Lake Macquarie (NSW, Australia) - 2017-03-23
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Lyds
24.294(D)
22.26(D)
13.602(D)
13.474(D)
21.358(D)
30.591(D)
sboardcrazy
22.607(D)
21.671(D)
7.793(D)
15.744(D)
17.911(D)
32.434(D)
Tim Ford
James Farley
Greg Kiskarpati
Mick Saunders
GeoffS
Big Tom
nick0
Byron Mcilveen
Ian Wright
John Pearce
rus13b
Glenn Rumford
Steve Walsh
Andrew Haigh
adamhatfield
Hugh
Bruce Healey
Ben Turner
Murray Towndrow
Cluffy
Bear
Tibor
Nige Watts
Timbotto
Bostonfoil
Ant-man
mick13B
Woody
katelyn
Chopper
Brent Hopkins
Craig Forbes
Where's Leanne
MobZ
Croanster
dutchie1964
Ākos Molnār
dutchie1964
Kev
Brett
Average23.4521.9710.7014.6119.6331.51
Lyds (10267km):
2590 days ago
1 categories

Valentine, NSW, AU Formula 167, 9.2 R7, 62 Curtis - nice sail on my own and shoulder held together again with tape. This new combo of smaller sail and fin is really nice and its the first time in the 24 knot range for me. Unfortunately my board repair seems to be sucking in water again as the longer I sailed the lower in the water my board sat. Might just have to set fire to it Cry Can't complain was a really nice session.



sboardcrazy (24381km):
2589 days ago

5-12kts SSW Buff Pt Budgewoi Lake, NSW, AU

115 Xcross - 7.8m OD - 38 makani weedie then 19 delta

then Canton 5-10kts short patch of 15-20kts SSW

115 Xcross - 7.8m OD - 38 makani weedie

 then RS2 - 7m OD - 33 makani weedie

 Well I tried..Undecided It was the best forecast for the week.The aim for the day was to try and find some wind to plane in..

Tried Buff. It looked about 10-15kts but I stuffed around and by the time I got in it had died to under 12kts. Tried the 38 normal weedie but it picked up weed and was hitting the bottom in the flats so came in a got a delta. At least the water was flat.

 Got bored so decided to try and learn how to tack.. Not a good idea with the heavy 7.8m cammed sail that wasn't rotating properly. Need to do some homework and dry land practise and then have a go with a lighter sail. I haven't tacked for over 30 years..Undecided

It seemed to come in a little when I'd packed up and I decided to make a day of it so I wouldn't be tempted to make the long drive if it blew Friday.

Canton- Mano from Sydney went out and got going occasionally so rigged the big gear again. Got going occasionally. After 1.30 it kicked in to 15-20kts and I was pretty stuffed on the big gear so raced in and rigged the smaller..Of course I missed the best of it and it died as soon as I had it ready. Yell ( Must be Autumn) grr

 I need to learn how to uphaul the 90ltre and 7m sail so I had a few attempts. Ok in shallows where the rig touched the bottom but not so good out further. Will be easier with the non cammed NCX 7m.

 I'll have to get some help and try to fix the non rotating issue. I missed as a lot of opportunites to plane as the sail wasn't fully popped and had no power.  It seems to be the boom height cam all the time.

Wayne put in as I was leaving.

 Well it was nice to get out on the water..Smile

 



Comments
sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
2590 days ago

Sounds like you had a better session than me and I had 2 today! Hope the shoulder is ok. Great tracks!

Lyds


NSW
Australia
2589 days ago
The thing is Sue, I might not have set any records but it's so nice just sailing around Lake Mac and 24 on Formula is like 30 on Slalom gear (sort of) I just wished I had someone to sail with, everyone should retire 😀😛😛 work is bad for your health