Mandurah Mob (WA, Australia) - 2018-11-26
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Hardie
35.242(D)
31.856(D)
9.693(D)
23.899(D)
0(D)
28.699(D)
Firiebob
31.125(D)
28.947(D)
13.745(D)
13.432(D)
26.711(D)
25.485(D)
Decrepit
32.433(D)
31.713(D)
16.253(D)
23.251(D)
26.85(D)
43.7(D)
fangy
36.041(D)
34.069(D)
16.358(D)
23.553(D)
32.362(D)
48.842(D)
Binny
Bugs
Bender
Elmo
man of
Sammy the snail
Pepe47
evets
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
Average35.6432.9616.3123.7329.6146.27
Hardie (35683km):
1950 days ago

Liptons, Alpha training on the Mistral Speed 55/95, TR9 6.3m Pepeweed 20/48.  This board is very technical compared to the Manta 54/74 which is a gybe machine, If i learn how to gybe this thing at speed I expect a big alphaSurprised, anyway had funCool



Firiebob (17842km):
1950 days ago

Novara Beach, WA, AU

Thought I might catch Hardz here but there was only Frank. Had a nice little zip around on Elmo's lumpy goodness and it sure was. Used a pointer for the first time in ages instead of my weedspeed, felt great. I did get lost, wasn't sure where I was or where my launch spot was for awhile Undecided

CA SL87, 34 Tribal Powermax, 6.6 Koncept and boardies.



Decrepit (54483km):
1950 days ago

Another great fangys session, tide a tad low, but wind nice and steady. Went with the 48, 6.2 and 19@55. Felt great, the new 6.2 light and effortless.



fangy (22667km):
1949 days ago

Fangyland weedy goodness with Capn Calm _post more later. Vintage Mistral Flow, FangyFin22, KaR 7.1. Coodanup, WA, AU

 

 

Just a run from the top to the bottom, the tide was too low to get a clear water run, but still good fum. Play it at 2x otherwise its a bit long plus I look as though I am sailing really well.

 

 

 

 

 

Happily, Millpond was on his way back to Albantartica so there was a good chance of a breeze turning up, the only problem was Cap'n Calm was lurking and the tide was heading somewhere else again. As it turned out, the Cap'n and I had a pretty decent breeze all to ourselves. Another 10 cm of water would have been ideal because traversing the weed patches was very slow and draggy. I am pretty happy with the numbers across the board, but I still find the Missy deceptively quick and I had to check the GPS to see whether I had indeed done more than low 30's speed-wise. It would be interesting to know if back in their day they were highly regarded for their handling.

The old Missy, FF22 and 7.1 combo seem to be pretty sweet in the 16 knots + range, albeit I think the fin is at its top end of sail size, married with my momentum muscle especially! For the first time, I decided to play around with outhaul settings going uphill. I generally don't bother and just monster the board back up to the top mark gybe and blast back down, but I suddenly realised having a rest a the bottom of the run is way more professional if you have the excuse of "adjusting kit" rather than just a being tired old fart. 

Turns out I discovered what every other adjustable outhaul sailor on the planet already knows. Having done a fair chunk of yacht racing, I knew the sail foil profile going uphill was important, but until I did it on a windsurfer, I hadn't realised how horribly draggy the fat draught actually was. So next job, how to may an adjustable system out of all the bits n pieces in my shed...

Top Ten Weedy goodness Fangy Day Laughing

 

 



Comments
Hardie


WA
Australia
1950 days ago

Well done Firie, the wind is usually stronger at Liptons, and I prefer stronger windsEmbarassed, shorter driveEmbarassed I'm farken lazyEmbarassed, I'm losing my marblesEmbarassed

Jonski


WA
Australia
1950 days ago
Fangman why so fast? Come on give up your secrets your even giving Hardie a blitzing now. Is it the Turkish slipper nose on the board? Should I look at adding one to the Patrick?
fangy


WA
Australia
1950 days ago

I really don't know John, the only thing different of late is the FF22 (runt of the litter fin) and Mike's old Kilwell single piece jousting pole. I think if you wear the Turkish Slipper booties that should do the trick.(with bells of course) Laughing Or maybe just find an old Missy Flow on the next Council Verge pick up.

sboardcrazy


NSW
Australia
1949 days ago

I was getting worried when you aimed straight for the big patches of 'drier' bergs..Surprised That board gets along!

Firiebob


WA
Australia
1949 days ago

Great speeds Franger Cool And yes that weed on the big TV gave me a few cringes mate Laughing

Good to see you're well again Mike Cool

Hardz at the moment I'm chasing deeper water, too scared to take on the shallows or weed Embarassed

Windxtasy


WA
Australia
1949 days ago

Having seen the Fangy's golf course I am surprised you managed to find such a clear run throught the weed.

Tricky Bogan


SA
Australia
1949 days ago

WoW Fangy you stick a rocket under the old GirlTongue out nice numbers

Firiebob


WA
Australia
1949 days ago

Imagine how well you'd go Fang with the latest 2019 cut outs Laughing

fangy


WA
Australia
1949 days ago

I would be pretty disappointed if I went the same that's for sure Laughing

Morts


WA
Australia
1948 days ago

 

Frown Frown Frown

 

Nice one fellas Cool

 

 

Billy


QLD
Australia
1948 days ago

Wow, Gents, the season has kicked off sensationally in Manbrahland. Even Firie's amongst it. Must have warmed up considerably Cool. Ross, I love what youve done with your lawn this year. Incredible season for the weeds Wink