Good luck to ALL, heading to Luderitz

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sailquik said..

At the end tony got the same unchecked 44.5kt 500m so we don't know who was faster yet. I think it will be Tony but at least I had the record for a few moments!
I am sure we will find out in the morning.

Fantastic effort Andrew and Tony.

How do you think one of your old guns would go down that run?

Cheers Russ

looking good Tony





Andrew fantastic

GO AUSSIE!!!

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sailquik said..

At the end tony got the same unchecked 44.5kt 500m so we don't know who was faster yet. I think it will be Tony but at least I had the record for a few moments!
I am sure we will find out in the morning.

Great first real session there guys, pace yourself you have another week to go....

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Spotty said..

Hey Alex,

...Anyway you get to ride up front at Luderitz mate on AMAC's (Ka) M'41 that I have borrowed for the event, but don't tell him I wrote on his board ok. As they say every little bit helps, and thanks again to anyone who has rallied behind any of us Aussies headed to Luderitz.

....56 knots hey, faster than A2, well that would be something to talk about at school!.

Wow Spotty!

That is such an honour. Mum was so touched she was in tears.

I reckon, if anyone can do it (faster than A2), it's going to be YOU! I will try to achieve my goal (28+ knots) and you can double me! You will be riding up front with me too.

Good luck to you all - we'll be thinking of you and watching for Facebook updates.

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TASSIEROCKS said..

Fantastic effort Andrew and Tony.

How do you think one of your old guns would go down that run?

Cheers Russ

This old gun didn't go too bad Russ!

Oh... you mean the boards.....

Actually, I think they would do very well. The small boards Patrik has here are quite narrow in the tail. If they had a modern fin I think to old guns would be very close behind, but they would be a real problem to start in this fluky, gusty wind in the canal.

I was thinking I might need a smaller board and tried to get a Mistral 37 for the trip but it didn't come off. Now I am not so sure. The CA40 has a bit more volume and length and is a lot easier to water start than some of the submarines I see here. It is a big advantage to get going quickly to take the bend at speed. In fact for me it is essential so I don't get slammed when I turn downwind. The CA 40 is doing that very well for me. It is still sitting on the water very well and stable at just over 47 knots so I am really happy with it. Not sure if I can crack a 50 kts peak but I recon the board will take it if I can.

Looks like 2 days off now before another round of multiples windy days.

PS. Watch this young Frenchman, Gautier Bourgeois. Today he just smashed it and his is slightly lighter than me (but a little taller) . He is for sure the fastest small guy in the world!

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KevinD002 said..

At 75kgs, that guy is blazing down the course! I'm curious if anyone going to luderitz is under 65kg.

Lena Erdil, 62 kg!

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sailquik said..

TASSIEROCKS said..

Fantastic effort Andrew and Tony.

How do you think one of your old guns would go down that run?

Cheers Russ

This old gun didn't go too bad Russ!

Oh... you mean the boards.....

Actually, I think they would do very well. The small boards Patrik has here are quite narrow in the tail. If they had a modern fin I think to old guns would be very close behind, but they would be a real problem to start in this fluky, gusty wind in the canal.

I was thinking I might need a smaller board and tried to get a Mistral 37 for the trip but it didn't come off. Now I am not so sure. The CA40 has a bit more volume and length and is a lot easier to water start than some of the submarines I see here. It is a big advantage to get going quickly to take the bend at speed. In fact for me it is essential so I don't get slammed when I turn downwind. The CA 40 is doing that very well for me. It is still sitting on the water very well and stable at just over 47 knots so I am really happy with it. Not sure if I can crack a 50 kts peak but I recon the board will take it if I can.

Looks like 2 days off now before another round of multiples windy days.

PS. Watch this young Frenchman, Gautier Bourgeois. Today he just smashed it and his is slightly lighter than me (but a little taller) . He is for sure the fastest small guy in the world!

I've been a FB friend with Gautier over 3 years now both being on Loft sails in the past and it's been very interesting watching the young fellas progress can remember the first time he cracked a 40knts 2 sec peak he's homespot cops some very strong winds so he does get to sail in those type of conditions a bit. video of his home spot in France.
F665

Looks like you took your foot off the gas too early Andrew.

When do you guys start sailing again?

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Jezstrt said..

When do you guys start sailing again?

Today in a couple of hours.

Awesome, all the best!

There's a gopro on the mast on that run. Would love to see the vid.
Sounds like more to come... Good luck!!!

Great pic of the boys and great to see in the vid they still have their sense of humour

Spotty and Brad are on their way

I cant remember any powered up run where I backed of before I was in the finish box. I recon that one was one of the really slow runs at the end where I was really underpowered at the end. Just sailed into a complete hole and had to stand up because of it.

some nice photos on windsurfing44