As I head to bed, the count of retirees stands at 29. Conditions have eased considerably with some on the handicap contenders making better time than the leaders.
On 27 December 2015 at 18:46, David Lenehan <aktau.da...@gmail.com> wrote: > This time, as I see it, it hasn't been too bad though clearly > uncomfortable. Wild Oats XI lost her main in 40 knots of wind. It's been > much, much worse. In the 1984 race, 104 retired out of 150 starters. THAT > was brutal. We got knocked down three times. > > On 27 December 2015 at 16:09, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> 23 retirements and counting. Brutal. >> >> >> On Saturday, December 26, 2015, David Lenehan via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Just got an update - there are now 15 retirements. >>> >>> David Lenehan >>> "Sea Mistress" - Adams 40 >>> >>> On 27 December 2015 at 08:31, David Lenehan <aktau.da...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Dennis, >>>> >>>> Having done a few of these, I can assure you that it's a wild ride most >>>> years. It's just that some are far worse. There's a lot of emphasis on >>>> how bad 1998 was (six sailors died) but, frankly, I think 1984 was worse. >>>> The really bad years come around about every seven years. Sometimes eight, >>>> sometimes six but seven year cycles are the norm. And it's no fun on the >>>> serious contenders. Every second is vital for those guys and for some >>>> there are millions of dollars involved. Personally, I'm pleased I gave it >>>> away after five races (including 1984). >>>> >>>> I do agree that it's quite a spectacle. Yesterday afternoon the >>>> supermaxis were making 22 knots under spinnaker. Then the southerly hit. >>>> At this point it appears that 10 boats (out of 108) have officially retired >>>> (lots of broken rudders) while a couple of others are trying to make >>>> repairs so they can continue. The (line honours) leaders are currently >>>> beating into a southerly and are just entering Bass Strait. >>>> >>>> Haven't seen any video since about dusk last night. >>>> >>>> Hope that update helps, >>>> >>>> David Lenehan >>>> "Sea Mistress" - Adams 40 >>>> >>>> On 27 December 2015 at 04:32, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Looks like another wild one. Gale force winds, broken rudders, ripped >>>>> sails, retirements from couple of the Maxis. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/tracker/ >>>>> >>>>> Dennis C. >>>>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>>>> Mandeville, LA >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >
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