After the weekend series finishes while other crews soaked up the presentations we decided to get some miles on the clock towards home. Our aim was to shave 1 hour off our record by reducing our break times. The result however was quite funny.
On the way over Dave was boasting how he got into our 2 hour rotation of driving sleeping and peeing. Unfortunately we spent our time stopping for Dave to pee on the side of the road in between the 2 hour stops. After contemplating peeing into a macca's cup for half an hour and how he should do it. I offered to stop for him. This happened 3 times including making sneaky excuses to stop to check the trailer. It must of been the only thing keeping him awake as he nodded off soon after releiving himself.
We managed to make good time in the end and didn't see too much wildlife. However we did have fun aiming for the mice as they ran across the road in front of us. Our new trailer worked well and we now deserve a nice shower to get rid of the BO.
Cheers
Rhyss
Vita Brevis a member of the West Australian State Sharpie Sailing Team. The boat has been campaigning at a State and National level since it was made. With a State Championship win and 11th place in National Titles the team is aiming to improve to eventually win a National Championship
Hard day at the office
Sunday we had an amendment to the program with the race committee opting for 4 races to make up for the lack of wind on Saturday. The wind built to a steady 8-12 knot NE breeze which allowed for great racing between the fleet.
Today we worked the boat hard to achieve the following the results: 5, 2, 3, 2. We were very happy with this performance although in the end we finished overall in 4th position as there was no drops in the series and we had to carry a 10 from day 1. Although disappointing we are pleased with our result as we really put the challenge to the SA fleet.
Although the sun was shining the water temperature was the coldest we had experienced yet. During the races we were working hard enough to keep warm but in between the temperature started to kick in. Finishing 2nd in the last race allowed us to make a swift dash to the beach and start to pack up the boat ready for the journey home.
Blur sailed a perfect series in the end with 5 bullets proving their experience. Congratulations to Mal Higgins and his crew. Even after they managed to swirl their complementary bottle of Port before the finish of the first race (Mal Suggests this is their tradition)
The Port Lincoln frostbite is definitely a regatta to remember and we would like to thank the Club and the SA Sharpie Association for their hospitiality. We unfortunately couldn't stay for the presentations as we needed to start heading home. We will post overall results when we get a copy of them.
Cheers from the Vita Brevis Team
(2 hours from Perth with a 6 pack of Corona left)
Breeze dies out
We managed to get 1 race in yesterday out of 3 with the breeze fading to absolute nothing by the end of the race. Everyone gave up heading straight back for the bar using any means possible to get back. The use of spinnaker poles as oars on the bow was a popular method. We waited for a tow in.
We finished mid fleet with the race getting off to a shaky start with the breeze shifting left at the start when we were at the boat. We recovered well but it was all on at the first bottom mark we had gybe set and were screaming in all lined up when the boats behind us decided they were going to barge in at the bottom mark. After that the course had became one board upwind while continually fading.
We drifted to the finish line with a new rule being invented. If I mioved and it was felt in the boat I got punched from both sides. Anyway it was a good race but we had hoped for more Hopefully today brings more with more races scheduled if any breeze blows
Cya
Rhyss
We finished mid fleet with the race getting off to a shaky start with the breeze shifting left at the start when we were at the boat. We recovered well but it was all on at the first bottom mark we had gybe set and were screaming in all lined up when the boats behind us decided they were going to barge in at the bottom mark. After that the course had became one board upwind while continually fading.
We drifted to the finish line with a new rule being invented. If I mioved and it was felt in the boat I got punched from both sides. Anyway it was a good race but we had hoped for more Hopefully today brings more with more races scheduled if any breeze blows
Cya
Rhyss
We made it
After a 26 hour long drive we have arrived in port lincoln.
Unfortunately the winds are as light as they are in WA with 0-5 knot SE/SW predicted. At the moment (see picture) there is nothing!
Last night we sat in the bar (probably with bad BO) and blew all the red dust out of our throats with a nice cold corona. The bar maid Hayley is very nice after we walked in we were offered a beer straight away. We have to remember to save our cans and bottles as there is a refund in SA for 5c each. Geoff could make a small fortune by the end of the weekend with amount of diet coke brendon has drunk
Todays racing consists of 3 back to back races starting at 1:30. So for now its off to unpack the boat and get ready for sailing.
Cheers
Rhyss
Sights of the Nullabor
You never know what you are going to see on the Nullabor but while on our way across towing the sharpie we noticed a slightly familiar sight on the back of a truck. Two fireballs being sent to MOFSC by the Fireball association in preparation for the fireball worlds. The truck pulled up for refueling at the Nullabor Roadhouse.
Hope they arrive safely...
Cheers
Rhyss Edwards
Prep for road trip
This weekend the Vita Brevis team are going on a road trip to represent WA Sharpies at the Port Lincoln frostbite series in SA. The Plan is to Drive the boat over the Nullabor taking somewhere around 30 hours to complete. In order to do this we have added a storage box to the trailer to protect the boat from any stones (it also has a full boat cover). It also allows us to remove weight from the boat for traveling and hopefully will give a a smoother ride from more weight ben added to the trailer.
Work is nearly complete as well as a bearing service. We are departing Thursday lunchtime and hope to be home Monday night.
I will post photos and updates of the trip as long as i can get www.
I will post photos and updates of the trip as long as i can get www.
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