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20 November –\u00a0Rally Control have received this message from Pete Cropper on the yacht Modjadji<\/em>, also sailing in Barbados 50<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Oysterbar<\/em> have lost their steering cable so crew are hand steering with their emergency tiller.<\/p>\n In strong winds and large swell, the crew of Holger and Karin Binz found it very hard to keep the 50 ft Hanse 505 on course. Unable to use their autopilot, they found it exhausting to handle the boat on their own.<\/p>\n 21 November – Update from Pete on Modjadji<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Several yachts including Tourterelle<\/em> have changed course and are closing on them from behind, Maggie Drum<\/em> and\u00a0 ourselves are slowing down ahead of them. Maggie Drum<\/em> have offered to put\u00a0their 3rd crew member onboard to help out.<\/p>\n 22 November – \u00a0Report from Tim on Gloria of Southampton<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n We have spoken to Oysterbar<\/em>. We are 15 nm due south and have altered course to intercept them which will be in about 3 hours<\/p>\n Our crew Ty is happy to go across to their boat, he’s a whizz mechanic so can have a look at the issue.<\/p>\n 22 November –\u00a0Update from Modjadji<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ourselves, Maggie Drum, Laridae, Assante, Tourterelle<\/em> & Gloria<\/em> are trying to get closer to Oysterbar<\/em> so we can offer some assistance with their steering failure.<\/p>\n 22 November – \u00a0Update from Gloria<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Transferred Ty Stainfield to Oysterbar<\/em> at 2100 (22.11.16). Any further updates will be posted by email as and when necessary, both on board Oysterbar<\/em> are in good spirits.<\/p>\n Tim<\/p>\n 23 November –\u00a0Report from Holger on Oysterbar<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jimmy, just want to let you know that Gloria<\/em> set over Ty who get the autopilot running. He will stay with us. We will make it!<\/p>\n What a great community this Barbados 50<\/em>. 23 November – \u00a0Update from Gloria<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Autopilot sorted and worked through the night. Enough fuel to motor through to Barbados if needed. Regards 23 November – Update from yacht Gloria<\/em> on crew transfer operation:<\/strong> My decision was to run a warp with a fender from the leeward aft quarter I instructed Oysterbar<\/em> to lower their swim platform and bathing ladder Ty then used the warp as a safety line and swam downwind from us to We then sent a throwing line across to allow Oysterbar<\/em> to haul across a Tim<\/p>\n 20 November – Rally Control have received this message from Pete Cropper on the yacht Modjadji, also sailing in Barbados 50:<\/p>\n Oysterbar have lost their steering cable so crew are hand steering with their …<\/p>\n
Ty will stay on-board Oysterbar<\/em> until arrival at Bridgetown.
We are currently shadowing Oysterbar<\/em> and will stay in touch over the next 12\/24 hour in case further assistance is needed.<\/p>\n
Cheers
Holger<\/p>\n
Working to get the sail plan right to make use of 20knt wind which will reduce pressure on auto helm which is running hot.
All onboard now well rested and well fed.
Aiming to arrive early on Saturday 26.11.16<\/p>\n
Tim<\/p>\n
Although sea condition did not allow us to come alongside Oysterbar<\/em> as
this could have caused structural damage to both boats, the waves were
only 1 meter so a ‘wet’ transfer was the best option, we discussed
inflating our dinghy but wanted to complete the transfer well before
darkness fell.<\/p>\n
of Gloria<\/em> while we were upwind of Oysterbar<\/em>.<\/p>\n
and to trail a warp with a fender.<\/p>\n
Oysterbar<\/em> – with warps in the water there were sufficient bale out
options should boarding Oysterbar<\/em> prove difficult. In the end it was
straightforward.<\/p>\n
grab bag with Ty’s personal effects.<\/p>\n
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