tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post2529193544249027925..comments2023-09-21T01:36:33.575-07:00Comments on Time on the Water: Velux 5 Oceans Solo Yacht Race: 2nd LegDoc Häagen-Dazshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-62401732137115449852011-01-06T20:22:20.068-08:002011-01-06T20:22:20.068-08:00One regret among others is that Paula and I didn&#...One regret among others is that Paula and I didn't elect to have a race circumnavigating around New Zealand like the impromptu race we had during a respite in the VORG a few years back!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-82822251167002277552011-01-03T07:11:47.475-08:002011-01-03T07:11:47.475-08:00Let me be the first to congratulate you, Contiguou...Let me be the first to congratulate you, Contiguous. And thanks, also, for being so <b>graphic</b> about it <a href="http://contiguous.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-victory.html" rel="nofollow">on your site</a>! You are stylin' in your winnin'!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-70894741455933120052011-01-03T00:53:39.004-08:002011-01-03T00:53:39.004-08:00Now this is a sweet day. What a way to bring in th...Now this is a sweet day. What a way to bring in the New Year! Anytime I can squeak out a win from Doc is is a cause for celebration. Especially when he passed me 18 Dec to open up an 856 mile lead by 29 Dec. HAPPY NEW YEAR!Contiguoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258841580097904553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-84577047537339424772011-01-01T10:03:51.050-08:002011-01-01T10:03:51.050-08:00Sorry, just click on the British flag on top left ...Sorry, just click on the British flag on top left to get it in english.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-30662192590914960112011-01-01T09:59:29.037-08:002011-01-01T09:59:29.037-08:00We are about 36,000 in this leg of Velux5Oceans.
H...We are about 36,000 in this leg of Velux5Oceans.<br />Here is the link to the site, unfortunately only in french I'm afraid :<br />http://vr-annexe.akroweb.fr/index.php<br />Best wishes !Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-79689005509311523202011-01-01T08:39:19.262-08:002011-01-01T08:39:19.262-08:00Well Done! How many in the stock-boat class? Do yo...Well Done! How many in the stock-boat class? Do you know? Where can I look that up? You even tanked Sea Mi Go NNN, who always impressed me in the Stock Boats. You did fabulously! Next leg, Buddy. Next Leg!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-27031777207645384692010-12-31T12:19:22.139-08:002010-12-31T12:19:22.139-08:00TKS Doc. Well, well, so I finished 730th, and 55th...TKS Doc. Well, well, so I finished 730th, and 55th on the w/o options classification. Which is for me not to bad. Now it's time to bury 2010 and say hello to 2011. Let's see what VR'll be offering us. Pity that BWR's not on the menu !!!Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-60831959902833021752010-12-31T08:42:17.058-08:002010-12-31T08:42:17.058-08:00Congratulations on a great race, Belladonna!
I tr...Congratulations on a great race, Belladonna!<br /><br />I tricked Paula into taking the scenic route. Now, I'm diving to take the southern route. NGB's currently 1704 and I'm 2186. She's only 482 boats ahead of me. Can that be right? Let's see if I can pick up some places before we finish. Dodgey winds and tricky maneuvers ahead!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-85267889904087797722010-12-31T06:35:25.272-08:002010-12-31T06:35:25.272-08:00This is the message I sent to Paula, as she is now...This is the message I sent to Paula, as she is now heading full north : "Are you going to the sun ? With OC3 ? Pse stay w/us, Paula !!"<br />Anyway, very Happy New Year to all of you and see you next on the virtual waters.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-64591363414531427402010-12-30T14:52:56.091-08:002010-12-30T14:52:56.091-08:00Well Done Bella! I'm disappointed not to finis...Well Done Bella! I'm disappointed not to finish in the top 1,000 .....again. Next leg Doc, huh?<br />Happy New Year Eveyone. May we all enjoy the year ahead together as we continue to sail the oceans.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12618294120850018476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-19019479823097351832010-12-30T08:27:13.264-08:002010-12-30T08:27:13.264-08:00I'm happy for you, Belladonna! My confidence l...I'm happy for you, Belladonna! My confidence left me long ago....Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-7821339268349130782010-12-27T11:57:44.093-08:002010-12-27T11:57:44.093-08:00Dinty has becomed a nail in my !s!, following me t...Dinty has becomed a nail in my !s!, following me tack over tack for days, and finally passing me with her pro-sails. Easy way to go ! BS !<br />But I remain confident !Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-48395007550039399682010-12-27T08:38:53.998-08:002010-12-27T08:38:53.998-08:00Contiguous 5735 (Also Xmas-vacated)Contiguous 5735 (Also Xmas-vacated)Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-47957495440420638662010-12-27T08:37:22.006-08:002010-12-27T08:37:22.006-08:00Belladonna 842
Dinty 845 (W...Belladonna 842<br />Dinty 845 (Wow!)<br />Companion 1260<br />No Going Back 1859 (Wow!)<br />Open Container III 1941 (Xmas-Vacated)Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-72627163618637519872010-12-25T17:36:06.108-08:002010-12-25T17:36:06.108-08:00Thx lot, Otto! You're a helluva cruiser. But ...Thx lot, Otto! You're a helluva cruiser. But a racer? Not so much!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-33974782841073898472010-12-24T13:24:58.061-08:002010-12-24T13:24:58.061-08:00Happy Xmas eve to all of you !Happy Xmas eve to all of you !Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-58485775438313514822010-12-24T11:57:44.248-08:002010-12-24T11:57:44.248-08:00Avast ye sea dogs! Stay outta my way. Doc has turn...Avast ye sea dogs! Stay outta my way. Doc has turned 'is wheel over to me for the next day 1/2. And I have no knowledge of the laws of the sea or rightaways! So watch yourselves....!Otto Helmhttp://opencontainer2.blogspot.com/2010/12/velux-5-oceans-solo-yacht-race-2nd-leg.html#commentsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-26867078737073196452010-12-24T07:27:13.732-08:002010-12-24T07:27:13.732-08:00Hey Y'all! Season's Greetings! (Don't ...Hey Y'all! <a href="http://opencontainer2.blogspot.com/2010/12/seasons-greetings.html" rel="nofollow">Season's Greetings!</a> (Don't forget to click!)Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-30351215171895642702010-12-24T07:24:32.276-08:002010-12-24T07:24:32.276-08:00I knew I had to tack to avoid an iceberg! They cal...I knew I had to tack to avoid an <a href="http://firstsyllable.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-king-of-world.html" rel="nofollow">iceberg</a>! They call them growlers!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-66154337082613334482010-12-24T04:42:31.519-08:002010-12-24T04:42:31.519-08:00Doc, are you a real insomniac or does it happens t...Doc, are you a real insomniac or does it happens to you to sleep a few hours ???Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-5025126452382245382010-12-24T03:52:28.500-08:002010-12-24T03:52:28.500-08:00The Good Guys are 961st!
Dinty is 969.
Belladonna...The Good Guys are 961st! <br />Dinty is 969.<br />Belladonna is 996.<br />Paula is 1,455 (& gaining)!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-40075156125037483362010-12-24T02:02:12.736-08:002010-12-24T02:02:12.736-08:00At this time, 10:50 am gmt+1, I am 966th and you 9...At this time, 10:50 am gmt+1, I am 966th and you 967th. So you finally catched me, but there are 160 miles difference in straight line and 2°30' in latitude, so things are not done !!!Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542711415112886610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-74276363551185369222010-12-23T07:47:48.434-08:002010-12-23T07:47:48.434-08:00You all can put a fork in me. I'm done. Overdo...You all can put a fork in me. I'm done. Overdone.Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-71822437718827266462010-12-22T22:38:44.541-08:002010-12-22T22:38:44.541-08:00Paula's boat is NO GOING BACK. How do I know? ...Paula's boat is NO GOING BACK. How do I know? I read above!Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653269708108703425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018205427973265951.post-70155752032448072862010-12-22T19:18:20.326-08:002010-12-22T19:18:20.326-08:00So what's the name of Paula's boat so we c...So what's the name of Paula's boat so we can watch her catch you?Contiguoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258841580097904553noreply@blogger.com