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John340

QLD

3373 posts

15 Mar 2017 5:34pm

Locosys has concluded testing of the new Alpha Racing Firmware (V1.2A0314B) for the GW60 GPS watch. This new version of the firmware significantly upgrades the functionality and usability of the GW60. They have specifically released this firmware so that it is available for contestants at Burrum Windfest 2017. The following Dropbox has the firmware pack. The pack includes:
- New firmware file, use the existing GW60 updater to upload onto your watch
- Release note which details the history of changes to the firmware during testing
- Watch set-up config instructions for the new features
- Installer for the new Utility for Log file downloading and watch configuration. Note this only works with Window's PCs

~~https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10480954/GW60/GW60AR_Pack0314B_PR.rar~~

Alewi62

QLD

158 posts

16 Mar 2017 7:05am

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John340 said..
Exert from the Sailing Instructions:

13. SCORING
13.1 Speeds will be calculated using with KA72 speedreader software.
13.2 In the case of a tie, the best result on count back will be used. Judges' decision is final.
13.3 To request correction of an alleged error in the posted races or series results, a competitor shall request in writing a Scoring Enquiry at Speed HQ.
13.4 Divisions as below Competitors can only enter one division (Age as of 1st January 2017)
- Open 20-44 years - Overall, 5x10, Nautical Mile, 2 sec, 1 hour
- Masters 45-59 years - Overall, 5x10, Nautical Mile, 2 sec, 1 hour
- Legends 60 + years - Overall, 5x10, Nautical Mile, 2 sec
- Women - 5x10, Nautical Mile, 2 sec
- Youth Under 19 - 2 sec peak
13.5 Rashies
1. The Rashie division in the competition will show results from the previous day only
2. The colours in the Rashie division depend on your DOB recorded in your ka72 account. DOB with a year of 1957 (for the 2017 competition) or earlier will appear red, and later DOB will appear yellow.
3. Each day's score is based on adding together the results from the day (a bit like a GP5 without the Alpha) 1hr + 2Sec + 5x10 + NM
4. The highest Red and Yellow scores for each day win the Red and Yellow rashie for the next day

Please check this information with the current sailing instructions that are on KA 72. Some of the information is incorrect and comes from a draft version.

Current sailing instructions and any amendments will be discussed at the Race briefings.

John340

QLD

3373 posts

16 Mar 2017 9:07am

Sorry for the misinformation.

I can't find the latest sailing instructions on KA72.

F2

QLD

209 posts

16 Mar 2017 9:35am

John I sent you a email about the contest.

John340

QLD

3373 posts

16 Mar 2017 12:15pm

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John340 said..
Locosys has concluded testing of the new Alpha Racing Firmware (V1.2A0314B) for the GW60 GPS watch. This new version of the firmware significantly upgrades the functionality and usability of the GW60. They have specifically released this firmware so that it is available for contestants at Burrum Windfest 2017. The following Dropbox has the firmware pack. The pack includes:
- New firmware file, use the existing GW60 updater to upload onto your watch
- Release note which details the history of changes to the firmware during testing
- Watch set-up config instructions for the new features
- Installer for the new Utility for Log file downloading and watch configuration. Note this only works with Window's PCs

~~https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10480954/GW60/GW60AR_Pack0314B_PR.rar~~

The above dropbox was not working this morning. I contacted Locosys and they have rebuilt the download link. The new download link is

www.dropbox.com/s/zsese3v5m1zgqv3/GW60AR_Pack0314B_PR.rar?dl=0

DarkHorse

NSW

129 posts

17 Mar 2017 7:07am

Hi All,
Below is an Update to the Program for Burrum Windfest. The "Course Open" Times have been updated to make better use of the tide times.

For any questions on the event please contact either Geoff Ringe or David Sandos.

Only one Week to go..

Regards
David Sandos
Race Director

da vecta

QLD

2515 posts

17 Mar 2017 11:50am

Awesome, I can sleep in till 1.25pm on Thursday.

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

19 Mar 2017 8:06pm

Burrum here we come. Yee haa. Dave and Geraldine plus 2 doggies leaving tommorow (Mon 24th Mar) from Hobart. Thanks so much guys for doing this. Dave and Steve's gear. Top left to bottom W49, 117, 97, 80, Top right to bottom 87, W49, 97, 107. 127 on roof racks. A dozen masts, 4 booms, 40 fins and a heap of Overdrive and Reflex sails. OK so we got a little carried away

vando

QLD

3418 posts

19 Mar 2017 9:42pm

W49 you do know where ya heading

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Safe trip guys

kato

VIC

3513 posts

20 Mar 2017 8:14am

Leave the 5.7 s too ??

da vecta

QLD

2515 posts

20 Mar 2017 8:58am

at my house.

John340

QLD

3373 posts

20 Mar 2017 9:25am

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kato said..
Leave the 5.7 s too ??

With the current forecast, you could leave the 6.2s, 7.0s and 7.8s

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

20 Mar 2017 11:30am

There could be some wind along the way (or the way back), so ready for anything!

spanishwog

QLD

121 posts

20 Mar 2017 7:53pm

or you can bring some wind with you!!!!

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

20 Mar 2017 8:21pm

Yes the trailer will be bringing wind from Tassie for the comp.....

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

21 Mar 2017 7:36am

What night is Pub night ?

John340

QLD

3373 posts

21 Mar 2017 8:06am

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Richiefish said..
What night is Pub night ?

Any night you choose Mr Fish

byronmc

NSW

507 posts

21 Mar 2017 9:35am

Love the photo of the trailer reminds me of the many Sandy point trips.
trailer full with 3 people's gear carnt leave it at home you never know.
see you guys there.

Macroscien

QLD

6808 posts

21 Mar 2017 10:16am

The countdown starts now. This is not a first time SB make their weather forecast / prediction completely wrong

Haggar

QLD

1670 posts

21 Mar 2017 12:11pm

No no don't look at the forecast !

da vecta

QLD

2515 posts

22 Mar 2017 9:33am

Can you sign on if you arrive later in the week?

DarkHorse

NSW

129 posts

22 Mar 2017 12:06pm

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da vecta said..
Can you sign on if you arrive later in the week?

Yes you can, Just need to come to Race HQ - "Sea Spray" house nearest the Boat ramp so a briefing can be run through first.
Morning Briefings will be at 9am each day and soon after that the race crew will be heading to the course area to set up so "special briefings" would have to occur prior to 10am each day or after 6pm-ish at night.

Note
Could effect potential overall results for event though - results may be calculated Daily to contribute to Overall. (This is still in discussion)

Regards
David Sandos
(Race Director)

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

22 Mar 2017 2:12pm

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Steve Charles said..
Burrum here we come. Yee haa. Dave and Geraldine plus 2 doggies leaving tommorow (Mon 24th Mar) from Hobart. Thanks so much guys for doing this. Dave and Steve's gear. Top left to bottom W49, 117, 97, 80, Top right to bottom 87, W49, 97, 107. 127 on roof racks. A dozen masts, 4 booms, 40 fins and a heap of Overdrive and Reflex sails. OK so we got a little carried away

MMm you can lighten your load by leaving that lot at my place ..

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

22 Mar 2017 6:47pm

Forecast looking good now.Monday.

Dag

QLD

720 posts

22 Mar 2017 7:19pm

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Haggar said..
No no don't look at the forecast !

Grrrr, don't want to say anything. A lot of "if's". On the up-side, at least I've got a few more day's to get everything done.
The weather map's are all over the place at the moment. Who'd wanna guess?

Boombuster

QLD

584 posts

23 Mar 2017 8:31am

Trying to be positive looking at Burrum 2012 it was if I remember the same sort of weather pattern leading up to the Windfest and it did turn out ok. Not so good was the trip up as many of us got stuck in the floods around Gympie but it turned out to be worth the trip.

plev

QLD

181 posts

23 Mar 2017 7:39pm

Hi Salt Flavored Speed People,

Off topic in some ways but speed under sail has been a hot subject for hundreds of years, formal racing or mainly just two craft under sail on a similar bearing.
One of the Australian speed icons of yesteryear I am told is (after this major refit) to very soon be under going trials at Burrum.

"Bullfrog" many moons ago shattered the Trans Tasman. This is decades before "Yellow Pages" or "Maquarie Inovation".
Granted Sandy Point and Burrum have little in common with a Trans Tasman except speed.

Bullfrog looks (under good conditions) to be good for way more than 35 knts.

There may be a request for next year's event to include multi hull sailing paraphernalia.

Good speed to all for the meet this year,

plev

grich62

QLD

676 posts

23 Mar 2017 8:22pm

can any one give me some contact detail, as i wont make it down,looks like a cyclone is forming up here.

waricle

786 posts

23 Mar 2017 6:31pm

Gooday plev,
interesting times In bullfrog.
Easy to discount the seriously outstanding advances made when we just look at the latest speed by windsurfers.
The innovations and dedication of speed sailors' progression we take for granted thru the purchase of the latest board or sail is a reflection of the design, research, proving, and competition results over many iterations of a design programme dedicated to make a turkey like you or I look good ??

plev

QLD

181 posts

23 Mar 2017 9:04pm

Gooday waricle,

Sorry man, you've lost me. I thought my post pointed to some iconic Aussie speed sailing gear of yesteryear,nothing more.

plev

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