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Commodore Eric Vasquez 978-521-9017 FROM THE MASTHEAD Vice Commodore Bob Chadwick 978-373-6106 “We must free ourselves of the hope that the Sea will ever rest. Rear Commodore We must learn to sail in high winds.” —Aristotle Onassis David W. Hewey 978-373-6038 July 2008 • Eric Vasquez, Commodore Secretary s a member of the American Club, I ask that we all reflect not only on our Gary Gastman 978-462-6533 Aheritage gift given to us by our predecessors, but that we should all think about what we are doing for the future.This month we begin the AYC School, and the response Treasurer Douglas Cornell has been fantastic.You could see the gaze of enthusiasm in the youngsters and the grin of 978-474-4323 anticipation in our adults.This year the American Yacht Club should stand proud as the Collector sponsor of this great endeavor we all sponsor as a club – the gift of sailing. Pamela Mertinooke 978-388-4515 Continued on page 2 Measurer Augustus Harrington 978-463-8882 Membership Committee Mark Hansbury 603 887 6943 Mooring Committee Gene Piermattei 978-374-7940 House Committee David Hewey 978-373-6038 Regatta Committee Bruce Brown 978-521-6802 Entertainment Committee Angela Vasquez 978-521-9017 Activities Committee Rob Brun 978-462-1948 Sailing Camp Sue Manzi 603-474-9644 The captain of Swamp Fox waves while being passed in the Merrimac River Challenge. Half mile from the Steward/Club House finish line in very light air, Peregrine (in background), Swamp Fox, and Topanga II were perfectly aligned. 978-465-9053 (Photo by Kate Derrick, co-captain of Topanga II.) July 2008 Issue 6

FROM THE MASTHEAD continued from page 1 members, our Club has never looked better.The new Buntings installed on our house and to our riverfront decks are planned For some of our students this is the first to remain in place for the whole month of July. This, in celebra- time they will see a up close, tion for our July 3 Independence Day Party, and for our just nonetheless touch one. You can see the announced July 18 Gala Centennial Day Party.A special thanks hope and amazement in their eyes as goes out to P/C Gary Thompson and Entertainment Committee they listen and stare on, evaluating Chair-person Angela Vasquez for their efforts to prescribe and shape, rig, and fitting. Immediately, the install the decorations necessary to make our Club stand proud questions fly out, sometimes only to during this Centennial Year of the Club House. confirm they are here; they will be sailors. My friends, we should envy What about the great organization of our Yard? Thanks to our Yard them all, with their eyes gazing out Committee Chairperson & AYC Measurer Gus Harrington, as well beyond as their instructor’s voice as Activities Committee Liaison Rob Brun we now have more speaks on, imagining new adventures, creating new possibili- room to park our vehicles! Performing the actual moving of the ties.They will, one day, find themselves dreaming of embarking various boats and trailers was Bill Newmeyer, Bill Gynan, Dan onto new shores, inspired by this introduction to sailing, this Streeter,Antone, George Switzer, Joe Puleo & David Clark.This new life experience. group planned together and came up with fantastic results. Thus is life; Sailing is life. And, of course, speaking of parking, it was a shear pleasure to An old Irish proverb notes: “You are not a fully fledged sailor have Mr. Dave Clark and Mr.Woody Delgado to volunteer as unless you have sailed under full sail.” In life, you have not parking attendants for our July 3rd Independence Day Party.We lived until you try and give, at something, with everything originally had a signup roster of approximately 115 attendees. you’ve got. This very concept is learned through the process of However, Mother Nature decided to drive a white squall sailing. Sailing teaches us to adjust and to embrace change, and through our yard just minutes after Dennis Unger worked to in essence, this is exactly what is taught at our American Yacht light the Grills, and this kept the attendance to 80 participants. Club.As members of the AYC, we all represent that source for The amazing thing was the grills actually stayed lit, thanks to the chance to exercise the checks and balances, the affects of the Unger magic! A special Commodore’s recognition goes out change and adjustment, that opportunity to sail for the very first to Mr. John Desch for bearing the gales, as he actually had to time. It is because of you, every AYC member, that these students return home and change clothes before he could eat! He stood will have that opportunity to “set full sail”Our students will be at the grills as Washington once did crossing the Delaware, and given the opportunity to remember the excitement and the can Mr. Desch cook! Amazingly, by 10:00 PM, all was calm and exhilaration of the effects of nature, and the concepts of clear Thanks also goes to our Commodores (V/C) Bob Chadwick, embracing change and its affects as they navigate through life. (R/C) Dave Hewey, (P/C) Gary Thompson,and (P/C) John Fish I want to thank some very important people, for without them, for lowering our Colors; Steven Ostrander for playing our this would not be possible. Mrs. Sue Manzi, our Sailing School National Anthem, and to (The Canonniers) Tom Lochhaas for Administrator, has worked tirelessly to guide and lead our School firing our House Canon. Of course, even through nature’s tor- in the proper direction. Mrs. Manzi has represented our Sailing rent, our house stood strong, every corner full of laughter, the School for several years, and we’re looking forward to our best music fair, with a wonderful time had by all. year ever. Her planning and direction over the school’s adminis- Fair Winds and Following Seas, tration process is something we should all be proud of. Thank Commodore Eric T.Vasquez you Mrs. Sue Manzi, for the past, for the present, for our future. Much thanks goes P/C Clif Robinson, and Rebecca Blumenthal for their involvement, their support and their volunteerism. I CHECK OUT THE MAP ON PAGE 7 must also recognize Mr. Dan Streeter, because Sue Manzi speaks A Map of the mouth of the Merrimack River 1890 by the so well of him for his willingness and expertise to keep our Army Corps of Engineers. Submitted by Bill Gynan.Try Sailing School fleet in good order.Thank you, Mr. Streeter Our comparing this map to current maps of the river today. Sailing School Instructors are doing a great job too:Win Notice the length of both jetties. See how far inland they Lambert,Will Culver and Andrew Spang. Of course, let us not actually go? There is a dike across the entrance to the forget our Assistant Instructors: Neal Hallock and Justin Basin. This map also proves that what the Islanders call Krusemark.We should all be proud of our Sailing School, not the Humpsands was certainly recognized by that exact only for what it does for people, but for what it does for the name over 100 years ago.This, of course is a reduced American Yacht Club.This calls for celebration! scale version of Bill’s authentic original, which is in Speaking of celebration, hopefully you have all seen the new incredible condition for its age. House dress of our beloved Club. If not, the City of Thank you Bill for sharing! Newburyport has! Thanks to the donations of some great AYC

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Topanga & Swamp Fox >

Banzi overtakes Swamp Fox >

Overtaking Shebeen >

Pursuit Race Results Racing Class 1. Kalani 2.Shebeen, 3.Banzai 4.Prime Time

Cruising Class 1.Terrapin 2.Spartina 3.Topanga 3. Swamp Fox 4.Peregrine 5.Drifter Felix (DNF )

Race Photos by Homer Shannon

July 3rd Celebration Enjoyed by All!

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Club House 1910

Part 5

By Sue Gallagher This is the fifth installment of a series on the history of the club house and locker house. The buildings at the AYC are celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year.

The Club House has seen a few changes over the course of the was located to the left of the sink – you can tell the location last 100 years. I have been told that there used to be a hallway by looking at the finish on the cabinets – and continued in use that ran alongside the ladies room to the ; there was also until the club purchased the current gas stove during the late an office located next to the galley. There was conversation in 1990’s. the 1940’s concerning winterizing the Club House and, if I The ladies room was located where it is currently but there remember correctly, that conversation came up again in either was only one toilet and a sink – no stalls. The steward’s office the late 1980’s or the 1990’s. The members who wanted to was located where the men’s room is currently located. Once winterize in the 1940’s were told that they could winterize the the decision was made to move the office to the Locker office next to the galley but not the whole Club House.The House, where the present steward’s office is located, it was next time you are at the club take a close look at the wall by decided to put a men’s room in old location and remodel the the lending library where the photos are hanging and you will ladies room. see the framing of a doorway, that doorway used to be a sec- ond entrance into the galley. It is possible that the doorway There are stories to be told about the infamous backups that was the entrance into the office that was located next to the would occur periodically with the plumbing. During the early galley but when the wall between the two rooms was years, and until the 1990’s, all of the sewerage was dumped removed the doorway was left open; it was closed during the directly into the river. There is a pipe under the Club House renovations that took place in the 1980’s. that can be accessed at low tide. This pipe would become clogged periodically – usually at the worst of times, like during The galley has a history all its own. How many people remem- the Fourth of July party – and it was necessary to clear it. ber the old black stove we used to cook on? How about the When that happened someone would volunteer to take the 40 gallon water heater that sat in the corner of the galley? I ramming rod and throw it up the discharge pipe until the clog remember the stove and the party when we tried cooking cleared. This was not a job that anyone wanted to do but it spaghetti for about 100 people. We had a professional cook was a necessary one since the bathrooms were rendered use- who was a member of the club and he volunteered to cook less until the clog was cleared. Whoever volunteered had to be the spaghetti on that stove which proved to be a challenge at nimble because once the clog broke everything would come best. The feat was accomplished by never dumping the hot flying down the pipe and if the volunteer didn’t move fast water, the spaghetti was scooped out and uncooked spaghetti enough he was covered by you know what. It was at these was then put in the hot water. When the galley was renovated times that the shower in the Locker House was very much in the 1980’s the stove, along with the water heater was appreciated; there were several occasions when the volunteer removed and an electric stove purchased. The electric stove

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Remember When continued from page 4 didn’t get out of the way fast enough. This is no longer an issue because we are now connected to the city sewerage and the only things we have to worry about are the pumps in the courtyard failing during a party. There was one occasion when the pumps tripped the circuit breaker and stopped working; it was the morning before a party. Angela Vasquez and I were working in the galley when we were told not to use the bath- room or any water at all because the pumps failed and a minor flood occurred in the courtyard. The problem was solved quickly and everything went back to normal. This incident reminded me of the infamous sewerage blockages that used to occur periodically and the problems that can still occur if the pumps fail. How many people remember the upright piano that was locat- ed to the left of the window seat in the Club House? Do you remember the sing-a-longs we used to have? That piano stayed there for many years until it was decided that the space could be more efficiently used. The piano was removed and a book- case was installed. There was also another bookcase installed on the opposite wall creating our very own lending library. The area where the trophy case is located used to house a small desk for the Regatta Committee and visiting yacht to sign in. Many years ago there was a pool table and a billiard table located in the Club House along with a cigar machine and the piano. Each year prior to the opening of the club house the cigar machine, piano, pool & billiard tables were moved from the winter quarters to the club house then in the fall they were moved back. This movement of items from one location Submitted by David Knight continued on page 6 AYC circa 2008

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Remember When continued from page 5 to another continued until the membership lost the use of the winter quarters and all but the piano were sold. The latest changes that have occurred are the rebuilding of the door overlooking the courtyard – completed just a few years ago, the replacement of the supports under the club house, replacement of the stone fill under the Club House and the new decking on the porch and pier. This year the fill under the porch was pulled back and the tiebacks that hold the bulk- head were reinforced then the fill put back. The door at the porch entrance was replaced with an exact replica, a new door on the locker house was also installed. All of these changes have made the Club better; a walk around the Club House and Locker House and you can imagine what th 100Gala Anniversary Celebration they use to look like. We now have two bulletin boards in the Club House and one outside of the Locker House – there used to be only one located in the Club House and that was for the of the AYC exclusive use of the Regatta Committee. The changes to the out- side of the buildings that have been made haven’t been that Clubhouse major simply because there have been only a few minor th changes– a window added in the men’s room and in the FRIDAY, JULY 18 AT 7:30 PM Steward’s office and the windows in the galley overlooking the courtyard are smaller than the originals. WELCOME ADDRESS AT 8:00 PM launch rides will be available to view What other changes are in store for the Club House and Locker the tall ships in salisbury House? Only time will tell. Menu Champagne Fountain Errata and Omissions The Sailorgram apologizes in advance for any mistakes in Wine/Beer spelling, grammar, punctuation, or the accuracy of person or Elegant Desserts boat identifications. The content of Sailorgram articles is the sole responsibility of the author, including stated facts, opinions, PRICE $10.00 ••• PROPER ATTIRE REQUESTED commentary and humor. We try to include as many submissions th as possible and may, due to space limitations, choose to omit or R.S.V.P. by Tuesday July 15 delay certain submissions for later issues. In other words, the Sue Gallagher ••• 978-462-2069 Sailorgram takes responsibility for hardly anything. 3 Garnet Street ••• Newburyport, MA 01950 June Sailorgram The photo of Classy Lady was email: [email protected] incorrectly attributed to Dave Knight. It was actually contributed by Doug and Nancy Cornell

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July 2008 Issue 6 Open Mic Night, June 2008 The AYC Annual Open Mic was held on June 27th. Attendance was good with between 50-60 members and guests. There was a variety of talent on hand, some familiar faces on the AYC stage and a few new ones!

Hosts Rob Brun and Jim Grenier both sang a couple of solo performances as did their guest Phil Boynton. Rob got more than a few laughs with his rendition of Bar-B-Q Blues. Jim sang an original called Brand New Day and a sea disaster epic called The Wreck of the Isadore. Phil sang Wild Horses. Open Mic newcomer Doug Cornell performed several songs including Both Sides Now and a funny unnamed song about the first night of marriage. Steve Ostrander played his trumpet and got the whole place on its feet with the Star Spangled Banner. He also did magic tricks with the help of his lovely, young dancing assistant Molly. A perennial favorite, Roy Tatersall once again told several of his popular rhyming stories. How he can remember these long tricky poems is hard to grasp, but leave it to Roy to leave everyone in stitches. His daughter, Sue Creed, read her soon-to-be-published (Messing About in Boats) story about a Downeast fisherman in search of the ideal chowdah and ending up right here in Newburyport. We also enjoyed some great singing performances from Eli and Molly, as well as a demonstration in black belt karate from Tyler. It was great to see these young people get up and perform for us.The finale was the unofficial AYC band Stellwagen, comprised of Rob and Jim and Phil who did a group of songs including another Jim original Provincetown Girls and a quirky remake of White Rabbit. Jim and Rob would like to thank all those who partici- pated on stage and those who came to enjoy the show and support the performers.

Photos: Lyn Grenier

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Cape Ann Challenge - June 28, 2008 submitted by Homer Shannon wo boats from the AYC competed in the Cape Ann Challenge July 28th.The day was not ideal for racing. TThe wind was near 20kn and increasing from the north- east.The sky was overcast with half-mile visibility.The seas were lumpy.The start, off Eastern Point this year, was delayed for twen- ty minutes and at 12:20 eleven boats headed east, rounding Cape Ann counter-clockwise.Twenty boats were signed up for the race and it can be assumed that the poor weather resulted in the low turnout. The race proved to be a fast and simple event.The first leg to the Dry Salvages buoy required a couple of quick tacks but was not a true beat. The second leg, past the Flat Ground buoy to the Halibut Point buoy (which is not there again this year) was a fast beam reach. Once past Halibut Point the course was a broad reach to the finish line at the Annisquam bell.No boats chose to hoist their spinnakers as the wind was getting above 20kn and jib and main were doing the job. Additionally, the waters behind the finish line are very shallow and carrying a spinnaker onto a lee shore in increasing winds would be danger- ous. The race was won by Jonathan Harvey’s Resolute, a Herreshoff replica out of the Eastern Point Yacht Club that collects more than a few tro- phies. The two AYC boats took second and sixth. Kalani, in second place, was a mere 39 seconds behind Resolute on corrected time. Despite the damp, cool weather the race featured fast sailing and a good early season tune-up opportunity.

Photos by:Homer Shannon RACE RESULTS

Course: EPYC to AYC Course Distance: 15 Nautical Miles Start Time: 1200 Boat Name Yacht Club Skipper Type Sail # Racing Cruising Corrected Time Place Resolute Eastern Point YC Jonathan Harvey Herreshoff D24 192 198 2:39:56 1 Kalani American YC Kevin White Sabre 38 51027 114 2:40:35 2 Yaoli Eastern Point YC Javier Morales Beneteau 33 52786 89 99 2:43:22 3 Houndog Annisquam YC Matthew Whitlock Carroll Marine 40657 90 102 2:43:32 4 Suleika Eastern Point YC Joachim von Haller C&C 30 220 192 2:47:22 5 Bonzai American YC Bruce Brown J 37 41837 81 2:47:39 6 Puffin Sandy Bay YC Stephen Ouellete Sabre 34 41839 141 156 2:53:33 7 Wayward Sandy Bay YC Charles Clark Bristol 35 42317 186 3:09:48 8 Oceana Eastern Point YC Stephen Saylor Beneteau 42 52957 111 126 3:42:42 9 Moonbeam Eastern Point YC Carter Hall Shannon 28 51 231 DNF Wildfire Eastern Point YC Jazon Zorfas Holby 37 41307 87 99 DNF

9 July 2008 Issue 6 EVENTS Submitted by the Entertainment and Activities Committees Entertainment & Activities Committee Combined 2008 Schedule

Event/Theme Host(s)

JULY Thursday, July 17th, 6 p.m. Pot Luck/Moonlight Cruise Kate Derrick Cruise Meals & Sailing with the NBPT Yacht Club? Friday, July 18th, 7:30 p.m. 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Call 978-462-2069 of the AYC Clubhouse

Wednesday, July 23rd, 7 p.m. Ice Cream Social Gary Gastman Kids events Apostolos Koutoulos Saturday July 26-27th, TBA Rockport/Sandy Bay cruise Shannon Hewey Overnight sail & Classy Lady Tuesday, July 30th, 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck/Boat Hop, hors d’oeuvres on the floats Shannon Hewey Pam Mertinooke AUGUST Saturday, August 2nd Leukemia Cup / Mt Gay Regatta Sunday, August 3rd Leukemia Cup / Mt Gay Regatta Wednesday, August 13th Pot Luck/Laser Races, 6:30 p.m., Carribean meals The Bailey’s? Tuesday, August 26th, 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck/Laser Races, Italian Fare Gary Thompson

SEPTEMBER Tuesday, Sept. 9th Pot Luck Laser Races, Mexican Fare Shannon Hewey Saturday, September 13th AYC Chet Young Race Friday, Sept. 19th, 6:30 p.m. Movie Night, TBD, Kids Event Bob Chadwick? Jim Grenier Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 6:30 p.m. Potluck, German Fare George Switzer?

OCTOBER Thursday, Oct. 2nd, TBA Classical Guitar House Concert, TBD Apostolos Koutoulos Tuesday, Sept 7th, 6:30 p.m. Chillifest/Apple Pie Contest Tom Lochhaas Saturday, October 11th, 8:00 AM AYC Closing Day Saturday, October 18th, 8:00 AM Alternate AYC Closing Day (if rescheduled from October 11th)

Be sure to mark your calendar now! There isn’t an event on the list that should be missed. The committees are always looking for an extra hand.A little help goes a long way.

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A special series highlighting the many different boats of the AYC Felix Written by Jim Grenier

itting pretty and up close in front of the launch ramp at and the motorized Lewmar winch hoists the sail.To lower it, he the AYC, sits Bill Brunet’s boat Felix. Named after Felix the simply unwraps the halyard from the winch and down it comes SCat, who, of course, is the famous cartoon cat.The boat falling neatly into the basket formed by the “cradle lines”on the itself is the very definition of the cartoon character’s famous wishbone boom. It’s all extremely convenient and uncomplicated. catch phrase “Righty-O”. Most of us are familiar with the wishbone rig as used on wind- Felix is a fitting name for a . But Bill’s boat isn’t what surfers.The wishbone boom is a double-sided boom set at an many of us think of when we think “catboat”because she has angle to the mast and typically supported by line stays from much more modern lines and doesn’t sport the traditional gaff the leading edge of the mast to each side of the boom.The rig we associate with her cousins from Cape Cod. sail’s foot and luff tension are adjusted simultaneously by the Felix is hull number 191 in a design from the board of marine use of one line, called a snotter or a choker. architect Mark Ellis who was able to merge the simple single- The wishbone tensions the sail at an angle, pulling the sail sail cat rig with modern design principles. It was quite a break- both back and down.This trims the sail more efficiently than through and caused quite a commotion in the sailing world the forces applied to a sail with a conventional boom, with the when it was first introduced in 1978. Felix was built in 1983 outhaul and vang.The wishbone is also more effective at bend- and Bill is its third owner. ing the carbon-fiber mast.The only way in which a convention- Bill’s previous boat was A Gail, a which al mast could be similarly bent is with the use of running back- he bought new in 1976 and sold in the winter of stays. 2001/2002. He looked for a replacement boat as Like all rigs,There are advantages and disadvantages to the he says “for an old man to sail.”He discovered the wishbone rig. On larger craft like Felix there is more 30 and deemed it the “perfect” boat for weight aloft than a traditional , but it is a small his needs. He travelled to Saco, ME where he tried concession, as Felix isn't a racing boat anyway. On out “the most expensive one” he could find. He the plus side, she is balanced well with her single didn’t end up buying that boat but it was enough Genoa-shaped main and the sailor only has to be con- to prove this was the kind of boat he wanted. He cerned with trimming a single sail.There is a lot of found Felix in Mattapoisett, bought her and with the flexibility in shaping the sail by changing the choker previous owner sailed her up from the Cape to the Merrimack tension — flattening it out or allowing a fuller belly to suit a River. variety of conditions and tacks. Loose-footed sails are well She is small enough to keep up, roomy, easy to rig, easy to known for their draw and power because their aerodynamic own, and easy to sail single-handed.Though not a racing curve is not distorted by a fixed boom.Also by avoiding head- machine she is fast enough and, when on a downwind leg, has sails that can normally backwind a mainsail there is more flexi- been reported to “walk away” from other cruising boats with bility on the set itself. In addition, with a completely unstayed the same waterline length. Bill confirms she is certainly a per- mast, the mainsail can be winged out even past 90°. For a former on a downwind run and he passed at least one larger downwind run what could be better? racing boat flying a spinnaker in the recent July 5 PHRF race. The mast is free-standing and presents a unique problem of What more could an “old man”like Bill ask for? how to hold it in place. Normally a mast uses stays for support. Wishbone Rig Even traditional have a headstay and an over-built It’s hard to imagine any cruising sailboat with a simpler rig and mast. Felix uses a system that includes a multi-sided female ease of handling.With one sail, one halyard and two winches it’s all mast step fixed to the boat and a matching plug fitted to the very uncomplicated.To raise the sail Bill simply pushes a button base of the mast.The mast is then pinned at an aluminum fit- 11 continued on page 11 July 2008 Issue 6

Felix continued from page 10 ting at the partner where the mast passes through the deck. be laughable to a racer, yet is respectable for a cruiser. The "offi- Earlier built boats did have an issue with cracks but Bill says cial" video Bill provided me for this article claims she'll tack he's never had any problems with the system. through 80°, but real-world sailors claim it is more like 85°.Still, better than many boats sailing today. Felix and her kind are designed for single-handed sailing and Bill reports he does take her out solo once of twice a year "if All sailors need to reef sometime and catboats more often than the conditions are ideal." Usually he likes to have company or other rigs with the flexibility of changing or dousing onboard, even if he does most of the work. His headsails. Reefing is extremely simple on Felix. between the daughter sailed with him in reef cradle built into the wishbone boom and the the recent July 5th race. simple single halyard and jiffy reefing its a simple matter of pointing up, The Hull lowering one line and drawing Mark Ellis did indeed take upon another. Once the reef inspiration from the Cape is secured, a wrap on the Cod catboat in certain winch, a push of the button areas.The shearline, plumb and falling off is as quick and bow and transom, the full simple as it gets. 11' 10" beam, even the high- Interior ly cambered cabin roof all It's difficult to write about a cruising boat and not harken to the type. But the fin keel, spade rud- mention something about the accommodations. Felix has a lot der and low wetted surface are inspired from more modern of room even for a 30-footer. Her wide beam sees to that. in designs. Because of the fin keel instead of a traditional center- 1983 the Nonsuch 30 was available in 3 different configura- board, Felix draws more than a 30 foot Cap Code style would. tions. Bill's boat has what was marketed as the But the spacious, open full-headroom cabin "Classic" -- opposing settees forward with a drop- makes that a sacrifice worth it. Felix Specifications: leaf table between which formed a dinette or Construction of the Nonsuch 30 is fiberglass double berth.The galley is fairly simple but its with balsa wood core material used through- L.O.A.: 30’ 4” (9.25 m) easy to make and serve meals. out the hull and deck.There are some disadvan- L.W.L.: 28’ 9” (8.76 m) Bill hasn't made any alterations to the layout. He tages to the use of core materials, and the sub- Beam: 11’ 10” (3.38 m) says he's tweaked a few minor things had some ject is well documented elsewhere. There are Draft: 5’ 0” (1.51 m) new cushions made, but nothing notable.This is few, if any, boatbuilders with more experience Displ: 10,200 lbs. (5216 kg.) a testament to the understanding that Ellis building cored composite boats than George Ballast: 4200 lbs. (2041 kg.) brought to the design. Not many of us can say Hinterhoeller (Hinterhoeller worked at C&C Wt. Sail: 90 lbs we couldn't improve a standard layout some- before he began working on the Nonsuch how. line.) Sail Area: 450 ft2 Mast Ht: 53 ft Bill does use his cabin. He makes an occasional When asked if the balsa core on his boat was Mast w anntenna: 57 ft overnight trip to Marblehead or Sandy Bay. He's okay he answered, "I've never had a problem," Motor: 27 HP diesel taken her to Boston Harbor.While this article is then qualified with a smile, "or none I know Headroom: standing being published, Bill is at the 2008 Nonsuch about, at least." Berths: 4 to 6 Rendezvous in Newport RI. Powerplant Rating (PHRF-LO) : 153 A Nonsuch 30 could be the solution to anyone In early Nonsuch 30s, they used a 23 HP Volvo who thinks maybe they are getting too old for with a saildrive. But saildrives have problems running a more complicated boat but still want to keep some with incompatible metals, moving parts and higher maintenance of the fun and freedom of sailing within their grasp. Bill recom- costs.The later boats like Felix were fitted with the more power- mends this boat highly. If you are looking to get somewhere ful and respected 27 HP Westerbeke diesel with a propeller shaft quickly, maybe she isn't the right thing. But if you are looking to running through a water-cooled cutlass bearing. Bill is very get somewhere safely and in style without a lot of fuss and happy with the engine.Though he doesn't ever get close to run- bother, a boat like Felix can't be beat. ning her at top RPMs, at 2,350 rpm Felix slices through the water at a solid 7 knots. So next time you see Felix moored quietly in front of the AYC, remember she is quite a unique and new breed of cat, one far Handling more sleeker and more domesticated than the old gaffers that As a traditional catboat owner I am more than familiar with the inspired her. heavy weather-helm they are famous for. One needs to take a strong hand to the wheel or tiller of a traditional catboat.The Every boat has an interesting story, from a cradle Nonsuch cat needs no such domestication at all. She is as easily to plywood dory to bluewater cruiser. The handled as any fore-and-aft balanced boat. Her performance may Sailorgram wants to help you share it. Contact Jim Grenier with your ideas.

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Submitted by Bruce Brown and the Racing Committee Updates on American Yacht Club Leukemia Cup Regatta presented by Mount Gay Raise a Sail, Save a Life • PHRF Class Racing, August 2 & 3, 2008 On August 2nd & 3rd, the American Yacht Club in Get Ready for the Post-Race Silent Auction! Newburyport, MA will host its annual Leukemia Cup Regatta Begins Saturday 4:30 PM before the Cocktail Party presented by Mount Gay Rum.* Auction items remain secret until Regatta day, but here's a teaser: All monies raised as this event will benefit the Massachusetts Chapter • Spa treatments from salons and local spas of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their mission to: (including head-to-toe!) cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and • A variety of restaurant gift certificates improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is a non- • Items from local gift and clothing stores profit organization that relies on the generosity of individual, founda- • Gift certificates to local toy stores tion and corporate contributions to advance its mission. • Stays at regional inns Your support of this event and of this organization is critical. If you • Gift certificates to local liquor stores are unable to attend the Regatta but are interested in making a tax- • Lobstershirt embroidered polo shirts • Private photography session deductible donation, please visit the following link: • Wine gift basket http://www.active.com/donate/leukemiacupma/lcrAYacht. • Framed 2008 LCR John Mecray print • Vintage John Mecray print Donations can also be mailed to: LLS, Attention: Rebecca Longworth, 9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760. And much more including some surprises! Be there, bid well, and be happy! Remember it's for a great cause! Please forward this message along to friends, family, co-workers, etc. The greater the awareness, the greater the funds raised. Every dollar brings us one step closer to a cure and a world in which children like We hope to see you there! Austin no longer lose their childhoods to cancer.

The American Yacht Club invites you to the American Yacht Club Leukemia Cup Regatta presented by Mount Gay For PHRF Racers*: Skippers Meeting: Sat. 0900 Saturday Race Start: Sat. 1100 Silent Auction Start: Sat. 1630 he Leukemia Cup Regatta is more than boats and crews racing—it’s over Dinner/Happy Hour: Sat. 1700 T17,600 sailors across the United States who have elevated their competition Sunday Race Start: Sun. 1200 to a whole new level. They race to win while helping The Leukemia & Lymphoma Awards Ceremony Sun. 1600 Society (LLS) achieve its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. All American Yacht Club members as well as all partici- pating sailors and their friends and family are invited to The funds they raise support leading-edge cancer research and provide critical the post-racing Leukemia Cup cocktail party, dinner and services to patients and their families. Sailors race in the name of a patient hero silent auction. (The cost of tickets is separate from the from their community who has a blood cancer. PHRF fee and must be reserved in advance.) Throughout the country, Visit the AYC website to download a Brochure in PDF and the Leukemia Cup Regattas have the race registration form, which must be mailed in advance of the race. raised more than $23 million For more information, visit www.LLS.org Continued on page 14 or call 888.HELP.LLS

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QUESTIONS? With questions regarding registering for the 2008 event, please contact: Rebecca Longworth of The Brad Johnson Leukemia and Lymphoma [email protected] Society is helping organize (978) 462-3739 the Regatta and will join us With questions regarding LLS, fundraising and sponsorship, at the Club August 2 and 3. please contact: Rebecca Longworth [email protected] (508) 810-1318 MEET YOUR 2008 HONORED SKIPPER

2008 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Captain Sponsor—$5,000 • Company/Individual name and logo on all printed materials (subject to individual printing deadlines) and listed under The Leukemia Cup Regatta logo. • Company/Individual logo on official weekend t-shirts to be sold at event. • Company/Individual name and logo on brochure to be distributed prior to the event. (Subject to printing deadlines) • Company/Individual name and logo will appear on website. • Company/Individual banner will be displayed prominently In April 2005, at the age of 2, Austin was diagnosed with acute throughout the Regatta weekend. lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Austin’s initial symptoms were • Company/Individual will be mentioned in all press releases unassuming—swelling under his arms and a stomach ache. whenever possible. Austin’s mother took him to the doctor and after only a few • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Captain short minutes in the office, Austin was on his way to Sponsor at all Regatta weekend activities. • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Captain Children’s Hospital in Boston for blood work. These tests, Sponsor in Regatta event program book. along with a bone marrow biopsy and a spinal tap, confirmed the leukemia diagnosis. Because Austin was so young when Skipper Sponsor—$2,500 he was diagnosed, he was largely unaware of his illness and • Company/Individual name and logo will appear on all printed its severity. As he grew older and became more verbal how- materials. (Subject to individual printing deadlines) and listed ever, he told his parents that he thought everyone had under The Leukemia Cup Regatta logo and the Captain leukemia as a child and that all children got shots and Sponsor. • Company/Individual banner will be displayed prominently chemotherapy. He never felt sorry for himself and tried his throughout Regatta weekend. best to be a “regular” kid. The treatment for Austin was • Company/Individual will be mentioned in all press releases extremely long and grueling. He endured over 2 years of whenever possible. chemotherapy including: 2 surgeries for placement and • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Skipper removal of his port-o-cath; 2 bone marrow biopsies; 13 lumber Sponsor at all Regatta weekend activities. punctures (spinal taps); 150+ shots for blood tests and admin- • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Skipper istering chemo; and countless oral medications. The journey Sponsor in Regatta event program book. was well worth it though! In June 2007, Austin finished treat- Crew Sponsor—$500-$2,499 ment and was declared “cancer free!” Since he has been off • Company/Individual name and logo will appear on event chemotherapy, Austin’s parents have noticed a dramatic brochure. (Subject to printing deadline) increase in his energy level. “He runs or skips everywhere • Company/Individual banner will be displayed at Regatta now”, says his mother. Unfortunately, not all children are as throughout the weekend. lucky as Austin. Today, leukemia causes more deaths than any • Company/Individual will be mentioned in all press releases. other cancer among children and young adults under the age • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Crew Sponsor of 20. While amazing strides have been made in the fields of in Regatta event program book. research and clinical trials over the past several decades, the Boat Sponsor—$300 need remains great.In 1960, a child diagnosed with leukemia • Company/Individual will be acknowledged as Boat Sponsor had a 14% chance of survival after 5 years; today, this same in Regatta event program book. child has a 65.3% chance of remaining cancer free.

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FOR SALE For Sale/Free/Wanted Used Motor Guide T34 PowerPlus 12V 34LB Thrust We will advertise any items submitted for sale by a member for one Electric Trolling Motor. $75 bucks takes it with you for issue and will repeat those ads only upon the request of the person a new boating experience! [email protected] placing it. There is no charge for listings. Contact information below. Sailing Students, Crew & Sue

HUNTER 28.5 FOR SALE: The Sirena (CG documented) seeks new captain & crew to cruise or race! Well-maintained 1985 Hunter 28.5 w/ fin keel, 10’6” beam, 13 HP Yanmar diesel, wheel mount auto pilot & pedestal compass, 2 self-tailing winches, Harken roller-furling jib & fully-battened main. White fiberglass w/ blue sail covers, dodger & bimini. Additional sails: spinnaker, 110 jib, 150 drifter, 70 Kevlar storm jib. Electronics: Garmin GPS, Raynav Loran, Raytheon Radar, marine VHF radio. Functional galley w/ horseshoe salon, 2 burner alcohol stove, ss sink, icebox, nav station. Private head/shower & aft cabin, comfortable v-berth w/ hatch, exc storage, sleeps 4 comfortably. Nicro solar vent, 12-volt pressure water system, hot water tank, auto bilge. Sale includes boat stands, anchors, Magna propane grill, 9’ Watertender fiberglass dinghy, and much more. Owners/club members now wintering 7/12 mos in FL. Call Raylene Cashman 617-529-0830 or 978-697-0824 for addl info or an appt. All inclusive price - $19,000. AYC Items For Sale Hats ...... $ 13.00 AYC Pins ...... $ 5.00 Decals ...... $ 2.00 Burgee – Small ...... $ 20.00 Burgee – Large ...... $ 25.00 Heavy Knit Shirts ...... $ 35.00 Collared AYC Shirt Navy with Red & White Trim M, L, XL, XXL Pique Shirts ...... $ 25.00 Collared AYC Shirt Slate Blue Collar with Navy Trim S,M Please notify Pam Mertinooke if you are interested in any of these items. 978-388-4515 A few AYC Clip-On Blazer Crests, to be worn only on a Navy Blue Blazer, are available for $10.00 each. E-mail Eric at: [email protected]

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July 2008 Issue 6

Submissions The Sailorgram is seeking submissions of materials from its members for the July issue.The Sailorgram doesn’t have to be just about club news, but whatever might interest its members.

American Yacht Club P.O. Box 1360 Newburyport MA 01950 Organized 1885, Incorporated 1890 Please send all digital* Sailorgram submissions to [email protected] Send all physical** Sailorgram submissions to: Jim Grenier, 5 Folly Mill Road, Salisbury, MA 01952

Due date is the 5th of each month. Sailorgram will only be published when there is enough material to warrant it. New Member Mike Ouellette pitches in and utilizes his welding skills while * Copy submissions must be in .txt, .rtf, or .doc format; image formats helping out with the moorings. must be .jpg, .gif, or .tif; images should be min. 150 dpi at 5x7 size. ** All written matter must be typewritten; images can be photos, drawings, or other flat artwork. Artwork can only be returned if provided Photo by: Dan Edson with a self-addressed and stamped envelope.