[Public-List] Single Handed Transpac Alberg Class

[Glennb]

Hi Dennis,

I am not a racer either, but this kind of passage has a lot of kindred spirits all headed to  Hanalei Bay this year, over 20 boats so far, I am told.  Are you possibly interested in joining the fleet? also are you based on the West Coast? it would be interesting to meet up and hear about your cruise to Hilo.   I haven't heard yet if any other west coast  are interested in signing up, but am hopefull! 

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On Mar 3, 2012, at 6:00 PM, "Dennis K. Biby" <sailor at aweigh.com> wrote:

> Ahoy Glenn,
> 
> This is a great race.  Whilst in SF I attended the pre-race meetings
> for a couple of the races.
> 
> Although not a racer, I single-handed my Pearson 35 (Sun Po) from SF
> to Hilo in 2001. As you note, it's a beam reach to warmer waters and
> then a downwind run to Hawai'i while taking note of hurricanes forming
> off Baja.
> 
> Dennis
> s/v Ferrity
> Alberg 30
> 
> On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 9:22 PM,  <brooks.glenn at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> 
>> Anybody want to sail single handed to Hawaii this summer?
>> 
>> 
>> I spoke to the SHTP race committee chair in San Francisco a week ago and learned the race committee would sponsor an Alberg 30 class Cup if three or more A-30's entered the race. Actually we only need two additional Albergers as there is already one signed up ( me). I know there are a couple of Albergers on the West Coast that have expressed interest in the race from time to time... If anybody interested in participating this year, there is still time to sign up.
>> 
>> 
>> FYI, there are about 6 boats from the PNW who will be headed down the coast this spring to participate - no Albergs, except Dolce at the moment, but an imposing flotilla nevertheless...
>> 
>> 
>> Here are the web sites with the basic sailing instructions and information:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> http://singlehandedtranspac.com/race-documents/
>> 
>> 
>> http://sfbaysss.org/
>> 
>> 
>> The race kicks off June 30th and covers a rhumb line distance of 2120 nautical miles SF to Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Basically lots of beam reaching on the Stbd tack, with some trade wind runs thrown in down past the middle latitudes . The race leaves 2 weeks late this year so has incurred lots of talk about the Pacific High and warm, light wind days....
>> 
>> 
>> It would be great fun to go over in a class. Any takers say 'Aye'!
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> 
>> Glenn B.
>> Dolce
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