RTI this Saturday

[st599]

The biggest problem in the cruiser fleet in 2011 was the level of gung ho'ness. Rounding the Needles, we had 3 boats within 50 feet, but could only see the masthead antenna as the waves were so high. We had 3 reefs in and were over 11 knots round the back of the Island, others decided it was time for the kite, the lucky ones shredded immediately, the others were heading for Le Havre trying to get it down. The number with no reefs who were dangerously out of control was insane. I'm sure the charter agents kept most of the deposits.

 

[flaming]

Was it really 30-40 in 2011? It was windy but I don't recall it being completely crazy. Just looked at the photos and we had full main and chicken chute on the Elan.

 

[Never Grumble]

The biggest problem in the cruiser fleet in 2011 was the level of gung ho'ness. Rounding the Needles, we had 3 boats within 50 feet, but could only see the masthead antenna as the waves were so high. We had 3 reefs in and were over 11 knots round the back of the Island, others decided it was time for the kite, the lucky ones shredded immediately, the others were heading for Le Havre trying to get it down. The number with no reefs who were dangerously out of control was insane. I'm sure the charter agents kept most of the deposits.

We were a very sensible cruiser boat last year with two reefs in the main/one in the Genoa for most of the race, with big coloured sails stored safely down below. Even at the back of the fleet we watched a number of boats out of control. Given the forecast and last year's experience we've now decided to stay at home. Good luck to those taking part.

 

[st599]

Was it really 30-40 in 2011? It was windy but I don't recall it being completely crazy. Just looked at the photos and we had full main and chicken chute on the Elan.

It was, we saw prolonged 37 on a few occassions. (It built, so the fast boats were past St Cats as it increased)

 

[flaming]

It was, we saw prolonged 37 on a few occassions. (It built, so the fast boats were past St Cats as it increased)

I'm just flicking through my pics from 2011. Only one has the wind instrument in shot, where it says 19.

 

[olly_love]

Was it really 30-40 in 2011? It was windy but I don't recall it being completely crazy. Just looked at the photos and we had full main and chicken chute on the Elan.

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[st599]

I'm just flicking through my pics from 2011. Only one has the wind instrument in shot, where it says 19.

Thinking on it, I'm not sure about the year, I'll check my photos. It was definitely very windy as we went round 2 hours quicker than every other time.

 

[olly_love]

It was windy but not mental, it think 30 down the back of the island,

we snapped the pole and then the rudder on the Corby and had to drogue steer home.

 

[ithet]

Class cancellations...

Round the Island Race - Latest news

 

[flaming]

Class cancellations...

Round the Island Race - Latest news

Unsurprising.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

The DF920s are still on then. But no Gunboats. I wonder why that could be?

 

[flaming]

The DF920s are still on then. But no Gunboats. I wonder why that could be?

Weren’t any entered anyway…

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Weren’t any entered anyway…

True. There’s not many in uk, in fact, half of them capsised last year. Slinky Malinki excluded too though, they’ve d9ne a few Fastnets, you’d expect them to know a thing or two.

 

[jaminb]

I was just slipping lines when the Coastguard broadcast a Force 8 Gale forecast for later at the Needles. Needless to say I have tied back up and wont be spectating from an anchorage tomorrow!

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I was just slipping lines when the Coastguard broadcast a Force 8 Gale forecast for later at the Needles. Needless to say I have tied back up and wont be spectating from an anchorage tomorrow!

33/39 knots there right now. I can tell that without checking, by the tone of the howl from the windows and gutters.

 

[dunedin]

33/39 knots there right now. I can tell that without checking, by the tone of the howl from the windows and gutters.

Calm and sunny evening in Scotland, but nobody would believe that

Wishing you Safe and fun boating for those that do make it to the start tomorrow

 

[wonkywinch]

 

[Chiara’s slave]

You can almost see my house on that map. And the good ship Chiara.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Not very nice this morning, 54 kn gusts at the Needles. Flaming is almost there now.

 

[wonkywinch]

Two boats I know are retired. One a pro racer "judged will be too risky at St Cats".

The You Tube livestream not running for some reason?