Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Exabyte and Jaguar Less than Five Miles from The Rock
We have just heard from both Jaguar Logic and Exabyte, morale is very high as they approach the rock. Exabyte is just three miles from the rock closely pursued by the team on Jaguar Logic who lie just five miles from the rock.
Moments ago Scarlet Oyster crossed tacks just ahead of Jaguar Logic and TFS are a couple of miles to leeward. So there is a big fight on now to see which Class 1 boat will round the rock first. One thing I know for certain is that Andy and his courageous team aboard Jaguar will be fighting every inch of the way to ensure they win the coveted prize of first in class around the rock.
Bol, first mate on Jaguar sent me a text at 1240 saying ‘Am Quite excited! Have never been around the rock.’ What a way to celebrate her first rounding. Go on Jaguar, grind down Scarlet Oyster and get there 1st!
Simon Walker, first mate on Exabyte spoke to Allie moments ago telling her that everyone onboard is well and that they are looking forward to rounding the rock. They have a problem with the leech of the mainsail but are confident that when they turn down wind it will be fine.
Meanwhile Bongani are fighting hard in class 2 and look set to reach Fastnet Rock later this afternoon. They currently have less than thirty miles to go. Tim spoke to us last night to say that everyone is very tired but still plugging away with their trysail and no 4 up. They have had a small issue with their gas supply but seem to have overcome that.
We have not heard from Sidney today but know that they are progressing well with less than forty miles to the rock. They too will round later this afternoon.
For me, it is with a certain amount of sadness that I am sat in Plymouth writing this Blog but I am so proud of all our teams out there. I can tell you first hand that the conditions out there have been horrible and the guys out there are doing a truly amazing job.
We will bring you more news as each boat rounds the rock.
We have just heard from both Jaguar Logic and Exabyte, morale is very high as they approach the rock. Exabyte is just three miles from the rock closely pursued by the team on Jaguar Logic who lie just five miles from the rock.
Moments ago Scarlet Oyster crossed tacks just ahead of Jaguar Logic and TFS are a couple of miles to leeward. So there is a big fight on now to see which Class 1 boat will round the rock first. One thing I know for certain is that Andy and his courageous team aboard Jaguar will be fighting every inch of the way to ensure they win the coveted prize of first in class around the rock.
Bol, first mate on Jaguar sent me a text at 1240 saying ‘Am Quite excited! Have never been around the rock.’ What a way to celebrate her first rounding. Go on Jaguar, grind down Scarlet Oyster and get there 1st!
Simon Walker, first mate on Exabyte spoke to Allie moments ago telling her that everyone onboard is well and that they are looking forward to rounding the rock. They have a problem with the leech of the mainsail but are confident that when they turn down wind it will be fine.
Meanwhile Bongani are fighting hard in class 2 and look set to reach Fastnet Rock later this afternoon. They currently have less than thirty miles to go. Tim spoke to us last night to say that everyone is very tired but still plugging away with their trysail and no 4 up. They have had a small issue with their gas supply but seem to have overcome that.
We have not heard from Sidney today but know that they are progressing well with less than forty miles to the rock. They too will round later this afternoon.
For me, it is with a certain amount of sadness that I am sat in Plymouth writing this Blog but I am so proud of all our teams out there. I can tell you first hand that the conditions out there have been horrible and the guys out there are doing a truly amazing job.
We will bring you more news as each boat rounds the rock.
posted by Sailing Logic at 1:22 PM
