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2006 OceanPlanet News
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| We think it's time to get more U.S. entries
in in international ocean sailing events…the Volvo, Vendee Globe, Barcelona
World Race, America's Cup…you name it. How about you? For this to
happen, it means getting more U.S. companies behind the sport of
sailing. |
| What, you missed my last show at the Chesapeake Sailing Club?! If you haven't been to one of my Vendee Globe presentations (or even if you have), you might like to see some of the videos used in the show. |
| Holy smokes. After Alex Thomson's (on Hugo Boss) keel failure and subsequent near-capsize, he was rescued by Mike Golding on Ecover. All then seemed well aside from the sad abandonment of Alex's boat… |
| Some great articles came out last week here in Maine, on the cover of the Sunday paper! |
| I have a new interview online, with some great southern ocean footage, and with me talking about the history of solo ocean racing...and more: www.t2p.tv. |
| I am sitting in the press room in St. Malo, France at the Route du Rhum race center. Just a few days ago I arrived in France from Spain where I had been assisting Tim Troy in his effort to make the start of the 5-Oceans Race. |
| I arrived late last night in Bilbao, Spain after a redeye transatlantic flight (and a 7hr layover at Heathrow), feeling surpisingly chipper despite the trip. So we had a late night "briefing" with our team of OceanPlanet Alumni here to help Tim Troy's last minute rush to the start of the 5-Oceans race. |
| Hello! A lot happening these days. BIG Thanks to those of you who attended my presentation last Thursday. The venue (Hannaford Hall on the USM Campus) was a great place, with fantastic audio & video facilities. We had a good turnout and everyone had a great time. If you missed it, watch these updates and I'll try to keep you posted on what's coming up next. |
| Wow, what a regatta! I've just arrived back in Portland (Maine) after an epic 7 races at the St. Francis Yacht Club's Rolex Big Boat Series (Sept 14-17). What a treat it was to be sailing on my old stomping ground, San Francisco Bay, after missing this regatta for several years. I was brought back to the Bay as tactician aboard Steve Madeira's "Mr. Magoo" in the competitive J120 class (10 boats), and was also able to visit many friends while in town. |
| Whether for solo racing, doublehanded, or with crew she is a great boat and something to be experienced. However, if you're racing fully crewed and long distance, you may want to add some more bunks! Whatever ocean race or sailing trip you've been dreaming of, OP may be the boat for you. |
| Bruce Schwab has spent much of the summer aboard sailboats across New England, joining both classic yachtsmen and grand prix racers in regattas from Downeast Maine to the Cape. His latest success was as celebrity tactician at Nantucket Sailing Week's "Celebrity Invitational Regatta" aboard International One Designs (IODs), August 17-18. |
| Better late than never: Thanks to all who attended my OceanPlanet II talk at The Inn on Peaks Island (July 18) or the Third annual OceanPlanet Lobstah Dinnah at the Osprey Restaurant (Aug 21). |
| You already should know about the "Third Annual OceanPlanet Lobstah Feed and Video Show" at the Osprey, this Friday, July 21st. (check here if you missed the announcement).
Now, for those of you near Portland (Maine), there is now a special Free Happy Hour reception at the Inn at Peak's Island, on Tuesday, the 18th. There will be some very special people there...it will be a good chance to rub elbows with some rather influential folks in Portland and Maine...;-) |
| Oops! Here is the latest on the event at the Osprey Restaurant, with the correct date of Friday, July 21… |
| What's that guy been up to? You know, the nut who sailed that crazy Vendee Globe race?
I've sort of been wondering that myself. So let's try to sum it up: |
| After sailing from our fantastic stay at North Cove Marina (in the heart of Manhattan), and a day in Newport, Rhode Island, OceanPlanet is on the last leg to Portland Yacht Services in Portland Maine. |
| The overnight ride from NYC to Newport aboard Orange II was in great conditions...WNW at 20-30kts, so despite using a double reef and trinquette (aka staysail/small jib) this turned out to be a really thrilling ride. |
| After a fantastic landfall in the Big Apple on Friday eve, OceanPlanet is happily moored at North Cove Marina in New York. It has been amazing how many people recognize the boat and come down to visit. What is also amazing is how many "around the world" boats have been in town lately… |
| After pulling out of Charleston the evening of May 9, much of the next day was spent motoring in light air. Running the engine so much makes it hot inside the boat, however the sunrise of the 10th almost made up for it: |
| Track the position of OceanPlanet with Global Marine Networks new Vessel Tracking!
We are just about to leave Charleston, SC on what should be a fast run to New York City… |
| Well, there are a few projects still to do on our repairs (like our final paint job), but we have escaped from Key West at last! We left (with supporting crew members Laurie Sampson and Beth Perry) on May 4th, and now I'm writing to you from the navigation station while at the dock in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| It's about time! OceanPlanet is almost ready to leave Key West and head north. It has been several months of work to do most of the repairs (our haulout for final painting will have to be later)… |
| It's been very busy in the OceanPlanet world. The repairs of the Key West damage has been going well, albiet a bit slower than predicted. |
| Over the last weekend, exactly one year after my memorable finish of the Vendee (wow, has it been a year?!), I visited fellow solo ocean racer, Derek Hatfield, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Those of you who followed the 02/03 Around Alone race (now known as the Velux 5-Oceans Race), might remember Derek as the hardy Canadian who finished that race 3rd place in class 2. |
| Repairs to OceanPlanet will be underway soon in Key West, Florida. I was originally hoping to ship her back to our home at Portland Yacht Service in Maine, but trucking costs and logistics didn't work out. |
| After a successful Key West Race (Ft. Lauderdale to Key West), the yacht OceanPlanet was damaged against a concrete seawall in a storm. |
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