Date/Time Event Location/Host April 3, 2014 @ 6:30 PM OSC Buccaneer Night Francesco’s ~ Summerfield April 20, 2014 @ 1:00 PM Sunday Sailing @ The Point Lemon Point, Lake Weir April 24, 2014 @ 6:30 PM OSC Pre-Regatta Party Hosted by Skip & Lou Archibald (See Page 8) April 26 - 27, 2014 2014 Lake Weir Invitational & 10th Harpoon Nationals Regatta Carney Island Park Lake Weir, Florida CALENDAR OF CLUB EVENTS Ocala Ocala Sailing Club Website: www.ocalasailingclub.org APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER OCALA SAILING CLUB APRIL 2014 OCALA SAILING CLUB, PO BOX 2191, OCALA, FL 34478 PAGE 1
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Date/Time Event Location/Host
April 3, 2014 @ 6:30 PM OSC Buccaneer Night Francesco’s ~ Summerfield
April 20, 2014 @ 1:00 PM Sunday Sailing @ The Point Lemon Point, Lake Weir
April 24, 2014 @ 6:30 PM OSC Pre-Regatta Party Hosted by Skip & Lou Archibald (See Page 8)
April 26 - 27, 2014 2014 Lake Weir Invitational &!10th Harpoon Nationals Regatta
COMMODORE’S COMMENTSAhoy OSC members, This is it .... APRIL .... the month of our Big Regatta! The "2014 Lake Weir Invitational & 10th Annual Harpoon Nationals Regatta”!!!We have been preparing and working behind the scenes to make this a success. By now you know we have the time, the place and the team (that's all of us) to do it. Be sure to go to www.regattaregistration.com and sign up whether you are a participating sailor or a non-participating attendee, sign up. We want to be able to plan on dinner and lunch counts and all of the details that make these kind of events run smoothly.!!We have advertised this event with the help of our friend, Joan Bernat, to sailing clubs within a 200 mile radius. Our active Intra-Lake OSC sailing competitors have spread the word and enthusiasm to our friends in the near-by clubs at Lake Monroe, Crescent Lake, Gainesville, Central Florida Yacht Club, and sailors at Palatka on the St. Johns River. Jim Davis of the CFYC has contacted the Buccaneer/Mutineer sailors out of Tampa to join us. We have posted it on the “[email protected]" site because it is, after all, also the Annual Harpoon Nationals Regatta. We are anticipating our friends from Texas, Chicago, and Jamaica to return with vigor. The water is up to ripe levels on Lake Weir ...What more could we ask for .... Wind? Let's work on that!.!!Speaking of the "Intra-Lake OSC sailing competitors", by now you should know who I mean. This is a nucleus of OSC members which is growing who have grasped the brass ring of racing in the regattas of near-by Sailing/Yacht Clubs. It is propelled by Ed Sims, Paul Straub, and John Hult, who have carried this ball for years. Recently it has expanded with newer members, like me and Ross Martin, who have added a sailboat to the mix and within the last month another new member, Jim Edens, has joined the ranks. Also, Bob Cole and David Moring are outstanding OSC sailors who also belong to Lake Eustis Sailing Club and compete there on a regular basis.!
With the expansion of these additional sailboats active on the Intra-Lake racing scene allows for!interested, but maybe reluctant, members to request to jump into the fray of crewing. These!races are a blast and an excellent opportunity for the bug of racing to bite you.!!I would like to point out that just this month, in the two regattas in the Intra-lake events, all of our OSC competitors won trophies in each regatta.!!Trans-Monroe Regatta / March 1st / Sanford, Florida: !Ed Sims', "Point Blank" and crew; Paul Straub, John Hult, and Barbara Hancock won trophy for 6th out of 26!!
Jim Edens and Charlene Johnson; catamaran,"For Play", won 11th place trophy and #1 trophy for catamarans!!
Ross Martin and Art Twitchell's, "Pivot" won 12th place trophy out of 26 (not bad for first time racing
Shamrock Regatta / March 15th / Palatka on St John's River: !Jim Edens and Ken Ficket's, "Undecided", won 1st place trophy for Class B!!
Ed Sims', "Point Blank" and crew; Paul Straub, John Hult won 2nd place trophy for Class B!!
Ross Martin and Art Twitchell's, "Pivot", won third place trophy for Class A!!!That is a pretty good showing for a breath-of-fresh-air on the nearby sailing scene and OSC participation.!
But, as you know, we are a social as well as sailing club and for those supporting the club's activities with their enthusiasm and goodwill, our hats off to our other members, we would seriously not exist without you.!!At our March Buccaneer meeting at Cody's Restaurant, we had our annual Napkin Nominations for OSC Club Officers for 2014-2015. Oh yes! It is always a mystery as to what will emerge from this fluid tradition. We got nominees in spades .... What a Team! In fact, before the wind could blow away our trusty list, we held elections at our next meeting which was the OSC cover-dish monthly meeting held at Charlene Johnson’s on March 20th. By the way, Thank you so much, Charlene, for a very warm and productive meeting at your lovely home. The new Officers are announced in the "OSC Meeting Minutes" Secretary's Report in this Newsletter ...be sure to read on.!!There is so much to be covered in this Newsletter that it flabbergasts me as to how Jan Schumacher continues month after month to keep churning out!these magnificent editions..... Jan, You do an outstanding job! Thank you for your creative, resourceful and very appreciated hard work!!!!Looking forward to seeing everybody at our April 3rd Buccaneer meeting at Francesco's (previously Taverna Red) Restaurant. Will this be another Gavel transfer event?????!!Your Commodore,!!Art Twitchell
New Checking amount $1,333.66. !!I transferred $1,000 from Savings to even it out more. I also cancelled the recurring $100 transfer to Savings starting with April.! !Deposited to Checking: $29 from 50/50 Raffle income from 3/20/14 Pot Luck Dinner Meeting; one new membership for $50 and Art's regatta registration for $89.! !Savings amount $1,105.36 with 8 cents interest.! !Total combined in our accounts as of March, is $2,439.02.!!Kathy Olbekson ~ Treasurer
!Sunday Sailing at The Point!
Sunday, April 20, 2014!1:00 PM!!
Meet by boat at Lemon Point on Lake Weir every 3rd Sunday of the month!
for an afternoon of sailing and fun!
!Happy birthday!
!art twitchell ~ april 18
!Hal grover~ april 23
Sunday Sailing @ The Point March 16, 2014
with Art Twitchell & Ross Martin! !Our OSC Sunday Lemon Point Sail was a
challenge. The wind was feisty at 15 MPH! We waited a couple of hours for the wind to drop off a little. Finally we took the plunge!
OSC MEETING MINUTES ~ MARCH 20, 2014 Location: Charlene Johnson’s Home ~ Summerfield!!The meeting was called to order by Commodore, Art Twitchell, after a wonderful dinner of chili and sides. A huge THANKS to our gracious host this evening, Charlene Johnson! !Congratulations to the lucky winners of the 50/50 Raffle! Wayne was the extra lucky winner tonight ~ his ticket numbers were drawn 4 times! • Jan Schumacher Scratch-Off Ticket •Wayne Birkenmeyer Scratch-Off Ticket • Ed Sims OBRS Burgee •Wayne Birkenmeyer $$ Cash !Our newest members were introduced ~ welcome to the group! •Mary Schneider from Bird Island, Lake Weir • Jim and Lisa Edens from Gainesville !Art Twitchell discussed the recent intra-lake Regatta’s and the success our sailing competitors had. We had sailors trophy in both the LMSA Trans-Monroe Regatta and the GAYC Shamrock Regatta. Congratulations OSC Sailors! !Kathy Olbekson presented the Treasurer’s Report. After recent transactions our accounts total $2,439.02. !Jan Schumacher read a recap of the Regatta schedule from last month’s Meeting Minutes. There was discussion about the following items: • Jamaica Radio Coverage: Lynn Sims will follow-
up with Ian Gibson for details and contact friend, Chris, for radio requirements. •We will skip our usual monthly Pot Luck Dinner
Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month (which was originally scheduled for April 17th at Tom and Lynn Barrett’s home) and have a Pre-Regatta Party for the early arrivals on Thursday, April 24th at Skip and Lou Archibald’s Double-Turtle Bar and Grill. Chicken with Jamaican spices on the grill will be on the menu. • There was discussion about renting coffee thermos’
because there is no electricity in the Pavilion area at Carney Island Park. Skip and Lou are planning to handle the morning coffee requirements at the Regatta on Saturday and Sunday. • Jan Schumacher has contacted Waypoint Nautical
News for Regatta coverage in their publication. They will plan to take photo’s at our Regatta.
• Joan Bernat has sent out an “eblast” to Sailing Clubs in the Central Florida area promoting our Regatta and has also volunteered to take photo’s during the Regatta. • Paul Bernat has offered to provide radio control
communications for our Regatta. VHF radio’s have been used in the past and worked well. Art will follow-up with Paul to determine the best method of communication. !
New Business ~ Napkin Nominations for the 2014-2015 OSC Officers: The following nominees were nominated at the March Buccaneer Night and elected by majority vote this evening: •Commodore Art Twitchell •Vice Commodore Charlene Johnson •Race Commodore Ken Renfro • Secretary Ross Martin • Treasurer Jan Cole •Webmaster Jan Schumacher !Congratulations to all ~ the Officer Induction will be held in May at Ed and Lynn Sims home. !The April Buccaneer Night will be held at Francesco’s Ristorante in Summerfield on April 3, 2014 at 6:30 PM. !Charlene Johnson discussed her recently published book about the History of the Thoroughbred Industry in Marion County. She if offering signed copies to our OSC members for $15! !The OSC Meeting was adjourned and the OBRS Meeting began. !Wayne currently has the gavel . . . but there was strong evidence this evening that Jim Edens may have committed a worthy “gavel offense” recently by slipping on a dock and ending up with a black eye! Will Jim be taking home the gavel soon??? !The OBRS Meeting was adjourned . . . thanks again to Charlene Johnson for hosting a wonderful evening! !Respectfully Submitted, !Jan SchumacherSecretary
2014 LAKE WEIR INVITATIONAL & 10th ANNUAL HARPOON NATIONALS
April 26 – 27, 2014
NOTICE OF RACE !Cost: $60 per Boat $10 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BEFORE April 12th !Register for Regatta and Meals at: www.regattaregistration.com ! All meals should be ordered ONLINE at: www.regattaregistration.com (This includes Crew, OSC Members, and Spectators) ! * Dinner for Skippers included in Registration Fee * Saturday & Sunday Box Lunches** $ 6.00 Each Saturday Dinner Tickets $15.00 Each !Thursday, April 24th
Welcome Party Hosts: Skip & Lou Archibald 6:30 PM Dinner & Tales (Bring Dish to Pass and Your Own Drinks) !!Friday, April 25th Early Arrivals Launch at Carney Island Park and Sail Practice (Carney Island Park Fee is $5 Each Day) 6:00 PM Dinner & Tales @ Gator Joe’s Restaurant (Pay Your Own Way) Saturday, April 26th 8:00 – 10:00 AM Registration, Coffee and Donuts @ Carney Island Park Pavilion 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Lunch - Pick-Up Box Lunch** 11:00 AM Skippers' Meeting12:00 Noon Races 1, 2, & 3 6:30 PM Dinner @ Loch Harbor Condominium Club House (Map Available at Check-in) !Sunday, April 27th 8:00 AM Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM Skippers' Meeting10:00 AM Races 4 & 5 After Racing Lunch** and Awards Ceremony at Carney Island Park Pavilion (Classes with 5 Boats Registered will Trophy 3 Places) Contact For Additional Information: !Commodore Art Twitchell (352) 598-4468 Vice Commodore Bob Cole (352) 867-8456 !Hotels Shamrock Thistle & Crown B&B (352) 821-1887 The Nest on Lake Weir (352) 288-6378 Holiday Inn & Suites (352) 750-3888 RV Parking Southern Oaks RV Resort (352) 347-2550
* Entree will be famous Beer Bird (chicken) on the grill spiced up with Jamaican seasonings! * !OSC members are asked to bring a side-dish or dessert.
And don't forget your beer if you do not prefer Coors on tap or wine --- The B & G is well-equipped with other libations!!
Directions: !• Go south of Ocala and through Belleview on 27/441 to Sunset Harbor Road (After you leave Belleview
go about 5 miles to the third traffic light with a Qwik King on the left and a Kangaroo on the far right corner); !
• Go East (left) on Sunset Harbor Rd about 1 mile to the Kangaroo convenience store at Timucuan Rd.;!• Turn left and go to the end (about 1 mile) then left on Chinica Dr.;!• 1 SE Chinica Dr. is the last house on the right. There are signs for parking!
What were you thinking? That is far and away the most common response I get when I tell people that I’m building a boat. Even sailors who find the project interesting ask that question, although not usually verbally. I can see it in their eyes and they’re asking primarily because sailors know that time on the water is often difficult to come by and I could certainly spend more time sailing if I wasn’t constantly in my garage building this thing. It’s also very likely that I’d have a better final product if I left the boat building to the professionals. With this in mind it’s not likely that I’ll be able to offer any logical and compelling answer to the question to what was I, or am I, thinking, but perhaps I can, through illustrating my project, provide some measure of insight into the madness that has afflicted me.!
First, I’ve nearly always sailed multihulls and am addicted to the speed and stability of these boats. I’ve been particularly interested in trimarans recently. A good trimaran offers the boatspeed of a multihull and the room of a monohull (more so in fact). In particular I’d looked at the Corsair boats with a certain amount of lust. The problem with the Corsair boats, at least until the Sprint 750, is that to get a genuinely fast boat, you had to consider one of the larger, more expensive, tris. The smaller tris are great, but if you’re going to race sailboats, faster is better and the performance of the smaller tris just isn’t the same as the larger ones and it’s hard to justify the expense of the big ones. Of course I view this from the perspective of high-performance catamarans, which are hard to beat for flat-out speed and are relatively inexpensive.!
One day I stumbled upon a trimaran that I thought might well fit my needs. While there are only a few of these built, and all of them were built by owners, they seemed to perform well and are small enough to be responsive. It’s the F22 and I had to have one. However, after talking to the designer, Ian Farrier in New Zealand, it became all too clear that production was some time off and I was unable to exercise any real measure of restraint, so I purchased the plans and started down the path of building my own boat.!
Now is probably a good time to note that I really do like working with my hands. And it’s a great feeling to watch the boat coming together. I’ve made a lot of progress, but I think it’s best to start the tour of my project with the finished product.!
There are a variety of options and configurations for the F22, but the one to the right is very much like the boat I’m building (I’m even a fan of the color choice; although for my wife, not so much, lol). The boat has a fairly large center cabin and a cockpit that can accommodate 6 people in a pinch. The trampolines on either side of the main hull provide a lot of additional space. The boat is 7m (22’10”) long and 5.5m (18’) wide under sail. The boat folds to only 2.5m (8’2”) wide for trailering. Once completed, I expect that the displacement will be approximately 1,200 lbs. The boat will carry 386 sf of sail area (main and jib) with options for a screacher and/or asymmetrical spinnaker. The boat shown is somewhere in Taiwan. !
Building the boat starts with building the form frames, which are attached to a support that positions the form frames properly. Once the form frames are in place, batons connect the form frames and create the mold. This photo illustrates the form frames with the batons installed. This is the mold for the outer hulls (amas or floats) and the keel is to the right with the bow in the foreground.!
Once the form is complete the foam is heated and placed in the frame. The foam is cut in strips and glued to each other to make the general hull shape.!
Once the entire hull half has been completed in foam, the inner laminate is placed on the foam. The hull half can be removed and set aside while the other ama half is built in the same mold. The photo to the right shows the starboard half of one ama. Once the two starboard halves are completed the form frames are turned around to build the port halves of both amas. Also in this photo is the blank for the carbon fiber chainplate, which is the attachment point for the rigging.!
Once 4 ama halves are completed, assembly of the hulls can start. Since the ama halves (and later hull halves) are made in the same mold, they match up well and can be glued together with little difficulty. The decks for the amas are constructed separately from the hull and are installed after the assembled ama is removed from the form frame.!
The photo to the right shows the installed deck with the hatches in place, but not yet attached. To complete the amas, the outer laminate is applied around the entire hull, making the laminate continuous. The laminates are overlapped at the gunwales and along the keel to add additional strength to these critical areas. The photo above (right) shows one of the laminated amas (the starboard one), but both amas have been laminated and are awaiting fairing.!
I left out lots of details regarding bulk heads, specific reinforcement, and other components. Nor is the project close to being done, which is why I’ve stopped short of showing my complete boat. However, I hope that you’ve found my project (or plight, depending on your perspective) interesting and insightful, particularly if you’re considering such a project. Of course I should also point out that while no production boats have yet been delivered, Ian is currently taking deposits and it’s unlikely that I’ll splash mine before delivery starts. It’s a bit comical to think that if you were to order a boat now, you may well be sailing your F22 long before I am. However, if you have lots of time on your hands and you enjoy working on a long-term project, building your own boat can be very rewarding.! ! !
We had a great time sailing around the inter coastal in Clearwater! !!The wind was favorable (7-8 mph) and it was overcast most of the day. I didn't realize how shallow it was out of the channel markers. For lunch we dropped the sails and beached on one of the small islands in the middle of the bay. Maybe we could get a few boats together and head down there sometime?!! ! Ross Martin !!
My sister Abbey and loyal companion Ella enjoying the
weather and scenery.
Mark Ciraco & Art Twitchell Kayak the Ocklawaha River
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