I'm thinking about going to the Hunter owners rendezvous in Solomons Md. in July. My primary reason for going would be to participate in the race on saturday. I will be accompanied by my wife who does not feel comfortable sailing in a race situation. Wondering if anyone who is already attending this event would be interested in crewing on my boat for the race. I have a tricked out Hunter 34 with deep draft, ten racing sail inventory. I'm looking for up to 4 people. Thanks, Joe
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Joe: You should not have problems finding a crew at the Rendezvous. It's generally seen as an opportunity for people to try racing for the first time. Its a friendly race. Generally, spinakers are not allowed. The course is relatively short to allow everyone to get back in time for the dingy races and the tapping of the Saturday afternoon beer truck.
Joe: You should not have problems finding a crew at the Rendezvous. It's generally seen as an opportunity for people to try racing for the first time. Its a friendly race. Generally, spinakers are not allowed. The course is relatively short to allow everyone to get back in time for the dingy races and the tapping of the Saturday afternoon beer truck.
If this year's race is anything like the last one
Your wife won't have to worry about being in a 'race situation." I helped with race committee and have been asked to do so again this year. My only regret last year was that I didn't have a camera with me. That omission will definitely be corrected this year!
Fully half the fleet were novice sailors and 90% of the other half were novice racers...and 100% were more concerned with gelcoat damage avoidance than anything even remotely approaching "racing strategy." The fleet was spread out so far at the start that it was a full 20 minutes after the gun before last boat crossed the start. The few boats that were serious committed racers took an early LONG lead, the rest of the fleet just enjoyed an afternoon sail around a pre-defined triangular course. We did have one interesting moment at the start...the smallest boat in the fleet--a 16' or 17'--found himself about 100 yds in front of the start at the gun. Never having raced before, he didn't know to go around the committee boat or the mark...he just came about and headed straight back through the oncoming fleet. Pandemonium reigned as a reasonably tidy start collapsed into collision avoidance in every direction. Still think you'll need those 10 racing sails? p.s. The dinghy race is a LOT more competitive! Last year's was two-person crews, out and back around a floating "island". The person on the oars was blindfolded, his crew had to tell him where to row. It helped if you'd already had a couple of beers. I don't think your racing sails will do you much good there either. Hey...is my dinghy partner gonna be there again this year??? We'd have won it if the dinghy we drew for the final heat hadn't been the leaky one and almost sank...I want a rematch!
Your wife won't have to worry about being in a 'race situation." I helped with race committee and have been asked to do so again this year. My only regret last year was that I didn't have a camera with me. That omission will definitely be corrected this year!
Fully half the fleet were novice sailors and 90% of the other half were novice racers...and 100% were more concerned with gelcoat damage avoidance than anything even remotely approaching "racing strategy." The fleet was spread out so far at the start that it was a full 20 minutes after the gun before last boat crossed the start. The few boats that were serious committed racers took an early LONG lead, the rest of the fleet just enjoyed an afternoon sail around a pre-defined triangular course. We did have one interesting moment at the start...the smallest boat in the fleet--a 16' or 17'--found himself about 100 yds in front of the start at the gun. Never having raced before, he didn't know to go around the committee boat or the mark...he just came about and headed straight back through the oncoming fleet. Pandemonium reigned as a reasonably tidy start collapsed into collision avoidance in every direction. Still think you'll need those 10 racing sails? p.s. The dinghy race is a LOT more competitive! Last year's was two-person crews, out and back around a floating "island". The person on the oars was blindfolded, his crew had to tell him where to row. It helped if you'd already had a couple of beers. I don't think your racing sails will do you much good there either. Hey...is my dinghy partner gonna be there again this year??? We'd have won it if the dinghy we drew for the final heat hadn't been the leaky one and almost sank...I want a rematch!Old Dingy Partner
Peggy: Your dingy dinghy partner from the last rendezvous won't be there. Unfortunately, I'm not currently planning to attend although I'd like to. I sold Proposal last year and am currently boatless. Beth and I thought about chartering a boat for that weekend but could not quite work it out. Laura should make a great partner! Mark
Peggy: Your dingy dinghy partner from the last rendezvous won't be there. Unfortunately, I'm not currently planning to attend although I'd like to. I sold Proposal last year and am currently boatless. Beth and I thought about chartering a boat for that weekend but could not quite work it out. Laura should make a great partner! Mark
Hey, Mark
Thanks for the compliment....but I'd rather watch you & Peggie in the race... Time constraints force us to stay in a motel this time...so why not do the same? Beth & I can hang out with Munchkin & get our laughs watching you & The Peg.... ;^)
Thanks for the compliment....but I'd rather watch you & Peggie in the race... Time constraints force us to stay in a motel this time...so why not do the same? Beth & I can hang out with Munchkin & get our laughs watching you & The Peg.... ;^)
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