Tassie Speed Seekers (TAS, Australia) - 2008-11-15
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Ray Thorne
32.994(X)
31.301(X)
12.218(X)
21.562(X)
22.09(X)
28.441(X)
Anthony Perkins
41.56(X)
38.218(X)
3.947(X)
14.648(X)
11.652(X)
24.184(X)
Izaak Perkins
34.905(X)
31.837(X)
6.316(X)
13.092(X)
10.542(X)
31.236(X)
Johno
34.237(X)
32.901(X)
2.96(X)
5.9(X)
4.6(X)
8.14(X)
Dave Morehead
40.393(X)
37.396(X)
4.193(X)
0(X)
9.93(X)
21.89(X)
Bear
35.652(X)
32.003(X)
2.2(X)
3.88(X)
2.8(X)
4.6(X)
Al Bach
Stewart McKay
James Brient
Jordan Murray
Gordo
Richard CS
Jack
Jason
Tom
Fubbs
Paul Tenteye
Geoff Broomby
Jez
Easty
Anthony Houston
Kaleb Smith
Kazza
Marlon
Russell Dowd
Jodi
Fos
Sim
Azza
Ben Wilson
Waynos
Klaas Hartmann
geared4knots
Will
Liana Perkins
Corkers
veitz
Shorty
Matt Webster
Jules
Johnny
Al
cookie
Parky
Barry
Hughie
Sampson
Breno
Fletcher
Todd Sushames
Jimmy
TGale
Dave Jack
Old Man Steve
Jock C
JimoKG
brad peters
DJ
Angus C
James Park
Kelso Pete
Chol
Latte
Parky jnr
NIGE
WickedP
mort67
VT
Tom Males
Average40.9837.819.2718.1116.8729.84
Ray Thorne (6975km):
5642 days ago

the sand bar poped its head out just in time for a quick session before the wind swung sw



Anthony Perkins (21937km):
5642 days ago
3 categories

once again we were on the road with,izaak,dave,bear and johno.on our way to henty river mouth. dave izaak and i went down friday night,bear and johno came down for today. Forecast was looking great and best we have had for Henty. Sand had moved a little bit, and was light at first but we still rigged small;as the day went on.  Hail storms came though and we crept our speeds up. I carried a 5.8 today with weight vest, It worked well, really stoked to get pbs. What an awesome place.

on north warp 5.8 (08) with f2 missile xs

 

 



Izaak Perkins (22426km):
5642 days ago

Smileyeess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.at henty river for the first time what a sic spot to sail. i love it threre on a bit more to the west direction it will be even better,im pumped and i know when i get a carbon art speed board it will BE ON !. watch out LaughingLaughing

gear fanatic falcon 79/f2 missile xs and north warp 5.0 !

this was taken just before the wind came in around 20 kts in that pic

henty river

 



Johno (4871km):
5642 days ago
1 categories

Well first trip to the Henty river mouth what a wild place Bear and I arrived later than Dave, Perks and Izaak only to find they (the 2 Drivers) had suffered a serious bout of softcockalitus and walked all their gear about 600 m up and down sandy tracks to the rig up area. Bear, driving the trusty Mitsubishi Delica drove us all the way in through knee deep soft sand up and down the dunes to 5 metres from the river. The look on the other guys faces was priceless.  Strong wind, hailstones and rain.    Must be the first time I have walked the 250 m part of an alpha and .5 of a nm      Great day with pbs again  

still on the Stb 126 S type  5.8 Koncept   Venom 34



Dave Morehead (29055km):
5642 days ago
6 categories

Fantastic day sailing at Henty with Perks, Izaak, Johno and Bear.  The sandbar is longer than last time, which is great.  Hopefully it'll keep getting longer!!  Learnt quite a bit about the spot today with the wind finally swinging more west at the ends of the session.  Actually seems like the short length of sandbar we've been sailing on in a NW'ly is probably the best bit.  A full SSW might be better, but just so rare to get with any strength.  Felt the run was still a little broad (too much N in the NW), but super smooth. 

Well done Perks on the 41.56, that is awesome (ya beat me).  And Izaak, nearly got to the 35 mark - brilliant effor today.  Bet you can't wait to get back there.

Still need more wind (or a bigger sail).  Never felt fully powered going down the run, but so flat and in control.  Got one run in after a rain squall went through and it was unbelievably flat (top 2 sec run) and just wished there'd been a little more wind.

Also found a shortcut driving back to Hobart that cut 20 min off the 4.5 hr trip (via Laughing Jack Lagoon) - about 20 minutes of dirt road, but cuts out a heap of winding bitumen.

Well done Johno for your PB, and I think Bear will have one too!!



Bear (9201km):
5642 days ago

Just under 5 hour drive up and 5 hour drive back, to sail 4.6 km.and a third of that was walking back up the run so its lucky the sailing was good! First time on perky's old missile. Once I get the hang of it I'l givem a run for their money.Well Done Perky fantastic PB.



Comments
Hardie


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Hey guys, got one of your Mob here at the moment, Smithers, I'd tried to talk him into joining and he sounded reasonably keen, talk him into it when he gets back.

And well done on your PB RayCool

Firiebob


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Hey Ray, a 22 Nm good onya and near on a 33 max, sweet Cool

WOW Anthony, two PB's, 41's sure moving mate Cool

It's one PB after another with you guys, will it ever end Undecided

But bloody hail storms, ya kidding me Surprised

Jordan Murray


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

that is moving, well worth the trip heyCool. Ray i see you made the most of it!!Laughing

Hardie


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Huge numbers guyz well done, very impressiveCool

Izaak Perkins


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

hey hardie,

his our secret agent and his over in wa to cheak u guys out yea my old man has been on to him about joining.

Steve200


QLD
Australia
5642 days ago

Hi guys, wow great pbs. Great work Perks that is an impressive 2 sec. I guess Dave doesnt have internet access. This looks like the spot, bring it on. What was the wind speed and direction....

Firiebob


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Great PB's Izaak & Jordan, well done guys Cool

But I'm still waiting for you to blow the Old Man out of the water UndecidedLaughing

Oh and what's a hail storm WinkLaughing

Anthony Perkins


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

wind was around 26-34 kts nw but maybe be stronger at times.

Choco


SA
Australia
5642 days ago

You guys have some great sailing locations down there, i think there will be some mid forties on the cards before too long.

Hardie


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Tassie might have to be one of my windsurfing holidays!!

Jordan Murray


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

more pbs for the team and still more to post. looked like a great day

lao shi


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Top effort guys. Well done on the PB's all.Laughing

Anthony Perkins


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

thanks dave ,well done on your speeds,it was my turn today, finallllllllly.

also great riding by all the guys out today.

bear, i'm on the bourbon

Dave Morehead


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

Just checked the coastal weather observations and it was NNW most of the time, with some NW.  Makes it more versatile a run really, as we get pretty regular NNW-NW winds aheadof the fronts.  We've been assuming this is too broad, but now the short section has lengthened and got a bit more angle, it's looking like it'll work quite often. 

Yeah, should've driven up that sand track - next time.  At tleast we didn't have to carry the gear back out Laughing

Vando


QLD
Australia
5642 days ago

Well done guys looks like a awesome spotSmile

Johno


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

Well done team I emailed a few pics but they failed to shrink as much as they should sorry if I clogged up your pcs

 This pic is Anthony at about 40 ktsPerks at 40 kts

Hardie


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

I'm Drooling...... Is that normalSurprised

Johno


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

In the dimensions box to constrain photos to upload what size should I put in there anyone?

Decrepit


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

around 100kb should be fine.

 

PS thanks guys, looks like you've put us in 2nd place, by knocking the MBM back 2 positions.

Johno


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

Dave leads the wayDave Anthony & Izaak

evets


WA
Australia
5642 days ago

Superb speeds folks. Huge thanks for the photos. Johno, the one above this post makes it look as though Dave can walk on waterSurprised

Sailquik


VIC
Australia
5642 days ago

Wow! Great session guys. Congrats on all the PB's. I knew those places had great potential. And the pictures are awesome. We can really see what it was like!!Laughing

Izaak Perkins


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

taken by johno this is anthony (again).....

anthony flying !

Steve200


QLD
Australia
5642 days ago

Man, I am definately going next time. I am sick of missing out, Dave let me know, work can wait.

Johno


TAS
Australia
5642 days ago

The river cuts out to sea at the bottom of the run the rest of the pic to the sth is just sand nowAmazing how it changes

Pat O'Connell


VIC
Australia
5641 days ago

Awesome PBs. Well done

dr cam


QLD
Australia
5641 days ago

Awseome stuff men !!How far is this place from Marrawah -would love to check it out when we're down !!

Johno


TAS
Australia
5641 days ago

Dr Cam I have marked a couple of places to speed sail as well as Marrawah for waves. From Devonport to Port Sorell 15 min.  Dev to Stanley 1.5 hrs.  Dev to Marrawah 2.5 hrs  Dev to Henty 2.75 hrs 4x4 req. Stanley is worth a good look you can find flat water with wind from all directions. when will you be here we should all catch up. There are other places down South you would have to ask Dave about,NW Tasmania Sailing Spots Cheers Johno

dr cam


QLD
Australia
5641 days ago

Thanks Johno-we arrive Sat 29 Nov so would be great to meet you guys.