The Crate(s)

[svShearwater]

Is there generally a container that the racers pool together to ship stuff over to Hawaii. If not, what do people do? There is a big difference between what is on my boat for racing versus delivery.

[pogen]

Last time there was a shipment of some sort arranged, but it was a lot less than a container. The SHTP ain't the PacCup. There was some forum chatter to be found in the 2014 SHTP sub forum.

Here is the thread.

http://sfbaysss.org/forum/showthread.php?1185-The-crate-to-Hanalei

[pogen]

Bump.

I have a dinghy (very large duffel, about 70 lbs, no motor, but a foot pump), some plywood boards for lashing fuel canisters for the return, and a delivery main I would like to get put on the crate. Is there to be a crate?

Aloha.

[brett]

I'd be interested if there was such a thing.

[BobJ]

SHTP skippers have always made it happen (not the R/C). "Build it and they will come."

[sleddog]

Creative stowage aboard beats the uncertainty, cost, construction, and logistics of shipping a crate to Hanalei. Plywood can go under a bunk cushion. An inflatable dinghy available straight away after finishing, better than swimming or bumming a ride to the beach. I built a shipping crate for Hawaii once. It didn't arrive to where it was supposed to go. Mileage may vary.

[DaveH]

OK - here is the deal with the crate. My apologies for being a bit tardy, I am mid project in Las Vegas, which has consumed most of my time for the past week.

As much as I agree with Skip philosophically, and actually have no items for the crate, for better or worse, I am pretty well positioned to help out.
The company I work for in Alameda builds tradeshows [any other things] and has a continual need to move things in wooden boxes.

First, for background, I will built the crate at my shop, or more accurately re-purpose a previously enjoyed one.
Second, the size of the crate is limited by what can be carried in the bed of Larry's midsize pickup. Specifically; 37"w, 60"L, 42" T.
Third, about 1/4 of the available interior has been claimed for trophies by Carlianne. That is fine, but space will be very limited.
Fourth - Timing; given the sailing times for Matson, this will likely need to be loaded by 6/22 and sent to the freight forwarder...TBD how that happens, but it is likely easiest to deliver everything to my shop in Alameda.

OK, that's what I have time for this morning, more later...

DH

[Gamayun]

Wow, 1/4 of the space?! I might have rounded up by quite a bit, but I'll certainly be glad to have them out of my storage locker. What on earth possessed the SSS to make sure huge honkin' trophies?! They are very nice though. I am also going to make sure that everyone in the 2014 race who had won one has their name on the plaques before they are shipped so I better get on that now, too.

Remember, if you win a trophy, you have to bring it back yourself ;)

[pogen]

I imagine the trophies will take up plenty of space once they are swathed in bubble wrap etc.

It sounds like the crate interior volume might be 50 cu ft. Perhaps 35 - 40 cu ft available to racers.

My stuff might be 15 - 20 cu ft, I can get a better estimate later. My shore team could pick it up Monday or Tuesday July 18 or 19. Of course, if I beat them I will have no dinghy! Maybe I should sail slow.

[Philpott]

Wow, 1/4 of the space?! I might have rounded up by quite a bit, but I'll certainly be glad to have them out of my storage locker. What on earth possessed the SSS to make sure huge honkin' trophies?! They are very nice though. I am also going to make sure that everyone in the 2014 race who had won one has their name on the plaques before they are shipped so I better get on that now, too.
Remember, if you win a trophy, you have to bring it back yourself ;)

Wait till you collect the trophies that are in Miss Lucy! One fills up the trunk and she has a huge trunk. The other one is about 18" square and is taking up valuable space in the backseat where more boat crap could be.

[Gamayun]

Wait till you collect the trophies that are in Miss Lucy! One fills up the trunk and she has a huge trunk. The other one is about 18" square and is taking up valuable space in the backseat where more boat crap could be.

Update....I'm actually gonna need 5/16 of the crate :(

[pogen]

Actually, after measurement it looks like my stuff might be only 10 - 12 cu ft.

Is there an ETA for the crate at Hanalei??

[CRC1965]

I would love to get some space in the crate... primarily for a second anchor......
Thanks,
Chris

[DaveH]

Here is the updates I have:
Crate will be ready by this Thursday.
It will need to be packed and delivered to the freight forwarders [Island Freight] No Later Than 6/23 by 4pm in order to make the 6/25 sailing.
6/25 should have it available in Lihue by 7/8... Larry will pick up from there and deliver to the Race Committee compound in Hanalei.
I can take care of the delivery to Island Freight once its loaded.

Unless we can herd all of the various cats to one place, it will likely be best to deliver everything to the shop in Alameda.
Group Delphi is located at 950 West Tower Ave, Alameda CA 94501.
I will need to meet you here, so please call me first at 510-717-9271 and make sure I will be available.
yes, I can make some time over the coming weekend, but please let me know well in advance.

Lastly Transport cost.
estimate for ocean freight is $400.
In the past this has been shared equally by everyone using the crate, regardless of volume used.

OK, that's it.
let me know who, what and when.

DH

[Gamayun]

Great! I'm in Alameda, too. I am getting the individual trophies ordered now, which should be ready by 6/22 or 6/23 (cutting it close, I know). So I will plan to be at your shop on one of those days, but will call you first to confirm.

Carliane

[pogen]

Here is the updates I have:
let me know who, what and when.

DH

Any chance I could meet you first thing Saturday morning last thing Saturday evening (18 June), or possibly the same on Sunday? As I said, I have a main + dinghy + dinghy pump.

Thanks

David

[DaveH]

Any chance I could meet you first thing Saturday morning last thing Saturday evening (18 June), or possibly the same on Sunday? As I said, I have a main + dinghy + dinghy pump.

Thanks

David

I suppose that depends on how you define "first thing".
I will be working out in the mornings both days, and the gym is conveniently enough right next door.
SO, if by first thing you meant around 0830-0900 that would work best.

if not, either evening can work.

DH

[pogen]

I dropped my stuff on Saturday, thanks Dave for being there and of course for the crate itself.

My impression is that there is still plenty of room in the crate for whatever... but I think it is getting nailed shut and off to the shipper in just a day or two.

[DaveH]

Correct on both counts... on the other hand, I have not seen the trophies appear.
deadline for the crate to be at the freight forwarder is Thursday, 4pm.
I will be sending it over Thursday at High Noon...

DH

[Gamayun]

I have it scheduled to call. you later this morning. They're piled up in my car (a whole SUV worth)...no way I'm missing that crate!