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  1. Critter

    May 12 substitute race set

    Hi all, Here's an update on our schedule shuffling and related issues: 1. We are racing on May 12. The Stand Down Marathon takes the place of the Singlehanded Farallones. If you already entered the SHF, by default you are now entered in the SDM. You may certainly withdraw your entry if this...
  2. Critter

    Early start Wednesday for Corinthian awards meeting

    Please note that the Corinthian Race awards and T shirts will be handed out earlier than usual, starting at 6:30 pm. This is so that the Singlehanded TransPac seminar on provisioning and medical preparedness can start afterwards without running too late. Everyone is invited to stick around for...
  3. Critter

    Blackaller is off station

    I just got word that Blackaller buoy won't be on station for the Three Bridge Fiasco Saturday. If anyone has a lead on a decent-sized mark with ground tackle, and/or the time to set it before 0900 Saturday, let's talk. SSS now owns an inflatable mark which we can use; in that case we'll want...
  4. Critter

    Seeking Dan Newland - SSS history

    Anybody have an email address or phone number for Dan Newland? Send me a PM please. Also, who's the reigning expert on SSS history? I'm thinking Beetle Rob. Anyone else I should talk to? thanks Max
  5. Critter

    2012 rules posted

    The 2012 Notice of Race and Standing Sailing Instructions are now available for download. See the link on the front page. Look them over closely, as there are some changes. Most notably, in our ocean races all boats will be required to have lifelines. Last year we exempted boats under 30 feet...
  6. Critter

    Rigging seminar Wed. 12/14

    Don't miss this month's SH TransPac prep seminar Wednesday Dec. 14 at Oakland YC. The bar will be open at 6:30 pm, the talk starts at 7. This one focuses on rigging and is presented by race vet Ronnie Simpson and Ryan Nelson of the West Marine Rigging Shop in Alameda. Be there!
  7. Critter

    Cabo Race shorthanded 3/31/12

    This from Scott Poe, a kindred spirit in Southern California: Cabo 2012 We’d like to invite you to join us to race double-handed in Balboa YC’s 2012 Cabo Race. Scheduled for March 31, this 800 mile downwind sleighride from Newport Beach, CA to Cabo San Lucas is a great alternative to, or...
  8. Critter

    Electrics seminar Wednesday 11/16

    Don't miss the seminar on Power Management & Generation, this Wednesday Nov. 16, 7:00 pm at Oakland YC. This is an important one! Heck, they're all important. Got opera tickets, or I'd be there. Max
  9. Critter

    2012 race schedule - provisional

    In response to many requests, here it is: Jan. 28 Three Bridge Fiasco Apr. 7 Corinthian Race May 12 Singlehanded Farallones June 30 Singlehanded TransPac starts Aug. 25 Half Moon Bay Sep. 8 Richmond - South Beach (or a new course in the bay) Oct. 6-7 Vallejo 1-2 Still subject to...
  10. Critter

    Vallejo 1-2 skippers meeting Wednesday

    This Wednesday, Oct 12 at 7:30 pm at Oakland YC, it's the skippers meeting for the last race of the SSS season, the Vallejo 1-2: singlehanded up Saturday, doublehanded back Sunday. As usual, Wednesday is also the deadline for entering the race. No speaker lined up this time, but there's a good...
  11. Critter

    Updated season points are up

    See the link on the front page for the point standings after Richmond - South Beach. Now that the throwouts have been applied, there may be some surprises there. For instance, Max is in first place! Woo hoo! Oh ... wait ... it's Max the boat.
  12. Critter

    Restricted area violations in RSB race

    The provisional results of Saturday's Richmond South Beach race are now visible at Jibeset. Funny, but I see several boats listed as finishers that I either observed inside the prohibited area at the Richmond Long Wharf, or heard over VHF being called out for violating the restriction. The...
  13. Critter

    Bar pilot at OYC Wednesday

    At the skippers meeting for the SSS Richmond South Beach Race, David Weiss will give a presentation on bay traffic from the bar pilot's perspective. Everyone's welcome, whether or not you're entered in the race. Wednesday Sep. 14, 7:30 pm. Max
  14. Critter

    Sarcoma Cup this weekend

    SSS member and Sarcoma Cup founder Natalie Criou invites SSSers and all other local sailors to come out for the regatta this weekend, Aug 27-28. You probably know about it already, but Nat promises that with enough entries they'll set up a shorthanded division. All the info is at...
  15. Critter

    More HMB hats on order

    If you didn't get a cap down in Half Moon Bay and you want one, send me a private message through this forum or an email at a.crittenden <at> sri.com. More caps are on order, and I'll have them at the Richmond - South Beach skippers meeting Sept. 14. There should be more than enough to cover...
  16. Critter

    SSS wants YOU on race committee Saturday 8/13

    OK, I know a few of you are racing in the HDA Cityfront race Saturday. But if you're not, here's a great opportunity to give back to SSS and the local racing community. SSS is the sponsor of this race, meaning we provide the race committee. It's fun - electronic devices, pretty flags, and...
  17. Critter

    Half Moon Bay Race

    As usual, Half Moon Bay YC will be serving a barbecue dinner for SSS sailors and guests after our race Aug. 6. The menu is: (choice of entree) Steak, chicken or Portobello mushroom (for the vegematics) Baked potato Corn on the cob Salad Dessert This year you need to reserve your own dinners...
  18. Critter

    Search and Rescue talk Wednesday

    Everything you ever wanted to know, and hope you never need. Wednesday May 18, in conjunction with the Singlehanded Farallones skippers meeting, Susan Krala of the Coast Guard will give a presentation on Search and Rescue operations. Oakland YC, 7:30 pm as usual for the skippers meeting. Ms...
  19. Critter

    Guest speaker at skippers meeting Wed.

    Pardon the duplicate post - the part of the thread title that I wanted to stress doesn't show up on my screen. The skippers meeting for the SSS Corinthian Race is Wednesday March 30, 1930 hours at Oakland Yacht Club. We'll go over the do's and don'ts for Saturday's race. Following that, Jim...
  20. Critter

    Skippers meeting Wednesday - Jim Quanci talk

    Reminder, the skippers meeting for the SSS Corinthian Race is Wednesday March 30, 1930 hours at Oakland Yacht Club. We'll go over the do's and don'ts for Saturday's race. Following that, Jim Quanci will give a presentation on ocean racing in general and OYRA in particular. You've probably seen...
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