Shenanigans in the Fleet on July 12
by Charlotte Gann & Race Committee, July 13th, 2022
The day of the Super Moon is soon upun us and we hope tonight will be a clear night on the ocean for our mariners to steer by – this will be the largest Super Moon this year. It was very bright last night, even more so tonight.
A quick catch-up for July 12 from the fleet. Lurline had a close encounter with a freighter, spoke on VHF 16 but seemed to have some communication (language?) issues.
Xiomara had tuna bait on board for a while but the Kraken, or rather, little squid slipped away before anyone could prep it for calamari or bait.
Amun-Ra and Outbreak are negotiating a condiment for fuel trade on the high seas. Let’s stay tuned to see how this goes.
Millennium Seagull’s and Planet Express’s crew are all happy, enjoying perfect racing conditions and warmer weather. Flow is also well, doing lots of maintenance on sails and rigging – this is completely normal stuff, part of daily watches is given over to reviewing all the boats systems including the standing and running rigging. Spotting things before they become a challenge is a mark of a fine mariner.
Food – apparently there are fun food discoveries being made – Annie M found a jar of Nutella and have declared life is sweet on the ocean.
And the ongoing saga of the uppity letter ‘T’ on New Haven continues. This is the weirdest puzzle yet. Everyone is on the edge of their berth, waiting to hear how this comes out.
Oh yes, life at sea is never dull.
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Lurline (2022)
Type: Tripp 47Skipper: Gib Black
Port: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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"Beginning with the first running of the Vic-Maui Race in 1965, I have followed the previous participants routing, finishes and associated weather components with great interest and intrigue. A few of my friends have competed and completed the race and all speak of the challenging yet gratifying conditions, tactics and not least, the great send off in beautiful Victoria B.C. The cold aspects of the race have previously kept me from entering the race at bay, having been raised in Hawaii and spending so much time there in the warm ethos. However, it is finally time to lean forward and enter the 2022 race and cast aside any trepidation. In the anticipation of finally participating in the 2022 race, this coming December and Christmas, Santa promises to bring me my first pair of sailing boots!
I believe my boat, a Tripp 47, is very competitive and embodies the synergy and nucleus of a formidable and capable crew. The crew have sailed thousands of ocean and inland racing miles and have earned my admiration and respect. The boat crews numerous completed Transpacs, PacCups and other offshore races that they have sailed with me on, is a testament to their determination and competitive nature. They deserve this new opportunity for an enhanced northern latitude to southern latitude race, and to experience the humbleness and satisfaction that this race has the potential to exude. My crew and myself are all looking forward with eager anticipation to joining our Canadian pals and accompanying esprit de corps, for the 2022 Vic-Maui Race.
Aloha,
Gib"
