Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Final Battle to Tauranga, New Zealand

After experiencing one of the largest storms yet, the crew of Gold Coast Australia begin our third and final week at sea as we race from Geraldton to Tauranga, New Zealand , competing in the 5th race in the Clipper … Continue reading

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“The Storm” and Rounding the Southern Tip of New Zealand

Week two of the 5th race in the Clipper 11/12 Round the World Yacht Race has offered many challenging sailing conditions for the crew on board Gold Coast Australia.  Sailing just outside the Australian Bight after 8 days at sea … Continue reading

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Chronic Sea Sickness – Almost Man Overboard

Gold Coast Australia sailed in some challenging conditions on our first night at sea as we raced in the 5th race of the Clipper 11/12 Round the World Yacht Race.  Racing from Geraldton to Tauranga in New Zealand, we experienced … Continue reading

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The Secret to How We Won Race 4 into Geraldton

With sailing you have to play the hand you are dealt and work with what weather conditions you get but luckily for us we were dealt a great hand. Continue reading

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