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04-08-2020, 01:15 PM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

Also , I thought the control head had to be mounted forward or facing aft , depending OB what unit you purchased , yours looks mounted 90 degrees off...

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04-08-2020, 01:14 PM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

What settings are you referring to ? Im only aware of a gain control.... im not sure ive heard of any others...... thanks Paul

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04-07-2020, 10:00 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

It’s true. I love my remote. Keep it on a lanyard, close to my heart. Seriously. It's the tiniest, flimsy thing. And when it stops working? I just...

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04-07-2020, 05:55 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Covid-19 Considerations in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Strictly in a non official capacity, I hope that the board waits to make a decision about cancelling the race until Hawaii makes its own decision...

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04-07-2020, 05:11 PM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

Well , with 7 hours out to the SE farallon , I'd like to chill down below for 20 to 30 min while the palegic sails itself

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04-06-2020, 11:31 AM

Philpott started a thread Film by Ronnie in Shorthanded Sailing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avo5dK1eyrY

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04-04-2020, 12:40 PM

Philpott replied to a thread SSS races during shelter in place in SSS Board Business

Have you asked? Let me rephrase that. Do you think anyone has asked for clarification as regards singlehanded sailing? Hear me out regarding this: ...

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04-03-2020, 09:32 AM

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

What a beautiful boat. Lotsa beds for friends and the liquor cabinet is to die for. When are you going up for a ride, Skip? That would be a great...

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04-02-2020, 09:06 PM

Philpott started a thread R2AK 2019 Videos: Team Pear Shaped Racing in Shorthanded Sailing

Sheltering at home? Sure, but you still want your fix of sailing, dontcha? Well, I've got what you need: Videos of interviews from last year's...

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04-02-2020, 11:10 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Thank you to Dr Jan Hirsch s/v Sweet Pea, for this Power Point presentation on Medical Provisioning. When we get closer to the SHTP he has agreed to...

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03-27-2020, 03:26 AM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

Here's what I'm getting at , there Is no recommended units that I know of .... Love the idea of a stern Post ,,, no wire up the mast ! , also...

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03-26-2020, 11:52 AM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

Yes , Brian and pelegic mentioned the converter , I'm pretty new to sailing , never have bought a birdie before... I don't know which output what...

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03-26-2020, 12:09 AM

PSutchek replied to a thread Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences? in Shorthanded Sailing

Hello all , I have the pelegic set up in my cal20 , I'd like to add an inexpensive wind indicator so that it can drive upwind and downwind during...

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03-22-2020, 05:33 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Behind the Curtain: The Organization of the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

My experience with bureaucracies is that they don't respond to suggestions, but people are paid to respond to simple questions. I didn't suggest...

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03-22-2020, 12:58 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Behind the Curtain: The Organization of the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Well, enough dithering. Let's ask, shall we? I've sent this by email and USPS. The Honorable David Y. Ige Governor, State of Hawaii Executive...

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03-22-2020, 11:48 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Corona Virus Impact (Covid 19) in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Larry Conklin called, asked that the SSS will “ help keep Kauai green” when we come. I promised we will spend money when we come. BTW, the Wake Up...

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03-20-2020, 03:55 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Surprise! in Shorthanded Sailing

Buy this! Buy this! Puleeze, Bob! SO much fun spending other peoples' money.

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03-20-2020, 03:20 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Social Distancing in Singlehanded Sailing Society

:-)

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03-20-2020, 02:10 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Surprise! in Shorthanded Sailing

Sure! Why not? It's only money.

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03-20-2020, 11:51 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Surprise! in Shorthanded Sailing

First of all, I don't know why Surprise! is in the shorthanded thread. Also, here are some items you are welcome to borrow: This from Max last...

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03-20-2020, 10:37 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Social Distancing in Singlehanded Sailing Society

You are a wise man, Rick Elkins. And here's how I feel about it: https://vimeo.com/399224821

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03-18-2020, 06:57 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Behind the Curtain: The Organization of the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Amid all this Covid-19 talk, a friend who is considering the 2020 Singlehanded Transpacific Race asked about the chance of it being cancelled. My...

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03-18-2020, 03:53 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Surprise! in Shorthanded Sailing

Specially given the water heater for the hot tub. That's gotta use a lot of energy.

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03-18-2020, 11:38 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

https://vimeo.com/398515929

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03-16-2020, 04:03 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

okay, I concede the point. We did have a nice long chat, no comparisons were made with DM's alternator per se, and I WAS snuffling around for...

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03-16-2020, 12:11 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Drove to Dura Mater yesterday, self distancing myself in my car. Then I arrived to see Bob’s car in the parking lot. I dropped my sailbag off at DM...

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03-15-2020, 08:43 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Around the World from West coast? in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Maybe turning into the wind to take sails down before entering HMB harbor?

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03-12-2020, 08:08 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Around the World from West coast? in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Go, Philippe! It sounds like you are on the verge of ... dare I say it ... having another grand adventure. I’ll bet Changabang is not insulated and...

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03-11-2020, 03:21 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Seminars in 2020 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race

Absolutely.

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03-11-2020, 11:24 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Corinthian Race 2020 in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Well, Carol, I saw you tack around Blossom Rock, and you did it with aplomb. After DM and I tacked it took me until I was in the lee of Alcatraz...

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