e38sailorman
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Green Card, an Ericson 27 from Seattle was first in class and first overall at the Toliva Shoal Race on Saturday February 18th. Great day for a race. Check it out at www.ssseries.org
Jeff Asbury said:Very cool, I remember when Nigel Barron's boat Green Card also won his division in the Swift Sure race up in BC a few years ago. I know he said it was a highly modified E-27. I would love to see pics and find out what kinds of modifications he has done. The race results say he was even up against a big Ranger 32 and a few lighter and newer boats. Wow.
Jeff Asbury said:Wow, a staysail? I have never seen one on a E-27. Who made your sails? I am sure a smooth bottom would help me as well. Is it my understanding you keep the boat out of the water when not in use? I know these boats are capable of pretty good speed. My record speed over ground, according to the GPS read, 7.9 Knots on a broad reach off Catalina in April of 2003. I think I read something about you hitting 11 knots down wind in the Swift Sure?
Most of my Family lives in Olympia and some came out as spectators and said it was really cold, but a beautiful day. 30 mile race corse? How long did that take?
I miss the Sound, but I think I would have sat this race out. My bloods thinned out a bit since I moved to Southern California.
Sorry about the twenty questions, but I am truly impressed with what your doing with that old boat.
Congratulations and thanks for the beautiful photos! Go, Green Card!