FNQ Mob (QLD, Australia) - 2018-12-08
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Trojan
26.932(D)
23.726(D)
7.652(D)
18.397(D)
15.183(D)
15.706(D)
Kel
41.822(D)
38.793(D)
9.585(D)
20.928(D)
21.212(D)
33.261(D)
dr cam
29.712(D)
27.874(D)
12.247(D)
17.036(D)
22.81(D)
40.68(D)
Billy
35.217 [PB](D)
32.044 [PB](D)
4.958(D)
0(D)
13.96(D)
20.565(D)
Benny McCarthy
32.993(D)
30.47(D)
5.002(D)
0(D)
16.232(D)
24.734(D)
Troppo
31.065(D)
29.368(D)
12.289(D)
17.761(D)
28.406(D)
26.632(D)
Snorkel962
22.17(D)
20.412(D)
8.097(D)
15.455(D)
15.705(D)
18.158(D)
Herby
Rowdy
Sailpilot
Rossco
Sausage
Hoppybob
Regs
Freddy Burke
Locky
Gaz
Peter AUS466
Al
Eddy
Flying Dutchman
Luca Sansalone
Pacman
Squid Lips
Toody
Sharyn
James
Richard Reynolds: Rico
Jason
Billy Green Island
Dave
Richo
Andrew
Brynoz
Ian
Gustfront
Bindi
Kiera
Islandboydaz
boxy
binny
Alvadave
Pencil Neck
Average38.5235.4212.2719.6625.6136.97
Trojan (8019km):
1938 days ago

Mackay, QLD, AU

Tough day at the office. Winds between 18 and 35 knots, rain squalls and big tide made it as gnarly as it gets. Rigged 84L Naish Supercross, 5.3 Koyote and ranged from struggling to plane to full blown survival. Plenty of ramps, about shoulder height so good fun jumping, but very physical with the constant gusts. Everything went to jelly by the end and I called it while still in one piece.

Would have been some big speeds with the right gear and more easterly. Couldn't get the power down today.



Kel (36334km):
1938 days ago
3 categories

Green Island, QLD, AU

Fun speed session at the island with Bill, Ben and Ed. Had a 40 on the first run in the choppy stuff using the 80 so had big hopes for a PB today,

but as usual when the water state gets better the wind drops the extra 5knts you needYell 

Still awsome to get a windy session in December!

Used 2016 Isonic 80, 2013 Isonic SS49 and R8 Overdrive 6.2Cool



dr cam (40716km):
1938 days ago
3 categories

Leighton Beach, WA, AU  SW Seabreeze at 15-18 knots.

Gorgeous day in Perth .

Sailed with Bennie who's a week away from his wedding ...!! Great to catch up ...

Used RRD Xfire 90 -new deck pad helps ... Evo 10 7m2 & Tribal SW 29 . (bit underdone )

The water over here is so clear & so blue .

 

Great Day SmileCool



Billy (10637km):
1938 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU

Dinner is on the table lads...report on its way - Super Cranking Day at the Island

Insane is the best description one could apply when the boat arrived ay 0930. Three attempts to tie up and disgorge dozens of sea sick passengers. The crush for the ramp was a bit of an eye opener. It was honking, sea state was horrilble and our first thoughts were definatly of survival. Great to have the company of Ed, Simmi and B2. Indicators online were suggesting that it was a solid 35 kts with gusts upto 40...which by the way, was the size of our eyballs heading down the speed strip in the arvo. 

Any ways, out we go, its either just have a red hot crack or die wondering. It was horrendous. Ed blew out his 5.4 after looking quite at ease there for a while, Simmi struggled on her 4.7 and B2 and I just manged a few runs in on a very high tide, rested, then tried again. The Capt turned up for the afternoon shift and after being regailed with the morning goings on, laughedit all off as a non event and preceded to wollop a 40kt run on his first pass !!!!!

B2 and I decided that we wasnt going to let him get away with those shenanigans and hit run after run, ever increasing our 2 Sec and 5x10. B2 smashed his previous 2 Sec which was pretty awesome and im confident he has it all on the gopro. It help heaps that he changed out his 42cm fim for something a little bit more appropriate and pushed out run after run until the old body just said "enough is enough". 

Tried hard for a solid NM today as well, but due to the wind direction, we wernt able to get high enough and it was still rough as guts out wide. Was a shame that Ed and Simmi headed home on the early bus as the water state really dropped remarkably when the tide fell way and all 3 of the remaining mobsters got in some sintilating runs - thanks heaps for the advice Kel and feed back. 

It was a day to remember and well worth the effort: Used: iS90, 31WS, 6.2 M1 OD

 



Benny McCarthy (14442km):
1938 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU

Super fun session today with Capt'n Kel, Ed, B1 & Simmi.  Was all about the 2sec & 5X10 today- Holy crap!  It was howling!!  Windiest conditions I've sailed in (or attempted to) at GI.  Probably not the best day to introduce Simmi to this magical spot considering she's less than a light flyweight!  Didn't think we were even going to get a sail in as the ferry had big troubles docking (snapping mooring ropes, etc).  Was oh so close to turning around and heading back to Cairns but after the fourth attempt, we eventually docked...  Even the seagulls were being blown off the jetty!

Spent a bit of time in the water today peeing & waiting for the wind to ease...  Not very often we wish for less breeze...  It was full on survival mode at times- seriously had to put my eyes back into their sockets on numerous occasions!

Poor Ed the Fox had to call it a day early as one of his sails panels blew out.  Bummer! Yell   

Capt'n Kel cleverly rocked up on a later boat as the tide was easing, just as B1 and I were contemplating giving it a miss, and put out the order that we were to stop being pansies & get back out on the water.  So we did, and very happy that we did in hindsight! Smile Spent the rest of the time playing on the speed strip...  Geeeed B1 up by announcing I had a 33.5 on the dial- then the bugger put his game face on and went out a cracked a 35+!  Congratulations mate!!! Cool Capt'n Kel blew us both out of the water with some serious speed runs!  Big Kudos, super cool! Cool

First sail on Dr Cam's ol' hand, hand me down board- Exocet 106 I think...  Had a few issues with the new footstraps trying to jam the clodhoppers with booties in them.  Still felt like the rig had a lot more to give with some more skill and bravado...  Just wished there was a prize for doing 27+ knots with your ass sitting on the back of the board! Laughing

As Ed says, "we all live to fright another day"...  I'm suprised there wasn't more gear broken!  

There is some go pro footage which I'll have a look at.  Definately a day to remember!

Used Exocet 106 (I think) Severne OD 6.2 BP Sabre 42.5 then B1's Tribal 36

"Long May our Big Jibs Draw!"   



Troppo (6331km):
1938 days ago

Quick session at Leighton with Cam to see if I could remember how to on the slalom gear. Lacking strength and power still from shoulder surgery but felt good to get out there again on the straight line equipment. Its been about 10 months. 7.0 simmer scr, 105 simmer 3xs and 36 vector volt. felt pretty good.

Trying to rig up was the slowest part!!

 

Found my gps Kelly :-)



Snorkel962 (11716km):
1915 days ago

Nelly Bay, QLD, AU



Comments
Trojan


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Big day Billy..... Time on water paying off. Will be up that way for Chirstmas, so get ready for a week of the doldrums.

Martin Worling


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Awesome. Well done.

dr cam


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Sensational numbers guys-great speeds Kel & Billy-fantastic PBs-big jump -well done ...!!!CoolSmile

Benny ...!!!-Great work ...

Steve200


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Well done Kel and nice PBs guysCool

binny


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Good work wish I was there ! Cry

 

Was considering going today but the tide is up until the wind swings the opposite direction

Ian


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Billy and Benny, congratulations on the PB's !!  sensational numbers!! Laughing     looking forward the goPro footage

Ed,  sorry to hear another sail hits the bin.

Eddy


QLD
Australia
1937 days ago

Good team effort yesterday from the boys..As soon as out team leader Kel turned up he had a searious chat to Billy and Benny and told them to harden up and get dialed in for a tough session...looks like it paid off and the boys came home with some well earn't PB's great effort for a very tough day on the water..Kel was flying as usual and should be happy with his crew...

Freddy Burke


QLD
Australia
1938 days ago

Billy and Benny or Benny and Billy........just a great effort=great result. Very proud of you both in those conditions....

and getting pb's as well.....icing on the cake.Tongue out

Glad to read you used your Exocet Benny....did well toooo!!

Mr. Edd....what can I say....certainly feel for you after the effort you put in to get there.Yell

Maybe a couple of your quotes may cheer you up....maybe not!!  Look after your self.

Kel....great numbers as always.

Firiebob


WA
Australia
1938 days ago

Big congrats to the B Pair, big numbers jump on a big day Tongue out

Just another GI day Kel, hope you had fun WinkLaughing

Cam that water is magic hey, did you n Benno hang around for the sunset Wink Good to see you back on the saddle Benno Cool

fangy


WA
Australia
1937 days ago

Strewth them's some sweet PB's fella.  Massive congrats Billy and Benny! Laughing

Alvadave


QLD
Australia
1937 days ago

Well done on the PB's guys.

Kel


QLD
Australia
1937 days ago

Well done yesterday Bill and Ben! It was great to see you both ripping down the choppy speed run! 

Sorry your day had to end early Ed, I am sure you would have really enjoyed the arvo session as well.

Troppo! Your GPS still works! As capt'n, i think you and Cam can handle the Hr and distance this month, and have fun at the wedding, Congrats!

 

Billy


QLD
Australia
1937 days ago

Cant wait to see B2's footage on the gopro. Hopefully he puts some time into editing, most of the stuff I took was of Kel Tongue out

Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
1936 days ago

Many thanks for the kind comments y'all...  It was brutally exciting vice versa!...

YouTube vid link below-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGQU5hcGAms&feature=youtu.be