Vendee Globe 2024, Brits

[flaming]

 

[doris]

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Every time I look at those beasts my blood runs cold and I grow weak at the knees just thinking about soloing one of those offshore in big conditions.
Todays true gladiators.
Makes F1 drivers seem like a few old ladies out for a potter.

 

[John_Silver]

Sam G talks mast karma, fleet favourites & foiling, with Matt Sheahan:

 

[ridgy]

It's a gay day at the village, currently stood in an enormous queue for the pontoons. Reckon it's going to be 2 hours. At least the view is nice.

 

[flaming]

Pip’s last sail before the start. With wildly grinning guest.

 

[John_Silver]

How to follow the start on Sunday 10.11.24

 

[John_Silver]

Vendee Globe 2024 Form Guide, from the IMOCA Class Association.

 

[John_Silver]

Behind the scenes with Pip:

 

[paris]

Sunday on call at work, hopefully I will have nothing on and can watch the whole thing, I love the Vendee Globe

 

[flaming]

Anyone else planning on doing the virtual race?

 

[John_Silver]

Sam D YouTube live stream, Sunday morning. Making her way out to start the Vendee Globe. (Remember the 1 hour time difference!)

 

[John_Silver]

Sam G boat tour and interview, with Helen Fretter:

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Daft question. Are the large poles there to do away with spreaders ?

If so, why would you want to do that.

 

[doris]

Anyone else planning on doing the virtual race?

Last time I tried it I found it taking over my life. I’ll pass this time.

 

[flaming]

Daft question. Are the large poles there to do away with spreaders ?

If so, why would you want to do that.

Yes.
Because they are rotating wing masts.

 

[flaming]

Last time I tried it I found it taking over my life. I’ll pass this time.

Probably wise! I’m not going to follow your advice though.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Yes.
Because they are rotating wing masts.

Many Thanks.
Makes sense now.
Looking forward to the race . Helps to overcome a British winter.

 

[doris]

Watching the crowds in the Village and on the pontoons has almost worn out my YouTube already and the race hasn’t even started.
Here’s to the next three months and may they all survive, and maybe even finish. No major dramas would be wonderful.

 

[John_Silver]

Looking like a light airs start…..

 

[John_Silver]

Dock-Out live, with Andi Robertson & Dee Caffari