Ready to Go

I think the blog is ready to go public.If Skipper Mike can post to it, that's proof enough that we all can!

I managed to turn off "posted by Dave" but you should still identify yourself with your posts. All contributions will be welcome.

Please feel free to share the URL http://gomyrrh.blogspot.com/ with anyone you think might be interested in following us on the Van Isle 360, starting June 6th.

Blogger test

This is a test of the blogger email address.  Guys don't fall off your chairs I actually am reading my email.  Dave, great job analyzing the Swiftsure. I think the crux of the race was lack of boat speed in the breeze.  It is fairly typical for Myrrh when the breeze is up to 12 or more the boat speed difference becomes dramatic.  Myrrh peaks out at sixx knots in 8 knots of wind other boats will keep going faster when the winds get above and myrrh looses her competitive edge.

Thanks for setting up the blog,

M Kalahar

Just out

The Leg Descriptions and Events Calendar are posted at http://www.vanisle360.com/index.php?p=2_2_2009-Leg-Descriptions
You may want get yourself a copy.

I notice that everything appears to have been posted by me and I'm not sure how to correct that, so please append your name on your posts.

Dave

Swiftsure 2009

The skipper and crew checks conditions prior to the Swiftsure start

Photo for blog

A photo of Myrrh and part of her crew as she sails after the setting sun headed for Neah Bay.

What's this?

If Skipper Mike Kalahar can bring the latest sailing technology to bear on his Van Isle 360 campaign then we felt that the means for the crew to record their comments, progress and results from this unique yacht race should be equally contemporary.

Official information about the race can be found here