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: Joe B.
Subject: Stanchions - removing or shortening
Info: (11286 views) Posted: Monday 7-11-11 07:20:45 AM
I had greater difficulty taking mine off the second time in about 7 years. I imagine more gunk and more bend. Both times I sprayed some WD-40, but maybe a non-hydrocarbon based silicon spray might be better for the gelcoat. Then I took my biggest screw driver and twisted them side to side n up slowly. I think using the jack or the boom to help in the upward motion is a good idea. Don't fall off the boat!

Joe

:: You should be able to remove the stanchions from the
:: deck. Perhaps you could try using a car jack attached to
:: a loop of rope at the top of the stanchion or perhaps a
:: clamp on the stanchion. My suggestion: Leave the aft
:: stanchions alone at 18 inches above the deck and cut 6
:: inches off the bottom of the forward stanchions, leaving
:: the class minimum of 12 inches above the deck. Some
:: people attach whiffle balls next to the forward
:: stanchion to help the jib around.
::
:: :: The stanchions on my boat are still stock length and
:: :: catch the sail as we tack.
:: ::
:: :: I can not remove the stanchions to cut them. How do you
:: :: do that or can I cut the top and put a cap on top?
:: ::
:: :: Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks,
::
:: :: Curt

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