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Live from the sea 07/09/2010


27/06/2009 - 13:56

The results of race 10 are posted. The fleet is returning to the harbor.
27/06/2009 - 13:34

As the boats round the final windward mark of the championship and head for the finish, bow number 18 leads bow numbers 15 and 40.
27/06/2009 - 13:19

The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.7 miles.
27/06/2009 - 13:18

At the leeward gate, Barking Mad now leads bow numbers 18 and 40.
27/06/2009 - 13:04

At the first windward mark of race 10, bow number 22 leads bow numbers 15 and 40.
27/06/2009 - 12:42

Race 10 started at 1240 sailing course 4, 290 degrees, distance 2.2 miles. Barking Mad started at the windward end of the line and Nerone started at the leeward end.
27/06/2009 - 12:24

The results for race 9 are posted. The warning signal for race 10 will be at 1235.
27/06/2009 - 12:01

At the end of the second windward leg, the rounding order remains the same as the boats head for the finish line.
27/06/2009 - 11:44

At the leeward gate, the rounding order remained the same. The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.7 miles.
27/06/2009 - 11:29

At the first windward mark of race 9, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 08 and 40. The wind is now about 15 to 16 knots.
27/06/2009 - 11:06

Race 9 started at 1105 with all boats clear.
27/06/2009 - 10:52

The race committee has posted course 4, 290 degrees with a distance of 2.2 miles. The warning signal for race 9 will be at 1100. The wind has dropped to 16 to 18 knots in the starting area but is still over 20 knots at the windward mark.
27/06/2009 - 09:45

Good morning. Welcome to this, the final day of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. The race committee is on the way to the race area to prepare for an 1100 warning signal for race 9 of the 10 race series. The winds are northwesterly at 18 to 22 knots and are expected to increase as the day progresses.
26/06/2009 - 18:14

The results have been updated to reflect the decision of the Jury in race 7.
26/06/2009 - 15:31

The results for race 8 have been posted. Race 8 was the last race of the day. The fleet is headed to the harbor.
26/06/2009 - 15:09

At the end of the second windward leg of race 8, the order of the first three boats remains the same as at the previous two marks.
26/06/2009 - 14:55

At the leeward gate in race 8, the rounding order remained the same as at the previous windward mark. The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.7 miles.
26/06/2009 - 14:39

After the first windward leg of race 8, bow number 40 leads bow numbers 86 and 15. The wind has now increased to 18 to 20 knots.
26/06/2009 - 14:17

Race number 8 started successfully at 1415. Two boats were OCS but both returned to restart properly.
26/06/2009 - 14:02

The results from race 7 are posted. The warning signal for race 8 will be at 1410. The boats will sail course 4, 285 degrees at a distance of 2.2 miles.
26/06/2009 - 13:36

At the second windward mark, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 08 and 15.
26/06/2009 - 13:20

At the leeward gate in race 7, the rounding order remained the same as at the previous windward mark. The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.7 miles.
26/06/2009 - 13:04

At the first windward mark of race 7, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 08 and 31.
26/06/2009 - 12:42

Race 7 started at 1240 sailing course 4 at 285 degrees, distance is 2.2 miles. Two boats were OCS, both returned to start properly.
26/06/2009 - 12:24

The results for race 6 have been posted. The warning signal for race 7 will be at 1235. The wind has shifted left slightly and the race committee is readjusting the course. The wind speed is still 13 to 14 knots.
26/06/2009 - 12:02

After the second windward leg, the rounding order at the windward mark remains the same for the first three boats as it was at the leeward gate.
26/06/2009 - 11:44

At the leeward gate in race 6, bow number 18 now leads bow numbers 20 and 24.
26/06/2009 - 11:28

At the first windward mark of race 6, bow number 18 leads bow numbers 21 and 03. The second windward leg will be shortened to 1.7 miles when the fleet reaches the leeward gate.
26/06/2009 - 11:08

The start for race 6 was at 1105. Four boats were OCS at the start signal but later returned to start correctly.
26/06/2009 - 10:49

The race committee has posted course 4, 300 degrees with a distance of 2.2 miles.
26/06/2009 - 10:32

The race committee is on station in the race area. The wind is about 300 degrees at 14 knots. The PRO has notified the fleet that he expects to start on time at 1100.
26/06/2009 - 08:32

Good morning. This is day three of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. The weather forecasters tell us we can expect westerly winds at between 10 and 14 knots for the start of racing at 1100.
25/06/2009 - 19:12

The results for races 4 and 5 have been updated to reflect the Jury's decisions.
25/06/2009 - 15:43

Due to the continued unstable conditions in the race area, the race committee has signaled "AP" over "Alpha" ending racing for the day. The fleet is returning to the harbor.
25/06/2009 - 15:11

The conditions in the race area continue to be unsettled. The wind varies from 110 to 150 degrees.
25/06/2009 - 14:38

The results for race 5 have been published. After the finish of race 5, the wind shifted to a southerly direction. The PRO is waiting for the conditions to settle before setting a new course for race 6.
25/06/2009 - 14:07

At the second windward mark of race 5, the order of the first three boats remains the same.
25/06/2009 - 13:52

At the first leeward gate of race 5, bow number 08 leads bow number3 25 and 91.
25/06/2009 - 13:41

At the first windward mark for race 5, bow number 08 leads bow numbers 31 and 25. The boats will be advised of a course change at the leeward gate, shift the bearing to 285 with a distance of 1.7 miles.
25/06/2009 - 13:13

The third starting attempt for race 5 was successful with just one boat OCS. A total of 11 boats will receive ZFP penalties for this race. The wind conditions are the same as the previous race except that the wind is now approximately 15 knots.
25/06/2009 - 13:05

There was another general recall under the Zulu flag for the start of race 5. Ten boats were over and will incur a ten percent penalty. The new start will be at 1310.
25/06/2009 - 12:51

With most of the fleet over the line at the starting signal, the PRO called for a general recall. The new warning signal will be at 1255.
25/06/2009 - 12:43

The results from race 4 have been posted. There were 7 protest flags displayed by boats crossing the finish line. The warning for race 5 will be at 1245. The course will be the same for race 5 as it was for race 4.
25/06/2009 - 12:14

After the second windward leg of race 4, Barking Mad now leads bow numbers 20 and 75.
25/06/2009 - 11:55

At the leeward gate, the order of rounding remained the same with Barking Mad in the lead.
25/06/2009 - 11:41

At the first windward mark of race 4, bow number 15 leads bow  numbers 08 and 20. The second windward leg will be shortened to 1.7 miles when the boats reach the leeward gate.
25/06/2009 - 11:18

For the new start of race 4, the PRO signaled Zulu as the preparatory signal. Two boats were over the line early and will receive the appropriate penalty.
25/06/2009 - 11:06

There was a general recall for the start of race 4. The new warning will be at 1110.
25/06/2009 - 10:51

The PRO has announced that for race 4, the course will be course 4, 280 degrees at a distance of 2.2 miles. The warning is still scheduled for 1100.
25/06/2009 - 10:40

The race committee is on station in the race area. The wind is approximately 280 degrees at 16 to 18 knots. The PRO has announced that it is his intention to run three races today and the warning for race 4 will be signaled at 1100.
25/06/2009 - 08:33

Good morning. Welcome to day two of the Farr 40 World Championship. The forecast is similar to yesterday's forecast with expected winds from a westerly direction at approximately 18 to 20 knots. Some weather services are forecasting less, but the locals are reasonably confident that the conditions we enjoyed yesterday will continue. The race committee boat will depart the harbor at 0930 and the first warning signal for race 4 is scheduled at 1100.
24/06/2009 - 15:49

The results for race 3 have been posted. The fleet is returning to the harbor.
24/06/2009 - 15:29

After the second windward leg of race 3, bow number 16 leads bow numbers 40 and 18. Race 3 will be the final race of the day.
24/06/2009 - 15:10

At the leeward gate in race 3, bow number 40 lead bow numbers 16 and 18. The fleet was very close together and at least four protest flags were displayed after rounding the marks.
24/06/2009 - 14:54

After the first windward leg of race 3, bow number 16 leads bow number 40 and 15. The second windward leg will be shortened to 1.8 miles.
24/06/2009 - 14:26

The start for race 3 was at 1425. All boats were clear.
24/06/2009 - 14:13

The results for race 2 have been posted. The warning signal for race 3 will be at 1420. The wind has shifted right to 295. Course 4 will be posted for race 3 with a distance to the windward mark of 2.3 miles.
24/06/2009 - 13:49

After the second windward leg of race 2, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 31 and 91. A third race today will follow race 2.
24/06/2009 - 13:29

After the first leeward leg of race 2, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 91 and 31. The wind is still about 15 to 16 knots at 285 degrees.
24/06/2009 - 13:12

At the first windward mark of race 2, bow number 20 leads bow numbers 91 and 12. The PRO will shorten the second windward leg to 1.8 miles once the boats reach the leeward gate.
24/06/2009 - 13:01

The results have been updated to reflect the 1 point penalty assigned to ARCTUR by the Jury for the series.
24/06/2009 - 12:46

Race 2 started at 1245 with a clean start by all boats. The wind is now approximately 15 to 16 knots.
24/06/2009 - 12:32

The PRO has announced that race 2 will sail course 4, distance to the windward mark is 2.3 miles. The wind is still 285 degrees at approximately 18 knots.
24/06/2009 - 12:30

The results for race 1 have been posted. The warning signal for race 2 will be at 1240.
24/06/2009 - 12:06

After completing the second windward leg, bow number 15 now leads bow numbers 18 and 08.
24/06/2009 - 11:49

At the first leeward gate, the rounding order for the first three boats remained the same.
24/06/2009 - 11:32

At the first windward mark of race 1, bow number 15 leads bow numbers 08 and 18. When to boats reach the leeward gate, the course length to the second windward mark will be shortened to 1.8 miles.
24/06/2009 - 11:07

The start for race 1 was at 1105, all boats were clear. The wind is still approximately 22 knots with slightly higher gusts.
24/06/2009 - 10:49

The PRO has signaled course 4, distance is 2.3 miles. The wind is still at 285 degrees but has increased to 22 knots. The warning signal for race 1 will be at 1100 as scheduled.
24/06/2009 - 10:31

The race committee boat is on station in the race area. The wind is approximately 285 degrees at 20 knots. The PRO has announced that the first signal will be on time at 1100.
24/06/2009 - 08:25

Good morning. This is day one of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. The Race committee will depart the harbor at 0930 in anticipation of a 1100 start. The wind is westerly at 17 to 20 knots under a bright sunny sky. The next update will be from the race committee boat once it is on station for the day's racing.
12/06/2009 - 12:00

The Rolex Farr40 World 2009 will run from 22nd - 27th June. Racing will begin on Wednesday 24th June.
Please check back in for live information from the races.
09/06/2007 - 15:25

The results for race 11 have been posted. That completes racing for the day.
09/06/2007 - 15:02

At the final windward mark of race 11 and the series, Nerone leads Joe Fly and Kokomo. The wind is now 5-6 knots.
09/06/2007 - 14:28

At the first leeward mark, Atalanti XI continues to lead with Joe Fly and Nerone close behind. The course bearing has been changed to 350 degrees. he wind is now 6-7 knots.
09/06/2007 - 14:15

At the first windward mark of race 11, Atalanti XI led Joe Fly and Kismet. The wind has lightened and gone right. A possible change of course for the second weather leg in being considered.
09/06/2007 - 13:32

The results for race 10 have been posted. The final race of the series, race 11, will start at 1340. They will sail course 3 at 335 degrees.
09/06/2007 - 13:11

At the second windward mark of race 10, Struntje Light continues to lead Calvi and Twins.
09/06/2007 - 12:43

At the first windward mark and at the first leeward mark the fleet was led by Struntje Light followed by Calvi and Twins in that order. The wind is 7-8 knots.
09/06/2007 - 12:08

Race number 10 started at 1205. They will sail course 3, compass bearing 335. The wind has lightened significantly to 5-6 knots.
09/06/2007 - 11:08

Good morning. This is the final day of racing for the 2007 Farr 40 European Championship. The committee boat is on station for the first race. The warning signal for race number 10 is expected to be at 1200 . The wind is northwesterly at approximately 12 knots.
08/06/2007 - 16:49

The results for race 9 have been posted. That completes racing for the day.
08/06/2007 16:04

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 9, Kokomo led Siragusawa and Nerone. The wind is now 10-12 knots.
08/06/2007 - 15:14

Race 9 will start at 1520 sailing course 3 with a bearing of 320 degrees.
08/06/2007 - 15:04

The results for race 8 have been posted. There were 10 protest flags displayed at the finish. Race 9 will start shortly after adjusting the course for a left hand wind shift.
08/06/2007 - 14:27

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 8 Kismet led Siragusawa and Mascalzone Latino. The wind has increased back to 12 knots.
08/06/2007 - 13:36

The results for race 7 have been posted. Race 8 will start at 1342 sailing course 3 at a bearing of 340. The wind has lightened to approximately 8 knots.
08/06/2007 - 12:46

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 7, Opus One led Old Boys and Mazcalzone Latino. The wind has lightened slightly and is now 10 to 12 knots.
08/06/2007 - 12:08

Race number 7 started at 1205 sailing course 3, 340 degrees. The wind is steady at approximately 12 knots.
08/06/2007 - 11:12

Good morning. This is day 3 of the Farr 40 European Championship. The Race Committee is on station for the day's racing. The wind is northerly at approximately 12 knots. It is expected that the first warning signal will be at 1200.
07/06/2007 - 16:43

The results for race 6 have been posted. That completes racing for today.
07/06/2007 - 15:57

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 6, bow number 07 led 11 and 17. The course was changed to 075 degrees.
07/06/2007 - 15:06

The results for race 5 have been posted. Race 6 will start shortly. They will sail course 3 with a bearing of 065 degrees.
07/06/2007 - 14:20

After the first leeward leg of race 5, the course was changed to 065 degrees to adjust for a left hand wind shift. Bow number 02 led 15 and 09. The wind is still about 8 knots.
07/06/2007 - 1329

The results from race 4 have been posted. Race 5 will start shortly sailing course number 3. The bearing to the windward mark will be 100 degrees.
07/06/2007 - 12:42

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 4, bow number 14 led 02 and 12. The wind is steady at approximately 8 knots from 100 degrees.
07/06/2007 - 12:07

Race number 4 started at 1205. They will sail course 3 with a bearing of 100 degrees. The wind is steady at approximately 8 knots.
07/06/2007 - 11:08

Good morning. The Race Committee is on station to begin racing on the second day of the Farr 40 European Championship. The first race today will be race number 4. The wind is southeast at 8-9 knots. The warning signal is scheduled for 1200.
06/06/2007 - 17:38

The results for race 3 have been posted. That was the last race of the day, the boats are on their way into the harbor.
06/60/2007 - 16:50

At the end of the first leeward leg of race 3, bow number 09 led numbers 04 and 01. The wind has backed slightly so the course has been changed to 135 degrees. The wind is about 8-9 knots.