I thought I've seen photos of Mystic regattas.Can't seem to find them on discussion pages.How does the wind blow?I remember a "Gone With the Wind"@20+, and Newport with none to 20+. Anyone want to guess(help a neophyte)with what to expect at Mystic?

R.C.Greer

Hi Bob,

Looking forward to sailing with you again....

Breeze is typically S-SW 5-10kts at Mystic. That being said, I would still bring my B rig....

See you there,

Chuck
#84

Bob,
Mystic doesn't tend to be the ocean racing conditions we lived through at Newport. The range of conditions are more like Charleston without the long walk.

Has anyone mentioned the Sabino to you? We may not have to deal with her this year. There is nothing like racing with the Sabino between you and your boat.

DB

Dude! Are you really dissing a "National Historic Landmark"? O.K. John D tells me we are north of her usual route so i'am hoping DHL gets me there in time to be rigged.Packed a "B".Looking forward to seeing you guys again.

R.C.Greer

I would be less worried about the Sabino and more worried about DHL getting you boat there in one piece. Have you forgotten Skip Allen's DHL adventure?[:D]

Joe Walter #24

Bob,
The Sabino is a steam powered model muncher.

There is an excellent webcam showing the Mystic River. It's just south of where we are sailing but you can get the idea.

http://mystictoday.com/mystic_ct_webcam ... river.html

DB

Joe,
Don't jinx me man.[;)]

R.C.Greer

Doc, is that anything like, "Don't Taze Me Bro"?[8D]

Joe Walter #24

Current weather for the two days has the breeze S-SW at 7. The dock front is SW which means we will have a nice course layout. So Bob, bring your B rig for sure. This is New England....

Chuck
#84

To Joe:EGGsactly;Do not hurt me anymore;I'm already sailing against Dave "wizard" B.
Chuck:really some breeze !


R.C.Greer

Although we are sailing North of the Sabino's normal route, I spoke with the skipper and he was more than happy to deviate from his route to come up and find sail #53! Dave LOVES the Sabino! We are going to need all the help we can get!

We are also going to have a very competitive group with some really great sailors. We will have another new face among us. Chuck Poindexter sail #35. He has sailed his new boat twice in the last two weeks but don't let that fool you. He is a very good big boat sailor and should be able to slide into the Frey pretty easily.

Dave Van Cleef will be joining again. His boat is under construction in my shop and should be ready for the Thunder Mug. He will be sailing #13 which is Kevin McLellan's new RMD boat. He sailed the boat for the first time last week and pretty much beat the lot.

See you all next week!

Chuck
#84

Is the skipper list up yet ?

R.C.Greer

Yep...heres the 20 EC12 skippers

Rick West
Jack Wubbe
Ken Shaw
Doug Wotring
Robert Kjellberg
Jake Leo
Gerald Fernald
Dave Brawner
Gary Mueller
Robert Greer
Bruce Walton
Al Dion
Bill Ewing
Chuck Luscomb
Gerhard Kelter
Charles Poindexter
Dave Ramos
Brian Jobson
Scott Todd


And here are the 12 J skippers


Rick West
Doug Wotring
Robert Kjellberg
Dave Brawner
Gary Mueller
Alan Kew
Ned Lakeman
Bruce Walton
Bob Rodkey
Bob Sennott
Hal Slentz-Whalen
Jarl Wathne

And running from the storm!
Fay be GONE!

R.C.Greer