04 August 2003, 08:25
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Country: UK - England
Boat name: Spirit of Cardiff
Make: Ribtec
Length: 10m +
Engine: Yamaha 240hp diesel
Join Date: Jun 2003
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13 - Done it!
After an eventful week, we're there. Jolly Sailor has passed her timing point off Cape Wrath, and is now en route for Bangor, Northern Ireland.
The run south-east from Iceland was in heavy following seas, enabling the crew to maintain a good average speed.
We're delighted to have achieved what we set out to do, which was to better our previous transatlantic time. It's not a world record as such, but unofficially, it's still the fastest transatlantic ever by a RIB. Undoubtedly we would have done even better had it not been for the severe weather conditions around Greenland.
We're now experiencing the full delight of the north Scottish coast, battering our way through a heavy head sea before making shelter as we head south along the inner islands. More tomorrow on our general feelings after completing the trip.
© 2003 Clive Tully
Update transmitted by Stratos Iridium satellite phone.
Wild and windy, Cape Wrath lives up to its name as Jolly Sailor completes the fastest ever transatlantic in a RIB:
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04 August 2003, 09:26
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Country: UK - Isle of Man
Town: Peel
Boat name: Jane L
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: 315 Yanmar
MMSI: 235077935
Join Date: May 2000
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Brilliant - well done chaps.
Allen
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04 August 2003, 11:58
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Country: UK - Scotland
Make: HumberOceanOffshore
Length: 8m +
Engine: Volvo KAD300/DPX
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,596
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Well done. I'm impressed.
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04 August 2003, 14:42
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Country: Canada
Town: Devon, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Congrats!
Congrats to the crew of the Jolly Sailor! What a relief to hear Dad on the radio interview this morning. You sounded quite relaxed.
Great job, you guys!!!
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04 August 2003, 17:43
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Country: UK - England
Town: St Mawes
Boat name: Magellan Zulu
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 2 x Suzuki DF150
MMSI: 235094135
Join Date: Dec 2001
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A very satisfying result for you and the crew, Alan. Good on yer. I'm glad you made it across cleanly and safely. Diana and I look forward to seeing you on your way past Falmouth.
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04 August 2003, 18:21
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Country: UK - England
Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115hp
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,015
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Excellent news. Congratulations.
It's been great reading about progress every single day.
See you in Portsmouth.
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04 August 2003, 18:56
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Iver, Bucks, UK
Boat name: Prime Rib II
Make: Humber Ocean Pro
Length: 6m +
Engine: Mercruiser 1.7 diese
MMSI: 235086032
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 443
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Just thought I’d add my tuppence!
Well done guys! All very quick after the other years epic…. But a great achievement and a super conclusion!
See you in Portsmouth!
Mike C
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04 August 2003, 18:56
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Country: Other
Make: FB 55
Length: 10m +
Join Date: May 2001
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Heartiest Congratulations, Alan, Clive, Jan and Egbert. Sheesh, not another trip to Guernsey with you lot?! 
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04 August 2003, 19:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Portchester, Hants.
Length: no boat
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 584
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See General Discussion
Just in case you have not seen the notes for Saturdays events please read General Discussion Thread Under Aging Youth
Thanks
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04 August 2003, 21:34
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Country: UK - Northern Ireland
Town: Ballywalter
Boat name: Blue Yonder
Make: Ribtec
Length: 6.4
Engine: 115 suzuki four stroke
Join Date: Jul 2003
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3 naughtical gypsies
Alan, Clive and Egberg arrived in Bangor this afternoon. They looked none the worse after their week at sea. Jan left at Oban and took off on a three hour train journey to Glasgow to catch a flight home. He didn't want to be late for work. Clive was in great form and wetted my thirst for adventure with his story about the trip, Egberg is ready to do it all over again but said he would like a different route next time, he misses his family and would be interested to hear some news of Bear. After Alan had a good meal he returned to the boat. I found him, bare foot, in the bilges
of the engine compartment washing down the engine. He gave me a gentleman's agreement to sell me his yamaha and leg. The
prospective new owner of the boat wants a new engine so i have me fingers crossed that the sale goes through.
The Sprit of the Jolly Sailor intends to leave at midday 5/8/03 en route to the Isle of Man. They may well have a wee escort from some of our local boys.
Alan arrived in Bangor with Gail and young sons on board. They thumbed a lift a few miles offshore. I think, if Gail has her way, there could be quite a party to-night.
Alan has volunteered to sort out a few problems with my mate's
Yamaha in the morning before he leaves. he takes it all in his stride and i think he must have a bit of inside info on these engines. these guys are unstoppable, what next ?
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05 August 2003, 09:52
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Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: WIZARD
Make: REDBAY 7.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: OPTI 225
Join Date: Aug 2002
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SORRY WE MISSED YOU
Gavin and I had a brilant weekend in Bangor for the Rib Raid, Its a pitty we missed you, Gail phoned when we were leaving Bangor, heading for home, but due to work and family comitments we could wait the hour to meet you....... Congratulations
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05 August 2003, 12:59
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Member
Country: Canada
Town: St. John's
Boat name: Iceline
Make: Carver
Length: 10
Engine: Inboard Twin Gas 540 HP
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Well done guys !!! Glad to see that you made it safe and sound. Don't let Egbert hang around too long over there and forget that he has to get back here to make sure the rent gets paid.
Congratulations and best regards,
David
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05 August 2003, 19:02
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Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: wizzard
Make: REDBAY
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225 optimax
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 835
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Congrats
As Tim said above sorry we missed you guys in Bangor,but well done on an excptional journey and glad to see you arrived safe and well in Bangor, enjoy the party cheers gavin
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05 August 2003, 21:30
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: West Wickham
Boat name: Aries IV
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: Etec 250
MMSI: 235036477
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 273
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Brilliant! Well Done!
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Regards,
Chris.
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06 August 2003, 16:42
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Country: UK - England
Town: portsmouth
Boat name: not got one
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2
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well done
Well done all............how amazing can't wait to read the book. Now perhaps you can enjoy a well earned break when you get home on sunday. Takecare guys.
See you soon Alan..........Sammantha
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06 August 2003, 17:43
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Cippenham, Berkshire
Boat name: Falcon1
Make: Falcon
Length: 6m +
Engine: 115 hp Mariner Four
MMSI: 235021077
Join Date: Jul 2003
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CONCERNED 
I am extremely envious 
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