Have we missed something in the last few hours?? These screenshots, captured from the official Volvo Ocean Race website 2D Raceviewer, purportedly predict the race fleet's position at 01:00:00 hrs UTC on the 28/01/2009. Wasn't Green Dragon reportedly damaged? Is Qingdao that way?!
If Ian Walker and crew can pull off miracles like this, can Barak and our own Brian turn things around for the rest of us? If only...
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An essential 'Index of Valid Marine Notices 2004-2008' has been published by the Department of Transport, Ireland on the 5th January 2009. To view this excellent resource, CLICK HERE. (Link to Department of Transport Marine Notice No. 1 of 2009.) To view an index of all Marine Notices valid at 31st December 2003, CLICK HERE. (Link to Department of Transport Marine Notice No. 3 of 2004.)
Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh! A Happy New Year, Peace and Prosperity to all in 2009 from Sailpix Ireland.
Support your local RNLI Lifeboat this Christmas! All Dublin Bay Sailing Club Turkey Shoot and Spring Chicken photographs are available as digital files only for the month of December 2008 in return for a direct donation to the RNLI, Dun Laoghaire. Remember, 100% of your contribution will go directly to the RNLI, Dun Laoghaire.
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Dublin Bay Sailing Club's Turkey Shoot 2008, a series of seven races for cruisers, cruising boats, one-designs and boats that do not normally race, commences Sunday 2nd November 2008. The six race series ends on Sunday 14th December 2008. Entries to Marina Office, Dun Laoghaire before Thursday 30th October 2008. The event is once again being sponsored by Viking Marine and this year is hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club.
For more information, click on the link to Dublin Bay Sailing Club's website HERE
