Our first owner photo of 2002 links Catalina to its international acclaim, coming from Europe's land of dikes and wooden shoes...
"Here with we send you a picture of our Catalina 36, hull nr. 1263.   We own this ship since 4 years.  Normally we are sailing on IJsselmeer and North Sea, but after a sailing day wind 5 Bf. it is very comfortable to shop and stay for the night in the city centre of Lemmer.(Holland).  If it is interesting we will send you more Dutch Pictures*."
Nick and Lia Miltenburg
Netherlands, Europe

*And there's more... as C36 owners declared they were interested.  When members emailed and asked Nick and Lia to share more photos, Nick sent nine additional photos from the Netherlands, along with captions...
            
Click here for additional photos from 
the Netherlands  posted to the site on 1/20/02

From Galveston, Texas, the land of longhorns, George W. Bush, and year-round sailing for  Catalina owners...
A photo of my boat, C36 #206 tied to the bank in Double Bayou - Galveston Bay, Texas.  January is tough here - I actually had to put a jacket on!
Russ Williams
S/V Four Sail
C36, #206
Kemah, Texas

From the Northeast coast of the USA, it was a beautiful autumn day Bill Miller when installed the frame for his boatcover...
Here is a shot from last November where we were trying to figure out how to put together our Fairclough cover for the first time.    My son Bill is taking off the motor mount. 
Bill Miller
"Magic III"  #1901
Westerly, R I  

And from Alaska, winter becomes a time for regular boat checks and looking ahead to the next season...
We go down to Seward every few weeks to check on Anuqa.  Seward's 125 miles south of Anchorage, and the trip down becomes a 2 1/2 hour adventure both coming and going - climbing mountains, through passes, over frozen rivers.  But Seward is the Florida for Alaskans, with ice-free harbor and normally above-freezing weather in the winter.  It's a one-day trip we look forward to as we make plans for next summer.  (Photo above taken New Year's Day 2002)
Dennis Stovall (your webmaster)
C36 #1791 "Anuqa"
Anchorage, AK

From Trevor MacLachlan's 2001 circumnavigation around Vancouver Island aboard S/V Dunoon...

Ken Perry's "Valjean" - from 2000 Lakefest Regatta...

These were taken by Boatpix during the 2000 Lakefest Regatta on Lake Texoma, Texas/Oklahoma.  Boatpix gave their permission to post them if they were mentioned as the photographer!  Can you believe it?  I was accompanied by a friend, Carl Anderson and his six year old son, Martin.  This is the Valjean doing what she does best!
Thanks, Ken Perry

Above  is our 'virgin bottom' before she got painted... and below is after!

OUR 1st sailboat & we are SO excited!  Named her Windy City, after our homeland.  We have lived in Cape Coral, FL for over 9 years.  Hull #2104. (P.S. Just joined the 36 Association!)

RayGherardini & Diane Fowler
www.CAPECORALHOMES.COM
http://homeownernews.com/39/DianeFowler

Three photos from the Pacific Northwest - 
from Trevor MacLachlan and the S/V Dunoon

Trevor MacLachlan 
S/V Dunoon, #640
Seattle, WA

The Christening of "Windy City"

This photo from our Christening party for our new C36, docked behind our home in Cape Coral Fl.  The "official" date was last Sat. Apr. 20th, party for the Windy City. 

RayGherardini & Diane Fowler
www.CAPECORALHOMES.COM
http://homeownernews.com/39/DianeFowler

Sent in from Ken Perry in Texas

The s/v "Valjean" shows off a new chute
"The Valjean flying her North G1 Gennaker.  Yes, the boat is 
from Texas, where we are blessed to be able to sail year around."

Remarkable view "Cruizin Suzan" shared

Here is an unusual picture of our 1989 Catalina 36 "Cruzin Suzan".  I was working aloft in a bucket lift, replacing the anchor light and wind instruments. She is at her dock...The Catawba Moorings, Catawba Island, Ohio on Lake Erie. My wife and I are the original owners and we have 13 years of great family memories from our many sailing adventures that included our two daughters, sons-in-law, along with many other family and friends.
Jay C. Adrick
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

Two pictures of "Bolero" and her Cap'n & crew

We were rafted up to a 65' foot homebuilt vessel in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, Washington.

Jesse Dennerlein
JDennerlein@Omnitronix.com

Memorial Day weekend from Salt Lake City

Photo provided by Sandra & Preysz Laszlo

Memorial Day cruise from South Carolina
 

Wanted to share a picture at "dusk" of our "new/used" C-36 named "Nomad".  We are out of Charleston, SC.  Hull # 1675.  The picture was taken Memorial Day weekend at dusk on Bass Creek, just off the Stono Inlet from the Atlantic Ocean.
Priscilla & Lauther Parker
James Island, SC  
1998 C-36, Mark II - Nomad

Proud Mary, #2074, was recently launched

Here is a photo of the newly acquired Proud Mary Hull #2074 at the dock in Point Judith Pond, Point Judith Rhode Island.
Paul & Mary Mulrenin
Portsmouth, RI

Having a great time in Puget Sound

We've been daysailing and going out on a couple of overnites, with a 3 week trip planned to the San Juan Islands later this month. We're fortunate to live only 7 minutes from the marina, so we can dash just about any time we want! We're quickly learning the art of shortening the genny... out in 27 knots last week, we were heeling at about 35-40 degrees, genoa all the way out (the 150),  which was not the most comfortable or efficient manner to sail her! But, I'm learning quickly!  Fortunately, my husband has sailed his whole life, so an unexpected windy squall probably won't get us killed!
Erin & Tom Sitterley

The Valjean on Lake Texoma

Taken on July 4, 2002
Ken Perry
kenperry9601@msn.com

Taken over 4th of July weekend, East Coast U.S.
  

- Rodd Collins, Hale Kai #498

From the top, the question asked is:  
"Have you hugged your mast today?"
.  

Attached are a couple of photos of S/V Four Sail, C36 #206 (1984 model).  I was doing a little work up the mast and took a few shots...
Have you hugged your mast lately?
Russ Williams
S/V Four Sail
C36, #206
Kemah, Texas
barr@ev1.net

Sailing Inland - on the Utah-Idaho border
  

We sail on Bear Lake which is located on the Utah-Idaho border.  The elevation is just under 6000ft.  Unfortunately we will only have a few more weeks left due to very low water levels.   The sad fact is that 100 yds out of the marina there is 50+ ft. of water.  We have to have room under the boat for the trailer.  I figure when we get down to 9ft. in the marina it's time to get out.
Laszlo Preysz

A page of awesome photos from the Netherlands...

A collection of photos from C36 owner
Hans Vorstenbosch, from Netherlands

Sunrise at Cape Lookout

Here's what sunrise looks like at Cape Lookout! 
This photo was taken from the deck of "In Concert" (hull #1956) 
on Friday, September 13, 2002!
Ed Hartman - "In Concert" (#1956)

Labor Day 2002 - rafted at Mission Bay

A picture of our C-36 MKII, #1929, "Purrrfect."  Taken at sunrise on Mission Bay (San Diego), on Labor Day.  We were there as part of the Southwestern Yacht Club's annual Labor Day "Corn-on-the-Cob" cruise-out from San Diego Bay.
Bob & Dee Dee Gauvreau
C-36 / "Purrrfect" / #1929
San Diego, CA

Xisle out for a Sunday sail by The Lady in NYC Harbor

Xavier Noel & Gary Hojnowski
C36MKII #1919 - Liberty Landing Marina N.J.

Proud Mary sailing Long Island Sound

Paul Mulrenin - hull #2074.

A gorgeous night under anchor in Rhode Island

Here's a nice shot that I took last August when we were anchored off Pt. Judith RI.  
It was a gorgeous night.  A couple of boats in it -- not a crowded anchorage. Not much cover from the southwesters but the seawall provides protection from those big seas!
Lance Salmonsen
"Lanida"

September sunset along the Corsica River in Maryland

Here is a picture we took at the end of September from our Catalina 36 after anchoring on the Corsica River (off the Chesapeake) MD. Just shows one of the reasons we enjoy our boat - the serenity!
Vic Perla     
Between the Sheets  H/N 2105

Between Fishers Island and Race Rock Lighthouse

Here is a picture of Magic III taken last summer from a friends Valiant 40.  No wind for most of the day then it started to pick up.  It is maybe blowing 7 knots here.   I killed him in light winds but he would kill me in 20 knots.  On his boat I see 8's and 9's.  Mine is 7's and 8's unless I am surfing.      Great summer for sailing.  Mostly light to Medium winds.  With a drought and no rain the Bermuda high just sat there day after day.   Bringing in light winds.   Good news was that there were few if any bad week ends and not to many squalls.      Picture is taken between Fishers Island and Race Rock Light house.   The tide is dead slack but this area is known for 3 to 5 knot currents when the tide is running.    The trick here is to always make sure the tide is on your side.    If racing there is a top secret way to get through the race to minimize the current.  But this is top secret as it took me 5 years to figure it out.   Ian who you can see in the Jump seat started feeling sick right after this picture was taken.   With little wind the sun does a number on you.   Wearing a hat and staying in the shade is important.   And drink plenty of liquids (not beer) to stay hydrated. -Bill Miller Magic III, #1901

Sunset & firworks in Newport, Rhode Island

Here is a photo of a sunset in Newport RI.  We were aboard "Proud Mary" in August waiting for the Navy Band to play at the Naval Base. They have a Concert and a great Fireworks display every year.  They light the fireworks from a barge next to the bridge.
Paul & Mar Mulrenin
Portsmouth, R.I.

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