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[MR.CLEAN]

Here we go, kids.

[NoWorries]

While Clean may be on the water thanks to the folks listed above, none of this would be possible without the sponsors who make it possible to actually have the event....

The 2008 North American Championship is sponsored by Pusser’s Rum, Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, Gill, Melges Performance Sailboats, Team Barbarians</SPAN>, Atlantic Yacht Rigging, Velocitek, North Sails, Quantum Sails, Harken, Westin Annapolis, USMCA, Sail22, Annapolis Wireless Internet (AWI), Eastport Yacht Center, National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis Maritime Museum, and Marriott Annapolis Waterfront. The Melges 24 Class and the Eastport Yacht Club are extremely proud to be partnered with these outstanding companies and thank them for their generous support of the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship.

[MR.CLEAN]

While Clean may be on the water thanks to the folks listed above, none of this would be possible without the sponsors who make it possible to actually have the event....

The 2008 North American Championship is sponsored by Pusser’s Rum, Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, Gill, Melges Performance Sailboats, Team Barbarians</SPAN>, Atlantic Yacht Rigging, Velocitek, North Sails, Quantum Sails, Harken, Westin Annapolis, USMCA, Sail22, Annapolis Wireless Internet (AWI), Eastport Yacht Center, National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis Maritime Museum, and Marriott Annapolis Waterfront. The Melges 24 Class and the Eastport Yacht Club are extremely proud to be partnered with these outstanding companies and thank them for their generous support of the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship.

Word. Imagine how stoked they'd have been if they got all the space that my sponsors do.


Ugh, I really don't want to wake up. Weather, anyone?

[Phoenix]

You are both shameless whores. I'm proposing that No Worries volunteer for the finance committee at AYC. With an attitude like his, the sky's the limit for regattas.

Great job by both of you. I'll be worthless again today.

[J Buoy]

Shame on you, you should be working

[Smurff]

Today's wind predictions from Sailflow (Annapolis Bouy) looking like 5-6 from the West/Southwest. Maybe a left shift as the day goes on?:

http://www.sailflow....Forecast Graphs


And the most current data from Thomas Point (http://www.ndbc.noaa...p?station=TPLM2):

Wind Direction (WDIR): W ( 270 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 9 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 10 kts
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 30.56 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): +0.02 in ( Rising )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 44.8 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 55.0 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 36.7 °F
Wind Chill (CHILL): 39.4 °F

Continuous Winds TIME
(EDT) WDIR WSPD
7:00 am W ( 274 deg ) 9 kts
6:50 am W ( 276 deg ) 10 kts
6:40 am W ( 279 deg ) 10 kts
6:30 am W ( 281 deg ) 10 kts
6:20 am WNW ( 282 deg ) 10 kts
6:10 am W ( 281 deg ) 8 kts

[Phoenix]

I will work some. The hard part is explaining the audio when I take a phone call.

Looks like 5-10 from the southwest and trending left. However, it's at 9-10 now at Thomas Point, which is more than it should be. Should be interesting, with a big flood tide.

Trust in the Amy. Terhune knows about this set of conditions too. Alas, he's hampered by the absence of lovely Katie.

[thistleracer]

Anyone have tide tables? Any current is going to really make this a tough day OTW.

[bgulari]

Anyone have tide tables? Any current is going to really make this a tough day OTW.

um sailflow and annapolis yacht club, who ever said it was gonna be a strong flood please explain i must not be able to read tide tables since it looks like ebb all day

[Phoenix]

Tides on the Bay tend to be greatly influenced by the wind. The water was the lowest yesterday that I can remember recently. Therefore, if I were guessing, I'd guess hard flood.

[CarbonAddict]

Tides on the Bay tend to be greatly influenced by the wind. The water was the lowest yesterday that I can remember recently. Therefore, if I were guessing, I'd guess hard flood.

Here's a good tide link:

Annapolis Tides

[bgulari]

2008-10-31 10:19 EDT Moonrise
2008-10-31 10:22 EDT -0.00 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2008-10-31 13:10 EDT -0.51 knots Max Ebb
2008-10-31 15:42 EDT 0.00 knots Slack, Flood Begins

[NO GLOVES]

Go Bora and Team S, good to see you got the OCS worked out.

NG

[jibeset]

I laugh when you guys talk about a lot of current there. We don't even think about it if it is under half a not here in the PNW. With up to 3-4 knots of current here half becomes like none.

[jibeset]

Clean,

What is the wind like there now on the water?

[M24_Brinksmanship]

Clean,

What is the wind like there now on the water?

Check here for Current Conditions out in the middle of the bay. Near where they are racing:

http://www.ndbc.noaa...p?station=TPLM2

CUrrent should not be much of an issue as the wind blew all of the water out of the bay & with no breeze the flow vs the ebb ... there will be less consequential tied effect. I think. :ph34r:

[rbpatt]

I'd agree with the flood tide- probably 1-1.5 knts. Lunar effect will most likely just slow the flood a bit.

Also, check http://co-ops.nos.no..._forecast.shtml

animated direction and strength for the Bay, aka, the way cool wind site

[Wetass]

The outlook for today from PRO Jeff Borland: http://uk.youtube.co...h?v=Aijfl33-Fvw

Going for 2-3 races today, expecting 12 at least for series, talks about big OCS yesterday.

[MR.CLEAN]

We're just headed to the boat now. No time to dick around, but here's what I sent the Ed last night after he'd gone to sleep. Links disappear in this formatting, sorry.

Chasing The Light

The 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is shaping up to be a true battle of the titans. The boats ,may be a hell of a lot smaller than TP52s or IACCs, but the competition is “as tough as anything I've seen,” according to one America's Cup and Volvo veteran. Unsurprisingly, the biggest “golden boy” of them all is shining at the top of this heap – Terry Hutchinson now sits with a seven point lead over Olympian Gabrio Zandona on Joe Fly, with Chris “Opie” Larson just behind. That means locals in third and first place, with good reason; massive shifts and puffs all day. We saw boats on opposite tacks just 100 yards separated on the same course. Auto tacks, huge leads, and boats going from second to seventeenth in one leg – it was truly mayhem.

But it was nothing compared to the best parties at these events, which are thrown by Melges with the somewhat cheesy moniker “Melges Rocks!” Tonight's featured hot chick and overall lead holder Amy Ironmonger (amongst others) shaking her ass on the dance floor, and was punctuated by the sight of our own Anarchist “Quint” taking his shirt off and diving headfirst into the lobster tank at Philip's Seafood. Not only did this psycho (we love ya Mike!) jump into the 45 degree water, but he came up with a lobster in his teeth! Eddie Murphy, eat your heart out. “Goonie Goo Goo.”

Yesterday's leader, Dave Ullman, had a shocking final race along with a few other top dogs – though Full Throttle, Blu Moon, Simplicity, and 17 others had their radios on when they were called OCS. Ullman, along with quick Morgan Reeser didn't hear their call, and sailed the whole race only to be scored with maximum points. That shook up the standings hugely, but with only 7 races of a likely 12 run, and the quality of the fleet at what's perhaps an all time high, it's true that anything can happen.

If we had to grade this event at its midpoint, we'd give it a B+. The organizers have kicked some major ass, the venue is spectacular, the competition is ridiculous, the breeze has been there and as challenging as anyone could ask for, and the parties have already put Porto Cervo's lame attempt at fun to shame. Hell, even the IMCA has stepped up their game, with solid press releases and good pics since we slammed them the other day. Only one downside exists as far as we can see, and there's nothing Annapolites can do about the bitter cold – but it does suck! All we can say for Worlds next year is – you have to come, but bring every piece of clothing you own.

You can see every detail of the action of day 2 in what has become an insanely popular On-The-Water Anarchy report, and Day 3 is coming right at ya whether you're at school, in your office, or just screwing around at home. Check in often to see who's ahead, who's behind, and who's on their ears, right here on the thread. Yesterday's results are here.


10/31/2008

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[billy backstay]

So, Ullman and the other guys OCS in the last race yesterday that didn't restart got to use them as throwouts?

[Ren]

We're just headed to the boat now. No time to dick around, but here's what I sent the Ed last night after he'd gone to sleep. Links disappear in this formatting, sorry.

Chasing The Light

The 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is shaping up to be a true battle of the titans. The boats ,may be a hell of a lot smaller than TP52s or IACCs, but the competition is “as tough as anything I've seen,” according to one America's Cup and Volvo veteran. Unsurprisingly, the biggest “golden boy” of them all is shining at the top of this heap – Terry Hutchinson now sits with a seven point lead over Olympian Gabrio Zandona on Joe Fly, with Chris “Opie” Larson just behind. That means locals in third and first place, with good reason; massive shifts and puffs all day. We saw boats on opposite tacks just 100 yards separated on the same course. Auto tacks, huge leads, and boats going from second to seventeenth in one leg – it was truly mayhem.

But it was nothing compared to the best parties at these events, which are thrown by Melges with the somewhat cheesy moniker “Melges Rocks!” Tonight's featured hot chick and overall lead holder Amy Ironmonger (amongst others) shaking her ass on the dance floor, and was punctuated by the sight of our own Anarchist “Quint” taking his shirt off and diving headfirst into the lobster tank at Philip's Seafood. Not only did this psycho (we love ya Mike!) jump into the 45 degree water, but he came up with a lobster in his teeth! Eddie Murphy, eat your heart out. “Goonie Goo Goo.”

Yesterday's leader, Dave Ullman, had a shocking final race along with a few other top dogs – though Full Throttle, Blu Moon, Simplicity, and 17 others had their radios on when they were called OCS. Ullman, along with quick Morgan Reeser didn't hear their call, and sailed the whole race only to be scored with maximum points. That shook up the standings hugely, but with only 7 races of a likely 12 run, and the quality of the fleet at what's perhaps an all time high, it's true that anything can happen.

If we had to grade this event at its midpoint, we'd give it a B+. The organizers have kicked some major ass, the venue is spectacular, the competition is ridiculous, the breeze has been there and as challenging as anyone could ask for, and the parties have already put Porto Cervo's lame attempt at fun to shame. Hell, even the IMCA has stepped up their game, with solid press releases and good pics since we slammed them the other day. Only one downside exists as far as we can see, and there's nothing Annapolites can do about the bitter cold – but it does suck! All we can say for Worlds next year is – you have to come, but bring every piece of clothing you own.

You can see every detail of the action of day 2 in what has become an insanely popular On-The-Water Anarchy report, and Day 3 is coming right at ya whether you're at school, in your office, or just screwing around at home. Check in often to see who's ahead, who's behind, and who's on their ears, right here on the thread. Yesterday's results are here.


10/31/2008

And the pictures of the ass shaking are................?????

[I_Hate_Everyone]

We're just headed to the boat now. No time to dick around, but here's what I sent the Ed last night after he'd gone to sleep. Links disappear in this formatting, sorry.

Chasing The Light

The 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is shaping up to be a true battle of the titans. The boats ,may be a hell of a lot smaller than TP52s or IACCs, but the competition is “as tough as anything I've seen,” according to one America's Cup and Volvo veteran. Unsurprisingly, the biggest “golden boy” of them all is shining at the top of this heap – Terry Hutchinson now sits with a seven point lead over Olympian Gabrio Zandona on Joe Fly, with Chris “Opie” Larson just behind. That means locals in third and first place, with good reason; massive shifts and puffs all day. We saw boats on opposite tacks just 100 yards separated on the same course. Auto tacks, huge leads, and boats going from second to seventeenth in one leg – it was truly mayhem.

But it was nothing compared to the best parties at these events, which are thrown by Melges with the somewhat cheesy moniker “Melges Rocks!” Tonight's featured hot chick and overall lead holder Amy Ironmonger (amongst others) shaking her ass on the dance floor, and was punctuated by the sight of our own Anarchist “Quint” taking his shirt off and diving headfirst into the lobster tank at Philip's Seafood. Not only did this psycho (we love ya Mike!) jump into the 45 degree water, but he came up with a lobster in his teeth! Eddie Murphy, eat your heart out. “Goonie Goo Goo.”

Yesterday's leader, Dave Ullman, had a shocking final race along with a few other top dogs – though Full Throttle, Blu Moon, Simplicity, and 17 others had their radios on when they were called OCS. Ullman, along with quick Morgan Reeser didn't hear their call, and sailed the whole race only to be scored with maximum points. That shook up the standings hugely, but with only 7 races of a likely 12 run, and the quality of the fleet at what's perhaps an all time high, it's true that anything can happen.

If we had to grade this event at its midpoint, we'd give it a B+. The organizers have kicked some major ass, the venue is spectacular, the competition is ridiculous, the breeze has been there and as challenging as anyone could ask for, and the parties have already put Porto Cervo's lame attempt at fun to shame. Hell, even the IMCA has stepped up their game, with solid press releases and good pics since we slammed them the other day. Only one downside exists as far as we can see, and there's nothing Annapolites can do about the bitter cold – but it does suck! All we can say for Worlds next year is – you have to come, but bring every piece of clothing you own.

You can see every detail of the action of day 2 in what has become an insanely popular On-The-Water Anarchy report, and Day 3 is coming right at ya whether you're at school, in your office, or just screwing around at home. Check in often to see who's ahead, who's behind, and who's on their ears, right here on the thread. Yesterday's results are here.


10/31/2008

And the pictures of the ass shaking are................?????

Clean kept them for his peronal use!

[taylorsailor]

Go Max! - Light-up the afterburners on 505!!!

[Exit_Strategy216]

We're just headed to the boat now. No time to dick around, but here's what I sent the Ed last night after he'd gone to sleep. Links disappear in this formatting, sorry.

Chasing The Light

The 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is shaping up to be a true battle of the titans. The boats ,may be a hell of a lot smaller than TP52s or IACCs, but the competition is "as tough as anything I've seen," according to one America's Cup and Volvo veteran. Unsurprisingly, the biggest "golden boy" of them all is shining at the top of this heap – Terry Hutchinson now sits with a seven point lead over Olympian Gabrio Zandona on Joe Fly, with Chris "Opie" Larson just behind. That means locals in third and first place, with good reason; massive shifts and puffs all day. We saw boats on opposite tacks just 100 yards separated on the same course. Auto tacks, huge leads, and boats going from second to seventeenth in one leg – it was truly mayhem.

But it was nothing compared to the best parties at these events, which are thrown by Melges with the somewhat cheesy moniker "Melges Rocks!" Tonight's featured hot chick and overall lead holder Amy Ironmonger (amongst others) shaking her ass on the dance floor, and was punctuated by the sight of our own Anarchist "Quint" taking his shirt off and diving headfirst into the lobster tank at Philip's Seafood. Not only did this psycho (we love ya Mike!) jump into the 45 degree water, but he came up with a lobster in his teeth! Eddie Murphy, eat your heart out. "Goonie Goo Goo."

Yesterday's leader, Dave Ullman, had a shocking final race along with a few other top dogs – though Full Throttle, Blu Moon, Simplicity, and 17 others had their radios on when they were called OCS. Ullman, along with quick Morgan Reeser didn't hear their call, and sailed the whole race only to be scored with maximum points. That shook up the standings hugely, but with only 7 races of a likely 12 run, and the quality of the fleet at what's perhaps an all time high, it's true that anything can happen.

If we had to grade this event at its midpoint, we'd give it a B+. The organizers have kicked some major ass, the venue is spectacular, the competition is ridiculous, the breeze has been there and as challenging as anyone could ask for, and the parties have already put Porto Cervo's lame attempt at fun to shame. Hell, even the IMCA has stepped up their game, with solid press releases and good pics since we slammed them the other day. Only one downside exists as far as we can see, and there's nothing Annapolites can do about the bitter cold – but it does suck! All we can say for Worlds next year is – you have to come, but bring every piece of clothing you own.

You can see every detail of the action of day 2 in what has become an insanely popular On-The-Water Anarchy report, and Day 3 is coming right at ya whether you're at school, in your office, or just screwing around at home. Check in often to see who's ahead, who's behind, and who's on their ears, right here on the thread. Yesterday's results are here.


10/31/2008

And the pictures of the ass shaking are................?????

Clean kept them for his peronal use!

No Pic's it did not really happen. Shout out to the S.FL team, it should warm up a little today, but I guess that is relative. Burrr cold. Kick ass CRE843.

[Ren]

Go Max! - Light-up the afterburners on 505!!!

Just make sure it's AFTER the gun!

[Mikie]

Clean - Any breeze out there....Saw the E32 scoot by about fifteen minutes ago...

Blowing 6-8 on spa creek from the west...Afraid the bay is going to be a vacumm...especially as we aresupposedto hit 60-65 degrees once the sun gets a little higher...I suspect Jeff will keep you guys close to the mouth o fteh Severn again, maybe work a little more north??

Mikie

[DryArmour]

Clean - Any breeze out there....Saw the E32 scoot by about fifteen minutes ago...

Blowing 6-8 on spa creek from the west...Afraid the bay is going to be a vacumm...especially as we aresupposedto hit 60-65 degrees once the sun gets a little higher...I suspect Jeff will keep you guys close to the mouth o fteh Severn again, maybe work a little more north??

Mikie

Wind looks to be 3-5 G 6 from 260. Observations from the district's southern region show a left shift to 190 degrees and less breeze. Things get better tomorrow and Sunday.

Hey, at least there are no freeze warnings this AM.

[MR.CLEAN]

Here's that interview embedded, from Justin Chisholm and the IMCA.

[MR.CLEAN]

Plenty of breeze right now, thank god! Man is there a lot going on out here today. Sailboats everywhere.

6-7 knots down here, raceable for sure.

[Smurff]

Clean,

Did Hike Bitches! make it to the boat, or do I need to send out a search party?

[rbpatt]

beware the severn river teaser breeze! there may be some at the club, with nothing out on the bay.

[NyJboat]

I'll work on the white balance - this little thing has its limitations.

Dude you need to get Scot to pony up for a new camera before KWRW.


Great coverage! But the quality of the video leaves something to be desired.

Done.

I wish someone else made a significantly better camcorder that was waterproof, but they don't exist. Funnily enough, since the Ed bought us our little Sanyo more than a year ago, the same one has popped up in the hands of event press officer Justin Chisholm, owner of Sail22 Ed Furry, our own housemate Bora Gulari, and a lot of other people in this sport - journalists and otherwise. (btw, someone asked me who Ed was sailing with - it's Guy Mossman, Riot Act, in 43rd.

Remember something - while another camera could get better lighting or steadier shots, I'm limited to quality by my aircard upload speeds. I could shoot at twice the frames per second and twice the pixels with this camera, but that would mean 20 minutes or more per upload, and that would ruin this report.

This whole concept was only made possible as the 3G networks were built and integrated - and we've been waiting as the technology catches up to what we want to do. It shouldn't be long before we can do this much better for not much more cost.

I hear you man, didnt think about the fact it would take longer to upload larger videos. Like I said keep up the good work, kept me entertained at work all week.

Just think 5 years ago no one would of dreamed of this, who knows where we will be in another 5.

[MR.CLEAN]

Wind direction is 190-210, and we're parked on the line, but actually just got swept back upwind - that's some current that will massively effect the teams today. Puffs to 10.

[Bitter Gnat]

.......maybe in another 5 years, Craig Leweck will be able to get out of his garage studio and show some real OTW sailing action!

[MR.CLEAN]

Funny story from this morning: You might remember the dig I took at North Sails on Wednesday for not being open at 7:30 PM for some needed kite repairs - well, their response showed quite a sense of humor, which we appreciate. Greg Fisher called me for a light bitching out this morning as well, and when I got to our press boat, I noticed the attached stapled to the bollard that sits next to our slip. Classic! North apparently just work faster than the rest, according to Greg, and they'd finished all their repair work on the night that Bora went to drop off a blown up NS kite there.

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[giterdone]

Im in with Phoenix here...West marine team of Opey and Albie.............T is deadly in these conditions..7 points isnt insurmountable in this stuff and they have been top 10 every race...consistence and perserverance pays in long regattas

[SinWagon]

Im in with Phoenix here...West marine team of Opey and Albie.............T is deadly in these conditions..7 points isnt insurmountable in this stuff and they have been top 10 every race...consistence and perserverance pays in long regattas

Not to mention the Afro-Canadian with them keeping the spirits light and the team motivated.

[Phoenix]

Do us a favor and check the current on a crab pot or the committee boat and then check on any freighter anchored in the Bay. There can be a big differential between the shore and deeper water.

[I_Hate_Everyone]

Im in with Phoenix here...West marine team of Opey and Albie.............T is deadly in these conditions..7 points isnt insurmountable in this stuff and they have been top 10 every race...consistence and perserverance pays in long regattas

In?? Like your sleeping with them?

[Phoenix]

I really should have loaned him my fleece from 598.

[MR.CLEAN]

Hike Bitches did indeed make it, and we lost two so we coulda taken you smurrf - sorry!

Listen: Remember we talked about some swag on offer from our great sponsors? Well, today (and tomorrow) are the days.

So, the first race we're giving away two shirts: One from Coral Reef and one from Eastport 32. The Wanker Line (according to Tom Weaver) is the line that you get when you fold the score sheet in half. The Anarchist who guesses the boat immediately above the wanker line, wins an Eastport 32 shirt. That's 23rd place.

The Coral Reef Sailing shirt will go to the Anarchist that guesses the Chileans finishing position.

Don't even think about doing it on this thread - go to the contest thread to make your guess and win your shizzle.

[Dixie]

Is the start at 1100 today? What's happening out there Clean?

Best shot so far of of the Eastport was the one at the dock. Very pretty boat. For a power boat.

[MR.CLEAN]

Freighter near bloody point is broadside to wind and current. Breeze is back down a bit to 7 at the moment.

AP is still up.

[suider]

jeebus. you and HB on the boat. i wonder how fast i could make it there?

nice job with the coverage, bro....

/c

[giterdone]

nah never met her...know T pretty well though....dont sleep with him either

[MR.CLEAN]

I finally got some stuff up from Nationals last month, and you can check it out while we wait. Waiting isn't for long though. 4 legs, 240.

Here's the final finish from Charleston:



And here's the Barbarians after that finish.

[MR.CLEAN]

That was an awesome false start. FUCK!

Hang on, gotta get that up.

[MR.CLEAN]

Reeser and Kristen Lane were down here, Reeser just to leeward and they both had to go head to wind to get around the pin boat! It took them about 20 seconds to move the final inch. Great stuff. Sit tight.

jeebus. you and HB on the boat. i wonder how fast i could make it there?

nice job with the coverage, bro....

/c

Love ya brother.

[MR.CLEAN]

We finally have a set of binoculars aboard, which should help things some. Any of you gear suppliers who wants to donate a nice pair for the next big event, PM me.


Wind is DOWN, and Hike Bitches and Tom see a big rightie coming out of the Severn. BTW, The IRC boats are finishing in the Severn, so we should have quite the spectacle here, assuming we have any wind the rest of the day.

[billy backstay]

video?

[giterdone]

anything?

[MR.CLEAN]

Brian Porter, owner of FUll Throttle, talks at Charleston Nationals.






AP STILL UP.

[Phoenix]

BIG fanning shifts near the mouth of the Severn. Autotacks are not unknown. If it heats up some, huge puffs are also seen.

[MR.CLEAN]

Brian Janney and Amy Ironmonger from Quantum Racing talk to us this morning.

[Ren]

Brian Janney and Amy Ironmonger from Quantum Racing talk to us this morning.


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Anyone else tired of the HUGE sunglasses trend for women nowadays? Why don't they get it over with and just put a polarized fishbowl over their heads and call it a day.............

[billy backstay]

New drinking game. Every time Clean says "ripping", DRINK!

[rbpatt]

Clean, get people to take their sunglasses off during the video- you can't see who people are with them on

[Ren]

Clean, get people to take their sunglasses off during the video- you can't see who people are with them on

And tops if you can pull it off...........

[tronner]

Brian Janney and Amy Ironmonger from Quantum Racing talk to us this morning.


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Clean?

Who's bottom was cleaner..Brian's or Amy's?

[MR.CLEAN]

Mer's shots from Race 8 General Recall.

Breeze is stuck up by the western shore, floating around right now, listening to tunes, debating what time Rum O' Clock is.

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[MR.CLEAN]

Here's the video:

[rbpatt]

topless in late october in nap town might be a stretch- you could take an eye out with that!

[NewportStormer]

"All right, Hamilton!"

Go newbs: McNay, Enright, Bisssman, Hughes and token babe, whoever she may be.

[giterdone]

anything n the racing?1st mark rounding?

[MR.CLEAN]

PRO Jeff Borland "We're in a little bit of a rock and a hard place here, with some breeze off to the S, the J/105s over there are moving fine, but that's a long way and there's not much room over there." We may move just a bit toward the shore to get in the breeze over there, but we'll let you know."

[MR.CLEAN]

Best shot so far of of the Eastport was the one at the dock.

it's so cute how they put a little wheel in the back for clean to play admiral with. all aboard!

is hanging out by the shrouds legal? see the 3-boat start no. 18 pic above.

s.

As long as they're not using the shrouds to roll the boat, it's all good. I love that little wheel, too.

[MR.CLEAN]

While we wait, here's another video from Nationals: Simon Strauss, team Simplicity.

[usa12349]

whats happening with that IRC regatta close by.... its the 50 miler today, wonder if they got it going

[MR.CLEAN]

We're heading closer to the J/105 fleet to fins some breeze. Looks better over here already.

[MR.CLEAN]

Don't see the IRC boats, but the solings are just to the West and the 105s are to the South. Pretty cool - I have my reservations about Annapolis at times, but man - what a place for watching sailboats.

[MR.CLEAN]

This is REALLY interesting - the water is so cold that we are actually seeing a 150-165 degree thermal breeze here. Seabreeze, bitches - at 5 knots right now.

[MR.CLEAN]

RC is setting up!

[MR.CLEAN]

Steady 5-6 here, 7-8 on the left.

Wind is 180 now - fully out of the south.

[MR.CLEAN]

C'mon RC - let's go Yachetting!

[MR.CLEAN]

IN case you've been wondering exactly what our Eastport 32 looks like, Mer just jumped on a RIB to get you some perspective.

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[Smurff]

WE need a new RC boat down here at SMSA. Tell Hike Bitches! to write Tom a check for it. I'll be up there this afternoon to help him bring it home.

[MR.CLEAN]

Anyone who thinks we're a bunch of irresponsible bastards, take note: Hike, Bitches just saw a chunk of styrofoam on the water, Weaver chased it down, and Mer bent over the rail gratuitously to do our part to Save The Bay. Someone give us a cookie. RC stilll trying to get a line set...

[MR.CLEAN]

RC really needs to get this going. Shifty, sure - but the breeze is here and it's getting late.

[Glitter In The Eye]

here is off topic work safe reading until they get started.

http://100percentinj...f-athletes.html

[taylorsailor]

"gratuitous bend over" - pics or didn't happen!!

[MR.CLEAN]

We can just see the big IRC boats coming back along the Western Shore - for sure Vincitore, maybe Sjambok and Amanda Core all kites up and trucking.

[MR.CLEAN]

Here's a video I just pulled from poop's thread. On board Speedboat. Not what we're gonna see here today

[rbpatt]

Um, annapolis & eastport are on the western shore. I think you mean the eastern shore, right?

[MR.CLEAN]

One more bit of sponsor pimpin' while we wait for this sluggish RC: Latis Yachting Solutions is offering 10% off any yacht transport that you book for the rest of the year up through KW - just mention On-The-Water Anarchy when you ask for a quote. Also, the discount for a full season's schedule is a full 15%.

Check 'em out.

[MR.CLEAN]

Um, annapolis & eastport are on the western shore. I think you mean the eastern shore, right?

Yep, you're right. They're just past bloody point.

[<deleted user>]

thanks for the coverage, clean.
...
also, you may want to credit sailgroove for the shot of the dude in the lobster tank above-- http://www.sailgroov...coverage/234222
or did chris love snake your content?

[Big Show]

Fight!

[suider]

Go newbs: McNay, Enright, Bisssman, Hughes and token babe, whoever she may be.

word.

hopin yd comes up for a visit after this event.....

/c

[MR.CLEAN]

IRC roundings coming up! M24s are still dicking around

[MR.CLEAN]

thanks for the coverage, clean.
...
also, you may want to credit sailgroove for the shot of the dude in the lobster tank above-- http://www.sailgroov...coverage/234222
or did chris love snake your content?

Got the SMashing Pumpkins blaring on the stereo - apropos for Halloween, dontcha think?

I met Chris Love last night - good dude, good sense of humor - but I didn't get the shot from him.





Sweet! AP coming down in one minute!

[MR.CLEAN]

30 seconds to Class Flag. Bring it!

[MR.CLEAN]

4 legs, 190 deg. 3:30 - going on the roof.

[MR.CLEAN]

Big pin end favored start, fleet is headed to the Eastern Shore. Video of the start loading, check out the roundings of the first two baots at the distance race of the IRC thing.


Vincitore:




Mayhem:

[NyJboat]

Big pin end favored start, fleet is headed to the Eastern Shore. Video of the start loading, check out the roundings of the first two baots at the distance race of the IRC thing.


Vincitore:

Clean forgot to ask yesterday, how fast were they going up wind when you were pacing them?

Same question today downwind?

[MR.CLEAN]

The course includes an 800 foot long tanker right in the middle of the course. No shit.

[MR.CLEAN]

Big pin end favored start, fleet is headed to the Eastern Shore. Video of the start loading, check out the roundings of the first two baots at the distance race of the IRC thing.


Vincitore:

Clean forgot to ask yesterday, how fast were they going up wind when you were pacing them?

Same question today downwind?

Maybe 12-14 knots.

Coming up the middle right is Blu Moon, Rock N Roll, and Larson.

[MR.CLEAN]

Joe Fly, MFatic, and Full Throttle coming in from the far right, with Hutch just behind. Hutch tacking onto the layline now. HB says he might be ahead.

[MR.CLEAN]

Great top rounding!

Full Throttle ahead,
MFATIC just behind


Hike, Bitches first day on the job - SUCKED at the top mark and we can't give you the full roundings - no worries though - watch the video in a few minutes and you'll see them all.

His penance is to pour Vodkas for me all day. BTW, I'm on my second big glass.

[giterdone]

Whats happening anything good

[MR.CLEAN]

Larson came in on PT layline and got stopped at the pin, rolled by Joe Fly, Blu Moon - a shitload. Big IRC boats are coming through the fleet on the DW leg. Classic racing!