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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: ronan on 08 December 2016, 09:44:04 PM

Title: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: ronan on 08 December 2016, 09:44:04 PM
Hello
I found this vid, in the south of Indian Ocean :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KUQdbWUCgY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KUQdbWUCgY)
( the 1st sailor is Armel Le Cléac'h,  the 2nd sailor is Alex Thomson, speaking english )
Title: Re: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 08 December 2016, 10:26:24 PM
23 knots! Blimey!  :o
Title: Re: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: toxicpixie on 09 December 2016, 09:44:03 AM
That'll get the tea home quick!
Title: Re: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: jimduncanuk on 09 December 2016, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 08 December 2016, 10:26:24 PM
23 knots! Blimey!  :o

It's been reported that the British challenger for the Americas Cup is capable of 50 knots plus, not sure under what sea conditions.

Did anyone notice that the British sailor was flying the Union Flag upside down, maybe he was in distress?
Title: Re: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: paulr on 09 December 2016, 07:14:13 PM
Given the amount he is heeling he is pretty close to distress :o

23kts :o with two reefs in  :o :o

For the non-sailors his main sail is not fully up reducing sail area and therefore his speed while also keeping him 'more' upright
Title: Re: the french Marine Nationale meets some boats in the Vendee Globe race
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 09 December 2016, 08:39:38 PM
It doesn't help that if you listen to his conversation he's lost a hydroplane/keel!
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