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I've learned a new rule about the ICW. when 2 boats meet, the more expensive or faster boat can do anything it wishes. people do not realize how fragile their priveleges are. In the current political climate, someone could submit a bill to place a speed limit on the ICW, citing fund raising for local law inforcement, conservation of fuel, reduced damage from no wake, etc. To prevent this, a little courtesy in reducing the wakes created for others would work. Reggie in the intercoastal waterway in Cape Coral, FL

In Southeast Florida, Privileges is defined as "the rule of gross tonnage". I wholeheartedly agree with you regarding courtesy. --Michael-- From: r good <my… [at] hotmail.com> To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 12:12:17 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] priveleges I've learned a new rule about the ICW. when 2 boats meet, the more expensive or faster boat can do anything it wishes. people do not realize how fragile their priveleges are. In the current political climate, someone could submit a bill to place a speed limit on the ICW, citing fund raising for local law inforcement, conservation of fuel, reduced damage from no wake, etc. To prevent this, a little courtesy in reducing the wakes created for others would work. Reggie in the intercoastal waterway in Cape Coral, FL

What's the matter Reggie? Don't like being bounced by power boat wakes? It is annoying. It always gets me to speaking with sign language. Inconsiderate bastards. Anyway, have you started cutting across Fl using the ditch? Let me know how it goes. I'm especially interested if you have draft issues since I only draw a little more than you and may be following the same path someday. Sail safe and don't let the jerks get you down. Enjoy your voyage. My best to Barb. Mike 1965 Cal 40 #44 /Celtic Naut /On 4/1/2010 12:12 PM, r good wrote: > > > I've learned a new rule about the ICW. > > when 2 boats meet, the more expensive or faster boat can do anything > it wishes. > > people do not realize how fragile their priveleges are. In the > current political climate, someone could submit a bill to place a > speed limit on the ICW, citing fund raising for local law inforcement, > conservation of fuel, reduced damage from no wake, etc. > > To prevent this, a little courtesy in reducing the wakes created for > others would work. > > Reggie > in the intercoastal waterway in Cape Coral, FL >

spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: mi… [at] wahini.org Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 18:08:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] priveleges What's the matter Reggie? Don't like being bounced by power boat wakes? It is annoying. It always gets me to speaking with sign language. Inconsiderate bastards. Anyway, have you started cutting across Fl using the ditch? Let me know how it goes. I'm especially interested if you have draft issues since I only draw a little more than you and may be following the same path someday. Sail safe and don't let the jerks get you down. Enjoy your voyage. My best to Barb. Mike 1965 Cal 40 #44 Celtic Naut On 4/1/2010 12:12 PM, r good wrote: I've learned a new rule about the ICW. when 2 boats meet, the more expensive or faster boat can do anything it wishes. people do not realize how fragile their priveleges are. In the current political climate, someone could submit a bill to place a speed limit on the ICW, citing fund raising for local law inforcement, conservation of fuel, reduced damage from no wake, etc. To prevent this, a little courtesy in reducing the wakes created for others would work. Reggie in the intercoastal waterway in Cape Coral, FL

I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. Mike On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: > > > spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems > with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip > at present. whatis your bridge clearance? > reggie >

My mom lives in Naples. Hope all is well From: mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 9:22:56 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. Mike On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: >spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? >reggie >

Hi, How well we remember our trip from Jacksonville, FL to Norfolk in 2001. The power boat alpha hotels either don't have a clue about their liability for any damage their wake causes are just alpha hotels. Even our 20,000 pound Cal Cruising 46 takes a big roll from wakes. I tried several approaches on the VHF, with the most effective being, "Northbound powerboat at mile marker ____, please reduce your speed so as to SAFELY pass me" If this did not work, we would get the digital camera out and stand where we were visible,, then call again," Northbound power boat that is approaching the sailboat Satori at mile marker ______ at an UNSAFE speed, we are taking a photo of your unsafe action and will be forwarding it to ALL boat insurers." This worked well for us. Passing through Savanna one Saturday morning,, we had a go fast type power boat sneak up from behind at about 35 knots and pass us close enough to see the eye colors of it's crew. I immediately called a PAN PAN on the VHF announcing the boat's name, unsafe action and location. Unless the Coast Guard or local water cops actually witness the unsafe action, they will do nothing, but pictures sent to insurance companies should work. Anyway, it was such an unpleasant experience, when we returned south in October we went offshore, staying inshore close enough to avoid the Gulf Stream and catch the counter current. I hate inconsiderate people! Tom Vandiver, Cal Cruising 46 #3 who has owned us since 17 March 1982 From: r good <my… [at] hotmail.com> To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 11:12:17 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] priveleges I've learned a new rule about the ICW. when 2 boats meet, the more expensive or faster boat can do anything it wishes. people do not realize how fragile their priveleges are. In the current political climate, someone could submit a bill to place a speed limit on the ICW, citing fund raising for local law inforcement, conservation of fuel, reduced damage from no wake, etc. To prevent this, a little courtesy in reducing the wakes created for others would work. Reggie in the intercoastal waterway in Cape Coral, FL

Spelling lesson, Reggie. O-K-E-E-C-H-O-B-E-E. Just in case you get lost and need directions. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of r good Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 9:34 PM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] priveleges spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? reggie

Husar, Charlie [USA] wrote: > > > Spelling lesson, Reggie. O-K-E-E-C-H-O-B-E-E. Just in case you get > lost and need directions. That's also a name with meaning for cruisers in the North Channel of Lake Huron, leading us to pause and sigh briefly while sitting in a stuffy office. See here: http://www.ohwy.com/on/q/q0191916.htm Chris Campbell >

Hi All Maybe, or specially Randy? There is a womans regatta tomorrow put on by the CIYC Is anyone racing? I'm on a friend's C&C 36 and this will be our first race in the area and we don't know much about the marks used. Since there are two women on board we can use another guy or woman on board Anyone? give me a call Thanks Kevin O 702-591-1986 "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas

Yes tomorrow is Lady at the Helm at Channel Islands Yacht club. The skippers meeting is 9 am, so you have to get there earlier to sign up. The start is 12 noon at the Mandaly Plant, it is half way between Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Thier will be spinnaker and non spinnaker classes. It is really a good race, the lady has to be at the helm at the start line, rounding the marks and finish, afterwards they have a really good party and since CIYC just started a womens sailing association up here, there will be a lot of give away prizes. Their will also be a all womans crew and a double handed prize as well. Randy CAL 2-29 Out Patient From: Kevin O <fi… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010 12:24:22 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow Hi All Maybe, or specially Randy? There is a womans regatta tomorrow put on by the CIYC Is anyone racing? I'm on a friend's C&C 36 and this will be our first race in the area and we don't know much about the marks used. Since there are two women on board we can use another guy or woman on board Anyone? give me a call Thanks Kevin O 702-591-1986 "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas

you'll have to tip her to go under one overhead, 49 ft. says up to 55' can get under if tipped. locals can help I'm told. of course 49' is @ avg high water, I believe 14.5'. right now it is 13.5'. as they say, YMMV. corps of engineers and lock people can help with info. Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: mi… [at] wahini.org Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:22:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. Mike On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? reggie

What if I just move all Beth's stuff to one side of the boat? Would that tip it far enough? (Just kidding, Honey. I know my tools weigh more than your stuff.) Well, what more excuse do you need to sail the Keys? Thanks for the info. Mike On 4/3/2010 9:52 AM, r good wrote: > > > you'll have to tip her to go under one overhead, 49 ft. says up to > 55' can get under if tipped. locals can help I'm told. of course 49' > is @ avg high water, I believe 14.5'. right now it is 13.5'. as they > say, YMMV. corps of engineers and lock people can help with info. > Reggie > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > From: mi… [at] wahini.org > Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:22:56 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was > privileges) > > > I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to > waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' > so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. > Mike > > On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: > > > > spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no > problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for > the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? > > reggie >

Mike, Wouldn't it be easier to leave the ICW, go off shore around the bridge, and then return at the next inlet? I recall in NJ we had numerous inlets, and it was great fun as a kid growing up, riding in and out of them on the ocean rollers, in a small rented skiff loaded with family, fishing gear, pic nick ice box, and pushed by a golden anniversary (1960) Evinrude 5.5 hp "fisherman" which is still in my garage and operational. Ha ha, back then, a seat cushion was sufficient as a PFD...we figured we could all swim if one of those %$#@ passing cabin cruisers swamped us, plus all the boats then were made of wood and would float. Jerry --- On Sat, 4/3/10, mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> wrote: From: mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 11:06 AM What if I just move all Beth's stuff to one side of the boat? Would that tip it far enough? (Just kidding, Honey. I know my tools weigh more than your stuff.) Well, what more excuse do you need to sail the Keys? Thanks for the info. Mike On 4/3/2010 9:52 AM, r good wrote: you'll have to tip her to go under one overhead, 49 ft. says up to 55' can get under if tipped. locals can help I'm told. of course 49' is @ avg high water, I believe 14.5'. right now it is 13.5'. as they say, YMMV. corps of engineers and lock people can help with info. Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com From: mike@wahini. org Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:22:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. Mike On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? reggie

Jerry, I wouldn't know since I haven't been far enough along in our boats rehab to do any proper route planning. I was just curious as to what our advance scout, Reggie and Barb, had to say about clearances and such. Sounds like you had fun as a kid. Cool. Way to go on keeping the evinrude running all these years. It was a simple engine that would keep going an going as long as you maintained it. Mike P.S. Cursed cabin cruisers! They've spilt my beer in the past before I had proper cup holders. The horror... :'( On 4/3/2010 3:14 PM, Gerald Sobel wrote: > > > Mike, > Wouldn't it be easier to leave the ICW, go off shore around the > bridge, and then return at the next inlet? I recall in NJ we had > numerous inlets, and it was great fun as a kid growing up, riding in > and out of them on the ocean rollers, in a small rented skiff loaded > with family, fishing gear, pic nick ice box, and pushed by a golden > anniversary (1960) Evinrude 5.5 hp "fisherman" which is still in my > garage and operational. Ha ha, back then, a seat cushion was > sufficient as a PFD...we figured we could all swim if one of those > %$#@ passing cabin cruisers swamped us, plus all the boats then were > made of wood and would float. > Jerry > > --- On *Sat, 4/3/10, mike /<mi… [at] wahini.org>/* wrote: > > > From: mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic > (was privileges) > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 11:06 AM > > > > What if I just move all Beth's stuff to one side of the boat? > Would that tip it far enough? (Just kidding, Honey. I know my > tools weigh more than your stuff.) > Well, what more excuse do you need to sail the Keys? Thanks for > the info. > Mike > > On 4/3/2010 9:52 AM, r good wrote: > >> >> >> you'll have to tip her to go under one overhead, 49 ft. says up >> to 55' can get under if tipped. locals can help I'm told. of >> course 49' is @ avg high water, I believe 14.5'. right now it is >> 13.5'. as they say, YMMV. corps of engineers and lock people >> can help with info. >> Reggie >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com >> From: mike@wahini. org >> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:22:56 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic >> (was privileges) >> >> >> I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck >> to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I >> draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low >> bridges. >> Mike >> >> On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: >> >> >> >> spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no >> problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum >> for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? >> >> reggie >>

we did not disturb the rust on the underside of the aport Mayaka RR bridge. It is shown as 49' with an average high water level of 14.5 ft. the lockmaster said current water is 14.2. Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: mi… [at] wahini.org Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:12:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic( MIke) Jerry, I wouldn't know since I haven't been far enough along in our boats rehab to do any proper route planning. I was just curious as to what our advance scout, Reggie and Barb, had to say about clearances and such. Sounds like you had fun as a kid. Cool. Way to go on keeping the evinrude running all these years. It was a simple engine that would keep going an going as long as you maintained it. Mike P.S. Cursed cabin cruisers! They've spilt my beer in the past before I had proper cup holders. The horror... :'( On 4/3/2010 3:14 PM, Gerald Sobel wrote: Mike, Wouldn't it be easier to leave the ICW, go off shore around the bridge, and then return at the next inlet? I recall in NJ we had numerous inlets, and it was great fun as a kid growing up, riding in and out of them on the ocean rollers, in a small rented skiff loaded with family, fishing gear, pic nick ice box, and pushed by a golden anniversary (1960) Evinrude 5.5 hp "fisherman" which is still in my garage and operational. Ha ha, back then, a seat cushion was sufficient as a PFD...we figured we could all swim if one of those %$#@ passing cabin cruisers swamped us, plus all the boats then were made of wood and would float. Jerry --- On Sat, 4/3/10, mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> wrote: From: mike <mi… [at] wahini.org> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 11:06 AM What if I just move all Beth's stuff to one side of the boat? Would that tip it far enough? (Just kidding, Honey. I know my tools weigh more than your stuff.) Well, what more excuse do you need to sail the Keys? Thanks for the info. Mike On 4/3/2010 9:52 AM, r good wrote: you'll have to tip her to go under one overhead, 49 ft. says up to 55' can get under if tipped. locals can help I'm told. of course 49' is @ avg high water, I believe 14.5'. right now it is 13.5'. as they say, YMMV. corps of engineers and lock people can help with info. Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com From: mike@wahini. org Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:22:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] ICW clearances Ft. Meyers to Atlantic (was privileges) I can squeak under a 55' bridge (46' mast to deck, about 5' deck to waterline, and 3' whip antenna = 54'). That sounds great! I draft 6' so it shouldn't be a problem unless there are some low bridges. Mike On 4/1/2010 9:34 PM, r good wrote: spending tonight at Franklin Lock, mile 122 out of 147. no problems with depth. corp of engineers is showing 8'minimum for the whole trip at present. whatis your bridge clearance? reggie

Randy, Thanks for all the info I was a pleasure to meet you and .... GREAT RACE! congrats on the win!! We are still not good at the down wind with swells and wind chop just a bunch of flat water sailors LOL Great bunch of people we met and hope to be back again soon. Kevin O "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas PS. heard someone ask us about almost rounding up in the harbor?!?!?! We were under power circuling Mystic so Tom could talk to them Don't know what they were looking at (or smoking) --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Randy Alcorn <sa… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: From: Randy Alcorn <sa… [at] yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 4:29 PM Yes tomorrow is Lady at the Helm at Channel Islands Yacht club. The skippers meeting is 9 am, so you have to get there earlier to sign up. The start is 12 noon at the Mandaly Plant, it is half way between Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Thier will be spinnaker and non spinnaker classes. It is really a good race, the lady has to be at the helm at the start line, rounding the marks and finish, afterwards they have a really good party and since CIYC just started a womens sailing association up here, there will be a lot of give away prizes. Their will also be a all womans crew and a double handed prize as well. Randy CAL 2-29 Out Patient From: Kevin O <first4banger@ yahoo.com> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010 12:24:22 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow Hi All Maybe, or specially Randy? There is a womans regatta tomorrow put on by the CIYC Is anyone racing? I'm on a friend's C&C 36 and this will be our first race in the area and we don't know much about the marks used. Since there are two women on board we can use another guy or woman on board Anyone? give me a call Thanks Kevin O 702-591-1986 "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas

Glad you made it out, lots more wind than most races, but it made for a lot of miles in a short amount of time. Join our Island Series.&nbsp; 5/15 PBYC has a Santa Barbra to Ventura Race&nbsp; 5/22 AYC has a around Anacapa Race. Randy C 2-29 Out Patient -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Apr 5, 2010 10:11, Kevin O &lt;fi… [at] yahoo.com&gt; wrote: &nbsp; Randy, Thanks for all the info I was a pleasure to meet you and .... GREAT RACE! congrats on the win!! &nbsp; We are still not good at the down wind with swells and wind chop just a bunch of flat water sailors LOL &nbsp; Great bunch of people we met and hope to be back again soon. &nbsp; Kevin O "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas &nbsp; PS. heard someone ask us about almost rounding up in the harbor?!?!?! We were under power circuling Mystic so Tom could talk to them Don't know what they were looking at (or smoking) --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Randy Alcorn &lt;sa… [at] yahoo.com&gt; wrote: From: Randy Alcorn &lt;sa… [at] yahoo.com&gt; Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 4:29 PM &nbsp; Yes tomorrow is Lady at the Helm at Channel Islands Yacht club.&nbsp;The skippers meeting is 9 am, so you have to get there earlier to sign up. The start is 12&nbsp;noon at the Mandaly Plant, it is half way between Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Thier will be spinnaker and non spinnaker classes.&nbsp; &nbsp; It is really a good race, the lady has to be at the helm at the start line, rounding the marks and finish, afterwards they have a really good party and since CIYC just started a womens sailing association up here, there will be a lot of give away prizes. &nbsp; Their will also be a all womans crew and a double handed prize as well. &nbsp; Randy CAL 2-29 Out Patient From: Kevin O &lt;first4banger@ yahoo.com&gt; To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010 12:24:22 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow &nbsp; Hi All Maybe, or specially Randy? There is a womans regatta tomorrow put on by the CIYC Is anyone racing? &nbsp; I'm on a friend's&nbsp;C&amp;C 36 and this will be our first race in the area and we don't know much about the marks used. &nbsp; Since there are two women on board we can use another guy or woman on board &nbsp; Anyone? give me a call Thanks Kevin O 702-591-1986 &nbsp; "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas

May have been a short (time) race for you but we did not take the direct route I have seen blind snakes take a straighter course LOL! I would love to do more but I am dependant on the Kiim, the owner, and when she will be there Kevin O. "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas --- On Mon, 4/5/10, Randall Alcorn <sa… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: From: Randall Alcorn <sa… [at] yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, April 5, 2010, 10:40 AM Glad you made it out, lots more wind than most races, but it made for a lot of miles in a short amount of time. Join our Island Series. 5/15 PBYC has a Santa Barbra to Ventura Race 5/22 AYC has a around Anacapa Race. Randy C 2-29 Out Patient -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Apr 5, 2010 10:11, Kevin O <first4banger@ yahoo.com> wrote: Randy, Thanks for all the info I was a pleasure to meet you and .... GREAT RACE! congrats on the win!! We are still not good at the down wind with swells and wind chop just a bunch of flat water sailors LOL Great bunch of people we met and hope to be back again soon. Kevin O "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas PS. heard someone ask us about almost rounding up in the harbor?!?!?! We were under power circuling Mystic so Tom could talk to them Don't know what they were looking at (or smoking) --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Randy Alcorn <saylorran@yahoo. com> wrote: From: Randy Alcorn <saylorran@yahoo. com> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 4:29 PM Yes tomorrow is Lady at the Helm at Channel Islands Yacht club. The skippers meeting is 9 am, so you have to get there earlier to sign up. The start is 12 noon at the Mandaly Plant, it is half way between Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Thier will be spinnaker and non spinnaker classes. It is really a good race, the lady has to be at the helm at the start line, rounding the marks and finish, afterwards they have a really good party and since CIYC just started a womens sailing association up here, there will be a lot of give away prizes. Their will also be a all womans crew and a double handed prize as well. Randy CAL 2-29 Out Patient From: Kevin O <first4banger@ yahoo.com> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010 12:24:22 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Channel Island YC Race Tomorrow Hi All Maybe, or specially Randy? There is a womans regatta tomorrow put on by the CIYC Is anyone racing? I'm on a friend's C&C 36 and this will be our first race in the area and we don't know much about the marks used. Since there are two women on board we can use another guy or woman on board Anyone? give me a call Thanks Kevin O 702-591-1986 "Kona" Cal-31 Las Vegas

Our Easter trip was a 4 hour trip from Oriental to Beaufort NC, down the ICW a section called Adams Creek. The trip was relatively uneventful since it is still a little early for most of the Snow birds, migrating north. There were a few power boaters, and they behaved themselves for the most part. Still in a 100' wide channel, it seems the only place to safely pass a sailboat is a boat width on their port side. If the sailboat is "in the channel" the best depth is next to them, Right? This is a good time to monitor the marine radio, lots of entertaining conversation, as long as you are not one of the offended parties. We can usually hear about a 50 nm range on the radio. It is a shame when you can hear the warnings about some A-H power boat not showing the no wake courteously for an entire segment of the trip. Reggie, have a safe trip, keep the "no-hurry" attitude, this will ease the stress of your journey. When you are in the Oriental area, let us know so we can plan a trip down to see your lovelies, john