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WiFi in Tunisia
Oct12

WiFi in Tunisia

Seawolf and Bongani are currently hiding from bad weather in the fishing port of Tabarka, Tunisia. After an eventful trip from Gibraltar with 50 knot winds, electrical storms, broken forestay, ripped mainsails and Algerian gunships, the crews are taking some well earned R+R. Wifi and fuel are available but only with a tight squeeze between the local fishing boats(see above). We plan to set sail again in the morning with an eta in...

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Sailing from Almerimar Southern Spain
Oct07

Sailing from Almerimar Southern Spain

After a brief stop to clean the bottom of Bongani, re-fuel and top up the water, the 2 Pronavias are now continuing their mile building trip to Malta. The differance in fuel consumption for the same boat speed over 22 hours was quite amazing. Bongani used 60 litres whilst Seawolf used a modest 38 litres for the exact same distance, just going to show the importance of a clean hull and propellor. Next stop...

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Seawolf ready for Rolex Middle Sea Race 2010
Oct01

Seawolf ready for Rolex Middle Sea Race 2010

With only 23 Days to go to the start of this years Rolex Middle Sea Race, Seawolf has had her hull sanded, flaired, painted and polished to give her the best possible chance of gaining a podium place in this years results. Along with the hull preparation she is now sporting a new optimised spinnaker and extended pole set up to gain vital down wind boat speed. With 3 Pronavia 38s entering this year the incentive to win is greatly...

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