Doublehanded Farallones at BAMAApril 3
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Congratulations Motorcycle Irene, taking 1st in the express 27 fleet and 3rd over all in the event.
Recap by Will Paxton


Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1Motorcycle Irene11
2El Raton22
3Wetsu33
4Elise44
5Great White55
6Verve66
7Dianne8DNF
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Author: Bob Harvey
Subject: Weight Limit
Info: (14854 views) Posted: Sunday 7-1-07 05:49:02 PM
I think it's a good idea to revisit the weight limit and have a discussion about it, but.....

Not many people are going to see this thread here.

Why not repost it in the "message" area of the site?

BTW, I'd be in favor of 1000 lbs.

Bob Harvey

:: The weight limit is screwed up and always has been since
:: improsed. I suggest it be dropped.
::
:: It makes it tough to find a steady crew. And, as far as
:: I could see, only is enforced at the NA regionals.
::
:: The weight limit, which was originally open, was always
:: fine by me. That means no matter who jumped int he class
:: at a higher weight tuned to a specific regatta
:: condition.

:: #1050 to 1100#s is an the ideal total crew weight all
:: around (upwind + downwind) weight. Some tried 1200#s
:: when the fleet still did triangles (which I happento
:: like) and did well when it blew. However, 1200#s is
:: markedly slow on the downwind run of windward leeward
:: courses.
::
:: After the open weight limit, the 1000# was imposed. Then
:: dropped to #880; the same as a J24 go figure.
::
:: Politically, this weight was pushed on the class by
:: Steve Lake, Ralph Morgan, and others who or are members
:: of the Pinneaple Sails Coalition.
::
:: Members of this ancient (1988) voting block no longer
:: have boats, or sail at all.
::
:: I suggest the weight limit be reexamined. I personally
:: would vote for its elimination entirely.
::
:: Mike Bruzzone

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  • Weight Limit (24317 views) [x]
    Mike Bruzzone ~ Wednesday 6-27-07 03:40:41 PM
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      Bob Harvey ~ Sunday 7-1-07 05:49:02 PM
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      George ~ Tuesday 7-3-07 12:33:52 AM
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        Mike Bruzzone ~ Wednesday 7-4-07 07:46:48 PM
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          Will Paxton ~ Thursday 7-5-07 09:25:32 AM
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            Mike Bruzzone ~ Thursday 7-5-07 06:16:58 PM