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BER_Baggus


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2013-03-13 12:30:12 - Waiting for weather download
Anyone else get this message when loading the "race" screen? I get it on IE9 and chrome, and it basically means I have no weather. Not fast.

I've cleared all my caches, but still nothing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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2013-03-15 20:15:40 - Re: Waiting for weather download
Slow ISP connection is most likely the cause. Like if you are on the edge of a mobile cell with a 3G or 4G modem. Or your cable connection node is loaded by some kid torrenting movies. Or Maybe the undersea cable to Bermuda is too crowded.
The NY/SF weather update is a huge file. It takes a while (like some times a couple of minutes on DSL, or in A2R's case on Dialup, up to 10 minutes) to load. For me on my 3G connection on the boat, it can take 30~40 seconds to load.

If it hangs up for more than 4~5 minutes, I've found that just reloading the page usually works.
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2013-03-20 11:38:13 - Re: Waiting for weather download
Cheers Jack, that was what I also thought. Looks like I may have to kiss this game goodbye until Bermuda gets into the 21st century.
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2013-03-20 16:04:26 - Re: Waiting for weather download
Just wanted to chime in regarding the Wx file for this race which is listed in my Safari browser's activity window @ 5.2 Mb & it takes my dial-up connection approx. 15-18 minutes to complete on a good day with no other processes competing for bandwidth.

That being said there are existing client issues already under discussion in the Technical Forum where this can also be a symptom of those problems.

The first condition requires patience while the second can only be resolved with a proactive procedure.
None so blind
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2013-03-24 10:28:58 - Re: Waiting for weather download
Baggus - or just keep an eye out for the non-giant races which is what SOL races most of the time.. you can pick to sail in weekend or week series rather than the ocean ones maybe?

You can't not sail on SOL!! :-)

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