Yes, you're running into some of the more arcane aspects of web site backend systems. The storage in the database is 255 bytes, but characters on web pages other than plain alpha-numerics can be more than one byte each. Web page fields can be limited to number of characters but not necessarily actual number of bytes!
So when you push things to the limit you can get unexpected results. It's this kind of anomaly that malware often exploits, when hackers work out that forcing an error in a particular way can be used to break security.
It would be nice to be able to add a proper text field to photos, it may well be possible, I'll have a play at some point.
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Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
Unfortunately the forecast winds have not materialised so I've bitten the bullet and am motor sailing.
Feeling a little queasy with the long slow swell coming from the Channel.
Have just passed Gull rock and now heading towards the Dodman. A couple of other yachts are hugging the coastline but I am staying well out to avoid the overfalls off the Dodman.
Also I have a cunning plan to take advantage of the predicted Windshift to the SSW due shortly - ?
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MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Well, to be technically correct, there is no actual concept of "right of way" in COLREGS.
In any situation, there is a "stand on" vessel and a "give way" vessel. Both vessels bear equal responsibility to avoid a collision. The point is not that one has a right of way, but that the actions of the two vessels are predictable. If you know you are the give way vessel, then you can change course to avoid a collision, confident that the other stand on vessel will maintain its current course. If the stand on vessel also changes course, confusion reigns.
If both vessels are sailing, then in the first instance the rules of two sailing vessels apply, regardless of relative size. However, discretion may be needed if one is much more manoeuvrable than the other.
The most important thing is consistency, so the other vessel can see what you're doing and what course you are following.
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Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
Thanks Rick, it's okay he's gone now, he appeared from nowhere, whizzing across my path, and then I noticed that he was flying in mid air. Having just been following the America's Cup it all started to make sense.
Not sure which way to turn, fortunately he disappeared as fast as he appeared.
Okay it's white horses now so I'm heading into Fowey.
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MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Made it to Fowey, good thing I didn't anchor at Par Sands as planned as there were only three moorings left at Fowey; guess I could have rafted but as a beginner it was nice to keep it simple.
I've just got to get back now, well in the morning anyway.
Forecast tomorrow is 12kts gusting 20kts; I'm thinking that means a reef (only have one). Still showing NW'ly so should get more sailing than today.
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MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Well done mike. I really admire the way you have thought this all through and so pleased al, your agonising has got you to Fowey. Hopefully the wind will have shifted around to give you a reach back home. Yes definately reef and dont be too shy of giving a little motor to majntain momentum through waves if its choppy. In heavier seas I generally find the steerjng is sasier with the engine down anyway. Definately have the flask on hand. If weather is likely to improve why not wait another day and enjoy Fowey.
Just a tip for gusty conditions. I pull thd block all the way up the track which means that when it gusts there is less downward force on the boom so it can rise and spill the wind. May need to reduce the foresail to balance the steering if tending to veer off wind with gusts.
Many thanks Roly, going great, reef and genoa, just keeping to 20deg heel by hanging over the side (clipped on:)).
Sensational boat, steady 5.5kts, occasionally 6+, helm is pretty neutral which keeps the AP happy, I set the off course alarm to the minimum (15deg) so it's sounding quite a bit as I also set rudder damping high to save batteries.
Thanks for your encouraging comments, much appreciated.
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MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Yes, you're running into some of the more arcane aspects of web site backend systems. The storage in the database is 255 bytes, but characters on web pages other than plain alpha-numerics can be more than one byte each. Web page fields can be limited to number of characters but not necessarily actual number of bytes!
So when you push things to the limit you can get unexpected results. It's this kind of anomaly that malware often exploits, when hackers work out that forcing an error in a particular way can be used to break security.
It would be nice to be able to add a proper text field to photos, it may well be possible, I'll have a play at some point.
Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
Unfortunately the forecast winds have not materialised so I've bitten the bullet and am motor sailing.
Feeling a little queasy with the long slow swell coming from the Channel.
Have just passed Gull rock and now heading towards the Dodman. A couple of other yachts are hugging the coastline but I am staying well out to avoid the overfalls off the Dodman.
Also I have a cunning plan to take advantage of the predicted Windshift to the SSW due shortly - ?
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Okay quick question who has rights of way between me and a foiling kite surfer
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Well, to be technically correct, there is no actual concept of "right of way" in COLREGS.
In any situation, there is a "stand on" vessel and a "give way" vessel. Both vessels bear equal responsibility to avoid a collision. The point is not that one has a right of way, but that the actions of the two vessels are predictable. If you know you are the give way vessel, then you can change course to avoid a collision, confident that the other stand on vessel will maintain its current course. If the stand on vessel also changes course, confusion reigns.
If both vessels are sailing, then in the first instance the rules of two sailing vessels apply, regardless of relative size. However, discretion may be needed if one is much more manoeuvrable than the other.
The most important thing is consistency, so the other vessel can see what you're doing and what course you are following.
Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
Thanks Rick, it's okay he's gone now, he appeared from nowhere, whizzing across my path, and then I noticed that he was flying in mid air. Having just been following the America's Cup it all started to make sense.
Not sure which way to turn, fortunately he disappeared as fast as he appeared.
Okay it's white horses now so I'm heading into Fowey.
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Made it to Fowey, good thing I didn't anchor at Par Sands as planned as there were only three moorings left at Fowey; guess I could have rafted but as a beginner it was nice to keep it simple.
I've just got to get back now, well in the morning anyway.
Forecast tomorrow is 12kts gusting 20kts; I'm thinking that means a reef (only have one). Still showing NW'ly so should get more sailing than today.
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Well done mike. I really admire the way you have thought this all through and so pleased al, your agonising has got you to Fowey. Hopefully the wind will have shifted around to give you a reach back home. Yes definately reef and dont be too shy of giving a little motor to majntain momentum through waves if its choppy. In heavier seas I generally find the steerjng is sasier with the engine down anyway. Definately have the flask on hand. If weather is likely to improve why not wait another day and enjoy Fowey.
Just a tip for gusty conditions. I pull thd block all the way up the track which means that when it gusts there is less downward force on the boom so it can rise and spill the wind. May need to reduce the foresail to balance the steering if tending to veer off wind with gusts.
Have a good sail.
Roly
Many thanks Roly, going great, reef and genoa, just keeping to 20deg heel by hanging over the side (clipped on:)).
Sensational boat, steady 5.5kts, occasionally 6+, helm is pretty neutral which keeps the AP happy, I set the off course alarm to the minimum (15deg) so it's sounding quite a bit as I also set rudder damping high to save batteries.
Thanks for your encouraging comments, much appreciated.
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Just a quick note to confirm my safe arrival; home, shaved, bathed and just about to tuck into tea and jam courtesy of my chauffeur Mrs F.
Will post full report in the gallery section in due course.
Many thanks one and all!
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
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