Robbieandrew Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 So i have decided that there aren't enough videos and photos of Calypsos out there, so i thought it would be cool to start a thread where calypso owners can post photos/videos of their boats. This was largely inspired by my day sailing today (Gotta love a public holiday sail). I'll get the ball rolling with a few from today... Not many good shots in the water today, but did take a few videos with some mates Get Posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Great stuff, I assume that was a Seacliff? Here's our Calypso Rocket 14, unfortunately I keep forgetting to take the camera when we go out, so these are front yard poser shots. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yeah it was at seacliff, not much wind that day but very nice, relaxing sailing. Where do you normally go out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 We always go out from Seacliff too, but next time we're going to try Milang or Clayton if the conditions are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Another Great Day Another great day sailing out at seacliff this morning. I decided to take a Chinese student from Uni with me who had never sailed before (but he could swim, don't worry, I checked." I was amused when he rocked up in long trousers and a flannelette shirt and grey woollen vest (lol). Arrived at 8, on the water by 9. The weather was truly amazing, 22, high cloud, wind 12-15 knots, I’ve never felt the Calypso sail so happily! Really the only downer was that i forgot the battery to my camera so couldn’t get an on board footage, luckily my Asian partner in crime decided it would be a good ide to carry his smart phone in his pocket 0_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSnapid Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]1345[/ATTACH] Bloody wind saw me coming. Still need to sort out the roller furler but otherwise the boat is looking pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Here's some action from Milang yesterday. 20 knots, great fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvl5oHj7tR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Another one from Milang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKkztE6MIxE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Looks like a lot of fun. Do you ever trap on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I need a lot more practice and experience, i'm horrible at getting out on the wire but boy would it be helpful! Jeff offered to give me a crash course in Janurary so hopefully I'll be getting a lot better soon (even so, it will still be a handfull solo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was at a simular point in sailing not that long ago. I just didn't have the confidence to clip on and push out. I practiced capsizing to a point where my attitude towards loosing complete control was carefree, because worst case I would end up capsized. Then it all just flowed - with every bit of confidence in my trap wires and harness of course...lol When you get out there be sure to post up a vid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Spot on Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 If it works out Robbie and I are meeting before lunch at Meningie on Lake Albert South Aus, Sunday 12th January for a crash course on capsizing, recovery, trapezing, etc anybody that wants some help no matter what type of boat is welcome to come along, there are four qualified instructors at Meningie and I can organise more of them to help if needed, there is no cost it will just be a fun morning of getting wet, getting wet, getting wet and sailing around. After lunch there is normal fleet racing. Anybody there has the choice of the shorter inside course, longer outside course or just cruise around practicing while the rescue boat keeps an eye on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 http://tillard.georges1.free.fr/ if you can get hold of a copy of that DVD it has the best demonstration of trapezing technique i have ever seen. while you may never get to scamper in or out as well as glenn ashby, its something to aspire to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great day at Meningie yesterday, wind blowing 15-20 knots (I guess) and water was nice and flat, great conditions. Spent a lot of time out on the wire and had a blast! Video is a bit shaky, I'm working on fixing that NEW LINK HERE AND 2 POSTS BELOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLzor23NVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Robbie says you have removed the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Whoops, I got youtube to to put their anti-shake on it but It made it worse, so i re uploaded. New Link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLzor23NVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 A bit of action from the Milang to Goolwa a few weeks ago. Not a great video but better than nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hoping I'll have 3 or 4 more this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Looks like a lot of fun. Do you ever trap on your own? Here you go Matt, Campbell Park Race at Meningie on the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Lake Albert Classic. No wind for most of the race, this short video is just about the only time there was wind, it slowly builds through the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Can you put up a picture showing how you have your camera mounted? Thanks. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 G'day Doug, the best photo I have is this one, I can get a close up next time the boat's rigged if you like. pretty much the camera is on the handle bar mount, which i clamp onto a piece of PVC (Instead of handle bars) then that piece of PVC is ties on very well the the bridal wires. I put a bit of excess cord through the camera, just inc ase it falls off the mount so I don;t loose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bit of decent wind action from the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Brass Monkey Sail at meningie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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