January 2018 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Fwd: Speed Reading: Starting Strategies
by Gary Oberbeck 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Note to JM - You gonna need this - call the neighbor kid over to help you get the video going on yer 'screen'. Gary Oberbeck gilasailr(a)aol.com -----Original Message----- From: NORTH SAILS <newsletter(a)e.northsails.com> To: gilasailr <gilasailr(a)aol.com> Sent: Wed, Jan 31, 2018 6:01 am Subject: Speed Reading: Starting Strategies Article & Video STARTING STRATEGIES: LOW RISK, HIGH REWARD The first two minutes of a race is arguably the most important. Those first two minutes will define where you start on the line, and how much space is around you to accelerate. This makes starting one of the hardest skills to master in sailboat racing. Good news is there are a few tricks that can make starting much easier. In the video below, our expert Mike Marshall talks us through a start where one boat in particular had the opportunity to contain the fleet and have a low-risk start with just one small decision change. However, as we all know, things don't always happen as planned. See what Mike says about cutting your losses and taking the high-risk route to stay in control of the game. Full Article & Video → 449 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island, USA 02840 Unsubscribe | View this email in your browser

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Deadline for WICR/Birthday Regatta/Leukemia Cup is 2/6/18
by Gary Oberbeck 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

Time to register if you are sailing.... http://arizonayachtclub.wildapricot.org/event-2789982/Registration "In order to give PRO Wendy Larsen and Scoring Guru Dave Christensen time to organize, the deadline for entry is Tuesday, February 6." Gary Oberbeck gilasailr(a)aol.com

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New portlights for Pajarita
by John Schinnerer 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Hi all, As the winter season moves along...small but significant projects get completed...my M17 "Pajarita" now has new portlights! The old lights were probably the original acrylic (in very sturdy extruded aluminum frames). Hazy and crazed, though still intact, but leaking both around the frame to cabin overlap and through the channel that holds the acrylic (also probably the original weatherstrip, which was dry and hard and not sealing any more). Took 'em out. Nasty gooey smeary black gunk of some kind had to be cleaned off parts of the opening in the cabin and the aluminum frame. Presumably the original sealing goo, frame-to-cabin. Opened up the frames, pulled out the old acrylic, verified the weatherstrip was dry & hard & defunct. Took 'em to a local specialty window/glass/plastics shop. They recommended 1/4" laminated glass ("safety glass") instead of acrylic or polycarbonate. Said with such small rigid frames and that kind of glass, risk of cracking from flexing was essentially zero. And no need to try and find suitable weatherstrip, with 1/4" glass instead of the old 3/16" acrylic the channel was just right width to hold the glass with an edge seal of silicone. They did a sloppy job on the edge sealing the first round, and only did one side, though the guy that wrote up the order said both sides would be sealed. So I said that won't do & they did re-did the sealing, much better & both sides. Then during mild spells of dry weather I put the port and later the starboard side back in place, sealed against cabin exterior with butyl tape. Now I have water-tight (tested in multiple rainy spells since re-installation), very clear, clean, bright, unscratched & highly scratch resistant (compared to acrylic or polycarbonate) portlights. Looks better outside, feels & lights better inside. Ahhh.... cheers, John S. -- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john(a)eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com

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Re: M_Boats: Teak or Teak Plywood
by bownez＠juno.com 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Gerry, Yep, I knew those backing plates were starting to get a bit shabby. I was thinking of doing them as well. I think I would lean toward Kingboard in white for the non-rot quality. It would match the lower drop board on the boat too. There are a number of backing plates in that area of your M23 because that is where the Navik Vane mounts. Have fun.... Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ The Unusual Link Between Alzheimer's and Coconut Oil (Watch) Memory Repair Protocol http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a674486d701144863325st01vuc

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Teak or Teak Plywood
by Gerald Wyatt 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Hello, Does anyone know a good way (or place) to get a hold of some small teak wood pieces (or teak plywood) to use as backing plates for the transom hardware on my M23. Teak plywood is currently used on the cockpit side of the transom on my M23 and is showing its age. I need 5/16" thick pieces. I need 3 pieces about 6" x 6" and several 1.5" x 3" pieces to give an idea of the size. Thanks! Gerry

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Wrinkleboat Ran-tan
by Jeff Thorsett 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Sorry if I am a little confused. When exactly is the WrinkleBoat Ran-tan (i.e. the 15th or the 16th of Feb), and do we just sign up on the birthday bash link? With our 15ft Monty down at Pleasant right now, it would be fun to participate this year. Jeff Thorsett Montgomery 15 Sail #102 Vice Commodore Mountainaire Yacht Club

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Fwd: Wrinleboat ran-tan
by Gary Oberbeck 21 Jan '18

21 Jan '18

Fellow WrinkleBoat sailors, Wes contacted us and is looking for a crew position at WICR - anyone have room for another sailor? Please respond if you can help out - Thanks! Gary Oberbeck gilasailr(a)aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Wes Hartman <wmhartman(a)mydurango.net> To: GILASAILR <GILASAILR(a)aol.com> Sent: Sun, Jan 21, 2018 8:55 am Subject: Wrinleboat ran-tan Hello, I’m Wes in Durango, wondering about visiting the Ran-Tan and getting a crew position. What are my chances?. Thanks Wes Sent from my iPad

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 179, Issue 6
by Gary Oberbeck 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Jon, I like your style! ("I offer a welcome aboard attitude.Let's go sailing!") Henry is a fine guy - and a good++ sailor to boot! I am forwarding this mail to Henry - the two of you can make contact and I look forward to seeing BOTH of you here in February! Hope this works for the two of you. Gary Oberbeck gilasailr(a)aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Jon Barber <brbrbarber(a)gmail.com> To: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wed, Jan 17, 2018 5:30 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 179, Issue 6 Re: Crew position I am arriving without crew. Would be glad to make a berth on my Monty 17 "Ol'44 available. Let it be known my boat is a work in progress and is not what I would consider to be " Highly tuned". Sails are new and if all goes well I will be hanging a new to me Rudder Craft kick up rudder on the transom. I offer a welcome aboard attitude. Let's go sailing! Jon Barber Modesto, CA Ol'44 Monty 17 209 604 6132 On Jan 16, 2018 11:01 AM, <montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ > montgomery_boats > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. 2018 WICR "15 Fleet" or '<17 Fleet' scoring (Gary Oberbeck) > 2. Does anyone need crew for WICR? (Gary Oberbeck) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:45:47 -0500 > From: Gary Oberbeck <gilasailr(a)aol.com> > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: M_Boats: 2018 WICR "15 Fleet" or '<17 Fleet' scoring > Message-ID: <160f0a0a10d-1d3e-49f90(a)webjas-vac099.srv.aolmail.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > M-15 and S-15 and P-14/15 sailors 2018 WICR > > > > > If we have 5 boats in the above noted fleet they will qualifiy for their > own scoring/fleet and will not be TLE'd*. > > Scoring for the Overall WICR trophy will still be 'low score' for the > event - both fleets combined and scored as one. > > ALL WrinkleBoats ! (but technically as two fleets) that would be merged > for WICR. We would ask for same start time so you are still racing against > everyone in the '<17' and '>17' fleets. > > > > > *JerryM had an idea ? and since he has so few of those nowadays - I think > we ought to use this one! ;>) > > > > > Jerry pointed out the 'Time Limit Expired' was an issue for the shorter > boats in light air (he really is so thoughtful of you guys!) hence, we will > try this - we need 5 or more boats in order to score the 15's as a separate > fleet. That will all but eliminate the TLE's for the 15 fleet! > > > > > * TLE - Time Limit Expired - Method of keeping the racing start sequence > running in a timely manner - It consists of an arbitrary time limit set by > the Race Committee (R/C) that cuts off finish time for an individual fleet > based on the finish time of the first boat (typically). That first boats > finish time starts a clock- added to the finish time is a specified time > limit -(usually 20 minutes here in the past) ONLY boats that finish within > the TL are scored on' time' (handicap) all others finishing after the TL > are assigned a "TLE" score - SOOO if one were to finish 24 minutes after > the first place boat you would be scored as a 'TLE' - I believe the same > numeric score for all boats finishing after the time expired limit is given > as the 'TLE' boats score (I will check - I am not a scoring guru and have > been surprised by many a 'tie-breaking decision'!). THIS IS WHY we want to > prevent this - it is confusing and not motivating or FUN for the sailors. > > > > > 5 or more 15's and we have 'heads-up' racing and scoring applied to WICR ! > EASY > > > Don't worry - I have made it sound more confusing (I'm not a great > communicator fo' shure!) we will have it all worked out so it is completely > transparent and fact checked!! > > > > > Have Fun - Go Sailing! > > Thank You > > GO > > > Gary Oberbeck > gilasailr(a)aol.com > >

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 179, Issue 6
by Jon Barber 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Re: Crew position I am arriving without crew. Would be glad to make a berth on my Monty 17 "Ol'44 available. Let it be known my boat is a work in progress and is not what I would consider to be " Highly tuned". Sails are new and if all goes well I will be hanging a new to me Rudder Craft kick up rudder on the transom. I offer a welcome aboard attitude. Let's go sailing! Jon Barber Modesto, CA Ol'44 Monty 17 209 604 6132 On Jan 16, 2018 11:01 AM, <montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ > montgomery_boats > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. 2018 WICR "15 Fleet" or '<17 Fleet' scoring (Gary Oberbeck) > 2. Does anyone need crew for WICR? (Gary Oberbeck) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:45:47 -0500 > From: Gary Oberbeck <gilasailr(a)aol.com> > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: M_Boats: 2018 WICR "15 Fleet" or '<17 Fleet' scoring > Message-ID: <160f0a0a10d-1d3e-49f90(a)webjas-vac099.srv.aolmail.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > M-15 and S-15 and P-14/15 sailors 2018 WICR > > > > > If we have 5 boats in the above noted fleet they will qualifiy for their > own scoring/fleet and will not be TLE'd*. > > Scoring for the Overall WICR trophy will still be 'low score' for the > event - both fleets combined and scored as one. > > ALL WrinkleBoats ! (but technically as two fleets) that would be merged > for WICR. We would ask for same start time so you are still racing against > everyone in the '<17' and '>17' fleets. > > > > > *JerryM had an idea ? and since he has so few of those nowadays - I think > we ought to use this one! ;>) > > > > > Jerry pointed out the 'Time Limit Expired' was an issue for the shorter > boats in light air (he really is so thoughtful of you guys!) hence, we will > try this - we need 5 or more boats in order to score the 15's as a separate > fleet. That will all but eliminate the TLE's for the 15 fleet! > > > > > * TLE - Time Limit Expired - Method of keeping the racing start sequence > running in a timely manner - It consists of an arbitrary time limit set by > the Race Committee (R/C) that cuts off finish time for an individual fleet > based on the finish time of the first boat (typically). That first boats > finish time starts a clock- added to the finish time is a specified time > limit -(usually 20 minutes here in the past) ONLY boats that finish within > the TL are scored on' time' (handicap) all others finishing after the TL > are assigned a "TLE" score - SOOO if one were to finish 24 minutes after > the first place boat you would be scored as a 'TLE' - I believe the same > numeric score for all boats finishing after the time expired limit is given > as the 'TLE' boats score (I will check - I am not a scoring guru and have > been surprised by many a 'tie-breaking decision'!). THIS IS WHY we want to > prevent this - it is confusing and not motivating or FUN for the sailors. > > > > > 5 or more 15's and we have 'heads-up' racing and scoring applied to WICR ! > EASY > > > Don't worry - I have made it sound more confusing (I'm not a great > communicator fo' shure!) we will have it all worked out so it is completely > transparent and fact checked!! > > > > > Have Fun - Go Sailing! > > Thank You > > GO > > > Gary Oberbeck > gilasailr(a)aol.com > >

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Does anyone need crew for WICR?
by Gary Oberbeck 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Please contact me if you need crew for Saturday & Sunday. We have a sailor (and M-17 owner) looking for a crew position. Thank You, GO

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