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The iPhone 6 and 6 plus has a revised polarising filter and dual domain pixels – display tech which makes it easier to see wearing polarised lenses and from an angle (allegedly).
I think you need a Weta version of these
Or replace the existing hatch with one of the larger square ones so you could fit a small esky in there as Mamoru Aoki in Japan has done.
https://www.facebook.com/WetaTrimarans/posts/10152295632731169I note from the report of Linda and Randy’s adventure that they were sailing with the full main and no jib in winds up to 40 knots!
Hobie were offering a sail with the the Zip-off reefing system for the Wave but seem to have dropped the product now.
I agree about keeping the boat flat and I aim to keep the leward hull buried no further than the midline. It’s very easy to get comfortable on the tramp and not realise that the leward hull is under water!
I did a test today in light winds (5-9 knots) using the GPS reading from iRegatta on the iPhone. I was sitting up next to the mast most of the time but as soon as the leward hull reached the midline I moved back to the edge of the tramp and got an immediate increase in speed – OK it was only around .1 of a knot but enough to make a difference.
I mount my camera on the stern using a DIY “Suckastick”- as described and photograped in the Weta Yahoo Forums.
I have an SJ3000 waterproof camera for <$100 which comes with a remote that I keep in the front pocket of the lifejacket. I usually just turn it on when I launch and run it until the battery dies – around 90 minutes.
Dangerous surf conditions to affect the entire NSW coast this weekend
. © Roads and Maritime Services has issued an alert after a Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warning about dangerous surf conditions forecast to affect the entire NSW coast this weekend.
A slow moving low pressure system near New Zealand is expected to create dangerous conditions from late on Friday.
Skippers and owners of small craft should be on high alert and check the conditions before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore.
Rock fishers should also check weather forecasts before heading out to decide whether it is safe to fish near dangerous surf.
Strong winds can also cause dangerous conditions for vessels on moorings which have been poorly maintained.
Every skipper is responsible for the safety of their vessel and all on board. Roads and Maritime advises skippers to:
• Check the official weather forecast before and during boating
• Ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions
• Log on/off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base for every trip offshore
• Wear a lifejacket.For more information:
Offshore boating safety: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/offshore.html
Lifejackets: http://www.lifejacketwearit.com.au
Live vision of bar crossings: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/webcams/web-cam.html
Official forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw
BoM maritime-specific advice: http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/about/four-vital-checks.shtml
Boating safety images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nswmaritime/Hi All
I have now also added the location of the local sailing clubs should we wish to flashmob them to spike their interest (!) and also a couple of cafes near the water for refuelling.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fj76o9shgck6tqo/pittwater_weta_chart_A3_V3.pdf
The forecast this weekend looks really windy and wet so it’s doubtful that anyone will go out on Sunday.
Here’s hoping for better weather the following weekend.
Mesh deflectors have been tried before but with limited success according to this thread on the Yahoo Forums.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Weta-Trimarans/conversations/messages/5585There’s a video of some in use here but they don’t seem very effective
The Weta is a very wet boat but hiking out from the outer edge of the tramp or sitting on the ama upwind are definitely better than lying on the tramp, as the middle of the tramp seems to get the most spray.
If you have the additional central toe-strap between the mainsheet and harness eyes, you can then safely sit on the flat section aka behind the ama arm sailing downwind – this means your head can stay out of most of the spray from the bow.
I find that having a smock-type spray top with seals around the waist, neck and wrists is better than using standard waterproofs as they keep you dryer which means less wind-chill – and fewer drips down the neck.
I also prefer to sail with a stiff brimmed cap as you can use the peak to deflect some of the spray heading for your face.
Dave Bernstein discusses Weta clothing here –
http://www.wetamarine.com/about/news/172-sailing-gear-reviewAlthough I always have the lifejacket as the top layer since it gives rescuers something to grab hold of. Also I put a multi-tool with a sharp blade in the front pocket of the life jacket as well as a spare soft shackle.
