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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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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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