Well done the motor boater

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Congrats Alistair, 2 in a row. A very brave move you made heading so far North but it paid off in the end.
Now to decide when to head back in that big cat.
 
Thanks Booby, I have to admit, I was panicing the last 2 days, I just didn't want to lose the YBW win, YBWCobblerslast pushed me all the way to the line, but I managed to maintain the gap to him and pickup a few more places. I didn't stay up for the last 2 nights, but I would've been as well too, as I lay in bed awake worrying was the boat going in the right direction?! But my DC's worked well.

I am well chuffed with this result, my best ever, and I managed to beat you all fair and square! Well done to you Booby for finishing.......eventually!!! lol :D:D

Regarding heading back, I think tomorrows looking good for the off! See you again on the other side.

Cheers

Al. :D
 
Alistairr - excuse for asking, but are you using routing software, or Human Brain Mk V ?

I was also thinking of starting tomorrow to try and ride the NWesterlies. It means a very northerly route, though, and I am allergic to cold !
 
No, I don't use any sort of routing software, infact I have trouble reading the weather I have on screen.

I sail by the seat of my pants! :D Most of my calculations are done by looking at the screen for ages(my wife is baffled how I can look at SOL for so long without making a move:D), moving the little weather arrow back and forward several dozen times and then making a calculated guess as to which way to head for the next few hours!! :D

Honestly, I am a motorboater, and don't know how to sail or read weather so I guess I'm a good guesser.

Best of luck on return,

Al.
BTW, whats your SOL name?
 
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Regarding heading back, I think tomorrows looking good for the off! See you again on the other side.

Cheers

Al. :D

Tomorrow morn is looking good but Fri night looks a lot better, not sure if I can wait that long though.

I DON'T BELIEVE IT, I've just started by mistake forgot to put a tick in the delay box.
 
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I always enjoy watching someone having a gentle sail..... :D

I think I am gonna start on Friday.

ybw_pandorax

(Someone tie Alistairr to the electronic quay for while please)
 
Tomorrow morn is looking good but Fri night looks a lot better, not sure if I can wait that long though.

I DON'T BELIEVE IT, I've just started by mistake forgot to put a tick in the delay box.
Very very funny. Hope you enjoy your gentle sail. :D

You'll just need to finish, and take a second run at it.:cool:

I'm heading off tomorrow, can't wait till friday.
I'll give you a wave as i pass!!;):p

Cheers

Al.
 
Very very funny. Hope you enjoy your gentle sail. :D

You'll just need to finish, and take a second run at it.:cool:

I'm heading off tomorrow, can't wait till friday.
I'll give you a wave as i pass!!;):p

Cheers

Al.

You'll not be laughing soon. I can see the wind overtaking you. I think I might just stay in front of it if I'm lucky.
Maybe not such a big mistake leaving earlier than planned.

Boobed Trapper
 
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