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  • Re: SWR Leg 6 Finish
    Board » Flag Officers » Races
    I don't really follow that logic. Instead of having a realistic finish or a shortened course for an appropriate finish to an ocean race, we have ended up with a course that will need numerous dcs to navigate a difficult mark rounding, avoid many islands and a 10nm final leg that will likely be upwind? The finish could have been 3nm east at the entrance to the inner harbour, where most of the local coastal and ocean races start and finish.
  • SWR Leg 6 Finish
    Board » Flag Officers » Races
    The last WP Motuihe Buoy is very unlikely to be used the real boats. They will go down the Rangitoto Channel and be seen from the suburbs on the North Shore. This is a historic course that has been used on many previous ocean races. Very few ocean races or even the longer coastal races would have a mark to the SE of Motuihe Island.

    The finish in Auckland should be revised with the WP (if needed) located off North Head. Good practice with ocean races such as this would be to have the finish in relatively open water to allow those who like sleeping or working to have a reasonable chance of finish with dcs. I suggest the finish is in Rangitoto Channel.
  • Re: RIP Yachtyakka - Steve Alloway
    Board » In memoriam
    Very sad news. I sailed with Steve for a few years and he introduced me to SOL. He was always ready with an opinion and was a great sailor. Cheers mate.
  • Re: timed races
    Board » Flag Officers » Race proposals
    Shetland timed race attached
  • Re: RIP javaboat
    Board » In memoriam
    Very sad news. I enjoyed many a chat with Jim (javaboat). I'm looking across the blue sky and white caps on the ocean thinking of you, goodbye javaboat.

    Kevin (NZL Scotsman)

    --- Last Edited by NZL Scotsman at 2016-03-21 00:05:12 ---
  • 2015 Q2 Calendar ics version
    Board » Flag Officers » Race Calendar
    .ics version attached
  • Re: Leopard by Finland in ARC
    Board » Flag Officers » Race proposals
    The calendar is quite busy late Nov / early Dec, but there might be capacity to include this. The SWR Leg 2 will be well underway and there are a few week races.

    Do you think timed or fleet?

    Kevin
  • Q4 calender ics version
    Board » Flag Officers » Race Calendar
    ICS format of calendar attached.
  • Re: timed races
    Board » Flag Officers » Race proposals
    Thanks RC, looks good. We might need to mention that the offshore mark means that the island can be passed on either side, before and after the mark.
  • Volcano Tour
    Board » Flag Officers » Race proposals
    See attached

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Nassau to Bodo 2024

Prepare for the grand finale - the 6th and concluding leg of the RTW challenge, an odyssey from Nassau in the Caribbean to Bodø in Norway. Embracing a journey of 4000 nautical miles, this leg promises an exhilarating 18-day voyage. It also heralds the November installment of our prestigious Ocean Race Championship. Embark on a voyage of a lifetime, where prowess, tactics, and camaraderie unite in the pursuit of triumph. We eagerly await your presence at the starting line! May the winds be ever in your favor.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1866
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Swan 65 PARTICULARS
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Ranking: OCQ4 - OCCH - RTW - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Nov 11th 11:00 Registration Open!
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Macias Nguema Sprint 2024


This weekend SOL invites you to get from one side of Macias Nguema to the other? Not sure where this island paradise is? Use the fleet overlay to find out then pick your own route over the 45nm and get acquainted with the area in your 60ft Trimaran
Race #1867
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60ft Trimaran POLAR
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Race starts: Nov 09th 21:00 Registration Open!
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The Beagle in the Bay of Islands 2024


And west the Beagle went again to reach the Bay of Islands on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on the 19th of December. Darwin was not nearly as impressed by the inhabitants here, commenting that the Maori natives were “savages with the character of a much lower order than the Tahitians” and many of the English settlers were of “the most worthless character” and “included runaway convicts”, not anticipating that less than 200 years later a blend of these characteristics would combine to create a nation of serial Rugby World Cup Winners – evolution, eh, Charlie! The Beagle sailed on swiftly, but we will stay a little longer and explore c 200nm of the North Island’s glorious eastern coast, up and down, as ever in our replica Tall Ship Class B.
Race #1756
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ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Race 2024


Welcome to the prestigious "Rudder Cup," Australia's oldest and most iconic yacht race, proudly sailed for over 110 years. Spanning 196 nautical miles, this thrilling race takes competitors across the notorious Bass Strait, navigating the unpredictable waters between Melbourne and Tasmania. Organized by the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, this race is as much about strategy as it is about endurance. This year, our SOLers will be racing in the agile J-122, a 40-foot performance yacht from J-Boats, known for its perfect balance of speed, maneuverability, and resilience. Buckle up for a fierce battle against the elements and each other as we embark on one of the toughest and most storied races in the Southern Hemisphere. Let the adventure begin!
Race #1840
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RACE CLOSE: Friday,
November 8 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Nov 01st 03:00 Registration Closed
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Ushuaia to Nassau 2024


We extend a warm welcome to the 5th leg of the RTW challenge, a thrilling journey from Ushuaia in the Land of Fire to Nassau in the Caribbean. It also marks the October edition of our esteemed Ocean Race Championship. Covering a distance of 6300 nautical miles, this leg is anticipated to span approximately 29 days. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the high seas, where skill, strategy, and camaraderie converge in the pursuit of victory. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! Fair winds and following seas.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1842
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Swan 65 PARTICULARS
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Ranking: OCQ4 - OCCH - RTW - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Wednesday,
November 13 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Oct 07th 11:00 Registration Closed
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