Mandurah Mob (WA, Australia) - 2014-09-21
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
evets
33.88(D)
31.41(D)
9.35(D)
13.48(D)
15.49(D)
20.51(D)
fangy
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(D)
0(T)
Hardie
Decrepit
Binny
Bugs
Bender
Elmo
Firiebob
man of
Sammy the snail
Pepe47
SluGger
Bully boy fat Basil
ratz
otts
Oaf
(Mu-) fin
Shane121
WazzaYotty
Morts
Mad Max
TOBYchef
Jonski
Swindy
remery
Auz
waricle
Greggo
Frank
Rayman
Rocky
Hammer
Lombok
The Scud
Stingray
Rob
Sam
Scud
Average16.9415.714.686.747.7510.26
evets (21500km):
3476 days ago

Albany Chipanna way JP54SP RSREIII 6.2 24 MXR

Measured 16 to 21 kts and forecast to build so decided on gentle sail on the 6.2. Twas typical frontal up and down, at the end whil I was derigging it gusted some more measured 33kts with 31 sustained for a while ( then 13 kts after a short while). Suffice to say the 6.2 was sometimes to big.

Never felt in enuf control to gybe and cocked up the only 2 I really tried. Great fun either way, the speed runs were way beond comfortable with the chop. Five sailors out at one point, Shane has been sailing less than a year and did brilliantly today, hope he gets a GPS soon ços he is both hooked and a natural GPSer.

 



fangy (22667km):
3476 days ago

One year and 2600kms later the time has come to celebrate one year in GPSTC. I foremost want to say thank you to all of you in GPSTC world.
What I have got out of this goes much further and deeper than rediscovering and reigniting a passion for windsurfing I thought had passed or at least dwindled to a small flame.

For a start I can write oodles of stuff that I don’t have to worry about whether its going to result in a lawsuit or a professional complaint. I can indulge my sense of humour. Unfortunately for my team mates they have borne the brunt of it, but I can say with some degree of confidence that I have sledged someone in every state of Australia. There is a milestone to be proud of right there.

I do really like reading posts from around the country on those days where the holes in the cheese align and the stoke from those that got amongst it is absolutely palpable. I may not have been there, but I feed off their joy as if it was my own. We have all been there when the endorphins come-a-rushin’ after a session or even a gybe or speed run. I reckon for me that emotional high is contagious.

I really like the GPSTC sense of community. So this applies to all of you who have nothing better to do on a Sunday night than read this little self indulgent post. That inclusiveness is not easy for an introvert like me to easily experience, but as a result of a bit of a gamble on my part by putting it about a bit, I have reaped a harvest of connections with a community like I never have before. When I first started I was more than happy to sail by myself, partly because of my ineptitude but also because I didn’t know any different. Now, I am still happy to sail by myself, but nothing beats a session with your mates, both male and female, where you come off the water and feed off one another’ s personal highs and achievements. I am by nature a competitive spirit, but I am only competing against myself, there is no barrier for me to rejoice in another’s pb wherever it may lie on the spectrum compared to me.

I love the lack of red thumbs. Only because I reckon I would be consumed by jealousy by the fact Sausage would only have to post something and his own highly trained team of red thumbers that he has cultivated would leave me in a distant second place. Its hard to compete with that sort of dedication to a cause.

Soapbox moment - Seabreeze get rid of anonymous red thumbs!

So if everyone is feeling the love at the moment I am going to name and shame a few special people.
Windxstasy - was the first contact I had with the wider windsurfing community. She has a deep humanity, ability to connect and a gorgeous spirit. Plus, a fabulous ability with art in her chosen medium of glass. If any of you ever get the chance, have a gander at her work, it is beautiful.
Manbra mobbers - inclusiveness, espirit de corps, shared knowledge, experience and encouragement from Day 1. Day 365 nothing has changed. They have, without blinking, selflessly done things for me at various times and simply shrugged it off. The best team I have ever been a part of.
Decrepit - is the driving force behind my descent into the abyss of GPSTC. Mike and I go back 20 odd years now and he still has not managed to come up with a reason why he should not be fixing my stuff when I smash it up or making me a new fin when required. Infallibly thoughtful,considerate, generous and simply a great mate to have.
Hardie - obviously in the bigger picture, one the founders of the whole GPSTC community deserves massive kudos. However, for me on a more personal level, a thank you of any sort will probably never be enough. I owe Joe more than I can express. So as inadequate as it is, the most profound Thank You to you Joe.

So that’s my anniversary post. A special post not in the least because I managed to be sincere the whole way through and not sledge anyone. So a PB for me as well.



Comments
fangy


WA
Australia
3476 days ago
Well done Steve, good to see you getting a sail without getting hypothermia:-) nice to see you putting on your strategic recruiting hat on too!
Hardie


WA
Australia
3476 days ago

Embarassed

 

Fangy, you help make the GPSTC even more fun to belong to!!!!!!!!  Making people laugh is a gift, and priceless!!!!!!

Windxtasy


WA
Australia
3476 days ago

Wow! a year already? Congratulations! You've sailed about five times as far as I did in my first year! 

...and what a great addition to the GPSTC you have been. I am sure the Mandurah Mob posts would have jumped to the top of the ratings if hits to read your posts had been counted. Your way with words is endearing and entertaining and has included many a LOL moment which can be a little embarassing if you are reading them whilst at work. You should be writing a regular column for one of the weekend magazines. 

Thankyou for the compliments. I feel all warm and fuzzy right now. I clearly remember the first time I saw you sailing in the distance on my first exploration of Coodanup on my way to an alpha, hr and distance PB. I was out on my own, a long way from where I set off, a bit worried about whether I could make it back, and it was very comforting to see another sailor. It has been a joy to get to know you.

Decrepit


WA
Australia
3476 days ago

Nice day out Steve, better than here.

 

Fangy, happy 1st anniversary!!!!! My it's been a long year, and I've now got a new name.

evets


WA
Australia
3476 days ago

Nicely put Fangman. A great comp, the best teamSurprised but all in all it is about enjoying yourself and smiling!

Sausage


QLD
Australia
3476 days ago

Congrats on your first year anniversary Franga - wonderful piece that sums up probably what 99% of the GPSTC members feel about the challenge and windsurfing in general.  I can relate to your comment about sailing on your pat malone and then the joy of sailing with your mates.  It's not something I get to do too often but enjoy immensely the times I do sail with my team and the broader windsurfing community - and i dont even own a chair.

PS - You'll be hearing from my lawyer Wink

fangy


WA
Australia
3476 days ago
Thanks all.Bring on the second year 😀
fangy


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

Nairns end of Fangy's - Stealing Elmo's line, but check out the 'Weedy Goodness' after the weekend breezesSurprised

(Mu-) fin


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

 

 

WOWw,!!....      Fangy, seriously hart felt,...  Awesome,  awesome.  !!!    Here's to many more.    

Two Green, Thumbs Up.    (just ignore the red ; ).  Wink  Laughing

 

fangy


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

Hey Pas, Red or Green are no problem when you are red - green colour blind - they all look the same to me - i just assume they are all greenLaughing

Sausage


QLD
Australia
3475 days ago

So that’s my anniversary post. A special post not in the least because I managed to be sincere the whole way through and not sledge anyone. So a PB for me as well.

ummm...Wink


I love the lack of red thumbs. Only because I reckon I would be consumed by jealousy by the fact Sausage would only have to post something and his own highly trained team of red thumbers that he has cultivated would leave me in a distant second place. Its hard to compete with that sort of dedication to a cause.

(Mu-) fin


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

 

 Oh, right,.. I forgot about that,... only if they'r not trafic lights.!!!? ... doh!!    Tongue out

fangy


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

Sorry Snags, I cant agree. For a start, that was a compliment! Everyone is good at something and you are simply the best red thumb trainer there is -I reckon you have a Rapid Response team waiting 24/7 to red thumb anything you post. Also - you are a sausage - do not try to anthropomorphise. Tongue out

 Pas - you sound as though traffic lights are important for something, I am pretty sure is just a street art thing.

Elmo


WA
Australia
3475 days ago

Good Pic Fangyman, weed on the shore can't killya in the waterWink