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Conquering the World's oceans and circumnavigating the globe is sure to throw up a story or two. Get the inside track on race conditions, crew experiences and general life onboard right here in our blog.
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Homeward Bound
03 July 2008
As we make our way in the final race towards Liverpool and home, my emotions waver between the elation of completing our adventure, staying the course, and yet a twinge of sadness in being unable to continue the journey encompassing even more destinations. After completing over 35,000 nautical miles, living…
A word from the boat imposter
27 June 2008
I’ve been formally instructed by my esteemed team leader, Lucy, to write the latest blog. Bearing in mind I don’t know what a blog is, this should be interesting.
…It is summer - honest!
24 June 2008
Today I am informed that we passed the longitude of Salvador, the furthest point west on our outward track, so we have finally completed a full 360 degrees around the…
Let them eat cake
21 June 2008
This morning’s plan to take a nice sunrise shot for the Summer Sailstice always had a slim chance of success. After a week of fog during our crossing of the…
Looking forward to the challenges ahead
18 June 2008
After our stopover in Halifax, where we had time to sample the local seafood fare, we set off on a special race to Sydney, Nova Scotia. This did not count…
Thanks Halifax
13 June 2008
We had a good downwind start in the D250 race, and kept a good position until the container vessel mixed it up by allowing the tail enders to gybe before…
Life on Lucy’s watch
06 June 2008
No-one likes being last and the change of watches for the race to Halifax has allowed us to work on a new race strategy - trim, helm, slick tacks, speedy…
Maintaining speed and morale
01 June 2008
So what has the crew of eighteen on the good ship Durban 2010 and Beyond been up to since we last checked in? Statistically speaking, not a great deal -…
Settling in to life onboard
27 May 2008
For the round the world crew and those who have been on board Durban 2010 and Beyond since Qingdao or earlier, the Jamaica stopover was tantalisingly short but, having sorted…
Jamaica: Once you go you know!
21 May 2008
Having safely navigated our way through the Panama Canal without too much delay, (some boats have to wait months!), the Clipper fleet assembled some 50 miles north of Colon for…
Critical Meltdown
11 May 2008
CRITICAL MELTDOWN
Sweltering heat is making life onboard Durban 2010 and Beyond a challenge in more ways then one. The temperature during the day on deck touches at…
Chasing the sea breeze
08 May 2008
Well you have probably been wondering what we have been doing on the ‘Mighty Durbs’ as we have gradually slipped into the prize position of 10th - apart from lose…
Zen and the Art of the Clipper Race
05 May 2008
Sunday - Whilst struggling with the lack of wind all sorts of activities are underway. Firstly we have the reverse of fishing; usually fishermen sit for hours on the banks…
Better than I hoped
02 May 2008
Having sailed with a spinnaker up for several days now, we new leggers are getting to grips with the various manoeuvres and, importantly, learning the nomenclature of the numerous lines…
Goodbye Albatross
29 April 2008
Another tough day in South Africa, or at least on 544 square feet of it! This racing business is hard! The sun shines, not a cloud in sight. We are…
Back where we belong
26 April 2008
Our trip to California was unfortunately a whirlwind one, lasting little more than 36 hours, during which we not only had to work through a large list of jobs on…
The laughter has continued
19 April 2008
As the crew kick back and finally join the motor-sailing cruising division. Daily horoscope readings from some of the US’ finest publications, reveal …that Hagen, John and Clare on arrival…
Dive! Dive! Dive!
18 April 2008
The laughter has continued. As the crew kick back and finally join the motor-sailing cruising division, daily horoscope readings from some of the US’s finest publications, reveal… Hagen, John and…
Life couldn’t be better
14 April 2008
We left Hawaii Yacht Club, on Wednesday, the 9th of April, in a drizzle, but by the next day everyone was on deck in shorts and t-shirts, thinking what a…
Back at sea again
12 April 2008
Well, we’re finally back at sea again, and this time as a sailing vessel rather than as a glorified motorized surfboard (admittedly we are motorsailing at present in order to…
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