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Tears of joy and sadness, flares and celeberations.
Throughout the rest of the afternoon we steadily increased our lead on the rest of the fleet expect Geraldton Western Australia who stuck to us like glue. At around 8pm we sailed once again into another bad wind hole offering up gusts of 0.3knots of wind. Geraldton held the winds slightly longer and gained the lead whilst behind us the rest of the fleet came steadily charging up closing Continue reading
Fog, Lobster pots and 1st again.
The fog hangs thick and heavy for the crew on board Gold Coast Australia our view was reduced to 300 meters, sailing downwind with the Heavy Weight Spinnaker in a healthy 25 knots of wind on our 10th day at … Continue reading
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Chris……The Tropical Depression with a Name!
The crew on board Gold Coast Australia are working hard to keep their lead as they enter into day 5 at sea. Racing in the 13th race of the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race, the teams are sailing … Continue reading
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Chronic Sea Sickness for Start of Race 13 Across the Atlantic Ocean
As the Crew on board Gold Coast Australia wave goodbye to the lovely and welcoming people from Halifax, Nova Scotia we all look forward to the race start for the 13th race in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht … Continue reading
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Two more golds for the team
After sailing into the Hudson River leading the fleet to the finish of the 11th race in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race the crew on board Gold Coast Australia are once again firmly focused as we line … Continue reading
Fickle winds again…
The Clipper fleet depart once again at 6pm to begin race 11 sailing from Panama to New York the two left behind were Gold Coast Australia who were still awaiting a new Gear Box to arrive and be fitted after … Continue reading
Innovation of the era, The Panama Canal
My feet were dangling 90 feet in the air, hoisted to the top of the mast as we enter the first lock of the Panama Canal. After passing under the American Bridge with blue sky’s dotted with white fluffy cumulus … Continue reading
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Us or them who is going to win.
Competing in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race, Gold Coast Australia have just taken the lead as they race south in race 10 of the series from Oakland, USA to Panama where they will transit the Panama Canal. … Continue reading
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Light winds and wildlife
For the sailing team Gold Coast Australia competing in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race, sailing in race 10 from Oakland, California to Panama the week started with some playful guests. Strong, sleek and Gray the dolphins frolic … Continue reading
