Merrily
Administrator
Hey, Laser sailors! I'm getting a team together for this event. It is at Leatherlips YC, Powell, Ohio. You will need a/some sponsors to contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There is camping allowed with your own equipment at Leatherlips, and I will have a Laser tent set up for rest and refreshment. Come join my team for the challenge or bring your own team from your club!
The following announcement is by organizer A.J. Savage from the Main Sheet, newsletter of Leatherlips YC.
THE INAUGUARAL “24 HOUR ENDURANCE RACE” SET FOR MAY 28 - 29
The Situation: It's the last race of the series, and you and your boat are really fast today. You take an early lead and all looks good for you to win the race and the series. Then it happens- the shift/lull/traffic/log/manatee that allows the closest competition to slip by. But today is your day. You hit the shifts, and your boat speed is fantastic! As you head up the last leg to the finish, you gain on you nemesis- one boat length here, two more on the next tack. But you are running out of time as the finish draws near. You are clearly faster, but there just isn't enough race course. Your hopes of winning the series begin to fade as you think, "If I only had ten more minutes..." We'll give you 23 more hours!!!
Announcing the 24 hours at LYC! Get a team together for one of the most unique races in the country and race your one-design for 24 straight hours. Modeled after the Southport 24 hour dingy race in England, competitors will race around a one-mile course beginning at 10:00 AM May 28th. Racers will compete straight through the afternoon, evening, and night- right on to the finish at 10:00 AM the following day. Like the Southport endurance race, this will also be a fundraiser for charity as we are currently partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All types of boats will compete against each other using the Portsmouth handicap system, so don't worry about getting other boats of the same class. The total number of laps that you complete will be multiplied by your Portsmouth handicap, allowing just one team to take home top honors. However, if 3 or more boats of the same class start, separate class awards will be given in addition to the overall standings.
Teams will be able to switch crew, sails, etc. as often as they like, but these pit stops will eat into your lap time, so plan them carefully. Fleets and other clubs are encouraged to pick some of their fastest boats and split up the sailing between 5 crews. But if you want to test your own personal endurance and sail all 24 hours yourself, that is also welcome. No matter what the approach, proper planning, teamwork and most of all, endurance, will take home the honor of finishing the inaugural 24 Hour race at LYC! Stay tuned to Leatherlips.com for the NOR and more details.
The following announcement is by organizer A.J. Savage from the Main Sheet, newsletter of Leatherlips YC.
THE INAUGUARAL “24 HOUR ENDURANCE RACE” SET FOR MAY 28 - 29
The Situation: It's the last race of the series, and you and your boat are really fast today. You take an early lead and all looks good for you to win the race and the series. Then it happens- the shift/lull/traffic/log/manatee that allows the closest competition to slip by. But today is your day. You hit the shifts, and your boat speed is fantastic! As you head up the last leg to the finish, you gain on you nemesis- one boat length here, two more on the next tack. But you are running out of time as the finish draws near. You are clearly faster, but there just isn't enough race course. Your hopes of winning the series begin to fade as you think, "If I only had ten more minutes..." We'll give you 23 more hours!!!
Announcing the 24 hours at LYC! Get a team together for one of the most unique races in the country and race your one-design for 24 straight hours. Modeled after the Southport 24 hour dingy race in England, competitors will race around a one-mile course beginning at 10:00 AM May 28th. Racers will compete straight through the afternoon, evening, and night- right on to the finish at 10:00 AM the following day. Like the Southport endurance race, this will also be a fundraiser for charity as we are currently partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All types of boats will compete against each other using the Portsmouth handicap system, so don't worry about getting other boats of the same class. The total number of laps that you complete will be multiplied by your Portsmouth handicap, allowing just one team to take home top honors. However, if 3 or more boats of the same class start, separate class awards will be given in addition to the overall standings.
Teams will be able to switch crew, sails, etc. as often as they like, but these pit stops will eat into your lap time, so plan them carefully. Fleets and other clubs are encouraged to pick some of their fastest boats and split up the sailing between 5 crews. But if you want to test your own personal endurance and sail all 24 hours yourself, that is also welcome. No matter what the approach, proper planning, teamwork and most of all, endurance, will take home the honor of finishing the inaugural 24 Hour race at LYC! Stay tuned to Leatherlips.com for the NOR and more details.
