Racing tips, esp downwind
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 06:19 AM
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 08:10 AM
P.B.R....the "kind bud" of beers!!!
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 08:56 AM
~~ This has been an interesting post ~~ It went from sailin downwind, to drinkin beer. OK, now we all know sailin is fun no matter what direction yer going, or if it's salt water or fresh water and what country yer sailin out of or a US state for that matter..... Here's something I'd like to know. Who drinks "good" beer~~ like dark,strong,bitter,bold,full of flavor beers~~(me)
..... or the watered down, dishwatered,rice,pantherpiss,puke beers ?? 
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 09:14 AM
IPA all day.
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 09:19 AM
don't forget the war of 1812...beer probably played a HUGE role in that one too!!! when i switched to p.b.r. after a long career of light beer, i got fat, real bad, especially when the kegerator came into play! i'm afraid if my beers had any more calories(156) i would explode...i think there is a corraltion with heat and humidity to light beer. south mississippi is AFRICA hot! now winters are sweet, fall and spring awesome! summers, seems hotter each year. come to think of it, mayby i should slow up on the bar-b-Q...naw...
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 10:38 AM
In order to sail downwind at the optimum speed, the sailer must remove any excess weight the cat has on it, this includes beer and Bar-B-Q. This is were one's priorities come into play: to win a race (especially over a spouse) or to enjoy the cornicopia of pleasures that sailing has to ofter, i.e. open air, speed, and delights. The competative nature of the spoucal relationship can cause tension. Tension in the relationship can be very benefical is releived in an appropraite and mutually benifitial way.
To the original post, CatKat, I recommend allowing your husband to win, bring your favorite adult beverages on board at all times, and treat him to some trampoline time. Winning isn't everything. But peace, love, and tranquility should be.
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:00 AM
OR.... spend a few hours prior race with him, do many shots (you drink water, he drink "other") and after that you could sail backwards and win!
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 01:54 PM
Have you tried swapping boats every second race?
HaHa Andrew. As My daughter used to say when she was an upper level downhill ski racer, & came in 4th at an Allstar race. daughter "This just sucks"
Coach "You should be proud, you came in fourth in a field comprising the best racer from each club"
daughter "fourth just means I'm the first of the losers"
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:10 PM
I have found that most folks around me are willing to drink whatever flavor panther piss is in my cooler, mainly because it is:
1) ice cold, and
2) free.
carry on . . .
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Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:13 PM
additionally, I currently have Michelob Ultra in my keg machine at the house.
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Posted: Jun 24, 2010 - 06:19 PM
I'm not a fan of most of your USA beer, but I gotta admit Philip that "free" card tends to trump many of the German imports. What did you say your address was?
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Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 08:57 AM
through exhaustive research we have found that the boat is only capable of hauling 4.5 hours worth of beer. considering making hulls into ice chest...boat will carry more liquer than is safe though...
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Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 09:36 AM
i would rather drink urine than cheap beer..
i drink neither!
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Posted: Jul 01, 2010 - 07:28 AM
Backasswards - I agree with your philosophy of peace love and harmony - but in the bedroom, not on the race course. Everything has it's own place in life, and loving does not belong in the races.
Damon admin - interesting point about Hobies being rated faster. How would that translate into a handicap for mixed class racing?? This may well be the key to me returning to my rightful place at the top....
Coast Rat / Backasswards - the thing about excess weight of course is also essential factor - I encouraged my last crew lose 15kg (said I wouldn't let him race with me otherwise) - which he promptly did!!
BEER??? In Kuwait??? Not gonna happen, sadly!! Although I did once trapeze on a 80km coastal journey with a beer in my hand for most of the way, courtesy of an employee of the German Embassy! -
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Posted: Jul 01, 2010 - 01:14 PM
come to think of it, if i were to sail in Kuwait, that would be like 47,561 less calories per trip than the current intake(i live in a high calorie environment). no wonder your crew "slimmed" up so fast!...
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Posted: Jul 02, 2010 - 05:02 AM
here are the portsmouth ratings. There is a bunch of info on how it works, the "multihulls" section will have ratings for each boat, though some may show up in the "inactive"
Basically a lower number means a faster boat. The system allows different boats to compete on a level field, so theoretically the better skipper wins, not the guy/gal with the faster design. It would be very useful in your case, where everyone may have a different type.
You'll have to figure out how to use it, I've never raced, so can't help you. The Dart 18 shows as a slower boat than the Hobie 16, so he gets a handicap. Just because he crosses the line ahead of you, doesn't mean he wins.
http://www.ussailing.org/portsmouth/pyindex.asp
edited by: Edchris177, Jul 02, 2010 - 04:53 AM
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Posted: Jul 02, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Portsmith rankings is a good gauge but has pros and cons
PS racing is designed for around the marks.. not really for distance. (our local club does PS distance races all the time, and causes lots of "discussion") -
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Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 05:40 AM
Thanks for that. I'm familiar with how to use a handicap system, since we use it in the Yacht Club! I'll try to introduce it - and since the Darts outnumber the Hobies, I'm hopeful we'll get the vote!!
Now then, I found a fantastic Word file on the internet, written by Dart 18 pioneers. It is full of advice about trim, and crew tips etc... although it is written for Darts, it is just as useful for Hobies and probably any other catamaran... check it out...
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Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 02:54 PM
Thank you folks, there has been some great chat generated (once some of you got past the beer obsession) - and the handicap idea has been voted in. Mostly so that we can include the lasers, laser 2s and a wanderer in the racing as well.
Not sure if it'll make a lot of difference to my dilemma tho, since the difference is only a few seconds in an hours racing! But the tips have helped, thank you. -
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Posted: Jul 24, 2010 - 12:45 AM
Hey CatKat, have you raced again?? How did it go? Did you take down hubby? Post some pics of the Kuwait Sailing Club in action. We'd like to see.
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