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)
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Author: Frank Ansak ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: autohelm
Info: (15673 views) Posted: Tuesday 6-5-07 04:29:10 PM
:: Alternate Reality is planning on Pac Cup next summer
:: doublehanded. I am looking for input/ideas on
:: modifications needed for a stock boat. Also, what types
:: of self-steering devices have any of you used and how
:: have they worked. We are planning on driving the whole
:: way, but it would be nice to be able to adjust sail trim
:: without pulling up the off watch. How well do these
:: things work in a sea with the kite up?
::
:: Any ideas or advice is appreciated.
::
:: Darrel
Darrel: I did the Pac Cup twice on my Moore 24. My advise is don't bother with an autopilot. My experience is that in general you drive to the trim. I placed a couple of winches in reach of the helm for the sheet and guy. We, I more than my partner, could then make adjustment to the pole and in all but one case get the boat flat after round-ups. Also unless the unit is outstanding I think you will find that an autopilot will not drive the boat very well in most of the conditions you will find yourself in while racing a small ULDB to Hawaii. Good Luck! Feel free to contact me I you want. Regards Frank

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