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graham_737 |
Posted: 18-May-07 17:41 |
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Just wondering if there were any unwritten rules on weighing in for an event? I've just hoped off the scales and thinking that i may have to start using 'strategies' for the process! Tim i'm sure i have your empathy?!
Whilst we're on the topic tho, Pete are you and Annie really the lightest in the fleet? Not that i want you to disclose any private information. It's just that i'd backed you to be a non-wing crew yourself!! 
[Edited by graham_737 on 18-May-07 17:42] |
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Tim |
Posted: 18-May-07 18:54 |
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Graham,
I can give you a good few tips! Probably best to go into to many details though...
Its harsh to make it under weight, is it done on an event by event basis these days? I can never remember, those scale-fiends usually remind me though.
I did notice you using wings Pete.. So what was the weigh in details?
On weight of another description, did you managed to weigh any boats at Broadstairs? Inbetween the drinking and 5 little races that you lot seem to of made a lot of fuss about! |
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Pete Lindley |
Posted: 18-May-07 21:52 |
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I weighed in on the unofficial Tesco Value scales at 77.8KG. I had been dieting and on the rowing machine all week.
Weigh ins are done on an event by event basis now.
I have the details of the boat weigh ins:
http://www.isoracing.org.uk/downloads/boatweights.pdf
Boats were weighed with fittings, ropes, booms, space frame, spinnaker socks.
Not sure what all that weighs, but the bare hull should be 95kgs minimum.
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Annie |
Posted: 18-May-07 21:55 |
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Its good for Pete to crew to be honest as it makes him spend the next couple of weeks outside in the drive on his rowing machine. Means he's not under my feet telling me how to do things better and he gets an improved waist line. I think we should reduce the weight for wings by 5 kg a year until we get to 56 kg. Then we'll have to renegotiate.
Annie |
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Al S |
Posted: 20-May-07 20:47 |
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Hi, on this topic- advice for the heavier crew in light airs? New to the class, sailing with Steve Bell on the yellow Iso at King George SC. Currently the scales (as well as screaming in pain) tell me I'm about 90kg. Where the hell am I meant to sit in a drift? Winds were exceedingly rubbish today, just couldn't find the right place to be.
Hoping to get him to go to Felixstowe, and we should be heading for La Rochelle.
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graham_737 |
Posted: 20-May-07 22:20 |
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Hi Al, good to hear that you're trying to come to a few events.
I'd say just sit as far forward as you can, but stay behind the space frame. If you're right down to leward then try and stay out of the air flow over the jib slot. Shouldn't admit this, but the space frame can make a very good arm rest if you get comfortable!!
Hopefully see you at Felixstowe!
Graham |
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Chris W |
Posted: 24-May-07 07:00 |
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Al,
I am also on the 90 kg region and find that if you kneel facing back, up near the frame/kicker area you can see the heel of the boat and have a good view of the slow lightweights behind you!
There is also a nice early view of when the helm falls over in a roll tack and you can usually extracate yourself before you get wet and then nab the cetnreboard first!!
Just remember to keep off the barbers and the jib sheets and move your upper body across the boat to counteract the heel. Your helm will undoubtedly be thinking of something else more important at the time like, does he have the right boots on, is his kit colour coordinated or does his spray top have a UV resistant layer in it!!
Downwind I usually sit forward of the windward shroud across the gunnel/frame area. Good view of the kite and it lifts the stern (also surprisingly comfy!!). Helm can then stand or sit to leeward and balance the boat (gives him the best opportunity of a good tan without and lines!!).
Cheers Chris
[Edited by Chris W on 24-May-07 07:02] |
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