starts

62nd Newport-Ensenada Race starts today at noon with 1/3 normal participants. Only 272 Entries to date as of April 22, 2009. Usually more than 400 boats. My friend John is racing his 1970 E-30 Gypsy Woman. Go John!:egrin: I also see a few other E-Boats, 30+, 32, 34, two 35's, two 38's...

Now that I've leaped into warm waters of admitting I know very little about racing, how about another potentially dumb question? Can anyone explain the difference between a "Corinthian" start vs. a "Creepstakes" start? Or are those "local terms" that our club uses? Mike T E-29

TransPac Starts Today-Sunday! No Ericson's in the bunch as far as I can see. About 14 Grand old Cal 40's though! http://www.transpacificyc.org/ :D

An old racing buddy has a neat card which indicates the favored side of the race course, favored down wind tacks, etc by entering on the face dial various compass readings. (not elecronic) It is probabliy 10 years old and is called a "Compass Recorder" sold by Sail Researchers Associates. I...