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August 2005
 

From the Captain
By Dale Mack, Crocus, #4248

My biggest sailing adventure in July involved racing my Catalina 30 in the week long Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association's Six Pac race downriver to Astoria, Oregon.  You can read about the trip which I captured for the CRACA newsletter by clicking here.  Combine that with my June participation as crew at the Catalina 30 National Regatta in Seattle (click here for the story), and you get a sense of the variety I've enjoyed sailing this summer not even counting all the times out on Crocus.  I hope you've been making time to get out on your boat even if only for a couple a hours a week.

Now that Catalina 22 racing is essentially done for the season, I've been getting my C22 "fix" by taking Crocus out single-handed.  The boat is definitely getting a Boomkicker next year.  I added this alternative to a topping lift on my last C22 and I really miss it.  Please don't hesitate to send along your questions if you're interested in learning to single-hand your boat.

As you can see below, there is still lots of Fleet 20 cruising opportunities ahead.

  • Beacon Rock  State Park (August 18-21).  This is a great destination and one of my favorite on the river.  The bonus is that the sail back can be absolutely wonderful.

  • Columbia River Catalina Rendezvous (Sept. 17-18) sponsored by the Columbia River All Catalina Association (CRACA) and open to all Catalina owners.  This is always a great event, and this year it is being held at Sand Island - Upper Dock, across for St. Helens, Oregon.  The destination makes for a great sail from Portland.

  • Sail for the Cure (Sept. 25, Sunday) sponsored by the Oregon Women's Sailing Association.  This is the perfect Catalina 22 event and a great way to share sailing with your friends and family.  More on this enjoyable day sail can be found below.

It has been great meeting many of you this season.  Crocus has had several C22's move in as neighbors, but I haven't managed to connect with anyone yet.  See you on the river.

 

SAIL for the CURE
September 25, 2005
Organized by the Oregon Woman's Sailing Association

About the Event

Sail for the Cure is a benefit for the Oregon & Southwest Washington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  The Foundation's mission is to eradicate beast cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment.

since the inception of this non-competitive family-friendly event in 2000, more the $48,000 has been raised for the Susan G. Komen Brest Cancer Foundation.

Your participation helps to provide:

  • Free mammograms for women and men who can't otherwise afford them.
  • Cutting-edge research into the causes, effective treatment and potential cure of breast cancer.
  • Beast cancer outreach and education.

Your contribution works in you community, as 75% of the funs remains in Oregon and southwest Washington.  The other 25% is allocated to research, not overhead or administration.

Sail for the Cure

Sail for the Cure® is a fun event for the whole family that emphasizes boat-handling skills and cooperation rather than competition.  we welcome everyone from non-sailors to novices to expert sailors.

If you would like to participate but don't have a boat, or if you have a boat and can take crew, let us know on the registration form.  We'll do our best to match people who need boats with boats that need people.  Your registration fee includes a T-shirt.  Chick here for a registration form and information on fees.

Register by Mail

Mail registration form and entry fee (please make checks payable to Sail for the Cure) to:

Oregon Women's Sailing Association
Sail for the Cure
PO Box 17615
Portland, OR  97217

Early registration deadline:
September 1, 2005

Be sure to enter by this date to guarantee your T-shirt and avoid the late fee.

For more information, call 503-245-2882, send an e-mail to SFCRegistration@owsa.net , or visit our Web page at www.owsa.net.

Event Day Schedule
10am - 12pm:  Event Check-In.
If you've already registered, pick up your Sail for the Cure packet and T-shirt, and check out the silent auction items.  Register now if you haven't already (please, no on-the-water registrations).  Portland Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Drive, Portland.

The skipper's packet will include instructions on sailing this year's event.

12:30 - 3pm:  Sail for the Cure.
The Columbia River near navigational buoy #14.

4 - 6pm:  Silent Auction and Awards.
Featuring music by the Schwing Daddies.  Portland Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Dr.

6:15 - 9pm:  Second Wind Benefit Dinner.  Featuring nationally-known author, speaker and breast cancer survivor Becky Olson, with dinner by Bugatti's, followed by dancing to the Schwing Daddies.  Portland Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Drive.

Second Wind Benefit Dinner

If you're unable to sail, or just want a way to top off an increadible day on the river wity friends, our new Second Wind Benefit Dinner may be just for you!

It takes place after the Sail and offers great food by Bugattii's, and inspirational talk by Beck Olson, and music by the Schwing Daddies.

But most of all, the dinner is another way to support the fight against breast cancer.

Win twice with out Silent Auction

Register for either event, and you can enjoy our Silent auction, which begins after the Sail.  You'll win two ways:  find great bargains, and support a great cause.

Bring your checkbook!  Last year's silent auction was filled with great items such as sailing and kayaking classes, clothing, sailing equipment, wine, massages, haircuts and pedicures, framed photographs, gift certificates and more!  At this year's auction, you can expect an even better section of goodies.

The auction will open during the morning check-in at 10am, so be sure to start your bidding before your head to your boat.  Payment is by cash or check only and items must be purchased and picked up by 6pm.
 

 

Cruising

Beacon Rock Cruise
By Dale Mack

August 18 - 21.  We're off to Beacon Rock State Park, nestled amongst the slopes of the Columbia Gorge is  just downstream of the Bonneville Dam (the last dam on the Columbia River).  This is one of my favorite annual cruise destinations.

Part of the Washington State Park System, Beacon Rock features, wide docks, picnic and camping sits, BBQs, sandy beaches, a launch ramp, excellent restrooms with hot showers, and potable water.  New in 2005 is the addition of power on the dock floats, and a marine head pump out station.  One of the added benefits of Beacon Rock is that you can have family and friends meet you there by car.

Here's our itinerary:

Thursday
  • Destination - Guest docks at Parker's Landing, Washougal.
    • 3 hours upstream of the I-5 bridge
    • Fuel and guest berthing is available at the marina
  • Dinner - 6:30 pm at the Puffin Cafe.

Friday

  • Destination - Beacon Rock State Park Docks
    • 3.5 hours upstream of Parker's Landing
    • Plan getting to Beacon Rock in the early afternoon, because the late afternoon wind blowing East can sometimes generate a considerable swell.
  • Potluck Appetizers - 4:30 pm on the dock.

Saturday (Beacon Rock)

  • Hike to the top of Beacon Rock, Kayak the backwaters, etc.
  • Potluck Appetizers - 4:30 pm on the dock.

Sunday

  • Return to Portland (about 4 hours)

Notes on Beacon Rock:

  • Moorage at the dock $.50/foot per night.
  • Bring quarters for the showers (3 minutes for 50 cents).
  • Great place for dinghies, kayaks, or small sailboats.
  • Running water is available at the top of the ramp.
  • Ice is available about a mile's walk from the moorage.
  • There is a one knot current that runs south passed the docks.

  • Camp sites, boat ramp, and picnic area available.

  • The walk to Beacon Rock is very doable if you want to hike to the top.

 

COLUMBIA RIVER
CATALINA RENDEZVOUS

Sand Island - East Docks (St. Helens)

September 17 & 18, 2005

Mark your calendars for this weekend in September.  Not only is the sail to Sand Island wonderful, but the rendezvous is a great way to meet other Catalina enthusiasts.

 The rendezvous is FREE to all Catalina owners.

While socializing is the main reason to attend, a few fun activities are being planned for those seeking a more structured adventure.

More details will be emailed out and posted to the web in September.

Itinerary

Saturday:

  • Various non-mandatory but fun activities throughout the day.
  • 4:30 pm, Potluck appetizers.  Bring appetizers to share and your own beverage.
  • 6:00 pm, Dinner on your own.
  • 7:30 pm, Potluck Dessert on shore.  Bring a dessert to share and your own after-dinner drink.  Music and story telling at the dessert bonfire.

Sunday:

  • Potluck breakfast on the docks.  Bring something to share.

 

 

2005 Cruising Schedule

Date Destination
Aug. 18 - 21 Beacon Rock (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 17 - 18 Sand Island, Upper Dock (Catalina Rendezvous)
Sept. 25 Sail for the Cure
Oct.  22 - 23 Government Island, East Dock

Note:  Fleet 20 cruising is a no host affair.  Most of our destinations overlap with the cruising schedule of the Columbia River All Catalina Association.

 

Scuttlebutt

Catalina Newsletters of the Northwest
By Dale Mack

Checkout these links to Northwest Catalina newsletters and local racing:

Columbia River All Catalina Association (CRACA)

Sail Portland

 

     Catalina Assoc. of Tacoma and South Sound (CATSS)

Catalina Association of Puget Sound (CAPS)

Small Yacht Sailing club of Oregon (SYSCO)

 

Upcoming Events

August

  • 13-14, Race:  SYSCO One-Design Regatta
  • 18-21, Cruise:  Beacon Rock

September

  • 17-18, Catalina Rendezvous:  Sand Island, Upper Dock, St. Helens
  • 25, Sail for the Cure
    •

See the calendar

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