Showing posts with label Scarlett O'Hara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scarlett O'Hara. Show all posts
Friday, May 11, 2012
Scarlett O'Hara-New Owners
May 6. 2012
The new owner is named Poalo Conconi and he lives in Kuala Lumpur. He's and Italian businessman who has lived in Asia for many years. He and his family plan to sail Scarlett recreationally between Malaysia and Thailand. He has little sailing experience, but loves the boat. We are happy she found a good home. She is being kept in Pankor Marina about 3 hours south of KL. It is new, built about a year or two ago and is full now!
Renee & John
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
April 29, 2009-Update from Scarlett
Scarlett O'HaraHi all,
Just a quick note to let you all know we are READY to leave New Zealand and plan to do so in the morning! It has been great to see this country and meet a lot of wonderful people, but the warm weather and Fiji are calling us.
The transit should be 7 to 10 days, depending on wind. We will send updates as we can, weather pending, as it is difficult for me to work on the computer if the boat is rocking around. Luckily NZ had transderm seasick patches readily available, so I have stocked up.
Best to all.
Hugs,
Renee & John
Monday, September 29, 2008
From the SI Vault: Scarlett O'Hara
Scarlett O'Hara mentioned in the March 7, 1983 issue of Sports Illustrated
YACHTING—MONROE WINGATE and CHRIS CORLETT of San Francisco sailed their 42-foot Peterson-designed Scarlett O'Hara to overall fleet victory in the six-race, 88-boat Southern Ocean Racing Conference, coming from behind to beat Locura in the last race in Nassau.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Lattitude 38 Article: Carl Schumacher
An article about Carl Schumacher mentions Scarlett O'Hara in the 1984 issue of Lattitude 38:
Chris Corlett, the primary helmsman on Carl's 38-ft IOR racer Wall Street Duck for the past two very successful seasons, concurs with this notion. Chris also drove the 1983 SORC winner Scarlett O'Hara, designed by San Diego's Doug Peterson. He says the difference between the two boats is significant. "Scarlett is big in the ends and requires lots of power to push it around the course," he says. "The Duck has an easier feel on the helm and is easier to sail. Carl's boats definitely have their own style."
Chris Corlett, the primary helmsman on Carl's 38-ft IOR racer Wall Street Duck for the past two very successful seasons, concurs with this notion. Chris also drove the 1983 SORC winner Scarlett O'Hara, designed by San Diego's Doug Peterson. He says the difference between the two boats is significant. "Scarlett is big in the ends and requires lots of power to push it around the course," he says. "The Duck has an easier feel on the helm and is easier to sail. Carl's boats definitely have their own style."
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Outstanding Scarlett O'Hara Photo
A simply amazing shot of Scarlett O'Hara on course for the win during the 1983 SORC. The photo was taken by Larry Moran, of Chicago:
A note from Larry about the picture:
"Hi, Matt --
Sure. Feel welcome to use the photo as you mentioned.
The owner was Monroe Wingate of the San Francisco [correction: St. Francis] Yacht Club. Trimming the mainsail was David Hulse.
Photo was taken shortly after the start of the Miami-Nassau race.
Regards,
Larry Moran, Chicago"
Some information on David Hulse and his company, Novis Composites
A note from Larry about the picture:
"Hi, Matt --
Sure. Feel welcome to use the photo as you mentioned.
The owner was Monroe Wingate of the San Francisco [correction: St. Francis] Yacht Club. Trimming the mainsail was David Hulse.
Photo was taken shortly after the start of the Miami-Nassau race.
Regards,
Larry Moran, Chicago"
Some information on David Hulse and his company, Novis Composites
Lattitude 38 Interview with Dee Smith
A quick mention of Scarlett O'Hara found in the 1998 Lattitude 38 article titled An Interview With Dee Smith:
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L38: What are some of the highlights of your sailing career?
DS: There have been so many! I'd say that 1983 was a pretty good year. We won the SORC and were top inshore boat at the Admiral's Cup with Scarlett O'Hara, and came back and won the Big Boat Series with Bravura.
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L38: What are some of the highlights of your sailing career?
DS: There have been so many! I'd say that 1983 was a pretty good year. We won the SORC and were top inshore boat at the Admiral's Cup with Scarlett O'Hara, and came back and won the Big Boat Series with Bravura.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Scarlett O'Hara (Sail #18950)
Scarlett O'Hara (sail #18950) is owned by John and Renee Prentice, 18950 and sails out of San Diego YC. The side-picture is from the 1983 SORC.
"Scarlett first raced in the 1982 SORC with Tom Blackaller at the helm. Tom was involved in the project starting in the design/construction phase, but he only stayed one year and did not win the SORC on this boat. Scarlett O'Hara was the SORC overall winner in 1983 with Chris Corlett as skipper." - David Wingate, son of Monroe Wingate, original owner of Scarlett O'Hara (thanks, David!)
(Per David, Dee Smith was tactician on Scarlett O'Hara for the 1983 SORC. Corlett, Hulse, Smith...a formidable team, to say the least!)
"There's Google for you. you're right about Dee Smith and guys winning the SORC on Scarlett. You can even buy the video on E-bay SORC83. "
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Soverel vs. Peterson
From The Soverel 26 Owners' Site
"Despite the Grey Mist fiasco, Locura's owner believed strongly in Soverel's design ability, and he commissioned Mark to design a boat to win the SORC. A second Locura popped off Soverel's drawing board, this one 43 feet long and very fast. Going into the Nassau Cup, the final race of the Circut. Soverel found himself with a comfortable ten-point lead over Chriss Corlett and the Crew of the Peterson 43, Scarlett O'Hara.It looked like Mark's year at last, but....
The race started with a downwind drag race to the first mark. Scarlet got away clean and Soverel had to jibe away at the start in a port / starboard situation. He never recovered and finished far enough back to allow Scarlet to grab the overall fleet trophy."
"Despite the Grey Mist fiasco, Locura's owner believed strongly in Soverel's design ability, and he commissioned Mark to design a boat to win the SORC. A second Locura popped off Soverel's drawing board, this one 43 feet long and very fast. Going into the Nassau Cup, the final race of the Circut. Soverel found himself with a comfortable ten-point lead over Chriss Corlett and the Crew of the Peterson 43, Scarlett O'Hara.It looked like Mark's year at last, but....
The race started with a downwind drag race to the first mark. Scarlet got away clean and Soverel had to jibe away at the start in a port / starboard situation. He never recovered and finished far enough back to allow Scarlet to grab the overall fleet trophy."
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Scarlett O'Hara: Rescued!
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Puddle Jump Boat Rescued by Mexican Navy
April 9, 2004 - South Pacific
John and Renee Prentice of San Diego were among the most experienced sailors in this year's Pacific Puddle Jump fleet, and their Serendipity 43 Scarlett O'Hara was very well equipped. But that did not make them immune to breakdowns.
Having departed Puerto Vallarta on March 15, they had sailed 700 miles of the 3,000-mile passage to the Marquesas when, at 3am on March 20, their rudder broke off. "We tried to build an emergency rudder," explained John, "but it lasted only a few minutes in the large seas and strong winds."
Luckily, they were able to raise Don Anderson of Summer Passage who assisted them in contacting the Mexican Navy, which initiated a rescue and eventually towed Scarlett O'Hara all the way back to Manzanillo. "We cannot say enough good things about the way the Mexican Navy handled us - they towed our boat for six days!!!" said John. "They were professional and very concerned about our safety and were careful to not cause any further damage to the boat."
The Prentices are now completing repairs and say that they'll probably give the Puddle Jump another try next year. Three cheers for the Navy!
Puddle Jump Boat Rescued by Mexican Navy
April 9, 2004 - South Pacific
John and Renee Prentice of San Diego were among the most experienced sailors in this year's Pacific Puddle Jump fleet, and their Serendipity 43 Scarlett O'Hara was very well equipped. But that did not make them immune to breakdowns.
Having departed Puerto Vallarta on March 15, they had sailed 700 miles of the 3,000-mile passage to the Marquesas when, at 3am on March 20, their rudder broke off. "We tried to build an emergency rudder," explained John, "but it lasted only a few minutes in the large seas and strong winds."
Luckily, they were able to raise Don Anderson of Summer Passage who assisted them in contacting the Mexican Navy, which initiated a rescue and eventually towed Scarlett O'Hara all the way back to Manzanillo. "We cannot say enough good things about the way the Mexican Navy handled us - they towed our boat for six days!!!" said John. "They were professional and very concerned about our safety and were careful to not cause any further damage to the boat."
The Prentices are now completing repairs and say that they'll probably give the Puddle Jump another try next year. Three cheers for the Navy!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Scarlett O'Hara: A Long and Interesting Life
"A Long and Interesting Life (near end of page)
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A Long and Interesting Life
January 30 - Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Some boats seem to be fated to spend relatively dull lives, mostly stuck in their berths. But that's not true of boats like the Serendipity 43 Scarlett O'Hara. She was commissioned by [Monroe Wingate] in the early '80s, and as we recall enjoyed great success in the SORC and the Admiral's Cup in England which, at the time, were the zenith of offshore racing. She didn't fare as well in the Pan Am Clipper Cup Series in Hawaii, as she dropped her rig in one of the early races.
Many years later, Scarlett was acquired by John and Renee Prentice of San Diego, who worked hard to convert her into a cruising boat. They cruised her quite a bit - and quickly, too - in the Baja Ha-Ha and around Mexico. But trouble struck shortly after heading for the Marquesas - their rudder snapped off.
When we bumped into Renee on the docks the other day, she had to tell us all about their new rudder - although it's not clear to us when they got it. "Our new rudder is all carbon and came from the Santa Cruz 70 Mongoose. It only cost $300!"
John confirmed that they picked up the rudder - which probably would have cost $15,000 if they had it made - for just $300 from Minney's Marine Surplus in Costa Mesa. "I hardly had to do any modifications, and it works great."
Another thing Renee loves on Scarlett is the solar-powered night lights that a friend brought down from Costco in the States. "They only cost about $7 each, and they make great night lights inside the boat. We used to have some of the amber ones, and they were pretty good, too. In fact, one night we were ashore with a bunch of other cruisers at Tenacatita Bay, and a bunch of thunderheads came through with lots of wind. Boats were dragging and bumping, and we all had to get back to our boats as quickly as possible. The only way we were able to do it was by the amber lights, and the only way others were able to do it was by their boat's position relative to the amber lights of our boat"
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A Long and Interesting Life
January 30 - Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Some boats seem to be fated to spend relatively dull lives, mostly stuck in their berths. But that's not true of boats like the Serendipity 43 Scarlett O'Hara. She was commissioned by [Monroe Wingate] in the early '80s, and as we recall enjoyed great success in the SORC and the Admiral's Cup in England which, at the time, were the zenith of offshore racing. She didn't fare as well in the Pan Am Clipper Cup Series in Hawaii, as she dropped her rig in one of the early races.
Many years later, Scarlett was acquired by John and Renee Prentice of San Diego, who worked hard to convert her into a cruising boat. They cruised her quite a bit - and quickly, too - in the Baja Ha-Ha and around Mexico. But trouble struck shortly after heading for the Marquesas - their rudder snapped off.
When we bumped into Renee on the docks the other day, she had to tell us all about their new rudder - although it's not clear to us when they got it. "Our new rudder is all carbon and came from the Santa Cruz 70 Mongoose. It only cost $300!"
John confirmed that they picked up the rudder - which probably would have cost $15,000 if they had it made - for just $300 from Minney's Marine Surplus in Costa Mesa. "I hardly had to do any modifications, and it works great."
Another thing Renee loves on Scarlett is the solar-powered night lights that a friend brought down from Costco in the States. "They only cost about $7 each, and they make great night lights inside the boat. We used to have some of the amber ones, and they were pretty good, too. In fact, one night we were ashore with a bunch of other cruisers at Tenacatita Bay, and a bunch of thunderheads came through with lots of wind. Boats were dragging and bumping, and we all had to get back to our boats as quickly as possible. The only way we were able to do it was by the amber lights, and the only way others were able to do it was by their boat's position relative to the amber lights of our boat"
More Scarlett O'Hara Photos
Scarlett O'Hara, 1983 SORC Champion, Miami-Nassau Race
Scarlett O'Hara, shortly after leaving the starting line of the 1983 Fastnet Race (Admiral's Cup)
Scarlett O'Hara docked at the 1985(?) SORC.
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