How did it go yesterday Jeff?
We raced at Adelaide, 3 cats, Mozzie, Arrow and Nacra5.8, lots of dinghys, counted 20 between races and there was some casulties early on. Two races, 15 to 20knots Northerly, tide opposing the wind.
I think Jeff had a problem before the race and returned to the beach on the 5.8. Paul on the Arrow and myself started with the Sharpies, 470, Fireballs etc. I hung back at the start, avoiding the scrum, tacked onto port hit the layline plus a bit because it is more fun footing and rounded 150metres in front of the first dinghy. Surfed downwind, still drawing away from the dinghys with their spinnakers up and continued doing laps. Sailed two quick races. Highlights where racing aginst high quality dinghy sailors and of course the high sustained speeds that you get on day like that <img src=
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I sailed the same 3 lap windward return course as the Div 2 dinghys. The results are very close, I think our handicap of 84 works well.
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Darryn
Mozzie
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No real problem with the boat, this time we hooked on and took off straight out to sea but took a while to get organised, once organised we really took off jumping waves that just kept getting bigger, we pulled one of the downhaul pulleys of the mast but were still able to pull it on once we took up the slack. We pulled out because I couldn't figure out how to power it down enough to not jump of one wave into the middle of the next wave and get half washed off. We should have gone in the race but didnt realise the course was more sheltered in shore and the waves that really hit us were further out than the course. Once packed up and in the bar it struck us as we watched you just how far out we had gone, I remember looking way in shore at the start boat on our way in and we wouldn't have had to race in the bigger waves. I'm learning more each time and this time I was in control and didn't come close to tipping, the video I took of us was pretty dramatic to look at and shows me how I can improve alot. See you next month.
regards Jeff
I would be curious to see that video. Could you burn me a copy? Waves can get very big off ASC and the tide made them steeper and more confused.
If I had damaged my downhaul system it would have made my Mozzie very difficult to sail. It would be even more critical on the 5.8 with a dacron sail so maybe you couldn't apply the exteme amount of downhaul needed on a day like that to depower?
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Darryn
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No worries burning a disc for you, pm me your address, I'd welcome any tips. I'm going to post in open forum a question about what program to download to edit the video so I can cut it. I've got to learn how to handle those waves as I can see the fun to be had. I think I have to pull the main on more to lift the hull more so that the next wave doesnt crash into us.
regards Jeff
Jeff
I think your boat is sold as a 5.8NA in US. Might be good to ask a question in the open forum about setting the boat up and depowering the rig. Good idea to sheet in and ride a bit higher and maybe take a step back when you see a big wave upwind saves the sudden deceleration as the bows dig into the next on landing. Of course better to avoid those waves if possible <img src=
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I cant recommend any video editing software, we use a couple of different types but there all crap, I think an apple is required to do it properly.
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Darryn
See how agreeably flat the camera makes the water. I agree it is funny talking about the 5.8 in a mozzie forum but its become the winter racing thread. When you see the video you will see I couldnt get any further back, I had my feet in the foot holders so I wouldnt leave the boat as the boat dropped over the waves, its really funny to see my crews feet both leave the deck and then when he touches again we crash through the next wave. It was over one wave through the next, I didnt notice any deceleration on landing the girl just kept ploughing through.
regards
I am bearing away down a wave and the camera boat was on the crest, doesn't look like that at all.
I doubt anyone minds talking about tuning a 5.8 here, but there are guides online and they make a good starting point
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Darryn
Hey Jeff hows the video?
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I'm going to post it when I work out how, it doesn't show me in a particulary good light but I reckon the helpfull hints will outweigh the embarassment. So far I've cut of the bits like leaving the beach and where the camera was on the wrong side etc so from 45mins its now 14 and shrinking.
I tuned it as per the Goose marine tips. I even have Scott Andersons
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regards
Okay I posted the video on Youtube and started a thread in open
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regards
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Regards,
Peter
Sorry Peter I should have said "open forum" here I'll try to post it here
Christies Beach,
Sunday 17th Aug, midday start, good tides and weather forecast.
Darryn
Mozzie
1782
Wouldn't mind but I just went to Cape Jervois and back today to pick up this stack of boats for the kids.
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Darryn
Jeff got ant dates on those long races are very keen to come down and have a crack. nice pick up.
Lacepede Bay Sailing Club hasn't finalised our dates yet. The Cape Jaffa Regatta, 3 races Saturday, 15km straight run Lauching at Cape Jaffa down to the clubhouse in Kingston on Sunday will be mid January 09. Kids can go in this race subject to weather they leave early and travel as a group with their own rescue boat not far off the beach then with approx 1km to go they race down around a bouy back to the club. Any kids not happy pull up on the beach and get picked up by groundcrew, no rocks on any beaches in this race.
The Earth movers classic 5km SW to the Butchers Gap drain, 10km NE to the Blackford drain, 5km SE back to the bar ( I mean club ) will be in mid April if enough want to have extra races on Sunday that could be organised.
I'll start a new thread for our club sailing once we have the date's, it'd be excellent if every club started a thread in open forum with their regatta's posted and update as they get newer.
I've tentatively organised that those visitors that want to, can camp on our lawn at the club with the cat mast up and have access to showers etc for a small fee to cover costs or I can organise better accomodation for those who want it.
Our club now has a Mozzie on the water so would be great if some Mozzies showed their stuff.
regards
Looking at the calender I am wondering where these races will fit in. Never enough weekends <img src=
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Can download the draft calender from this page.
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Another good site to put your regatta on.
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Any details on the new Mozzie owner?
I raced at Christies on Sunday, I was the only cat, 8 sportboats/TS's. 2 Races, 20knots. Good fun.
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Darryn
Mozzie
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The dates are fairly fixed for us as the Lobster Regatta is on the same weekend as the Cape Jaffa, Lobster fest based around eating and drinking. The Earthmovers is our last weekend of sailing. As for our new Mozzie sailing member at Lacepede sailing club, he purchased the Mozzie I temporarily owned but he's a novice and he wants to lay low for a while. As soon as he gives approval I'll get him on the register.
Unfortunately I cant make the Adelaide Sailing club September race ( not that I last long anyway) were going to take 3 or 4 cats stacked and do the family camp and sail down at Lake Bonney on that date, already got the site booked on the water so we can pull the boats up next to the tents.
regards
Is there still racing at Adelaide Sailing club this Saturday being grand final day and is there any midweek sailing next week?
regards
Racing is scheduled at the club.
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I am going down to the club for a race but I doubt we will get the numbers to justify setting a course.
I dont know of any mid week racing going on yet, usually doesn't start until day light saving.
Darryn
Thanks Darryn, I'll be in Adelaide for the school holidays so I'm planning to bring the
A
to do the next two Saturdays and probably will bob around during the week. Is there any racing at Christies in that time?
regards
Not at Christies but Milang on 4th and 5th Oct would suit the A, and there will be a few other A's to race.
Hi Jeff, just spoke to Adelaide sailing club will be racing if there are enough starters. we got one Darryn just need to find some more. Hobie 16's should be there.Will try and find out.
Thanks Darryn I'll have to see what plans the family has regarding the Milang regatta but I'll definately be at Adelaide SC this Saturday.
Is it warm enough for you to sail now Danny?
regards
I'm on my way to Adelaide and will probably get to ASC at 11am Saturday see you there
regards