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Welcome
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The seminar will begin shortly...
Transpac Primer Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
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It’s all about the journey
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2,250 Miles Across the Pacific!
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Boat Handling; Communications; Weather; Course Selection; Finishing; Return Delivery; and much more...
- Execution -
Boat Preparation; Electronics; Sail Inventory; Rigging; Power / Fuel Management; Food and Clothing; Safety
Gear; Medical, and much more...
- Preparation -
Decision to Race; Financial Plan; Crew Selection; Accommodations; Return Delivery; and much more...
- Planning -
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Todays Agenda
9:30AM - 10:30AM: Crew, Safety, and Foul Weather Gear
10:30AM - 11:30AM: Boat Preparation, Planning, and Provisioning
11:30AM - 11:45AM: Break
11:45AM - 1:00PM: Boat and Rating Optimization
12:30PM: Working Lunch
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Weather
2:00PM - 2:15PM: Break
2:15PM - 3:00PM: Sail Inventory and Sail Selection
3:00PM - 4:00PM: Race Communications
4:00PM: Open Discussion, Q&A, and adjourn!
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Read the NOR and S.I.’s
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✓ Pre-Race Information
✓ Inspections and Safety Gear
✓ Communications and Navigation
✓ Finishing
✓ Arrival in Honolulu
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Crew & Safety Gear
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Comfort is Critical...
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✓ Periods of frantic activity followed by long periods of relative inactivity.
✓ Body produces a half liter of moisture every hour under moderate exertion
✓ Condensation is created during the activity and if it cannot escape away from the body you are left feeling cold and damp
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Layers...
Layers...
Layers...
Base - Wicking (i.e Capilene)
Mid - Insulating (i.e. Fleece)
Outer - Protection (i.e.Shell)
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Pack Wisely
Race Stages
Typical Conditions
RecommendedClothing
Phase 1California / Start
Phase 2Pacific
Phase 3Hawaii / Finish
Cold, wet, and rough Base, Mid, and Outer
Mostly CloudyWarmer days / cool nights Base and Mid Layer
Mostly SunnyWarm days and nights
RainBase Layer
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Extremities Protection
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Head: Sun protection and heat retention
Hands: Protection, grip, and warmth
Feet: Grip, comfort, protection, and warmth
Eyes: UVA ,B and C protection. Polarization for 100% glare reduction. Minimum distortion and comfortable fit
Skin: UPF rating measured on a Spectrophotometer . 1/50th of suns UV radiation = 50 UPF rating Both UVA and UVB measured
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Safety GearEPIRBLife JacketsSafety HarnessesFoghornFlaresTools and Spare PartsMedical KitBildge PumpsFire ExtinguishersThru Hull Plugs
Life Raft(s)Radar Reflector
Charts Sextant
Chart Plotting SheetsMOM
Jack LinesHeavy Weather Sails
Anchors w/ Chain & RodeEmergency Water
Document, label, and map everything!
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Boat Preparation
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Give Yourself Plenty of Time!
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Detailed analysis of boat (inside and out)
Deck - Hull - Bottom
Sails and rigging
Charging and power systems
Deck hardware and winches
Electronics and communications
Steering system(s)
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Power / Fuel Management
✓ Analyze and measure your fuel consumption
✓ Charge system 2x per day
✓ Run refrigeration and water-maker during charge
✓ Watch large draw items (SSB, Laptop, etc.)
✓ Keep Nav area dry (water down the hatch)
✓ Finish with xx fuel (read S.I.’s)
✓ Error on slightly more fuel than less
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Rigging Review✓ Inspect EVERYTHING!
✓ If it’s old and worm... it will break!
✓ Jib Halyards and Afterguys: Vectran
✓ Spin Halyards and Spin Sheets: Spectra
✓ Watch for chafe on all lines
✓ Once running... go up the rig for review
✓ Game-plan for difficulties
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Provisioning
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✓ Keep things simple
✓ Balance between diet and hunger
✓ Store meals by day
✓ Snacks are a big help
✓ Watch propane usage
✓ Stay on top of clean-up
✓ Organization is the key!
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Questions / Comments
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Lets Take A Break!
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back in 15 minutes...
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Boat and Rating Optimization
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Time for Lunch!
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Weather
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Lets Take A Break!
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back in 15 minutes...
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Sail Inventory & Selection
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Understanding the Stages
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Upwind
Reaching
Running
53%
20%
24%
3%
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Beating 40-109 TWA 110-130 TWA VMG Running
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A Closer Look...
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Tips & Tricks
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Clearly Identify ALL sails & bagsStore sails according to possible usage
Stack the sails properlySecure all battens
Check sails for abnormal wearPack / fold sails after use
Band spinnakers for smooth hoistDon’t push high-end of sails range
Be sure to have a proper sail repair kit
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Communications
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Open Forum / Q & A
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Read the NOR and S.I.’s
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✓ Pre-Race Information
✓ Inspections and Safety Gear
✓ Communications and Navigation
✓ Finishing
✓ Arrival in Honolulu
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On the Water Photography
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Contact Sharon Green at 800-827-3186 or www.ultimatesailing .com
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Capture the memory...
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Shipping Services➡ Personalized - Gear is properly labeled, packaged, and shipped
➡ Convenient - Drop off in Long Beach / Delivery in the Ala Wai
➡ Proven - Over 20 years of experience
➡ Priced Right - Exceptional service at a competitive price
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Contact Zach Zorn @ 808-328-9931
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