Has anyone here participated in the hangover regatta at Dunedin causeway on New Years day? I was thinking about trying it this year but I am curious about the level of competition and other details.
I have, all are welcome, not a very "serious" race
all levels of seamanship ...
all types of catamarans
worth doing
MN3
I am going to try to do it, I have never raced before so I don't want to get in anyone's way. I am excited about it though, I am interested to see how proficient I really am.
retropharoah wrote: I am going to try to do it, I have never raced before so I don't want to get in anyone's way. I am excited about it though, I am interested to see how proficient I really am.
Perhaps a winning plan of attack would be to BE in everyone's way π
don't worry about anything, go have fun
MN3
Doesn't every hangover involved a regatta? π
retropharoah wrote: I am going to try to do it, I have never raced before
I don't know your knowledge level but this online page seems pretty good . . . not too much info (to many things to overthink is not good) but covers the important stuff ... I would read it a few times and make sure you understand who has "right of way" and the starting sequence (if you don't know it already or need a refresher).
Fremontsailingclub.org/sailing/BeginnersGuide.htm
MN3
MN3
I wouldn't use that for the start sequence, as the sequence is 5 minutes these days:
thanks for pointing that out - I am not arguing this at all but the point of the article was to get an overview
FYI - the races here in Dunedin are VERY "lax" - there is never an actual NOR created, and they will use the same old system
Typically they still use the 2 flags with a 4 minute start (but this can change at any time)
the actual start sequence will be covered in the skippers meeting, as will the course
MN3
Depending on who's running the race the sequence will be either 3 or 5. Everything will be explained at the skippers meeting. Not sure who is running the race yet. The skippers meeting 10:30 am white flag to follow shortly after. If you need any info you can call me 727-442-3281 at the Sailing shop and I will answer any questions you might have. The cost for a single hand boat is normally $15, 20 for a double. Trophy's are bottles of champagne. The race normally goes north around Three Rooker Bar. Sometimes down to the Outer buoy off Clearwater pass. Use Google Earth to familiarize yourself with the area. If the weather does not cooperate on the 1st we will most likley make it up on sunday the 4th.
Mike
MN3 wrote: thanks for pointing that out - I am not arguing this at all but the point of the article was to get an overview
FYI - the races here in Dunedin are VERY "lax" - there is never an actual NOR created, and they will use the same old system
Typically they still use the 2 flags with a 4 minute start (but this can change at any time)
the actual start sequence will be covered in the skippers meeting, as will the course
and there ya have it. It has been a long time since i raced ....
MN3
Sounds like fun.
catman wrote: Depending on who's running the race the sequence will be either 3 or 5. Everything will be explained at the skippers meeting. Not sure who is running the race yet. The skippers meeting 10:30 am white flag to follow shortly after. If you need any info you can call me 727-442-3281 at the Sailing shop and I will answer any questions you might have. The cost for a single hand boat is normally $15, 20 for a double. Trophy's are bottles of champagne. The race normally goes north around Three Rooker Bar. Sometimes down to the Outer buoy off Clearwater pass. Use Google Earth to familiarize yourself with the area. If the weather does not cooperate on the 1st we will most likley make it up on sunday the 4th.
Mike
Hey Mike, Please add the event to the regatta calendar. There is an "Add Event" link under the Calendar tab at the top.
or direct
http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=event&type=event&func=new
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Damon Linkous
DamonLinkous wrote: [quote=catman]Depending on who's running the race the sequence will be either 3 or 5. Everything will be explained at the skippers meeting. Not sure who is running the race yet. The skippers meeting 10:30 am white flag to follow shortly after. If you need any info you can call me 727-442-3281 at the Sailing shop and I will answer any questions you might have. The cost for a single hand boat is normally $15, 20 for a double. Trophy's are bottles of champagne. The race normally goes north around Three Rooker Bar. Sometimes down to the Outer buoy off Clearwater pass. Use Google Earth to familiarize yourself with the area. If the weather does not cooperate on the 1st we will most likley make it up on sunday the 4th.
Mike
Hey Mike, Please add the event to the regatta calendar. There is an "Add Event" link under the Calendar tab at the top.
or direct
http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=event&type=event&func=new
Done, sent for your approval.
There's been a change of date for this race. We will do it on Jan. 4th. This works out better for most people I've talked to plus the forecast is for 80 degrees. We will have a chase boat for safety and to document any mistakes. π Any questions respond here or call me 727-410-7961 Mike.
and to document any mistakes
haha.. - thanks gopro
MN3