Dipper
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There's an SLI (sneaky little island) 10 miles from the start on a CC of 42°. Don't hit it.
SOL leg 5 - Watch out at the start!
- Thread starter Dipper
- Start date
sarabande
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Noted, thanks. I have packed the barbecue.
something odd here.
"Next Race: 00d 03h 34m 07s
Current Races:
SOL'S IMOCA Global Challenge 2011 - Leg 5
We're nearly there! Its only a few more thousand nautical miles. Here we traverse the Atlantic from SW to NE (Cape Horn to the Straits of Gibraltar). NOR here. WX Updates: 0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230. RANKING: Ocean/Global Challenge/SYC
Race starts: Mar 02nd 16:00 Registration Open! "
A mismatch between the start time and the countdown ?
something odd here.
"Next Race: 00d 03h 34m 07s
Current Races:
SOL'S IMOCA Global Challenge 2011 - Leg 5
We're nearly there! Its only a few more thousand nautical miles. Here we traverse the Atlantic from SW to NE (Cape Horn to the Straits of Gibraltar). NOR here. WX Updates: 0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230. RANKING: Ocean/Global Challenge/SYC
Race starts: Mar 02nd 16:00 Registration Open! "
A mismatch between the start time and the countdown ?
Dipper
Well-Known Member
They always have short races in between the main races. The next short race is SSANZ Round North Island Race 2011 - Leg 3 starting 02:00 tomorrow.
sarabande
Well-Known Member
ooops.
: Next Race is the NZ one at 02:00. Not Leg 5. Ahem.
That's what lambing does for the brain.
Tks Dipper
: Next Race is the NZ one at 02:00. Not Leg 5. Ahem.That's what lambing does for the brain.
Tks Dipper
Martin_J
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I'm slow as well.... now I know who YBW_sara is! Hi from MJM.
sarabande
Well-Known Member
hi MJM
Martin_J
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Have not managed to view the forum all day... Using Safari now and all good again..
That timer has caught me out before though... was concerned for a while then was awakened to what was wrong!
With regards to setting a DC for the start of leg 5.. I will make sure I do it as well for this start. I suggested it to others after leg 3 then planned to get up and start leg 4 in the morning - but I woke up late thus setting off 6 minutes behind the fleet!
Good luck to all in Leg 5!!!
That timer has caught me out before though... was concerned for a while then was awakened to what was wrong!
With regards to setting a DC for the start of leg 5.. I will make sure I do it as well for this start. I suggested it to others after leg 3 then planned to get up and start leg 4 in the morning - but I woke up late thus setting off 6 minutes behind the fleet!
Good luck to all in Leg 5!!!
fisherZ
Well-Known Member
You can also set more accurate DC's using Brainaid's Sailonline Toolbox.
Fairwinds to all in Leg 5
Cobblers
Fairwinds to all in Leg 5
Cobblers
TrevB
Member
You can also set more accurate DC's using Brainaid's Sailonline Toolbox.
Fairwinds to all in Leg 5
Cobblers
Toolbox?? I just stick a wet finger in the air and take it from there
pendlecats
Well-Known Member
I got off at 1 second past 16:00 brilliant,,,,,, wrong direction though
Dipper
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I got off at 1 second past 16:00 brilliant,,,,,, wrong direction though
You can go the other way round if you want. We don't mind.
Spyro
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Not got the hang of these DCs yet Al?
Alistairr
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No, I usually do them pretty well when I remember to set them, just completely forgot about the race, was too busy at work, and got an e-mail from Trevorr reminding me the race had started, missed the start by 33mins, 3rd start in a row I've missed the start, gutted!!!!
Oh well, there's always next year!
Cheers and Happy sailing.
Al.
PS thanks Trevorr.
Oh well, there's always next year!
Cheers and Happy sailing.
Al.
PS thanks Trevorr.
Dipper
Well-Known Member
A virtual pint to TrevB for taking the scenic route through the Sound.
TrevB
Member
Cheers! I felt I had to go through for old times sake
pendlecats
Well-Known Member
Looks like I should have fitted those wheels to the keel, they would come in handy in crossing South Georgia. 
pendlecats
Well-Known Member
I am making my excuses now for when my boat goes off in an odd direction or I run aground.
I'm off to Centre Parks Longleat so depending on Internet access, swimming, cycling, eating and making merry with the family. I may not do very well from now on.
I'm off to Centre Parks Longleat so depending on Internet access, swimming, cycling, eating and making merry with the family. I may not do very well from now on.
Careka
New Member
be ready
today at 2100UTC new start.
have fun.
NOR_Careka
today at 2100UTC new start.
have fun.
NOR_Careka
pendlecats
Well-Known Member
Virtually no internet, 
Anyone fancy tacking my boat now and again???
Anyone fancy tacking my boat now and again???
Dipper
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Virtually no internet,
Anyone fancy tacking my boat now and again???
If you really want to take the risk, PM me your password although I'm doing very badly myself at the moment.
I'm down at the boat during the day but I can check before I go and when I get back.
