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Thread: Coastal Cup for Shorthanded Crews

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    Default One of my favorite races

    At least the one to SB, but it is a sprint and pretty intense in the normally nuking conditions and swell. But I'm pretty sure I want a competent foredeck for that race. To me this is a race that I think is more fun crewed, though it is still unnerving trying to sleep when the other watch is pulling 25+ knots in the middle of the night (when I'm on the watch it is fun when it is not terrifying

    Though then again, with a good fleet of shorthanded boats it might be a good alternative for a qualifier, and certainly provide some bragging rights.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch View Post
    Paul - want me to post this to the BAMA forums?
    You bet. Thanks.

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronnie simpson View Post
    Does anyone know what the dates are for Coastal Cup 2012?
    Sorry Ronnie, starts June 13.

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travieso View Post
    Though then again, with a good fleet of shorthanded boats it might be a good alternative for a qualifier, and certainly provide some bragging rights.
    The organizers are thinking that the longer TP qualifier course would only be offered in odd years, same as LongPac, so, not this year. Disappointing. The longer course offshore appeals to me more, especially sailed solo. But I probably won't be able to resist the temptation to do this race, solo or crewed. And I agree, would be great to have a solid fleet of shorthanded boats.

    Paul/Culebra
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    Quote Originally Posted by Culebra View Post
    But I probably won't be able to resist the temptation to do this race, solo or crewed.
    need crew?

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    Default Coastal Cup

    Quote Originally Posted by ronnie simpson View Post
    need crew?
    Ronnie, are you interested in sailing the Coastal Cup double-handed?
    Would you have time to sail the boat back?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhusselman View Post
    Ronnie, are you interested in sailing the Coastal Cup double-handed?
    Would you have time to sail the boat back?
    Maybe. And maybe. Let's talk at the next meeting... Cheers!

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    Default NOR Posted - course options

    The Notice of Race was posted recently for the Coastal Cup. In a conversation I had yesterday with Michael Andrews from Encinal, he said actually they are still considering offering a qualifier type of long course for the singlehanded division, this year. Great news! To ensure the racers cover the requisite 400 nm (the finish is in Santa Barbara), the Longitude "mark" would be something like 130 nm off Pt Sur... just a guess. As stated in the NOR, divisions aren't certain until they see who enters. So it would help if anyone interested in the shorthanded options could indicate their interest here in the Forum, and which you're considering/planning to race, as follows:

    1. Short course - Doublehanded
    2. Short course - Singlehanded
    3. Long course - Singlehanded (TPac qualifier rules apply)

    Culebra is most interested in the SH long course, but if they don't get enough boats to justify that division, I'll probably opt for DH short course.

    Paul/Culebra

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronnie simpson View Post
    need crew?
    After my 219th place finish in the 3BF you should reconsider your options. Actually it would be way cool to have you aboard, but hopefully I'm sailing singlehanded.

    Since you could cart your "101" up the 101 to get home, you should consider entering! There would still be plenty of time to get your mind, body and boat ready for June 30. I'm hoping we get a good turnout of shorthanders for the Coastal Cup.

    Paul

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    if they held the race in April, or even mid-May, i would enter right now. if it were an odd year race, then maybe so as well. but i can't enter a 400-mile race down the coast that starts in mid-June, when i'm racing to Hawaii on June 30.... having said that, i might find a yacht to race on double handed or fully crewed.

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