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OMG SPRING CUP last minutes Who'll win?

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Created by hardie > 9 months ago, 30 Nov 2010
FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
2 Dec 2010 2:10PM
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ok beside the big guy shipped out in the funny van,

Is there a result yet ?
Or are we waiting a week to get all results in ?

Doh just saw the other post - Ignore me - going to hide in the corner now.

Hmmm, where are the corners of the internet ?

yoyo
WA, 1646 posts
2 Dec 2010 12:23PM
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I think Nebs makes a good arguement.

The comp is set up for how many Ks you do in a day. Not how many you do in a 24hr period.

It's an exceptional effort but my feeling is that next time Kato should start at midnight and sail until midnight if all the Ks are to be counted in the same day.

Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
2 Dec 2010 2:45PM
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sausage said...

Option 2 isn't actually an option - it's the existing rule.



Yes it is, ask your GPS

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
2 Dec 2010 3:45PM
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aha, but isn't a nautical day from noon until noon? At least it was in the days of Napoleon and Jack Aubrey (Master and Commander).

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
2 Dec 2010 1:30PM
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nebbian said...


, however every now and again someone throws us a curve ball which shows that our system isn't perfect.


Yes it is, Option 2 Nebs

That said, to sail that far with a lot of it in the dark is a super Huge effort (mad) and if I was down there I'd be the first to slap Kato on the back and buy him a beer.

I think GPS-SS have a 12hr ranking (excuse me if wrong), maybe they need to change that to 24hr ?

Remember GPS-TC was set up as a fun challenge and to get people back onto the water socially. GPS-SS is I think (I don't go there) is where we would look for world records and where Kato's effort should and will shine on the world stage. As I said well done mate, bloody awesome.

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
2 Dec 2010 2:27PM
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easty said...

aha, but isn't a nautical day from noon until noon? At least it was in the days of Napoleon and Jack Aubrey (Master and Commander).



Really? What sort of a crazy...

Whale oil beef hucked, you're dead right:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nautical+day

Geez you learn something new every day. Including (for me) that an astronomical day is from noon to noon as well, but 1 day different to the nautical day

Cripes.

Anyway thanks for your support guys, it's very much appreciated.

kato
VIC, 3507 posts
2 Dec 2010 6:45PM
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Sorry guys i didn,t relise the 12 to 12 rule. I was just chasing the 24hr thing and how far could i go. I,ll amend the post latter tonight. It just means that I,ll have to do another one.

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
2 Dec 2010 3:58PM
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kato said...

Sorry guys i didn,t relise the 12 to 12 rule. I was just chasing the 24hr thing and how far could i go. I,ll amend the post latter tonight.


Thanks for being so understanding, and amending your post


It just means that I,ll have to do another one.


AUS02
TAS, 2038 posts
2 Dec 2010 9:27PM
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Kato, a fantastic effort and a new 24hr world sailing record!! I must say I am a little relieved (total understatement) that I don't have to plan another "distance day" just yet as far as the GPS TC goes!! Hope you've recovered OK!! Well done once again.

Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
2 Dec 2010 8:35PM
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Forgot to mention, a big well done to KATO!

kato
VIC, 3507 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:01PM
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AUS02 said...

Kato, a fantastic effort and a new 24hr world sailing record!! I must say I am a little relieved (total understatement) that I don't have to plan another "distance day" just yet as far as the GPS TC goes!! Hope you've recovered OK!! Well done once again.


All recovered and back at work today. Backs still a little sore but i might have a light sail on the weekend if i,ve got any brownie points left.

pedro e
VIC, 257 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:30PM
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A "light sail" would be anything up to 300kms for you eh Craig?! - and get us off to a good start for December!

Well done mate! Split or not split, 553kms in 24hrs, combined with sailing through most of the night is a mind-boggling effort. Hopefully I can get off work and help back you up next time!



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