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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Second Life and Sailonline – two very different worlds
The first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race at sailonline.org was invaded by a large and chatty group of folks from virtual world Second Life’s sailing fraternity. Since then, I have had an exciting ride as a passenger on a … Continue reading
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Vendée Globe – I sail best when I’m alone (Mike Golding)
The November edition of Yachting Monthly (which I subscribe to in electronic form) has a page dedicated to the answers British competitors gave to various questions. Rivalry and Competition. Skippers all agree that they are not agressive about their competitors. … Continue reading
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Vendée Globe on Google Earth
I was browsing the Océan Virtuel fora when I came across a Google Earth model of the Vendée Globe. At the time I checked it, there was an error in race leader Loïc Peyon’s position – his boat was shown … Continue reading
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Wintry Weather – time for gulaschsuppe
While places further north are getting significant snowfalls, all I’m getting here in the Limousin region of France is fine drizzle that isn’t quite cold enough to become sleet. I was just beginning to think that it was getting past … Continue reading
What’s Up, Doc? – don’t mention Bugs on board
There were plety of libations offered to Neptune as the Vendée Globe fleet crossed the equator. Sam Davies offered Mumm’s to the Sea God and a bar of chocolate to herself, but ice man Riou said he wasn’t drinking alone … Continue reading