JK 28 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Although, the DTF shown on the tracker seems to be to the port itself whereas I think they only have to get within a 60nm radius to register as finishing - so finish times may be a lot closer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The finish line is 20 minutes motoring from the harbour entrance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Just over 60nm to go now nice breeze to finish on yeehaaaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 yeh - bloody Conrad pulled something out of the bag - looking good for a very close finish. Looks like I'm buying the Asahis! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What an epic achievement. Legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rangi1 51 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow - amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 37.6nm to go for Conrad and still doing 7kt- going well. Gotta get this guy into a club for presentation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Fantastic! He's done it! https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobe/status/835126640564916225 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 https://twitter.com/conradcolman/status/835131333760454657 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great summary article http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/18985/the-crazy-kiwi-conrad-colman-takes-sixteenth-place Couple of snippets I found interesting - Colman, a trained sailmaker and rigger, set one of the most efficient jury rigs seen in the history of ocean racing, working diligently and smartly to the end to improve the sheeting angles and hence efficiency of the rig which is constructed from his boom, part of his mainsail and his storm jib. Only Philippe Poupon and Yves Parlier have previously completed the Vendée Globe under jury rig, while others, like Mike Golding and Loïck Peyron had to set up jury rigs to bring their boats back to shore. ... The 33 year old has made mast climbing an almost commonplace skill among his extensive personal armoury of abilities required to compete in the Vendée Globe, despite the fact it was a fall from the top of a mast which took the life of his father whose legacy Colman holds dear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yay and only 4 hrs behind Attanasio what a star! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Fantastic crowd onshore https://twitter.com/conradcolman/status/835133992995278859 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice work Mark. A huge crowd for Conrad which he so deserves. He even managed a quick sprint ashore to grab a New Zealand flag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Legend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great news to wake up to. Is there any video available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 It'll be up later today or tomorrow. I think they spend a bit of time editing it. There are audio clips of his interviews up on the site now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great news to wake up to. Is there any video available?Couple of clips on his Facebook page. My 2 and 3 year olds have been watching him cross the finish line and sail (under jury rig) down the canal.Lots of questions from the 3 yo. How do you explain why a man would want to sail around the world by himself, run out of food and only have a little mast... She did say, "next time he could get a bigger one..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Priceless! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Conrad's going to be interviewed on Radio Sport after 5pm today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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