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Halifax - Our second home!

13 June 2008

westernaustralia2011.com at the D250 race start

After a few days of well earned rest and the enjoyment of being showered with kindness and warmth, rivers of beer and an abundance of food, we were ready to set off again. But this time it’s only a short 250nm race.

It was sad to leave Halifax as it was definitely one of our favourite stopovers and
we are now sailing towards Sydney, Nova Scotia. This short race - in honour of Canada’s 250th year of democracy – has begun with a promising mix of sunshine and wind. What, no fog!!

The race start was right in front of Halifax Port with waves, cheers and the sounds of drums and bagpipes as we left. Nova Scotia (the yacht) was out in the lead. It was a great sight with all the yachts heading out of the channel, tacking and gybing, trying to keep out of the way of the huge container ship creeping up behind us.

However, lady luck (or was it Martin’s tactics?) put us in front position rounding the first mark and we are pleased to say that we are still holding this lead with Uniquely Singapore not too far behind.

Not even a day to go, so the pressure is on. Will there be another chance for a shout of Aussie, Aussie, Aussie on the podium? Well we’re certainly giving it a good try.

Jay

1. Mum and Dad Silk, Tenterden Kent 13 June 2008

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Go Go Go
From the Silks & McRoberts

2. Kate T-P, Worcester 13 June 2008

Back home again and glued to the website again. Great to meet you all in Halifax - feel like a proper WA groupie now - go WA and happy birthday Brian!

3. Nigel, Perth, W.A. 14 June 2008

Go BBB team! Another great result. I’ve just been to Gallipoli to see where Anzacs and Brits struggled in 1915. I thought of Bruce and his Anzac 250 an age ago. Keep up the fighting and win the last legs. You know you can do it and so do we.

4. Anne and Dai, Perth WA 15 June 2008

So enjoyed the recent videos- especially seeing the end of Race 12 and John Boy sleeping like a newborn STILL!! Fantastic results - well done all. Good luck for the longer push across the Atlantic to Cork - it’ll all be over too quickly now. Enjoy yourselves and keep safe- I’ll be glued to the website as usual. love Anne xxxx

5. Rich and hanna, London 16 June 2008

Go on John-boy - get another podium finish! thinking of you, and wishing all of you all the best with this leg…

6. Jaccqueline, Shropshire, UK 16 June 2008

Go Western Australia!!! You’ve got the perfect team and will smash this last leg - go, go GO!!!!!!!!

7. PETER LAWRENCE, Melbourne, Australia 16 June 2008

So Marty and the hotshot crew, the last big leg of the big world race on the Big Blue Boat - it can’t get bigger than that. Now that you know how to win, the best of luck for a fast race, fair winds and a first finish! Will be eagerly watching the usual 4-6 times a day, and look forward to cheering you in to Cork with big winning smiles. The banners will be flying again so steer straight for them. Keep safe and enjoy the penultimate ride on your faithful home. Go BBB. Peter

8. Karen McRobert, Ashford, Kent 16 June 2008

A huge good luck to my big brother Martin and all the crew on the BBB on your big voyage to Cork. We are all really proud of your achievements, and are naturally expecting another podium finish...no pressure!! Your insentive for this one is all those nice refreshing pints of guinness waiting for you hmmmm Enjoy your travels and take very good care of each other, Love Kaz, Lee and mischievous Harry xxx

9. Hilary, Perth, WA 17 June 2008

Way to go WA! looking forward to seeing you on the podium in Cork. H x

10. Sharon, Perth WA 17 June 2008

Hey there, A very belated congrats to you all on your no. 1 podium finish. I’m back in oz now after an incredible visit to cuba and it’s great to be home and you’re now onto your next win! You’ve got the taste of winning and definitely the crew to match, I’m now on the tag team, go, go go. sharon xx

11. Margaret and John Heald, Great Eccleston 17 June 2008

hi big blue we are back to watch your every move.well done on your last results build on your achievements and lets have a good final long leg. will hope neptune and his mate golum comunicate to spur you on but at the end it is down to you all to work as a team 24/7 go for it and god bless and god speed j&m;.see you in cork.

12. Harry McRobert, Ashford, Kent 17 June 2008

Oi’s got a Big Blue Boat, Oi’S like to sail it in the sea and when it wins the race to Cork I’ll hear a big YIPPEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Go Go Uncle Martin, can’t wait to see you in Liverpool, Lots of Love Harry x

13. Mary South, New York, NY 18 June 2008

Back at my desk and wishing I was with you all for the last race! Go Big Blue! And thanks for your incredible hospitality in having me aboard...xxx

14. Sister Sue., Aberdeenshire 19 June 2008

Hello to my favourite TV personalities How cool are you? But why oh why are you now in your usual position again? Last ;-( Come on CC, we are relying on you for podium positions in Cork and Liverpool! Leave alone all the luxury food items and GET SAILING!
Love and hugs to you all Sister Sue xxxxxxxxx

15. Mike Finn, Hallow England 19 June 2008

Hello Sailor Brian!
Just looked on my world map - only another 2 inches to go - but sad to say it’s all up hill!
Good luck on the run in…
Mike and Ann

16. Vic Silk, Woolloomooloo 20 June 2008

Watch out for them growlers - you’re skipper has a history with them you know! Can’t wait to see you in Cork - i’ll have the tent pitched. Lots of love, Vicx

17. The Major, East Malling, Kent 20 June 2008

What ho all aboard WA, (and Vic Silk!)

where is Woolloomooloo? I am sure youve just made that up! too many vowels for my liking.

looking forward to seeing you all in Cork/Uk soon.

Enjoy the Atlantic crossing!

Alastair, Cliona, Charlotte & Patrick.

18. Mum and Dad Silk, Tenterden Kent 20 June 2008

Hi all aboard the BBB keep hard at it and get the 40 candles ready,catching up with the old man now Mart !.
Love to you all from Kent uk

19. corey rose, beverley east yorks 20 June 2008

hi jack & the crew on the bbb still keeping an eye on your progress. keep up the good work. looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks and to see the bbb safely back. love corey xx

20. Judy MacDonald, Sydney, Nova Scotia 21 June 2008

Hi there: Just checked the site to see how you are doing and I see you have cleared Newfoundland and are heading to the North Atlantic...watch for ice this time of year!
Wishing you all the very best! From the other Sydney...Judy MacD.

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