[Public-List] Racing in Toronto this summer

Fri Jan 31 11:50:53 PST 2014

Thanks - we'll see if we can make it.  I'd really like to.

G

On 31/01/14 2:47 PM, "Meinhold, Michael J." <MICHAEL.J.MEINHOLD at leidos.com>
wrote:

> 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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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Gordon Laco
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:38 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Racing in Toronto this summer
> 
> 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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