NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1998
ON THE COVER: A Tony Grainger-designed catamaran in an Australian offshore race.
Contents:
Catamarans in Paradise
by Paul Switzer
If You're Smart Enough to Spend the Winter in the Islands... Do it on the Right
Boat Voyaging on Venus
by Rudi Seybold and Dorothy Merner
A journey on the very first PDQ – from Ontario, Canada down the ICW to the
Florida Keys. They eventually went on to Cuba and Mexico.The trip ended in the
Dry Tortugas.
Electrics:
Sizing & Selecting High-output Alternators
by Kevin Jeffrey
Cruising:
A Foggy Sail Brings Satisfaction
by Ralph B. Pears
A trip aboard Caribbean Clipper from Muscongus Bay, Maine to Boothbay Harbor, in
complete obscurity.
How Bo Derek Ended Up Sailing My Boat
by David Wissmar
The Thomas Crown Affair
by Bob Gleason & Bert Kornyai
The Multihull Source, located in Wareham, MA, was asked to provide multihulls
for the remake of this classic Steve McQueen/Fay Dunaway movie. The new movie
will include stars Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo.
Seamanship:
Why Lose to Heavy Weather?
by Earl Hinz
A few books that should be read before attempting to “weather the storm.” They
hold valuable information on what to do in severe weather, so there are no
surprises.
A Nightmare Off Point Loma
by Roy Miles
A story about the Wilderness crew fearing the worst as they get pushed towards
jagged rocks at the lighthouse’s base.
1998 Miami Multihull
Symposium:
Dave Calvert – Calvert Sails
Roger Hatfield – Gold Coast
Yachts
Capt. Chip Winans – Sea
Safari Sailing School
Tom Kintz – Adventure Yacht Sails
Are Cruising Trimarans Coming Back?
by Charles K. Chiodi
Design:
Contour 44 Trimaran
Contour Yachts
KB 28.5 Trimaran
Kyprios Boatworks
Horizon 48
by Alan Pressman
A New Name for the PDQ 36
One Step KSS
by Derek Kelsall
How to Pitchpole a Trimaran and Make
it Look Spectacular
by Harrison Jones
The Pitchpoling of Running with Scissors
Sony PlayStation
Steve Fossett’s newest racing multihull is designed by Morrelli & Melvin,
assumed to be used in THE RACE. Its LOA measures 105 feet, with a BOA of 60
feet. It has a Sail Area – downwind of 11,631 ft2.
Who Are These People?
A quick look at the backgrounds of Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin.
Races:
The Isotope Nationals
by Greg Casto
Cam Lewis takes Third in Spain's
Nations Trophy Competition
Tornado Sailors Fill Top Three Slots in Pro Regatta
Oiseau Roc – The Sequel
by Claas van der Linde
Capsizing Oiseau Roc and getting her back on her feet – again
Darwin to Ambon:
Zuma Zooms... and breaks the record again!
by Don Boldiston
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