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Title: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Eric713 on December 08, 2011, 05:55:14 AM
Are the Icicle Race start times and instructions posted as yet?  I'd hate to start the year behind already!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on December 08, 2011, 08:32:48 AM
Coming soon.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: ChrisA on December 08, 2011, 09:26:03 AM
Getting a little cabin fever, Ed?
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Sailaway on December 08, 2011, 12:06:10 PM
looking forward to it myself.  bought the rhodes and the scotch and i will give it our best, those dang stink porter!

might get a picture or two...

;D

m/v Tramp
s/v Flying Kiss sail 102
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Eric713 on December 08, 2011, 05:32:53 PM
Cabin fever....Perhaps..
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 08, 2011, 08:43:05 PM
Oh, come on Ed.  You just need a fix.  Stinger will be happy to give you that if you like.  A nice Christmas present from the Stinker Boat.

BTW I would like to see what that thing of yours looks like down below.  Might be good for a home away from home.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on December 08, 2011, 08:54:26 PM
For your reading and sailing pleasure, please find the 2012 instructions attached.

The scheduled race dates for the 2012 Icicle Series are as follows:
January 7 - Standard Course
January 14 - Reverse Course
January 21 - Standard Course
January 28 - Reverse Course
March 10 - Standard Course

Hope to see everyone out there.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 08, 2011, 09:13:19 PM
Please note Ed.  I don't want to sleep on your boat I would like to get something like it for me.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Sailaway on December 09, 2011, 09:45:28 AM
Thanks Christopher!

John  ;D
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Eric713 on December 10, 2011, 09:26:17 AM
You were making me nervous Bee!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Eric713 on December 10, 2011, 09:38:26 AM
I tried to open the Icicle SI's and all I get is arab symbols and clutter.  I'm confused already!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on December 10, 2011, 11:46:16 AM
They open for me fine.  Chris saved it in Word 2010 format (*.docx) and you're probably using an older version. 

Chris, can you re-save as a Word 97-2003 format (*.doc) ?
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 10, 2011, 09:47:52 PM
This is why they make pdf files.  Use Open Office and get of the Devil's Software Company.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on December 11, 2011, 07:20:36 AM
Or, just save as a .pdf from Word 2010.  Agree with Bee, ,pdf is a much better choice.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on December 11, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
Sorry guys, I did try to upload the .pdf version, but due to size limitations the .pdf wouldn't go.  So, you get the word version.

I've back saved to word 97-2003 version and uploaded again.  Please use this file as there are also a couple of edits to the links from the previous file.

Let's go sailing!!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on December 11, 2011, 03:51:18 PM
PDF version of SI's have been uploaded to home page for GBCA.  Check the link there.

Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on December 13, 2011, 02:23:02 PM
I wonder if the will be any ice on the boats for 2012 Icicle series, like there was in 2011? First time I ever slipped on ice when I stepped on my boat. I was born in the south and I don?t like the cold. Was any else in the 2011 boat parade other than me from the GBCA?

                         KATANA
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: DollFin on December 17, 2011, 05:38:17 PM
I remember pulling solid sheets of ice about an inch thick out of the Soling last year.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Kevin Box on December 18, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
I'm not sure if this technology is worthwhile but...
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 18, 2011, 07:42:07 PM
fractilization ist verboten
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Grind4Beer on December 20, 2011, 12:21:18 AM
There was one Icicle race, either last year or the year  before, where the entire keelstub/sump was full and frozen solid.

And it was still frozen the next day ...  :o ...

Should I havedeclared that as ballast to PHRF-GB?

...
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 20, 2011, 07:24:35 AM
Indeed you should have.  I understand that under the proper political conditions one get seconds for an AC.  I should think that ice in the sum would qualify as an AC.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Charles on December 20, 2011, 09:17:41 AM
Naw. The ice is considered a consumable... for the rum drinks!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on December 20, 2011, 12:49:09 PM
Darn.  I was about to go and fill Stinger up with water.
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Stellar of Course on December 30, 2011, 07:35:04 PM
We hope to be able fly our spinnaker this year in the Icicle series, Finally got the pole and gear set up and now the learning curve begins.
A few questions:

Can you fly a spinnaker in the club handicap fleet?
If so does the handicap number change?

If we will get a new rating I please let me know so we can race next Saturday.

Or, if I need to race in PHRF Spin class let me know and what my rating would be.

I look forward to racing the icicle series again this year.

Ron Eddleman
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Kevin Box on December 31, 2011, 03:02:03 PM
If you are already rated in the GBCA Cruising Class, like Ron and decide you want to try spinnaker, whip it out.  Your rating will change depending on its effectiveness.  Just ask Caldwell ;)

If you want to race in PHRF spin class, then you'll need a current rating from PHRFGB.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: LizBiz on January 02, 2012, 09:44:22 AM
Quote from: Kevin Box on December 18, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
I'm not sure if this technology is worthwhile but...

Admittedly I'm a bit of a techno geek, so I think it's really cool. You certainly could add it to the standard registration process.

LizBiz
SilverBullet's Grinder
Title: Re: Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on January 04, 2012, 07:27:57 AM
Ron welcome to the kite club! See on the water. "KATANA"
Title: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: tprewett on January 05, 2012, 01:34:49 PM
Hey guys, wanted to know if the J mark from the Rum Races is the same as the H mark for Icicles.

-Travis
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 05, 2012, 01:38:51 PM
It is not.  The H mark is almost due East of Markers 1 and 2 at the end of the Kemah channel.
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 05, 2012, 03:51:49 PM
Travis,

H & J are not the same.  J is SE from Kemah 1/2; H is nearly due east; E is the same as the Rums.

This makes for a shorter 8.7 mile triangle course for the Icicles, vs. the 13.5 mile triangle for the Rums.

SI have the GPS coods.
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Eric713 on January 05, 2012, 04:30:33 PM
Looks like shorts and light air for Icicle #1.  I can do this!!!
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Jim Powers on January 05, 2012, 06:02:18 PM
Grilled hot dogs and adult beverages on the patio and Texans football in the clubhouse after the race.
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: edthemainsailguy on January 05, 2012, 06:08:49 PM
From 2 it is right at 2.62 miles to H at a bearing of 083...
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 05, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Here tis a graphic of the Icicle course.
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 05, 2012, 11:06:15 PM
Quote from: Bee on January 05, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Here tis a graphic of the Icicle course.


What's the saying? "For refernce purposes only.  Not to be used as reliable navigational source."

Nice pic, Bee.  It paints the picture.
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Terry Young on January 06, 2012, 01:28:16 PM
Just follow me!
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Eric713 on January 07, 2012, 07:33:47 PM
Nice to see everybody on the water today.  T-shirts and shorts and a nice breeze. Thanks to Jim Powers for cookin' the dogs.  They are much better on the grill then in the water.  Looking forward to seeing everyone next week for Icicle #2.  Congrats to the Texans! An all round nice day!
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 07, 2012, 08:43:38 PM
Race 1 results:

Spinnaker:
1. Hamburg
2. Solaris
3. Airborne
4. Stinger
5. French Connection

Non-Spin
1. Tenacious
2. Big D
3. Joan III
4. Longhailk
5. Sail # 28 (Ranger?)

SOS
1. Chinook
2. Tanura
3. J22 #365
4. Tomfoolery
5. Mental Floss

Club
1. Amore
2. Other Woman
3. Figaro
4. Katana
5. Lil Bit of Sol

Well done racers!


Reminder:
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 08, 2012, 12:07:26 PM
Well we did not take the big camera but here are a few pic we did take.  That was one heck of an Icicle race!  First race I ever did but Scott has raced a few.  Next Week!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets

sv Flying Fish
mv Tramp
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Trink on January 08, 2012, 04:55:31 PM
What a great day on the water!

My pictures from Icicle #1 are at
http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/2012icicle1 (http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/2012icicle1)

There's some happy boat owners in this one:
http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/image/140807865 (http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/image/140807865)

Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 08, 2012, 05:12:06 PM
And it was a sweet ride!

Thanks for the pictures!  Now I know what it is like waiting on pictures  :D

sv Flying Kiss
mv Tramp
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Terry Young on January 10, 2012, 06:57:03 AM
Great photo's all. What a great way to start out the 2012 sailing season. And my thanks for the great hot dogs at the party.
Looks like Ice #2 will be a bet colder. See you all on the water! Well done Amore. ?KATANA?
Title: Re: Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 10, 2012, 04:22:55 PM
The best one is that of the "Happy Boat Owners."  Don't know how they finished but the triplets certainly looked like they were having fun.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 11, 2012, 08:07:10 AM
We finished in ahhhh, we finished!  And Finished before 3!

Saturday the hunt is on.......  8)

sv Flying Kiss
mv Tramp
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 11, 2012, 08:24:26 AM
Methinks everyone should do their level best at trying to get some revealing shots of the happy campers in Flying Kiss.  After all, turnabout is indeed fair play.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 11, 2012, 12:25:45 PM
sweet!

:-*

sv Flying Kiss
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: DollFin on January 11, 2012, 12:30:05 PM
I got a new camera for Christmas (yes, I may be visually impaired but I'm actually a pretty good photographer)  8) so if the winds are still light, I might bring it out and try to get a few shots.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Terry Young on January 11, 2012, 02:30:32 PM


Every body smile for the camera!

My hat is off to the new owner of Flying Kiss, they did very well for there fisrt race, great job!

When will the new club ratings be posted, for Ice #2.

                            KATANA
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: beverly on January 11, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
Well - let's not forget about the other reason for sailing this Saturday....it gives you a good excuse to come by the clubhouse afterward, where I'll be whooping up some nice, hot RED or GREEN chili.. :o..and we'll have a merchandise table set up for all of you that didn't get what you wanted for Christmas.  Come shop with us!  Bring your cash or check.  And while you're at it, think about renewing your membership to our great little club.  We'll be happy to assist.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 11, 2012, 07:51:56 PM
Tabasco as well?  I like the fire breathing kind.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 11, 2012, 07:55:11 PM
In my past life there was two alarm and three alarm chili.  Always liked the three alarm kind best, but Bev you do really good chili so I know I will like it.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Charles on January 12, 2012, 10:37:53 AM
Me thinks we be needin' the hot stuff.  It looks like it's gonna be a genuine Icicle race!

Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: beverly on January 12, 2012, 03:39:00 PM
I'll make sure you won't confuse my chili with spaghetti sauce.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Eric713 on January 12, 2012, 05:01:48 PM
We have two new boats registered in the cruising class.  Did GBCA renew the contract with the SUPER CHICKEN?? I'm sure he is do a raise.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Kevin Box on January 12, 2012, 06:28:14 PM
The Super Chicken tried to cross the road Sunday AM and almost didn't make it.  The ratings are updated at the usual place:

http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2 (http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2)
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: tprewett on January 13, 2012, 01:05:43 PM
I'll be racing saturday, but with this weather I may be doing more trout fishing than sailing!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 15, 2012, 10:12:08 AM
Here are a few pic Scott and I took from Flying Kiss.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/

Enjoy

sv Flying Kiss
mv Tramp
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Terry Young on January 15, 2012, 05:48:28 PM

What a great day of sailing not sure which way the wind was coming from on the second leg, it just kept changing! Bee I hope the chili was hot enough for you, my mouth was on fire, but have to say it tasted really good. Travis any luck on the fishing, I did get some good photos of you, send them to you later, welcome to bay racing.


                        "KATANA"
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 15, 2012, 06:00:39 PM
Race 2 results:

Spinnaker:
1. Gambler
2. Stinger
3. French Connection
4. Airborne
5. Mystique

Non-Spin
1. Danelaw
2. Big D
3. Tenacious
4. Chinook
5. sail #100

SOS
1. Mental Floss
2. Selah

Club
1. Shaken not Stirred
2. Chiron
3. Longshot
4. Lil Bit of Sol
5. Figaro

Reminder:

?Display your class flag, so you can be properly credited and awarded.

Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2012, 07:44:33 PM
Chinook was sailing Non spin in this race (icicle#2). Probably finished 5th from where we saw it.  Brian Irvine
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Trink on January 15, 2012, 06:44:56 PM
My photos are at:
http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/gbca2012icicle2
(http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/gbca2012icicle2)
For a slide show:
http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/gbca2012icicle2&view=slideshow (http://www.pbase.com/gtrinklein/gbca2012icicle2&view=slideshow)

There might be some pictures of Flying Kiss...
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Brian on January 15, 2012, 07:44:33 PM
Chinook was sailing Non spin in this race (icicle#2). Probably finished 5th from where we saw it.  Brian Irvine
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: DollFin on January 16, 2012, 12:19:54 AM
Gary, you caught my best side modeling the new shirts! :) (http://ic2.pbase.com/o6/01/531501/1/140944898.qk5ko5UQ.IMG_3377.jpg)

Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 16, 2012, 05:32:16 AM
Nice Pics Gary!

If you want to support a really good photographer then go to Gary's SmugMug account and buy a picture or two.  I did on the 1st Icicle and they are really nice!

http://garytphoto.smugmug.com/SailboatRacing


John  ;D

sv Flying Kiss
mv Tramp
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 16, 2012, 09:08:26 AM
I agree John.  Gary's pics are really nice, but so are yours John.  Both of you do a great job for all of us sailors and for sailing on the Bay.  I know I do not speak for myself here.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Terry Young on January 16, 2012, 12:02:42 PM

I second the motion, great pics by all.
Just got my new GBCA calendar, the photos are great, in fact they were so good that my wife like it, and took it from me for her office space and gave me her Murphy?s Law one! It was nice while I had it!
It lease I still have my boat.

                         "KATANA"
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: edthemainsailguy on January 16, 2012, 05:00:53 PM
how does one ( a junior member) come by the new calendar? Are they for sale?
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailchick on January 16, 2012, 05:26:00 PM
For $95!   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Charles on January 16, 2012, 08:25:09 PM
Quote from: Sailchick on January 16, 2012, 05:26:00 PM
For $95!   ;)

Quick thinking!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 16, 2012, 08:51:31 PM
Where did you guys send my calendar?
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: edthemainsailguy on January 17, 2012, 04:08:32 AM
i guess if i had an extra 95 i'd be a senior member... >:(
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Charles on January 17, 2012, 08:17:22 AM
Quote from: edthemainsailguy on January 17, 2012, 04:08:32 AM
i guess if i had an extra 95 i'd be a senior member... >:(

Just don't feed your kids for about a week!   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Deckhand on January 18, 2012, 11:36:27 AM
Hi everyone! As a new Board member and first time poster I will be cooking this weekend for Icicle Race #3. The weather looks semi-good with a little more wind than last week. After the race, come to the club house for Kosher dogs, potato salad, and good cheer. T-shirts, Tervis Tumblers,and other items of interest will be for sale.

It would also be a good time to check if your Membership is up to date. Help make this Club have a great year! Sign up online, check, or cash at the party. Help us make your Membership better!
Scott "Deckhand" Lacy
m/v Tramp
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 18, 2012, 12:54:56 PM
Updated results through the 2nd race available at:

http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf

Reminder: Please display class flag clearly so that you can be identified and credited to the proper class finish list.

Thanks
Title: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Terry Young on January 19, 2012, 07:01:48 AM
How is Super Chicken doing with the Club Class start times for Icicle # 3. I he was a little under the weather last week but hopefully the beautiful race weather is helping with his recovery. You just got love this weather, I send family up north in the cold snow and ice photos of us racing and they have a hard time believing the beautiful weather we are having.

                                "KATANA"
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: ShakenNotStirred on January 19, 2012, 09:06:41 AM
Terry,
Please see me after the rum race Saturday for a special club handicap project.
-- walter
Title: Icicle #3/TMCA rum race
Post by: ShakenNotStirred on January 19, 2012, 09:24:52 AM
In this Saturday's Icicle race there will be a special class for TMCA (Texas Mariners Cruising Association) boats.  There will be about six boats.

They will be flying TMCA burgees on their backstays.  It is red, white, and blue so shouldn't be confused with the other class flags. 

TMCA has assigned their handicaps, and they will be joining us for the after-race libations and story-telling. So party on!
Title: Re: Icicle #3/TMCA rum race
Post by: Charles on January 19, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
Quote from: ShakenNotStirred on January 19, 2012, 09:24:52 AM
In this Saturday's Icicle race there will be a special class for TMCA (Texas Mariners Cruising Association) boats.  There will be about six boats.

They will be flying TMCA burgees on their backstays.  It is red, white, and blue so shouldn't be confused with the other class flags. 

TMCA has assigned their handicaps, and they will be joining us for the after-race libations and story-telling. So party on!

Excellent!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: DollFin on January 19, 2012, 11:10:51 AM
Here are some photos I took - definitely not up to Gary's or the Lacy's standards and I'm getting used to the settings on the new camera, but I think there are a few good ones. http://photobucket.com/Icicle11412 (http://photobucket.com/Icicle11412)
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Terry Young on January 19, 2012, 11:31:47 AM

Sounds fun, I look forward to seeing you at the party.
Hopefully my wife(Carol) will make it to the party, she love?s the name of your boat ?Shaken not Stirred?, she is a  Martini Queen, and makes a mean jello shot!
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Kevin Box on January 19, 2012, 02:13:28 PM
New GBCA Cruising Class ratings are here:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2 (http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=2575&custom_report_id=2)

Read 'em and weep, or chuckle, whichever the case may be ;)
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Eric713 on January 19, 2012, 04:01:37 PM
Walter and Greg get to start on Sunday!  Maybe it's time for a separate cruising spin class.  They had 9 last week..
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: ShakenNotStirred on January 20, 2012, 09:06:29 AM
How often do we start and finish on the same point of sail?  Not too!
And we were lucky that those two legs happened to be downwind. Plus Greg sailed leg 2 perfectly, and tacked right before the big lefty, laying H mark close hauled. Turns out we way overstood trying to get to the new breeze first. Still probably the fastest way there.

I think it's time the GBCA Cruising class got more organized. Let's have a meeting after the race Saturday.  All you cruisers come find me at the party.
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Terry Young on January 21, 2012, 10:38:04 PM

What a great day to go sailing, many thank to all! And the dogs at the party were great!

                         "Katana"   Finish time 02:04:55
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: ChrisK on January 22, 2012, 08:23:41 AM
It turned out to be great day. Shirts and t-shirts in January. We counted about 60 boats. The patio was full of folks with many new faces. As for the race, enjoyed pacing with our sister ship Attitude on the second leg. Some tricky wind on the third leg made for plenty of tactical options. Also, thanks volunteers, hotdog chef Scott Lacy! Looking forward to #4 next week
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: gwittich on January 22, 2012, 09:20:41 AM

FIGARO finished at 2:15:20
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 22, 2012, 10:47:15 AM
Race 3 results:

Spin:
1. Gambler
2. Hamburg
3. Stinger
4. French Connection
5. Airbourne

NonSpin:
1.Tenacious
2. Big D
3. Chinook
4. Live Free
5. Seven Star

SOS:
1. Tanura
2. Orion
3. Mental Floss
4. Selah

Club:
1. Chiron
2. Katana
3. Baltic Raider
4. Long Shot
5. Amore

Reminder to Club participants (from the SI's):
Each yacht finishing shall record their finish time and report it to the Fleet Captain after the race.

Updated series summary available at:
http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: SeaGypsy on January 22, 2012, 02:50:08 PM
Stellar of Course (Ron Eddleman) finished at 14:10:59.

Great race.
Title: Re: Icicle # 3 start times
Post by: Eric713 on January 22, 2012, 03:58:48 PM
Lil Bit A Sol finished 14:11:41. Great warm day on the bay! T/W Scott Lacy after the race> He retired from AT&T 2008. I'll retire 2/4 from the same. Now I know I'll have a purpose when I retire. I can flip hot dogs for GBCA!!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Eric713 on January 22, 2012, 04:04:55 PM
Congratulations to Baltic Raider on a well deserved 3rd place. Jan is one helluva good sailor and he has a great crew. Lil Bit A Sol looks forward to competing with you this year and welcome to the "Cruising Class".
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Sailaway on January 23, 2012, 06:34:45 PM
Thanks for the photos Doll Fin!  That is what it is about, sharing the photos!

John

m/v Tramp
s/v Flying Kiss
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Bee on January 23, 2012, 07:49:14 PM
I can never understand how you guys take such great pictures.  Always a pleasure to enjoy them.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Christopher on January 29, 2012, 02:32:10 PM
Race 4 had more cool NE breeze and good racing for approximately 60 boats.  More Wounded Warrior Project sailors came out to crew for boats.  A good time was had by all.

Results:

Spin:
1. Hamburg
2. Island Time
3. Solaris
4. Stinger
5. Infinity

NonSpin:
1. Big D
2. Chinook
3. Tenacious
4. Dolcetto
5. Seven Star

SOS:
1. Selah
2. Mental Floss
3. Orion

Club:
1. Long Shot
2. Baltic Raider
3. Figaro
4. Amore
5. Wandering Star

Updated series summary available at:
http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Deckhand on January 29, 2012, 03:12:04 PM
What a spectacular finish to January sailing with GBCA. One more race to go for the Icicle series. I got to go out on Shaken Not Stirred to take some pictures. It was an honor to be on board with Brian and Jay from the Wounded Warriors Project. Here is the link for the pics.http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/72157629087287793/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/72157629087287793/)
A great tune-up for the GBCA Frostbite Regatta on Feb 18. See you all at the Commodore's Ball next weekend.
Scott Lacy
m/v Tramp
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: ChrisK on January 30, 2012, 08:08:23 AM
Icicle #4 was a fun one. How cool to give up the helm for the WW guys for a leg or two. The smiles in the pics say it all!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: beverly on February 01, 2012, 09:21:39 AM
And a BIG THANKS to Gerhard and the crew of Figaro for co-funding the great Goulash Soup and Bread for the after party!  Yum!
Title: Re: 2012 GBCA Icicle's
Post by: Charles on February 01, 2012, 09:32:04 AM
Quote from: beverly on February 01, 2012, 09:21:39 AM
And a BIG THANKS to Gerhard and the crew of Figaro for co-funding the great Goulash Soup and Bread for the after party!  Yum!

Yes, Thanks Gerhard!
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Stellar of Course on February 17, 2012, 05:25:47 PM
For the last Icicle Race scheduled for March 10, will this be the Judge Smyth(sp) regatta,  as.was done  last year?  We had a lot of fun with that regatta. Skippers in Blue Blazers and Ascots, what a sight.

Ron Eddleman
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on February 17, 2012, 06:49:42 PM
That would be Judge Smails...  Judge Elihu Smails.
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2008/03/Judge_Smails.jpg)

Great golfer, great sailor.

"Spalding get your foot off the boat! "
"Don't you people have homes?"
"Don't you people have jobs?"

Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on February 17, 2012, 11:19:55 PM
Yes, March 10th Icicle is also the Judge Smails regatta.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: LizBiz on February 22, 2012, 03:06:34 PM
Pssstt..  there are (or were) prizes for the best dressed crew.

LizBiz
Silver Bullet's Grinder
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 22, 2012, 03:46:14 PM
Just for B. J.

Does understanding systems with prime sub bases reduce the number of different kinds of people?
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on February 22, 2012, 05:49:34 PM
Bee,
If the delta e in my Forrier Transform is small enough I can reduce out nearly all pertubative effects and end up with a pretty homogenous population that can be very predictive.  In a binary universe, 10 choices are all you need.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 22, 2012, 08:19:58 PM
The delta in your Fourier Transform only controls the maximum frequency.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on February 22, 2012, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: LizBiz on February 22, 2012, 03:06:34 PM
Pssstt..  there are (or were) prizes for the best dressed crew.

LizBiz
Silver Bullet's Grinder

We drank last year's prize.   ;D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/5440680480/in/set-72157625911977639/
 
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on February 22, 2012, 09:37:19 PM
"Negative Ghost Rider".  Delta e controls the convergence criteria and thus, the end of the recursivly interative algorithm.  An FFT has to converge somewhere...
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 23, 2012, 08:46:56 AM
No it does not.  It is simply a very fast method for calculating of the transform of discrete signals.  It was developed by Karl Frederick Gauss in December of 1805 with the comment "Its a very interesting algorithm but too difficult for humans to compute."
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Charles on February 23, 2012, 09:29:48 AM
And all of that makes the boat go faster how???
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 23, 2012, 09:52:45 AM
Hmm.  Good point.  I will shut up now

Hee Hee

Oh, what the heck, using the FFT allows people like Larry Ellision to spend super bucket loads of money doing complex fluid dynamics to create a boat and a wing to win back an old pile of silver.

Fun
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Charles on February 23, 2012, 01:03:37 PM
CLRA seminar last night was Jay Lutz on sail trim.  Quite informative.

I took notes.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 23, 2012, 02:50:18 PM
EXCELLENT!!!
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on February 23, 2012, 03:05:28 PM
Bee,  apologies.  I had to smite you.  I've never smited (smote?) anyone before...
But you were sitting with a -105 on the "smite meter" and I just couldn't let that go unnoticed:-)
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 23, 2012, 04:04:55 PM
Apologizes not necessary.  In spite of what Buddy Brown thinks this kind of stuff is fun.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Kevin Box on February 24, 2012, 04:53:39 PM
I'm Loving it!  Just don?t let Schr?dinger's cat out the box.  That kitty?s like 80-something right now.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 24, 2012, 05:40:27 PM
The problem with Schr?dinger is that when you FFT his equation the squared wavenumber makes kitties meow.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: BJSailor on February 25, 2012, 07:47:34 AM
Quote from: Kevin Box on February 24, 2012, 04:53:39 PM
I'm Loving it!  Just don?t let Schr?dinger's cat out the box.  That kitty?s like 80-something right now.

The cat either is or isn't 80-something.  We just don't know...
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Charles on February 25, 2012, 09:56:43 AM
The cat died about 6 hours into the experiment due to oxygen deprivation!  Remember, it was a sealed box!
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Kevin Box on February 25, 2012, 11:38:58 AM
I think Charles is right.  That cat wasn?t going to last long from the get-go.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Bee on February 25, 2012, 05:59:18 PM
Oh, come on.  You do not know whether the cat died or not until you open up the box and then you really don't know what was the case before you opened up the box.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Deckhand on February 28, 2012, 09:14:13 AM
"Spaulding Smails: I want a hamburger... no, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake...
Judge Smails: You'll get nothing, and like it."

!!Not at the GBCA!! Ball Park dogs are on the menu for the Judge Smails Regatta ( aka Icicle #5) and you will like it! Get your ascot stuffed, your yachting hat cocked, and your senior membership funded for a fun day on the Bay. Tramp will be near the start, so come by and give her your best Judge Smails pose. Dogs and all the fixin's will await you at the club house.
Judge Scotty ;D
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on February 28, 2012, 12:18:02 PM


UUUUUUMMMMMM!!!!!       HOT DOGS!


                "KATANA"
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: ChrisK on March 05, 2012, 06:59:50 AM
"Spalding get your foot off the boat!"
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on March 08, 2012, 07:29:45 AM

    RAIN or SHINE, IT'S SAILING TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring you rain coats!
               "KATANA"

Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: ShakenNotStirred on March 08, 2012, 09:36:44 AM
Series awards will be given out this Saturday at the party.

Will Stinker make a run at Hamburger?
Does Tenacious have the tenacity to pass Big D?
Will Rafael join GBCA in time to collect a prize?
Will Greg be gladdened by capturing a bottle of rum, a series championship AND the G Dock golden fender in one race?
Here are the current standings:
http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on March 08, 2012, 11:21:59 PM
Alas, the 105?s otherwise committed the final given Saturday, allows untold possibilities for a shake up in the Spinnaker standings. 

Same could be said for GBCA membership in producing rewards for the other classes.

Quote from: ShakenNotStirred on March 08, 2012, 09:36:44 AM
Series awards will be given out this Saturday at the party.

Will Stinker make a run at Hamburger?
Does Tenacious have the tenacity to pass Big D?
Will Rafael join GBCA in time to collect a prize?
Will Greg be gladdened by capturing a bottle of rum, a series championship AND the G Dock golden fender in one race?
Here are the current standings:
http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on March 09, 2012, 11:30:06 PM
The final Icicle Race of 2012, also Judge Smails Regatta, is tomorrow March 10th. So get your ascots, blazers and yachty caps on. Dogs on the grill at the club house afterwards for social and series awards. Come on down!

Weather reports 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms for tomorrows Icicle race. The Icicle races are purely voluntary, therefore there is no Race Committee to make an abandonment decision. Per the SI?s RRS 4 is in effect. ?Decision to Race ? The responsibility for a boat?s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.?

Even if you don't race, come on down to the social and awards.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on March 10, 2012, 07:16:44 AM

I have seem to miss placed my turn off the rain switch, I will try to find it before we start to race. KATANA is planning to race.
Walter I look forward to more play by play details.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Stellar of Course on March 10, 2012, 08:01:49 AM
Terry,

I am leaving the house now for Kemah. See you on the water.

Save some Hot Dogs for us.

Ron E
S/V Stellar of Course
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Terry Young on March 10, 2012, 08:20:08 PM

Found the rain switch, I left it at the boat last time. I turn off the rain in time for the race. The party was great, many thanks to all that put it together!

                          "KATANA"
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Christopher on March 11, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
Forcasted rains and thunderstorms threatened the final icicle race, but the weathergods held off to allow 20-30 boats to come out and sail in chilly stiff east breeze and shake up the final standings.

5th race finisher results:

Spin:
1. Gambler
2. French Connection
3. Hamburg
4. Lady C (SB18)
5. Flying Scott

NonSpin:
1. Big D
2. Chinook
3. Tenacious

SOS:
1. Mental Floss
2. Selah

Club:
1. Long Shot
2. Baltic Raider
3. Athena
4. Stellar of Course
5. Chiron

The Judge Smails Regatta prize for dress up as judged by the crew aboard Tramp was awarded to Katana. 

Overall series awards went to:

Spin:
1. Hamburg
2. Stinger
3. French Connection

NonSpin:
1. Big D
2. Tenacious
3. Chinook

SOS:
1. Mental Floss
2. Tanura
3. Orion

Club:
1. Longshot
2. Baltic Raider
3. Chiron

Updated series summary available at:
http://www.gbca.org/Resources/Documents/2012%20Icicle%20Series%20Results.pdf
Series award winners must be Senior members of GBCA in good standing.

The crews and skippers gathered on the deck of the clubhouse for the social hour supported by hot dogs, drink and "Caddy Shack" playing on the video inside.
Title: Re: 2012 Icicle Race Instructions
Post by: Sailaway on March 11, 2012, 12:59:14 PM
Scott and I have the pictures loaded at

www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets

Enjoy!

mv Tramp
sv Flying Kiss