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Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:45 pm
by RELAX
Anyone keeping up with the around the world crewed race? Formerly the Whitbread Race. They are currently on the fifth and longest, leg of the race and most of the boats are just around Cape horn, well known for some of the worst sea conditions on the planet. They have survived the vastness of the southern ocean and now in the Atlantic heading for Rio.
Wish I could be one of the crew, but looks like I will just have to go to Cave Springs this weekend and drown my daydreams in scotch!
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:31 am
by E_
I didn't even know it was happening but it sounds cool. What is it on or is it only on the net or HAM radio? lol
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:28 pm
by KYCanuck
I agree, sounds cool, is there a Web Site?
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:14 pm
by RELAX
Just google Volvo Ocean Race. They have a great website where you can e-mail the boats! For those with a fast modem streaming broadcasts and also have T.V. coverage on digital channel # 14.6 @ 11:00 pm EDT. I don't have cable or satellite service just good ole over the air reception thanks to Mr. Hillman!
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:37 pm
by E_
Better with you than in the barn
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:42 pm
by E_
LMAO, that almost sounded kinda bad... LMAO
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:07 pm
by RELAX
Oh well I have pictures to prove no harm no foul
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:28 am
by E_
Good.. whew
Whats the race status?
Re: Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:09 pm
by RELAX
Well as of today the lead boat "erricson 3 has made an amazing 449 miles in 24 hours. Guys that is a blistering pase for any boat in the open ocean much less a sail boat!
Check out the web site @ VolvoOceanRace.org I think it is wat cool stuff!