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: Scott Sellers
Subject: hull to deck
Info: (10690 views) Posted: Wednesday 12-31-03 01:20:39 PM
We removed them from the Swamp Donkey about five years ago for two primary reasons: weight and crew comfort. It removed about 7 lbs and the crew can sit out on the rail in maximum allowed hiking position without the toerail driving into them.

We have not had any structural problems with the deck separating, but Ralph raises a good point about crew safety. Crew members do not have good footing and can often slip without the toe rail. We wear lifejackets and sail with an athletic crew to compensate for this risk.

If I did not have an experienced crew and if I were not overly concerned with the highest level of performance, I would not have removed them. Also, if you are primarily doing offshore racing, I would leave them on for safety reasons, outboard lead potential and slightly better structural integrity.

Scott

:: 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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      Ralph Deeds ~ Monday 12-29-03 07:09:12 PM
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      Scott Sellers ~ Wednesday 12-31-03 01:20:39 PM
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