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I have used the Vesper AIS unit for offshore racing and cruising that employs a splitter to use with the existing VHF mast antenna. No issues great range, and easy to install and integrate with the...

Hey Group... I thought I would share some good press given to the SF-SSS group and the SHTP regarding my write-up about competing in the 2023 Singlehanded Transpac within this month's edition of the...

My two cents and take on all of this is that having the ability to receive and transmit an AIS signal (whether required currently or not) is extremely valuable for offshore and for SHTP and the like....

Solstice update...

Since our return to the mainland, Solstice has been with KKMI in Point Richmond for a bit now and the repair is going very well says the yard's PM today. The hull damage was...

Solstice made it back safely last Friday to SF and will undergo her hull repairs at KKMI prior to returning to her home port of Monterey. It was a 17 day return trip and (like other reports)...

Jackets in Kauai in July??? That is a good one! Well, for me... Jacket size is typically a Large.
Cheers,

Michael Polkabla
Cal40 Solstice #4

I had purchased a new heavy duty Pelagic system a few months ago with intentions to install on my Cal40 (tiller mount) but decided to do a different direction with my autopilot system for the SHTP...

Will do Jackie... Next time up I will swing by the Richmond YC docks to have a look at other people's projects for a change... LOL

Yes, my boat is still in Point Richmond between the Sugar Dock...

Hey Everyone,

Getting ready for the SHTP is the hardest part (everyone says) and i have found that they (whoever said that) are absolutely right!!! I don't know about others, but I am stressed...

Hey everyone... Are we still having our next SHTP zoom seminar on the evening of March 8th as it states in the original schedule? I have not seen any emails with links to register yet. Can Dave H....

Already completed my qualifier but am thinking of going again as a shake down and a final dial-in of my systems prior to the SHTP... Making lots of improvements and installing a fair amount of new...

Hey Everyone,

I have been doing some recon in Kauai the past few days and have recently checked out Nawiliwili Bay harbor area (near Lihue). According to the local Olson 30 guy (Chris Jordan),...

Dave,
Thanks for the useful information and thoughts on refueling and provisioning... In fact, I will be vacationing with my wife Michelle on Kauai January 3 through 17th and plan on performing...

I agree that it is best to work out these logistics regarding re-provisioning and diesel access before we get to Hanalei. I am making arrangements to have a rental car available to shlep the diesel...

Go to US Sailing and search their subpage for Safety at Sea Courses...

https://www.ussailing.org/education/adult/safety-at-sea-courses-2022/

These can be in person only or a combination of...

Hey Lee,

My course was pretty much due west out of Monterey for the expected 200 nautical miles but I decided to begin my trip back at about 175 miles due to the winds getting pretty strong...

Hey everyone,

In preparation of the 2023 SHTP, I was encouraged by my friend (Robb Walker) to get my 2023 Qualifier in before winter and I was sure glad I did for so many reasons. First off, it...

Looking forward to the seminars. Since i am in the Monterey area, I will likely have to attend by zoom.

And BTW... Thanks for getting me re-sorted out for receiving the forum posts and the...