Off Soundings Series and low pressure systems.

[jesposito]

What happened there today?

i’n usually on Freightrain.

It looks like someone was shooting fish in a barrel both days B)   

 

[interested party]

The wind died as the back half of the fleet was fighting the current at 1BI.   Many DNFs and many others hung in there until the time limit expired.    By far the latest flags-up time at the party in recent memory.

Saturday was generally glorious, particularly on a boat that reaches well.   RC was quite emphatic that we sail AROUND the island.

Hopefully the RC learned a lesson and included a mark on the other side of the island rather than just being emphatic in their oral announcements.

 

[ryley]

Hopefully the RC learned a lesson and included a mark on the other side of the island rather than just being emphatic in their oral announcements.

Right. an oral announcement of something not in the NOR or SI means bubkus.

 

[bloodshot]

I heard there was a dismasting today?  any updates?

 

[hobie17li]

2 nd hand report today of 2 dismantling on Friday

 

[Snow Guy]

I heard there was a dismasting today?  any updates?

Magan (J30) lost the top part of their mast above the headstay out by the Ruins. Caliente (Tripp 36) had their headstay pull out.

Those are the only big breakages I heard about.  There were plenty of smaller breakages.

 

[bloodshot]

sadly, Spring Off Soundings cancelled.  still holding out hope for the Fall.

 

[Snaggletooth]

sadly, Spring Off Soundings cancelled.  still holding out hope for the Fall.

Realley?  That is so sadde............             

 

[Varan]

Point Roberts RW is starting to look iffy too.

 

[ryley]

sadly, Spring Off Soundings cancelled.  still holding out hope for the Fall.

unfortunate and not an easy decision, but I think a lot more early season big ticket races will go the same way. I hope I can get crew for the Fall.

 

[bloodshot]

looks like a good weekend so far, though that low off the Carolinas could have some impact.  who doesn't love Block in the fall!!

 

[Snow Guy]

Tomorrow looks like decent breeze. From what I see currently, if we don't finish before 3 on Saturday, there is going to be more drifting/bobbing rather than racing.  At least the rain passed by today.

 

[fastyacht]

Tomorrow looks like decent breeze. From what I see currently, if we don't finish before 3 on Saturday, there is going to be more drifting/bobbing rather than racing.  At least the rain passed by today.

You all have a new rig in?

 

[Snaggletooth]

looks like a good weekend so far, though that low off the Carolinas could have some impact.  who doesn't love Block in the fall!!

Headeng theire nowe.............                     

 

[Peenstone]

Going to be a nice weekend.  Slight chance (20%) of light showers, but breeze throughout Friday and Sat.  Will be there in the multi-hull class.

 

[Snow Guy]

You all have a new rig in?

No. Insurance company totaled the boat.

I'll be there on a multi hull and the owner will be there on a borrowed J/109.

 

[fastyacht]

Jesus! That is too bad. Was a nice boat and a strong team.

 

[billy backstay]

No. Insurance company totaled the boat.

I'll be there on a multi hull and the owner will be there on a borrowed J/109.

Paul didn't need you on the 109?  I am nearly fit enough to trim again, so keep in touch.

Boz and I used to crew on a 109 owned by a guy from Guilford...  Think he was an architect?

 

[bloodshot]

over/under on the number of boats that didn't honor R6 during the ATI race?

 

[Snaggletooth]

Haive theire beene anny protestes?