July/August 2006

On the Cover:  A seagull is captured mid-flight as Jan Pehrson snaps the action of Geronimo under the Golden Gate in San Francisco Bay.

News Briefs:
• ACR Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Lives
• Auxiliarist Earns Silver Medal
• Coast Guard Aux. Gets Safety Award
• ICW Cruisers No Longer Lost
• AWW Helps Stop Terrorists

Featured Products:
• TaylorBrite LED Interior Lights
• Up-N-Out Safety Ladder
• ACR AquaFix P-EPIRB
• TackTick Triducer
• Spectra Aquifer 150 Watermaker
• EZ Hold-It System

Letters:
• Chiodi!, by Lee Martin
• Not Complaining, by Jim Moyer
• Northern Trip, by David Edsall

Corinne’s Culinary Corner:
Breakfast
by Corinne Kanter
• Sausage Squares
• Pumpkin Pancakes
• Burritos
• PB&J French Toast
• Easy Spreads

Dealing with Interference and Suppression
by Terry Buddell
There are many sources for electrical interference. Learn some ways to identify them and solve the problem.

Attitude: The Other Side of Safety
by Jim Howard
Rules and technology are great for safety, but without the mental attitude to go along with them, they are not as effective.

The Archaic Future of Standing Rigging
by Christopher Kinzel
Rigging does not have to be metal wire... does it? After many phone calls and extensive research, the author forges ahead and tries Dynex 75.


Syncopated Rhythm
by Roger Webb
Aikane/Catamaran Village is a catamaran repair facility in Trinidad.

SAILING: A Redeemer of Eco-Sinners
by Patsy Hallen
Teaching Environmental Ethics seems a bit moot when not practicing what one preaches. Sailing makes us more aware of nature and our effects on it.

Trouble in Paradise
by Jo Djubal
What can you do when you’re caught in extreme weather situations? First, prepare for it and know your surroundings.


Bill & Gary’s Excellent Adventures
by Gary Friesen
Aboard his Mystère 6.0 Whisk, Gary and friend Bill Mattson continue to explore the protected habitat of the Channel Islands.


Cat2Fold: Dreams Do Come True
by Heidi and Rafi Francke
Many years, and many boats later, this couple finally has their dream boat. Designed from the ground up, this boat has everything they are looking for and more.


Seawind 1160: Two Opinions About the Same Catamaran
by Roger Webb & Charles Chiodi
It is said there are two sides to every story... well, here are two views, one from a sailor and the other from the publisher.


Building Your Own Boat
by Rich Leon
When building a boat, one has to consider all the factors that come into play. After careful planning, the author decides to undertake the project of building his own Wharram Tiki 26.


Danish Madman – Part II
by Øyvind Bordal
As the project continues, Michael Strynøe finds himself full of ambition, but lacking the backing – sponsors are hard to come by. Though still a long way off, he perseveres to get his 50’ giant completed.

Get Ready for Hurricane Season
The Coleman Company has compiled a checklist to help get items ready for the bad weather to come.

Hurricane Bridal System
This bridal system from Colligo Nautique will anchor sailboats securely in high winds and waves.

Race Announcements:
• Buzzard’s Bay Regatta
• Juana Good Time Regatta
• Hobie 16 North Americans Selected for Pan Am Trials
• US Sailing Names National Team
• Alacrity is the Lone American Entry for Great Britain & Ireland Race


Nokia Oops Cup
by Øyvind Bordal
The Open Ocean Performance Sailing race takes place in Scandinavian waters and has seven stopovers.

St. Croix International Regatta
by Carol M. Bareuther
Seven of the 31 boats participating in this small race were multihulls.


Figeroa Takes Culebra
by Carol M. Bareuther
The competition is fierce in this race off the coast of one of Puerto Rico’s islands.

International Rolex Regatta
by Carol M. Bareuther
The lure of a Rolex watch entices a fleet of 10 beach cat sailors to compete.

BVI Spring Regatta
by Carol M. Bareuther
Both large and small multis reveled at this year’s regatta.

Australia’s Brisbane to Gladstone Race – The First Fourteen Years
by Jo Djubal
This race is so iconic that it has grown into one of the biggest events on the yachting calendar. Jo was lucky enough to be given a handful of old race programs... which she would like to share some highlights of the history.


Geronimo Conquers Pacific Records
by Bruna Shidler
Didier Ragot takes you aboard Olivier de Kersauson’s screaming giant and recounts the record setting adventure.

Geronimo Impressions
by Dick Newick

Footloose Adds 47’ Cat to Fleet

Josephine Williams Named Brand Manager

Tony Bullimore’s Solo Challenge to Promote 2006 Doha Asian Games

Electric Marine Propulsion
David Tether is back with new vigor to create and promote electric motors.