Volvo Ocean Race Pics

Andy · 29 May 2006, 23:22

Good day.

http://www.badviz.com/Galleries/Volv...2006/index.htm

Most of the marshals were very good, however some should not be let in boats (one hardboat specifically). His way of making people move back was to near ram them!!! Some others were really good at getting in line of the photo shot ... despite our boat being covered in large cameras and lenses .. which should have been a clue, some insisted on stopping people see the action by getting in the way!.

However its a hard and thankless task and as I said most were good and well mannered.

ollyit · 29 May 2006, 23:42

excellent pics, looks quite choppy out there

Ribald · 29 May 2006, 23:54

Brilliant pics yet again Andy

As one of the marshalls (in a RIB) I have to say that some on the antics of the spectators was bloody awful as well. The exclusion zone bouys at the windwardmark could have been laid up Southampton Water for all the notice taken of them.

The big tripper boats didn't help either.

I have to confess to crossing in front of a couple of ribs with lots of telly lenses but I did duck at the moment critique

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looks quite choppy out there

That, ollyit, must be the understatement of the day

From a very wet, very cold, very tired volunteer marshall

Limey Linda · 30 May 2006, 01:10

Many, many, many thanks to Andy for the great pics. Used to be an ocean racer but too old now. Still gets the old juices going though.

Searider · 30 May 2006, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Andy

despite our boat being covered in large cameras and lenses .. which should have been a clue, some insisted on stopping people see the action by getting in the way!.

What you needed on your boat was a bright yellow flag that said Volvo Ocean Race 2005/6 PRESS. Worked a treat for me

Had a few hairy moments under the bows of ABN Amro 1 when tracking them from ahead going down wind - a gust came along and I was unable to accelerate away from them - had to peel off to the side. 520hp in a 40' boat is not enough!

CJL · 30 May 2006, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Andy

Good day.

http://www.badviz.com/Galleries/Volv...2006/index.htm

Most of the marshals were very good, however some should not be let in boats (one hardboat specifically). His way of making people move back was to near ram them!!! Some others were really good at getting in line of the photo shot ... despite our boat being covered in large cameras and lenses .. which should have been a clue, some insisted on stopping people see the action by getting in the way!.

However its a hard and thankless task and as I said most were good and well mannered.

Did you get any good photos of my boat?

Chris

Andy Moore · 30 May 2006, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Ribald

That, ollyit, must be the understatement of the day

From a very wet, very cold, very tired volunteer marshall

Did you get that squall with hail stones?

Andy · 30 May 2006, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Searider

What you needed on your boat was a bright yellow flag that said Volvo Ocean Race 2005/6 PRESS. Worked a treat for me

How did you get your hands on one of those????

CJL, what does your boat look like? How many passengers etc. I will look if I have any of you, I do have many more.

RIBALD, agreed!! Some of the spectator boats also should not be let loose on the sea's unless they get educated. However the yachties were the worst (with the exception of the marshall in a hardboat & blue lights) for bad behaviour, storming about under power with no care in the world. One specifically (Blue Hull) was very bad and is a repeat offender ... seen him do the same thing at other events

The rain and squalls were great, every time they came we lost a large percentage of spectator boats back to a safe harbour.

Very enjoyable day

Pompey Diver · 30 May 2006, 13:42

Hi,

Here's some more photos that I took from Andy's rib...

http://www.eye4sport.co.uk/images/sp...ace/Index.html

It did get pretty hectic out their especially when a yacht decided to cut through a non existant space in the spectator boats!

John

Ribald · 30 May 2006, 13:57

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Did you get that squall with hail stones?

Yep - will be wearing my Gecko helmet on Friday just in case of a repeat performance

Pompy Diver - another set of brilliant pics - well done

CJL · 30 May 2006, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Andy

CJL, what does your boat look like? How many passengers etc. I will look if I have any of you, I do have many more.

Like this....

Somebody on your boat was def taking picutres of us.

thorper · 30 May 2006, 14:22

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Originally Posted by CJL

Like this....

Somebody on your boat was def taking picutres of us.

I think I've got a couple - I'll take a look tonight!

Ricky

Pompey Diver · 30 May 2006, 14:27

CJL...were there two of you in the rib (one male, one female)?

John

CJL · 30 May 2006, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Pompey Diver

CJL...were there two of you in the rib (one male, one female)?

John

No three lads, you took our photo and I said you owed me a tenner! Then you asked for a naked photo and we said yeah, that's a fiver more! Remember??

Andy · 30 May 2006, 17:03

Yes I remember, I did take some pics ... however they were all crap.
Sorry!

Zippy · 30 May 2006, 18:47

Fantistic pictures as always!!

I too was out and Wet was the word of the day. It would seem there are still some people with no manners of common sense when it comes to boating, especially when the wind is up and theres lots of boats around.

With two fairly novice crew on board i was happy to stay well back and watch from a distance safe in the knowledge i wouldnt upset them or damage me boat but the power and speed of these boats is something to see!!

Andy, that was i you waving at you as you came into the harbour.

Great day. great boats and learnt a lot about my boat and how it goes in the bigger solent chop.

If anyone has any pics of the ribcraft 750 sport with two big "Peters and May" flags on i would love to see them!

Im planning to be out friday so fingerss crossed for a more relaxed and sunny day!

thorper · 30 May 2006, 21:53

Here are mine (finally):

http://www.rickydiver.com/images/vor06/index.html

CJL here are 2 of the ones I got of you - if you would like a high res copy drop me an email!

ozz · 31 May 2006, 16:26

Fantastic pictures!
I was on my way out with 7 if us on board and had an electrical fault, the electric trim suddenly decided to lift the engine out of the water and keep it there.

Was very concerned as we bobbed about helplessly for 15 minutes until we could isolate it. Decided to head back in through the flying frozen peas after that and dry out! Gutted I missed it though.

Searider · 01 June 2006, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Andy

How did you get your hands on one of those????

I was working - driving one of the press boats

CJL · 01 June 2006, 22:26

Here are the pics we managed to take on the day.

A lot of familiar boats out and about!

Chris