TeamEllen

[claymore]

The website says that we can go and watch her come into Falmouth from Pendennis Castle or the Maritime Museum and thoughtfully lists the charges.
I was just wondering what happens if she sails in at 02:30 hrs.

 

[bob_tyler]

I work at the Museum but don't know yet. When (if) I find out will post the details here.

I'm glad to say that I was up in the Lookout when she left - it was a great sight.

 

[claymore]

Aaaahhhh

Bob
I've always considered you to be one of the more rational and sensible members of the falorum whose posts are always entirely accurate and succinct.
Indeed I cannot hide my despair when you haven't put up a post or responded on a thread...my Colleague - the Hon Fred Taylor, will often walk in to see me weighed down with the heavy tasks of high office, seemingly quiet and pensive and immediately say - "What Ho Shipmate, Bob not written anything....?"

Any chance of a free ticket?

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: Aaaahhhh

Changed your tune now haven't you?

One minute it's all self sufficiency b****x 'n' strap line grumbles, and all. Then, when there's a freebie in the offing it's all Mr. Nice Guy again.

Makes me seethe it does.

 

[powerskipper]

Re: Aaaahhhh

creep /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[powerskipper]

Oh such a nice gentleman to share that information with us,do please keep us posted and keep a camera handy to pleasssssssse /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[claymore]

Oi

Private Conversation

Eavesdropper

 

[Sybarite]

Re: Aaaahhhh

She will have crossed the finish line by then. I suppose therefore that the landing will be a PR event and timed as such...?

John

 

[Rowana]

Nice to see you, to see you . . . .

Nice to see everyone full of Monday morning charm . . . .

Had a good weekend then, have we ??

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[StugeronSteve]

Re: Disillusioned.

I had always considered you to be a true gent and scholar. However, following my recent soiree of beer and inellectuality, with young James and that delightful Para chap, I now appreciate the true nature of the beast behind the Claymore mask of affability.

A fair result in the forthcoming protest meeting would, of course, re-affirm my earlier impressions, and cast serious doubt upon the reliability of your critics.

 

[bob_tyler]

Re: Ellen MacArthur set to return to Falmouth

Offshore Challenges, the project management company responsible for Ellen MacArthur's solo round the world record attempt on board the 75-foot multihull B&Q, has announced that in the case of a successful completion, the arrival port for Ellen MacArthur will be Falmouth, UK.

The decision was reached after consideration of many different factors including the logistics for the support team, and the needs of Ellen's key sponsors, the media and the general public who have been supporting Ellen during these past few months. The Falmouth decision was also supported by the simple fact that it seemed logical that MacArthur should return to the very port from where she embarked to start her round the world record attempt. "The support we received in Falmouth prior to Ellen's departure was fantastic," said Offshore Challenges CEO, Mark Turner, "B&Q was berthed at Port Pendennis right next to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, so providing a great vantage point for the public, who turned out in force to see Ellen off last November. We are very grateful to the Carrick District Council, the Maritime Museum, Event Square Management and Port Pendennis Marina, who are all fully committed to supporting Ellen's return by providing logisitical support and important facilities that will have to be put in place for public and media alike.

Ellen still has about 2000 miles to sail with many obstacles standing in her way - the winter storms in the North Atlantic on the final stretch to the finish line; the risk of a major technical failure on board B&Q that could bring MacArthur's attempt to an abrupt halt, as both boat and skipper are extremely fatigued after sailing over 25000 miles; the risk of collision with an array of ocean debris or even another whale or vessel; and the fact that Ellen could simply run out of time to beat the current solo record of 72 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes held by Francis Joyon. In the words of Ellen: "It is not over, until it's over. Anything, absolutely anything can happen right up until the final moment we cross that finish line."

There are numerous examples of round the world voyages ending abruptly just a few hundred miles from the finish, as boat and skipper fatigue significantly increases the chances of catastrophic failure. Ellen knows this well, having broken her forestay and nearly losing her mast just two days out from the finish of the Vendée Globe in 2001. In that same race Catherine Chabaud lost her mast just a few hundred miles out, having raced all the way around the globe.

To break the current solo round the world record of Joyon's, Ellen must cross the line before 0704GMT on Wednesday, 9th February, 2005.

In celebration of Ellen's return the NMMC will be offering discounted entry during the period she's here. £5 adults and £3 seniors, students and children. Come and welcome her return and be part of the experience.

Claymore - For your cheek, if you care to PM me I will arrange a special concessionary rateof 1p for an elderly Scotsman . No kilt please!

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: Ellen MacArthur set to return to Falmouth

For goodness sake man, dont get him to take his kilt off. He'll have nowt on underneath it, and it won't be a pretty sight.

 

[claymore]

Re: Ellen MacArthur set to return to Falmouth

Bobby - I'll no be keeping yer generosity tae masel' by daein a PM - wid the concessionary rate include ma train fare?

 

[bob_tyler]

Re: Ellen MacArthur set to return to Falmouth

The way the trains run I think that Ellen will be in Falmouth before you reach Bristol.

By the way, your web site address is out of date - you then have to transfer to a new one.