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© Ullman Sails ^% 1st, 2nd, 3rdin Southern California DistrictChampionship 1st A 2ndin SCIRA Midwinters The same model and weight has won the past two World Championships and was 1st and 2nd in the U.S. Nationals. TRY THE FASTESTSAILSIN THE WORLD Write or call us at 410 29th St., Newport Beach, CA 92663, (714) 675-6970 *'*% THE COBRA MAST IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW! I don't believe in change for the sake of change, especially if what you have is already the best available, BUT! Small improvements in recent months are a sure sign we are still working for you. We added automatic welding equipment to reduce the heat-up in the taper. Welding speed is now 10 times the best a manual welder can do. Gooseneck parts are hard coat anodized to reduce wear. Harken exit blocks for the halyards insure smooth rigging performance. We have also been involved in an extensive on the water study to make sure COBRA is still the very best you can buy. PACESETTER BOAT CO. 6415 GRUBB ROAD HIXSON. TENNESSEE 37343 If you still have questionsabout our interest in yoursailing, /*flj| (615)877-7099 call or look for us on the water. David I.cwin at the Snipe booth at the London Dinghy show in March. Pictures ofSnipe racing all over the world were incorporat ed in the display. David expressed appreciation for pictures contribu ted from so many national secre taries. Townsend leads Maritime Heritage pack stars of the previous regatta were cither suffering from the effects of the sun, or Gary Lewis Is Stone Open Champ too much apres-sail conviviality, as they did not all appear on the leaders board at Gary Lewis was the best of a turnout MARITIME HERITAGE YEAR TROl'HY the end of this regatta. of 17 boats racing in the Stone Open To encourage the visitors to remain an Results (top six): 1. Mark Townsend. Meeting, in varying winds, over the Bank extra day and get value for their stay, an Nefyn SC: 2. Gary Lewis. Budworth SC: Holiday weekend of May 29th and 30th. additional trophy was raced for over two 3. Graham Farrar. Sone SC: 4. Dennis The entry was well down in numbers races on the Bank Holiday Monday, May Humphrey, Stone: 5. Mark Broughton compared to earlier years, showing how 31st. (first junior). Stone SC; 6. Erine Wether- the high cost of petrol for towing, and Once again the weather was superb, all, Maiden SC. lack of spare cash, has reduced the num and in lighter winds of easterly Force 2 David I.ewin bers of boat owners who travel. the Snipe crews battled it out again. The Stone SC Fleet 372 What the entry lacked in numbers was made up for in the high quality of en trants who showed consistency in plac- ings despite the wind force; Force 2 for 3 COVERS IN 1 race 1 and 2, Force 4 in race 3, and Force 4 to 5 in race 4, and always from the east. Olympic courses were used in the River IN STOCK FOR Blackwater, and a rare old scrap developed IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! amongst the leading six boats in every race, although generally the overall win ner, Gary Lewis, pulled wellclear. The re mainder of the fleet followed at a respect able distance from the six leaders, and en joyed a good battle for the remaining places. The junior prize was won by Mark Broughton of Stone - 10th overall. The weather was magnificent, and 17 very tired but happy crews attended the FOOTBALL SHAPE COCKPIT BAG S8.00 ppd prize giving on Sunday night. FULL DECK TRAILING 4 MOORING COVER • Hangs tied mlo cockptl. zips closed, clear see-through (3 photos aoove) panel Top Six of 17: 1. Gary Lewis, Bud- • Can be trailed or used with mast up • Extra reinforce BOTTOM COVER S142.00 ppd. ment at all stress points • 5'16" clastic shock cord in • Flannel lined waterproof grey canvas with drainhole hem under rubraii • Heavy duty nylon dipper • Loops • Fits with shock cord In hem that clings to deck worthSC, 2-1 -1 -1:2. Tony Statham, Bud- (or under hull straps 0AGGEPBOAR0 COVER S24.00 ppd. worth SC. 14-2-2; 3. Mark Townsend, CANVAS or NYLON or POLYESTER $133.00 Ppd, • Flannel lined canvas • Specily sire & shape Nefyn SC, 4-2-3-3; 4. Dennis Humphrey. Bambr-dge YACHTCRILLIC $146.00 ppd. RUOOER COVER SIB.OOppd. • Flannel lined canvas • No rippers or snaps to scratch Stone SC, 3-3-4-NF; 5. Paul Mason, Blue rudder Satisfaction THE SAILORS'TAILOR Circle SC, 6-7-54; 6. David Mason, Blue Guarantasd 191 Bollecrest. Bellbrook. OH 45305 OR sec us m Send check to Snipe =24272 Circle SC, 5-6-6-6. Bob Rowland 513-848-4016 Mission Bay Prepares which includes Eduardo Suza Ramos, Torben Grael, Eric Schmidt. Reynaldo SNIPE BULLETIN For North Americans Conrad, Gastao Brim, and Marco Aurclio (USPS 611-500) Paradeda. SNIPE CLASS Mission Bay Yacht Club, site of the One of the race courses at the Pre- INTERNATIONAL RACING 1963 and 1978 U.S. Nationals and 1977 Olympics will be presided over by Mission ASSOCIATION North American Championships will host Bay's Helen Bedford as race chairman. the 1982 North Americans Friday At least two Snipe teams will be in the SEPTEMBER 1982 through Sunday, Oct. 1, 2, and 3,1982. final competition for the USYRU cham Those of you who have enjoyed the pionships. Andrew White of Annapolis Vol. XXXI No. 9 sunny Southern California climate will Fleet 532 will race in the finals for the again have the pleasure of our great Sears Cup in California in August, and S.C.I.R.A. OFFICERS weather and hospitality. Winds in October Rob Fowler of the Privateer Fleet, with are usually light to medium on the ocean Commodore crew Tommy and Eddie Craig will com Arturo Delgado race course. Six races are planned, two pete for the Mallory Championship in Puerto Rico 6-B 3 B per day. Tune up race on the Bay is Connecticut in September. Madrid 16, Spain planned for Thursday. Sail measuring and boat weigh-in will be on Thursday. Charter boats will be Snipe Brochure Available Vice Commodore scarce: we would like to hold local boats Snipe brochures arc again available Doug DeSouza for sailors coming long distances. from the SCIRA office. 3918 LaCrestaDr. Some housing will be available; please San Diego, California 92107 This updated brochure is smaller for write Tom Nute at 4021 Bernicc Dr., San easier, less expensive mailing. Fleets, boat Diego. CA 92107 if you arc in need of ac builders, and sailmakcrs should request a Rear Commodore commodations. There are hotels and supply for boat shows and other pro Gene Tragus motels in abundance within 1-2 miles of motions. 7777 Forrest Lane, Suite 321 the Club. Our thanks to Mike McLaughlin and Dallas, TX 75230 Rest assured that the after-sailing fes Greg Fisher for their help as special ad tivities will live up to your expectations. visers on this project. Executive Secretary and Treasurer An added incentive to the Senior Citi Lowry Lamb zen Contingent of our mighty SCIRA is Privateer Road the lure of the Masters Championship to Hixson, Tenn. 37343 be held at King Harbor Yacht Club in Rc- THE COVER dondo Beach, California the weekend fol Our unusual cover for the September RULES COMMITTEE lowing the N.A.'s. (October 7,8,9). Chairman: TED A. WELLS BULLETIN is a reproduction of the post Soy'all come, young and young at heart er produced by Sweden for our 50th An 5 Huntington Ave. for the greatest North Americans ever! Wichita, Kansas 67208 niversary celebration last year. Although MOTELS: (Based on 2 person occupancy) black and white can't do full justice to EDITOR ON THE BAY: Bahia, (714) 488- the original, we wanted the whole class to Lowry Lamb 0551, S55.00 to S67.00 per nite, S71.00 share this great graphic expression of ac to S83.00 with kitchen per nite. Dana tion, history, and humor. Thanks to Per EDITORIAL & BUSINESS OFFICE Address all correspondence to: Inn, (714) 222-6440, S58.00 to S65.00. and Mats Gothlin for sending the poster. Privateer Road, Hixson, Tennessee Vacation Village, (800) 274-4630. Call 37343, U.S.A. toll-free for rates. THE SCORE PUBLICATION INFORMATION NEARBY: (1-4 miles) Mission Bay Published monthly by Snipe Class Motel. (714)483-6440.S40.00 to S50.00. Two numbers were issued last month International Racing Association, In corporated, (not for profit). S50.00 with kitchen. Travel Lodge, (714) with both of them going to the USA. Forms close on the 1st of the month 483-6780. S35.00 to S39.00. Mention However, we do have a new licet. No. proceeding publication. Material re Mission Bay Yacht Club for these prices. 787. at River Valley Yacht Club in Ft. ceived after that date will not appear until later month. E-Z 8 Motel, (714) 291-8252. S26.00 Smith. Arkansas. Bill Culp is the licet per nite (2 people); S33.00 per nite (4 captain. We also have a revived fleet in Printed in the U.S.A. at Chattanooga, people). Motel6,(714) 297-4871. S19.00 Oilando. Fleet 69 is starting anew with Tennessee. Second-class postage paid at Hixson, Tennessee and at addi (2 people), S22.00 (4 people). Andy Fox as fleet captain. Andy sailed tional mailing offices. Snipes in the Jacksonville Fleet several years ago. He is now a boat builder and is ADVERTISING now building Snipes in Orlando.