Pinnaroos (WA, Australia) - 2010-05-27
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
Birdman
28.25(D)
25.22(D)
8.56(D)
12.86(D)
22.37(D)
18(D)
lao shi
32.18(D)
29.69(D)
20.46(D)
19.82(D)
27.89(D)
49(D)
Pointman
29.59(D)
24.3(D)
0(D)
17.37(D)
15.67(D)
9.56(D)
Dolph
28.34 [PB](D)
27.33 [PB](D)
6.56 [PB](D)
18.2 [PB](D)
14.58 [PB](D)
15.46 [PB](D)
nebbian
Mineral
Pugsie
Chris Porter
Hardpole
Marcel
Macka Packa
Snake
Lezzz
Windxtasy
Jemma
Obelix
Grumpy
scarrgo
Jonah
JJ
Ricey
WINGMAN
Bunyip
bono
alistair
Average30.8928.5114.5119.0125.1333.50
Birdman (1819km):
5217 days ago
1 categories

Melville, Modified Screamer, NP V8 6.5m2.

Had a great first 20 minutes, then wind dropped and I'm sailing a semi-sinker - oops!!  We need a new category - time spent trying to water start.  I reckon 15 minutes out of the hour.  Despite setbacks, can only say that grovelling around Melville water still beats workin'!!!!.

 

 



lao shi (27489km):
5217 days ago
6 categories

Made the most of another fiction forecast from the bureau. Almost got a good hour before being becalmed 2 mins from the end and ended up at Majestics. Naughty mile was just before the wind died and contained the peak speed, not bad for mid river. Slogged for a while and finally caught a bit of wind to avoid the walk of shame.

Good to meet Dolph and see Pointman and Birdman out.

Venom was rock solid in very choppy conditions.

Warp 6.3, Sonic100, 38cm venom.

Just for you Mineral, my squiggly lines.

track

Windxtasy, went out at 3.40.



Pointman (8480km):
5217 days ago

Typical winter skunking at Melville.

Got down there @ 4 and it was honking, gusting to 25K+.

Went with the Futura 111 + 7.0 TR5 + 36 Goldwing.  One decent powered up run for a near-30 peak.  Apart from that it was an exercise in trying to stay afloat.

It's testament to the power of windsurfing that I still drove home in a good mood, and the kids usual infuriating antics at dinner made me smile rather than yell in frustration. 

Props to Mark for an impressive recovery from what was shaping up as an epic walk of shame...he was down by Majestic when I arrived, but put the elusive gusts to good use and made it back upwind in fine style Cool

Good to meet new team member Dolph.  The Pinna family continues to expand.



Dolph (15km):
5211 days ago

Thornlie, WA, AU



Comments
Mineral


WA
Australia
5218 days ago

Tracks, can we see your squiggly lines?
Windxtasy


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

What time did you go Mark, and where did you start from?

Didn't you go out Obelix? The wind reports from Ocean Reef looked awesome!

There was so little wind here I did gardening this morning. By the time the wind came in here ~ 1.30 it was too late for me unfortunately.

Your "Time out" must be almost up Mineral... when are you back on the water?
Obelix


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Nice Lao Shi. I'm impressed that you guys went out in this volatile weather and the rain.

 

 
Obelix


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

>>>Didn't you go out Obelix? The wind reports from Ocean Reef looked awesome!

It was all over the place all morning. I had a freezing diving session on Tuesday and still feel cold so I chickened out. Ocean Reef was too much for me. Maybe with Greg's board...  

I'm envious now...
Sammy


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Greaaaat NM & H Mark, concidering the weather Cool
Pointman


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Great hour Mark.

Shame the wind crapped out at the end there.
Mineral


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Windxtasy, I was aiming for a busted arsed session on Sunday, but looking at the forcastFrown 

And the first few I am only aiming at floating on a Formula, so it wont be to excitingInnocent

 

Not a bad session Mark, well doneCool
Hardpole


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Im Jealous I didnt get out now - but busy with work and helping my son study for his maths exam ! I dont know if I am going to pass. Seabreeze made Monday look good but I see it has dissapeared now.
Obelix


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Have faith in BOM inability to predict weather Smile

It's bound to get windy on Sunday.
Windxtasy


WA
Australia
5217 days ago

Windxtasy, I was aiming for a busted arsed session on Sunday.

Mineral, you've done enough busting things while sailing! Smile  Take it easy!

Any sailing will be exciting after such a long hiatus.

Fingers crossed for some wind for you.
nebbian


WA
Australia
5216 days ago

Hey Mineral, great to hear that you're back to fighting form Laughing

We might have to reclaim Pinaroo from those pesky kiters Wink
evets


WA
Australia
5216 days ago

Mineral, are you going to be on a windsurfer again? That would be tremendous news. Hope it goes well.
Mineral


WA
Australia
5211 days ago

Great first post DolphCool Hope many more to comeSmile
lao shi


WA
Australia
5210 days ago

Pretty good speeds for a rookie! Welcome to the crew, DolphCool