Hello, and happy new year, SSS Racers!

I’m changing the competitors’ meeting slightly from what I’d posted on Jibeset earlier: I bought twenty (20) insulated stainless steel water bottles, with artwork showing the predicted January 25 currents at a dozen locations around the bay, to award among the skippers who come to the meeting. I’ll do a series of random drawings, with about half reserved for doublehanded skippers, half reserved for singlehanded skippers, and a few that could go to skippers in either category. EG, a drawing for one among the doublehanded skipper(s) wearing the oldest Fiasco Shirt, and a drawing for one among the singlehanded skippers wearing the oldest shirt. With twenty to hand out, you have pretty good odds of getting one if you show up. Please come to Oakland YC on Wednesday, January 22 at 1900.

Of course, you have to register for Fiasco first. If you have not done that, please do so now — it’s the biggest crazy-fun race on the West Coast. https://jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T006291399 . By completing your registration now, you will avoid a late fee that is coming up fast. And you will make our lives slightly easier.

If you will not race, but still want to be a part of it, I could use a few more volunteers. Volunteers who commit to half day or all-day by filling out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemGmMXdTjnElN5BT_pCjl3Bjdk-ataDrR6tFw9pVHIvBg2Ug/viewform?usp=header by end-of-day Tuesday, January 7 (tomorrow!) will get a shirt. Half-day volunteers will get a short sleeve shirt; all-day volunteers will get a long sleeve shirt reflecting their longer service.

Thank you for racing with the SSS!

Richard
2025 SSS Race Chair

Hello SSS Racers!

• Three Bridge Fiasco registration is open at https://jibeset.net/JACKY000.php?RG=T006291399 . It is the biggest crazy-fun regatta on the West Coast, for the same low price as last year.
• YRA is making good progress getting 2025 PHRF certificates to people that have already ordered them at https://jibeset.net/YRA000.php?RG=T035469394 , but if you are not already on that list, now is a good time. To quote the YRA Friday Roundup: “Skippers who register on Jibeset.net by FRIDAY, JANUARY 3rd are guaranteed to have their 2025 certificate returned to them no later than FRIDAY JANUARY 17th.” YRA will not guarantee orders placed after January 3 will be done by the Fiasco registration deadline of Wednesday January 22.
• Please reduce stress on yourself, on YRA, and on us, by registering now for both the race, and a 2025 PHRF certificate, at the two links above.
• We plan an in-person competitors meeting at Oakland YC on Wednesday January 22, starting 1900. I will cover the race, and give some very basic advice. You can meet very experienced Fiasco skippers to get even more advice. Please wear your oldest Fiasco shirt. I expect to have a bit of personal swag to give away at the start of the meeting, so don’t be late.

I wish you happy holidays and a prosperous 2025. Thank you for racing with SSS.

Richard
SSS 2025 Race Chair