tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post8219244457148944393..comments2023-06-25T11:17:11.810-04:00Comments on The Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship: Bermuda 2009; Training Cruise #1 DepartsRita Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-22434294226921830392011-12-28T05:49:16.789-05:002011-12-28T05:49:16.789-05:00Thanks for this very useful info you have provided...Thanks for this very useful info you have provided us. I will bookmark this for future reference and refer it to my friends. More power to your blog.Yachting Newshttp://www.blueoceanyachting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-31398788806841751132009-06-09T16:02:56.274-04:002009-06-09T16:02:56.274-04:00Hi Rick,
I hope you're enjoying every sea spra...Hi Rick,<br />I hope you're enjoying every sea sprayed moment. Only nice things and good news here. I love you.<br /><br />Marylanedesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411301006867386751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-53437850234121782182009-06-02T17:18:15.953-04:002009-06-02T17:18:15.953-04:00Congrats to Captain Hoffman and the crew of Celest...Congrats to Captain Hoffman and the crew of Celestial upon your safe arrival in Bermuda.<br /><br />Tom Kopcik<br />Celestial Crew Norfolk - St Thomas 11/08Tom & Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770160888773545530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-81356097964006322192009-06-01T20:37:37.387-04:002009-06-01T20:37:37.387-04:00Glad to see that they have arrived safely in Bermu...Glad to see that they have arrived safely in Bermuda...but after reading about the weather (thanks for the information Captain Tursi)...who wouldn't have gotten MaldeMar or as we say in my family "Heave Ho" - (right Kim and Mom)....seriously though, glad everyone is safe, and I'm sure that they all the sailors enjoyed their time on the high (apparently very high) seas! Enjoy Bermuda until you set sail again Dad! Love you!The Bestest'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517491683760377745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-87611572176039734592009-06-01T17:36:11.186-04:002009-06-01T17:36:11.186-04:00CELESTIAL arrived in Bermuda at 11:30 AM local tim...CELESTIAL arrived in Bermuda at 11:30 AM local time (10:30 AM EDT). She is located at Hunter's Wharf near the Dowling Shell station, right on the water.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-67598123766392215032009-06-01T17:35:43.815-04:002009-06-01T17:35:43.815-04:00I've just posted the weather map from May 28th, 20...I've just posted the weather map from May 28th, 2009 to the <A HREF="http://mdschoolofsailing.blogspot.com/2009/05/bermuda-2009-training-cruise-1-departs.html" REL="nofollow">main blog post</A>. This map corresponds to Captain Tursi's discussion in the third paragraph of his post above.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-38091407272034856622009-06-01T17:05:24.809-04:002009-06-01T17:05:24.809-04:00I thought I'd offer a few comments on the weather ...I thought I'd offer a few comments on the weather conditions for this cruise as follows:<br /><br />The ideal conditions for departure from Norfolk occurs on the heels of a low pressure storm system traveling up the east coast of the US since the cold front trailing a Low will usually produce strong winds from the northwest. This allows the yacht to sail off the wind and make good progress to the southeast for expeditiously rounding Cape Hatteras and crossing the Gulf Stream. <br /><br />Weather conditions on Wednesday, May 27th included a strong Low passing offshore of Hatteras, intensifying to Storm strength and was expected to move northeast and out to sea by Friday. Another Low over the Carolinas was forecast to move out to sea and merge with the first Low. Captain Hoffmann elected to accelerate departure by 12 hours to Wednesday evening to catch the tail end of the first Low before the second one arrived. As a result, they threaded the needle between the two lows and rounded Hatteras in fine shape. On Friday a third Low crossed the Great Lakes and moved east into the Canadian Maritimes dragging a Cold Front that reached our sailors by Saturday and provided freshening conditions. After this, high pressure settled in and weather conditions stabilized until a low pressure trough developed just west of Bermuda giving a short period of squally conditions before arrival in Bermuda on June 1st.<br /><br />In speaking with Captain Hoffmann upon arrival in Bermuda, he said that they had winds from the southwest for most on the trip and sailed fast with partly reefed sails most of the time... Overall, conditions were about average for this cruise and all crewmembers seemed to enjoy the challenge of a serious ocean passage.Captain Tom Tursihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988113216550217016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-29941100058232888522009-06-01T16:18:13.219-04:002009-06-01T16:18:13.219-04:00Glad Celestial made the voyage without problems..e...Glad Celestial made the voyage without problems..even tho some of the crew seemed to have some for a while. Hoper the experience was an A-1 class and Five Stars! Know one Papa Doc that had a great voyage no matter what! Now, on to the return....Wandering Wallaceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992642725310977824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-89120343679007394852009-06-01T15:25:59.694-04:002009-06-01T15:25:59.694-04:00YAY! you made it to bermuda, huh? and just in time...YAY! you made it to bermuda, huh? and just in time to celebrate my birthday - YIPPEE! enjoy an umbrella drink (or three!) on the beach at sunset for me! :) <br />kimberlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-80261222147977742222009-06-01T12:56:14.318-04:002009-06-01T12:56:14.318-04:00Look here!
For students arriving in Bermuda for t...Look <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105485032541998706331.00046afb5137fec846aac&ll=34.397845,-68.225098&spn=8.606698,19.775391&z=6" REL="nofollow">here</A>!<br /><br />For students arriving in Bermuda for the return trip, we'll be posting exact location here shortly.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-36669653733980368482009-06-01T08:29:54.705-04:002009-06-01T08:29:54.705-04:00Oh my goodness...NOON today and they will be in Be...Oh my goodness...NOON today and they will be in Bermuda! I can't believe it! Time flies doesn't it? It might not have been the best weather, but at least they got to practice sailing in the rough seas - it can't always be beautiful out there can it? Dad I hope you enjoy your time to "chill" in Bermuda before heading back on the Celestial, in hopefully more fair seas! I can't wait to hear and see pictures from both adventures!The Bestest'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517491683760377745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-27445149121959931162009-05-31T22:18:07.965-04:002009-05-31T22:18:07.965-04:00Al & Rich,
Curious who the crew were with Mal...Al & Rich,<br /><br />Curious who the crew were with Mal de Mer. I'm sure it was not either of you. Are you ready for some real sailing in Milford as yet<br /><br />Tom WUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527694286763759788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-79233990116550637832009-05-31T21:26:31.688-04:002009-05-31T21:26:31.688-04:00CELESTIAL is making great progress under favorable...<I>CELESTIAL</I> is making great progress under favorable sailing conditions. Received from Captain Hoffmann Thursday 12:01 PM EST via Skymate:<br /><br /><I>"Sun out long enough to take celestial shots. Estimated arrival in Bermuda is noon Monday. J"</I>Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-1630395142050156422009-05-31T20:39:51.795-04:002009-05-31T20:39:51.795-04:00Hi Rich
Watching weather and tracking your progre...Hi Rich<br /><br />Watching weather and tracking your progress. Looks like you are having a great trip. If you wait a few weeks in Bermuda, you can skip your flight and sail back with us!!! Take it all in, there is nothing like it.<br />JaxiJaxinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-2434193940898728242009-05-31T17:27:52.543-04:002009-05-31T17:27:52.543-04:00Hi Rich and Alan!
I hope you are continuing to enj...Hi Rich and Alan!<br />I hope you are continuing to enjoy your sail. Remember, according to Mr. Bimble, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing... I hope you brought your foul weather gear! Hopefully you'll be in shorts and t-shirts soon. You're getting there... Enjoying watching your progress. So exciting!<br />VirginiaAllstatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894772857409832706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-72647666534586077002009-05-31T15:28:58.968-04:002009-05-31T15:28:58.968-04:00Hi Dad (a.k.a. Captain Hoffmann), It may not feel ...Hi Dad (a.k.a. Captain Hoffmann), It may not feel like it, especially after the weather it sounds like you had, but from the map it looks like you've come a long way and are almost to Bermuda! Things well here, and if it makes you feel any better we've had our share of downpours here, too. Currently attempting to curb an ant invasion. --CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-56227750131032612012009-05-31T14:01:20.748-04:002009-05-31T14:01:20.748-04:00This weather communication was sent by Captain Tom...This weather communication was sent by Captain Tom Tursi here at the school via Skymate to CELESTIAL at 8:45 AM EDT today Sunday May 31st:<br /><br /><I>"Trough today west of Bermuda along SW-NE line with 30+ westerlies moderating tonight."</I>As of 11 pm last night they were 450 miles from Norfolk and 170 miles to Bermuda. See their position <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105485032541998706331.00046afb5137fec846aac&ll=34.288992,-68.334961&spn=8.654087,19.775391&z=6" REL="nofollow">here</A>,Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-68664622497265967322009-05-31T12:17:13.571-04:002009-05-31T12:17:13.571-04:00Geeze...they are sailing surely and quickly toward...Geeze...they are sailing surely and quickly towards the "B" of the Atlantic...sure hope it wasn't you, Honey, spending days/nights "expressing yourself" with seasickness...that would be a bummer for anyone! I cannot imagine looking for land and seeing "sea" day in and out! I love sailing, but need a little of the land-lubbering too! I was beginning to think C'ville would flat away too with all the rain here. Read you guys were challenged by "the first tropical depression of teh hurricane season"...just the concerned words a caring wife loves to hear! Know all is great...onward crew!Wandering Wallaceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992642725310977824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-85151328371227568012009-05-30T20:36:46.865-04:002009-05-30T20:36:46.865-04:00Enjoying the comments! You guys are too funny. A...Enjoying the comments! You guys are too funny. All is well on CELESTIAL. The crew member with Mal de Mer is improving (I don't know who it is!). No significant change in weather. See CELESTIAL's progress <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105485032541998706331.00046afb5137fec846aac&ll=34.100594,-69.610684&spn=8.636368,19.775391&z=6" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-75554666724353699772009-05-30T13:55:26.019-04:002009-05-30T13:55:26.019-04:00I hope everyone is feeling better. I did the gorg...I hope everyone is feeling better. I did the gorge today, Rich. It was beautiful... The Bimblers send their best to everyone! I hope you are learning lots and enjoying the seas. I'm sure the stars are amazing at night. Take lots of pictures!<br /><br />Love, VirginiaAllstatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894772857409832706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-65181396368138580402009-05-30T12:56:00.211-04:002009-05-30T12:56:00.211-04:00Rich...
Happy sailing...can't wait for you to teac...Rich...<br />Happy sailing...can't wait for you to teach Samantha to sail! Our little anchor is waiting, lol<br /><br />Rich, Adriana and SamanthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-30047353206109020642009-05-30T07:47:05.839-04:002009-05-30T07:47:05.839-04:00hello?!?! when did sailing go off and get so frenc...hello?!?! when did sailing go off and get so french and fancy on us? dad...i soooo hope you're not the one with mal de mer but if you are at least you've been able to learn how to handle it from a seasoned mal de mer pro. (ahem...ME!) Heave ho! Heave ho! :) <br />kimberlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-56665062269277358632009-05-30T07:44:37.633-04:002009-05-30T07:44:37.633-04:00papa doc, we just looked at the map of the ocean t...papa doc, we just looked at the map of the ocean to see where you are right now. we are going to the lake the same day you get to your island. we are bringing drew, abby and bennett with us to the lake. have you seen any dolphins? or whales? or great white sharks? <br />love, loganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-39179293352137139972009-05-30T07:26:58.731-04:002009-05-30T07:26:58.731-04:00Also, I just decided I'm a little curious as to th...Also, I just decided I'm a little curious as to the weather report...What do you think a "cold front" that close to Bermuda means? mid/high 70s??? I think I've got more research to do!! Very exciting how I'm learning from my Dad's trip too!The Bestest'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517491683760377745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-34774864104410821762009-05-30T07:25:11.442-04:002009-05-30T07:25:11.442-04:00Ok, so for all you non-sailors (such as myself)......Ok, so for all you non-sailors (such as myself)...never fear...I googled MalDeMer - it's French for seasickness...So here's hoping the crew members are a little less green today...especially with the tropical depression gone and the weather clearing up! Of course if it was Papa Doc that got a little green, I sure hope he did a little Kim/Gramercy "HEAVE HO! HEAVE HO!" in their seasickness honor! Rita thanks for the google map showing their progress - it is so neat to see where my dad is!! Here's to another day for an adventure! HAVE FUN!The Bestest'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517491683760377745noreply@blogger.com