Comments on: Heat 6 @ Lake Macquarie

By: Sean OBrien

Sean OBrien — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:47:55 +0000

I only “just” got what Rick was talking about earlier today …

Brett, I think the request was about more ‘on water’ windsurfing photos. hahahaha.

I’m still sticking to my guns that that’s me in the photo wearing my dad’s hat. Pretty sure I wouldn’t have asked my dad to carry the board up the beach after he slaved all day as the beach-manager :-/

By: Tristan

Tristan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:39:27 +0000

It’s rigs at the front and boards in the background.

John O’brien is wearing a board in the photo featuring Nathan, and Brett is wearing his board in the photo where Ben is featuring.

By: Rick Murray

Rick Murray — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:46:17 +0000

Hey Brett,
Sean says I should direct my question about hats to you.

Can you explain all the recent photos of all the new style of hats people are wearing ( rigs on heads )on the Stormriders home page, heat 5, 6 and 7. eg Nathan Bowness,Ben Morell etc.

By: Sam Parker

Sam Parker — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:13:54 +0000

Don’t let this one simmer down Steve as it makes for great reading!

By: John OBrien

John OBrien — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:17:58 +0000

In regard to the race on Sunday, the principal race officer discussed the prevailing wind condition with me over the radio a number of times before the decision was taken to abandon the race.

Some facts that can be supported by AUS120 GPS track: race started at 13:57:18 .. first finisher 14:21:16 .. elapsed time = 23:58 minutes. I now refer to SI 13.3 Time Limit – Formula/Raceboards is 20 minutes. The principal race officer made the correct decision. QED as we use to say when I was a boy at school.

It is important to read all the SI not only those that may give an individual an advantage.

During the Oceanics in Jan, the principal race officer was often faced with a decision on suitable race conditions. Brian frequently consulted with me as I had a better view on the hill with my binoculars; I believe between the two of us we got it right most times.

John O

By: Sean OBrien

Sean OBrien — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:37:24 +0000

Steve,

Check point 3 in the Sailing Instructions (in the info menu, above). Although they probably don’t go into specifics in the new (or old) RRS, the rules we run under are the RRS except when modified by the NOR or the SI’s.

From the SI’s: “The sole judge as to suitable conditions for racing to commence and or to continue and the course to be sailed will be the principal race officer (alters FRR 91.5 and 91.8).”

ie, the race crew make the call. I just wanted to explain that they don’t just “make up” the call, they base it on some old rules (ie, the 50% rule) which used to be in place as a guide.

Rick, you and I both know the wearing of hats is quite geigh. I cannot explain any of it …

By: Rick Murray

Rick Murray — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:24:40 +0000

STEVE
DO I REALLY HAVE TO SAY IT AGAIN!!

By: Rick Murray

Rick Murray — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:43:10 +0000

Thanks Sean for explaining all that.
Can you also explain all the recent photos of all the new style of hats people are wearing in the heat event photos? eg Nathan Bowness,Ben Morell etc.

By: NSW Windsurfing Series - Heat 6 Results | Windsurfing NSW

NSW Windsurfing Series - Heat 6 Results | Windsurfing NSW — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:04:17 +0000

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By: steven

steven — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:47:57 +0000

I could not see any thing about minimum wind strength or 50% of the fleet not planing in the 2009-2012 rules.

My understanding of the 2009-2012 rules is if place finishes with in the time limit then the race cannot be abandoned.

I like this rule as it is simple to follow, with no judgment calls!

PS.On Sunday only Gary had the class maximum 12.5 sail size up, most of the fleet did not even have there largest sail up!