Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It's started - why can't NZ get interested in this kind of event? http://dory-man.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/r2ak-pre-race-ruckus.html http://r2ak.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grantmc 59 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nice too how they encourage those that can't do the entire race to just do a leg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Yep. I'd get the proa out of mothballs for an event like that. I haven't been able to find any results yet but curious to see how the Paul Bieker designed proa is doing - might be the first time a proa has been allowed in a race in about 40 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The race is awesome. I'd be keen for a nz version. Not enough mutters round here though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grantmc 59 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Difficult to get such boats to cat 3 too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 So don't get cat 3..... I don't understand how they can run an organised rAce like this, but it's so awesome that they can. I think my favourite boat is Felix the cat. Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 A quick look at the results shows the Farrier Tris did well on leg one, but there are long stretches of the course where there will be no wind at all and lots of current. A fun one to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 I just checked the tracker, worth a look right now http://tracker.r2ak.com/ there must be 20 routes to choose from Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I see a few withdrawals this morning, including my favourite little cat, Felix (turn point design) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Wonder what happened - they were serious contenders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Too many teething issues on an untried boat. Seems the farrier tris are doing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Farrier have done very well so far, but I know the area and the chances of zero wind increases from here, and I don't know how well they can paddle those things. I expect to see the paddlers pick up places as the race goes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 322 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Have you seen the tides these guys have to battle, up to 10 knots, hopw they are going with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 At least half of the time anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Amusing update http://r2ak.com/daily-updates-2/june-8/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 And todays update. I see one boat was abandoned! http://r2ak.com/daily-updates-2/june-9/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This guy is tough. http://r2ak.com/daily-updates-2/june-21/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Great Read! Be cool to do that race!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have done that trip twice. Its a long way.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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