Chili Chase

Stellar of Course · November 27, 2019, 08:49:07 AM

I went online to register for the Chili Chase regatta this morning and saw that the only option was for a late fee. The NOR states late fees will be charged after Nov 29. I think we may have a error somewhere.

Ron E

STuma · December 04, 2019, 07:19:19 AM

It has been corrected and late fees have been waived for this event.

Still time for registration....

Rmiller1 · December 04, 2019, 04:25:55 PM

By what time do chili entries need to be at the clubhouse?

Rmiller1 · December 05, 2019, 10:18:46 AM

Also- I know it's a lot to ask on short notice, but the NOR says "1 long or 2 shorter" races. Would it be possible to do 2 races for the PHRF Spin fleet- one distance, and one windward/leeward? The fleet looks like it's going to have some huge variety in terms of boat designs and it would be pretty cool to do a mixed series.

If that doesn't work for this regatta (and it probably won't), it might be fun to try next season.

DollFin · December 05, 2019, 01:06:34 PM

I believe the chili needs to be there by 4-4:30 PM. At least that's what time the judges are supposed to be there.

STuma · December 10, 2019, 07:59:23 AM

Quote from: Rmiller1 on December 05, 2019, 10:18:46 AM
Also- I know it's a lot to ask on short notice, but the NOR says "1 long or 2 shorter" races. Would it be possible to do 2 races for the PHRF Spin fleet- one distance, and one windward/leeward? The fleet looks like it's going to have some huge variety in terms of boat designs and it would be pretty cool to do a mixed series.

If that doesn't work for this regatta (and it probably won't), it might be fun to try next season.

I appreciate your ideas and enthusiasm. Having a W/L course does not fall with the style and culture of this event. As discussed in the annual meeting, I plan to ramp up Performance Cup and implement a few different ideas that have been bouncing around for a few years. One idea is to have a short Fall series that leads into Chili Chase...

I would be interested in sitting down with you for a lunch to discuss your ideas for next year and how we can get more J-24s out.

Rmiller1 · December 10, 2019, 04:43:41 PM

Quote from: STuma on December 10, 2019, 07:59:23 AM
I would be interested in sitting down with you for a lunch to discuss your ideas for next year and how we can get more J-24s out.

I'd be happy to. I'll PM you my phone number and we can find a day. I expect you'll see us out more this year just by virtue of the fact that there are actually more of us active this year. We have 3 confirmed for the Icicle Races, and might get more to show up. We have enough boats and crews to get 8-9 out there by the end of the year.