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I know it's against the Rules... but here it is.

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by karo1776, Nov 30, 2012.

  1. karo1776, Nov 30, 2012
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  2. Ward, Nov 30, 2012
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    Despite the much higher number of posts for powerboats, I'm pretty sure sailing vessels are on topic...
  3. Capt Ralph, Nov 30, 2012
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    O K, I'm lost. Looks like a snaibote has run closer to base line. What rules are getting bent?
  4. karo1776, Nov 30, 2012
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    That would be Cape Arrow a Farr design 100 by Southernwind... its not a slug... gone 30 knots in a fresh breeze.

    Why Cape Arrow is towing the line is in the hope of the shorter route pays off with enough wind to win. The others are taking a chance with a longer route and better breezes... playing the weather patterns for an advantage. No rule bending just gamesmanship.
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  6. Capt Ralph, Nov 30, 2012
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    I was thinking that, a smarter line (pending wind and weather).
    As a smoker, I would of thought about that myself. Didn't realize a rule threat. Kinda thought, any line that worked within the same ocean, straight or great arc, was in da rules.
  7. karo1776, Nov 30, 2012
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    You got it. Check out the video... even power boaters will enjoy... !
  8. karo1776, Dec 1, 2012
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    19.8 Knots...

    hummm... how is this possible without a big diesel... and just a little wind.
  9. karo1776, Dec 3, 2012
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    13 nm to go!

    Less than an hour left...
  10. Capt Ralph, Dec 3, 2012
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    Somebody did something somewhere when nobody was watching... Yep that's it.
    #1 guy in port, #2 guy is still 500 miles out. The rest, way further....

    Or, darn fast boat, congrats.
  11. karo1776, Dec 7, 2012
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