January 2014 - Traditional Small Craft Association

A Quarterly Newsletter
Building a
Dory
Page 1
Boat Parade &
Educational
Outreach
Volume 11
Number 1
January 2014
U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary Course
Boat Builder’s
Corner
Women’s Rowing
club update
Boats for sale
Page 3
Pages 4 & 5
Page 5
Pages 6 & 7
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A Nearly Finished
Dory
by Steve Omara
My boat is making progress:
The ManiO is an 18ft Chamberlin style
gunning dory. Built by Stephen and
Michelle O’Mara with significant
contribution by Charles Mulvihill.
Steve Omara and The ManiO
The ends, from Frame #3 to the stem, are
decked. The space is divided with a
foam filled flotation chamber and
storage space to be accessed inboard.
The upper rails will be decked with three
rowing stations. The space within will be
filled with flotation foam.
The ManiO is to be launched as a row
boat. Electric power is in the plan, as is a
modest sail plan.
The ManiO is built of 9mm Okoume and
Mendocino White Oak. Rail and risers
are small knot pine. Upper rails kerf cut
to bend upward. Fastenings of Silicon
Bronze and West System epoxy. Floors
are redwood and oak.
The line from stem to stem supports the
tarps which protect the boat from birds,
bugs and weather while building.
The deck and bulkhead are being fitted.
Rail decking to come. All finished bright.
Accent color (light blue) and graphics to
come.
Announcement from the
Noyo Women’s Rowing club:
Cox Training in San Francisco
on March 15
In order to get the whaleboat out more often,
we need more coxswains. This is not a
program for certification but an introduction on
the skills required. There will be classroom and
practical work but the experience coxing a boat
will be what is needed in order to pass the
certification test. Join in on Saturday, March
15, 11 am to 3 pm, Pier 40 in San Francisco.
For more info:
http://www.bawra.org
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Lost Coast News
32100 N. Harbor Dr. Fort Bragg, CA
707/964-2612
www.tsca.net/LostCoast
2013
Lighted Boat Parade
By Jim McDannold
Several things came together to make
the 7th annual Lighted Boat Parade our
most attended ever. First, the
participation of the Noyo Women's
Rowing Group with their attention to
helping to market the event and get the
word out to the community, for both
participants and spectators. Second,
they rowed the "Duerr" with the help of
several male members of the Lost Coast
TSCA and stole the show!
Another factor to the parade's success
was the weather. In recent years we
have rowed in the wind, rain and cold
with smaller turn-outs, but this year’s
event wafted us up and down the river
between USCG Station Noyo and the
bridge with a balmy breeze, a gentle ebb
and clear skies-a truly wonderful
December evening to be messing about
in boats!
We had the largest turn-out to date, both
in the boats, which consisted of the
whaleboat, several kayaks from Liquid
Fusion, a couple of rowing skiffs, a
pram, a power boat, and the Coast
Guard. In all, I counted 9 vessels. The
spectator turn-out was fantastic. The
river was lined under the bridge with
viewers, and with people coming out of
the Harbor Lite Lodge, the Wharf
Restaurant, Heron's, the Sportsman's
Grill, Cap’n Flints, and many of the
docks along the route to cheer in
appreciation. After several trips up and
down, the boats parted company. Some,
like the whaleboat, headed back up
river to Dolphin Isle, and others to
various boat ramps and hoists. We look
forward to a greater turn-out next year,
and hope the weather is as agreeable.*
Educational
Outreach
Friends of the Library
by Dusty Dillion
I was invited to speak on Noyo Harbor history and future to
a packed house at the Fort Bragg Library. At the end of the
presentation, Linda and I donated 10 copies of "Trolling on
the Edge, Tales of a Noyo Fisherman", authored by Jeanie
Duncan, for the library’s summer reading program. It targets
young teens, being a story about coming of age in a fishing
village.
We also donated 1,000 paper dory kits, as seen in the Ash
Breeze, for the summer activities. It gives pre-teens an
opportunity to mess about with boats. If you would like to
help, contact your local librarian and let them know you have
some time.
The Lost Coast has been building a reference section in the
Fort Bragg library. If you wish, you are welcome to donate
books related to our philosophy as proposed by our founder
John Gardner.
Should you have time to read to younger children, we
recommend "Wind in the Willows". If you don't have a copy
you can borrow ours, then set something up with your
librarian.
Invest in their future: talk to kids. Thanks to all who participated and
helped get the word out. Special thanks
go out to Cheryl Cromwell and Ann
Walker for crafting a flyer and posting
them around town.
* While we are pleased that our friends enjoyed a
mild December evening, we who row on Lake
Mendocino say “let it rain.” Editor
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Illustration by Ernest H. Shepard from
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating
Skills & Seamanship Course
by Deb Elufson
As was announced at the Lost Coast
TSCA annual meeting, the Noyo
Women Rowers arranged with the
Coast Guard Auxiliary here in Fort
Bragg to attend a two day class
November 23rd & 24th on boating
skills and seamanship. All TSCA
members were invited.
Twelve people attended, all rowers. The humorous part is that the class
covered nearly every aspect of
boating except rowing and all kinds
of boats except rowboats. The wonderful part was that the class
was very comprehensive and we
learned volumes of information that
will help us whenever we are on or
near the water. We learned boaters'
language, boat design, boatbuilding
materials, marine engines, trailering,
different kinds of vessels & their
purposes. We learned fire causes, fire
prevention, fire protection, how to
buy a boat, rules of the nautical road,
which buoys mean what, and what
each boat's light pattern means in the
dark. We learned about safety
equipment, distress signals, changing
weather, and the dangers of cold
water and hypothermia. And more,
way more. The scope of the class was
huge and yet it was so organized and
so well presented that I think we all
left with a great sense of
achievement. Plus we all got to tour
the Coast Guard boats!
Our four teachers were Auxiliary
members Ken Reynoldson, Chris
Jewel, Glenn Funk, & Bruce
Rogerson. Each took a couple of
chapters from the informative and
well illustrated text book that was
supplied with class registration. They
accompanied their lectures with
slides and personal experiences.
They were terrific instructors and
answered every question with great
patience and thorough knowledge. The course we took, as well as
additional courses, are available
through the Coast Guard Auxiliary
here and throughout the nation.
Locally if you are interested you can
contact Madeleine Brink at 937-3878.
The Auxiliary website,
http://www.cgaux.org is also a great
source of information and lists
classes that are available.
As a boater, perhaps you'd be
interested in joining the Auxiliary.
There are wonderful non-monetary
benefits to being a member and the
local flotilla is looking for people
who would like to train as coxswain
or crew. All you have to be is over 17
years old, have a clean record, and be
ready and able to learn. Thank you very much to all of the
Auxiliary members who made it fun
and brought great refreshments, to
Sandra Kearny who put in extra
effort to get it all organized, and to
fellow classmates Ayla, Cheryl, Rudi,
Jennifer, Sally, Deb K., Dwight, Lori,
Joanna, Sandra, & Janis whose
questions and comments made the
class all the more interesting.
Photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary websites
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Lost Coast News
32100 N. Harbor Dr. Fort Bragg, CA
707/964-2612
www.tsca.net/LostCoast
By Dusty Dillion
Here we are in the deepest darkest days
of winter. So it’s off to the garage where
Jim McDannold is lovingly hand
working and fitting a myriad of pieces
and parts on his John Dory. Steve
O’Mara continues to modify his
Gunning Dory and he is just having too
much fun. Al Holsten put us all to shame
with the paint job just completed on his
Faering. With the bar raised Gregg White
spent the last couple of months
preparing his Whitehall for paint (look
out Al).
Bob Treaster and Dusty, in the Whatever
Works boat shop, just finished and sold
the gig William Krase. She is a 22’ three
station sliding seat open-water racing
shell. Stan put a crew together for a test
run and came back singing his praise.
Bob and Dusty have just begun fitting
out 1 of 2, 17’ Yawl boat fiberglass hulls.
They are 4 rowers with fixed seats. Hulls
were produced by William Beaumont,
chosen for their long history of
seaworthiness.
We also have in the line-up another
wherry - a Hershoff lapstrake double
ended skiff - and an Adirondack
Guideboat for late in the spring. The
shop has accumulated several sets of
molds for canoes if anyone is inspired;
call the shop 707/964-2612.
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Jim McDannold and his John Dory
Yawl Boat
Gregg White and
his Whitehall
Al Holston’s Faering
And away they row!
Update from the Noyo Women’s Rowing Club
by Sandra Kearney
We’ve come a long way, baby. With the
first stroke taken in the boat on July
17th, with Stan Halvorsen, I could feel
the strength of the craft and its desire
to glide in the water matched my own.
The call went out in hopes of
attracting 8 women who would want
to learn to row and take on some new
adventures. Seems there was a void in
water activities for women around
here because over 50 women wanted
to try it out. And 50 women did!
Within the first two months of having
the boat in the water, over 40 women
had gotten on an oar.
Gig William Krase
Stan has vast experience with this type
of boat and ocean rowing, sailing and
being on a ship while in the Navy. His
guidance got us going and over time,
with his instruction, we were able to
take it out by ourselves.
Docking, ropes/knots, Coast Guard
Safety inspection, Coast Guard Ocean
Safety Course, man overboard drills,
going out in wind, cold, fierce tides –
all served to further engage us.
And of course, there was The Race.
The battle of the sexes got everyone
out one foggy Sunday morning. Oh, it
was on. All had a great time and felt
terrific about the event. A re-match
this June is on the books. In ink.
Jim Swallow proudly
displays his newly built oar
We knew we wanted to get out of the
harbor more often and that to do so,
we need to supply the boat with all
that it needs for safety. Donations are
collected for each row and we recently
gave $845 to start ordering the
requisite items. Stan is working on
getting flotation in the boat, which
Greg Stephens from Dolphin Isle very
generously donated. A very important
first step is the safety ladder.
Speaking of which, a ladder was
donated by Bruce Rogerson. We
thought it was going to be so easy to
just pop back into the boat if one
happened to find oneself in the water.
Not so, take my word for it. We love the
ladder.
Joanne Long donated pads for the bunbuster bench seats and Steve Duerr
donated the life vests as well as funds to
purchase the boat. It needed much work
before it could get into the water and
over 31 people volunteered time and
effort. Primarily Dusty Dillion and Bob
Treaster.
Initially, with all just learning to row it
would often be 5 strokes and
“oars!” (regroup). Now the boat slides
through the water with the rhythmic
cadence that is meditative, the group
being able to enjoy the surroundings
while they simply fall into pace.
Following the stroke with ease while
continuing to hone the body mechanics
and skills that make it so smooth.
Throughout, there has been much
laughter, challenge and growth. The list
of adventures and fun already fills much
of our book of memories.
All in all, this has been a huge
community effort and the rowing
continues to bring the community
together in ways that no one would
have imagined.
Aside from our women’s group, there is
a co-ed boat that goes out on Thursdays
at 10:00 AM with Dwight Harris coxing.
Check with Dwight or Dusty Dillion to
sign up.
Not a bad start for 5 months in the
water. The boat has a new life and it is
giving new life to so very many.
Follow us on Facebook at:
facebook.com/noyorow
Row On!
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Lost Coast News
32100 N. Harbor Dr. Fort Bragg, CA
707/964-2612
www.tsca.net/LostCoast
BOATS FOR
14' Weekend Skiff with oars and floorboard, kid-built.
$750 Proceeds to boatshop educational outreach.
Call Dusty 707/964-2612
15’ 7” Whitehall
Excellent shape. Cedar over oak. Comes with four long
sweeps, a boat dolly - no trailer. 4 oar locks and various
hardware. $2000 or best offer.
Jack B. Hale 650-610-8731 or [email protected]
14' Weekend Skiff This boat was used at events, no
glue, it was disassembled at the event then reassembled 6
or 8 times. Asking $250 or free to anyone who wants to
put it together with youth.
Call Dusty for details: 707/964-2612
8’ Sailing Pram by Dusty and Bob $1500.
Can be seen at Sportsmans Cannery Shop in the harbor.
Call Dusty 707-964-2612.
8’ Rowing Pram by Dusty and Bob $1200.
See at World’s End Boatbuilding Shop, Noyo Harbor.
Call Dusty: 707-964-2612.
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SALE
Miscellaneous
2 HP 4-stroke Honda Outboard Engine
Just broken in $400. Andy Jahn 707-972-6154
Boat Trailer cheap. Call Andy
Canoe Mold available for loan.
Call Dusty 707-964-2612
16' double-ended open-water shell with sliding
seat and outriggers, one set of 10' carbon fiber oars. Asking
$1,500 complete. Proceeds go to the boat shop.
Call Dusty 707-964-2612
International Fireball complete with sails.
$2000 donation to Lost Coast TSCA. Call Dusty 707-964-2612
20’ Doghole dory
See article April ’13 LCN vol. 10, No 2.
Ejler Hjorth-Westh: [email protected]
Special buy: 14' Whitehall Fiberglass and African
Mahogany includes cover, sails, oars, and EZ Loader trailer.
She has always been stored indoors and is a seaworthy boat. $5,000.00 includes Worlds End Rowing Club membership and
first year's dues. Contact Dusty at 707-964-2612 or email
at [email protected].
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Lost Coast News
32100 N. Harbor Dr. Fort Bragg, CA
707/964-2612
www.tsca.net/LostCoast
Minutes of the Lost Coast TSCA Annual Meeting 2013
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 November
16, by President Stan Halvorsen at Sportsmans
Cannery, Fort Bragg, CA
Minutes of the November 17, 2012 meeting were read
by Secretary Linda Dillion and adopted as read.
Treasurer’s Report
provided by Treasurer Linda Dillion as follows:
Starting balance: "
$5,735.55
Income as of 10-31-13:
Memberships & Donations "
Expense as of 10-31-13: "
Ending Balance: "
Notes:
-Whaleboat Expense: " "
-Newsletter: "
"
-Printer: "
"
$2,679.72
$4,823.65
$3,591.62
$1,592.22
$ 961.37
$ 976.44 Lighted Boat Parade:
Linda D. is authorized to spend $25.00 for entry to
the Annual Lighted Truck Parade. Jim McDannold
announced the Lighted “Boat” Parade in the Friday
before or the Sunday after the Saturday, December 7
Truck parade.
Messabout dates and venues:
Stan Halvorsen will publish a list separately in the
next newsletter. It was decided that the January 2014
event be cancelled and agreed; February MA set for
2/15/14 at World’s End Rowing Club.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned and socializing followed.
Submitted by: Linda Dillion, Secretary/Treasurer
Minutes
Election of Officers
President: Stan Halvorsen, nominated by Bill
Jacobson, seconded by Lee Caldwell. Ayes: All
members present.
Secretary/Treasurer: Linda Dillion, nominated by Bill
Jacobson, seconded by Debbie Elufson. Ayes: All
members present.
Secretary Linda Dillion suggested that a new position
of Membership Chair be created. Agreed and Debbie
Elufson volunteered.
Old Business
Business Cards: Printed and in the hands of Linda D.;
anyone wishing a supply, please contact Linda at
964-2612
New Business:
Whale Boat:
Ownership to be transferred from Dusty and Linda
Dillion to Lost Coast TSCA with a donation credit of
$1,500 given to Stephen Duerr, and Dusty Dillion in
the amount of $615.00 (net). A donation toward
expenses for the boat in the amount of $5.00 per row
will be deposited in a separate account by Treasurer
Linda D. for use as slip rent at Dolphin Isle in the
amount of $70.00 per month (to be split 70/30
between rows) while docked there and additional
expenses for upkeep and improvements. Sandra
Kearney, Stan Halvorsen and Dwight Harris will be
responsible signatories. Linda D. to check into
process and cost for insuring the boat itself; liability
insurance is carried under the national TSCA policy
which she helped put in place.
Winch Replacement at World’s End Rowing Club
dock:
Since many of the annual events are utilizing the
dock it was suggested by Pres. Stan that expenditure
in the amount of $620.00 be authorized. A majority
voted in favor.
Community Outreach:
A committee was set up consisting of Dusty Dillion,
Wendy Pulliam, Dwight Harris and Lynn Black to
look into ways that Lost Coast can promote rowing to
the larger community.
Inspection Fees:
Lake County currently charges a mussel inspection
fee each time a boat is put in the water there. It was
suggested by Andy Jahn and agreed that a letter will
be sent to our Congressional rep. that an annual flat
fee is substituted.
Electric Boat:
Michael Stewert has purchased and repaired an
electric motor driven boat. He is asking for
suggestions as to its use.
A British yacht with a British crew was on
passage from Harwich to Bremerhaven.
All was going well until the yacht was
about 20 miles off the German coast.
The stern gland suddenly fell out and
water rushed in. The bilge pump and the
Frightened Crew Bloke With A Bucket
(better than any bilge pump, any day)
were unable to keep on top of the water
ingress.
The skipper grabbed the hand-held VHF
radio and shouted, "Mayday! Mayday! I'm
sinking! I'm sinking!"
There was a pause and then the radio
crackled into life.
The German Coastguard asked cautiously,
"Vot are you sinking about, Sir?"
(Got a good one? Send it in.)
All events and launchings
are at 10 a.m. unless
otherwise noted.
Information: Dusty,
707/964-2612
Stan, 707/357-0888
1/18"
No row this year
2/15"
Noyo, Valentine Row
3/29"
"
Schooner’s Landing,
Albion River
4/12"
Noyo, Dolphin Isle
5/10"
Kelly House Boat Show*
6/14"
"
2nd Annual Noyo"
Whaleboat Cup
7/5 "
Noyo, Salmon BBQ
7/26"
"
Big River, Swallow "
Potluck
8/9"
"
"
Navarro River, launch
east side Highway 128
and Highway 1
9/12
-14" Blue Lake*
9/20"
Let’s hear from you
We’d like to hear your ideas.
Send us your thoughts about
past, present or future
articles and/or photos &
images you’d like to see
included in the newsletter.
Contact Andy:
[email protected]
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Lost Coast
TSCA 2014
EVENTS
Noyo Beach Clean-up
10/10" Schooner’s Landing,
"
Albion River
12/6"
"
Lighted Truck Parade,
Fort Bragg
12/5
or 7"
"
Lighted Boat Parade,
Noyo River TBD
* Contact Bill Jacobson for info:
707/937-2432
"
Lost Coast TSCA
President Stan Halvorsen 707/357-0888
Traditional Small Craft Association, established in 1970, is a
nonprofit educational organization which works to preserve
and continue the living traditions, skills lore and legends
surrounding working and pleasure craft whose origins
predate the marine gasoline engine. It encourages the design,
construction and use of these boats, and it embraces
contemporary variants and adaptations of traditional designs.
TSCA is an enjoyable yet practical link among users,
designers, builders, restorers, historians, government, and
maritime institutions. Join the Lost Coast Chapter of the
TSCA (membership form below). Be a part of this exciting
organization. Increase your enjoyment of traditional boats and
meet other community members who share your interest.
Annual dues are $25. Copyright 2008 by the TSCA.
Newsletter Andy Jahn/Virginia Macintosh 707/468-7432
[email protected]
CommunityOutreach Dusty Dillion 707/964-2612
Web Master Jim Swallow 707/937-0828
http://www.tsca.net/LostCoast
Lost Coast TSCA
32100 North Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, CA. 95437
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Lost Coast News
32100 N. Harbor Dr. Fort Bragg, CA
707/964-2612
www.tsca.net/LostCoast
Lost Coast TSCA
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Fort Bragg, CA 95437