Commodore
By Michael Lewis, C42, Wind Raven |
| Wind Raven, C42 |
The Nominating Committee presented an astounding list of nominees to the attendees at the meeting for the election at next months meeting. Watch for the meeting notice, we are working on a “fun space” to celebrate the turning over of the wheel or tiller of CRACA to the great slate of new officers. I feel confident that they will achieve even more than the current officers. We are just beginning to have fun.
Time to plan your cruises now. The next cruise will be to Astoria for the Crab and Seafood Festival. Good weather is planned and you will all have great time even if you come by land. Let Ralph Ahseln, our cruise host know as soon as possible. They are leaving Thursday, April 24th, the day after the meeting. But even if you miss this one, they follow once a month after that: Martin Slough, Ackerman Island, Delta Cruise, and Beacon Rock/Government Cove.
Don’t forget that the life you save may be your own by taking the Lifesling Training on June 8, 2002. You need the training to survive a Crew Over Board.
Secretary/Treasurer
By Kathleen Lewis, C42, Wind Raven
Invoices for dues for the 2002-2003 membership year have been mailed. Please note any personal information changes on the invoice before returning it. The due date is May 1 in order for you to be included in the Membership Directory. It is expected to be ready by May 15.
At present we have 71 member boats with others expressing interest in the organization.
Any questions about
- Membership dues
- Mainsheet subscriptions
- Burgees
Please contact me.
Safety Focal
Vessel Safety Check Weekend
By Michael Lewis
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron will be available at Hayden Bay and Tomahawk Bay to do your annual VSC. If those locations won’t work, then call me to arrange an appointment. Schedule is as follows:
Hayden Bay Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tomahawk Bay Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We will walk the docks several times with a first come, first serve schedule. So come on out and enjoy the weather.
You might want to visit http://www.safetyseal.net/ for more information and the requirements. A virtual tour of VSC is available by clicking here.
Naval Vessel Protection Zones
By Michael LewisI am reprinting this notice from the Local Notice to Mariners so that all good sailors are aware of the issues and the protocol in our new reality. Read it!
U.S. Forces will exercise appropriate measures in self-defense if warranted by the circumstances. Aircraft, surface vessels, and subsurface vessels approaching U.S. Forces will, by making prior contact as described above, help make their intentions clear and avoid unnecessary initiation of such defensive measures.
U.S. Forces, especially when operating in confined waters, shall remain mindful of navigational considerations of aircraft, surface vessels, and subsurface vessels in their immediate vicinity.
Nothing in the Special Warning is intended to impede or otherwise interfere with the freedom of navigation or over flight of any vessel or aircraft, or to limit or expand the inherent self-defense rights of U.S. Forces. This Special Warning is published solely to advise of the heightened state of readiness of U.S. Forces and request that radio contact be maintained as described above.
Naval Vessel Protection Zone--The Coast Guard has established temporary regulations for the safety and security of U.S. naval vessels. Effective immediately, Naval Vessel Protection Zones are established within 500 yards of any U.S. naval vessel, including any vessel owned, operated, chartered, leased, or under the operational control the U.S. Navy. All vessels within these zones shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. Vessels shall proceed as directed by the official Coast Guard patrol if assigned, or the Commanding Officer of the U.S. naval vessel if no Coast Guard vessel is present.
No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a U.S. naval vessel, unless authorized by the official patrol.
Vessels requesting movement through this zone shall contact the official patrol on VHF-FM channel 16. Violations of these regulations are punishable as a felony. Violations of the Naval Protection Zone are a felony offense, punishable by up to six years in prison and fines of up to $250,000.
In addition to the Naval Protection Zone, the Coast Guard advises all vessels to observe and avoid all security zones that may be in place in a given area. Avoid commercial port operation areas, especially those that involve military, cruise lines, or petroleum facilities. Violators will be perceived as a threat, and will face a quick, determined, and severe response.
If you were to ask the question, “What is a quick, determined, and severe response?” It means whatever the ARMED PERSONNEL guarding the facility think it means!
Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges on in the channel. If you do, then expect to be boarded by law enforcement officials.
Keep a sharp eye out for anything that looks peculiar or out of the ordinary. Report all activities that seem suspicious to local authorities, the Coast Guard, and the port or marina security. Do not approach or challenge those acting in a suspicious manner but instead report to the appropriate authority.
Lifesling Seminar -- Revised Date!
By Michael Lewis, C42, Wind Raven
Every and all sailors must know how to react quickly and effectively in the event of a crew overboard situation.
The Oregon Women’s Sailing Association and the Columbia River All Catalina Association have teamed up to offer a special seminar to teach this valuable skill on all-day seminar Saturday, June 8, 2002, starting at 9 am at North Sails.
The Lifesling system is designed so even the smallest person on your boat will be able to rescue and retrieve the largest person. Every participant in the class will receive classroom training and then practice an actual rescue.
We are limited in the number of instructors.
First come, first serve, space is limited, so mail your check now for $25 per person (no discount for providing a boat) including lunch for everyone to:
Columbia River All Catalina Association (CRACA)
Attention: Secretary/Treasurer
17535 Monnier Road NE
Hubbard, OR 97032
Nominees for CRACA Officers
By Kathleen Lewis, C42, Wind RavenThe Nominating Committee (Michael Lewis, John Meyer, and Bill Simon) submitted a slate of officers to be considered at elections that will take place at our April meeting.
- Commodore Ralph Ahseln C27, Oblio
- Vice Commodore Dave Peoples C42, Jammin
- Secretary/Treasurer Kathleen Lewis C42, Wind Raven
- Cruise Director Jim Elieff C30, Fortune
- Communications Dale Mack C30, Celtic Myst
- Historian Marlene Redfield C310, Misconduct
- Safety Dave Thomas C30, Sunchaser
This slate will be at the next meeting and nominations can be submitted from the floor at the next meeting.
April Meeting and Election of New Officers
By Michael Lewis, C42, Wind RavenApril 24. This is our Annual Meeting and Election Night. Please come and vote for next year’s officers and wish last year’s officers BON VOYAGE!
Come early and enjoy this fun place. The official meeting will start at 7 P.M. but many of us will be there at 6 P.M. The Nominating Committee’s selection for Commodore, Ralph Ahseln, will be soliciting your votes and will have live music performed by his Most Significant Other, Deanna Ramage.
We will have the meeting at the Salmon Creek Brewery and Pub. A map is below for you that need one.
Salmon Creek Brewery and Pub
108 W Evergreen Boulevard
VANCOUVER WA 98660-3124
(360) 993-1827
www.positivelyentertainment.com/features/april2001/brewery.html
Cruising
St. Paddy's Storm of '02
By John Meyer, C34, ShekinahAll week long, prior to the St. Paddy’s Week End Cruise at River Place Marina, the weather forecasts kept deteriorating. Anticipations were for a deep freeze of the river, possible 500-year flood and likelihood of a hurricane. Needless to say, planned participants started worrying and then dropping like flies.
Saturday morning came and yeh, there were a few snow flurries here and there and some occasional showers, BUT, overall, as is standard for NW weather reports, much was overblown. I mean, what do folks expect for March in Oregon.
Anyhow, the Freeman’s, Evan’s and Meyer’s still showed up. Jerry Olsen of the River Place Marina was as accommodating as ever and the city, as viewed from the docks was still beautiful. We more than doubled our participation when the “land cruisers” showed up and we had a nice time socializing before heading up to the Mandarin Cove for dinner (Good choice Walt!). After dinner, Walt led a contingency off on the trolley looking for a quest and the rest of us headed back to the docks. A few evening “land cruisers” were locked out of the marina when my phone went on the blitz and I couldn’t be reached to open the gates, but luckily they had access to a few taverns to warm up at while they continued to leave a trail of adventure on my voice mail.
Sunday morning came and after some good breakfast, we all departed. The bridge openings went without a hitch. One side note – those comfort seeking, fair weather power boaters were out in force and filled up the transient docks – no electricity or anything – what are they, crazy or something going out in that kind of weather?
Astoria-Warrenton Crab & Seafood Festival Cruise
By Kathleen Lewis, C42, Wind RavenApril 26-28. Ralph Ahseln, C27, Oblio, reported on plans for the Astoria Crab & Seafood Festival Cruise. At this time, four boats have committed. The plan at present is to meet at the I-5 bridge at 0930 hrs on Thursday April 26 and cruise to Cathlamet. The cruise will continue onto Astoria the next morning. More details will be coming and anyone interested in being part of this cruise (by water or land) needs to contact Ralph Ahseln. Ralph also has created a chart showing daymarks / mileage along the River. Contact him If interested.
Technical Tips
Adding Creature Comforts to Ursa Minor
Intro By Michael Lewis, C42, Wind RavenStory By Nick Wigen, C42, Ursa Minor
I wanted to show you a project that Nick Wigen has been working on over on his C42, Ursa Minor. The project could be done on many boats not just Nick’s.
“It was a close race to see if the winter project got done before we ran out of winter. There's still a little varnish work to do and some electrical so I guess we lost by a little. Here are some pictures…Nick Wigen.”Here are a few shots of some changes to Ursa Minor (#178-3)
We like to stretch our season and would like to take an Alaska cruise in the next few years. The Ardic forced air diesel heater puts out plenty of heat but it went right up through the overhead. Also, there was never enough light over the table for board games, cards, etc. At least not for eyeballs working the second half of the century. The panels are made from 1/8” plywood with 1/8” ash strips laminated. It matches the paneling behind the settee. The trim and strips are teak. There is ½” of foil-backed foam insulation above the panels. I originally planned to use 1” but it would have required reworking the aft head and both aft cabin doors. There are four 10 watt halogen fixtures over the main table split into 2 circuits with a dimmer control.
Here is a detail of the mounts for the fixtures out of 0.060” aluminum. Heat build up was a concern so I made the large baseplate as a heat sink. I tested these by mounting them on plywood and 1” of blue styrofoam board. They barely got warm.
We wanted a place to hang wet gear. These are bath safety bars from Home Depot (my favorite marine supply store) mounted overhead in the shower. The 3 bolts at the top of the picture are backing for a folding pad-eye that holds the inflatable down on the foredeck.
Great work, Nick!
Show off your winter projects. Let’s have everyone work on some contributions to the newsletter. It is your newsletter, even if you don’t have a digital camera, you can have someone scan your photographs and tell all of the other Catalina owners about your handiwork.
Adding V-Berth Storage
By Michael Lewis, C42, Wind Raven
Jim Elieff shares an idea for adding storage to his C30, Fortune.
He created closed storage above the V-Berth (18” Deep by 48” Wide) with separation in the middle. Made from teak plywood and teak molding.
He says it is great for storing clothes and was able to get rid of the big bang when you cross large wakes and waves.
Looks great and would apply to a lot models.
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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