22.2knots in an Albacore

   has this already been discussed but really what a load of rubbish. There is only 1 way an albacore to manage 22 knots and that would be surfing down the wave of a tsunami!!! We were happy to get just over 20 in our 49er on flat water in 18knots of wind.
This is even more ridiculas than the blaze...
heres the link...  http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/speedfreaks/?s=3&USFN=1 54

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Skiffman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 291	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skiffman Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 22.2knots in an Albacore Posted: 23 Oct 07 at 9:39am
	has this already been discussed but really what a load of rubbish. There is only 1 way an albacore to manage 22 knots and that would be surfing down the wave of a tsunami!!! We were happy to get just over 20 in our 49er on flat water in 18knots of wind. This is even more ridiculas than the blaze... heres the link... http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/speedfreaks/?s=3&USFN=1 54 Edited by Skiffman
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MpHarris Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 09 Jun 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote MpHarris Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 07 at 9:51am
	Maybe it was being towed by some monster power boat?
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	deleted see other thread. Edited by Skiffe
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	Maybe it's a new all carbon skiff Albacore?
	Needs to sail more...

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	Hmmm, my thoughts are on this thread...shall we keep it in one place? http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3 497&PN=1&TPN=2
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	I saw one being towed by a Porsche the other day, perhaps it was this one...

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	Time for a protest hearing?????? Or does the RYA charter apply and we go to mediation??? Come on Mr Jardine what do you think???
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 07 at 9:00pm
	I sailed Albacores for a while and they are great boats, but there is NO WAY that one would manage 22 knots! I would thought 12 knots is very quick in one and even at that speed the spray blinds you ! I think that has just made a farce of the whole competition!!!

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	Ive sailed my dads Albacore in big breeze and NEVER wuda come close to 22 knots! would of thought the boat have been sucked into the water before that point!
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	The figures don't lie. You're all just jealous that there is a sailor in this country that is far superior to you all and can, in fact, make the seemingly impossible possible!! You may take your cherubs, 14s, 12s out in a bit of breeze and hit some good speeds but clearly this albacore guy was wayyy more hardcore and has beaten you all at your own game!! Well done Mister Albacore - I salute you!