[C38] Trans Pac Race

[Dick Kilroy]

Larry and Steve: As I said in an earlier e-mail to Steve, right decision and 
Larry your comments are understanding and gracious. Cat 38's can still race 
offshore. Thanks for doing it.

Dick

Dashaway # 193


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <larrypi at roadrunner.com>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:12 PM
Subject: [C38] Trans Pac Race


> Having completed our second Trans Pac Race I feel there are a few comments 
> I would like to make to the members here.  First and foremost is our crew 
> on Hasssle, what a great group of guys, everyone got along well, we sailed 
> well, ate well and generally had a good time with minor problems.  Now to 
> the serious stuff!
>
> As all of you know there were two Catalina 38's in the race, Periguine and 
> Hassle.  Steve Smolinske broung Perigune all the way  from Seattle WA to 
> Los Angeles to do this race, not a easy sail nor cheap.  I know the cost 
> of outfitting a boat for the race, it's not cheap by any standard.  Of 
> course our main objective was to beat Perigune and the heck with all the 
> other boats in our Aloha Class.
>
> The race started out great, we were running neck and neck with Periguine 
> for the first 6 days and then Periguine had a water maker problem.  As 
> Steve related to me there was a discussion among his crew whether to keep 
> going with what they had on board or to turn back and drop out of the 
> race.  Short rations on water and they could make it!  This is not an easy 
> decision to make given all the circumstance of the race, crew, cost etc.
>
> My compliments to Steve Smolinske for making the very tough decision to 
> drop out of the race.  This took real internal fortituide and as we all 
> know a great Skipper keeps the safety of his crew and vessel in the 
> forefront at all times.  I know from talking to the crew members of 
> Periguine that many of them wanted to keep going on a liter a day of water 
> per person.
>
> Steve you have my utmost respect and regard as a Skipper/Captain; you made 
> the right decision although probably the toughest one of your sailing 
> career.  You kept telling us you would meet us on the docks when we got in 
> to HI and there you were with Mai Tai's in hand, not the way you wanted to 
> but I will say this, Team Hassle has the utmoste respect for you and your 
> crew
>
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