Issue #165 Mar/Apr 2002

Sultana debut! 2002

My dad has been an original Sultana volunteer from the beginning. I wanted to have extra copies for my boys of when she graced the streets of Chestertown on her way to meet the water for the first time. Magical. Great being able to order copies for our family!

Designs - Trailer Sailer 24, an overlooked coastal sailboat.

A good review of a coastal cruise that had many redeeming qualities ahead of it’s time ie. water ballast now being adopted into small boat design, rounded forefoot for a sharpie lines, simple lug and mizzen sail plan and practical lee boards for gunk holding in a weekend or weeks long cruise. All points made in the article. Unfortunately few have been built. If you know of one please contact writer.

Sprit sails

The article is clear and straightforward. I would recommend it to anyone.