MARCH/APRIL 1999
ON THE COVER: A picture of Antarctica taken from XS - Ice Cat, during the first multihull crossing of the Antarctic Circle. Crew consisted of Terry Travers and Robin Chamberlin.
Contents:
News:
• The Moorings announces Miami Charter Base/Miami Base to Expand Throughout ‘99
• Introduction of Rolf Broch. MM’s New Norwegian Representative
• After Fingers Crossed, Ross Hobson Gets Mollymawk
• Offshore Sailing School Announces New Catamaran Cruising Course
• Gougeon Brothers Sponsor Symposium
• Land Sailing Speed Record
• ‘ARC’ Future Assured as Sir Chay Blyth Acquires the World Cruising Club
• The RACE Signs with TWI
• The Aquilon 26 is Now Being Built in the USA
• A Farrier F-25A Makes an Ocean Crossing
• A New Production Multihull Trophy Will be Presented by MM
• A New Maine Cat Production Facility
Ensure Happy Boating with the Right
Boat Insurance
Boat/U.S. gives some pointers on what to look for in an insurance company and
the coverage you should have
Featured Products:
• The Tank Tux
• Fire-Mermaid
• Fortress’ Fasthook
• Meissner Classic Winches
• The Kaino Rescue Ring
• ACR Automatic Hemilight
• Mariner’s Choice Safety Wrap
• Gougeon Brothers’ Plastic Roller Pan
Tasmanian Cat Pioneer...
Smithson, Tasmania - Multihull Center 1950
by Phil Hames
Back in 1950, building a 50-foot cat was unheard of, but Bert Kingston didn’t
let that get in his way.
Get a ‘Hands-On’ Conservation
Experience in Costa Rica’s “Land of the Turtles”
If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, why not visit Tortuguero, where giant
sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
A Cool Challenge for a Cat... An
Antarctic Adventure
by Terry Travers
MM’s Australian Rep, Terry Travers and boat designer Robin Chamberlin dared to
be different by being the first in history to battle the harsh conditions of the
Antarctic region in a multihull.
Letters:
• Dear Editor by Pat Kittler
• Seawind Savvy by Jeffrey Rowe
• Sailing on the Edge by Ian Farrier
• A Closed Window by Bob Rice
• U.S.O. Identified by Allan Hansen
• A Cold Reaction by Lawrence Carolan
Navigation:
Who’s Steering the Boat?
by Earl Hinz
With all the new GPS technology in the world, navigation is becoming more
automated than ever.
Corinne's Culinary Corner –
Apples, Apples... and More Apples
by Corinne Kanter
• Cranberry Applesauce
• Ginger Apple Betty
• Spicy Apple Relish
• Apple Kugel
• Apple Slaw
• Apple Crisp
Cruising:
Grenadine Sunsets
by Jamie Childress
Jamie, with family and friends, chartered a Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 (named
Echo), and cruised the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean.
Bareboat Chartering with a Baby
by Jamie Childress
One of Echo’s crew members was Jamie’s six-month-old son Finn. Jamie gives some
pointers on how to make cruising with a baby more enjoyable and more
trouble-free.
Running with Scissors in Thailand –
Part 2: From Paradise to Purgatory
by Harrison Jones
In the last issue, Running with Scissors and Simply the Best were just getting
started. Well, now they’re in the thick of it, and it’s not all that much fun.
Electrics:
Schematic Wiring Diagrams for DC Circuits
by Kevin Jeffrey
Kevin shows you how to read and work with schematic diagrams.
Blocks
by Torbjorn Linderson
A comparison between Rutgerson, Marstrom and other leading blocks.
Capsizing a RAVE
by Chris Bjornberg
Not being all that familiar with his new RAVE, Chris pushes the limits a little
too far, and pays the price.
Designs:
Cool Cat 26 - Test Report
by Ross Hobson
With Nic Baily as designer, CCH Ltd. creates a new small, but fast catamaran
that four people can spend a weekend on.
Tiki 46 & Pahi 52
The newest creations from the legendary drawing boards of James Wharram. As with
all Wharram designs, these boats in wood/epoxy/glass composite, can be built by
the self-builder.
Privilege 465 & 435
A detailed look at Jeantot’s last-year design: the Privilege 465 and this year’s
natural offshoot and baby sister: the Privilege 435.
Record Breakers:
• Fossett Smashes Newport to Bermuda Record
• Peyron & Lewis Sail Explorer from Miami to New York
• Beowulf V Sets Course Record in San Diego
Racing:
Rogue Storm Hits Darts
77 capsized during squall
The Baja Ha-Ha
by Michael Beattie
84 boats race 750 miles from San Diego to Mexico
Boot Key Challenge
Chuck Kanter 3rd on a WindRider
Corsair Nationals in Pensacola
by Ian Farrier
Regatta attracts record 54 entries
Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race
by David Calvert
The multihull turnout was dismal
Lindauer Coastal Classic
by Malcolm Tennant
183 boats race from Auckland
Tornado World Championship
77 teams from 22 countries race in Buzios, Brazil
SORC ‘99 and the “J” Team
by Jack Schuh
Randy Smyth wins on YO!
Announcements:
• The 10th SHORE 64
• 3rd Annual Cat-amaran Expo
• Speed Week in U.K.
• International Multihull Meeting
• The Carlton Tucker Memorial Trophy
• Gougeon Trophy
Cape to Rio Race
by Colin Kenny
First major race in 2000
MM on How to Buy Sails
by Mike Guthrie
Black Magic of sailmaking
Pacific Sail Expo
by Charles K. Chiodi
It’s a “beginning” on the West Coast
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