[Capri25] G-Series #6 Canceled

[Odell Tuttle]

Minnesota summers always have turbulent weather, and all storms leave behind
many stories.  The reality is that it didn't affect the two hundred people
who stood around drinking beer at the Wayzata Yacht Club last night.

This request has nothing to do with safety decisions, but instead dealing
with the sailing instructions regarding race cancellation.  The RC has no
unique knowledge of the weather.  Most of the member boats spend their
Thursday afternoon watching the many weather stations, radars, forecasts,
and projections.  I believe most sailors are as informed about the weather
situation as the RC.  It is the responsibility of every individual to make
the right decision about their whereabouts regarding the weather.  Anyone
concerned about their safety should stay home.  There is no debate about any
decision to stay ashore until the storm passes.

I respectfully request that the PRO refrain from announcing a
race cancellation prior to the officially allowed time.  This practice
results in people (who would have otherwise raced) leaving the club area
early, and prevents the opportunity for a PRO change-of-mind if the
situation changes.  As I observed last night, it also creates unnecessary
opportunities for protest.  I request that the PRO consider postponement on
the water or ashore until it is absolutely clear that the weather will not
improve.

I realize that the PRO position in our club is an extremely difficult
position and comes with many difficult decisions.  This message should be
considered constructive feedback.

Thanks,
OT



On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:20 AM, dallas johnson <dallas at dallasjohnson.net>wrote:

>  I'm listening to the news right now and that storm line yesterday
> produced 35 tornado sightings, *a single day record for Minnesota*. While
> we got lucky, it was a potent storm line with much more than rain. The radar
> was not telling us the full story.
>
> Each skipper needs to decide if they can or should race, it's there
> personal responsibility. But the same rule also applies to the RC boat, and
> we don't question their decisions regarding their personal safety. I didn't
> like Blake's decision at the time, but I watched the florescent green color
> of the sky later in the evening and was glad to not be on the water.
>
> The first thing I learned at WYC (from the Bert-n-Ernie show) was that you
> never make a call on "sailing vs not sailing" until you're at the dock and
> it's time to setup the boat. So, yes, Blake could have done an onshore
> postponement and that entire routine; that may have been preferable. But his
> decision to notify us earlier was out of courtesy, and was simply his effort
> to best serve the overall needs of our racers (and Thursdays are about more
> than just racing...).
>
> We have the best club racing RC in the country (and I'm not just saying
> that), so I'll give them this one hair split.
>
> Sincerely,
> dallas
>    Wayzata Yacht Club
> WYC Commodore
> 952-935-3465w* **. *952-931-9108h  .  www.WYC.org
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Odell Tuttle <otuttle at gmail.com>
> *To:* myc at aol.com ; Bert Foster <Bert at apexq.com>
> *Cc:* Capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:32 PM
> *Subject:* [Capri25] G-Series #6 Canceled
>
> WYC Race Committee,
>
> I respectfully request that the PRO refrain from announcing a
> race cancellation prior to the officially allowed time.  This practice
> results in people leaving the club area early, and prevents the opportunity
> for a PRO change-of-mind if the situation changes.  As I observed tonight,
> it also creates unnecessary opportunities for protest.  I request that the
> PRO consider postponement on the water or ashore until it is absolutely
> clear that the weather will not improve.
>
> I realize that the PRO position in our club is an extremely difficult
> position and comes with many difficult decisions.  This message should be
> considered constructive feedback.
>
> Thanks,
> Odell
>
>
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> Healthland
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