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Champipple
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Initially Posted - 06/27/2006 : 15:40:24

I've posted the Results on the race results page for this years nationals. There is one major correction

First Place in the Standard Rig is Bill Meinert. There was a scoring error that was not visible to us until I parsed out the tall rigs. I'll be shipping Bill his plaques, hats and flag.

I apologize for the error and want to say that it was by no means intentional. As you can see it was a very close regatta and the winner was the outcome of the fourth tie-breaker.

Duane

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/racing/06nat.asp

D. Wolff
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Currently Sailing "Champagne and Ripple" 1982 O'day 30

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 : 17:09:10

Duane - I'm a little confused (my normal condition!). What method of tie-break did you use? If memory serves correctly, the USSail method is 1. most 1sts - if a tie then 2. Most 2nds and if still tied after 3rds, 4ths, 5ths then whoever has the best result in the last race wins.
Derek

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 : 17:46:17

That is correct. Bill and I were tied (in class only) to Thirds. 3 firsts each, 2 seconds each, 1 third each.

Bill got me in the last race by a couple of seconds.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 : 20:59:46

Congrat's to Bill and Mike for their respective wins and to all who participated in the 2006 Nationals, especially Duane who appears to have organized a spectacular event. Great job!

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wmeinert@kconline.com
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 : 21:29:48

Well guys, I'm just as amazed by all this as anyone! It was realy a close series and I was just happy to be part of it. Duane and the entire Edgewater YC hosted an amazing race. I will be back next year reguardless of where the nationals are held (unless they are the same weekend). For those of you who missed this venue, you realy missed and experience that is hard to beat. Duane and his efforts were defenitly matched by his sailing skills, beating him was no easy effort and I look forward to racing him again

. Thanks again for all the fun!!!!

Bill Meinert

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 : 22:01:25

I'm sure this event was a real eye opener for many of the first time racers; Maybe some of the old timers too. The one thing I can say is that there was a lot to be learned by everyone. From race basics to sail trim to tactics I think everyone learned a ton. Something that might have taken many of us years on the inland venues. I learned so much about my boat and tactics in it I am still on information overload.
Without trying to sound condescending, those of you really new guys – read your rulebook. It will reinforce a lot of what you learned out there and I found that after racing a few times, some of the stuff in there actually makes sense.

I'd recommend that racers who have the means travel and do a large JAM venue once a season. Or if you are set up for it sail in a spinnaker class. Just make sure you conform to the local PHRF rules before you show up. Let me add that when you do travel, spread the word and get other Catalina 25's to show up.

The camaraderie built over just 4 short days was amazing. Cleveland Race Week is here every year with or without our event. So regardless of where we hold Nationals, please come back.

Anyone who wants a very similar event should look into the JAM Fleet at your local Leukemia Cup Regatta as well. In this area it is The Cleveland Yachting Club, but they occur all around the country through-out the year. It is coming up in a month.

Thanks again to all who attended.

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 06/28/2006 : 09:35:03

Sounds like you did a GREAT job, Duane.

Many congratulations to Bill, Mike and all the competitors. I have some idea of how much work this is to organize and how much fun is had by those who participate!

Hope to get to another Nationals someday soon.

Gary B.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 06/28/2006 : 12:40:08

Just got back from Cleveland yesterday afternoon. The racing was fantastic and I had a ton of fun. Thanks to Duane and Edgewater Yacht Club for putting on a great event. I have tons of pictures that I will post hopefully in a few days.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/28/2006 : 12:44:02

shoot those to me - we are in the process of throwing them all into a slide show viewer.

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Kip C
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Response Posted - 06/30/2006 : 16:29:26

Dave Perry's book Understanding Sailboat Racing Rules is suppose to have all the text from the rule book in it. Any reason I shouldn't get only his book?
Thanks,

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/30/2006 : 17:48:58

I always thought Elvstrom's racing book was the pocket bible, is it still around?

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/01/2006 : 21:49:23

It is still around, however Perry's book is the new rules for dummy's book. I have a copy and usually carry it along with the rrs and the judges casebook to all of the major events. I have written more protests that I care to admit... more than one is enough... and I've used Perry's book in many.

I have a copy of Elvestrom, but haven't seen a new one in a while. Perry's book is also good to read in lieu of the rrs if your starting out. The illustrations, examples and easy to read text allow you to mentally envision the scenarios. Very few of the other books out there I've seen have that ability.

dw

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/01/2006 : 22:35:49

But Elvstrom came with toy boats!!

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