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Hello all-
SI’s are posted, and a couple of minor amendments to the NOR are available on Jibeset.

Amended the NOR as follows
1. Given that we are starting on the same day & tide as 2 other races...

Not saying I have all the answers, but I just might have the right passwords….
I know there are several folks that have tried to register, but have either not received a response allowing them to...

Registration is open and documents available on Jibeset

It’s been said that any journey begins with a single step
It’s also been (correctly) said that the hardest part of the SHTP is getting across the start line,

It may seem like a ways away, but...

Since Bob just stole my first guess, I will say #1

Hello All -
Last moment, there is for Seminar #7 is tonight, Wednesday, May 10 at 730pm

We'll be discussing weather tactics, and will reserve a healthy amount of time for competitors

Hi...

Hello All -
Bumping the thread again, and a reminder for Seminar #6 is Wednesday, April 12 at 730pm

We'll be discussing communications for the race, and circling back to provisioning

Hi...

Hi Michael -
To directly answer your original question(s)-
Yes, this is a requirement for all boats, regardless of normal set up (wheel or tiller)... for all of the reasons Bob mentions above....

Hello all -
Thread bump & reminder -
Seminar #5 is Wednesday, March 08


David Clarkes MD wife, Dana, will present on preparing medical kits for the SHTP.

we will also discuss provisions,...

Hi Mike -
thanks, I'll fix the date (and location) for the E-rudder seminar shortly.
FWIW, if I had choose between the Pacific Cup and Ashley's SAS courses (and yes, I have done both) I would...

I have the smaller one...
and yes, the 50g packs (I think).
you can also find the packs from other sources... but one stop shopping is convenient.

That looks really cool Tony -
and a backup is a great idea....

Here is something I have tried - its essentially a stainless steel chafing dish in a water proof lockable container that uses the...

All of the above notwithstanding...
To be clear, I use wind mode very sparingly...
For the most part I prefer to run things in gyro compensated compass mode, with the gain regulating the ratio,...

Hi Mike -
it sounds like we are essentially talking about the same set up - I am taking the 0183 output direct from the Zeus 3.
I am not running any 0183 input to the MFD, everything except the...

Hi - apologies for any misunderstanding regarding the Zoom reminders. It's not a precise process, and apparently recurring meetings don't auto-generate reminders.
I will try to remedy that going...

Hello All -
You can find the recording of last Wednesdays (02/08/23) seminar here.

A pdf of the deck is in 2 parts -
here is the first part, shipping home 8171
and here is Lee's deck for...

Thanks Jackie -
Here's Ronnie's direct site - pointed at the latest updates page

Ronnie is 100% committed to this thing, as is his MO.
And he needs money, A LOT of it... I think the minimum...

how many oranges would be needed to keep this estimate calibrated Sled? ;)
DH

for those extra compulsive readers, there is an oblique reference in post #5556...

I will check with the very creative Exploratorium engineering team about the mouse trap.
There's probably...

I'm going with #4 - the masthead.

DH

Hello all -
Thread bump & reminder -
Seminar #4 is Wednesday, February 08

David Clark - 2018 SHTP - will be presenting about his experiences shipping his Olson 30 home from Kauai.
We will...

Hello All -
You can find the recording of last months seminar here.

A pdf of the deck is here 8133

A big thank you to Brendan Huffman and UK sailmakers for a fantastic presentation.

This...

+1 there Ants -

I've held off posting due to the original tone.

Hedgehog currently runs 2 Pelagics, powered thru a 3 way rocker switch (onA, off, onB). the NMEA 0183 (yeah) feeds directly...

Hello all -
Appologies for a late post / reminder -
Seminar #3 is tomorrow night -

Brendan Huffman - 2021 & 2023 SHTP - will be presenting about sail selection and inventories for HI...

Hedgehog's will not likely be in use... you all know how to find me.
DH