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SHTP 2012- who's doing it?

My first Attempt

Im in....
Kipeki, Swan 46.
Honolulu

Still have a way to go to be ready but I'm working it.
Shipping my boat next week to Point Richmond from Galveston.
I look forward to meeting you all.:D
 
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Nicholas said:
Kipeki, Swan 46.
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We have the carriage of the petit fours sorted.

Actually that SHTP tradition pre-dates me so someone else will have to explain. I just remember it was important and a Swan was involved (Seabird?).
 
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BobJ said:
We have the carriage of the petit fours sorted.

Actually that SHTP tradition pre-dates me so someone else will have to explain. I just remember it was important and a Swan was involved (Seabird?).
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I'm sure there is a story there somewhere......
Hehehe
Not even certain what they are. I spent most of my time under water on subs and they don't serve them in any of the Chief's clubs I inhabited.
 
One more

You guys can count me in as well. My first go at it so it should be a great adventure!
Looking like a Cal 25 at the moment and we will be sailing and training out of Alameda.
 
So much to do

Yes a humble Cal 25...got last place all locked up :) Now just need to outfit...starting from scatch. If you guys had to pick between autopilot and windvane which would you take? I'm thinking autopilot but curious on opinions. Maybe a wise person would have both. So much to do!

Jen
 
I would definitely go with an autopilot, whether you have a windvane or not. John on Dream Chaser broke his autopilot and had to go vane-only in the last race, and it sounded like it drove him nuts.

If you go with autopilot-only, then get two or three. I had two all wired up, a third in parts in the only dry part of the boat, and ideas for how to deal with a total electrical failure...

I've never used a windvane, so I won't say don't get one, but I was really happy without one, and I probably won't ever get one.
 
I did quite some shorthanded ocean miles on a 34 footer with a Monitor windvane and, if you have enough apparent wind, it's just fantastic. The easiness to set, fix and the lack of any noise makes it, in my opinion, an option to consider, even if slows you down a bit. I think it weights about 52 pounds, but you may recover that weight in batteries, solar panels... and the weight is on the stern, so helps keeping the bow up... :-)

On the other side, the NKE on my mini was a blast... surfing every wave and steering going up the wave and down the wave was really fun just to watch. But, of course, I had plenty of cables around, 2 big batteries and 2 of my Raymaine arms died while sailing. It was always a bit 'painful' to keep going. And that non-stop electric motor noise... sorry it did bother me...

Next step has to be the integration of a modern hydro-generator on a windvane... that will be cool!! ;-)

My $0.02,


Santi
 
I've got the older model Raymarine ST 4000+ and found it worked realy well until you got rocking downwind with the kite up even on max gain. It just couldn't get in the groove. I'm assuming some of you guys run the kite on the way to Hawaii and still manage to leave the helm.
 
For what it's worth. My first race in 2000 all I had was a Monitor wind vane. No auto pilot. The wind vane really teaches you how to trim sails.
 
Cal 25's are great boats.

I owned one, and was planning on racing it in the 2010 SHTP before I was offered the Mount Gay 30.

I think it is an absolutely great boat to race solo to Hawaii on handicap. It has a good rating, is cheap and well built, and will definitely surf.

The boats have pretty neutral, yet responsive helms. i never hooked up a vane or AP to mine, but I would think it would be well suited to either. i would definitely try to go with both. find a cheap used vane and an ST2000 and rock that.

best of luck in prepping for 2012.
 
cafemontaigne said:
Bug Light cocktail
Difficulty: Medium
Preparation Time: 6 months–∞
Cost: $$$$$

Ingredients:
-1 can Bug Light
-1 fresh BugLighter
-1.643 × 10^20 gallons ocean water (chilled)
-1 can whoop-ass (optional)

Preparation:
Open the can of Bug Light and pour into a boat-shaped cocktail shaker of your choice. Add the BugLighter. Pour some of the ocean water into the shaker. The smaller the shaker, the more water you should add. Be sure to leave enough water to float the shaker. Shake vigorously for 2-5 days, then let sit for 1-3 days, stirring occasionally. Finally, shake continuously for 1-2 weeks, while slowly warming the water to 85 degrees. Garnish with tropical fruit.

Serving Notes:
The final product will have a pungent, unpleasant smell, but a sweet and mellow taste. Best served alone, or as accompaniment to freeze-dried meals or fresh-caught mahi mahi.

Tip:
For a slightly sweeter version of this cocktail, add a can of whoop-ass, and shake more vigorously. It helps to have a larger, lighter, and more expensive shaker. This version will be ready to serve a little sooner.

Notes:
When you are done enjoying your Bug Light, save your BugLighter and dry it out in the sun for a few days before putting it back in the fridge. In a few years your BugLighter will be fresh again and ready to make another delicious cocktail. Some BugLighters can be reused this way many, many times.
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Hey! I suspect the SHTP vets all have suitable shakers on hand, Ben's is still rolling around from 2000. Those cocoanut shells ought to work fine too. I saw some at the Dollar store if anyone wants a spare/new one one.

Lucie
 
2012 Transpac

I was planning on doing it on my Ericson 28 + but now on a custom 20 built for the tp .
Ill be doing the 400 mile later this month . If I can tolerate it that ill do the trans pac with it..
 
OK so I keep threatening to do this race again

Well, I bought Cookie Jar back from Jim. I was boatless for 4 months (a record for me). Ron Moore is filling the deck holes, painting, non-skidding and giving CJ an open transom. I plan on doing the qualifier in spring and being on the line heading to Hanalei this summer. So I see Ronnie ended up with US 101 and I have heard rumors of other Moores planning on going. Can we get an OD start????? Could Color Blind or Moore Havoc be coaxed out of retirement? Anyway, I am really anxious to do this and I think the time is right. George
 
Velocious,

Congratulations! I am very excited to sail with and race against you to Hanalei. I know of a Moore owner that is very serious about doing the race. I will try to talk him into it. I know of a couple of others that are currently on the fence. It would be really great to get a Moore OD start. I am currently in Mexico on the baja haha but will be back around Dec. 1 and then it's full-on prep mode for SHTP. I also plan to do my 400 miler in the spring. perhaps we can go out together.

best,

ronnie
 
No idea if life circumstances will let me sail the race, but I'm going to do the qualifier either way. Let's have a Moore qualifier race this spring!

Got my new toy out for the first time this weekend and it was awesome. Should probably start working on the electrical system and start replacing all the old worn-out lines.... and i think I'm going to want to bring another kite or two along for the big race--know anyone with spares?
 
talon4u- i'll be back in the US and back at work by December 1. If you need any lines, i'd be happy to help you out. i'll make sure to get you hooked up.

velocious and talon4u- *IF* money and time allows, i plan to sail my qualifier from San Fran to Marina del Rey and then do the Guadalupe Island race and then trailer back to San Fran. it's a bit optimistic, but i think it may be in the cards. If not, i'm going to qualify around April. if it all works out, a group thing would be great.
 
April qualifier

So I have a spare spinnaker that I could loan out. I would love to do the coastal course to Marina del Rey with a 100 mile offshore turning mark in April. We'll see how things shape up. George
 
Qualifier to Del Rey in April sounds good to me. I was hanging out around Guadelupe Island not too long ago...looked lonely out there. Ronnie, I've got a painfully long hardware list here and once I sell a boat (anyone looking for a 505?) I'll probably end up in your store to spend some serious $$.
 
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