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03-22-2023, 06:57 PM

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

Jackie got out of SFO just fine, thank you for asking. Filled up my little suitcase with snow boots and thick wool sweaters, arrived to find holes...

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03-21-2023, 06:50 PM

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

Rats! Foiled again! Great cabin top. Shiny. Me like it. Look at the way those beautiful oars are wrapped up carefully. Like a mother tucks...

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03-20-2023, 05:02 PM

Philpott started a thread 7 oz dacron sail with four full battens - FREE in For Sale, Rent or Loan

Does anybody want DM's mailsail? It's still pretty crisp, and I feel sentimental about it and can't bring myself to throw it into a dumpster. Danny...

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03-19-2023, 03:30 PM

Philpott started a thread Round the Rocks Stories / Whoppers here in Race Deck

First of all, I'd like to thank the Race Committee for standing outside all day long waiting endlessly until Rufless showed his wicked clown's face...

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03-19-2023, 10:45 AM

PSutchek replied to a thread 2023 Round the Rocks courses may be different than 2022 in Race Deck

Well... it only took me 4 hours to get the first mark and then another 2 for the second mark....

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03-17-2023, 10:50 PM

PSutchek replied to a thread 2023 Round the Rocks courses may be different than 2022 in Race Deck

Once again... I'm going to put my input in... these SI's are getting more and more convoluted and confusing... with multiple amendments and various ...

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03-15-2023, 09:17 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Power-Assisted Sailing - the Slippery Slope in Singlehanded Sailing Society

I just needed to hear you say it.

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03-15-2023, 01:37 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Power-Assisted Sailing - the Slippery Slope in Singlehanded Sailing Society

I have a question. Just one. If I buy that $20 /bit and use a drill to crank in or up my sails during a race, would that be considered using an...

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03-14-2023, 05:05 PM

Philpott replied to a thread What I Saw in Singlehanded Sailing Society

https://yachtsmanmagazine.com/what-i-saw-by-jackie-philpott-14/

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03-14-2023, 05:01 PM

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

Seriously, those glass balls just arrived!? Wow. All the way up the hill from the beach? Impressive wind, indeed. I'd come up from Monterey to eat...

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03-11-2023, 09:40 AM

Philpott replied to a thread 2023 Round the Rocks courses may be different than 2022 in Race Deck

Not if Alcatraz is taken out of the equation. Signed, Higher Rated Boat

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03-10-2023, 04:48 PM

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

Your poor car! But it will just start up like a champ, right?

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03-07-2023, 09:15 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Sailing Tomorrow in Singlehanded Sailing Society

If you decide to sail your little yellow boat over, you might need DM to tow you back to RYC: big ebb @ 4:30 - 3.4 knots. Anyone else? ...

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03-07-2023, 06:36 PM

Philpott replied to a thread Sailing Tomorrow in Singlehanded Sailing Society

When is the last time I sailed over to Sam's and sat on the deck? A long time ago. Tomorrow/Wednesday is supposed to be sunny. Woo hoo! I'm gonna go...

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03-05-2023, 11:31 AM

Philpott replied to a thread Corinthian SSS 2023. photos in Singlehanded Sailing Society

Gorgeous photos, as always, Mr Slackwater!

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02-28-2023, 05:55 PM

Philpott replied to a thread 2023 Corinthian Race: Registraions are now open on jibeset in Race Deck

And another thing: Since all our races this season will be recalibrated according to the Fauxboat Method of measurement, I think that we should...

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