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  • 2012-04-09 15:41:29
    Re: Starting to get over it......SOL
    Board » General Discussion
    I completely understand John's position, I started SOL on the 2008 Ocean Race... after a year and half racing here I took a 2-year break from SOL and restarted on leg1 of this years Ocean Race...

    Back then we didn't have routers, we knew that brainaid was too far from us using data the way we could or did not know how... back then you could end up 500 or in the top 10 on a single leg

    Looking back at the time, I think long races had a wild beauty, the only thing you could do is read statistical data of weather patterns for past years on certain parts of the world and move the slider on the client to see what weather you would have in the coming days...

    I understand Aaron's point on the routing issue, I know this has been debated in the past a lot... myself I don't use a router, sometimes I had a look on zezo's charts without however sticking to the proposed route. I think some of us don't have the time, willingness or whatever to get to learn, use a new routing program...

    On leg 1 and just before the top100 finished, I asked on chat what do the top100 had in common... Someone answered "dedication" but clearly there's more to that when you see that for 1000miles there are numerous boats with identical or close to indentical routes...

    Yes times have changed and most possibly on a long voyage IRL you would also use a routing program... it does not mean however you are a good seaman ;)

    Having said the above and speaking for myself, I am not too dedicated anyway, will miss 2 weather updates with the now Dayling savings change of time, so I don't complain... my beauty sleep superceeds the dedication to SOL :)

    alx
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2012-02-17 10:55:47
    Re: RSL error when loading latest client - post HERE
    Board » Technical Support
    I didn't experience any client loading problems on the first release or the latest one... On the previous client I noticed and issue with wind speed... by hovering the mouse on your boat you would get a different TWS than that shown on instrument panel...

    Now seems to be fine, although this client release seems just a little heavier than the simpler previous flash client... Just this small remark, other than that look pretty neat and for sure an upgrade to the previous client.

    Using Windows 7 and latest Internet Explorer and Flash clients
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2012-01-06 15:16:00
    Re: Stealth Mode
    Board » General Discussion
    Yeah stealth mode would take away a lot of the fun and learning, examining, utilizing other sailors strategies, etc.

    I think anyway someone following another sailor contantly will become more and more unpopular in the community.

    I agree with last post by Paul, a great improvement to the DC feature would be to predict like he said the track if a DC is set... I'm not too sure if it's easy or really difficult with many DCs applied, but would be of assistance and ultimately perhaps increase competitiveness

    Thanks, Alex
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  • 2009-11-12 13:05:09
    November Transat Record
    Board » Technical Support
    Had noticed a member mentioning that but at the time i did not have any similar experience...

    However since yesterday i too experience some framerate issues while moving the cursor on map, cursor seems jerky and no fine tuning in order to steer is possible...

    anyone have any ideas or similar experience on this?

    thanks
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2009-11-09 10:49:38
    Re: VSK5
    Board » General Discussion
    Interesting first race with 4 boats yesterday early evening with Kz7 (Victory), Jakob, NED Arthur and myself ...

    Strong competitors and prospective races in future...
    1. Kz7 (victory)
    2. NED Arthur
    3. Jakob
    4. Anemos (alxxx)

    I had to take 2 x 360 penalties due to phone calls irl :p

    Stay tuned for future races.

    :)
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2009-11-07 19:35:53
    Re: brainaid
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    My opinion is that the magic of SOL and everyone's head scratching on making tactics will be lost with all sorts of tools calculating all sorts of stuff...

    When i loose i blame myself or my indedission, if i have so many tools i will blame the program or whoever develops it... I too have respect for brain, because he does real navigation and data utilisation...

    I am certain that bringing so many tools that will be out of our knowledge of what they actually do or how they do it will take the game to a different level, certainly will take away the fun part...

    I have not been long in SOL, maybe longer than others and witnessed the first talks about router programs and what these new toys were doing... From then to now, judging by the attitude in the chat I think everything has been more serious about their presence in SOL, which is not bad, it's just not my cup of tea

    Friendly rgds
    alxxx
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2009-11-07 17:18:36
    Re: VSK5
    Board » General Discussion
    by the way my nick in VSK is Anemos (wind in Greek)...

    I will join the online racing soon after 7pm tonight GMT
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  • 2009-11-07 17:14:06
    Re: VSK5
    Board » General Discussion
    Guys I don't know what happens with the server I'm really sorry... At the moment am trying to figure out if its a problem with my firewall and port forwarding...

    I could join you on another host perhaps...
    Hopefully tomorrow noon time I will be able to host a race

    Apologies once more
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2009-11-06 14:15:43
    Re: VSK5
    Board » General Discussion
    Hi Derek...

    we will have a small fleet race then... look for SOL room (host)...

    I have never created a race but should be straight fwd... I will lock it with a pass (p = SOL) to avoid any other from joining...

    We can have a nice chat too during racing ;)

    Sat. 16UTC (GMT)
    ~ ride like the wind ~
  • 2009-11-06 10:14:00
    Re: VSK5
    Board » General Discussion
    Hello are u ok with 16:00 GMT?

    Can't promise more than couple of races since I will have other things to do too...

    bigblue_a@hotmail.com
    ~ ride like the wind ~

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Welcome to the Isle of Wight in the British Isles. A past home to Queen Victoria and the foundation of the America's Cup when yacht racing became popular in the 1800's. This particular race was last raced on SOL in 2012 to follow Soler JuJu sailing around the island. We return, long overdue, to race our final Q2 sprint around the island.
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The adventure continues as we launch this fourth leg of the RWW series, racing from Marquesas to Young Island in the Balleny Islands, a group of islands in the Southern Ocean only 62 nm from Antarctica. Get ready for a chilling new challenge as we set sail on the sixth leg of the 2025 Ocean Championship Series! A 4100nm journey of endurance, strategy, and pure sailing excitement. This leg will be pursued aboard the race machine RP66, pushing sailors to their limits. Do you have what it takes to conquer the Southern Ocean? Join us and put your skills to the ultimate test!
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The Tuzi Tekwini Ocean Race is a near 90 nautical mile race down the east coast of South Africa from the port of Richards Bay to the port of Durban. Achievable in a single day and seen by some as an easy mile-builder, the course is more tactical than some think and should not be underestimated. This iconic race promises to be an unforgettable experience for yachting enthusiasts.
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Race #1920
INFOby brainaid.de
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SoCal 300 2025


With this year's California Offshore Race Week already well under way, here now is your chance to participate virtually in SDYC's challenging 243nm (as the seagull flies) SoCal 300 from Santa Barbara to San Diego. With a wide and wild range of boats entered for the real race, whose progress we hope we will be able to follow on our own chart by linking to the YB tracker, virtual SOLers will have to dig deep to remain competitive in our trusty Santa Cruz 52s.
Race #1919
INFO by brainaid.de
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Race starts: May 29th 20:00 Registration Closed
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