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Marblehead Report – Sunday 28th

The weather at Datchet was horrid. The “feels like” temperature was 6 degrees…. And it rained a LOT !!

Results :-
Four of us lined up with our Marbleheads today including Rob with his previously loved Quark (Mark 1) – we were on the north course in C2s except Graham, who tried a B and so missed the first 3 races, and the came out with a C2, too small. In Race 5 Phil and I had a Port/Starboard and as a result he got his back stay pinged off and so that was his day. With some longish breaks we eventually managed 8 races which were mostly closely fought and the last number in the rain, which made it even colder, we called it a day. Rob 6 pts
Hugh 10pts
Phil 18 pt
Graham 20 pts

Batteries : Something More on LIPO Batteries and When to Recharge Them

LiPo batteries offer several advantages over other types of batteries, such as:Ezoic

  • High energy density: LiPo batteries can store more energy in a smaller size and weight than other types of batteries.
  • Lightweight and compact design: LiPo batteries are ideal for portable electronic devices due to their lightweight and compact design.
  • Low self-discharge rate: LiPo batteries have a low self-discharge rate, which means they can hold their charge for longer periods of time.

However, LiPo batteries also have some disadvantages, such as:

  • Cost: LiPo batteries can be more expensive than other types of batteries.
  • Shorter lifespan: LiPo batteries have a shorter lifespan than other types of batteries, typically lasting around 500-800 charge cycles.
  • Safety concerns: LiPo batteries can be more prone to swelling, overheating, and catching fire if not used or stored properly.

Overall, LiPo batteries offer many advantages for portable electronic devices due to their high energy density and lightweight design. However, they also have some disadvantages that should be considered when choosing a battery for a particular application.

This is a very good article (click below) on understanding LIPO voltages and at what point you should recharge a LIPO battery – which is surprising!! On a 4.2v cell, you should never let it drop below 3.0 volts!! Read on ….

DF95 Racing Today – Saturday 27th April

Results from 95s today.

Four managed 10 races in A rig on a cold day with a shifty NE breeze but no rain.

Phil 11 pts
Hugh 11 pts
Peter 18 pts
Geoffrey 27 pts

Geoffrey did however score two seconds. Phil won on count back by the fact of beating Hugh in the last race, though there was a questionable incident between the two on the finishing mark, which did not go to protest but involved windward boat (Hugh) and mark room (Hugh)!

Despite this incident the racing was mostly very close on a simple windward leeward course and mostly in a friendly spirit!!!

HM