Have a look at the Heartbeat IV video of the Rolex Middle Sea Race at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQW1zRlvBAI. Note also the cruise liner in the background in Grand Harbour, Valletta – Costa Concordia.
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February 3rd, 2012Heartbeat begins journey back to UK
February 3rd, 2012Intrepid team of Trevor, Ian, Paul and Bob set off mid-afternoon of 28th January from Valletta in the first stage of the return to the East Coast. Arrived in Cartagena yesterday (~ 900 miles) – one day of 220 miles. Intend to be in Gibraltar at Ocean Marina by Sunday 5th. HBIV is trackable on […]
Heartbeat IV – 2012 Schedule
January 9th, 2012So far only in draft form – however HBIV will be returning from Valletta to Burnham over the next couple of months to do some EAORA and RORC races and then will return to Malta for the Rolex Middle Sea Race in October. From there will go to Las Palmas for the ARC 2012, for […]
What’s Up Heartbeat?
December 9th, 2011Heartbeat IV is currently wintering in M’Sida Marina in Valletta. Detailed plans for 2012 not yet decided. Heartbeat IV is however entered for the ARC 2012 in Division II Racing (see http://www.worldcruising.com/arc/features.aspx).
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2011
November 2nd, 2011Well we did it. Best long offshore race that we can all remember. Fantastic organisation, hospitality and friendship from the Royal Malta Yacht Club team (especially Georges, Alex and Alana) and the Rolex support group. Very few of the Heartbeat team can remember a previous race with an erupting volcano as a mark of the […]
In Straits of Messina..
October 23rd, 2011In Straits of Messina – 8.5 knots – beautiful sun – chasing Yellowdrama and Doppelbock after busy first 24 hours. Wet and little wind overnight – start very busy – two other D45s on start line next to us Doppelbock (GBR) and Comrade (RUS). Asyy and S2 up in Valletta Grand Harbour – handbrake […]
Heartbeat IV Prepares for Rolex Middle Sea Race
October 20th, 2011Heartbeat IV arrived in Malta 1300h LT yesterday with handover from delivery skipper Sticky Stapylton and team to earliest arriving team members Trevor Bassett, Ian Magee and Marcus Bonomini. By the time Jason and Judy arrived late pm race preparations were well underway. Russell & Karen Walker arrived later in the evening. Great support […]
Town Cup 2011
October 8th, 2011Great race – well deserved win by Assarain IV. I minute 46 seconds separated first 6 boats on corrected. We beat Inn Spirit by 3 seconds. Full results at http://burnhamweek.org.uk/result/2011-4-134-0/. A few pics of Burnham Week by Rod Tinsley (www.rodtinsley.co.uk) below:
EAORA Overall Season 2011
October 2nd, 2011A 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!!
Walker 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 […]
Good Local Contacts
June 2nd, 2011…we use Blackjack (www.blackjacksdesign.com) for clothes branding; Suzanne Glenton (primarily a bridalwear and gown designer) or individualised clothes and boatwear, and boat materials (www.suzanneglenton.com); and Ragbags for bespoke sailcloth designs (www.ragbagsuk.com). All are very happy to discuss requirements as individual or multiple items ….and no, we’re not paid to recommend them…..but we do!!
Off to Levington…
June 2nd, 2011Heartbeat IV with delivery team of Scott, Stuart and Robbie setting off shortly from Burnham to Haven Port YC – looking forward to steak and chips in the LightShip although 27 cruisers due in from Blankenberg this evening. Looks like an upwind race – 15-30 knots from North East – with a downwind return. Start […]