Double Demerits (NSW, Australia) - 2009-01-04
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
23.7(X)
21.3(X)
13.7(X)
15.8(X)
16.9(X)
32.7(X)
Laff77
30.743(X)
29.378(X)
16.178(X)
21.157(X)
23.501(X)
83.15(X)
Waiting4wind
35.08 [PB](X)
32.13 [PB](X)
0(X)
0(X)
0(X)
0(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
Average32.9130.7514.9418.4820.2057.93
Karl (3279km):
5562 days ago

Tabou Rocket 140, Tabou Freeride 48cm fin and then an old Multifin 38 fin that span out a lot. Neil Pryde RS6 7.2

Great couple of hours sailing on Brisbane Waters. Beautiful weather, sunny with good seabreeze. Nearest BOM station says winds were between 9 to 15 knots north easter but felt stronger. Could have used a smaller board and sail but too lazy to change. The water was quite choppy which is great fun to sail in but limits speed. Smoother water lay behind old oyster leases.

The Tabou Rocket was at its limits. It seems to have a definate top end of around 25 knots. So I'll try and use my smaller Rocket 105 when the winds justify it. However the 140 is a great cruiser.

 

 



Laff77 (1278km):
5562 days ago
6 categories

A really, really good day out on the water. Started out on my S-Type and 6.0 Daytona when the wind was in the mid 20's. Set up was perfect, and felt really comfortable and powered up. Felt relaxed on the water and was prepared to push myself today. Sailed up to the Northern Point of the runway and had some really good runs. Had one massive down wind run along the runway where I got most of my over 30knt peaks. Also nailed several gybes on the plane which was such a big buzz, as I have been really struggling to gybe those Daytonas.

Wind eventually got too much for the 6.0 so I switched to a 5.0 North Infinity wave sail. Was totally powered up and felt really comfortable. Sailed like an animal and spent most of the session on the fin pushing everything to the limit. Again nailed quite a few gybes, which has hence given me a PB in the Alpha 500.

Totally stoked that I got some more PBs today, but probably more stoked to nail some sweet gybes. It all comes down to leaning further than you want, and then some more!



Waiting4wind (683km):
5562 days ago
6 categories

Sailed at Botany Bay today, 25-30knots, gusting 35.  Gear, Exocet TB 58, NP Saber 6.2.

I post this with reservation as my downloads have been playing up. I didn't see a 35knot on the GPS saw a 33. ?, so I'll look forward to getting someone to have a look at the tracks.

Ok Jonathan, I've posted. Smile

BTW i did my first over 30 knot stack today, after I shook myself off the GPS was reading 31 knts, changed to a 5.2m after that.



Comments
the new guy


NSW
Australia
5563 days ago

Congrats on the PBs Karl! Cool

Karl


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago
Awesome sailing Jon! Puts us on the board for the month which is a bit of a change.
Laff77


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Goodstuff Karl, we are in the game at last! Well done on your results today

Karl


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Excellent sailing as well Des and good to see us all posting. Do you want to send me the .gpx file from your GPS or is the file unavailable?

 

 

Sean Dayhew


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

good speeds guys, brisbane waters looks like a nice spot to sail.

Karl, you should give the rocket 105 a go next time you want a smaller kit, its a lot easier switching a board than sail. Congrats on the pb's

Waiting4wind


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Karl, I will send you the .gpx file. Please have a look as I haave had problems with my files.

Hardie


WA
Australia
5562 days ago

Well done guyz!!!!!!  Giving the Roaches and St Goerge a run for their money!!!!!!!!

the new guy


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Jeez, PBs all round! Well done!

John, looking smooth at speed as usaul & Des - Smokin!!!

Waiting4wind


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Karl, I will send you the .gpx file. Please have a look as I haave had problems with my files.

Waiting4wind


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

I was hoping for some bigger numbers yesterday when I changed down to my 5.2m, but after going out I realised I was buggered from holding down the 6.2 in 30 knots (which did well for a $300 camless sail). The ramps were getting bigger I was getting more cautious after the earlier wipeout, so I thought time to pack it up.

However I'm just packing on the carbs right now getting ready for today's session, forecast looking strong once again.

Anyone else coming down?......oh I forgot, it's Monday, so you guys are probably working. Wink

 

Des

Laff77


NSW
Australia
5562 days ago

Will be down there with bells on Wink