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Zorba777


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2022-06-07 14:44:24 - Plymouth to Hong Kong
Several SOLers expressed the wish to have more very long ocean races like the current San Francisco to New York.

This proposed race would fit that bill. It's also a classic trade route and 12250 NM, going around Cape Hope towards Hong Kong.

Best to be done with the fast VO70_v4 polar
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2022-06-07 14:53:47 - Re: Plymouth to Hong Kong
I validate 100% the proposal of Zorba. An excellent idea !!! TarassBoulba

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2022-06-07 15:23:59 - Re: Plymouth to Hong Kong
I would concur. The very long races are appealing for those of us who are unable to give 100% attention to SOL because, well, life happens.

As to this specific proposal, why not make it two races - out and back, as the old China and East India company ships did. Should be timed for the same seasons they sailed in those days to take advantage of monsoon winds, etc. Maybe some pirates to make it interesting? :)


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2022-06-07 19:20:41 - Re: Plymouth to Hong Kong
I spoke with WINSTON today to suggest the idea of organizing an "Ocean Extra Large Championship" (six stages around the world, each with a length greater than 10,000 nm), he will present the proposal to the Board.
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2022-06-07 20:09:29 - Re: Plymouth to Hong Kong
I really like the out and back that BadgerOne suggested. I also like the Extra Large Championship mention by Scarabocchio.
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2022-06-07 22:01:50 - Re: Plymouth to Hong Kong
I suggest a layover now in NYC then on to Perth

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