March 16, 2012
Well you’re probably all wondering how things went? It’s been a busy week to say the least. The short version of the long story is that we successfully got the mini into her cradle and she’s on her way to France as we speak. Our first race is April 14th. It’s a 150 Mile race double handed in the Bay of Biscay. More to come soon, but in the meantime here are some pictures of “how to get a mini into a shipping container”!
March 12, 2012
Today’s mission should you choose to accept it is to lift the mini off of her keel and then load her onto the shipping cradle along with ALL the stuff to go to France. Lifelines need to be pulled and a little welding of the cradle along the way as well and we’ll be good to go. Then tomorrow at 10am Bristol Marine loads her into the shipping cradle and she’s on her way to France for the qualifying events!
Diane
March 11, 2012
What a WONDERFUL night! The Gala was a fantastic success. Everyone had a great time. Broad Reach Foundation gave us a lovely presentation of their program; our Commodore of ABYC gave us a warm warm welcoming, and our auctioneer worked his magic! Thank you to everyone who made this all happen. The Gala also had a FANTASTIC amount of support from sponsors. Please check out the website with all of our amazing auction items we sold last and give them a consideration next time you’re making a purchase. Next up FRANCE!
Feb 29, 2012
Hey everyone
We’ve had a great response to our exciting Gala event on March 10th, but in an effort to help the kitchen order the food, we need you to call the ABYC office (416-698-4498) to purchase your tickets. If you already have, thank you very much. Otherwise, we need a good idea of numbers by this coming Friday. Thanks very much for your support and for helping us to make this such a great event!
Diane
February 28, 2012
Don’t forget to get your Gala tickets by this Friday! We need to order the food, decorate the tables and find a dress for the girl to wear, and we need to know if you are coming 🙂 Call the ABYC office to book your tickets 416-698-4498.
Diane
February 24, 2012
We’re in the news! Check out the article in Northumberland Today and I’ll see you all in Port Hope on Sunday at 2pm for a full account of all the thrills, chills and excitement of the racing over the past two years. It’s all being hosted by the Port Hope Yacht Club and we’ll be at my old Sea Cadet hall Skeena, at 17 Mill Street. See you there!
Diane
February 21, 2012
Bronte Harbour Yacht Club is our host this thursday evening at 7pm. Come hear the tales of some very exciting ocean racing over the past two years, and all the thrills, chills and crazy stories! See you there.
Diane
February 13, 2012
Happy Monday everyone! It’s shaping up to be a busy week, with our presentation at National Yacht Club’s speaker’s night on Wednesday, working on Nick’s boat Storm Trooper and hopefully finalizing the shipping details to get OGOC to France. Somewhere in the middle there I’ll start studying the charts for France, and tonight I’m off to to burn off the Key Lime Coladas of St. Thomas! Busy Busy Busy Days…..and it’s only February! What’s keeping you busy this week?
Diane
February 11, 2012
If you haven’t been to hear an official One Girl’s Ocean Challenge story, you’re in luck. We have 4 presentation nights coming up this month. National Yacht Club Feb 15, Bronte Yacht Club on Feb 23, Port Hope Yacht Club at the Skeena Sea Cadet Hall in Port Hope on Feb 26 and then Nepean Sailing Club on Feb 29. Come hear the thrills, chills and spills of racing a 21 foot Mini and campaigning to the 2013 Mini Transat Race from France to Guadaloupe.
See you there!
February 6, 2012
We’ve updated the latest auction items for the big Gala on March 10, 2012, check out all the exciting items and their links on the Gala page! Get your tickets quick before they sell out 🙂
Diane
