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[Wrinkly]

Vego...is hippy chick going to be ready for the weekend??

[Heaven can wait]

well...at least wait till after it goes up on the slip for survey eh!!!!

Ehh...What what what???

[vego1049]

Vego...is hippy chick going to be ready for the weekend??

Yep. Stick went in Sunday.Still a few minor issues to attend to ie reconnect electronics but nothing that will stop us sailing.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

That should just be a matter of putting the plugs back together wouldnt it??

On another note, who's in for the Cruise for Cancer over at Wangi on the 9th of March?

[vego1049]

That should just be a matter of putting the plugs back together wouldnt it??

On another note, who's in for the Cruise for Cancer over at Wangi on the 9th of March?

Not that easy. 5 Junction boxes and lots of coloured wires.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Ick , ours was a matter of connecting 2 sets of plugs and tightening the collars up

[ram30x]

I hope a certain handicapper goes easy on you Vego, looks like a bit of a caravan.

[DAVO]

Not that easy. 5 Junction boxes and lots of coloured wires.

Bloody legal people!
Only understand what's black & white!

[DAVO]

That should just be a matter of putting the plugs back together wouldnt it??

On another note, who's in for the Cruise for Cancer over at Wangi on the 9th of March?

We are definitely in on Austral
It's not so much the racing but the cause and the social conatations.
Wangi always put on a great day it is really worth taking the time to go over and support this event. Lot's of fun and very enjoyable.
I hope to see a lot of you there if you can make it.
It's disappointinting to see the patronage of recent event like 30 milers etc.

[vego1049]

We are definitely in on Austral
It's not so much the racing but the cause and the social conatations.
Wangi always put on a great day it is really worth taking the time to go over and support this event. Lot's of fun and very enjoyable.
I hope to see a lot of you there if you can make it.
It's disappointinting to see the patronage of recent event like 30 milers etc.

Sunsail with Daz?

[DAVO]

Sunsail with Daz?

Not sure yet.

[rumpig]

we'll be waiting for all of you at the bar, except probably you gorn, especially you davo

[ram30x]

Mick are you racing on a Sayer if so lets put a jug on over the line. You shouldnt be so hard on davo, if its blowing they might hit 11kts downhill. Now thats a true white knuckle ride.

[vego1049]

Mick are you racing on a Sayer if so lets put a jug on over the line. You shouldnt be so hard on davo, if its blowing they might hit 11kts downhill. Now thats a true white knuckle ride.

Happy to go head to head with the Sayer. I would have thought would be a reasonable form line. Weather however doesn't look promising. Not looking forward to a long work South in 25+. Ride back will be a different story. Mick = Chucky or MM?

[DAVO]

Happy to go head to head with the Sayer. I would have thought would be a reasonable form line. Weather however doesn't look promising. Not looking forward to a long work South in 25+. Ride back will be a different story. Mick = Chucky or MM?

It's Chucky!
If we hit 11knots which I say we will, and go to windward as well as I expect.
Gorn, you guys better sail well because as it is a h'cap race I'd say we will go okay. I just hope 20-25knts doesn't keep you guys in your PJ's and slippers and you get out there!

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Gorn, you guys better sail well because as it is a h'cap race I'd say we will go okay.

you obviously didnt read the part in the SI's saying its self administered Hcap and you just have to pay a fee if you start early

[vego1049]

we'll be waiting for all of you at the bar, except probably you gorn, especially you davo

Wal not on entry list. Weekend off?

[DAVO]

you obviously didnt read the part in the SI's saying its self administered Hcap and you just have to pay a fee if you start early

We have the photo of Russell with the goat!
God luck guys.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

We have the photo of Russell with the goat!
God luck guys.

good thing he isnt the handicapper for the day then

[DAVO]

good thing he isnt the handicapper for the day then

Where were you guys Gorn?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

having a weekend off

[vego1049]

Well done to the blokes on Steathy. Sailed two good races and took the major prize. We had a few issues with a DNC on Saturday after destroying the main prestart. Sunday showed more promise finishing within 20 seconds of Frantic. Seems quick uphill. Maybe not quite the pace we expected off the breeze.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Whats the story there Vego?? last time i saw you guys on saturday you were running 2nd to Wallop, main looked pretty intact from where i was watching, also see that you dont mention in the individual race results but your down in the series results, wats the go there?

[vego1049]

Whats the story there Vego?? last time i saw you guys on saturday you were running 2nd to Wallop, main looked pretty intact from where i was watching, also see that you dont mention in the individual race results but your down in the series results, wats the go there?

Went out 1hr prior to the start on Saturday. Loaded up on main sheet and vang and the main shat itself. Pulled the clew out. By the time I'd driven home and grabbed a replacement we missed the start by 1/2 hr or so. Just testing against the others when you saw us. Today was probably a better indication as to where we are. Seemed to have good speed and height when near Frantic. Made one poor call downwind and let him past. Tried to carry the Farr 40 chute on a tight angle. Had to dump and 2 sail to the mark. In less pressure hopefully we can say closer to Wal.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

you guys were still doing really well on the beat to Pulbah even if you started 30mins behind the rest of the fleet

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

i guess the other question that must be asked is how did you fare against the handicapper??

[vego1049]

i guess the other question that must be asked is how did you fare against the handicapper??

Poorly - as evidenced by the handicap result yesterday. We were giving start to all bar Wal. Considering it was our first run we were happy with the finish. While we will undoubtedly get better you have to remember the boat is 35ft long. It is always going to be difficult to hang in with the Sydney 41 uphill. Boats like Frantic and maybe Squid are our benchmark. Incidently looking at the division one fleet from the outside I didn't realise how quick Squid can be.

[Edake]

Poorly - as evidenced by the handicap result yesterday. We were giving start to all bar Wal. Considering it was our first run we were happy with the finish. While we will undoubtedly get better you have to remember the boat is 35ft long. It is always going to be difficult to hang in with the Sydney 41 uphill. Boats like Frantic and maybe Squid are our benchmark. Incidently looking at the division one fleet from the outside I didn't realise how quick Squid can be.

Vego

For what it is worth the Sydney database had us at about 1.23 and the OD35 at 1.11 so I would expect that you should get around 11% on a Farr 40. What speed did you get upwind in 20+ on Saturday?. Did you do any downwind stuff?.

[Wrinkly]

We entered the spinnaker division but currently have a few punters looking to buy tyhe boat so was not going to tempt fate by flying the kite with the winds that were blowing. Results for us were pretty piss poor..but hey, we picked up the mystery prize of a $200 car detail. Might have to give that one to the wife as she has got the shits with me for buying another boat before the last one has gone!!

Was not a bad regatta but should not have hit the piss so hard Saturday night..fark when will I learn?

[vego1049]

Vego

For what it is worth the Sydney database had us at about 1.23 and the OD35 at 1.11 so I would expect that you should get around 11% on a Farr 40. What speed did you get upwind in 20+ on Saturday?. Did you do any downwind stuff?.

Speedo still needs calibration so hard to get an exact figure. Targets indicate we should get a max of 7.25knots in 20+ uphill. Only used one design chutes when testing on Saturday. Are way too small for PHS. On Sunday went with a Farr 40 fractional which is a perfect fit. Boat really came alive.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

another bump and reminder about the Cruise for Cancer at Wangi on Sunday,Champagne breakfast at 10(need to inform the club how many ppl you have coming so they can cater accordingly), race start is at 12:30, entry fee is $5 per boat and $10 per crew member, you can enter at the club on the day, looking forward to seeing as many boats possible there

[Heaven can wait]

another bump and reminder about the Cruise for Cancer at Wangi on Sunday,Champagne breakfast at 10(need to inform the club how many ppl you have coming so they can cater accordingly), race start is at 12:30, entry fee is $5 per boat and $10 per crew member, you can enter at the club on the day, looking forward to seeing as many boats possible there

I hope it's even more successful than last year, which was great I believe....Psssst can you still bribe the Handicapper - all for a great cause of course.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

so how much did it cost for DAVO to get waxed yesterday?

[DAVO]

so how much did it cost for DAVO to get waxed yesterday?

Got a couple a hundred I think
Avoided the sack and crack job!
I don't think I'll ever do it again though, Faaaaarkin sore this morning

[Team Dribble 738]

For a hairy man, you're brave. Well done

[Aussie Crawl]

New toy on the lake for the Fathom guys this year, saw this out sailing in belmont bay yesterday, and went for a drive over to the western side of the world for a closer look today, looks alright, name on the side of the coach house looks like Vismara, not a whole lot to be found about them online, anybody got any idea how she will perform?? Will this be the boat to topple the F40 as gun boat at LMYC??

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[Phil]

I know the owner of the boat in the foreground, does that count?

[uncle chop chop]

Go fast bits,
- Twin Wheels ( must be fast )
- Last seasons go fast hull colour ( could be new season colour on the lake)
- Mast head rig (WTF!)

Seriously, looks more of a challenge to the big Benny or Dufours than the F40, though I am willing to be corrected.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

I know the owner of the boat in the foreground, does that count?

so do i, he doesnt know anything about the boat in the background tho, so not really

[Heaven can wait]

so do i, he doesnt know anything about the boat in the background tho, so not really

Isn't that the old T980 Hood ornament??

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

not quite, thats Sub Jude over at fishing point, T980 cleaned up Ciel

[Heaven can wait]

not quite, thats Sub Jude over at fishing point, T980 cleaned up Ciel

Ahhh yes Grasshopper, nothing like a little nailed by (Design) association humor.

[teamsharkface]

so when was the last time subjude moved off that mooring?

last time I saw it out, it was a very heavy southerly - no extras race from LMYC

[DAVO]

What boat is Wrinkly's?

Has the Humphrie's new boat been out racing yet?

With new boats turning up anyone willing to post the picking order of Div.1 at LMYC?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Wrinky's boat is High Anxiety(or was if he has changed the name) dont think Rhumb has been used in anger yet, just out saber rattling last weekend, didnt see it go out yesterday which is understandable.

Whats the story with Sharpies JS DAVO?? i was at RMYC the day the went over and havnt seen or heard anything of it since.

Ill let others decide on the pecking order in D1 and LMYC

[DAVO]

Wrinky's boat is High Anxiety(or was if he has changed the name) dont think Rhumb has been used in anger yet, just out saber rattling last weekend, didnt see it go out yesterday which is understandable.

Whats the story with Sharpies JS DAVO?? i was at RMYC the day the went over and havnt seen or heard anything of it since.

Ill let others decide on the pecking order in D1 and LMYC

SRB has been hauled out and is back at the owners place in the shed. Not sure if they have started fixing her yet or what the plan is to get her back on the water but I'm sure it will be.
Absolutely bizarre to see her sunk in the middle of Toronto bay with two crew members on her overturned hull.

[DAVO]

When is Komodo going back in the water?

Did you ever get a bowsprit fitted and assy?

[DAVO]

GF, are you guys going to try and hook up with Lobby's new Farr 40 at NCYC?
That would be pretty neat to see the two of you guys head to head. Maybe they might make a couple of visits to the lake?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Komodo will most likely go back in the water around the end of july - middle of August, we have the bowsprit and assy, we take it off each week when we finish racing so it doesnt get chopped to shit by the mooring lines, would be good to race Lobby, the channel is the main issue tho, its a serious job getting in and out these days so we'll see how that plays out

[DAVO]

Komodo will most likely go back in the water around the end of july - middle of August, we have the bowsprit and assy, we take it off each week when we finish racing so it doesnt get chopped to shit by the mooring lines, would be good to race Lobby, the channel is the main issue tho, its a serious job getting in and out these days so we'll see how that plays out

Just enough time to fit a centreboard!
Might be more of a reality than the channel getting fixed any time soon.

[ram30x]

Hey Davo which F40 has Lobby purchased? Who is Sailing with him? That will make the A40's look a bit average. I saw Premier Cru at the spit with a for sale sign on it what is Kieth buying? See you at the next pointscore how about a jug?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Lobby bought White Cloud, last i heard of Stronach was that he was getting one of the racing versions of the A40, that was a while ago so im not sure if things have changed

[ram30x]

May be he is still upset about how quick the 1D35 is against him

[DAVO]

Wasn't a good day on the water for us today!

Bad head defied all logic of % sailing.
Giving myself uppercuts as I type.

Damn the weather forecasters!

[Heaven can wait]

Wasn't a good day on the water for us today!

Bad head defied all logic of % sailing.
Giving myself uppercuts as I type.

Damn the weather forecasters!

Why what happened C ??

[DAVO]

Why what happened C ??

Well Darrell.

I JUST FUCKED UP!

Wish I could blame it on a blown sand shoe but I can't.

[geeaah]

So has Hippy Chick been sold yet, why so soon after purchase.

[DAVO]

So has Hippy Chick been sold yet, why so soon after purchase.

Haven't heard it being sold but I understand it was always the intent to sell it once it got to Oz???

[vego1049]

Haven't heard it being sold but I understand it was always the intent to sell it once it got to Oz???

Not sold, at this point anyway. The original plan was to campaign 07/08 then sell. Unfortunately with shipping delays boat didn't show up until Jan. Missed most of the season.

Plan at the moment is to continue with the occasional Sat at RMYC over the winter. If we have the boat will then look at Savilles, Coffs, Audi etc . Hopefully won't be too many clashes with etchell events.

[SurfIt]

I hear there is another new one on the way to the lake around the 35-40 mark

[the quiet one]

I hear there is another new one on the way to the lake around the 35-40 mark

to replace the truck?

[SurfIt]

to replace the truck?

Shit that was quick dude. Yes it sounds like the good guys will be back out there partying up a storm.

[vego1049]

Shit that was quick dude. Yes it sounds like the good guys will be back out there partying up a storm.

What's a Ker 11.3 draw? May be a real issue getting it in and out of the Lake at the moment.

[SurfIt]

What's a Ker 11.3 draw? May be a real issue getting it in and out of the Lake at the moment.

We have the technology

[the quiet one]

Shit that was quick dude. Yes it sounds like the good guys will be back out there partying up a storm.

just a simple guess !!

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

christ...the Hcappers heads are going to be spinning and blowing steam out both ears with all these new boats to work out "magic numbers" for this season

[SurfIt]

christ...the Hcappers heads are going to be spinning and blowing steam out both ears with all these new boats to work out "magic numbers" for this season

Yeah I know does the Non spinaker division start first?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

you would never know, ive even heard talk of having mixed divisions of Spin and Non-Spin this coming season

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Which 11.3 did AP buy??

[vego1049]

Which 11.3 did AP buy??

I'd heard there was a survey taking place. UK? Didn't know a deal had been done.

[vego1049]

We have the technology

I just hope its not the same technology we used last time

[SurfIt]

I just hope its not the same technology we used last time

no no no nothing silly just a couple of jetskis and a searay thats all

[you wont make it]

no no no nothing silly just a couple of jetskis and a searay thats all

with our shaz pushng the buttons on the searay i hope

[Heaven can wait]

So Gorn, have you guys left the October Long weekend free or are we back playing Roulette again ??

[pull your main on !]

oh you guys crack me up

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

So Gorn, have you guys left the October Long weekend free or are we back playing Roulette again ??

depends on what the programmers at LMYC have decided for this year...

[Heaven can wait]

oh you guys crack me up

And with what do you find so funny ??

[pull your main on !]

And with what do you find so funny ??

the post above yours

[Heaven can wait]

the post above yours

[you wont make it]

depends on what the programmers at LMYC have decided for this year...

so what other new boats on the lake this summer ???

[vego1049]

oh you guys crack me up

So tell the story. When, where, how? What are the plans? What of the eggshell?

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

so what other new boats on the lake this summer ???

Theres a Melges 32 coming, the guys that had Fathom have bought a Vismara 43 (see post 236 for pic), the assumed Ker 11.3, and from a couple of threads ive seen in FT Anarchy i wouldnt be all that surprised to see one of them arrive sometime this season

[SurfIt]

Theres a Melges 32 coming, the guys that had Fathom have bought a Vismara 43 (see post 236 for pic), the assumed Ker 11.3, and from a couple of threads ive seen in FT Anarchy i wouldnt be all that surprised to see one of them arrive sometime this season

AND.......................







The relaunch of my tinny with a 15 on the back of er

[Windward Mark]

The blokes who had Hell Razer have bought Fathom. My spies tell me they are out there right now looking at new sails. Hell razer is back in Sydney so 1 boat lost out of the lake.

[Heaven can wait]

I'm pleased to announce Officially that the 2008 Heaven can Wait Yacht Race and 1 Lap Dash shall be Co-hosted by RMYC Toronto and the HCWYC.

Supporting "Secret Men's Business" Cancer awareness and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol.

Please support the Event in what ever way you can as it could possibly happen to you.

[the quiet one]

The blokes who had Hell Razer have bought Fathom. My spies tell me they are out there right now looking at new sails. Hell razer is back in Sydney so 1 boat lost out of the lake.

you'd hope that they get the good gear then?

[SurfIt]

So tell the story. When, where, how? What are the plans? What of the eggshell?

I think we all know she will just be a nice Friday night twilighter and the mighty moth will still be tearing around.

[Wrinkly]

During the winter series race today out of LMYC there was a 38-40 footer following the fleet around. The name we think was RUMB. It never passed us as it turned away from the fleet on the second last leg. What is it...what is the story. It was grey I thnk and looked sorta like a syd 39???

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

See post #236 for your answer, its a Vismara 43, new for the Fathom guys

[vego1049]

Looking to ramp up the 1D35 program for the new season. Some of the regulars have other commitments so looking for a few extra bodies. Won't be out every week (other than Friday twilights) Just need blokes who are prepared to commit to key dates ie 30 / 50 miler / LMYC offshore / Savilles / Coffs etc. If there is anyone interested send me a PM.

[Aussie Crawl]

Was over at Marmong today having a closeup sticky at the F40, FUCK ME!! have any of you guys felt the finish on the bottom of that thing?? babies arnt born with arse's that smooth!

Also while i was there i saw a pretty big cradle thats been setup, looks like it would fit something around the 40ft mark with a fairly deep draft, any one know who it belongs to??

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

The cradle belongs to RHUMB (new FATHOM) it came out on Friday arvo, looks abit rough under the water, will post some pics when i get home tonight

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

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[vego1049]

So what's with the keel / hull join? Lifting keel or just a rough job? Cracking where bulb joins the keel also looks a concern.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Lifting keel, you would hope that it faired out and didnt have a gap like that when the board was down.

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

Anyone around these here parts want to go for a ride on Komodo tomorrow?? Coming up abit short in the crew dept, have room for 2-3 ppl, if you're interested please PM me with a name and contact number.

Cheers
Help a brother out...

[vego1049]

So what of the channel scraping? Finished? Has anyone tried to get out recently?

[Mr Fisto]

So what of the channel scraping? Finished? Has anyone tried to get out recently?

I was out the channel last weekend in my power boat and it looked so so shallow i hit bottom few times just off the markers between drop over and pelican. That streach of water is the worst i have ever seen it. I saw when i was there about a 36 foot cruising yacht (would draw fuck all) on its side way over stuck for ages going no were. The channel is FUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gorn FRANTIC!!]

so like i said a couple of weeks ago, all they've done so far is make it consistently shallow the whole way through??

[Mr Fisto]

Looks like the weather will be crap for the 24hr race. Its going to be a long 24hrs