Pinnaroos (WA, Australia) - 2013-11-06
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
JJ
33.2(D)
30.4(D)
10.01(D)
15.48(D)
18.33(D)
18.95(D)
Geoff
28.72(D)
27.23(D)
13.58(D)
18.55(D)
23.48(D)
30.01(D)
Grumpy
31.75(D)
29.68(D)
15.06(D)
22.34(D)
25.57(D)
41.52(D)
Pointman
25.96(D)
23.57(D)
0(D)
15.2(D)
18.41(D)
19.87(D)
lao shi
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
Jonah
31.31(D)
29.72(D)
14.55(D)
21.8(D)
24.54(D)
40.38(D)
Chris Porter
Jeff
paddymac
JC2
Windxtasy
Jemma
scarrgo
Windtech
Ricey
Bunyip
AC1
Hooksey
Lunny
tailwind
Flatchat
Snickers
Kenny
Pacey
SRS73
AndreaMunich
Gloria
Reg
Topcat
Clue Thirst
The Shroom
fingers
Finback
Peanut
Aiden
Average32.4830.0614.8122.0725.0640.95
JJ (25827km):
4033 days ago
6 categories

Melville Beach, WA, AU

Managed to snag one half-hearted gust and that was pretty much it...

Mistral 112, HSM GPS 7.3, CL 29



Geoff (4576km):
4033 days ago

Pinnaroo Point, WA, AU - 90s F2 Sputnik 275, 6.0 Ezzy Infinity

Plenty of wind but couldn't manage any better speed. Took a few scary offs but thankfully no injury or damage. Cool

I always enjoy sailing at Pinnaroo (local spot) but I'm wondering what sort of speeds it's possible to achieve in the choppy conditions.



Grumpy (8011km):
4033 days ago

First couple runs where nicely powered but there where to many yachts out to go for naughties. Tried a few alphas in the flats but the weed was everywhere.

 

Just as I was getting settled in Greg turned up and it switched off.

 

86Is then 101Is, 6.3LB, Pelican Point, WA, AU



Pointman (25522km):
4033 days ago

Pelican Point, WA, AU

Saw green arrows on the Melville chart while I was at work and I was pumped!

Bailed early and I was on the water just after 4 with my M112 + 7.6 TR9 + 40 Sting set-up pumped for some powered up runs...wasn't to be Cry

Dogged around under-powered for half an hour before calling it.

Sat around for an hour or so waiting for the freeway traffic to abate and it came back in around 6.  I was still rigged, so grabbed the Patrik 135 and had another crack.  Still underdone, but found a few puffs around 17-18K and managed a few planing runs to put the smile back on the dial Cool

Not what I was hoping for, but at least it wasn't a total skunking.



lao shi (41082km):
4033 days ago

Great little after W word session at Dutchies.

Tide was high enough to go downwind and play in the kiters area much to their annoyance!Innocent

A few reasonable lumps coming through to play on.

Forgot the gpsEmbarassed

5.3 Kaos, Rider



Jonah (2414km):
4033 days ago

Melville Beach, WA, AU

windier than forecast so rather over boarded sailed and finned!

sailed from Melville to Peli to join up with Isac for a bit of race tuning.

would have been a great first day for wednesday evening slalom

isonic 107 reflex3 7.8 canefire 42



Comments
Windxtasy


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

That's surprising JJ, it looked pretty windy to me. I wouldn't have thought you'd need the 7.3.

Speed in chop is difficult Geoff. In short, you need flat water for the best speeds. That is why I give tips on where to sail according to wind direction and tide. Sailing in chop does make you better on flat water though. 
Grumpy


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

Geoff

I sail Pinnaroo sometimes because its close and I'd have say its some of the worst chop aroung Perth for speed sailing. Its very difficult to go fast when the chop is coming from random directions like Pinnaroo. The best I've done there is a 29 I think.

I'm sure if you try some different spots you'll pick up a few PB's. The best thing about Pinnaroo is it makes everywhere else seem so easy.
Geoff


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

Ian, thanks for your responce - that sounds reasuring. Cool
Pointman


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

Not to disagree with my learned colleague Grumpy Wink, but it is possible (but not easy) to crack 30s at Pinnas.

I think this is my best sesh there so far...

http://gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor_session/show?date=2010-10-23&team=12

Having said that I don't often sail there in 25K cos it ain't all that pleasant on race kit. 
Windxtasy


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

NO GPS LAO??? Just when I was getting all excited about congratulating you on your 30 000! I thought it would be today for sure...
Geoff


WA
Australia
4033 days ago

Greg, thanks a lot for the link - sounds like you had great session and a good work out for sure. Cool It’s inspiring (for me) to see and hear what sort of speeds other team members have achieved at Pinnaroo Pt. I struggled yesterday but will keep pushing…

Fingers crossed for a skunkless day free of stinkboats. Smile