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Pre ARC Preparations

Pre ARC Preparations

Getting ready to take part in ARC 2011
06/11/2011
Canary Islands, Spain
A little bit bigger - but not better!!!
Sunset in Santa Cruz
May the force be with you - Santa Cruz at night!
Tenerife Night Lights
The latest addition to the inventory
Athletic sculpture in Las Palmas
Hamburg flag flying at the ARC
Equipment laid out for the safety inspection
Hotel Santa Catalina - Venue for the pre ARC briefings
Hotel Santa Catalina
Palm lined streets in Las Palmas
Las Palmas City Hall
J Pontoon Las Palmas - home of the small boats
Giving the sheets a final check
Official ARC Opening Parade
The competing nations in ARC 2011
ARC Dinghy Race
Final lift out and clean before the start
What a propellor looks like after 6 weeks alongside in Las Palmas
Time for a new coat of antifouling
Cutting a dashing figure
Contemplating what lies ahead
Satisfying the safety rules - name on everything that floats
No more lopsided Clapton - full stereo restored in cockpit!
Another night in the Sailor's Bar
An eye wateringly large fuel bill - the price of owning a superyacht!
Another superyacht arrives in Las Palmas
Packing before departure for Las Palmas
Crew looking forward to the adventure at Bremen airport
A few tins to keep us going
Where's all this food going to go?
Cheers