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March/April 2002

On the cover: The 100th Seawind 1000 launched, sails past the Opera House in Sydney, Australia

News:
• Aqua Cat Inducted into the American Sailing Hall of Fame
• Online Option for Selling used boat parts
• Neil Pryde Sails Has New Agent for Eastern Long Island Sound and Rhode Island
• Beaton Sails is New Sales Consultant for Neil Pryde in New Jersey
• Bob and Annie’s Boat Yard has New Web Site and E-mail
• Duo Receives Rescue Medal
• Taylor Made Completes Phase One of Expansion Program for Glass Production

Featured Products:
• West Marine’s Equator Foul-Weather Gear
• Speedblade Power Scraper
• Taylorbrite’s Recessed Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Light Fixtures
• Spectra Watermaker’s Newport 400 Aqua Flex system
• Weems & Plath Light Pen

Just Desserts
by Corinne Kanter
• Apricot Bars
• Yogurt Berry Pies
• Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
• Butterscotch Pecan Cookies
• Soft Spice Bars

Letters:
• Nuts About Norman (Cross) by Jeff Turner
• Kellet Rebuttal by Earl Beard

How To:
Cutting Cruising Costs
by Jim Howard
Some suggestions for the planning phase and cost cutters while underway.

Passage Planning and Preparation
by Alan W. G. Toone
A basic guideline to help prepare for any trip, whether it be a day-sail or a week-long cruise.

Cruising Guide Author Switches to Two Hulls
by Chris Doyle
This is a story about one reader’s search and final success in owning his own dreamboat – a custom Samson 42.

Cruising with Kids... Yes!
by Barb Hansen
Cruising with kids can make for a special and memorable cruise. To ensure it remains pleasant, here is a short list of things to do.

Cruising:
Aiming to Cruise
by Joann Djubal
Some people just don’t understand what it means to lead a cruiser’s life... which is usually less aimless than that of a landlubber.

Seawind to Hawaii Delivery
by Ralph Drahos
The journey from Half Moon Bay to Oahu, Hawaii was filled with fishing and fun.

Technical:
Power Supply for Outboard-Powered Catamarans
by Bruce Hodgens
This article discusses some of the power supply options that are available, including a do-it-yourself alternator setup.

Test of Ocean Racers with Computer Calculation System
by Adam Bocskor
This Hungarian scientist has devised a way to predict performance of large cats and tris by calculating between aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, mechanics, and mathematics.

Designs:
Fountaine Pajot’s Lavezzi 40
Fountaine Pajot extends its range with a new 40-foot catamaran. The yard’s 25 years of boat-building experience is used to develope its new infusion method.

First Echo II Launched
This 36-foot Newick-designed trimaran was built in Virginia by Lombardi Yachts. Maine Composites made the carbon fiber wing mast and David Bierig provided the sails.

Beyond the Tektron – The Design of the New Dogstar 50
John Shuttleworth comes up with a new design that is based on the Tektron 50. This boat can be used for cruising as well as racing. It incorporates 13 years of gained knowledge since its predecessor.

“What’s on That Sail Out There?”
Corsair Marine brands its new breed of trimarans with an all-new logo.

From Sydney, Australia to Miami, Florida - The Party Goes On
by Charles K. Chiodi
With its launching of the latest Seawind 1000, Seawind CEO Richard Ward and friends celebrate this milestone.

Spirit of England Comes to America by Peter Clutterbuck
With the selling of his 43-foot racing tri, Peter moves on to more family-oriented multihulls.

Announcements:
• Tornado Tragedy in Palma – J. Häuple
• US Sailing’s 10 Commandments of Racing
• 2002 USSA Youth Catamaran Nationals
• 21st Annual Multiple Sclerosis Regatta
• Another World Record for Fossett & PlayStation
• The Rebirth of NAMSA

Racing:
Double-Handed Farallones Race
by Christopher Sundberg
This report is written from the helm of the Aegean Catri 27 prototype. Though overweight, the cat still performed quite well and finished second.

Maiden II Attempts to Break Route of Discovery Record
The Ruta del Descubrimiento record is currently held by Club Med, now with its new name and new crew, has tried again.

Thor Heyerdahl passes
This Norwegian explorer was known for his Kon-Tiki adventures aboard reed raft boats. Proving to experts the migration of early mariners.

Maine Cat 38
The newest design to come out of the Maine Cat factory. With a length of 38' and a beam of 37', this new open bridgedeck cat can easily house a crew of 8. Because the entire boat is built of Core Cell, it is strong, light, and retains its value.

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March/April 2002

On the cover: The 100th Seawind 1000 launched, sails past the Opera House in Sydney, Australia

Contents:

How To: Cutting Cruising Costs by Jim Howard Some suggestions for the planning phase and cost cutters while underway.

Passage Planning and Preparation by Alan W. G. Toone A basic guideline to help prepare for any trip, whether it be a day-sail or a week-long cruise.

Cruising Guide Author Switches to Two Hulls by Chris Doyle This is a story about one reader’s search and final success in owning his own dream­boat – a custom Samson 42.

Cruising with Kids... Yes! by Barb Hansen Cruising with kids can make for a special and memorable cruise. To ensure it remains pleasant, here is a short list of things to do.

Cruising: Aiming to Cruise by Joann Djubal Some people just don’t understand what it means to lead a cruiser’s life... which is usually less aimless than that of a landlubber.

Seawind to Hawaii Delivery by Ralph Drahos The journey from Half Moon Bay to Oahu, Hawaii was filled with fishing and fun.

Technical: Power Supply for Outboard-Powered Catamarans by Bruce Hodgens This article discusses some of the power supply options that are available, including a do-it-yourself alternator setup.

Test of Ocean Racers with Computer Calculation System by Adam Bocskor This Hungarian scientist has devised a way to predict performance of large cats and tris by calculating between aero­dynamics, hydrodynamics, mechanics, and mathematics.

Designs: Fountaine Pajot’s Lavezzi 40 Fountaine Pajot extends its range with a new 40-foot catamaran. The yard’s 25 years of boat-building experience is used to develope its new infusion method.

First Echo II Launched This 36-foot Newick-designed trimaran was built in Virginia by Lombardi Yachts. Maine Composites made the carbon fiber wing mast and David Bierig provided the sails.

Beyond the Tektron – The Design of the New Dogstar 50 John Shuttleworth comes up with a new design that is based on the Tektron 50. This boat can be used for cruising as well as racing. It incorporates 13 years of gained knowledge since its predecessor.

“What’s on That Sail Out There?” Corsair Marine brands its new breed of trimarans with an all-new logo.

From Sydney, Australia to Miami, Florida - The Party Goes On by Charles K. Chiodi With its launching of the latest Seawind 1000, Seawind CEO Richard Ward and friends celebrate this milestone.

Spirit of England Comes to America by Peter Clutterbuck With the selling of his 43-foot racing tri, Peter moves on to more family-oriented multihulls.

Announcements: • Tornado Tragedy in Palma – J. Häuple • US Sailing’s 10 Commandments of Racing • 2002 USSA Youth Catamaran Nationals • 21st Annual Multiple Sclerosis Regatta • Another World Record for Fossett & PlayStation • The Rebirth of NAMSA

Racing: Double-Handed Farallones Race by Christopher Sundberg This report is written from the helm of the Aegean Catri 27 prototype. Though overweight, the cat still performed quite well and finished second.

Maiden II Attempts to Break Route of Discovery Record The Ruta del Descubrimiento record is currently held by Club Med, now with its new name and new crew, has tried again.

Thor Heyerdahl passes This Norwegian explorer was known for his Kon-Tiki adventures aboard reed raft boats. Proving to experts the migration of early mariners.

Maine Cat 38 The newest design to come out of the Maine Cat factory. With a length of 38' and a beam of 37', this new open bridge­deck cat can easily house a crew of 8. Because the entire boat is built of Core Cell, it is strong, light, and retains its value.