tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post2105632620777155843..comments2023-06-25T11:17:11.810-04:00Comments on The Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship: Ocean Crew to Depart; St Thomas USVI - Norfolk, VARita Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-44110417357696777612010-05-23T14:38:24.473-04:002010-05-23T14:38:24.473-04:00Thanks to Roque Reis for the crew pic!! Captain H...Thanks to Roque Reis for the crew pic!! Captain Hoffmann couldn't say enough good about this crew. Congratulations to all!Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-46999043952709083592010-05-16T21:13:02.611-04:002010-05-16T21:13:02.611-04:00Hi Joani,
Too bad you didn't know about it so...Hi Joani,<br /><br />Too bad you didn't know about it sooner! CELESTIAL arrived at Crown Bay Marina at 2:00 AM this morning. By this time the crew is home or on their way. Any input from the crew on this blog as a wrap up would be great!! Good job to all. I know Captain Hoffmann is very pleased.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-33428851958722964762010-05-16T19:43:46.480-04:002010-05-16T19:43:46.480-04:00Hi everyone,
This is a little late, as Michael ...Hi everyone,<br /><br /> This is a little late, as Michael is sitting here at home with me as I send this to the blog I did not know existed until this very moment!!!<br /><br />Hope all had a great time.<br />Glad to hear everyone is safe and had a good time.<br /><br />Joani DeHaven-McGovernJoaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-49588711443758355042010-05-15T21:55:22.169-04:002010-05-15T21:55:22.169-04:00Received the following communication from Captain ...Received the following communication from Captain Hoffmann this morning, Saturday May 15, 2010. Please note new ETA!!<br /><br />"Day 10, Saturday. Land Ho; Terra Vista!! Made soundings @ 0645, passed Cape Hatteras Diamond Shoal Light at 0700. At 0800: 35.15N 075.15W; Fuel-9/16, Water 3/10. Winds SW 20-25 since last night on our quarter plus Gulf Stream current 2-5 knots are pushing us at 7-8 kts ahead of ETA. Now expect landfall by midnight tonight. A pod of breaching whales plus dolphins on the bow are a good omen. This terrific crew has really kept the boat moving and has taken care of each other. They can look proudly at their achievements as ocean mariners. Capt HJH"Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-8407609390511132832010-05-15T06:22:24.067-04:002010-05-15T06:22:24.067-04:00Annette,
Vinings Landing (not Viking)
http://www...Annette,<br /><br />Vinings Landing (not Viking)<br /><br />http://www.viningslanding.com/<br /><br />RitaRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-6022823920761534182010-05-15T04:01:24.765-04:002010-05-15T04:01:24.765-04:00Please post the address for the Marina in Norfolk....Please post the address for the Marina in Norfolk. I'm finding more than one that calls itself Vikings Landing. Thank you!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074176235037709730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-47068847918020665172010-05-14T21:11:43.590-04:002010-05-14T21:11:43.590-04:00Annette,
No, their destination is Norfolk. CELES...Annette,<br /><br />No, their destination is Norfolk. CELESTIAL will lay over there and await the next ocean crew. We'll make two trips to Bermuda, then to Mystic CT, then a few training cruises up in New England before returning to Rock Hall. She'll finish the season with a Delmarva circumnavigation in August.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-71974979612351837452010-05-14T20:51:39.740-04:002010-05-14T20:51:39.740-04:00Rita,
From Norfolk, they continue on to Lankford ...Rita,<br /><br />From Norfolk, they continue on to Lankford Bay Marina near Rock Hall. Yes? Your estimated ETA at Rock Hall?<br /><br />Thank you.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074176235037709730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-73756739776143914762010-05-14T19:49:34.261-04:002010-05-14T19:49:34.261-04:00FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!!!!
CELESTIAL's Current ...FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!!!!<br /><br />CELESTIAL's Current ETA in Norfolk at Vinings Landing Marina is Sunday evening, May 16th, 2010.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-67499617597108895082010-05-14T19:48:20.378-04:002010-05-14T19:48:20.378-04:00This weather update sent from Captain Tom Tursi to...This weather update sent from Captain Tom Tursi to the CELESTIAL crew today at 4:21 PM EST:<br /><br />"High Pressure system to persist for a few days. Winds SW-W below 15. Best to all."Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-60991521993161612302010-05-14T19:46:40.805-04:002010-05-14T19:46:40.805-04:00We received this communication from Captain Jochen...We received this communication from Captain Jochen Hoffmann today Friday, May 14, 2010 4:17 PM via Skymate:<br /><br />"Day 9, Friday Time: 1500. We have entered the Gulf Stream! What we have been lacking in wind since our glorious Spinnaker day 2 days ago, students have made up in enthusiasm. Student Skipper-of-the-day has led an abandon ship simulation, discussion on sail tactics, and the captain called for a night-time MOB exercise during the last midnight watch shift. Again, that drill went flawlessly. The boat's engineer is doing his Brazilian fans proud. He fixed our freezer issue and sealed a leaky forward hatch. From all on board, a fond HELLO to Brazil."Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-31442379748878044112010-05-14T06:35:33.636-04:002010-05-14T06:35:33.636-04:00Based on position reports of 5/12 and 5/13, distan...Based on position reports of 5/12 and 5/13, distance traveled in 24-hours is as follows: <br /><br />146.1 s.m.//126.95 n.m.//235.1 km <br /><br />Richard Schroeder - N5VYQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-25665036568684497052010-05-13T21:48:53.215-04:002010-05-13T21:48:53.215-04:00We received the following communication from Capta...We received the following communication from Captain Jochen Hoffmann this morning, Thursday May 13, 2010 at 9:18 AM EST:<br /><br />"Position at 0800 30.27N 73.29W. Southwest winds at 4-6. Motoring since 2000. Great spinnaker day yesterday. Celestial shots challenging in swells, got 1 fix. Pod of dolphins; 1 flying fish high into cockpit. Great stir fry dinner. All is well."<br /><br />Captain Jochen Hoffmann<br />S/V CELESTIAL<br />Thursday May 13, 2010Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-75614330264162978482010-05-13T16:55:59.511-04:002010-05-13T16:55:59.511-04:00To: Rita Hanson
Can you send the link for the Go...To: Rita Hanson<br /><br />Can you send the link for the Google Map to rich2997@cox.net?<br /><br />Richard Schroeder - N5VYQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-50942421014660867162010-05-13T16:38:06.557-04:002010-05-13T16:38:06.557-04:00From Captain Tom Tursi to CELESTIAL on Wednesday, ...From Captain Tom Tursi to CELESTIAL on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 4:38 PM:<br /><br />"Low deviation Northeast of Bermuda Wednesday. Will intensify Thursday to gale Northeast of Bermuda; drag cold front to you by Friday. Expect winds from the Southwest 20 or less. No change in Gulf Stream."Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-18569706850023751502010-05-13T14:45:32.119-04:002010-05-13T14:45:32.119-04:00Hello to Captain "Dad" Hoffmann and the ...Hello to Captain "Dad" Hoffmann and the crew! Glad to hear things are well and sorry I missed you message...I'm in CA now! Look forward to hearing and reading more soon!Charlotte Hoffmannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-55583021414355372702010-05-12T10:57:14.889-04:002010-05-12T10:57:14.889-04:00Also, once you click on the link, it may take a mi...Also, once you click on the link, it may take a minute to load all the points, so give it a bit of time.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-70004671605310567212010-05-12T10:55:30.184-04:002010-05-12T10:55:30.184-04:00Will do! If anyone else has trouble with the abov...Will do! If anyone else has trouble with the above link, e-mail me and I will send the full address. I can't post the full address here because it's too long and gets truncated.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-88281790660285811532010-05-12T10:26:15.323-04:002010-05-12T10:26:15.323-04:00From Latitude Charter to Rita Hanson: Good morning...From Latitude Charter to Rita Hanson: Good morning Rita. We are trying to follow the progress of Celestial´s navigation, but we probably are doing something wrong ´cause we can´t see them at the google map. Can you give us some instructions how to follow them? You can send the instruction to the follow e-mail: inesprol@latitudecharter.com.br.Thank you.Latitude Charterhttp://www.latitudecharter.com.brnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-13986627993981410192010-05-11T17:52:40.831-04:002010-05-11T17:52:40.831-04:00We received the following communication from Capta...We received the following communication from Captain Hoffmann via Skymate at 3:12 PM EST on Tuesday May 11, 2010 (translated version):<br /><br />"Our position at 0800 26.14N 071.34W. Cold front since 2200. Winds NNE 20-26, seas 6-9 ft. We've double reefed the jib and main. Close reaching on a course of 359 per ships compass. High pressure at 1021 millibar. Good discussions on heavy weather sailing. Crew excited how CELESTIAL moves."Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-42631720689789529652010-05-11T14:17:17.182-04:002010-05-11T14:17:17.182-04:00We received the following communication from Capta...We received the following communication from Captain Hoffmann via Skymate at 5:29 PM EST on Monday May 10, 2010 (translated version):<br /><br />"Our position at 0800 is 24.45N 070.16W. Motoring over glassy sea. Last evening we got perfect shots/fix of Sirius, Venus, Arcturus. At breakfast we saw and recovered a styrofoam fishing float trailing a long floating line and Sargasso weed. We cut and secured the line to remove danger to other boaters/propellers. We dropped the float and sailed away from it for 15 minutes before using motor to assure we weren't fouled in any line ourselves. Training: perfect search and recovery of float using a Williamson Turn. Afternoon training: fire fighting. Wildlife to date: Dolphin, Bermuda Longtail, small black sea birds, huge sail fish broaching in the distance, jelly fish, crabs in weed. Expect a cold front tonight.<br /><br />Captain Jochen Hoffmann<br />S/V CELESTIAL"Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-9370049756289654682010-05-11T12:50:07.786-04:002010-05-11T12:50:07.786-04:00Hello to all crew! We (from Latitude) are hoping y...Hello to all crew! We (from Latitude) are hoping you guys be just fine when arrive at Norfolk. Roque we all are truly missing you. Please take care and be save to return to us. And to the crew: don´t forget giving Roque a baptism by trowing him to the sea before finishing the trip. OK? He may look as he won´t like but he will love it! Have a great trip!!!!Latitude Charterhttp://www.latitudecharter.com.brnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-6105024361598912812010-05-10T12:27:40.329-04:002010-05-10T12:27:40.329-04:00Captain Tom Tursi sent the following weather updat...Captain Tom Tursi sent the following weather update via Skymate to the crew of CELESTIAL at 11:16 AM EST on Monday, May 10, 2010:<br /><br />"A cold front extends from 29N65W to Bahamas. High Pressure will build to Thursday. Southeast of front, winds will be from the Northeast 20 knots or less. The Gulf Stream is flowing Northeast where your route will intersect. No hurricane activity."Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-38301358049039722882010-05-10T09:07:28.263-04:002010-05-10T09:07:28.263-04:00I Saw your position on the google map. The route i...I Saw your position on the google map. The route is direct to destination. This is very nice.<br />I hope it stays that way.<br />The boat sailing very fast. The crew is adjusting well...?<br />Good winds for the whole crew.Hélio Magalhãeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240904247474124607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-21289470399437328082010-05-10T08:50:51.557-04:002010-05-10T08:50:51.557-04:00Navegar é preciso viver não é preciso
Que a preci...Navegar é preciso viver não é preciso<br /><br />Que a precisão da navegação, possa até desviá-los da rota mas não dos objetivos<br /><br />Que a navegação seja tão exata, tão perfeita, tão precisa, que os cálculos desapareçam<br /><br />E que vocês possam admirar a maravilhosa imprecisão que é viver<br /><br />Pois, pessoas tão diferentes e tão imperfeitas estão juntas, dependendo uma das outras<br /><br />Para viver e chegar sempre e para sempre. Nada certo, nada preciso.<br /><br />E se não chegarem? ................. O importante é que foram. Pois viver não é preciso<br /><br />Deus abençoe vocês, agora todos meus irmãos.<br /><br />WAGNER ROQUE REISWAGNER ROQUE REIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712696143192554785noreply@blogger.com