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Wrap Stars The Best in Furling Gear is All Right Here! We can’t think of anythi nything ng tha that’s t’s done more to make sail ha handling easier, more convenient or safer than modern headsail furling systems. Whether you are adding a new furling system to your boat, or need to replace some parts and pieces of the one you’ve already got, West Marine has what you need! We carry furling gear from all the best brands, so we can help you to choose which system will best meet your sailing style and budget. For more information about the furling systems we offer, visit westmarine.com or our Rigging Shops in Alameda, San Diego or Seattle (Westlake). We have 17 stores in Northern California, including our Alameda Sailing Superstore! Visit westmarine.com to find the store nearest you. Page 22 • Latitude 38 • July, 2010 LATITUDE / ROB LETTERS her autopilot resulted in her fi rst Nereida going up on a beach in Mexico while she slept. ⇑⇓SAN FRANCISCO FLUBBED IT My family and I recently returned to England, having visited San Francisco to watch the Clipper Round the World yachts complete the 5,680-mile Race 7 from Qingdao (China) to San Francisco. The competitors had to endure the most arduous and diffi cult weather the Pacifi c could throw at them, with very strong winds and tumultuous seas. During the race, California, the State of California's representative, was dismasted and required assistance to get to San Francisco. Because she was escorted the last 2,000 miles by Hull & Humber, Spirit of Australia, and latterly Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, four boats arrived in San Francisco at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. We and our family and friends had assembled at the Golden Gate YC to receive the crews after their 35 days at sea. So what a disappointment it was to fi nd that the yacht club had not opened their bar, and no offi cials were present to welcome the crews and visitors. There was further disgust when the crews had to wait another 3½ hours for Immigration offi cials to allow them to enter the country. Further, the boats were moored on both sides of the harbor, so some of the crews had to walk the very, very long way around the harbor to get to the yacht club, which was their base. It appears that San Francisco virtually ignored the presence of these racing vessels and their crews. When it came to a welcoming attitude and generous hospitality, San Francisco comes at the bottom of the list! I note in your magazine that San Francisco is hoping to host the America's Cup. The city has had the opportunity to show what it can do, and fl ubbed it. In my opinion, San Francisco does not even deserve to be considered for hosting such a prestigious event. I was pleased to read the article on page 92 of the May issue by Rob Grant. At least your magazine showed some recognition. Brian Trelivijg Ex-Royal Navy Brian — That you would rate San Francisco at the bottom of the list for hospitality shown to the Clipper Race boats doesn't particularly surprise us. Nor do we think it's unfair. Despite the fact the San Francisco was largely built on sailing, and was once the sailing gateway to trade with the Orient, the general population's primary interests lie elsewhere. That's just the way it is, as you can't make people like something. Further, just because Not overly satisfi ed with their reception in San Francisco, the Clipper Race fl eet blasted somebody puts the out the Gate. name 'California ' ' on the transom of a vessel doesn't necessarily mean that Californians are going to identify with her. If you look at the facts, the Clipper Race is undeniably a tremendous sailing adventure. Yet for whatever reason, it hasn't captivated the imagination or hearts of California sailors. Maybe it has something to do with its being a for-profi t
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