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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2010, 04:47:59 pm »

Yippee - I've just finished the Jules Verne Round the World virtual race.
Mayhem'n'Chaos took 60 days, 21 hours, 42 mins
GinaT took 62 days, 13 hours, 52 mins.

These are actual REAL TIME days - wind changes 7.00 am and 7.00 pm EVERY Day (sometimes up to 6 course changes in a day)

Ocean Mayhem is about to finish but Semperatis, Antipodean Mayhem and TomatCrewe are still battling out there.

Danny
 
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boatmadman

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2010, 05:35:46 pm »

Ocean mayhem is only a couple of hours away from finishing - looking forward to a beer or several!

What were your finishing positions Danny?

Ian
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2010, 05:47:21 pm »

 <:( <:( <:( <:(
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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2010, 08:41:02 pm »

62days, 4hrs,4mins to finish the round world race.  :-))

A very close race with GinaT , 9hrs 48mins difference over 62 days.

Ian
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2010, 08:42:12 pm »

The finish positions don't seem to make any sense
Mayhem'n'Chaos - 25642  (60 days ...)
GinaT               -  25630  (62 days ...)

so I think the total time is a better indicator.
Bit of a relief after all this time - yes, beers etc are needed  O0
Cheers
Danny
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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2010, 08:46:54 pm »

my final position was puzzling as well, 25000 plus, whereas the position just before finishing was under 2000. It does say temporary position though, perhaps it has to wait until the last racer comes in or something?

Ian
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2010, 08:50:20 pm »

<:( <:( <:( <:(

What were you doing trekking round the Antarctic for over 3 weeks (and BELOW the red line   :police: )
At least you're past New Zealand  :-))
Cheers
Danny
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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2010, 08:51:54 pm »

Think he was looking for ice cubes for the Gin and Tonics! :-))
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2010, 09:20:39 pm »

What were you doing trekking round the Antarctic for over 3 weeks (and BELOW the red line   :police: )
At least you're past New Zealand  :-))
Cheers
Danny

I wondered what those warning signs were at the time , but chose to ignore them... :embarrassed:
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2010, 10:32:48 pm »

My biggest puzzle is the track of Antipodean Mayhem in the Clipper race  :o :o
Either he's trying to write his name, or he's on a two week 'bender'  {-) {-)
Cheers
Danny
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2010, 10:48:24 pm »

I had thought about trying to spell out the name Mayhem on the Jules verne race, When I ever get near England I mght still have a go..
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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #36 on: March 26, 2010, 09:09:11 am »

nearly there. if vodafone hadnt cut off my internet service before the new ISP was ready to connect i would be finished too. rats to vodafone. sailing for a week with no chance of correcting my course or contacting danny to steer. thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it. BEWARE OF THE MARAUDER ON THE NEXT LEG.  YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WARNED. :-)
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #37 on: March 26, 2010, 01:01:52 pm »

 :-))

Good time by Gina T , and all in all I would say a good sail by all Mayhem sailors.. :}
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The Antipodean

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #38 on: March 26, 2010, 01:03:21 pm »

The handbrake keeps jamming and dragging me everywhere, and 12 hour breaks in course plotting make for interesting wind changes.
I have a lot to learn about sailing.
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #39 on: March 27, 2010, 11:10:25 pm »

Yes we're getting better. I sent one North of Japan (Danny Buoy) and one South (GinaT).
After 23 days (seemed more like 230 at times) they finished within 2 hours of each other.
Well done all (well most  {-) {-))
"Anti" wins the "most interesting course" award! Hic  %% %% %)
Cheers
Danny
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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #40 on: March 29, 2010, 12:09:48 pm »

mayhem n madness just finished the Jules Verne round the world in 56d, 16h, 46mins. :-))
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #41 on: March 29, 2010, 01:08:40 pm »

mayhem n madness just finished the Jules Verne round the world in 56d, 16h, 46mins. :-))

Whaaaa Haaaa  :o
Great result - well done!

Now - have nearly two weeks off before the start of the Clipper.  O0 {-)

I'm still springing to fully awake at 6.55am - without the alarm clock  %) %)

Danny
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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #42 on: April 04, 2010, 11:42:36 am »

i am amazed i finished. more problems at the nz end (computer broke down this time) so i couldnt reset my sails for the final run in. when i eventually got running again i had finished.  :-)
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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #43 on: April 09, 2010, 11:15:03 am »

how many starters are we going to have for the next leg.  mayhem marauder will be at the line sunday
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #44 on: April 09, 2010, 12:44:57 pm »

The Long sail will be starting , which direction is another matter !!
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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #45 on: April 09, 2010, 01:51:23 pm »

mayhem marauder will be at the line sunday

You'll be a week or more early then  %)
The start has been delayed to match the real race.  Have a look on their forum for announcements.

GinaT (the one to catch) will be there, as will Danny Buoy

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Danny
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The long Build

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #46 on: April 09, 2010, 02:05:22 pm »

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omra85

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #47 on: April 09, 2010, 03:11:48 pm »

Random Mayhem course notes for Leg 8 (from assorted players)

Start - point boat due West (for 1 hour) - forget boat

Day 3 - remember boat, log on, find boat 480 miles West of San Francisco - turn left

Day 4 - forget to check forecast, sail into middle of 100 mile diameter "no wind" circle

Day 5 - drift

Day 10 - remember boat - find it heading toward Antarctica - turn left

Day 11 - break computer - unable to log on

Day 20 - log on and find boat back at San Francisco - turn left (for 1 hour) .........

Ring any bells anyone  %) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

Danny
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hopeitfloats

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #48 on: April 10, 2010, 03:10:49 am »

no. none of those notes would refer to anyone here i am sure. %)
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Minime

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Re: Virtual Regatta - 7th Leg (China to USA)
« Reply #49 on: April 10, 2010, 09:15:37 am »

is this race the same as the virtual volvo ocean race which was a while back?
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