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  • Re: Joao - psail
    Board » Flag Officers
    I don't SOL much these days - but this championship I would make sure I enter- Great idea!
  • Re: RIP psail - Joao Malafaia
    Board » In memoriam
    Joao was one of life's true gentlemen. I 1st met him here in SOL and we became good friends. He helped me immensely from setting up Fifi to improving my general navigation technique.

    After I stopped sailing here we continued to stay in touch. He gave me every encouragement he could with my photography. I have pages and pages of PMs of advice and suggested re-edits - all so supportive.

    His heart was huge. He care for our society and would often vocalise injustices - particularly to disabled people.

    I am sorry we never got to meet but Joao will be an influence on me and my photography for a long time to come. My respects to Miguel and his family.

    Big Hugs Joao. Big hugs my friend.
  • Re: Golden Globe Races 2018 - Seat Of The Pants commitment
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    Im SOTP as well - MustangMark
  • Re: QTVLM Bug Report
    Board » Technical Support
    Thanks Bimm
  • Re: QTVLM Bug Report
    Board » Technical Support
    Im not a tachie but Kippers point that making the grib denser (to under 0.5)and the problem being resolved seems to suggest its the way QT is handling less dense files.

    The conversion is a process few of us (me included!) can do!!

    Thank you for looking at this
  • Re: QTVLM Bug Report
    Board » Technical Support
    It is the Brainaid grib and the SailDocs gribs :)
  • QTVLM Bug Report
    Board » Technical Support
    How do all

    Further to discussions in the RTW chat Odyss pointed out that QT had some annoying bars across the screen. I had initially put it down to a shortage of memory on my computer and the bars being nothing but a drawing issue - but on closer inspection it seems to be affecting the routing - screen shot Odyss posted in chat

    Version 5.3.7

    The problem occurs when using saildocs and Brainaids gribs

    Update- Issue is also occurring in 5.3.5
    Update - from Kipper All, just tracked down the Qt bug. If the grib grid resolution is 1 degree or greater, the problem occurs. Of the resolution is less than 1 degree, it goes. I've just reprocessed the Brainaid grib down to 0.5

    --- Last Edited by Mark at 2016-07-05 10:37:24 ---

  • Re: Shortened WX Downloads from Brainaids Site Update
    Board » Technical Support
    Eddies emailed me to say the issue is fixed :D Thanks for all your help Eddie
  • Re: Shortened WX Downloads from Brainaids Site Update
    Board » Technical Support
    It seems (for at least 3 of us) that the grib files are not being loaded by QTVLM - Ive sent Eddie another email and will update here as and when I hear anything (if Eddie doesn't post 1st!)
  • Re: Shortened WX Downloads from Brainaids Site Update
    Board » Technical Support
    Thanks for sorting that out and for posting it Eddie!

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Sail Around Turkey 2025


Welcome to the 11th running of one of Sailonline's most iconic races, where our fleet races the length of the Turkish coastline from Hopa (the easternmost harbour on Turkey’s Black Sea coast) to Iskenderun (the easternmost harbour on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast). It’s a 1,372nm race and aboard our classic, 1st decade of the 21st Century, version 2 IMOCA 60, you should be able to get around the course in less than a week. That is if, of course, once you get out of the Black Sea you don’t stop to enjoy the sights or a BBQ or two in the Golden Horn, or on the Marble Islands, now land-locked Troy or Gallipoli or any of the myriad Aegean islands, that you shall have to carefully navigate past.
Race #1930
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IMOCA 60 v2 PARTICULARS
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Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Jun 27th 15:00 Registration Open!
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Pantaenius Shetland Race 2025 - Leg 2

After the excitement and fierce competition of the first leg, the adventure swiftly continues! With just enough time to relish the vibrant celebrations in Lerwick, Shetland, sailors set their sights on Bergen, Norway, for the gripping second leg of Sailonline’s exhilarating two-race Shetland Series. Another riveting 190 nautical miles of the unpredictable North Sea awaits, challenging competitors aboard the exceptional Salona 39, crafted in collaboration with Maurizio Cossutti for peak sailing performance. Whether you're strategizing for victory or simply embracing the joy of the voyage, this leg guarantees excitement, tactical depth, and unforgettable sailing moments. Hoist your sails—let the journey home begin!
Race #1927
INFO by brainaid.de
Salona 39 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
SHE - SYC
Race starts: Jun 21st 16:00 Registration Open!
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Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race 2025


When the winter weather turns cool in southern Australia sailors head up to the warmer waters of The Great Barrier Reef and the big winter regattas at Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach and Magnetic Island. But the race isn’t ‘on’ this year; nevertheless, Sailonline is inviting all racers from RQYS and beyond to race the 343 nm for the fun, this time in our SOTO 40. It might be winter downunder but do put on your shorts and t-shirts before you sit down behind your devices to get into the spirit of it all!
Race #1921
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SOTO 40 Particulars
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
RACE CLOSE: Thursday,
June 26 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Jun 19th 01:00 Registration Open!
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Pantaenius Shetland Race 2025 - Leg 1

Prepare your sails and brace for exhilaration—it's time once again to embark on the thrilling journey from Norway's stunning outer Korsfjorden to the ruggedly beautiful Shetland Isles! Welcome to the first electrifying leg of Sailonline's celebrated two-race Shetland Series. Spanning nearly 190 nautical miles, this year's challenge features the Salona 39, masterfully designed in collaboration with Maurizio Cossutti. Sailonline proudly partners with this iconic race, bringing sailors from around the globe together to test their strategic prowess and seamanship. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or setting out on your first virtual adventure with us, get ready for an unforgettable race filled with intense competition, breathtaking scenery, and the sheer joy of sailing. The North Sea awaits—let the adventure begin!
Race #1922
INFO by brainaid.de
Salona 39 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
SHE - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Tuesday,
June 24 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Jun 18th 11:00 Registration Closed
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Haugesund to Reykjavik 2025


In late April 2016 Draken Harald Hårfagre, the worlds largest viking ship built in modern times, left her home port in Haugesund, Norway and sailed off for a challenging voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The aim was to explore and relive one of the most mythological sea voyages – the first transatlantic crossing, and the Viking discovery of the New World, more than a thousand years ago. History tells us about the Viking explorer, Leif Eriksson, who discovered America over 500 years before Christopher Columbus. The expedition was all about exploring the world, just like the Vikings did.
Sailonline is racing the 1000 nm first leg, from Haugesund, Norway, to Reykjavik, Iceland in our Farr 400. Let us sail in the wake of history on this epic adventure!
Race #1913
INFO from brainaid.de
Farr 400 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
ARQ2 - ARCH - SUPSOL – SYC
RACE CLOSE: Wednesday,
June 25 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Jun 16th 17:00 Registration Closed
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Africa by Sea - Swakopmund to Maputo 2025


Time again to continue our exploration of Africa by Sea, which now takes us around the tip of the continent at Cape Agulhas and up the coast of South Africa to Mozambique’s marvellous Maputo, where we should find good anchorage in the bend of the Rio Espirito Santo (Umbuluzi) once we’ve cleared the 60m high Maputo - Katembe suspension bridge. It’s 1900nm and we’ll be glad to be sailing our comfortable and sturdy Xp-55, as we will certainly experience more headwinds!
Race #1857
INFOby brainaid.de
Xp-55 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC - ABC
RACE CLOSE: Thursday,
June 26 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Jun 11th 17:00 Registration Closed
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