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Day 5 Morning Check In

July 17, 2019, 0800

Yesterday's reference to cricket not being a sport did not sit well with the Brits. Sir Brian Thompson went on a two hour rant about the absurdity of the American sport baseball having an annual World Series in which only teams from the United States and USA North (Canada) can participate. He has a valid point or, to use the proper British spelling, valide pointe. Chad would like to change his vote to now being in favor of the breakfast skillet freeze dried.


Day 4 Morning Check In

July 16, 2019, 0800

The crew of the mighty Argo got over their onboard international social challenges yesterday by finding common ground in their hatred for Mountain House Breakfast Skillet freeze dried food. Honestly, freeze dried eggs just shouldn't be a thing. Just like the sport of cricket.


Day 3 Morning Check In

July 15, 2019, 0800

The Frenchman aboard was angered by the lack of Bastille Day celebrations on the mighty Argo. He has locked himself in the aft cabin with a bottle of Malbec and the staysail sheets. The Brits are still not talking to the Americans after our tea dumping incident on Saturday evening. The Americans are okay with this.


Day 2 Morning Check In

July 14, 2019, 0800

Tea time was interrupted last evening when the brain trust on board opted for multiple sail changes as we worked into the NW winds. The brits onboard were not happy. One of the Americans threw the rest of the tea over the side.