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Surfing big waves - 26 September 2007

26 September 2007

Durban 2010 and Beyond had a fantastic days sailing, logging 121, miles in a 12 hour period. Most of that was spent surfing with the spinnaker up and “Guns and Roses” sounding out on the deck speakers.

It was all going so well, a fantastic days sailing in “Yee ha” conditions, and dinner being prepared by one of the best cooks on board, Anne Dickens. The seas were lively with the occasional 16 knots recorded as we lurched our way from wave top to wave top.

Suddenly there was a loud high pitched scream. Instinctively we all looked up at the kite - had it blown ? No the scream was from down below ! Was everyone alright ?

The disaster which had befallen Durban caused much hilarity. A 5 litre jug of tomato and basil sauce intended for supper had lurched its way upward off the galley worktop, and gravity had done the rest. The normally bright yellow soleboards (floor boards to non sailors) were now a bright sitcky red.

Anne soldiered stoically on and still managed to produce a fantastic pasta dish accompanied by John’s home baked bread rolls…

Ricky

1. johan, stellenbosch 27 September 2007

Hi guys, keep up the good work. I am holding aal my thumbs for you. Build that lead . Keep on trimming the spinnaker Joe.

Cheers

Johan

2. Len Graves, Chelmsford 27 September 2007

A BIG HELLO to David, Claire and Shyam, Watching yoyr progress with great interest, fantastic performance todate. Of course my loyalties are with Nova Scotia but it’s just great to see you Guys doing so well.
See you in Salvador.
Len

3. Balazs, Budapest, Hungary 27 September 2007

Great surfing photo Ricky! Push it hard guys on board Durban2010, be beyond! Cheers: Bal�zs

4. John Kelly, Wyboston 27 September 2007

Greetings to you ALL and three cheers to Anne (Chef of the Seas) for soldiering on with the Pasta and keeping up the spirits of a first class crew.

No doubt you will hear other screams throughout the voyage but hey ho it all adds to the excitement! - how many times can you murder a dish?

Bear down on that Hull and Humber and let them be looking back at you.

John and Elaine

5. Jan Nel, Ladismith 27 September 2007

Dont worry about the sauce anne there is much more in my secret hideaway spots, just ask the squirrel were he stored the acorns. hi skipper ride that low pressure, just watch your barometer. ian will hold the guy. al the crew, dont worry,be happy! squirrel jan

6. NORMAN MURDEY, DURBAN 28 September 2007

Keep up the good work in particular the navigator your course looks good please do not take any fliers like the last race (those cost us a place) keep Hull & Western Australia covered, enjoy and sail safe.

7. Anchorman, Hereford 28 September 2007

Well done you sea dogs. I’ve been monitoring your progress over the last 9 days whilst sunning myself by the side of the hotel pool/beach in Cyprus.

(well somebody’s got to do it!).

Sorry to hear of Anne’s misfortune in the soup kitchen. I recommend daily floggings to stop that sort of caper!

Good luck as you progress Southwards - watch out for those sneaky oompaloompas

ANCHORMAN.

8. Bob & Jan, Hampshire UK 28 September 2007

Hi Ricky
Looks better than the Weymouth double !!
Go for it ...
Bob & Jan

9. peter collins, London 28 September 2007

Keith Howard,
Watching your progress with interest on Durban 2010 keep up the good work,safe voyage and good luck.
Peter Collins

10. Muriel, france 29 September 2007

Hello Erika
How are you since La Rochelle in the bar where we saw the rugby game ?
I hope that durban will have a better rank at the arrival.
Despite I saw that cooker make your days better with good bread.
Tell me how it is to sail with all this crew ? and how was the sea ? did you see dolphins, wales, turtles ?
Enjoy your trip

Muriel

11. Debbie Flaxman, Bromley 03 October 2007

Hello Keith (Howard)
Following your journey, hope you do well. Did you remember to take some alcohol hand gel with you?.....I can feel a research study coming on “ Hand Hygiene at Sea - How easy is it?” What do you think? ??? Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Infection Control at Lewisham.
Debbie Flaxman

12. bernadette, essex 21 October 2007

hi anne hope u & all on durban r well.congrats on 1st place enjoy stay in brazil sarah teaching me how 2 operate computer!!!m &d;r well luv from all here godspeed bernadette xxx

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