Transpac 2017
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Thisnametaken
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Agreed. I recall reading when Comanche was launched that they specifically did not include powered sail handling systems in order to qualify for various world records without the asterisk. She should get the Barn Door
Thisnametaken
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What is up with Mr. Bill?
DtM
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The Big Injun can switch between powered winches and not I think.
Thisnametaken
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Not true. http://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/comanche-the-31-5m-sailing-superyacht-built-to-win--2063
"When Jim Clark decided on a supermaxi, his plan was to go for line honours rather than wins on corrected time, and speed/distance records that could be set for yachts with human powered winches. “I don’t want any of that record stuff with an asterisk that says push-button winches,” Jim Clark scoffs."
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Moonduster
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Comanche has a single hydraulically powered winch strategically located for use with most lines. The remaining winches are pedestal powered.
On a race like Transpac, there's no differentiation between powered winches and powered canting keel, neither is eligible for the Door.
As a result, I would expect Comanche had a fuel weight strategy and that engine use was moderate, but when the thing was running, the powered winch was in use.
On a race like Transpac, there's no differentiation between powered winches and powered canting keel, neither is eligible for the Door.
As a result, I would expect Comanche had a fuel weight strategy and that engine use was moderate, but when the thing was running, the powered winch was in use.
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And from here ...
HONOLULU, HI – In the pre-dawn hours this morning, Manouch Moshayedi’s Bakewell-White-designed Rio 100 crossed the finish line at Diamond Head to be the first-to-finish monohull without powered assistance, and thereby winner of the historic Barn Door Trophy in the 2017 Transpac.
HONOLULU, HI – In the pre-dawn hours this morning, Manouch Moshayedi’s Bakewell-White-designed Rio 100 crossed the finish line at Diamond Head to be the first-to-finish monohull without powered assistance, and thereby winner of the historic Barn Door Trophy in the 2017 Transpac.
Moonduster
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And from the NOR ...
Monohull yachts not having RRS 51 or 52 waivers will be eligible for the Barn Door Trophy, all others will be eligible for the Merlin Trophy.
Rule 51 is about moveable ballast
Rule 52 is about powered standing rigging, running rigging, appendages and spars
Any other questions?
Monohull yachts not having RRS 51 or 52 waivers will be eligible for the Barn Door Trophy, all others will be eligible for the Merlin Trophy.
Rule 51 is about moveable ballast
Rule 52 is about powered standing rigging, running rigging, appendages and spars
Any other questions?
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DamnSkippy
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Anyone look at the Pac52 vs 2009 winner Samba Pa Ti? Samba would have been only a few hours behind on elapsed time but would have corrected out over a day ahead.
DogBalls
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Medusa has water in fuel issue and had to manage it.
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Whats up with Pwachet - 0.0 on the live tracker as I type
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Whats up with Pwachet - 0.0 on the live tracker as I type
frostbit
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For boats still on the course, my concern with the hurricane churning south and heading WNW?
