RACE TO ALASKA 2018 and Seventy48 Race

NORO LIM · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:06 am Post subject:

Thanks for the report, Harvey. Are you still having trouble with seeing the tracker screen? There's an "OK" button, center bottom, on the pop-up announcement that appears when I first bring up the tracker. Hitting it clears the pop-up. Sounds like you may be running into something else.

This morning (5:45 am PDT), three monohulls with crews of 4, 4, and 8 were leading the pack. PT Watercraft is solo, and has to take a break now and then, but he is really impressive!

thataway · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:55 am Post subject:

I am concerned about PT Watercraft--he has been in the same cover over 12 hours, and this does not fit with his plan.

Dock Rat was pushed aground, and I believe is effectively out of the race. Although possible to tow or push a 26 foot boat, with a rowing dinghy--it will not get you out of trouble once you are in a jam.

Team Torrant continues an impressive pace for a SUP--and is ahead of some of the multihulls. He has the endurance credentials.

NORO LIM · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:03 pm Post subject:

Great live video about an hour ago from SLAG describing trying to deal with rapidly changing conditions in Johnstone Strait during the night - while avoiding fishing boats that don't use AIS. Currently peddling in fog with no wind.

hardee · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:20 pm Post subject:

Montana Kev · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:34 pm Post subject:

Harvey, click your Esc Key. This clears the box for me. I am using Firefox.

Updates on Dock Rat are on his Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Edmark/100007594248177

Kevin

hardee · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:07 pm Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:55 pm Post subject:

Yep, PT watercraft took a really long rest--and although he is 30 miles behind the leaders, he is now moving at over 6 1/2 knots, (vs their 2 1/2 knots!)--should catch up in 6 hours (or so???)

It appears that Dock Rat is moving again, and is off the beach. Following his track, shows that he not only ran aground, but went in circles (large) several times...It will be interesting to see if he continues the "Cruise" or not....

hardee · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:09 pm Post subject:

Isn't this fun Question

Love the tracker, now that I can see it, and being able to add those track tails.

Harvey
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hardee · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:00 pm Post subject:

for those who have facebook, here is a link to the Operation Torrent that Josh Collins is spearheading. It is a Veterans help program that is broadly inclusive but aimed at PTSD, TBI and Suicide prevention.

This trip to Alaska is part of his therapy. That is serious therapy.

Harvey
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hardee · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:49 pm Post subject:

Here is a link to a live feed camera at Cracroft Point. It is at the far northwest end of the point and there is an Orca observation point there that looks right into Robson Bight, a protected Orca reserve beach. Lots of beach rubbing goes on there. It is also a point where all the racers will have to go past. I have been buy here several times and talked to some of the observers who work with the Eagle Eye observation station which is farther south and way high up on the cliff. (If you are in the area, you can reach them on VHF chn 7. and the "EagleEye" is also a C-Dory owner.)

Here is the link:

https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/orcalab-cracroft-point-surface

Enjoy. (The sounds of the beach, the ravens and the bald eagles are all present, along with the whales blowing at times.. Also you can hear some soft voices, at times, and the excitement when the whales approach.)

Harvey
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kaelc · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:31 pm Post subject:

Saw most of the racers while they squeezed between Victoria and Trail Island on Sunday at the end of my 80 mile fathers day weekend run. Impressive seeing the self-powered crews, considering how worn out I was after pulling crab pots and looking after the family in luxury.

One rower/sailer seemed to think the long way around trail island was the way to go and the SUP fellow was among the leaders. Hats off to each competitor and of course to your favorite Harvey, Great to learn about his cause.

hardee · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:43 pm Post subject:

WOW, Monohulls are doing it. And Sail Like A Girl is screaming out there. What a race. And what endurance.

Yes, Team Operation Torrent message deserves to be shared.

Harvey
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Sea Wolf · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:32 am Post subject:

The leaders have averaged 4.75 mi per hr so far, and with 140 or so to go, should finish in about 30 hours, or about 6 am Pacific Coast Daylight Saving Time, plus or minus a few hrs., Sunday morning.

Go Girls!!! Laughing

Joe.

hardee · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:44 am Post subject:

Joe, thanks for doing the math and the prediction.

Here is another live camera link. This one is from Robson Bight, which is almost directly across from the Cracroft Point camera I posted earlier. It appears to be on a slow scan of the Strait, so one or the other should be able to pick up the boats as they traverse Johnston Strait. There should be lots of race traffic across these screens today.

https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/orcalab-robson-bight

I love the sounds of the water, eagles and the occasional boat. (Although power boats owned by John Q General Public are not allowed into the Bight itself -- Orca preserve -- you can hear them go by the opening. Robson Bight has a big rocky beach and is a popular whale rub beach.

Harvey
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hardee · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:21 pm Post subject:

Looks like Matt Pruis on the TRAK Kayak, (Which is an interesting vessel)< is going to “portage” the tidal flats between West and East Cracroft Islands. Lagoon Cove Marina is on the north end, Port Harvey Marine Resort is at the south end. Hope he got some Sticky Buns and Pizza.

Harvey
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