The Solitaire Pursuit
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The Solitaire Pursuit is an intercontinental, single-handed yacht race, sailed in 9 stages throughout the region of Wysteria. As the only event of its type, it is regarded as one of sailings ultimate challenges and attracts large crowds wherever it goes. This year's race began in Abrigar, Arvor on the 23rd February and is currently in progress.
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Competitors for 2007 Race (in order of entry)
| Skipper Name | Age | Boat Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hammond | 37 | Minerva | Hunter A Bettik |
| Falar Nahil | 18 | Valea Dwosr (Sea Snake) | Lusus |
| Anya Lyttleton | 27 | Dihydrogen Monoxide | Infinitus |
| Elizabeth Scott | 32 | Zephyr | Giant Kitty |
| Hector mac Dubhgaill Grier | 57 | Lurgainn | Epona |
| Trevor MacFierce | 44 | Sailbad the Sinner II | The Bruce |
| Kazuo 'Hurricane' Takahashi | 49 | Lupin III | Paluai |
| Emil Sophus | 74 | Kymaypeas (Waverider) | Kuprosia |
| Anke Maclellan | 36 | The Cosmic Egg | Arvor |
| Stan Madsen | 37 | Albatross | CUP |
| Riko Kobayashi | 42 | Bluenose Reborn | Equus |
| Strawberry Février | 35 | Garbage 3.0 | Gravelbourg |
| Gerard Anders | 50 | Duchess Olivia | The Bruce |
| Takahashi Ito | 18 | Hurricane of Ten Thousand Palms | Drakkel |
| Zimwaar | 20 | Razor | The Grendels |
Route for 2007 Race
The First Leg - Abrigar, Arvor to Port Ajax, The Bruce
| The Solitaire Pursuit - First Leg Results | ||||
| Position | Skipper | Nation | Time (Days/Hours/Minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Hammond | Hunter A Bettik | 6D/22H/22M | |
| 2. | Zimwaar | The Grendels | 6D/22H/41M | |
| 3. | Trevor MacFierce | The Bruce | 6D/22H/41M | |
| 4. | Elizabeth Scott | Giant Kitty | 6D/22H/53M | |
| 5. | Gerard Anders | Iyari | 6D/22H/59M | |
| 6. | Strawberry Février | Gravelbourg | 6D/23H/04M | |
| 7. | Stan Madsen | Confederacy Of Undivuldged Principles | 6D/23H/04M | |
| 8. | Anke Maclellan | Arvor | 6D/23H/07M | |
| 9. | Riko Kobayashi | Equus | 6D/23H/21M | |
| 10. | Hector mac Dubhgaill Grier | Epona | 6D/23H/21M | |
| 11. | Kazuo Takahashi | Paluai | 6D/23H/21M | |
| 12. | Takahashi Ito | Drakkel | 6D/23H/22M | |
| 13. | Emil Sophus | Kuprosia | 6D/23H/30M | |
| 14. | Anya Lyttleton | Infinitus | 6D/23H/30M | |
| 15. | Falar Nahil | Lusus | 6D/23H/35M | |
The Second Leg - Port Ajax, The Bruce to Port Leith, Epona
| The Solitaire Pursuit - Second Leg Results | ||||
| Position | Skipper | Nation | Time (Days/Hours/Minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Hammond | Hunter A Bettik | 10D/6H/15M | |
| 2. | Zimwaar | The Grendels | 10D/6H/20M | |
| 3. | Trevor MacFierce | The Bruce | 10D/6H/21M | |
| 4. | Hector mac Dughgaill Grier | Epona | 10D/6H/35M | |
| 5. | Anke Maclellan | Arvor | 10D/6H/36M | |
| 6. | Strawberry Février | Gravelbourg | 10D/6H/36M | |
| 7. | Riko Kobayashi | Equus | 10D/6H/36M | |
| 8. | Stan Madsen | Confederacy of Undivuldged Principles | 10D/6H/37M | |
| 9. | Gerard Anders | Iyari | 10D/6H/41M | |
| 10. | Elizabeth Scott | Giant Kitty | 10D/6H/45M | |
| 11. | Kazuo Takahashi | Paluai | 10D/6H/45M | |
| 12. | Takahashi Ito | Drakkel | 10D/6H/45M | |
| 13. | Falar Nahil | Lusus | 10D/6H/50M | |
| 14. | Anya Lyttleton | Infinitus | 10D/6H/51M | |
| 15. | Emil Sophus | Kuprosia | 10D/6H/51M | |
The Third Leg - Port Leith, Epona to Kjeldor, Iyari
| The Solitaire Pursuit - Third Leg Results | ||||
| Position | Skipper | Nation | Time (Days/Hours/Minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Hammond | Hunter A Bettik | 13D/18H/18M | |
| 2. | Trevor MacFierce | The Bruce | 13D/18H/19M | |
| 3. | Zimwaar | The Grendels | 13D/18H/19M | |
| 4. | Riko Kobayashi | Equus | 13D/18H/34M | |
| 5. | Strawberry Février | Gravelbourg | 13D/18H/40M | |
| 6. | Anke Maclellan | Arvor | 13D/18H/40M | |
| 7. | Hector mac Dughgaill Grier | Epona | 13D/18H/42M | |
| 8. | Stan Madsen | Confederacy of Undivuldged Principles | 13D/18H/42M | |
| 9. | Gerard Anders | Iyari | 13D/18H/45M | |
| 10. | Elizabeth Scott | Giant Kitty | 13D/18H/48M | |
| 11. | Falar Nahil | Lusus | 13D/18H/48M | |
| 12. | Anya Lyttleton | Infinitus | 13D/18H/49M | |
| 13. | Kazuo Takahashi | Paluai | 13D/18H/58M | |
| 14. | Takahashi Ito | Drakkel | 13D/19H/01M | |
| 15. | Emil Sophus | Kuprosia | Not Finished | |
