Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

[Randal Stafford via CnC-List]

Thank you Dennis and all who replied. I just got a cell signal off Tortola, 
about 25nm ahead.

As of this morning Calypso was some 200nm astern of us; we’re heading 214M to 
the western tip of Jost.  In addition to her previous troubles (broken 
forestay, wrapped prop, etc.) now apparently her autopilot has also failed.  
But her owner is apparently determined to continue to Antigua, and borrow fuel 
to do so, instead of ducking a closer port for repairs. I gather someone dived 
the prop to clear it.

There was a nasty storm between the Carolina coast and Bermuda last weekend. 
PredictWind showed 50 knots forecast, and by last Friday Chris Parker was 
advising boats to get as far south and east as they could, as fast as possible.

I’m crewing the delivery of a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 from Newport to St. 
Thomas.  We sailed over 300 miles out of our way, almost to the 61st meridian, 
to avoid that storm, adding two days to our trip. And still we saw 41-knot 
gusts last Saturday or Sunday night.  And due to that big low pressure system, 
the wind was out of the south for days instead of the usual easterlies, 
hampering our progress to the Caribbean.

Anyway, I think Calypso was in the darkest red part of that storm and got beat 
up pretty badly.

The delivery captain on my boat, Scott, has a friend Vinny who is delivering 
another boat to Antigua in the Salty Dog Rally, with the owners aboard.  They 
were the closest vessel to Calypso when her distress call came in, and went to 
assist her. Vinny texted Scott about the situation, including issues with crew 
dynamics on Calypso. 

Last night we could have diverted six or eight hours to rendezvous with 
Calypso, but didn’t want to give away our fuel to a captain making (in our 
opinion) unreasonable decisions.  So we never met up.

As far as I know, Calypso’s owner is not on this mail list.

Cheers,
Randy

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 9, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Chuck is correct.
> 
> I'm assuming that the 121 Calypso is the one making 5 knots trailing the 
> fleet.
> 
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
> 
>> On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 1:13 PM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> Joe, 
>> Randy’s boat Grenadine is on the hard in Colorado for the season.  Randy is 
>> on a delivery on a different boat.  The delivery skipper’s friend is sailing 
>> Calypso  which lost its headstay.  At least that’s what I read into this.  
>> Chuck Gilchrest 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Nov 9, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/rally/2021-sdsa-caribbean-rally/
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> No Grenadine shows up, but two Calypsos do. One is making 5 knots and the 
>>> other is in Marsh Harbor.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Joe Della Barba
>>> 
>>> Coquina C&C 35 MK I
>>> 
>>> Kent Island MD USA
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
> 
> 
> 
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Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

[Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List]

Any thoughts I had about becoming a delivery skipper as a retirement “career” 
have dissolved and disappeared after reading this thread..
Best of luck Randy on the remainder of the voyage and keeping fingers crossed 
for Calypso.
Chuck Gilchrest 
Half Magic
Landfall 35

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 12, 2021, at 1:18 PM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thank you Dennis and all who replied. I just got a cell signal off Tortola, 
> about 25nm ahead.
> 
> As of this morning Calypso was some 200nm astern of us; we’re heading 214M to 
> the western tip of Jost.  In addition to her previous troubles (broken 
> forestay, wrapped prop, etc.) now apparently her autopilot has also failed.  
> But her owner is apparently determined to continue to Antigua, and borrow 
> fuel to do so, instead of ducking a closer port for repairs. I gather someone 
> dived the prop to clear it.
> 
> There was a nasty storm between the Carolina coast and Bermuda last weekend. 
> PredictWind showed 50 knots forecast, and by last Friday Chris Parker was 
> advising boats to get as far south and east as they could, as fast as 
> possible.
> 
> I’m crewing the delivery of a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 from Newport to St. 
> Thomas.  We sailed over 300 miles out of our way, almost to the 61st 
> meridian, to avoid that storm, adding two days to our trip. And still we saw 
> 41-knot gusts last Saturday or Sunday night.  And due to that big low 
> pressure system, the wind was out of the south for days instead of the usual 
> easterlies, hampering our progress to the Caribbean.
> 
> Anyway, I think Calypso was in the darkest red part of that storm and got 
> beat up pretty badly.
> 
> The delivery captain on my boat, Scott, has a friend Vinny who is delivering 
> another boat to Antigua in the Salty Dog Rally, with the owners aboard.  They 
> were the closest vessel to Calypso when her distress call came in, and went 
> to assist her. Vinny texted Scott about the situation, including issues with 
> crew dynamics on Calypso. 
> 
> Last night we could have diverted six or eight hours to rendezvous with 
> Calypso, but didn’t want to give away our fuel to a captain making (in our 
> opinion) unreasonable decisions.  So we never met up.
> 
> As far as I know, Calypso’s owner is not on this mail list.
> 
> Cheers,
> Randy
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Nov 9, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Chuck is correct.
>> 
>> I'm assuming that the 121 Calypso is the one making 5 knots trailing the 
>> fleet.
>> 
>> --
>> Dennis C.
>> Touche' 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
>> 
>>> On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 1:13 PM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Joe, 
>>> Randy’s boat Grenadine is on the hard in Colorado for the season.  Randy is 
>>> on a delivery on a different boat.  The delivery skipper’s friend is 
>>> sailing Calypso  which lost its headstay.  At least that’s what I read into 
>>> this.  
>>> Chuck Gilchrest 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Nov 9, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
 
 https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/rally/2021-sdsa-caribbean-rally/
 
  
 
 No Grenadine shows up, but two Calypsos do. One is making 5 knots and the 
 other is in Marsh Harbor.
 
  
 
  
 
 Joe Della Barba
 
 Coquina C&C 35 MK I
 
 Kent Island MD USA
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves

[Jim Watts via CnC-List]

The boom sheaves are a stock Schaefer item. They were OEM parts. Cheapest
and probably fastest option.

On Wed., Nov. 10, 2021, 3:13 a.m. DJ via CnC-List, 
wrote:

> I used Zephyr works for all my mast sheeves last year.   Really nice guy,
> did really nice work for like $50 each.
>
> Danny
>
> On Nov 9, 2021 4:23 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
> wrote:
>
> +1 for Zephyr Works.
>
> They are not cheap, but they are good.
>
> I have them make the set of masthead sheaves and a few boom end one.
> Perfect fit.
>
> Marek
>
> 1994 c270 Legato
> Ottawa ON
>
>
>
> Sent from my Android-based can on a string
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Matthew via CnC-List 
> Date: 2021-11-09 15:59 (GMT-05:00)
> To: 'Stus-List' 
> Cc: Matthew 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves
>
> Zephyrwerks is an excellent source for custom-made sheaves if you cannot
> find something off the shelf that fits.  I had three masthead sheaves made
> since we lowered my mast about a month ago.  Ed (the owner) suggested
> replacing the worn pins as well, so he made a set (including welding the
> C&C plate on the end).  The new sheaves and pins are already back on the
> mast and ready to go for next year.  Very professional; very prompt.
>
>
>
> *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 09, 2021 3:12 PM
> *To:* Stus-List 
> *Cc:* Dennis C. 
> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves
>
>
>
> https://www.rigrite.com/
> 
>
>
>
> https://www.zephyrwerks.com/
> 
>
> --
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Touche' 35-1 #83
>
> Mandeville, LA
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 1:58 PM Rod Stright via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> I am looking for some 2” sheaves for the end of my boom (4).  I believe
> the old ones were Delrin or some sort of plastic and the sun took its
> tool.  I believe someone had a very good source for sheaves on the list.
>
>
>
> Rod Stright
>
> Halifax
>
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Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves

[Matthew via CnC-List]

Not only cheaper and faster, Schaefer makes quality, robust products.

 

From: Jim Watts via CnC-List  
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2021 1:40 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Jim Watts 
Subject: Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves

 

The boom sheaves are a stock Schaefer item. They were OEM parts. Cheapest and 
probably fastest option.

 

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Stus-List Redwing for Sale

[Peter Fell via CnC-List]

Not mine ... it looks like a nice boat! Located in Sidney BC. Sale proceeds
to a good cause.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334099815190165/
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