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: Brendan
Subject: Outboard alternative - rules
Info: (19981 views) Posted: Friday 9-22-06 09:51:37 AM
The rules are clear:

EITHER: An operating motor which can propel the boat at a speed of at least 4 knots in smooth water and one (1) gallon of fuel with the motor secured directly to the support post under the cockpit while racing,

OR: 45 pounds of weight secured directly to the support post under the cockpit while racing.

A motor carried while racing has to: a) operate, b) propel the boat at 4 knots in _smooth_ water (implies 0 wind), and c) you must carry at least 1 gallon (though it doesn't need to be in the engine--only the motor needs to be secured to the support post)

:: The key words are "Either" and "or". Your motor doesn't
:: have to weigh 45 lbs, it just have to be able to move
:: the boat at 4knots. Now in what conditions is another
:: topic for discussion probably. Down a 30 foot wave you
:: wouldn't need much, but upwind in the ocean you would
:: probably need a 25 hp motor.
:: 

:: -Jason
::
::
:: :: The Way i read the class rules the must be a least forty
:: :: five Lbs of Motor weight.
:: ::
:: ::
:: ::
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: :: I've used a 4hp evinrude 2-stroke, and it works great.
:: :: :: 35# isn't too big to carry, and it does full speed on
:: :: :: the return trip from the delta.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I would like to replace my 2 hp honda with little biger
:: :: :: :: motor.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Alternative 4-5 hp tohatsu? Is the standart motor mount
:: :: :: :: capable of carring such load?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: It is twice the weight -around 55lbs.
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