A very creditable 3rd overall for the season – full results at http://www.eaora.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=59&Itemid=53. Many congratulations to Stan, Nigel, George and the team on Fay-J. We were 612.8 points and Fay-J 634.4, and once again the season overall was decided on the last race – the Buckley Goblets!!
News / blog
EAORA Overall Season 2011
October 2nd, 2011Walker Challenge Cup 2011
October 1st, 2011Here’s a video of the above race – halyard disconnect and spinnaker wrap resulted in Robbie going up the mast twice – see it at http://youtu.be/U9FhrxQSyZ4.
Rolex Middle Sea Race
October 1st, 2011The Heartbeat IV team for the RMSR are: Jason, Judy and Grace Payne-James, Roger Temple, Nicola Paterson, Ashley Foxhall, Dani Southey, Russell & Karen Walker, Trevor Bassett, Ian Magee and Marcus Bonomini – further info about the race can be found at http://www.rolexmiddlesearace.com/index.cfm – and http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=159269 .
Preparing for the delivery
October 1st, 2011…a snapshot of prep prior to setting off on Malta delivery….
Thames Estuary Shield 2011
October 1st, 2011Before Heartbeat IV left for Malta her last but one race was the Thames Estuary Shield which we won. The team was Jason, Judy, Ash, Dani, Tim, Marcus, Jon, Dani, Grace, Robbie and Mike. Unfortunately although it just about put us in contention for overall season points but it was not to be! You can [...]
A bit of background to delivery (so far)….
September 30th, 2011Heartbeat Iv coded before set off for Malta. Despite > 1500 miles + of sea time with minimal problems, delivery team encountered an issue with the delivery furling headsail and called into Falmouth for partial solving of the issue. New compressor couriered also to Burnham for refridgeration as installed one failed! Electronic switch panel developed [...]
Heartbeat on her way to Malta….
August 7th, 2011…currently diverted into Barbate – due to 50 knot easterly through the Straits of Gibraltar. Likely to be there till Sunday………
Fantastic Sunk Race & EAORA Week
July 13th, 2011A speedy Sunk Race – Oystercatcher making the most of the conditions getting line honours followed by Heartbeat IV – same class 300 points difference in TCC – at least we’re not bitter. Great sailing conditions – see this link for some video of Heartbeat, Cosmic Dancer and Amazon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOGQHZxmfeU. EAORA results to date at http://www.eaora.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=59&Itemid=53. [...]
Heartbeat IV Feeling Very Pleased with Herself
June 22nd, 2011…and has every right to, as the Dufourt 45e was named Boat of the Year in the 40-49′ class by Cruising World ( http://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/boat-reviews/new-thinking-is-the-common-denominator-for-2011?page=0,2). And we’re all looking forward to the Sunk Race, Cannonball Race and EAORA Weeks with a Band of Brothers & Others. Particularly looking forward to racing against a boat in the same [...]
North Sea Race 2011
June 6th, 2011Cold, wet, windy but exhilarating. 190 mile upwind from start to MSP and then glorious assy reach to Scheveningen. Team Heartbeat were Jason and Judy, Roger, Tim, Nic, Scotty, special guest Stuart Galloway and cadets Robbie (the Robster) Hooper and Grace (the Vomster) Payne-James, aged 16 and 13 respectively. Constant North East wind between 15 [...]