Sydney to Hobart 2019

[PIL66 - XL2]

Fusion is going on the market if anyone is looking for a pearler of a boat for the two handed division . 

Hoppy's in the market

 

[DtM]

Have to deliver it to Melbourne.

Electric toilet?

 

[shaggybaxter]

Have to deliver it to Melbourne.

Electric toilet?

Curses. I knew I shoulda gone the bidet route.

 

[hoppy]

Comanche is well on the way home, passing Samoa ATM. So much for the sold to USA rumours...

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:1276827/zoom:10

No sign of Alive on AIS. Last position was from July 20th in Honolulu. Perhaps waiting for the delivery crew?

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:694124/mmsi:503011250/vessel:ALIVE

 

[view at the front]

We just had a reunion of our 1996 S/H crew from Di-Hard last week.  We had 8 of our crew of 10 together for Whidbey island Race Week, including our Australian "translator" in Oak Harbor, Washington for the series.  We were also invited to do the Sydney Harbor Series before S/H.  It was a magnificent experience that I was able to experience with my oldest son. I'm not sure that we truly know the awe of offshore racing in the USA. . . Boxing Day will never be the same.

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

Entered....... 

 

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Entered....... 

XL2, Maserati, or Comanche?

 

[Checked]

XL2, Maserati, or Comanche?

Mas.

Multis next year.

Big C. ?

 

[jack_sparrow]

Big C. ?

Already back in Oz.

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

Maserati

 

[terrafirma]

So if Comanche is in Oz already it's safe to assume it will enter. Not as if it isn't capable of winning the Hobart even with Oats and BJ. If the weather leans to the Big Indian this time she will win. Will be interesting to see how Black Jack goes and if Wild Oats has any more tricks up her sleeves? 

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

So if Comanche is in Oz already it's safe to assume it will enter. Not as if it isn't capable of winning the Hobart even with Oats and BJ. If the weather leans to the Big Indian this time she will win. Will be interesting to see how Black Jack goes and if Wild Oats has any more tricks up her sleeves? 

Comanche will go

BJ will improve in areas where Oats have... and Oats will improve by controlling MR (and some mods but not sure what mods).

Scally.... very outside chance if others break...

It's all been said before.... C will win if there is consistent breeze... not sure on the other two..

One thing I do know... I don't go regularly but now that I am, it will blow stink on the nose.... Either way If I make the line, it will be my last...

 

[Sugarscoop]

finishing order in a heavy upwind? Infotrack got the legs? Its proven to be quick upwind exiting the harbour.

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

finishing order in a heavy upwind? Infotrack got the legs? Its proven to be quick upwind exiting the harbour.

Heavy upwind = Comanche

 

[Jono]

Upwind. Take Brindabella. You'll even have time for a roast

 

[terrafirma]

Comanche will go

BJ will improve in areas where Oats have... and Oats will improve by controlling MR (and some mods but not sure what mods).

Scally.... very outside chance if others break...

It's all been said before.... C will win if there is consistent breeze... not sure on the other two..

One thing I do know... I don't go regularly but now that I am, it will blow stink on the nose.... Either way If I make the line, it will be my last...

MR getting into Politics after this Hobart.! Not sure who will control him when that happens?? 

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

Upwind. Take Brindabella. You'll even have time for a roast

I did mention it

 

[mad]

Comanche will go

BJ will improve in areas where Oats have... and Oats will improve by controlling MR (and some mods but not sure what mods).

Scally.... very outside chance if others break...

It's all been said before.... C will win if there is consistent breeze... not sure on the other two..

One thing I do know... I don't go regularly but now that I am, it will blow stink on the nose.... Either way If I make the line, it will be my last...

How much are we betting on the ‘be my last’ part?  

 

[DtM]

It is usual to say that after the finish not before the start.  :lol:

And what about doing it on the XL2 ?

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

How much are we betting on the ‘be my last’ part?  

But I really mean it this time

It is usual to say that after the finish not before the start.  :lol:

And what about doing it on the XL2 ?

The boat is totally capable but it's too stressful for me so won't happen