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What is the attire for this shindig?

Chris

Quote from: Eric713 on January 26, 2015, 05:05:07 PM
If all this won't cause a headache... What will!!

Its all that thinking! 
Practical Sailor is doing a long term test of HMPE lifelines on an Ericson 41.  I guess we are doing our own on an Ericson 39!!
Chris

It is not very often that I am on the bleeding edge, but just posted today is what US Sailing is recommending:  Delay ban on synthetic lifelines until 1 January 2016.  Now what?

http://www.ussailing.org/racing/offshore-big-boats/big-boat-safety-at-sea/

I would hope that the rule change is based on more than splicing and susceptibility to chafing, we'd never leave the dock with that hung around our neck.   I'm more interested in an analysis of data collected over the past few years where synthetic has been in use, if in fact that is the reason for the change.
ussailing.org has not posted their amendments to USAF Mo3 with US Prescriptions.  I wonder when that will post.

Chris

Hi Maarten-
Thanks for the reply.  Doesn't the right hand column indicate Mo4?  My interpretation of that nomenclature is the rule applies to Monohull Category 4 (only?)  Having ** would indicate all categories.  Perhaps I am not reading this properly.  We are a monohull, and say RTB is Category 3.  HMPE allowed then?

Chris 

Okay, I kept looking and found ISAF with US Sailing Prescriptions that appears to allow synthetic lifelines for all offshore racing categories.  I'm still uncertain about this, so I'd appreciate anybody who has insight into this subject.
Chris

If I am reading the current ISAF Offshore Special Regulations 2014-2015 correctly, it appears that high modulus lifelines are no longer allowed for monohulls except Cat 4.  Can anyone elaborate on that?  Reason for change, availability of waiver, etc.  Thanks!
Chris

Quote from: Eric713 on November 10, 2014, 07:07:30 AM
Thanks Bee.  This is the type of recognition I truly crave.

Typical Ericson owner, always wanting to capture and rename, just like their Viking brethren.  Hi Ed!

Chris

Ericson 39, we sail PHRF Spin. 

Chris
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Quote from: Eric713 on January 05, 2014, 05:39:33 PM
Sol Air #53 is on page 11 of the photos.  3 crew on board and no flag.  The #713 is Lil Bit A Sol Cruising Class shows 3rd which is correct.  Kinda busy at the finish line. Took last year off,  glad to be back..

That was us, sorry, forgot our flag!  We were Spin Non Sprit.  I realized halfway through the second leg and figured we'd tie up a rag if needed.  We fouled the kite on the take down and ran long past the mark while the fleet turned the corner and sailed away from us.  There is always next week!

Chris