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02-25-2021, 11:45 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Getting Ready for SHTP 2021 in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

You tease. Maybe the CBC.

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02-24-2021, 10:25 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Getting Ready for SHTP 2021 in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

There are definitely worse places to drown your sorrows

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02-19-2021, 10:08 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Sailing Tomorrow in Singlehanded Sailing Society

I will admit that when Dura Mater and I motorsailed out of the Richmond Yacht Club harbor there wasn't much wind. And it was overcast. And drizzling....

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02-19-2021, 01:48 AM

PSutchek replied to a thread YRA DH series w/SSS??? in SSS Board Business

And this means what ???

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02-17-2021, 05:19 PM

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

Oh, sure. Gin up an answer after everybody else has guessed the alternatives and you think you’ve won this test of sailing technology? Get my...

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02-17-2021, 12:05 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Sailing Tomorrow in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Friday is shaping up to be the day for a sail over to Angel Island for a hike. As per its website, the Angel Island grill is serving food (and...

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02-17-2021, 11:20 AM

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

I can't believe I'm grocery shopping with the alarm set on my phone, but that's how it is when you are part of a sailing culture run by a lunatic...

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02-17-2021, 09:14 AM

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

Not meaning to underestimate the gorgeous little boat’s own self steering, tacking or tactical abilities, I say “1” because I’ve run out of Fanny’s...

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02-16-2021, 02:07 PM

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

Two blade. 210 phrf. Bob's old racing sail. Biscotti. That's all I got to offer. It's better this way. My season standings would have suffered had...

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02-16-2021, 01:06 PM

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

As a privileged peachie-colored woman, I am registered for the Corinthian. You are welcome to sail as my crew, and I will even let you drive a bit. I...

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02-14-2021, 09:26 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Anyone looked into shipping home yet? in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Not to worry. As long as there is rum for the mai tais we’re ready in Hanalei Bay. I’ve had these paper umbrellas since 2019.

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02-14-2021, 09:17 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Sailing Tomorrow in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Singlehanded Berkeley midwins today on the Circle

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02-11-2021, 05:49 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Get ready to register for Corinthians starting tomorrow, Sat. Feb. 6 in Race Deck

That's too true, Alan. But Synthia doesn't barge the start. She doesn't have to. And she's very sensitive about the way she hightails it into the...

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02-11-2021, 04:20 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Get ready to register for Corinthians starting tomorrow, Sat. Feb. 6 in Race Deck

Whoa! Slow fat Dura Mater in the same race as Shadow? In the same Raccoon Strait as Shadow? I looked it up: " have a top speed of about 40 knots (74...

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02-10-2021, 06:48 PM

Philpott replied to a thread SHTP 2021 - From the Race Deck in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

What a relief! There will be a mothership.

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02-06-2021, 10:05 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Get ready to register for Corinthians starting tomorrow, Sat. Feb. 6 in Race Deck

That explains alot, because I’m pretty sure I won that last race.

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02-03-2021, 06:08 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Three Bridge Fiasco Initial Stats in Race Deck

Petroka, Captain of the Sea Squirrel: Continuing to striking fear into the hearts of sailors everywhere https://vimeo.com/286094232

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02-03-2021, 12:11 PM

Philpott started a thread 2021 seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

The Kahuna wants to move things forward, so here is a list of the seminars that were presented for SHTP 2020. “Some day, and that day may never...

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02-02-2021, 10:56 AM

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

Given the nature of the crowd that participates in the R2AK, that bathtub race up there in the Pacific Northwest seems par for the course. But I must...

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02-01-2021, 05:53 PM

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

A bronze tub! Sigh! Now that is my idea of heaven: a hot bath aboard a moving sailboat. Since I get seasick, would I get doubly sick, d'you think?

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02-01-2021, 02:13 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Three Bridge Fiasco Initial Stats in Race Deck

It's never too late to come back to RYC, Brian. E Dock/Singlehanded Row is waiting for you.

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