…bit of prep still to be done. Trying to solve water-tank problem – would make nice hot-tub/jacuzzi but not ideal for consumption! Very pleased with hull finish after stripping down with Eco-Da System via Neil Baker. Hull now fully epoxied. Various tweaks and modifications given big improvements. New instruments much more helpful.
News / blog
North Sea Race..
May 26th, 2011Round the Windfarm Endurance Trophy…
May 22nd, 2011…otherwise known as the Centenary Houghton Cup Race organised by the Crouch Yacht Club. Great sailing, frustrating conditions thought. Fantastic clear overnight sailing with very bright moon…..2 h kedge off Gabbard windfarm in early hours and then a freshening homeward breeze – finishing about 1430 off the Swin Spitway. Team onboard were Jason, Judy, Tim, […]
A Couple of Video Clips of the Ralph Herring Trophy Race
May 15th, 2011The first showing Heartbeat IV going along nicely under small assy…20110430140556…..and then a brief clip as the halyard breaks…20110430135154..!
Getting Ready for the 100th Houghton Cup
May 13th, 2011Looking forward to May 20th for the 100th Edition of the Houghton Cup – the oldest long distance yacht race in the UK. This time will be a 127 mile overnight race around the North Sea. Heartbeat IV currently awaiting return to the water on 18th. GRIB files suggesting not much wind in early hours […]
First Race of the Season
May 5th, 2011Sunny and windy – up to about 35 knots from the NE from Mersea to Burnham. HB IV was launched on Friday 29th and was taken to Bradwell. Relaxed ~ 1000h start on Saturday with slightly under-strength and under-fit crew – Jason, Judy, Tim, Nic, Scotty, Helen, Jonno, Paul, Mike and Robbie. Multiple broaches for […]
A bit of work
April 14th, 2011A small band of enthusiasts (Tim, Jason, Scott & Helen) worked on HB IV on Saturday….boom placed back on boat with new Kevlar protective strip…..autohelm drive fixation adjusted….winches serviced….bow roller replaced….every little helps….and thanks to Oliver and Claire!
Congratulations Katharine and Adam..
April 7th, 2011……and of course Florence, and welcome to 9lb 7oz George Thomas Hunter, born on 5th April 2011.
Timbo’s Birthday
April 2nd, 2011It’s Tim’s birthday today………….hope you’re having a good one Mr Girvan!!
At long last..
April 2nd, 2011Heartbeatoffshore.com is now up and running again. Note the Events calendar which should give an idea of what is happening and when.
Heartbeat Offshore Website is Being Updated
March 18th, 2011Progress on HB4
July 18th, 2010Little by little the commissioning is progressing steadily – electronics and heating on board – mast stepping delayed on Friday by high winds – hopefully in water end of this week. Measurement on 29th July and trial pre-handover sail on 30th. We’ll see.
Heartbeat IV is in Ipswich…….
June 30th, 2010….yes, she has arrived and looks fantastic. Our dearly beloved Heartbeat 3 is on her way back to La Rochelle after looking after us all so well for two and a half years, 7020.41nm, a Town Cup, an East Coast Overall Champion, 2007 and 2009 Fastnets as well as numerous trophies, fun and excitement. The […]
Sue’s First Fastnet Blog
November 8th, 2009Blog from yacht Heartbeat III of Burnham, issued at 1815 on Sunday 9 August from Sue Pelling The weather couldn’t have been better for Team Heartbeat for the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race today. A light breeze (8-10 kts) from the east pushed its way up the Solent and this, coupled with sparkling sunshine, […]
10th January 2009 – London Boat Show
September 9th, 2009Looking forward to catching up with some of the team on Saturday afternoon. HB3 is wintering in Shotley where she is being spruced up for this season. The program has yet to be decided and we will be trying to sort a planning meeting in the next few weeks to identify an achievable program that […]
Ready for the Start
September 8th, 2009Team Heartbeat 3 have all arrived in Gosport and just had a meal on Mary Mouse 2 and all are now sleeping before 0830 cast-off tomorrow. Good briefing at Cowes Yacht Haven – lightish airs and big tactics will be order of day. Boat fully prepped and all seems to be complete. All looking forward […]
Sue Pelling’s Fastnet Blog
August 12th, 2009Sue Pelling’s Blog from yacht Heartbeat III of Burnham, issued at 1530 on Tuesday12 August 2009 We’ve had an interesting time over the last two days, since we sent our first report. Sunday night – our first night – we struggled to reach Portland Bill lighthouse and after at least eight hours we finally set […]
Fastnet 1
August 9th, 2009Now 1734h. 4h 34 mins after start. Good downwind start near Outer Distance Mark. All boats clear. Good to see Oz Privateer near us and Jedi Knight from East Coast. Initially took north (mainland) course with better breeze – and progressed well. Close to ship which caused two others to gybe. We were clear but […]
Fastnet 1
August 9th, 2009Now 1734h. 4h 34 mins after start. Good downwind start near Outer Distance Mark. All boats clear. Good to see Oz Privateer near us and Jedi Knight from East Coast. Initially took north (mainland) course with better breeze – and progressed well. Close to ship which caused two others to gybe. We were clear but […]
Follow the Fastnet
August 8th, 2009…….on http://fastnet.rorc.org. And also go to www.eaora.org.uk to see which East Coast boats are racing. Titian (Elan 40), Selene (Swan 44) and Heartbeat 3 are entered as Team Royal Burnham Yacht Club for the Martin Illingworth Trophy.
Update….
August 7th, 2009Don’t forget to follow HB3’s progress on the Tracker system at www.rorc.org. Our start is approximately 1300h on Sunday 9th. We will be leaving Gosport at 0830 that morning. For those that wish to contact us by text whilst out of range of mobile you can text the Iridium Satphone by going to http://messaging.iridium.com. Our […]