Sydney To Hobart 2018

[random]

With 10 min updates for the tracker, what possible advantage did they gain?  They sailed a great race and fuck silly protests.

Since when did proving an advantage excuse not following the rulz?

 

[Cal20sailor]

On Vessel Finder here last AIS transmission was 2 hours before the start off Bradleys Head. Could be the Russians.

Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money.  

 

[trt131]

Jack, I am not sure why AIS does not show all boats on  the commercial apps.  If you look at the fleet over the whole race I suspect there were about 25% that did not show at all and another 50% that dropped in and out at various time.

 

[Cal20sailor]

The ladies are awesome!  I'm hoping they can squeak out a win.  

 

[Mid]

ho hum , what have we here .....................

 

[animeproblem]

Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money.  

Would those be smocking or non guns?

 

[Mid]

ho hum , what have we here .....................

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FAIR SAILING

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A boat and her owner shall compete in compliance with recognized principles of sportsmanship and fair play. A boat may be penalized under this rule only if it is clearly established that these principles have been violated. The penalty shall be either disqualification or disqualification that is not excludable.

 

[paps49]

Interesting Scally has been removed from the retired list. Sponsor pressure?

 

[resist]

WOX to pip Alive, great stuff

Voodoo is looking in a pretty good spot if they stay in the breeze for the next hour or two. they’re sailing a bloody good race 

 

[resist]

Interesting Scally has been removed from the retired list. Sponsor pressure?

Still there for me

 

[paps49]

Still there for me

Yes, seems to be just on the LO page but not IRC.

 

[paps49]

She shows on the PHRF list too, does she not have an IRC rating or just a glitch.

 

[Forourselves]

Get a fucking clue.

Shut the fuck up.

 

[jack_sparrow]

Jack, I am not sure why AIS does not show all boats on  the commercial apps.  If you look at the fleet over the whole race I suspect there were about 25% that did not show at all and another 50% that dropped in and out at various time.

To explain AIS recieve differences. Firstly they will all have Class B Transceivers which are are lower powered and give priority to Class A transceivers on commercial vessels. Secondly most will share the same VHF antenna via a splitter and it will be mast mounted to comply with rules. However the most common fault with AIS and VHF transmission power is the coax cable to the antenna where moisture has entered via connections. The latter is the most common cause for AIS drop outs in correctly installed setups.

The commercial AIS apps all use a vast number of different sources for AIS positions terrestrial, marine and low orbit satellites. So there is no where a boat with a fully functioning AIS operating at full power can hide.

 

[Cal20sailor]

Shut the fuck up.

Get a room.  

 

[paps49]

Get a room.  

Please no.

 

[jack_sparrow]

WOX to pip Alive, great stuff

Voodoo is looking in a pretty good spot if they stay in the breeze for the next hour or two. they’re sailing a bloody good race 

WOX gives Alive time. In fact Ichi has displaced WOX from #2 spot. Voodoo at #4 could improve if someone stumbles. Alive only got 12 minutes up her sleeve over Ichi at the moment based on DTG and spot SOG's.

 

[trt131]

To explain AIS recieve differences. Firstly they will all have Class B Transceivers which are are lower powered and give priority to Class A transceivers on commercial vessels. Secondly most will share the same VHF antenna via a splitter and it will be mast mounted to comply with rules. However the most common fault with AIS and VHF transmission power is the coax cable to the antenna where moisture has entered via connections. The latter is the most common cause for AIS drop outs in correctly installed setups.

The commercial AIS apps all use a vast number of different sources for AIS positions terrestrial, marine and low orbit satellites. So there is no where a boat with a fully functioning AIS operating at full power can hide.

Jack, thanks for the explanation.

 

[Cal20sailor]

I do have to say that in my very humble opinion, the start coverage was phenomenal, and the comments and tracking of boats as they made their way was second to none.  Thank you Australia yachting for reminding me that this race is the showcase event annually.  Incredibly entertaining.  

 

[DtM]

Interesting Scally has been removed from the retired list. Sponsor pressure?

She was not entered in IRC.  Check out the bottom of PHS in which she was entered