Monthly Archives: January 2009

Vendée Globe – Sam Davies having fun

Posted on January 8, 2009 by admin

Before the start, someone asked Sam Davies if she wanted to emulate Ellen MacArthur. Sam replied that, although she enjoyed sailing hard, she had no intention of driving herself to the point of misery as Ellen regularly did. It’s difficult … Continue reading →

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Vendée Globe – breaking news. Le Cam capsized and rescued.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

I was going to wait until tomorrow before writing about the Vendée Globe, but this is serious – with a happy outcome. News on the Vendée Globe site is a bit fragmented, but here is what I have found: Photos … Continue reading →

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Marine Electrics and Electronics – the power supply

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

What electrical equipment does a typical boat carry? Thirty or forty years ago, when I was passionately active in the sailing world, most yachts made pretty simple demands on their electrical supplies. Small craft carried little more than navigation and … Continue reading →

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New Freebooters 2009 – what to expect

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

My apologies to my regular visitors for the lack of new content over the Christmas/New Year break. I’ve been too busy to write, but I haven’t stopped reading and researching. I’ve been looking back at what I posted during the … Continue reading →

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