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SI with start order and class flag information for BOTH regattas:https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/4042/2011GBCASingleHandedandMixedDoubleRegattaSI.pdf

Quote from: STuma on May 11, 2011, 11:37:42 AM

Quote from: Jim Powers on May 09, 2011, 10:14:37 PM

Quote from: Eric713 on May 09, 2011, 04:51:38 PM
We're thinking about doing the mixed thing on Sunday.  Two boats have signed up for the Club Handicap Fleet.  They signed up using their PHRF non-spin rating rather then their club handicap rating. Kevin normally oversees this fleet but I don't think he is available at present.  Any feedback would be appreciated.. THANKS!

Ed,

I'm the PRO for the Single/Mixed Regatta. The NOR says three to make a class, so if three boats sign up for the Club Handicap, you will have a class.  For boats that have entered the GBCA Club Handicap Class, I will use the rating Kevin Box has assigned to boats in the Class, which is found here:http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2. I won't use the PHRF rating.

If the two boats currently entered in the Club Handicap class are the only boats entered as of the start of the Competitors' Briefing, I will give them the option of joining the non-spin class, assuming they are eligible, or refunding their entry fee.

Make sense?

Jim

Jim,

I am changing my boat from the J/22, "Bling" to the J/80, "Cluster".

Spinnaker for Single and Mixed.

Done

OK

Quote from: Eric713 on May 09, 2011, 04:51:38 PM
We're thinking about doing the mixed thing on Sunday.  Two boats have signed up for the Club Handicap Fleet.  They signed up using their PHRF non-spin rating rather then their club handicap rating. Kevin normally oversees this fleet but I don't think he is available at present.  Any feedback would be appreciated.. THANKS!

Ed,

I'm the PRO for the Single/Mixed Regatta. The NOR says three to make a class, so if three boats sign up for the Club Handicap, you will have a class.  For boats that have entered the GBCA Club Handicap Class, I will use the rating Kevin Box has assigned to boats in the Class, which is found here:http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2. I won't use the PHRF rating.

If the two boats currently entered in the Club Handicap class are the only boats entered as of the start of the Competitors' Briefing, I will give them the option of joining the non-spin class, assuming they are eligible, or refunding their entry fee.

Make sense?

Jim

Doug Shaffer and his crew on "Gambler" won first place in the 7 boat PHRF B class at Charleston Race Week. I don't know for sure who was on the crew other than Kevin Hayes, but congratulations to all.

Results:http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=3895&show_divisions=1

Beverly,
Can we have the Whaler for markset?

What mark? I was looking at telltales

Short cut to results:http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=3781

Thanks. Kevin, can you fix this please. Its on the events page under the correct date, needs to be changed on the "old" calendar

 The 2011 version of GBCA's Basic Sailboat Racing Seminar is set for June 18th. Registration is available at https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_club_events.php?CLUB_ID=162

This annual event is designed to introduce the novice skipper or crew to the Racing Rules of Sailing, explain enough about how a race is managed to allow the skipper to know when to start and where to go, and touch on the basics of preparation of a boat and crew to race. Attendees spend about 3 hours in a class at the GBCA clubhouse and then go out on an assigned boat with a veteran crew and skipper to race in the Rum Race that afternoon, or have a veteran racer assigned to your boat and crew to help you for the race. Rum Races are pursuit races (the slower boats get a head start and the faster boats try to catch them) that start at the entrance to the Clear Lake Channel, race in a 13 mile triangle around designated platforms in Galveston Bay, and finish at the entrance to the Clear Lake Channel.

The finish is between Markers #1 and 2, but all Rum Races end the same way- at the post race party where the trophies (bottles of rum) are awarded to winners and the winners share their awards with the losers.

If you have a boat but have never raced, we have just the fleet for you. The Club Handicap Fleet is designed for the sailor who doesn't have racing sails, doesn't have his diver's number in speed dial, doesn't want to unload the blender, bimini and barbecue pit before every race, but who has his crew tighten up the jib sheet if gets within hailing distance of another boat. Come to the Seminar and race in the Rum Race that afternoon. You can get details on the Club Handicap Fleet from Board members Walter Caldwell or Beverly Caldwell, or  Kevin Box, who kills the chickens, or any of the regular participants in the Club Handicap Fleet.

The Seminar starts at 11:30 and will be over by 3pm, to allow time to get to boats. Lunch and soft drinks/water will served. All of this for only $10.00!!

https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_club_events.php?CLUB_ID=162

 Conundrum first warning signal is at 10:00

try this link:http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2011ConundrumNOR.pdf, or this one:https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_club_events.php?CLUB_ID=162

NOR, registration and list of registrants is also available at Regatta Network : https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_club_events.php?CLUB_ID=162

GBCA's Basic Sailboat Racing Seminar will now be held on June 18th, in conjunction with Rum Race # 2. Details will be posted within the next few weeks, but the Seminar will include the opportunity for attendees to have experienced racers help them race their own boat around the course for Rum Race # 2, or provide boats for attendees to join as working crew for the race. The date of the seminar is being moved to avoid a conflict with some other activities that weekend.