Pipedream's progress in the Jester Challenge

[Santana379]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

I suspect it was the SW wind though. Whilst the Centaur will no doubt sail upwind like a witch (not), even Alan can't sail straight into it!

His progress is making enthralling daily viewing (thanks to Morgana etc.), and I imagine there are lots of others like me, and D3B, who are really enjoying checking it daily, and I who are are suspect mightily pleased and relieved to see another pin in the chart in the right place.

No doubt a few of us are secretly just a little jealous that he's had the courage, confidence, and commitment to do what we can only talk / dream about. Did I say that....? One day I'm going to............

 

[MoodySabre]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

If you look at this Oceanracetrack
then you will see that he has a straighter course than the other boats shown. Pity there are not more shown. I email them Alan's position each day.

The Jester entry list has at the bottom a list of retirees.

 

[Santana379]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Thanks for that - very interesting. I see what you mean. It looks like one of the frontrunners, mentioning no names, has a very unreliable compass or a good wine cellar. He may of course have worked out a course to steer in Plymouth, set the windvane up, and left it to get on with the job.

I dread to think what their groundtracks would look like if they had a prolonged period of headwinds.

I was disappointed nothing happened when I put the cursor over "Skinny Dipper" though.

 

[CPD]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Many thanks regarding "Goosewing" Roger, makes sense now - also for passing info to Ocenracetrack (I wondered how Pipedreams position was on there since he didn't have a tracker). Calica (George's boat) had a strange route a few times though (at one point looking as if he was heading near Cork, S.Ireland) - presumed it was just a computer glitch, possibly as I'm on a Mac rather than PC.

Bill, not surprised about his BBQ skills, his Cheese on toast as a bairn left a lot to be desired also.

Regards - Gary

 

[andlauer]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Bonjour
I'm the little hand that enters, with my big fingers and my Mac, the data colected here and there on the web...
Sometime I'm doing mistakes.
A Apologize.
This fan club is very reactive. Thank you !
Bonsoir
Eric /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[MoodySabre]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Bonjour Eric

I am the person who emails you with Pipedream's position. Do you want me to email or will you get the information from here?

Well done with the racetrack - it is a pity that more boats do not give their positions.

Roger

 

[CPD]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Alan's 10th report below. - Gary

100608 1400 41DEG30.8N 20DEG11W 358NM TO GO. WITHIN MOTORING RANGE THO WHY DO THAT WHEN THE SAILING IS THIS GOOD.BILGE WATERISSUE SOLVED.ALL WELL.

 

[MoodySabre]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

I make that another 95nm. A long way to go for good sailing but we are jealous mate /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Getting closer!

I will start putting a larger scale inlay in soon with the detail as he closes in on the Azores...

 

[andlauer]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Bonjour Roger
_____
I am the person who emails you with Pipedream's position. Do you want me to email or will you get the information from here?
____
Please continue, it's easier for me.
Merci
Eric

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

In fact, i'll do it now!

 

[eastcoastbernie]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

This is so exciting. Which one of those blobs is he aiming for?

 

[CPD]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Extra report today (below) - hope the weather stays in his favour. - Gary

ALL BEING WELL DUE TO REACH TERCERIA 13TH PM OR 14TH AM.

 

[MoodySabre]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

He's aiming for the right hand side of the roundish blob! If I had a decent 'puter I'd do a googlemap thingy but as I haven't I'll leave Neil to be the smart**** /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif informative one on that front.

 

[CPD]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Noticed the below post on Ocean Race Track, Alan knows & has a spare with him, I've left message on Georges blog but don't know how close they may be to each other - Gary.

Culica self stearing gear is out of order. As the wind is from the rear it is a difficult situation and Georges must probably steer a lot.

 

[CPD]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Also left a message on Alan's sat phone with Georges latest position (from Ocean Race Track) - hope I did the right thing - Gary

(Don't like this job anymore!)

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Yep.... thats the right thing to do.... hope Alan is able to help....

 

[flipper]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

It's a shame there are only a few boats on the Oceantrack site. Still, looks like Alan has over taken a few in the last day or so.

What do you reckon he'll do on arrival first...Beer or shower?

 

[TOpS]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Knowing Alan he will probably shower in the beer!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif!

 

[flipper]

Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge

Well, beer shampoo is supposed to be good for you. He'll probably get pi$$ed by osmosis too /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif