Melbourne Big Boat Fleet

[BlueBoy]

Any see what happened to Don's SC and the committee boat yesterday ? Sounds like and interesting day with 35 knts. Only 3 finishers in Div 0.

 

[Don]

Any see what happened to Don's SC and the committee boat yesterday ? Sounds like and interesting day with 35 knts. Only 3 finishers in Div 0.

Went to sign on at the committee boat as required starboard tack past their stern and initially thought we would pass ahead of Shogun to leeward with main eased. She was winching in her main and accelerating and closed the gap (no fault of Shogun). Unfortunately during this time the wind was gusting 28 or so. Went to bear away under Shoguns stern and could not, even with fully eased vang etc. Decided to round up, tack. As we hardened up a rather nasty wave pushed the bow to port and without a jib we went into irons. Tried backing down but didn't have the distance to clear the committee boat. Minor damage to both.

Never hit a committee boat before!...they are rather solid.

 

[johnnysaint]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?

Smacks of cheating!

 

[Don]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

The windward mark was to leeward of the hitch which made for a bad traffic jam.

There was a S38 that definitely did not round the windward mark, but there were also a couple of others that went straight to the hitch. We (SC) pulled out at the hitch mark after we could not round it.

 

[CAF]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

The windward mark was to leeward of the hitch which made for a bad traffic jam.

There was a S38 that definitely did not round the windward mark, but there were also a couple of others that went straight to the hitch. We (SC) pulled out at the hitch mark after we could not round it.

If you know for sure who cheated "Name & Shame" them... Not fair on those who had a bloody tough day and earned a result fair and square!!

 

[float drop]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

The windward mark was to leeward of the hitch which made for a bad traffic jam.

There was a S38 that definitely did not round the windward mark, but there were also a couple of others that went straight to the hitch. We (SC) pulled out at the hitch mark after we could not round it.

Hi Don,

We assumed that it was the hitch mark not the windward mark adrift. I tried to contact the sailing office at RBYC by phone after the race without success. I then sent an email to them when I got home (copy below). I followed up with a phone call today and Simon advised that the windward mark (A) was adrift. We could see no markings on the mark we went around so decided to continue. We have retired from the race (see below)

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From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 10:23 AM

To: '[email protected]'

Cc: '[email protected]'; 'Leith Hore'; 'Tony Christensen'; '[email protected]'; 'Patrick Mollison'; 'BEN SOLLY'; '[email protected]'; 'Mel Mollison'; 'Rowan Simpson'

Subject: FW: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

Following our phone conversation today, we now understand that the windward mark (A) was adrift not the hitch and as a consequence Chainsaw Sm 6115, has sailed the course incorrectly. We have “retired after finishing”

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

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From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, 6 February 2010 7:04 PM

To: '[email protected]'

Subject: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

We may have sailed the today’s course incorrectly. Can you advise whether the windward mark or the hitch was out of its correct position?

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

Sierra Chainsaw

 

[huwp]

A tough day for everyone.

WHat happened to the doll and the others ?

 

[johnnysaint]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

The windward mark was to leeward of the hitch which made for a bad traffic jam.

There was a S38 that definitely did not round the windward mark, but there were also a couple of others that went straight to the hitch. We (SC) pulled out at the hitch mark after we could not round it.

Hi Don,

We assumed that it was the hitch mark not the windward mark adrift. I tried to contact the sailing office at RBYC by phone after the race without success. I then sent an email to them when I got home (copy below). I followed up with a phone call today and Simon advised that the windward mark (A) was adrift. We could see no markings on the mark we went around so decided to continue. We have retired from the race (see below)

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From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 10:23 AM

To: '[email protected]'

Cc: '[email protected]'; 'Leith Hore'; 'Tony Christensen'; '[email protected]'; 'Patrick Mollison'; 'BEN SOLLY'; '[email protected]'; 'Mel Mollison'; 'Rowan Simpson'

Subject: FW: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

Following our phone conversation today, we now understand that the windward mark (A) was adrift not the hitch and as a consequence Chainsaw Sm 6115, has sailed the course incorrectly. We have “retired after finishing”

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

________________________________________

From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, 6 February 2010 7:04 PM

To: '[email protected]'

Subject: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

We may have sailed the today’s course incorrectly. Can you advise whether the windward mark or the hitch was out of its correct position?

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

Sierra Chainsaw

Well done bloke. Wish there was more honesty like yours out there.

 

[CAF]

Yes, very honourable!

Great to see the little(er) guys battle it out and get a bit of recognition, while the Div 0's faded to a fleet of 3 by the afternoon!

What happened?

 

[Flatbag]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

Shooting from the lip again Johnny?

 

[johnnysaint]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

Shooting from the lip again Johnny?

WTF does that mean?

 

[SPORTSCAR]

So who was the S38 that didn't round the hitch mark on Saturday, agreed to RAF themselves, then didn't?
Smacks of cheating!

The windward mark was to leeward of the hitch which made for a bad traffic jam.

There was a S38 that definitely did not round the windward mark, but there were also a couple of others that went straight to the hitch. We (SC) pulled out at the hitch mark after we could not round it.

Hi Don,

We assumed that it was the hitch mark not the windward mark adrift. I tried to contact the sailing office at RBYC by phone after the race without success. I then sent an email to them when I got home (copy below). I followed up with a phone call today and Simon advised that the windward mark (A) was adrift. We could see no markings on the mark we went around so decided to continue. We have retired from the race (see below)

________________________________________

From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 10:23 AM

To: '[email protected]'

Cc: '[email protected]'; 'Leith Hore'; 'Tony Christensen'; '[email protected]'; 'Patrick Mollison'; 'BEN SOLLY'; '[email protected]'; 'Mel Mollison'; 'Rowan Simpson'

Subject: FW: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

Following our phone conversation today, we now understand that the windward mark (A) was adrift not the hitch and as a consequence Chainsaw Sm 6115, has sailed the course incorrectly. We have “retired after finishing”

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

________________________________________

From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, 6 February 2010 7:04 PM

To: '[email protected]'

Subject: Club Marine Range race 6th February 2010

Hi Simon,

We may have sailed the today’s course incorrectly. Can you advise whether the windward mark or the hitch was out of its correct position?

Regards,

Andrew Mollison

Sierra Chainsaw

Well done bloke. Wish there was more honesty like yours out there.

Classy move Andy, well done. Its a shame because you sailed well all day in tough conditions. Where were the Zero Heroes?

Well done to all who got around the course in some of the worst seas I have seen in more than 40 years of sailing on the Bay.

Saw Don's issue at the hitch (aka Southern w/ward?) mark where he got shut out by a few boats - probably not a great day to be out there in Smooth C but the downhill ride would have been one to remember eh Don? Not so much the slog back uphill maybe?

Had time on the second downhill to snap a few shots - Dark Energy's wipe out under her fractional assy was a classic, especially since it's actually a masthead assy, just on the wrong halyard!

(Adam was right Johnny!)

 

[SPORTSCAR]

Just a pleasant breeze really...

 

[johnnysaint]

(Adam was right Johnny!)

???????

 

[SPORTSCAR]

A nice ride...

 

[huwp]

ED did a great job, especially seeing as the last time I saw them, they had the prawn net out the back and went from full noise to muted in about 2 seconds. I cant believe the rig stayed in the boat.

 

[SPORTSCAR]

(Adam was right Johnny!)

???????

Hi Gladys,

Welcome home - you shoulda been out there mate - it doesn't blow like it used to!

Johnny Lindholm is the owner of DE, sorry but you ain't the only Johnny

Adam, one of his crew, told him it was a masthead assy before the hoist but was outvoted.

I sold them the boat and I knew there weren't any fractionals in the kit which is why I grabbed my camera.

See here:

 

[johnnysaint]

(Adam was right Johnny!)

???????

Hi Gladys,

Welcome home - you shoulda been out there mate - it doesn't blow like it used to!

Johnny Lindholm is the owner of DE, sorry but you ain't the only Johnny

Adam, one of his crew, told him it was a masthead assy before the hoist but was outvoted.

I sold them the boat and I knew there weren't any fractionals in the kit which is why I grabbed my camera.

See here:

View attachment 129238

G'day Chris. I was at the Rock - not sailing. A few kids out in Optis & Sabots - and smoking! Kids really handling it well. 30+ and flat water.

 

[SPORTSCAR]

(Adam was right Johnny!)

???????

Hi Gladys,

Welcome home - you shoulda been out there mate - it doesn't blow like it used to!

Johnny Lindholm is the owner of DE, sorry but you ain't the only Johnny

Adam, one of his crew, told him it was a masthead assy before the hoist but was outvoted.

I sold them the boat and I knew there weren't any fractionals in the kit which is why I grabbed my camera.

See here:

View attachment 129238

G'day Chris. I was at the Rock - not sailing. A few kids out in Optis & Sabots - and smoking! Kids really handling it well. 30+ and flat water.

Flat water? When we motored out of Sandy in a brisk south easter we all thought, Beauty, Sth E, flat water woo hoo!

Once we got out to the course however, some of that 'Flat Water' must have been more than 3m high and the waves were really closely spaced, certainly less than the 35ft length of the boat. One of our crew, who shall remain nameless & blameless, chucked chunks all the way around the course and is rumoured to be considering a career in lawn bowls as a result.

 

[johnnysaint]

(Adam was right Johnny!)

???????

Hi Gladys,

Welcome home - you shoulda been out there mate - it doesn't blow like it used to!

Johnny Lindholm is the owner of DE, sorry but you ain't the only Johnny

Adam, one of his crew, told him it was a masthead assy before the hoist but was outvoted.

I sold them the boat and I knew there weren't any fractionals in the kit which is why I grabbed my camera.

See here:

View attachment 129238

G'day Chris. I was at the Rock - not sailing. A few kids out in Optis & Sabots - and smoking! Kids really handling it well. 30+ and flat water.

Flat water? When we motored out of Sandy in a brisk south easter we all thought, Beauty, Sth E, flat water woo hoo!

Once we got out to the course however, some of that 'Flat Water' must have been more than 3m high and the waves were really closely spaced, certainly less than the 35ft length of the boat. One of our crew, who shall remain nameless & blameless, chucked chunks all the way around the course and is rumoured to be considering a career in lawn bowls as a result.

Done a couple of round the bay races in big SE. Some of the nastiest seas I've seen on the bay. Long fetch & shallower on the west side.