Double Demerits (NSW, Australia) - 2009-01-11
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Karl
25.2(X)
22.8(X)
5.6(X)
10.2(X)
7.8(X)
13.7(X)
Laff77
30.632(X)
27.983(X)
17.929(X)
23.565 [PB](X)
22.504(X)
106.22 [PB](X)
Waiting4wind
31.47(X)
29.74(X)
12.83(X)
17.33(X)
22.93(X)
56(X)
Jethrow
Peter (Wineman)
Roar
Carol
AlfaMale
Sparky
Artur Kowalski
Cheeky Monkey
George
Remi Dunoyer
Nigel
Barks
Palleaon
JohnM
Dean Seal
Starboard64
Andrew
Erik
Dieter
Rico
Rodskeg
Jules
Greg Kay
Remi Roques
Average31.0528.8615.3820.4522.7281.11
Karl (3279km):
5555 days ago

Not really expecting to go sailing today so to get a sail was great. The wind was a very gusty north easter, some gusts were quite strong, perhaps to 20 knots however the wind in the lulls was very light, probably down to around 5 knots. So it was difficult to get reasonable results beside the 2 second peak. Lots of people out sailing which is great to see.

Used my Tabou Rocket 105, Neil Pryde 6.6 RX2 and old multifins 28cm Slalom Extreme. Probably should have used bigger gear but need to work on waterstarts and not get too used to the bigger board.



Laff77 (1278km):
5555 days ago
6 categories

Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. Started out on an 111ltr iSonic with a Daytona 6.6. Wind was a little gusty at the start. Worked my way up to the top of the runway for some flatter water speed runs. Today I was out to get a PB on my distance as the wind didn't seem strong enough for any really decent 10 second runs. Was also hoping to PB on my 1 hour, but as the wind was so gusty this wasn't going to happen. Really pushed myself with my gybes today which shows in my Alpha racing 500 with new PB Laughing 

After sailing non stop for nearly 2 and a half hours, the wind was picking up so went in for break and to change down to my 6.0 Daytona and 93 ltr S-Type. Had a couple of good runs, but wind started to drop off and I was totally knackered anway. Am going to sleep well tonight!



Waiting4wind (683km):
5554 days ago
6 categories

A bit of a frustrating day with light and shifty winds with plenty of confused chop. To make it more interesting my deck is worn and super slippery...great for getting on the plane and gybes.

Enough whinging...the breeze did fill in to about 20 knots with some nice gusts. I was on my NP RSS 6.7 & Exocet TB62.



Comments
Sean Dayhew


NSW
Australia
5555 days ago

congrats on the alpha, thats going to be a tough one to beat. I dont think the hypersonic will be up to the challenge...

Karl


NSW
Australia
5555 days ago
Good sailing Jonathan, you will have to give me some pointers on gybing, going faster and sailing for longer. Pity we didn't go down to the bay too, maybe next weekend.
Tim Ford


NSW
Australia
5555 days ago

Good figs Jon, you got your distance and what a wicked alpha! Sweet!

the new guy


NSW
Australia
5555 days ago

Great speeds John - cracked 30 yet again. Smokin alpha! Welcome to the 100km club!

Karl


NSW
Australia
5554 days ago
Whinging is part of windsurfing Des ;-) I'll try and get out tomorrow so hopefully we can get a few more results for January. With both Jon and yourself posting excellent results we are having our best month ever.
Waiting4wind


NSW
Australia
5554 days ago

Forecast 20-25 Tommorow and 20-30 on Wednesday, I can use my small not so slippery board Smile

I think Jon is taking the day of tommorow as well so we can all rack up some numbers. I may even polish out the scratches on my fin!!

 

Laff77


NSW
Australia
5554 days ago

Yep, day off tomorrow boys, so will be down the beach for sure! I am hungry now Tongue out

Sean Dayhew


NSW
Australia
5554 days ago

i might join you guys there, are you heading to kyeemagh?

I'll have aus132 on my sail.