Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: omra85 on February 02, 2010, 09:07:57 am
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Well, what a c*ck up!
Looks like everyone except Larry (the Long Sail) was taken the wrong way >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(
Am I the only one who thought it started at 6.00 UK time?
So setting off in 10000th position %) bit of catching up to do!!!
Danny
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It Did but i think last night you were able to set your course,(I got an email) and then the pilot boat took you out at 6am, until you next logged on :} :}, sure you will pass me at some stage..
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I logged on at 0702, thought it started at 0700...doh!
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I got the email, set my course and gained 21000 or so places over night.
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Any chance of seeing this elusive email? I didn't get one!
Also confused the time - "06.00 GMT +1" is NOT the same as "06.00 (GMT +1)"
They'll probably start us on land next time %) %) %)
Danny
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Who is running the mayhem rescue boat?
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As it appears that VR are NOT having an official restart, GinaT and I ( %) ) are both going back to the start for the "informal start tomorrow morning" along with a few others.
Anyone is free to join us for a race where we ALL start off at the same time and the same way!
Then I won't spend the next 2 weeks fighting for 8000th place %) %) %)
Danny
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Who is running the mayhem rescue boat?
Wonder if martin has entered on the sly ??
And Danny I Told you not to have that one last drink. Last I heard at 05:45 you were still at that nightclub :-))
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Last I heard at 05:45 you were still at that nightclub :-))
I wish... - I was polishing my forestay :o
Looks like you and Larry are the only ones who don't need the rescue boat %) {-)
Danny
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I’m not doing too badly so will stay running, However as you are restarting as long as the time date etc are confirmed we can still have the race based on the actual time it takes for you to finish. (main race 06:00 Gmt or was it 07:00 ? 02-02-2010
See you in Qingdao
Larry
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Starts on Tuesday the 2nd of February 2010 at 6 am GMT+1 for about 2900 nm, or nearly 20 days of racing.
The finish line will close on March the 1rst at 20pm GMT+1 2010.
Dear "sailors"
The 5th leg, which just ended, has kept all its promises!
The leading group has shown great tactical skills. After lagging behind for some days, their strategy finally allowed them to reach the top.
The start of the 6th of the 14 stages of the “Clipper Round the world” is coming soon. we take this opportunity to remind you that the options are not just valid for a single leg but for the entire race which will continue until july.
It will start from Singapore, at the 2nd February, 6 am GMT+1.
One course mark: the island of Taiwan, you must leave it to port (see map) when your sailing from South to North.
In other words, you must NOT sail between Mainland China and the island of Taiwan.
The finish line will be at Qingdao (China), where the last Olympic Games races (Beijing 2008) took place.
Get ready on Tuesday the 2nd of February, at 6 am GMT+1 for the start.
Do not panic, if you can’t start on time, your boat will automatically start, waiting for your instructions, thanks to the pilot boat.
Join the race
See you soon
Team Virtual Regatta
just after the email you had access to turn your boat around and set a course. Larry
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Thanks for that Larry. It may be me, but 6.00 GMT + 1 means 6.00am UK plus 1 hour = 7.00am GMT! Now if they'd put 6.00am (GMT + 1) then I would have thought it meant 6.00am AT GMT + 1 (ie all of the near continent) thus = 5.00am GMT.
A couple of brackets would have worked wonders.
Well done for working it out and not getting stuck behind that ******** pilot boat.
Good luck and get Mayhem in the "official" top 1000.
Cheers
Danny
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look out danny. i'm hot on your tail (but a bit down on speed)
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Think most of us are on Danny's tail >>:-(
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Larry and Ashley aren't - they're WAY ahead.
It will be interesting to see the race times - less the 27 hours for group 2 of course O0
Good fun though.
Danny
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Still in sight of Spurn!
Ned
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Appalling wind in this race.. :} :} Anyone owned up to the Mayhem Rescue Boat ?
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Thought someone said its Martin ..... {:-{
Doing well though.
Funny though, sometimes when you log in it says "you have lost xxx places" and other times "you have gained xx places" -
and you've no idea why %% %%
I suppose if it showed all boats, it would look like a red carpet!
"Gina" is having some SERIOUS conversations on their forum - well it is called "Virtual Regatta PUB" - what do they expect ... :-)) {-) {-)
Danny
PS I told you to lay off the baked beans, Larry :P
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Still in sight of Spurn!
Ned
Are you racing Ned? Whats the boat called? Which race?
You kept that quiet - you're not the rescue boat, are you?
Danny
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run aground for a day <:( back under way again now though. i see the leading yachts are nearly finished. they must have outboards stowed on board
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i see the leading yachts are nearly finished.
They're only about halfway. You're not thinking the marker bouy on Tiawan is the finish ??
You have to leave it on your port side as you pass. The finish is at Qingdao.
Get cracking {-) {-)
Danny
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no one owning up to mayhem rescue boat yet?
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They're only about halfway. You're not thinking the marker bouy on Tiawan is the finish ??
You have to leave it on your port side as you pass. The finish is at Qingdao.
Get cracking {-) {-)
Danny
:embarrassed:
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no one owning up to mayhem rescue boat yet?
Its GOT to be someone good with secret motors %) %) {-)
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or a stonkin great fan on the stern! {-)
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Either that or they've bought the pro-sails kit. :((
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Either that or they've bought the pro-sails kit. :((
No , buy hovering the cursor over the boat it shows what options they have , if you look at the 5 leaders who are always stuck together you can see that all but 1 of them have all the purchasable options. <*< :police:
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Finally got back from sea, and can have a bit more of a go at sailing this boat :-))
I think my yacht has been going as fast as my ship, which is currently in drydock {-)
Ash
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Finally got back from sea
Ah, that would account for the "interesting" course {-) {-)
Danny
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Whats with wind already (I blame Larry) :-))
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mayhem rescue boat isnt too far from running aground
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Which boat are you running steamboat?
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Whats with wind already (I blame Larry) :-))
Ran out of Heinz :}
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Ha -ha - the secrets out :o
I thought there was something fishy about all the smoke %)
Barbeque my foot, he's fitted it with a STEAM engine - THAT'S why its so far in front >>:-(
Danny
PS Please Sir, Ash is CHEATING - he's sneaking round the back %) %)
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Danny
PS Please Sir, Ash is CHEATING - he's sneaking round the back %) %)
Hope Ash Spots this post as you Have to pass Taiwan on you Port Side..
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Hope Ash Spots this post as you Have to pass Taiwan on you Port Side..
I noticed a course change on that side so sent him a message - maybe he's out celebrating his homecoming ... %) {-)
Danny
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ash seems to be on shore leave. maybe he thinks it might be quicker to walk to the finish. :}
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only a few hours from finishing at last. better do some practise before the next leg
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Hopefully we'll all be able to start on the gun and in the right direction next time!
10/10 for perseverance Craig.
cheers
Danny
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Well Done..
So do we have a table of actual sailing times for the race
Mine was
14 Days 10hours 48 minutes (Bit of siight seeing taking place) :-))
Larry
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didnt take a close look but it was 19 days ??hrs i think
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my times were:
16..8..58 Ocean mayhem
16..11..58 Boatmadman
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I came in on 17d 12h 28m.
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16...10...58
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14....21...28 for me.
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Lets have a list of who has which boat:
Mine are:
Ocean Mayhem
Boatmadman
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big_bri was mine but I`m changing it for the next leg,I need a proper Mayhem name :-))
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stoogie for me but i didnt realise you could change names so if i find the right link to do it i will be mayhem ??????? to.
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sailing as
gsnmeyer
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Hi All
Well done for nearly keeping up with me {-) {-) :P
The last one is in (who are still going), so well done for perseverance!
The chart has been modified to show the theoretic positions from the restart (although it didn't make any difference - we apparently made up the 27 hours :-)) )
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/omra85/Clipperchart.jpg)
Cheers - mine's a Wicksteed pint!
See you in leg 7
Danny
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Ahh so now we know who the rescue boat skipper is! :}
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Nice one , Now I know who cut me up.. :}
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Tell you what, I'm NOT running 3 in the next leg - it does your head in %% %% %% %%
Still, it's better than being beaten by a "girlie" - oh, you were .... ;D :kiss:
(Tried to get Phil into the gag, but he's just TOO nice) ok2
Danny
"Mr Wind-up" {-) {-) {-)
PS There's a marked improvement over leg 5.
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Tell you what, I'm NOT running 3 in the next leg - it does your head in %% %% %% %%
Still, it's better than being beaten by a "girlie" - oh, you were .... ;D :kiss:
(Tried to get Phil into the gag, but he's just TOO nice) ok2
Danny
"Mr Wind-up" {-) {-) {-)
PS There's a marked improvement over leg 5.
Yes she cut me up as well !!
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GinaT is a naughty girl - she takes no prisoners!
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Its only fair to introduce Gina to the rest of Mayhem.
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On our long range ultra digital 4000 vista flux scanner and image intensifier we picked this up.
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Ah, trying to get police evidence against her for the theft of YOUR teeth :o
Good idea! She should have given you them back after the fancy dress party :-))
I don't think I'd better introduce the "crew", there's too many weak hearts on here!
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I have created a group on the Virtual site .. Model-Boat-Mayhem if you are interested in joining it , please do..
Although I have No idea how you do join it , else I could be on my own...
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I have created a group on the Virtual site .. Model-Boat-Mayhem if you are interested in joining it , please do..
Although I have No idea how you do join it , else I could be on my own...
Log in as usual, go to groups, on page 4 is the mayhem group. You need to apply to join, permission given by administrator.
Ian
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i am now an official applicant to model-boat-mayhem
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Gina's applied to be a "membre" ok2
It shows equality %) {-) {-)
Danny
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Well it is the 21st Century.. :}