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    SSB and other radio receptions

    I have not done this race yet, like to hear from experienced sailor, about other radio stations receiver on the trip. How about the pacific net, or news and music from stations like BBC or DX'ing on...
  2. AIS receiver mode

    That's a very idea for receiver only, because just think about what will happen in a few years, you are on the bay, and everyone, say 2000 yachts are sending out a Blip-
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    New rating and method

    Where or how do you research to get a PCR, etc. for a boat not yet listed. Example: I can not find the Corsair 27 a trimaran, or some of the very old small boats like the Cape Dory 27.
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    Great Race

    I think that is one reason why this race is great
    thanks for info
    Mike
  5. AIS is waiting

    The AIS and radar alarms fit together with Epirb. they give a false sense of securty and just one tiny error leads to diaster. I give a example where transat mini 650 are only allowed to have VHF -...
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    Division PCR

    I am wrapping my ears around this one, I think I understand PCR. I saw the division page but didn’t put it together until now. There is four winners A-D, And for example, Div C there is a Folkboat...
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    epirb upgrade

    is the epirb, to 406 backward technology built in for 121.5. the 121.5 in analog with out memory if I remember but 406 digital remembers for ever.
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    computer statistics for winning

    Where are the computed statistics for winning time? Example, if your boat has a PHRF 168, how many hours will that boat have to go before it beats a 60 maxi down hill shed.
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    is there doctor in the house

    anyone know how to stop blisters from getting worst. Example fiction blisters from being up all night in bad weather and you hands are in deep need of a week hiding in the frigerator, or the raw...
  10. Cal 20

    did you get that cal 20 you were looking for
    mike
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    nets

    we use white fishing nets cut to fit on each side to prevent such an event as falling throu railing and middle lifelines
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    AIS transponder

    After searching everywhere I found a AIS transpounder, apparently they are designed for commerical and offshore fishing . I can't find a VHF switch to the antenna. Even the HAM oulet in Alemeda does...
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    twins

    The reason for the question is when you have twins running, the boat just steers herself on what ever course set automaticly. Hiscock used this method as did Mcclain on Trekka and it does not...
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    radar

    could you send me a list of manufactures who make a radar with perimeter alarms that would fit on a 24 sailboat with solar panels hooked up for the lights and radio, etc. How many boats carried...
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    my intent was to carry 20 gallon in separate...

    my intent was to carry 20 gallon in separate continers with a water maker as my primary sourse, but the way I read it , there is no way to even connect my two tanks for filling.
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    Poles and Water Rules

    some of the rules are in conflict with the ISAF-RRS AND USSA but that will be worked out as time goes by but can someone give a better explaination of couple of the rules.

    example 3.01
    one or...
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