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BT - Official satellite telecom supplier to Clipper Ventures
29 July
by Colin de Mowbray
The two clippers have been trying to go south to the entrance of the Angmagssalik Fjord to position themselves near the airfield for the crew change.
Ariel 1527 GMT 28 July
From Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Roughly 35 miles to go and we have made good progress recently. We re unable to see into the next fjord but can go by dinghy if necessary. Antiope is leading at the moment and Charlie doing a good job. It's giving him lots of practice for getting out to sea for leg 4.
Message from Bob Siceloff in his own secret code: 'Can you put MULU on the web site'
RKJ
By Colin de M
Bob Siceloff comes from the West Coast of the States. He was with Sir Robin on the Spitzbergen trip in Malcolm Miller in June 96. I have no idea what MULU is but I suspect it is a secret message to his stockbroker.
Ariel 1822 GMT 28 July
Position 65.34N 037.10W
From Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Moored in Kap Dan, the village for Kulusuk so my worries about getting through yesterday are over. Phew! Loads of ice, 23 miles of weaving. Odd bergs carefully nudged aside but no damage. Just had a Bushmills with Charlie Osborne and the two mates. They have all done a fine job and so too have the crews. I wouldn't want this as a regular job.
RKJ
By Colin de M
There is an evident degree of relief in Sir Robin's messages as they have had a challenging time threading their way through the ice. All now looks set for the forthcoming crew change with the outgoing crew leaving on the 30th (Thursday) and the incoming ones arriving on 31st. Len from the Clipper office is one of the new crew and if you want to send a message out I suggest you fax it to him today on 44(0)1234 711250. He is all heart and I am sure would do that for you!
Please keep the feed back coming.
Colin
BT - Official satellite telecom supplier to Clipper Ventures
The log entries are produced from messages sent by both Clipper yachts via their InmarsatC using BT satellite services. They are compiled either by Colin de Mowbray or David Cullen and the intention is to have them published by 1000BST daily (but they are sometimes late!)
If you know of people without access to the Web who would like to follow the Clipper please note that both voice-back and fax-back is available on 01234 711550
Comments, feedback and other articles are welcome and should be addressed to either: cdemowbray@clipper-ventures.com or dcullen@clipper-ventures.com
Should you wish to communicate with either of the Clippers please refer to the article 'Satcoms made easy' (Yes, it's a lie) is a news items dated 11 June 98 on the Clipper Ventures' Home page
BT - Official satellite telecom supplier to Clipper Ventures
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