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Comment on About Derek by On Being Out and About | Adventures With Ramsay Hunt

On Being Out and About | Adventures With Ramsay Hunt — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:17:07 +0000

[...] of Canada hat is an important symbol as well as being useful for keeping the sun out of my eyes; Derek Hatfield gave it to me after I got Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and he is someone I admire for his drive and his [...]

Comment on HAPPY CANADA DAY! by Rick Moore

Rick Moore — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:55:28 +0000

Good winds, safe crossing, best wishes, look forward to tracking your trip to the Azores…Rick

Comment on CANADIAN DEREK HATFIELD LEADS VELUX 5 OCEANS FLEET IN SECOND SPRINT by katie

katie — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:21:28 +0000

dear derek, i met you at the boat shown downtown toronto on saterday january 14th. i was honoured to shake your hand. my grandmother has followed you all throughout the years. me and my family are powerboaters, i convinced my family to let me try sailing. maybe one day {years from now} i will get to be just the same as you. i am very pleased that i got to meet you in person. im just a kid and i follow you. its has been a great honour to follow you on youtube and meet you in person.
i wish you best luck in your next race,
sincerly,
katie from belleville ON

Comment on DEREK HATFIELD FINISHES FINAL SPRINT OF VELUX 5 OCEANS by starwoman

starwoman — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:20:21 +0000

I saw your boat at the Lunenburg wharf. It looks like something out of Jules Verne! I can only image what it is like to be in the mid Atlantic and other oceans in this vessel.

Comment on DEREK HATFIELD FINISHES FINAL SPRINT OF VELUX 5 OCEANS by Jamas

Jamas — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:34:32 +0000

Congrats Derek on finishing the race and on your final ranking. A huge accomplishment, while making all of Canada proud.

Comment on Offshore training with Derek Hatfield aboard Spirit of Canada by HATFIELD DIVERTED AS CSM FEARS SINKING WHEN SPARTAN FLOODS IN VELUX 5 OCEANS SPRINT FIVE DRAMA « Spirit of Canada

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:40:35 +0000

[...] DEREK’S BLOG: Offshore Training with Derek Hatfield aboard Spirit of Canada OCEAN SPRINT 5 TO LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE, DAY 9 [...]

Comment on Food for Thought by Bjarne & Barb

Bjarne & Barb — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:04:48 +0000

Well said Derek!
It occurs to me that your food is very well-traveled by the time it reaches your plate Of course, sailboat transport is quite environmentally friendly.

I don’t suppose you have the time nor energy to do any fishing while underway?

Comment on Derek Talks About the Rounding and Support by Shelagh

Shelagh — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:38:53 +0000

So glad to hear you (and the others) are all safely around the Horn. Looking forward to seeing the video. With all that you’ve had on your mind, I can well imagine it was very emotional for you.

Comment on Derek Talks About the Rounding and Support by Carl Duivenvoorden

Carl Duivenvoorden — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:43:26 +0000

BRAVO DEREK – very happy (and relieved) to hear that you and the other sailors have made it safely around Cape Horn!

With cheers, from a snow-covered NB,

Carl

Comment on ALMOST THERE – Derek Hatfield Approaches Cape Horn by Ron Read

Ron Read — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:36:57 +0000

Keeping tabs on your site Derek. Not surprised to see you out there. Best wishes and safe journey.

We were in Maui this year and really enjoyed the stay there. Not sure if you will be going past Hawaii. Keep well and I will be checking for your location as times passes.

Ron Read, Regina, Sk