[C38] 2016 nationals San Francisco

[Don Strong]

Linda: Great. If no conflicts, I could get a group to sail Discreet Charm.
We might make a list of the boats that will enter to watch the spinnaker 
of Harp disappear into the distance.
Don

On 1/29/16 9:46 AM, Charles Finn wrote:
> 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
>>>> (510) 530-4539
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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Donald R. Strong
Professor,
Department of Evolution and Ecology
and
The Bodega Marine Laboratory,
University of California, Davis,
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