I was wondering if anyone needed crew for this event. I have never sailed a viper, but I am very interested in the viper class and was wondering if I could jump on a ride for this event. I have a lot of experience racing sportboats and dinghies. I live in Charleston and could easily get down there.
Quote from: atgracely on September 17, 2009, 03:32:15 PM
I was wondering if anyone needed crew for this event. I have never sailed a viper, but I am very interested in the viper class and was wondering if I could jump on a ride for this event. I have a lot of experience racing sportboats and dinghies. I live in Charleston and could easily get down there.
My boat is full now, but be sure to email Gary and ask him who might be looking. He's at NAs right now, so don't expect to hear back until late next week!
I don't have his contact info. Can you email it to me?
[email protected]Thanks
Quote from: atgracely on September 18, 2009, 01:44:01 PM
I don't have his contact info. Can you email it to me? [email protected]
Thanks
Contact information is on the NOR, which is posted here: http://viper640.org/calendar/all-events/se/details/18-viper-se-inland-championship
Yes, the list of boats have increase for the SEIC. We are looking to reach 14-15 boats and we are now up to 10. Let us know what we can do to help sway other folks that may be on the fence to participate.
Need crew, storage, help or ideas to make the weekend a successful outing? Just ask.
The lake is almost full pool and the fall breeses are all filling in.
Thanks
Gary
Hey it appears that we have some M24 folks (2 people) that are already snake bitten that would like to try the SEIC regatta as crew or skipper. Let's get them out there. I think we have a ride for one of them as crew. These folks want to have a boat in a city that starts with a C and ends with an N that has over 30 Viper 640's converge on the city one week out of the year. It sure would be nice to have a local fleet there.
Any ideas let me know.
Gary
Gary, we will have room for crew. It is only Simon and myself.
Thanks Dave, for the offer. He is already committed to Jonathan. I will keep you posted.
Viper 640 folks,
The SEIC has 12 boats committed, at this point, and we are still looking for 15 boats to make it to the goal. The last boat to commit is a skipper and crew that won the Lake Sinclaire regatta last November and placed top 5 @ CRW. Yes the tallent level for this regatta is huge. Let's see, we have attending the North American Champion, Charleston Race Week Champion and the Lake Sinclair Champion. I hope the Wednesday night beer mug sailor has half a chance.
Next we need to get JP from Savannah up here so we have another candidate that could have had a good chance to win the NA's barring an equipment failure. JP, yes we are gunning for you. You need to cash in the points and call in all the favors so you can be here.
I have heard rumblings about an appearance from Mr. Clean himself if Rockhead can work out some of the Rattler logistics with Clean.
Quote from: Gary_91 on October 06, 2009, 12:25:21 PM
Viper 640 folks,
The SEIC has 12 boats committed, at this point, and we are still looking for 15 boats to make it to the goal. The last boat to commit is a skipper and crew that won the Lake Sinclaire regatta last November and placed top 5 @ CRW. Yes the tallent level for this regatta is huge. Let's see, we have attending the North American Champion, Charleston Race Week Champion and the Lake Sinclair Champion. I hope the Wednesday night beer mug sailor has half a chance.
Next we need to get JP from Savannah up here so we have another candidate that could have had a good chance to win the NA's barring an equipment failure. JP, yes we are gunning for you. You need to cash in the points and call in all the favors so you can be here.
I have heard rumblings about an appearance from Mr. Clean himself if Rockhead can work out some of the Rattler logistics with Clean.
I can't make the logistics happen, but Soley may...
Hey Rockhead, who is Soley. And Soley if you are looking at this message let's make it happen please!!
We care about you MAN!!!
Quote from: atgracely on September 17, 2009, 03:32:15 PM
I was wondering if anyone needed crew for this event. I have never sailed a viper, but I am very interested in the viper class and was wondering if I could jump on a ride for this event. I have a lot of experience racing sportboats and dinghies. I live in Charleston and could easily get down there.
We have a couple of boats in need of crew for SEIC. If you have more friends that want to attend please let me know. If someone wants to fly in we have at least 2 boats in need of crew. I will get them on a boat.
From Newport, was at the NA's, red hull, "Hijack", #90-something (95? 92?).
Quote from: Gary_91 on October 06, 2009, 12:25:21 PM
Next we need to get JP from Savannah up here so we have another candidate that could have had a good chance to win the NA's barring an equipment failure. JP, yes we are gunning for you. You need to cash in the points and call in all the favors so you can be here.
O.K. You may get your wish.... But be careful for what you wish for! I am tentatively planning to come. I'm going to tell the kids on both soccer teams to get their own coach. I'm going to tell the wife I'm going - period! and I'm going to fix that damn boom before I get there!
Hope to make it happen!
JP
Cool Beans
I have a Guy out of the U 20 class that would like to try a Viper. Who has room for him? He is a good Sailor and great Guy...
Brad
Quote from: Brad Boston on October 07, 2009, 12:00:00 PM
I have a Guy out of the U 20 class that would like to try a Viper. Who has room for him? He is a good Sailor and great Guy...
Brad
My boat is full on Saturday, but has a space on Sunday (both this week and next week).
Also we have another decent sailor that wants to sail a viper.
Call Adam 312-813-1376
Brad, what does your friend wiegh? We will get him out on a boat.
Quote from: Shuck on October 07, 2009, 03:55:24 PM
Also we have another decent sailor that wants to sail a viper.
Call Adam 312-813-1376
Shuck, wrong number. I think I woke up some drunk that was coming down from a full week of drinking. Then I thought about it and said maybe this is the guy. Nope he doesnt respond to Adam.
Gary
Gary, the guy that Brad is talking about is around 200, I would say. He is a very good sailor has owned everything from a J 24, Melges 24 and now has a U 20.
Quote from: Gary_91 on October 08, 2009, 09:28:45 AM
Quote from: Shuck on October 07, 2009, 03:55:24 PM
Also we have another decent sailor that wants to sail a viper.
Call Adam 312-813-1376
Shuck, wrong number. I think I woke up some drunk that was coming down from a full week of drinking. Then I thought about it and said maybe this is the guy. Nope he doesnt respond to Adam.
Gary
sorry Gary try 312-813-1378
Quote from: David_75 on October 05, 2009, 08:06:21 AM
Gary, we will have room for crew. It is only Simon and myself.
Hey David, call Adam who is mentioned in the thread by Tac. Try the last number brad recommends and get him on the boat. He sounds like he is very experienced. His weight sounds like a good fit for who you have on the boat.
Quote from: Gary_91 on October 06, 2009, 02:27:00 PM
Hey Rockhead, who is Soley. And Soley if you are looking at this message let's make it happen please!!
We care about you MAN!!!
Gary,
I have a bum trailer right now. I had to get it welded up in Stamford.
More cracks appeared once we got back to Newport.
So the boat won't be going very far until I get a new trailer.
Would love to come though!
Cheers Matt
Soley,
I have the same issue and I understand. I hope to see the boat @ Lake Norman..
I am done travelling for this year with the Viper.
I run an 80ft cruising boat and we will be well on the way to the Caribbean by then. By the time of the Spring NA's it will have been the first sailing in a regatta since the last NA's!!
Sad but true.
Gary,
What is the best way to get to the Lake from 75 North. It looks like we can cut the corner but we want the fastest way.
Brad
Quote from: Brad Boston on October 14, 2009, 09:12:07 AM
Gary,
What is the best way to get to the Lake from 75 North. It looks like we can cut the corner but we want the fastest way.
Brad
If Gary doesn't have a back-roads route for you, I can give you a bit of advice for the route via Atlanta. Avoid the north side of I-285 between I-75 and I-85. Most times of day it's faster and it's always considerably less hassle to take the I-75 HOV lane all the way downtown, and then take the I-85 HOV lane all the way out I-85. The i-75 to i-85 ramp is on the left with the HOV lane, so there is minimal lane changing. The only requirement is that you have two people in the vehicle.
I concur with Jay on the route. If you try and go across the mountians north of Atlanta the trip is killer with a trailer. Try NOT to go through at rush hour if it can be avoided. Have a safe trip.
Gary
Thanks
We kicked off today with an on-shore rigging discussion and then some high-speed playing on the lake. The wind was 15 and gusting, with some funny right-shifts with each gust. The forecast is for more of the same tomorrow - it's gonna be fun!
Just back from the SE Inlands. Gary Umberger and his Lake Lanier Sailing Club put on a great show. For lake sailing, we were delighted to be hiking all weekend. Planing around the course there were plenty of grins.
Racing was very close. Brad Boston and his "jackpot" team were extremely consistent and did a great job of thwarting our many attacks - Hats off to them.
David G and Gary U also had a great close battle today as did many others.
All in all a great viper weekend and regatta - we'll be back!
JP
USA 26
Photos?
Senor Gringo,
Jay is aware that everyone wants to see the photos. It takes a little time and I'm sure he will get to it soon.
Thanks
Gary
Hello Viper Fleet,
LLSC and the local Viper fleet really enjoyed having everyone attend the regatta this past weekend. There was always close competition and the information shared by those that discussed their strategy in the chaulk talk on Friday and Saturday will make us all better sailors.
That being said the racing conditions could not be better for lake sailing. Mother nature provided us with 13-16 knots of wind on Saturday and approx. 14-20 knots on Sunday and a full lake. This allowed the fleet to get 5 races in, on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. The RC did an excellent job making sure Bra all the fleets (Vipers, M24s and sailboards) could get the starts rolling without a lot of wait time. They also did a great job with mark placement with wind shifts occuring about every 15 minutes.
I think everyone knows that JackPot was doing the best job adjusting to the shifts and had some of the best boat handling around the race course. Second, it was also clear to me that John Porter had made some great decisions and is really very competitive. It was fun watching Brad and John josting for position in the starting sequence. Hell it gave David and I a chance to sneek in when they were not looking and take line honors on 2 races.
The racing didnt stop there . It appeared that all boats were in some type of sailing duel and the point spreads were very close so overall positions could change every race.
I certainly had a lot of fun and hope everyone returns next year.
Thanks #91
Yes, photos. http://picasaweb.google.com/jharrell26/2009_10_16LLSCViperSEIC
Quote from: Gary_91 on October 19, 2009, 01:34:12 PM
Senor Gringo,
Jay is aware that everyone wants to see the photos. It takes a little time and I'm sure he will get to it soon.
Thanks
Gary
Thanks muchly. Great pics!
Interesting to see the variety of boat setups (a variety of main sheet combos, hiking straps, etc..), main and gib trim (car positions, luff tension, sheeting... some are sailing with very deep sails others are very flat and both boats were fast all weekend), techniques at the windward mark (e.g. pre-feeding tack line vs not prefeeding, etc...).... useful learning tools.... and we actually look OK in some of them :-)
Later.