Around the World of Sailing

3 April 2002

Short Tack: Bristol Bronze teams with Harken
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/ap/0403/st.htm

Bristol Bronze is a company which specializes in making
bronze fittings such as fasteners and blocks. Recently
Bristol Bronze which manufacturers there hardware in bronze,
and Harken a company that uses plastic and carbon fibre have
teamed up.

Bristol Bronze will produce blocks such as those designed by
Captain Nat Hereshoff, but the sheaves will be provided by
Harken. This is the 1st time Harken has allowed their
sheaves to be used by another company.

The end product should a unique, traditional looking
product, with modern functionality provided by the Harken
sheave and bearings.

Links:
Bristol Bronze
http://www.bristolbronze.com
Harken
http://www.harken.com

Short Tack: Featured Brokerage
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/ap/0403/st.htm

What's the best way to begin sailing? One way it to sail a
safe and comfortable boat like the 12 foot scow style
Butterfly.

The Butterfly can serve as a sail trainer, day sailor or one
design racer. The foot well is deep to keep you dry and the
boat won't swamp if capsized.

For a solid solution to your sailing wishes consider a
Butterfly.

Links:
Torresen Marine Butterfly Info
http://www.torresen.com/butterfly
National Butterfly Association
http://www.butterflyer.org/

Short Tack: Muskegon March Weather
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/ap/0403/st.htm

Climate information for Muskegon MI

Average Temperature: 31.8°
Difference: -2.2°
High: 60°
Low: 10°
Precipitation: 1.51 inches
Snow: 19.5 inches
Average Wind Speed: 11.6 knots

Link:
Full Report
http://www.torresen.com/weather/wx/2002/ma02.htm