Around the World of Sailing

15 May 2002

Short Tack: Featured Brokerage
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/my/0515/st.htm

Chassuer, a 1999 Nonsuch 33, is well worth a look. The
equipment list is long in quantity and quality. Highlights
include a teak trimmed steering wheel, dodger and bimini, a
1500 watt inverter and carbon fibre mast. Chassuer is
located in Muskegon.

Specifications
http://www.yachtworld.com/broker/br_listing_full_detail.jsp?company=torresen&url=&boat_id=924780&align=left&units=Feet&page=broker&currency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=33264&mls_true=

Short Tack: Clipper Needs Help
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/my/0515/st.htm

The Clipper Ship Cutty Sark, launched in 1869, is now a dry
land museum ship in Greenwich England. Not surprisingly, as
with most watery craft, the Cutty Sark needs some
maintenance.

Leaks in the main deck have run into the bilge causing
electro-chemical decay in the wood keel. It maybe possible
to solve the problem via electrolysis. However, since the
ship is a composite of wood and metal it is not certain if
this will work. If this does not work the ship will need to
be disassembled for the keel to be worked on. Plans are to
replace the deck also.

Links:
Restoration Info
http://www.cuttysark.org.uk/2002rest.html
History
http://www.cuttysark.org.uk/stories.html

Short Tack: Around Alone News
Available on line at:
http://www.torresen.com/news/atwos/2002/my/0515/st.htm

Recent Around Alone news included a switch in entrants in
Class 1, plus the entry of one of the most famous Open 60's.

In South Carolina, the three US entries, 2 in class II and 1
in Class I, are preparing for the September start.

Great Lakes based Everest Horizontal has also received some
notable media coverage.

Brad Van Liew announced today that fashion designer Tommy
Hilfiger will serve as Van Liew's title sponsor. His Finot
50 will be named the Tommy Hilfiger Freedom America yacht.
To see the yachts color scheme visit
http://www.oceanracing.org

Links:
Latest News
http://www.torresen.com/aroundalone/2002/news/051402.htm
Everest Horizontal in Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-0205110201may11.story
Uncle Knucklehead
http://www.autoweek.com/columnists/cat_content_columnists.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=columnists&loc_code=index&content_code=01984972