MARCH-APRIL 2000

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MARCH/APRIL 2000

On the Cover: A dramatic photo of a Dart crashing through the surf during the ISAF Evaluation Tests

Contents:

News:
• NSIA and Sail America Have Merged
• Longitude with Attitude
• Selden Group Authorizes Regional Centers
• New Owners for Bluewater Books

New Products:
• STO-P Power Fault Protectors Offer a new Level of Protection for Marine Electronics
• Future Product Corporation’s Coast Guard-Approved Swimwear Flotation Device
• The Dakota 33’ catamaran

Letters:
• Congratulations by Alexandre Levi
• The Cats’ Big Affair by Ira Heller
• Bridge-Deck Clear-Up by Rita Olschewski
• Getting A-head in Composting by C. Isenberg
• A Tri Try by Richard Delaney

Navigation:
Rules of the Road at Sea Anchor
Earl Hinz’s last MM installment is an adaption from Understanding Sea Anchors & Drogues. He highlights some points to keep boating safe and fun.

Cruising:
Extra-Terrestrial Effects on Mooring
by Ralph B. Pears
After having a hard time mooring Caribbean Clipper, a Buccaneer 24, during a trip in Maine waters, Ralph and his son Colin were rewarded with a spectacular light show by the Aurora Borealis.

The Curse of the Canal
by M. Beattie & L. Goldman
During their passage south, Michael and Layne, along with a couple they met in Mexico, ran into trouble. While in the Gatun locks (Panama Canal), their Gemini catamaran was swept sideways into a tug, almost crushing their dreams of a nice cruise.

A December Crossing – San Diego to Maui
by Tom Rosenbaum
After experiencing the power of a Corsair F-31, Tom and Robert knew they had to have one. After being joined by Bob Dixon, they provisioned their new boat and made their way to Maui.

How-To:
Electrics: The Power of Inverters – Part 2
by Kevin Jeffrey
How a DC to AC inverter is rated, and what the main features are.

Stretching Your Catamaran Budget – Part III
by R. & G. Ingersoll
The now 46' Crowther Offshore 40 finally set sail from Ft. Myers to Marco Island.

A Team of Designers, Engineers, and Construction Specialists Join Forces
by Duff Sigurdson
Nigel Irens, Mark Ott, Sam Bradfield, David Hubbard, and Manny Menendez get together to build Volantis, a 60' foiler trimaran.

Design:
C.I.M.s Ocean Voyager 65
Constructions Industrielle et Maritimes’ 65' fiberglass/resin/balsa catamaran can handle 46 to 50 passengers, with 2 crew.

Proas:
How Flies the Proa? Then and Now
by Jim Brown
A brief history of the evolution of Atlantic- and Pacific-style proas.

Slatts 16
by John Slattebo
The 16', car-toppable, foil-stabilized, sailing outrigger is made of foam sandwich epoxy and weighs only 96 lbs.

Pupil Produces Popular Proa Project
by Claus-Christian Plaass
As a school project, Florian Buetow designed and built his own 20' proa.

Pipemania
by Othmar Karschulin Translated by C.C. Plaass
For those of us with not much money, this may be the building project that fits the budget. The 32' proa is made of PVC tubing.

Tiny Dancer
Warren Multihull Designs offers three models: Mk I – a 21'3" x 8'6" proa with windsurfer mast; Mk II – a 21'3"x10'6" proa with rotating wing mast; and Mk III – a low-tech, owner-built version.

Tim’s Hasty Proa Cookbook
by Tim Anderson
Different tips Tim has learned over the years of constructing his own proas.

KiteShip Proa
by Dave Culp
The 24' proa Still Crazy is designed to be pulled by a 300 ft2 kite, instead of a traditional sail.

Proa 2000
by George Petrie
Currently under construction at the Yanti-Raffles Shipyard, the 289-foot vessel will eventually be powered by a single 2000 hp Caterpillar engine.

The Hawaiian Connection
by Ellen S. Handa
A history of how the six-man outrigger canoe arrived on the East Coast. As a result of a few dreamers, there are now 20 outrigger clubs from Vermont to Florida.

Racing & Related:
ISAF Evaluation Tests
by Francois Richard
During the free tests all teams swapped boats, but during the races the manufacturers had a pro team assembled to get the most out of their boat.

Phoenix
by Tom Haughton
Cliff Howie turns a stripped and rotting Buccaneer 33 into a racing queen.

Inaugural Big Bay Race
Tom Haughton
Approximately 60 starters participated in this 200-mile race around Port Philip Bay, Australia.

Race Announcements
• multihullracing@egroups.com
• Farrier Class Date & Contact Change
• Acura ‘00 Hobie Miracle 20 Championships

The RACE Updates:
• Polish Skipper, Roman Paszke, Aboard Polpharma-Warta, Was First to Qualify
• 10 Giants at the Start of The RACE
• Club Med
• Pete Goss’ Team Phillips
• Steve Fossett’s PlayStation

Beach Cats at Curaçao & Heineken Regattas
by Robert Onsgard
The USA teams shipped seven beach cats via cargo containers to the Curaçao race, only to be met by five Dutch containers with over 60 cats. Now, with over 80 boats participating, the beach was pretty crowded.

20th Annual Heineken Regatta
by Dave Calvert
This year’s event had a record turnout of 256 entries. There are four races, with the beach cats starting first, followed by the big monos, then the racing multis.

Tornado Olympic Team Trials
As the trials concluded, John Lovell and Charlie Ogletree were on top again. This will be their second shot at an Olympic medal.

Azores and Back Aboard Fiery Cross – Part 1
by Diana Holder
This 35' trimaran has seen many races and will again enter the race from Cornwall, UK to São Miguel, in the Azores.

Multis at the Acura SORC 2000
by Doug Harkrider
Six races took place over four days of nice weather on Biscayne Bay.

One to Remember
by Jack Schuh
A dream come true as Randy Smyth and Keith Notary ask Jack to be crew during the SORC 2000.

Mike Horn Continues His Adventure Around the World

Tragedy at Flamingo Cay
by Rita Olschewski
A nice reunion with friends in the Bahamas is brought to an abrupt end when Hatian refugees need emergency care.

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