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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>Greetings fellow
Tuners,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>Two big events are
just around the corner - Vallejo this weekend, and a practice/mentoring/fun Tuna
Tune-up the following Saturday.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>By now anyone who is
doing Vallejo is entered and presumably has the race instructions (go to YRA.org
if not), this is just a reminder that at our New Years party we decided to do it
white sails only to try to get more like 10 boats rather than our usual 5
spinnaker entries.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>We didn't discuss
genoas, but my sense is that while it is a PHRF race, anybody who doesn't have a
spinnaker probably doesn't have a genoa either, so to make it more fair we
should sail it just main and class lapper. Since this notice is
going out so close to the event I won't personally protest anyone who sails with
a genoa (or even a spinnaker, since it is officially PHRF), but as your
sometimes fearless leader I'd rather everyone stick to the
125.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>Two more details: we
generally try to squeeze as many of us into close proximity in the municipal
marina (which is after the YC, for newbies), so if there are other Santanas who
finish close to you hang around and try to go in together. Steve
Buckingham is bringing his bbq, I will bring mine, but we don't have an
organized potluck this year, just too much going on in my life. (Remember
berthing in the marina is $20, but worth it if you want to sleep on your boat,
which is basically impossible in the YC.) And if anyone is short of crew
send a fast email to the list or call me, I have just one crew as of now, so
perhaps we'd combine boats. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689260414-02052008>Now for the
10th: I have talked with about half the fleet so far, and I think we have
at least 5 boats coming. If you plan on coming but haven't talked to
me or Michael yet, please let me know. Here is the schedule from Pat
Broderick:</SPAN></FONT></DIV><FONT><SPAN class=689260414-02052008><SPAN
class=905304505-29042008>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1030 (or so) Arrive at the CYC and "check-in" (and
sign waivers)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1100 - 1200 "Chalk Talk" <SPAN
class=905304505-29042008>by <SPAN class=689260414-02052008>Jan Grygier
</SPAN>and other fast Tuners;</SPAN> look at boats</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1200 - 1300 Lunch and socializing. The "Pelican
Grill" is open for burgers, salads, and that sort of thing.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1300 - 1500 Set up a Start/Finish Line and a short
windward-leeward course. Run several "Starts" and several short races with
"mentors" on board boats. Switch mentors if possible?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>I can bring my Wyliecat over to use as the
"committee boat". I volunteer to be the "committee."<SPAN
class=689260414-02052008> (That's Pat...)</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>If I have advance notice I think I can borrow several
small buoys from the SYC and probably enough signal flags to run the practice
races. Or, if there's another source let me know.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1500 +/- Back to the CYC Harbor for "debriefing" and
going home for those departing.</FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=689260414-02052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>We are all welcome to
stay at Corinthian overnight on our boats; I will be heading back because our
family is sailing to KFOG Kaboom that evening (which is the funnest fireworks
show of the year, since it always has great music and almost never has fog, a
great advantage over July 4th).</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Jan Grygier, <SPAN
class=689260414-02052008>Carlos #5020</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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