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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


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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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


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


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!


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)


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!


Questions / Comments

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Lets Take A Break!

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back in 15 minutes...


Boat and Rating Optimization

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Time for Lunch!

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Weather


Lets Take A Break!

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back in 15 minutes...


Sail Inventory & Selection

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Understanding the Stages

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Upwind

Reaching

Running

53%

20%

24%

3%

Transpac - Historical Wind Analysis

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Beating 40-109 TWA 110-130 TWA VMG Running


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A Closer Look...


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


Communications

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Open Forum / Q & A


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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