From the Commodore
By Dale Mack, C30, Celtic Myst
While I knocked the snow and ice off the tarp covering my Catalina 22, and marveled at how heavy the stuff was, it was the sight of seeing my Catalina 30 sitting lower in the water at Tomahawk Bay Moorage that left the lasting impression that I'll remember this winter by. Except for the cockpit, that was covered by a tarp, the rest of the boat on deck was totally featureless. There were no portlights, there were to hatches, and there were no cleats. The boat sat beneath several inches of snow, and the mast, rigging, and hull were encased in ice. The sight was quite surreal when compared to our normally rainy winters.
Portland Boat Show
I want to thank everyone who volunteered to staff our booth at the Portland Boat Show. Although the storm interfered with some folk's plans, causing them to wisely choose to stay home, we still had good representation in the booth before and after the worst of the storm. We had ten (10) Catalina families sign up to receive additional information on CRACA and its activities after viewing the display and talking with association representatives.
For those that didn't get a chance to go to the show, CRACA was set up at the base of the stairs that led to the Catalina Yachts on display. New to our booth this year was a digital slide show that played on a DVD player and was viewed on a small television placed at one end of the table. We also incorporated a poster display and brochures from both our local Catalina 22 Fleet 20 and our local Catalina 25/250 Fleet 94.
I want to convey a special thanks to Bill Simon for providing the wireframe panels we turned into display towers, and Michael and Kathleen Lewis for bring down some of the items, like burgees, we used in the booth.
Boat Show Survivors Party
I hope you'll join your fellow Catalina enthusiasts as we celebrate the promise of a new sailing season. A pizza party will be held Saturday, February 21st at the Willamette Yacht Club. Details can be found later in the newsletter.
CRACA Sponsors the 2004 Catalina 25/250 National Regatta
I mentioned in January's newsletter that several CRACA members who sail Catalina 25's and Catalina 250's had bid for and won the honor of hosting the championship regatta for the Catalina 25/250 National Association. Since then the CRACA Executive Committee has approved the expenditure of up to $200 in support of the event.
The regatta is scheduled for July 15-17, with a tour of the race area on the 14th, and some local cruising through the 20th. Tomahawk Bay Moorage and the Willamette Yacht Club will serve as headquarters for the event.
Anyone interested in helping out with the regatta or being available to crew can contact:
- Gary Bruner (Fleet 94 Captain, 360-687-2048 or molika@teleport.com)
- Terry Annis (360-260-0426 or terransea@aol.com)
If you are a Catalina 30 owner, please consider coming out this year and participating in the Spring Regatta, April 24-25. You can read more about the event later in the newsletter. I and my crew had a blast last year, and we are hoping to see even more boats come to the line this year.
2004 Catalina Rendezvous
It has been suggested that the Rendezvous be held at Tomahawk Bay Moorage instead of at Coon Island so folks can drive-in. While the final location will be left to the Rendezvous Committee, below are some early thoughts. If you'd like to volunteer to be on the Rendezvous Committee, please email me.
- Hold the rendezvous at Tomahawk Bay Moorage so folks can boat in or drive into the event.
- Rent the Willamette Yacht Club for Saturday and Sunday
- Arrange with WYC and Columbia Crossings for boats to raft-up and/or occupy slips near the floating clubhouse.
- Hold a dance Saturday night
- Conduct various fun competitions on Saturday (i.e. blindfold dinghy race, bucket dinghy race, etc.)
- Potluck appetizers, dinner, and dessert Saturday. Potluck breakfast Sunday. Or, look into the cost of including a BBQ dinner in the event.
- Door prizes
- Event shirts (perhaps t-shirts or polos)
- Charge a fee to attend
Secretary/Treasurer
By Kathleen Lewis, C42, Wind RavenWe now have 55 members. Please welcome two new members to our group:
Mike Moen and Olga Ginez of TroutdaleTwo members that rejoined at the last meeting - welcome back
Scott and Penelope Dwyer of Portland
- Catalina 30 (1981), Born Free, berthed at Rose City Yacht Club
- Catalina 30 (1988), Emmanuel, berthed at Tomahawk Bay, F29
David Conrad and Yetta Exton of Oregon CityReminders
Jim and Rhonda Turner of Vancouver
- Catalina 22 (1996), Incommunicado, on trailer at home
- Catalina 30 (1986), Fat Cat, berthed at Steamboat Landing
Burgees are available for $20 each. The Mainsheet magazine (February issue) should be arriving soon for those that subscribed. Again, let me know if you ordered it and it doesn’t come.
Kathleen Lewis, email sewingmaven@msn.com
Reflections on the Seattle Boat Shows
By Dale Mack (Commodore), C30, Celtic MystSeattle Boat Show. I visited the indoor show on a rainy Friday. While still primarily focused on powerboats from trailerables to mid-size cruisers, this was the second year in which the show's organizers brought in several large sailboats.
A big improvement over past years was the grouping of displays that catered to the same clientele. For example, all the sailboats, sailmakers, riggers, etc. were located together in the same corner of the building.
The big draw for me is still the equipment booths and the opportunity to meet factory representatives from many of the major marine electronics companies. Being there on a Friday when it was a little less crowded, gave the representatives more time to answer questions, which I liked.
The free shuttle bus running between the indoor and outdoor shows continues to be a real convenience, and the free parking coupon for Safeco field with the online purchase of show tickets couldn't have been any easier. I hope next year the organizers will again offer a single ticket good for entry into both shows because even for the sailor, the Seattle Boat Show still has something to offer.
Lake Union Boats Afloat. The Boats Afloat Show at Chandler's Cove on Lake Union continues to be my favorite show between the two Seattle boat shows because it features sailboats, trawlers, and large power yachts.
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| Kelly & Debbie Martin and Marlene Himes. |
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| Lake Union Boats Afloat |
In addition to seeing the latest from Catalina Yachts, it was also enjoyable walking through the offerings from companies such as Hunter Marine, Beneteau, C & C, Island Packet, J Boats, Jeanneau, and Tartan Yachts just to name a few. On the powerboat side, well lets just say it was stunning, particularly the master suites on a couple of the larger yachts.
January's Presentation was Awesome
By Dale MackYou could feel the crisp morning air and hear the sound of water moving pass the hull as yards of Dacron propelled Imagine to its next destination and yet you were sitting in a chair at Rose City Yacht Club instead of the cockpit of the s/v Imagine.January's general membership meeting was one of those events you look back on and are glad you attended. Bob Gales and Gail O'Neill did an outstanding job of bringing to life their trip north last year aboard their Catalina 30, Imagine. Through a combination of projected digital images and a narrative that drew you into the voyage, Imagine's story became your own. You felt like you were there.
I want to thank Bob and Gail for sharing their trip with us, and for all the hours of work they put into just a spectacular presentation.
Boat Show Survivors Party
By Dale MackFebruary 21. February's general membership meeting has been replaced with a Boat Show Survivors Party. CRACA will be hosting a pizza party and providing non-alcoholic beverages along with plates, cups, napkins, utensils, etc. We have received permission from the Willamette Yacht Club, venue for the event, to allow CRACA members to bring their own beer and wine if they wish.
You're encouraged to bring your photo albums to share.
What
- Boat Show Survivors Party
- Bring your own beer and wine, and CRACA will provide the rest of the dinner.
Willamette Yacht ClubWhen
www.willametteyc.org
503-286-7775
Located at Tomahawk Bay Moorage, Portland, OR
Note: The clubhouse is located at the east end of the moorage.
- Saturday, February 21st
- Most of the party is planned to occur between 4 pm - 7 pm, but we've reserved the WYC clubhouse until 10 pm should the party still be going strong at 7 pm. Clean up will start on or before 9:00 pm.
- 4:00 pm, Doors open
- 5:30 pm, Pizza starts arriving
- 9:00 pm, Clean up starts
- Pizza Party
- Beer and Wine (not supplied by CRACA)
- Bottled Water
- Soft Drinks
- Pizza
- Veggie Platters
- Dessert
- Napkins, cups, plates, utensils, trash bags, etc.
Plans for the March Meeting
By Dale MackWhat
- General Membership Meeting
- This is a bring your own beverage and snack event as most will have eaten dinner before attending. Feel free to bring your pre-cooked dinner with you if you'd like.
Rose City Yacht ClubWhen
www.RoseCityYachtClub.org
3737 NE Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97211
503-282-2049
- Wednesday, March 24th
- Gate opens at 6:30 pm
- Social from 6:30 pm to 7 pm
- Program starts at 7 pm
TBD
Cruising
Looking for Cruise Hosts
By Jim Elieff (Cruising Chairman), C30, FortuneNow that our 2004 cruising schedule has been approved for the coming season, I'm looking for volunteers to host cruises. As a cruise host your duties typically include:
- Checking on the status of any destinations and facilities planned for the cruise.
- Making arrangements with a marina for our arrival (depends on the event)
- Promoting the cruise and communicating details to the membership.
- Collecting the names of those planning to participate on the cruise.
- In the event of adverse weather, notifying participants of any changes.
- Showing up on the cruise. If you can't make it, finding a replacement and notifying the participants and the CRACA Cruising Chairman.
| Month | Date | Destination | Host |
| April | 17 | Daysail: After West Marine Swap Meet | << no host required >> |
| 24 - 25 | Gilbert River | ||
| May | 15 | Daysail: After Tomahawk Bay YC Swap Meet | << no host required >> |
| 21 - 23 | Ladies Cruise | << no host required >> | |
| 28 - 31 | Martin Island | ||
| June | 19 - 20 | Government Island - East Dock | |
| July | 17 - 18 | Sand Island, St. Helens, Upper Dock | |
| 31 - Aug 8 | Cathlamet | Dale & Laura Mack | |
| August | 20 - 24 | Beacon Rock | |
| September | 17 - 19 | Catalina Rendezvous, Tomahawk Bay Moorage | Dale & Laura Mack |
| 25 | Sail for the Cure | << no host required >> | |
| October | 23 - 24 | Coon Island - East Dock |
Boating News on the Columbia River
As told by Jim Elieff to Dale Mack
Commodore's Note: As with many clubs there is lots that goes on behind the scenes that most members are never aware of. One of those activities is our Cruising Chairman, Jim Elieff's, monthly attendance at the meetings for Columbia River Yachting Association (CRYA), of which CRACA is a member.The 2004 CRYA Cruise Schedule has been completed, proofread and was sent to print Thursday, January 29th, and should available at the CRYA February meeting.
Sauvie Island Yacht Club was welcomed into the CRYA at the January meeting bringing the total of member clubs to twenty.
Bartlett Landing (Government Island's East Dock) is currently not useable. The docks have been removed. New docks, including a new head walk, are now under construction and should be completed sometime in March.
The next CRYA meeting is February 17th, 7:30 pm, at Hayden Island Yacht Club and anyone that would like to attend is welcome.
Safety
Boater Education
By Dave Thomas (Safety Focal), C30, Sunchaser
The best place to get information about the Oregon Boater Education Card is the Oregon State Marine Board web site. Which is: www.boatoregon.com. Their phone is: 503-378-8587. The web site lists all the options for getting a card. They list classes, and on-line sites available for classes and to take the exam. The application can be downloaded.
I found the OSMB site very interesting because it has a wealth of information about boating.
The Oregon Marine Board has information about the program posted at:
Vessel Safety Checks
By Dave Thomas (Safety Focal), C30, Sunchaser
Michael Lewis and I will be available again this year to do vessel safety checks. A safety check can be arranged by contacting Michael at 503-981-7467, or myself, Dave Thomas at 503-682-2935. We will also be available to do a VSC during our cruises, as they occur during the year, and we will arrange a VSC weekend during the spring.
Racing
Catalina 30 Racing
By Dale Mack, C30, Celtic Myst
The Spring Regatta
The Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO) will be running the regatta that weekend. They are very supportive of one-design racing, and are particularly interested in providing a venue for new racers to come out and experience the sport. To obtain a one-design start for the Catalina 30's, we need to bring a minimum of three boats to the starting line.
I and my crew raced Celtic Myst last year and had a wonderful time. The regatta was the first time I'd done any racing on my C30, and compared to my C22 racing experience, it was a lot more comfortable;-)) To help jumpstart things, I'll be contacting as many C30 owners both inside and outside of CRACA in an effort to raise awareness of the event and an interest in participating either as a skipper or crew.
Local Sailing Associations
- SailPDX (hosted by Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association, OCSA)
- Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO)
- Oregon Women’s Sailing Association (OWSA)
- Portland Yacht Club (PYC)
- Rose City Yacht Club (RCYC)
The Columbia River All Catalina Association newsletter is published online once a month. Articles are the opinions of the authors and don’t necessarily represent the consensus of the Association.
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