Consider it done. Bring a sleeping bag or something.

Looks like we'll have a good number of F-16s out sailing on Friday. I'm starting to look forward to this! Ed

There will be no party, "up in the air". We will party on the ground, it hurts much less when you fall! And St. Patty's day is on Monday, close enough for Gubmint work! I'll bring some Guiness and Jameson.

I called Gordon earlier this evening. He will be at the club around 09:00 Friday for early arrivals. Registration is at his house from 5-7 Friday evening. There will be hors d'eouvers, but no meal per se. There might be some rum <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> , but byob is always a good thing.

I suppose we could put something on the grill at the club Friday evening if anyone is interested.

I was gonna do sun dried chitlin's but they're out of season.

Yeah Pete ill be there early as well. So the club will be open. I am sure it will get crowded quick as well.

And by BYOB I am sure you meant BYOR (bring your own RUM)

ahahhaha

I'll bring some Mount Gay for Saturday night! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I just watched the weather, looks very good, weak front with 30% chance of showers on Friday, warm (82) on Saturday and 79 on Sunday, should be good wind, not too much, not too little.

Due to Mary's comments I checked out the entry listing for this regatta again; looks excellent as well !

11 F16's and 11 A-cats !

I write 11 F16's as Seth has just posted that he will be there together with Stefan as well so ...


F16 fleet :

-1- Abrams, Jody Blade 724
-2- Bohan, Tim Blade 777
-3- de Bruyne, Gill Kathleen Blade 721
-4- McDonald, Matt Gina Blade USA 725
-5- McLaughlin, John Blade 5
-6- Mills, Ed Blade 733
-7- Olson, Lynn Lienti, Joanna Blade 1
-8- Pollard, Pete Arie Blade 702
-9- Stater, Chris Hosch, Eric Blade 709
-10- Terrell, Todd Terrell, Janet Blade 717
-11- Stern, Seth, Stefan Taipan 4.9 spi. (late announcement)

With the likes of the Mc's, Gill/Kathleen, Ed Mills, Timbo, Mclaughlin, Seth/Stefan and Lynn/Joanna it is going to be some tight racing as well !


A-cat fleet :

-1- Baker, Michael A-Class 145
-2- Bird, Rush A-Class 231
-3- Burger, Patrick A-Class USA 243
-4- Cope, Woody A-Class 209
-5- Cordes, Chris A-Class USA 172
-6- Isco, Gordon A-Class USA154
-7- Johnson, Bob A-Class 256
-8- Johnson, Cheryl A-Class 266
-9- Mayo, Clive A-Class 170
-10- Moon, Ben A-Class AUS 918
-11- Schiefer, John A-Class usa 122

So the F16 fleet are all Blades.. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
What about the A-cat fleet are they also the same make? Also will they by starting them together? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

don't forget Team S & S.
Will be sailing the Snake.

The A cats are a mixed bag of builders. Can't be more specific 'cause I don't know! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> In the past there has been one start.

There is very little interaction on the course or at the line. The F16s try to stay away from the "A"s. Starting upwind of a pack of "A"s is a very, very bad idea! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

... and you don't want any of them snaking about in front of your bows when baring down on them under spinnaker either, I venture !

Nice start line though, with 22+ boats (I'm sure a few more A's will join the party !), get some practice in with regard to starting.

Wouter

Any idea who is doing Race Comittee? Is it the same guys who did the Area D racing? That was very good, 10 races in 2 days, outstanding. The only thing I would want to change there is to shorten each race to A-C, twice around. The third lap is really a waste of time, not many positions change by then, it just stretches out the fleet and we could get more races in if we kept it to two laps.

What do the rest of you think?

<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I still feel the pain! But, I'm game for what everyone else wants.

I think Mike Kasper, from GYC, is the PRO this time around, not sure. He'll probably be at the club on Friday.

Hey, I just noticed the Viper is not on the list, is he going to come out and race or not? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Was just wondering the same thing. No disrespect, but I was kinda hoping Robbie would drive it and show us a thing or two.

Didn't we have a post a while back by Seth who said that the owners were fully intending to participate ? Maybe they signed up by mail and not electronically ?

The Viper would make for an 12th F16 entry, nice !

Wouter

The viper will be there. They are home ported in Gulfport.

I am sailing with Todd Terrel, Team TODROB. LOL

I believe the viper is sailing and rumor has it
Robbie Daniel will be driving.

Seth

<****! can-o-worms now! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />