GBCA Discussion Forum

Quote from: Bee on August 07, 2015, 12:51:46 PM
Its hard to forget hitting 18 knots and holding 14+ several minutes...

Sounds like ya got yerself a sport boat there.

Actually the Conundrum is a Single or Double-handed race, and it is this Sunday.  Links to details can be found on the home page or regatta network.
http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/10090

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Cause-of-2014-ship-channel-collision-pinpointed-6317467.php

Quote from: Eric713 on June 02, 2015, 08:13:03 AM
I think the earlier start time is a good idea.  Years ago the Rum Races were dominated by performance boats which could finish the races fairly quickly.  The number of boats that participate in the Cruising Class has increased dramatically over the last few years.  Most of these boats require more time to complete the courses. The earlier start time will allow these boats to finish and make it to the party before it gets too late. One other option may be to allow the earlier start time for the Cruiser Class and retain the later start time for the other classes.  This may allow the participants to arrive at the party at similar times. Just my thoughts.  Its no fun finishing after dark when you can't see the sail numbers or boat names. In any case.. we are looking forward to Rum #1 Saturday!

...or add 30 seconds to all the Cruising Class ratings.

A few people have asked me why the rum race start was changed to an hour earlier than in the past several years. I don't know but suspect that maybe its because the course is a little longer.

A little history as best I remember, but maybe some of the more tenured GBCA folks can correct me...
The races started out as the TGIF races, and were held after work on Friday.  Since the start was after work, it was a little late, and always finished after dark.
The races then moved to Saturday, with the same start time as it was on Friday (I think).  More boats could participate since more people could get to their boats in time.
A few years ago the start time was moved to one hour earlier, still on Saturday.  This year the start time is another hour earlier.

My preference would be to keep the start time as it was, and move the time limit a little later (say 2130?) if that is necessary to accommodate a longer course.  Seems like on the nights when boats can't finish in time, it is very light (and hot) at the start and during the first leg, but fills in later. Adding another hour to the front of that misery won't make anybody thrilled.

Your thoughts?

Maybe it's a tribute to Chiron, RIP.

I set my watch with the time at this number: 303-499-7111

Congratulations to GBCA member Terry Flynn on winning the J/22 Midwinter Championship in Jackson, MS!
Nicely done!  See http://www.j22.com/ for the story.

Any chance of getting approximate starting times for planning purposes?

So far, looks like a J-Fest.

If we order more than a dozen, we get a discount. Who's in?

Came out after the Icicle party to find someone had hit my truck, and bent the rear bumper and fender but good.  Maybe a truck or SUV backing up?
I was parked in the first lot on the left, truck facing south, before the intersection.
If anyone has any information, please let me know. If you are responsible, I am reasonable and understand you may not have had anything with which to write a note.
Walter
w c a l d w e l l 0 0 1 at e a r th l i nk dot net

Quote from: svShearwater on September 19, 2014, 01:39:37 PM
Shorthanded offshore in TX?  Well, Harvest Moon won't allow it due to unlit oil rigs, or so I'm told.  We tried...   

Race to the Border (Galveston to South Padre) has had a short-handed division since its inception. Looking forward to it in 2015.

Quote from: Christopher on August 28, 2014, 08:17:22 PM

Quote from: daysailor on August 28, 2014, 01:27:12 PM
There have been complaints about boats not turning in their time for the Club Handicap.  It would help if you would publish a web address that we can send them to.
Anyway,  Gemini, sail number 55 had a finish time of 19:50:20 if anyone cares, for the race on 08/23/2014.  Race #7

Would someone get this info to Kevin Box of Chris Dees or whoever is running it this year.

Skippers Scott and Hammond

Read the Sailing Instructions.  Name, phone # and email contact are provided.  Club officers are available at the after race party to accept your time reporting.  Emails are regularly sent from RN to all participants of the Cruising Club, requesting time reporting.  Check your email registration and/or spam box.

To make it easier to report finish times, there is a link on the Cruising Class page now: http://www.gbca.org/page-1551191

More pictures of Saturday's start here: http://redimageryphoto.pass.us/gbca-texas-race-week/