racing

  1. Bay Tripper

    Catalina 30 shoal draft for racing??

    Hello, I am looking at buying a 1985 Catalina 30 tall rig. I have had my heart set on a full fin keel as I like to do some racing, but I recently found and made an offer on a shoal draft model. It is in much better condition than most fin keels I've looked at. With the boat market what it...
  2. henrykorous

    Outboard jib sheets?

    I have a Oday 39, just got my new sails. The boat has inboard tracks but when, I'm not pointing hard to get a better shape it helps to move the jib sheet outboard. Was wondering what most are using.With the life lines just clipping the sheet to the rail doesn't really work I don't want to...
  3. T

    Racing the H49

    Debated whether to post this here, under big boats, or over on the racing thread. Decided to start here. So, I'm strongly considering racing my (new to me) H49 in next year's Chicago to Mackinac race, in the cruising division. Went out to try and find PHRF ratings for the H49, just to get an...
  4. SVPardonMyFrench

    a little wind, a little hail, a lot of wind, a lot of hail

    Raced Pardon My French, my H40.5 this weekend in a Seattle classic benefit race called the Blakely Rocks. It was interesting weather.. a LOT of everything made this one memorable. I couldn't make a full video - hands were too full, but here a few pics and very short clip to share what it was...
  5. Christian Sailing

    Racing small boats

    I am considering buying a small 20 footer or less to race. Does an organization exist whereas I could actually get into rankings? Meaning if I race well locally I could progress to regional sanctioned races/events and so forth? I’m totally new to the racing lingo/world. Thanks
  6. SVPardonMyFrench

    40.5 having fun....

    I hope this is a mid-week distraction for the office for many. We raced our 1993 40.5 in the Swiftsure and made a video to show her in action. Those of you in the Pacific Northwest are likely familiar with the Swiftsure, for others around the globe, the Swiftsure is an iconic Canadian/US race...
  7. dziedzicmj

    2017 Sydney - Hobart

    Anyone following this one? Some interesting developments even before the start (Wild Oats struck by lightning). The official web site - link Marek
  8. SVPardonMyFrench

    Swiftsure 2017

    Here's a short video of the 2017 Swiftsure summarizing a 33 hour adventure of sailing, drone flying, nap taking in the strait of Juan de Fuca… A 1993 40.5 Hunter Legend, she’s certainly not even close to being the fastest but she’s never afraid to go rumble with the big guys. What she lacks in...
  9. B

    SkyCatcher Hunter 48 single handed racer

    Hello, I am in the UK and a Hunter single handed racer based on a legend 45 has come to market. It is a repossession against unpaid yard fees, so apologies if you were the former owner or know the former owner. Built in 1988 and campaigned in various trans-Atlantic and round the world races from...
  10. J

    Whisker Pole for 373

    I'm looking for a used whisker pole for my 373. We have a Genoa 130. Any ideas where to find a used one?
  11. P

    Job Opportunity - Youth Sailing Coach - Seattle

    Great opportunity for part-time seasonal employment coaching youth sailing team on Lake Washington: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/edu/5379673395.html (Or see file attached.)