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: Bill Park
Subject: hull to deck
Info: (10556 views) Posted: Sunday 12-28-03 04:53:19 PM
While removing the toe rail certainly cleans up the boat lines, I think the biggest argument for keeping the full length toe rail is to minimize damage if you're ever T-boned. While I don't know enough about the hull-to-deck joint to speak to structural stiffness, I think even removing the top part could increase damage sustained in a bad collision.

:: I have noticed in the photos that some of the boats
:: have removed the rail cap from the hull to deck. Have
:: there been any problems with these boats? What would be
:: the proper way to do this. I got a really good deal on
:: this boat but this seems dangerous. thanks

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