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WildWood
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Topic: Golding demasted Posted: 16 Dec 08 at 12:25pm |
I don't believe it He'd just got into the lead of the race and to have that happen. What an incredible performance so far, and how cruel to have that happen. |
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alstorer
Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 08 at 12:45pm |
Crikey! Poor guy!
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Contender 541
Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 05 Location: Burton on Trent Online Status: Offline Posts: 1402 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 08 at 2:24pm |
Makes your heart bleed
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When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss
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Contender 541
Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 05 Location: Burton on Trent Online Status: Offline Posts: 1402 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 08 at 9:29pm |
On the Vendee report. "The rig gave way very quickly so it was over in seconds. On the data feed you can see the wind gear stops at 49 knots and the boat speed was 30 knots." Mike Golding goes on to say too much sail in too much wind (an unexpected squal) and bang goes the mast.
A couple of thoughts for us all though. 1. Is Mike eligible for the Garmin Speed Freaks competition - and what would his points be. 2. How fast would he have gone in a 'proper' boat (for proper insert a well known speed demon dinghy - not wishing to name the beast) |
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When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss
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Iain C
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Dec 08 at 2:00pm |
Arse. Not again...
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