Looks like i have the honor of being the first viper registered.
I am also registered!! This will be our third CRW in a Viper.
If anyone needs a crew or a driver I have a decent sailor from My home club who has that week off and wants to sail. If interested send me a message.
Raced CRW last year and would love to crew again. Have another guy (my 3, tactician) who's looking as well.
I'm 205, 6'3" and can hike hard. I know my way around the harbor and have a decent read on the rivers.
He's 145, 5'11" and can hike like a f'n star crew. Solid tactics and one of the best crew I've sailed with.
I've done CRW several times, but on boats with Motors........now sailing in and out of a slip can be a little tricky, BUT doing it at Patriots Point with their currents must be difficult. Do you think pulling a Viper out with a $150,00 Protector would be overkill?? Oh yea, we don't have one.......
Tell me the truth.....how tough is it to dock there?
It wasen't an issue last year - dont beat me in the last race and I'll promise to catch you when you get in.
Seriously, it's no problem getting to the slip. Docking can be a little tricky.. boat's rafting to each other and such. There were be a lot of friendly hands to help guide you in.
It's not an issue.
Sailing in and out of the Harbor is very easy and it's a very short sail to te race course. I will never sail a boat at charleston that needs a motor and sails out in the ocean. We are still sleeping at the hotel when the big boats are leaving the dock.
Remember the viper will rock pretty easily up to 4 knots as per our velocitek. The highest rocking speed we've had is up around 4.5 knots.
Good to know. Those currents really rip thru there.
I spent a couple years motoring out the channel to race and last year got to do the harbor on a j-80. Racing in the harbor forever now.
12 Vipers and 12 Melges 24......who will have the biggest fleet?
2010 going to break attendance records again>
I sailed with White Snake on the J80 last year, and all I remember is looking at the 640 fleet and feeling extremely jealous!! Looking forward to this year on a Viper!
I just registered. We are up to 14 boats.
Early registration discount extended to this Sunday, Jan 31! Fifty bucks is, well, fifty bucks.
Just registered - we're up to 18.
Two more days to get the early registration discount.
There are now 29 boats signed up! That is more than twice the number of Melges 20s and is the same amount of Melges 24s. Who will have the bigger fleet this year? I for one think it would be a momentum building regatta if we can get more boats than the 24.
My question is who wouldn't rather sail a comfortable boat rather than hiking your guts out in a boat that goes about the same speed?
There are a lot of crew available it looks like so if someone needs help with crew don't be shy. If there are any boats that are border line on whether or not they should go just remember this is the biggest regatta of the year!
Hey guys, Im crewing for white snake at crw, but my 18yo 176lb son needs a ride. He has been on the viper once, but other boats lots. He's listed on the CRW crew list, but hasn't gotten a ride yet.
If anyone is still looking for a VERY experienced, with references, VERY fun, sailor, I'm still looking for a ride on a VIPER..120lbs, athletic, knows big wind and current which are often part of Charleston Race Week. 510-407-6908. ...and cute too since someone may ask.
Whitesnake - don't even think about trading me in for her, you're light already!!
I told him yesterday that we might have to trade him in!
She said we weren't good enough yet, so you guys are safe.
I think you're plenty good enough and probably would benefit from trading up to a lighter stronger blond who can move around the boat without knocking people so you'll look like the rock stars you are:)
Go ahead...switch it up...
And did I mention that I can do all positions....on a boat, including tactics.
Racing is about winning...and having fun..:)
I'm just happy to have read this thread.
Snakecharmer, please don't talk to him like that, I don't want to sit on the dock watching you guys sail off!
She's cute and can sail? hmmm........
At 120lbs, you may have better luck finding a Melges 24.
Did the Melges last year....tons and tons of Melges...years and years of Melges....East coast Melges, West Coast Melges...Detroit Melges...KW Melges....jeeeezzzz...
Viper time.... 120lbs is perfect. Trust me.
maybe some pictures would help.
120 is perfect is you can find a boat with some 200+ pounders on there. Hard to keep the Viper flat when it's blowin...found that out in Miami a few weeks ago.
Hahahahahaha.....of course some pictures would help but in person is better. Then you can get the full effect of talent, skill, charm and unadulterated mind numbing beauty...or it could be the reverse...
I did the picture route....SCOTW...SA...ready to rummmmblllle.
My profile has a picture:)
Quote from: snakecharmer on March 26, 2010, 05:45:40 PM
My profile has a picture:)
And a Google of the phone number will find your whole resume. Very impressive!
As for weight, my boat sailed light in Miami, and when we found ourselves near other boats, we were able to hang in there. And honestly, how hard is it to find a couple of 200 lbs Viper sailors - I saw plenty in Miami...
That's slightly stalkerish Jay! Nice find though.
I'd take her in a minute, if I were going. Somebody get this girl on a Viper!
I also have a College of Charleston sailing team guy about 140, damn good, who sailed with me last year in Charleston and in Lake Norman. He needs a ride too, since I can't go and gave my boat away.
Thanks ...I think....only slightly between stalker and curious. 200lb Viper sailors...they're everywhere...Ho Hum...BOOORRRRRRIIIINNNNGGGG..... Try doing the same stuff with 80lbs less and a smile...that's panache!
I'd better sign up for sailing lessons soon so I know what I'm doing when I get there:)
Quote from: snakecharmer on March 28, 2010, 03:04:05 AM
only slightly between stalker and curious.
Definitely just curiosity - no TPO required. ;-)
TPO??? hmmmmm.....Trans personal oscillation....tent performance organization.....threat potential orange.....Homeland Security?
Quote from: snakecharmer on March 29, 2010, 09:00:36 PM
TPO???
Temporary Protective Order. That's the Georgia term for a restraining order.
Hi All,
I'm looking for crew and boat transport opportunities. Particularly:
- Need at least one crew, Viper #56. We're going to be a "rookie boat" certainly, though we definitely weren't DFL in Miami with her AL stick/dacron sails in the honking wind, light crew-weight, and my first time driving. Fun stuff!
- Need someone who can tow her back to the New England Area after the regatta. Will pay for gas and such.
Email me at obleck at gmail dot com or call, 617-513-9841
Where I grew up we call a TPO......SAL
Quote from: Olaf Bleck, #56 on March 30, 2010, 09:25:04 AM
Hi All,
I'm looking for crew and boat transport opportunities. Particularly:
- Need at least one crew, Viper #56. We're going to be a "rookie boat" certainly, though we definitely weren't DFL in Miami with her AL stick/dacron sails in the honking wind, light crew-weight, and my first time driving. Fun stuff!
- Need someone who can tow her back to the New England Area after the regatta. Will pay for gas and such.
Email me at obleck at gmail dot com or call, 617-513-9841
Contact Justin he had a Boston guy waiting in the wings.
The guy who crewed for Carrie and I last year is looking for a ride (since i had to bail). Great guy, about 180 and super crew. Shoot me an email if you need him.
viper640tx at Gmail dot com
J
Quote from: soley on March 31, 2010, 12:00:23 PM
Quote from: Olaf Bleck, #56 on March 30, 2010, 09:25:04 AM
Hi All,
I'm looking for crew and boat transport opportunities. Particularly:
- Need at least one crew, Viper #56. We're going to be a "rookie boat" certainly, though we definitely weren't DFL in Miami with her AL stick/dacron sails in the honking wind, light crew-weight, and my first time driving. Fun stuff!
- Need someone who can tow her back to the New England Area after the regatta. Will pay for gas and such.
Email me at obleck at gmail dot com or call, 617-513-9841
Contact Justin he had a Boston guy waiting in the wings.
I belive this guy had a truck as well and willing to tow.
Any long range weather info? Wunderground shows it light until Monday. Any ideas after that?
Quote from: soley on March 31, 2010, 05:13:34 PM
Any long range weather info? Wunderground shows it light until Monday. Any ideas after that?
they don't even know if the earth is cooling or warming and you want them to predict wind a week out. Good luck. All we know in Michigan is that the tide is coming and going.
Quote from: Shuck on April 02, 2010, 10:00:15 PM
they don't even know if the earth is cooling or warming and you want them to predict wind a week out. Good luck. All we know in Michigan is that the tide is coming and going.
There's a tide in Michigan? I bet it's not like the one in Charleston...
Here are averages for the Month of April..
http://www.weather.gov/climate/getclimate.php?wfo=chs
Weather.com for 29464 (the resort zip code)
Sun Apr 4 Sunny 81? 59? 10% SSW 10mph
Mon Apr 5 Sunny 82? 60? 0% SSW 11mph
Tue Apr 6 Sunny 82? 60? 0% SSW 9mph
Wed Apr 7 Mostly Sunny 78? 61? 10% S 10mph
Thu Apr 8 Partly Cloudy 76? 55? 20% SSW 12mph
Fri Apr 9 Scattered T-Storms 67? 52? 40% SW 10mph
Sat Apr 10 Partly Cloudy 66? 52? 10% SW 10mph
Sun Apr 11 Sunny 70? 53? 0% S 8mph
Mon Apr 12 Sunny 71? 55? 0% SSW 7mph
The sailflow model seems to be consistent as well--building late afternoon to 12-15 as the sea breeze comes in.
Looks like we have little cooler weather over the weekend and maybe some rain Friday.
Team Jackpot has left Detroit. Charleston bound.
Wishin I was there, and quite curious about how it's goin. Any hints as to where to see some results? The Charleston Race Week web site doesn't have didly on the results.
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http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showforum=63
pictures, reports and during the day - on-line live streaming video.
Today was big breeze and ya, we should both be there dude.
Quote from: seamonkey on April 10, 2010, 01:30:29 AM
Wishin I was there, and quite curious about how it's goin. Any hints as to where to see some results? The Charleston Race Week web site doesn't have didly on the results.
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Live video feed- http://www.sailinganarchy.com/otwa/2010/2010_charlestonraceweek.php
Results- http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=301
OTWA forums- http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showforum=63
Yachtscoring.com has the results up. It's been a fast regatta with a lot of changes of position out there and also has been a really good time beefing up on the melges 20s!
Quote from: Shuck on April 10, 2010, 10:55:32 PM
Yachtscoring.com has the results up. It's been a fast regatta with a lot of changes of position out there and also has been a really good time beefing up on the melges 20s!
Cool today watching the Melgi start 5 minutes ahead and have Jackpot catching them by the end of the first leg. Good job guys...
1st goes to Jackpot
2nd goes to Bliksem
3rd goes to 3 Grins
Quote from: Shuck on April 10, 2010, 10:55:32 PM
Yachtscoring.com has the results up. It's been a fast regatta with a lot of changes of position out there and also has been a really good time beefing up on the melges 20s!
"beefing" was supposed to be beating up on melgi. Props to Bliksem on race 8. We all started five minutes behind the melgi and Bliksem won there class as well as the Viper class.
You guys are on a roll. Come out West boys !!!
Let's sail/party
It was great fun racing the Viper in Charleston. Wonderful One Design fleet. I enjoyed meeting all of you down there and hope to see you again soon!
Thanks for a great time:)
Quote from: BoomSlang on April 12, 2010, 01:35:25 PM
You guys are on a roll. Come out West boys !!!
Let's sail/party
I like the name slang "Team Shuck/Doyle Boston". We might have to add in Vigrass somewhere in there. I am looking forward to getting to the west coast again we chateed with a few people here that might have us crew with them in an event or two out there. We will see.
What is the biggest event (by number of boats) out there?
PS snakecharmer did we have the chance to meet you down there? Pardon the cloudiness if we did, dark n stormies always do that to me.