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: Harvey Green ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: A Thoroughbred For Seniors
Info: (19764 views) Posted: Tuesday 3-16-04 10:15:37 PM

Why limit the thrill of sailing a thoroughbred to E-27 racers? Let's figure to configure the boat so it is more suited to day-cruising light-handed on SF Bay and beyond. Start by adding a torpedo-bulb to the keel. According to Carl S. via Steve Seal, 500# would equal two hardies on the rail. Next fit a Hoyte Boom for a non-overlapping jib with slab-reefing. While we're at it, installing a SailDrive would certainly eliminate the reported hassels with conventional out-boards. For those who sail often, wet-sail the boat and expect that there will be a market for a not-raced heavier boat. If, over time, enough of these E's emerged, a sub-class (no value-judgement intended) might organize. I believe Alerion Express owners have started a class with very few boats. Am anxious to receive feed-back re: the above crazy-talk. Cheers, Harvey 925-943-1707

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