Gulf Stream
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Gulf Stream
by jim » Fri May 18, 2007 2:25 pm
Looks like the trick in this race is to cross the stream as fast as possible. Maybe think about what to do with that doughnut shape that looks like an eddy on the east side of the stream. Is there a celestial class or are all navigators modern ?
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by Dr Mats » Fri May 18, 2007 3:18 pm
Around 32n 76w?
It looks pretty tricky to my untrained eye - Im quite curious to see how it's handled.
According to http://rads.tudelft.nl/gulfstream/ it's a counterclockwise current, so I'd think they run S of that loop.
It looks pretty tricky to my untrained eye - Im quite curious to see how it's handled.
According to http://rads.tudelft.nl/gulfstream/ it's a counterclockwise current, so I'd think they run S of that loop.
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Dr. Mats
by jim » Fri May 18, 2007 5:12 pm
I don't think I would trust those dutchmen. The numerical model from the Delft institute.... Maybe just a straight line/ make the boat go fast /don't chase every eddy /calculate how far off course (how many extra miles you'd have to go)
Keep your crew focussed on the job, no jokes and old war stories.
Keep your crew focussed on the job, no jokes and old war stories.
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by ChiefSci » Fri May 18, 2007 6:28 pm
We have at least one Far Horizon Drifter between Charleston and Bermuda. FHD #1970 Not moving very fast.
http://www.horizonmarine.com/ioos/seacoos.png
$200 plus return shipping for anyone who recovers it.
http://www.horizonmarine.com/ioos/seacoos.png
$200 plus return shipping for anyone who recovers it.
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