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.*U... .-I *IT- -I *.'*+ '1• RS ir 042-.t•' .rl...' * 0'6046=4&· P ...... * 036.. 4--- *• ' 1 4-ir . ''%. //:- 'ft'*. .,4.. /·N!" *• Stditintj a Hobie-:....r'.'.-'... ., . Fleet The Hobie Cat Class Association was started by a group of Hobie mind-having fun. And so did every other Hobie owner Therefore, you all owners who got together. back,iK 1968 to organize some raci,ig and have something in common As 036you sail your boat more, you will discover activities. Hobie was the mainstay' of the group promoting the activities that you can have a li,t (,f fun sailitig with other Hobies, whether racing himself. At this time. it wasn't 036reallya Class Association but simply a group around the bay together or exchanging ideas on the beach. The next of owners wanting to have.fun, with their new toys Hobie would write brief natural step is to get together periodically to enjoy Hobie Catting And newsletters from the fact• ry announcing regattas as they developed across there you have the basis for starting a Hobie Cat fleet the country. He published a set of Class Rules rigidly restrictirig changes A Hohie Cat fleet can offer you a chance to get together with other and modifications ·Jhich can be made to the boat As the Class started to owners and enjoy the sport of Hobie sailing. The fleet can provide grow, people were hired to help administer the program and keep things organized activities, both racing and fun family-oriented outings, somewhat organized, At that point, the association became a little more educational and entertaining meetings, and introduce you to a lot of new formal; the gfound work for the establishment for fleets was developed and friends with a common interest. the Hobie Ciit Hot Line was initiated as a class newsletter WHAT lS INVOLVED lN STARTING A FLEET Thd 'Class Association was originally organized around one basic Starting a fleet is fairly simple. The first step is to contact all the considelltioh: to extend each HA,bie owners enjoyment through owners in your area. ( You can obtain names of owners from your local organized. • family-oriented activities, Intiovations were made in racing dealers and from the Hobie Cat Class Association.) Get all interested procedures· and the regatta structures, A policy of including the whole owners together for a meeting to elect officers and adopt a set of by,laws (a family in the activities developed to assure everyone would have fun at a copy of the minimum fleet by-laws is enclosed ) Once this is done. simply H6bie Cat regatta The Association ccmtinually strives to develop better mail a list of members, officers and a copy of the by-laws to the Hoble Cat . p• ogiams so owners ma> further enjoy their Hobie Cats. It also rigidly Class Association Once appr()ved, the fleet charter will be sent out and z.maintains the one-design nature of the Hobie Cat Class trying to keep all you're on your way to a fun season. "ZMS//sas equal as possible so that everyone has an equal chance at winning. A new fleet should decide what type of activities they want to hold. P.' ,:,The fleet network has been growing by leaps and bounds. We are This will pretty much depend on where most of the interests lie among the • , ,Bonstantly receiving inquiries about fleets in areas where there are none, fleet members. We recommend a balanced schedule of racing and informal it' ...Therefore we are encouraging owners to form new fleets where activity is family activities like picnics, camping trips and fun races. Meetings should 042lacking Through a 1(,cat fleet, each owner can frequently participate in be planned to include educational topics such as sailing and racing, safe Hobie Cat activities in his own back yard Organized fleets can provide you boating, maintenance and to include movies as they become available with countless hours of activity and a chance to meet new friends while Details on running a Oeet and suggestions for activities can be found in the r enjoying the Hobie way of life. Fleet Officers Handbook which you will automatically receive when you form a fleet. BL 4 WHY FORM A HOBIE CAT FLEET You, as a Hobie Cat owner, bought your boat with one thing in
Followirig is a list of fleets in state alphabetical order. If you do not find a fleet listed near you, find four additional Hobieskippers and make application for a fleet charter.
PIK]EMIX, ARIZ. 85004 DENVER, COLO. 80235 EUSTISS, FLORIDA 32726 OSCODA, MICHIGNV 48750 PORTLAND. MEG. 97200 Fleet /66 - Ira Broadman Fleet ,61 - M. Guthrie Fleet 868 - Dr. E. Connor Fliet #25 - w. Barrett Fleet #72 - John Rueter 106 N. Central Avenue 10196 W:. KHM Avenue 517 Lakeshore Drive 7013 Loud Drive 4914 SW Elm Lane COR(NA OEL NAR . CALIF, 92625 DAN BURY, CCNECTICUT 06810 HOLLY HILL, FLA. 32017 ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI. 48081 NORMAN, OK LAIO'A 73069 Fleet 02 - At fred Egan Floot #31 - H. Greenuld Fl/et #80 - G. Reed Fleet ,40 - Pete Belle Fliet #63 - Warrin Pierc 042 303 1/2 Goldenrod Silcim Drivi 10 Second Street 22512 Beach 802 Nancy Lynn Terrace L.046 BEACH. CALIF, 90803 WESTON, CO#aECT ICUT 06880 BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518 ALPERA, MICHIGAN 49707 ALLENTO,(M, PS. 18101 Fleet 83 - D. Christopher Fleet 04236- R. Lmcaster Fleet #12 - S. Sunderland Fleet ,60 -,Dr, D. Vankker Fliet #29 - J.J. Dolgos 268 88 Covila Avenul 5 Slumber Corners 111 Forest Green Drive 209 E. Bisholi Street 515 Hamilton Street SAN DIEGO. CALIF. 92100 Fleet #4 - R. Jeffries NEWARK, DELENARE 19711 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31406 JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49203 HOUSTaN, TEXAS 77072 4354 - 50th Fleet 452 - 3. 61.den Floit #22 - Fr* J: Raasey Fleet #58 - Bruce Clark Fleet /8 - Joe Fernandez 472 Fawn Road 63 Jaeiwood Avenue 4950 5. Merid*n Road 11307 Barrett Brie SAUalS, CALIF, 91350 Fleet #15 - D. 0,/rchill LARGO, FLORIDA 33540 110*1118200%, ILL. 60062 ROCKVILLE. MINN. 56369 EULESS, TEXAS 76039 21042 Mulnos Drive Fleet 4 - H.H. Noble Fleet #33 - H.F. Motz Fliet #49 - C, Alexander Fleet I23 - Larry Moore 405 Harbor View Lan. 4023 Brittany Court Box 94 407 Trailwood Drive VAN NUYS, CALIF. 91406 Fliot #16 - Dave Altman ORLANDO. FLORIDA 32807 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60600 LAKE FOREST, MINN: 55025 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78757 17401 Ha 042lin Fleet #11 - F. Kallnow*ki Fleet 855 - Fred Joyce Fleet #74 - Don Coleman Flut • 64 - Dr. T.M. Sausares 16 N. Alder Drive 400 E. Randolph 21956 Jason Avenue N 7205 Shoal Creek SACUMENTO, CALIF 95823 Fleet #17 - Dou: Lent FT. PIERCE, FLA. 33540 U ILLIA, HAWAII 96734 OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS. 39564 ROY, UTAH 84067 20 Bock Court Fleet /34 - K. Starratt Fleet •1 - L. MacArthur Fl• et • 70 - R.J. Rashka Fleet I67 - Paul Mclenzie 1117 Fernindina Drive 215 Kuuhale Street 418 Shore Dr. 5440 5. 1990 W CAFITOLA, CALIF. 95010 Fleet 820 - Ed Mabie PENSACOLA, FLA. 32506 INDIANAPOLIS. IND. 46240 N. LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89030 PORT940UTH, VIRCINIA 23703 500 Oak Drive Fleet /35 - J. Bowman Fleet 04226-C. Kirk, Jr. Fleet IS] - W.A, Cruze, Jr. Fleet 832 - Chuck Thofs,1, Ft. #8, Bol 322J 693 E. 82nd Street 3609 W*bb 5216 Bingha 042Drive HUGHS(N, CAL IF. 95326 Fleet #21 - Bob Crisnon MIAMI. FLORIDA 33133 CLEAR LAKE, IONA 50428 POINT PLEASANT, N,J. 08742 RIONCND, VA. 23215 P.O. Box 685 Fkit #36 - J. Hou Fleet "0 . P.D. Hanson Fleet #13 - F. Underwood Fleet #73 - p. Middleton 3813 Mathison Avenui1 I. 3659 N. Shore Drive 1008 Richmond Avenue 5508 Riverside Drive MALI• U. CALIF, 90265 SARASOTA. FLA, 33580 v Fliet 024 - Ji• Cronin DE• 1,• • M• S• IO• 1,50• • CLEMANTION. NEW JERSEY 08021 SEATTLE, NASH. 98175 18049 Coastlin, Drivi Fleet #39 - L. Molby Fleet /33 - Mike Gratch Fleet • 14 - P, Ullbarri 4104 Bee Ridge Road 2800 Fleur Drive 808 Cherry.ood Apts 10038 Rainier Avenue S U JOLLA, CALIF. 92037 Fleet ,27 - Ed Malone TAMPA, FLORIDA 3368, LAKE CHARLES, LA. 70601 OCEAN, NEW JERSEY 07712 BELLINGHAM, WASH. 98225 2695 Ardath Road Fleit /42 - Bill *lght Fleet •9 - Allan Heath Fleet /65 - Richard Jarm*r Fleet #37 - Don Goodian 7728 W. El StrMt 042 P.O. Box 5308 P.0- Box 2064 3121 w. Maptewood Avenue CRESTLINE, Ca. 92325 TALLAHASSEE, FLA: 32304 METAIRIE. LA. 70005 ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEXICO 87111 Fleet /30 - J.H. Mullin Fleet /43 - R. Cocanougher OLYMPIA, WASH. 98506 P.O. BIll125 Fleet /41 - Rui Mahlki Fleet #48 - George Nall Fleet • 77 · Lou Pmes 212 Edwards Street 1401 Lake Ave, Apt. Cla 3449 Tahmi, NE 1302 Jasper Avenue PANORANA CITY, CA. 91402 Fleet /57 - S. Cassidy FT. LAUDERDALE,'FLA. 33311 *ROE, LCUISIAMA 71201 MT. VERNON, NEW YORK 10552 U CROSSE, WISC. 54601 14621 Vii.unnes Fle 042t#44 - E.G. Orrill Fleet #46 - Ben Miller Floot ISO - R: Mcintosh Fleet /76 - 8. Carskidon 1731 N. Andrews Ave., IF-8 2702 Ft. Miro Stre,t 208 N. Columbus Avenue 1207 S. 17th Street FRESNO. CALIF. 93726 KELBOURKE FLA. 32901 RALTIHORE. MARYLAND 21212 CINCII 254MATI,OH10 45230 Fleet /62 · Mal Ross Fllt #54 - J. Flannt:an ACANA. GUAM 96910 3227 E. Bellaire lay Fleet ,45 - Harry Stipor Fleet #47 - //. Settle Fleet 075 - Scott Dmiel P.O. Box 765 373 Old Trail Reed 722 Anwoodie Drive P.O. Box 268 COSTA MESA, CALIF. 92626 Fleet 069 - John Vultee ATLANTIC BEACH, FLA. 32003 BROCKTON, MASS. 02400 CllYAHOGA FALLS, OH. 44224 PAGO PAGO, AMER. SAMOA 3210 Montana Fleet I59 - J. Hol• es. Jr. Fleet /28 - L. Rochotto Fleet #83 . Mark Lewis Fleet /79 - Jan Kiaor 81 - Sth Str,et 107 Connell Avenue 2936 Ivanhoe Road 0 Dept. of Public works SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 94100 KEY NEST, FLORIDA 33040 GROSSE POINTE, Ntal. 48236 HALLIAD, CHIO 43026 ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO 00913,< Fleet 087 A. inTent"n Fleet #71 Jorry Black Fleet /18 - Don Garrett Fliot 883 - Rhomas Smith Jose Rodrigue: R.ye, -, 036f...t.•: 671 Torrin:ton Dr. 1061 "A" Halsey Drive 15225 Essex Drivi 102 Mornin: Orive R.R. 81 - Bo• 10 - -· .:• -r. . '1...... 2 I . # 4 .i 1 Nationals Typical Daily Schedule k* , 1Fi• History °fthe WEDNESDAY-OCTOBER 3 Hoble Cat 14 Nationals 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & - Registration Also skippers tan .: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. check out their rental boats:.if they- Evening have them 1 The first Hobie Cat 14 Nationals, held in 1969 in San Diego, - Activities California, had a total entry of 75 boats, mostly from Southern THURSDAY-OCTOBER 4 California. Leading this fleet was R. Paul Allen and second was Hobie - Registrati6n 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alter. - Skippers' Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. '.In 1970 the fleet moved to Hawaii for the Hobie Cat 14 Nationals. - First Race - Qualifying and Fleet 10:00 a.m. Held on some ofthe roughest, windiest days of the year, on qualifying Break-Out Race; 4 Races day the northeast trades were gusting to thirty knots. Only one-half of 5:00 p.m. the fleet of 27 finished the race. The following three days of' racing - Tap the,Beer 7:00 p.m. found the wind diminishing until Sunday, when the Trades returned to -Activities. their normal fifteen to eighteen knots. The crucible of big wind and FRIDAY-OCTOBER 5 rough water gave the Hawaiians and Californians the edge over the - Skippers' Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. midwestern and eastern sailors. Cappy Sheely of Honolulu won by 1/4 -First Nationals Race; 2 Races Back- 10:00 a.m. point over Hobie Alter, Wayne Schafer of Capistrano Beach, third; Rick to-Back 5:00 p.m. Naish of Honolulu, sixth; Leith Anderson on Honolulu, tenth; and Jeff - Tap the Beer 7:00 p.m. Canepa of Santa Cruz, California, twelfth. - Activities The 1971 Hobie 14 Nationals gave the light air eastern sailors their SATURDAY-OCTOBER 6 day as Tampa Bay, Florida fell to a flat calm with very light airs and 10:00 a.m. - First Race; 3 races, 1&28.toB. 4:00 p.m. -Tap the Beer Evening - Activities 1. A6=,= CAT 4 • TL SUNDAY-OCTOBER 7 10:00 a.m. - Last Race .\ - Tap the Beer 1 .: . r., CZX• (All Day) 1 £60 kier '• «494 3:00 p.m. (If not sooner) - Trophy Presentation held for the full race schedule. Nevertheless, young sixteen year old Richard Loufek from California ghosted his Hobie to a decisive lead over 119 contestants with Wayne Schafer second; Hobie Alter third; HOTLINE PUBLICATIONS John Ross-Duggan of Newport Beach, fourth; defending champion P. 0. BOX 10278 Cappy Sheely sixth; Rick Naish twelfth; Jeff Canepa thirteenth; and SANTA ANA, CA. 92711 Leith Anderson sixteenth. Class Association Direcrors: The 1972 Hobie 14 Nationals were held in Surfside, Texas under West...... Kevin Summerell ideal Hobie 14 sailing conditions. The top five finishers automatically South ...... Rich Reed qualified as the USA team for the 1972 World Championship, Jeff Midwest & East ...... Bill Pankhurst Canepa, Wayne Schafer, Rick Naish, Richard Loufek and Denis Wilcox of Florida. Hot Line Editor: ...... Bob Johnson Contestants for the 1970-71-72 Nationals came from qualifying Advertising: . . . . : ...... Peggy Swank regattas held throughout the year in all of the 13 racing divisions of the Circulation:...... Mary Soderberg United States, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. Each year over 500 Hobie 14 Subscription: $2.50 per year, $5.00 foreign and Can- and 16 regattas are sanctioned, scheduled, results tabulatedand mailed ada. Single copies 35c. out by the Hobie Cat Class Association to all Hobie 14 and 16 owners in their publication, "Hotline." Change of Address: Allow four weeks notice. Please This proves the Hobie Alter philosophy of establishing yacht send old address when writing. racing conditions where the equipment is standard, low priced, easy to Hot Line: Volume 2, Number 4, published monthly except maintain, and the best man can be proven only by his seamanship and November and January. tactical ability and not by his pocketbook or membership in an Second Class Postage Pending at Santa Ana, Ca. 92711 exclusive yacht club. Herein lies the secret to the success of the Hobie Advertising Deadline: 1st of month preceding month of 14 and 16, having come of age and having been accepted as full fledged publication. members of the yacht racing community. Advertising Rates: Rates and mechanical requirements forwarded on request.
PAGE 3 CREDITS INDEX Page 8&9 Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce 1 Page 18 Cleaning Sails Page 1 Editorial Fleet 23 Newsletter Page 4 Nationals Information Page 18 Tell Tales Page 6 16 Nationals Tour Information Sail Magazine and Steve Colgate C/• • .• • b, Page 8 14 Nationals Tour Information Page 20 Starting Line Shortcut Page 17 Hoble Nationals 16 Tour Sail Magazine-John Hughes Reservation Form Page 23 London Bridge l Page 18 Clean Your Hoble Sails Lawrence Laurie Associates Tell Tales/Mast Head Flies ././ Page 20 How to Set a Starting Line PHOTOS Page 21 Hobie Nationals 14 Tour Page 12 W. Grishkot Reservation Form Warren County Publicity Page 23 Hoble 14 & 16 Nationals Boat Page 14 Al Krause Reservation Form Back Cover - Edwin Christian '4 ' ...... Front Cover and all remaining photos - Bob Johnson
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Final plans are,comi• lete.for this it now stands, the competing skippers and crews will be able to' fly to popular event to be held in the center of the California/Arizona desert, site Florida round trip, participate in the Nationals and join in a 8 day criiisd to ' of the historical London Bridge. This lake is created by the Colorado River, Nassau-all for a package price that will make staying at home seem dam at Parker, Arizona, and extends over 45 miles in length and is 8 miles expensive by comparisonl wide at the Lake Havasu City location. The water is deep blue, with many Key Biscayne, an island off of the southern tip of Fjdtida....irthi, . fine beaches, quiet coves and inlets, and affords excellehf" swinimiKg and location of the Florida White House and is a popular wiliter "stin sbot' for boating the year round, The lake offers superb sailing from early: ipring.to , those who can affort it. Our friend in the travel industry. Pat Hogan,· and late fall with winds generally out of the north at 5 to 20 mph daily: Studio City Travel have brought together a package for ihis tour;that can October 8 through 7 this'fear has been set' aside ·bjvMeChlloch' Corp. give the best in accommodations at the Royal Biscayne Hotel and Racquel as the time for the dedication of the famed and histbiial-Eolidon Brid*e Club, . . "... : ·."· ···. '..• f.·,0...-• • ,. The bridge was dismantled and shipped stone-bylitodd'td Lakd Havasu Historically speaking, Key Biscayne is a gem. One should Hike dowll and authentically re-built to link the Arizona shore with the island, where 'the 1 ik miles of unspoiled beach through New Cape Florida Stai;• fark. To all the action of the 1978'14' Nationals will take tilace. see Cape Florida Light House (newly restored) is a dramatic reminder JE A quaint old English village, complete with red Dhone booths-, dBuble- young America, shipwrecks, pirates and savage Indian wars. Over,80,0(#) · · decker London bus and London taxi servic«' ' offers• I,exddllent dining, palm trees line the streets in the area of the Key, which was once a greAt ; entertainment and gift shops. An area under the fir§t sp• n of • e'-bridge has coconut plantation. Entering the island over the Rickenbacker Causeway," been prepared for dancing ditd outdoor entertainmdnt.· The·iiatural you pass through Crandon Park, one of the country's finest,: Pffering ,a, amphitheater formed.by the span echoes the sound 'of rock -aiid'dance vast oceanside beach with over 600 acres of beautiful shade,treesand lawn, bands. The dedication of the London Bridgi: will·be' kicked-off by the the famous Crandon Zoo with its outstanding collection of.#• ld animals j Hobie 14 Nationals and will·include many excitillik-·8vents. If ikilipers'Hire and birds, a roller skating arena and a train ride through a junglf'°f tropic,Al planning to stay over to take in the bridge dedication, thuy shduld' so gardens. · :· -6 .-1 ; 4 indicate when making reservations. Near-by Miami offers all of the sights and sounds:of the fabulods ' An attractive part of this year's Nationals will'bh'the a\,allability of a Florida gold coast. Included is the Miami Seaquarium where sea life of 4)1 Winnebago Brave motor· home for' transportation:and accommodations varieties perform seedingly impossible feats; and, of . course, a • ti,ip 0 from Las.Vegas, Nevada; to Lake Havasuand rettirff; taking in all of the _Florida would n'81 be complete without' a stop-over ai-the famdus Disnty . many sights along the way. ( See the reer'eational map of the drai ob an World near Tdmpa. accompanying page.) The savings in accommodations, - • food' and -...h.:': Key Biscayne is blessed with 'plenty of sun, warm, clear.waiet andia transportation made possible by this plan makes · it· well, worth dependable tradewind that assures good sailing conditions for this eveht ' investigatin• (See order blank page for further details.) •· t which is co-sponsored by National Air Lines. NationaljAir Line'Logo will r The·1973 Hobie 14 Nationals promise to be. the most popularever and be affixed to all furnished Hobie· 16's. National will be furnishitig the first one within driving distance of.the large." Hobie population":on complimentary personalized accessories for the contestants and, of 254oursb, the West Coast and many skippers who have never attended a Nationals Coast Catamaran is going all out to insure an enjoyable trip. for every are planning for this one. Reservations should be ·made early if'you are skipper and his famlly: The »ptune Yacht Club Of Miami Beach hi,s ,· planning to attend. offered the services of their members' yachts. Thesf are large beautiful Your hcists and co-sponsors for the 1973 Nationals will be The Fessels_and wh certainly appreciate their offer. McCulloch... I .....CorDoration, 036-*.--' I. he• ded by Hobie-owner Robert McCulloch Jr., i regatta chairman, The;Lawrfncelaurie Agency, Lake Havasu Yacht Club, For a slight additional-charge, a 8-day/2-night cruise to Nassau on the Winnebago Motor H6mei, Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce and, df inotor vessel Freeport II is available after the regatta for those who wolild course, Coast Catamaran. like'to enjoy fabulous Nassau. Nassau bdasts• a"IMidue IriteinitiloAil flavor, Lake Havasit has be• .,the,scenp of an annual.Catainatan 'Regatta exciting casinos, glamorous night clubs and a iet-set atmo'sphere.laced with ' every spring for the'past.:10.ybars, hosting some 285 cataniarans early this the elegance of British tradition and romantic Bahamian cliarm. Yod cin year. ·The· Lake, iiavasu: Yadlit Club Regatta Committee, linder the shop on Bay Street, where delightful duty-free bargains' are: to.be found difection of''Da« Stiay;,·• 'reiiat!• a.dhairman(a yachtsman .of'extensive from every part of the globe. This will be the highlight of the-1973 Hoble 16 Nationals for those fortunate enough to be. able to· spend'tlie extra 8 experience and,ah A'iffet.idas• Cup deferiding skipper), and Jess Underhill. ; communications. ·and·.administration,., offers professional assistance in days. Plan now to take the time to enjoy this wonderful- 16 -Natiohals conductihg regattas on this.libdutiful lake. package. Also, for an unheard-of low fee, the package will include a rental You, would be'well. ad*ised.to niake an early appficatioK for this event automobile to use while you are in the Key Biscayne-Miami area. Please see Page 17 for reservation forms. A. as a capicity regaiia ts"expecti• ilrsee'Reservations Forms,' Pages 21·and 22. A form has.been, furnished .fof those. requiring rental 6oats (see Page 23). due to transportation costs a 036limited number: will.be available.. Use the :. reservation forms in the accompanying section of your Hot Line and·mail today! X 036 -» ·· ...... 4...... i. 4 r.'-, « p>:.4 t"-:9 t.-f ....,Ct.J-4,3 1.2.; / i 7., . 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DivisibNS --• --l3.-mil• ,"61,:Ir.&1(giE FLZ<• 6Eiff;*hf..I• r .221,25-. 4 -wr'. .. .4.i ,• 1-=rI -,14.4• ·" '.,.6 :11.N 4-4 t.• F I.:ir ..73.3• :. 21 ",3:,r- •« · - ' " i. - pft--j• C\• 'lawailan Islands''»ry•1 . '- r. 44gsfiF 036U'Jkt*• 4&Flf ' 13 \d -1 - A-tr=*SIST:• 0 Ate - .... The --e.2 - -9=Jr-*-s /?N FriA * Caribbean *-+ r···-----1 'li_ 04 1:1 ...... -, .-- In an effort to more efficiently serve the ever-growing Hobie Cat the upper maps. The division breakdown within these areas is as per the Class Association Regatta program and expanded fleet activities at the local lower map, the fleet and the division breakdown by number is listed below. level, H. C. C.A. has appointed three experienced and highly qualified Please retain this edition of the Hot Line for future reference for division, H.C.A.A. district directors. area and national regatta activities. The areas of the country to be served by each of these men is as per Hobie Cat Class Association South District Hobie Cat Class Association West District Hobie Cat Class Association Midwest & Northeast Director: Rich Reed Director: Kevin Summerell Director: Bill Pankhurst District 4825 Dunbarton Avenue 2026 MeGaw 768 Loraine Tampa, Florida Irvine, California 92664 Crosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 (813) 831-8941 (714) 979-2880 (318) 468-0862 Divisions: 6,8&9 Divisions: 1.2,3,4 & 5 Divisions: 7,10,11&12 Fleets: · 5,8,9,11,12,22,23,34,85,36, Fleets: 2,8,4,6,10,14,15,16,17,20, Fleets. 10, 18,18,19,25,26.28.29,81,82,38, 89,41,42,48,44,45,46,59,68, 21,24,27,80,37,48,51,57,61, 88,40,47,49,50,52,54,55,56,58, 64,68,70,71 62,66,69,72,77 60,65,73,74,76 5 Key Biscayne Filowlida Royal Miscatme Fllotell ...... / Cr. 1 11- -• - - izr,i- 91:#-*7*--2; t -» 1,+ -- .. 4* - ...... ,1.. I...... • , w#*.4 S*» . './.flp .1 -- 1.594 19#. '• ..4,/le • • 46:734• . 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Ii'I *E.•...... :• 6, f'6 .:1'• .4• **4I ..,..: /. -**.-* di.'*4*9.9.1% --le'- - lA KEY POINTS OF INTEREST 1 - Presidential Compound ,3I 2 - Cape Florida·State Park and Lighthouse I pl _ IIi'I 1711- 3 - Key Biscayne Bank and Chamber of Cc,nmerce -f 4 - Key Biscayne Hotel 1 5-Key Biscayne Beach Club Ul 6 - Royal Biscayne Hotel ( Hobie Headquarters) 7 - Silver Sands Motel 1 8 - Sonesta Beach Hotel 1 9 - Quality Motel Key Biscayne 10 - Crandon Park Motel 11 - Key Colony Motel ll4l 12 - Golf Course a I 13 - 3 Shopping Centers ., 14 - Catholic Church fil 15 - Presbyterian Church 1711 16 - Community Church 11'! 1 17 - Medical Center ------1 E 1 "- - '111-·:-- • -"i• ) = - 18 - Post Office --- * •t'' "1'ji, ,_ - - 19 - Key Biscayne Yacht Club illk --T 71 20 - Key Biscayne Elementary School IIhI 1/1 _- 1 li'fiwilf' (h'I 'f mI 21 - County Fire Station 111-- 11 l 6 -- --131- .-- 22 - Calusa Park ; 31499,7.ili 23 - Crandon Park Recreational Area 1- 141_ '142 24 - Crandon Park Marina .-- 25 - Crandon-Park.Zoo 26 - Golf Course 27 - Federal Bureau of Fisheries 28 - Environmental Science Service Administration ·6 ' L_' 29 - University of Miami Institute of Oceanography I - 11-0171-1 111,1 1 Ir'1111 1 30 - Seaquarium 1 4- 31 - Marine Stadium +t 32 - St. Christophers Church -. Ljuit FL:*t.th- IIB 33 - Cove Motel 6 Freepo#E 00 -4 3-day, 2 night CpoIallNKng Ong of • Inchaimucmg • lassaw See Pages 17, 21 22 and 23 for Reservation Forms 7 f*7 ... <14 /3. ' 7 1 46 ---2 I X13*4 \f-Recreational Map and Guide ln. Id/*.43: . 2- -2 1®e*st¥ + Las Vegas, Nevada to •• LAS VEGAS ) 9 Lake Havasu, Arizona il A f LPdAA 1 Highway Distances: Needles, 43 miles; Las Vegas, 150 miies; Davis Dam, 72 miles; Hoover Dam, Irrjr,2»V 143 miles; Kingman, 60 miles; Grand Canyon, 250 miles; Parker, 30 miles; Blythe, 78 miles. ..Villars:, -f .4.0 C l'. -- - r T 63*- .. -.M.P f,ST *fle ..lit GRAND -==*211£34,< - seAScwl,allf' •4 . • .. ..1.- 6/2*R.. ,0.0- TA:343 - "T -I-'• Rls=· ..E,IUMI \\ - - 442--2-i• ,,,t · i»» CHoST TOWN • 22/6- • -5,06«»« 042 36 34*• usl % ,.,«if = - :15&9'-'--<•-/..I 7 - - GOLOROAD .k. 1 .NJAFF. CONRY : 2- 1, /9 -;P: DAT/WAN -• < =i MUSELK oF #/1 -* 0 \ i HISTORYAND Ains H• • •- _z• S• ...*- LOS ANGELES '-\ • *w • KINGMAN - . -7 1921 . . ' Ar.#... 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BILL• ON OMI-1.ONS PRFGH WATER OAlLY CARRIED ... ---+ P• RKER TO TO GOUTHGAN CALIFORNIA , M. 4 RIVE PREIC ,#,r 8 04267 4 PHOENI;/ -\ A -* t.* / EARP- d&,1.-2--<.7,11 - - ' AMED l AFTER , W·(Arr EARP PARKER f• »- -a-==1=L• =,-41=0 Efe 036 •S " -'--• SSA• • t=»-Vis 761 .--=36--=r =--- Cit-/.I--Ils'--1- 09 , - 541• S35=i=" 036* A® 4 - 95 VDCKSBURG • TD SAN DIEGO BLYTHE 0• • • • TO M 036..1-1. .1 - MEXICO 4 8 5:42# I' .-21• • .• :h• - .31- :• - . 1 YW -,r-S' '*ir- 4 -1- 41 . •7 161&%////f.y - ----pi & Irl-,t • *,»• -'• • WI• .eria• *12'13<*1.• • 1 5'-511.--:.5/WL** » 6- 34 -- 6- *1-«i - -*s",--*f# 4 - Ailt-I- -443 - - -• * 6"f 'i 73. I' • '13 - /624&*i 042'ilI • .S i - , Ae./9-fry-=-r I , lili.<2'A:j,i:• il-f.,»-9,6,1-»:*»4r -3 .. a . 4/Val-VBVI-k. 5. 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Aside from the beauty of the surrounding California-Arizona Championship golf on the famous Key Biscayne course, five minutes away. desert, Lake Havasu.City offers a heirloom of historical significance to the Miles of wild beach to stroll on leading to historic Cape Florida Lighthouse on heritage and culture of the Anglo-Saxon race-the London Bridge. the island's southern tip. Two seaside fresh-water pools for sunning, swim- The Bridge becomes the focal point of recreational and historic activities ming and sociability over informal cocktails and lunch. Hobie sailing along during its second anniversary celebration of its removal from the Thames to the Key Biscayne coast. Deep-sea fishing in some of the world's greatest Lake Havasu by the McCullouch Corporation. This celebration will be kicked game-fishing waters. Bicycling. A visit to the Carandon Park Zoo and the off by the Hoble Cat 14 Nationals. Miami Seaquarium. Seeing ' the speedboat races at the famous Marine Stadium. The list of diversions goes on and on. Plenty to do and see after a busy day of racing during the 16 Nationals. This is the time of the year to start planning and looking toward divi- sional area and national championships and then, in turn, to the 1973 World Championship planned for Spring 1974, Regardless of whether this type of competition motivates a skipper \ 15 to enter this year's championships, it would be well worthwhile for a novice \ skipper to prepare for next season's competition by experiencing the thril 1, BISHOP \ 1 5 \ i excitement and knowledge gained by sailing in competition with the· top I 95 93 skippers in this division, area and country. FRESNO 335 \ 6 \ 89 Preparations have been made for exciting area and national Champ- \ LAS ionships and these plans have bfen set forth in this issue. Each Regatta CALIFORNIA \YEGAS \ will be the best Hobie Regatta yeti could attend in the next three months. 93 In terms of association with Divisional Area and National skippers, sailing and racing experience above and beyond.our local fleet competition. Best BAKERSFIELD 15 6: \ 93 66 FLAGSTAFF 51 BARSTOW \ KI GMAN of all, a participation in a planned Hobie Family Vacation Package that NEED ES' 0 cannot be beat. 40 ARIZONA 66 PRESCOTT SANTA We highly recommend making as many of these Regattas as fit your BARBARA SAN 95 93 83 means and motivation. BERNARDINO 29 PALMS 11 LOS 62 ARKER La Jolla Beach, Ensenada, Mexico. A ANGELES BLYTHE 95 72 60 PALM SALOME For all of the Hobie skippers who enjoy sailing south of the border, 10// 5 SPRINGS 10 60 QUARTZSITE PHOENIX ESCONDI60 Fleet 4 of San Diego has put together a Regaita that promises to *0 18 · BRAWLEY 95 10 0 SAN be a winner. 5. DIEGO EL CENTRO 80 8 GILA BEND. La Jolla Beach trailer park will be the focal point of this Regatta offer- 10 .... YUMA ing camping and trailer/van facilities. Numerous Modern Motels are avail- -- M EX ICO ------TUCSON able in nearby Ensenada. Sailing is excellent and by all indicAtions, com- petition will be good. FOR DIRECTIONAL USE ONLY-NOT TO EXACT SCALE This Regatta is planned for ,August 18 and 19. Registrations should Highway Distances: Los Angeles, 314 Miles; Phoenix, 198 Miles; Las Vegas, 150 Miles be in by August 11 as Fleet 4 is planding some fantastic trophies and should know the count. For .further information contact: Robert F8r more information on Lake Havasu City, please contact: Jeffries, 4854 50th Street, No. 8, San Diego, CA 92115. Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce The Bronte Yacht Club of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, announces P.O. Box 707 its annual Can-Am Catilmaran Championship=- Regatta September 1-8, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 1973, to be held in Burlington, Ontario. This event has been well attended in the past, and offers an exciting three days of racing. Address all inquiries Area Code 602 - 8554115 to: George Bolze, 2514 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. 9 aa'.L,-:*·1:-_. -:.:-: _ Regatta Schedule August, September, Octdbia• • Date Event - Division-Location Sponsor Date Event Division-Location Sponsor August 2&2% 'Sly....12' Thurs. Nito Series · · 2 Del Rey tiarbor, Fleet 57 contact 16 Thurs. Nite Series 2 Dsl Pey Harbor Fleet 57-contact ..i:)* . '- Ca. Tressie Crocker 213/ #3 Callf. Tressie Crocker • .--7.F 645 9857 .- - .- - ..- 213/645-9857 ...· 042*Sftwillard Bay Regatta "'5 Willard Bay Fleet 67 -contact 18-19 Division #1-16' 1 Hawaii Larry MacArthur Utah Pam Harvey 801/ Championship 839-4511 266-6706 18*19 La Holla Bch Hobie 2 Baja, Calif. Fleet 4-contact ;• • • 9. Dillon Open Regatta S Lake Dillon, 'Dillon Corinthian Classic Rich Jeffries ' 7*..16I . .... Colorado Yacht Club-contact · John McGann 714/582-9146 *F/5../ , 303/355-4643 18-19 Santa Barbara 2 Sants Barbara Seacoast Yacht Invitational Calif. Doug Riddell '• 1 • 042$*• -• Houston Yacht Club - 6 LaPurte, Tx. · HoustonBill GeiseerY.C. 805/962-8195 6 Annual Regatta 713/643-6123 18-19 Summer Series M 3 Unkitch-it Fleet 17-contact Doug Lent.428-9402 +S Long Beach Sea Fes - 2 long Beach ' Long Beach Hobie. . - tival Senior· Olympics Calif. Cat - contact 18-19 Ocean Shores Hobie 4 Oce#n Shore J.T. Quigg-Olympia ..'.. ·" . · Frank Versluis Cat Regatta hashlngton Beer-contact 213/597-0335 J.T. Quigg 206/532-5311 4=5.· Division #8 Champion- 8 Pens*coln, Fla. Coast Catamaran · - • ship Rich Reed 18.19 Rockport Reservoir 5 Wanihip, Utah Fleet 67-contact 813/831-8941 Regatta Pam'Harvey ' 801/266-6706 445 Annual Five Flag 8 MBacola, Fla. Contact Ben Miller Regatta 318/322-3785 18-19 Division 4 Champion- S take Dillon Contact-Randy Johnson ship Colorado 303/759-9794 4-5 Multihull Regatta 6 take Tralls Lewis Thompson near Auitin, Tx. 512/452-0434 )8-19 Fleet 63 Regatta 6 Normin. Okla. Fleet 63-contact Warren Pierce 5 Sumer Series S Jacksonville Fleet 59-contact 504/364-1823 Fla. John L. Holmes, Jr. 904/246-4086 18-19 Ft. Worth Boat Club 5 Eagle Mt. Lake Contact-Ed Laster Regatta Ft. horth, T*. S Summer Sailing 8 ' tario SOLad G 6 M Sailboats Fla. Steve Gibbs 18-19 Nats Head Multihull 11 Nags Head, N.C. Contact-Joey Sparks 305/451-1621 Invitational 703/488-1852 18-19 Toronto Cat·Club 13 Totonto, Canada Toronto Cat Club 6 Monday Nite Race 2 Newport kh, Fleet 2-contact Open Rich Taylor Chlif. Mike Mullen 19 Summer Sailing 8 Largo Scsid 6 4 M Sailboats 645-2062 Fla. Steve Gibbs 305/451-1621 9 Thurs, Nite Series 2 Del Rey Harbor . Fleet 57-contact #3 Calif. Tressie Crocker 19 Series Race 6 Texas clty Pike Fleet 8-contact 213/645-9857 Texas Jeff Shaddock. 713/649-8385 11 Fleet 12 Regatta 9 Lake Lanier Fleet 12-contact Georgia Stan Sunderland 404/ 19 Summer Series 8 Jacksonville Fleet 59-contact · 945-6266 or 945-4816 Florida John L. Holmes, Jr. 904/246-4086 11 04212· Division #2 Champion- . 2 Long Beh.Harbor Fleet 3, Belmont ship Calif. Shore YC, LB Hobie 20 Monday Nite Race 2 Newport Bch- Fleet 2-contact Cat, Coast Catamaran Calif. Mike Mullen Frank Versluis 213/ 645-2062 597-0335 or Kevin Summerell 714/979-2880 23 Thurs, Nite Series 2 - Del Rey itarbor Fleet 57-contact il-12 Division #6 Champion- 6 Lake Charlas #3 · Calif. Tressie Crocker ship Louisiana 213/645-9857 11.12 Midwest Area Champion- Evan, ton, Ill. 25-26 Fleet 15 Series II 2 dxnard. Calif. Fleet 15-contact ship Dave Churchill 805/252-6841 11-12 Sth Annual Bay Sailing'. 2 Long Beach. Ca. Belmont.Shore YC Regatta Frank Versluis 25-26 Cram Regatta 10 Lexington, Mi, Fleet 40-contact 213/597-0335 Pete Begle 11-12 Fishing Bay YC Regatta IX Deltaville, Va Contact -Joey Sparks 313/779-2145 703/488-1852 25-26 Bemus Point Regatta 12 Se• us Point,NY Chautugua Sailcraft 11-12 Hobie Regatta U Lakallinnipe- Goodhue Enterprise contact - Ron Berg saaee, N.H. Contact-Joe Goodhue 716/386-3337 617/537-0991 25-26 Division /1 14' Champ- 1 }hwaii Larry MacArthur 12 Fleet 15 Series II : Channel Island Fleet 15-contact tonship 839-4511 Omard. Ca. Dave Churchill 805/ 25-26 San Luis Regatta Z San Lui $ Reser 042Coast Catamaran 259-0000 or 252-6841 mir, Calif. Kevin Summerell 714/979-2880 12 Fleet 21 Regatta 3 Woodward Lake Fleet 21-contact Calif. Gail Qualle 26 Summer Sailing 8 Tavernlef Fla. Upper Keys Sailing 209/883-4104 Club-contact Steve Gibbs 12 Weekend Race 8 Rickenbucker Fleet 36-contact 305/45]-1621 Causeway, Fla. - John,Hogg 592-1702 26 Points Race 10 Rickenbacker Fleet 36-contact 12 Summer Regatta B Ft. Desoto Pk, Fleet 5-contact Causeway, Fla. John Hogg-592-1704 Fla Harrison Noble 813/581-2260 26 Fleet 4 Summer Series 2 Santa Clara Pt. Fleet 4-contact San Diego, Ca, Rich Jeffries 12 The'Boat Place Hobie 10 Lakeport Stat* The Boat Place 714/582-9146 Cat Regatta PR' Ill. Ed Shimaker 313/385-5811 26 Whitehead Series 9 Lake lanier, Fleet 12-contact Georgia Stan Sunderland 404/ 13 Monday Nite Race 2 Newport Beh· Fleet 2-contact 945-6266 or 945-4816 calif· Mike Mullen 27 Monday Nite Race 2 Newport Bch. Fleet 2-contact 645-2062 calif. Mike Mullen 645-2062 15-19 Quincy Bay Race 12 Kessag#8*ett' YC (• incy Bay Race Wk Week MASh Assn. -contact 30 Thurs, Nite Series 2 Del Rey Harbor Fleet 57-contact Art Milmore #3 Calif, Tressie Crocker 617/479-0437 213/645-9857 10 Schedule Continued Schedule Continued from Page 10 Date Event . Division-Location Sponsor Date Event Division-Location Sponsor August ... 16 , Ii Fim Races 4 Bar-B-Q 6 Ft. Lauderdale Port Tack 7 MSA Summer Series 6'1,·• • • &(iv'*s't«.• 1811>,• .'·11,MSA-Contact Fla. 523-0888 :·.GE·:::..1*as:...:.i:·:AR.: John Gonnerman ' :·.',:.• ··.• '• •••••' '·''''• • '''• 713/526-0545 :2.11.-I Monday Nite Race : NewI ort Lcil. Fleet 2-contact Calif. Mike Mullen Date Event Division-Location Sponsor 645-2062 ..2* Series Race 0 U.Atilwl, Fleet 8-contact September Jeff Shaddock 1 Blue Water Labor Day to rort Huron * Mi- The Boat .Place 713/649-8385 Regatta 313/385-5800 2333 Disneyl:uid Regattit 4 dri 111110, 1 11. Jim McCann 14: Fleet 72 Regatta 4 Portl*lid. OreK. Fleet. 72-contact 305/241-2481 Jim Severs 73 / Weekend Race M tricke,11,-Ii-• er Fleet 36-contact 503/774-0691 t.-tii.cka, * P.it. John Hogg 1+2 Division #9 Champion- 4 At lint n. 101 592-1702 ship '£ ·R• .44.: li,dian,i Ilebie Ch:unip- 1• 1 L 04216*tion/oe L. M.S.A. 6Fleet 26 1-2 Norfolk Yacht G Countr, it nore·,1• , vi. Norfolk YC • ,11 i...hi, Indian,t Bob Kirch Club Regatta Joey Sparks 317/283-2371 703/488-1852 1,111,41» Monday Nite Race 2 Nowport kh. Fleet 2-contact 1+3 Fleet 6Z & Burkhard 5 Bear We. Ut- Fleet 67 4 rilif, Mike Mullen Burger Regatta Burkhard Berger 645-2062 801/363-1306 ":Pi29.3*, Chesapeake HC Fleet 11 Gunpowder Btate Fleet 54-contact 1-3 Can-Am Bronte Harbor 13 OA,Ville, Onti Bronte Harbor YC : ,11 54 Fall Series P/rA I ftd. John Flanigan' 301/ Regatta Canada contact-Geo. Bolze 821-5217 or 821-7700 2514 Lakeshore Rd.W r.'83 I.-' . i 1 Oakville, Ont. Canada • • -%30 ·2 Ware River YC Regatta Ware Fieck, ifi_ Joey Sparks 703/488-1852 1-3 Labor Day Regatta 7 Lala MCC0112*Rhi Oga.11ala YC NE 303/284-3948 134 Fleet 12 Regatta 9 Lale lanier Fleet 12-contact Georgia Stan Sunderland 404/ 1·3 Fleet 60 Fall Regatta W Ittlhlitil.n Fleet 60-Contact 945-6266 or 945-4816 Dale Van Acker . 517/354-4313 --6MSA Summer Series u#imbn lohn Gonnerman 713/526-0545 2 Divisional Warm-Up 8 Ft, Li• derddle Port Tack Regatta 9 1/, 523-0888 Date Event Division-Location Sponsor 2 Summer Sailing 8 Largo Sound G 4 M Sailboats Fla_ Steve Gibbs 3-7 14' Nationals 2 Lake Havasu, ' 305/451-1621 Calif. 2 Labor Day Regatta 8 3.*SCh·,1116 Fleet 59-contact 514 J. Holmes, Jr. 6-7 Folsom Lake Regatta 3 .Foliom Lake* Ca Fleet 17 6 904/246-4086 Tradewinds Sailing Doug Lent 2.3 E.C.S. Regatta 10 [lile Cr.el E.C.S.C-contact 916/428-9409 Peservoir Wade Roth 317/545-8581 6-1 Connecticut State 12 Lake Candah Fleet 31 4 Candal- Championship wood, Ct · - wood Yacht Club 3 Monday Nite Race i hewport tch, Fleet 2-contact Hugh Greenwald Cllift Mike Mullen 203/792-1284 645-2062 13 Fleet 12 Regatta 9 · Lake Lanier• Fleet 12-contact 7-8 Roton Point Sailing 12 powal-ton+ Ct Raton Pt. 'Sailing .Gecr• la . Stan Sunderland 404/ Ass'n Regatta Dick Blanchard 945-6266 or 945-4816 914/698-6158 7.8 South Area Champion- pens .cola. Fi + 14 Points Race 8 'Rickenbacker . Fleet 36lcontact ship Causeway, Fla. John Hogg 592-1702 7+8 West Area.Champion- L.ike -Comanche 17-21 16' Nationals -8 Key Biscaync ship Califi Fla. 8-9 Chesapeake Hobie Cat 11 Cnrpenter it., Fleet 54-contact Fleet 54 Fall Series KDA John Flanigan 301/ 20-21 Lakeway Open Regatta 6 Lake Travis . Fleet 64 6 Austin YC Perry,ille. Mdi 821-5217 or 821-7700 Texas · Larry Smith 512/266-1336 10 Monday Nite Race 2 Ne t#• )8, iftil,U• - .- 1.*:Itl•619,_r:,#4· *1, r.44 59.- i *7- 4.../ : . 69:2 -I, h : 036. 62'13. / 1...... to« * .-I -- , - 1 .'. + '.- • . .- 0 2., ) r ./ l, F. Liwi,/2,039*..4- A .,-I ; =".------:-+11' 8 A -' i * --- I. --0.. -...,,-'-,,.,.- - 1.. --19/..5- - . -, • 5'.-*'t.9'2 0364*-- - ' 036 036 .... - - ..*.2. 1.--/ .**3 ·-15 - i.i....f.i.' -'. 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These photos and a full page of publicity of the Lake i / e': -2 1 . - George Regatta. appeared in the Knickerbocker News and the New York 52 '31 -'.1.. ' Daily News. .".''., 1001. Upper L. Stephanie Whitcomb leans backward, her pigtails trailing in waters i of Lake George. Stephanie's husband Chip skippers the craft. Couple are from Burlington, Vermont. ; Upper R. Close Hobie 16 competition between John Dowd #6298, W. • Vosburg #1040 and R Neiley #2433. ., 4 Middle Left: Hobie Skipper C. Abbott fly a hull between races. '' -Mi# ., ::...1 - 1 . I , - - ,2.' 4• :r .fi I •' - - Middle R: Hobie Skipper M. Weisel moves along during races at Lake ./ -...... , . -. George, New York. ' 1.-,-.1.-24*r:.4 ,-47.."-' A- - 1 . f: . + -'9, 4.-.--· - Lower: 15 Hobie 16's and 7 Hobie. 14's made an exciting weekend during f...• .4 *- .. 4-4• -N,• -< . '4 ., -· - Division 12 Championships. Congratulations to Aquaduct boats and _ _ _ especially Ernie Tetrault, John Dowd and Bill Pankhurst of Coast Catamaran, - ./5*4'21*/ ABT• Hm"Mu, 036:,t .,1*. 5·- 254-1N*g,-- 6- Bolton Landing, New York Chamber of Commerce, and Division #12 • 1='• rk• 14 r. f '--, - I '«-*'-f..- . Championship Committee and a special credit to W. Grishkot of Warren t..• County Publicity for the excellent photos submitted. Le' 1 '-. . -:- 12 11 2)'28 1• 00 [Le}ke Regauea [maIiftiker,filetldl ©@a]Imeryq [1:11,Arm©h@ ©aOOf@I,Imilfm · --9'.,/ ..., i'/ • .'• '.1 .Ii.• _ '• " 1 - -'--IN '._- ./.4/'Wi/ 042 - '1 (:Al ..1/W ·I,i• ,2--f,;'/-'" ' •• , 13 -• 'ft,1.-1.':*. - ·,=-,. i • *. 1'4'*...A• ,il• • A. A. 1 T..:.Jl:. . '. -1 . -I _* t..*_ Gr * - ... .= 1.• 4 3.• • A, -- f'• • '1, <'*' - _• _41• • :• 1 • --• - . ..48: 1 0 -iwillit. * ,lk "• / IX• ...... 1: '1 ./... . I i :-0-1 t....1 • 1 '*r ./. - i• a. e. . 4.r B<• • • • u' -1• • 4• • • ' 0 - ...... 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Richard Loufek Worlds - ' I Champion Hobie"14 skipper has the proper touch for the Hobie 16. Dave Boyle approaches S - 0, 'A'/AP• 34' - i. "A" mark. 15 Hobie 12 Mono Cats made this regatta. Waking up to the warm, morning sun and - a - +.: :... 14.--'.;.2• *,4. another day of racing. Who needs a motel room when you own a Hobie. R. Maxey #2013 and ''-• .14 -I , , . *A. Ve,1 - crew double trapeze. Hobie Alter and crew Nancy receive their 1 st place award. d '- - 042F'+.t-· r , . -t!»t :15 2,9 - -- MA ... SAFE BOATING t '• .,• 1,/1. 1 .4r, IS NO ACCIDENT .• *J«»&..A**&.-4**-4.• 4**'.4.t«, -- *6* lul: 1-A 4 ------, - '.,AJ• ir,7• 13 --- - 4 •- 6 b SKIPPER'S TOOL GETS YOU SAIL READY -. for Hobie Cat 14/16 • 8r.A KEEPS YOU THAT WAY «1 4 042AssemblyI illaintenanc• 5/ *2. Precision machined and satin finished in heavy • 1 · 8" stainless Steel. Complete with 30" nylon 4 lanyard for on board emergency use. 1 -Of.. ('(}iltact >·ti,ir ( 1• ·.Iler ( ir write' • Name -271_- I CU 036'. Address n - 1 9 RUDDER k City './1 State Zip : f 41 . i SKIPP S TOOL Left: Frank Izo, Broadway Stores. Center: Kevin Summerell, Western Race Coordlnator Hobie Cat Class Association. Right: Allen Tracht. Robert Bruce -5 64& Company announces the winners of two new Hobie 12 Mono-Cats Don Hart -g= iSE: 1 :25'..9,6,3 el• of Balboa, Calif. and Dave Wheeler of Phoenix, Ariz. in a recent promotion and drawing conducted by Broadway Department Stores and Coast Cata- maran. DA-' IfF/446 ------.. -• 46 0%4/qi/jgllill 4 'if l._ I91#:,ism--·i.=.=rr #_-» --=..i 042i• //'.'I.-/I- i Hot Line Subscription Blank . • ,• &,1/• • 6,/• -3 IIF YOU RECEIVE THE HOT LINE, DO NOT RETURN THIS AD. tl-t_, • gf_ 4444/54#,4 -6**,6,2* '-4 -11* + I .1 -- • • • 44 * Name -+ 11 - . li I 1. + I Address 1/* -» •32_ 0364240/1 City - State-Zip Photo shows how the Hobie Cat system can do things that others cannot. I recently vacationed in Ontario, Canada, near North Bay. 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I. 14 Schedule Continued from Page 22 The Division Championships were a/in Afeated by wather preble,/ Hobie Cat 16 on Sunday, 4 th, fleet neared the surting area, / severe lightning and Hobie Cat 16 thunder atom approached chasing mfne to the beach.Hi li• tning looked Division 11 Championships backlike atopicketshore s/fily.fence with its frequent verticle bolts, Again everyone made it A Fleet RACES El ./ 211 1 2 -7 POINTS POSI- TOTAL J. Riley 5/Now, Prosident of Backyard Boats of Alexandria, ImS N.ES aL!/ 123456POINTS I Flarti:an. J. 1200 10 3/4 3/4 1/4 121/4 Virsiola, donated two perpetual trophies for .the Hobi 04216 and Hobte 14 7 Fle//1 7027 5 3 2 17 class, ard tu initial two keeper replica trophies. Everyone wai very 1. J.A. Stevens '3803 (28) 2 3/4 634 15 3/4 Bodie 2578 3 6 5 3 17 pleaeed with the awards and Division Eleven thanks Mr· Smirnow. 2. J. McCann 2222 2564 2 (7) 19 Pratt 3007 2 2 10 10 24 3. Chris Christensen 37 (28) 3/4 2 2 7 10 22 3/4 Gllden 335 12 4 2 13 31 Both th• Ocean Pines and Lewes Re 8atta Committees had well run Ruck 1996 6 8 11 6 31 affairi and were complimented by the conteitanti. Both comitttees ehould 4. J. hoeh/1/ 1933 3/438 8 4 (9) 23 3/4 Morri8 3928 11 9 6 7 33 h/v/ver appoint new representatives to negotiate with the wather gode 5. J. Sammons 4368 7(10) 3 9 6 5 30 Holmes 590 4 3 14 14 35 fer n0zt y• ... Sterling 7011 314 18 20 4 42 3/4 0 Flanigan. L 3007 16· 5 9 16 46 1 Clark. D 76 DNS 12 8 5 49 2 Fickinscher 2809 8 13 13 17 51 3 Fri/denber: 1776 17 11 9 8 55 3 Gignoux 592 14 14 1 2 15 55 5 Nabb 1596 9 21 18 2 60 B Fleet 6 Tursi I2000 13 22 15 20 70 7 Gaynor 7422 2/ 17 16 21 74 8 Mairs 145 7 DNS DNS DNS 79 Division #8 Championship POSI- TOTALr 9 Kepner 562 23 DNF 21 19 86 TION · NAM 0 Hoover 3099 15 DNS DNS DNS 87 -I MIL, 1 2 3 4 5 6 POINTS 1 Clark, M. 3323 18 DNS ONS DNS 90 Cocoa Beach, Florida .1 · Plitt 552 19 DNS DNS DNS 91 M. Garner 102 (21) 2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 5 23 Chwdler 3880 21 DNS DNS DNS 93 Hobie Cat 14 2. . J. Garth 5074 (21) 3 4 3 5 3 18 24 Kilall 6018 22 DNS DNS DNS 94 3. D. Bart 3911 2 5 2(717420 25 Moore 5179 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 4. Bill Reed 2083 (20] 4 6 9 4 2 25 A Fleet S. Brim Connelly 5936 3/4 6 (15) 2 12 5 25 3/4 Division 11 Championships POSi- TOTAL TION NAVE SAIL# 123456POINTS Ocean Pines Regatta 1. Dents Wilcox 3851 ( 171 3/4 3/4 5 3/4 3/4 8 2. Dav* Wentwonh 3816 (17) 4 3 .3/4 5 2 14 3/4 Division #11 Championship 3. Barry Alton 267 3/4(10) 5 9 7 3 24 3/4 On June 23rd and 24th at ocean City. Maryland. Chess/ski Robie 4. Steve Shafer 3588 (17) 76824 27 Cat met 54 spons 042redth* Fourth Annual Ocm Fines Regatta and the Division Graig Yandow 11372 (17) 322121433 El• van aampionships, POSI- TOTAL On Saturday the racs committee creared the wrils fog but ii the Ill Y_ME SAIL 1 2 3 4 POINTS process used up /11 th* wind. Postpon//ent after postponement plagued the 1. R. Ill hosts. In a effort to at leasi make the social side of the day a success, 2. R. Shoemaker 2549 2 2 2 5 11 the beer was tapped at eleven thirty. By one thirt, there waa enough hot 3. E. Therman 1552 314 452 113/4 air flow/$ to start / 951._ 4. R. Mairs 1709 337821 B Fleet 5. G. Smith 145 18 3/4 4 3/4 .231/2 Sunday mrning brought more fes which cle*red md left the race 471 5610 7 28 connitte/ praying that the dark cloud //dows on th* ocean would turn into I breeze. No such luck After lunch, a breeze fiaally came ip and tho cours* POSI- TOTAL m M. 4 two'/'clock the me began, As the Lead boat rounded the Ilgi EML •»IL# 123456 POINTS weather mark, the fos rolled in again closing visibility to fifty feet, After playing folIOW the leader trying to find the reaching • ark, the race V/8 1, Paul Matheny S 18 1 (13) 3/4 3 2 6 2 13 3/4 4 abandoned and everyone //iled back to the beach. 2. M. Emery 93S (13) 7 3/4 3 4 3/4 151/2 16* 3. Peter Flick 73 Sp*ctators on the beach were in rear panic as they saw forty Hole 19 3/4 2 6(8)34 IS 3/4 illi Cats insCantly disappm from alght. There vas no panic ia thi fleet until 4. Chris. Bradley 98 1 334 6 ( 9} 3 19 a nioity f.oot trawler'came rearing through the fog at fifteen knots headed 5, Charles Pankow 5969 2 (8) 5 5 2 7 21 directly for thi beach and a fifty foor sportflhermant zipped through the fleet st twenty kneta parilleling the fleet'I course. 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H-Z 15 21 D. Hitfield 66 5 20 21 25 23 94 22 D. 01tmans Ull 13 24 22 22 18 99 Division 72 Championship 23 E. BsE* 1685 18 22 15 18 27 100 3 W. Baird 7038 1• 634444M 24 R. Biddle 330 25· 27 26 16 21 11S 4 M. Samson 1808 27 31 14 35 114 Lake George, New York 25 J. Eichbl/t 1655 22, 25 18 27 27 119 S K. Dawson 5734 / 21 38 24 1, tls 26 K, Ka,ter 2205 23 23 24 24 27 121 6 J. Dalbey 4610 2 20 26 27 22 118 27 A. Roberlon 542 26 2S 27 27 27 132 7 R. Walt 4459 3r 4Z -13 18 124 8 T. Hatch 3556 3 36 3/4 ·31 23 127 Hobie Cat 14 D. Hers/feld 1862 3 37 33 17 17 134 POSI- TOTAL i 0 4. Paical 4176 3 23 23 19 32 135 Irm 52, ,.I 2345 mILE 1 B. Rousey 5912 12 35 44 44 145 1 A. Mil=ore 1943 3/4 3/4 3/4 2 2 41/4 2 S. Rais 2446 3 31 21 28 . 146 2 A. Grasso 1795 -3 3 3 3/4 3/4 71/2 . rs 2 29 32 35 29 149 3 J. Foote 5867 234 13 B Fleet , ': 22 036.. 3 34 34 26 27 /5 4 C. Lindfore 3938 2 23/4 8 4 7 15 3/4 POSI- TOTAL 5 B. Cerini 1389 39 42 30 30 155 5 R. Pickett 4209 65553 18 irm EM Ill 0361 2 3 4 5mlrl 36 S. Chebitches 4107 2 24 30 44 44 163 6 Twist 3273 52477 18 37 E. Jilko 8020 -3 17 25 44 44 166 7 B. Cordetro 9540 76665 23 1. B. Jacobs 1991 13 31 38 C. Collins 3867 2 38 36 23 44 167 2. 0. Churchill 5081 3j4 6 3/4 17 7 311/2 39 D. Kolisinski 49 4 42 42 44 3/4 170 3/4 3. R. Maxey 2013 12 34 6 3 12 33 3/4 40 C. Comeh 6907 3 41 39 20 34 172 4. R..un 1469 2 15 4 13 11 45 - 41. M. Circle 850 2 35 37 32 44 176 S. B. Watson 4238 14 5 11 11 5 46 42. J. Lees 3097 3 32 -28 44 44 186 6. T. Smith 43. 2. le.kes 2713 4 42 42 44 44 214 7. P. 'art 46411650 137 1319 9 %' : R '14 44. R. Porter 4359 4 42 42 44 44 214 8. J. Nelson 3788 31. 3 15 2 3/4 51 3/4 45. 479 4 42 42 44 44 214 Hobie Cal 16 9. A. Johnson 4380 5 23 7 6 15 . TOrAt 10. D. Lind 4571 6 8 19 12 17 62 POSI- 1 2 34 5 11. .· Cotton 540 8 22 14 5 18 67 '12!i . 12& 21!1 mE 12. M. Crutchfield 5211 17 11 13 16 10 67 1. J. Denton 2441. 5 3/4 44 91/2 13· R. Brown 1922 9 4 3 22 33 71 2. P. Johnson 5230 3 4 3/4 14 *42 93/4 I4. 3...... 2755 10 20 8 9 25 72 Hobie Cat 14 3. J. Dowd w 6298 3/4 2 2 8 6 10 3/4 IS. P. Hernandez 1832 4 21 9, 21 19 74 4. E. Bradbury 2699 6 3 9 12 3/4 16. J. Hauser 4328 11 17 * 10 8 30 e76 S. J. Steinman 2780 2 r:· 3 19 17. F.. Versluis >3039 3 12 22 27 22 78 A Fleet 6. S. Snyder 5436 4 g 21 18. D. Crocker 2279 16 9 21 13 22 81 POSI- TOTAL 11 5 9 6 10 25 19. F. Robison 990 19 16 24 15 8 82 TION 1.. SAIL' 1 3 45 E2IKI• 8,7. M.C. WeiselAbbott 27638001 7 8 12 6 4 25 20. B. Giles 6148 20 7 17 23 16 83 9 10 14 31 21. J. Fo$ter 1. 4. Ross-Dugan 4520 6 , 3/4 3 2 3/4 121/2 9. C. hhitcomb 3873 11 11 8 33 22. D. Ketterman 3514 18 10 18 19 20 86 2 M. Bokm 7678 . S 4 22 3/4 10. L Tribble 4531 8 6 6 12 7 39 2757 21 14 23 20 21 99 3 C. Barto 1315 3 6 8 T : 23 :i: ::2;• gh, ID :Ma• 15 14 13 5 13 41 23. B. Arb/110 3900 24 18 / 25 33 112 4 J. Golden 334 735 36 24 10 13 12 43 24. M. McCormick 7 26 26 31 18 13 114 R. Hatfield 378 3/4 4 3/4 5 15 25 1/2 13. Y. Depelteau 7562 12 11 10 10 49 25. P. Collins 374 23 25 25 28 20 121 t L. /alcker 3573 17·2 2 8 10 39 14. 3, Nelfi 4562 13 12 15 13 26. F. Eckert M66 27 27 16 29 / 125 7, Gunter Hagen 561 9 Il 9 9S 43 15· ·B. Kolkim 2986 14 13 9 15 15 51 27. J. Mabry 4701 22 24 31 -30 23 130 8. T. Haike 486 15 7 12 7 9 SO 28. .. M...ly I723 31 31. 31 14 24 131 9. D. Boyle 606 19 , 12 12 3 S3 29. D, Hebard 7232 28 28 26 24 27 133 10. P. Hinkle 2691 10 9 10 i13 15 S7 Vail Lake Regatta 30. E. Noice / 29 25 Z9 31 26 30 141 11. D. Lhamon 4200 13 18 13 10 4 S8 12. I. Wallace 2787 16 10 6 11 20 63 13. J...oncs 3102 4 15 14 18 13 64 Temecula, California 14* B. .... 868 2 19 11 15 20 67 15. B. Sherriff 12 14 18 14 11 /9 16. B. Scott .i:: 8 ,13 19 17 14 71 17. J. Cockrill 406 18 8 15 19 12 72 Hobie Cat 16 C Fleet 18. I. ... 7840 20 20 20 67 73 PCSI- TOTAL 19. .. .coonnell 1749 14 17 17 16 15 79 A Fleet :LIX N/5 SAIL# '2 5.Mm 20. B. Schwinch 32 11 16 16 20 20 83 POSI- TOTAL 1. D. Soden 3617 TION !2!1 aliI 12 34 EVIEIi 2. P. Ber/" 1278 3/4224611 2 1 " 3/4 3. D. BrO• 4510 8 9 .5 3 24 H. Alter 36 23 225 14 4, M. 1knis 6822 1571965 B Fleet 2 R. lufek 4856 3/4 Z 5. 3 7 17 3/4 5, S. Le. 1099 6 13' 4 4 28 3. D. Beaucha• p 2 3 3/4 9 54 213/4 6. P. Perizeau 4809 4 25 7167 POSI- "TOTAL 4. J. Daigh 00 7 10 3/4 11 3 313/4 7. G. Hadley 4731 3 10 17 18 11 112• B.M SAIL* 123 45 f22[2 5. B. Se=an 13 8 14 18 3/4 6 46 3/4 8. B. Ferrell 5092 2 44 13 21 25 3/4 6 N. Steele 20 14 ,11 7 14 3/4 47 3/4 9. R. Weismwn 486 17 16 15 8 6 1. T. Bissett 137 3 .2 3/4 3/4 3/4 71/4 W. Schafer 31s 17, 14 19 6 10 S6 10* P. Clemmer 1914 52614712 2. G. Ketterman 57 53333 17 8. J. Ne. e 101 11 21 3202 57 11: R. Summerville 2824 16 :8 24 5 19 3. W. Gotemon 3833 18 9. R. Jeffries 1902 4 13 12 15 14 58 12. R. Ektcher 4882 32 19 9 · 11 10 4. J. Kemode 4888 :u,it 24 10. 2414 '6 12 17 17 11 63 13. L. ConsauI 3906 27 40 12 3/4 4 3/4 5. C. Schectus 2696 1.55 55 27 I. ': /4- 3824 U . 5 23 10 13 63 14· V. Bailey D 31 14 03612 9 6. D. Taylor 1223 1084 67 35 12. M. Staudt 05 27 '7 14 4 12 64 15. T. Eckles 33. 13 15 10 33 13 7. R. Martin 7279 87876 36 13. D. Mihoky. 2453 20 16 6 8 16 66 16. M. Vandergott 8408 12 28 27 10 8 8. G. Millhouse 3556 2 3 3/411 '12 12 40 3/4 i 14. D. Wickstrom 9 16., 19 20 9 9 73 17. A. Atwood 271 92/14 16 9. T. Andres 4618 3/4 9 10 12 12 43 3/4 15. N. larrum 1981 '21 18 4 15 IS 73 18. W. Grns 7212 29 5 8 /4 21 10. J. Henderson 3311 1112788 46 16. L. Cooke 48 10 9 22 13 20 74 19. G. Bristol 7091 33182525 21 11· M. Wright 4545 910 9 12 49 17. 3. eitty 1238 19. 15 8 19 15 76 20. R. Kellogg 3693 25 30 20 15 14 1 12. L. Froeb 288 12 ,11 12 12 12 S9 18. 8. Baauchamp 1400 9 26 16 12 17 80 3919 42 3 11 '29 20 1 19. J. Wetzler 2166 24 8. :11 21 19 83 21, J. Brooks 2951 19 22 29 22 26 1 20. T. webster _.· 1929 15 6 25 23 22 91 22: J. Mayeda Regatta Results Continued on Page 19 Advertisement -:1* s• ..• .=,• 19tf > r"- medv- TRAVLER 0G 042Cam cleat mounting plate 0'30 »ii. Includes all Installation hardware Guaranteed one year against mechanical defects SEE YOUR HOBIE DEALER OR WRITE TODAY 9 34:4- 0 -14 . // / b 1 4 '*-/ /5/,< /.C \ ///'./ 8.: 16 :. Tour Reservation information Hobie 16 Nationals, October 17-21,1973 V"• ROYAL BISGmIE Key Biscayne, Florida, Royal Biscayne Hotel ---- Every effort has been made this year to make your 16 Nationals the best yet and more' exciting than·ever before. Patrick Hogan of Studio City Travel has put together three plans for the Hobie Cat Class Associa- tion that will save Hobie Skippers, crew and families money and:guarantee everyone a super time in Sun- ny Florida. Just select the plan below that suits your particular situation the best, complete the attached registration form, cut out or duplicate and keep your Hotline intact, and forward with full payment to Stu- dio Travel. This package is limited; first come first served. Return today. Three Exciting Ways to Go Package # 1 Package # 2 Package # 3 7 days round trip from Los Angeles, in- cluding a'Nassau cruise. Here is the ulti- mate in a Hobie tour package. National 5 days in Florida for the Nationals. If Key Biscayne Beach Hotel Special, ar- Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to you can only spare 5 days from your range your own transportation. This·pack- Miami, 5 nights at the Royal Biscayne busy schedule, here is a savings package age is for the driver or the short air hop Beach Hotel, (does not include meals) you cannot afford to pass up. National skipper. 5 nights at the Royal Biscayne 3 days 2 nights cruise on the Freeport Air Lines jet from Los Angeles. 5 nights Beach Hotel, starting October 16 through 11 to Nassau including food. All transpor- at the Royal Biscayne Beach Hotel. All the 21st. Let Studio City TraVel arrange tation and taxes. Leaves Los Angeles transportation and taxes. Book now for the best air connections and rates from Tuesday, October 16 at 9:00 A.M., re- this budget package. Leaves October 16; your home at no extra charge. turns October 23. at 9:00 A.M.: returns October 21st. 00 00 • 4250 • 320 per person $300 per person per person Double Occupancy Double Occupancy Double Occupancy ACT NOW. COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW, CUT OUT AND RETURN. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR GROUP RATES FROM YOUR CITY Dear Pat: Sign us up for Hobie 16 Nationals tour package # for persons. Enclosed please find $ to cover full amount for the following persons: NAM E: AnnRFAR· CITY' STATE: ZIP TELEPHONE: If selecting package # 3 Please arrange air tickets for us FROM We do not need air tickets Amoney saving 6 day auto rental package is available with the above tours. Auto Package # 1 $60.00 6 days including 250 miles free, Pinto, Vega, Gremlin. Auto Package # 2 $100.00 6 days including 250 miles free, station wagon. I wish to reserve an auto: Auto Package Desired: ,. Please make a,Il checks payable to: Studio City Travel 12192 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Calif. 91604 For additional information please phone Pat Hogan, 213/766-3100. 17 4' il Tel Vales & Pmasthead FOies One of the first obstacles a novice must overcome in learning to sail is his inability to pinpoint the wind direction. Most likely he has read a 1: beginner's sailing book that shows in its diagrams wind direction as a thick black arrow. On the water, it is far more difficult, for the wind is, for all practical purposes, invisible. t -t .-_.• --.'-5 i-.,C - -.-.if -*-r -_tiiir f- -..=-_ -- .r s."-=3-- 4 ..__1 Bar_ -__ 2-:1:-zaug.4<11 The solution is to have some things aboard that indicate the wind .- 4-*/7* 21/-,21---diA•-7.---7- cr• T---'.""---4---9. Ra-W-%441':r..-95,-4- ---.7-i-ix-- 9•-1 4/.. -/1 -- 1+14%626912sailboat but Note should be made of the generation gap in Hobie sails, number 50 indi- you can do the next best thing: attach telltales to the sails and have them cates a different batten pattern and a left and right hand Hobie H. Number 7678, the newdr sail shows only a left hEind H. Both sails are identical in indicate whether the flow past the sail is turbulent or smooth. area, but due to the positioning of the batten pockets,..battens are not inter- A good practice is to place one telltale higher on one side of the sail changeable between sails. than on the other. In certain sunlight conditions, it's hard to tell which telltale is on what side unless they are at different levels. Gulailmlite*lance TOP/©Beaniong Telltales should be placed in three positions along the luff of the jib They should be six to twelve inches back from the leading edge depending 7709* Fil@ble Sals on the size of the boat. The Hobie Cat Sail probably is exposed to more dirt, grease and grime than most sails in that.it is bent on over a mud or sand beach or lake bank telltale flutter and trailered over dusty beaches and lake access roads. After capsizing, it telltale -- telltale jr-\-· t.m,te becomes submersed in sometimes oil-polluted water and is stuck in shallow Y \ flutter mud bay and lake bottoms. Bib -L / • 11• Oily and dirty , shrouds ·from trailering distances mark the sail on :,f 7 contact and should be wiped down before stepping the mast. + Fleet 23 has come up with a suggestion regarding the cleaning of dirty Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Just before Luff Stalled sails that makes sense and we will pass it along for what it is worth. Proper Flow Leeward telltale will flutter. Both telltales stream aft WhenWindwardBEATING:telltalefallwilloffflutte• , When BEATING: head up CAPT'N HOBIE MAINTENANCE TIP When REACHING: trim sheet Whensheet REACHING: ease Cleaning Your Sails · When you change your heading without varying your jib trim, watch If the sail is too large to wash in a tub, lay out on a clean concrete floor the middle set of telltales on the iib. If the sail is properly trimmed and or lawn and wash with hot water and soap. Stubborn stains which will'not flow is smooth over both sides of the sail ( that is what we want), the wash off can be removed by the following methods: telltales will both stream aft. ( See figure 1.) Mildew: Keeping your sails. clean, and dry will discourage mildew If the boat begins to head up into the wind, the windward telitaies will formation. If they do appear, try to remove them as soon as possible. Once start to flutter. ( See figure 2.) Conversely, when the boat heads too far off siarted, it will grow rapidly. Scrub the infected area with a stiff brush to the wind ( see figure 3)' the leeward telltale will flutter because the angle of remove as much mold as possible, 'then place stained portion in 1% cold incidence (angle of attack) becomes so great'that the wind is hitting mostly ivater solution of bleach and let sit about 2 hours. Wash thoroughly and , on the windivard side of the sail. This will disrupt the flow over the leeward rinse with fresh water. Repeat if necessary. side resulting in turbulent flow. ' Oil and Grease: Can be removed by applying trichloroethylene to the It is most important to avoid this situation, for if there is turbulence on stained area. Metallic stains or rust stains can be removed by soaking the the lee side, the sail, which is an airfoil, is stalled and cannot produce the stained area in a warm solution of 2 parts conbentrated Hydrochloric.Acid desired drive. A luffing sail is easy to see because it will start to flutter. A per 100 parts water. Then, wash thoroughly and rinse with fresh water. stalled sail isn't easy to see at all. But if you have these jib telltales you can An interesting observation also quoted from Fleet 23 newstet Ho# to Set a Starting Line -**r i,li• Without Even Trying A Winnebago Brave Motor Home, the combination motel, restaurant and trans- We cannot claim that this device is original, but then again, portation, offered for the use of Hobie Skippers planning to attend the Hobie we haven't seen it written up in quite a while. We made one up literally 14 Nationals. beford breakfasi one day out of scraps found in the basement. It was rather crude perhaps, but it was invaluable in helping us set an accurate starting line. It's especially helpful with a windward start when you have a large C ; fleet, and the line is quite long. -. -eE LA• Making the device is quite simple. All you really need are the 1 '61,5• materials shown in the accompanying drawing. Make sure that the disk 1 - r- - - ..r-.:'*t':';I• • . - and vane will rotate without friction on the handle. The less friction, the 5 '. ./ -- I ... ./.. I. more sensitive the device will be in light air. It operates exactly Iike a 1 ' -/ - i ./. r ... weathervane. 4·,_ rll• aullf 1-V 11= 1 ': - 036 036. To use the Genie, stand forward near the bow of the Committee Boat, i ...,- " - * .7 -''It#*51- 1 te. 042 1 042 042-4=11• .: .--I.• $ in clean air, and hold it out.at arm's length. Sight across the center pin and / - -*.6.2,1-11... . :1• r-.-...•'11,=i• • 11:Zrf .- -im'--/ t- . . •- " •·, • =.411&·3* line it, and either the 900,80, etc., pin at the outer edge with the other 11 , , -, - - '' - '1• 11$.'..• #kifsit' end of the starting line. You can then tell how the line is oriented with respect to the wind. .i* In setting a line, a topnotch Race Committee will always try to think miN, -* like a contestant, setting the line so that the competitors have trouble ' '1.f-+• ' 042T..•4 making up their minds about where to start. 2 -. . 2- I - flt' 9 036 In open. water, with no reason to favor one particular end because of - - -- 1_ ,*- 2 --/& tide or land, favoring the port end of the line by 100 ( using the 80fsighting 4. , 1.- .--_ .1 -_--' I. l. - '--i'.t 042.._71,rE, 042*,1t». I i pin ) is about right for a large fleet of Hobies, though this may have to be "The Bridge" and Hobles go together..This location is the scene bf an annual ' · modified a few degrees more if local conditions require it. fun race around the island and under the bridge by as many as 250 Hobies Guessworkand computation are eliminated and it is quick to use. It is each year. better than using a masthead relative wind indicator with compass bearings because it measures the wind at the competitors' level and needs no arithmetical conversions. In short, this simple, cheap device does its job . - . better than you can! f- A New Protection for Tell Tales Continuod from Page 18 Reinhorn's Law says "Point the tiller at the fluttering piece of wool." Hobie Hulls and Anodized Aluminum If the leeward telltale on the sail is fluttering, it's because the bpat is being Why ARMORALL with GT-10 is Ideal lor boats sailed too hard, or too far away from the wind for the desired close-hauled Armorall protects vinyl, fiberglass, rubber, plexiglass, and other mater- course. The boat should be pointed more toward the wind, and putting the ials on your boat from the sun, salt water and ozone of the marine en- tiller to leeward will cure this. vironment. Life of these materials is extended many times, and Armorall gives If the windward telltale is fluttering, the boat is being sailed too close them striking new beauty. to the wind; in other words, on the verge of a luff. Putting the tiller to Vinyl cabin interiors are protected by Armorall's touch, smooth, pro- windward causes the boat to fall off, again solving the problem. tective shield from hardening, discoloring, and cracking from sunlight and heat. The plasticizers used in neW vinyl are maintained· or replaced by Some top skippers' consider these telltales a crutch for incompetence Armorall's unique formulation. It imparts a soft, lustrous finish that'is highly because they have learned to sail properly without them. They do have a water resistant, and that lets dust and salt brush off easily. point if you, as the skipper, are sailing close hauled and steer entirely by Armorall makes urethane varnish (and acrylic lacquer) finishes look the telltale on the jib. their best and protects them too. On chromed metal, anodized aluminum, or One of the' mistakes many skippers make is to try to keep the jib lacquered brass it forms a barrier against corrosion and keeps them bright completely full • without allowing either the windward or the leeward and shipshape. Plexiglass treated with Armorall has a tough sparkling syr- telltale to flutter; there are many times when this is the wrong maneuver. face that is so smooth that dust can be wiped off with a dry cloth with For example, in a strong wind and smooth sea you may :be able to no fear of scratching-and water just rolls off. Armorall is so easy to use that it's fun! It is harmless tb- fabrics and "pinch" (carry a very slighi luff in the jib ) and still maintain yourspeed or most all other materials. It makes paint, metals, and chrome shine: We go even faster. If you fell off until the sail became full and the telltale did guarantee that you will be amazed and delighted when you protect and not flutter, the resultant excessive heeling could well reduce the speed of beautify your boat with Armorall. the boat. So if you are a helmsman, take the telltale on the jib with a grain of Send $2.98 plus $1.00 for postage. insurance and handling to salt and always learn to steer what you feel is the fastest course for the Hobie Cat Class Association existing conditions. P.O. Box 12078 See ads, Pages 21 and 23 of July Hot Line, for telltales and sail tails, , Santa Ana. Calif. 92711 both highly sensitive, easily applied manufactured products not requiring < a hole in the sail. AL 20 #£iifi&• Accommodation #nformation Hoble 14 Nationils October 3-7,1973 4,1,• • Lake Havasu City, Arizonag London Bridge Celebration ,The McCulloch Corporation, the Lake Havasu Yacht,Club, the Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce, the Winnebago'Motor Home Corporation and Coast Catamaran Corporation have all joined forces and ar- ranged a wonderful tour and accorrim'odations.package for the 1973 Hoble 14.Nationals. This rega,tta promises to be.the greatest Fegatta in ·the history of the 14 Nationals in terms of participation. Yourfres- ervation form will'be in two parts; the fir,st will be' for the Winnebago Motor Home package from Las ·Vegas. This form should be·forwarded to the Winnebago Company. The second form will be for,th6 Lake HavASu Motel acc6modations,and should be mailed directly to the Housing Director Lake Havasu :City, ' Arizona. Please complete the required form and forward early to insure preferred accommodations. Winnebago/Hoble Cat Motor Home Package Information EQUIPMENT: A new 20' Winnebago "Brave" Motor Home. Sleeps 6 to 8. Pick up your combination motel and transportation in Las Vegas October 2nd. Return to Las Vegas October 8th. $250 Package Includes: 1000 free, Renter pays 10c per mile o\>er 1000 miles,' full bottle of propane, 5 gal- miles and all gas and oil. Ions of gas6Iine. : / 81 r---' .:. 1 ''111 Crazy Horse Camp Ground Special Package: '1 , & '" 5 nights at $4.00 each; 6th night free of charge. Tourthe Lake Meade, Boulder Dam, Colorado 'River Recreation Area and save on air fares from Las Vdgas to Lake Havasu and return. Save on ,+'·, W,Ii·.,·-f" "L, . '4/ 7 1.1 '* motel rentals, and food costs. 9 4,4 --r/ ' 11 , 1 WIL-&,#d 042/5 EXAMPLE: •f/1*1 //:r./Id...11, $250.00 Winnebago Rental 9C-m•-Dew/'e i q.rt*. 036:..I.ti.." 14 20.00 Camp Ground Fee 4 -W ·' '.,L .:ME'AR'l'· . .t,t• , · 270.00 Total cost for 6 people, r --/'-ad• 0.'...• ,# p An ---ir•Antique --I--*•Double -Deck Lon- 44.00 Less'air.fare Phoenix Arizona to Lake Havasu & return don Bus will make scheduled 226.00 To,tal 6bst for«6 people, $37.67 per pers6n or $6.28 per day runs between Crazy Horse Camp Ground and the Nauti- per person plus gas, oil and mileage ($75.34 per couple for the week ) cal Inn, Race He 254511•1. 82·_ PLEASE COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORM AND FORWARD EARLY TO INSURE ACCOMMODATIONS. I would like to reserve a Winnebago "Brave" Motor Home to be picked up in Las Vegas on gnrl returned Name: Address: C ity · State 7ip : Phone Attached is my deposit of $200.00 which is non-refundable after September 1, 1973. I plan to arrive in Las • PgAR I plan to depart Las Vegas Winnebago Motor Homes Corporation, P.O. Box 152, Forrest City, Iowa 50436 Lake Havasu Motel Reservation form on reverse side. 21 10. H. Klein 5148 9 · 7·10 11·11 48 11. D. R. Zywocki 4560 12 11 11.10 4 48 Results Continued from page 19 12. I. Rutt 2258 12 12 8 8 11 · 51 Hobie Cat 14 D Mi/tte • ·3• 4 3 4 10 21 4. 14 5 3/4 4 23 3/4 A Fleet S. R Siberell . 86 8 24 Malibu Yacht Club Invitational 6. P HanoI .420 71283 30 POSI- TOTAL 1 M Alexander .8& .-, 32 ...' SAIL• D B - 61 0 9 9 34 Malibu, California Ila E2!MIi F .Icon / I 687*,5242 t·3 10 6 38 1 J. Ross.Dugan 4520 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3 3/4 , i 24:* 221.:.--: 9 12 11 42 G. Bart. 3102 18 ,;: B. V*n Gundy' r 380 - 108 71515 45 Hobie Cat 16 3. P./Ber*an 71 ::,6, 19 , 5 i ". . '• i:. :Z.1 . 425 11 11 11 14 47 4. E. Barto 2424 24459 24 , • .:i:.... - 810 16 15 5 13 49 5 B. Roze 868 76 9. 6 3 254, D. Clirk 5618 15 14 14 12 55 A Fleet 6. M. Bolman 7678 1, 3135 "15.'· 3. /n". 13 15 16 16 60 TOTAL 7. E, Baggs 633 1433115 36 .rm lili SAIL# S 8 S. Robertson 5630 10 7 13 ·17 17 36 11 't• ....t,, 036e- m /!ESs 9. 0. Boyle 606 610677 36 N. Steele 20 'll 4 3/4 3/4 9 '51/4 10. B. Scott 4118 9 11 12 12 12 56 . R. Eddi. gton 3824 10 9 P. Benedict 1539 12 17 10 8 .10 S7 t Division 10 Championship H. Stauat S 3'' rs & 4 9 T. 'clo-nell 1749 13 16 7 13 13 62 J. King 2414 6 3813 3/4 0 3/4 t P. Greenwood 8193 10 7 13 17 17 64 D· Wickstrom 9 11 242 15 4 14. A. EF 342 15 13 17..14 11 70 Hobie Cat 14 I. Strauss 1673 0 3/4 10 '4 t 1 5 3/4 15. P. H• nkle' 2691 17 12 17 10 14 70 B. Seaman 13 4, 9 11 7 S 16. T. Haake 2486 11 15 17 17 17 77 D. Mihoky 2453 8 14SS 8 i7. R. Wagniere 355, 16 ' 14 1• 17 17 81 A Fleet D. Beauchamp 2 18 7710 2 TOTAL 1. S. ...champ 1400 12 13 6 11 6 POSI- MIM 1 . L. Cooke 4S 17 16 2 15 7 TION NAME liu 1 2345 1. S. Purray 2068 f, 18 17 6 14 B Fleet -.....- 3/4 2 3/4 3/4 5 9 114 1 . R. Jeffries 1902 9 6 12 14 22 3 POSI- TOTAL I. J. Gougeon 9509 9 3/4 1. B. Schultz 2157 18 10 19 17 12 1234 5 2. I. Watson 5188 33/4222 1S 1 . A. lilti 60. 16 15 15 9 22 I!22 52!1 Ill ffIKIi 3.4. J. EddGouseon 23705251 24333759 4 4 29 1 . J. Wet.ler 2166 14. 12 24 18 13 1. T. Deardorff 7126 8 2 2 3/4 5 • 3/4 S. E. Bile 7627 1036 7 6 3Z 1 . T. Webster 1929 20 5 14 20 22 2 T. Bissett 137 6 732 2 6. ' ·. M. 036 Tripp 10521. 6., 7 4.6 9 32 1. D. litmans 1819 13 20 21 19 12 34 N. Marchment 3548 5 :55 ./4 20,3l4 36 3/4 1. K. Aldrich 404 22 19 16 16 22 4. A. Ilenbeck 4191 314 3 33/4 7 6 211/2 8.7. G.I TrippBolze 103263770 124 129 57 12 3(4 37 2. R. C:aput 929 21 22 20 12 22 5. 8. Deardorff 7132 4 10 24 3/4 9. ...un 2429 5 6 11 10 10 21. J. B..less 2140 15 21 18 22 22 6, J. Pratt 685 7 'i. :i J 3 27 10. D. L.Rue 5539 8108 9 11 46'2 22. E, Attlesey 167 19 17 20 22 22 10 7. W, Golemon 3833 2 7 32 11, G. Reinders 5370 9810 8 12 47 8. • M. Epstein 9677 11 4 43 12. B. Calvin 5936' 11 11 12 11 8 S3 9. G. Mesrs 4473 3 "10 125 W11 8 44 B Fleet 10. R. MacKenzie 6407 12 4109 9 44 POSI- TOTAL 11, T. Sdth 5717 9 9118 12 49 B Fleet I12!i NmE SAILI 2345 MI/2 12. G. Millhouse 3459 10 12 4 12 12 50 POSI- TOTAL 1. W. "lker 7369 3/4 543t4 16 3/4 Ilgi IM SAIL# 1 2 3 2 N. larrum 1981 2 7 103/42 2 23 3/4 ' ' 1 3 B. Watson 4238 5 9258 29 C Fleet 1. C. Gintter 2319 3/4 2 13/8 2 3/4 6 7/8 4 G. Hofiann 291 14 6573/4 32 #4 C FLEET Z. I. Malwald 3671 3 3/413/8 3/4 2 8 7/8 S R. 8.... 1922 15 3S POSI- TOTAL 3. D. R.inders 2286 2 3 3 6 J. Cotton 540 10 '3/4 9 13 36 3/4 SAIL# 1234 5 POINIS 7 · J. Mes' 2755 6 39 'IMa MME 8 R. M"te 2013 10 :i: 1: 1: : 40 3/4 1. R. Coleman 6464 23/4 3 3 3/4 91/2 Division 10 Championship 9 A JO]inson 4380 13 461011 44 2. M. Higgins 3/4 5 4 '3/4 3 10 3. Fost./ 3514 9 189133 52 39 5. Blake 586 131/2 11 J. labry 4701 7 11 - 19 3/4 18 52 3/4 2:15 423/472 15 3/4 Lake St. Clair, Mich. 1.2 S. Trainor 3444 16 11 8 6 14 55 4. J. Smith 3616 332,26 16 13 R. Donahue 3509 11 14 11 14 6 56 S· 6 Austin 3549 54644 23 14 R. Run 1469 12 12 14 12 10 60 6. J. R/inson 8823 667/S 3. 1.S Don ShirleY 1677 3 3 19 19 19 63 7. D. Caltell 4129 7 7 5 9 7 35 Hobie Cat 16 1 6 . C. Mdlelland 2380 17 15 19 15 12 78 8. M. Minmn 1009 8 9 10 8 10 4S 17 F. robinson 990 18 13 12 19 19 81 9. W. Miller 880 9 8 8 10 10 4S 18 J. McCaffrey 373 13 16 16 19 19 B3 10. S. Po• ell 3201 10 10 10 9 J, Hauser 4328 I9 19 19 19 ,19 9S A Fleet Fleet 57 Summer Series 1 POSI- A FLEET C Fleet 1 . TOTAL POS. TOTAL Marina Del Rey, Calif. Iel H• 5 SAL!:1 34 5 ERIKI2 Imt BES 2/!I ' 2 345 • 9IKIi 1. P. Bessie 3909 2 4 6 3/4 6 18 3/4 1, G. Simp,on 5 2 34 9 Hobie Cat 14 2. E. Beffets, Jr. 5000 - 3 3/4 35 8 19 3/4 2. P. Hart • • 14. 'i' 73 3. R. Jawor*ki 3956. 3/4 7 0423/410 20 1/2 3. R. Atwood' 1*2 3/4 POSI- TOTAL 4. A. Croutendorst 2257 52 29 4 22 4. R. Sum• erville 2 4 12 13 1 T I• i Ime 2111 1 23(45 POINIS 5. D. Vercruysse 838 10 3 82 3/4 23 3/4 5. J. Graham 17 -2 14 861 6. 6, Tructer 6965 4 8 57 3 27 361 1. 14. Wright 4545 2 3/4 3/4 (8) (3) 31/2 7. S.woodruff 9439 8 5 10 3 9 3S 6. G, Hedley 41 8 6 11 21 1 2. E. Oldendi:f 2211 (4) ES) 2 3/4 3/4 31/2 6 · . R. Heathcote 2970 11 10 44 T 36 7.8, S..0B. Cerini 1631- 5 5 25 16 3. R. Coleman 6464 3/4 {81 [8) 8 2 10 3/4 9· S. Blackburn • 427 13 6 9 .6 13 47 9. S. list. 2 23 12 4 17 4. S. Birdi 1011 (8) •8) 524 11 10. H. Libeaa 922 17· 11 7 11 5 51 10. P. CI.'..r 1 17 23 3/4 11 Il 042 5. B. Fields 360 036(6) (8) 4 35 12 Il· 8. Marks 10. 7 14 17 8 11 57 11. D. Soden 3 24 17 10 9 6. D. Robertson 4893 3 2 (8) (8) 8 13 12. B. tamh 14. 14 11 13 12 64 12, L. szedlaciek 3 16 4 20 13 1 7* - M. Pennirlton 8455 7 (5) 3 (8) 8 18 15 12 12 15 10 64 13. N. Fuquhar 4 10 19 16 23 1 8. I...son 5749 5 (8) (8) 8 0 21 i:: d: =- 9 13 14 14 14 64 14, R. Walt ·4 28 20 15 14 13. A. Freye 2523 6.·16· 15 17 16 70 15. R. Pearce 4 · 18 g 22 22 1 16. R., hurst . 5132 12' 15 16 12 36 71 16. R. Ross - 19 · 10 3082 Hobie Cat 16 17. 'r.·• Tillitson 5903 16 17 13 16 15 77 17. T. Miller 2 30 16 14 5 2 18. M. Piper 1 11 21 30 10 1 POSI- TOTAL ' B Fleet • 19: M. Samson 1 9 26 13 25 2 Imi • MS SAIL' 2345 mI!(f 20. D. Cooley 578 30 24 2 21. M. H"ig 6 21 18 6261 1. D. Olt/ms 1819 [51 3/4 2 (8) 3/4 31/2 HOBIE CAT 16 - 22. 3. Mart.in 3 5 27 17 18 I 1 2. P. ...re 4730 3/4,'2 (121 3/4 (8) 31/2 4 27 28 12 19 1 3. W. Waller 3769 2 3 (5) (9) 4 9 B FLEET 24.23, ..A* .=IDwan 4 .25 15 21 20 2 4. I. Doyle 3715 9 3/4 POSI- TOTAL 25. J, Olson 7 22 14 19 302 1 5. S. Curran 7215 mi, di: , 11 :IM 212 1234 S 26. T. Rafferty 2 14 30 23 15 3 1 6. D. Neville 1997 (6) 6 4 4 {16) ]4 EMEl £22[Ii 27. J. Werlz 27 28 3 7 D. Crocker 2278 3 8 (12) 6 06) 17 1. D.... 415 2 3/4 3 14 3/4 28. F. Prescott 7 NN 1 8. D. Lind 4571 061 10 3 (16) S 18 2. R. Blaster 3I27 4353 3/4 15 3/4 4 20 31 3024 0S' 23 1 9. S, Griggs 4920 (9) ( 10] 7 7 9 23 3. T. Welch 6845 3/4 3/4 13 2 2 181/2 29. K. Kerr 1 10. P. G'/sett 8074 (4) (7) Ds# DSQ 3 24 4 11. Sten 1. 3811 5 30 30. .. .awyer 4 30 29 30 31 3 11. D. Bertstrom 2194 8 9 ·S (11) (11) 2S 5. J. cooptt 2260 6 31 12. M. Sampson I808 7 12 (16) [12) «.7 27 6. D. Sapikoiski 6170 6846i:': 10 34 13. T. West 4231 ( 163 #6 ) 6 10 11 27 7. K. Meade 4999 5499 8 35 14. M. Pascal 4176' (16) 13 10 {13) 10 33 8. J. Adler 7S4 81074 9 38 15. R. Balcomb 5145 (16) ( 161 9 13 11 33 9. A. Duckworth 6915 12 5 3/4 17 7 413/4 16. B.Happel 843 (16) 5 (16) 16 16 37 Motel reservation form for Lake Havasu City: Average rates, Lake Havasu Motels: Single room $12.00, Double room $18.00 I plan to arrive in Lake Havasu City I plan to depart Lake Havasu City NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATF: TELEPHONE: Please find check enclosed $ payable to: Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 707 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 22 Hobie Catamaran Nationals Boat Reservation Form Lake Havasu, Arizona October 3-7, Key Biscayne, Florida October 17-22 I wish to reserve a Hobie Cat 14' 16' for the 1973 Nationals. Enclosed find my non-refundable deposit check for $100.00 made payable to Coast Catamaran. Name: Address: City/State Zip Phone: Business Address: Business Phone: Please mail to: Coast Catamaran 2026 McGaw Avenue Irvine, California 92705 <'London Bridge Days" Celebration to Be Kicked Off by the 1973 Hoble Cat 14 Nationals By Frank Mulcahy LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZ. - One of America's most unique dedication ceremonies and the first anniversary celebrations, will again annual celebrations will be witnessed by visitors at this lakefront resort provide the musical entertainment for the ball. city in early October - London Bridge Days, a 10-day festival, October By the time the second anniversary rolls around, more than 3-14, marking the second anniversary of the opening of the historic 2,000,000 people will have visited London Bridge in its new American span at Lake Havasu City. home, making it second only to the Grand Canyon as an Arizona The Kick off for this celebration will be the colorful and exciting tourist attraction. The massive structure, whose stone-by-stone recon- 1973 Hobie Catamaran 14 National Championship, to be held on struction here took three years, is one of the Southwest's most October 3 thru 7th Lake Havisu, with the Nautical Inn as the spectacular daytime and after-dark sights. Headquarters Hotel. Besides recapturing the spirit of Merrie Olde England with the Lake Havisu can truly be caUed the desert Home of the Fast costume contest, dart tournaments, a pancake race across London Catamaran Classes. Robert P. McCulloch Jr, an ex P-Cat-turned-Hobie Bridge and a number of other traditional events, London Bridge Days Skipper, introduced the Catamaran to Lake Havisu over 10 years ago, will offer an exciting menu of pageantry and outdoor sports for visitors, by planning an annual Spring P-Cat and Nobie Cat Regatta, in which who may also take part in any of the games or contests if they choose. over 250 catamarans converge on this Beautiful 45 mile long blue water The festivities will include a parade on Saturday, Oct. 13, a parade of lake, for two days of skimming over the smoothe lake surface. gaily-decorated boats under London Bridge, golf and tennis tourna- The Hobie 14 5th annual National Regatta is expected to attract over ments, a beard contest, an arts and crafts bazaar, a giant beach 150 skippers from all parts of the country. barbecue, a beach dance for young people, a commu nity pancake 1972 Defending Champion Jeff Canepa of Santa Cruz California will breakft.st and on the final day, sunrise services at London Bridge. have his hands full defending his title in this event, as the skill and Azcoinmodations at Lake Havasu City have more than doubled expertise required to navigate a Hobie 14 around the course in record during the past year, with one motel after another ( Rhniada Inn, time is being accomplished by an ever increasing number of national Windsor Inn, E-Z 8 Motel, Shakespeare Inn) opening up in response to skippers. the demand created by the attraction of London Bridge. The Lake Havisu Yacht Club, under the capable guidance of Robert In addition to watching or taking part in the festivities of London P. McCulloch Jr., as Regatta Chairman, Dave Shay, Race Coordinator, Bridge Days, visitors may .also avail themselves of the world of and Jess Underhill as Safety Patroll Chairman, Will Coordinate all recreational opportunities that have already made Lake Havasu City a National Regatta Activities. year-round resort capital. Golf, tennis, fishing swimming, boating, water Townspeople will be wearing a variety of English costumes, from skiing, hiking and riding, sun-bathing, rockhounding - these are just a Elizabethan to Victorian, storefronts will be decorated to look like few of the outdoor fun activities enjoyed year 'round at this popular English village shops, and the busy schedule of games, sports, contests resort community. and shows will be clima xed on Saturday evening, October 13, by the The Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce, with the support of gala Anniversay Ball on the embankment under the huge north arch of local business and community organizations, is coordinating the the bridge. 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