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: Howard
Subject: Upgraded Winches
Info: (17584 views) Posted: Thursday 10-18-07 03:25:58 PM
Sounds good, ordered them this morning.

:: not really, the speed ratio isn't that much better, I
:: just had planned on using the 16's eventually on the
:: cabin top, and adding additional 16's to the genoa,
:: however, I found a set of 32's on ebay for the price of
:: one 32 and decided to add those instead. They are nice
:: in a blow though.
::
:: :: Thanks for the input, would you recommend that I go with
:: :: the 32's over the two speed 16's?
:: ::
:: :: ::
:: :: :: I completed a winch upgrade to the boat about a year ago
:: :: :: where I replaced the Lewmars with Harkens. I started out
:: :: :: with the Harken 16's single speed on the genoa winches,
:: :: :: and have recently moved those to the cabin top for
:: :: :: halyard use, and placed Harken 32s 2 speed on the genoa.
:: :: :: The Harken winches are excellent in ALL respects.
:: ::
:: :: :: Tom
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I am looking at upgrading the jib winches on my Express
:: :: :: :: 27 from Barient 10 to a two speed Harken 16X2. Anybody
:: :: :: :: have any input on this? I have found the Barient 10's
:: :: :: :: inadequate in a good blow, especially for the genoa.
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Your input would be greatly appreciate!

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