[C38] 2016 nationals San Francisco

[Charles Finn]

I thought we all agreed that Harp had to sail with a 5 gallon bucket 
tied to the prop?
:=)
Best,
Chuck Finn

On 1/29/2016 12:50 PM, Don Strong wrote:
> 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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