BrendanS
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Just this minute had a text from Zefender. Just set off. NW4
Zefender - Arc trip commences
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Twister_Ken
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We wish him, and all who sail in him, God speed.
And a NW'ly is quite handy to get things off to a good start.
And a NW'ly is quite handy to get things off to a good start.
iangrant
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Re: Zefender - Arc trip commences
wish him a safe trip
Ian
wish him a safe trip
Ian
ZuidWester
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Where from?
Isn't NW4 near Islington?
Isn't NW4 near Islington?
tcm
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Re: NW4
NW4 is Hendon, which is close-ish to where zef lives in Crouch End, one of top 50 crappest towns in the uk - but for a trip to the canaries, sailing through Hendon is in completely the wrong direction really and I for one am a bit worried. Did it give a more complete postcode than just "NW4".
Often, sailing people seem to be between postcodes so it mite be NW3-4 which is probably near the north circular, a possible route towards canaries if the traffic is solid at Archway?
NW4 is Hendon, which is close-ish to where zef lives in Crouch End, one of top 50 crappest towns in the uk - but for a trip to the canaries, sailing through Hendon is in completely the wrong direction really and I for one am a bit worried. Did it give a more complete postcode than just "NW4".
Often, sailing people seem to be between postcodes so it mite be NW3-4 which is probably near the north circular, a possible route towards canaries if the traffic is solid at Archway?
BrendanS
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Re: NW4
Hmm, think I'd better text him and ask exact details of passage plan. You never know with these raggies
Hmm, think I'd better text him and ask exact details of passage plan. You never know with these raggies
iangrant
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Re: NW4
Turn right 'till land dissapears, turn left after a day or so turning right a bit if you see land again keep going for a few days, turn left, moor up. or left and left again for the algarve.
Looking at the forecast - probably under engine -
Cheers
Ian
Turn right 'till land dissapears, turn left after a day or so turning right a bit if you see land again keep going for a few days, turn left, moor up. or left and left again for the algarve.
Looking at the forecast - probably under engine -
Cheers
Ian
Stemar
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Re: NW4
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Turn right 'till land dissapears, turn left after a day or so turning right a bit if you see land again keep going for a few days, turn left, moor up. or left and left again for the algarve.
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Turn right 'till land dissapears, turn left after a day or so turning right a bit if you see land again keep going for a few days, turn left, moor up. or left and left again for the algarve.
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Evadne
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Re: NW4
Or as they used to say, sail south 'til the butter melts, then turn right.
Or as they used to say, sail south 'til the butter melts, then turn right.
DeeGee
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He's a lucky bug ger! How many here are sitting at their desks "working"?
Nich39Nige
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Re: Zefender - Arc trip commences
I am, but only for another 10 days then I'm off to catch him up!
I am, but only for another 10 days then I'm off to catch him up!
BrendanS
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Update 07:12 this am
ZEf tried to post here but had a few problems, so asked me to update
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Uhoh, thanks for tip. Now removed spanner from near compass and now heading south ish - on M3!
No, current position 40deg 40'N 06deg 06'W Just west of Ushant TSS.
Fab sail from Falmouth, very suny and warm.. Past the Manacles the sea was a bit lumpy but as we were were rattling along at 7 - 7.5kt didn't worry too much. Bit of mal de mer on board - at least for 2 of the three of us (I'm ashamed to say). But since now typing this - all better. Brother Pat, known hereabputs as Paddywackcocker, kept the sickness at bay with at interesting combo diet of lager and peanut butter sandwiches!
Tried spinning for mackerel for 4 hours - no one bite!.
Wind this morning died to WnW2 so been under motor for a few hours. Duogen working a treat. Going to test watermaker today. Sea now gentle, fat backed deepwater rollers. Here comes the sun again...
Will provide further updates...
Zef and crew.
ZEf tried to post here but had a few problems, so asked me to update
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Uhoh, thanks for tip. Now removed spanner from near compass and now heading south ish - on M3!
No, current position 40deg 40'N 06deg 06'W Just west of Ushant TSS.
Fab sail from Falmouth, very suny and warm.. Past the Manacles the sea was a bit lumpy but as we were were rattling along at 7 - 7.5kt didn't worry too much. Bit of mal de mer on board - at least for 2 of the three of us (I'm ashamed to say). But since now typing this - all better. Brother Pat, known hereabputs as Paddywackcocker, kept the sickness at bay with at interesting combo diet of lager and peanut butter sandwiches!
Tried spinning for mackerel for 4 hours - no one bite!.
Wind this morning died to WnW2 so been under motor for a few hours. Duogen working a treat. Going to test watermaker today. Sea now gentle, fat backed deepwater rollers. Here comes the sun again...
Will provide further updates...
Zef and crew.
StugeronSteve
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Re: Update 07:12 this am
Brendan, thanks for the comms relay. Please pass on my best wishes to Zeff, next time you're in touch.
Brendan, thanks for the comms relay. Please pass on my best wishes to Zeff, next time you're in touch.
zefender
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Re: Update 0408 19:40 BST
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Current position 47deg 29'N 06deg 53W. 3knots of winds all day! All very lovely sunny stuff but we've used about 80ltrs fuel and have about 150 left. So come on wind - about 280 miles to Camarinas, Spain.
We must be on the right course though, because there's a constant stream of commercial shipping running on a parallel course just 2 miles to our port.
Everyone feeling better since there's no sea at all, apart from the fat backed NW swell of about 2metres.
Just had over 20 dolphins visit us and play for a while. Ooh got some pics - if I could post them...
Latest
Current position 47deg 29'N 06deg 53W. 3knots of winds all day! All very lovely sunny stuff but we've used about 80ltrs fuel and have about 150 left. So come on wind - about 280 miles to Camarinas, Spain.
We must be on the right course though, because there's a constant stream of commercial shipping running on a parallel course just 2 miles to our port.
Everyone feeling better since there's no sea at all, apart from the fat backed NW swell of about 2metres.
Just had over 20 dolphins visit us and play for a while. Ooh got some pics - if I could post them...
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Re: Update 0408 19:40 BST
What's your heading and destination?
What's your heading and destination?
zefender
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Re: Update 0408 19:40 BST
201deg - Camarinas N. Spain -stop for some paella then Povoa de Varzim as first stage completion.
201deg - Camarinas N. Spain -stop for some paella then Povoa de Varzim as first stage completion.
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Re: Update 0408 19:40 BST
All in my humble opinion... if you steer 180deg true until your reach latitude 45deg N, you will be well away from passing ships in the night. Once close-ish to La Coruna or approx 20-30 miles offshore, head parallel to the coast until you can cut the corner into Camarinas. Don't get closer than 20 miles to the shore because those anabatic or catabatic (can never remember which is which) winds will suddenly hit you - expect 25 - 30 knots.
All in my humble opinion... if you steer 180deg true until your reach latitude 45deg N, you will be well away from passing ships in the night. Once close-ish to La Coruna or approx 20-30 miles offshore, head parallel to the coast until you can cut the corner into Camarinas. Don't get closer than 20 miles to the shore because those anabatic or catabatic (can never remember which is which) winds will suddenly hit you - expect 25 - 30 knots.
zefender
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Re: Update 0408 19:40 BST
Latest position 14:30 BST Saturday 6th. – 43deg 32N 08deg 51W . Heading 210deg.
After 36 hours under motor in 3knots of wind, wondering where the forecast wind was, it’s now arrived. Was getting worried about fuel – only got 40 ltrs left.
The wind slowly picked up yesterday evening and strengthened since to ENE F7, gusting 8. Boat fine and autopilot coping well until the seas started to get a bit big! Blaming along at about 7.5kts, reaching 12 down the front of the waves. Down to just double reefed main.
Caught (well almost caught - they both came off the hook as we were haling them aboard) 2 tuna – (Albacore?) about 1 metre long and very strong. Gaff now constructed out of a broom handle and junior hacksaw handle, waiting for the next one!
Seen loads of whales and dolphins. Spent the night trying to work out the possible drift of two dead whales reported some 30 miles away from our position. Reported at 4 metres long – not something you want to bump into!
33 miles to reach Camarinas
Latest position 14:30 BST Saturday 6th. – 43deg 32N 08deg 51W . Heading 210deg.
After 36 hours under motor in 3knots of wind, wondering where the forecast wind was, it’s now arrived. Was getting worried about fuel – only got 40 ltrs left.
The wind slowly picked up yesterday evening and strengthened since to ENE F7, gusting 8. Boat fine and autopilot coping well until the seas started to get a bit big! Blaming along at about 7.5kts, reaching 12 down the front of the waves. Down to just double reefed main.
Caught (well almost caught - they both came off the hook as we were haling them aboard) 2 tuna – (Albacore?) about 1 metre long and very strong. Gaff now constructed out of a broom handle and junior hacksaw handle, waiting for the next one!
Seen loads of whales and dolphins. Spent the night trying to work out the possible drift of two dead whales reported some 30 miles away from our position. Reported at 4 metres long – not something you want to bump into!
33 miles to reach Camarinas
