Far South Coast GPS (NSW, Australia) - 2017-09-18
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
matt
28.623(D)
26.906(D)
11.571(D)
18.996(D)
19.864(D)
31.525(D)
braidden
lochlan
Haylee
Average
matt (22120km):
2384 days ago

Sanctuary Point, NSW, AU Just picked up a 7.8 OD6 from Tony so had to try it, even though I probably should have rigged a 7.0, very stable when overpowered which was impressive but made for a hell of a ride on the jp78. The wind was building so i rigged the 7.0 and took out the 99carve but then during a tack? the mast broke at the join? so a nice swim until i was saved by Kato from the Pit crew and towed back, Thankyou again, i didnt know what to do and swimming had limited success( i'd probably still be there). Thanks Brendan for raising the alarm and i learned something my favourite way today, "the hard way", now i might have a chance if the unfortunate was to happen again. 

SV OD6 7.8   JP78    SV OD4 7.0  SB 99carve



Comments
Tony Polony


VIC
Australia
2384 days ago

Glad the 7.8 worked well for you mate! Sorry to hear about the mast. Did it damage the sail?

matt


NSW
Australia
2384 days ago

Cheers for the sail Tony, the mast only did minor damage to the mast sleeve i guess because i wasn't moving at the time, lucky!

kato


VIC
Australia
2384 days ago
Good to meet you Matt, happy to help. Off to Primbee tomorrow