The West Coast Speedsters (W, United States of America) - 2014-10-28
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Roo
43.62 [PB](D)
38.79(D)
4.43(D)
9.17(D)
6.76(D)
13.22(D)
Roo Jr.
Jay-Anthony
Barton
Marc
Aron
RD
Taty
Amado
Terence B
Juvannie
Nagel
Alexander
Terence C
Bimbi
Chen
Marc van B
Gediminas
David Brittain
Manouk
Chad
Physiorol
Average
Roo (15534km):
3438 days ago

ARooBar, Chinook, WA, US EVO 5.0 Mistral Speed 43 Curtis Speedfire 22

First day of speed season 2014/2015. Lots of changes and new beginnings.

Neil Pryde decided to sponsor me so some new sails to try out. Brand new EVO 5.0m never been wet, mega performance and pulls like a steam train. Course was tight on the first leg, too broad on the second and too tight on the third. Searched everywhere for the perfect angle but it wasn't one of those days. Happy to sail all three legs and check out the depth close to the sandbar.

It's been 2 years since I sailed ARooBar so was concerned it may have changed for the worse. Fortunately it's better than ever with more areas to sail at different tide levels. Wasn't sure if I could still go fast after going blind earlier this year and undergoing some corrective operations. Now I know I haven't lost it and everything was a success. Launched it a few times deep in the chop to see if I had what it takes....boy it was bumpy but a 43.84 peak wasn't too shabby. 

Looks like the wind is back and the next few weeks show lots of promise. Had the course to myself today, billy no mates!



Comments
lao shi


WA
Australia
3438 days ago

Great effort, Roo!!

Super PBs! Clearly not lost it!

Windxtasy


WA
Australia
3438 days ago

WoW! Whoo Hoo Roo!

Roo


W
United States of America
3437 days ago

Thanks Mark and Anita, were lots of Whoo Hoos on the beach when I saw the numbers on the GPS! Great to be back in the thick of it again.

denisspb


USA
United States of America
3432 days ago

Nice, congratulations on PB's Roo.

I'm pretty sure Boris already planning a visit..:) I might go with him..