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Slow Boat To Melbourne

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Created by Jolene 27 days ago, 24 Dec 2024
Jolene
WA, 1599 posts
24 Dec 2024 6:48AM
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garymalmgren
1221 posts
24 Dec 2024 12:42PM
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That;s a youtube with a lesson.
Is that dyneema clew strop her on the trot idea or something that is known?

gary

cammd
QLD, 3963 posts
24 Dec 2024 4:49PM
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I have been watching her new episode every day, it's almost more interesting than the race. If I was Melbourne I would go out to cheer her on when she arrives.

MuttonBird
VIC, 61 posts
25 Dec 2024 6:57PM
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Brains trust... Is there an easy way to track her progress? Other than her daily vids?

She deserves a welcoming flotilla!!

I am berthed in Queenscliff now, but by the weekend I will be at Blairgowrie. Last vid said eta MEL Sunday 29th.

Would love to meet her coming in through the PPB Heads. Any other takers??

Jethrow
NSW, 1253 posts
25 Dec 2024 8:21PM
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I haven't looked, but assume she's on AIS?

Jethrow
NSW, 1253 posts
26 Dec 2024 8:01AM
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MuttonBird said..
Brains trust... Is there an easy way to track her progress? Other than her daily vids?

She deserves a welcoming flotilla!!

I am berthed in Queenscliff now, but by the weekend I will be at Blairgowrie. Last vid said eta MEL Sunday 29th.

Would love to meet her coming in through the PPB Heads. Any other takers??


Hi MuttonBird
I just took a quick peek. She's showing on the tracker as 176Nm SW of Port Philip. Currently showing as "Out of Range" on AIS.

Madmouse
405 posts
26 Dec 2024 5:24AM
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We can't see her on Marine Traffic. The Vendee Globe website is still showing her track. Getting close now.

MuttonBird
VIC, 61 posts
26 Dec 2024 9:14AM
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Yes, got her on the V/G tracker. Seems to be off Portland, so still a way to go.
Strong northerly now with westerly gales on the Otway coast by tonight.
Hope she can reserve enough fuel to manoeuvre through the Heads, jury rig would be tricky.
Slacks at the Heads around midday Sat/Sun. Should be lighter S/SW by then.
If she enters during daylight I will attempt to see her in.

Ramona
NSW, 7640 posts
27 Dec 2024 8:00AM
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Just checked her last video. Still 167 miles to go, went backwards 17 miles overnight! Pretty awful weather at the moment but it is expected to ease shortly. Pip was running a staysail but has it stowed now. Has plenty of diesel. Interestingly 167 miles out can smell Australia.

Madmouse
405 posts
27 Dec 2024 6:38PM
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She's about 50 to 60 NM from heads currently. Not showing on ais. We are in Queenscliff..

MuttonBird
VIC, 61 posts
27 Dec 2024 11:33PM
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Now showing as off Cape Patton at 23:30, 38-40 NM to heads. Fresh following wind.
She will be there by dawn and can easily go in on the slack at 06:40, or after on the 'weak' flood.
Sadly, I live up country and would have to leave now to have any hope of meeting her.

EastCoastSail
257 posts
28 Dec 2024 2:49AM
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Thanks for introducing me to Pip. In her videos do you know which Sikaflex she uses on the sails with dynema?
On the Sikaflex guide it looks like 292i might be most appropriate, but her tube looks different.

Madmouse
405 posts
28 Dec 2024 7:05AM
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She is now at Hovell Pile. 10am.

Ramona
NSW, 7640 posts
31 Dec 2024 8:23AM
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Pip Hare crossing the Bay the other day.






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