[C38] Trans Pac Race

[Max Soto]

Steve and Larry,

It was really awesome to check daily and find out that you were right next
to each other leading the Aloha for a few days. Too bad that Peregrine had
to withdraw from the race after Steve's huge effort, but I think he made a
good call for the safety of his crew.. We were really dad when we hear that,
but I guess that's part of offshore racing..... You guys did a great job,
It's nice to see our boats involved in such kind of races.. and seeing
Hassle arriving in Hawaii after the fire that almost took her down.....
Steve, at the helm on Pyewacket?? That's a facebook photo! LOL

Regards,
Max


2011/7/25 Steve Smolinske <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>

> Thanks everyone, yes it sucked but oh well, we had a nice five days of
> playing with Hassle (so much fun being so close to another boat in an
> ocean race after five days), a wild three days back not to mention my
> boat is now cherried out with just about every toy imaginable toy, so in
> the end stuff works out.  The decision was really easy if you always
> remember that  Should of, Would of and Could of has a flip side  to that
> coin and they are I Shouldn't have, If only I could change that, and I
> wish I wouldn't have.  I've been on both sides of that coin and in my
> old age prefer to stay on the more conservative side.  Okay and with all
> said and done, I did get to ride on Pyewacket and even got to Drive
> her...WOW! now that was cool,
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of
> larrypi at roadrunner.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 1:12 PM
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve
> 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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Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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