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]

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