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: Adam
Subject: Mast base
Info: (9045 views) Posted: Thursday 10-26-17 10:45:21 PM
Posted some Pics of the new G10 plate and bottom of the mast. There are are Mast Base folders. Mine ended up in the second directory.

Adam

:: The Mast Base I received with my new mast (last fall)
:: from Ballenger is the same with the exception that's
:: it's the newer style that is pinned internally with a
:: single bolt. It looks like the 4 bolt diamond pattern is
:: identical with the only difference being the anchor
:: inside the mast either being the aluminum block that's
:: fixed by the 4 bolts Bill mentions or the sleeve that's
:: anchored with the single bolt. I'll upload a pic of my
:: base area.
::
:: :: Not sure what exactly you are asking about, but I added
:: :: some pics of mine in a new gallery called, cleverly,
:: :: Mast Base. I think this is the original set up. There is
:: :: a tombstone shaped shoe that fits into the mast and is
:: :: secured by 4 screws through the mast wall into the shoe.
:: :: The tilting mast base unit then bolts to the shoe with 4
:: :: screws.
:: ::
:: :: I try to remove the base every year and clean it up
:: :: because the base of the mast seems like it would be a
:: :: very harsh environment. It was a bear to disassemble the
:: :: first time but is pretty smooth now. The shoe had some
:: :: stripped holes, so I have re-drilled a couple to the
:: :: next size up and re-tapped. I use LanoCote as an
:: :: anti-seize when reassembling but I know others swear by
:: :: other products.
:: ::
:: :: Bill
:: ::
:: :: :: Hello,
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Does anyone has photos of their mast base, on deck and
:: :: :: inside the base of the mast section?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Ballenger explains some sort of tubing (square tubing
:: :: :: about 2" x 2.5" with 1/8" wall) that is apparently
:: :: :: screwed onto the stainless plate and into which is the
:: :: :: section is simply in place with a bolt going through the
:: :: :: section. This allows a little play considering the base
:: :: :: of the mast always rocks a little.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: I need photos to better understand the mod.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks!
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Jerome

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    jerome ~ Friday 9-29-17 01:46:05 PM
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          Adam ~ Thursday 10-26-17 10:45:21 PM