Dear Tuna Sailors,<br><br>We hope to see many of you at the fleet meeting, this Fri, 17 Feb, 7 pm, at Pineapple Sails, A;ameda, to discuss the upcoming season and meet up with other Tuna Sailors. Below, you find the proposed race calendar for the OD-white sails series, the spinnaker series, and “featured races” that are not part of the series but we think attractive for Santanas. We will have the Nat’ls in Santa Cruz on July 27-29, and hope to organize two Santana-Saturday or Sundays, and a cruise out.<br>
<br>First, the OD-white sails series. So far, 10 boats have indicated they are “in” for the OD-series this year, with a couple of boats on the fence. This is very exciting! After talking to several of you, we are proposing to do the YRA OD series, augmented with two other races, and increase the number of throwouts. The two main reasons are comments from some folks who really dislike certain venues, and would rather not race there. Moreover, many of us have busy schedules, with commitments we can’t get out of interfering with sailboat racing. Increasing the number of races and allowing more throwouts gives everyone the opportunity to race a full season. We do realize there is a risk of spreading the fleet too thin, but with the enthusiasm for the 2012 season we have received we think it’s worth a try.<br>
<br>Bill King, the YRA-OD representative, has been very helpful to work with us to increase the number of YRA race days from the 4 listed in the calendar to 6. To do that, we can do the “Summer Sailstice” race as part of the OD series (it is now listed as party circuit race), and tag along with one of the WBRA races. We are still looking into exact dates, and hope to have that finalized before Friday. Moreover, YRA #1 (19 May-BYC), and YRA #4 (SYC, Bonita race), are currently planned as one-race days, however, if the fleet wants it, and is OK with using fixed marks, we can talk to the organizing YC to have 2 buoy races instead of one.<br>
<br>In addition to the YRA-OD series, we are proposing to add the Saturdays of two races to the OD-white sails calendar: the Wheeler Regatta on April 21-22, and the Sarcoma Cup on August 25-26. Both races are run by the BYC, have buoy races on Sat, a party on Sat night, and a long Bay race on Sun. We would especially like to promote the Sarcoma Cup and have it serve as the “Tuna of the Bay 2012” race, to encourage everyone who is not racing regularly to come out and race at least one event. There is a great party at the BYC on Sat night, allowing everyone to socialize.<br>
<br>For the spinnaker series there has been a problem with getting enough boats out for the past few years. It looks like we may have 4 boats this year, however, this is still not enough for an OD series. Therefore, we propose to do the Great Vallejo race on May 5-6 and Season Closure (Sept 29) from the YRA-party circuit as PHRF start (the 2nd Half Opener coincides with the Nat’ls). In addition, the Great Pumpkin Regatta will be sailed as a spinnaker series race, but is open for all (last year “Aquilla” beat everyone without a spinnaker). We can add the Sunday races from the Wheeler and Sarcoma cup if people are interested.<br>
<br>Finally, we are planning and seeking help for two Santana Saturday or Sundays and a cruise out. <br><br>All in all, things are looking good for the Tunas in 2012. We have at least two new fleet members racing in the OD series, others fixing up boats, cruising, & racing beercans, and a lot of “old timers” returning to racing. The support amongst sailors is great and we hope to assist you in every way we can to max out your Tuna experience! Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or ideas, and we will enlist your help in realizing them. Also, if you're planning to race or join the activities, please bring a check of $35 for your fleet dues.<br>
<br> <br><br>Fair Winds,<br><br> <br><br>Jennifer McKenna & Anna Alderkamp<br><br><br><div><span><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
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<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline"></span></p><div style="display:inline!important"><b><span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline">April 21<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Wheeler Regatta (BYC) (Saturday)</span></b></div>
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June 16<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>YRA #2, 2 Races, BVBC</div></span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><div style="text-align:left">
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June 23<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>YRA, Summer Sailstice (1 Bay race)</div></span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><div style="text-align:left">
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August 4<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>YRA #3, 2 Races, RYC</div></span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><div style="text-align:left">
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August 25<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Sarcoma Cup (BYC) (Saturday)</div></span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><div style="text-align:left">
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<br></div><div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left">September 29 potential WBRA race cityfront</div><div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left">
October 20<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Champion of Champions<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></div><div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left">
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Santana 22 Fleet, Proposed Spinnaker Races 2012</span></p></b></div>
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<div><b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">April 22<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Wheeler Regatta (BYC) (Sunday) (depending on interest)</span><br>
<span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><br><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">May 5-6<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>YRA, Great Vallejo Race</span><br>
<span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><br><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">August 26<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Sarcoma Cup (BYC) (Sunday) (depending on interest)</span><br>
<span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><br><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Sept 29<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>YRA, Season Closer (Saturday)</span><br>
<span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><br><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">October 27<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Great Pumpkin (RYC) (Saturday)</span></b></div>
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Santana 22 Fleet, Featured Races 2012</span></p></b></div>
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<div><span><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Feb 25 Jack Frost #3</span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><br>
</span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">March 17<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Rites of Spring (OYC)</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">March 18<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Shamrock Regatta (TIYC)</span></span></div>
<div><span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b></span></div><div><span><b style="font-weight:normal">March 24 Jack Frost #4<br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">April 7<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>SSS, Corinthian race</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">April 14<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Women Skipper’s Regatta (SYC)</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">April 15, 28 or 29?<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Santana Sunday at TI or Cruise to Angel Island ?</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">May 12, 13, 26, 27?<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Santana Sunday at TI or Cruise to Angel Island ?</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">July 14<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Plastic Classic </span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">July 14 Lipton Cup</span></span></div>
<div><span><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">July 27-29<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Nationals, Santa Cruz</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">July/August/Sept<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Santana Sunday or Cruise?</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">September 8<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>SSS, Bay race</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
</b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br></b><span style="font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">October 6-7<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>SSS, Vallejo 1-2</span><b style="font-weight:normal"><br>
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