Estrella Damm is moored at the pontoon off Venture Quays, East Cowes. Close inspection of the photo above shows that the troublesome keel has been lifted. A sad end to her Fastnet Race.
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Repairs needed
Posted in Fastnet Race 2007 on August 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not all in the name
Posted in Fastnet Race 2007 on August 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Disappointing to see that Stamina and Endurance have withdrawn from this year’s Fastnet, whilst Lowly Worm seems to have made it as far as Start Point then turned around and be heading back to Cowes. Some 60+ boats had withdrawn by 9:00 this morning. Tracking systems show that some 7 boats had passed the Bishop [...]
And they’re off …
Posted in Fastnet Race 2007 on August 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
….. even if they are a day late! The first class to leave Cowes this morning at 11:00 were the big boats, IMOCA 60 class if you wish to be technical. Progress can be monitored on the Fastnet website. My favourite is the Estrella Damm boat, partly for its colourful appearance and partly for it’s [...]
Fastnet Trophy
Posted in Fastnet Race 2007 on August 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I failed to notice this old trophy until my return journey along Cowes High Street today. It was sitting in a shop window, pretty much unnoticed by passers by, being used to try and sell some clothing. Looking slightly unloved, it was a symbol of the demise of society, with our emphasis on commerce and the [...]
