Riptide50Strum is a Racing Team for the purpose of crew & family communications for the Riptide50 Strum racing/cruising sailboat from Vancouver, BC Canada. Strum was designed by Paul Bieker (Seattle) & custom built in full carbon fibre by Ian Franklin (New Zealand). She sports a modular interior, 3,000lbs of water ballast, a 12' lifting keel and a 13' articulating sprit, exceeding 12 knots under p
ower & 30 knots under sail. New for 2026 is Strum hanging around her home port of Vancouver over the summer (FIFA vs extended PNW cruising). This will allow Strum to compete in more local events, like the VARC (Vancouver Area Racing Circuit) Spring, Summer & Fall Series (skipper is VARC Div-0 rep), VIRS (Vancouver Island Racing Series) events and our home port Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC) Wednesday Evening Series (WES) long course, plus the odd day sail/fireworks night. Strum continually recruits new crew that can commit to one or more of the above Series, as well as capable crew interested in individual regattas. If you, or someone you know, is interested in racing on Strum, please select GOING to the 3 posted Facebook /Event Series (VARC, VIRS & WES), message us here or contact the skipper directly. STRUM SCHEDULE 2026
Jan13 Crew Party (+100 ppl)
Feb01 Core-Crew (declared)
Mar21 Patos (VIRS-1)? Mar28 Opener (VARC-Spring)
Apr03 Straits (VARC-Spring)
Apr25 Halibut (VARC-Spring)
Apr29 Wednesdays (start)
May, Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
June, May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
July, June 24, July 1, 8, 15
August, July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
Sept, Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9. May02 Dock Party (RVYC-J/B3)
May09 RVYC Sail Past
May16 Saltspring (VIRS-2)? May23 Swiftsure (VIRS-3)? May30 Round Lasqueti (VIRS-4)? Jun13 Round Bowen (VARC-Spring)
Jul11-12 Summer (VARC-Summer)
Aug15 EBS (VARC-Summer)
Sep09 Wednesdays (end)
Sep11-13 Salish (VARC-Fall)
Sep26-27 HSR (VARC-Fall)
Oct03 FRLS (VARC-Fall)
Oct17 Closer (VARC-Fall)
Nov7-8 Round The County? Nov13 VARC Dinner ($75 RVYC)
?Events at risk/low crew
Apply for each Series separately
10 crew needed (8 for Salish Sea)
Clubs determine date/Div-0 course.
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EVENT SERIES (SCORING)
VARC-Spring Series
1. VARC Opener
2. Southern Straits
3. Halibut Bank
4. Round Bowen
VARC-Summer Series
5. Summer Regatta
6. Jul18 SOAR (not Strum)
7. English Bay Scramble (EBS)
VARC-Fall Series
Sep12-13 Deep Cove (not Div-0)
8. Salish Sea
9. Howe Sound Regatta (HSR)
10. Fraser River Light Ship (FRLS)
11. VARC Closer
12. VARC Dinner (@$75 RVYC)
VIRS
1. Patos Island
2. Round Saltspring
3. Swiftsure
4. Lasqueti Regatta
5. Sailing In Nanaimo (SIN)
Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
May; Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
June; May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
July; June 24, July 1, 8, 15
August; July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
Sept; Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9.
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LEGEND
Bowen, Round Bowen (BIYC/VARC-D)
C, Corrected Time
Closer, VARC Closer (RVYC/VARC-R)
DNC, Did/Do Not Compete
E, Elapsed Time
EBS, English Bay Scramble (VARC-D)
F, Fastest (elapsed time)
FRLS, Fraser River Light Ship (RVYC/VARC-D)
Halibut, Halibut Bank (WVYC/VARC-D)
Lasqueti, Lasqueti Island (SCYC/VIRS)
Opener, VARC Opener (RVYC/VARC-R)
Patos, Patos Island (SNSYC/VIRS)
RET, Retired
RTC, Round The County (USA)
RVYC, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (home port)
Sail Past, (RVYC)
Salish, Salish Sea Race (RVYC/VARC-D)
Saltspring, Round Saltspring (SISA/VIRS)
SIN, Sailing In Nanaimo (NYC/VIRS)
Straits, Southern Straits (WVYC/VARC-D)
Summer, Summer Regatta (VARC-R)
Swiftsure, (RVicYC/VIRS)
, as in 1TF=1st To Finish
VARC, Vancouver Area Racing Circuit
VARC, see VARC.bc.ca
VARC-D, Distance Series
VARC-R, Regatta Series
VI360, VanIsle360.com Race (odd years)
VIRS, Vancouver Island Racing Series
VIRS, see page
Wednesdays, Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
WES, Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
WES, see RoyalVan.com
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2026 CORE-CREW (Safety At Sea #)
1. Peter Bodifee (CANBC2691)
2. Reto Corfu (CANBC2623)
3. Calvin Goldschmidt (CANBC2844)
4. Peter Hennig (CANBC2762)
5. Simon Kaulback (20230305)
6. David Legault (CANBC2716)
7. Adam Macdonald (CANBC2584)
8. Carl Mulherin (CANBC2768)
9. Steve Small (CANBC2790)
10. Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)
11. Kostia Vasylenko (CANBC2496)
12. Kris Vogel (CANBCTBD)
13. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)
2026 INTERESTED CREW
Mackenzie Adams**
John Baker*
Jo-Ann Brown*
Alaina K Burnett**
Edwin Feng**
Andrew French*
Peter Grimm**
Doug Horne**
Matt Hughes**
Matt Humer*
Michaela Kuehn**
Sail Laris*
David Legault (CANBC2716)*
Sam Macray**
Elizabeth Marleau*
Edmaro Marques Cabete**
Christian Nally**
Scottford Price*
Anthony Rizk**
Charlotte Silverman*
Erik Sjogren*
Karen J Stan**
Robert Torok*
Gordon Vancouver**
Jason Voelkl**
Pam Vogel*
Alex Zaputil**
*Previous Strum crew
**Contact skipper ASAP
Skipper will reach out to Core & Interested Crew to see which events you can confirm. CREW
Are you (or someone you know) interested in crewing on Strum? All regattas will be publicly posted to /Events here: RSVP GOING to be considered for crew or INTERESTED if you cannot commit. Regular/confirmed crew can convert to INTERESTED as needed, to update ALL crew immediately. Invitation & preference is given to reliable, regular crew who can race hard, be compatible with core-crew and assist in delivering, moving, practicing & preparing Strum for battle (apply within). Final confirmed-crew selection is typically announced at the regatta or week prior to /Event. Regatta details, including transportation, eating, sleeping, signals & time limits will be posted to /Event, which are public. Follow Strum here, or on AIS (via free MarineTraffic app). CORE-CREW
Defined as Regular-Crew that can commit to more than 75% of any Strum /Series. Core-Crew are expected to contribute to preparing Strum pre/post regattas, including deliveries. Bonus points for compatibility on & off the water. Since Strum is primarily an off-shore race boat campaigning for VanIsle360, Hawaii & Mexico type races, we require a valid Safety At Sea certificate. There are currently 2 spots open. Apply within. REGULAR-CREW
Defined as crew familiar with Strum that can only commit to less than 75% of any Strum /Series. We like to have crew familiar with Strum's articulating sprit and water-ballast system, which allows us to race competitively. If you can only commit to a few races due to other boat/work commitments, this option is for you. Preference given to those with a valid Safety At Sea certificate.
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SCHEDULE
Strum's schedule of events is posted February 1st of each year as an /Event by this page. SCHEDULES PAST
2025
Feb01 2024 Core-Crew declared
Mar29 Patos (VIRS #1/3rd elapsed)
Apr18 Straits (VARC-D/Mach II)
Apr26 Collingwood (VARC-D 4th)
May03 Dock Party (40 ppl)
May10 Sail Past (Peoples Choice)
May17 Saltspring (VIRS #3 2nd round)
May24 Swiftsure (VIRS #4/Mach II)
M31-J01 Lasqueti (VIRS #5/DNC)
Jun07-08 SIN (VIRS #6/DNC)
Jun14 Bowen (VARC-D/3rd round)
Skipper raced TransPac on Andrews77 Mach II
Sep05-07 Salish (not VARC/3rd elapsed)
Sep27 FRLS (VARC-D/3rd elapsed)
Nov08-09 RTC (not during trade war/DNC)
3 VIRS (Patos/Saltspring/Swiftsure)
Strum 3rd OVERALL VARC-Distance Div-0 2025
Strum 3rd OVERALL VARC-Regatta Div-0 2025
2024 (new main)
Feb01 2024 Core-Crew declared
Mar29 Straits (missed)
Apr13 Patos (4th TF/40 boats)
Apr27 Halibut (1st TF, 3rd C/32 boats)
May11 Sail Past (coolest)
May18 SaltSpring (1st TF/110 boats)
May25 Swiftsure (4th TF, 5th C/130 boats)
Jun08 Bowen (7th TF/90 boats)
Jul-Aug Cruising PNW
Sep06-08 Salish (4th F/23 boats)
Sep28 FRLS (3rd TF/31 boats)
Nov09-10 RTC (10 ORC/29 OA/120 boats)
2023 (3rd refit/EC3/mast track)
Jan29 RVYC Wigwam NYE
Jan13 Strum Crew Party
Feb01 Core-Crew declared (8)
Feb016 Strait Marine (new rig/mast track)
Mar25 Patos (2nd elapsed)
Apr07 Straits (RET/ripped main)
May13 Sail Past (peoples choice)
May20 Saltspring (2nd round)
May27 Swiftsure (5th elapsed/no sprit)
Jun03-17 VI360 (3rd elapsed)
Jul Cruising Gulf Islands
Aug Cruising Desolation Sound
Sep09-11 Salish (2nd elapsed)
Sep30 FRLS (2nd elapsed)
Nov11-12 RTC (10 ORC/22 OA)
Dec21 Xmas Party (60 ppl)
Dec29 RVYC Wigwam NYE (60 boats)
2022
Jun01 Strait Marine (major refit)
Jun11 Bowen (2nd elapsed)
Jun15-Sep01 Cruising
Sep02 Salish (2nd elapsed)
Sep24 FRLS (New course record!)
Nov15 RTC (7th ORC)
2021 (Covid-19)
Jun-Sep Covid Cruising
2020 (Covid-19)
Jun-Sep Covid Cruising
2019
June 6m Worlds, Hanko Finland
Jul01-Sep07 Cruising PNW
2018
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
6m Europeans, La Trinity Sur Mar, France
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2017
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2016
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2015
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (12th IRC)
2014 (new owners)
Feb01 Randy & Pam purchase Strum
Mar01 Stratos Marine (2nd refit)
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (7th IRC)
2013 Stratos Marine (2nd refit/keel/deck)
2012 Stratos Marine
2011 Stratos Marine
2010
Southern Straits (storm),
Strum breaks 30 knots True Boat Speed
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Fraser River Light Ship
2009
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Fraser River Light Ships (1st overall)
2008 (1st refit)
Mar01 CSR Marine
Southern Straits
Vic-Maui on Strum (3 Vogel's)
Strum 1st to finish/1st corrected
2007 (Vancouver launch)
Mar01 Strum launched in Vancouver BC
Southern Straits
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (8th Div-X/23 OA)
2006 (New Zealand launch)
Strum launched in Picton New Zealand
Skipper did 1 month hard sea trials
Skipper raced Vic-Maui on Andrews70 Renegade
2004 Strum commissioned by Wink Vogel
REGATTAS
Regattas posted as /Events here. Please RSVP to each /Event...
“GOING” if you can commit,
“INTERESTED” no commitment,
“NOT GOING" to unsubscribe. Confirmed-Crew posted to /Event. REGATTAS (max 8 crew)
Salish Sea/TransPac/Vic-Maui
These are Core-Crew only
REGATTAS (max 10 crew)
Patos/Saltspring/Swiftsure/RTC
These are Core-Crew +2 (max)
REGATTAS (max 12 crew)
Straits/Swiftsure/Fraser River
These are Core-Crew +4 (max)
HOME PORT
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC)
Jericho Marina (B3)
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver BC V6R 1B3
RoyalVan.com
SAFETY AT SEA (SAS)
Safety At Sea certification is a 2 day, @$500 course offered in Canada and the USA, valid for 5 years. Most distance & off-shore Race Committees require a percentage (30-100%) of crew to have a valid Safety At Sea certificate (Canadian or USA) in order for the yacht to be eligible for registration/participation (Pac-Cup, RTC, Salish Sea, Straits, Swiftsure, TransPac, Vic-Maui). Since Strum is primarily an offshore race boat, SAS is required for all core-crew. Plus, if you are serious about offshore racing &/or cruising, we recommend it. We also favour any available +4 crew with a valid SAS certificate, over those that do not have this. Search "safety at sea" for more details. REFITS
TBD REFIT (not completed)
B&G H5000 upgrade
Bieker, boom extension +0.6m (no)
Bieker, lazy bag mounts (?)
Bieker, sprit fixed/removable (-0.6m)? Furler, Top Down (Karver 5T?)
Furler, Top Up (Karver 3T?)
Furler, Cable/quick connect
Harken, Jib Car (spare)*
Harken, Stand-Up Block (S jib)*
Keel guides (SM?)
Lewmar, LowProfile10 x4 (SM)
North Sails, stack pack (cruising)*
North Sails, new A2 light runner
North Sails, new A3 light reacher
North Sails, new J1 light 3Di RAW
North Sails, new J3 Heavy 3Di RAW
ORCi International (boom/incline)*
Paint, bottom (Hemple/VC17?)
Paint, deck (Awlgrip white?)
Paint, topside (Awlgrip silver?)
Pin Stripe/Name (replace)
Propane, tank (Viking 10 #?)
Rudder bearings (Jefa?)
Solar, Solbian 157w SR+ (PYS)
Solar, Victron MPPT 30/100? (PYS)
Spinlock XX0812B to Spin H
Spinlock XXBJAWS (run/spin=4)
Spinlock ZS1214BJAW reef (SWR)
Stanchion replacements x14 (SM?)*
Ubi Maior Jibber (rod or cable)? Water-Maker service (PYS/SM)
*ASAP
2026 REFIT (completed)
ORCc (w/cruise sails)
ORCc (w/largest sails)
ORCi (requested/TBD)
PHRF-BC -77 (w/largest sails)
Volvo-Penta D2-75 serviced
Volvo-Penta starter, new
2025 REFIT
Fuel Tanks, serviced
Fusion Apollo MS-RA770
Fusion speakers, replaced
Fusion stereo upgrade
Harken BM75mm bungees
North Sails,
A0+2+4+5+6 (check)
A3 (repaired again)
HCR/J1+4/SSG/SSS (check)
J2 (repair)
Main 3Di batten (replaced)
ORCc (w/cruise sails)
ORCc (w/largest sails)
ORCi (requested/TBD)
PHRF-BC (w/largest sails)
Victron Cerbo GX, replaced
Victron Shunt, replaced
Victron Touch50, replaced
Volvo-Penta D2-75 serviced
2024 REFIT
AIS, serviced
Altenator, serviced
B&G, MHU wire replaced
B&G, upgrades (constant)
Bilge Pump, serviced
Diesel heater, serviced
Efoy 2800Pro, serviced
Engine, full service
Engine, raw water B-flush
Engine, raw water pump replaced
Engine, impeller changed
Expedition Software, 2024
FenderTex C84 Fenders (2)
Fuel tanks, replaced (200L)
Fuel tank connections, replaced
Fuel tank sensors, replaced (2)
Harken, Diverter replaced
Galley, sink drain serviced
Galley, water pressure serviced
Harken head-foil feeder replaced
Harken winch service x6
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Instrument short, fixed
Jib Tack, move forward
Lifeline, repaired
MarlowGP Tech50 10mm (runners)
North Sails,
A0+2+4+5+6 (check)
A3 (repaired)
boom horse-cover (new)
HCR/J1+4/SSG/SSS (check)
J1 (repair)
J2 battens (new)
J3.5 battens (new)
Main 3Di RAW square-top (new)
ORCc 2024 (w/cruise main)
ORCc 2024 (w/race ST main)
ORCi (requested/TBD)
Panasonic Toughbook 55 i7
PHRF-BC 2024 w/cruise main (-66)
PHRF-BC 2024 w/ST main (-77)
RVYC-CH moorage (F28)
Sail-Drive, oil/paint/zink
Shower Drain Pump-S (new)
Stanchion, temp repair (2)
Tow bridle, tender
Tylaska T16, jib tack S
VHF antenna aft (warranty)
VHF antenna MH (warranty)
Victron lithium system AOK
Water-Maker, serviced (SM)
2023 REFIT
ARC EPIRB Cat A (Offshore/Auto)
B&G H50 wireless VHF (P helm)
B&G H50 wireless VHF ( #2)
Ballast block/gasket/string
Bottom paint touch-ups (VC-17O)
Efoy Pro 2800 generator (port keel)
Harken Carbo headfoil (new)
Harken double spin block
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Karver loop blocks (reefing)
LED, interior (touch/switch/ceiling)
LED, nav (bow/stern/steam/mast)
Life Raft, repacking (6 man)
Life Raft, repacking (8 man)
Life Raft solar panel backing (carbon)
LifeSling
Marlow Club 12mm, mainsheet
Marlow GP 14mm, halyard, jib S
Marlow GP 14mm, halyard, main
Marlow GP 12mm, halyard, spin S
Marlow GP 8mm, runners (2)
Marlow GP 8mm, spin sheets (3)
Master Craft canvas, awning w/solar
North Sails, service entire waredrobe
Offshore Special Reg, Appendix L
ORCi (requested/TBD)
Rule2000 bilge pumps replaced (3)
Ruuvi Tag sensors (fridge/Freezer)
RVYC moorage
Safety Recovery Ladder
Solar panel connector (5m)
Solar panels, Solbian 178w (2)
Solar panels, Solbian 80w (1)
Sonos Move, white (2)
Sonos Roam, white (1)
Spinlock XX0812 ceramic clutch (2)
Spinlock ZS1214 ceramic jaws (4)
Starlink permanent installation
Switlik MOM-8S
Tank Senders, new (6)
Titanium dinnerware (12)
Titanium kettle, pots & pans
Tylaska H12 shackle, main
Tylaska T12, halyards (4)
VHF mast head antenna added
VHF transom antenna replaced
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Spectra Cape Horn Extreme (60lph)
2022 REFIT
Esbar diesel heater rebuild/service
Future Fibres EC3 standing rigging
Harken 27mm Fl**ged Mast Track
3847 Track Endstop
3849.2M Fl**ged Track (1)
3849.6M Fl**ged Track (3)
3850 Track Endstop Kit
3852 CB Headboard Car
3862 HB Plate, Flat Top
3863 CB Intermediate (5)
3893 CB Batten M12 CT (7)
C10879 Custom Feeder Kit
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Mastercraft, dodger/wheel/winch
North Sails
Cruise main BattCars bobbins
Race main BattCars bobbins
Paint boom/mast/spreader/sprit
by Andrew Allan, Strait Marine
RVYC moorage
Spar, carbon mast track modification
Spreader modified for EC3 rigging
Sprit modified for A0/Code Zero
Strait Marine
SW Rigging
Tank Senders (4)
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2021 REFIT*
AB 9.5AL dolly (2021)
AB 9.5AL tender (2021)
Davis outboard lift
Davis outboard mount
Dive kit (suit/flippers/mask/snorkel)
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
Inflatable floaties (4)
Inflatable Solace dock (4x6')
Inflatable SUP (Kahuna)
RVYC moorage
Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Yeti Roadie20 coolers (2)
*Pandemic restrictions, cruising only
2020 REFIT*
A-Sea Marine lithium batter system
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
RVYC moorage
Victron MPPT 100/20 SmartSolar
PN: SCC110020060R
SN: HQ1937GUC8A (hw.rev01)
Victron SmartShunt-500A (50mV)
PN: SHU050150050
SH: HQ2019AASW9
Victron Cables Installed
VENASS030064920 .9m RJ45
VENASS030064980 3M RJ45
VENASS030066018 1.8M RJ12
VENASS030530230 VE.Direct 3M
Victron Equipment Installed,
BP-100A 12/24v
BP-220A 12/24v
CerboGX
Digital Multi Control GX
GX Touch50
Lithium Smart battery (200Ah)
MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80
VE.BUS BMS
CYRIX-LI-CT-120
Smart Battery Sense 3m
Smart Battery Sense 10m
VE.Bus RJ-45 (4m)
VE.Direct 3M cable
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
*Pandemic restrictions, cruising only
2018 REFIT
B&G WR10 AP remote w/Bluetooth
Cradle bunks replaced
Cradle repaired/sand blasted
Cradle prime/epoxy paint
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Lewmar windless BT remote
RVYC moorage
Valet Yacht services repair/upgrades
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2017 REFIT
B&G Upgrades
16-4C STR CMG Shld. Spool
14/2C boat cable tinned copper
NAIS-400 class B/000-10980-001
NSPL-400 splitter/000-10982-001
VHF V50 DSC AIS/000-11048-001
VHF H50 wireless/000-11237-001
Zeus 9' chart plotter
ZG100 GPS/000-11048-001
Blue Seas
12/24v 2USB charger/BSS1039
12v dash socket/BSS1011
Decora single gang plank white
Fresh water system repair leak
High speed HDMI w/ethernet
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
Keystone HDMI F/F coupler
Lowrance cable cat5 ethernet
Maretron Upgrades
DST110 Triducer D/S/T
micro connector male
Micro termination Res(male)
N2K Power Tap Mini
Micro Tee M/F/F
Micro dbl-ended cordset 3m
Micro Double Ended Cord 10m
Micro double ended cord 8M
Micro double ended cord 4M
Micro double ended cord 6M
Navionics card (chart plotter)
Nav+pre loaded/MSDNAV+NI
Propane System Upgrades
33'/General labour
Solenoid/SV-S121
32' LPG hose 3/8"/16C384FS6FS6
Remove & replace Nav equip/Labour
RVYC moorage
SeaTech
15mmX1/2" NPS F connector
Stackable elbow/01-1118-1515
Simrad Upgrades
Cable NMEA Video for NSS
Go Free WiFi/000-11068-001**
Smart plug 25' 30amp
STP 50' Eterhnet Cable/PP-750
Superstition Boatworks/Carbon Plate
Techflex F6 1/2" x 50' split braid wrap
USB A*USB B F/F coupler/SJ-USBAA
USB 2.0 to USB C 6' cable/US-2CA6
Vertex Marine
14/2 boat cable/214080103
14/3 100' spool/314010901
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2016 REFIT
Fusion sound system/General Labour
Fusion AV/MS-AV750 DVD stereo
Fusion MS-AB206 350W Subwoofer
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Maretron micro dbl-ended cordset-3m
Maretron Micro Tee
RVYC moorage
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2015 REFIT
1/4 " aluminum plate
B&G Auto Pilot Upgrades,
Auto pilot repair/General Labour
AP H2000 serial
AP WR10 Bluetooth remote
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Machine shop, free up ram universal joint
RVYC moorage
Techflex F6 1/2" x 50' split braid wrap
Volvo-Penta D2-75 new gear cable
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Wheel house technical service/freight
2014 REFIT
03/01/14 Riptide50Strum purchased Strum
Anchor rode, 400' (200' chain+200' rope)
Harken Stainless Steel cleats/OB track (3)
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Lewmar windless replaced w/new
RVYC moorage
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Volvo-Penta D2-75 turbo replacement
CONCEPT
Strum was built as an evolution of the concept behind the Riptide 35 and 44. She is a high performance long course racing boat with comfortable cruising accommodations. Her light displacement and water ballast make her capable of 24 hour runs in excess of 350 NM and cruising speeds under power of 10+ kts. Water ballast, non-overlapping jibs and asymmetrical spinnakers enable her to be sailed at a high percentages of her maximum performance with a minimum number of crew.
-Paul Bieker
DESIGNER
Paul Bieker of Seattle, Washington USA. BUILDER
(Ian) Franklin Yachts in Christchurch, New Zealand. All laminates are vacuum bagged epoxy wet laminate. Cores are cross-linked PVC. Hull and deck have e-glass/carbon outside skins for additional impact resistance and carbon inside skins for minimum weight. Kevlar is introduced into the hull forward to increase damage tolerance. All interior panels are built from lightweight composite panels cut out to accurate computer patterns for minimum weight and minimum waste. The spars were built by Matrix Masts, NZ (later Hall Spars, now Southern Spars). Original Navtec PBO standing rigging was replaced with Future Fibres ECThree in 2022. The keel is fabricated steel and lifts in a trunk. Custom cradel to protect lifting keel while in dry-dock. CHARACTERISTICS
(Imperial/Metric)
LOA: 50.6'/15.42m
Waterline Length: 46.0'/14.03m
Beam: 13.9'/4.24m
Draft (keel down): 12.0'/3.66m
Draft (keel up): 7.3'/2.22m
Displacement:
(cruising) 13,540 #/6,156kg*
(racing) 12,540 #/5,702kg**
Fixed Ballast: 5,766 #/2,621kg
Water Ballast: 2,860 #/1,300kg
Displacement/Length Ratio: 58
Mast Height : 72.5'/22.1m
Jib Area: 592sf/55.0sm
Main Area (Race): 908sf/84.4sm
Main Area (Cruise): 824sf/76.6sm
Spin Area (approx): 2,150sf/200sm
*Strum in Cruising Displacement.
**Remove: Windless/doors/stove/hot water tank/forepeak bunks/drawers. CAPACITIES
Fuel (total, 2 tanks): 52gal/200L
Replaced in 2024
Water (total, 2 tanks): 52gal/200L
Water (water maker): 26gal/100L
Added in 2023
Sewage: 45gal/170L
Battery, 12v system (2020)
House: 200Ah Victron Lithium
Start: 55Ah Optima AGM
ENGINE
Volvo-Penta D2-75 (75hp)
Cruise speed: 10 knots
Maximum speed: 12 knots
Consumption +1nm/litre (+4nm/gal)
*Alphabetical
ACCOMMODATIONS
Number of double berths: 3
Number of single berths: 2
Number of cabins: 3
Number of showers: 3
Number of heads: 2
BATTERY SYSTEM (2020)
Alternator 120Ah (D2-75)
Balmar external regulator (100A)
Optima 55Ah AGM (start)
SmartPlug 30A cable (25/50')
Victron 200Ah Smart Lithium
Victron MultiPlus Compact:
(12/2000/80A Inverter charger)
Victron MPPT 100/20 (Solar)
Victron Battery Protect:
(220A house)
(100A start)
Victron Cyrix-Li-Ct Charge Relay
Victron SmartShunt 500A-50mV
Victron Digital Multi Control GX
Victron CerboGX monitoring
Victron Touch50 screen
Victron VE.Bus BMS
ELECTRONICS
B&G 20/20 cockpit displays (2)
B&G 2000 mast displays (3)
B&G 3000 navigators display (1)
B&G Airmar dedicated speedometer
B&G Autopilot RAM-T2-12v/AJ
B&G Autopilot Remote WR10 (2018)
B&G GoFree Wifi-1 network (2018)
B&G H2000 Hercules CPU
B&G H5000 Autopilot (2018)
B&G NAIS-400 class B S&R (2018)
B&G NSPL-400 VHF splitter (for AIS)
B&G Triducer, S/D/T (2018)
B&G VHF H50 DSC wireless (2018)
B&G VHF V50 DSC AIS fixed (2018)
B&G Wind wand, 1m carbon (2015)
B&G Zeus2 9" Chartplotter (2018)
B&G Zeus Navionics USA/Canada
B&G ZG100 GPS/compass (2018)
BlueSea panel AC/DC/monitoring
Bilge pump-AC/DC (Rule-2000)
Bilge pump-AC roving (Rule-2000)
Bilge pump-DC roving (SQB)
Bilge pump-manual (fixed/cockpit)
Bilge pump-manual (portable)
Expedition Software license (2024)
Force10 propane oven w/4 burners
Freezer 15sf (/Nav seat)
Fridgerator 10sf (/galley)
Fusion MS-AV750 DVD (2018)
Fusion speakers, cockpit (2018)
Fusion speakers, salon (2018)
Fusion sub, MS-AB108 active (2018)
HDMI bulkhead connection (2018)
Hotwater tank, 10gal Isotherm
iCom IC-M802 Single Side Band
iCom SP-24 external SSB speaker
Iridium Satellite phone
Lewmar V3 windless (2013)
Lewmar V3 wireless remote (2018)
NEMA2000, helm-bow (2018)
Panasonic 55 i7 Toughbook (2024)
Panasonic CF-19 Toughbook (2008)
Panasonic Deckman license
Ritchie analogue compass (P)
Sonos Move internet speaker (1)
Sonos Roam internet speaker (2)
Starlink satellite internet (2022)
Tank sensors: 2 Fuel/2 water (2022)
USB/AC/12v DC outlets (AC & DC)
HARKEN DECK GEAR
Black Magic 57mm, tack/vang (4)
Black Magic 75mm, AG/main/spin (7)
Black Magic 100mm, Jib/mn/run (5)
Genoa stand-up block, jib (2)
Genoa track & pin stop cars (3)
Traveller system, Captive Bearing
HARKEN MAST TRACK & CARS
Antal H22mm mast track (2008-21)
Antal H22mm slides, 2 sets (2008-21)
Harken 27mm Fl**ge track (2022):
#3849 10m/30' sections (3)
Harken Captive Bearing Cars (2022):
#3852 Headboard (1)
#3863 Intermediate (10)
#3893 M12 C-Tech (6)
HARKEN WINCHES
B48.2ST electric-port pit (1)
B48.2ST manual-SB pit (1)
B53.2ST manual-main (2)
B60.2ST manual-primary (2)
LEWMAR
Low Profile Hatch LP10 (4)
Low Profile Hatch LP60 (1)
Windless w/remote
RIGGING
Running: Ian Franklin, NZ (2006)
Running: McCorquodale (2008-19)
Running: SD Boatworks (2023)
Running: Steve White (2022)
Standing: Future Fibres EC3 (2022)
Standing: Navtec PBO (2008-2021)
SAFETY
EPIRB, UIN 278C44296CFFBFF
Life Cell (grab bag/flares)
Life Ring
LifeSling2
Flare, 4 bullets/4 hand/2 smoke
MMSI Number, 316-026-494
Strobe Lights, ACR
2026 ATTESTATION BY PIC, OSR CAT3 MONO
Lay out on Chart Table or other Surface,
3.04.1 Strum meets ISO 122-1-2 & OSR 3.04.2-.4
4.11.1 Navigational charts (not solely electronic)
6.01.3 Sail Canada certificates, 30% crew (SAS #)
6.05.3 2 crew w/1st aid/CPR/comm's (RC/RV)
Lay out on Bunk,
3.29.4 2nd radio, for receiving weather (VHF)
3.29.5 Emergency antenna (S head)
4.08 First Aid Manual and First Aid Kit (S head)
4.09 Foghorn (Safety drawer)
4.16.1 Tools/spares/disconnect/sever rigging
4.23 Approved pyrotechnic/light signals (Life Cell)
5.01.1 Lifejacket w/light/whistle (each crew, w/name)
5.01.1 PFD crotch strap/harness (ISO12402/UL1180)
5.01.2 Spare cylinders (safety drawer)
5.01.4 PFD/harness (inspected by PIC w/in 12mo)
5.02.1 Safety harness/tether (each crew/ISO12401)
5.02.2 2m/6.5' tether w/overload (each crew)
5.02.3 Mid-tether hook on 2m tether, or 1m/3.25' tether
Grab Bag (Life Cell, bright orange),
3.29.1 Watertight VHF in grab bag (DSC capable)
4.07 Watertight (IP67) flashlight
4.21.1 Grab bag floats & 0.1 m²/1 ft² bright colour
4.21.4 3 red hand flares
4.21.4 Watertight strobe light
4.21.4 Knife
4.21.4 Whistle
Below Deck Inspection,
3.29.7 AIS (shared masthead & dedicated antenna)
4.03 Tapered wood plug (each through-hull)
4.05.1 Fire blanket (adjacent cooking device)
4.05.2 Fire extinguishers (inspected)
4.12 Safety equipment location chart (S keel)
At Helm or Ready for Rapid Deployment,
4.22.2 GNSS MOB w/in 10sec (B&G Zeus2)
4.22.3 Lifebuoy w/self-igniting light/whistle/drogue
4.22.4 Throw Sock (6mm/.25" & 15-25m/50-75')
4.22.5 Recovery LifeSling2®
4.25 Strong sharp sheathed knife (deck/cockpit)
Rigged/Fitted to Demonstrate Use,
4.15.1 Emergency tiller (SQB)
4.15.2 Proven emergency steering if rudder disabled
4.26.3 Storm trysail (T) & main reefing to 40% luff length
4.26.5 Heavy weather jib (SJ), independent luff
SAILS
1. A0 Tight Reacher, N (55-85 AWA)
(dedicated 10T Harken furler)
2. A1 reduced Run, Q (65-95 AWA)
3. A2 Light Runner, Q (90-135 AWA)
4. A3 Light Reacher, Q (70-110 AWA)
5. A4 Heavy Run, N (115-160 AWA)
6. A5 Heavy Reach, N (80-120 AWA)
7. A6 Gennaker, Q (80-160 AWA)
8. J1 Jib Light, Q (5-15kt TWS)
9. J2 Jib Med, N (10-20kt TWS)
10. J3.5 Jib Heavy, N (20-30kt TWS)
11. J3RF Cruising, Q (20-30kt TWS)
12. J4 Jib Very Heavy, Q (30-40kt)
13. J5 Jib Storm, Q (+40kt TWS)
14. HCR High Clew Reach (15-60kt)
15. M1 Main fathead race (0-40kt)
16. M2 Main pinhead cruise (0-50kt)
17. M3 Main Tri-Sail, storm (+40kt)
18. M4 Main square-top (0-40kt)
19. SSG Stay Sail Genoa(40-90AWA)
20. SSS Stay Sail Spin (80-110 AWA)
(dedicated 3T Harken furler)
21. Spinnaker Sock, for 6A (+35kt)
SAIL NUMBER (CAN54500)
SHACKLES
Gibb, AG 2006 (4)
Tylaska H8 2:1, Main hal 2023 (1)
Tylaska J12,Short sheet 2006 (1)
Tylaska T8, Spin sheets 2023 (2)
Tylaska T12, Jib/Spin hal 2023 (4)
Tylaska T12, Jib tack 2023 (1)
Tylaska T16, Jib tack 2023 (2)
SPINLOCK
CAM0814 x2, jib F/sprit C (2008)
XTR0812 x2, tack/vang (2022)
XX0812A x3, AG/S spin (2006)
XX0812A x1, P spin (2024)
XX0812B x2 Ceramic, runners (2022)
ZS1214A x2 Al, reefs (2006)
ZS1214B x4 Ceramic, J/K/M (2022)
WHEELS & QUADRANT, Twin/carbon
New dyneema (2023)
MISCELLANEOUS
Alessi Michael Graves Kettle w/bird
Anchor Cruise: Rocna20 (20kg)
Anchor Cruise chain: 200’ (1)
Anchor Cruise rope: 200’ (1)
Anchor Race: Lewmar (2)
Anchor Race chain: 50’ (2)
Anchor Race rope: 150’ (2)
Anchor Gypsy: 5/16” (30mm)
Anchor Windless: Lewmar V3 (2)
Apple: AAs/iPad/MacBook/TV4K
Bean Bag Chairs (2)
Bowls/plates, 8 Melamine (cruise)
Bowls/Plates, 12 Titanium (race)
Canvas, cockpit table (2022)
Canvas, boom horse-cover (2024)
Canvas, boom cover w/LJ (2006)
Canvas, dodger (2006/2022)
Canvas, winches x6 (2022)
Canvas, wheels x2 (2006/2022)
Cockpit teak flooring (removable)
Coffee Cups, 12 MEC (race)
Cutlery, 8 SS sets (cruise)
Cutlery, 12 Titanium sets (race)
Cradle, epoxied steel (forklift)
Cradle, glass bunks (removable)
Dock Steps, carbon (P lazaret)
Dyson cordless vacuum
Edson Outboard Motor Mount 1.25”
Emergency Rudder, carbon fibre
Emergency Tiller, aluminum
Fenders, FenderTex C84 (2)
Fenders, FenderTex covers (2)
Fenders, Flat Foam NZ (4)
Fenders, Polyform HTM2 (2)
Fenders, Polyform HTM3 (4)
Fenders, Polyform HTM4 (4)
First Aid Kit-WCB Level2 (2022)
Forespar Nova Lift II (2020)
Fusion StereoActive BT Speaker
Gardena 50’ hose-reel
Gardena pistol & wand
Life raft, 1 person (Gumby)
Life raft, 4 person (Valise)
Life raft 6 person (Valise)
Life raft container, custom carbon
Magma, BBQ Party Kettle
Magma, griddle (pancakes)
Magma, cookware (nesting)
Nespresso Pixie & Frother
Projector: LG 800w LED 1080 HDTV
Projector Screen, 50” interior
Projector Screen, 120” exterior
Shoreline Reel, 150’ w/cover
Sonos Move, white (2)
Sonos Roam, white (1)
Storage for supplies (custom)
SUP Kahuna inflatable (2021)
SUP Solstice Inflatable dock
Starlink RV satellite (2022)
Starlink cable (under deck)
Swim ladder (removable davits)
Super-Duper Scooper (aft ballast)
Table cockpit, carbon (removable)
Table leaf-long, carbon (clip on)
Table leaf-short, carbon (clip on)
Tender: AB 9.5AL (2021)
Tender: Weaver davits (2021)
Tender: AquaPro 10.5’ (2008)
Tender: Honda 2hp (2015)
Tender: Tohatsu 9.8hp (2019)
Tender Transom Davits: Weaver
Yeti: Roadie20/coffee/therm (2 each)
