Ellen MacArthur return - Page 2

TQBoater · 08 February 2005, 12:39

So who's going to be the first to post some I was there pictures ?

Must have been great to be part of the return flotilla

Don't know how long they will stay up for but all the arrival images from the webcam can be seen here

Andy · 08 February 2005, 12:46

Take a look at the RIB in this pic!! Thats one hell of a lot of steelwork!!

Louise · 08 February 2005, 12:49

Wow! Guess it's been adapted for camera work?

Or am I talking nonsense again?!

tcwozere · 08 February 2005, 13:04

That bottom rib looks like one of Malcolm's..

linky.

There was an article about it in one of the rib magazines a couple of months ago..

gingercoastie · 08 February 2005, 16:51

Well I was there, oustanding spectacle

The rib with all the metal work is Orca Seafaris 1, that runs eco tourism trips from Falmouth, it was also the boat that towed ellen back into Falmouth.

Here is one of many pictures

Louise · 08 February 2005, 16:52

Wow! Stunning photo! More please!

Ribster Rache · 08 February 2005, 17:49

I bet the atmosphere was great. I've just seen her home coming on the news and i really wished i could have been there.
She's a star.

Andy · 08 February 2005, 18:35

Nice to see you got the B&Q side of the boat ..... she must have done some dictating to the media as they all seem to have got it right. The French film the other side .... which is blue.

Andy · 08 February 2005, 18:37

She will sail the boat back to cowes ..... wonder when that is, that will be another homecoming for her.

Wayne Rogers · 08 February 2005, 18:41

I wish I had been there,watched it on ITV News,so many Ribs.Can't wait to watch the documentary tomorrow night.Well done Dame Ellen

gingercoastie · 08 February 2005, 20:52

Three more

1. For the French
2. For the Ribsters
3. Just to prove even Dame Ellen knows a good boat when she sees one.

Louise · 08 February 2005, 20:56

Excellent! You weren't on the Coastguard boat that was spraying its hoses up in a fountain were you?

gingercoastie · 08 February 2005, 20:58

You wouldn't get me on that thing for all the tea in china. I'd miss the salt spray in your face, coffe down the oilies and general open air pleasures.

Louise · 08 February 2005, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingercoastie

I'd miss the salt spray in your face, coffe down the oilies and general open air pleasures.

Ah yes! The words of a true RIBber!

Stephen-RIB · 10 February 2005, 07:55

I just gor back from Falmouth yesterday, here are my pictures ... http://www.yachtinguniverse.com/inde...wimages&fid=22

What a fantastic day!

Louise · 10 February 2005, 09:04

Absolutely excellent pictures Stephen. They give us a real taste of the atmosphere. Thanks for sharing them. I especially like the close ups of Ellen, particularly the one with all the ticker-tape and the one of her holding the trophy aloft. Great stuff!

MeMe · 10 February 2005, 09:17

.....yesterday had what had to be the very best shot of her return - did anyone else see it. It was an ariel shot of Ellen and craft centred in the picture surrounded by well over 50 other small craft. 80% if not more were.....yep, you've guessed it, RIBS. I'm thinking of asking the Telegraph if they will release/email me a hard copy as I'd like to have it framed. Once again, well done Ellen. Imagine how she feels today (apart from hung-over).

Louise · 10 February 2005, 09:22

Yeah, I bought that edition too. It certainly was an amazing sight. The atmosphere there must have been incredible.

Searider · 10 February 2005, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louise

Wow! Guess it's been adapted for camera work?

Or am I talking nonsense again?!

It was built for Whale Watching by Ocean.

Searider · 10 February 2005, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingercoastie

3. Just to prove even Dame Ellen knows a good boat when she sees one.

I bet they all had wet feet though!