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I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The ‘lucky person’ this time…

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I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The 'lucky person' this time around was David 'Witty' Witt - the skipper of Sun Hung Kai Scallywag taking part in the #volvooceanrace practise race in #capetown AND I got to play skipper after the race all the way back to port. David Kindly enough refused my offer of an appendage in grateful thanks from myself. We came 5th in the Winward Leeward race after two general recalls and a not so pleasing third start. In case you are wondering … [Read more...] about I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The ‘lucky person’ this time…

David Witt at the helm

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David Witt at the helm of Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag ahead of the start of the Volvo Ocean Race Practice Race in #capetown #volvooceanrace #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. BONUS: David Witt in probably the most awesome sailing video you will ever watch! … [Read more...] about David Witt at the helm

In case you wanted to know, THIS is what I would give up an appendage for…

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Later on today I will be on Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag for the Practice Race sailed by the Volvo Ocean Race Yachts presently in #capetown The yacht is skippered by David Witt - an Australian with 20 Sydney Hobart Races to his credit. The practice race is from 14h00 to 15h00. The #volvooceanrace leaves Cape Town for #Melbourne on Sunday 10 December 2017 at 14h00. #straton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. The bottom image is my view from … [Read more...] about In case you wanted to know, THIS is what I would give up an appendage for…

MAPFRE Steam to First Place Finish [video]

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MAPFRE steaming to the finish with the iconic Table Mountain in the background - MAPFRE Skipper, Xabi Fernandez on their performance and prospects on next leg to Freemantle, Australia. WHY? It is a little known fact that Port Elizabeth has been approached TWICE to bid on becoming a stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race - the first attempt was stopped by our local Port Authorities and we await the outcome of the second. The home of Volvo Cars is Gothenburg - the second-largest city in Sweden which … [Read more...] about MAPFRE Steam to First Place Finish [video]

Life at the pointy bit racing around the world

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#ABowmansLife - Exciting, dangerous, thankless, wet, cold, lonely and challenging. Images of Bowmen from Leg 0, Leg 1 and Leg 2 of the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race All credit to the amazing onboard reporters. www.mype.co.za salutes you! Sam Greenfield Jan Edney Konrad Frost Jeremie Lecaudey Martin Keruzore James Blake Richard Edwards Brian Carlin Ugo Fonolle WHY? It is a little known fact that Port Elizabeth has been approached TWICE to bid on becoming a … [Read more...] about Life at the pointy bit racing around the world

Double America’s Cup Winner Simeon Tienpont Glides by

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The Volvo Ocean Race is in Cape Town until the 10 December 2017 restart when the fleet races through the Southern Ocean to Freemantle, Australia. The above video illustrates a portion of the activities on offer along the Marina Front that will accommodate the VOR 65's as soon as they have finished their maintenance routines. Have a close look in the video as you will see Simeon Tienpont glide past on his bicycle. Simeon is the skipper of AkzoNobel and a double America's Cup Winner. Tienpont made … [Read more...] about Double America’s Cup Winner Simeon Tienpont Glides by

Quick Hoist for Team Brunel!

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Team Brunel is hauled out ahead of her top to toe inspection and maintenance regime at the end of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race which finished in Cape Town on Saturday 25 November 2017. Team Brunel finished in 4th place with an elapsed time of 19 Days, 10 Hours, 14 Mniutes and 44 Seconds. The fleet sets off for Freemantle, Australia on 10 December 2017. Current Standings after Leg 2: MAPFRE Dongfeng Vestas 11th Hour Racing Team Brunel AkzoNobel Sun Hung Kai / … [Read more...] about Quick Hoist for Team Brunel!

Could it be the Water Restrictions?

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Four yachts have completed Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town from Lisbon: MAPFRE - Elapsed time: 19d 01:10:33 Dongfeng - Elapsed time: 19d 04:02:39 Vestas 11th Hour Racing - Elapsed time: 19d 05:37:53 Team Brunel - Elapsed time: 19d 10:14:47? At 07h00 UTC this morning three of the fleet were making their slow (er) way to Cape Town and on a course approaching the finish line well south of the first four finishers. A mere 2 Nautical Miles separates the backmarkers from … [Read more...] about Could it be the Water Restrictions?

The Race to Cape Town as Yachts EAT up the Miles

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The Spanish crew of Leg 2 leaders MAPFRE were cautiously keeping one eye on their rivals and the other on Cape Town on Wednesday as they came within just over 800 miles of the finish line. Confounding predictions the yachts are almost two full days ahead of schedule on their way to Cape Town. And, in a strange twist of fate, the leading yacht has 822 nautical miles to Cape Town whilst Alan has the same number of kilometres to travel to Cape Town on Thursday for the expected arrival early on … [Read more...] about The Race to Cape Town as Yachts EAT up the Miles

Wind vs Distance in Sprint for Cape Town

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A 130 nautical mile lateral split has opened up in the Volvo Ocean Race fleet on Friday as the teams trade off better wind with shorter distance in a bid to get to Cape Town first. Bouwe Bekking's Team Brunel were today the most westerly boat having gybed onto starboard at 0900 UTC, with Vestas 11th Hour Racing following suit shortly after. For several hours Bekking's Dutch-flagged boat was actually pointing in the opposite direction to Cape Town, much to the amazement of some race fans … [Read more...] about Wind vs Distance in Sprint for Cape Town

Back to Business and the charge South

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With Monday's Equator crossings already a fading memory for the Volvo Ocean Race crews, gone too is any respite, however brief, from the relentless action that's characterising the second leg. Many sailors awoke on Tuesday sporting new haircuts or with the faint whiff of days-old food about them, or both. These were the only reminders of the momentary reprieve that came in the form of the traditional ceremonies to induct first timers into the court of King Neptune. However … [Read more...] about Back to Business and the charge South

Is West Best?

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After a fast and furious opening to Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, the fleet is settling into a groove on Monday, with navigators and skippers already facing the first of many critical decisions on this race from Lisbon to Cape Town. Watch highlights from the windy start of Leg 2 Today will give us the first indication as to how far west the teams want to set up for their approach to the doldrums. “We’re planning another gybe to the west to take advantage of the shifts,” explained Juan … [Read more...] about Is West Best?

The ONLY way open to a VIP Guest to leave a speeding yacht – JUMP!

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It is tradition to put VIP Guests and Sponsors on yachts at the start of races such as the Volvo Ocean Race. These incredibly lucky people get to experience first hand the adrenalin associated with a high intensity start and that initial first dash for the next port of call. The 'problem' comes in when that VIP has to disembark as the speed and aspect of these racing machines does not lend itself well to gently stepping off and onto a chase boat. HENCE - we now have the JUMPER who has to take a … [Read more...] about The ONLY way open to a VIP Guest to leave a speeding yacht – JUMP!