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Hmm can't wait.Route 66 _2018 SQUARE Poster-sponsors.pdf

Wild Oats in short handed.

Scallywag should not have lost the crew overboard, but yes the recovery was good and somewhat lucky too.

On a 24 Ben as well, interesting

yip #1 good times on WO. Ran full main and J3 all race, loved the downhill, and went ok back up hill too. Had a couple of crew that hadn't been out for a long time (one sailor hadn't been out since we dropped the rig over a year ago), and we all enjoyed ourselves. Sad to see the damage and some hurt bodies on other boats, but all in all looked like people coped pretty well.

I would agree on that.

yer sorry, I ordered 20 kts. They had a special on as everyone else had been ordering only 10 knots lately.

Just sailing.... Single-handed race this season

We are in, just entered and costumes are ready to go. Wind has been ordered and excitement levels rising.

Half that speed is really fast!

True, me tackle is a bit bigger ("Wellington" keel) and the boat is heavy (Volvo 9hp ballast), but I don't have any issues with the ST compared to the pin head that was on there when I bought her. Upwind, in moderate conditions I don't have any greater heel - so long as the leech is left open to get the twist required in the upper 1/3. Just need more outhaul and a bit less vang, and the sail really looks after itself. I would still reef at the same times once winds are over moderate. What I do have is a small 'flattening reef' at 150mm (or 200?), that I use solo over about 15knts, that

I love my ST main... and very strong sail too. Wouldn't go back to pin head. Same sailmaker as Changed, just as happy.

way nice.

Early forecast for Sunday's BBYC race around Motuihe is light SE, this is Race 4 of the Vining Singlehanded Series.

Yes, tracker will be on for the race.

We are ready for some of that racing now, good amount of last minute entries and PCC have organised some great weather for the first two races (Sat - party - Sun).

square rigged is the next step.... great down wind modeing.

A quick look at the RYC online entries for the Wed Night series starting tonight (will be more paper based entries and casual entries) shows 25 x boats over 31 feet. 24 x boats under 31 feet. and a good forecast (so come sailing....)

Just in case anyone doesn't think I am keen..... I drove to GH / Fairway bay in the weekend to take a photo or two.... on the series Facebook page now (among the posts from the skippers getting all ready).

Sailing!

Nice movie Oracle, brings back good memories of a good day on the water!

Yes, I have plenty of conversations with my imaginary friends / crew - and even happy to sing to myself when things are going well (really badly), just can't stand blogging solo!

Online entries for the Series are available on RYC website, and a FB page also going. Please post something to the Vinings Single-handed series Facebook page.... I like sailing alone but hate talking to myself on FB.... http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/singlehanded-series/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/126891311289885/ There is also a series briefing this year, with food and stuff, and you can get your new season shirts! This is on the 5th Oct at 7pm at RYC.

Too early for a wind forecast - but I am forecasting a large amount of fun. Fairway Bay fun, sailing fun, fun fun fun.

They can count but designed not to rule anyone who can't do Easter out of the series. We have 11 races but a drop of 5 races. Because this series has a lot of weekend racing many will struggle to attend all 11 of them. Easter Regatta will also have it's own prizes, but will suit some sailors that miss other weekends and still want a series result. Hope that makes sense.