Episode 5 - Slow boat to Melbourne

[@howardcobb4354]

Highlight of my day Pip. Your misfortune, a bad one indeed, has been fortunate for many of us around the world because you have shown us what a special person you are. The highs, and lows you showed today of the demasting, the demasting aftermath, the tears, laughs, seal talk time, teabag trauma. What an experience. May "the 4 winds blow you safely home" as the song goes ❤

[@dirk1147]

❤

[@timhoward8313]

Inspiring ❤

[@christophelenoir3225]

Please, people of Melbourne, give this wonderful woman a outstanding ovation when she arrives in port !

[@davejob630]

We will! She deserves it! Pip, you are a legend!

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

What have you organised? Will it be filmed? Can someone go out and tow her in the last bit? ​@@davejob630

[@gf04rce76]

Spread the word in Melbourne 👍👍👍🎉

[@ulrike-klaus453]

Eine Freude zu sehen, wie du mit diesem Schicksal fertig wirst und wieder lachen kannst. Gute Reise!

[@stevecrabb1]

Still the best show on YoutTube at the moment, thanks

[@michaelseydel3373]

I look forward to every episode!😁

[@osivkos]

I wish our world leaders had the guts and determination of this woman !

[@MrA1582000]

You said it. She is extraordinary. We all need to learn from here the looking for the bright side in all.

[@chantalbreavooine1317]

I totally agree !.

[@OliverBatchelor]

I suspect many of them did, and then politics happens... most of the idealistic ones get crushed, and you're left with what you see

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

Pip for world president!!!

[@Jcozz]

I find Pips challenge to get to Melbourne under jury rig fascinating, real seamanship and ingenuity at work. We love you Pip!

[@vmstranger]

If I had the means I would hop on a plane any fly to Melbourne just to cheer your arrival. Keep pressing and keep taking advantage of the time to just experience what a unique and magnificent place you have found yourself in

[@caractacus22]

@@vmstranger bring teabags!!!!

[@ColinMcInnes-i5n]

Who else would have the presence of mind, tenacity and grit to start filming and describing their situation almost as soon as their mast had come down? What a star you are Pip! It is good to hear you are going to take the time to check out the rig before the wind strengthens - proper seawomanship! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Southern Ocean while you can because the next time you pass through you will be too busy racing. 👍💐

[@kevingerald8286]

How amazing not only to overcome this enormous setback but also to document most of it on video! Well done Pip - keep fighting! ❤

[@mtumix]

What a tough woman. You are the real star of this years VG. Good luck Pip from a former sailer at Optimist World Championship France 1977. Stay safe...

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Her good humour and optimism are contagious, she's definitely a champion.

[@murraykellam4399]

Pip's story of courage and resilience is truly inspiring. So many people are captivated by her heroic struggle with adversity and the elements down there in the Southern Ocean. We are all cheering her on as she inches towards Melbourne. What an emotional reception she will get as she reaches Port Phillip heads!

[@jeanmarcfrancoz]

Formidable! Vous êtes l'exemple même du courage de la force et de la patience ! Merci de nous permettre de vous suivre chaque jour, car nous sommes quand même très inquiets pour vous ...All the best !

[@jmishi]

Pip, you’re such an inspiration far beyond the world of sailing. Your hands-on problem-solving - but I really love your way of allowing emotions and taking things positively and with humor at the same time! Enjoy your cuppa ☕️

[@jameslovegrove9969]

Good on 'ya, Pip! You're the embodiment of positive persistence. The happy warrior. Never give up. Get knocked down six times, get up seven. Regardless of who crosses the line first in Sables d'Olonne, you're the Vendée champion I shall remember.

[@ilsevernet212]

Me too

[@andipasti3320]

Absolutely inspiring, Pip! The way you handled the dismasting with such resilience and determination is a true testament to your spirit. Your journey shows the world what grit and courage really mean. Keep inspiring us all!

[@markboyes6309]

I think what is happening here is actually 'real' sailing... As opposed to unobtainable racing and going faster than weather systems! Thankyou pip for your openess and lessons in human spirit, ingenuity and sheer determination as your challenge changed from racing into the reality of the struggles of life wherever people are. Whilst physically you might be alone on the ocean - I think the numbers on the chanel speak for the thousands that are mentally thinking of you, following you and wishing you well in this actual sailing challenge!💪

[@cedricebener4406]

20 or mmore years into the future this will be one of the stories still being told about the vende Globe!

[@grahamrising5258]

Dame ,Pip Hare, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrA1582000]

Yes

[@peterswoody]

Hallo Pip du tapfere! Ich sehe es so: du bist wohl die erste und einzigste Frau in der Geschichte der Evolution, die mit einem Segelschiff mit Notsegel vom Südpolar Meer bis Australien segelt um die Weihnatchtszeit! Das fordert Respekt und wenn du dann und wann noch lächelst Applaus! Da salutiere ich vor dir!

[@timwebb8153]

BRILLIANT bit of jury rig work Pip! To be able to accomplish that under that amount of duress is nothing short of heroic, and you should be very proud of what you have managed to overcome. May blue skies, flat seas, and steady winds accompany you the rest of the way to Melbourne!

[@harleysveltan7724]

I love how universally everyone agrees that you can never have enough soft shackles!

[@caractacus22]

……..and teabags!

[@marks285]

Pip, this is awesome. Gutted you didn't get to complete the race, but the after-story is inspirational. Some of the best content out of the VG, and a great tale of self reliance & problem solving. Also, if you had to end up anywhere other than Les Sables, there's no better place in the world than Melbourne.. Hope you get to enjoy it!

[@karl.2202]

Chapeau Pip, you are going to make your own rescue singlehanded. Stay with you until you are in safe habour. Good luck, you are great!

[@jigeher6603]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going... Thanks Pipe, keep the faith... and your smile... it's a strength for us !

[@bengun1]

What a star! Sorting out that jury rig, out in the wild ocean, overcoming scary obstacles. Respect....

[@GGdeTOURS37]

From now each time I watch the Vendée (3-4 times a day) > I FIRST check Pip situation THEN I check the leader's situation! I wish the best to her!

[@AndyOrr-r7q]

I second all that’s been said in praise of you, Pip. We sit in our warm bed drinking our early morning cuppa and marvel at your determination and calmness. Less than 400? Easy!

[@davidnichols147]

Pip, we are all very concerned that this next low pressure may be a real dilly. Understandable, you are one of the most experienced sailors in the Vendee Globe and that all precautions are underway for the safety of both your vessel and yourselves, yet the dangers of this horrific situation may consume your strength and sap the energy without notice. Marvelous tutorial on a proper rigging with results after dismasting the vessel.

[@ukuleleponcho6492]

Je suis super contente d’apprendre que la météo prévoit finalement une dépression plus au Sud et non sur ta route vers Melbourne, mais tu as bien raison de surveiller constamment les prévisions météo qui pourraient changer à tout moment, tu es merveilleuse de sang-froid et ce démâtage a permis de révéler au grand jour ta résilience exceptionnelle, bravo pour les 7,4 noeuds du Slow Boat , chaque jour apporte son lot de bonnes nouvelles et les vagues s’inclinent avec respect sur ton bateau qui vogue avec bonheur vers sa destinée escorté d’un ange gardien déguisé en jeune phoque de l’océan austral❤

[@psrfpsrf]

Pip, I used to work in quality in an automotive company and one of our tools was learning problem solving techniques and applying them to find the root cause. Experts called this an 8-discipline process. Here, in step 2, the problem is known, the mast breaks with a total loss. Step 3 is the interim solution. These require process knowledge of function, but also a big talent for effective improvisation, to come close to the needs and a safe function You are a master of sailing and improvisation. Your smile is back, half the distance to Melbourne after the crash seems to be behind you. Land in sight. Cheer up and I believe (and hope) that you will get a welcome party in Melbourne like the others who will reach France in about 5 weeks. Greetings from Germany.

[@catherinehackett7722]

I'm glad your current forecasts are less frightening. Holding the image of a smooth passage to Melbourne. I so appreciate your sharing all of this with us. You are so open, honest, and generous. A true star!❤⛵️

[@isabellelerohellec445]

Pip vous êtes véritablement positivement géniale ! Quel soleil vous êtes !

[@christiansmotovlogganddron6183]

Hang in there! You are doing fantastic! Big respect from a former sailmaker from Finland. Big power hug! ❤

[@taxpayer1040]

A true leg end!! Keep using the same teabag - it may loose its colour but it will still remind you of what you have in Oz. A brilliant episode and great editing and more respect than just words. Safe sailing.

[@robynsjp]

Halfway to Melbourne. Not missing one of SuperPip's aventures. Keep going !

[@robpage9025]

You might have lost your mast, you might need to keep hold of your bobble hat in the wind, but the weather will never remove your optimistic outlook and wonderful smile.

[@jasoncarbis7751]

Well that’s it then ! It’s all over 😮 no tea on board 😂 take it easy Pip your resilience is amazing ✊🏾

[@markpalmer8995]

That tea bag could last for days if she is careful....

[@DerGluecklicheBlankeneser]

Your power and courage are outstanding and you sail to Melbourne as a hero.

[@mlj9931]

1st Vendée: rudder 2nd Vendée: rig 3rd Vendée: ?😮 Joking apart, it's these times we see what an incredibly resourceful, knowledgeable and experienced sailor you are. So impressive. Can't tell you how much I look forward to the daily update from the SBTM and how closely I follow the tracker. Today's easterly course made me wonder if there were thoughts of going to Tasmania instead, perhaps to at least get fuel. But perhaps it's more about the wind detection.

[@Ranchpig67]

You're so beautiful .... physically yes, but it's that inner determination, your humble attitude, your gratitude, and your intelligence that just amplify the physical. It's stunning and inspiring in the current state of the world to know there are beauties like you who are hopefully inspiring the next generations. Thanks you.

[@Dean-hs3vq]

Pip, you're a rock star. You are showing determination, injinuity and first class seamanship. I am very impressed with your sail making design , the tri looks very serviceable and obviously performs. 7+ knots under jury rig, I surmise the 10 knot target is very possible, heck, shoot for 11! Your daily updates are absolutely fantastic, thanks heaps for taking time to post. May the four winds blow you home indeed! In admiration, Dean

[@jamienorman3450]

I do enjoy your excitement at achieving "7.3kts"!!!!!!. As a GK24 sailor, I share the emotion at that speed as well!

[@frankd3024]

This also applies to me with my old 22” dinghy.

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

If I ever achieve 7.4Kn in my cornish shrimper it'll be mostly tidal flow!! Well done Pip! You are making such a story of heroism, tenacity and ingenuity. I feel privileged to be sharing this in real time. So looking forward to you arriving in Melbourne.

[@thomasschonbucher4270]

Pip, after all this I hope that you are getting a hero’s welcome in Melbourne. Please don’t accept a tow, sail it all the way, we are all with you ❤

[@tinhodornellas]

This is the most interesting series of sailing I have seen. Thank you for the videos, I find this much more interesting than the Vendee itself, even though I do enjoy the race and appreciate the difficulty that all competitors experience. Thank you Pip, you are giving your sponsors real value for their support.

[@VivianneTouchette]

What a woman! Just so confident and smart...Bravo Pip

[@rogerwragg1492]

What a brave soldier you are Pip. The emotion of seeing the smashed rig was heartfelt for you and all your thousands of fans. Your updates are better than the rest of the Vendée news!❤

[@TomLeg]

Working on cleaning up the mast in the cold rain, you look understandably miserable. Wonderful that you could carry on and get yourself up to 7.3 knots .... Try for a record 8 knots! Full of admiration for you, Pip!

[@papiclaudius5381]

J'admire ce courage et ce sourire dans la tourmente. Bravo Pip

[@Anmeteor9663]

Now the real test begins. No more tea aboard 😮 I know I would fail horribly at this point and start drinking seawater in desperation 😊

[@andrewpoxon4528]

I'm going to just come out and say it. I think i speak for quite a few that feel the eventual Vendee 2024 winner is secondary to THIS story. We're looking forward to regular updates and ultimate arrival in Aus. You go girl ❤.

[@richardstonhold2615]

What a cheerful lady! Melbourne will welcome a lady full of love for the sea, and M will hardly know what a lady she is. Pip, Go! Go! Go!

[@Skip_Burky_Boy]

My new favourite KZbin channel, absolutely inspirational ⛵️❤ Pip for president!

[@i.vonberlin7084]

As the say: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. I am full of admiration for you. You seem to have brought more hats than tea bags though 😊

[@peterbruch8719]

Out of teabags!!?? Seriously? And at over 100 miles in a day and touching over 7kt, you should be back in the Vende! Seriously though, thanks for sharing the aftermath of the dismasting and what you did to create a jury rig. We can see the emotions. Fair winds to Melbourne!

[@joaovelez1370]

Hi Pip. Thanks for sharing how you worked out the dismasting situation and how you were able to get a plan and executed it so fast. Amazing! I belive that we would all prefer that you could still be racing, but what you are doing is bigger, much bigger than winning the Vendée Globe and it is giving the world the opportunity to see what you are capable off and what are you made off. Lesson for life. Good to know the weather is going to be on your side. Keep on going and stay safe.

[@williamkittler]

I’m loving your daily diary! Your smile and spirit for adventure is contagious! Stay safe and keep plugging along. We’re with you!

[@Pali65]

Best selling book and Hollywood blockbuster in the making.

[@waterboy8999]

I knew you had everything under control but now I'm very concerned, last teabag? 😢 I cant imagine what it must feel like being 400 miles from the nearest teabag. Stay safe, lots of love from Scotland.

[@agnesnicolas6805]

Thank you so much Pip for your resilience and for charing your evolution to Melbourne❤

[@stephransley4371]

You look so relaxed now you are cruising rather than racing, your progress is amazing, what an achievement well done.

[@nickgilmore5197]

As a marine engineer, I admire your resilience and practicality. Well done!!

[@robm.4512]

7.4 knots top, that’s genuinely impressive from that rig. I reckon that if you get fair wind to hold on the rhumb line you could average 5Knots and make 120Nm in 24hrs, which was a pretty good average day’s passage for us on our last cruiser delivery across the pond. I really hope that you haven’t chucked your used teabags, they can have a second life once dried, two per cup. Keep on keeping on, you’re doing an amazing job of making the best out of a sh^tstorm and a lot more people recognise that than you could possibly imagine. Keep focused, stay safe and eat some bloody food!

[@normsbigwindow9379]

Incredible. Simply incredible. I know she trained for this but it’s still amazing to watch all the footage. I know the leaders go around the horn tomorrow and good for them but my love of the vendee is this kind of endeavour, no matter how unwelcome.

[@zeilgenot]

RRREEESSSPPPEEECCCTTT !!! For you mental, physical and technical qualities. Great example for us ‘normal humans’; I salute you 🫡 GO PIP !!! Cheers, Harry

[@fasteddiegr]

Fabulous! Thanks so much, Pip. With you all the way.

[@copermec8356]

Nous sommes impatient de vous savoir à Melbourne, merci de nous tenir informés.

[@markpalmer8995]

So good to see you so happy and healthy Pip despite what has happened, a great testament to your spirit and resilience. Enjoy every minute, a once in a lifetime experience.

[@rob-sowhat]

Hey Pip, my great respekt for your bravness and fantastic seamanship! It's really inspiring, how you deal with the dismasting and the build of a working rigg in rough conditions! You are my hero of the vendee globe 2024! ⛵💪❤ Save journey and my best wishes, Rob

[@0bm31770]

Congrats on hitting 7.1 kts with the improvised rigging.

[@miki54racer]

What a huge inspiration you are to me and thousands of others. If anyone was undecided about getting into sailing, then watching you over the last few weeks will surely have convinced many more people to take the the water. Keep going, stay safe. x

[@simplicity6564]

I was so enthralled watching how you addressed you're dismasting that I almost burned my toast! Very resourceful! Glad you're making great progress, you'll be in Melbourne before you know it.

[@UweKreye]

you are a great sailor, always with plan b or c, and fighting with emotions, all the best Pip

[@astrodogkate6573]

Bravo Pip!!!! Putting that outrigger up as a jury rig mast was no small feat. Hugely impressive. I am very sorry about the tea bag shortage on board. The Australians should air drop some. No one should have to sail any distance without tea.

[@richardstonhold2615]

Pip, Poole will continue to be proud of you. (Son Andy lives near Poole with our 2 grandsons, ages 7 and 5; I hope he has already been to view your boat, with them, months ago, before it left Poole)

[@sophieso8476]

Chère Pip vous m’inspirez tellement, votre courage humour, émotion, vous êtes formidable ❤

[@christopherread1]

Well done Pip, you are a true inspiration, keep going, praying for your safe arrival in Melbourne.

[@susann2103-g9o]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us and taking us along with you. 🙏🙏🙏❤️ But how could this happen that you have run out of teabags 😮😮😮

[@gregreed3742]

You're doing a great job. Robin Knox Johnson would have been over the moon hitting 7.4 knots

[@dutchflats]

Pip Hare, woman of steel! 7+ knots, WOW....hope Medallia starts planing for you haha!

[@PatrikGordini]

This is so inspiring... We'll be telling yours experiences to our kids, how to never give up! Here in Brazil we say if you have a lemon, make a lemonade... Have a safe journey my dear!

[@philipwhitty2838]

Dear Pip. You really should awarded 2025 Sports Person of the Year. Stay safe. Oh and Merry Christmas.

[@anjanothhelfer5218]

Pip you are so brave. You'll be the Queen of the vendee globe. You're the best example for very good sailing. Never give up!! And keep on going :-))

[@vaughanjohansen1172]

I love your ingenuity in coming up with a functioning new rig that can propel you along at 7 knots. You have real courage and strength! Also glad that you have found the joy of strolling along at 7 knots, revelling in the beauty of the sunrise and experiencing the thrill of being alive, if you know what I mean.

[@nigel525376]

Pippa, I was talking to Roger Bennett about you and how so many have no idea of what you are achieving. Well done and total admiration.

[@user-pf5xr6jk5p]

Pip you are a modern time hero

[@TheCloudhopper]

Thank you for keeping us updated, Pip. At this stage, I'm equally looking forward to your updates and Florian's daily VG summaries.

[@ImposterJones]

press on Pip! ingenius improvised rig. They've got tea in Melbourne. stay safe.

[@martinpolach6171]

You are a true inspiration ! True British ability to make the best of it. Your efforts are the true essence of the Vendee Challenge .

[@philippesails4973]

Sea still looks choppy And the forecast gives hope 👍🏻 Everybody loves Pip, even more so when she puts her harness 😡😡😡

[@randallyons8745]

this is turning into the best story in this race. The reality of the consequences of such an incredible challenge. Loving the pain and the attitude you are bringing to the challenge to getting back to land. I will continue to follow and encourage you......

[@cscaletsky]

Good afternoon. I am writing to you from the south of Brazil. Congratulations on everything you are doing, an example of courage and strength that inspires us. Thank you very much and continue to pay close attention to everything. You will soon arrive in Melbourne and will have won the most valuable prize of this adventure. Thank you again.

[@b.loedsinn4110]

Pip, you are truly amazing! I'm glad the forecast is looking kinder for you.

[@curly2544]

All the best for you Pip! 🤞🤞🍀 Your are such an incredibly, impressive and friendly sailor 🫶

[@timfuller3148]

What an incredibly courageous and positive woman. Pip. You are a legend amongst sailors and non sailors. Courage jeune fille .

[@thill6771]

Thank you for making these update videos. When you lost your mast AND were removed from the race tracker, we were concerned. Now my wife and I, who are old Pacific cruisers, can watch you cruise along at speeds familiar to us! (We never got South of NZ though....) Stay tough, Pip[! A hero's welcome awaits you!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing the video of the aftermath of the dismasting event as well as how you dealt with putting together the jury rig.

[@drheaddamage]

Keep it up, Pip! inspiration to us all :D

[@hakanjohansson6405]

Suddenly, I find myself more interested in this progress than the Vendée Globe itself. Respect to you and the ingenuity that this takes. There’s an old Nat King Cole song slow boat to China but now there’s a new song slow boat to Melbourne Fairwinds and good luck greetings from Sweden.

[@Salsabeans]

Wow incredible! Keep the Blue Ferrari going! FORTZA PIP!❤

[@beatricetourot2146]

I salute you for your standing up against such killing adversity which put you at the very top of heroism. Thank you .