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Editorial: Southwinds Goes All Color By Steve Morrell

Letters

Bubba & Manatee Dick By Morgan Stinemetz

Southern Regional Monthly Weather & Water Temperatures

Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

Our Waterways: FWC Actions Questioned; Wag Bag Use; Derelict Vessel Removal

South Carolina Sailing By Dan Dickison

Getting an Education…at the Boat Shows By Paul Warren

Dry Storing a Boat for Hurricane Season, Part I of III By Capt. Ron Butler

The Building of Pelican, Part II By Robert Bland

Port Canaveral Yacht Club By Pat Small

Boat Review: Bayfield 29 By Rebecca Burg

Travels With Angel: Hopetown, Bahamas By Rebecca Burg

US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course By Jabbo Gordon

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

Couple Crosses the Gulf Stream By Anita Lockamy

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

Storing Your Boat on Land. Photo by Ron Butler. Page 47.

Bayfield 29 boat Review. Photo by Rebecca Burg. Page 54.

COVER: Kids from the Venice Youth Boating Association sail and play during a Level 1 Instructor Course. Photo by Jin Dietrich.

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Contributing Photographers/Art Cathy Bland Willie Blevins Rebecca Burg (& Artwork) Capt. Ron Butler Julie Connerley Dave Ellis Don Foley Robbie Johnson Jin Dietrich Kim Kaminski Roy Laughlin Anita Lockamy Dan Muller Scunook Photography Bob Shaw South Carolina Maritime Heritage Museum Morgan Stinemetz Ed Verner Paul Warren Gail Wohl EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: ARTICLES & PHOTOGRAPHY: SOUTHWINDS encourages readers, writers, photographers, cartoonists, jokers, magicians, philosophers and whoever else is out there, including sailors, to send in their material. Just make it about the water world and generally about sailing and about sailing in the South, the Bahamas or the Caribbean, or general sailing interest, or sailboats, or sailing in some faroff and far-out place. SOUTHWINDS welcomes contributions in writing and photography, stories about sailing, racing, cruising, maintenance and other technical articles and other sailing-related topics. Please submit all articles electronically by e-mail (mailed-in discs also accepted), and with photographs, if possible. We also accept photographs alone, for cover shots, racing, cruising and just funny entertaining shots. Please take them at a high resolution if digital, or scan at 300 dpi if photos, or mail them to us for scanning. Contact the editor with questions. Subscriptions to SOUTHWINDS are available at $24/year, and $30/year for first class. Checks and credit card numbers may be mailed with name and address to SOUTHWINDS Subscriptions, PO Box 1175, Holmes Beach FL, 34218-1175, or call (941) 795-8704. Subscriptions are also available with a credit card through a secure server on our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com. SOUTHWINDS is distributed to over 500 locations throughout 8 Southern states. If you would like to distribute SOUTHWINDS at your location, please contact the editor. Read SOUTHWINDS on our Web site www.southwindsmagazine.com.

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SOUTHWINDS in Living Color W e have decided to kick off the new year with a bang. Starting with this issue, Southwinds magazine will now be printed with all pages in a four-color process. After the last few years’ growth and popularity of the magazine, plus more modern and better printing presses provided by our excellent printer, we are making this quantum leap in quality to give the magazine a richer look. Before this issue, 50 to 60 percent of our pages were color. Now, all photos and some text will be color, plus many pages which were rarely color—like the beginning pages of the book—will always be so. This will allow many of our loyal advertisers who wanted to be in the front—but couldn’t because they wanted color ads—to now be in those positions. This will also allow our classified boat photos to be in color. We hope our readers enjoy the improved look of the magazine.

News on the Folkboat from the Movie Caddyshack In the November issue, I put a call out in hope of locating my old Folkboat, Trifid, which was in the movie Caddyshack. I received two responses. One was from Gary Butts of St. Petersburg, FL, who wrote that he stayed on Trifid when it was behind the movie producer’s home on a canal in Fort Lauderdale and saw it there as late as 1983. I received another call from a sailor in Tampa Bay who said he was hoping to speak to someone who knew about the boat recently, but still nothing. We are still looking for Trifid. She is more recognizable than many Folkboats in the United States because she is carvel planked and not lapstrake like many. CORRECTIONS SOUTHWINDS again is proving that it is human (these mistakes are not intentional, I promise you, although I want everyone to know that we are human) by correcting three errors we recently made: Boater’s World - Strictly Sail Boat Show In the November issue, in our pre-boat show write-up on

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the Strictly Sail show in St. Petersburg, we mistakenly noted that West Marine was a major sponsor of the show. The correct sponsor was Boater’s World, who is also the sponsor of the Strictly Sail Show in Miami in February.

Marco Island Case Error In the editorial in the December issue, I made an error in the editorial which I did not catch in proofreading when I made this statement.: “The Marco Island case was…a victory for those who thought that if they owned waterfront land, they could buy the rights to the waters they see…” I meant to say, “(it was)…a victory against those who thought that if they owned waterfront land they could buy the rights to the waters they see…” I would have thought that there were a few Marco Island residents—who favored the anti-anchoring law— who chuckled quietly about this error, but I will give them no ground. I admit it was a mistake in proofreading only. I was caught up in the momentum of the article and the thrill of victory. My apologies to those who took offense. Andy Wall not Identified in Photo And last—but not least—in this list of errors, we misidentified Andy Wall in a photo in an article on the Seven Seas Cruising Association Gam in the December issue, page 37. We identified the person giving the rope demo as Jack Klang, while in truth, it was Andy Wall. Andy’s wife, Pam Wall—a notable seminar speaker in her own right—politely notified us of this error when she realized that the individual had a remarkable resemblance to her husband. Turns out, it was. My apologies to Pam and Andy—and Jack Klang. We will endeavor, I promise, to keep a tighter ship and minimize such errors in the future. I guarantee, though, we will continue to make mistakes. Steve Morrell, Editor

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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 S O U T H W I N D S MAKING AN IMPACT IN PENSACOLA Want you folks to know what impact S O U T H W I N D S is having in this part of the world concerning your crusade for boaters’ rights. Each new issue of Southwinds creates a new round of discussion here at the store. Anyone who has been “out there” has experienced the phenomenal abuse that the state of Florida and now others are doing to cripple the rights and freedom of boaters. You’re doing a great job. Hang in there. Also, I’d like to thank you for printing the article that Julie Connerley wrote on the Scurvy Dog. Received many compliments. Fair Winds, Chris Forrer Scurvy Dog Boat Works & Marine Gear Pensacola, FL FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE ENCOUNTER ON ANCHORING RESTRICTIONS On August 29, we were anchored in the Middle River cove in Fort Lauderdale. We had been there for one day and planned to stay two more days. That evening, a Ft. Lauderdale police boat approached and told us that we could not anchor for more than 24 hours. When I informed them that we had a reservation for a slip at the city marina two days from then, they said that didn’t matter and that if we were still there the next day they would arrest me and impound my vessel! When I told them they were violating the state law, they said that they were aware of that law but still intended to enforce their ordinance and that I might win in court, but they would arrest me and impound my vessel anyway. The next day I called the city attorney’s office and chief of police’s office and was shuttled down the chain of command to the head of the marine patrol, Sgt. Andy Pallen, who told me that he agreed with his officers, would not discuss the law with me, and unless I was gone within an hour or agreed to move my vessel right then to the city marina, he would be there himself to arrest me and impound my vessel. I am sorry to say that at that point I “folded my cards” and agreed to move my boat to the city marina since we had plane reservations to fly North to see my daughter. I was willing to get a citation and fight that in court but was not prepared to be arrested and have my boat seized and impounded. We had sailed up the East Coast this summer from the Florida Keys to Charleston, SC, and back with no harassment from the police anywhere until we got to Fort Lauderdale. Hopefully the Marco Island case will be settled eventually, and the courts will make it clear that Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and other cities still illegally enforcing anchoring restrictions must stop doing so. In the meantime, we are returning to Marathon/Boot Key Harbor in the Keys where cruisers are made to feel welcome. Larry Sherman s/v Enchantress Green Cove Springs, FL

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LETTERS Larry, This is another statement of the sad state of affairs of the Florida water cops. With stories like this, how long before boaters just won’t come here anymore? I am hoping that maybe dealers—and related businesses, like charter companies—of cruising boats, both sail and power, will help and take a stand on this because Florida’s reputation is of a state gone wild. I read a letter to the editor in a recent newspaper here in west Florida how Americans are

afraid of their government. This is an example of why. These cops—and the communities that support them—are out of control. I thought it was mainly the FWC, but I have heard other stories of similar tactics by power-crazy cops—backed by power-crazy communities—in places like Gulfport and Miami. Ironically, it is the cops in Marco Island who were always talked about as being respectful to all the boaters in enforcing the anti-anchoring ordinance. No one ever said a bad word

about them, and it was known they did not like having to enforce that rule. How long before these waterfront communities just put gates up around themselves and patrol the ICW, which is federal waters, so no one, unless they fit the perfect profile, will be allowed to pull off the ICW and go into town. Of course, we all know megayachts will be welcome with open arms. Follow the money. Editor BOAT WASTE AND BURSTING SEWER PIPES In the October issue, you said one of the things that municipalities use against boaters that anchor in the public waters is the holding tank and MSD restrictions. I agree with you. In north Florida last year, we had a pipe burst and leak millions of gallons of raw sewage into a creek that flows into the ICW. Not much was said except that the pipe was defective and that it was being fixed. I have to believe that this goes on in many other areas also and am not so sure whether it is reported in all cases. Anyway, I enjoy your opinions and magazine. Alan Kemp Neptune Beach, FL Alan, Thanks for your support. If people knew— that is, if they read the paper, as this information is published—how often millions of gallons of raw sewage is “accidentally” dumped onto our streets and into our waters by sewage systems, they would look at boat waste as a polluting factor like a grain of sand at a beach. I remember when in August of 2003, 2-million gallons of raw sewage from a broken main on Davis Island in Tampa Bay flowed onto the streets and into the Hillsborough River. It was the residents of Davis Island who so often complained that boats anchored in the seaplane basin there were spoiling the waters, although the beaches there were never closed for any reason other than sewage leaks. On Nov. 1, 2004, 21-million gallons (you are reading that right—21-million gallons) of sewage flowed into the streets of Tampa and made its way to the same river. There were human turds from the spill on lawns and driveways in Tampa. This was all reported in the Tampa Tribune, but then again—most people don’t read the paper and don’t know about these spills. Editor See LETTERS continued on page 14

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LETTERS FWC—THE FASCIST WATER COPS? After hearing about all the tactics and harassment that the FWC officers have been using against sailors cruising around, I think we should rename them the Fascist Watercraft Cops. Attached is my experience with the Sarasota Police on Sarasota Bay. No sense letting the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission take all the heat. There are plenty of Cop Buffs who like to ride in their big expensive boats with all the bright lights and terrorize people. It was a potty raid. “I can’t hear you, I’m deaf.” I was voicing and signing at the same time. My guide dog, Jenny, was barking furiously. Jenny never barks to tell me anything; she knows I’m deaf. She was barking to warn the intruders to stay away. Four men in uniforms are aboard this boat, and there are two other police boats bothering other people in the bay. By reading lips, I got that one man wanted to inspect the toilet. It was extremely hard to figure out because ships and boats don’t have toilets, they have heads. My boat is one of very few places in the world where it is okay to be deaf. It is bad enough that it was invaded, but it was invaded by hostile, armed and uniformed troops who didn’t speak the language (American sign language). This is something that happens in Bosnia or Iraq, not Sarasota. If my boat were in a slip at Marina Jacks, their revenue would increase by over $1,000 per month. Since no potties were inspected at Marina Jacks, the message conveyed is: “If you don’t want to be invaded by uniformed troops who don’t speak the language, pay the money to Marina Jacks.” Why is the Sarasota Police Department committing extortion for Marina Jacks? Gregory H. Lawrence s/v Shambhala Gregory, They can board your boat, but not if they don’t ask you. It is a strange rule, but that is the rule. If they ask, it is best to say, “I prefer you don’t.” (This wise suggestion is courtesy of Bruce Bingham—see letter in next month’s issue). Then they can only board to inspect the waste setup. Everything else, you can bring up top for them to inspect, like safety equipment. It appears they didn’t care in your case. They just want to rule over you, keep an eye on you, keep you in line, make sure you act correctly. Editor ST. AUGUSTINE DINGHY FEE In Robbie Johnson’s article, “Old Saint Augustine—Sailing into History,” in the November 2007 issue, he characterizes the municipal marina’s dinghy dock fee as “modest.” The fact is the city of St. Augustine charges a hefty TEN DOLLARS per day to tie up to their dinghy dock. Oh, sure, they’ll tell you that you get to use the showers and their restrooms for the excessive fee, but for sailors like me who have plenty of water to shower with, and an MSD Type I, the high tie-up fee equates to a “surcharge” to visit their fine city. Had the St. Augustine City Council opted to install moorings in one of the ICW’s truly bad anchorages and See LETTERS continued on page 16 14

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LETTERS charge the fee for a safe night’s sleep, THAT would have shown me that they are truly interested in me and my cruising dollars. Until such a time comes, I will continue to pass up St. Augustine and spend my dollars at the other numerous cities and towns along the ICW that WELCOME me with free or more reasonable rates for the use of their dinghy dock. Ken Trepagnier S/V In Dreams Ken, I believe St. Augustine is planning to put a mooring field in, and I spoke to someone in harbor management there and they want to be more welcoming to boaters. I am not sure everyone agrees with all these fees, as it is under the direction of the City Council, and they are ruled by the residents, and since the residents are in the majority, they don’t really care about the minority, you cruisers. Of course, they want to charge a dinghy fee because they want to have user fees for everything. Why should a landlubber pay for a dinghy dock if he never uses it? But I really don’t understand the concept because don’t they have free parking places in town for visitors? I know they have parking places with meters on many of them, but aren’t meters supposed to keep people from parking there all day? I don’t believe they are for charging user fees or for revenue—at least that’s what we were told about parking meters when they were brought into existence several decades back. We are becoming a turnstile society where you pay for everything with a user fee. No one wants to pay for something they don’t use. We should charge user fees for each street and each sidewalk. Why should you have to pay for street maintenance on the street you never use? Why should you have to pay for maintenance of a sidewalk if you never walk down that sidewalk? Let’s put turnstiles and toll booths everywhere and then nobody will have to pay taxes for anything that they don’t directly use. Why charge just a dinghy fee? How about an additional fee for just coming ashore? Editor

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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – January Weather Web Sites: Carolinas & Georgia www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml Florida East Coast www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Florida.shtml Florida West Coast & Keys http://comps.marine.usf.edu Northern Gulf Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/coos/

NORTHERN GULF COAST Pensacola, FL 43º lo – 61º hi Gulfport, MS 43º lo – 61º hi Water Temperature –58º

WEST FLORIDA St. Petersburg 54º lo – 69º hi Naples 53º lo – 75º hi Water Temperature St. Petersburg – 62º Naples – 66º

CAROLINAS AND GEORGIA Cape Hatteras, NC 40º lo – 53º hi Savannah, GA 38º lo – 60º hi Water Temperature Cape Hatteras, NC – 49º

EAST FLORIDA Daytona Beach - 47º lo – 70º hi Jacksonville Beach - 46º lo – 63º hi Water Temperature Daytona Beach – 61º Jacksonville Beach – 57º Gulfstream Current – 2.3 knots

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Miami Beach – 63º lo – 73º hi Stuart – 55º lo – 74º hi Water Temperature Miami Beach – 71º Stuart – 67º Gulfstream Current – 2.4 knots

FLORIDA KEYS Key West 65º lo – 79º hi Water Temperature Key West –69º

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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■ RACING EVENTS

For racing schedules, news and events see the racing section.

■ 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 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) 823-3753. 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 America’s Boating Course, weekend course, two l essons—Jan 6-7. America’s Boating Course, three-day course, three lessons—Jan. 29-Feb. 1. GPS and Chart Reading, evenings. Feb 12, 15. America’s Boating Course and other courses regularly posted on the Web site. For more information on upcoming education programs or to request a free vessel safety check call (727) 469-8895 or visit www.a0701101. uscgaux.info. Click on Public Education Programs. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adults sailing programs. Family sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30-foot keelboat. $50$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638 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 it is 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. Marine Systems Certification. Jan. 8-11. Fort Lauderdale, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org. International Marina and Boatyard Conference. Jan 19-20. Professional development seminars. Atlanta, GA. International Marina Institute/Association of Marina Industries. (401) 247-0314. www.marinaassociation.org.

CONTRIBUTE TO SOUTHWINDS WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED

SOUTHWINDS is always looking for articles and photos on various subjects about sailing (cruise or race) in our Southern waters, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. For more information, go to our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com, and see the “Writers Guidelines” page, or e-mail editor@southwindsmagazine.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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A/C & refrigeration Certification. Feb 5-8. Fort Lauderdale, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org. COMITT 2008. Feb 18-20. Fort Lauderdale, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org. Electrical Certification. Feb. 26-29. Jacksonville, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org.

BOAT SHOWS Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show. Jan. 413. Houston, TX. www.houstonboatshows.com. Reliant Center. (713) 552-1055 Atlanta Boat Show. Jan 9-13. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. NMMA. www.atlantaboatshow.com. New Orleans Boat Show. Jan 9-13. Ernest Morial Convention Center. New Orleans. NMMA. (504) 780-1818. www.nmma.org.

Stuart, FL. AllSports Productions. (305) 868-9224. Austin Boat Show. Jan. 17-20. Austin Convention Center. Bring the whole family to the largest boating event of the year featuring over 200 vendors and boat dealers. Thursday and Friday, 12 pm-9 pm. Saturday, 10 am-9 pm. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Visit www.austinboatshow.com for more information. San Antonio Boat Show. January 24-27 at the Alamodome. Bring the whole family to the largest boating event of the year featuring over 150 vendors and boat dealers. Thursday and Friday, 12 pm-9pm. Friday, 12 pm-10 pm. Saturday, 10 am-9 pm. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Visit www. sanantonioboatshow.com for more information. Charleston Boat Show. Jan. 25-27. Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, SC. (843) 364-8491. www.marinesource.com/Boat_Shows/charleston_boat_show.cfm. 67th Annual Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami, Feb. 14-18. One of the largest boat shows in the world, this event combines the main show at the Miami Convention Center, the annual Strictly Sail Miami Show at

Stuart Boat Show. Jan 11-13. Waterway Marina, the Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group Marina. Stuart harbor.

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 clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. For information about article length, photo requirements and other questions, contact editor@Southwindsmagazine.com.

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the Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace and the Yacht and Brokerage Show on the 5000 block of Collins Avenue with in-water displays of powerboats at the Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center at 1633 North Bayshore Dr., Miami. The Strictly Sail Miami Show is the largest Catamaran show in the world. Sailboats of all sizes, monohulls and multihulls, are on display along with numerous vendors and exhibitors. Boating and sailing seminars are held daily. Children 12 and under free. Ages 13-15 at $6. $16 for adults for a one-day pass, $30 for a two-day pass (any two days), Friday through Monday. Premier Thursday costs $30. Hours are 10-6 Thursday thru Monday. In-water displays close at 6 p.m. E-tickets can be purchased in advance at www.miamiboatshow.com or www.strictlysail.com. All tickets include entry to the convention center show and vice versa if you purchase the tickets at the center. If you go to the convention center, a shuttle will take you to the sailboat show and vice versa. For more information, go to www.strictlysail.com Carolina Power and Sailboat Show. Feb. 15-17. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC. Southeast Productions Inc., (336) 855-0208. www.ncboatshows.com.

Central Carolina Boat Show. Feb. 22-24. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC. Southeast Productions Inc., (336) 855-0208. www.ncboatshows.com Savannah International Boat Show. Feb 29-March 2. Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah, GA, JBM & Assoc. (864) 250-9713. www.savannahinternationalboatshow.com.

■ OTHER EVENTS

Useppa Island Catboat Rendezvous, Useppa Island, Southwest Florida, Jan. 25-27 You don’t need to own a Catboat, be from Florida, or bring your boat to attend this event. You just have to be a Catboat aficionado. But please DO bring your boat—sail, trail or tow it to Useppa. There will be racing, fun sails, a beach party, Saturday night dinner, Sunday brunch and awards ceremony. Useppa is a real island, but easily accessible. For more information see the Catboat Association Web site or contact Gretchen and John Coyle at (239) 283-5008, or e-mail to Gfcoyle@msn.com or coyle_john@msn.com.

Marine Flea Market, Dunedin, Tampa Bay, Feb. 9 The city of Dunedin is holding its 2nd annual marine flea market at the city pool, Highlander Pool, near the Dunedin Community Center at 1937 Ed Eckert Dr., Dunedin 34698. (727) 298-3266, ask for Rachel. Sellers call for information.

2008 Marina Hurricane Preparation Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 4-5 WHAT: A practical look at reducing the impact of future hurricanes, this two-day symposium will give marina own-

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ers and yacht club managers the tools they need to weather the next hurricane, minimize damage and successfully recover. If you think 2007 has been a “quiet” hurricane season, think again. For the first time since hurricanes have been recorded, there were two Category 5 hurricanes that came ashore this year, both in the sparsely populated Yucatan Peninsula. Imagine what would have happened if those monster storms had come ashore in Houston, Miami, or Long Island. National Weather Service predictions say that increased hurricane activity will continue for at least another decade. If you are responsible for protecting a facility—a marina, boatyard or yacht club—this conference will show you how. It’s a critical topic for any facility operator in the hurricane belt from Texas and the Gulf states all of the way up the Atlantic Seaboard. SYMPOSIUM GOALS: To help develop a hurricane plan that gives your facility the best chance possible to survive a storm. • Learn preparation techniques from your peers that have worked well at other facilities. • Take a look at what “storm-hardened” marinas will look like in the future. • Learn what is within your legal rights for preparing boats for hurricanes. • Discuss techniques that will get maximum effort from your staff and boat owners. • Get your questions answered and discuss ideas. • See exhibits of the latest in state-of-the-art hurricane preparation and damage mitigation products. The symposium is sponsored by the Boat Owners Association of the United States in conjunction with the Association of Marina Industries, Marine Industries Association of Florida and Marine Industries Association of

South Florida. The symposium will be held March 4-5 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL. Go to www.BoatUS.com/hurricanes/symposium to sign up to register, receive e-mail updates, reminders, press releases or to book a room. Or, call Kristin Lloyd at (703) 461-2878, x3561. (This year, SOUTHWINDS is one of the minor co-sponsors of the symposium.)

ASA Sailing Week in Antigua, March 7-14 By Jean K. Levine

ASA-certified instructor Dennis Harms takes the helm while ASA members enjoy a mini-flotilla in the turquoise waters of Jolly Harbour during ASA sailing week in Antigua.

It seems like only last month since we returned home from sailing week in Antigua (see SOUTHWINDS, October 2007, page 50, for an article by Jean Levine on the 2006 Antigua ASA week—available online in Back Issues at www.southwindsmagazine.com) and we haven’t stopped talking about what a great time we had reminiscing with new friends via e-mail. The warm tropical Caribbean waters and the consistent breeze for sailing Lasers to Beneteau 473s is calling us back

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again. Tour the famous Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dockyard, watch the sunset from Shirley Heights or go on an Eco tour, circumnavigate the island on a big catamaran, snorkel with the sting rays or just sit by the beautiful crystal clear pool among the waving palms. Sailors from all over the country come to sail and share their experience with those who have always just dreamed about sailing. If you are not a sailor, this is a great place to learn or a great way to get a small sample of sailing in the Caribbean. Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine from Clearwater, FL, will be co-captains of one of the Beneteau 473s, and we would love to share our local knowledge of Antigua with sailors from our home state so come and join us. Next year is just around the corner and Kathy Christensen, event organizer, has done it again. Sunsail and Club Colonna have a package that includes accommodations for seven nights, unlimited use of all small boat sailing and water sports equipment, along with the exclusive use of two premium Sunsail charter yachts. The package includes all breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners, afternoon tea and cakes. The ASA will have a spring fling party, barbecue, farewell rum punch party and prizes. See the details at www.american-sailing.com and to sign up.

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Florida Sea Base in Florida Keys Looking for Charter Boats and Captains Florida Sea Base, a high adventure camp serving the Boy Scouts of America, is looking for sailboats to run our next summer season beginning the end of May 2008, through the end of August 2008. The ideal boat will either be a Morgan 41 Out Island or the CSY 44 or something similar (5.5-foot draft or less, less than 65-feet vertical clearance and less than 15-foot beam). Weekly trips include training, fuel, dockage at Sea Base (located in Islamorada) and Key West. All provisions are included. If you have a boat and would like a contract captain to run it, we have several very qualified captains to put you in contact with. Also, Sea Base is looking for a schooner 80 feet long (+) overall for week trips as well. The ideal candidate will have a draft of six feet or less and a vertical clearance of less than 65 feet. These boats run week trips from Marathon to Boca Grande with a day/night stopover in Key West Bight. Contact Capt. Rich Beliveau or Capt. Steve Willis at (305) 394-0365 or (305) 393-7373.

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Tornado Hits Pensacola Yacht Club, Oct. 18 By Kim Kaminski Tornadoes rarely hit the Pensacola area in the fall and are even less frequent across the United States at this time of year, but on the morning of October 18, one came ashore and did its share of damage. Public safety officials believe that a category EF-1 tornado came ashore at the mouth of Bayou Chico, moved north toward downtown Pensacola and Boats that were knocked over at the continued on in that October. Photo by Kim Kaminski. direction toward the Pensacola Regional Airport where it finally dissipated. It was about 150 feet wide with 100 mph winds The tornado formed near the Pensacola Naval Air Station and came to shore in the Warrington area adjacent to

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the naval base along Bay Shore Drive. The dark cloud skipped around near the Bayou Chico entrance and sailed straight for the boat storage dock on the property of the Pensacola Yacht Club. Commodore Roger Moraski was driving into the entrance of the yacht club just before 11:00 a.m. when he saw the cloud coming. He parked his vehicle and tried to get out of his car, but the pressure was so strong he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open the car door. He was forced to sit and watch the whole event unfold as powerboats, sailboats and trailers were flung about the yard. Although he was visibly Pensacola Yacht Club from a tornado in shaken, he survived untouched. Several boats were destroyed or damaged including small interclub racing boats, large sailboats on trailers, powerboats of various sizes and a number of catamarans. Pensacola Yacht Club member Charlie Harp had spent this summer repairing his

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racing class catamaran that was damaged from the hurricanes in the previous years. He missed out on sailing his boat for the entire season. He was, however, at the point of getting his boat back into the water when the tornado tossed the catamaran about and threw it into the trees and brush that was adjacent to the Pensacola Yacht Club storage area. Broken-hearted at discovering his loss, he began salvaging what he could of the boat to start the process all over… once again. In 2006, Pensacola Yacht Club member George Gamble purchased two Melges 32s—two so he could practice for this season’s Key West Race Week. He recently sold one of the boats to Stuart Smith and Lynn Dell. The sale was complete and before the new owners had a chance to get the boat out on the water to race, the tornado severely damaged both boats. Smith and Dell, though disappointed, plan on purchasing another Melges boat in the near future. Although the boats in the storage yard received significant damages, the Pensacola Yacht Club did not. The facility, along with the boat docks and the new sailing center building that is under construction, survived the twister with little or no damage.

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There was significant other damage from the tornado in Escambia County. Four houses were destroyed, 24 received major damage and 58 received minor damage. Besides the Pensacola Yacht Club damage, other boats were damaged; a camper was overturned and several cars damaged. There was structural damage found at the Bahia Mar Marina, roof damage at an elementary school, a church and a day care center. Despite all the property damage, no one was severely injured or killed, although some suffered minor injuries.

Sailor Missing After Boat Found in the Gulf Submitted by Gail Wohl U.E. “Sam” Didier III, born on March 8, 1938, was presumed lost at sea on October 15, 2007. His sailboat, Tranquility, was found anchored in the gulf, no one aboard, 68 miles off the Gulf Coast of St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Sam, born in Shreveport, LA, was a 1956 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School, and Louisiana State University. There were several places he called home along Florida’s Gulf Coast including

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Sam Didier, who was lost at sea after his boat was found in the Gulf. Photo by Gail Wohl.

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Slidell, LA, Gulfport, FL, and Key West, FL. He had enjoyed the singlehanded sailing life since the mid â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s. Sam was wellknown and loved, sailing to ports in Mexico, Cuba, and the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Key West. He was a true patriot, a man of his word, always ready to lend a helping hand no matter how strenuous the task. Sam spent many months in Slidell, LA, after Katrina ravaged the area, giving freely of his time and energy to assist his friends and neighbors in their grief and recovery. Sam had an inquisitive mind and joined the libraries of whatever port he was in. Sam always drew an interested group of listeners when he would tell his stories of adventures at sea or of experiences such as Katrina. Sam was a principled person who strenuously would stand by his beliefs. His friends and acquaintances will always remember his friendly smile and demeanor and his helping and generous ways. Prior to his time spent sailing, Sam distinguished himself as an Army officer in Germany, (1962-1965), and was a long-time sales representative for an Atlanta company. He held leadership positions in many clubs in Louisiana and Tennessee including the Jaycees. Sam An Allied ketch. An Allied boats gam is being planned for West Florida. made many trips home to Shreveport to visit friends Photo courtesy Ed verner. and attend Byrd reunions over the years. A gam of Allied Boats is being planned for a weekend in Donations may be made in memory of Sailor Sam April of 2008 in Tampa Bay, FL. Any Allied sailboats are welDidier to the U.S. Coast Guard, which was most helpful to come, such as the ketch boats: Seawind I 30, Seawind II 32, the family during the search for Sam. Checks should be Princess/Contessa 36, Mistress 39, or the 42 foot S&Smade out to U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 7 and designed yawl. If there are any of the more obscure Chance mailed to the following address: Wally Lowry (Finance 30s or Luders 33s made by Allied in the area, feel free to join Officer), 601 Valle Vista Dr., Brandon, FL. 33511.

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in the fun. This gam would also include Allied successor Wright Yacht boatbuilders, etc. To add yourself to the e-mail contact list as details gel and plans are made, please contact Ed Verner (a Seawind II owner hailing from Apollo Beach, FL) via e-mail at seawindii@yahoo.com with you and your vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information. Details are still being sorted out, but ideas so far are for a two-day event to offer aerial photography, a raft-up anchor session, possible dinner, activities and/or flotilla.

Fourwinds Enterprises Has a New Home Paul Marcuzzo, owner of Fourwinds Enterprises, manufacturer of the Fourwinds II and the Red Baron wind generators, has expanded his operation with the opening of an energy efficiency store at his manufacturing plant in Punta Gorda, FL. The Fourwinds generators have long been known for their quiet operation, low wind speed power production and user-friendly installation and operation. In addition to wind generators, Fourwinds carries inno-

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vative products for the production, storage and use of electrical power, primarily for cruising sailboats. Taking a systems approach to power management, Fourwinds can help customers estimate boat power requirements, determine adequate power storage components and design a system to produce the required power. The expanded service of Fourwinds allows the customer to buy a complete power system or specific portions of a system that are energy-efficient in cost and capability. Paul now carries a complete line of solar panels and solar controllers, engine generators, a full line of gel and AGM batteries, and energy-efficient refrigeration, watermakers, air conditioners and LED lighting for interior and navigation lights. He is now able to provide LED replacement bulbs for the most common interior fixtures and the exterior navigation lights. Paul says the goal of his new store is to provide innovative energy production and energy usage products for both sail and powerboats, with the emphasis on efficiency. See the complete line of Fourwinds products at www.fourwinds-ii.com. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new location is at 204 E. Mckenzie St., Unit C, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. (941) 575-4404.

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SOUTHWINDS has created this section to inform our readers about changes in our waterways. We are all in the midst of great changeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;through the conversion of many boating properties to condominiums, restrictions on anchorages, and other economic forces at work. Our coastal waters and our waterways belong to all of us, and all of us have a right to use them. These waters are not just for those who live on the water, and it is up to us boaters and lovers of these waters to protect that right. We hope that by helping to inform you of these changes, we will contribute to doing just that. We are looking for news and information on changes, land sales, anchorages, boatersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights, new marinas, anchoring rights, disappearing marinas, boatyards and boat ramps, environmental concerns and other related news. Contact Steve Morrell, editor@southwindsmagazine.com, or call (941) 795-8704

St. Augustine Considers Mooring Fields After two years of removing 19 abandoned and wrecked vessels from the local waterways, the city of St. Augustine is giving serious consideration to building mooring fields. This was announced by the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District. The city recently looked at mooring fields in Fort Myers Beach, Vero Beach, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The city would also establish a harbormaster who would check boats that want to stay at the mooring field. Boats would be inspected for proper sanitation equipment. The city says it may begin building them within one year. One of the main goals stated was to clean up the harbor waters. The city of St. Augustine currently provides free pump-outs to anchored vessels in the harbor, through a pump-out boat.

Sarasota Mooring Field Moves Forward By Harmon Heed After eight years of seemingly countless meetings of commissions and councils, it seems the plans for the Sarasota city mooring field are close to being finalized. The permits have been permitted, the funding funded and the concessionaire consigned. But the lease has not yet been let. (A final decision on the operation may have been handed down at a meeting on Dec. 17, too late to be included in this issue of SOUTHWINDS.)

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During a tropical storm in 2004, boats washed ashore at Island Park in Sarasota, FL, causing many people to push for a mooring field at the anchorage, which is seen in the background. Photo by Steve Morrell.

The plans are for a total of 109 mooring balls for boats from 20 to 100 feet. Three fairways will run through the field. The field will be constructed in three phases, and the first phase should be completed within a year. The mooring field will be managed by the marina adjacent to the field, Marina Jack. To permit the field, the state of Florida requires “upland amenities”—like dinghy dockage, heads and garbage receptacles—be provided. Marina Jack already had most of them and then added a new 110-foot dinghy dock, 10 new heads with showers and added air conditioning in the laundry area. According to Dockmaster Sam Chavers Jr., Jack Graham, Inc., the owner of Marina Jack, has invested $450,000 in upland amenity improvements. Other proposed moorage amenities are pump-outs at the boats, post office boxes for live-aboards, and a business

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hours shuttle between the boats and the dock, all free. Since the city will lease the submerged land from the state, no profits are allowed to be made by the city, Jack Graham, Inc. or Marina Jack. There are two major bones of contention between the boaters and the proposed plan. First is the mooring rate: Marina Jack proposed a $13.50 per foot, per month longterm fee. Assistant City Manager Peter Schneider said that was commensurate with other mooring fields’ rates. But a few calls to other fields, like Fort Myers, Vero Beach and Boot Key Harbor, show that rate to be about a third more than what other fields charge. The second is that boats anchoring outside of the field will not be allowed to remain longer than 72 hours. The city’s consultant, Michael Poff, advises that the Florida

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OUR WATERWAYS Department of Environmental Protection will make the “72hour rule” a condition in the lease of the submerged land from the state. The Marco Island decision boaters are banking on may not be binding in Sarasota County until an appeal is completed. Neither the Collier County Court decision nor a 20th Judicial Circuit Court appeal have jurisdiction in Sarasota. A decision binding on Sarasota County would have to be made by the 2nd District Court or the Florida Supreme Court. Most Sarasotans, boaters and lubbers alike, are hoping the city can get the work started and work out the rate and time limit details during the construction time. SOUTHWINDS is planning on a more complete article with details of the mooring field in the February issue.

Patti’s Boat Storage provided the crane to hoist the derelict vessel Webbymon after it sank in Bayou Chico and was re-floated by Sea Tow. Escambia County is seeking restitution for disposal costs from the boat owner. Photo by Julie B. Connerley.

Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Approved — Boat owners May Be Liable By Julie B. Connerley Boat owners whose vessels have been “abandoned” in Escambia County’s public waterways may find themselves in hot water under the terms of a derelict vessel removal program, which will soon be under way in the Greater Pensacola area, thanks to the efforts of the Escambia County Marine Resources Division (MRD). Established in April 2000, the county’s MRD has taken a proactive role to ensure the long-term health and accessibility of the county’s marine, freshwater and coastal resources. As part of their duties, MRD staff routinely monitors Escambia County’s waterways for derelict vessels and upon finding them, works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement to identify owners and persuade them to remove vessels that are deemed hazardous to safety or the environment. However, after back-to-back hurricane seasons, “MRD faced a new challenge,” explained Capt. Robert Turpin, chief of MRD. “Many vessels ‘totaled’ by insurance companies were sold at auction, and a lack of adequate recordkeeping and failure of new owners to change title resulted in a large number of unidentifiable vessel owners. This has severely limited our ability to recover derelict removal disposal costs.” Moreover, most of these abandoned vessels have no lighting and are hazards to navigation. Some are barely visible above the water’s surface.

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Under FFWCC’s Florida Boating Improvement Program, Turpin submitted a grant request for $104,825 to remove 17 derelict vessels. Upon determining ownership through FFWCC’s Division of Law Enforcement investigation, the county would then bill the boat owners for the removal costs. Any restitution received would be returned to the state. If the FFWCC issues a citation for an abandoned vessel, that information is reported to the Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida Statutes 705.103(4) addresses lost or abandoned property, stating that the identified owner is responsible for all associated costs of removal and disposition of said property. Furthermore, the individual who “…neglects or refuses to pay such amount is not entitled to be issued a certificate of registration for such vessel or motor vehicle, or any other vessel or motor vehicle, until such costs have been paid.” Recently, an emergency situation necessitated the first abandoned vessel removal from Bayou Chico after it sank with a variety of hazardous materials on board. “I had been monitoring the dismasted sailboat for two weeks and watched the bow getting lower in the water,” said Turpin. “The cockpit was littered with paint thinner, varnish, a can of gasoline, several unlabeled containers, two outboard motors, and a portable generator among other items.” Turpin received permission to hire a contractor, Sea Tow, to re-float the boat, named Webbymon, tow it to Patti’s

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Boat Storage where it was hauled out and placed on a county flatbed truck for transportation to the Perdido landfill. The owner has been identified and has a court date set for the county to seek restitution for disposal costs. Frank Patti, Jr., owner of Patti’s Boat Storage, provided his crane as a public service to Escambia County, noting, “I live and work on this bayou, and I will do anything I can to help make it better for everyone.” He has extended his service to future abandoned vessel haul-outs for Escambia County. It serves as a reminder to all boat owners to be sure to have the title changed whenever a bill of sale or gift is made.

Hurricane’s Destruction Creates Needed Business By Julie B. Connerley It is ironic that with nature’s worst destruction comes new beginnings. An example is Patti’s Boat Storage, the result of Hurricane Ivan, the strongest hurricane of 2004’s Atlantic season and its effect on Bayou Chico. The bayou is a heavily used T-shaped estuary situated on the northwest side of Pensacola Bay. Expensive newer homes, older comfortable homes, and the Pensacola Yacht Club share its waterfront, along with commercial business-

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OUR WATERWAYS es ranging from restaurants, marinas, yacht brokers, and Patti’s Boat Storage, However, one cannot mention Patti’s Boat Storage without thinking of its sister namesake, Patti’s Shipyard, Inc., located next door. Established in 1979 as a privately held company, the internationally known shipyard builds customized fishing vessels, ocean tugboats, river towboats, research and passenger vessels, and ferries. “Property adjacent to the shipyard originally was to be used for construction of new steel and aluminum vessels as an expansion of Patti’s Shipyard,” began Frank Patti, Jr., president of Patti’s Shipyard. After the storm, the high demand for waterfront sites prompted the alternative use for the yard. “A boat auction of 240 hurricane-damaged vessels was held at the site in December 2005,” Patti continued. The following January, Patti’s Boat Storage was founded to accommodate vessels which had no alternative site for storage since virtually every area marina had been destroyed or had sustained damage. Patti purchased a 50,000-pound capacity marine hydraulic 18-wheel trailer, boat stands, chains, blocking, and a 140-ton truck crane to lift vessels in and out of the water. His son-in-law, Jeff Lacour, a recreational boat salesman and broker, came on board to help manage the boatyard, sharing duties in this newly formed family business.

As the business grew, Frank hired Belinda Bundy as his secretary, providing the company with her years of experience and knowledge in marina accounting and management. With the three main elements in place, Patti’s Boat Storage has combined a friendly family atmosphere with a personal attention to detail. Frank grew up in a family business (Joe Patti’s Seafood) and now enjoys his own marine businesses on the bayou. He and his wife Gretchen, four children, two sonsin-law, and three grandchildren reside on Bayou Chico as well, making Patti’s Boat Storage a true family affair. (Patti’s Boat Storage is located at 300 S. Pinewood Lane, Pensacola, FL, 32507. Its Web site is www.pattisboatstorage.com.)

Boater Questions Encounter with FWC Officer in West Florida By Steve Morrell I first heard about this incident in a phone call I received in October from the boater, Roy Feuerbacher. His experience with the FWC was shocking but not surprising—since I have heard so many stories of bad FWC behavior. I later found out that this incident occurred approximately two years ago. After learning this, I was then hesitant to report on it because of its age, but after Mr. Feuerbacher faxed me the response he received from the FWC, I realized that it was important to publicize this incident. I later asked Mr. Feuerbacher to write up a short summary of the experience. Here it is, in his own words: “We had been offshore and out of the country cruising in our catamaran for over a year and came to Florida for a short visit for only a few weeks. We were headed back out to cruise for two more years and were heading south on the ICW just past Venice when we were approached by FWC Officer Tim Erickson who came up alongside us in his patrol boat. Erickson asked me to gather all the ship’s papers together and board his boat. I advised him of this not being a safe area to instruct my wife to continue on by herself in the catamaran. Officer Erickson insisted and I—foolishly—boarded (never again) his boat. He motored away in the opposite direction from my boat against my wishes, and it took about an hour before we returned to my vessel. While on his boat, he told me my boat was documented for loan purposes, to which I replied it was paid for. He then asked me where and how I earned my money. Although I told him at least three times to return me to the vessel, he refused to bring me back to my boat, which put my boat in danger, as my wife had never handled it in the ICW, especially alone and in the narrow area he told her to proceed to. “We were in our rights and not in need of a registration sticker for which he issued a summons anyway. I told him we were in Florida for just a few weeks and were on our way out of the country to continue cruising. He then said that now I could not leave the area because of the summons.” Mr. Feuerbacher told me that he was cruising with other

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boaters at the time who were south of him on the ICW. They were all heading out of Florida and the United States. Mr. Feuerbacher decided to continue on his cruising plans and—being convinced that he was in his rights about the registration—did not appear in court and he wrote a letter to the FWC. The ticket was dismissed by mail. He wrote a letter to the FWC complaining of the conduct of Officer Tim Erickson, explaining the incident. Mr. Feuerbacher faxed me a copy of the letter from the FWC that he received in response to his letter. In that letter, the FWC captain who investigated the incident stated that he found no violations of agency policy by Officer Erickson. The letter also stated that Erickson’s superior did discuss with Erickson the “mannerism, approach and choice of words acceptable when communicating with citizens.” The letter also stated that Erickson stopped his boat in the ICW because it did not display a registration decal. The letter also quoted a Florida statute, 328.68 (1), which stated that a “certificate of registration shall be issued for any documented vessel…” The letter did not mention that boats from out of the state that are not planning to stay in the state have up to 90 days and do not have to register during that period of time. Nor did the letter state that it was illegal to not display a registration decal, only that that was the reason that he was stopped. I have heard of many cases of complaints about Officer Tim Erickson, and a major west Florida newspaper even did an article about a year ago about his behavior and how

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many boaters had complained about it. I have also heard, as a result of so many complaints, that Erickson has been “reined in” in the last few years and is supposedly a better FWC officer. It was because I had heard that Erickson had been “reined in” that I first hesitated to report on this incident but after reading the response letter from Erickson’s superior who looked into this incident, I realized that this sort of behavior is institutionalized in the FWC. Since—in the last few years—I have heard more and more stories of inappropriate FWC behavior, I really wonder if actions like Officer Erickson displayed in this incident are actually looked upon as favorable by the FWC hierarchy. Mr. Feuerbacher acknowledges that his mistake was getting off his boat and getting onto an FWC boat, leaving his wife alone to motor his boat down the ICW—an action he feels endangered his vessel. A captain of a vessel’s first responsibility is to the safety of his passengers and his vessel—not to an FWC decal inspection. I would have liked to have read, in the letter from the FWC, comments that the policy of the FWC is to not ask boaters to get off their moving vessels in order to question them about such an infraction and that the officers should be able to judge—before asking a captain—that it might not be safe. If an FWC officer cannot make that simple judgment, he himself should not be on the water. I would also have liked to have read comments that if Mr. Feuerbacher had refused to get off his vessel because he believed it would have endangered it, then an FWC officer would acknowledge the captain’s right to not leave his vessel. I would also have liked to have read that it is the policy of the FWC that their officers have no right to question why a boat is documented. It is none of their business. And I would have liked to have read that the FWC policy is that officers have no right to state that a boat is documented for loan purposes, nor do they have a right to ask what a person does for a living in order to pay for “such a nice boat”— all basically because it is none of their business. I would also have liked to have read that FWC officers must stick to the subject of the infraction at hand that they are supposedly questioning and investigating someone for, and that any officer who goes so far out of the norm of civil behavior as Officer Erickson did is either fired from his job or heavily reprimanded. If such actions are backed by the FWC hierarchy, then something is terribly wrong.

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OUR WATERWAYS Mr. Feuerbacher also stated, “My name can be published, as I would be happy to testify against this unstable person…he needs to be stopped.” Brave soul.

Boot Key Harbor Changes Rates By Joe Corey During a regularly scheduled meeting on August 13, the Marathon City Council voted unanimously to change the rate schedule for Boot Key Harbor services. Mooring ball rentals will go from $170/month to $250/month; $66/week to $94/week; and $18/day to $20/day. The biggest difference is that now mooring fees will include dinghy dockage, showers, and car parking. Previously, those extras were charged for separately. Assuming one takes advantage of the amenities, this rate change can be seen as a rate decrease. Similar rate changes were made for the few available seawall spaces. The biggest change can be seen in the rate changes for anchored boats. Dinghy dockage will go from $70/month to $120; $28/week to $40.50; and $6/day to $12.50. These new rates are also allinclusive for pump-outs, showers and car parking. The city of Marathon has hired an outside firm to assess the facilities for ADA compliance and vows to implement any needed changes to accommodate the disabled. Construction on the new bathhouse and laundry facility is

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expected to begin soon. The price increases are final and were to go into effect on Aug 15. Boaters who have already paid for the month of November will not see the change until December 1. People who have leftover $1.25 shower tokens may redeem them for an equal value discount next billing cycle or for other items such as ice. Until the ADA survey is complete and any needed improvements made, dinghy dockage will not be charged to anyone who can provide documentation of their disability. Moorings are available on a first come basis. Marathon City Marina can be contacted at (305) 289-8877, VHF 16, and www.ci.marathon.fl.us/. Go to the “Residential and Visitor Information” menu.

Using Wag Bags From Steve Morrell, Editor In the October issue, we printed an article on using Wag Bags as a method of disposing of human waste onboard boats. This article can be viewed on our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com, by downloading the October 2007 issue and going to page 36, or, for those who do not have broadband—or want quicker access to the article—you can read the article on the “Our Waterways” page accessed from the home page. When I first received the Wag Bags, I tested them in my home. I took all the water out of a toilet and put the Wag Bag in the toilet. The bags are quite large and there is plenty of room to put the bag in there and overlap it over the sides. I then used the bags for three days for #1 and #2. (For those of you who do not understand this number system, #2 is generally more solid and #1 is always liquid, often called urine or “piss” or “pee.”) For urination, the bags work well and the powder (Pooh Powder, as it is officially called) in the bags solidifies/gels the urine pretty well, even with a fair amount of liquid. I had some extra powder, so I helped it along after several pisses. This is important with three days of pissing. For #2, it was pushing it after the first time with that smell we are all so familiar with (it comes with life). I sprinkled some extra powder over it, but I couldn’t tell that it reduced the smell, so I dropped the top down over the toilet. That contained it pretty well, but I did close the door to the bathroom—encasing the smell in the room. When I returned, there was enough of a smell that I knew I must choose a different tactic. So I lifted the seat up and took the Wag Bag and lightly closed it in on itself. This worked in containing the smell and, of course, I opened it up every time I used it again. (Don’t try this in the dark, because it could be a disaster if you forget, like in the middle of the night.) After three days and three #2s and several pisses, I decided that was more than enough, so I removed the bag from the toilet and put it in the sealable bag that comes with the kit and is part of the Wag Bag system. I took this and put it on the garage floor next to the trash can to test and see if the smell would be noticeable after one day. I really could not smell it being in the room, but when I picked it up and www.southwindsmagazine.com

put the nose nearby, there was a slight Please let us know of your experiences with undesirable odor. At that point, it went into Wag Bags via e-mail to editor@southwindsmagazine.com, if possible, and if the trash can. not, then call at (941) 795-8704. We will I believe we are the only boating magprint your ideas and suggestions and what azine promoting Wag Bags and selling you have learned in future articles to them for marine use. At the Strictly Sail St. exchange ideas on their use. You can also Pete boat show, we sold out the few I order them at those same contacts ($30 for ordered on the first day (the slowest day!), 10, plus shipping and applicable sales tax, as it appears people were real interested or available for pickup in Bradenton, FL). after reading the article in the October Don’t worry, we will not print your issue. Since then, I have sold another 50 name if you prefer us not to, as I know that out of the magazine ad and intend to keep promoting them. (I am not making it rich Wag Bag in use on a marine toilet. for some—this is a very delicate subject— The Wag Bag, with the Pooh off these Wag Bags, but I am promoting Powder in it, installed. The sealable and we want the good along with the bad, them as part of S O U T H W I N D S’ ongoing bag that the used Wag Bag goes including all the embarrassing facts and bad effort of educating the world population into rests on top of the toilet. Photo experiences, as well, which in the name of science, we will not refrain from printing. on various subjects.) by Robbie Johnson. There is a lot to learn about the use of Wag Bags on boats, and I am asking those who have News and Information Wanted on Our Waterways bought them—and others who might have used them—to Issues – Disappearing Working Waterfronts, let us know what they learned about using them. We can Waterfront Condoization and Boaters’ Rights then pass this information on to others in future issues. At this point, I believe they can be a valuable tool in dealing As our working waterfronts disappear and the waterwith human waste on boats. For those who have fronts become built up with wall-to-wall condominiums, LectraSans, they are the answer when you go to places that we are asking our readers to send us local information— do not allow any dumping of any waste (even treated), as in the form of links, e-mails, newspaper articles—to help in the Florida Keys. They can also be used in an emergency spread the word and maybe put a stop to this trend. Send if you are anchored out and find, by surprise, that your us news about disappearing marinas and boatyards, old holding tank is full. Wag Bags can be kept on board just for Florida spots giving way to new condos and other issues such an emergency. They can also be useful if you just that relate to this problem. We are also looking for news plain can’t stand holding tanks, which could be the majoron water pollution, boat human waste disposal and the ity of the population. health of the waters we sail in. I did meet one couple at the boat show who, I will say, Although the Marco Island boaters won in court, were around 70 years old, give or take a few years (since the battle is not over. The ruling still has to be appealed, they might be reading this, I think this is a good and—even if the ruling is upheld—I guarantee some comrespectable guess in honor of them), who had been using munities will push for changes in state laws to bring conWag Bags for several years. They used them all the time, trol of our waterways under more strict control—policed especially when they had their children and grandchildren by more police, controlled by more restrictions. Send us on board on a short cruise. They were very satisfied with news on boaters’ rights issues in your area—throughout using them as a solution to onboard human waste. They the eight Southern states that Southwinds serves. stored the used bags in a container in a compartment E-mail to editor@southwindsmagazine.com, fax to under the V-berth of their boat where they slept. They said (941) 795-8704 or mail articles to Southwinds, PO Box they never had any problem with the smell in that location, 1175, Holmes Beach, FL 34218. Written articles on these which is important, as storage of the used bags is an subjects are also welcome. Contact us first to discuss them. important concern.

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SOUTH CAROLINA SAILING The Spirit of South Carolina. Photo by Dan Muller.

South Carolina’s Spirit Active Through the Off-Season By Dan Dickison

s 2007 comes to a close, the waters around Charleston, SC, have begun to chill considerably, and along with them, the amount of sailing activity in this port city. Boats up and down the Cooper and Ashley rivers are most-

Capt. Tony Arrow speaking to students on board. The school kids in this photo were sponsored by Charleston’s Downtown Rotary Club. Many schools in South Carolina don’t have the budget to pay for these outings (the foundation only charges the schools a nominal fee). They even lack the funds to transport their students to Charleston. So when a group like the Rotary Club steps in to fund an outing, it is a significant contribution. Photo courtesy SCMHF.

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ly idle these days as the denizens of this region—particularly native Charlestonians—prefer sailing in the warmer seasons. Still, one of the most remarkable vessels in these waters remains very much an active presence on Charleston Harbor even as the average low temperature hovers around 40º F. The Spirit of South Carolina, the 141-foot traditional wooden schooner that was launched just last spring (Southwinds, April 2007) by the South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation (SCMHF), has continued to perform its duties as an educational platform for the state’s youth throughout the late fall and into the early winter. As of early December, the Spirit had been afloat for just 10 months, but already this tall ship and its new crew have made significant inroads into the education of youngsters from all around South Carolina. To date, nearly 1,000 schoolchildren—fifth and sixth graders primarily—have had the opportunity to sail on board the ship and experience many of the duties required to manage a vessel of this ilk. Through a series of day sail programs that only began in October, student sailors have swarmed the teak decks, working as members of a team to hoist sails, navigate and steer. Additionally, their teachers have worked in concert with the ship’s onboard educators to impart crucial lessons that meet the state’s curricular requirements. “We’ve just finished our first season of student day sails,” offered the education director for the SCMHF, Sarah Piwinski. “Since our first outing, we’ve logged 29 trips.” All told, she said, those trips include students from 25 different schools all around the state. So far, said Piwinski, the results have been astounding. “Teachers are telling us that this is one of the best out-of-school programs that is tied to state standards. We’ve gotten thank-you cards from almost every class, but the real proof is that our sign-up sheet for next spring is almost to capacity already, and we only began signing up classes in mid-November.” According to Tony Arrow, the Spirit’s captain, the results to date are satisfying but not entirely surprising. “We’ve got a great team in place and we’re working hard to offer an extraordinary experience to these students—something they’ll remember their whole lives, both on an emotional level and an academic one.” Arrow alludes to the power of education via sail training when he describes the instruction that takes place on board. “We focus both on creating a unique experience and applying the state academic standards in a very practical, hands-on way, like having the students use compasses to take bearings and then figure out just where the ship is on www.southwindsmagazine.com

SCMF Executive Director Brad Van Liew and his daughter Tate getting ready to hoist one of the sails on board the Spirit. Photo courtesy SCMHF.

the chart. We also have them conduct time-distance-speed calculations that are applied to navigate the ship, and we use the concept of mechanical advantage to explain elemental physics when they hoist the sails. We also have microscopes on board, and the students examine plankton after they pull samples from the sea. That then leads to discussions regarding the health of the water in the harbor wherever we are at at the time. All of this,” he says, “is done in a way that leaves these students with not only a memorable experience, but also the facts and concepts that they need to continue learning in the classroom.” And now that the initial break-in period is over, he anticipates that the Spirit will be able to serve over 3,000 students on an annual basis. As pleased as Arrow and Piwinski are with the success of the onboard educational programs, they’re equally impressed by their new ship and how it has performed so far. “The Spirit has been operating very well on a day-sailing basis,” explained Arrow. “She’s been relatively easy to manage and has turned out to be a very effective platform for the groups we’ve been taking out. Usually we have 30 students on board during each outing, as well as several teachers and chaperones, and it turns out that there’s plenty of on-deck space for a group that size. It works equally well when we break up into smaller groups for some of the lessons.” Arrow relayed that the ship will undergo some minor modifications before it’s truly ready for offshore work. One project involves reconfiguring the way the mainsail’s sheet is led because it’s not currently an optimum configuration for heavy weather jibes. And, in late October, the organization briefly pulled the ship out of service to replace some of the bronze fittings on deck with steel alternatives, but other than that, Capt. Arrow said it’s been smooth sailing. Though the Spirit has made a few brief passages offshore—notably one 60-mile jaunt north to Georgetown, SC—her first real ocean passage is scheduled for early February when high school students, their teachers, and the crew will voyage to the Bahamas for a 10-day educational session. “We’ll conduct a similar kind of instruction there, but obviously it will be more intensive with them staying on board and going into the open ocean for such a period of News & Views for Southern Sailors

time,” explained Arrow. “Then, in March, we’ll return to South Carolina to resume our day sailing schedule with fifth, six, seventh, and eighth graders.” This summer, he said, the ship will make an even longer passage north to Portland, ME, where it will initially serve as a floating ambassador for South Carolina. Later in the summer, high school students from the Palmetto State will travel north for several two-week stints sailing and learning on board. Despite having attained a level of success with its educational programs, and what Arrow terms a “reasonably good amount of press,” the SCMHF still must find ways to support its ongoing work. “The Foundation has limited resources,” he explained, “so one of the efforts we’re making is to establish partnerships with entities that can help us bring in those schools that don’t have the necessary funding to participate on their own. We’re working on that. Everyone involved is truly committed to developing our programs, and we’ve got a great team in place, from the board of directors to the office staff to the many volunteers who are so critical to our operation.” Certainly, some of the effort Arrow, Piwinski and their SCMHF colleagues have expended is beginning to pay off. At the organization’s largest fundraising event this fall—the Spirit Ball—donors ponied up more than $150,000. That won’t pay for everything, of course, but along with the impact that’s been made on almost 1,000 students, it’s what you’d call a good start.

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BOAT SHOW SEMINARS Getting an Education … at the Boat Shows Learning Opportunities Abound at Annapolis, Other Shows By Paul Warren Now, mind you, I think I’ve got pretty good credentials already: 50+ years of sailing, 100-Ton USCG Master’s license, 20,000 sea miles, certification by US Sailing as a cruising/coastal navigation instructor, U.S. Naval Academy volunteer sailing coach, and occasional writer on sailing/boating topics. But, as I’m fond of telling my “learn-to-sail” novice sailors: I’m always still learning, despite my credentials and experience. I tell them: Every time out on the water brings me either a new lesson (in a new sailing area or a different boat) or an old lesson re-learned. Now, I can add the lessons of other sailors, retold in boat show seminars. It’s a fairly recent trend that boat shows started adding educational experiences. In “ancient” times (say the ’70s and ’80s), boat show seminars were unknown. However, in recent times, the sailing industry has gotten smart – recognizing that education (about boats and about the sailing lifestyle) is integral to marketing the sport and, ultimately, the products and services that go with the sailing industry. My experiences at the recent Annapolis and St. Petersburg sailboat shows were indicative of the current educational opportunities. (I also attended the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, but the seminars there were mostly about fishing.) The Annapolis show offered a total of 16 different seminars while the St. Pete show delivered 18 seminars a day over the four-day run of the show. That’s a staggering 72 seminars (some were duplicated) over the course of the weekend. My “classes” were about cruising, about destinations, about passage-planning, about piracy, just to name a few. They were up-close and personal seminars by such wellknown sailing experts as Gary Jobson, Pam Wall, Don Street

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and Jimmy Cornell. Collectively, I’d guess that the “teachers” had over 500 years of sailing experience to draw from. The offered topics covered the current racing scene, understanding marine weather forecasts, world cruising routing, sailing in French- and Spanish-speaking islands, boat and crew preparation for distance cruising and a quick introduction to the mysteries of diesel engine troubleshooting and maintenance. They also included discussions about sailing in the Mediterranean, the technical aspects of self-steering systems and the inclusion of yoga as an onboard relaxation technique. And, best of all, there’s no cost for the seminars. (You don’t even have to buy a ticket to the Annapolis show to attend the seminars, as they’re held outside the gates of the show itself.) They were filled with useful hints, strategies and experiences, based on each sailor’s adventures to exotic locations. With each new PowerPoint slide showing Martinique or Tahiti or the Canary Islands, it was hard not to dream anew about sailing off into the sunset. In fact, I’d bet that many sailors came away from those seminars with not only a better understanding of how to get to distant cruising grounds safely, but also a renewed determination to “get there.” So, here are some of the more salient tips and recommendations made by some of the speakers.

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Jimmy Cornell, author of A Passion for Cruising, speaking at a seminar at the Annapolis Boat Show to a standing-room-only/seated audience.

Jimmy Cornell

Jimmy Cornell, just back from his third circumnavigation, allowed that every voyage begins with a dream. The author of A Passion for Cruising urged the SRO audience to go cruising – soon and often. Other “pearls” he offered included: • The four essential ingredients for a successful cruise are: good preparation, a good boat, a good crew and common sense. • Cornell’s “Rule #1” is “Be in the right place at the right time,” meaning plan your itinerary and routes so as to avoid weather issues, have access to supplies and repairs, and leverage the local conditions and activities to your advantage (such as planning to be in Trinidad for Carnival season). • He had his own answer to the age-old question about having guns aboard: Don’t bother, since weapons are typically confiscated by local customs and/or police authorities while you’re in a given port anyway. His own position was corroborated by a survey he’d done recently, where only 10 percent of 100 well-seasoned cruising sailors said they kept armaments on their boats. • His list of potential passage concerns, which he discussed, included personal safety (onboard, theft, health and piracy/robbery), weather, auto-pilot/self-steering failure, adequate electrical supply (he likes solar power and a towing generator), communications, provisioning and rudder failure (a frequent problem for distance cruisers). Regarding the latter, Cornell suggested testing of the emergency steering system before it’s needed, and learning how to sail your boat without a rudder (through sail trim and weight distribution). • He also suggested “cruising in stages” – the concept of exploring one cruising area and then leaving the boat in a safe haven for a period of time, flying to/from the boat to continue your voyages. He emphasized that there are excellent facilities worldwide that help to implement this strategy. News & Views for Southern Sailors

Other cruising insights were presented by another world cruiser, Don Street, author of seven books and cruising guides. For cruisers headed south, Street advised: • Start your passage-planning with Imray Chart 100, “Atlantic Routing Chart,” covering the entire North Atlantic from Newfoundland to Brazil and the Caribbean to Gibraltar. This gives you an overview of your cruising area and helps to keep your passagemaking schedule realistic. • Weather forecasts have decreasing validity and accuracy as the month of November progresses: In early November, a 48-hour forecast is probably valid, but by mid-November a forecast is only valid for 36 hours, and by late November he considers a forecast only valid for 24 hours. • If your boat and/or crew has not been offshore, Street recommends a coastal passage as a shakedown, which will likely reveal potential equipment failures and/or crew incompatibilities. After this, he reasons, it’s likely to be safe to depart to areas where parts and repairs are less available and crew exchange is more difficult. He also jokes that sailors looking for offshore experience or transport to warmer climes should visit Bermuda because it’s where skippers likely lose one or more crewmembers after a stormy trip from the U.S. East Coast. • His preferred departure points for the Caribbean are Norfolk,VA; Beaufort, NC; and Jacksonville, FL. From all locations, his strategy calls for leaving port on the

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John Otterbacher, author of Sailing Grace, speaks at a seminar at the Annapolis Boat Show with his wife and daughters, who also participated in his presentation,

tested” equipment (e.g., Perkins engines) on your cruising boat to facilitate availability of spare parts and repair services.

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“face of a nor’wester” and heading east/southeast “until the butter melts.” Then head south until you reach your island destination. • Other practical tips showed off his better-than-“nice to know” knowledge: • Install (removable) fiddle rails on all horizontal surfaces, in order to keep items from sliding off when the boat heels or rocks. • Sails usually rip from the leech inward; check and repair your sails in advance of departure. • Rig inspections should include chainplates; X-ray or other non-destructive testing techniques are available for embedded rigging anchor points. • Most factory-installed de-watering pumps are undersized; retrofit a “Y” valve on your engine pump to enable it to be used in major flooding situations; 2.5inch intake/discharge hoses are best for pumping large volumes of water. • Know in advance how to bleed your engine’s fuel line; laminate copies of the engine manual’s pages on fuel system bleeding; have a separate tool kit pre-assembled with proper tools to complete the bleeding sequence. • Store your cloths and other gear in plastic bags to keep them dry/waterproof. • Wear medical “scrub” uniforms and/or pajamas for lightweight protection from the intense Caribbean sun. • Don’t use flat nylon webbing for safety jack lines – the material is very susceptible to the UV sunrays, which will weaken them; he prefers wire, instead. • Have at least three anchors onboard, each a different type to accommodate different holding ground types, giving you a “mix of weapons” to use to battle the inevitable 4 a.m. thunder squalls and accompanying 180-degree wind shift.

Liz Copeland

More fascinating insights came from Liz Copeland’s island and Mediterranean travelogues that were loaded with helpful hints. A veteran cruiser and author, she warned about poisonous trees on the beaches of many tropical islands and emphasized the importance of a good dinghy – “your lifeline to the shore,” as she calls it. She also advised that in “the Med,” Club Nautico provides public access facilities in a number of ports. She also recommended using “world46

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In St. Pete, Capt. Randy Deering gave an interesting accounting of the parallels between sailing and business leadership. He cited Confucius’ warning that “if nobody’s following you (as the captain/skipper), you’re simply out for a walk.” Regarding sticking with the status quo and not taking risks, he observed that “lying at anchor gets you nowhere.” Captain Deering, a local author, sailing instructor and lecturer, noted a quotation from John Rousmaniere that in sailing, like business, the goal is not to sail the boat but to help the boat sail itself. He recommended that successful sailing adventures, like successful business ventures, start with a plan – planning intentionally, as he calls it. He suggested that in sailing, as in business, problems will always occur: One philosophy used by Lin and Larry Pardey, the world-class cruisers, is that “if you can’t fix it yourself, it shouldn’t be aboard.” (The Pardeys sail without an engine onboard their boat.) Deering advised leading “by example and influence” rather than by position; translation: Your title as “Captain” needs to be earned, not just demanded. Quoting the round-theworld sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, Deering reminded the audience that “prevention is better than a cure” in solving equipment failures and other seamanship mishaps.

Other Boat Show Education Opportunities

Besides the formal seminars organized by the shows’ producers, there were several other educational opportunities available – again, most were free. At the Quantum Sails booth, Capt. Jack Klang demonstrated a number of seamanship and line (rope) handling techniques. (At other shows, he also presents an interactive class on basic navigation and docking techniques.) Further, the US Power Squadron was promoting its continuing series of boating courses. And, in the week following both shows, meteorologist Lee Chesneau, a seminar presenter at both shows, taught a 2day detailed course on marine weather, including how to get and read marine weather data (tuition fee required). Although the fall 2007 boat show season is over, the new 2008 season is about to begin. Each of the following shows in the SOUTHWINDS readership area have seminars of interest to sailors: • Strictly Sail show in Miami (Feb. 14-18, 2008) • Atlanta Boat Show (Jan. 10-14, 2008) So for all you sailors who think you’re an “old salt” who knows every trick, I say … go sit in on one of these seminars. You might learn something. I know I did. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Dry Storing a Boat for Hurricane Season in the South, Part I of III By Capt. Ron Butler

We prefer keeping our boat on the hard during hurricane season for a number of reasons, not the least of which is a sizeable break on our BoatU.S. insurance policy. We have arranged a policy that gives us a decent discount provided the boat is in dry storage from June through November. This also suits our lifestyle these days. We generally launch the boat in early December and sail to the Bahamas for the winter months returning to the United States in May. During the summers, we’re lucky enough to be able to land cruise to cooler northern climes and so escape Florida’s heat for the most part. With the boat stored properly, we feel we can leave her for extended periods with less risk than if we had left her in the water. Apparently, our insurance underwriter agrees. Our Experience Kismet, our Ericson 38, has survived five hurricanes since we’ve owned her. During two of these storms, we had the boat stored on the hard and survived both with no damage. The first one was Isabel that ripped through Annapolis, MD, just two weeks after we bought her. The second, Wilma, scored a direct hit on Indiantown Marina near Lake Okeechobee—one of the most popular sailboat storage areas in Florida—where Kismet was stored for the season. During Isabel, we were on the hard at Port Annapolis Marina, and not one boat in the marina had serious damage. The yard was high enough that the flooding didn’t reach Kismet. During Wilma, about 40 boats of the 400 stored at Indiantown sustained serious damage while at Glades Boat Storage in southwest Florida, another popular sailboat storage yard, only a dozen or so of the 300 there had damage. Luckily, Kismet escaped damage from both Isabel and Wilma. She also survived three hurricanes while stored in the water with minimal damage. I’m Capt. Ron, a USCG licensed captain (50T, Sail) for over 20 years. My wife and I have been sailing together now for over 40 years and have owned a variety of boats and kept them in and out of the water during hurricane season. As I write this in late summer, our Ericson 38, Kismet, is on the hard at Indiantown Marina (again) sitting out the 2007 hurricane season. Basically, we have had many years experience with sailboat storage and hurricanes on land and in the water. News & Views for Southern Sailors

Preparing for Storage Probably the first consideration in storing your boat on the hard is the “where” part. You have to choose a yard. We chose Indiantown Marina on the St. Lucie River just east of Lake Okeechobee (www.indiantownmarina.com). We chose it first of all because of its more or less inland location, and second of all because we’d been there before and have some familiarity with its routine. Indiantown’s inland location behind the St. Lucie lock to the east and the Port Myacca lock to the west means that we don’t have to worry much about high water. Indiantown is also about 6 miles east of Lake Okeechobee so while a breached dike may flood the area, it’s

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BOAT REVIEW Kismet, the author’s Ericson 38, stored and strapped down for the season.

unlikely to flood Indiantown very deeply. On the west side of the big lake, you might consider Glades Boat Storage (863-983-3040). The yard there is just as inland as Indiantown and also protected by locks in the Caloosahatchee River.

Choosing a Yard: Location, Location, Location

They’re not the only yards worth considering, however. Some yards near the coast offer decent protection, too, so perhaps your decision should be influenced somewhat by where you live. Obviously, the most convenient location would have advantages. Your backyard might be great, for example. It’s hard to beat the convenience of working on a boat in your own yard. Of course, a storm that blows your house down likely destroys the boat, too. That, too, is an issue for us. By having our home and our boat in Florida, we run the risk of a single storm taking out both assets. On the other hand, we have decided that any yard farther away than about two hours’drive time is too far away. We like to check up on our boat from time to time and do the odd boat task on occasion so a two-hour drive is about it. Even at two hours, your workdays on the boat will be limited by the time on the road plus the extra trips because tools or parts were forgotten at home. (Why is it the tool you need is always in the other place?) We’ve considered leaving the boat in yards anywhere from Baltimore south, and if we were cruising to the Chesapeake, we’d likely try Deltaville, VA. We previously had good luck at Port Annapolis Marina in Annapolis, MD. North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia also offer a number of qualified yards. Unfortunately, there aren’t many haul-out/storage facilities for large sailboats south of Tarpon Springs on Florida’s west coast. It seems that many yards and marinas are now being converted to condos. Another issue to consider is whether the yard is a sailboat yard or a powerboat yard. I’d recommend picking a yard that knows sailboats and is popular with sailors. It will be more familiar with blocking and moving requirements. Don’t forget to consider the water, too. If you draw seven feet, you may not be able to use a marina like Indiantown due to draft restrictions in the St Lucie River, which is somewhat dependent on Lake Okeechobee water levels. In fact, this past spring, the locks were operating on a restricted basis. This meant that we had to plan our travel up the St. Lucie to coincide with the very few lock openings. Mast height is also an issue. For example, to get to Indiantown Marina you must pass under bridges and power lines that have a mere 55 feet of clearance. This may mean pulling your mast before the trip up river. Other marinas such as the Ortega River Boatyard near 48

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Jacksonville also have this issue. Kismet needs 54 feet after we remove the antennas and wind birds.

Cost

Obviously, cost is an issue and may be the determining factor in choosing a marina and costs do vary quite a bit. The least expensive yards we found were in Deltaville, VA, with Washington, NC, coming close. Interestingly, we found that Indiantown was less expensive than the more exposed marinas along the ICW between Titusville and Fort Lauderdale. I suppose they charge more because they’re so convenient to the ICW. More than likely, the land is more expensive, too. You will need to look at the total cost though. Storage fees are just part of the equation. Yards often break down their charges into the small details of storage. Charges broken down to per month/per jack stand are common at every yard where charges are priced by the foot of vessel length or duration of stay—or some combination. Services include haul-out, pressure washing, blocking, tie-downs, moving, reblocking, launching, etc. Then there are repair and maintenance services such as bottom stripping, bottom painting and any variety of repairs, prices for which vary widely. Just be sure you understand how you will be charged to avoid unpleasant surprises. The yard should have written agreements that spell out all the terms and conditions including things like insurance requirements. Be sure you read these agreements carefully and understand the implications. You likely won’t be able to modify these agreements because the yard owners have carefully set up the terms to fit their own legal and insurance requirements, but you must understand where your responsibilities begin and where theirs end. Likewise, make sure you get written estimates for any and all repair work that will amount to anything more than a few bucks. The days of handshake agreements are long gone. Our costs this year will be right around the $2000 mark altogether just for six months’ worth of hauling, storage and www.southwindsmagazine.com

Boats at Indiantown after the hurricanes in 2004. Some boats knocked over the boat next to them, while others did not. Most, in this section, remained upright.

this is because the yard has limited travel lift capability especially at key times of the year. The beginning and end of hurricane season are very busy times for the storage yards. You will need appointments for hauling, moving to work and launching. Be sure to make these reservations as far in advance as practical. Make your launch reservation when you haul out. You can always change it later if need be, but get it booked early. Some yards, like Indiantown and Glades, will require non-refundable deposits for reservations, too, especially if you’re a new rather than returning customer. A non-refundable $100 deposit will likely hold your spot. launching. This doesn’t include the nearly $5000 worth of transmission and bottom work we’re doing. (BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand, folks.)

Services/DIY

In part II, we will discuss a checklist, whether to leave your mast up or down, the engine, water tanks, holding tanks, dinghy, sails and canvas, batteries, antennas, deck gear, blocking your boat, jack stands, and tie-downs.

One cost factor you should consider is whether or not you can do your own work in the yard. Many yards do not allow you to DIY (Do It Yourself). Some, like Indiantown and Glades Boat Storage, have restrictions. At Indiantown, you cannot work on a boat in the storage area except to load or offload gear. You must first have the yard move the boat to the “work area” and reblock it before doing any repairs or maintenance work. There are extra charges for this, but at Indiantown, they are reasonable. Likewise, if you want to hire contractors to work on your boat, you need to understand if the yard allows outside contractors or if you must use the yard’s own shops. Some yards, like Indiantown, have insurance requirements that contractors must meet before they can work in the yard. You should also consider slip rent or the equivalent since you may have a day or two of loading/unloading activity when the boat is in the water. It always takes us a few days of reorganizing, provisioning and loading the boat once it’s back in the water. Some locations like Indiantown have transient slips. Others like Glades do not. Convenience to shopping, boat supplies, food, sailmakers, diesel mechanics, etc., may also influence your decision. Both Glades and Indiantown are a considerable drive away from much in the way of provisioning or marine gear. Once the boat is launched at Indiantown, we like to take a mooring at Southpoint Anchorage in Stuart (just down river) because it’s especially convenient to shopping, marine stores and the like. It is also convenient if you don’t have a car because they have bus service and many stores within walking distance.

Reservations

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January 2008

BOAT REVIEW Pelican in the water at Dauphin Island.

When last we saw them in the December issue, after extensive planning and seven years of construction, Robert Bland had finished building Pelican, a 34-foot sharpie. In January 2007, she was just launched near Pascagoula on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

The Building of Pelican Part II:

Pelican’s First Voyage By Robert Bland

First Night We shuttled some gear from the car aboard for the night. After talking for a while, the crew (Cathy, my wife, and my daughter, Victoria) of Pelican settled down for our first night aboard. It was cold, in the low 30s. Luckily, we had a small 1500-watt heater and sleeping bags. The marina was very nice and convenient, but there were major roads on every side within a half mile. This was great for getting stuff and going places, but, to be honest, it was all a little too much for me. What can I say? I’m a country boy. I do not care much for crowds, and so we decided to move to a quieter place. The River Trip to a New Slip Our new home-to-be for Pelican was a quiet place, protected from storms. The dock was in Paige Bayou, just north of Interstate 10. The bayou is surrounded by cypress and black gum. A wildlife refuge is adjacent to the dock, and many species of birds adorn the Spanish moss-covered trees, including a few bald eagles. There is deep water in most of the channel, with few snags. The dock needed some work— it had no power or water. Hurricane Katrina had flattened the place in August 2005. However, I liked it and was willing to do whatever it took to make it work. We took our 14-foot skiff to sound the way for Pelican, a 14-mile trip that was mostly up river. Without a depth sounder, we did it the old-fashioned way using a lead line. Another point of concern was clearance of the I-10 bridge, as it was not on my chart. Fortunately, I had my trusty tape measure. No, it was not 60 feet long, and I did not climb the bridge. I marked a point 5 feet above the water. Then from several hundred feet away, I sighted that point along the tape, did a little math and found the clearance to be enough. I managed to run the skiff aground but after about 20 strenuous minutes of pulling, pushing, and shifting positions, we were free. A careful note was made on the chart that Cathy made by enlarging a D.O.T. map of Jackson County. This chart allowed us to mark shoals and snags in the river. She numbered each one and gave it a description. Cool, huh? On moving day we got up early and peered out at the fog. The wind was light and out of the north, with a temperature of about 37 degrees. The forecast had the winds to be A view of Pelican showing the port leeboard and the port outboard engine. Pelican has outboard engines and leeboards on both sides of the boat.

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The stern showing the tiller/rudder assembly on Pelican.

15-20 knots from the northwest, the exact direction we were headed. Oh well, that is what two engines are for, I figured. The two little 8-hp motors pushed us along at 4-5 knots, even into the cold 15-knot wind. Somewhere around the halfway point is where I had the first of what I am sure will be many heart stoppers. Pelican was in the center of the river in 20 feet of water as I started the turn onto Bluff Creek…BUMP-BUMP…I looked at the sounder, 2 feet! The props were kicking mud up, but she cleared. Doing this for the first time causes a feeling that defies words, and it is definitely not good. I knew that there would be groundings, but the first day, come on! Thankfully, no damage was done and we never actually came to a stop. The rest of the trip was uneventful. Both the crew and I were getting used to things. Pelican handled well and all was fine until we reached the dock. Now remember, this was only my second time to dock this big joker, and the crew had never docked a boat before. The wind was blowing onto the dock, and the current was from ahead. There was another boat tied just up current from our slip. We bumped against the piling pretty hard — just a scratch. A scary moment, yes, but all was well. It gets your heart pumping and it makes memories. It absolutely requires your undivided attention and whole-hearted participation. At the end of the day, you know you have accomplished something. As scared as you were, so are you proud.

Small bait trawlers were working the channel south of the bridges. As they worked, they attracted several dolphins. These were the first that we had seen in a long time, and it was good to see them. Many small boats churned the waters of the harbor, alongside the massive warships that lined the west bank. Pelican was introduced to her first real open water chop as we cleared Spanish Point and the entrance of the Pascagoula Inner Harbor. The southeast wind and chop were right on our nose, but Pelican paid no notice to either. After motoring out the channel, it was time to sail. We got the motors up and bore off on a starboard tack, close hauled. Our destination was the west end of Petit Bois Island. The day was absolutely beautiful. The southeast wind was steady and stayed 10-12 knots. Sunny skies, with 2-3 foot seas made for a great first day’s sail! We did some practice tacks, and at about 3:30 p.m., the anchor was set just off the island. The original plan was to anchor close enough to go ashore in the dink. A walk on the sand would have been good, but the wind was just a little too high. We made supper, watched the ships, listened to some music, star-gazed, and finally went to sleep. Cathy and Victoria had performed very well, but they were obviously tired. The trip back under power took about five hours. I had learned a lot about the boat, the crew, and had fun to boot. There are a few items that need to be fixed or changed before we sail again. Our next adventure will be sailing to Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Our Maiden Trip to the Island Finally, we were going to head out to open water. Our destination was Petit Bois Island, part of the Gulf Island National Seashore. This would be Pelican’s first sail and a chance for me to see any problems — a “shakedown” cruise. The cheerful chirping of the birds and the smell of the bayou made its way into the boat and woke me early. The wind was out of the southeast and forecast to stay there for the next few days. I wanted the weather to be perfect. First impressions are important to a green crew. We motored down the river to an old storm-battered pier on the Pascagoula River, just north of the Highway 90 bridge. A few shrimp boats were tied up here and there. We stopped for the night to avoid starting our sail in the dark. Our mascot, a pelican, perched on a nearby piling and stayed all night. We settled in, ate supper, and Victoria did some schoolwork. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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January 2008

The Port Canaveral Yacht Club By Pat Small

ocated in one of the most accessible harbors on the east coast of Florida, Port Canaveral Yacht Club (PCYC) enjoys the benefits of direct ocean access, deep water dockage and awesome rocket launches. The club was formed as the Cocoa Beach Yacht Club over 20 years ago by a few avid sailors, most of whom worked in the space industry. The founding members secured a lease from the Port Canaveral Authority and built 25 docks, largely with member labor. A few years later, a loan was secured to build the two-story clubhouse. The first floor provided restrooms and showers for the docks, while the second floor contained a bar, The Port Canaveral Yacht Club clubhouse. Photo by Don Foley. kitchen, dining area and dance floor. Over the years, additions of a tiki bar, gazebo, workshop and 25 addinizable name than Port Canaveral. However, in 2005, the tional wet slips brought the club to its present configuration. name of the club was changed to the Port Canaveral Yacht When the club was formed, Cocoa Beach was a more recogClub to better reflect its location in the port. The 50 docks range in length from 30 feet to 60 feet and are constructed of aluminum with cement pilings and contain one finger pier shared by two slips. Each slip has fresh water and electric hookups, and lease holders can install a satellite dish and dock box. A 100-foot floating dock is available for members for boat maintenance. Visiting yachtsmen who are members of a recognized yacht club are welcome to rent short-term dockage from the club. Members and visitors have full use of the club’s facilities, which include a workshop where small projects can be accomplished as well as the club’s workboat and hand-operated crane. Dinghy storage is available at no additional charge to members. The water side of the clubhouse contains a gazebo with a barbecue grill, picnic tables, car washing area and tiki bar. The club recently completed a major renovation to its docks that included upgrading the electrical and water systems. Once again, the membership stepped up to the challenge and contributed many hours of labor to reduce the cost of this project. Our location, which is directly across from the cruise terminals, provides the best view of the Port Canaveral harbor. We can watch as the Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships leave port almost every afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m. We also have a front and center seat for space shuttle launches as well as other rocket launches, such as the recent Delta II launch headed to Mars. After each space shuttle launch, the NASA recovery ships, the Liberty Star and Freedom Star, head to sea to retrieve the solid rocket boosters and tow them past our docks heading back to the NASA facility. Port Canaveral also serves as the entry point for the barges that carry the shuttle’s external tanks from Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. This unique and large barge makes quite a sight as it enters or leaves our port.

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The main docks at the yacht club with a cruise ship and rocket launch in the background. Photo by Don Foley.

PCYC club members at the club’s tiki bar. Photo by Don Foley.

PCYC’s location in the Space Coast provides easy access to many activities. First, we have the beaches, which are literally just five minutes away. If you’re looking for a more secluded beach than Jetty Park and Cocoa Beach, you can travel north to the Canaveral National Seashore that contains 25 miles of undeveloped barrier island preserving the natural beach, dune, marsh and lagoon habitats for many species of birds. The Space Coast offers some of the best fishing in the country. Few places in the world offer the variety of species found here. There are big bass and crappie on the St. Johns River, giant redfish, trout and snook in the Indian River Lagoon and exciting billfish action offshore in the Atlantic. If kayaking is more your style, pack up the gear and head for the Indian River lagoon where you will find many launch sites, spoil islands and bird sanctuaries from which to choose. The club has an active racing program that hosts several regattas each year including the Firecracker Regatta held over the Fourth of July weekend, the Mermaid Race held in June and the Steak and Lobster Regatta held over Labor Day weekend. Our race program also includes one or two long distance races each year, which typically contain a cruiser category to entice our heavier boats to participate. Other fleet activities include cruising events to the spoil islands and to local events such as Mardi Gras in Cocoa Village or to Melbourne for the Art Festival or the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and party. The yacht club operates a full bar and restaurant, which is open five days a week. On Wednesdays and Fridays, a buffet is available, and on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, food can be ordered off the menu. Sundays are started with a breakfast at 9 a.m. that ends at noon with the afternoon usually spent at the newly decorated tiki bar. We are fortunate to have many talented members at our club, and a few of them were responsible for the stunning mural in the tiki bar. Our facilities can be contracted to members

for events including weddings, showers and family reunions. PCYC hosts several non-boating events each year including a New Year’s Eve party, Super Bowl Chili CookOff, Mother’s Day brunch, Easter brunch, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Halloween party, Christmas party and the Commodore’s Ball. PCYC offers both general memberships and social memberships and currently has a few wet slips available. With a lease that secures our position until 2021, PCYC is one of the best kept secrets in Florida. The lease provides for a dock expansion and clubhouse improvement, both of which are in the very early design stage. The club is currently conducting a fall membership campaign with a reduced social membership initiation fee. This offer lasts only until December 31, 2007, when the initiation fee returns to its regular rate for social memberships. For more information about the club, go to www.pcycfl.org, or call (321) 784-2292, Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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January 2008

BOAT REVIEW

The

Bayfield 29 A Timeless Classic By Rebecca Burg

Designer: Ted Gozzard LOA: 29’ 0” LWL: 21’ 6” Beam: 10’ 2” Draft: 3’ 6 “ Ballast: 3,000 lbs Displacement: 8,000 lbs

n 1970, a humble wooden shed in Bayfield, along Lake Huron in Canada’s Ontario Province, became the birthplace of a Gozzard-designed series of sailboats. In time, Bayfield Boat Yard, Ltd., outgrew the shed and moved to the nearby town of Clinton. Production included a 25-foot sloop, 29-foot, 32-foot and 36foot cutters and 40-foot and 46-foot ketches. In the late ’80s, a fire damaged the yard and forced a shutdown.

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The Bayfield 29

About 350 Bayfield 29 cutters were splashed during the yard’s brief, but productive existence. Like her sisters, the Bayfield 29 features Gozzard’s trademark clipper bow with scroll-work trail boards and a sweeping sheer line. Fiberglass mat and woven roving was layered by hand for a solid hull while the topsides were cored with balsa. The interior cabin headliner is a separate section of fiberglass finished with white gelcoat. A slotted black aluminum toe rail is part of the through-bolted hullto-deck joint. Internal ballast is 3000 pounds of solid lead under a keel-stepped anodized aluminum mast. A medium displacement cruiser, the 29 weighs in at around 8500 pounds. (The boats ended up being slightly heavier than their stated displacement.) The 29 is masthead-cutter-rigged with a teak bowsprit platform. Many 29s have been customized with longer bowsprits that extend past the beak, the forestay moved forward and a bobstay installed. When shopping for a 29, be sure to inspect the in-deck chain plates that support the outer shrouds. If the caulking around this area isn’t maintained, water intrusion will spoil the interior woodwork. Hidden behind removable wood trim, all chain plates are accessible from the cabin interior for inspection/replacement. Visually appealing, but costlier to create, the hull has some tumble home and molded eyebrow grooves. Tumble home, a convex curve in the hull’s sides, was a trend started by the wooden ships of old in their attempts to discourage pirates from boarding. Tiller steering is standard, but an Edson wheel was a popular option. Most Bayfield 29s on the market will have wheels. A gunkholer’s joy, the boat’s underbody is shoal draft at 3’ 6”, with a fixed full keel and cut-away forefoot. With that wide, flat-bottomed keel, the 29 doesn’t sweat soft groundings. External teak accents such as handrails, trim and stern taffrail add traditional appeal. A molded-in deck anchor locker with lid and drain hole fits a Danforth-shaped anchor. The interior layout is an uncommon one. Instead of a Vberth, there is a head with sink, vanity, toilet, cushioned seating and hanging locker with storage spaces forward. Teak grating is fitted over the floor. A wooden door closes and locks to the head area. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Cockpit of the Bayfield 29

Early models, built in the late ’70s to early ’80s, do not have the main bulkhead and coach roof bolted together. So, when the boat is sailing, the four coach roof-mounted inner shrouds want to pull the roof upwards. This slight flexing during a brisk sail can be disconcerting, and this is also the cause of mysterious creaking noises that have baffled many Bayfield owners. I’ve seen two 30-year-old “non-bolted” 29s contend with the ugliest weather, including the eye wall of a catastrophic hurricane, with no damage to this questionable area. Overall, this bug is a correctable hassle instead of a fatal structural time bomb. Settees convert to sleeping berths on port and starboard sides, midships. The starboard berth cleverly converts to a double bed. Quarter berths are on both port and starboard sides. The main bulkheads have panels that can be slid down or raised, and it’s recommended that they’re locked in the raised position when under way. The galley includes a dual burner alcohol stove, rectangular stainless sink and a deep ice box. Cabin headroom is six feet and slopes to 5’8” in the forward head. A 15-hp diesel was standard, but today many 29s have been repowered with larger engines. To remove the propeller, the rudder must be dropped. Later models were provided with an engine access hatch in the cockpit floor. Over time, the original bilge-located aluminum fuel tank is prone to corrode at its base due to contact with bilge moisture. Owners solve this by setting the tank on wooden legs, raising it above the moisture. Desirable when not wishing to hold onto an excess of green water, but not conducive to parties, the cockpit is tiny. When seated, skippers of average height cannot see far enough over the cabin top. While a 10’2” beam provides stability and ample interior space, it, along with a stubby 21’9” waterline, does not lend itself to speed or comfort in choppy seas. The 29 has a buoyant nature and at anchor, she fidgets like a restless child. This squirming, along with a high bow that blows off quickly, leads to anchor dragging mischief. Good ground tackle and proper setting techniques must be used to keep the 29 obedient. Responsive, she thrives in firm breezes and reaches her greatest speeds when running downwind. Five to six knots is average on other points of sail, depending on conditions. Theoretical hull speed is 6.2 knots, and sail area is 468 square feet. The cutter rig’s three sails provide a variNews & Views for Southern Sailors

The head of the Bayfield 29 is located forward where a V-berth is commonly located on many boats.

ety of sail combinations and easy handling for short-handed crews. When in the groove, the 29’s clipper bow slices through the seas with a balanced, sure-footed grace. Though tough enough for offshore duty, the Bayfield 29 is at her best when coastal cruising and gunkholing. Liveaboard features are reasonably comfortable for a small cruiser her size. The clipper bow, voluptuous figure and traditional lines add head-turning sex appeal. With traits like a protected prop, solid fiberglass hull, keel-stepped mast, and internal lead (non-rusting) ballast, this timeless classic was built to last. And they do. Currently, well-maintained Bayfield 29s range in price from $25,000 to $39,500.

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January 2008

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Hope Town (Elbow Cay) & Lubbers Quarters, Abaco, Bahamas By Rebecca Burg

“Look!” Bill said, pointing at a birdlike creature disappearing into the dense undergrowth — “A penguin!” The pier to Cracker P’s.

laughed and said, “Penguins aren’t in the tropics.” Bill was convinced that he saw one. Still giggling, I followed my seemingly confused cruising buddy along a narrow path through the small, verdant island of Lubbers Quarters, which is next to Elbow Cay in Abaco, Bahamas. Boaters visiting Elbow Cay typically make their rounds to Lubbers Quarters for its bar/restaurant, Cracker P’s. Fresh food, social events and a cheerful ambiance has put this place on the map. Cracker P’s is also the clubhouse and wall of fame for Abaco’s legendary, wooden racing sloop, Abaco Rage. After lunch, Bill and I toured a cottage and tree house hidden in the island’s tangled tropical foliage. Owned by renowned artist and friend, Marlee Mason, the cottage was a self-sufficient marvel with solar power and rainwater cisterns. Socializing, we sat on the upper deck and watched Marlee’s little white dog chase hermit crabs in the grass below. Bill kept an eye out for his mystery penguin. Bill’s ketch, Defiant, and my cutter, Angel, were anchored in the sandy bottom shallows just north of Eagle Rock near the entrance to Hope Town Harbour. Boats can also anchor between Elbow Cay’s western shore and the Parrot Cays. Deeper drafts must watch out for the five-foot mounds on the seafloor. The channel into the harbor is 6-7 feet deep MLW, and opens to a completely sheltered area that’s about 8-15 feet deep. There’s no room to anchor between the moorings that have filled the harbor. Moorings can be rented. A handful of marinas in the harbor offer slips, fuel and resort facilities. Dinghies can nose up to one of the two public docks, and the Harbour View Grocery store thoughtfully has a dock for its shoppers. Like almost anywhere in the Bahamas, stern anchors are used while at the docks. Step ashore and Hope Town’s pastel village, perfect-

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ly landscaped and clean, beckons. Elbow Cay has a fascinating history. Recently, a 600year-old native Lucayan skeleton was uncovered during a dig to build a house in Hope Town. The Lucayans were among the first to inhabit the islands. During a sailing tour through Abaco, Christopher Columbus described these island people as “well formed, naked and generous.” Unfortunately, after the Spanish slave raiders swept through in the 1500s, the Lucayans disappeared, and the islands were uninhabited for a time. In the 1600s, the English began to colonize the Abacos, and Hope Town’s tiny community was established in 1785. The British Imperial Lighthouse Service built the now famous lighthouse in 1863. Today, this treasured maritime monument still uses its original hand-wound kerosene mantle and glass prism lenses to guide distant ships. Its functioning antique mechanism is the last of three that are still in use in the entire world. Visitors can climb the lighthouse’s spiral stairs and marvel at the gull’s eye view. Bill and I found it particularly amusing to see our anchored sailboats, which resembled ant-sized toys at such a height. For another nostalgic journey through time, Hope Town’s Wyannie Malone Historical Museum shares a wealth of artifacts and curious glimpses into a hard life way back when. I was amazed by the historic dress code, which was incongruous with the tropical climate. Dark, long pants and hats were worn by the men, and women were wrapped in layers of body-hugging fabrics and long dresses. Such exploring works up an appetite. Elbow Cay has two grocery stores, a bakery and two liquor stores. In Hope Town Harbour, Capt’n Jacks and Harbour’s Edge serve up Bahamian delights with a view of the harbor and lighthouse. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Hopetown Harbor

On Da Beach and Hope Town Harbour Lodge offer meals with a grand vista of the Atlantic. The Atlantic side also has a generous beach where surfers catch waves in frisky weather. In the White Sound entrance, on the island’s southern end, there’s Abaco Inn and a good marina, Sea Spray Resort. Both serve quality meals with bar service, and my laptop snagged a free Wifi signal at Sea Spray. Next to White Sound, on Elbow Cay’s southwestern tip, is Tahiti Beach. This dreamy shimmer fringed with coconut palms and white sand bars is the place for boat-in picnics and kid-safe swimming. Deeper draft boats traveling between Lubbers Quarters and Tahiti Beach must watch the charts to avoid the sand bar’s edges. Later, Bill and I followed Marlee through the trees and down a coral path to her boat dock. The ever-energetic dog, now chewing on an unidentifiable object, wove around our

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legs. Bill suddenly stopped and made a face while shaking his foot. “Yuck! I just stepped in penguin crap,” he complained. “But penguins can’t be here,” I said, now with some uncertainty. Marlee stopped and coaxed her dog to relinquish its tattered chew toy. It was a peacock feather. “There’s your ‘penguin,’ ” Marlee said, chuckling. She found more iridescent feathers along the path. Wild peacocks inhabit Lubbers Quarters, their haunting cries occasionally echoing through the hills. Nose wrinkled in distaste, Bill rubbed his stained shoe in the grass. “Peacock, penguin,” he shrugged. “Why do I always end up stepping in it?” I grinned and said, “Life can be like that. You get new shoes and then end up stepping into a fresh, squishy pile of sh-.” “OKAY, you two,” Marlee interrupted, rolling her eyes in mock exasperation. “Let’s go get some dinner.”

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SOUTHERN RACING

The Level 1 US Sailing Course By Jabbo Gordon

Cover Photo: Kids saiing and playing during the Level 1 Instructor Course at the Venice Youth Boating Association. Photo by Jin Dietric.

very year, US Sailing launches hundreds of instructors throughout the nation to teach the sport they love to others. One of the key courses is Level 1 (small boat), and most of these courses are held in the spring as yacht clubs and community sailing groups prepare for their summer learn-to-sail programs. This past year, for example, US Sailing certified more than 1,100 Level 1 instructors as a result of 110 courses that were conducted around America. Not all of these newly certified instructors are teaching tyros either. Some have been instructing or coaching for years, but for one reason or another, they never received US Sailing certification. Allison Jolly of St. Petersburg, FL, (470 class gold medal winner in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and long-time sailing coach), took the Level 1 course in Sarasota in 2004. Very humble about her

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In a Boston Whaler, sailing course instructor Jabbo Gordon, standing on the left, talks to a group of instructor candidates while Venice Youth Boating Association sailors, acting as guinea pigs for the course, wait in their boats nearby. Photo courtesy Jin Dietrich.

accomplishments, she was the honor graduate. Many prospective sailing instructors happen to be schoolteachers who are looking for summer employment. But most of the candidates are older teenagers who have been involved in sailing for a few years and who are also searching for a summer job. The minimum age is 16 and US Sailing is strict about that. On the other hand, 75-year-old Jim Hoffman of Apollo Beach was the elder statesman of a course in Venice, FL, last August. Interestingly, US Sailing recommends matching up an older sailor with a younger sailor when forming twoperson teams during a course. And the system works, as both the senior and junior teammate will attest. Beth Anderson, captain of the Bitter Ends (Venice’s version of the Florida Women’s Sailing Association) and secretary of the Venice Youth Boating Association, liked the wide variety of ages when she took the course in Venice. “One special thing about taking this course was being in a classroom that mixed high schoolers and college students with much older instructor candidates,” the retired collegiate librarian said. “The sailing knowledge and love of the sport that the youth exhibited showed me in a concrete way the value of youth sailing programs.” “These kids were pretty impressive, and I’d like to think one of the reasons is their youth sailing experience,” she concluded. While most of the courses are held at coastal venues around the country, some are held on inland lakes. A key prerequisite to hosting a course is to have enough boats (preferably double-handed vessels) and adequate classroom facilities. Some instructor trainers prefer to use two-person boats for two reasons. One is that the scoop method of a capsizeand-recovery exercise can be performed more effectively. The other is that often there is an opportunity to observe how well a candidate can sail a double-handed boat by himself or herself. Scheduling a course around regattas and various school exams and tests can be a challenge, especially in the spring when graduation ceremonies add to the mix. Since it is a 40-hour course, it is normally set for four straight days or two consecutive weekends. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Kids play during a Level 1 Instructor course. Photo courtesy Jin Dietrich.

Some Florida sites hold courses in March to coincide with spring breaks and have found many prospects anxious to leave the ice and snow of New York and Michigan for a few days. Once a course goes on US Sailing’s calendar, people from different locales will register for it. Jacksonville’s Rudder Club in Florida perennially hosts a four-day course between Christmas and New Year’s. That might appear to be an unusual time frame—and the St. John’s River can be pretty chilly then—but there is usually a full roster of would-be instructors. Although US Sailing normally requires a minimum of eight candidates before having a course, most classes have a maximum of 12 candidates. If two instructor trainers are available, a course can expand up to 24. While some of the topics, such as risk management and practical factor requirements, like the swim check, can be handled as one group, instructor trainers usually divide the class for such phases as presentations. Each IC must make at least two presentations to the class. The primary prerequisite as far as candidates are concerned is that they must have successfully completed a boating safety course, either through their state or through a national organization. The only exception allowed is if a person holds a current Coast Guard captain’s license. Prospective instructors also should take CPR and first aid courses before taking the Level 1 course, but that is not mandatory. They can take those courses later, but there will be a delay in receiving their certification. US Sailing allows their trainers some latitude as far as scheduling is concerned, but generally, the trainers will cover classroom work in the mornings and do the water work in the afternoons. Water work includes sailing, running a powerboat and conducting drills. These courses are not how-to-sail sessions. They are meant to teach people how to teach sailing. They are not set up to help people establish a community sailing program, although people can learn much during breaks, over lunch or after the day’s session is over. Many sailors may not have run a powerboat very much, if at all, and may question the need for so much emphasis on that part of the course. Some like to be on board a vessel with their students or they may teach from another sailboat or even a kayak. In truth, although teaching while sailing together—or News & Views for Southern Sailors

perhaps from another sailboat—may be fun, it can be dangerous should an emergency arise or the weather turn sour. Drills include land drills as well as on-the-water exercises. This can be a new approach to some candidates. “I’ve taught kids being in the boat with them, but I’ve never run a drill,” said Ty Kaub of Englewood, FL, himself a teenager. “I think that having actual junior sailors to put into your drill is great practice before heading off to your own program to do it.” Kaub was referring to an experiment that involved some 10 members of the Venice Youth Boating Association who served as a class for the instructor candidates. Usually the ICs have to run drills using their classmates as subjects. Craig Keller, a Naval Academy graduate and key member of the Englewood Sailing Association, echoed Kaub’s comments. “As an instructor in training, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity of coaching young sailors in the Opti fleet,” he said. “With 10 student sailors and three coach boats, we had a wonderful afternoon on Roberts Bay.” “This was the highlight of our third day in the four-day courses,” Keller commented. Samuel Dolby, who learned to sail in Venice but who works with the Englewood group, summed up his feelings about the course and its value to him. “I’ve been sailing all my life, and I believe that these past four days have been one of the most informative weeks on sailing and instruction of my life,” the high school senior said. “This class has re-enforced everything I formerly knew, and I learned a ton of new things.”

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US Sailing Race Management Seminar and Test, Mobile, AL, Jan 11-12 By Kim Kaminski The Gulf Yachting Association and the US Sailing Race Management Committee will be sponsoring a two-day seminar, Race Management Skills and Training Certification Program. It is designed for participants with some race committee experience. However, it is a perfect opportunity for newly elected fleet captain officers and other newcomers to race management, who are also welcome. Seminar topics include race committee objectives, com-

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petition formats, notice of race, sailing instructions, race committee jobs, race committee equipment, race day preparations, setting the course, race starts and race committee actions during the race, finishing the race, post-race race committee responsibilities and scoring the race. Jim Tichner, a US Sailing national race officer and senior judge, will be the principal instructor during the program that runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 11-12, at the Tillman’s Crossing Holiday Inn in Mobile, AL. Assisting Jim Tichner in the training sessions will be two US Sailing senior judges and race officers, Walter Chamberlain and Cal Jones. Participants will need to bring their own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing. All participants will receive their own copy of Join the Race Committee Team. Seminar study questions can be located on the US Sailing Web site, www.ussailing.org/racemgt/Race_Officer_Prog/Documen ts/RMStudy-ADV.pdf. All seminar participants must bring a copy of their completed study questions found on the above Web site to the training seminar and turn them in at the start of the seminar. At the end of the course, tests will be given but are considered optional. If participants wish to receive official certification in the US Sailing Race Officer Program, they must attend a basic or advanced seminar and pass the tests at the required level. If participants wish to be nationally certified, they must also pass an essay test. In addition, race officer certification requires all candidates have their own copy of the current US Sailing Management Handbook as well as meet the program’s other requirements.

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Advance registration is required with a limited number of seats (30) available. Registration is $65 for US Sailing members ($95 for non-members). This fee includes continental breakfast, lunches and all seminar workshop materials. Registration is available online, and the deadline is Jan. 2. For more information, contact John Morrow at rush29@bellsouth.net or call him at (800) 239-4242.

North U Clinic and Women’s Match Race, Winter Park, FL, Jan. 19-21 The Lake Baldwin Florida Community Sailing Program is hosting a North U Clinic and Women’s Match Race on Lake Virginia in Winter Park, Fl. The Clinic will be conducted on Saturday Jan. 19 and Sunday Jan. 20. The match race, an ISAF Women’s Grade 5 event, will be held on Monday Jan. 21. Registration is limited to 12 women. Registration and class schedule is obtained online at www.northu.com.

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Regata del Sol al Sol up to a Record 71 Entrants The Regata del Sol al Sol has now received 71 entrants into the 2008 (40th anniversary) regatta. There are 21 boats on a waiting list for dock space. With these record numbers, spe-

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cial provisions have been made with the crew on Isla Mujeres to be able to accommodate these entries. Everyone may not have dock space, but there is a great anchorage for the overflow boats who wish this option. The organizers are planning on having a live demo of a life raft deployment at the SPYC pool, sponsored by Solution One of Tampa during the pre-race seminars. The first time you see your emergency equipment should not be the first time you use it! This will help everyone to understand deployment and proper usage of one’s life raft. A silent auction is also being planned to help replace the damaged city scoreboard (damaged from 2005 hurricanes) in the city square on Isla Mujeres. The island is looking for sponsors to help with this as the expense is large, but all enjoy this city square and their community basketball court. A sponsor’s name will be placed permanently on the scoreboard. The auction will be at registration on April 24. The winner will have a permanent plaque installed on the score board itself. The Regata de los Amigos, the race held during our stay on the island for the kids of the island, will again be the largest in history. All the local schools and the organizers have agreed to have this at 2:00 p.m. so—once again—ALL children will be out of school and able to attend. There will be special treats for the children, hot dogs and drinks, and a special gift of ice cream which is being donated by one of the boats participating. This event is extremely moving and affects generations. You have to be there to see the smiles on the faces of all the kids. Last year there were approximately

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SOUTHERN RACING 700 children! As always the group accepts school supplies and clothing to take to the children on the island. It also takes hospital supplies to the two hospitals on the island. A collection site and day for anyone who wishes to donate items will be announced in the near future. Items collected are then boxed up and carried to the island on the support boats and sometimes on competing boats. Many more parties are being planned for this year, and the organizers recommend everyone check the Web site frequently for updates and changes. For more information, to sponsor gifts, donate and/or help out, go to the regatta Web site at www.regatadelsolalsol.org or www.mexicorace.com.

■ UPCOMING MAJOR SOUTHERN RACING EVENTS

O’Pen BIC Mid-Winter Regatta, Miami, FL, Jan. 19-20 The O’Pen BIC Mid-Winter Regatta will be held at Shake-ALeg Miami, Jan. 19-20. The format will follow the same newage “un-regatta” style that was so successful at the U.S. O’Pen Cup at Sail Newport in August. Don’t expect traditional round-the-buoys racing or normal 1-2-3 prizes. Freestyle, slalom, and mandatory capsizes are part of the fun! The O’Pen BIC Mid-Winters is being held in conjunction with the Alex Caviglia Blue Water Classic, and ages 717 will be divided into two age groups. Charter boats are included in the registration fee for the first 40 competitors. This unorthodox and loosely competitive event comes the weekend after the National Sailing Program Symposium and falls over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. For event notice (NOR) and registration, go to www.shakealegmiami.org. To see the exciting video of a similar event in France, go to http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ysy0edAmFA8. For information on the new age of youth sailing, go to www.OpenBic.com, or contact info@BicSportNA.com.

Get Ready to Rumble! Acura Key West 2008 Preview, Jan. 21-25 By Rebecca Burg On January 21-25, Key West is the place to be. Sailing into its third decade, Key West Race Week is the ultimate challenge for any competitive sailor. Legends, professionals and rising new talents from around the globe get to mix it up and write another chapter in the annals of yacht racing. New names will be made, new stars will shine. Acura Key West 2008, presented by Nautica, is in gear for the upcoming action. Highlights include some new boat designs that will be testing their mettle on the field. Hot off the press with the paint barely dry is the new IRC 68, Dan Meyers’ next incarnation of numbers. Other unique designs will be making their debut, and it’ll be interesting to see how these speed machines perform. The one-design classes are taking shape, and there’s talk of a new Swan 42 class. The one-design 62 January 2008

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Melges 32 class will be back in force with Let’s Roll returning to defend last year’s winning title. Melges 24, Mumm 30, Farr 40, Corsair 28R and the J/Boat classes will also be back to settle old scores. A number of midwinter championship titles are at stake for 2008, and the PHRF National Championship will once again take place in Key West. Along with superb competition on the water, there’s much to enjoy ashore. After the racing, daily discussion panels take place under the main tent in the Historic Seaport. Later, the day’s awards are presented after a social time of refreshments and story-swapping. TV screens in the tent show videos of the racing action.. For more on Key West Race Week, go to www.premiereracing.com.

4th Annual Hospice Regatta, Avow Hospice, Naples, FL, Feb. 2 The 4th Annual Hospice Regatta will benefit Avow Hospice (the new name for the Hospices of Naples, Marco Island and Immokalee). The Avow Hospice Regatta (formerly known as the Naples-Marco Island Hospice Regatta) is sanctioned by the National Hospice Regatta Alliance and will take place on February 2, 2008. Proceeds will support the Avow Hospice. Avow Hospice is a non-profit organization that has served patients and families facing end-of-life issues in Collier County for nearly 25 years. The skipper of the boat raising the most funds will be recognized as the winner of the 2008 Winds of Hospice Perpetual Trophy. This trophy was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Joan R. Day for fundraising excellence. The person (skipper or crew member of any boat) raising the most funds for Avow Hospice will also be recognized and will receive a $100 gift certificate to West Marine in appreciation for his/her fundraising efforts The winner of the regatta will represent Avow Hospice in the Hospice Regattas National Championship in Annapolis in May 2009. Race chairman is Jerry Watkins and principal race officer is Fairlie Brinkley. For information, call Carolee Steelman at (239) 6918458. All regatta forms and information are available at www.avowhospice.org. Deadline for entry is February 1 at 1800 hours.

Gasparilla Regatta, Feb. 2-3, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Apollo Beach, FL Tampa Sailing Squadron will be the host for the annual Gasparilla Regatta on Feb. 2, sponsored by Lexus. This will be followed on Sunday, Feb. 3, by the Women’s Gasparilla Regatta. These racing events tie in with the annual Gasparilla celebrations, parades, and pirate festivals in the Tampa Bay area. Racing will include both Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes as well as True Cruising and Mother Lode. OneDesign fleets are encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars now! Additional information will be available in the December issue of SOUTHWINDS. You can also go to www.tampasailing.org. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Mardi Gras Regatta, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 8-10 New Orleans requests your presence to participate in two events that together equate to the world’s largest party. What would Mardi Gras be without a monster regatta? In what will be a true carnival experience, the New Orleans Yacht Club is holding its annual premier racing event the weekend of Feb. 8-10. Following on the heels of Fat Tuesday and two weeks after Key West Race Week, Southern racers refuse to let the party end and will be ready for more hardcore one-design and PHRF racing. With six boats constituting a class, the one-design classes expected are Melges 32, Melges 24, Finn, J/22, J/24, J/30, J/80, Lightning, Open Flying Scot, R-19, V15, Fish Boats, Sonars, Sunfish and Optimist. More information, as well as hotels and directions are posted on the Web site, www.mardigrasregatta.org. Limited free “college style” housing is available. See you in the Big Easy!

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Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing Program, Joey Meyer’s Regatta, Oct. 13 By Bob Shaw

Sailors from the Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing Program, Joey Meyer’s Regatta. Photo by Bob Shaw. From left to right. Zachariah Merschdorf, Aidan Polly, James Moore, Cole Anderson, Brian McKeithan, Marcos Darcy.

What a season! Kids returning back to school marked the end of another youth sailing season at the Tampa Sailing Squadron with the capstone event being the annual Joey Meyer’s Regatta held this year on October 13. Six young racers came out for what was a perfect day on the water. The wind was steady all day out of the north. The first of five races started with kids figuring out where the starting line was, and the last race had five boats lined up right on the line for a photo start. They say you never forget your “first time.” We had a lot of “first times” on the course; first time turtling a boat, first time hitting and dragging a News & Views for Southern Sailors

mark, as well as a first time to take first place. It was great! We’ve all been on the water when there seemed to be no wind all day, and as soon as we hit the porch the wind just didn’t seem to stop. This year’s Joey Meyer’s Regatta was just the opposite—the wind blew steady all day from early morning to the end of the last race around 3:00 (no standard midday lull and no clocking as the sea breeze came in). Then when we hit the porch, the wind died as clouds filled what had been a pristine sky. Trophies were given for first, second, and third places as well as to each participant to mark their initiation into racing. Fun was had by all. Many thanks go to everyone who helped make this a super event and to Bob and Doris Meyers for donating the trophies as well as the regatta name on behalf of Joey—he is still missed by everyone who knew him. We’re gearing up for the 2008 season now. Consider what you can do to help the next generation of sailors find their first puff of wind as they shove off from the pier for the first time. There are opportunities to serve on the board, help out with boat maintenance, or donate a boat or equipment to this worthy cause. Call Bob Shaw at (813) 645-2774 to see what part you can play in the 2008 season. Thanks much to all “TSSes” for making the club available for the kids.

A-Cat World Championship, Islamorada, FL, Nov. 9-16 By Dave Ellis Glenn Ashby of Australia has been winning nearly all his races overseas. Lars Guck has been winning all of his races in the United States. The showdown was at the 2007 A-Class Catamaran Worlds held at Islamorada on the Atlantic side of the Florida Keys on Nov. 9-16. All but one of the seven races were won by these two experts. Pease Glaser of California won the remaining race in the lightest air. This is remarkable in a fleet of 98 competitive boats. The final races were cancelled due to excessive wind and seas, denying the final shootout. Ashby won the event by two points. Former world champ Pete Melvin of California was third, followed by Luc DeBoise of Switzerland, Mitch Booth of Australia by way of The Netherlands and Charlie Ogletree, the USA Tornado Olympic rep. Florida’s Robbie Daniel placed 11th. The A-Class Catamaran is a development class that has few parameters. The twin hulls are 18-feet long and have a maximum beam of 7-1/2 feet. Sail area is only 150 square feet, including the spar. Most important, the minimum total weight is 165 pounds. This is half the weight of the Hobie 16 hulls alone. Much effort has gone into tweaking hull shape. Surface piercing bows are now normal, making the hulls look upside down. Carbon wing masts soaring nearly 30 feet aloft weigh less than Laser spars. Ben Hall showed up with a wing mast similar to a scaled-down version of a CCat wing. He was very fast on reaches and runs, but needed more time to develop upwind speed. The A-Cat is among the fastest water sailing craft upwind. These exotic, sexy-looking, expensive boats are also among the fastest growing catamaran classes anywhere. For complete results of the worlds, go to www.acat.org. SOUTHWINDS

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SOUTHERN RACING TAMPA BAY SAILING WORLD SAILOR OF THE YEAR: Ed Baird has won the 2007 ISAF Sailor of the Year award. The St. Petersburg resident was the skipper of the winning America’s Cup boat. He had time to play Opti-Dad at the DIYC Thanksgiving Regatta for sons Nic and Ty before being called back to Europe. SAN FRANCISCO MASTERS: John Jennings of St. Petersburg Yacht Club has won the annual Masters regatta for accomplished sailors of vintage. The regatta was held in J/105s at St. Francis Yacht Club.

Area “D” South Alter Cup, Gulfport Yacht Club, Tampa Bay, Nov. 3-4 By Dave Ellis

Boats rounding the mark in the Area “D” South Alter Cup in Gulfport on Nov. 3-4. Photo by Dave Ellis

Florida’s Gulfport Yacht Club staged the Area D-South Alter Cup catamaran qualifier on a warm, windy first weekend in November. The city of Gulfport embraced the event as part of a festival, accommodating the boats on the public beach with race headquarters nearby. Windward-leeward courses with an offset at the top mark and gate at the leeward, twice around with a downwind finish, kept crew on their toes. Numerous capsizes and a few breakdowns separated the fleet. Previous Alter Cup winner Robbi Daniel became separated from his new A-Cat before the first start, only to see it sail by itself headlong onto a sea wall. Others had torn mainsails after capsizes and other woes. Matt and Gina McDonald of Titusville won five of the 10 races and had only one third to go along with second places in the others. They, too, had one race with a temporary rig problem, their throw-out race. Sailing a Blade Formula 16 that his company produces, they often finished in front of F18s and Nacra 20s boat for boat. Olli and Kelly Jason of Oldsmar, FL, sailed their Formula 18 Capricorn to a solid second place, winning three races. Brian Karr and John Casey placed third on the F18 Infusion. 64 January 2008

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It was not an A-Cat weekend. Ben Moon, however, was doing well, actually winning race five. He was dropped in the water on a sudden lull and had a leg injury on Saturday’s last race. With the A-Cat Worlds starting a few days thereafter, he opted out of Sunday’s racing. It was a tired group of racers Sunday afternoon thanking Fairley Brinkley’s race committee and sending the McDonalds on to the Alter Cup finals to be run at the same venue next April.

Carlisle Classic, Clearwater, FL, Nov. 17-18 Dan and Nadine Carlisle have long supported the Clearwater Community Sailing Center, serving as hosts for the annual Carlisle Classic Regatta. Nearly $6,000 was raised for sailing programs. The weekend of Nov.17-18 produced delightful warm weather with light winds. On the catamaran racecourse in the Gulf, Race Officer Dave Ellis saw the wind vary from zero to five from the southeast, east, northeast and north …. and that was just in one race. There were five races for the Multihull fleet. Under the guidance of Race Officer Dave Billing, racing on the bay waited for wind on Saturday morning, but eventually seven races were held for most classes. Clearwater Sailing Center is known for its Access Dinghy fleet, enabling those with mental challenges to sail and race. Some of the competitors had help to sail, while others handled all of the tasks by themselves. All made it known that they were having a great time. The Optimist Dinghy has its roots in Clearwater, the original having been designed by the late Clearwater sailor, Clark Mills. Other classes were Sunfish, Daysailer, Club 420, Big Fish and Portsmouth group, along with Formula 16 and 18, Nacra, I-20 and Hobie 16 catamarans. For results go online to www.clwyc.org.

Snipe State Championship, St. Petersburg YC, Nov. 17-18 World Champ Augie Diaz of Miami won the light air States hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Kris and Antoinette Klotz placed second. Winds were frustratingly light Nov. 1718. www.spyc.org.

Egmont Key Race, Davis Island YC, Davis Island, FL, Nov. 17 One of the few remaining longer distance races locally is the course from Davis Island Yacht Club around Egmont Key and return. The fleet had the usual parking lot in the early afternoon of Nov. 17 near the Skyway until the sea breeze filled in. A few yachts missed a navigation mark that was required to be passed on one side; Prime Plus returned to correct the error, costing valuable race time. Among the 23 boats, Renegade sailed by Jamie Myers led the Spinnaker A fleet; Grant Dumas on Lacerta Spinnaker B; Allen Saunders on Cat’s Meow the Racer-Cruiser division. www.diyc.org. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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BY DAVID ELLIS Spinnaker 1 class was taken by Josh Wilus on his SR21 Cake Walk; Spinnaker 2 by Amanda, the Morgan 24 sailed by David Barber. Non-Spinnaker was led by the Wavelength 24 Limerick, sailed by Jim Kalahar; True Cruising by Jack O’Connell on Gael Force, a Hunter 29.5. www.spsa.us.

Thanksgiving Day Regatta, Davis Island YC, Nov. 24-25 A type of regatta that has faded is an all-class event. Davis Island still runs this popular regatta with three race courses. In light air racing Nov. 24-25 there were holes and streaks in the wind, putting a premium on observation. Optimist Dinghy, Sunfish, Laser, Radial, 4.7, C420, Flying Scot, Lightning, Windmill and a Portsmouth Handicap fleet filled the bay. www.diyc.org. Sailing in the Egmont Key race. Photo by Francis Mickevich.

SPSA Commodore’s Cup, Nov. 10 The St. Petersburg Sailing Association’s annual Commodore’s Cup drew 15 boats to the start near The St. Petersburg Municipal Pier, Nov. 10. The weather was perfect for sailing with a cool wind of 10 to15 knots and plenty of sunshine. A course of 16 miles was sailed around navigation buoys on Tampa Bay.

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America’s Disabled/Open, St. Petersburg YC, Nov. 29-Dec. 2 St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s race officer Bob Johnson ran all three of the Paralympic classes Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. Most of the top Paralympic sailors were competing, some with ablebodied crew to fill in. This event was the brainchild of Gene Hinkle a decade ago to raise the level of disabled sailing by including able-bodied sailors. Today the level is high indeed. For results go to www.spyc.org.

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SOUTHERN RACING 2nd Annual Cruising Couple Regatta, Pensacola Yacht Club, Nov. 17

2007 Sunfish “No Frills” Sunfish Regatta, Melbourne Yacht Club, Nov. 17-18

By Kim Kaminski

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Commodore Roger Moraski presents a trophy for the 2nd Annual Cruising Couple Regatta to Jerry and Karen Allen, who were onboard Recess. The Allens won the award for the Slowest Boat to Finish and for the Oldest Couple Racing (combined ages). Photo by Kim Kaminski.

The second annual Cruising Couple Regatta was held on Nov. 17 at the Pensacola Yacht Club. This event was created not only to invite new sailors into the “racing arena” but to give couples an opportunity (couple of friends, married couples, significant others or siblings) to try their hand at racing with just two crewmembers handling the boat. Competitors were given a “steeplechase” racecourse around the northern part of Pensacola Bay, sending the pairs to various channel markers in a 6.3-mile course. Race day was filled with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and fair breezes, making the occasion ideal for this fun experience at sailing. For some of the couples, (like the Allens), the Cruising Couple Regatta was their first race, or for one couple, (the Oylers), it was their first opportunity to race their new boat. For others, they just enjoyed the chance to sail. Nineteen boats entered. Thirteen boats competed in the Espoused Couples class, and six were in the Non-Espoused Couples class. Special awards were given to the oldest couple (the Allens), the youngest couple (the Roberts), the slowest couple (the Allens), the first couple (the Gillettes), the first fully loaded (cruising) boat (the Williams in the Espoused class and Oerting/Berry in the Non-Espoused class) and the first-in-fleet couple (the Gillettes). Novelty nautical gifts were given as trophies to the smiling couples, who enjoyed the chance to sail together in a fun setting. If this year’s event is any indication, watch for the cruising couples to appear once again for a day of nautical bliss. 66

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November 17-18 marked the fourth anniversary of the “No Frills” Sunfish Regatta started by Fleet 669 as an example of how to host a good, fun event without spending a lot of money. The entry fee is $10, which goes to gas for the mark boats, and awards, which for the last two years were embroidered Sunfish hats. After racing, the grill gets fired up and there is an MYC “burn it” where everyone brings their own meat for the grill and a dish to share. The Sunfish fleet provides free beer and sodas. Saturday brought sunny skies, a delightful 75-degree temperature, and light fluky winds as the southeast sea breeze fought with the northeast leftovers of the front. With 50-degree wind shifts, the best the race committee could do was set the course and line for the average and hope that sometime during the starting sequences, the line was close to square. There was also a southerly current flow, which is very unusual for the Indian River. Through all of that, not one boat was over early in any of the races. The race committee got a good workout moving marks, and all 22 boats are now well versed in rule 33. With wind swings like that, nearly everyone had a chance to shine, only to be vanquished into obscurity when caught on the wrong side. The exception was Linda Tillman who just seemed to be in the right place at the right time— ALL THE TIME. She finished 2-1-1-2 on Saturday to put a 13-point lead on the second-place boat. The next five places were only a few points apart. Sunday morning brought very light winds from the north to northeast. After a half-hour postponement on shore, the fleet sailed out in hopes that the breeze would fill enough to get a race off. The wind got up to four knots, the course was set and off they went. The breeze tapered off to 1-2 knots, and there were two course changes to keep everything squared up. Paul Strauley, James Liebl and Shannon Fox managed to pull well out in front of the pack, while Linda’s luck appeared to run out. However, her ninth place was good enough to retain the lead. There wasn’t much hope for enough wind to race, so the committee abandoned the remaining races. Final Standings were: 1st Linda Tillman, 15 pts; 2nd James Liebl, 21 pts; 3rd Paul Strauley 25 pts; 4th Dave Silverman 30 pts; 5th Mindy Strauley 33 pts. Full results, go to www.sail-race.com.

Lake Monroe Sailing Association Hosts the Kettle Cup, Lake Monroe, Sanford, FL, Dec. 1-2 By Willie Blevins The Kettle Cup 2007, the premier annual event of the Lake Monroe Sailing Association, was completed on the first weekend of December in the tradition of what was once billed as the largest inland regatta in North America. The www.southwindsmagazine.com

hull speed. Friday evening, LMSA hosted a special video event and discussion of the 32nd America’s Cup completed this summer in Spain with additional information relative to the 33rd America’s Cup and the success of the Golden Gate Yacht Club effort to replace Club Náutico Español de Vela (CNEV) as the challenger of record. LMSA opened a hospitality room Friday and Saturday evening for the competitors to enjoy an array of donated refreshments and provided an excellent opportunity to view the door prizes and place bids for the items designated for the silent auction. The spirited and generous group of attendees made it possible for the Lake Monroe Sailing Association to donate a sum of money to the Salvation Army nearly twice as large as the previous year’s regatta. Thanks to the sponsors of this event, (well over 50), there were an incredible number of excellent door prizes and several exceptional items for the silent auction. The Lake Monroe The Kettle Cup 2007 on Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL. Photo by Willie Blevins. Sailing Association has been sailing and holding events on Lake Monroe for over 22 years. The racing was broken into three separate starts, two number of competitors was less than the 700-plus boat Portsmouth classes in each of the first two starts, and the record of the Sailfest set in the ’90s, but the quality of the Cruising class made up the third start. Many well-known event was just as extraordinary. The Kettle Cup is designed classes were represented. Lightning, SR Max, S2, Merit, and to benefit the Salvation Army and its efforts to help underPearson—with very low Portsmouth numbers—and privileged children in Seminole County have a great Hunter, Precision, O’Day, San Juan, and Catalina—with Christmas. more moderate handicaps—allowed for competition to be Five classes competed on two separate courses grouped into classes with narrow windows and conseSaturday and Sunday on Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL. Four quently generated some very tight contests. Mistakes, sucopen Portsmouth classes and a Cruising class sailed in percesses, protests, equipment failures, port starts, close cover, fect weather on Saturday and marginally acceptable weathlead changes, dip starts, overlapped finishes, perfect sets, er on Sunday. Saturday, during the three windward leeward twisted spinnakers, OCS (over early) and luffing matches in events, the racers enjoyed a 12 to 15 knot breeze that was just the perfect balance, combined with good courses and just shifty enough to be challenging. The breeze lessened as excellent committee work, made this a terrific regatta. the day went on, but there was always plenty of air to make

Catalina 22 Florida State Championship, Cocoa, FL, Dec. 7-10 By Roy Laughlin The Catalina 22 Florida State Championship, held in Cocoa, FL, on Dec. 7-10, sent a message: persistence pays. Five teams scored at least one bullet during the two days of racing. Overall standing changed with each race. In the final tally, it was Frank Brown on True Love, whose team included his daughter, Jennifer, who took first place with a total Catalina 22 Florida State Championship. At the start of the third race on Saturday, Vince Harano on Overtime, Scott Carron on Blew Ghost and Glen Warner on Goblin vie for the best position. Photo by Roy Laughlin. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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SOUTHERN RACING of nine points. Frank has been racing for four decades on True Love. It is Catalina 22 hull number 10. This is Frank’s first Florida championship. Congratulations! A different persistence gave Brad Ruff’s team on Mercury Rising its second-place standing in the regatta. This team never finished with a bullet. But a consistent set of secondand third-place finishes for the final tally put it in second place with 17 points. Team Game Over finished in third place with 23 points. This team had a first-place finish on Sunday morning but also had a string of fourth- and fifth-place finishes that kept it from advancing any further in the final tally. Mike Brown, with his team on Lator Gator—fourthplace finishers—is Frank Brown’s son. Like his father, he had a good race. In the second race, he finished first with his father behind in second. A poor third-race showing kept them from third place in the final tally. But when this team was good, it was very good. The weather on this early December weekend could hardly have been better. With temperatures in the low 80s and breezes about 10 knots, conditions were about as good as they can get for a relaxed regatta. Breezes for this regatta were entirely generated by land heating, and consequently, they were much more like winds on a lake rather than the consistent sea breezes typical of the summer. A sizeable component of luck—or talented ability to read the water for the wind—made a big difference in a successful racing strategy. The regatta fleet spread all over the Indian River hoping to get that good breeze for a few minutes that would put the sailors just a boat length ahead and keep them there. Some of the racers credit their good luck to Joe Water’s racing clinic, held on Friday afternoon before the regatta. Joe is both a sailmaker in Columbia, SC, and a coach. His clinic included an on-land seminar and experience on the water afterwards. On Friday afternoon, five boats were on the water practicing with Joe, who was giving advice on sail trim and general racing tactics. Joe was on the water in a chase boat during the regatta, collecting observations for a post-mortem at the end of each day. As a part of the holiday season, nothing beats one good regatta. For the C 22 sailors, this one was that regatta.

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JANUARY Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Club Racing every other Sunday. 1,27 Frostbite #1, #2 Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 1 New Bern. Blackbeard Sailing Club. Fred Latham Regatta. BSC 13,27 New Bern. NYRA. Winter Race 5,6 Lake Lanier. www.llsc.com 1 Poker Run/Mad Hatter’s New Year’s Day Outing. BFSC/SCC 6 LARC Winter #1 UYC Hosts 19 LARC Winter #2 LLSC Hosts South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com nothing scheduled www.longbaysailing.com nothing scheduled FEBRUARY Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Club racing weekends. 16 Frostbite #3 Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 17 Sweetheart Regatta. PSC 24 Commodore’s Ball Regatta. NYRA Lake Lanier. www.llsc.com 2 LARC Winter #3 AISC Hosts 9 Hot Ruddered Bum (Open). UYC 17 LARC Winter #4 SSC Hosts

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JANUARY 1 Hangover Regatta. Melbourne Yacht Club 1 New Year’s Fun Race. Titusville Sailing Center 1 Hangover Regatta. Rudder Club 5,26 Frostbite Winter Series #1, #2. Rudder Club 6 Winter Rum Race #4. Melbourne Yacht Club 5-6 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne Yacht Club Winter Rum Race #5. Melbourne Yacht Club Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club Key West Race Week. www.premiere-racing.com Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne Yacht Club Small Boat Racing. US Sailing Center, Jensen Beach

FEBRUARY 2-3 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 8-10 9th Annual Wayfarer Regatta. Lake Eustis Yacht Club 8-9 Hagar’s Run (Sat) and Hagar the Horrible Regatta (Sun). Beach Cat Regatta. Space Coast Catamaran Association. 9,24 Frostbite Winter Series #3, #4. Rudder Club 16 Spring River Race. North Florida Cruising Club 16-17 38th Annual George Washington Birthday Regatta (open regatta). Lake Eustis Yacht Club 15-17 Laser Masters Midwinters East. Melbourne Yacht Club. 8-10 9th Annual National Wayfarer Regatta. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 16-17 38 Annual George Washington Birthday, Open Regatta. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 23-24 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club

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. 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. Regular club racing open to all. JANUARY 1 Hangover Regatta 4-6 Catalina 22 Fun-N-Sun Regatta 19 Fleet Captain’s Regatta. Portsmouth 20 Fleet Captain’s Regatta. PHRF 21-25 Key West Race Week. www.premiere-racing.com 26 Winter Portsmouth. Series 2

JANUARY 4 BBYRA Annual Meeting & Registration CGSC 5-6 Etchells Sid Doren Memorial - BBYC 5-6 Star Levin Memorial 12 BBYRA OD #1 - MYC 13 BBYRA PHRF #1 - CGSC 16-18 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race Week - LYC/STC 18-20 The Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic - SAL/Flat Earth Racing 21-25 Key West Race Week. www.premiere-racing.com 24-26 2.4M Midwinters - Flat Earth Racing/SAL 26-27 Star Biscayne Trophy 28-2 Miami Olympic Classes Regatta - USSC/SALM FEBRUARY 3 BBYRA OD#2. BBYC 10 Etchells FL State Championship. BBYC 10 Stars Masters Regatta 10 Commodoro Rasco Snipe Regatta. CGSC 15 Yngling Women’s World Championship. US Sailing 16,24 BBYRA PHRF #2,#3. MYC 19-21 Sonar Midwinters. KBYC/Flat Earth Racing 23 MYC Annual Regatta. BBYRA OD #3 29-2 Etchells Mid-Winters. BBYC BBYC

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FEBRUARY 2 Commodore’s Regatta. Portsmouth. Bayside 3 Commodore’s Regatta. PHRF. Bayside 8-10 JY-15 Midwinter Championship. Bayside 10 Oceanside Championship #4. PHRF. Oceanside. 16 Winter Series #3 & Awards. Portsmouth. Bayside 24 Women’s Day Racing. Bayside.

S O U T H W I N D S Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 For the past four years, S O U T H W I N D Smagazine has posted the annual race schedule/calendar (9/1/07 — 8/31/08) 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 all yacht clubs that are part of the West Florida PHRF will already be included, although regular local club races must be sent to us separately. We do not have space to list all the club race dates, but we will list any club race that is regularly scheduled (for example: every Thursday evening at 6 p.m.) plus the contact to enter the race. We do not list races that are not open to the general public and that are limited to club members only. (We list club races that require a club membership or US Sailing membership.) We will list any other races, even if not sanctioned by a PHRF organization. Contact the editor with those races. We ask that you not just send us a link (we will not accept them), but send the following information: The regatta/race name, type of racing (PHRF, one-design and type boat, or ?), race location, SOUTHWINDS

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For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information, go 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 Yacht Club. April thru October JANUARY 11-12 Race Management Seminar, Holiday Inn at Tillman’s Crossing, Mobile, AL 11-13 GYA Winter Meeting, Holiday Inn at Tillman’s Crossing, Mobile, AL 19 Food World Senior Bowl Sailing Regatta, Mobile Yacht Club, Mobile, AL 20 Super Bowl Regatta, Pensacola Yacht Club, FL 21-25 Key West Race Week. www.premiere-racing.com 24 Mardi Gras Regatta, Pensacola Yacht Club, FL 27 Frostbite Regatta, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, FL FEBRUARY 2 Sunfish Superbowl, Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS 9-10 Mardi Gras Regatta, New Orleans Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Irwin 32 Centerboard sloop 1971. 30 hp diesel, wheel, furling, spinnaker, A/C, full bouquet electronics, GPS plotter, inverter, microwave, inflatable, Bimini, total refurbishing, turnkey. $12,500. Charleston, SC. (843) 327-9509. (3/08) 32’ Pearson Vanguard 1964.On hard San Mateo, FL. Best offer takes this classic. (443) 822-8785 or opinicus@earthlink.net. (3/08)

32 Gulf Pilothouse, complete refit: all new 2005- standing running rigging, performance sails, wiring, circuit breakers panel, water heater, holding/macerator, fuel tanks, 12v/110 standing fridge-freezer, propane cooktop, infared broiling, 3 batteries, autocharger, 17000 btu heat/air, Bimini. $29,500. sailsetc@aug.com (904) 810-1966. (2/08a)

Morgan O.I. 33. Full keel, only 3’ 11” draft. Yanmar 38hp diesel w/only 950 hrs. The Out Island series by Charlie Morgan is well known for their exceptional interior volume. The shallow draft make it an excellent choice for cruising the Keys and Bahamas. Loaded with new equipment and upgrades including: Autopilot, color chartplotter GPS, electric windlass, wind generator, propane stove, refrigerator, marine air conditioning, dinghy with new OB, flat screen TV, stereo and more. Owner has new boat ordered. Here is a chance to get a great boat for a great price. Located Marathon. Asking $27,500, but let’s hear your offer. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

Hunter 33.5’, 1993 Naples transferable Slip! Diesel engine w/ low hrs, Autopilot, Priced right @ only $37,500, Call Joe @ (941) 2249661, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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. 33’ Tartan Sloop 1980. Shoal Draft. Universal diesel 24 hp, 990 hrs, owner of 15 years has done constant upgrading, full electronics w/radar, AC-heat, roller furling main & headsail, a beauty in and out. Asking $33,000. St Augustine, FL. (toll free) (866) 610-1703. Will trade for 40’+ sailboat. www.sayachtsales.com.

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.

Ranger 33, Misty. Voted the top PHRF boat of all times by Sailing World Magazine. New topside, bottom ,deck paint ,Yanmar diesel, Kevlar Laminate 155% Genoa, spectra halyards, faired bottom keel and rudder and much more. Winner of 2005, 2006, 2007 Sarasota Boat of the Year. Call Gregg @ 941-730-6096, $25,000 News & Views for Southern Sailors

TARTAN 34 1985. Awlgrip blue. Shoal draft 4.5’. Sleeps 6. Diesel. Refrig. Fully equipped. Step aboard, race or cruise. Excellent condition. $59,500. Fort Myers, FL. Contact Barrie Smith. BarrieJanet@gmail.com. (239) 4333703. (1/08)

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Beneteau 35. 1995. Great performance boat, most accommodations for its size. A/C, radar, autopilot, radar, in-mast furling main, shoal draft and more. Asking $93,000. For more information, call Jacek at (727) 560-0901.

Pearson 36 Centerboard, 1985, Autopilot, GPS, Wind generator, Dinghy davits, Perfect for the FL. West Coast, $68,000, Call Joe @ 941-224-9661, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Fantasia 35. 1980. Double ender. Center cockpit bluewater cruiser. 3 cabins, workshop, solid teak interior. A/C, autopilot, GPS, Harken furler, refrigerator, wind generator & more. Bristol condition. $79,900. (239) 565-6908 (2/08a)

Union 36’ Robert Perry design, 1979, New electronics in ’05, Solid bluewater cruiser ready to take you anywhere! Call for details, $64,900, Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Gozzard 36, 1987. Excellent Condition. Brand New Sails. Partial Awlgrip. New Bottom Paint. Radar, SS Radio, B&G instruments. Bimini/Dodger, hard windshield. Hard Dinghy and Motor. Davits. Bob (314) 487-4543, rgruener@earthlink.net. (1/08)

36’ Morgan Out Island Sloop 1974, Perkins 50 hp, 2003 electronics, upgraded sails and 2003 standing /running rigging, Generator, custom drive platform, lots of ugrading,ready to cruise, $39,900. St. Augustine, FL, (toll free) (866) 610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com. (12/07)

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Searunner 37 Phaedrus. New main, water maker, solar, Yanmar 2GM, new rigging & lifelines LPU paint, new bunks & galley cushions. Much more. Just back from western Caribbean $54,999. captpondo@yahoo.com. (985) 966 3504. (1/08)

Irwin 37 center Cockpit Mark III. This 4’ draft centerboard Cutter Rig has had a total refit in 2005. My wife and I have lived aboard and traveled the Bahamas, Keys and the ICW for 3 years. It is very spacious, sails and motors well, and is a quite comfortable liveaboard. http://www.island-dreamer.com/ bonitamama.htm. $33,800. Contact Harold (561) 281-2689. (3/08)

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REDUCED AGAIN!! 1978 38‚ Moody Sloop. 3 Staterooms, 2 heads, center cockpit. Partial refit, needs completion. Hull repainted, S/S rigging, roller furling, newer Yanmar diesel installed - all in ’99. $40k OR BEST OFFER. (727) 638-5517 or sailorfl@tampabay.rr.com (1/08)

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. Asking $128,500. Call (941) 792-9100, or go to www.Cortezyachts.com.

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Robinson Caine 38’ Leopard, 1999, Twin Westerbekes, New Sails, New Electronics Upgraded and clean! $229,900, Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

Endeavour 40’ Center cockpit, 1983, Diesel, Well equipped cruising boat, Many upgrades, Offers welcome. $ 100,000, Call Jeff @ 954224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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

39’ Fair Weather Mariner Sloop 1986, Robert Perry design, 42 hp Mercedes diesel, sleeps 6, Great headroom and extra long berths, tremendous storage, high quality in and out, Burmese teak tongue and groove, a must see, asking $126,900 St Augustine, FL. (Toll free) (866) 610-1703 www.sayachtsales.com.

1979 Bristol 40 Yawl. 40 HP Perkins Diesel, Harken Roller Furling, Main, Mizzen, 100% Jib, 140% Genoa, Epoxy bottom, cockpit table, propane stove, windlass, CQR anchor w/ 150’ chain, Fortress anchor, classic sailing yacht. Asking only $54,900. Call Major Carter at ( 941) 792-9100 or go to www.cortezyachts.com

41’ Morgan Out Island 1972. Repower 52 hp Westerbeke, NEW mast (Selden in-mast furling), new running and standing rigging, new chain plates, new lifelines, new mainsail, new Adler Barbour refrigerator, Heart invertor, electric windlass, etc.! Completely refurbished interior. Must sell. Asking $57,500 $48,500 (239) 699-2833. (2/08)

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

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

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 $168,500. (321) 917-5863. palexy@cfl.rr.com. (2/08a)

1988 Beneteau Oceanis 390. 39-feet. Over $40K in upgrades since 2003, including new Yanmar engine and related equipment.asking $89,900 see specifications and photos at: www.roads2trails.com/. Phone: (772) 9794326. (3/08a)

Passport 40’aft cabin, 1983, A Plan, Teak is bright, Gelcoat shines!, New Sails, Original Owner, This one is PERFECT! $169,500, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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1996 Beneteau 44. Center Cockpit, 2 staterooms, Volvo-Penta 78hp, low hours. New 2004/05: Dodger & Bimini, electronics(C80 Chartplotter, 2007 Chip SE & Bahamas, GPS 125, etc), VHF, UK Sails, batteries, chain & rode, interior cushions. Ready to cruise again from Brunswick, GA. Very good condition. Details at www.SOULSENDER44.COM. Reduced to$157,000. call (707) 343-1504 (12/07) SOUTHWINDS

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CLASSIFIED ADS Aries Self-Steering Vane w/wheel drum fully operational. $750/OBO. Hookah Diving gear, gasoline-powered compressor. Two 50-foot hoses w/mouthpieces. $200. E-mail jrvd888@yahoo.com. (2/08) _________________________________________

Broadblue Prestige 46’ “Prout” Catamaran, 2004, 300 hrs on twin engines, 100 hrs on genset, 48K BTU of A/C, 4 solar panels, many upgrades, $545,000, Call Rick @ 727-4228229, 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 @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales. Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

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43’ Californian Cockpit Motoryacht/ Trawler 1985, T/ Cat 210 diesels, very economical to run, 8 kw Westerbeke generator w/ 784 hrs., Marine Air AC/Heat, Custom aluminum Hardtop with new enclosure, roomy double stateroom, double head, no teak decks, aluminum fuel tank, $87,500 Will consider sailboat in partial trade. St Augustine,FL. (866) 610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com

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.

Schucker 440 Trawler. Bruce Van Sant’s trawlerized Tidak Apa. Spend summer safely moored in Luperón. Fit out with Bruce’s help. Asking $70,000. Get complete information and photos at www.LuperonCruising.com. (809) 821-8239. (1/08)

BOAT GEAR & SUPPLIES

_________________________________________ Hobie 18 Mast for Sale. (We think it is a Hobie 18). Measures 26 feet. Top 7 feet is carbon. Serial # 38272 Coleman Co. $60. Near Sarasota, FL. (941) 966-4737.

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.

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CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS FOR SALE/RENT _________________________________________ Sail Loft and Sailboat Services business for sale. Well-established business with an established loyal customer list. Includes lots of excellent equipment. Tampa Bay Area. (941) 504-0635 _________________________________________ FOR SALE: Florida East Coast Sail Loft. Established 10 years. Well-equipped, extensive inventory and client list. Walking distance to several marinas. New sail design, construction and repairs. Custom canvas work, exterior/interior, and cushions. Strong used sail inventory. Also dealing with architectural soft product. Respond to LOFT220@hot mail.com. (1/08) _________________________________________ Sail Loft/Canvas/Upholstery Space For Rent. Lake Lanier, NE Georgia. 2400 Sq Ft. Great potential in shared building with established sailboat dealership. Includes 22’ ceilings, luan mahogany floor, 2 sewing pits, internet hook-up, and yard space. Located on busy highway near Lake Lanier in NE Georgia. Call (770) 540-9796 or ann@snugharborboats.com. (3/08)

CREW AVAILABLE/WANTED

_________________________________________ Wanted: Female companion over 50 to share sailing experiences. Athletic. Sailmykeys@pocketmail.com (2/08)

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_________________________________________ Donate your boat to the Safe Harbor Boys Home, Jacksonville, Fl. Setting young lives on a true path. Please consider donating your working vessel. http://boyshome.com/ or call (904) 757-7918, e-mail harbor@boyshome.com

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Sarasota Sailing Squadron Seeks Club Manager. Full time employment. Benefits Package Included. More Info at http:// tinyurl.com/2qt4a7. _________________________________________ Sailing Coaches and Instructors Wanted. The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (www.byscnet.com), is seeking 3-4 experienced Coaches and US Certified Sailing Instructors for our 2008 summer programs and camps. Duties include curriculum development, regional regatta coaching, private/ group lessons, and assistance with boat repairs. Fleet consists of Optis, Lasers, Sunfish, and JY15s. Ideal candidates will have collegiate team and coaching experience. Free housing, free loaner vehicle, use of Club boats and facilities, super salary or hourly rate, plus extra pay for private lessons. Please e-mail resumes and references to ”Bo” Von Harten at gm@byscnet.com. Beaufort, SC, is located between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. (2/08) _________________________________________ News & Views for Southern Sailors

Editor Wanted. Seven Seas Cruising Association. (www.ssca.org) has an opening for the position of Editor in Ft. Lauderdale. Monthly newsletter + other digital & print publications, web content and ads, publicity, event planning, team support. Qualifications include: proven editing, writing & web experience, self-starter, team player, excellent people skills. Sailing background desired. Email resume to office@ssca.org. (3/08) _________________________________________ Assistant Editor Wanted. SOUTHWINDS is looking for an assistant editor to help run all facets of the magazine, from bookkeeping and office work to editing to reporting and writing. Part time job to start to develop into more time after several months. Must live in West Florida from greater Tampa Bay Area south. Must be into sailing, very computer savvy, have a great home office among other requirements. For a complete job description, job qualifications and application procedure, go to www.southwindsmagazine.com/editor. Do not contact us without totally reviewing the information on this page. _________________________________________

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT _________________________________________

Deepwater Boat Slip Included! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage townhome. Mariners Pass, St. Petersburg, FL. $246,900. Loads of updates. Call Bob Sackett, Realtor (727) 5609119. (3/08)

Yacht Broker Wanted. 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 power boats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 for interview appointment and position details. _________________________________________ Writers, Reporters, Articles, Photos Wanted. SOUTHWINDS is looking for articles on boating, racing, sailing in the Southern waters, the Caribbean and the Bahamas, and other articles on the following subjects: marinas, anchorages, mooring fields, disappearing marinas/boatyards, marinas/boatyards sold for condos, anchoring rights, sailing human interest stories, boat reviews, charter stories, waste disposal— and more. Photos wanted, plus we want cover photos (pay $65) of both race and non-race subjects, but about sailing. Cover photos must be very high resolution and vertical format.

Waterfront Island Estates Home For Rent. 306 Windward Island, Island Estates, Clearwater, FL. 4 BR/2BA. Two-Car garage. Sunset View, Immaculate. Deepwater 40’ Dock, Perfect for Sailboat. Rent $2400/Mo. (402) 943-9189) or (727) 458-6111 (1/08)

“SAILBOAT WATER” DUPLEX. Redington Shores in Pinellas Co., Tampa Bay. Just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Dock with 2 slips to accommodate two 40’ boats. Drastically Reduced - $379,000. Bob Sackett (727) 5277373 Hofacker & Associates, Inc., Realtors. (1/08)

LODGING FOR SAILORS

_________________________________________ 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

Tarpon Springs Deepwater slip. Beautiful fourth floor corner condo. Gulf views on two sides. Near ICW. Heated pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, putting green, fitness center. Reduced for quick sale. Owner $299,500. (727) 786-1640 or (813) 907-2164. (1/08)

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_________________________________________ The Bilge Boys acoustic duo is available for your regatta, sailing events and yacht club parties. We play beach/island/classic rock and lots of Jimmy. Book now for the upcoming sailing/holiday season. West Florida. www.freewebs.com/thebilgeboys or (727) 504-2328. (2/08)

SAILS & CANVAS

1980/81 Peterson 34’ Yanmar Diesel. 6 sails, 8 winches, rod rigging, A/C, Bimini. Very clean & well-maintained. Asking $28,000. (281) 413-4052. Texas. (3/08)

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SLIPS FOR SALE OR RENT

_________________________________________ 99-Slip Marina with clubhouse (kitchen, 2 televisions), free ice, 30-amp 120-volt power. Boats from 25 to 60 ft. Liveaboards welcome. Marsh Harbor Marina. Located at Shell Point Beach, 30 miles south of Tallahassee. Call Ted Gaupin (888) 926-7811. (2/08)

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GULF COAST YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 GULF ISLAND SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,29 HOBIE CATS/TACKLE SHACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 HOTWIRE/FANS & OTHER PRODUCTS . . . . . . . .39 HUNTER MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 HURRICANE HOOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 INNOVATIVE MARINE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .38,40 ISLAND YACHTING CENTRE/GREG KNIGHTON .71 J/BOATS - MURRAY YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . .73,BC JR OVERSEAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 LAURIE KIMBALL REALTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 LEATHER WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 LIGHTHOUSE BUILDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MASSEY YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . . .IFC,7,10,16,IBC MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES . . . . . . . . . . .29,35,72,84 MASTMATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MIAMI BOAT SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 MURRAY YACHT SALES/BENETEAU . . . . . . . . .73,BC NATIONAL SAIL SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 NAUTICAL TRADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 NEW JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 NORTH SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,84 OUTBOUND YACHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 PALM BEACH SAILING CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 PAUL WOLBERS, REALTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 PEAK MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 PORPOISE USED SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 QUANTUM SARASOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 RB GROVE/UNIVERSAL AND WESTERBEKE . . . . . .51 REGATA DEL SOL AL SOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 REGATTA POINTE MARINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 RIVER CITY HARBOR MARINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ROHLAND RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 RPARTS REFRIGERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SAIL AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SAILING FLORIDA CHARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 SAILORS WHARF BOATYARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 SAILTIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 SALTY JOHN MARINE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . .40 SCHURR SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 SCUBA CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SCURVY DOG MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 SEA SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 SEA TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 SEAWORTHY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 SHADETREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 SNUG HARBOR BOAT WORKS & CO. . . . . . . . . .29 SOLAR LITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ST. AUGUSTINE SAILING SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . .40 ST. BARTS/BENETEAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC SUNCOAST INFLATABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SUNRISE SAILING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,41 TACKLE SHACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TAMPA SAILING SQUADRON YOUTH PROGRAM 23 TIDEMINDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 TURNER MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 UK HALSEY SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ULLMAN SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 WAG BAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 WEST MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 WESTON MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 WILMAR USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 WINCHMATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 WINDPATH FRACTIONAL SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 WYVERN CHARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 YACHTING VACATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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