Tom,

The best no stress races will be similar to Seattle Yacht Club's Cruiser - 
Racer class (next one May 11th then June 1st) or the summer Elliott Bay series. 
 The SYC C/R class includes a "no flying sails" and other cruiser orientated 
PHRF rating credits.  I can put you in touch with the PHRF rating guy for your 
area to get you a provisional rating to see if you want to register with PHRF 
NW.

The STYC "Race to the Straits" has classes for single-handed, double-handed, 
Jack & Jill (boy/girl intent), and a no-flying sails option for each class.  
There are 100+ boats registered with a pursuit start (slowest rated boat starts 
first i.e. the handicap is applied at the start).  I have done this race 4 or 5 
times but do not recommend it as a good choice for your first short-handed 
event.

I am confident there are some cruiser class races closer to Quartermaster 
Harbor.  IIRC there is a south sound series each year.

If you do not want to enter Alera in the SYC June 1st race you are invited to 
come sail on Calypso to get a feel for this type of C/R event.  We sail out of 
Shilshole Bay Marina (Ballard area of Seattle)

Let me know if you want a call to discuss any of the above.

Martin
Calypso
1970 C&C 43
Seattle

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom Buscaglia
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Subject: Stus-List STYC "Race to the Straits"

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


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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

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Tom Buscaglia
SV Alera
C&C 37+/40
Vashon Island WA
(206) 463-9200
www.sv-alera.com
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