DHF 2012 anyone? Sat. March 31st Entry deadline Skippers' meeting Wed March 28th 7:30

[Photoboy]

0830 radar

[TrunkMonkey]

Nick is at Point Bonita...


only 5 starters

which 5??

[BobJ]

The 5 are probably the Express 27's. (That was for Carl.)


"sez USCG will not employ 47' rescue boats in an emergency...sling via helo would be used and crews required to abandon ship"

It will be interesting to hear how that discussion went down. I assume the CG didn't withdraw the permit but they certainly sent a clear message.

[DeathSpear]

We tried to make the start mostly to watch the spectacle. But shredded the jib going across a pretty heavy south bay. Couldn't motor into that shit, so we are tucked in South Beach waiting for a window to head back.

[Thing-Fish]

My understanding is that if the Coast Guard has to rescue you off your boat, they will never save the vessel, just you, no matter what equipment they use.

We pulled the pin last night after careful consideration of the scenario that got us around the island in the late afternoon, but with the forecast 20' swell and 8' wind waves closing the bar completely on our return and trapping us outside overnight.

[BobJ]

More like "We aren't sending our guys out there in a 47' MLB, so have fun in your sailboat."

From Military.com:

The 47' MLB is of an all aluminum construction, is capable of operating in 20' breaking seas and winds of 60 knots, and can survive impacts at three times the force of gravity. The 47' MLB is self righting, and can return to an upright, operational configuration within 10 seconds, whether "pitch-polled" (rolled fore and aft) or rolled into swells (rolled across the boat's beam.) In addition, the MLB is self-bailing and its machinery is not subject to operational interruption, even while inverted. The boat can be operated from both an exposed bridge (offering better visibility in rescue situations) or from the enclosed pilothouse (to limit crew fatigue during extended surf operations.) To mitigate the pounding effects associated with surf operations, the 47' MLB incorporates shock absorbing crew seats. These seats feature 360 degrees of rotation, lap belts, armrests, and lumbar supports. The survivor compartment is also watertight and climate-controlled, for survivor safety, comfort, and medical recovery.

[Photoboy]

From Race Deck
Massive call-in this AM cancelling their reservation with the Stinky Rocks

13 starters, currently 10 on the course:

Truth Open 50
Anduril Cross 40
Rufless 11 meter
101 Moore 24
Papillon F27
Sea Stig SC 40
French Kiss Oceanis 350
Zsa Zsa 1D 35
Relentless Sunfast 3200
Plus 16 Olson 911

winds 18-20 at start which was slightly delayed...

[Photoboy]

More like "We aren't sending our guys out there in a 47' MLB, so have fun in your sailboat."

From Military.com:

The 47' MLB is of an all aluminum construction, is capable of operating in 20' breaking seas and winds of 60 knots, and can survive impacts at three times the force of gravity. The 47' MLB is self righting, and can return to an upright, operational configuration within 10 seconds, whether "pitch-polled" (rolled fore and aft) or rolled into swells (rolled across the boat's beam.) In addition, the MLB is self-bailing and its machinery is not subject to operational interruption, even while inverted. The boat can be operated from both an exposed bridge (offering better visibility in rescue situations) or from the enclosed pilothouse (to limit crew fatigue during extended surf operations.) To mitigate the pounding effects associated with surf operations, the 47' MLB incorporates shock absorbing crew seats. These seats feature 360 degrees of rotation, lap belts, armrests, and lumbar supports. The survivor compartment is also watertight and climate-controlled, for survivor safety, comfort, and medical recovery.

Instead of this

You get this:

[K38Bob]

Actually Bullet started too but retired 2 mins later so they were not added to the count reported - so 14 started.

From Race Deck
Massive call-in this AM cancelling their reservation with the Stinky Rocks

13 starters, currently 10 on the course:

Truth Open 50
Anduril Cross 40
Rufless 11 meter
101 Moore 24
Papillon F27
Sea Stig SC 40
French Kiss Oceanis 350
Zsa Zsa 1D 35
Relentless Sunfast 3200
Plus 16 Olson 911

winds 18-20 at start which was slightly delayed...

[K38Bob]

Retired: Relentless, Red Sky, Phat Jack, El Raton, Papillon

Actually Bullet started too but retired 2 mins later so they were not added to the count reported - so 14 started.

[deep6]

We tried to make the start mostly to watch the spectacle. But shredded the jib going across a pretty heavy south bay. Couldn't motor into that shit, so we are tucked in South Beach waiting for a window to head back.

Wow, good on you for getting out there...

[deep6]

I wonder if anyone will finish... I know my radio is tuned to 16 today...

[deep6]

I wonder if anyone will finish... I know my radio is tuned to 16 today...

Crap, all the VHF live feeds are down... Need to setup my Ustream feed from Alameda...

[Thing-Fish]

well someone is rounding now...



http://www.calacademy.org/webcams/farallones/

[Nick Salvador]

well someone is rounding now...



http://www.calacademy.org/webcams/farallones/

Truth called in from a Mile Rock-Bonita about 10 min. ago.