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SLAYING DRAGONS!

It would be too trite to talk about “slaying dragons”. Michael Hennessy and his co-pilot, Rob Windsor, on board our fellow Class 40, “Dragon”, have just given us a great run for our money. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 17th July 2011 at 10:57am

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST MEMBER OF TEAM CONCISE

..well, you thought we only had six on board, but this morning we were joined by our special guest star crew member, Patrick the pigeon. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 15th July 2011 at 5:29pm

FINISHED!

We’re absolutely thrilled to have finished this race, although it will probably take a few days for the enormity of what we’ve achieved to sink in. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 15th July 2011 at 10:34am

SAYING GOODBYE TO THE CONCISE ROUTINE

Days onboard an offshore racing yacht don’t really have a beginning or end. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 14th July 2011 at 6:44pm

FINAL FULL DAY IN THE TR2011?

After a challenging night of continuing light and shifty winds, we are into what we hope will be our last full day at sea. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 14th July 2011 at 1:06pm

CONCISE 2: DARK NIGHTS, DEEP THOUGHTS

Rambler did what Rambler does! Leopard saw dreams of regaining past glories, like her bowsprit, shattered. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 14th July 2011 at 9:26am

SUNSET ON SW COAST OF IRELAND

During our daily ‘happy hour’ the crew were treated to a spectacular sunset. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 13th July 2011 at 10:52pm

CONCISE CANNIBALS!

Cannibalism is fast becoming a real option on Concise 2 with food supplies running low. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 13th July 2011 at 5:44pm

RACE RESTART

The race effectively restarted late yesterday when the breeze filled in for all the boats that were stuck in a windless hole some 500 miles from the finish. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 12th July 2011 at 7:27pm

BECALMED

It’s hard to convey quite how little breeze there is here. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 11th July 2011 at 8:52pm

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

With the 2011 Transatlantic Race taking considerably longer than the historic weather data suggested, food has become more than a necessity. it’s an obsession! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 11th July 2011 at 7:36pm

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

Along with much of the rest of the fleet, we continue to be plagued by light headwinds. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 11th July 2011 at 12:59pm

WE SEE SHIPS!

In contrast to the last week or so, suddenly in the past 24 hours we have seen a few of our competitors. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 10th July 2011 at 2:55pm

CONCISE 2, THE JOY AND PAIN OF RACING SAIL BOATS

Concise 2, the smallest boat in the 2011 Transatlantic Race (40 ft), got off to a slow but steady start from Newport, RI. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 10th July 2011 at 12:26pm

STALLED...

... describes both the current weather system across the Eastern Atlantic and as a result, the progress of much of the fleet in the Transatlantic Race, including ourselves on Concise 2. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 9th July 2011 at 12:37pm

SAILING HIGH TO SAILING LOW

So we’ve just learnt of the possibility of the worst forecast to suit our Class 40 boat. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 8th July 2011 at 8:34pm

TRANSITION

We have hit a transition zone between the weather we had been sailing in previously and that which, we hope, could see us most of the way to the finish. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 8th July 2011 at 10:31am

THE CONCISE WASHING MACHINE CO‏

When we set the RORC 600 record for a 40 footer (2 days 23 hrs) in our “washing machine” of a boat last February.... » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 8th July 2011 at 10:20am

UNDER 1000 MILES TO GO

An update from our Navigator Luke. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 7th July 2011 at 10:47pm

BULLISH BANTER – CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM OR MORALE BREAKER?

A great update from Sam on Day 6, (Tues) but with all the strong wind excitement has only been able to go online today – enjoy! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 7th July 2011 at 12:09pm

A SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED SLEIGH RIDE!

Tom S and Luke tell us why 25 knots in the middle of the Atlantic is a good thing! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 6th July 2011 at 8:04pm

CALLING ALL CONCISE FANS!!

We want your news! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 6th July 2011 at 12:24pm

DAILY ESSENTIALS

An insight from Navigator Luke into how the crew on Concise 2 go about their daily essentials. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 6th July 2011 at 11:46am

WELCOME TO THE PLAQUE EXCHANGE!

Life onboard Concise 2 - with 6 grown men living in a 6 foot box, you become familiar with each other pretty quickly! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 5th July 2011 at 9:18pm

PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Check out photos and videos from the 2011 Transatlantic Race.... » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 5th July 2011 at 12:10pm

CONCISE 2

Some words of advice from Concise founder Tony... » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 5th July 2011 at 12:06pm

WAKEY, WAKEY – HANDS OFF SNAKEY!!

If you need cheering up on this Monday morning, this update from Tristan is bound to put a smile on your face!! » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 4th July 2011 at 11:43am

DECISIONS, DECISIONS...OR LIFE AS AN OFFSHORE NAVIGATOR

An update from our Navigator Luke: » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 3rd July 2011 at 11:50am

WE HAVE FEARS FOR MALTESE FALCON!

Whether lashed on and up to our boot tops in freezing water or down below trying to grab a warming cup of tea, our thoughts here on Concise 2 are never far away from our close rivals on Maltese Falcon. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 3rd July 2011 at 10:41am

FRUSTRATIONS OF OFFSHORE SAILING

So, a challenging 12 hours onboard Concise. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 3rd July 2011 at 10:32am

HAIR CUTS AND TOILET ROLL DRAMAS

Today the mighty Concise became home to a male hairdressing salon, with both Tristan and Sam taking on Ned’s steady hand. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 2nd July 2011 at 12:41pm

CHASING THE DRAGON

There was a marked difference in the trim of the two Class 40 yachts as they left their berths for the start of the 2011 Transatlantic Race. » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 1st July 2011 at 7:38pm

HEADING NORTH

Mid-way through night 2 on Concise – an update from Tom S » Read More

Posted by teamconcise on 1st July 2011 at 7:11pm