2010 San Francisco NOOD Regatta.

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I think we will have at least 5 teams from So Cal participating. Some are trying to decide if they are doing both the Delta Ditch Run and the NOODs.

We'll need to to see some folks signing up and registering for this event.
Right now we've got 1 from Southern California, and 3 from the Pacific Northwest.

NOTE: the Party is included in the event price! And It looks like we'll be launching from the beach.

Don,
Thanks for bringing this to the top. Surf City was planning to be there in full force with a media blitz including live video feed for the cats, but some things came up. We may be there in a subdued fashion, but we may go up to Huntington Lake, which is unfortunately scheduled for the same weekend. We are still assessing...Stand by...

Either way, I hope to meet up with you while you're back in your old stomping grounds. Looks like it's going to be a fun event.

For the S.F. NOOD the party is inclusive in the entry fee!!

Here's the agenda.

Friday, June 25
• Registration will be at St. Francis Yacht Club from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• Please turn in your waiver form at this time.
• At registration you will pick up your information packet, party tickets, bow stickers and
sailing instructions.
Saturday, June 26
• Registration will be at St. Francis Yacht Club 8:00-10:00 a.m.
• First warning signal at 11:00 a.m.
• Stop by the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD merchandise table for some NOOD Gear and to enter
the NOOD raffl e!
• Stop by the Sperry Top-Sider display to check out their wide selection of footwear.
• Sperry Top-Sider NOOD party in the tented area from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• Dinner Menu includes BBQ buffet of bourbon BBQ chicken, tex mex grilled fl at iron steak with
grilled onions, corn on the cob, baked beans, mixed green salad with dressings, potato salad,
cole slaw, apple pie, pecan pie and assorted cookies.
Bars will feature Mount Gay Rum and Drifter Pale Ale.
Sunday, June 27
• First Warning Signal at 11:00 a.m. No starting sequence will commence after 1400hr on the
last day, Sunday, June 27, 2010.
• Stop by the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD merchandise table for some NOOD Gear and to enter
the NOOD raffl e!
• Stop by the Sperry Top-Sider display to check out their wide selection of footwear.
• Sperry Top-Sider NOOD party with overall awards in the tented area at
approximately 4:00-5:30 p.m. (may be later depending on racing schedule – will be posted).
• Dinner Menu includes beef chili with toppings, warm garlic bread, and chips and salsa and
guacamole. Bars will feature Mount Gay Rum and Drifter Pale Ale.

Word on the street is that some of the lesser skilled teams are out on the East Coast practicing on rental boats. I hear they're up to 15 minutes of sailing between nap breaks. And they're taking turns so that nobody gets blisters.

We've got 8 committed with real money. (Canadian Money counts)

1.Don Atchley Highly Catfeinated Wa
2.Bryan Colwell Laser Tag WA
3.Ben Colwell Barely 18 Wa
4.Daniel DeLave Sweet Siren CA
5.Mark Jones Nauti Gear B.C.
6.Eric Thor Cat-a-strophic CAN
7.Alex Van Brunt Gonzo CA
8.Richard Vilvens Gettin' Tacky CA

Add Jason Moore now 9 we can do 20 people come on.

Get Your Free SF NOOD T-Shirt
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Enlarge PhotoHelp us celebrate the NOOD's return to the Golden Gate City. Submit your entry form and we'll give you your T-shirt (one per entry) during registration at the St. Francis Yacht Club.

We hope to see you there to there!

The Top 3 at the SF NOOD registration currently are all multihulls.
F18's
Corsairs
Weta

There is a really good rumor that we will be getting some really cool swag sent for the NOOD's.I can't break the news that is for the organiser or supplier to call.

With the first phase of registration having passed we now sit at 17 F18's registered for the San Francisco NOOD. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />

The next two classes are sitting at 8 and 9. Both multihull classes to boot. Corsairs, and the Weta.

Here's the party announcement for those still on the fence. And it's all inclusive.

Anyone in the area with an F18 and not able to attend please let me know if you are interested in chartering your boat. We have a couple of teams looking.

Dear San Francisco NOOD Participants,

SATURDAY PARTY- 6:00-7:30 p.m.
After your day of racing on San Francisco Bay join us at the St. Francis Yacht Club for Sperry Top-Sider's 75th anniversary celebration. The festivities kick off in The Courtyard and Starting Line Room at 6:00 p.m. and will run to about 10:00 p.m. There will be music, raffles, a sinfully sweet room and photo booth to capture your best NOOD spirit! Sponsored bars featuring complementary Mount Gay Rum and Drifter Pale Ale brewed by Widmer Brothers Brewing will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The NOOD BBQ buffet dinner will be served in the Golden Gate Room. The dinner menu includes BBQ buffet of bourbon BBQ chicken, Tex Mex grilled flat iron steak with grilled onions, corn on the cob, baked beans, mixed green salad with dressings, potato salad, cole slaw, apple pie, pecan pie and assorted cookies. Don't miss this fun filled evening!

SUNDAY PARTY AND AWARDS 4:00-5:30 p.m.
The Sunday NOOD buffet will be served in the Golden Gate room. The dinner menu includes beef chili with toppings, warm garlic bread, and chips with salsa and guacamole. Sponsored bars will
feature Mount Gay Rum and Drifter Pale Ale and will be open from 4:00-5:30 p.m.*

PARTY TICKETS
Your NOOD Regatta entry fee includes the Saturday and Sunday party ticket for the skipper and crew members. All skippers will be issued the party tickets at registration. A limited number of party tickets will be given to each boat. Additional party tickets may be purchased on-site at the party.

Here is how it is playing out so far.

Wow I got moved up to PNW.
Thought I was Bay Area.
Actually I'm in between but I'm Division 3 all the way.

The Tiger/F18 table at the Seattle NOOD

Mount Gay Rum is a very generous sponsor!! <img src="<>/blush.gif" alt="blush" title="blush" height="15" width="15" />

Updated data below.

Sorry Rich...I debated where to put you and rather than limbo I picked PNW because your location does not say

bay area

to me. I think of the bay area as a bit over 50 miles from the bottom to the top. You are a bit under 300 miles away from the top. I am about 400 miles from the race site. I just recently realized that you are almost 600 miles from Seattle (PNW), so Bay Area you will be. <img src="<>/blush.gif" alt="blush" title="blush" height="15" width="15" />

Later,
Dan

LOL no biggie. I'm here in no mans land. Thing is its almost quicker for you to get there than me. The 101 for me is 3 1/2 hours of winding 2 lane road.

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I do like graphs...
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Nice Chart Don.

There are now 21 sailors planning on the NOODs in San Francisco. Rich has been sent south and is not Bay Area. One sailor confirmed with me yesterday that he was going. 20 on the page and, at least, one more.

Got confirmation that we are launching off Crissy.

St. Francis Yacht Club Map

This weekend is coming together nicely.

For the F18 fleet - I will have the class scales on site for anyone that wishes to complete certification. Keep in mind that a certificate is required for entry at the North Americans in August, and also will be required for regional events (like the Western Area Championship) in 2011. Weighing is painless and pretty quick. Consider getting it out of the way in case you decide to become certified later. <img src="<>/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink" height="15" width="15" />

And SoCal is coming with a can full o' whoop. Any takers for a SoCal v. NorCal challenge? Top four from each score toward points? Rum stakes?

Thanks very much to all who have labored to make this into a really fun event and something that is truly our first West Coast Championship.

John:

I know you do not care what side you are on...you just want a bet right? I will take the SoCal if you take the NorCal.

Later,
Dan

North or South it's still going to be Western Style!

Can't wait to see the Whoopass!

I'm thinking about having a pre-party **** hour at the parts trailer after sailing Sat . If I can get my act together, I've got a special treat for everyone and I'm going to need all hands on deck...Yes, you should be slightly worried. <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" />

Forecast for the SF NOOD is looking like it will be be nice.

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/PZ/530.html

Look for the milder stuff to extend deeper in to the latter part of the week than expected. But 8-13 knots will be really nice to race in, with three days of milder breeze to moderate the wave action.