It was the start of the annual Sydney to Hobart Race yesterday, I,ve read many a book on that gruelling race and is on my list of top 40 things to do. Here,s hoping it's a safe passage for all this yr.
Whilst they were wending
their way across the start line we took a stroll down to the canal to test out das captains model swailing bot from last yr aka Red Snapper 2.
Not yet officially launched she went out on canal sea trials to test her ability. After a false start (we needed a screw driver to install the batteries do a trip to a DIY store was in order), she was put to the test.
After a few anxious moments wondering whether she would return or not ( slight problem with the wind) she had a first spin out.
A few crowds gathered on the quayside to watch her in action, it was not a graceful first swail but fun to watch.
All is required before going back in the water is a bit of sanding, sail trimming and balast adjusting by das captain to get her ship shape!
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Whilst they were wending
their way across the start line we took a stroll down to the canal to test out das captains model swailing bot from last yr aka Red Snapper 2.
Not yet officially launched she went out on canal sea trials to test her ability. After a false start (we needed a screw driver to install the batteries do a trip to a DIY store was in order), she was put to the test.
After a few anxious moments wondering whether she would return or not ( slight problem with the wind) she had a first spin out.
A few crowds gathered on the quayside to watch her in action, it was not a graceful first swail but fun to watch.
All is required before going back in the water is a bit of sanding, sail trimming and balast adjusting by das captain to get her ship shape!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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