Two of our 4 USWPCA Fleet Captains attended the Annual Catboat Association meeting in Groton Ct. Feb.1,2,3. John Quinn (SSYC) and Tony DEloia (NEWPA) manned...
The USWPCA will publish a "Quarterly Class Newsletter" [:)] patterned after newsletters published by the International Lightning Class Association: ...
Great News! [:)] The Planked 1945 Palmer Scott WoodPussy described in item #2 , will be going to Montreal for a complete restoration. One of our forum...
For sale: Woodpussy #876 Racing Rigged by Champions! New proctor mast and boom, new sail (+2 used), newly trimmed and balanced centerboard, new cedar...
I don't own a wood pussy but its in the works. Still it doesn't stop me from drawing one. I draw a lot during the winter and drew a WP sunday while a...
... Hey Fred, I was looking for your drawing as I need one to take to a boat flea market (Lockwoods in NJ) where I will try to sell my Woodpussy. I could not...
Hi, I am modifying the CB to be pulled up from the front of the trunk. I installed SS Wire to hole drilled in CB, secured with a swage. What mechanical...
Steve, 4:1 should be sufficient. Be sure the opening in the trunk is low enough to allow the centerboard to be pulled all the way into the trunk. If it's too...
Tony, It would be helpful to know the height for the opening...though I have already cut one:) I made it slightly below the top of the CB. Since one is pulling...
Steve, The opening in the trunk case is 7" from the underside of the deck. Looking down into the trunk it appears the opening is about 1 1/2 inches below the...
Flash #2 - From the Skunk's Den: March 21 update on "Puffin's" bottom replacement: WalterBrigham (86) , of Shelter Island, the original builder of this boat...
I did not do the hull renovations, the previous owner is responsible for the nice looking hull. The transom is wood veneer with a varnish or epoxy coating....
Thanks Steve, I'll find appropriate veneer for the job. I've had to delay working on my restoration since my wife is not enjoying the varnish fumes and epoxie...
How about my Woodpussy which is for sale on website? It can be a day sailor or racing boat. It fits four adults so could accomodate 2 adults and 3 children,...
Hello Catboat lovers. Thank you for the "Heads Up" on the WLS Catboats events, (below) scheduled for this season. We'll post this as a "message" on our...
Thanks for your interest. Do you have a fax # as I have a flyer I can send you. (I don't know how to scan and forward yet.) If you don't I will type out the...
Hi allllllllllll, Our Fleet now has the following WEB-sited posting: 1. our " '08 FLORIDA FLING" has the hyper link below on our Club's HOME page; go to this...
Antoine, I saw Josh Herman, (Shipwright at the L.I.M.M) today. He told me the museum has received the "offer of donation" form from youand things are going as...
ty punch is not ready yet to leave my shop, i still need to finish her paint job. probably within 2 weeks she shall be ready. the waether needs to warm up a...
This planked 1940's Wooden WoodPussy has a new home as of today! [:)] "Ozzie" Osborn came from Derry N.H. today to Bill Dickerson's home in Hamden Ct. to pick...
Walt Brigham, original builder in 1968-69 replaced the bottom, installed and glued in place a new keel and a new plywood bottom. He replaced floor supports as...
Antoine Bourel's 1940's WoodPussy was donated to the Long Island Marine Museum Mon. May 12. Toby Tull USWPCA Sect/Treas. traveled from Michigan to assist with...
NOTICE OF RACE 2008 James Craig Solo Bowl 45th Anniversary Hosted by WoodPussy Fleet 1 and the Monmouth Boat Club Fleet 1 Date: June 14, 2008 Organizing...
2008 James Craig Solo Bowl Regatta Report June 14, 2008 Hosted by Monmouth Boat Club, Woodpussy Fleet 1 On Saturday, 16 sailors competed in the 45th Annual...
Date: 28 June 2008 To: USWPCA Executive Committee and Membership From: Bill Madsen It is with deep sadness that I must hereby submit my resignation as ...
This boat's entire history is on Shelter Island. John Kenny, sailing instructor at the yacht club owned it when new. Prior to my ownership, Tim Purtell owned...
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