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I'd also like to see a PHRF Spin class. I would even like to see a return of the racer/cruiser classification.

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I'm in need of crew for this year starting with the Icicle Races in January. I'm looking for good team players who want to have fun on the water and are willing to pitch in, learn (and/or teach) and work to make the boat move well.
I sail Leopard, a 34' S2 10.3. Nominal crew of 6-7. Symmetrical Spinnaker. I have 3-4 regulars, but am always looking for more, since not everyone can make all the races.
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Yes! Direct message me, thanks.

I have not heard or seen any words on when/if we can pick up liquid trophies. Where on the web site is that being posted?

I am still looking for crew. Thanks,
Bob

I'm in need of crew for this year starting with the Icicle Races in January. I'm looking for good team players who want to have fun on the water and are willing to pitch in, learn (and teach) and work to make the boat move well.
I sail Leopard, a 34' S2 10.3. Nominal crew of 6-7. Symmetrical Spinnaker. I have 3-4 regulars, but am always looking for more, since not everyone can make all the races.
If you're interested, please contact me at rdhunkins@comcast.net.
thanks,
Bob Hunkins

I don't know how well this is getting out to people not on the list of past HMR skippers, so I thought I'd share it here to help it get disseminated.
This is a 1 question poll, but has a lot of information on the changes the HMR committee is having to make due to the pandemic. It's worth reading to gauge if you want to participate in the event this year. Let them know your interest in the options they present.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHZZYGW

Leopard is looking for crew. Contact me at rdhunkins@comcast.net
thanks,
Bob Hunkins

LYC is hosting the Day Sailer North Americans in June. We have some out-of-town boat owners who are looking for crew.

The Practice Race is the afternoon of June 18th, Race days are the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

If you are interested, check out the crew board:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/17862#_newsroom
Click on "Crew Board".

Thanks,
Bob Hunkins

Ron:

Yes, Symmetrical, or Asymmetrical, sprit or no sprit, just don't use a spin pole on the clew of an asym.
If you have a PHRF GB certificate and your boat meets these criteria, you are eligible.

ELIGIBILITY
Any self-righting keel boat with a cabin, sleeping accommodations, cooking facilities & head. Yachts that are considered to be ultra-light or racing under a one design rating rule will not be eligible. Final eligibility determination will be at the discretion of the fleet's captain or the race committee.

The Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) shall be less than or equal to 19.0.

The Displacement to Length ratio (D/L) shall be greater than or equal to 150.0.

Greetings, Galveston Bay Racers!
Registration for the KO Musto Shoe Regatta is open! Musto sailing shoes will again be awarded to the skipper and crew of the first place boats, as is our tradition.

There's a few exciting changes I hope you'll all like:

1. This year we are going to do away with the "Poleless Spinnaker" fleet (since it hasn't made in the last several regattas) We're instead offering a PHRF Distance Racer/Cruiser Spinnaker fleet. If you have a valid PHRF certificate and you qualify as a "racer/cruiser" according to PHRF-GB's guidelines (http://www.phrfgb.com/racer-cruiser-definitions) you can enter this fleet.

2. All PHRF races will be scored using the Time-On-Time Method. The formula for the Time Correction Factor will be published in the Sailing Instructions. To learn about Time on Time scoring , use your favorite search engine. There are several articles out there.

3. We will offer a W/L course for ORC handicap. You must have a valid ORC club or international rating. Handicapping will be done using the Triple number Windward/Leeward Time-on-Time method.

We're looking forward to running a great regatta for you. Here's the web addresses of interest:

Event website:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/18605

Registration:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=18605

Registrant list:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=18605&custom_report_id=2

Notice of Race:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/18605/2019ShoeNoR.pdf


Crew Waivers registration:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=18665

Completed Crew waivers:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=18665&custom_report_id=70


thanks,
Bob Hunkins
2019 KO Musto Shoe Regatta Chair

Has anyone thought of using the "Race/Cruiser" definition on the PHRFGB website? That along with other rules like only allowing dacron sails or whatever might fit the bill.

For my part, I'd like to sail in such a fleet, if I can use my symmetrical spinnaker.