Century Club: Mario Santana

Saturday, August 16, 2025
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  • The fearless crew

What an amazing day.  Thanks to the amazing crew!  Yigit for stepping up and doing spin even though it had been so long.  Peter, his crazy focus while driving and trimming.  Steve for noticing details, asking questions, and being Johnny on the spot wherever help was needed... Which was pretty much everywhere!

Think it's safe to say we all learned a ton, and had great fun doing it.

The race itself was pretty low breeze most of the time.  We had to get a tow out to the racecourse, and then a toe back to the school.  Racing was a matter of chasing pressure and connecting the dots.  We were able to fly the Spinnaker on the first leg, and then again towards the end for a Spinnaker finish on the shortened course.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • My ugly mug
  • Sunset over the West River

Long slow pcrc race out the West River and up the Rhode River.  We stayed focused through the frustration, and did well.  Got rewarded by a really nice sunset on the way back, so we're lining a very long race.

Monday, August 11, 2025
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1 day
  • The fearless crew

This Monday night was all about Spinnaker practice.  We got dfl on most of the races, but we got third on the last one. 1 hour set and douse were less terrible then the rest.  Crab cup is going to be a blast

Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • I had a great view

C and I took A kayak out to cars Beach then back to Davis pub for a burger.  Really pleasant evening.

Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • My ugly mug

Unfortunately there was barely any breeze.  We sailed, though, however barely detectable our forward motion.  And the big chop (4+ feet at times) gave me some confidence that the rig won't fall over.  Next time, we'll do it with some real breeze.

Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • Rats on Boats
  • Chinook under spin!

If the rats are on board, you know the ship can't sink.

 

Later, a couple of us kbc kids helped Ian set Chinook the rainbow up for sym spin and fly it.  This was my first time driving with a sym spin up, whole new level of challenge!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • My ugly mug

Lovely night of racing, blasting downwind to finish

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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  • My ugly mug

Another great race with the Vienses and Greg

Sunday, July 27, 2025
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  • My ugly mug
  • The fearless crew

Practice last week paid off, and we did really well, taking second. Might have given farfegnugen a run for her money if we'd have had more races before the weather came in. Thanks again to Leo for having me!

Saturday, July 26, 2025
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1 day
  • I THINK I remembered to put the plugs in...
  • My ugly mug

Had a great practice sale with Nathan. Then took the youngest for a little night fishing on ΔG The test new light wiring and anchor.  Still needs a bit of work, especially tying that heavy battery down, but we're close!

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