Archives: May, 2011
Myth of Malham Race Cowes-Eddystone Rock 240 Nm
May 29, 2011A great start, a good race and like the previous one we left as first boat the Solent and we arrived as first boat at the Meridian of Bill of Portland. Sofar so good. Everything went alright, good boat speed, good navigation and good spirits on board. With Pieter Köhne on board much more information […]
winsome news | by Harry Heijst | May 29, 2011 | Comments Off on Myth of Malham Race Cowes-Eddystone Rock 240 Nm | Comments RSS
What went right on RORC’s De Guignant Bowl Race
May 15, 2011Contrary to our previous race, most things went alright so we must have learned from our last experience unlike politicians. On Friday morning Joost and Babette started preparing Winsome for the race. On Friday afternoon Joost Nijhoff and Pieter van den Hoek prepared us a nice meal after they did the shopping for this race. […]
competition,winsome news | by Harry Heijst | May 15, 2011 | 2 Comments | Comments RSS
De Guigngand Bowl Race: preparations
May 11, 2011This Saturday morning, over 75 yachts will start off the squadron line to compete in a race around the marks for 24-36 hours. The RORC will set out a course for all the yachts eventually crossing the finish line back on the Solent in the early hours of the next day. With all the lessons learnt from last race, extra […]
competition,winsome news | by Joost Heikens | May 11, 2011 | Comments Off on De Guigngand Bowl Race: preparations | Comments RSS