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7 Editorial: November Highlights and End of Another Hurricane SeasonBy Steve Morrell
8 Letters You Wouldn’t Believe
12 Bubba & Intrusive Water PoliceBy Morgan Stinemetz
13 Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures
15 Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South
32 Our Waterways: Preserve Working Waterfronts
34 The St. Petersburg Sailboat Show, Dec. 1-4
36 Cooking Onboard: LobsterBy Robbie Johnson
37 The Upper Keys Sailing ClubBy Debby Lloyd
40 Boat Review: The Hobie WaveBy Dave Ellis
42 Carolina Sailing: Sailing in the Holy CityBy Dan Dickison
44 Bahamas Island Hoping to JunkanooBy Barry Hammerberg
48 Fire: An Unwelcomed VisitorBy Dick Dixon
50 Southern Racing: News, Upcoming Races, Race Reports, Regional Race Calendars
70 A Match Made at SeaBy Ina Moody
18-19 Southern Marinas Pages23 Southern Sailing Schools Section26 Marine Marketplace55 Boat Brokerage Section 61 Classifieds68 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers69 Advertisers’ List by Category
The Hobie Wave boat review. Page 40. Photo by Rick White.
COVER: Chessie, a Freedom cat ketch,
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FROM THE HELM STEVE MORRELL, EDITOR
Hurricane Season 2011 Comes to an End
As the 2011 Hurricane season comes to an end (ends Nov.30), Floridians and most of the South again escaped beinghit by another strong storm. Hurricane Irene, which hadgrown to a Category 3 as it passed through the Bahamas,did hit parts of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but it wasdowngraded to a Category 1 by then.
I had a friend of mine leave West Florida on a cruisenorth to New England. He was confident that leavingFlorida for northern latitudes would be a safe bet againsttropical storms. I’d forgotten about him until I received an e-mail that he was in a Maryland marina preparing for Irene.After stripping his boat of sails and other gear on deck, hesecured it to a concrete dock. The wind howled all night, buthe made it through without any damage. So much for leav-ing Florida and going north during hurricane season.
The North did suffer some damage and I received e-mails about some of it. One was from the Herreshoff MarineMuseum in Bristol, RI (that’s right—a hurricane in RhodeIsland). When Irene was only in the Bahamas on aWednesday, it was forecast to hit Rhode Island that week-end. It was the weekend of the museum’s Classic Regatta—the second most important fundraiser of the year. The muse-um decided to cancel and removed all the floating docksthat were placed for the event. They even removed the deckof the main pier to protect it from the expected storm surge.They did experience some damage to the museum and afew boats. Many onshore watched as a 43-foot ketch chafed“through its mooring lines and banged up against it [themuseum’s pier] for most of the storm. We could only watchhelplessly as the boat proceeded to destroy itself.”
Sounds like what you’d expect in the South during hur-ricane season. Rhode Island only had 50 mph winds and thestorm surge was not as bad as expected—but they don’thave storm preparations as we do here in hurricane country.Guess they’ll have to rethink that.
That makes me wonder if we are getting complacentdown here in Florida, as we will get hit again, and what
really costs is complacency. We know how to prepare, butit’s been since 2005 that we had our last big storm season,and people forget easily. We have till next June to thinkabout it.
Speaking of hurricane information, I received an e-mailfrom Sailors for the Sea, an organization which “educatesand engages the boating community in the worldwide pro-tection of the oceans,” which led me to a web page titled“The Impacts of Hurricanes Underwater.” This page hadsome unusual information, but what particularly interestedme was the effect storm surge has on altering coastal lands.You can find it and a lot more about the sea and Sailors forthe Sea by going to www.sailorsforthesea.org, then “Sailingand the Environment,” and then “Ocean Watch Essays.”
Do You Have A Great Optimist Photo?
In the December issue we have two great articles about theOptimist. One is a general overview by Dave Ellis who hasdone many great small boat reviews for us. The other articleis by Cliff McKay, who sailed the first Optimist when he wasa boy. It’s a fascinating story.
We are looking for a great cover shot of an Optimist forthe December issue and anyone out there who might haveone, please e-mail it to [email protected]. Itneeds be high resolution. We will pay our standard rate of$65 for a cover shot. Please don’t send more than one photoper email at high resolution. I will reply to you when Ireceive it.
Photo Correction
In the October issue I made a photo error in the Rebel boatreview. Only the first photo by Glenda Libby is a Rebel.The rest are Blue Jays. I received the photos of the Blue Jaysand mistakenly put them in the Rebel folder. My apologiesto all. You’ll probably see those photos again when weprint a Blue Jay boat review this winter. They are alreadyin the correct folder.
GATED WATERWAYSI follow “Our Waterways” and the “Letters” sections withgreat interest, since we are long-term cruisers. It had beenyears since we were on the Intracoastal Waterway, but dueto unfavorable winds, we entered the ICW at Fort Pierceand made our way south to enter the Gulf. While en route,I noticed a disturbing sight, namely, several of the canalsleading off the ICW were cabled off to prevent access exceptby homeowners. We normally avoid the ICW, and it hasbeen several years since we had taken this route, but I don’trecall seeing this before, and I have not seen it mentioned inSOUTHWINDS, so I thought I would. Have a good day.
Lee Taylor, marine surveyorS/V Solomon Lee
Lee,I noticed one of those a few years ago in the Tampa Bay area andwondered if it was a harbinger of times to come when gates will beinstalled on our waterways with fees to pass through them. I seethat possibly developing, as we more and more charge user fees foreverything in the United States, whether it be private or publicproperty. An example is fees to bring your dinghy ashore. I call itthe “turnstile society”— where everything will cost its “fare”share. You can envision turnstiles in our city parks—to enter andsit on a bench. It would keep the homeless out. Maybe turnstilesto go down a street. Certainly, waterways will have to pay theirfair share and we can have turnstiles for boats. User fees for everyaction. Think how much we could all save in taxes. Revenueswould all be in user fees. What a concept.
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FWC ACTIONS UNWARRANTED IN MARCO ISLANDI have been witness to FWC’s blacked-out stalking tacticsaround Marco Island. Now these are the very same laws itclaims to enforce. I have seen this around Factory Bay andthe Marco River. FWC’s officers go blowing through FactoryBay, a known and well-posted manatee zone. We shake ourheads at the FWC and say it must be a fishing emergency.Others say it must be a boating emergency. Now I havenever had any of them do a nighttime raid on me or anyoneI know, but there have been two times I was watching themand cringing, for I have had dealings with them, and mostwere not good up till that point. But there has been a notablechange for the good that anyone and everyone on the waternear Marco can see in the FWC. What follows is good andbad—starting about a year ago.
One time I was in my tender doing repairs on the star-board side of my ship. The port side of my tender was fastup alongside my ship, and there was no way they could seemy numbers or sticker. The motor was up and out of the
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water when they went past me. They threw it in reversehard just to tell me I had better row that thing in. Then theyproceeded to threaten me with a ticket, and to impound myboat and throw me in jail if they saw me out here. I repliedthat I had just yesterday got it titled, tagged and a motor onit. I even pulled out my flare kit and showed them the newsticker and went on to say that today I was going to go intothe marina and buy letters and numbers to put on the boat.That was not good enough for them. They continued tothreaten me with my three-year-old daughter standing rightthere, who is freaking out by now. It was really scary! In arash attempt to make them leave us alone, I ripped the backof the sticker off and smacked it on the side of my boat, andsaid, “You happy now?” The last thing they said was, “Youhave been warned!” They said nothing more and just drift-ed away slowly, staring at us.
That menacing encounter was the first of many to fol-low. And it was almost a year ago when this happened: Onemorning, I was awakened by my wife, saying, “Hey, hey!The sheriff is out here.” It was all I could do to get a pair ofshorts on, get out, and just as I did, the sheriff’s bow washard into the port side of my ship. Wow—what is going on?An FWC officer boards my ship. Now all this was happen-ing as I just turned the corner. He landed midships, and saidhe needed to see the head. Since I had nothing to hide andwas out of it from just waking up, I showed it to him. First
off, he had no clue how to even work it, or what line waswhat. This also could not have been a worse time, becausethe night before, my little angel flushed something andclogged the line to the tank. I explained the problem, andthat it was the first thing on my list to do today. He was niceabout it and said he would be back by noon to make sure Ihad fixed it. He asked me for my papers, and I gave them tohim. He left, but made it clear he would be back, and itwould be real soon.
Rather than trying to unclog the line first, I went toWest Marine, got a new hose and replaced the whole linethat was about a year old—if that. I then went to the FWCwebsite and downloaded the full law! I was going to beready for him this time and inform him of not only FWC’slaws, but the boarding laws, since he never asked to boardme, so if he had given me a ticket, it would have gottenthrown out of court. Needless to say, he never came back. Ialso think that when he was talking to me, he knew I wastelling the truth, that I was sincere and would fix the prob-lem. And I did—ASAP!
In another instance, there was a ship that was aban-doned here at anchor, broke loose in a storm and crashedinto a sea wall. The next day, all of us sailors got togetherand decided to “police ourselves a little” and go help thisship out. After an hour or so, we managed to pull it free andanchor it away from the wall. My rib and anchors did all the
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work. I turned on the bilges and started to maintain it. Imade all the reports to the right people and was able to con-tact the owner, who gave me the ship, since he wanted to getrid of it.
The FWC came by and asked for the papers. I told themall I had right then was a bill of sale. I explained how I gotit with the help of the Coast Guard and the local police, andthat was good enough for them. They commented abouthearing about this ship. It was implied that they were justchecking to make sure we had the right to be there. Theyasked if we were having a good Fourth of July so far, and weall said yes. They asked if we had enough life jacketsaboard. I said yes, and the jackets were out for them to see.They asked about fire extinguishers. We had three of them.The questions stopped, and we got to know each other a lit-tle. They were polite, nice, professional and friendly.
Please understand; in no way, am I trying to make any-one look bad or bash the FWC. I am just reporting my story,and I have seen changes in the FWC. In a year’s time, a lothas happened. I and my family no longer fear the FWC. Ibelieve that we will not have any problems any time tocome from the FWC, or anyone else for that matter. Andthanks to the FWC officers for stepping up to the plate anddispelling any doubt or fears anyone had in my local areathat they are the good guys.
Capt. Jason PenrodMarco Island
Jason,Thanks for the report and glad to hear that the FWC haveimproved relations. Unfortunately, you had to go through the ear-lier instances before it got to this point.
I would like to inform our readers that Jason wrote a muchlonger letter and mentioned other run-ins with the FWC that did-n’t reflect well on them. But, because of space limitations of hismuch longer letter, we had to edit them out. Besides, since theFWC had become friendlier and these were past instances, wedecided that there was no need to push it. But there is still noexcuse for the way the FWC treated Jason in these earlierinstances. Boarding a boat without first respectfully approachinga boat, hailing its captain and asking for permission to board (asis required in Florida) is clearly a breach of the public’s right to betreated with respect. After all, it was all for the sake of a toiletinspection. I still call that a criminal act for the police to act thatway toward law-abiding citizens. Criminals who break the lawdon’t get their records cleared or their punishment nullified andall forgiven if they later turn out to be polite to the police. So whyshould the police get that break?
Anyway, we’ll let sleeping dogs lie—although it just aboutgoes against my better judgment. I do keep hoping that the FWCand other water police will realize that inspecting a toilet—even ifthe inspection fails—does not warrant treating someone like acriminal. Maybe we should turn these inspections over to thebuilding department. They don’t carry guns.
Editor
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NO BONES ABOUT ITI have written you a couple of times over the years. Once,about being stopped by a blacked-out Customs vessel, andanother time about a Lee County, revenue-collecting,“speed trap.” This one happened quite a few years ago, butserves to illustrate the mental capacity of some stateemployees. While working on Hurricane Andrew recovery,my boss and I decided to take a Sunday off and rented anoutboard boat out of Key Largo.
We didn’t have a cooler, so we “borrowed” a yellowIgloo water cooler from the truck of one of our foremen whowent by the nickname “Bones.” Filling it with ice, beer andsandwiches, we sent off for an idyllic day on Florida Bay.
Unfortunately, the weather was a little cool, so wemotored over and anchored in the lee of a small island inEverglades National Park. We were sitting back in the sunand out of the wind, when a Florida Marine Patrol boatapproached us (back when the Florida state marine patrolwas patrolling the waters before the FWC took over). Hewas clearly out of his jurisdiction in the national park,but we decided to humor him.
First it was lifejackets, then, horn, then smoke signals,then throwable flotation device, which was inside the lock-er of the center console. “I’m going to write you a ticket foran inaccessible device,” he declared. We were anchored intwo feet of water!
I pointed out that he had single-handedly crossed threemiles of a choppy Florida Bay wearing a heavy belt loadedwith hardware, gun, handcuffs, radio etc. without a PFD insight on him, or in his boat. (I later found that thiswas against his agency’s policy, which requires agents towear PFDs at all times on the water.) He then backed offfrom his threats and was about to leave when he noticedthe name “BONES” stenciled on the water cooler.
“What are you doing with bones out here?” hedemanded. No explanation suited him. Not until we hadunloaded the beer, ice, etc., did he back off and leave.
He has probably been promoted to colonel today, orwhatever ranks they have in the new agency.
Ken ClarkS/V Viva Yo
Ken,Hopefully, he has learned and matured and become a respectfuland thoughtful officer. But it seems some go the other way andharden their attitudes even more. You never know. This was evenbefore the TV program Bones was on the air—a program, by theway, that gave SOUTHWINDS its 15 minutes of national fame.Or at least a few minutes towards that 15 minutes (see “From theHelm” June 2011).
Thanks for a most enjoyable letter. No offense meant to thegood officers out there.
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This story came together like oneof those jigsaw puzzles myweird Aunt Pauline used todo when she had alreadycompleted the New YorkTimes Sunday crosswordpuzzle in less than 30 min-utes. Pauline liked chal-lenges. Men, however,were a challengePauline was never quiteup to. She wore slacks mostof the time and slicked herdark hair back with something calledSolidified Brilliantine, so she more or less resembled thoseguys out of the Roaring Twenties who danced theCharleston and said things like “Twenty-three skidoo”and “Oh, you kid.” They probably drank bathtub gin, too.
I tried regular gin once when I was in high school. Iwas so sick the next day that I have never had gin since.Sometimes, when you are green behind the ears, you learnlessons that last you the rest of your life. The awful taste ofgin was one of those indelible moments, burned into mytaste buds with the subtlety of a high-range branding iron.
It was in The Blue Moon Bar that I first got an inklingthat Bubba Whartz may have exceeded the bounds of cus-tomarily polite behavior. There was a newspaper clipposted on the wall next to the pay phone with Scotch tapeabout how some unidentified sailor had gotten into ascrape with police in some hamlet south of Sarasota.Basically the story said something about the sailor and hisvessel having escaped in the resulting confusion after apolice SWAT team vehicle had collided with a fire enginewhile both were proceeding to a waterfront site after anemergency police radio call had come in.
There really wasn’t much to the story, but whenTripwire came in and saw I was reading the story he saidto me, “You should have been there.”
“Were you?” I asked.“Nah,” he relied, “but I have talked to Bubba since it
happened and he’s layinglow, kind of out-of-pocketuntil the heat dies down.”
“Bubba was involved?”“You could say that,”
Tripwire replied, straight-ening some wrinkles inhis cammies.
“Anyone else?” I asked.“Shorty and Trixie LaMonte
were there, too,” said the Vietnamvet who is still unsettled by unexpect-
ed loud noises.“What happened?” I questioned.“Bubba was on a short cruise with Shorty and Trixie
when they decided to stop for the night. They pulled intothis bay and were going to tie up at a dock there when theynoticed a sign said that tying up overnight wasn’t permit-ted. There was some type of city ordinance involved. So,Bubba dropped an anchor off the stern of Right Guard,dropped another anchor off the bow and then put out whathe told me was called a breast anchor off the port side ofhis boat so that the boat wouldn’t touch the dock,”explained Tripwire.
“What is a breast anchor? I have never heard of one,”I stated. “Sounds kind of fishy to me.”
“No,” said Tripwire, “that’s what I thought, too, so Ilooked it up. There really is a breast anchor-type configu-ration. It’s an anchor led from amidships straight out at a90-degree angle from the centerline of the boat and the lineis pulled taut. Apparently, near as I can figure, Bubba didthe same thing with the bow and the stern anchors, so hehad the boat balanced on three tight anchor lines, and theboat wasn’t touching the dock. It was about two or threefeet off the dock.”
“Then what happened?”That’s where Doobie, who had been listening to what
Tripwire was telling me, got into the conversation.“For a while, nothing happened,” she said. “The three
of them drank several bottles of wine, Bubba told me whenhe called here to ask if anyone had been looking for him,had some dinner and went to bed. They were all tired, hetold me. Or a little drunk. You know how the nights havebeen a bit cooler here recently, so it was good weather forsleeping, he said. Bubba was snuggled up with Trixie inthe forepeak. Shorty was sleeping on a settee berth. Theyhad a votive candle burning on the table in the cabin andthe stereo on soft.”
Doobie paused to get Tripwire another beer and thencontinued.
“About two o’clock in the morning, Bubba told me, thethree of them woke up to this awful hammering on theboat. He said that it was utterly startling, but he hadhooked up his spotlight to the cigarette lighter female fix-ture before he went to bed. He got up. Trixie got up. Shortygot up. And Bubba had Trixie shine the spotlight out
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through the companionway into the faces ofthe two men in uniform who were on thedock. It was a very powerful light, hesaid. A couple of million candlepower.And he had Shorty go out through theforward hatch to make sure the breastanchor line was real snug.”
Doobie’s tale continued. Shesaid the two guys in uniformwere cops, and they wereyelling to turn off the spot-light, which Trixie would notdo. Then they were yellingthat you couldn’t tie up to the dock, whichBubba yelled back he had not done. Then they yelled hehad to move his boat, and Bubba said he wouldn’t. Thecops were getting a bit hot because they couldn’t see whoor what was below. Bubba and Trixie and Shorty were notmoving. And Trixie still had the light on them. They couldsee nothing.
Tripwire picked up the story. “One of the cops, onewho had overdosed on donuts for years, tried to jumponto Right Guard, but he was so heavy that when hisweight hit the boat, the boat heeled to starboard and thecop went into the water with all his equipment on. He wasthrashing around in the water like some kind of woundedwhale when the other officer put out a radio call aboutneeding assistance.”
“Did Trixie still have the light on him?” I queried.“Oh, yeah,” both Tripwire and Doobie said at the same
time.“Then Shorty started yelling to tell the cop still on the
dock to pull his buddy, who was totally panicking, out ofthe water,” Doobie said. “What he was trying to yell was,‘Pull your buddy out of the water,’ but you know howShorty stutters badly when he gets excited. All he couldget out was the first letter of the word ‘pull,’ so he wasmaking a popping sound with the letter ‘p’ and the copstill on the dock misinterpreted that sound. He yelled intohis radio, ‘They’ve got automatic weapons with suppres-
sors on them!’ Well, you can imagine howthis little Florida town reacted to that. They
sent everybody they had, every bullet inthe place and every shooter they
could round up. It was all CodeThree. Lights and sirens. Everytrailer in the town lit up as everyresident in town woke up fromall the noise.”
“The municipal people on theway to the scene got tunnel
vision, apparently,” Tripwire con-tinued. “No one was looking for any-
one else and in the street not far from thedock the town’s only fire truck hit the town’s only
SWAT van and knocked it over on its side. Then the town’sonly ambulance ran into that wreck, caromed off it and hitthe town’s only police car. It was a huge mess. Lots of col-lateral damage, but no one was hurt.”
“What about Right Guard and our friends?” I asked.Bruno Velvetier, ASID, had come in the bar in the
meantime, so he chimed in. “It looked like a scene fromThe Blues Brothers movie out in the street. Red and whiteand blue lights flashing on broken vehicles. Sirens wailing.Cops arguing with firemen and all of them being checkedover during all of this by EMTs. Probably someone yelledfor Ringer’s Lactate, I’d imagine. It must have looked likethe Fourth of July out there.”
“But what about Bubba,” I insisted.“While all the mayhem was going on in the street, Bubba
and Shorty and Trixie got the anchors up and quietlymotored away, disappearing into the inky dark of a moonlessFlorida night. The fat cop who fell in the water emerged up acement boat ramp like a jellyfish and with a blue crabattached to the crotch of his uniform,” Bruno volunteered.
“When do you think we’ll see Bubba and Shorty andTrixie again?” I asked.
Bruno looked at Tripwire and Tripwire looked atDoobie and then all three looked at me and shrugged theirshoulders. You never can tell.
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The number in the center of the circle shows the percentageof the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of thearrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates thestrength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather isForce 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.
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Educational/Training
American Boat and Yacht Council Offering WebinarsABYC is now offering webinars as a new learning tool totrain marine professionals. They have many advantages.They are relatively inexpensive, are held monthly, they arecurrent, can be viewed in real time or on the student’s owntime and they can be archived for members. They also willgive the student an idea of what an ABYC certification classis like.
A typical webinar might feature an ABYC instructor orother industry expert doing a 60- to 90-minute talk with aPowerPoint presentation on a relevant topic. A good exam-ple of a webinar that a boater would be interested in is thebasic marine electrical course held periodically. For a list ofWebinars and how to sign up for them, go towww.abycinc.org.
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOngoing adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. Ongoingtraditional boatbuilding classes.www.ncmm-friends.org, [email protected], (252) 728-7317.
ABYC Standards Certification, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov. 2American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460
Mastering the Rules of the Road, U.S. Power SquadronsSeminar Series, St. Petersburg, FL, Nov. 16This seminar covers how radar functions, radar selection,operation under various conditions, using the settings andcontrols, display interpretation, basic navigation and colli-sion avoidance. Seminar materials include The Radar Bookand copies of slides for students taking notes.
Both seminars are at 7-9 p.m. at the St. PetersburgSailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St.Petersburg, FL. Per seminar: Instruction free, materials $35per family. Maximum 20 students per seminar, pre-registra-tion required. Contact www.boating-stpete.org.
Electrical Certification, Miramar FL,Dec. 9American Boat and Yacht Council.www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460
About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and OtherSouthern States
Effective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1,1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate aboat of 10 hp or more. Other states require boaters to haveboater safety education if they were born after a certaindate, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be requiredto have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state,go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.
The course name About Boating Safely, begun by theCoast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education requirementin Florida and most southern states and also gives boaters ofall ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safe-ty. Other organizations offer other courses which will satis-fy the Florida requirements.
The About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects includ-ing boat handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailer-ing, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermiaand more. Many insurance companies also give discountsfor having taken the boater safety education course.
The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **):
**Monthly Boating Safely Courses 2011 Schedule in Fort Pierce, FL, Nov. 12. Go to http://a0700508.uscgaux.info/ (click on Classes) forclass information and schedule. Classes are usually very
EVENTS & NEWS OF INTEREST TO SOUTHERN SAILORSTo have your news or event in this section, contact [email protected]. Send us information by the 5th of themonth preceding publication. Contact us if later. We will print your event the month of the event and the month before.
full, call and reserve space on the preferredprogram date. $36 (+ $10 for each additionalfamily member). Classes held monthly.Eight-hour class at 8 a.m. Flotilla 58 CoastGuard Auxiliary Building, 1400 SeawayDr., Fort Pierce, FL. (772) 418-1142.
**Vero Beach, FL, Nov. 26. Sponsored bythe Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS).301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, FL. The facil-ity is next to the Barber Bridge (northeast side) andthe boat ramp area. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-register atwww.verobeachps.com. Check the website for other classeson other topics TBA.
**America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail andPower Squadron. Available to anyone 12 or older. Free.Materials cost $35 per family. Classes held once a week (twohours each Monday) for four weeks. Completion of thiscourse will enable the student to skipper a boat with confi-dence. 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd AveSE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Pre-registrationrequired at www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001. Other member courses on navigation, seamanship,maintenance, electrical, etc., regularly scheduled. Go to thewebsite for more information.
**Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 22. Safe BoatingSaturdays. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 including materials.Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. MikeChristnacht. (904) 419-8113. Generally held once monthly onSaturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the scheduleand to register.
**Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month.The flotilla has found that many boaters do not have thetime to attend the courses, so they are now also offering ahome study course at $30. Additional family members willbe charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests heldbimonthly. Entry into the course allows participants toattend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.
US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEASTFor more information on course locations,contact information, course descriptionsand prerequisites, go to http://train-ing.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htmor call (401) 683-0800, ext. 644. Check thewebsite, since courses are sometimesadded late—after SOUTHWINDS‘ press date.
US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat HandlingBest Boat Club and Rentals, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dean Sealey. [email protected]. (954) 523-0033:
Standard Two-day Courses: Nov. 5-6Accelerated courses (8-hour): Nov. 19
A great course for those who operate whalers and similarsingle-screw powerboats including recreational boaters,sailing instructors, race committee and other on-the-watervolunteers with some boating experience who want to learnthe safe handling of small powerboats, or improve their on-the-water boat handling skills. A US SAILING SmallPowerboat Certification is available upon successful comple-tion of the course and satisfies the requirement for instructorsseeking a US SAILING Level 1 certification. This is a two-daycourse with two full days; or a three-day course, part timeeach day; or the accelerated one full-day course. Go tohttp://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm
US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course US SAILING Center of Martin County, Jensen Beach, FL, Dec. 27-30The US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 InstructorCourse is designed to provide sailing instructors with infor-mation on how to teach more safely, effectively and cre-atively. The goal of the program is to produce highly quali-fied instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailingprograms. Topics covered in the course include: classroomand on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management,safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethicalconcerns, and sports physiology and psychology.
Prerequisites for the 40-hour course include being 16-years old and successful completion of a NASBLA safe boat-ing course. Holding current CPR and First Aid cards isstrongly suggested.
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Hurricane Irene Relief FundsNeeded for the Bahamas
Hurricane Irene made a direct hit on the Bahamas,resulting in considerable damage. The areas hit par-ticularly hard are Cat Island and the Family Islands.Things as basic as water are needed. Funds havebeen set up for relief. Two that a boater sent toSOUTHWINDS are www.catislandhelp.blogspot.comand www.remoteisland.org.
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BOAT SHOWS
Nov. 10-13. 39th Fort Myers Boat Show. Harborside Convention Complexand City Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, FL. 10-6Thursday-Saturday, 10-5 Sunday. Show is puton by the Southwest Florida MarinaIndustries Association and managed by GoodEvent Management, (954) 570-7785, [email protected]. www.swfmia.com.
Texas Yacht Show & Jazz Fest, Kemah, TX, Nov. 11-13The Texas Yacht Show & Jazz Fest will be held at the KemahBoardwalk Marina in Houston, TX. Millions of dollarsworth of new power and sailing yachts, from 30 feet and up,will be on display for touring, along with marine productsand services. In addition, high-end luxury cars, motorcoaches, airplanes and motorcycles will also be on display.Throughout the event, nonstop jazz from around the worldwill be playing from the entertainment pavilion, which willinclude Texas swing, funk fusion, steel drum Latin jazz andbossa bova from Brazil. For more information on hours andbuy tickets online, go to www.texasyachtshow.com.
Regatta Pointe Marina Fall Nautical Expo, Palmetto, FL, Nov. 18-20The Regatta Pointe Marina Nautical Associationhosts this free expo. It hosts three nautical exposeach year—in November, April and August. Theexpos have quickly grown into popular events,which are organized to be fun, free and educa-tional. With the great number of boats available
for viewing, they are like free boat shows, exhibitingboth new and used sail and powerboats. Each expo featuresfree high-quality boating seminars, free boat demo rides, afree power and sailboat show with over 50 in-water boats,and a wide variety of marine outfitters, suppliers and serv-ices. This expo will also have live entertainment, and foodand drink are available at the two on-site restaurants.
“Our association is dedicated to providing a quality,free event built around meaningful seminars,” states EdMassey, member of the marina association. “In these chal-lenging times, the marine community needs to reach out toboating enthusiasts in an effort to preserve and grow thisfamily-oriented lifestyle.”
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The free seminars feature local marine industry expertswith varied topics for both new and experienced boaters.The seminars are held in the Eagle’s Nest banquet room andon the deck of the Riverhouse Reef & Grill Restaurant build-ing on the docks of the marina.
Regatta Pointe Marina recently completed a four-and-a-half-million-dollar renovation, making it one of the mostwell-fitted-out marinas in west Florida.
The Palmetto High School rowing team will display afour-person rowing shell and answer questions about thegrowing sport of competitive rowing.
For additional information, contact Dan McClanahan,the marina harbormaster, at (941) 705-9565, or Ed Massey at(941) 725-2350. Contact Dan for exhibitor information.
St. Petersburg Boat Show andStrictly Sail, Dec. 1-4In 2008, the St. Petersburg Boatshow and Strictly Sail mergedto create one large show for allpower and sailboats in down-town St. Petersburg. ShowManagement puts on thisshow and has been doing sofor many years—along withmany other boat showsthroughout the South. Therewill be docks dedicated to sail-boats only, seminar tents forsailing seminars as at theStrictly Sail boat shows andLatitudes and Attitudes maga-zine will be putting on theirtraditional Cruisers Bash onSaturday evening after theshow.
In the water sailboat dis-plays will have dockage for 50-plus boats. Brokerage sailboatswill also be on display. This isbesides the many on-land sail-boat displays. Along with theseboats will be over 200 in-water
powerboats and more on land. Over 200 exhibitors will bein the main tent and another tent will be devoted to sailingexhibitors, although many exhibitors have both sail andpowerboaters as customers.
For kids, there will be free fishing clinics with free fish-ing gear to be given away as long as supplies last. DiscoverSailing will offer free sailboat rides in Tampa Bay.
The show is located at Progress Energy Center for theArts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Parkat 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg. Boaters can arrive atthe show by boat, and docks will be available.
Show hours are: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TicketPrices: $2 off each ticket purchased online; $10 for each adultat the gate; military (with ID) and kids 15 and under free.
Tickets, directions and more information are availableon the St. Petersburg boat show pages at www.showman-agement.com. See pages 34-35 for more information.
SEAFOOD FESTIVALS
Nov 4-5. 48th Annual Florida Seafood Festival.Apalachicola, FL. The state’s oldest maritime exhibit. Thetwo-day event annually draws thousands of visitors to thisscenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River.The festival features delicious seafood, arts and craftsexhibits, seafood related events and displays under theshady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. Some of thenotable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, aparade, a 5k Redfish Run, a Blue Crab race and a Blessing ofthe Fleet. (888) 653-8011. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.flori-daseafoodfestival.com
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� OTHER EVENTS
2011 Atlantic HurricaneSeason Ends Nov. 30Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages atwww.southwindsmagazine.com for arti-cles and links to hurricane weather websites,hurricane plans from past issues of SOUTHWINDS, otherpreparation articles on the Internet, general hurricane infor-mation, tips on preparing your boat and more.
36th Annual Seven Seas CruisingAssociation Gam, Melbourne, FL,Nov. 11-13Attendees will enjoy two full days of seminars and can visitmarine vendor booths on Friday and Saturday. In addition,there will be a vendor appreciation and camaraderie cock-tail party on Friday evening. Saturday evening will featurean international buffet.
Ham exams will be offered on Saturday. The exams willbe held at the Eau Gallie Library across from SSCA Gamheadquarters at 1 p.m. Fee is $15. Preregistration is required.
On Sunday morning, the rain-or-shineindoor Nautical Flea Market will be held. Tablesrent for $10 each. Also on Sunday is theCruising Destination roundtable discussion.
There will also be two additional in-depthpay-for seminars on Sunday. One is threeintense hours on Marine weather symposiumby Lee Chesneau in the morning. In theafternoon will be Installing a Watermaker onYour Boat by Rich Boren.
Friday and Saturday seminars are:• Choosing and Installing Solar and Wind Power with Bob
Williams • Energy Management Aboard with Bob Williams • Performing your own Rigging Inspection with Brooks
Jones • Trans-Atlantic Crossing - Fort Lauderdale to Ireland
with Pam Wall• Outfitting for Ocean Passages with Pam Wall• An Introduction to Reading and Using Today’s Weather
Maps with Senior Marine Meteorologist Lee Chesneau• Maintaining your Watermaker for Optimum
Performance with Rich Boren• Refitting and Rigging a Classic cruising Yacht with Scott
Loomis • Preparing For and Completing a Pacific Crossing with
Dave McCampbell, Soggy Paws• Proper Provisioning or Provisioning to Cruise the
Caribbean with Kathy Parsons• Spanish for Cruising the Caribbean, Central and South
America with Kathy Parsons• Installing & using Marine and SSB Radios for
Communication, Networks & E-mail with Gary Jensen • What You Need to Know about Marine Insurance with
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All activities will take place at the Eau Gallie Civic Center inMelbourne, FL (1551 Highland Ave), located on the ICWwith plenty of room for anchoring and a free dinghy dock.Plenty of parking is available for those who come by car. Aspecial rate for an ocean-facing mini-suite for SSCA Gamattendees is available at the Doubletree Guest SuitesMelbourne Beach Oceanfront (go to the SSCA website to get
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Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs,Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups
SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on indi-vidual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sail-ing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC,GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wantedare about a club’s history, facilities, major events andgeneral information about the club. The clubs and asso-ciations must be well established and have beenaround for at least five years. Contact [email protected] for information about arti-cle length, photo requirements and other questions.
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Okeechobee Water Level DownLake Okeechobee is just over 11 feet above sea level,gaining about a foot over the summer. Although the rainyseason began, officially, on May 26, rainfall has been low.Rainfall in West Palm Beach, which greatly affects the lakelevels, from October through May was less than a third ofnormal. In early October, the height was 11.11 feet, slightlyhigher than September. This makes the navigational depthfor Route 1, which crosses the lake, 5.05 feet, and the navi-gational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southerncoast of the lake, 3.25 feet. Bridge clearance was at 52 feetwith these low levels. With the rainy season usually reach-ing its peak in August, the level is not expected to increasein coming fall and winter months, although a late seasontropical storm(s) could change that.
Those interested in seeing the daily depth of the lake, goto http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Operations/LakeOWaterways.htm (copy this address exactly as it is herewith upper and lower cases). This link is also available on ourwebsite, www.southwindsmag-azine.com.
BoatUS Foundation Awards Grantsfor Safe and Clean BoatingFrom BoatUS
In a unique online voting process that for the first timeallowed the public to choose this year’s grantees, theBoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water hasawarded ten community groups grants up to $4,000 each forits 2011 Grassroots Grants program. In the last 23 years, thefoundation has awarded over $1-million to organizationsthat have developed creative projects to promote safe andclean boating on their local waterways, and this year’s win-ners—from Hawaii to New York—are no different.
Over 21,000 total votes were cast and the top votegetter was the US Coast Guard Auxiliary 8CR-1-19
of Panama City Beach, FL, with over 4,200 votes toproduce “The Water Safety Discussion & Activity
Booklet for Parents and Kids.”Applicants uploaded photos and videos
showcasing their proposed project ideas andconveyed their vision. Voting took place via
the Foundation’s Facebook page and website.Of the ten grants in the United States, one
other grantee besides the Panama City group was inthe Southeast, which was Clean Jordan Lake, Pittsboro,
NC, whose aim was to produce signage and a brochure onthe effects of marine debris and how boaters can help reduceand clean-up debris and to provide web content to boaters oncleanup events and marine debris issues.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and CleanWater is a national leader promoting safe, clean and respon-sible boating. Funded primarily by the half-million mem-bers of BoatUS, it provides innovative educational outreachdirectly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducingaccidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America’swaterways and keeping boating safe for all. To make a tax-deductible donation to this 501(c) (3) nonprofit, go towww.BoatUS.com/foundation.
Divers to Target Lionfish in Lower Florida Keys Derby, Nov. 5Divers can again become undersea “anglers” during an inno-vative event designed to control the population of non-nativelionfish in Florida Keys waters. Set for Saturday, Nov. 5, theLower Keys Lionfish Derby is the final of three derbies organ-ized by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in part-nership with the Reef Environmental Education Foundation.The event was last held in November 2010
The derby is headquartered at Stock Island’s HurricaneHole Marina, 5130 U.S. Highway 1 at mile marker 4.5.Events are to begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, with a lateregistration for any teams that did not pre-register, followedby a mandatory 7 p.m. captains meeting.
Because lionfish have venomous spines, briefings onproper catching and cleaning techniques are to be a focus ofthe evening’s activities.
The Indo-Pacific red lionfish, whose Atlantic Ocean
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presence probably began in the 1980s when peoplecarelessly released the popular aquariumfish, is considered an invasive species withno natural reef predators except man. Itsrapidly growing populations in Atlantic andCaribbean waters steal space and foodresources from domestic species like grouperand snapper.
On derby day, teams can begin collectinglionfish at sunrise. Lionfish can be taken by spear,hand net, slurp gun or hook and line. Catches are to beturned in to the scoring station between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
At a 5:30 p.m. social, derby participants can taste dish-es made with lionfish, whose delicate white meat has beencompared to the flavor of hogfish. The tasting also is opento the public.
A 7:00 p.m. awards ceremony and 7:30 p.m. banquetrounds out the events. Cash prizes totaling more than$3,000 await the teams that bring in the most lionfish,largest lionfish and smallest. As well as earning prizes,teams are contributing to the preservation of Florida Keysmarine habitats and ecosystems.
The entry fee is $120 per team of up to four people reg-istering by Wednesday, Nov. 2, or $150 thereafter.
Divers can participate in the derbies from their own pri-vate vessels or join a local dive operator’s charter. For moreinformation and team registration, go towww.reef.org/lionfish/derbies.
Massey Yacht Sales Opens Office in Stuart, FLMassey Yacht Sales & Service has opened a yacht dealershipoffice in Stuart, adjacent to the Sunset Bay Marina &Anchorage. Massey has been in Stuart for two years work-ing from a variety of yachts while riding out the recession.The ideal office space became available across the streetfrom the marina, and Massey made the commitment. “We
waited until the right office at the right locationbecame available,” states Ed Massey, owner ofMassey Yacht Sales. “The new office is on a highvisibility street with a great deal of vehiculardrive-by traffic”.
Besides being a complete dealership, theoffice includes slips at Sunset Bay Marinaand the new Loggerhead Marina, both on the
St. Lucie River in Stuart. The Stuart officebecomes Massey’s third Florida location, with
offices also in Palmetto and St. Petersburg. Massey is thenew Catalina, Hunter and Island Packet dealer throughoutFlorida. Massey sells brokerage boats from 31 to 55 feet. Thecompany also sells pre-owned powerboats.
The company has several full time yacht sales andmobile broker positions open at the Stuart location andalong Florida’s east coast. For information, call Ed Masseyat (941) 725-2350, or email at [email protected].
Grand Slam Yacht Sales AcquiresNovatec Motor Yachts DealershipGrand Slam Yacht Sales, at the Cortez Cove Boatyard inCortez, FL, has been appointed as Florida’s exclusive dealerof Novatec Motor Yachts. Novatec has been building motoryachts since 1983 in a range from 46 to 82 feet. They current-ly produce the Classic Sedan line (46’-56’), the Island line (48’-60’) and the Euro Series (50’-82’). For more information, callGrand Slam Yacht Sales at (941) 795-4200, or toll free at (866)591-9373. Email [email protected].
Zarcor Comes Out With iPad,iPhone and Other Mobile Device HoldersZarcor, manufacturer ofunique onboard products forsailors and other boaters, hascome out with holders for var-ious electronic mobile devices.Their iPhone Holder holds 95percent of all mobile devicesand can be attached to binna-cles or railings. The holder willeven accommodate a phonewith a protective case.
Their iPad holder alsosecures to a binnacle or railingand is held securely by snap-ping it into the device’s fourcorners and then held withbungee cords. It can also be attached using a suction mount-ing to a surface. A waterproof splash guard protects the iPadholder as well. The mount allows for easy viewing by thehelmsperson.
John Halter, owner of Zarcor, is a lifelong avid sailor,and all of his products have been well-tested on sailboats.For more on the holders and other unique products, go towww.zarcor.com and click on Drink & Electronic Holders.
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The BoatUS Foundation recently launched a new free web-site course on boating safety at the BoatUS FoundationOnline Learning Center at www.BoatUS.org. The websiteoffers a no-cost online boating safety course that makeslearning easier and retention stronger with the use of newanimations, videos and interactive activities.
The course is great for boaters or anglers who need totake a boating safety course and for those wanting to brushup on their boating safety. It is designed so the boater canstart, stop and continue where they left off at any time.
“We believe in reducing the barriers to boating,” saidBoatUS Foundation Director of Boating Safety ChrisEdmonston. “Some boating safety courses can cost over $100,which can present a big hurdle, especially if several familymembers want to run the boat. Also, in some parts of thecountry it may be hard to find a classroom course near you orthat fits your schedule. By making our course free, available athome and doable on your own time, we hope to ensure yourboating remains fun and everyone makes it home safely.”
The difference between the BoatUS Boating SafetyCourse and other online courses—beyond the cost issue—isthe scope of the material. “We don’t just tell you basics,” con-tinued Edmonston. “We go beyond the minimum amount
information you need to know. For example, most boats musthave a fire extinguisher aboard. But if you have a larger ves-sel, we’ll show you why it is wise to have more than the min-imum requirements and understand what to do in the eventof a fire on your boat,” added Edmonston. “We also will tellyou, for example, not only how many life jackets you need tohave aboard, but demonstrate in a short video how to actual-ly fit a life jacket to a child so they won’t slip out.”
Upon completion of the course, you can also print yourown certificate to provide your state’s boating agency asproof of boater education (for states that accept the course).In addition to the certificate, a few states require a small feeto issue a boating safety card or document. As an option, theFoundation can also provide a certificate suitable for fram-ing for a nominal $5 fee.
For more information, go to www.BoatUS.org.
West Marine’s Green Product of the Year Contest:Winner To Receive $10,000 AwardDeadline Set for December 1
West Marine is seeking entries to its third annual GreenProduct of the Year contest. The winner will be announcedand the award of $10,000 will be presented at the 2012Miami International Boat Show. The competition is free andopen to individuals, manufacturers, distributors and/orinventors. The winner will be selected on the following cri-teria (go to the website for a more detailed description—enter the contest, read the complete rules and entry require-ments at westmarine.com/green):
Effectiveness: Is the product as effective as competitiveproducts? Economical: Is the product priced competitively with exist-ing solutions or similar products? Environmental Impact: How does the product benefit theenvironment? Due to the diversity of product categories, thiscould be expressed in several ways (see details on website).Degree of Innovation: When will the product be introduced(or when was it introduced) to the marketplace? Is the prod-uct different from anything else in the marketplace? Does theproduct incorporate new materials or technologies? Verification of claims: All environmental or efficacy claimsmust be verifiable and substantiated by an independentthird party. Entry must provide actual data, test results, lab-oratory analyses, etc.
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“Maine’s working waterfronts bring $800-million into our economywhile supporting 30,000 jobs. They represent only 20 miles of our3,300-mile coastline, meaning that a condo development here or a fewsummer houses there can swallow a huge portion of working land.”
— Maine Representative Chellie Pingree
Sound familiar? Like Florida for the past 50 years? Weshould call it “The Florida Syndrome”—reminiscent of themovie, The China Syndrome. If readers recall, that movie wasabout a meltdown of a nuclear reactor melting its way toChina, destroying everything in its path. Because that’swhat “The Florida Syndrome” does—it destroys all theworking waterfronts along coastal areas and replaces themwith condos and luxury homes.
I hate to say this, but the best thing that happened fromthe 2008 economic meltdown was that it stopped much ofthe development of condos along the coasts—that wasdestroying working waterfronts, i.e., killing the goose thatlaid the golden egg, turning ‘Ol Florida—which was adream to come to—into a disconnected, community-destroying wall of concrete and luxury homes along muchof the state’s beautiful waterways.
Before the economy collapsed in late 2008, Florida wasalready awakening to the waterfront meltdown with legisla-tion—through tax breaks—that helped end the destruction ofworking waterfronts. But the momentum of economic forcesstill had many waterfront developments in the works, andonly the end of the building bubble brought them to a halt.
Now, Rep. Pingree is seeing “The Florida Syndrome”coming to Maine and has introduced legislation seekingfunding to help fight the end of working waterfronts inMaine and other coastal areas around the country. QuotingSea Grant Fellow Hannah Dean, “the ‘Keep America’sWaterfront Working Act of 2011,’ would create a federal
grant program to acquire working piers and other points ofwaterfront access and provide funding for waterfront plan-ning. The program is designed to allow states and localcommunities to support and protect places along the coastwhere commercial fishermen, boatbuilders, excursion andtour boat operators and other small businesses operate.”
Some will fight this just because it’s a federal program,but when so many states are really controlled by powerfulfinancial interests—and not people—something new mustbe done—or our working waterfronts will slowly meltaway, many of which already have.
Who supports this concept? Boaters, fishermen, surfers,divers, beach walkers, swimmers, marinas, boatyards,marine businesses, kayakers, tour boats, wildlife lovers,waterfront restaurants/bars, charter groups, crabbers, pierlovers, lobstermen, lovers of ‘Ol Florida waterfront restau-rant/bars, and tourists and locals who want to see the coastinstead of a concrete wall or a string of luxury homes as theydrive along the waterways; people who still want to drivedown a gravel road to a hidden and quiet ’Ol Florida wood-en shack for a fish burger and cold beer on the water; boaterswho want to work on their boat in a waterfront boatyard andnot have to drive their boat miles up back waterways to thefew leftover places where the land—and taxes—are stillcheap enough to “allow” boatyards to simply exist.
What’s the current trend? The general public will onlybe able to access the water by public beach access, since allthe other waterfront property will be private luxury homesand condos. And I guarantee some will even want to endthe public beach, or charge user fees to all who enter.
And it will be the same from Florida to Maine unless wedo something about it now—at a time when demand forwaterfront condo development is low although demand forwaterfront luxury homes is still high.
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Visitors can also ride the Downtown Looper Trolley withconvenient stops on First Street alongside the MahaffeyTheater. Visit www.loopertrolley.com for schedules.
Visitors can also come by boat and dock for free at theshow’s “Come by Boat Dock.”
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Adults $10Children 15 and under free admission$2 off each ticket purchased online
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATIONThe St. Petersburg Boat show and Strictly Sail merged in2008 to create one large show for all power and sailboats indowntown St. Petersburg. Show Management puts on thisshow and has been doing so for many years—along withmany other boat shows throughout the South. There will bedocks dedicated to sailboats only, and Latitudes and Attitudesmagazine will be putting on their traditional Cruisers Bashon Saturday evening after the show at 7 p.m.
In-the-water sailboat displays will have dockage for 50-plus boats. Brokerage sailboats will also be on display. This isbesides the many on-land sailboat displays. Along with theseboats will be over 200 in-water powerboats and more on land.
Over 200 exhibitors will be in the main tent, and onesection will be devoted to sailing exhibitors, although manyexhibitors have both sail and powerboaters as customers.
There will be a large section for outside exhibitorsshowing both sailing products and services and traileredboats. This is besides the dozens of trailered powerboatsthat will also be on display outside in the powerboat area.
Sailing seminars, run by Sail America, in the same for-mat as the ones at the previous Strictly Sail Boat shows, willbe held in Mahaffey Theater at the show site. A seminarschedule (see next page) will be available at www.strictly-sail.com at the St. Pete web page and through the ShowManagement website, www.showmanagement.com. Therewill also be an author’s tent area outside.
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Over 65 free seminars will be presentedat the St. Pete Boat Show. The seminars,which span the four-day show, aretaught by authors, technical expertsand well-seasoned sailors and cover awide range of topics. Sailors will findtopics that expand their knowledge on general boating, cruising, livingaboard, circumnavigation, exploringFlorida’s coastline, learning how to get started—the list goes on.
The seminars will be held indoors at the Mahaffey Theater atthe show site and run 11:45 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. onSunday. All are included in the admission ticket.
The final schedule is not complete (see December SOUTHWINDSissue for complete schedule, or go to www.showmanagement.com/st_petersburg/event). Here are some highlighted seminars:
A Sailor’s Guide to Tampa Bay Weather. This is taught by St.Pete’s own Dave Ellis. Dave examines the weather clues onTampa Bay. Learn about the weather patterns, the sea breezeand when to head for home from the former sailing master and
regatta coordinator at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
Getting into Sailing on Tampa Bay. This is another seminar byDave Ellis. Want to start sailing but don’t know where? Davereveals that sailing need not be expensive or complicated. He’llpoint you in the right direction to get out on the water withoutspending a fortune.
Ten Storm Sailing Strategies. John Kretschmer, author of At theMercy of the Sea and Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will present twoseminars. Ten Storm Sailing Strategies focuses on seamanshipand leadership, the two keys to handling storm conditions insmall boats. The seminar discusses techniques and realities ofheaving-to, running off and fore reaching in extreme conditions.
Sailboats for A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats for WorldVoyaging. This is also by John Kretschmer, and it takes a can-did and honest look at great boats for world voyaging. It focus-es on new and used boats and what to look for when consider-ing a boat for crossing an ocean.
Cruising for Couples. This seminar is presented by LizaCopeland, author of Cruising for Cowards, and emphasizes thedynamics of couples, setting up a user-friendly boat and livingwith your partner 24 hours a day—in sweet harmony.
Mediterranean Magic. Also by Liza Copeland, this seminarexplores the scope of the Mediterranean Sea, weather patternsand forecasting, and routes to get there, in addition to specificcountry information including piloting, officialdom and cruis-ing fees, harbors, moorage and anchorage, boating facilitiesafloat and ashore, and sightseeing ashore.
Preparations for Offshore Cruising. Another presentation byLiza Copeland, this examines outfitting your boat for a week-end, coastal cruising or circumnavigating.
Cruising in the Caribbean. Liza Copeland again presents thisseminar, which brings the Caribbean to life with recent scenicand personalized images of the region and includes generalCaribbean information including harbors and anchorages,facilities, and cultural information and tips.
Basic Marine Weather Interpretation Skills. This is taught byLee Chesneau, a highly seasoned senior marine meteorologistwith a distinguished 36-year career in maritime weather fore-casting. Attendees will be introduced to surface weather mapsand examine the anticipated weather forecasts for several geo-graphical areas. This seminar is a reality check for basic weath-er chart interpretation skills.
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One of the simplest seafoods to prepare—and definitelyone of the most delicious to eat—lobster is fair game for
cruising sailors with mask, snorkel and fins. The moststraightforward preparation of lobster is to simply boil it in abig pot filled with ocean saltwater, then dipping chunks ofthe cooked tail in butter. Rice or couscous makes an excellentside dish, and a fresh tropical fruit salad rounds out the meal.
But there are hundreds of recipe variations for prepar-ing lobster, and it is impossible to say which is best. One ofmy favorite lobster tales involves a sea captain and his con-frontation with the owner of a very famous New Yorkrestaurant that resulted in the lobster dish we call today lob-ster newburg. The recipe follows the tale.
Capt. Ben Winberg was a sea captain in the fruit ship-ping business and a frequent diner at famous Delmonico’sRestaurant in New York, run by Charles Delmonico in thelate 19th century. One day, Capt. Winberg asked Delmonicofor access to the restaurant’s kitchen to make his very spe-cial version of lobster. He said he had a “secret ingredient”that made it unique. With reluctance, Delmonico agreed onthe condition that Capt. Winberg allow the restaurant’s chefto observe. The “secret ingredient” turned out to be cayennepepper. Delmonico adopted the recipe, and put the dish onthe restaurant’s menu, naming it lobster a la winberg,whereupon it became one of the most popular. However,the sea captain and the restaurateur had a falling-out, thecaptain was banned from the restaurant, and the dish wasrenamed lobster newburg. To enjoy a bit of culinary historyalong with your recently-caught lobster, here’s a galley-ver-sion of Capt. Winberg’s creation:
LOBSTER NEWBURG
Ingredients:12 ounces of lobster tails, pre-cooked and cut into chunks1 1/2 cups cream3 tablespoons dry sherry2 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons butter4 egg yolks, beaten2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:(1) In a double boiler, melt butter, then blend in flour. Addcream and cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asmall amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks,then pour egg yolk mixture back into the double boiler.(2) Cook, stirring until thickened, then add lobster. Stir inthe wine, lemon juice and salt. Now, pour over an Englishmuffin and sprinkle with the paprika.
GRILLED LOBSTER W/CHILE BUTTER AND CILANTRO
Beach party grilling of freshly-caught lobsters is also afavorite of mine. Keep it simple, I always say, and this prepa-ration couldn’t be easier, or more delicious. The lobsters arecut in half using a heavy Chinese cleaver, and the tenderlobster meat and butter are cooked in the half-shells on agrill over a charcoal fire, with the addition of a little cilantro,chiles and lime zest.
Ingredients:4 ounces of butter, softened3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced4 Fresno or jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 lime, zested and quartered2 live lobsters (2 pounds each)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, a little Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:(1) In a small bowl or dish, mix together butter, cilantro,chiles, and lime zest and set aside.(2) Use cleaver to split lobsters in half lengthwise throughtheir heads and tails. Scoop out the gravel sac near the headand the vein running along the back, and discard.(3) Transfer the lobster halves flesh-side up onto a bakingsheet. Drizzle the lobster halves with oil and season with saltand pepper.(4) Over a medium-high charcoal fire, place the lobsterhalves flesh-side down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes.(5) Turn over lobster halves and spread each with some of thecilantro-chile butter; continue cooking for another 3 minutesor so until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges.
It just doesn’t get any easier than that!
Two Lobster Tales(PUN INTENDED)
COOKING ONBOARD By Robbie Johnson
Robbie Johnson lives aboard a steel Tahiti Ketch and is the author of Gourmet Underway – A Sailor’s Cookbook. Order his book at www.gourmetunderway.com.
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Founded in 1973 in what wasonce a neighborhood water-ing hole of now indetermi-
nate age, the Upper Keys SailingClub evokes the atmosphere ofthe old Florida that is fast disap-pearing. The aged, but charm-ing, single-story club peeks outfrom under its large royal poin-ciana tree and overlooksButtonwood Sound in KeyLargo. Buttonwood Sound ispart of that vast, wonderful tractof water called Florida Bay,which stretches for 30 milesfrom the clubhouse door all theway to Cape Sable. TheIntracoastal Waterway transectsthe bay about 1 1/4 miles fromthe club, and its imaginary lineforms the boundary for theextensive part of Florida Baydesignated Everglades NationalPark. For cruising sailors, idyllicanchorages are all around. JetSkis and water-skiing are notpermitted within the parkboundaries, so anchorages thereoffer a quietude that is rare inour modern world.
The club maintains an on-site marina of 23 slips withpower and water. Draft variesalong the dock, with a practical4.5- to 5-foot draft limitation atthe outer part, and substantiallyless, more suited to keel center-board boats, closer to the shore.
To truly cruise and enjoy theKeys, a draft not much in excessof 4.5 feet is ideal for snuggingup to our countless islands andfor worry-free marina access.The club marina is home to sev-eral members’ cat-rigged, wish-bone-mained Nonsuch boatswith about four feet of draft, aswell as Hunters, Catalinas andother popular Florida sailboats.Transient slips for visitingcruisers are available at theclub’s docks on a limited basisby calling the club dockmasterThursday through Monday at(305) 451-9972. Reciprocity isalready established with someother South Florida clubs. Forcruisers who want oceanaccess, perhaps to cross to theBahamas, there is Angel FishCreek about 10 miles north, orthe Snake Creek drawbridgeabout 10 miles south.
The club’s beach is ideal forlaunching the many HobieWaves owned by club memberswho actively participate inPortsmouth racing at the cluband class racing at more distantvenues. U.S. Champion Wavesailor Leah White, along withher husband Dave and father-in-law Rick White—club mem-bers all—provide a challengingpace; Rick holds over 200 cata-maran championships, includ-
The Upper Keys Sailing ClubBy Debby Lloyd
During the summer, the youth sailing program runs a SailCamp at UKSC, with specific weekly programs for beginning,intermediate and advanced Opti sailors.
Buccaneers racing. The club has hosted “winters” for JY-15s,Buccaneers, Melges 24s and others.
ing worlds and nationals.Luckily, a lot of the club’s cruising-oriented sailors have
discovered the pleasures of mostly relaxing aboard the racecommittee’s pontoon boat while starting and scoring races onbehalf of their race-oriented fellow club members.Portsmouth and PHRF races are held approximately everyother weekend, on Saturdays and Sundays respectively.These club-sponsored races, while not informal, are intendedto promote good fellowship. As such, there is no protest com-mittee. Racers are expected to disqualify themselves if theycommitted a fault not observed by the principal race officer.Non-members are very welcome to join the racing with theirown boat for a nominal $10 fee, and the racing schedule isposted on the club’s website, www.upperkeyssailing.com.
The club also has a launch ramp, and during the lovelyKeys’ winter season, the club hosts a few scheduled regattasfor one-design class racing for visiting northerners whotrailer their boats. The club has hosted “winters” for JY-15s,Buccaneers, Melges 24s and others. These are fully formalraces with full attention paid to the class’ rules. UKSC mem-bers turn out en masse to put on awards dinners, volunteerfor race committee, decorate the clubhouse, then clean upafter the festivities. These events contribute to the club’sfinancial support by helping keep membership fees in line.Dues are presently $540 a year.
For the next generation of sailors, the club hosts theMark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program, a non-profit estab-lished by founding club member Ken Sorensen with a gen-erous endowment in his son’s memory. During the schoolyear, the young sailors, ages 8 to 12, train a couple of after-noons a week at the club. Karen, the sailing coach, can beseen and heard from her 16-foot inflatable chase boat withbullhorn in hand, putting the members of the young racingfleet through their paces out on the water. Their work haspaid off, and they are placing well in the Opti circuit thatgoes to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Miami and beyond.
During the summer, the youth sailing program runs asail camp at UKSC, with specific weekly programs forbeginning, intermediate and advanced Opti sailors. It runsweekdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is for ages 8 to 12.Details can be found at the youth program’s own web-site, www.msysp.org.
Racing isn’t everything at the club. Cruising membersorganize an occasional weekend trip to nearby destinations,such as Lignum Vitae Key to the south in Islamorada orElliott Key in Biscayne Bay, or they just get together in twosand threes for an overnight somewhere out in the bay. Theannual Ladies’ Night Out has become a fun tradition forwomen only, anchored out with their boats rafted up. About8 a.m. the next morning, the men steam up to the ladies’anchorage to serve breakfast and mimosas on the club’spontoon boat. (Is this one of those “only in the Keys” kindof things?)
Visiting prospective members are welcomed onto theclub property every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for the week-ly and well-attended TGIF. Potential new members can justshow up and ask to be introduced to a member of the mem-bership committee, or contact Membership Chair and Vice-Commodore Leah White at [email protected] torequest an invitation—and bring an appetizer to share!Prospective members are fair game for race committee duty.Applicants for membership are required to perform two on-water events before their membership can be considered.This can be serving on race committee or crewing as a guest
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With its full commercial kitchen in the clubhouse, air-conditioned dining room and full bar, outside barbecue pitand a roofed waterfront patio for lounging and imbibing,the UKSC takes full advantage of its amenities for socializ-ing. Parties are run by volunteers for all the major holidays,various regattas during the year and sometimes justbecause... The club’s most dedicated cooks seem to be themen, especially at the barbecue, but there are professionallycatered dinners occasionally, such as for the Change ofWatch dinner when the newly elected officers are installedat the beginning of May each year. The Change of Watchdinner is about the only time members dress in somethingother than shorts and a T-shirt. Most social affairs are decid-edly informal.
The UKSC’s “Keysey” atmosphere promotes the goodfellowship of sailing for which the club was founded andwhich is enshrined in the club’s by-laws. The club is veryparticipative and reliant upon members’ volunteer efforts tomaintain and run this lovely property. This includes theclubhouse and the outbuildings—the sail loft, the docks, thequonset hut and the cottage, which houses the full timedockmaster.
The Upper Keys Sailing Club’s website,www.upperkeyssailing.com posts the race schedules andother upcoming activities.
Getting to the Upper Keys Sailing ClubBy land, the club is located around mile marker 100 west ofthe Overseas Highway/U.S.1 in Key Largo, at 100 OceanBay Drive. Mailing address is P.O. Box 3154, Key Largo, FL33037. By sea, a compass heading of approximately 130degrees from the park boundary marker north of ICWmarker 55 will bring you to the club with a good five feet ofdraft. GPS coordinates are 25.05’.16” N, 80.26’.50” W. Theclub phone number is (305) 451-9972, and the clubhouse isstaffed Thursday through Monday.
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A sailboat built by one of the club members.
Perhaps you have seen this little catamaran on the beachat the resorts in Florida or the Caribbean. We used tosee Hobie 16s—and later, Sunfish were all lined up
ready for rental. Today, it is likely to be Hobie Waves. WhyWell, they are nearly indestructible. They don’t flip eas-
ily, and if they do, there is a float at the top of the mast, clev-erly called a “Hobie Bob.” The rudders kick up for beachlandings, and there is no dagger board at all. There is noboom to clunk resort guests on the noggin and they have therequisite colorful sails.
Rather than fiberglass, like other Hobies—indeed mostall catamarans—the Wave is Rotomolded Polyethylene. Ifthere is an abrasion or ding, either ignore it or buff it out.No—these boats cannot be “welded” with plastic filler. Butsince it is a quarter-inch thick at minimum, it is unlikely thateven rocks will cause a hole. Oh, and it is not advisable tobang the side of the hull with the side of your fist. You’lldamage the fist.
Just to go with the theme, the deck profile has a wavyprofile. It sits high enough that guests feel somewhat secureon the trampoline. Yet it has decent speed. Naturally, if thereare two of them on the same body of water, even if at a fancybeachfront hotel, a race may ensue.
Legendary catamaran sailor Rick White, who really did“write the book” on multihull racing, reports that when hiswife bought a Wave and suggested that they be used in theirFlorida Keys Wednesday evening racing, he was dead setagainst it. “What a dumb-looking little rubber duck!” Butafter sailing the boat, he was converted. Now, 12 years later,there are fleets of Waves racing both in the Keys andthroughout the country.
The company putting out Hobie Cats has many offer-ings in the sailing branch of the business. Nearly all of themare for racing, and some are very high performance. TheWave is the entry-level boat. There is one version offeredspecifically configured for the resorts. So simplicity waspart of the design.
For example, there is no dagger board. A skeg is mold-ed into the shape of the last quarter of the boat’s hulls.Racing sailors rake their masts aft to load up the rudders for
upwind work, just as a savvy Hobie 16 sailor does. Big rakedownwind is slow. But since the shrouds are loose, the mastflops forward downwind.
Newer Waves have a re-designed kick-up rudder sys-tem that does away with the old familiar cam system thatneeded care and maintenance. You cannot sail with one rud-der up with the new system, but most agree that it doesn’tmake any speed difference on this boat.
As mentioned, there is no boom. The clew of the main-sail is attached to the mainsheet system that simply goes tothe middle of the aft cross beam. Yes, some have added atraveler, which Hobie Cat will gladly sell them for $215. Butthey are not allowed for racing.
One quirk is that there is no tiller extension. Simplicity—and it’s for novice sailors, remember? So what does asailor who wants to get weight forward do? A new versionof the Hobie “laid back” style is seen, with skippers lyingdown and steering with their feet. It is good to look aroundonce in a while to see what’s coming, of course. As the windincreases, weight goes aft, and steering is done from theends of the connector of the tillers. With hands, of course.
While a rental fleet stays on the beach in really strongwinds, the Wave can be sailed in gnarly conditions. The topof the mainsail twists off, automatically de-powering therig. The only problem can occur in extreme conditions whenbearing off from close hauled, a recurring spot of danger inall multihulls. Since the Wave is so short, it is easy to stuffthe bows into the drink, and on occasion, a spectacular pitchpole, end-over-end capsize, can happen. But it is easy toright, with a righting line attached to aid in the operation.Getting back aboard is a problem for some. Usually gettingup from the stern area, not necessarily from the back of theboat, but alongside back there, is the easiest. There is no dol-phin striker at the bow cross beam that many other boatshave that can serve as a step.
Naturally, many sailors have souped up their Waves. Ajib kit and even a small asymmetrical spinnaker are avail-able from Hobie Cat. Others, like Rick White, have put along sprit with a furling “hooter,” in addition to a small jib,on theirs. Reportedly he finishes within a fleet of Hobie 16s
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After sailing the Wave, legendary catamaran sailorRick White was converted. Now, 12 years later,there are fleets of Waves racing both in the Keysand throughout the country. Rick hosts severalWave events annually.
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in all but very strong winds.So, how fast is the Wave, really? The stan-
dard Wave with mainsail has a Portsmouthhandicap of 92.1. It is the slowest boat in themultihull list of classes. This is similar in speedto a Catalina 13 Capri monohull. With jib, itgoes faster, rated at 89.8—about the speed of aFlying Scot monohull around a racecourse.
Yet, the ease of raising the mast and riggingthe sail, the off-the-beach convenience, and thefeeling of “I can do anything with this boat,”makes the Wave one of the fastest-selling boatsout there.
The next Nationals will be held the firstweekend in December in the Florida Keys atFounders Park Watersports, Islamorada, FL.For more information on the Hobie Wave, con-tact [email protected], or go towww.Catsailor.com, or www.WaveClass.com.
Many sailors have souped up their Waves. A jib kit and even a small asymmetri-cal spinnaker are available from Hobie Cat.
Waves are nearly indestructible. They don’t flipeasily, and if they do, there is a float at thetop of the mast, cleverly called a “Hobie Bob.”
Since the Wave is so short, it is easy to stuff the bows into the drink, and on occa-sion, a spectacular pitch pole, end-over-end capsize, can happen. But it is easy toright, with a righting line attached to aid in the operation.
The standard Wave with mainsail has a Portsmouth handicap of 92.1. It is theslowest boat in the multihull list of classes. This is similar in speed to a Catalina13 Capri monohull. With jib, it goes faster, rated at 89.8—about the speed of aFlying Scot monohull around a racecourse.
SPECIFICATIONSLength Overall: . . . . . . . . . . .13’ / 3.96 mBeam: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7’ / 2.13 mDraft w/ Rudder Up: . . . . . . .11” / 0.28 mMast Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . .20’ / 6.09 mSail Area: . . . . . . . . . . . 95 sq ft / 9.0 sq mWeight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 lbs / 111 kgMax Load: . . . . . . . . . . . .800 lbs / 362 kgCrew: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Hull Construction: . . . . . . . . . .Rotomolded
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BY DAVE ELLIS
Mention the notion of sailing capitals in the UnitedStates and most people conjure venues such as SanFrancisco Bay, Newport (Rhode Island), or
Annapolis. But Charleston, SC, is another place that’s big insailing. Well, big isn’t the right descriptor, actually. It’s more acase of quality than quantity, but this diminutiveSoutheastern city (population 120 K, according to the 2010U.S. Census) exhibits many of the attributes of any sailingdestination in the country, including the occasional visit bymegayachts. You won’t find America’s Cup syndicates set-ting up camp here, nor groundbreaking ceremonies for a
future sailing hall of fame, but the Holy City has other waysof distinguishing itself as a superb venue for sailing, whetherthat’s racing, cruising—or just messing about in boats.
Let’s start with sailing competitions. Charleston cer-tainly has those. From the small but resonant (thinkCharleston Kite Week Invitational – 27 participants in 2011)to the big and dominant (Charleston Race Week – 231 boatsin 2011) to the international and unique (the Velux FiveOceans Race and the Global Ocean Race, which is scheduledto arrive here next spring), sailing events populate the cal-endar here throughout much of the year.
Okay, what about a few other metrics? CharlestonHarbor is home to four yacht clubs, seven marinas and afistful of companies that teach sailing for profit. Of course,there are four or five yacht brokerage firms that deal in sail-boats, as well as two active community sailing organiza-tions, both with on-the-water locations. One of those,Charleston Community Sailing (SOUTHWINDS, “CarolinaSailing,” August 2009—see Back Issues at www.south-windsmagazine.com), has increased its activities every yearsince it was established in 1999, and now provides a rangeof instructional youth programs while also managing thehigh school sailing competition for nine local teams. In addi-tion, Jessica Koenig, the nonprofit’s executive director forthe past five years, has established a junior instructor pro-gram that trains young sailors to become leaders who willend up teaching others to sail.
Speaking of future leaders, Charleston is also home toone of the most innovative initiatives in the country: theSouth Carolina Maritime Foundation. Now in its 11th year,this organization employs the concept of sail training aboardits 140-foot, traditional, wooden tall ship, the Spirit of SouthCarolina, to educate and inspire youngsters from across thePalmetto State. Though the ship has only been sailing since2007, nearly 5,000 youngsters have had the opportunity tospend time onboard for day sails and longer outings. The var-ious programs run by this foundation don’t teach sailing asmuch as they teach respect for the marine environment, anunderstanding of teamwork and self-reliance as well as anawareness of the area’s maritime heritage.
Of course, any discussion about sailing in Charlestonwould be incomplete without mention of the CharlestonOcean Racing Association (CORA), the organization respon-sible for much of the racing activity that takes place here.
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Sailing in theHoly City —What’s Size Gotto Do With It? Boats preparing for a CORA race on the Ashley River, with Charleston
in the background. CORA is responsible for much of the racing activ-ity that takes place in the city.
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With 70-plus boat-owning members on the rolls and morethan twice that many associate members, CORA exists prin-cipally on paper, online and in the heart of its proponents.Without a clubhouse or a fleet of support boats, its membersstage races and regattas and social gatherings throughoutthe year, including a series of offshore distance races.
Maybe you gauge an area’s vitality in the sport by thekind of fundraising that sailors do in that place. If so, restassured, Charleston is in good standing. Sailors who’ve par-ticipated in this city’s annual Leukemia Cup Regatta haveraised over $1.5 million for the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society over the years. During the most recent edition inearly October (the 15th annual), those mariners pushed thebar impressively high, raising another $132,000.
And when it comes to raising the bar, few sailing teamshave done that like the College of Charleston’s squad.Originally established in 1976, the team has been a domi-nant force in NCAA competition for the last two decades,winning top prize at the collegiate national regatta three dif-ferent times. As of this writing, the Cougars are ranked No.1 in the nation. And you can add to that the fact that Dr. KenKing and a team representing Charleston just finished thirdin US SAILING’s annual Offshore Championships inAnnapolis, MD.
Of course, all these highlights don’t really matter tomost sailors, right? Take a guy like Chris Starr, who likes topilot his 32-foot Pearson sloop around Charleston Harboron weekends. Starr, a computer science professor, doesn’trace his boat. He mostly just day sails with his dog. So, doesany of this sailing context make a difference to him?
“Yes!” says Starr emphatically. “I’ve got an amazingrange of choices because of all this. I can race if I want; I canjoin the cruising club; I can go to a number of different boat-yards if I need to…I love knowing that we’ve got CORAhere for that kind of sailing, and we’ve got one of the topcollegiate sailing teams in the country right here. I’ve got somany choices in things like marinas and other places to go,it’s really a phenomenal resource for sailors.”
A year-round sailor, Starr says he’s grateful to live in aplace that’s conducive to that. “Because of our surroundings,if it’s too windy in the harbor, I can stay in the rivers. If it’snice offshore, I can go there. Add that dynamic to all the otherresources we have, and to me, it makes this place unique.”
So maybe it isn’t all about size and volume. Maybe, likethat old adage instructs: ‘It’s not the size of the ship in thestorm; it’s the motion of the ocean.”
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The docks at the Charleston Community Sailing Center. The centerhas increased its activities every year since it was established in1999, and now provides a range of instructional youth programswhile also managing the high school sailing competition for ninelocal teams.
Lying at anchor on December 11 in Lake Sylvan(Fort Lauderdale, FL)—in driving 46-degreerain—waiting for a weather window to cross
the Gulf Stream, it was hard to believe we’d get toNassau in time for Junkanoo, the BahamianBoxing Day festival, held on Dec. 26. But if we gotout of Florida early enough, we’d planned toisland-hop to Nassau, getting some Bahamasexploring in on the way.
Dueling fronts have the seas riled up to thepoint that a crossing would be at least uncomfort-able; particularly as my crew consists of a 10-year-old parrot with no sense of sail trim and few nav-igation skills. The conventional wisdom, provenby experience, is not to cross in any wind with anortherly component, as wind against the north-ward-heading Gulf Stream current creates steep,closely spaced waves.
The weather gurus forecast a 24-hour windowstarting on the 12th, so we hoisted anchor at 3a.m. and motored out of Port Everglades. For safe-ty, I was buddy-boating with S/V Sampatecho, anearly ‘90s Beneteau 440 named for their three chil-dren; Sam, Pat and Echo. Just prior to our depar-ture, they kindly lent me their daughter, Echo, tocrew on our 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42,Another Adventure, during the crossing. Withouther, I’d have been single-handing (unless onecounts the parrot). My partner, Ruth, was back inWisconsin getting her annual Christmas dose ofsnow and family.
The crossing went fast and smooth as wemotor-sailed with a south wind helping us acrossthe Gulf Stream. The two boats passed NorthRock (a few miles north of Bimini) just after noon,continuing across the Bahamas Bank to arrive atMackie Shoal by 4:30 p.m., dusk. I transferredEcho to Sampatecho and anchored for the night ina light breeze on glassy water. It’s a little unset-tling to be on the hook at night in 18-feet of waterwithout a light in sight. Night travel is challeng-ing, because the Bahamian government seems to
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The cruise to the Junkanoo festival in Nassau started in Port Everglades, FL,and worked its way along Andros, the Exumas and on to Nassau.
Another Adventure rafted up to another boat in the inner harbor of Morgan’sBluff on Andros.
Main entrance to the cave at Morgan’s Bluff—one of our side trips whileanchored in the inner harbor.
Just a Hop or Two toJUNKANOO—Gunkholing inthe Bahamas By Barry S. Hammerberg
have embraced GPS to the point of no longer maintaininglighted navigation aids on the shallow banks (for that mat-ter—many of the navigation aids are just plain missing).That said, crossing the bank is pretty straightforward, dayor night, with a good chartplotter and a copy of the ExplorerChartbook. We needed two books for this voyage: The NearBahamas and The Exumas.
Morgan’s Bluff on Andros IslandAfter transferring Echo back onboard for a dawn departure,our second hop took us through the North West Passagewhere we turned south to Morgan’s Bluff on the northeasterntip of Andros (the North West Channel is not to be confusedwith New Providence Channel, located farther north).Alternatively, we could have turned left to Chub Cay andcleared customs, as both are a day’s sail from Nassau. Wechose Andros, the largest island of the Bahamas, becausewe’d never been there and it is not heavily visited (mostguides ignore this interesting island), and we were wellahead of schedule—time to explore. The Morgan’s Bluff outerharbor was easy to find at the end of a well-marked shipchannel, and by 2 p.m., we were entering the outer harbor.
The outer harbor is wide open to NNW through NEwinds, so we threaded the short narrow passage past color-ful Regatta Park to the very small inner harbor—so smallthe only anchoring was a bowline to a tree and stern anchorin the harbor. Four vessels pretty much had that spaceclaimed. There was also a ferry ramp and cargo dockreminding us that island freighters would be maneuveringin this tight space. The fuel dock (a barren concrete wall)was unoccupied, and we were invited by islanders to raft-up there for Sunday night as the fuel station was closed. Aphone call from Willie’s bar brought a personable customsagent from the airport to our boats. Three hundred dollarslater we had our clearance and cruising permit.
We were told by Keith, a long-time British inhabitant,that the population was about 25,000, or one person persquare mile—just about perfect in his estimation. He took uson a short tour in his Rover; first to the water dock at theouter harbor, then on to the Morgan’s Bluff Caves. Waterdock sounded redundant; aren’t most docks on the water?We learned that this dock in Morgan’s Bluff is the departurepoint for the motorized barges that carry about 4.5- to 5-mil-lion gallons of fresh water to Nassau daily.
The caves were a short walk east of the inner harbor.They were low but spacious, 6- to 8-feet high inside withseveral side passages that led to other rooms and tighter
exits. One could easily envision early island inhabitantsgathered around fires with their sleeping mats on thepacked sand floor, sheltered from the wind and rain.
The plan was to stay a night, then sail south along theeastern Andros reef visiting Fresh Creek and perhapsMiddle Bight. Strong NW winds and high seas made stay-ing another day seem wise. Even the water boat stayed safeand snug in Nassau. The local (self-appointed?) harbormas-ter visited to see if we needed water or were positioned soas to owe a mooring fee? Our polite request of the fuel dockowner and a fuel purchase opened the door to another nightat the fuel dock. After carrying jerry cans of fuel to the boats,we started the several-mile walk south to Nicholls Townand Pineville to get a data connection from BATELCO, dosome banking and explore. Friendly islanders made the tripeasier by stopping to give us rides. In Pineville, we noticeda truck van box sitting on the round beside the road, learn-ing it was the water store. The clerk explained that they soldwater bottled in Nassau. She believed folks returning fromNassau developed a taste for New Providence water andwanted it on Andros so they bought it bottled (isn’t Nassauwater shipped from Andros?) While walking back to theboats, we saw the large ponds used to hold water for trans-fer to the water ship.
Farther South to Fresh Creek on AndrosNext, we elected to hop south along the eastern Andros reefto Fresh Creek (our alternative would have been a 48-milerun east to Nassau, but we were running early forJunkanoo). There is a shallow, winding unmarked channelbetween the reef and the island, which we felt was wiselyleft to those with shallow draft and local knowledge. WhileFresh Creek was picturesque and interesting, with the well-worn Chickcharnies Hotel, batik factory, post office, gro-ceries and the nearby A.U.T.E.C. facility (a naval testingfacility, strictly off limits) the town is not heavily visited. Thenarrow harbor (essentially a river) is not suited for anchor-ing, as we were advised by several concerned residents call-ing from the bridge. George, the self-reputed harbormaster,helped us tie to an unused part of the crumbling govern-ment dock for the night. We find it hard to tell who hasauthority and who doesn’t on the less developed islands,since “officials” dress the same as civilians, with the excep-tion of customs and immigration.
During the night, a ship turning around at the govern-ment dock swept through the area where we had beenanchored earlier. That would have been a rude awakening.
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Another Adventure anchored just outside the mouth of the harbor, waiting for high tide in Fresh Creek on Andros. The ChickcharniesHotel is in the background.
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As it was, a pair of ships roused us during the night as theycarefully squeezed by to dock on the wall in front of us. Thetown does have a small marina, the Lighthouse. If wereturn, we will definitely stay there for protection fromships and access to WiFi. The second night, AnotherAdventure anchored just outside the mouth of the harbor,waiting for high tide—since one of our vessels made anunscheduled stop in front of the Chickcharnies Hotel formost of the day. (Hint: the channel is on the south side of theriver). Our outside anchorage was protected by the reef thatruns the length of Andros’ eastern shoreline; one of thelargest in North America and unfortunately not protected.The sad reality is that if they made it a protected area theBahamas still wouldn’t have the resources to patrol it.
Staniel Cay and the ExumasGiven that we were below Nassau and had time, we went 59miles southeast across the Tongue of the Ocean to the rela-tively unmarked DECCA channel, a good way to cross theGreat Bahamas Bank south of Nassau to the Exumas, usingGPS to follow the wide 19- to 20-foot deep channel. Fromthe third (easternmost) derelict DECCA tower, we turnedsoutheast, passing through uncharted water that proved tobe 18 feet deep, to Sandy Cay (the waypoint NW of StanielCay). A few more miles southeast put us in Staniel Caywhere we sought shelter in the channel east of ThunderballGrotto. It provided excellent protection during the passageof a winter front with 30-knot winds and heavy rain. Thereare a few moorings and room for 4-5 boats at anchor in 15 to20 feet of water with fair to good holding in moderatelystrong tidal current. We found we could purchase a WiFiconnection from the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, staying intouch with business and weather.
After snorkeling in the grotto, Echo asked if we couldstay here for the rest of her vacation as the variety of fishand cave setting were phenomenal. Later we took ourdinghies a couple of miles south to Harvey Cay to search thecoral heads for the elusive spiny lobster. No bugs found,though we saw lots of colorful fish. Back at the grotto, wewere disappointed to find that the Thunderball Club wasstill out of business, and we couldn’t show Echo the photo-graphs from when Sean Connery was here shooting theJames Bond movie, Thunderball. Staniel Cay has air service,one-and-a-half grocery stores, a great bread bakery, marinaand several places to dine, making it an excellent locationfor picking up guests and provisioning (island style).
By this point, we’d used our stated quota of a hop ortwo, but we felt allowed. We were running a week early forJunkanoo, and we had an enthusiastic guest aboard wantingto experience more of the Bahamas. Our next hop was northon the Exumas Sound to Bell Cut, the southern edge of the
Exuma National Sea and Wildlife Park. We took aninexpensive, well-maintained, first-come, first-servedpark mooring behind Cambridge Key and went bydinghy to the Sea Aquarium at the northwest tip of
O’Brien’s Cay. This large coral head has a stunning popula-tion of colorful tropical fish making it a popular snorkelingarea. One has to plan for the tides here as the current can bestrong. Dinghy moorings are there for safety and to protectthe fragile environment. Bell Cut is an easy entrance to andfrom Exuma Sound. The alternative, a route from the bank,is at least 12 feet deep following the NW shoreline of BellIsland. There is a very narrow pass very close to the islandat the north tip that proved easier to negotiate than we hadexpected—it was just the thought of being that close to theisland that was scary.
Another hop, this time up the Exuma Sound toWarderick Wells, headquarters for the park and a WiFi hotspot. We’d contacted the office the previous day on VHF16 to request two moorings for two nights. At 9 a.m. thenext morning, we were fortunate to be assigned mooringsin the beautiful and convenient North Anchorage. Thoughheavily forested before settlers cut all the trees in the late1700s, these islands now have a fragile desert-like ecosys-tem best viewed from the top of Boo-Boo Hill, a must-visitsite for cruisers. The entire park is a no-take zone and actsas the maternity ward for the Exuma fish population. As aresult of being protected and patrolled, this is one of thebest places to see lobster, rays and the colorful fish nativeto the Bahamas.
Reluctantly leaving the park we had an easy day northfrom Warderick Wells on the Exuma Sound, passingShroud Cay, Norman Cay and Highborne Cay to Allen’sCay, our last stop before Nassau. We came off the ExumaSound through Allen’s cut finding 9 to 14 feet of water andeasy eyeball navigation. This popular Cay (pronouncedKey) features a secure (though frequently rolling) anchor-age, a sandy beach and the famous Allen’s Cay iguanas.The smoothest spot to anchor is just off the beach. The Cayis usually about half full of boats as it is just over a halfday’s sail from either Nassau to the NNW and WarderickWells to the south.
Nassau is normally an easy half-day run following therhumb line through the Yellow Bank from Allen’s to PorgieRock at the east end of Nassau’s harbor—that’s if the windisn’t on your nose. This course takes one through a sparselypopulated coral field making it wise to post a lookout. AtPorgie Rock, a call to Nassau Harbor Control on VHF 16 ini-tiates the process of getting permission to enter from theeast end of the harbor. Have your registration or documen-tation numbers handy.
This hop took a little longer as the wind was on ournose, a fuel line fouled and we had to sail around the south-ern end of the Yellow Bank, sailing to anchor in the lee ofRose Island north of Porgie Rock. Our three-hour runturned into an 11-hour adventure that left us five miles shy
Sailboats anchored in the narrow mooring field of theExuma National Sea and Wildlife Park. It was aninexpensive, well-maintained, first-come, first-servedpark mooring behind Cambridge Key, and we went bydinghy to the Sea Aquarium at the northwest tip ofO’Brien’s Cay. Another Adventure is the middle boat.
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of our destination in Nassau.The following day we took slips at the Nassau Harbor
Club Marina to ensure easy access to the boats asSampatecho was doing a crew change during Junkanoo. Asalways, the manager, Peter, took good care of us.
We were settled for a few days. Echo would be flyingout after Junkanoo, while Peter and Mimi were coming tosee the event and a little of the Exumas.
Nassau and the Junkanoo FestivalJunkanoo is held on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas),unless it falls on a Sunday in which case it’s Monday night(Tuesday morning). You arrive before midnight and theevent starts around 1 a.m. Good things can’t be rushed, andthe parade doesn’t necessarily start on time. Find a goodviewing spot in the bleachers or a balcony (for a fee), andwatch the crowd assemble.
What’s Junkanoo? The easy answer is it’s why we cameto Nassau in December. The celebration’s origin is believedto be in the late 1600s or 1700s. The origin of the wordJunkanoo is obscure. Some say it comes from the French l’in-connu (meaning the unknown), in reference to the masksworn by the paraders or gens inconnus, which translates tounknown or masked people, or junk enoo, the Scottish set-tlers’ reference to the parades, meaning “junk enough”; or“John Canoe,” the name of an African tribal chief whodemanded the right to celebrate with his people even afterbeing brought to the West Indies in slavery. Ask someoneon the street and you’ll get yet another variation.
Where the name came from isn’t as important as the factthat it isn’t Christmas in the Bahamas without Junkanoobands rushing in the downtown streets. In the wee hours ofBoxing Day, crowded bleachers of islanders overlooktroupes dancing in costumes of feathers, crepe paper andreflective materials glued to clothing, cardboard and wood.
The word “costume” is inadequate. Some of the partic-ipants are literally carrying floats with music, lights andpeople aboard. Others wear a wheeled float via a harnessbuilt inside the unit. The mechanics aren’t important; thefloats are people-powered and the result is awesome.
Favorites include the “Saxons,” “Valley Boys” and“Roots.” Their members include youngsters and aged, allserious about their performance. Competition among themis fierce (thousands of dollars in prize money are at stake),and costume designs are a closely-guarded secret until theyare finally unveiled. Teams of judges cast their ballots foreach group and place them in escorted lock boxes that traileach group. Each troupe selects a theme for its costumes,and members are dressed in variations of that theme. Itcould be something as archaic as Vikings, or as contempo-rary as astronauts all tied into the theme of the parade. Thedancers short-step or meringue along the street, dependingon the music their troupe’s band plays with their huge goat-skin drums, cowbells, rattles, brass horns, conch shell hornsand whistles. Revelers on the sidelines join in cheering their
favorite troupe along. Even the term “music” seemed inap-propriate; the sound had a life of its own. As the musicianspassed, we could literally feel their beat vibrate within ourbodies. We stayed until dawn’s twilight, leaving after we’dbecome exhausted by a long night of visual and audio sen-sory overload. True Junkanoo fans stayed until almost noon.Next time, I think I’d go there about 4 a.m.
We hopped—no, make that dragged, back to our boatsfor much needed sleep; glad we’d made the jump to theBahamas for Junkanoo and an interesting whirlwind tour ofthe waters surrounding Nassau and New ProvidenceIsland.
Echo flew home as we exited our slips, to head for theExumas to show Peter and Mimi a little of the Bahamas.We’d spend the next couple of days exploring the islandsbefore they headed home. My mate Ruth flew into Nassauas they were leaving to make our team whole again. It wasgreat to have her back aboard. Her return became uncertainwhen she arrived in Nassau without a return ticket; customswanted to immediately return her to the States unless shebought a return ticket. Her argument that she didn’t needone as she was joining our yacht didn’t fly—they wanted acopy of the yacht’s cruising permit. She couldn’t reach themarina office as it was past their closing hours, and myphone wasn’t Bahamas-enabled. She persisted for threehours and was finally allowed to enter after pleadingthrough three levels of bureaucracy and promising a T-shirtwith our yacht name on it. Next time, I’ll fax a copy of thecruising permit to her before she leaves the States. We learnsomething new every day!
Our continued Bahamas visit took us south to GeorgeTown, the Ragged Islands and back north along the Exumas.As often as we’ve done this loop, we continue to findanchorages we’ve bypassed on prior voyages…but thoseare stories for another time.
Barry, Ruth and their Amazon parrot, Buddy, learned sailing onWisconsin’s Lake Winnebago and the Great Lakes before embark-ing on a one-year trip along America’s Great Loop. That changedtheir lifestyle to full-time cruising. Their journeys have takenthem from Nova Scotia to the southern Bahamas.
The author has messed around boats for 60 years. Nauticalcareers included a boat repair business, design and productionmanagement of small fiberglass boats, project manager for a cus-tom vacuum bagged racer-cruiser, marine canvas and marinesurveying—talk about an attention span deficit. Currently hewrites how-to and cruising articles—and, of course, he sails.
Hand-propelled India float at the Junkanoo Festival. Junkanoo isheld on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas), unless it falls ona Sunday, in which case it’s Monday night (Tuesday morning).You arrive before midnight and the event starts around 1 a.m.
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After two months of no sailing due to unusually harshDecember and January weather, a Saturday in earlyFebruary showed great promise as skies cleared and
temperatures climbed into the 60s. Even the tide, which hadbeen unusually low along the Mississippi Gulf Coast,returned to normal, allowing plenty of depth for RonMarshall’s Tartan 37, Isis, and my Kirie Elite 37, CD Express,to depart the harbor for a day’s sail.
As had happened so many times before, our two sail-boats spent the day sailing in unison along the islands bor-dering the southern side of the Mississippi Sound. Withbright sunshine, a welcomed southwest breeze and smoothwater enhancing the first sail of the New Year, we skirtedSand Island and then Petit Bois Island on our way to theeastern end of this national seashore park. Reaching ourdestination in late afternoon, we then tacked back towardsthe northwest, towards our home-base harbor some 10miles away.
Nearing the harbor entrance, we each cranked ourengines, pointed our boats into the wind, and began stow-ing sails. Finishing a short time before Ron, I headed into theharbor and within a few minutes was safely in the slip.
Little did Ron realize his world was about to change.The smoke curling up though Isis’ companionway was
the first sign of fire onboard. Ron had made his way into theharbor and was about to turn towards the dock—still sever-al hundred yards away—when he noticed it. After shuttingdown the diesel engine, he darted through the companion-way, down the steps and into the cabin. In an instant, hereached for an extinguisher, removed the companionwaysteps and then lifted the large wooden panel covering theengine. The rush of fresh oxygen immediately fueled thefire, causing him to stumble backwards with overwhelmingsurprise.
With fire came heat and smoke, instantly making the
cabin uninhabitable. Realizing the life-threatening situationand rapidly deteriorating conditions, Ron evacuatedthrough the forward hatch, dropping the extinguisher in therush to escape with his life. Now on deck and in fresh air,thoughts of how to deal with the raging fire raced throughhis mind. Running aft, he opened the starboard lazarette toretrieve the fire extinguisher stored on the bulkhead inside.But the heat from the fire on the other side of the bulkheadmade the metal canister untouchable causing Ron to burnhis fingers while trying to pick it up. Realizing he had noway to fight the fire, the thought of abandoning his belovedsailboat seemed to be the only option.
Twenty minutes or more had passed before I realizedIsis had not returned to her slip. With no sign of the boat, acall to Ron’s cell phone went unanswered. My hail for Isis onVHF Channel 16, however, was answered with a franticresponse.
“He’s busy fighting a fire!” said the strange voice.“What do you mean he’s fighting a fire?” I asked in
amazement. “Where is he?” “The boat has drifted to the north end of the harbor,”
said the strange voice on the radio. Upon hearing the word “fire,” the U.S. Coast Guard
came on the radio and demanded details. With all the infor-mation I needed, I dropped the microphone, cranked myengine, untied my sailboat, and quickly headed to help myfriend.
Back on Isis, all hope was about to go up in smoke whentwo powerboats arrived to render aid. One passed Ron anunusually long wash-down hose, which he used to quicklyfight the fire from Isis’ cockpit. A moment later, the blazewas out and only lingering smoke remained. With hose inhand, Ron stood motionless and in a daze as the reality ofwhat had just happened began to sink in. Ron’s beloved Isis,which he had cherished for over 15 years, had barely
The engine area fire damage. This is where the fire started.
FIRE: An Unwelcomed VisitorBy Dick Dixon
The fire-damaged areas looking aft on Isis
escaped burning to the waterline. His boating world was inshambles.
Moments later, as I rounded the bend in the harbor, Isaw Isis being readied for towing by the sheriff’s boat,which had been one of the two responders. Thankfully, Isaw Ron on the bow directing towing preparations.
With the fire-ravaged boat back in its slip, the CoastGuard began inspecting the damage and questioning the
owner. A moment later, city firefighters arrivedto ensure the fire was out and there was no fur-ther danger. In an hour, all the responders weregone, never commenting on a possible cause.
With exception to some mild burns to hisfingers and the emotional stress of the episode,Ron escaped unharmed. Based on the insuranceadjuster’s later inspection and conversation withRon, the fire was deemed electrical and probablycaused by the starter. Possibly fed by engine oilresidue, the fire spread to wiring, hoses and thenearby unprotected plywood bulkhead. Giventhe extent of the damage and the age of this 1979Tartan, the insurance company totaled the sail-boat. Less than two weeks later, Ron purchasedanother Tartan 37—three years newer than the
one lost to fire. And although he has another boat, I’m thefortunate one; I still have my friend with whom to enjoymany future sailing trips.
What Went Wrong• No fire suppression system or alarm • Opening the engine compartment allowing the
introduction of fresh oxygen• Poor location of fire extinguishers in the cabin and
aft lazarette• No accessible life jacket or ring• No abandon-ship plan or kit (radio, signal devices,
drinking water, etc.)• Use of water to fight probable electrical fire
What Went Right• Shutting down the engine• Recognizing life-threatening conditions in the cabin• Having an escape route out of the cabin• Nearby responders with firefighting equipment• U.S. Coast Guard monitoring VHF Channel 16• Current insurance policy in place
Lessons Learned• Periodically inspect wiring and connections.• Stay with your friend. • Assess fire suppression and alarm needs.• Revaluate fire extinguisher locations.• Install small hole to engine compartment large enough
to introduce a fire extinguisher hose.• Assess life jacket or ring availability.• Prepare an abandon ship plan and kit.• Recognize trauma warning signs.• Even with no recognizable injuries, victims may
experience shock; seek professional medical evaluation.
“How many times has anyone ever even checked a fire extinguish-er, let alone practiced using one on a fire? An emergency is a badtime to begin your training, and in a panic you will respond asyou have practiced. Poor practice = Poor response.”
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Ron Marshall working on Isis, his Tartan 37, before losing the boat to fire. Ronpurchased another Tartan 37—three years newer than the one lost to fire.
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Table of ContentsNews and EventsUpcoming Regional RegattasRegional Racing (Race Reports, Club Racing, UpcomingRegattas, Regional Race Calendars)
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78th Nassau Cup Race, Miami to Nassau, Nov. 10Running since 1934, this 176-nautical mile race crosses theGulf Stream and is known for its share of great racers anddramatic weather. Competitors over the race’s historyinclude race winner Ted Turner on Tenacious to the morerecent four-time winner, Jim Bishop, on Gold Digger. Pastcontenders for the Cup include Dennis Conner, DickBertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette.
Monohull and multihull boats 30 feet and over areinvited. SORC may also add a double-handed division (con-tact the organizers for more).
The Notice of Race is posted at www.nassaucuprace.org.The Coral Reef Yacht Club, Lauderdale Yacht Club, NassauYacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club combine to sponsorthis race, which is managed by SORC for the collective group.
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NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARSRegattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership isrequired, although a regional PHRF rating, or membershipin US SAILING or other sailing association is often required.
To list an event, send the regatta/race name, type ofracing (PHRF, one-design and type boat), location, dates,sponsoring organization), e-mail and/or phone contactand/or website (if applicable) to [email protected]. DO NOT just send a link to this information.
Since race schedules and venues change, contact thesponsoring organization to confirm.
Contact information for the sailing organizations listedhere are listed in the Southern yacht club directory atwww.southwindsmagazine.com.
Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races yeararound open to everyone and new crew is generally invitedand sought. Contact the club for dates and information.Individual club races are not listed here. We will list yourclub races if they happen on a regular schedule (e.g., everySunday; every other Sunday, etc.).
Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC =Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.
Southeast Coast Race Calendar
NOVEMBERSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the
clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis)
5-6 Flying Scot Fall 48. Flying Scot. Lake Norman YC (NC)5-6 Midlands Open. Carolina SC (SC) 5-6 Bloody Mary Regatta. Thistles. Western Carolina SC (SC)5-6 Miss Piggy. E770 North Americans, J/22, J/24, E770 Lake
Lanier SC (SC)12 Big Boat Regatta. PHRF. Charleston YC (SC)12-13 Carolinas Keelboat Regatta. PHRF. Lake Norman YC (NC)12-13 No more Turkey Regatta. Dinghies. Atlanta YC (GA)19-20 Last Cat Regatta. Catamarans. Keowee SC (SC)19 Rum and Pig Regatta. Thistles. Lake Lanier SC (SC)
Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina Regular local club racing—see club website for details.
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5 Double Handed Race.26 Turkey RegattaNeuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NCSee club website for local club race schedule19 Turkey Trot. North Carolina Championship.Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule5-6 Miss Piggy. E770 North Americans, J/22, J/24, E770 Lake
Lanier SC 13 Lanier Cup Invitational. University YCLong Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.comSee club website for details.
DECEMBERSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com.(state in parenthesis)No regattas scheduled in December
Charleston Ocean Racing Association.www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina.Regular local club racing—see club website for details.No regattas scheduled in December
Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC.Regular local club racing—see club website for details.Jan 1 Fred Latham Regatta, New BernJan 1 Instead of Football Regatta
Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GARegular club racing—see website for details.No regattas scheduled in December
Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.comRegular local club racing—see club website for details.No regattas scheduled in December
Upcoming Regattas
3rd Annual Holiday KickoffRegatta, Fort Pierce, FL, Dec. 2-4Fort Pierce Yacht Club’s 3rd Annual Holiday KickoffRegatta will be held Dec. 2-4. Skipper’s meeting Friday at8:00 p.m. Saturday offshore PHRF racing, Class A and ClassB, followed by after-race party and awards ceremony. Formore information contact Race Captain Diane Korbey at(772) 460-6138. Race forms and info at http://ftpierceyacht-club.homestead.com.
Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, US SAILING Center, Martin County, FL, Dec. 3-4Green Fleet, Optis, 420s, Windsurfers. www.usscmc.org.
10th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta,Lake Monroe Sailing Association,Sanford, FL, Dec. 3-4Lake Monroe Sailing Association is hosting the 10th AnnualKettle Cup Regatta benefiting the Salvation Army. Racingwill be Saturday and Sunday. Registration will be held Fridaynight and Saturday morning with the skippers meeting fol-lowing registration. Expected classes are Catalina, Force 5,San Juan 21, Sunfish and Portsmouth. Boat ramps, trailerparking and accommodations are available. For more infor-mation, go to www.flalmsa.org. All sailors are welcome.
East and Central Florida Race Calendar
Club Racing (contact club or website for details):Rudder Club of Jacksonville (www.rudderclub.com): Weekendraces organized seasonally and biweekly races on St. Johns RiverIndian River YC (www.sail-race.com/iryc): Weekend races organ-ized seasonally; Wednesday evenings during daylight savings.Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): Friday after-noons; Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout theyear, sometimes suspended during regattas. East Coast SA (www.ecsasail.com): a women’s series and a regularseries; At least one event each month. Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Commodore Cup RacesHalifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; Raceseries organized seasonally.Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): Wednesdays and weekends.Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend racestwice monthly, September through May The Sailing Club in Orlando. (www.thesailingclub.us) dinghy clubrace series, second Sundays (3 exceptions) in the afternoon on LakeBaldwin. January through November.
NOVEMBER5-6 End of Daylight Distance Race. Port Canaveral YC12 Women on Water Regatta. Rudder Club
of Jacksonville11-12 North U Match Race. Indian River YC12-13 18th MC Scow SE Region Championship Regatta
Lake Eustis SC12-13 Commodore’s Cup. St. Augustine YC13 Bob Ford Memorial Regatta. Halifax SA19 King’s Day Regatta. Eppingham Forest YCDECEMBER3-4 Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, Green Fleet, Optis,
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3-4 Sanford Kettle Cup Regatta. Lake Monroe SA3-4 Gator Bowl Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville10 Single Hand Regatta. Bull Bay Cruising Club10-11 Catalina 22 State Championship Regatta.
Indian River YC18 Race of Champions. Indian River YC
Upcoming Regattas
Hurricane Irene ForcesRescheduling of Melges 20 U.S. National Championship to Miami, Nov. 11-13Because of Hurricane Irene, the 2011 Audi Melges 20 U.S.National Championship, originally scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Newport, RI, has been rescheduled to Miami, FL onNov. 11-13. The regatta will be hosted by the Coconut GroveSailing Club in Miami. Registration will take place onThursday, Nov. 10. For more, go to www.melges20.com.
US PHRF Southeast of FloridaRaces, Lighthouse Point, FL, Nov. 19-20For the first time, this regatta is not being held on BiscayneBay. Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club is hosting the regatta. Therewill be more emphasis on the social side with an after-racebarbecue on Saturday night, and a prize-giving party onSunday. The introduction of a jib-and-main-only fleet, withtemporary ratings for the regatta, opens the regatta to cruis-ers as well as racers. All are welcome. The venue offHillsboro Beach gives sailors the opportunity to test theirskills in open water. For details, go to www.phrfsef.com
55th Annual Wirth M. Munroe Fort Lauderdale to Palm BeachRace, Sailfish Club, Dec. 2This Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race and celebrationwill begin at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdaleand finish just outside the Lake Worth inlet in Palm Beach.The Sailfish Offshore Challenge is scheduled for Saturday,Dec. 3, with short offshore buoy races outside the LakeWorth inlet. For more information or to enter, call (561) 844-0206, or go to www.sailfishclub.com.
Southeast Florida Race Calendar
Palm Beach Sailing Club, www.pbsail.org. See club website forclub racing. Races on the ICW last Sunday of each month (Son ofa Beach Regatta).Racing on Biscayne Bay: Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association.www.bbyra.net
Go to the website for local club races. BBYC Biscayne Bay YCBBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.netCCS Cruising Club of America. www.cruisingclub.org. CGSC Coconut Grove SC. www.cgsc.orgCRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org. HISC Hillsboro Inlet SC. www.hisc.org. KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org. LYC Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org. MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net. PBSC Palm Beach SC. www.pbsail.orgSCF Sailfish Club of Florida. www.sailfishclub.comSTC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org.
NOVEMBER10 Miami to Nassau. CRYC/SORC11-13 Melges 20 U.S. National Championship.
www.melges20.com12 Start Schoonmaker Cup. CRYC19 PHRF SEF PHRF Championships. HISC
DECEMBER2 Wirth Munroe Palm Beach Race. SCF, CCS3 Star Commodore Cup. CRYC
Upcoming Regattas
14th Annual Wave NationalChampionships, Islamorada, FL,Dec. 1-4Founders Park Watersports, Founders Park, Islamorada.www.WaveClass.com, [email protected].
Florida Keys Race Calendar
Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West SailingClub). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5 p.m. (305)292-5993. www.keywestsailingsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane offPalm Avenue in Key West. Come by the center to sail. Non-mem-bers and members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racingduring Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing yeararound at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available. Race in the seaplane basinnear the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward.
Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC).www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regu-lar club racing open to all.
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NOVEMBERGo to the website for local club races. 5 Dockmasters Portsmouth6 Dockmasters PHRF
DECEMBERGo to the website for local club races. 2-3 Wave Nationals9-11 Key Largo Regatta18 Flail and Sail Racing
West Florida Race Calendar
SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1For the past six years, SOUTHWINDS magazine has posted therace schedule/calendar on its website for all racing in thecentral west Florida area from just north of Tampa Bay southto Marco Island. The calendar includes all scheduled races ofthe West Florida PHRF organization (www.westflori-daphrf.org), plus club races in the area and any others thatboaters in the area would like to post. The schedule is fromSept. 1 through Aug. 31 each year.
Contact [email protected] to list yourrace. Although all yacht clubs that are part of West FloridaPHRF will already be included, regular local club races mustbe sent to us separately. We do not have space to list all theclub race dates, but we will list any club race that is regular-ly scheduled (for example: every Thursday evening at 6p.m.) plus the contact to enter the race. We do not list racesthat are not open to the general publicand that are limited to club membersonly. (We list club races that require aclub membership or US SAILINGmembership.) We will list any otherraces, even if not sanctioned by aPHRF organization. Contact the editorwith those races.
We ask that you not just send us alink (we will not accept them), butsend the following information: Theregatta/race name, type of racing(PHRF, one-design and type boat, or?), race location, dates, sponsoringorganization (club, sailing association, etc.), e-mail and/orphone contact and website (if applicable). All pre-race write-ups that get a short paragraph in the “Upcoming Regattas”section of each region are for significant regattas in the area(decided by the editor as to what merits that) and must bekept in the 100- to 125-word range.
The race calendar can be accessed through the racingpages link at www.southwindsmagazine.com.
Limited banner advertising is available on the race cal-endar page at very low monthly rates. [email protected] or call (941) 795-8704.
Race Reports
Bradenton Yacht Club 29th FallKick-Off Regatta, Palmetto, FL,Sept. 24-25By Harmon Heed
The Suncoast region of the West Florida PerformanceHandicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) kicked off the 2011-12 seasonwith 57 boats competing in the water just outside the mouthof the wide Manatee River between Snead Island and AnnaMaria Island. The regatta included two one-design fleets,J/24s and Melges 24s.
Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull and the One-Design classes ran windward/leeward courses and theCruising classes ran random-leg courses during the two-dayevent. Three races were scheduled; two on Saturday and oneon Sunday but, unfortunately, Saturday’s first race had to becalled due to lack of wind. The race committee fortuitouslypostponed race two on Saturday and Sunday’s race until theafternoon sea breeze kicked in and provided 8-12 knots overcalm water. The lightweight one-design fleets got in fourraces on Saturday and five on Sunday.
Four handicap boats won both of their races: RayMannix’ Semper Fi in Spinnaker B, Doug Deardon’s In Tunein Non-Spin A, Dean Cleal’s Catastrophie in Multihull andBill Dooley’s Critical Path in Racer-Cruiser. Ravi Parent’sKiller Tomato won all four of the J/24 races, and Steve Liebelwon three of the five Melges 24 races.
Manatee River Pram Fleet,“Pramboree 2011,” BradentonYacht Club, Palmetto, FL, Sept. 24By Harmon Heed
A flotilla of 42 Optis participated in the 2011 “Pramboree”hosted by the Manatee River Pram Fleet (MRPF) andBradenton Yacht Club’s Kick-Off Regatta on Sat., Sept. 24.
Two races were scheduled for each class, but due to lackof wind and an adverse current, only one race per class washeld. According to Danny Wiedenhoft, director of sailing atthe MRPF, “By the time the afternoon sea breeze got to us onthe east end of Snead Island, it was only 4-6 knots, but thatgave the young sailors the test of light-wind competition.”
Results: Green Fleet: (novice) Braxton Blalock, MRPF; Katie Freeley,
Optimists from the Manatee River Pram Fleet head out from the Bradenton Yacht Club for apractice day in June on the Manatee River. Photo by Steve Morrell.
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MRPF; Evan Schuneman, MRPF. Red, White, Blue Overall: AngeloMehtala, Sarasota Youth Sailing Program; Gage Schoenherr, ClearwaterCommunity Sailing Center; Emily Wright, CCSC.
Upcoming Regattas
Boca Ciega Yacht Club, One-DesignChampionships, Gulfport, FL, Nov. 12-13This event includes the Capri 16.5 North Americans,Daysailer State Championship, Windmill StateChampionship, Moth State Championship and theWomen’s Suncoast Sunfish Challenge. www.sailbcyc.org
11th Annual Sarasota Yacht ClubInvitational Regatta, Nov. 5-6This regatta will be a 12-mile pursuit race in the Gulf ofMexico west of Big Sarasota Pass. Open to all Spinnaker,Non-Spinnaker, True Cruising, Pocket Cruiser andMultihull boats. Five or more boats may make a class. Therandom leg course rating will be utilized.
Skippers meeting will be held Thursday evening and aparty Friday evening. A continental complimentary break-fast will be available Saturday morning, and racing willbegin around noon. An after-race party with dinner andawards presentations will be held Saturday evening.
For the NOR and online registration, go to www.sara-sotayachtclub.org. (941) 365-4191. [email protected].
Regatta Pointe Marina Turkey RunRegatta, Palmetto, FL, Nov. 25-26Racing on the Manatee River and organized by RegattaPointe Marina. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat of the Year race.Expected classes are Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, TrueCruiser, Pocket Cruiser, Racer Cruiser and Multihull. Check-in, registration and skippers meeting on Friday evening,Nov. 25 with complimentary food and beer. Saturday racingat 10:30 a.m with awards and party afterwards with compli-mentary beer and entertainment. Free dockage for entryboats. Boat ramp next door to the marina. Contact NanaBosma at (941) 306-7776, or at [email protected]. NOR and entry form online at www.regatta-pointemarina.com.
Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Fridayof each month. Skippers meeting at 10 a.m., PHRF racing, spin andnon-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesdayat 5:30 pm. March through October. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833.www.sailbcyc.org.Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting in October until April. Racesat 1400 hours each Sunday. Thursday evening races at 1830 hoursbeginning in April through Daylight Savings Time. PHRF racing onManatee River. Lower Tampa Bay race second Saturday of eachmonth. Contact John Izmirlian at 941-587-7758 or [email protected]. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend club
races. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Spring/Fall PHRF racing in the Gulf ofMexico; June-Aug. Bay racing in St. Joseph’s Sound, alternateWednesday nights. Paul Auman at (727) 688-1631, or [email protected]. Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racingonce a month, year-round [email protected] Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing onMondays starting at 1 p.m. on Charlotte Harbor. www.ppycbsm.comPort Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. [email protected] Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) through Aug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month,PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org
Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (not yet confirmed - please check with West Florida PHRF -www.westfloridaphrf.org)Tampa Bay: (SuncoastBOTY)Caloosahatchee (Fort Myers area): (CBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY)
NOVEMBER5 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society,
Festival of the Islands Race (CBOTY)5-6 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. 2011 Flying Scot District Regatta5-6 Davis Island YC. US SAILING Multihull Championship
Area D Alter Cup Trials. 5-6 St. Petersburg YC. Club Championship5-6 Sarasota YC, Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational (SBBOTY)5-6 Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center.
Florida Regional Sunfish Championship12-13 Naples Community Sailing Center. Naples Cup Regatta12-13 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Suncoast Laser Regatta12-16 Davis Island YC. Star North Americans12-13 Lake Eustis Sailing Club, 18th MC Scow Southeastern
Region Championship Regatta12-13 Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Moonlight Regatta19 Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Carlisle Classic19 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. 2011 Drumstick Regatta19 St. Petersburg YC. Disabled Sailing & Kayaking Clinic19-20 Marco Island YC, Fall Regatta (N/MBOTY)19-20 Davis Island YC. Melges ACC26 Turkey Run Regatta, www.RegattaPointeMarina.com,
Palmetto26-27 Davis Island YC, Thanksgiving Regatta
DECEMBER3 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society,
Commodore’s Cup (CBOTY) 3-4 St. Petersburg YC, America’s Disabled Open Regatta 3-4 St. Petersburg YC. J/24 Greenbench Regatta 10-11 Naples YC, Naples Offshore (N/MBOTY) 10-11 Lake Eustis SC, Laser District 13 Championship Regatta. 10-11 Punta Gorda SC, Holiday Regatta. (CHBOTY)
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SELECTED LISTINGSCatalina 470 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$221,000 (N)Jefferson Sun Deck Motor Yacht 46’ 1987 . . . . . . . . . .$143,900 (N)Hunter 466 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000 (N)Wellcraft 4600 MY 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 (P)Marine Trader 44 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,000 (P)Beneteau 43 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000 (S)Beneteau 423 ’04 & ’07 starting at . . . . . .$181,950 (S)Island Packet 420 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295,000 (N)Beneteau 411 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 (N)Beneteau First 40.7 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$127,000 (N)Beneteau 393 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 (S)Island Pilot 395 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$240,000 (S)Rampage 38 Express 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 (N)Beneteau M38 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,900 (N)Beneteau First 375 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,000 (P)Hunter 375 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 (S)Hunter 37 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 (P)Jeanneau SO 37 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,000 (N)Beneteau 361 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$104,900 (N)Beneteau 361 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 (S)Carver 36M 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 (S)Beneteau 36 Center Cockpit 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98,500 (N)Grand Banks 36 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 (P)Pearson 36s ’79 & ‘82 starting at . . . . . . . . .$38,950 (N)Hunter Legend 35 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,500 (N)Jeanneau SO 35 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,900 (N)C&C 35 MKIII 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,500 (N)Californian 34 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 (N)Catalina 34 Mark I 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 (N)Mainship 34 Trawler 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 (N)Beneteau 34 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$156,000 (S)Hunter 340 1998, ’99 & ’01 starting at . . . . . .$55,000 (N)Hunter 33.5 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,500 (P)Beneteau 331 2’11 draft 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000 (S)Beneteau 331 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,900 (S)CS 33 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,500 (S)Nauticat 33 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$77,000 (N)Beneteau 323 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900 (P)Taylor 32 “Danger Zone” 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 (N)C&C 99 (32’) 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,500 (S)Fuji 32 Ketch 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,800 (N)Gulf 32 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,500 (N)Beneteau Antares 980 32 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$158,000 (N)Catalina 310 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,500 (S)Sea Sprite 30 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 N)Endeavourcat 30 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,500 (N)Fairways Marine Fisher 30 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$66,000 (N)Mainship 30 Pilot 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 (S)Nonsuch 30 Ultra 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 (P)Alerion AE 28 ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,900 (N)
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Lipton Cup Challenge 2011,Mandeville, LA, Sept. 17-18By Kim KaminskiTropical Storm Lee caused havoc over the Labor Day Weekendand resulted in the 2011 Lipton Cup Regatta scheduled at thePontchartrain Yacht Club to be cancelled. Yacht ClubCommodore Brian Burke and his board of directors quicklyadjusted their race schedule, moved another scheduled regattaand set-up the Lipton Cup for Sept. 17-18—to make sure theLipton Challenge was held this year. Principal Race OfficerShan Kirk and his assistant Pat Ross had laid the groundworkfor the event, but due to Shan’s work for the Secret Service, hewas not able to run the regatta. His replacement, Clave Fair,along with Co-PRO Pat Ross, was able to hold four races (eventhough the winds on the last race were very limited). Of the 18Lipton Cup teams originally scheduled to race, 15 made the re-scheduled date with 13 teams completing the regatta.
The 2011 Sir Thomas Lipton Cup winner was PassChristian Yacht Club which will be the host for the 2012 Raceover next year’s Labor Day Weekend.
Upcoming Regattas
Northern Gulf Coast Race CalendarSee local club websites for club races.LEGENDBWYC Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MSFYC Fairhope YC, Fairhope, ALFWYC Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Beach, FLGYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MSJYC Jackson YC, Jackson, MSLAYC Lake Arthur YC, Lake Arthur, LAPBYC Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FLPYC Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FLSYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LASYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LANOVEMBER5 GoDaddy.com Regatta. FYC5-6 Southern Soiland Team Racing. SYC7-11 Hobie 16/20 Nationals. FWYC10-13 US Women’s Match Race. SYC12-13 Individual Flying Scot. Cock of the Walk. PYC12-13 Jubilee Regatta. Lightning, Lasers, Buccaneers, Thistles,
Flying Tigers. PYC12-13 Mississippi State HS Championship. BWYC19 FSSA Cajun Country Championship. LAYC19 MS Optimist Championship. BWYC19-20 Great Oaks Regatta. SYC20 Turkey. JYC20 Turkey Trot Key Sailing. PBYC25-26 Opti Midwinters. SYCDECEMBER3-4 Super Bowl Regatta. SYC3-4 Super Bowl Regatta HS. SYC10 Santa Claus Regatta. PYC17-18 Race of Champions. SYC17-18 Sugar Bowl. SYC31-1 Sugar Bowl Collegiate. SYC
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65’ Macgregor 6’ keel, recent re-fit at Snead Island Boat Works . . .$250,00053’ Custom Herreshoff Ketch 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,00050’ Beneteau Oceanis Custom 1990 . .Reduced $209,000 BRING OFFERS45’ Jeanneau 45.2 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,00044’ Morgan Catalina CSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,00043’ Hinckley 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,00042’ J/Boat 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,50041’ Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165,50040’ Freedom Ketch 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,90040’ Hood/Gulfstar CB Sloop 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,00039’ Nautor Swan 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 BRING OFFERS37’ Tayana Cutter 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$86,50037’ Pacific Seacraft Crealock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,00036’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$137,90035’ Catalina 350 Sloop 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,90035’ Summit Yachts 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165,00033’ J/33 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,50032 Melges (2) ’05 & ’07 - good sails, light use, sellers will trade down $99,00032’ C&C 99 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$114,90027’ Pearson 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,90027 Island Packet 1988, nicely equipped, motivated out-of-state sellers`$32,900
39’ Beneteau 393 Sloop 2002 -140% genoa (2008) on roller furler, fullbatten main w/ "Stackpack" (2008),cruising spinnaker w/ ATN sock, 56HPYanmar, dodger, cherrywood interior,Raymarine electronics w/ radar, Gar-hauer dinghy engine lift, and more.Asking $117,500. Call Andy Gillis239.292.1915 or [email protected].
35’ Catalina 350 2006. Roller furlingmain and genoa, A/C, full electronics,dinghy & outboard. Asking $127,900Call Andy Gillis in Fort Myers239.292.1915 [email protected]
2004 32’ C&C 99 well maintained andlightly used since 2008. Racing andcruising sails, full electronics, docksideA/C. Ready to race or cruise. Asking$114K, bring offers. Call Rick727.403.9910
29.5 Hunter 1995 Roomy 29 footer,very light use and well equipped in-cluding Marineair AC, AutoHelm AutoPilot, Garmin Map 492. Recent bottompaint and hull buffed and waxed. Verymotivated asking $34,900. ContactTom D’Amato 727.480.7143
42’ J/Boat 2001 Race or Cruise, thisJ-42 is well equipped for around thebuoys or offshore racing, as well as,extended cruising. Call for full specs &photos. Asking $198,500. Contact TomD’Amato 727.480.7143
41.1 Bristol 1983 CC, One owner andcontinually upgraded since new. Beau-tiful design, shoal draft, quality andperformance make the Bristol an ex-cellent choice for extended cruising orlivaboard. Asking $147,500. ContactTom D’Amato 727.480.7143
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New RS Tera 9’5” . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2395New RS Q’Ba 11’5” . . . . . . . . . . . .$3895New RS Feva 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5495New RS Vision 15’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9495New RS 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,8002012 Catalina 14.2 Expo . . . . . . . .$60522012 Compac Legacy 16 . . . . . .$11,5002012 Catalina 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . .$78802012 Compac Picnic Cat . . . . . .$10,9952012 Compac Suncat . . . . . . . . .$19,7952012 Compac SundayCat . . . . . .$17,2452012 Compac Eclipse . . . . . . . . .$26,5952012 Capri 22 Wing Keel . . . . . .$17,8002009 Catalina 22 Sport/Trl . . . . . . .SOLD2011 Catalina 22 Sport . . . . . . . .$14,9461997 Catalina 22 MkII . . . . . . . . . .SOLD2011 Compac 23 MKIV . . . . . . .$34,9952001 Catalina 250 WB/trl . . . . . . .SOLD2012 Catalina 250 WB . . . . . . . .$31,2192007 Catalina 250 Wing . . . . . . .$29,7312007 Compac Horizon Cat . . . . .$31,671
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8-foot Fiberglass rowing dinghy—can beused with a small outboard. $275. Sarasota(941) 870-7473. _________________________________________Laser Sailboat. $1875. New Gelcoat on thehull and deck, new sail, all parts included, orig-inal sail bag, trailer. (727) 417-9476 Jon. (1/12)_________________________________________New WindRider 17. $8995. Call Brian atBimini Bay Sailing. (941) 685-1400_________________________________________
2007 Com-Pac Horizon Cat 20’. Yanmardiesel, w/trailer, Bimini top, cockpit cushions,dual battery w/built-in battery charger andmuch more. $31,671. Call Paul at MastheadEnterprises (800) 783-6953, or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com
1981 US Yacht 25’. Good condition. Fiberglassin great condition. New bottom paint. Sailsgood, Bimini, sail cover. Toilet w/holding tank.VHF, depth and more. No engine. $1500.(727) 534-9947. (1/12)
1980 Prout Ranger 27. 12 ft. wide, draws30”, double, 2 singles, head, galley, autopilot,GPS, 15 HP Yamaha. Will email [email protected]. $23,900 or trade for land,Wharram, concubine? (813) 837-5281, 892-1701. (11/11)
1985 S2 9.1. Two Mains, 3 chutes, Harken RF,multiple headsails, cruising chute. GPS/ChartPlotter, Nexus instruments, Auto tiller, LifeSling, folding prop, Bimini. Bcoated. 5’ 6”draft. $17,200 OBO. (352) 746-1329, (352)445-6359. (12/11)
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$25,000 - 30’ custom built, aft cabin, cutterrigged ketch. Hull & Volvo engine & transmis-sion were completely re-conditioned in 2007.Hand laid up fiberglass hull. Built in Sweden in1980. Main cabin has 6-foot settee/berths eachside and a semi-enclosed forward V-berth. Boatlies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien (941)518-0613. [email protected]. (12/11)
31’ Mariner Ketch 1970. 44 HP rebuilt PerkinsDiesel. Complete retro. Full keel. 2 mains, 2mizzens, cruising chute w/sock, windlass,Bimini, dinghy, S/S propane stove, GPSw/charts. A must see at our docks. Asking$34,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100
2004 Catalina 310. $59,900. AC, AP, GPS,Refrig, R/F Genoa, Electric windlass, Bimini,4’10’’ shoal draft. St. Petersburg, FL. 727-214-1590. Full Specs & pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
31’ Catalina 309 2007. Super clean, one-owner beauty. Only 98 hours. Day-sailed onlyon Tampa Bay. Fully loaded, including factoryA/C and heat. A Must See. $89,900. Locatedin St. Petersburg, FL. (863) 648-5218, owner.(12/11)
1947 Luders 31.5 Classic sloop, Own a pieceof history. Completely rebuilt, sail her hometoday. Solid mahogany (hot molded) hull.1999 Volvo 28hp diesel. Call or email for DVDof the rebuilding and a list of equipment. Shewas built by Luders Marine (who also built forTed Turner) in Stamford, CT. Asking $28,000OBO. Call Tony (561) 271-3344 or [email protected]. Boca Raton, FL. (12/11)
32’ Catalina 320 2000. Yanmar 27hpw/485hrs, wing keel, new Raymarine elec-tronics 2009 incl. C70 GPS/Plotter, full battenmain w/Dutchman, 135% r/f genoa, mostrunning rigging replaced 2011, dinghy &O/B, electric windlass, and more. Excellentcondition, lightly sailed. Asking $75,900.Scott Pursell, Massey Yacht Sales, (941) 720-4503, [email protected].
1995 Endeavourcat 32. Two double state-rooms, comfortable bathroom with largeshower, propane oven and stove, sizableAC/DC. Refrigerator, efficient galley with lotsof storage, two inboard Beta diesel engines. 3foot draft—perfect for west coast of Florida,Keys and Bahamas. $98,000. (941) 383-1178. (12/11)
32’ Renaissance Catamaran ‘94. Built by AMI,Twin Westerbekes, 806 hrs., lots of ugrades,everything you are looking for in a cruising cat,beautiful and spacious layout, great headroom.www.sayachtsales.com for full details, or call(904) 829-1589
1970 Pearson 33'. Good sails. Profurl headsail. Westerbeke diesel with less than 1200hours. Marine A/C. Autopilot. Bimini. Headand lifelines are all only two years old.$13,600. Call Jesse (813) 363-3172. (11/11)
33’ Trimaran Crowther Buccaneer. Ready tocruise/race. Solar panels, 15hp Honda O/B,head, holding tank, pressure water. 5 sails.Asking $20,000. (954) 537-4996. (1/12)
33 CSY 1980. Beautiful liveaboard cruiser,Cutter rig, Deep Draft, 50 HP Perkins, A/C,Wind & Solar power, Inverter-Charger,Watermaker, ST5000 Autopilot, LofransWindlass, GPIRB, much more. $48,000. RivieraBeach, FL. (305) 942-3167. Email [email protected] for specs and equipment list.
34’ Gemini 105MC 2003, Westerbeke 27 HP,3 Staterooms, Microwave, Ice Maker, Fullelectronics, Flat Screen TV, Custom Sail Packw/Lazy Jacks, Solar Panels, Cockpit full enclo-sure, Custom Sunbrella Covers, Electric wind-lass. Boat set up by true cruisers, a must see,asking $129,000. www.sayachtsales.com.(904) 829-1589
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34 Catalina 1993. Exceptional quality andequipped like new, but at half the price.Raymarine plotter, GPS, Autopilot, wind,depth, speed, ICOM M-504 VHF with RAMmike, reconditioned main and genoa sails,electric windless, custom Bimini and sailcover. Clearwater, FL. $64,900. New bottompaint Aug. 2011. (303) 522-3580. (12/11)
2011 Beneteau 34. $156,000. Commissioned12/2010, AC, Refrig, AP, A90 Chartplotter, 4’6shoal draft, In mast furling, r/f genoa, ST70electronics, NEW Condition. St. Petersburg,FL. (727) 214-1590. Full Specs & pics atwww.MurrayYachtSales.com.
35’ Cal MK II, 1984, Fully launched and com-missioned for sailing. Outstanding opportunityto own this fast classic! $39,900, Call Butch @850-624-8893, Edwards Yacht Sales,www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
35’ Island Packet, 1991, meticulously main-tained and updated with full maintenancelogs. This boat combines amazing space withvery comfortable seakindly motion andtremendous strength. $114,900, Call Harry @941-400-7942, Edwards Yacht Sales,www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
35’ Catalina 350 Sloop 2006. In-mast main-sail furling, 135% roller-furling genoa, dodgerw/Bimini, A/C, Raymarine E80, ST series, &autopilot. Dinghy w/ outboard, $127,900Raymarine E80, ST series, autopilot. AndyGillis in Fort Myers. (239) 292-1915. (12/11)
35 Strider 1969. Fiberglass, hand-built, PHRFrating 168. Yanmar diesel replaced 1994.Flag-blue hull, new sails. Asking $29,000. JimBooth, (904) 652-8401.
2006 Hunter 36 trade in. We sold it new andtook it in trade. Very well equipped and main-tained, GPS, AP, A/C, canvas etc. Priced to sellat $111,000. Call Frank Hamilton at (941)704-3300 or e-mail [email protected]
36 Cheoy Lee 1970. Cutter Yawl. Completelyrebuilt inside and out—mast, sails, boom, rig-ging, both 12-volt & 110-volt, plumbing.Asking $66,900. Go anywhere. Jim Booth,(904) 652-8401.
Wharram Tangaroa MKIV+, 2002 36 ’x19’. Beams lashed on top of deck, singlemast with gaff wing sail, jib, large Bimini,unique cockpit, 6+’ standing headroom inextended cabins, 230w solar with large bat-teries, two 8hp Yamahas, inflatable with out-board, solid boat to liveaboard or cruise theislands, $65K. Dan (305) 664-0190. (12/11)
36’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007. In-mastmainsail furling, roller-furling genoa, shoaldraft, A/C, dodger w/Bimini, Raymarine E80,ST series, & autopilot. $137,900. Andy Gillisin Fort Myers. (239) 292-1915. (12/11)
CAL 36. Classic racer/cruiser. Fast,Strong. 2005 diesel. Newer mast/boom/rig-ging. A/C and Heat. 7 sails. Fullyequipped. Sailed regularly. $23,500. (727)821-0949. St. Petersburg (12/11a)
36’ Sabre 362 1996. Wing Keel, Low hours,VHF w/RAM, Dinghy Davits, Autopilot, GPSChartplotter and much more. PerformanceCruising. $139,000. Alan [email protected]
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2008 Tartan 3700. Lightly used as a day sailorsince new. Only 50 hours on the dieselengine, 5-foot draft, BLUE Hull, teak toerail,stainless steel hand rails, dorades. Generator,Air Conditioning, Autopilot, Chartplotter,Bow Thruster, Bimini, Cockpit Cushions andRemote Electric Anchor Windlass Control. Thisboat has never been slept on so electric head,stall shower and beds are nearly new. Call Billat Massey (727) 492-7044
37’ Endeavour 1979, with 50hp Perkinsdiesel. Traditional “B” Plan layout with for-ward V-berth. Harken RF, GPS Chart Plotter,Radar, Auto-Pilot, Manual Windlass, S/SDavits, Marine Air, Propane Stove. Beautifulinterior. At our docks. Asking $29,900.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100
37’ Tayana Cutter 1985. “Pullman” berth lay-out, 33 HP Yanmar diesel, dual Harken furlers,Awlgripped topsides and deck, wind generator,watermaker. Asking $86,500. “ASK ANDY!”Andy Gillis (239) 292-1915 [email protected].
38’ Irwin Center Cockpit Sloop 1983. Rollerfurling main and genoa, 4 1/2 ft draft, 16000BTU A/C, autopilot, radar, wind generator,12v refrigeration. Roomy interior with aftcabin. Reduced $39,900. Bill Browning YachtSales, St. Petersburg. www.floridaboats.net.(727) 323-5300
Premium Island Packet 380 2003 Out-standing equipment, proven blue water readyto sail away for extended cruising. The ownershave taken excellent care of this vessel, nothingleft undone. For the serious buyer that knowswhat they want. Recently NEW EquipmentAuto Pilot, Radar, Chart Plotter, Inverter,Windlass, JBL Stereo System, Wind, Speed, andDepth, VHF, and Flat Screen TV. Located inIndiantown, Florida. Details: John McNally(561) 262-3672 [email protected] Stuart FL location
38’ Island Packet Cutter 1990. FurlingMainsail, Radar, Solar, Wind, GPS, Generator,Chartplotter, SSB and VHF radio, Dinghy, davitsand outboard! $149,900. Alan [email protected]
38’ Sabre 2 models 1983. One swing keelother fixed custom 5’ bulb keel. Low hourWesterbeke Diesel. Call for details. Starting at$74,900. Alan [email protected]
39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981, 64 hpPathfinder diesel 200 hrs, blue water cruiser,Gen Set, All Roller furling, solar, wind gen,radar, auto pilot, GPS, electric windlass, fullgalley + more. $110,000. Cortez Yacht Sales(941) 792-9100
39’ Corbin Center Cockpit Cutter located inTarpon Springs. Proven circumnavigator isready to go again. Call the central agent, KellyBickford CPYB, for high definition photos andcomplete specs. REDUCED to $82,500. (727)599-1718 or, [email protected]
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39’ Island Spirit 400, 2004. This is an owner’sversion, 3-cabin boat that has never been char-tered and is in immaculate condition. Fullyequipped for cruising with Yanmar diesels,Northern Lights Genset, watermaker, solarpanels, SSB, etc. This boat is “turnkey” & readyto go cruising! Asking only $289,000, which is1/2 of what a new boat will cost! Located inKey West. For more details call (305) 747-9279or e-mail [email protected] (12/11)
39’ Lindsey Motorsailer, 1973. Roomy, walk-thru layout with manly walk-in engine room,Perkins 85. Bertha is versatile in all conditions,3 1/2’ draft, wind gen, 3 anchors, windlass,HBI. $15,000. Stewart Marine, Miami, since1972. (305) 815-2607, or www.marine-source.com.
39’ Beneteau 393 Sloop 2002. 140% genoaroller furler, full batten main, cruising spin-naker, 56HP Yanmar, Dodger and fly,Raymarine electronics w/radar, more. Asking$117,500. “ASK ANDY!” Andy Gillis (239) 292-1915. [email protected].
Schucker 40, 1980. Asking $99,500. Perkins65hp, generator, AC/Heat, refrig, 200-gallonfuel/water, 100 gallon-holding, 14’ beam 3’2” draft. Call Bob for details. Located CapeCoral, FL. (239) 560-0664. Bring offers.(12/11)
40’ Beneteau 1987. First Class 12. Tiller, shoaldraft, really fast cruising, diesel, good electron-ics Excellent sail inventory. Race or cruise fast.Reduced $52,900. Alan [email protected]
1984 Endeavour 40 CC Sloop. USCG-Documented vessel, recent survey, She is avery sound boat w/strong Perkins 4-108. NewVetus windlass (being installed). All electron-ics, sails are fair. $59,900 OBO. Charleston,SC. (719) 339-9779. [email protected](11/11)
40’ Condor Trimaran 1987. USCG-Docu-mented Vessel with unrestricted CoastwiseEndorsement. LEX-SEA was previously ownedby Ted Turner Jr. as Troika. Fast, fun and capa-ble of ocean racing. Great sail inventory,recent Yanmar 29, Maxi Prop, New Dodger,Stack Pack, Hood RF, Custom Helm Seats.RayMarine Electronics. Key Largo. $59,900.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100
41’ Concordia Sloop 1953, Yanmar diesel.Own a classic piece of yachting history, Actaeawas the flagship for the New York Yacht Cluband also has a winning racing history.Completely restored and the most beautifulyacht. Last haul 4-11. Check our website forall info and lots of pictures. www.sayacht-sales.com. (904) 829-1589
42 Beneteau First 1983. Rated ”World’s BestSailboat.” Many upgrades. Price reduction to$78,900. Jim Booth, (904) 652-8401.
42 Irwin Ketch, 1977. In-mast Roller Main,New rig in ’99. 60hp. Westerbeke, air condi-tioning, generator, 4‘6” board up. Stout29,000-pound cruiser. All new opening ports.$49,500. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972.(305) 815-2607, [email protected].
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43’ Morgan Nelson/Marek, 1984, A truecruiser/racer to take you anywhere with speedAND comfort. Meticulously cared for by own-ers, great electronics and extensive upgrades!$119,000, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
43’ Bristol, 1986, Pristine condition$129,000. Super Deal. Yacht Brokers, llc, PalmCoast, FL. Contact Meg Goncalves at (386)447-1977. e-mail [email protected]
2008 Beneteau 43. Air Conditioning,Generator, Radar, GPS, Autopilot, In MastFurling $224,900. St. Petersburg, FL. (727)(214) 1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
45’ JEANNEAU 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996,Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins,two heads w/shower, roller furling main, elec-tric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley,Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $125,000.Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
45’ Hunter 456 Center Cockpit, 2004, Inbeautiful condition, 2010 bottom paint, spa-cious interior, large salon and galley. Yanmardiesel, Kohler 8kw generator, full Raymarinenavigation electronics. $209,500, Call Wendy@ 941-916-0660, Edwards Yacht Sales,www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
47’ Catalina 470 2001. In mast furling, electricwinch, GPS, autopilot, bowthruster, full canvaspackage, generator, wind generator, dinghy,davits and outboard. Loaded. Reduced$134,900. Alan 941-350-1559. [email protected]
1999 Catalina 470. Bowthruster, Genset, 3AC, Windlass upgrade, custom arch anddavits, and a lot more. $224,000. NewOrleans, LA. (727) 214-1590. www.murrayy-achtsales.com.
54’ Lock Crowther Catamaran by AustralYachts, NZ. GPS, Radar, autopilot, watermaker,excellent sail inventory, newly redone interior.Spacious and fast, bluewater cruising at itsfinest! $259,900. Alan [email protected]
60’ Custom Aluminum Motorsailer 2003,Detroit Diesel w/600 hrs., Structurally over-built, Autopilot, Depth, Compass, SSB, GPS,Avon Dinghy, Electric dinghy davits, Washer,Dryer, Electric Windlass, AC, Crash Bulkhead,59’ mast height, 5’ draft, 3 staterooms, SidePower bow thruster, Great Cruising boat.Asking $249,000. www.sayachtsales.com.(904) 829-1589
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Used Leg Savers by Hutchinson Sports—tohike on padded lifelines comfortably all daylong. Low Cut, Black, Large. Retails for $150.Asking $75. (314) 915-3301. (12/11)_________________________________________New Bomar white aluminum portlitew/screen, 17”x 7”. $100. New Whale Gusher10 aluminum bilge pump $125. Perkins 4107diesel injectors, new $100. Garmin GPS 50,older model but new in box $100. Forestay1/4”x 39ft. with Stayloks on ends, make yourboat a cutter, $125. Call Tom, (954) 560-3919. (11/11) _________________________________________Standard Horizon Remote AccessMicrophone (RAM). New, in box, RAM3CMP30. Enables skippers to remotely controlall radio, DSC, PA/Fog functions of StandardHorizon VHF to helm. Intercom betweenhelm and VHF below, full LCD display. Has 23’of routing cable. IPX 7, submersible to 3’ for30 minutes. Retails for $104; asking$60. (941) 342-1246. (11/11)
Xantrex Pro 1800-Watt Inverter. Likenew. 2/0 marine cable, 250-amp switch, 250-amp fuse, ready to install. $350. Ron (941)876-0422. (11/11)_________________________________________Two Bronze Stuffing Boxes for 1 1/4 inchprop-shaft, $ 45 each, very good condition.12-inch Bronze Cleat, $25. Single-burnergimbaled SeaCook by Force 10, uses a stan-dard propane canister, $30. Tampa. (813)477-4855. (11/11) _________________________________________Beckson Opening Port, new in box, PO-714-WC-10. 7” h x 14” w, white frame, clear lens,trim ring, gasket and screen included. Retailsfor $155. Asking $75. (941) 342-1246. _________________________________________Johnson 2 cycle outboards: Short shaft 6hp,15hp, 35hp. Pull & electric start. '80s models.Prices sarting at $250. (941) 870-7473
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When I joined my first yacht club, Ilearned that there are two kinds
of boaters—sailors and powerboaters(ragmen and stink-potters). I was asailor and the proud owner of a 21-footracing boat, competing locally here inwest Florida.
When I married another sailor, weupgraded to a Pearson 26, and that iswhen I learned there are two kinds ofsailors, racers and cruisers. For a while,we raced our Pearson, and then gotinto cruising. But that marriage didn’twork out, and it eventually ended—and along with it went the Pearson.
I spent some years in dry dock,and then…I met Richard! Although Iwas a sailor and Richard was a power-boater, we still hit it off famously.Pretty soon we knew we wanted to betogether permanently, but to effectthat, we needed to make some drasticchanges. The problem was: If we madethose changes, how would we know ifwe were compatible in the long haul?
“I know how to find out,” I said.“Let’s charter a sailboat and go on along weekend cruise. When you puttwo people on a sailboat for any num-ber of days, they will come off thatboat in one of two ways: Either they’llnever speak to each other again, orelse, nothing can tear them apart.”
No sooner was it said, than done.Richard found a charter service onLongboat Key. He told them that hewas unfamiliar with Florida waters,and although he owned a 23-foot SeaRay, he had never sailed nor cruised.Therefore, before they would let uscharter, they grilled me on my sailingskills and cruising knowledge. Ipassed the test, and by noon onThanksgiving, we left Longboat Keyon a Pearson 33, expecting to dock andhave our Thanksgiving dinner at theCrow’s Nest restaurant in Venice.
As captain, I kept a check on theweather and learned that a cold frontwas due to come in on Saturday, but Ifigured we’d make Venice Thursdaynight and Captiva on Friday. If thefront came through on Saturday, we’ddo the ICW back to Venice, and if thebad weather persisted on Sunday,we’d continue up it to Longboat Key.
The weekend started with Richardmotoring us out Longboat Pass. Oncein the Gulf, I took over and literallytaught him “the ropes.” It was a per-fect day, with 14 knots out of the east,which left the Gulf as smooth as adance floor. I hoisted the sails and cut
the engine. Together we enjoyed thesilence and the magic moment whenwe started moving with no othersound than the gurgling of waterbefore the bow and the rustling ofwind in the sails. We were going 6-7knots, and to my delight, Richard’sengineering mind became intriguedwith the aerodynamics of sailing, andhe started explaining vectors andpoint of maximum gravity to me, notto mention marine electronics.
The first kink in our perfect week-end came when we arrived at theCrow’s Nest and found the restaurantclosed for Thanksgiving. That, howev-er, was no biggie. We had deli slices ofturkey on board, a pouch of instantmashed potatoes, a jar of gravy, a canof cranberries, and voila! — Thanks-giving dinner.
The second kink came towardsunset on Friday as we approachedSouth Seas Plantation on Captiva andwere informed that they could notaccommodate us. Knowing a coldfront was coming, I kicked myself fornot having made reservations. Richardseemed unperturbed. Together welooked at the charts and settled for theGiuseppe anchorage. Then he crankedup the engine while I dropped the sailsand we arrived at Giuseppe just asdarkness was settling in.
During the night, the weatherbroke. The rain drummed on the deck;the wind whistled in the rigging andthe rode strained against the hook. Butthe anchor held, and the next morningwe awoke to blue skies and a stillnessthat seemed eerie after the night’sharassment. Reasoning that the fronthad passed, we sailed out throughBoca Grande pass and headed north.
Now my landlocked years madethemselves known. First, I had forgot-ten that a squall line signaling a frontalso signals a wind change. Within thefirst half hour in the Gulf, we were hitby a biting northerly. Our sails beganto luff, and we could make no head-
way whatsoever. We decided to turnaround, get out of the cold and back tothe inland waterway. I tacked to turnback toward the pass while Richardstarted the engine. This was when Icommitted my second error: I hadfailed to check the bitter ends on thelines, so when I loosened the sheet tomake the tack, there was no knot tostop it. It ran out through the blockand into the water, fouling the propand killing the engine (Duh!)
As always, when a mishap like thatoccurs, there is no time for handwring-ing. The Genoa was luffing hysterically.I jumped up and got hold of the othersheet which I secured. By then, we hada following sea that sent us swervingand yawing. With the sheet trapped inthe prop, it was impossible to trim thesail. I looked at Richard and said, “I’llcut this line. I can work the headsailwith the remaining sheet.” I was hop-ing that with a little luck, the sheet lefttrailing in the water might eventuallyfree itself from the prop, making theengine usable again.
Not being familiar with sailboats,Richard didn’t argue as I cut the sheet.Instead, he saved the day by grabbingthe cut line before it went overboard.He then restarted the engine, and care-fully switching between reverse andforward, eventually unwinding theline from the prop. He started theengine, I doused the sails and weheaded in. Was he a prince, or what?
The weekend’s trials and tribula-tions weren’t quite over yet. Wemotored up the ICW to spend the finalnight in Venice, only to be stopped atthe Venice Avenue Bridge, which wasclosed due to a mechanical failure.Fortunately, we found a marina closeby with a restaurant. We docked,plugged into shore power, had ashower, a good meal and returned to awarm and snug boat. The next morn-ing, the bridge was working, and wemade it back to Longboat Key.
To this date, 13 years later, Richardsays that I was the most expensive datehe ever had, because the charter of thePearson 33 cost him a thousand dol-lars—plus provisions, docking fees,restaurant bills and the cost of a newsheet for the charter boat. But look atthe returns? A happy, long-lived mar-riage, first on a 33-foot Morgan OI, andnow on a 44-foot Gulfstar.
People who know us say we are amatch made in heaven; I say no, we’rea match made at sea.
A Match Made at SeaBy Ina Moody