FNQ Mob (QLD, Australia) - 2020-01-05
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Billy
24.644(D)
22.223(D)
16.721(D)
12.731(D)
20.801(D)
48.373(D)
Cootharabean
30.324(D)
29.219(D)
20.062(D)
19.868(D)
26.016(D)
66.959(D)
Kel
25.882(D)
24.219(D)
15.447(D)
19.023(D)
22.068(D)
54.461(D)
Benny McCarthy
26.267(D)
24.461(D)
17.037(D)
15.476(D)
22.557(D)
63.362(D)
Troppo
Herby
Rowdy
Sailpilot
dr cam
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
Trojan
Dave
Richo
Andrew
Brynoz
Ian
Snorkel962
Gustfront
Bindi
Kiera
Islandboydaz
boxy
binny
Alvadave
Pencil Neck
Average28.3026.8418.5519.4524.2965.16
Billy (10637km):
1567 days ago

Holloways Beach, QLD, AU

First sail for 2020 with B2. Very nice little afternoon in 12-15 knts from the East at the Mud Pit. Decided to give B2's busted up old 8.6 a crack today. Felt great whilst the breeze was in the 12 knot range, then it lifted and it felt like holding onto a bag of cement. All this weight and just not going anywhere....note to self, don't forget to add the extra 4cm of downhaul next time. WOOPs. 

Anyways, it was a very noice arvo ina generally quiet time of the year. We don't often get these opportunities, and they are well appreciated. Had the Cairns Post photographer on the beach snapping a few shots of the newly crowned "State Champion" - that's what I told the reporter where he asked me about how far B2 went out. Couldn't help my self, every now and again you have to talk up ya mates Wink.

Plenty of wildlife out past the churned up wash with B2 taking turns to show off to a local dolphin. 

Used: Motion, WT72 SB, 8.6 OD R4, BPR 475 - just what the doctored ordered. Fantastic FNQ afternoon.



Cootharabean (16045km):
1567 days ago
2 categories

Lake Cootharaba, QLD, AU 86 wide Falcon 136, 8.4 Warp

Nice day on the lake with the boys



Kel (36418km):
1567 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU

Light wind cruse at the island, wind about 12 to 14Kts but sunny clear skies and clean water made for a very enjoyable sail.

Isonic W72, Overdrive M2 7.8 and Drake DW 38Cool



Benny McCarthy (14614km):
1567 days ago
1 categories

Holloways Beach, QLD, AU ~ First sail for the year 2020 with me ol' mate B1! Cool 

And it ended up being a fun little light wind arvo sesh off the mud pit after much early morning debate on whether to make the trip over to GI...

Plenty of sea life present including a dolphin popping up close on one of the runs to say g'day! Smile

Noticed a news reporter with a big arse camera in deep conversation with B1 when coming back in on a run to the beach for a break...  First thoughts were aaargghh, oh no, what's he up to!  The smirkey smile was a dead giveaway, so I decided to get straight back on the water and make for a quick exit... 

I am guessing there will be some sort of report (hopefully with some truth to it) in the local rag tomorrow Laughing

Used "Big Woody" Futura 124, Severne 8.6 M2, Venom 48

"Long May our Big Jibs Draw!"

 

      



Comments
Billy


QLD
Australia
1567 days ago

First sail and PB for 2020 B2 - well done. Great effort. 

Cootharabean


QLD
Australia
1567 days ago

Well done Benny - Starting the year with a P.B  Nice workSmile

Eddy


QLD
Australia
1567 days ago
Nice one guys hope news reporting goes well. Might get a new sailors interested.
Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
1567 days ago

Thanks B1 & Paul Smile  This year's first goal perhaps... 20+@ for 2020! 

Gaz


QLD
Australia
1567 days ago

Well done B2. Nice for this time of year.

I thought about going out but went riding instead.

Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
1566 days ago

Thanks Gaz, suprisingly a bit of fun, even with B1 stirring the pot! Laughing

fangy


WA
Australia
1566 days ago

haha Good work Billy Laughing

Congrats State champ Foot in mouth B2 on the PB too.