Recent content by qsiv

Re: Hypothermia ... kills quicker than you think ! [ QUOTE ] In northern cold waters ... Hypo can kill in a matter of a few minutes ... especially if MOB person starts to swim towards a marker !! Sounds stupid but true. sorry to be so morbid ... [/ QUOTE ] True - but equally you can get...

[ QUOTE ] qsiv, good to see you posting again, how's things? [/ QUOTE ] Noit too bad - still have too many boats - the new one is certainly quick - 20 knots under reefed main only was exciting, as was 19 knots in just 22-25 this summer. The real joy is the ability to sail upwind at 7 or 8...

It depends why the main is backwinding. If it is that the kite is strapped too tight, and the main sheeted on, then pulling dow a reef wont make much difference - you simply need to flatten the entry of the main, full cunningham, ease checks, and more backstay (not that those are really...

I've got the second on the bigger boat. Works brilliantly well - I routinely pull down reefs with the sail powered up (no flogging) . The first can generate all sorts of issues with lead angles, and the load on the tack that is generated when trying to pass the load down to the clew must be...

no -sailing ....

Been a bit hectic. Had a fun time at Cowes last year, then the boat was ashore at Hamble Yachts whilst a new main track was glued on to the rig (stronger). Brought her back on February 14th with a crowd aboard. One hour from the Squadron to Bridge was an OK start, then the wind freshened as...

seems ok for others - you can find it (and others) at this place

Thanks - did the image show for you - others have had difficulty. As for me and mine - same old issues as two years ago, but the boys and yours truly are managing fine. Had fun at Cowes last year, and had a fun sail back across the Channel in February. 8 1/2 hours to Jersey seemed like quick...

been a while since I was here ...

Looks like a classic case of you get what you pay for... scary.

Stories of problems on Match 42 and 38 in Australia too. Lifted from SailingAnarchy .. Translated by a non sailor Apparently in the MiraMare cup race, there was a horrendous accident. They found the boat on its side, and the cause is now under investigation. The outfit posting this article is...

Could always save the effort, and acquire a <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sailinganarchy.com>Sailing Anarchy</A> flag <hr width=100% size=1>

Re: Is Scuttlebutt the world\'s best yacht club? but I prefer the virtual hangover! <hr width=100% size=1>

Well, our thruster (Sleipner/Sidepower) will push the bow anyway you want in F6, on a 28 tonne cruising boat. Wouldnt be without it in modern marinas in a larger boat, as manhandling just isnt an option. <hr width=100% size=1>

.. and how much scarier in fog? Given that they keep to the published schedules, even in thick fog, they certainly dont reduce speed significantly. <hr width=100% size=1>