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In the picture now

02 May 2008

Uniquely Singapore's Jurgen sees the bigger picture

Having just joined the race after following it on daily basis for the last seven months, I saw a lot of pictures, video clips and read a lot of blogs about life on board.

This generated a lot of pictures and thoughts in my head to try and anticipate what it would be like. The pictures of sun blessed people on deck, on the helm, or working below and above deck were intriguing and I wondered what it would be like to become part of this, what it would be like to be in the picture rather than just looking at it.

Having been at sea for just over a week now, I have well and truly become part of this picture.

All these videos and snapshots are great to be in but for me it is more important to be in the ‘bigger picture,’ the one that we can’t see and that will remain in my head much longer than any photograph. This bigger picture is the undertaking of a group of people to achieve a common goal to move this boat across the water as safely and fast as possible. The learning curve for the newcomer is steep but I have been met with smiles and patience alongside with encouragement and guidance.

The bigger picture is also to rediscover the basic principles of human behaviour and interdependency which we often lose in our busy lives on land. The boat philosophy, as far as I see it, is striving to remind us every day of those basic needs to interact with each other in a human way. This bigger picture will be the most important one that I will come away with and will remember when the race is over.

A big hello to everyone, especially Debra and Tony Povey, two people who have been my rock in the planning of this adventure. A big hello also to Jordan in Baltimore (please reply to my e mail).

A few words in German: Viele Gruesse an alle Freunde und Verwandten in Deutschland von meinem grossen Abenteuer. Drueckt mir weiterhin die Daumen das alles weiterhin gut laeuft.

So long

Jurgen

1. Magdalena, Santa Cruz, CA 02 May 2008

Hoi Jurgen,
freue mich, dass Du Spass hast. Ich folge Singapore taeglich einige Male via Internet, und find es super, dass Ihr vorne dabei seit.
Lass mir besonders Michelle, Jan, Marlena, und all die anderen, die sich noch an mich erinnern, gruessen.
Take care, go fast, but above all keep having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Magdalena

2. deb&tony;Povey, maidstone kent england 02 May 2008

Wow Jurgen, says it all really, and only after a week! thanks for a mention in dispatches.
goodluck to all on singapore.

3. dennis preedy, burnham on sea 03 May 2008

Jurgen, Hope you enjoy your adventure, as much as those before you.

This leg of the race seems to be the closest yet, with 1st. 2nd. 3rd.& 4th. positions
changing daily and the rest of the fleet pushing hard, just behind. Very Exciting.

Crew of UNIQULEY SINGAPORE great going. Keep Competitive, Keep Safe & God Speed.

4. Dennis & Noel Chapman, Lindfield Sussex UK 03 May 2008

Jurgen
Well done you appear to be 3rd, could this be an omen for you and your fellow newcomers,
keep up the good work! House still there, plants O.K.
We have booked for 3 nights in Liverpool even though we may not receive tickets but we shall attempt to link up.
Best of luck and good wishes to all of the crew.
Regards Noel & Dennis

5. Joachim Preuss, Ratingen/germany 05 May 2008

Moin Juergen!

Mast- und Schotbruch und immer ne Handbreit Schnaps im Glas! Schade, dass das mit dem Klassentreffen bei Dir nicht klappt.

Aber es gibt eben Dinge, die sind einfach besser…

Ahoi aus Ratingen

Joachim Preuss <:-)

PS: Habe einen Link von unserer Seite auf den Crew-Blog gelegt.

6. Cees Kniestedt, N' Chailey - E' Sussex. 05 May 2008

Hey Girls and Guys,
just in case you weren’t aware of it, but Uniquely Singapore is in the lead!!
Did Doctor Jurgen bring some potions that make you want to get ashore quickly!!!
or perhaps some of those special go fast pills???
Anyway whatever it is, you guys are doing great, keep surprising them all..
Take care and sail ho.... Cees Kniestedt

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