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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Two boats retire
25/10/10 09:00 The 45-footer Comrade (RUS) turned back at Stromboli, retiring at 07:30 with rudder problems and was heading to Messina effect repairs; at 09.00, the Dufour 40, Bonito (ITA) retired and was also heading into Messina. All is well … Continue reading
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Esimit Europa 2 at Pantelleria
25/10/10 07:00 As the last of the boats in the race pass through the Messina Strait. Esimit Europa 2 had a fast ride around the west of Siciliy, making the island of Pantelleria just before dawn.
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The big breeze arrives
25/10/10 06:00 Big breeze and frightening seas on the way..last night in Malta’s capital, Valetta, the heavens opened and bright flashes of light and cracks of thunder accompanied a dark dawn. The wind is picking up, helping some and hindering … Continue reading
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All to play for
24/10/10 18:20 All to play for As the second day of the Rolex Middle Sea Race draws to a close, the crews prepare themselves for the second night at sea. They will be becoming accustomed to life on board. Food … Continue reading
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Steinlager II – Giles Pearman
24/10/10 12:00 Giles Pearman reports on life – slightly off balance – on board one of the most historic yachts competing in the Rolex Middle Sea Race. On Steinlager II, we are just drawing level with Reggio on the Italian … Continue reading
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PACE: Mike Broughton
24/10/10 15:20 Johnny Vincent’s TP52, Pace, is having a close battle with boats on the water, as navigator, Mike Broughton explains via satellite link: We are presently four miles south of Stromboli gybing on the shifts and playing nip and … Continue reading
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ICAP Leopard-Skipper’s log
24/10/10 11:00 Mike Slade has obviously not lost his sense of humour, as Leopard continues the hunt north of Sicily. Skipper’s Blog Usual excitement as all the boats prepare for the start in Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbour. A gentle breeze … Continue reading
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Jaru reports in
24/10/10 11:40 Picture: Seb Ripard, one of six family members on Jaru. Andrew Calascione sailing on Maltese entry, J/133 Jaru, reports from the racetrack. Jaru is a truly family affair with six members of the Calascione and Ripard family in … Continue reading
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Esimit Europa 2 at Stromboli
24/10/10 09:00 Esimit Europa 2, skippered by Flavio Favini, rounded the volcanic island of Stromboli in good pressure achieving a speed in excess of 13 knots. Mike Slade’s ICAP Leopard is expected to round Stromboli within the hour, having lost … Continue reading
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