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Arthur Podesta – Elusive St Regis 0930 CEST 25/10/11

Last night was probably the toughest of the the race so far, due to the sea state and the wind. We were on the wind with a reef and small headsail. We could make Pantelleria in one tack, but are … Continue reading

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Atame Water and Dolphins

gooood morning ! we need a shower, this is a realistic need the measure of the quality and intensity of the race is well describedby this: 3 am 25th october, off Capo Vito , a sudden shout “UP  UP  UP … Continue reading

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Skipper Christof Petter enjoys the ride

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Sunset on Vaquita

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Rocking along on Rockall

Here we are approaching Cape Vito on the northwest coast of Sicily. Another lovely sunset and as we approach land a chance to log on and see how we are doing. Back at Stromboli we were 1st in Class and … Continue reading

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Breakfast served on deck

In the foreground of the picture are the Rán Racing passengers on-board enjoying their breakfast. The china is special for offshore race – it is colourful so one can see it easily in the galley area and not throw it … Continue reading

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Rán: Good Morning Sicily

Closing shortly onto 48 hours of non stop race, we are coming to our next rounding, which is the most Eastern point of the Island of Sicily, leaving the small island of Marettimo to starboard. After experiencing very little wind … Continue reading

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Vaquita: Kite surfing at Messina

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Rán Sea of Stars

We are under way for this 2nd night of the race around the island of Sicily, the Rolex Middle Sea race. We are sailing now towards our next rounding point which is the furthest Eastern point of Sicily, passing Trapani … Continue reading

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Video from Atame

Good evening We may have done a good run to the streight of Messina, many boats around us and while reacging Stromboli on the beam with spi up, realized that we never stopped the boat for a single minute; weather … Continue reading

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