Mini Vendee Globe Race solo in 20' boat

Started by Doug SC, Jan 05, 2025, 04:53 PM

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Doug SC

Jan 05, 2025, 04:53 PM
I though this might be of interest as they are sailing a 20' one design plywood boat.

https://minigloberace.com/

Norm L.

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Jan 06, 2025, 03:33 PM
Those adventure have grown.
Once it was just crossing the Atlantic or Pacific

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8' 11" fiberglass, Atlantic west to east 142 days, many of them drifting and finally crushed on Irish rocks.
Then there was an 1866 26' galvanized rowboat in 37 days. But it was crew of two.
The last half of 1800's was full of competitive crossings most in lifeboats or other row boats.

Now the world in self-constructed wooden sailboats. Amazing. With a touch on insaneing?

Captain Kidd

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Jan 15, 2025, 09:07 AM
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep." Psalm 107:23-24

Wolverine

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Jan 15, 2025, 10:15 AM
That is pretty cool.  I almost went sailing yesterday, now I  wish I had as I would have seen the boat in action.
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Captain Kidd

#5
Jan 16, 2025, 08:53 AM
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep." Psalm 107:23-24

Wolverine

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Jan 16, 2025, 10:47 AM
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Captain Kidd

#7
Jan 16, 2025, 01:29 PM
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep." Psalm 107:23-24

Wolverine

#8
Jan 21, 2025, 05:56 PM
Quote from: Doug SC on Jan 05, 2025, 04:53 PMI though this might be of interest as they are sailing a 20' one design plywood boat.

https://minigloberace.com/

Here is a link to an article from "Towndock.net", our local "news" outlet.

https://towndock.net/shippingnews/sv-skookum-takes-on-the-world
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Norm L.

#9
Jan 23, 2025, 12:35 PM
Skookum is a great story and will get better.
I would be interested in the story of him trailing this boat across the country. Spending $56k and all his time I'm expecting a 25-year-old pickup truck and a used trailer

Wolverine

#10
Jan 25, 2025, 10:26 AM
Skookum and it's captain Josh Kali will be at the town dock today at noon answering questions.  I'll be there with camera in hand. 
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Wolverine

#11
Jan 25, 2025, 02:28 PM
I arrived at the coffee shop across rom the harbor at 11:30 and sat there until 12:40 with no sight of Skookum or it's skipper.  I drove to the dinghy dock and wildlife ramp, but nothing, so I returned home.  Checking the harbor cam just now I see it's at the town dock. Photos are taken ever 5 minutes so I went back in time and until their arrival at 1:20.  The live cam shows they're still there with a small contingency of fans.

https://towndock.net/harborcam   
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Norm L.

#12
Jan 25, 2025, 03:07 PM
Is that it in water on the far side of the dock?

Wolverine

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Jan 25, 2025, 03:45 PM
It's on the right side with blue sail covers.
1985 Compac 19/II  s/v Miss Adventure
1990 Pacific Seacraft Orion  s/v Madame Blue
1986 Seidelmann 295  s/v Sur La Mer

Captain Kidd

#14
Jan 25, 2025, 04:01 PM
So you didn't get to see them live? Too bad. That would have been interesting.
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep." Psalm 107:23-24
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