Author Archives: Tsmith

Non Race Debrief: June 12th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #5 North East (55) at 8-12 knots. Race course was 9 X (6 legs) Seems like the over early is becoming a habit! Set up for a Port approach and tacked to starboard at about 50 seconds … Continue reading

Race Debrief: June 5th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #4 East (90) wind at 10-15 knots. Race course was 2 6 9 2 X I am writing this the Tuesday after the race so this will be brief… Over early, giving room to “Chicken Soup” – … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 29th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #3 Southerly (175) wind at 5-13 knots. Race course was 8 4 8 X 8 What can you say about this race:  “You get caught standing behind just one sheep” Rock star start which no one else … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 22nd 2013

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Wednesday evening race #2 Westerly wind at 5-10 knots, switching to South Easterly 0-5 knots, then back to Westerly 3-8 knots. Race course was 2 8 X 2 X 2, (This was shortened to 4 legs). Another very tactical race..We … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 15th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #1 Westerly wind at 0-5 knots, switching to South Easterly 0-5 knots. Race course was 5 X, 5legs (This was shortened to 2 legs). Before we get started some education: malfeasance noun [U], an example of dishonest … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 8th 2013

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Wednesday Spring Challenge, this race does not count towards the regular Wed night series (Thanks be to Allah). Westerly wind at 8-10 knots with some lighter breeze, 5-8 knots especially towards the end. Race course was 2 X, 5legs (This … Continue reading

crew 101

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Be on time for boat call There simply is NO excuse for being late to the boat. Plan to be early so that you can help with the boat or simply relax and chat. Do not bring extra weight to … Continue reading

2012 race results

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Date Race Place # Boats 28 Apr Albion Launch day N/A N/A 2 May Wed practise N/A N/A 9 May Wed challenge  5  17 12 May MYC Launch day N/A N/A 16 May Wed race #1  3  5 19-20 May … Continue reading

2011 race results

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Date Race Place # Boats 1 Jun Wed race  1  3 4 Jun MYC Launch day N/A N/A 8 Jun Wed race  1  6 15 Jun Wed race  1  5 18-19 Jun M17 Blue Water Regatta (Sailing Team…Sikkenga)  17  23 … Continue reading