Megwyn 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So now what? The wind is going lighter and by nightfall the tide will be against them as they head down rhe coast. What tactics do you reckon - head out looking for more wind and less tide? Doesn't look like there is much more wind unless you go WAY out. Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So what's the crash box? http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/5416_Groupama-on-course-for-victory-after-leak-scare.html Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So what's the crash box? http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/5416_Groupama-on-course-for-victory-after-leak-scare.html Its really just a water tight bulkhead in the bow. On the TV shots tonight it looked like there was a bit of carbon showing in the bow section, much like Sanya's structural failure in Leg 1. Groupama just passing flat rock at the moment. I might head down to Princess Wharf to see them come in. Anyone else heading out? Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So what's the crash box? http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/5416_Groupama-on-course-for-victory-after-leak-scare.html Its really just a water tight bulkhead in the bow. On the TV shots tonight it looked like there was a bit of carbon showing in the bow section, much like Sanya's structural failure in Leg 1. Groupama just passing flat rock at the moment. I might head down to Princess Wharf to see them come in. Anyone else heading out? Would love to go watch them.. but its a tad hard when your up on the coast Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Groupama are about 24NM from the finish and doing 18kts so they won't be long! Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 is there a live video feed for when they come in? Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thinking about it - just need to put wifee to bed first Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I will be heading ouit in my boat if anyone wants to come. G pier westhaven. 0212222143 Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I will be heading ouit in my boat if anyone wants to come. G pier westhaven. 0212222143 Lucky bugger Ill be stuck at home.. I think Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 whats the update on their arrival ....the volvo site tracker seems to of stopped working?... Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Oracle - have you clicked on live on the tracker? Mine shows Groupama about halfway from Tiri to Rangi Make that two thirds Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 yip....saw that now.... Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 M Where is the live button. About to leave home to watch. Maybe I can't see it curtosy of the pinot! Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 At the top left hand corner of the box ab They look about half an hour away Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ok being special - looking at the race data tracker which shows them off marsden. What am I doing wrong to see the live stuff?? Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Need to call a cab if they are only 30 mins away! Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 groupama just about to enter rangi channel, rounding north head about 10 minutes Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ok being special - looking at the race data tracker which shows them off marsden. What am I doing wrong to see the live stuff?? http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/racetracker/rdc.html - top left of the box, click on where it says live Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like they are nearly abreast Rangi light now Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks guys. Still can't see it. Must be my apple Mac? Cab ordered. Be there in 10 all going to plan. Link to post Share on other sites
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