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After the cedar strips have been faired, fill any of the large gaps before laminating two layers of glass cloth over the plug surface.

A few years ago, the Lake Hopatcong A fleet purchased an old Boyer to use as a loaner to be used by prospective members, sailors wanting to fleet race while their boat was being repaired, and other wannabe's looking for a yee-haw ride. Sadly, our boat was destroyed in the Halloween snowstorm when it was crushed by a large oak branch. Ken Kirkland's boat was sitting next to the club boat and was also destroyed. (see photos).

If you are still planning your spring and you're planning on coming to Texas for the Nationals we have another option for more sailing.

Several folks have asked about bringing their boats directly to Houston after the Admirals Cup. Not only are you welcome to do that but you are more than welcome to join us for the Annual Elissa Regatta at Houston Yacht Club, March 31-April 1.

The Elissa is our Galveston based "real" tall ship. She's the real deal.

http://www.galvestonhistory.org/1877_tall_ship_elissa.asp

Hello A-Cat Class Officers and Owners of Boats Listed for Sale,

My name is Chad Freitas, I help to run the Skiff Sailing Foundation here in SF Bay. We have been involved in mostly 18's, 49er's and 29er's. Two years ago, Davi generously donated his XJ to our 501c3. We later received a Waterrat. Hundreds of people since have been exposed to the A Cat on SF Bay whether sailing these boats or watching them fly by. The Waterrat was certainly the most sailed cat on the bay in 2011. At least 35 competitive racers have sailed one of the two boats out of Richmond YC for their first time. Many of these were experienced skiff sailors, and some Jrs. For the majority, this was their first ever Catamaran sailing.

After years of use, A cats often get beat up and need a little attention. The hull bottoms get the worst of the wear and those unsightly scratch, dings and scraps just have to go. Painting and re-fairing a boat is a time consuming, costly procedure if done professionally. But there is a way to resurface the bottom of you're a cat in your own garage with no spray equipment or air compressor.

Many of you might have seen A cats painted with a black/ dark gray bottom, The surface coating is most like called Hullspeed. This epoxy, silicon paint is purposely designed to reduce friction and making your craft go faster through the water. I have applied Hullspeed to 3 of my A cats with good success. I understand it might not appeal to everyone, especially those who like plain white boats.

Mexico was in turmoil as leaders attempted to determine an optimal form of government. In 1835, when President Antonio López de Santa Anna abolished the Constitution of 1824, granting himself enormous powers over the government, wary colonists in Texas began forming Committees of Correspondence and Safety. In the Mexican interior, several states revolted against the new centralist policies.

 

The Texas Revolution officially began on October 2, 1835, in the Battle of Gonzales.

The 2012 A-Cat Nationals NOR is released................registration is open

The Battle of San Jacinto looms

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Remember to be closest to the field of play book your reservations soonest at the club 281-471-1255.

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