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Starts
David Ross sent this comment about how we arranged the starts at the landsailing regatta. Any other thoughts? I’ve been wanting to write you the last post, and starting in particular. I think your diagnosis of the outsized importance of … Continue reading
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CIBC Archives Into Books
There might come a day when we go to our web site and the archives are gone. The site itself might be gone as well. Huwei could buy wordpress, which would make us a national security risk, next thing you … Continue reading
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Regarding the Starts
We did two types of starts this past weekend. In light to moderate air we did a dial-up start, which is similar to soft water starts. The boats get into a counter-clockwise rotation while there is a horn at three … Continue reading
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A Flying Land Yacht?
Or is it a wind powered air plane? You decide: https://www.facebook.com/martinrclanchas/videos/3691696017525148 What could we do with modern materials and aerodynamic knowledge? You might need to scroll up the video to get around the facebook promo.
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Blokart Deal
The head of Blokart, Inc, in New Zealand would have come all the way to Maine for the regatta if not for the challenge of travel in these times. But he is offering a great deal on a new Blokart. … Continue reading
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