Who's going to Juana's...sound off!

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Kenny Boudreaux
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I'll be there!

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Tim Grover
1996 Hobie Miracle 20
Two Hobie 14's
1983 G-Cat Restored
Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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Looks like it's just us three.

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1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN

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I will be there with my p-16.

We will be there.

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Pensacola , Fl.
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We will be there...wouldn't miss it! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Glenn Tepe
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Need some more F18's...come on guys sign up for a good time :)

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Lets get serious about this! Less than a month away. Early registration ends August 31, save $10 which will pay for FOUR draft beers during the weekend.

Who's IN? Lets make it a big one.

http://www.thebeachcats.c…viewtype/details/eid/686

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Damon , I talked to Juana a week and a half ago and she said there was already 15 boats registered and that that was a good # so early. Asked her also if she could put up registration list on her site and she said she will look into it. Doug

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I'm in, F18

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Somehow I didn't realize that the Juana Good Time Regatta had online registration and payment available.

Register Now!
https://events.r20.consta…eidk=a07e9ehr4mcf7dbb533

I much prefer to register and prepay in advance, one less stress item to deal with onsite. When I have to pay at the event my wallet is usually a long walk away in the heat.

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The Gastons will be there on at least 2 boats, maybe 3. Not quite up to the number of Tepe Racing

Tepe has ya smoked numbers wise - there's a bunch! Great fellas.. those guys usually bring 4+ boats, in various stages of being dis-assembled and pieced together on one or two trailers max. Some sail at night in complete darkness other than the beach and are great guys! Last year my GF and I hosted the entire group over to our condo for a huge cookout! Was a great time! Don't know if i'll make it this year due to me closing on a house two weeks after the event ( $$$$$ ) I'm SUPER BUMMED……. I wanna go and form a group on an off day to cruise the actual gulf! Damn i wish i could go!
Tim



Edited by fxloop on Aug 28, 2014 - 07:50 AM.

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Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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Well, I'm a late entrant, but I do plan to attend. Been working on reglassing the keels of my 16, which should be completed this weekend. Looking foward to meeting everyone!

Just registered and booked a hotel room over at the Hampton Inn.



Edited by motivated on Aug 28, 2014 - 09:11 PM.

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Tim, I was just telling a friend about the amazing dinner we had! We are bummed you aren't going to make it, were probably going to starve! Lol
We might have the Gastons beat in numbers.... But somehow they always manage to come in ahead of us! One of these years maybe we will beat them.... I hope. Lol
We leave Wednesday evening, should be sailing Thursday by noon, maybe earlier.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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teperacing

should be sailing Thursday by noon, maybe earlier.

I'll probably be in the parking lot setting up Thursday unless I get in early enough Wednesday to get on the water.

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I have some questions about this event. I'm bringing a Hobie 16, may not get down there to get warmed up till Friday.

1. I presume all of the boats will be racing together and the times will be handicapped (aside from the Hobie Waves). Is it a beach or water start?

2. All the races I've done have been rather informal. What's this one like? Is this serious, head's down racing or more of a fun race?

3. I just finished watching replays of the 2013 America's Cup. There were lots of rules (boundaries, who has right of way when overlapped, etc.). Do I need to study up on all of these rules and such?

4. Does anyone remember the course? Is it an "out and back" or does it have multiple gates/bouy turns?

5. How many boats show up for this event? Any idea how many Hobie 16's?

6. I have a spinnaker. Are there any penalties handed out for cheating (j/k)?

Thanks in advance. Any other tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated.



Edited by motivated on Aug 29, 2014 - 07:34 PM.

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Karl, we had the same concerns our first time also... It is a race, but it's a fun race! The other sailors are a great bunch of guys who will gladly answer any questions you might have. On Saturday it is the distance race to a marker that you have to round to port as I recall, we start in the water, the start line is between a buoy and the committee boat. It's a fun race and they will deliver beer to your boat during race! On Sunday it is barrel races, they still confuse me after 6 years, we always have Captain Kirk draw it out in the sand or on a pizza box to remind us how they work, you are welcome to attend that meeting with us! Lol The only negative to this race is that you will have a blast, it is guaranteed, then you will be hooked and come back every year, we come from Ohio and it costs us a small fortune, but we would not miss it for anything! The people and juannas makes it a wonderful time! Looking forward to meeting you, I've been admiring your boat via the Internet for years, I'd love to try the chute on your boat!
Your friend Glenn Tepe

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Ps... I think there were 23 Hobie 16s last year.

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Glen,

Thanks for the reply. I found a course map in the photo albums. Are you the folks that bring your boats triple-stacked on the trailers?

Mine is in many pieces right now, hoping to have everything back together before we need to hit the road.

All the best.

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We double stack, I wish there was a way to triple stack!

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We usually doublestack our boats, have brought 3 on one trailer with the third being dismantled. We always have extra bits and so does everyone else if you are missing something, there is key sailing just up the road, a Hobie dealer if you need anything else.

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Karl,

There really isn't any boundaries to worry about. Once you know the course its pretty obvious.

Regarding your spinnaker, I would definitely remove it and race without it. Having a spin would put you in the spin class and not in the 16 class (I think, I know you usually want to separate the spin and nonspin boats). It also would make your distance race twice as long. You'd be burned out if you were sailing the same distance course as the big spin boats. especially if the wind it really light. Plus you'd definitely have more fun racing against other boats like yours than anything else. Lets you know how your doing when you race and can build up your skills better I think.

If we have a bunch of 16's like we did last year I hope they take out the single handed 16's and put them in the open class. Just so the 16 class is consistent we can all sail boat for boat. Would make the scoring for our class easier. So bring a crew!! I believe you sail the race differently if you know a guy has to give you time cause he is single handed.

You can always find crew at juannas, I think we might have a guy not on a boat if you need one.

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i was thinkin i was kinda crazy to drive 8 hours from Hilton Head to the Juannas regatta, but you guys have got me convinced i cant miss it. Bringin a 1987 Prindle 18.
how far is the race on sat ? or how many hours until my hulls fill with water and i should begin to panic ?
i was out for three hours today and one hull had about an inch or so and the other had 4 inches of water .
will someone rescue me and my boat or just hand me beers ????
looking forward to a great time --joe

I'm sure someone will rescue you! Lol why is she filling with water? Could be a simple fix. Time of race depends on wind obviously, I'm thinking it's 10 miles round trip, maybe less? Worse case, you could beach boat for a quick hull dump and get back at it.

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I will bring some resin and mat . so look for Blade F16 "Too Sharp to Touch" sail # 526

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This is based on past years, not the NOR

Straight line distance from the start to 129 (the 16 turn mark, half way) is approximately 9.5 miles

Straight line distance from the start to 131 (the turn mark for non 16 non spin) is approximately 13 miles

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Hello Everybody-
Getting ready to make the trip out for the “goodtime” and I just wanted to expand on some of the points made previously in this thread.

A question was asked if this was “serious, head's down racing or more of a fun race?”
The fair response would be that it is both. As a relative newbie to cat racing I have spent the last few years taking in comments and points of view regarding the specific topic of fun vs. serious. I feel that since the question has now been asked that some of these ideas should be put out there for consideration.

I will quote friend & longtime H16 sailor Jim Gates; “If you pay money to enter a race, then the race is serious!”

It must be qualified, however, that “serious” is not “not fun!”
What is serious is that there are a lot of expensive boats sailing in close proximity to each other in competition. There are 2 sets of rules which must be obliged in any regatta. The racing rules of sailing which provide the framework for good order and discipline on the course, and the class rules that govern the parameters to which your individual boat must meet.

The racing rules of sailing where designed first and foremost to prevent collision by establishing “right of way”. I think it can be agreed upon that a collision that causes damage or injury is not “fun”. It is every sailors’ personal responsibility to have a fundamental understanding of what the rules are and what they mean. I say this not to scare away new blood but to remind everyone that the risks are significantly higher than if you are just going out for a Sunday sail. It is in every sailors’ best interest to review, study, and understand the rules. On a personal note, I have committed my fair share of fouls on the course and have been extended more than my fair share of grace as I have progressed in my learning and understanding of cat racing. The Pizza Box course study with Team Tepe sounds like a great way to dot the I's and cross the T's! This is just further testament to what a great group of sailors congregate at these regattas as they embrace a “newbies” presence and coach them on how to run with the big dogs.

The class rules are a little more black and white than the racing rules. I say this because interpreting class rules does not require split second decision making while on the race course. These rules can be obliged before you even leave the beach. When the race committee or NOR states that individual class rules apply then there should be every effort by the individual to comply with those rules before they hit the water.
As a H16 sailor I love that there are pretty tight parameters for which the boat and team must meet. This keeps the cost of ownership down while in theory leveling the competitive playing field. Through many conversations I have also come to understand that the F18 sailors also enjoy having pretty strict class rules. I mention this only because if it is determined that a “class” will be established for the regatta then the burden falls on us to self-police. There is not anyone weighing boats/crew or checking to see if you have a non-compliant trampoline. However, at a bare minimum, if the H-16s are to have their own fleet and class rules are to apply, come with crew, get up to the 285lbs minimum, and sail with Hobie sails on the boat. Anything less is a direct contradiction to the spirit of racing in a class. These are issues that could and should be addressed before the boats even hit the water. Like ConnerG stated, no one wants to have to race “open” if what they really wanted to do was race in a “class”.

To summarize, this is a serious race that is a lot of fun. When Team Tepe passes me with their 30 year old boats I smile inside as it is representative of what one design H16 racing is all about. When I miraculously find myself keeping up with the Gastons, the Vaughns, Jim Gates, or Karl and Bridget, I smile again because I know they aren’t letting off the gas to go easy on me. It is extremely fun racing!

What is not fun is a collision or injury. What is not fun is to drive long distances, pay money to race, and watch trophies being handed out to under-crewed boats, under-weight crews, and boats with aftermarket sails.
So, bone up on the rules, get class compliant and let’s get ready to rumble! Look forward to seeing all the regulars and to meeting the first timers!

Jason “Boz” Bosley



Edited by captboz on Sep 01, 2014 - 03:50 PM.

Yeah , we got screwed out of 3rd place last year to a single handed boat. I hate having to wait till trophies to determine that you corrected out behind someone cause they were single handed. On light air days I'm sure weight makes a huge difference. Last year we mentioned it to the race officer and he said he thought about it.....


I was also thinking today about how they determine who traveled the furthest to get to the race. I'm sure the Tepe's know.... Is it based on who drove the furthest? Or does flying count as well? Do you have to leave from home? I've been in Texas for over half the month... I'm flying into Birmingham from El Paso, Texas and then leaving Bham for Navarre... That's like 1500 miles of traveling??? Do I win???? :) Someone needs to put the Tepe's to the test. On top of that I've got to fry out of Bham to North Dakota. That's a long way too right???

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So, bone up on the rules, get class compliant and let’s get ready to rumble! Look forward to seeing all the regulars and to meeting the first timers!

Captboz could you please point me to the Hobie 18 class rules?

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Boz , I agree with you 100 percent, well said. And for the record, we lost our orange boats to an accident on the highway, we now have much newer boats, my son's is just 32 years old and mine is the youngster at 28 years old! Lol
We just finished stacking them this evening, looking forward to a safe trip down and seeing all our friends! Our friend Alex has been practicing quite a bit, he may be a local threat on his 38 year old boat!

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For the record... Lol, we stopped accepting that award two years ago. I'm not sure what the rules are? I think part of it is based on how many waffle houses you pass on your way to navarre.
I'm thinking this year might be a very competitive race!
My goal this year is to nicely kick everyone's ass!

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Ron- This address should get you to the class rules for all of the Hobie designs.

http://www.hobieclass.com/site/hobie/ihca/downloads/rulebook/RBook010413.pdf

The introduction on page 2 really sums up what its all about!
Boz

Thank you very much!

I read through it and it makes a lot of good sense.

Just so I have an understanding, Magnums race only against Magnums, not against H18 classics correct? (I guess what I'm asking is if one person shows up with a Magnum or SX do you not run the class or do you handicap him against the other 18s?)



Edited by rondog on Sep 01, 2014 - 08:44 PM.

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I think this class thing is getting too complicated now.. but to make it more complicated... I thought a regular Hobie 18 and an 18 Magnum had the same rating. Don't know about the 18 SX.

I would think when it comes to something like a race Hobie puts on you're only going to see regular 18's there. A good example is the Hobie 14. In the 14 class at nationals and such you only see regular 14's. Not 14 turbos.

The part I mentioned earlier about possibly putting the singled handed 16's in the open class was because the 16 class is already a somewhat big class at Juanas. There are enough double handed 16's to for sure have a class..

captboz

Hello Everybody-

A question was asked if this was “serious, head's down racing or more of a fun race?”

Jason “Boz” BosleyEdited by captboz on Sep 01, 2014 - 03:50 PM.

Very well said, Boz. A fun race is just that until one hears the blare of the starting gun. I downloaded the rules of racing from the International Sailing Federation and will bone up on the "right of way" guidelines. The last thing I want is to create any new beauty marks on my boat (or anyone else's for that matter).

I also read up on the H16 class rules. I do have a spin on my boat, but won't use it during the race. I don't want to remove it as it is a pain in the a$$, but I'm not yet competent enough with it to compete in a spin-class. My hope is they let me race non-spin if I promise to keep it in the snuffer.

With that being said, my boat will have at least 2 more non-compliant items, a gopro camera and a cooler full of Corona's. I'll gladly accept any penalties lodged due to the "Cervesa Mas Fina".

Just yesterday, I finished polishing the new gelcoat along the keels of my hulls. The 3-week-long-bottom-job is complete and the boat is reassembled. My wife now has the garage again to park the car, but unfortunately everything is coated in white gellcoat dust. What a mess.

Have a great week and we'll see you guys in Navarre. Argggh!

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I found this "Basic Rules of Racing" on the Baltimore Yacht Club's website. Its not as ming-numblingly detailed as some of the other rulebooks, but does cover what looks like the important points of "right of way".

http://www.bcya.com/Misc/BasicRacingRules.pdf



Edited by motivated on Sep 02, 2014 - 08:13 AM.

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I'd at least take the spin sail off the boat. That was there is no question. I doubt anyone would say anything if you leave it all on and not use it. It's just extra weight ;).

I don't see how a gopro or cooler with beer would conflict with rules of the class. None of those help the boat go any faster.

Back on the subject of the Juana's race... Just what I've noticed... No one is going to call you out if you have something like an aftermarket sail or tramp. To me all that stuff doesn't matter at a race like this. You may get some dirty looks if you and your crew are way under the 285 number. But in some heavy air I personally could care less how light you are.

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I think this class thing is getting too complicated now..

"...this class thing" is the easiest to oblige. What is complicated is explaining to your son/next generation sailor why the under-crewed boat, the boat which sails below the minimum crew weight, and the boat with aftermarket sails is collecting the trophies after you made every effort to oblige the rules and come in seconds behind those that didn't! There is no excuse to not take care of these issues before the boats even hit the water, a simple google search will get you all you need to know about any class. If you have taken home a trophy in the past then those sailors should be the ones setting the example, not skirting the rules.

All one has to do is sail one race in a one design fleet and it becomes quickly apparent how critical weight is on the boat. Like I said earlier, no one is measuring boats or weighing crews. This is why it is important to self police. The H16 with the 180lbs skipper and 70lbs crew doesn't pass muster, neither do aftermarket/afterburner sails. Deviations from class rules create animosity, animosity leads to a fractured class. Fractured classes have poor turnouts at regattas and it is not fun to race by yourself. Lets keep the H16 class strong and competitive and continue to have strong turnouts on the course.

I have 30lbs of segregated lead weight that I can lend to anyone who is interested in getting up to minimum. I do not need it this year as I have been bulking up the last 12 months by drinking beer and eating donuts. I cant say that I'm proud to be sailing with my 70lbs son and still come in well above the 285 H16 min, ...but at least I can get my butt spanked fair and square.

Boz

ps- Karl, great reference from Baltimore. Sounds like you have done your due diligence. Look forward to meeting you.

Karl, this may come in handy also.



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Karl, this may come in handy also.

Ron that image is a really nice summary of the basics. Do you know the source of it?

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Karl, this may come in handy also.

Ron that image is a really nice summary of the basics. Do you know the source of it?

No I don't, something I grabbed at some point so I wouldn't have to keep asking Jerome what the NEW start sequence was. That's a laser class flag. It would make a great sticker.

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Tepe: That's some pretty big optimism there....gonna kick everyone's ass. Not only do you party like a 20 year old, you dream like one!

rondog: It is highly unlikely that there will be enough H18s for a separate class, and the Magnums have the same rating as the standard, so you should be racing other H18s boat for boat, but probably in an open class.

Boz: Well said, my friend.

In case anyone is interested, my two cents on the class legal thing......If you have a H16 that isn't class legal, that doesn't mean you can't race. As Boz says, you should at least meet minimum crew weight and have Hobie sails (I would have just said not oversized or square top) to race in the H16 class. If not, you simply take the appropriate corrections to you Portsmouth (handicap) number and race in the open class (like ConnerG said). I suspect that the majority of the violators are in one of two groups. The first are newer folks who don't know much about the rules, haven't dealt with the Portsmouth system much, and aren't too much of a threat to take a trophy. (We were all there once!) The second group are those who cheat, who know they're cheating, who don't care that anyone else knows they're cheating, and who don't care that I'm dissing them right now on the interweb!

See you all Friday!



Edited by rattlenhum on Sep 02, 2014 - 02:35 PM.

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these rules all seem very simple and straightforward----almost the same as racing my Porsche.....

DamonLinkous

nacra55

Karl, this may come in handy also.

Ron that image is a really nice summary of the basics. Do you know the source of it?

I found this as well.



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Jerome, I am an optimist! The idea that one of these years, the wind God's decide to blow me past all of you guys is what motivates me to drive 13 hours for this race, and seeing all of the wonderful people! And I resemble that remark.... I do drink like a twenty year old! Love ya brother!

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Sorry to go off topic but instead of starting a whole new thread can I just ask simply if the magnum is an identical boat to the classic H18 but just with wings?

Btw, magnum class rules say wings must be run. how firm will the rules be adheared if a racer does not? If someone protested I guess that would be grounds for a DQ? Yes?



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rondog

Sorry to go off topic but instead of starting a whole new thread can I just ask simply if the magnum is an identical boat to the classic H18 but just with wings?

Yes, Hobie 18 Magnum is a Hobie 18 with Magnum (or SX) wings.

rondog

Btw, magnum class rules say wings must be run. how firm will the rules be adheared if a racer does not? If someone protested I guess that would be grounds for a DQ? Yes?

Don't think there is such a thing as "Magnum class rules".

Don't confuse the fact that the Hobie 18 and Hobie 18 with wings (Magnum) having the same Portsmouth Rating with the Hobie Class Association rules for a Hobie sanctioned race, but it's always up to the race committee and the fellow competitors how much "wiggle room" is allowed. I've raced Hobie events with my wings, it's really an additional weight penalty that I don't need, rather than a benefit in most cases.

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The idea that one of these years, the wind God's decide to blow me past all of you guys is what motivates me to drive 13 hours for this race, and seeing all of the wonderful people!

Down south we prefer to get blown by the Wind Goddesses, but to each his own!

Jerome Vaughan
Team Tepe Groupie



Edited by rattlenhum on Sep 03, 2014 - 01:59 PM.

Honestly... If I had to choose, I'd take passing you and Miss Janey over a goddess blow job! Lol We are passing Louisville... Will be sailing in the am!

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Wings on or off portsmouth rating for stock 18, two crew, no square top is 71.4. Depending on the wind speed, racing with wings on does slow you down due to extra weight as compared to a non-winged 18. If it is howling I always feel it is an advantage to race with wings on . Just my feeling.

Where is everyone? Tepe Racing is in the parking lot, currently drinking beer.

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Dang! You're making me very jealous. I am working today, my son and I leave tomorrow at 0'dark Thirty. We should be in the parking lot for set-up by 11am on Friday (beer in hand).

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Karl, Captain of Stayin' Thirsty
2011 Hobie 16SE
Atlanta, GA
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Cool racing vid to get the juices flowing for this weekend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMjZ1w6hMXM

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Where is everyone? Tepe Racing is in the parking lot, currently drinking beer.

Ha! rainy morning and still had to do some work, but headed over soon.

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Tepe: If I still stayed up all night and had cornflakes in a can for breakfast like you boys, you'd definitely be passing us. Hell, in addition to a good night's sleep, I've been know to require a nap on Saturday afternoon if we finish the distance race quick enough! Regardless of any race scoring cards, Team Tepe are no doubt the Kings of the Good Time Regatta!

See ya' tomorrow, Your Highness!

Jerome Vaughan
Team Tepe Groupie

Somebody, anybody, PLEASE capture and upload some footage!


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Two Hobie 14's
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Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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Karl!!! You have a land cruiser!!!!! You drove off before I could meet you.

The turn out @ Juanas is great as usual. 50 something preregistered and more still popping up.
More info. later today . Wish you could be here Tim .

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Prindle 19 MX
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I flew a hull on me H16 today while wearing my 2013 Juanna's good time regatta tee shirt and poured some beer into the water as a good karma gesture. Sold two re-vamped sail club old hobie 16's to new guys and it looks like we need more! I promise to drag a Memphis gang to upcoming regattas….. Anyone in for the Hospitality Regatta in Jackson MS??? Oct 18th and 19th... Was amazing last year, 25mph winds, a great reggae/jazz band and off the charts food!


I miss not seeing you guys this regatta…… feels like a chunk of my spirit is empty



Edited by fxloop on Sep 06, 2014 - 08:01 PM.

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Tim Grover
1996 Hobie Miracle 20
Two Hobie 14's
1983 G-Cat Restored
Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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Tim , the turn out was an awesome 80 boats !! One hell of a start ! I put some pics up on facebook . sheetnheat

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Doug Klem
Pensacola , Fl.
Blade F16
Prindle 18-2 w/spin
Prindle 18-2 x 3
Prindle 19 MX
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ConnorG

Karl!!! You have a land cruiser!!!!! You drove off before I could meet you.

Yo. Yes, I do. My son is in college and has a big test today (Monday). We participated in the distance race Saturday and headed back on Sunday. We had a blast and next year, will plan to be around for the entire weekend.

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Karl, Captain of Stayin' Thirsty
2011 Hobie 16SE
Atlanta, GA
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http://vimeo.com/105492414

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Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16
Clinton, Mississippi
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rattlenhum

http://vimeo.com/105492414

That is AWESOME.

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Karl, Captain of Stayin' Thirsty
2011 Hobie 16SE
Atlanta, GA
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I would love to sail this regatta.
3700 miles round trip, most of it through Texas, is just a bit too far.
Maybe if I plan a family vacation to Schlitterbahn, and once we're there mention the regatta...


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Sheet In!
Bob
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Prindle 18-2 #244 "Wakizashi"
Prindle 16 #3690 "Pegasus" Sold (sigh)
AZ Multihull Fleet 42 member
(Way) Past Commodore of Prindle Fleet 14
Arizona, USA
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@Bob - Hit Schlitterbahn, sail Canyon Lake (just down the road), then hit Texas City Dike on your way east. TCD juts 5 miles out into Galveston Bay and knocks down ALL of the waves. You get smooth water w/ buttery smooth wind from the prevailing south wind which makes for a GREAT sail. Then you can hit the MS guys on the way over to the P'Cola/Destin area.

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Tim
81 Hobie 16
87 Nacra 5.7
Austin, TX
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rattlenhum

http://vimeo.com/105492414

For some reason, I can't edit my post above, but I wanted to clarify that it's not my video. According to the link on Juana's FB page, it was done by Mark Tepe of Team Tepe Racing fame. Awesome job, Mark!!

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Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16
Clinton, Mississippi
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My nephew Mark Tepe shot and edited that video, he is awesome! Had a great time this year, can't wait till next year! Miss you guys already!

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Tepe Racing
Glenn Tepe
Cincinnati, Ohio
1978,1978,1979,1982,1986 Hobie 16's
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