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Roger, Dreamer asked me about communications. Here is the answer: I am expecting communications should be very good. We all have VHF on our boats, and we will have a central boat (non-C Dory) which will coordinate communications for the whole course, and be the one to contact any emergency...

Some technical business: I am telling the race committee that we should have at least ten of our boats for the race. If anyone finds he/she can't be here, please give me notice, so I can keep track of numbers. The Race is arranging for us to have reduced mooring rates at Port Hudson (good to...

Last Saturday we had a trial row of the Townsend Challenge course, with three Seattle rowers doing the 20 miles. I followed the boats, with Steve Chapin, race organizer, and my son along. It is inspiring to see these folks challenge themselves this way. Two of the three were veterans, and top...

I had a Ritchie compass on my boat for 5 years and don't recall using it once. When I replaced the GPS, I decided the compass was taking up too much real estate, and yanked it. I do agree it is important to carry a compass, so I have replaced it with a Suunto sighting compass, which though...

Hey Joel I think of you with gratitude every time I open one of the hatches. They are the single best improvement I have made on the boat. I used to grind my teeth every time I opened the old hatches. Life is hugely better! Dave

The Townsend Challenge Open Water race organizers are having a trial row over the course this Saturday. I was asked if I would like to accompany the rowers, and I said yes. Are there any of you local folks who would like to join us on their boats? Harvey? The rowers will gather at the...

If we get a heavy one, Roger, I'm calling you. Word from the port director today is that they will waive the $7 reservation fee . The rate will be $1 a foot per night. We'll see if we can improve on that. At least we have the Port Hudson space reserved. Dave

Randy pointed out to me the dates on the signup are not correct. They should be Friday, the 18th of June through Sunday June 20. I thinka nyone reading the posts would have understood that. If you can only come one night, that is okay, but I do want a good number for the big race - Sunday. I...

Those boats all look like they have C Dory dinghy potential. We just need to learn how to become smaller people.

I'm always impressed by the depth of knowlege and experience this group has. I think we can be well prepared by the time of the race. I might remention that on Saturday morning, June 19, we will have the Rat Island Regatta (our annual local rowing regatta), and then the Townsend Challenge on...

Great! We've got good numbers. Seems to me one side benefit we might get from this is doing some thinking about rescue. I can't say I've had the need to pull someone out of the water, so I haven't done more than think about it. This is what I've come up with (work in process...): I think for...

I will need to give an early report to the Open Water Racing committee, so want to check in with you guys. I see the following boats/folks signed up as members. Does this mean at this point you expect to participate? I'm trying to get an idea of what kind of number we will be. colobear 901...

Tom, do they post that on the internet? I'm on an unfamiliar computer, and I can't figure where the page comes from. Dave

Phelan and Moore Panther sidecar machine (600cc single) late 50's 1968 BMW R-50 BMW R-26 (250cc) BMW R-69s BMW R-69s 1984 BMW R100 RT There were a few others, but these are the ones worth mentioning. All gone. Dave

I spoke with the race director yesterday. He is quite pleased to have a C-Dory safety contingent. We discussed a variety of things. One was about water conditions. The race course will be 20 miles, with one leg with the tide currents and one against. Hopefully there will be some waves (to...

What I like about this boat is that you wouldn't need to check the weather before heading out. Seems like a pretty good deal, considering the new Detroit engine installed. Must have been exciting and a little chilly for the helmsman when the boat spun over. Rick - did that happen very often...

The Open Water race will start and probably finish at the new NW Maritime Center (Wooden Boat Foundation) which is on the bay right next to Point Hudson. Mooring in Port Hudson would be quite convenient. The Rat Island Regatta starts off the beach by Fort Worden, next to the Marine Science...

Thanks, Mike, for starting a list. We might discuss what the group wants to do for overnight. We can reserve space at Port Hudson, of we could go over to Mystery Bay, by either the state park by the point, or the one in Nordland. Either one has dock space or moorages, or anchoring. Anchoring...

Great! I'll be posting any updates over the next few months. For the regatta, there are club members from a wide area, but I don't know Lake Stevens club rowers, so I can't answer that. I would expect some would be there. That race is 7 miles. The races will consist of a variety of types of...

I am a member of the rowing club in Port Townsend. At the annual meeting last night there was a presentation about a major race that will happen here next summer: the National Open Water Rowing Championship, June 19. On June 18 (Sat) is the annual Rat Island Rowing Regatta (a regional race)...