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omra85

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Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« on: February 02, 2010, 09:07:57 am »
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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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 12:18:10 pm »
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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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 12:48:57 pm »
I logged on at 0702, thought it started at 0700...doh!
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The Antipodean

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 12:56:13 pm »
I got the email, set my course and gained 21000 or so places over night.
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 02:32:20 pm »
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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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 04:05:23 pm »
Who is running the mayhem rescue boat?
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2010, 06:19:13 pm »
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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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2010, 06:20:16 pm »
Quote from: boatmadman on February 02, 2010, 04:05:23 pm
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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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2010, 06:35:03 pm »
Quote from: The long Build on February 02, 2010, 06:20:16 pm
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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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2010, 06:37:06 pm »
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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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2010, 06:38:56 pm »
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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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2010, 07:14:48 pm »
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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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2010, 05:23:06 am »
look out danny.  i'm hot on your tail  (but a bit down on speed)
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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2010, 09:04:45 am »
Think most of us are on Danny's tail  >>:-(
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2010, 05:43:54 pm »
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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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2010, 06:00:41 pm »
Still in sight of Spurn!

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2010, 06:04:23 pm »
Appalling wind in this race..   :} :}  Anyone owned up to the Mayhem Rescue Boat ?
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2010, 07:40:48 pm »
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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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2010, 07:49:10 pm »
Quote from: netleyned on February 05, 2010, 06:00:41 pm
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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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2010, 09:12:31 pm »
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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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2010, 10:11:09 pm »
Quote from: hopeitfloats on February 08, 2010, 09:12:31 pm
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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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2010, 10:36:58 pm »
no one owning up to mayhem rescue boat yet?
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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #22 on: February 08, 2010, 10:41:27 pm »
Quote from: omra85 on February 08, 2010, 10:11:09 pm
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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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2010, 10:44:51 pm »
Quote from: boatmadman on February 08, 2010, 10:36:58 pm
no one owning up to mayhem rescue boat yet?

Its GOT to be someone good with secret motors  %) %) {-)

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 6th leg
« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2010, 10:48:36 pm »
or a stonkin great fan on the stern! {-)
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