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

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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

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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

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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
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