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  • 2012-07-16 22:05:20
    Re: Aaron James Gage - 1971-2012
    Board » In memoriam
    Well said - Win. My feeling exactly ...I'm still at a loss for words for this, the parting of a friend on SOL..
  • 2012-07-16 00:14:54
    Re: Aaron James Gage - 1971-2012
    Board » In memoriam
    This is such sad news of AGage's passing. He will be greatly missed...

    Jim
  • 2010-10-02 20:21:53
    Goodbye everyone
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    Joan and I are leaving in 12 days to go cruising for 6-8 months. Internet will be spotty and probably not good for racing. I will check-in when able to advise on how much RUM is left on board. Its been a fun two years of SOL racing. Hope to pick it back up the summer of 2011. Until then stay off that green stuff it ruins your ranking..

    Jim "Javaboat"
  • 2009-10-14 12:49:48
    Re: Scoring for DNS
    Board » General Discussion
    Problem I'm having with this DNS scoring is, sometimes I'm not in a position to race but would like to join in the chat and watch the race. There needs to be a way to do this without being penalized.
  • 2009-10-02 22:14:34
    Re: Scoring for DNS
    Board » General Discussion
    So Jakob, If I register for a 1000km race and don't start those miles are not added to my total miles and doesn't affect my ranking?
  • 2009-10-02 17:08:30
    Scoring for DNS
    Board » General Discussion
    Guys, I thought you said if we register and don't start the race DNS, this would not go against our overall scores. Looking at the SYC ranking for me, several races where counted even though I didn't start. Sometimes I join a race to chat since I don't have time to make the race.

    Jim
  • 2009-10-01 12:58:28
    Race results with DNS
    Board » Technical Support
    Guys, I thought you said if we register and don't start the race DNS, this would not go against our overall scores. Looking at the SYC ranking for me, several races where counted even though I didn't start. Sometimes I join a race to chat since I don't have time to make the race.

    Jim
  • 2009-08-21 16:09:40
    Re: Chatting without racing
    Board » General Discussion
    Thanks Kalle...
  • 2009-08-20 20:01:00
    Chatting without racing
    Board » General Discussion
    Wish to join in the chat group but not sail. I'm on my boat Fri thru Sun and unable to race. Would love to join into the chat. I there a way to join the race and not have it count against you???

    Jim
  • 2009-02-13 17:26:37
    Steering course heading error
    Board » Technical Support
    Guys, under the latest software. While setting a TWA of -170deg the CC is showing 508 deg. Might have left out the -360 if greater than 360... Like what I'm seeing..

    Jim

    Edit: BTW, I see this when putting in the TWA into the field, not when using the direction tool..

    --- Last Edited by javaboat at 2009-02-13 17:51:03 ---

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