Everything is ready to go. I leave for Smith Creek on Saturday, should arrive on Monday. This will give me a lot of time to help out and also get some sailing in. Only been out twice this year on the very rough and wet sod farm, I think I am going to get my *ss handed to me. My lofty goal is to NOT come in last.

Looking for any advice that may help me during practice. Keep in mind I have almost no experience but will have a week to practice. I want to compete but I also do not want to screw up the serious competitors. I will try keep out of their way as I pass them on the windward side.

I will take and post as many photos as I can.

Go Team Canada!

There will be very light to non existent winds at the worlds. Get as much practice as you can with your biggest sail. You're a big boy like me and you will need the extra sail. I'm sure you will never be overpowered while you're there and I think you will find you have no choice but to go big.

They will be lucky to get any starts and if they do you better have your track shoes on! Because you'll be pushing. If you have a 6m or better sail you might not be! My biggest is a 5.5 and it will be the only one getting dirty!

I also suggest you start drinking water, nothing but water! I'm not kidding, I hunt the desert every year for ten days and I start drinking two to three weeks before to acclimate my system for lots of water intake. Your water intake while in NV should be at least a gallon a day. Make drinking a habit now and you will be sure to be drinking plenty in the desert. You were at the ALC in Ivanpah and the conditions were nothing like what you will be facing at Smith creek in July.

The conditions forecast for the worlds is piss poor at best. The lightest guy or the fastest pusher will win it, no doubt!!

As far as racing,
Like all racing, if you run your own race and not be too worried about the other guys (except for the start) it will be safer for you, and them. Then you can concentrate on doing your best, like you practiced. The other competitors will have the experience to avoid you as long as you run clean and know if someone is there before you make a move.

I'm sure that even if all your tires are flat and your sails torn you will still have a great, unforgettable time.

Best of luck to you........

sabydent said...





Everything is ready to go. I leave for Smith Creek on Saturday, should arrive on Monday. This will give me a lot of time to help out and also get some sailing in. Only been out twice this year on the very rough and wet sod farm, I think I am going to get my *ss handed to me. My lofty goal is to NOT come in last.

Looking for any advice that may help me during practice. Keep in mind I have almost no experience but will have a week to practice. I want to compete but I also do not want to screw up the serious competitors. I will try keep out of their way as I pass them on the windward side.

I will take and post as many photos as I can.

Go Team Canada!

Give a big squeal as you go past!(what's your reportoire of pig noises like)

Yeah, and see how much you can scare yourself!
On the other hand they will be good for light winds or towing bigger yachts up to sailing speed in light winds.
Some bigger yachts will sail quite well in light winds once they are moving above rolling resistace speeds.
I have towed Landyacht in Vindicator up to sailing speed with my Promo, in average wind
Wayne(TP1)

If your wheels are cambered you can change them(inside for outside) to make them last longer/wear more evenly. Other than that, how many spares do you have, how much space do you have

Lots of space. Have 3 spare tires mounted on wheels and 6 unmounted new tires. Hope that is good, all the stores are out of tires.

yes I am still a bit wet behind the ears but if the winds are super light and you have lots of downtime then maybe release the tension on your battens
or shave them a smidge.It can't hurt to play with your outhaul either and find what works and what doesn't.
ribbed tyres would be the go though

Brian,

If you need tires I will have some brand new ones I can give you to race on or use for practice and save your select tires for racing. I'll be there Saturday afternoon.

They are size 4.00-8.

Expect temperatures in the 100's.

Yes the sail prefix has caught many a person out over time ........... It's actually an International yachting 'standard' that had been around for many years, It has changed in some water sailing classes in about 1999 with more exposure to the puplic with the Olympic sailing.

Page 20.
www.fisly.org/rules/isrr.pdf

And the current water sailing rules. Page 111
http://www.yachting.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/121211-2013-16-RRS-with-YA-Prescriptions-and-Addenda.pdf

Anyone remember the number KA-6 ?

On the road to Smith Creek. 1250 km today. Got to Idaho falls and all the hotels were full because of the July 4 celebrations. One more hour down the road to find a room in Pocatello. Nice fireworks displays as I drove past all the small towns. Will get to Smith Creek on Sat.

Barney, looking forward to meeting you. Good to see another Canadian on board, perhaps our national pride will not need to be damaged. Drop by for a beer.

Brian

I agree...... Time to update.

Maybe a subject to be brought up with FISLY at the World Championships......

sn said...
Damn right,

but good luck getting the Yanks to paint a "K" on their sails

stephen

??? Why would they, they were never part of the British Commwealth.

Test pilot 1 said...
But they were a former colony

and they almost speak the same language

stephen

US772 said...
I just got off the phone with Glen at Smith Creek. Winds have been around 6 to 12 mph first 2 days. Enough to race. Today 10 to 15 gusts to 20 . Perfect.

That's good to hear! Hope it holds til the racing is done. Better yet, I hope it builds enough momentum to get the big guys going, and the big boats too. Are you running your big boat at the worlds John?

It all starts tomorrow. Hope there is wind. No sailing today, hot as hell.















More photos tonight.

Brian

...and some slow ones