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It appears that the wind maps and predictions are actually real and are updated twice a day. No wonder the predictions change...

Those of you on the southwest side of Reunion Island are about to get into a head wind in the next 12-24 hours and you are going to be DEAD!!!

Doesn't matter if you are going 14 knots when you are going the wrong way...

Poor Jim... he's up there off of Reunion Island losing speed...
 
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Playing around with the game, I noticed that and made an adjustment to be in a better position to round the marker. It would be a bxxch to have to back track to round the marker.
 
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Who is "Blow Me Down"
 
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When I started about three days ago I had no idea I had to go around that buoy! So that is why I got so far to the west. I thought the whole point of around the world racing was point A to point B. Didn't know about the additional points in between A and B :( I'll pay attention next time :grin:
 
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Hi Guys,

This looks like fun, I just added Mauka Showers to the race! :grin:

Thanks for the heads up about the bouys, but Im gonna try to head with the heavier currents and then tack back across the lighter ones in 12 hours. I hope I can get back online in time.
 
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When I started about three days ago I had no idea I had to go around that buoy! So that is why I got so far to the west. I thought the whole point of around the world racing was point A to point B. Didn't know about the additional points in between A and B :( I'll pay attention next time :grin:

Excuses...

Your a dead man.
 
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When I started about three days ago I had no idea I had to go around that buoy! So that is why I got so far to the west. I thought the whole point of around the world racing was point A to point B. Didn't know about the additional points in between A and B :( I'll pay attention next time :grin:

+1 plus I assumed Jim had researched this enough to know the rules...then turtle starts talking about a marker to which I laugh then see the marker this morning. Sails started a turning.... :smt043:smt043
 
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Hi Guys,

This looks like fun, I just added Mauka Showers to the race! :grin:

Thanks for the heads up about the bouys, but Im gonna try to head with the heavier currents and then tack back across the lighter ones in 12 hours. I hope I can get back online in time.

I added you to the group. I think you should have a message to accept.
 
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Ok, dumb question. How come nobody is going around the marker? When you click on some of the leaders their track does not go around the marker?
I may have figured it out??? I took it that you had to round it, not just pass it to your port side.

Do i have to round the waypoint at Mauritius Islands?


Yes you must! The waypoint is located Northeast of Mauritius Islands " 20000’00”S 580 00’00”E " and is marked with a 30 foot orange flag and Buoy! You have to sail to Cochin leaving it at PORT, no matter the distance from the Mark. You can sail directly to Cochin if you wish but you won't be able to finish the second leg according to regulations.
 
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Chuck,

That information would have been useful a couple of days ago now it's just frustrating news. :smt021:smt021:smt021:smt021
 
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+1 plus I assumed Jim had researched this enough to know the rules...then turtle starts talking about a marker to which I laugh then see the marker this morning. Sails started a turning.... :smt043:smt043

Now this is what I call the blind leading the blind :grin::smt089:smt100
 
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Someone almost hit the island!!!
 
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what the hell happened to my strong wind today? I'm getting into a little trouble here. I have to figure out how to get around that marker without pulling a "banana hammock".
 
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I think Gary's using a motor... He's been at 11 knts all day and I've been holding steady at 14! I just can't catch him. Does Yanmar make a diesel trolling motor??

I looks like you're pushing Gary.
 
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I looks like you're pushing Gary.

You're too kind...... I actually think he's pulling me:huh: I'm feeling like a Young Skywalker although I've found quite a reluctant Yoda:smt100:smt100:smt100:smt100:smt100 I'll keep at him until he gives me the sword:grin:
 
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I heard that Gary is kicked out from the Volvo ocean race forum.:smt043
 
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teach me for sleeping in on a Sunday, I almost hit that island and now I have to do a Banana Hammock in no wind.
 

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