16.01.2006
From: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN LEG TWO DAY 15
To: DUTY OFFICER Sent: 16 January 2006 08:57
HEADLINE NEWS
The Black Pearl had a wildlife rendezvous this afternoon with a well known
predator the sea, as a shark got caught on their rudder, whilst 'smoking’ along nicely at 20-25kts.
Helmsman Craig Satterthwaite reported "I felt a sharp thump on the rudder
and then vibration through the steering, so I alerted the crew”
Rapid Action Teams (Rats) quickly searched all investigated all areas of
the vessel, and according to Team Chief Ardern soon found the
sit-chee-ation on the rudder.
This meant the that the RATS took control of the boat and undertook a
carefully planned maneuver which involved dropping the headsail jib
thingy, and doing a partial back down of the boat.
The 4-5ft shark was freed from his trap relatively quickly and we are optimistic that he made it back into prowl around the briny.
The RATS on Black Pearl have been in a heightened state of alert due to
other issues, so this was an excellent run to showcase their
effectiveness.
MEDICAL COLUMN
Some passive research being conducted during the leg has revealed some
possible results aboard the Black Pearl.
Crewman De Ridder attended the infirmary with a possible lump development
on his abdomen, which, upon preliminary testing has been isolated down to
two possible things. It is hoped that the lump could be, in fact, an AB
MUSCLE, which would be a remarkable feat to achieve for De Ridder, who has
lived a polluted self indulgent life of consumption.
Medical authorities aboard are highly optimistic that this development can
be enhanced with some additional treatment of mainsheet grinder work and
some sail lugging.
The other possibility that remains in the test is the remote possibility
that this is a RIB showing through, which De Ridder has never seen before
either!!
Either way, this is a very exciting find for world medicine, and we look
forward to bringing some more revelations from this exceptional case of
the human physiology
Dental Dept has had Bow-Jig Justin Clougher in for examination again, as
he has cracked a second tooth this leg, this time on the top row.
Juggy is no stranger to this Dept, as he has a history of belting his
melon
(head) into things and breaking his ivorys.
Losing teeth has done absolutely NOTHING to diminish this bloke’s quest
for sourcing or inventing and devouring anything edible on board,
particularly the sweet stuff!
TECHNICAL PAGE
Huge win in this area with the technical team comprising of 9 CHIEFS and
NO INDIANS (navigator Salter maintained Stiff Upper Lip and respectfully
and wisely declined to participate managed to repair the mangled and
mutilated vang lug and reinstall the vang today, with no dramas. The were
no injuries, and all personal prides remain intact, we all had a group hug
and cheered as Director Satterthwaite slammed the top pin home and split
the split pin.
Bilging the boat continues at a constant rate as the keel issues persist.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tonight’s feature will be a re-run of the popular classic “Erle’s
adventures on Flyer" ......Woo-Hoo
Best regards to the world from the lost souls on the Black Pearl
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Email: lizzie.green@volvooceanrace.org
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