Circumnavigation Ireland

rocknrolla · 15 July 2018, 16:57

As above myself and Mark Lime went over the pond,with the help and support of Justin Denis Antoinette and crook haven sailing club circumnavigated Ireland in 18hrs 12 mins provisional and subject to ratification by the UIM

Maximus · 15 July 2018, 17:17

Congratulations you Guys!

Great achievement in the far from ideal conditions

willk · 15 July 2018, 18:37

Well done Deano - a long day! Some photos of the rig and a quick summary would be great to have?

We spotted you passing north of Inishtrahull - I think you saw donegaldan in his dark Redbay - we were stationary in a grey/white hull and harder to spot. You were making great time - your massive wake/plume gave you away!

HUMBER P4VWL · 15 July 2018, 19:19

Wow - well done Deano! Taking on new challenges. Good effort.

Ribliam · 15 July 2018, 20:27

Met ye in Crook with Justin & Antoinette , well done again.
Liam

Dan Gurney · 15 July 2018, 21:53

Wowzers! Seems like a teaser for a much longer post!

Deets!? Video!?

Sounds epic!

Pikey Dave · 15 July 2018, 22:17

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Originally Posted by rocknrolla

As above myself and Mark Lime went over the pond,with the help and support of Justin Denis Antoinette and crook haven sailing club circumnavigated Ireland in 18hrs 12 mins provisional and subject to ratification by the UIM

Another trophy for behind the yacht club bar............[emoji6]

mick · 15 July 2018, 23:16

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Another trophy for behind the yacht club bar............[emoji6]

HUMBER P4VWL · 15 July 2018, 23:16

Is it a RIB record?

mick · 15 July 2018, 23:17

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Another trophy for behind the yacht club bar............[emoji6]

willk · 16 July 2018, 00:42

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Is it a RIB record?

I don't imagine so, but to traverse the 704Nm course in 18 hours and loose change is a major feather in anyone's cap*. The logistics and planning alone are a major feat. Some lonely stretches of water with potentially tricky conditions. An AVERAGE of over 38kts (to include refuelling time) is tough to maintain. FYI, a decade ago, it would have been an "all boats" record.

*

Poly · 16 July 2018, 00:48

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Is it a RIB record?

There is no rib specific category just two sizes of powerboat. Assuming this is up to date and the result is verified it would appear to have taken over 25 minutes off the record:

https://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectio...%20Records.pdf

willk · 16 July 2018, 01:14

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There is no rib specific category just two sizes of powerboat. Assuming this is up to date and the result is verified it would appear to have taken over 25 minutes off the record:

https://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectio...%20Records.pdf

That's the RYA record which is:
1. Out of date.
2. Not the UIM course, which is a little longer.
That said, I think the same team hold the UIM record from a subsequent attempt.

HUMBER P4VWL · 16 July 2018, 09:52

I read articles on Thunderchild breaking the long course including the island offshore.

Also in 2009 these guys did it in a 7.4m RIB with a 250hp in 18hrs 38mins so unless another RIB has done it since - Go Deano!

https://afloat.ie/sail/events/round-...-round-ireland

It was then broken by the same guy by 6hrs in a 42ft powerboat, so not a RIB but a record none the less. It also stated there is a sub 30ft class that he still held, assuming the above, Deano may be after that title?

https://afloat.ie/sail/events/round-...-team-hibernia

willk · 16 July 2018, 10:58

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I read articles on Thunderchild breaking the long course including the island offshore.

Thunderchild broke nothing except the boundaries of good taste.

There was no previous attempt, so they merely set a record - they could have taken a month and the result would have been the same. The exercise was a publicity stunt - in poor enough taste IMHO as it played to sentiment regarding the sovereignty of Rockall and the (then) recent helicopter tragedy at Blackrock Lighthouse.

Good point about the current RI record being a hard boat. Should make Deano the fastest RIB? They were fairly shifting when I saw them!

HUMBER P4VWL · 16 July 2018, 11:01

Agreed on many fronts re Thunderchild.

I’m sure Deano knew what he was doing - once ratified he’ll let us know in normal style - about 5 words! [emoji1]

M.Thornton · 16 July 2018, 15:35

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Agreed on many fronts re Thunderchild.

I’m sure Deano knew what he was doing - once ratified he’ll let us know in normal style - about 5 words! [emoji1]

But every word a gem

Maximus · 16 July 2018, 16:52

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But every word a gem

HUMBER P4VWL · 16 July 2018, 20:41

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But every word a gem

Often a foreign language too [emoji1]

tony t · 17 July 2018, 22:00

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Often a foreign language too [emoji1]

Just cuz Yoh cor spake it ..!!!