JULY- august 1998 issue

July/August 1998

On the Cover: Mike McGarry pushes the RAVE™, one of Wilderness Systems’ fun- and fast-products, to its limits.

Contents:

News:
• Yeoman Acquires Brookes & Gatehouse
• Dick Newick Lectures at Landing School
• New Farrier Cats are Coming
• Inflatable Life Jackets Make the Grade
• CIM New Day-Charter Cats
• Docking a Folded Farrier Tri

Featured Products:
• Aurora Clear View
• Marine East Plastic Double Cup Holder
• Bainbridge DIAX-LSP Sailcloth
• Marine East Dock Line Boat Cleat
• Vanguard Laser cat

Belize: Blue Waters & Green Jungles
by Jamie Childress
Join Jamie and wife as they explore the lost Mayan ruins in the heart of the Belize jungles.

Corinne's Culinary Corner: Vinegars and Oils
by Corinne Kanter

Letters:
• Diesel Distinction by Jock Tulloch
• Cat Crazy by Ron Bartholomew
• Trimarans Are Faster by Gabriel von Euler (Reply by Derek Kelsall)
• Silicone for Implants by Mel Rowe-Clark
• Single-Handed Sailing by Jim Howard (Reply by Charles Chiodi)
• Lift Lust by Ian Farrier

Aaahhh... this is Cruising:
A Convert's First Cruise on a Trimaran
by Ralph B. Pears
As Ralph sails his Crowther-designed vessel in Casco Bay – Maine, he learns that his newly-owned boat can take rough weather abuse.

The Last Sail Across the Gulf of Mexico
by Frank Tuma
Frank and 'family' decided if they were to relax and enjoy cruising they were going to have to do it on the east side of the Gulf. So, they loaded up their trimaran and sailed some 700 miles from Houston to Florida.

Just One More Trip – Part 2
by Donna LoCelso
Time Bandit cruises from Hualtaco to Bahia Honda – They almost crash into a wall of cliffs • Donna almost 'loses' a finger • Dick falls off the side of the road • The crew meets up with some old friends and they have lunch at Hotel Luminosa • Dick has to go home to take care of his own boat • Gordon catches a bull Mahi Mahi.

Navigation:
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age
by Earl Hinz
Even though a GPS (Global Positioning System) is easier to use and more accurate, it’s not always reliable – due to government control. Every sailor should know how to navigate by the stars as a backup, in case technology fails.

Seamanship:
Surviving Cold Water Hypothermia
by Randy Rowland
Hypothermia is not a subject to be taken lightly. Safety experts estimate that half of all drowning victims actually die from the fatal effects of cold water. This well thought-out article explains the different procedures that should be taken to prevent and to treat hypothermia, depending on the situation.

"Don't Call Me Normal!"
by Greg A. Jacobs
Once a designer for O'Brien Sailboards, Greg can recall the fun he used to have zipping around on shortboards and Hobie Cats; which would be thought to have come to an end when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the armpits down. He wouldn't let his handicap get in his way – he loved speed too much. He eventually acquired a Slatts 22 proa, then a Fulmar 19 trimaran – which was custom fitted. Now he just has to resist the temptation of the new Rave.

Can I Really Save Big Bucks by Buying Boats in the Bahamas?
by Ron Butler
Don't be to sure about saving money by buying boats in the islands... Read Ron’s account on what it took him to acquire a boat. The worst part was dealing with ‘island time.’ Part two will be in the next issue.

Windrider
by Charles K. Chiodi
Charles ventured down to North Carolina to visit the laid-back man behind the scenes, Company-President Andy Zimmerman. He came back with an idea of what Wilderness Systems and the Windrider™ are all about.

Testing the Windrider
by Philip Thompson
Learn about the Windrider’s unique shape, construction, rigging and how to sail it. Unlike some boats, the Windrider is very easy to sail. “It is eminently suited to someone who wants to go sailing, camping, or use it as an after-work escape machine.”

The Sea Pearl TRI-21
This 21' trimaran has a Cat-Ketch rig with no forestays, backstays or shrouds. It has leeboards which are side-mounted between the crossbeams. It also has a convertible cabin for overnight trips.

How-To:
One bank or two?
by Kevin Jeffrey
Figuring out the best way to store electrical power on board can be confusing, so Kevin gives a few tips to help you make the decision.

Type III MSD Holding Tank System
by Charles E. Kanter
Why worry about whether your toilet system is going to work 'this time' or not. This keep-it- simple system makes the holding tank system practical. There are no macerator pumps or "Ys" to fail – this works on gravity, and it is USCG approved.

Races:
Weather Worries follow the Worrell 1000
Although a confusing start, the race started as planned, but then the weather turned hostile, destroying boats and almost claiming lives. Only 7 out of the 21 starters finished the race.

Man Overboard!
by Shane Nestle
The Worrell 1000 is definitely not for the weak, as proven here in this account of Shane’s life-threatening encounter with the dark and stormy sea. Not knowing whether he was going to live or die, he swam in search of the shore and safety. Knowing the situation which threw
him from the boat, he didn't know whether his teammate could endure such abuse. If his friend was also swept into the lurking depths, there was little chance for rescue, since he wasn't wearing his EPIRB. Realizing he might be Mike’s only shot at survival, he pressed on. As his limbs became numb, the shore came into view. Would help see him in time, or would he be pushed back into the unforgiving blackness?

Martha’s Vinyard Black Dog Dash
by Charles K. Chiodi
It was sweltering hot that day, as the sun beat down upon the boats. A good day for a tan, or a burn (for those of us who forgot the sunblock). There wasn’t much breeze even for comfort, nevermind a race. Due to lack of wind, the race became a leisurely sail from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown, taking 5-6 hours. Overall it was a pleasant time, with a party at day’s end.

Buzzard's Bay Regatta
by Charles K. Chiodi
A five-ring circus couldn’t have been more interesting than this regatta with its five circles of racing courses. The Vanguards & Lasers, J-22/24s, Shields, 420s, and PHRF & Multihulls kept both the Race Committes and the Press busy all weekend.

In Memory of David Allen Keiper
by Claus-Christian Plaass, Dave Culp, and Joseph Norwood
In the morning hours of Saturday, June 27th, Dave died of a heart attack while in the South East Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.
He became known for the first hydrofoil supported cruising multihull, Williwaw – a 31'4" plywood-epoxy trimaran.

Multihull Symposium Reports:
• Steve Marsh - The Finish Line
• Eric Bruneel - Fountaine Pajot
• Jace Hobbs - Mastermold
• Mike McGarry - HydroSail and Windrider

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