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The Official Newsletter of the United Fall/Winter 1993-94 States Sunfish<~> Class Association Vol. IV No.2

EDUARDO CORDERO IS NUMERO UNO AT '93 WORLDS by Vicki Bremer Put 65 Sunfish racers from 10 countries 5 foot swells further proved he's fast and and island nations at the Bitter End Yacht darned good. And we're not talking a 200 Club, Virgin Gorda, BVI, September 2-9, in pound-er here. new boats supplied by Sunfish Laser, Inc. Eduardo is a true champion, who even and what do you have? Some of the best showed up at the awards banquet in a sports racing ever, as well as one big party, eight jacket. That may not sound unusual, but days in a row. Will the Bitter End Yacht Club when "dress-up" at the BEYC means nice and Br~ish Virgin Islands Yacht Club ever be shorts and a clean shirt, wearing a jacket the same? really stands out. But then Eduardo stands We know Eduardo Cordero, of Venezu­ out. He's fun; he's nice; he's handsome, and ela, will not. He is now on the list of Who's he's the 1993 Sunfish World Champion and top Who in the Sunfish Worlds Winner category, Caribbean sailor. Congratulations, Eduardo. along w~h some of the champions he raced Congratulations are due others as well. against at this 23rd World Championship, Chip Clifton, of Sarasota, FL, and son of i.e., Donnie Martinborough (a three-time Charlie and Cindy, wast he top junior finisher winner), Bruce Sutphen, and Paul-Jon Patin. w~h a 13th overall. The top masters finisher With only one bullet in eight races, Eduardo was Jack Willy, of New Weymouth, MA, who edged out Malcolm Sm~h . of Bermuda, by not only earned a 1Oth place overall but was .!! four points. His excellent tactics in picking an honored recipient of the "bullet club" ] out the favored side in the six light-moderate bottle of rum. He also makes up the dart l breeze races helped. When most of us game rules as he goes along-we're on to ~ would have killed for a 9th place finish in this you, Jack. Janese Willy was the top woman ] tough fleet, Eduardo used his 9th in the finisher w~h a 32nd overall. Alfred Martis a.. second race as a throwout. Finishing the '93 World Champion, Eduardo Cordero, ofVenezuela. series with a 2-4 in 18-25 knot winds and 4- (continued on page 2)

COLUMBIA SAILING CLUB HOSTS WOMEN'S NA'S by David Mahrer, Regatta Chairman The wind generally dissipates toward ner) and at the Sunday Breakfast, for which early afternoon on the lakes in central South the Columbia Sailing Club is famous, the Carolina. On both days of the Women's women proved as amiable companions as North American Championship, sailed Oc­ they were competitors on the course. The tober9-10, 1993,on Lake Murray, northwest 26 women hailed from places ranging from Inthis issue of Columbia, SC, it did just that! Texas to New York and Chicago to Florida. The 4-5 knot morning breeze on Satur­ The youngest compemor was 13 and the Junior Corner ...... 5 day died to2 knots or less by mid-afternoon. oldest (most mature) was confidential. It Racing Tips ...... 6 was clear that each of them enjoyed the The stronger breeze early Sunday morning Workbench ...... 8 looked promising, w~h 8-1 0 knots as the opportunity to rekindle old friendships and Class Office ...... 9 sailors headed out, but ~. too, lessened make new ones. considerably by the end of the day's racing. The level of competition made the races USSCA President's Letter ...... 10 Despite the dying wind, the boats kept mov­ interesting, as groups of boats appeared to ISCA President's Message ...... 12 ing and the event organizers were delighted battle from one end of the fleet to the other. ISCA Meeting Minutes ...... 13-14 to have gotten the races in as scheduled and In add~ion, several of the skippers were novices Regionals ...... 15 to have been selected as the s~e for this who became observer favomes as they could Regatta Reports ...... 19 year's championship. be seen improving each race. Shoreside, the participants evidenced a The 1993 Women's North American Membership Form ...... 27 spir~ that was just plain fun to be around. At Champion is Nancy Haberland, who showed Index of Advertisers ...... 27 the Saturday Supper (which began with a Classified Ads ...... 28 social hour and featured a grilled steak din- (continued on page 4)

Sunfish® is a registered trademark of Sunfish Laser, Inc. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Photo by Brenda Miller Competitors enjoyed BEYC's beach launching. Photo by Peg Beadle Worlds (from page 1) (better known as Yellow Man) received the Sportsmanship Award, and Eric Erickson received the traditional '1irst entry" award. Not all of the fun took place on the race course, however. There were those Dark 'n Stormy parties by the pool (thank you, David and Peggy Frith), and the lay day trip to the Baths, some on the gorgeous 46 foot motor sailer chartered by Cindy Clifton's brother, Jim Swan. And judging from the stares we got, I doubt if anyone had ever seen a 46- footer anchor at the Baths to the tune of a bagpiper (David Frith). One of the notable quotes overheard at the awards banquet went something like, "If this event had been held in U.S. waters, it would surely be a candidate for the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy (for excel­ lence in race management)." There were no complaints from the racers; the race man­ agement was excellent. Thank you to all those wonderful folks who helped Race Committee Co-Chairs Chuck Hunter (BVIYC), John Burnham (BEYC and Sailing World), and Chief Judge Robin Tattersall (BVIYC). A very special thank you to Co­ chairs Peter Haycraft (BVIYC) and John Glynn (BEYC) who spent the past year gearing up for a week of full-time activities, from the opening ceremonies to the manager's reception to the closing ceremo­ nies, with lots of parties and dinners in between. Class Secretary Terry Beadle did his share of running around also, coordinat­ ing the ISCA Advisory and World Council meetings held during the week. .!! So, that's whatthe week of the '93 Worlds ] was about-a medley of friends getting to­ l gether, meeting new folks, sailing in the ~ beautiful turquoise waters and sunshine of ] the Caribbean, racing with the best Sunfish ___.... a. sailors in the world, chacha-ing until the wee From top: A fast reach after a hard beat; Mike Mahoney entertains a group at the Baths; David Frith hours,beingwiththegreatestgroupofpeople pipes the boat ashore; the fleet sails the sparkling waters ofthe BVI; Alfred Martis accepts Sportsmanship anywhere, and promising to meet again at Award; World Champion Eduardo Cordero receives new sail from John Glynn, event chairman. the next big event.

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 2 1993 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BEYC, VIRGIN GORDA, BVI SEPTEMBER 2·9, 1993

1. Eduardo Cordero 3-(9)-5-3-3-1-2-4 20.75 Venezuela 2. Malcolm Sm~h (6)-6-1-2-2-3-6-5 24.75 Benmuda 3. Jeff Linton 5-2-8-9-4-2-9-( 15) 39 USA 4. Bruce Sutphen 1-7-(30)-11-13-13-4 50.75 USA 5. David Dennison 15-(43)-4-4-5-7-13-11 59 USA 6. Donnie Martinborough 12-3-(34)-15-11-18-3-7 69 Bahamas 7. Damian Payne 18-4-7-12-10-4-23-(30) 78 Benmuda 8. Robby Hirst 8-29-(41 )-6-15-15-5-3 81 BVI 9. "Todd Gay 23-1 0-2-1-1-(32)-22-32 90.5 USA 10. Jack Willy 16-1-18-21-(31)-11-12-13 91 .75 USA 11. Hank Saurage 35-(48)-6-7-22-5-8-10 93 USA 12. Charlie Clifton 7-11-(33)-10-18-19-19-12 96 USA 13. Chip Clifton 9-12-11-17-17-10-21-(25) 97 USA Worlds award winners, back row: (L to R) Jeff Unton (3rd), Chip Clifton (top Junior), Jack Willy ( 1Oth 14. Alan Scharfe (37)-26-27-8-26-8-1 0-9 114 USA and top Master), Janese Willy (top Woman) and Bruce Sutphen (4th). Front Row: (L to R) Donnie 15. Don Bergman 21-14-9-(43)-6-21-25-22 118 Martinborough (6th), Todd Gay (9th), and Damian Payne (7th). USA 16. Bruce Mahoney 19-(28)-27-16-14-22-15-6 119 29. Bill Brangiforte 27-5-45-20-(51)-17-34-31 179 57. Adrie Van de Linde 43-55-39-45-52-66-(66)-66 366 USA USA Aruba 17. Soot! Greenbaum 11-32-17-(33)-23-9-11-16 119 30. Dan Feklman 26-30-35-28-27-(44)-30-21 197 58. Artie DeVries 30-57-60-55-(63)-62-57-50 371 USA USA Bonaire 18. Randall Swan 20-13-20-18-(38)-25-1 8-14 128 31 . Kevin Morgan 13-(44)-15-32-29-23-41-39 202 59. Greta Dekker 61-50-58-42-50-58-(66)-52 371 USA USA The Netherlands 19. P.J. Patin (38)-24-26-24-34-35-1-1 144.5 32. JaneseWilly 34-17-47-14-29-20-(55)-49 210 60. Rob Bos 58-63-59-48-53-40-52-(66) 373 USA USA Aruba 20. Peter Johnstone 4-36-38-30-35-6-7-(66) 146 33. Bill Wingrove 31-39-23-(49)-43-12-32-35 215 61 . Mike Mahoney 47-60-57-52-56-56-59-(66) 377 USA USA USA 21 . Len Ruby 14-27-16-5-28-31-35-(66) 156 34. George Anderson 54-19-13-29-16-33-(56)-53 217 62. Darryl Coe 62-56-52-(66)-54-60-59-48 391 USA USA USA 22. Malcolm Dickinson 25-34-12-38-7-16-(39)-24 156 35. Chris Lowrie 33-22-25-(66)-62-46-17-17 222 63. Edmund Harms 53-66-64-66-57-61-51-(66) 418 USA USA Aruba 23. Anthony Kotoun 42-15-10-13-9-27-42-(45) 158 36. Michael Butterfield 39-38-40-19-40-14-36-(41) 226 64. Terry Beadle 65-49-44-(66)-66-66-66-66 422 USVI Benmuda USA 24. Ashley Beatty 10-16-54-26-12-30-14-(66) 162 37. David Frith (55)-45-42-27 -32-41-16-23 226 65. Robert Aberson 60-35-(66)-66-66-66-66-66 425 USA Benmuda St. Maarten 25. Richard Van de Wal 2-37 -14-44-8-24-(53)-36 165 38. Lee Parks 17-41-(53)-39-25-34-46-27 229 Aruba USA 26. James Koehler 29-20-3-22-24-36-(4 7)-33 167 39. Andrew Swan (64)-23-38-23-46-57-31-20 238 USA USA 27. Harry League 28-(53)-21-25-21-29-28-18 170 40. Brian Weeks 32-40-24-35-19-39-50-(66) 239 USA USA windward leg 28. J. Bilbao (40)-31-31-37 -20-28-20-8 175 41 . Joel Furman 49-25-(55)-34-42-47-26-28 251 Venezuela USA Editor: Linda Tillman 42. Mickey Berkeley 50-47-19-(66)-37-48-27-29 257 Benmuda The Windward Leg, the official newsletter of the Bruce Sutphen takes a wave at the mark. 43. Jim Stuart 38-18-48-47-36-(51)-29-42 258 United States Sunfish Class Association, is pub­ Benmuda lished tri-annually for the information and enjoyment 44. Alex Roose 44-21-(63)-53-55-37-33-26 269 of its members, their families and friends. Subscrip­ Curacao tions are available through membership in the 45. J. Soliano 45-33-46-(66)-49-26-37-38 274 Bonaire USSCA. For membership information write to: 46. Rene Brandt 63-51-49-54-60-43-(66)-34 291 United States Sunfish Class Association Curacao P.O. Box300128 47. Eric Erickson 52-46-36-40-33-(53)-44-43 294 Drayton Plains, Ml 48330-0128 USA 48. Lois Blodgett 57-8-37-41-30-55-66-(66) 294 Artides of interest, features, photos and all regatta USA results are welcomed. For results, indude in finish 49. AKred Martis 41-62-61-(66)-45-42-24-19 294 order: Name, hometown, race-by-race finishes, Bonaire final score, and a wrap-up including weather condi­ 50. Vicki Bremer 56-52-29-36-41-38-(58)-51 303 tions. Please dearly identify the content of photos USA 51. Jim Swan 24-59-32-50-(61 )-50-48-46 309 and to whom credit should be given. Send articles to: USVI Unda Tillman/Windward Leg 52. Mickie Southerland 46-47 -56-31-44-45-40-(66) 309 c/o U.S. Sunfish Class Association USA P.O. Box 300128 ~ 53. J. Bielderman 46-(54)-51-51 -47-52-38-37 324 Drayton Plains, Ml 48330-0128 :i Bonaire -o 54. Frans Versteeg 22-64-43-(66)-59-49-54-47 33B Submission deadlines are: "'c: !! Curacao Spring Issue February 15 m 55. Jan Dekker 51-61-(62)-46-48-59-43-44 352 >. Summer June 15 .D The Netherlands 0 Fall-Winter October 15 0 56. Ernie Kervel 59-58-50-(66)-58-54-45-40 364 ..c: 0.. Aruba

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 3 Women's North Americans (from page 1) dition continues in that sailing family. 1993 WOMEN'S NORTH AMERICAN A special novice award, instituted to rec­ CHAMPIONSHIP COLUMBIA SAIUNG CLUB both boat speed and knowledge of which ognize the top finisher competing in this COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROUNA side of the course to take, winning four of the event for the first time, was presented to OCTOBER 9-10 five races. A convincing second place local South Carolina sailor Zoe Dommel. 1. Nancy Haberland 1-2-1- 1-1 5 showing was recorded by Linda Tillman, Awards were presented to the top five Satellite Beach, FL followed by Kara Forman and Gail finishers, and each competitor received a 2. Unda Tillman 2-1-2-2-3 9.75 Merritt Island, FL Heausler. In fifth place was Libbie Tillman, participation award, a plexiglas pendant on 3. Kara Forman 4-3-4-3-10 24 Linda's daughter. It appears that the tra- a ribbon . West Islip, NY 4. Gail Heausler 7-7-3-5-9 31 From top: The Sat. Tampa night steak dinner 5. Ubbie Tillman 5-11-12·6·6 40 at esc was a big Atlanta, GA hit; the boats are off 6. Sarah Weiss 13-4-7-7-11 42 to a crowded pin Lexington, SC 7. Melissa Sheptstone 10-19·6-8-8 42 end start; Sea Cliff, NY spectators watch 8. Christine DiResta 3-12-5-11-14 45 races from David Center Moriches, NY Mahrer's boat; the 9. Zoe Dommel 12-5-10-9-17 53 top five finishers, Lugoff, SC from left: Gail 10. Martine Rawlings 17-13-8-4-13 55 Heusler(4th) , Columbia, SC 11 .Janice Mason 11-16-17-13-4 61 Kala FomJan (3rd), Lewes, DE Nancy Haberland 12. Vicki Bremer 8-14-9-20-12 61 (1st), Linda Tillman Austin, TX (2nd), Libbie 13. Marianne DeCosta 8-15-11-12-19 65 Tillman (5th). Clearwater, FL 14. Connie Miller 20-20-14-10-2 66 Lewes, DE 15. Jill Dommel 14-6-18-15-16 67 Lugoff, SC 16.Sarah Beth Reeves 16-9-21-14-7 67 Crystal Beach, FL 17. Kathleen Rammer 9-8-20-18-dsq 82 Oakdale, NY 18.Suzanne Groves 22-19-23-16-5 85 Savannah, GA 19. PatriciaManning 19-18-19-17-15 88 Austin 20.Jill Feldman 18-17-15-19-20, ... 89 Highland Park, IL 21.NancySwan 15-21-18-21-21 96 Charleston , SC 22. Betsy Schmidt 21-23-13-22-18 97 Pittsburgh, PA 23. Gina DiResta 23-22-22-23-dns 117 Center Moriches, NY Photo by Dick Tillman Photo by Dick Tillman 24.Anna Haltiwanger dnf-25-28-25-22 125 Columbia, SC 25. Cathy Tatman ret-26-25-24-23 125 Wilmington. DE 26. Arland Whitesides 24-24-24-dns-dns 126 Wilmington, NC The rockers on the club's front porch were a popular spot to discuss the races.

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 4 JUNIOR CORNER

OPPORTUNITIES FOR JR. and includes a subscription to the American followed by three days of racing in the Sun­ Sailor (reason enough to join!). fish, Lasers and Laser II. SAILORS ABOUND For further information caiiTrish Walcott For a grant application, contact Lee Parks per US Sailing Directory at US Sailing, (401) 849-5200. Plan now to at US Sailing, Box 209, Newport, Rl 02840 Some junior Sunfish sailors may not be take advantage of these excellent opportu­ aware of the opportunities available to junior nities to increase your sailing experience sailors in the way of US Sailing sponsored and improve your level of skill. Nothing JUNIOR ENJOYS events. These events are designed to en­ ventured, nothing gained! WOMEN'S NA'S courage participation in well run regattas to 1994 US Sailing Junior Calendar enhanceyour skills and enjoyment of sailing, by Suzanne Groves, 13 and are invaluable experience if you are June 17-23 Nautica!US Sailing Youth Champi­ Geechee Sailing Club, Savannah interested in collegiate sailing teams. onship, Chicago, in Lasers, Club Collegiate 420s, As usual I was the only junior, but for For example, the US Sailing/Rolex Jun­ Mistrallmco. By application; deadline is 4-1-94. once I wasn't the only female. On the ior Women's Sailing Championship for the June 23-26 U.S. Women's Open Championship weekend of October 9-10, Columbia, South Nancy Leiter Clagett Trophy is sailed each in Rochester, NY, in Laser Radials and ldeal18s. Carolina was crawling with women sailors. year. The perpetual trophy, an antique silver Aug. 5-9 US Sailing/Rolex Junior Women's There were 26 Sunfish, to be exact, and bowl, was donated by C. Thomas Clagett in Championship, Rochester, NY, in Laser Radials. everyone was pumped up about the memory of his wife Nancy, who was a cham­ Aug.11 -16 US Sailing/Rolex Junior Champion­ Women's North American Championship. pion sailor dedicated to youth sailing. The ship, Charleston, SC, in Lasers, Club Collegiate The regatta consisted of five races sailed purpose of the event is to encourage and 420s and J/22s. in mostly light air on Lake Murray. The develop women's sailing in the U.S. by race committee did an excellent job with supporting junior women sailors. Partici­ the courses and the people at Columbia pants must be female and aged 13-18 in the Sailing Club were as friendly as could be. calendar year of the event; i.e., not having The cqmpetitors' willingness to share their reached their 19th birthday in the year of knowledge and helpful hints made the competition. The format of the event gener­ GRANT$ FOR YOUTH regatta a great learning experience. The ally features a clinic, practice race, and six CHAMPIONSHIP STILL chance to sail with such a high level of races in Lasers using the radial rig, with sailors made the trip from Savannah to housing provided for competitors. Remem­ AVAILABLE Columbia worthwhile, and I would do it ber that the skills you utilize in sailing the Last summer, the Coral Reef Sailing again. The Women's North Americans Sunfish are readily transferable to sailing a Foundation announced the availability of was a lot of fun. Laser or other dinghy. funds to help defray travel costs and charter Other US Sailing sponsored events open fees for sailors under 21, for the 1993 Youth to both Junior men and women include the Championship at the U.S. Sailing Center in The Junior Corner is a column for juniors, US Sailing/Rolex Junior Championship for written for and/or by juniors. Any input by our Miami, December 26-30. (See article in younger set would be much appreciated. If you the Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy and Smythe Summer issue of Windward Leg, p. 7.) are interested in donating a little time or an article, Trophy, as well as those listed below. A clinic will be conducted on Decsmber just let me know. Thank you. A junior membership in US Sailing is $12 27 by members of the US Sailing Team, -Connie Miller, Junior Committee Chmn.

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 5 RACING TIPS

FOUR THINGS YOU MUST KNOW FOR EACH START by Rick White p"~"~f'"·~··'"~ ...... '"f~······················~ Starting can be a real art. It is not just a matter of hoping to get to the line on time and, if all goes well, be in good air with a ;:;h~,:::::·~:;{ i • great jump on the fleet. First, you must know how to totally control your boat- stop, start, '"'' '""'· ~ Diagram 1 sit still, back up and accelerate instanta­ neously. And you must do your homework and get to know the starting line intimately for each and every start. That homework is what we are going to discuss. What you must know: 1. The favored end of the line 2. The length of the line 3. The transit 4. The current Let's look at them one at a time. The Favored End The line can be either port end favored Diagram2 (pin end), starboard favored (RC boat end), or even. In Diagram 1 the line is starboard favored. As you can see, there are two boats ing a straight line perpendicular to the di­ have everyone sail through the middle of a on the starting line. Boat A is atthe port end, rection of the wind. The end that is closest rather long line, have them look both ways while Boat B is at the starboard end. In this to that perpendicular line is the favored end. and then, when they think they are right on case, B is nearly two boat lengths ahead of A In Diagram 2, the port end is favored for the line, they raise their hands. At the same right at the start. B already has a head start. the same reason and, in this case, Boat A time a coach blows his whistle when they The favored end is determined by draw- has a big jump on Boat B. actually cross. Most sailors are anywhere The Length of the Line from 4 to 10 boat lengths off, some even It is always a good idea to sail the length more. SEITECH Launching Dollies of the line and time it. Know how long it will The drill continues by having them get a - the Sman Sailors' Choice- take you to get from one end to the other. transit and do it again. This time they will be This little bit of information can reap big within a few feet, and mostly right on the •• benefits in shifty winds. For example, you money. have timed the line and know it takes you How do you get a transit? Look at Dia­ one minute 30 seconds to go from the RC gram 3A. You get beyond the RC boat and boat to the pin. The line is starboard favored. sight across their line flag, then across the Cust,_.Fit1 You are inching your way toward the star­ pin at the other end, and line up something Sunflslb Dolly board end of the starting line with a couple on shore that is stationary. In this case, we Ideal for laiDiching, rebieving, moving, of minutes remaining when a header oc­ found a cute little house. That is your transit. curs. The header turns the port end into and storing. Protect your boat investment - Look at Diagram 38. Now, as you ap­ the favored end. proach the line in position A, if you look no more scratched boat bottoms or heavy lifting. Wow! You have one minute 45 seconds across the pin, you will see that the house is Anodized alum. frame, engineered plastic joint to get there, and you know it takes one behind the pin. This means you are behind components, stainless steel fasteners, 3" wide minute 30 seconds to actually travel that the line as well. If you are in position Band sling, and large pneumatic wheels with plastic hub distance. Hey! You're racing! Sheet in and look across the pin, you will see that the and low-friction plastic roller bearings make the head for that favored port end with all the house is ahead of the line, and that means SEITECH dolly light strong, corrosion-proof, speed you can muster. Chances are, you you are ahead of the line as well. In position maintenance-free. Rolls easily over sandy and might be one of the only boats down there, C, the boat is right on the line. As this skipper rocky beaches. UPS shippable. Comes as a kit too. You will have a big jump on the entire looks down the line across the pin at the Easy to assemble aoo disman~e with only a fleet, just because you did your homework. other end, he will see the house. screwdriver. Fits in car trunk One year warran1y. The Transit The transit is great to know all the time, Many folks don't really know where the Available from your local dealer and manufacturer. but especially in big fleets. Ever heard of the line is. Oh sure! It's easy to tell, when you mid-line bulge or sag? Mostsailorsdon'tget We've got a dolly for ill! dinghy. are starting right next to the RC boat or the transits, so they guess where the line is. And SEITECH Marine Products pin, but what about the middle of the line? It from our drills we know that they can be 4 to P.O. 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Windward Leg FaiVWinter 1993-94 6 sure enough, most of the fleet is over and across the flag, to there is a general recall. That was the mid­ his telltale, or his line bulge. sails, or whatever, Wrd Ah! But the dreaded One Minute Rule and if where he is comes into effect. Now comes the mid-line sag. looking is ahead ------·------· You are the sailor with a transit and you ofthe RC boat, the may be way upwind of the sag. And the line is port favored. saggers that didn't get transits think you will Obviously, if the beover. Notso. Youwillgetagreatstartand RC boat is ahead in clear air- already ahead of the poor of where he is saggers. It pays to do your homework. looking, then the Current starboard end is Always check the water current. Many of favored. So, now Diagram4 · us sail in small lakes where there is no he knows the fa­ current and get sloppy. Try to get in the habit vored end. of checking; even in some inland.lakes there ·2. The sailor can be wind currents. So beware. then sights down across the pin and across So, don't take a chance at starts. Learn How do you determine all these things? the flag on the RC boat, lines up something to control your boat and then do your home­ There are as many ways to determine on shore and gets a reverse transit. Now he work. Be a good starter. favored ends, line lengths, transits and has a transit as well as the favored end. currents as there are sailors. At our semi­ 3. Next, this sailor looks at the anchor Rick White has written three books on Cata­ nars, we have had over 25 champion guest rode of the pin. It will point toward the maran racing, the most recent of which was co­ experts who have won Olympics, Worlds, direction from which the current is coming. If authored by his wife, Mary Wells, a champion in North Americans, Nationals, etc. And it it is straight into the wind and he doesn't see her own right. In 1989 they founded Rick White's seems each has his own way of going about bubbles rushing by the pin, then there may Sailing Seminars, and have since been traveling getting the homework done. One universal not be any current. So, now our sailor has the country putting on seminars in Lasers, Sun­ fact: they each and every one get their three of the four things he needs. fish, E-Scows, and Catamarans. In the winter homework done for each start. 4. Lastly, our sailor bears off and times Rick and Mary run the sailing camps in the Florida Keys, utilizing the expertise of a guest champion For a really simple, quick way to do your his run to the RC boat. Our hero has sailor, video taped on-water drills, and evening homework, check out Diagram 4. This sailor accomplished all of his homework. He will lectures. The next Sunfish Race Camp is sched­ simply pulls up head-to-wind at the pin end. certainly now have time to get another tran­ uled April10-15, 1994 (see ad in this issue on 1. Our hero looks perpendicularly sit in the other direction, too. page 8).

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 7 WORKBENCH

important changes that can be made to the Likewise, the aft edge should be sharpened, rudder that do truly affect boat speed and using the full1-1 /4" distance. Don't sharpen hydrodynamic efficiency. First off, we can the aft point past the allowable 1/8". refinish our rudder just as we did our old Make sure to refinish the rudder with daggerboard. (SeeWorkbench:MakingaStock three or more coats of epoxy. You can color Board into a Speed Board; Vol. Ill, No. 9). the epoxy with white or gray pigment or you The blade should have all of its hardware can add graphite powder for a slick black removed. You can use a pair of 7/16" finish. wrenches to remove the bolts. The springs The final sanding should be done with 80 can be removed with vice grips and a little grit paper, then 120, then 150, then 320 wet forearm strength. The spring pin can be paper and finally 400 wet paper. Sandings removed by putting the rudder on a table between coats of epoxy should be done with with the pin just hanging over the edge. 60 or 80 grit paper. THE WORKBENCH Carefully tap it out with a hammer. If it is Another important adjustment for speed A COLUMN ON IDEAS AND UPKEEP stubborn, tap it one way, then turn it over that can be made to your rudder is one that by Brian Weeks and tap it the other. To reinstall hardware is often overlooked by most sailors. The you'll need to red rill the two 1/4" holes and minimum angle of where the rudder meets RUDDER EFFICIENCY- AN OFTEN the 5/16" pin hole with the respective drill the hull keelson is 120 degrees. Most stock OVERLOOKED SPEED PERK bits. rudders come out of the factory at 130 de­ The Sunfish rudder is often overlooked Refinish the board with a quality epoxy or grees or more (see the ISCA Rule Book). It when it comes to boat speed potential. For resin. You can use 7-10oz.glasscloth if you is very advantageous to have the rudder years, people concentrated mainly on re­ like, similar to the daggerboard, but it is not angle at 120degrees. This lowers the rudder shaping and refinishing their daggerboards necessary. I have cloth on my board. Strip in the water and helps balance the boat to no end, in order to gain an edge over their the board with paint remover, or by scraping better. This is very advantageous in heavy competition. Those days are over. All we or sanding. The forward edge should be air. Don't try to lower this angle even more, can do now to the new high performance foil reshaped into a foil by using either BondoTM however. It can be easily spotted by a good is simply repair dings and digs. Many sailors or West SystemTM with one of the available eye on the water. At the North Americans often refinished their rudders along with their thickeners added to it. The edge should be one year we caught several boats infringing boards, but not as much time was spent on made into a nice foil, utilizing the entire 1-1 /4" on this rule. You never know when the rudder shape and efficiency. distance allowed. This foil will decrease measurer might check these angles. There are, however, a couple of very rudder stall and drag, especially in heavy air. To change your angle, you may have to relocate one or both of the bolt holes in the rudder. The first thing you have to do is use a protractor and make a cardboard orwooden template of a 120 degree angle. Check your rudder on the boat. If it is off, remove your hardware and with all of it off, put the rudder casting back on the boat. Put the rudder in Bring your boat to a 5-day race-training seminar for Sunfish April and mark the holes as to where they should 10-15, 1994 on the sparkling, Bimini-blue waters of the Florida be if the angle is correct. The old holes can Keys, at Plantation Yacht Harbor Resort. This is the first such be filled with epoxy or by gluing in 1/4" dowels. If your angle was quite a bit off, you seminar in three years, and the ONLY one scheduled for 1994. will really feel the difference the next time it • Up to 200 starts, 300 mark roundings, 500 tacks and jibes (more than most do in several seasons) blows hard. • A special guest expert of national or world caliber to coach you on the water One last problem than can be fixed which • Up to 23 hours of on-water drills taking you through boat-handling, starts, doesn't have to do too much with speed is mark-roundings, finishes, and tactics. that many sailors' tillers rub or dig into the • At least 10 hours of lectures and chalk-talks and teaching video back deck. Again, this problem can be fixed • See what you are doing right and wrong on videos taken during AN'D by moving the tiller bolt holes. Take the bolt drills and shown immediately after each session. out and fill the old with epoxy or a glued in • The world's best sailing conditions on protected Florida Bay, with 1/ 4" dowel. After it is cured and smoothed, average winds of 10-15 and warm, crystal-clear water. FUN II set up the tiller and rudder on the boat so the • A white, sandy beach; swimming pool; tennis courts; basketball court; marina; and the most beautiful sunsets in the world. tiller clears the deck by an inch or two. Mark • Within minutes drive of many of the Keys' great vacation attractions. this spot and drill a new hole. This should stop all that digging into the back deck. Your room (dbl. occ.), all meals and the seminar included for only $695/person. Bring the whole family for small additional cost. These are some very important things that you can do to increase your boat speed For information: Rick White's Sailing Seminars and rudder efficiency on the back end of the P.O. Box 2060, Key Largo, FL 33037 boat. They are simple winter projects that phone 305-451-3287 fax 305-453-Q255 will enable you to see gains in speed and performance next spring.

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 8 CLASS OFFICE

KEEP US INFORMED • New regattas must be listed in the USSCA DUES NOTICES DUE OUT Please advise the class office of your regatta schedule. new fleet captain's name and phone num­ • Prior approval by USSCA Regional Rep­ IN DECEMBER ber for our records. This is important so that resentative is required. 1994 Dues Notices will be mailed in he/she will receive class information and • Mailing label requests must be submitted December. Please renew promptly at the requests for regatta scheduling input. to the USSCAoffice at least 2weeks prior same low rate of $30. There is no charge to obtain or renew a to date needed. If you have a friend or relative who is a Fleet Charter. A minimum of five boats with • Requests for perpetual awards must be non-member and/or a new sailor, why not current membership is required. submitted to Paul Odegard at least one give a holiday or birthday gift of a 1994 Fleet Captains, if you would like to present month prior to the regatta date. membership?! a fleet champion black chevron and certifi­ Regatta organizers should contact their Dues for new members remain at the cate to your fleet champion, send your writ­ Regional Regatta Rep's for further details. same low price. For $35, a first time ten request to the class office. Regional Regatta Rep's are encouraged to member is assigned an official sail number Members are urged to provide notice of consult past regatta schedules and solicit and receives a set of self-adhering legal address change promptly, to prevent loss of organizers to re-activate any defunct regat­ size sail numbers, a membership card, a theWindward Leg (and the class' money tas, as well as promote new events. copy of the Class Measurement Rules and paid when the post office returns your copy Constitution booklet, the Annual Regatta marked "address unknown", etc). Schedule and the Windward Leg, published FIND THE ANSWERS IN threetimesayear. Whatabargain! Seethe BACK ISSUES OF LEG membership form on page 27. NEED MAILING LABELS? Previous issues of the Windward Leg HELP WANTED! If you need mailing labels for distribution can be ordered from the Class Office by Volunteer to edit several tapes that have of regional newsletters, or regatta notices, sending $3.00 each (check payable to been sent to the Class Office. Salary: zero. let us help you. USSCA) to Peg Beadle, P.O. Box 300128, Reward: enjoyment and satisfaction. Just specify your requirements (states, Drayton Plains, Ml48330. Specify issue(s). Possible fun winter project. Reply to Peg or zip codes, etc.) Most any need can be met. Some highlights: Terry Beadle (tel/fax: (313) 673-2750). Labels are $15 plus 6 cents per name, RACING WITH YOUR NEW NORTH SAIL postage included. Send requests and check by Derrick Fries, Vol. Ill, No. 2. payable to: IDEAS TO HELP YOU WORK YOUR WAY PARTS • ACCESSORIES • SALES Mr. Terry A. Beadle UP THROUGH THE FLEET by Scott (New & Used) c/o USSCA/ISCA Kyle, Vol. Ill, No. 4. P.O. Box 300128 PREVENTING BREAKDOWNS (THE Sailfish Drayton Plains, Ml48330-0128 WORKBENCH) by Brian Weeks, Vol.lll, Minifish Tel/Fax (313) 673-2750 No.5. Sunfish (NOTE: This number will change in 1994 Zuma to (810) 673-2750.) ADD A HIKING STRAP, Vol. Ill, No.5. Force 5 CONSISTENCY ON THE RACE COURSE Puffer by Scott Kyle, Vol. Ill, No.6. DaySailer CONVERTING TO AN INVERTED TRAILER Trac NEW REGATTA by Malcolm Dickinson; SOLUTIONS FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RUDDERPROBLEMSbyLarryCochran; Paul Odegard WINDSHIFTS by Kirk Beadle; Vol. Ill, No.7. In an effort to encourage expansion of the Sunfish Regatta Schedule, the USSCA STARTING TECHNIQUES by Kirk Beadle, Board of Directors voted at the 1993 North Vol. Ill, No. 8. American Championship to authorize the MAKING THE STOCK BOARD INTO A U following assistance program for Sunfish SPEED BOARD by Brian Weeks, Vol. II I, Sunfish Regatta organizers, beginning in 1994: No.9. Zuma. Free for any new or re-activated, defunct HOW TO RIG & RACE THE SUNFISH by Saithoa.t.s regatta: Scott Kyle, Part 1, Vol. Ill, No. 1 0. Part 2, • One advertisement or article in the Wind­ Vol. Ill, No. 11. "The Tradition Continues" ward Leg FURTHER THOUGHTS ON RACING SAILS • Up to 300 mailing labels by P.J. Patin, 1992 World Champion, • A Perpetual Award donated by Sunfish Vol. Ill, No. 12. Laser, Inc. and USSCA Cruise-Out GMatine The above benefits are subject to the REPAIRING GELCOAT DAMAGE by Larry 580 EAST WALTON BLVD. following restrictions: Cochran, Vol. Ill, No. 12. PONTIAC, Ml 48340 • Available one time only. INNER HULL REPAIRS by Brian Weeks, (313) 3n-4290 • Not retroactive. Vol. IV, No. 1.

Windward Leg FaiVWinter 1993-94 9 USSCA PRESIDENrS us excited about our boats. which are coming through on the new boats. If the builder goes through bad times, They are worried about strength and lighter LETTER there is a good chance that the class will hurt weight, but also feel that these changes HEALTH Y BUILDER ... HEALTHY because of it. If the boats are being built should not be made without class approval. CLASS poorly, or if bad decisions are being made as TwoyearsagoSLichangedtheboomblocks, by Brian Weeks to equipment, pricing, dealer relations, or if resulting in complaints that the new blocks economic times are bad, the class will surely did not swivel nor would they handle a sheet Being involved with the class as an offi­ suffer. Participation will be down and confi­ larger than 5/16". Both changes need IYRU cer, I am constantly trying to think of how to dence will be low, especially if the boat has and class approval. The Sunfish is a one get more people interested in Sunfish sailing a bad reputation for a period of time. design class, and its success is based on the and getting them on the racecourse. How do Back in the late SO's and up to about fact that older boats can compete success­ we get new sailors and bring back the old 1990, when Pearson had taken over AMF, fully with new ones. Even though interest ones, as well as keep the current sailors the quality control at the factory was not builds upon such changes as the new cen­ interested? One of the most efficient ways is good. Boats were being builtthat leaked and terboard, if they happen too often, sailors get simply to have a healthy manufacturer. that were resin rich in some areas and weak frustrated trying to keep up. Over the years, sales of Sunfish have in others. I have worked on many Pearson At the same time that we expect all of this risen and declined as times have changed boats that had problems. Pearson's best from SLI, we have to keep our end of the due to a number of different phenomena. move was to make the change in the boat bargain. We must try to build class member­ The reputation of the boat, overall partici­ that we have current today. New boats now ship, get juniors in the boat, and actually act pation in sailing by the public, the quality of have rolled deck edges and a narrower side as salesmen for the builder. If we can get the boat, and participation by the builder in deck in an attempt to prevent the common new people in the boat, the class will be the class are all important. A healthy builder, deck crazing around the cockpit. healthy, the builder will be healthy, and the one that is selling boats, building good boats Pearson's stay with Sunfish was short domino effect will take place, ever strength­ and making the proper decisions as to colors lived but they helped bring about an upswing ening on-the-water activity in the Sunfish and equipment changes, is very good fort he in sales. The new boat is more comfortable Class. class. If Sunfish Laser, Inc. sells a bunch of and stronger. SLI benefited from this as Brian Weeks, USSCA President new boats, there's a good chance we'll see soon as they took over and began producing 271 River Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772 new sailors on the water. New colors and good boats. SLI's quality control was excel­ H: (516) 447-2166 equipment changes at the right pace keep lent, almost from day one. The "new" Sun­ Fax (w): (516) 475-1675 fish was tempting to so many people, mak­ Prodigy Mail # : cdpw66a ing them want to buy a new boat. SLI is now keeping this idea rolling each year by changing colors; last year it was cockpits Windward Leg Ad Rates and splash rails, this year it's new deck If you have a product or service suited colors and purple cockpit tubs. Slowly, but to the Sunfish sailor, we want your ad in surely, there are more and more new boats the Windward Leg. on the water, even though there are literally Ad size Width Height Cost thousands of used Sunfish around the coun­ Full Page 7 112" X 9 318" $250 try to be had at a fraction of the cost. 1/2 page Horiz. 7 112" X 4 1!2" $135 SLI is making a superb Sunfish right now; 113 page Horiz. 7 1!2" X 3" $80 their quality control is excellent. The boats are light and strong, fast and good looking. 113 page Vert. 2 1/4" X 9 318" $80 All of this is very good for the class and we 113 page 'square' 4 7/8" X 4 1!2" $80 are seeing an upswing in participation on the 1/4 page Horiz. 7 1!2" X 2 1/4" $70 water by new sailors and some returning to 1/4 page Vert. 2 1/4" X 7" $70 the class. Membership is up as well as 1/6 page Vert. 2 1/4" X 4 1!2" $45 interest, and I think next year's statistics will be even better. Classified Ads: What the builder must resist, however, $.30 per word, Minimum 25 words. are changes that occur too quickly and with­ For deadline dates and further informa­ out approval by the International Sunfish tion, contact: Class Association and IYRU. The change to Linda Tillman, Windward Leg Editor the deck was welcomed. The new Oct. through May: daggerboard was protested but, after re­ 11382 S. Tropical Trail search and testing, was approved by the Merritt Island, FL 32952 class. In the long run I believe it is a good (407) 773-4711 Canton Glass Studio move for the builder and the class alike. June through Sept.: 1000-B Irish Lane Small, quick changes without ISCA and Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314 6999 E. Eli Lilly Rd. (319) 895-8303 IYRU approval or input must be avoided. A Syracuse, IN 46567 few people are concerned now about the (219) 457-2385 new rudder cheek castings made of plastic

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 10 VIDEOS AVAILABLE FOR UNITED STATES SUNFISH CLASS ASSOCIATION THE ASKING ... PLUS 1993 USSCA Board of Directors and Committee Chairman SMALL FEE USSCA PRESIDENT WOMEN'S SUBCOMMITTEE Brian Weeks Gail Heausler If you need a video to show at fleet 271 River Ave. 54 Martinique meetings, Sunfish promotional opportuni­ Patchogue, NY 11772 Tampa, FL 33606 ties, or just for your viewing pleasure, please H: (516) 447-2166 H: (813) 254-9903 ISCA PRESIDENT MASTERS SUBCOMMITIEE call or write the class office. We will loan you Leonard K. Ruby, M.D. Vic Manning one for a modest fee, primarily the postage 236 Beverly Rd. 8419 Red Willow Dr. charges. Just send a $50 deposit check, Brookline, MA 02167 Austin, TX 78736 payable to USSCA. When the video is H: (617) 469-9884 H: (512) 288-1081 TREASURER MEMBERSHIP returned, the treasurer will refund you $41. Michael Scriver James Koehler Videos available include: 2518 Tampa Dr. 38 Avon Place 1st World Championship (St. Thomas) Wolverine Lake, Ml 48390 Amityville, NY 11701 3rd World Championship (Bermuda) H: (313) 669-1974 H: (516) 598-0976 SECRETARY JUNIOR COMMITTEE 18th Worlds (Aruba) Jean Bergman Connie Miller 19th Worlds (Nassau) 4686 Valleywood Ct 346 Pilottown Rd. 21st Worlds (Curacao) Holland, Ml 49423 Lewes, DE 19958 H: (616) 335-9233 H: (302) 645-8239 1989 Masters Regatta (Florid~) SUNFISH CLASS OFFICE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Sail to Freedom Peg & Terry Beadle Tom L. Katterheinrich Sunfish Promo Video P.O. Box300128 P.O. Box71 Combo: Bermuda Worlds, '89 Masters Drayton Plains, MI4833Q-0128 301 W. Bremen St. and Sunfish Promo, all on one video B: (313) 673-2750 (tel/lax) New Knoxville, OH 45871 H: (313) 673-3565 H: (419) 753-2289 U.S. Sailing Video on Rule 54 (Propul­ ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES: sion and Kinetics; explanation and clari­ Larry Cochran Inland Lakes (WI, lA, MN, SO, NE, ND, WY, MT) fication by IYRU; 26 minutes) 53 Meadow Lane Thomas E. Raster Manchester , CT 06040 15227 Greene Avenue H: (203) 649-8582 Hugo, MN 55038 FROM THE EDITOR Rod Koch B: (612) 22Q-0238 1013 Locust St. N.E. Mid-Atlantic (PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA, WV) Linda Tillman St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Christopher Houston H: (813) 825-8245 1o Daisy Lane Thanks to all of you who sent articles, Ambler, PA 19002 CLASS MEASURER results, and photos for this issue. Again, H: (215) 542-1398 Joel M. Furman Midwest (OH, IN, Ml, IL, WI, KY, MO) there was more than I anticipated, but that's P.O. Box 408 Tom L. Katterheinrich Bellport, NY 11713 a sign of a healthy and growing class! P.O. Box71 Please include a regatta writeup with H: (516) 286-2331 Bremen St. your results, even if just a paragraph or two. CLASS HISTORIAN New Knoxville, OH 45871 Hall of Fame Chairperscns H: (419) 753-2289 Providing competitors' hometowns with the Robert E. and Donna Buttner New England (CT, MA, Rl, VT, NH, ME) results is also helpful; that is, if you like 15 Winter St. Gordon Geick seeing them included. Photos are wonder­ Plymouth, MA 02360 15 Birch Knoll Rd. H: (508) 746-3607 Collinsville, CT 06022 ful, and I will return them to you if requested. FLEET CHAIRMAN H: (203) 693-4417 B: (203) 243-5277 Be careful marking phot0s; it is best to Terry A. Beadle, USSCA New Yorlk (NY) write on the back with ballpoint pen (not felt P.O. Box 300128 Joel M. Furman tip marker) or on a separate piece of paper, Drayton Plains, Ml 4833Q-0128 P.O. Box408 (313) 673-2750 Bellport, NY 11713 to avoid ink accidently smearing on the PUBLICITY H: (516) 286-2331 photo itself. It happens! Ellen Kausch Rowen Southeast (SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, NC) Material should be mailed to me, Linda 2401 Atlantic Ave. Cindy S. Clifton 2118 Alameda Ave. Tillman, c/o the class office. While there is Spray Beach, NJ 08008 H: (609) 492-4717 Sarascta, FL 34234 . leeway , please try to meet the H: (813) 954-6923 B: (813) 365-5694 some WINDWARD LEG EDITOR Southwest (LA, AR, OK, KS, CO, NM, TX) deadlines, as follows, so that the news gets Unda L. Tillman John W. Focke 11382 S. Tropical Trail out to everyone on schedule: 2113 Brun Merritt Island, FL 32952 Copy Deadlines: Houston, TX 77019 (407) 773-4711 Spring Issue February 15 H: (713) 528-6888 B: (713) 524-2155 GOOD TIMES (SPECIAL EVENTS) Western (WA, CA, OR, NV, ID, UT, AZ, HI, AK) Summer June 15 Charles T. and Gibby Berry Robert H. Cronin Fall-Winter October 15 P.O. Box88 360 Marmona Dr. Thanks again for your input, and let me Stowe, VT 05672 Menlo Park, CA 94025 H: (802) 253-4184 know any suggestions you have for im­ H: (415) 323-3436 REGATIA COMMITTEE SUNFISH LASER, INC. provements or additions. Lois R. Blodgett Peter Johnstone, Pres. One more request: Do patronize our One Harbcurside Dr., #3305 P.O. Box 10 advertisers! And when you place your Delray Beach, FL 33483 200 Highpoint Ave. H: (407) 243-8289 order, tell them you saw their ad in the Portsmouth, Rl 02871 B: (407) 368-1155 B: (401) 683-5900 F: (401) 683-9640 Windward Leg!

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 11 regatta chairmen are working hard on next conditions: heavy air, light air, shifty, steady, year's schedule and I'm sure it will be a busy waves, flat water, and every combination one. thereof. That I was severely tested is docu­ See you on the water. mented by my poor showing. In any case, your officers and I are hard at work in arrang­ Len Ruby, ISCA President ing next year's World Championship in Bermuda with Chuck Millican, who is our contact man there. Next year there will be some changes in the mechanism for selection of sailors for the Worlds. Primarily, we will be adhering more closely to deadlines so as to allow the ••••••••••••••••••• organization to better plan the event. REGATTA REMINDER We have been working closely with Peter Johnstone at SLI and, judging from the 1994 Len Ruby, ISCA President (in case you don't condition of the hulls in the Virgin Islands, he March 10-13 National Midwin­ recognize him when he's not in sailing attire). is doing an excellent job in quality control. ter Championship, Sunfish Fleet 669, We are all looking forward to the new Patrick Air Force Base, Satellite Beach, daggerboard, which becomes official De­ FL. Contact Bill Haberland, 437 N. ISCA PRESIDENT'S cember 1. From my experience at the World Neptune Dr., Satellite Beach, FL32937; Championship, this makes the boat more (407)777 -4862. MESSAGE user friendly and should expand its appeal March 18-20 Master's Interna­ Dear fellow sailors: to those just getting into the Sunfish Class, tional Championship, Davis Island who don't know all the tricks about making By now I trust everyone has recovered YC, Tampa Bay, FL. Contact Rod the boat go. Ina word, this should ''widen the from the fantastic World's experience we Koch, 1013 Locust St. NE, St. Peters­ groove." had at the Bitter End Yacht Club in the British burg, FL 33701; (813) 821-8245. 40+ Virgin Islands. I'm sure most of you will In closing, I'm looking forward to next age only. agree that it tested your sailing skills in all year's season. Brian Weeks and the local •••••••••••••••••••

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INTERNATIONAL SUNFISH CLASS 3.6.4 Omit: "The emblem shall be clearly visible and/or plastic hose clamps to mount the cleats ASSOCIATION on both sides of the sail." onthesparsisALLOWEDFORTHEWORLDS Change APPROVED. ONLY. ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING 3.6.5 Omit: the second sentence C. The use of screws to fasten end caps is SEPTEMBER 4, 1993 Add: "Recommended placement is shown ALLOWED FOR REPAIRS ONLY. BITTER END YACHT CLUB on Page 11-16 with the numbers placed D. Fiberglassing the tiller to strengthen it is VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS parallel to and one inch from the seam, NOT ALLOWED. Advisory Council members present: Bruce centered under the Sunfish emblem and IV. Old Business: none Sutphen (USA), David Frith (Bermuda), Alex with the number on the starboard side V. New Business: none Roose (Curacao), Greta Dekker-Bruning for Jan placed above that on the port side." VI. The meeting adjourned at 8:28pm. Walig (Holland), Peter Johnstone (Builder), Artie Change APPROVED. Respectfully submitted, de Vries for Albert ljssma (Holland), Joel Furman 3.7.1 Omit: the whole paragraph Terry A. Beadle, ISCA Secretary (Chief Measurer), Paul-Jon Patin (World Cham­ Add: The main sheet may be any length pion), Ernst Kervel, Sr. (Aruba). and diameter. The trigger clip may be INTERNATIONAL SUNFISH CLASS The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by removed or replaced with an alternate clip ASSOCIATION ISCA President Len Ruby. Roll call was taken of approximately the same size. A small WORLD COUNCIL MEETING and it was determined that a quorum was present. running block may be used on the rope SEPTEMBER 4,1993 Some introductions followed. bridle with or without the clip. BITTER END YACHT CLUB The minutes of the previous meeting were Change APPROVED. VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS approved as published in the Windward Leg. 3.7.6 Add: second sentence, after 'one addi­ Bruce Sutphen and several other members tional bridle': "or single bridle" ... World Council members present: Leonard Ruby appeared. Bruce took over the meeting from Len. Change APPROVED. (President), Alan Scharfe (Past President), Alex I. The new daggerboard and templates were 4.3 Omit "set of equipment (sail, spars, Roose (Vice President/Curacao), Terry Beadle discussed. A motion was made to have the daggerboard, rudder)" (Secretary), Harry League for Larry Cochran Builder supply measurement templates to Change DEFEATED. (Treasurer), Bruce Sutphen (Advisory Council cover the shape of the upper two-thirds of the 4.2 Omit: "17th birthday" Representative/Advisory Council Chairman), foil. The motion carried. Add: "18th birthday" ... James Stewart (Bermuda), Brian Weeks (USA), II. Joel Furman presented a list of changes Add: "A Sunfish competitor shall not race Greta Dekker-Bruning (Holland), Peter Johnstone proposed to the Class Measurement Rules by as a MIDGET if his 14th birthday falls in the (Builder Representative), Miguel Santana for the USSCA Rules Committee. Each pro­ calendar year of the regatta. In MIDGET Jesus Faris (Dominican Republic), Alex Roose posed change was presented, discussed and DOUBLES, both skipper and crew shall be for Dr. Henri Pied (Martinique), Eduardo Cordero voted upon. The proposed changes and the MIDGETS." for Mauricio Costanzo (Venezuela), Artie de Vries voting results were as follows: Change APPROVED. (Bonaire), Ernst Kervel, Sr. (Aruba), Joel Furman 3.5.8 Omit: the whole paragraph (Advisory Council Representative/Chief Mea­ Rule surer), Lee Parks (IYRU Representative), Eric 1. Omit: the statement, "Anything not specifi­ Add: "One cleat of any type may be in­ stalled on the mast not more than four (4) Erickson (Membership Chairman). cally permitted in these rules is I. RollCall prohibited." (10thline) feet from the base, for cleating the line usedtotiethe "Jens Rig"(Ref. Rule3.7.3). The meeting was called to order at 8:45pm by Omit: "not only in spirit but in substance, President Len Ruby. Roll call was taken and and is prohibited." It may also be used to cleat the halyard. If utilized, there must be some means to it was determined that a quorum was present. Add: to last sentence, ... ."or that compro­ Each NSCA with at least 15 members was mise safety." securely attach the rig to the hull using the end of the halyard." entitled to one vote. Additionally, the USA with Change DEFEATED. 1555 members was entitled to an additional3 3.2.3 Omit: "Subject to Rule 3.2" Change APPROVED. 3.5.9 Add: this new paragraph: "The boom votes, making their total 4 votes. Change APPROVED. II. Minutes 3.2.6 Omit: "1993" blocks may be replaced with blocks of similar size and shape." The minutes of the last meeting were ap­ Add: "Daggerboard shown on page 11-13" proved as published in the Windward Leg. Omit: Measurer· Change TABLED. 6.5 Omit: Last sentence. Ill. Reports of the Officers Add: "the class may use· A. President - No report Change APPROVED. Add: "See sail diagram on Page 11-16." Change APPROVED. B. Vice President - Mentioned the fine job SLI 3.5.2 Omit: the entire paragraph did repairing their World boats. Add: "The boom blocks may be moved to 7.2 Omit: "their NSCA" Add: "ISCA" C. Treasurer - Report prepared by Larry comply with the diagram on page 11-15." Cochran: Change APPROVED. Change APPROVED. ISCA Treasurer's Report, 3.5.5 Omit: "Two Cleats" 4.3 Add: "In the event of equipment failure, approval may be delayed until convenient January 1, 1993 to July 31, 1993. Add: "Three Cleats" Balance on hand January 1, 1993 $51,579.29 Omit: the second paragraph to contact the race committee. However, approval must be sought before the time Revenue: Add: "Any of these methods for adjusting 1993 Dues (through 5131) $7 ,755.00 the luff may be used either singly or in limit for filing protests expires." Interest 824.39 combination, provided not more than two Change APPROVED. SLI Support ~ lines and cleats are used." Ill. Joel Furman, as Chief Measurer, asked the Total1993 Revenue $12,434.39 Change DEFEATED. Council for clarification on several issues he 1992 Dues Paid by USSCA 2,235.00 Expenses: has encountered while measuring boats. The 3.5.6 Omit: the second sentence Office Services $3,641.54 Add: "Tape, plastic, clamps or ties, or Council applauded the job he has been doing Officer's Expenses 68.14 similar material may be used" ... and suggested he maintain the strict path he Daggerboard Development 245.19 Change DEFEATED. has been following. Worlds Regatta $5 000 00 3.6.3 Omit: the paragraph The following four (4) issues were clarified: Total Expenses 8,954.87 Add: "The sail shall not be attached to the A. The use of gray tape in combination with Balance on hand July 31, 1993 $57,293.81 spars by anything other than line and/or string on the boom in order to act as a fairlead Checking Account $8,086.48 Builder supplied sail clips." is NOT ALLOWED. 6 month CD 49,207.33 Change APPROVED. B. The use of stainless steel hose clamps J. L. Cochran, Treasurer

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 13 IV. Advisory Council Report ductory price. versus the non-US membership. Generally President Ruby asked for a motion to accept VIII. New Business the group felt that the present system was fine the Advisory Council report in total. The A. Next Worlds - Current selection is Ber­ and that neither the US nor the Builder ob­ motion was made and seconded. Little dis­ muda in November, 1994. jected to the number of non-US participants. cussion followed. The motion passed. B. Miguel Santana of the Dominican Republic In fact, they wished there were more non-US V. Committee Reports came prepared to made a bid for the 1995 participants. A. Membership- Chairman Erickson reported Worlds. He introduced Hector Duval, the E. A motion was made to allow the ISCA that there are 1550 US NSCA members and Acting President of the Dominican Yachting President to sign checks in addition to the 242 other NSCA members representing a Federation, to make the presentation. An ISCA Treasurer. The motion was seconded total of 13 recognized NSCAs. He mentioned excellent presentation ensued, including slides and carried. that non-US NSCAs are growing in member­ of the hotel and adjoining sailing area on San F. Brian Weeks mentioned that USSCA had ship and he would do his best to see that this Andreas Bay. Much discussion followed, in­ appointed Michael Scriver as USSCA Trea­ trend continues. He also mentioned that Italy cluding wind, transportation, costs, time of surerto fill the office vacated by Larry Cochran. and Japan were beginning to show some year, etc. President Ruby said he was very President Ruby then appointed Michael Scriver interest. impressed and would give them serious con­ as ISCA Treasurer to fill the vacancy left by VI. Election of Advisory Council Members sideration. Larry Cochran. The following nominations were made: C. Some discussion took place concerning G. Terry Beadle mentioned thatthe Constitu­ Rod Koch - USA the 1994 Worlds in Bermuda. Eduardo tion did not define how officers could appoint Larry Cochran - USA Cordero of Venezuela mentioned that Ven­ replacements or issue proxies. He also stated Frans Versteeg - Curacao ezuela would like to host the 1994 Worlds. that there are several NSCA requirements David Frith - Bermuda However, a commitment has been made to stated in the Constitution that are not being Ernst Kervel, Sr. - Aruba Bermuda. enforced and asked the Council for guidance. Jan Walig - Holland D. Ernst Kervel, Sr. mentionedthathethought He mentioned that the Constitution does not Artie de Vries - Bonaire the Worlds was becoming a rich man's vaca­ state when newly elected officers take office. A motion was made and seconded to accept tion. He added that young kids could not Alan Scharfe was appointed to chair a com­ the entire slate. The motion carried. afford it and that he felt that the Worlds host mittee of two or three people to address these A motion was made to name Larry Cochran should provide inexpensive housing for 20% issues over the next year and present a report as Chairman of the Advisory Council. The of the participants. President Ruby agreed. at the next World Council meeting. motion was seconded and carried. Bonaire made reference to hosting the 1996 IX. Adjournment VII. Old Business Worlds. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 pm . Peter Johnstone was asked to report on the Ernst also mentioned that he would like to see Respectfully submitted, new daggerboard. Some discussion took the Worlds participants displaying their Country Terry A. Beadle, ISCA Secretary place, much of which centered around the Code on their sails. Peter Johnstone men­ material used. tioned that removing the Country Codes is A motion was made to make the new difficult (for resale). It was suggested that it daggerboard legal for racing as of December should be the participant's responsibility. If it 1, 1993. The motion also made the new wasn't removed, the participant would have to daggerboard legal for racing at the 1993 pay for the sail. An alternative mentioned was Worlds. The motion was seconded and car­ to display a small country flag from the upper ried. spar. Ernst also mentioned that the non-US Peter Johnstone also mentioned that the new NSCAs are allowed too many participants in daggerboard would be available fort he month the Worlds. He felt that a scale should be of November, 1993, at the discounted intro- followed according to the US membership

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KERRY KLINGER ROUTS NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL by Joel Furman, NYS Regional Director Kerry Klinger, of New Rochelle, Westchester, New York, clinched the down­ state Regional World Qualifier by winning five of the Moriches Bay seven race series held August 21-22, 1993. The victory quali­ fies him to compete in the next Sunfish World Championship to be held at Spanish Point, Bermuda, in November, 1994. Blessed by warm, sunny weather, the south shore ocean breezes ran the full range of velocity, testing a record turnout of fifty sailors. Fire Island's new winter storm inlet, Little Pike Inlet (now closed as of October 1 at the cost of Federal taxpayer's $1 0 million) created a greater range of tide elevations and different strategies for sailing the channels. The good news of the event was NY State Regional competitors gather after the awards presentation at Moriches Yacht Club. that the class picked up twenty new mem­ 27. Dick Heinz 25-0-30-24-15-28-25 147 knots. Lake Erie gets like that in a northerly. berships. 28. Phil Marriner 8-22-18-1 H)-51-51 161 The Moriches Yacht Club crew gave us 29. Justin Stang 35-0-36-18-21-37-23 170 And though shivering from the cold, Doug the "top shelf" as a host. Sailors received 30. Mark Hutchinson 30-32-28-23-0-30-32 175 Kaukeinen was untouchable. 31. George Jackson 28-26-39-16-24-0-51 184 creatively designed flyers and t-shirts, 32. Tom Baker 51-C-27 -26-30-23-29 186 Sunday's racing started at 0930with cool breakfast buns, barbecue lunches and a 33. Chris McDermott 24-30-51-C-22-29-31 187 temperatures in the low 40's. The warmly 34. Danny McKeon 23-37-37-33-0-32-26 188 dressed sailors completed four more bone sumptuous Saturday night buffet dinner. 35. Michael Koster 33-36-33-C-35-18-38 193 Many thanks to RC Chairman Paul 36. William Murray 0-33-29-37-34-31-34 198 chilling races in an unpredictable, 1-10 knot, 37. Norton Hutchinson 32-27-35-36-0-34-39 203 now-you're-2nd, now-you're-8th, northerly. Runyan and committee, and all the dedicated 38. Regina Di Res !a 43-35-0-39-17-35-37 206 workers for their devotion for the weekend 39. Joseph Harder 36-C-32-34-38-33-36 209 Doug Kaukeinen remained consistent to win 40. Seth Kulezcki 41-45-0-45-26-39-33 229 the regatta. and for the whole year of planning. 41. John Spies 26-44-0-44-40-42035 231 Next year's events are planned for upstate 42. John Hutchinson 38-C-40-38-39-36-41 232 Our thanks to Jack, the race committee 43. Kevin Regan 39-34-26-35-0-51051 236 (which included an old Sunfish friend, Gerry in the area of Lake George and down state 44. George Wybenga 42-41-43-29-0-41-41 Z36 in the area of Great South Bay, on the south 45. Kathie Renner 31-28-0-32051-51-51 244 Deimel), and the Erie Yacht Club, for run­ 46. Bill Mautner 40-40-44-C-41-43-42 250 ning the event. shore of Long Island. In view of past atten­ 47. Sullivan Gallo 45-43-38-42-43-40-C 251 dance figures, the southern event will also 48. Karla Schnase 44-38-41-51-0-44-46 264 1993 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL award a New York State Champion Trophy. 49. Thomas Fenner 0-48-42-43-45-46-44 268 ERIE YACHT CLUB 50. Richard Fenner 46-4 7-48-47 -C-45-43 276 OCTOBER 9-10 NYS REGIONAL 1. Doug Kaukeinen 1-1-1-3-1-(3)-1 6.75 CENTER MORICHES, NY Lakeville, NY AUGUST 21·22, 1993 KAUKEINEN 2. Ron McHenry 2-4-2-(7)-3-6-2 19 Cortland, OH 1. Kerry Klinger 3-1-1-0-1-1-1 6.75 UNTOUCHABLE AT MID­ 3. Mark Weider 3-3-4-1-4-(8)-7 21 .75 2. Dave Dennison 2-0-2-1 -5-3-3 15.75 Rochester, NY 3. Paul-Jon Palin 1-4-7-3-3-0-6 23.75 ATLANTIC REGIONAL 4. Chris Houston 8-7-(8)-5-2-2-3 27 4. MerriiUimer 11-0-5-7-2-4-2 31 Ambler, PA 5. Brian Weeks 0-12-10-10-4-2-2-4 42 by Chris Houston 5. Jim Koehler 5-2-3-(8)-8-7-6 31 6. Chris Houston 4-3-6-0-9-8-15 45 Amityville, NY 7. Joel Furman 14-1 3-9-5-0-6-12 59 Although Erie Yacht Club does not have 6. Mark Faist 4-5-5-2-(12)-10-7 33 8. Kevin Morgan 19-10-16-2-0-7-9 63 a current Sunfish fleet, they agreed to host Rochester, NY 9. Luke Buxton 6-16-3-15-14-12-0 66 7. Mike Fortner 9-6-6-4-5-4-(pms) 34 10. Jim Koehler 17-2-19-4-0-15-11 68 the 1993 Fall Sunfish Mid-Atlantic Regional. Webster, NY 11. Frank Castellano 9-7-15-6-16-19---0 72 Jack Bierley did a wonderful job organizing 8. Tom Katterheinrich 7-9-10-(11)-9-5-4 44 12. Malcolm Dickinson 5-9-21-0-8-24-5 72 N-Knoxville, OH 13. Ralph Coffill 15-0-11-12-13-17-10 78 the event at one of the finest yacht club 9. Ray Steely 12-8-(14)-13-6-1-8 47.75 14. Andy Larson 17-6-13-28-6-11-0 81 facilities Sunfish sailors have seen. Maumee,OH 15. Kara Forman 0-15-20-14-11-10-14 84 10. David Ton kin 66-(11)-7-6-10-11-11 51 16. Derek Jackson 51-0-8-20-7-5-7 98 Saturday the sailors woke up to gray Oswego, NY 17. John Zambriski 18-5-4-17-27-0-30 101 skies and mild Fall temperatures. By 1100 11. TimAbbey 10-10-11-10-7-(14)-9 57 18. Brian McGinnes 12-14-23-0-10-20-24 103 Warren,OH 19. David Weeks 20-20-24-9-19-0-13 105 a front blew in with rain and a 30 knot wind 12. Chip Bayer 14-12-9-12-11-(15)-10 68 20. Paul Odegard 7-19-12-27-0-16-27 108 that whipped up the chop and a couple oft he Rochester, NY 21. Christine DiRest a 21-9-22-25-12-13-21 114 13. Tom Gregway 11-13-13-9-15-9-(dnf) 70 22. John Condon 27-23-0-21-28-14-8 121 sailors' tents. The temperatures dropped to Oswego, NY 23. David Hilgendorf! 10-21-0-22-20-27-22 122 the 40's as the sailors headed to the starting 14. Aaron Plante 13-14-12-14-(14)-12-13 78 24. Peter Jenkins 29-25-14-13-0-22-19 122 Waterville, OH 25. Chip Larson 16-18-17-C -29-25-18 123 line. Three races were completed in shifty, 15. Max Weider (dns)-dns-dns-15-13-13-11 81 26. Joe Sullivan 34-8-25-0-31-21-20 139 variable north winds ranging from 8 to 30 Rochester, NY

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 15 SWREGIONAL QUALIFIES TWO FOR '94 WORLDS by Jeff Conwell, Regatta Chairman and LCYC Vice Commodore Thirty-four boats from all over Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas came to Canyon Lake near San Antonio to compete for two spots in the 1994 Sunfish World Championship. This Southwest Regional event, hosted by Lake Canyon Yacht Club was held September 24-25, 1993. The race committee was hoping that the usually light winds on Canyon Lake would build for this important regatta. Fred Lindsey (514) rounds the leeward mark ahead of Martin Ottenheimer (57062), Hank Saurage For the first two races, the wind was (75200), Bruce Mahoney (59540) and Jack Aldis (48600) in SW Regional at Canyon Lake. steady at about 1 0-15, with many sh ifts. It seemed that this regatta might be a blow­ was lighter and shiftier. The third race was chance of rain, and the challenging light out, with Hank Saurage, of Baton Rouge, won by Texan Malcolm Jones, while the wind that Canyon Lake is famous for. The taking two firsts before the lunch break. fourth was won by Martin Ottenheimer, of fifth race was won by Bruce Mahoney, who Just to see how humble Hank was after Manhattan, Kansas. Asked how it went, was the eventual winner. For the first these two races, he was asked how he did Martin replied that he was beginning to like three legs, Bruce was led by Earl Gerloff, and he said, "I did OK." So I guess every­ this lake. I can understand why, since Kan­ a favorite at Lake Canyon Yacht Club since body should set a goal for their racing sas sailors are used to a lot more wind than he's been coming to our lake to race for 25 career to do "OK." this. years. For Races 3 and 4 on Saturday, the wind The following day brought clouds, a The sixth race was off to a good start, with local Brownie Horner out in front when the wind died. He finally finished, but the race committee was really concerned that Sailing Master TM A Regatta on your Computer none of the other boats would make the 30 Available on PC/Windows and Macintosh! minute time limit. Fortunately, the wind filled in and all but five finished. In the final standings, Bruce Mahoney, $59.99 from Lakewood Yacht Club, Houston, was first with finishes of 4-2-2-2-1-7. You are $5.00 S&H probably wondering what happened to our VISA, MC, Check early leader, Hank Saurage. He finished 1-313-662-4393 second overall with finishes of 1-1-5-8-5- 1-313-662-0425 FAX 2. Both have qualified for the next Sunfish Worlds, so congratulations are in order. Starboard Software Special thanks to all of the racers, since BOX 130014 there were no protests filed in this regatta. Ann Arbor, MI 48113 Also thanks to Bob Cole, Race Committee Chairman, for running a flawless regatta. Satisfaction LCYC looks forward to hosting more of this Guaranteed type of regattas for the U.S. Sunfish Class Association.

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 16 LINTON TOPS 15 AT SE REGIONAL IN MIAMI by Ay/a Haberland Many Florida sailors missed some good sailing on Biscayne Bay at the Southeast Regional hosted by the U.S. Sailing Center in Miami, October 16-17, 1993. Winds both days were light to moderate, and shifty. Current NA Champion Jeff Linton showed again he is currently one of the best Sunfish sailors in the world, easily winning every race and the regatta. Old timer Mike Catalano finished a strong second, with newcomer Mary Anne Boyer in third. 1993 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL U.S. SAIUNG CENTER, MIAMI OCTOBER 16-17 1. Jeff Linton (Tampa) 1-1-1-1-1-1-(1) 4.5 Top ten at SW Regional, from left: Martin Ottenheimer (3rd), Brownie Horner (5th), Jerry Parlee (8th), 2. Mike Catalano (Miami) 2-2-4-2-2-2-(dns) 14 Ash Beatty (4th), Bruce Mahoney (1st), Hank Saurage (2nd), Earl Gerloff (10th), Fred Lindsey (6th), 3. Mary Anne Boyer (Coc. Grove) 3-(9)-6-5-4-3-5 26 4. Bill Wingrove (Tampa) 10-4-5-4-(13)-5-3 31 Malcolm Jones (9th). Not shown: Jack Aldis (7th). 5. Bill Haberland (Sat. Bch.) 5-1 0-(11)-3-6-4-4 32 6. Andy Hodgson (Sarasota) 11-(11 )-3-6-3-6-6 35 7. Jerry Blouin (N. Orleans) 9-7-2-9-(9)-7-2 36 7. Jack W. Aldis 5-3-6-(16)-10.10 34 8. Gerard Kervel (Miami) 6-3-8-11-5-(15)-11 44 Houston, TX '93 MIDWEST REGIONAL 9. Charles Branning (Miami) (12)-6-9-7-8-9-10 49 8. Jerry Parlee 8·9·3·7·(14)-11 38 10. Mark Milnes(Big Pine Key) 4-5-10-8-11-12-(13) 50 Corpus Christi, TX AT LAKE GENEVA 11. Lois Blodgett (Delray Bch.) 7-8-7-(12)-10-11-7 50 9. Malcolm E. Jones 10.14·1·6·11-(23) 41.75 by Tom Katterheinrich 12. Eric Erickson (Enterprise) 8-(13)-12-10.7-8-8 53 Clear Lake Shores, TX 13. Cory Thompson (Tampa) 13-12-13-(13)-12-10-9 69 10. Earl W. Gerloff 12·4-10-13-3-(14) 42 The Midwest Regional at Lake Geneva, 14. Jason Libsch (Boca Raton) 15-(15)-14-14-14-14-12 83 Houston, TX 15. Joanne Salvador (Ft. Laud.) 14-14-15-15-(dnn-15-14 87 11. Jerry Blouin 2-(36)-7-36-4-6 55 Fontana, Wisconsin, was hosted by Scott New Orleans, LA Craven Jones. It was the 28th annual Lake 12. Bill Gerloff (18)-11-17-5-7-15 55 Austin, TX Geneva Sunfish Regatta. Saturday was 13. Jim Uroda 15-12-13-9-9-( 18) 58 cold and windy with lots of down drafts and Lake Jackson, TX 14. Tommy Gairloff (19)-8-19-12-13-9 61 holes. Dan Feldman was the hero of the day THE SAILBOAT Austin, TX for helping Cara Forman, whose rudder had 15. Charlie Mitchell 14·(33)-12·11·12-17 66 GARAGE Corpus Christi, TX been broken. Sunday was even windier, 16. Gary Beddow (23)-16-21-15-18-8 78 with all but two boats carrying a Jens rig. In Tulsa, OK the last race Mike Scriver delivered cne 17. Vicki Bremer 20·19·9-(23)-20·16 84 SUNFISH PARTS Austin, TX sailor to shore and Tom Katterheinrich re- 18. Price Moncrief 24-13-(26)-18-23-19 97 corded the finishers after 7th place while the Racing Sails Houston, TX 19. Dayna Mosier 22·(26)·16·24·15-21 98 race committee went to assist upside-down Austin, TX boats. After an exciting day of racing, tro- New Daggerboards 20. Patricia Manning 25-17-18-17-(29)-22 99 Austin, TX phies were presented to the top five, and the 21. Tommy Barnes 9-(29)-20-27-19-28 103 Wen Craven Memorial Trophy was again Austin, TX DOUGLAS GILL SPECIALISTS 22. Steven Alexander 21-21-14-21-(28)-27 104 awarded to Bob Findlay. New Braunfels, TX Foul Weather Gear & Accessories 23. Victor Manning 16-18-23-(25)-25-24 106 1993 MIDWEST REGIONAL Austin, TX LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN 24. Betsy Beddow (31 )-30·15-19-27 -25 116 OCTOBER 2·3, 1993 CALL FOR CATALOG Tulsa, OK 25. Harriet Ottenheimer 26-(31 )·24-14-22-30 116 1. Bob Findlay (Glencoe, IL) 2-2-1-2-(2) 6.75 313-673-3565 Manhattan, KS 2. Don Bergman (Holland, Ml) 3-3-3-(8)-3 12 26. Kelli Filak 29-(32)-31-26-26-12 124 3. Mike Scriver (Wolverine Lake, MQ 5-1-4-3-(dnf) 12.75 Seabrook, TX 4. Harry League (Arlington Hts., IL) 6-4-(dsq)-1-4 14.75 SUNFISH 27. Bubba Horner (36)-20-36-36-21-13 126 5. James Liebl (Herm~age, TN) 1-6-5-4-(7) 15.75 San Antonio, TX 6. Rich Chapman (Libertyville, IL) 4-5-2-(7)·6 17 & 28. Bob Martin 28-25-22-20-31-(36) 126 7. Dan Feldman (Highland Park, IL) 7-(7)-ymp5.2-6-1 19.2 Boat Covers Spar Bags Angleton, TX 8. Doug Moline (Evanston, IL) 9-9-(dns)-5-5 28 29. Ann Gairloff 17-24-29-30-30-(36) 130 9. Jean Bergman (Holland, Ml) 10-( 10)-9-9-9 37 Padded Hiking Straps Austin, TX 10. T. Katterheinrich (N. Knoxville OH) 11-(12)-8-11-8 38 30. Larry Hill 27-27-27-28-24-(29) 133 11. Shapoor Guzder (Deerfield , IL) 12-8-6-(dns)-dns 55 Books On Sailing Austin, TX 12. Jim Murphy (Winnetka, IL) dns-(dns)-7-10-10 46 31. Mike Fuller (36)-22-28-29-34-26 139 Gooseneck Adjustor 13. DannyWh~e (Highland Park, IL) 13-(14)-10-13-11 47 Overland Park, TX 32. Brian Beddow 30-23-30-31-33-(36) 147 14. Cara Forman (W. Islip, NY) 8-11-(dns)-12-dnf 50 Irving, TX 15. Dave King (Mundelein, IL) 15-(16)-11-15-12 53 PEG & TERRY BEADLE 33. Dottie Cottingham 32-38-32-33-32-(36) 157 16. M.Dunbar-Bickmore (Glencoe, IL) 14-15-(dnf)-17-dnf 65 4204 SOUTH SHORE 17. Ben Nicke (Deerfield, IL) 17-dnf-dnf-14-(dnf) 69 Houston, TX WATERFORD, MI 48328 34. Joe Hensley (36)-36-36-32-36-36 176 18. Charles Rush (Lake Bluff, IL) 18-13-dns-dns-(dns) 69 Bryan, TX 19. Jill Feldman (Highland Park, IL) 16-dnf-dnf-16-(dnf) 70

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 17 their daughter-in-law, Rose, for running the races, and to the organizers, Jack Tibbs and Dave Laidlaw. 1993 MIDWEST REGIONAL DEVILS LAKE YACHT CLUB SEPTEMBER 18-19, 1993 1. Bob Findlay (Glencoe, IL) 3-8-3-1-1 16 2. Dan Feldman (Highland Park, IL) 1-1-4-7-6 19 3. Ray Steely (Maumee, OH) 4-6-7-6-4 27 4. Den Bergman (Holland, Ml) 5-12-1-8-2 28 5. Tom Katterheinrich (N. Knoxville, OH) 10-3-2-4-11 30 6. Michael Scriver (Wolverine, Ml) 8-2-19-2-3 34 7. Ron McHenry (Cortland, OH) 2-5-17-3-10 37 8. Andy Hodgson (Sarasota, FL) 11-7-8-10-8 44 9. Kara Forman (W. Islip, NY) 6-17-13-5-5 46 10. Stan Woodruff (N. Ba~imore, Ml) 12-4-5-12-16 49 11. Dave Metzger (Perrysburg, OH) 9-11-21-9-12 62 12. Jim Towler (Jackson, M I) 7-15-18-16-9 65 13. Bruce Hubel (Davisburg, Ml) 17-9-11-13-17 67 14. Mac Dunbar-Bickmore (Glencoe, IL) 15-14-9-20-13 71 15. Danny Wh~e (Highland Park, IL) 14-22-15-15-7 73 16. Tim Abby (Warren, OH) 13-13-20-14-14 74 17. Jill Feldman (Highland Park, IL) 16-16-14-18-18 82 18. Gail Turluck (Chelsea, Ml) 18-20-16-11-20 85 Award winners at Devil's Lake MidNest Regional, from left: John Morse, Jr., Bob Rnd/ay, Dan Feldman, Ray 19. Ted Swartz (Perrysburg, OH) 19-18-6-21-22 86 Steely, Don Bergman, Tom KatterlJeinrich, Mike Scriver, Ron fvfcHenry, Andy Hodgson, Kara Forman. 20. Aaron Plante (Waterville, OH) 21-10-23-19-15 88 21. Reed Lowden (Clarklake, Ml) 22-21-10-17-23 93 22. Andrew Johnson (Pinckney, Ml) 20-23-12-24-21 100 23. Tim Dcwling (Clarklake, Ml) 23-24-22-22-19 110 MIDWEST REGIONAL AT was pleasant with light and shifty winds on 24. Neil Robb (Clarklake, Ml) 24-19-24-23-24 114 Saturday and a nice breeze on Sunday. At DEVILS LAKE the close of Saturday's racing Dan Feldman Tom Katterheinrich had a big lead over Bob Findlay and Tom A second Midwest Regional was held in Katterheinrich. However, Bob Findlay won conjunction with the 40th "This One is for both races on Sunday morning to clinch a Fun Regatta," September 18-19, 1993, at victory in the five race, no throw out series. the Devils Lake Yacht Club. The weather A big thanks to Bob and Joan Morse and

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 18 REGATTA REPORTS

DON BERGMAN WINS '93 WOLF LAKE OPEN by Andy Zeigler This year's Wolf Lake Open Sunfish Re­ gatta surpassed our expectations! Thirty­ two competitors participated in the five race event sailed July 31-August 1. The open regatta had local non-Sunfish (i.e., Snipe) sailors scrambling for boats in order to join in the fun. Winds for the two day event were vari­ able but generally light. Saturday was sunny and warm for the first three races. Winds of 0-12 mph were generally from the north or northwest, but were extremely shifty and unpredictable with occasional gusts. The combination of light and shifty winds with Above: Light air at the start choppy water later in the day from other boat of the first race on Saturday traffic, challenged every sailor's patience. has the fleet of 32 boats scrambling for position. Sunday was cooler and cloudy. After a delayed start of the fourth race due to rain Right: Wolf Lake Open and lack of wind, a more predictable and award winners ,front: John Crookston(6th), RaySteely steadily increasing wind prevailed. Races 4 (7th), Tom Katterheinrich and 5 were sailed in a steady breeze of 8-12 (5th), Mike Scriver (3rd); mph from the southwest. Occasional gusts upper left: Aaron Plante made for some faster races and surprise (10th), Don Bergman (1st), finishes. Jim Towler (2nd), Jeremy Don Bergman, of Holland, Michigan, won Zeigler (4th); upper right: Paul May (9th), Dan the regatta with consistent finishes in the top Feldman (8th). four. Charlie Butchart of Jackson, Michigan, Below: Don Bergman surprised all, including himself, with a stun­ rounds ahead ofthe parade ning win in Race 4. Others struggled for to the windward mark in consistency in the shifty and unpredictable Sunday's racing, followed winds, especially in Saturday's races. Spe­ by Jim Towler, John cial congratulations to Aaron Plante, of Crookston and Glenn Waterville, Ohio, as first Junior, in tenth Betzoldt. overall. Trophies were awarded to the top ten. As in past years, plentyoffood, including 10. Aaron Plante 12-15-14-5-10 56 WateiVille, OH a steak cookout Saturday, provided a con­ 11. Glenn Betzold! 2-23-8-10-17 60 genial atmosphere for reliving the day's Onsted, Ml 12. Charlie Butchart 18-9-13-1 -23 63.75 events. Tradition held for the adventure­ Jackson, Ml some, with go-cart racing at a nearby track. 13. Dave Oaniels 11-10-32-6-7 66 Adrian, Ml The regatta was an outstanding success, 14. Danny Wh~e 13-20-23-1 1-8 14 and we are already looking forward to next Highland Park, IL 15. Jill Feldman 16-14-24-12-13 79 year's Wolf Lake Open. Highland Park, IL 1993 WOLF LAKE OPEN 16. Rex Rogers 15-16-17-13-19 80 Rives Junction, Ml JACKSON, MICHIGAN 17. Andy Zeigler 26-11-12-18-14 81 JULY 31-AUGUST 1 Chelsea, Ml 1. Don Bergman 4-1-2-3-2 11 .75 18. Daniel Yamamoto 20-22-11-14-15 82 Holland, Ml Jackson, Ml 2. Jim Towler 6-3-5-4-5 23 19. Brett Patrick 23-19-20-17-20 99 Jackson, Ml Jackson, Ml 3. Mike Scriver 5-8-7-8-1 28.75 20. Chris Chatters 22-25-16-19-21 103 Wolverine Lake, Ml Jackson, Ml 4. Jeremy Zeigler 8-6-9-2-4 29 21. Reed Lowden 27-1 3-22-25-1 8 105 27. Robert Ripley 29-32-28-24-16 129 Chelsea, Ml Jackson, Ml Ho~.MI 5. Tom Katterheinrich 9-5-3-9-3 29 22. Ned Rogers 21-17-1 5-dns-dns 107 28. Sean Gilley 19-21-31-DNS-DNS 135 New Knoxville, OH Maudelein, IL Perrysburg, OH 6. John Crookston 7-4-6-7-6 30 23. Paul Harrington 25-1 8-18-22-25 108 29. Dustin Nichols 32-28-25-26-24 135 De~on, Ml Marshall, Ml Jackson, Ml 7. Ray Steely 1-7-1-20-12 40.5 24. Bruce Lowstuter 28-27-19-21-22 117 30. Justin Santchi 17-30-29-DNS-DNS 140 Maumee,OH Jackson, Ml Perrysburg, OH 8. Oan Feldman 3-2-10-15-11 41 25. Laura Betzold! 14-29-27-27-26 123 31. nm Dowling 24-34-30-DNS-DNS 142 Highland Park. IL Onsted, Ml Clarklake, Ml 9. Paul May 10-12-4-16-9 51 26. Tom Swartz 31-26-21 -23-27 128 32. Ed Plante 30-31-26-28-28 143 Jackson, Ml Jackson, Ml Perrysburg, OH

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 19 SOUTHOLD Y.C. HOSTS the 3-5 knot southeast breeze died as the a thunderstorm. High winds and heavy rain fleet was crossing the rip between Paradise left some boats capsized. Others that didn't WORLD'S LONGEST Point and Shelter Island. With the exception make itto shore dropped their sails and rode SUNFISH RACE of the first five boats who barely made it to out the short-lived storm. Later, back at the by Joseph J. Sullivan, Jr. the Shelter Island shore, the rest of the fleet clubhouse, all were safe and accounted for was caught in the outgoing tide and fought a and trophies were presented to the top three Paul Nannig, of Old Cove Yacht Club in two hour battle just to stay in place. By the finishers. New Suffolk, was awarded the first place time the prevailing southwest wind filled in, CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR'S TROPHY plaque, as he was the leader of the 38 boat the first five boats were long gone. However, BANTAM LAKEY. C., MORRIS, CT fleet when the six hour time limit elapsed in after the leaders took three hours to sail by AUGUST 28, 1993 the World's Longest Sunfish Race Around 1. Malcolm Dickinson (New Haven, CT) 1-1-2 3.5 the south ferry, it was evident that it was 2. Ken Charles (Manchester, CT) 5-3-1 8. 75 Shelter Island, hosted by Southold Yacht highly unlikely that any boats would com­ 3. Gordon Geick (Collinsville, CT) 2-2-6 10 Club, Long Island, New York, on August 14. 4. Dick Heinl (Manhasset, NY) 3.5.5 13 plete the race within the six hour time limit. 5. Paul Odegard (Vernon, CT) 8-4-8 20 The race started in Southold Bay at 11:15 At 5:15pm the race committee shortened 6. Steve Langford (S. Windsor, CT) 12-7-4 23 am. The course was counter clockwise and 7. Denis Futterlieb (Meriden, CT) 6-6-12 24 the course to the red buoy just west of the 8. Larry Cochran (Manchester, CT) 16-8-3 27 north ferry in Greenport Harbor. Seventeen 9. Dick Bowden (Morris,CT) 7-11-10 28 10. DickAbbene(OysterBay,NY) 4-14-14 32 boats managed to cross the finish line and 11. JamesCrink(Darien,CT) 13-12-7 32 IMPROVE YOUR SAILBOAT eventually sail to the club. The remaining 21 12. Gerhart Menzel (Simsbury, CT) 11-10-13 34 13. Frank Gain (Poughkeepsie, NY) 9-13-15 37 RACING TECHNIQUES WITH... stalwarts were towed back. 14. Jon Burr (Avon, CT) 14-15-9 38 The Practice Manual for Sailboat Rip Fisher, Paul Nannig's brother-in-law 15. Mark Hitchinson (Syosset, NY) 10-18-1 1 39 and three time winner of the race, finished 16. Paul Borse (Southington, CT) 15-9-16 40 Racing second. Mark Hutchinson, from the by Derrick Fries Seawanhaka Place Yacht Squadron in Oys­ SPOFFORD YACHT CLUB Six· Time World Sailing Champion ter Bay, placed third, followed by Joe Sullivan With over 125 pages in a three-ring binder of the host club. REGATTA WELCOMES 12 this manual has helpful practice exercises, sail­ Malcolm Dickinson and crew Sarah by Nancy Anderson, Fleet 133 Captain ing logs, checklists, practice drills and innovative Harms, from Bolton Lake, Connecticut, took decision window sheets. The manual provides August 15 was a beautiful, sunny day in home the fifth place plaque. the reader with a definitive way to manage all the southern New Hampshire as twelve Sunfish This year's race featured three firsts. variables of sailing and make good use of reflec­ rigged at Spofford Y.C. Nancy Anderson When the Dickinson-Harms boat crossed tive time. It is the best way to elevate one's and Peggy Frehsee welcomed the racers. the finish line, it was the first time in 23 years performance by logging past information and Winds for the morning race were light, and facts experienced on the race course. The user that a doubles boat placed among the top Gordy Geick led around all four marks. After can't go wrong by finding ways to log valuable ten. Secondly, when Norton Hutchinson, a homemade lunch on shore, we waited for information and creating a large database. This from Seawanhaka Place Yacht Squadron, a little breath of wind for Race 2. Nancy sailing practice manual's three-ring binder makes started, it was the first time that a seventy­ Anderson led at the first mark, but after Ken foreasyaccesstoanycompetitivesailor'sneeds. year-old participated. He eventually fin­ Charles and Malcolm Dickinson rounded Only $26.95 ished 12th overall. And thirdly, when 69year the mark, the wind died for everyone except (plus $2.50 shipping and handling) old Peggy Wagner, from Monmouth Boat them! 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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 20 the sixth race by another entrant and Joe's 8. Bill Wingrove 8·8·18-7-1().15--10 61 32 RACE IN INTERLAKE Tarrpa strong surge moved Jeff into second place. g_ Bill Haberland 3--14·4·14·9-22·29 66 FALL CHAMPIONSHIP Fifteen year old Chip Clifton was in the Satellite Beach by Judy Kubliski groove when he managed to start behind the 10. Lois Blodgett 18--4·15--1().16-7·14 66 Delray Beach line. He beat out Steve Honour for third by A breezy, brightdaygreetedthe Interlake 11. Chris Klotz 12-21-2().13-4-8-g 66 Sunfish Fall Championship sailors as they putting six boats between them in the last 12. Alan Capellin 16-6-13--21-11-14-6 66 met on Island Beach in Mountain Lakes, NJ race. 13. Paul Silvernail 1().16-7-2().12-9-13 67 IYRU Judge Allan Broadribb, his wife St. Petersburg for the annual competition held Sunday, 14. Cindy Clifton 2().17-5--22-22-1().11 85 September 12, 1993. The winds were brisk Jocelyn, Ullman Sails Representative Doug Sarasota Fisher and his crew ran an exemplary race 15. Don Cochran 23-2().1 0·11-21-1g-s 86 at 12 knots gusting to 15 knots throughout course. Organizer Cindy Clifton and her Clearwater the day. 16. Jeff Olson 9-18-1g·15-15--12-17 86 Sailors from Deer Lake, Smoke Rise, group put together another great event typi- Sarasota cal of the Squadron. 17. EricWoodman 15-g-17-18-17-11-22 87 Lake Valhalla and Mountain Lakes had Lakeland three single lap races in the morning and FLORIDA STATE SUNFISH CHAMPIONSHIP 18. Cory Thon-pson 14-7-16-16-19-23-18 90 SARASOTA SAIUNG SQUADRON Tarrpa two double lap races in the afternoon. In 1g_ Ron Pietsch 19-12-12-17-18-21-21 99 the combined fleets totaling 32 boats, the OCTOBER 2-3, 1993 Sarasota Seniors started three minutes before the 1. Joe Blouin 4-9-2-1-1-1-2 10.25 20. Leslie Fisher 17-1g·14-19-14-2Q.20 103 Tarrpa St. Petersburg Juniors. 2. Jeff Linton 1-1-3--2-5--6-1 12.25 21. 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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 21 race, with Drew edging out his father by a deck length or less to win with 5.5 total points to Bob's 7.75. After three of the scheduled five races, the committee, with the approval of most of the racers, ended the regatta. Lunch again featured hot corn chowder and soup and sandwiches. Trophies of sailing merchandise were awarded to the top five. Mon Cochran, aged 76, of nearby South Orleans, was awarded the "Aged and Treacherous" prized for completing all the races. A good time was had by all and we hope to see a good turnout again next year. 1993 YANKEE DUO REGATIA CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS CHOWDER CUP SEPTEMBER 25,1993 1. Bill Brangiforte 2-1-3-1-2 5.5 N. Weymouth. MA 2. Bob Heckman 1-11-5-3-3 11.75 Award winnters at the Yankee Duo, from left: Paul Odegard, Robert Heckman, Mary Charles, Bill Glastonbury. CT Brangiforte, Larry Cochran, Drew Buttner, and Doug Ambos. ePhoto by Pat Cassel 3. Paul Odegard 11-3-2-2-9 16 Vernon. CT gust and the deck fairlead pulled out. He 4. Doug Ambos 5-4-1-14-8 17.75 THE YANKEE DUO Norton, MA installed aspare mast and (at Paul Odegard's 5. Drew Buttner 15-7-7-6-1 20.75 REGATTA suggestion) led the halyard forward through Plymouth. MA 6. Bob Buttner 8-10-4-9-5 26 by Pete Beckwith the bow handle and back to the cleat. This Plymouth, MA resulted in the appearance of the first Sun­ 7. Larry Cochran 10-2-13-5-10 27 The twelfth sailing of the Yankee Duo Manchester, CT Regatta was on the weekend of September fish rigged with a forestay. As the winds 8. Chris Demler 13-9-8-4-7 28 freshened after lunch, a number of sailors Westlield, MA 25-26, 1993, on Pleasant Bay in Chatham, 9. Peter Barnes 12-5-9-15-4 30 Mass. (Cape Cod). Comprising the Duo, on decided that discretion was the better part of Wellesley, MA valor, and retired from the racing. Several 10. Ken Charles 6-23-12-7-6 31 Saturday, the Chowder Cup Regatta is Manchester, CT hosted by the Sherborn, Mass. Yacht Club, capsizes were noted, including one caused 1 1. Gordon Gieck 9-8-6-13-13 36 and on Sunday, the Just Desserts Regatta is by a new gooseneck coming apart. A deli­ Collinsville, CT 12. Tom Philbrick 4-6-16-11-16 37 hosted by the Cochituate, Mass. Yacht Club, cious lunch was served, featuring hot clam Centerville, MA both clubs being located 1 00 miles from the chowder and soup with sandwiches. In the 13. Roger Demler 3-13-14-10-14 40 Sherborn, MA regatta site. Separate records are kept for spirit of the regatta name, ceramic chowder 14. Lee Parks 20-12-10-8-11 41 each day's racing and trophies awarded to bowls were awarded to the top five skippers. Newport, Rl 15. Allen Buttner 7-14-19-19-20 59 each day's leaders. Saturday evening we Larry Cochran was presented the "Aged and Plymouth Ma meet for dinner at the Northport Restaurant. Treacherous" bowl for sailors admitting to 16. Gerhart Menzel 16-17-15-17-12 60 the age of 60 or beyond. Mary Charles was Simsbury, CT On Saturday, the Chowder Cup racing 17. Martin Rich 19-23-17-12-17 65 started with 24 entries in winds in the 8-1 0 awarded the "Fan Tail Award" forfinishing all S. Orleans, MA the races without a last place and having the 18. Pete Beckwith 14-20-20-1 8-1 5 67 knot range which built to 15 with gusts to 20 Wayland, MA or more. Temperatures were comfortable, highest total score. 19. Doug Kelch 21-15-1 1-21-dnf 68 On Sunday the Just Desserts fleet of 12 N. Attleboro, MA in the 70's. Ken Charles' mast broke in one 20. Mary Charles 18-19-18-16-19 71 started with temperatures in the 60's, Small Manchester, CT Tom Philbrick (36281) crosses Gordon Geick in Craft Warnings, and winds at "only" 1 0-12 21. Joan McVickar 17-1 6-dnf-dns-dns 81 Yankee Duo race. ePhoto by Pat Cassel Wayland, MA knots, contrasting with last year's winds of 22. Mon Cochran 23-24-21-29-18 82 25 knots which had caused that regatta to be S. Orleans, MA 23. Paul Ronty 22-21-22-dns-dns 89 canceled. The wind continued to build to 15 S. Orleands, MA knots with gusts to 30 or so, with an extreme 24. Tom McNichol 24-1 8-dnf-dns-dns 90 Framingham, MA variation in direction of the gusts, making survival difficult and causing many capsizes. JUST DESSERTS REGATTA To make conditions more uncomfortable, SEPTEMBER 26,1993 1. Drew Buttner 1-4-1 5.5 scattered, drenching showers were added 2. Bob Buttner 5-1-2 7.75 to the weather picture. Again, gear break­ 3. Bill Brangiforte 2-3-3 8 4. Paul Odegard 3-2-6 11 age occurred with a broken boom and an­ 5. Roger Demler 4-5-5- 14 other broken gooseneck. 6. Allen Buttner 11-7-4 22 7. Mon Cochran 9-9-7 25 A hot father-son competition was waged 8. Tom Leach 8-6-dns 31 by Bob (Rapid) Buttner and his son Drew. 9. Gerhard Menzel 7-10-dnf 34 10. Ed Ormston 10-8-dnf 35 The winner of the two and the regatta was 1 1. Larry Cochran 6-dns-dns 40 determined by a close 1-2 finish in the last 12. Pete Beckwith 12-dns-dns 46

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 22 BREEZY AT POCONO MT. POCONO MT. SUNFISH INVITATIONAL CALLAHAN WINS 'LAST LAKE NAOMI SAIUNG ASSOCIATION, SUNFISH INVITATIONAL POCONO PINES, PA REGATTA' AT ACTON by Malcolm Dickinson SEPTEMBER 11,1993 (TOP 20 OF 30) LAKE Lake Naomi is a beautiful, small lake in 1. Malcolm Dickinson 2-4-1-1-1 8.25 The final Sunfish event of southwest the Pocono Mountains, a few miles west of New Haven. CT Ohio's 1993 season, aptly named the Last 1-380 and just north of 1-80, about 1-3/4 2. Charles M. Knopp 3-1-7-2-3 15.75 Bear Creek, PA Regatta, was held at Hueston Woods State hours drive from the George Washington 3. David A. Yorio 1-7-13-3-4 27.75 Park, Oxford, Ohio, on October 24. Winds Bridge. There is a very active fleet of Sunfish Brooklyn, NY 4. Lee Schaeffer 4-19-2-5-5 35 on Acton Lake were 3-9 mph and sporadic sailors on the lake, including some very Mertztown, PA for the three races sailed on a modified good junior sailors out of the Lake Naomi 5. Bill Griesbach 7-2-4-11-14 38 Pocono Pines, PA Olympic course. It was truly the last hurrah Club's great junior program. 6. Jessa A. Yorio 10-5-1 0-4-15 44 and the last pleasant weekend of the fall Thirty sailors came from across New Brooklyn, NY 7. Christopher DaggeH 5-3-12-6-22 48 before the first snow and the boats were Jersey, New York and eastern Pennsylva- Wayne, NJ tucked away for the winter. Three time Y- nia to this event sailed September 11 , 1993. 8. Andrew Bacon 8-14-8-10-9 49 Belle Mead , NJ Flyer national champion Jerry Callahan's 2- A great lunch and interesting courses are 9. Rob Maher 6-12-6-9-17 50 1-1 gave him the victory over Tom hallmarks of this regatta. What was unusual Pocono Pines, PA 10. George Anderson 18-15-5-14-2 54 Katterheinrich of New Knoxville, OH, who this year were the strong and gusty winds Doylestown, PA was followed closely by Paul Wood, of Chi- that were whistling around the lake. This is 11. David BarneH 11-8-3-15-19 56 cago. Less than six points separated sec- usually the very lightestofthe season's light- Flushing, NY 12. John Mylan 19-20-11-7-6 63 ond place from sixth. air regattas, but not this year! It was a real Upper Montclair, NJ challenge to keep the boat upright and the 13. Frank Blesso 9-6-19-12-20 66 LAST REGATTA Paterson, NJ ACTON LAKE, OXFORD, OH sail full as the shifts blasted by. 14. Steven L Bard 12-11-16-8-dns 78 OCTOBER 24, 1993 Local favorites Charlie Knopp and David Endwell, NY 15. George Seary 14-9-17-22-18 80 1. Jerry Callahan (Trenton, OH) 2-1-1 3 .5 Yorio made strong showings, winning the Endwell, NY 2. Tom Katterheinrich (N. Knoxville) 1-6-3 9.75 two morning races. Jesse Yorio and Chris 16. Jack Howell 15-13-22-21-12 63 3. Paul Wood (Chicago, IL) 3-2-6 11 FayeHeville, NY 4. Kevin Johnson (Fairfield, OH) 4-3-4 11 Daggett were also up there battling it out. 17. John J. BreH 25-24-9-16-11 85 5. John Goldman (Cincinnati) 7-4-2 13 After five exhausting races, Fleet Captain Kinnelon, NJ 6. Dan Haile (Bellbrook, OH) 5-5-5 15 18. Katie Mylan 13-25-24-23-7 92 7 . Jim Hater (Cincinnati) 6-8-7 21 Dave Barnett handed out trophies to the top Upper Montclair, NJ B. Steve Haile (Bellbrook, OH) 8-10-8 26 five, plus the Pocono Lakes T earn Cham- 19. Patrick Mullaney 20-18-18·13-24 93 9. Debbie Vincent (Dayton, OH) 9-9-9 27 Middletown, NJ pions hip Trophy, which was won by the Lake 10. AI Nichols (Cincinnati) 10-7-10 27 20 Richard Daggett 16-21-29-17-23 97 11 . Amber Vincent (Dayton) 11-12-11 34 Naomi team once again. Wayne, NJ 12. Larry Johnson (Fairfield) 12-11-12 35

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993·94 23 42 COMPETE IN CONNECTICUT SENIOR OLYMPICS by Malcolm Dickinson It was September 19, 1993, a bright and windy day, and by 9:30am there were no ] less than 42 Sunfish on the beach in West ! Haven, CT. Not one person under40wasto ~ be seen- yes, this was the Connecticut ~ Senior Olympics, an event brought back to ~ life under the direction of Paul Odegard and j Renny Loisel. Cl. They came from all over: Maine, Massa- Overall Winners, from right: Court Young, 1st; Dick Abbene, 2nd; Ken Charles, 3rd; Joel Furman, 4th. chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New only a few points behind. Olympic style York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vir- medals were awarded to the top three in the ginia. After opening ceremonies on the women's fleet and each of the five age beach, we headed out forfive races in some groups, and Sunfish Laser Inc. donated a very blustery winds. At times there were new racing daggerboard to be given away r:nore boats over than we could count as the as first prize. Th·a Golden Spir~ award went puffs swept the course, but these were no to Senior Olympics founder and Sunfish green, inexperienced sailors. All persevered sailor Las Steffens, who was an inspirational despite the wind and a few broken spars. presence at the regatta. The oldest com- In the end, ~was a 55-year-old from New petitor was Lloyd "Sandy" Sanderson, who York who showed us how it's done. Courtney at a sprightly 73, finished 19th. The farthest Youngwastheoverallwinner,keepingthree traveler was Richmond Curtiss, from Alex- firsts and a third, with two younger masters and ria, Virginia, narrowly beating out Kirk Palmer, of Manchester, Maine. It was a fun, Top Women, R to L: Peg Warner, 1st, Marge Spence, 2nd. •sunfish· ~- exciting day, and we look forward to holding AUTHORIZED DEALERS the regatta again next year. Our thanks to the C~y of West Haven, who hosted and insured this event; to the Bank of Boston, CT who provided the ulti­ mate in long sleeved cotton shirts; to SLI for their support and great prizes;and to both the Senior Olympic Sunfish Association and The Connecticut Senior Olympics for mak­ ing this regatta a tradition. 1993 CONNECTICUT SR. OLYMPICS WEST HAVEN, CT From left: and SEPTEMBER 19,1993 SUNFISH*LASER* what's left of Jack Evans' boom, a casualty of the OVERALL heavy air. LASER 2*ZUMA * 1. Courtney Young , Jr. Monroe, NY 1-3-1-1 5.25 420*VANGUARD 15* 2. Richard Abbene Oyster Bay, NY 1-2-3-2 7.75 3. Ke n Charles , Jr. Manchester, CT 2-3-4-1 9.75 OPTIMIST* 4. Joel Furman Bellport, NY 2-5-4-5 16 40-54 HARKEN HARDWARE* 1. Richard Abbene 7.75 MYC FALL REGATIA EXTRA SPORT LIFE VESTS* 2. Ken Charles, Jr. 9.75 By Stuart Shadbolt DOLLIES* 3. Joel Furman 16 55-59 Sailing her husband's old Sunfish while MARLOW LINE* 1. Courtney Young, Jr. 5.25 2. James W. Crink 32 he competed in a local,one-day windsurfing TILLER EXTENSIONS* 3. Paul Odegard 43 event, Linda Tillman twice led a small fleet PATAGONIA* 60·64 1. Gordon Geick 25 around the marks on the first day of the HIKING PANTS* 2. Peter Barnes 41 Melbourne (Florida) Yacht Club's Annual 3. Kirk B. Palmer 42 SPRAY SUITS*GLOVES* 65-69 Fall Regatta, October 23-24. A gossamer SUNFISH T-SHIRTS/HATS 1. Larry Cochran 25 wind which built to a Beaufort 2 prompted Bill 2. Gordon Page 71 3. John Brett 103 Haberland to comment, "Another 20 knots 70+ (Age of Wiedom) would make it just right." 1. Norton Hutchinson 73 The Dinghy Shop 2. Lloyd D. Sanderson 74 The second day's starts were again 516-798-4988 3. Frank Whitescarver 91 delayed by glassy conditions, giving Top Women Brenda Shadbolt ample opportunity to Specialty Sailing Shop 1. Peggy Wagner 137 2. Marge and Bernie Spence 156 provide running commentary on everything

Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 24 from manatee and dolphin sightings to the GBC ANNUAL REGATTA Matching Rod's effort was Frank Wilkinson, Goodyear blimp which passed overhead. JULY 24-25,1993 also with two firsts in B Division. In C The breeze filled in nicely before noon, al­ SENIORS 1. Ash Beatty (Seabrook) 1-1-1-1-1(1) 3.75 Division, Paul McKee had to work harder for lowing three short races to be completed. 2. B~l Gerloff (SSC) 2-(11)-2-9-4-3 20 his win as he was able to score only one Dick Tillman, sailing Linda's new hull, man­ 3. Malcolm Jones (SSC) 6-5-4-(7)·3-4 22 bullet. 4. Eart Gerloff (SSC) 7-6-(9)-6-2-2 23 aged to eke out two first places, which did 5. Tommy Barnes (AYC) 5-2-3-13-5-(19) 28 As usual in these conditions, the lead and not overcome his two DNS's from the previ­ 6. Jack Aldis (GBC) 10-8-8-2·(11)-5 33 other positions in the fleet changed with 7. Tommy Gairloll (AVC) 9-9-(14)-4-7.£ 35 ous day. Etched glass mugs were pre­ 8. Bob Sobolik (GBC) 8-3-7-8-9-(13) 35 every puff or shift. In Race 2, Bill Wingrove sented to the top three finishers. Come and 9. Jim Uroda (GBC) 4-7-5-10.10.(12) 36 was able to catch a wind line in the right hand 10. Chris Dukeminier (CSC) (12)-1 0.6-5-6-10 37 sail with us in '94. 11. Bob Hasley (GBC) 3-12-11·11-8-(15) 45 corner and came from the back of the pack MELBOURNE FALL REGATTA 12. Logan Goar (BSC) 13-4-13-3-15-(16) 48 to dog Rod's transom. There were many OCTOBER 23-24, 1993 13. Sam SmaD (SSC) 11-(18)-17-17-12-8 65 14. Jim Riley (GBC) (20)-14-16-16-14-7 67 other similar stories throughout the day. 1. linda Tillman (Merritt Island) 1-1-2-1-2 6.75 15. Patricia Manning (AYC) 17-13-10.14-(19)-14 68 2. Bill Haberland (Satellite Beach) 2-2-3-3-3 13 Twenty seven boats were on the water 16. Blake Crosby (GBC) 19-15-15-(22)-13-11 73 3. Dick Tillman (Merritt Island) dns-dns-1 -2-1 15.5 17. Ray Plepys (GBC) 15-16-18-(22)-16-9 75 for the day, which is one of the better turn­ 4. Stuart Shadbo~ (Mebourne) 4-4-4-4-4 20 18. Larry H~l (AYC) 16-17-12-15-17-(17) 77 5. Brenda ShadboH (Mebourne) 3-5-5-5-5 23 outs, with the entries in each division being 19. Lee Woodbury (WSC) 14-(19)-18-12-18-18 80 6. Geoff Swain (Melbourne) 5-3-dns-dns-dns 26 20. Bob Martin (BVC) (21)-19-2G-18-2G-20 97 fairly equal in numbers and sailing ability. It 21 . Dave Berry (GBC) 18-22-22-22-22-(22) 106 was good to see Joe Blouin in his new boat WOMEN after a year's absence. Welcome back! We 1. Ann Gairloff (AVC) 1-1-2-1-2-(4) 6.25 GALVESTON BOAT CLUB 2. Susannah Feagin (GBC) (3)-3-1-2-1-1 7.25 are also happy to see all those new faces as HOSTS ANNUAL 3. Dottie Cottingham (SSC) 2-(4)-4-4-3-2 15 first time racers on the circuit. We look 4. Shirley Small (SSC) (4)-2-3-3-4-3 15 forward to seeing you regularly at future NOVICE REGATTA 1. Jacques Schwantz (LHSC) 1-1-1-1-(2)-1 3.75 regattas. by Jim Uroda, Fleet 15 Captain 2. Vicki Stones (AYC) 2-2-2-2-1-(2) 8.75 Our thanks to Tony Kruse and crew for 3. Jim Parrish (BSC) 3-3-3-3-3-(3) 15 running a good regatta despite less than Twenty eight Texas Sunfish sailors gath­ perfect conditions. The food and drinks ered at the Galveston Boat Club July 24-25, provided were excellent. 1993, to compete in the annual Sunfish SEA BREEZE?! WHAT Regatta sailed on Offats Bayou. Clubs SEA BREEZE???!!!*&#@ 1ST DIXIE CIRCUIT REGATTA represented were Seabrook Sailing Club, GULFPORT YACHT CLUB Austin Yacht Club, Galveston Boat Club, by Herb Swanson SEPTEMBER 12, 1993 Bayshore Sailing Club, Woodlawn Sailing The first regatta of the 1993-94 Pixie A DIVISION 1. Rod Koch Club, and Brazosport Yacht Club. The com­ Circuit was sailed on September 12 at 2. Joe Blouin petito-rs were divided into three fleets for the Gulfport Yacht Club. The day started out 3. John Spray six race, one throw out, series. Conditions with light and shifty winds from the east, BDIVISION were clear and hot, and 8-16 mph winds which is normally an indication that the sea 1. Frank Wilkinson from the Southwest held throughout the breeze will soon arrive. Butfor the third time 2. Bill Nunn weekend. Ash Beatty, of Seabrook, finished in recent memory, it failed to come through. 3. David Billing well ahead in the Senior Fleet. Ann Gairloff, Fortunately, we were able to getthree short­ CDIVISION of Austin, took the Women's Division, and ened-course races off. Rod Koch picked up 1. Paul McKee youngster Jacques Schwantz, of Kingwood, pretty much where he left off last year by 2. Mike Taylor won the Novice Fleet. leading the pack in two out of three races. 3. 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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 25 '93 CLARK LAKE REGATTA Tom Katterheinrich The Clark Lake Regatta, held at Clarklake, Michigan, is a long established regatta, but the Sunfish Class was first raced there just four years ago. At this year's event held September 25-26, there were four other one-design classes sharing the course with the Sunfish, which started first. The winds were good on Saturday, becoming light on Sunday. CLYC hasagreatsetup, with large trees to camp under, large restrooms, a swimming beach and a very nice club house. Three clubs in the area (Perrysburg Boat The Sunfish fleet gets off to a good start at the Palacios Labor Day Regatta, September 6, 1993. Club, Wolf Lake Yacht Club, and Clark Lake Yacht Club) each host an annual regatta. A LABOR DAY REGATTA AT winds. Three boats capsized and one broke point system is used to determine the overall a mast. Eighteen Sunfish raced, with PALACIOS, TX club winner based on scores from the three Malcolm Jones, of Seabrook Sailing Club, regattas. This year Perrysburg Boat Club won. by Jim Parrish, Bayshore Sailing Club the overall winner. Second and third places 1993 CLARK LAKE INVITATIONAL Bayfest was going full blast when we went to Tommy Gairloff and Bruce Foster, of Austin Yacht Club, with Warren Klautt and CLARKLAKE, Ml enteredthedrivewayoftheOid (1903) Luther SEPTEMBER 25-26 Chris Dukeminier, of Bayshore Sailing Club, Hotel on Matagorda Bay in the small town of 1. Ray Steely 1·2·2+1 6.25 Palacios, Texas. It was Saturday of the in fourth and fifth. Maumee, OH; PBC Saturday evening most of the members 2. Tom Katterheinrich 2+1-4·2 9.5 Labor Day weekend but the bay was full of N. Knoxville, OH ; SMBC boats tuning up for the Palacios Yacht Club/ moseyed on over to Peterson's for a sea­ 3. Aaron Plante 4-4-4·2·3 17 food fix and out to the pavilion over the bay Waterville, OH ; PBC Bayshore Sailing Club annual regatta. Most 4. Rex Rogers 3-3-3-8·5 22 of the rocking chairs on the verandah were for dancing. The local group may not have Rives Junction, Ml : WLYC taken. Many of our members were walking had the smooth sound of the big bands that 5. Bruce Lowster 5-5-7-3-4 24 Jackson, Ml; PBC along the park midway, where they could played there in the 40's-50's, but they were 6. Andy Johnson 9-7-6-5-7 34 have a tasty seafood lunch or watch their loud. Sunday night was the annual dinner Pinckney, Ml; CLYC 7. Scott Dowling 6-8-8·7-6 35 wives spend their money. Others had on where everything in sight was given away, Clarklake, Ml; CLYC roller blades, while a few of our English including some 1991 regatta T-shirts and B. Brett Patrick 7-9-5-6·8 35 Pleasant Lake, M I; WLYC camp followers were lawn bowling at the caps and four loaves of bread. Monday 9. Chris Chatters 10-6-9-1 0·1 0 45 hotel. afternoon's award presentation completed Jackson, Ml; WLYC the weekend, as we promised to make our 10. Bill Kudner 11-10-10-9-9 49 Sunday morning brought light northerly Waterville, OH; PBC winds, and it took some of the sailors an hour reservations at the Old Luther early next 11. Wa~ Vaclavik 8-12-12-dns-dns 58 summerbeforetheyput uptheirNo Vacancy Jackson, Ml; CLYC to get to the starting line. By Sunday after­ 12. Jim Widenhofer 12-11-11-dns-dns so noon it was survival time, in high southeast sign like this year. Jackson, Ml; CLYC

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Windward Leg Fall/Winter 1993-94 26 ABOUT Sunfish® CLASS MEMBERSHIP The International Sunfish Class Association was granted international status by the INDEX OF ADVERTISERS International Yacht Racing Union in 1984. The ISCA ensures equal opportunity for all sailors Annapolis Performance Sailing ...... 12 by preserving the Sunfish as a true one-design sailboat. The United States Sunfish Class Backyard Boats ...... 23 Association is the ISCA-recognized authority within the U.S. By joining USSCA, members are Canton Glass Studio ...... 10 automatically members of ISCA. Classifieds ...... 28 All U.S. Sunfish owners are urged to become members of USSCA. Upon receipt of the Cruise-Out Marine ...... 9 membership application form and fee, USSCA will assign an official sail number, and a set Dinghy Shop ...... 24 of self-adhering sail numbers will be sent to the applicant. A sailor who buys a new boat may retain the original sail number if the old sail is not sold with the number on it. Members may FabriCraft ...... 7 purchase replacement or newly assigned numbers through the USSCA office for $12.00. Laylin (Speedwatch/Skywatch) ...... 18 As a member of USSCA, you will receive a membership card, the Class Measurement Masthead Sailing Gear ...... 14 Rules and Constitution, the Annual Regatta Schedule, and the class newsletter Windward MBS one designs ...... 5 Leg, containing articles on how to enjoy, maintain and race your Sunfish, and regatta reports. Mill Cove Yacht Sales ...... 25 A Family Membership, available to sailors living at the same address, provides an ISCA Practice Manual (Fries) ...... 20 membership card for each member, one set of the materials described above. Junior Rick White's Sailing Seminars ...... 8 membership (for an individual who is not 18 years old or older during the calendar year) is Roleez Wheel System ...... 26 available at a discount. USSCA membership is required in order to race in sanctioned events Sailboat Garage ...... 17, 28 at the regional, national and international levels. Members also have voting privileges at the Sailing Angles ...... 21 Annual Sunfish Class Meeting held at the North American Championship site. Sailing Master ...... 16 Sunfish sailors who live outside the U.S. where there is no Sunfish Class Association, may join the USSCA (and receive the Windward Leg) by sending the membership application Seitech Dollies ...... 6 form and appropriate fee to the address below.

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