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OSTAR – Racer still out there but close

06/29/09
Peter Bourke (Rubicon), who was still 219 miles from Newport at 0400 EDT, has sent this email.

Hi David, Thanks for the email. Unfortunately the large headsail is on a furler and I may can’t seem to resolve that problem at sea. May take a trip up the mast which I’m reluctant to do at this late stage and without any reliable steering assist. However, the staysail pulls pretty well when there’s a breeze as there was yesterday morning. Unfortunately the wind died late yesterday afternoon ands no progress since then. Consequently Tuesday arrival in doubt.

I’m surprised that so many people are asking about my arrival time. It’s either a tribute to your race or the bill collectors are catching up with me.  Peter

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