Gib,
Thanks for the doc with the project list. I appreciate knowing about the nuts and bolts.
Please excuse brevity but I have a few items that I need to address:
Delivery
I responded to Bill and attached a resume and have not heard back yet. I am still interested in the delivery but if I am too late I understand. I need to know before 12/11 as I have a meeting on that day to either move forward or not on a late-winter Caribbean bare-boat charter and the delivery affects that. Also, I need to block time in my work schedule and I usually do it up to 6 months in advance.
Rudder
The last time I saw the emergency rudder put in place at Seal Beach it was not entirely functional. It appeared that the blade hit the sugar-scoop and could not make its full range of movement. I saw in the list that there is an item to lower the rudder track. Does that address the issue? I as well as most offshore guys need to pay close attention to the missing rudder issue.
Spin gear
I favor Tylaska fittings for the spin gear. Obviously, sized for the boat and gear but always prefer at least the size our fingers fit thru to eliminate the need to fish for a fid in the dark on a pitching deck.
Without fail I see the regular shackles letting go. It just happened to us on the last Baja Ha-ha awhile flying a kite.
Dave
Howdy Dammitdave,
Thank you for your note.
To your questions:
I have asked Bill to contact you & that you should be told if the crew is full or there is space. Also, we need good communications between all of us starting now.
The emergency rudder now works great . We moved the track so it slides in nicely. Built a new tiller exclusively for the e-rudder. Both have a quick to get to secure housing next to the engine & my bunk. On that topic, there is a new emergency tiller for the rudderpost as well.
Agreed, Tylaska is king at the bow.
Thanks for you comments. I am forwarding to he others so they are a part.
Aloha,
gib
Dave,
I got an email from Gib. There seems to be some confusion about whether you're doing the delivery. Did you receive my Nov 14th email? In short, it said welcome aboard, etc. In case I wasn't clear enough, I'm definitely looking forward to having you aboard for the delivery.
Please confirm that you received this email. I will follow up with a call to discuss the trip.
Regards,
Bill Riner
Thanks for the doc with the project list. I appreciate knowing about the nuts and bolts.
Please excuse brevity but I have a few items that I need to address:
Delivery
I responded to Bill and attached a resume and have not heard back yet. I am still interested in the delivery but if I am too late I understand. I need to know before 12/11 as I have a meeting on that day to either move forward or not on a late-winter Caribbean bare-boat charter and the delivery affects that. Also, I need to block time in my work schedule and I usually do it up to 6 months in advance.
Rudder
The last time I saw the emergency rudder put in place at Seal Beach it was not entirely functional. It appeared that the blade hit the sugar-scoop and could not make its full range of movement. I saw in the list that there is an item to lower the rudder track. Does that address the issue? I as well as most offshore guys need to pay close attention to the missing rudder issue.
Spin gear
I favor Tylaska fittings for the spin gear. Obviously, sized for the boat and gear but always prefer at least the size our fingers fit thru to eliminate the need to fish for a fid in the dark on a pitching deck.
Without fail I see the regular shackles letting go. It just happened to us on the last Baja Ha-ha awhile flying a kite.
Dave
Howdy Dammitdave,
Thank you for your note.
To your questions:
I have asked Bill to contact you & that you should be told if the crew is full or there is space. Also, we need good communications between all of us starting now.
The emergency rudder now works great . We moved the track so it slides in nicely. Built a new tiller exclusively for the e-rudder. Both have a quick to get to secure housing next to the engine & my bunk. On that topic, there is a new emergency tiller for the rudderpost as well.
Agreed, Tylaska is king at the bow.
Thanks for you comments. I am forwarding to he others so they are a part.
Aloha,
gib
Dave,
I got an email from Gib. There seems to be some confusion about whether you're doing the delivery. Did you receive my Nov 14th email? In short, it said welcome aboard, etc. In case I wasn't clear enough, I'm definitely looking forward to having you aboard for the delivery.
Please confirm that you received this email. I will follow up with a call to discuss the trip.
Regards,
Bill Riner
11/29/10
Bill,
Yes, I did get that e/m and the confusion is on my part. After sending a resume I always sit and wait for the confirmation. Yes, I would like to do the delivery.
Now for the details. I know the planned 4/20 departure but now need the dates prior for prep.
My last ride in Oct left a lot to be desired in the galley department and I am more than willing to assist in setting it up. For the record, I can cook well in a limited galley and I am willing to cook. I, like most others, can't cook in a washing machine and prefer to have meals cooked and cleaned before the sun goes down; I've given up on special meals for sailing (those guys that try to outdo themselves with something you would never attempt at home); I think it is best to stick to your regular diet and gently stray from that; I don't want to be in charge of the galley and all the cooking unless I am the only cook and we'll starve if I don't step up.
What are the qualifications of the captain and crew?
What experience does each individual have with long-distance?
sleds?
warm/cold weather?
N. Calif wind/wave conditions?
HI wind/wave conditions?
special skills?
eyesight?
medical?
etc.?
I've seen a lot and figure it is best to get it out there at the beginning. Feel free to ask me anything because I prefer no surprises 1k miles offshore.
I am going to assume that you are a paid delivery captain and there is allowance for crew. What are the terms and conditions? I can fly direct San Jose/Honolulu or out of SF. I will also fly out of Long Beach to SJ.
We all give up something when we do these runs and I will be exiting Long Beach as soon as I can to get back to work. I will be leaving several projects open at that time. What is expected of the crew in Long Beach after arrival?
Dave
Yes, I did get that e/m and the confusion is on my part. After sending a resume I always sit and wait for the confirmation. Yes, I would like to do the delivery.
Now for the details. I know the planned 4/20 departure but now need the dates prior for prep.
My last ride in Oct left a lot to be desired in the galley department and I am more than willing to assist in setting it up. For the record, I can cook well in a limited galley and I am willing to cook. I, like most others, can't cook in a washing machine and prefer to have meals cooked and cleaned before the sun goes down; I've given up on special meals for sailing (those guys that try to outdo themselves with something you would never attempt at home); I think it is best to stick to your regular diet and gently stray from that; I don't want to be in charge of the galley and all the cooking unless I am the only cook and we'll starve if I don't step up.
What are the qualifications of the captain and crew?
What experience does each individual have with long-distance?
sleds?
warm/cold weather?
N. Calif wind/wave conditions?
HI wind/wave conditions?
special skills?
eyesight?
medical?
etc.?
I've seen a lot and figure it is best to get it out there at the beginning. Feel free to ask me anything because I prefer no surprises 1k miles offshore.
I am going to assume that you are a paid delivery captain and there is allowance for crew. What are the terms and conditions? I can fly direct San Jose/Honolulu or out of SF. I will also fly out of Long Beach to SJ.
We all give up something when we do these runs and I will be exiting Long Beach as soon as I can to get back to work. I will be leaving several projects open at that time. What is expected of the crew in Long Beach after arrival?
Dave
Hey, no problem. I've heard good things about you and look forward to having you on board!
The plan is to arrive in Honolulu on April 16th and leave ASAP--ideally by the 20th, but Gib thinks that's probably not realistic. Of course we all have limited time off, so I hope to minimize the time.
You are more than welcome to take charge of the galley. Are you saying you want to do all the cooking? I have started putting a provisions list together. I like simple also! Usually fruit and cereal for breakfast, maybe sandwiches for lunch, and a hot dinner.
I've attached my resume and Mark Svenson's. We both have quite a bit of experience. Mark is one of the best I've sailed with. We're both 50-ton Masters. I've done the Caribbean 1500, Caribbean 600 with Mark on a Macgregor 65. Our friend's old M65 took line honors in this year's C1500. We also sailed together as delivery crew/watch captains on a custom 100' luxury yacht from Tortola to Bermuda to NYC.
I have been navigator and watch captain on the St. Pete to Isla Mujeres race. Also watch captain on the Chicago Mac. I have not raced on the west coast or Hawaii. I have sailed out of San Fran and San Diego and have an appreciation for west coast sailing conditions. It will be good to have your experience onboard. I have raced in fairly severe weather (continuous 55 knot winds and 20 foot seas). The only sled experience I've have had is doing the C1500 and C600 on a M65.
My health is very good. I'm 49. Mark is younger. My night vision isn't quite as good as it used to be, but still good. I am fit have been working out at the YMCA to get in better shape.
Gib is giving me a discount on the race contribution to cover my expenses for the delivery, so I'm not really being paid. I'm paying like everyone else. You will need to cover your flight to the boat. Provisions for the delivery will come out of the budget.
Gib has asked that the delivery crew get the boat cleaned up after the delivery and make a punch list of problems with the boat during the delivery.
There is no autopilot which concerns me with just four of us. Gib said he would consider installing one. He has asked that we not fly a chute shorthanded. I'm assuming it'll be mostly upwind anyway. We will sail north until we start getting westerlies. It all depends on the high, of course.
I'm a mechanical/aerospace engineer and I have lots of experience with computers and programming. One of my strong points is navigation and routing. Gib is shipping me a laptop so I can get up to speed on Navigator. I made a 96 and 100, respectively, on the navigation and chartwork parts of my captains test. My test proctor had never had anyone make above 90 on either in about 20 years of giving the test.
I'm current on CPR and took a Wilderness First Aid class. I have a couple of friends who are MDs that I can call if we have medical issues. I've take a Safety at Sea course and practiced deploying liferafts a couple of times. I do not have much experience with SSB, so I'm trying to come up to speed on that. I think I'm very easy to get along with. I always end up making friends with the people I race with. I usually race with someone as crew once or twice and then move up to watch captain. Feel free to call any of my references.
I will give you a call soon so we can discuss things in more detail. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Bill
The plan is to arrive in Honolulu on April 16th and leave ASAP--ideally by the 20th, but Gib thinks that's probably not realistic. Of course we all have limited time off, so I hope to minimize the time.
You are more than welcome to take charge of the galley. Are you saying you want to do all the cooking? I have started putting a provisions list together. I like simple also! Usually fruit and cereal for breakfast, maybe sandwiches for lunch, and a hot dinner.
I've attached my resume and Mark Svenson's. We both have quite a bit of experience. Mark is one of the best I've sailed with. We're both 50-ton Masters. I've done the Caribbean 1500, Caribbean 600 with Mark on a Macgregor 65. Our friend's old M65 took line honors in this year's C1500. We also sailed together as delivery crew/watch captains on a custom 100' luxury yacht from Tortola to Bermuda to NYC.
I have been navigator and watch captain on the St. Pete to Isla Mujeres race. Also watch captain on the Chicago Mac. I have not raced on the west coast or Hawaii. I have sailed out of San Fran and San Diego and have an appreciation for west coast sailing conditions. It will be good to have your experience onboard. I have raced in fairly severe weather (continuous 55 knot winds and 20 foot seas). The only sled experience I've have had is doing the C1500 and C600 on a M65.
My health is very good. I'm 49. Mark is younger. My night vision isn't quite as good as it used to be, but still good. I am fit have been working out at the YMCA to get in better shape.
Gib is giving me a discount on the race contribution to cover my expenses for the delivery, so I'm not really being paid. I'm paying like everyone else. You will need to cover your flight to the boat. Provisions for the delivery will come out of the budget.
Gib has asked that the delivery crew get the boat cleaned up after the delivery and make a punch list of problems with the boat during the delivery.
There is no autopilot which concerns me with just four of us. Gib said he would consider installing one. He has asked that we not fly a chute shorthanded. I'm assuming it'll be mostly upwind anyway. We will sail north until we start getting westerlies. It all depends on the high, of course.
I'm a mechanical/aerospace engineer and I have lots of experience with computers and programming. One of my strong points is navigation and routing. Gib is shipping me a laptop so I can get up to speed on Navigator. I made a 96 and 100, respectively, on the navigation and chartwork parts of my captains test. My test proctor had never had anyone make above 90 on either in about 20 years of giving the test.
I'm current on CPR and took a Wilderness First Aid class. I have a couple of friends who are MDs that I can call if we have medical issues. I've take a Safety at Sea course and practiced deploying liferafts a couple of times. I do not have much experience with SSB, so I'm trying to come up to speed on that. I think I'm very easy to get along with. I always end up making friends with the people I race with. I usually race with someone as crew once or twice and then move up to watch captain. Feel free to call any of my references.
I will give you a call soon so we can discuss things in more detail. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Bill
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