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2011-02-04 01:47:03 - Southern Ocean Boat Choices
We have a fast and furious ride in the Southern Ocean in one race, and another race using a Longboat..... Anyone recognize the beauty in this picture???

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2011-02-05 11:31:17 - Re: Southern Ocean Boat Choices
That pic really calls out for a caption doesn't it!

"How many oars are we meant to have?"

or

"SLI jumping is not as easy in reality"


I am sure others will have better ones!!
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2011-02-06 15:17:21 - Re: Southern Ocean Boat Choices
It's not quite on type, but our new square rigger polar waiting in the wings is meant to stand in for ships like Endurance. South Georgia->Elephant Island hmmm?
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2011-02-06 22:11:11 - Re: Southern Ocean Boat Choices
And the prize goes to 76T for recognizing the famous James Caird that carried Sir Ernest and crew from Elephant Island to South Georgia in what is seen as one of the most amazing small-boat passages ever ventured. I am creating a race to honor the the upcoming 95th anniversary of this epic voyage. Any thoughts on a polar?

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2011-02-07 00:24:28 - Re: Southern Ocean Boat Choices
Didn't mean to give it away, though that's one of the iconic ocean sailing images of all time...

I always wanted an old lifeboat to convert to cruising.

What are you thinking for a course? The race that's always appealed to me is a alt-history "Shackelton Rescue" in the Square Rigger starting from Stromness on the E coast of S.G. round trip to Elephant Is. Upwind into the breach makes for some tricky seamanship in a boat that points twa 80 on a nice day.

Maybe we can make it a series... go for the Ross Sea Party next?

A lap of the Weddell sea would be nice as well, though less punishing in SOL with the lack of freezing etc. ;)
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2011-02-07 02:57:07 - Re: Southern Ocean Boat Choices
I was originally going to just do the actual course of the Caird from Elephant Island to the south shore of SG where they finally managed to land. I then considered making the finish in Grytviken to account for the overland portion the final team had to endure and to add a bit more effort for the race at the finish (just like the IRL saga)

I love the idea for a Shackleton Series! A bit of research and an unusual polar would make for a fun and different SOL experience!

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