Sea Wolves - Rolex Sydney Hobart 2021 (pre-race) report - Course and Tactics for the real + VR race!

Ahoy Wolves, With only slightly more than 24 hours to go until the start of the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart race, It's time to take a more in-depth look at the course, and some possible tactical choices you might want to consider during the different phases of the course, and of-course we also take a look at the current weather predictions and what it might mean for the race!
Also, It looks like Florian will be competing in the VR regatta of the Sydney Hobart, more info on how to find him in the field during the race will be on the show.
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[@larrybone4065]

Excellent briefing on the winds, current, sea state/wave height, proximity to land and Bass Strait and then up river to the finish. This all before the race. There is such context given to understand and put in perspective the choices that the winning class skippers made throughout the race. Makes it much more enjoyable and educational as a problem solving exercise. Variables and Conditions + Choice + Fastest possible boatspeed = best desired results. Again really excellent!!!

[@brucemitchell8631]

It's been so interesting watching your analysis of the great Vendee' race a few months ago. I continue to follow this channel and do the best I can as a land-locked fellow--BUT ONE OF THESE DAYS! Lol, love the boats, the technology, the amazing skill set and courage--really inspiring, no matter what your craft! I'v noticed you, too, have advanced your own knowledge and wisdom as a sailor. Bravo, and Merry Christmas! from deep in the heart of Texas.

[@jerrysmith4461]

So nice to see you covering this, I was wondering where to find it.

[@ralfmoller6105]

Florian, love your show mate and the detail you get into. BUT - the start is in Sydney Harbour (Not Jervis bay which you kept showing on the map.) they do not sail under the bridge, the start lines are always the same regardless of wind and the fast boats start at the front - far too dangerous to have those 100 Foot super maxis work through a fleet of 100 small boats in the confines of Sydney harbour. Tough conditions this year and a real tacticians race - good luck ! (And check your expected finish time)

[@williamhooper5844]

Thanks for the analysis. Going to be a tough race with the strong southerly. Note for the start they actually put the fastest boats on the furthest forward start line and the slowest on the last start so that the fast boats don’t need to go through the slower boats. Not enough room on Sydney harbour for that to happen! They have various different offset marks as the boats leave the harbour and turn south, depending on which start line is used, so that the distance sailed equalises the staggered start line.

[@123cuyahoga123]

Very nice Rioja! 👌

[@jamesaron1967]

You know your paleogeography. Impressive. Merry Christmas!

[@SeawolvesTV]

I drink, and I know things :)

[@reloadncharge9907]

Good show! Very informative…..going to be a great day tomorrow! Thx, Merry Christmas…..a few boaty toys?. Andrew

[@georgioupeter]

First day and half.. intense it was! A third of the fleet was decimated.

[@richardburton5616]

Laughed so much at the flaming goblet of wine motif! Perhaps it should be, “Welcome to the Dark Side”.

[@SeawolvesTV]

I like how wolves always notice my subtle jokes :)

[@michaelseldon3815]

thank u for the video and good luck on the virtual race

[@SeawolvesTV]

Thank you !

[@andywylie287]

Seawolves! It's good to be back on the waves!

[@SeawolvesTV]

It is! :)

[@zbeekerm]

I can’t wake up at 5AM!!! Merry Xmas! You should fly to SF to cover SailGP final & WASZP Americas regatta

[@SeawolvesTV]

If U.S. let's me in, who knows :)

[@gregknipe8772]

coffee toast here from montana. cheers florian.

[@SeawolvesTV]

Salute :)

[@mis100tubos]

Foiling on Christmas!?! Nice to see!!!😍🤟😜 Marry Christmas ang good sailing all arround the world!!!

[@TxHornyToad]

What is the website you use to show winds and current?

[@SeawolvesTV]

this one is great www.ventusky.com/?p=51.96;4.08;7&l=wind-10m

[@krakendateb3254]

is there an official discord server for the seawolves ?

[@whiffletreesheepdogs]

As far as I know VR takes no account the current.

[@SeawolvesTV]

I couldn't find any info on it, but I believe you are correct

[@adrianodagenova6935]

i THINK YOU HAVE STARTED YOUR VIRTUAL RACE IN jERVIS bAY, NOT sYDNEY hARBOUR WHICH IS FURTHER nORTH.

[@robthompson7174]

Well of course you're going to win if you start the race in Jervis Bay instead of a couple of hundred kilometers further north in Sydney Harbour where everyone else if forced to start. That's cheating Florian !!!😂

[@SeawolvesTV]

:) we call that: a Dutch strategy :P

[@robthompson7174]

@@SeawolvesTV OK, well I'm calling a foul and will register a protest. I want you to stay in Jervis Bay until I get to Bermagui which is the same distance further south ( 153 km) from Point Perpendicular at the heads of Jervis Bay, as the head start you are planning compared to a Sydney start.
Fair enough? That's called in Australia " a fair go".