posted December 21, 2004 08:12 PM            

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Hey, has anyone been following the Vendee Globe? I lifted this photo from the website. It shows the conditions in the 1992/1993 race. Extreme stuff, eh?

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posted December 21, 2004 09:24 PM              

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I wasn't following the race but will now. Thanks for the link. I see the leaders are already to New Zealand....amazing.

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posted December 22, 2004 02:47 PM               

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In 1992 a Canadian died during the race. Gerry Roufs (sp?). If you ever get the chance read the book "The God Forsaken Sea". It covers that particular race and is only $4.99 at chapters for soft cover. It is truly amazing. Competitiors turned around in the southern ocean to beat into 60knot winds to rescue fellow competitors.

Cheers,

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CL Sailboats
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posted December 24, 2004 01:46 PM            

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This time around there is a Canadian-born sailor with an address in France. Benoit Parnaudeau. He is sailing an older generation Open 60 and is in 12th (of 20 starters).

I think of my 'Piper as an Open 18.

Merry Christmas to all sailors.

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