[C38] 2016 nationals

[Charles Finn]

Wonderful news Linda!
Let's see what dates (if any) they come up with and then see if we can 
get the boats!  Regarding modifications, I don't know any boat that has 
not gone through some kind of modification over the years! Some are 
quite extensive such as Peregrine (Steve's boat) and Joe Launie's 
bowsprit, etc.  We still welcome them to race!  The Race Committee has 
to figure that out, but this is what we have to do these days even in 
the "one design" category.  So, come one-come all!
I also tend to favor the less serious approach to the race where folks 
can be serious, but even beginners can have fun.  There is nothing like 
a America's Cup rule making/infighting  approach that will narrow the 
field to none.
Let's see what we can do in San Francisco, but I also hope our Southern 
California folks are thinking about doing something as well!   I think 
we should go wherever we can field the boats.

Chuck Finn
Commodore

On 1/28/2016 11:32 PM, Linda Farabee wrote:
> Chuck,
> I talked with Hans at Berkeley Yacht Club about hosting our event again. They are having a scheduling meeting Feb. 7, he will let me know what they can do.
> Do you think we would attract more boats if we had a more casual day sail and a get together afterwards?  A one day event or a two day weekend?
> Strict class rules would disqualify both Harp and Dulcinea. We have been working on our boats and have replaced the required 2 six foot jib tracks , we with two short pieces where we need them and Dulcinea with one long curved track.
> We had a well tended event in 2013 on Memorial Day weekend but only Thera and Harp attended in 2014, so Ray and I did just one race on Saturday and spent Sunday comparing boats, which was interesting.
> Any thoughts from others?
> Would Long Beach consider a day sail and get together?
>
> Mike and Linda
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jan 22, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Charles Finn <Charles at finn.ws> wrote:
>>
>> Linda,
>> I too have been thinking about what we might be able to do this year.   As folks are aware, we could not get together a large enough fleet in SF Bay due to timing conflicts.  I have sent a note out to the principle organizers in San Francisco to see if they are interested.  And yes Linda and Mike you will be part of that team!
>> Regards,o
>>
>> Chuck Finn
>> Commodore
>> Catalina 38 International Association
>>
>>
>>> On 1/19/2016 12:30 PM, Linda Farabee wrote:
>>> Hello Cat 38 Sailors,
>>> We are still holding the National trophy, no action in San Francisco last year.
>>> Will there be a National regatta held this year? Is there enthusiasm for a regatta in another area?
>>>
>>> Mike and Linda
>>> Harp, #207
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