SpeedFortnight

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mathew
mathew
QLD
2167 posts
QLD, 2167 posts
6 Jul 2009 7:47pm
Hi Folks,

Just letting you know that SpeedFortnight is still on - yeeharr!!!

I'm booking the accom within the next few days; If you sent me a pm for accommodation, I should have sent you back a follow up message, to confirm that you are still coming.

If you haven't heard from me (or have just decided to get your act into gear), send me a message.

nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
WA, 6277 posts
6 Jul 2009 6:02pm
What are the dates? Is there more information available somewhere?
The Waterboy
The Waterboy
VIC
109 posts
VIC, 109 posts
6 Jul 2009 11:19pm
Hi Neb's,
here's an excerpt from Mathew's original post in the SpeedFortnight thread as of a couple of months ago:

The Al's (not going to be there) SpeedFortnight.!!!

The dates are Sat 26th Sept - Sun 11th Oct.

SpeedCentral will be running again, so that we can get together for some serious banter around the fireplace -> just remember to bring your GPS..!
Even though Al wont be there, he will be with us in spirit, as we hit the speed course.

So far we have about a dozen guys that have put their name down with a big tick. If you are interested, shoot me a Seabreeze message.

In previous years, Al and a few other guys have hired houses for the two weeks - bunking in one of those houses has cost around $200-$300 per person. But the beds fill quick, so you will need to book a spot... so shoot me a message so that I put you on the "bed needed" list.

Note this is not an event -> we are just getting together to have some fun sailing.
keef
keef
NSW
2016 posts
NSW, 2016 posts
2 Sep 2009 9:07am
with the dates the 26th to the 11th sep what would be the best days for the tides or doesnt it matter
mathew
mathew
QLD
2167 posts
QLD, 2167 posts
2 Sep 2009 9:57am
It runs for 15 days, so we will have a full tide cycle, ie: tides usually take about a week to swing from a morning-low tide to a morning-high tide.

In either case it doesn't matter... if its windy at 6am, there will be guys on the water at first-light... likewise when it gets dark.
keef
keef
NSW
2016 posts
NSW, 2016 posts
2 Sep 2009 10:37am
thanks mathew i can get down in the first week so it seems the best would be low tide around 12.00am is that correct
mathew
mathew
QLD
2167 posts
QLD, 2167 posts
2 Sep 2009 11:19am
yep.

The tides are about 6.5 hrs apart, so if you want to sail in the warmest part of the day which is likely to be around 1-2pm, (assuming there is wind) we want a previous low tide at about 12-1am.
drift
drift
VIC
737 posts
VIC, 737 posts
2 Sep 2009 12:37pm
Here's what to expect
sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
1601 posts
NSW, 1601 posts
2 Sep 2009 1:27pm
great video Drift, I love the segments on top of Kato's mast looking down.
vando
vando
QLD
3419 posts
QLD, 3419 posts
3 Sep 2009 12:03am
Cool Vid hope to see you guys there
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6171 posts
VIC, 6171 posts
5 Sep 2009 6:41pm
Best tide is outgoing so mid arvo is often the best cycle time but that time of the year high at midday is OK too because you get two chances at low tide.
sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
1601 posts
NSW, 1601 posts
9 Sep 2009 3:33pm
whose house is the clubhouse this year??? I wanna know where to rock up to and drink in the success of the Saints first premiership since 1966
AUS4
AUS4
NSW
1296 posts
NSW, 1296 posts
9 Sep 2009 5:10pm
What are you on!!!!
sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
1601 posts
NSW, 1601 posts
9 Sep 2009 5:25pm
why Rick, you want some???
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