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SeaCart30 UK New Inshore Offshore One Design Class
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GREAT START FOR GOSS IN ROUND BRITAIN RACE Pete Goss and crewmate Paul Larsen got off to a flying start in the Shetland Round Britain and Ireland Race 2006. Spectator boats filled the sound to watch the boats get under way at midday yesterday (Sunday 11th June). The race started in ideal conditions with a southerly 10 knot breeze and bright sunshine. Wave Rider lead the multihull fleet at the start, but Pete Goss and Paul Larsen in Cornwall Playing for Success quickly took the lead and were first out of Plymouth Sound Cheered on by spectators on their supporters’ boat, which followed them for the first few miles, the brightly-coloured SeaCart 30 trimaran slashed through the waves with ease. They strengthened their lead as they rounded Eddystone Lighthouse due to a favourable wind shift that trapped the rest of the fleet. As evening drew in Pete and Paul went close inshore to find wind. Dropping their sails, they literally paddled the boat around the breaking overfalls off the Lizard before picking up the next breeze and heading toward the Scilly Isles. The wind favoured Cornwall Playing for Success again as they passed Bishop Rock, veering to the South West and allowing the crew to commence their reach across to Southern Ireland. Pete’s website – www.petegoss.com – took hits throughout the night as supporters logged on to watch the satellite tracker, plotting their position half-hourly. Cornwall Playing for Success crossed the finish line at Kinsale at 1059 this morning, several hours ahead of their nearest rivals, who are due in this evening. Pete said that it had been a dream start for the team: “To get such a great start is so satisfying for the team who have worked so hard to get us to the start line. There is a long way to go to the finish with many adventures ahead, but this early result is testament to the preparations and the SeaCart 30, which amazes us more every time we sail her.” Speaking on behalf of the Royal Western Yacht Club, race committee member John Lewis said: “This is a quite outstanding feat of seamanship, especially bearing in mind the light winds, to be ten hours ahead of the fleet. It’s great to see Pete Goss back competing and this first leg result really sets the rest of the race up for an exciting finish. Anything could happen in the next 1800 miles.” Other competitors include Carole and Bob Beggs, who raised a hearty cheer from spectators on board the start vessel, HMS Bangor. They were married the previous day and are using the race as a honeymoon. Ends Dated 12/06/06 |
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