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Bennet built in 2012.
EZ Loader aluminum trailer with radial tires
Intensity sails, lightly used.  1 set of very old North practice sails.
Top, bottom, mast covers. Padded bags for rudder, spreaders, tiller, and rigging.

Located in Atlanta Georgia, (or Port Charlotte Dec 19th.) 

$18,000

The self-tacking jib makes the VX pretty easy to single-hand, and there is a smaller mainsail available that would also help. If you're going to run the spinnaker downwind, then you'll probably want the optional mainsheet cleat as well.

Someone tall enough and strong enough to lift the mast could do it alone, but it's much easier with two.  I think Brian can do it, but I can't. The mast has to be lifted to vertical, then lifted up about 18 inches and set down into the partners.  At that point it will stand up by itself while you attach the shrouds.

[Friday, March 20, 2015]

Here's the link to the registration page:  http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/9368 for the SSS event, but as I recall we had a long-series registration for just the VX as well, and I only see one VX registered on the SSS page.

5. Schedule   of   Events   
Friday,   March   20,   2015
930    Check-In   opens   
1030 Check-In   close for the day   
1100 Skippers   Meetng   for   MC   Scows(Friday   only   race), Albacore, Daysailer, VX   One    and   S2   7.9's
1200       Warning   Signal   for   first   race   of   the   day.
   

Saturday,   March   21st      2015
845    Check-In   opens   
1000            Check-In   close   
1030    Skippers   MeeYng      
1130       Warning   Signal   first   race   of   the   day   .
Dinner   to   follow   racing   

Sunday,   March   22nd,   2015
1000   Warning   Signal   first   race   of   the   day.   
1330   No   new   races   to   start   aZer   this   Yme.

Direct link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEIYubg4l2U#t=155

We learned last weekend that the best way to deal with the higher wind ranges was to go really, really fast and have lots and lots of fun doing it! 

We knew the wind was up on Saturday, but I was still surprised when I looked up the Sarasota airport history on the NOAA site and it had observations of 25 with gusts to 30.  I've never had so much fun sailing in so much wind!

Thanks Dave, and welcome to the fleet.

Tim, that priceline link wouldn't bring up the hotel listing for me.   What's the name and address?

http://www.priceline.com/hotel/hotelOverviewGuide.do?key=hykjflym&propID=42710&jsk=344b050a364a050a20140807202830e2b010213565&plf=PCLN

65 bucks a night

Right over the bridge

A complete 2013 Gulf Coast VX One series is about to be announced!! Hold on to your seats!!

Still waiting....

Registration for Sarasota Sailing Squadron : Sarasota One Design Midwinters 2013
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=6180

Current Entries:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6180&custom_report_id=33

"between sportboats"?  You don't still have your Viper?

VX One North American Championships – Hotel List

We have contacted 3 hotels in Pensacola – all are 5 minutes or less to PYC and all have housed sailors during various events at PYC. These 3 should give everyone a choice based on their budget. The Suburban Lodge was the choice for many during the 2010 Thistle Nationals. The Sole' Inn & Suites is situated directly downtown and is within a short walk to restaurants and nightlife. The Marriott is a very nice newer property also within walking distance to restaurants and offers a full breakfast.

MARRIOTT COURTYARD DOWNTOWN
700 East Chase St
32502   
850-439-3330

•   Belinda Hummer – Director of Sales
•   Block of 8 rooms, check in Wed 11/7 and check out Sun 11/11
•   Wed-Fri $99 per night king or double queens
•   Sat double queen (3 rooms available) $159 and king $139 (5 rooms available)
•   Block being held under PYC, cut off date is October 15th.

SOLE' INN & SUITES (Downtown Pensacola)
www.soleinnandsuites.com/
200 North Palafox Street 
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 470-9298

•   Block of 15 rooms; they do not have very many double rooms in their hotel so it will be first come first serve for those - same on suites.
•   Double room or King room $89 per night
•   Suite $129 per night
•   They need to reference PYC Event and deadline to reserve is October 19th.

SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY
3984 Barrancas Ave
Pensacola, FL 32507
850-453-4140

•   Contact: Marti
•   Block of 10 rooms being held for Wed 11/7 – Sun 11/11; guests can choose which type depending upon availability when they call.  All rooms/ all nights special price for PYC is $64.99 per night – up to 4 guests per room.
•   Deadline to reserve is Oct. 31st.

Around 10 or 11 knots.   (zero whitecaps)

Sorry I can make it this time, my kids have me booked for Saturday - their first climbing team competition.

Where is the rest of the Mobile Bay fleet on that list?

We are welcome to sail the WFORC. Our class is on the drop down menu. Three days of racing.  We need to have 5 boats!!
David Reich has 2 of those!!

See attached NOR.

Early entry Fees:
US Sailing members $160
Non-USSA members $180

Entries (received after October 1):
US Sailing Members $175
Non-USSA members $195

SCHEDULE

October 11
1300-1800 Check-In and Registration
1800 Skippers' Meeting

October 12
0800-0930 Check-in and late Registration
1125 First Warning (All Courses)
1800-1930 Check-in and late registration (Sat/Sun Competitors)
2000 Skippers' Meeting for Weekend Racing

October 13
1055 First Warning (All Courses)

October 14
1055 First Warning (All Courses)
1400 No races will be started after this time.