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Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Crank everything in and head upwind.

January 23, 2024

Maiden’s 2021 World Tour

The majority of the fleet, including Maiden are on Port Tack, so, the wind is blowing on their Port Side and they are heading South of East. Evrika and Helsinki made the opposite decision and are on Starboard, heading North of East. Some of the back markers are stuck with little wind.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Goodbye Auckland!

January 14, 2024

Maiden’s 2021 World Tour

Cape Horn is a potentially dangerous area, the Drake passage between the Cape and The Antarctic continent is only 800 miles , causing a funnelling effect for the Low Pressure Systems whirling round the Southern Ocean, previously unimpeded by land.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Maiden arrives in Auckland after 38 days at sea!

December 14, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

The boat looked in fantastic order, as did the crew and their arrival was made even more special by the presence of Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand; 3 iconic boats in one of the most famous and special harbours in the world.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: No place for complacency

December 11, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Pen Duick VI is rounding Cape Reinga in solid breeze. Spirit of Helsinki is currently in 3rd with Maiden 4th.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Snakes and Ladders in the Tasman sea

December 8, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

While the lead boats look towards the end of this long tiring leg, there is a problem over 4000 miles away for Sterna. They are in very strong winds with a broken steering cable...

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Throw of the dice

December 4, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

It will be starting to feel like a terribly long time at sea for the crews on these yachts, especially as they had a short stop over in Cape Town, giving them little chance to do much more than prepare to leave again. After an extended period of watch keeping, it is hard to remember that you ever did anything else, and equally hard to imagine it ending!

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Life at an angle resumes!

November 27, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

It will have been a stressful time for the navigators using sun sights and dead reckoning, trying to get it right and be on the correct side of the spot on the chart.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Getting to the Waypoint

November 24, 2023

Maiden’s 2021 World Tour

Helsinki and Maiden got stuck in the centre of the High and are struggling to find the breeze to escape. They should be back in decent breeze soon and will be moving into a more tactical part of the race as they head for Southern shore of Tasmania.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: A cold front is approaching...

November 20, 2023

Antigua

Racing

The lack of weather information continuing to be problematic. The crew of Maiden will be watching the weather carefully for signs of a change, and a change is coming.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: It is getting serious for the 12 yachts now participating in the Ocean Globe Race second leg, from Cape Town to Auckland....

November 16, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Luckily the navigators have taken it upon themselves to make the best of it and keep everyone as well informed as they can be by sharing information, which, considering the advantage a boat could gain by keeping it to themselves, shows very admirable qualities in the fleet. Maiden and Pen Duick 6 seem to have turned into the “go to” for reliable weather information.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Surfing at High Speeds

November 13, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

It sounds from the reports that everyone is in good spirts on board Maiden, as well they should - they are sailing her like they stole her! They also seem to be the provider of all the radio entertainment for the fleet.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: High pressure, heading south, poor weather information - Sal's Latest Update!

November 10, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Maiden has a very good HF radio and Heather is showing considerable skill in its use. They are sharing all their weather information with the rest of the fleet. They are under no obligation to do this but there is great camaraderie between the boats.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: High pressure, heading south, poor weather information - Sal's Latest Update!

November 10, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Maiden has a very good HF radio and Heather is showing considerable skill in its use. They are sharing all their weather information with the rest of the fleet. They are under no obligation to do this but there is great camaraderie between the boats.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Start of Leg 2 of the Ocean Globe Race

November 5, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Today, Sunday, I was lucky enough to witness the Start of Leg 2 of the Ocean Globe Race, on a glorious day in the amazing city of Cape Town. The

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: its never over until you hear the gun.

October 10, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

Maiden and the other two lead boats are screaming along at the moment on a reach making good gains on the lead boat. There is a developing low out to the West.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: High Pressure in more ways than one

October 7, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

No skipper would happy at the restart, with less than a week to prepare the boat and crew for this gruelling cold leg. The idea of setting off badly prepared would be their worst nightmare.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Hello Neptune!

October 2, 2023

Ocean Globe Race

The lead pack of 4 including Maiden are now well clear of the Doldrums, after a fairly easy passage through... although I am sure it didn’t feel like it as they sat baking hot on deck with the sails hanging from lack of wind.

Sal's Ocean Globe Race Analysis: All is about to change as the boats hit the infamous Doldrums

September 21, 2023

Auckland

World Tour Blog Posts

The leaders are now well down the track towards the Cape Verde Islands. Having successfully navigated between the Canary Islands and making the most of the accelerated wind between the Islands, Maiden is making good progress in the lead pack.

From Spinnakers to Sweet Treats: Lana's Daily Update on Sailing and Snacking aboard Maiden"

April 20, 2023

Uncategorized

After finishing up my breakfast I did some short reading on advanced sail trimming thanks to a book Skipper Heather gave me, it is concentrated and informative filled with pictures and explanations throughout - it has been a most helpful tool in improving my sail trimming.

Dinner time! Dehydrated food from The Trail Food Co. on Maiden

April 13, 2023

Maiden’s 2021 World Tour

Dehydrating food has become increasingly popular recently. It's a preservation method that involves removing moisture from food, which inactivates the enzymes that would otherwise allow bacteria and other microorganisms to grow, effectively preventing spoilage. The result is a shelf-stable product that retains most of its nutritional value, flavor, and texture. Whether planning a long hike, a sail across an ocean or just want to extend the shelf life of your groceries, dehydrating food can be a good option. In fact, there's already a thriving community of people who make their own or purchase dehydrated food for their outdoor adventures, thanks to the benefits of this preservation method. Not only is dehydrated food convenient, lightweight, and easy to store, but it's also a great way to reduce food waste and enjoy your favorite foods on the go.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation - by Hibo Wardere

February 6, 2023

Guest Blogs

San Francisco

I grew up with lots of questions full of questions on why? why would you do this to me, why did I have to go through so much pain to become a woman? why did you give me a deception party that everybody was telling me I'm going to be a woman and to become a woman, why is it associated with so much pain! I did not understand that.

Maiden and Masicorp

January 20, 2023

Guest Blogs

It was tough listening to the stories and witnessing the pain that these girls are holding in, but this was the first day of class and they are in very experienced safe hands. We felt privileged to be part of the ‘past, present and future’ exercise today; when we entered the classroom we noticed all the girls were drawing handprints on a large piece of coloured paper and writing on the palms and fingers of the hand. This lesson was being done to help the students acknowledge the past, live in the present and work towards a better future.

Ami - Daily Update 12/30

December 30, 2022

Hawaii

Vancouver

World Tour Blog Posts

The straightest route is not always the quickest one.

December 28, 2022

Maiden’s 2021 World Tour

At daylight (4:30) as the wind carried on moving forward and staying at 20-25knots, we changed the J3 jib for the smaller staysail. We are expecting the wind to gradually go down during the day. As complete change a high pressure is extending towards us and we are expecting to be motoring by tomorrow…

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