November 16, 2012
Two to four times a week I workout with Susan of . Skinny Legs has become such a valuable part of my training that I don’t want to miss out on any workouts while I’m in France this spring. The workouts have helped me to develop some great muscle structure, strength and stamina, but as we all know, it won’t last if you don’t keep working at it. So to keep me fit, we’re taking Skinny Legs to France with us through Skype! This way I won’t have any excuses not to come to class….unless of course I’m actually on the water racing. Thanks Skinny Legs for being so flexible and keeping me as part of the class!
November 12, 2012
One Girl’s Ocean Challenge is proud to announce as our official Weather Routing sponsor for the 2013 Mini Transat race and all the racing in between. PredictWind will be a valuable tool for us as we train in the Solent this spring with and as we race in the Bay of Biscay and the Irish Sea in the Fastnet race finishing up our qualifying for the 2013 Transat race.
This past summer I found the Isobar Maps and the Grib Files to be an incredible tool. Their predictions for the Lake Ontario 300 were spot on. Now I’m looking forward to using the Weather Routing tool and learning all of it’s functionality to help give us an edge on the competition! Weather routing is one of the single most important elements when heading out. You need to know what’s coming so that you’re ready to deal with it. Next time you’re heading out I definitely recommend using for accurate weather and wind forecasting!
Diane
November 9, 2012
We’re winning with ! There’s always more safety equipment needed, things that expire and new requirements to be met, with ocean racing. Thanks to Mason’s Chandlery for constantly making sure OGOC is up to all the requirements needed. These guys really know their stuff. We’re going back to France with a new battery monitor, new flares, re arm kits for lifejackets and loads of bits in between. If you’re getting ready for winter storage, spring launch or the Lake Ontario 300, Mason’s Chandlery is a great part of our team and yours.
Diane
November 7, 2012
The Vendee Globe starts Saturday morning at 0700! These incredible skippers and their Open 60s will race around the world non stop, solo, for 26,000 nautical miles!!! Check out the skippers….many of them started in minis!
Diane
November 5, 2012
October 28, 2013
On October 13, 2013….96 racers will scream across the Atlantic Ocean in their 21 foot sailboats…..solo….. Just imageine, thirty days of unforgiveable seas smashing you in the face! You’re sleep deprived and soaking wet. Then…..you cross the finish line knowing that through it all you have survived, driving your boat harder and faster than anyone else! This is my race….Live it with me!
Diane
October 26, 2012
Tomorrow Classe Mini will announce the start of the Mini Transat Race. We’re going to learn the start date, the route, who the new sponsors are and all sorts of great information! Get ready to mark your calendars!
Diane
October 22, 2012
Happy Monday everyone! 6 more sleeps to the announcement of the 2013 Mini Transat race!
Diane
October 20, 2012
This is never a good thing! During haulout today at ABYC, the cable on the railway jumped the sheave. With a little effort, a dingy, a couple of pry bars and some adjustable wrenches it all got remedied!
Diane
October 19, 2012
This weekend is haulout at my club ABYC. 250+ boats will be yanked out of their summer moorings and parked in their winter homes on land either by rail, crane and or hydraulic trailer. It’s a virtual Cirque Du Soleil of vessels flying through the air!
Diane
