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Boat arrives in La Gomera

The is finally cleared through Spanish customs in Tenerife and is transported in a smaller ferry to La Gomera

Spanish customs

Just been informed that it will take another week to clear customs in Tenerife.

Boat being shipped

A quick update. After a nightmare round of logistical issues, the boat was shipped today in a container from London to La Gomera. Should be arriving there by Tuesday.

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Race against the Hurricane

Link: NOAA News Online (Story 2540).

Logistics, customs clearence et. al have a habit of taking longer than expected.
So the race is on to complete the crossing before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) starts on the 1st of June, leaving approximately 90 days for the crossing.
Start Date: 28th Feb 2006.
Wish me luck!
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Cultivating Corporate Culture through Sport

Link: Cultivating Corporate Culture through Sport.

For those CEO's wondering about the relevance of this event to their organisation, here is an interesting insight into sports and corporate culture.

Shipping problems

Shipping the boat across has been fraught with complications. The boat currently on a trailer belonging to the ORS, that needs to be returned to Kennith Crutchlow. Peter McHue has a trailer, which however is in Felix Stowe. DHL agrees to ship the boat, however their loading docs are in London. Peter McHue can drive the trailer up to London, however DHL calls me back saying that its against their health and safety rules to transfer lift the boat off the trailer using straps. The boat will have to be lifted on a forklift. This is not possible as it would damage the hull. The boat is 23 feet, which means a 40 food container for shipping. Then there is the cost of shipping the boat from London to La Gomera, quoted at GBP 4000 to be negotiated, but due to the lack of time, our negotiating position is weak. All the large shipping lines deliver to Santa Cruiz, Tenerife and not to La Gomera. This means boat will have to be transported by road to La Gomera. This means additional insurance costs for road transportation. The list goes on...

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