racing at the clr

[kickingbug1]

    i will be making the markers for the race this week and since a good friend has given me a ranger bass boat i will be able to lay out the course in advance making sure of both distance and ability of racers to actually see the marks, which has been a problem in the past. my idea for the markers is as follows: three or four brightly colored swim "noodles" bound around a piece of pvc pipe. this will have a small weight on the underside to insure it stands up vertical. beneath that will be a length of line and an anchor. attached in the middle will be a red bicycle flag. this should be visible for at least a mile (i will test it). again, racers will be given a start time (on the clock) this should take care of the ratings for each boat. sailors will be prepped at the Monday "meet and greet" and assigned a start time. we will have a practice race on Tuesday and see how everything works out. if the weather does not cooperate  for the Thursday race then Tuesdays results will be used for the awards. as i have said before the "race" is just for fun and it does make for a good photo op. also it looks like we may have a full moon that week so for those interested a night sail is a possibility. please call me when you get in so i can help rig and launch and park vehicles  317) 292-0258. call me if you have any questions.    thanks   steve and sarah bender

[Bob23]

Steve, thanks in advance for all the work you put into this epic event. Now I ask the following question in all seriousness, as if that's possible: Is a rowing craft allowed in the race and about how far (in distance) is the race?
Thanks,
Bob23

[kickingbug1]

well bob,  haven't thought of a row boat in a sailboat race but I'm sure no one would object to you rowing the course. as to the distance. I'm figuring about 4 miles should do it. i still have to rig my skeg idea. I'm sure it will work if i just have time to get it done.

[Bob23]

Depending on wind speed, I could win! Or just take photos as you all go speeding by!! Hey, maybe our rowing race could follow the same course!!

[kickingbug1]

   we will come up with something. probably something unique. can you row in a pirate hat?

[Bob23]

Arg, I can me hearties!

[Tim Gardner]

Sure he can, Bob23's last name is Errico-Bligh.