I'm in agreement with Dennis. I do both. This was the program for this year.
The ex-Admiral and her husband (we share the boat - I manage it) have a crew
(she drives - pretty well) and they do the Wednesday Night races (about 20 each
year). I use the C&C for five Jib and Main races and three frostbites (early
ones) each year. I cruise to Baltimore for Labor Day to see the Indy Cars and
ALMS races and do some other dinking around (overnights...). And.... I race on
Wednesdays and Saturdays on a J-80 and let him worry about having a full crew.
By the way, the JAM races are for fun - full cooler - (haven't tried the
blender trick, but we do serve some good Chardonnay) whomever wants to come
can, etc. I have had as few as two and as many as 9 aboard, don't care.
Gary
30-1
From: Dennis C.
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Transitioning from Racing to Cruising?
Edd, and others
Racing and cruising are NOT mutually exclusive. We've both raced and cruised
Touche' since purchase in 1999. We took a hiatus from racing for 3-4 years and
are now back rebuilding our race program but to a much more relaxed philosophy.
We are racing with a local sailing group which is more interested in sailing
than competing. The race is more of an excuse to get out on the water. There
is less emphasis on winning. This allows us to keep the pots, pans, and most
importantly, the blender on board. Nothing like rounding the windward mark to
the sound of frozen margaritas in the blender. "Hoist! Hoist! Pour!"
We race mostly non-spinnaker now but if we ever rebuild our racing program to
a competitive level, we can strip the boat and go mix it up with the foaming at
the mouth racers. We find we enjoy racing more with the reduced emphasis on
competing.
I also bought a Lido 14 dinghy. Takes 2 to sail. A bunch of us more mature
sailors race these for fun. Lot easier to find one other person than several
for a crew.
Another option for your racing fix is radio controlled sailboats. I have a
Victoria. We have an active fleet in Mandeville. A couple of the guys are
very competitive in national Victoria regattas.
As for cruising, we have cruised from Lake Pontchartrain to Pensacola the
last 10 years. First, it was for only a week. Now we leave the boat in
Pensacola for 3-5 months. We really enjoy the cruising part of our sailing.
We also cruise the barrier islands off the Mississippi coast.
When we can't get crew on Touche', I occasionally crew on other boats. This
is a great way to get my racing fix without the expense. It's also one of the
best ways to improve your racing skills.
A good compromise is point to point distance racing. If there are some in
your area, sign up non-spinnaker, throw together a ragtag crew and go sailing.
Finding a good racing/cruising balance is a personal decision. Some never
cruise, some never race.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 3:30 PM
Subject: Stus-List Transitioning from Racing to Cruising?
Listers,
Though I thought this day would never come (and I'm not saying it has yet),
but given the difficulties in lining up crew, keeping them committed on a
regular basis, and the costs, I'd like to know people's experiences in
transitioning from racing their C&C to a life of cruising.
Anyone here done it? Are you happy you did? I'm very curious to hear your
stories, including the successes and regrets, if any.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37/40+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website
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