EBEL Tentative Schedule: July 13 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Measuring RABBLE July 14 9:00 OFFICIALAM - 4:00 PM PUBLICATION Measuring OF THE NATIONAL REBEL CLASS ASSOCIATION 1:00 PM Juni December 1, 2002 A Sailing Fantasy The next morning the Sun was sparkling on the water and the By Scott Wright Wind whispered excitedly in the tree tops and George couldn't This is George. George was a good little monkey and always wait to Race again. When they reached the Faraway Lake very curious. George sailed with his friend the Man in the Sailing Club, George saw that his friends had decorated his Yellow Hat. One day the Man in the Yellow Hat said, Boat with all sorts of colorful flags. They had even decorated “George, we are going to Faraway Lake to Race with the some of the other Boats. It looked like a parade! When the Rebels.” George thought that Colors were stowed, George would be fun, so they hitched and the Man went out to Race up their Boat and set off on the one last time. George's long road to Faraway Lake. friends Gage and Gage's Dad George fell asleep many times thought it would be fun to on the long trip, but at last they trade places for a little while. came to the grand Faraway George watched as Gage Lake Sailing Club where they sailed his Dad's Boat. were greeted by all their Old George thought that looked Friends. George was very like fun and he wanted to try, happy to see his friends but the Man in the Yellow Christian & Susanna and even Hat said, “Please stay in the old Grumpy McNichols. He Sweet Dreams Boat George and don't get could hardly believe another into trouble.” George year had passed since he last saw them. George saw lots of promised to be good, but little monkeys sometimes forget. Boats at the Sailing Club. Lots and lots of Boats. He thought When the Racing was all done and the Boats were all hoisted that he had never seen so many Boats at one time before. out of the water, George looked for some Lunch (sailing There were Red Boats and White Boats, Orange Boats and makes little monkeys very hungry). He went to see Mrs. even Black Boats. There would be lots of fun when all the Marianne who gave him a wonderful lunch of fruit & leftovers Boats began to Race together. George could hardly wait. and George's tummy was very happy. After lunch George On the first afternoon, George and the Man in the Yellow heard that his friend Gage and his Dad had been disqualified. Hat Raced and Raced. It was so exciting that George could “Too bad.” thought George, “They were having so much fun.” hardly catch his breath. George's friends Giorgio Siciliano At the awards banquet that evening George saw all his and Mary Contrary were over early and should have turned Friends again wearing their finest clothes and he saw the long back, but they forgot. George thought maybe someone should table filled with glittering Trophies. He was very happy to see have reminded them. his Friends win trophies and he clapped enthusiastically for The next day George watched and whistled for the Wind to each of them. George was especially happy when Young come, but he and his Friends just sailed around very slowly. Krusty McNichols, old Grumpy's son, who'd been so On the third day the Wind greeted George with a happy kiss courageous in saving the Turtle, was given the Rex Pierson and the Boats' Sails fluttered and clapped in anticipation. Sportsmanship Award. With the Trophies all done and the George and his Friends had a wonderful time Racing. Later, tables all cleared, George and the Man in the Yellow Hat with a sad heart and very heavy eyelids George and the Man hitched up their Boat and they went...Home. in the Yellow Hat went back to their room and fell fast asleep. 1 From the Editor's Desk: REBEL RABBLE Official Publication of the HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a TERRIFIC 2003! NATIONAL REBEL CLASS ASSOCIATION And thanks for a great 2002. Commodore Scott Wright A PERSONAL THANK YOU CLARENCE METZGER 616/293 6137 [email protected] Vice Commodore Karel Vorel As you prepare for your retirement from NRCA Treasurer on 616/784 7144 [email protected] December 31, a heartfelt thank you for the sage advice, Rear Commodore Nick Tanis 517/852 2558 assistance in gathering information, constructive suggestions, Secretary Joan Leeney and moral support you have provided over our many years of 847/299 3583 [email protected] cooperative effort in strengthening the NRCA. Treasurer Clarence Metzger (Through 12/31/02) 419/893 0509 [email protected] RACING SCHEDULE: Wayne Rathbun (As of 1/1/03) Please take time to up-load your fleet’s racing schedule to 847/670 8122 [email protected] www.ussailing.org/calendar and send a copy to Bill Blaine at Rebel Rabble Editor Bill Blaine [email protected]. This is the US Sailing Calendar. 847/255 8410 [email protected] Inmediate Past Commodore John Vanden Brink Posting on this site may help you identify local unaffiliated 847/692 5482 [email protected] Rebel Sailors and lead them to your fleet. One Year Directors Sue Gerber 801/363 5400 [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS: Hugh Harris 517/522 3689 [email protected] The Rebel Rabble sends messages frequently to members of Lee Shaffer 540/345 0722 [email protected] the NRCA. If you use e-mail, please send your current e-mail George Vurno 914/986 8852 [email protected] address to: Bill Blaine, Editor, at [email protected]. E- Two Year Directors mail registered members can access the Rabble Web edition John Hudak 517/238 5868 [email protected] about two weeks before hard copy is available. Clarence Metzger 419/893 0509 [email protected] Phil Faulkner 847/359 2776 [email protected] Mary Vorel 616/784 7144 [email protected] FLEET REPORTS Fleet Captains Kudos to Wayne Rathbun, new Fleet Captain of Fleet 23, Fleet 1 Toledo, OH Des Plaines. His was the only Fleet report received. Check Clarence Metzger Wayne’s report in this Rabble and then write your own report. 419/893 0509 [email protected] We would like to have a complete summary of reports from all Fleet 2 Clark Lake, MI of our remaining active fleets for the March 1, 2003 Rabble. Hugh Harris 517/522 3689 [email protected] Fleet 5 Springfield, IL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES Duane Slater 217/529 1434 Fleet 7 Grand Rapids, MI Your editor believes that when issues arise they are best Karel Vorel 616/784 7144 [email protected] handled through free discussion without recrimination. The Fleet 19 current debate about the correct way to deal with Rebels built Hueston Woods,OH Eddy Hair 513/221 1997 before July 1989 falls into this category. See the Fleet 21 Greenwood Lake, NJ Commodore's Column and Hank Hodgson's letter to the George Vurno 914/986 8852 [email protected] editor. Fleet 23 Des Plaines, IL Wayne Rathbun 847/670 8122 [email protected] ON-LINE NRCA DISCUSSION Fleet 24 Dallas, TX Scott Wright is planning to launch an NRCA on-line Paul Heidgerd 972 669 9639 [email protected] Fleet 26 Coldwater Lake,MI discussion on this and other subjects in preparation for the Bob Connors 517/238-5374 [email protected] spring meeting. The On-line discussion is expected to be held Fleet 27 Roanoke VA in January. It is important that your e-mail address be in our Lee Shaffer 540/345 0722 [email protected] rabble data-base if you want to participate. We will advise you of details through e-mail. Send your e-mail address now if Official Builder Nickels Boat Works Fenton, MI haven't done so. Please send to Bill Blaine, 810/750 1866 [email protected] [email protected]. Rebel Website Webmaster Chris Fromme 412/492 0837 [email protected] RABBLE REVENUE Members can support NRCA and the Rabble by sending in a Visit the Rebel Website: check and copy for a business card ad. Let us know about your business and support the NRCA at the same time. $25 http://www.rebelsailor.com for four issues. Deadline for copy and check 2/15/03. Of Obtain a copy of the Constitution course others can advertise in the Rabble for $0.15 per word. www.rebelsailor.com/constitutnbylaws.7.15.2002.pdf 2 Mark IV and earlier boats are placed under the scrutiny of fellow competitors. In the interim, the Rebel Mark V has itself evolved. Note the open transom, floors, seats, and flotation. When we joined the association it was with a very old, twice rebuilt, slug of a Mark I. A week before, we had been completing her second waterlogged cockpit operation and we set sails on her for the very first time at a Nationals in Grand Rapids. When we saw the other boats that had been “modified” over the years and all the improvements that seemed to culminate in the Mark V, we felt we'd become part of a great tradition. A number of boats have been “modified” since 1990, mostly because they were basket cases (waterlogged floors, dropped on the highway), and none of the work plans were reviewed or approved by anyone. Until now, none have been disallowed or even protested. Hank's was the first boat protested, the hearing held, (regrettably, not all interested parties were present), and summary judgement handed down.