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theselkie > 9 months ago, 28 Oct 2016

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

25 Dec 2016 11:10am

Nearly 6 kts in the right direction heading into the Great Southern Ocean. Merry Christmas!

Having just checked Andy's Blog at andylamont.com.au, his last message was posted 27 November.

Is Andy himself posting any weekly/occasional reports about what's happening on board on any other web forum or medium?

Lazzz

NSW

910 posts

26 Dec 2016 8:48pm

From Andys Facebook page by his wife:

"Andy was expecting big winds today but it fizzed out a little he reefed down in expectation of 4O kts but he hasn't seen it so far 30 knots has been the maximum so far. Chatham Island was the last bit of Australia that he saw - that was a moment - he is in good spirits doing well and in anticipation of the next cold front to hit on Thursday. I have passed on all of your christmas wishes and he wishes you all a Merry Christmas and Wonderful New year - Deb"

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

28 Dec 2016 9:47am

Still doing 5+kts in the right direction. Doesn't seem to be a challenge going west about.

cisco

QLD

12364 posts

28 Dec 2016 9:12am

He seems to be having a real nice run at the moment. The real challenges will be Good Hope and Horn.

At some point he has to come north and cross the Equator doesn't he?? If he leaves that until after the Horn and does it in the Pacific he should have a very nice run home.

Agent nods

622 posts

28 Dec 2016 8:02am

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cisco said..

He seems to be having a real nice run at the moment. The real challenges will be Good Hope and Horn.

At some point he has to come north and cross the Equator doesn't he?? If he leaves that until after the Horn and does it in the Pacific he should have a very nice run home.

From Andy's blog:

The Course

Andy will leave for the Gold Coast in Queensland. He will travel South, then West under Australia towards the Cape of Good Hope. From there he will cross the equator in the Atlantic bound for the Canary Islands.
After rounding the Canaries Andy will head south back down for the feared Cape Horn. This will be the most critical part of the voyage.
All things being well he will then leave Cape Horn behind on his way back home to the Gold Coast in sunny Queensland, Australia.

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

29 Dec 2016 6:11pm

A front on the way but it should favour him with fresh southerlies when it passes.

Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

29 Dec 2016 6:25pm

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DrRog said..

HG02 said..

southace said..
Theres a big high coming through tommorow S.A looks like he is running and tacking with storm sails in the lee of King island what else can you do. is it that he's trying to get a record that he can't anchor,use the motor and be unassisted? Or is it something on his bucket list?

It's a record he's aiming for

www.andylamont.com.au/?fb_action_ids=10211386919892629&fb_action_types=weeblyapp%3Ashare

So, as far as I can make out, if he completes the journey according to plan regardless of how long he takes, he will become the record-holder???

He has to beat 122 days 14 hours.

greenleader

QLD

5283 posts

29 Dec 2016 10:17pm

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Ramona said..

DrRog said..

HG02 said..

It's a record he's aiming for

www.andylamont.com.au/?fb_action_ids=10211386919892629&fb_action_types=weeblyapp%3Ashare

So, as far as I can make out, if he completes the journey according to plan regardless of how long he takes, he will become the record-holder???

He has to beat 122 days 14 hours.

For his class?

Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

30 Dec 2016 8:55am

Not sure about the classes. did not see it on the webpage. These records only started in 1972. Chay Blyth did the same trip in 1971 in "British Steel" 59ft in 292 days. He does not get a mention in the records there.

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

2 Jan 2017 8:16am

Andys appear to be moving along nicely today

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

2 Jan 2017 1:02pm

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HG02 said..
Andys appear to be moving along nicely today

Yep. Heading a bit south I expect to give him room to lay off the wind to the north when the next blow hits in a day or so.
Not sure how accurate this wind map is but I find it useful to try to understand his movements, which are consistent with what I would do in his shoes if I had access to this info.
earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-125.08,36.93,375

BlueMoon

866 posts

2 Jan 2017 1:15pm

What is Andy using to receive his weather forecasts?
cheers

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

3 Jan 2017 12:53pm

I think he's chasing some wind by the look of it

yb.tl/impulse?ignoreUA=true

www.windy.com/?-30.657,110.874,5

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

6 Jan 2017 10:47am

He is heading into a bit of a blow, probably pointing into 35-40kts. The S&S34 relishes these conditions but in my experience it is hard on the crew.

greenleader

QLD

5283 posts

6 Jan 2017 10:00pm

April 2014 we delivered Andy's boat from Sydney to the Gold Coast not realising that he was sooo serious about his challenge ahead!

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

7 Jan 2017 7:05pm

Andy contacted me to check on Impulse after he bought her and before you guys could get away. I motored over to her, rafted up and gave her a quick check. At the time I didn't know who Andy was, he contacted me through the S&S34 Association website.

greenleader

QLD

5283 posts

7 Jan 2017 10:48pm

cool stuff, and it is great to watch Andy's journey unfold here!

BlueMoon

866 posts

8 Jan 2017 7:09pm

By the look of it headwinds for the next week, except maybe on Wednesday when he may have some Sth'erlys.

Im wondering (from my armchair

), if crossing the Southern Indian ocean at this time of year, a latitude of less than 30deg would be better to get over the top of the Highs, that just seem to roll across one after the other?
It has seemed to me he has positioned himself quite well so far, with the weather systems coming across, sometimes I suppose you just have to take whatever is dished out.
cheers

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

8 Jan 2017 10:19pm

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BlueMoon said..
By the look of it headwinds for the next week, except maybe on Wednesday when he may have some Sth'erlys.

Im wondering (from my armchair

He looks like he has turned south to keep in the wind and avoid the centre of the High. He looks to have a good wind picture similar to the wind map.
earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-287.00,-40.27,750/loc=92.225,-35.919

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

11 Jan 2017 8:38pm

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<div>Speed: 4.7 knots @ 264.88°

<div>Position at: 11 Jan 2017 08:02 UTC

<div>Lat/Lon: 35° 22.02 S, 087° 51.06 E

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

11 Jan 2017 9:35pm

I was looking at the same time HG. He is making great progress and after a still patch he will have good winds for a few more days.

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

12 Jan 2017 6:19pm

nearly half way across
Impulse
Speed: 3.5 knots @ 271.24°
Position at: 12 Jan 2017 04:01 UTC
Lat/Lon: 35° 24.61 S, 086° 44.99 E

Jolene

1622 posts

12 Jan 2017 4:16pm

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HG02 said..
nearly half way across
Impulse
Speed: 3.5 knots @ 271.24°
Position at: 12 Jan 2017 04:01 UTC
Lat/Lon: 35° 24.61 S, 086° 44.99 E

I just hope he doesn't get hit by an airliner

plev

QLD

181 posts

13 Jan 2017 12:30pm

This makes interesting viewing. Just hit the "play" button.

www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/viewer/index.shtml?type=mslp-precip&tz=AEDT&area=SH&model=G

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

15 Jan 2017 9:02am

Impulse

Speed: 4.0 knots @ 276.66°
Position at: 14 Jan 2017 12:00 UTC
Lat/Lon: 34° 16.11 S, 082° 23.61 E

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

15 Jan 2017 7:22pm

Fair flying across the Indian Ocean. He is making great progress.

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

16 Jan 2017 5:17pm

Well over halfway across the Indian Ocean ditch and heading down to the Cape of Good Hope, and the Agulhas Current. He needs to keep clear if he can, a south or south westerly wind, like right now, while in the current would not be nice.
earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-316.76,-40.35,495

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

20 Jan 2017 8:19pm

Still going fantastically well. He seems to position Impulse really well for each wind change. He is obviously using something like windmap.

MorningBird

NSW

2703 posts

24 Jan 2017 10:10am

Still using the winds beautifully. Approaching the Cape of Good Hope and well positioned for the wind patterns.

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