NOR: 1st Annual Columbia River Gorge Distance Race!

(Download NOR)

NOTICE OF RACE
June 23-24, 2007
Home Valley,
Washington

The Hobie Class Association FLEET 72 is proud to announce the 1st annual GORGE DISTANCE RACE. Experience Columbia River Gorge sailing at it’s finest in a fun and informal race venue...fantastic gorge winds, spectacular scenery and Stevenson’s relaxed small town atmosphere.

The GORGE DISTANCE RACE is destined to become a legendary Northwest Sailing Event. Get in on the action early and join us for the first annual running of this race - 12 mile long distance (non points) race on Saturday, Stevenson’s 14th Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Event Saturday evening (not included with registration) and open sail Sunday.

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Tim
Unofficial Fleet 72 Communications Officer and Div 4 Webmaster
http://www.hobiefleet72.org
http://www.div4.hobieclass.com/

Wow Tim sounds nice. Have you made up a poster or notice that you can get put up at HCNW and SSP?

I haven't been sailing in the Gorge before. What kind of wind will there be that time of year?

Oh ya your post at 2:39 am, your up early or late.

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Mike Hensel
'86 Hobie 18, '93 Hobie 14, '80 Hobie 14(restso in progress)
Wind in your sails, water in your shoes, great day!

Hi Mike,

There is a downloadable NOR lonked to at the top of the post (and the page on our site). I'll contact HCNW and SSP and have them put it up if they're willing!

Winds tend to be medium and build throughout the day but conditions can also be very extreme - 25kts+ with gusts to 35 or more. You can sail it but you have to be prepared! We planned a 2-day event for this reason - if Saturday's winds are not looking condusive to a distance race, we can postpone to Sunday. Whichever day we don't race will be a fun-sail and exploration day (or a 'take a trip to the falls or climb Beacon Rock day' if it is really, really nuking).

And yes, up late.

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Tim
Unofficial Fleet 72 Communications Officer and Div 4 Webmaster
http://www.hobiefleet72.org
http://www.div4.hobieclass.com/