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It is difficult to see how they could enforce such a claim, having stood by doing nothing about it since 1978. How many times has Latitude 38 used the term in reference to our race? Has to be thousands. No one at TPYC reads Latitude? If they have filed a trade mark or copyright claim it would be subject to challenge. If the SSS wanted to mount such a challenge, I for one would be happy to chip in money for the fight.
BobJ
Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
Since the hedgehog hasn't responded yet, I'll chip in briefly.
The SSS went two rounds on this, against some pretty heavy hitters. A settlement was reached which apparently resolved the issue. Since this is a public forum it would be best to make inquiries directly to the board.
The SSS went two rounds on this, against some pretty heavy hitters. A settlement was reached which apparently resolved the issue. Since this is a public forum it would be best to make inquiries directly to the board.
Well, not knowing the back story or the terms of settlement, I'll continue to refer my summer 2018 adventure as the Singlehanded Transpac until I'm served with a restraining order.
BobJ
Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
I will too - it will always be the Singlehanded TransPac to those of us who've raced it.
I don't know the details but my recollection from conversation is it has more to do with how it's promoted in the future. An over-zealous promoter of another race mucked it up for the SSS.
I don't know the details but my recollection from conversation is it has more to do with how it's promoted in the future. An over-zealous promoter of another race mucked it up for the SSS.
solosailor
Member
So it sounds like we got bullied to no longer call it the "Singlehanded Transpac"?? So what is the outcome? Was it the "Transpac" abbreviation or Transpacific or both they had a problem with?
As John Rousmaniere, longtime sailor, Safety at Sea instructor, and author of many sailing books has written, " The most important piece of safety equipment is a healthy, fit sailor."
Exercise can take many forms. Over the years I've enjoyed running, climbing, hiking, and competitive rowing. These days it's more walking and biking. Next month I go into dry dock for knee replacement.
A recent day trip to a local National Park provided a fun hike. Not many have visited Pinnacles National Park in Central California, 30 miles south of Hollister. It's a beautiful place, not far away (1 hour, 20 minutes from Santa Cruz) with inspiring rock formations, caves, and a resident population of ~ 40, captive bred, condors, the largest North American land bird.
In the spring wildflowers abound, and the hills become a riot of color.
Summer is too hot for visiting, but fall and winter are perfect. There is a large campground, small store, even a pool. During our weekday visit, the road and trails were nearly empty.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnacles_National_Park
Exercise can take many forms. Over the years I've enjoyed running, climbing, hiking, and competitive rowing. These days it's more walking and biking. Next month I go into dry dock for knee replacement.
A recent day trip to a local National Park provided a fun hike. Not many have visited Pinnacles National Park in Central California, 30 miles south of Hollister. It's a beautiful place, not far away (1 hour, 20 minutes from Santa Cruz) with inspiring rock formations, caves, and a resident population of ~ 40, captive bred, condors, the largest North American land bird.
In the spring wildflowers abound, and the hills become a riot of color.
Summer is too hot for visiting, but fall and winter are perfect. There is a large campground, small store, even a pool. During our weekday visit, the road and trails were nearly empty.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnacles_National_Park
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After lunch yesterday on the sunny CBC race deck, Jackie shared her winning quart of Macapuno with aspiring CBC members. She even brought a lovely fruit pie....afterwords, we walked to the Cliff for the afternoon porpoise show. Good stuff.
The same Jackie was spotted by this author people watching at RYC after Saturday's Great Pumpkin bouy races. No grass growing on her wheels. SDK
The same Jackie was spotted by this author people watching at RYC after Saturday's Great Pumpkin bouy races. No grass growing on her wheels. SDK
With the recent nice weather, and knee replacement scheduled in 6 days time, I decided re-nonskidding WF's 200 square foot deck was a now or never proposition. I chose now, and set to the task.
First job was to wash the deck with Ajax, a rough scouring pad, and bristle brush. Then the choice of removing, masking taping, or coating with Vaseline deck equipment. A fourth option, free-handing with an angled paint brush was also an option. I chose a combination of the 3, leaving Vaseline out of the picture as too messy.
Then roughing up the previous paint was in order. I mostly used 220 and 320 grit sandpaper. The above projects took about a week, mostly on my knees. My finger tips now lack finger prints.
Then spreading the paint began. I used Interlux one-part polyurethane Brightside, color Seattle Grey. Into this I stirred finely ground walnut shells, available at most paint stores as a non-slip additive. I originally began with a foam roller. But quickly changed to a brush, which gave a more uniform surface and was easier to work around corners.
It took about a week to paint sections of deck, cabin house, and cockpit, as well as getting paint off myself. 3.5 quarts of Brightside was what it took for two coats. The new non-skid would dry overnight, allowing me to gently tread on painted sections while prepping for the next step. The second coat was thinned more and had less grit added than the first coat. I'm thankful squirrels racing on the nearby fence didn't attempt to jump onto the deck.
All in all, a satisfying project about to reach completion. Though I will never be joining the Painters Union!
First job was to wash the deck with Ajax, a rough scouring pad, and bristle brush. Then the choice of removing, masking taping, or coating with Vaseline deck equipment. A fourth option, free-handing with an angled paint brush was also an option. I chose a combination of the 3, leaving Vaseline out of the picture as too messy.
Then roughing up the previous paint was in order. I mostly used 220 and 320 grit sandpaper. The above projects took about a week, mostly on my knees. My finger tips now lack finger prints.
Then spreading the paint began. I used Interlux one-part polyurethane Brightside, color Seattle Grey. Into this I stirred finely ground walnut shells, available at most paint stores as a non-slip additive. I originally began with a foam roller. But quickly changed to a brush, which gave a more uniform surface and was easier to work around corners.
It took about a week to paint sections of deck, cabin house, and cockpit, as well as getting paint off myself. 3.5 quarts of Brightside was what it took for two coats. The new non-skid would dry overnight, allowing me to gently tread on painted sections while prepping for the next step. The second coat was thinned more and had less grit added than the first coat. I'm thankful squirrels racing on the nearby fence didn't attempt to jump onto the deck.
All in all, a satisfying project about to reach completion. Though I will never be joining the Painters Union!
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MAGICdreamer
Member
Well done, Sleddog! Pictures?
Best wishes for the drydocking session.
C&V&C
Best wishes for the drydocking session.
C&V&C
solosailor
Member
Any reason you didn't use Interlux "Interdeck" which comes in gray with non-skid?
Interlux "Interdeck" only has a dark gray, which would make my ship look too naval. Seattle Gray is light blue, the previous deck color, which I liked. By adding my own crushed walnut shell non-skid powder to the paint, I was able to vary the degree of friction according to the area of use. Nothing like having really rough non-skid right where you sit
Thanks Magic Dreamers for the good drydock wishes. I just built myself a walker using skateboard parts, so should be up and running in no time, hihi. Here's the requested pics.
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Though nowhere near as bad as the SF Bay area, fire smoke here in Monterey Bay is pretty thick. Hopefully rain due on Wednesday will put out the fire and clear the atmosphere.
When IMP first made her public debut the afternoon before the first SORC Race of 1977, the hundreds of onlookers at the St Pete Yacht Club Marina went hush. Nobody had seen a paint job like IMP's before. It was something special.
For a quart of Marianne's Kahlua Krunch ice cream donated by SSS Staff Commodore Hedgehog, what was the inspiration for IMP's revolutionary color scheme?
Was it
1) A stunning aerial photo of the Bora Bora Lagoon in French Polynesia.
2) The cover of the August, 1975 Laguna Beach Arts Festival program.
3) The lid of a jar of Ponds Cold Cream.
4) The cover of the Sept. 1976 Christian Science Sentinel.
5) A Tahitian pareu bought as a present on Moorea.
6) The French REVOLUTION, a very fast 36 footer of the early '70's painted in shades of red.
7) Painting of a Surrey millpond by George Boyce.
8) A critically endangered species of colored tarantula, the Poecilotheria metallica "Peacock spider."
Winner, winner chicken dinner will be announced Friday, Nov. 23. In the event of multiple winners, multiple spoons will be issued. Happy Thanksgiving all!
When IMP first made her public debut the afternoon before the first SORC Race of 1977, the hundreds of onlookers at the St Pete Yacht Club Marina went hush. Nobody had seen a paint job like IMP's before. It was something special.
For a quart of Marianne's Kahlua Krunch ice cream donated by SSS Staff Commodore Hedgehog, what was the inspiration for IMP's revolutionary color scheme?
Was it
1) A stunning aerial photo of the Bora Bora Lagoon in French Polynesia.
2) The cover of the August, 1975 Laguna Beach Arts Festival program.
3) The lid of a jar of Ponds Cold Cream.
4) The cover of the Sept. 1976 Christian Science Sentinel.
5) A Tahitian pareu bought as a present on Moorea.
6) The French REVOLUTION, a very fast 36 footer of the early '70's painted in shades of red.
7) Painting of a Surrey millpond by George Boyce.
8) A critically endangered species of colored tarantula, the Poecilotheria metallica "Peacock spider."
Winner, winner chicken dinner will be announced Friday, Nov. 23. In the event of multiple winners, multiple spoons will be issued. Happy Thanksgiving all!
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I hope it's #8 because that one is the most intriguing. I'd not heard of this kind of spider and information on it says: Intriguing about the genus is their typical resting pose. With the first two leg pairs forward, the last two leg pairs backward and an angry look, they’re sending a clear message: “Don’t come too close!”
And also....
The name “Poecilotheria” is derived from the Greek “poikilos” (spotted) and “therion” (wild beast).
And also....
The name “Poecilotheria” is derived from the Greek “poikilos” (spotted) and “therion” (wild beast).
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