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SHTP Get-Together at EYC 12/13/09

BobJ

BobJ

Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
I decided not to do a diesel engine seminar in this seminar series, which frees up a month to do something else. I was thinking about a smaller get-together for those actively preparing for the 2010 race - maybe we could get a few of the local boats together and see how the projects are coming along.

It would provide a chance to get some boat-specific advice from local race veterans, see a couple of other entrant's boats, give you a chance to show off that new gear you just installed, perhaps get a pre-inspection opinion about how you've addressed a particular race requirement - that sort of thing.

Don't clean the boat up - just motor over (?) and show us how it's coming.

It would be on the weekend - 12/12 or 12/13 - probably in the East Bay - somewhere we could get several slips close together for part of a day.

Would this be helpful? Any suggestions? Who would participate?
 
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Get together Dec.

Bob, I for one would love to see that. While I am sure I won't hit 2010 race I am actively preparing my boat for 2012 and as I am such a visual learner it would be very helpful to see vet. boats and boats in progress. Even if it was just an informal gathering of vets and soon to be vets without their boats it would be helpful. Great idea.
 
This board's been mighty quiet. Hopefully it's because you SHTP hopefuls are diligently working on your boats and don't have time to post.

It's time to either get the weekend get-together nailed down or cancel it. The guest docks at Encinal Yacht Club have been reserved. Based on the show of hands at the Steering Seminar, there was a slight preference for Sunday (12/13) over Saturday but I think we can still do it on either day - I'd like to give priority to the wishes of those planning to bring their boats.

I need to know who is bringing a boat. Please reply here or if you're unable to do that, send an e-mail to [email protected]

Thanks.
 
Saturday, December 12th

I would like to bring my boat over on Saturday the 12th, arrive at Encinal YC by 11:00am. My boat is Second Verse, a Cascade 36. I have installed a HydroVane if anyone wants to take a look at this, plus wind and solar. I also have storm windows, a custom made emergency tiller, an so on. All I need is a rigging inspection :). Anyone want to do this while I'm at the dock?

I would love to see some other boats planning to go! This is most of the fun! Does anyone else want to bring their boat over? Put me down for a case of Christmas ale!

Also, due to the tides that day, I won't be able to get back into Coyote Point Marina in the late afternoon. Can I bring her back on Sunday?

Cheers,

AJ
Second Verse
650-867-2145
 
ajgoldman said:
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Also, due to the tides that day, I won't be able to get back into Coyote Point Marina in the late afternoon. Can I bring her back on Sunday?

Cheers,

AJ
Second Verse
650-867-2145
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Since that is the weekend after the lighted boat parade, and Encinal has nothing else booked into the guest docks, there should be no problem for those who might, for various reasons, have to linger for a few days.

John
Blueberry, Nonsuch 22, sail #48
 
I'm still interested. I wasn't planning to bring my own boat, because my TransPac prep is on hold and my chances of making the race are dwindling. But I could show my E-rudder and window covers, either with or without the boat.

Either day is OK for me.
Max
 
Can't make this one due to distance constraints - but still figuring on making it down that way for a mid-june start.

Yes ,it is pretty quiet, maybe we should re-institute the 'garbage rule' to generate some discussion.

.....or look for some mini guys.

jim/haulback
 
Be careful what you wish for Jim. Actually the Mini guys are doing fine - even the one from up your way. Not much activity on their board either though.


I'll pick you up and deliver you back to the Oakland Airport if you want to come down for the weekend.
 
I wonder if any of the veterans of the race could bring their boats for show and tell, too? It was great seeing Bob's boat at Vallejo, and it would be very helpful again to see how you all who have made the trip a few times have approached fitting out your boats. My boat is currently on the hard at Svendsen's getting new standing rigging (including a new backstay antenna), bottom paint and other goodies. If the boat is back in one piece by then, I'll bring it (unfortunately only Sunday works for me).
 
I'll bring over Feolena

She still has alot of the stuff I used for the race and trip back. plus I need to get her out now and then

Rob
 
December Get-Together: Small..Medium..Large...And everything in Between!

I would second Paul's request...It would be great to see some veteran boats...Feolena would be great...I have a personal request of seeing how Rob has Tiger Beetle setup:) If some of the SHTP veterans have time...seeing three different boats of varying size would be great along with other SHTP 2010 Racers if their boats are somewhat together! Say the Cal 20 Blackfeathers for the small range...Valient 32 Feolena for the medium size range...and NM45 Tiger Beetle for that upper range. I will be happy to bring over "Blue Moon" if the rig is back up by then. I currently have the rig down making all that was old...new again...Any thoughts from the rest of the SSS community? Are we really looking at only 8 or 9 boats for the SHTP 2010!? We may have to up the Bug Light level to really start drawing in the Wierdos....:)

Adam
s/v Blue Moon
International Folkboat #175
 
Get together Dec.

I will be out of town this weekend but will plan on being back Saturday night if the get together is going to be Sunday. Any decision yet as to the day?
 
Tiger Beetle is back from Cabo San Lucas (arrived in San Francisco last weekend), and it would be fun to get together at EYC Saturday or Sunday next weekend (Dec 12 or 13). Is there a preference for day? Would be better to select the day that might be less rainy.

- rob/beetle
 
We need to nail this down so let's say mid-day on Sunday and take our chances with the weather (majority rules). Things are pretty quiet around EYC so you can probably leave your boat an extra day if the weather isn't good for the return trip - maybe we can work out some rides back to marinas if necessary.

It sounds like we'll be short on newer boats in the fleet to look at, but we'll have several race vets there (thanks guys/gals) - even a special guest or two from out of town. (Haulback, are you sure you can't fit this in?) So this might morph into more of a SHTP groupie gathering - I'm good with that.

Maybe some of us can carpool to a place in Alameda for a late lunch or early dinner - I'm open to suggestions.

Who else is planning to come?
 
Bueller ? Anyone? Bueller?

Bob,
I live in the North Bay if anyone wants to ride share. Also would love to meet for lunch and could also give rides to marinas if any one wants a ride. Scott
 
Conversely, if anyone wants to save a bridge toll and take a chance on getting wet, I expect to be heading over by boat from South Beach.
Max
 
Instructions for Sunday

This is shaping up to be a good time and it appears we'll have a better day for weather than Saturday would have been. (Don't hold me to that!)

If you're arriving at Encinal Yacht Club by boat, please refer to the following dock illustration:

http://www.encinal.org/pageResource/facilities/2008/docs/2006EncinalYachtClubDockingPlan.pdf

The Port Captain has requested that boats tie up in the area between "B" and "C" docks, bows out. This is their normal procedure for cruise-ins, etc. Then please come up to the club and sign in.

Those arriving by car do not need to back into their parking spaces (that's a joke). You are again requested to register when you enter the club (same as we do at the Oakland YC meetings).

Brunch will be available in the club from 1200-1400 if you're interested. The bar will also be open. If you decide to have brunch it would be nice to let the club know ahead of time - the Manager is afraid we'll show up with 20-30 people looking to eat.

Even if you are coming by land, feel free to bring any gear you want to show off or ask questions about. But the more boats the better - I'd bring mine if it wasn't in a million pieces.
 
I'm in

Wishing it were by sea with a shiny new rig and other goodies to show, but I will be arriving by land. Culebra is delayed getting back into the water, a few blocks away at Svendsen's. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Paul
 
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