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« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2009, 12:15:36 AM » |
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good sparring with Penang Mafia and Levi..
now it's 1350 hrs, it is super sunny blue sky and wind is building up as i'm typing this.
looks good for more downhaul and outhaul condition than y'day.
wind finally came around 3pm, started at 10 kts, then built up till 18 kts (constant between 12-18 kts) sailed 2.5 hrs, local shortboarders were on 7.5m. hope the wind stays thru out this week. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2009, 12:17:47 AM » |
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Can someone advice what is the recommended sail size + board size for the raceboard category. Raceboard & Formula is separated by different category right?
Thanks
RB - any board with daggerboard with max sail size = 7.5m Formula - max 100cm width, max 70cm fin and max 12.5m sail when r u coming up to Penang, good wind here |
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« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2009, 01:28:32 AM » |
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Thanks for the input Meng. I'll be arriving Thursday morning. See you there  |
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« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2009, 02:08:18 PM » |
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unfortunately, the wind is taking a break today.
sky is overcast and hints of rain in the afternoon.
the dark clouds from Butterworth side spoiled the build up.
in the meantime, we are planning for a swim and catching up on our shopping....
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« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2009, 02:43:24 PM » |
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Bring me back a nasi kandar bro. Cheers!
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« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2009, 02:01:35 PM » |
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sunny today, clear blue sky...
bright green sea, looks like ripples is filling in soon.
expected to be at least 12 kts later in the afternoon.
good for another day of workout...
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« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2009, 11:12:56 AM » |
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Had a good run yesterday. Wind was OK, at least can get me plane on 7.4. Wish I have a bigger sail. Launching from the bay is a bit tricky. Used my sinky 111, ended up spending good 15 minutes trying to pass the shifty & windless area. Bad decision.  Hope today's marathon gonna be fun. A little excited, can't wait to pop the cherry hehe.. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2009, 06:14:30 PM » |
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wind failed to blow for Formula in Marathon, only the raceboards and other dinghy classes were out.
hope the rain clouds clear for a good weekend of course racing
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« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2009, 10:03:52 PM » |
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I'd imagine today the formula guys are having great time in the race. Towards the afternoon the wind blows very strongly. Crazy! As for me... Went out when the wind wasn't even enough to get me planing on my small 7.4m sail, let alone going upwind. It was 10 miles of drifting down the strong currents Should've known but was determined to make it to the race. By the time the wind picks up & I finally I could go back upwind the race is already almost over. Pathetic. Oh well..No pain, no gain, no regrets. |
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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2009, 04:00:11 AM » |
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the wind compensated the friday's light wind condition...
truly Penang wind made ideal condition for Formula and other sailing activities.
3 races were held on the sunny sat.
1st race was held in 8-10 kts
2nd race onwards, the wind went up to 16 kts.
3rd race, wind was blowing between 12-19 kts.
by then the really wind finally came in over 20 kts (max 25 kts gust, i think).
OD decided to cancel the 4th race as many sailors had decided to return to shore due to strong wind and big waves.
dinner BBQ was held on Leong Soon's family holiday bunglow on Penang hill overlooking the whole of Penang city, cool and relaxing.
we had to take 4WD stormtroopers to climb super steep slopes.
provisonal result ;
Koo , 1-1-1
Kai , 2,3,2
Meng , 4,2,3
Leong Soon , 2,4,4
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« Reply #25 on: March 01, 2009, 04:01:17 AM » |
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I'd imagine today the formula guys are having great time in the race. Towards the afternoon the wind blows very strongly. Crazy! As for me... Went out when the wind wasn't even enough to get me planing on my small 7.4m sail, let alone going upwind. It was 10 miles of drifting down the strong currents Should've known but was determined to make it to the race. By the time the wind picks up & I finally I could go back upwind the race is already almost over. Pathetic. Oh well..No pain, no gain, no regrets. don't worry too much, try again.... i'm sure everyone is tired and sleeping like a log. |
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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2009, 10:13:24 AM » |
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Hi Meng , What are yo doing 4am in the morning , you should be sleeping, Going to watch sunrise ?  How big was the formula fleet ? Tell LS I will try to make it next year. |
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« Reply #27 on: March 01, 2009, 09:16:00 PM » |
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Hi Meng , What are yo doing 4am in the morning , you should be sleeping, Going to watch sunrise ? How big was the formula fleet ? Tell LS I will try to make it next year. pj, typed at 4am cos we came down from Penang hill quite late lah.... ; ) formula fleet is about 10 sailors. 3 races were held on sun. wind blew around 14-18kts, super choppy and big swells. formula boards were 'ballet' jumping during upwind legs. final results (before 1 disgards); Koo, 1,1,1,1,1,1 Kai, 2,4,2,1,2,DNF Leong Soon, 3,2,DSQ,5,3,3 Meng, 4,3,3,4,4,2 all are pretty sun-burnt with aching palms... |
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« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2009, 05:55:06 PM » |
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Even though it was 14-18 knots e current and waves made it as though it was only 8-10 knots? Damn irritating when we went downwind close to the mini island.. Caught afew rubbish during e race.. But overall good and fun trip..
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