JohnES, That would be awsome to be able to leave the boats on the beach. That would be so nice compared to the dock/ramp situation. The Supercat...

I am up for getting another Catalina Trip planned some time in September or October. We had a nice trip last November but more daylight would be nice...

Kayaking vest with flotation up high has advantages for cat sailing as well. It makes it easier to get to the hook when you are wearing a harness. I...

I use one for long distance races. We have a line or loops tied to the stern of the boat. Then I have an adjustable strap with a carabiner at each e...

Regardless of what handycap rating system is used, the course is going to favor some boats/designs over others. In general spinnaker boats get screwe...

Here is the latest forecast for just off Anacapa Island for Saturday's race... W wind 5 to 10 kt, with gusts as high as 15 kt. Patchy fog before 11...

I am starting to get excited about the Milt Ingram race around Anacapa Island. Its still a ways out, but the weather forcast looks good...low 70s and...

We sailed the 1967 B-Lion. It was her shakedown run. She has a few minor issues we need to address but overall she was a really enjoyable boat to sa...

Nice race to Anacapa and back. Big thanks to the VSC for a well run race. With nice wind in the morning they got us off the start line early. Which...

NWS is forecasting 15kt wind off Anacapa on Saturday.

One week to the "Frenchies Rum Run Race" out to Anacapa and back, stoked to see other boats out there.

That was a really fun weekend in Avila. It was fun to race in such a awesome setting with a great group of people. I look forward to more races/even...

Nice...I am looking forward to it.

Looking forward to the hobie races next weekend with onekiwi at Avila Beach/ Port of San Luis. Anyone else heading over for those races?

CatsailorMike wrote: goodsailing...just my $.02 for what it's worth. made these almost 10 years ago and haven't had any problems here on our sandy bea...

If anyone needs crew for The Border Run I would be interested. I don't have time in the next few weeks to get a boat ready but would make time to cre...

From the past races, it looks like its also worth considering the handicap ratings of the boats.

Here is the reply from Susan Countess at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club: "We have had several inquiries about having a beach cat class in Milt's race ...

AZcat....Good to know that the AZ crew will have a strong showing for the tripoint race. If there are members of Fleet 42 that cannot make the Tripoi...

Dose anyone personally know the organizers of the Milt Ingram Race? I wonder if we had early commitment by a minimum number of crews, if they would b...

I just heard back from the VSC and this year "Frenchies Rum Run Race" will be on June 27th, and they would love to see more beach-cats this year. So ...

Back from Catalina. Light wind seemed to be the theme of the weekend. We had a small motor on our Hobie 18 which worked out really nice. When we go...

I think the campsites are good for up to 8 people each and we have have two sites so if someone wanted to join, I think there is room.

Just a heads up for anyone else that is interested in this trip...most of the planning has moved to direct emails. If you are interested in joining o...

I don't think that anyone will argue that a flashlight is better than having navigation lights, but if you are on a sailboat under 7 meters they are n...

ramstadt wrote: Here is the actual rule link from the coast guard: Edited by ramstadt on Oct 30, 2014 - 01:13 PM. Yep...only a Flashlight is requir...

I don't think navigation lights are required for sailboats the length of ours (a white flashlight or lantern is required). I think the rules change i...

Bringing a light and playing cards sounds like a good idea...a bit of whiskey sounds even better. I have a sea kayaking deck compass that is actual...