I have never raced, though I have always imagined myself a "racer"
(al least in my twisted mind..).
I am interested in taking a shot at a no stress race. No flying sail
here and Alera is fat with cruising comfort goodies...so being
incredibly competitive is not the goal. Just fun and more time sailing.
So, toward that end, and at the risk of asking dumb questions, here are a few.
On the Race for the Straights participant listings there is a
reference to "Jack and Jill" on the dbl handed list...my guess is it
refers to a Boy/Girl crew...right?
How do I find the PHRF rating for Alera (1990, 37+ w wing keel)?
Also, are PHRF ratings regional?
I guess it would be best to crew on someone else's boat for a few
races...but aside from that, any PNW folks know of races that would
be a good initial race for a rookie in the Sea/Tac area (TAC is
closer if me on Vashon)?
Unfortunately, the Race for the Straights is a no go this year...but
I would sure like to try it next year. Then maybe work up to the
Swiftsure in the not too distant future.
Any words of encouragement, warning, or just the usual smartassed
remarks are appreciated!
Tom B
Message: 6
Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 18:58:23 +0000
From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Summer Weather
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Here in the PNW (Puget Sound and the Salish Sea) we are headed for a
70F light wind weekend.
Calypso's co-owner and I will be participating in the STYC "Race to
the Straits" where we race double handed NW to Port Townsend on
Saturday, enjoy a party Sat night then race back Sunday. C&C 43
hull #2, now known as "Carmanah" is also entered giving the chance
of some side by side 70's C&C competition.
The forecasted winds are light enough and the currents in Admiralty
Inlet strong enough that success will be defined as enjoying a
weekend on the boat up to Pt. Townsend and back regardless of the race outcome.
Martin
Calypso
1970 C&C 43
Seattle
[cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F]
Tom Buscaglia
SV Alera
C&C 37+/40
Vashon Island WA
(206) 463-9200
www.sv-alera.com
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