Who will be there? This is my favorite event of the year and I'm hoping everyone will make it a point of getting there after all the oil problems in other locations this summer.

Who's In?

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More then likely, i will be there.

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I am going to try to be there on my little cat.

skarr1

I am going to try to be there on my little cat.

You should beat the crap out of the cruising cats that normally show up. For those that haven't been to the Juana Good Time Regatta, the big cat cruisers traditionally start their race with the skippers at the bar, bell rings, everyone does a shot, then the skippers run (slowly) to their waiting boats.

The big boats usually start a 1/2 hour or so before the beachcats and make for great obstructions down the race course.

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Haha, haven't done Junana good time yet..
should be fun!




edited by: TylerH, Aug 10, 2010 - 06:39 PM

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Judy and I will be there

Butch
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is this good first regatta? I would like to try one if nothing else but the social.

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is this good first regatta? I would like to try one if nothing else but the social.

Absolutely, very friendly laid back atmosphere.

As Yoda would say "the social, it is strong in this one".

For more pictures than you will have time to look at from past years.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…=pictures&g2_itemId=8619

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or great obstructions down the race course.

Hobie 18 Magnum D-PN 71.4
Macgregor 36 D-PN 69.1
Who is going to BE the obstuction.



edited by: skarr1, Aug 10, 2010 - 10:20 PM

skarr1

Hobie 18 Magnum D-PN 71.4
Macgregor 36 D-PN 69.1
Who is going to BE the obstuction.

Like I said before:
"You should beat the crap out of the cruising cats that normally show up."

However, if you can sail your 36 to that 69.1 number I'll buy you a discounted Corona! I don't see a barbeque grill hanging from your stern, but big boats tend to collect things.

Also at Juana's all big boats are required to carry at least 3 competitors for the prestigious "Best Breast" perpetual trophy, and crew like that distracts from competitive sailing.

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More than likely, they will probably run the Macgregor 36 with the beachcats. They had always put Bruce (Stiletto 23) with the beachcats in past years. Different RC this year so he might end up with the cruisers, which would be the proper place for him. I don't think the cruisers (Gemini's) will want him with them, and since a cruiser is the host, well, we'll see . . .
The Stiletto was always causing wrecks during the Sunday buoy races.

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What all boats usually show up?

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Really thinking about going. Couple questions...

Where is a good place to stay?

I dont have CatTrax is that a problem with unloading?

Can we keep the boats on the beach mast up for the weekend?

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I dont have CatTrax is that a problem with unloading?

Most people do use beach wheels to get onto the beach, but there is also a public ramp. I've done it both ways. There will be plenty of people to borrow wheels from.

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Can we keep the boats on the beach mast up for the weekend?

Yes!


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Where is a good place to stay?

You could always do like me and the wife....sleep on the boat :)



Butch & Judy




edited by: ButchG, Aug 12, 2010 - 05:07 PM

Oh man, that's hard core. I cannot imagine by old back surviving two nights and days on the tramp.

'Course that's one really big litter box all around!!

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Oh man, that's hard core. I cannot imagine by old back surviving two nights and days on the tramp.

Butch, i have a whole no level of respect for you... :)

David, you can bring an inflatable mattress if that's a concern

Hey, that's me in the red shorts... and my Hobie 18SX "Doubletime" there last year....

See you again this year.

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Oh man, that's hard core. I cannot imagine by old back surviving two nights and days on the tramp.

Butch, i have a whole no level of respect for you... :)

David, you can bring an inflatable mattress if that's a concern

Well, I got to confess...since Judy and I got the P19 with the 4-way jib control tramp space has gotten
crowded. So we have an inflatable mattress now...self inflating of course ;)

I will be coming with my older son, our first regatta. Hotel, tent or boat for sleeping? Is there camping available around? Do most stay in a hotel?

Thanks.

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I might be there if I can find a replacement H-16 hull. It definitely looks fun!

Sent the $, will be there with my two sons. Looking forward to having fun at our first "regatta". Go easy on the new boys! Dont leave us too far behind.......

FYI- Best Western is $89.00 a night for Juanna's



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I'm ready for this race!
I got a new life jacket and harness.

My old life jacket was too small..
and my old harness was too big.


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I will be there but only as a spectator although I may consume a few beers while enjoying the scenery.



edited by: av8erdunn, Sep 01, 2010 - 06:24 PM

Let's hope GASTON stays away.

skarr1

Let's hope GASTON stays away.

Which one...Ron, Shane or Connor? Oh, wait...you meant HURRICANE Gaston ;)

The brothers from Ohio will be there. My son is also coming with us and bringing his Hobie 16, we are stacking 2 of the boats, i hope that works out ok. That will make 3 boats in the TepeRacing stable.... kinda intimidating. I look forward to seeing everyone from last year as well as meeting new friends!

ButchG

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Let's hope GASTON stays away.

Which one...Ron, Shane or Connor? Oh, wait...you meant HURRICANE Gaston ;)

LOL, I was wondering what Steve had against the Gaston's!?

Of course, he hasn't said he was talking about the storm...

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I will be there but only as a spectator although I may consume a few beers while enjoying the scenery.

Why just spectate? There will probably be other Getaways and also some rental Waves that you can kick around.

but if you do decide not to race you can still score free and discounted beer, as well as dinner and a t-shirt by registering as a non-racer for $35.
http://juanaspagodas.com/…egatta_entry_revised.pdf

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Let's hope GASTON stays away.

Which one...Ron, Shane or Connor? Oh, wait...you meant HURRICANE Gaston ;)

LOL, I was wondering what Steve had against the Gaston's!?

Of course, he hasn't said he was talking about the storm...

I meant the hurricane, I don't think I know Ron, Shane, or Connor.

skarr1

I meant the hurricane, I don't think I know Ron, Shane, or Connor.

Well let me introduce you, here is Ron posing with the (former) bow of his Hobie 18 at last years Juana Good Times.


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I will be there but only as a spectator although I may consume a few beers while enjoying the scenery.

Why just spectate? There will probably be other Getaways and also some rental Waves that you can kick around.

but if you do decide not to race you can still score free and discounted beer, as well as dinner and a t-shirt by registering as a non-racer for $35.
http://juanaspagodas.com/…egatta_entry_revised.pdf

If I mail it tomorrow there is no way it will be there by the 5th. Is there any other way to pay VS. snail mail? I am not going to race, just spectate.

Call'em up...they take palstic over the phone.

Don't ask me how I know that :)

Some Gastons will be there don't worry!

Oh man that picture scares me. What were the conditions?

What year was the boat? Were the newer style brackets installed under the front xbar? Was the glass built up around the joint?

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I think the hull integrity was compromised beforehand. Ron had just gotten some work done on one of the hulls where the trailor roller had put a dent in the bottom. That bad part was it broke about a minute from the finish line. After he had been hard sailing for a good hour. Helping him take it apart wasn't the most fun either



edited by: ConnorG, Sep 02, 2010 - 10:25 PM

TylerH

Lets hope its like this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GGnl2mjBY

That's some carnage! Those guys getting dragged behind their boat happened to me a couple weeks ago on a solo run!



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At least they stayed with the boat, I fell off and watched the boat sail away with a non sailing crew. I had showed him how to furl the jib and heave to which he did about a half a mile from me. I was fished out of the pass by a Hobie 16 and taken back to my boat.



edited by: skarr1, Sep 02, 2010 - 10:38 PM

ConnorG

I think the hull integrity was compromised beforehand. Ron had just gotten some work done on one of the hulls where the trailor roller had put a dent in the bottom. That bad part was it broke about a minute from the finish line. After he had been hard sailing for a good hour. Helping him take it apart wasn't the most fun eitheredited by: ConnorG, Sep 02, 2010 - 10:25 PM

Sad, very sad...I have an 84 that I am going to beef up in the off season and put new the new brackets on. Hoping not to get that kind of explosion before I fix it up. I guess he parted out the boat after that??

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At least they stayed with the boat, I fell off and watched the boat sail away with a non sailing crew. I had showed him how to furl the jib and heave to which he did about a half a mile from me. I was fished out of the pass by a Hobie 16 and taken back to my boat. edited by: skarr1, Sep 02, 2010 - 10:38 PM

O man Im glad you got fished out. I guess your crew was pretty freaked out. I was dragged about 50 yards holding on the tail end of the main sheet, all the while tightening the main so she would sail faster! Did a horizontal rope climb to the back of the boat. Was too worn out to get back on the boat. Power boater came by and asked if I needed help!! uh - yes.

So they dragged me and my boat over to the nearest shore...had a blast that day but it was humbling too.

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TylerH

Lets hope its like this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GGnl2mjBY

Wow! Crazy French Canadians crashing their boats.

Actually that reminds me of 2002 Juana Good Time Regatta that featured full carnage and was one of my first regattas.

Read my newbie account at
http://thebeachcats.com/Article30.html

I don't know about you guys but I like reading sailors first-person accounts like this, I wish more members would submit stories, you can be a star on the front page of TheBeachcats.com!

Also I'm going to quote the last paragraph of that story because it is still how I feel about beachcat regattas these years later.

"If your still with me this long I'll make a pitch for regattas everywhere. Whether or not you consider yourself a "racer", try attending a weekend event like this. Beachcat sailors are great people and the local organizers go out of their way to welcome newcomers. It's also about the cheapest sports participation you can do, most regatta fees are < 50 dollars for the weekend and include some food/drinks/t-shirts, many regattas have camping available near the site, or arrangements for reduced rate lodging. If you commit to sailing in a regatta, you will meet lots of great new friends and you will sail in locations and conditions you might not have tried before. "

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What year was the boat?

Don't worry, it was an '84, oh wait...


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What year was the boat?

Don't worry, it was an '84, oh wait...

Smart A$$.


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Smart A$$.

Oh Shit, you've defeated my censor, what are you some kind of computer hacker?

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Smart A$$.

Oh Shit, you've defeated my censor, what are you some kind of computer hacker?

Lol @ damon.

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Smart A$$.

Oh Shit, you've defeated my censor, what are you some kind of computer hacker?

Lol @ damon.

Smart A$$e$....

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Well then, gosh.

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Okay, major fail....my new harness wont be here until the 15th...The heck with Murry's

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Butch, what time are you leaving on friday to head over there?

It would prob be better, if you could...to leave Thursday night...that's what we are doing...i think.

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I have class on Friday and also some sailing Thursday night.

Connor,

sometime in the am...need a ride?
want to be on the road no later than
11:00am

no, I don't need a ride, I have classes till 2:15 anyways. I just wanted to see your drooling face when my red car passed you

tthhpptt!!

The latest National Weather Service forecast foe the Juana's area.http://forecast.weather.g…it=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

looks like light winds so far.....

http://www.wunderground.c…day=253&weekday=Saturday

It'll take me a while to get around with my limited ability in light air and two crew members!!! May need to get a trolling motor!!

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TylerH, if your harness doesn't come in I'm sure me and my dad (ShaneG) would have one you can borrow, We just aquired somemore today and I think the count is up to 10

ConnorG

TylerH, if your harness doesn't come in I'm sure me and my dad (ShaneG) would have one you can borrow, We just aquired somemore today and I think the count is up to 10

I still have my old one, but thank's anyways.

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5 to 8 knots? I don't see my fat arse needin a harness

Eh, the weather is almost always wrong...
I'd still bring your harness just in case it picks up.

ButchG

5 to 8 knots? I don't see my fat arse needin a harness

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Was looking over pics of Juana's and came across this set. Check out the dude under the Emerald Coast Poker Run - Right hand side 3rd pic down. Looks photo shopped!

Yea I saw the one down and to the left too...

http://www.juanaspagodas.com/2010EventPhotos.htm

See you guys soon.

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I'm here in Navarre now, what you waiting on?

I'll be setting up Thursday, who is here already?

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We'll be there Friday 'bout 8 pm.

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shooting for Fri @ 4pm . . . S side of ramp

I have my login and password and I can join you guys on here. Save me a place I'll be coming in late.

Sgaston

I have my login and password and I can join you guys on here. Save me a place I'll be coming in late.

Tent & boat spot or just boat spot?

It doesn't look like I will be able to make it. Turns out I am going to have to work on Saturday. I was looking forward to it as it would be my first time at a regatta. Oh well maybe next year.



edited by: av8erdunn, Sep 09, 2010 - 07:22 PM

your sick (cough - cough) see? I heard you

I will be in late. Depends on how I feel when I get there. I slept on the boat under a tarp with it raining last year. Bringing the pop up this year. Maybe just set it up over the boat and crash.

Had a couple of really nice sails today at Juana's, folks are starting to roll in. I'm hoping the weather stays as nice all weekend as it was today.

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Boat has been taken apart rerivited, welded, tightened up put back together and strapped to the trailor to head to the coast tomorrow. Still in good shape for a 1983 Hobie 16.

hope you guys get some wind! couldn't make it this year(conflicting tailgate dates), can't wait to hear stories. looks like a day for skinny people. somebody post results if you can step away from the fruitti drinks for a minute(i know its tough)! good luck and don't let damon cheat(he hides a motor somewhere?)!

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Can anyone give a report on how the day went...who won the 1st race?

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The wind was light at the start....but picked up.


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Awesome weekend, lets hear your stories!

Much better wind than predicted, nearly too much for me by the third race on Sunday. When I get caught up with work today (just got back last night) I'll tell about falling backwards off the wing on the first upwind leg and getting seperated from the boat, and about yet another blown out trailer tire, this time on the miles long Mobile Bay causeway!

Great to see everyone from TheBeachcats.com at Juana's, sorry if I failed to meet any of you that were there.

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Can anyone give a report on how the day went...who won the 1st race?

All I know is the spin class, 16 boats.
8 N20, 4 F16, 1 F18, 2 N17, 1 P19
Distance race
Chris A. F16
Kirk N20

Overall
Charlie T. N20
John Mac F16
Kirk N20


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I had a great time! There's nothing like a weekend-long party. I can't wait to see some pictures and do it again next year.

Here are the results,

Cruiser Fleet
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1 - Cruiser/Mike Pederson
2 - Cruiser/Bruce Yates
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X Fleet (Non-Spinnaker)
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1 - Nacra 5.7 2-Up/Ray Brenman & Justin Gish
2 - Hobie 18 Magnum/Damon Linkous
3 - Hobie 18 Magnum/Paul Price & Teresa Thrush
4 - Hobie 18 Magnum/Josh word & Jackie Word
5 - Hobie Getaway/Kriss Ridgeway & Betsy Shepard
6 - Hobie 18 Magnum/Glenn Bolner & Terry Turner
7 - Nacra 5.0 2-Up/Lorrie Berry & Michelle Sutherland
8 - Prindle 18/Richard haywood & Gordon mills
9 - Hobie 18 Magnum/David Richmond & Andrew Richmond
10 - Hobie 18 magnum/Terry A Hagle & Paul Carlson
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Y Fleet (Non-Spinnaker)
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1 - Nacra 6.0 2-up/Mike Clark & Lee Reel
2 - Nacra 6.0 2-up/John Parsons & Foster Dickerd
3 - Prindle 19/Martin Rocand & Stue Juengst
4 - Nacra 6.0 Express/Chase Overstreet & Gray Overstreet
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Z Fleet (Spinnaker Fleet)
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1 - Nacra 20/Charlie trinique & Joe Villanuea
2 - F-16 Viper/John Macdonald & Austin Evans
3 - Nacra 20/Kirk Newkirk & Glen Holmes
4 - Nacra 20/Mike Wilson & Greg Allen
5 - F-16 Blade 1-Up/Chris Amador
6 - F-16 Viper/Andy Humphries & Renee Humphries
7 - Nacra 20/Mark Smith & Lance Hardman
8 - Nacra 20/Craig Wilusz & Debora Wilusz
9 - Nacra 20/Philip Mumm & Tyler Holmes ( Go Team Corona )
10 - Nacra 20/Joe Pocreva & Mark Murray
11 - F-16 Viper 1-up/Mike Bordan
12 - Nacra 20/Ladd Preton & Steven Rhodes
13 - Nacra F-17/Rick Adams & Monica Esenwin
14 - Nacra F-17/Andrew Lunquet & Tara Cate
15 - F-18/Ron Beliech & Donna Beliech
16 - Prindle 19 MX/Butch Giles & Judy Giles
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Hobie 16 Fleet (Non-Spinnaker)
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1 - Brian Lambert & Jessica Lambert
2 - Tom Whitehurst & Brandy Thompson
3 - Ron Gaston & Sarah Gaston
4 - Jerome Vaughn & Jane Vaughn
5 - Shane Gaston & Connor Gaston
6 - Jim Gates & Noel Vasquez
7 - Karl Renelt & Bridget Percise
8 - Joseph Bello & Mary Bello
9 - Ric Shepard & Katy Folson
10 - Robert Cox & Michael Aregood
11 - Glenn Tepe & Mike Tepe
12 - John Kidder & Shelly Davis
13 - James Whicker & Amy Mcdavid
14 - Gregg Tepe & Mark Tepe
15 - Bill Apple & Bryan
16 - Glenn Tepe & Kyle Tepe
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Hobie Wave Fleet (Non-Spinnaker)
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1 - Jack
2 - Steve
3 - Tom
4 - Charles
5 - Juana
6 - Kelly
7 - Diane
8 - Kevin
DNF - Elisabeth
DNF - Paul
DNF - Rita
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Congratulation's to Jim Gate's for getting the Carlton Award!




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The H18's did pretty well in X-Class considering I led four of six to the wrong channel marker on Saturday's distance race so we sailed several extra miles.

Lesson learned: Don't assume you know where to sail just because it's been the same for 9 years in a row, check the regatta board for notices! I don't think the Hobie 18's had ever sailed the shortest course on Saturday, which is why a ASSumed we were going to the middle channel marker (129) instead of the the nearest (127) with the Hobie 16's.

If that was my (second biggest) embarrassment of the weekend, the biggest grin was absolutely OWNING the first race on Sunday.

[bragging mode on]
There were 26 cats in the first (green flag) start, I got a hole-shot on the fleet I'll never forget and took the best line to A-Mark, rounded A-Mark all alone and no one got close the rest of the way!
[bragging mode off]

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Here are the results,

Tyler, thanks for posting that, do you have the complete results with times for each race?

I tried calling Mandy at Juana's but haven't heard back. I'd like to have the complete Sailwave output to post.

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i told you damon hides a motor in his hulls somewhere...congrads damon for representing the beachcats proper!



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You can go here for the times. Just click on the fleet your interested in.http://www.juanaspagodas.com/RegattaNews.htm

skarr1

You can go here for the times. Just click on the fleet your interested in.http://www.juanaspagodas.com/RegattaNews.htm

Yeah, We did pretty good Saturdays race....we were 4th to the mark, then 2 boats got us downwind.

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Thanks



Edited by motivated on Jul 08, 2011 - 03:08 PM.

Hey all,

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Hey All,

Looking forward to seeing all of you again this year, and some new faces too!

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Where is a good place to stay?

There are multiple hotel and rental companies offering discounts for the Regatta. Go to http://nwfevents.com/?page_id=102 and they are all listed with phone numbers at the bottom of the page. Make sure to mention the Regatta when you are booking. Hampton in has a link on the site to bring you to their Regatta booking page so you can get your discount and book on-line.

Also, there is on-line registration this year. And the Gulf Breeze Zoo is providing coupons to all racers that register by September 1. You will be e-mailed the coupons.

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Hey all,

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

My favorite regatta, I always encourage everyone to make this one whether they are newbies or experienced, just a great weekend.

I'll be checking the posted course a little more carefully on Saturday this year.

Who is this posting from Juanas? Mandy? or The Juana? Inquiring minds.

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Who is this posting from Juanas? Mandy? or The Juana? Inquiring minds.

. It is Mandy; but "the juana" will be there as always

CANT WAIT...... WHAT A GREAT TIME... EVERY TIME !!!!!!!!

This really sounds like a fun time. I am gonna try to make it to one when we get back down to florida... Besides it would be cool to sail my nacra in the gulf....peace

Pete,

Not knockin it a bit as it sounds like great sailing...just be aware, Juanas course is in the Santa Rosa Sound...but that is only a stones throw to the gulf if you had some free time you would be right there.

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Not sure what you mean here? Do you mean I can drive down there from Tn? I doubt I could get away for that much time right now anyways, Sure sounds like a ton of fun tho... Gotta look up Santa Rosa Sound to see where it is really...peace

Pete

Oh, sorry...Navarre Beach and Juana's are on Santa Rosa Island...it's a barrier island separating the sound from the Gulf. At the point where the regatta is held, the island is narrow and you could probably hear the rollers in the gulf when the surf is up.

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Any thoughts on planning a "thebeachcats.com" gathering? Perhaps we could meet at the bar sometime Friday afternoon or evening? This is my first time attending, so I'll yield to the veterans to help with the details.

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Any thoughts on planning a "thebeachcats.com" gathering? Perhaps we could meet at the bar sometime Friday afternoon or evening? This is my first time attending, so I'll yield to the veterans to help with the details.

There is the pre-sailing party on Friday from 6-9PM. That is a great place to meet other sailors. There will be live music, free draft beer, free munchies, and you can pick up your t-shirts. If I know you are have a "thebeachcats.com" gathering to get to know one another, I can put up a sign or something for you. Maybe by the food table?

-Mandy

Does anyone know if there is any room on a boat? As an extra hand, beer opener, crew, (no real racing experience). Are there any fun sails between events where I could comp a ride? I'd really like to see how a spin works, & see how some of the better sailors do things.
I looked into the idea of renting a Wave for the afternoon fun. Do you need a "boaters license"?
I see the rental shop says you can write an exam there if you don't have a Florida card.
We fly into Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, lots of South Florida,& lots of the northern cities. Looks like The Big Easy is the closest, is 4 hrs about right to drive from there to Jaunas?
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Edited by Edchris177 on Aug 24, 2011 - 01:33 PM.

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Florida requirements http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Florida.asp
Test is free. Not that hard. If nothing else, you may learn something.
I'm not that young so not required but, my insurance company gave me a discount with the card.

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I looked into the idea of renting a Wave for the afternoon fun.

If you enter the Hobie Timed Races, you don't need a boat. You will race one of Juana's Hobie Rentals. Your entry fee for the Regatta covers the use of the boat, so you don't actually have to rent one. Everyone will race the same boats in timed heats.

-Mandy

in re: theBeachcats meet... I think Damon stands out from a crowd fairly well I know of only one other comparable, and he isn't going to be there...

Thanks for the info, I'm seriously thinking of coming down.

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Do you need a "boaters license"?

License? Never even thought of that! I'll just show 'em my beer wristband.....maybe that'll do!

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Hey Bombardier Invitation...if you fly in, the closest airport would be in Pensacola

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in re: theBeachcats meet... I think Damon stands out from a crowd fairly well I know of only one other comparable, and he isn't going to be there...

Ok, I missed this Yep, lets gather in the shade of Damon about 6pm Friday on the deck at Juana's for a gathering of TheBeachcats.com.

After our meeting I'll throw a party on the deck, here is the program, available to all members of TheBeachcats.com who are registered for the Juana Good Time Regatta.

• 5-9PM Music by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef
  
• 7-9PM Party with free draft (tip your bartender!), munchies, and $2.75 Coronas.
  
• 9:30PM-1:30AM Live Music by the Mojiles. $2.25 draft and $2.75 Corona

Seriously, I'll try to come up with some "Hi I'm" stickers so everyone can display their usernames from here and get to know each other in real life.

I'm heading to Florida/Navarre on the Tuesday after Labor Day (Sep. 6th) to get in a little relaxed sailing before the regatta, so if anyone else is planning on being down early let me know here or by PM.

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After our meeting I'll throw a party on the deck, here is the program, available to all members of TheBeachcats.com who are registered for the Juana Good Time Regatta.

• 5-9PM Music by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef
  
• 7-9PM Party with free draft (tip your bartender!), munchies, and $2.75 Coronas.
  
• 9:30PM-1:30AM Live Music by the Mojiles. $2.25 draft and $2.75 Corona

Damon, Free Beer, your the man!!!!

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I'll be there on Thursday (8th).

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Edchris177

Do you need a "boaters license"?

License? Never even thought of that! I'll just show 'em my beer wristband.....maybe that'll do!

Mississippi Requirements http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/mississippi.asp

Jerome, I think your safe on the age requirement.

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Florida requirements http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Florida.asp
Test is free.

Thanks, I looked into that site.
Ha Ha, I also fall into the "old enough to bypass the age requirement"
I also noticed the statement, "In Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more". I'll bring my Canadian Yachting Assc power boat & keelboat certifications just in case.
I don't think Waves have engines.

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Hey Bombardier Invitation...if you fly in, the closest airport would be in Pensacola

Thanks, i did some more checking. I will come from Canada on Air Canada. Connections to the closer airports seems to be more hassle than doing the 4 hour drive from 'Nawlins. MSY is the closest we fly into direct, I think I'll rent a car & do the drive.



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hey ed, if you fly into/out of new orleans between the hours of 10am to 9pm, do your self a favor and get a bite at the harbor seafood rest.. it's directly across interstae 10 from airport on williams blvd- first redlight after the interstate on the left. there is a seafood shop on the left side of the building and a small resturant on the right side. nothing fancy, poboys/gumbo/oysters/crabs/ice cold beers/etc.. great local spot and not pricey at all. you don't want to pass through new orleans and not eat!

while your cruising the coast, if time permits, take hwy 90 form gulfport(hwy 49s) to ocean springs(hwy 57s) and check out the mississippi coast...ocean springs yacht club, secret spot(biloxi). some great cat sailing waters to scout out..

looks like juanas might work out for me this year...somebody has to take up the rear!

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Planning to attend. To the veterans, is there an explanation of the races that take place on Saturday? What events are open to H16's aside from drinking beer? I am a novice to racing, and my crew is even more inexperienced and I don't want to get in people's way if this is a hard-core racing event.

Thanks

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This is the first year the the Juana Good Time Regatta has had online registration, in the past you either mailed in the form from their newsletter or registered in person on Friday night.

It's a big help to regatta organizers if people register early, so lets help out by registering online if possible. I just registered after I heard they had only received 15 pre-registrations so far. You also receive a ten dollar discount for registering before Sept 1st. (six days left)

Register online at
http://www.active.com/sai…a-good-time-regatta-2011

Or download and mail the entry form from here.
http://nwfevents.com/wp-c…atta-entry-form-2011.pdf

Mandy's regatta page with lodging and other info.
http://nwfevents.com/?page_id=102

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Planning to attend. To the veterans, is there an explanation of the races that take place on Saturday? What events are open to H16's aside from drinking beer? I am a novice to racing, and my crew is even more inexperienced and I don't want to get in people's way if this is a hard-core racing event.

Thanks

The Juana Good Time Regatta prides itself on being a "non regatta" regatta where "Good Time" outranks hard core racing. The format is a nice distance race on Saturday down the sound, flat water and sand beaches on both shorelines. So you can't get in much trouble even if you had to bail out along the way for some reason.

The various boat types are divided into X, Y, and Z fleets based on the speeds of the boats and sent to different channel markers. It helps if you have an idea where these markers are, such as a handheld GPS, otherwise you'll need to follow someone who does know. It's surprisingly difficult to see these from on the water until you are pretty close.



On Sunday it's closer to traditional bouy racing so the main thing is to understand the basic starting sequence flags and basic mark and right of way sailing rules.

As this is your first regatta, at any point that being in a race does not add to the fun of your weekend, bail out and sail in a way you are having fun. However! If you ever abandon a race that you have started be sure and sail to the committee boat and notify them you have withdrawn! Otherwise you could trigger a widespread and expensive search for your "lost" boat.

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Motivated, I had the same concerns that you had the first time i went to Juanas in 2009. I thought the people there were going to be all about racing and that i was going to be in there way... nothing could be further from the truth... the race is all about having fun and meeting some of the nicest people. This will be my 3rd year and wouldnt miss this event for nothing. We drive down from Cincinnati every year for this party! We are bringing 5 Hobie 16s this year... we will be there on thursday and look forward to Damon buying the beer!

DamonLinkous

This is the first year the the Juana Good Time Regatta has had online registration, in the past you either mailed in the form from their newsletter or registered in person on Friday night.

It's a big help to regatta organizers if people register early, so lets help out by registering online if possible. I just registered after I heard they had only received 15 pre-registrations so far. You also receive a ten dollar discount for registering before Sept 1st. (six days left)

Register online at
http://www.active.com/sai…a-good-time-regatta-2011

Or download and mail the entry form from here.
http://nwfevents.com/wp-c…atta-entry-form-2011.pdf

Mandy's regatta page with lodging and other info.
http://nwfevents.com/?page_id=102

It is a HUGE help:) The Gulf Breeze Zoo is give coupons to early registered sailors as well.

GlennTepe

Motivated, I had the same concerns that you had the first time i went to Juanas in 2009. I thought the people there were going to be all about racing and that i was going to be in there way... nothing could be further from the truth... the race is all about having fun and meeting some of the nicest people. This will be my 3rd year and wouldnt miss this event for nothing. We drive down from Cincinnati every year for this party! We are bringing 5 Hobie 16s this year... we will be there on thursday and look forward to Damon buying the beer!

And boy are we glad you make the trip!!!!

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Planning to attend. To the veterans, is there an explanation of the races that take place on Saturday? What events are open to H16's aside from drinking beer? I am a novice to racing, and my crew even more inexperienced and I don't want to get in people's way if this is a hard-core racing event

Glenn and Damon hit the nail on the head. A good time is what Juana's is all about. Of course we make sure the course is safe and that scores/times are accurate and out fast (largely because I want to join in the festivities) but everyone has the same goal.... to drink, sail, and be merry.

Some of the Gastons will be there. Watch out!!!

Ok, so I'm still in Memphis, but I'll be on the road to Juana's in the AM. Should be setting up in the parking lot around 4-7pm if all goes well.

Glad that the cyclone has left the area, looks like the whole gulf coast had 40+ mph winds for three days with lots of rain. Rest of the week and weekend looks clear and mild.

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We are excited for all of you to get here! We had 35 boats pre-register which is almost twice as many pre-registrations as last year. 11 boats are new to this regatta and 22 are from out of state! We usually have about 20-30 register between now and Friday night, so we it looks like another good turn out.

See you at the smooth sailing party on Friday night!

Mandy

....Sounds like fun....please post pictures next week!!...as far as the winds, I think there were some exagerations out there....At least along I-10 I found only 20+ winds as I drove the whole stretch Sunday. Regardless, I hope anyone affected by the storm came out ok.

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Low clouds made for a spectacular orange sunset on the bay.

I'll be at the parking lot at Juana's setting up in the AM.

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Thanks to all that came out to race and party. Results are posted at http://nwfevents.com/

A truly great weekend!

I'm still chillen on the beach, just had a softshell crab sandwich at the Navarre Pier.

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congrads damon! showed up in the money a few races again!

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i wonder what it feels like to beat randy smyth

randy sails this contraption and he weighs about 120lbs soaking wet...GOOD LUCK!!!

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randy sails this contraption and he weighs about 120lbs soaking wet...GOOD LUCK!!!

someone beat him on one of the courses by 30 secs or so

he did win overall though....

that pic is from the dauphin island race '10...watched him rig the boat and take off. that dude is all business...we were like beavis and butthead watching him-he didn't even have a waterbottle with him as far as i could see and damn sure didn't have any beer!

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he didn't even have a waterbottle with him as far as i could see and damn sure didn't have any beer!

Here's what he brought on the boat with him Sunday at Juanas', I thought the pocket storage in the sail was brilliant.



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I've posted the pictures I took over the weekend. If you have pictures to share, create your own album inside the 2011 Juana Good Time Regatta.

Here's mine.
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Looking at Randy's kit, I'd say all he needs is a towel*













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Looking at Randy's kit, I'd say all he needs is a towel*
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Funny, I just recently saw the movie version of Galaxy (unwatchable, some books should never be movies).

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If it just had, "Don't Panic printed on it, it would be perfect! By the way Tami, thanks for the heads up about TCDYC. I am going out to the Red Fish Reach to meet those folks next month. Very much looking forward to it.

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Damon, yeah you rite about the movie. There are black holes that suck less than that movie did.

BTW I think the people who make Juana's mugs are the same who made the OSYC mugs... and if so, if you microwave something in the mug, the mug gets VERRRY hot. Don't ask me how I know.

BTW2: THEBEACHCATS.COM mugs DON'T do that! You can heat 'em in the nuker!!




MIke, glad you hooked up with the TCDYC gang. Nice buncha folks

tami

BTW I think the people who make Juana's mugs are the same who made the OSYC mugs... and if so, if you microwave something in the mug, the mug gets VERRRY hot. Don't ask me how I know.

BTW2: THEBEACHCATS.COM mugs DON'T do that! You can heat 'em in the nuker!!

That's great Tami, but do you mean this awesome mug?
http://www.cafepress.com/thebeachcats.18911290



Or this one?
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I got a free ticket from last year, I will be there.

I want to put in motion to have two good time regattas. Anyone 2nd the motion?