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Volume 2 Issue 04 |
March 2006
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EYAV has started 2006 with lots of action |
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Imp stands by as the spectator fleet watches the Volvos round the
bottom mark
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Volvo 70's Racing in the Bay
The arrival of the Volvo 70's provided lots of excitement as they sailed nearly every day during their Stopover in Melbourne. Our EYAV yachts were out in force to watch the excitement as these high tech 'round the world racers' battled it out on a perfect sailing day in their Bay race. We were treated to see the amazing speeds of these yachts with splendid crew work as they tacked, jibed and handled their spinnakers.
We thought the size of the Volvo 70's was huge until we found ourselves dwarfed by the elegant Skandia as it came by. We were thrilled the week before in the Williamstown - Geelong race to see Skandia in full flight as she broke the race record to Geelong.
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We welcome new members and new Endeavours to EYAV
Robert Ironmonger E26 Kermit
Richard Ward E24 Eileen
We wish them safe and happy sailing.
HMB Endeavour is in Melbourne
The Endeavour replica is visiting Melbourne for the Commonwealth Games, and will be on display at
Docklands until March 26.
Details on the Endeavour page 3
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Karina threads her way through the spectator fleet |
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Moomba and autumn days herald the Endeavour State Championship Finals
This time of the year often has the nicest weather for sailing, blue skies, not too hot and zesty sea breezes, that sometimes fade away at the end of the day. The summer season gave us a few days of feisty weather and 2 metre waves that kept the crew on their toes. The EYAV trophies, Konkoly, Charissa & Narranda have been won by Puff, closely contested by Cathmarine. Imp has won the 1st E24 Titles race with Cathmarine 2nd and Puff 3rd. Venus won the 1st race for the E26 titles, two more races for each to go for the E24 & E26 Titles.
Details for race entry are available from:
Alice Varady, Manager of HBYC, 9397 6393,
Info available from Frank Rendell 9397 6538.
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2006 EYAV Members, I need your feed back on the National's proposal.
If you wish to submit info on Endeavour news or newsletter articles please contact me by phone or email.
Phone Frank Rendell 03 9397 6538
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President's Report
2007 Endeavour National Titles
We had planned to run the 2007 National Endeavour Titles in Melbourne. Unfortunately due to lack of interest, we have withdrawn our request to the Endeavour Yacht Association of Australia.
We were only able to get support for three E24's and three E26's to enter the races, plus one tentative offer for an E26 for charter. We did however get six members, who volunteered as crew and help to run the races, which was very encouraging. When the EYAA have chosen the venue for the 2007 National Titles we will circulate the information, so some of our enthusiastic yachtsmen may travel interstate for the event.
2006 Victorian Championships
Two more races to go, April 2 and April 9 for E24's and E26's.
Contact Frank Rendell for race details if you wish to enter or act as crew.
I look forward to your prompt reply..
Cheers,
Frank Rendell, EYAV President.
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Rainbow Connection at the Volvo Bay race
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Aerial shot as Choppers swoop in at masthead height to capture the action - A must have for the next EYAV race day.
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Mark & Frank aboard Salar Vee in the Williamstown - Geelong
as the canting keel yachts go past. Not a good day to fly a kite!
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Sayonara showed the Volvos that she was the 'high tech'
Yacht in 1900. And is still a class act.
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ON THE TECHNICAL SIDE
with Frank Rendell |
Recently, I found moving my outboard motor back and forth inside the cabin and into the well when required a bit more difficult. I mentioned it to one of my friends who said, "Funny about that. My outboard gets heavier each year". I don't want to think that age has anything to do with my increasing difficulty, but maybe. The other hassle was getting the motor out and back to flush after each use. The 8 hp Marina has been a great performer in the yacht and extremely reliable, but it did seem to be getting heavier.
I visited Jim Need at Mariner Engineering and we discussed the situation. I had a look at the Honda 2 hp 4 Stroke. Looking more like a starter motor for the Mariner, the Honda looked far too small as an auxiliary for my E24. But apparently the 4 Stroke develops better torque at low revs and might do the trick, but the features that captured my interest were:
The Honda weighs 12 kg, a quarter of the Mariner's weight - easy to carry.
It's air cooled - no impellor & no salt water going through the engine - no flushing.
Designed to lay flat on its side - fits easily in the E24 Lazarette.
Integral fuel tank - no separate tank or fuel lines to connect.
It has a Centrifugal Clutch & Twist Grip Throttle - Starts in neutral & moves off when you increase the throttle.
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Couple this to the balance, the Honda rests easily on your shoulder to carry. Plus in my boat tests with flat water & 20 knots of wind, at a third throttle setting, the Honda pushed my E24 along at 3.2 knots into the wind and 4.5 knots with the wind. The integral fuel tank holds 1 litre, which lasted 3.5 hours.
The Honda 2 hp 4 Stroke does the job for me.
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Honda fitted in the well |
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I chose the long shaft model |
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The HMB Endeavour is visiting Melbourne
The Australian-built replica of James Cook's ship Endeavour well deserves its reputation as one of the world's most accurate maritime reproductions. When you step aboard the beautifully crafted ship you see what a sailor's life was really like on one of history's great maritime adventures - Cook's epic 1768-71 world voyage.
The project's beginnings
The proposal for a full-scale and accurate replica of Cook's Endeavour sprang from the Council of the fledgling Australian National Maritime Museum in 1987. The Bond Corporation pledged financial support and construction got under way in a specially designed shipyard in Fremantle, Western Australia the following year.
Two years later, in 1990, the Bond Corporation withdrew because of financial difficulties. Enthusiastic volunteers kept the project ticking over until the formation of the HM Bark Endeavour Foundation, with financial support from the Commonwealth Government, the Western Australia Government and private benefactors. The Foundation would complete and operate the ship.
Constructing a replica
The 18th-century Endeavour was surveyed during its Royal Navy service and plans and other documentation survive at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. This information proved invaluable in researching and building the replica.
The main differences between the original ship and the replica are in the timbers and metals used in construction. British vessels n the 18th century were traditionally built in elm, oak and spruce - now difficult and expensive to buy. The West Australian hardwood Jarrah was selected for the new Endeavour, along with old growth Oregon (Douglas Fir) specially imported from the USA for the masts and spars.
The traditional iron fittings including the lanterns and the large iron fireheath were handmade in a specially installed blacksmith shop.
Computer-simulated tests led to the selection of modern polyester for the running rigging (which moves and works the yards and sails) and traditional manila for the standing rigging (which holds the masts in place). The manila rope was hand-made on a 140-year-old ropewalk to the exact specifications of the original rope.
Endeavour's sails are made of Duradon, a synthetic canvas that looks and handles like the original flax canvas but lasts longer and resists rot.
The necessary concessions to the 21st century - engines, generators, an electric galley, showers and safety equipment - are all hidden away in the cargo hold where Cook stored his ship's provisions.
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$8,500
Caroline- 9390 7150, 0407 766 544
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Endeavour 24 Mk 1
Circa 1980, Self Furling Unit
8 hp Mercury Outboard
Life Jackets, 2 Anchors
VHF Radio, Metho Stove
Good Condition, St. Kilda
$8750 ono
Tom Davies- 0419 267 612
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For Sale E24 Mk1 Charissa
Good performer in good condition
Generous sail wardrobe
Johnson 6 hp Outboard
$8,000 for Quick Sale
Damian Charlton 0414 703 318
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For Sale E24 Mk 1 Kudos
Nice Yacht - needs TLC
Outboard recently serviced
$8,000
Brett Powell 0400 004 634
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Sails for Sale
- Genoa, fair condition. 380x780x770 cm.New price $1180.00.Willing to sell $400.00
- Spinnaker, good condition, red, white, blue chevron. 770x575x480. New $1100 Sell $400.00
- Spinnaker, fair condition, yellow, white, blue, 785x775x400 Sell $200
All in sail bags.
Sell all 3 for $750.00
- Plastic tool box, full of bits & pieces, including main sheet block, other blocks, cleats, snaplocks, nylon runners, brand new Barlow winch handle & Plastic tackle box, full of assorted SS bolts/nuts:
The lot $75.00
- Set SS rigging, suit Endeavour 26 (I don't know if this is complete) $25.00
- Set of sheets. New. Can be used on E24, but better on E26 or similar $50.00
Max Rose 95710405 or 0414 773727
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