The Pit Crew (VIC, Australia) - 2015-01-25
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Peter Johnston
38.25(D)
36.46(D)
12.78(D)
22.6(D)
21.76(D)
34.09(D)
kato
Sailquik
Mathew Robertson
Shelby
Seahorse
Nic R
Spotty
Mr Love
Mal Wright
Tom Chalko
Stuart Eustice
Ado
Mal Faulkner
andrew dickenson
Pip (Old codger)
Brad
Chinaman
Dazzer
Tempest
Tone
supernan
SeaSkip
Johndog
Neil Maskiell
Hajime
PMosse
Dazman
Troppo
Sunshinesailorgirl
Josh
fordy007
Phee
Adrian
Average
Peter Johnston (8869km):
3350 days ago

Sandy Point, Vic, AU

I was the only speed sailor at the Pit yesterday. Only about six other windsurfers cruising about, but not speedies. Surprisingly quiet for such a nice day. It was forecast to be due West though but actually swung to the South a bit which made the speed run viable. I only did about half a dozen speed runs though as I don't like the risk of no-one else looking out for you if things turn ugly down the bottom of the speed run. The others were just doing short runs up nearer the car park. I switched to my slalom board and had some fun hooning around and practicing gybes. The wind was about 25knots most of the time but was a bit gusty. Quite comfy on my 5.8 Koncept for most of the time.

Rescued a chap called Adrian from the East bank who on his first sail in 15 years had hit the sand bank and lost the fin off his beautiful old Strapper board. He de-rigged and I towed him back to the other bank with the spare formuline which I keep in my bouyancy vest.

Dropped by Daffy's later and he kindly helped me fix the 3 broken battens in my 6.6m Koncept which I broke last week.

ps - while filling up with petrol on the way out of Melbourne, along Warrigal Rd just before the Freeway exit, the guy behind the counter asked where I was  going windsurfing. Turns out it was John Critchley from the Board Crazy Boys who was in town for some work exchange/training! Small world... Nice to meet you John!

F2 Missile XS w KA assy 20cm and CA SL 52 w C3 Viper 30cm and KA Koncept 5.8m.



Comments
Ado


VIC
Australia
3350 days ago

Sounds like you had fun Pete. See you soon!

dr cam


QLD
Australia
3350 days ago

Love the rescue story Pete-hope you're around next time I break down !!Tongue outCoolSmile