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.<div>
<br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>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. <div>
<br></div><div>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.</div></div><div><br></div><div>
Thanks,</div><div>OT<br><div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:20 AM, dallas johnson <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dallas@dallasjohnson.net">dallas@dallasjohnson.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">I'm listening to the news right now and that storm
line yesterday produced 35 tornado sightings, <u>a single day record for
Minnesota</u>. While we got lucky, it was a potent storm line with much more
than rain. The radar was not telling us the full story.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">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.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">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...). </font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">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.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Sincerely,</font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial">dallas</font></div>
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</div><div class="im"><div style="font:10pt arial"><b>To:</b> <a title="myc@aol.com" href="mailto:myc@aol.com" target="_blank">myc@aol.com</a> ; <a title="Bert@apexq.com" href="mailto:Bert@apexq.com" target="_blank">Bert Foster</a> </div>
<div style="font:10pt arial"><b>Cc:</b> <a title="capri25@lists.wyc.org" href="mailto:Capri25@lists.wyc.org" target="_blank">Capri25@lists.wyc.org</a> </div>
<div style="font:10pt arial"><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:32
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</div><div class="im"><div style="font:10pt arial"><b>Subject:</b> [Capri25] G-Series #6
Canceled</div>
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</div><div><div></div><div class="h5"><div>WYC Race Committee,</div>
<div><br></div>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.
<div><br></div>
<div>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.<br>
<div><br></div>
<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Odell</div>
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