A Review of:
July/August 2000
On the Cover: The helmsman’s view from behind the wheel of the new Catana 472 catamaran. The starboard side is a mirror image of this scenery.
Contents:
News:
New Products:
Letters:
Corinne’s Culinary Corner:
Mix Magic – Part 2
by Corinne Kanter
• Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix
• Quick Bread Mix
• Flavored Mocha Drink Mix
• Vegetable Rice Mix
• Classic Onion Soup Mix
Electrics: Electric Power for Charter Boats –
Part 2
by Kevin Jeffrey
This article covers system components, batteries, monitors, and appliances.
The United States Decision to Stop Degrading GPS Accuracy
President Clinton declares the United States will stop the intentional degradation
of GPS signals. In turn, civilian users will be able to pinpoint locations up to ten times
more accurately than before.
Cruising:
Delivering Cherokee – Part 2
by Dave Fairless
The continuation of the trip from Long Beach to Morro Bay, California – aboard
the Cross 42 trimaran Cherokee.
A Sordid Tale of Addiction
by Lincoln Rowley
A story of one man’s passion, or obsession, for the speed of A-Cat sailing.
Working with a Yacht Designer
by Erik Lerouge
The job of a yacht designer encompasses many different aspects, including artistic
talent, technical knowledge, and experience. Erik shares stories and techniques of how to
design the right boat for its intent.
Designs:
Catri 23 Production Has Begun
by Aldis Eglais
The hydrofoiled Latvian Catri returns – as a 23-foot version. On the surface,
this boat looks like an ordinary trimaran, but as soon as the wind picks up it’s
anything but. It can be used as cruiser or racer, with its conventional layout of a
compact cockpit and accommodation to sleep three below.
Comparing Cruising Catamarans
by Ralf. G. Weise
Even though MM doesn’t agree with all written in this article, it published
this comparison of an Athena 38, Lagoon 380, Prout 38, and Catana 401, which first
appeared in PALSTEK Magazine.
Racing:
2000 Isotope Nationals
by Alan Wolfe
Dan Flanigan comes from behind to win this regatta held at the coast of Oriental,
North Carolina.
Sailing Norway’s Faerder Race Aboard a TRT 1200 GT
by Don Wigston
Don gets invited by Marius Rosvold to crew aboard Våghals in this
1,064-boat regatta, which runs from Oslo, Norway to the Faerder Light.
2000 Swiftsure Multihull Race
by Pat McGarry
Simply the Best, the Formula 40, is back in action as Dragonfly and
proceeds to win the Canadian regatta. The Cape Flattery leg is 104 n.m., which starts from
Clover Point, rounds at the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, then returns back at
Victoria’s inner harbor.
The Swiftsure Aboard
Wild Child
by Brian Aldous
It’s not every day that you get to sail with one of the best sailors in the
game, but Brian gets a rare treat as Randy Smyth takes the helm of his F-25C.
The Tunnock’s Scottish Island Peaks Race
by Ross Hobson
The biggest of its kind, this race is not for the weak. With injuries just weeks
before the race, Mark Rigby and Rob Jebb join the Ronin Team as top-notch fell runners.
The race starts with a five-mile running race in Oban; then a sail to Salen – 20
miles away; followed by a 21-mile, 3000+ foot climb of Ben Mor; then a sail from Jura to
Arran; then onto Goat Fell and Troon.
Peaks Debut
by Terry Travers
Slingshot (a Robin Chamberlin-designed catamaran) ends up being the only
multihull to compete when three other multis drop out due to problems. Pretty much right
out of the box, these rugged Australian waters turn out to be a 327-mile test sail. Even
though the boat and runners held their own, it wasn’t enough to pull off a multihull
victory.
First Annual Windrider 16 East Coast Championship Regatta
by M. Hoover & C.
Gleason
With the success that the Windrider has had, it was only a matter of time before it
became a one-design class. With its wide range of appeal, this "speedy spider"
is fun for young and old alike.
Windrider Owners to Gather for National Championships & Owners Rendevous
This year’s event is expected to have upward of 75 boats with sailors from all
over the world.
Queens Cup 2000
by Trey Ritter
This was the first year that multihulls were able to participate in this 68-mile
race from Milwaukee to Grand Haven.
Corsair-Class Chicago Nood 2000
by Trey Ritter
This year’s event had 286 boats racing on three
courses at Monroe Harbor.
Mike Horn Continues
In the last issue we left Mike in Borneo. He has now crossed the Indian Ocean on
his Corsair F-28 and is traveling on foot and by bicycle through Africa.
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