clr race rules?

[Bob23]

Looking forward to HOTCR...whatever it is, I'm sure it will be fun. Any tentative dates yet?
Bob23

[kickingbug1]

ill have to check state statutes but i think in the land of larceny a rather helfty alcohol import tax must be paid (oh wait a minute you said  PBR ---you can disregard).-------that doesnt qualify as something to be consumed by humans.------now jack daniels honey is fine

[Bob23]

I can't argue with that. JD Honey on the dock at night after a fine day of sailing. My stomach still hurts from laughing at Carls stories!
Bob23
(I'll import the PBR from NJ)

[crazycarl]

bob, glad i could make you smile.

by the way, i'm compiling a book of our sailing exploits on our starwind 19, "sailing sur la mer, the misadventures of a knucklehead".

i'll have an autograph copy waiting for you during the book tour when it comes through new jersey.


cc

[Bob23]

Wow! Cool...can't wait for the tour. I'll supply all the PBR necessary. Will this famous tour stop by South Jersey? Of course, you'll be subject to the book tour tax. If we don't have one, we will soon!
Bob23

[Greene]

This folks, The banter and shenanigans, is top notch CLR at its finest!

Where is Greene? I think Bob23 likes to have Rivalries at any events he attends, and I have to wonder, with Greene and Elk, how big a epic rivalry explosion we will incur!

Mac

You may have noticed that Bob and I have been really nice and complimentary to each other recently.  I have to say that we finally met in person at CLR 2014 and -egads!- I actually liked the guy.  I know, I know, he comes across all rough, tough and curmudgeonly, but in person he is almost a normal guy.  As long as he keeps bringing me that Newfy's Screech Rum I might even refer to him as (boy this is hard to say) a friend.  



Mike

[crazycarl]

i concur with mike.

bob is "instantly likable".

i'm not sure if it's his personality, or i feel sorry for him because he drinks PBR.

cc

[Bob23]

Well, when one is looking for comic relief, look no further than the recent posts here at the site. I'm laughing my butt off as I read this!
Ok. I know you guys are secretly after my pink shirt, ain'tcha.
Mike: Maybe some therapy can help. Seems like your choice of friends is questionable. And I've got a brand new bottle of Newfy's with your name on it.
CC: "Instantly likeable?" The Admiral might take exception to that. But that's because she really knows me! And thanks for taking pity on my because of my choice of beers. I'm sure there's help for me out there somewhere...even if I have to drive to Illinois!

What's it gonna take to get you guys out East here someday? Bribery? Threats? Lies? Here in NJ, we offer all three!

In all seriousness, I was truly honored to meet you all out at CLR. It was the high point of my summer. Thanks for making this Joisey boy feel welcome.
HEY: Curmudgeonly...whatdaya mean by that!
Bob23...almost normal- nicest thing anyones said about me in a while. 

[kickingbug1]

it has come to my attention that some clr sailors were not happy with this past summers clr.  any fault rests squarely with me. the "race" is not a serious event. the trophies were just for laughs. i know that there was some confusion with the raft up location. i dont know how that happened but next year i plan to print out information and maps for all participants . as to the dates for next year. my thinking about having the clr monday thru friday was to minimize boat traffic on the lake and to basically give us more freedom at the marina. i have found out in the past that you cant please everyone but i will post some date choices in the near future. anyone who has attended and has some input ---please contact me either here or e mail me at fordtruck52@yahoo. i can change anything but the weather.

[Greene]

Steve and Sarah go way above and beyond to make this a fun, interesting and wonderful event.  The idea is to loosely organize some events to promote interactions among a bunch of great sailing folks.  The "Race" is not intended to be a sanctioned or even a fair event.  It is simply a way for attendees to compare their boats, trash talk, test their skills a little and most importantly have a great day sailing.  If you are looking for this to become a serious race then you are going to be disappointed. 

The dates are always going to be difficult to select.  There is no way to meet everyone's schedule, so live with it.  We hope everyone can make it every year, but we know this isn't possible. 

We have attended most of the CLR's and have come away with great new friends, memories and stories.  Based on all the laughter and merriment we witnessed this year we believe the vast majority of the attendees truly enjoyed themselves. We always look forward to the next CLR with great anticipation. 

Personally we thank our good friends Steve and Sarah for all their efforts in promoting and hosting this FREE event.   

Mike and Brenda

[Bob23]

Steve:
  Reading your post- I thought it was a joke! How in the world could anyone not have had a good, no great time at CLR 2014? It's inconceivable for me to believe that. My side is still hurting from laughing at the dock party. And I thank you for all the work you put into the event. I'm sure I have no idea how much effort is involved but I thank you sincerely! As a good friend of mine once told me: "Don't take life too seriously- you may not make it out alive!" Might want to make that a CLR mantra.
  Whenever it is, it is at the top of my list to attend- even if I have to hitchhike out there. A 14 hour drive was nothing compared to the friends made, the laughs shared, the meals eaten together and the drinks imbibed. My only regret- was that I didn't pick up the tab for breakfast Sunday morning.
  Again, thank you Steve and Sarah ( and everyone) who makes this a memorable event. Why anyone would not attend is beyond me!
Bottoms up!
Bob23

[kickingbug1]

   you know what? we have decided to have the clr on the dates previously posted (the 27th through the 31st of july monday through friday.  for those who want to come before we will be available to help rig and launch and as always to have an impromtu dock party. we have found out in the past that not everyone will be able to attend on the dates specified but i know that during the week the lake is almost deserted as is the marina facility. this gives us more freedom both on the lake and off. the resteraunts , motels and campsites are also less crowded. im sorry if these dates dont suit everyone but all i can say is so be it. as to the event schedule, i am open to any and all suggestions that will increase the fun factor. although the race didnt go as smoothly as planned i still think it was fun. next year i think maybe Matt, if he attends might want to handle the race (he has gobs of race experience) but everyone should keep in mind the whole "race" thing is just for fun. i just want us all to finish the course as close together as possible and thus provide many great photo ops. the miscommunication about the raft up point was my fault, next year i will print up the "rules" and the agreed upon raft up and time frame. i did think that the location we ended up at was a great one. it wasnt my intention to make the clr a "overly structured" event rather a laid back deal. please, i repeat PLEASE send me any suggestions the you have. either here or at fordtruck52@yahoo    thanks

[cw021382]

Good choice Kickingbug1.  I am a new Compac owner so I have never attended clr, but I will be there this year.  The choice to have clr during the week when the lake is less crowded makes sense, and I hope everyone can adjust their plans to attend.  Setting a firm date as soon as possible is the best plan.  Thanks for all the effort you and your wife put into making this event happen.  As for the race: 

Man invented the slowest form of transportation - the sailboat - then decided to race them. - Philosopher Unknown

-Chris

[kickingbug1]

  thanks to all and hope to see you at this years event. my iron is hot so look out "bugs"

[Subsailor637]

I am so happy the dates are set and not changing.  I haven't had the opportunity to attend before as we take a week off around the 4th to be on our power yacht on Lake Michigan (please, no jokes that I go "both ways") and the CLR seemed to to closely follow or it landed on a week when I had commitments at the office.  This year is perfect so (God willing) the Admiral and I are looking forward to hauling our HC down and meeting all of you that attend!  Additionally, I concur that having the event during the week when the traffic is down and the marina is more "our own" is really quite brilliant!  Thanks to those that take the personal time and effort to plan this event!

P.S.  My wife Linda and I will be at the Strictly Sail (etc) Chicago show on Friday the 16th (again, less crowded) so we hope to run into some of you there.