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Team Legato and Mike Gettinger Sail Around the World The English catamaran was welcomed by a large number of boats which have been taking part in the SNIM (Marseille International Sailing Week) and which had just left the Vieux Port to start racing. Tony Bullimore became one of the best known British sailors in the world after his spectacular rescue in the Southern Ocean during the 1996/1997 Vendée Globe. After many setbacks, and particularly having to complete their qualifying sail in Spain, the Brits were able to set out on The Race, finally leaving Barcelona a few hours after the official start. A first pitstop in Gibraltar to repair the broken head of the mainsail, followed by a second stop in Wellington for medical reasons, then several days stuck in zones of strong high pressure, Team Legato lost contact with the rest of the fleet for good. When the Polish boat Warta Polpharma sustained damage, the Brits were able to sneak ahead into fourth place of The Race for a short while. Shortly afterwards, Team Legato had a problem with the ball joint on her mast step and had to call in at the Canary Islands. The emotion and exhaustion felt by the crew down to just 6 by the end of the race, was written all over their faces : Tony Bullimore (UK), Paul Larsen (AUS), Slava Sysenko (UKR), Fred Dahirel (FRA), Kevin Pahl (US), Mike Gettinger (US), were all happy to finish the race and meet up with family and friends who have come to Marseille to see them in. Multihulls 2004 Superfly Corsair 24MKII trimaran Position: Owner/Driver Stuart Cup/Key West Race Week/Corsair Nationals 2003 Superfly Corsair 24MKII trimaran Position: Owner/Driver San Diego NOOD Regatta 2002 Cirus Corsair 28R trimaran Position: Main Sheet Trimmer Key West Race Week, Florida Superfly Corsair 24 MKII trimaran Position: Owner/Skipper San Diego NOOD Regatta & Numerous regattas in the Rocky Mountain lake regions. Third Wish Corsair 31 trimaran Position: Driver Newport to Ensenada, Mexico 2001 Spirit (ex Spirit of England) 43ft Owen Clarke trimaran Position: Project Manager Oversaw complete re-fit project in preparation for Round Britain Race 2002. Including building new rudder, faring center board, rigging, design and installation of new mast rotation system and complete overhaul of deck gear. 2000-2001 Team Legato (ex Enza) 105 foot racing catamaran Position: Crew member/Engineer Completed “The Race” around the world, Barcelona, Spain to Marseilles, France. Responsible for engines, generators, water markers and deck hardware. Delivery from Bristol, England to Barcelona, Spain. 2000-2001 Superfly Corsair 27 trimaran Position: Owner/Skipper Participated in many San Francisco Bay Area races with many 1st place finnishes. 1998 Primagaz 60 foot racing trimaran. Position: Crew member Delivery England to La Rochell France 1994 Enza New Zealand 94 foot racing catamaran. Position: Crew member/ Boat builder Corporate VIP sailing. Worked closely with Carbospars to upgrade boat after successfully racing around the world in the Jules Verne Trophy Cup. Developing new and improving existing equipment for safe passage from Hamble to San Diego. General boat maintenance, checks and upkeep. Hamble, England. Farr 40 2002 Temptress Position: Main trimmer Big Boat Series and various local races, San Fansicso. Americas Cup Boats 2002 New Zealand 14 Position: Pit Sausalito Cup, San Fransisco. Racing Vintage Americas Cup . Maxi's 2001 Serano 2001 Swan 70 Position: Pit Cowes Week 150th Americas Cup Jubilee, Engalnd, Nioulargue St Tropez, France 1994 Longabarda Farr 80 foot MAXI Position: Pitman/Boat builder Upon resale and delivery, took boat into Hamble, England Sheds for complete IMS refit. New interior, blades, deck configuration and underwater appendages. Extensive work with glass, Kevlar and epoxy resin. 1993 Wallis (ex Merit Cup) Farr MAXI ketch Position: Genoa Trimmer. La Nioulargue, St. Tropez France. 1993 Encore Design S+S 74 Position: Delivery watch captain. Isle of Wight England to Antibes France and back to Gibraltar. 1990-1992 Atalanta (refit of ex Ondine III) Tripp 75 foot Ketch Position: First mate. Bowman. Numerous Pacific Northwest races. 1991 Cabo Race, Victoria to Maui Race, Kenwood Cup. In charge of deck hardware and rigging. Involved in interior refit. All work done in hardwoods and epoxy resins. Deliveries Seattle to Long Beach, Cabo, Sea of Cortez, La Paz. Hawaii to Seattle. 1992 Northwest Spirit (ex Duracell) 60 foot BOC Round the World Yacht. Position: Crew Member Double handed sailing. Seattle and Pacific Northwest. 1990 Congere Frers 80 foot Position: Back-up bowman/Mastman. Fall and Spring races around Long Island Sound. Cowes Week and Fastnet Race. Maintenance of moving gear, winches and blocks. 1991 Matador Frers 80 foot Position: Pitman/grinder. Summer tune up sessions in Newport, RI, with Matador II. 1992 & 1997 Wight Sorcerer Swan 55 foot ketch Position: Mastman and later boat captain. BVI Spring Regatta. Rolex Cup, St. Thomas. In charge of boat for 1997 summer race season and Swan Euros, England. Ultimate 30 1992 Team Seattle 30 foot Ultimate 30’s category Position: Project Manger/Main sheet trimmer 1 & 2 Ton 1994 Tram (ex FRAM) 1 ton Farr – IMS conversion Position: Bowman/Boat builder After this beauty sank in the 93 Admirals Cup, the boat was brought into the Hamble Sheds for a complete refit. Converted to IMS Rating with new plum bow and foils built by us. A challenging and rewarding boat building experience resulting in numerous Solent races. 1988 Trader Joudel Vrolic Design 1 Tonner Position: Mastman Numerous 1-ton races in Newport. Miami to West Palm Beach race. Short deliveries in the Florida area. 1993-1994 Sorenity II Design S+S 50 Position: Mastman/Backup to the bow Cowes week and Fastnet race, England. 1997 Red Source 2 tonner Position: Boat Captain Scandia Cowes Week, England. J24's Participated in numerous J24 races. This is a selection of the more memorable experiences. 1993-1994 Oathead J24 Position: Bowman Volvo cup – First Place, San Francisco Bay 1 design championships – 1st place, Seattle, WA 1994 Jail Bait J24 Position: Bowman Monaco European Championships 50 Foot 1990,1998,1999 & 2000 Infinity 50 foot Position: Pitman. Later as boat Captain and Genoe trimmer 50 foot World Cup Miami Regatta. Kenwood Cup Hawaii and Big Boat Series – San Francisco. 1991-1992 Heather (ex Lacura Dianne) 50 FOOT Position: Pitman/Boat builder Many key races in the Pacific Northwest. Full responsibility for moving the yacht from Ft. Lauderdale to Seattle. Involved in preparation for shipment and reassembly. Total new interior for the IMS rule, all work done in glass wrap and Kevlar. 1989-1990 Lybrno (ex Merrythought) 50 foot Position: Captain, Pitman Lake Erie Boat of the Year in 1990 numerous club awards. 50 foot World Cup – Newport, RI. 50 foot World Cup – Miura, Japan. 50 foot World Cup – Key West, Fl. Two Bayview/Mac races. Three round trips from Ft. Lauderdale to New York and onto the Great Lakes. Assumed full responsibility for security, maintenance, organization of crew, boat repair and deliveries, all financial aspects. Deliveries to New York and Florida. 1989 Blizzard 50 foot Position: Mastman/Delivery crew member Rolex BVI Spring Regatta. 50 foot World Cup – Tortolla. Delivery Ft Lauderdale to Tortolla. Tortolla to New York via Bermuda. Natissima 50 foot Position: Mast-man 50 foot World Cup – Miami, Fl. Numerous deliveries in Florida area. 1988 Merrythought 50 foot Position: Grinder/mastman 50 foot World Cup – Detroit, MI and Key West, Fl. Block Island race week. Storm Try – Sail race Ft. Lauderdale to Key West. Delivery – Annapolis to West Palm Beach, round trip. Deliveries throughout The Great Lakes. 1983-1985 Carat VII 50 foot Position: Grinder/Mastman/Boat builder. 50 foot World Cup – Annapolis MD. Bayview Mackinac. Chicago Mackinac Big Boat Series– San Francisco, CA. Rolex Cup – St. Thomas. Constantly changing and remodeling, numerous boat building tasks. Cruising and Adventure 1994-1995 Pelagic Position: Crewmember and shore team support crew. Antarctic/South Georgia Island exploration and successful conquest of 9500 ft Mt. Pajot. Delivery consisting of 3000 miles of Southern Ocean sailing often dipping in at the 60-degree latitude. Foxtrot 70 foot Bob Perry Design Position: Crewmember Responsible for deck hardware rigging and preparation for world cruise. |
