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Already completed my qualifier but am thinking of going again as a shake down and a final dial-in of my systems prior to the SHTP... Making lots of...

It takes a village to run The Fiasco but in this case, kudos to Richard for getting these out practically singlehanded. He's well on his way to...

Sorry I thought I replied to this weeks ago! I am a fairly fast Freedom 40/0 (PHRF 81). Was thinking of picking a "long" weekend with a couple of...

Thanks Richard. You must be going crazy with the number of folks registered. 11.6 A starting time sheet will be posted to jibeset.net no later...

CORRECTION!!! Three Bridge Fiasco numbers: 112 boats that raced last year did not register for this year; AND 124 of this year's registrations are...

According to Ray, last year's registrations included 28% new boats to the race. 87 of 302 This year new boats represent 24%. 75 of 315. So, 75 of...

Oh, Richard, don't you know by now that this crowd doesn't do anything for bragging rights? They demand macapuno ice cream or baked goods. Also that...

Thanks to DAZZLERS for alerting us to the release of another Giant Pacific Octopus, "Sylvia," off Port Townsend. Sylvia was raised from infancy for...

All Atlantic Salmon is farm raised, bad for the consumer, bad for the fish, and bad for the environment. Farm raised salmon contains dioxins,...

Heads up, Cal-40 skippers. If your mast has never been replaced, it is reaching the end of its lifespan. In this regard, Ballenger Spars has just...

Wonderful, playful descriptiions, Mr Allan. And visuals that made me laugh out loud! A slice of cheesecake for the sailor writer! And one for your...

A visit today to that wonderful place, Monterey Bay Aquarium. One goal was to meet "Red," the Giant Pacific Octopus, and evaluate her as a potential...

Did I miss this? I think I missed this … I thought that maybe there would be a standard tracking information paragraph in the NOR and/or SIs?...

>> I believe tracking with the yb3 is exclusive to yellow brick. See Ray's page at https://www.jibeset.net/gpsspot0200.php I'll ask Ray if his...

Thank you, Mike Holden! You are THE BEST! I have already forwarded your FIASCOMETER to my crew, who has been given responsibility to manage this...

Over 10 years ago I wrote a web page that can do the hard starting math (time and distance) for the 3BF for you. It still works! Just select your...

Just a thought here. Since this thread is titled offshore tracking, under the SHTP header. Perhaps RC or Ray could chime in here. Last two races...

14oz.

How much water does it hold?

I cant answer any of the questions on the Nina, I just dont know. What I meant was I dont think you can count on Garmin or Iridium helping out. I...

While the report linked is an important data point, it is important to realize that this report is 10 years old. It also identifies issues obtaining...

Here's an updated spreadsheet with a summary page (example below) based on BobJ and Surprise!'s energy budget. You can add itemized lines below each...

I am doing the same test with a YB3 V3 Mk II. The YB3 is supposed to last 36 weeks on 4-hour intervals. I too will report back when done, meanwhile a...

WOW- The dredge is got some work in front of it to even get back to where it used to be ! So amazing to see the Monterey Peninsula as an island. It...

Attempting Santa Cruz Harbor entrance at low tide might take 4WD. There's that mystery island in the background again. The yellow buoys in the sand...