Tassie Speed Seekers (TAS, Australia) - 2008-11-22
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Dave Morehead
29.265(X)
27.668(X)
20.125(X)
18.043(X)
26.124(X)
315.501(X)
Steve200
28.965(X)
25.723(X)
18.513(X)
17.655(X)
22.445(X)
66.4(X)
Johno
28.255(X)
27.413(X)
17.936(X)
19.053(X)
23.292(X)
50(X)
Al Bach
Bear
Anthony Perkins
Izaak Perkins
Stewart McKay
James Brient
Jordan Murray
Gordo
Richard CS
Jack
Ray Thorne
Jason
Tom
Fubbs
Paul Tenteye
Geoff Broomby
Jez
Easty
Anthony Houston
Kaleb Smith
Kazza
Marlon
Russell Dowd
Jodi
Fos
Sim
Azza
Ben Wilson
Waynos
Klaas Hartmann
geared4knots
Will
Liana Perkins
Corkers
veitz
Shorty
Matt Webster
Jules
Johnny
Al
cookie
Parky
Barry
Hughie
Sampson
Breno
Fletcher
Todd Sushames
Jimmy
TGale
Dave Jack
Old Man Steve
Jock C
JimoKG
brad peters
DJ
Angus C
James Park
Kelso Pete
Chol
Latte
Parky jnr
NIGE
WickedP
mort67
VT
Tom Males
Average29.1227.5419.3218.5524.71190.95
Dave Morehead (28997km):
5606 days ago
6 categories

Long session.  Got to the beach at 8:30 am and left at 8:40 pm.  On the water by 9 and took 20 minutes to sail the first 1 nm (dogging in no wind).  Forecast was for a SSW to come through at 10-15 knots, followed by a SE change at 15-25 mid-afternoon.  First hr was hopeless, but got planing a bit.  Next few hours were good, then it became light again and was difficult to keep on the plane, then the wind picked up again from the SSW for a few hours.  Never over 15 knots, but managing to keep on the plane most of the time and managed runs with max speeds in the 20's.  The wind picked up at around 4PM with the SE  change.  Almost overpowered and feeling a bit knackered.  Thought about changing down, but decided to keep at it.  Realised that I may be able to make it to 300 km's if I can keep sailing.  Wind was fluctuating between 20-25 knots, with the stronger squalls really pushing the limits.  Aimed to do 170 nautical miles and then call it a day.  Managed 171.1 and could probably have done one more run of around 5-6 nm, but getting dark, still really windy and I'd already made it to 170. 

Had planned to go for distance today, but you never know what the weather will bring.  Really felt underpowered for the majority of the session (first 6-7 hrs), but this was probably not a bad thing, as it wasn't too demanding.  Last few hours were windy and hard work. 

Absolutely wrapped to make it over 300 km's.  Distance posted above is Doppler.  Total distance was 323.756 km.  All up a full 11 hrs and 15 minutes, minus two toilet stops (drinking too much water).

Steve, didn't even see you out sailing, must have been downwind a bit? Glad you made it out. 

Sailed the 2009 iSonic 122 with 40 cm fin and Severne 7.6m SSR.  Absolutely killer combination, everything felt balanced the whole time. 

 



Steve200 (35507km):
5606 days ago
2 categories

First sail on slalom gear in nearly 5 months. Thats what happens with a new job working almost 6 days a week. I cannot believe how rusty I am, just goes to show even if you only get out once a week it keeps you in touch. Wind was meant to get up to 25 knots but it was only 15-20 knots SSW. Anyway great to be back out again. Dave has been sailing all day and he may have a distance record coming up so stay tuned. I had the 08 Isonic 122 and 6.6 SSR Severne. Should have rigged up the SSR 7.6 because I was under powered most of the time, thought it would have got windier.



Johno (4871km):
5604 days ago
1 categories

Moulting Lagoon again, SE wind, yesterday it was NNE couldnt get past a shallow spot southern end of my runs or it would really open up into some 5-6 k runs tried to stay out today for some distance to help Dave but he didnt need any and I ran out of wind. I think I improved my hr today  Stype 126 Koncept 6.6 34 venom (Edit wrong date)



Comments
Anthony Perkins


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

good to see you out today steve hope to sail with you soonLaughing

Steve200


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Thanks Anthony, next time Henty is looking good I am going there with Dave. I sailed at SBay today and got out on the water at 1pm. Dave sailed past me and he was definately on a mission for distance. He was out on the water at 9.00 am. I came in at 4pm and he was still out there. Hopefully he didnt break anything because I couldnt see him anywhere after I left. Looking forward to seeing your post Dave.

Anthony Perkins


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

i expect nothing less from dave.

Firiebob


WA
Australia
5606 days ago

Over 300 K's is absolutly awsome stuff Dave, congrats on your PB and top of the distance ladder CoolTongue out

Vando


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Wow big effort Dave over 300km is amazing effort well doneWink

 

Anthony Perkins


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

thats one hell of a pb, well done you bugger .

is this my punishment for last saturday, because this old bugger , can't go that far

proud

 

Izaak Perkins


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

sh@#t dave that km is just rediculous Laughing.but you did say you were going for distance so well done on the achevement big concratsSurprised.

Steve200


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Wow Dave, your the man. That is awesome, huge effort. I thought you were going for something around the 250 km mark but over 300km is amazing. Well done. I came in just before that change came through.

Izaak Perkins


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

oh just notice that he is leading the km ladder in aust !

Herby


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Awsome Dave...congratulations....man you are the MAN

dr cam


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Dave-look out for the hitman hired by the pitcrew to come after you !! Amazing distance ....

kato


VIC
Australia
5606 days ago

Well done Dave,game on I guessWink Anything close to 300 is a huge effort and is usually paid back in pain for the next few days. Put your feet up and watch the V8s going round and round your,ve earnt itSmile

Dave Morehead


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

Thanks guys, a little sore this morning.  I had the GT-11 and GT-31 with me yesterday.  The GT-11 had a few erroneous spikes, which I deleted and was happy enough that the results were right, but was concerned that the screen display read 171.1 nm (316.877), the total distance was 323.756 and the total doppler distance was 313.220 nm's.  The GT-31 display was 170.6 nm (315.951), but the unit generated 4 files of 1024 kb and another smaller file so I didn't bother trying to sort that data out.  This morning I've added up the individual distances in each file (and subtracted small spikes at the beginning where each new file was created and speeds went from 0 to around 20 knots) and also combined them all as one file using Realspeed.

Individual distances added up were 316.047 and 315.350 for Total Distance and Doppler Distance, respectively.  When the files were combined by Realspeed it showed 314.492 and 315.501 for Total Distance and Doppler Distance, respectively.  I've edited my scores to show the GT-31 data using the 5 files combined by Realspeed. The calculated Doppler reading of 315.501 matches the screen display of 315.951 pretty well.

Session shown below shows the wind was more SSW to begin with and then swung more SSE.  Due to the light wind, I needed to sail where the land funnelled in to get the strongest of the SSW'ly and then leave that spot as soon as it started to swing SSE

 

 

Sailquik


VIC
Australia
5606 days ago

Fantastic effort Dave! I guess you are having a good sleep-in today? Laughing

Steve200


QLD
Australia
5606 days ago

Nice photo. I just spoke to Dave and he said he is hardly sore at all from yesterday.

Dave Morehead


TAS
Australia
5606 days ago

A little sore, but no cramps during sailing or since.  Hands don't have blisters, but were red and pretty sore last night.  Having a really balanced rig and board combo helped, and not being over-powered for the majority of the session probably made a big difference.

Off to a work Christmas BBQ now ... a cold beer should hit the spot.

Hardie


WA
Australia
5605 days ago

Awesome team and individual effort, u guyz are REALLY starting to work out how to play this gaMECool

lao shi


WA
Australia
5605 days ago

Top effort. 11 Hrs and 315kms. I didn't think that bar would be raised. Well done. What is the average run distance approx?

Dave Morehead


TAS
Australia
5605 days ago

Most runs were around 4.0-4.5 km in length, with the ones across into the other bay around 7 km.

Jordan Murray


TAS
Australia
5605 days ago

wait to go Dave, a really fantasic effort.

Stewart McKay


TAS
Australia
5605 days ago

Top effort Dave - I was hoping to rack up a pb of 150km or so this summer and hit the front momentarily, but I guess I need to rethink that. Is that distance a world record????

Bender


WA
Australia
5605 days ago

Well done Dave,HUGE effort!!!!!!

My PB last week of 170km dosnt seem so far now.Cool

25


WA
Australia
5605 days ago

Brilliant work Dave - particularly so with 'the big gear'. The bar goes up again!

the new guy


NSW
Australia
5605 days ago

315km!!! Truly awesome! Congrats!

Dave Morehead


TAS
Australia
5605 days ago

Kato, I'd been in awe of your efforts for a while and had been waiting to get the chance to do an all day sail to see what I could get.  Not the sort of thing one wants to attempt to often, but I'm sure it won't be long before you give it another go.  It's certainly a battle with the wind, equipment and having enough daylight hours.  The wind especially can ruin an attempt at any time if it decides not to cooperate. 

kato


VIC
Australia
5604 days ago

Too true Dave,I have a few attempts at repeating a 300 attempt only to have the wind or light disapear,its what makes it fun.The unknown,so you just push as hard as you dareSmile