2015-2016 Sarasota Viper Winter Series

John Leyland · December 11, 2015, 02:41:31 PM

We are very envious up here in the Pacific Northwest!

Brad Boston · December 16, 2015, 12:00:36 PM

Hey Everyone,
It was real nice seeing everyone at Sarasota last weekend! They really know how to run a great event and get races off.
We brought (Doyle Boston Sailmakers) 3 new Jibs down to Sarasota for the testing. We decided to build a Technora Jib and a radial Dacron sail along with our standard Poly sail that will be the bench mark. The reason for the Dacron sail is to explore all options of materials. (Some think this maybe a step backwards but time will tell).
All three jibs were used and rotated for the two days of racing so we can keep even hours on them.
We will keep you posted how it is going and please make sure you take the time and sail with them to see the differences.

Brad Boston

Peter Beardsley · December 16, 2015, 12:32:01 PM

Regatta recap posted at http://www.viper640.org/usa-news/zeke-horowitz-danny-pletsch-and-peter-beardsley-on-the-podium-for-the-sarasota-viper-winter-series-1/

Some tuning notes up on the North site.

Results posted here as a PDF for posterity in case the entire series is blended together and we want to remember who did what at which event.

Also attaching a photo of one of the newest Vipers in the fleet - # 239 from Hampton, VA, owned by Martin Casey. Pretty sure this is the first pink Viper in the world. Looks fantastic.

Tim Carter · December 16, 2015, 05:40:10 PM

Found out it's a white boat with a wrap to make his daughter happy. Gotta love Dads.. :)

Jason Hyerstay · December 16, 2015, 09:43:54 PM

I wonder if wraps are cheaper in the long run.

Craig Wilusz · December 17, 2015, 01:26:30 PM

Good times, great weather, really great RC volunteers, and even Travis did a good job.

Dan Tucker · December 18, 2015, 09:56:44 AM

Quote from: Tim Carter on December 16, 2015, 05:40:10 PM
Found out it's a white boat with a wrap to make his daughter happy. Gotta love Dads.. :)

So when she changes her mind in a year and decides she likes purple with yellow polka dots...

It freaked me out when I first saw it, as I knew we never had an order for a pink boat! It looks fantastic on the water actually.

Way to go Martin (Dad)! Doing what it takes to encourage the next generation. And he said she's coming down for the next regatta, which is great. Everyone will make sure she has a great time, I'm sure.

Craig Wilusz · January 02, 2016, 05:49:09 PM

Scott Mitchell is looking for a crew spot for the January SSS Winter weekend.

Scott sailed with Deborah and Craig for quite some time (Charleston Race Week, Eustis, the NACs in Sarnia a bit back). IF you don't remember Scott, he is the guy that wears the tie-dye stuff and drinks beer. If you want him For Sarasota weekend in January , you got him. He already has a place to stay, so you only have to see the tye-dye in day light. If interested, post here. I will hook you up with him.

Craig

Steve Chapman · January 04, 2016, 02:13:42 PM

Heh Craig
I need a crew - will send you an email.
Steve

Craig Wilusz · January 04, 2016, 05:43:34 PM

Scott now has a crew spot. Scott is happy.

Enjoy the tie-dye.....

Cole Constantineau · January 07, 2016, 01:38:21 PM

By any chance is anyone flying into Tampa around 5:30 tomorrow evening? One of my crew is getting in at that time and it would be cool if she could share a ride with someone headed down to Sarasota...

Anyways--thought I'd ask, doesn't hurt... Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend! Forecast is looking good breeze wise!

Peter Beardsley · January 07, 2016, 10:01:54 PM

Quote from: Cole Constantineau on January 07, 2016, 01:38:21 PM
By any chance is anyone flying into Tampa around 5:30 tomorrow evening? One of my crew is getting in at that time and it would be cool if she could share a ride with someone headed down to Sarasota...

Anyways--thought I'd ask, doesn't hurt... Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend! Forecast is looking good breeze wise!

We don't get in until 10 pm or so.

Tac Boston · January 12, 2016, 03:37:51 PM

Great seeing everyone this past weekend! Fun to be back in the Viper, I have not sailed on one since the NA's here in Sarnia. Always fun to see the group. I must say it is much easier in the coach boat :)

Tac

Peter Beardsley · January 13, 2016, 10:05:48 AM

Huge thanks to Doyle/Boston and North for supporting the class with demo jibs to move the ball forward. We used one North and one Doyle this weekend - both looked and felt really good. We're trying to put together a mini debrief on the weekend for people who were in attendance via PPT and PDF if work frees up a bit - will circulate via email if it comes together.

Separate weekend 2 scores are attached. Looks like Weekend 3 will be The Big One and will do a lot to shake up the standings.

Craig Wilusz · January 17, 2016, 09:20:47 AM

Hi, all. Travis communicated to me this morning (Sunday, Jan 17th) that after the storms that just blew through Sarasota, Dave Hillmeyer went down to check on everything at SSS. Initial reports from Dave to Travis, is that everything is okay down there as far as the club and boats go.

Thanks Dave and Travis for checking on everything.

C