Outch... da waren es nur noch drei. (Link)

Und Hubschrauber scheinen Standard zu sein für Bootstransporte in der Schweiz:
http://flickr.com/photo.gne?id=6353474615

Trainingseinheit des BMW Oracle Trimarans in der San Diego Bay.

Bruch in schwerem Wetter auf dem Maxi-Trimaran von Frank Cammas. Die Crew läuft Kapstadt an und gibt den diesjährigen Rekordversuch auf.

Nur um die Dimension hier mal klarzustellen....

Dritter Tag auf dem Wasser.

Für alle, die gestern was verpasst haben: hier die Zusammenfassung vom Aufbau des Segels und der ersten Testfahrt. Sieht wirklich irre aus.

...auf die Referenzzeit von Bruno Peyrons "Orange II"

The fifth day at sea is essential in confirming Groupama 3's lead over the reference time: 665 miles... The passage time to the equator will depend on a swift exit from this zone and if Franck Cammas and his men are able to combine quick responses and an element of luck, they may well have clocked up a two day lead as they switch hemispheres.

Der Rennverlauf im "virtual eye" bis das Großsegel von oben kommt.

Die Bilder erinnern an die Kenterung der Groupama beim letzten Jules Verne Recordversuch. Es handelt sich an dem Bild jedoch um die ACTUAL, die bei der diesjährigen Transat Jacques Vabre gekentert ist.

Erinnerungen werden wach an Dennis Connors "Stars and Stripes H3"

Bilder des BMW Oracle Wings gibt es hier: http://www.tribormat.fr/post/2009/11/09/la-voile-rigide-de-bmw-oracle-racing-...

Und das ALL4ONE-Team ohne Glück im ersten Rennen:

Match 1: Emirates Team New Zealand d. ALL4ONE by DNF
Emirates Team New Zealand picked up its second win in as many matches when ALL4ONE was forced to drop out of this morning’s first match. After rounding the leeward gate ALL4ONE’s mainsail fell when the webbing holding the head of the sail to the halyard lock failed. The boom caused superficial damage to the starboard side steering wheel when it fell on it. Team New Zealand had led the match from the start and was approximately 40 seconds ahead at the leeward gate moments before the mishap. Team New Zealand completed the course unchallenged and upped its score to 2-0.

Man speist an Bord der Groupama 3 echt französisch mit Rotwein und Käse.

Die Startvorbereitungen der Groupama 3 in Brest für den nächsten Rekordversuch im Rahmen der Jules Verne Trophy.

...oder wie ein verletzter Seelöwe bei einer Farr 40 Regatta eine Startverschiebung auslöste. Props an das Farr 40 Team Alchemy!

Die Story gibt es bei sailing anarchy:

The Campbell Cup in Long Beach with the Sleds and Farr 40 was this last weekend. On Alchemy we were waiting for the wind to come in on Saturday while in Postponement and a baby Sea Lion started coming up to the stern of the boat. It had a fishing net wrapped twice around it’s neck cutting into it’s flesh. The sea lion then jumped up on our boat obviously seeking help. It was very docile and not fearing us at all. We called everyone we could to come rescue it and finally the harbor master at Alamitos bay got in touch with the Fire Rescue and Animal Control. We had to leave the race course and bring the sea lion into the Harbor Patrol dock where we scooted it off the boat onto the dock and animal control cam and got it. The race committee postponed the 70’s until we got back on the race course. A call to the Wild Life Rescue on Sunday confirmed that the sea lion was doing better.