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"Os Jangadieros" - Fastnet 2007 Team News

Latest News:

Crew Change (June): A warm welcome to Martyn Johnson who will be joining us on the remaining events, and hopefully the Fastnet itself.

Equipment (June): Jangada Too is now equipped with an EPIRB, including integal GPS positioning for rapid location by Search & Rescue. Lets hope we never need to use it. The new #4 jib should be delivered in time for the Morgan Cup.

Cervantes (6 May): An encouraging result for the start of the season, especially with a few new faces on board. Only 9 mins behind Red Arrow and ~30mins behind the lead J/109s. An improvement of 2.5%, i.e. 0.13kn average speed is all it takes to catch the leaders. So get those sail trimming guides out and keep fit.
The RORC web site has both race report and full results

Jim Saltonstall Training Weekend (1 Apr): A fantastic training weekend under the watchfull eye (and camcorder) of Olympic coach Jim Saltonstall. Along with a fleet of seven other J/109s we were put to the test in blustery 20kt+ winds. Many usefull tips picked up, some of which I have captured - (right click here to download).

Programme:

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Team:

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Qualification:

1) The skipper plus half the crew (i.e. 4) need to complete 300nm of qualifying RORC races in the 12 month prior to the Fastnet. 3 out of 7 crew will have required mileage after the Morgan Cup. All 7 crew will have the required mileage after both Morgan Cup & St Malo races. 2) At least 30% of the crew, including the Skipper, (i.e. 3 out of 8) must have completed the ISAF Offshore Safety Course. Richard, Trevor, Keith & Steve are all booked on a course 9/10 June. Evidence of qualifications to reach RORC by Friday 27th July, complete with Crew List & Next of Kin details.

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Shoreside Contacts:

In the event of emergencies next of kin should use the nominated shoreside contacts rather than call RORC directly:

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Timetable for the Morgan Cup:
<12:00 Meet on board, Port Hamble berth C4. Lunch, Stow gear, preparation, safety checks & team briefing.
16:00 Depart Hamble. Including MOB drill en route to Cowes.
18:30-19:30 Registration Gate at Cowes
19:30 First Start
ETA in St Helier on Saturday evening, subject to wind conditions.

Course: RYS line start at Cowes. East past the Forts & Bembridge. Alderney & the Casquets to Port, Guernsey to Port, finishing in St Aubin's Bay, Jersey. Total dstance 140nm.

For the return passage, due to spring tides the optimum departure time is around 2am or 2pm on Sunday. My preference is the later, although this means we get back to Hamble around mid-day on Monday.

For those returning by ferry, the Condor sails for Weymouth at 12:30 according to the timetable on their website - www.condorferries.co.uk. Please let me know if you are making your own way home.

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 St Malo (Fri 13th July):

Timetable for Cowes-Dinard-St Malo:
Thursday pm - Meet on board, Port Hamble berth C4. Stow gear, preparation, safety checks & team briefing. Evening meal in a local pub.
Friday 06:00 Depart Hamble.
08:00-09:00 Registration Gate at Cowes
09 :00 First Start
ETA in St Malo on Saturday afternon, subject to wind conditions.

Cruise back via the Channel Island, aiming to return to Hamble by Thursday evening. Alternatively please feel free to make your own way home, ensuring sufficient contingency in case of a light wind race.

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Rolex Fastnet (Sun 12th August):

Friday 27th July - final deadline for submitting training certificates, crew list & Safety Checklist
Saturday 11th Aug (pm) - preparations onboard
Saturday 16:00 - briefing in Cowes, two representatives may attend (Note change of time in SI2)
Sunday - first start at 10:00. Early morning departure from Hamble.
Friday 17th July ETA in Plymouth

If you are interested in accommodation for the Friday, I have managed to book a twin room at Jury's Inn for £60 room only via www.expedia.co.uk. This hotel seems to be one of the closest to the Babican and the Marina.

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