Winter 2011-2012

Well she is back at the slip after her delivery from Los Angeles this summer and as the temperatures cools the work pace heats up. As of today the head cabinetry is torn apart and we will be cutting into the deck to replace what seems to be rotted decking. When the port forward lower is tightened up the deck bulges at the chain plate. so the plan is to identify the rotted area, cut it out from below and glass it back together. The water maker is also ready to be un-assemble when the new membrane arrives. All things point to a failed membrane as the reason for its failure during Transpac. will post more information as it becomes available. Also on the list of items for this winter are re-plumbing the head to include vented loops where appropriate, glassing over possibly four through hulls, replacing the others with flush closing units and then attaching the plumbing that now is connected to 7 openings down to 3. Installation of a sump in the bilge for the head sink and shower sump; this will correct several annoying problems while under sail and help keep the head smelling much better. I have removed and resealed all of the windows, replaced the two opening ports and am happy to say no more leaks....that is at least under the hose and rain test we will see when out in the ocean pounding into waves. I am half way through sealing all the chain plates as well, I have removed all of the port side, opened up the holes in the deck, filled the old screw holes with epoxy and resealed they also seem to be holding up to rain and the hose.

Spring Haul Out 2011

Now that Transpac is done and I'm not worried if Team Hassle knows what my bottom looks like Ill post a few pictures. Peregrine was in the yard for five weeks and got a new spinnaker car and track (Harken captive ball bearings), new stripes and an amazing bottom. We sanded to barrier coat fixed some blisters and a nasty crack we found down the center line just forward of the keel which ran about 3 feet and was up to an inch deep in places. We then sprayed five coats of Balto Plate and burnished it to a mirror finish. If you look closely at the pictures you can see the reflections.

Transpac 2011

Transpac Start:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WvWNkjEMuw


Transpac has come and gone we didn't have the finish we would have liked but the experience was awesome! Peregrine and crew had a great start hitting the line with full speed and within seconds of the gun. After the first day we had the lead in the Aloha class and stayed in front for 3 more until we had to retire. On the fourth day during our charging routine the water maker would not produce good product, we tried for two days to repair the unit but were unsuccessful. We wont know for sure until we get the boat home and tear the unit apart but the initial diagnosis is either a failed brine seal or oil in the membrane. during the eight days at sea we racked up over a 1000 miles and had allot of fun. At the time we withdrew we were one day away from crossing the Pacific Ridge and deploying our chutes. We nailed every milestone up to that point and were in the position relative to our competitors and the course that we planned. When we turned back to Long Beach it was with our heads held high and our hearts down low. I cant thank the crew (Dan Symonds, Randy Doull, Jim Brenden, Ferenc Feher and Shannon Hunt) enough for the incredible efforts they put forth prior to and during the race. Thank you all!!

Coastal Cup

Peregrine took first in her class at this years Coastal Cup. The race ran from San Francisco to Catalina Island and was 360 miles. Winds ranged from 30-40 knots the first day and night and then settled into the mid 20s for the second day and night, we went about 50 miles offshore and to sum it up it was Mr. Toad's wild ride. Peregrine was the only boat in our class to finish as the competitors retired after the first day with substantial damage to their spinnaker inventories. She is now in Long Beach and waiting for the start of the Transpac in 11 days!! Aloha

Oregon Offshore

Peregrine took first in class finishing at 12:43 AM Saturday morning just short of 40 hours f rom the finish. 20 Knots downwind all the way up the coast and then a mostly downwind leg up the stratits. Peregrine finished first in B class. We had Shannon come up from Los Angeles to sail with us and are happy to say she is our sixth and final crew member for Transpac. In a word AWESOME!

Following video is of Jim Brenden at the wheel driving downwind in 20 some knots.

Race Schedule

Just about done with the boat prep a little bit of attention to the bottom and then we start shaking down the boat and working on crew comfort. Peregrine will have quite a few miles under her keel before the start of Transpac on July 4th. May 12-15: Oregon Offshore (Astoria, OR to Victoria, CN 193 miles) May 28-30: Swiftsure Lightship Classic (143 miles) June 15-20: Coastal Cup (Sanfrancisco to Catalina Island, 300+ miles) July 4th: Transpac (Long Beach to Honolulu, 2225 Miles)

Instrument Housing

Finally, after repairing the the hatch slides and installing a grab rail in the cabin on the centerline I was able to complete the instrument installation. New Nexus instruments and the housing over the companion way.