Volvo Ocean Race - report from sailonline.org 13 Oct 2008

The sailonline game is so addictive that I nearly forgot to pay for the next year’s hosting of this blog - it’s due tomorrow. It’s a heady mix of the feel of navigating a blue water race in real time with real weather forecasts, and the amazing companionship of the associated chat window.
Mixed in with [...]

My first race sailing a VO70 - one more mark to round

Well, I’ve managed to sail my way up to 315th place after starting over 8 hours late. Its always easier from behind, but I only slipped back once during the day - when I forgot to come back in from gardening in time to change course for Mark No3. That lost me 9 places and [...]