Good luck and fair winds, shame we don't have anything like this in aus.
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
This years Watertribe North Carolina Challenge starts on Friday 07:30 Eastern Time. You can follow the race on the Watertribe Mapper: http://www.watertribe.com/Events/ChallengeGMapper.aspx Couple weeks ago I did part of the course with a Triac through the Harlowe Canal portion. This weekend's weather is suppose to be much milder. The lack of wind will be the bigger problem. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjcHTpFJ2M4[/youtube] There will be six AI/TI competing. Boat Roster: http://www.watertribe.com/Events/ShowRosters.aspx Pull down North Carolina Challenge 2012 |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
What will you be competing in this year - the Hobie or the Triak? Never mind, I read it again and figured it out. Good luck. This thing intrigues me. I'll be watching the progress as it happens. |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Good luck! Favorable winds and tight lines! |
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| Author: | jerinaldi [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Please keep us posted. I sail my TI off of Ocracoke from time to time, so I am interested in trying the NC Watertribe maybe next year or the year after. I might try circumnavigating Ocracoke first! |
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
What wind??? The outlook is not good. Anyone who knows me, knows that I love Gale Force conditions. Instead I will spend all day Friday roasting in the sun. Oriental has a camera that looks toward Cedar Island, on the Neusse River. http://www.towndock.net/markercam It takes a shot every 10 minutes. You can see the slide show for the last hour. We should be passing the far side of the river berween 1300-1500. Some of the bigger sails should show up on the horizon. |
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| Author: | jerinaldi [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Thanks for the link. I have a question that may be a silly one. Where do you sleep when you do this race? |
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| Author: | Qldti [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Good luck and fair winds, shame we don't have anything like this in aus.
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| Author: | CaptnChaos [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Well, 6 hours into the NCC the Hobie Islands are completely dominating class 5. Dogs Life is 2nd following a TI. Behind him is another AI and then 2 more TI's. It looks like there's very little wind so the mirage drives are probably giving them a good workout. Anyone wanting to follow along on the tracker http://www.watertribe.com/Events/ChallengeGMapper.aspx (Then click regenerate): |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
jerinaldi, The answer as to where do the contestants sleep seems to be - anywhere possible. Those who are hellbent on winning may not sleep at all. They push straight through to the finish. Others will find a beach and put in for a few hours sleep and a meal and then push off again. I get the feeling that for many it's not really about winning, it's about the challenge of finishing. Which in many ways is every bit as good as winning. |
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Finally had the chance to finish my NCC Video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJbKUUHrBFc[/youtube] No part 2. Second part of the trip was at night. Finished in less than 24 hours. Again Class 5 top 2 winners were Hobie TI & AI. Do not ever want to pedal 100 miles again... |
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| Author: | CaptnChaos [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Nice video Paul. I noticed 2 stay lines attached from your mast to a bridle off both amas. Curious what you use that for. Also how do you get a blue cockpit on a dune body ?? This has me scratching my head. Too bad no wind but congrats for being a top finisher in your class. |
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
My aka joints are getting very loose. After over 1,000 miles on the boat the joints are loose causing the amas to drag in low winds. I use the stays to lift the amas 4-6 inches to reduce the drag. One problem is that I can not furl the sail when the stays are deployed. The blue on the cockpit is foam that I have glued to the hull. After the EC I had black and blues all over my body. The foam provides some cushion... |
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| Author: | Chekika [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Terrific video, Paul. I especially liked the music--perfect. Usually I mute the volume on most videos. Thanks for the post. Keith |
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| Author: | chrisj [ Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
DogsLife wrote: My aka joints are getting very loose. After over 1,000 miles on the boat the joints are loose causing the amas to drag in low winds. I use the stays to lift the amas 4-6 inches to reduce the drag. One problem is that I can not furl the sail when the stays are deployed. Is there any end to the problems with these ill-conceived slip-in joints? |
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watertribe NCC Starts at 07:30 Friday 9/28/12 |
Please do not get me wrong. I like the new joints better that the old pin style. I think Hobie just needs to address the corrosion problem with the stainless rivets and tighten up the fit. This winter I will disassemble the joint and tighten up the parts. |
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