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05-11-2023, 09:37 PM

fauxboat started a thread UPDATED Farallones Sailing Instructions, plus competitor slides, and classes, posted in Race Deck

Elsewhere one of our careful readers pointed out an error in the description of the starting mark: Mark "A" is set off of the St Francis YC. The...

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05-15-2023, 10:32 PM

fauxboat started a thread Farallones Recap in Race Deck

I've sent the following to the competitors via jibeset, but might be worth posting here too minus a few things: ----- Hello, SSS Farallones...

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05-16-2023, 09:51 PM

Philpott started a thread Land preparations for the race in 2023 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Less than 6 weeks from the start of the 2023 SHTP, it's about time to start making plans. Okay, raise your hand: Who wants to sail to Kauai on...

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04-30-2023, 07:19 PM

fauxboat started a thread Singlehanded Farallones: Registrations Open in Race Deck

Hello, SSS Racers! The 2023 Singlehanded Farallones race is now open for registration. See jibeset. Topics for feedback: 1) Is there...

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05-10-2023, 08:00 AM

fauxboat started a thread Singlehanded Farallones Skipper's Meeting is THURSDAY May 11 at 7:30 in Race Deck

We've had a conflict and decided to move the Skipper's Meeting to THURSDAY at 7:30 PM. Agenda: * Ralph on a recap of his Anything Goes race *...

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05-09-2023, 02:36 PM

Critter started a thread Hanalei mooring permit in 2023 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

I've gotten hold of the application for a permit to anchor in Hanalei Bay. For our fleet the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is waiving the...

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05-22-2023, 11:02 AM

AntsUiga started a thread How to Ramp Launch a Moore 24 (and retrieve) in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Many years of dry sailing on a trailer with a hoist does not give the information I need. The Moore 24’s have been ramp launched at places like...

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05-09-2023, 06:51 AM

jkalucki started a thread 2023 YRA Doublehanded Series -- starts May 21st in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Hi all, Since there isn't much inside the bay SSS racing for the next few months, consider signing up for the YRA Doublehanded Series. It's...

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05-10-2023, 07:54 AM

fauxboat started a thread Singlehanded Farallones Sailing Instructions are Posted in Race Deck

Sailing Instructions for the Farallones race are posted on Jibeset. https://jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T004394200 Some highlights: 1)...

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Today, 12:27 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Congrats to Cal Poly Humboldt for just winning Division II Women's National Rowing Championship in both 4's & 8's!. Anchored by Rower of the Year,...

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Today, 11:00 AM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner, for DAZZLER. There were more 13' foot Banshee dinghies built in Santa Cruz than any other class. Sparmaker Buzz...

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Today, 10:54 AM

Dazzler replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Someone a while back suggested there should be age categories for answering Sled’s quizzes. I believe the answer is the 13’ BANSHEE designed by...

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Today, 06:35 AM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Capitola Boat Club (CBC), with rear seat removed, on the move to launch at Santa Cruz Harbor. Since no one has answered the above Friday trivia...

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Yesterday, 08:43 PM

GBR3068 replied to a thread SHTP Crunch Time... in 2023 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Hi guys: here's my inspection checklist that might help someone. I just finished it and maybe I'll have to make some updates after inspection but I...

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Yesterday, 08:32 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

See post 5817, four above this one.

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Yesterday, 07:09 PM

MillyB replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

2023 Made in Santa Cruz Race Week has begun with in-the-Harbor Jester (11) and El Toro (10) dinghy races last evening. It was all in the family, as...

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Yesterday, 07:00 PM

MillyB replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Painted Cave is a wonder, 12th largest sea cave in the world, 1,227 feet long and 130 feet high. It is located on Santa Cruz Island's north shore,...

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Yesterday, 06:42 PM

Philpott replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

That pie sounds yummy. I plan to leave Oakland early tomorrow morning, try to beat the traffic down to Monterey. Then my plan is to go over to the...

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Yesterday, 05:00 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Sorry, but not Ron and John Moore's El Toros, although they did build quite a few. But not over 200. The Friday question remains: "For your Friday...

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Yesterday, 04:57 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Sorry, but not Gary Caballero and El Toros.

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Yesterday, 04:56 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

I think Santa Cruz County would be more like it. Not to put too fine of a point on it, but Bill Lee Yachts was in Soquel, George Olson and Alsberg...

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Yesterday, 04:13 PM

AntsUiga replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Ron Moore and the el Toro. As for the plaque commemorating Built in Santa Cruz, it was nice to see Wildflower mentioned along woth the others. I...

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Yesterday, 03:21 PM

Jonathan Gutoff replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Gary Caballero and El Toros?

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Yesterday, 02:56 PM

BobJ replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Were they built within the city limits of Santa Cruz?

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Yesterday, 01:04 PM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

2023 Made in Santa Cruz Race Week has begun with in-the-Harbor Jester (11) and El Toro (10) dinghy races last evening. It was all in the family, as...

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05-25-2023, 11:49 AM

Philpott replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

What a great video of Windward Passage, what lovely photos by Stephen. This forum offers so much enjoyment. I love it. I look here every morning over...

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05-25-2023, 11:25 AM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Legendary WINDWARD PASSAGE, aka "Passage," and "WP," built on a beach in the Bahamas, is now 55 years old. What a boat. I first raced on her in the...

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05-25-2023, 11:01 AM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Hi Ants, Interesting stuff, the age of the Channel Islands, including Santa Rosa. There is proof the northern Channel Islands were inhabited from...

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05-25-2023, 10:05 AM

AntsUiga replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

My crew and I anchored off Becher’s Bay in 1980 or ‘81 (no log book and fuzzy memory). The time was November so summer winds were not a concern. We...

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05-25-2023, 06:45 AM

sleddog replied to a thread New Boat 4 Sled in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Painted Cave is a wonder, 12th largest sea cave in the world, 1,227 feet long and 130 feet high. It is located on Santa Cruz Island's north shore,...

5824 replies | 6518543 view(s)