MR.CLEAN 3,842 #1 Posted April 8, 2010 To the spectators: Please feel free to post anything you can think of that's pertinent to Charleston Race Week. If you find videos, weather info, results, links to other stories on other sites, whatever: Post it here. The three most helpful posters over the course of the event will win cool shit from our sponsors; we'll have some high quality wicking shirts, and I think I might have a nice foul weather jacket lying around that's never been worn - jury is still out whether it's Gill, Puma, or Magic! Anyway, thanks for tuning in, lots to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradepretty 1 #2 Posted April 8, 2010 KUUUUUUUMAAAAAAAAA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 12 #3 Posted April 8, 2010 KUUUUUUUMAAAAAAAAA So what happen? Who won who lost? Results? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Flagg 0 #4 Posted April 8, 2010 Was there racing today? The last thing I see on the website is 2009. I saw those results already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Flagg 0 #5 Posted April 9, 2010 Key West had results up by mid afternoon. I thought this was the sailor friendly regatta. Did they sail today? I'm sure the race committee must know that by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBW 0 #6 Posted April 9, 2010 Racing starts tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #7 Posted April 9, 2010 V CAST OF THOUSANDS READIES FOR RACING - CHARLESTON HARBOR ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY AS SAILORS PREPARE FOR BATTLE Nearly 1500 sailors rigged lines, tuned masts, and set sails today on the edge of Charleston Harbor today as they prepared for tomorrow's 10 a.m. offshore and 11 a.m. inshore start of 2010 Charleston Race Week. Confident teams ventured out in winds of over 25 knots to practice maneuvers and tune up against other teams, and they were all grins as they discussed their adrenalin-inducing sails in the big air. "19.6 knots was our top speed today, maybe the fastest I've gone on this harbor" said Bora Gulari, skipper of the Melges 24 'Flying Elvis.' "We had some issues out there when a line failed, but that's why you go practice in this kind of breeze - to find the weak links." First timer Lee Beecham and the crew of "Zoo" also spent some time learning the harbor's ways - and getting wet and the process. "We're pretty new to the boat, and in this breeze, that meant spending some time on our sides," Beechum said. "But we didn't break anything, and we're just that little bit more ready for whatever conditions we end up with." Mix Of Conditions On Tap For Three-Day Event While Charleston's famous sea breeze won't be visiting until later in the weekend, both Friday and the earlier part of Saturday promise challenging conditions. "Friday the models call for moderate wind from the North or Northwest dropping off throughout the day," said local sailing school owner Ned Goss, who sails on the Charleston-based Archambault 40 'Jubilee'. Both the Northwesterlies and the Westerlies that will follow on Saturday mean lots of shifts and extremely unpredictable conditions, so the guys who do well will really have to earn it." Sunday promises classic Charleston spring racing, with strong afternoon breeze that will hopefully provide an exhilirating finish to the South's biggest regatta. "Bring it on," said Goss. Old Friends And New Congregate On The Harbor Sailors make the long trek to Charleston from all over the US and overseas for a host of reasons. "One of the reasons we came in from Texas was the chance to sail against similar boats," said Brian Taylor, who towed his Viper 830 thousands of miles for the opportunity. "Not only do we have a class of sportboats to race against, but we've even got Wanda, which is identical to our boat. Hopefully we'll learn something new from them," said Taylor of his boat, only 14 of which were ever manufactured. Conor Hayes is the Vice President of the US J/80 Class, which has turned out in strong numbers this year. "The Class is really looking for more recognition of our great racing fleets for 2010," said Hayes. "We've got a full schedule of regattas to ensure that word gets out about these excellent boats, and really generate a following as we head into the big regattas of the summer in the Northeast. It's a long spring for us Northern teams, so we couldn't be happier to be here." Many of the nearly 200 boats in town are return visitors. Kent Mitchell's a CRW veteran, but he's back for the first time with a new boat, the Cape Fear 38 Velocity. "From our home in North Carolina, it's just a short skip down here to Charleston," said Mitchell when asked about his reasons for coming back year-after-year. "We love racing around the bay, and we love the Gosling's rum!" Longtime Charleston sponsor Gosling's Rum is exhuberant about the event's continued growth and the vibe on the docks. "Gosling's Rum became prominent in the US because sailors in the Caribbean loved it so much they brought it home," explained Gosling's Event Director Rinear Thatcher. "It's important for us to show support to our long-time fans - those same sailors - and it's important to support an event with the same attitude we share: Relax, enjoy yourself, and have a Dark n' Stormy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 588 #8 Posted April 9, 2010 KUUUUUUUMAAAAAAAAA Katie's on a Viper ! Kuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa, the Viperettes are smokin' this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #9 Posted April 9, 2010 You're right about that, Justin. Then again, the whole event is packed with talent. All kinds. Katie: And Lee Beecham, first time skipper in the M24, after some sick practice yesterday: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #10 Posted April 9, 2010 Hell it is A LOT nicer out than forecast. Light Westerly so far...but if the sun stays out the thermal may change the outlook completely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #11 Posted April 9, 2010 I'm here with our team, which includes NMU Sailing Team Commodore Morgan Kinney, who will be helping us spot as well as updating y'all. She's at a tender young age so be nice! Breeeze is honking - 15 with gusts to 20+, Westerly, beautiful sun, and a hell of a day! Forecast is for dying breeze so hopeful to get some sweet racing on this course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #12 Posted April 9, 2010 hey it's Morgan, if you guys have any specific questions just post them here and we'll get you answers as quick as possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sail fast drink rum 0 #13 Posted April 9, 2010 When is firts gun ? and are we going to get the live stream today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #14 Posted April 9, 2010 11am is first gun. if you go into the live chat, Layline is giving away a Henri Lloyd Breeze Jacket streaming live now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #15 Posted April 9, 2010 sounds like we are getting pretty close to a start. Will announce the contest for Layline Breeze jacket in the pre-start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #16 Posted April 9, 2010 Live stream here: http://www.sailinganarchy.com/otwa/2010/2010_charlestonraceweek.php Go to Justin.tv/onthewateranarchy if you are having trouble logging in to chat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #17 Posted April 9, 2010 anyone watching our live feed, we're experimenting with our broadcast settings so bare with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #18 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 start is in sequence plenty of new faces, but all solid competitors. The top 10 boats are scattered by local talent then a couple rockstars from elsewhere like Layline Boat with the Quantum Racing Team. We'll see what happens. Keep in mind there are 30 M24's competing today being the largest presence here at CRW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #19 Posted April 9, 2010 Dave Dabney went first round the weather mark followed up by Grin, Wieland, Rock Steady and High Voltage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #20 Posted April 9, 2010 2nd Mark leading round the fleet Dabney, Grin, Wieland, Simplicity, High Voltage cleaning up the back is Hermes and Zoo whom have never raced a M24 before and are stoked to be here. Watch their interview here in the forums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #21 Posted April 9, 2010 j80 L1 Rascal Lifted Bob Dylan Tiamo Relentless came in with a ton of power as a puff adding about 6-7 to the course barged in. They actually ran over the mark and had to do their circles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #22 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 Finish Conejo Unsponsored Battle Rythym Simplicity High Voltage Hoodlum Cream Blur (who won the sweet jacket???) Rocksteady Grin Cujo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sail fast drink rum 0 #23 Posted April 9, 2010 Can we get full results on the m24 fleet please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otwabandanaman 4 #24 Posted April 9, 2010 Melges 20 1 min to start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full circle 43 #25 Posted April 9, 2010 bliksem will end up 4th overall. -full circle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #26 Posted April 9, 2010 still waiting for the official results on the M24 fleet. keep refreshing www.yachtscoring.com PRIZE!!! PERSON TO POST CLOSEST TO WHERE BLIKSEM WILL FINISH IN THE VIPER, GETS THE HENRI LLOYD BREEZE JACKET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sail fast drink rum 0 #27 Posted April 9, 2010 bliksem will finish 5th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annahofford 0 #30 Posted April 9, 2010 Damn, wish I was out there with y'all! M24 Finish Conejo Unsponsored Battle Rythym Simplicity High Voltage Hoodlum Cream Blur (who won the sweet jacket???) Rocksteady Grin Cujo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sail fast drink rum 0 #33 Posted April 9, 2010 you gona give out five jakets if they get third Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockHead 2 #34 Posted April 9, 2010 Just watched the Viper start in 20-25, and I'm sailing my desk Nice wipeout Olaf! but hey, it's only his 2nd regatta since he bought the boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairdinkum 1 #35 Posted April 9, 2010 ease, hike, trim Olaf! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annahofford 0 #37 Posted April 9, 2010 have the M24s started another race yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otwabandanaman 4 #38 Posted April 9, 2010 vipers are actually going fast enough to catch up with the melges 20s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #39 Posted April 9, 2010 3 Viper wipeouts and more goin down downwind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #40 Posted April 9, 2010 viper finish Jackpot We're going to wait for the full official results to post the winner of Bliksem contest for the HL Jacket fully capsized Viper up at the weather mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrew okun 2 #41 Posted April 9, 2010 hope that keel was secured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #42 Posted April 9, 2010 they're back up and exhausted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Flagg 0 #43 Posted April 9, 2010 Bliksem 7th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #44 Posted April 9, 2010 When the official results pop up for race 2, the first person to guess the correct/closest to correct placement for Bliksem will get the jacket The m24s are about to start, they're in sequence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #45 Posted April 9, 2010 Tons of boats over early in the M24 start. General Recall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full circle 43 #46 Posted April 9, 2010 which viper is katie burns on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #48 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 START Babs Conejo Racing Zig Zag Zoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #49 Posted April 9, 2010 weather ark rounding m24 battle rhthym flying elvis conejo racing Grin Layline PRIZE First to guess Hoodlum's placement in this race wins a Henri Lloyd Atmosphere Wicking Tee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full circle 43 #51 Posted April 9, 2010 weather ark rounding m24 battle rhthym flying elvis conejo racing Grin Layline PRIZE First to guess Hoodlum's placement in this race wins a Henri Lloyd Atmosphere Wicking Tee hoodlum - 17th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUNTINGPARTY 0 #53 Posted April 9, 2010 HOODLUM 12th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VENOMISS 0 #54 Posted April 9, 2010 Just watched the Viper start in 20-25, and I'm sailing my desk Nice wipeout Olaf! but hey, it's only his 2nd regatta since he bought the boat. Me too and whats worse is that I don't get the live feed at work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #55 Posted April 9, 2010 Leeward Mark Rounding Front Boats Zig Zag, Entourage, High Voltage Zoo came out from last and is looking happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #56 Posted April 9, 2010 Course 2 just declared 4 races are going down today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #58 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 RACE 3 UNOFFICIAL SIMPLICITY LAYLINE MARDOR/CREAM CONEJO RACING BATTLE RHYTHM BLUR Who called Hoodlums finish for the HL Atmosphere tee? M24 RACE 3 UNOFFICIAL SIMPLICITY LAYLINE MARDOR/CREAM CONEJO RACING BATTLE RHYTHM BLUR Who called Hoodlums finish for the HL Atmosphere tee? M24 RACE 3 UNOFFICIAL SIMPLICITY LAYLINE MARDOR/CREAM CONEJO RACING BATTLE RHYTHM BLUR Who called Hoodlums finish for the HL Atmosphere tee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #59 Posted April 9, 2010 PRIZE! Next contest for Melges 24 World hat from Cervo CONTEST First to guess the predominant color of Morgan's bikini top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full circle 43 #60 Posted April 9, 2010 PRIZE! Next contest for Melges 24 World hat from Cervo CONTEST First to guess the predominant color of Morgan's bikini top yellow. ....oh, and pics or it did'nt.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laserty 4 #62 Posted April 9, 2010 I'm gonna go with pink Whats up with yachtscoring? It has results for all the fleets for both races except the melges 24s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parmesan 0 #63 Posted April 9, 2010 black on the bikini top. any updates on the J-80's ? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
515 1 #64 Posted April 9, 2010 PRIZE! Next contest for Melges 24 World hat from Cervo CONTEST First to guess the predominant color of Morgan's bikini top yellow. ....oh, and pics or it did'nt.... White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockHead 2 #65 Posted April 9, 2010 vipers are actually going fast enough to catch up with the melges 20s This is not news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #66 Posted April 9, 2010 For the yachtscoring, the Navy has commandeered the wireless out on the M24 class. They are calling the results in and they should be posted shortly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrew okun 2 #68 Posted April 9, 2010 green 'kini top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #69 Posted April 9, 2010 J80 START GENERAL RECALL HANG TIGHT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otwabandanaman 4 #70 Posted April 9, 2010 She is not wearing a top at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultaracer613um 2 #71 Posted April 9, 2010 Bliksem for 3rd. still waiting for the official results on the M24 fleet. keep refreshing www.yachtscoring.com PRIZE!!! PERSON TO POST CLOSEST TO WHERE BLIKSEM WILL FINISH IN THE VIPER, GETS THE HENRI LLOYD BREEZE JACKET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #72 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 Layline just lost their lead to two boats with a knotted spin halyard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seasame 1 #74 Posted April 9, 2010 why are there 5 vipers not scored in the 1st race? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #75 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 WEATHER MARK ROUNDING Layline followed closely by Simplicity 18 knts and counting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.CLEAN 3,842 #76 Posted April 9, 2010 M24 FINISH Flying Elvis Layline Blur 7pm about for cocktail hour OTWA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sail fast drink rum 0 #77 Posted April 9, 2010 have you anouced the winners of any of the contests Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annahofford 0 #78 Posted April 9, 2010 are the m24s still racing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otwabandanaman 4 #79 Posted April 9, 2010 We are starting our cocktail hour at 6:45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otwabandanaman 4 #80 Posted April 9, 2010 Cocktail Hour Live now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grinder 50 #81 Posted April 9, 2010 results: http://www.yachtscoring.com/event_results_cumulative.cfm?eID=301 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailfastliveslow 0 #82 Posted April 10, 2010 which viper is katie burns on? MINE! Stay the hell away! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Beer 10 #83 Posted April 10, 2010 Might want to linky the result to the CRW front page, or else I thinky it is still 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joydot 0 #84 Posted April 12, 2010 I am dropping these at the bottom of all of the links cause I am too tired to see if Anybody put this out so I have no idea if anybody knew they had offshore coverage available all week. I never saw any link on the CRW front page and there are so many links on the yachtscoring page, I don't know if anyone really listened...or cared. Offshore Circle 3 Blog:Circle 3 Blog Pictures of Offshore Circle 3:Circle 3 Photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
