R2R 002: Building Miss Tippy
Submitted by Miss Tippy on 2009/04/15 – 13:2810 Comments
We have built a new yacht to take us around the world. This film shows the planning, construction and initial launch of our new home, Miss Tippy.
Problems viewing? Use this link to our You Tube player.
Key statistics:
Length: 17.07 m (56′)
Beam: 4.95 m (16’3″)
Draft: 2.52 m (8’3″)
Displacement: 26,500 kg (58,422 lb)
Sail area: 174.5 m2 (1878 sf)
Fuel: 950 litres
She is well laid out for a voyage of this type. Cabins have been allotted although we’ll probably spend a lot of time outside (even during the nights!).
Popularity: 20% [?]
see you in a few weeks when I am back from the carib
Have fun!!!
Must be a great feeling to see Miss Tippy all ready for the adventure ahead.
omg i want 2 c ur boat soooooo much it sounds so cool!!
hi sheila was great speaking to you and im so excited about your trip and cant stop smiling. have that song in my head “dreams can come true” and i will follow your voyage online. cant wait to see you in egypt in 2011 inshallah (god willing) and i hope you have a safe trip of a lifetime. good luck xx
Hi Charlie, im gunna missss u!!!! Pleeease dont get eaten by sharkes!! i luv u 2 much!! ur boat looks really great, cant wait 2 c u again in like 2 years!!! luv u Old man Carl!! LOL xxxxx
Hi Brian, Sheila and children. Just managed to log on to see you, i have been very busy. Brian you have done a fantastic job! It’s an amazing project you have put together. Have a fantastic time, which i’m sure you will. And safer safer journey and may God be with you take care
See you when you get back! Khalid
vjwviaxg…
vjwviaxg…
back again to face the Norton maths test…had a facebook note from Nicos Elia the other day (remember him from Thames P.) Now practising law in Cyprus. He suggested I got onto Mick Hancock, so I did, well I did & I didn’t; I looked him up! Hasn’t changed – just 20 years older, grey & living in Denmark.
Which ocean are you currently conquering & in what direction? I’m in need of your basic itinery purely for the purposes of planning….
Enjoying the movies – Shelia’s a star!
Love to all
Family Barnes