Facebook

Login

Support Sailonline

If you haven't already - join the SAILONLINE YACHT CLUB!

Please also consider making a donation - all amounts are greatly appreciated!

Board » Flag Officers » Races » New York to San Francisco Record Attempt

Page: Previous 1 2 3

Posted by
dikkehenk


Users avatar

Posts
66
Registered at
2012-02-24 15:03:37
2013-03-30 13:53:25 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
just tested it, and it works.

Thanxs

Posted by
Eddie C. Dost


Users avatar

Posts
57
Registered at
2008-08-23 11:40:29
2013-03-30 15:39:38 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
I renamed the file to boat_xxx.csv to be handled more easily by QtVlm.

Cheers,
Eddie
_/)_/)_/)
The sea is lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to sail before I sleep, And miles to sail before I sleep.
Posted by
captjack1942


Users avatar

Posts
239
Registered at
2008-01-18 03:24:03
2013-03-31 02:46:37 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
Eddie, when are you going come race with us again? The competition is a lot better these days. You might find it challenging. :-)
Posted by
Alan (iomkiwi)


Users avatar

Posts
39
Registered at
2011-11-02 07:13:43
2013-04-13 19:40:34 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
RainbowChaser said @ 2013-03-06 18:32:23:
As Jlinc and PocketRocket head for Bermuda to meet up with captjack in the bar, SOL has another first to announce.

New SOLer jay8s is the first SOLer to sail (on SOL) from the US East Coast and through the Panama Canal.

OK folks.. who will be next with a "first"??!!
....Well some lunatic has just finished soling to the source of the Amazon
Attachments
Posted by
RainbowChaser


Users avatar

Posts
2656
Registered at
2009-06-14 09:44:50
2013-04-16 07:16:41 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
Love it! Hope you've seen the SOL Honours Badges thread!! :-D
Posted by
NZL_Scotsman


Users avatar

Posts
251
Registered at
2008-10-04 07:59:40
2013-04-18 09:34:00 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
Final race report:
The challenge to break the record newly set by Maserati Soldini this year started over a month ago on 7 March at 12:00 UTC. The start had been delayed to obtain the best start by hooking into a deep depression. This gave a fast start to the record attempt with boat speeds well above 20 knots for extended periods of time.

The first key factor in the race was a band of light winds that was located east of Caribbean Sea. Early forecasts suggested that it would fill and not block the fleet. Instead, it broadened and moved south east with the fleet, effectively blocking it. Some boats were mired in these light winds for several days. The boats to the west of the rhumb line, especially those near the Caribbean Islands, avoided the light winds and gained many miles. Chipspitter came out with a big lead. After only a few days, the separation in the fleet was already several hundred miles.

The doldrums barely slowed the leading boats and the trade winds allowed fast sailing to the south east. The course then took the boats near the Brazilian coast at the easternmost point of South America before continuing south towards the Falklands and Cape Horn. Conditions in the South Atlantic were complicated with a couple of depressions. Gilles took advantage and the lead for the first time. As is often the case, the fastest route was through the narrow channel between the Falkland Islands.

Cape Horn was passed by race leader Gilles after 20 days. His lead over the record holder was over a day by this half way point. The next few days were upwind. Boats made good gains by picking the best tacks, even if that meant dodging islands. The leading boats managed to hook into a zone of strong southerly winds. This gate closed and chasing boats lost ground. This zone fed into the trade winds and a few days of relatively straightforward sailing.

The next major challenge was the doldrums west of the Galapagos Islands. Gilles lost most of his lead as some chasing boats came out strongly having taken different courses further west. Some other leading boats were ensnared by the light winds and watched the leaders disappear over the horizon. The last week of sailing was mostly upwind or on a tight reach. Gilles covered his strongest competitors superbly and took home the win. After 39 days 9:28:40 the finish line in San Francisco was crossed. Sassy63 was less than half an hour slower with ITA10267 over two hours further behind. The podium took very different routes over much of the course.

RYA took a very credible fourth; and chipspitter fifth after a daring but futile gamble by tacking early into the coast near the finish. The remaining boats will take longer to arrive. Only 14 boats finished within 48 hours of the winner, but many will beat the real record time that Gilles smashed by more than a week.
Posted by
Gilles


Users avatar

Posts
127
Registered at
2009-07-18 11:05:22
2013-04-18 18:25:24 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
excellent report Scotsman, thanks!

And thanks to all the organizer and mate that sailed (and still sailing) with me in the longest ever regatta on SOL.
Posted by
Sebensa


Users avatar

Posts
70
Registered at
2010-10-06 14:50:36
2013-04-19 06:59:34 - Re: New York to San Francisco Record Attempt
First class report Scotsman

Page: Previous 1 2 3

Please login to post a reply.

Races

Next Race: 00d 00h 00m

Current Races:

Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race 2025


When the winter weather turns cool in southern Australia sailors head up to the warmer waters of The Great Barrier Reef and the big winter regattas at Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach and Magnetic Island. But the race isn’t ‘on’ this year; nevertheless, Sailonline is inviting all racers from RQYS and beyond to race the 343 nm for the fun, this time in our SOTO 40. It might be winter downunder but do put on your shorts and t-shirts before you sit down behind your devices to get into the spirit of it all!
Race #1921
INFOby brainaid.de
SOTO 40 Particulars
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Jun 19th 01:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Pantaenius Shetland Race 2025 - Leg 1

Prepare your sails and brace for exhilaration—it's time once again to embark on the thrilling journey from Norway's stunning outer Korsfjorden to the ruggedly beautiful Shetland Isles! Welcome to the first electrifying leg of Sailonline's celebrated two-race Shetland Series. Spanning nearly 190 nautical miles, this year's challenge features the Salona 39, masterfully designed in collaboration with Maurizio Cossutti. Sailonline proudly partners with this iconic race, bringing sailors from around the globe together to test their strategic prowess and seamanship. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or setting out on your first virtual adventure with us, get ready for an unforgettable race filled with intense competition, breathtaking scenery, and the sheer joy of sailing. The North Sea awaits—let the adventure begin!
Race #1922
INFO by brainaid.de
Salona 39 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
SHE - SYC
Race starts: Jun 18th 11:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Haugesund to Reykjavik 2025


In late April 2016 Draken Harald Hårfagre, the worlds largest viking ship built in modern times, left her home port in Haugesund, Norway and sailed off for a challenging voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The aim was to explore and relive one of the most mythological sea voyages – the first transatlantic crossing, and the Viking discovery of the New World, more than a thousand years ago. History tells us about the Viking explorer, Leif Eriksson, who discovered America over 500 years before Christopher Columbus. The expedition was all about exploring the world, just like the Vikings did.
Sailonline is racing the 1000 nm first leg, from Haugesund, Norway, to Reykjavik, Iceland in our Farr 400. Let us sail in the wake of history on this epic adventure!
Race #1913
INFO from brainaid.de
Farr 400 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
ARQ2 - ARCH - SUPSOL – SYC
Race starts: Jun 16th 17:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Africa by Sea - Swakopmund to Maputo 2025


Time again to continue our exploration of Africa by Sea, which now takes us around the tip of the continent at Cape Agulhas and up the coast of South Africa to Mozambique’s marvellous Maputo, where we should find good anchorage in the bend of the Rio Espirito Santo (Umbuluzi) once we’ve cleared the 60m high Maputo - Katembe suspension bridge. It’s 1900nm and we’ll be glad to be sailing our comfortable and sturdy Xp-55, as we will certainly experience more headwinds!
Race #1857
INFOby brainaid.de
Xp-55 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC - ABC
Race starts: Jun 11th 17:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Marquesas to Young Island 2025

The adventure continues as we launch this fourth leg of the RWW series, racing from Marquesas to Young Island in the Balleny Islands, a group of islands in the Southern Ocean only 62 nm from Antarctica. Get ready for a chilling new challenge as we set sail on the sixth leg of the 2025 Ocean Championship Series! A 4100nm journey of endurance, strategy, and pure sailing excitement. This leg will be pursued aboard the race machine RP66, pushing sailors to their limits. Do you have what it takes to conquer the Southern Ocean? Join us and put your skills to the ultimate test!
PRIZE: SMPF
Race #1909
INFO by brainaid.de
Raichel/Pugh 66 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - RWW - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Saturday,
June 21 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Jun 02nd 11:00 Registration Closed
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Go to race archive

SYC Ranking

  1. Sailonline Yacht Club Member WRmirekd
  2. Sailonline Yacht Club Member CriticalHippo
  3. Sailonline Yacht Club Member KaSToR
  4. Sailonline Yacht Club Member FreyjaUSA
  5. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Patrick70119
  6. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Kipper1258
  7. Sailonline Yacht Club Member rafa
  8. Sailonline Yacht Club Member rumskib
  9. Sailonline Yacht Club Member bonknhoot
  10. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Smo

View full list

Series

Mobile Client

SYC members have the benefit of access to our mobile/lightweight web client!

The mobile client