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Topic: Cl16 speed
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sprinter1
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posted August 15, 2004 07:10 PM
  
Hello.....I'm interested in knowing if anyone has measured thier speed, (using a GPS or anyother way), and how fast they've gone, and under what condions, with thier CL16.
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lholland
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posted August 16, 2004 10:10 AM
I recently clocked about 5.5 mph using a GPS with the main sail reefed and no jib. It was quite rough conditions and we depowered as much as possible in an attempt to keep things safe. Still managed a nice clip. We got up to around 6.5 mph the next day with both sails up but much less wind and waves. Unfortunately, I don't really have a feel for a top speed, yet. quote:
Originally posted by sprinter1:
Hello.....I'm interested in knowing if anyone has measured thier speed, (using a GPS or anyother way), and how fast they've gone, and under what condions, with thier CL16.
Bob-#2412
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Hyprstitch
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posted August 16, 2004 03:48 PM
So far my top speed, by GPS is 7.6 MPHIP: 64.12.117.21 |
Canadian Sailor
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posted August 16, 2004 09:48 PM
darn, I know of no way I could measure speed, unless by the log....------------------
Canadian Sailor ;)
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you
criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." IP: 206.172.142.37 |
whited
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posted August 16, 2004 10:12 PM
Do you have a 'measured mile' as indicated on a chart, in your area. That is one way to determine your speed. In the Cdn Power & Sail Squadron classes we used the formula 60Dst.
D = distance
s = speed
t = time
you will have your distance (1 mile)
time from your
chronograph (watch)
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Rob Wierdsma
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posted August 31, 2004 02:09 PM
Best speed I've seen on my GPS in a broad reach under main and jib is a little over 7 knots. I suspect I've done a bit better on other occations when my GPS wasn't handy.
A couple of weekends ago, I watched some of the top Wayfarers do planing reaches with the chute up at what must have been around 10 knots.
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