Chicago 6 Day Weather Forcast

May 13, 2011

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It is forcast to be Chance of a Thunderstorm at 10:00 PM CDT on May 20, 2012
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90°/57°		 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 10:00 PM CDT on May 21, 2012
Partly Cloudy
70°/50°		 It is forcast to be Clear at 10:00 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Clear
68°/52°		 It is forcast to be Clear at 10:00 PM CDT on May 23, 2012
Clear
77°/63°		 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 10:00 PM CDT on May 24, 2012
Partly Cloudy
82°/66°		 It is forcast to be Fog at 10:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Fog
79°/63°

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Shields Nationals

January 6, 2012

Hellcat rounds the leeward mark. Seawanhaka Corinthian YC and Oakcliff Sailing Center Oyster Bay, New York September 21-24, 2011

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Strictly Sail 2010

December 30, 2011

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Strictly Sail Chicago 2012

December 24, 2011

Strictly Sail Chicago Show held annually at Navy Pier in Chicago is the sailing event of the year with boats tours,  gear demos,  interactive seminars and of course the remote control sailing pond. Dates Thursday, January 26th to  Sunday, January 29th Hours 11am–8pm Thursday & Friday, 10am–7pm Saturday, 10am–5pm Sunday Location Navy Pier, Festival Hall A&B, 600 East [...]

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Rigging Inspection Checklist

October 19, 2011

Rigging Checklist Are chainplates aligned with the turnbuckles, stays, and shrouds? Are there any signs of leaking around chainplates? Are terminal fittings (swage fittings, Sta-Lok, Norseman, etc.) free of cracks, bends, and rust? Are turnbuckles sufficiently lubricated so that they turn freely? Are turnbuckle barrels secured to the threads, either with rings, cotter pins, or [...]

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Mast Crutch Sytem

October 18, 2011

Like many sailors, I’m always looking for new design ideas and tips for my boat (Catalina 30 ). I’ve learned a ton  from the owner of  Northern Light who has posted online a plethora of modifications which have been invaluable to me as a novice C30 owner. As part of safety and maintenance of my [...]

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Splicing Line in Three Easy Steps!

June 14, 2011

I wanted to splice line for my travelers…lets see if it can be done. Thank you youtube! Part #1   Part #2   Part #3

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Catalina 30 used for prototype of Schock 40?

June 14, 2011

An interesting article from 2003 on 10 questions with  sailing architect Matt Brown where they discuss the development of the Schock 40 and that he had used a Catalina 30 as a prototype. Sailing Anarchy – How involved were you with the Schock 40, and how did you guys convince Tom to build something so [...]

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Why Ventilate?

June 13, 2011

BoatUS posts a great article on ventilation and why. Unattended boats generate humidity and moisture below because of water, air, and hull surface temperatures that are never identical and always changing. While true even in a “dry” climate, this process accelerates in a humid climate. When you ventilate your boat, you want to do more [...]

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Bilge Fan for Engine Ventilation

June 12, 2011

Some of the best modifications I’ve seen to date for a Catalina 30 are on Dan Flick’s website. This fan is located at the end of the flexduct that feeds the bilge blower. It’s purpose is to run continuously and silently, always moving air out of the engine compartment. It’s constructed with a 3″-to-4″ PVC [...]

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