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: Mike Bliss ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: trailer launching
Info: (20647 views) Posted: Wednesday 6-11-03 01:03:37 PM
We successfully launch on a steep ramp, but a trailer extension does not work. We installed an axel hub on the tongue and mount the spare tire there. That results in a 3rd wheel that supports the tongue and allows the trailer to roll down the ramp. Simply attach a 35-50 foot tow strap and ease it back into the water. Very simple. Getting the boat back on is a bit more of a challenge. We built UHMW keel guides from the back of the trailer and there is a trick to using your spinnaker sheets and winches to get it back on! If you want more information let me know.

:: Does any one successfully launch and retrieve their boat
:: on a steep ramp from a trailer and if so how is it done.
:: My j22 triad trailer had a tongue extension that worked
:: pretty well, and I'm wondering abut the feasability with
:: the e27.

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