2013 ORCA Schedule is FINAL

The cat-alist schedule is more detailed because it is a combination of the ORCA specific events, Hobie Division 16 and Hobie Division 11 regattas. Some Division 11 regattas are possible when driving from Toronto. Why? As there are less events in Hobie Division 16 but especially because the level of competition is high so you can sharpen your teeth!

Cat-alist 100 Likes!

Just want to thank Arja Pennanen-Lytle for being our 100th Like on cat-alist.com. Off the charts, out of bounds, off the hook!

2013 F18 Americas Championship Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is pleased to announce that with the help of F18 sailor John Casey, we have been selected to host the 2013 F18 Americas Championship Regatta.

The weeklong event will start October 19th and run through October 26, 2013. This is immediately following the 2013 Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous, allowing the F18’s sailors, should they choose to, the opportunity to get out there and familiarize themselves with our waters prior to the Championship. You can also follow the regatta happenings on Facebook at www.facebook.com/2013F18AmericasChampionship.

To Buy/Sell Catamarans Tips

When listing a boat for sale - specify

The manufacturer, e.g. Hobie Cat, Nacra, Inter, Prindle, Solcat, ...
The year (you can check the year by reading the serial number on the transom, i.e. back of the hulls. The last two digits are the year of production)
Color of hulls
Any add ons (e.g. cat tracks, trailer, sail box)
Where the boat is located, i.e. city/state or city/province.

When listing a boat wanted - specify

The manufacturer, e.g. Hobie Cat, Nacra, Inter, Prindle, Solcat, ...
The year range you would like
Any add ons (e.g. cat tracks, trailer, sail box)
Where you are located, i.e. city/state or city/province and how far you are willing to travel.

Good questions to ask

Has the boat been sailed in salt water?

Good things to look for

Push down on the top deck. Is it spongy? If it gives too much there could be delamination in the hulls, this is not good.
If the boat has been moored, then do not touch it.
If it is a Hobie 16 or Hobie 14 (boat with pylons), lift one hull. Does the other come with it? If it does, it is a good boat, if it doesn't then the boat needs to have the pylons re-epoxyed. This is doable, but a bit of a job.
Does the boat take on water? Are the hulls wet inside, do they have water inside? A little bit when you sail is ok, but you should not have gallons.
Roll out the sails, are they still crispy or are they like bedsheets (blown out)
If it is a Hobie 17 or Hobie 21, check to see if the wing wells drain water, fill the wells and see if the water runs into the boat. If they leak it is repairable, but a bit of a job.
Most of the rest is fairly visible, look it over totally.

Photographer: Joaquim Santos, www.eye4photos.ca

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