Friday, 17 August 2007
7am Update: Big Cheers for Bongani
Just before dawn Sailing Logics third boat to complete the Fastnet Race quietly slipped into QAB Marina here in Plymouth. However, the welcome party shattered the peace and quiet as they cheered and whistled the Pronavia 38s arrival. Apologies now to all those whose sleep we disturbed especially those onboard the two boats Bongani rafted along side.
The team are in great spirits and there was not a lot we could do to hold them back from the beer tent and showers. Once in the beer tent Peter Brownsell commented – I am surprised at how quickly we’ve forgotten how bad it was. Indeed many of crew have expressed their dismay at how much of their time was spent in wet clothing hence the rush for showers and clean clothes.
Bongani reached top speeds of 20+knots on her final approach to the finish much to the excitement of the helm. This is the first rounding of the Fastnet Rock by a Pronavia 38 and they have done a grand job finishing 2nd in IRC 2A and 28th overall. The boats owner, Tom Frame, who broke his leg on Puma Logic earlier in the week, has been eagerly awaiting their arrival and watching their progress from his hospital bed in Lymington.
Seasickness affected all except two of the crewmembers. Navigator, Nigel Symington is adamant that eating and drinking is the only way to get over it. The food has, in deed, gone down well on a boat that was fully vegetarian. The crew decided to take only vegetarian food even though just three of them were veggies to ease life in the galley. Sailing Logic extensively researched many boil-in-the-bag meals and settled for a little known brand called Look What Weve Found who make fantastic gourmet complete ready made meals. Not strictly boil-in-the-bag but works just the same. The Mushroom Stroganoff was a favourite amongst many of the crew.
Bongani have endured the last 24 hours without a working toilet and when asked for a quote skipper, Tim Thubron, said – sorry I can’t think anymore I need a pee.
The final Sailing Logic boat and perhaps the most eagerly awaited arrival, Sidney, should be appearing over the horizon at approx 11am.
posted by Sailing Logic at 7:25 AM
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Well done to all the crews, hope you are enjoying many well deserved beers. It's been great to follow you on the tracker & blog from the comfort of my desk!
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