2014 Pittman Innovation Awards
Sail Magazine's annual innovation awards with some interesting new products. The BG-Zeus MFD can show laylines. Sailing has always been a technology-driven activity, and the spirit of innovation that prompted the first Stone Age sailor to cast off and let the wind do the work remains as vibrant today as ever. Of course, many of today’s innovations harness the now commonplace “miracles” that are part and parcel of the modern era. Nonetheless, a surprising number are the product of good-old common sense, the kind of thing that prompt you to wonder, “Now why didn’t I think of that?” [...]
Anyone Got a Spare Set of Foils?
2013 Highlight Reel from Penalty Box Productions, new footage includes Moth Worlds, Little AC, E and A scow Nationals, CMRC, Nacra 17, Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, Melges 20, 24 and 32, Charleston Race Week and more. Tracks: Dogfight - The Bloody Hollies Weapon of Choice (instrumental) - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Annoying music and other sailors having too much fun in warm weather. Yee haw, what more could you want?
Shipwrights Regatta Kicks Off 2014 Sailings Season With A Smile
Photo courtesy of the Northwest Maritime Center Twenty five boats came out for the kickoff of the PTSA 2014 sailing season and were treated to a great day on the water. Yes, there was a little rain, and even the occasional snow flurry. But the wind was light and steady, the course was fun and the company delightful. There's something about being on the water and working together to make the boat go that lingers with you long after the dock lines are once again tied. They're the little memories of the day that bring a smile to [...]
Light Air Sail Trim
Today’s forecast for Saturday is on the lightish side. Just in case that actually turns out to be the case, here’s some tips on light air sail trim from Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails San Diego and Seattle. Light Airs.2-8 Knots. We will start with light airs upwind sailing. Something that seems unlikely at the moment but with summer coming we will soon be drifting around evening racing and struggling to get back to the line. The most important thing to remember is there are no hard and fast rules. Whatever works for you and your boat will not be [...]
Skipper looking for Crew
We've been having some problems with the Crew Listings so until we straighten it out we'll just put them up as a post. Here's an opportunity to get a ride on a very sweetly restored IOR Half Ton for this Saturday's Shipwright's Regatta. Skipper Looking For Crew form has been submitted on Port Townsend Sailing Association. Date: 2/13/14 First Name: John Last Name: Raymond Phone Number: 3854760 Boat Length and Type, for example 26ft Thunderbird: 30' IOR Half Ton Number of Years You've Been Racing: 50 I Race: Casually. Winning is nice, but lets keep it fun
Port Workshop Covering Environmental Fee Wednesday, February 12th
The environmental fee is scheduled to be discussed at the upcoming Port of Port Townsend workshop along with three other issues including the 2015 Port budget. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 9:30 AM at the Commission Building at 333 Benedict St. in PT. The Port Townsend Sailing Association presents this information only for the specific purpose of giving local boaters an opportunity to become more knowledgeable and participate in discussions on this issue. From a Port release: "There is more to rescinding a fee than just voting it so. The ramifications of that decision need [...]
Bart’s Bash
Not sure if there is a race this day, but there should be.... http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/