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 > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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 >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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 >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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
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