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Archive for September, 2005

Ex-NZL 60 beats NZL 82

Thursday, September 29th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

We won two races today. Coach Marc Bouet pointed out that in one day we have earned 66% of the total points we earned in Malmo. The first race we beat Masclazon in a close but solid race. ...

Opening Ceremony Sicillian Style

Thursday, September 29th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Today is the first day of racing so last night was the opening ceremony. All boats were requred to be ready for the "Parade" by 6:45 for a 7:00 start...... well we aren't in Sweden any more :-) Around ...

A Magical Night Above a Beach in Sicily

Sunday, September 25th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Four days ago, I did another 26-hour travel day to arrive in Palermo Italy. I arrived in the dark but WITH my luggage, which is better than 60% of our team. The housing for the regatta (a cruise ...

The General Concept

Sunday, September 25th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Welcome. I am going to try and provide pithy comments and earth-shattering inside informaion on varrious subjects. Or I might just post what we had for dinner last night ;-) If nothing else it will allow my ...

Masts Breaking in Trapani

Friday, September 23rd, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Friday September 23It was blowing zero.zero knots this morning but disaster struck Victory Challenge. We were all finishing our 9:15 meeting and we heard huge crashes. As we rushed out of our base area we saw Victory Challenge ...