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SCUTTLEBUTT 1352 - June 17, 2003Powered by SAIC (www.saic.com), an employee-owned company. Scuttlebutt is adigest of major yacht racing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus. Corrections, contributions, press releases, constructive criticism and contrasting viewpoints are always welcome, but save your bashing and personal attacks for elsewhere. ALL AMERICANS Following is the 2002/2003 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association's All American Team: College Sailor of the Year (Everett B. Morris Trophy): Clayton Peter Bischoff '03, Harvard University (Coral Gables, FL). Finalists: Bryan Lake '05, University of Hawaii (San Diego, CA); Peter C. Levesque '03, Tufts University (Portland, ME); Daniel A. Pletsch '04, St. Mary's College of Maryland (Sarasota, FL) Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year: Corrie C. Clement '03, Old Dominion University (Metarie, LA) Sportsman of the Year (Robert H. Hobbs Trophy) Abby Swann '03, University of California Berkeley (Glen Ellen, CA). Finalists: Whitney E. Besse '03, Brown University (Guilford, CT), John Bowden '04, College of Charleston (Austin, TX); Stuart P. McNay '04, Yale University (Chestnut Hill, MA); Caleb J. Silsby '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland (Boulder, CO) Fowle Trophy (season point trophy) Harvard University ICSA/Ronstan All-American Coed Skippers: Mikee Anderson '06, University of Southern California, Coronado, CA Christopher Ashley '04, Brown University, Point Pleasant, NJ Clayton Peter Bischoff '03, Harvard University, Coral Gables, FL Michael J. Buckley '04, Washington College, Sandwich, MA Andrew Campbell '06, Georgetown University, San Diego, CA Scott T. Hogan '04, Dartmouth College, Newport Beach, CA Nathan Hollerbach '03, College of Charleston, Grosse Pointe, MI Bryan Lake '05, University of Hawaii, San Diego , CA Peter C. Levesque '03, Tufts University, Portland, ME Stuart P. McNay '04, Yale University, Chestnut Hill, MA Daniel Adams Pletsch '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Sarasota, FL Ewell Cardwell Potts IV '04, Harvard University, New Orleans, LA Caleb James Silsby '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Boulder, CO ICSA/Ronstan All-American Crews: Alison Berenback '04, Brown University, Barrington, RI Elizabeth J. Bower '03, Old Dominion University, Fairport, NY Amanda Callahan '03, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Canton, MA Katie Clausen '04, University of Southern California, Pt. Richmond, CA Croline B. Hall '03, Tufts University, Tiverton, RI Paige Hannon '05, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Ellicott City, MD Sarah Hitchcock '03, University of Hawaii, South Dartmouth, MA Marisa Ihara '03, Brown University, Burnt Hills, NY Lema Kikuchi '03, Harvard University, Bethesda, MD Galen Kiley Largay '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Osterville, MA Catherine Hyde Littlefield '04, Yale University, Princeton, NJ Amory Loring '04, Dartmouth College, Duxbury, MA Alexis Rubin '04, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Potomac, MD Kate Shuman '04, Tufts University, Seattle, WA Emily E. Taylor '04, College of Charleston, Bay St. Louis, MS Kristen Tysell '04, Tufts University, Richmond, CA Jennifer Sarah Vandemoer '04, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Centerville, MA Jennifer Warnock '05, University of Hawaii, San Diego, CA Shelly Wentworth '03, Georgetown University, Centerville, MA Michelle A. Yu '03, Harvard University, Mountain View, CA ICSA/Ronstan All-American Women's Sailors Whitney Elise Besse '03, Brown University, Guilford, CT Corrie C. Clement '03, Old Dominion University, Metarie, LA Alexandra J. Crane '04, Tufts University, Warwick, Bermuda Emma Lichtenstein '03, Brown University, Jamestown, RI Thalia Pascalides '03, Dartmouth College, East Greenwich, RI Jean Allison Sharp '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Gaitlinburg, TN Jamie Michelle Smith '03, St. Mary's College of Maryland, West River, MD Anna Tunnicliffe '05, Old Dominion University, Perrysburg, OH http://www.collegesailing.org/00awards/03allamer.htm NATIONS CUP Trieste, Italy - Results after four races: Alinghi (Jochen Schuemann) 1-0 Oracle BMW Racing (Tommaso Chieffi) 1-0 Victory Challenge (Magnus Holmberg) 1-1 OneWorld (James Spithill) 1-1 GBR Challenge (Andy Beadsworth) 0-1 Tuesday the program sees a conclusion to the first Round Robin. Weather conditions permitting, Wednesday and Thursday the second Round Robin will take place, with the same formula as the first Round Robin. The first four teams which are classified will proceed to the semifinals on Friday, the first team against the fourth and the second team against the third. Saturday the finalists will compete for the winner of the Nation's Cup. - Vittoria Trojer THE NEW "FAMILY BUICK OF RIBS" Finally, sporty support boats are not the exclusive property of the rich and famous thanks to Aquapro's latest RIB model, the Raider 22'. With all the speed and performance of the larger Raider RIBs, the smaller size doesn't compromise on the superb handling that made Raider famous. With a comfortable cabin option or the traditional console model, this versatile sport boat is the answer for those looking for an easily trailerable RIB that doesn't compromise on performance or amenities. Quality made affordable. Call for a test ride (619) 709-0697 or visit us online at http://www.raiderboat.com CHANGING TIMES The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) has instituted several changes for their Newport Bermuda® 2004 race: 1. Water ballast will be allowed in the IMS Racing Division. 2. The upper size limit will be increased (speeded up) to 370 sec/mi. GPH. 3. There will be a 30-meter LOA limit. 4. Water ballast will also be allowed in the Americap Double-Handed Division. 5. The starting line will be between Ft. Adams and marker "11" These changes in the Racing Division mirror the configuration requirements of the Sydney-Hobart, and Fastnet races. Many double-handed sailors use water ballast in their events. This is again an effort by the committee to be inclusive. The IMS Cruiser/Racer Division and the Americap Non-spinnaker Division will not be affected by these changes. IMS Cruiser/Racers will not be allowed to use water ballast and the upper size limit will remain at 420 sec/mi. GPH to protect the core constituency of the division from a change that may remain somewhat experimental. The Racing Division will once again compete for the Gibb's Hill Lighthouse Trophy and the Cruiser/Racers will sail for the St. David's Lighthouse Trophy. To make the race much more 'spectator friendly,' the Newport starting line will be moved inside Narragansett Bay to a line set between the shore at Ft. Adams State Park and channel marker "11". The New York Yacht Club Race Committee will manage the start from the shore under the guidance of Bermuda Race Chairman John Winder. Spectators will be able to view the action close up as the fleet sails out of the bay with the tidal flow, into the Rhode Island Sound and off across the Atlantic to Bermuda. The basic definition of the 2004 Race will be the same. Monohull sailing vessels with a valid IMS or Americap certificate and which meet the maximum and minimum sizes for their divisions and the safety standards and crew competency requirements as defined in the official Notice of Race will be invited to compete. The Race starts on June 18, 2004. Visit the new web site and sign up for "Newport Bermuda Newswire" e-mail updates. - Talbot Wilson Event website: http://www.bermudarace.com SIR PETER BLAKE The planned $10 million waterfront memorial to Sir Peter Blake was rejected by his brother yesterday, and a poll showed New Zealanders are against the concept. Prime Minister Helen Clark also refused to endorse the plan yesterday. Less than a month after voicing support for the glass-encased yacht tribute, Sir Peter's brother, Tony Blake, has spoken out against it, saying the "glass coffin" tag no longer made it palatable. Tony Blake had earlier described the plan as a "wonderful concept" and a "great-looking building". He said yesterday that he had initially supported the idea of housing the America's Cup-winning boat Black Magic (NZL32) in a large glass building at Viaduct Harbour in Auckland. But continued disparaging references to the "glass coffin" had tarnished the proposal, he said. "We don't want that association with Peter." His comments came as a TV One-Colmar Brunton poll last night revealed overwhelming support from New Zealanders to instead buy Kaikoura Island, the seventh-largest island in the Hauraki Gulf, and make it an environmental reserve. The idea has caught on since first suggested by Herald columnist Brian Rudman, who was opposed to what he coined the "glass coffin". Seventy-two per cent of people polled supported the island plan, compared with only 16 per cent who favoured the glass-case proposal, which would include an exhibition celebrating Sir Peter's life. - Angela Gregory, NZ Herald, full story: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyID=3507848&reportID=62070 ALWAYS THE BEST Camet International has the outstanding reputation of always being the best in design, quality and service.The Camet sailing shorts are the leaders in technology and comfort. They are made out of a breathable, fast drying Supplex ® with a UV rating of 40+ (blocks 97.5% of UV rays) and reinforced with a Cordura ® seat patch, to insert an optional foam pad. Camet has a variety of models of shorts, pants, Coolmax shirts, Bubble tops and Neoprene and Hiking pants. Ask your dealers for the Camet products or visit the Camet web site at http://www.camet.com NEWS BRIEFS * Sailing World magazine's Chicago National Offshore One Design Regatta (NOOD) attracted more than 250 sailboats, and 13 of the 20 class winners were from Illinois with two class winners from Chicago. Brad Boston of Holland Michigan who won the Hall Spars & Rigging boat of the day on Saturday went on to win the S 27.9 class with four first-place finishes and two second-place finish in his six races. - Complete results: www.sailingworld.com CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS * July 10-13: US Sailing's Youth Multihull Championship, Fort Walton YC, Florida in Hobie 16s. The top U.S. team will qualify for the 2004 ISAF Youth World Championship in Poland. http://www.ussailing.org/multihull/youth.htm LASER GULF COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS Texas Corinthian YC - An Olympic Trials Qualifying Regatta. Full rig final results, five races with one discard (57 boats): 1. Mark Mendelblatt, 13pts 2. Clayton Johnson, 15 3. Michael Bullot, 16 4. Andrew Campbell, 16 5. John Myrdal, 18 Radial Class (26 boats) 1. Matt Sterett, 8 (Top Junior) 2. Philip Schmalz, 10 3. Leah Hoepfner, 12 (Top Female) 4. T.J. Tullo 15 5. Frank Inmon 17 (Top Master) http://www.tcyc.org/home/lasergulfcoastchamps.htm DUBARRY ON THE START LINE The Transpac, Merion/Bermuda, Marblehead/Halifax and Chicago/Mackinac offshore races are all coming up. When finalizing your gear list don't forget about your feet… Dubarry Gore-Tex Boots, warm and dry with an award winning non-skid sole. For details of the complete range of Dubarry Footwear visit http://www.DubarryNA.com LETTERS TO THE CURMUDGEON (editor@sailingscuttlebutt.com) (Letters selected for publication must include the writer's name and may be edited for clarity or space - 250 words max. This is not a chat room or a bulletin board - you only get one letter per subject, so give it your best shot and don't whine if others disagree.) * From Roger Vaughan: Dawn Riley is an accomplished sailor who has done a lot for the women's side of the sport. The leadership award she just received is well-deserved. But having written about Dawn, I'm sure she'd be the first to make a couple corrections in the Boat US news release. There were several female crewmembers of America's Cup teams prior to Dawn, Gertude Vanderbilt among them (she raced in three Cup matches, on Enterprise, Rainbow, and Ranger). And the first to lead an all-female Whitbread team was Tracy Edwards (Maiden, 1989-90). * From LuAnn Parins: I do not want to detract from Dawn Riley's brilliant list of accomplishments, but she is not the first female member of an Americas Cup Team. In Dennis Conner's 1985-87 successful Sail America challenge Dory Street was aboard full time as navigator on Stars and Stripes '85, and sailed in the Louis Vuitton Cup on Stars and Stripes '87 at least once. She was an integral part of the electonics and navigational development program throughout the campaign, which returned the Cup to the US for the San Diego Yacht Club. I had the honor of being involved as a sailmaker in that campaign. I had the honor of being involved as a sailmaker in that campaign. * From Ken Havard (To respond to Howard Paul in #1351): I don't think animosity is the problem. Racers that are good enough to get paid, but race in the "normal money" fleet, unfairly distort the results, making it much more difficult for the "normal money" to win. Over and over we see examples of boats not doing well, buying a "paid person", who usually live in the back of the boat, and suddenly, do remarkedly better. "Paid person" goes away.........boat goes back to its normal performance. If an owner cannot afford the price of the "paid person", or, doesn't want to go that route, he is at a disadvantage. I am not saying that experts should not be used, but use them as a training tool, and not strictly to win races. For the fleets like the Farr 40's, Maxi's, etc; paid professionals are the rule, not the exception, and all the owners can afford them.... not a problem. Paid professionals do not belong in non-professional fleets. * From Garry Hoyt: Let me echo Peter Harken's sentiments and reminisce a bit about how "it used to be" as a Finn sailor. First you trained by yourself, always rigging and launching the boat by yourself. For regattas, you organized your boat to be trailered or shipped--by yourself. At the regatta site you unpacked the boat, rigged and launched it and went out on the course to make personal observations--by yourself. Competitors were helpful, but busy taking care of their own boats--by themselves. If something broke on your boat you fixed it--by yourself. During the race you quickly learned that getting involved in protests was misplaced effort and bad behavior did not pay. If you did well, you could take honest satisfaction in an individual victory. And if you did poorly, there was no one to blame but yourself. In short, sailing was a crash course in learning to be responsible for your actions. Sadly, much of today's racing seems to be designed to evade that through excessive support systems and over emphasis on using the rules as a primary skill. Sailing is the lesser for this "progress". It is no accident that Russell Coutts - arguably the world's best sailor - was trained as a Finn sailor. * Chris Ericksen (Re coach boats): Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, California, has, for years, run regattas for both juniors and Olympic classes that have been attended by coaches and spectators in their own boats. After some bad experiences, ABYC developed a set of rules that are incorporated into the Sailing Instructions (either as a part or as an amendment) that specifies the behavior of these boats; they define when a boat can begin and end coaching, how close the coach boats can be to the action, requires assistance to be given if asked by the RC and so on. We have found coaches to be of great help when boats break: we often call on them to assist damaged or overturned boats, and they have almost universally helped out. These rules also include sanctions that may be applied to the competitors if their coach violates them. In the main, coaches and spectators will obey the rules if they know what they are and know what the penalties will be if they don't. That is the way to go. Much as some of us may want to limit or ban coach and spectator boats, it is too late to put the cork back in the bottle. Accept and manage it, and use to the advantage of the regatta. * From Sean A. Dwyer: Hey, just a note on the performance of the RC in this years Chicago NOOD. Friday's 2 races were cancelled due to fog while a sweet 6-10 knot breeze blew consistently from 345-355 all day. I joined everyone else at the YC bitching about it. So Saturday rolls around with the same sweet breeze & clear skies & the RC runs 4 races, this brought about a 180 degree shift in attitude at the YC as everyone talked about how great the day was and how cool it was that the RC (I think on all three circles) ran 4 races (with good VHF courtesy announcements & over early calls, so we could make out our sail number without much trouble). So now the regatta was back on schedule, and most thought that as usual, the RC's would stretch the legs & hold 1 Sunday race. Nope, they held two great shorter races under ideal conditions. Huge decision & good on 'em! Haven't seen so many happy sailors on a long time. The RC stepped up & ran a professional regatta with as many races as they could cram in, & people ate it up. They don't hear it much, so I'll say it loud, Attaboy! * From Scott Rohrer: Barry Carroll's remark lamenting the lack of a universal grand prix rule is right on the mark. Folks can say what they will about the IOR and the vessels it spawned but, for a brief while, the whole world was racing under a single rule and ratings could be worked out on a pocket calculator. CURMUDGEON'S QUOTATIONS "Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell happened." -Cora Harvey Armstrong- |
