Silly people.

They'd avoid all that if only they took the plane. They'd get there quicker too.

You're silly, they'd never get those boats on a plane...............

What are you talking about, we ship racing boats by air all the time... Some even have masts that can be screwed off in the middle to reduce transportation cost.

'Tis the truth.And my favourite time of the year is the Boat Show in Phuket, always looking forward to go there and have my company pay. :-)

But the boats in the pictures can't stay upright and are all wet. No chance of getting them on mate....I know I once had an "evening" in Portugal with a Brazilian Air stewardess.

Welcome Tom, its good to see you were a bit more sensible that Gaz ....... on second thoughts, i retract the bit part, insert alot.

ND - you being a sort of sailor-man - on the news this morning they were yakking about the first boat back from the Syd 'n' Hob run (Weird Willie II or something) not yet getting line honours because they broke some rule. How can you break any rule in an out-and-back race, if you get there, then come back?

Did they have a tow?

Did they short-cut?

Is there a Volvo Penta or several hidden below-decks?

Don't get it.

Having recently poured a small fortune into this sort of thing, you would think I know everything . I have heard nothing about this, so I will have a look and see what I can find out. Can you record down, "I dunno" as my first answer.

There are plenty of rules and regulations in these races, its like anything, I'm sure they could get almost anyone on something.

I heard that they had missed radioing their postiton at some point of the race.

In bike races, triathlons, Formula 1 and a host of other sports there is a passive transponder that gives position, etc., of each competitor. That would surely not be beyond the realms of yachting to adapt. Then the officials would know where these boats were, but competitors would not.

Of course, it would not necessarily tell if said boat was right-way-up or not, nor if it was heading in the right direction, but for such small things there is a captain on board.

In bike races, triathlons, Formula 1 and a host of other sports there is a passive transponder that gives position, etc., of each competitor. That would surely not be beyond the realms of yachting to adapt. Then the officials would know where these boats were, but competitors would not.

Of course, it would not necessarily tell if said boat was right-way-up or not, nor if it was heading in the right direction, but for such small things there is a captain on board.

It's called an AVL system, we have them on my boats so I can spy on the chaps

WOOOOOOO........... HOOOOOOOOOO.............

Secret Men's Business set to win

South Australian yacht looks set to take out

Sydney to Hobart handicap honours.

WOOOOOOO........... HOOOOOOOOOO.............

Secret Men's Business set to win

South Australian yacht looks set to take out

Sydney to Hobart handicap honours.

No AVL, the Chinese have the WOOOOOOO....HOOOOOOOO system. ( It's cheaper ).

ND What is a "Crash Investigation Squid"? Don't know why, but I found that absolutely hilarious. For obvious reasons, could not comment in the thread where you posted this little gem.

ND What is a "Crash Investigation Squid"? Don't know why, but I found that absolutely hilarious. For obvious reasons, could not comment in the thread where you posted this little gem.

It must be your eye, old mate, I just checked and I defintaley wrote the word 'Squad' not6 Squid.... (luckily for the edit button) :jap:

There was actually two boats in the race called "Secret Mens Business"

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/secret-mens-business-wins-overall-honours-20101230-19aom.html

There was actually two boats in the race called "Secret Mens Business"

Ohhh, thats where the 3.5 comes into it.

It seems one can't get enuf of secret mens business.....perhaps they've seen the thread

Secret Mens Business #1 is still sailing.

Secret Mens Business #1 is still sailing.

Thats sounds like the yacht the bedlam blokes are on. It might have taken a left hand turn as it left sydney harbour instead of a RH one DOH!

Secret Mens Business #1 is still sailing.

Thats sounds like the yacht the bedlam blokes are on. It might have taken a left hand turn as it left sydney harbour instead of a RH one DOH!

Turn ???

Turn ????????

You're supposed to turn these thingies ??

Turn then into what....................?

You see, if the bedlam crew were on the boat, they would be busy, 1. Perving, 2. Drinkig beer, 3. Laughing, 4. Posting on thai visa, 5. Arguing the toss, 6. Playing pocket billards & soforth and no time at all heading way off course enroute to hobart, new zealand, fiji, phuket Whereever the yacht next runs ashore

did i mention porn & beer wenches?

Turn them into cats?

Turn them into cats?

Pussies or catamarans?

I don't like plain meringues, let alone cat meringues.

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/8579846/khawaja-to-make-debut/

ND What is a "Crash Investigation Squid"? Don't know why, but I found that absolutely hilarious. For obvious reasons, could not comment in the thread where you posted this little gem.

It must be your eye, old mate, I just checked and I defintaley wrote the word 'Squad' not6 Squid....(luckily for the edit button) :jap:

Definitely worth highlighting.

Lucky for the edit button.

ND What is a "Crash Investigation Squid"? Don't know why, but I found that absolutely hilarious. For obvious reasons, could not comment in the thread where you posted this little gem.

It must be your eye, old mate, I just checked and I defintaley wrote the word 'Squad' not6 Squid....(luckily for the edit button) :jap:

Definitely worth highlighting.

Lucky for the edit button.

Shouldn't this be in random facts (ie 6 squid do not make a squad)? So just how many squid do there have to be in order for it to be a legitimate squad of squid? And see post #5 here: http://www.tonmo.com/forums/showthread.php?10043-Cephalopod-Collective-Noun

Six squid may not make a squad, but they'd be an excellent start to making a paella.

what can i say, BIG FINGERS!

Hold on, thats not a finger

what can i say, BIG FINGERS!

Hold on, thats not a finger

To whom are you making the request to hold on to that thing that's not a finger?

And do you use that thing that's not a finger to type with?

Six squid may not make a squad, but they'd be an excellent start to making a paella.

mmmmmm paella

what can i say, BIG FINGERS!

Hold on, thats not a finger

To whom are you making the request to hold on to that thing that's not a finger?

And do you use that thing that's not a finger to type with?

I'm not sure if he can type....I seriously doubt it tho, I think one of the keys might get caught in his eye.

There is a joke that ends "here's the sick squid I owe you"

But it's too long and I'm lazy today.

^situation normal from 2010 has carried over, i see

Now this one is for moonrakers