FNQ Mob (QLD, Australia) - 2017-08-13
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
dr cam
32.044(D)
30.019(D)
17.33(D)
18.577(D)
27.179(D)
108.672(D)
Kel
38.177(D)
34.893(D)
25.865(D)
25.351(D)
31.116(D)
148.242(D)
Andrew
22.364(D)
20.943(D)
11.096(D)
0(D)
16.222(D)
38.381(D)
Eddy
31.432(D)
29.833(D)
21.352 [PB](D)
18.406(D)
26.942 [PB](D)
120.042(D)
Benny McCarthy
23.647(D)
21.183(D)
7.858(D)
0(D)
13.69(D)
34.49(D)
Troppo
Herby
Rowdy
Sailpilot
Rossco
Sausage
Hoppybob
Regs
Freddy Burke
Locky
Gaz
Peter AUS466
Al
Flying Dutchman
Luca Sansalone
Pacman
Squid Lips
Toody
Sharyn
James
Richard Reynolds: Rico
Billy
Jason
Billy Green Island
Trojan
Dave
Richo
Brynoz
Ian
Snorkel962
Gustfront
Bindi
Kiera
Islandboydaz
boxy
binny
Alvadave
Pencil Neck
Average35.1132.4623.6121.9629.15134.14
dr cam (40716km):
2419 days ago
4 categories

Clifton Beach, QLD, AU. Gear 2015 Jp slalom 93 RSR E 6 7m2 Cl Sl2 34.

 Made the decision to miss the island session today despite the great tides.(sorry team mates ) 

Meant  a nice little sleep in & eventuated in a really fun blast off my home Beach .Started at 15-18 SSE ,dropped a bit then picked up nicely after lunch to more of a SE  direction .Again found some flattsih water on double island near the southern margin & spent 3 1/2 hrs blasting around .

Sunny ,breezy,definitely uncrowded & overall a great way to spend a Sunday ...CoolSmile



Kel (36334km):
2419 days ago
5 categories

Green Island, QLD.

Amazing day at the island! On arrival we were greeted by a nice 18 to 20knts, which slowly built through the day.

Strongest winds came in right on high tide which made for some very exiting bare aways in the chop!

Sailed with Ed, Andrew, Benny, Pat, Billy and Kaylee!

Used Isonic 90, Overdrive R8 6.2 and C3 Viper 32Cool( Very favourite combo!!)

 



Andrew (2314km):
2419 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU   A Great Day on GI with my mate, Ed, Captain Morgan and Benny Mc Carthy - and a Special Appearence from my mate, Billy Craig.  Started off a pretty solid 20 knots with a fair bit of South in it.  The GI tides were just perfect for our mission - neap tides and getting higher - this meant that we could play all day on the South Speed Run.  Normally it is hard work to get up to the run and stay up - but today was easy - my first outing in my new rig, courtesy of the Severne Rep, Paul - who gifted it to me after my work on the Australian Championship a few weeks ago = lovely Severne Turbo 6.5 with a single cam was a nice step up from the Gator - another real highlight was a Severne 430 RDM 90% carbon mast - brand new off the shelf as well.  Atomiq 120 board with a new 38cm slalom fin that I got off Freddy Burke - had a good shot tuning the sail for the first time - put the standard setting for the sail and went out for a blast - too much to handle - so I went back in and added another 2cm to the mast extension - Perrrfect!! plenty of twist off the top three panels and we were off - also spent a bit of time setting up the harness lines to go with the new rig - I've been after a 430 mast for a while - to go with my 6m Gator - and now I have it - Had a couple of hours on the Field Of Dreams - cruising along - slightly overpowered hovering only centimetres above chunks of coral - The sun Was Shining and it was our slice of Paradise - everyone went in for a break and then all Hell broke loose as a Squall came through and flogged me out - Arlington Reef was reading gusts of up to 31 knots - and we all wondered where Dr Cam was - Poor Billy was stuck in Melbourne and tried to make himself happy by stirring Ed on his phone.  Kelly was seeing Whales launching out of the water - I wonder what the Poor People Were Doing.Cool



Eddy (23804km):
2419 days ago
2 categories

Green Island, QLD, AU Yer nice day at GI today,Sun was out wind was blowing..97lt Isonic trashed 6.6m North Rig.. Did a few tune up laps and Was lit up the whole session  spent some serious time playing on the drag strip..Had a few Drags with the Captian but he kicked my ass on his race gear,  i gave it my best shot and had a heap of fun....Got a little over powered after lunch,  wind was up around  30kts in the gust and i was getting a bit low on fuel..So i knocked of half an hr early ,as i had a good session and i am nursing a rooted shoulder..Andrew and Ben sailed very well and there should be a couple of PBs waiting for them Ben had some good Gopro footage but lost his GoPro..aaaahhh..Andrew road tested his new Severne sail and seems very happy with his new toy.. Met Kay lea today not sure if i have her name right..Our new Scotish friend,she seems to be a very acoplished sailor, will have to get her up to Port Douglas to sail with my good friend Simmi who is also a very good free style sailor, they will get along great...Think everyone had a good day in paradise..Cheers Ed..



Benny McCarthy (14442km):
2419 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU

Exocet 135 Severne Convert 6.7 Black Project 47.5

Awesome day of sailing filled with Highs & a couple of Lows!  One could have rigged a small bedsheet and had a blast...the wind gods definately turned it up today!

Daringly made my way over to the drag strip for the first time with the 47.5 fin and ended up spending about half the session there.  Some smelly shorts moments for sure but all in good FUN!!!  Went for a short break and decided to then sail out the back where there was a bit more depth in the water.  Thought I would have racked up a few more K's.  Had the Go Pro on the boom for most of today and I am sure there is some terrific footage on it.  The Go Pro is now currently somewhere on the bottom of the reef along with a new pair of Maui Jims due to a sudden gnarly crash & burn... Ah well, that'll learn me.  Not even going to go there with my trolley and thongs...  On a positive note, no damage done to the rig! Cool

Still really enjoyed the time on the water today sailing with some of the FNQ Mob and Kaylee from Scotland- we were missing Billy, Freddo and Ian.  I am not rubbing it in, but you guys would have had an absolute ball!

Long May Our Big Jibs Draw! 

 



Comments
Hardie


WA
Australia
2419 days ago

Great stuff KelCool

dr cam


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Great stuff Kel -smashed it ...!!!SurprisedCool

ED,Andrew,Benny -Very nice PBS-big congrats to you all -especially you ED-thats a VERY nice hr in those conditions ...!Smile

Vando


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

smoking KelCool

Martin Worling


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Well done Kel. Awesome numbers.

Andrew


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Incredible that I have finally scored not one, but two PB's = I think if that Heavy Wind handn't come along I could have added some more KM's to the day.

 

Great score, Kel - you were well and truly lit up on that tiny 6.2m sail - had a great day with you.  Next Time.

Kel


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Great Hr and Nm Ed!

And great to see Benny and Andrew pushing each other today and having a ball blasting on the reef flats!

 

STROPPO


WA
Australia
2419 days ago
Welldone on the pbs fellars good team sesh 😎😎😎😎
Andrew


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Way to go, Ed - looks like we all had a good day - Well Done, Mate.

Trojan


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

No upload yet. Arrived in town in time just before 3 for a quick blast at Holloways. 15 to 20 and choppy. Nicely powered on the 7.5 and CA70 at times. Had to bail out in time to get gill up the hill to the family by nightfall. 25.9 on the dial...nothing to help the GI crew. Might be scratching for a sail after tomorrow by the looks.

Eddy


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago
Never seen so many PBS 👍👍well done everyone. Thought l might of got 33 kts today can't find top gear at the moment not sure why.
Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago

Always know it's a good day out on the water when the PBs are racked up!  Kel & Ed- you guys are machines!!  Something to aspire to for sure Cool

 

Dezza


VIC
Australia
2419 days ago
Sounds great fun in paradise!
Billy


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago
Welcome back to FNQ Troy. If you around next weekend, hopefully we can catch up. Lads, WELL DONE. What a day over at the Island. PB's galore. Just a good solid dose of Improvement across the younger members of the team and then there was ED, the old war horse, Old Dependable. That was a top effort mate. Benny "The Lad" - 23 knts, you must have gotten into the straps this time??? Is this the beginnng of the start for you, I hope so. Good to see.
Eddy


QLD
Australia
2419 days ago
Thanks guys. That's about as good as it gets for me. 👍
cookie


TAS
Australia
2418 days ago

Great session guys, well done on th pbs. 

Ian


QLD
Australia
2418 days ago

Sounds like i missed out of a great GI session. congrats on the PB's

Freddy Burke


QLD
Australia
2418 days ago

GREAT EFFORT guys....and pb's all round.

Eddy.....great hour and distance the 5 x 10 is a bugger 29.833Yell

Andrew .....distance is improving all the time.....must be getting more comfortable.Wink

Benny....the pb KING...certainly come a long way over the past couple of sails....must be listening.Laughing

Kel.....your hour is what I aim for for my 2x10 ....surperb.Surprised

Doc.....top numbers again for the beach...bur we knew that.Tongue out

Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
2418 days ago

Noice comments team!  Billy, the feet were right next to, partly and directly on top of the straps whilst kamikaze-ing on the reef flats with plenty of wind assistance.  A little tender today with some battle bruises.  Plenty more goals to achieve.  I hope your right just like the ol' Carpenters song "We've Only Just Begun"  Haha CoolCoolCool