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To be clear, I have no problem with SignalK itself as a data protocol. I'm a fan of open source. My point in my review is that you should be very careful with those "innovative" products that leverage it - especially if they pull your data into "the cloud" to provide some "service" to you. Just keep your data on your Dragonfly. Otherwise, you could very well end up cruising for the 'Man'.

Heh. That's one thing you can count on every single running of the Vendee. There will be "weather". And it's a big world out there - so there will be a lot of it. The question is, how fast will the boats be in said "weather"? They were pretty slow this time.

Get the app. Hands down the best viewing experience.

I'll stay out of the same-old-same-old on iPads, etc. - but... Be very careful with SignalK and the apps leveraging/promoting it. It ain't what it seems to be. I did a pretty extensive review of the tech. You can just google my username and "indentured cruising" and see for yourself.

So after all the new design, technology, advanced foils, hubbubb and blau-blau... Armel Le Cleac'h's record still stands. Go figure.

Talk to https://tampacatamarans.com/ I've got a crazy old bastard of a beachcat called a Spirit 17. They did a great job building a custom tramp for it - for a very affordable price. Highly recommend.

~7 more weeks, 8 events, $1M With Jimmy at the wheel of USA, things will get WAY more interesting. But Bennie and the Jets are a force. So who knows? Counting down....to 53+ knots. Heh.

Pip is truly awesome. Huge respect for her. Also very impressed with Isabelle and Clarisse. They are all staying in it.

Not banned. Just not interested in this particular forum anymore. And off skiing and having fun. Cheers.

I don't post here anymore. No need. I'm just glad to see you back and in true form. Cheers.

This is gonna be good. Can't wait to see the times.

Go the Brightsides. It's been seriously tough for years...

I'd say you were definitely undercharging for your services!

I remember that guy. Definite PA type. Pure craziness. But he did a hell of a job on that boat.

Always looking for big sailing - and Erik keeps bringing it... NBJS indeed.