Facebook

Login

Support Sailonline

If you haven't already - join the SAILONLINE YACHT CLUB!

Please also consider making a donation - all amounts are greatly appreciated!

Board » General Discussion » TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY

Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Posted by
AWoL


Users avatar

Posts
23
Registered at
2009-07-01 15:15:13
2010-12-13 21:07:19 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
Teaming up, as an occasional teaching /coaching exercise...no problem. However, as a regular fixture, especially if successful, then it can't but help alter the character of the game.Did the Italian team think of that? Probably not. I can't blame them in any way as I didn't foresee the problem until it happened.
I'm going to wait and see what develops. Nothing may come of this. Take the example of the Pigs, who were very much together on the "Ron Cazar", but were all over the place in "Iberia 4"...
The advantage of a team, and a formidable one it is too, is that it can be kept going 24/7. We all recognise the need for sleep and the effects of fatigue on judgement.We also imagine the meeting of minds, leading to a consensus on a brilliant and unbeatable strategy, against which the lone individual has little chance.
However there is perhaps another side to that intimidating scenario.
It probably takes quite a bit of organisation and communication to keep a team together. Disagreements and personality clashes are almost inevitable. Then there's the pressure of not letting the side down.There are downsides to being in a team, as there can be with boatsitting(saw that on VORG, "Idiot, I said steer 315, not 135" ).
I wouldn't be in a hurry to quit and I hope Schakel reconsiders. At the time, I felt much the same as him. But a few days on, my feeling is, that this will fizzle out unless others respond by forming teams..... which I shall not be joining.If you want teams, form one or join one(keeping in mind the disadvantages). Perhaps you might even consider being so kind as to inform your fellow competitors of the formation of this team, prior to the race, just for the sake of good manners, if nothing else. Those that don't inform their fellow racers will be seen as ruthless and disrespectful and consequently may not receive quite the same degree of approbation and respect as the high-placed racers currently enjoy.Of course, there we go again, imagining the worst...that they are successful. Things could go the other way. The teams may not be successful in which case no-one will give a......1/100Euro.
If you don't like the idea of teams in the game, like me, don't join one.Simple. No need for any unpleasantness. Actions will speak louder than words on this matter.
Posted by
Ghibli


Users avatar

Posts
10
Registered at
2009-08-03 17:29:53
2010-12-14 06:55:00 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
Hello all.
in the christmas to christmas have two Pig's leading and two more Pig's in the top ten.
they have the same track because had the same weather, but..what strange if the better performance was that ??
(if check better many SOLers have the same track)
My best
Ciao ciao
Posted by
Gilles


Users avatar

Posts
127
Registered at
2009-07-18 11:05:22
2010-12-14 07:51:33 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
I need to add:
the PIGs are a very strong team, my full respect. I personally enjoy chase and fight with them, and...
I will get them one day!! GRRRHHH
signed
Zeke Wolf

(Gilles)
Posted by
NZL_undercover


Users avatar

Posts
65
Registered at
2009-07-31 03:29:32
2010-12-14 10:15:02 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
I agree with Eddies statement about beatting all 4 boats......:) My thoughts exactly!!

Now if anyone needs a southern hemisphere skipper to do the Barcelona World Race I would be more than happy to team up.
Posted by
sol


Users avatar

Posts
299
Registered at
2008-08-14 11:08:14
2010-12-16 04:16:52 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
Apologies, that previous posting under 'sol' was me, was checking out a race and forgot I was logged in as 'sol' when I posted...

[EDIT:] Damn I did it again! oops LOL - This is AGage.

IMHO, quoting ISAF rules allowing 'unsolicited assistance' is irrelevant. That rule is mostly in there for safety purposes, and it is also stated in that rule that (only) help in the form of information may be provided, nowhere does it mention control of the vessel - and this only from a 'disinterested party', which team members cannot be so considered. Neither is such help unsolicited, but rather admitted to being organized. Clearly controlling team members' boats in this way does constitue an advantage, as I said previously, it seems to me the boatsitting rule in SOL was so a friend could legally get you off the beach or change your course if you went to work forgetting a DC or something, not to plot the best course for that boat...
Again: perhaps the definition of 'boat-sitting' needs clarification in the rules?

I think the decision to create a single team boat is the fairest thing in terms of ranking, and as also mentioned by someone previously - sailing as a team would present some logistical and personal issues (just imagine 4 skippers and no crew on 1 boat! lol)

Creating teams that share strategies and information can be nothing but good for SOL, as it should increase the level of competition, I just think that team members actually controlling the boats of others (in shifts or however it is organized) is taking things 1 step too far...

That said I don't beleive those involved in forming the team(s?) had any intention of cheating or gaining unfair advantage in doing so... Like brainaid (and others) applying their own software to SOL races, it seems a matter of 'we can, so why not?'...


--- Last Edited by sol at 2010-12-16 04:34:38 ---
Posted by
AGage


Users avatar

Posts
411
Registered at
2008-12-27 10:31:57
2010-12-16 04:28:53 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
Apologies - oops
I help develop the client interface for the best online ocean racing sim there is... __/)/)_/)__
Posted by
ita10267


Users avatar

Posts
88
Registered at
2008-12-29 10:33:09
2010-12-16 09:04:07 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
noproblemswhatsoever AGage! and no need for apologies.

I think WIN has perfectly explained our future behaviour. We will race independently (with some occasional boatsitting) and we will be sailing a teamboat only on ocean races starting next year.

I believe this closes the issue

--- Last Edited by ita10267 at 2010-12-16 09:05:09 ---
Posted by
AGage


Users avatar

Posts
411
Registered at
2008-12-27 10:31:57
2010-12-18 01:02:54 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
Its good that those on this site can so quickly and nicely come to a compromise/agreement... Some places this would start all sorts of flame wars and BS (not boatspeed ;-) )... Perhaps that also reflects on the sport of Sailing itself aswell?

Anyway, like I said I think forming teams to discuss strategy is actually a good idea, pity I dont actually know anyone else who SOLs otherwise I would do so to...
I help develop the client interface for the best online ocean racing sim there is... __/)/)_/)__
Posted by
WIN


Users avatar

Posts
357
Registered at
2009-07-09 23:32:07
2010-12-28 18:27:45 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
After anticipating it in this thread we are glad to announce that today we launched the new boat of our sindicate Team Italia . Its name is ITA_2011 and its maiden race will be the First leg of the RTW ( Barcelona 31st December )

We have given ourselves 3 simple rules , following the indications gathered from the thread :

1) ITA_2011 will race only in races that have one or more of the following characteristics :

A-longer than 999 NMs
B-Classified as OCEAN
C-Classified as SERIES

2) When ITA_2011 is in the race our historical boats will be registered for chat purposes only but will DNS

3) If one skipper wants/needs to race with his boat he will be totally alone , except for occasional conventional boatsitting if and when needed .

We hope this challenge will stimulate other Solers to Team up and seek exciting new adventures ......to boldly go where no solboat has gone before ....;)

ciao
Posted by
MO_PAYEPAYE_Pig


Users avatar

Posts
8
Registered at
2009-12-25 15:58:58
2011-01-08 20:50:57 - Re: TEAMWORK AND CHAT BEHAVIOUR IN SOL TODAY
well well well I m a bit late on this post lollllll but had lunch with win 2day who told me about it!!!!
So all I can say is that I do support 100% my italian friends !!!!! being in the team is accepting to share different point of view and trust the others to! for my part (pig team) all i can say is that we stay very individual but sharing hudge discussions regarding a race help you a lot to progress and to be able to trust someone in boatsitting to!
now there is not 100 way to win ( or being in the top 5) the only way is to found the right road at the right time lolllllllllllllll
bacio to my italian friends
MO-PAYEPAYE-Pig kathleen

Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Please login to post a reply.

Races

Next Race: 00d 00h 00m

Current Races:

Shetland Race 2026 - Leg 2


After the thrill of the first leg, we don't linger long in Lerwick, Shetland. Following brief but joyous celebrations, it's time to set sail back across the North Sea to Bergen, Norway, for the gripping second leg of the Shetland Race 2026!

Covering another unpredictable 190 nautical miles, tactical depth and fierce competition await. This year, we take the helm of the Linjett 33. Designed by Mats Gustavsson in 1994 for Sweden's historic Rosättra Båtvarv, this sturdy, quality cruiser-racer has been a Sailonline favourite in northern waters since 2010. Whether you are chasing victory or savoring the voyage, hoist your sails and let the journey home begin!
Race #2040
INFO by brainaid.de
Linjett 33 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
SHE - RED - SUPBUD - SYC
Race starts: Jun 20th 16:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race 2026


When the winter weather turns cool in southern Australia, sailors head up to the warmer tropics. Sailors from all over the world make their way to The Great Barrier Reef for the big winter regattas at Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach and Magnetic Island.
This year's B2K will start on 20 June to offer an event suited to a broader range of boats. Sailonline is, once again, joining with the racers from RQYS to race the 343 nautical miles from Brisbane to Keppel Island, this time in our First 44.7. It might be winter down under, but all you will need is shorts and t-shirts.
Race #2026
INFO by brainaid.de
First 44.7 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SUPBUD - SYC
Race starts: Jun 20th 01:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Newport Bermuda Race 2026


The 636-mile Newport Bermuda Race is one of the oldest regularly scheduled ocean races, and with the Fastnet and the Sydney Hobart Race, it is one of the three great classic races of the yachting world. First raced in 1906, now in its 54th biennial, the Race can again also be participated in online. In real life, the race is open to entry in four different division – Double-Handed, St. David's Lighthouse, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, and Finisterre Division – which in the past we have also offered online. This year, however, our online race will be all-in one-design in silky swift Club Swan 50 yachts, so that your results can count towards SOL’s SUPerBUDdy title, whilst hopefully still giving you a chance of overall line honours against the fastest yachts of the real-life Gibbs Hill Division, especially if you can find some forecast winds that don’t quite work out that way on the real water!
Race #2038
INFOby brainaid.de
Club Swan 50 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SUPBUD - SYC
Race starts: Jun 19th 17:05 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Shetland Race 2026 - Leg 1


Get ready to tackle the North Sea as we sail from Norway’s stunning outer Korsfjorden to the rugged Shetland Isles! Welcome to an exciting new chapter for this classic 190-nautical-mile ocean route, bringing our global community together for a true test of strategy and seamanship.

This year, the race is a proud stop in Sailonline's 2026 Super Buddy Championship, which features our real-life racing partnerships over the calendar year. We are stepping aboard the Linjett 33, a sturdy Swedish cruiser-racer designed by Mats Gustavsson and built by Rosättra Båtvarv. Seasoned veteran or eager newcomer, prepare for intense competition.

Plot your course and see you at the start line!
Race #2039
INFO by brainaid.de
Linjett 33 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
SHE - RED - SUPBUD - SYC
Race starts: Jun 17th 11:00 Registration Open!
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Bluefin Tuna - Mexico Gulf to North Sea 2026

Join us and follow the Bluefin Tuna, as they migrate from their spawning grounds in the Gulf of Mexico to their feeding grounds in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. This 4300 nm race is part of our Ocean Championship and the final race of OCQ2 2026, and also the second leg of our Migration series. We will be sailing in our Gunboat 90. Race #2035
INFO by brainaid.de
Gunboat 90 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - MIG - OCCH - SYC
Race starts: Jun 08th 11:00 Registration Closed
▶ Flash
GO TO RACE

Go to race archive

SYC Ranking

  1. Sailonline Yacht Club Member WRmirekd
  2. Sailonline Yacht Club Member KaSToR
  3. Sailonline Yacht Club Member CriticalHippo
  4. Sailonline Yacht Club Member bonknhoot
  5. Sailonline Yacht Club Member rafa
  6. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Panpyc
  7. Sailonline Yacht Club Member HoratioPugwash
  8. Sailonline Yacht Club Member YANN
  9. Sailonline Yacht Club Member sassy63
  10. Sailonline Yacht Club Member ms0689

View full list

Series

Mobile Client

SYC members have the benefit of access to our mobile/lightweight web client!

The mobile client