September/October 1998
On the Cover: Taken Taken during the Demo Days extravaganza on the Chesapeake, by Charles K. Chiodi.
Contents:
News:
• Cam Lewis is the First US Sailor to Enter THE RACE
• New Long Island Sales Agent for Neil Pryde Sails
• Simrad Acquires Navico
• New Polyform Catalog
• BOAT/US Launches Internet Access
Featured
Products:
• Pains-Wessex 406 EPIRB
• Spectra 200-C and 380-C Watermakers
• FloJet 1720/1740 Marine Strainers
• FloJet 2480 Water Pressure System
• FloJet LF-12 Auto Demand Pump
The Empty River
by Roy Schroeder
Before being destroyed by a massive flood, the Guadiana River was a
multihuller’s paradise; full of scenery – consisting of “painted
rocks,” old
houses and ancient castles.
Just One More Trip- Part 3
by Donna LoCelso
Donna and Gordon’s last trip finally comes to a teary end in the Santo Domingo
Harbor of the Dominican Republic, where Time Bandit’s new owners eagerly show
off their new boat.
Letters:
• Island Rover yacht Charter Out of Business by Shane
Walker
• Hello Friends by John Zupan
• Have Others Thought of This? by David Bell
• Just an Illusion? by Ric Sanders
Power Leg
Windhunter has developed an innovative way to run the electrical applications
on a boat, without the use of motors.
Corinne's Culinary Corner: The
Smokeless Grill
by Corinne Kanter
A Tribute to Marty Rieck
Richard C. Newick
The renowned multihull sailor, and Harken sales manager, died of a heart
attack while cruising with his wife on their boat, A Moose of a Different
Color.
Navigation:
Nautical Charts for the 21st Century
by Earl Hinz
NOAA has decided to enter the digital-age by providing data to companies that
make electronic charts. Corrections can be done weekly to the master charts,
making outdated charts obsolete.
From Schools of Fish to Schools on Land
by Lisa Suhay
Everybody deserves an education, so why should a child brought up on a
sailboat be any different? Zoltan proves to skeptics that he is ready for
kindergarten.
Electrics: Do You Need a High-output Alternator?
by Kevin Jeffrey
High-output alternators aren’t just for more amperage, but are made to
perform in harsh sailing and motoring conditions. If you plan to use your
engine for any length of time, you should probably spend the money to upgrade.
How to Protect Your Boat from the Damaging Winter Weather
A few basic guide lines that should be followed when the harsh winter weather
is on the horizon.
Moored
by Randy Thomas
This is a story that backs up the importance of a good mooring. There is also
a diagram that illustrates one version for making your own mooring.
Buying a New Boat in the Bahamas – Part 2
by Ron Butler
As it turns out, Ron is very happy with the outcome of his purchase. Next
time, he’d do some things different though.
Races:
1998 Mug Race
by Commander Bob Awtrey
Brisbane to Gladstone aboard
Hot Vindaloo
by Rob Denney
Norway's 1998 Faerder Race
by Reidar Uthaug & Conrad Thrane
A New Boat’s Shakedown Cruise
by Marius Rosvold
Round Britain and Ireland
by Peter Clutterbuck
Sidebar: As Seen From the Crew
aboard Shockwave
by Ralph Marx
Ronde om Texel (Round Texel) - The Biggest Cat Race in the World
by John Forbes
Texel '98 – Reconstructed
by Nico Boon
The Fyn Rundt –
A Group of 5 Multis Win the Danish Race
by Claus-Christian
Plaass
Ice Cat Challenge
by Terry Travers
Round Catalina Island Race
by Mike Leneman
Port Huron-Mac:
Window of Opportunity
by Bob Weir
The Chicago-Mac Celebrates 10 Years
by Bob Weir
XVII Worrell 1000 1999 - Entry Info & Rule Overview
Tornado News:
• European Championship - Porto Carras, Greece
• Spa Regatta - Medemblik, Holland
• Danish Olympic Spring Regatta (DOSR)- Copenhagen, Denmark
• Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) - Kiel, Germany
Tragedy Strikes... Lars Grael Loses a Leg
Top50 Worldwide Tornado Rankings
Pre-Olympic Test Event – 1998 Sydney Harbour Regatta
by John Forbes & SOCOG
Sidebar: How to Break in a New Boat & Crew...
Around Tjörn Race 1998
by Torbjörn Linderson
1998 Miami Multihull Symposium:
•
Jerry Kostanski – Encore International (Quadcat)
•
Martin Mai – Katamaran Konstruktions (Spaceshuttle)
•
Talbot Pratt – Raytheon Marine
•
Dick Vermeulen – Maine Cat
•
Andre Bilodeau – ATC Chemicals (Core-Cell Foam)
Lido Boat Show
by Randy Hogen
Will Bruno Peyron be racing in THE RACE?
An interview by Duff Sigurdson
The Annapolis Boat Show
– The Biggest Selection of Multihulls in
the World
by Charles K. Chiodi
A View from the Sidelines – Performance Tris & Cats at
Annapolis
by Phil
Berman
Demo Days -
Annapolis
by Charles K. Chiodi
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