WRA 4 Run 3
Archived on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 16:33.
| 10/15/2009 - 14:15 | Helena:Hi All here we are at speed spot, the conditions are pretty good for a record attempt but we are looking for some lighter conditions to do a first run since the crach. |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:16 | at the moment it is blowing 25-28kn |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:16 | the direction is good but it is just a tad to strong |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:17 | paul is ready at the top of the course with Jeff and Simon holding VSR |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:18 | Hiskia and Alex is ready in the rib at the end of the course |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:19 | Paul is getting in the cockpit now the wind is 22-25kn |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:20 | pretty shifty and gusty conditions |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:23 | Florian Prevel:hello Helena, all the best for this attemp |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:23 | Helena:Paul is holding again we had gusts up to 28kn for a while |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:23 | Thanks I will let Paul know |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:24 | Florian Prevel:what will be the configuration for this run : test or record ? |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:24 | Helena:this is a test run for us at the moment |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:28 | the conditions is not ideal |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:29 | ok he is going to go |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:30 | 24-26kn |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:30 | Paul is getting in the cockpit now |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:31 | it seems we have a gap in the wind now where is has dropped a bit |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:35 | wind is down a bit Paul is moving off the anchor |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:36 | 24-25kn |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:36 | course is very flat |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:36 | pushing VSR away from the beach here he comes |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:36 | he is off |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:40 | guest-:whats happening ? |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:41 | Helena:all good he is at the end of the course |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:41 | Florian Prevel:well done |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:41 | Helena:Hiskia has caught VSR at the end of the course |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:41 | just... |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:42 | RIB is on its way to collect the rest of the crew now |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:42 | Florian Prevel:what is the feeling about this test run ? |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:43 | Helena:I think this will be the only run today we will go back and check data if VSR is set up ok |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:43 | at the moment it is a bit hard to say this boat is not about feel it is about data collecting |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:44 | guest-:looks like the wind is dropping |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:44 | Good job Team VSR! It's great that you can get back in the saddle quickly |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:45 | yep well done |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:45 | Florian Prevel:happy to see you back on water |
| 10/15/2009 - 14:48 | Cuthbert:A safe run is what was needed. Ready for later on. |
| 10/15/2009 - 16:33 | Helena:Cheers everyone for logging on. VSR is safely back just downloading some data now, but all looks fine. Paul was very happy with the run. See you all tomorrow, forecast is for a bit of a blow but we will be ready. |