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Loe Real Finishes Ensenada Race First; Pre-Sunset

Byline: Rick Roberts

Bill Gibbs couldn’t stop smiling when he said, “We’ve done this race 14 times and we’ve never seen the wind this good.”

Max Phelps said, “It took us four hours to sail the last 2 miles.”

Was this the same race? In this year’s Lexus Newport-to-Ensenada Yacht Race, it depended on what boat you were on. The fastest finished soon enough to seize the glory; the slowest suffered some agony of windless drifting, but only near the end.

At mid-day April 27, about 180 of the 203 starters had finished. That remarkable tally was largely attributed to the wind holding strong well past the border until entering Todos Santos Bay. The 66th running of the 126-nautical mile race from Newport Beach to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula teased several boats with visions of records.

Howard Enloe’s Loe Real , a Jenn 60 trimaran, became the only boat besides the late Steve Fossett’s 60-foot Stars & Stripes catamaran in 1998 to finish before sundown April 26, just after 7 p.m. — but it missed Fossett’s record of 6 hours, 46 minutes, 30 seconds by 17 minutes, 21 seconds with a clocking of 7:03:51.

Not only that, but with its minus-205 handicap, Loe Real owed Gibbs’ Afterburner about an hour and 40 minutes — and the 52-foot catamaran blew in about 43 minutes later, with plenty of time to spare to claim the race’s biggest prize: the President of U.S.A. Trophy for best corrected time overall, including multihulls and monohulls.

In addition to the trophy, Gibbs won a two-year lease from the title sponsor on a 2014 Lexus IS F Sport.

Later April 26, Tom Holthus’ Bad Pak , an STP 65 designed by Reichel/Pugh, was the first monohull for the second consecutive year. It finished under a brilliant full moon just before 11 p.m. — in 10 hours, 58 minutes, 30 seconds. That was 20 minutes, 40 seconds shy of Doug Baker’s mark of 10:37:50 aboard Magnitude 80 in 2009.

“Good breeze all the way,” Holthus said. “We went around the (Coronado) islands with 18 to 20 knots a couple of times, then into (Todos Santos) Bay you hit the transition about 3 miles from the finish … the wind went to under 5 knots for a while and switched. We had the spinnaker up and then the jib to go upwind.”

The crew sensed that wasn’t good.

“No one said a word,” Holthus said. “We all knew the situation, but no one was talking about it.”

Ah, so near, so far. But someone has to win.

Gibbs said of Enloe’s team, “They have a good boat and they sailed it well. They crossed us near the border and went inside the Coronados. We kept going” … and went outside?

“Actually, we went through the islands,” a crewmember said, revealing an uncommon strategy.

NorCal Meanie Takes Maxi Class Win While over the past 66 years, Newport-to-Ensenada Race participants and winners have been mostly a Southern California fraternity of friends and family, that changed this year.

Tom Akin, a St. Francis Yacht Club member from Sausalito, had sailed several Ensenada Races before this one, but none since 1987. However, he slipped back into the scene this year with a boat named Meanie , to win the Maxi class for serious ocean racers.

The new bright blue Reichel/Pugh 52 was somewhat overlooked among the 203 entries in 16 classes, all but 18 of which reached Ensenada — a positive tally attributed to the wind holding strong well past the border until entering Todos Santos Bay — but Akin seems back to stay.

“I had to take time off to raise two children,” he said.

That duty long past, he has returned in force with a solid crew, building a resume of success with a win in the 2006 Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Hawaii and a close second overall in the 2009 Transpacific Yacht Race on the TP52 Flash , with another San Francisco sailor — Paul Cayard — on board.

Meanie was not the first Maxi to finish — that was Bob Lane’s Medicine Man less than 10 minutes ahead. But the Andrews 63 from Long Beach that won the major President of U.S.A. Trophy last year owed him six seconds a mile in corrected handicap time. That gave Meanie a final clocking of 15 hours, 29 seconds to the rival’s 15:02:14.

“They were really a class act,” Akin said of Lane and his team. “When we finished, they applauded and cheered us, knowing we had just enough time on them.”

It was a satisfying effort considering that “we had the worst start in the fleet,” Akin said. “We got pushed up into irons (head to wind) at the line and couldn’t move. We finally left two minutes after everybody else.”

From there, with a northwest wind building near the coast, it was a tactical matter.

“Our plan was to stay within 5 miles of shore,” Akin said. “We knew it was going to be a little quiet inside the bay, so we waited and jibed with Medicine Man in 17 knots (of wind). And then, all of a sudden it died, 2 miles out.”

Medicine Man went left looking for an edge, while Meanie went right until it could tack and reach directly to the finish — just close enough behind Medicine Man .

Meanie ’s crew included navigator Skip McCormick, tactician Jeffrey Thorpe, bowman Hogan Beatie, trimmers Paul Allen and Ben Mercer, pumps Casey Fitzgerald and Eric Hoh.

Newport-to-Ensenada Race Results

Class Winners (Best corrected handicap time) MAXI (11 boats): Meanie (RP 52), Tom Akin, St. Francis YC, 11:46:44 elapsed time, 15:00:29 corrected time.

ORCA (6): Afterburner (52-foot catamaran), Bill Gibbs, Pierpont Bay YC, 7:47:11 ET, 13:08:01 CT.

PHRF-A (25): Horizon (SCZ 50M), Jack Taylor, Dana Point YC, 15:18:54 ET, 15:31:24 CT.

PHRF-B (21): Abacus (Flying Tiger), Timothy Chin, Silver Gate YC, 17:20:58 ET, 15:53:28 CT.

PHRF-C (19): Avanti (JNNU 54DS), Jim LaBarge, California YC, 19:41:48 ET, 17:11:48 CT.

PHRF-D (14): Day Tripper II (Hunter 40), Andy Horning, Seal Beach YC, 20:48:12 ET, 17:15:42 CT.

PHRF-E (12): Sea Maiden (Ericson 35-3), Carolyn/Sandra Sherman, Southwestern YC, 20:39:14 ET, 16:29:14 CT.

PHRF-F (7): Hematoma (Hunter 34), Scott Kramer, Alamitos Bay YC, 22:46:26 ET, 17:46:26 CT.

PHRF-G (10): Wiwo Ole II (Chyle 36), Daniel Hodge, Dana Point YC, 22:58:49 ET, 16:18:49 CT.

J/120 (9): J Almighty , Michael Hatch, San Diego YC, 18:00:23 ET, 16:45:23 CT.

CRUZ SPINNAKER-A (12): Tara (Catalina 36T), Nik Froehlich, Newport Harbor YC, 23:08:13 ET, 18:01:58 CT.

CRUZ SPINNAKER-B (9): Inquisitor (ESP 37), Larry Sharpless, Seal Beach YC, 22:00:32 ET, 16:35:32 CT.

CRUZ GENERAL-A (5): Stella Maris (Hylas 46), Tom Madden, Bahia Corinthian YC, 19:23:34 ET, 17:56:58 CT.

CRUZ GENERAL-B (19): Enchanted Lady (Robts 55K), Andy Sibert, Seal Beach YC, 19:52:06 ET, 17:19:32 CT.

CRUZ NON-SPINNAKER-A (9): Blind Date (Morgan 38-3), 23:27:19 ET, 18:27:19 CT.

CRUZ NON-SPINNAKER-B (15): California Dreamer (Catalina 30T), John Baranger, Dana Point YC, 23:22:58 ET, 16:57:33 CT.

First 10 Finishers

1st: Loe Real (ORCA; Jenn 60 trimaran), Howard Enloe, Silver Gate YC, 7 hours, 3 minutes, 51 seconds (corrected handicap time 14:10:56).

2nd: Afterburner (ORCA; 52’ catamaran), Bill Gibbs, Pierpont Bay YC, 7:47:11 (CT 13:08:01).

3rd: Go Cart (ORCA), Chris Slagerman, California YC, 10:00:50 (CT 13:54:10).

4th: Bad Pak (Maxi), Tom Holthus, San Diego YC, 10:58:30 (CT 13:54:10).

5th: Medicine Man (Andrews 63), Long Beach YC, 11:35:59 (CT 15:02:14).

6th: Meanie (Maxi), Tom Akin, YC unlisted, 11:46:44 (CT 15:00:29).

7th: OEX (Maxi), John Sangmeister, New York YC, 12:57:09 (CT 16:17:09).

8th: Alchem y (Maxi), Per Peterson, Oceanside YC, 13:03:37 (CT 16:01:37).

9th: Retro (Maxi), Doug Baker/David Team, Long Beach YC/Newport Harbor YC, 13:36:55 (CT 16:25:40).

10th: Taxi Dancer (Maxi), Tom Parker, Santa Barbara YC, 13:37:00 (CT 16:32:00).

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Published on July 2nd, 2013 | by Editor

Now Nearing Critical Mass

Published on July 2nd, 2013 by Editor -->

After racing his Sig 45 Vamonos last fall in the St. Francis Yacht Club Big Boat Series, Tom Siebel was ready for more. In this case, more was to step up from the racer/cruiser catamaran to the MOD70, a full on one design racing trimaran.

The MOD70 circuit got launched in 2012 with a transatlantic race and a four-week European tour from Germany to Italy with a mix of distance racing and inshore racing for five teams. It was a proof of concept, and it worked.

With seven MOD70s built, the desire was to corral them in Europe, to maintain critical mass in the multihull rich region. But with 2013 being an organizational year for the class, it gave Siebel the chance to buy one of the boats and bring it to California.

Franck David, Executive Director of Multi One Design SA, saw an opportunity.

“It was a good surprise to be in contact with Tom Siebel,” explained David. “Now we have one boat in California. For us it’s a new era. We are trying to promote the MOD70 on the west coast of America.”

Siebel and his Orion Racing team had been training in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but were in San Diego to showcase the boat before continuing to San Francisco for the summer.

“In Europe there are a lot of inshore and offshore racing teams on multihulls, but not so much in America,” observed David. “But with the America’s Cup, there is new interest now, and we hope that the MOD70 helps some people to fulfill their new interest.”

The west coast is now nearing critical mass, with Orion Racing joining the 60-foot trimaran Loe Real, 72-foot trimaran Tritium, and the newly arrived 60-foot trimaran Groupama 2.

“The MOD70 is intended for both inshore and offshore racing, so it would seem well suited for the mix of racing out west,” David said. “And because the boat is designed around the one design concept, it was our intent to insure it is durable, and easy to sail and manage.”

All he needs now is an audience of salivating America’s Cup spectators eager to take the step too.

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N2E: Not just another race; it's sailing history and the history of sailing all in one

In 1947, founding members of the Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) set out to promote the sport of ocean racing, seamanship and the development of sailing activities in Southern California by hosting races for all those interested and decided to help fund junior programs and sponsor accomplished amateurs to support that mission.

NOSA members called the first race the Governor’s Cup. An invitation to Governor Earl Warren, inviting him to present the first trophy in the small fishing village of Ensenada, Mexico, was sent via telegraph.

These were the years just after the war. Couples who launched the baby boom generation were moving into the state and looking for homes, at an average cost of $7,700. The bikini was gaining popularity, as was television. A gallon of gas was 16 cents. The fastest and most modern sailboats had wooden hulls and flew natural-fiber sails.

One hundred and seventeen boats paid $22.50 to register for that just-for-fun race April 23, 1948. Newport Harbor Yacht Club kindly hosted. Thanks to winds estimated to have blown at a swift 25–35 knots, only 65 boats finished the 125-nautical mile contest.

It was a grand kick-off to a race that is not historically known for blustery winds. In the years that followed, the renamed Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race (N2E) became an event with a full and rich history documented by names etched onto the sides of four dozen trophies. More significantly, it’s the story of an ever-changing experience that exceeded goals set by its founders; an ongoing narrative of mankind’s quest to pit sailboat against competitors and nature in the quest of breaking records or simply finishing. But it’s also an ongoing record of innovation and the rise of technology in sailing.

Thanks to the handicap system however, the boat that is first to finish, thereby winning for Best Elapsed time, might not win or even place in its class. Alternately, a cruising boat that sails beyond expectations could score the Best Corrected Time All Boats; winning the Tommy Bahama Trophy offered since 2004. It is kind of like in 2009 when Sojourn , a Catalina 30 in PHRF K won Best Corrected Time despite finishing 10 hours behind record-breaker Magnitude 80 and 12 hours behind Best Elapsed Time winner Loe Real . Each year, N2E is really anyone’s race.

Through the years, it is the just-for-fun sailors who repeatedly show up with their friends in search of adventure; a challenge with a spirit of competition who will always be the heart and soul of N2E.

Every name on every trophy is significant. And some of the most recognizable names in the sailing world are etched onto the highly coveted trophies; those for Best Elapsed Time, Best Corrected Time and many others for those scoring the fastest times in more than 45 classes and categories.

Arguably, the winningest and most famous sailor of the race is America's Cup skipper, Dennis Conner. Conner and crew won best elapsed time honors seven times from 1989 through 1996 on the 60-foot Americans Cup catamaran Stars and Stripes . Two years later, adventurer Steve Fossett captained the same Stars and Stripes to Ensenada in a time so fast it took 18 years to best. It was just last year that businessman Tom Siebel's Orion, an ORMA70 with a crew of eight, broke the record with a staggering elapsed time of 5:17:26.

Then there is everyman Bill Gibbs, a multiple-race winner who swept best elapsed time wins from 2002 through 2004 then again in 2011 and 2012 aboard Afterburner , a 1987 52-foot Tennant Bladerunner-design catamaran built in New Zealand.

2004, 2010 and 2013 were banner years when Gibbs and his friends sailed to the podium to collect the coveted Tommy Bahama Trophy for Best Corrected overall. But for all the wins, there were disappointments too. Afterburner did not finish four times due to breakages.

Proving that every year on the ocean is different and big comebacks are just a race away, Gibbs returned to the podium in 2016 to collect the top three trophies for the inaugural N2E of Wahoo , a new 47-foot Schionning GF 1400 catamaran that he claimed was a lightweight cruising boat. With the wins, Gibbs name has been etched 25 times onto N2E trophies.

To say that multihull yachts have done well in N2E would be an understatement. To date, they've claimed more than 70% of first-to-finish honors. The multihull revolution started in 1955. Real Estate development had replaced oil and agriculture as the state’s leading industry. Disneyland opened, polyester sails debuted and Warren Seaman raced a new kind of ride. Tokerau was neither a catamaran nor a trimaran; but a Hawaiian outrigger canoe-inspired proa. Seaman and Rudy Choy were partners of CSK; both were pioneering multihull designers. Choy is credited with creating many winning catamaran designs and scored N2E wins aboard Imua in 1963 and 1964. On Aikane X5, Choy earned trophies in 1985, 1987 and 1988.

The 60-foot trimaran that stared in the movie Waterworld, renamed Loe Real and helmed by Loe Enloe, won Best Elapsed Time honors in 2009 and 2010. For the last three years, Enloe’s 60-MOD Mighty Merloe dueled with Orion in an attempt to break the old record. The pair of technological marvels brought some of sailing's latest and greatest advancements to N2E's course.

James Arness, of TV show Gunsmoke, has his name on the Alice Purcell trophy. In 1968, his 58 catamaran Sea Smoke was fastest in the west. Through the years, some of Hollywood’s finest have raced. They sought the same thrill of victory as racers whose new affordable fiberglass boats began filling marinas opening in Marina del Rey, Long Beach and Dana Point in the early 70s.

Actors Humphrey Bogart and Buddy Ebsen, news anchor Walter Cronkite and comedienne Vicki Lawrence were just some of the celebrities who have participated. Movie producer Milton Bren and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad also raced alongside a growing fleet of PHRF racers and against competitive would-be legends like Bill Ficker and Dave Ullman. Radio personality, Dr. Laura has entered at least two boats over the years.

It was 1975 before Ragtime , one of the most storied wooden monohulls, finished first to break a string of multihull wins. The 1963 New Zealand-built Ragtime took the sailing world by storm, even upsetting the 1973 Transpacific Yacht Race with a record-breaking finish. Ragtime  won N2E again in 1977. That same year, the 67-foot Merlin , one of an emerging class of ultralight displacement boats, or ULDBs, set a Transpac record that would stand for 20 years. But it would be another four years before any monohull beat the multis for Best Elapsed Time.

It was not celebrities or the chance to race in the company of sailing elite that drove participation. The more people took part, the more participants experienced the camaraderie sailing is famous for. With an average of 400 to 500 boats competing every year in the early 80's, new racers got to discover an experience that took strangers and made them best friends and turned yacht club members into families.

In 1983, a record 675 boats entered the race; establishing the contest as the World’s Largest International Yacht Race. A legion of entries and a northern front in 1984 created maybe the most spectacular finish of any race when 180 boats crossed the finish line within 10 minutes.

Sail lofts were producing laminated sails that were lighter, stronger and more stretch resistant than single layer Dacron. Motorola introduced the first mobile phone. As different styles of boats emerged, NOSA establishing new classes to accommodate and encourage further growth of the sport. Although new ultra-lights and maxi-yachts were clearly the next big thing, NOSA equally welcomed cruising classes, offered divisions of non-spinnaker classes and even a class for ancient mariners; you know: the types of boats that sailed in that first race.

And for every new class, there’s a trophy. With the thanks and support of sponsors and local manufacturers, brand specific classes were added and trophies offered. Women started taking the helm so they got a trophy too. In 2017, a new trophy will be offered for the all-woman crew who best the cruising class. Through the years, NOSA had amassed a museum of magnificent, priceless trophies.

Through the 90s, the maxi class exploded with bigger, faster and lighter boats. Radar, weather faxes, GPS technology grew by leaps and bounds. By the late 90s Roy Disney’s 68-Andrews, Pyewacket ; the fastest in 1999, 2001 (and on newer Pyewacket in 2006) dominated racing in Southern California and beyond. Although Disney broke a lot of records on Pyewacket, it was Aszhou , a 63-foot Australian-built Reichel Pugh that in 2016 made it to Ensenada in less than 10 hours - a record almost unthinkable by the sailors of the first race and by many who struggled over the years to cross the finish by the mid Sunday deadline.

Sailed by skipper Steve Maheen, Aszhou set an amazing new monohull record time of 9:35:34 on its first N2E. It beat Doug Baker’s Magnitude 80, which set the previous record for monohulls in 2009 while capping three-race streak. And although Aszhou destroyed the previous record by more than 90 minutes, three other Maxi's in the 2016 race; Pyewacket, Zephyrus and Medicine Man (that won top honors in the class) also beat the old record.

In 2022, Rio100 , a custom Bakewell White and its crew, led by owner Manouch Moshayedi, set a new N2E elapsed time record for a monohull at 7:02:17 , six out of seven boats in the Maxi Class clocked in faster than the previous record set in 2016. George Hershman and Mark Coming’s  Good Energy , a Reichel Pugh 63, sistership to former record-holder  Aszhous , arrived second at 8.32.49, shaving 1:02:45 off the old record.

The 2022 win also gives Peter Isler the exclusive distinction of being part of two record-holding crews. The multihull record set by the Mod70  Orion  in 2016, and now the monohull record set by  Rio100 .

Embracing the relationship with the Transpac Race, board members added a longer course around the San Clemente Island in 2015 to serve as an offshore qualifier. Since it is not exclusive for potential or existing Transpac participants, NOSA members hope that race veterans will want to challenge their yacht and their crew by taking the less scenic yet more challenging route. On the flipside, also in 2016, a well-received short-course became available for racers based in San Diego.

Certainly, times are different and much has changed since that first race. But directives by the organization’s founders have served NOSA well - by embracing change and making the race more inclusive, the sport of ocean racing has evolved with a host of friends and relationships established along the way.

Yet even today, NOSA members tasked with continuing the traditions still stop and ask every sailor they meet "Won’t you race with us? How can we make it fun and competitive for you?

NOSA HISTORY

NOSA was formed at a meeting of local sailors looking to create opportunities to race their sailboats on August 15, 1947. According to NOSA’s constitution, as determined at that first meeting, “The object of the Association shall be to encourage and promote the racing and cruising of sailing yachts in Southern California, and, in particular, to encourage ocean events for such yachts in the vicinity of Newport Harbor.”

Founding member Cliff Chapman became the association’s first president. Harold Adams, G.L. Carrington, E.H. Frazer, Logan Hendrickson, A.W. Lewis, Ed Munsey, Thomas Rutter and L.W. Wonn, were the first set of elected officers. Together, they created a temporary set of by-laws that were later adopted as NOSA’s Constitution. At the time, annual membership dues were $2. The logo they designed is unchanged.

PHOTO: NOSA’s  first Organizational and Constitutional Booklet, printed with private funds, stated its objectives, outlined by-laws for members and determined how races would be run. The original booklet is part of NOSA’s archives, held in UCI’s Langson Library; special collections.

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I am doing the same race as some guy 60 years ago, before I was born.  I might get my name on the same trophy.   Celebrities add a lot of fun to N2E’s history.  We have movie stars, sailing rock stars and famous boats.   You might get to share a trophy with one of them.  It’s kind of special. Glancing over the NOSA trophy names, it is easy to spot the famous among the not-so famous.  It is hard not to notice that there are a lot of multihulls listed.   I don’t have room to list them all, just the highlights.   Warren Seaman was fastest in 1955 on Tokerau.   Neither a catamaran nor a trimaran, Tokerau was a proa, inspired by the outrigger canoes of Hawaii.   Warren was part of CSK, a pioneering multihull design firm in SoCal.   His partner, Rudy Choy, is credited with many early fast catamaran designs and was fastest on Imua in 1963 & 1964, as well as in 1985, 1987, and 1988 on Aikane X5.    James Arness was fastest in 1968 on his catamaran Sea Smoke.   James is better known as Marshall Matt Dillon on the old TV show Gunsmoke.  Michael Kane was fastest in 1972 on Hurry Kane and in 1980 on Crusader, a 55’ trimaran.   Michael went on to some fame setting the 1980 Singlehanded Transpac record and later chasing the Flying Cloud record from New York to San Francisco.   Steve Fossett was fastest in 1995 and 1997 on Lakota, an ORMA 60 trimaran, and in 1998 on Stars and Stripes, the 1988 America’s Cup catamaran.

The most famous sailor of all has to be Dennis Conner who finished first in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1996 on the same Stars and Stripes AC catamaran.   Seven times, sheesh!  Switching to the not-so-famous and modern times, Mike Leneman was first in 2000 on Delta Vee (F-31 tri), Bill Gibbs on Afterburner (52’ cat) in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2011, and Loe Enloe on Loe Real, the 60’ Waterworld trimaran, in 2009 & 2010. Is a multihull always fastest?  Not at all.

But it was 1975 before a mono finished first, the famous Ragtime.   Was she the first ULDB?  She was also fastest in 1977, both skippered by a Mr.  White.   In 1982 it was none other than the famous Merlin that beat the multis, skippered by P.  McEachern, B.  Gardner, and H.  Schofield.   In 1985 it was Fred Preiss on Christine.   Then we have Roy, as in Roy Disney, fastest in 1999, 2001 on the old Pyewacket, and in 2006 on new Pyewacket.   Mike Cambell &Stephen Williams were fastest on Peligroso in 2005.   Doug Baker was fastest on Magnitude 80 in 2007 & 2008.  Tom Holthus and Bad Pak were fastest in 2012.    I’ll bet you recognize some of these names. 2013 is your next chance to come out and be part of N2E history.   You don’t have to have the fastest boat to have a great time.   The joy of sailing, the challenge of racing, the parties, Ensenada, and the camaraderie of fellow racers will provide the great time.   Having a great time is all it takes to be a winner.

Visit the NOSA website , to enter the race.   Enter by Dec.  31, 2012 and receive a $50 discount . And jump in the discussion thread if you wish.

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Originally created in 1953 by Commodore Ken Baker in partnership with the Club de Yates de Acapulco, this race was sailed from San Diego to Acapulco; a 1430 nautical mile course that yachts of the era took up to 14 days to complete.

Part of the early popularity of the Acapulco Race was to lure the returning American racers to the incredibly scenic cruising waters and ports of the emerging Mexican Rivera between Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas. In 1976, with people’s leisure time shrinking and because the latter third of the race was often sailed in lighter winds, the race finish was shortened to Las Hadas, some 300 miles to the north. At this time, our Club de Yates de Acapulco friends thought it would be great to take advantage of our presence in their waters and start a regional weeklong event of day racing combining the fleets of the Mexican Rivera with our Southern Californian participants. The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit, or MEXORC as it has become known, has since flourished and always follows the finish of the SDYC race. It is the crown jewel of Mexican regattas and is a key enhancement to today’s Vallarta Race.

In 1998, SDYC was asked by a group of Vallarta yachtsmen if we’d consider finishing our race in their waters and the finish was moved to beautiful Banderas Bay. As good fortune would have it, this inaugural race was the fastest up to 1998, with Roy Disney’s Pyewacket sailing the 1000 NM course in 3 days 21 hrs 55m and 36 sec. Also that year, world adventurer Steve Fossett with his crew on the Open 60 trimaran Lakota , completed the same distance in 2 days 14 hrs 20 mins and 17 secs, a 16 knot average! In 2004, SDYC was approached by the new ownership at Las Hadas about having our race return to their location. This race was also marked by good winds and record-breaking runs, Richard Compton’s Alchemy winning the race in less than four days.

In 2006 the race returned to Vallarta and 2 boats have dominated the last 4 races: Dennis Pennell’s Blue Blazes from SDYC in 2006 and 2012 and Peligroso skippered by Dale Williams of LBYC/StFYC in 2008, and skippered by SDYC’s Lorenzo Berho in 2010. The course elapsed time record for monohulls from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta was also broken in 2010 by Bill Turpin’s R/P77 Akela finishing in 3 days 8 hrs 52 minutes and 01 second.

In 2012 the Puerto Vallarta race accepted entries from multi-hulls for the first time and that first entry was H.L. Enloe’s 60-foot trimaran Loe Real sped down the course setting a benchmark time of 4 days 01 hours and 55 min for the fastest multi-hull time. Fast forward to 2014 and  the multi-hulls now had two entries with Enloe coming back with a bigger and faster trimaran the ORMA60 Mighty Merloe (ex Groupama ) and Tom Siebel’s Mod 70 trimaran Orion . Both boats made fast work of the race course with Orion recording the fastest multi-hull time at 2 days 08 hours and 55 minutes.

 In 2022 Roy P. Disney's  Pyewacket 70 , a Volvo 70, set the monohull course record with a time of 3 days 04 hours and 44 minutes, which eclipsed Manouch Moshayedi’s 2016 record on Rio100 . 

The popularity and draw of the present Vallarta Race comes from many things: the challenging course, great competition, reliable spring winds, a full moon for the race and a finish in the warm waters of Banderas Bay.

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The Tri from Water World, Where is she?

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I was painfully thinking and then I wondered on the Tri that was the focal point in the movie "Water World". Does any one know of her were abouts? Or her history after the movie had been made?  

Inspired by racing trimarans built by Jeanneau Advanced Technologies' multi-hull division Lagoon; a custom 60 foot (18 m) yacht was designed by Marc Van Peteghem & Vincent Lauriot-Prevost VPLP, and built in France by Lagoon. Two versions were built, 1) a relatively standard racing trimaran for distance shots, and 2) an effects-laden transforming trimaran for closeup shots, and the aforementioned transformation. The first trimaran was launched on 2 April 1994, and first surpassed 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) in September of that year.[5] The transforming version was first seen in the film as a sort of raft with a three-bladed egg-beater windmill. When needed levers could be triggered that would flatten the windmill blades while raising a hidden mast to full racing height. This was followed by revealing a boom previously hidden in the hull, and automated unfurling of the two sails. Once the transformation was complete this version could actually sail, although not as well as the dedicated racer.[5] The first boat is stored in a lake at Universal Studios Florida, and the second is in private hands in San Diego, California. [5] Click to expand...

waterworld trimaran One of the waterworld trimarans lives in the marina just across the road from the san diego airport. think it's harbor island.  

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Trimaran in the film

A trimaran is a type of three-hulled sailing vessel, with a central hull and two outrigger hulls (or floats) attached with lateral beams. Due to the speed-based design, trimarans are often used in yacht racing.

In the Waterworld film and wider franchise , a heavily modified trimaran - perhaps the last of its type in the ocean-covered world - is the signature vessel and home of the protagonist, The Mariner .

• 1 Description
• 4.2 Video games
• 7 Production history
• 8.1 Concept art
• 8.2 Production gallery
• 8.3 Behind the scenes
• 8.4 Current ship
• 9 External Links
• 11 References

Description [ ]

The trimaran was 60 feet long, and when the sail was unfurled, it had an 85 foot high boom.

It was ramshackle and weather-beaten, the same as all other vessels and structures on Waterworld. It had been repaired multiple times over the years using all manner of materials, including metals, nylons, plastics and fiberglass. However the Mariner had added many of his own customisations over the years, enabling it to be manned by a single sailor. He had also added netting across from the main hull to the outrigger hulls. There is also a number of decorations made from trinkets the Mariner had made salvaged from the ocean floor, of which are kept in his collection in the interior of the vessel; these decorations include such items as wind chimes made from computer chips.

The trimaran has two 'modes'. In trawling mode, the Mariner's trimaran could use an 'eggbeater sail'. When needed, this could be quickly stowed and away and a more traditional yet impressively large sail could be unfurled with haste. The latter racing mode could be used to achieve high levels of speed. For additional bursts of speed, a spinnaker sail could be unfurled. In combination, and given how lightweight the trimaran is, it can attain speeds higher than any other vessel, even able to outrun motorised watercraft.

Also aboard the trimaran the Mariner kept a makeshift diving bell and scavenged flares for use in longer forays underwater.

History [ ]

The Mariner was in possession of the trimaran for an unspecified amount of time prior to the events of the film , although he had likely had it for a long time.

The Smokers burned the trimaran, and after the Mariner helped the survivors of Oasis Atoll find Dryland , the Mariner took out to sea a new, wooden boat the found on the shore there.

After the events of the film, and as seen in the comics , the Mariner made a new trimaran, this one made from the husk of an old jet fighter.

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The Trimaran Kenner play set

Kenner released a line of action figures based on Waterworld, and also a trimaran playset.

The trimaran playset was the only playset in the Kenner Waterworld toy line, which comprised mainly action figures.

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Video games [ ]

THE ATOLL - Waterworld Trimaran Playset Review (Kevin Costner Sailboat)

A deep dive into the Kenner trimaran toy playset by The Atoll YouTube channel, also includes information on the film set

• In Peter Rader 's original script/pitch in the 1980s, the protagonist's boat went undescribed, but was referred to as the Meggan . [1]
• In Peter Rader's second revised script of 1991, the protagonist's ship was not a racing-orientated trimaran, but was a converted barge. The protagonist, Morgan, names the vessel Miranda after his late wife who was killed by pirates.

Production history [ ]

Concept artist Steve Burg 's first job on the film was to come up with a 'hero boat', and he found inspiration in sailing magazines. He toyed with the idea of a catamaran , but decided that a trimaran would be better both practically and aesthetically. The French company Jeanneau Advanced Systems , a world leader in racing yacht production, was hired to construct Berg's vision.

Two trimarans were built for the film; one for close-up filming and displaying the transformations (which was only partially viable as a sailing vessel), while the other was fully seaworthy and intended for wide-shots and sailing on the open sea. Each cost over a million to make. The first is kept as a prop at Universal Studio's Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular in Hollywood City. The other is a working vessel, now named Loe Real , was purchased by a private collector in San Diego.

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Concept art [ ].

Production gallery [ ]

Behind the scenes [ ]

Current ship [ ]

External Links [ ]

• Trimaran article at Wikipedia

Sources [ ]

• Behind the scenes images courtesy of The Atoll Instagram page via The Making of Waterworld

References [ ]

• ↑ Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld
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From the Boathouse: Boat maintenance is key to having safe fun

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Last Friday was the start of the annual Newport Ocean Sailing Assn.’s Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race. Just over 200 sailboats crossed the start line for the 125-nautical-mile voyage to Ensenada, and the wind was blowing 10 to 12 knots for the start of the classes.

The trimaran, Loe Real, almost broke the record for the fastest time, set by Stars & Stripes, at 6 hours, 46 minutes and 30 seconds. Loe Real missed the record by just under 20 minutes with a time of 7 hours, 3 minutes and 51 seconds.

However, Bill Gibbs, owner of the Loe Real, won the two-year free lease of the Lexus car with his overall fastest time.

The race signals the start of the boating season, and we are lucky to live along a portion of the Pacific Ocean where our boating season really never ends. So now is the time to start preparing our boats for the summer.

Because we do not have freezing temperatures along our coast, you did not have to drain your fresh water tank. However, I would recommend that you drain your fresh water tank and refill with fresh water from the main water supply line or your water maker. I do not recommend drinking the water from a water tank, but use it for washing.

Also, flush your holding tank and add in an odor treatment product. A professional tip is to clean out your sump pumps to keep the unpleasant odor from the organic gases from creeping up the drains.

One of the biggest culprits is mold, and mold loves to grow in dark, damp areas. Therefore, open all the cabinet and shower doors to allow air circulation and let the boat air out for a day. Do not forget the lifejackets; check them and replace any that are worn or damaged.

Beginning of the season is a good time to change the oil to protect your engine(s) (mains and generators). The used oil probably has a little water mixed in it from the condensation over the winter season. Plus, change all the filters, including the fuel filters.

Now, fire up your water maker if you have one and check the water levels in your batteries. And how old are your water pump impellers?

Top off your fuel tanks with fuel, and ask the fuel dock attendants about adding an additive if you have stale fuel. Fuel docks have fuel stabilizers that you can add at the beginning of the boating season, especially to gasoline, and remember your dinghy and portable fuel tanks.

Double check that all your bilge pumps are working and the scuppers are clear of debris before leaving your dock. Give the interior a good cleaning, and do not, I repeat, do not use bleach (chlorine solutions) or petroleum-based solvents to clean the sinks, showers and heads on a boat. These solutions will erode the inner lining of the plastic drain hoses, and the inner linings are specially coated to help prevent obnoxious odors.

Finally, have fun this boating season and use your boat.

Tip of the week is for all boat owners to check GPS charts from the manufacturer for the area where you will be cruising. Additionally, pull out your backup paper charts, navigational rules and coast pilot to confirm that all is current.

Finally, check your Coast Guard-required safety equipment on board your vessel. Are your flares and fire extinguishers still good and not expired? Flip on your navigation and anchor lights and push the test button on your EPRIB. Do not forget to test your VHF marine band radio and any handheld radios that you have aboard.

Please be boat smart and boat safe.

Tune in to the No. 1 boating radio talk show in the nation, “Boathouse Radio Show,” broadcasting live coast to coast on the CRN Digital Talk Radio syndicated network at noon Saturdays and replaying throughout the weekend. See times at https://www.BoathouseTV.com , https://www.facebook.com/boathouseradio and https://www.twitter.com/BoathouseRadio .

Safe voyages!

MIKE WHITEHEAD is a boating columnist for the Daily Pilot. Send marine-related thoughts and story suggestions to [email protected] or go to https://www.boathousetv.com .

What Kind Of Boat Is Used In Waterworld?

December 15, 2023

‍ Key Takeaways

• The Waterworld boat is a trimaran with a tri-hull design.
• Its construction demanded meticulous care for durability.
• Its legacy endures as an iconic movie vessel, inspiring maritime and pop culture.

‍ Ever wondered about the boat used in Waterworld? Let’s uncover the secrets of this iconic vessel as we delve into its captivating story.

The boat used in the Waterworld is a trimaran, a type of boat characterized by its multiple-hull design. It comprises a central or main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls that are connected to the central hull through horizontal beams.

As an expert in maritime history, I bring a unique blend of knowledge and insights to the boat used in Waterworld. My expertise allows me to answer the question of what kind of boat was used and to delve into the intricacies of its design and significance within the film's narrative. As such, you’ll gain valuable insights from a knowledgeable source with a passion for boats, cinema, and storytelling.

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‍ what kind of boat is used in the waterworld.

When I first heard about "Waterworld," I was captivated by its ambition. The film, directed by Kevin Reynolds, starring Kevin Costner in a post-apocalyptic setting where the earth is submerged in water.

The boat central to "Waterworld" is a trimaran, a type of multihull boat with a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls. This vessel was not just a set piece but a functional craft, intricately designed by VPLP Design’ It was specifically for the film to embody the rugged and self-reliant spirit of the main character, Costner.

The film's portrayal of the trimaran was grounded yet imaginative, reflecting mankind's resilience in an imagined watery future. With its real-world sailing sequences, the boat became almost as much a character as the actors around it.

Two iterations of the trimaran were constructed for the film. A relatively standard racing vessel (surpassed 30 knots in September 1994). This was a fully functional Kevin Costner sailboat for distance shots and is in private hands.

The second one is an effects-laden transforming vessel for closeup shots. This one is at a lake in Universal Studios, Florida.

Now, let’s explore the design, significance, and lasting impression of the Waterworld trimaran.

Design and Concept

The design and concept of the Waterworld Trimaran represented a visionary approach to creating a vessel that was visually captivating and deeply embedded in the narrative fabric of the film.

Collaborating with VPLP Design , a renowned naval architecture firm, Vincent Lauriot Prevost embarked on a creative journey to craft a watercraft that would be both a functional mode of transportation and a symbol of hope in the dystopian world of "Waterworld."

The most striking feature of the Trimaran was its tri-hull design, an unconventional choice that set it apart from traditional watercraft.

This tri-hull configuration had two smaller outer hulls (amas) and a larger central hull (main hull). It was visually intriguing and contributed significantly to the vessel's stability and buoyancy.

In a world where dry land had become a rare commodity, this design choice allowed the Trimaran to navigate the vast expanses of water with confidence, providing a sense of security for its inhabitants.

The towering mast was another distinctive feature that added to the Trimaran's allure. It served a practical purpose by supporting sails and enhancing the vessel's imposing presence on the water.

This design element and windmill blades emphasized the Trimaran's capability to harness the power of the wind. It made the trimaran a formidable and efficient means of transportation in a world where fuel was scarce.

Perhaps one of the most visionary aspects of the Trimaran's design was its unconventional yet practical layout. While it appeared as a vessel of utility, it seamlessly incorporated living quarters, storage space, and essential facilities below deck.

This multifunctional design allowed it to serve as a mode of transportation and as a self-contained community on the water. It became a floating refuge, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of its inhabitants.

Size and Scale

The Trimaran in "Waterworld" was depicted as a massive vessel, which was crucial for the narrative. Its size suggested self-sufficiency and the ability to house a small community of survivors.

This allowed it to carry ample supplies, equipment, and provisions, making it suitable for long journeys and survival underwater near San Diego Bay and parts of the Pacific. The grand scale of the Trimaran emphasized its significance as a central element in the film.

Construction and Maintenance

Building the Waterworld Trimaran for filming and the fictional harsh marine environment required robust construction.

In the real world, a similar vessel would demand meticulous maintenance to ensure the integrity of its triple hulls and the functionality of its previously hidden mast system.

The filmmakers' commitment to maintaining the vessel's appearance and functionality reflected its importance as a central element of the film's world.

The Waterworld Trimaran was not just a backdrop; it was a dynamic character in its own right, and its proper care and maintenance were essential to ensure its seamless integration into the film's narrative. This video illustrates the Trimaran’s robust construction.

In-Film Role and Symbolism

In the movie "Waterworld," the Trimaran transcended its role as a mere vessel; it became a central character intimately linked with the survival and identity of the Mariner, portrayed by Kevin Costner.

This remarkable watercraft served multiple crucial functions throughout the narrative, going beyond its role as a mode of transportation.

Firstly, the Trimaran provided shelter in a world where dry land had become scarce. It symbolized the mariner's lifeline, offering him a safe haven from the dangers of the waterlogged world.

Its living quarters became a refuge, not just for the mariner but also for the hope of finding a place to call home.

The Trimaran's mobility was essential for navigating the treacherous seas and exploring the vast, flooded landscapes. Its agility mirrored the mariner's adaptability and resourcefulness in this harsh environment.

Furthermore, the vessel served as a formidable defense mechanism, protecting the mariner from the threats of pirates and the notorious smokers led by Dennis Hopper. It was a symbol of resilience, allowing the protagonist to confront adversity head-on and overcome the odds.

Legacy and Influence

The Waterworld Trimaran boat has left an enduring legacy, profoundly influencing both maritime enthusiasts and filmmakers alike. Its unique design, blending form and function, has captivated the imagination of those within the maritime community and beyond. It has influenced the community in the following ways:

Influence on Boat Design

Trimaran's tri-hull design, towering mast, and practical layout have inspired boat designers to push the boundaries of conventional maritime engineering. The idea of a versatile vessel that seamlessly combines self-sufficiency with speed and stability has prompted real-world adaptations.

Today, we see trimarans that borrow elements from the Waterworld Trimaran, particularly in terms of hull design and innovative modifications for extended voyages.

Impact on Storytelling

In the world of storytelling, the Waterworld Trimaran has set a precedent for the use of unique vessels as pivotal plot elements. Filmmakers have taken inspiration from its role as a character within the narrative, symbolizing resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

This influence is evident in subsequent films and media where distinctive boats or ships play central roles in the storyline.

Real-World Application

The Waterworld Trimaran, although originally conceived for cinematic storytelling, possessed notable real-world applications that set it apart from competitive racing trimarans.

While its core features, including speed and stability, shared similarities with racing trimarans built for water sports, it was the additional modifications that made it stand out and hinted at its potential for practical use.

What truly distinguished the Waterworld Trimaran were the modifications designed for self-sufficiency and extended habitation. These included living quarters, storage spaces, and facilities necessary for sustaining life on the open sea.

These features showcased a level of versatility rarely seen in racing-oriented designs, suggesting a broader range of applications beyond the racecourse.

Additionally, the Trimaran's innovative modifications highlighted the potential for adapting such vessels to real-world scenarios, such as extended voyages and exploration missions.

Its ability to combine speed and stability with self-sufficiency demonstrated how maritime engineering could evolve to meet the demands of long-term habitation on the water.

Comparisons of the Waterworld Trimaran to Other Watercrafts

The mariner’s Trimaran, a marvel of post-apocalyptic engineering, has left an indelible mark on the imaginations of moviegoers and maritime enthusiasts alike. Its distinctive design and formidable presence make it a standout vessel in the world of film.

However, to truly appreciate the trimaran's exceptional attributes, it's essential to place it in context alongside other types of watercraft.

We’ll compare it with various vessels to highlight key differences, showcasing how this fictional creation stands out in the realm of maritime innovation.

To help you visualize how the Waterworld trimaran compares to other types of vessels, here's a table highlighting key differences:

Sailing Through Pop Culture: The Enduring Influence of 'Waterworld' Boat Designs

When I dive into pop culture, few things have the lasting impact of iconic movie props, especially those central to a film's theme, like the trimaran used in 'Waterworld.' It's more than just a vessel; it symbolizes adaptability and ingenuity in a dystopian future.

In my journey through cinema history, this unique boat has stood out for its design and how it has influenced media and merchandise. Let’s explore the influence of the Trimaran on pop culture.

Influence on Popular Media

The trimaran and the post-apocalyptic vibe of 'Waterworld' have had a palpable influence on other media, sometimes echoing the desolate yet adventurous feel found in the 25th-anniversary retrospectives of the movie.

Video games, especially those set in dystopian futures, often feature vessels and settings reminiscent of the film’s unique maritime environment. Many of these creations offer a nod to the rugged survivalist spirit embodied by 'Waterworld's' trimaran.

Merchandise and Spin-Offs

Merchandise from Waterworld, including lavish collectibles, has sailed into the hands of eager fans. Over the years, limited-edition models of the trimaran have become prized possessions.

The introduction of spin-offs has further fueled the demand for related products. For instance, video games set in the "Waterworld" universe have allowed players to immerse themselves in the post-apocalyptic world and interact with the iconic Trimaran.

These games have often featured the vessel as a central element of gameplay, emphasizing its significance in the franchise.

Moreover, intricate sailing ship models, not limited to the Trimaran alone, have gained popularity among fans. These models offer a hands-on experience, allowing enthusiasts to recreate film scenes or embark on imaginative adventures within the "Waterworld" universe.

Fan Community and Continued Interest

The legacy of 'Waterworld' resonates deeply within its vibrant fan community. Enthusiasts celebrate the film through fan events, analyze it on social media, and keep the conversation going through forums.

This continued interest is a testament to the cultural footprint of the film's maritime themes and the boat that made navigating a waterlogged Earth possible.

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