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Co-Fleet Captain - Dave Ness 619-223-5636 Over the years, catamaran design and innovation have evolved, using new high strength, light weight composite materials which result in higher speed and improved performance at all points of sail. For example, the Inter 20 class (see figure 1) is a lightweight catamaran which includes a mainsail, jib, spinnaker (and snuffing system) which is raced by a two person crew. The MBYC multihull fleet is an active fleet that also travels to local, regional, and national regattas (including Mexico). The fleet includes past national champion for the Hobie 20, Dave Sparkuhl, and Alter Cup area "J" champions Brandon Wallace and James Gumpel. San Diego's ideal climate offers year round sailing and the regatta schedule is full from the New Years Day Race to the Thanksgiving Turkey Regatta. Each year the fleet sponsors the San Diego Cat fight which is a two day ocean sailing race open to all catamarans under 25 feet in length. Each year a number of multihull sailors sail from San Pedro to Catalina Island and return (see figure 2). The group trailers the boats to Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, rig, and with favorable winds can make the 20 mile crossing in about 2 hours. Recently, two members from the multihull fleet (Alan Thompson and Ken Fox) successfully completed the Newport to Ensenada ocean race on an Inter 20, finishing in about 21 hours. The multihull fleet is an active fleet and participates in the many sailing, racing, and social events that MBYC has to offer. If anyone is interested in sailing or crewing on a catamaran please notify the multihull fleet captain. See you on the water. by Jeff Collins, March 2002
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