Author Archive | John McAllister

Winning the 2014 National Championship, and How We Got There

August 26, 2014 in Technical & Go Fast Tips 0

By: Erik Ryan, owner USA 632 Earlier this year John McAllister and I had some lengthy discussions about genoa shapes and materials, and we agreed that we’d try to keep the discussion moving forward throughout this season. However, as I reflect back on all the time and effort spent this year in preparation for the […]

2014 CSYC — Aug-23

August 26, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 0

The CSYC Regatta saw 12 of us on the start line this past Saturday. Great job and looking forward to continued high attendance for the rest of the year. The wind vaporized and several boats motored it in early – lots of holes to fall into all around, with the first two finishers banging in […]

2014 DBC — Jun-21

June 23, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 0

We had 7 boats out for the DBC point-to-point race last Saturday. Lots of position changes in shifty light air conditions. This Saturday June 28 is the GPYC windward/leeward regatta. Standard C-course racing. Come out and play! Unless I am mistaken they double up on the awards after the Bluenose…so…the party this Saturday is at […]

2014 CSYC — Jun-14

June 17, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 1

We had 9 boats last Saturday, and most came by for the barbecue afterward. The campfire was still going strong with four Cal 25 crews when I went home so it seems like the evening format was a winner. The only disappointment was not getting in a second race but it did get us to […]

The 2014 Bayview One Design Regatta Wrap-up/Light Air Genoa Set-Up

June 12, 2014 in Technical & Go Fast Tips 0

By: Erik Ryan, owner USA 632 Greetings fellow Cal 25 sailors! John McAllister and I have been having a good conversation recently about the design and construction of light air genoas, and the overall trim/set-up of the genoa in light air. After some discussion, we both agreed that we should post a lot of the […]

2014 DYC — May-24

May 27, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 1

Eight of us were out there on Saturday (Stray Dog needs to sort out sail numbers with the DRYA but they were there;)) for a lovely jaunt around the lake in perfect weather. CSYC is extremely proud to be associated with the young lady who won the limbo contest. This weekend is the BOD […]

2014 GLYC – Early Bird — May-17

May 27, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 0

Congratulations to the four boats (Clytie, Frunobulax, Never Alone, and Patriot) who made it out for what by all reports was a pleasantly cool spring day of sailing last Saturday. This Saturday May 24 is the DYC Memorial Regatta. Race instructions and party invitation here: http://drya.org/race2014/SIs/DYCSIs14.pdf First warning is at 10:30 am off of GPYC, […]

2014 Hind Hornet — May-10

May 27, 2014 in DRYA Regatta Updates 0

We had a nice day of sailing in the Hind Hornett last Saturday, complete with two of us on parallel courses separated by two hundred yards with poles forward…on opposite boards….followed by a beat in 15+ and then a nice powered reach home. This Saturday May 17 marks the start of the 2014 DRYA season. […]