Michael Clow

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No DH Racing for Desire this Weekend (9/18 & 9/19); Fall Series?

Desire NOT doing the DH Races on 9/18 & 9/19 (this weekend).  I would like to get your availability for the Fall Series Race dates of SU 9/26, SU 10/3, SU  10/10 & SA 10/16.  PLEASE give me your best estimate of availability as of now. …

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Kent Sail Race – Sun August 15th — 9AM Boat Call

The prior note had boat call at 1030 which is NOT correct. As the warning gun is at 1100 we need to be at the boat at 0900. …

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Rum Keg Race/Cruise Sat 8/7 CANCELLED

This race/cruise was canceled several days ago and did not think to take if off the Desire Race Calendar.  Not sure if there is anything else going on in its place.  If there so, perhaps “unofficial” event?  Should anyone hear let me know.  I may find out more tonight at NSSC Membership Meeting. …

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Summer Season Update – 08/04/21

Even with all the rain in July, Baker and Reid were able to get our new spartite installed AND the windows glued back in with some glue that is more flex resistant.  Our first Tuesday race was yesterday and we were first to finish in class by 3 seconds and are showing as first place but I believe the ratings are wrong and we will be second place.  …

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AYC Night Race is THIS Saturday 6/26

The warning gun is at 1900 and we want to leave the dock at 1800 hours for the Night Race which is 20 miles with the course below (either marks to port or starboard).  Please let me know if you are available.  As of now Baker and myself are available. …

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Memorial Day Ceremony and Fleet Review at NSSC

All are welcome to join in for any of the activities below.  I will get to the club around 0900 to begin putting up the eight to ten strings of flags and icing down the beer and champagne.  I could use a bit of help around 0930ish if you are coming.  Kathy is working.  There may be a reasonable breeze so I am open to a two hour pleasure sail .  …

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Tune-Up Race is Tomorrow (Tues 5/11)

We will do the Tune Up Race tomorrow (Tues. 5/11).  I want to leave the dock at 6p.  If possible please arrive earlier, if possible,  as there is always much to do prior to the first race.  The black main is up, but the dacron #2 needs to come down.  Our sailmaker, Ian Pouilot of Ullman Sails, …

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Desire Sail Today – SUN 5/2 at 2p

Baker and Reid, and a few others from the club, did the first shakedown sail last Sunday (4/25).  I was not able to attend but then went out with Baker and Dooley on Monday (4/26).  We did the on the water tuning and she is pretty much ready to race. Looks like 15 to 20 kts with temperatures in the mid to high 70s so join the fun today should you be available.   …

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Desire Splashed Friday 4/16, at NSSC

Desire was supposed to be splashed around noon but it was not until 4p as Sailors Cove had a starter problem with the engine that drives the hoist AND then an electrical problem with the boom arm used to hoist the mast.  Rick Vincent, worked very diligently to make our launch happen.  Kudos to Rick.
Baker noticed a leak on starting our engine, …

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Boat Waxing Help Needed Wed. 4/7

Might anyone be able to join me tomorrow (Wed. 4/7) to wax the hull?  I will be out to the boat by 1p and will stay into the evening so if you have a couple of hours during that time period it would be helpful.  If we can not get it completed tomorrow perhaps there will be dry weather this weekend? …

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