Greetings,

After watching the Spitfire video for about the umpteenth time, it struck me having an F16 video might be fun. And having one might help to promote the class worldwide.

My basic vision is to gather a small collection of videos showing various F16's sailing around the world. The video would be done over a music soundtrack - the old Chuck Berry soung, "Sweet Little 16" might be nice - to get the viewers blood pumping. Once the video was complete, we'd post it on the website for viewing.

If it meets with everyone's approval, we'd hang it out there permanently. We could maybe even give them out on mini discs to people who contact our class reps for more information.

The video would feature all of the boats (Taipan, Blade, Stealth, Spitfire, Mosquito, etc.) currently sailing as F16's. We might even identify some of the more popular cats (Isotope, Freestyle 474, Cobra, Mystere 5.0XL, Nacra 5.0, etc.) that could be easily converted to sail as F16's.

And now comes the good part. I live in SoCal and have a friend who produces music videos professionally. (Doesn't everyone in LA know a record producer?) I think there's a reasonable chance I can get the finished product produced at no cost to the group.

If all of you fine F16 people think the idea has merit, let me know. I'll start putting it together. One thing I will need from all of you is the sailing videos. So, if you're onboard with a video promotion let me know, and send me your sailing tapes as soon as possible.

John Metzig
Nacra F16 (US74)

Excellent idea!

Ive been looking for a video featuring a Taipan or a Blade, with the caliber of that spitfire video but havent found it yet. Ive seen that spitfire video more than I care to admit hehehe, but since my interest right now is to eventually get a taipan or a blade, a video on F16 will be far more useful.

This is in my opinion a great idea, and really hope it goes thru!

Okay John,

Bring some gear up to Huntington--me and Paul will meet you there and lets get some footage.

Thanks for the offer Eric.

I'll get back to you by phone today to work out details. But it sounds like a great way to get started. I'll be able to bring my boat as well. Yeah, it's set to go - finally.

John

Hey All,

I'm heading up to Huntington Lake this weekend, (Aug. 7th and 8th), for the "Mile High - North vs. South Regatta". I'm having a summer to remember racing the F16 and am psyched at the interest the boat generates at each new local !!

John,if you come to the regatta this weekend i've a digital video camera you could use to shoot some footage. Huntington is a 15kts.+ sure bet and has lotsa hot reaches on the long downhill !

Bye the bye, anyone know where I could get a replacement tiller extension ( 5/8" dia. x 90+" length) in the San Francisco Bay area by Thursday of this week (tried all the usual suppliers but no luck...). hate to go the bamboo and hose clamp route....

warm regards,


Paul Kilkenny
USA #300

Paul,

That definately is a possibility. How about shooting me a phone number (you can used my personal email: [email][email protected])[/email] and let's see if we can coordinate.

Looking forward to sailing with you...
John
Nacra F16 (US 74)