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Hi Folks,
Now deep into our white sails only part of the trip and making good times - well I think so, anyway.
Fishing, on the other hand, is a little less successful. We have had a few on board but all were volunteers and flew on rather than getting dragged onboard unceremoniously by a hook through the side of its' mouth.
Our next "target" is a waypoint we've created for the one thousand miles to go - we've promised ourselves a second Atlantic showering session when we reach it! There is a chance the wash might come earlier if the weather system ahead stays put until we get under it - the wash is needed and a day sooner would be good.
Helming is testing us and we really appreciate the work 'Winston' did during his rather short life. There will be no cat napping on watch without it being instantly obvious to all on board.
We are all settled with the current situation and upbeat with the prospect of a 19 day finish.
Love to all,
Neil &c.
Thurs 3/12
Forecast - All Noon Times
Wind( kn) Swell (feet)
Thu 03/12/2009 E16 NE7
Fri 04/12/2009 ENE17 Shwrs NE7
Sat 05/12/2009 ENE20 poss shwrs NE7
Sun 06/12/2009 ENE21 poss shwrs NE7
Mon 07/12/2009 E20 poss shwrs NE7
Tue 08/12/2009 E20 poss shwrs NE7
Wed 09/12/2009 ENE20 poss shwrs NE7
Thu 10/12/2009 ENE19 poss shwrs NE7
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Message from STARFIRE
our position is 16.41.33N 36.29.513W @ 2310 on the 2/12/2009.
now the good news,
we have a brand new rudder being made and all the damage that happened from the impact is covered by my insurance. so skeg removal/strengthening and reattachment, lift out, new rudder pintles and gudgeons, new self steering unit and all postage costs to St. Lucia.
Also Silverbear have now caught us and they are shadowing all the way.
Rudder is holding up o.k. but struggles below 4 knots as area is very small, but when we are above 6 knots we can use the tiller pilot.
Message to Pentanemos; sorry to hear about breakages, but keep on trucking, i want to see monumental beard designs. We should be there by the 13th or I will fit some hydrofoils at get a groove on.
I think this crossing is a test of our body and minds. Lost a winch handle and the jib halyard popped so had to climb the mast. I got battered and bruised from that. The roll is bad enough on deck Lol.
We shall keep trucking.
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PENTANEMOS STATS TO THURS NOON
Date 03/12/2009 12:00
Avg speed since last Posn kts 5.92
Overall avg speed since Las Palmas kts 6.30
Distance since last position nm 142
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,656
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 151
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,175
% Sailed 58.5%
Estimated days for total trip 18.7
Estimated time of arrival 11/12/2009 06:36
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******* STARFIRE OVER HALF WAY********* All is well. We are now Armardaring it with Silverbear St. Lucia.
STARFIRE STATS FOR TODAY
Date 03/12/2009 23:10
Avg speed since last Posn kts 5.64
2 day avg speed 5.45
Distance since last position nm 63
24hr run equiv 135
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,472
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 135
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,359
% Sailed 52.0%
Days for balance of miles to St Lucia 10.4
Estimated time of arrival 14/12/2009 08:32
STARFIRE STATS FOR YESTERDAY
Date 02/12/2009 23:10
Avg speed since last Posn kts 5.26
Distance since last position nm 189
24hr run equiv 126
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,409
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 135
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,422
% Sailed 49.8%
Days for balance of miles to St Lucia 11.3
Estimated time of arrival 14/12/2009 05:38
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Subject: 091202 Over half way and in deep water + Weather
Dear Jon
It was great to speak with you and to hear that everyone is feeling happier.
Message from STARFIRE late last night - all's well
Interesting fact - At noon today you were in 5556 metres of water (more than
5 times the height of Mt Snowdon in Wales and 700 metres deeper than Mt Blanc in the Alps is high). I think that this is greatest depth for the trip and therefore you are now officially standing into shallow water!!!!!!
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Wed 2/12
Forecast - All Noon Times
Wind( kn) Swell (feet)
Wed 02/12/2009 E14 N9
Thu 03/12/2009 ENE17 NE7
Fri 04/12/2009 ENE19 NE7
Sat 05/12/2009 ENE19 NE7
Sun 06/12/2009 E22 Poss shwrs NE5-7
Mon 07/12/2009 E21 Poss shwrs NE7
Tue 08/12/2009 ENE19 NE5-7
Wed 09/12/2009 NE19 NE7
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D4E
Racing Class 1 at sea N 15° 51' 0" W 41° 9' 0" 1160 164
02/12/2009 12:00
Marinara
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 33' 0" W 42° 39' 0" 1088 164 02/12/2009 13:57:00
Momo
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 1' 0" W 39° 34' 0" 1255 156 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Ocean Lady
Cruising Class H at sea N 17° 30' 0" W 38° 46' 0" 1296 156 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Gwendoline
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 21' 0" W 38° 37' 0" 1311 142 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Pentanemos
Cruising Class H at sea N 15° 54' 0" W 38° 19' 0" 1316 157 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Silver Bear
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 33' 0" W 34° 57' 0" 1528 110 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Cantana
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 24' 0" W 34° 57' 0" 1536 102 02/12/2009 12:00:00
Will’s log 1st December
As john mentioned this morning, we have a new set up for the guy line on our spinnaker, unfortunately it only lasted till just after lunch time. Another all hands on deck moment to pull the wayward kite down. We all took a deep breath and decided to give it 24 hours before putting the kite back in the air. Although we all dream off making the best time possible to St Lucia, it is no use burning out the crew at the half way point.
We settled down for a beer and some food and had about twenty minutes of peace and smiles before the biggest disaster of the trip so far struck. Our brand new and very expensive autohelm (electronic Steering) decided to pack up and is unfortunately not repairable while on board. Although this may seem like a minor issue, for us, it is the end of our dreams for record time. Without it, and given the issues with our spinnaker, we can no longer use the kite as intensively as we have, if at all.
It is fair to say that the mood on board is deflated, a blow like this will cost us days, and although an extra day or two seems like little, for us it is huge.
But, it is the nature of all things at sea, all we can do is continue at the best speed possible and aim for the less than 20 day time period.
Enthusiastic as ever, Will.
Skippers Log
Hi all the crew are pulling their weight which is good. Hope all well at home. 164 miles noon to noon.
1 December 2009.
Another day of spinny running however last night the surf was 5 m and we were still carrying the kite. Due to the swell we could not autohelm so we changed rotas to 1:30 helm 3 hours off.
Today I am shattered as two days on the trot I have scooped a 4 hour - 5 hour shift by some means. My longest sleep in the last 7 days is 2:30 mins. The boat was so uncomfortable yesterday death rolling one way and another and getting knocked badly by waves. Saying that it was our doing as overnight we averaged 8 kts. Also I set a new trip record top speed off two waves with 12.8 knots. We are hoping our good time today will put us in good standing with the fleet. We are still unsure of our position as everyone seems to be so far North and they will need to drop down at some point to our Lat.
I blew out another guy today. Nothing is taking the strain that I am putting on it for very long I have now boshed up a totally new way of using guy ropes. Fingers crossed it holds.
Copy of message to Pentanemos
Dear Jon
Keep aiming directly for ST Lucia. Keep up the speed - you are in the best winds.
Tue 1/12
Forecast - All Noon Times
Wind( kn)
Tue 01/12/2009 ENE20
Wed 02/12/2009 ENE17
Thu 03/12/2009 ENE17
Fri 04/12/2009 ENE19
Sat 05/12/2009 ENE20
Sun 06/12/2009 ENE20
Mon 07/12/2009 ENE20
Expect rain at some time most days from now on
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PENTANEMOS STATS
Date 01/12/2009 12:00
Avg speed since last Posn kts 6.58
Overall avg speed since Las Palmas kts 6.31
Distance since last position nm 158
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,357
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 151
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,474
% Sailed 47.9%
Estimated days for total trip 18.7
Estimated time of arrival 11/12/2009 05:32
STARFIRE'S STATS -
Note avg speed based on today's speed
Date 01/12/2009 11:13
Avg speed since last Posn kts 3.96
1 day avg speed 3.96
Distance since last position nm 92
24hr run equiv 95
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,220
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 137
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,610
% Sailed 43.1%
Days for balance of miles to St Lucia 16.9
Estimated time of arrival 18/12/2009 09:30
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D4E
Racing Class 1 at sea N 16° 52' 0" W 38° 25' 0" 1316 167 01/12/2009 12:00
Starfire
Non ARC at sea 17 12.17N 33 18.157W 1622 95 01/12/2009 11:13
Marinara
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 15' 0" W 39° 33' 0" 1268 170 01/12/2009 12:01:00
TinaTi
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 4' 0" W 37° 7' 0" 1402 171 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Momo
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 15' 0" W 36° 49' 0" 1412 168 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Ocean Lady
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 3' 0" W 36° 7' 0" 1451 165 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Gwendoline
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 45' 0" W 36° 10' 0" 1452 164 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Pentanemos
Cruising Class H at sea N 16° 12' 0" W 35° 37' 0" 1472 158 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Silver Bear
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 0' 0" W 34° 34' 0" 1538 148 01/12/2009 12:30:00
Giggles
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 42' 0" W 33° 58' 0" 1576 146 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Jan Wellem
Cruising Class H at sea N 17° 3' 0" W 33° 46' 0" 1581 136 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Fair Encounter
Cruising Class H at sea N 17° 48' 0" W 33° 17' 0" 1610 160 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Ranja
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 48' 0" W 33° 16' 0" 1623 136 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Cantana
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 16' 0" W 33° 9' 0" 1635 124 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Cantare
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 55' 0" W 33° 2' 0" 1637 132 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Sephina
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 58' 0" W 32° 58' 0" 1651 124 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Zahara
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 27' 0" W 32° 22' 0" 1665 125 01/12/2009 12:01:00
Heimkehr VII
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 21' 0" W 32° 16' 0" 1677 134 01/12/2009 12:00:00
Sylvia of Blakeney
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 6' 0" W 31° 12' 0" 1761 139 30/11/2009 12:00:00
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Starfire's email
pos 17.12.17N 33.18.157W @ 1113 utc 1/12.
all is o.k. making 5-5.5knots in a 265m course.
rudder is holding up. very underpowered and needs 24hour helming so roll on 2 weeks of that. Lol
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Good Morning Andrew,
Thank you for your email. This was yesterday's report on Starfire:
"MRCC Falmouth has been in touch with both Starfire and Silver Bear, Starfire have fashioned a jury rudder and are now progressing satisfactorily to St Lucia Silver Bear are aware of this and have resumed their course to St Lucia too. They were still 110 Nm away from each other.
MRCC consider the matter closed and thank us for our help."
Kind regards,
Cally Logsdon
ARC 301109 1200
positions
233 17.19N 33.08W 00:00
Subject: 091130 The Home run and Weather Dear Lads
What a day yesterday! - only 1 mile off your best 24hour run. Well done. There is little significant variation in the weather either side of your projected course and I suggest that you lay a course DIRECT to St Lucia. I have noted a way point (WPT4) at 14 07.000N 60 56.500W. This will save another 28 miles! The stats below reflect this change.
Go for it and keep the "pedal to the metal"
Target distance = 168nm in 24hours
Jon - put garlic and bananas on the push pit in the hope that Neil and Will will want to try to sail faster to get away from their favourite fruit and veg!
Mon 30/11
Forecast - All Noon Times
Wind( kn) Swell (feet)
Mon 30/11/2009 ENE20 NE7
Tue 01/12/2009 ENE20 ENE7
Wed 02/12/2009 ENE20 NNE9
Thu 03/12/2009 ENE17 NE7
Fri 04/12/2009 ENE19 NE7
Sat 05/12/2009 ENE19 NE5-7
Sun 06/12/2009 E20 NE5-7
Mon 07/12/2009 E14 NE7
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PENTANEMOS STATS
Date 30/11/2009 12:00
Avg speed since last Posn kts 6.63
Overall avg speed since Las Palmas kts 6.28
Distance since last position nm 159
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,199
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 151
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,619
% Sailed 42.5%
Estimated days for total trip 18.7
Estimated time of arrival 11/12/2009 05:54
STARFIRE STATS
Date 29/11/2009 12:00
Avg speed since last Posn kts 6.42
Overall avg speed since Las Palmas kts 5.91
Distance since last position nm 154
24hr run equiv 154
Total distance from Las Palmas 1,128
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 142
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 1,699
% Sailed 39.9%
Estimated days for total trip 19.9
Estimated time of arrival 12/12/2009 11:41
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Message from Starfire
sorry for the delay in sending our position. Just as i was about to send it we hit something at 8 knots. This snapped the rudder in half at the waterline and smashed all the gearing on the self steering. What a day. But we have built a new, half the size though; we are carrying on to St. Lucia though. Making 5.5 knots. position at 1200 was 17.37.235N 31.45.113W. was a fast 24 hours.
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Additional note from Starfire received after message sent to Pentanemos
thanks for your efforts. just a real b------d that we have to ease right back. we are touching 6 knots now and again. i have let my dad know and he is fully aware. Silverbear is on her to shadow us. Thanks again. Hope to be in st. Lucia for 17th-18th. As long as this rudder holds up.
starfire out
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D4E Racing Class A at sea N 18° 1' 0" W 35° 43' 0" 1474 174 30/11/2009 12:00
Marinara
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 51' 0" W 36° 36' 0" 1439 168 30/11/2009 12:01:00
TinaTi
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 9' 0" W 34° 19' 0" 1569 161 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Momo
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 55' 0" W 33° 58' 0" 1578 151 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Gwendoline
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 16' 0" W 33° 21' 0" 1615 156 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Ocean Lady
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 30' 0" W 33° 16' 0" 1615 147 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Pentanemos
Cruising Class H at sea N 17° 18' 0" W 33° 7' 0" 1618 159 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Silver Bear
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 25' 0" W 32° 24' 0" 1670 167 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Jan Wellem
Cruising Class H at sea N 17° 55' 0" W 31° 34' 0" 1709 147 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Giggles
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 46' 0" W 31° 40' 0" 1713 148 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Ranja
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 25' 0" W 30° 58' 0" 1758 138 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Cantana
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 27' 0" W 30° 57' 0" 1759 133 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Sylvia of Blakeney
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 6' 0" W 31° 12' 0" 1761 139 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Cantare
Cruising Class H at sea N 20° 42' 0" W 30° 51' 0" 1766 139 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Zahara
Cruising Class H at sea N 19° 45' 0" W 30° 40' 0" 1769 136 30/11/2009 12:06:00
Fair Encounter
Cruising Class H at sea N 18° 7' 0" W 30° 31' 0" 1770 163 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Sephina
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 30' 0" W 30° 49' 0" 1775 126 30/11/2009 12:00:00
Heimkehr VII
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 3' 0" W 27° 40' 0" 1946 107 29/11/2009 12:00:00
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Andrew |
