Nor Easter Update

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Postby Rick West » Mon May 05, 2008 6:33 pm

Chuck,
Thanks for the management and sailing too. Great.

Can you post the line scores for these 20 races. People should see the ups and downs of a tough sailing regatta in saltwater, winds into B range, high seas with cold and rain. We had it all but snow. It is not easy to compete............It was a blast.

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Postby Chuck Luscomb » Mon May 05, 2008 10:39 pm

Hi Rick,

I have it in Excel and I will forward it to you. I am unable to post it here.

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Postby Kaluskap » Wed May 07, 2008 3:23 pm

All:

That was as close to big-boat sailing as it gets in this "hobby." As Rick noted--a blast! Bows leaping out of the waves upwind, surfing at near-hull-spead on the run, overstanding the layline at the windward mark by a couple lengths to time the current...good stuff.

Talked to Chuck earlier today and will re-iterate what I told him, that it was heartening to see a MINIMAL amount of raised voices and salty conduct in those tough conditions. Good work all.

Thanks to the RD and RC for running a great event in challenging conditions. Specifically, thanks to Jake for ensuring enough races run to provide three throw-outs! (thereby hiding 2 DNFs and 1 DNS for myself as 'ole #633 had its share of Nor'easter issues, including a blown main winch, water in the receiver, one fried battery, a shot antenna, snapped spreader...need I go on...)

See you all in Stowe.

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Postby Rick West » Wed May 07, 2008 8:39 pm

I love it. Those that indure reap the rewards...the grin and fun of doing it and surviving.

Here are some numbers that indicate what an offshore event is like. Newport is offshore for the EC12 (Weather, seas and wind). The score to not meet the bell or finish a race was 14. There were a lot of fourteens. Here are the three throwouts of those that completed the event. In parin are the 14s:
David Brawner 29 (1)
Bruce Walton 42 (3)
Rober Greer 28 (1)
Rick West 36 (2)
Chuck Luscomb 23 (0)
David Van Cleef 42 (3)
Brian Jobson 32 (1)
Phil Tonks 42 (3)
Larry Mazoway 42 (3)

Doc Greer lost a bow block but only failed to meet the bell once.

I love it!! This was racing and close in scoring.


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Postby greerdr » Thu May 08, 2008 9:32 pm

Jake,Chuck and Ken,
Thank you for such an great regatta! I really enjoyed sailing with a new fleet and especially with people who are sailors of the "finest kind" as they say downeast. The conditions were a refreshing departure from the Florida "same old, same old" sunburn and smothering heat. I just hope my boat does't corrode into a rust-ball as it always had the most water below.
Jim Linville and Kelli took some Pix:
http://picasaweb.google.com/greerdr/NorEaster200802
Click slideshow to watch.The shots were taken with a 10 megapixel so you should be able to use "blow-up" feature well.
I really appreciate how ya'll welcomed Kelli and me and look forward to Stowe.


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Postby Chuck Luscomb » Thu May 08, 2008 9:52 pm

Awesome photos Bob! I never actually saw the 12M come sailing into port while we were racing.

Sorry we don't get to sail together more often. I really enjoyed meeting Kelly. Nice to talk to someone from PBG!

The regatta report is done and should be posted shortly. The pictures say more than I could write.

I would do it again this weekend if we could!

See you in Stowe...

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Postby greerdr » Thu May 08, 2008 10:00 pm

That 12 is Columbia;# 16 built in 1958, 1st 12 Meter to win Americas Cup in 58 and contended in 62.

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Postby Chuck Luscomb » Thu May 08, 2008 10:55 pm

How apprapoe. Must have been a sign that we were in the right place!
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Postby MichaelJ2K » Fri May 09, 2008 8:40 am

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How apprapoe. Must have been a sign that we were in the right place!
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Speaking of signs, a friend who was in the Navy and stationed in Newport told me of a sign he had seen on someone's lawn.

"Dogs and sailors keep off the grass".

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Postby lmazoway » Sat May 10, 2008 4:17 pm

Just a head up to those who stayed at the Motel 6 in Newport, RI. Check your statement. I was billed for a room on April 3 (the reservation was made for May 3) and they also charged me for two rooms when I only reserved one. Corporate said they would refund over $ 165. in over charges. Thought you should know.
See you in Stowe.
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Postby greerdr » Sat May 10, 2008 9:34 pm

Ouch!Great write-up Chuck ,you really captured the flavor of the regatta.

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Postby greerdr » Sat May 17, 2008 4:31 pm

I also thought it interesting how <b></b>old <b></b>many of the boats were ,even at the top finishing spots.Dave said he was sailing his last "DB" ,a "Treasure Tooling" in 2nd, a 20 + year old Ozmun in third is testamony to the longevity of these great boats.
Let's keep 'em sailing.!

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Postby Rick West » Sat May 17, 2008 4:55 pm

How about me! We need a handicap system.

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Postby greerdr » Sun May 18, 2008 9:42 pm

You talkin' about you or the boat?

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Postby greerdr » Sat Sep 27, 2008 11:25 pm

Was this a "red" chevron event?

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