Thu, 17 May 2012 19:58:38 -0500 Recent Content from Pressure Drop http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:00 -0500 <img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/83852916243006650530.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> <br /> <div align="center">Time remains within which to register for the Coastal Cup; an NOR amendment has been published moving the Entry Deadline back to May 27 at 1800. Don't pass up this opportunity to race down our beautiful and challenging Coast with your friends.<br /> <br /> Kame Richards of Pineapple Sails has graciously agreed to again speak at the skippers meeting on June 12 about strategies for the Race. Don't miss his informative presentation.<br /> <br /> If you have delivery sails and / or gear you would like help moving from Encinal http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2554-Coastal-Cup-2012 http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2554-Coastal-Cup-2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:46:00 -0500 <object class="restrain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="385" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2jCPa4BLnk"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2jCPa4BLnk" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <!--[if IE 6]> <embed width="640" height="385" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2jCPa4BLnk" /> <![endif]--></object> <br /> <br /> <br /> <i>The VX is a fresh and exciting sport one-design for the international two to three person racing enthusiast. The design http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2553-VX-One-Clips-23-knots-in-Sydney-Harbor http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2553-VX-One-Clips-23-knots-in-Sydney-Harbor Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:00 -0500 <object class="restrain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="385" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/aONfuJZeuX4"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aONfuJZeuX4" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <!--[if IE 6]> <embed width="640" height="385" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aONfuJZeuX4" /> <![endif]--></object> <br /> <br /> <br /> For the first time in the history of the America's Cup, young, talented sailors have a clear pathway towards competing for one http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2552-Youth-Americas-Cup-Announced-in-Venice http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2552-Youth-Americas-Cup-Announced-in-Venice Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:00 -0500 <img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/76029476914316517883.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> <br /> <br /> There is a Quantum open house at the Quantum Point Richmond loft tonight, May 17, between 5-8 pm. Ronnie Simpson will have his Moore 24 on display, guests can tour the loft, there will be wine and finger foods. Ronnie will be conducting a talk and they will be raising money to teach wounded veterans to sail. And it's free!<br /> <br /> Who: Anyone. It's free.<br /> What: Quantum Open house and Ronnie Simpson speaking gig<br /> When: Thursday May 17, 5-8 pm<br /> Where: Quantum Sails Point Richmond Loft<br /> <br http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2551-Quantum-Pacific-Open-House-With-Guest-Speaker-Ronnie-Simpson http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2551-Quantum-Pacific-Open-House-With-Guest-Speaker-Ronnie-Simpson Wed, 16 May 2012 20:34:00 -0500 <a href="http://youtu.be/SeYZTzEkGCY?t=3m49s" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/SeYZTzEkGCY?t=3m49s</a><br /> <br /> <br /> Emma &amp; Rob show there love for NYC and PBR at 3:49<br /> <br /> <object class="restrain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="385" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/SeYZTzEkGCY"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SeYZTzEkGCY" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <!--[if IE 6]> <embed width="640" height="385" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2550-Atlantic-Cup-Leg-1-Video http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2550-Atlantic-Cup-Leg-1-Video Wed, 16 May 2012 18:48:00 -0500 Introducing the SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System), the first of its kind, a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) device designed to be fitted to a lifejacket and assist in Man Overboard recovery.<br /> <br /> The SafeLink R10 transmits target survivor information, including structured alert messages, GPS position information and a unique serialised identity number back to the onboard plotter*. An inbuilt high precision GPS receiver provides accurate position information to assist in quick recovery of survivors. It will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours and has a 7 year battery storage life.<br /> <br /> It also features a flashing LED indicator light; to aid detection at night and a self test facility with http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2549-SafeLink-R10-SRS-(Survivor-Recovery-System) http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2549-SafeLink-R10-SRS-(Survivor-Recovery-System) Wed, 16 May 2012 18:39:00 -0500 <img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/81423444628140158395.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> <br /> According vsail.info, tommorow's surprise announcement at Union Square in SF will amount to the official announcement of Red Bulls sponsorship of Oracle Racing, as well as the sponsorship for the Youth Americas Cup. The Union Square location could also mean a retail outlet, possibly with Louis Vuitton to buy all your AC34 Swag! IN other news, Grant Zimmer has been announced as the new <a href="http://www.americascup.com/en/Teams/ORACLE-TEAM-USA/Latest/News/2012/05-May/Multiple-Americas-Cup-winner-joins-ORACLE-TEAM-USA/" target="_blank">Oracle General Manager</a>. The move along http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2548-No-Bull-Red-Bull-To-Sponsor-Oracle-Racing http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2548-No-Bull-Red-Bull-To-Sponsor-Oracle-Racing Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:00 -0500 <img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/25998085416956873595.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> <br /> Andy Costello's J-125 has been making some waves recently, with a straight bullet division win in the BBS, Elapsed time win in Lightship, Overall win in Crewed Farallones and 1st monohull in Vallejo. Andy was disappointed to have to drop out of last years Trans Pac, but is carrying on with the quest for Hawaii in this years Pacific Cup. With an all star crew of Trevor Baylis, Skip and Jody McCormick and Matt Noble on board, early Vegas odds have them as 3-1 favorites to win the division.<br /> <br /> and now through the magic of modern technology, they even have their own blog: <a http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2547-Double-Trouble-Goes-Digital http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2547-Double-Trouble-Goes-Digital Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:00 -0500 <img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/64526759827365536249.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> X-40 Smart Recruiters out on their maiden voyage.<br /> photo©<a href="http://www.smartrecruiters.com" target="_blank">http://www.smartrecruiters.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> You might have noticed over the past weekend a new cat in town cruising about the North Bay sporting a <a href="http://www.smartrecruiters.com/static/" target="_blank">Smart Recruiters</a> logo on the sail.? That cat is a 1st edition Extreme 40 Cat, nee the Old I-Shares cat now the property of Jerome Ternyck, CEO and founder of Smart Recruiters, http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2546-Who-s-Cat-is-That http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2546-Who-s-Cat-is-That Wed, 16 May 2012 08:02:00 -0500 Many of you have seen this classic shiny silver C&amp;C out cruising and racing around the Puget Sound, ever wonder it's story is? John &amp; Donna DeMeyer take the time to tell us about their C&amp;C 43 Carmanah:<br /> <br /> <div align="center"><img src="http://siteground15.com/~pressur9/imagehost/images/31680555147106707399.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><br /> <b>Tell us about yourself and your sailing experience?</b><br /> <br /> Donna &amp; I originally moved to the Seattle area for the sailing opportunities. We love all aspects of boats and boating and spend most of our free time and money cruising, racing or upgrading our boats. Carmanah http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2545-Sailboat-Diaries-of-the-Pacific-Northwest-4 http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?2545-Sailboat-Diaries-of-the-Pacific-Northwest-4