TripleZeros 49 #2601 Posted April 30, 2020 This will be a good summer to get my family on the boat more. I just need to find someone who knows how to sail to take me out on it. I do think this will be different for all boats as Fetzer said. There will be groups of Melges 24 guys here pissed we haven't started Wednesday night racing yet and there will be groups of boats who don't feel comfortable and won't sail at all. We have the minimum requirements set for the Chi Mac and I have 2 sails on order. If I had to make a wager on the race happening, unfortunately I believe the smart money is on "no." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2602 Posted April 30, 2020 Just read that Michigan DNR-operated harbors are set to open on June 10. That's a full 5 weeks prior to the first Mac race. I know the availability of harbors is a big issue for the races. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hroth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeO 114 #2603 Posted May 2, 2020 On 4/30/2020 at 12:06 PM, hrothgar said: Just read that Michigan DNR-operated harbors are set to open on June 10. That's a full 5 weeks prior to the first Mac race. I know the availability of harbors is a big issue for the races. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hroth I think it's a minor issue - sure, affects ones' choice of harbors to hit on the way home, but Chicago/Wis boats could just head for the Wis shore, no big deal. Or hit non-DNR operated marinas. The real issue is both on the island, and on boats, appropriate social distancing will not really be possible. Look for both Macs to be cancelled. Chi NOOD is "postponed" until...TBD/late summer. Look for COLORS to follow suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1sailor 44 #2604 Posted May 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, JoeO said: Look for both Macs to be cancelled. Joe, is this purely your own speculation or do you say this with the benefit of some inside knowledge ? Not that i'd be surprised if this comes true, just wondering how speculative your comment is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeO 114 #2605 Posted May 2, 2020 12 hours ago, 1sailor said: Joe, is this purely your own speculation or do you say this with the benefit of some inside knowledge ? Not that i'd be surprised if this comes true, just wondering how speculative your comment is... It is just my reading of the tea leaves (or maybe less) - I have no inside knowledge. Purely speculative based on what IL, MI, WI governments are doing, and the situation on Mac Is. (they are basically "closed" to the outside world). They (Mac) canceled the big Lilac festival that runs in mid-June because " These large events require significant gatherings of people, which would violate the important social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. " I just don't see it changing tremendously by mid-July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2606 Posted May 2, 2020 And Grand Hotel won't be opening until June 21st. Here is a photo from the Chip yesterday, the Island's designated opening day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2607 Posted May 2, 2020 And a pre season bike ride downtown April 22nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2608 Posted May 2, 2020 Gonna be a lean year for a lot of good people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the other mongo 3 #2609 Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 11:40 AM, Geff said: And a pre season bike ride downtown April 22nd. Who's the drunk ass that left a snowmobile there on the street? At about 46 seconds in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Crewed 86 #2610 Posted May 4, 2020 Perfectly understandable - its part of the "charm" of Mackinac Island and was taken in April. Could be snowing the next day. Island forecast for this week shows sub-freezings temps most night and a chance of snow next Saturday. Surface water temp is 43 degrees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GABA 10 #2611 Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 5:41 PM, Cal20sailor said: Gonna be a lean year for a lot of good people. So they might actually admit to missing out on our wallets, instead of sticking us with 3 day hotel minimums, limited "Mac Racer" menus at inflated prices and....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Crewed 86 #2612 Posted May 5, 2020 Bayview Mackinac is still on. This MAY mean CYC will not be called off - it is held a week after BYC has their race. Just got this in an e-mail from BYC Bayview Mackinac Race Update May 1, 2020 It is likely that Mackinac Island will start opening in the 3rd week of June. This is three weeks before the 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race and is adequate time for us to run the Race. Due to this compressed timing there will be some required adjustments. More on the "What Regattas Still Running thread." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GABA 10 #2613 Posted May 6, 2020 Chicago Mac is getting even more doubtful. IL Gov just announced his five phase plan to "reopen" the state. Phase 2 lasts until May 29. Then maybe Phase 3 can start. Phase 4, which finally allows travel, restaurants and gatherings of up to 50 people cannot start until June 26 at best. The real world - phase 5 can't start until there's a cure or vaccine. Each region has to hit its targets to move to the next phase. Expect Chicago to lag downstate. I think we're screwed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoodlum Racing 2 #2614 Posted May 9, 2020 On 4/29/2020 at 9:36 AM, MR.CLEAN said: I agree about the onboard aspects; I race on Hoodlum where generally the afterguard works in their father's business and is rich, undereducated and trumpy (sorry guys, but I have to read your misspelled e-mails). From my spot forward is overeducated and liberal, and we all have a great time on the boat together despite each thinking the other is a political fuckwit. But until we get on the boat, those conservative sailors are much more likely to want to jump back into society quickly, damn the consequences, while the more educated folks are content to let this thing burn through the trumpies before we embrace re-emergence. While my “Undereducated” brain can’t quit grasp the depth of this conversation I felt it necessary to correct just one thing Alan said …. He USED to race on Hoodlum! How’s my spelling now asshole? The Afterguard Hoodlum Racing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ropetrick 76 #2615 Posted May 9, 2020 OUCH! A public flick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2616 Posted May 9, 2020 Saw Nat J in Harbor Springs today. Must've been a cold ride up here! Hroth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1sailor 44 #2617 Posted May 9, 2020 hroth, they were aiming for PH but stopped short, they said the deck was ice, all they could do was clip in and slide around. peeps getting seasick etc sounds pretty miserable! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2618 Posted May 9, 2020 1 minute ago, 1sailor said: hroth, they were aiming for PH but stopped short, they said the deck was ice, all they could do was clip in and slide around. peeps getting seasick etc sounds pretty miserable! Considering the weather up here right now, I am glad they pulled in! Hroth 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,839 #2619 Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Hoodlum Racing said: While my “Undereducated” brain can’t quit grasp the depth of this conversation I felt it necessary to correct just one thing Alan said …. He USED to race on Hoodlum! How’s my spelling now asshole? The Afterguard Hoodlum Racing Can't fix stupid but you can fix who you hang out with! Let me guess: You can't remember the password for your other login and it took you a week to figure out how to register a new one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoodlum Racing 2 #2620 Posted May 9, 2020 100% correct on your first comment. As for my login you are 1/2 correct. Forgot my login because I have not visited this site in years. Because my email changed I had to create a new user. Applied a week ago and it took the entire week for the Ed to approve me (Way to be on top of your business Tempesta). To be honest I would not have commented if you had actually followed thru on your promise to fix all of the Hyperbole in your original post. You knew I was pissed but didn't care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2621 Posted May 12, 2020 From the BYCmack committee today. If I were reading the tea leaves, Bay View is making every effort to run their race. It would probably be easier to run a race that starts and ends in the same state rather than one that starts in IL and ends in MI. If you catch my meaning. Hroth May 11, 2020 - Race Communication This is not a formal NOR amendment as we are still working with US Sailing on some small housekeeping changes that apply when using virtual marks and automated finishing. We are hoping that we will have the final input on the wording in a few days and will incorporate it into an NOR change along with this Refund Policy as an amendment #2. 2020 Entry Fee Policy Due to the current uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 Virus, the 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race has updated its refund policy by amending the Notice of Race section 7.4(c) as stated below. Please note: This amended policy is for the 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race only and instituted solely due to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 Virus and as a benefit to competitors in these unprecedented times. 2020 entry fees applied to 2021 Bayview Mackinac Race may not cover the entire 2021 Entry Fee. The yacht would be responsible for remaining fees, if any, per the 2021 Race NOR. A cash refund, or option to apply entry fee to a different race, is not available. June 12, 2020 is the cutoff date for receipt of email due to logistical demands (supplier commitments based on participants, class splits, etc.) Section 7.4 (c) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: If a yacht, which has entered and paid 100% of its entry fee by June 1, 2020, wishes to withdraw its entry in the 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race, and does so by informing the Race Chairman (mackchair2020@byc.com) and Race Administrator (linda@byc.com) by June 12, 2020, the full 2020 entry fee paid shall be applied toward the entry fee of the 2021 Bayview Mackinac Race. In addition, a boat's entry fee will be refunded if it becomes impossible to legally conduct the race due to COVID-19 restrictions or the following resources are unavailable for the majority of the fleet: Dockage in Port Huron on the evening of July 10, 2020 Dockage after the finish Commercial access to the finish location If the race can be run, and the Race Committee starts the race there will be no refund for those registrants that chose not to participate if they have failed to notify their election to withdraw by June 12th as noted above. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2622 Posted May 13, 2020 Sounds reasonable given the situation we are all experiencing during this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GABA 10 #2623 Posted May 15, 2020 FYI - Saw this posted in Area III (Chicago) thread. No Queens Cup. Might be an opportunity for the Trans Michigan race to make its mark this year: garyedelman Anarchist #4873 Posted 8 hours ago Doubtful that SSYC would be in a position to do this. This morning we received word our slips will not be open this year. Long story short, the April 28-May 1 storm un-did much of the progress made trying to restore the damage from the January 9 storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2624 Posted May 15, 2020 11 hours ago, GABA said: FYI - Saw this posted in Area III (Chicago) thread. No Queens Cup. Might be an opportunity for the Trans Michigan race to make its mark this year: garyedelman Anarchist #4873 Posted 8 hours ago Doubtful that SSYC would be in a position to do this. This morning we received word our slips will not be open this year. Long story short, the April 28-May 1 storm un-did much of the progress made trying to restore the damage from the January 9 storm. Yeah! and Wisconsin in open for now Hroth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeO 114 #2625 Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, hrothgar said: Yeah! and Wisconsin in open for now Hroth Where in WI you gonna sail to? Not Milwaukee... https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/13/milwaukee-safer-home-order-still-place-bars-not-open-coronavirus-mayor-tom-barrett-stay-home/5188268002/ Not Racine... https://www.tmj4.com/news/coronavirus/racine-says-it-will-continue-to-enforce-safer-at-home-measures-until-may-26 You think either of those places, or respective YCs, will all of a sudden allow dozens of out of town boats and crews to descend upon them as of June 1st? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyedelman 20 #2626 Posted May 15, 2020 Just to be clear, the info I cited did not say the Queens Cup was canceled.Just that our slips would not be open this year. I'm assuming that the "Horse Shoe" and possibly fuel and launch docks will be open. Although that was not explicitly stated, nor was a time frame. You can read the Commodore's message in the club's newsletter at the SSYC webpage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2627 Posted May 15, 2020 3 hours ago, JoeO said: Where in WI you gonna sail to? Not Milwaukee... https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/13/milwaukee-safer-home-order-still-place-bars-not-open-coronavirus-mayor-tom-barrett-stay-home/5188268002/ Not Racine... https://www.tmj4.com/news/coronavirus/racine-says-it-will-continue-to-enforce-safer-at-home-measures-until-may-26 You think either of those places, or respective YCs, will all of a sudden allow dozens of out of town boats and crews to descend upon them as of June 1st? The race is to Port Washington...as of now it is on. The race is on June 11. Like everything, its a wait and see game. Hroth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetzer24 17 #2628 Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 1:39 PM, hrothgar said: The race is to Port Washington...as of now it is on. The race is on June 11. Like everything, its a wait and see game. Hroth Ummmmm... What race? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleZeros 49 #2629 Posted May 17, 2020 Milwaukee/Wisconsin shore is going to get pummeled again today. 15-30 E shifting to NE. No está bien. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reverend mother 5 #2630 Posted May 17, 2020 Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society( LMSS) Doublehand race June 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2631 Posted May 17, 2020 3 hours ago, reverend mother said: Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society( LMSS) Doublehand race June 11. Kind of a misnomer there and I am a lifetime member. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
festus 15 #2632 Posted May 17, 2020 What does it look like at SSYC today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2633 Posted May 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, festus said: What does it look like at SSYC today? Like my girlfriend, wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseyguy 1,210 #2634 Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 9:20 AM, JoeO said: Where in WI you gonna sail to? Not Milwaukee... https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/13/milwaukee-safer-home-order-still-place-bars-not-open-coronavirus-mayor-tom-barrett-stay-home/5188268002/ Not Racine... https://www.tmj4.com/news/coronavirus/racine-says-it-will-continue-to-enforce-safer-at-home-measures-until-may-26 You think either of those places, or respective YCs, will all of a sudden allow dozens of out of town boats and crews to descend upon them as of June 1st? Beer and rum prices at RYC will be confiscatory. Got to make up for all the lost revenue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2635 Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 5:42 AM, fetzer24 said: Ummmmm... What race? The Doubler you douchenoodle... https://lmssonline.com/doublehanded-championship/ You should enter... Hroth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetzer24 17 #2636 Posted May 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, hrothgar said: The Doubler you douchenoodle... https://lmssonline.com/doublehanded-championship/ You should enter... Hroth Perfect year for shorthanded races.....Maybe I should get another boat....Or a new tractor....Or some pigs. I just can't make up my mind. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyschebone 24 #2637 Posted May 20, 2020 https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/grand-haven-coast-guard-festival-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2638 Posted June 3, 2020 Headed out to race on a Wednesday night tonight for the first time in several years! Looking forward to it! Hroth 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleZeros 49 #2639 Posted June 5, 2020 Race from Muskegon round bell buoy in Milwaukee and back. 130 miles ish. Chi Mac Saturday. Thoughts? MYC would run it on Yachtscoring. ARMA would be in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2640 Posted June 6, 2020 That would be fun! Great idea! You say Arete' would be in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lartaunt 46 #2641 Posted June 7, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 7:35 PM, TripleZeros said: Race from Muskegon round bell buoy in Milwaukee and back. 130 miles ish. Chi Mac Saturday. Thoughts? MYC would run it on Yachtscoring. ARMA would be in. This would be especially good if LTYC cancels the Ugotta. All the go fast boats doing the PH Mac will be back in Muskegon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lartaunt 46 #2642 Posted June 7, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 7:35 PM, TripleZeros said: Race from Muskegon round bell buoy in Milwaukee and back. 130 miles ish. Chi Mac Saturday. Thoughts? MYC would run it on Yachtscoring. ARMA would be in. Though I am being HEAVILY lobbied to get the boat to PH for their race. Delivery crews, trailers, and even PLEASE! LOL 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silversailor 8 #2644 Posted June 7, 2020 Why not the Hook Race? Same weekend. Longer race. All set to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleZeros 49 #2645 Posted June 8, 2020 Point to point makes it a bit more difficult. Just trying to make a race that doesn't require tons of planning for logistics and an out and back format does just that (for west coast of Michigan boats especially.) Nothing against the Hook, glad to see it's still on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glexpress 99 #2646 Posted June 8, 2020 20 hours ago, lartaunt said: Though I am being HEAVILY lobbied to get the boat to PH for their race. Delivery crews, trailers, and even PLEASE! LOL Don't forget a bottle of rum was included in those lobbying efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GABA 10 #2647 Posted June 8, 2020 20 hours ago, silversailor said: Why not the Hook Race? Same weekend. Longer race. All set to go. Hook just reached its 100 boat limit and started a waiting list: https://www.racineyachtclub.org/hook-registration 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2648 Posted June 9, 2020 18 hours ago, GABA said: Hook just reached its 100 boat limit and started a waiting list: https://www.racineyachtclub.org/hook-registration Apparently the finish club for the Hook pulled the plug FROM M&M: Last night, the MMYC board dealt with some of the most difficult decisions that we can remember in recent history. While facing an ongoing pandemic, should we participate in and hold some of the premier sailing events on Lake Michigan? It is with most extreme regret that we announce that we can not, in good conscience, participate at the finish of the Hook this year. It is our recommendation that the Hook not come to Menominee in 2020. Ultimately, this is an event sanctioned by Racine Yacht Club, and anyone interested should look to them for further information regarding the final status of the Hook. For the same reason, and with the same extreme regret, we announce the cancellation - or rather, the abandonment - of this year's 100 Miler. There is no way for us to participate in these events while providing a reasonably safe situation for our club members, visiting sailors, and our community. We understand that these were some of the very last major races still scheduled on Lake Michigan for 2020, and lots of people have been looking forward to them in hopes that we could pull things off. Likewise, we're sailors, too. We all want to sail. However, it is in the best interest of our organization, and we feel, for our community, for us to not participate in these two events this year, as they draw many people, from many different locations, to our community, which has done so well remaining relatively free from COVID. We will request refunds for all 100 Miler registrations within the next few days. Please be patient, as it may take time for Regatta Network to process these refunds. Further MMYC events remain suspended - not cancelled (with the exception of Meet the Fleet). If we can hold local events at some point with the resources we have available, we will find a way. It currently remains impossible to maintain the required social distance inside the MMYC clubhouse, or on a fully crewed race. There was a Members Only party penciled in on June 20. That party is also suspended. This is a great year to go sailing. Just not as an organization. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,839 #2649 Posted June 9, 2020 Goddamn those Menominee libruls. WHITE YACHTS MATTER protest begins at 5 PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeO 114 #2650 Posted June 10, 2020 10 hours ago, MR.CLEAN said: Goddamn those Menominee libruls. WHITE YACHTS MATTER protest begins at 5 PM. Looks like RYC doesn't care what M&MYC thinks, and are planning to hold the race anyhow, w/out the participation of M&MYC. Check out the Hook Race FB page to get a sense of their plans. Film at 11 (actually 20:00 CDST). Municipal marina (as is always the case, since M&MYC has no docks of their own), local bars, that's all they think they need. Social distancing be damned. In fact, just now : Special Announcement Hook Race 2020 to be held as planned. Racine Yacht Club is pleased to announce the 37th running of the Hook Race The race will start Saturday July 18th off Racine Yacht Club and end at Menominee Marina. We would like to thank the area businesses and the Marina for their continued support. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2651 Posted June 17, 2020 Link to the Running of the Gauntlet Race. Starts Friday evening, June 26th (original Queen’s Cup date) in Holland. Out around the mid-lake buoy and back to Holland. https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=13007 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
From the Helm 16 #2652 Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Shorthanded said: Link to the Running of the Gauntlet Race. Starts Friday evening, June 26th (original Queen’s Cup date) in Holland. Out around the mid-lake buoy and back to Holland. https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=13007 That was a fun race back in the day, I was a young pup and got my first overnight racing that course. Near the longest day of the year and water is warming up, should be fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
From the Helm 16 #2653 Posted June 17, 2020 Shorty, your thread is damn near 10 years old! WTF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2654 Posted June 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, From the Helm said: Shorty, your thread is damn near 10 years old! WTF Yeah and I still think the Ed and Clean are a couple of douches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Looper 83 #2655 Posted June 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Shorthanded said: Yeah and I still think the Ed and Clean are a couple of douches. i'm pretty sure this is the second one. The first one goes back to when some of us met up at Bells one night. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,839 #2656 Posted June 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, Shorthanded said: Yeah and I still think the Ed and Clean are a couple of douches. we're way past that by now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2657 Posted June 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, MR.CLEAN said: we're way past that by now Yes we are. Hope you’re doing well. signed, the educated afterguard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2658 Posted June 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Looper said: i'm pretty sure this is the second one. The first one goes back to when some of us met up at Bells one night. Yes, way back in time! And From the Helm was there. Red hat night, if I recall correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2659 Posted June 17, 2020 Back on topic. We’ll be doing the Gauntlet race. Dodger has been removed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2660 Posted June 17, 2020 I used to laugh at biminis, now, love everything about them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2661 Posted June 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Cal20sailor said: I used to laugh at biminis, now, love everything about them. Glad we had it for the delivery across the lake in early May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tronner 2 #2662 Posted June 17, 2020 30 minutes ago, Shorthanded said: Back on topic. We’ll be doing the Gauntlet race. Dodger has been removed. I know how painful that must have been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2663 Posted June 17, 2020 For a June race on Lake Michigan, I'd want it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
From the Helm 16 #2664 Posted June 17, 2020 If the weather buoy isn't in I'll run out there and set a mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GABA 10 #2665 Posted June 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, From the Helm said: If the weather buoy isn't in I'll run out there and set a mark. Crap! You're right, they still haven't got it in yet https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=45007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glass 4 #2666 Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Shorthanded said: Back on topic. We’ll be doing the Gauntlet race. Dodger has been removed. Is that Len Siegel's former boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2667 Posted June 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Cal20sailor said: For a June race on Lake Michigan, I'd want it. And snowmobile suits! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2668 Posted June 18, 2020 6 hours ago, glass said: Is that Len Siegel's former boat? Yes it is. Isn’t anonymity fun? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2669 Posted June 18, 2020 6 hours ago, glass said: Is that Len Siegel's former boat? And you’re right, we didn’t win squat with the Tripp 33. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2670 Posted June 18, 2020 Other than build quality, the Tripp 33 was a great ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2671 Posted June 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Cal20sailor said: Other than build quality, the Tripp 33 was a great ride. I think you all are confusing the SR33 that Shorty had with the Tripp 33 that I had. Agree that the Tripp 33 was a fun ride. But the J/111 is a massive upgrade and even more fun! Hroth 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded 730 #2672 Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, hrothgar said: I think you all are confusing the SR33 that Shorty had with the Tripp 33 that I had. Agree that the Tripp 33 was a fun ride. But the J/111 is a massive upgrade and even more fun! Hroth I concur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glass 4 #2673 Posted June 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Shorthanded said: And you’re right, we didn’t win squat with the Tripp 33. One thing is for sure, both you and hrotgar must upgrade your crew so that it is equal to the demands of the new boat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,333 #2674 Posted June 18, 2020 3 hours ago, hrothgar said: I think you all are confusing the SR33 that Shorty had with the Tripp 33 that I had. Agree that the Tripp 33 was a fun ride. But the J/111 is a massive upgrade and even more fun! Hroth I always plead guilty to accusations of confusion. Did 3 Macs on a Tripp 33 and many more against an SR33. The Tripp had the build quality of a Yugo but loved breeze with sheets eased. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2675 Posted June 18, 2020 Before Multi side, I did a couple of Bayview Macs, UGottas, and a bunch of Lake Erie racing on a Tripp 33. Fun ride with great times and smiling faces! Didn't really do well either, but how much do all those flags and dishes really matter? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,839 #2676 Posted June 18, 2020 depends on the shittiness of one's non-sailing life, size of penis, and height 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Looper 83 #2677 Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, glass said: One thing is for sure, both you and hrotgar must upgrade your crew so that it is equal to the demands of the new boat. You sound like you are fun at parties. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,839 #2678 Posted June 18, 2020 Brutus/akaGP/Bluto/etc/etc/etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 17 #2679 Posted June 18, 2020 This was a slippery little beast last night in <7 kts. of breeze. New owner is definitely starting to get her dialed in. Photos courtesy of Sheboygan YC race committee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geff 195 #2680 Posted June 18, 2020 6 hours ago, MR.CLEAN said: depends on the shittiness of one's non-sailing life, size of penis, and height Non sailing life = AWESOME! Size = too small to measure Height = short. I'm good with it all, thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleZeros 49 #2681 Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, dcbsheb said: This was a slippery little beast last night in <7 kts. of breeze. New owner is definitely starting to get her dialed in. Photos courtesy of Sheboygan YC race committee. Makes sense as to why my office FB Page is getting some random hits recently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleZeros 49 #2682 Posted June 19, 2020 13 hours ago, hrothgar said: I think you all are confusing the SR33 that Shorty had with the Tripp 33 that I had. Agree that the Tripp 33 was a fun ride. But the J/111 is a massive upgrade and even more fun! Hroth Tripp 33 will go over 15 kts in a 65 knot squall with just the #3 jib up, been there. That may be the only way it goes above 15 kts though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2683 Posted June 19, 2020 10 hours ago, TripleZeros said: Tripp 33 will go over 15 kts in a 65 knot squall with just the #3 jib up, been there. That may be the only way it goes above 15 kts though. Ah yes. I remember that... Hroth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2684 Posted June 19, 2020 20 hours ago, Cal20sailor said: I always plead guilty to accusations of confusion. Did 3 Macs on a Tripp 33 and many more against an SR33. The Tripp had the build quality of a Yugo but loved breeze with sheets eased. I always felt like the boat was going to come apart when we were delivering into waves or beating into waves. It never did though! Maybe I got a "good one." I learned a lot about owning a boat with the Tripp. Lots to fix constantly! Hroth 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyschebone 24 #2685 Posted June 19, 2020 Was it a matter of poor build quality, or the fact that the things were so d@mn light? I remember the first time I stepped onboard--the boat heeled over noticeably and stayed there. And this was 50lbs ago. I step on the J/35, it heels a slight bit and then rebounds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 17 #2686 Posted June 19, 2020 3 hours ago, fyschebone said: Was it a matter of poor build quality, or the fact that the things were so d@mn light? I remember the first time I stepped onboard--the boat heeled over noticeably and stayed there. And this was 50lbs ago. I step on the J/35, it heels a slight bit and then rebounds. Try stepping on Peerless with the keel up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeO 114 #2687 Posted June 21, 2020 https://www.bycmack.com/raceupdates.cfm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrothgar 97 #2688 Posted June 22, 2020 15 hours ago, JoeO said: https://www.bycmack.com/raceupdates.cfm Those of us who are planning on doing the race are aware of the update. What I don't understand is your consistent negativity toward the Mac races. Just because the on-shore experience will be different this year does not mean the sailing will be less fun or interesting. The opportunity to spend time sailing with friends is what I cherish most about the races. And the competition, which will be no less intense. Looking forward to a great BYC-Mack! Hroth 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glexpress 99 #2689 Posted June 22, 2020 3 hours ago, hrothgar said: Those of us who are planning on doing the race are aware of the update. What I don't understand is your consistent negativity toward the Mac races. Just because the on-shore experience will be different this year does not mean the sailing will be less fun or interesting. The opportunity to spend time sailing with friends is what I cherish most about the races. And the competition, which will be no less intense. Looking forward to a great BYC-Mack! Hroth 100% We gave up on the sport boat class and will be joining you in Class D, can't wait! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
