Still obstacles to getting the season started. It was a good idea to cancel Blakely Rock yesterday. CSR did delay having the boat ready. We weren’t able to move her until Saturday AM but now back at Shilshole. The minor issue is getting the rigged tuned. It isn’t as close to where we want it so will take a little more work which may impact PSSR race this coming weekend. This brings me to these items:
- Are we committed to PSSR this coming weekend? The first warning is at 1100, so with the new rig dock time would be 0900. They typically finish us by 1600 and back to the dock by 1700. Back to the dock a little earlier on Sunday. To be competitive for the race we will need (1) a full crew of 7-8, (2) no heavy wind (need to break-in new rigging in lighter air), and (3) do we have the crew skillsets for the different positions. As of this afternoon, I have a commitment of 5 for Sat/Sun, 3 maybes on Saturday, and only 1 maybe for Sunday. If light air then we could do it with 5-6. The critical positions will be headsail trimmers. Steve currently has back issues so can’t do any trimming. I set tentative positions set but they could change depending on final crew. The forecast is for light to medium air this weekend but almost a week out it can easily change. Even if we get the crew sorted out if the forecast increases wind to > 15 kts will entertain canceling. Right now I assume the forecast will hold but will keep you posted as we get closer to the weekend. So — need to make a commitment for this weekend if critical crew # and positions. If you haven’t already done so, please update availability no later than Tuesday evening.
- Major Race Planning
- Race Week Mon-Fri June 20-24th: Also includes delivery the Saturday before and after. I need to set my work schedule as I am currently fully booked up to this week and need to know if we are doing it or not. Other issues that need pre-planning are slip reservation, lodging, and setting crew. Need a good core crew of 7-8 to be competitive. As it is a week of racing, you would need to decide if you are racing all 5 days or only some days. For planning please look at these dates (deliveries and racing Mon-Fri) and mark availability. Even if you aren’t sure, I need to know if you are a YES (and which dates), a MAYBE, or for sure a NO. Also in the note section place, a # I, 2, 3, 4 or 5 on your interest level (5 being high) Also add other brief comments. You can also add a post to these events. I will need to make an up/down call by end of April if we attempt this race, or I need to recruit alternate crew.
- Round the County Sat/Sun November 12-13: Also delivery Friday before and Monday afterward. Takes early planning. Can be an intense race. Will need lodging/food at Roche Harbor. Need experienced crew and the weather can be cold and breezy. May even recruit outside crew to fill-in if we can’t meet numbers. Again need to know your availability and absolutes of YES/NO if you know already, if not then a MAYBE and scale on interest and any notes.
That’s it for now on schedule. Need to make call on PSSR by Tuesday night, then Race Week by end of April (sooner would be better), then anything you know about Round the County. Sorry for the long posts just trying to finalize the racing season. If you need to make any comments do so in the post section below.
Recent Comments
Update #1
RTC Update #1 went out earlier today via a separate email. This is a double-check that you received that email. Please read the email completely but pay attention to the waiver and alternate moorage comments. thanks
-jw
Wednesday Spring Series #1 update
When you get a chance, update your availability for Wednesday. Would be nice to know the final tally by Tuesday night. It will dictate if we are racing on Wednesday. Right now only 4 confirmed. (Alex I added you in case of a last-minute change, but based on what you said on Sunday planning that you are out).
As before dock time is 17:30 and leave at 18:00. Right now just the new sails on the boat. By default will use them, but I may be able to get the old ones to the boat on Wednesday. Will need extra time to put the main on.
Weather: Current forecast shows rain and winds around 10-12 kts. A few models push it into the mid-teens. There is a moderately intense low pressure moving through Wednesday. Depending on if it arrives on time and/or if it enters Puget Sound more to the north or south those factors can cause a big shift in the wind forecast.
Watch for late-minute notices and announcements (Tuesday night or even Wednesday AM). Depending on # of crew confirmed and if forecasts changes we may not get race #1 in. If the forecast gets into the upper teens with rain and short # of crew then may not go out. I'll keep you posted.
j
Just doing a test on downloading the ProStart Tracks to see if this system works:
3BF Track
WEDNESDAY RACE#2 DEBRIEF:
It was great being on the boat Wednesday Greetings! Here is my first draft, please correct as add any details you remember. Thanks. -Rich
Summary
SI's were just released. If you want to review all race documents, they are linked on the event page (below CYC insignia). Scroll over and click. I will bring printed copies.
Finally Drew Zangle will be joining us for one or both days. He has raced with us before , is a very good sailor. He now crews with Lodos, another J/109 but she was sold and the skipper just bought a J/111 so they are without a boat for a bit. On the day(s) he crews my plan will be for him to trim headsail and coach the other trimmer. Then trimmer#2 will rotate out and learn pit. After first race then flip-flop for the next race. This should minimize the time the back of the boat has to instruct and will help bring the new trimmers up to speed faster.
Let me know if any other issues, see you at 0930. J