Double Demerits (NSW, Australia) - 2018-08-20
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Andrew
26.825(D)
24.665(D)
12.828(D)
1.916(D)
20.559(D)
63.016(D)
Jethrow
Karl
Waiting4wind
Laff77
Peter (Wineman)
Roar
Carol
AlfaMale
Sparky
Artur Kowalski
Cheeky Monkey
George
Remi Dunoyer
Nigel
Barks
Palleaon
JohnM
Dean Seal
Starboard64
Erik
Dieter
Rico
Rodskeg
Jules
Greg Kay
Remi Roques
Average
Andrew (15048km):
2069 days ago

Canton Beach, NSW, AU 12-24kt SW || Exocet RS4/RS6, 6.2OD/8.4TR, 30 MUF/38 Demon

For an inconsistant SWer, things turned out well, but only after an initial struggle.... Got there and it looked pretty solid, so rigged the 6.2, only to be skunked immediately by a mega lull. Went for 8.4, but then (ofcourse!) was blown off the water within 2 minutes Frown.  Things changed quickly after that though. Straight back on the 6.2 (which I'd left rigged and on the beach) for an hour of nicely powered, then when it backed off the 8.4 served well for a bonus hour.

Played around with boom height on the 6.2 with some degree of suceess. Met and had a chat with Bruce H.

Looks like the Canmore might be doing its funny thing again with Alphas :-( Maybe it's time for a new brand of GPS device. Any suggestions? Ideally one which I can fit in a water proof pouch which then goes in the back pocket of the drink vest.



Comments
Lyds


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago
Try and get a GW52 or a good second hand GT31
Andrew Haigh


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago

Your only real approved option for GPSTC is the GW60 watch.

Many folk have had problems with the strap. Buy from a local Australian supplier so you can take it back for a refund should you have problems.

Lyds


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago
I didn’t know that Andy, so many people use the two I suggested 😩
Bostonfoil


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago

I just go by feel. If it feels fast or if I think Ive done a sweet alpha I just punch in the numbers that I would have expected to see if I had been wearing a GPS. It's an honesty system! Works for me!Money mouthTongue outLaughing

sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago

Sounds like Canton was good. I almost got there..

Jules


NSW
Australia
2069 days ago

Andrew, great distance for a cold Monday morning!