Barmouth
- Saturday midday
As usual the race has some drama at the start. This year
is no exception and we saw Esox blow the engines head gasket
as they began to motor to the start line. Assent also had
problems although at this stage we are not sure quite what.
It may hace been a fouled propeler which delayed their start
but the managed to get after the fleet.
Weather conditions looked good as we motored over the bar
but we quickly lost the sunshine and as you can see from
the pictures some gloom arrived. As the five minute gun
sounded the fleet were set for a good start in the force
4 to 5 winds. The sea state was moderate and it appeared
that either Lighting Reflex or Hannah, another Reflex crewed
by the Marines would get away first. As the start gun fired
the Marines managed to get in and took the lead away from
Barmouth.
If the current conditions persist we will see a fast race
which could have the first boats in Fort William on Thursday
morning. If a team put in a real flyer we might even get
a boat in by wednesday night! |
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Moorings
at Barmouth - Boats get ready to slip their moorings |
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Putting
some finishing touches to the boat - like their
race number.
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The team
on Farthing look relaxed as they enjoy midday tea. |
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Hannah,
with the Barmouth crags behind. |
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Positive
Impact motor out to the start line. They are a unique
team of visually impaired and able bodied sailors
and runners.
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The Barmouth
Lifeboat is always a welcome sight. |
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| Mew
Gull getting ready to lose her sail covers and switch
off the engine. |
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Hannah,
under main and looking for a fast start. |
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