Black Panther 1,776 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Whos likely to be first to finish and whats their current eta? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 beaugeste . before afternoon tea. first mono, Awen, in time for an afternoon beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.M.U. 15 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thirsty work has apparently lost her rudder. Whats happened to Monotone, T-Rex and Carpe Diem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 V5 at 32 knots on one sector! Mayhem led the race boats out of the harbour at pace, that Beau Geste certainly is a weapon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Truxton's rudder went bang too. I'm trying to see Monotone through the telescope (according to where their tracker says he is) but its too damn hazy to see a thing today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 20 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 And what's happened to Toy Story? Back at Bucks according to the tracker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.M.U. 15 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Monotone and t rex apparently rudder issues as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 62 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Heard that Golden Pond Lost its rig but is back at Gulf Harbour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Heard that Golden Pond Lost its rig but is back at Gulf Harbour Its tracker looked like something like that happened. Was doing 0.3 knts in a spot between Rangi and GH for a long time. Tracker shows it back in GH now. He was solo wasn't he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 62 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 he was so I imagine that was a tough day at the office if he did lose it, having to get it cut away solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Beau Geste broken the record? about 5 hours exactly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I've no official information, but based on the tracker the are within minutes of the record, its a bit hard to tell with the accuracy of the tracker either way. They might have... it'll be a close thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 20 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 New race record according to official FB site. Beau Geste 12 mins and 44 seconds quicker than the old Voda/Frank Racing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Considering Vodafone started earlier on her record year I would say Beau Geste has easily got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Monotone broke her rudder. Safely anchored in a calm and sunny Sullivans Bay. Thats 3 that I know of, all transom hung I believe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 20 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Monototone and Truxton both transom hung. Both Golden Pond and Monotone were in the Solo Division too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 20 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This isn't just me seeing things - is Motorboat II in front of Miss Scarlet on the tracker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Black Hornet is the last boat showing on the tracker, doing 5.5 knts heading into Bream Bay. Thats the mini 6.50 skippered by the para-sailor. Doesn't have the use of his legs so has a canting driver's seat installed. Big ups to him, certainly testing conditions for your first big race in a little boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 They left the start looking the business and havent buttoned off, all we need now is some modern IMOCA types this wind angle would have had them smoking till the Brett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Referring to Motorboat 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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