2012 Viper NAs - registration now open

[Drew Harper]

Is there an estimate on trailer construction cost?  I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in hearing how this plays out and what the cost would be in various configurations (2 boat trailer, 3 boat trailer, 4 boat trailer, mega 6 boat trailer). 

I will keep EVERYONE posted on this. It's pretty common knowledge that I have been trying to crack this nut for some time now.

Rondar does have a kit to convert two Rondar Trailers to a double. Here's a pic. Looks like the price will run $2K



This makes it pretty easy for friends to carry 3 boats (one inverted up top). If someone has a truck, they can add a rack to the top and carry 4.

[Drew Harper]

Just registered my kick as Viper 640 'dilligaf'  :-D

[Justin Scott]

Those guys will figure it out.  In the meantime, our registration has stalled after a major initial push.  If you know you're going to be there, just sign up before you forget, esp. so that you can get the early discount on registration before May 31.  If you know you're not going to be sailing because of a conflict that weekend, please let Dan Tucker, Daan Goedkoop or me know -- there may be some Australians willing to ship over some wine and rum in exchange for a boat.  And if you're concerned that you'll be overmatched at a regatta titled "North American Championship," don't be.  Pretend the regatta is called "Viper Family Reunion and Jamboree" and use the week to check out rigging, pick people's brains about go-fast tips and just do some great sailing against fun people. 

Sheesh, mr regatta coordinator, you are a tough task master. 30 boats registered in first two days is phenomenal. We've never seen anything like this.

What's more, no notice has gone out to the membership yet. 2/3rd of owners dont even know registration is open.

The Viper jamboree /rendezvous/reunion/tailgate party is on! Let's hear from the hosts what they ahve in store for us.

[Matt Sole]

Hate to rain on the parade but of course the is a stall at around 30 boats. These are the most active members who have signed up.  Finding the next ten will take a week or two and getting to 50 will take a month or two. Its the natural order of a volunteer organisation.
Sorry but that's the way its going to be.

[Craig Wilusz]

Turn that frown upside down, Matt.

That kinda parade raining pisses Deborah off.


Hahahahaha

[Jeff Jones]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

Turn that frown upside down, Matt.

That kinda parade raining pisses Deborah off.


Hahahahaha

[Justin Scott]

Hate to rain on the parade but of course the is a stall at around 30 boats. These are the most active members who have signed up.  Finding the next ten will take a week or two and getting to 50 will take a month or two. Its the natural order of a volunteer organisation.
Sorry but that's the way its going to be.

Well no many more will sign up until the race organizers send out a blast email to the membership......paging Tucker, paging Goedkoop.

But still an awesome opening sign up.

[Doug Mroz]

While you guys are playing in Charleston (wish I could be there) something to look forward to when you come home, only 12 needed to reach 50!!

[Lee Eikel]

What are the chances of a charter boat.  Thats a hell of along way from  Bourbon St.

[Peter Beardsley]

Charters are going to be hard to find, but we'll be keeping people posted on opportunities.  To the extent they come through the class or Rondar, I suspect there will be some desire to make sure they go to teams who are traveling the farthest distance who are unable to bring boats, which as of now includes our two Australian teams at minimum. 

[Lee Eikel]

Looked at weather history for the are in Sept, looks like 8-10 is the average.  Does this sound right?

[Peter Beardsley]

From http://2012na.viper640.org/about

Weather and Sailing Conditions

The breeze in late September is reliable. The typical breeze is South Westerly and can be expected to be around 10- 15 knots with gusts in the higher teens. Northerlies are more frequent at this time of year and can produce 20 knots. The race area is a championship course location located about 1 ½ mile offshore which has hosted Etchells World championships and J24 World Championships. It is open and free from obstacles and land effect. There is a mild tide which runs relatively evenly over the entire course.

[Matt Sole]

What are the chances of a charter boat.  Thats a hell of along way from  Bourbon St.

The cost of a charter boat, would run you the same or more than the cost of shipping you boat there. Plus its not the same as your boat and the chances of getting a charter are slim.

[Dan Tucker]

40 entries now.

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 44 entries.  Reminder that the early registration discount ends on May 31, and we're already in the month of May.  Get those plans together and sign up online today.  http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=640