[Public-List] Racing in Toronto this summer

Fri Jan 31 11:47:58 PST 2014

Syronelle is 21 and 22 June - if it goes as it has in the past there will be gathering on Friday 20 June.

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Can someone remind me when the races are this season please?

Gord #426 Surprise

On 31/01/14 2:34 PM, "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:

> OK - let's keep talking.  You're moving your boat in the spring, aren't you?
> 
> G
> 
> 
> 
> On 31/01/14 2:29 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Ah - so that's (partly) why the big bucks for the haulage. 
>> Specialized trailer.
>> 
>> I still like the idea of the shared trailer. I know a few people who 
>> tow horses around who would help with the truck.
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Ah.   Dominic I don't think that would be safe.  Our boats can be moved on
>>> flatbeds but they've got to be the low floats commonly used by the 
>>> commercial movers.  That's partly for centre of gravity, and partly 
>>> to get under bridges...
>>> 
>>> Thank you for the idea though....
>>> 
>>> G
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 31/01/14 2:22 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I was thinking to put the dry-dock cradle onto the flat bed directly.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:06 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> But don't they prohibit towing?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 31/01/14 2:04 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> One can rent a large flat-bed truck (Ryder) requiring G Class 
>>>>>> license
>>> for
>>>>>> 165/day, .27/km + Ins.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Perhaps one can put the cradle on the flat-bed?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Gordon Laco 
>>>>>> <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello Dominic -
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Unfortunately rental companies won't rent trucks with towing
>>> capability
>>>>> any
>>>>>>> more.  I used to do that when I looked after the boats at the 
>>>>>>> local provincial historic site, but towing is specifically 
>>>>>>> prohibited by
>>>>> rental
>>>>>>> operations....
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Good thought though...
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> G
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 31/01/14 1:47 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I have seen trailers for the Alberg 30 listed for $1500 - 2000. 
>>>>>>>> I
>>> would
>>>>>>>> gladly consider part or group ownership of a trailer. One can 
>>>>>>>> always
>>>>> rent
>>>>>>>> the truck. Perhaps a "club" ownership - any member (who pays 
>>>>>>>> in) can
>>>>> use
>>>>>>>> the trailer at least twice a year, by appointment.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 1:31 PM, Gordon Laco 
>>>>>>>> <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Good day friends,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I¹ve been thinking it¹s long past time that I came to one of 
>>>>>>>>> the Association events with my crew and raced.  People in 
>>>>>>>>> Toronto have generously
>>> and
>>>>>>>>> several times offered us a boat, but I think the best test 
>>>>>>>>> would be
>>>>> if I
>>>>>>>>> could get SURPRISE down to the Syronelle or something like 
>>>>>>>>> that and
>>>>> try
>>>>>>> her
>>>>>>>>> out in person.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> If I had the time I¹d sail her around  that would be a great 
>>>>>>>>> trip
>>>>> but I
>>>>>>>>> can¹t take a month off to do it (yet).  If I didn¹t have a 
>>>>>>>>> house
>>> and a
>>>>>>>>> family to look after I¹d hire a commercial trucker to bring 
>>>>>>>>> her down
>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> races and back up.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> May I ask if there are any A30 owners in Ontario who might be 
>>>>>>>>> able
>>> to
>>>>>>> help
>>>>>>>>> us move SURPRISE with the loan of a road trailer and perhaps a
>>> towing
>>>>>>>>> vehicle? (I¹d gladly pay expenses)
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Gord Laco  Surprise #426
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>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
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