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: Brendan
Subject: G-10 supply / tips
Info: (14945 views) Posted: Thursday 3-3-16 06:02:42 PM
G-10 tips from an enthusiastic amateur:

The easiest way to get G10 in sheet, rod, or tube is from McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com). Flame-retardant G10 is sometimes cheaper than regular--either will do fine. In large quantities, other suppliers will be cheaper, but nobody beats McMaster for nearly instant delivery of everything they have in the catalog.

I scuff sand any G10 that will be bonded, though the tube probably doesn't require it.

I cut G10 tube with a dremel w/ cut-off wheel; hacksaw can work. It will dull your bandsaw blades...

Often I drill up from the bottom of the deck with a forstner bit for the G10, leaving original deck laminate at the top and push the G10 up into the hole from inside. This way the upper skin caps the tube and there is even less chance for water to get to the core.

don't be afraid to wobble the drill bit a little to make room for the vinylester. Also, be sure to coat both surfaces before assembly.

I cut the G10 a little long and grind it off after assembly and cure (die grinder is best).

Fasteners through holes with G10 tubes that develop leaks will be readily apparent, as your fasteners will leak/rust inside. Traditional installation with sealant often hides leaks because it soaks into the core rather than drip below.

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