Monday, July 12, 2010

190 nm Daily Run sets new record for Cirrus

Pleasant news this morning: Cirrus made her best daily run ever with 190 nm (nautical miles)!
We're happy; but Chief Commander wants more.

Yes, M'me Chief Commander, understood. No more sleeping until at the dock.

Gosh, I already fulfilled the order. Barely slept this night due to commotion on deck; it still is a wild ride. Had planned to have chute up this morning, but postponed at the moment. Gusts reach 25 kn, seas still heavy.

Aloha, Ulli

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9 comments:

  1. Wow! Wow, wow, wow! You guys rock! Chris and I will be waiting for you when you arrive. Make sure you let us know if you have any special requests. I know that KYC has a fantastic welcoming committee and they will take good care of you, but if there's anything special, we're there for you!
    -Agnes

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  2. Well done. The King is pleased.

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  3. 190 Nm! Fantastic! Great to hear! Wonderful descriptions on the blog, too. . . Wish everyone a continued safe race!
    -Kate

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  4. The best possible kind of break - Cirrus's best daily run is absolutely amazing. Bravo and Brava! Keep on hanging on and heading our way. We are ready for you!
    Valerie

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  5. Great job guys, wow. I would appreciate an update on Kathy, I hope she is doing better.

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  6. Congratulations! Well done!
    I can feel the adrenaline in the crew.
    I keep following your brilliant performance.
    Good sailing and good winds. And especially for Rick, keep your wonderfull sailor spirit.

    Goodbye
    João Cruzeiro (Windy2)

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  7. Hello Cirrus!
    with the great decriptions of the sea, the boat, the sunset and everything else, we can picture you! Without getting seasick :-) how is that going by the way?

    If you have time why don't you film/record one of the beautiful sunrises?

    Keep up the fast speed!!

    Tschuessi
    Andi u Katja

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  8. Hello Cirrus,
    I found a nice Hawaiian song that's also about sailing and mentions the famous Hawaiian fish humuhumunukunukuapua'a:

    Songwriter: Bill Cogswell et al.

    "There's a place in Hawaii
    That is very dear to me
    I am homesick as can be
    Won't you listen to my plea?

    I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
    I want to be with all the kanes and wahines that I knew long ago

    I can hear old guitars a-playing
    On the beach at Ho'onaunau
    I can hear the Hawaiians saying
    'Komo mai no kaua ika hale welakahao'

    It won't be long 'til my ship will be sailing back to Kona
    A grand old place that's always fair to see
    I'm just a little Hawaiian and a homesick island boy
    I want to go back to my fish and poi

    I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
    Where the humuhumunukunukuapua'a goes swimming by
    Where the humuhumunukunukuapua'a goes swimming by"

    ~Melanie

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  9. Awesome report on your amazing daily run! Such big gusts too. Sounds like you all are having some excitement. I hope everyone is keeping dry and getting a bit of rest though that sounds difficult at best.
    I hope the Chief Commander isn't pushing too hard... LOL
    Hugs
    Kay

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