Anyone think sailing is boring? Take a look at this....

[Schmalex]

Some of the most awesome footage I have ever seen of race boats surfing (with a killer chinese in there for good measure!)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3-yQpwht1bY

[ianqv]

AWESOME footage - I've had the pleasure of doing some big boat sailing at plus 20 knots!! A MASSIVE rush!!!

Thanks for posting the youtube link

Regards

Ian

[sawman]

from a slightly different angle any powerboater cant fail to be impresssed by this type of thing

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YxRgaJJ86_8

some classic skiffing

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[ALawson]

I was lucky enough to deliver Tokio W60 acoss the North Atlantic in Jan 2000, we had her up to 28 knots with only Main and Jib. The responsiveness of the helm of even on a boat of her era was amazing.

Have a look at this Figaro 2, a few wipeouts!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1kxft_corentin-d...

[Space Kid]

Great videos, especially scary in the dark!

Going for the smaller boats, check out my old class, the International Moth:

http://www.int-moth.org.uk/VideoSP.htm 

[paradigm shift]

Always fancied a ride on a fast yacht. More used to smaller stuff (Moths + Cherubs) which is plenty good fun.

[Schmalex]

There is nothing that beats the feeling of riding a fast boat in a big breeze. During the 1993 Fastnet race, we touched almost 18Kts on the way back from the rock in a 38 footer in the middle of the night. Absolutely awesome sailing in 35 / 40 kts of breeze that lasted for 12 - 18 hours before it started to die as we came near Plymouth.

You have to trust your fellow crew members 110% when things start getting quick though!

[Scooby_snax]

I raced with Moose and the guys on ABN AMRO earlier this year in the Caribbean....quite a stunning boat

[VX Foxy]

This trimaran is quite impressive too! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QZDS3miKQCc

[GBGaffer]

And this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_w3k5PuJOA

[ALawson]

http://www.jacques-vabre.com/en/s08_multimedia/s08...

[sotonboy1977]

ianqv said:

AWESOME footage - I've had the pleasure of doing some big boat sailing at plus 20 knots!! A MASSIVE rush!!!

Thanks for posting the youtube link

Regards

Ian

20knots !!!!.i have skippered a fishing boat that did 10 knots in idle then went on to do 48 knots into the tide up southampton water.and by the way it wasnt a outboard...it was a 65ft viking fitted with a pair of V16 MTU 2400hp each


now thats a rush!!.

[GBGaffer]

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.....48 knots into the tide
now thats a rush!!.
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What's the tide got to do with it - 48 kts is 48 kts - unless you are talking about SOG rather than actual boat speed through the water?

Anyway these guys are doing 47+ kts under sail! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_w3k5PuJOA - Now that's a rush!!

[dhutch]

It is mad isnt it.
- I would love to do somthing like that.
- Although unfortunatly i get massive motion sickness issues, so that might come into it!

But ive had the RS200 our with my and my (fairly light) cousin in some pritty strong winds out round the estary mouth at salcombe.
- When your reaching back and forth with the spinny up, up on the plain, just hammering a long! Great stuff!!!


Daniel

[Schmalex]

GBGaffer said:

.....48 knots into the tide
now thats a rush!!.

What's the tide got to do with it - 48 kts is 48 kts - unless you are talking about SOG rather than actual boat speed through the water?

Anyway these guys are doing 47+ kts under sail! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_w3k5PuJOA - Now that's a rush!!

I guess if it is wind over tide in a breeze, 48 kts would be pretty wet......

[XJSJohn]

in a 20 knot monsoon these can be a lot of fun!!! We sail ours with an Asymetric kite too for that "extra adrenalyn rush"

No doubt i will be collecting a few more bruises this weekend

Edited by XJSJohn on Friday 30th November 05:16

[Firkin Dogbolter]

Never done any sailing in a big boat, biggest was a 29 footer and not of race spec. Would loved to have had a go on a race boat though, bet the exhilaration is awesome. In my youth I got dunked enough as it was in an Enterprise dingy so was never brave enough to even try a Cat or Tri, regret that now.

Not even sure if I could remember how to sail as it has been circa 20 years since I set foot on board. Must rectify that soon, New Years Resolution I think!

[Mahatma Bag]

Firkin Dogbolter said:

Never done any sailing in a big boat, biggest was a 29 footer and not of race spec. Would loved to have had a go on a race boat though, bet the exhilaration is awesome. In my youth I got dunked enough as it was in an Enterprise dingy so was never brave enough to even try a Cat or Tri, regret that now.

Not even sure if I could remember how to sail as it has been circa 20 years since I set foot on board. Must rectify that soon, New Years Resolution I think!

Offshore racing is a combination of sleep deprivation, intense cold, watersoaked clothes, sickness and moments of terror. Luv it

Where in the UK are you - might be able to recommend a sailing club.