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    Posted: 10 Dec 14 at 3:50pm
Originally posted by winging it

Bugger, I had been really careful to avoid those with kites up.  I blame my age, should have done it with my glasses on!

It's so hard to keep a pedant down!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Dec 14 at 10:25am
Behind door 11, Rule 11!

When boats are on the same tack and overlapped, a windward boat shall keep clear of a
leeward boat.


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Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Dec 14 at 11:49am
It's door number twelve, it's Friday, and you have all been good!  A special treat!


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The beginning of that video reminded me of Bigwavedave, for some reason.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote MerlinMags Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Dec 14 at 5:06pm
Too right!

But seriously: why are they so erratic? Is there no constant flow of power from those kites? (I am not saying anything about l****** the b**.)
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I guess 'cos they're only 12' long and weigh 2/3 of bu99er all  LOL
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Big power, little weight, so every last ripple on the surface knocks them about
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and before anyone starts with the "not fast to sail like that, they should be keeping it trimmed flat" nonsense, the red one is being helmed by Chris Skinner (NZ) and crewed by Cameron McDonald (AUS) (look them up).

Edited by bernie - 12 Dec 14 at 11:18pm
Never sheet out.
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Door number 13, 13 is lucky for some!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Null Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Dec 14 at 8:53am
Originally posted by bernie

and before anyone starts with the "not fast to sail like that, they should be keeping it trimmed flat" nonsense, the red one is being helmed by Chris Skinner (NZ) and crewed by Cameron McDonald (AUS) (look them up).


Ummmm not sure anyone was....but thanks for updating everyone.....sheesh.
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