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: Mike Brruzzone ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Absolutely #4 or storm jib?
Info: (25542 views) Posted: Monday 3-2-09 10:37:30 AM
I have a storm jib too but rarely use it. When its really windy I lead the 75% 3/4 host four to the rail. Once in the Gulf of Farallons series I used a rail led 4 and first main reef. It's rare , , , but nice to have the small working jib.

mb

:: Yes, #4s are a safety necessity for ocean. I have a 75%
:: 3/4 host but most are slightly larger. I recommend the
:: smaller LP requiring forward lead. They're also great
:: for day crusing on the bay.
::
:: mb
::
:: :: I'm puzzling over whether to get a #4 or storm jib for
:: :: all the double handed ocean races. Any suggestions and
:: :: rationale for one or the other? Thanks.

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