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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=304373714-07062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Pete et all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>I would add a caveat to Franks advise. Though
the right side of the course may generally have more favorable shifts in wind
direction, as one sails upwind, it is important to monitor wind velocity /
consistency. It can go light and shifty if you sail too far right.
General rule to keep in mind when balancing the equation concerning how far
right to go is, sail to where the wind it best or a least not
worst.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=304373714-07062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I have also been badly caught out sailing downwind
towards Angel Island on one occasion. There is often a strong south to
north current along the west side of Angel Island, particularly during an ebb
tide. If you don't account for this, you can get pushed left of the
leeward mark. The wind often goes light or lighter far left going downwind
(not a big surprise given the reverse is true going upwind) which can make it
hard to make or get back to the leeward mark.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=304373714-07062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=304373714-07062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Michael Andrews</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=304373714-07062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>811 Bonito</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> tuna-bounces@myfleet.org
[mailto:tuna-bounces@myfleet.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Cathy
Stierhoff<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 06, 2007 8:25 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Satanna
22<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Santana 22] Fw: Fwd: ODCA Racing This
Weekend<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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Pete. On a normal afternoon the thing to do after a start near the Knox buoy is
to sail off on port tack towards Sausalito's Hurricane Gulch. Eventually you
will sail into a port tack header, after which you will flop over to starboard
and be lifted to the top mark out near Yellow Bluff. This approach even seems to
work when current considerations would suggest otherwise.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">There's
a good chance that the bottom mark will be tucked in close to Angel Island down
near Pnt. Blunt. Whether approaching or leaving this mark, you can escape an
adverse current by sailing close to the Island.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Hope
this helps. One more thing: the Knox course can get very light and flukey and
sometimes a bit frustrating. Be prepared to be patient. Otherwise, it could be
just a great day to be sailing and racing.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Anyone
inteested in a raftup in Richardson Bay or Angel Island afterwards?</DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Cheers.
Frank</DIV>
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Original Message ----<BR>From: Pete Trachy <pete@tolachi.com><BR>To: List
Satanna 22 <tuna@myfleet.org><BR>Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 4:09:50
PM<BR>Subject: [Santana 22] Fwd: ODCA Racing This Weekend<BR><BR>
<DIV>Does anybody from saulsalito want to chime in with some
local<BR>knowledge? I think that we will have a few boats out that
haven't<BR>done too much racing in that
area.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Pete<BR><BR><BR>---------- Forwarded message
----------<BR>From: YRA of SF Bay <info@yra.org><BR>Date: Jun 6, 2007 2:46
PM<BR>Subject: ODCA Racing This Weekend<BR>To: YRA of SF Bay
<info@yra.org><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Hello ODCA Racers,<BR><BR>Just a
friendly reminder that your fleet has signed up to race the<BR>ODCA Knox Race
this weekend. The Current Sailing Instructions and<BR>Participants
list are attached, or, you can view the information<BR>online here: <A
href="http://www.yra.org/ODCA/odca_race_instructions.html" target=_blank
rel=nofollow>http://www.yra.org/ODCA/odca_race_instructions.html</A><BR><BR>We
hope to see all of you out there, have a great race!</DIV>
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