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: Bob Harvey ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Re: life lines
Info: (25873 views) Posted: Tuesday 5-21-02 06:14:00 AM
Bob Doerr on 5/20/102 11:12 PM said:

>>We are discussing various solutions and trying to stay

>>within the class rule which states, in part:

>>

>>"They shall be continuous from the aft stanchion to the

>>bow pulpit on each side. Minimum size is 1/8"

>>stainless."

>>

>>If anyone has a solution I am open to it. If we figure it

>>out I'll let you know.

>>

Bob:

My interpretation of the rule stated above would be the lines must be continuous from the last STANCHION, not the stern pulpit. We brought ours to the toerail aboat 16 inches aft of the last stanchion. Then we run webbing from the last stanchion to the stern pulpit.

We thought about 'dead ending' the lifeline at the rear most stanchion with a D ring fitting, but I wasn't real comfortable with the 'pocket' stanchion setups strength, and figured the toerail was a better endpoint.

Doesn't interfere with the winch handle or the lift bridle attachment points and is strong.

I've sailed without the webbing, but it's spooky when a big puff shuts off suddenly and the boat rolls WAY to windward. My toes were looking to get under the traveller quickly! (It's embarrasing for the helmsman go over)

Bob Harvey

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