Sailing.

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

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PadawanWarrior said:
I seriously don't get how this is a sport.

This is a sport.
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Maybe you should try it? Its also a pastime and for some people a lifestyle. Dream at the moment is to become a full time cruiser in 5 years time.

Thats a sport to. There are lots of sports...like Lots.

I do Track motorcycle riding (ride days) and also normal motorcycle road riding. Have done soccer (state rep), BMX racing (sponsored rider), Swimming, Rugby League, AFL, Surfing, was a little nipper as a kid (basically a junior life saver/ iron man type thing for kids), Table tennis, Karate and probably a few other things i dont recall right now. Its good to keep busy and learn new things.

Whatever floats your boat i spose..lol

Give this one a watch till the end,

 
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Nrk.cdn

Nrk.cdn

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I will definitely take a look at those videos lucky luke. Sailing is awesome. Have my eye on hobie migage tandem island or WETA sailboat.

Cruising is a dream.
 
Lucky Luke

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Even the most daunting world records are meant to be broken… eventually. For elite navigator Stan Honey and a crew of sailing all-stars, beating the prestigious monohull transatlantic sailing record was the ultimate accomplishment. And it was no easy feat. On July 22, 2016, the Comanche—a custom-built, 100-foot racing yacht—set sail from New York to the southern tip of England. Precisely five days, 14 hours, 21 minutes and 25 seconds later, the Comanche’s crew shattered the world record … by more than a day. Brave the high seas as we set sail on one of the most amazing and inspiring journeys ever to take place on film.

 
Lucky Luke

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I got called a stupid fkn cunt on Saturday (by a 70 year old no less). Its a good story and i'll share.

It was the last ocean race in the series and it was gale force winds with 4 meter breaking swell. Its a light little 24 footer and a 4 man crew.

Somehow the Port jib sheet got tangled in the Starboard jib sheet. I had to go up the windward side around the mast and down to the leeward rail, lean over and untangle the lines. The rail was in the water and we were flying and bashing. Anyways i have two hands trying to undo this tangle and a gust comes up and puts the rail well under water. My left leg was over the lifeline and in ocean and my whole body was over the rail and momentum was not my friend and i thought I was going to go for a swim for sure. I'm blessed in having very fast reflex's and for my age decent upper body strength and managed to let go the lines and grab a stay with my right hand as i was going overboard. Managed to pull myself back a bord and complete untangling the lines, back around the mast and back to the cockpit where i was called all the names under the sun including You stupid fkn cunt.

Closest i've come on going over and the beer in the clubhouse that evening tasted very sweet. We ended up 4th in the series after holding down 3rd spot for the majority of it.
 
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Lucky Luke

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This was the other side of Bass strait last Saturday. The Spirit of Tasmania entering Bass Strait.
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Spirit Of Tasmania Entering Bass Strait | Spirit of Tasmania leaving the safety of Port Phillip Bay entering Bass Strait This wonderfull 4k footage was captured by Pete James from Pete James... | By Bass Strait Maritime Centre | Facebook

Spirit of Tasmania leaving the safety of Port Phillip Bay entering Bass Strait This wonderfull 4k footage was captured by Pete James from Pete James...
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Lucky Luke

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Grandpapy said:
What sort of mileage will you get with that?
Port Phillip Bay too far? or is that just a weekend trip.
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Its been set up for the interstate type racers. So a few days at sea. Sydney to Hobart (3 to 4 days) may be an end goal of the owner? Its very bare bones and not set up for comfort. Not something id buy for myself.
From what I understand my first proper race on her will be the Melbourne to Devonport later this year. (approx 2 days). Hard part is getting enough qualified crew. 50% of the crew need SSSC for the boat to qualify to race. Guessing this would run 8 or 10? We ran 8 on the Farr 38.
 
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