2011 Global Regatta

smackdaddy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011

Okay as I was reminded over at SA...it's that time of year again...underground FightClub style racing against each other all around the globe! And you don't even have to leave your stretch of water!

It's the 2011 GLOBAL REGATTA baby!

Last year's record time for the 5nm short-course went to KaptainKriz's Akoni at a blazing 58:24. And Ajax ruled the Sail-C class by getting very close to that sub 1-hour time as well. No one raced the 10nm - or at least didn't man up with a time. Chumps!

The GR has very, very few rules. And if you don't yet have a course in your area, set one up! (instructions on the site linked below). We do most of the work for you...you just push your 4KSB as fast as it will go.

So grab your GPS, some swagger, and a few beers. And show everyone what you got!

GLOBAL REGATTA SITE HERE.

BubbleheadMd · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011

Ajax being me- BubbleheadMd.

I'll hit the 10nm course on a day off this spring, Smack. Just not enough time to get around it after a day at the office.

smackdaddy · #3 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011

GeorgeB - I see you lurking! And you still haven't submitted a course for The Bay dude!

lapworth · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011

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Originally Posted by BubbleheadMd

Ajax being me- BubbleheadMd.

I'll hit the 10nm course on a day off this spring, Smack. Just not enough time to get around it after a day at the office.

There might be one or two freight ships anchored in course.

smackdaddy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011

Then it's an obstacle course. Just more fun.

BubbleheadMd · #6 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011

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Originally Posted by lapworth

There might be one or two freight ships anchored in course.

That's ok, I'm tripping over fishing boats and lazy daysailors on the short course anyway. I'm used to it.

smackdaddy · #7 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011

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Originally Posted by BubbleheadMd

That's ok, I'm tripping over fishing boats and lazy daysailors on the short course anyway. I'm used to it.

What??? And you still go that fast???

Crap. I need a kite.

lapworth · #8 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011

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Originally Posted by smackdaddy

What??? And you still go that fast???

Crap. I need a kite.

You just need to change locations every other day we get over 25 knt winds for the past 2 months. I was almost at 5knts. Yesterday with only my head sail up. Hey! Bubble it's trophy season out there and those guys have big tournaments going on.

smackdaddy · #9 (**permalink**) 05-08-2011

Forgive me dudes, for I have sinned and fallen short of the glory of "winning"....

I was out this weekend with my parents. The wind was perfect for a GR run...reaching all the way...and I bailed. I just didn't think it fair to make my mom and dad meat the rail...especially on Mothers' Day. It was very painful.

However, to make things right, I punched my dad in the pacemaker a couple of times on the way home playing "Slug Bug". I think he got the message.

saildot · #10 (**permalink**) 06-13-2011

Just discovered the GR, very cool! I'm on Lake Travis and marina close to the northern mark... so, I have been running this course for a while now without even knowing it

Now that I know there is a course out there, I can have a greater purpose while cruising the lake. Thanks for giving me another reason to go sailing!