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Rambler

This morning Bravo watch woke up to glassy seas which allowed us to get some sleep.  Even in light air it can be pretty noisy downstairs.  Sails furling in and out require big winches to do there jobs and the … Continue reading

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Dorade

Dorade – The sun has just set on day one of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and we are all happy to be out here on the water again. The boat is still moving along, although only at three knots. … Continue reading

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Rambler

Click on the link below to see Mark Newbrook’s short video clip of Rambler on it’s way to Capo Passero. Rambler on it’s way to Capo Passero

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Tala Light

Soggy goggles and dripping head torch Swan 45, Tala Light airs meaning tactical headaches. Wind shifts of 50 degrees in 3-7 seconds! But still trucking along. Lots of ideas and calls for sail changes only to wait for the 5 … Continue reading

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S.Y ‘EH01’ – Global Yacht Racing

EH01– 17th October 7pm And we are off…. the start of the Middle Sea Race and what looks like a challenging light wind start, with about 2-3 knots of wind as we get the announcement of an AP.  Race start … Continue reading

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Rambler

#rmsr Rambler 88 crew get ready for the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Veteran bowman and all around great man Jerry Kirby waxes nostalgic of first Middle sea race in 1978.  Apparently none of these buildings or walls … Continue reading

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