Tooling up and heading out...
Sun, 8 Mar 09 15:14
The wind has come in a little stronger than expected/predicted so we are all getting geared up and will head across to Speed-spot for the fourth time in this record attempt.
VESTAS SAILROCKET is sitting patiently outside whilst we burden her with data loggers, Trimble GPS units and onboard cameras.
We won't start the live-view until we are about to commit to a run.
Any ol' day like this could turn out to be the one. We will be running at low tide which is always a bit riskier for us as the amount of run off at the end of the course is reduced due to shallows... but we have to make the most of any weather windows we get.
Righto... let's see what's on offer.
Cheers, Paul
Good Luck
Submitted by chewieb on Sun, 03/08/2009 - 18:19.Its blowing old boots here in Weymouth, so you have the better weather :+)
Best of luck
Chewie
We cancelled the afternoon's
Submitted by JeremyLees on Sun, 03/08/2009 - 19:21.We cancelled the afternoon's racing at Starcross. due to nasty, swirling off-shore squalls.
A Hornet and a B14 bravely ventured out for a 'play' but neither managed to stay upright for long. Let's hope Sailrocket does a great deal better and manages a brilliant run - fingers crossed!
Is the water smoother at low tide?
Jeremy