Well, no fireworks reception for s/v Bremer Speck. As mentioned a couple of times already, we were forced to resign from this race due to extreme weather conditions in the form of a Nor'easter. Well, there is always the next time. So we are talking already about 2011 ... :-) ...!
From all accounts, the 2009 race was not much fun. There were a total of 46 yachts registered for this race.
19 yachts resigned from the race for the same or similar reasons as Bremer Speck.
19 yachts, that is the equivalent of 41% or close to half of all the yachts entered into the race! This must be the worst year ever.
The yachts who made it to Bermuda were greeted by bad weather as well. Unlike, the usually very sunny and warm Bermuda weather, they were greeted by rain squalls and cool temperatures.
The front runner, "Big Bear", who lead the race from the start, blew-out its headsail some 10-15 miles from Bermuda and was forced to motor the rest of the way! Instant disqualification! What a shame! I am sure, her crew worked very hard to maintain that first place position and then this happens. So close and yet, so far.
Looks like our 2 days stay on Block Island (referred to as the Bermuda of the Northeast) was a good idea because it was sunny and warm and we were able to relax for a while.
Now, I have to go and meet the mechanic to figure out what is wrong with our engine.
Keep your fingers' crossed for me!
Cheers,
Ronald Hiemann
Skipper s/v "Bremer Speck"
1989 Nauticat 40
www.bremerspeck.com
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