Vendee Globe

   Looks like they are starting to turn to the east now, heading to the finish... I doubt they are gong to be sleeping much now until the end

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ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Vendee Globe Posted: 17 Jan 17 at 1:31pm
	Looks like they are starting to turn to the east now, heading to the finish... I doubt they are gong to be sleeping much now until the end
	RS300

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 17 at 6:42pm
	Been following since the start, and it's been exciting all the way. Hoping for a really close finish, whichever way it goes.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

Roger Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 04 Location: Somerset Online Status: Offline Posts: 524	Post Options Post Reply Quote Roger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 17 at 4:23pm
	Have to admit this is the first time I have followed the race so closely, quite gripping now in a way only sailors could understand, the weather from Tuesday to the finish will be interesting to say the least and I doubt either will sleep at all. And..... 22.4 Knts average for a 24 hour period is something quite special, I know the technology drives a lot on these boats, but the skipper has to make the big calls regarding sails and heading, whatever the final outcome I hope Alex Thomson and all his sponsors get some serious coverage in the UK and due credit. Of course the French will be mad if a broken British boat can beat them all!!

gordon1277 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon1277 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 17 at 2:44pm
	I have been following all the way through, but for the damage to his foils I think Alex would have been clear favorite and home already. He has done really well to catch back up with a lot of help from the weather fronts. To think the French had dismissed him as a possible threat despite him doing so well last time in an out of date boat. Lets hope for lots of Starboard to the finish. Go on Alex catch and pounce on the jackal. great sponsorship from Boss.
	Gordon Lossc

ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 17 at 12:26pm
	This is shaping up to a real close finish to what has to have been one of the most interesting yacht races ever.... or is that just me! It staggers me that they can be at sea, alone, for 70+ days sailing thousands of miles, flat out with all that the elements can throw at them and yet they are now just 70 miles apart... and with Thompson closing. Its just a shame that the trackers dont update more regularly.
	RS300