mad 3,702 #201 Posted June 28, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 10:42 PM, Gorn FRANTIC!! said: Is that some kind of weird sexual fetish? Sounds like my marriage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E Goat 268 #202 Posted July 21, 2018 Anyone know who this is at Sydney City Marine ? Very agricultural looking rig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcatraz5768 413 #203 Posted July 21, 2018 Weird seeing a raceboat without a black mast. Don't they know??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E Goat 268 #204 Posted July 21, 2018 It had diamonds above the hounds !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcatraz5768 413 #205 Posted July 21, 2018 Like the ones they call jumpers? Looks like it's been extended by the location of the backstays. Is it bols or something weird like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcatraz5768 413 #206 Posted July 21, 2018 Ragamuffin 90 aka genuine risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swanno 120 #207 Posted July 21, 2018 12 hours ago, Alcatraz5768 said: Ragamuffin 90 aka genuine risk. How did that sneak in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcatraz5768 413 #208 Posted July 21, 2018 Under the cover of darkness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monosailor 18 #209 Posted July 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Swanno said: How did that sneak in Has been is Sydney for around 18 months but on a mooring off Balmain. The TP52 is now parked up for sale in Mosman Bay, perhaps joining the big boys in a (slow) 90fter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void 7 #210 Posted July 24, 2018 While we're on the topic, what's the best way for a foreigner to start looking for a ride for the SH? I'm all the way up in Canada and want an excuse to miss the family christmas dinner. Kinda tough to find people looking for crew online, crew banks are useless. 20 year old dude, I've got some offshore experience on tp52's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatbag 51 #211 Posted July 25, 2018 Rush down to Sydney ASAP and impregnate an owners daughter. Choose your boat wisely and you could set yourself up for life. Others have done so before you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Cloud 302 #212 Posted July 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Ockaroo said: Pretty tricky I'd suggest, unless you have a contact on a boat, most boats would want you to be training with them for most of the year doing shorter races. You would also probably want to be training on a boat to get to know the other crew and boat. But there is also the pay your way rides which can be fairly pricey, I've seen one advertised for $8990 AUD to do some training and then the S2H race. Monster project VO70 might fit that bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #213 Posted July 26, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 5:09 PM, monosailor said: Has been is Sydney for around 18 months but on a mooring off Balmain. The TP52 is now parked up for sale in Mosman Bay, perhaps joining the big boys in a (slow) 90fter Was on the market for 900k so 450k & it's yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couta 471 #214 Posted July 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bill E Goat said: Looking slow 1 day 12 hours for WOXI, 1day 12 hours for a TP52 & 2 days 5 hours for a Sydney 38 Thread check? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorn FRANTIC!! 403 #215 Posted August 9, 2018 I wonder if Nicholson coming onboard is the beginning of the end for Witt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 443 #216 Posted August 10, 2018 If they got rid of him it'd be the definition of being Wittless 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,901 #217 Posted August 10, 2018 19 hours ago, Gorn FRANTIC!! said: I wonder if Nicholson coming onboard is the beginning of the end for Witt. Has he got a navigator yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #218 Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 7:18 AM, Gorn FRANTIC!! said: I wonder if Nicholson coming onboard is the beginning of the end for Witt. Might have to wait a few years before Nicho stops doing what he is doing and becomes a one boat BN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Last Post 91 #219 Posted August 11, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 7:25 PM, SCANAS said: Was on the market for 900k so 450k & it's yours! Selling his boats on the same basis as he pays his bills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiggie 1 #220 Posted August 12, 2018 hope she makes a dollar out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couta 471 #221 Posted August 12, 2018 I feel sick....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 522 #222 Posted August 12, 2018 That is truly BAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,702 #223 Posted August 12, 2018 20 seconds was more than enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livia 649 #224 Posted August 12, 2018 Great satire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 178 #225 Posted August 13, 2018 somewhere a village is missing its idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #226 Posted August 13, 2018 We should feel blessed. She only has 5 videos in 9yrs to her YouTube channel. Here's some more: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #227 Posted August 13, 2018 Will be good to see Scallywag back for the Hobart. That makes it 5 x 100's if she is in.? After doing the Volvo can Witt put a more competitive campaign together this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #228 Posted August 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, terrafirma said: Will be good to see Scallywag back for the Hobart. That makes it 5 x 100's if she is in.? After doing the Volvo can Witt put a more competitive campaign together this time? Should think so. What work did they do to it this time? Will be very interesting to see who the navigator is & if he listens to them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #229 Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 3:38 PM, SCANAS said: Will be very interesting to see who the navigator is & if he listens to them! Will be interesting to see if anyone of any note is willing to put up with him, though I suspect post Volvo he might have changed his tune a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #230 Posted August 14, 2018 Cocko's annual/bi annual on what's happening in the land down under. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,901 #231 Posted August 15, 2018 Chris Nicholson joins the Doyle Sails Business and World-Class Team Chris Nicholson is buying into Doyle Sails Lake MacQuarie in NSW Australia. He will be working in partnership with Peter McNeill who has been a sailmaker for 40 years having set up his own business in 1992 and who has been part of Doyle Sails Group since 2007. Peter is an experienced sailmaker and also a world class sailor winning multiple events including the 2004 Etchells World Championships. Chris joins an already extensive list of Doyle Sails world class sailors and designers with leading sail and boat design and development experience servicing the racing and performance Superyacht and Grand Prix racing circuits. Although Chris will be based out of the Australian loft network, he will be working with Doyle clients globally. “I have seen the Doyle brand grow and develop over the last few years and witnessed the products in action on many boats that I have raced on. The Superyacht and Grand Prix racing scene is growing and its great to be part of a brand that is central to this scene and already working with some of the most exciting projects. I’m looking forward to getting involved and using my experience and contacts to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Doyle brand and to the specific growth of the business in Australia. It’s exciting and challenging for me to be working with some of the best people in the industry. We are going to be all about customer service and satisfaction.” “Having set up my own business in 1992, I then joined the Doyle Group in 2007 and have never looked back. I am able to focus on my own market and business whilst also having the back-up of a global brand and leading experts in terms of design and sailing. Working with Chris will take us to the next level, both locally and internationally so this is a very exciting time for Doyle Sails Lake MacQuarie and in Australia generally.” Mike Sanderson, CEO Doyle Sails International, wrapped up with his views on today’s announcement: “One of my stated ambitions last year when I took over the leadership of the Doyle brand was to bring in new and exciting talent to add to the existing world class Doyle Sails expertise. Fast sailors give the best input to make fast sails and there is no better example of that type of person than Chris Nicholson! So, I am very excited to have him join our team. Our opportunities are quickly growing in Australia and our plan is to soon announce a new facility to work with these new projects, located in NSW close enough to Sydney for all Doyle lofts to use, capable of servicing Super-yachts and 100 Foot maxis – more and more of which are being seen in Australia. Chris will not be limiting his work just to Australia though and we all look forward to seeing him representing the Doyle Brand globally as a loft owner and ambassador.” Chris Nicholson will be racing at Hamilton Island race week and starts this new project with immediate effect. He can be contacted through the details shown below. https://www.sail-world.com/news/208823 Wonder if this means Scally will go Doyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan (the other one) 670 #232 Posted August 16, 2018 5 hours ago, southerncross said: Our opportunities are quickly growing in Australia and our plan is to soon announce a new facility to work with these new projects, located in NSW close enough to Sydney for all Doyle lofts to use, capable of servicing Super-yachts and 100 Foot maxis does this mean we're getting a local doyle laminating press ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xsailmakerSYD 8 #233 Posted August 16, 2018 Scally already is Doyle.... c/- Mark Fullerton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #234 Posted August 16, 2018 16 hours ago, southerncross said: Chris Nicholson joins the Doyle Sails Business and World-Class Team Chris Nicholson is buying into Doyle Sails Lake MacQuarie in NSW Australia. He will be working in partnership with Peter McNeill who has been a sailmaker for 40 years having set up his own business in 1992 and who has been part of Doyle Sails Group since 2007. Peter is an experienced sailmaker and also a world class sailor winning multiple events including the 2004 Etchells World Championships. Chris joins an already extensive list of Doyle Sails world class sailors and designers with leading sail and boat design and development experience servicing the racing and performance Superyacht and Grand Prix racing circuits. Although Chris will be based out of the Australian loft network, he will be working with Doyle clients globally. “I have seen the Doyle brand grow and develop over the last few years and witnessed the products in action on many boats that I have raced on. The Superyacht and Grand Prix racing scene is growing and its great to be part of a brand that is central to this scene and already working with some of the most exciting projects. I’m looking forward to getting involved and using my experience and contacts to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Doyle brand and to the specific growth of the business in Australia. It’s exciting and challenging for me to be working with some of the best people in the industry. We are going to be all about customer service and satisfaction.” “Having set up my own business in 1992, I then joined the Doyle Group in 2007 and have never looked back. I am able to focus on my own market and business whilst also having the back-up of a global brand and leading experts in terms of design and sailing. Working with Chris will take us to the next level, both locally and internationally so this is a very exciting time for Doyle Sails Lake MacQuarie and in Australia generally.” Mike Sanderson, CEO Doyle Sails International, wrapped up with his views on today’s announcement: “One of my stated ambitions last year when I took over the leadership of the Doyle brand was to bring in new and exciting talent to add to the existing world class Doyle Sails expertise. Fast sailors give the best input to make fast sails and there is no better example of that type of person than Chris Nicholson! So, I am very excited to have him join our team. Our opportunities are quickly growing in Australia and our plan is to soon announce a new facility to work with these new projects, located in NSW close enough to Sydney for all Doyle lofts to use, capable of servicing Super-yachts and 100 Foot maxis – more and more of which are being seen in Australia. Chris will not be limiting his work just to Australia though and we all look forward to seeing him representing the Doyle Brand globally as a loft owner and ambassador.” Chris Nicholson will be racing at Hamilton Island race week and starts this new project with immediate effect. He can be contacted through the details shown below. https://www.sail-world.com/news/208823 Wonder if this means Scally will go Doyle? Is Nicholson involved with Scally now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #235 Posted August 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, despacio avenue said: Is Nicholson involved with Scally now? On 8/9/2018 at 1:18 PM, Gorn FRANTIC!! said: I wonder if Nicholson coming onboard is the beginning of the end for Witt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #236 Posted August 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, despacio avenue said: Is Nicholson involved with Scally now? According to post 236. Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIL66 - XL2 881 #237 Posted August 17, 2018 14 hours ago, despacio avenue said: Nico 100% with Scally..... Witty / Girlfriend will employer Nico so it won't mean the end of Witty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #238 Posted August 17, 2018 42 minutes ago, PIL66 said: Nico 100% with Scally..... Witty / Girlfriend will employer Nico so it won't mean the end of Witty. That's a big in for Scally always lacked some horsepower compared to Oats and Comanche IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIL66 - XL2 881 #239 Posted August 17, 2018 58 minutes ago, terrafirma said: That's a big in for Scally always lacked some horsepower compared to Oats and Comanche IMO. Agree... no arguing that Nico is one of the best boat drivers on the planet And on other news....I will be entering my new multi in this years race..... as the forecast is now favorable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 522 #240 Posted August 17, 2018 Are you doing it singlehanded so that you can win that division as well? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #241 Posted August 17, 2018 40 minutes ago, PIL66 said: Agree... no arguing that Nico is one of the best boat drivers on the planet And on other news....I will be entering my new multi in this years race..... as the forecast is now favorable Yeah but will adding another helm, even one of the best, do them any good? Routing seems to be their shortfall not boatspeed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #242 Posted August 17, 2018 3 hours ago, SCANAS said: Yeah but will adding another helm, even one of the best, do them any good? Routing seems to be their shortfall not boatspeed. Routing, Crew Work, Tactics all need to be improved IMO. If you were to swap crews on Scally and Oats I believe Scally would then win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #243 Posted August 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, terrafirma said: Routing, Crew Work, Tactics all need to be improved IMO. If you were to swap crews on Scally and Oats I believe Scally would then win. Lighter boat with more SA than WOXI. Crew work should be well ironed they have done some miles this year! It could easily go their (SW) way, prob their best chance yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Cloud 302 #244 Posted August 17, 2018 28 minutes ago, SCANAS said: Lighter boat with more SA than WOXI. Maybe. More to boat speed though, than just SA and weight - hull shape, etc etc - more complicated than women 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #245 Posted August 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dark Cloud said: Maybe. More to boat speed though, than just SA and weight - hull shape, etc etc - more complicated than women True but when they have sailed next to each other in the ocean SW has plenty of boat speed. The TP for eg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #246 Posted August 17, 2018 Lets hope we get some more of this for the Hobart. 5 x 100's would be awesome to see.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #247 Posted August 17, 2018 Agree, Fantastic footage last year. For eg Comanches front boards!! & what of Langmen's rumoured purchase STP 65 Moneypenny??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 178 #248 Posted August 18, 2018 14 hours ago, SCANAS said: Agree, Fantastic footage last year. For eg Comanches front boards!! & what of Langmen's rumoured purchase STP 65 Moneypenny??? you mean Bad Pak , the former moneypenny ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #249 Posted August 18, 2018 31 minutes ago, bigrpowr said: you mean Bad Pak , the former moneypenny ? I'm not sure. Someone posted he bought the 65' Moneypenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geeaah 2 #250 Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 11:54 AM, PIL66 said: Nico 100% with Scally..... Witty / Girlfriend will employer Nico so it won't mean the end of Witty. Not happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #251 Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/9/2018 at 1:18 PM, Gorn FRANTIC!! said: I wonder if Nicholson coming onboard is the beginning of the end for Witt. On 8/16/2018 at 3:20 AM, SCANAS said: According to post 236. Yes. I saw post 236, but it doesn't indicate where/from who that assumption/information comes from or what it is based on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #252 Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/16/2018 at 5:54 PM, PIL66 said: Nico 100% with Scally..... Witty / Girlfriend will employer Nico so it won't mean the end of Witty. How do you know this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quezal 3 #253 Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 10:31 PM, SCANAS said: I'm not sure. Someone posted he bought the 65' Moneypenny. The STP 65 old badpak/Moneypenney was loaded on a truck yesterday and is headed to Australia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #254 Posted August 19, 2018 22 hours ago, hoppy said: Ohh god... It's like a lot of headless chooks running around here.... Here is the source of the Witt/Nicholson team-up Straight from Witty's mouth Nicho on board and some other good inclusions. Let's hope they can put some time on the water and get her up to speed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #255 Posted August 19, 2018 ^^^Thanks for this, Terra. Witty did confirm Nicho is now a member of the Scally crew as is Phil Harmer; the Scally company has the 100 foot maxi that will be racing in the S2H; a 60 foot Tri now being delivered to their base in the Philippines, where he plans a few races; still has as crew members of the Volvo team (Alex, Nipper and Parko) and are looking to add another boat through another investor. He and fiancee Kim have a Hong Kong company whose business is to provide deliveries of yachts in Asia and are particularly interested in owners who want to race in Asia during the Australian winter. They will provide RT transport of the boat, docking, etc. in Asian ports. When asked if he had a navigator for the Scally, Witty was a bit circumspect, saying "stay tuned", he had a couple ideas, commenting that the 3 best navigators in the world were on 100 footers that were in the above race (incl Juan Vila on Wild Oats, who Witty said was the best navigator in the world; Stan Honey on Comanche, Tom Addis on Black Jack), leaving Scally's "choices a bit limited." He also explained how SHKS hooked the marker in the last leg (in port race) of the Volvo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan (the other one) 670 #256 Posted August 19, 2018 forget the 100's .. seems there's some sneaky phoenix's in the works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #257 Posted August 21, 2018 Didn't know where this vid should go...maybe a marker for those who erected a tombstone for Witty after Syd pulled up stumps ..then kissed on the dick ..and since then the kissing hasn't stopped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,901 #258 Posted August 21, 2018 Orma 60? Not exactly cutting edge. I'd of thought a MOD 70. Mighty Merloe did alright in the Transpac last year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baguette du Fromage 30 #259 Posted August 22, 2018 20 hours ago, southerncross said: Orma 60? Not exactly cutting edge. I'd of thought a MOD 70. Mighty Merloe did alright in the Transpac last year though. It's the old Banque Populaire VII ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #260 Posted August 22, 2018 20 hours ago, southerncross said: Orma 60? Not exactly cutting edge. I'd of thought a MOD 70. Mighty Merloe did alright in the Transpac last year though. Different price bracket too.! Scallywag portfolio? Like that, a 100, a Voilvo 65 and now a Tri..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #261 Posted August 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, terrafirma said: Different price bracket too.! Scallywag portfolio? Like that, a 100, a Voilvo 65 and now a Tri..... Terra you forgot to add the AC dreaming bit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 547 #262 Posted August 22, 2018 Do they own the Volvo? I thought they were leased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #263 Posted August 23, 2018 No, yes and handed back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASP 124 #264 Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 10:51 PM, despacio avenue said: ^^^Thanks for this, Terra. Witty did confirm Nicho is now a member of the Scally crew as is Phil Harmer; the Scally company has the 100 foot maxi that will be racing in the S2H; a 60 foot Tri now being delivered to their base in the Philippines, where he plans a few races; still has as crew members of the Volvo team (Alex, Nipper and Parko) and are looking to add another boat through another investor. He and fiancee Kim have a Hong Kong company whose business is to provide deliveries of yachts in Asia and are particularly interested in owners who want to race in Asia during the Australian winter. They will provide RT transport of the boat, docking, etc. in Asian ports. When asked if he had a navigator for the Scally, Witty was a bit circumspect, saying "stay tuned", he had a couple ideas, commenting that the 3 best navigators in the world were on 100 footers that were in the above race (incl Juan Vila on Wild Oats, who Witty said was the best navigator in the world; Stan Honey on Comanche, Tom Addis on Black Jack), leaving Scally's "choices a bit limited." He also explained how SHKS hooked the marker in the last leg (in port race) of the Volvo. Seems like he should get Pascal or Jean-Luc Nélias Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,702 #265 Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 10:36 AM, terrafirma said: Different price bracket too.! Scallywag portfolio? Like that, a 100, a Voilvo 65 and now a Tri..... They parked the Volvo 65 and posted the keys back through the letterbox. Witty and co have little urge to set foot on one of those again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,702 #266 Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, ASP said: Seems like he should get Pascal or Jean-Luc Nélias Jules Salter might be an option as well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #267 Posted August 23, 2018 According to Scallywag's Facebook page, its Tri now in Subic Bay is indeed the refitted former Banque Populaire IV, ex Team Australia, ex Orma 60 which when sailing as the latter two were previously driven by Sean Langdon who is in the above video Jack posted, and crewed her to Subic Bay from HK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #268 Posted August 23, 2018 And, per same Scally Facebook page, the Mod 70 Beau Jest is in Subic Bay also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 490 #269 Posted August 23, 2018 6 hours ago, ASP said: Seems like he should get Pascal or Jean-Luc Nélias Pascal "We're fucked. We're completely fucked." B is pretty tightly wound to be a navigator with The Merry Boys of ScallyWitt, in my opinion (save new crew members Nicho and Phil Harmer). There is also The Pie Guy (for navigator). A question I do have is: how interchangeable would the crews be between Scally's100" maxi and the Tri? I know a couple of the crew, in addition to Sean, have sailed comparable sized Tri's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camille 1 #270 Posted August 31, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 7:51 AM, despacio avenue said: ^^^Thanks for this, Terra. Witty did confirm Nicho is now a member of the Scally crew as is Phil Harmer; the Scally company has the 100 foot maxi that will be racing in the S2H; a 60 foot Tri now being delivered to their base in the Philippines, where he plans a few races; still has as crew members of the Volvo team (Alex, Nipper and Parko) and are looking to add another boat through another investor. He and fiancee Kim have a Hong Kong company whose business is to provide deliveries of yachts in Asia and are particularly interested in owners who want to race in Asia during the Australian winter. They will provide RT transport of the boat, docking, etc. in Asian ports. When asked if he had a navigator for the Scally, Witty was a bit circumspect, saying "stay tuned", he had a couple ideas, commenting that the 3 best navigators in the world were on 100 footers that were in the above race (incl Juan Vila on Wild Oats, who Witty said was the best navigator in the world; Stan Honey on Comanche, Tom Addis on Black Jack), leaving Scally's "choices a bit limited." He also explained how SHKS hooked the marker in the last leg (in port race) of the Volvo. The best navigators in the world? Didn't he forget Pascal Bidegorry? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #271 Posted September 1, 2018 Wouter was at HIRW on Alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorn FRANTIC!! 403 #272 Posted September 1, 2018 Fucking brave move that one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trt131 168 #273 Posted September 2, 2018 23 hours ago, jack_sparrow said: Wouter was at HIRW on Alive. He did say that there were too many reefs for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couta 471 #275 Posted September 2, 2018 I did a Hobart with Wouter years ago...it was his first trip to Oz and he was super pumped....he was a kid and ready to take on any challenge we threw at him. As it turned out we had a full-on cracking race (2 days 11 hrs in a Farr 40 OD) that saw all sorts of challenges and sail combinations (including tri-sail).The kid was alright. I've followed his progress over the years and yep...he fucked one particularly ugly goat... This is SA, so we expect opinions without personal experience, knowledge or basis...but for the record, I'd sail with Wouter any day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #276 Posted September 2, 2018 5 hours ago, Couta said: This is SA, so we expect opinions without personal experience, knowledge or basis...but for the record, I'd sail with Wouter any day. Me too...we all have a "only one goat experience". He has had his. When it happens some are lucky and the cheap seats aren't watching or if so they pass the buck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #277 Posted September 6, 2018 We all make mistakes including Navigational. I did read some of the Whitepaper that made reference to the boat hitting the reef and being zoomed out too far on a smaller plotter (Race boats save weight) was a factor. That being said not being aware of such a major obstacle will not do you any favors. Life goes on and if you learn from your mistakes it can make you the better. Getting someone on the rebound from a major like this would be a plus IMO and I'd vouch for Wouter too even though I don't know him. That might sound funny but you can only go by your gut feeling. Would love to see Scallywag do well with him on board if that's the way it pans out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #278 Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 11:16 PM, terrafirma said: Would love to see Scallywag do well with him on board if that's the way it pans out? Not sure that will be happening with Nico on board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #279 Posted September 19, 2018 Looks like she came through Typhoon unscathed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 178 #280 Posted September 19, 2018 forecast in yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #281 Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 11:16 PM, terrafirma said: I did read some of the Whitepaper that made reference to the boat hitting the reef and being zoomed out too far on a smaller plotter (Race boats save weight) was a factor. Terra you misinterpreted, zoomed out yes but not plotter. While a small MFD at Nav Station is common it is rarely used in plotter mode. Maybe this incident shows they should be permanently running in High Res plotter mode? Wouter had two laptops both zoomed out weather routing on a larger scale = crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 974 #282 Posted September 19, 2018 45 minutes ago, jack_sparrow said: Terra you misinterpreted, zoomed out yes but not plotter. While a small MFD at Nav Station is common it is rarely used in plotter mode. Maybe this incident shows they should be permanently running in High Res plotter mode? Wouter had two laptops both zoomed out weather routing on a larger scale = crash. Cheers thanks for the clarification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickDastardly 227 #283 Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, bigrpowr said: forecast in yet ? High chance of sunfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan (the other one) 670 #284 Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, jack_sparrow said: running in High Res plotter mode? .. but low enough res to give them time to avoid with three on deck. Could easily set a shallow-water-within-10 miles alarm - but of course they'd previewed the course and didn't expect anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #285 Posted September 19, 2018 4 hours ago, duncan (the other one) said: Could easily set a shallow-water-within-10 miles alarm Dunc shallow water alarm would have been pretty useless as they spent many hours/ day at approx same depth for it to nearly daylight in less than 30 sec in that postcode at speed they were going. Aircraft pilots going 20 times their speed get more alarms going off than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan (the other one) 670 #286 Posted September 19, 2018 5 hours ago, jack_sparrow said: Dunc shallow water alarm would have been pretty useless as they spent many hours/ day at approx same depth for it to nearly daylight in less than 30 sec in that postcode at speed they were going. Aircraft pilots going 20 times their speed get more alarms going off than that. I mean a chart-plotter based job. Shallow water within 10nm sort of thing. Agree depth sounder is useless - they were probably hanging with the bow on the reef and stern in 300ft of water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #287 Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, duncan (the other one) said: I mean a chart-plotter based job. Shallow water within 10nm sort of thing. My bad. Should have taken that what you meant. That feature was spoken about a lot imediately post Vestas but I'm unaware anyone in the digital chart/hardware world has done much about it since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,464 #288 Posted September 25, 2018 This answers the Nav question. https://www.sail-world.com/Australia/So-whats-it-really-like/-152214?source=google.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 501 #289 Posted September 25, 2018 23 minutes ago, jack_sparrow said: This answers the Nav question. https://www.sail-world.com/Australia/So-whats-it-really-like/-152214?source=google.au Could be the team to beat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teaky 140 #290 Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, SCANAS said: Could be the team to beat! Don’t be absurd. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIL66 - XL2 881 #291 Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/19/2018 at 12:07 PM, DickDastardly said: High chance of sunfish And short handed multis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites