GBCA Discussion Forum

Clubs in the Bay area need to seriously consider splitting the PHRF Spin fleet into A & B fleets.  Having raced three different small boats in the Galveston Bay area, always in PHRF Spin A Fleet, the match up simply doesn't work for the little guy.  By the time we've beat our way to the first weather mark, our ToD differential has evaporated.  The Shoe was a good example.  Leading up to the weekend of the race, registration showed 10 boats in PHRF Spin, 5 under 30' and 5 over 30'.  Lumped together, one of the smaller boats dropped out before the event.  The rest of us could only watch the big guys horizon us.  While the PHRF numbers are fair and square, the delta is simply too large to compete, usually.  Since most fleets need only three to form a class, no reason not to have a PHRF A & B.  We might see more of the smaller PHRF orphans return to the race course if they believed they could be competitive.  PROs could simply score PHRF A & B separately, and keep them on the same start/finish sequence.

Sincerely,

PHRF Hack 

Need one more crew for small sport boat.

GBCA Spring Regatta NOR and Registration?

No offense to the POHA that wants to fill in our Bay, but the Texas Sunset Commish sure ain't got much use for 'em.   Read 'em and weep POHA commishs:

http://www.portofhouston.com/static/gen/inside-the-port/Government/PHA-SunsetReport-080312.pdf

https://www.regattatech.com/events/CCYC/JuneFest12/registration/showEntryRoster

  Sorry.  Couldn't resist the urge.

Could someone kindly email me Brant's contact info?  We had a little gelcoat issue during the BBVA

goliadranger@gmail.com

PHRF road warrior seeks crew for Houston area and other venues.  Boat rates 135 and has competed from Texas to Key West to Charleston Race Week.  Prefer experienced sailors, but willing to develop committed talent.

If you're looking for some wind and waves in August, come visit us in Corpus.  We've got two regattas two weeks apart:

2011 NAVY REGATTA
Navy Base and Military Challenge Cup Races
Corpus Christi Yacht Club
Corpus Christi, Texas
August 6 - 7, 2011

http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubs/ccyc.html

CCYC Race Week August August 20-21

Who's game?

Two weeks out and the registration's looking mighty thin.  You sailors there in Houston holding back on registration, or is this another sparsely attended event out of HYC?  Last year something like 60 boats competed.

Score?

OK. Let's start the smacktalk.  Who's taking what class?  I'll start:

J-105: Two Feathers, Mark Masur

Does Galveston Yacht CLub have a hoist capable of lifting 2000# boat?

1991 B-25 Hull #21 (of 50)
USA Sail No: 97925

1.Galvanized trailer with Lo & High Boy options for trailering keel up or keel down.
2.Custom made keel lift mechanism.  One hand lifting of 800# lead keel.
3.Upgraded Reynolds 33 catamaran high aspect elliptical rudder.
4.2009 Ullman 155% carbon genoa
5.2008 Ullman 105% carbon jib.
6.2000 Ullman carbon main, 155% genoa & 105% jib (suite)
7.2000 Oversized masthead kite.
8.1998 North fractional kite.
9.1999 Ullman fractional kite.
10.2000 Yamaha 4 stroke 5 HP longshaft that runs excellent.
11.2008 detachable aluminum motor mount.
12.2008 SS boarding ladder.
13.New running rigging April 2009.
14.New standing rigging April 2009.
15.Carbo-block hexarachets all around for spinnaker.
16.Custom made aluminum storage box that fits trailer for sail storage.
17.KVH Knotmeter
18.Velocitek GPS Compass/Knotmeter/Countdown self contained unit.
19.Deck step single spreader Kenyon mast & boom for easy rig and road ready.
20.Boat rates 135 PHRF in most regions.
21.3rd place PHRF KWRW 2009
22.2nd place CRW 2009

Asking price is BELOW BUC Book!  Here is what BUC says the boat is worth WITHOUT motor and I am including a 4 stroke Yamaha in excellent condition!

Retail Price Range:* $16,300-$18,600 excluding outboard
engine (BUC Book Internet Price )

Paid $17,000 in August 2007 for this package.

I am asking $10,995 for the entire package: Boat, motor, trailer and all!

http://picasaweb.google.com/DrWebCT/B25_Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers#

OK.  Who's doing the Shoe here in mid-May?

Vipers +2

Anyone know the format of the Elyssa Regatta this year?  PHRF?  One Design?  Host?  Not much info on HYC or GBCA.

I will be purchasing a Viper soon and now own an excess PHRF racer.  The B-25 is a 90s-era rocketship that rates 135 in PH-GBCA.  I am considering relocating the boat to Seabrook Ship Yard and sailing out of there on weekends.  The boat rests on a trailer, keel-down, mast-up, ready to launch.  I would be interested in sharing the vessel in exchange for storage fees at SSY.  Truly a win/win for both parties.  The cost is $100 month and includes storage and hoist operation.  I provide insurance, etc.  I would prefer to partner with experienced racers, but enthusiasm is the more important factor.  The boat does best with a crew of 5, so 4 Houston-based partners can have anytime access to a competitive boat for $25/month.  Told you it was something for (almost) nothing.

drwebct@gmail.com