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[K38BOB]

Who's in for BAMA ( Bay Area Multihull Association ) 33rd DHF on Sat. March 31st ?


Check : 33rd DHF 2012 for updates, details, online entry link.

Per the NOR, Coast Guard requires 406 beacons. Time to buy, borrow, rent one of these great aids to the CG SAR teams.

Since 406 beacons need to be registered to the yacht on the course, entry's need to be submitted by the Skippers Meeting

Skippers' meeting/entry deadline, Wednesday March 28, 2011 7:30 p.m. at the Oakland Yacht Club. All skippers are requested to attend. Any changes in starting procedures, course limits, division placement, etc., will be announced at this meeting. Each skipper is responsible for acquiring information of such changes. Participation mementos for skipper and crew will be available at the Skipper's meeting and/or Trophy presentation.

If your old DHF shirt is wearing out, more available at the BAMA Store


"Have a great race!"

For more info on past DHF see these SA forums :
SA DHF 2011
SA DHF 2010
SA DHF 2009
SA DHF 2008

[pogen]

Planning on being there. Possible crew spot open. What's the wx going to be like?

[F-18 5150]

That's my Birthday. Sheet monkey available if anyone needs it.

[K38BOB]

That's my Birthday. Sheet monkey available if anyone needs it.

You might post on BAMA crewlist

Where we see we have a new F18

and announce on BAMA mail list to get a multihull ride

[K38BOB]

Cakewalk, Temerity, Zsa-Zsa, Hapa Girl, Quest, French Kiss, Carmelita have entered..!!!

[pogen]

New bottom, some new sails and rigging gear since last time. Same old tactician, though.

We are looking to bullet in the dad-daughter division, and will be on the startline bright and early with our game faces!

[K38BOB]

New bottom, some new sails and rigging gear since last time. Same old tactician, though.

We are looking to bullet in the dad-daughter division, and will be on the startline bright and early with our game faces!

I don't think there is currently a father/daughter award but I seem to recall a co-ed one- need to check. cheers

[JustDroppingBy]

Yep.

[IshmaelHatesThatDamnWhale]

I plan on racing Furthur!

[K38BOB]

Everyone know how to download their GPS track?

Here's DHF 2011 tracks , takes awhile to download link

[K38BOB]

Everyone know how to download their GPS track?

Here's DHF 2011 tracks , takes awhile to download link

Heres a graphic after it downloads

 DHF 2011 GPS tracks.jpg   101.1K   76 downloads

What do you think of it as a graphic on the back of the tee shirt (instead of 2UP)?

link to hi res and to 2008 shirt

We could use last years or use this years (your race) and hand out at the awards ceremony

Crop it down- add boat names?

or the photo of Farallones


With boat names

or

Some outline of the farallones (w boat names)
link to chart
 farallones chartlet.jpg   89.23K   59 downloads

Thanks!

[K38BOB]

From the NOR

TROPHIES

• Dennis Madigan Memorial Perpetual Trophy, for crewmember of the first yacht with the lowest elapsed time.

• Harvey Shlasky Memorial Perpetual Trophy for the yacht with the lowest corrected time.

• Stewart Kett Memorial Perpetual Trophy, first monohull on elapsed time.

• Pineapple Sails Yacht Club Perpetual Trophy

• First multihull on elapsed time.

• First monohull on corrected time.

• First multihull on corrected time.

• First mixed gender yacht on corrected time.

• For Skipper and Crew in each Division on corrected time:



First If 3 or more starters.

Second If 6 or more starters.

Third If 9 or more starters.

[K38BOB]

Entrants
Cakewalk, Temerity, Zsa-Zsa, Hapa Girl, Quest, French Kiss, Carmelita have entered..!!!
+Green Buffalo
+ Ohana, Rainbow
+ El Raton and RedSky
+ Can of whoopass
+ Papillon
+ Xpression
+Chili Dog
+ Nancy
+Quest, Quila, Fatuity
+Dianne, Relentless
+Shoofly


link to entries detail

[NorCalLaser]

el raton will win

[K38BOB]

BAMA will be holding a "How to download your GPS track" clinic Thursday March 15th 6:30 pm GGYC



Appetizers while they last- cash bar

RSVP to dhf2012@sfbama.org

http://www.sfbama.or...d%20Clinic.html


I'm hopeful we can include a 2012 DHF tracks graphics on the T shirt which means we would hand out at awards ceremony- and we have some excellent speakers to make you want to come to the skippers meeting too

Everyone know how to download their GPS track?

Here's DHF 2011 tracks , takes awhile to download link

Heres a graphic after it downloads

 DHF 2011 GPS tracks.jpg   101.1K   76 downloads

What do you think of it as a graphic on the back of the tee shirt (instead of 2UP)?

link to hi res and to 2008 shirt

We could use last years or use this years (your race) and hand out at the awards ceremony

Crop it down- add boat names?

or the photo of Farallones


With boat names

or

Some outline of the farallones (w boat names)
link to chart
 farallones chartlet.jpg   89.23K   59 downloads

Thanks!

[K38BOB]

link- 15 day and marine forecasts

[K38BOB]

Just a reminder..prices go up after 3-20-12.

link

[F-18 5150]

bump to get past occupy

[AndreasE_NO]

I Have a serious craving to attend this race. If no crew spots open i can try scrambling one of my old trustfull friends from back home..but then i'll need a ship.are there any boats for charter for this race? Prefferably monos as that is where i (we) have by far most experience.

I'll pay full ensurance for the race and market price for the boat rental depending on shipshape of sails and foils

Best regards
ÆveitDaFaenÆ

[K38BOB]

I Have a serious craving to attend this race. If no crew spots open i can try scrambling one of my old trustfull friends from back home..but then i'll need a ship.are there any boats for charter for this race? Prefferably monos as that is where i (we) have by far most experience.

I'll pay full ensurance for the race and market price for the boat rental depending on shipshape of sails and foils

Best regards
ÆveitDaFaenÆ

You could post on BAMA crew list

[K38BOB]

Just a reminder..prices go up after 3-20-12.

link

Speakers for skippers meeting announced

Lt Commander from the Coast Guard and a racing PRO

link

[K38BOB]

link- 15 day and marine forecasts

Sat, Mar 31
Sunny.
Cool. Hi 57°F/ Lo 46°F
Wind 33 mph / NNW
Humidity 43%
Comfort level 51°F
UV index -Moderate
Chance of precipitation 0%

Pretty nice day for DHF. Price increase after tomorrow
Sat, Mar 31
Sunny.
Cool. Hi 62°F/ Lo 50°F
Wind 17 mph / NW
Humidity 70%
Comfort 62°F
UV- Moderate
Precip 10%




Skippers meeting speakers CG LtCmdr Janszen and John Craig

[pogen]

Pretty nice day for DHF. Price increase after tomorrow
Sat, Mar 31
Sunny.
Cool. Hi 62°F/ Lo 50°F
Wind 17 mph / NW
Humidity 70%
Comfort 62°F
UV- Moderate
Precip 10%


Skippers meeting speakers CG LtCmdr Janszen and John Craig

Does my paid entry fee guarantee that forecast?

[K38BOB]

Skippers meeting speakers CG LtCmdr Janszen and John Craig

Does my paid entry fee guarantee that forecast?

It certainly does for the lifetime of the forecast!

[F-18 5150]

Forecast looks nice but I have made other plans that weekend. maybe next year.

[dog of war]

Pretty nice day for DHF. Price increase after tomorrow
Sat, Mar 31
Sunny.
Cool. Hi 62°F/ Lo 50°F
Wind 17 mph / NW
Humidity 70%
Comfort 62°F
UV- Moderate
Precip 10%


Skippers meeting speakers CG LtCmdr Janszen and John Craig

Does my paid entry fee guarantee that forecast?

No But I'll show up for the race!!

[pogen]

Will John Craig explain how a couple of dozen weekend warriors mostly in 4ksbs can venture outside the Gate and mix it up with whatever is out there while "the best sailors, the fastest boats" are going to be stuck inshore on a comparatively tiny course? Cause I'd like to hear that. Maybe they couldn't get insurance?

[K38BOB]

Will John Craig explain how a couple of dozen weekend warriors mostly in 4ksbs can venture outside the Gate and mix it up with whatever is out there while "the best sailors, the fastest boats" are going to be stuck inshore on a comparatively tiny course? Cause I'd like to hear that. Maybe they couldn't get insurance?

Now play nice :-) and he'd be the first to smirk at that comment I'd guess from my interactions. My understanding is that logistics and tv productions (for the business model of this AC) are the limitations on the course.

DesaRae will speak on CG perspective on water events including AC and on the safety /SAR aspects of offshore.
cheers
bob

[K38BOB]

45 boats link
Just a reminder..deadline to enter 3-28-12 link

Weather still looking good link

Need crew? BAMA crew list link BAMA Skipper list ? link

Speakers for skippers meeting announced : Lt Commander from the Coast Guard and a racing PRO

link Bios >>



A bit out of date, but John on AC Venue.

[Trevor B]

We're in on the LightSpeed-32, should be fun.

[Haji]

I really miss this race...

[K38BOB]

52 boats link

We have 5 Express 27s, 4 Express 37s, 3 Moore 24s, 3 Santa Cruz 27 and 3 WylieCat 30s.

It sure would be nice to have five of each so that they get their own division.

Just a reminder..deadline to enter 3-28-12 link

Weather still looking good link

Need crew/ got boat? BAMA crew list link BAMA Skipper list ? link

Speakers for skippers meeting announced : Lt Commander from the Coast Guard and a racing PRO. Bios on BAMA DHF page http://www.sfbama.org/

A bit out of date, but John on AC Venue. Also a guest to describe what it its like to get a helo ride

[K38BOB]

I really miss this race...

We miss you in it too. Especially Gary with you and Joakim Jonsson
cheers
bob

[K38BOB]

Just out of curiosity- how many of you have only handheld VHFs on board?

[Ricardo Grande]

Chile Dog is an Express 27, only handheld VHF.

[K38BOB]

58 boats link
We have 5 Express 27s, 4 Express 37s, 4 Moore 24s, 3 Santa Cruz 27 and 3 WylieCat 30s.

It sure would be nice to have five of each so that they get their own division.

Just a reminder..deadline to enter 3-28-12 link

Agenda:

Doors open at 5:30 pm OYC
Race entries, GPS download/replay asisstance when BAMA gets there
John Craig speaks on AC venue at 7:30
LtCmndr DesaRae Janszen speaks on AC Venue, offshore risks, what to expect if you need help- comments by one of the survivors who had a basket ride in the video below
Skippers Meeting- changes in SI, reminders, Q&A

Weather still looking good/better! link

Need crew/ got boat? BAMA crew list link BAMA Skipper list ? link

Speakers for skippers meeting announced : Lt Commander from the Coast Guard and a racing PRO. Bios on BAMA DHF page http://www.sfbama.org/

A bit out of date, but John on AC Venue. Also a guest to describe what it its like to get a helo ride

[pogen]

Weather still looking good/better!

Uhhhh, if you call this 'good'.

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[Trevor B]

Weather still looking good/better!

Uhhhh, if you call this 'good'.

Interesting, PredictWind is showing moderate NW'ly.......if the pretty picture above is reality there won't be many boats racing.

[K38BOB]

Weather still looking good/better!

Uhhhh, if you call this 'good'.
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Better than last weekend
At least there's wind. and less/decreasing chance of rain 0.05 in. in the city link above which also indicates wind clocking to more typical wnw.

[pogen]

Interesting, PredictWind is showing moderate NW'ly.......if the pretty picture above is reality there won't be many boats racing.

That is from SailFlow, which this far out is using the GRIBs.

That is the great thing about forecasts, if you don't like one, pick another.

I have mixed feelings about having a chance to deploy my new storm trysail in anger.

[solosailor]

May I suggest a Double Reef+ Main and a #4 Jib or Storm Jib..... or just the Reefed Main.

Saturday is not looking good for anything but a thrashing....... be careful out there.

[Occams Razor]

If reality looks like that forecast I'll start, stick my nose out, and run like the little girl I am back for safety.

[K38BOB]

May I suggest a Double Reef+ Main and a #4 Jib or Storm Jib..... or just the Reefed Main.
Saturday is not looking good for anything but a thrashing....... be careful out there.

One reef in a SC27 with a short hoist #4 blade was pretty good in these conditions..or 2 reefs.

I talked to someone who did the 82 race. They had 2 reefs in the main- bald headed on a SC27.

And the forecast is moving about..so keep a watchful eye..

[dog of war]

Interesting, PredictWind is showing moderate NW'ly.......if the pretty picture above is reality there won't be many boats racing.

That is from SailFlow, which this far out is using the GRIBs.

That is the great thing about forecasts, if you don't like one, pick another.

I have mixed feelings about having a chance to deploy my new storm trysail in anger.

With that and the new #4 we should be good on the way out.........I think I still have my old 1.5oz spin from my Ranger 23 should I bother looking for it??



Not that I trust any forcast tis far out.

[pogen]

Yes it has already gotten slightly softer. And the #3 is new, the #4 is probably older than my oldest kid.

[K38BOB]

Yes it has already gotten slightly softer. And the #3 is new, the #4 is probably older than my oldest kid.

DHF Wind speed / direction by hr in SF

Farallones as a bottom mark?? Could be interesting for the fast boats

[K38BOB]

So what are your favorite seastate forecasting sites/predictions?

[Ricardo Grande]

http://www.windfinde...n_francisco_bar


Does not look to good, look at the waves build.

[Occams Razor]

30's with gusts to 37. Aye Carumba!

I think I'll hang out with Photoboy on the GG Bridge and take photos

[pogen]

Mid afternoon swell , forecast valid 1500 PDT. Low tide will also be about 1300 hrs. 15 ft of swell @ 10 sec period? Epic. What would Ku do?

[Trevor B]

http://www.windfinde...n_francisco_bar


Does not look to good, look at the waves build.

Ummm.... That site says there will be 20 METER waves Saturday night, and they'll be up to around 12 meters by noon.
Really! Sounds fishy to me.

[K38BOB]

Calming down fast?

Saturday: WSW wind 17 to 19 kt. Showers. Mixed swell...WNW 10 to 11 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.

Saturday Night: W wind 14 to 18 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A chance of showers. Mixed swell...WNW 13 to 14 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.


link

[Ricardo Grande]

http://www.windfinde...n_francisco_bar

I thought it was fishy also, looks more like feet. I was mainly looking at the build.

[dog of war]

Calming down fast?

Saturday: WSW wind 17 to 19 kt. Showers. Mixed swell...WNW 10 to 11 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.

Saturday Night: W wind 14 to 18 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A chance of showers. Mixed swell...WNW 13 to 14 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.


link

We are getting a bit closer to a time frame with a forcast I'll put some faith in but give it 12-24 hrs before I'll start looking deeper at it.

[K38BOB]

Calming down fast?
Saturday: WSW wind 17 to 19 kt. Showers. Mixed swell...WNW 10 to 11 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Saturday Night: W wind 14 to 18 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A chance of showers. Mixed swell...WNW 13 to 14 ft and SSW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
link

We are getting a bit closer to a time frame with a forcast I'll put some faith in but give it 12-24 hrs before I'll start looking deeper at it.

It certainly is dynamic, and impressive possibilities to up/downside



PZZ545-300400-

POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-

230 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PMPDT

THIS AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...S WINDS 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 7TO

9 FT AT 13 SECONDS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.



.FRI...S WINDS 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 9 TO 12FT

AT 13 SECONDS. CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE MORNING. SLIGHT CHANCEOF

RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.

.FRI NIGHT...S WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. WSWELL

9 TO 11 FT AT 13 SECONDS AND SW 3 FT AT 13 SECONDS. SLIGHTCHANCE

OF RAIN IN THE EVENING...THEN CHANCE OF RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT.



.SAT...S WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. W SWELL 8TO

10 FT AND SW 3 TO 4 FT. RAIN THROUGH THE DAY. SLIGHT CHANCEOF

THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.

.SAT NIGHT...NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FT. WSWELL

12 TO 15 FT AND SW 3 TO 4 FT. CHANCE OF RAIN.



.SUN...NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. W SWELL 9TO

12 FT. SW SWELL 3 TO 4 FT.



.MON...NW WINDS 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 9 TO

11 FT AND SW 3 FT.



.TUE...NW WINDS 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 8 TO

10 FT AND SW 3 FT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.



.....SAN FRANCISCO BAR/FOURFATHOM BANK FORECAST.....

IN THE DEEP WATER CHANNEL...COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET WITHA

DOMINANT PERIOD OF 13 SECONDS DECREASING TO 7 TO 8 FT BYEVENING..

ACROSS THE BAR...COMBINED SEAS 9 TO 11 FEET WITH A DOMINANTPERIOD

OF 13 SECONDS DECREASING TO 8 TO 9 FT BY EVENING. MAXIMUMEBB CURRENT OF

0.6 KNOTS AT 10:47 PM THIS EVENING AND 1.3 KNOTS AT 10:37 AM

FRIDAY MORNING.

[K38BOB]

Pretty quiet

[pogen]

Too quiet.

[K38BOB]

4 advisories for 22nm W of SF (about where Olson 40- "Pterodactl" abandoned its crew in 12-15 ft seas)

link 12:30 pm advisories


Kimball on Pterodactyl "suddenly swimming"


Know your boat, crew capabilities. Its always your responsibility




........girls, ladies, females, women, s/he included!

[dog of war]

1333134101[/url]' post='3650988']
Too quiet.

0530 boat call right?
Not much else to talk about other than it is looking like a cold windy day but could be a fast,ass kicking,boat breaking and epic one!!!
Booighty, Booighty, Booighty Let's go racing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pogen]

Then there is the hazard of being the scratch boat in the same fleet as the Cal 40s and Wyliecats...

[Trevor B]

After another long study of the appropriate weather websites, the great yacht LightSpeed has decided to stay home tomorrow.
I wish everyone who competes the best of luck, sail safe!

[Occams Razor]

Hey Trevor, you and me both. We'll watch from the sidelines...

[Beau.Vrolyk]

After another long study of the appropriate weather websites, the great yacht LightSpeed has decided to stay home tomorrow.
I wish everyone who competes the best of luck, sail safe!

Sounds like a good call, S'agapo is ashore missing the fun.

[Dorado]

Going to be nasty out there today

It's the 30th Aniversary of the '82 race tradgedy.

Take care, people




Synopsis...GULF OF THE FARALLONES...AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES...

SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING AS A STRONG COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE CALIFORNIA COAST. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELL. LARGE STEEP WEST SWELL...UP TO 20 FEET...WILL BUILD IN BEHIND THE COLD FRONT SATURDAY EVENING AS AN ASSOCIATED LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM PUSHES INTO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. LARGE SWELL WILL PERSIST INTO MONDAY MORNING.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Today: SW wind 21 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 31 kt. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mixed swell...WNW 9 to 11 ft at 13 seconds and SSW 3 ft at 17 seconds. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft.

Tonight: WSW wind 24 to 28 kt becoming NNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. A chance of showers. Mixed swell...W 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and SSW 3 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves 8 to 10 ft.

[solosailor]

Pulled the boat in the AM and hit Ole's Waffle Shop ! Got in just before the rain hit. It was already blowing 20s, gusting to 30+ in the bay and although only hitting 25+ at the bucket it was suppose to get worse. Heard only 5 of 55+ started. US Coast Guard said they would not send out the 47' rescue boat but would scramble the helicopter if needed.

[dog of war]

I talked to the skipper and we pulled the plug last night......got to sleep in this morning.

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.

Storm front blew through before/during the start.

14 starters

Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37

Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.

Storm front blew through before/during the start.

14 starters

Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37

Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

[SL33_SF]

This DHF separates the men from the boys and the boats from the toys.
Well done Truth (and anyone else who showed up, even if you turned around)!

[Trevor B]

This DHF separates the men from the boys and the boats from the toys.
Well done Truth (and anyone else who showed up, even if you turned around)!

And the parents from the non-parents......when it's nasty.

[pogen]

Thanks Trevor. Having to leave a kid home alone today was a factor for me at least -- in case the Bar shut down in the afternoon and we had to divert to HMB or something. Though I'm kind of kicking myself as the forecast seems to be a bit overcooked, based on current (1500 PDT) buoy reports -- 9.5 ft @ 11 secs, winds in the high teens.

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.
Storm front blew through before/during the start.
14 starters
Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37
Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

Zsa Zsa finished 4:47, Rufles at 4:52, SeaStig 5:03.

4 boats on the course

Anduril-Cross 40, US101-M24, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

[M48]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.
Storm front blew through before/during the start.
14 starters
Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37
Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

Zsa Zsa finished 4:47, Rufles at 4:52, SeaStig 5:03.

4 boats on the course

Anduril-Cross 40, US101-M24, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

Bob, Really appreciate finish updates ...

[dog of war]

1333236159[/url]' post='3652290']
Thanks Trevor. Having to leave a kid home alone today was a factor for me at least -- in case the Bar shut down in the afternoon and we had to divert to HMB or something. Though I'm kind of kicking myself as the forecast seems to be a bit overcooked, based on current (1500 PDT) buoy reports -- 9.5 ft @ 11 secs, winds in the high teens.

Yep.....but we make our choices and live with them and WE made the choice!!

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.
Storm front blew through before/during the start.
14 starters
Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37
Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

Zsa Zsa finished 4:47, Rufles at 4:52, SeaStig 5:03.

4 boats on the course

Anduril-Cross 40, US101-M24, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

US101-M24 just finished

On the course
Anduril-Cross 40, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.
Storm front blew through before/during the start.
14 starters
Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37
Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

Zsa Zsa finished 4:47, Rufles at 4:52, SeaStig 5:03.

4 boats on the course

Anduril-Cross 40, US101-M24, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

US101-M24 just finished

On the course
Anduril-Cross 40, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

Finished Plus 16- O911
On the course
Anduril-Cross 40, French Kiss- Oceanis350

[K38BOB]

Yes only CG assets to be deployed would be helo which means say goodbye to the boat and a basket ride up and away if you're fortunate.
Storm front blew through before/during the start.
14 starters
Anduril-Cross 40, Rufles-11M, Truth-open 50, US101-M24, Papillon F27, PhatJack- E37, SeaStig- SC40, El Raton-E27, Red Sky O34, French Kiss- Oceanis350, ZsaZsa- 1D35, Relentless J3200, Plus 16- O911, Bullet- E37
Bullet dropped out within 2 mins.
Other boats since then Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Definitely cold front---brrr

Truth finished about 15 mins ago- lookin good! They reported that after they rounded the mark, Ronnie was leading ZSA ZSA approaching the mark (about 1:20)

Zsa Zsa finished 4:47, Rufles at 4:52, SeaStig 5:03.

4 boats on the course

Anduril-Cross 40, US101-M24, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

US101-M24 just finished

On the course
Anduril-Cross 40, French Kiss- Oceanis350, Plus 16- O911

Finished Plus 16- O911
On the course
Anduril-Cross 40, French Kiss- Oceanis350

Finished- French Kiss- Oceanis350
On the course
Anduril-Cross 40,

and
dark fog/frontline coming- nice pipeline at fort point- mo bbbrrr

[K38BOB]

Andurel finished! Course clear. Here comes the rain, fog, wind...can't see the bridge from GGYC- just like the start

THANKS EVERYONE!

[K38BOB]

Andurel finished! Course clear. Here comes the rain, fog, wind...can't see the bridge from GGYC- just like the start

THANKS EVERYONE!

Prelim results !

[hermitCrab]

Prelim results !

Congrats to Ronnie and Ruben, corrected time winners. Best of luck to both of you competing against each other in the SHTP June 30.

[SL33_SF]

This DHF separates the men from the boys and the boats from the toys.
Well done Truth (and anyone else who showed up, even if you turned around)!

And the parents from the non-parents......when it's nasty.

Good point.
Actually one of the reasons that made me buy a toy instead of a boat.

[Beau.Vrolyk]

Prelim results !

Congrats to Ronnie and Ruben, corrected time winners. Best of luck to both of you competing against each other in the SHTP June 30.

+1

Well done!!

[K38BOB]

any reflective thoughts? ...racer updates?

Food for thought.. Clipper race rescue link

[K38BOB]

Sorry the websites down (due to power outages). Still determining Award time/ location and the RC is recovering from the last week (including personal issues).
We would like you to send GPS tracks, pics, videos, stories to dhf2012@sfbama.org or a link to a cloudshare site such as box.net .
Sorry for the delay!

[schoonerman]

Ronnie/Ruben...just one word defines you......balls!

Congrats!

[kidkodine]

That was a bad ass video - awesome -

[filo]

that is a video worth watching more than once! good on ya you crazy bastards from northern cal.

[K38BOB]

that is a video worth watching more than once! good on ya you crazy bastards from northern cal.

[pogen]

The sfbama.org site seems to be down, at least for me.

When is the awards meeting?

I think all the finishers will not lack for people wanting to buy them drinks.

Congrats to all that showed up to race!

[K38BOB]

Sorry the websites down (due to power outages and server switchover). Still determining Award time/ location and the RC is recovering from the last week (including personal issues).
We would like you to send GPS tracks, pics, videos, stories to dhf2012@sfbama.org or a link to a cloudshare site such as box.net .
Sorry for the delay!

[pomalley44]

that is a video worth watching more than once! good on ya you crazy bastards from northern cal.

Wow, great video. Any insight as to how they mounted the camera? Looks gimballed (and somewhat off-level due to the wind), plus it held pretty steady in some active conditions.

[K38BOB]

Wow, great video. Any insight as to how they mounted the camera? Looks gimballed (and somewhat off-level due to the wind), plus it held pretty steady in some active conditions.

I asked. Standby.

Here's his writeup link

[K38BOB]

Wow, great video. Any insight as to how they mounted the camera? Looks gimballed (and somewhat off-level due to the wind), plus it held pretty steady in some active conditions.

I asked. Standby.
Here's his writeup link

L38 link

Open 50 Truth comments link

[K38BOB]

Website up again.
T-shirt design w GPS tracks looks good- send them in- maybe your crew has them in a personal GPS if you didn't.
Send in T-shirt size if not already provided. Need that info to schedule Awards meeting
DHF2012@sfbama.org
cheers
bob

[K38BOB]

"April 10, 1982 ... Bad Sneakers, Moore 24, lost at sea with 2 souls on board during Double Handed Farallon's Race: John Benson and Gregory Maimone. Raise a glass today and toast the lives of two sailors who died doing what they loved best.", HB

[K38BOB]

Sorry for the delay in the awards. We had several personal/family issues in those that were involved. We also had difficulties in getting GPS tracks which we wanted to include in the T shirts design which hopefully you'll like.

LINK to BAMA Replay of DHF2012


Its almost too late- but not yet if you haven't sent them.
Here's how How to download send GPS track

If you didn't tell us T shirt size- please do so or you'll get what we choose :-)

Thanks again for your participation!

[K38BOB]

Video of SeaStig

[K38BOB]

Well it seems we finally got the shirts and trophies done. It would be nice to have the awards event before SSS Transpac.

Any suggestions on time?
Agenda
Distribute T shirts Preview shirt
Watch GPS replay with comments
Awards of course
Discussion on DHF 2012 and DHF 2013 in light of LSC and Aegean

Thanks for your participation and patience!
bob

Sorry for the delay in the awards. We had several personal/family issues in those that were involved. We also had difficulties in getting GPS tracks which we wanted to include in the T shirts design which hopefully you'll like.

LINK to BAMA Replay of DHF2012


Its almost too late- but not yet if you haven't sent them.
Here's how How to download send GPS track

If you didn't tell us T shirt size- please do so or you'll get what we choose :-)

Thanks again for your participation!

[Clubber Lange's]

Do you have any t shirts left from last year?

[K38BOB]

Do you have any t shirts left from last year?

Most likely- check link and go to "store " to check inventory

edit- just checked- online store not updated- standby- also we bring previous years to awards meetings.