Used a GPS for the first time today, and was going to post in the "GPS Speed Sessions", but it says the topic is too old to reply to. So here it is.

Date: 28-11-08

GPS Display Maximum Speed:23.9Knts

Conditions: probably gusting up to 17 Knts. choppy.

Equipment: 2002 Fanatic Cross 90
2003(?) KA Karve 5.8
Torquay 12" B&J fin

Details about Self:

Comments: Bought GPS (Garmin Etrex H) for work, but keen to put tracks on Google Earth, and get some idea of how fast I'm going. Not very today, but with a big bear-off on last run got going a bit.

I'm not that competitive by nature, but will strap it on every now and then to see what speed I'm doing, especially if conditions are conducive to going fast.

Hi Easty. I am in the GTC, not to be competitive with others but because it is a tremendous way to log my sessions. From these i get encouragement from others, tips etc. which help me. Also by being in one of the teams I have been lucky enough to get coaching from others and gain some new friends.
I have to say i cannot see a downside from being in a GTC team. Perhaps it is worth a go

Easty, well done on getting a GPS and great to see you posting your session data. Please do join the Tassie Speed Seekers, be great to have you on board. Just a matter of registering with the GPS Teams Challenge.

Look forward to catching up on the water.

Good One Easty,
If you get hold of the realspeed software (links from the GTC site), you can analyse your data better and start working on improving your gybing etc with the alpha racing etc. Its a great tool to just self motivate and improve yourself without the hassle and frustration of going to specific events.
BTW where's the place you launched from on the google map?

Harrow said...

Easty, did you make the Etrex PC cable with a credit card?

Didn't make it, have one for work. Used a serial - usb connector cable, why don't Garmin make a direct usb cable?