Spinnaker Sailors,
Before the spinnaker schedule sort of fell apart, I think we had a
good series going. However, participation was never good and was
spotty at best.
1. Vallejo Opener
2. 2nd Half Opener (Saturday In-the-Bay Race only)
3. Plastic Classic, but I agree with Michael that the conflict with
the Lipton has always been a problem. Too bad the BVBC moved the
date so it conflicts. I'd substitute one of the HDA races - which
would make both of the following part of the series.
4. Either HDA Island Tour or Knox Bonita - or both.
5. Pumpkin Saturday races (but I'm hesitant this time around since I
had too much trouble with the RYC registration/pay program for the
Nationals -- I'll probably sit this year's Pumpkin out)
I don't think the Big Daddy is suited for Santanas and would not vote
for it.
The SSS is always happy to set up classes for 5 or more boats, so a
short handed Santana Series is always possible: 3-Bridge Fiasco, In-
the-Bay, East Bay Estuary, Vallejo 1 - 2 are all races inside SF Bay.
I'm hesitant to put ocean races in, however. I think ocean races
call for experience and understanding - they are not "pack an extra
sandwich and go." I wouldn't want someone who's not prepared to get
into trouble. I think boats need to be set up right, skippers/crew
need to be prepared/safety equipment needs to be in place. Even the
lightship race(s) can be a test if conditions are rough. The last
couple of years things have been pretty quiet out there, but I've
either opted to not go at the last minute or turned back when things
became too much about a third of the time over the 30+ years I've
been racing out the Gate. I don't want to see an untried Santana get
into serious trouble.
Pat
On Aug 16, 2007, at 2:30 AM, Pete Trachy wrote:
> I would really like to get an active spinnaker series going again
> in our fleet next year. It is fun to go out and pop the chute up
> in 25 knots and come surfing in underneath the gate. I miss it and
> I know other people in our class do too. After the excellent
> turnout at nationals, I'd like to see if we can make something more
> substantial happen next year.
>> It seems that this could be an opportunity to fill out some of the
> year when the YRA series isn't happening and things are a little
> slower. Below is a proposed schedule:
>>> Early March: Big Daddy (3 races) - Southampton. We would not be
> allowed to do the pursuit race because we are too slow and the day
> is still too short at that time of the year. However, the RYC
> people said the saw no reason why we couldn't have a one design
> start for the buoy racing on Saturday.
>> Late March: Double Handed Lightship (1 race) - Out the gate.
>> Early May: Vallejo (1 race) - Long, recquires knowledge of
> currents and wind to win. Traditionally highly attended.
>> Late October: Great Pumpkin (3 races) - This race has traditionally
> been strongly attended. Held at Southampton shoals, the wind is
> often light.
>>> Potential Additional Races:
>> Three Bridge Fiasco - Mid January, often don't finish because of wind.
> Plastic Classic
> 2nd 1/2 Opener - Late July. Nice to have a few races when it is
> really blowing.
> Vallejo 1/2 - Fall, good attendance in 2006.
>> I feel that there is room for an additional race or two in the
> above schedule. One option is to pay regatta pro to hold somethng
> for us, or to run an event off the bay view boat club course in the
> south bay.
>> If you are interested, please reply to the list with your thoughts.
>> Thanks,
>> Pete
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