I over reacted this AM by withdrawing from racing. I'm in it to learn and have fun. I don't care if I come in first or last. I'll just do my best. If I popped my chute yesterday I know I would have been a little more competitive but with my sore shoulder and inexperienced crew I decided to play it safe. Anyway I suggest we have a meeting to talk about the rules of the road to prevent future misconceptions. -----Original Message----- From: gpsbug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gpsbug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:09 AM To: gpsbug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gpsbug] Re: Results of First Race Folks, As I said in my note, section 4 of the rules of racing covers this situation adequately. We don't need and never have had any kind of 10 minute rule. This is fun racing and I am assuming (and hope) that we all follow the rules of racing...otherwise the results don't mean much. I have been asked about engines a couple of times, and I have always, I think, responded by saying that you can run your engine up to the preparatory signal. Some people might be confusing the warning signal (10 minutes in our case), with the preparatory signal (5 minutes). Be that as it may, if you have a question or are not sure about something, please feel free to send me a note. If you have a legitimate complaint against a particular competitor, the proper thing to do is to register a protest with the race committee (me). I will evaluate the complaint and, if it has merit, schedule a hearing, appointing someone not involved in the incident to hear the complaint and decide the issue. I hope this thing does not get so cutthroat that we have to get the rulebook out after every race, because if it does, I'll get out of it, myself. The rules of racing are available free with a US Sailing Membership, are in most libraries, and often can be found online. We have only to follow about 30 pages of them. Maybe I should re-run my racing seminar this Winter? Meanwhile, as the kids say, let's chill. See ya on the water. John -----Original Message----- From: George Christian [mailto:geochristian@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:19 AM To: SUSAN.R.TOMES@xxxxxxxx; 'John '; gpsbug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [gpsbug] Re: Results of First Race To all, I was not aware of a "10 minute" engine rule. I had my engine on after that time. If I had been aware I certainly would have turned it off. Therefore I withdraw from the race and the series. This was suppose to be fun and it was until now. Regards, Southern Yankee II -----Original Message----- From: gpsbug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gpsbug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tomes, Susan Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:05 AM To: 'John '; 'gpsbug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ' Subject: [gpsbug] Re: Results of First Race Fellow Racers, There was some question on the Anam Cara as to the 10 minute engine rule. It was our crew's understanding that the rule within the club is "engines off" 10 minutes prior to the first horn. Based on radio traffic, there seemed to be a bit of confusion. I know the Recovery was at the start line with us at 10:40. There is no question that we are in a club with fair and honest sailors. If any of the racers listed below had your engines on after 10:50, I know you will withdraw yourself from the race. I hope we can clear up the confusion before the official scores are made. In kindest regards, Anam Cara Crew -----Original Message----- From: gpsbug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: gpsbug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: 8/27/2005 3:55 PM Subject: [gpsbug] Results of First Race Unofficial results of race 1 are on the website. Rebecca J 1, Recovery 2, Anam Cara 3, Alexis 4, Windrus 5, So Yankee 6, Odyssey DNF. After drifting over the starting line, and wondering if I'd be lynched, after about half an hour, the wind filled in and we had a decent race. I hope you all took time to notice the dolphins playing along the Rescue shoreline, and the ominous waterspout that popped up over Fort Eustice as we were finishing. Hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend, we're going saiing on the Rapahannok (or however you spell it). See ya week after. John