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  • in reply to: Australian Nationals 2015? #676
    Paul White
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    Australian Weta Nationals Poll

    In trying to organise the nationals we need to try to please the majoirty so we select the veune and format that attracts the largest number of participants. Please complete the questionnaire below.

    Would you be more likely to attend a Weta Nationals event it it was held over a holiday weekend or non-holiday weekend?1. Yes
    2. No

    How many days should the event last?1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3

    When should the event take place?1. December
    2. Between Christmas and New Year
    3. January
    4. February
    5. Other

    How far would you be willing to travel to attend a Weta Nationals event?1. Up to 3 hours
    2. 3-5 Hours
    3. 6-8 Hours
    4. 8+ hours

    Would you prefer an event to be held on the sea, on enclosed waters near the sea, on an inland lake?1. sea
    2. near sea
    3. inland

    What format regatta would you prefer?1. olympic-style courses
    2. olympic-style +reaching leg
    3. around fixed marks

    What format distance race would you prefer?1. around fixed marks
    2. orienteering (map reading)

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: Australian Nationals 2015? #674
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    I think we should choose the location to maximise the attendance and enjoyment of the event – rather than asking someone to host it.

    The Mannering Park Open Cat Regatta is over 2 days of the Australia Day holiday which we could tag along with – perhaps combine it with our own distance/orienteering event (like WetaFest NZ) on the Monday. I’ll get the chance to scout it out over the weekend.

    I’m not so worried about only holding events over a holiday weekend to avoid taking time off work – but others may be.

    I have added a poll to canvas options.

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: Mast Flotation? #656
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    If you’re sailing in shallow water in strong winds then it is a good idea to prevent the mast from digging into the mud in any boat (I brokle a Laser mast like that).

    While the Hobie mast flats may be effective, there are automatic inflating alternatives that  are less intrusive:.

    http://www.grabner-sports.at/Masthead-float.1675.0.html?&L=2
    http://www.marinechandlery.com/secumar-auto-inflation-anti-inversion-mast-float-15917

    But first of all I’d suggest testing the volume of buoyancy it provides (using plastic containers) to ensure it does the job.

    in reply to: Spinnaker #615
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    As you mention, there already is a larger 12.92 asymmetrical spinnaker available from Weta which is for handicap racing in mixed fleets but not allowed for class racing.

    The only downside of it is that you can’t furl it around the forestay like the normal kite, but it comes with a pulley which you install on the mast so that you can drop it along the deck and secure it in the cockpit until it’s required. See video below.

    However, Randy Smyth has developed a fuller version of the standard kite which will be used by Linda Wright in her attempt on the 200 mile Everglades Challenge in March 2015. 

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 4 months ago by Paul White.
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    in reply to: Alert for Stolen Gear #582
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    Very sorry to hear this Tony and sadly one can only conclude that they have been taken by another Weta owner.

    I suggest that everyone should mark their gear in a conspicuous place with their sail number using a UV resistant permanent marker or paint.

    The Artline 400XF 2.3mm Paint Marker is available in multiple colours including White for around $10 from Officeworks, Staples and other fine stationers.

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 5 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: Phones & Tablets #546
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    The iPhone 6 and 6 plus has a revised polarising filter and dual domain pixels  – display tech which makes it easier to see wearing polarised lenses and from an angle (allegedly).

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 6 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: ACT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS OCT 2014 #517
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    Registration for the event here – closes on 17th October

    in reply to: Beer cooler and beer can holders #438
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    I think you need a Weta version of these

    Or replace the existing hatch with one of the larger square ones so you could fit a small esky in there as Mamoru Aoki in Japan has done.
    https://www.facebook.com/WetaTrimarans/posts/10152295632731169

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: Speedpuck ? Anyone interested in buying ?? #431
    Paul White
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    Hmm – I think I’ll stick with the sailing Apps on my iPhone – like the free RaceQs (for tracking, replays and max speed) and $10 iRegatta (for speed, coutdown, bearings, SOG, courses and much more).

    It requires a Lifeproof Waterproof cover for the phone and armband – around $100

    in reply to: Weta Colour #430
    Paul White
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    • Country: Australia
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    I’ve added RAL numbers for all the hull colours to the Weta wiki

    in reply to: Jervis bay regatta who's coming ?? oct 2014 #342
    Paul White
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    Does anyone have the link to the NOR?

    The Jervis Bay Sailing Club website is down.

    in reply to: Things I'd like to see… #320
    Paul White
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    I note from the report of Linda and Randy’s adventure that they were sailing with the full main and no jib in winds up to 40 knots!

    Hobie were offering a sail with the the Zip-off reefing system for the Wave but seem to have dropped the product now.

    I agree about keeping the boat flat and I aim to keep the leward hull buried no further than the midline. It’s very easy to get comfortable on the tramp and not realise that the leward hull is under water!

    I did a test today in light winds (5-9 knots) using the GPS reading from iRegatta on the iPhone. I was sitting up next to the mast most of the time but as soon as the leward hull reached the midline I moved back to the edge of the tramp and got an immediate increase in speed  – OK it was only around .1 of a knot but enough to make a difference.

    I mount my camera on the stern using a DIY “Suckastick”- as described and photograped in the Weta Yahoo Forums.

    I have an SJ3000 waterproof camera for <$100 which comes with a remote that I keep in the front pocket of the lifejacket. I usually just turn it on when I launch and run it until the battery dies – around 90 minutes.

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 10 months ago by Paul White.
    in reply to: furling jib #319
    Paul White
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    I think in Alistair’s situation the furling jib makes sense.

    However, the fully battened jib will always be a faster sail because it provides a better shape.

     

    in reply to: EASTER Racing @ Pittwater #285
    Paul White
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    Dangerous surf conditions to affect the entire NSW coast this weekend

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    Roads and Maritime Services has issued an alert after a Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warning about dangerous surf conditions forecast to affect the entire NSW coast this weekend.

    A slow moving low pressure system near New Zealand is expected to create dangerous conditions from late on Friday.

    Skippers and owners of small craft should be on high alert and check the conditions before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore.

    Rock fishers should also check weather forecasts before heading out to decide whether it is safe to fish near dangerous surf.

    Strong winds can also cause dangerous conditions for vessels on moorings which have been poorly maintained.

    Every skipper is responsible for the safety of their vessel and all on board. Roads and Maritime advises skippers to:
    • Check the official weather forecast before and during boating
    • Ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions
    • Log on/off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base for every trip offshore
    • Wear a lifejacket.

    For more information:
    Offshore boating safety: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/offshore.html
    Lifejackets: http://www.lifejacketwearit.com.au
    Live vision of bar crossings: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/webcams/web-cam.html
    Official forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw
    BoM maritime-specific advice: http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/about/four-vital-checks.shtml
    Boating safety images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nswmaritime/

     

    Paul White
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    If the wind forecast stays like this, I think we’d better have a short race on Sunday morning.

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