rich5259 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 we're off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 what times do winds change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Every 12 hours i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I know that. but when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 probably 00.00 and 12.00 (im guessing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The last wind chart says 8a.m. GMT +2 So thats either 6 or 10 I think. Probably 10 I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Nope, i just spotted it on the page, at the top it says wind charts from **/**/**** 8h GMT+2 & ..................................... 20h GMT+2 So UK time, 6am and 6pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 can i ask what this is about without going to the site? i fear if i click the link mor of my life will dissapear down the computer drain Shamably....me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Its a very pleasant little game that gets you out and about around the world. Give it a try, its free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just gained 35032 places in ten minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 RICH WHERE ARE YOU GOING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 RICH WHERE ARE YOU GOING. Mind you if he catches that wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I was very happy this morning. I was up to 73rd, dropped right back again now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I was very happy this morning. I was up to 73rd, dropped right back again now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 RICH WHERE ARE YOU GOING. its a secret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Come on boys catch me if you can 26km/h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Come on boys catch me if you can 26km/h what's that worth in nautical money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Nearly there I will have the drinks waiting at the bar for when you get here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was in London working all last week and never managed to check my boat once .... think I was about 48000th (ish) when I got home and doing 2 knots There's always the next leg ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 6425th overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Schedule of legs so you don't miss any starts Dear Sailors, Below is the planning of the 14 legs of this Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Leg 1: 13 September 2009 Humber (UK) – La Rochelle Leg 2 : 22 September 2009 La Rochelle - Rio de Janeiro(Brazil) Leg 3: 27 October 2009 Rio de Janeiro – Cap Town (South Africa) Leg 4: 22 or 23 November 2009 Cap Town – Fremantle (Australia) Leg 5: 03 January 2010 Fremantle – Singapore Leg 6: 02 February 2010 Singapore – Qingdao (Chine) Leg 7: 02 March 2010 Qingdao – California (USA) Leg 8: 11 april 2010 California – Panama Leg 9: 12 May 2010 Panama- Port Antonio (Jamaica) Leg 10: 22 May 2010 Port Antonio – New York (USA) Leg 11: 06 June 2010 New York – Sydney (Canada) Leg 12: 19 June 2010 Sydney – Cork/Kinsale (Ireland) Leg 13: 9 July 2010 Cork – Ijmuiden (Netherlands) Leg 14: 9 July 2010 Ijmuiden – Humber (UK) Be aware that this planning is provisional, Town are not completely defined, and legs dates might change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 July..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 i'm still floating out at sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 July..... you're a nautical chap, how long did you think it takes to SAIL around the world with regular beer stops for those like biscuit to catch up? I Think RMS Titanic is trying to get a jump on us for the next leg as he's already passed the Cape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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