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RACING
ON SHELLSHOCK
How do I sign up to be a crew member of Shellshock?
Just send an email one of the owners and we will get back to you as soon
as possible. There are no guarantees.
Do I need to know how to sail?
No. Commitment and consistency are more important than experience.
By the end of the summer you will know a lot more about sailing
and sailboat racing.
What type of commitment are you asking for?
Shellshock will be racing in about 2-3 races per week, Saturday,
Sunday and sometimes Wednesday. For most races on the weekends,
the crew needs to be on the boat at 1000 and expect to be finished
by 1600. Check the racing schedule for actual dates and start times.
What
will racing be like?
Shellshock will be racing in MORF (Midwest Open Racing Fleet), which
is a small, relaxed, but competitive fleet. The goal is to learn
the boat and have fun. You generally have more fun when you are going
fast and winning, however.
What will I do on the boat?
You will be responsible for trimming the sails, helping with tactics,
tacking/gybing the boat.
Will becoming a crew cost any money?
Initially, no. But as you start to get serious, you might want to
purchase a few things, that makes racing easier and more fun.
Sailing gloves ($12-50), keeps from getting rope burn and keeps your
hand nice and soft. A spray top ($50-80), keeps you dry on those
days when the waves are high. Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, bug spray are
a few more accessories that you might want to have handy. Also, buying
refreshments for the crew (rum, water, and beer) is always appreciated.
There is also the cost of the Tender Service.
Do I need to take steroids?
No. Shellshock is very light, and thus has relatively low sail loads.
Agility is more important, since you will be required to move
from side to side frequently.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. If you find that you need to use your swimming skills while sailing,
something has gone awry.
CRUSING ON SHELLSHOCK
If I don’t race, will I still get to sail?
Of course. Shellshock offers many opportunities for casual sailing
over the summer. The boat also has a great spot for the July
3rd and Venetian Night fireworks show.
I don’t know anything about
boating, can I still come on board?
Relax, you will not be expected
to do too much work on the boat, but a helping hand is always
welcome.
I can’t swim and the water scares me?
There is nothing to worry about.
Shellshock has all the necessary safety gear and has enough PFDs
(personal flotation devices) on board.
I enjoy the idea of sailing,
but I am prone to motion sickness. Is there something I can do
to make the event more enjoyable?
You can get over the counter
pills, patches and/or wrist bands that nullify the effects of
motion sickness. Visit this (and other) websites for some helpful
tips.
Can I bring a small child and/or pet?
As the boat has an open
aft cockpit, we feel that this is not a good idea.
What should
I wear?
Dress accordingly and think layers. Sunglasses, hat and
your favorite sunscreen are recommended. There is a limited
amount of space on the boat, so please make sure to fit it
all in a small backpack. Please do not bring black soled shoes
or footwear that would mark up the white deck.
I heard that red
wine marks up the boat, and I have this really great Château Lafite-Rothschild,
can I still bring it?
Of course you can. Yes, red wine will mark
up the boat, but we have no intention of spilling the stuff.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Other than transportation and/or parking, is there anything
I need to buy?
A Tender Service pass ($4 one way, purchased
at the Monroe Harbor Master) will allow you to be shuttled, on
a water taxi, to where Shellshock is moored. Note that
you can buy a book of ten passes for $30 - great for
large groups or regular guests.
What are the Tender’s hours?
Monday-Thursday, 0900-2330. Friday
0900, running continuously to Sunday 2330.
Is there somewhere
close I can purchase a bag of ice?
The Monroe Harbor Master
sells ice. Buy your ticket ($2 for one bag) from them,
grab your ice from the ice chest at the end of the dock
and bring it on board the Tender, where you can place
it into the cooler on board. Remember to retrieve it
before you board Shellshock and render the your ice ticket to the driver.
The
boat tends to heel a lot, what keeps the boat from tipping
over?
There is a big lead keel 5.5 feet below the boat
the aids in the righting motion of the boat. The helmsman
also has some control of hell angle. The boat may broach,
but should not capsize.
Those are some cool shirts, can
I get one?
You can purchase Shellshock gear from this
page. Also, crew members receive tee shirts.
How did you come up with the
name of Shellshock?
Shellshock is named after a New Order song from their 1987 album, Substance. Jeremy
and Anthony had gone through an extensive name analysis project and Shellshock
has always kept coming onto the list.
What does Shellshock meaning and usage?
01. Shellshock is the name of a J/92 sailboat
owned by Jeremy Alexis and Anthony Marty.
02. Shellshock is a single released
by British group New Order in March 1986. The song appeared on the soundtrack
to the movie Pretty in
Pink of the same year. It was later released on the Substance
album in 1987.
03. Shellshock was a term used during the First
World War to describe the psychological trauma suffered by soldiers serving on
the battlefront.
04. Shellshock is a campaign organized
by European Association of Zoos
and Aquaria to protect endangered species of
tortoises and turtles and terrapins.
05. Shellshock is a band of four people
pushing the boundaries of digital metal, mixing heavy, angry, edgy metal with
the dark twisted elements of drum and bass in a Lab in England.
06. Shellshock is an independent, national music
distributor based in London.
07. Shell Shock is a type
face.
08. ShellShock:
Nam 67 is a single person video game, developed by Guerilla
Games and
Eidos Interactive,
for console gaming. The game was released on September 2004.
09. Shellshock Combat
System is a table
top wargame.
10. Shell Shock 420 is a Canadian website promoting "Cutting
Edge Cannabis Culture." |
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