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January/February 2001

On the Cover: Steve Marsh and crew on his F-31R during the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race.

Contents:

News:
• The Mondial Assistance Challenge
• Prout Announces New Models
• The Landing School Board of Trustees Approves Plans for New Facility
• The Landing School Appoints New Instructor

New Products:
• ACR Hot Shot Signal Mirror
• Spinlock’s XAS Clutch
• Interlux Aerosol Paint Stripper
• Cool Currents Air Conditioning

Corinne's Culinary Corner: Chutney, Relish, or Salsa
by Corinne Kanter

• Tomatillo Green Salsa
• Dried Fruit Chutney
• Green Papaya Relish
• Star Fruit Salad
• Mango Salsa
• Lemon Sour Chutney
• Kiwi and Papaya Chutney

Letters:
• New Moon on the Rise by Cliff Forester
• Sky’s the Limit by Jim Schrems

Radio-Controlled Cats & Tris
If you can’t afford the real 60' Stars and Stripes, don’t worry... a new association has been formed to accommodate those who love sailing model multihulls.

How-To:
Electrics: Reducing your Electrical Demand
by Kevin Jeffrey

Learn how to estimate your electrical load and target problem areas.

The Ten Commandments of Multihull Buying
by Philip Berman

Ten points to consider when purchasing a multihull, from somebody who knows all about the process.

Mast Overboard!
by Babara Jahnz

A chronicled event of the dismasting of Queimarla. After some misunderstanding, the mast finally gets re-stepped in Fernando de Noronha with the help of some new friends and a crane.

Cruising:
Doing Cuba Hobie 16 Style
by George Bellenger

George and Joe cross the 90-mile waters from Key West to Cuba on a Hobie 16, without a motor; hence picking up the name Fukenstüpid.

Heading for Haulout
by Gregor Tarjan

Once again, it’s time for FLO to be pulled out of the water for the winter. A final sail of the season from New York to Connecticut.

Thousand Island Adventure on a Searunner 25
by Bruce Way

A seven-day St. Lawrence River adventure starting from Pt. Peninsula in Lake Ontario.

A Tremolino Summer
by Bill Hogans

After 20 years of longing for a multihull, Bill finally acquires a 23' Tremolino. He not only wanted the boat for family excursions, but to quench his craving for racing.

Hobie Cat Tiger Test
by François Richard

Meow! These cats tear up the race track in the F18 class. Hobie Cat proves why it is the leader in sport-cat manufacturing.

Designs:
Osborn 42 Catamaran

The new Bare Naked 42 catamaran is the culmination of ideas from Dave Calvert, Bruce Osborn and Jeff Osborn. This boat was created to be able to cruise offshore, gunk hole in shallow waters, and race efficiently.

Paris Boat Show
by François Richard

A large number of 16-foot sport cats were on display, along with the new Catana 582, Lagoon Power 46, Outremer 64, Dragonfly 1200, and many more multis.

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
by Terry Travers

With 551 boats on display last year, Australia’s "intimate" boat show hopes to top its record count of 42,000 visitors this year in May.

Racing:
How to Make Race Results More Attractive
by Nico Boo
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With a few calculations, you can take record keeping to a whole new level. This formula will allow you to figure out the winners for the season.

Seeing the Giants Off in Barcelona
by Donald McHardy

Donald just couldn’t miss the start of the "biggest" multihull race in history. Here he gives his take on the giant cats as they leave Barcelona.

Miami Olympic-Class Regatta
by Jonathan Harle

Sailors representing 14 countries took the starting line to campaign for the 2004 Olympics in Greece.

International Hobie 16 Regatta
by George Bellenger

This Hobie race took place in Havana, Cuba in December. Plans for this year include a three-event race week.

Announcements:
. The Worrell 1000
• Mondial Assistance Challenge
. Cadillac Van Isle 360
. International Multihull Meeting

Nacra International Titles
by Don Boldiston

Near perfect weather provided the Nacra 5.8 class with a 7- to 17-knot breeze, making for a great Australian event.

Southern Oceans Multihull Regatta
by Phil Hames

Sail Melbourne saw 18 entries in this year’s 10th annual SOMR.

Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race
by Philip Styne

Steve Marsh, aboard his F-31R trimaran, takes first place again this year in this 160-mile coastal-course race.


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