SailBlueH2O 257 #101 Posted March 2 These winds are 9NM south west in the Gulf so ,IMO, the winds will be less in the bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #103 Posted March 2 https://www.facebook.com/tad.belknap/posts/10210865833098673?pnref=story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 6 #104 Posted March 2 7 minutes ago, carcrash said: Holy shit! is this the new Smyth design?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carcrash 74 #105 Posted March 2 Yes. Its Sizzor version 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 6 #106 Posted March 2 1 minute ago, carcrash said: Yes. Its Sizzor version 2 Bad ass... freaking surf boards for ama's. I know on Scizzors, the bottom of the ama's were flat so as to splat down on the water. They were also made of home depot pink insulation foam core board. I had a good talk with him about it in his garage one eve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #107 Posted March 2 10 minutes ago, DaveK said: Bad ass... freaking surf boards for ama's. I know on Scizzors, the bottom of the ama's were flat so as to splat down on the water. They were also made of home depot pink insulation foam core board. I had a good talk with him about it in his garage one eve. these ama's have lift strakes...don't know if the old one did...basically they shed water so the total surface of the ama is not in contact with the water at all times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin22 708 #108 Posted March 2 Hell, Smyth has probably had lift strakes added to his butt for extra lift! He would do anything for an extra little bit of speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.22 Tom 487 #109 Posted March 3 There's not much boat there, is there? Spotting a tiny, low boat with a clear sail might be a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #110 Posted March 3 SCA in effect from 10pm until 8am. IDK if the EC will start on time. http://marine.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=GMZ853&warncounty=marine&firewxzone&local_place1=3NM+SSE+Saint+Pete+Beach+Reef+FL&product1=Small+Craft+Advisory&lat=27.6273&lon=-82.8412#.Wpn-a_Q8KJJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #111 Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Uncooperative Tom said: There's not much boat there, is there? Spotting a tiny, low boat with a clear sail might be a challenge. I'm not sure it will even hold together, but Randy is a master at getting the wreckage ashore for repairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #112 Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, RKoch said: SCA in effect from 10pm until 8am. IDK if the EC will start on time. http://marine.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=GMZ853&warncounty=marine&firewxzone&local_place1=3NM+SSE+Saint+Pete+Beach+Reef+FL&product1=Small+Craft+Advisory&lat=27.6273&lon=-82.8412#.Wpn-a_Q8KJJ A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. No where near SCA wind levels now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #113 Posted March 3 I left around 1:30 this afternoon...no sign of Spawn ...did they make it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #114 Posted March 3 11 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: I left around 1:30 this afternoon...no sign of Spawn ...did they make it ? I didn't go down there today...busy. AFAIK they're there. I think Amy would have posted on FB if there was some issue. The Moko Jumbie guys posted a beach picture, had Zero the Hero's boat in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #115 Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, RKoch said: I didn't go down there today...busy. AFAIK they're there. I think Amy would have posted on FB if there was some issue. The Moko Jumbie guys posted a beach picture, had Zero the Hero's boat in it. the beach was packed with boats....not much room left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #116 Posted March 3 23 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. No where near SCA wind levels now Might be a gust or two in low 20s during the night. Don't think we'll see that sustained. Very light from north at my house ATM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #117 Posted March 3 Could be Spawn on the far right, they added a mast float. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carcrash 74 #118 Posted March 3 Start in the AM! I sure hope someone will live stream, or post to Youtube or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #119 Posted March 3 Spawn was on the beach: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.22 Tom 487 #120 Posted March 3 2 hours ago, RKoch said: I'm not sure it will even hold together, but Randy is a master at getting the wreckage ashore for repairs. The thought that we might go from photo boat to rescue boat had crossed my mind. I gave the race mom my cell and told her where we will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #121 Posted March 3 Still very light at my house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #122 Posted March 3 There is a breeze in the trees...but nothing like SCA /cold front passage ...there are official SCA issued so my guess is the those will prevail in the USCG decision making....if anyone is on the beach this morning please post Chiefs decree ...before I drive out to Anna Maria... GMZ830-031715- Tampa Bay waters- 423 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING TODAY North winds around 15 to 20 knots and around 20 knots near the mouth of the bay. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. TONIGHT North winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. SUNDAY North winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. SUNDAY NIGHT Northeast winds around 15 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots toward morning. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. MONDAY East winds around 10 knots then becoming northwest around 5 knots late in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a light chop. thing is if SCA are dropped @ 8AM....the big incoming tide will be a much greater factor then with lighter winds than slack tide @7AM with higher winds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.22 Tom 487 #123 Posted March 3 Start delayed until 8 am according to a little birdie who often knows these things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #124 Posted March 3 10 minutes ago, Uncooperative Tom said: Start delayed until 8 am according to a little birdie who often knows these things. I am looking at Ft DeSoto from the north end on Anna Maria steady 12-15 no gusts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.22 Tom 487 #126 Posted March 3 Now the rumor mill is saying 9 am start. The oak trees have decorated my boat and it's too cold to operate a hose so I'm glad for the delay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 6 #127 Posted March 3 Tom, wish you were there to do the beach walk video!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #128 Posted March 3 IDK if they started at 9. Wind at my house is 8-10, no gustier than 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #129 Posted March 3 Fred Bremen said they started at 9...I had to leave Bean Point...would have been a awesome spot to watch them go by.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #130 Posted March 3 Yes, I was just checking FB and they did get off at 9. Not seeing tracker updates yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #132 Posted March 3 22 minutes ago, DaveK said: Where on facebook??? It was a post of the Watertribe FB page. And the tracker is showing them on the water. Tracker hint: Randy Smyth (SewSew) isn't listed in the EC2018 tracker, he's listed in the UF2018 (Ultimate Florida) tracker. its difficult to follow as the boats update at different times, but it appears Spawn is in 2nd behind Randy. A couple multis and a couple Coresounds close behind. Leaders should be in Gulf now. Fast ride down coast. Entering Stump Pass at 1-2pm? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterMoon 71 #133 Posted March 3 Just left the start. Everyone got off fine at 900. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokeandoakum 7 #134 Posted March 3 I assume all competitors must check-in at the checkpoints? I.e. they can't just start and go all the way to the finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #135 Posted March 3 3 minutes ago, smokeandoakum said: I assume all competitors must check-in at the checkpoints? I.e. they can't just start and go all the way to the finish? Yes. They must sign in at each check point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #136 Posted March 3 Water tribe FB page for those interested. There's pics of start, and occasionally news updates. https://m.facebook.com/groups/440773022707818 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #137 Posted March 3 Spawns tracker finally updated. They're off Longboat Pass doing just under 13kn. A couple miles ahead are a Tornado and Hobie Tiger doing just over 14kn. I assume Randy is well out in front. The second place monohull appears to be the Coresound 20 Dawn Patrol , many miles behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #138 Posted March 3 Leaders are probably closer than I first estimated. At 1055, Randy (SewSew) was at 27.37 Lat, doing 10.7 kn. At 1045, the Toronado (Swamp Monkey) was at 27.41 Lat doing 14.35 kn. The Hobie Tiger alongside them. At 1032, Spawn (Two Beers) was at 27.43 Lat doing 12.62 kn. As near as I can roughly calculate, they're all nearly tied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #139 Posted March 3 Behind Spawn is several more multis, inc my buddies on Moko Jumbie just ahead of Arch Angel on the custom tri. 2nd monohull is Dawn Patrol (Dances With Sandy Bottom/SOS) about 6 miles behind Spawn. At 1116 they were at Lat 27.45 doing 8kn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norse Horse 232 #140 Posted March 3 Tracker linky http://www.watertribe.com/Events/ChallengeGMapper.aspx?RaceID=EC2018 EC roster http://www.watertribe.com/Events/ShowRosters.aspx Some interesting rides, a Gougeon Sailing Canoe, a Finn and a WWP15 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #141 Posted March 3 There's another tracker update in a few minutes. Right now, the order appears to be: SewSew (custom tri), Scrappy (Hobie Tiger), Spawn (custom 22' monohull), Swamp Monkey (Toronado) all in a pretty close cluster. Moko Jumbie (Prindle 19) Archangle (custom tri), Seadog Rocket (Nacra Inter 20). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #142 Posted March 3 Leaders are south of Big Pass. About 22 miles to Stump Pass where they enter the ICW to CP1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #143 Posted March 3 Tracker is a mess ATM, as some boats haven't pinged in a while. Best guess: SewSew is probably a bit south of Venice. I think Swamp Monkey may be in 2nd, they haven't pinged in 2 hrs. Spawn 3rd, Scrappy 4th. That group of 3 are probably still close together, a bit north of Venice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterMoon 71 #144 Posted March 3 Have eyes who I think is Randy Smyrh about a mile north of Stump Pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #145 Posted March 3 4 hours ago, SailBlueH2O said: Fred Bremen said they started at 9...I had to leave Bean Point...would have been a awesome spot to watch them go by.... That is a name that I had not heard in a long time. Bremen Sails made some of my first high performance wave sails for windsurfing back in the early 80s. - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #147 Posted March 3 1 minute ago, stumblingthunder said: That is a name that I had not heard in a long time. Bremen Sails made some of my first high performance wave sails for windsurfing back in the early 80s. - Stumbling Long time friend ...his brother Tommy is sailing in the Dovkie...team name Halfbaked...I've know them since the 60's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #148 Posted March 3 47 minutes ago, RKoch said: Tracker is a mess ATM, as some boats haven't pinged in a while. Best guess: SewSew is probably a bit south of Venice. I think Swamp Monkey may be in 2nd, they haven't pinged in 2 hrs. Spawn 3rd, Scrappy 4th. That group of 3 are probably still close together, a bit north of Venice. Thank you, RKoch for the close tracking of the race. I have been following at work the posts here, as well as anything else I can glean from the Interwebs. I check in and am able to catch up on where they are from your posts. Its a lot easier than either the Watertribe tracker or the RaceOwl. - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #149 Posted March 3 What is the team name for the electric boat ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #150 Posted March 3 Randy entered Stump Pass at about 225. Pic from FB. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #151 Posted March 3 34 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: What is the team name for the electric boat ? Rocking Baby. They're the only class 6 entry afaik Edit , there's a second entry called Weed Warrior 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #152 Posted March 3 12 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: Long time friend ...his brother Tommy is sailing in the Dovkie...team name Halfbaked...I've know them since the 60's Bremen was THE Optimist sail in the late 60s. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #153 Posted March 3 Mr Moon has Spawn in sight of Stump Pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #154 Posted March 3 11 minutes ago, RKoch said: Bremen was THE Optimist sail in the late 60s. I remember. - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #155 Posted March 3 6 minutes ago, RKoch said: Mr Moon has Spawn in sight of Stump Pass. Go the Spawn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #156 Posted March 3 Among class 4, Spawn leads Dawn Patrol by 12+ miles, a good 2 hours. SAist Zero the Hero sits about 11th of 18, but he may pick off a boat or two that's taking the ICW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #157 Posted March 3 Looks like raceowl has Spawn just off of Stump Pass Beach Park. - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #158 Posted March 3 RKoch, do you think they will sneak over the bar and run around the north side of the point in the swash channel to get in Stump Pass or beat up the main channel in? - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #159 Posted March 3 3 minutes ago, stumblingthunder said: RKoch, do you think they will sneak over the bar and run around the north side of the point in the swash channel to get in Stump Pass or beat up the main channel in? - Stumbling They did take the swash channel, and about wiped out. Mr Moon posted video. Scrappy entered the pass second, about 30 minutes behind Randy. Spawn was about 2 minutes behind Scrappy (Hobie Tiger F-18) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #160 Posted March 3 Looks like raceowl has Spawn at the checkpoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 114 #162 Posted March 3 I take it that Spawn has taken the monohull record to checkpoint 1 today? - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #163 Posted March 3 6 minutes ago, stumblingthunder said: I take it that Spawn has taken the monohull record to checkpoint 1 today? - Stumbling I don't think there's a record for that, except boats finishing the Ultra Marathon at CP1. They did beat their 2016 time by a couple hours. Averaged about 10 knots...I doubt any monohull has done it quicker. The Tornado is in, about 20 minutes behind Spawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterMoon 71 #164 Posted March 3 @RKoch please reach out to me on FB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #165 Posted March 3 5 minutes ago, MisterMoon said: @RKoch please reach out to me on FB. My FB messenger doesn't work, I'll hit you on your page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimejust4fun 0 #166 Posted March 3 So psyched for my fellow sailing trimaran pal Mark Zollitsch - Archangel - for getting to 1st checkpoint within an hour or so of the other double handers in class 5. Of course Randy is in a league all to himself aboard SewSew! Stay the course Mark and continued safe passage aboard Lil Osprey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #167 Posted March 3 6 minutes ago, trimejust4fun said: So psyched for my fellow sailing trimaran pal Mark Zollitsch - Archangel - for getting to 1st checkpoint within an hour or so of the other double handers in class 5. Of course Randy is in a league all to himself aboard SewSew! Stay the course Mark and continued safe passage aboard Lil Osprey! Yes, he's doing well. Right in the middle of some very light and fast beach cats. Tonight's the tough part...if he's able to keep pushing he may catch the tide window at Chocko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #168 Posted March 3 Why does Sew Sew/synergy not show up on the list of challengers or on the tracker ?....he should have ideal conditions tonight...good breeze smoother water and a HUGE moon~~~~~actually it will be great conditions for all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #169 Posted March 3 10 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: Why does Sew Sew/synergy not show up on the list of challengers or on the tracker ?....he should have ideal conditions tonight...good breeze smoother water and a HUGE moon~~~~~actually it will be great conditions for all... You have to switch tracker event to "UF2018". He's doing the Ultimate Florida Challenge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimejust4fun 0 #170 Posted March 3 Does anyone know if SewSew actually portaged/slipped under the Boca Grande Causeway? His Race owl track looks like he is taking the shortest distance ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimejust4fun 0 #171 Posted March 3 19 minutes ago, RKoch said: Yes, he's doing well. Right in the middle of some very light and fast beach cats. Tonight's the tough part...if he's able to keep pushing he may catch the tide window at Chocko. Yea, whole different ball game going solo eh? Seems as if he was regrouping a bit at the checkpoint as it doesn't look as if he has move on yet! I see he is back under way! Appreciate all of your local knowledge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #172 Posted March 3 1 minute ago, trimejust4fun said: Yea, whole different ball game going solo eh? Seems as if he was regrouping a bit at the checkpoint as it doesn't look as if he has move on yet! Appreciate all of your local knowledge It looks like several are taking/took a long rest or minor repairs. Solo is tough, double-handed is much better but still not easy. If Archangel makes it to Key Largo that's quite a feat. Crossing Florida Bay is usually slow and frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin22 708 #173 Posted March 3 Sew Sew back up to 14 knots now off of Pine Is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #174 Posted March 3 OMG...Randy is hauling azz...Pine Island Sound is smooth today and once out of the pass and back into the Gulf he'll fly down the beach in smooth water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #175 Posted March 3 The bad news for Randy is that low tide at Choko is 1042 tonight, about the time he arrives. He'll be against the tide the whole way in. Spawn and the boats near them should have incoming tide all the way, and be at CP2 before high tide at 346 am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #176 Posted March 3 21 minutes ago, RKoch said: The bad news for Randy is that low tide at Choko is 1042 tonight, about the time he arrives. He'll be against the tide the whole way in. Spawn and the boats near them should have incoming tide all the way, and be at CP2 before high tide at 346 am. how long is that Choko leg each way?....so Randy could have a foul tide in and out ?..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimejust4fun 0 #177 Posted March 3 4 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: how long is that Choko leg each way?....so Randy could have a foul tide in and out ?..... Is that to say that as the tide ebbs the water is flowing in a SE to NW direction up the coast and as it floods it is flowing the opposite. Can't really fathom navigating the Everglades! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 6 #178 Posted March 3 45 minutes ago, RKoch said: It looks like several are taking/took a long rest or minor repairs. Solo is tough, double-handed is much better but still not easy. If Archangel makes it to Key Largo that's quite a feat. Crossing Florida Bay is usually slow and frustrating. Archangel (Mark) has no desire to cross Florida Bay. I've read so many interesting stories about that crossing and have talked at length to Smyth about how he does it... at night. But Mark told me he wanted to play it safe unless there was good west wind. The "bomb" storm on the east coast is sliding south so he will for sure go outside. I guess it's the safer route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBlueH2O 257 #179 Posted March 3 5 minutes ago, DaveK said: Archangel (Mark) has no desire to cross Florida Bay. I've read so many interesting stories about that crossing and have talked at length to Smyth about how he does it... at night. But Mark told me he wanted to play it safe unless there was good west wind. The "bomb" storm on the east coast is sliding south so he will for sure go outside. I guess it's the safer route. Nor'easters typically spin off rapidly into the north Atlantic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #180 Posted March 3 17 minutes ago, SailBlueH2O said: how long is that Choko leg each way?....so Randy could have a foul tide in and out ?..... It depends whether you enter Choko Bay at the north end or at Indian Key Pass. It's about 6 miles in, about 3 out Rabbitt Key Pass which is very shallow with oyster bars. Yea, Randy might catch it at the worst window. Spawn went out Gasparilla Pass and is booking it south of Boca Grande Pass at 11.16 kn. Seadog Rocket (Nacra 9.5 kn) and Scrappy (Hobie Tiger 10.5 kn) are in vicinity. Sambasailor (Coresound 17) caught Dawn Patrol (Coresound 20) and they're going in Stump Pass to CP1 now. I think they are 2nd and 3rd class 4 boats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #181 Posted March 3 13 minutes ago, trimejust4fun said: Is that to say that as the tide ebbs the water is flowing in a SE to NW direction up the coast and as it floods it is flowing the opposite. Can't really fathom navigating the Everglades! Ebb tide flows out the Thousand islands, generally SW direction. Flood the opposite. Down in Fla Bay the tide flows on and off the flats, direction varies. Wind has a big influence, a strong easterly just blows the water out towards the west no matter the tide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #182 Posted March 4 Randy is off the south tip of Pine Island, about to reenter Gulf, doing 13+. Spawn in 2nd, in Gulf abeam of Sanibel doing 12+. Moko Jumbie moved into 3rd, just ahead of Archangel, with Swamp Monkee tailing. They're all in the Gulf, doing about 9.5. Seadog Rocket is heading down Pine Is Sound, doing 8 kn. Scrappy appears to have stopped back at Boca Grande Pass, tracker issue, maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin22 708 #183 Posted March 4 Smyth, AKA Sew-Sew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #184 Posted March 4 Andyman was the first finisher in the UltraMarathon which finishes at CP1. He was solo in a Sea Pearl 21. Averaged 6+ knots! From same YC as Spawn and Moko Jumbie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.22 Tom 487 #185 Posted March 4 5 hours ago, RKoch said: They did take the swash channel, and about wiped out. Mr Moon posted video. Scrappy entered the pass second, about 30 minutes behind Randy. Spawn was about 2 minutes behind Scrappy (Hobie Tiger F-18) That was a wild jibe on a wave! The swash channel was blue-green and distinct when we went out it at around noon. It had clouded up some when we went out it to meet Sew Sew. It was downright scary when we went out it to meet the Hobie Tiger and Spawn. Completely clouded up so you couldn't tell where it was shallow until a wave broke. We took a couple over the bow and one over the stern out there. Steep and nasty! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #186 Posted March 4 Tried to juggle the UF tracker and EC tracker, and the different ping times. As near as I can tell Spawn and Randy are about the same latitude, with Spawn about 12 miles further offshore. Rough guess, Spawn is about 3-4 miles behind. It's going to be a horse race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #187 Posted March 4 Hmmm...might be an issue. Randy's last 2 pings 10 min apart both showed less than 1kn speed. Distance barely changed. I don't think it's a tracker glitch. Possible boat problem? Worth keeping an eye on. Spawn is still trucking offshore at 10 knots. If last pings are correct, they are even with Randy. Moko Jumbie is leading the trailing pack, but Seadog Rocket may come out of Pine Is Sound in good shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #188 Posted March 4 Damn tracker hasn't updated Randy or Spawn in over an hour. Grrrr.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~HHN92~ 79 #189 Posted March 4 From the last track it looks like Spawn is leading with Moko Jumbie not too far behind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #190 Posted March 4 24 minutes ago, ~HHN92~ said: From the last track it looks like Spawn is leading with Moko Jumbie not too far behind? Neither Randy or Spawn has been pinged by tracker in over 2 hours. IDK what's up. Randy doesn't appear on EC tracker b/c he's in UF tracker. The rest of the boats are tracking, Moko J is in 3rd....Swamp Monkee gaining. I'm guessing Spawn is south of Naples with Randy a bit ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #191 Posted March 4 And now that I posted that, Spawn finally pinged. They're off Naples, about 8.4 miles ahead of Moko. Spawn-4.5 kn, Moko 7.1 kn. breeze may be getting patchy. Randy still hasn't pinged since 8:25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #192 Posted March 4 No ping from Randy in 3 hours. IDK where he is. Swamp Monkee is hauling ass,11kn, and has overhauled Moko J for 3rd. They look to be 4 or 5 miles behind Spawn, I can't get a handle on Spawn's speed. I think the sailors may miss the tide window at Choko...gonna be ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #193 Posted March 4 As of about 11:15, Randy is somewhere out front. Vicinity of Marcos Is as a wild guess. Spawn is 2nd, doing 8.4, about 5 miles ahead of Swamp Monkee doing 12.5. Mojo J is a couple miles behind SM, doing about 8. Archangel is 5th and starting to lag behind, doing 6.5. No one else is close. DWSB/SOS in the Coresound 20 are picking off boats that stopped, they're still in Pine Is Sound though. About 45 boats have cleared through CP1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKoch 995 #194 Posted March 4 Sounds like Randy is out. Word just went out on FB looking for somebody to pick him up at the Ft Myers CG station. Swamp Monkee got by Spawn to be new leader, IDK why Spawn is off the pace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
