Elite Keel at San Francisco Yacht ClubMay 18 - 19
Story
Congratulations to Dianne with their win in the Elite Keel Regatta.
Here is Steve's Top Ten List that he has submitted for publication.

ELITE KEEL STORY-A LIST OF TEN THINGS THAT HELPED DIANNE

1) The crew: Jarian Westfall, Laurel Schmidt, Mike Pastrone, Jeff Fellicetti

2) Will Paxton wasn't there.

3) This crew can change head sails, the hanked kind, in less then 2.3 minutes.

4) Wilie E Coyote didn't race Sunday.

5) Sun was shining.

6) It was my birthday weekend.

7. El Raton wasn't there.

8. We went left when we could.

9. The wind was blowing.

10. This crew has 59 combined years sailing with me.
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5
1Dianne113(3)2(5)2(7)1(8)3 (11)
2Peaches154(4)4(8)4(12)2(14)1 (15)
3Motorcycle Irene161(1)1(2)3(5)6(11)5 (16)
4Summer Palace247(7)6(13)5(18)4(22)2 (24)
5Abigail Morgan255(5)3(8)6(14)5(19)6 (25)
6Strega308(8)8(16)7(23)3(26)4 (30)
7Wile E Coyote322(2)5(7)1(8)DNS(20)DNS (32)
8Libra449(9)7(16)9(25)DNF(37)7 (44)
9Make Me Smile516(6)9(15)DNF(27)DNS(39)DNS (51)
10Moonlight5210(10)10(20)8(28)DNF(40)DNS (52)
11Elise60DNC(12)DNC(24)DNC(36)DNC(48)DNC(60)
export csv

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Author: Will Paxton
Subject: Towing vehicle ???
Info: (16482 views) Posted: Thursday 3-22-07 01:14:50 PM
The 101 is easier to tow on. no mountain to climb and you won't get run over by endless truks going 70.

:: Vehicle sounds fine. See if the trailer has surge
:: breaks. That will greatly help the downhill portions. If
:: they are non-operative or non-existant then just take it
:: slow in a low gear and you will be fine. Don't ride the
:: breaks whatever you do.
::
:: Looking forward to having another boat back in the
:: fleet. There are only 1 or 2 down there so shouldn't be
:: hard to figure out.
:: 

:: -Jason
::
:: :: It's a 2002, V6 with 30K miles on it. I'm just worried
:: :: about coming down the grape vine. It's a pretty big
:: :: hill.
:: ::
:: :: As for the "did you get a new boat" question, I'm taking
:: :: the 5th on that one until she is home...then I will let
:: :: you know...
:: ::
:: :: MR
:: ::
:: :: :: REally depends on the vehicle. new or old? V6 or I4? I
:: :: :: have seen a little 4 cylinder tow an e27 to LBRW and
:: :: :: back. I have towed my express back from LA with our Jeep
:: :: :: at the time.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: If the vehicle is in good condition it should make it.
:: :: :: The boat and trailer weigh about 4000 lbs.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: So, did you get a new boat?
:: :: :: 
:: :: :: -Jason
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Can a Toyota 4-Runner safely tow an Express from LA to
:: :: :: :: SF over the Grape Vine? If not what about coming up 101
:: :: :: :: via Oxnard?
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