FNQ Mob (QLD, Australia) - 2018-04-02
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
37.72(D)
34.578(D)
13.828(D)
25.093(D)
28.158(D)
30.748(D)
Benny McCarthy
25.497(D)
22.796(D)
7.053(D)
0(D)
13.743(D)
37.553(D)
Ian
24.871(D)
22.859(D)
4.273(D)
14.012(D)
10.217(D)
7.918(D)
Snorkel962
19.166(D)
18.026(D)
0(D)
15.134(D)
14.765(D)
20.006(D)
Troppo
Herby
Rowdy
Sailpilot
Rossco
Sausage
Hoppybob
Kel
Regs
Freddy Burke
Locky
Gaz
Peter AUS466
Al
Eddy
Flying Dutchman
Luca Sansalone
Pacman
Squid Lips
Toody
Sharyn
James
Richard Reynolds: Rico
Billy
Jason
Billy Green Island
Trojan
Dave
Richo
Andrew
Brynoz
Gustfront
Bindi
Kiera
Islandboydaz
boxy
binny
Alvadave
Pencil Neck
Average31.6128.7210.4420.1121.4634.15
dr cam (40716km):
2188 days ago
5 categories

Green Island, QLD, AU SSE-S wind 20-25 occ higher .Used Iso 80 (18) /Tribal sw 29 /E9 6.4.

A lot less wind today despite what looked to be a better forecast -apparently the cyclone has turned around ...

Nicer water state but too many holes in the wind to really do much .

Sailed with Benny McCarthy who looked to be having a ball -sorry Benny I deserted you for the 230 boat -few jobs to sort at home ...

Good fun CoolSmile



Benny McCarthy (14442km):
2188 days ago

Green Island, QLD, AU

Ok, so the deal with my better half is now complete and to perfection I must say, which entailed-  "You can go sailing again for the day as long as you cook a Turkey roast dinner tonight" Done! Laughing

Super Fun day sailing in Tropical Paradise!  Caught the early boat to make a day of it.  Took my time rigging up as the tide was quite high, the wind was strong in a predominate Southerly direction and the water was rougher than what I am used to for this beautiful spot.  Rigged the Severne Convert 6.7 with Futura 122 & BP Sabre 42.5.  Cranked the sail down and flattened it out considerably with outhaul.  Then off I went, like the Long Ranger (Hi Ho Silver Away!), heading straight upwind for the dragstrip which didn't take long at all.  Spent some time there having short runs probably because my balls were not big enough to venture out further in the rough water with the strong winds.  Call me spoilt, but it was the roughest water that I have sailed on the dragstrip!

Came in for a bit of H2O and an energy snack to meet Dr Cam who had caught the mid morning boat which ended up being a bit late.  The Doc looked to have some fire in his belly and was keen as mustard to get out on the water.  And he delivered yet another masterclass again for what would be considered a very short session by his standards.  Such a pleasure to watch the Doc gearing up on the board for the big downwinder!

Felt overpowered for most of the session.  Managed to put me knee through the bottom panel of my sail a couple of runs after Dr Cam got out on the water.  Did a few more runs with the sail "as is".  Actually, come to think of it, I think I did my best 2 sec with the rip in the bottom panel.  Pulled out the bear tape for a quick fix and did a few more short runs.

Nearly pulled off my first jibe today...  Carved in nicely, had me feet planted and gave the boom a good shove so it swiveled, then grabbed the boom with my leading hand...at this point I was thinking I've got this!...and with all the excitement, my back hand slipped and I then lost balance- Oh so Close!!

Feeling rather knackered and content...

"Long May Our Big Jibs Draw!" 

          



Ian (2269km):
2187 days ago

Lake Tinaroo, QLD, AU. Went to Tinaroo to see how high the water was and couldn’t resist a short sail. It was howling when I got there but had lightened off by the time I rigged a 6M Aerotech on to the Isonic 114 with a tribal WS33.  Well, I well overpowered in the gusts and left wallowing with no wind in between. I only managed a couple of gusts before it dropped out completely, so no records today. Water level is high with the base of both trees on the edge of the last photo I posted on the 10 March under water and less than a meter below the slipway of the dam wall. it is now 91% full.  While I was packing up Curl; turned up for a sail. I hope you got some wind after I left.

 



Snorkel962 (11716km):
2187 days ago

Waves ++ so brilliant bump and jump session ( even if slow!!)



Comments
Tricky Bogan


SA
Australia
2188 days ago

Bunta Session guys, Benny PB's are Cool keep working on those u turns it will fall into place soon

Freddy Burke


QLD
Australia
2187 days ago

congratulations on the pb Benny....great effort.

Nice work Mr. Mc LEOD

Eddy


QLD
Australia
2187 days ago
Well done guys. yer new Benny was gunna get a Pb. Good to see. 👍😃!!
Ian


QLD
Australia
2187 days ago

Congratulatiuons on the PB Ben 

dr cam


QLD
Australia
2187 days ago
Nice Pb Benny!!
Benny McCarthy


QLD
Australia
2187 days ago

Thanks for the encouragement Mobbers & Tricky! Laughing