col j 0 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I hope its a worth while ride to make my friday swim seem worth it. 15-20 knots from just about anywhere should do it. Haven't looked at a forecast yet. If its a screaming run for us back from gannett I hope we get sub 2 hours this time. Came close once. Not bothered in the slightest what all you roast chook racers want. Were in the chocolate and lollies type boat. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogan 8 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Can someone confirm for me, which of the two buoys of the end of Whangaparoa is the correct mark? The closer in, or the further out (they're maybe 200 yards apart). Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 359 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Can someone confirm for me, which of the two buoys of the end of Whangaparoa is the correct mark? The closer in, or the further out (they're maybe 200 yards apart). Feel free to go round both but the 1 that counts is the eastern most. Link to post Share on other sites
Boatworks 23 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Omega8 is there...few jobs left to tick off! We missed this one last year so I thought I'd better have another look at the course - thanks to Mr Roosevelt Racing for the attached course chart...(See you out there guys). ...shall we prepare the protest now for not sailing the proper course Yeah, saw that myself after re-reading the SI's last night - shall we tell them???? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Nothing like watching someone do the big right hander, hoisting then realizing everyone is still on the wind. Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 How about a bottle of Mount Gay for the boat that most accurately predicts their own finish time. Lets see ... 30 - 35 knots of wind. hmmm... if we put the kite up 4 hours if we are too scared to put the kite up 5 hours! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Zen, 8 hours flat. Huge tide and we'll do well out of it for the first 1.5 hours. Could be lumpy though. Then, once around the top mark, we will have a gain from it in the run to Gannet. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Any other predictions? Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Any other predictions? Stick me down for 10 hours. Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 rattle and rum, 7hrs 42min. Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Bring that forecast on aye tom....... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 You going to pull out again Sharpie? Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 ya pull outa 1 race (lottery) in 4 years and you own it for some time it seems!! beat in 30knts is just what we all need i think!! Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 ya pull outa 1 race (lottery) in 4 years and you own it for some time it seems!! beat in 30knts is just what we all need i think!! must be going mad im repeating myself.... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Sorry Boatworks, old course on mrrooseveltracing.com site, must get our webmaster to update. Suggest you check sailing instructions carefully for the correct course. We've still got a few jobs to tick of as well. Seems the list keeps growing. Looking forward to getting back on the water. Hopefully not gale force winds. See you on the start line. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Can someone confirm for me, which of the two buoys of the end of Whangaparoa is the correct mark? The closer in, or the further out (they're maybe 200 yards apart). The 2 buoys are very close together now as in a LOT closer. So if you are knot sure do both, they are that close. 1 day 5 hours 47 mins 20 seconds on line and 3 days 11 hours 26 mins 7 seconds on PHRF. Just got back from loading supplies and even thought about stereo use. 570 amp hours capacity should just get us home we hope. One was already downstairs. Na, just kidding, we want to be able to power up the hot tub if the weather is yucky and cold. Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 KM is that how late you're gonna be for the start or an elapsed time round the course allowing for how late you're gonna be for the start? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Holy soggy yacthie botty and knut sak! Should look at the weather forecast more often I think. Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 40 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Movable lead ballast KM? Link to post Share on other sites
johnMi 2 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 5 mins before Zen and 10 mins behind Vagabond. 1 of us will be wrong Link to post Share on other sites
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