FNQ Mob (QLD, Australia) - 2011-05-13
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Firiebob
27.49(D)
25.65(D)
18.25(D)
15.51(D)
24.17(D)
43.06(D)
Squid Lips
39.65(D)
34.76(D)
4.08(D)
7.44(D)
9.57(D)
11.73(D)
Troppo
Herby
Rowdy
Sailpilot
dr cam
Rossco
Sausage
Hoppybob
Kel
Regs
Freddy Burke
Locky
Gaz
Peter AUS466
Al
Eddy
Flying Dutchman
Luca Sansalone
Pacman
Toody
Sharyn
James
Richard Reynolds: Rico
Billy
Jason
Billy Green Island
Trojan
Dave
Richo
Andrew
Brynoz
Ian
Snorkel962
Gustfront
Bindi
Kiera
Benny McCarthy
Islandboydaz
boxy
binny
Alvadave
Pencil Neck
Average33.5730.2111.1711.4816.8727.40
Firiebob (17904km):
4954 days ago
2 categories

Light northerly wind, grabed the big gear and just did some coastal cruising, sailed up to the mouth of the Barron River and did a down winder back. When I got out it picked up of course, nice sail Cool

 

111L Futura, Loft 7.8 Switchblade, 42 Venom and boardies



Squid Lips (2210km):
4953 days ago

Sandy Point, Missile S, Koncept 5.8, C3 Slingshot 21

 

Well, yesterday ended up being an expensive and eye opening day. This was my first try at real speed sailing on the Missile I got from Hardie a few months ago. Keeping it all together with a big sail on a tiny board in 30 to 40 knots takes a lot of work. I have even more respect for the guys who were going fast, they are real athletes. I won't be going back to Sandy in conditions like that until I'm fitter and have a helmet!

 

I only managed 4 runs yesterday so there was still a lot of tuning left to do to get comfortable. The combo was fast (for me) straight off though, with every run better than my old PB. I think if I didn't crash I would have gone over 40 for sure. But, I did crash...

On this run, annoyingly close to 40 Yell

 

I spun out and tried to bail by sitting down. I think the other side of my board must have tripped and I ended up tumbling over my gear, smashing my knee into the underside of my board and hit my head on something, probably the mast. This is the result

 

 

Plus a lump on my head and a sore and swollen knee. I had planned to stay down there for the weekend but called it a day and went home. Will have to get a quote on the board repair and try and decide if speed sailing is really for me. It wasn't really what I'd call "fun" yesterday. Very challenging and a big thrill though.

 



Comments
Choco


SA
Australia
4954 days ago

you're on Fire FirieWink
Firiebob


WA
Australia
4954 days ago

More like a candle big fella Wink
Firiebob


WA
Australia
4954 days ago

Come on Squidy, I got to go to bed, too cold here Undecided
obi one tobi


WA
Australia
4953 days ago

sounds just lovely Firie. Boardies I presume?
Jacques Kint


VIC
Australia
4953 days ago

Nice Pb Jarrod, huge increase, It was afull on day at the pit yesterday, the angriest I've seen it in a long time. Don't through it yet, come down on a nice 20-25 knot day and you'll love it! you'll be hooked and never look back!Cool
Gaz


QLD
Australia
4953 days ago

Great numbers Jarrod.

Like Jacques said on a 25 knot day with the right tide you will do the same numbers on that gear without much effortCool
Seahorse


VIC
Australia
4953 days ago

Definitely don't throw it in Jarrod!!  Yesterday was definitely the type of day where you consider sterilising the wetsuit afterwards.  As the others have said - get there on a 25 knot day where you can settle in and get set up and you'll never regret it!  Helmet is certainly a good idea though!!  To go out yesterday as first Sandy Pt sail is an amazing effort - cudos to you for getting out there and coming oh so close to the 40.
dr cam


QLD
Australia
4953 days ago

Wow Jarrod-awesome numbers .

A helmet/a very good wet suit & serious fitness all make things more manageable but its still a huge challenge

Well done!!

Great photos & hope you're ok !!!
Rossco


QLD
Australia
4953 days ago

Nice Friday the 13th type day eh Jarrod. Congrats on the PB's and hope you heal quickly.
Herby


QLD
Australia
4953 days ago

Congrats on the big PB Squiddy.    Pit Crew reported fullon conditions.   Cool/Innocent
Firiebob


WA
Australia
4953 days ago

Surprised Wow Squidy, bloody awesome mate, nearly the fastest on the team CoolCoolCool

I agree Jarrod it's not worth it at the expense of rooting gear, buuuuuuuuuut think about it, not a lot of sailing for a long time and then Sandy on a big day on a board with little experience. Think about the fact Sandy is Kato's stamping ground and he scores a Pb Wink Hang in there mate and as Jacques says go back on a nice 20/25 day and work up to it.

Some more experience and fitness and speed will be your oyster Smile
lao shi


WA
Australia
4953 days ago

Soo close, Squiddy! Great PBs.Cool Bummer about the crash.Surprised Hope you heal soon.

We have all had bad days and breakages. They are part of the learning experience. Give it a few days and your next outing in challenging conditions will seem like a breeze. Hang in there.
Vando


QLD
Australia
4953 days ago

Oh so close Squidy well done Wink