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1. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   Didn't feel like watching Grease live on the telly, so I started typing. 

   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygPrMwrn8Ne9MBjeA3GcuYH4lsznvNav-AASKJUPQXI/edit?usp=sharing

   Separate tabs for each event. If you see any errors let me know. 

   Posted 6 years ago #
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   JulianChandler
   Member

   MM, Thanks for this! As a rower only, with no sail assist, I'd really be interested in a Human Powered only class....no way to parse out such info "in your spare time"? Any idea why such a class does not seem to exist? 

   Posted 6 years ago #
3. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   Class 2 is human power only, kayaks and canoes with no sail assist. There isn't really a row-row only class, since as far as I know, BeastOarman is the only one up to now who has been crazy enough to try. He's in Class 2. I don't know why you are in Class 4. 

   Is this like your boat? 

   

   Doooobrd has a similar boat, but propelled with a Mirage drive that's been in Class 4 for several challenges. He's in the UFC this year, also in Class 4. 

    

   The class thing is kind of arbitrary though. You'll be able to look around at the start and figure out who is racing in similar boats as you and who will mentally mark as your main competitors. Whether or not you want to talk smack with them before the race is entirely up to you. :)

   Posted 6 years ago #
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   JulianChandler
   Member

   MM, When going through the various classifications, Class 2 was for kayaks.  I'm a rowboat, so I figured only class 4 fit.  However, it makes more sense to be in Class 2 for me.  I suspect when these classifications were set up no one considered a rowboat? Oh, what to do...?! 

   Posted 6 years ago #
5. 

   JulianChandler
   Member

   MM, yes, the above photo is a RowCruiser (designed by Colin Angus), the exact same design as mine (only difference is a change in hatch design). I was unaware that anyone had desined a RowCruiser with a Mirage drive.  Mine is oar only.  And lots of Ibuprofen.  

   Posted 6 years ago #
6. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   JC: my suggestion is to discuss it with Chief. Whatever he says, them's the rules. But it's not like we're racing for money. You know who you're racing against.  

   Posted 6 years ago #
7. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   By the way, the spreadsheet does not allow you to make any edits. If you'd like to download your own copy, from the menu select "File" and "Download As" and you can save a copy to your local hard drive in one of many different formats. 

   Posted 6 years ago #
8. 

   BeastOarman
   Member

   Julian, you should be in Class 2 if you are not using a sail IMO.  I rowed an Alden Ocean 18 in Class 1 because I had a sail, this year am rowing a custom mod in class 2 without one.

   Posted 6 years ago #
9. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   Julian, Doooobrd's is a Paul Gartside design, IIRC. Pictures I've seen look nice. 

   Posted 6 years ago #
10. 

    Sundance
    Member

    Say it aint so.  No KiwiBird on the roster for this year?

    Posted 6 years ago #
11. 

    JulianChandler
    Member

    Does Chief read these posts? You've convinced me that I should investigate getting moved to Class 2.  I'm more than happy to throw down with the Kayakers! 

    Posted 6 years ago #
12. 

    Karank
    Member

    JC, just e-mail him with the explianation / request. 

    Posted 6 years ago #
13. 

    JulianChandler
    Member

    Karank, Did so! 

    Posted 6 years ago #
14. 

    JulianChandler
    Member

    MM, the Chief has moved me into Class 2.  Hello human-powered mates (as well as SUP's, of course)!

    Posted 6 years ago #
15. 

    Kapakahi
    Member

    "stay classy" - Fort De Soto

     

    kap

    Posted 6 years ago #
16. 

    SaltySack
    Member

    I guess I'm only one dumb enough to paddle a sup this year....

    Posted 6 years ago #
17. 

    MisterMoon
    Member

    JulianChandler wrote:

    MM, the Chief has moved me into Class 2.  Hello human-powered mates (as well as SUP's, of course)!

    Fixed. If there are any other changes/additions let me know. 

    Posted 6 years ago #
18. 

    Chief
    Coastal Vagabond

    I have nothing against row boats, but they are difficult to put into our classes. Depending on how they are rigged they can go in virtually all classes. Anyone with a row boat can contact me to discuss how their boat is rigged and which class to enter in.

    I would be happy to establish an expedition rowing class or a special designation within an existing class if we get a minimum of 10 boats rigged the same way. Note that I want expedition type rowing boats like the ones we have this year if there is going to be a special class.

    Posted 6 years ago #
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    JulianChandler
    Member

    Thanks, Chief! We're trying to get rowboats the respect they deserve! We tried to enter the Yukon Quest with a rowboat, but they judged that a rowboat is not "traditional" enough.  So we ran the course anyway in a rowboat but not as official entrants.  And this year I see the Yukon Quest folks have decided that SUPS can be with the kayaks and canoes--guess they think SUPS are more traditional Yukon River craft than a rowboat...

    Posted 6 years ago #

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