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: Jason Crowson ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: sails
Info: (22310 views) Posted: Saturday 6-3-06 07:42:07 PM
Roger,

On the question of the reaching chute, I would recommend not going with one. Most AP kites work fine on a reach, when needed. And most race committees rarely put you on a triangle course any more so there isn't too often times when you REALLY need a reaching chute. We have used a runner design the last couple of chutes and it even works well enough on the times when we need it.

As for the mast head kite question, it really depends on your conditions. In the SF bay I don't think it would be worth the benefit. If I were sailing regularly in SoCal or Seattle then I might think about it. I know the Detroit guys use them a lot so hopefully one of them will chime in.

Hope that helps, Jason

:: Does anyone use a reaching chute for PHRF, Is it worth
:: it?

:: Also I'm still looking for a used #4 jib if anyone has
:: one they dont need

:: Does anyone sail a lot of phrf and feel strongly that a
:: mast head chute is worth it?

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    Roger Shepley ~ Saturday 6-3-06 11:39:49 AM
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      Jason Crowson ~ Saturday 6-3-06 07:42:07 PM