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yoyo said...


By the way Andrew and Roo, Locosys make a 10Hz gps module so they COULD update the Navi if we let them know that is what we want.
see
http://www.nghobbies.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=361

yeah, seen that. Tom has had quite involved discussions with the Locosys people about going 5 or 10 hz for our needs and incorporating accelerometers. They are aware of our needs. There are other technical issues as well apparently.

Still waiting to hear back from Roo about his equipment and setup. Maybe he has solved the problems....

Hi everyone.
Here's the next instalment from Sandy Point Speed Fortnight.
(File will be live at 8.10 pm Friday)



Tales from the Pit Part One contains interviews with Hardie, Andrew and Peter and looks at what the Pit means to them and what they hope to get out of their time at the Pit.

Enjoy
Mick

Drift,
That was excellent - thanks for giving us an appreciation of SP - definately (desperately) want to go there. Next year maybe.

BTW - It's funny how a mental picture of someone turns out to be completely the opposite of the real thing (Hardie - I'm talking 'bout you)

Great video Mick. Its always great to hear other people talking about windsurfing with as much passion as I feel for the sport.

Awesome, thanks so much for that.

Great to put a face to Sik_em as well

Great Vid,

Hardz you big hunka hunka the camera loves ya

Great to see a few more Names from the Challenge

Loved that vid, thanks Drift!

Very photogenic Rexy

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Hi everyone.
Here's the next instalment from Sandy Point Speed Fortnight.
(File will be live at 8.10 pm Friday)

Tales from the Pit Part One contains interviews with Hardie, Andrew and Peter and looks at what the Pit means to them and what they hope to get out of their time at the Pit.

Enjoy
Mick

Thanks Mick - really enjoyed that!

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Tales from the Pit Part One contains interviews with Hardie, Andrew and Peter and looks at what the Pit means to them and what they hope to get out of their time at the Pit.

Not to mention this:


Top work

Cool video, thanks.

Nasty crash though, lucky to get out of that one without any injuries :)

Yeah, great video thanks Drift

& Rexy is very camera friendly

& Joe (Hardie) has a face now.

Onya Hardie, most of this is your fault

Excelent video, thanks Drift.

I hope the wind delivers for you Hardie, I cannot imagine what it is like sailing on water that flat. I hope you can also give you alpha pb a tickle while you are there

Excellent Vid, Love the Died Pretty soundtrack too. Were the other boys too shy????

So thats what the Hard one looks like
I think the Roaches have found a new media star in Rexy, what a screen presence!!
Very nice vid too.

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Excellent Vid, Love the Died Pretty soundtrack too. Were the other boys too shy????

Too shy????
A certain sailor from South Australia (not to mention any names Hamma) was seen doing about 100k's out of the car park as soon as he saw me with a camera!

mick

awww hammas a good bloke- he was worried about your lens cracking

Great to see some faces to names, and in particular, we liked that you got our home town hero, Hardie in film.
Hardie, you big flashone mobey star you You must have had a bad hair day, usually you flash like Michael Jackon, when somebody running a camera

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mr love said...

Excellent Vid, Love the Died Pretty soundtrack too. Were the other boys too shy????

Too shy????
A certain sailor from South Australia (not to mention any names Hamma) was seen doing about 100k's out of the car park as soon as he saw me with a camera!

mick

Wow he must be sick........he's attracted to camera's like bugs to a light

Showed my betterer half the vid....you know, what all the fuss is about...

and they all sound so eloquent

Comments:
"see all that sand blowing!!"

"they do seem a bit obsessive " -
- and that from an almost anal retentitive type

Gotta luv 'em

A quick update. 20 kt SE wind today so sailing on the east bank with the fast guys getting mid 30,s.We had a late night at Hamma,s place so most of the crews were a bit slow onto the water...well i was. Thanks for the BBQ. Not much wind for the next few days so I,ve ducked home to catch up with the family. Its being really good to see a lot of new speed sailors comming down to this gathering and i hope we will see many more give it a go in our "non competive" environment. Next bit of wind looks to be Wednesday. Sorry for the lack of info but the internet access is very limited and we would rather be sailing/drinking/socialising and GO karting. We miss ya Al

Awesome Mick, who's been a busy boy? ;) Lurv the interviews :)

ok, I have posted 60 shots (out of approx. 400) from epic Sunday
www.whitecapsphotography.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=7179240

Monday - a small sample of shots taken from the water, shore and dunes...
www.whitecapsphotography.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=7179497

Tuesday - Go Karts. There was still as much competition on the water as on the track
www.whitecapsphotography.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=7179477

Will post Day 4 pics when get a chance :)
Jodi
White Caps

A long time no see visitor turned up at Sandy Point yesterday. Al Gleason, who came to all the early speed trials, brought with him some old video footage of Sandy Point events in the late 80's, early 90's, some of which I had never seen before. There is actual video footage of the big day in 89 when Mal did 41.9 knots, exceeding the existing world record (Erik Beal - 40.48 kts) by quite a bit. In interesting interview with a very young looking Peter Dans as well and much more. I am working feverishly to convert and upload the segments of video. Stay tuned.

Here is the first one. Enjoy!

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sailquik said...

Here is the first one. Enjoy!

Thanks Sailquik, enjoyed muchly - looking forward to the rest.

BTW - That theme song brought back many memories of watching sports sunday as a kid.

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Here is the first one. Enjoy!

Thanks

Here is another slant on speedsailing at a different venue while I am waiting for the others to upload.
Interesting and with the PERFECT music track!

Here is the one!

Hey Daffy,
Mike English!! Might even be some footage of me with hair....
cheers Tony

Great stuff Andrew and Alan! Ahh those were the days - not really, but the sand spit sure was smooth! Shame Mal wasn't there on the windiest sailing day (we think) since '89.

Hey Al!! It's me, Adrian Bonomi from ex Narrabeen Lakes/Fire Station Sailboards days! Great to hear you're still into "it". Left my details with Lydia staying with Matt & Co. Have a good one and catch ya later one day.

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Here is the one!

Is it just me or @ around 2.54 is that a kite surfer going past?

Great vids