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: Bryan Myers
Subject: Surveying a Express 27
Info: (15601 views) Posted: Thursday 3-27-14 12:45:25 AM
Check around the mast step (down below too) for signs of crushing by the mast. Its an $800 fix for mine. Bring a water meter and check everything, deck, rudder, hull. Rudder is an expensive repair if intruded. Check for broken strands in the forestay where it enters the compression fitting that connects it to the mast.

These boats are strong but neglect can take its toll.

Others can add to this I'm sure.

:: Hi,
::
:: I am surveying an Express 27 on Friday, 28 March and
:: would like input from owners on trouble spots to look
:: out for.
::
:: If you known spots that should be check that are not
:: obvious please let me know, on the message board or by
:: email.
::
:: This boat would be for me to use shorthanded.
::
:: Thanks you in advance.

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