Cluffy (4190km):
3574 days ago 1 categories  Marmong Point, NSW, AU
Exocet Formula Severne R4 10.7 Drake R19
Today was supposed to be a light session on the formula gear but it ended up being a very thorough workout. I was staggering through my tacks by the time I chucked it in. I was so stuffed I could barely get my wettie off. The wind was up and down but as it turned out it was down when I was on the shore talking and up when I went out. I was powered up to overpowered for most of those 34 k's. 23 knots is slow considering how powered up I was which reinforces my belief that the R19 is a bit slower downwind. I don't mind dropping a knot or 2 offwind as the R19 is so powerful upwind. I love the way it holds it's height in the lulls.
During one downwinder I got a gust that was too much for me so I rounded up a bit and feathered the rig. I was dissapointed in that and told myself next time I would hold on to it. As the next big gust came along I told myself keep it locked down and pull away as the gust hits. Well I pulled away okay but I sheeted out a bit. This had the effect of dumping a shit load of pressure into the rig! I managed to hang on but for a second there I thought it was going to trebuchet my ass over warners bay and into hillborough lol. Bloody good fun going downwind in those rolling waves and just what I needed to work off the frustration of another cold front dud.
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Bruce Healey (24088km):
3573 days ago 1 categories Canton Beach, NSW, AU
CASL62, 7.6, MUF28. A bit chilly, just me & Pete, the others too smart. Still, was good to get a bit of rough water after being spoiled at Peelie for so long.
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