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  • 2025-02-06 00:47:02
    Long time SOLer, Little Surprise
    Board » In memoriam
    I rarely look at forum posts or even chats during the races anymore. But when I saw that Rob (Tyger) had passed, I decided to inform our SOL community that my brother, Dale (Little Surprise), is gone. He died on January 16th, a month shy of 80 yrs old, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

    Not many will remember Little Surprise because Dale never posted on chat and was very rarely competitive, always sailing SOTP. But he loved SOL and participated in almost every race for many years. He joined in 2009, a few months before me, after Joanne's (Rainbow Chaser) urging. Love and peace, big bro.
  • 2025-02-06 00:12:00
    Re: In Memoriam - Rob Neilson (Tyger)
    Board » In memoriam
    If I remember correctly, in about 2013, shortly after Rob joined SOL, he became an active participant and helped us design and choose races - especially with real active 'buddy-up' races around the world. It takes a lot of time and passion to contact and sell the idea of partnering SOL with different sailing clubs -- all for the benefit of making the experience much better for all of us.

    One time when he heard I was headed to Australia, Rob researched and recommended a company in Airlie Beach to charter a boat for sailing in the Whitsundays. It worked out perfectly and I was truly grateful for his help.
  • 2023-12-26 18:40:17
    Re: RIP - In Memoriam - Rod
    Board » In memoriam
    Sad news, indeed.
    IF my memory cells are correct (a big if these days), Rod commented in chat various times regarding some of his experiences in the Navy sailing the waters of the inside passage between Vancouver Island and the mainland. My experiences in those waters, along with circumnavigating the island, are some of my favorite sailing memories. Also, I think of Rod when passing by the local club racing their remote control boats during my neighborhood walks. He participated in many SOL races and seemed to be a constant presence near my fastpassage39. I will miss that.

    Thank you, Joanne, for letting us know. Take care.
  • 2020-09-26 18:28:34
    Re: Public testing new HTML5 client
    Board » General Discussion
    A big thank you for all the improvements @ij.

    A couple very minor features in the boat ranking list I sometimes found useful in the flash version:
    1) Ability to change the width of the columns, i.e. Name.
    2) Return to the same boat ranking location.  For example, in the main (or custom) list, after moving the list down, the boat at the top is #5 (not #1).  Then, after returning to the list, #5 is still at the top.
  • 2019-12-14 22:05:29
    2020 Q1 Race Calendar
    Board » Flag Officers » Race Calendar
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  • 2018-12-14 19:18:36
    2019 Q1 RACE CALENDAR
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  • 2018-05-04 23:51:11
    Re: Golden Globe Races 2018 - Seat Of The Pants commitment
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    I will also be a SOTP sailor for these races. The irl sailors will not have routers, electronic/computer tools. With honorable intent, lets level the playing 'field' as much as possible. I encourage all to accept the challenge.

  • 2017-12-15 06:54:21
    Re: Calendar 2018Q1
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  • 2017-03-15 02:51:33
    2017 RACE CALENDAR Q2
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  • 2016-12-14 20:31:57
    2017 RACE CALENDAR Q1
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Vasco da Gama Ocean Race 2025

Sailonline is proud to partner with the Royal Natal Yacht Club for the 2025 Vasco da Gama Ocean Race—South Africa’s oldest coastal ocean race! Covering 254 nautical miles from Durban to East London, this iconic route is known for rough seas, strong currents, and serious strategy. Our virtual fleet will be racing in the fierce Farr 40, a proven offshore performer. With history, endurance, and camaraderie on the line, it’s time to honour Vasco’s legacy—see you on the start line!
Race #1908
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Farr 40 PARTICULARS
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Ranking: SYC
Race starts: May 25th 08:00 Registration will open soon
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Red Eye - Bimini Beach Run 2025

This time of year, already it is balmy in the Bahamas and the Biminis, if ever it is not; so let’s try and get some “Red Eye” enjoying the fine weather and a warm night, racing our appropriately luxurious and bombastic Gunboat 90, as always our craft of choice for this 250nm beach-running, island-hopping SOL classic through this multihull mecca!
Race #1845
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GB 90 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
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Ranking: SYC - RED
Race starts: May 22nd 12:00 Registration Open!
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Africa by Sea - Abidjan to Swakopmund


Our exploration of Africa by Sea continues. Next, it’s off to Swakopmund, on the water’s edge of the Kalahari desert. It’s a wind-blasted coast, and a venue of choice for those seeking to set wind-powered speed records. More likely than not, we’ll have to beat into it in our Steinlager II, to finally find some shelter behind the walls of Platz am Meer where there is a marina of sorts. Only 2200nm!
Race #1856
INFOby brainaid.de
Steinlager II PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
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Ranking: SYC - ABS
Race starts: May 14th 17:00 Registration Closed
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Channel Islands TIMED Chase 2025

Join us in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey for a race around the Channel Islands in the J-109, a recent addition to the Sailonline fleet. The course takes us around the islands of Alderney and Jersey finishing back in Saint Peter Port. This is a TIMED race, so you may RE-REGISTER HERE to try again, after finishing a run. You will have 13 days and 11 hours to test your skill and decision making after the race opens.
Race #1915
INFO by brainaid.de
J-109 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
TRQ2 - TRCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Saturday,
24 May at 23:00 UTC
Race starts: May 11th 12:00 Registration Open!
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Elephant Island to Marquesas 2025

Prepare to test your limits as we launch into the third leg of the RWW Series and the fifth leg of the 2025 Ocean Championship Series—an epic voyage from Elephant Island to the Marquesas in the heart of French Polynesia. This 4,700-nautical-mile challenge is a true test of endurance, strategy, and raw sailing adrenaline. Aboard the high-performance Volvo 70v4, competitors will face fierce headwinds as they round the legendary Cape Horn and make the thrilling transition from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Do you have what it takes to conquer the Pacific? Join us, and put your skills to the ultimate test.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race #1909
INFO by brainaid.de
VO70_v4 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - RWW - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: May 05th 11:00 Registration Closed
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