Lucky you! We went down to Plymouth in September when the ACWS was in town and were really impressed - the racing was really close inshore, and as we watched from on Plymouth Hoe we could hear the commentary and live audio from the boats really clearly as well. MrsHJ and I posted some stuff about it over in the America's Cup thread at the time.
In fact, here's a favourite compilation from Day 2 again - can't have to much of a good thing. Good soundtrack as well....
So you watched from shore? I was thinking about rafting our group up and watching from our boats, but then we wouldn't get the Jumbotron and the audio. We'll probably rendevous in Aquatic Park, dingy to shore and walk to a venue. I can't wait! On the bay, the winds through the slot are the strongest in August, 25 knots + steady in the afternoons is typical. I'm tasked with finding the perfect spot to take my club.
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Jan 8, 2012 - 9:38am
Alpine wrote:
Yeah! About time! A sailing thread. I'm the cruise chair for our yacht club. We are planning some cruises for the SF Bay for 2012 including some anchor outs where we can watch the ACWS up close.
Lucky you! We went down to Plymouth in September when the ACWS was in town and were really impressed - the racing was really close inshore, and as we watched from on Plymouth Hoe we could hear the commentary and live audio from the boats really clearly as well. MrsHJ and I posted some stuff about it over in the America's Cup thread at the time.
In fact, here's a favourite compilation from Day 2 again - can't have to much of a good thing. Good soundtrack as well....
Right, I reckon this place needs a general sailing/nautical/maritime thread, so here it is.
And if you're wondering about the title, well I'm afraid it's something specific to British sailors, as "Sailing By" is the title to the piece of music that is always played before the 00:48 GMT forecast on BBC Radio 4.
Something we've been brought up with I suppose. Play it to some Brits of a certain age and they we will either well up with nostalgic tears if we're away from home, grab a pencil ready to copy down the forecast (one of its actual purposes - the other is to fill in the gap between the previous programme and the forecast, as the forecast absolutely has to be broadcast at the same time, a flexible, repetative piece of music was chosen) or fall asleep in a pavlovian response. Just like Jarvis Cocker.
Yeah! About time! A sailing thread. I'm the cruise chair for our yacht club. We are planning some cruises for the SF Bay for 2012 including some anchor outs where we can watch the ACWS up close.
Banque Populaire sails around the world, arriving back at the start line between Ushant and The Lizard last night after 29,002 nautical miles and 45 days, 13 hours, 42m and 53s.
An average of 26.5kts.
And here she is cracking on at 41kts...
My Got......... Cracking on INDEED. That must be exhilarating as hell to sail one of those in those conditions!
Banque Populaire sails around the world, arriving back at the start line between Ushant and The Lizard last night after 29,002 nautical miles and 45 days, 13 hours, 42m and 53s.
An average of 26.5kts.
And here she is cracking on at 41kts...
holy crap. how the hell did the mast stay attached?
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Jan 7, 2012 - 3:33pm
So, back in the 21st century.
Banque Populaire sails around the world, arriving back at the start line between Ushant and The Lizard last night after 29,002 nautical miles and 45 days, 13 hours, 42m and 53s.
Right, I reckon this place needs a general sailing/nautical/maritime thread, so here it is.
And if you're wondering about the title, well I'm afraid it's something specific to British sailors, as "Sailing By" is the title to the piece of music that is always played before the 00:48 GMT forecast on BBC Radio 4.
Something we've been brought up with I suppose. Play it to some Brits of a certain age and they we will either well up with nostalgic tears if we're away from home, grab a pencil ready to copy down the forecast (one of its actual purposes - the other is to fill in the gap between the previous programme and the forecast, as the forecast absolutely has to be broadcast at the same time, a flexible, repetative piece of music was chosen) or fall asleep in a pavlovian response. Just like Jarvis Cocker.
Location: Still in the tunnel, looking for the light. Gender:
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Jan 7, 2012 - 3:21pm
Right, I reckon this place needs a general sailing/nautical/maritime thread, so here it is.
And if you're wondering about the title, well I'm afraid it's something specific to British sailors, as "Sailing By" is the title to the piece of music that is always played before the 00:48 GMT forecast on BBC Radio 4.
Something we've been brought up with I suppose. Play it to some Brits of a certain age and they we will either well up with nostalgic tears if we're away from home, grab a pencil ready to copy down the forecast (one of its actual purposes - the other is to fill in the gap between the previous programme and the forecast, as the forecast absolutely has to be broadcast at the same time, a flexible, repetative piece of music was chosen) or fall asleep in a pavlovian response. Just like Jarvis Cocker.
Cracking on INDEED. That must be exhilarating as hell to sail one of those in those conditions!
