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    SHTP 6/30 - 7/1 distance made good

    I've assembled a spreadsheet that accepts position reports (boat, date/time, lat, lon) and produces distance/speed run/made good. Given that the trackers are not sending data at convenient 24 hour intervals, the run distances are normalized to 24 hours; this introduces errors and estimation...
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    Is there a way to observe tracker positions?

    I'm wondering if the tracker positions will be posted as the race progresses, and if so, where/how does one see them? I looked at the jibeset.net page that seems to be the one that would show tracks, and the note on that page is to click a buttom "Race WebTV" to display positions as the race is...
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    2019 LongPac discussion is open for postings.

    This is the forum for the 2019 Great Pacific Longitude Race (the LongPac). Race start is scheduled for July 3, which is going to arrive more quickly than one expects...
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    Tiger Beetle visiting Nawiliwili and Hanalei

    Tiger Beetle and I are headed over to Nawiliwili Harbor this weekend, and then anchored out in Hanalei Bay (conditions permitting). I'm planning to stop by the Nawiliwili Yacht Club and say hello. Currently I'm in Kewalo Harbor on Oahu. If people are interested, I can report back how things...
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    Kidde recalls fire extinguishers - I have them on Tiger Beetle

    While exploring the Cal Fire web site for news on the Southern California fire(s), I read a note regarding a recall on Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles. In looking at what's on board Tiger Beetle, three of the four fire extinguishers are in the recall list. In my case these are...
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    LongPac SSB test / chat Sat and Sunday

    As per discussion at the LongPac skipper's meeting, we will be holding two SSB radio checks this weekend: Saturday June 15 noon PDT on 4.021.0 MHz and 4.027.0 MHz Sunday June 16 1800 PDT on 4.021.0 MHz and 4.027.0 MHz The frequencies are USB (upper...
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    tsunami debris to avoid off the coast

    The debris field is out there from the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011, and here's a report of small (20 foot) boat that came ashore in Crescent City, Ca. http://www.triplicate.com/News/Breaking-News/Japanese-boat-found-in-Crescent-City-confirmed-as-first-tsunami-debris-in-California That...
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    2013 LongPac - race rules?

    I'm keen to give the 2013 LongPac a shot, along with Kristen (we would be doublehanded)... race start is listed as Wednesday June 19, I've already notified the lab that I am likely to be missing that week. Any ideas on when will the race rules, etc. be published? I'm mostly looking into...
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    Koh Samia lost the keel

    I read this evening on Sailing Anarchy that Koh Samia (Mini 6.5 #714) lost the keel off Marina Del Rey in Santa Monica Bay. He is ok. He was prepping the boat for the 2012 SSS TransPac, and this is a bit of a set-back, to say the least. Words of encouragement would be a good thing...
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    Return Trip Logs now posted

    The first return trip report has been received from Idefix. Logs and positions will be posted as they come in. Many thanks to Matt for setting this up: http://sfbaysss.org/TransPac/transpac2010/return_log.html - rob/beetle
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    Fleet check-in idea

    I read through the TransPac 2009 (full crew transpac out of Los Angeles), and rather like what they are doing with daily checkins within the fleet: http://www.transpacrace.com/docs/2009racedocs/TPYC2009_SI.pdf 8AM SSB check-in across the fleet with dedicated communications yacht Alaska Eagle...
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    Anchors and LongPac inspection

    One of the things the inspectors will be checking for is an anchor, chain, and rode on the boat, as per RRC 4.14: "4.14 Suitable anchor, chain and cable, as determined by the anchor manufacturer's recommendation for the size and type of yacht." It will really help out the inspectors if each...
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    Class on building laminate composite structure (a rudder)

    Is there any interest in having a semi-organized class on how to build a simple laminate composite structure (e.g., an emergency rudder)? We do have people in the SSS that have enormous talent in this regard, and I'm not one of them - I just have a fair bit of experience in various ways to do...
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