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Editorial: St. Pete Boat Show and Strictly Sail Merge By Steve Morrell

Letters

Southern Regional Monthly Weather & Water Temperatures

Bubba Copes With a Bad Case of TS By Morgan Stinemetz

Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Who Needs a Hurricane Section if There are No Hurricanes? By Steve Morrell

Our Waterways: FWC Redefines a Houseboat (or tries to) — When is a Sailboat a Houseboat?

Carolina Sailing: The Cruising Club of Charleston By Dan Dickison

Travels With Angel: The Joke’s on Bill at Guana Cay By Rebecca Burg

Cruise to Lemon Bay By Ina Moody

Bahamas Development: Goodbye Crab Cay By Capt. Ron Butler

Racing in Tampa Bay: The Early Years By Dave Ellis

Regatta Time in Abaco By Rebecca Burg

Southern Racing: Southern Race Reports and Upcoming Races, Southern Regional Race Calendars

On the Road to Beijing — Days in the Lives of Olympic Sailors By Jean Levine

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Marine Marketplace Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category

Racing in Tampa Bay — the Early Years. Photo courtesy Dave Ellis. Page 44.

A Corsair 28 sails in Regatta Time in Abaco. Photo by Rebecca Burg. Page 46.

COVER: Susimi, a Sweden 37, sails under spinnaker in the PHRF Spinnaker fleet in Regatta Time in Abaco.

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FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

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St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail St. Pete Merge — Show Dates: Dec. 4-7 be the main organizer of efore 1992, the St. the new show and all Petersburg boat show exhibitors will deal exhibited a combination directly with it, while of sail and powerboats, Sail America will help but sailboat interests, led promote the show in by Jopie Helsen of Sailors order to create a strong Wharf — boat manufacand viable sailing presturers, dealers, brokers ence. Sail America will and other sailing-related also put on the sailing businesses — broke off seminars. and started their own Sailboats will have show in November of their own dedicated that year. They all felt dock space at the new overpowered by the largshow, and the main er showing of powerexhibitors tent, which boats at the St. Pete show. will be air-conditioned, The new show was all The Strictly Sail St. Pete Boat Show will have a sail section. sail and it was called Sail There will also be an Expo St. Pete. The Southon-land sailboat display and three air-conditioned semieastern Sailing Industries Association (SESIA) was born nar tents for both sail and power presentations. and ran this new show. A few years later, this group sold One of the great advantages of the new location are the the show to Sail America, which eventually renamed it advantages for the in-water boats. Although the Vinoy Strictly Sail St. Pete to be in line with other Strictly Sail Basin served as an excellent location, whenever winds shows around the country. Sail America is an arm of the came out of the east, it turned the basin into a washing National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), machine, causing damage to boats that were on display. and its mission is to promote sailing and the sailing indusWith a shallow bottom, many of the sailboats were damtry in the United States. aged by hitting the bottom during the wave action. The Sail Expo St. Pete was held at the Vinoy Docks in St. new location at Bayfront is very well protected and will be Pete until a tropical storm destroyed them in 2005. Sail extremely calm no matter what the winds, while at the America scrambled to find a new location and moved the same time it is close enough to open water for good access show across the Vinoy Basin to the park at the base of The for the free sailboat rides that are always available at the Pier. This turned out to be a successful location, but it sailboat show. lacked infrastructure; there were no docks and no electrical Show Management and Sail America are expecting power. At tremendous cost, Sail America paid for tempoabout 25,000 visitors at the show, based on past shows and rary pilings and docks, and the show was run on rented the expected increase with the addition of the sailing generators. Although the Vinoy eventually rebuilt its docks, exhibitors. Show Management shows always have several it did not want to rent them out for the show in the future. locations at the show where visitors have available to them Infrastructure costs eventually became prohibitive, and a good variety of food and refreshments, including beer— Sail America and SESIA, now renamed the Southeastern which will keep the sailors happy. Sailing Association (SESA)—which still had a financial Show Management also offers more economical rates interest in the show—began to seek other venues, one of and several advantages at its shows that were not available which was the St. Petersburg Boat Show, which had continat the smaller Strictly Sail show. The new show will have ued to operate each year. Discussion began with the show’s about 200 in-water powerboats, and the docks will have organizer, Show Management, in 2006. Negotiations folroom for about 50 sailboats. With combined sail and power, lowed and an announcement was made in June that the two exhibitors are expected to be several times the number that shows would join forces for the 2008 show. was at the sailboat show. Since many exhibitors have prodNow named the St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly ucts and services that are used by both sailors and powerSail, the show will be held Dec. 4-7 at its traditional location boaters, exhibitors will find it more economical to be at the at the Bayfront Center in downtown St. Petersburg. Show one combined show, since many paid for space at both Management, a private corporation, puts on boat shows shows in the past. Besides, it’s cheaper to go sailing these throughout the South, its most famous one being the Fort days. SOUTHWINDS will be there for sure. Lauderdale International Boat Show. It owns its own docks, For more information, go to the Show Management tents, trailers and equipment and even installed the electriWeb site at www.showmanagement.com and click on the cal infrastructure several years ago so ample power would St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail page. be available at the Bayfront Center. Show Magaement will

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LETTERS “Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.” H.L. Mencken

In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDS invites readers to write in with experiences & opinions. E-mail your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com

ARE BOATS AT ANCHOR “SOFT TARGETS” FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT? As I read about problems with police on Florida waterways, I try to understand why. From news reports, cruisers of all kinds are law-abiding people. In fact, they are more law-abiding than people on land. So what’s going on? Why are cruisers subject to police harassment more often than land people? The answer is because police can harass boat people much more easily than they can stop speeding cars and arrest violent felons on shore. Boats at anchor are like cars in a parking lot or RVs in a trailer park; soft targets and easy pickings, never mind about “illegal search and seizure.” Evidently most police never bother to read maritime law, and fewer yet know much of anything about navigation and boats. Boats appeal to cops just like boats appeal to civilians; it’s fun to be on the water. Fulltime cruisers are different, of course, but few cops understand the difference. The freedom we cruisers have come to love is a threat to cops. As SOUTHWINDSs says so well (in so many words), “We are free people and refuse to be treated like subjects.” There are far too many cops on the water having overlapping jurisdiction: local police, county police, FWC, Border Patrol, Homeland Security and the Coast Guard. Who knows who has what authority? And what law applies? The cops should know the law and have copies with them but most don’t. Part of the problem is that each branch insists that it needs boats to control “lawless” boat people: “The county has a fast new boat. We need one, too.” In some harbors, arrogant shoreside landowners don’t want boats “out front” and encourage local and county police to buy boats to chase boat people away. I’d love to see the on-the-water crime statistics justifying the purchase of a boat and the hiring of one or more officers to drive it—all at taxpayer expense. It’s much more fun to ride around with badge and gun and harass soft boat targets than to do real police work. Besides, cops know they can get away with issuing illegal or unnecessary citations because boat people find it very inconvenient to wait around 3-6 months for trial—trials which, most often, find for the defendant boater. SOUTHWINDS must keep on exposing police misdeeds on Florida waterways. I’m convinced what’s been published to date has made a huge difference for those of us who love boats and the freedom of the seas. Richard de Grasse S/V Endeavour Richard, I think you hit the nail on the head: Sailboats are an easy mark since they are slow—if not “parked” (at anchor) on the “side of the road.” 12

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I received a call from a sailor who told me that on his twomonth round trip from Jacksonville to the Keys through the ICW (and offshore periodically), he was questioned by the FWC 16 times. He said never once did they approach him because of some infraction they observed; they just wanted to inspect his boat and papers, which were both in order. This is very unlike motor vehicles where you cannot be stopped unless they have reason to stop you, which means the FWC is doing it only because it can. I call that a sickness. Editor DID BOATER WHO CHARTERED WITH HIS FAMILY ACT LIKE AN A**HOLE TO THE FWC? This letter is in reference to the letters titled: “Welcome To Florida, Boaters, You Are Under Arrest” (November 2007); Are Florida FWC Officers Facing the Same Challenges as in the TV Series “Cops”? (April 2008); and your responses to both. As I read your editorial, “Left Brain/Right Brain Sailing,” in the April 2008 edition, I was thinking, “What a terrific editorial.” That was followed by a great, in-depth, balanced response to “Was a Boat Allowed to Enter a Regatta Without a PHRF Certificate?” I was thinking, “This can’t be written by the same person who penned the diatribe trashing our state FWC in November, on the unsubstantiated word of an out-of-state boater who failed to familiarize himself with (local) laws or chose to simply disregard them. The events “chronicled” by David Liscio in your November edition, were most interesting (and, frankly, unbelievable) to me, a transplanted Tennesseean in Pensacola. I have sailed the Crescent Coast for the past 10 years and have anchored in many gunkholes. The most “harassment” I have ever gotten from any marine patrol, including the FWC, has been a friendly wave. Of my dozens of sailing friends and acquaintances, I only know of two who have ever been boarded. The incident related by the sailor from Maine, may have happened exactly as stated, but in my 70-plus years on this planet, I have learned there are two sides to every story, and the truth lies somewhere in between. What triggered that incident? What was Mr. Liscio’s actual demeanor and response upon being informed he did not have his anchor light on? Why had he not already checked that himself? The officer’s conduct, as described, just isn’t the way civilized people act, unprovoked. Mr. Liscio’s choice of verbiage in his writings and his embellishments suggests to me our friend from Maine reads too much Mickey Spillane, and I would not be at all surprised to learn he chose to hone his sarcasm skills when approached by the FWC. When I mentioned the letter (in November) to my sailing friends—all of whom have sailed to Key West and beyond—the response was, “What a crock of #$%*!” One fellow claimed to know the officer personally, and vouched for his normal courteousness. Another stated that the fellow from Maine “probably acted like an a**hole.” With today’s easy financing, anyone can become a boat owner and operator overnight. It takes a tad longer to become a sailor. We need a modicum of rules and regulaSee LETTERS continued on page 14 News & Views for Southern Sailors

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LETTERS tions, and we need an organization to enforce them and protect us all from ourselves. If I am the only boat in an anchorage, it only means that I am the first boat there, and as such, should make myself visible to any and all who might arrive later by turning on my anchor light at dusk, and/or flying the ball during daylight. You state that getting a citation for a mile under way without required equipment would be reasonable. By

using your logic, (“How about 40 feet? How about 10?”), how about a half mile? A quarter? Where would you draw the line, Steve? What you seem to suggest is everyone should be free to interpret our laws to suit themselves. That is defined as anarchy. It is a simple matter to loop a $2 whistle by lanyard onto one’s dinghy and just leave it there. It is also a simple matter to display proper signals while anchored, day or night. It is

also a simple matter to respond courteously to law enforcement officers, and in all likelihood that courtesy will be returned. One last point. You cite “so many letters” you have gotten complaining of “poor treatment and intimidation.” Come on, Mr. Morrell. Your magazine is delivered to over 500 locations in eight states. What percentage of your readers have called or e-mailed a complaint? What percentage of your readers have written or called not to complain about marine police? Would I normally write about my trip, in the company of three other boats, to Pirate’s Cove this past weekend and that none of us were boarded or harassed? It would be ludicrous, of course, if everyone did that. But think about it, Steve. You probably hear from less than one-hundredth of one percent of your readers about anything. As a long-time reader of SOUTHWINDS, I note with wry amusement that you seem very quick to accept, verbatim, any complaint or criticism against local authorities, whatever the nature. And your statement to David Liscio, “That is how cruisers get treated by FWC cops in Florida,” is patently untrue. You do a disservice to our state, our avocation, and our officials in saying so. I love your magazine, Steve, and try never to miss an issue, but please consider being more objective in your editorials and editorial responses. I think, as one of Mencken’s chosen, you have that duty. “Along with freedom (of the press) goes responsibility.” Adron Joyner Pensacola, FL Adron, I guess, basically, it comes down to you believe the FWC and I believe the charterer, David Liscio. I did communicate with Liscio and learned a little about him, his sailing experience and his experience with the FWC. I believed him. I will admit that I will believe a sailor nine times out of 10 over the FWC. It is a general prejudice I have. I have serious problems with the direction our police forces have taken on the water in Florida because I see them becoming more and more armed and military-like—just in their look alone it is bad enough. I will always be against that. In Mr. Liscio’s

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incident, he states that four officers— dressed as though ready for combat— with a “snarling” police dog approached his boat, which was anchored alone at an anchorage, and shined a spotlight in their faces. I am opposed to that type of law enforcement for enforcing these types of laws. You wrote that, “The officer’s conduct, as described, just isn’t the way civilized people act, unprovoked.” That’s my point. But I’ll take it a step further. These people were alone late at night in an anchorage way off the beaten path,—with lights on down below (playing Scrabble in the light, I presume). A police boat approached them with four officers and a police dog. The police shined a searchlight in the boaters’ faces, and told them their anchor light was out. This initial police action is intimidating right off the bat. Yes, their anchor light was out, but if this

is the manner by which citizens will be approached by the police forces in this country for that type of infraction, then I will be against it. I really don’t care if the police were even courteous, because we don’t deserve that kind of policing, and their actions speak louder than their words. If you don’t care, then we are obviously in great disagreement. Where would I draw the line on dinghying without a whistle? At 10 feet without a doubt. I would set it even farther, and I will gladly be the one to take responsibility for setting a safe distance, if someone asks. And if the police aren’t smart enough to make a decision as to when it matters or not, then they aren’t smart enough to be the police. If you want to stretch that to the definition of anarchy, then so be it, but that’s as much of a stretch as my accusing you of wanting to have a police state. Yes, I am sure these incidents are a

small percentage, but as long as one incident is allowed and defended, I will be against it for one simple reason: These policemen work for us. And just because it is a small percentage who are experiencing these incidents, does that mean it is tolerable? No. It’s not like having a bad experience in a store, where you can go down the street and deal with someone else. These people carry guns and represent our government, and you best mind your manners when they are there protecting you from yourself in military-like garb and police dogs. We deserve better in this country. Mankind deserves better. Yes, I agree, “Along with freedom (of the press), goes responsibility.” Is that your definition of responsibility or mine? By the way, Liscio wrote he was from Massachusetts, not Maine. Editor

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WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direction of the prevailing winds in the area and month. These have been recorded over a long period of time. In general, the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds came from that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often the winds came from that direction. When the arrow is too long to be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.

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The number in the center of the circle shows the percentage of the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of the arrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100 percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather is Force 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.

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To have your news or event in this section, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send us information by the 5th of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later. Changes in Events Listed on SOUTHWINDS Web site Go to www.southwindsmagazine.com for changes and notices on upcoming events. Contact us to post event changes.

â&#x2013; RACING EVENTS For racing schedules, news and events see the racing section.

â&#x2013; UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list of youth sailing programs in the Southern coastal states, www.southwindsmagazine.com. The list was printed in the April 2006 issue.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course, Venice, FL, Aug. 11-14 The Venice Youth Boating Association is hosting a US Sailing (small boat) instructor course at the Venice Yacht Club on Aug. 11-14. Jabbo Gordon, US Sailing-certified instructor trainer and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, will teach the 40-hour course. Interested persons (you must be over 16 years old) may register online through www.ussailing.org. The course number is 397266 and there is a discount for early registration. If there are any questions, please call Jabbo Gordon at (941) 488-7708, or gordonjb35@yahoo.com. CORRECTION In the article on the Sea Scouts regatta in the June issue, an error was made. The overall winner of the regatta was Ship 915 from Boca Ciega Yacht Club of Gulfport, FL, not Ship 956 from Dunedin, FL.

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Sailing Classes. Fall 2008. Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport, FL. Adult basic sailing class begins Wednesday, Sept. 10. Includes five Wednesday evening classes as well as four weekend waterfront sailing sessions. $225. Students will put classroom theory into practice using our new Catalina fleet. Cost includes classroom materials and US SAILIING Association basic keelboat manual. For registration information, go to www.sailbcyc.org or call BCYC at (727) 321-7295, or Jennifer Rogers at (727) 345-7544. Pre-registration required. Boca Ciega Yacht Club is a local not-for-profit sailing club that promotes sailing activities throughout the Tampa Bay area and offers youth sailing courses free to community children each summer. Monthly Boating Safety Courses 2008 Schedule in Ft. Pierce, FL Boating safety course designed for the recreational boater, to encourage safety on the water. This one-day boating course emphasizes safety on the water to enhance the boating experience and to increase confidence on the water. The course is state of Florida approved for those 21 and under to obtain their Florida state boaters License. Dates in 2008 are Aug. 16, Sep. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 15. Classes are usually very full, call and reserve space on the preferred program date. $36 (+ $10 for each additional family member). Courses are held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Flotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce FL. (772) 579-3395 Stephanie, or (772) 321-3041 Gary, or e-mail stephcgaux@hotmail.com. Coast Guard Auxilliary Boating Courses Jacksonville, FL Safe Boating Saturdays. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd.,

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Jacksonville. Sept. 13. Meets Florida legal requirements for boater education. Most insurance companies offer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht. (904) 5029154. www.uscgajaxbeach.com/boatsafety.html. Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs. St. Petersburg, FL Tuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies the Florida boater safety education requirements. Eleven lessons, every Tuesday. Boating skills and seamanship programs, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Lessons include: which boat for you, equipment, trailering, lines and knots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, introduction to navigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 8233753. Don’t wait until next summer to have your children qualify for a state of Florida boater safety ID, possibly lower your boaters insurance premium or just hone your safe boating skills. Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. Six-week public boating course begins every Monday. Includes safety information plus basic piloting; charts, course plotting, latitude/longitude and dead reckoning. Satisfies Florida’s under age 21 boater requirements. (727) 867-3088. Other courses continuously offered. (727) 565-4453. www.boatingstpete.org. Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating Programs Sailing course, Aug. 11,12,14. America’s boating course, weekend course, two lessons—Sept. 14-14. For more information on upcoming education programs or to request a free vessel safety check call (727) 4698895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on Public Education Programs. America’s Boating Course and other courses regularly posted on the Web site. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adults sailing programs. Family sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30’ keelboat. $50-$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 7287317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638

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Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course The Ruskin flotilla each month offers a Boating safety course in Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will be held bi-monthly. Entry into the course will also allow participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.

■ BOAT SHOWS Tampa Boat Show. Sept. 7-9. Tampa Bay’s oldest and longest running boat show. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. NMMA. (954) 441-3220. www.tampaboatshow.com. 10-8 p.m.16 and older, $9. 13-15, $5. 12 and under, free. Southeast United States Boat Show, Jacksonville, FL, Sept. 19-21 This is a new boat show put on by the producer of the spring boat show in Jacksonville for the last 12 years. The

show will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention center. Boats will be exhibited on land at the center and in the water at the Landing, adjacent to the convention center. The show will feature power, sail, freshwater and saltwater fishing boats, yachts, kayaks and boating accessories. For more information: (904) 6730093, southeastusboatshow@yahoo.com, www.southeastusboatshow.com. St. Pete Boat Show and Strictly Sail St. Pete Merge, St. Petersburg, FL, Dec. 4-7 In June, Sail America and Show Management announced they will merge shows to create the St. Pete Boat Show and Strictly Sail. For more information on this change and the upcoming show, see the article on page 8.

■ OTHER EVENTS

National Marina Day, Aug. 9 National Marina Day was originally created by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) to highlight the important role marinas play in the boating communities, providing waterways access and boating services. According to the National Marina Day Web site (www.marinaassociation.org/nmd), “In 1928, the word ‘marina’ was used for the very first time by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility.” Marinas around the country will be offering special discounts and activities. All BoatUS Cooperating Marinas will be offering substantial discounts on fuel, transient slips and repairs.

Fisherman’s Village Yacht Basin to Offer Free Docking on National Marina Day, Aug 9 In observance of National Marina day, and as way of saying “thank you” to the local boating community in the area, Fisherman’s Village Yacht Basin in Punta Gorda, FL, will be

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Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs, Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on individual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about a club’s history, facilities, major events and general information about the club. The clubs and associations must be well established and have been around for at least five years. Contact editor@Southwindsmagazine.com for information about article length, photo requirements and other questions. www.southwindsmagazine.com

providing free docking for the two-day national marina celebration. There will also be displays and promotions by various organizations including the United States Coast Guard and various environmental groups in the Charlotte Harbor area. Call (800) 639-0020 to contact Fisherman’s Village and the marina. www.fishville.com.

for racing at the Dunedin Marina, monthly “cruises,” interclub races with other Florida West Coast women’s sailing clubs, and general fun. For more information about the Windlasses or the New Members’ Coffee, call (727) 4329380, 204-4839, or 937-3105. Annual membership dues are $50 with an initiation fee of $60. Go to www.windlasses.org for more information.

Women Sailors invited to join Windlasses at Annual Meeting, Dunedin, FL, Aug. 21

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Windlasses, a woman’s sailing/racing club, is starting another year of sailing. Women sailors in driving distance of Dunedin marina are invited to spend their Thursdays racing prams and Sunfish, cruising, and generally having fun. On August 21 at 9:30 a.m., Windlasses will hold their annual New Members’ Coffee at the First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin. New members are accepted only in August and September. You must be able to swim and know basic sailing techniques. Boat ownership is not necessary. An orientation program will include pram rigging, building sailing skills, racing rules, and an understanding of the club. The club meets every Thursday during the school year

South Carolina Tax Law Still Limits Time Period Boaters Can Stay in the State Without Paying Boat Taxes Last March, SOUTHWINDS reported on a new tax law in South Carolina that changed the number of days before boaters could keep their boat in South Carolina without paying property taxes from 180 days to 60 consecutive days a year. Total days allowed within one year were set at 90 days. This has had a major impact on transient boaters passing through the state who often stay for

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extended periods, particularly during the winter boating season as northerners head south during the fall and then back north during the spring. Marinas were against the change, and after passage of the law, the South Carolina Marine Association (SCMA) said it had hopes of changing the law back to the 180-day period. SOUTHWINDS recently learned from the Salty Southeast, a southern cruisers’ Web site (www.cruisersnet.net) that the SCMA could not get the law changed back to the old limit, but a law was passed that left it up to the counties to decide whether they wanted to exempt cruising transient boats. Although a lot of counties have indicated they will exempt cruisers, there is no absolute certainty that boaters will be exempt from the property tax on their boats if they stay beyond 60 days, because each county has to decide on the issue. To keep up on the status of this law, go to www.scmarine.org (Government and Legislation page), although the Web site is not always current. You can also visit the Salty Southeast Web site for current information posted by boaters and SOUTHWINDS will report on this in the future, but northern boaters heading south this winter should be advised to keep the situation in mind.

West Marine Announces Sponsorship of the Leukemia Cup Regattas West Marine recently announced its support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with its national sponsorship of the organization’s Leukemia Cup Regattas. In 2007, the sailing community raised more than $3.2-million at 46 regattas. The funds help to advance the organization’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The 2008 schedule includes 46 regattas with an anticipated 17,000 participants. With West Marine’s national sponsorship, each of the local regatta organizers will receive gift cards to distribute to participants. Participants who raise more than $500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will have a chance to win a $2,500 gift card from West Marine. Attendees will also receive coupons for West Marine in registration packets redeemable at any of its 370 stores or at www.westmarine.com. Gary Jobson, former America’s Cup champion, ESPN’s sailing analyst, and the pre-eminent ambassador for sailing

in the United States, is the national chair of these races. “National sponsors like West Marine help keep the regattas alive but most importantly help bring the sailing community together to raise awareness to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” said Jobson.

Hunter Launches Unique New MotorSailor Hunter’s new boat, called “theEDGE,” is a combination of power and sail and can take boaters sailing, waterskiing or wakeboarding. Hunter Marine recently announced the launching of their newest model, “theEDGE.” The boat is 27-feet long (28’ 6” with motor) and is a unique combination of power and sail designed for those who want both, or features of both. Hunter Marine says the boat is appropriately named for its cutting “edge” in engineering, performance and design. Hunter Marine’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, John Peterson, states, “Hunter has created a boat to cater to both motorboaters and sailors alike. theEDGE is the perfect solution for motorboaters who want to try sail-

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ing and for families who cannot agree on what type of boating is best for them at this stage of their lives. theEDGE gets people out on the water, having fun, and enjoying boating at a remarkable introductory price.” The boat has 5’11” headroom, a double V-berth, double berth under the cockpit, main cabin with head and galley, a roomy cockpit and a walk-through transom. The boat draws only slightly over one foot (with kick-up centerboard) and weighs less than 5000 pounds—even with the standard aluminum trailer and optional 50-hp engine, although the boat

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can handle up to a 75-hp motor. The boat has a top sustained speed of 19.9 mph. The boat utilizes a kick-up centerboard and singlelifting rudder that retracts when sailing and almost disappears when motoring. At high motoring speeds, through this design, Hunter has eliminated the drag of the centerboard and rudder. The boat carries over 330 square feet of standard sail area and almost a ton of ballast, enabling it to sail in most conditions. The boat comes standard with sails and hook-ups for tow ropes for skiing, wakeboarding or tubing. theEDGE will be available late this summer with a national introduction at the majority of the fall boat shows.

Switlik Life Raft Safety Alert Notice If you are the owner of a marine life raft manufactured by Switlik Parachute Co., it may have a potential problem with the inflation system. Switlik has had reports recently of Switlik life raft S2630 inflation valves failing to operate properly and discharge the gas from the CO2 cylinder into the life raft during performance of annual service and standard 5-year operational and inflation testing.

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Inspection of these valves indicated clear signs of changes in the consistency of the lubricant and a degradation of the piston O-ring material. This resulted in the O-rings adhering to the pistons and valve bodies, causing the inflation valves to malfunction. This is not obvious and could cause false reliance on a life raft that, if needed, may not inflate and function as a life- saving device. Switlik is implementing a corrective action that mandates replacement of the S-2630 inflation valves currently in service. As this issue directly affects whether or not a life raft will properly inflate in case of an emergency, we feel that this valve replacement should occur at your earliest practical opportunity. Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please contact Switlik Parachute Company at (609) 587-3300 or go to www.switlik.com for further specific details and a listing of service stations so that you can schedule the servicing of your life raft, and, if applicable, replacement of the S-2630 inflation valve. We regret this occurrence and the inconvenience it causes you. Although the probability that your life raft will not work as designed is small, we are addressing this issue by erring on the side of safety. We thank you for your patience while we work to make your time on the water safer.

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THE 2008 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON

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Who Needs a Hurricane Section if There Are No Hurricanes? After the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season, which brought you—to name the memorable storms—Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan, SOUTHWINDS began to publish hurricane stories, tips and articles and then followed up in 2005 with a hurricane section from June through November. For three years, we presented this section for six months of the year. We also built a hurricane Web site, withexcellent information and links. Here we are in August—the first of the “big three” strong storm months—and all we have is a measly half page. Interest is waning in hurricane preparation, but it won’t take much—just one good storm—to knock people out of their complacent mood and back into one of concern for their boats, lives and homes. Let’s not forget that it was boat and marina damage from the 2004-5 seasons that caused slip prices and boat insurance to skyrocket—not to mention homeowners insurance (which greatly affects boat ownership). We are still feeling the economic reverberations of those two storm years. It is still not that

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difficult to keep your boat prepared for what everyone is most likely to get hit with: low-level tropical storm-force winds or Category 1 and 2 hurricanestrength winds.

Two Great Web Sites for Hurricane Boat Preparation There are two Web sites I know of that give the best practical real information to prepare your boat. One is the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages (www.southwindsmagazine.com/hurricane), which has lots of information, tips and articles, including real-life articles from people who prepared boats, whether they were successful or not. These are not just articles and lists telling you how to make a plan, but realworld ideas and tips. These are geared toward boats at anchor and in the slip. The site includes links to the best stormreporting weather sites, links to other articles and sites on the Internet, Southwinds articles, information about hurricanes and links to tides in the region. I still think it has the best and

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most practical plan of all plans I have heard about—based on one important concept: The biggest priority is to execute a plan because the weaker plan carried out is far superior to the better plan not carried out. The other great Web site is the BoatUS Hurricane Resource Center, which has recently been revamped and expanded (www.boatus.com/hurricanes). BoatUS has been gathering boat preparation and hurricane information for years, and in the last two years, it has put on the Marina Hurricane Preparation Symposium, a two-day symposium of speakers and information about saving marinas and boats from storm damage. No other organization has done more to put together similar information. In the 2008 BoatUS symposium, representatives from the U.S Weather Bureau promoted the idea that every season is unique, and trying to predict each season is near impossible. So, be prepared, and let’s all rejoice if we don’t get hit this year. Practice your plan.

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When is a Sailboat a Houseboat? FWC Tickets Boats Using Type I MSDs— Calls Them Houseboats By Steve Morrell

boater reported in a posting at the Salty Southeast, a southeast cruisers’ Web site, (www.cruisersnet.net), that on June 28 at a marina in Sanford, FL, 12 FWC officers and one county sheriff’s deputy boarded and inspected sanitation systems on all boats that had people living on them. A couple of people were fined for dumping untreated raw sewage straight into the waters, which was understood by all, but what surprised everyone was when the officers starting citing people with Type I and II MSDs—since the waters in Sanford are not a no-discharge zone. Perhaps a little background information will be helpful. We have two types of waters in the United States when it comes to onboard marine sanitation. There are NoDischarge Zones (NDZs), and there are the rest of the waters in the United States. In an NDZ, you cannot dump any sewage—whether treated or untreated—into the water. If the area is not an NDZ, you can dump treated sewage using a Type I or Type II MSD (which kill bacteria to a better-than-legally accepted level). This has been the situation for decades. In Florida, the only NDZs are state waters within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Destin Harbor and waters in the city of Key West. (Restrictions also exist for most freshwater areas.) Sanford is not an NDZ. So, why would the FWC cite someone for doing something that is accepted as legal—and has been for many years? Because, from what I see, the FWC want to make a change, and they don’t want to open it up for public discussion, since they most likely think they would lose in a legal

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interpretation in a public forum, so they have put the onus on boaters by forcing them to fight a citation in court, which boaters will be reluctant to do. It appears the FWC decided to reinterpret Florida law, which defines what a houseboat is, since houseboats have a special definition when it comes to onboard sanitation. If they call anything that fits their interpretation of the definition of a houseboat, a “houseboat”—whether it is a sailboat, powerboat or what we all know as a “houseboat”—they can then enforce the law the way they like it, getting around what it says. Florida Statute 327.53 (2) states: “(2) Every houseboat shall be equipped with at least one permanently installed toilet which shall be properly connected to a United States Coast Guard certified or labeled Type III marine sanitation device. If the toilet is simultaneously connected to both a Type III marine sanitation device and to another approved marine sanitation device, the valve or other mechanism selecting between the two marine sanitation devices shall be set to direct all sewage to the Type III marine sanitation device and, while the vessel is on the waters of the state, shall be locked or otherwise secured by the boat operator, so as to prevent resetting.”

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OUR WATERWAYS The key point to remember here is that if a vessel is a “houseboat,” then it cannot be hooked up to anything but a Type III MSD (like a holding tank). It cannot be also hooked up to a Type I or II. Florida Statute 327.02 (Definitions of Terms) states: “(13) ‘Houseboat’ means any vessel which is used primarily as a residence for a minimum of 21 days during any 30day period, in a county of this state, and this residential use of the vessel is to the preclusion of the use of the vessel as a means of transportation.” When I look at this legal definition, I can understand how someone could construe this to mean that any vessel could be defined as a houseboat if I only read the first half of the definition; “ ‘Houseboat’ means any vessel which is used primarily as a residence for a minimum of 21 days during any 30-day period, in a county of this state…” Even if this first half was the extent of the definition, there is still some room for doubt because of the words “…used primarily as a residence…” If I am staying in a hotel room for 21 days out of 30 and living there, you could technically say that I am using it primarily as a residence. But it is still a hotel room. In like manner, you could also say that I am using my sailboat primarily as a residence if I am cruising around on it for 30 days, even though in reality I am not. Ignoring this vague primary residence definition, even that doesn’t make my sailboat a houseboat—unless only the first half of the definition was used. But—the original lawmakers who put this law together added this second half to the definition: “…and this residential use of the vessel is to the preclusion of the use of the vessel as a means of transportation.” (The key word being “and.”) For clarity’s sake, I think we are safe if we use the word “prevents,” so it is stated like this: “…and this residential use of the vessel prevents the use of the vessel as a means of transportation.” In other words, if you are “living aboard,” and if living aboard prevents the use of your boat from being used as a means of transportation, then your vessel is a “houseboat.” Put simply, you cannot define a vessel as a houseboat unless you use both parts of the definition—no matter what

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Gulfport Mooring Field Proponents Seek Public Support—Sign the Online Petition and Attend County Commissioners Meeting Proponents of a mooring field in Gulfport, FL, are seeking public support asking for people to attend the Pinellas County Commissioners meeting on August 5 at 9:30 a.m. (County Commission Assembly Room, 315 Court Street, Pinellas County Courthouse, Clearwater). Supporters of the mooring field have also set up a petition—that anyone can sign (not just county residents)—on a Web site and will present the petition to the commissioners. Go to http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/support-municipal-mooring-field-in-gulfportflorida.html to sign up. This link is also available at www.southwindsmagazine.com/OurWaterways.htm. the FWC says. In reality, we all know what a houseboat is (and, in reality, so does the FWC): They all sit in the same place for a long period of time and are attached, almost permanently, to the dock. They are only moved rarely when someone wants to place it somewhere else, but it is obvious they are never really used for transportation. And there is one more thing: It is pretty obvious to a reasonable person what a houseboat is. But I know of some sailboats and powerboats that I would consider a “houseboat” by this definition—and they all have certain things in common with the standard and accepted definition in everyday language of what a houseboat is. For instance: Most likely its motor doesn’t work, or barely does; the boat probably wouldn’t perform well as a means of transportation, but could possibly make it to a new location; and it looks as if someone has set up housekeeping on it to keep it in that one place and not move it. (Many potted plants on deck and a stand-up refrigerator in the cockpit are dead giveaways.) But to define a sail or powerboat—that is in reasonably good working condition—as a “houseboat” just because someone has been living on it for 21 out of 30 days is just plain ridiculous and makes me think that the FWC has an ulterior motive, but because it did not put out any public policy statements on this new “enforcement” (that I know of), we can only guess what its intentions are. It appears obvious to me that what the FWC is doing here is trying to prevent more people from dumping sewage into waters, whether treated or untreated, even if they have a Type I or II MSD, by redefining more boats as “houseboats”—by stretching as much as they can the official definition of a houseboat as defined in Florida law. (I challenge the FWC to inspect all the liveaboard megayachts in Florida that have Type II MSDs. But those “liveaboards” won’t be so compliant when you cite them.) The problem here is that the FWC has acted illegally by interpreting the law as it sees fit. Unless a vessel fits the definition of a houseboat, it is legal to have a Type I or II MSD onboard and pump treated sewage into non-NDZ waters, and the FWC has no right to cite someone for this. And if it is using its “new” definition of a houseboat as its excuse, then it is really taking the law into its own hands and has no right to do so. Boaters must fight this action and take it to court. www.southwindsmagazine.com

I have to guess as to what the FWC’s intention is, since I have not heard of any public notice that policy has changed, something which would surely be welcome, especially in free society. But I bet the FWC doesn’t want to do that, so that the members can say nothing has changed and that they are just now starting to enforce a rule that is already on the books (pleading how they have been giving everyone a break up till now). That way—in their minds—they don’t have to defend their position or invite public discussion. If the FWC believes that boaters are spoiling the waters of our state, then it should approach it legally Houseboat or sailboat? Although this boat appears to be a “houseboat,” it is definitely not, as it moves and up front—instead of tak- around under its own power and is certainly a sailboat that serves as a means of transportation—and ing the law into its own a unique one at that. Photo by Steve Morrell. hands. It should try to change the existing laws if it thinks they are wrong. Or maybe it should try to educate the public about the problem. If its intentions are to clean up the water, then great, but “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Type I and II MSDs, more often than not, dump treated sewage that has less bacteria in it than the waters they are dumping into. They actually improve many waters. Sure, there are places where even the lower bacterial level of treated sewage raises the bacterial level of the waters the boat is in, as when every boat in an unwashed marina or anchorage is using a Type I MSD (whoever heard of that?). Should boaters be dumping even treated sewage in such situations? No, but that doesn’t make it illegal to do so. Plus—how about testing the waters to find out? I also would like to hear of one instance in Florida where boaters have caused the closing of one swimming area. All closings have been caused by municipal sewage treatment systems. But this is another issue, and handing out citations illegally is not the answer if there is a problem caused by Type I and II MSDs. If the police can go around interpreting the laws with such arrogance, then why do we need lawmakers in the first place? Why not just let the police decide what is right and wrong on their own? No matter what the FWC defines a houseboat as, it cannot redefine the law to its liking—just like you can’t beat three of a kind with a pair—without changing the rules of the game. This whole situation brings to mind what Mark Twain once said: “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” News & Views for Southern Sailors

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The Cruising Club of Charleston By Dan Dickison Bob Kelley, the CCC commodore, in front of the Charleston Yacht Club.

ob Kelley, commodore of the Cruising Club of Charleston, is in a jovial mood. Nothing seems to please him more than gabbing about his club and its outings, unless, of course, he’s actually participating in one of the organization’s cruises. On this bright June day, seated inside a waterfront eatery on the Charleston peninsula, he’s tossing out anecdotes about raft-ups and annual competitions among members for attending the most cruises. If you measure the tenor of his words, you’ll glean some insight

Four club members on their way to happy hour at the host boat at the Steamboat Creek cruise.

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into why this club—an organization manifest only on paper, on the Web, and in the hearts of its members—has managed to exist for more than 35 years. “Most of the members are pretty active in our events,” offers Kelley, “and that’s how we like it. Because of that, we don’t feel the need to promote membership too aggressively. Fifty boats is really the ideal number.” With 55 names on its roster, the club is one of the smallest officially recognized sailing organizations in the Carolina Low Country, but it’s also one of the most active. Year around, CCC members maintain an impressive schedule of activities, and it’s all very social. “Meet and cruise— that’s basically our agenda,” explains the commodore, with a smile. On the first Thursday evening of each month, the club’s members congregate at the Point Grill in Mt. Pleasant. Typically, they take in an informational presentation, conduct a quick discussion of club “business,” and enjoy dinner. The following Saturday, the monthly cruise takes place, which is usually a short trip to some overnight anchorage within easy sailing distance of downtown Charleston.

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The annual CCC luau. This was held at Fred Wichmann’s house on the Stono River. From left to right are the commodore’s wife Beth, an unidentified reveler, the commodore, and George Heinmann.

From March through November each year, says Kelley, the club puts on nine cruises. Though these excursions rarely take the participants offshore, he explains, in former years, the members voyaged broadly. “Steig Wallerstedt, our founding commodore, sailed his boat across the Atlantic and cruised Scandinavia. And members have done some longer trips in recent years,” he adds. “Not too long ago, six boats cruised up to Bald Head Island for a weeklong trip.” These days, the club cruises are mostly short, overnight trips to places like Sandy Point at the mouth of the Stono River or Steamboat Creek, at the northeastern tip of Edisto Island. “Almost exclusively,” explains Kelley, “we anchor out and we don’t go to marinas.” Part of the “formula” that Kelley credits for successful cruises includes the identification of one member’s vessel as the “host boat.” This means that, once anchored, everyone gathers aboard that boat for a happy hour, which ordinarily lasts well into the evening. “We’ve got a few smaller boats in the club,” he says, “like a 25-foot sloop, so it can be interesting.” Typically, he explains, another boat will raft up with the smaller host boat so as to more easily accommodate the entire crowd. “We do have members with larger boats as well,” allows Kelley. “There’s a couple that owns a Tayana 42, and a guy with a Stevens 50. And about a third of our members own powerboats.” He volunteers that during a downturn in membership about five years ago, the members agreed to accept powerboat owners into the club. The decision appears to have been sparked by the fact that several longtime members were making the move from sail to power cruisers. But these days, affirms Kelley, most of those members who cruise aboard powerboats are apt to be less active due to the increasingly high cost of fuel. Kelley, who is retired from IBM, owns a Catalina 30, which he has cruised as far south as the Bahamas and Key West, and as far north as the Chesapeake. “It’s really the perfect boat for our kind of cruising,” he professes. “It’s a shoal-draft model—four feet, four inches—so you can get almost everywhere around the Low Country. We can get into almost any anchorage on this coast.” As enthusiastic as Kelley and his fellow club members are about their brand of cruising, it’s clear that what really keeps this club intact is the social element, and he takes care to emphasize this. “Our members enjoy sailing, of course, but it’s really the socializing that keeps us coming back.” Illustrating this, he points out that beyond the nine cruises each year, the organization keeps its members engaged with an annual luau, a Christmas party, an oyster roast, and a midwinter gathering at the quarters of another local entity—the Mariner’s Cay Yacht Club. Another club function, says Kelley, is the annual raft-up on July Fourth to watch fireworks. “Out on the harbor, you can see the displays of several different communities,” he explains, “and it’s usually a great time.” This year, that all takes place the night before the CCC’s July cruise up the Wando River to Nowell Creek. That next evening, when News & Views for Southern Sailors

everyone congregates aboard the host boat for cocktails, there are likely to be a few weary souls among the crowd, just a little worse for wear from the previous evening’s festivities. But that’s okay. They’ll be among friends, doing what they desire most: Cruising and meeting—that’s the agenda of the Cruising Club of Charleston. For more information about the Cruising Club of Charleston, go to www.cruisingclubofcharleston.com.

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The Joke’s on Bill at Guana Cay By Rebecca Burg

Nipper’s Bar and Grill overlooking the Atlantic on Guana Cay.

ager for the opportunity to explore Great Guana Cay, Abaco, I took Angel’s dinghy over to Defiant, Bill’s ketch. Both singlehanded cruisers, Angel and Defiant valued the social benefits of traveling together, especially around remote, sparsely populated out islands. Today’s adventure would include an unexpected twist, which got its start after I picked Bill up in the dinghy and he stealthily slipped a small, black object inside my beach bag. Our sailboats were anchored in the shallow waters of Fishers Bay, which has a mix of sand, grass and kitty litter-like crust. Holding is satisfactory except in strong, southwesterly weather. With the dinghy kept in line by a stern anchor, I tied to the dock that stretched over Sunset Beach and we walked ashore.

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It’s said that Guana got its unusual name from the word “Iguana.” Iguanas weren’t spotted on the island, but we did see plenty of Bahamian curly tail lizards. In picnic areas, it’s not uncommon to see the harmless curly tails jostling for people’s leftovers, and I’ve had one brazen lizard jump over my leg in its hungry hunt for crumbs. Bill and I stopped for a cold one at a beachside hangout, Grabbers Bar and Grill. Here, we convened with cruisers Tom and Babette from Escape. The four of us walked down Guana’s main road, which arced along the shore of Kidd’s Cove, which is known as Settlement Harbour on the charts. Local lore says that a pirate called Kidd had made this emerald lagoon into his hideout during the heyday of maritime thievery. Now, it shelters the full service Orchid Bay Marina and the ferry

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Dinghy dock overlooking Fishers Bay on Guana Cay.

dock. Overlooking Kidd’s Cove, we found Milo’s Fresh Vegetables and Fish Market and Guana Harbor Grocery for basic provisions. Fig Tree Wine & Spirits, a shed-sized pink building built over the shoreline, sells a variety of refreshments and ice. The slow paced, mostly tree-covered Guana Cay shelters one of the smallest settlements in Abaco’s out islands, yet there’s plenty to do. Local establishments always have something going on. The colorful party place of Nipper’s Bar and Grill offers Bahamian cooking, full bar, beach access and an unrivaled view. Open daily, Nipper’s far-reaching reputation for fun includes its traditional Sunday buffet pig roasts. Grabbers Bar and Grill, overlooking Fishers Bay, treats visitors to daily lunch and dinner specials, exotic ambiance and seasonal parties. I wondered if the Wednesday pot luck nights were still being held here, with cruisers and locals bringing a dish and mingling in a festive, tropical setting. Fine dining can be had at Docksiders and Orchid Bay, both with scenic waterfront views. Beachcombing, Dive Guana’s excursions, and snorkeling are some of the most popular pastimes, since the island boasts seven miles of Atlantic waterfront and reefs. Beach bags slung over our shoulders, our group decided to get some sand in our shoes. Walking down the road past Dive Guana’s headquarters and toward Dolphin Beach Resort, we headed for the Atlantic side, following its fragrant, salty breeze. During a lull in our animated conversation, Bill activated a remote control button hidden in his pocket. The unseen object in my beach bag responded by making a sudden, rude sound. It was the high-tech equivalent of a whoopee cushion. I hid my face. Tom and Bab politely pretended not to hear what sounded like me having serious intestinal issues. Bill pushed the button a few more times. Averting their eyes, Tom and Bab were struggling to keep straight faces. My face wasn’t straight at all, and I began to laugh. Tom turned around and, stifling a chuckle, said, “No one can have that News & Views for Southern Sailors

much gas!” Bab was giggling now. Looking innocent, Bill pushed the button again. I dropped my beach bag and, unable to talk, helplessly pointed at it. We were introduced to the black object hidden in the bag, Bill’s remotely controlled, electronic “fart machine.” Energized by the laughter, we left footprints over a long stretch of tawny sand and dipped our feet in foaming surf. Bill’s creative prank reminding us that life’s lighter side is still accessible in a seemingly too-serious world. A time later and on a roll, Bill tucked the fart machine into his front pocket and searched for his next victim. He sauntered toward an outdoor café that was full of patrons. The electronic toy is sensitive to certain cell phone and radio signals. Naturally, something triggered the box to blast out its realistic noises just as Bill walked past the café. Some people stared, looking astonished. Others chortled. Dismayed, Bill fished in his pocket, struggling to find the toy’s off switch. Followed by laughter, he dashed around the corner, sounding like he’d consumed far too many beans. The toy was finally turned off, but it was too late. This time around, the joke was on Bill.

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The patio at Royal Palm Marina.

Cruise to Olde Englewood Village on Lemon Bay By Ina Moody

e had had three days of weather so snotty that, at times, we’d look at each other and ask: “Are we having fun yet?” The fourth day found us in Venice on Florida’s southwest coast. We had hoped to head south in the Gulf and go in at Boca Grande Pass and anchor in Pelican Bay, but the weather forecast promised more of the same snotty weather, except at a higher velocity, so we opted for the ICW. South of Venice, the ICW detours inland for four miles, and here the going was good, but once it opened up to Lemon Bay, we were again subjected to the choppy waters. This was when we said, “Enough is enough!” We looked up and there—off red marker 30—was Royal Palm Marina. We are familiar with a great little resort farther south called Palm Island, but it is off marker 7, and Royal Palm Marina was right here, so why not give it a try? We called on channel 16, and a charming young lady, whom we later got to know as Sherrie Ferrell, offered us a slip in their deep-water marina ($2/ft/day). They also offer dock security with gated access, air- conditioned restrooms, laundry facilities, a ship’s store, fuel (gas/diesel), not to mention happy hour at the on-site Tiki Hut. Once we tied up, plugged in and showered, we were ready for a little exploration. Sherrie told us that “Dearborn” was just a couple of blocks away. As it turned out, she was talking about Dearborn Street, which is the “Olde Englewood Village on Lemon Bay.” This bit of Florida history was founded in 1896, when most pioneers arrived by water or by blazing a trail on horseback. Back then, there were no roads and no bridges—just visiting the Manatee County seat was a two-day trip. But the town had a post office and a store, the Lemon Bay Trading Company. Fishing was great, but growth for the little community was slow because of the isolation. Then came the era of the auto40

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mobile, and roads were finally built. Still, when Highway 776 was put in, it bypassed the old village and a whole new Englewood sprang up around the highway. This left Dearborn Street as a reminder of a “little town that once was.” But don’t let that fool you. Dearborn Street now bills itself as the place where you can “shop, dine, play and enjoy…”— and we did all four. The day we were there, they featured an antique car show. Cars are Richard’s forte, and while he was looking at the intricacies of old engines, I browsed through art galleries and a New Age bookshop with all kinds of knickknacks and books on self-improvement. Later, we had a delicious lunch in the shade of an old ficus tree where a pleasant The view at Royal Palm Marina on Lemon Bay on Florida’s southwest coast. breeze kept the temperature just right. We came back to Royal Palm Marina in time for happy we had no qualms about locking up and leaving the boat hour at the Tiki Hut, where we met a lot of nice people. unattended while we dinghied ashore to the White Elephant. Many were locals, but most were boaters who are at Royal There were several slips for small boats at this rustic, Palm on extended stays. At a monthly rate of $13/ft + tavern-like place. A large deck offered outside dining and $30/month for electric (30 amp), we are seriously considerinside was a long, full-service bar. The front entrance faces ing returning later this year to spend a month or two. Gulf Boulevard and across the road is Englewood Beach. The next day, the winds were down some. We needed Since we planned on eating at the Elephant, they allowed us supplies, so rather than getting out our bikes (which we had to leave the dinghy at their docks while we went to check bundled up and stowed because of the bad weather), we out the beach. This is a nice white, sandy beach and that took our dinghy over to the Indian Mound boat ramp. This particular day, the surf was up, that is… what surf you can location is within walking distance (about a mile) of the 776 find on Florida’s west coast; but they were nice breakers intersection where there is a shopping center anchored by that kids were playing in. There is a state park here with Publix and Walgreens. vending machines and other amenities, and along Gulf With the choppy waters subsiding and provisions on Boulevard are several eating places and beach shops. We board, we left the marina for the Lemon Bay anchorage. returned to the While Elephant where we had a good meal This can be found east of the ICW, between markers 25 and before dinghying back to Seawind. 26. There’s a wide area with six-foot charted waters to withThe wind came up again during the night, but the in 100-150 yards of the shore. We only spent one day there water in the anchorage was as smooth as your living room because we had heard good things about a place called the floor because it is shielded by several mangroves. It is actuWhite Elephant over on Englewood Beach. We heaved the ally a better anchorage than Lemon Bay, but we will probaanchor the next morning and followed the ICW south past bly anchor in Lemon Bay on the way back because the marker 24 and under Tom Adams Bridge. The bridge opens “Olde Englewood Village on Dearborn Street” is indeed a on demand, but when I called the bridge tender for an place to shop, dine, play and enjoy. opening, I inadvertently referred to the bridge as “Tom Collins” to which the bridge tender chuckled and said that After 40 years of sailing, Richard and Ina Moody switched from he trusted we were having a good time (which we were). their Morgan 33 to their trawler, a Gulfstar 44, Seawind. Ina, a Immediately after the bridge, there is a deep water chanfreelance writer, lives onboard with her husband in southwest nel (8-10 feet deep) running westward away from the ICW, Florida, where they cruise Florida’s west coast, the Keys and the leading right up to the back side of Englewood Beach, and Eastern Seaboard. Visit Ina’s web site at www.StressRelief-Tips.org, or www.Yogina.org. wide enough for an anchorage. This area is so protected that

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CHANGES IN THE BAHAMAS

Goodbye Crab Cay By Ron Butler

Anchored at Crab Cay — Today an idyllic spot. Tomorrow? y good friend, Colin Ward, wrote a song of the same name, Goodbye Crab Cay. It seems an appropriate title if not symbol for what’s going on in much of the Bahamas these days. I’ve often said that the Bahamas are the way things were in the states just 50 years ago, and much of that I mean in a good way. The stores are smaller, the people friendlier, the water is cleaner and the politics saner—if not hilarious. Compared to the pace of life in the states these days, the Bahamas are just plain laid back. For example, in the Bahamas, the pork and chicken you buy at the Exuma Markets grocery store still has the skin and bones! The comparison seems to fit. Fifty years ago in the United States, old-timers would lament the passing of natural wilderness waterfront areas as swamps were drained, land was filled and marinas sprung up on backwaters and man-made canals. But money talks and the marinas got developed anyway. Today, we in Florida (and many other areas), lament the passing of these same marinas as they are being bought up and redeveloped into waterfront condos and dockominiums, limiting boaters’ access to parking facilities. Oh, well. That’s how it is—progress, that is. The Bahamas are on the same curve. They’re just a few decades behind us (US?) in terms of marina development. Boaters in 2050 or 2060 will likely be moaning about the rate at which Bahamian marinas are being converted to condos. Heck, some are being developed with that in mind from the start. Crab Cay is a case in point. When we first visited the Bahamas, Crab Cay was basically a wilderness. Yes, it had been the site of a plantation owned by the Walker family back in the 19th century, but it had long been in ruins before we ever visited there. Trails crisscross the island that cruising sailors would often explore over the years. And that’s not to mention the underwater caves and blue holes. For those of you not familiar with Crab Cay, the island lies in the southern end of Elizabeth Harbor, a mile south of George Town—as the seagull flies, more or less. It’s shaped

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like a large crab—hence, its name—with lots of little bays and small coves in the spaces between peninsular crab legs that protrude into the harbor. It is also home to the nearly famous Red Shanks Yacht and Tennis Club. For years, knowledgeable sailors have dropped hook in the many coves around the island, and some of these coves offer near storm-proof protection from all directions. Of course, the water is shallow in places, and you need to know the secrets to find your way into the deep-water anchorages. Most of these holes offer water 7- to 15-feet deep with deep sand bottoms. They’re ideal for spending the winter or holing up from cold-front passages, but you need to find your way past sand bars that have at most 5 ? feet over them at high tide. There’s also a short cut to George Town from the Red Shanks anchorages (as they are known) on the south side of Crab Cay. Crab Cay has been separated from the mainland by a narrow and deep cut at the tip of the western “claw.” The new luxury development is in the process of building a bridge over this cut that will still allow dinghy traffic to pass, although larger craft will no longer be able to make it through there. This past winter the pass was actually closed to all traffic at times due to construction activity. Many Bahamian boats as well as cruisers that have been in the habit of using this cut will find it inconvenient at the least when the bridge prevents their crossing. When the wind blows hard out of the west as it does in a frontal passage, this was the route of choice to get into town. Even sailboats (usually catamarans) have accessed the most protected holes and coves by navigating this small cut. But—alas, no more. I mention the Red Shanks Yacht & Tennis Club out of respect for this venerable institution. At least once every winter, some powerboater comes on the radio hailing the Red Shanks Yacht Club and provokes a flutter of giggles as someone will usually respond with some smart-ass pretense. I guess you have to have been there to appreciate it, www.southwindsmagazine.com

today an idyllic spot. Tomorrow?

Ruins on Crab Cay. The developers on Crab Cay are incorporating the ruins into the island’s resort development.

but the “club” is a driftwood bar decorated with conch shells and flotsam on the south end of Crab Cay. It serves as an irregular gathering spot for sailors and crews at happy hour—provided it’s low tide. At high tide, the little beach in front of the “club” is flooded, so the sailors always try to assemble there on a low tide. I have no idea when the club was founded, and membership is limited to those who show up at happy hour. However, you can find the names of many of the cruisers who have passed through here as their boat names are joyfully and colorfully painted on the many conch shells decorating the iron shore. This is a club where you can be elected commodore by simply showing up with a jug of mudslides to share. I’d hesitate to call it an informal club as that implies some formality, which is not part of the attitude here. The Murphy family of North Carolina currently owns the island and is in the process of developing a megaresort/residential community there. Their Web site prominently displays pastoral scenes of the romantic sailboats anchored in the secluded coves in front of white sandy beaches and lush flora. Of course, cruising sailboats have already been banned from the anchorage where the megayacht marina is under construction and—as rumor has it— will soon be banned from the other holes as well. If you’re from eastern North Carolina, you may recognize the names of the owners, Pete and Wendell Murphy. They are the somewhat infamous hog and turkey farmers credited for revolutionizing that state’s hog farming and blamed for much of the pollution caused by that industry. As far as diving the blue holes, the water around Crab Cay is now quite murky due to the construction activity on the island. That can be exciting, though. Last season while diving the area, a squadron of eagle rays suddenly appeared, flying in formation out of the murk and gloom. The water used to be clean and clear. No more. Crab Cay will be an exclusive residential/resort community. The marina is designed to accommodate vessels News & Views for Southern Sailors

from 70 feet and up parked in front of an Atlantis-style harbor village. According to their Web site, the marina village architecture will reflect the relaxed sophistication of Mediterranean ports and villas (since Bahamian décor would be too tacky, I suppose) surrounded by crystal-clear waters. A company called Sedona Resorts will provide a boutique spa and resident services for its clients. The luxury hotel and spa will occupy the island’s signature claw. I suppose there’s a resort somewhere in the Mediterranean that’s decorated in the Bahamian style. That makes it okay, I guess. Residents (but not visiting sailors) will be able to explore the winding hiking paths and view the harbor from the 18th century ruins of the Walker estate. Other amenities will include sport fishing, snorkeling, diving, etc, for the adventuresome. (Yippee!) Clients are assured that Crab Cay will provide the ultimate in privacy to ensure that residents will enjoy a lifetime of discovery true to the island’s historic roots (with Jet Skis, no doubt). Property owners will have their own personal boat slips in the “naturally protected, deep water anchorage” (recently dredged). Mega-yachts up to 300 feet will moor comfortably (and away from the cruiser riff-raff) at private slips in this picturesque bay. These favored few will be able to clear customs and immigration within the harbor. At the dockside square, a club concierge will await to attend to needs both urgent and trivial (more trivial, I suspect). A quote from the Web site: “A picturesque Harbour Village will greet all residents arriving by boat. Here, thoughtfully planned villas and estates will showcase a Mediterranean sensibility atop the terraced site plan, promising breathtaking views and stylish luxury. Refreshing breezes will sweep across private terraces and balconies to fill the air with pleasing scents from tropical flowers. Native Bahamian plants and flowers dominate the landscape, sustaining the island’s natural flora. Homes designed to the best of modern building practices will retain the island’s rich legacy of a centuries-old island settlement through historical architecture and design motifs. Inside, spacious floor plans will amplify natural light, and luxurious appointments will abound. Amid a dramatic backdrop of luxury yachts and distinguished estates, Crab Cay’s Harbour Village will foster a lively sense of community, with gourmet restaurants and shopping. A private club will offer refined dining and service with a relaxed island hospitality.” Makes you want to go there, don’t it? Okay—maybe I shouldn’t be so tough on these guys. Goodbye, Crab Cay; hello, Club Med. SOUTHWINDS August 2008

Tampa Bay Racing, the Early Years By Dave Ellis

or a decade after the St. Petersburg Yacht Club was founded in 1909, there were organized cruises to locations around the bay, such as Bradenton, Tampa or Blind Pass on the Gulf. But these were not races. Sailing craft of the day varied from the Gandy family’s 12-foot ketch (!) to heavy vessels usually less than 30 feet in length. Many of these boats were built on Big Bayou on the bay just south of the town of St. Petersburg. Others sailed in when their owners moved here from points elsewhere in the country The Gandy family loved to sail. As soon as the bridge crossing the bay to Tampa that bears the Gandy name was finished and the tolls began coming in, it seemed time to do some sailboat racing. There was mostly point-to-point racing at first. Race to Tampa and back. Race to what is now MacDill Field and back. In the 1930s, George Gandy Jr. and Commodore Rafael Posso of the Havana Yacht Club helped establish the St. Petersburg-Havana Race. This 284-mile race became a classic that the best racing keelboats in the hemisphere just had

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The Ellis family and the Tunison family went on a small boat cruise to Mullet Key (Fort DeSoto Beach) in 1953.

to attend. Spectators jammed the “Million-Dollar” municipal pier to watch the start. Schooners, ketches, yawls and sloops, gaff rigged and Marconi, crossed the nearby starting line and headed south. Often there would be fog and light air. Great sailing boats would come looming out of the gloom with creaking and groaning of natural fiber lines over brass winches. Cotton sails would move across wooden masts to their new tack. My great-uncle Harvey Parke sailed on many famous boats as the “local knowledge” expert on the bay. Once while beating out Southwest Pass, Olin Stephens asked Harvey if there was a cul-de-sac in the Passage Key Shoal. Harvey had no idea what that fancy French word was, but he did know of an indentation. So he had them tack into that deep spot. The boat that was shadowing them went on a little before tacking and ran aground. But they were able to heel the boat and slide off, eventually beating Stephens to Havana by just a few minutes. Just as today, the biggest challenge was to get a crew to deliver a boat back to Tampa Bay. Several times Harvey had to sail a boat back single-handed, always ending up the trip in the dead of night, he said. Small one-design boats were introduced during the Depression. Clearwater Yacht Club was one of the first to embrace the concept. The Snipe has been welcomed to their midwinter regatta for 70 years. One of the very first “howto” books on racing, Scientific Sailboat Racing by Ted Wells, has accounts of Snipes at Clearwater previous to 1950. The Lightning class—and a little later the Thistle— quickly discovered the warm climate and good race committee and infrastructure of racing at St. Petersburg Yacht Club. All-class regattas were introduced in the late 1930s. St. Petersburg Yacht Club combined with the then new Sunshine City Boat Club to host the popular Veteran’s Day Regatta in the fall. By the 1950s there were classes of Windmills, Y-Flyers, Snipes, Moths, Flying Dutchman and 110. The 110 fleet had the reputation of being hard sailing, hard drinking, racing rules optional when it comes to boats in other classes. We stayed out of their way. Especially in a paper-thin plywood Suicide boat. All boats that did not fit in a one-design class were grouped into under-150 and over-150 square feet of sail www.southwindsmagazine.com

basis. Things that we take for granted today were developed just before and after the war. It was the advent of plastic materials on boats that made sailing easier and boats faster than evolutionary changes of centuries previously. Even the old phenolic-fabric or Racelite blocks were better than galvanized. Synthetic sails started as Orlon, then nylon and finally Dacron. Walter Most, an early Windmill champion, gave a lecture on the new Dacron material at the old Gulfport Yacht Club. He opined that it would be good for mainsails, but it was too hard to “read” for a jib. The first sails were really stiff. The Southern Ocean Racing Conference had its pinnacle in the 1950s. Watching Ondine, Kioloa, Windward Passage and Bolero battle on an easterly breeze down the bay was magic. A four-masted schooner was crawling with crew while beating south to the gap in the causeway where the Skyway span would later be built. When they slacked sheets to reach out Southwest Pass, the decks cleared of people, all except a helmsman and a lookout at the bow. The Star-boat-on-hormones, Hoot Mon, slapped the water as it passed under the old Skyway span. Paper Tiger, Cascade, Caribe, Rage, Doubloon—names that invoke images of great sailing—were part of the yearly scene. Not one of those boats would be competitive today. But today’s craft owe their success to the great sailors and boats that tested the waters not that long ago.

A Moth (center) sailing in what is believed to be a 1948 regatta on Tampa Bay. The boat to the left and behind the Moth was a boat built by Jim Flatter, a Gulfport shrimper.

area. There were no other handicaps applied. Often the Suicides would opt to race in the over-150 class for more competition. Starts were three minutes, 30 seconds and go—white, blue and red flags. Touch a mark or foul a boat and you were out of the race. Clearwater Yacht Club also had an all-class event. It took all day Friday to sail up there from Gulfport on a Hurricane, which was a Rhodes 19 centerboard version. I remember it mostly because Oscar Olson’s boat had a fivehp Johnson outboard. It was the first time I had seen an actual engine on a sailboat. Another popular early all-class regatta was held at Gulfport Yacht Club. Boats would sail to the event from Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Then they would sail home after the event. Several of the perennial winners, such as Maurice Dykes, never came home from World War II. Twice in the 1940s, young people sailing Snipes back to St. Pete from the Tampa regatta experienced an afternoon thunderstorm and capsized. It was a scary time for parents on shore until the boys and boats were found. Unfortunately, one capsize resulted in the drowning of the twin brother of a later chief prosecutor of Tampa. Nobody thought of having, much less wearing, a life jacket in those days. It was after the war that racing blossomed. Innovations in gear, sails and sailing technique occurred on a regular News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Fast Times in Paradise 33rd Regatta Time in Abaco July 3-11 By Rebecca Burg Cover photo: Susimi, a Sweden 37, took first in the PHRF Spinnaker fleet.

Close action in the Green Turtle Race on July 4.

ust before the month of July, vessels from various places in the states migrated to Florida and beelined across the Gulf Stream. They converged in northern Abaco, Bahamas, for a much-anticipated event. Famed for its unique venue, structure and cruiser-friendliness, Regatta Time in Abaco celebrated its 33rd year with a nine-day extravaganza of racing and parties. Boats gathered around Green Turtle Cay and the nearby out islands, crews making repairs and gathering general provisions for the long week ahead. Race vet, Glory Daze, Carl and Suzi Wehe’s Catalina (yes, that’s a smiley face, not boobs, painted on her hull below the waterline) lost a propeller on the bank, but handily sailed to Green Turtle to await a replacement. Tortuga, Jay Crawford’s 25foot Albin Trawler, traveling with returning racer, Blown Away, was searching for a replacement alternator bracket. Despite a few bumps, people were quite pleased to be here. On July 3, Stranded Naked’s Cheeseburger in Paradise Party, now a traditional kick-off and welcome party to Regatta Time, brought everyone into the tropical moment. Visitors, locals and fourlegged friends were all welcome to this grand-scale, but laid-back fiesta. The uninhabited island of Fiddle Cay and its soft beach made an exquisite setting. Two hundred gallons of margaritas and rum punch was served at the bar while people formed a patient line for cheeseburgers, dogs and fries. By day’s end, some 1,200 burger patties had been grilled and consumed. “It’s been an incredible experience,” said Ann Bolduc, holding her little dog, Casey. Fur wet after a romp in a tidal pool, Casey pointed her sandy nose at Ann as if in agreement. Bolduc sailed with husband John and their three kids on the family’s Hunter 30, Latitudes. July Fourth — Green Turtle Race July Fourth arrived with sunshine and a 10-12 knot southeasterly breeze. The Green Turtle Race, the first of a series of five, began. Competitors were divided into four fleets, and the “mother tub,” or cruising class, was divided into three subfleets. A total of six first-, second- and third-place trophies were awarded to the top finishers after each day’s race. The hard-core competitors in the spinnaker RTIA fleet started first. Terry William’s J-120, Tampa Girl, pushed ahead of the red-hulled Rockstar by the second leg. Rockstar, Tim Tucker’s C&C 115, dug her shoulder in and her experienced team found the groove, passing Tampa Girl with a rush. “Rounding that last mark was a little hairy,” noted Amy Pierce, Rockstar crew. The sizeable cruising fleets were jostling for space around the buoy while the faster Rockstar adroitly

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shot through some narrow, brow-raising spaces. Oliver Liddell’s dark blue Beneteau, Blue Moon, had to drive a good distance ahead to beat fleet rivals on corrected time. At each race, Blue Moon was always spotted far ahead, but it wasn’t enough distance to keep Rockstar from claiming first. In the cruiser’s C-fleet, George Floyd’s large catamaran, Dancing Girls, raced with three other cats and a crowd of sloops, all with comparably close PHRF ratings. Though captained and crewed with expert hands, the brand-new Fountaine-Pajot needed some time to figure out her fighting trim. As the C-fleet rushed through the gate, Dancing Girls was stymied by light winds already muddied by the cloud of passing sails. She turned in a suspenseful, slow tack to clear the committee boat and find some cleaner air. Once the cat landed on all four feet, she found her pace and was flying toward the windward mark. After taking up the challenge when bluffed by another cat, Girls would soon be having suspenseful, but good-natured duels with a number of her two-hulled rivals during the week. “There were lots of little match races,” said crewman Dave. Also crewing was Roy, Scott, Roger and a local sailor from Man-o-War, Ellsworth Watkins. The learning curve was rising and later in the week after race four, the Dancing Girls team would earn a first place in the C-fleet. Local sailor, Chris Thompson, won first for today with his classic sloop, Louise. The wooden Bahamian sloop, Abaco Rage, with Jeff Gale’s steady hand at the helm, took second. Ron Polin’s classic (over 40 years old) Morgan, Skylark, returned this year to race in the C-fleet. Crewing Skylark for this race was Bob Bowden, a colonel in the Army, helicopter pilot and a Ph.D who researches vaccines. His buddy and Ron Polin’s son-in-law, Frank Tate, is a gun pilot and stationed in Hawaii, Skylark’s new homeport. These honorable men were quickly discovered and cheered by the crowd that evening at the Bristol Wines and Spirits rum party.

also part of this sharp team of sailors. The vessel limped along and did an instant jib change to compensate for her loss. Soon, the team raised an old back-up main. Still, Buena Vida managed to earn second place today. The PHRF Spinnaker fleet saw a powerful start. Tohidu, Jay Cook’s Beneteau 43, had her nose over the line seconds too early and faithfully pirouetted in a circle to recompense. The gybe lost precious seconds, but Tohidu improved its earlier standing and settled in fifth today. Enthusiastically contributing to Tohidu’s smooth sailing was Fran Boyd and Scott Kavanagh. Mike Palazzo called tactics. Though they were in different fleets, Tohidu had some fun match racing with Annie’s Re-Vision. “They were so courteous,” Mike noted. Annie’s Re-Vision, an eight-year Abaco Regatta vet, competed in the cruiser’s C-fleet. A tired, well-salted crowd was enlivened by the after-race awards party at Grabbers on Guana Cay. The melodious notes of steel drums drifted in the background, a balmy breeze rustling the coconut palms overhead. By nightfall, Fishers Bay anchorage was a vivid constellation of anchor lights. Enhancing this otherworldly scene were the fireworks that bloomed over the island, courtesy of local establishments. July 8 — Race Day Three July 7 was a rest day with crews, friends and their families heading out for recreational activities that can only be found in paradise. By evening, a rum party at Snappas Bar and Grill in Marsh Harbour, sponsored by Bristol Wines

July 6 — Race Day Two July 5 was a rest day with a rum party at the Green Turtle Club and Marina in White Sound. Giveaways of Bacardi hats, bags and souvenir shirts delighted the crowd. By July 6, teams headed out for Race Two, a space shot from Green Turtle to Guana Cay. Brisk 15-knot-plus winds on the nose, steep seas and unseen ocean currents added an interesting challenge to the day’s 12.4 nautical mile flight to the finish. The Corsair 28 trimarans had a splashing, wet ride, clawing their leeward amas in deep and throwing impressive rooster tails. For Race One, Bob Harkrider’s Bad Boys took first place in the multihull fleet. Today, Evolution played the right shifts and took first. In the cruiser’s E-fleet, Roy Hutcheson’s Precision 28, Blown Away, and Imagine had a duel on the way to the finish line. Imagine, Blaine Parks’ Island Packet 35, nudged ahead and slipped around Blown Away’s bow. Egged on, Blown Away chased after her competitor. Imagine ducked and stalled as Blown Away swiftly crossed her. Hutcheson touched the finish gate first, but on corrected time, took a slot just behind Imagine. First-place winner in the E-fleet for today is Tom Carpenter’s Larkspur, a classic Hinckley 40. A day after Regatta Time, Carpenter would be celebrating his 80th birthday. “We were very close to Susimi, but tore our main,” says Ryan Hamm, crewing on Buena Vida. His wife, Heather, was News & Views for Southern Sailors

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The rum party at the Green Turtle Club and Marina in White Sound on July 5, a day of rest. Or were the race days the days of rest?

A dramatic start in the around-the-buoy Man-o-War race on race day three.

and Spirits, roused sailors with entertainment and giveaways. Newcomers to the regatta were still amazed by how much fun they were having. July 8 brought sunshine and excellent racing conditions for Race Three, an around the buoy Man-o-War course. Like a crowded flock of swans pecking at a food source, sailboats were checking in and swarming around the committee boat, a trawler named Great Scott. For many years now, Jon and Carol Ewing, their son Scott, and helpful volunteers, have been providing professional and unrivaled committee work. One doesn’t realize the intricate work that’s involved until watching a course being set up, the wind constantly being gauged and the racers, often in confusing clumps, being carefully timed. Today, the racers were indeed competing with each other in confusing clumps, and the leeward mark brought out the wild side in many. Harding’s EZ Dock, Janet Harding’s Pearson 33, cheerfully bluffed those who dared a pass. Playing clean, yet impressively fearless, EZ Dock herded the larger Satori and Sempre Amantes away from the leeward buoy. Harding’s agile tactics earned the vessel two second places in the large E-fleet. Also in the E-fleet, Jim Harrison’s custom 60-foot Endeavor, Arame, saw a bow-onbow nudge match with Monkey’s Uncle, Carter Quillen’s Hunter 45. Rushing toward the finish, both boats stubbornly held their ground while trying to intimidate their rival into veering away. Parading side by side, the two slid over the finish with Monkey’s Uncle timed less than a second

ahead by an anchor roller. The E-fleet’s first-place winner is Andy Burke’s blue Pearson 30, Abaco Glow. Burke earned two bullets overall for the week. Another two-bullet earner was Backdraft, Mike Kramer’s Nonsuch 33, in the cruiser’s D-fleet. Kramer took first today with Bradford Law’s 50-foot Gulfstar, Shenanigan, taking second. Cloud Dancer, Georgia Garrett’s Island Packet 42, also D-fleet, was having more fun parrying with Zippity Doo Dah. Owned by Jack and Carol Wood, Zippity is an Island Packet 39 in the E-fleet. The South Carolina entry is highly active in the Charleston Yacht Club and has won the ’05 Charleston to Bermuda Race. Crewing were Brenda and Chuck Janulis and Jim and Pan Smith. The enthusiastic sailors were especially pleased to have the club’s Commodore, Mike Messinger, onboard. The afterrace party was held at Crossing Beach, courtesy of Bahamas Wholesale Agencies and Arizona Ice Tea. Local vendors were a hit with their traditional island cooking, including lobster, crab n’ rice, conch and other tempting flavors. July 9 — Race Day Four July 9 brought the Marsh Harbour Race under partly cloudy skies, a brief, localized rain shower, and then warm sun. Winds varied around 12 knots, depending where a boat was when the rain fell. In the RTIA fleet, the sleek Tampa Girl was challenged by the rain, just dousing her spinnaker in time for the wet, windy downdraft. Blue Moon and Rockstar, ahead by a few boat lengths, escaped the worst of it. Once again enjoying a close contest, Monkey’s Uncle earned first in E-fleet with Arame, in her first regatta, taking an impressive

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second. Shenanigan jumped a slot to earn first in the D-fleet with Beneteau 42, 22Tango, in second. On the downwind leg, Cloud Dancer’s forestay lost its clevis pin, and the stay, with a full sail on it, flew loose. The boat lost time, but the quick-thinking crew brought the issue under control. “We took a rope to tie it down, but it was difficult,” crewman Jerry Dixon explains. He was still having a blast and enjoyed sparring with the other Island Packets on the course. Cloud Dancer crewman and restaurant owner Telly Jones, of Tellys’ in St. Augustine, was also in his element. “It’s a fun race and we were also competing with ourselves to do our best.” In the PHRF Spinnaker fleet, Michael Carrington’s Sweden 37, Susimi, an Abaco vet, earned a third bullet today with clean crew work. David Roarte’s Buena Vida took second, but by week’s end will have earned two bullets overall. The street fair and awards party took place in Marsh Harbour at Bristol Wines and Spirits. Junkanoo, food vendors and rum kept participants in high spirits. July 11 — Final Race Day July 10 was a rest day and the Bahamian Nation’s Independence Day. On Friday, July 11, the final race was held. Race Five was a challenging, mostly upwind trek to Hope Town, Elbow Cay. Sun, a light southeasterly breeze and mild seas added to the suspense. Contending with the shifty winds, the RTIA fleet members weren’t sure what to wear to the dance. On the course’s sort-of-downwind leg, each boat tried a different headsail. When Tampa Girl

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showed success with her spinnaker and took the lead, Rockstar and Blue Moon quickly changed clothes to try to catch up. In the end, Rockstar, after a solid week of flawless performance, won five bullets and first overall. Blue Moon took a consistent second with Tampa Girl in third. In the cruiser C-fleet, Skylark enjoyed a second bullet for the week. Overall, Annie’s Re-Vision earned first in the fleet. “This is like a NASCAR race with three wide going into the turn!” Said Mike, crewman on Dancing Girls. Overall, the luxurious cat placed in the top third of the C-fleet. Brothers John and Andrew Wright, owners of Ragtime, enjoyed a first in the Cruiser D-fleet. It was the Gulfstar 44’s first regatta. “I love this!” Andrew enthused. “This is what I worked so hard for.” Monkey’s Uncle took the overall honors in the Efleet with Abaco Glow in second overall. The wily Backdraft had the best overall scoring in the D-fleet. Corsair 28 Evolution stole the show in the multihull class. Buena Vida tied in points with Susimi for first overall with an extra bullet giving Susimi the top edge. Buena Vida also earned recognition for being the top-performing boat out of a large group of vessels hailing from Charleston. The final awards and rum party was held at Hope Town Harbour Lodge overlooking the vast, blue Atlantic. To the east, the historic Hope Town lighthouse began to flash after the sun set in a dramatic blaze of color. Reluctant to leave the fantasy, Regatta Time crews and followers slowly returned to their vessels, vowing to return again next year for some more fast times in paradise.

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SOUTHERN SAILING SOUTHWINDS Reunites BIMBOS By Julie B. Connerley In March, SOUTHWINDS ran an article about US SAILING’s Advanced Race Management Seminar during the Gulf Yachting Association’s winter meeting. Course instructor Jim Tichenor proudly recalled his induction into a special organization called BIMBO (Brotherhood of International Mark Boat Operators). Tichenor’s friend from Atlanta, Means Davis, read the article and e-mailed him with an update on the BIMBO organization. One of BIMBO’s original founders, Paul Ulibarri, of Canada, also contacted Tichenor. “Several of us who worked race committees during the 1996 Olympics decided to poke a little fun at our role in the events,” explained Ulibarri, who will be working his last Olympics next month. “Most of my committees over the last 14 years are members of BIMBO as well as many of the people I work with at events all over the world,” he added. BIMBO has its own bylaws, golf shirts, and burgees. Thanks to the publicity in Southwinds, Tichenor was able to order himself a new shirt! Below is a sample of the BIMBO bylaws listing the first four of 13 rules of Article I (Protocol) of the BIMBO organization: 1.1 PROs shall show the highest respect when addressing a BIMBO. 1.2 PROs shall use the titles Ms, Mrs, Madam, Miss, Mr, or Sir when addressing a BIMBO. 1.3 When communicating with a BIMBO, a PRO shall use the words “please” and “thank you” as etiquette requires. 1.4 PROs shall rise whenever a BIMBO enters a room or area.

41st Regata del Sol al Sol Gearing Up for 2009 and 100th Anniversary of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Last year’s 40th anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol had a record 44 boats entered. With the St. Petersburg Yacht Club celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, regatta organizers believe that 2009 should be even better and are expecting to reach the 50-boat maximum. Sign up before January 1, 2009, and receive a $100 discount on the entry fee. The first 20 boats entered will receive priority dockage at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club prior to the race. Convenient online and printable entry forms along with the notice of race are available at www.regatadelsolalsol.org, or www.mexicorace.com. For further information, contact Regatta Chairman Dan Driscoll at gcat1@verizon.net. 50

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West Florida PHRF Presents Boat of the Year Awards at Annual Meeting The West Florida PHRF organization held its annual meeting on June 28 in Punta Gorda. Beer and dinner was served to all members who attended. New members of the Board of Directors were seated and new rules and changes were adopted. A special award was presented to honor the oldest boat still racing in West Florida, My Baby, a 28-foot Gulf One Design wooden sloop, built by shipwright Asa Pillsbury at the Snead Island Boat Works in Palmetto in 1939. The boat is owned by Mary Parker of Bradenton and the award was accepted by Gary Alderman, the current owner of Snead Island Boat Works who sails the boat regularly on the Manatee River in the weekly club races at the Bradenton

Winners of the West Florida PHRF Boat of the Year Awards, presented at the annual meeting in Punta Gorda, June 28. Photo by Steve Morrell.

YC. A short music video was presented by Morgan Stinemetz who made the boat’s history known to West Florida boaters in an article he wrote in the local Sarasota paper (SOUTHWINDS will publish the article with photos in an upcoming issue). Awards were presented to all winners of the Boat of the Year races.

Boat of the Year (BOTY) winners were: Suncoast (greater Tampa Bay) Multihull: Echo, Anhinga, Keywee; Non-Spinnaker: Tango III, Chances R, Grand Illusion; Spinnaker-A: Wired, Mariah, Fire & Ice;

Renew West Florida PHRF Certificates — Now Due The West Florida PHRF certificates expire July 1, 2008. Renew now and stay current so you can race your boat this coming season (2008-9) and also support the West Florida racing community. Cost is a mere $30 for renewal and $35 for new members if you are a member of US SAILING. Save $5 by joining US SAILING. This is also a good time to renew or join US SAILING. Go to www.westfloridaphrf.org to join or to renew your PHRF certificate and membership. Go to www.ussailing.org to renew or join US SAILING. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Spinnaker-B: Renegade, La Certa, Salty Pause; True Cruiser: Zingaro, Octofoil, Pegasus; Racer/Cruiser: Prime Plus, Intrepid, Relentless; Windward/Leeward: Wired, Mariah, Mariah. Sarasota Bay Spinnaker: Rita B, Purple Haze, Mischief; Non-Spinnaker: Misty, Rosie, Ohh Zone; True Cruising: Miller Time, Forever Young, Summertime; Pocket Cruiser: Kitten, Grateful Folk, Just Karma; Multihull: Evolution, Concensus, Swim Mart; Racer/Cruiser: Prime Plus, Intrepid, Wind Caller. Charlotte Harbor Multihulls: Anhinga, Tri Power, Aquila; Spinnaker: Midnite Rider, Tippecanoe, Bamma Slammer; Non-Spinnaker: Air Supply, Bentley, Jammin; True Cruising: Island Time, Ironic Breeze, Wiley Coyote; Southwest Florida Spinnaker: Tippecanoe, Maria, Macushla; Sport Boats: Judy, Obsession, Big Sky; Non-Spinnaker: Jammin, Sea Fever II, Essence; True Cruising: Jabu, Chase the Clouds, Brigadoonn: Multihull: Bahama Hunter, Rapture, Tri-umph

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Women’s Trilogy Races, Northern Gulf Coast, July and August By Kim Kaminski The Women’s Trilogy Series is held every July and August. The first race, the Fast Women Regatta, is at the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, AL, and will be held on July 19 on Perdido Bay. In this race, a female sailor must be at the helm

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and 50 percent of the crew must be female. www.pointyachtclub.org. The second race, the Bikini Regatta, is held at the Navy Yacht Club in Pensacola. It will be held July 26 on Pensacola Bay. In this regatta, a female sailor must be at the helm and 50 percent of the crew must be female. www.navypnsyc.org. The third race, the Race for the Roses, will be held on Aug. 1 at the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and only female crew are allowed to race. In conjunction with this regatta, the Gulf Yachting Association’s Women’s PHRF Championship will also be held. www.pensacolabeachyc.org.www.gya.org. Awards will be at each regatta. At the last regatta, there will be a special Trilogy Trophy for the contestant who enters all three races and earns the most combined points. The GYA’s Perpetual Women’s PHRF Championship Trophy will also be presented at that time.

88th Annual Lipton Cup, Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 By Kim Kaminski The 88th Annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup will be held at the Bay Waveland Yacht Club in Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug. 29Sept. 1. The Bay Waveland Yacht Club not only will be hosting this event, but it will be defending its Lipton Cup title earned last year. This year’s three-day competition will be an exciting

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SOUTHERN RACING adventure as the Bay Waveland Club will be welcoming competitors to its brand-new clubhouse that just recently opened July 1. The original clubhouse was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina, and after months of clean-up, design and construction, the new facility will be ready for the regatta. The Lipton Cup offers sailors from the 33 member clubs belonging to the Gulf Yachting Association the opportunity to race against each other in the interclub design boat, the Flying Scot. Racers will compete for the coveted silver trophy, the Lipton Cup (which was donated to the GYA from Sir Thomas Lipton known for his famous Lipton Ice Tea and his America’s Cup challenges). Events begin on Friday, Aug. 29, and conclude with the last race and trophy presentation on Sunday, Sept. 1. For more information, go to www.bwyc.org.

sailors. PHRF boats race Saturday, and Sunfish race on Sunday. The Melbourne Yacht Club Fall Regatta Race Week starts off with small boat racing on Oct. 18-19. Expected classes are Sunfish, Laser, Flying Scot, Monohull and Multihull Portsmouth. Big-boat racing is the following weekend on Oct. 25-26 Go to www.sail-race.com for more information.

18th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta, Navarre Beach, Florida Panhandle, Sept. 5-7

43rd CMCS Summerset Regatta, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Aug. 30-31 This is the southwest Florida racing community’s premiere annual sailing competition, celebrating the end of summer, although it is the first race of the racing season, which is fall, winter and spring. The race is sponsored by the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, and each year most of the sailing racers in the area participate in the regatta. Many local cruisers also cruise to Naples for the shoreside festivities of the regatta. The regatta is a boat of the year event for the Southwest Florida Boat of the Year title. Fifty to 60 boats usually participate in six classes in this two-day event. On Saturday, there is a race in the Gulf from Fort Myers Beach south to Naples and buoy racing on Sunday. The regatta is held to raise money for local youth sailing programs. Last year, 30 sponsors helped make the event a success in this money-raising effort. For more in formation, go to www.cmcs-sail.org.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 62nd Annual Labor Day Regatta, Aug. 30-31 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting its 62nd Labor Day Regatta from August 30-31. Held on Sarasota Bay, this regatta attracts sailors from all over the country. Five race courses will be set up hosting several Opti fleets, Laser, 420, Sunfish, Melges, SR Max, one-design, multihulls and PHRF fleets. In 2007 there were almost 300 boats racing. Free dockage and limited camping are available. Food and entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. Contact the SSS at (941) 388-2355 for further information. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com.

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Juana Good Time Regatta. This photo was taken at the 2005 regatta, right after Juana’s Pagodas were hit by a hurricane and the main hut had a temporary tarp on the roof. Photo by Chris Vallina.

This regatta is held at, and sponsored by, Juana’s Pagodas— a thatch-roofed volleyball beach bar just south of the Navarre Beach Bridge on the Florida Panhandle. Racing on Santa Rosa Sound, the regatta usually has about 50 boats participating including cruising catamarans, beach cats and windsurfers. Many boaters travel from as far as Louisiana and Mississippi to attend. The regatta is held each year on the first weekend after Labor Day. For more information, go to www.juanaspagodas.com, and click on Regatta News—or any of the regatta links.

Ninth Annual Special Olympics Sailing Regatta, Lake Lanier, GA, Sept.12-14 Area skippers are invited to participate in the annual open Sailing Regatta, benefiting Special Olympics Georgia on Lake Lanier Sept. 12-14 at the Sunrise Cove Marina. Races will be Saturday and Sunday. There is a donation-based entrance fee, and the skipper who raises the most money wins a prize, which will be announced Saturday night. Awards ceremony is on Sunday after racing. For sponsorship or registration, contact Cassidy Moody at (770) 4149390, ext. 107, or Cassidy.Moody@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. www.southwindsmagazine.com

The event is hosted by the Southern Sailing Club. For more information, go to www.southernsailing.org, or www.specialolympicsga.org/calendar_of_events/2008/20 08-09/sailing_regatta.htm.

Lost Bay Regatta, Perdido Bay, AL, Sept. 13 By Kim Kaminski The Lost Bay Regatta (known as one of the largest beach parties along the northern Gulf Coast) will be held Sept. 13 on the waters of Perdido Bay in Alabama. The Point Yacht Club, which is nestled in the confines of Pirates Cove Marina, in Josephine, AL, will be the host for this highly anticipated event. Boats from all over the northern Gulf Coast raft-up at the quiet shores of Pirates Cove. Some are there for the racing activities, some are there for the shoreside activities, and some come to just sit back and watch the fun as it evolves over the days leading up to, during and after this regatta. Over the years participants in this popular activity have grown in number. Last year 80 boats registered for the regatta. Activities will begin on Friday evening with a race registration social. On Saturday, a competitor’s briefing will be held in the morning at 11 a.m. with the race start beginning at 1 p.m. in Perdido Bay. Following the race, sailors will head to the shores of Pirates Cove for an evening of food, music and award presentations. For more information, go to www.pointyachtclub.org, or contact Fleet Captain John Bozeman at jonbozatsail@yahoo.com

Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, Charleston, SC, Sept. 18-21 Over 50 Melges 24 teams from around the United States are expected to race in Charleston on Sept. 18-21 in Charleston, SC. The event is hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club. For more information, call Reggie Fairchild at (843) 259-1717, or e-mail ReggieFairchild@gmail.com. www.m24charleston.com

Bradenton Yacht Club Fall Kickoff Regatta, Bradenton, FL, Sept. 26-28 The 26th Annual Fall Kickoff Regatta, the “kickoff” event for the Tampa Bay/Sarasota Bay area winter racing season, will be held at the Bradenton Yacht Club on Sept. 26-28. The regatta comprises two days of racing in Tampa Bay, north of the Manatee River inlet. Five classes, spinnaker, non-spinnaker, true cruising, racer cruiser and multihull, will make up the three-race regatta. Free dockage is available at the yacht club. In previous years, upwards of 70 boats have participated in the regatta, most of which raft up at the Bradenton Yacht Club bulkhead on the Manatee River. Deeper draft boats can usually find dockage available at Snead Island Boat Works down the street from the club (and News & Views for Southern Sailors

within walking distance). Partying for the event begins on Friday night as boats begin to gather at the club, and continues after the racing on Saturday afternoon and then again on Sunday. For more information, and to register online, go to www.bradenton-yacht-club.org, or call (941) 723-6560. For dock reservations, call (941) 722-5936, ext. 212 or the dockmaster cell at (941) 374-2310.

24th Annual Dunedin Cup and Kiwanis Regatta, Dunedin, FL, Sept. 26-28 Spinnaker, non-spinnaker, cruising, prams, Sunfish, beach cats, offshore cats, Ensigns, Sailability and kayaks all converge for a great water weekend on the Gulf Of Mexico hosted by the Dunedin Boat Club and Kiwanis of Dunedin, FL. The event is to support the youth sailing program. Events include the Dunedin Regatta Ball on Sept. 20 at the Dunedin Country Club, skipper’s meeting on Sept. 26 at Knology Park with racing on Sept. 27-28. A second day of racing was added this year on Sunday. Other events are: Seafood Fest, Kid’s Touch-a-Boat and Art Tent, wooden boat show, kayak demos and awards party. For information, contact Rod Collman at rcollman@collman-karsky.com or call (727) 734-3749. The event Web site is at www.dunedincup.org.

Tampa Sailing Squadron Rumgatta Regatta, Apollo Beach, FL, Oct. 3-5 Tampa Sailing Squadron will be holding its 19th Annual Rumgatta˜its Jamaican rum regatta˜on Oct. 3-5. This event is one of the oldest events in Tampa Bay and one of the Squadron‚s largest annual regattas. Generally, there are at least 30-40 entries each year and the after-race Rumgatta party is well attended. The Rumgatta will start with a skippers meeting and pre-race party on Friday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. with keg beer and food. Racing will start on Saturday with classes in Multihull, Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and True Cruising. There will also be a Mother Lode class for those without a PHRF rating who want to race (ratings will be assigned).One-designs will race if five or more boats sign up to make a class. An after-race island rum party and awards dinner will be held on Saturday. On Sunday is the Women‚s Regatta with Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Coached divisions. Race entry will include the parties, two dinner tickets on Saturday night and continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. For NOR and registration, go to www. tampasailing.org. Call Race Fleet Captain Dan Kresge at (813) 546-7125, or Regatta Chairman Ken Boucher at (813) 404-9170, or e-mail tssregatta@gmail.com. SOUTHWINDS

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SOUTHERN RACING Fall Bay Race, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Oct. 10-12 The Fall Bay Race is one of nine events in the Suncoast Boat of the Year series. The two-day race, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, features challenging courses on Tampa Bay to include windward/leewards and “aroundthe-government marks” navigation. Perpetual trophies are awarded to the best finisher in Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer/Cruiser, and Cruising classes. The Manufacturer’s Challenge, established several years ago, offers perpetual trophies awarded to the best overall finishing Hunter, Catalina and Island Packet yacht. For more information, go to www.spyc.org and click on “Regattas” for all the details, or to contact race organizers. NOR/Entry forms are also posted on the site.

Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Oct. 17-19 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 2nd annual Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals, which will take place at the Squadron in Sarasota on Oct. 17-19. This event is open to all multihull sailboats and will be governed by the US SAILING rules. The three-day event will start on Friday, Oct. 17. The Friday long-distance race is optional for all except those competing in the Stiletto Nationals. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at the end of the last race day. Courses will be on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, weather dependent. Complimentary camping, docking, launching, and parking are available at the Squadron, which can be reached at (941) 388-2355. For the NOR, go to www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. For more information, contact Regatta Chair Nana Bosma, at nanab@umich.edu or (941) 306-7776.

Distance Classic to Key West Fantasy Fest, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Oct. 22-26 The Distance Classic will again be from Tampa Bay to Key West during Fantasy Fest (www.fantasyfest.net/schedule. htm). “Race headquarters” in Key West is at Harpoon Harry’s (832 Caroline Street, near the Key West Bight). The Distance Classic to Key West is in its second year, as last year ’s race was well-received by all sailors. Registration will be at SPYC between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, skipper’s meeting at 10 a.m. and the start at noon. Limited dockage is available in Key West, so it is advised to enter early and request to be added to the dock 54

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list. If you cannot make the skipper’s meeting and have access to a fax or e-mail for a copy of the current sailing instructions, you may pre-register and advise race committee where you may receive sailing instructions between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The race start will be in lower Tampa Bay. Regular e-mails will come to you once you have entered. This is a WFPHRF BOTY event for Racer/Cruisers. Go to www.spyc.org, and click on regattas for all the details, or to contact race organizers and/or NOR/Entry forms, which will be posted on the site.

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Glorious 4th Regatta, Lake Forest, AL, June 28 By David Jefcoat

Fred Chadsey’s boat under spinnaker with Rick Matteis, Fred Chadsey, Ben Batchelder, David Jefcoat and Jerry Hall onboard. Photos by Marie Bridley

Lake Forest Yacht Club hosted its Glorious 4th Regatta on June 28 and had a nice turnout of boats. The weather was almost perfect with the start at 10 a.m., and a nice sea breeze blowing at 10-12 knots. The course was a twelvemile triangle, which began just in front of Fairhope Yacht Club’s west mark and went down to Point Clear, out to a 60-foot range mark and then back to the finish line. The first boat in the PHRF-Spinnaker class to finish was Fred Chadsey’s S2 7.9, Kaotic, in exactly two and a half hours. The second boat was Dan Herzog’s New Wake, and third place was won by Rick Byrne onboard Damn Yankee. The PHRF Non-Spinnaker fleet was won by Jack Ardrey onboard Gypsy Wind. Percy Perkins got a second on his boat Easy Rider, and Steve Adams placed third onboard Chez Nous.

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in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required. (If individual club membership is required, please contact us and we will not list their races in the future.) For publishing of your event, questions and information, send us your race schedule by the 5th of the month to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send in the name of the event, date, location, contacts (Web site, e-mail and/or phone), and, if you want a short description. Do not just send a link to this information. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. For changes to be published, contact the editor. Changes can be put on our Web site, if possible.

AUGUST Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org 6,13,20 Race #4,5,6 8 Port Royal Challenge Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 2-3 ODC Dragons Breath/ICRC. Oriental 16-17 ODC Tanzer 16 Nationals. Oriental 23 PRYC Albemarle Hospice Regatta. Elizabeth City 30-31 FHYC Oar Regatta. New Bern Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See Web site for local races South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 1 SAYRA Youth Challenge. 420, Sunfish, Lasers, Optis. Carolina YC 2-3 Rockville Regatta Open. Sea Island YC 2-3 CYC-NC Open. Laser, Opti, Sunfish, Lightning, J24. Carolina YC 10 Rocket Regatta. PHRF. Cape Fear YC 9 HYC/Mt. Pleasant Jr. Regatta. Sunfish, Opti, 420. Hobcaw YC 9-10 Spar Wars Open. South Carolina YC 16-17 24 hour Race. JY15. Beaufort Yacht & SC 16-17 Sunfish World Qualifier. Sunfish. James Island YC 30-31 Labor Day Regatta. Open. Lake Norman YC www.longbaysailing.com 2-3 Rockville Regatta. 2,16,30 Summer Series. SEPTEMBER Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Local races 9/13 and 9/27, every other Saturday. 18-21 Melges 24 Nationals. Charleston YC. www.m24charleston.com Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 6-7 Ensign Invitational Regatta, Oriental 13-14 Blackbeard Regatta. New Bern. 13-14 Carolinas J/24 Championship. Oriental 20 NYRA Women’s Regatta. Oriental. Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See Web site for weekly local club races 6-7 Dorton Cup. Barefoot Sailing Club. 6-7 Old Goat Thistle Regatta. LLSC. 13-14 Battle of Atlanta. Snipes. LLSC. 13-15 Special Olympics Regatta. www.specialolympicsga.org 20-21 PHRF Championships. LLSC. News & Views for Southern Sailors

20-21 Gone With the Wind Regatta. C22. LLSC South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 6-7 Cat Fest (multihulls). Lake Norman YC 21 Wassaw Cup. Savannah YC. www.longbaysailing.com

AUGUST 2 River Challenge Regatta. East Coast Sailing Association 3 Lady Helmsman. Halifax River Yacht Club 8 Summer Rum Race #7. Melbourne Yacht Club 9 Treasure Coast Laser Series. US Sailing Center of Martin County. 10 Big Boy’s Race. Halifax Sailing Association 10 Fall Series # 1. Indian River Yacht Club. 10,24 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne Yacht Club 13,20,27 Wed Night Series #5,6,7. Indian River Yacht Club 16-17 Smyrna Cruise. Titusville Sailing Center 16-17 Chowder’s Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 17 Women’s Fall Race #2. East Coast Sailing Association–Women’s Sailing 17 Commodore Cup Race #7. Halifax River Yacht Club 22 Fall Rum Race #1. Melbourne Yacht Club 23 Fall Race #1. East Coast Sailing Association 28-1 St. Augustine Race. Halifax River Yacht Club. 30 Herb Elphick Memorial Race. Offshore #5. North Florida Cruising Club 30-1 Labor Day Regatta. Rudder Club. SEPTEMBER 3,10,17, Wed Night Fall Series #1,2,3. Indian River YC 5,19 Fall Rum Race #2,3. Melbourne YC 7 Big Boys Race. Halifax Sailing Association 7 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne YC 14 Commodore Cup Race #8. Halifax River YC 13-14 Dixie Crossroads Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 14 Women’s Fall Race #3. East Coast Sailing Association–Women’s Sailing 14,28 Fall Race Series #1. Titusville Sailing Center 20 Fall Series #1. Rudder Club 20 Crab Trap Roundup–Fall Series #2. Florida YC 20 Fall Race #2. East Coast Sailing Association 21 Fall Race #4. Indian River YC 21 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne YC 24 Wed Night Fall Series #2. Indian River YC 27-28 Mermaid Regatta, Woman’s #4. East Coast Sailing Association–Women’s Sailing

Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Go the Web site for local club races BBYC Biscayne Bay YC BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org SOUTHWINDS

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SOUTHERN RACING CRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org. KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org. MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net. AUGUST 2 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series. Flat Earth Racing 2-3 MYC Summer in the City Youth Regatta 9 Single Handed Race. CGSC 10 Double Handed Race. CGSC 16 Full Moon Regatta 23 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series. Flat Earth Racing SEPTEMBER 6-7 Florida State Snipe Championships. CGSC 7 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series. Flat Earth Racing 13 Full Moon Regatta 20 MYC Conch Cup. Miami YC. 27-28 Avocado-Mango-Lime Cup. BBYC Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer season. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats start racing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward. Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC).www.upperkeyssailingclub. com. Go to the Web site for regular club racing open to all.

AUGUST 2 Dog Day Regatta Portsmouth & MSYSP Championship. Bayside 3 Dog Day Regatta. PHRF. Bayside 16 Summer Series #3. Portsmouth. Bayside 17 Oceanside #2 - PHRF. Oceanside 30 Labor Day Regatta. Portsmouth. Bayside 31 Labor Day Regatta. PHRF. Bayside SEPTEMBER 27-28 Nonsuch Regatta

SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 — SOUTHWINDS magazine posts the annual race schedule/calendar (9/1/08 — 8/31/09) on its Web site for all racing in the central west Florida area from just north of Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. The calendar includes all scheduled races of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races in the area and any others that boaters in the area would like to post. The Boat of the Year races are listed for all the areas of the West Florida PHRF organization. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com to list your race, although we cannot list every single weekly club race. 56

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The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pages link at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendar link at the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org) and many other sailing associations and yacht clubs in the area. Limited banner advertising is available on the race calendar page at very low monthly rates. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com or call (941) 795-8704. Renew West Florida PHRF Certificates — Now Due The West Florida PHRF certificates expire July 1, 2008. Renew now and stay current so you can race your boat this coming season (2008-9) and also support the West Florida racing community. Cost is a mere $30 for renewal and $35 for new members if you are a member of US SAILING. Save $5 by joining US SAILING. This is also a good time to renew or join US SAILING. Go to www.westfloridaphrf.org to join or to renew your PHRF certificate and membership. Go to www.ussailing.org to renew or join US SAILING. Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Sunday following the third Friday of each month. 10 a.m. PHRF racing. (727) 321-7295 or www.sailbcyc.org. One-design, dinghy racing every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. May through September. (727) 458-7274. Bradenton YC. Races April through October. Thursday evenings. Races at 6:30 p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at (941) 723-6560. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. The center holds regular weekend club races. For dates and more information, go to www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information, contact saraherb@aol.com. Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com. Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venicesailing-squadron.org AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 8/30-31 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Summerset, PHRF (SWFBOTY) (CHBOTY) 8/30-31Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Labor Day Regatta, All classes (SBBOTY) 8/31 Tampa Bay Catamaran Society. Union Regatta, Dunedin Causeway 6 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF 6 Davis Island YC. J/24 Season Opener 6 St. Petersburg YC. Bruce Watters Regatta. Optimist Green, RBW fleets 13-14 Clearwater YC. Cressy Regionals, High School racing 20-21 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Bruce Neubauer Optimist Regatta 20-21 Lake Eustis Sailing Club. Wildcat Regatta, Catamarans 20-21 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Kayusa Cup, PHRF 27-28 Bradenton YC. Kickoff Regatta, PHRF (SBBOTY), (SuncoastBOTY) 27 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Fall #2, PHRF 27-28 Dunedin Boat Club. Dunedin Cup and Kiwanis Regatta, All classes, www.dunedincup.org www.southwindsmagazine.com

For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information, go to the Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org. Wednesday Evening Fun Races PYC. Every Wednesday of the Month, April thru October Fort Walton YC. April thru October. AUGUST Women’s PHRF Championship. Pensacola Beach YC 2-3 Race for the Roses Women’s Regatta. Pensacola Bch YC GYA J-22 Regatta. Pass Christian YC, MS 2-3 GYA Lightning Regatta. Pass Christian YC, MS 2-3 Birthday Regatta. Pass Christian YC, MS 3-9 Thistle Nationals. Pensacola YC. 9-10 Knost Regatta. All Female (Capdevielle), Pass Christian YC, MS 9-10 Round the Rig. Mobile YC 16 Big Mouth Regatta. Pensacola Beach YC 16 Lee Stint Junior Regatta (one design). Pensacola YC 16-17 GYA Sunfish / Laser. Gulfport YC, MS 16-17 Galloway Finn (one-design). Gulfport YC, MS 16-17 Opti’s / Open Bic (youth). Gulfport YC, MS 17 John Chappell Memorial Regatta (one design). Pensacola YC 23-24 Norton Brooker Broken Triangle. Mobile YC 23-24 Pam Sintes Regatta (female). New Orleans YC 30-31 Lipton Cup. Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS SEPTEMBER 1 Lipton Cup (Capdevielle). Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS 6 Commodore’s Cup Race #3. Navy YC, Pensacola, FL 6-7 Back to School Regatta (Capdevielle). Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA 13 Great Lake Regatta. Corinthian Sailing Association, New Orleans YC and South Shore YC 13 Lost Bay Regatta. Point YC, Josephine, AL 13 Race Week. Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS 20 Single Hand against the Lake Tammany YC, New Orleans, LA 15-16 Opti LA State Championships (youth) Southern YC, New Orleans, LA 20 Oil Rig Race. Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola, FL 20 Middle Bay Light Regatta. Buccaneer YC, Mobile, YC 20-21 Coco Seaman Regatta. Southern YC, New Orleans, LA 27 PYC Championship #3. Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL 27-28 Wadewitz Regatta (Capdevielle)(PHRF). Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL 27-28 US Sunfish Masters. Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL

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FML 320 Inflatable Dinghy. 10.5’. Brand new, red, with air floor, bow cover, unique high performance bottom, splash tubes, 15 HP max. $2190. Details/other models at www.fregatboats.com. (727) 692-1374 or southernsail@earthlink.net. (9/08)

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_________________________________________ Bauer 10. Sprit-Rigged. Tan bark sail. Fitted cover. Galvanized trailer. Eveything as new. Yacht Quality. Sarasota. (941) 349-3102 (10/08) _________________________________________

1998 Hunter 140, excellent condition. New main, New Jib, Harken roller furling Jib, New Tiller, HD trailer new wheels & tires. Real nice unit. $2,500 O.B.O. (863) 324-7234. (10/08)

Trinka 10ft Sailing/Rowing Dinghy with sailing package. Very good condition. $2500. Includes trailer. Located in Vero Beach, FL. (203) 763-9762 or (203) 763-9551. (8/08)

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21’ Custom C/B sloop. Excellent sailing vessel in nice condition. Draft 8” w/board up, 3’ 6” w/board down. Lead bulb on C/B. Galvanized trailer, boat cover. Call for more pictures. $1,500. Jim in Daytona (386) 871-3494. (9/08)

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21’ San Juan CB Sloop. 1979 Excellent sailing vessel in top notch condition. 7 sails, Galvanized trailer, rigged for single handed sailing. $4,500. Daytona. (386) 871-3494. (9/08)

Reynolds 21. Enclosed Porti Potti. New Tramp and bottom. 2 sets Hobie Design sails — E-Z step! $3195. With Honda: $3695. Will consider trade for 11’-13’ mono, dinghy/race type. (850) 230-1667. (850) 381-0548. (10/08)

28’ Corsair F-28R Trimaran ‘97. ‘07 Carbon sails, ‘07 - 9.8 OB, overhauled trailer. Turn-key condition. $71,000. Palmetto, FL. Write for particulars to TrimaranFast@aol.com. (941) 538-8540. (8/08)

1977 Newport 28. Well conditioned boat with full complement of sails for tuff luff system. Draft 4’6”, beam 9’, powered by Atomic 4 w/folding prop. $6,900. (813) 365-1147. w.mann8@verizon.net. (8/08)

22’ 1968 Westerly Cirrus. Stout little cruiser. Yanmar 2005, Navik self-steering vane, standing headroom (6’), enclosed head. Lying in NE Florida. Ready to go. Excellent condition. $10,500. (228) 324-6504. (9/08a) _________________________________________ 1978 23’ Oday. Swing Keel, Roller Furling Jib, and an EZ Loader Tamon Axle. Comes with Galvanized Trailer - New Tires. Very good condition. Located outside Greenville, SC. $5,495. Call (864) 627-9000. Ask for Jack. (8/08) _________________________________________ Precision 23 sailboat. 1990, 2 foot draft. New Main and Bimini. Excellent Tohatsu motor and two-axle trailer. $8,800. Sarasota. (941) 5269504. (8/08) _________________________________________

Lindenberg 28. 1983. Five speed. Proven winner. Extensive racing inventory. Ready to race now. Major upgrades and new bottom March 2006. Yours for $16,550. Contact Gary Smith (321) 674-0886. e-mail Fivespeed05@cfl.rr.com. (10/08a)

29’ Ericson. 18hp Universal Diesel, Mermaid central air/heat, sleeps 4/6, lots of extras. Would consider trailerable sailboat in trade. Located Cape Coral, FL. $14,500. (870) 3732894. (10/08)

WHARRAM TIKI 30 CATAMARAN FOR SALE Pearson 28. 1977. Sarasota. Cruise big on a budget, perfect for couple/single. Beautiful, updated. Wheel, wind/solar generators, integrated canvas, chartplotter, Autohelm, much more. $14,000, can help with moorage. (941) 266-4543 www.ohana.talkspot.com. (8/08)

Brand New — Professionally Built Go to www.tiki30.blogspot.com to view an on-line journal documenting the step-bystep building of this boat. Built by Boatsmith, Inc., Jupiter, FL www.boatsmithFL.com. (561)744-0855

FREE BOAT. 24’ Motorsailer. Strip-planked. Diesel. 24x10x3. At the Dock. Sarasota. (941) 349-3102. (10/08)

1998 MacGregor 26X, 50 HP Honda 4-stroke OB. Unique water ballast system. Less than 1 foot draft when board is up. 7’ 10” beam and comes with a trailer. Enclosed head, aft sleeping cabin, galley, and dinette. CDI roller furling jib. VHF radio. Stereo with cockpit speakers. Wheel steering, cockpit cushions and more. $13,500. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

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1967 Soverel 28. Very good sloop, sound condition. Upgrades including Diesel Yanmar 2GM20F. Complete epoxy barrier system performed, hull & deck repainted. Draft 2’ 11”, mast ht 37’. Located Bradenton. $11,500. Call Mark @ (941) 350.2977 or email: berteshogs@verizon.net. (8/08)

J/30 1982. $12,000. Safe, Stable in heavy winds! Main, genoa, jib, spinnaker. Maintenance records & hauled yearly since 2001. Folding prop, 2 compasses, DS, Speed, VHF. j30sailboat@gmail.com. (954) 4425580. (9/08)

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Catalina 30 1987 Mk 1. Standard rig, shoal draft. Full batten Quantum main and 130% roller furling jib. Doyle spinnaker. Very well maintained. Bottom peeled and barrier epoxied. Upgrade to propane stove/oven. Achilles inflatable w/OB. Sarasota.$32,900 Ron at (941) 927-3373 or jrschwied@verizon.net. (9/08)

1987 Catalina 30 with Universal diesel, Harken RF, lazy jacks, Bruce and Danforth, Lemar STs, Bimini, Data Marine instruments, Grill, GPS, VHF, Stereo, TV, front door refrig, alcohol stove, swim ladder, marine air and more. A great boat at a fantastic offer. $21,000. www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100

1987 CATALINA 30’ Wing Keel Sloop. Air, Gen, Slip at St. Pete Municipal. A/P, GPS, New paint, Bimini, dinghy w/ OB, new batteries, 25HP diesel, main w/ lazy jacks, roller furling. Exceptional condition! $35,500 (888) 8825516 or (727) 560-0001. www.gcyachts.com

31’ Southern Cross, 1985, New Yanmar, Cutter rigged, Blue water cruiser. Staylocs, Loaded! $37,900, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

32 Catalina 1997. Wing keel, 4’10” draft. Yanmar 27hp 800 hours, windlass, davits, barrier coated, H/C pressure water, propane stove/oven, portable A/C, 4D batteries, charger, autopilot, all electronics, Assymmetrical spinnaker, full batten main, roller furling, bottom 2007, much more. Beautiful condition. Meticulously maintained. $67,500. (239) 5744704 (8/08)

32’ Beneteau, 1997, Yanmar 3GM diesel with new 95 amp alternator, Large U-Shaped galley with a lot of counter space and storage lockers, Autohelm ST 4000 auto pilot, Heart 800 watt inverter / battery charger w/ battery monitoring system, Full AC/DC breaker panel at Navigation station, New starter, $59,000, Call Jeff @ (954) 224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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Hunter 30. Two to Choose from. Both extremely clean and well-maintained. Tampa Bay. Cruise-equipped. Good Sails and canvas on both. Must see to appreciate. (727) 5600901.

32’ BRISTOL 1976 SLOOP. New to market, lots new including rigging, halyards, Interior cushions, Sunbrella canvas & Interlux Epoxy bottom. Autopilot, Depth, VHF, 1983 20HP Diesel, Main, Jib, Genoa, Spinner, Storm, ST winches. $25,000 – motivated seller. (888) 840-7937, (305) 481-1364. www.gcyachts.com.

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS 30’ Woods Windsong catamaran, 1989, Twin outboards, Many recent upgrades, 32” draft. perfect for Bahamas hopping. $42,000, Call Tom @ (904) 377-9446. Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

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38’ Hunter 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 35’ Baba 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,000 34’ Catalina 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . .$127,500 34’ Nassau 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,900 30’ Catalina1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 26’ Macgregor 1998 26X . . . . . . .$13,500 POWER 33’ Albin Trawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 30’ Silverton 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000

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32’ Watkins 1983 Ideal for cruising or liveaboard, well maintained. Hybrid refrigeration, 27HP Yanmar, A/C, autopilots, GPS, High output alternator. Pictures and list of equipment: www.kollmann-marine.com/Loreli.htm or call (954) 583-7215. (8/08a)

2004 Catalina 34 MK II, loaded and ready. This boat is equipped for the discriminating sailor for pure pleasure or the competitor for pure enjoyment. Everything you need in a boat. Two complete sets of sails, one to cruise, another to race. Everything is like new. $127,500. www.Cortezyachts.com for listing or call (941) 792-9100.

Hunter 34. 1985. Fully equipped for weekend or Island cruising. A/C, dinghy w/OB, electronics. Constant updates and maintenance. Asking $33,900. Clean and a pleasure to show. Call Jacek at (727) 560-0901 for more information. New cushions.

35’ Southern Cross Cutter Rig 1985. Loaded for Cruising. Very good. Yanmar, Furling, Radar, Chart Plotter, GPS, Solar, Wind-generator, Spinnaker, heavy duty ground tackle & more. Inc $76,500. (757) 218-8339. (9/08)

2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37. (New 2007: Yanmar engine, 3 Optima batteries, Garmin 440 at helm.) Interphase Chart Plotter at Navigation Station. 12 Volt Refrigeration System. Stereo w/4 speakers (2 cockpit), 25 AMP Battery Charger. New cruising spinnaker. Custom hard dodger/bimini. Forward cabin w/optional sink and vanity. Master stateroom w/king-sized berth. Walk-through transom w/swim ladder. $136,900. (941) 365-9095. (9/08a)

37’ Gulfstar Sloop, 1977, everything on the vessel has been upgraded: mechanical, electrical components, electronics, 16000BTU A/C, autopilot, sails and running gear, Bimini and canvas, new bottom paint and running gear and she had no blisters and he has also added a NEW dodger, $67,900, Call Roy S.@ (305) 775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

BROKERS: 1985 BABA 35 - full keel Blue Water cruiser. Lots of gear with manuals and records. VHF, SSB, GPS, windlass, wind gen, life raft and more. Needs some exterior teak work and some blisters. On the hard for your inspection. A fantastic offer @ $59,000. Call Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100 or visit www.cortezyachts.com

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37’ Lagoon Catamaran, 1996, Owners version with Galley up, This quick and roomy Lagoon 37 has new engines, a new mainsail and all the gear you want: air conditioning, ssb, watermaker, custom cockpit enclosure, even a washer/dryer, $198,000, Call Tom @ (904) 377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

Tayana 37 Pilothouse Cutter. 1985. Magic Dragon Robert Perry’s best! Ready to cruise & makes a great liveaboard. New Yanmar 4JHE diesel engine. New sails. Full galley, A/C; watermaker; generator; navigation equipment & much more….Meticulously maintained and upgraded with quality. Hauled 12/07. Composting toilet or will replace with regular toilet. Berthed in St. Pete. $89,900 or Make an Offer. (305) 923-6556. (8/08)

2000 Hunter 380 with upgraded 40hp Yanmar and only 400 hours. A beautiful crisp new looking boat with broad beam and walk thru transom. Great cockpit with stern rail seats and integrated helm console. Genoa Pro-furl system with Navy Sunguard. In-mast roller furling main. Seldon spars and Lewmar winches. Heavy 316 Stainless Steel radar arch with main sheet traveler. Navy Sunbrella full Bimini. ST-60 instuments, ST 5000 Auto pilot and VHF radio. Garmin GPS, RayMarine radar and stereo at Nav station. Grunert refrigeration and freezer. 3 burner propane stove and oven. Built-in microwave. King size aft cabin. This boat comes ready to sail away. $115,000. Call 941792-9100, or go to www.Cortezyachts.com.

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Herreshoff Nereia 38’, LOA 43’, Draft 5’, 1975 strip cedar hull on mahogany frame then Eglassed, 9500# lead, beautfiful interior, Perkins 4-108 diesel. WOW! WOW! WOW! Ondean is a 10! In Deerfield Beach, FL, $140K. Call Mark (954) 551-0214. (9/08)

39’ Pearson Yawl, 1974, Diesel, Centerboard, Dark blue hull, New Canvas, Health forces sale, $54,900, Call Tim @ 850-374-2077, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

40’ Beneteau Oceanis, 1993, This Oceanis has updated electronics and new sails in 2007. Genset and A/C, Owners have cut short their cruising plans after 4 months, so take advantage of all their investments and live your dreams. $109,900, Call Gene @ 321474-2831 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

1990 CS 40. $54,900 (HALF PRICE). Selling due to health and relocation. We still want to sail, but need take on a 50% partner. Tall rig version. Well-equipped for offshore. Just completed 1-year cruise of the United State’s East Coast. A fast boat by any standard. New rod rigging, Bimini, life raft, refrigeration, AC and much more. Cocoa Beach. (407) 739-3220. (9/08)

Privilege 39 1988 Cat. 4 cabin, 2 head. Yanmar 27hp. Major refit 2005. New UK sails, AC/heat, Onan genset 6.5kw, Autohelm 7000, new interior, Corian counters, teak sole, Bimini/dodger $158,500. (321) 917-5863. palexy@cfl.rr.com. (8/08)

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Hans Christian 41, 1985, Blister-free bottom, Showroom Interior, World cruising equipment list. This a beautiful yacht, A real must SEE!, $189,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

42’ Beneteau Center Cockpit, 2002, All lines lead to cockpit, Unique Fold-out Swim platform, Hard dodger, New to the market, $177,900, Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Bayfield 40 Hull # 34 full keel 5’ draft, cutter ketch designed by H.T.Gozzard built in 1984. Exceptional condition with lots of new gear. Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air, WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB, cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar, dinghy, life raft. $119,000 Call Major Carter or visit www.Cortezyachts.com.(941) 792-9100.

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TransWorld CT 41. 1979. Proven full-keel blue water cruiser. Perkins 4-108 diesel. 46’ LOA with bowsprit. Ketch-rigged Center Cockpit with walk thru to aft cabin. Complete Awlgrip paint. Custom stainless steel rails and davits. 10’ 6” Caribe RIB with 15hp OB. Full galley. Beautiful teak interior with lots of storage. Maxwell electric windlass. Much more. New sails and rigging. New Givens Life Raft. Asking $99,000. (941) 792-9100

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Tayana 42 Cutter, 1988, Original owner has babied her! Total refit in ’03, A/C, Most of her life was lightly used in the Great Lakes. This one is Bristol! $194,900 Call Roy S. @ 305775-8907 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com SOUTHWINDS

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1989 Catalina 42 tri-cabin. Extremely well maintained blue water cruiser. Radar, autohelm, chart-plotter, water maker, Yanmar 44hp, Doyle stack pack. See details at www.yachtworld.com/boats/1768022/0. Ron Regan, Broker. (727) 391-0069. (9/08)

42’ Cheoy Lee Clipper, 1970, Diesel, Topsides, deck and cockpit Awlgriped in ‘05, Teak decks removed, Solid Cruiser, $105,000, Call Joe @ 941-224-9661, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

42’ Tayana 1980, New engine, solid bluewater cruiser, Just back from islands, Priced right @ $84,900, Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

45’ Hunter Legend, 1987, TOTAL REFIT, Beginning with the hull, it was completely stripped, sanded/filled, primed and painted first with Awl Grip and finally with Imron for a truly remarkable finish! New mast and rigging, Outstanding condition, NOT A SINKER!, $129,900, Call Rick @ 727-4228229 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com AD & PHOTO $50-3 MO.

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47’ Vagabond Bluewater Cutter Ketch, 1982, An IMRON painted hull, Awlgripped cabin house, varnished teak accents, and newly finished (natural) teak decks make Black Swan an impressive sight. Trimble Navigation NAC TRAC XL GPS, Raytheon RL9 LCD radar, $224,900, Call Jeff @ (954) 224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

47’ Vagabond Ketch, 1986, Heavy displacement cruiser, Refit in ’03 with new spars and sails, Genset, A/C, 3KW inverter, Radar, GPS, Big ground tackle, windlass, $159,000, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

48’ Cheoy Lee Golden Wave Ketch, 1987 Newer Perkins, Sleeps 8, repainted, Solid cruiser, $174,900, Call Roy S. @ (305) 775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

50’ Prout Catamaran, 1980, In 2006 two new Yanmar Diesel Engines were installed w/ new control panels at each station. New engines have factory warranties until August 2008. Owners are planning to move up to a larger vessel. Possible trades will be considered $289,900, Call Bill @ (727) 421-4848 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

Jeantot Marine 51’ Privilege 1994, Big, beautiful cat loaded with electronics, genset, watermaker, dive compressor, dual a/c, cherry interior. Sleeps 10 in 5 double cabins, $530,000, Call Tom @ (904) 3779446, Edwards Yacht Sales. Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

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2007 ALBIN 26. Brand new, never titled, DIESEL. Center console. Economical Yanmar 315HP burns only 4.86 GPH at 2500 RPMs. TTop, baitwell, tuna door, outriggers, fish boxes & more. Dealer inventory must go. 2 on display. Bring offers! (888) 882-5516 or cell (727) 421-6662.

50’ Gulfstar Center Cockpit Ketch, 1976, Perkins 85 HP, Rare 2 stateroom model, Walk in engine room, Nice bluewater cruiser, Holding plate refrigeration, $114,900, Call TJ @ (941) 741-5875 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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CLASSIFIED ADS Used Boat Gear for Sale. CQR 25 & 45#, Bruce 16 & 66#, Hookah by Airline, 55# Folding Fisherman anchor, Para-tech 15 w/Rode, Edson rack & pinion steering w/ wheel, new awning w/side curtains. Nautical Trader, 110 E. Colonia Lane, Nokomis, FL. Shop online at www.nauticaltrader.net. (941) 488-0766.

2005 Albin 31 TE. Twin Yanmar 370 turbos wolf in sheep’s clothing!!! 53k less than replacement!!! New warranties apply. Options package worth 18k. Never titled. Most powerful 31 on market. Call today and let’s talk dream boats. $223,900 (561) 844-1100. 1981 Marine Trader 35’ Sedan Trawler. Ford Diesel, Volvo Gen, 3 1/2’ draft, windlass, A/C. Boat is docked in Augusta, Georgia. Asking $47,500. (706) 288-6350 or (352) 428-7924. (10/08)

Schucker 440. Ready to cruise. Or spend summer safely moored in the Caribbean’s best hurricane hole. Continue down island to South America, or to Cuba, Bahamas, the Great Loop — or just live aboard in “Margaritaville” until the Apocalypse. $59,500. Complete information & photos on www.LuperonCruising.com (809) 821-8239. (10/08)

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BOATING SERVICES

_________________________________________ JJ’s Reliable Boat Bottom Cleaning Service. I provide a thorough bottom cleaning and zinc replacements. Serving Pinellas County. Starting at $1.00/ft. Home: (727) 461-4606. Cell: (727) 667-9745. (10/08)

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Mainsail and Mast. 19’ 6” mast. Shortened off 18’ Catalina. Complete with Spreaders, lights, etc. Mainsail: 16’ luff. 8’ 4” foot. Powerhead. 1 reef point. Will separate. $150 each or OBO. (352) 728-0098. (12/08) 1983 MONK 36’ TRAWLER Economical 120HP Ford, Vetus Bow Thruster, Autopilot, Depth, Gen, Air, New batteries, Dual stations, Super clean. Liveaboard slip in St. Pete! $76,500 – motivated seller. (888) 882-5516 or (727) 560-0001. www.gcyachts.com

Charter Boat and Business for Sale, Sarasota/Bradenton Area. Includes 28-foot diesel six-pack deep Vee hull boat with tower. Includes dive platform and fishing gear. Boat in very good condition. Established charter business with advertising and slip in Cortez, FL. Asking $24,900—taking offers. Drastically reduced, owner leaving country. Cortez Yacht Sales. www.cortezyachts.com. (941) 727-9100.

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_________________________________________ 40’ Eagle Pilothouse 2007, Single 230 Cummins w/ 300 hrs., A/C, Gen, Full Electronics, Bow Thruster, Washer-Dryer, Economical Cruising. A Must See. $359,000. St Augustine Yacht Sales. (866) 610-1703 www.sayachtsales.com.

Sailing Partners Wanted for 25-foot Morgan. Cruising Tampa Bay and beyond. Non-smokers and no booze. Please call after 7 p.m.. (813) 754-5180. (8/08)

ENGINE PARTS

_________________________________________ Volvo Diesel MD11C. 2-cylinder. 23hp. Runs good when taken out of boat and runs good now. Transmission, wire harness, gauges, prop, manuals, everything. Located Southwest Florida. (239) 283-0382. (8/08)

43’ Californian Cockpit Motoryacht 1985, T/ 3208N Cats 210 hp, A/C, Gen. Great Boat. $79,000. Will Trade for Sailboat. St Augustine Yacht Sales. (866) 610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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_________________________________________ General maintenance person wanted for building and grounds maintenance and evening security. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Florida. Full time. Hours 2-10:30 PM. $30K to start. Extensive background and credit check mandatory. Send cover letter and resume to sss@sarasotasailingsquad.com with the words “APPLYING FOR JOB”, in the Subject Line or fax to (941) 388-5524. _________________________________________ Sailing Instructors / Branch Managers. Offshore Sailing School is seeking skilled sailors with strong teaching experience, performance and cruising boat sailing experience, US SAILING certification (or skills to pass exam). USCG license required, or experience to obtain appropriate level. Manager applicants must have organization and management skills. Email resume to Doug Sparks at doug@offshoresailing.com, fax to (239) 4549201 or visit www.offshoresailing. com/employment. (10/08) _________________________________________ Yacht Broker Wanted. Lots of Work. Growing company, with years of experience, in Tampa Bay looking for a team player. Great company support. Call (727) 823-7400, or Jacek at (727) 560-0901. _________________________________________ Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office? If you do and you are a proven, successful yacht sales professional, we have positions open for Florida west and east coast. Take advantage of the Massey sales and marketing support, sales management and administration while working from your home selling brokerage sail and powerboats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 for interview appointment and position details.

LODGING FOR SAILORS

_________________________________________ KEY LARGO BAY FRONT HIDEAWAY and 22ft sailboat, $800-$1000wk. Snorkle/Dive, Private, Beautiful Sunsets. Studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom cottages. See Brochure on Web site. (305) 451-3438. www.floridasailingadventures.com/Photos.html. (9/08) Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 FAX (727) 896-2287 www.poncedeleon hotel.com

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Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida”.Lakefront mobile home cottage with dock on 20K acre Lake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet, adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500 (386) 698-3648 or www.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (10/08a)

Deepwater Boat Slip Included! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage townhome. Mariners Pass, St. Petersburg, FL. Drastically Reduced. $209,900. Loads of updates. Call Bob Sackett, Realtor (727) 560-9119. (9/08a)

Fort Lauderdale House With Dock. Charming 2/2 on canal in quiet residential community in Riverland area of Ft. Lauderdale. Deep water ocean access, no fixed bridges, owner financing. Perfect spot for sailors between cruises. $450,000 Call Today! (954) 732-1188.

\ T OO LATE TO CLASSIFY _________________________________________ Protected Sailboat Canal. Port Charlotte. Ship-shape 3/2/2 CBS. Split plan. Two screened porches. 30’ concrete dock w/davits, with two mooring pilings. Updated AC, roof, appliances. Screened porches. Fruit trees. Boating neighborhood. $300k takes it. (941) 743-7433. (9/08a)

Exquisite Interior & Weatherdeck coatings, brightwork, varnish by Shipwrights. sailmykeys@pocketmail.com. St. Petersburg area only

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Advanced Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Adventure Cruising/Sailing School . . . . . . .30 Annapolis Performance Sailing . . . . . . . . . .49 Antigua Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Barco - Magellan GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Bay Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Beachmaster Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Beneteau Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Boaters’ Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bo’sun Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Bradenton YC Kickoff Regatta . . . . . . . . . .12 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 25 Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Clearwater YC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Coral Reef Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Dancing With the Wind Video . . . . . . . . . .30 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Distance Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Dockside Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Doyle/Ploch Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,30 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Dwyer mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Eastern Yachts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . .17,58,BC Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 E-marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Fairwinds Boat Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Fall Bay Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Ft. Myers Beach Mooring Field . . . . . . . . . .20

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Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hanse Sailboats, Sailboats Florida . . . . . . . .58 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . . .29 Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . .28,30 Island Yachting Centre/Greg Knighton . . . .57 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . .BC,60 Kevane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Key West Race Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Knighton Yacht Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Lori Kimball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mack Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Magellan GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Massey Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC,10,17 Masthead Enterprises . . . .17,22,25,31,57,68 Mastmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Multihull Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . .BC,60 National Sail Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nautical Trader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 North Sails Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 North Sails Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Palm Beach Sailing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Premiere Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 RB Grove/Universal and Westerbeke . . . . . .38 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Rparts Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sailboats Florida, Hanse Sailboats . . . . . . . .58 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Sailing Windwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sailmonster.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45