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    12x12 Lewmar Hatch free

    12x12 OD x 10x10 ID anodized aluminum hatch free...83one-475-zero278
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    2023 SHTP Chairperson?

    Why hasn't the SSS Board appointed the 2023 SHTP Chairperson? Time's a wastin', and enthusiasm can be lost with any more delay. Come on team, you can do it.
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    Wanted: Used Main Cover

    removed
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    Free Aluminum Mast

    Hobie 14 clear anodized mast, 22.5 feet. No rigging. Cut mast in sections and create some nice booms for a couple of 20-30 footers. Or a flagpole. Free in Capitola. call skip at eightthreeone-4sevenfivezero27eight
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    Rimpac

    No SHTP sailors should be surprised by possible missile and torpedo launches, live fire, and darkened warships as they approach Kauai. The world's largest international war games, RIMPAC, was announced today and will be taking place in Hawaiian waters June 27-Aug.2. 26 participating nations, 47...
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    Nissan 3.5 Outboard, 2 stroke

    Sold
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    1/2" Maxi-Braid Plus

    At Blue Pelican
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    Emergency Rudder Foil

    Emergency Rudder Blade, 48"x12"x 1.25". Bombproof laminated marine plywood. 14 pounds. Built for RudderCraft Kick-Up Cassette, but will work with off the shelf pintles and gudgeons. $85. eightthreeone-475-027eight (Santa Cruz)
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    Small Boat Spinnakers

    all sold...
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    Cockpit Dodger 4 Sale

    Sold......
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    Consultation for 2014 SHTP

    Questions answered and suggestions offered for all aspects of SHTP 2014 and Pac Cup DH. Experienced skipper with 29 Transpacs/overall winner of SHTP, Pacific Cup, and Honolulu Races. I can help shortcut your prep, spend $ wisely, and have a safer and more fun passage. skipallan at sbc...
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    Seeking Gal Crew for Pac NW Adventures

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    New Boat 4 Sled

    10/28/10 Bug Lighters, Greetings from Capitola. Well Done, Bill, on your exceptional service to SSS. And welcome aboard Commodore Max! We anxiously await the launching of “Wisdom,” Alan H.'s new skerry. His PHRF just came in, and with a rating of 426, we are all in trouble. Meanwhile, I...
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    El Nino Non-Event

    There have been questions from some in the 2010 SHTP fleet regarding the effect of the current El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on potential racing conditions in the Eastern Pacific (EPAC) During El Niño(ENSO) episodes, such as occured in late 2009/early 2010, lower than normal atmospheric...
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    Weather/Tactics (Conclusion)

    Throughout its 32-year history the Singlehanded TransPac Race (SHTP) has earned many epithets - courageous, heroic, masochistic, insane. . . In 1998, after 14 days in the cramped confines of his Moore 24, Greg Morris characterized our odd contest with his own irreverent spin: "This race is like...
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    AVON Inflatable Dinghy

    AVON Redstart Inflatable. Hypalon. Ex. Cond., 8' x 35 lb. 2-3 passengers. Outboard bracket. Inflates w/ footpump in 2 min. New 2 part oars. SF Bay Area. $47 SOLD
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    Weather/Tactics Discussion (Part 7)

    PART 7: TROPICALS Hurricane Season in the EPAC, east of 140 W, begins May 15. Tropical development in the EPAC is monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, FLA. West of 140W, to 180W, the Central Pacific (CPAC) Hurricane Season begins June 1, runs to Nov. 30, and is...
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    Weather/Tactics Discussion (Part 6)

    PART 6: THE FINISH The downwind sprint from Kauai Approach Point, "Pt.B" at 23N x 158W, is 100 miles at 225m to the Finish Line off Puu Poa Pt., just east of the entrance to Hanalei Bay. Land starts to become visible at about 20 miles. The island of Kauai has rugged mountains and ridges. Mt...
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    Weather/Tactics Discussion (Part 5)

    PART 5: THE RUN. You have weathered the WINDY REACH, passed the RIDGE, sailed under the EPAC High during SLOTCARS. And now the last third of the SHTP is the RUN. You know that you have safely passed under the High and entered the Tradewinds when the barometer starts a gradual descent from...
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    Weather/Tactics Discussion (Part 4)

    PART 4: BUG LIGHTERS in SLOTCARS The middle third of the SHTP has been dubbed "SLOTCARS" by former SHTP winner and SSS weather treasure Stan Honey. The reason is each Bug Lighter has chosen his/her lane to cross the RIDGE. And must now live in that lane until the "SLOTCARS" section ends...
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