Four Rounding Marks

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Ciao a tutti!

Domani, 3 Luglio, partirò per il giro di Qualifica in Mediterraneo, valido ai fini della qualificazione alla Mini Transat.

Sono un pò emozionato e per cercare di calmarmi un pò ho riletto quanto dice il regolamento di Classe Mini a proposito della prova che si è chiamati a superare ( i puristi mi perdoneranno ma posto direttamente in inglese):

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E-11 - QUALIFICATION COURSE

Following
the Mini Transat 1999 - when about half of the fleet gave up and many
beacons were activated - the Classe Mini, strongly incited by the
French Sailing Authority (FFVoile), had to react. We thus set up a
qualification in two steps : 1000 NM single-handed on a designated
course and 1000 NM in race, single or double-handed but with at least
one single-handed race. That is to say, on the whole, 2000 NM carried
out by the couple skipper/boat which wishes to take the start of a A
level single-handed race.
The objective is simple: to allow the
candidates in an A level race to become aware of their true sailing
level and their psychological aptitude for single handed navigation. To
cross the Atlantic single-handed is not an easy navigation. It is a
true personal engagement in an experience where one completely takes
charge of his destiny. In the middle of the ocean, you cannot count on
anybody. And the qualifications, in particular the designated course,
are there to prepare yourself. That’s why we strongly urge you to not
complete this course with others. The voluntary members of the
Qualification Committee who study your qualification file, are not
there to sanction but help your preparation.

Some see in this “qualif.” an obstacle moreover on the way full of pitfalls which leads to the start of the Mini-Transat. Others, the majority of those who made it, appreciated. One learns much during his qualification.

Often, one comes back changed. You will see, you will not regret it.

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Ecco perchè parto per la Qualifica: parto perchè voglio la ragionevole certezza di sapere, quando e se mi troverò in Atlantico, che qualcosa di simile l’ho passata e ne son venuto fuori.

Il percorso, ancora traendo direttamente dalla Classe Mini si snoda attraverso Four rounding marks: - Barcelona: soundwater buoy 41°20,0′ N ; 002°13,0′ E - Golfe du Lion: special mark buoy 42° 59,0′ N - 3° 44′9 E - Giraglia Island: 43° 01.6′ N - 9°24.4′ E - Isola Giannutri: 42°14.3′N - 11°06.6′ E, circa mille miglia di Adrenalina