2012 Tentative Schedule
The 2012 Singlehanded Transpac is the main focus of my sailing this year, but in addition to SHTP, I plan to use many Singlehanded Sailing Society (SSS) races as a tune up. In addition to this, I will be completing my 400-mile solo qualifier, offshore sea-trials and several other local San Francisco Bay races as practice.
January 28, 2012- SSS Three Bridge Fiasco- This is a race that requires sailors to round marks, in any order, that lie next to the three main bridges in San Francisco Bay; the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Richmond- San Rafael Bridge. With 300+ boats, no set direction to be sailed, and reverse-handicap starts, the name “Thee Bridge Fiasco” seems quite fitting! 22 nm length.
Result: 8th out 37 starters- Singlehanded Overall. Full Results, Short Video Clip, and Full Blog with photos.
*March 24, 2012- Doublehanded Lightship race. This is a doublehanded race that goes approximately 13 miles outside of the Golden Gate and turns back around. 30 nm length.
*March 31, 2012- BAMA Doublehanded Farallones- Doublehanded around the Farallones, which is a small group of islands about 26 miles outside the Gate. 56 nm length.
March or April- 400 mile solo qualifier. This is a 400-mile solo, non-stop sail that must pass at least 100 nautical miles offshore. This is the required qualifying sail for Singlehanded Transpac entrants. I am planning to do this sail sometime around late March or early April.
April 7, 2012- SSS Corinthian Race- Singlehanded race around the Bay. Approximately 14 nm length.
May 12, 2012- SSS Singlehanded Farallones Race- Singlehanded around the Farallones. 56 nm total length.
June 30, 2012- SSS Singlehanded Transpacifc Yacht Race- This is the focus of this campaign. This is a Singlehanded race from San Francisco Bay to Hanalei Bay, Kauai. The race will start at Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. 2,120 nm length.
August 25, 2012- SSS Half Moon Bay Race- Singlehanded race down to Half Moon Bay. Approximately 25 nm length.
September 8, 2012- SSS Richmond/ South Beach Race- Singlehanded race around the Bay. Approximately 20 nm length.
October 6-7, 2012- Vallejo 1-2 Race- This is a singlehanded race from Richmond to Vallejo on Saturday and a doublehanded race back on Sunday. Approximately 20 nm each day.
* denotes that the race is not “firmly” on my calendar. There will undoubtedly be races that I will add or drop from my calendar as time, boat work, and weather dictates. I am planning on completing my qualifier in late March or early April, so the Doublehanded Lightship or DH Farallones could easily end up being dropped.