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10 Editorial: Night WatchBy Steve Morrell
11 Letters You Wouldn’t Believe
13 Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures
14 Bubba Examines the America’s CupBy Morgan Stinemetz
16 Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South
32 Our Waterways: Sarasota Mooring Field Opens; New BoatUS Florida Anchoring Sheets
35 TrawlerTalk: Using a Boat Show to Learn About TrawlersBy Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell
38 St. Petersburg Boat Show Preview and Seminars
41 Boatowner’s Boat Review: Catalina 310By Manuel Farinas
44 (R)evolution of Women’s Sailing on the Gulf CoastBy Troy Gilbert
50 Carolina Sailing: Little Boats and Big HeartsBy Dan Dickison
52 Annapolis Boat Show ReviewBy Roy Laughlin
55 Twenty-Five Things a Good Marine Surveyor Might Find Wrong With Your “Perfect” Boat
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58 Sixth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with 33rd Stiletto NationalsBy Nana Bosma
60 2012 Ronstan A-Class Catamaran World ChampionshipFrom GoFastMedia
61 Southern Racing: News, Upcoming Races, Race Reports, Regional Race Calendars
86 A Heads-Up, PleaseBy Samantha Goodson
19 Books for Sale26 Marine Marketplace40 Southern Sailing Schools Section47 Southern Marinas Pages70 Boat Brokerage Section 77 Classifieds84 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers85 Advertisers’ List by Category
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FROM THE HELM STEVE MORRELL, EDITOR
On page 25, is a short piece on the US SAILING report onthe Newport to Ensenada Race accident. I reported on
this in the June Issue (“From the Helm” page 6). This has per-sonal meaning to me because the accident occurred off NorthCoronado Island, an island off San Diego I anchored off once.But with the report, there are several lessons to be learnedhere relevant to anyone who has stood watch at night.
Experienced sailors were on this boat, the Aegean, (andone was from Bradenton, FL, where I live). All four werelost. It was a mystery because they just disappeared untilthe next day when very little, very shredded wreckage wasdiscovered. Only one body was found. What really hap-pened is just educated guesswork. I wonder if someone did-n’t just fall asleep.
GPS tracking showed the boat went on a straight lineinto the island’s rocks late at night. US SAILING’S finaldetermination was that “ ‘a key element of the accident waslikely an inadequate lookout,’ and that it is likely thatAegean inadvertently motored beyond a waypoint set beforeNorth Coronado Island.”
I’ve been on watch at night several dozen times, all pas-sages along coasts and overnight trips to offshore islands. Isometimes wonder if it’s easier to fall asleep in these types ofpassages than longer ones, because you aren’t used to it—like the Aegean sailors. You’re used to sleeping at night andbeing awake during the day—a normal schedule held bymost earthlings, as compared to the seasoned passagemaker.
My second overnight trip was to the Bahamas in 1979
with my girlfriend. We knew an overnighter would betough, because we did it the night before going down thecoast from Lake Worth Inlet to Miami. We were next cross-ing to the Bahamas. It’s hard with just two people, becausetwo help each other, but sleep becomes important, too. Solosailors must have it tough.
We were so tired on the coastal passage that we strug-gled to stay awake and drank lots of coffee, both gettingvery little sleep, keeping each other awake. We arrived inMiami the next day and slept what seemed like all day. Thatnight, on our trip to the Bahamas, we planned to both stayawake together as much as possible, but we knew we need-ed to get some sleep. We agreed—and promised—that ifeither one of us, while on watch that night alone, felt theleast bit sleepy, one would wake up the other to eitherswitch, or keep the other one awake. We had to overcomethe feeling that arises so often that you’ll make it alone andyour partner can sleep. We did several overnight passagesduring our three months in the Bahamas and never had aproblem, because we kept to this plan.
The worst night of the whole trip was that first nightdown the coast, when I wanted to doze off many times, butmy girlfriend was there staying awake to help. Our inexpe-rience made us more apprehensive about what would hap-pen if we fell asleep, as we were quite concerned about it.But we both learned to love night watches.
Night passages and watches are one of life’s greatestpleasures. Too bad about the Aegean.
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Keeping Watch
See LETTERS continued on page 12
CORRECTION ON OUTBACK REGATTA: “CAROLINA SAILING: SIX DEGREES OF BENEFITREGATTAS” NOVEMBER ISSUEI would like to thank you for the recent article, “Six Degreesof Benefit Regattas,” in the November issue of SOUTHWINDS.It was very much appreciated by our sponsors, mostnotably Outback owners Dave and Karen Desseyn. As apoint of clarification, I would like to point out that it isalways held at the Columbia Sailing Club where I am amember, and not at the Lake Murray Yacht Club. If it wasnot for the support and dedication of our members everyyear, this event would not be possible. Also, we are pleasedto announce the final donation to MDA was $10,000.00.
Thank you and we will keep you posted on the datesfor next year’s event.
Bruce SeiffertOutback Regatta Chairman
Bruce and all regatta organizers and participants,Our apologies on the error.
Editor
CANAL DUMPING IN LAUDERDALERe: “Canal Dumping,” Letters, August issue (letter was about observing a resident in Fort Lauderdale who wasseen dumping his yard trash and dog doo in the canal)Tell them to call Broward County Dept. of EnvironmentalProtection.
Stuart KrantzWildlife Preservationist
ORIGIN OF THE OPTIMISTI have seen many articles that start with the ClearwaterOptimist Association and Clark Mills. Your article precedesall of this with the origin of the idea and the man whodreamed it. The photos from the family album will also benew to everyone.
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ARE DINGHY FEES APPROPRIATE IN BOOT KEY HARBOR?RE: “Boot Key Harbor and Dinghy Fees,” “Letters,”
October issueI read the letter from Mr. de Grasse and your comments. Inall fairness, I think the fees being charged are appropriatefor the services rendered. I am not an employee of the mari-na but have been spending the winters there for the lastnine years. During this time, there has been considerableimprovements made to the marina that make this an excel-lent destination point.
I think the fees are appropriate for the amenities thatyou receive. Adequate dinghy docks, TV lounges, large
LETTERS“Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.”
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comfortable sitting area with free Wi-Fi, ice, dinghy waterstations, trash/hazardous materials disposal, vehicle park-ing, bike racks, work shop, mail package delivery, library,showers/Laundromat, helpful staff, etc.
Let’s just say for purposes of this discussion that withadequate staff to operate the facility, the annual operatingcost comes out to $225 per boat. While the mooring fieldand wet slips may be near full during the winter monthsbringing in excess revenue, during the summer months thesituation is just the opposite. Yet the marina still providesthe same services year around whether on a mooring ball oranchored out.
So is it not fair to make each boater using the facilitiespay the same fees to provide for the operation of the mari-na? Both moored and anchored boats are provided the sameamenities ashore, with the boats on a mooring ball payingan additional $75 to use a ball. The “it’s not fair” argumentpretends that the anchored boats are somehow being treat-ed unfairly, when in reality they are getting the same privi-leges as the moored boats with the exception of a mooringball.
Whether you have the means or desire to pay shouldnot be an issue. You choose to live on a boat. However, liv-ing on a boat is not a right. Like almost anything else in ourcountry, it is a privilege. Everyone should have to pay theirown way. Just because you can’t or don’t want to pay therequired fee doesn’t somehow entitle you to make someoneelse pay your share. We are individuals and should notexpect a community to provide for our needs based on fair-ness or any other reason.
Jonathan BickelSV Papillon
Jonathan,I agree with you on many points. Absolutely, if they are providingmany shore services, those who use them should pay. And all theservices provided by the marina there are quite good and costmoney. But I am promoting free dockage for people who just wantto come ashore from their anchored-out boat and need a place to tieup (and not for permanently anchored live-aboards, but transients).There should be dockage all over for these people. If these peoplewant to use all the shore facilities, like the ones at Boot Key HarborMarina, then they should pay a fee. But if they just want to bringtheir dinghy ashore, they should be able to for free, or a for nominalfee like what is charged for parking your car in town (unless it’sfree, too). This, even though maintaining roads is a very highexpense compared to what a dinghy needs, and is paid for by gov-ernment. But I also believe that toilets and drinking water shouldbe free to all, regardless of location, whether from a boat, walking,or driving. After all, that is a right that only got taken away by toomany people living in one place, which required the need for toiletsand control of human waste because the land can’t absorb too muchin one place. And when you gotta go, you gotta go.
I’ll have to disagree with you on one point: Living on a boat isa right. If it’s a privilege, then who grants it? But maybe you arereferring to living on a boat and mooching off others. If that’s thecase, I agree. I just don’t like the direction I often see us heading in:towards a society where every single item is paid for and brokendown to its own user fee—a society I call a “turnstile society.” Someservices society provides should just generally be free to us all, so wedon’t all go nuts—dropping a coin in a slot for every move.
Editor
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.
For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center atwww.ndbc.noaa.gov
Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperaturesand Gulf Stream Currents – December
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Bubba Whartz, holder of a Coast Guardsix-pack license and the all-aroundchampion of guys who simply slip
through the cracks of life, had hisred baseball cap on, the one with aPeterbilt emblem on it, as hespoke with conviction about thestate of highly competitive sail-ing to Doobie.
Doobie is the bartenderetteat The Blue Moon Bar, a hang-out of a disparate gang ofcharacters in Sarasota, FL.She doesn’t take any flakfrom anyone, but she is also dis-tressingly good-looking, has a gorgeous fig-ure and usually wears leather britches that fit her so wellthat when she bends over to pick something up behind thebar all conversation at the bar stops, as if the assembledmultitude of male customers were struck mute.
I was in the bar as Bubba expressed his feelings aboutsailing. They were, however, not addressed to me, thoseremarks; they were directed at Doobie. I’m not certain howmuch Doobie knows about sailing. For certain I know more.Doobie, on the other hand, is a much more attractive vesselto fill with information. I have whiskers. Doobie does not.And I wear trousers that look like my haberdasher hadlearned his trade in Pakistan. Doobie, in her tight leatherpants, looks as if her clothing had been designed by God.
If angels looked like Doobie, I would change my wickedways today, tomorrow for sure.
“It’s like the irresistible force meeting an immoveableobject,” Bubba was saying, staring at Doobie, who was busywith behind-the-bar tasks.
“Doobie,” continued Bubba, “some sailing has gotten socomplicated and dangerous now that what used to be asport of gentlemen is a lot more like NASCAR racing, just agreat deal more expensive.”
Doobie looked at Bubba for a second and he, encour-aged, continued.
“I don’t know what a truly competitive NASCAR auto-mobile costs to campaign these days,” Bubba said. “Maybea whole year might cost as much as a million bucks. Some of
those costs are, of course,defrayed by selling partici-
pating sponsorship tovarious companies. Thecompanies pay a bigprice and get theirnames on the cars. I maynot be exactly right on allof this, but companieslike Hooters, Sunoco,
Budweiser and HomeDepot are big players on the
NASCAR racing circuit.“So let’s say we are talking a mil-
lion, just for argumentative purposes. AndNASCAR racing is real popular. It gets television cov-
erage all year long. You see those cars going round andround the track, endlessly. Sometimes there are wrecks,even cars catching fire. Cars flip upside down. Cars run intoeach other. The drivers’ compartments are built like forts.They have roll bars and other technology I cannot evenspeak of because I don’t know enough. The drivers wearNomex suits to keep them from being incinerated if their carcatches fire. The suits work most of the time.
“But a big wreck, cars going every which away, plowingup the infield grass, hitting the wall, spinning out and beingdestroyed by other cars going just as fast are part of whatmakes the fans at the track lick their lips. The specter ofdeath or serious injury is a huge attraction. There are peoplewho still have Dale Earnhardt’s car number, 3, on their owncars as a way of paying homage to Earnhardt, who waskilled at Daytona in 2001.”
“America’s Cup sailing,” the live-alone, live-aboardsailor continued for Doobie’s benefit—I was definitely onthe sidelines in this discussion, “is getting to the pointwhere someone is going to get killed. The boats, the IACCcats that are made with materials more suitable for NASAthan sailing, because of their extreme cost and the advancedtechnology it takes to make them, are getting so dangerousthat people sailing them are wearing helmets, crash helmets,like the NASCAR people are required to wear.
“There was a time, a long time ago, when gentlemenwho raced large sailing yachts in competition like the
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America’s Cup did so in blazers and whiteshirts and ties. Now, the people who racethe IACC cats look like they could just aswell compete in a roller derby.
“The IACC catamarans are so diffi-cult to sail that, in an off moment, ahull can get buried in the waterand cause the boat to flip, destroy-ing millions of dollars worth ofeffort and technology in ananosecond. The America’sCup is going in the wrongdirection, if you get mydrift, Doobie. Look at the peoplewho are sailing the boats. It looks as if,under their white jerseys, they are wearingbody armor. It could be simply an inflatable life preserver,which is a fine option when sailing a boat that reaches itsultimate stability when it is totally inverted, upside down.
“The best racing crews that money can buy are sailingthese boats, but, it’s my opinion, they are sailing on theragged edge of control. The America’s Cup has become allabout speed. It’s like the people who enjoy this approach arealso crystal meth users. The subtleties of match racing ofsimilar sailboats are something I happen to enjoy, as do peo-ple who know something about sailing and racing—a defi-nite minority of the American sporting public.
“The America’s Cup has become a billionaire’s play-ground. The venue is so rarified now that even those whounderstand sailing and who race for an avocation cannotquite comprehend how the sport got so far away from real-ity. Can the average person sail in a boat like an IACC cat?Of course not. Can they even get a ride on an IACC cat? Notlikely. They are too dangerous for the uninitiated. Racingthese boats has become so specialized that there are nowfewer people involved in actually sailing in the America’sCup than there ever were.”
Bubba had been holding forth so long that I thought hemight be thirsty, so I held up my hand with two fingersraised. Doobie caught the signal and brought us a couple ofglasses of beer. As she did, I noticed something about her,something I didn’t have the heart to explain to Bubba.
“As I was saying, Doobie,” Bubba recommenced, “the
America’s Cup as we have grown to know it andappreciate it—at least those of us who sail—has
gotten to the point where it’s so totally esotericthat it’s nearly impossible to understand.
The boats can sail at double-digit speedsand, with the right wind, accelerate 25
percent in seconds. How can a nor-mal sailor identify withsomething like that? Theanswer is, of course, a nor-
mal sailor cannot. And normalsailors are not exactly on a par
with people who like NASCAR rac-ing or football or baseball. They are
just a tiny minority.“So what we have here are boats that are
enormously expensive, costing millions of dollars to build.They are also so hard to sail that the best sailors in theworld, the cream of the sport, have trouble keeping themunder control so that the boats don’t crash into a wave andstop, wrecking the boat in the process. Each team is allowedtwo boats. It would be weird, but not beyond possibility,that during training for the big race all the teams destroyedall the boats they had and there was no America’s Cup inSan Francisco Bay after all, when it came to the year 2013.”
Then Bubba changed tacks.“Doobie,” he called to the bartenderette, “what do you
think the chances of that happening are? If it happened,would you give us sailors free beer on the day they didn’thold the America’s Cup?”
Doobie continued her chores behind the bar. She didn’teven glance Bubba’s way.
“Doobie, what do you think?” asked Bubba, more loud-ly this time. Again, she didn’t reply.
Bubba turned to me and said, “Doobie may be goingdeaf, I think.”
I didn’t have the heart to tell Bubba that Doobie had heriPod on and the ear buds in. She had not heard one singleword Bubba had said about America’s Cup racing duringthe five minutes he had been holding forth.
What we had there at The Blue Moon Bar on that par-ticular day was the biggest failure to communicate sinceCool Hand Luke.
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SOUTHWINDS is compiling a list for our website of allthe charter and boat rental companies, including sailingclubs in the Bahamas and in the Southeast U.S.—in theCarolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,Louisiana and Texas.
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Youth Sailing ProgramsGo to our annual list athttp://www.southwindsmagazine.com/yacht_sail_dir.php.
Educational/Training
Composite Boat Builder Certification, Miramar, FL, Dec. 17-19Broward Trades Training Center, Broward College,Miramar. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOngoing adult sailing programs. Family sailing. On-goingtraditional boatbuilding classes. (252) 728-7317.www.ncmm-friends.org, [email protected],
About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern StatesEffective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1,1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate aboat of 10 hp or more. Other states require boaters to haveboater safety education if they were born after a certaindate, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be requiredto have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state,go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.
The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun bythe Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education require-ment in Florida and most Southern states and also givesboaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) inboating safety. Other organizations offer other courseswhich will satisfy the Florida requirements.
The About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects includ-ing boat handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailer-ing, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermiaand more. Many insurance companies also give discountsfor having taken the boater safety education course.
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EVENTS & NEWS OF INTEREST TO SOUTHERN SAILORSTo have your news or event in this section, contact [email protected]. Send us information by the 5th of themonth preceding publication. Contact us if later. We will print your event the month of the event and the month before.Rendezvous we print for three months.
Completion of courses qualifies attendees forFlorida’s Boater Safety Card.
The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **):
**Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154. Generally held once monthly on Saturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule, location and to register.
**Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard AuxiliaryFlotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Eachmonth. The flotilla has found that many boaters do not havethe time to attend the courses, so it is now also offering ahome study course at $30. Additional family members willbe charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests heldbimonthly. Entry into the course allows participants toattend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.
US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST(NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX)For more on course locations, contact information, coursedescriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussail-ing.org/ Course_Calendars.htm, or call (401) 683-0800, ext.644. Check the website, since courses are often added lateand after press date.
US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course,December and JanuaryThe US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 InstructorCourse is designed to provide sailing instructors with infor-mation on how to teach more safely, effectively and cre-atively. The goal of the program is to produce highly quali-fied instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailingprograms. Topics covered in the course include: classroomand on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management,safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethicalconcerns, and sports physiology and psychology.
Prerequisites for the 40-hour course include being 16years old and successful completion of a NASBLA safeboating course. Holding current CPR and First Aid cardsis strongly suggested. Register at www.ussailing.orgunder training. Jacksonville, FL, Dec. 27-30. Florida Yacht Club.Jabbo Gordon will be the instructor trainer and can-didates will be sailing 420s and driving BostonWhalers on the St. John’s River. Jabbo Gordon at
[email protected], or call (423) 202-007.Jensen Beach, FL, Jan. 2-5. US Sailing Center of MartinCounty. Allison Jolly instructor. For information, contactAlan Jenkinson, [email protected]. Savannah, GA, Jan. 3-6. Savannah Sailing Center. Lisa
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Boat Rental, Charter Company, Sailing Club Information Wanted
Beach Cats, Sunfish, etc. — Small Boat Rental Companies
Bareboats and Captained Charter CompaniesSOUTHWINDS is compiling a list for our website of all thecharter and boat rental companies, including sailingclubs in the Bahamas and in the Southeast U.S.—in theCarolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,Louisiana and Texas.
For small boat rentals, this includes beach cats,sunfish, trimarans, windsurfers, kite sailing, sailingkayaks—any small sailboat rental in a private business,sailing club or community organization.
For charter companies, this includes bareboat andcaptained charter companies and sailing clubs, includ-ing for the day and overnight, whether long-term orshort-term, and for any size boat.
All of the above includes inland and on the coast.Send your information by email to [email protected].
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US SAILING Powerboat InstructorCourse, Clearwater Community SailingCenter, Jan. 27-29This course will prepare candidates to safelypowerboat in the US SAILING instructor courses and teachrace support and powerboat operators precision boat han-dling and sailboat rescue and towing techniques. It is rec-ommended that candidates have a Safe PowerboatHandling certification. Candidates must also have CPR andfirst aid, be at least 18, and able to swim 50 yards with andwithout a PFD. Contact Katie Ouellette [email protected].
US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat HandlingA great course for those who operate whalers and similarsingle-screw powerboats including recreational boaters,sailing instructors, race committee and other on-the-watervolunteers with some boating experience who want to learnthe safe handling of small powerboats, or improve their on-
the-water boat handling skills. A US SAIL-ING Small Powerboat Certification is avail-able upon successful completion of the
course and satisfies the requirement forinstructors seeking a US SAILING Level1 certification. This is a two-day course
with two full days; or a three-day course, parttime each day; or the accelerated one full-day course.
Dec. 1-2. (separate two-day courses). Dec. 15 (separateone-day accelerated courses). Best Boat Club and Rentals,Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dean Sealey. [email protected].(954) 523-0033
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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Announces Debutof Sailboat Builders and Designers PavilionOrganizers of the 35th annual St. Petersburg Power &Sailboat Show® have announced the debut of the SailboatBuilders and Designers Pavilion as a new attraction at the2012 show, scheduled to take place from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 atthe Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey TheaterYacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. The new pavilion offersbuilders and designers of custom sailboats a unique setting todisplay their custom creations, even if they do not have a boatavailable to display at the show.
Located at the northeast corner of the in-water sailboatdisplay, the new pavilion provides an ideal indoor venuefor exhibitors to showcase their sailboat design options andconcepts, and is expected to be of particular interest to
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Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs,Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups
SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on indi-vidual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sail-ing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC,GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wantedare about a club’s history, facilities, major events andgeneral information about the club. The clubs and asso-ciations must be well established and have beenaround for at least five years. Contact [email protected] for information about arti-cle length, photo requirements and other questions.
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Jimmy Cornell to Speak at 37th Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Gam,Melbourne, FL, Dec. 7-9SSCA will be holding its biggest party of the year whencruising enthusiasts meet on Florida’s Space Coast Dec. 7-9. Longtime SSCA Member Jimmy Cornell is this year’skeynote speaker. He will be joined by his daughter, Doina.
Attendees will enjoy two full days of seminars and canvisit marine vendor booths on Friday and Saturday from 9-5, where they will find a variety of vendors displaying their
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Admission is $25 for SSCA members, or $40 for non-members (or $30/$45 after Nov. 28). Those who pay thenon-member price, but decide to join SSCA will have theextra $15 applied to their membership fee. The MelbourneGam will offer over a dozen seminars on Friday andSaturday on a variety of topics. Jimmy Cornell will be pre-senting several seminars including “Planning Your DreamVoyage” and “Pilot Charts, Every Cruiser’s Friend.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingleand experience the renowned SSCA camaraderie at theVendor Appreciation and Camaraderie Cocktail Party onFriday evening ($10 per person includes two drink tickets andcold hors d’oeuvres) and at the gourmet buffet on Saturdayevening. Saturday night’s dinner will be followed by JimmyCornell’s presentation, “Highlights of a Sailing Life.”
All activities will take place at the Eau Gallie CivicCenter in Melbourne, FL (1551 Highland Ave.), located onthe ICW with plenty of room for anchoring and a freedinghy dock just steps from the Civic Center. For moreinformation, or to register, go to www.ssca.org and click onSSCA Events, or call (954) 771-5660.
30th Annual National SailingPrograms Symposium, Clearwater, FL, Jan. 23-26Presented by US SAILING, the NSPS is the premier eventfor sailing education in the United States, bringing togetherthe very best people and resources in instruction, programoperation, equipment and more. From pros to beginners,the symposium offers networking at its best. Anyoneinvolved with a sailing program can learn and have fun atthis event.
This symposium will have a schedule that addressesalmost every facet of sailing, from fundraising and budgetsto match racing and regattas. Volunteers and professionals aswell as neophytes and old salts should be able to take homea bag full of ideas.
US SAILING, the national governing body for the sportin America, created the symposium as a means to increaseprofessional development among the programs scatteredaround the nation. Some 200 program directors, schoolowners, instructors and industry professionals are expectedto attend.
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2013 Key Largo CatboatRendezvous, Feb. 15-17The 2nd annual Key Largo Catboat Rendezvous will be heldat the Upper Keys Sailing Club on Feb. 15-17. All makes ofCatboats, as well as all Nonsuch, are invited. Come with or
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Okeechobee Water Level Decreasesa Few Inches Since OctoberAs of press date in early November, Lake Okeechobee is at15.59 feet above sea level, decreasing a few inches sinceOctober. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1,which crosses the lake, 9.53 feet, and the navigational depthfor Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of thelake, 7.73 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.27 feet.
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HMS Bounty Sinksoff North CarolinaCoast fromHurricane Sandy
The Bounty sinking off the coast of North Carolina on Oct. 28.
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On Oct. 28, as Hurricane Sandywas heading north off the EastCoast, HMS Bounty was heading south, sailing closer toshore off Cape Hatteras, NC, in hopes of skirting by the
storm on its way to its homeport of St. Petersburg, FL. Butwind and waves proved to be too much for the 180-foot(LOA) tall ship, and the Coast Guard came to the rescue of14 crew members who were lifted by helicopter from twocovered life rats. Of the two other crewmembers—whoreportedly made it to the life rafts—one did not survive, andthe other went missing. Missing was the ship’s captain,Robin Walbridge, who was reported to be wearing a sur-vival suit. After several days the Coast Guard abandoned anextensive search. The ship went down several hours afterthe helicopter rescue.
The woman who died in the incident was ClaudeneChristian—direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, whoheaded the mutiny on board the original Bounty in 1789. Thenewer HMS Bounty was built in 1960 for the movie Mutiny onthe Bounty, which starred Marlon Brando as Christian. Sincethe original movie, the ship has been used in numerous filmsand appeared in many events, such as tall ship festivals. Itwas most recently filmed in Pirates of the Caribbean II. The
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Bounty’s website (www.tallshipbounty.org), gave thisaccount of the boat’s history:
The studio [MGM] com-missioned the ship fromthe shipwrights of Smithand Ruhland in Lunen-burg, Nova Scotia, tocommission a newBounty to be built fromscratch. Completely sea-worthy and built just theway it would have been200 years before, the newBounty was constructedfrom the original ship’sdrawings still on file inthe British admiraltyarchives.
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worldwide promotional tour, MGMberthed the ship in St. Petersburg, FL, as apermanent tourist attraction. Here shestayed until the mid-1980s. In 1986, TedTurner acquired the MGM film library andthe Bounty with it. He used it to promote hisenterprises and filmed Treasure Island withCharlton Heston in 1989.
In 1993, Turner donated the ship to the Fall RiverChamber Foundation, which established the Tall ShipBounty Foundation to operate the ship as an educationalventure.
In February of 2001, H.M.S. Bounty was purchasedfrom the foundation by HMS Bounty Organization LLC.She was in dire need of repairs at the time. It was decid-ed to take her to the Boothbay Harbor, Maine, “SamplesShipyard”—later to be known as Boothbay HarborShipyard.
The Bounty was returning from a stay in Nova Scotia andwas on its way home to St. Petersburg. It had recentlydeparted from Connecticut in hopes of skirting by the stormbefore the hurricane started to head west on its projectedpath. Many questioned the captain’s decision to take theship to sea in the face of such a tremendous storm, but hehad to make a choice as the storm would have battered theboat at a dock in Connecticut. A Coast Guard investigationinto the sinking will be undertaken.
US Sailing Releases Report onNewport to Ensenada Race AccidentIn October, US Sailing released its report on the sailing acci-dent which occurred on April 28 in the Newport (CA) toEnsenada (Mexico) race, where a Hunter 376 namedAegean, mysteriously disappeared. The only wreckage thatwas first found was so small and “shredded” into such
small pieces, that there was speculation amongmany about what happened. Eventually, it wasdetermined that the boat with four crew, whowere all lost, crashed into the north end ofNorth Coronado Island off the coast of Mexico,just south of San Diego. A tracking device and
wreckage on the bottom led investigators todetermine that the boat, for some reason, took a
straight course into the rocks and was torn apart.Boats were allowed some motoring in the 12-mile race,
and it was believed that the boat was on autopilot when theaccident occurred.
That US Sailing investigative panel determined that “akey element of the accident was likely an inadequate look-out,” and that it is likely that Aegean inadvertently motoredbeyond a waypoint set before North Coronado Island.
The panel made recommended improvements in theseareas to help prevent future accidents:
1. Always maintain a lookout, with a watch of at least twopeople, using audible waypoint and radar alarms.
2. Racers need to be made aware of the light obscurationzones in the Coronado Islands.
3. Each watch must understand the operation of the boat'snavigation systems.
4. The use of autopilots while motoring should be reviewedby race organizers.
5. To improve communication, racers should monitor VHF16 and race organizers should provide a 24-hour emer-gency contact.
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Sarasota Mooring Field Opens,Driving Away Some BoatersBy Steve Morrell
The infamous Sarasota Mooring Field, after three-plusdecades of haggling, indecisions and cost over-runs, finallybecame a reality in October with the opening of 35 moor-ings. Since these moorings cost from $250 to $345 permonth—depending on boat length—many of the previousoccupants who were anchored in the area moved away.
The anchorage, which has been free for the last fewthousand years—since the last ice age came and went—wasone of the most popular—and contentious—spots to liveaboard on Florida’s west coast. Everything from derelictsthat could barely stay afloat to yachts worth a few hundredthousand have occupied a spot in the bay, which lies just offdowntown Sarasota. Storms that caused some of the poorlyanchored derelicts, to be washed ashore, prompted manyover the years to push for a mooring field, with mooringballs anchored into the bottom, along with the idea thatcharging for a mooring would get rid of many of the dere-licts which wouldn’t be worth the cost of a mooring.
Another concern was the belief many on land held thatthe boaters were dumping human waste into the bay from theboats, many of which were liveaboards. Since a large numberof those land dwellers felt that those who live on board werederelicts themselves—living on derelicts—they were hoping
that a mooring field would get rid of the human riff-raff thatwas believed to be the majority of the boaters out there, eventhough many were on boats worth tens of thousands of dol-lars. A local newspaper reported that one of the residents in ahigh-rise condo—who could see the bay from above—claimed he could see the waste being pumped from boats,although it was only a year ago, on Nov. 16, 2011, whenapproximately 1-million gallons of raw sewage leaked ontothe streets of downtown Sarasota from a break in a mainsewage line. The leak was repaired 24 hours later, but in themeantime, about 40,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into thebay. Since it was a downtown main line, sewage from thenearby waterfront condos was definitely in that leak. I wonderif that resident saw that sewage from his condo. Some of itcould have been his.
The new mooring field is about one-third completed,with the total planned moorings eventually being 109.Eventual cost of the field is expected to reach more than $1million. The field will be managed by Marina Jack, the near-by marina, which has built extra restrooms, operates a pump-out boat and has a dinghy dock for moored boats. Boats mustbe insured, and no one is allowed to live aboard for morethan six months. Although only 23 moorings were initiallytaken, when all of the 35 moorings are filled up, the city plansto install more moorings until all 109 are completed.
Boaters who chose not to pay for a mooring movedtheir boats to where they are allowed to anchor, 150 feet out-side the field boundary.
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Since it was first made available at no cost two years ago,some boaters have called it one of the most helpful documentsto have aboard when anchoring in waters across the SunshineState. Others are saying it’s a great educational tool when theyare confused about local and state anchoring regulations.Now, BoatUS offers an updated “2013 Florida AnchoringInformation” sheet to clarify for everyone, from the boatingpublic to government agencies, the current status of the 2009passage of Florida House Bill 1423 and the five pilot mooringfield projects. Most important, the 2009 law gave relief tomany boaters and meant they no longer had to fear their boat“overstayed its welcome” and needed to move on.
“Every boat owner wants to follow the law, but inFlorida, some boaters, anglers and sailors may still fear a visitfrom law enforcement that will force them to move on froman anchorage,” said BoatUS President Margaret Podlich.
Four of the five pilot project areas include the city of St.Augustine, Monroe County (Key West, Marathon), city ofSarasota and city of St. Petersburg, which have establishedmooring fields and have passed local anchoring ordinances.These areas will be used to test policies that promote publicaccess, enhance navigational safety, protect maritime infra-structure and the environment, and deter improperly
stored, abandoned, or derelict vessels. As of press time, thefifth pilot area, Martin County/city of Stuart, was still draft-ing an ordinance likely to come on line in 2013.
The 2009 law also clarified the meaning of “live-aboard”: Full time, active cruisers who sleep on their boatswith no permanent residence on land are no longer consid-ered live-aboards under this law and, as a result, theiranchoring cannot be regulated by local governments, otherthan in pilot project areas. (For more: FLHB 1423, Chapter2009-86, Section 6)
BoatUS has been monitoring the pilot program andinvestigating its impact on boaters. “We recognize that thereare still boaters who have not heard of the legislation but con-tinue to arrive and enjoy Florida’s gorgeous waterways,” saidPodlich. “They should know it is illegal to restrict anchoringof non-live-aboard vessels in Florida outside of mooringfields, except in the jurisdiction of the five pilot projects. In2014, the anchoring ordinances of these five localities willexpire unless renewed by the Florida Legislature. In themeantime, boaters should know that anchoring close to anyof the five pilot program mooring fields today can be limitedby these participating local governments.”
BoatUS encourages boaters to become familiar with theselocal regulations and provide the association with feedback onhow they are working. To download and print a copy of theanchoring sheet, go to: www.BoatUS.com/gov/flanchoring-sheet, or for more on this issue and to provide comment, go towww.BoatUS.com/gov/floridaanchoring.asp
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When you see the word trawler, you may think of anold wooden shrimp boat, pulling its trawl netsfrom mast and booms. But come to a boat show
where today’s trawlers are on display and you’ll see how farwe’ve come from that fishing lugger of your grandfather’sgeneration. The only similarity between the two trawlers isthe traditional full displacement hull design and the fuelefficiency of long distance cruising.
Whether you order a brand-new boat from the boatbuilder or decide on a well-used cruiser depends upon yourbudget. But either way, there are many options to pick and
choose when scouting out the perfect trawler, and a boatshow is often a good starting point. While it may be yourdream to custom-order a brand-new boat, consider that theused trawler market is quite strong with many designsholding their value well. Depreciation of trawlers is oftenslower in comparison to go-fast production powerboats.
Lining the docks of many boat shows is a section devot-ed to trawlers of all types and where you will often findboth new and brokered trawlers. Full displacement, semi-planing, 60 feet in length or small enough to trailer, you canonly imagine how many different types of trawlers areavailable for you to board at each show. It is funny how themarine industry took a name that used to conjure up theimage of a crusty old salt aboard a creaky fishing vessel—the trawler—and now attributes the definition instead to acruising lifestyle. The trawlering life is now inclusive ofmore designs to please a variety of tastes.
The basic full displacement hull design is economical topropel with consistent and predictable fuel burn rates. Our44-foot full displacement twin engine Gulfstar cruises at 7knots burning 3.5 gallons per hour in almost any weathercondition. Some examples of this hull design can be foundin the Kadey Krogen, Nordhavn and Selene models.Conversely, in a semi-planing trawler, speeds of up to 20knots can be achieved. Think of a New England lobster boatdesign with its round bilge forward and a flatter hull aft,allowing the boat to get up higher out of the water and cre-ating less drag. Krogen Express, Nordic Tug and Fleming
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TRAWLERTALK
Using a BoatShow to LearnAbout TrawlersBy Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell
Nordhavn trawlers are great for long range cruising.
For the option of a bit more speed, try this Krogen Express 52, asemi-planing hull with a stand-up engine room and both bow andstern thrusters.
are a few of the many semi-planing trawlers currently onthe trawler scene. Some manufacturers refer to this as asemi-displacement hull. Tomato-tomahto. And then there’sthe Swift Trawler line by Beneteau, a leading manufactureryou may recognize from the sailboat industry. This SwiftTrawler can top out at 23 knots. Better watch out for themanatee zones!
Let’s move on to size and layout. The average cruisingcouple will often gravitate to something in the 40- to 45-footrange—usually a two-stateroom, two-head, single-enginedesign. Wide body cabins offer more interior living whilefull walk-around decks provide ease of line handling. A flybridge/pilothouse combination is common for dual helmstation boats although earlier models may have a lowerhelm that encroaches into the main saloon and doesn’tafford the visibility of the raised pilothouse. The raisedpilothouse has gained popularity in recent ye ars allowingthe captain and mate to travel in climate-controlled comfortregardless of the weather. This is a terrific place to curl upwith a good book or enjoy a steaming cup of coffee while atanchor on a chilly winter morning.
Certainly you may find trailerable trawlers in theneighborhood of 25 feet that are perfect little cruisers forshort-term adventures exploring nooks and crannies of ashallow coastline. And for the long-range cruising mindsetyou may seek out a larger vessel with a deeper draft.
However, if you select the long-range cruising trawler, youmay be restricted in your cruising neighborhood because ofthe deeper draft. So if inland cruising is your desire, thenmaybe you should consider a twin-engine trawler. A vesselwith twin engines often has a foot less draft than a single-engine vessel of the same length.
In rough seas, a round-bilged trawler may roll like a tra-ditional sailboat without sails. Sailboats have wind in theirsails and a heavy keel to help stabilize the boat in these con-ditions. Trawlers with active fin stabilizers or passive downriggers (paravanes) can minimize this roll, making the ridemore comfortable.
Another option becoming more commonplace in bothtrawlers and sailboats are bow and/or stern thrusters.While boaters have survived for centuries without this tech-nology, this electric or hydraulic accessory makes shoehorn-ing your boat into a tight slip much easier.
The engine room on a trawler is just that—a room. Twoor three of your best friends can often go down to the holyplace with you like a clubhouse. We get plenty of advicethat way! While you are sitting down there, you have fullaccess to both sides of the engine without being a contor-tionist. Batteries, air conditioners, potable water pump, gen-erator and many other lifestyle systems are easily accessiblefor preventative maintenance required in a trawler. Whenyou are at the show be sure to check out the engine roomsof all the trawlers to compare and contrast. Imagine yourselfperforming your daily routine of checking fluids.
This week we met a self-described former sailor whobecame enlightened after 25 years of crouching in the cock-pit and is now the proud owner of a DeFever trawler. Spaceand comfort became important as his weary bones retaliat-ed from too many challenging days under sail. While thisgent regaled us with his sea stories, we discovered that hissailboat was just about the same length as his new trawler,but the trawler is four times the volume. This additionalvolume offers elbow room both below and above deckswith no standing rigging to climb around. Let’s face it, someof us aren’t the strapping young sailors we once were, andcomfort is more important than ever.
Learning about the trawler life often starts with thespecifics of hull form, engines, storage and comfort, all
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Sitting between twin Cummins in a 50-foot semi-planing trawler.The engine room on a trawler is just that—a room. While you aresitting down there, you have full access to both sides of the enginewithout being a contortionist.
A Rosborough trailerable trawler with a tug boat beard made ofrope in Hopetown, Bahamas, trailerable trawlers in the neighbor-hood of 25 feet that are perfect little cruisers for short-term adven-tures exploring nooks and crannies of a shallow coastline.
things you can find out about by attending a well-roundedboat show. Don’t forget to consult the show program for fea-tured events and visit all the land exhibits, too. Factory spe-cialists are eager to discuss the big picture as well as the
minutiae so take advantage of their expertise and visit everybooth. You may be in luck and discover there are seminarsto attend which may also help you sort through all thetrawler factoids. There is always something new to learn inthe world of marine technology.
You can read all the journals and scour the Internet butas they say, seeing is believing. Details abound which mightmuddy the waters, and attending a boat show is like find-ing crystal-clear water…maybe to go cruising in a trawler?
See you on the water, Chris & Alyse.
Our calendar is bursting trying to attend all the boat showsFlorida has to offer in the next few months. Here are a fewwhere you can learn about the trawler life:
Nov. 29-Dec. 2. The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show Jan. 11-13, 2013. The Stuart Boat Show Jan. 29-Feb. 2. TrawlerFest Fort Lauderdale Feb. 14-18. TrawlerPort at the Miami Boat Show March 15-17. Panama City Boat Show March 21-25. TrawlerPort at the Palm Beach Boat ShowApril 4-7. The Gulf Coast Yacht and Boat Show,
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(If you have any ideas for future topics, comments about this arti-cle, or comments about trawler coverage in SOUTHWINDS, emailthem to [email protected].)
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Directions:Take Interstate 275 into St. Petersburg. Exit on Interstate 175-Exit 22 and continue to its end at the traffic light. Proceed for-ward four traffic lights. The fourth light is First Street. Turnleft on First Street. The Mahaffey Theater and the showgrounds will be on your right-hand side. Plenty of on-siteparking is available at the municipal parking garages and air-port surrounding show grounds. The parking fee is $5.
Visitors can also ride the Downtown Looper Trolley withconvenient stops on First Street alongside the MahaffeyTheater. Visit www.loopertrolley.com for schedules.
Visitors can also come by boat and dock for free at theshow’s “Come by Boat Dock”
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General Show InformationThe St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail merged in2008 to create one large show for both power and sail. Thiswill be Show Management’s 35th year putting on this show.
In-the-water sailboat displays will have dockage for 50-plus boats. Brokerage sailboats will also be on display. Thisis in addition to the many on-land sailboat displays. Alongwith these boats will be over 200 in-water powerboats andmore on land.
Over 200 exhibitors will be in the main tent, and thetent that visitors walk through to enter the show is devotedto sailing exhibitors, although many exhibitors have bothsail and powerboaters as customers. Many exhibitors in themain tent serve both sail and power, also.
There will be a large section for outside exhibitorsshowing both sailing products and services and traileredsailboats. This is in addition to the many trailered power-boats on display outside.
Sailing seminars, run by Sail America, will be held intents at the show site. A final seminar schedule will be avail-able at www.strictlysail.com at the St. Pete Web page andthrough the Show Management website, www.showman-agement.com. There will also be an authors area outside.
For kids, there will be free fishing clinics on Saturdayand Sunday with drawings for prizes.
Discover Sailing will also be offering free sailboat rideson Tampa Bay from docks at the show.
Cruising Outpost, the new venture by Bob Bitchin, willbe hosting the “Cruiser’s Party” at the show on Saturday,Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
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Our story really begins onThanksgiving night 2009. Wewere tied up at the marina in
Caladesi Island, FL, with a howlingnorth wind blowing outside our 1986 31-foot sailboat. My wife and I were snug-gled up while unsuccessfully trying toget a comfortable night’s sleep in thecramped V-berth. That night we came tothe realization that if we were going to beable to enjoy the “cruising life” duringour golden years, our aging bodiesrequired more comfortable sleepingarrangements than we had at the time.Thus began a seven-month search for apocket cruiser that would permit us to
Catalina310By Manuel Farinas
BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW
Photo courtesy Catalina Yachts
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The interior is well thought out, with plenty of storage space bothin the galley area and in the forward cabin for personal items.
spend several weeks on our boat without requiring the serv-ices of a chiropractor every morning.
After several months of online searching for availablevessels in our size and price range, we discovered theCatalina 310—which comes standard with a centerlinequeen-sized V-berth. We looked over the specifications andpictures online and decided it was time to take the plungeand actively seek an available vessel. We found one, named
Iemaya, which happened to be in St. Petersburg, FL—ashort drive from our homeport of Dunedin. The advertisedprice was right in line with what we were looking for, so wecontacted the broker and arranged for an inspection andbefore long, the boat was ours.
AccommodationsAs you step down the companionway, the very modernhead is to port. Included in the head is a handheld shower,which can be enclosed off from the lavatory. Storage underthe sink provides space for those necessities for the head.There is a locker with sliding glass right behind the com-mode where we store suntan lotion and other items usefulwhen at the beach.
The L-shaped galley with its two-burner, gimbaled LPGstove and oven, a two level 12-volt refrigerator-freezer withboth top and front loading access, and a deep dry locker, isa pleasure to use. The interior is well thought out, with plen-ty of storage space both in the galley area and in the forwardcabin for personal items.
The main salon is found immediately forward of thegalley and head, with settee seating on both port and star-board. The starboard settee is good for a couple to be veryclose together, whereas the port L-shaped settee is longenough for someone to sleep in. Storage is also availableunder both settees. But the batteries are under the starboardsettee, so the additional storage here is limited. The diningtable is right in front of this larger settee. Catalina providedtwo separate tabletops. One is a small cocktail-type top, anda second larger tabletop made of laminated wood is usedwhen we have guests aboard.
In the forward V-berth, the extraordinary item is thequeen-size bed on the centerline. My first glance at the salonof the 310 brought visions of chilly winter nights safely atanchor in a snug harbor while we sipped hot cocoa in itscozy settee. Four good-sized drawers are under the V-berth
BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW
The C-310 was in production from 2000 to 2006, and I feel thecompany made a mistake in not continuing the line a little longer,since this is a modestly priced pocket cruiser that provides manyhours of pleasurable sailing to its owners.
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The L-shaped galley with its two-burner, gimbaled LPG stove andoven, a two level 12-volt refrigerator-freezer with both top andfront loading access, and a deep dry locker, is a pleasure to use.
In the forward V-berth, the extraordinary item is the queen-sizebed on the centerline. Four good-sized drawers are under the V-berth and provide ample space for clothing and personal items.
and provide ample space for clothing and personal items.Both on the port and starboard sides are lockers for moreclothes storage. The one to starboard is a hanging locker,and the one to port has two very convenient shelves, whichwe use for storing towels and other larger clothing items.
The “cave” berth under the cockpit is also queen-sized,but we only use it for storage since we feel claustrophobicwith the cockpit sole so close to our heads at night. Spaceunder the aft cabin is generous, and we store our snorkel-ing/diving gear there along with the dodger, which we onlyuse in the winter. Access to the very reliable Universal dieselis by pivoting forward the companionway steps. This pro-vides ample access to work on the engine for most mainte-nance and small repair projects.
Sailing the C-310 is extremely satisfying. With the stan-dard 135 percent roller furling jib and main, the helm is wellbalanced with just a very slight amount of weather helm.The instrument cluster in front of the wheel is easy to readand provides all the information needed. Iemaya cameequipped with the Raymarine C-80 GPS plotter. This instru-ment provides us with more than enough information forthe coastal sailing we do. I am still partial to paper charts,
but the online chart has been a blessing a couple of times,keeping us off the shoals at critical moments.
To say that we are delighted with the C-310 is an under-statement. We have cruised in her to Gulfport, FL, and againto St. Petersburg, and both times we have had great experi-ence in the handling under both sail and power. Severaltimes, we have spent days at anchor in Anclote Key and atthe marina in Caladesi Island, and every outing has beenhighly satisfying.
We normally have a week’s supply of non-perishablefood on board, in case we make a last minute decision to“get away” from the everyday routine, and we’ve found theC-310 to have ample storage for just about anything wewant to keep on board for those quick getaways.
The C-310 was in production from 2000 to 2006, and Ifeel the company made a mistake in not continuing the linea little longer, since this is a modestly priced pocket cruiserthat provides many hours of pleasurable sailing to its own-ers. We have found the light air conditions in the Gulf ofMexico to be particularly suited to our boat, since we areable to skim along on just a slight breeze and be able to getdecent speed out of her.
Regatta parties are legendary on the Gulf Coast,and at one renowned event in Point Clear, AL,two sailors were vying for the affections of the
same woman. As the evening wore on and therivalry became heated, one of the sailors felt thatthe other was behaving impertinently towards theyoung lady and an altercation ensued. At dawn thenext morning under grand oaks, the two sailorsalong with their seconds standing by, drew pistolsand marched off 15 paces between themselves,turned and then fired. The incident ended blood-lessly with a misfire and a poorly aimed shot, butaccording to both parties, honor had been restoredfor all involved. The year was 1853, and the womanwhose honor was the subject of this duel had cer-tainly not sailed in the regatta, what was then con-sidered a gentleman’s sport only.
At a time when a newspaper editor would be chal-lenged to his own duel for simply printing the name of anunmarried woman in the paper, sail was transitioning fromone of transportation and utility to one of sport and recre-ation. Yacht clubs were organizing all along the Gulf Coast,and with them, formal regattas; it should not be a surprisegiven the time period that women were not included inthese activities, let alone inside the clubs themselves.However, change does come, sometimes slowly, but it doeshappen, and the story of women and sailing on the GulfCoast mirrors in many ways the larger battle for women’sequality.
It is understood that with war comes inevitable societalchange, and at the time of the resumption of regattas afterthe Civil War in the Deep South, big changes were occurringeverywhere. Young men returning from war were alreadydaringly pushing the envelope for the inclusion of womenat club parties, and against what they viewed as “boresomestag parties.” This left the “old salts” increasingly disturbedby the interest and growing active participation in yachtingevents by the “gentler sex.” It was remarked that, “to theutter dismay of the old regime, the gentler sex now wereactually learning to sail boats. In the estimation of the flus-tered old gentlemen of the ‘rocking chair fleet,’ this wasnothing short of scandalous.”
There were already documented examples of womencompeting in regattas, and oddly enough, several camefrom the early America’s Cup races. In one example, in 1886,an Englishwoman, Mrs. William Henn, raced aboard herhusband’s yacht, the Galatea. It is recorded that she wasbelow in the “pit, ” which was then a “plush facsimile of a
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Winners of the Commodore Bernard L. KnostChampionship Regatta in 1963. The regatta is in honorof a commodore of Pass Christian Yacht Club who was amajor proponent of women’s sailing, CommodoreBernard L. Knost. It is still sailed today. Photo courtesy ofPass Christian Yacht Club.
(R)evolution of Women’s Sailing on the Gulf CoastBy Troy Gilbert
Victorian drawing room complete with several dogs, a catand a pet monkey,” and all the while serving tea to the crew.However, by the 1890s there were a few women who actual-ly crewed onboard contenders. These were very well-publi-cized events, and doubtless, the articles depicting thisfemale participation in a popular male-dominated sportwere opening eyes nationwide; little by little, the cracks inthe walls were starting to appear.
The turn of the century marked a growing and irre-versible tide of change. Less than a year after a New Orleansnewspaper reported that sailing was “the greatest sport forgentlemen,” the leadership of Southern Yacht Club, consid-ered to be a bastion of holding traditions dear, passed a res-olution in 1904 permitting ladies access to every part of theclubhouse. Only a few months later, the club organized andheld the first ever all-female regatta on the Gulf Coast.Racing on her brother’s aptly named Knockabout class boat,Sinner, Miss Carrie Wuescher along with her crew of MissEdna Byrnes and Miss Aggie Roach pulled in the victoryagainst three other crews over the same triangle course thatwas used by the men.
It would take nearly two decades—and after womenwere guaranteed the right to vote by the 19th Amendmentto the U.S. Constitution—for these “all-girl” regattas to per-colate throughout the Gulf Coast with instances occurring atthe Pensacola and Houston Yacht Clubs as well as others. In1928, much to the surprise and adulation of the race specta-tors at the finish in Biloxi, MS, an all-female crew fromSouthern Yacht Club pulled into dock, having competed inthe 78th running of the Race to the Coast. Mrs. DorisZemurray and her crew had sailed the 71-nautical- mile dis-tance race from New Orleans to the Mississippi Coast andfinished second overall.
At Mobile Yacht Club in 1937, a startling and unplannedchallenge occurred at the Gulf Yachting Association’s mostprestigious of regattas, the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup inter-
club championship. At the skipper’s meeting the nightbefore the regatta, the contingent from the Houston YachtClub announced to all gathered that a young teenage girl
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The New Orleans Yacht Club women’s sailing team in 1993. Photocourtesy of Pass Christian Yacht Club.
Houston Yacht Club members, Fairfax Moody Hamilton (on theright) and her sister, Betty Moody, sailing. Fairfax Moody was thefirst woman to sail (and skipper) in the Lipton Regatta in 1936,making Gulf Coast yachting history. Photo by Skip Hamilton, cour-tesy Houston Yacht Club.
from their club had not only earned the right to sail for herclub, but that she would be at the helm. Never before had afemale competed in the Lipton Cup, much less skippered,and this announcement was met with reported shock andmultiple official protests from some teams. The youngTexan, Miss Fairfax Moody, had stepped into sailing history.
Forced to address this unprecedented dilemma, the flagofficers of the GYA immediately convened to sort out andmake a ruling on the protests. Not without some difficulty,the board resolved that since “the Houston skipperette hastravelled hundreds of miles to compete... that she beallowed to sail at the present regatta.” It was also furtherannounced in this same resolution that women be barredfrom competing or even officiating in future Lipton Cupregattas, something which was never clearly delineatedbefore because it was inconceivable.
After finishing sixth out of 11 boats, and having beatena number of the protesting club teams, a newspaper reporterquoted Fairfax Moody as stating that she “only came tosail.” It wasn’t until after World War II that the resolutionwas rescinded, allowing women the ability to earn the righton the water to represent their clubs and compete alongsideand against men at the Lipton Cup. The first women to doso came a full decade after Moody.
In 1938, a year after the Fairfax Moody “incident”—which had obvious influence—the Gulf YachtingAssociation formally created an all women’s inter-clubchampionship, which is held annually and was modeledafter the Lipton Cup. Honoring a commodore of Pass
Christian Yacht Club who was a major proponent ofwomen’s sailing, the Commodore Bernard L. KnostChampionship Regatta is still raced today in Pass Christianon the waters of the Mississippi Sound.
Women’s racing on the Gulf Coast continued to grow inacceptance and participation throughout the followingdecades with women actively racing Fish, Luders, Stars,Gulf OD and Lightning classes. Teams from the Gulf Coastactively competed for the Adams Cup women’s nationalchampionship, including its inaugural year in 1954. In 1977,an all-female regatta was held by the Southern Yacht Club,where 100 teams competed, dwarfing the participation atmost regattas. Any lingering doubts about the viability andinterest in women’s competitive sailing were quashed.
In an unusual transatlantic regatta in 1982, sailed fromLa Rochelle, France, to New Orleans—commemorating the300th anniversary of the settlement of New Orleans—over60 boats and crews made the arduous trek. Among themwas a 58-foot monohull, Kriter IV, which entered the historybooks as the first all-female crew to finish a transatlanticrace. The all-French crew had sailed for five weeks, andthey’d finished 16th overall. The skipper, Sylvie Vanek andher crew of 11 women aged 21-33, also made history on theGulf Coast by crossing the finish completely topless. Thisevent was met in stride by the men and women on the com-mittee and spectator boats, albeit there was some cheering.
Today the women sailors of the Gulf Coast are wellrespected and represented on a national and internationallevel. Many of the clubs have had female commodores, andthe Gulf Yachting Association was helmed recently by awoman. In a relatively short span of 129 years, from duelsbeneath oak trees over a woman’s honor at a regatta party totrans-Atlantic records, the Gulf Coast has had an honorableand colorful legacy of promoting and encouraging, notwithout some hiccups, a woman’s rightful place under sail.
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Early women sailors prepare for a race. Photo courtesy of PassChristian Yacht Club.
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The club, which has been in existence for over 20 yearsand currently lists 30-plus members, is as active as any sail-ing club with full-sized vessels. Twice a week, onWednesdays and Sundays, members congregate at a largepond in a nearby county park and test their radio-controlledmettle. And, with relative frequency, the club also hostsregional and national championship events. But even onthose occasions, it’s not just about winning and losing.Bonds are forged and friendships renewed – over dinner asmuch as along the water’s edge – and participants give theimpression that model boat sailing just might offer a fewqualities for other disciplines within the sport to, well,model themselves after.
The Charleston Model Yacht Club recently hosted itsannual marquee event of the fall, the Wisteria Cup, whichdrew entries from Florida, Georgia and across the PalmettoState. This competition is strictly for sailors who compete inthe East Coast 12-Meter Class, a fairly sophisticated, five-foot-long design with a mast that stands six feet tall.According to local sailor and EC 12-Meter organizerReichard Kahle, this year’s edition – the 25th anniversary ofthe regatta – was a fun event despite the fact that the windsrarely dipped below 15 knots and regularly surged to 25. “Alot of people broke stuff,” he recalls, “rigs and other gear,but that’s just part of sailing.”
Kahle, a marine distributor who began racing modelboats when he was a teenager, competes in both the Soling1-Meter (a 39.37-inch sloop) and the EC 12-Meter. In fact,he’s a three-time national champion in the Soling and a two-time national champ in the 12-Meter. Yet, instead ofdwelling on his accomplishments, he’d rather talk about hisfellow CMYC members.
“The biggest group, the ones really driving this club,”he says, “are the people sailing the Solings. They probablyhave 15 or 16 guys show up on any given day to race, evenif it’s just a regular Wednesday and not a big event. It’s likegoing to church; they’re out there regularly.”
He mentions Erv Kaiser, who he says has built themajority of the boats that are sailed in Charleston. “A lot ofsailors go to Erv’s house and he shows them how to buildthe boats. And a longtime friend of Erv’s, Bill Coates, is theguy who got me back into model boat racing after I’d beenout of it for a few years.”
Both Kaiser and Coates, like many of their fellow Solingsailors, are retired. Dick McGillivary is as well. A relativelynew convert to model boat racing, McGillivary is a formernational champion in several classes, including the 20-footTornado. He says he reluctantly gave up big boat sailing dueto a diagnosis of neuropathy, which makes it difficult forhim to maintain balance. “I sold my last boat to a guy whogave me an EC 12-Meter. I never sailed that boat, but it didcause me to head out to the county park and watch theSolings race one day. I was just standing around watching,and the guys there made me sail one of the boats. Rightaway, I was hooked. So, I bought a Soling, and I’ve been rac-ing it pretty steadily since then. Now, about five of myfriends have boats, too.”
McGillivary says that participating in this is “fantasticfun. The boats are so quick. They turn on a dime and accel-erate like crazy. You haven’t seen anything until you’vebeen on the starting line with 15 of these things. And one ofthe best parts is the affordability. I remember paying over$10,000 once for a single sail for my J/130. A suit of sails forone of these model boats costs under $100.”
According to Kahle, the Soling is really the more entry-level boat. “You can get into the water with a Soling forabout $500,” he says, but the EC12-Meter is more costly.“You better be ready to spend $2,000 to be competitive inthat class, and that means multiple rigs and different suits ofsails, etc.” The EC 12-Meter, he says, isn’t just more expen-
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Little BoatsandBig HeartsBy Dan DickisonBob Bowden, kneeling, gets his Soling ready for action with a little
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sive, it’s also more organized and usually more competitive.But that doesn’t mean that the action in the Soling class isn’tintense from time to time. Just ask McGillivary, who says, “Ithink I’m a pretty good sailor, but these guys are good.”
It’s not just the caliber of sailing talent that Kahle andMcGillivary praise regarding the Charleston Model YachtClub. According to them, the pond where they sail in JamesIsland County Park is one of the most desirable venues formodel boat sailing in the Southeast. “A lot of places havewater that is sheltered by trees or affected in other ways by
its location, but our pond is pretty ideal,” says Kahle. “Thevenue is centrally located and there are cabins you can rentin the park, so that’s great for out-of-towners. The perime-ter of the pond makes it easy to launch, and because we’renot really encumbered by nearby trees, we can set courses indifferent directions, so it’s pretty adaptable.” That assess-ment, he says, isn’t just shared by sailors from Charleston.“We’ve had the EC-12 Nationals here before (most recentlyin 2011) and the Soling 1-M Nationals, too (in 2010).”
The Charleston Model Yacht Club and its members willonce again put their special venue – and their sailingprowess – on exhibit in early December. During the firstweekend of that month, they’ll host the Region 3 Soling 1-Meter Championships. Kahle’s not sure how big this two-day event will be, but he’s certain of one thing. “It will besocial, and it will be competitive, and ultimately, it will be alot of fun.”
For additional information about the Charleston Model YachtClub, log on to www.cmycsail.com.
A cadre of Solings make their way across the pond. Photo courtesyCharleston Model Yacht Club.
A temporary launching ramp marks the venue for the CharlestonModel Yacht Club’s activities. Photo courtesy Charleston ModelYacht Club.
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The US Sailboat Show in Annapolis was a mixed bag thisyear. Overall, the number of new boats on display wasdown. The design revival of 2010–2011, the largely success-ful effort to put the dreariest years of the economic collapsebehind, has largely paused, if not halted.
Cruising multihulls were the small exception in the
midst of a large show mostly similar to last year. Leopardintroduced two new models, the Leopard 38 and Leopard48. The Leopard 38 is clearly aimed at the live-aboard cruis-er couple or family. It is an affordable and manageable size.The Leopard 48 is a catamaran that could be used either incharter or by the experienced bluewater cruising couple or
Vacation Basin was a new concept at the Annapolis show. Some of the sailboats herewere charter boats either for sail to prospective owners, or displayed to attract chartercustomers. Maryland’s State Capitol dome is in the background.
AnnapolisSailboatShow 2012More of the Samefrom Last Year, But the SpectacleStill ThrillsBy Roy Laughlin
family. Overall, however, cruising monohullsand multihulls on display were no larger andsometimes smaller than in prior years. Was thisbecause recreational sailboats have reached sizelimits set by the economy and technology, orwere vendors hedging bets against a slow mar-ket just prior to the elections?
The US Sailboat Show is the one in theUnited States where racing sailboats are on dis-play. The Ker 40, purely a racing sailboat,received a “boat of the year nomination” fromone of the magazines responsible for these des-ignations. Perhaps the economy is improvingenough for the one percent that racing boats are back on theshopping list. For those who can afford them, this was animpressive racing sailboat.
Among premiering monohulls, the Zen 24 by AOKIYachts is a family day sailer or weekend cruiser, as is thenew Norseboat 21.5. The Cornish Shrimper 19 was anothernew day sailer introduced at the show this year. It is a veryattractive wood boat for those who like novelty with a tra-ditional feel. The Hunter 40, the Dufour 36p, the Jeanneau41DS and Jeanneau 590 were all cruising monohulls pre-miering at Annapolis. Designating them in one categorycalled “cruising monohulls” glosses over distinct design cri-teria that distinguish them in terms of size, sophisticationand sailing technology. Interested buyers have plenty ofchoices among them to suit sailing habits and preferences.
This year was the year of the trimaran at Annapolis. Forthe first time in memory, multiple trimarans were on dis-play. Corsair, usually the only trimaran at sailboat shows,was joined by the Ultralight 120 (Warren Light Craft—onshore display); the SeaRail 19, a day sailing trimaran; theMotive Trimaran 25R, a flat-out racing trimaran; and theNeel 65, a 65-foot performancebluewater cruising trimaran. A proa, the Pacific Proa 31 byChesapeake Light Craft, joined the trimaran section toround out a notable selection of multihulls not usually dis-played at sailboat shows. (A proa is not a trimaran. It is sim-ilar to a sailing outrigger canoe because it has two hulls ofdifferent size. It is a traditional southwestern Pacific sail
craft, often considered ancestral to today’s catamarans.) Forthe multihull aficionados, this was one of the most interest-ing displays in years at an American boat show.
Annapolis has always been the craft sailboat showwhere you could see and buy sailboats of all sizes made offine woods, immaculate joinery, whether the design was tra-ditional or contemporary. This year, it seemed like craftwork was more widely used across all size ranges and typesof sail boats. Teak and teak accents are on many fiberglasssailboats. Wood boats of all sizes were on prominent display.Such boats are always a pleasure to behold, even when youcan’t use them just at that moment. Their diversity andnumber at this show is a distinctive reason to pay the admis-sion and walk the docks.
The number of new production sailboat designs has cer-tainly plateaued, and by some accounts, is declining. Thatleaves fewer boatbuilders to display at all boat shows.“Broker boats” are taking up the slack, and some showattendees were making comments, both positive and nega-tive about what they perceived as an increasing number of“used boats” at the show. Brokers offering previouslyowned yachts have always been part of this show, and havebrought exceptional custom yachts to display in the water.There may have been a few more this year than in prioryears. The buyer looking for a classic design no longer inproduction may find more reason to attend a sailboat showthan was the case in prior years. This trend will likely con-tinue for a few more years at least.
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The US Sailboat Showreorganized exhibitors thisyear to form a “vacationbasin” in Ego Walk, the canaland quay that is the oldest partof the historic harbor. Theyclustered a group of vacationsailing charter companies inthis area. It belies an unfortu-nate development for manysailors: Those who cannotafford a boat at this time, eithercharter a boat for vacations, or,if a bit better-heeled, will buy aboat to be part of a charterfleet, and use it when it’s avail-able outside charters. Willchartering become the domi-nant mode of extended vaca-tion cruising for American sailors? There’s a good chance forthat if economic trends and attitude shifts persist.
Where does it look like Americans will cruise this year?The western Caribbean, for the first time in many years, isnow mentioned frequently as a destination by Americancruisers. Belize, Honduras and even Nicaragua were men-tioned by sailors at the show as destinations under consid-eration for this year and the next. There seemed almost nointerest in the Mediterranean.
The US Sailboat Showincluded some well-attendedseminars this year. JimmyCornell’s new book, WorldVoyage Planner, was publishedjust before the show, and hepacked the seminar tent a cou-ple of times while he present-ed highlights from his newbook and fielded questionsabout bluewater cruising. Thesailboat show included oppor-tunities to sail skippered sail-boats on the Chesapeake. Eachcruise lasted about two hours,and was a great break from thesensory overload at the show.People sailed through the rainon Sunday morning.
The US Sailboat Show inAnnapolis, AKA AnnapolisBoat Show, is one of the twolargest sailboat boat shows inthe United States. Boats andgear that get a good receptionin Annapolis are often objectsof desire throughout the fol-
lowing year or two. Like sailboat designs, new product andsailing technology took a breather this year. What was newwas incremental change and improvement to existing prod-ucts and services.
The boat show management expanded the number ofbooths on the west side of Ego Walk. West Marine’s tentfilled an alley between the Marriott complex and the build-ing from which Fawcett’s has moved. Changes have notentirely eliminated the flea market atmosphere, with a mixof legitimate gear vendors and those selling lifestyle stuffthat, once purchased, is quickly put away and forgottenwhen the novelty wears off.
US Sailboat Show management said that the show thisyear was the second most heavily attended show since 2008.The crowds filled the docks on Friday, Saturday andMonday. On Thursday and Saturday afternoon, less pleas-ant weather held a threat of rain. Some vendors reportedgood business; others said they were “just okay.” Thecrowds came early and stayed until closing. The interest insailing is changing focus for sure, but not disappearing. Thisshow, like Strictly Sail in Miami, goes out of its way to makethe sailboat display and show experience a real and appeal-ing spectacle. For the most part, the Annapolis Boat Showwas a success in 2012.
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For the sailor who likes a wood boat of the best materials, notablecraftsmanship and pleasing lines, the Great Harbor 26 was anattention-getter at the US Sailboat show.
At the US Sailboat Show in2012, it was the year of the trimaran, with the largest number in several years. Fromclose to far are the Searail 19,the Motive Trimaran 25R andthe Corsair Sprint. Yellow hullsare part of the Pacific Proa.
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1. Engine wiring: Any electrical wires touching each otheror rubbing on machinery need to be spiral-wrapped orotherwise protected from chafe.
2. Engine plumbing: Install chafing gear on all hoses thatrub against each other or machinery.
3. Shaft-packing gland: Excessive leaking at packinggland. The packing gland should slowly drip whenengine is in gear.
4. Transmission shift cables: The most common reasonfor crashing the dock or another boat is that the littlenuts loosen or fall off from the cable hold-down clampsthat stop the outer case of the transmission shift cablefrom moving. When the outer case of the shift cable isnot secure, the inner cable will not allow shifting fromforward to reverse. When the operator tries to shift intoreverse, the transmission remains in forward. The oper-ator blames the transmission, the transmission is takenover to the shop for rebuilding, and the mechanic putsit back together the same way. Those little nuts need tobe lock nuts or double nuts and lock washers. A costlyexpense can be avoided by replacing these nuts at a costof under a dollar.
5. Engine misalignment: When engine(s) are run and putin gear, there should be no wobble observed at the rub-
ber hose of the flexible stuffing box.6. Hoses: Never buy cheap hoses. Even the best hoses
don’t last forever. Replace all worn, dried or crackedhoses. Remove hoses from through-hulls when youhaul and check the through-hull fitting. It is common touse a close pipe nipple under the hose; these are madeof brass or steel and corrode quickly. Best to use abronze marine hose barb-correct for the size of the hose.
7. Hose clamps: Use double hose clamps for all hosesattached to through-hulls below the waterline and with-in 12 inches above the waterline. Use the expensive onesmade with 316 stainless steel. Hose clamps, through-hull fittings and hoses are not the place to save money.
8. Through-hull valves: These should be mounted onwood or synthetic pads bedded to the hull. Gate valves,the type with the round steel handles should be replaced.Sea cocks, with tapered bronze barrels should be disas-sembled each haul, lapped with wet and dry sand papergreased and re-assembled. If any through-hull valves areinoperable, leaking or corroded, replace them with goodmarine ball valves. All through-hull valves must operatefreely. There should be a supply of tapered woodenbungs or plugs to fit each through- hull size.
9. Steering: Check steering cables especially where they
Twenty-Five Things a Good Marine SurveyorMight Find Wrong With Your “Perfect” BoatBy Capt. Allen Taube
If you’re buying or insuring a boat, you’ll need to hire a marine surveyor toinspect and write up an official report for the insurance company, bank orlender. First of all, there is no such thing as a “perfect” boat. If the marine sur-veyor turns in a survey that finds nothing wrong with your boat, good chancethe insurance company or lender will ask for another survey.
A few years back, we received a memo stating that marine surveyorsshould never use the word “seaworthy” as maritime law and nature haverepeatedly proven that no man-made boat or ship is worthy of the sea.
As a NAMS-certified marine surveyor, I’ve inspected tons of boats. Here isa list of the most common deficiencies I find:
connect to the quadrant. Replace frayed cables or wiresbroken at the thimbles or without thimbles. Replace allhydraulic rams that are corroded or badly worn. Greaseall grease fittings in worm-gear, cable or hydraulic sys-tems that require grease. Rudder-stuffing boxes shouldnot leak, add packing or adjust.
10. Aluminum mast: Brass or bronze fittings such as cleatsor winches fastened directly to the mast will cause alu-minum electrolysis. Winches of dissimilar metalsshould be mounted on synthetic or wooden base pads.There should be drain holes at the base of the mast,above but close to the mast step to allow saltwater todrain out. If there are no drain holes, the bottom of themast and aluminum mast step will corrode from theinside. Turnbuckles, shroud and stay terminals must bein good condition without cracks or corrosion.
11. Deck-stepped masts: These should have adequatelyreinforced decking or cabin-tops beneath the mast-stepand strong, well-secured compression columns below.A straight-edge ruler will indicate any deformationfrom compression at the deck or cabin-top near themast-step.
12. Spreaders: They need to as nearly as possible bisect theangles between the spreader and shroud. Downward-
slipping spreaders can cause mast failure especially fordeck-stepped masts. Spreaders should be evenly cantedupwards and mechanically (with wire and/or clamps)secured to the shrouds at their tips. Usually it’s the star-board spreader that has slipped downward – that’swhere the flag halyard pulls on the spreader. Check theupper surfaces of wooden spreaders for rot. If new onesare needed, use rot-resistant teak.
13. Portholes and deck hatches: These should not havebroken dogs or clamps. Worn rubber gaskets should bereplaced.
14. Electrical wiring: Obsolete or dead wiring should beremoved. Corroded wiring connections at bilge pumpsand other electrical and electronic devices need replac-ing.
15. Bilge pumps and high water alarms: Operable highwater alarms should be installed on all boats. All bilgepumps and automatic floats should be operable.
16. Propane tanks: They should be free of corrosion, storedin vented secure boxes or lockers on deck. A pressuregauge and solenoid (or separate on/off switch) must beinstalled.
17. Batteries: These should be secured and stored in cov-ered vented boxes. If the batteries are not in boxes withlids, the + terminals should be covered with insulatorboots. Terminal connections should not be corrodedand batteries should be filled to the proper level. Thereshould be a master battery switch and the batteries sep-arated into two banks: house and start.
18. Bolt or cable cutters: All sailboats venturing offshoreshould have these for emergencies.
19. Radar reflector: For all boats offshore.20. EPIRBs, automatic fire extinguishers, and life rafts:
They should be inspected and not be obsolete.21. Anchors: Vessels should have adequate anchors for
their size, and at least one heavy-weather anchor. Allanchor shackles must be seized with wire at the shack-le pins. All vessels should have adequate galvanizedsteel anchor chain. Cheap Chinese stainless steel shack-les and chain are not recommended.
22. Fiberglass hulls: All chips and scratches through thegel coat into the glass fibers must be filled with epoxy.Small blisters between the paint and gel coat are nor-mal. Large blisters will need to be broken open to deter-mine their depth (1/2 the thickness of the hull is regard-
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ed as a structural blister), dried out and filled withepoxy.
23. Galley: Is the woodwork around the galley stove pro-tected from fire damage?
24. Decks, cabins and cabin tops, corner posts. All shouldbe well-sealed. There should be no soft spots or leaks.
25. Keel bolts: These don’t last forever and will need to bereplaced if they are corroded, or show signs of leaking.
Use the above to see how your boat will survive a marinesurvey or as a check list to get it in good condition.
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The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted yet another wellattended regatta, this one with lots of hulls. On thethird weekend of October, 67 multihulls gathered for
three days of racing and cruising. The fleet consisted of 11Stilettos, 10 Corsair/Farriers, a Roberts Cat27, threeHobie16s, a SuperCat19, six F18s, 11 F16s, 17 WindRiders,and six Wetas.
About 180 sailors travelled from Georgia, Louisiana,Maine, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, RhodeIsland, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, the Dominican Republic,and all corners of Florida, to attend this annual event.
Thanks to all the sailors, volunteers, and sponsors whomade this regatta possible.
The fall weather was fresh with sunny skies and breezestarting light at 3 knots filling in to 6 on Friday. A front camethrough early Saturday morning that perked things up forSaturday and Sunday racing with winds up to 16 knots onSunday morning.
Friday’s Gulf of Mexico long distance race of 25.5miles took the Stilettos, a handful of Corsairs, and theRoberts Cat, from New Pass south to Big Pass, north toLongboat Key Pass, down to the USF buoy and to the fin-ish at New Pass. The first Stiletto to finish was PeterWormwood with Deuce Coupe after 4 hours and 41 min-utes. Randy Smyth, first to finish, was 28 minutes fasterwith his Farrier 25c. Early on, Rich Brew severely rippedthe main of his Roberts Cat, putting him out of the regatta.While the big boats were out on the Gulf, a well-attendedrace clinic was conducted by Jim Barr, the Sarasota SailingSquadron’s E-Scow sailor and fleet captain.
Jim Brown, who has been involved in the development
and design of modern multihulls for over 50 years, wasback again this year and shared with an appreciativecrowd some of the stories he collected over half a centuryof sailing and cruising trimarans, catamarans, and proas.Jim designed the Searunner series of cruising trimarans,and more recently, the WindRiders. You can get Jim’s bookat www.outrigmedia.com.
Saturday and Sunday races were held on beautifulSarasota Bay on three separate courses with multiple starts.The WindRiders had 11 races on their own course. The F16s,F18s, and Wetas shared a course, and each class got nineraces in, while the far-north course served up six races to theStilettos, Corsair/Farriers, and the other Portsmouth boats.
The Stiletto Nationals Championship was won bybrothers Peter and Chris Wormwood on Deuce Coupe, aStiletto 27, with outstanding crew Eric Macklin, who waslast year’s recipient of the Robert Buzzelli Perpetual Trophy.They finished six races first and one race second. MikeSpeth on Swim Mart took second, and Jon Dowd on Iguanatook third.
Charlie Barmonde was pushing it hard, in the leadgoing for the finish, when he pitch-poled Clockwork (one ofthe two Stiletto 23s and his Uncle Bob Buzzelli’s firstStiletto) on the downwind leg and buried his bows andmast in the mud during race five, the first race on Sunday.Ouch. He still placed sixth in the regatta that was named
Sixth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with 33rd Stiletto NationalsBy Nana Bosma, Regatta OrganizerCover: Ravi Parent of Bradenton, FL, and crew, took first in F16s. Photo by Rachel Harvey.
Charlie Barmonde was pushing it hard, in the lead going for the finish, when he pitch-poled Clockwork, a Stiletto
23, on the downwind leg and buried his bows and mast in the mud during race five, the first race on Sunday. He still
placed sixth in the regatta that was named after his uncle Bob Buzzelli. Photo by Nana Bosma.
F16s and F18s provided lots of color on the water. Photo by RachelHarvey.
Corsairs competing at a start. Photo by Rachel Harvey.
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after his uncle Bob Buzzelli. The Corsair/Farrier class showed some competitive
racing with both Randy Smyth, on his F25c, and Tom Reese,on Flight Simulator, a Corsair 28R, each taking three firsts.With only three points difference, Randy took first and Tomsecond. Third place was a tie between Larry Geller on ThirdTri, a Corsair 750 Sprint, and John Novak on Overdo, aCorsair 28R, with each getting 24 points.
The Portsmouth class was great fun to watch with tightstarts. Sean and Kathleen Tracy on their Hobie 16 Kat Toyztook a bullet every single race. Peter Bogacz on SuperCat 19took a second, closely followed with only three more pointsby Angelo Mehtala on a Hobie 16. James Burns, the fourthboat, went in when his traveller broke during the first racebut made it back out for the rest of the regatta.
The F18 class was won by Olympic 2016 hopefuls SarahNewberry and John Casey. Sarah took four bullets whilesecond-placers Jeremy Herrin and Erick Weinstein took fivebullets. There was a protest between the two first-place con-tenders that was lost by Jeremy, which cost him the firstplace. Matt McDonald finished third. You can read Jeremy’sregatta report at www.naf18.com.
This was an excellent preview of the excitement we willsee next year when the Squadron will be hosting the F18Americas the week after the Buzzelli.
The F16 class was quite the spectacle to watch, with 11boats flying colorful sails. Ravi Parent, who came upthrough the Sarasota Youth Sailing program, placed firstwith four bullets, Sam Armington took second, and SandraTartaglino—with a mere half point behind—took third.
The Weta class was quite competitive, as well, with alsoa mere three points separating the first-placer, Mike Mead,from the second-placer, Robert Bilthouse, followed by DickHitchcock of Weta Florida, one of the regatta sponsors.
The WindRider class saw great participation with morethan half the group racing, while the rest were enjoying thewonderful cruising grounds of Sarasota Bay. Bruce Matlack,
fleet captain, stole the show by taking seven firsts of 11 races.Jim Rodenkirk, who drove down from Wisconsin, took sec-ond, closely followed by another local sailor, Brian Dahms, inthird. WindRider, also one of the sponsors, was well-support-ed by owner Robert Sanberg and the company’s presence.
Charlie Barmonde, Stiletto-cartwheel-acrobat—in reallife a ceramic artist—created and presented the wonderfulStiletto Trophies. He also presented the Robert BuzzelliPerpetual Trophy to Bill Fisher—who sailed his Stiletto 30,Two Sexy—for his lifetime sailing accomplishment. Thisyear, only one trophy went to New York and one toWisconsin, and the rest remained in Florida.
The food was good, the racing was great, and the venuethe best at “The World’s Greatest Sailing Club”—theSarasota Sailing Squadron.
More details are at the regatta website atwww.BuzzelliMR.com. For photos, go to http://thatsme.zenfolio.com/buzzelli2012.
Next year’s Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous will be on Oct. 17-20,2013—the third weekend in October.
David Hein’s F16 sail shows its Falcon. Hein came from Rocky River,OH, to sail in the Buzzelli. Photo by Rachel Harvey.
Corsairs fighting it out in close quarters. In the foreground, on theright, is Bob Neff on Consensus. In the middle is Randy Smyth onhis Farrier25c, and on the far left is Tom Reese on Flight Simulator.Photo by Rachel Harvey.
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When the going gets tough the tough get going. Thegoing got tough at the 2012 Ronstan A-Class
Catamaran World Championship—held at the IslanderResort in Islamorada in the Florida Keys—with extremelyhigh wind speeds and difficult conditions throughout theweek, but after five races it was Mischa Heemskerk of theNetherlands who emerged with the win. After taking athird and two seconds to put himself two points clear ofBrad Collett after day one, Heemskerk won both races onWednesday to take home the championship.
Regatta organizers were skeptical that they couldget the five races required for a World Championship inafter day two was abandoned and with Hurricane Sandyparked off Cuba. So, on Wednesday PRO Billy Richnowmoved the first warning signal up to 9 a.m. in an effort tosqueeze two races in before the breeze fully turned on.
Heemskerk, Collet, and previous World ChampionSteve Brewin had dominated in the heavy air on day one,but at the start of race three it was Nathan Outteridge win-ning the pin and holding a sizable lead at the first wind-ward mark. Outteridge maintained his lead for two lapswith Heemskerk closing on him and with Collett and NewZealand’s Murray Philpot sitting fourth and third, respec-tively. However, Outteridge and Collet both miscountedtheir laps and attempted to finish on the second leg, losing
considerable ground and allowing Heemskerk to move intothe lead. Outteridge went hard right on the final leeward legand made a big gain, edging Philpot at the finish, butHeemskerk got the gun.
The breeze built considerably in the intermissionbetween races. After holding at around 18 for most of raceone, gusts of 24 and 26 knots were reported during the firstwindward leg. American Lars Guck won the pin at the startof race five and rounded second behind Heemskerk at thefirst windward mark, closely followed by Philpot andOutteridge. However, due to the increased wind speeds, therace committee was forced to shorten the course in the inter-est of safety, finishing the fleet at the leeward mark andsending them to the beach. This caused some confusionamong the competitors, and while Heemskerk was well infront and got the gun easily, Guck gybed for the leewardmark and didn’t realize his mistake until Outteridge andPhilpot had got by him.
Other than Heemskerk, the big winner of the daywas Australian Andrew Landenberger. By taking a fourthand a fifth with Collett and Brewin both finishing deep eachtime, Landenberger moved into second place after winningthe final race on day one. Brewin finished third with a scoreline of 1, 1, 9, 7, 8—two points ahead of Collett, whom heedged at the finish twice in five races. Philpot moved into
fifth after scoring a second and athird in the final two races. However,the real victor was Heemskerk whosimply looked more comfortable inthe conditions than practically any-one else. He only won two races, buthe also never finished outside of thetop three in his new DNA.
Consistency wins regattas, andMischa Heemskerk was the mostconsistent sailor at the 2012 RonstanA-Class Catamaran World Champ-ionship. Full results can be found onthe event regatta at www.aclass-worldchampionshipsusa2012.com/along with links to event photos andvideos.
The practice race at the beginning of the world championship.Extremely high winds blew the entire week.
Mischa Heemskerk of the Netherlands, winner of the A-Class World Championship.
Mischa Heemskerk Wins 2012 Ronstan A-Class Catamaran World Championship,Islamorada, Florida Keys, Oct. 20-26From GoFAstMedia; Photos courtesy Sam Moore.
A-Cats on the beach at the Islander Resort in Islamorada on day two.
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26th Key West Race Week, QuantumKey West 2013, Jan. 20-25This is the largest regatta in the Western Hemisphere withone-design, IRC and PHRF fleets racing for five days in thewaters around Key West. Winter winds are usually excellentand boats come from all over the Southeast, the U.S.,Canada and Europe.
Classes include Farr 30s, Farr 40s, J/95s, J/80s, J/105s,K-650, Laser SB3, Audi Melges 20, Melges 24, Melges 32,Open 570, Open 650, Ultimate 20 and Viper 640. Newdesigns that started in 2012 include an R/P IRC 52, a J/VIRC 52, the Farr 400, a McConaghy 38 and a Carkeek HPR40. While the Grand Prix boats may draw the headlines, theheart and soul of race week is the one-design and handicapclasses that are present year after year. Another mainstay isthe huge PHRF fleet that competes annually.
Last year J/Boat specific classes were introduced. Aspecial handicap consortium headed by J/Boat founder RodJohnstone and PHRF consultant Bruce Bingman has createdtwo classes for owners who want to race against boats ofsimilar design and performance.
Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery serves as themain regatta anchor. Thousands of crew and spectatorsspend the week in Key West and the town becomes one
huge race event with after-race partying occurring through-out the island. The official regatta marina is the HistoricSeaport Marina. Quantum Sail Design Group is the officialsponsor, along with 27 industry partners who also supportthe event.
For more information, go to www.premiere-racing.com.
4th Annual Tampa Bay Good Old BoatRegatta, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 26This regatta is sponsored and founded by the St. PetersburgSailing Association with the help of Good Old Boat magazine.It is the fourth annual regatta for St. Pete, although Good OldBoat magazine has been co-sponsoring “Good Old BoatRegattas” for many years in other locations, like Annapolis,MD. The first St. Pete regatta was in 2010 and the SPSAcalled for boats 20 years old and older. About 50 showed upto everyone’s surprise.
What’s a “Good Old Boat”? Karen Larson, one of thepublishers of Good Old Boat magazine, wrote in her reviewon the 2010 regatta in the February 2010 issue of SOUTH-WINDS: “To the sailors in Annapolis, it’s a boat designedbefore 1975, and in Tampa Bay, it was a boat built before1990. To the founders of the Tampa Bay Good Old BoatRegatta, it’s not the exact date the hull hit water, but the cel-ebration of good old boats and the sailors who appreciatethem. And to the founders of Good Old Boat magazine,which can’t help but sponsor races of the same name, it’sany well-loved sailboat at least 10 years old or older. Just asin the race, anything goes when it comes to good old boats.Their sailors just want to have fun.”
For more information and details, go to www.spsa.us.
45th Regata del Sol al Sol Set For April 26Racers are already signing up for the 2013 Race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—therace, from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo,Mexico— will be setting out for Mexico on April 26. There isa 50-boat limit. Entrants are already signing up for the race.
The special early entry fee ($900) deadline of January 31is fast approaching. After that date, the entry goes up to$1000. There is still a lot of time for boats to get prepared andturn their entry in by April ’07, which is the final entry dead-line. (See the section called Fees in Notice of Race. Organizersare hoping to break the record of 43 entries this year.
Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington, the chairperson, can becontacted through the website at www.regatadelsolalsol.org(click on [email protected] on the homepage, or in the Notice of Race).
The “Island Activities” committee has lined up somevery interesting extracurricular activities, which willinclude the ever popular Golf Cart Poker Run, miscella-neous parties, and the USA vs. Mexico basketball game.Check the website often for updates.
Anyone interested in joining in the fun on the island,but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly to Cancun. Then,it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride to Isla Mujeres. In order
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For more information and registration form, go to www.mountdorayachtclub.com
Or for the personal touch, call us at 3352-383-3188.We will gladly help you out.
SAILING REGATTA60th ANNUAL
MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA, APRIL 6-7, 2013Come sail with Us on our 60th and help us
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our Club.There will be special trophies and awards.
The Regatta is open to all classes from Opti to Sunfish, Hobie to Wayfarer, Catalinas to Mutineers
We hope to have up to 7 races, weather permitting.Four boats will be required for a design class
Inland sailing at its best, with outstanding foodon Saturday night with music on the dock.
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to keep track of the boats and others coming to the island,people can get their regatta hotel reservations and groundtransportation through the website using the “special”reservation logos that will soon appear on the website.There will be a special announcement when this occurs.
There is a secure website page for online entries, or mailthe entry in (address available on the website). The regattaalso now has a Facebook page. For more information, go tothe website.
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NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS
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, e-mail [email protected] the information. DO NOT just send a link. Since raceschedules and venues change, contact the sponsoringorganization to confirm. Contact information for the sailingorganizations listed here are listed in the southern yachtclub directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com.
Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races yeararound open to everyone and new crew is generally invitedand sought. Contact the club for dates and information.Individual club races are not listed here. We will list yourclub races only if they happen on a regular schedule.
For a list of yacht clubs and sailing organizations in theSoutheast, go to www.southwindsmagazine.com.
Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC = Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.
Race Reports
James Rogers MemorialOcean Challenge Race,Florida to Georgia, Oct. 13By James H. Newsome
The Amelia Island Sailing Club fromFernandina Beach, FL, and the Golden IslesSailing Club from St. Simon’s Island, GA, havemet annually since 1998 to compete for clubhonors and bragging rights for their respectivestates in the James Rogers Memorial Ocean Challenge Race.The fall race is named for the former commodore of AISCwho was instrumental in organizing the event in its earlydays. Although the race is a club-against-club event, boats
still compete for individual honors in Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes.
The 25.4-mile offshore course starts in St. Simon’sChannel between markers R3 and R5, and finishes in the St.Mary’s Channel between Yellow Buoys E and F. The sixGISC and four AISC boats were greeted early Saturdaymorning with three- to six-foot waves and 20- to 25-mphwinds blowing from the ENE. Although the point of sailwas a broad reach for the entire course, no skipper was will-ing to brave flying a spinnaker in the strong gusty winds.
At the start, the smaller boats struggled in the 25-mphwinds but came on strong midway through the race as thewind’s velocity diminished to 15 to 18 mph. The overallwinning boat, Contente—with Dave Heine as skipper—fin-ished in a course record time of 3:36:02 with an averagespeed of 7.05 knots.
GISC took club honors with the lowest total score for itstop four finishers and claimed the James Rogers Memorialtrophy for the next year. Dave Heine on Contente, a Catalina400-2, won the Spinnaker class, with Durell Hall on ComeMonday finishing second. Both boats were from GISC.
In the Non-Spinnaker class, Paul Pandolfi on Serenity, aCatalina 350, won first place, and Michael Turner on DreamCatcher took second place. Both boats were from GISC. LeeWeiner on Relish finished 10 seconds behind the second-place boat on corrected time to claim third place over fellowAISC club member Woody Brooks on Stargazer.
Dave London on Delphine (GISC) finished fifth, WilbyWhitt on Misty (AISC) was sixth, Kent McKee on Elysium(AISC) seventh, and Rick Caauwe on Moon River (GISC) fin-ished eighth.
The awards ceremony was hosted by AISC Race
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Lee Weiner and his Pearson 31 from Amelia Island Sailing Club. Leestruggled in the heavier winds at the start of the race, but in thelighter air midway through the race he came on strong. It proba-bly had something to do with his tripped-out Mylar Sails. Photo byJames H. Newsome
Committee Chairman Lee Weiner, who vowed to somedayfigure out how to win the trophy back from GISC, theperennial winner. Although the conditions were challeng-ing, all boats finished the race without a major mishap, andthe competition between sailing clubs was cordial at alltimes. The two clubs will meet again in the spring of 2013for the annual Coastal Cup Challenge race hosted by GISCto compete for individual honors only, as the boats race off-shore from Amelia Island to St. Simon’s Island.
Southeast Coast Race CalendarThe following organizations do not post their races beyond the cur-rent month:Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NCSee club website for local club race scheduleLake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race scheduleNeuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NCSee club website for local club race schedule
DECEMBERSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com.(state in parenthesis) No regattas posted in DecemberCharleston Ocean Racing Association.www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. See club websitefor local club race schedule. No regattas posted in DecemberLong Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com. See club website forlocal club race schedule. No regattas posted in December.
JANUARYSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (statein parenthesis) No regattas posted in December as of press date.Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanrac-ing.org. South Carolina See club website for local club race schedule. Club races all winter. 1 Hangover Race
Upcoming Regattas
11th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta,Lake Monroe Sailing Association,Sanford, FL, Dec. 1-2Lake Monroe Sailing Association is hosting the 11th AnnualKettle Cup Regatta benefiting the Salvation Army. Racingwill be Saturday and Sunday. Registration will be heldFriday night and Saturday morning with the skippers’meeting following registration. Expected classes areCatalina, Force 5, San Juan 21, Sunfish and Portsmouth.Boat ramps, trailer parking and accommodations are avail-able. For more information, go to www.flalmsa.org. Allsailors are welcome.
4th Annual Holiday KickoffRegatta, Fort Pierce, FL, Dec. 7-8Fort Pierce Yacht Club’s 3rd Annual Holiday KickoffRegatta will be held Dec. 2-4. Skippers’ meeting Friday at8:00 p.m. Saturday offshore PHRF racing, Class A and ClassB, followed by after-race party and awards ceremony. Formore information contact Race Captain Diane Korbey at(772) 460-6138. Race forms and info at http://ftpierceyacht-club.homestead.com.
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Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, US SAILING Center, Martin County, FL, Dec. 8-9Green Fleet, Optis, 420s, Windsurfers. www.usscmc.org.
East & Central Florida Race Calendar
Club Racing (contact club or website for details):Rudder Club of Jacksonville (www.rudderclub.com): Weekendraces organized seasonally and biweekly races on St. Johns River.Indian River YC (www.sail-race.com/iryc): Weekend races organ-ized seasonally; Wednesday evenings during daylight savings.Winter series begins Jan. 31. Spring/Summer series begins March14. Wednesday evening races weekly. The catamaran section (for-merly Space Coast Catamaran Association) has fun sails on thethird weekend each month at Kelly Park on Merritt Island.Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): PHRF Rum Raceson alternate summer Friday nights/winter Sunday afternoons, andsmall boat races on alternate Sunday afternoons. Dragon Pointseries: PHRF racing near the dragon on the Indian River; a co-edseries and a women’s series, each race monthly. J/24 race series.East Coast SA has a regular women’s racing series.Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Commodore Cup Races.Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; raceseries organized seasonally.Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): Wednesdays and weekends.Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend racestwice monthly, September through May. The Sailing Club in Orlando. (www.thesailingclub.us) Dinghy clubrace series, second Sundays (3 exceptions) in the afternoon on LakeBaldwin, January through November.
DECEMBER1-2 Kettle Cup. Lake Monroe Sailing Association1-2 Gator Bowl Regatta. Rudder Club8 Single Hand Regatta. Bull Bay Cruising Club8-9 C22 Florida State Championship Regatta. Indian River
Yacht Club8-9 Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, US SAILING Center,
Martin County. Green Fleet, Optis, 420s, Windsurfers. www.usscmc.org
16 Race of Champions. Indian River YCJANUARY1 Hangover Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville
Upcoming Regattas
56th Annual Wirth M. Munroe Fort Lauderdale to Palm BeachRace, Sailfish Club, Dec. 7This Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race and celebrationwill begin at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale
and finish just outside the Lake Worth inlet in Palm Beach.Hosted by the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. Formore information or to enter, call (561) 844-0206, or go towww.sailfishclub.com.
Sailfish Ocean Challenge, Sailfish Club, Dec. 8-9The Sailfish Ocean Challenge is scheduled for Saturday andSunday, Dec. 8-9, with short offshore buoy races outside theLake Worth inlet. The regatta is traditionally one day but theclub added a second day this year. Open to IRC yachts witha rating of 1.25 or greater and the Farr 400 Class. Hosted by theSailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. For information or toenter, call (561) 844-0206, or go to www.sailfishclub.com.
Orange Bowl International YouthRegatta, Miami, FL, Dec. 26-30This is the largest youth sailing regatta in the United States.It is consistently rated the most fun and best in the nationfor youth sailors and their families. Participants include rep-resentatives from over 25 countries and 20 states. The regat-ta includes four days of competition between Christmas andNew Year’s and features dinners, raffles, forums, and bagsfull of merchandise for participants. Unique trophies areawarded up to ten places and are given out by the mayor,head of the Orange Bowl Committee and OlympicMedalists. Fleet racing is supported for Optimists, Lasers(Full, Radial and 4.7) and Club 420s. www.coralreefyacht-club.org/Waterfront/orange-Bowl-Regatta.aspx.
38th Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Jan. 16A 160-nautical-mile sprint down the Florida Keys. This willstart off from Port Everglades on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 1300hours, and will run along the Florida Keys to Key West.Boats are expected to begin finishing the race throughoutthe day of January 17. Fleets include IRC, PHRF, Multihulland One-Design.
The Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race is sponsored byLauderdale Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club and host-ed by the SORC race management group.
A skippers’ meeting and cocktail party takes placeJanuary 15 at Lauderdale Yacht Club, race headquarters.Awards are scheduled for January 18 in Key West and host-ed by Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill. For more informationand online registration, go to www.keywestrace.org. Entrydeadline is Jan. 11.
US SAILING’S Rolex Miami OCR,Coconut Grove, FL, Jan. 27-Feb. 2US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR will bring together theworld’s top sailors for elite-level competition in the classesselected for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Held onBiscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, this event is the secondstop on the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Sailing
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World Cup 2012-13 circuit.Established in 1990 by US SAILING, the Rolex Miami
OCR annually draws elite sailors, including Olympic andParalympic medalists and hopefuls from around the world.In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, the regatta is especiallyimportant as a ranking regatta for sailors hoping to qualifyfor the US SAILING Team AlphaGraphics, which annuallydistinguishes the top three sailors in each Olympic andParalympic class.
For information and registration, go towww.RolexMiamiOCR.org.
Southeast Florida Race Calendar
Regional Sailing Organizations:US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.comBBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.netClubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules)BBYC Biscayne Bay YCCGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.orgCRYC Coral Reef YC. Miami. www.coralreefyachtclub.orgGulfstream Sailing Club. Fort Lauderdale. www.gulfstreamsailingclub.orgLYC Lauderdale YC.MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.comKBYC Key BiscayneYC. www.kbyc.orgPBSC Palm Beach Sailing Club. www.pbsail.orgSCF Sailfish Club. Palm Beach. www.sailfishclub.comSORC Southern Ocean Racing Circuit. www.sorcsailing.orgSTC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org
DECEMBER1 Star Commodore Cup. CRYC7 Melges 20 Gold Cup. CGSC7 Wirth M. Munroe Palm Beach Race. SCF/CCA8 Etchells Louis Piana Cup. Etchells. BBYC15 Moth Regatta. CGSC26 Orange Bowl Regatta. CGSC/CRYCJANUARY5 Etchells Sidney Doren Memorial. BBYC5 Levin Memorial Stars. CRYC10 Star Midwinters. CRYC11 International 470 NA Championship. CGSC12 29er Regatta. CRYC16 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West. LYC/STC/SORC26 Rolex Miami Olympics Classes Regatta
Upcoming Regattas
15th Annual Wave NationalChampionships, Islamorada, FL,Dec. 6-9Founders Park Watersports, Founders Park, Islamorada.www.WaveClass.com, [email protected].
28th Annual Key Largo Steeplechase, Key Largo, FL, Dec. 15-16A 110-mile trek around Key Largo for beach catamarans.The race is always scheduled for the second weekend inDecember and draws top world-class sailors from aroundthe country and world. The race is sponsored by CatamaranSailor, www.Catsailor.com/registration.
NAMSA North AmericanChampionships and 2013Tradewinds Midwinter Open Cat Nationals, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Jan. 19-21This is also the NA F18 Midwinters, F16 Midwinters, WaveNational Series Regatta. Three days of racing and twocourses; one for faster boats (with spinnakers), another forregular beach cats (H16, Wave, etc.). For NOR and infor-mation, go to www.catsailor.com/Tradewinds.htm.
This regatta is held at Founders Park, Islamorada, andhosted by Founders Park Waterspouts, and the CABB(Catamaran Assn. of Biscayne Bay). The event is sponsoredby Catamaran Sailor magazine, Rick White’s SailingSeminars, www.OnLineMarineStore.com and Calvert [email protected]. (305) 451-3287
26th Key West Race Week, Jan. 20-25See the beginning of the racing section for more information.
Florida Keys Race Calendar
Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West SailingClub). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5 p.m. (305)292-5993. www.keywestsailingsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane offPalm Avenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boatWednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available.Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner anddrinks afterward.
Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC).www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regu-lar club racing open to all.
DECEMBER- JANUARYGo to club website. None posted as of press date.
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Race Reports
Summerset Regatta, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Oct. 6-7The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society(CMCS) sponsored its 47th annual Summerset Regatta onSaturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7, in the Gulf of Mexico off FortMyers Beach. The weather was perfect for a regatta witheasterly breezes off the beach and calm seas. Unfortunately,light winds in the afternoon limited the number of races, buttwo races were held over the two-day period. Over 150sailors from Charlotte Harbor to Naples competed in sevenclasses on 32 boats, making it one of the biggest regattas inthe Fort Myers Area. Proceeds from this regatta will be usedto benefit youth sailing. For more information on CMCSand the Summerset Regatta and its racing program, go towww.cmcs-sail.org, or www.SummersetRegatta.org .
Results: Multi-Hull Division: 1: Triumph (Erik Sorenen). SpinnakerDivision A: 1: Macushla (Joel Andrews), 2: Midnite Rider (Forrest Banks);3: Foreign Exchange (Gunar Rogat): Spinnaker Division B: 1: T Bone(Jason Richards), 2: Full Tilt (Eric Milbrandt), 3: Soulshine (Paul Robbins):Non:Spinnaker Division A: 1: Fancy Free (Jerry Poquette), 2: Air Supply(Steve Romaine), 3: Nurdle (John Churchill): Non-Spinnaker DivisionB: 1: Wicked Wicked Ways (Roger Horton), 2: Bentley (Tom Horner), 3:After You (Gary Blessing): True Cruising Division A: 1: Vixen (BrockJohnson), 2: Jolly Mon (David Naumann), 3: Panache (Dayton Doray):True Cruising Division B: 1: Windy City (Diane Fowler), 2: Winward(Bobby Lee), 3: Barefeet (Bill Meisenheimer).
Wet and Wild Davis Island YachtClub Distance Classic, Tampa Bay,Oct. 27Like a Typical Day on San Francisco BayBy Harmon Heed
This long-time, classic, 60-mile race is usually a two-parter:30 miles down Tampa Bay, out under the Sunshine SkywayBridge and then a 30-mile reach up to the Clearwater Pass.With a 10:00 a.m. start, and a flood current, the race oftenfinishes some time around 0’ dark thirty.
But not this year. Hurricane Sandy, going up the EastCoast, brought good winds to the west coast. And there wasstill a chance she would turn west toward us. So, on Fridayevening, the race committee, chaired by Carrie Greene,shortened the race to 27 miles with the finish inside TampaBay. I saw that Sail Flow had predicted winds on Saturdayto be below 20 knots. Heading to the starting line in themorning, the winds were only 16 knots. “What a bunch ofwusses,” I thought. “We race on San Francisco Bay in 20- to30-plus knots all the time.”
It was a downwind start and we, like most of the other
racer cruisers, considered starting with the spinnaker up.We watched what the Spinnaker class ahead of us did, andwhen we saw they had a hard time controlling theirchutes, we decided to start with a #2 jib up. The windincreased when we passed the lee of McDill AFB, and itwasn’t long before George Cussin’s J/105, Fire & Ice,passed us going the wrong way, retiring after blowing outthe main. Frank Hanna on his Beneteau 43 got his chuteup, but it soon shredded, leaving Prime Plus nothing but apennant flying from her mast top. Ron Kinney, double-handing on Eclipse, had a sail problem, doused his jib andcontinued on.
Down by the bridge, the course had two upwind legs ofabout five miles each. We single-reefed the main. Shortlyinto the first one, we were all soaked through. I got to think-ing about that cold water in San Francisco. We would havedouble-reefed, but the lines weren’t run for it. Shortly intothe second beat, the rail-riders definitely got a case of boat-butt. We partially furled the jib. I got to thinking andremembered races on San Francisco Bay start with a shortupwind leg and finish with a long, warm, downwind leg.And races over 50 miles out there are mostly downwind.“These DIYC racers aren’t wusses after all—and thank you,race committee !”Results: Spinnaker (11 boats, 4 DNFs): 1, Semper Fi, J/29, Ray Mannix;2, Celebration, Olson 29, Mike Kayusa; 3, Madcow2, B-Boats,German/Ruark. Non-Spinnaker (1 boat): Eclipse, Chrysler 27, RonKinney. Racer Cruiser (6 boats, 2 DNSs): 1, Prime Plus, Beneteau 43,Frank Hanna; 2, Intrepid, J/40, Jeff Russo; 3, Brass Ring IV, C&C 33, JohnChristman. Cruising (1 boat): First Wind, CSY 44, Art Cupps.
Festival of the Islands Regatta,Fort Myers Beach, FL, Nov. 3The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society(CMCS) sponsored its annual Festival of the Islands Regattaon Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Gulf of Mexico off Fort MyersBeach. The weather was nearly perfect for a regatta withsunny skies, pleasant temperatures, easterly breezes off thebeach, and calm seas. Thirteen boats participated in fourdivisions, with a total of three races. For more informationon CMCS, and its racing program (all races open to the pub-lic), go to www.cmcs-sail.org. Results: Multihull: 1, Triumph (Erik Soronen); Spinnaker: 1, Macushla(Joel Andrews); 2, Full Tilt (Eric Milbrandt). Non-Spinnaker: 1, Air Supply(Steve Romaine); 2, Nurdle (John Churchill); 3, After You (Gary Blessing).True Cruising: 1, Vixen (Brock Johnson); 2, Jolly Mon (David Naumann);3, Barefeet (Bill Misenheimer)
Jeff Penfield Memorial Regatta,Sarasota, FL, Nov. 3-4By Charlie CliftonThe Davis Island Yacht Club husband/wife team of Monicaand Chris Morgan bested a fleet of 24 Flying Scots at the JeffPenfield Memorial Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadronin November. The classic Sarasota sea breeze came in bothdays to provide fine sailing.
The Morgans’ victory was a nail-biter all the way to theend. Going into the last race, the top team would be deter-mined on the basis of “who beats whom” between them and
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the Linton team, consisting of renowned local author, AmySmith Linton and husband, Jeff.
Rounding the windward mark for the last run to thefinish, the Morgans had a 100-yard lead. But the Lintonteam gradually ground them down until the boats wereoverlapped at the finish. Although tied in points, theMorgans’ “win by a nose” in the last race provided them thechampionship via tiebreaker.
This fleet is known for being family-friendly. The topseven teams consisted of either husband/wife orparent/child teams. Mark Taylor and son Drew sailed veryconsistently to wrap up third place ahead of the Venicefather/son team of Fred Strammer and Fred Strammer, Jr.Fred the younger, having recently completed four years ofcollegiate sailing at Brown, took time off from his 2016Olympic 49er campaign to sail with his dad.
Sailors travelled from Jacksonville, Lake Eustis, Tampa,Naples and Coconut Grove. The regatta is named for Dr. JeffPenfield, a very popular class member who passed awaytwo years ago and sailed Scots well into his 80s. The JeffPenfield trophy, awarded to the person who has contributedto the growth and support of the class was presented to RonPletsch. Ron and crew Barry Milbourne were the only team,besides the top two, who won a race.
Upcoming Regattas
4th Annual Turkey Run Regatta,Palmetto, FL, Dec. 1This regatta is sponsored and hosted by Regatta PointeMarina on the Manatee River in Palmetto, located on thesouth side of Tampa Bay. Racing is on the river and therewards and party are at the marina afterwards. Skippers’meeting and registration is on Friday evening 6-9 p.m.Racing starts at 10:30 am Saturday morning with an awardsceremony and party at 5 p.m. The regatta is a Sarasota BayBoat of the Year race. Free dockage is offered to all race par-ticipants for a full week prior to the race. Go to www.regat-tapointemarina.com.
4th Annual Good Old Boat Regatta,St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 26See the write-up at the beginning of the Racing section.
31st Annual Golden Conch Regatta,Platinum Point Yacht Club, Punta Gorda, FL, Jan. 19-20 This two-day race series will be conducted outside BurntStore Marina entrance on Charlotte Harbor. Two races onSaturday and one on Sunday. This regatta qualifies forSouthwest Florida Boat of the Year title. Thirty to 35 boatsare expected in the five classes offered. Both buoy andwindward-leeward races will be conducted. A mandatoryskippers’ meeting will be held on Saturday morning alongwith a complimentary continental breakfast. A barbecuesocial is planned after the Saturday races. The awards cere-mony will be held following racing on Sunday.
More details, NOR, and entry form will be posted inDecember, on www.ppycbsm.com.
West Florida Race Calendar
The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in WestFlorida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org.For regatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go tothe West Florida Yacht Racing Association atwww.wfyra.org.
Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the thirdFriday of each month. Skipper’s meeting at 10 a.m., PHRF racing,spin and non-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racingevery Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. March through October. Jim Masson at(727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org.Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting in October until April.Races at 1400 hours each Sunday. Thursday evening races at 1830hours beginning in April through Daylight Savings Time. PHRFracing on Manatee River. Lower Tampa Bay race second Saturdayof each month. Contact John Izmirlian at 941-587-7758 or [email protected]. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend clubraces. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Spring/Fall PHRF racing in the Gulf ofMexico; June-Aug. Bay racing in St. Joseph’s Sound, alternateWednesday nights. Paul Auman at (727) 688-1631, or [email protected]. Edison Sailing Center. Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racingonce a month, [email protected] Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing onMondays starting at 1 p.m. on CharlotteHarbor. www.ppycbsm.comPort Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, [email protected] Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing.www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April.www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) throughAug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org.
Winners of the Jeff Penfield Memorial Regatta, Chris (standing) andMonica Morgan of Tampa, rounding the leeward mark. Photo byCindy Clifton.
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Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of eachmonth, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org
Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (please check with West FloridaYacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org)Tampa Bay (also known as West Florida BOTY: (WFBOTY)Davis Island: (DIBOTY)Gulf Boat of the Year: (GBOTY)Charlotte Harbor: (CHBOTY)Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY)
DECEMBERNov. 30-Dec. 1 Disabled America’s Regatta. St. Pete YC1 Turkey Run Regatta. Regatta Pointe Marina. (SBBOTY) 7-8 Naples Offshore Regatta. Naples YC8 Commodore’s Cup. Sarasota Sailing Squadron8-9 Holiday Regatta. Punta Gorda SC (CHBOTY)15 Winter Couples. Davis Island YC15 Transbay Race. Davis Island YC and Tampa Sailing
Squadron27 Full Moon Race. Davis Island YC
JANUARY1 Hangover Cure. St. Pete YC1 Hangover Regatta. Sarasota Sailing Squadron1 Bloody Mary Regatta. Bradenton YC1 Hangover Bowl. Davis Island YC5 New Year’s Cup. Naples Sailing & YC5 Egmont Key Race. Davis Island YC. (WFBOTY) (DIBOTY)12 Chili Cook-off Regatta. Caloosahatchee Marching &
Chowder Society.12-13 Gaspar Regatta. St. Pete YC12-13 Commodore’s Cup. Davis Island YC. (WFBOTY) (DIBOTY)18-20 Master Driver team race. St. Pete YC19 Snowbird Regatta. Sarasota Sailing Squadron19-20 Golden Conch Regatta. Platinum Point YC. (CHBOTY)24 Full Moon Race. Davis Island YC26 Good Old Boat Regatta. St. Pete Sailing Assoc.
WFORC Adapts to TransitioningSailing Community, Pensacola, FL,Oct. 12-14By Julie B. Connerley
The adage, “We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust thesails,” was originally penned to help people understandthat they can choose to be happy. Its meaning has morphed,somewhat, for those in the sailing community. The 38thannual West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit, sanctioned bythe Gulf Yachting Association, is evidence of that transfor-mation.
For 2012, the event, organized annually by Pensacola
Yacht Club, announced that the race committee would “seg-regate asymmetrical spinnaker boats from symmetrical tothe extent they are able to provide for more competitivedivisions.”
This change was made in response to several discus-sions by GYA-member clubs regarding the proliferation ofwhat boat manufacturers dub “sport boats”—those lighterdisplacement, asymmetrical, trailerable boats that are gain-ing popularity among sailing communities coast to coast.
A majority of GYA representatives voted to see a sepa-ration of the traditional, heavier Performance HandicapRacing Formula boats and newer sport boats on the race-course. The revised format was first used at the GYA’sChallenge Cup in June (at PYC) and then again at theWFORC.
Nineteen boats registered. Six sport boats composedClass A. Both Class B and C were PHRF, with 6 and 7 boatsrespectively.
PYC’s principal race officer for the event, JohnMatthews, planned for six races, but Friday’s lack of windleft the R/C wondering if it could even get one started!Almost two hours after the NOR’s start time, the regatta gotunderway. Saturday’s winds were better, providing com-petitors with three races and more stories to share aroundthe bar.
The last day was marked with “chamber of commerce”
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Trippnautic, the winning boat at the WFORC. Photo by Julie B.Connerley.
The Dr. Lindsay Riddle Cup for the “most competitive PHRF class”at the annual WFORC was won by TrippNautic, who also wontheir class. It is THE award every captain covets. Shown here is thewinning crew. Photo by Julie B. Connerley.
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blue skies framed with billowing white cumulus clouds. A3.6-nautical mile course was followed by a second race. Theseries ended with six races completed.
However, it was that final race that will be remem-bered. First, because the skipper and crew of TrippNautic,won the time-honored Dr. Lindsay Riddle Cup for the topfinisher in the most competitive class as determined by theleast amount of corrected time differences between first-and third-place finishes over the course series for eachclass, and secondly, because of the two seconds correctedtime that separated William Zehner’s Tripp 26 fromFinesse, an Evelyn 32, owned by PYC’s Alan McMillan.This year’s win exemplifies a friendly rivalry between thetwo seasoned captains.
In 2010, TrippNautic won Class B; Finesse took secondplace. That year, the Riddle Cup was won by a Class A boat.Last year, McMillan won class B and the Riddle Cup. Thistime, it was TrippNautic’s turn on the podium. As one ofZehner’s crew members laughingly said, “It was 12 years inthe making.”
For others, it was their first WFORC. Dennis Hannickbrought his Tripp 26, Goin’ and some of his crew fromDahlgren Yacht Club, located in King George County, VA.He had hoped for a one-design class for Tripps, but it didn’tmaterialize.
Hannick sails on the Potomac River and ChesapeakeBay between April and October. “The weather and sailingwas great in Florida and PYC’s hospitality was outstand-ing,” Hannick said. “It is nice to see race committees in dif-ferent areas becoming more standardized.” Hannick pickedup long-time PYC competitive sailors, Carlos Melville andRoger Sherman, as crew for the series.
When asked about his boat’s name, Hannick confessedthe previous owner had named the boat Goin’ Postal. “I def-initely didn’t want that for a boat name,” he said. But thenwhat was it going to be...Goin’ Fast, Goin’ Slow, Goin’Broke....so it’s just Goin’,” he said.
Hannick may be going back home to Virginia, but heexpects to come back in February 2013 for PYC’s annualIntergalactic Keelboat Round-up.
The Commodore Ronald F. Richards Trophy, now in itssecond year, was won by Hunter Riddle and crew aboardhis Elliott 770, Rodent. Established in honor of the late RonRichards, who served as commodore of PYC, GYA, and theFlorida Commodores Association, the perpetual trophy,with a smaller version keeper, is awarded to the winningboat in WFORC’s Class A. Riddle finished the series withfive bullets, a second, and a throw-out for the lowest score(6) of the series—for all classes.
As for that adage? Not everyone was “happy” with therevised class breaks. As Regatta Chair John Buziakexplained in an email reply, “Our preference is that in futureyears the smaller sprit boats sail one-design on a separatecourse. The issue of the rating spread is a constant source ofconcern as the PHRF fleet shrinks. I think we are going tosee a trend towards sprit boats, and at some point we willsee two divisions of sprit boats and two of classic spin. It isa moving target to say the least.”
And until then, we will all continue to “adjust oursails.” For complete race results, visit pensacolayacht-club.org, enter as a guest, and follow the menu under club.
Lakewood Racers Sweep J/FestSouthwest Regatta, Galveston Bay, TX, Oct. 13-14From Lakewood Yacht Club
In the third Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta, RegattaChairman Al Goethe reported that out of the seven J/boat-designed racing fleets, Lakewood Yacht Club racers placedfirst in five. One exception to that was the J/24 fleet, whichwas won by Corey Harding on Happy Dance, earning himthe J/24 Texas State Championship. The other was the J/70fleet, which was won by Bruce McDonald on Rogue Warrior2. Of note, this was the first J/70 one-design start on theGulf Coast.
Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club with the title sponsorbeing the city of Seabrook, this national regatta was heldover the weekend of Oct. 13-14 on Galveston Bay. Racersfrom as far away as Colorado trailered their J/boats to par-ticipate in this event. Lakewood had a record 61 boats regis-
Casey Lambert (far left) and crew of Blackburn Marine Racing,first-place winners in J/22s at the J/Fest. Rodney Johnstone is sec-ond from left.
Bill Zartler (second from right) and crew of Solaris, first-place win-ners in J/105s at the J/Fest, and Rodney Johnstone (far right).
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tered for the regatta, most from out of the Clear Lake/BayArea. That is an increase from 39 boats racing in 2009, thefirst year of the regatta.
“Winds were terrific on Saturday; we had just a perfectday of sailing,” reported J/Boat founder and designerRodney Johnstone who, once again, flew in from his home-town in Connecticut to represent the J/boat line and to raceand coach in the regatta.
Although winds were nearly non-existent on Sunday,Line B, where the J/70, J/105, and J/109 boats raced, wasable to eke out a race or two. Both lines A and C departedearly from the waters and returned to the clubhouse to lookforward to the awards ceremony held in Lakewood’s ball-room on Sunday afternoon.
The five first-place Lakewood Yacht Club winners werethe following: J/PHRF, Douglas Shaffer on Gambler; J/80;Jay Lutz on USA 803; J/105, Bill Zartler on Solaris; J/109;Albrecht Goethe on Hamburg; and J/22, Casey Lambert onBlackburn Marine Racing. Goethe announced that Lamberthad a perfect score of four bullets.
“Our awesome volunteers really made this J/FestSouthwest Regatta a stellar weekend,” added Goethe. “Wehad excellent on-the-water race execution and thorough on-land event management, which showed our regatta partici-pants a great time and proper Southern hospitality!”
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DECEMBER1-2 Sugar Bowl Regatta. One-Design. SYC1-2 Sugar Bowl HS Regatta. SYC8 Santa Claus Regatta. PYC29-30 Race of Champions. SYC29-30 Sugar Bowl Regatta. PHRF. SYC30-31 Sugar Bowl Collegiate. SYC
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63’ Gulfstar, 1987, Twin Diesel, 4 staterooms,Loaded for long term cruising! $359,900, Tom H@ 818-516-5742
45’ Jeanneau Sun Odessey, 2008, Twin helms,Bow Thruster, Full Electronics, Fill enclosure,Turnkey and show room condition, $264,000,Clark @ 561-676-8445
42’ Endeavour CC, 1990, Gorgeous teak interiortotally refinished. Hull Shines! Genset, A/C, Thisis a turn key, must see vessel! $129,000 Tom @904-377-9446
38’ Krogen Cutter 1980, New 43 HP Diesel,Solar, Wind gen, Many upgrades, $95,000 Kevin@ 321-693-1642
50’ Neel Trimaran, 2009, Cruising multihull thatmoves at over 20 knots! State of the art construc-tion. $799,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446
47’ Wauquiez, 1986, Blue water cruisier, Genset,A/C, Cutter rigged, Life raft, Full electronics.$188,900, Jane @ 813-917-0911
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46’ Beneteau Oceanis 461, 2000, Never char-tered, 2 cabin, Electric winches, New Sails,. Newelectronics, Fresh Bottom, $174,900, Clark @561-676-8445
33’ Hunter 2008,29 HP Yanmar, ExcellentCondition!, Auto, Chart plotter, Davits,Windlass, A/C, In-mast furling, Currently drystored, $95,000. Clark @ 561-676-8445
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Canadian couple with extensive southerncruising experience, wish to exchange theirOntario home, close to skiing and GeorgianBay, for a cruising sloop, located in theSoutheast U.S. from January to March 2013.Please see www.homeexchange.com, ID331497 for details. (12/12)
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SEAWOLF INFLATABLE CATAMARANS.Made in USA! Two 2007, 10’ near newdemos, deeply reduced prices, free delivery inFL. Check out WWW.SeaWolf.biz, then callus. 727-543-1995. (12/12)_________________________________________New WindRider 17. $8995. Call Brian atBimini Bay Sailing. (941) 685-1400
Hunters Galore! New 22' - 27' and mint con-dition late model 30' - 36'; Hunters - 7 avail-able. See for yourself at St. PetersburgMunicipal Marina. Call for pricing. SimpleSailing Boat Sales. (727) 362-4732.
Ranger 23. Tall Rig, 7 sails, 4 Hp 4-stroke, liftchain, Porta Potti, swim ladder. All interiorcushions, dinette, ready to sail, Mobile, AL.Tom Davis (251) 343-9520 or [email protected]. $3300. (12/12)
2002 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. $81,500Fresh water, R/F, Lazy Jacks, Autopilot, AGMbatts, dripless stuffing gland, canvas 2010/11,Carry-On AC. 727-214-1590, ext 3. Fullspecs/pics at: www.MurrayYachtSales.com
2010 Catalina 250, Wing Keel. Honda 9.9Elec. Start, Great weekender - sleeps 4 - queen& v-berths, galley, enclosed head. Furling,wheel steering, auto pilot, VHF, Depth, Bimini,Lazy Jacks, Pop Top w/ enclosure. $35,641.Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises (800) 783-6953, or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsail-inggear.com
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Telstar 26 1979 Trimaran. New standing rig-ging, new roller furling. New 9.9 hp OB 4-stroke, electric start. Tilting mast to get underbridges. Good condition. New Upholstery,radio, Porta-potti, etc. $18,500. (305) 893-6061 (1/13)
1992 Catalina Capri 26. $14,000. Pocketcruiser w/big boat appeal. Oversized bimini,wheel, wing keel, Harken roller furler, full bat-ten main. 155 and 135 genoas. Yamaha four-stroke 8hp, high-thrust, extra long shaftmotor, electric start. Autohelm, battery charg-er. Call Julie at (850) 293-4031. PensacolaBeach, FL. (12/12)
1992 Capri 26 in very nice condition withoutboard. 1974 C&C 27, lots of upgrades in2010, outboard, and new bottom antifoulingpaint. For more details, contact Capt. BarneyD. Riley, Jr. at 1-800-282-1411, or [email protected]
1992 Albemarle, Express 27’, Twin Volvo570L gas engines w/jack shafts. Volvo Pentaoutdrives. Twin controls upper and lowerhelm. Navstar GPS, Si-Tex Radar, Norcold 12VRefrig, Electric head. Asking $25,500. ContactTerry Rose at (910) 772-9277.
1984 Catalina 30. Good condition. 22HPdiesel low hours. GPS, depth, compass,stereo. 2 VHF radios. Dinghy. Roller furling. AtSt. Pete marina - slip transferable with boat.$22k. [email protected]. (813) 504-0414.
30' Catalina MkII. 1987 with Universal Diesel,Harken Roller Furling, Mainsail, Data MarineSpeed and Depth, Wheel Steering with instru-ment Pods, Bimini, Solar Vents. Fast, EasySailing. Go to www.cortezyachts.com. GreatChance for a Great Sailing Vessel. Available atour Docks. Asking $24,500. Cortez YachtSales. (941) 792-9100
$19,500 - PRICE REDUCED, needs to behauled. 30’ custom-built, aft cabin, cutter-rigged ketch. The hull and Volvo engine andtransmission were completely re-conditionedin 2007. Built in Sweden in 1980. Contact byemail for further details. Boat lies in Cortez,FL. Contact Tom O’Brien. (941) [email protected]. (1/13)
1989 Catalina 30. Excellent Condition. GPS,Autopilot, New A/C, 600 Hours. Will put upagainst any ’89 model on the market. Can beseen in Tarpon Springs, FL. $32,000 Call(337) 984-9400
31’ Mariner Ketch 1970. 44 HP rebuilt PerkinsDiesel. Complete retro. Full keel. 2 mains, 2mizzens, cruising chute w/sock, windlass,Bimini, dinghy, S/S propane stove, GPSw/charts. A must see at our docks. Asking$16,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
’80 PEARSON 424 KETCH.......................$84,900’70 CAL 40 (RESTORED) .........................$65,000’85 C&C 37................................................$40,000'85 CALIBER 35 ........................................$59,000’85 CAL 35 ................................................$35,500'86 C&C 35 MK III......................................$47,500'70 PEARSON 33 ........................................$8,900'80 CAL 31.................................................$23,000'01 HUNTER 240.......................................$16,500'84 COM-PAC 23 .........................................$7,900
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56' Custom Wood Schooner ’07 . . . . .$800,00045' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,00040' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900 39' Irwin Citation 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 37' Tartan 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,90031' Mariner Ketch 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,90030' Catalina 1987 MKII . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500
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44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,90036' Sea Ray Aft Cabin 1985 . . . . . . . . .$34,90034' Sea Ray 1984 Twin Diesel . . . . . . .$29,900 29' Proline Walkaround 1999 . . . . . . . . .$31,90026' Robalo Twin 250 OBs 2007 . . . . . . .$69,000
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1996 Beneteau 321 Oceanis 32. In-mast furl-ing, refrigeration, air conditioning. NEWUllman main and genoa sails, low-hoursdiesel, shoal draft, good electronics. $57,900.Alan (941) 350-1559. [email protected]
32’ Beneteau Oceanis 321 1998. 27 HPYanmar diesel, in-mast main furling, New Doylemainsail, Profurl genoa furling, Autohelmdepth/speed/autopilot, Raymarine ST serieswind, 12VDC refrigeration, two private cabins,bimini/dodger. $56,500. Andy Gillis (239)292-1915. [email protected].
34 Catalina 1990. Mark 1.5, shoal draft, wingkeel, walk-thru transom. Best-equipped 34 you’llever see. Well set up for cruising with arch/davits, solar panels, wind generator, air condi-tioner, inverter/charger, windlass, 10’3” RIB w/15 HP, chart plotter, wind/depth, custom bimini& windshield, Mackpack, RF genoa. Lots more.$50,500. (954) 581-0819, cell (954) 682-3973.
34’ Endeavour Endeavourcat 1997. Twin19HP Volvo diesels, 3.5KW Kubota dieselgenset, Full batten Main, colorful cruisingchute w/sock, bimini w/curtains, 6’4” head-room, very clean, Radar, autohelm, wind,GPS, depth, dinghy. $112,000. Andy Gillis,(239) 292.1915. [email protected]
34’ Gemini 105C 2004. 27 HP Westerbekediesel, 12K BTU A/C, Raymarine ST tridataseries w/ wind. Autopilot, Garmin GPS, 150RF genoa, F/B main, davits, solar panel.January 2012 bottom paint & much more.$129,500. Call Andy Gillis (239) [email protected]
34’ Beneteau 343 2008. Trade In. AirConditioning, In-Mast Furling, Bimini/Dodger, Cushions, Full Electronics, Very Clean& True. Turn Key. $119,000 (727) 214-1590x3. Full specs & pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
Formosa 35 Ketch 1976. Cruiser or bay boat.New YM30 Yanmar, (105hr), Garmin GPS,Radar, Autopilot, 30 amp Air X Wind gen,New canvas, 2 yr paint, 140 water, 45 fuel,Teak-Holly davits, Avon inflatable, 3.5 out-board. $27,500. Pensacola, FL. Rich (850)450-9018, [email protected]
35’ C&C – Turn-key cruiser, great sail inven-tory. Reduced to $24,500! Contact CurtisStokes at (954) 684-0218 or [email protected].
36’ Beneteau Oceanis CC, 1998. Lightlyused model in immaculate condition! Wellequipped for cruising, extremely spaciousinterior, large galley, extensively renovatedand lots of electronics! $89,900, Call Kirk @818-371-6499, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com,Edwards Yacht Sales
Allied Princess Ketch 1979 36’. Proven bluewater cruiser. Classic A. Edmunds design. 4’ 5”draft/11’ beam. Well-maintained, AC, Adler-Barbour fridge, LectraSan head, 4-108 Perkinsdiesel, 70 gals water/40 gals fuel. Asking$54,900. Located Jacksonville. Linda Reynolds(904) 759-2413. [email protected]
Wharram Tangaroa Sail Catamaran 36’MKIV, 2002. Sail the world in safety and com-fort or enjoy the tradewinds. She handlesbeautifully. Well equipped and has great longsea legs. Can be single-handed. Sail flat andfast. What more can you ask from a lady!Purr-fect for voyagers/cruisers/liveaboards orday charter. Asking $55,000. Details:[email protected]. (12/12)
2002 Beneteau 361 $99,900. AirConditioning, In-Mast Furling, Davits, Dinghy,OB, Bimini, Windlass, Fridge & freezer,Microwave, Full Electronics. St. Petersburg, FL.(727) 214-1590 ext. 3. Full specs & pics atwww.MurrayYachtSales.com
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37 Searunner Trimaran. All sails and stand-ing rigging in good condition. Self-tailingwinches, auto pilot. Yanmar 2 GM, A/C.Refrigerator in custom box. $28,000. ForDetails, Contact Dave Pond. [email protected]. (985) 966-3504. (1/13)
37’ TARTAN Centerboard Sloop. 1977 w/Westerbeke diesel, Harken RF, Jib, Genoa,Main, Storm Sail, Spinnaker, Autopilot, 2 XVHFs, SSB, GPS Navigator, Stove, Ice Box,Pressure Water, lots of gear and spares.$29,900. Needs work. Estate sale. Cortez YachtSales (941) 792-9100.
38’ Hunter – 2 staterooms layout, very goodcondition, freshwater boat. Reduced to$119,500! Contact Curtis Stokes at (954)684-0218 or [email protected].
1986 Sabre 38. 4’ 3” draft. in-mainsail furl-ing, ‘96 Yanmar, autopilot, GPS, SSB radio,refrigeration, AC, cutter rig. Ready to cruise$89,900. Also 1983 Sabre at $59,[email protected], or call Alan at (941)350-1559. www.grandslamyachtsales.com
38’ Kadey Krogen, 1980. Recently installed anew Beta Marine (Kubota) diesel, a fuel filter-ing and a routing system. Two Kyocera 135WSolar Panels and wind generator. $95,000,Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales
Beneteau Oceanis 390 Classic, Seldom SeenII, 1991, Two cabin owners version, shoaldraft, light and airy interior. Raymarine instru-ment suite, Frigoboat fridge/freeze. Volvo43HP aux. Clean and ready to sail away.Asking $72,500. Contact Terry Rose at (910)772-9277.
IRWIN Citation 39, 1979, w/ 30 hp Yanmar,41' 9" LOA, custom scoop transom, fin keel,roller furling head sails, Dutchman main, ST-60instruments, Garmin GPS, VHF, S/S Stove, 12-volt DC fridge, ST winches, Bimini. Asking$34,900. Cortez Yacht Sales 941-792-9100.
42’ Catalina MK II. 2 staterooms, 2-head lay-out, very good condition. Reduced to$129,500! Contact Curtis Stokes at (954)684-0218 or [email protected].
42’ Catalina. 3 Cabin, 1990. Wind gen, Solarpanels, Radar, RIB. Is loaded for the cruisingsailor! $113,850. Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642.Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Profes-sional Brokers. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
SABRE 42, Evergreen. 1989. Classic Sabredesigned and finished sloop meticulouslymaintained w/centerboard. Equipped forworld cruising. Radar, AIS, XM weather, Windgen., Watermaker, Garmin GPS, 12-volt DCGenerator, SSB, Skymate-ocean internet, AutoPilot, bottom epoxy-treated, 2 staterooms,spacious salon and galley, 6’ 5” headroom,ensuite heads. Asking $170,000. ContactTerry Rose at (910) 772-9277.
43’ Wauquiez Ketch, 1983. Perfect layout,weatherly cruiser. Recent Perkins 65hp,Northern Lights 5.5kw, 26000 BTU air condi-tioning. Fresh Awlgrip, canvas, all new elec-tronics. $159,000. Stewart Marine, Miami.(305) 815-2607. www.marinesource.com.
Morgan 43’ Sloop. Hark the Sound, 1985Center cockpit. AC, genset, new batteries andnav instruments. Master cabin w/ensuitehead, LP stove, Adler Barber fridge, charttable, v-berth w/guest head. Perkin 4.108aux. Asking $90,000. Contact Terry Rose at(910) 772-9277.
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44’ Privilege Easy Cruise, 2002. Well caredfor and extensively cruised by current andoriginal owners. 4 double cabins all withqueen sized berths. Westerbeke 7.6kw,110VAC generator. Good electronics and sailinventory. $349,000, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, www.CatamaransFlorida.com, EdwardsYacht Sales
1983 Morgan/Marek 454 PerformanceRacer/Cruiser. Big, Fast, Beautiful, Strong,Seakindly. Shoal draft, air conditioner, dieselengine & generator, radar, autopilot,Spinnaker. Huge aft stateroom. $99,900.Alangsys@gmail. com. (941) 350-1559.www.grandslamyachtsales.com.
45’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, 2008. In perfectcondition and loaded with equipment,bright and spacious interior, comfortablecontemporary design with serious sailingperformance! $264,000. Call Clark @ 561-676-8445, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com,Edwards Yacht Sales
1987 45’ Morgan 452 Ketch. Center cockpit,aft stateroom, two heads refrigeration, gener-ator GPS. Electric windlass. Great Liveaboardor cruiser. $69,900. [email protected], orcall Alan at 941-350-1559. www.grandslamy-achtsales.com
45’ JEANNEAU 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996,Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins,two heads w/shower, roller furling main, elec-tric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley,Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $109,000.Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
1986 - 47-foot offshore cruising/racer. Totalrefit- Yanmar, mast/rigging/sails (7), electricwinches, monitor amp air/solar, electronics,SSB, radar etc, 2 staterooms, 6-person liferaft, dinghy w/10-hp OB. $109,900 inventorycall (401) 782-0555. (12/12)
Tayana 48’. Montana Sky, 2011, Center cock-pit, Cutter rigged, Two staterooms w/ensuiteheads. Electric winches, windlass, bowthruster, Leisurefurl boom w/fully battenedmain sail, genset, watermaker and muchmore. Asking $640,000. Contact Terry Rose at(910) 772-9277.
2007 Beneteau 49 $298,000 Genset, AC Bowthruster, Electric winches, Full electronics,Bimini, Cockpit cushions, shows like new.727-214-1590, ext 3. Full specs/pics at:www.MurrayYachtSales.com
51’ Little Harbor – Performance cruiser invery good condition. Reduced to $425,000!Contact Curtis Stokes at (954) 684-0218 [email protected].
2006 Passport 515 Vista CenterCockpit. Loaded and immaculate. 5’6” draft,Intracoastal-friendly mast height. Twin head-sails, staysail, in-mast furling main, electricwinches. REDUCED; $849,000. See detailswww.grandslamyachtsales.com. Alan (941)350-1559. [email protected]
2002 53’ Bruce Roberts. Custom AluminumCenter Cockpit. Quality Construction andLoaded. Twin headsails, incredible owners’stateroom. Reduced. $299,900. Alan at (941)350-1559. [email protected]. Go fordetails to www.grandslamyachtsales.com
1988 54’ Crowther Hi PerformanceCruising Catamaran. Cruise fast, sail any-where. Daggerboards, new electronics, greatsail inventory, generator and more. $199,[email protected], or Call Alan at. 941-350-1559. www.grandslamyachtsales.com
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56’ Schooner. Custom built in 2008 byRollins in Maine. A masterpiece from Americancraftsmen. White Oak framing with Douglas Firplanking. Black Locust, Teak, and Cherry usedthroughout. Aluminum spars and custom castbronze fittings. A beautiful “Alden” styleschooner capable of passages with eleganceand American pride. Asking $800,000.www.CortezYachts.com. (941) 792-9100
Clark Mills 59’ Custom 3 Masted Schooner1974. Operating daily in charter inClearwater. Sails great. Hauled surveyed andbottom-painted Sept. 2011. Owner retiringand motivated to sell. Call (727) 581-4662.(12/12)
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36” Helm, destroyer style with 1” shaft. Usedbut in excellent condition. Great upgrade for30’-40’ racers or cruisers. New costs $560;asking $250 or will trade for 28” wheel.Sarasota, FL. (941) 342-1246. (1/13)_________________________________________
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Teleflex control cables, Red-Jacket 15’CC33215 and 10’ CC33210, still in boxes.This is the most popular boat cable in theworld. 3” travel, 10-32 SAE threads with nutsand rubber grommets on both ends, 15’retails for $40; asking $20. 10’ retails for $36;asking $18. Both for only $35. Photos avail-able. Sarasota, FL. (941) 342-1246. (1/13)_________________________________________
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Perkins/Westerbeke 4-108 diesel engine.Low hours, inspected, test run, no trans.,come see it run. Free delivery 500 miles fromPensacola w/full price $3,995 (850) 572-1225. (12/12)
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Absolute Tank Cleaning......................22,26Advanced Sails ........................................30Ahoy Captain ..........................................27All American Covered Boat Storage.........20Amelia Island Marina...............................48American Rope & Tar.........................27,52Anchorage Resort Marina........................49Aqua Graphics ........................................26Atlantic Sail Traders.................................30Aurinco ..............................................27,41Bacon Sails..............................................30Bahamas Guide/Seaworthy .....................19Beach Marine..........................................48Beaver Flags ............................................27Beneteau Sailboats..................................BCBennet Bros. Yachts............................48,70Beta Marine ............................................56Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals ................25,40Blenker Boatworks & Marina...................47Bluewater Sailing School ......................9,40BoatNames.net .......................................26Boatsmith .................................................9Bone Island Regatta ..................................7Borel .......................................................27Bo’sun Supplies .......................................36Bradenton Yacht Club .............................12Buzzelli Multihull Regatta ..........................4Cajun Trading Rigging ............................30Calvert Sails ............................................30Cape Coral Yacht Basin ...........................49Capt Marti’s Books/Seminars...................19Capt. Chris Yacht Services..................27,83Capt. Jagger............................................26Capt. Larry Nelson ..................................26Capt. Rick Meyer ....................................26Capt. Tom Mackin ..................................27Captains License Class.............................83Catalina ...................................24,47,56,75Catamaran Boatyard ..........................26,57C-Head Compost Toilets ....................28,44Clear Air Systems ...............................28,52Clearwater Municipal Marina .............15,49Compac Sailboats ...................................24Compleat Fabrication..............................53CopperCoat ............................................25Cortez Yacht Brokerage...........................78Couples Sailing School............................40CPT Autopilot .........................................82Cruising Guide Florida’s Suncoast ...........19Cruising Solutions ...................................18Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage .................71Defender Industries.................................13Deltaport Marina ....................................47Dockside Radio .......................................53Doyle/Ploch Sails.....................................30Dr. LED ...................................................20Dunbar Sales...........................................75Dunbar Sales Sailing School ....................40Dwyer mast ............................................82
Eastern Yachts.........................................BCEastern Yachts/Beneteau .........................BCEdwards Yacht Sales ................................76EisenShine...............................................26Ellies Sailing Shop ...................................26Emerald Coast Yachts School ..................40Fair Winds Boat Repairs...........................29Fishermen’s Headquarters .......................28Fishermens Village...................................37Flagship Sailing .......................................40Florida Keys Cottage/Charter ..................27Florida Yacht Group................................BCFort Myers Beach Mooring Field .............38Glades Boat Storage.............................8,49Grand Slam Yacht Sales...........................73Gulf Coast Boat Show .............................47Gulfport City Marina...............................22Hand-ee-Cleat.........................................28Harborage Marina .................................IBCHawks Cay Marina ..................................49Hidden Harbor Marina ............................49Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack ...........................5Hobie Cats/Tiki Watersports ....................24Hotwire/Fans & other products ..............28Hunter ...............................................24,75Indiantown Marina .................................49Innovative Marine Services.................26,30Irish Sail Lady..........................................30J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales....................74JSI ...........................................................16Kelly Bickford,Broker ...............................75Key Lime Sailing......................................29Key West Race Week ..............................IFCKnighton Sails .........................................31Laser .........................................................5Lightkeepers Marina................................48Mack Sails ...............................................21Madeira Beach Municipal Marina..............7Maptech .................................................37Margarita Cat-Bruce Van Sant .................19Masthead Enterprises ....................28,31,75Mastmate ..............................................28Matthews Point Marina...........................48Miami Boat Show .....................................3Miami Mooring Field ..............................17Moor Electronics .....................................28Morehead City Yacht Basin .....................48Mt. Dora Regatta ....................................61Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau.............74,BCNational Sail Supply................................31Nature’s Head ....................................29,57Nautical Trader .......................................15New JSI ...................................................16Nickle Atlantic.........................................14Non-Local Flow.......................................19North Sails ...................................45,63,83North Sails Direct....................................39North Sails Outlet ...................................83NV-Charts ...............................................27
Optimist....................................................5Pasadena Marina.....................................47Passagemaker Magazine .........................35Pedersen Canvas .....................................23Porpoise Used Sails .................................31Portland Pudgy .......................................26Precision ...................................................5Premiere Racing .....................................IFCRegata del Sol al Sol..................................2Regatta Pointe Marina...............................5Rigging Only...........................................29Ross Yacht Sales ......................................72RS Sailboats ............................................24Sail Harbor Marina ..................................49Sail Repair ...............................................31Sailboat Lessons ......................................19Sailing Florida Charters ...........................40Sailing Florida Sailing School...................40SailKote..............................................31,43Sailrite.....................................................10Sarasota Bay Cup ......................................4Sarasota Yacht Club ..................................4Schurr Sails .............................................63Sea School ..............................................54Sea Tech .................................................82Seaworthy Goods...............................21,29Shadetree................................................51Simple Sailing ....................................40,75Soft Deck ................................................59Southeastern Marine Power ....................18Sparman USA..........................................14Spotless Stainless ...............................29,46Squalls and Rainbows..............................19St. Barts/Beneteau ..................................BCSt. Petersburg Marina .............................49St. Petersburg Yacht Club .........................2Star Marine Outboards............................30Strictly Sail Miami .....................................3StrictlySailing.com ..................................78Sunfish......................................................5Sunrise Sails,Plus .....................................30Tackle Shack..............................................5Tailing Hook............................................29Teak Guard .............................................24Tiki Water Sports.....................................24Titusville Marina......................................49Treasure Harbor Marine ..........................23Turner Marina .........................................47Turner Marine & Boatyard ......................47Twin Dolphin Marina ..............................49UK Sailmakers .........................................31Ullman sails........................................26,31US Spars .................................................55Wells Marine ...........................................55West Marine............................................11Yachtman’s Guide to Bahamas ................19Zarcor .....................................................42
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SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGEBeneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCBennet Bros. Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Boatsmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Compac Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Eastern Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCEdwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Florida Yacht Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCGrand Slam Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Hobie Cats/Tiki Watersports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Kelly Bickford, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31,75Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74,BCOptimist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Portland Pudgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Ross Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72RS Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Simple Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,75St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCSunfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tiki Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24GEAR ,HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHINGAhoy Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Aurinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,41Beaver Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Bo’sun Supplies/Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Cajun Trading Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30C-Head Compost Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,44Clear Air Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,52CopperCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25CPT Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Cruising Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Dockside Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Doctor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Ellies Sailing Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Fishermen’s Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Hand-ee-Cleat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Maptech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31,75Mastmate Mast Climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Nature’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,57Nautical Trader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15New JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Nickle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14NV-Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Sailrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,29Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Soft Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Southeastern Marine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Sparman USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Spotless Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,46Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tailing Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Teak Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24US Spars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Wells Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55West Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Zarcor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICESAdvanced Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Cajun Trading Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Calvert Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Doyle Ploch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,30Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Masthead/Used Sails and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31,75National Sail Supply, new&used online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31North Sails Direct/sails online by North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39North Sails, new and used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45,63,83Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Rigging Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Sail Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Sunrise Sails, Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30UK Sailmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Ullman Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,31CANVAS, STAINLESS STEELCompleat Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Sailing Schools/Captains License InstructionBimini Bay Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,40Bluewater sailing school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,40Capt. Chris Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,83Captains License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Couples Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Dunbar Sales Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Emerald Coast Yachts School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Flagship Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Sailing Florida Charters & School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Sea School/Captain’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Simple Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIESBeta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Star Marine Outboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDSAll American Covered Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Amelia Island Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Anchorage Resort Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Beach Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Bennet Bros. Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48,70Blenker Boatworks/marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Cape Coral Yacht Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Catamaran Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,57Clearwater Municipal Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,49Deltaport Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Fishermens Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Fort Myers Beach Mooring Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Glades Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,49Gulfport City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Harborage Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBCHawks Cay Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Hidden Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Indiantown Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Lightkeepers Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Madeira Beach Municipal Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Matthews Point Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Miami Mooring Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Morehead City Yacht Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Pasadena Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Sail Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49St. Petersburg Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Titusville Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Treasure Harbor Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Turner Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Turner Marine & Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Twin Dolphin Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONALBimini Bay Sailboat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,40Flagship Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Florida Keys Coattage/Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Key Lime Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Simple Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,75MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS, DIVE SERVICES, INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING, REAL ESTATE, ETC.Absolute Tank Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,26Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26EisenShine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Fair Winds Boat Repairs/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,30CAPTAIN SERVICESCapt. 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A Heads-Up, PleaseBy Samantha Goodson
When I was asked to accompanymy boyfriend on a weeklong boat
delivery sailing from Tampa back tohome in Stuart, FL, I couldn’t pass it up.Though I had never been on a sailboatbefore, the thought of sunny days andbeautiful picturesque scenery had meexcited. I asked him what I would needfor the trip, and I will have to admit, Iwas a little disappointed when he toldme that I would not need my blowdryer or flat iron, that life on the seawas a bit simpler. I was packed andready to go with only one other ques-tion: “There is a bathroom on this boatisn’t there?” “Of course,” was his reply.
After a four-hour drive throughwhat seemed to me to be the absolutemiddle of nowhere, we were there.Since it was quite late, we decided tosleep on the boat at the dock andplanned to set sail early the next morn-ing. When I woke up bright and earlyto the sound of banging and clankingof pipes and tools, I realized thatsomething wasn’t going to go the wayI planned. He was working on thebathroom—the one that I was assuredwould be adequate for a lady whowasn’t used to being at sea withoutmodern amenities. After a couple ofhours, he broke the news to me. Therewould be no bathroom. He asked theprevious owners of the boat if I coulduse the facilities in their house, and
upon leaving their very spacious andlavish bathroom, I began to panic—asthat was the last time I would enjoythose luxuries for the next few days.
We set off just before noon, andthat’s when he showed me just what I
would have to use—a blue five-gallonutility bucket! I wouldn’t say I’m a“city girl,” as I often enjoyed campingin the mountains back in NorthGeorgia, but there seems to be a signif-icant difference when you’re deep inthe woods, secluded, versus the vastopen sea on a small sailboat. I tried mybest to not drink anything until itbecame unbearable. And when it did,it took him a while to convince me that
it was my only option. So the only wayI told him I would consider it was if hewent to the front of the boat, pluggedhis ears, and sang a sea song…and noturning around no matter what! Talkabout stage fright!
This charade happened everytime until the worst thing happened.While rinsing the bucket off the side ofthe boat a wave caught it, and nextthing I knew it was floating out to sea.I didn’t know what to do, and we weredays from finding a store where Icould replace my make-shift com-mode. His answer to our dilemma…amilk jug which he had cut the top offwith his Leatherman—and might Iadd—it was quite sharp and jagged,which I was soon to find out whenusing it just as a huge wave crashedinto the boat, causing me to fall downon top of the jug…ouch!!!
Needless to say the trip turned outto be a huge learning experience forme. It took twice as long as planneddue to horrible thunderstorms almostevery day. I hadn’t expected the heatand the bugs on Lake Okeechobee,getting stuck on sandbars and strand-ed for almost an entire day. Since thatfirst trip, I have been on several moreover the last year, but before I agree togo I ask the all-important number onequestion, “There is a WORKING bath-room on this boat, isn’t there?”
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