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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by RSailor
It may end up being crew recovery only. That will be interesting. |
...not sure what the problem would be...I'd expect the rowboat's set-up for towing and probably tracks okay,,,and the sailboat's sizeable enough,no?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
| Quote: | Originally posted by RSailor
It may end up being crew recovery only. That will be interesting. |
...not sure what the problem would be...I'd expect the rowboat's set-up for towing and probably tracks okay,,,and the sailboat's sizeable enough,no?
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The sailboat wasn't even able to affect a crew transfer off of Monterey due to the seas. They ended up calling the coast guard. That won't be an
option here. Please note my corrected ETA of 5 am on the 30th. (Oops!)
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wishing everyone involved in this to stay safe!
thanks for all the updates!
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RSailor - Elsa is quite a catch too! You are one luck hombre. I admire her for setting such lofty goals and pushing the limits and its a shame she had
so many issues to deal with (three oars? who woulda thunk). I am inspired when folks try to do what seems impossible for many. If you don't try you
cant fail! Good on her, and you. We are hoping for her safe return to dry land. Keep on keeping on.
holy guacamole - Señor Bullox - you the lucky guy!
Rsailor - your the helpful one who has the luckiest wife in the world. My bad. Reading comprehension affected by longing for a way to get down to Baja
and help, if only by opening the first cold beer when Elsa is safe.
As you were.   
[Edited on 7-28-2014 by elgatoloco]
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RSailor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
RSailor - Elsa is quite a catch too! You are one luck hombre. |
I think you are confusing me with Mr Bullox. I already have one too many wives. ;-)
[Edited on 7-28-2014 by RSailor]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
RSailor - Elsa is quite a catch too! You are one luck hombre. |
I think you are confusing me with Mr "Bullox". I already have one too many wives. ;-) |
One too many! 
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
RSailor - Elsa is quite a catch too! You are one luck hombre. |
I think you are confusing me with Mr "Bullox". I already have one too many wives. ;-) |
....heh,was wondering about that! 
...Fiancee=Steve='Bullox'
...RS...it sounds like you're on cloud 9,,the sailboat?...................if that's right--how many crew onboard?
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Going back to a previous comment, many sailors in the past kept detailed logs on their voyages...the only difference nowadays is that we can read them
live. And profit from them in the immediate mode.
If she goes to Asuncion, I would love to go and meet this amazing woman.
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Latest position of Cloud Nine.
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-118.1084/c...
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I heard a presentation by Roz Savage a few years ago in Newport Beach. She has rowed several Oceans. It was exciting to see her photos and hear her
stories. She had a Coast Guard rescue shortly after leaving the California coast.
I hope this rescue/support mission goes well. Can be difficult towing a boat in open ocean waters.
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micah202
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I hope this rescue/support mission goes well. Can be difficult towing a boat in open ocean waters. |
...yeh--here's hoping!
...assuming the tow boat is not equipped for anything solid -bouncing- against it...it'll either require an intermediate boat (inflatable) suitable
for the conditions,,,or someone--either a crewperson from the towboat or Elsa herself to attach a stout tow-line to the rowboat,,,with a long length
of lighter float-line,,so that the swimmer can make some distance from one boat to the other without engaging the 2 boats. Of course the towboat will
need proper means of recovering a person from the water--a likely skill for a boat accustomed to ocean passages I believe.
.....For towing at sea,,,the longer and heavier a towline would do a lot to mitigate shockloads as boats engage with different wave-sets,,,this could
be achieved by adding chain to a section of the towline...the trick is to have enough weight (usually cable) in a tow,that the towline -never- becomes
fully taught!...this would be rather difficult if there's major wave action,,,good the recent TS has abated.
...it would depend on the volunteer/professional level that is being accorded to the recovery....... my impression is that Cloud9 are cruisers who
have been asked and hopefully compensated to alter their cruising plans somewhat ,,so it's likely a 'minimum risk ' approach will be
taken.......hopefully the conditions (and stars!) all line up perfectly with proper incentives,,,and a full recovery of both Elsa & boat becomes
possible!.........All Speed!!
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Blanca et al...if Steve and Elsa do come to Asuncion for some well deserved R&R and pseudo advance honeymoon...haha...AFter they settle in and
relax a bit, I would love to host a potluck party for them so we can all hear her stories together.
I will keep you posted here for a date...we'll make sure it's on a weekend so we can eat shrimp tacos too!!! Everyone welcome...(even you Asuncion haters)
Steve is enroute to San Diego today...hooray! I sure hope they can tow the Darien...if not, plan B is to contact a shark boat or tuna boat.
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....I'm looking forward to the confirmation ,hopefully tomorrow,,,that Elsa's on Cloud9,,,and doubly so when she and steve are back together! 
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Very exciting, can't wait to see the pics!!
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still scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning?
It will be great for her to come to BA IF that is how it works out, it's a great place for them to unwind, take a breather, and regroup!
Sure wish we could be there, would love to meet her too! Such an inspiration!
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Hey folks,
I'm on a flight to San Diego, getting in this evening. Will be posting updates as things progress - and I'm REALLY looking forward to having my
fiancée back on dry land!
Would be great to catch as many of you as are keen and introduce you to amazing Elsa, in Asuncion or otherwise - details TBC!
Check out Elsa's latest blog if you'd like - an interesting pic at the end! http://www.elsahammond.com/2014/07/day-50-swimming-plastic-b...
Thanks again - so great to have your support.
Steve
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bullox/Steve, what a saga!! Kudos to you both. Too far away to share the festivities, so KICK BUTT AND TAKE NAMES, literally. What a tale to tell
for the next 50 years! Here's a toast (as if you need one) for your party:
"Here's to the Good Old Days, because TODAY IS The Good Old Days!!"
Bravo.
Same to you, Shari, for your efforts. Ignore the riff-raff, enjoy the MOMENT. You too will have to share your stories with me sometime. When and
if, next time down Baja, i'll do Asuncion again, this time with a hello.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Fantastic to see Elsa has kept her sense of humour! Love the last pic.
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Good for you Shari! Elsa and friends will be in great hands...
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What news?
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