Mini Globe Race.

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We kinda flit in and out in the background with Jasmins mum on board.

Was great to see the start of this adventure close up!

The motorboat with the Alma sponsors on board was driven by our friend Trevor.

I met up with Adam this morning to come up with a cunning plan to get through the Canaries...hope it works!!

 

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Winds a bit fickle at start. Jasmine got herself a long way from start but by perseverance and determination went back and crossed. Superb effort.

 

[AndreaFK]

Been watching their YouTube and now following the tracker and noting that they're all the sort of crazy I admire.

 

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They're really appealing little boats. There's something very pleasing about small, simple, seaworthy boats.

 

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They're really appealing little boats. There's something very pleasing about small, simple, seaworthy boats.

I had a look around Little Wren. A real pocket racer.

Our routing plan through the Islands has paid off so far, Adam is in second place.

 

[AndreaFK]

They're really appealing little boats. There's something very pleasing about small, simple, seaworthy boats.

I like them, simple but not extreme.

 

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Considering the size of them the 580s aren't slow.

 

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A couple of days ago, Adam got a suspected broken rib. Has taken medical advice and is pressing on. Has lost a little bit of boatspeed, trimming must be sore.

 

[AndreaFK]

I've got slightly addicted to the 5.80s. I check the tracker several times a day and watch the updates on their youtube channel as soon as they turn up.

 

[AndreaFK]

First and second are in, 4 hours apart and in just over 22 day.

The only thing that seems to be worrying people is that a few of the boats have cracks in their spreaders close to the mast.

 

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First and second are in, 4 hours apart and in just over 22 day.

The only thing that seems to be worrying people is that a few of the boats have cracks in their spreaders close to the mast.

There are some good yacht repair businesses in Antigua that I reckon can help them out. Fingers crossed!

 

[AndreaFK]

There are some good yacht repair businesses in Antigua that I reckon can help them out. Fingers crossed!

Evidently they have new spreaders being sent over. Hopefully it all gets sorted.

 

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Just been watching Adam arrive. Looks good passing the superyachts in Falmouth Bay.

 

[AndreaFK]

Watching Adam's arrival interview and saw where and what he'd done to his ribs. He did well just to keep going.

 

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He was very patient with DM.....

 

[matt1]

The only thing that seems to be worrying people is that a few of the boats have cracks in their spreaders close to the mast.

The same issue has reported on other (bigger, twin spreader) Selden rigs - it’s not unique to this class, sadly. Given the downwind nature of this passage it does seem to indicate it might be the mainsails pushing against the spreader tip. Certainly something I will be wary of

 

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Last one in now. I wonder how many will start the actual race?

 

[AndreaFK]

Glad to see Jasmine made it.

Still got the two boats sailing down from the USA out there and I have no idea what is happening with the Australian guy who was having all sorts of shipping hassles. Good chance he won't have time to qualify.

 

[AndreaFK]

Looks like a total of 15 going to start, including Gary Swindell who finally got his boat and is now doing his qualifying sail.

 

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First race leg to Panama starts shortly. Watch on YouTube.