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Hello, SSS Racers.
Half Moon Bay Race this weekend.
Be on the lookout for whales.
Particularly within Half Moon Bay.
Possibly within the harbor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvDPQzQNfAs
See you out there!
https://www.jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T002310750
HMB YC plans a fabulous dinner for us. Pre-order yours now at https://www.hmbyc.org/Default.aspx?p…d=100186&vnf=1 .
HMB YC does not have docks for our use, but they will do some ferrying for people who anchor, and you can contact the pillar point harbormaster if you want to get a slip at pillar point.
More details on the last two are posted on jibeset at https://jibeset.net/racedoc/JACKY/T0…pdf?1724984159
Thank you for racing with the SSS!
8/26/24
Hello, SSS Racers. After discussing our experiences with AIS this summer, the organizing authorities that run offshore races would like to remind boats with AIS to check their setup: In 2024, AIS transmit was added to the standard Coastal Safety Equipment Requirements by US Sailing nationally, and YRA locally. We think AIS transmit has already helped one boat in very heavy fog where they were unaware of a container ship bearing down on them. Fortunately the container ship pilot could “see” them because of AIS, identify the boat, and hail the boat by name to avoid a dangerous situation. But we’ve also seen a few challenges – AIS broadcasting with extremely limited range – AIS with the wrong boat name – AIS visible in the morning, but not in the afternoon or evening when coming back in the shipping channel To help you stay safe, we’d like to ask everyone with an AIS to do some basic checks the next time you’re at your dock or on the water. – Turn on all the instruments you normally race with – Wait 5 minutes, then open up http://marinetraffic.com on your mobile phone, and “zoom in” on your location. Marine traffic gets data from antennas all over the bay, so if you cannot be seen by any of those antennas, you’re in danger of not being seen by a ship. Make sure you show up. – Check your boat name is correct – If you have an opportunity, please append your sail number to your boat name. An AIS name like “Breeze 16803″ is much more identifiable than simply “Breeze.” – Leave your equipment on for as long as you’re at the boat. – Before you leave and power down, check marinetraffic again, and check the “position received” time to make sure you’re still broadcasting. Thank you for taking safety seriously, and for racing.
Richard
8/17/24
Hello, SSS Racers!
The SSS Half Moon Bay race is now open for registration. It’s typically a fun run out the gate and down the coast to Half Moon Bay YC. Register at https://jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T002310750 .
Note that like all SSS races out the gate, to enter your boat must meet all of the Safety Equipment Requirements for offshore (coastal) races, at http://yra.org/wp-content/uploads/20…anges-2024.pdf . This includes current safety at sea certification, and AIS transmit.
We will have an IN PERSON skippers’ meeting at Oakland YC on Wednesday Sept 4, from 1900-2100. Please join us for that to learn about this race, meet fellow SSS racers, and hear good stories about the recent Drakes Bay race.
Thank you for racing with the SSS!
Richard
6/5/24
Attention, SSS racers!
12/14/23
Race Schedule for 2024
* January 27: Three Bridge Fiasco
* February 24: Corinthian
* March 16: Round the Rocks
* April 27: “No Trophy South Bay Regatta” (note there will be a trophy, but it won’t count for the season)
* May 11: SSS Singlehanded Farallones (coastal race)
* June 29: LongPac start
* August 10 & 11: YRA / SSS Drakes Bay Races (coastal race)
* September 7: Half Moon Bay (coastal race)
* October 5 & 6: SSS Vallejo 1-2
As announced at the meeting, the plan is for the coastal races to use the same SERs as YRA uses — which will include AIS in 2024.
Richard, SSS Race Co-Chair
The 23rd Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race – is DONE !!
Reports from racers are HERE
Reports From returning boats will be added to their thread.
Tracker Page HERE
The TransBack (boats returning) began 7/15/23
Track the returning boats HERE
https://www.jibeset.net/gaps watch.php?FA=JACKY_T004055182_2_4247817093_NORMAL
Latest news;
All the racers are in !
Results are HERE
Congratulations!
The amazing skippers of the 2023 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race.
SHTP 2023 / Christine Weaver
Back row; Christophe Desage/ Elmach, David Garman/ Such Fast, Todd Olson/ Gwendolyn,
Michael Polkabla/ Solstice, Mike Smith/ Eos, Alexander Benderskii/ Reverie,
Max Crittenden/ Iniscaw, John Wilkerson/ Perplexity, Randy Leasure/ Tortuga,
Piyush Arora/ Horizon, Bill Stange/ Hula.
Front row; James Quanci/ Green Buffalo, Chris Jordan/ The Pork Chop Express,
Gary Burton/ Elizabeth Ann, Brendan Huffman/ Siren
Here’s the webcam in Hanalei where we can see you arrive!
https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/hanalei-bay-resort
1/4/2023
Standing Sailing Instructions
Welcome! The San Francisco SSS offers events where singlehanded and short-handed sailors can share knowledge, gain experience, and find a structured environment to expand their horizons. The SSS encompasses everyone from a first-time, double-handed sailor to veterans of the Singlehanded TransPacific (SHTP) yacht race. We are always learning and always sharing knowledge.
Please join us for the full season. And if you have not already, please also check us out on: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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