This thread is for posting information specific to this year's race to Veracruz. It's stickied to the top of the forum and open to anyone who'd like to post comments about the race.
TerraMar Race tracker:
If you use the direct link (http://yacht.terramarnetworks.com/interfaces/yacht/active.php) you might get some sort of login screen. If that's the case:
Click
http://www.veracruzregatta.com/ (http://www.veracruzregatta.com/)
In the far right corner of the page click the link for the TerraMar Race Tracker
The race start is today, 2pm, out of the jetties, at marker 11.
RC will be stationed on Boddacker road.
If you're in Galveston, stop by and mingle, and watch the fleet begin their 610 nm journey.
Scott and I took Tramp out to watch the start of the Regatta de Amigos and took a few pictures. Here is the link!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets
Enjoy
John
m/v Tramp
Good pics John. RC is on station in Veracruz! We can see some Tall Ships beginning to anchor out south of Isla Sacrificios. We'll post some pictures when they begin to enter the harbor.
For those watching the race tracking, Moonstruck had generator/charging problems and pulled in to port A.
First boats have arrived Rosalita and Cicilon. We can see them right outside the harbor. Also the tallships are lined up in the distance. A spectacular sight. Dress whites all around...no wind yet so its a little steamy.
All boats are finished. The scene in the port is too big to describe here. The big winner yesterday was Texas Ranger. The Sol beer girls filmed an ad on the boat. Here's a little taste of "Sol"...
I'll take the one on the left. More pictures please. Fine lines and built for speed. Do they speak English? Not that it matters. Bring them back! They would make great crew!!!!!
Just signed up for spanish classes at HCC, bring me the one in the center!
wow...i'd buy that beer for the cause.
Dump the Shiner keg. Add a SOL keg and put those babes on the next Rum Race postcard.. Now thats marketing!
Anyone hear what the fleet is going to do about coming home with the tropical storm expected in the gulf early next week??
I know that I'm computer challenged, but where can I find the results? I've looked everywhere and except for the comment about Texas Ranger I don't know anything else about the finish order.
http://www.veracruzregatta.com/2010%20Results/2010%20Results.htm (http://www.veracruzregatta.com/2010%20Results/2010%20Results.htm)
Now back to your regularly scheduled broadcast on the Sol Channel:
Seaquell just left for home, or maybe Tuxpan, about a half hour ago. Rest of fleet is moving to anchor in front of Veracruz YC and staying an extra day or two. Seaquell and the rest should have trackers on with two hour check-in mode....
I'll bet Texas Ranger didn't complain about those 4 in. heeled boots on the non-skid.
It looks like Seaquell did the right thing and came back. The Malecon is absolutely full of people.100,000 easy A festive atmosphere to be sure.
Any one known what happen to Moonstruck, they pulled out of the race early and went into Corpus.
See post on prior page:
Moonstruck had generator/charging problems and pulled in to port A early on.
Right now the fleet is (wisely) waiting for TS Alex to pass.
I've got some great pics I need to post...
If you missed Veracruz, four of the tall ships will be headed to Corpus to be the centerpiece of the July 4th festivities
It looks like a Friday morning arrival in CC instead of Thursday due to Alex.
The entry of the Chilean ship into the harbor, in all her grandor, is something you don't want to miss. Each ship is spectacular.
Check out http://www.sailsouthtexas2010.com/ (http://www.sailsouthtexas2010.com/)
UPDATE on Corpus Christi Sail South Texas Event:
CORPUS CHRISTI ? Postponed
- Sail South Texas 2010. The four tall ships scheduled to arrive for Sail South Texas 2010 Thursday through July 5 at Port of Corpus Christi Ingleside Facility were expected to depart Veracruz, Mexico, Tuesday with a planned arrival at Ingleside on Friday morning. Thursday?s Sail South Texas VIP Welcome Event has been canceled. Sail South Texas 2010 is set to open at 10 a.m. Friday for the public to view the ships? arrival. Event activities also should open at 10 a.m.. Due to the late arrival of the ships, no public tours of the ships will be scheduled until 10 a.m. Saturday. The Friday fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday at 9:30 pm.
Looking at the race tracker, it appears a few of the boats have left Veracruz this morning to head home and chase the tail of Alex.
For the trip back, the trackers have been set on a two hour check-in mode vs. the one hour mode on the way down.
Change in arrival of Tall Ships to Ingleside.
http://www.sailsouthtexas2010.com/downloads/SSTXWEATHERALERT20610-5.pdf
Looks like Ciclon turned around and tucked into what looks like a pocket park in Tuxpan. Hopefully all is well. Capt. Midnight is abeam of Brownsville. I bet they're wet.
The rest of the boats are carrying some good speed, with a couple of 10+ knots sprinkled around.
Ciclon broke a stay or something like that, can only use the jib. Motoring/sailing home. They are all well and checked this morning. Think they will be home tomorrow.