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Roar

NSW

471 posts

Roar

NSW, 471 posts

3 Feb 2010 9:07pm

Hi

i have been considering trying out formulae sailing but before i go and spend any money i would really like to try it out and see if it grabs me or not.

Anyone around botany able to let me have a few runs on their formulae kit ?

Craig

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

AUS-057

QLD, 466 posts

3 Feb 2010 9:15pm

Hey Roar,

If you see me out on formula gear come and grab me. I'd be happy to let you take it for a spin. Formula is like nothing else...

David

needsalt

NSW

385 posts

needsalt

NSW, 385 posts

5 Feb 2010 9:57am

I'm keen too but a little unsure. I've acquired an old formula board and a big sail, but will need to buy a new mast and boom in order to use. Not sure whether I should take the plunge.

I get out on my big 150L freeride board with a 7.2 m, and while I LOVE floating across the water in next to no wind, the 7.2 m is just so cumbersome. Water starting is a near impossibility.

If a 7.2 m is pushing me, would I cope with formula gear? Or is it just a matter of improving my fitness, strength and getting used to it?

Any hot tips for waterstarting with big rigs other than don't fall off?

WindWarrior

NSW

1019 posts

WindWarrior

NSW, 1019 posts

5 Feb 2010 10:28am

Needsalt, give it a go.
I was unsure about the practicality of such a big sail and board combo.
I have only just gotten into it and found I can water start a 9.8m along with an 11.2.
I'm not sure if this is the done thing but as I come from a wave sailing background (sinker boards) it was simply easier for me to water start the sail rather than up-haul.
Could be a different story if the rig has been in the water a while and the mast and luff tube fill with water ?

It is pretty amazing to be planning in as little as 10 knots !

stehsegler

3571 posts

stehsegler

WA, 3571 posts

5 Feb 2010 9:43am

WindWarrior said...

Needsalt, give it a go.
It is pretty amazing to be planning in as little as 10 knots !

... and have rocks thrown at you by your mates.

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

Crash Landing

NSW, 1173 posts

5 Feb 2010 2:33pm

stehsegler said...

WindWarrior said...

Needsalt, give it a go.
It is pretty amazing to be planning in as little as 10 knots !

... and have rocks thrown at you by your mates.

funniest post of the week....

WindWarrior

NSW

1019 posts

WindWarrior

NSW, 1019 posts

5 Feb 2010 5:04pm

stehsegler said...

WindWarrior said...

Needsalt, give it a go.
It is pretty amazing to be planning in as little as 10 knots !

... and have rocks thrown at you by your mates.

How far do you reckon you could throw a rock under arm ?

Roar

NSW

471 posts

Roar

NSW, 471 posts

5 Feb 2010 7:30pm

Will anyone be out with formulae gear this weekend down around ramsgate?

Bom saying strong southerlys for sat even tho seabreeze graph has turned to **** :)

stehsegler

3571 posts

stehsegler

WA, 3571 posts

5 Feb 2010 5:16pm

WindWarrior said...

stehsegler said...

WindWarrior said...

Needsalt, give it a go.
It is pretty amazing to be planning in as little as 10 knots !

... and have rocks thrown at you by your mates.

How far do you reckon you could throw a rock under arm ?

I already send a set of rocks on their way... keep an eye out for them next time you are out on the "outhouse door" with fin. ;-)

AUS666

89 posts

AUS666

89 posts

5 Feb 2010 5:33pm

Roar said...

Will anyone be out with formulae gear this weekend down around ramsgate?

Bom saying strong southerlys for sat even tho seabreeze graph has turned to **** :)

Unlikely, this weekend most sailors will be up at Hawks Nest for the Oceanic's (~~http://www.fw-australia.com/~~). If you have the time it will good be nip up, meet people, get contacts and watch, its spectacular stuff (especially at the starts). Though as it is championship then people will reluctant to lend gear - just in case something breaks.

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