Surfen ohne Schampus

Kein Sekt, kein Champagner, sondern mit zwei Hefeweizen werden wir heute um 18 Uhr UTC (19 Uhr deutsche Zeit) aufs neue Jahr anstoßen. Auch wenn die Vorräte geistiger Getränke stark limitiert sind, brauchen wir uns ums Schaukeln und Schwanken keine... [Read more]

Nico plucked from imminent disaster

(by Brian Hancock) At 11:45 GMT today there was a dramatic rescue deep in the South Indian Ocean. The 17,000 tonne bulk carrier CSK Radiance, having been diverted earlier in the week at the request of MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) Reunion,... [Read more]

A mail for Nico

(by Boris & Felix) Nico, we wish you good luck today to get safely off your boat and onto the cargo ship!! Your way will not be easy it will be stony and hard. But you are a strong man and we want to see you back in the race - latest in two years! For... [Read more]

STOP PRESS - Bulk carrier Radiance is on station alongside Hayai

(by Brian Hancock) In the last 12 hours Nico Budel aboard his Open 40 Hayai has experienced gale force winds with gusts topping out at 62 knots. Sailing with minimal sail and on a course that presented the least amount of load on his keel, Budel has been... [Read more]

Nico hangs on through gale force winds

(by Brian Hancock) In the last 12 hours Nico Budel aboard his Open 40 Hayai has experienced gale force winds with gusts topping out at 62 knots. Sailing with minimal sail and on a course that presented the least amount of load on his keel, Budel has been... [Read more]

Nico Budel issues a Mayday call

(by Oliver Dewar and Brian Hancock) Nico Budel, racing Leg 2 of the Portimão Global Ocean Race aboard his Open 40 Hayai, has sustained irreparable damage to the keel of his yacht and has issued a MAYDAY call seeking immediate assistance. The 69 year... [Read more]

Keel problems on Hayai

(by Brian Hancock) There is a developing situation on board Hayai, the Open 40 yacht being sailed by Dutch sailor Nico Budel in the Portimão Global Ocean Race. Nico has reported a problem with his keel and is concerned about its integrity. In that regard... [Read more]

Attention!

(by Beluga-Racer alias Felix) I think this two guys were told, to treat me carefully. They kept me away from the center of the storm, where they expected the strongest gusts. They put reefs in early. I am not an old Lady! But I felt saver not being pushed... [Read more]

Christmas Day & e-mail from Mowgli

(by Boris) We are still sailing more or less prudent and conservative since the beginning and aiming to stay a little more north than the fastest route would be. We pay for this with a 61 miles gap to the first boat “Team Mowgli” at this morning’s... [Read more]

Frohe Weihnachten!

Moin - Frohe Weihnachten! Happy Christmas! Joyeux noel! We are enjoying this day. A gap between the fronts gave us chance for a little rest and to celebrate this very unique southern ocean Christmas. It’s getting dark now, we light the Christmas-candle,... [Read more]

Happy Christmas!

Good morning everybody from the PortimaoRace I know onboard Mowgli they have duck and baked potatoes with champaign today. I think they deserve it after obviously having sustained the deep south dive and the front with a 100 miles lead. This place is... [Read more]

Beluga Racer first past Kerguelen Gate at 19:50 UTC Saturday

(by Brian Hancock) It’s a full-on sprint to the Kerguelen Gate with a handful of miles separating the leading three boats. In an unusual twist the lead boat on the water, Team Mowgli, is actually in third place in terms of miles to go to the gate. Team... [Read more]

Logbuch am Tag vor Weihnachten

(von Boris) Eine aufregende Nacht. Um 22 Uhr UTC sitzen wir im Boot und erwarten das jüngste Gericht. Allerdings bläst es “erst” mit um die 30 Knoten. Anstatt abzuwarten, biss wir von der nahenden Kaltfront getroffen werden, will ich lieber... [Read more]

Stürmisches Weihnachtsfest für Boris und Felix

Jetzt zeigen die „Brüllenden Vierziger“, was in ihnen steckt. Kräftige Sturmböen und hoher Schwell werden Boris Herrmann und Felix Oehme in den nächsten Stunden zu schaffen machen. Wie die beiden Skipper sich und ihr Boot, die „Beluga Racer“,... [Read more]

Wetter Beluga Racer 22. Dec

Aus aktuellem Anlass hier heute ein kurzer Auszug aus dem E-Mailverkehr zwischen der Beluga Racer und dem Meteorelogen der Beluga Group, Sven Taxwedel: – Moin Boris, ich würde vorsichtig sein, die gerechnete schnellste Route als das Maß der Dinge... [Read more]

Erste Woche Southern Ocean

(von Boris) Episode 1: Hochseefischer Es ist hell. Meine Wache. Felix Schläft. Das Thermometer im Schiff zeigt 11 Grad. Draußen im Wind ist es kälter. Keine romantische Passatnacht unter Sternenhimmel, wenngleich wir entsprechend besegelt sind mit... [Read more]

Die ersten Tiefs im Anmarsch

Intense low pressure systems bear down on the fleet.  Read More →

Sanfte Brise in den Brüllenden Vierzigern

Boris Herrmann und Felix Oehme sind auf der „Beluga Racer“ jetzt mitten in den sprichwörtlich Brüllenden Vierzigern. Diese aber verhalten sich noch ruhig, so dass die beiden Skipper Zeit hatten, ein Video anzusehen: Über die schnellsten Weltumsegelungen…... [Read more]

Logbook 17.12.08 - Die zweite Etappe hat begonnen!

(von Felix) Das Rauschen des Wassers am Rumpf, das Pfeifen des Windes im Mast, das Klatschen der Wellen am Rumpf – wir erkennen sie wieder, die allzu vertrauten Geräusche. Nur die Bewegungen der Beluga Racer scheinen etwas schwerfälliger zu sein.... [Read more]

Premiere für den Podcast „live“ von Bord

Liebe Beluga Racer-Fans! Ab sofort berichten Boris und Felix für Euch in regelmäßigen Podcasts mit Timo Cyriacks vom Beluga Racer PR-Team über die packenden Erlebnisse und die spektakulären Herausforderungen, die das Portimão Global Ocean Race bereithält.... [Read more]

They’re off - next stop Wellington

(by Brian Hancock) With a heavy cloud shrouding Table Mountain the six boats participating in the Portimão Global Ocean Race set off on their 7,900 nautical mile voyage to Wellington, New Zealand. Executive Deputy Mayor, Cllr Grant Haskin fired the start... [Read more]

Thank you.

Thank you so much for spending your time with us, reflecting on us, following us and encouraging us with comments, mails and the attention you pay! You guys are sitting there in front of the screen, visiting our website, checking in again and again, reading... [Read more]

Leg 2 start postponed for 24 hours

(by Brian Hancock) The Southeaster, Cape Town’s notorious summer wind that whips up and over Table Mountain and howls along city streets, has been blowing for three straight days. It usually has a three day cycle but this particular show of force by... [Read more]

Portimão Global Ocean Race: Die „Beluga Racer“ wird fit gemacht für das wilde Südmeer

(von Timo - Beluga Racer PR) Boris Herrmann und Felix Oehme bereiten sich und ihr Boot auf zweite Etappe vor - Position 33° 55.14S – 18° 26.33E – Kapstadt, Südafrika - Das, wofür es sich derart zu quälen lohnt, erfahren leidenschaftliche Regatta-Segler... [Read more]