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June 2010For Sailors — Free…It’s Priceless
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6 Editorial: Hurricane Season PredictionsBy Steve Morrell
9 Letters You Wouldn’t Believe
12 Shorty’s Love Lost EternallyBy Morgan Stinemetz
14 Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures
15 Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South
22 US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor CourseBy Jabbo Gordon
24 Our Waterways: Sarasota Mooring Field: SNAFU
28 Carolina Sailing: Sailing Business – Real Recovery or Seasonal Spark?
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30 Boatwork: Rudder Design and Fabrication, Part II of IIBy Tom Kennedy
38 Small Boat Review: The LightningBy Dave Ellis
40 Opportunity Docks: Free Berths Offer More Than a Cheap Place to Tie Up
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44 Boatowner’s Boat Review: Tayana 42By Nelson DeCamp
46 Cooking Onboard: Sailing on Bean PowerBy Robbie Johnson
48 Southern Racing: News, Upcoming Races, Race Reports, Regional Race Calendars
70 How Beer Saved Our LivesBy Brian Weeks
19 Southern Sailing Schools Section27 Marinas Page33 Marine Marketplace58 Boat Brokerage Section 63 Classifieds68 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers69 Advertisers’ List by Category
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Yes—hurricane season begins June 1. But I also mean thathere we go again with forecasters predicting the number
of storms. Don’t count on them. It is an inexact science andto believe them is only to get your hopes—or your fears—up. Forecasters predicted there would be more than twicethe number of storms as last year, partly based on El Niño,but no one’s quite sure what it‘ll do this year. I hope theykeep trying, but let’s not give them too much press untilthey are really good.
The only thing boat owners need to know is how to pre-pare. I believe each season is unique and can’t be predicted.Below are my predictions, created after the 2004-05 stormyears. And if you want a good plan, then go to our Website’s hurricane pages and read “Why Prepare Your Boat fora Storm.” I believe it is the best plan, because it is based ona simple fact: A bad plan carried out is better than a goodplan not carried out. Make your plan so you will carry it out.
Morrell Hurricane Predictions for Boaters for this YearYou can use these predictions every year for the rest ofyour life.
Winds from 39 to 73 mph, up to 4 feet of surge (TropicalStorm)High probability: from a direct hit or from the outer bands ofa stronger storm. Easy to prepare your boat for.
Winds from 74 to 95 mph, 4-5 feet of surge (Category 1)Good probability: from a direct hit or from the outer edges ofa stronger storm. Easy to prepare your boat for.
Winds from 96 to 110 mph, 6-8 feet of surge (Category 2)Reasonable chance: from a direct hit or from the outer edgesof a stronger storm. Easy to prepare your boat for.
Winds from 111 to 130 mph, 9-12 feet of surge (Category 3)Small chance: from a direct hit or from the outer edges of astronger storm. Easy, but even more preparation workrequired. You will likely suffer some damage, but you canminimize it enough that you can take your boat sailing afteryou put the sails back on.
Winds from 131 to 155 mph, 13-18 feet of surge (Category4)—or above 155 mph, 18 feet and up surge (Category 5)Very small chance: from a direct hit or category 4 winds fromthe outer edges of a category 5 storm. This will take a lotmore prep work, but possible to survive with not too muchdamage if you are prepared and get lucky at the same time.If you don’t prepare and get lucky, it will be as if you didn’tget lucky, so prepare and hope for luck. If it’s a strong stormand lots of surge and you take everything off the boat youcan, you will have that stuff, like sails and canvas and mis-cellaneous gear, for your next boat.
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GULFPORT ARTICLE IN JANUARY SOUTHWINDSAPPRECIATEDFebruary issue, “Sailing Destination—Gulfport, FL”As the president of the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, Iwanted to thank you for the piece on Gulfport, FL, as a sail-ing destination by Cathy Salustri in the February issue. Wehave made great strides in the past few years to let the boat-ing public know about all the wonderful facilities we havehere in our little town on Boca Ciega Bay. Thank you forhelping us get the word out about our “secret.”
Lori RossoSea Breeze Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn
www.seabreezemanor.comLori,Let’s just hope that the “secret” town of Gulfport preserves itscharm, as it is one of the best ‘Ol Florida communities that I havevisited on Florida’s western coast—in a great boating area. Itslocation on Boca Ciega Bay has to be one of the most beautiful any-where. And yet the town has not yet been overrun by waterfronttowering condos—although I know that’s what some would like. Iknow there has been a lot of squabbling over the years about visit-ing boaters and problems with boats permanently anchored out,but I bet anything that the locals there will see how great a groupboating cruisers are as they come to Gulfport, which now wel-comes them with open arms.
Best of luck.Editor
NAPLES MAYOR RESPONDS TO SOUTHWINDS LETTERApril issue, “Our Waterways” “Unpleasant Naples Experiencefor Cruisers from England”I read with great concern the letter reprinted in the Apriledition of SOUTHWINDS. The experience described hap-pened well over a year ago, and as the mayor of Naples, Ifeel obligated to respond.
Let me begin by offering any apologies necessary for theunfortunate experience Ms. Hill and Mr. Moseley may havehad in our city. I can assure you experiences like the onesdescribed are not what I expect in Naples, and are certainlynot commonplace. Actions always speak louder than words,so I invite SOUTHWINDS readers to visit Naples Bay andexperience a sailor’s delight. You will be greeted by a friendlystaff at Naples City Dock, including new Harbor Manager
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Roger Jacobsen, offered either a mooring ball (yes, these arenow in place and open for use), or a comfortable slip with elec-tric and water, air-conditioned restrooms, hot showers, andlaundry facilities. Anchoring in our bay is always welcome,and you may use the new dinghy dock at the City Dock.
In fact, I know we are now meeting the needs of ourcruising boaters. We are having a banner year of visitors,even in this challenging economy. We have received numer-ous letters and e-mails in the last few months lauding thefriendly atmosphere and accommodating staff at the CityDock. Naples has so much to offer, a great harbor in a walk-able community with fine restaurants and shopping,
A year can make a big difference. We listen, we learn,we adapt and we look forward to welcoming our cruisingboater friends.
Bill BarnettMayor
Mayor Barnett,Thanks for your letter and your comments that the city listens,learns and adapts—which is the best thing you could do. But Ithink the city can adapt more readily than the attitudes of some ofthe people that Ms. Hill and Mr. Moseley met up with. Attitudesare often slower to change than government policy. Hopefully,those people have learned or moved on. Since their letter did notmention when their visit occurred, it must have been a well-knownincident, or perhaps they mailed a letter to your city. We receivedthe letter in the mail several months back and have letters backedup for months sometimes, but I believe they mailed it fromEngland—long after the incident, if it happened over a year ago.
Fortunately, they ran into some friendly locals at a local cof-fee shop who were shocked by how they were treated. I would liketo know the name of that place. That’s where I want to hang out.
Unfortunately, I have heard—verbally—from others thatNaples is unfriendly to cruisers, but this too goes back a ways. Ifthe city has made substantial changes over the last year andbecome more cruiser-friendly, I invite someone to send me someinformation or an article on the changes (with more informationthan you have included in your letter). I am always willing to pub-licize any community which learns and adapts, and SOUTH-WINDS will do what it can to let cruisers know.
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Gunter MeyerGeorgia Tech Prof
S/V Aica, 1982 Hunter 27Gunter,You must have a lot of calm or something, because if a swarm ofyellowjackets landed on me, I am not sure how I would react—hopefully as calmly as you (or was it “petrified”?). Maybe they
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just wanted to go boating. It reminds of a saying I once heard:“When walking through a storm, keep your head up high.”
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CORRECTION ON ST. AUGUSTINE YACHT CLUB ARTICLEFebruary issue, “St. Augustine Yacht Club”Reviewing the February 2010 issue of SOUTHWINDS, I cameacross your great article on the St. Augustine Yacht Club.However, a slight error came to light. The article stated thatit is the fourth oldest in the nation (1873). Reviewing the“Reciprocity Guide“ in the Register of American Yacht Clubs,it shows that the Biloxi Yacht Club (1849) is the fourth old-est. Claiming bragging rights, Southern is also 1849 andMobile is 1847, but the oldest in the nation is the Detroitboat club, 1839. Your club ranks as the 22nd oldest.
Otto LarsenHistorian, past commodore.
Biloxi Yacht ClubOtto,Thanks for the correction—and information on how long theBiloxi club has been around.
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PUERTO RICO AUTHORITIES AND BOATERSApril issue, “Letters” “Puerto Rico Boardings”My wife and I are charter captains, currently living aboard inthe BVI. We spent the entire hurricane season of 2009 cir-cumnavigating Puerto Rico: After visiting 64 anchorages onmany of the islands, cays, rocks, national parks, and all themajor harbors during these months, we were observed byU.S. Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, U.S. Customs andBorder Patrol boats, and local Policia vessels nearly every day.
Two or three times, a Policia boat made close approach-es to Windigo. On one occasion, the officers aboard hailed usfrom their deck and asked when and where we had enteredthe country, acknowledging our response politely and mov-ing along. The other close contacts at sea climaxed with asmile and a wave or salute.
We were never boarded. We were always treated withcourtesy and respect on the water and ashore (except for thetime the cops kicked me off the freeway when cycling fromSan Juan to Caguas—my bad).
We thoroughly enjoyed the country of Puerto Rico, andits people are completely wonderful. It is quite special toexperience a true Hispanic country and yet have the conven-iences of being “in America.“ Living in Puerto Rico for thisbrief time instilled in us a strong desire to return for anextended time and visit other Hispanic places in theCaribbean.
Kevin HughesS/V Windigo III
Kevin,That sounds good and is a note of encouragement. I always want-ed to visit Puerto Rico myself. I do trust Van Sant’s sources com-pletely, though. Most likely, it is a few bad police spoiling thebrew. His information wasn’t that old, and I could only cautionpeople to be cautious, since bad police wear the same uniform andcarry guns, just like good police.
Knowing you are a serious road cycler, did they kick you offthe freeway for going too fast?
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lar customer of The Blue Moon Bar, it cameas a 220-volt shock to me to find out recent-ly that Doobie stocked champagne. Sheapparently had been doing so for severalyears.
Truth be known, what Doobiestocks is technically not champagne,because it does not come from the cham-pagne district of France. Doobie stocks domestic sparklingwine, but if you ask for champagne at The Blue MoonBar—which is an assumption on my part because I havenever heard anyone ask for it in all the years that I havebeen stopping there to slake my thirst and hang out withthe blue-collar guys—you’ll get domestic bubbly. Not oneof the beer drinkers in The Blue Moon Bar has ever heardof Rhiems. You could safely bet your life on that.
This story started, however, with Shorty, one of the reg-ulars at The Blue Moon Bar. Besides being slightly on thedebit side of five feet, Shorty also stutters. When he is excit-ed, he stutters more vociferously than when he is placid,calm or very drunk. I remember one time, after being askedwhat he thought of an extraordinarily beautiful woman
who had wandered into the bar by somemischance, Shorty took about 15 sec-
onds to utter a one-word opinion.The one word was, “Great,” but bythe time Shorty finished saying thatone word it sounded like an auditionsoundtrack for a 20-second Sears DieHard battery commercial.
Shorty had been in The BlueMoon Bar, Doobie said later, quite regularly for
several days. He said nothing. He just sat at thebar, looking sad, drinking beer. As Bubba Whartz, some-times famous live-alone, live-aboard sailor who is given towearing a red baseball cap with a Peterbilt logo on it andchewing Red Man, and I were debating the efficacy ofArizona’s new immigration law—Bubba coming up with aphilosophy that seemed based on Jonathan Swift’s A ModestProposal, hot sauce optional—Tripwire, another Blue Moonregular, came in and plopped down on a barstool next toShorty.
“What’s up, Shorty?” I heard Tripwire say.“Bad stuff,” Shorty replied. “My upcoming marriage
went sou-sou—sou-sou-south.”“The marriage to Hortense?”“Yes,” Shorty replied. “She told me sh-sh-sh-she
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wouldn’t mah-mah-mah-mah-marry me if I wasthe luh-luh-last man on earth.”
“Wow!” Tripwire commiserated. “Whathappened?”
“It wuh-wuh-wuh-was really tragic,”said Shorty. “I knew this was the woo-woo-woo-woman for muh-muh-muh-me. Andnow she’s g-g-g-g-gone. Forever. Severalnih-nih-nih-nights ago, we were wah-wah-wah-wah-walking in the park andhol-hol-hol-holding hands and talking ofluh-luh-love and mar-mar-marriage. The moo-moo-moo-moon was out, and it was beautiful. It looked a Flor-Flor-Flor-Florida orange as it came up in the east. Hor-Hor-Hor-Hor-Hortense told me how muh-muh-muh-much she lovedme and how much she was loo-loo-loo-loo-looking forwardto sp-sp-sp-spending the rest of her life wuh-wuh-wuh-wuh-with me and having children, rai-rai-rai-rai-raising afam-fam-family.”
“Sounds normal to me,” Tripwire commented.“It was,” Shorty responded.“So what happened, Shorty?” asked Tripwire as
Doobie brought him a beer and went back to unpackingsome cardboard boxes she had just gotten in from a truck-ing company.
“We had wah-wah-wah-wah-walked and tau-tau-tau-talked for quite a while wuh-wuh-wuh-when we came tothis par-par-par-park ben-ben-ben-ben-bench and decidedto take a ruh-ruh-ruh-rest. The moo-moo-moo-moon wasrising, as I ha-ha-ha-ha-have already said. We were in luh-luh-luh-love. It was beauti-fuh-fuh-fuh-ful.
“While we were si-si-si-si-sitting there and planningout our li-li-li-lives this li-li-li-li-ttle doggie ca-ca-ca-ca-camealong and sat down in fron-fron-fron-fron-front of us andstarted scra-scra-scra-scra-scratching its buh-buh-buh-back.
So, I turned to Hor-Hor-Hor-Hortense and said,‘Ju-ju-ju-just think, hon-hon-hon-honey, in a fuh-fuh-fuh-fuh-fuh-few more duh-duh-duh-duhdays, yu-yu-yu-yu-you will be do-do-do-do-do-
doing tha-tha-tha-tha-tha-that t-t-t-t-to me.’’’Shorty’s voice grew very agitated at this
point. His widened eyes reminded me ofsmall saucers on his face and the tone of his
speech took on a harsh sound, like the keen-ing of an angry gull, but lower in pitch.
“ “Bu-bu-bu-bu-but by the t-t-t-t-t-time I g-g-g-g-got it out, the da-da-da-da-da-da—damn duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-dog was li-li-li-li-licking his ba-ba-ba-ba….”
It was precisely at this very second that Dobbie inad-vertently dropped several bottles of sparkling wine that shewas moving out of the boxes she was emptying and storingin one of the bar’s coolers.
Pow! Pa-pow! Pa-pa-pow! went the carbonated wine.Doobie said a curse word very loudly, and then she said fiveor six more with the staccato rapidity that reminded one ofwhat it must sound like on a Saturday night in Detroit,when many local people standing on street corners havebeen drinking a lot of Night Train wine, in pints.
Shorty never got to finish his story.It took Bubba 15 minutes of incessant talking to get
Tripwire out from under the pool table. However, he suc-ceeded. Since his service in one of this country’s overseaswars, Tripwire has been allergic to loud, sharp sounds.
And I now know for an irrefutable fact that Doobiedoes stock sparkling wine in the cooler at The Blue MoonBar. Someone must drink that stuff, I am sure. Doobie’s toosmart a businesswoman to have something in her bar thatshe cannot make a profit from. But I can say with a measureof pride that the faux champagne drinkers are not anyonethat I know well or talk with on a regular basis.
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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperaturesand Gulf Stream Currents – JuneWeather Web Sites:Carolinas & Georgia www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtmlFlorida East Coast www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Florida.shtmlFlorida West Coast & Keys http://comps.marine.usf.eduNorthern Gulf Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/coos/
WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direc-tion of the prevailing winds in the area and month. Thesehave been recorded over a long period of time. In general,the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds camefrom that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often thewinds came from that direction. When the arrow is too longto be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.
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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Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1)Public Boating Programs, June & JulyFor more information on upcoming educationprograms or to request a free vessel safetycheck, call (727) 469-8895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on Public
Education Programs. America’s Boating Course and othercourses regularly posted on the Web site. June 7-8: GPS andChart Reading: June 7-8. About Boating Safely: June 26-27,July 17-18.
America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, June 7Available to anyone 12 or older. Free. Materials cost $25 perfamily. Classes are held once a week (two hours eachMonday), for four weeks.Completion of this course willenable the student to skipper a boat with confidence. StartsMonday, 7 June, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 2502nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Pre-registra-tion is required. Register online at www.boating-stpete.org,or call (727) 498-4001. The course chairman will contact youfor confirmation.
About Boating Safely Program, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla,Hudson, FL, June 12 and 17About Boating Safely (ABS) is a one-day program coveringsubjects including boat-handling, weather, charts, navigationrules, trailering. Federal regulations, personal watercraft,hypothermia and more. Fullfills new Florida state law requir-ing anyone born after January 1, 1988 must have this pro-gram or an equivalent safe boating course in order to operatea boat of 10 hp or more. The program also fulfills the Floridarequirements for boat operator under 21 and allows 14-year-olds to operate PWCs. Many insurance companies also givediscounts for attending. In Hudson at 9135 Denton Ave., 9a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information or reservations, call JorjaCarmichael, (727) 842-2094 or Edna Schwabe, (727) 457-3788
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Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list of youth sailingprograms in the Southern coastal states, www.southwinds-magazine.com. The list was printed in the April 2006 issue.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING
Prospective US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course, Venice, FL, AugustUS SAILING is considering holding a Level 1 (small boat)instructor course in Venice in August, but must have at leastfour committed candidates before it will put it on the cal-endar. The Venice Yacht Club would host the course andthe time frame would be either the first two weekends(Aug. 7-8 and Aug. 14-15) or four straight days whichwould straddle the first weekend in August (Aug. 6-9),depending on people’s preferences. Capt. Jabbo Gordon,US SAILING-certified instructor and instructor trainer,would teach the 40-hour course.
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and an adultmember of US SAILING. Also, interested person must havea NASBLA-approved safe-boating certification before tak-ing the course. They also need CPR and First Aid certifica-tion but that can be accomplished after the course. For addi-tional information, call Jabbo at (941) 468-1719 or e-mail himat [email protected].
See the article on pages 22-23 about Jabbo’s Level 1course in April.
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Boating Safely on June 26 at the Headquarters Building atSpanish River Park in Boca Raton from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.($35/person for materials). This basic boating safety classteaches the information required for boaters under 22years old to obtain a Florida boating ID card. For informa-tion or registration, call (561) 391-3600 and leave your nameand phone number.
Sailing Classes, Melbourne, FL, March — JulyMelbourne Yacht Club 2010 Sailing Program. Weekendadult classes in the spring and youth weekend classes dur-ing the summer. For schedule and location go to www.mel-bourneyachtclub.com, click on Regattas and Racing, andthen “Learning to Sail” on the lower left index. Or [email protected].
Marine Flare Deployment and Fire Extinguishing, Coast Guard, Tierra Verde, July 10 The United States Coast Guard along with Tierra Verde FireDistrict will be having a FLARE IT UP & PUT IT OUT eventon Saturday July 10 at the Tampa Bay Watch at 3000 PinellasBayway, Tierra Verde, FL, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a freeevent. Participants will receive instructions on deploying amarine flare and practice extinguishing a fire with a fireextinguisher. For more information and to register, go towww.tieraverdefire.com.
Sail Trim & Rig Tuning Seminar, US Power Squadron, St. Petersburg, June 16A sail trim & rig tuning seminar will be presented by the St.Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron on Wednesday, 16June, 7-9 p.m. This seminar shows in clear and simple termshow to use and adjust sales for optimum performance undera wide range of conditions. The seminar comes with a water-proof USPS Captain’s Quick Guide written by North Sailsand Student Notes. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2ndAve SE, Demens Landing. Instruction Free, materials $20 perfamily. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required.www.boating-stpete.org, or call 727-525-0968.
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2010 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonBegins, June 1-November 30Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.south-windsmagazine.com for articles and links to weather Websites, hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more.
Sail America Conference on Sailing—Industry Challenges of the New EconomyOn June 14-16, Sail America will gather the sailing industryfor the 2010 Sailing Industry Conference and Regatta inAnnapolis, MD. The conference has been expresslydesigned to help members respond to the new economicrealities since the recession of 2008 through 2010. The con-ference theme is “Adjusting to the New Economy.”www.sailamerica.com.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Courses,Jacksonville, FL Safe Boating Saturdays. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is$25 including materials. Captains Club, 13363 BeachBlvd., Jacksonville. Meets Florida legal require-ments for boater education. Most insur-ance companies offer discounts to pro-gram graduates. Mike Christnacht.(904) 502-9154. Generally held oncemonthly on Saturdays: June 5, Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov. 13. Goto www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule and to register.
Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs. St. Petersburg, FLTuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies theFlorida boater safety education requirements. Eleven les-sons, every Tuesday. Boating Skills and SeamanshipPrograms, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg.Lessons include which boat for you, equipment, trailering,lines and knots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, intro-duction to navigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 823-3753. Don’t wait until next summer to have your childrenqualify for a state of Florida boater safety ID, possibly loweryour boater’s insurance premium or just hone your safeboating skills.
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOngoing adults sailing programs. Family Sailing. 2-6 peo-ple; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30’ keelboat. $50-$240.www.ncmm-friends.org, [email protected], (252) 728-7317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office(252) 728-1638
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the oil spill at www.boatus.com/oilspill. Suggestionsfrom the site for protecting your boat:
• If your marina or boat club puts oil containmentbooms in place, do not attempt to cross the booms
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• If there is oil in your marina, refrain fromrunning engines or other devices that have sea-
water intakes such as air conditioners or refriger-ators. To be safe, keep seacocks closed.
• Hauling out your boat will prevent damage, but as ofpress time it was not clear if these costs will be reimbursedby British Petroleum (BP).
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Interlux and Awlgrip Offer Tips for Protecting Painted Surfaces From OilInterlux and Awlgrip are both offering advice on protectingpainted surfaces that get contaminated with oil from theGulf oil spill. Interlux states that if antifouling paint getscontaminated with oil, it could prevent the release of thebiocide in the paint, which protects the paint from marineorganisms. The oil could also prevent other coats ofantifouling from adhering to the contaminated coat. On
Precision Boat Rendezvous,Rock Hall, MD, June 18-25Owners of Precision boats, manufactured in Palmetto,FL, will hold a weeklong rendezvous at the SailingEmporium in Rock Hall, MD, June 18-25. Includedwill be racing, cruising, barbecues, tour ofAnnapolis, and much more. For more informa-tion, go to www.sailboatrendezvous.com, oremail [email protected].
Tenth Annual Summer Sailstice,Planet Earth, June 19The Tenth Annual Summer Sailstice, a sailing celebration ofthe Summer Solstice, will be held June 19. There is no spe-cific location of the Summer Sailstice except that it occurson the planet Earth, in this solar system, where sailors canspend the day—or two days—sailing as a tribute to the sol-stice, which—astronomically—occurs on June 21.
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Florida Keys Posts Oil Spill Sectionon its Web SiteThe Florida Keys and Key West Tourism Council has addeda component to its Web site, www.fla-keys.com, to providetravelers up-to-date information regarding theTransOcean/BP oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
The site features official National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration oil slick trajectory maps aswell as questions and answers regarding the oil leaks andtheir proximity to the Florida Keys. The 72-hour forecastmaps are updated on a daily basis to plot and projectapproximate positions of the oil slick.
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 sailinggroups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL,AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about aclub’s history, facilities, major events and general infor-mation about the club. The clubs and associations mustbe well established and have been around for at least fiveyears. Contact editor@Southwinds magazine.com forinformation about article length, photo requirementsand other questions.
Cruising Boaters Could FindStates Taxing Boats if TheyStay too LongFrom BoatU.S.
Staying too long in one place can ruin a goodthing. At least that’s the case with boaters mak-ing lengthy journeys, who are finding themselvestargets of cash-hungry states looking to balance theirbudgets. In most states, a privately owned recreationalboat must be registered in the state where it is principallyused, and any taxes paid to that state. A problem ariseswhen the boat leaves this principal-use state and enters anew one, either for a long visit, extended cruise or lengthyrepairs.
BoatUS says boaters may be subject to various sales,use, excise, or property taxes when they remain in onelocation for a consecutive number of days, or over-staytheir visit for a certain number of aggregate days per year.This “grace period” is often 60 to 90 days but as little as 30days in two states (Colorado and New Hampshire). Also,if the principal state’s tax is not comparable to the tax inthe state the boat is visiting, the second state can levy thetax, making the boat owner liable for the difference.
In several recent cases, BoatUS reports tax authoritieswalking the docks, inspecting marina records and aggres-sively enforcing tax codes. “States are strapped for money,and they are increasingly looking at these visiting boats,”said BoatUS Vice President of Government AffairsMargaret Podlich. “We urge cruising boaters to be aware ofpotential tax liabilities when traveling, plan accordingly,and be ready with documentation in case disagreementsarise with tax authorities,” she added. Podlich recom-mends that boaters keep records, such as log entries, mari-na and fuel receipts or repair contracts. “These documentsare critical for boaters to keep, and are often the only wayto fight an unjust tax bill.“
To help boaters understand this issue, BoatUS offers anew online map highlighting state sales and property taxrates with links to state tax departments, as well as regis-tration information and “grace periods” at http://www.Boat US.com/gov/StatetaxRegistration.asp.
For more state-by-state details, go to www.BoatUS.com/gov/state_boat.asp. A May/June 2010BoatUS Magazine story on this issue is at http://www.BoatUSMagazine.com/boatus/20100506#pg30 .
New Management Team atIsla Mujeres Marina & Boatyard
Services, Isla Mujeres, MexicoA new management team recently took over at Puerto IslaMujeres (PIM) Resort and Yacht Club on Isla Mujeres inMexico. “Now the largest of marine service providerslocated in our area of the western Caribbean, we can passtremendous savings on to our customers by taking advan-tage of Mexico’s low labor rates and cost of living,” saysDockmaster Peter Verstoep. Located in Macax Lagoon,PIM is a hurricane-protected facility approximately fourmiles from Cancun, Mexico.
With deep water and ease of access to fishing, sailingand cruising grounds off the Yucatan Straits, PIM offersprivate marina-resort living, an American standards boat-yard repair and maintenance facility, and an English-speaking staff. “With our 150-ton Marine Travelift, we canhandle sailboats, catamarans and sport fishing boats andall large-beam yachts to 29-feet breadth,” adds RaymondPassavant, U.S. marketing manager. For more information,call him at (786) 972-9974, or go to www.puertoislamu-jeres.com.
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The primary reason most people take US SAILING’sLevel 1 (small boat) instructor course is to gain certifi-cation so they can be paid to teach other people how to
sail. Brian Firth of Sarasota probably said it best when heintroduced himself to 11 other members of the 40-hourcourse that was held at the Venice Yacht Club the last twoweekends of April. Besides completing a swim check andlearning how to conduct land drills (among several othertasks) on the first day, the dozen instructor candidates hadto explain why they were there.
“I plan to get a job this summer and hopefully in futuresummers,” Firth said. “I also hope to get a coaching jobwhen I go to college.
“This way I can keep a steady income and keep myselfafloat,” he added.
In spite of his unintended pun, Firth spoke for the major-ity of the group, which ranged in age from 16 to one manwho will turn 68 in August. One person who is not seekingsummer employment is Hugh Moore who is president of theEnglewood Sailing Association. He has a job, a big job.
“This certification should provide a foundation of cred-ibility in my relationship with the public as well as my col-leagues,” he said. “And it should help me become moreeffective in guiding ESA to become a more professional andeffective teaching organization.”
Two of the candidates—Samantha “Sami” Tornese ofVenice and Peter Eduardo of Sarasota—spoke of startingtheir own sailing schools some day, and Tornese talkedabout working with children who have disabilities.Eduardo also has an eye toward building up high schoolsailing in the area.
“I would like to see sailing more prevalent in highschools,” he said. “I believe that one day each high schoolwill have its own bona fide sailing team that competesregionally on a regular basis.”
Although most of the class members werehigh school sailors, not all local high schoolshave teams. Still two-thirds of the group wasstill in high school.
One of US SAILING’s requirements to takethe course is that a student must be at least16, but even then the national governingbody for sailing designates 16- and 17-year-olds as “assistant instructors.” However,Christi Frost, 16, of Nokomis, thinkssuccessful candidates should become certi-fied instructors.
“Once a 16-year-old passes the course,they are qualified to be an instructor,” shereasoned.
US SAILING’s minimum age to take thecourse used to be 18, but Southern yacht clubs and sailingassociations pushed for lowering the age limit. However,USSA officials maintain that a certified instructor should bean adult and licensed to drive. Insurance coverage is amajor concern.
Other pre-requisites for taking the course includesuccessful completion of a NASBLA approved safe boatingcourse and an individual membership, not a junior mem-bership, in US SAILING. And only one certification perfamily membership is allowed, another bone of contentionwith Frost.
While they are not required before the course, currentCPR and First Aid cards are mandatory before US SAILINGwill issue the coveted instructor’s card and silver whistle.
So, these 12 individuals met requirements and regis-tered online for the course. They read all the informationabout it on the US SAILING Web site, found under training,and received a “welcome aboard” letter from their instruc-tor-trainer, giving them the four-day schedule and listingtheir assignments.
Basically, it told them what they could expect. In somecases, it did, and in other cases, it did not. Some, likeTornese, were pleasantly surprised.
“I was not expecting it to be as much fun as it was,” shesaid. “I’m very content with the way it turned out.”
Jacob “Jake” Arme of Sarasota and Firth, essentiallyechoed Tornese’s comments. “I was expecting to sit in aclass most of the day,” Arme said. “I enjoyed going outsideand actually physically doing most of the exercises.”
“I expected it to be more of a long, boring class that allwe would do is sit inside a classroom and talk all day,” Firth said. “Instead, we actually got to go out and sail and havesome fun with the drills we had to do.”
US SAILING encourages its instructor trainers to makemany of the sessions a hands-on experience. The philoso-
Taking the US SAILING Level 1 Course“I was not expecting it to be as much fun as it was.”By Jabbo Gordon
Rigging up the boats in the Level 1 coursePhoto by Lynn Paul.
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phy of “you learn best by doing” applies not only for theinstructor candidates but for the prospective sailors theywill be teaching.
Although there were some lectures and three tests, eachcandidate had to give presentations as well as conduct landand water drills with their classmates. And they werescored on those practical factors.
Some sailors, like Firth, had specific goals—besidesbecoming certified—in mind. He was expecting to increasehis knowledge of teaching and improve his skills. “I alsowanted to get better at driving powerboats and keeping upwith the maintenance of them,” he said. “I wanted to learnwhat I would do if one of my students would get in trouble,like how to right a boat if it capsized and the mast was stuckin the mud.”
Wendy Reuss of Bradenton also was interested in learn-ing more about powerboats and improving her skillsbehind the wheel.
“I knew how important boating skills were in teachingchildren how to sail because it is the primary mode of trans-portation on the water,” she said. “Without it, you wouldnot be able to communicate what you want to teach.”
On the other hand, Moore had broader expectations.Although he had a good understanding of what to expect,he was planning on becoming a better sailor as a result oftaking this course, and more. “I expected to learn the theo-retical and practical methodologies of learning and how toapply them to most effectively teach youngsters and adultsthe art and science of sailing,” he said.
Did they learn anything? Did they ever.Hanna Waldhalm, whose son, Don, took the course in
2003, was pretty graphic about what she learned. “I learnedthat even the old salts who have grown up sailing also learnsomething new every time they go out on the water,” shesaid. “I learned that even old farts like me can sail a 420.
“I learned where the powerboat should be located forbetter instruction, and I learned that instructing new sailorsshould be about fun and safety. Skills will evolve andimprove each time the sailor is at the helm,” she concluded.
Some of the younger candidates like Tornese nowunderstand the risks that come along with being a sailinginstructor. “I understand the importance of safety on thewater and even on shore,” she said.
Reuss and Arme discovered the value of patience when
teaching, but Arme was a little vocal about it. “To tell youthe truth, it is not as easy as it looks,” he said about teach-ing youngsters. “You need to have patience to wait for thekids that are having trouble.”
Cara Patete of Osprey and Reuss not only learned touse different styles of teaching but found out there might bealternative methods of instructing prospective sailors. AndFrost gave a good example.
“When you are approaching kids that are having prob-lems tying knots, you can show them new ways to tie thesame knot,” she said.
“Exposure to so many different methods goes a longway to making more effective instructors, because if wecan’t accommodate different learning styles and get ourpoint across, then we are not doing our job,” Eduardo said.
So another course, one of about 100 around the country,has been completed and 12 more candidates have joinedapproximately 1,000 others (before the year is out) as newlycertified instructors or assistants.
Level 1 courses are popular in the spring becauseprospective instructors need to gain certification beforesummer learn-to-sail classes begin. But some sessions areheld at different times during the year around the nation.
For those interested in becoming an instructor, they cango to www.ussailing.org and look under education andtraining for a course that may be convenient in location andtime for you.
Instructor Jabbo Gordon. The group ranged in age from 16 toone man who will turn 68 in August. Photo by Lynn Paul.
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Although the contract to construct the mooring field inSarasota Bay was let over a year ago (April 23, 2009),
there is still not one ball to hook onto and no work has beenconducted or allowed since October 14 of last year. It tookthe city six months to determine that the 60-day projectcould not be completed as contracted and another sixmonths to determine why not.
On May 3, Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournierreleased his comprehensive and detailed report, and it wasmade public that evening at a regularly scheduled city com-missioner‘s meeting. The report was made through consul-tation with three outside, independent engineers. It spreadthe blame all around but primarily on Coastal EngineeringConsultants (CEC), the firm the city hired to engineer theproject in 2004. CEC’s original contract was for $155,868.After six amendments it ballooned to $323,941. How muchdid it cost to compile this latest 33-page report?
The report concluded that, “CEC did not conduct anadequate investigation of the bay substrate.” Michael Poff,CEC’s VP for Engineering, responded that, “The contract isboiler plate and says bidders must do the substrate investi-gation.” Mark Kincaid, CEC‘s project engineer, added, “To
do the proper testing would cost much more than the costof the installation.”
The report concluded that, “There is no way to deter-mine what type of anchor will work without first knowingthe holding power of the substrate soils. “Yet CEC solelyrecommended a helical type of anchor, and the city madethat a requirement in the contract. When the contractor,Millmac Corp., ran into trouble drilling in the helices, itspresident Mike Miller, wrote to the city’s project engineer,Rick Winters, “It is not an equipment or process issue. It isa geologic issue. The rock and clay in some locations isimpenetrable.” According to Stephen Wilbur, P.E., a struc-tural engineer with Stirling & Wilbur Engineering, “…thereis rock under the entire site. The helical is not designed foruse in rock.” Gary Schmidt, P.E., a geotechnical engineerwith Ardaman & Associates, Inc, agrees, “Rock covers theentire mooring field. You can’t advance helices into rock.
The report concluded that CEC vetted the contractorMillmac and recommended it be awarded the contract. In aletter of recommendation signed by Poff on Feb. 24, 2009, theletter stated, “…it is our opinion that their plant and equip-ment should have sufficient capacity to construct this project.
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“ However, on Oct. 8, 2009, well after Millmac was kicked offthe job, Poff wrote the City, “…that the plant, equipment andpersonnel used by Millmac cannot complete the contract.”
The report concluded the city must take a share of theblame. By requiring the use of helical screw anchors in its“Invitation to Bid,” the city entitled the responding contrac-tors to assume those anchors would work. They did not,and, according to Fournier, the contractor had little or noleeway in choosing another anchor system to finish the proj-ect. Also, a red flag should have gone up in the city’s pur-chasing division when it saw the wide disparity in the bids.The highest bid was almost three times as much, and theaverage bid was 43 percent higher than Millmac‘s low bid.
At the commission meeting, after an hour and a half oflistening to testimony and answers by City AttorneyFournier, the three unassociated engineers, finger pointingand answers by CEC and Millmac, Vice Mayor Atkinsrubbed his head and forlornly asked, “How did we get intosuch a mess? Wasn’t anyone checking what they wereresponsible for?”
Kristy Tignor, P.E. of The Tignor Group, P.A., seemed tohave an answer, and it was more blame for CEC. Accordingto Kristy, CEC’s project engineer was, according to contract,“Charged with approving the methodology, the installationand the material related to this system. During the con-struction, the project engineer was to make visits to the siteto observe the progress and quality of the work.” It is notpositively certain that Kristy was referring to the CEC orcity project engineer.
Why wasn’t this the responsibility of a city engineer?According to the city manager, Robert Bartolotta, the citydid not have a qualified oceanographic engineer—the posi-tion was done away with four years ago—and the city hadto rely on CEC for engineering expertise.
When asked for costs of continuing or ending the proj-ect, Bartolotta said that will take some time to determine.“There are liabilities on both sides.” The complete totalcosts to the city so far—including internal hours spent bythe city attorney and engineer—asked for by two commis-sioners and the public, have either not been determined orreleased to the public. Some figure the amount to be over
$1,000,000. The grants received amount to only $650,000.Either way, it’s all public money.
Where does this all go from here? Probably to the courtswhere the lawyers will drain more of the city’s moneybefore construction begins again. If it begins again, Fourniersaid he will have more recommendations “when we returnin a few weeks.“ He provided three options with three addi-tional recommendations to the commissioners, but none ofthem included stopping the prolonged and costly project.Vice Mayor Atkins asked, “Will this work or can we pay ourway out of it?”
Perhaps the best to come out of this FUBAR is a warn-ing to other cities that are contemplating installing a moor-ing field. They should expect:1. The anticipated consultation fees to at least double.2. The anticipated time for construction to at least double.3. If they have any rock or clay in their bay, the substrate
investigation to cost more than the construction.4. If they don’t have oceanic or geotechnical engineers on
their staff, beware.And perhaps they should be beware of what they
want. They just might get it and have to pay dearly for it.
Illinois Set to Pass a LawRequiring Mandatory Life Jacketsfor Solo BoatersAs of press time, it was still unknown if Illinois was going topass a law requiring life jackets be worn by solo occupants ofall ages 24/7 on all boats under 26 feet. The law would affect96 percent of the boats in the state. BoatUS, which supportsonly voluntary wearing of life jackets for adults, has been urg-ing Illinois citizens to let their legislators know how they feelabout this law. The bill had already passed the state Senateand was headed to the house for a full vote.
The law had two exceptions: One for those on a “sail-board” (windsurfer) and another for the “sole occupant” ofa boat who was intermittently fishing and moving his boatusing his engine. BoatUS believes the latter exception willlead to many enforcement challenges.
The anchorage in Sarasota where the mooring field is planned. Will the mooring field ever be built? What will the final cost be? Photo by Steve Morrell.
“I bet anything that if this law passes, there will be arun on the following items in Illinois: orange paint, T-shirts,fishing poles and fishing pole holders,” said Steve Morrell,editor of SOUTHWINDS magazine. “I advise everyone toinvest in these businesses, plus my new business, whichwill be named the Life Jacket T-Shirt Company.”
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NDZ Zones Established in North Carolina along with New Pump-Out Law RequiringBoaters to Carry a Pump-Out LogWaterway Guide (www.waterwayguide.com) reported inMay that North Carolina has passed a law requiring allboats which have a marine sanitation device to keep a log ofthe boat's pump-outs onboard. The log must list the dateand the location of the pump-out facility, and the ownermust keep the log on the boat for a period of one year. Thelaw goes into effect on July 1. Waterway Guide reportedthat it was unclear whether this was required of all boats,including transients passing through the state or visiting, orjust those registered in the state of North Carolina.
In April, North Carolina petitioned the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency to establish no-discharge zones(NDZs) along New Hanover County (Wilmington/
Wrightsville Beach/Cape Fear area) coastal waters, as well asseveral creeks and other unnamed associated tributaries andtidal creeks. To be safe, it is advised that boaters consider theentire county an NDZ. The EPA accepted the petition, afterdetermining that enough pump-out facilities were availablein the area to meet pump-out needs—a requirement to getEPA approval for an NDZ. The EPA ruling can be read athttp://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-3372.htm. AnNDZ means that you cannot dump either untreated or treat-ed sewage into these waters.
Steve Morrell, editor of SOUTHWINDS magazine, com-mented on these new rules on keeping a log: “I have severalquestions. Suppose you mainly just go daysailing and neveruse your toilet, either just holding it while you’re out, or youjust pee overboard or jump in the water and go, which mustbe legal since everyone at the beach does it. If this is your sit-uation and law enforcement inspects your log and sees that ithas no entries, would you be liable for prosecution for nopump-outs? Wouldn't it then be wise to log all the times youjumped in the water or peed overboard—or held it until yougot ashore? The new law says that you must keep a record ofyour pump-outs for one year. If you don't want to save therecords that are over a year old, then I suggest you write eachpump-out on a separate page in a notebook. After one year,tear that sheet out and use it as toilet paper. When the nextone‘s year is up, tear that sheet out. That way it won't be acomplete waste, so to speak. Make sure you use a notebookmade of biodegradable paper suitable for toilets.”
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With a shrug, punctuated by a smile, Tripp Fellabomoffers an outlook that fairly characterizes almostanyone in business these days: “I really want to be
optimistic,” he says. Given the sluggish state of the econo-my—and that of the marine industry in particular—hiswords could form a motto for the entire sailing industry.
Sitting in his tidy office just a minute’s walk from thedocks at the Charleston City Marina, Fellabom has a credibleperspective on this. Throughout almost four decades as a sail-maker and business owner, he has seen downturns in theeconomy come and go. But he’s not certain that it has everbeen as bad as the last 16 months.
Despite reports that the U.S. economy is now recovering,Fellabom doesn’t see sufficient evidence of a genuine turn-around in the local sailing scene. Don’t get me wrong, heexplains, “I think commerce in the local boating communityis somewhat on the rise, but you have to ask: Is it just the timeof year? We always see an improvement in the industry thistime of year. So, is this really a recovery? That’s hard to gauge.And I haven’t heard anyone make a bold pronouncement thatwe’re out of the woods.”
Fellabom isn’t alone in that outlook. Just across the har-bor, Stan Jones, who manages marina operations for the 459-slip Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, echoes those sen-timents: “Overall, I’m very optimistic. I have to be. There’snowhere to go but up. We’re at 60 percent occupancy rightnow, so there’s really no other way to go.”
Both Jones and Fellabom are members of the SouthCarolina Marine Association, a professional advocacy group
that works to promote the growth of recreational boatingthroughout the state. According to Suzi DuRant, the execu-tive director of that organization, a majority of SCMA’s mem-bers are wary yet optimistic at the same time regarding eco-nomic recovery.
“I’m seeing signs of recovery that I don’t think are attrib-utable to seasonality,” she offers. “Our transient season wasvery slow, but I see more boat owners having work done andupgrades made to their boats than I did this time last year.Work in the yards is picking up. I think new boat sales are stillslow, although our manufacturers tell me that their overseassales are strong. Of course, Charleston Race Week was thelargest it’s ever been, and the fishing tournaments are pickingup new sponsors. All in all, I’d say I’m cautiously optimisticthat a recovery is beginning, but I think we still have a longway to go.”
DuRant makes a point of having a comprehensive per-spective on the sailing business in South Carolina, which issomething she shares with Dwayne Schalles. As the SouthCarolina district manager for Port Supply, the wholesale armof West Marine, he regularly travels around the state, visitingstores. According to Schalles, company data indicates thatsales in South Carolina West Marine stores are up almost 8.5percent over the same time last year.
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lot of maintenance to bedone. We’re seeing that ingood business numbers.”
Since the fall of 2008,when the U.S. economybegan to contract, sailing-related business also shrankin most regions across theUnited States. But Schallesclaims that South Carolinaactually experienced growthin the pastime. “What I seein the marketplace are morecustomers than there werefive years ago. And thatappears to have drawn newbusiness players. For exam-ple, in Charleston there areseveral new riggers intown, and we now have sixfirms in the sails and rig-ging business, whereasthere were just two or threefive years ago.”
Though he allows that growth within South Carolinasailing businesses may be restricted to the Charleston area,Schalles says he’s seen signs of expansion in the sport else-where in the state, and these aren’t seasonal at all. He cites theburgeoning youth program at the Lake Murray Sailing Clubnear Columbia, which recently invested in a new fleet ofO’pen Bics to foster additional interest on the part of juniorsailors. He notes that the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club isexperiencing an average of 12 Laser competitors on the waterfor its Sunday series. On top of that, Charleston CommunitySailing just received a loan of six new O’pen Bics for its youthprograms, and the organizers within Charleston OffshoreRacing Association have re-energized their OffshoreChallenge Series, expanding it to seven events and promot-ing it with top-flight printed material.
What Schalles suggests is that enterprising members ofthe South Carolina sailing scene—both professionals andenthusiasts—have taken it upon themselves to turn the tideof a poor economy. Ned Goss, the proprietor of Ocean SailingAcademy in Mt. Pleasant agrees. In the past 15 months, Gosshas seen his sailing instruction business decline, but not by asmuch as he had projected. In order to address those losses,Goss has been inventive.
“We’ve really worked hard on grassroots marketing andincreased exposure,” explains Goss. “Part of that means stay-ing focused on our Internet presence and our Web site. Somuch of our potential market uses Facebook and Twitter, sowe’re there, too. But we’re also continually innovating, tryingnew things like hospitality sails and branching out into team-building programs.” Goss also diversified his business. Heput his staff to work in yacht management, maintenance andeven deliveries. “We’ve got 12 to 18 part- and full-timeemployees. If they’re not teaching, they’re busy doing theseother things.”
But the question remains: Is the current increase in busi-ness activity reflective of a genuine rebound in the economy,
or is it simply our pastime’scharacteristic spring uptick?For Goss, it’s a little of both.“Judging by our Web sitehits and phone traffic, Ithink we’re actually on anupswing,” he says. “Ourbusiness is ahead of wherewe expected to be, but notexactly where we want to be.Still, good things are hap-pening. We’ve just signed acontract with a company inthe UK to bring the RoyalYachting Association’s certi-fication program to the U.S.And our one-design racingprograms are popular. So,without a doubt, I’m opti-
mistic about the sailing business in general, and our businessin particular. But perhaps that’s just me. I’ve always been aglass-half-full guy.”
Sailing on the Ashley River inCharleston. The Charleston City
Marina is in the background.
BOATWORK
In my last article on this topic, I dis-cussed the science behind the develop-
ment of high-aspect rudders and theircontributions to handling and lift to thesailboat‘s overall performance. This arti-cle will focus on a “do-it yourself” modi-fication to an existing rudder that willimprove its attributes. The rudder that isbeing modified came off a 19-foot Com-Pac sloop-rigged day sailer.
Since this is not a production run ofrudders, you will not need to make aform. Essentially, you will be addingmaterial, in this case foam, onto theexisting rudder and building up thematerial to achieve the desired foil shapeand then encapsulating it with fiberglasscloth and resin.
Start out by sanding the rudder inorder to achieve a good bond between therudder and the foam that you will apply.I found it easier to work on the rudderonce the hardware and tiller wereremoved. This will be a messy job, so I
highly recommend placing the rudderin a well-ventilated work area, andusing your personal protective equip-ment; respirator, eye protection, protec-tive gloves, etc. You will need to workone side of the rudder at a time, beingmindful that you need to strive to keepeach side of the rudder as symmetricalto the other as possible.
I opted to go with a spray foam prod-uct that can be found in most hardwarestores. It’s lightweight, dries quickly andhas a rigid texture to it, which bodes wellfor shaping and sanding. You may needto perform several applications in orderto fill in any voids that form when thefoam is expanding. Do not concern your-self with the cosmetic appearance of therudder at this point. All you are doing isbuilding the foam foundation withenough material in order to work thenext steps.
Once the foam has dried and voids arefilled, you can now start the process of
Rudder Design and Fabrication, Part II of II
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shaping the foil. You shoulduse a marker and make somegrid lines along the lengthand cross width to serve asguides for keeping your worksymmetrical. You can also usetoothpicks cut at pre-deter-mined lengths and push theminto the foam at the samelocations on each side of therudder. These will serve asdepth guides when you startremoving material. Once thegrid lines and depth guidesare in place, take a fine tooth,flexible handsaw and start cutting off the excess foam. Asyou work the saw, be careful not to gouge or pull away anyof the foam. If you do, you can apply new foam to thoseareas, but it will delay your progress. As you remove thematerial along the length of the rudder, it is best to makeyour cuts along the entire length, angling the saw to keepyour surface as straight as possible. Once you haveremoved enough material to see your depth guides andthe surface grid in a roughly symmetrical shape, you nowneed to take a carpenter’s rasp and start filing the edges ofthe saw cuts to create the foil shape. With a little work, youwill start to see the basic foil shape start to take form. Once
satisfied, that you have achieveda symmetrical shape on bothsides, use a DA (dual-action)sander and 80 grit paper tosmooth the foam surface inpreparation for the resin/fillerapplication. Mix some light-weight filler into the polyresinand coat the entire foam surfaceand let it cure. You have nowencapsulated the foam, protect-ing it from water, and haveadded an additional surface thatcan be fared to more exactingstandards and strengthened by
additional applications of resin and cloth.Once that process was done, I opted to wrap the entire
rudder in lightweight glass cloth to improve durability.Clamp the rudder horizontal with the leading edge facingup. Coat the surface with resin, and take a large piece ofcloth and drape it over the rudder. Apply additional resinby brush until the cloth is saturated and roll out any bub-bles, working the cloth from the top downward to the floor.Let this cure and then trim and smooth the edges. Clampthe rudder with the trailing edge upward and apply a nar-row strip of cloth to lend strength to that section.
At this point, you are on the home stretch. Using the DA
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sander, sand the resin smooth using 120-180 grit paper. Anysmall blemishes can be filled with fast-curing marine fillerand then sanded with 220 grit. You have two finish options.Coat the rudder foil with anti-fouling paint, or prime andpaint with a quality two-part marine paint for a high glossfinish. Once you reinstall the hardware and mount it to yourtransom, go for a sail and see just how much more sensitiveyour tiller feels in different wind conditions. You should seea noticeable improvement. Good luck and enjoy your timeon the water.
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The 1930s were tough years for everyone. But, sailorsstill needed their boats. At an America’s Cup fund-raiser in Auburn, NY, boatbuilders John and George
Barnes met naval architects Rod and Olin Stephens and dis-cussed the idea of a boat that was smaller than the Star andlarger and more comfortable than its baby cousin, theComet. It was to be 19-feet long, hard-chined for ease ofbuild, big enough for a family, and provide the high per-formance required of a one-design class racer.
Olin Stephens II drew up the plans in late 1935. For thenext two years, the builders and designer hashed out thedesign, and hull #1 was launched in October 1938. Thatwinter the boat was shown at the NYC Boat Show, andthere were numerous orders taken. Hull #1, now restored,is housed at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut.Ironically, that first hull did not have the characteristicskeg in front of the rudder that all later boats had. Decadeslater, Stephens was quoted as saying if he had to do it over,taking the skeg off is the one thing that he would havechanged.
The next year at that same boat show, the class organi-zation was launched, and soon thereafter Olin Stephensdonated the rights to the design to the class.
The Lightning steadily gained popularity in the post-war years. By the late 1950s, the class was the largest one-design class over 16 feet in length, with over 8000 boats reg-istered worldwide. With the advent of fiberglass construc-tion, growth of the class persisted. Today there are nearly16,000 boats built.
The Lightning is one of those classes that has managedto upgrade the boat and rig in a controlled fashion so as tokeep up with the times, yet not make older boats obsolete.The obvious addition of lower maintenance fiberglass hulls,aluminum spars and optional stainless steel centerboardhelped the popularity.
Sailmakers quickly “adopted” the boat as one thatwould show their skill and prowess. To this day there areseveral sailmaking firms vying for attention in the class. Inthe 1980s, I would take one sailmaker out on the St.Petersburg Yacht Club Whaler in the morning before theMidwinters and a rival in the afternoon, switching eachyear. When Greg would have me go over to Ched’s groupthat was practicing, all of those boats would sit and luff.Same when Ched motored over to Greg’s group.
One year, a sailmaker had a new spinnaker that lookedlike an elephant’s butt with a crease down the middle. Hisrival scoffed. Until it was found that it worked to de-powerthe sail in a blow. Hence progress is made. In the 1980s, theproponents of the class noticed that the new spinnakerswere all white. Gone was the eye appeal to onlookers ofmulti-colored ’chutes on a horizon. A concerted effort wasmade to get the color back in, pressuring cloth manufactur-ers to keep the quality up in the colored material. Back camethe more interesting colored sails.
What is it like to sail a Lightning? At 700 pounds in thehull, it sails more like a small keelboat than a lightweightdinghy. Three people race the boat with a rather tall main-sail, medium-sized jib and ample roundish symmetricalspinnaker. Like all one-design racers, the boat rewardsteamwork and attention to sailing detail.
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The LightningBy Dave Ellis
At 700 pounds in the hull, the Lightning sails more like a smallkeelboat than a lightweight dinghy. Photo by Bill Clausen.
After a long race, such as the Midwinters on Tampa Bayeach March, the fleet does not spread out as far, first to last,as some classes. The skill level remains strong in this fleet.
In light air, some sailors will heel the boat to leewardmore than others, some will point higher, yet it is the sailorwho finds the wind and the shifts that comes out ahead. Theboat is forgiving until the very top of the fleet is reached.
And that top is lofty indeed with many famous namesin sailing residing there. Former Sailor of the Year JeffLinton has won the Worlds. One of his crew is his wife Amy.Few small boats can boast of family crew at the top, yet theLightning has long had that distinction.
Will they capsize? Oh, yeah. Any small sailboat that isout in difficult weather and sea-state conditions can capsize.On big Tampa Bay occasionally there is a windy day or twoat the Midwinters where the rescue guy, me, is very busy.Usually it is a matter of just “standing by“ in the rescueWhaler powerboat while the crew on the Lightning sortsout the spinnaker, loosens the vang and sheets and standson the centerboard to right the boat. Modern boats come updry enough to sail away. Occasionally a boat will go upsidedown. This takes a bit longer for a crew to recover, but it canbe done by a motivated crew.
The Lightning’s reason for beingwas one-design racing. It has certainlylived up to that billing. The SouthernCircuit, traveling from Savannah, GA,to Miami to St. Petersburg each yearhas an impressive following with 57boats at St. Pete. Among them were 19“Masters”—skippers of vintage whovied overall and for their own divisiontrophies. Every decade, a major event isheld in upstate New York where theclass got its start. The Lightning is oneof the classes chosen for the Pan AmGames. There are strong fleets in sever-al places around the world.
A fine feature of the class organiza-tion is the excellent Web site (www.lightningclass.org/) that has informa-tion on new and used boats, fleets, howto sail the boat fast and class contacts.The executive secretary, Jan Davis,answers inquiries quickly and withuseful information.
So next time a Lightning sails by,take a good look at this classic sailingcraft. It is one of the few that is growingin popularity. After over 70 years, thatis quite a record.
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Today there are nearly 16,000 Lightnings built. Photo by Art Petroselomo.
The Lightning is one of those classes that has managed to upgradethe boat and rig in a controlled fashion so as to keep up with thetimes, yet not make older boats obsolete. Photo Courtesy of theLightning class organization. www.lightningclass.org.
Three people race the boat with a rather tall mainsail, medium sized jib and ample roundishsymmetrical spinnaker. Photo by Art Petroselomo.
It isn’t just the price that’s right.Spending a night or two outsidethe sequestered enclave of a
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In fact, that’s what some of theWhite City, FL, locals call their neckof the woods. The town’s free docksare located at the foot of the 65-footfixed bridge on the Gulf Coast ICW,providing a pleasant rest stop inFlorida’s Panhandle between Port
St. Joe and Apalachicola. It’s six miles from shallow, oftenwind-whipped little Lake Wimico, and about 1.5 miles pastthe Gulf County Canal cut-off leading to Port St. Joe. This isthe demarcation line between Central and Eastern timezones (White City is on EST).
The park hosts a busy boat launch with picnic areas,grills, pavilions and regularly cleaned restrooms with flushtoilets. It has been thoughtfully designed with family func-tions in mind, from the playground to the white sand volley-ball court. In addition to the main dock basin, which has roomfor several recreational vessels of practically any size, there isa floating face dock directly on the canal. Regional Search &Rescue headquarters are also located on the premises.
Following a comfortable night’s anchorage just off theICW channel in the tannin waters of Wetappo Creek, wewere intending to motor right on by White City when threesailors hailed us from the fishing pier and encouraged us totie up at the aforementioned face dock. There we foundample depth for Chip Ahoy’s five-foot draft. It was earlyafternoon, and we’d planned on pushing through to one ofour favorite anchorages—the famous Saul Creek hurricanehole—before dark. When opportunity knocks, however, thewise cruiser answers the call!
Guidebooks list the docks, which are about 22 ICWmiles from Apalachicola, as “rustic, without amenities.” Butsomething wonderful has developed here. Municipal fund-ing combined with a bequest in honor of Robert Brian“Blue” McLeod (April 5, 1975-Oct. 9, 2007) has greatlyenhanced and expanded the facility. With a long cord and alittle ingenuity it’s possible to plug in at one of the numer-ous electrical outlets. Potable drinking water is also readily
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There’s room for several boats insidethe White City dockage basin. Therewere three other sailboats tied up dur-ing Chiip Ahoy‘s stay.
available. The recreation area proved to be a more than ade-quate refuge to wait out inclement weather in earlyDecember for all manner of boaters, including a kayakerdriven off St. Joseph Bay by high winds, driving rain andsteep waves. Strictly for pleasure craft, ferry and commer-cial fishing boats are prohibited from docking here.
“Welcome to Mayberry” is a catchphrase heard oftenfrom friendly locals ‘round these parts. It’s a short walkdown the road east of the bridge to Hammond CountryStore, a dead ringer for Goober’s Filling Station, completewith friendly locals sitting on benches outside the establish-ment eating ice cream and passing the time of day solvingthe problems of the world. The store isn’t packed with mer-chandise, but is cleverly stocked with all the essentials fromtoilet paper and dish soap to four kinds of beer, a smallcache of potatoes and onions, bread and other basics. Formore extensive provisioning, cruisers may cab it to Port St.Joe. During our stay, a cheerful taxi driver pulled into thepark every morning to see if anyone required his services.
We were deeply touched with gratitude to find abun-dant free rides in White City. As Scott strummed and sang asunset concert in the cockpit our first night at the dock,Duane Harrison, who lives a stone’s throw away from thepark, inquired about the “Houghton, Michigan” port signon Chip Ahoy’s stern. Retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, hehad served with our home region’s Station Portage on LakeSuperior in the 1970s. After sharing his fond memories ofthe Copper Country, Duane returned a couple of days laterto take us on a tour of Port St. Joe and a provisioning excur-sion to the Piggly Wiggly. (Imbibers take note: Liquor orbeer isn’t available for purchase there).
Another outstanding town host hailed us from dock-side shortly after dark that first night, introducing himselfas “Ron Farmer, the self-proclaimed unofficial Lats & Attsgreeter.” Ron had been conversing with Scott on the L&Abulletin board. It was cool to meet in person. The next morn-ing Ron gave Scott a ride to the St. Joe Rent-all & GardenSupply to refill the propane tanks, a gesture greatly appre-ciated given temperatures dipping to near-frost levels atnight. Chip Ahoy has both propane and electric heaters,which often come in handy, even in Florida. We havebecome accustomed to topping off the tanks whenever a fill-ing station is available. Propane stops can be few and farbetween and are not commonly located within walking dis-tance of marinas or anchorages. Scott had been planning ona two-mile slog, hand-carrying the tanks to the Amerigasoffice in Apalachicola, FL.
Ron brought over his guitar the next night for musicand general merriment. And when Chip Ahoy continued onto Scipio Creek Marina in Apalach he drove over with agiant rolling cooler of fresh East Bay oysters (from up abovePanama City) packed in shaved ice. We had anchored inEast Bay along the way, spotting the stakes that marked theoyster beds and assiduously avoiding them. Ron says thatboaters who anchor on or otherwise pilfer oyster beds arerisking an unpleasant encounter possibly involving buck-shot. On a more pleasant note, he commenced to show ushow to shuck an oyster and consume it in proper local fash-ion: with saltine crackers, hot sauce and beer. “That’s all youneed,” he instructed, providing Scott with his own shuckingknife and gloves. Scott proved to be the more able student,although I now also consider myself a competent shucker.
There must have been 30 pounds of oysters, more than wecould open—or eat—in one night.
Throughout Chip Ahoy’s stay in White City we weremindful of normal cruising courtesies including disposingof trash properly, keeping quiet hours after dark and notoverstaying our welcome. Ron says length-of-stay ruleswere “pretty lax” as of 2009, but one might expect that tochange if boaters abuse the privilege. These docks are astop, not a destination. To remain for an extended period oftime would be disrespectful. There may come a time when
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Through a combination of a generous bequest and municipalfunding this small Panhandle community maintains a friendlymulti-use recreational facility where visitors are made to feel welcome.
some freeloader pushes the limit. We hope that never hap-pens. As Ron notes, “A few days is okay, but not a month.”
Many free docks do have an enforced time limit, as isthe case with the free dock we encountered in Fort WaltonBeach, FL, earlier in our travels along the Panhandle.Leafing through our Skipper Bob Cruising the Gulf Coastguidebook as we headed from Pensacola through SantaRosa Sound toward Destin, we spotted the listing for a cour-tesy dock at mile 222. The city of Fort Walton Beach wel-comes boaters for a 24-hour stay at Fort Walton Landing, a
six-acre city park near the Brooks Bridge. Even those notplanning to stop for the night may take advantage of thefree pump-out and water spigot located on the face dockjust off the ICW waterway. Depths on the outside dock areabout six feet. There are no electric hook-ups.
If you do pull in for a visit, please take the time to fillout one of the provided survey cards so the city has an accu-rate overview of the benefits of this excellent service to theboating public.
While the sturdy wooden T-dock has room for about 10boats, the inside slips closest to shore are too shallow foranything but smaller shoal-draft vessels. The trawlerPatsyRay, traveling in company with motor vessel I LoveLucy, responded to our radio hail for local info and oblig-ingly guided Chip Ahoy in after checking depth at the firstslips inside the “T.” To avoid shoal areas, we honored thelast of the ICW markers leading up to the bridge beforerounding for the approach to the docks. There are also a fewlocal boats anchored just off the docks with room for per-haps one or two 30- to 40-foot vessels to drop a hook shouldthe docks be full. There’s no dockmaster on duty here andthus no way to check for availability. If there isn’t room,options include nearby Fort Walton Beach marinas, retrac-ing the path back to the anchorages of Santa Rosa Sound(the closest being the Mary Esther anchorage) or continuingon to the anchorages and marinas available at Destin andthe bayous off Choctawhatchee Bay.
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Officers frequently patrol the park. During our stay justbefore Thanksgiving it was beautifully decorated forChristmas with lots of family activities going on. At othertimes, when the park is more deserted, rumor has it that thecriminal element has been known to lurk about. Boatersshould take precautionary measures including runninglines around cleats and looped back to their vessels and notroaming around after dark when you might be mistaken for
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On the ICW “highway” between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola,sailors and trawlers alike will find plenty of room for a lunch stopor a few nights stay at the Apalachicola wood dock.
an unsavory character or be accosted by one. Amenitiesinclude a fishing pier, boardwalk, gazebo, playground, rest-rooms, picnic tables, trash disposal and performance stagewith many restaurants nearby as well as the shops of theMiracle Strip.
During our stay, Scott played for the impromptu HappyHour party at dockside. Later that evening, our friend JoePlesha of Houghton, who recently transferred to FortWalton Beach for his job with Northwest Airlines, stoppedby to deliver mail we had forwarded to him via the excellentSt. Brendan’s Isle mailing service.
Free docks seem to be a dying breed. “Don’t let thesecret out” is an oft-heard mantra, especially when it comesto docks with limited space. During holidays and high sea-son some communities may be happier to have dockageavailable for shoppers and diners at local businesses or forthe locals to enjoy their community activities. The best timeto score a free dock is during the week, off-season.
Some once-popular “free” docks along the ICW or therivers of America’s Great Circle Loop are now chargingdockage fees, have been converted to marinas or have gonethe dockominium route. Barefoot Landing, a once highlypopular shopping stop near the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand,comes to mind. For many years, cruisers enjoyed a limitedfree stay on the floating docks adjacent to a huge outletshopping mall featuring hundreds of shops and restaurantsand cheap and easy bus service to other provisioners. Thereis now a fee, but no additional services, for boaters wishingto use the dock.
Some restaurant docks that historically have provided atie-up for the night at no charge to customers who ate a mealthere have also decided to discontinue courtesy dockage. Aprime example is Bobby’s Fish Camp in the desolate stretchbetween Demopolis and Mobile, AL, on the Tenn-Tomwaterway. On our last visit, the restaurant jacked up thedinner fee because the restaurant is normally not open onWednesdays, plus charged us a buck a foot, resulting in an$80-plus bill for two catfish dinners and a night’s stay.Lesson learned: It never hurts to ask what the policy isbefore you get stuck with higher-than-expected charges.
It’s for certain we will be keeping Fort Walton Beachand White City on our travel itinerary in years to come, andnot just because the price is right. These communities knowhow to put out the red carpet for the boating public.
Lake Superior sailors since the early 1990s, Cyndi Perkins and herhusband Scott have completed two 6,000-mile circumnavigationsof America’s Great Circle Loop as well as explorations of theirhome waters and other cruising destinations on the Great Lakes.They are currently headed south in their 1977 DownEast sailboatwith no particular plans other than to “go where the buttermelts,” a challenging quest given the cold weather that plaguedthe South in 2010. Questions and comments may be directed toCyndi at [email protected].
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Chip Ahoy finds safe and pleasant shelter for the afternoon andevening at Fort Walton Beach Landing.
Fort Walton Beach Landing’s courtesy dock is sturdy and well-maintained and the free holding tank pump-out facility is handyfor passing boaters as well as those spending the alloted 24 hours.
During my 35-plus years of cruising sailing, startingwith a Coronado 23, covering the Tampa Bay-
Sarasota area and reading cruising and sailing mag-azines and books, I gradually became enthralledwith expanding my horizons and traveling fartherand longer. After 10 months with the 23-footer, Ihad upgraded to a 27-foot Coronado, and inthree years, covered the Florida west coast andKeys. The third year I made it to GrandBahama, spending over a week cruising thesouth and west coast. Now I was really excit-ed about cruising, and the dreams went on.
I returned to Florida and immediatelydeveloped a list of optimal requirementsfor the next move up. I enjoy the ability tobe able to travel with a crew of two cou-ples, one sleeping on a dinette bunkand the other on the V-berth. But twocouples in this situation for anyextended time without some privacycan experience anxiety and loss ofenthusiasm for cruising. I also didn’twant a slow boat, but did want good off-shore solid construction.
The Coronado line of boats were BillTripp-designed Columbia race boats thatwere extended one foot and re-deckedfor increased cruising room and comfort.They were also designed in California forthe Pacific Ocean and more solid thanmany of the boats available in the GulfCoast area. I eventually became sold onthe Coronado 35 (Columbia 34 raceboat). It had fore and aft cabins offeringprivacy, flat unencumbered deck, shoaldraft, roomy salon/galley area, and wasfast.
The next twelve years were spenthappily cruising Florida and most of theBahamas. The wanderlust challengestruck again, and I began looking toward
taking a year off and cruising the Caribbean to SouthAmerica and back, and maybe farther. Time to re-evaluate the boat needed to make the trip in com-fort, with a center cockpit, enough storage, sail/rig-ging configurations for weather, moderate draft,and speed.
Research on center-cockpit, top-of-the-linebluewater cruisers at that time only revealed twoto three options. I finally was able to find andsee them and was immediately taken by theTayana 42. It was made in Taiwan, and theinterior had the most beautiful and superbwood craftsmanship I had seen (example:the galley and vanity drawers were realwood and not glued, stapled, nailed, ortongue-and-groove, but dove-tailed). Itwas not a shiny white plastic cubical
interior. The center cockpit was far-ther aft than most, making the aft
cabin smaller but still plenty of room.Since it is primarily for sleeping only, I
would rather have the increase of roomin the salon where people socialize. Themost important thing was I would be ableto redesign the interior (within structuralconstraints) before construction to myspecifications based on many miles of pastexperience. The architect and I went out ofour way to create maximal storage of everynook and cranny. The boat was deliveredand commissioned Jennifer II in the fall of1984 and has been everything, as describedbelow, I wanted.
Salon. On the starboard side was the usualsettee bunk with underneath fuel tank.This was replaced with a fold-downdinette with two comfortable swivel seats.This is much more convenient for eating,charting, and reading, etc., than a settee.The fuel tank was moved to the forward
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TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS
LOA 41’ 9”DWL 33’ 0”Beam 12’ 6”Draft 5’ 10”Displacement 29,147 lbsBallast - cast Iron 10,600 lbsSail Area 942 sq. ft.Fuel 120 gallonsWater 140 gallonsMasthead above waterline 60’
On the starboard side was the usual settee bunk with underneathfuel tank. We had the interior redesigned and replaced the bunk with
a fold-down dinette with two comfortable swivel seats. This is muchmore convenient for eating, charting, and reading, etc., than a settee.
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cabin, replacing the small van-ity drawers and bottom por-tion of the hanging locker.Four deck prisms wereinstalled through the deck toenhance daytime lighting overthe dinette, chart table, galleyand aft head.
Starboard galley and portcabin. Walk-throughs to theaft cabin are on both sides ofthe engine cockpit area, elon-gating the galley while retain-ing reasonable head area. Mywife, who loves cooking,designed the galley with maximal storage and accessiblefunctionality, as well as refrigeration and 3-burner stove withoven-broiler. There are also manual under-sink foot pumpsfor fresh and seawater to save water and electricity. The portcabin with optional seven-foot bunk is for storage and a toolroom. All sides of the engine room have large opening hatch-es for increased access. Above engine storage is availablefrom the port cabin.
Aft cabin. The usual in-line aft double bunk was madeathwartships. There is no good rest for crew off watch inseas, with the boat heeled on varying tacks, when they arerolling side to side on top of each other while having tohang onto something. It is easier to lie with one’s head onthe high side and feet against a bulkhead. There are hang-ing lockers/drawers on each side and a vanity shelf andmirror over the engine access.
Fore cabin. There is excellent storage, and fore-and-aftdoors to the foreward head for privacy. Both fore and aftheads have hot/cold showers, separate sump pumps andextensive storage.
Deck layout. Electrical outlet layout was changed to two 30-amp outlets in the foreward anchor locker where power
cords can be stored alongsidethe under-deck windlass. Justaft of the aft lazerette is asmall locker, which has a 30-amp outlet. The fore or aftoutlet selection is made onthe instrument panel in thenavigation area. This allowsfor varied docking hookupswith shorted cables (storageconcern), and no power cordson deck to stumble over.There are also water hookupsin both areas, anchor lockerarea for saltwater anchorwash and aft for a freshwater
shower. The anchor locker contains the windlass, which isneeded for the heavy CQR/100-foot chain/300-foot nylonrode. The cutter rig is ideal for multiple sail configurations.Jib roller furling is on both double head sail rigs for down-wind sailing.
Engine. A new 70-hp Yanmar diesel was installed two yearsago and has about 70 hours. It is able to run an easy 6-7knots and works great in head seas.
Unfortunately, due to business and family developments,my year off never came to fruition. Cruising has been limit-ed to the Florida west coast on weekends and vacations butgreatly and comfortably enjoyed. Of interest has been thenumber of times when the weather has been up and every-one is utilizing the ICW, while I was enjoying a lovely sailon the outside. My concern over structural stability, reliabil-ity, performance—and most of all enjoyable comfort—might seem too great. However, too many times in life, Ihave experienced unfulfilled satisfaction in life’s dreamedof ventures by not going the extra mile. Going the extra milein labor and cost is a small percentage of the total comparedto the level of satisfaction attained. I highly recommend theTayana 42 CC to anyone who has dreams and is desirous ofmaximal achievement with the least stress.
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The main salon settee on the port side. The galley also acts as passage to the aft cabin.
The Tayana 42 at dock, starboard side.
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Every offshore sailor’s galley shouldbe stocked with a selection of dried
beans. Dried beans contain more ener-gy and nutritional value than justabout any other food. They containhigh percentages of protein, iron andfiber, with little or no cholesterol. Theyalso provide as much calcium as milkand significant amounts of other min-erals such as potassium, zinc, andmagnesium. Also, have you noticedhow Third World native cultures havecreated countless dried bean mealsthat include chili peppers, tomatoesand green vegetables? They havelearned through thousands of years ofpractical survival that those particularingredients help the body to absorbthe iron that’s in beans.
To these virtues, add the fact thatdried beans are inexpensive, have along storage life if kept dry, and offeran almost inexhaustible variety ofdishes from soups and salads, to sal-sas, stews and party dips. Americansailors tend to buy a lot of cannedgoods for their galleys with littleregard for either nutrition or cost, orthe fact that canned goods are heavy,and the cans rust and rattle away thewhole time they are aboard.
I believe many sailors avoid dried
beans because they believe that beanshave to be soaked for hours, or at leastovernight, before being cooked. That’snot true. Some legumes, like lentils andblack-eyed peas, require no soaking atall. For those in a hurry, most beans canbe prepared for a recipe by boiling for 5minutes, then taken off the heat andallowed to soak for an hour or two. Thebeans are then drained and the waterin this initial boiling is always discard-ed. But without question, the best wayto cook dried beans fast and retain theirnutritional value is to use a pressurecooker. Most dried beans cook todoneness in 12-25 minutes dependingupon the type of bean, its age (olderbeans take longer to cook), size ofpressure cooker, and amount ofwater/beans in the cooker. I give ahandy guide for the more commonbeans in my cookbook, GourmetUnderway – A Sailor’s Cookbook.
Here are three introductory beanrecipes that I guarantee will be easyto prepare and will please everyone’spalate. In the Four Bean SaladSupreme recipe, I’ve even concededthat you may have not yet learnedthe value of having a pressure cook-er in your galley and are still usingcommercially canned beans.
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Rice, beans and pasta
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SENATE BEAN SOUPEvery sailor-chef can brew up this superb bean soup with com-plete confidence. It is a frugal meal and simple to prepare, andsince it has been served daily for over 100 years by the restaurantin the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., you may beassured that it will be tasty. Elected members to what is said to bethe most exclusive club in the world would not have it any otherway. This recipe can easily be cut exactly in half to serve up to fourdiners. I like to add a diced jalapeno pepper to give this soup a lit-tle “kick,” but I’m not sure the senators would vote for thechange. Cast your own ballot!
Ingredients:1 lb. (2 cups) dried navy beans (soaked for 6 hours,
or pressure-cooked for 15 minutes), drained8 cups (2 quarts) cold water1 ham hock1 cup diced onion1 cup diced celery, including leaves1 cup potato, diced small2 teaspoons garlic, chopped¼ teaspoon ground clove¼ cup Italian parsley leaves (about ½ bunch), choppedSalt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
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Preparation:(1) Either pressure-cook the beans for 15 minutes, or soak themfor 6 hours, then drain. In a stockpot (I use my 3.5 quart cast-iron Dutch oven), place beans in the water with the ham hock,and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1½hours, or until beans are tender.(2) Remove the ham hock from the pot, allow it to cool, thencut away any meat and reserve. Throw the bone away. Now,add the meat to the pot along with the onion, celery, potato,garlic and clove. Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce theheat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potato andcelery are soft.(3) Remove the soup from the heat. Using a potato masher,mash the mixture until it becomes creamy, leaving some beanswhole for texture. Season to taste with salt and freshly groundblack pepper, then finish by stirring in the parsley. Serve hotwith a crusty artisan bread and butter.
CURRIED LENTILS & SPINACHIn addition to their high nutritional value, ridiculously low cost,and plentiful fiber, lentils don’t have to be soaked before theiruse in a recipe. Like all legumes (beans), their relatively blandtaste needs to be perked up with spices, herbs, or veggies andmaybe an inclusion of meat, or at least some fat in the dish.This lentils-and-spinach dish makes a great accompaniment toa poultry, beef, or seafood entrée, and it arrives on the galleytable in little more than 30 minutes of combined preparationand cooking time. This recipe serves 6 and can easily beexpanded should unexpected guests arrive.
Ingredients:1½ cups green or red sweet (bell) pepper½ cup onion, chopped coarsely2 cloves fresh garlic, minced½ teaspoon curry powder (try a spicy Madras-type!)1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)1 can (14-oz.) of vegetable broth (or homemade)1½ cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained1 cup waterSalt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
(about ¼ teaspoon of each)6 cups baby spinach, washed (do not shake off excess water)Plain yogurt (optional)
Preparation:(1) Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, curry powder and butter(or olive oil) in a large skillet or saucepan and sauté for about 1minute, then stir in broth, lentils, water and salt and pepper.
(2) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer forabout 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of theliquid has been absorbed.(3) Transfer cooked lentils to a large serving bowl, add spinachand toss just until spinach wilts. Serve with a separate bowl ofyogurt for a topping, if desired.
FOUR-BEAN SALAD SUPREMEThe versatility and palate-pleasing taste of dried beans is welldemonstrated in this healthy salad that is combined with freshgreen beans, and takes only minutes to prepare. It is a perfectcompanion for just about any meat or seafood entrée. BecauseI seldom use canned beans (high priced and too much sodi-um!), I pressure-cook my dried beans most of the time, and fre-quently have leftovers. I can usually assemble this salad quicklyand at practically no extra cost; beans are best the second dayaround anyway! Makes 7 one-cup servings.
Ingredients:1 lb. fresh green beans, stemmed and cut into 1-inch lengths3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or try raspberry vinegar
for a treat!)1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard (I like the coarse,
horseradish delicatessen-style, too)1/3 cup virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt (I usually use fine-grained sea salt)1/8 teaspoon of freshly-ground black pepper1 can (15 oz.-size) each of garbanzo beans, red kidney beans
and white (cannellini) beans, rinsed of canning liquid and drained
3 stalks of celery, chopped4 fresh scallions, white and green parts, sliced
Preparation:(1) Boil the green beans in water for 5-7 minutes, or until tender, and drain.(2) Whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard in a small bowl, then whisk in oil, salt and pepper.(3) In a large bowl, combine fresh green beans and the canned beans, celery and scallions, then add the dressing and mix well to coat all. Can be served immediately but best if slightly chilled.
Robbie Johnson lives aboard a steel Tahiti ketch and is the authorof Gourmet Underway – A Sailor’s Cookbook. Order his bookat www.gourmetunderway.com.
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SOUTHERN RACING
TABLE OF CONTENTSUpcoming Major RegattasRace ReportsRegional Racing Calendars
Southeast Coast (NC, SC, GA)East FloridaSoutheast FloridaFlorida KeysWest FloridaNorthern Gulf Coast (Florida Panhandle, AL, MS, LA, TX)
� UPCOMING MAJOR REGATTAS
Mayor’s Cup Regatta, Lake Townsend, NC, June 4-6The Lake Townsend Yacht Club will host this annualRegatta, at Lake Townsend just north of Greensboro, NC.One-design and Portsmouth racing. www.laketownsendy-achtclub.com, (336) 908-3976.
Race to the Coast, New Orleans,June 5Sponsored by the Southern Yacht Club, this race was firstheld on July 4, 1850. It is known as America’s oldest dis-tance race. The race sails through the Lake Pontchartrain,the Rigolets, Lake Borgne to the Mississippi Sound. Formore details, go to www.southernyachtclub.org.
Gulfport to Pensacola Race, June 11The annual 100-mile Gulfport to Pensacola race is spon-sored by the Gulfport Yacht Club, the Southern Yacht Club,the Pensacola Yacht Club and the Gulf Yachting Association.It is a 100-mile race from the channel entrance at Gulfport,MS, along the Gulf Coast to the channel entrance of thePensacola Pass. For more information, go to www.pensaco-layachtclub.org
Billy Bowlegs Festival and Regatta,Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club, June 12-13The 55th Annual Billy Bowlegs Festival is filled with familyevents for all ages. Week-long activities include a treasurehunt, torchlight parade, fireworks and the regatta. SpinnakerA and B, Cruiser class and J/22 classes race on Chocta-whatchee Bay. An after race party and dinner will be held onSaturday, with an awards ceremony after racing Sunday. Forinformation and online registration, go to www.fwyc.org.
GYA Challenge Cup, PensacolaYacht Club, June 17-20By Kim Kaminski
Boats from 33 yacht clubs along the northern Gulf Coastrace over the weekend. Special rules require that the skip-
per, helmsman, and at least 50 percent of its crew (includingskipper and helmsman) must have been members of theyacht club represented by the boat for the six months pre-ceding the event. In addition, only three or four boats fromeach club are allowed to compete and are limited to oneboat per class. A boat can represent only one yacht club, andeach boat shall have sailed 50 recorded miles in the GYAPHRF race data program to be eligible. Registration andbriefing will be on June 17, with racing on Saturday andSunday (Father’s Day). For more information, go towww.pensacolayachtclub.org.
Second Annual River Regatta,Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto, FL, June 19Regatta Pointe Marina is hosting this regatta. The event ispart of “Summer Sailstice 2010,” the global holiday cele-brating sailing held annually on the summer solstice, thelongest sailing day of the year. The event is open to all sail-boats. Expected classes are Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, TrueCruiser, Pocket Cruiser, Racer Cruiser, and Multihull. Thecourse will be on the Manatee River and will be visible tospectators. The race will be a pursuit race with startingtimes based on handicap rating.
Complimentary docking, launching, and parking areavailable at or adjacent to Regatta Pointe Marina.Participating vessels have the option for free dockage forFriday and Saturday evenings, along with access to allRegatta Pointe Marina amenities including pool, showers,and laundry. Hotels and other lodging options are availablenearby. More details and NOR at www.RegattaPointeMarina.com or call (941) 306-7776.
Ft. Walton Yacht Club Round theIsland 100-Mile Multihull Race,June 25-27This race is a circumnavigation around Santa Rosa Islandlocated in northwest Florida. The race begins off the point ofthe Ft. Walton Yacht Club through East Pass and continueswest through the Pensacola pass where boaters will turnnorth for the return trip. At the start of the race, the wind isusually four to six knots from the northeast. After the start,racers round a turning mark off the shoals of Crab Islandthen head for Destin Bridge and East Pass. A charter boatfleet runs in front of them at the pass with a colorful paradeof sailors and fishing boats. Spectators usually line theDestin Bridge and can see the multihull fleet sail underspinnakers using the NNE breeze as they head out aroundthe island. www.fwyc.org.
Women’s Trilogy Races, NorthernGulf Coast, July and AugustBy Kim Kaminski
The Women’s Trilogy Series is held every July and August.The first race, the Fast Women Regatta, is at the Point Yacht
Club in Josephine, AL, and will be held on July 17 onPerdido Bay. In this race, a female sailor must be at the helmand 50 percent of the crew must be female. www.pointy-achtclub.org.
The second race, the Bikini Regatta, is held at the NavyYacht Club in Pensacola. It will be held July 24 on PensacolaBay. In this regatta, a female sailor must be at the helm and50 percent of the crew must be female. www.navypnsyc.org.
The third race, the Race for the Roses, will be held onAugust 14 at the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and onlyfemale crew are allowed to race. In conjunction with thisregatta, the Gulf Yachting Association’s Women’s PHRFChampionship will also be held. www.pensacolabeach-yc.org. www.gya.org.
Awards will be at each regatta. At the last regatta, therewill be a special Trilogy Trophy for the contestant whoenters all three races and earns the most combined points.The GYA’s Perpetual Women’s PHRF ChampionshipTrophy will also be presented at that time.
2010 USODA Gulf CoastChampionship, Pensacola, FL, July 2-4By Kim Kaminski
This regatta is presented by Subway in conjunction with theU.S. Optimist Dinghy Association. Red, White and Bluefleets will be competing with the assignments based on thecompetitor’s age on the first day of the regatta. On Friday,July 2, is registration with later registration Saturday morn-ing. Racing will be Saturday and Sunday. The awards cere-mony will be held following Sunday’s races. For information,go to www.pensacolayachtclub.org, or www.usoda.org.
Regatta Time in Abaco, July 2-10This annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamasand Florida starts with Bobb Henderson’s immense“Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a weekof festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats andcruisers from all over. For more information, go towww.regattatimeinabaco.com.
Charleston Yacht Club OpenRegatta, Charleston, SC, July 17-18This regatta is one of the largest events that the yacht clubsupports during the year with over 100 boats participating.The regatta has always put a major emphasis on youthsailors. Traditionally, this Regatta has had steady participa-tion from several classes of boats. These include the J/24s,SIOD, E-Scows, Melges 24, Y-Flyers, MC Scows, Sunfish,Lasers, 420s, and Optimists. On occasion, there have beenfleets of Snipes, Holders, JY-15s and Hobies. Sailors travelfrom the many locations in the Southeast, including SAYRAclubs located in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.Registration is on Friday evening and Saturday morning.Awards are presented after racing on Sunday. For more infor-mation and the NOR, go to http://charlestonyachtclub.com.
Texas Race Week 2008, Galveston, TX, July 23-24Texas Race Week is the premiere offshore yacht racing eventheld by the Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA).The regatta encompasses three days of offshore sailboat rac-ing on a variety of courses, beginning on Thursday with a15- to 30-mile offshore route that lasts for five hours.Courses on Friday and Saturday run along the beach soonshore spectators can view the racing. The Galveston YachtClub will be headquarters for the regatta. The 40 to 50yachts expected to compete will race PHRF. One-design andlevel fleets will race as well. For more information, the NORand to register online, go to www.gbca.org.
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Cats on the Water, 40th HobieMidwinter East Regatta, Pascagoula, MS, March 27By Dick Dixon
Get a few Hobie cats on the water and we have a race. Get37 Hobie cats on the smooth waters of the MississippiSound and we have an exciting regatta. Throw in winter-
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weary sailors eager to fly a hull, and we have a recipe forfun and competition. Hobie aficionados from 14 states anda Canadian providence raced.
To kick off festivities, the club hosted registration Fridayevening—but not before allowing time for late arrivals to setup camp on nearby grounds and begin to prepare theirboats for the regatta. Because the day was warm and sunny,many early arrivals took the opportunity to get on the waterto fine-tune their rigs and learn the lay of the beachfront.
Although the forecast called for overcast skies andincreasing southeast breeze for Saturday afternoon, themorning weather teased sailors with warm temperatures, agentle wind and sunny skies.
Six classes consisting of Hobie 16, 17, 18, 20, and Wavedesigns made for a magnificent splash of color as focusedsailors jockeyed for position at the start of each of the fourraces. Despite multiple starts for each race, excitement ranhigh as competitors repetitively attacked the starting line inan aggressive bid to secure winning status. As each raceended, the better sailors began to stand out as they repeat-edly took class honors.
By the end of the second race, dreary clouds had replacedthe once sunny skies and seemingly cued the southeastwind to increase above 13 knots. Complementing thewinds, seas built to a challenging chop making the race-course too much for some of the sailors. Despite fewerboats, competition remained strong as four of the six class-es put enough boats on the water to get in the last two races.By the end of the fourth and final race, winds and seas hadgrown to near threatening conditions as sailors, race com-mittee officials, and spectators sought safe harbor back atthe yacht club. Festivities continued in the clubhousethrough the evening with trophy presentations held onSunday morning.
Results (skipper, hometown, place):Hobie 16A; Tom Korzeniewski, New York, 1; William Jeffers, New York,2; Herb James, New York, 3: Hobie 16B; Chris Holland, Mississippi, 1;Michael Fondren, Mississippi, 2; Gavin Tolbert, Mississippi, 3; Hobie17; Matt Bounds, Michigan, 1; Rick Pettit, Texas, 2; Dan Borg, Ontario,3; Hobie 18; Jim Graves, Florida, 1; Clint Ellis, Oklahoma, 2; B i l l yPortas, Mississippi, 3; Hobie 20; Brian Lambert, Florida, 1; AndyHumphries, Tennessee, 2; John McDonald, Florida, 3; Hobie Wave;Mark Ederer, Mississippi, 1; Robbie Holstead, Louisiana, 2.
Suncoast Race week 2010, Tampa Bay, April 8-11By Jay Tyson
Near perfect conditions made this year’s Suncoast Raceweek, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, one theof best in many years. Although the 31 boats participating inthis year’s final major event of the Suncoast Region Boat-of-the-Year Series, was down in size, it more than made up forit in diversity and quality.
A cold front moved through on Thursday night, whichmeant perfect 8- to 15-knot conditions with a lot of norther-ly component that held for all three days. SPYC race man-agement team “Pennington,” with support from HenryMoore, set up great courses for Friday and Sunday that pro-vided a good mix of upwind and offwind work. The long25-nautical mile race on Saturday from Davis Island to
Bradenton left no room for extra marks, so it was a quickoffwind race all the way.
The return of Frank Kern’s J/120 Carinthia from Detroit,in preparation for the Isla Mujeres race two weeks later,added a great competitor to the six-boat Spinnaker A fleet.With ratings from 30 to 57, this fleet saw good tight racingand a different winner every day. Saturday’s long down-wind race saw Mike Siedlecki’s Martin 243, Tack Tick, showwhat a planing sport boat can do when it gets the right con-ditions, beating second-place Fire and Ice by 26 minutes.
On Sunday, in a race with a lot of upwind work andfairly sloppy conditions, the more traditional Tripp 38Warrior led the way just 23 seconds ahead of Carnithia andsealed Grant Dumas’ top spot in the season-long boat-of-the-year series. Class and overall Spinnaker winner MadCow 2, a B-32 from DIYC sailed by Dave German and EdRuark, won Friday’s race, which included the widest rangeof conditions and sailing angles. Consistent finishes werethe key to their overall Spinnaker victory by an impressivefour-point margin over Tack Tick with the two J/120s justanother two points back.
Frank Hanna’s Beneteau Oceanis 440, Prime Plus,topped the seven-boat Racer/Cruiser fleet, the largest classin the event. Again, strong crew work and consistent finish-es in all conditions was the key to their victory, which sawseveral boats shine in their “sweet spots.” This always-strong team that annually relocates from the Panhandleregion to race has nearly wrapped up another BOTY victo-ry with only the Bird Key Sarasota Bay Cup remaining inthe inshore portion of that series. In second place wasanother strong crew and consistent finisher, Bill Dooley’sBeneteau 51 Critical Path.
Other class winners included the following: Spinnaker B: GeorgeCussins, J/105, Fire & Ice: Spinnaker C; Ray Mannix, J/29, Semper Fi:Non-Spinnaker; Jeff Walden, Beneteau 36.7, Crescendo: True Cruiser;James Masson, Ericson 35, Calypso: Pocket Cruiser; Rafael Paris, Hunter28, Tango III.
14th Annual Terra Ceia Regatta,Manatee Sailing Association,Palmetto, FL, April 10On Saturday, April 10, the Manatee Sailing Association heldit’s annual Terra Ceia Regatta in Terra Ceia Bay with 17 sail-boats participating in the big race. Beautiful, warm and
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Hobies racing in the Hobie Midwinter East Regatta on March 27.Photo by Dick Dixon.
sunny skies made an almost perfect day—but with littlewind. Two races were scheduled, but due to light winds, thesecond race was canceled.
The winners were: 1, Flash, Bob and Cathy Willard; 2, Spring Fever, PatRoberts; 3, Grrrr, Sue and Clay Davidson-Smith. The small-boat racewinners were: 1, Wildcat, Pat Frye; 2, Furhu, Bruce Matlack; 3,Blue/Black, Brian Dahms. Festivities followed the race at Seabreeze Parkwith a barbecue and the Gumbo Boogie Band. More details atwww.manateesailingassociation.org.
2010 USA Snipe Class Women’s National Championship,Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville, FL April 10-11=This regatta, sponsored by Suddath RelocationServices, brought sailors from San Diego, Annapolis,Florida, Georgia and Newport together for a great weekendof sailing. In near perfect conditions, Carol Cronin and KimCouranz dominated a very competitive fleet. The fleetenjoyed five races in oscillating breezes of 10-15 knots insunny and warm weather. Tarasa Davis, of Atlanta and KimCalnan, of the USF sailing team, finished second overallahead of Aine Fretwell and Jessie O’Dell of San Diego.
The fleet enjoyed a great weekend with a cookout at theFlorida Yacht Club on Friday and a dinner hosted by NancyGilreath on Saturday. In addition to winning the USA SnipeClass Women’s Championship, Carol and Kim qualified asthe North American Womens representatives to the 2010Snipe Class Western Hemisphere and Orient Championshipsto be held this September at the Buffalo Canoe Club.
For more information, full results and links to photos,go to www.snipeus.org/regatta/results.asp.
Preemie Cup Regatta, Pensacola, FL,April 17By Linda Kraft, PBYC Preemie Cup Chairperson
Sailors at Pensacola Beach Yacht Club helped improve theodds for the tiniest of babies at this regatta. Beautifulweather provided a spectacular day as sailboats raced fora worthy cause, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at SacredHeart Hospital.
Forty-six sailboats, large and small, sailed the PensacolaSound and Quietwater Beach, raising $3,000 to purchasemedical equipment used for measuring medicine dosagesfor premature babies. Awards were presented at PBYC,given to first-, second- and third-place finishers in sevenboat classes. The Perpetual Preemie Cup Trophy was award-ed to Sunset Raider, Capt. Ron Jordan and crew, for thelargest individual donation. Result details will be posted onthe club’s Web site, www.pensacolabeach-yc.org.
Each year this event sets sail in April and is the ultimateopportunity for fun and camaraderie—everyone con-tributes to the preemies! To everyone who participated thisyear—thank you! If you missed the event, there’s alwaysnext year. Hope to see you there.
2010 Venice Shark’s Tooth Regatta,Venice, FL April 17By Harmon Heed
Light winds of only 6-8 knots took some of the bite out ofthis race, hosted by the Venice Yacht Club and Venice SailingSquadron on April 17. Light winds also held it to one turnaround the three-leg course in the Gulf.
Jim Liston’s J/105, Cat’s Meow, won the spinnaker divi-sion. Doug Deardon’s unbeatable Impulse 26, In Tune, tookline honors and one non- spinnaker division while DaveEttinger’s Ranger 26, MoAir, took the other. Pat Robert’sCatalina 34, Spring Fever, won one cruising division and RonGreenberg’s Catalina 350, Forever Young, won the other withits eighth consecutive division win.
The Sarasota Bay Yachting Association consists of 12yacht clubs and squadrons, and this was its penultimaterace for the season. All but one division’s Boat of the Yeartitles are already hooked. Doug Fisher‘s Plain Jane, sailingout of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron (SSS) will be theMelges 24 BOTY. Bob Armstrong’s J/92, Mischief, from theBradenton YC, will win the Spinnaker BOTY. DougDearden’s Impulse, which won every race it entered, willwin the Non-Spinnaker BOTY. Ron Greenberg’s ForeverYoung, from the Sarasota YC, will be the Cruising classBOTY. Bob Neff’s Corsair F-24 from the SSS will be theMultihull BOTY.
Only the Pocket Cruiser class BOTY is yet to be deter-mined and it is between Bob Hindle’s Chrysler 22, Treo, outof the Bayshore Garden’s YC, and Mike Collin’s Cape Dory25, Skimmer, from the SSS. That honor will be landed at theSarasota Bay Cup race hosted by the Bird Key Yacht Club onMay 8 (see story below).
Re-Inventing the Bikini Cup, Safety Harbor, FL, April 17By Ellen Henderson
In 1967, the Bikini Cup Women’s Regatta on the Gulf ofMexico was started by Windjammers of Clearwater. In 1987,an all-female division in the Bikini Cup was created. It wasthe largest class until the mid ’90s with the inception of thetraining fleet, in which owners/coaches were there to giveverbal instructions only on racing tactics, etc., throughoutthe regatta. This format helped increase the participation to44 boats. The last Windjammers Bikini Cup was held in2002. Windjammers of Clearwater Sailing Club disbandedin March of 2004.
In April 2009, the Safety Harbor Boat Club started thefirst annual SHBC Bikini Cup, which was held with nice SWwinds of 12-15 knots and eight boats in two divisions; Man-On-Board, No-Coaching and Coaching. In April 2010, forthe Second Annual Bikini Cup, we had the same two divi-sions with an increase to 13 boats and 84 sponsors (lots ofdoor prizes) and an even bigger party. This was the firsttime that non-member sailboats were invited to race withthe club. An SPSA boat, Sazerac, a Ranger 26 from St. Pete,easily won first place in the No-Coaching division, with SueDavidson of Palmetto, FL, as skipper. Journey, an SHBC
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Watkins 25, won first place in the Coaching division withNancy Schmidt of Dunedin Windlasses at the helm.
For the April 2011 Third Annual SHBC Bikini CupRegatta, we are considering adding a Spinnaker/CruisingChute/Drifter division, as we’ve discovered several boats inthe club have one of these in their sail inventory. Whoknows? In a couple of years, we may even have an addi-tional All-Female division just like the Bikini Cup evolved25 years ago.
The Bikini Cup results are at www.safetyharborboat-club.com.
The No-Race Rainbow Regatta,Tampa, FL, April 20 By Lynn Paul
Excitement filled the air as sailors from southwest Floridagathered for the skipper’s meeting at 8:30 on April 20 at theTampa Yacht and Country Club for the annual RainbowRegatta. Nine clubs, spanning about 80 miles from Dunedinsouthward to Venice along the Gulf Coast, participated.This was only the second time—the first being in 1986—thatthe Rainbow was cancelled—for lack of air, although boatsventured out on the water for the start, which was canceledafter three hours of waiting and hoping for wind.
The event was organized by the Mainsheet Mamas inconjunction with the Dinghy Dames from Davis IslandYacht Club. P.J. Summerfield of TYCC, and Chansi Harrowof DIYC organized a “green” regatta using biodegradablesupplies, BPA-free water bottles, with urns on land and onspectator and safety boats for refilling. Organiccotton green/blue T-shirts were sold with theEarth-Day theme.
Saved by an elegant luncheon, sailors andmembers gathered for fun, friendship and con-necting with sailors from the other clubs—allhoping for wind next year.
Sixth Annual First Coast Offshore Challenge, St. Augustine, FL, April 21-24By Dave Montgomery
Crews on Whisper and Scalded Dog heel theirboats to leeward in the light air of FCOC race 1.
In four days of offshore racing, this regatta gaveracers a full range of weather and racing chal-
lenges. The regatta is held to benefit SPARS (Sailors,Paddlers and Rowers of St. Augustine), and races along thecoastal waters off St. Augustine, FL, and St. Mary‘s, GA.Approximately 27 yachts participated. Racers from St.Simons Island to Dayton gathered for the competition, andthe boats ranged from a wickedly fast Santa Cruz 52 to a’70s era Morgan 24.
Day one was an around-the-buoys triangle race just offSt. Augustine Inlet. The sky was clear, but the light andshifty 5 to 10 mph breeze convinced the race committee toshorten the course by several legs. In the Spinnaker class,Tom Davis’s Cal 9.2, Ghost, surprised past FCOC winnerWhisper and Jeff Knoll’s Trip 26, Scalded Dog, to record afirst-place finish. In Non-Spin, St. Augustine’s Dana Huntertook first-place honors in his C&C 32, Blue Sky, followed byRobert Ford’s Beneteau 1st 367, The Last Mangus, and DougCrane Jr.’s Scanmar 33, Sail La Vie. The cruisers finished withKen Christenson’s Catalina 320, Onyva, in first, DanFloryan’s Hunter 386 second and Charles Point’s Beneteau361, Seapoints, third.
The format for day two was an unusual “out-and-back”course that had racers heading east 14 miles to a pre-deter-mined longitude line, which they could cross at any point,and returning to the finish line. It was another clear daywith southeast winds from 10 to 12 so boats were broad-reaching in both directions. Spinnaker boats were doing thebest to outgun each other. Last year‘s overall winnerObsession, a Morgan 41, was leading the pack followedclosely by Whisper, Scalded Dog and the C&C 115 Rock Star.They were all denied once again by the recently refurbishedGhost, which took first on corrected time followed byObsession and Scalded Dog. In the Non-Spin fleet, DanaHunter’s Blue Sky also repeated as a first-place finisher fol-lowed by previous overall Non-Spin winner The LastMangus and Sail La Vie. First-place cruiser was Onyva, fol-lowed by Milky Waves and Seapoints.
The overnight race from St. Augustine to St. Mary’s fea-tured a staggered start so the yachts would place in theorder they finished. The late afternoon winds were 20-plusknots out of the south, and the seas were rolling with 5 to 6foot swells, which made for an exciting downwind sleighride for all competitors. Spinnaker boats had their handsfull sailing dead downwind under kites that were barely
Sunfish being towed at a no-wind Rainbow Regatta, which wascanceled. Photo by Fay Nicholson.
under control. Many of them charted record times for the59-mile race. Winner Scalded Dog recorded speeds up to 14knots on the knot meter. It was a perfect night for theMorgan 41 Obsession as well, as they finished second at theSt. Mary’s Buoy. Third place was captured by Ghost despitefive knockdowns along the way. In Non-Spin it was onceagain Blue Sky first, with second place going to the bigHunter 45 Monkeys Uncle and The Last Mangus coming inthird. The cruising class finishers were Bryan Callaway’sPearson 365 Latis coming in first, followed by Seapoints andMilky Waves.
At the final awards dinner and party in St. Mary’s,overall first-place honors went to Tom Davis and his crewon Ghost. With three bullets to his credit, Dana Hunter andBlue Sky took overall first in Non-Spin. Besting the cruiserfleet was once again Ken Christenson on his new boatOnyva. This year’s event featured music, food and lots offun for the sailors—up to its billing as the “fast, fun andfriendly” regatta.
See the April issue of SOUTHWINDS to read about SPARS. Go toBack Issues at www.southwindsmagazine.com, or visit theSPARS Web site at www.spars.us.
57th Mug Race, Jacksonville, FL,Saturday, May 1 By Donna Mohr, finish boat committee
A crewmember on board a catamaran in the Mug Race holds upan ID card for the race committee. One hundred and eighteen ofthe 136 boats registered finished the race. Photo by Donna Mohr.
Cover photo: A Nacra 18 in the Mug Race. Photo by Donna Mohr.
There was wind this year for the Mug Race, really! The one-way race on the St. Johns River from Palatka, FL, toJacksonville is notorious as a light-wind event. No matterwhat prayers the hosts, Rudder Club of Jacksonville andPalatka Yacht Club, offer to the wind gods, the firstSaturday in May just seems to see the spring breezes dieaway. But this year there was a very pleasant 8+ knots fromthe SSE all through the morning. An extraordinary 118 ofthe 136 registered boats completed the course before themandatory 8:15 p.m. deadline.
Under the pursuit start system, the slower boats beganas early as 7:30 a.m. from the start line just north of the US
17 bridge in Palatka. Those with spinnakers set them earlyand held them for most of the 38.5 nm course north to thefinish line just south of the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville.A few brave souls set their spinnakers even before theirstart, risking an over early from a watchful start committee.The wind held even as the large catamarans started at 10:30a.m., and on past noon. True, there was a weakening in theearly afternoon, but as one long-timer said, “Even in theusual midday lull we were still moving forward!”
The wind quickly returned at 10+ knots, and the spin-naker-bearing catamarans began to reel in the leaders. With8 miles to go, Eric Roberts’ modified RC-30, Dream On,surged past Robby Wilkins’ E-Scow, Vamoose, denying lastyear’s winner a chance to put a monohull back on the win-ner’s trophy. Roberts finished at 2:51 p.m. for an elapsedtime of 4 hours and 21 minutes, about 24 minutes short ofthe record.
From the vantage of the finish boat, the pursuit start isacting as the great leveler, giving all the boats a chance at theMug. Dream On finished, and shortly thereafter, a single-handed catamaran whose skipper forgot to hold up his raceID card. The E-scow crossed, and then boats began arrivingin packs, all types mixed together. A catamaran came in slid-ing sideways, determined to hold its spinnaker even on theclose reach to the finish. A Nacra crossed and then circledback, apparently to give us a good picture of the pink pigpainted on the sail. Randy Smyth finished in a trimarancrewed by three very young sailors and two large dogs. TwoFlying Scots came in less than a minute apart after eighthours of racing. More Flying Scots followed, including onecryptically named When Frogs Fly. A small monohullsnagged the rode on the pin and dragged the mark 200yards down course. Scenting opportunity, two other mono-hulls dove for the newly favored end of the line, finishingmuch too far away for us to read their ID. A Hobie 33 camein named Cause Sheep Can’t Cook, which seems to be thepunch line to a joke that the women on the finish boat did-n’t understand, but the men did. Warren Keene, age 86,arrived on his Flying Scot, followed shortly by Dylan Toth,age 16, on his Hobie 16. Two teenage sisters finished on aHobie 16, not all that far behind their father’s RC 27.
Then the crowd thinned out. Boats had to finish by the8:15 p.m. deadline so we could clear the water before dark.The coveted Corinthian Trophy for last boat to finish was onthe line. A Catalina 28 named Muchacha crossed at 7:22 p.m.Kara Vela, a Freedom 40, crossed silhouetted against thedarkening sky, but that was a Tall Ship boat and not eligible.One lone boat struggled toward us, fighting the ebb tideand the softening sea breeze. They hailed us on VHF –“we’re boat H2! We’re coming!” We tried to send advice toH2 by telepathy: Tack! Trim in! Head up! It didn’t work. Thecurrent swept H2 far below the pin and the time expired.We’re sorry, H2. We love you; please try again next year.
Concurrently, the Rudder Club runs the Tall Ship Racefor those boats whose masts are too tall to slip under theShands Bridge at Green Cove Springs. Only seven boatsventured out, and Willie Blevins’ trimaran, Loose Cannon,zoomed away from the pack.
Full results are at www.rudderclub.com. Muchacha didreceive the Corinthian Trophy, but H2 (Cheyenne Pepper)received the Sportsman’s Trophy for exemplary race behavior.
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Results:First 10 finishers (place, skipper, boat name, boat type, finish time,elapsed time):1, Eric Roberts, Dream On, RC-30, 14:51:36, 04:21:03; 2, Skip Canfield,(no name), Prindle 19, 15:05:47, 05:06:35; 3, Robby Wilkins, Vamoose,E-Scow, 15:10:35, 05:45:29;4, Bret Moss, Carbon Cruising, MarstromM20, 15:14:00, 04:52:41; 5, Clive Mayo, For Sail, A-cat, 15:23:00,05:16:47; 6, David Carlson, Catnip, A-cat, 15:32.47, 06:02:02; 7, DavidIngram, Suicide Port, Nacra, 15:37:02, 05:32:39; 8, Jack Woehrle,Tallahassee Lassie, Hobie Miracle 21, 15:44:06, 05:39:43; 9, ZacharyLynch, EPIC, Viper, 15:44:10, 05:42:06; 10, David Wallace, Fat Cat,Nacra 6.0, 15:45:01, 05:48:02.
Tall Ship Race Results: (place, skipper, boat name, boat type, finish time, elapsed time):1, Willie Blevins, Loose Cannon, Corsair F31R, 15:22:49, 07:52:49; 2,Jacqueline Welti, Kara Vela, Freedom 40, 19:26:39, 11:56:39.
A Tradition Renewed: Sarasota BayCup, Bird Key Yacht Club, May 8By Bill Jacobs
Racing in the Sarasota Bay Cup on Sarasota Bay on May 8. Photoby Marty Cooper.
I looked out my window and saw the reflection of clouds onthe surface of Sarasota Bay. The forecast was for heat andhumidity below a high-pressure system anchored off thecoast. Not what I had envisioned after months of planningand preparation for what would be my first attempt in run-ning a major regatta in over 35 years. A sea breeze was myonly chance.
The annual Sarasota Bay Cup, held in the bay that sep-arates Longboat Key from the mainland, has long been oneof the premier events in the Southwest Florida racing sched-ule. For the third time in recent years, the Bird Key YachtClub was the sponsoring organization. I was fortunate tohave found four excellent professional race officials to con-duct the races. Jay Tyson and Eric Robbins of the DavisIsland Yacht Club, and Jay Wood and Garie Blackwell ofLake Beresford Yacht Club, provided 35 entrants with excel-lent officiating throughout the regatta.
As the boats left the BKYC docks at 1100, a light breezebegan to lift the pennants on the club flagstaff. With theexperts on hand, I was able to head out as part of BobBaime’s crew on Moonfleet, a Bristol 41, to enjoy the fruits ofmy labors of the past few months.
The boats were divided into five classes. Multihulls and
Spinnaker boats would sail on a windward/leeward coursewith three races scheduled. Non-Spinnaker, True Cruiserand Racer Cruiser boats would sail a pursuit race of approx-imately 11 nautical miles using a variety of fixed marks on arandom-leg course.
The first start on the W/L course was at 1200 with six toeight knots of a promising sea breeze. The random-legcourse boats went off, one after another, at 1300 with MikeCollins aboard his Cape Dory 25, Skimmer, leading the way.
Sure enough, the breeze built all afternoon to a some-what shifty 12- to 15-knot breeze. Perfect by all accountsback at the bar.
The W/L Multi-hulls and Spinnaker boats got in allthree scheduled races with Bill Mundy’s Stiletto 30, Mirage,taking honors in his class. Charlie Clifton, steering a Melges24, Rita B, took three first-place finishes to sweep theSpinnaker class.
The PHRF rating system got a real workout over on therandom-leg course. Corrected finishing times with less than20 seconds separating first- and second-place finishes werethe order of the day in both the Non-Spinnaker class and theTrue Cruiser Class. Dave Wilson in Solitude, a Hunter 30,won the Non-Spinnaker, and John Lynch aboard his C&C36, Summertime, placed first in True Cruisers.
The Bird Key Yacht Club dedicated a new PerpetualSarasota Bay Cup, presented to Charlie Clifton and DaveWilson, for outstanding performances on their respectivecourses. The sea breeze blew all evening, cooling the com-petitors and their fans as they swam, drank and dinedunder the stars to the soft sounds of a Caribbean band. Ithink I will try this again next year!
Results:Multihulls: 1, Bill Mundy, Mirage, Stilleto 30; 2, Mike Speth, SwimMart, Stiletto 27; 3, Jon Dowd, Iguana, Stilleto 27; Spinnaker: 1,Charlie Clifton, Rita B, Melges 24; 2, Cliff Whatmore, GoGetMaMa,Melges 24; 3, Randy St. James, Claire, J/80; Non-Spinnaker: 1, DaveWilson, Hunter 30, Solitude; 2, Dave Ettinger, Ranger 26, MoAir; 3,Rudolph Reinceke, Beneteau FC12, OhhZone; True Cruiser: 1, JohnLynch, C&C 36, Summertime; 2, Ron Greenberg, Catalina 350, ForeverYoung; 3, Jason Roznos, Irwin 30, Sailmonster; Racer/Cruiser: 1,Stephen Honour, Cal 34, Shady Lady.
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Regattas 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, contact editor@southwinds maga-zine.com. Send in the name of the event, date, location, con-tact info, possibly a short description. Do not just send a linkto this information.
Since race schedules and venues change, contact thesponsoring organization to confirm.
Contact information for the sailing organizations listedhere can be found at the Southern yacht club directoryunder Sailor’s Resources at www.southwindsmagazine.com. The Web site also has articles on getting into rac-ing and racing.
Racing in the Southeast CoastThere is both coastal and inland racing in North Carolina, SouthCarolina and Georgia. Many inland lakes have racing, and the mostfamous and largest is Lake Lanier, GA, near Atlanta. Many clubsare based at the lake and race individually and together. There arealso several small lakes in the area, like Lake Norman in NorthCarolina or Lake Murray in South Carolina.
In coastal racing, Charleston, SC, stands out with the largestnumber of regattas. Racing around Charleston is run by manyyacht clubs in the area, which all coordinate their racing throughthe Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA). The mostfamous regatta in the region is Charleston Race Week, an annualweek of racing which draws one-design and PHRF racing from allover the South, including many one-design teams that come fromother parts of the United States and a few foreign countries. Othermajor sailing areas are the Neuse River area in North Carolina(Neuse Yacht Racing Association) and the Long Bay SailingAssociation in Myrtle Beach, SC. There is also racing scatteredamong a few clubs along North Carolina’s barrier islands on theOuter Banks.
The South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association is an organiza-tion that coordinates and lists races in the entire three-state area,including high school and collegiate racing.
Racing in the Southeast Coast is year around, but regattas aremainly in the spring and fall. Club racing is year around, but in thesummer, races are generally held in the evening because of theheat. Winter racing continues in places like Charleston, even incold weather, although “warm” days can be found even in January.
JUNESouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their Web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com5-6 Special Olympics. 420, Hobie 16. James Island YC5-6 Bare What you Dare. Catamarans. Keowee SC5-6 D-12 Championship. Series. Laser. Savannah YC5-6 Mayors Cup. Open. Lake Townsend YC12-13 Hobcaw Regatta. Open. Hobcaw YC19-20 James Island Regatta. Open. James Island YC19-20 Reggae Regatta. Open. Lake Lanier SC18-20 Governors Cup. OD Open. Lake Townsend YC25 SAYRA Youth Challenge. Opti, Sunfish, Laser, 420.
Beaufort Yacht and SC26-27 Lowcountry Regatta. Open. Beaufort Yacht and SC
Charleston Ocean Racing Association.www.charlestonoceanracing.orgSummer Wed. evenings club racing. See Web site for schedule.2 Summer Series Race #19 Summer Series Race #212-13 Hobcaw Regatta16 Summer Series Race #319-20 James Island Regatta23 Summer Series Race #426-28 Charleston Harbor Festival30 Summer Series Race #5Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.orgSummer weekend club racing. See Web site for schedule.12-13 ODC Ensign Region-1 Championship. Oriental19 BSC Clark Cup Boy Scout Regatta. New Bern19 PSC Indian Island to Ocracoke. Pamlico
19 WYTC Summer Solstice. Whortonsville25-26 BSC First Citizen’s Cup - Overnight. New Bern26-27 ODC Laser Masters. OrientalLake Lanier. www.saillanier.comWinter weekend club racing. See Web site for schedule.6-11 Junior Week. Lake Lanier SC2 Summer 1 #8. Atlanta Inland SC5 Barefoot SC. Fair Winds #15 Southern SC. Couples Race 9 Atlanta Inland SC. Summer 1 #916 Atlanta Inland SC. Summer 1 #1012 Barefoot SC. Fair Winds #218-20 Lake Lanier SC. Reggae Regatta 23 Atlanta Inland SC. Awards Party26 Barefoot SC/Southern SC. Moonlight Scramble/Firefly Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.comSee Web site for local club races12-13 Governor’s CupJULYSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their Web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com3-4 Lake Norman Open. LNYC9-11 Rocket Regatta. PHRF. CFYC10-11 Firecracker Regatta. Laser, Sunfish, Opti, 420, JY15, MC
SYC17-18 Water Festival Regatta. BYSC17-18 Charleston Yacht Club Regatta ChYC17-18 Windmill Championship. LLSC24-25 Spar Wars. Open and Junior. SCYC31 Jolly Jordan Regatta. Optimists. CSF31-Aug. 1 Carolina Yacht Club Regatta. CYC-SC31-Aug. 1 Diva Day Ladies Regatta. WCSCCharleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.orgWinter weekend club racing - Frostbite Series.17-18 Charleston Yacht Club RegattaNeuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.orgWeekend club racing3 ODC Croaker Fest Regatta. Sunfish & Optis10-11 HYC Regatta. ICRC Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.comSee Web site for club race schedule3 Firecracker Cup. Lake Lanier SC 7 AISC Summer 2 #1. Atlanta Inland SC 10 Fair Winds #3. Barefoot SC 14 AISC Summer 2 #2. Atlanta Inland SC 17 Fair Winds #4. Barefoot SC 21 AISC Summer 2 #3. Atlanta Inland SC 24 Moonlight Scramble/Firefly #2. Barefoot SC, Southern SC 28 AISC Summer 2 #4. Atlanta Inland SC 31 Evening Breeze #1. Barefoot SC Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.comSee Web site for local club races
Racing in East and Central FloridaThe northeast and east central Florida areas offer a more variedsailboat racing experience than any other in Florida. Buoy racing,distance racing and, increasingly, match racing are all formats forraces held in this region.
Active yacht clubs and sailing associations occur about
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every 20 miles along the coastal region. Regattas are held yearround, from ocean-going yachts to dinghies and catamarans. Thepeak of the regatta season is the spring while mid to late summeris the “low season“ because of afternoon lightning storms and hur-ricane season.
In northeast Florida, around Jacksonville, several notableocean regattas occur each year. The focus in that area for small boatregattas is the St. Johns River and some of the larger lakes. Thelower St. Johns has an active regatta schedule, too. From DaytonaBeach south, both the Atlantic and the Indian River Lagoon offerrich regatta venues.
Inland lake sailing is also popular in this region, the mostnotable being on Lake Eustis.
From January through May, in this part of Florida, it is impos-sible to be more than 30 miles from a sailing event during anyseven-day interval. For the rest of the year, the time interval isabout two weeks, and the generalization holds true. Racing in thisarea can be as casual as a hobby, or as serious as a lifestyle.
JUNE2 Wednesday Night Summer Series #3. Indian River YC2 Rum Race. Lake Monroe Sailing Association4 Sunfish Racing. Halifax Sailing Association4 Summer Rum Race #3. Melbourne YC5 Jesse Ball Regatta. Eppingham Forest YC5 Women’s Race #6. East Coast Sailing Association6 Big Boys’ Race. Halifax Sailing Association6 Commodore Cup Race #4. Halifax River YC6 Summer Series #2. Rudder Club5-6 Titusville Summer Regatta. Titusville Sailing Center9 Wednesday Night Summer Series #3. Indian River YC9 Rum Race. Lake Monroe Sailing Association10 Sunfish Racing. Halifax Sailing Association11 Gaulden Reed Summer Sizzler. Catamaran Fleet 80 12 St. Johns Regatta. Florida YC12 Mermaid Regatta. Port Canaveral YC13 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne YC16 Wednesday Night Summer Series #3. Indian River YC16 Rum Race. Lake Monroe Sailing Association19 Sunfish Racing. Halifax Sailing Association19 Women’s Race #7. East Coast Sailing Association19 Club Race. Lake Monroe Sailing Association19 Summer Series #3. Rudder Club12-20 Squid Lips Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association23 Wednesday Night Summer Series #3. Indian River YC23 Rum Race. Lake Monroe Sailing Association24 Sunfish Racing. Halifax Sailing Association25 Howl at the Moon. Halifax Sailing Association26 Spring-Summer Series Race #3. East Coast Sailing
Association26 Full Moon Social Cruise. Lake Monroe Sailing Association26 Interclub Regatta. First Coast Sailing Association27 Winter/Spring Sunday Series #6. Indian River YC27 Commodore Cup Race #5. Halifax River YC30 Wednesday Night Summer Series #3. Indian River YC30 Rum Race. Lake Monroe Sailing AssociationJULY1 Sunfish Racing. Halifax SA2,16 Summer Rum Race #3,#6. Melbourne YC4 Big Boys’ Race. Halifax SA4 Summer Series #4. Rudder Club of Jacksonville3-4 Fire Cracker Regatta. Port Canaveral YC7,14,21,28 Wednesday Night Mosquito Series #1,#2,#3,#4. Indian
River YC7 Rum Race. Lake Monroe SA8 Sunfish Racing. Halifax SA11 Summer/Fall Series #1. Indian River YC11 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne YC
14 Rum Race. Lake Monroe SA15 Sunfish Racing. Halifax SA17 Woman’s Summer/Fall Series #1. East Coast SA21 Rum Race. Lake Monroe SA22 Sunfish Racing. Halifax SA23 Howl At The Moon. Halifax SA24 Social Cruise. Lake Monroe SA24 Spring-Summer Series #5. East Coast SA24 Moonlight Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville25 Commodore Cup Race #6. Halifax River YC25 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne YC28 Rum Race. Lake Monroe SA29 Sunfish Racing. Halifax SA30 Summer Rum Race Make-up Day, if needed. Melbourne YC
Racing in Southeast FloridaRacing in southeast Florida—from Miami to Stuart—is yeararound, but slows down considerably during the hot summermonths, when many clubs switch to evening racing. Clubs raceregularly all along this coastal area, but the greatest concentrationof regattas is in the greater Miami area, in Biscayne Bay, duringFlorida’s Southern “tourist” season. Major regattas, includingOlympic trials and many one-design regattas, are held in theMiami area during the winter season. The Biscayne Bay YachtRacing Association coordinates many of these events. Every March,Premiere Racing runs the Miami Grand Prix, a one-week regattaattended by world racing teams and boats.
The Shake-a-Leg organization, one of the world’s most well-known and successful disabled sailing/racing groups has its homein Miami.
Farther north up the coast is Fort Lauderdale, the West PalmBeach area, Stuart and points in between, where many clubs holdregattas and club racing year around. Fort Lauderdale hosts a feed-er race each January to Key West for boats racing in Key West RaceWeek.
Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.netGo to the Web site for local club racesBBYC Biscayne Bay YCBBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.netCGSC Coconut Grove SC. www.cgsc.orgCRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.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.com
JUNE6 BBYRA OD #7. CRYC12 BBYRA PHRF #7. CGSC19 J/24 Flat Earth Summer 125 FULL MOON Regatta #326 BBYRA OD #8. CGSC27 BBYRA PHRF #8. CRYC
JULY10 J/24 Flat Earth Racing. Summer #2 17 J/24 Florida DISTRICT 10 Championships.
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18 US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship. US Sailing/CRYC
24 Full Moorn Regatta #4 31 J/24 Flat Earth Summer #3
Racing in the Florida KeysRacing in the Keys is basically in three locales: Upper Keys; someracing in the Marathon area; and Key West where most of the rac-ing takes place.
The Upper Keys Sailing Club has regular racing year around,slowing down in the hot summer months. They host a few regattasand have regular club racing. Several major catamaran regattas arealso held in the Upper Keys. These are mainly hosted by RickWhite of Catamaran Sailor magazine, which is based in the UpperKeys, and are in the winter-season months.
Key West is host to the Western Hemisphere’s biggest regatta,Key West Race Week, each January, run by Premiere Racing. Boatsand racing teams from all over the United States and Europe racein this event, which also brings a week of partying to the island.Both One-Design and PHRF boats compete.
Almost all other racing in the Key West area is done throughthe Key West Sailing Club, which holds weekly club races open toall. The only exception is the Schooner Wharf Wrecker’s Race,which is a series of four races with boats of any size racing. Firstboat out and back wins, with no handicaps. The series runs everyfew weeks, starting in January during Key West Race Week. Allsizes of boats race, from small day sailors to 80-foot schooners .
Marathon has limited racing with the sailboats from the BootKey Harbor mooring field holding an annual regatta.
Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the KeyWest Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993.www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue inKey West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and memberswelcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer sea-son. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats startracing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field.Dinner and drinks afterward.Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC).www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Web site for regularclub racing open to all.
JUNE20 Father’s Day. PHRF. Bayside.JULY3 Firecracker Regatta. Portsmouth.4 Firecracker Regatta. PHRF
Racing in West FloridaWest Florida—the region from Naples to Cedar Key—is one of themost active racing venues in the Southeast. More sailboats are con-
centrated in this region than any other in the South, although itdoes cover a large area. And Tampa Bay is the largest concentrationof sailboats—and racing—in this area, although racing is veryactive south of here. Racing is year around, but like the rest ofFlorida, it is concentrated from fall through spring—during the“tourist” season—and many club races move to evening venuesduring the hot summer months.
Besides club racing, many major national one-design andPHRF regattas are held in the Tampa Bay area each year. The St.Petersburg Sailing Center is also home to some notable disabledracing/sailing groups. The area is also home to the decades-oldannual Regata del Sol al Sol race from St. Petersburg to Mexico.
Almost all racing is handled through the West Florida PHRForganization (see below). The main regional racing areas are theFort Myers-Naples area, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota-Bradenton andgreater Tampa Bay, although racing is organized through the manyclubs in between these points.
SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1SOUTHWINDS magazine posts the annual race schedule/calendar(9/1— 8/31) on its Web site for all racing in the central west Floridaarea from just north of Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. The cal-endar includes all scheduled races of the West Florida PHRF organ-ization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races in the area andany others that boaters in the area would like to post. The Boat ofthe Year races are listed for all the areas of the West Florida PHRForganization.
The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pageslink at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendarlink at the West Florida PHRF organization and other sailing asso-ciations and yacht clubs in the area.
Contact [email protected] to list your race, orchanges. Sorry, but we cannot list every single weekly club race.
Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the thirdFriday of each month. Skippers meeting at 10am, PHRF racing,spin and non-spin. (727) 423.6002 or www.sailbcyc.org. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. March throughSeptember (727) 458-7274. Guests welcome for all races.Bradenton YC. Races November thru March. Sunday races at 1:30p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at(941) 723-6560. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. The center holds regularweekend club races. For dates and more information, go towww.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information,contact [email protected]. Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racingonce a month, [email protected] Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. [email protected] Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sundayafternoon racing begins Sept. 13 through Nov. 22.www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April.www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) throughAug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of eachmonth, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org
JUNE1 St. Petersburg YC. Master Calendar Meeting for
2010/2011 again, already.
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12 St. Pete Sailing Assoc./Tampa Sailing Squadron. Transbay, PHRF
12 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Flag Day Race
19 Summer Sailstice River Regatta. www.RegattaPointeMarina.com.
26 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Sun Worshippers Race
JULY4 Tampa Bay Catamaran Sailors. Race for Liberty,
Dunedin Causeway10 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Firecracker
Night RaceTBA Cortez YC. Commodores Cup Series PHRF.
Racing in the Northern Gulf CoastThis region has a very active and serious racing schedule, beinghost to many local, as well as national, regattas. The five-state areais geographically linked and the Gulf Yachting Association is thecontrolling authority.
This area races year around, but winter slows down consider-ably because of the cold. It is notably, though, the most active sum-mer racing region in the South, with major regattas being held allsummer, besides active spring and fall schedules.
The area has a racing history going back many years, with theSouthern Yacht Club in New Orleans being the second oldest clubin the U.S, although New Orleans in general has been making a dif-ficult revival from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Many national sailing classes have been holding their nation-als in the area for decades, including major multihull classes. Busyracing venues go from Pensacola west all along the coastal area.
For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information,go to the Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org.
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38 Hunter 386 2003 . . . . . . . . .Alan . .$109,90038 Hunter 2001 . . . . . . . . . . .Linda . .$119,90038 Hunter 2001 . . . . . . . . . . .Linda . .$129,90038 Island Packet 380 2003 . . . . .Bill . .$199,00038 Island Packet 1991 . . . . . . .Brad . .$149,90038 Island Packet Cutter 1990 . .Alan . .$159,90038 Catalina 387 2005 . . . . . . . . .Bill . .$169,00038 Catalina 387 2004 . . . . . . . . . .Al . .$169,00038 Jeanneau 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . .Al . . .$49,90038 Irwin CC 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al . . .$94,90038 Waquiez 1985 . . . . . . . . .John B. . .$119,90038 Ericson 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill . . .$50,00037 Island Packet 2007 . . . . . . . . .Al . .$348,00037 Island Packet 2005 . . . . . . . .Joe . .$289,90036 Hunter 2005 . . . . . . . . . .Scott P. . .$132,90036 Catalina MKII 2003 . . . . . . . . .Al . .$129,00036 Catalina MKII 2001 . . . . . . .Brad . .$124,50036 Catalina MKII 2000 . . . . . . .Brad . .$107,50036 Catalina 1997 . . . . . . . . .John M. . . .$95,00036 Catalina 1994 . . . . . . . . . . .Brad . . .$67,50036 Catalina 1992 . . . . . . . . .Scott P . . .$69,90036 Bayfield Cutter 1988 . . . . . .Alan . . .$74,90036 Union Cutter 1983 . . . . .John M. . . .$75,00035 Shannon Shoalsailer 2006 . . . . .Al . .$299,00035 Hunter 356 2004 . . . . . . .Scott P. . .$115,90035 Hunter 356 2003 . . . . . . .Scott P. . .$114,99935 Hunter 35.5 1994 . . . . . . . . .Bill . . .$54,00035 Beneteau 351 1995 . . . . .John M. . . .$69,00035 Island Packet 1993 . . . . . . . .Alan . .$159,90035 Niagara 1987 . . . . . . . . . . .Rusty . . .$79,00035 Pearson 365 Ketch 1977 - Repowered .Doug . . .$46,00034 Hunter 2001 REDUCED . . .Scott P. . . .$77,00034 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 1990 . . .Al . . .$99,00033 Hunter 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al . .$123,00033 Hunter 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al . . .$99,90033 Hunter 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill . . .$85,00033 Wauquiez 1984 . . . . . . . .John B. . . .$70,00032 Catalina 320 2000 . . . . . .John M. . . .$79,90032 Catalina 320 1994 . . . . . . .Linda . . .$54,90031 Catalina 310 2002 . . . . . . . .Brad . . .$79,50031 Island Packet 1986 . . . . . . . .Alan . . .$49,90031 Island Packet 1986 . . . . .John M. . . .$58,00031 Beneteau First 31 1993 . . . .Linda . . .$49,90030 Endeavour Cat 30 1992 . . . .Linda . . .$64,50028 Catalina 28 MKII 2006 . . .John M. . . .$85,00028 Precision 2003 . . . . . . . . . . .Alan . . .$47,900
65 Steel Schooner 1987 . . . . . . . .Al . .$224,90058 Kasten Steel Schooner 2005 .Brad . .$425,00050 Beneteau 1997 . . . . . . . .John M. . .$219,90049 Hunter # 166 2008 Warranty .Massey . .$399,90049 Hunter #153 2008 Warranty .Massey . .$376,34649 Hunter 2008 Loaded . . . . . . .Joe . .$389,00048 Durbeck 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe . .$119,90047 Vagabond Ketch 1980 . . . . . .Alan . .$199,90046 Island Packet 2009 Warranty .Massey . .Clearance46 Hunter 466 2004 (2) . . . . . .Brad . .$229,00046 Hunter 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe . .$224,90046 Hunter 460 2000 . . . . . . .Scott P . .$219,00046 Hunter 460 2000 . . . . . . . . . . .Al . .$189,00046 Custom Baraka Sloop 1993 .Linda . .$349,90045 Hunter Deck Salon 2008 . . . . .Bill . .$285,00045 Hunter 450 1997 . . . . . . . .Doug . . .$90,00045 Morgan Nelson/Marek 1983 .Kelly . .$135,00044 Catalina/Morgan 440 2007 . . .Bill . .$295,00044 Hunter AC 2006 . . . . . . . . . . .Al . .$229,90044 Beneteau 1996 . . . . . . . .John B. . .$139,00044 Mason 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly . .$229,000
44 Alden 1983 . . . . . . . . . . .Scott P. . .$159,00043 Menorquin 130 2004 . . . . . .Alan . .$299,90043 Hans Christian 1989 . . . .Scott H. . .$209,00043 Endeavour 1980 . . . . . . . . .Linda . .$127,50042 Hunter 426DS 2003 . . . . . .Linda . .$194,90042 Hunter Passage 2001 . . . . . .Brad . .$159,00042 Hunter Passage 1996 . . . .John M. . .$135,00042 Hunter Passage 1994 . . . .John B. . .$120,00042 Catalina MKII 2006 . . . . . . .Brad . .$259,50042 Catalina 1997 . . . . . . . . . . .Brad . .$139,50042 Endeavour Center Cockpit 1987 .Alan . .$119,90041DS Hunter 2008 Warranty .Massey . .Clearance41 Hunter 410 1998 . . . . . . . .Linda . .$124,90041 Maine Catamaran 2003 . . . . .Alan . .$429,00041 Morgan Classic 1988 . . . .Scott P. . .$109,50041 Sigma Shoal Draft 1986 . . . . . .Al . . .$84,90041 Cheoy Lee Yawl 1965 . . . . . .Brad . .$195,00040 Island Packet 1995 . . . . . . . .Joe . .$224,90041 Kings Legend 1981 . . . . .Scott H. . . .$94,00040 Catalina 400 2006 . . . . . . . . . .Al . .$224,00040 Dean Catamaran 1994 . . . .Susan . .$165,00040 Hunter 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad . . .$74,50040 Gulfstar Center Cockpit 1982 Scott P. . . .$89,00040 Hood Gulfstar 1976 . . . . . . .Kelly . . .$99,00039 Corbin Cutter 1979 . . . . . . .Kelly . . .$88,00038 Hunter 2009 Warranty . . .Massey . .Clearance
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BOATS WANTED_________________________________________
Wanted. Sailboat with trailer. 18-24 feet.Fixed keel. Cape Dory, Sea Sprite, Seafarer,Compac, Hurley, Precision, etc. (228) 324-6504. (6/10)_________________________________________Sunfish and Sunfish Rigs Wanted. TSS YouthSailing, Inc., Tampa Youth Sailing, an organiza-tion to which donations are tax deductible, is ingreat need of sailing rigs for Sunfish sailboats. Ifyou have a Sunfish rig (mast, sail and spars.)which you are not using, please consider a giftto us. Go to www.tssyouthsailing.org and clickon Contact Us._________________________________________SEA SCOUTS of St. Pete need donatedSunfish and a 26- to 27-ft sailboat to holdyouth sailing classes on Boca Ciega Bay inTampa Bay area. All donations are fully tax-deductible. See our Web site www.seascoutst-pete.org, or call (727) 345-9837.
BOATS & DINGHIES_________________________________________
Flying Scot. Built 2002, #5455. Excellent, rac-ing package, two sets of sails (one used threetimes). White hull, blue waterline. Aluminumtrailer, cover, fast boat. Everything you needto win. $9,500. Located Palmetto, FL. (941)729-8228. (8/10)
1979 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 on aluminumtrailer with brakes. New 1 GM Yanmar diesel,new Mack headsail roller furler. All lines leadaft. $25,000. Can deliver. (828) 226-6123.(8/10)
Catalina Capri 25. Popular racer outfitted forcompetition. Responsive tender helm, fun tosail. North main, 155 & spinnaker. Draws 5.5,roomy cockpit 9-foot beam, 5-horse Johnsonruns great. Jacksonville (414) 510-9338. [email protected]. (8/10)
26X Macgregor 2000. Ready to sail or traileraway. Trailer included. 50 hp Honda freshfrom annual service. $15,500. Terms consid-ered 1/3 down. Glenn at (251) 209-6177.(8/10)_________________________________________Catalina 27 with 2008, 8 hp Yamaha withelectric start. 23 hours d/s/w inst. tiller autopilot. All you need to sail away. $9995. Termsconsidered 1/3 down. Glenn at (251) 209-6177. (8/10)_________________________________________Sailboat J27, 1985, hull # 111, good condi-tion & sail inventory. New rigging '08. Newbottom Nov 2009, $ 12,500. Will deliver fromUS Virgin Islands. Jerry: (340) 690-3459 [email protected]. (7/10)
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1987 CATALINA 30. This shoal-draft standardrig model has Quantum sails, propanestove/oven, Universal diesel, inflatable dinghyand is ready for cruising. $26,900 Sarasota, Fl.Contact [email protected]. (7/10)
1982 John Marples 30’ trimaran. $25,000.Professionally built. Kick-up rudder, draft lessthan 30”. Fun and fast. Boomless main, 150%genoa plus lots more. http://home.rr.com/johnandpeggy. Apollo Beach, FL. (239) 292-1234. (8/10)
$25,000 – 30’ custom built, aft cabin, cut-ter rigged ketch. The hull & Volvo engine &transmission were completely re-conditionedin 2007. Hand laid up fiberglass hull. Built inSweden in 1980. Main cabin has 6-foot set-tee/berths each side and a semi-enclosed for-ward V-berth. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. ContactTom O’Brien (941) 518-0613. [email protected]. (6/10)
30’ Hunter Cherubini 1982 with Yanmardiesel, Bimini, dodger, Harken roller furling,new Genoa, Autohelm 3000 autopilot,marine air conditioning, hot and cold pres-sure water, bow sprit w/anchor roller, Imrongreen top sides, very well maintained. Asking$15,900. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100.
1978 Ericson 30, Good condition. Repow-ered in 2004 with Kubota diesel, runs great.Roller furler, anchor windlass, 4ft draft.Located Tampa, FL. Asking $16,500 or bestoffer. Contact Scott (813) 340-9599. (6/10a)
1983 Allmand 31 Sloop for sale. $28,500. 44’mast, 4 foot draft. Bristol condition, loaded andready to go cruising! Call Capt. Marti (305)731-7315. For specs [email protected]
C&C 32, 1981, centerboard 4' 5" to 7' 5".Good sails, good ground tackle, hard dinghy,Yanmar diesel, Bimini, dodger, spinnakergear, two-burner propane stove. $20,000 orbest offer. Apollo Beach, (813) 634-4596.(8/10)
1977 Cheoy Lee Offshore 33 Ketch withPerkins 4-108. Loaded with new upgradedequipment. Only 3' 8" draft. Recent Awl-Grip,Wind Gen, Solar, Windlass, Refrig, Propane,GPS, H&C Pressure water, Head with Showerand more. A classic beauty asking $30,500.www.CortezYachts.com or (941) 792-9100.
Hans Christian 33T- Bluewater cruiser 1981.Updated w/50hp Yanmar diesel (new 17hrs),New Electronics: Raymarine S1 autopilot,Garmin 4208 radar/GPS/map plotter. AirMarine wind generator, Harken roller furlers,Genoa and Jib sails. Classic teak interior,queen-sized bed Captain’s berth, A/C, heater;stand-up shower, marble sink. Galley com-plete with new refrigeration system, alcoholstove/oven. Docked Fairhope, Alabama.$122,800 Inquiries contact (228) 332-0554,[email protected]. (8/10a)
Hans Christian 33T, 1982. 30hp Yanmardiesel. Cutter-rigged. Roller furling main,headsail and staysail. Solar panel, propane,refrig, Garmin 182C Chartplotter/GPS. SSBIcom. Hard Dodger. True Bluewater cruiser.New electric windlass. RIB dinghy with 15hpOB. Lots of Gear/spares. No teak decks. Noblisters. Cortez Yachts Sales, Cortez, FL. Asking $78,000, (941) 792-9100.
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45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . .$134,90042' Vagabond 1980 - Project . . . .$39,50040' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,500 39' Corbin PH 1984 . . . . . . . . . . .$98,00033' Hans Christian 1982 . . . . . . . .$78,00033' Cheoy Lee 1977 . . . . . . . . . . .$30,50030' Hunter 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,90030' Catalina 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,500
POWER34' Silverton 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,00034' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Diesels . .$49,00028' Luhrs Twin Gas 1972 . . . . . . .$13,90028' Sheffield Diesel/Charter Biz . .$Offers26' Pacemaker 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,90020' Shamrock 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900WE HAVE BUYERS — LISTINGS WANTED
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Victory 35 1995 cruising catamaran, 35x16,Roomy, Comfortable, 10 ports, 6 hatches,easy to sail. 38hp diesel, well equipped, freshupgrades. Asking 130K. Tampa Bay. Details atwww.sailboatlistings.com. (813) 431-8268.(8/10)
35 Over Seas Cutter, 1984. WeatherlySwedish design, Volvo 2005 hand-start, 5’ 7”draft. Needs new stove, reinstall sink andhead. Drydocked Key West. $35,000. StewartMarine, Miami, since 1972. (305) [email protected] www.marine-source.com. (7/10)
2002 Catalina 36 MK II. Original owners! Flex-o-Fold prop, 2 Mermaid A/C, dripless stuffingbox, Ultraleather, Raymarine gauges, Garminchartplotter, windlass, Quantum 155% jib,Stereo/ CD, TV/ DVD. Draws 4'5" LIKE NEW!$114,500. Diane (239) 850-4935. Cape Coral.(6/10)
KROGEN 38 Centerboard Cutter 1983.Excellent condition, located Pensacola.Extensively equipped for cruising, Aires,Ampair, Profurl, Harken, Sailing Dinghy. SSB,Refrigeration, Radar etc. $119,500 call JohnGear, Krogen Yachts, (772) 286-0171. (8/10)
39’ CORBIN PILOT HOUSE 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. $98,000. Cortez Yacht Sales(941) 792-9100
1977 CT 41 Pilothouse. New interior paint,varnish ceilings, cushions. Teak decksremoved except in cockpit, new life lines andstanding rigging. Great offshore boat. (772)463-7031. Leave message. (8/10)
42 Irwin Ketch, 1977. Roller main, ‘99,60hp. Westerbeke, air conditioning, genera-tor, 4 ‘6” board up. Stout 29,000-poundcruiser. All new opening ports.$49,500. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972.(305) 815-2607, [email protected]. (7/10)
42’ VAGABOND KETCH 1980, CenterCockpit, aft cabin walk thru with 3 Cabins,2 Heads, propane stove, h&c water, refrig,microwave, bbq, gps, radar, vhf, ssb, speed& depth, auto pilot, solar panel, invert-er/charger, dodger, Bimini, 5 sails, electricwindlass, 4 anchors, Perkins Diesel ready tobe installed. Interior suffered some waterdamage. $39,500. www.CortezYachts.com.(941) 792-9100. (5/10)
423 Beneteau 2007. Fully equipped. A/C,Bow Thruster, Dinghy Davits & Caribe 9’ 6”.Honda 9.9hp. Top condition, Dodger, Bimini,full Nav & radar. Based in Ft. Lauderdale. PaulRoy. (954) [email protected]. $235,000. (6/10)
Two-ton IOR boat, 44’, carbon fiber hull, rodrigging, hydraulics, much gear, many sails,recent bottom paint. 8’ draft. VW Rabbitdiesel. Good dinghy/motor. PHRF 33. Formerworld champ. Won Admiralty Cup forEngland in 1981. Designed by Ed Dubois.$80,000. (904) 335-1264. (6/10)
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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. $134,900Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
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Parts & Parts – Must sell inventory. New –blocks, cleats, travelers, etc. Lines—all sizes,colors, and lengths. And much more. [email protected] for complete listing& prices. (6/10)_________________________________________Harken 6:1 Main Sheet block. Excellentworking condition and comes with line.$200(813) 393-6197, Apollo Beach, FL (5/10)_________________________________________Sailboat Wheel: 42-inch Edson 6-spokedestroyer wheel, stainless steel, 1-inch bore.Like new. $199. E-mail vances105@ com-cast.net, or call Russell at 239-471-2757.(8/10)
CREW WANTED_________________________________________
Lady Shipmate Wanted. This sailboat skipperis looking for a lady shipmate. She must be fitand trim and enjoy sailboats. Good lookingcould be important. Fred at (727) 787-9231.(7/10)
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Donate your boat to the Safe Harbor BoysHome, Jacksonville, Fl. Setting young lives on atrue path. Please consider donating your work-ing vessel. http://boyshome.com/ or call (904)757-7918, e-mail [email protected].
HELP WANTED_________________________________________
Marine Technician Wanted. Annapolis, MD.We are a growing rigging and marine servicescompany in need of a highly experiencedinstallation and service technician. We offercompetitive wages and benefits (vacation,health, dental, 401K). This individual musthave in depth knowledge of marine electricaland mechanical systems. Carpentry and otherskills are a plus. Must have a clean drivingrecord. Please e-mail your resume [email protected]. (7/10)_________________________________________Sponsor Wanted. Business to sponsor ourCrew Web pages online and get an ad in themagazine and on our Web site in return for reg-ular monthly payment to us to keep the CrewWeb pages going and regularly updated. Couldbe ideal for a racing-related company. [email protected]. (941) 795-8704_________________________________________
Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do youprefer to sell yachts from your home office? Ifyou do and are a proven, successful yacht salesprofessional, we have positions open for Floridawest and east coast. Take advantage of theMassey sales and marketing support, sales man-agement and administration while workingfrom home selling brokerage sail and power-boats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 forinterview appointment and position details.
LODGING FOR SAILORS_________________________________________
Ponce de Leon HotelHistoric downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 www.poncedeleonhotel.com
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT_________________________________________
BAHAMAS: LONG ISLAND: One-bedroom,one bath, fully furnished beachfront cottageon secluded Atlantic Beach-protected cove.Fireplace, screen porch, vehicle. Turn key.$750,000 USD. Fact sheet, photos, inventory:[email protected]. (8/10)
Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida“ Lakefrontmobile home cottage with dock on 20K acreLake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet,adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500(386) 698-3648 orwww.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (8/10)
Waterfront house with 140’ dock for sale onBayou Chico in Pensacola, Florida. 326’ oneast side, 256’ on west side, 115’ on water,85’ on road. Maximum water depth is 5 feet.$295,000. Call (850)748-1202, (6/10)
SAILS & CANVAS_________________________________________
SLIPS FOR RENT/SALE_________________________________________
Multihull slip for lease or purchase. BroadCreek, NC, just off ICW near Oriental. 30 feetwide by 40-plus feet long. Previously home toWindswept (Voyage 440). (978) [email protected]. (6/10)
DOCK SPACE off SARASOTA BAY!! Slipsstart at $117 a Month on 6-Month Lease.Sheltered Marina accommodates up to 28’sail or power boats. Boat ramp. Utilitiesincluded. Call Office: (941) 755-1912. (7/10)
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5 Mobile Bay Marathon. FYC5 Find Gulfport. LBYC5 Cancer Society Regatta. PYC5 PYC Race #2. PYC5 New Orleans to Gulfport. NOYC5-6 School’s Out Regatta. PontYC11 Gulfport to Pensacola. GYC11-13 Area D Semi-Finals. O‘Day. BSC12 Jerry Ellis, Jr. Regatta. BYC12-13 GYA 420 Championships. LBYC12-13 Bowlegs Regatta. FWYC12-13 J/22 SE Championship. FWYC18-20 Offshore Challenge Cup. PYC25-27 Round the Island Race. FWYC26 Glorious Fourth. LFYC26 Summer Splash Poker Run.
BucYC27 Flying Scot NA Championship.
Women & Youth. BWYC28-30 Flying Scot NA Championship.
BWYCJULY1-2 Flying Scot NA Championship.
BWYC3 Patriot’s Day Race. PBYC3-4 Horn Island Hop. OSYC3-4 Olympic Festival. PYC3-4 USODA Gulf Coast
Championship. PYC10-11 Meigs Regatta. FWYC10-11 Horn Island Hop. OSYC10-11 Sears. Bemis& Smythe
Semi-Finals. PontYC15-16 Memorial Hospital Jr. Regatta.
GYC17 Fast Women Regatta. PointYC17-18 Summer Regatta. MYC17-18 Birthday Regatta. PCYC17-18 Birthday Regatta J22. PCYC17-18 Bastille Day. NOYC24 Bikini Regatta. NYCP24-25 Weatherly Regatta. GYC24-25 GYA J22. PCYC24-25 Summer in the Pass-Finn. PCYC29-1 USSA Single Handed
Championship. PYC31 Good Restaurant Race - LBYC31-1 Junior Lipton Regatta. GYC
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Absolute Tank Cleaning..............................33Advanced Sails ...........................................36All American Boat Storage..........................34Allstate Insurance .......................................26AlpenGlow .................................................17Aqua Graphics ...........................................33Atlantic Sail Traders ....................................36Aurinco Solar .............................................34Bacon Sails .................................................37Banner Bay Marine.....................................34Beaver Flags ...............................................34Beneteau Sailboats.....................................BCBeta Marine ...............................................15Bluewater Insurance ...................................11Bluewater Sailing School ........................5, 19Boaters’ Exchange......................................20BoatNames.net ..........................................33BoatUS.......................................................29Borel ..........................................................35Bo’sun Supplies ..........................................21Capt. Bill Robinson.....................................34Capt. Marti Brown .....................................34Capt. Rick Meyer........................................34Capt. Ron’s Marine Repair..........................33Catalina Yachts ....................................IFC,2OCatamaran Boatyard ..................................34Cedar Mills Yacht Sales.................................8Clearwater Municipal Marina .....................27CopperCoat ...............................................18Cortez Yacht Brokerage..............................64CPT Autopilot ............................................64Cruising Solutions ......................................18Defender Industries ....................................40Dockside Radio ..........................................47Doctor LED ...........................................30,35Doyle/Ploch Sails........................................37Dunbar Sales.............................................IFCDwyer mast................................................64Eastern Yachts/Beneteau ............................BCEau Gallie Boatworks ..................................15Edenton Harbor Marina .............................27Edwards Yacht Sales ...................................61Ellies Sailing Shop ......................................33
E-Marine ....................................................35Fairwinds Boat Repairs ...............................36First Patriot Insurance.................................33Fishermen’s Headquarters ..........................25Fishermen’s Village.....................................25Flagship Sailing ....................................19, 24Flying Scot Sailboats ..................................64Garhauer Hardware......................................7Gourmet Underway Cookbook ..................42Gulfport City Marina ..................................16Harborage Marina.....................................IBCHarbourgate Marina...................................27Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack ..............................5Holland Boatyard .......................................34Hotwire/Fans & other products .................35Innovative Marine Services....................10,33International Sailing School........................19Island Packet ..............................................62J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales .......................60Kelly Bickford, Yacht Broker........................58Lanier Sailing Academy/Charter .................19Leather Wheel ............................................35Mack Sails ..................................................32Marine Canvas ...........................................37Marine Fuel Cleaning .................................33Marshall Catboats ......................................12Massey Yacht Sales ..............................IFC,62Masthead Enterprises ..................20,35,37,59Mastmate ..................................................35Matthews Sailing School ............................19Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau................60,BCNational Sail Supply ...................................37Nature’s Head ............................................35Nickle Atlantic............................................21North Sails ................................................49North Sails Direct.......................................31North Sails Outlet ......................................64Ocean Isles Marina.....................................27Old Towne Yacht Sales ...............................59Pasadena Marina..................................11, 27Patriot Yacht Services .................................17Pelican’s Perch Marina................................25Pier 17 ..................................................33,35
Porpoise Used Sails.....................................37Port Royal Landing.....................................27Prop Glop ..................................................36Puerto Isla Mujeres.....................................10Quantum Sails ...........................................37Regatta Pointe Marina................................27Regatta Pointe Marina River Race.................9Regatta Time in Abaco ...............................13Rigging Only..............................................36Rogue Wave Yachts Sales ...........................58Rparts Refrigeration....................................46RS Sailboats................................................28Sail Repair ..................................................37Sailing Florida Charters ..............................19Sailing Florida Sailing School......................19Sailrite........................................................31Schurr Sails ................................................38Scuba Clean...............................................33Sea School .................................................23Sea Tech ....................................................64Sea Worthy Goods ................................36,43Shadetree...................................................16Snug Harbor Boats & Co. ..........................29Spotless Stainless........................................36SSB Radio Books.........................................34St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises.................19St. Barts/Beneteau .....................................BCStrategic Publishine....................................36Sunrise Sails, Plus .......................................37Tackle Shack.................................................5Tow BoatUS ...............................................29Turner Marine Yacht Sales ....................IFC,59Twin Dolphin Marina .................................27Ullman sails...........................................33,37Valiant Yachts ...............................................8Wag Bags...................................................26Waterborn..................................................36West Marine.................................................3Yacht Authority .....................................12,34Yachting Vacations .....................................41Zarcor ........................................................14
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make the swim back with all of ourclothes on, in the freezing water, andthere was no one on the beach thatcould help us. In my haste to go sailing,I figured that the silver dollar-sizedhole in the port aft section wouldn’t bea problem, as it was above the water-line. As it turned out, it wouldn’t havebeen, until the weight of two people onthe boat lowered the waterline.
If we hadn’t come back for that
beer, we probably would not have beenable to reach the shore in that frigidwater. That beer saved our lives...
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SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGE ...........Beneteau.....................................................BCBoaters Exchanges/Catalina.........................20Catalina Yachts ......................................IFC,20Cedar Mills Yacht Sales..................................8Cortez Yacht Brokerage ...............................64Dunbar Sales ..............................................IFCEdwards Yacht Sales ....................................61Flying Scot Sailboats....................................64Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack................................5Island Packet ...............................................62Kelly Bickford Yacht Broker ..........................58Marshall Catboats .......................................12Massey Yacht Sales/Catalina/Hunter/IslandPacket/Eastern/Mariner ........................IFC, 62Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina .....20,35,37,59Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau ................60, BCOld Towne Yacht Sales ................................59Pier 17 ..................................................33, 35Rogue Wave Yachts Sales.............................58RS Sailboats.................................................28Snug Harbor Boats & Co.............................29St. Barts/Beneteau.......................................BCTackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg ...5Turner Marine ......................................IFC, 59Valiant Yachts ................................................8GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES,CLOTHINGAlpenGlow ..................................................17Aurinco Solar...............................................34Banner Bay Marine ......................................34Borel ...........................................................35Bo’sun Supplies/Hardware ...........................21CopperCoat ................................................18CPT Autopilot..............................................64Cruising Solutions .......................................18Defender Industries .....................................40Doctor LED ...........................................30, 35Ellies Sailing Shop........................................33E-Marine......................................................35Fishermen’s Headquarters............................25Garhauer Hardware .......................................7Hotwire/Fans & other products ..................35Leather Wheel .............................................35Masthead Enterprises ...................20,35,37,59Mastmate Mast Climber ..............................35Nature’s Head .............................................35Nickle Atlantic .............................................21Pier 17 ...................................................33,35Rparts Refrigeration .....................................46Seaworthy Goods..................................36, 43Shadetree Awning Systems..........................16Spotless Stainless.........................................36Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision ...........5Wag Bags ....................................................26Zarcor .........................................................14SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICESAdvanced Sails ............................................36Atlantic Sail Traders .....................................36Bacon Sails ..................................................37Doyle Ploch.................................................37Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging..........64Innovative Marine Services ....................10, 33
Mack ...........................................................32Masthead/Used Sails and Service..20,35,37,59National Sail Supply, new&used online .......37North Sails Direct/sails online by North.......31North Sails, new and used ....................49, 64Porpoise Used Sails......................................37Quantum Sails.............................................37Rigging Only ..............................................36Sail Repair ...................................................37Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL ............................38Sunrise Sails, Plus .......................................37Ullman Sails...........................................33, 37CANVASMarine Canvas ............................................37Shadetree Awning Systems..........................16SAILING SCHOOLS/CAPTAIN’S LICENSE INSTRUCTIONBluewater sailing school ..........................5, 19Flagship Sailing .....................................19, 24International sailing school ..........................19Lanier Sailing Academy/Charter...................19Matthews Sailing School .............................19Sailing Florida Charters & School ................19Sea School/Captain’s License ......................23St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises ..................19Yachting Vacations ......................................41MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIESBeta Marine.................................................15RB Grove/Universal and Westerbeke ................MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDSCatamaran Boatyard....................................34Clearwater Municipal Marina ......................27Eau Gallie Boatworks ...................................15Edenton Harbor...........................................27Gulfport City Marina ...................................16Harborage Marina .......................................27HarbourGate Marina ...................................27Holland Boat Yard .......................................34Ocean Isles Marina ......................................27Pasadena Marina .........................................27
Pelican’s Perch Marina.................................25Port Royal Marina........................................27Puerto Isla Mujeres ......................................10Regatta Pointe Marina .................................27Twin Dolphin Marina...................................27CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONALFlagship Sailing .....................................19, 24Sailing Florida Charters................................19Yachting Vacations ......................................41MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS,INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING,ETC.Absolute Tank Cleaning...............................33Allstate Insurance ........................................26Aqua Graphics.............................................33Bluewater Insurance ....................................11BoatNames.net............................................33Capt. Ron’s Marine Repair ...........................33Fairwinds Boat Repairs/Sales........................36First Patriot Insurance ..................................33Innovative Marine Services ....................10, 33Marine Fuel Cleaning ..................................33Patriot Yacht Services ..................................17Scuba Clean Yacht Services .........................33Strategic Publishing.....................................36Tow BoatUS.................................................29CAPTAIN SERVICESCapt. Bill Robinson......................................34Capt. Rick Meyer.........................................34MARINE ELECTRONICSDockside Radio............................................47Sea Tech/Navigation/Communication .........64SAILING WEB SITES, VIDEOS, BOOKSBoatNames.net............................................33Capt. Marti Brown ......................................34Gourmet Underway Cookbook....................42SSB Radio Books..........................................34REGATTA ADVERTISEMENTS, BOAT SHOWSRegatta Pointe Marina River Race ..................9Regatta Time in Abaco ................................13
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College students, more thanmost, are always looking fora great deal. So, being a full-
time student living on studentloans and credit cards, when I sawan ad for a housemate for a houseon the water, I was there. This wasmy dream house. It had a privatebeach on Long Island Sound, andit was within my budget. Beingthe first to answer the ad, thechoice of rooms was mine, sothe upstairs room it was—myown private deck that over-looked a huge 60- by 90-footdeck below and a private beachon the Long Island Sound. It wasspectacular—for any budget. Butseeing the water and sailing on it—with the wind in the sails, the boatheeling as she cuts through the water,and the waves against the hull—aretwo very different things.
I was missing our 19-foot SailstarOrion that had given me so muchpleasure on the Hudson River over thepast 10 years. Even though this wasmy dream house right on the water, itdidn’t compare to the feeling of sail-ing. I was in sailor’s withdrawal. So,that October, when my neighboroffered to give me a 10-foot woodenSailfish, I didn’t care that it neededtotal refurbishing, or that there was notime in my schedule for anything butschoolwork and the part-time tech jobI had taken.
A Sailfish is a fun little boat thatyou sit on, not in. It has no cockpit,and it’s more like a surfboard than aboat. The Sailfish was the precursor tothe Sunfish, but without the cockpit,and it was made of wood. This onehad a gaping hole on each side of thetransom, and needed to have most ofthe bottom replaced with plywoodand fiberglass. Fiberglass work was nostranger to me. On a 19-foot Sea Raythat my dad owned, my brother wasdoing 35 knots when he hit the sunken
barge off Phillips Manor, NY. Myrepair wasn’t pretty, but it was func-tional. And so began the refurbishingof Hesparus.
Between schoolwork and my part-time job, and being your basic procras-tinating student, the refurb wasn’t fin-ished until mid-February (it reallywasn’t even finished then, but sailing,here we come!). Seeing an end to mywithdrawal, the fiberglass was almostcured. After some coercion, Wild Bill,one of my housemates, was up for thesail. Bill was 6’ 4”, about 150 pounds,and the most mellow, laid-back personyou could imagine, hence the “WildBill” moniker... We brought the boatdown to the beach, with our hats andscarves and gloves, and set her in thewater. The air was about 20 degrees,with a gentle offshore breeze. Wild Billand I launched her and set out for anice sail. We sailed about 200 yards off-shore, and she sailed well in the lightbreeze. We joked about sailing the 12miles across the Sound to Bridgeport.Then we remembered that we weregoing to christen Hesparus with a cou-ple of beers that we had forgotten onshore (this was extremely lucky). We
started to tack in toward shore for thebeer. After we retrieved the beer, wechristened Hesparus with some on thebow, and started sailing back outagain, with the beers in hand. We wereabout 75 yards from the beach; I was atthe tiller and Bill was in front of me.
The boat listed, and I thought Billwas being a wise guy, which hetended to be at times. “Cut it out,
Bill,” I said. “I’m not doing anything,” was
his response. Then he did itagain, leaning the boat
over, I thought. “Cut it out,Bill, or you’re going to
swamp us.”“I’M NOT DOING ANY-
THING!” was his response.Then the light came on. Each
time I thought Bill was rolling the boatto one side, water was rolling fromside to side. We were about 75 yardsout in the freezing cold Long IslandSound in February, wearing hats andgloves and scarves and boots, and wewere taking on water VERY quickly...
“She’s sinking! Paddle your assoff!” I shrieked. We both started pad-dling like crazy with our gloved handsin the freezing water, kneeling on thedeck, against the offshore breeze. Theboat continued to roll in the smallwaves, and we were now paddling aboat that was slightly submerged (thewhole boat), kneeling in the water,with the sail flapping. We were about20 feet from shore; she rolled to oneside, and when we compensated, sherolled over on us.
The water was so cold that wecouldn’t catch our breath. Even swim-ming/walking those 20 feet to shorewas extremely difficult, with all ourwinter gear on. If we hadn’t turnedaround to retrieve the beer, we proba-bly would have been so far out into theLong Island Sound that we couldn’t
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How Beer Saved Our Lives…By Brian Weeks
The Sailfish was the precursor to the Sunfish, but without the cockpit, and it was made of wood.