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FRANKOMA WATER PITCHER
COMMEMORATING THE
"1989 CORONADO 15
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
LAKE KEYSTONE
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
WINDYCREST SAILING CLUB"
9.5" TALL by 7" WIDE TO THE HANDLE
MOLD #80
SCARCE SOUVENIR / KEEPSAKE
FYI
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The Coronado 15 has become a classic American one design. Launched in the late sixties, the Coronado 15 quickly drew the attention of racing skippers nationwide. The Coronado 15 National One Design Association was soon established and grew to become the active, enthusiastic organization it is today.
The Same qualities that attracted some of the country’s most prominent racing skippers to the C-15 also appealed to sailors who enjoy daysailing a high performance boat, and encouraged many to experience the fun of racing for the first time.
Refinements that can make a good boat outstanding takes years of development and experimentation. The Coronado 15’s all new deck for the 90’s incorporates refinements born of the experience of some of the nations top racing skippers. Improved function combined with contemporary styling and quality hardware assure the Coronado 15’s future as a favorite of collegiate sailing programs and one design sailors.
Today’s Coronado 15 is available completely set up for racing with the optional “Performance Package” or as a well equipped daysailor in standard form. The rig, hull, and deck configuration are the same in both models, allowing beginners to start out in a boat equipped for daysailing and add hardware when desired or the racing bug bites. Two sizes of sails are available for daysailing or maximum performance when racing.
The Coronado 15 is designed so new sailors can enjoy sailing and learning and add sail area and equipment as skill levels improve.
The Same qualities that attracted some of the country’s most prominent racing skippers to the C-15 also appealed to sailors who enjoy daysailing a high performance boat, and encouraged many to experience the fun of racing for the first time.
Refinements that can make a good boat outstanding takes years of development and experimentation. The Coronado 15’s all new deck for the 90’s incorporates refinements born of the experience of some of the nations top racing skippers. Improved function combined with contemporary styling and quality hardware assure the Coronado 15’s future as a favorite of collegiate sailing programs and one design sailors.
Today’s Coronado 15 is available completely set up for racing with the optional “Performance Package” or as a well equipped daysailor in standard form. The rig, hull, and deck configuration are the same in both models, allowing beginners to start out in a boat equipped for daysailing and add hardware when desired or the racing bug bites. Two sizes of sails are available for daysailing or maximum performance when racing.
The Coronado 15 is designed so new sailors can enjoy sailing and learning and add sail area and equipment as skill levels improve.
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Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large (usually fabric) foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centreboard, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the vessel relative to its surrounding medium (typically water, but also land and ice) and change its direction and speed. Mastery of the skill requires experience in varying wind and sea conditions, as well as knowledge concerning sailboats themselves and an understanding of one's surroundings.
While there are still some places in the world where sail-powered passenger, fishing and trading vessels are used, these craft have become rarer as internal combustion engines have become economically viable in even the poorest and most remote areas. In most countries sailing is enjoyed as a recreational activity or as a sport. Recreational sailing or yachting can be divided into racing and cruising. Cruising can include extended offshore and ocean-crossing trips, coastal sailing within sight of land, and daysailing.
Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization, affording humanity greater mobility than travel over land, whether for trade, transport or warfare, and the capacity for fishing. The earliest representation of a ship under sail appears on a painted disc found in Kuwait dating between 5000 and 5500 BC. Advances in sailing technology from the Middle Ages onward enabled Arab, Chinese, Indian and European explorers to make longer voyages into regions with extreme weather and climatic conditions. There were improvements in sails, masts and rigging; navigation equipment improved. From the 15th century onwards, European ships went further north, stayed longer on the Grand Banks and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and eventually began to explore the Pacific Northwest and the Western Arctic. Sailing has contributed to many great explorations in the world.
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place.
Although regattas are typically amateur competitions, they are usually formally structured events, with comprehensive rules describing the schedule and procedures of the event. Regattas may be organized as championships for a particular area or type of boat, but are often held just for the joy of competition, camaraderie, and general promotion of the sport.
Sailing race events are either held for either for a single class, a single model of boat such as the Islander 36 and usually last more than one day. Regattas may be hosted by a yacht club, sailing association, town or school as in the case of the UK's National School Sailing Association and Interscholastic Sailing Association (high school) regattas or Intercollegiate Sailing Association (college) regattas.
One of the largest and most popular rowing regattas is the Henley Royal Regatta held on the River Thames, England. One of the largest and oldest yachting regattas in the world is Cowes Week, which is held annually by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England usually attracts over 900 sailboats. Cowes Week is predated by the Cumberland Cup (1775), Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta (1822) and Port of Plymouth Regatta (1823). North America's oldest regatta is the Royal St. John's Regatta held on Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland every year since 1826.
The etymology of the word "regatta" is debated: some maintain it is derived from the Italian "riga", line, for the starting line; some say it comes from the Latin "aurigare" which means to race; others consider it derived from the Latin "remus", oar.
The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging for the cup. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport.
The trophy was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight, which was won by the schooner America. The trophy was renamed the America's Cup after the boat and was donated to the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) under the terms of the Deed of Gift, which made the cup available for perpetual international competition.
Any yacht club that meets the requirements specified in the Deed of Gift has the right to challenge the yacht club that holds the Cup. If the challenging club wins the match, it gains stewardship of the cup.
The history and prestige associated with the America's Cup attracts not only the world's top sailors and yacht designers but also the involvement of wealthy entrepreneurs and sponsors. It is a test not only of sailing skill and boat and sail design, but also of fund-raising and management skills.
While there are still some places in the world where sail-powered passenger, fishing and trading vessels are used, these craft have become rarer as internal combustion engines have become economically viable in even the poorest and most remote areas. In most countries sailing is enjoyed as a recreational activity or as a sport. Recreational sailing or yachting can be divided into racing and cruising. Cruising can include extended offshore and ocean-crossing trips, coastal sailing within sight of land, and daysailing.
Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization, affording humanity greater mobility than travel over land, whether for trade, transport or warfare, and the capacity for fishing. The earliest representation of a ship under sail appears on a painted disc found in Kuwait dating between 5000 and 5500 BC. Advances in sailing technology from the Middle Ages onward enabled Arab, Chinese, Indian and European explorers to make longer voyages into regions with extreme weather and climatic conditions. There were improvements in sails, masts and rigging; navigation equipment improved. From the 15th century onwards, European ships went further north, stayed longer on the Grand Banks and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and eventually began to explore the Pacific Northwest and the Western Arctic. Sailing has contributed to many great explorations in the world.
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place.
Although regattas are typically amateur competitions, they are usually formally structured events, with comprehensive rules describing the schedule and procedures of the event. Regattas may be organized as championships for a particular area or type of boat, but are often held just for the joy of competition, camaraderie, and general promotion of the sport.
Sailing race events are either held for either for a single class, a single model of boat such as the Islander 36 and usually last more than one day. Regattas may be hosted by a yacht club, sailing association, town or school as in the case of the UK's National School Sailing Association and Interscholastic Sailing Association (high school) regattas or Intercollegiate Sailing Association (college) regattas.
One of the largest and most popular rowing regattas is the Henley Royal Regatta held on the River Thames, England. One of the largest and oldest yachting regattas in the world is Cowes Week, which is held annually by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England usually attracts over 900 sailboats. Cowes Week is predated by the Cumberland Cup (1775), Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta (1822) and Port of Plymouth Regatta (1823). North America's oldest regatta is the Royal St. John's Regatta held on Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland every year since 1826.
The etymology of the word "regatta" is debated: some maintain it is derived from the Italian "riga", line, for the starting line; some say it comes from the Latin "aurigare" which means to race; others consider it derived from the Latin "remus", oar.
The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging for the cup. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport.
The trophy was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight, which was won by the schooner America. The trophy was renamed the America's Cup after the boat and was donated to the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) under the terms of the Deed of Gift, which made the cup available for perpetual international competition.
Any yacht club that meets the requirements specified in the Deed of Gift has the right to challenge the yacht club that holds the Cup. If the challenging club wins the match, it gains stewardship of the cup.
The history and prestige associated with the America's Cup attracts not only the world's top sailors and yacht designers but also the involvement of wealthy entrepreneurs and sponsors. It is a test not only of sailing skill and boat and sail design, but also of fund-raising and management skills.
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John Frank and Frankoma Pottery
John Frank had just graduated from the Chicago Art Institute in 1927 when he was hired by the University of Oklahoma to establish the school's first Ceramic Art Department in the fall of that year. While he taught at the university until 1936, he also became restless to follow his dream, and in 1933 started his own commercial pottery manufacturing business. His ambition was to create a line of fine art ware and sculpture that people of even the most modest of family incomes could afford to own and enjoy in their home.
An associate, Sculpture Professor Joseph Taylor, and student employee Ray Murray, contributed several works of their own to help the fledgling enterprise get into production and, along with his own designs, John Frank established Frank Potteries. The company's first trademark was a large ceramic vase with a Taylor pacing cat in the foreground, known as the "Pot and Puma" logo. It would represent the offering of both art ware and sculpture. A year later, Mr. Frank's wife Grace Lee, whom he had met and married during the first year after his arrival, suggested that, because it was Oklahoma's only commercial pottery, the company name should incorporate both their name and the last three letters of Oklahoma. The new name became Frankoma Potteries.
Those were depression years, and not many could afford to buy more than the bare necessities, much less art. The business struggled to survive, as did the Frank family. With their second child on the way, John and Grace Lee Frank began looking for a new location to build their business, and in the spring of 1938 they moved to Sapulpa, a small town just southwest of Tulsa. With the help of Grace Lee's carpenter father, a new building to house the manufacturing of their pottery was built. But in only a matter of months, it was destroyed by fire, along with most of the master molds.
To rebuild and re-establish Frankoma was looked upon as foolish and hopeless by everyone but John and Grace Lee Frank, beings of uncompromising faith and determination. Together, John and Grace Lee did rebuild Frankoma, though there were years of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and devastating setbacks. But they were not to be defeated in performing the work that they felt deeply was their destiny to fulfill.
In 1942 the Franks created and introduced a line of Southwestern dinnerware that for years later was to be Frankoma's signature line, featuring the common Wagon Wheel. Frankoma became the pioneer in colored tableware, with designs in bold bas-relief, never before presented to the public. In 1947 the Mayan-Aztec line of dinnerware was introduced, and it too was a popular success. New colors were introduced that reflected the essence and flavor of the Southwest, such as Prairie Green, Desert Gold, White Sand, and Onyx Black.
As a young man, Mr. Frank had dedicated his life to serving God by serving His people, and from that he never wavered. His love for people inspired him to speak to hundreds of thousands of young people and adults alike, demonstrating on his potter's wheel what it means to be "clay in the Master's hands." His gifts to churches, service organizations, people in need, and young people in need of assistance to finish their education, is legendary. In 1971, he was chosen Outstanding Small Businessman in
Mr. Frank passed away in 1973, and his artist daughter Joniece became President and CEO of Frankoma Pottery for the following eighteen years, a role she had prepared herself for all her life. In 1983, at the company's all-time peak of success, fire destroyed Frankoma for a second time. Although it was rebuilt, the business struggled to recover. Joniece was forced to sell the business in 1991. Grace Lee Frank passed away in 1996.Today, the Frank house is opened each September at national convention time exclusively to members of the Association.
Beginning in 1960 the youngest daughter, Joniece, worked by her father's side and began designing pieces. In 1971 John Frank was honored as the Outstanding Small Businessman in Oklahoma and the United States. Joniece Frank inherited the business after her father's death on November 10, 1973. Despite fires that destroyed the plant in 1938 and 1983 and a bankruptcy in 1990, Frankoma Pottery remained in business. In March 1991 Richard Bernstein, a Maryland pewter maker and investor, purchased the company and appointed Kyle Costa as president and Joniece Frank as vice president. At the turn of the twenty-first century Frankoma Pottery employed approximately fifty employees. Its pieces have become collectors' items, resulting in the formation of Frankoma Family Collectors Association in 1994.Oklahoma, and went on to receive the award for Outstanding Small Businessman in America.
John Frank had just graduated from the Chicago Art Institute in 1927 when he was hired by the University of Oklahoma to establish the school's first Ceramic Art Department in the fall of that year. While he taught at the university until 1936, he also became restless to follow his dream, and in 1933 started his own commercial pottery manufacturing business. His ambition was to create a line of fine art ware and sculpture that people of even the most modest of family incomes could afford to own and enjoy in their home.
An associate, Sculpture Professor Joseph Taylor, and student employee Ray Murray, contributed several works of their own to help the fledgling enterprise get into production and, along with his own designs, John Frank established Frank Potteries. The company's first trademark was a large ceramic vase with a Taylor pacing cat in the foreground, known as the "Pot and Puma" logo. It would represent the offering of both art ware and sculpture. A year later, Mr. Frank's wife Grace Lee, whom he had met and married during the first year after his arrival, suggested that, because it was Oklahoma's only commercial pottery, the company name should incorporate both their name and the last three letters of Oklahoma. The new name became Frankoma Potteries.
Those were depression years, and not many could afford to buy more than the bare necessities, much less art. The business struggled to survive, as did the Frank family. With their second child on the way, John and Grace Lee Frank began looking for a new location to build their business, and in the spring of 1938 they moved to Sapulpa, a small town just southwest of Tulsa. With the help of Grace Lee's carpenter father, a new building to house the manufacturing of their pottery was built. But in only a matter of months, it was destroyed by fire, along with most of the master molds.
To rebuild and re-establish Frankoma was looked upon as foolish and hopeless by everyone but John and Grace Lee Frank, beings of uncompromising faith and determination. Together, John and Grace Lee did rebuild Frankoma, though there were years of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and devastating setbacks. But they were not to be defeated in performing the work that they felt deeply was their destiny to fulfill.
In 1942 the Franks created and introduced a line of Southwestern dinnerware that for years later was to be Frankoma's signature line, featuring the common Wagon Wheel. Frankoma became the pioneer in colored tableware, with designs in bold bas-relief, never before presented to the public. In 1947 the Mayan-Aztec line of dinnerware was introduced, and it too was a popular success. New colors were introduced that reflected the essence and flavor of the Southwest, such as Prairie Green, Desert Gold, White Sand, and Onyx Black.
As a young man, Mr. Frank had dedicated his life to serving God by serving His people, and from that he never wavered. His love for people inspired him to speak to hundreds of thousands of young people and adults alike, demonstrating on his potter's wheel what it means to be "clay in the Master's hands." His gifts to churches, service organizations, people in need, and young people in need of assistance to finish their education, is legendary. In 1971, he was chosen Outstanding Small Businessman in
Mr. Frank passed away in 1973, and his artist daughter Joniece became President and CEO of Frankoma Pottery for the following eighteen years, a role she had prepared herself for all her life. In 1983, at the company's all-time peak of success, fire destroyed Frankoma for a second time. Although it was rebuilt, the business struggled to recover. Joniece was forced to sell the business in 1991. Grace Lee Frank passed away in 1996.Today, the Frank house is opened each September at national convention time exclusively to members of the Association.
Beginning in 1960 the youngest daughter, Joniece, worked by her father's side and began designing pieces. In 1971 John Frank was honored as the Outstanding Small Businessman in Oklahoma and the United States. Joniece Frank inherited the business after her father's death on November 10, 1973. Despite fires that destroyed the plant in 1938 and 1983 and a bankruptcy in 1990, Frankoma Pottery remained in business. In March 1991 Richard Bernstein, a Maryland pewter maker and investor, purchased the company and appointed Kyle Costa as president and Joniece Frank as vice president. At the turn of the twenty-first century Frankoma Pottery employed approximately fifty employees. Its pieces have become collectors' items, resulting in the formation of Frankoma Family Collectors Association in 1994.Oklahoma, and went on to receive the award for Outstanding Small Businessman in America.
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