Big Boat Series 2007 Race Day

All righty then Zamazaan BB crew,

It’s time for the big event; By now you’ve completed your weekly exercise regime, committed to memory all the sail trim, jibing, kite hoist and dousing instructions, and are preparing to carbo-up this evening at dinner. Then it’s time to pack your sail bag with everything you might possible need for the race. Things like long underwear in case it gets cold, flash light with extra batteries, extra shoes, wool hat, extra tether etc etc – the list go on and on. STOP RIGHT THERE!

We need to remove absolutely all un-necessary weight from the boat, and that includes all that junk in your sail bag, and in fact the sail bag itself. Ideally, you should come to the boat with nothing but your fowl weather gear and PFD slung over your shoulder; no bag, no extras just in case, nothing but the absolute necessities that you will actually use.

My bag weighed in at 20lbs last night with what I normally carry onto the boat; all the extras that I never actually use, pulse a change of clothes. ---- Leave the change of clothes in you car along with all the other stuffs. If we all do this we could shave off as much as 300 lbs (20lbs x 15 sailors = 300lbs) off the boat.

OK then, now for the fun stuff;
Following is the Clubs schedule of events:

Wednesday, September 12
1800-1930 Rolex Crew Reception – Starting Line Room
Thursday, September 13
0800-0930 Breakfast
1100 RACING BEGINS
1700-2000 Rolex Party – Starting Line Room & Courtyard
Friday, September 14
0800-0930 Breakfast
1100 RACING BEGINS
1700-1830 Mount Gay Cocktail Party- Starting Line Room
Saturday, September 15
1100 RACING BEGINS
1930 Crew Dinner (Sign-up at Registration) - Main Dining Room
Sunday, September 16
0800-0930 Breakfast
1100 RACING BEGINS
1600 Rolex Trophy Ceremony – Golden Gate Room
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See Ya
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,
Gary

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