Hull & Humber wins Race 1 - Race News
Hull & Humber wins Race 1
19 September 2007
Hull & Humber crossed the finish line of Race 1 off La Rochelle on Wednesday evening at 1956 local time (1756 GMT).
Upon being congratulated on his win after crossing the line, Skipper Danny Watson told Race Director Joff Bailey: ‘Thank you, we have a very happy crew here’. The Race Team are now preparing the Champagne and cold beers for the crew when they arrive in the Bassin des Chalutiers in the centre of La Rochelle. They are expected to be alongside in less than an hour.
1. Also ran, Grimsby 19 September 2007
Well Done H&H;, Keep up the good work, It’s great to see all the hard work is paying off. Make the most of the R&R;.
Paul
2. Rebecca Axcell, Bath 19 September 2007
Well done H&H;, fantastic start! (must have been the cooking on motherwatch...!)
3. jOHN Lewis, Prestwood Stourbridge WM 19 September 2007
Well done to Hull and Humber.
What a first leg. I am well and truly hooked on this race.
My good friend Paul Myers is aboard the Glasgow and I am watching their every move… I believe at one point Glasgow you were out in front… What happened?
Still early days and all that.
I wish you all well, enjoy and stay safe.
I hope to wind surf past you all at some point round the world!
Don’t get wet now.
4. Jo Pulleyn, York 19 September 2007
Well done Hull & Humber (nice to have a “Yorkshire Boat") hope they have the Yorkshire flag on their boat flying proudly, as it(the flag) circumnavigated on Jersey Clipper 05 / 06! Well done Danny and Claires’ uncle Malcolm .
5. Kathy Malet, London 19 September 2007
Congratulations to all of you aboard Hull and Humber what a fantastic start!! Hi Fi hope you’re enjoying a few celebratory drinks and some gourmet food before heading off on the next leg ;o) Really proud of you all, take care and good luck! Kathyxx
6. Steve Hulcoop, Bristol 19 September 2007
well done to all the crew on the hull &humber;enjoy the celebrations and a little rest steve xx
7. Rick Merrall, Grimsby 19 September 2007
Congratulations to all on Hull and Humber. A terrific start and the way to go. I just knew that with Rachel in the crew you couldn’t go wrong. And well done to all other crews as well - an absolutely fantastic effort. I hope the injured Jamaica crewman will soon be over his bruises and will be back on board in no time flat. Good luck to you all for the Atlantic. Best wishes, Shak
8. Barbara & Bob Watson, Beckenham, Kent 19 September 2007
Hi Danny and crew
Many Many congratulations to you all on winning the first race into La Rochelle. It was great speaking to you this evening Danny as you crossed the line. Very proud of you and all the crew. The hard work paid off. You must all be feeling absolutely wonderful this evening. Great news!
Big Love, Mum & Dad xx (Babs & Bob)
9. Danny Brown, Kingston Upon Hull 20 September 2007
Well done to all on Hull and Humber makes me proud to be from the city. Danny Brown.
10. Catherine Carr, Lincolnshire 20 September 2007
Congratulations to all, keep up the good work!
Love from Rachel’s Auntie.
11. Danny Brown, Kingston Upon Hull 20 September 2007
COME ON YOU HULL [and Humber] JUST LIKE THE BLACK and WHITES YOUI CAN BE WORLD BEATERS.
12. anne streatfeild, London 20 September 2007
Absolutely fantastic, well done, you’re all brilliant!
It’s been really quite frustrating at work as the website has been blocked so I wasn’t able to keep up, I’m now fighting my cause with the CEO and it looks promising! Go Ull n Umber......
Anne xx
13. Jeff Braham, Wantage, England 20 September 2007
Congratulations on a superb race H&H;. Our Marketing Director, Steve Osborne is on board. Great stuff Steve, we’re all proud of you. Get some sleep!!
Jeff Braham
14. Brian, London & Cape Town 21 September 2007
Well done the Crew of H&H;supported by your skipper Danny! Seems you could have used all your sails in one leg! How was the the windseeker?
Danny well done with your 1st podium!
All the best,
Brian











