ZUIDERDAM BACK IN SERVICE!

This morning, the R.C.S. ZUIDERDAM emerged from her massive reconstruction and sailed her (3rd) Builder's Trials on Chapparral Lake in Scottsdale.

The voyage, beginning around 6:00am, was very smooth and no major problems emerged. My favorite part was the speed trial, when I ran her in several passes at full speed. Far from getting swamped with water, she actually hydroplaned and the bow LEFT THE WATER! It was an amusing sight, but not at all dangerous. I do not plan to "fix" it.

This was the 19th voyage for the Zuiderdam, and thankfully, there will be many more!

Barrett Hochhaus
diamondback78@hotmail.com