Posted: Dec 12, 2023 - 08:07 PM
Ok, more details as much as can be had since this is early on in planning:
1) Yeah, checking wind history, it's pretty reliably favorable and typically a reach of some sort. The very last leg to the proposed finish site should either be a broad reach to a run. Depending on weather, of course.
2&3) Mid-way will be primitive camping and one of three possibilities-a) We don't find a suitable support boat and we're on our own. This is HIGHLY unlikely, b) the support boat(s) can only accommodate food and drink for the evening, or c) We get a significant support boat and all camping gear and food can be delivered. Have no ideas about the odds of c), but option b) is very high up there since there are a lot of guys around with Bay boats. Still don't have the mid-way spot finalized as a lot seems to go into proper selection, but will be beach facing intercoastal, do at least ease, protection and to blow mosquitos away with the typical off-shore evening breeze.
And as indicated the organizers are trying to mimic the early years of this event. There's a ton more regarding trying to acquire parking at the finish, hotel for ground crew etc.
If I were to guess, expect more details February to March and finalizing April -May, but you know how these things go. Details are always fluid up to the last minute, but they're just finalizing details.
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Chuck C
NACRA 500 Mk2
Hobie 21se (sold)
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