Pinnaroos (WA, Australia) - 2014-03-14
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
JJ
37.5(D)
36.15(D)
11.52(D)
15.29(D)
19.16(D)
47.03(D)
Windxtasy
33.15(D)
30.92(D)
5.68(D)
4.63(D)
10.02(D)
20.38(D)
Jeff
34.94(D)
33.16(D)
12.38(D)
16.73(D)
22.5(D)
45.82(D)
Ricey
31.81(D)
29.95(D)
10.31(D)
19.82(D)
18.76(D)
24.2(D)
Birdman
26.18(D)
24.75(D)
17.54(D)
15.02(D)
21.31(D)
46.4(D)
Geoff
32.74(D)
31.61(D)
17.03(D)
19.07(D)
29.22(D)
65.78(D)
GS
25.37(D)
23.14(D)
4.75(D)
12.18(D)
17.22(D)
13.17(D)
Chris Porter
33.67(D)
32.15(D)
16.1(D)
23.7(D)
22.42(D)
30.32(D)
paddymac
32.17(D)
30.5(D)
13.75(D)
20.49(D)
23.28(D)
55.08(D)
Pointman
JC2
Jemma
scarrgo
Jonah
Windtech
Bunyip
AC1
Hooksey
Lunny
tailwind
Flatchat
Snickers
Kenny
Pacey
SRS73
AndreaMunich
Gloria
Reg
Topcat
Clue Thirst
The Shroom
fingers
Finback
Peanut
Average36.2234.6617.2922.1026.2560.43
JJ (25827km):
3668 days ago
2 categories

Safety Bay

Fun day again at SB, bonus to get 2 strong seabreezes in a week in March.

Tide was lowest today at about 2 but the wind was only about 20 knots, as the wind strengthened to 22-25 the increasing tide made the run just a little too choppy for big speeds.

A top afternoon battling with Norts and watching Anita and Jeff smashing out runs.

M91, M47, GPS 6.6, MXR 25 (cut-down) DWS 22 (cut-down)



Windxtasy (13853km):
3668 days ago

Safety Bay, WA, AU Mistral speed 73, K5.7, 23 elmo weedy

Not as windy as the Garden Island graphs would suggest. Probably 18-20 at 3 PM, picking up around 5 PM to 22-23

Safety Bay was almost deserted today. Everyone must have been at Liptons. Only JJ, Hardpole & Recycle to keep me company speedsailing, and a couple of wavesailors out. Only about 10 kites, although some of them were doggedly hogging the top of the speed run. JJ gave one lady kiter a big scare and she wasn't seen again.

The tide over the run was perfect early on but became choppy later, which was unfortunately when the wind picked up.

Just about every run today had a 2 sec of 30 + (remember when it took me nearly a whole year to get from 29.6 to 30? I never dreamed of being able to do it regularly!), except one where I spun out at the top of the run. I still managed a 29+ going sideways!

Pretty happy with my 33 (was 33.58 on the dial), that is a second best 2 sec for me and a PB for Safety Bay. I was hoping for a 34 knot PB (34 is the new 30) so being unable to get there I tried for the 5X instead. Was hoping for 31 but I guess that will have to wait for next time.

 



Jeff (13294km):
3668 days ago

Safety Bay, CA , 5.8 Koncept. Lots of fun, got a bit choppy at the end, unfortunately that was when the wind seemed to fill in. but no complaints, great day out. In hind sight perhaps should have tried the 6.6, had 35.12 on display but it must have been very peaky.



Ricey (11089km):
3668 days ago

Melville Beach, WA, AU

Koncept 5.8, Xfire 80, CL weedy 23.5

Nice runs across the bank, only hit the sand near the pelicans once!



Birdman (2707km):
3668 days ago

Pelican Point, WA, AU

Mistral Classic, NP 6.5m2 V8 T-lab 38cm

Magic after-work sail.  Sailed for 75 minutes without dropping a gybe - best effort in over 20 years.  There was an abundance of breeze for the first time ever on the Swan without those pathetic lulls - I didn't go flat-out at all through the middle of the river but wound it up a bit on the bear aways on the far sde of the river from Peli Point.  The wind was staying strong in close to the yellow markers.   I find the longer, older freestyle boards much more comfortable /forgiving in these 'slop-jumping' conditions, especially mingling with the ferries and yachts.  Probably the most enjoyable session I've had since sailing in the early 90's.



Geoff (4576km):
3668 days ago
4 categories

Peel Inlet, WA, AU

Another thoroughly enjoyable sail at Tea Bags (AKA Liptons). Nice to catch up again with the friendly crew down there and meet a few more of them.

Tried for a NM and 2s Peak as suggested by Anita for backup. Was happy with the NM but the 2s Peak didn't work out. Rigged a 5.3 sail with the intention of getting a couple of good runs on the speed board late in the aftenoon. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough grunt in the 5.3 sail for it to work. Can't win 'em all. Smile

90s Seatrend Slalom - CA SP47 (later in the afternoon) - 5.3 Tushingham Lightning - 26 Choco Weed



GS (4113km):
3668 days ago

Melville - Gusty! Futura 101, OD 6.5, Starboard 32cm.  I think out of nervousness I over downhauled the sail and the whole session was just not right.  Keep on learning!



Chris Porter (11725km):
3666 days ago
2 categories

PW. Conditions were great again, but not as windy as monday. Busted a batten first gybe which left my sail looking and feel like a bag of poo. Thought I'd do a few laps anyway. Very interesting to see what a difference the sail shape makes. Couldn't sail upwind, no power downwind.

CA SP47; Ram 6.3; Curtis/Lockwood 23.5



paddymac (10937km):
3658 days ago

Pelican Point, WA, AU

Patrik 115, 6.5m Turbo



Comments
ray gun


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Great going Anita. Great 5x and 2sec.Cool

JJ


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Huge congrats Anita - super effort today on a pretty choppy run Cool

Windxtasy


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Thanks. If I'd realised how close I was to the 31knot 5X I'd have done another run!

paddymac


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Congrats Anita!!

Jeff


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Well done Anita, you were looking fast out there today !

fangy


WA
Australia
3668 days ago
Congrats Anita, I am always impressed by anyone doing great stuff on the ocean, so kudos to you too JJ and Jeff.!
Sausage


QLD
Australia
3668 days ago

Anita,

congrats on your 5x10 PB - you've got 5 best now in the 30s - next stop 32 5x10 this weekend.

PS - thanks again for your generous offer.

Elmo


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Well done Anita CoolCoolCoolCool

Ricey


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Anita, Congratulations on your PB. You are really sailing well.

STROPPO


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Well done Anita on the pb top stuff Cool

JJ


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Geoff, congrats on the NM - you should have come over to windy SB Cool

STROPPO


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Nice one Geoff on the nauty pbCool

Windxtasy


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Nice naughty Geoff. Well done. I hope someone backed that up!

Birdman - glad you had such a good time!

Obelix


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

Congratulations Anita and Geoff. Jeff, that must be close to your PB.
Only 37 JJ ? What happened Wink

Great outing guys.

Hardie


WA
Australia
3668 days ago

WEll done AnitaCool also well done Geoff

Cheryl


WA
Australia
3667 days ago
Well done Anita! I can relate to your story about how long it took to get 30. Nice to meet you Geoff and congrats on the PB.
Windxtasy


WA
Australia
3667 days ago

Thanks everyone! Your support means a lot!

Ricey, I put it down to the tips I learnt from Guy Cribb, plus a bit of extra fitness at this end of the season.

Geoff


WA
Australia
3667 days ago

Thanks Cheryl, nice to meet you too.