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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Egészségünkre!
26/10/10 17:19 Hungarian entry, Wild Joe, skippered by Márton Jozsa finished the Rolex Middle Sea Race at 14:39. The first yacht from Hungary to complete the race. Wild Joe is skippered by one designers sailors, from Hungary with the exception … Continue reading
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Lucky leading overall
26/10/10 16:10 Bryon Ehrhart’s TP52, Lucky finished the race at 14:46, to stake a claim to the overall title in the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Ian Moore, navigator said dockside. “That was a very tactical race, there was a big … Continue reading
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E1 slides into Malta
26/10/10 16:00 Vladimir Prosikhin’s Volvo 70, E1 finished at 12:35 “Wow what a ride!” Commented John Brinkers, as Volvo 70 E1 pulled into the Grand Harbour, Valetta. “I knew that these boars were quick but when we were smoking along it … Continue reading
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Several retirements
25/10/10 11:00 Following the retirement of Piazza Alberto and Quadarella Aldo’s Vismara 42, Nautilus QQ7 late yesterday. Gianluigi Dubbini’s X-55, CAPRICCIRICCI retired this morning along with Leonardo Cattaneo’s Viva 48, Futura. All crew are reported safe and well. 66 yachts … Continue reading
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Alegre finish
26/10/10 10:55 This morning Andre Soriano’s Alegre crossed the finish line just after eight o’clock. Wil Best said that they would have faired better if they had more upwind work in the pressure. He explained that the crew had work … Continue reading
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Second can still be fun
26/10/10 09:00 Just after Ten last night. Mike Slade’s Maxi ICAP Leopard crossed the finish line to finish the race in second place. Obviously they were not content but Slade and his crew where far from disappointed. They knew that … Continue reading
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Tough night ahead
25/10/10 18:00 The welcoming party is arriving at the Royal Malta Yacht Club. Esimit Europa 2 and ICAP Leopard are going to get a rousing cheer, as they cross the finish line, right outside the yacht club. But thoughts will also … Continue reading
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Two boats retire
25/10/10 14:00 Calypso and Pogo have both contacted the race office and retired from the Rolex Middle Sea Race with no reports of any problems on board.
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Time for take off!
25/10/10 13:00 It’s take off time on board the Maxis..Shooting to thrill downwind, it will be a serious adrenalin rush on board, Esimit and Leopard. Fully arched up, scorching along towards Lampedusa at phenomenal speed, the two massive yachts will … Continue reading
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Cheers! From Steinlager II
Ha ha! Cooking has been sketchy. Tortolini with hot tomato sauce last night. I’m sure i smelt bacon and eggs this morning but it turned out to be corn flakes. Russian made black tea with sugar and classical music in … Continue reading
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