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: Jason McCormack
Subject: [email protected]
Info: (12013 views) Posted: Monday 8-22-16 05:46:58 PM
Hi Brendan,

Thanks for the info. Very helpful. I am all about compliance but I wasn't sure how hard core/strict these rules were enforced. From prior experience it seems to not be very strict but I am usually wrong when i assume :-).

The sailmaker is very familiar with the class and I don't suspect there will be any issues with measurements.

Thanks, Jason

:: Regarding sail measurements--we have not been marking
:: old spinnakers as "USED" for quite some time, as there
:: hasn't been a problem in the fleet of anyone buying lots
:: of new or specialty spinnakers. We could reinstate this
:: practice if it becomes an issue.
::
:: Likewise, if ordering sails from a local reputable
:: sailmaker, just remind them to ensure the sails are
:: class legal and for them to refer to class rules or ask
:: a fleet measurer if there are any questions.
::
:: Typically we only remeasure / re-weigh a boat if it has
:: been modified or considerable work done on it. We can
:: measure at request as well. At nationals, there are
:: often spot checks for lifelines, minimum equipment, etc.
:: The intent is to have everyone racing, so minor
:: infractions are just brought to the attention of the
:: owner.
::
:: If anyone has any questions about measurement, feel free
:: to ask Will or Brendan.
::
::
::
:: :: Also, what is considered protocol when buying new sails
:: :: from a active and reputable sailmaker when it comes to
:: :: measurements? Just figured I would ask since I started
:: :: the topic of Nationals measurements.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks for the input.
:: ::
:: :: Jason
:: ::
:: :: :: Hi Everyone,
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Just curious to know when measurements will be happening
:: :: :: for Nationals. I have a used spinnaker or 2 that I would
:: :: :: like to get measured/marked as "used" for my boat since
:: :: :: I am hoping to make 2017 Nationals with my boat. If
:: :: :: someone knows the date(s) for Nationals measurement,
:: :: :: that would be very helpful with regards to planning.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks,
:: ::
:: :: :: Jason

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