Uniquely Singapore - Crew Blog

South Atlantic swell

10 November 2007

One of the things I’ve been looking forward to seeing is the large swell of the South Atlantic and as I emerged for this morning’s watch there it was. Valleys of water 200 hundred yards wide, edged by 5 metre walls of water were rolling towards the stern of the…

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What to wear?

08 November 2007

It’s hard to believe that only a week ago, the decision to make in terms of clothing was whether or not to wear a jacket on a night watch with…

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A letter home

07 November 2007

To Dee, Chris, Baz and all our families, friends and supporters.  Thanks for your messages and continuing support, always much appreciated.

After a hot and humid first week…

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Countdown to Durban

04 November 2007

Well, we are left with 2867 nautical miles to Durban.

Everything is now becoming a supreme effort. Moving around the boat is like an act of faith. I…

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No place like home

04 November 2007

Clean and efficient, a fun place to live, with great food as well! That’s how I will describe life on Uniquely Singapore (The Clipper as well as the country!)

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Dear David

01 November 2007

Angela Marriner
Uniquely Singapore
Somewhere in the South Atlantic

1 November 2007
Mr D Cusworth Esq
Clipper Crew Recruitment

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Apologies to Kipling….

30 October 2007

If you can race your boat when all about you
Are losing wind and blaming it on Highs;
If you can wake yourself when you don’t…

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A ‘can do’ attitude with a touch of sweet passion

29 October 2007

The experience in “Uniquely Singapore” is truly remarkable. Me, a simple man leading a simple life for 35 years was given an opportunity to explore a whole new world. Married…

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Settling in

28 October 2007

Kok Siong from Singapore has joined for Leg 2 along with me for this and the next leg to Fremantle.  We are made welcome by the existing crew, disappointed by…

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Can’t shake them off

27 October 2007

After the race started Wednesday, three days ago, it only took an hour or so before we lost sight of land. Losing sight of each other, however, has been a…

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Charity stunt begins and ends on the cuddy

26 October 2007

What has got six legs, is doing eleven legs, has three brains (optional) and when rigged as a four-legged racing machine could barely do a lap of the cuddy?

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Thanks from the skipper

25 October 2007

It is just half an hour before we have to give our position to the lead boat. We report in every 12 hours to give position and to report any…

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New strategies for Race 3

25 October 2007

We have departed Salvador a lighter crew but with heavier hearts having left behind some extraordinary friends who will be sorely missed. Now here we are, our crew gained Paul…

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Seventh place for Uniquely Singapore

18 October 2007

Uniquely Singapore crossed the finish line at 19:58 local time (22:58 GMT) to take seventh place in Race 2 from La Rochelle to Salvador, Brazil.  They are currently making their…

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Time to restock

17 October 2007

Two jobs specific to me on board are boat first aider (second to Mark, if something nasty happens I’ll be the one holding the scissors) and victualler (food and general…

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A message from the skipper

15 October 2007

It is nearly the end of a rather eventful race. The crew of Uniquely Singapore have been emotionally high and low, very low at times as a group and individually.…

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After three weeks at sea, this much I know

13 October 2007

- The skipper’s decision is final. The skipper reserves the right to change his decisions at will, without notice.
- Headsail changes inevitably occur ten minutes before dinner…

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This feels a bit familiar

12 October 2007

It’s a bizarre an analogy but the Doldrums might have a touch of London’s A303 motorway about it!

You are heading southwest, off to warmer climes and a…

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John and Jeanne report back

09 October 2007

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The mercury is rising, the barometer is falling and the temperature is hot, hot, hot. We’re finally entering the Doldrums! Hurray! The Doldrums bring with them…

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Uniquely Singapore: The Movie

07 October 2007

The set is obviously our 68-foot Clipper moving its way around the world, some days fast, some days slow and some days, of course, are more hairy than others. I…

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