[Sonar] Fwd: Sonars for the 2008 Richardson in Wayzata???

[tbrown9163 at comcast.net]

Bert et. al.:

I was with part of the WYC fleet contingency that went to Galveston to the Kirby TR event.

The sails that we used for that were specially designed for TR or match racing events.   They were of a lower plasticity dacron of heavier weight  (cruising style sails).    The main does not have the typical shelf pocket foot arrangement.   The jib was flatter and likely more akin to the FP North jib (all of the sails at the Kirby Cup were North)      The jib also had a wide colored stripe  (I call it an 'Invasion Stripe' like was used on Allied aircraft in WWII after DDay) to indicate team origin.  I also noticed that the roach was not nearly as full.   

Not sure if there was an actual difference in sail area from normal racing sails or not.    A sail making expert could comment on that.

The advantage to these sails of course is that they are all identical and have few tweaky elements to them  (which in TR or match racing you don't have time to fool with anyways)

I just bring this up to let those know that are considering this (and weren't in Galveston),  that the sails purchased would be exclusive to match and TR.    They would not be usable in another context.

--
Thomas M. Brown
"Maximizing Business by Minimizing Surprises"
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From: Bert Foster <Bert at apexq.com>
> Hi Sonar Sailors,
> UK will make all new sails.  I think the boat owners get them or get 
> to buy them at a very low price.  What do you all think about:
>     * making our boats available
>     * taking an active role in running this event
>     * putting teams together to practice and win this event
> Regards,
> Bert
> 
> >Delivered-To: Bert at apexq.com
> >From: Coralsunset at aol.com
> >Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:45 EST
> >Subject: 2008 Richardson
> >To: Bert at apexq.com
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> >Bert,
> >It was a lovely wedding and party afterwards.  As per our brief 
> >conversation on the topic of Sonars.  It is a general belief, 
> >including my own thinking, that Sonars are a better platform for 
> >match racing.  At the moment I have not heard of the results for 
> >recruiting J22s for the event and therefore interested in how the 
> >Sonar fleet might be doing in their solicitation of boats.  Keep in 
> >mind that the boats that will  be used are to be totally insured, no 
> >owner sails will be used only new UKs and boats NEVER make contact 
> >with each other.  So for the reason that Sonars are best platforms 
> >and there is little risk of damage, wear and tear, can it maybe an 
> >all Sonar event?
> >If you are having any upcoming Sonar events, I would gladly make 
> >myself available to speak to the group on this matter.  Please let me know.
> >Best regards,
> >Scott
> >
> >
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