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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Dyform Rigging

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 24, 2024, 04:31:08 AM »

Thanks Steve.  I'll get a measuring tape to existing stuff next drop.  It's a Forte carbon mast, so I would expect the lengths are standard, are they not?  Or is there variations from mast to mast?  TIA Phil

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / San Francisco Bay: Three Bridge Fiasco January 25 2025

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on December 22, 2024, 08:16:04 PM »

The annual Three Bridge Fiasco is scheduled for January 25th.   It involves sailing around three marks in San Francisco Bay (Red Rock, Yerba Buena Island, and the Blackaller mark near the Golden Gate Bridge) in any direction and order you choose.  With over 300 entries, it is also involves some tactical decisions throughout the course.  Last year 5 U20s entered in the DH division with two finishing the race in the top 30 boats.   Its a challenging, frustrating, and never to be missed race.  Once you do it, you keep coming back!

The registration is now open. 
https://www.jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T006291399

If you did it last year, you can use your 2024 PHRF certificate.   Otherwise, you must get a 2025 PHRF certificate from YRA. 
https://www.jibeset.net/YRA000.php?RG=T035469394

It is important to do this before January 3rd to be sure you get it in time for the TBF registration deadline.

Looking forward to seeing more U20s on the water this year!

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Dyform Rigging

« Last post by Steve Shaw on December 22, 2024, 05:43:05 PM »

I can get compacted strand (dyform) rigging made.  Need specific lengths in order to work with your turnbuckles.  Unlike some who have gotten shrouds made without reading the rules, Dyform rigging is only allowed to be 4mm wire.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Dyform Rigging

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 20, 2024, 09:11:10 PM »

Were can one order a set of dyform rigging that fits Forte carbon mask? TIA.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Cockpit bags

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 20, 2024, 09:08:38 PM »

Recommendation for cockpit organizer?  Looking for maximum size in one bag with three pockets.  I saw a nice pair of Good Vibe brand, but cannot find a retailer.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Bow Pulpit

« Last post by Matt Rush on December 10, 2024, 05:57:51 PM »

Hello there, I’m wondering if anyone has a good source for a bow pulpit for the Ultimate 20.  While I’m really not interested in adding one to the boat, local PHRF takes a hard line on the requirement and I’m tired of fighting with them over it.  Appreciate any references that the community here can share.

For what it’s worth I’m based in central Ohio. 

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Racing in ARKANSAS? Huh??

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 04, 2024, 01:09:06 AM »

Yup.  Little Rock has more than Clinton Library and Razorbacks.  Cool lowkey open regatta with a lake full of sportboats.  Cheap as dirt too.

https://gmsc.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=903047&item_id=2390575

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Race Week PNW

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 04, 2024, 01:05:57 AM »

https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2024/12/02/race-week-moving-to-bellingham/

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2024 Northern California Season Championship---Matt Boroughf Trophy

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on December 03, 2024, 10:52:48 PM »

See attached write up in December 2024 Latitude 38 on Season Champion, Donna Womble.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / replacement furler

« Last post by Rob Galbraith on November 28, 2024, 01:33:28 AM »

I need to replace my old Schaefer  furler. Can anybody tell me their current brand and model,  if it still available to purchase new?