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TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Helm

Letters

Racing Calendar

Right Guard’s Crew Shocks Race Officials Morgan Stinemetz

The Regata Del Sol Al Sol Brandi Bell

Boatek: Underachieving Alternator – Part 2 Stephen Sommer

Southwinds Maintenance Tips Stephen Fishman

Florida Boat Goes on The Rocks in Mexico Ellen Sanpere

On the Hook in Southeast Florida Karen Hermanson

CSY Gam: CSY Boatowners Rendezvous Cindy Goebel

Southern Sailing: The Sailor’s Wind – Part 2 By Dave Ellis

Racing and Regattas Mississippi Racing, Charleston Race Week, South Carolina Racing, Jacksonville’s 50th Annual Mug Race, West Florida Racing

Sailing and Racing in the BVI Carol Bareuther

Short Tacks Around Alone Race, Newport to Ensenada Race, Florida Regional Sunfish, Business Briefs

Classifieds

Index of Advertisers

Subscription Form

The Regata del Sol Al Sol. Brandi Bell Photo.

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Florida boat goes on the rocks in Mexico. Annie Duhalme Photo.

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COVER: Boats get off to a windy start in the Regata del Sol Al Sol Steve Morrell photo.

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FROM THE HELM

Southwinds on the World Wide Web

he June issue marks my 12th issue of the magazine since I purchased it one year ago. I can definitely say that having the deadline to go to press every month keeps me and our excellent graphics designer, Heather Nicoll, busy the week preceding. Otherwise, it has been an interesting year. I didn’t get in as much sailing as I wanted, but I have met some interesting people in the sailing community. I think I even saw Bubba Whartz, but I can’t be sure. In May, we put the entire issue of Southwinds, on the World Wide Web. After much thought about whether this was the right decision, we decided to give it a shot. It is in a PDF format and every page is available for viewing. The question was why put it up there if you can pick it up at the store for free anyway? Being a free magazine was probably the main reason that we did put it on the Web. We found so many of our advertisers, and potential advertisers, do so much business on the Internet, that it would be beneficial for everyone if you could read the magazine there. We have established links directly from the pages of all e-mail and Web site addresses in both advertisements and editorial content. In editorial, we have found that almost every article needs to be accompanied by a Web site address or an e-mail address for the reader to get further information. This will make it very easy for those reading an article or news item to click directly on the link and go straight to the Web site noted or send an e-mail to someone referred to in the magazine. For advertisers, a reader will be able to link directly to the advertisers’ addresses and Web sites immediately. We have found by talking to many of our advertisers who do much of their business on the Internet, that many of them find that people read about their business, its services and/or its products in print and then go visit their Web site to find out more. In a sense, the World Wide Web is one huge free magazine composed of editorial content and advertising. We all use it to research a subject, and we all use it to look and research products and services. Although there are many sites that charge for access, the Web is mainly free, that is, it is presented at no monetary cost to the viewer (beyond the service provider). I hope everyone out there enjoys it. Please write to us and give us your reaction.

GIVE US YOUR OPINIONS When I first took over ownership of Southwinds magazine, I started a campaign to get more readers to write letters to the editor. At the head of that section I have a quote from H.L. Mencken, “Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.” With that, Southwinds offers its press to those who write in. We can’t print everything, and we do have some restrictions, but I would like to hear what people are thinking out there. We would also like some feedback on coverage of the magazine—what would you like to read about, and what do you like or dislike about what we have been covering? We would also like to hear about people’s personal experiences with sailing— unusual, funny, disastrous, or whatever else one might have. I’m sure our readers have many fascinating stories to share.

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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.

MORE ON UNDERACHIEVING ALTERNATORS Steve at Boatek, I read an article that you wrote about underachieving alternators. I have two such beasts. I have done all the tests you mention and all seems well, except I never get a good charge, i.e., no more than 12.5 volts. We anchor out a lot and power is important to us for lights and fridge, etc. You mention the problem can be my battery isolator that makes the regulator sense a voltage that is less than my sense voltage. This seems plausible in my case because I get a better charge if I bypass the isolator with a jumper between an alternator and battery terminals. I have two alternators and three battery banks. Is there any way you know of to leave the isolator connected but get more charge? I have thought of a bulb as a resistor in the sense circuit (that would also work as an engine room light when the motors are running) that would fool the regulator just like the isolator is by giving a false lower voltage reading and cause the alternator to charge. If you think this might work, any suggestion as to bulb wattage? Thanks. Ted Wood

Ted, Very often battery isolators are the problem, but they don’t have to be. The way to deal with the voltage loss of battery isolators (and cabling) is to use a regulator with a voltage sense input. Some alternators that have internal regulators have sense wires, too. The sense wire that comes out of a regulator that is built in to an alternator is often connected directly to the output terminal. If you have a separate regulator, look at the data sheet that came with it and find the sense wire. Very often, for installation simplicity, the sense wire is directly connected to the nearest +12volt source. If this +12volt source is near the alternator, it is probably at a slightly higher voltage than the batteries. As soon as the sense wire gets to the “set” voltage, the regulator will reduce the field voltage (which reduces the output amps). Even heavy wires with high currents going through them, will have significant voltage losses. The isolator will have nearly one volt of loss! One volt of difference between the sense voltage and the battery voltage will cripple an otherwise good charging system. For charging purposes, you should connect the sense wire directly to the batteries. For practical purposes, you should connect the sense wire to the battery cutoff switch on the boat (not battery) side of the switch. You should never allow the sense wire to be disconnected from the output of the alternator by opening a battery switch. If your alternators have internal regulators without voltage sense input wires, you can’t tolerate the loss of conventional battery isola8

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tors. A more modern way of providing battery isolation is to use battery combiners. These are devices that sense battery voltage to determine if any charging source is on and then make a very low loss connection between battery banks. This allows you to connect your alternator to your biggest battery bank directly and also charge other batteries at the same time, through the combiner. You should also look carefully at the gauge of your battery wiring. Without remote sense every millivolt of wire loss shows up in lower battery voltage. Use the rule of thumb: You lose 1 millivolt for every 1 amp, and 1 foot, using 10-gauge wire. You get one- quarter of this loss for every six gauges heavier wire or one-tenth of this loss for every 10 gauges. Try applying this rule: If you have a 10-foot run of 4-gauge wire with 100 amps running through it, then you would have 10 feet x 100 amps = 1000 millivolts = 1 volt. This is if you were using 10-gauge wire. But you are using four gauge, which means you have one-quarter the loss, which is 1/4 of a volt. That’s not too bad, until you consider that you may have the same loss in the negative side! A one-half volt loss can cause your alternator to reduce its output when the batteries are less than one-half charged. Don’t forget the negative side! I’ve been thinking about writing a complete article on the pitfalls of forgetting the negative side. Losses in the negative path can make nonsense out of your diagnostic measurements because many of the measurements are with reference to ground as if it was some great universal constant. This way of thinking may have come from all-metal boats and vehicles where this might be true. Don’t let the presence of lots of metal fool you either. Don’t think that connecting to anywhere on the block of your engine is a good ground. Run your black wire all the way to the frame, or ground terminal of the alternator. If you are using remote voltage sense, the losses in the positive wires are compensated for with higher alternator output voltage. This is not normally true for the losses on the negative side. This means that your negative wiring is more important than the positive! Write with specific details, and I would be glad to offer my opinion. Steve Sommer Boatek

BUBBA’S AD GETS AN INQUIRY To the personal classifieds addressed to rightguard@southwindssailing.com I can only hope for one of two things-you have a great George Carlin or Carl Hiassen sense of humor, or your ad was misaddressed and was intended for the new publication, Dumb Mates and Other Personality Insecurities, Inc., which will be out of circulation shortly. Subscriptions are way down. Sewing machine—is that the same as a danforth? Now the fishing I get into but would prefer to shoot vodka down their throats to numbify rather than Cribari, so your vintage stock is safe. I am Desdemona still out there looking for her rocket ship, but she is from Timmins, Ontario—close to Keokuk. However, they sell razors there. Good luck. An admirer.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR We’d like to encourage all sailing associations, yacht clubs and regatta sponsors to notify us of upcoming events in your area. Simply fax or e-mail us by the 10th of each month to ensure that your racing and regatta schedule will be included.

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JUNE 14 Race to the Coast PHRF SYC/GYC/PYC gya.org JUNE 14 - 15 Redneck Snipe Regatta District 4 Champs Jackson, MS snipeus.org JUNE 23 - 27 Daysailer North Americans Shreveport, LA shreve.net/~yacht/ JUNE 27 - 28 Gulfport to Pensacola PHRF SYC/GYA/PYC gya.org JULY 1 - 5 Ensign Nationals Houston houstonyachtclub.com JULY 26 - 27 J-22 GYA Champs PCYC gya.com SOUTHERN STATES (AK, GA, NC, SC) MAY 31 - JUNE 1 Lightning Districts Carolina Yacht Club carolinayachtclub.org JUNE 1 - 2 Lightning Districts Lake Lanier Sailing Club llsc.com

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JULY 20 Small Boat Long Distance Race Lake Lanier Sailing Club llsc.com JUNIOR REGATTAS MAY 31 - JUNE 1 School’s Out Pontchartrain YC New Orleans JUNE 8 Summer in the City Regatta Miami Yacht Club miamiyachtclub.net JUNE 14 - 15 Hill Regatta St. ABYC Panama City, FL (850) 769-2453 JULY 19 - 26 Texas Youth Race Week Houston houstonyachtclub.com

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Regata Del Sol Al Sol: “It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times.” By Brandi Bell

The 35th annual Regata del Sol al Sol was a rough sail, but ended with sunshine in a beautiful, exotic island. Boats on the beach in Isla Mujeres. Brandi Bell photo.

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Regata del Sol Al Sol St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. April 25, 2003 By Dave Ellis

Regata de Amigos. Brandi Bell photo.

he racetook place on Friday, April 25, and included 38 multihull, spinnaker, non-spinnaker, and cruising vessels. Each year, sailors from all over race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, a small island off Cancun, Mexico. Unfortunately, because of difficult weather conditions only 32 of the boats made it to Mexico, and only 18 of those finished under sail. I was fortunate enough to join the crew of the Mirage, a 47foot Gulfstar, on their exhilarating journey to Mexico. Our crew, along with every other sailboat in the race, endured many challenging obstacles. The regatta was delayed at the start because of unusual 15+ knot winds in Tampa Bay. Most years the race’s start is off The St. Petersburg Pier. However, the start line was moved to south of Pinellas Point at almost 4:30 p.m. The Mirage’s challenges began immediately after crossing the start line. We encountered a large tear in the leech of the head sail, which forced us to change sails before even crossing under the Skyway Bridge. By dusk, we were under way, but unaware we were charging into a long night of 40-knot winds, 12-foot seas, hail, and horizontal rain. The violent weather followed most of the boats well into Sunday and left the Mirage with another torn headsail. At that point, we made a crew decision to be disqualified and turned on the motor. After spending most of Monday sewing sails, by evening the Mirage had a repaired headsail, and the crew was filled with hopes of tacos and margaritas by daybreak the following day. However, that ended up not to be the case because unbeknownst to us the storm had shook the battery terminals loose, and we were forced to complete the rest of the race without a generator. Also, we began encountering the five-knot current pushing us away from Mexico, which continued throughout the night. By morning, you could probably hear the crew’s hearts pound with the anticipation of seeing land. And as soon as we did, about eight miles from the finish, the engine began cutting out because of assumed water in the line, and we stammered to the end. Overcoming all barriers, the Mirage and its great crew crossed the finish line around noon on Tuesday, and we were welcomed with open arms. Isla Mujeres’ navy sent a naval vessel to greet every Regata del Sol al Sol member with cannon shots and another boat to guide each sailboat to its docks. On arrival at the docks, each boat was met with gifts of shirts for each crewmate and much appreciated Modelo, Coca-Cola, and Mexican Bacardi. The following five days were filled with fiesta, ceremonies, and dinners to embrace our friendship between St. Petersburg and LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

he Regata del Sol al Sol from St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, was a regatta that will not soon be forgotten by the competitors. The same weather system that brought heavy rain and wind to the Suncoast buffeted the fleet with upwards of 40 knots in numerous squalls. “It was a mean wind,” said competitor Fred Bickley. “It would blow 40 knots in a squall and then die completely with high waves from every direction.” Boats near the Mexican shore had extreme lightning storms to worry about. Boats were required to have ample safety equipment and be seaworthy. Some did suffer significant damage, and the Coast Guard was called by one family to search for a catamaran that was reported to be heading back to Key West but took longer to get there than expected. Several boats returned to Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Fort Myers, or Key West, and fourteen of the thirty-eight boats motored to the finish. Rosebud, Roger Sturgeon’s San Francisco Transpac 52, reveled in the conditions, hitting 25 knots at one point. In true race mode, changing sails with the conditions and pushing the boat, they finished the race a little after midnight Sunday. Twelve hours later Accumulator, Alex Ascencios’ J-120 from Houston, finished. But with a handicap rating of minus72, Rosebud finished second on corrected time in Spinnaker A class to the Houston boat. Allen Davidson sailed Jackal, a Morgan 30, to corrected time honors in Spinnaker B. His was the smallest boat to finish the race, sliding by the Mexican navy ship at four in the morning Wednesday. In the Non-Spinnaker class, Escapade, a Catalina 42 sailed by Mark Wesson of Lake May, FL, was the winner. Fred Bickley of St. Pete Beach aced the True Cruising A fleet, sailing his Irwin 54, a boat certainly more comfortable than when he sailed on Charley Morgan’s America’s Cup 12Meter Heritage of yore. Only one boat finished True Cruising B under sail. Yankee, a Dehler 9.8 sailed by Daniel Rouse, finished Thursday night, a day after the previous boat to finish. Dick Weaver set up a VHF, Sat-Nav and ham radio system that coordinated with George Pennington and Marydel Weaver to track the reporting boats on the spyc.org Web site. “Next year we will probably make checking in mandatory,” said George Crooke, one of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club organizers of the annual event. “We had some sleepless nights coordinating searches for those who chose not to report.” Interestingly, the conditions this year caught the attention of several racing boats around the country. They want to be part of the action next year.

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REGATA DEL SOL Isla Mujeres. As imagined, every event was filled with story-swapping of each boat’s adventure to Mexico. The stories included everything from crewmates falling overboard to masts snapping in two. Between the scheduled events there was plenty of time to experience the thick culture and beauty of the exotic island. On the south end of the island many visit the Mayan ruins or snorkel to reefs right off the beach. The north end has lots of shopping, restaurants, tiki swing bars, and gorgeous beaches. And if one was to want to venture further, Cancun is only a short ferry ride away. The festivities began Wednesday afternoon with a luncheon given by the founder of the island, Jose Jesus de Lima, at his unique Casa de las Rocas (house of the rocks). It is a beautiful house made completely out of coral, The Mexican Navy greeted each boat with a cannon shot. Brandi Bell photo. rock, and palm fronds and is filled with memorabilia of Senor Lima’s extraordinary 92-year-old life. At the ceremony, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club presented the island and coming in that morning, with the promise of a new ambulance and fire truck. Unforthe Yankee took first place. tunately, because of tax reasons, the arrival of the ambuTrue Cruising A’s first place lance and fire truck was delayed a few weeks. Later on in was awarded to Mango Latithe evening, the annual basketball game between the sailtudes, a 54-foot Irwin. Escaors and Isla Mujeres was held. And once again, Isla Mujeres pade, a 42-foot Catalina, took took the sailors down. Thursday evening the island put on first in the Non-spinnaker a ceremony at the city hall and the children of the island category. The Spinnaker A entertained with choreographed dances. and B categories were won The award ceremony was held on Friday night with an by Accumulator and Jackal. authentic Mexican dinner. In the Mirage’s category, True A fire truck will be presented to the town of Isla Sarah Jane, a 38-foot Lagoon, Cruising B, only one sailboat made it to Mexico under sail, Mujeres from the City of St. Petersburg. was the only one of the

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multihulls to finish under sail. The last afternoon of the festivities included the much anticipated Regata de Amigos, a short race off the island in which many of Isla Mujeresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children ride along with the crews. The race is always a great time for everyone and has developed more into a big water balloon fight between boats at sea. The Mirage provided yellow Regata de Amigos shirts to their extended crew, which ended up helping us become a big target. That night was another huge dinner and awards ceremony given by the island for the Regata de Amigos. The Mirage surprisingly ended up placing third and was awarded three stunning awards. On Saturday night the roller coaster ride came to a close, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regata del Sol al Sol ended with all in smiles and looking forward to telling the landlovers back home the adventures of the week and how much they are anticipating next year. I would like to give cheers to Capt. John Bell, George Post, Jim Lauttenbauch, Ron Christ, and Danny Charles of the Mirage, and I am also looking forward to next year!

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BOATEK SOLUTIONS TO ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND OTHER YACHT SYSTEMS

Underachieving Alternator – Chapter 2 Steve – I read your Boatek article in the March issue, where you recommended several remedies for Underachieving Alternators. I found that I needed to connect the regulator remote sense wire to the battery instead of the output terminal of the alternator. This greatly improved the output amps, but now I have another problem. The belt is wearing out after just a few hours of operation. You warned against using an automotive alternator, so I have to admit that I am using a 100 amp automotive alternator. Should I give up and pay the big price of a marine after-market alternator?

normally don’t recommend using au tomotive alternators, but in your case, don’t give up just yet. You have already gotten past many of the most common problems with automotive alternators such as: Over-rated output: You are satisfied with the output of the alternator, and it hasn’t burned itself up in several hours of high output operation. Many will burn out in less than an hour if presented with a big battery bank to charge and a regulator that demands full output. Integrated voltage regulator: Many auto-

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motive alternators have built-in regulators that do not allow you to use remote voltage sense or otherwise control the output. Mounting problems: It is often difficult to find a mounting bracket for any engine/ alternator combination. Your problem with belts wearing out is common in the case of using only one belt with a 100-amp alternator. You can run a 100-amp alternator with only one belt, but only if you do everything right. You certainly need dual belts with an alternator that is any larger. Several things can

cause your problem: Low belt tension: Your belt should be rather tight, because of the high load. If you can turn the alternator by hand using the cooling fins, it’s too loose. If you notice a reduction in output after the belt starts to wear or even break in, it’s probably due to slipping, which will destroy a belt very quickly. Wrong belt: You probably had to hunt for a belt that worked, in an auto parts store. Make sure that the belt you are using is filling up the entire space available in the engine and alternator sheaves. It’s best if

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BY STEPHEN SOMMER you can avoid using belts that are under 1/2 inch wide. If the alternator sheave is narrower than the engine sheave, take the alternator to an alternator shop and ask them to swap sheaves for a wider one. Then get a belt that fills both sheaves. There is a surprising amount of difference between a run-of-the-mill belt and a heavy duty or industrial grade belt. Buy the best belt that you can. Some belts last five times longer than others! Wrong ratio: A larger diameter sheave on your engine will allow a given belt to deliver more horsepower. Try to get a larger sheave for your engine. This will increase the speed of the belt, allowing you to transmit more power. If the sheave you are using is a bolt-on extra, look anywhere for a larger one. If you are using the OEM pulley/damper, don’t replace it with anything but an OEM supplied part. Poor Alignment: Excess belt wear can be caused by poor alignment. Hold a straight edge against the flat side of each sheave

and extend it toward the other sheave(s). It should point to the same part of the other sheaves. I don’t have a good rule of thumb for how close it has to be, so aim for righton. Some brackets can be loosened, adjusted and then tightened to make them line up. Rusted sheaves: Rust on the working surface of a sheave looks harmless enough. In fact, it looks like it might help with added friction. I have seen rust accumulate on an unused sheave in a couple of months that caused dramatic belt wear. Hopefully, you have found your problem in this list. If so, pat yourself on the back for getting an automotive alternator to work on a boat. Each of the problems that I have listed is just as likely with a high-dollar marine after-market alternator, so your choice of alternator didn’t cause this round of problems. To insure continued success, consider these improvements: Separate engine sheave: If you replaced

the original alternator with the big one, you should consider using a separate add-on sheave dedicated to the alternator. The original alternator can be left in place, adding charging power and redundancy. You can avoid the extra stress of high belt tension on your water pump. You can choose a bigger engine sheave, or you can go to dual belts will no extra trouble. Having only two sheaves on the path of the belt allows for more degrees of belt contact, reducing the tension required to transmit the power. De-rate your alternator: Your automotive alternator is working harder than it was designed for. You might want to use a regulator that allows you to set a reduced max output current, or a regulator with a temperature sensor. Setting a maximum current of 80 amps will reduce heat generated by 36 percent! You won’t lose as much charging power as you might think because your remote sense connection will keep the alternator putting out 80 amps until the batteries are almost charged.

Stephen Sommer is a degreed electrical engineer with extensive experience in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and holds a USCG Masters license. He consults in all areas of yacht systems, which include all the equipment on board yachts beyond a basic hull and motor or sails. Have a systems problem or question? Ask Stephen Sommer. E-mail: boatek@southwindssailing.com.

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Emergency Rigging Repair No matter how new or old your sailboat might be, equipment and rigging sometimes fail. An acquaintance of mine recently told me a story about how he had been caught in an unexpected storm while daysailing and, before he could dowse the mainsail, a straight-line wind stressed the rig and snapped one of the shrouds. Although he carries a few spare parts, replacement shrouds, Nicopress fittings and Norseman mechanical swages are not among them. He said he finally managed to get the mainsail down and came back to the marina under power even though he would have preferred to sail back. After the storm passed, the afternoon was gorgeous, and he groused about missing out on a wonderful afternoon on the water. Hopefully, this will never happen to you but, if it does, there are several options available. If you have gone out for an afternoon sail and a shroud or stay gives way, it would probably make a lot of sense to do exactly what my friend did—turn on the motor and head for home. But if you’re a fair distance from port or your engine decides to be cantankerous, you may want to try this temporary repair. Estimate about twenty-four inches of shroud length and bend the end of the cable back on itself. Using a line that is the same diameter as a sheet – 3/8-in or larger—take a turn around both cables and tie a double half-hitch near the end where the bend was made. Hold the knot in place and take at least six additional

round turns, or more if there is sufficient line. Next, bend the cable back on itself once more and apply as many more round turns as you can. Using the same line or, even better, a second line, tie a double sheet bend or a bowline in the eye of the first cable bend, then pass the line through the eyestrap attached to the chainplate. Almost any secure fitting will do, such as the base of a stanchion,. Never tie off to a handrail; handrails were never designed to take the sort of stress that the rigging can produce. Tie off the line, creating as much tension as possible using a Spanish windlass with the help Spanish windlass of a long screwdriver, wrench or small-diameter pipe. You won’t be able to handle big winds, but the repair should help you get home under sail.

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Restraining the Halyard A newly installed headsail roller furling works beautifully but, as time passes, they often develop a stubborn streak requiring more and more effort to get the system to operate. I’ve seen some systems deteriorate to the point that the sail won’t open at all unless someone goes to the foredeck and rotates the mechanism by hand. In virtually all cases, the problems can be traced to one of two issues – either an upper swivel that sticks, or a lack of lubrication in the drum at the bottom. Despite rigorous routine maintenance, even the best furling system may eventually need some mechanical assistance, and this help usually takes the form of a halyard Halyard restraint restraint. A halyard restraint is a bracket, usually incorporating a roller or small block, through which the jib halyard is led on its way down to the upper swivel of a furler. The idea is to

create a straighter lead to the upper swivel as it rotates. A restraint is installed on the front of the mast below the exit point of the jib halyard and above the upper swivel of the furler. The exact location of the restraint must be carefully chosen so as to create a lead angle to the upper swivel that is approximately 22 degrees below the forestay. This angle reduces upward strain on the swivel and eliminates much of the tension that causes the swivel to bind. A few boatbuilders, and some riggers, attach a halyard restraint as a matter of course whenever a furling system is installed. In most instances, however, it is the owner of the vessel who must install this upgrade. Although a restraint is not required for every furler installation, it can have a significant effect on how smooth the system operates and how long the equipment lasts.

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On the Rocks and No Resurrection for s/v Charlotte R By Ellen B. Sanpere, s/v Cayenne III

ISLA MUJERES, Q.R., MEXICO 26 April 2003

t was to be a holiday get-away from the marina, an easy sail to the Arrowsmith Bank and back to enjoy the clear skies and waning full moon of Good Friday night. Skipper Kenneth Eugene Klopp, former yacht broker, marina manager, boatyard service manager and boater of thirty years had dreamed of sailing the Caribbean and leaving his cares behind. That dream eluded him until his doctors made it clear that his medical problems would not give him as many years as he’d like to catch it. Five years

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ago, at age 50, Ken took that news as an incentive to retire early from the Washington, D.C., yachting world, move to Florida and start boating full time. He found a vintage 1971 Erickson 27 and named her after his mother, Charlotte R. Klopp. Overseeing the care of his elderly mother meant he could not drop his docklines for extended periods of time, but short cruises in Florida waters were better than nothing at all. Last year, Ken’s 29-year-old stepson needed a place to live and agreed to move to Florida to be near Mrs. Klopp, freeing Ken to set sail in December. His budget was limited, but $5000 in

his kitty with a $500 monthly family income seemed reasonable - the boat was too old to be insured, and he could do most routine repairs himself. When his 12 acres in Pulaski County, VA, sold, Ken would head to Belize to buy property in the Orange Walk area. He also had his eye on one of the 30-foot wooden channel cutter replicas that are being built there. On the way to Belize, Ken stopped at Isla Mujeres, a popular waypoint for sailors heading north or south in the western Caribbean. He pulled into Marina Paraiso just before Christmas and instantly fell in love with the island. The friendly marina environment felt very comfortable and prices fit his pocketbook. Ken started to think about permanent residency. On Good Friday afternoon, he was still there but ready to hoist sail – for a few hours at least. The Arrowsmith Bank lies 20 nautical miles to the east-southeast of Isla Mujeres. The current runs to the north at 2 knots between them. The tradewinds are from the east to southeast. The Charlotte R sailed at 3 - 4 knots until about 2300, when Ken came about and hove to. He needed some rest and trusted his enlarged prostate to wake him at regular two-hour intervals. He awoke at 0200 Saturday, saw the lights of Isla Mujeres in the distance and went back to his bunk, figuring his position to be 7 or 8 nm from land. Although he had two handheld GPS units aboard, he did not consult them as they are difficult to read without his reading glasses. By 0400, the Charlotte R was on the rocks of Isla Mujeres’ unfriendly eastern shore. Dazed and in shock, Ken crawled into the vee-berth and waited for daylight to assess the damage. The boat lay on her starboard side. The VHF radio was mounted on that side and the microphone was under water; he could not call for help. However, two French couples in a rented vacation house on the shore saw the wreck and waded out from the beach. They dragged Ken out of the bunk www.southwindssailing.com

although he didn’t want to leave. All of his clothes were stored on the starboard side, now underwater; he took only some underwear, his Bible, the two GPS units and his mother’s picture to the house. He showered and was given dry clothes, a shot of rum and a bed. He could not sleep, knowing his boat was probably lost. He rested until 0900, when he returned to the boat. The starboard side flexed as the surf pounded the hull against the rocks. There had been a repair the previous owner had told Ken about, but the hull was obviously weak. Ken estimated there was only a 30 percent chance the boat could be saved. Isla Mujeres Port Captain José Luis Ibarra Rojo arrived, having been called by a resident near the wreck scene. He was angry Ken had not called him before to report the grounding and ordered Ken to appear in the port office at Charlotte R drifts closer to shore. Photo by Annie Duhaime, s/v Taloa. 1000 Monday to arrange salvage and discuss legal sanctions. No sible spillage. immediate assistance was offered, though to help re-float the vessel because all their An hour later, the Mexican navy peraccording to Ken, “It was a desperate situpersonnel were on leave for the Easter sonnel arrived with dogs to search the ation, a big problem.” Ken began dismanholidays. They knew of no qualified salvessel for guns and drugs. None were tling his boat, first removing the outboard vors on the island. found. They were unwilling and unable engine and fuel tank to prevent any posOn Easter Sunday, Ken found help

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BOAT ON ROCKS among his marina and cruising friends. One boater gave him a place to stay; the marina found a place to store the items he had removed from the boat and recommended a local attorney to help with the legal issues. All gave him encouragement and applied some pressure to salvage the Charlotte R. He could not afford a professional salvor, and instead took to the cruiser’s VHF channel 13 on Sunday evening, appealing to the cruisers to attend a planning session on Monday morning at the marina. He repeated his appeal Monday morning on the VHF net, and more than twenty volunteers appeared at the meeting. Canadian Gino Arial offered his Grand Banks 32 trawler, Gallant Lady, for Charlotte R just off the beach on Isla Mujeres. Photo by Annie Duhaime, s/v Taloa. towing and for bringing back salvageable loose items from the Charlotte R. American the boat leave so late in the day, what did turn for the boat, sails, gear and outboard Tony Sanpere offered his large inflatable they plan to do at the Bank, why wasn’t engine. After the complexity of the salto carry a high capacity pump to keep the a proper watch being kept while hove to vage became apparent, the fees increased water level manageable in the hull once near a lee shore, how much beer was conto include the two GPS units and the cash it was afloat. The marina is in the harbor sumed, etc. The ultimate question is, proceeds from the “fire sale” held at the on the western side of the island, but the could this grounding have been premarina for the loose items brought there. trawler towed the dinghy and pump vented? The facts show, it could have Ken kept the clothing he was able to take around to the windward shore with ten been prevented. The answers to the other off the vessel. His cruising kitty is down cruisers aboard, including a few marine questions will have to remain with Ken to $300. engineers, to assist. Klopp, who requested confidentiality. A week after the grounding, most of At morning low tide, they bailed out The full story would benefit no one, and the gear had been sold, and the threat of the hull, stuffing cushions into the cracks drugs are not involved in any way. Ken fines for Gallant Lady had subsided. More that appeared. The pump was started and Klopp has lost his boat, the whole island meetings with the port captain are schedstanding by. At high tide, a tow line was knows his finances, the rumor mill is uled. Marina personnel and cruisers ralbrought from the Gallant Lady, which berunning overtime and the cruisers who lied, raising funds to help with expenses. gan towing the hull to deeper water. As tried to help feel badly the effort went A benefit pool tournament was held on the hull was freed from the rock, it besour. No one is happy about the navy’s Friday at the marina. A flea market on came apparent to bystanders, the bottom and especially the port captain’s unwillSunday there will help Ken sell the reof the fiberglass keel had been worn ingness and inability to help yachts in maining items, including seven sails in away. The encapsulated lead shot ballast distress. good condition. The crew of s/v Shadowfax escaped into the sea. “I could see through will give haircuts and raffle a new videothe keel and into the cabin!” said Sanpere. Additional information cassette of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, doThe hull was in danger of sinking in Ken Klopp was a yacht broker, boatyard nating the proceeds to Ken. He has been the deeper water, creating a hazard. The service and marina manager at Ft. Washoffered half-price monthly rental on a furtowline was released and the hull alington Marina, near the Capitol Yacht nished apartment on the marina grounds. lowed to return to shore. The hull will Club in Washington, D.C. “I really like Isla Mujeres,” said Ken. He have to be dismantled and carried away Property that Ken Klopp has for sale would like to stay on the island and find for disposal. The loose items taken from includes 12 acres in the Appalachian another boat. “I am born again. I have no the Charlotte R were brought back to MaMountains of southwestern Virginia, attachments now to the past… no more rina Paraiso to be sold for whatever Ken with a pond and a creek on a tributary of luggage. I feel liberated.” could get. He now has to face the finanthe New River. The house, built in 1917, cial issues brought by the port captain, needs repairs. Excellent trout fishing and Authors note who may fine him and Gino for “an illehunting are nearby. The area is economiAny competent mariner who hears the gal salvage operation,” i.e., no permits cally depressed. Price is “very” negoCharlotte R story will have many queswere purchased. The attorney agreed to tiable. Inquiries may be addressed to Mrs. tions that I have intentionally left unanhandle the legal issues and salvage in reCharlotte R. Klopp, (239) 543-9494. swered. Was anyone else aboard, why did 24

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On-The-Hook Along Florida’s Southeast Coast By Karen Hermanson

here are times when sailors have the need to just take off and go, without the hassle of detailed planning or advance reservations. There are also times when itineraries change despite our planning, and we are forced to find alternatives to our intended destination. For others, anchoring, or staying “on-the-hook,” is preferred simply for the freedom, privacy and cost savings it affords. In any case, if you Peanut Island near Lake Worth Inlet in the Palm Beach area. find yourself looking for overnight anchorage near Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami, this article covers some possibilities. I have anchored in these locations with my 36-foot sailboat that has a 5’6” draft and a bridge clearance of 54 feet.

PALM BEACH AREA The Lake Worth Inlet at Palm Beach offers a few overnight anchoring spots within minutes of entering the inlet. Peanut Island, which is immediately visible upon entry into the channel, is a good landmark to use for direction finding. In the turning basin area south of the island is a large area east of the Intracoastal Waterway where many boats are visibly at anchor. While it is possible to find a suitable place to anchor here with depths between 7-20 feet, this is a spoil area with several cable crossings. It can also get quite crowded during season. Because of these hazards, it may be best if you select a spot to anchor in this area that is south of GPS 26º 45’N. Another possibility is to anchor north of Peanut Island but south of the Sherman fixed bridge (Blue Heron Boulevard). Follow the ICW northward around the island to Red Marker #40. This is just to the northwest of Peanut Island. There is a slim area with eight feet of depth at low tide. Other boats can be seen anchored east of the channel and east of Peanut Island, but depths are shallow, and the current can create some dangers if the anchorage is crowded. At low tide, it is common to see people walking around Peanut Island and sunbathing on exposed shoals that surround the area. For larger boats with a bridge clearance of less than 65 feet, the north end of Lake Worth may be a more suitable anchorage. This anchorage, located 2.5 miles north of Peanut Island and just south of the PGA Boulevard Bridge, offers a good amount of space in 10-14 feet of water. From the Peanut Island area, go north along the Intracoastal to around 26º 50’N and anchor east of the ICW. There is a dinghy landing in North Palm Beach off PGA Boulevard/A1A at North Cove Point. Dinghies can tie up to a fence on 26

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CRUISING a little beach area. This area is also within easy walking distance of a supermarket and other shopping. However, thefts of even cablelocked bicycles and dinghies have been reported so it is not advisable to tie up here for an extended period of time. Another advantage of this anchorage is its proximity to beautiful John D. MacArthur State Park with its long expanse of beach along the Atlantic Ocean, picnic facilities and nature center.

The anchorage near the East Las Olas Boulevard Bridge in Ft. Lauderdale.

FORT LAUDERDALE AREA Port Everglades Inlet at Fort Lauderdale provides two overnight anchorages within 30 minutes of entering the port. Both anchorages require you to pass the 17 th Street Causeway Bridge and snake your way north along the Intracoastal for about a mile until you come to the large Bahia Mar Marina. Tucked nearby in a residential area, Lake Sylvia is not an anchorage easily visible to the The Lake Sylvia anchorage in Ft. Lauderdale. novice. To get there, head for the Bahia Mar Marina from the Intra-coastal channel, but just as you get to the marina, turn south along its seawall. Keeping the seawall close to port as you pass the marina will provide you with the deepest water as you enter the lake area. Head diagonally into the lake toward the western side (to your right) as you enter the lake so that you remain in deep water. Lake Sylvia provides anchoring in 6-10 feet of water on the west and south side of the lake. Shallow spots are primarily at the eastern and center portion of the Lake so exit the same way you entered. Just another half-mile north of Bahia Mar Marina and southwest of the East Las Olas Boulevard Bridge is an area maintained by the Ft. Lauderdale City Marina where moorings can be obtained for around $15/night. Since Lake Sylvia does not permit extended stays (daily law enforcement patrols ensure this) those wanting to be on-the-hook in Fort Lauderdale for periods of up to thirty days may want to choose this anchorage. Sociable sailors will usually find the company of several other sailboat cruisers moored here, although the limited moorings keep it from getting overcrowded. To obtain a mooring, simply call the dockmaster on channel 16. Both of these anchorages are within a short dinghy-ride of eateries and shopping. The mooring area puts you at the foot of the popular Las Olas strip and related nightspots via a dinghy 28

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landing at the foot of the Las Olas Bridge. Lake Sylvia is situated in a residential area but closer to the seafaring crowd and nightspots that surround the marinas. Several canals exit Lake Sylvia and offer quick access by dinghy back to the 17th Street Causeway area hotspots. Just make sure to duck under the lowslung bridges at high tide!

MIAMI AREA Entering through Government Cut at Miami offers several choices for anchoring within 45 minutes of entering the harbor. Due to security efforts and the high cruise ship volume, the main channel to the Intracoastal from Government Cut is often blocked and requires mariners to pass from the channel south through Lummus Island Cut (also known as Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cut). There are anchorages both north and south of either cut, so being rerouted should not be a deterrent to finding suitable anchorage. At the north side of the westernmost end of MacArthur Causeway (which borders the main channel), is Watson Island. Sailors will need to pass under a fixed bridge with a vertical clearance of 65 feet to get to this anchorage. Anchoring just northeast of Watson Island/Miami Yacht Club provides excellent holding in 6-10 feet of water and protection from waves and wind. While very busy due to tour boats and general boat traffic in the area, it www.southwindssailing.com

quiets down late in the evening. To avoid traffic patterns and cable areas, (cable extends from Hibiscus Island to Biscayne Island), please be sure to check your chart so that you anchor southwest of the cable area and channel. Anchoring as close as possible (given your depth) to Watson Island is advised. Watson Island is the location of the Miami Yacht Club. It has facilities available with reciprocal privileges for yacht club members and the Seven Seas Cruising Association. Non-members can land dinghies at its dock for a small fee. From this anchorage, you are a half-mile dinghy ride away from Miami’s popular Bayside entertainment complex (to the west) and a longer one-mile dinghy ride to South Beach (to the east). If you need provisions, there is a free dinghy dock next to the marine patrol station on the north side of the Venetian Causeway East Bridge. A supermarket is two blocks away, with shopping, laundry, and other amenities. Biscayne Bay is the body of water south of the Port of Miami and west of the Biscayne Flats that builds southward into the Florida Keys. Biscayne Bay offers a variety of overnight and destination anchorages. Just south of Miami, Rickenbacker Causeway is an easy-to-locate landmark as it is the only road to Key Biscayne from the mainland. Although it is a fixed bridge, its height at 76 feet should per- Key Biscayne Area. mit clearance for all but the tallest rigs. While I would not consider it to be a destination anchorage, the Marine Stadium on Virginia Key just north of the Rickenbacher Causeway offers fair holding in 7-9 feet of water. To get to the stadium, parallel the Rickenbacher Causeway, keeping the bridge within 100 yards of starboard. There is 8-10 feet of water here, making it safe for sailboats to pass. Go east toward the Rickenbacker Marina and then turn north before you get to the marina. The entrance to the Marine Stadium is just east past the marina. The depth of the bay is consistent, although it is shallow near the shoreline. While there are few amenities nearby other than the restaurant at the marina, my experience includes hearing dance music from a club lasting well into the night. This may not happen every night, so the Marine Stadium does offer a weather-protected and fairly easy to access anchorage in theNorthern Key Biscayne area. Off the western shore of Key Biscayne about halfway down (GPS 25º41.5’N, 80º10.6’W), is an anchorage known locally as

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CRUISING Nixon’s Harbor. With no shore facilities, no dinghy landing and quite a lot of local boat traffic, it is not a destination anchorage. What it does offer is good holding in 8-12 feet of water protected by Key Biscayne to the east and shoals to the north and south. It also offers a beautiful view of Miami and a quiet night’s sleep on your journey north or south through Biscayne Bay. Cape Florida’s No Name Harbor is a small area with 10 feet of depth located on the southern tip of Key Biscayne, in the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Just south of Nixon’s, the harbor offers full protection and some opportunity for sight-seeing. Dinghies can tie up along the park’s seawall for a nominal daily fee. There are showers available in the park and shopping, and amenities are accessible by taking the city bus that stops at the park entrance. Tours of the park are available, along with walking paths, fishing piers, and a lovely beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse provides a beautiful photo opportunity. If the harbor is crowded, the southwestern shore of the park provides the depth and holding needed for anchoring (8-12 feet). I prefer to anchor out along Cape Florida’s coast rather than the small harbor, since it provides a much more remote feel. I also enjoy the unique sunset views with nearby Stiltsville jutting out from the shallow landscape of Biscayne Channel. The negatives here are the early morning fishing boats that literally “wake” you up as well as the strong current caused by its proximity to the channel. Gaining in popularity is Dinner Key in Coconut Grove. It is located on the west bank of Biscayne Bay across from Key Biscayne. Look for the entrance channel at Red Marker 2 around GPS 25º42.5’N, 80º13.0’W. Follow the channel markers one nautical mile west/northwest to the marina and turn south at the Dinner Key Marina’s docks, keeping them to your starboard. At the last docking pier (pier 7) turn westward and look for the mooring

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buoys offered by Dinner Key Marina. For temporary anchorage, you can anchor in the small turning basin located on the northern side of the marina, near the Chart House and Monty’s Marina. When entering the Marina area from the channel, instead of turning south to the mooring area, turn north close to the western edge of the small island. As an anchorage, this area offers good holding in a mud bottom and protection in storms. This is a small area surrounded by shoals, so check your location and the depth. Use the minimal amount of anchor rode needed for safe holding. When anchoring in the turning basin, keep clear of the shallow water channels directly east as they are the primary exit for powerboats and racing club skiffs from the marinas (rather than the deep channel entrance that the larger sailboats use.) You can also anchor in a channel-like area on the southwest side of the Marina that parallels the Dinner Key channel entry. This is a shallow area with many shoals so anchor near the Red 6 through Green 13 buoys. Unfortunately, many derelict boats and sunken vessels are also in this area so keep a close watch on hidden obstacles when swinging at anchor. You can tie up your dinghy at the dinghy dock near pier 7 at the south end of Dinner Key Marina. Since it is directly exposed to public sidewalks and streets, theft is common. While not official, dinghies have tied up at the north end of the marina, along the wall near the point at the Chart House. Those anchoring overnight in the turning basin may find the Chart House seawall a more convenient location to access the mainland. Coconut Grove is just a few minutes walk from Dinner Key. The “Grove” offers plenty of restaurants and entertainment. Every possible amenity including Internet access, food, laundry, shopping, the post office and library as well as cultural sights are also within walking distance of Dinner Key.

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GATHERING

CSY Gam By Cindy Goebel

ampa tub wins Kahlua Cup. Adaptable draft. Christy Brinkley’s yacht for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. World cruiser. Inspiration for authors and artists. The boat? CSY. On May 16-17, 50 CSY owners met at the first “CSY Gam” in St. Petersburg Beach, FL. A gam is a traditional gathering of sailors, the history of which is rooted in whaling and commercial fishing when ships met at sea and the crews conversed. Organizers Ron Sheridan and Dorothy Knight are intimately familiar with CSY vessels. They sail Memory Rose, a CSY 44 pilothouse ketch, which is near the completion of a refit begun 12 years ago. In the near future they plan to depart on a cruise until “we’ve almost dropped dead or are too old or too afraid,” said Sheridan. Saturday morning at the Hurricane restaurant in Pass-a-Grille, Dave McCampbell of Soggy Paws gave a slide presentation, which covered his four year cruise to the Caribbean, Venezuela, Columbia, Central America and return to Marathon. He shared his experiences and equipment recommendations with fellow CSY owners. Malo’s Island Grill in Pasadena hosted the CSY Gam Saturday dinner in a room festooned with CSY photos and memorabilia. Owners swapped sea stories, maintenance tips and upgrade solutions. Guest speakers Bob Van Ost, past head of CSY charter, finance and building operations and son of CSY Yacht Corporation founder Jack Van Ost, and yacht surveyor Rick Shelley, former quality control and St. Vincent charter operations manager, reminisced and answered questions. Door prizes included a 17,000 BTU marine air conditioning system donated by Pat Peterson of Anchor Yacht Services of Tampa. “I got my start in the boat business at CSY and wanted to give something back,” said Peterson, a former CSY employee. Blueprints of rig design, interior layout and hull lines from original archives were donated by Rick Shelley. West Marine provided crew bags and key chains. Van Ost offered access for reproduction of an original portrait of a CSY by the wellknown maritime artist John Lutes. CSY yachts were built for the international charter trade and were intended to be world-capable cruisers. Proof that the concepts were valid is the worldwide address book of current owners. While many owners live in the United States, others reside in Panama, Scotland, Sweden, Italy, New Zealand, Tahiti, Trinidad, Bermuda, Holland, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, and the Abacos. The diverse CSY community includes a trial attorney, a retired navy commander, a former New York City fire fighter, and a commodore of the Pedro Miguel Yacht Club in Panama. Initially, CSY contracted for the manufacture of their vessels, not for private sale, but for use in their company-owned charter business, said Shelley. After several unsuccessful attempts to obtain the desired yacht from subcontractors, founder Jack Van Ost, described by Shelley as an “unpretentious flannel shirt and blue jeans kind of guy, a gentleman who could do business with a handshake,” had 60 pre-sold boats to produce. The decision was made to manufacture their own fleet. The first CSY was launched in the brutal winter of January 1977 in Tampa during a snowstorm. CSY management refined their designs through charter client questionnaires and dialogue with charter captains, yacht charter managers and dockmasters to compete with rival charter fleets of Morgan Out Islands, Gulfstars and Irwin yachts, said Shelley. The result was a roomy and robust sailboat with emphasis on structural integrity rather than on finish work. “The good news is that LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

the CSY sailed past the Morgans at almost every opportunity,” said Van Ost. In their heyday, CSY turned out one boat each workday, and produced in the neighbor- Chantey, CSY 44. Bill and Holly Hoopes en route to hood of 400 ves- CSY gam. sels, with approximately 185 boats in the charter fleet. CSY Yachts manufactured a few powerboats, but the vast majority were sailboats; a 33-foot, 37-foot and three versions of a 44-foot, a walkover, walkthrough and pilot house. The majority of CSY employees were passionate about boats, said Shelley. The kind of folks who, after a long workday, engineered boat systems on the back of napkins at Jim Bradford’s bar next door to the CSY plant, he said. The adaptable draft keel, which could be shortened by a foot, was a “radical concept which ran against the grain of every naval architect,” said Van Ost. After charter service, the keels of CSY yachts could be easily modified to meet the needs of private owners in shallow areas such as the Chesapeake, the Bahamas or Florida. He recalled with pride the Annapolis boat show where CSY was “the standard against which everything else was compared.” Shelley attributed the eventual demise of the company to a bad economic turn; skyrocketing oil prices and high interest rates. CSY turned to the recreational boat market for financial relief but was unable to recover. Van Ost said that for him, the CSY experience was “good, sad, and funny,” and despite the difficulties, “by and large, we still smile when we think about it.” Shelley concluded, “Twenty-five years later, I have to say it was a good company, a good boat and good people.” For more information contact the CSY owners group at csy@topica.com.

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A SAILOR’S WIND

PART II

A Fickle Fluid & Things In The Wind Dave Ellis

sailor uses a most fickle fluid to propel his craft. Wind is in visible, of course. But we have many clues as to its direction and intensity. We know that birds will face into the wind when not flying. About every tenth bird on a wire will face the other way for protection. Cows face the other way. It’s a fly thing. My then 12 year-old son once remarked that all the cows on the shore were turning to watch our race on a Tennessee lake. I recognized that they were responding to a new offshore breeze and won that race handily. The cows didn’t care. Nature can give clues to our wind. In the 1950s Harold and Harvey Parke were in a drifting race on their International 14 when Harvey called for a reach perpendicular to the upwind course to the mark. They found a new breeze and horizoned the fleet. “Birds like to fly when there is wind,” said my uncle Harvey. “They all stopped swimming and flew south to the new wind. So did we.” The best way to “see” the wind is the little ripples. Ignore the big waves and observe the ripples that are about an inch tall, apparently marching in parallel lines. The wind of the moment is pushing those ripples. They will show you intensity and direction of the wind on the surface of the water. The darker the ripples, the stronger the wind. A slick spot on the water may not indicate no wind. In downwind current there may be streaks of slickness; any oil residue will slick; a creosote piling, even when quite old, will create a slick on a hot day; the churning of a propeller will cause a slick lasting surprisingly long. From space a ship’s wake can sometimes be detected

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for a full day. Only far out to sea at night is the wind likely to be straight and laminar in flow, slowly veering in the northern hemisphere as the night progresses and the earth turns. We usually sail in areas with barriers to the wind, even if that be other boats to windward. Here are some principles that govern the sailor’s wind. Wind near shore tends to blow more nearly perpendicular to or from the shore. This effect goes quite a way off the shore, perhaps a half mile or more, in a curve to the ambient direction. At a point of land to windward that is not so high as to be a barrier, go straight at the end of the point, as you will get a nice lift whether you tack to one side or keep going on the other. Both sides of the point will be lifted as the wind flows more perpendicularly to the shores. The vortices from a wind blowing at an angle off a point tend to break off and flow downwind, continuing their spin. It takes a short while for the spin to form again at the point. So you may take advantage of a point of land quite some distance downwind of it. A blanketing wind shadow effect depends on how dense the barrier is. Only a very dense barrier does what one might expect, with near zero wind just downwind to it, to full strength at about 30 times its height. With barriers between about 30 – 80 percent covered, the wind is stronger close under the lee edge than it is a little farther out. This odd result explains how some lake helmsmen can creep along the very edge of a shore with spaced trees, while sailors further off the shore have less wind. The worst effect of blanketing of this “picket fence” in the wind is about 5 times the height of the open barrier. It has to do with the curl in the wind back toward the barrier at that distance. Wind increases to 90 percent of windspeed at 20 times the barrier height. Wind crossing a barrier at an angle has a little less, but still significant effect. Interestingly, a solid barrier in the wind will adversely affect the wind speed to about 9x to windward of the barrier! A 5x height can be estimated by holding your hand outstretched and measuring with your eye from thumb to end of pointing finger. If what you are looking at is apparently that height, you are in the area of the most blanketing. The distance from thumb to end of little finger is about 20x the height of the barrier. Behind the starting line of a huge Opti or Laser fleet, boats wallow even in a fine breeze. When a fleet of Ausie 18s or 49ers jibe their big asymmetrical chutes at a mark, the fourth boat and beyond end up with very little wind at that place in all but the strongest breezes. Experienced skippers make a very wide rounding to miss that vortex. An excellent source for learning about the sailor’s wind is the 1965 book Wind And Sailing Boats by Alan Watts. But the birds and cows knew long before. Next month we’ll conclude with sea breeze/lake breeze effects and some facts and figures. www.southwindssailing.com

RACING & REGATTAS GULFCOAST RACING KO SAILING V-15 CIRCUIT #1 REGATTA IN MISSISSIPPI MAY 9-11 By Gilly Chamberlain Every once in a while a regatta goes so well with the combination of tough competition, a good race committee, and club hospitality, that it seems untoppable. This was the case May 9-11 when Jackson YC hosted the KO Sailing V-15 Circuit #1 on the Ross Overall winners Brent Marsden and Heather Noel at the KO Sailing Circuit in Mississippi. Rachel Marsden photo. Barnett Reservoir (central Missisacross the dance floor looking lost. Fleet members chilled by the pool sippi) sponsored by North Sails and Harken. Fourteen boats the remainder of the night listening to guitar playing while others showed up that included locals, Texans, and Gulf Coast sailors slipped off to bed. who were thankful for conditions uncommon on the reservoir— Sunday came ugly. A front was coming through and brought some steady big breeze. Sailors were treated to Jackson’s hospitality, nasty thunderstorms. It eventually cleared, and it looked like a caras well as their brand spankin’ new clubhouse, and the sailing bon copy of the day before but from a totally different direction. Sailwas awesome! ors once again went out in “heavy air” mode and ready for the worst, The weekend started Friday afternoon with a clinic put on but to everyone’s surprise (except the locals) the breeze began to let by John Kolius under blue skies and 10-15 knots. This gave a up. The race started in 8 knots and trickled down to a drifter by the chance for locals to shake off the cobwebs and the Texans to finish. Gilly Chamberlain/David Muller (Bay St. Louis/Jackson) fistretch after their long trip. The focus of the clinic was mark nally put together a complete race and won. It was bittersweet, howroundings and transitions that were videotaped for all to see at ever, as sailing the race meant competitors could drop their worst the fish fry the next night. The video was a great teaching tool finish, and Chamberlain/Muller actually dropped a position in the because it doesn’t lie, and it gives a chance for EVERYONE to final standings (yuck). critique your sailing ability. Friday night was full of V-15 conMarsden/Noel held on for first place; second place was Carpenversations of how to get the most out of these planing machines, ter/Pavkov, and Kolius/Holmes finished third. There were several and sailors were anxious about the forecast for the next day that special awards given at the event as well. The North Sails Overcalled for 20+ knots. Achiever award went to Michael Turnbough for his hard work in The weatherman delivered! Sailors showed up at the club developing the Jackson fleet and making this regatta a reality. Thanks, (some fighting gravity storms) to the 20-knot breeze right in their Michael!! The other special award was the Harken Yacht Equipment faces, but there wasn’t enough space for the waves to get over Road Warrior Award that goes to the team that traveled the farthest. one foot so upwind planing was on everyone’s mind! The mornThis went to Wulf Focke and Meagan Mulhern from Houston, TX. ing began with a rigging/tweaking demonstration and last This was a great success, and Jackson YC set the bar for the reminute preparations for the big breeze. Sidestays were set on maining four circuit regattas. The KO Sailing V-15 Circuit has two very low numbers, and extra attention was paid to anything that stops in Texas, one in Port Arthur, and the final regatta in New Orlooked worn to be replaced. Modified Olympic and windward/ leans. For details, check out www.kolius-sailing.com and we hope to leewards were the courses of the day, and the race committee see everyone out there! was shooting for 5 races (ugh). The upwind legs were challenging with constant shifts and gnarly puffs, but reaches were aweRESULTS: Sail # followed by Skipper, Crew, YC, Fleet #, Total Pts., Place, some!! Luther Carpenter/Kelly Pavkov (New Orleans) set the 693, Brent Marsden, Heather Noel, HYC, 49, 8, 1; 1263, Luther Carpenter, Kelly Pavkov, SYC, pace by winning the first race with John Kolius/Stephanie 62, 10, 2 ; 445, John Kolius, Stephanie Holmes, HYC, 49, 16, 3; 825, Chad Wilson, Rachel Holmes (Shore Acres, TX) nipping at their heels in second. The breeze really poured on the second race, and the Texas team of Chad Wilson/Rachel Marsden took the gun with Marsden’s brother Brent in second. By the third race, Brent Marsden/ Heather Noel were dialed in and scored bullets in the next three races, giving them a comfortable lead after the first day. Kolius/Holmes had to eat an OCS, but with an anticipated throw-out race were fighting with Carpenter/Pavkov for second. There were private battles going on within the scorecard. Wilson/Marsden survived a brutal collision before the second race with a competitor (yours truly) that left Marsden seeing stars but motivated to a bullet and in third overall. The local fleet had Robert Muller and Mart Lamar rounding in the top positions at several marks. The breeze stuck around most of the night, which made for a very pleasant fish fry and free beer (imported) on the pool patio. Once again, JYC had delivered a great experience that not even a private wedding reception could slow down. Several sailors “accidentally” found themselves walking LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

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RACING & REGATTAS Marsden, HYC, 49, 17, 4; 46, Gilly Chamberlain, David Muller, BWYC, 62, 18, 5; 777, Wulf Focke, Megan Mulhern, HYC, 49, 27, 6; 884, Peter Gambel, Brady Meyers, SYC, 62, 38, 7; 1251, Robert Muller, Ron Kotfila, JYC, 68, 39, 8; 1243, Mart Lamar, Willem Lamar, JYC, 68, 41, 9, 4; John Galloway, Lee Herring, JYC, 68, 43, 10; 1144, Phillip Hubbell, Patrick Williams, SYC, 62, 44, 11; 1250, Michael Turnbough, Jay Flaherty, JYC, 68, 58, 12; 467, Jim Leggette, Don Pery, JYC, 68, 66, 13; 1278, Wallace Weatherly, Chancey Godwin, JYC, 68, 69, 14.

CAROLINA SAILING CHARLESTON RACE WEEK APRIL 24-27 By Jim Kempert The eighth annual Charleston Race Week proved to be a tough event for race management after four days of mixed-up Charleston Race Week. Sam Sharpe photo. weather on Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, with wind shifts and tornado warnings getting in the America finished seventh behind three out-of-town boats, said that way of some of the best racing on the harbor so far this year. even with the fluky weather and the slight drop in attendance, this A total of 77 boats showed up to race on two courses from year was a great success. “We were up in quality,” he said. “We April 24 to 27, with vaguely unsettling weather reports coming in saw a significant number of professional sailors on many of the during the days leading up to Thursday’s casual tune-up race. boats this year. The racing was very competitive, and determining Official racing was to kick off Friday, but by late morning the kind the Palmetto Cup was a challenge.” of dark skies that fool streetlights descended from the west and Competition was high across the board. Local skipper Ken news of nearby twisters chased the fleet off the water for the day. King, whose Sabre 38 Quintette usually spends a lot of time in front Reports told of frustrated competitors channeling their energy into of the fleet, finished fifth in a field of 10 D-Fleet boats. But in the at least one hotly contested Boggle game belowdecks. spirit of southern hospitality, King had nothing but admiration for All races were abandoned Friday, but things picked up on two out-of-town boats – Tom Bell’s Whisper and David Hauge’s Saturday with four races held in conditions ranging from a minor Streaker – that placed second and third, respectively: “They’re good squall in the morning to a drifter in the afternoon. In some ways it guys and great crews. They made it hard for us out there,” he said. was more a clinic in the proper layering of foul weather gear than “It was good to get some new boats in our fleet that are good and a boat race. belong there. They showed us that we are very beatable.” Sunday started late as a 90-degree wind shift forced both race Although both boats eventually lost out to local Lamar Walter’s committees to abandon their first races, which had deteriorated Gazaway, an unidentified crewmember from Whisper claimed that from windward-leeward courses into beam-reach drag races. Once this was “the best racing and the best parties and the best time I new courses were set and the boats sent off again, Sunday proved ever had on or off the water.” to be a showcase day for Charleston racing with a near-perfect 10Palmetto Cup winners (for the most competitive one-design 15 knots and sunny skies. and PHRF fleets) were John Lucas’ Melges 24 Beelzabubba and Roger This year marked the first time total attendance dropped for Elliott’s A Fleet J/120 Crosswave. Off the water, the winner of the the event, from a high of 84 boats last year to 77 this year. The trip for two to the Paris boat show courtesy of Beneteau USA was racing caliber remained high, however, as many of the participatNew Jersey’s Gerrit Schulze of the J/105 Max Power. ing A Fleet boats and J/105s had recently competed in Key West Race Week and SORC in Miami. Top three per fleet. For full results see www.charlestonraceweek.com. Melges 24 1. Beelzabubba, Lucas (5-1-4-3-3); 2. Moving Target, Martschink (7-5-1-5-1); 3. Race Week Chairman L.S. Carper, whose Melges 24 Captain No Tourism, Raymont (3-4-5-2-8). J/105 1. Dead on Arrival, Gunn (1-8-2-5-2); 2. Max Power, Schulze (4-2-6-1-5); 3. Planet B, Baker (8-1-5-2-3). J/24 1. Stirred not Shaken, Gray (1-2-1-2-3); 2. Uno, Charleston Community Sailing (3-4-5-1-1); 3. Sea Plane, Tilly (2-3-2-6-4). PHRF A 1. Crosswave, J/120, Elliott (24-1-1-1); 2. Outrageous, SR33, Jones (1-3-6-3-4); 3. Zapata, Cape Fear 38, Cape Fear Yacht Works (11-2-2-1-2). PHRF B 1. L’Outrage, Beneteau First 10, Gardner (1-1-4-2-1); 2. Patriot, Evelyn 32, Crawford (2-2-1-3-4); 3. Liquor Box, Tartan 10, Buckles/Simon (3-9-8-1-2).PHRF C 1. Adrenalin Rush, Beneteau First 8, McGillvray (3-3-3-2-1); 2. Cosmo, Pearson Flyer, James (1-8-1-1-2); 3. Avalon, S2 7.9, Siewert (2-6-2-3-3).PHRF D 1. Gazaway, Ericson 30, Walter (6-1-1-6-2); 2. Whisper, C&C 38, Bell (1-6-9-1-1); 3. Streaker, Peterson 34, Hauge (2-2-1-76).PHRF E 1. Projection, Wong (5-1-2-1-1); 2. Toasted Cheese, Messinger (4-3-5-3-3); 3. Nan Sea, Swan (1-2-1-10-10).

36TH ANNUAL EASTER REGATTA, LAKE MURRAY, SC By Jim Kransberger This year’s migration of J24 sailors to the Carolina Sailing Club’s 36th Annual Easter Regatta was but a boat or two less this Spring. This year’s flock was 47 boats, and they literally flew over the trees to get on Lake Murray in South Carolina. Seems that those who 34

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tend to the repair of the dam that creates Lake Murray saw this as a good year to lower the lake fifteen feet. The launch ramp, no longer reaching below the lake’s surface, was closed and a super-sized crane was substituted. It was a very BIG crane, suitable for lifting the boats over some very high pines. Although rumor had it the trees were 100 feet high, no boats were damaged, no great delay to the event. However, the Friday launchings were followed by the “Whiskey Sour Hour” for those of faint heart. One cannot say that the Carolina Sailing Club didn’t anticipate every eventuality. Saturday’s sailing nearly started on schedule. Shifting light winds were met by a highly competent and successful race committee. The RC victory was accomplished in weather sometimes ranging from just plain damp to wet, and light air. Starts, some long delayed, were near impossible for the RC to square the line, as the wind took 180-degree shifts as if in response to any signal they posted. It was a difficult RC task, and they did a creditable job in each race. As expected, with a 47-boat fleet, the start line was and seemed very long. The fleet made their bets, and most started at what they hoped was the committee boat favored end, leaving the Peter Beam’s J24 Tarheel rounds a mark at the Columbia Sailing Club Easter Regatta. He finmiddle of the line open to those who wanted ished fourth overall in the event. Jim Kransberger photo. options later, as the wind cycled right and left. If the air seemed wet and the breeze light on the water, the Saturday night after sailing activities were the offset mark to end all. An informal dinner was followed by the annual “Beer Slide” at a local pub. Clamp 2x4s to the edge of the bar, for the length of the bar, and start sliding glasses of beer. It was an aquatic shuffleboard and a very serious competition. You buy a beer, or as many beers as your beer budget allows, and let loose. Near cliff-hanging slides often emptied into the large garbage can placed at the bar’s end. From the collected fees, a $200 prize was given to the winner. In harmony with the occasion, the prize was pried from the winner’s grasp and offered as “a round for the house!” Sometimes it’s just hard to consolidate a win, even off the water. Sunday’s activities began with an Easter service, and the second day of sailing promptly followed. Again, the wind was light and hard to hold still. One unnamed competitor offered, “... we sailed in moderate wind for about eight minutes on Sunday; the rest we drifted.” This comment might be true for some, but the results sheet from the seven-race event show that Will Welles of South Freeport, ME, was consistently fast in light, shifty and sometimes wet air. He had three first place finishes, a second, 2 fourths and a ninth. Fact is he so horizoned the fleet in the last race that he had his boat lifted over the trees and onto his trailer by the time the second boat docked. If there is an interesting statistic, it is: First and second place boats were nameless. Could it be that signage causes wind drag? It was a good event. Carolina Sailing Club should be congratulated on a successful regatta under trying conditions. Why shouldn’t they be a good host? They’ve been doing the Easter Regatta for 36 years! Next year, the dam having been repaired, they can expect the 75-plus boat fleet usually attracted. RESULTS Top Ten Finishes: Place Name Boat Name Home Port Sail # Points : 1: Will Welles N/A S. Freeport, ME 3145 22; 2 Larry Flynn N/A N/A 5275 52 : 3 Mike Ingham Brain Cramp Rochester, NY 2918 62; 4 Peter Beam Tar Heel Jacksonville, FL 2502 LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

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MICHELOB MINI SERIES, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, SC, MAY 3 By Rona Garm The Wrightsville Beach Ocean Racing Association (WBORA) continued the season with their second regatta, the Michelob Mini Series. Sponsored by Jackson Beverage, this event follows the season-opening Bud Cup, also a Jackson Beverage event. A one-day event consisting of three short races, participants were beginning to believe the regatta wouldn’t happen when everyone arrived at the start to find no wind. Unusual for coastal North Carolina, sailors drifted for over an hour while Principal Race Officer Sam Barfield set a windward mark where he anticipated a breeze. Not too long after Barfield’s return to the starting area, Lloyd Beery receiving the Mug Trophy, and its contents. Photo by Patrick Edwards. the breeze began to fill – from the direction of the windHe lent the sailor from Orlando a Supercat 22 in 2000. Beery won ward mark! Crews scurried to stow lunch “fixins” and to get back the Mug Cup, beating traditional winner Roberts and son Eric into racing mode. from Palm City on his RC-30 for the Mug Cup for first boat in Little used muscles, both physical and mental, showed, as the 38.5-nautical mile classic on the St. Johns River. there were several boats OCS at the first start. Boats tweaked and This year, he let Beery borrow one of his Supercat 20s—Robtuned to make the most of each puff as crew members tried to erts designed the boat—and the owner of a custom shutter comfind their groove. pany and his crew, Jim Novak of Orlando, again returned the By the start of race two, the sun had disappeared and sailors favor by winning the Mug trophy for the “world’s longest river were enjoying the usual 12-15k sea breeze with one or two still sailboat race” on its landmark 50th anniversary. managing to get across the line just a little early. By the time of race “I wasn’t going to race this year,” said Beery, who added three, winds were closer to 20 knots, and whitecaps dotted the many that he had competed in 10-or-so Mug Races. “Bill called me waves as some boats headed in for the day. and asked me if I wanted a boat to race this year, so I took him Skipper Guy Staat (Evolution, Ranger22) states that new bow up on it.” girl Alison Styron did a phenomenal job during her first day. Not Beery bit the hand that fed him, so to speak, by covering the only did she do great doing what she was told, during the first leg course in 6 hours, 32 minutes, 56 seconds, 1:28 ahead of Tom of the third race, Styron also found some tangles that would’ve Worthmann of Bell on an Inter 30. Roberts, who has dominated created havoc at the next spinnaker set. the race with 14 wins of the Mug Cup—the last last year—came Aboard William Fuller, Jr.’s J24, Fear The Mullet, crew training in sixth overall, 2:15 behind Beery, on his RC-30, another of his exercises included a protest with Snickerz (Bob Cowen), the only designs. other J24 racing. New racer CC Robinson handled the Mullet’s midBeery also corrected out to win his Multihull D class under deck duties with “new-to-the-24-crew” me. the Portsmouth rating system, a rarity for the Mug Cup winner. After a challenging and competitive day on the race course, But as usual, it was a typical Mug Race, with the flukey sailors cleaned up to attend the Cinco de Mayo-themed awards winds of the big river between Palatka and Jacksonville making presentation at Seapath Yacht Club. With Scott Witherington of the winning a matter of tactics and just plain luck. local Margarita Man franchise on hand, good food, and plenty of “ It was really two races,” Beery said. “The winds were light Michelob product, sailors greatly enjoyed the party. and variable, but there was more after the bridge (at Green Cove After thanking PRO Barfield for running the regatta in the Springs, about halfway down the course). But it depended where changing conditions, Commodore Howard Ling announced the you were on the river. We were lucky. We picked the right (east) winners and presented awards. side and the wind filled in from the west.” John Karlof and the crew of the Catalina 30 Epsilon battled In fact, it really was two races, with a North Course for cruisanother long-time WBORA competitor, Warren McKinzie (San Juan ers with masts too tall to meet the 42.5-clearance limitation on 29, Myrmidon) to emerge victorious in the non-spinnaker fleet. the bridge at Green Cove Springs and the rest. The smaller boats, The only one-design fleet participants were the Ranger 22s including all the catamarans, which have won the Cup since 1967, with Charles Overbeck’s Eugenia (Charlie Kroger, helm) taking first. raced from Palatka, while larger boats started at the finish line Vamanos (Ling), Evolution (Staat), and Challenge (Dean) finished out and raced to Green Cove and back. the class. Even though the distance is the same, only South Course Despite protests and new crew, the spinnaker fleet was led by boats are eligible to win the keeper for the ornate German beer J24s –Fear the Mullet in first and Snickerz in second. stein from which the event takes its name. But Al Holt of Annapolis, MD., who won the first Mug Race in 1954 on a C-Scow, actually sailed his Soverel 33 Stalker in from the North Course more than a half-hour ahead of Beery. Unlike 50 years ago, he didn’t win the Cup. 50TH ANNIVERSARY MUG RACE 2003, JACKSONVILLE, FL The turnout for the 50th anniversary race was slightly higher By Patrick Edwards than in many past years, with 221 boats registered, and despite Bill Roberts probably needs to stop lending boats to Lloyd Beery. the light winds, 116 of those finished by the 8:15 p.m. deadline.

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Last year, 104 of 217 finished. Some years have been far worse. In 1992, only 37 of 308 entries made it. RESULTS: Mug Race The Rudder Club May 3 St. Johns River Jacksonville (Note on results: Due to staggered starts in which most boats started at different times - some as early as 7:30, others as late as 10:30 depending on ratings - many times, corrected and elapsed, are not listed. Also, normal progression of classes (A, B, C, etc.) may not be used. All results listed trophy deep as released by race committee and may not have been final at press time.) Perpetual trophiesMug Cup (first boat to finish), Lloyd Beery, Orlando, Supercat 20, 6:32:56; (rest of top five, time behind previous boat-2. Tom Worthmann, Bell, Inter 20, 1:28; 3. Clive Mayo, Miami, Nacra 6.0, 1:27; 4. Richard Lindberg, Jacksonville, Nacra 6.0, 8:24; 5. Richard Shipes, Eustis, Inter 20, 1:53). Commodore’s Trophy (first RC boat)-Lindberg Palatka C of C Trophy (first multihull cruiser)-Nelson Wright, Orkando, F25C Sullivan E. Howard Trophy (first dinghy monohull)-Bill Misenheimer, Sarasota, E-Scow Ed Burroughs Trophy (first PHRF boat)-Douglas Kessler, Marietta, Ga., Melges 24 Bobbie Lee Johnson Trophy (first all-female boat)-Pamela

SOME MUG RACE HISTORY By Patrick Edwards Albert Holt had been there before. But things were a lot different then. Holt, 65, was back sailing in the Mug Race, and just like the first time he sailed in the very first St. Johns River Classic at age 15, he was the skipper of the first boat across the line. But this time, Holt, now of Annapolis, MD., didn’t win the Mug Cup, which is awarded to first boat across the line, regardless of class or time. In 1954, when the race started, there was only one course, 38.5 nautical miles between Jacksonville and the upriver town of Palatka. Several years ago, because of the 45-foot clearance of the fixed Shands Bridge at Green Cove Springs, about halfway on the course, many big boats were banned. A second, “North Course” was adopted that allowed those boats to race from a start at the finish line and back, the same distance the vast majority of the racers cover from Palatka to Jacksonville. The catch is, the race rules state that only the first boat in on the traditional “South Course” is eligible to win the Mug Cup. Still, Holt was first across the line among the 116 boats that finished the race, on his Soverel 33 Stalker, winning what is called the Tall Ship Trophy for first boat in on the North Course and becoming the first monohull—in fact, if not in race rules—to get across first since 1967. “It was a great day for me and Tommy (Entenza, his crew aboard the wooden C-Scow they finished first on 50 years ago and who raced on Stalker this year),” said Holt, a Jacksonville native who now owns a marine electronics business in Annapolis and spent a week sailing the Soverel down from Chesapeake Bay for the race. “We kept looking back, wondering, ‘When are the cats going to pass us?’ “ he said. “We saw them behind us, but they were always so far back all we could see were sails.” Stalker finished just over a half-hour ahead of Mug Cup winner Lloyd Beery of Orlando and his Supercat 20. The finish created a momentary buzz around the sponsoring Rudder Club, but commodore Rich Brew said later there was little chance the rules would be changed in light of Holt’s achievement. “They are really two races,” he said. “Racing from Jacksonville to Green Cove Springs and back is different from racing from Palatka to Jacksonville. The conditions on the river are different on the different courses, and it’s not fair to compare them.” Nonetheless, everyone agreed that there couldn’t have been a more fitting end for Holt and for the 50th anniversary of “the world’s longest river sailboat race.” ”It was a great time,” he said. LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

Keene, Flowery Branch, Ga., Morgan 24 Down Pat Fred Austin Trophy (first boat crew under 19)-Ashley Saylor, Gray Ga., Raider 16 Flutterby Colin MacKenzie Trophy (first putnam county boat)-Chip Leibel, Palatka, Hobie 21 Archie Markland Trophy (first RCHS boat)-Ed Sims, Summerfield, Catalina 22 Sportsman’s Trophy (Sportsmanship)-Jeff Herter/Scott Dowling, Casselberry Corinthian Trophy (last boat)-Randall Stocker, Gainesville, Hunter 26 Steda North course (cruisers) Tall Ship Trophy (first boat)-Al Holt, Annapolis, Md., Soverel 33 Stalker John Saare Trophy (first PHRF boat)-Holt, Stalker J. Norman Brown Award (first multihull)-Gordon Lindblom, Jacksonville, Gemini 105M Fiddler’s Green Grace Rogers Trophy (first RCHS boat)-Dale Isenhoff, Orange Park, C&C 34 Island Time Class trophies (South course) Multihull B (corrected times)-1.Scott McCorkle, Longwood, Nacra 18, 7:12:33; 2.Tom Metts, Columbia, S.C., Supercat 20, 7:35:43; 3.Chuck Patch, Keystone Heights, Prindle 18-2, 7:52:30; 4.Marvin Dupree, Jacksonville Beach, Hobie 21, 7:59:22; 5.Bradley Butkovich, Gainesville, Windrider 17, 8:52:21. Multihull C-1.Chris Cordes, Jacksonville, A-Cat 18, 6:59:36; 2.Michael Binford, Gainesville, A-Cat 18, 7:21:02; 3.Dave Carlson, Gainesville, A-Cat 18, 7:10:18; 4.Shaun Jackson, Lake Park, Prindle 19, 7:34:09; 5.Phillip Giotto, Atlantic Beach, Prindle 19, 7:40:54. Multihull D 1.Beery, Supercat 20, 6:33:50; 2.Lindberg, Nacra 6-0, 6:46:01; 3.Jeff Bowers, Daytona, Mystere 6.0, 6:54:05; 4.Eddie Young, Port Orange, Hobie 21, 7:06:06; 5.Vernon Kuftic, Daytona Beach, Hobie 20, 6:58:59. Multihull E-1.Worthman, Inter 20, 6:17:36; 2.Mayo, Nacra 6.0, 6:26:51; 3.Shipes, Inter 20, 6:31:23; 4.Eric Roberts, Palm City, RC-30, 6:16:39; 5.Robert Lyman, Orange Park, RC-27, 6:26:01. Multihull cruiser-Wright, F25C, 7:22:13. Monohull A1.Meisenheimer, E-Scow, 7:53:47; 2.David Moring, Tampa, C-Scow, 8:47:57; 3.Spencer Wait, Jacksonville, Lightning, 10:11:40; 4.Saylor, Raider 16, 10:37:15; 5.Wayne Berkenmeyer, Ocala, Whaler Harpoon 5.2, 11:52:33. Monohull C-1.David Stage, Tallahassee, Flying Dutchman, 8:58:19; 2.Eric Oster, Stuart, Buccaneer 18, 9:37:21; 3.Jonathan Horenstein, Monroe, Mich., Highlander, 10:05:50. Hobie 18-Emory McLaughlin, Jacksonville; 2.Adam Haley, Palatka; 3.Lee Poidevant, Green Cove Springs. Hobie 16-1.Susan Edwards, Jacksonville; 2.Chandler Rozear, Gainesville; 3.Duke Angier, Saluda, N.C.; 4.Amber Burnham, Palatka. Flying Scot-1.Dave Strickland, Jacksonville; 2.Joe Byles, Orange Park; 3.Barry Bobek, Jacksonville; 4.Warren Keene, Jacksonville; 5.John Steinmeyer, Jacksonville. Catalina 22-1.Holman, Caribbean Soul; 2.Al Pivonka, Altamonte Springs, Bangarang; 3.Steve Winkler, Palatka, Second Wind. MacGregor 26-1.Henry Miles, Welaka, Looks Fast Too; 2.Jomae Potter, Winter Park Duck Soup. PHRF A (corrected times) 1.Sandy Cooke, Green Cove Springs, Pearson 30 Alacrity, 9:26:07; 2.Keene, Down Pat, 10:19:09; 3-David Weilacher, Fernandina Beach, Pearson 30 Easy Days, 11:03:20; 4.Thomas Jackson, Ocala, Hunter 22.3 Wynsum, 12:00:34; 5.Michael Sherlock, Dunnellon, Tanzer 22

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BELL TOPS SURVIVORS IN FERNANDINA RACE By Patrick Edwards Ocean racing can be a rough business off the northeast coast of Florida, and a handful of hardy sailors who survived 7-foot seas and winds of 20-30 knots on the nose to finish the North Florida Cruising Club’s Tommy Hall Memorial Race from Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach March 15 had that fact reinforced to them. Tom Bell’s C&C 38 Whisper was one of five of 12 boats that finished, taking first in the PHRF A class over Carl Geyer on Ranger 33 Tigress by just a second on corrected time, 7:06:467:06:47, over the 21.9 nm spinnaker course. “With two crewmembers throwing up, it just wasn’t any fun,” said Bob McClemens, who has won plenty of other less unruly races on his Beneteau 38 Bananas but who turned back this time. “It was a terrible day,” said Tom Davis, who finished third in PHRF A: on Cal 9.2 Ghost. “There was a lot of reefing and jib changing on the boats that finished.” Those included Bill Weinbecker on Hunter 35.5 MoJo, who covered the 18.9-nm non-spinnaker course in 6:18:05, to the 6:52:35 logged by Doug Rosen on Santana 30 Quicksand. The other seven boats registered in the race either turned back or were marked DNS. RESULTS Tommy Hall Memorial NFCC March 15 Mayport-Fernandina PHRF (21.9 NM) 1.Tom Bell, C&C 38 Whisper, 7:06:46; 2-Carl Geyer, Ranger 33 Tigress, 7:06:47; Tom Davis, Cal. 9.2 Ghost, 7:09:08. PHRF B (Non-spinnaker, 18.90 NM) 1.Bill Weinbecker, Hunter 35.5 MoJo, 6:18:05; 2.Doug Rosen, Santana 30 Quicksand, 6:52:33. Wave Regatta (WSS #1) April 5, Jacksonville, St. Johns R. PHRF A (Non-spinnaker) (7NM) 1.Tina Brady, J/24 Big Deal!, 2. 2:03:33; 2.Jodi Weinbecker, Hunter 35.5 Mojo, 2:14:21; 3.Penny Edwards, C&C 24 Lucky Penny, 2:29:52. Cruisers (6.5 NM) 1.Gleunna Curtiss, Olson 30, 2:08:28; 2.Joan Rogers, Santana 30 Quicksand, 2:39:06; 3.Anna Stili, Pearson 36 Bernouli, 2:54:06.DuPont Regatta EFYC, March 22, Jacksonville, St. Johns R. PHRF A (4.9 NM) 1.Bob Woolverton, 38

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J29 Cheetah, 50:38; 2.Tom Davis, Cal 9.2 Ghost, 51:34; 3.Carl Geyer, Ranger 33 Tigress, 52.13. PHRF B (Non-spinnaker) 1.K.C. Knapp, C&C 30 Sea Jay, 1:00:09; 2-Bill Quinlan, Taswell 44 Special Delivery 1:02:56; 3.Allen Jones, Pearson 36 Bernouli, 1:05:21. Spring River Race NFCC April 12 Jacksonville St. Johns R. (makeup of race postponed Feb. 22) PHRF (15.02 NM) 1.Hal Neill, Express 27 Talisman, 2:45:49; 2. Tom Davis, Cal 9.2 Ghost, 2:53:23; 3.Carl Geyer, Ranger 33 Tigress, 3:11:50. PHRF B (Non-spinnaker, 10.64 NM) 1.Jerry Rehfopf J/30 Showoff, 2:08:40; 2.Bob McClemens, Beneteau 38 Bananas, 2:23:43. Cruising 1.Manuel Lluberas, O’Day 272 Tenacious, 2:23:51; 2.KC Knapp, C&C 30 Sea Jay, 2:25:21; 2.Alan Jones, Pearson 36 Bernoulli.

2003 ST JOHNS TEA PARTY, APRIL 12-13 FLORIDA YACHT CLUB Local Snipe sailor Hal Gilreath with crew James Liebl have won the first annual “St. Johns Tea Party” in Jacksonville, Florida. The conditions were light and extremely shifty, but three races were completed, and everyone had a wonderful time. This regatta has been named after the tea-colored river and the new drink that has emerged to commemorate this event, “St Johns Ice Tea.” The Saturday evening party will now include a “tea tasting,” and participants are encouraged to bring their favorite recipe for tasting. The St Johns River is a marvelous place to sail. The water is flat, the weather is terrific, and the Florida Yacht Club is exceptional. The Snipe class is no stranger to this venue, and we are excitedly returning after way too long of an absence. Hal Gilreath has recently moved to Jacksonville and has made a great effort to get us back on the “tea-colored” river, and we appreciate it. Saturday the wind backed off after a wild cold front moved through the southeast bringing 30-knot gusts from the northwest for two days along with cloudy skies and cool temperatures. But when it came time to start sailing, it was beautiful. The wind was light and variable as the northwest predicted wind had a difficult time getting established. Rick Preston, as PRO, was having a frustrating time trying to get the course set with frequent 180-degree shifts and anything from 0-8 knots. After repositioning three times and waiting for almost two hours, an average wind could be determined from 290 degrees at 6-10 knots, and the first race was starting. A simple windward-leeward course, twice around with the RC in the middle was signaled. Steve and Kelly Suddath started at the pin end, heading up-current (remember this is a river), and staying in the waves of pressure, made it to the windward mark first and stayed out front the whole race. This is very impressive considering all of the huge shifts in direction and strength that were encountered during this 45-minute race, and the fact that he was sailing a borrowed boat and had not sailed a Snipe for many years. The second race was in similar conditions, but the crews seemed to be sitting on the same side of the boat more than the first race and occasionally hiking. Again the current was strong from the left side, spinning the RC signal boat 90 degrees from the wind for the start. The left was therefore favored, but the leaders stayed in pressure and kept their boat moving better than the rest of the fleet in these very frustrating conditions. Hal Gilreath and James Liebl made it to the weather mark first; however, Gonzalo Diaz and Greg Saldana were right on their transom and going fast. The fleet had to gybe frequently, since the shifts were just as impressive downwind as up. Charlie and Michelle Bustamante moved inside and were able to round in second at the first leeward mark, and Greg Griffin and Alan Capellin also slipped ahead of Gonzalo and Greg at this mark. By the second leeward mark Greg and Alan had moved into second, and Tarasa Davis and Paul Abdullah had worked into third. As they approached the finish line, the wind dropped significantly, creating a high-tension, slowmotion drama. The RC momentarily considered a third race for the day; however, the dying breeze was going fast, and it was wise to head in. The Florida Yacht Club put on a great spread of barbeque and www.southwindssailing.com

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RACING & REGATTAS vegetables with wonderful chocolate dessert. This was the perfect finish to a wonderful day on the river. Sunday was supposed to have 6-8 knots from the northwest to north; however, there was a flat calm as everyone gathered at the club for an early morning start. Appropriately the races were postponed from shore, and we enjoyed coffee and donuts in the shade of the club’s new “Fleet Activities” building next to the pool. This is a beautiful club. By 1000 a gentle westerly started to fill in, and the fleet drifted out to the sailing area. A very short course was set since the pressure was so light, and a sequence was started. Everyone including the RC was frustrated with this race, with light breeze on the course from opposite directions at the same time, making it challenging just to complete the course. The awards were beautiful engraved wood plaques. The Snipe class thanks the race committee, the Florida Yacht Club, and all of their volunteers for hosting this wonderful event and making it possible for Snipes to return to Jacksonville. The flock will be back in force next year.

WEST FLORIDA RACING SARASOTA ONE-DESIGN MIDWINTERS, MARCH 22-23 By Jim Barr, regatta chairman The Sarasota One-Design Midwinter took place on Sarasota Bay 0n March 22-23 with nine one-design classes and 73 boats. Saturday saw a wait on the water for a late sea breeze that finally materialized at around 2 in the afternoon. Two races were held for most, but the smaller boats managed to get in six races on a shorter course.

Sunday began with heavy rain, but it cleared by 11 and all fleets got in at least one race with the wind shifting wildly back and forth. The race committee under the direction of Sandy Sundberg did three courses with the other two headed by Cindy Clifton and Allen Becker. As usual, club manager Pat Murphy and his staff did an outstanding job of running the regatta. ¡lace; sail number, name 420 Class; 1; 3542; R & G ASHLEY; 2; 1; ADRIAN KIRCHNER; Albacore Class 1; 6701; DAVID BYRON; 2; 6434; PETER DUNCAN; 3; 7700; CHRIS GORTON; 4; 7414; JEFF BEITZ; 5; 8021; JIM GRAHAM; 6; 7499; DAVID HUBER; 7; USA5923; DENIS T. WETTLAUFER; 8; 6898; DOUG FOORD; 9; 7380; SASHIA MOONEY Daysailer Class 1; 61; STUART SMITH; 2; 14061; DON PERRY; 3; 2917; DEL FOSTER; 4; 6962; CHRIS COOKSON; 5; 275; ERIKA SEAMON; 6; 1128; SCOTT GRAHAM; 7; DS3101; JOHN R. (DICK) PITMAN; 8; 13155; PHILIP J STUTES; 9; 1252; DARIN O’NEAL; 10; 14083; GERALD WALTON; 11; 967; HANK EPSTEIN; 12; 8260; KEVIN FLANAGAN; 13; DS17; FRANK FECZHO; ESCOW Class 1; SF99; JIM BARR; 2; 808; DOUG KRESGE; 3; E8; JOHN JENNINGS; 4; WA12; BILL MISENHEIMER; 5; W18; CHRIS KEITEL; 6; 36; BRUCE HILTON; 7; 111; ISAAC LEESTMA; 8; MU1; BILL MONSMA; 9; BO58; MILTON THRASHER ; InterCanoe Class 1; US213; TED VANDUSEN; 2; USA201; ANDERS PETERSON; 3; 219; BILL BEAVER; 4; USA220; GEORGE SAUNDERS; 5; 208; TIM LLEWELLYN; 6; 175; JARED HOURIHAN; 7; 191; KEN PARKER; 8; USA216; KARL WITTNEBEL SANJUAN21 Class; 1; 2402; JOHN HOUSE; 2; 2101; STUART SMITH; 3; 2430; JOHN DAVIS ; Santana20 Class ; 1; 900; DAN BORRER; 2; 258; CRAIG EKMAN; 3; 568; ALAN SHEDD; 4; 005; DOUG MESSER

SUNFISH PAN AM TRIALS, SARASOTA SAILING SQUADRON, APRIL 25-27 By Amy Linton Skipper Jeff Linton of Tampa earned the chance to represent the United States at the 2003 Pan Am Games in Dominican Republic. The Pan Am Trials for Sunfish were hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron at the end of April and drew 35 boats from around the country. Hank Saurage of Louisiana led the competition early, while current North American Sunfish champion Marcus Eagan and Sarasota hometown favorite Chip Clifton were also in the hunt. With four bullets, however, Linton was nearly untouchable. According to the US Olympic Committee, which organizes the Pan Am Games, the Sunfish sailing class will go on as planned, although rumors have swirled around the Dominican Republic’s ability to host the complete games. The Pan Am Games are scheduled for August 1- 17. RESULTS 1. Jeff Linton, Tampa FL 3, (10), 1, 1, 1, 2, 1. 9 points total; 2. Marcus Eagan, Bay St. Louis, MS, 4, 2, 8, 3, (9), 1, 3. 21 pts; 3. Hank Saurage, Baton Rouge LA, 1, 1, 10, 2, 7, (18), 8. 29 pts; 4. Charles A. (“Chip”) Clifton, Nashville TN, 9, 8, 4, 4, (OCS), 4, 6. 36 pts; 5. Rod Koch, St. Petersburg FL, 7, 5, 7, 6, 6, (8), 5. 36 pts; 6. Tom Whitehurst, Pensacola FL, 14, 6, 5, 7, 2, 12, (DNC). 46 pts; 7. John Kolius, Clear Lake TX, 5, 7, 9, 14, 4, (16), 9. 48 pts; 8, Clinton Edwards, Bay St. Louis, MS, 15, 9, 3, 9, 8, (23), 14. 58 pts; 9. Larry Suter, Miami FL, 11, 13, (16), 11, 3, 9, 13. 60 pts; 10. Dave Olson, Sarasota FL, 18, 17, 13, 5, (19), 6, 2. 61 pts.

SUNSHINE, GOOD WIND MAKE FOR PERFECT COMPETITION AT SAILFEST 2003 IN SARASOTA MAY 3-4 By Morgan Stinemetz The second day of Sail Fest was as good as the first, with enough wind to make the competition hum and plenty of sunshine. Excellent race committee and scoring work made for an overall smooth-as-silk regatta. Winds got as high as eight knots, which is enough to sail by but not enough to cause white knuckles in the 150-boat fleet. The regatta is run by the Youth Sailing Program (YSP) and has a heavy emphasis on youth sailing. Price Hartenstine of Sarasota put together the best eight race See Racing & Regattas continued on page 44 40

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Sailing In The BVI Can Be An Electrifying Experience By Carol Bareuther Photos by Dean Barnes

BVI marine surveyor, Bill Bailey, had what you could call an “electrifying experience” during the second day of racing at the BVI Spring Regatta, April 4 to 6.

General Virgin Gorda. Overlooking North Sound, where layday activities took place and the Bitter End Yacht Club‘s location.

hick in the middle of a wicked squall, his Hughes 38, Second Nature, was hit by a bolt of lightning that sparked down the forestay and backstay. Bailey’s crew on the rail got zapped, but Bailey received a bigger jolt as the bolt jumped the gap and hit the wheel. “I had sparks coming out of my fingers,” he said. Undeterred, Second Nature did win its Jib & Main class. Fortunately, few crews on any other of the record 139 boats competing got zapped. Atypical weather aside, this year’s bumper entry of skippers and crews from the Caribbean, U.S. mainland and Europe - whether they had brought their own boat down to race or bareboat chartered - points to the British Virgin Islands increasingly as the yachting capitol of the Caribbean. Located in the northwest corner of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands - about 70 miles east of Puerto Rico and a half-day’s sail from the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas or St. John, the sixtysomething islands, islets and cays that make up this British territory offer a Baskin Robbins sampling of anchorages that provide both laid-back and jam-packed party appeal. There’s even a boatload of boater-friendly services like well-equipped yards, soupto-nuts provisioning and even multiple locales to access the Internet. This year, the Spring Regatta Committee decided to take advantage of this ideal cruising destination and expand the event to a week of racing. A three-day Sailing Festival took the form of destination racing, while the traditional three day regatta that followed also saw a break from windward-leewards in the Sir Francis Drake Channel with an attempt at some tour racing. Sailors obviously liked the idea. “We really had no idea how many boats would show up,” said Bob Phillips, race committee chairman. We knew the Sailing Festival was a good concept and thought that ten to fifteen boats would be a nice number, so of course we’re extremely pleased with 38.” LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

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BVI The majority of Sailing Festival competitors hugged the coast as they beat up the south side of Tortola, the BVI’s largest island and home to its capitol of Road Town. Then via a cut past The Dogs, a foursome of uninhabited islands floating between Tortola and Virgin Gorda to the east, the fleet continued its way from Beef Island Bluff to Prickly Pear Island, Colquhoun Reef and the entrance to Virgin Gorda’s North Sound. A short beat from the channel markers found the finish line off Bitter End Yacht Club and perennial Caribbean racer and Detroit, MI, resident, Bill Alcott’s Andrews 68 Equation, first over the line with a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes and 33 seconds. St. Maarten’s Frits Bus, on his Melges 24, 2 Contact Carib, is always a hot racer—and a colorful one, too. The Bitter End Yacht Club hosted layday activities like the ing lightning and ear-piercing thunder that descended over the seas Coconut Man Triathlon, an event Day Two gave way to a final day of breathless calm. A decision to that started and finished at the send both the racing and bareboat cruising fleets around Tortola property’s rum pub and infor a bit of tour racing ended in abandonments. The boats that were cluded Hobie Wave sailing, ocean making headway in the no-wind conditions were the only ones kayaking and a 500-foot climb to who cared. The rest just did what any Caribbean sailor does when a scenic overlook. Those not in times get tough - head to the bar. the triathlon enjoyed what the In this case, the de rigueur congregating place for boaters in Bitter End is best known for: being the BVI is the Willy T, a 100-foot steel schooner anchored in The a sailor’s Disney World of yachtBight at Norman Island that serves as a floating bar, restaurant and ing and watersports activities. party headquarters for nautical types. Yes, we were there that SunAfter the layday, twentyday afternoon. Loosened up with a bit of rum, sailors will tell all eight boats sailed the pursuit their salty tales , even the ones that are electrifying. race back to host marina, Nanny Cay. Ten skippers, seeing high Customs & Immigrations: winds and lumpy seas from a For U.S. citizens, passport, or birth certificate, voter’s registracold front that would add ziption card or driver’s license and photo ID required of all crew. Capzap excitement to the rest of the tain only is required to go ashore and present ship’s papers and weekend, decided not to race crew ID. Clear-in facilities are located at: West End and Road Town, back, thus saving their sails and Tortola; Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke; and St. Thomas Bay, Virgin not risking any breakdowns for BVI Marine surveyor Bill Bailey, achis award for winning the CruisGorda. Hours are M-F: 8:30 to 4:30, Saturdays 8:30-12:30. the regatta ahead. One of the cepts ing Class on his Hughes 38, Second competitors, Cameron MacColl, Nature, with the drawing of a lightA Selection of BVI Marinas aboard his Nittan II, wasn’t ning bolt on his forehead. Bitter End Yacht Club. North Sound, Virgin Gorda. thrilled by the weather, but he and Tel: (284) 494-2746. Web: www.beyc.com his partners were pleased to offer the first Nanny Cay Cup to the win- Nanny Cay Marina. Tortola. Tel: (284) 494-2512. ner, New Hampshire’s Tom Mullen on his Antrim 27, Rhumb Squall. Web: www.nannycay.com MacColl, and four other Scottish partners, purchased Nanny Soper’s Hole Wharf & Marina. Frenchman’s Cay, West End, Cay in 2000 for $5-million and have given the property a total refurTortola. Tel: (284) 495-4589. Web: www.sopershole.com bishment. Perched on a 25-acre inlet just west of Road Town, the Village Cay Marina. Road Town, Tortola. Tel: (284) 494-2771. 180-slip facility boasts a Travelift and repair services, hotel, restauWeb: www.villagecay.com rants, bars, and bases for dive and charter operations including Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Virgin Gorda. Tel: (284) 495-5500. Horizon Yacht Charters. Nanny Cay is one of nine marinas on Web: www.vgyh.com Tortola. The island’s tenth and newest marina, the 25-slip Hannah Bay about a mile to the east of Nanny, is set to open by the end of 2003. Bareboat Companies Represented in the BVI: Nanny Cay proved the place to be during the last evening of Conch Charters, Footloose Sailing Charters, Horizon Yacht the regatta. Just before the awards, the Sea Urchin Shops treated Charters, Sunsail, The Moorings, TMM Bareboat Vacations & Trade Wind Yachts sailors to a swimsuit fashion show poolside. By this time, however, many sailors were feeling no pain. Yes, Resource: as the traditional regatta got under way, Caribbean typical brisk BVI Marine Guide, Shore Side Services, Ltd., P.O. Box 3069, winds and sunny skies did greet the fleet for Day One. But the blindRoad Town, Tortola, BVI. Web: www.shoresideservices.com 42

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RACING & REGATTAS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40) series in the Red, White and Blue Opti fleets, which race together. He was tested by Sam Blouin of Tampa, who had the same score, but the tiebreaker was decided in Hartenstine’s favor because he had three first-place finishes to Blouin’s one. “I was watching out for him, making sure that I was not too far behind him when he was ahead. I have raced against him before, at Davis Island. I got second and he got first,” said Hartenstine, a 14-year-old ninth-grader at Pine View School for the Gifted. The Red Fleet was won by Hartenstine. Paul Polgar of Clearwater was the winner in the Blue Fleet. Michael Boecker of St. Petersburg took the White Fleet. The top sailor in the Opti Green Fleet was Andrew Pate of Naples. The Laser one-design class was taken by Brian Watts of Tampa. The Laser Radial class went to David Hernandez of Fort Myers. Ron Petsch of Sarasota, a crackerjack junior sailor who has grown bigger and sails bigger boats, took the Flying Scot one-design class with a line score of 2-(4)-4-1-1-1-3-3. E-Scow stalwart Jim Barr of Sarasota posted seven bullets in nine races to win his class going away. The 420 class was taken by Chris Vetter of St. Petersburg, who inched by second-place Timothy Murphy by a single point. It was Conner Blouin of Tampa who placed first in the 15boat Sunfish class. Charlie Clifton of Sarasota, sailing a SR 21 named Jennifer Fitzgerald, won the four-boat PHRF spinnaker class. Doug Deardon’s Impulse 26, In Tune, was tops in the fourboat PHRF non- spinnaker class. 44

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2003 BAY BIKINI CUP RACE RESULTS Well, it was a beautiful day with about 10 mph winds and fair seas (outside of the occasional powerboat wake). With the help of my friends Dino and Lance for race committee (Lance brought his 19-foot sailboat out for the R/C boat) we got 3 races off. Results: 1, Lillian Epstein/Abby Shame on a Daysailor 2, Ellen Henderson on a Sun Fish; 3, Jessica San Martin on a Sun Fish; 4, Karen Tedder/Joann Gitchel on a Capri 14.5; 5, Sophia San Martin on a Sun Fish; 6, Kayla Droghici on a Sun Fish; 7, Michele Miller/Brook Shaffer on a Chrysler Pirateer www.southwindssailing.com

SHORT TACKS 2003 FLORIDA REGIONAL SUNFISH CHAMPIONSHIPS, MAY 17-18, MYC By Richard Oliver Melbourne Yacht Club was this year’s host for the above championship, which was held on the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway in Brevard County. The weather on Saturday was hot, sunny and humid. The wind from the ocean was in the 10–15 knot range, and the waters caused the dinghies no problems from any wind chop. Four races were held this day, with the race committee providing variety in the courses and distances raced. Thirty-two boats started the day, with 31 still in the hunt at the end of the day, and a young girl finding the conditions a little much for her lightweight frame. There was only one breakage—a mast on Jeff Olsen’s boat during the second race—but a quick change, facilitated by one of the chase boats making a trip back to the club for a replacement borrowed from one of the club’s own boats, meant he only missed one race. However, if the rest of his performances mean anything, the breakage probably cost him two places. All the races provided close competition, with many overlapping mark roundings and finish line contests. Jeff Linton proved almost unbeatable, taking three first places and a second. In the ladies championships, being held as races within races, Mindy Strauley held a commanding lead, having been the first lady to cross the finishing line in all four races. That well-known master sailor, Dick Tillman, led the masters, and was in fifth place overall at the end of day one—within striking distance of the podium, but unlikely to add another championship notch to his tiller. At the end of the day’s racing the boats returned to the yacht club to be met by the ground staff with their trolleys on the launching ramp, keeping any delay to a minimum, before heading to the relative cool of the clubhouse where cold libations awaited, followed by a meal, before retiring to regroup for the early Sunday start. Sunday again gave us hot, sunny and even more humid weather than the previous day, but with lighter winds less able to keep the heat effect down. The start of racing was delayed as the winds steadily backed from the southeast, with the race committee waiting until a steady direction was forthcoming. The first race was held in steady winds, with more good close class racing taking place. A few sailors found the decreased winds more to their liking and improved their positions, and some were exceedingly grateful for the chance to discard a race. After this race the wind backed, causing the course to be considerably adjusted before the second race could take place, during which time the forecast storms could be seen over the mainland, but not interfering at that time. After the second race, which meant most of the sailors reverted to previous form, thunder and lightning could be seen ashore, and the race committee decided to declare the regatta complete. The trophy winners were: first lady sailor, Mindy Strauley (Casselberry); first youth under 18, Chris Alexander (Cape Coral), who was also fifth overall, a magnificent achievement for a 17year old, but not surprising as he also happens to be the number one youth sailor in the country; first master (over 60), David Olson (Sarasota), who is also a past champion Laser and Sunfish master, beating out our own champion, Dick Tillman, by one point, and the overall champion was Jeff Linton (Tampa), a clear winner who has too many championships to name. More sailors entered this championship in Florida, which LOCAL NEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS

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was a qualifier for the next World Sunfish Championships, than for some years, which does nothing but enhance the reputation of the sailing in Melbourne, and also the organizational skills and commitment of Melbourne Yacht Club and its members to promoting all types of sailing in the area. MYC’s next regattas will be the 25th Annual Mermaid Regatta in September (ladies only), its fall regatta in October (anyone and everyone), and the biggie, the International Masters (Over 40) World Sunfish Championships to be held in March 2004, where at least 100 boats from all over the world are expected to compete. Details of these events and the club are available at the club Web site, www.melbourneyachtclub.com.

TAMPA BAY TO CUBA RACE CANCELED The 1st International Sail-Cuba.com Regatta originally scheduled for May 3-9, has been canceled. Beyond saying that talks are being held with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control, no further comments were offered by the race organizer, Exit Solutions. Go to http://www.sail-cuba.com/ for more information and contacts.

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SHORT TACKS THE WORLDS LARGEST YACHT RACE By Cherie Sogsti Gentlemen, stop your engines. On April 25, 461 boats cut their engines, hoisted their mains, and unfurled their jibs to start the 2003 Tommy Bahama Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race without a bang. It was the twirl of a flag that set the yachts sailing destined to change their The Newport to Ensenada Race. latitude. Is that a car/powerboat in the Yachts of all kinds com- race or is it real shallow here? peted in the race from South- Cherie Sogsti photo. ern California to Mexico. Any sailor knows that bigger is not always faster. But, this year younger didn’t mean faster, either. A Cal 25 (a vessel over 30 years old) won the race. Don Albrect, captain of Valkyrie completed the “World’s Largest Yacht Race” with the fastest corrected time. You can spend millions of dollars on a sleek racing yacht, but it won’t guarantee you a victory. The magnificent yachts were a sight to behold for the hundreds of Southern California residents who gather each year to watch the vibrant sails billow in the wind and sail off towards our Latin neighbors. Gone are the days of only white sails. Today’s sailing races erupt with a kleidoscope of mainsail colors. Racing yachts are now hoisting mains as colorful as their spinnakers. Among the record setters this year was Disney’s Pyewacket (a 77-foot Reichel/Puch), which set a new monohull course record (10:44:54.) Roy Pat, Disney’s son, skippered Pyewacket while first-to-finish honors went to Bill Gibbs, who crossed the finish line in 10 hours and 21 seconds on Afterburner, his 52-foot catamaran. Another sailing veteran, Dennis Connor, raced on his Cal 40 Persephone and took third place after all the times were corrected. Next year will be the 57th consecutive year that the 2003 Tommy Bahama Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race will be held. It is scheduled for April 23, 2004. More detailed information about the 125-nautical mile race can be found at www.nosa.org.

AROUND ALONE UPDATE On May 1 Bernard Stamm sailed his Open 60 Bobst Group Armor Lux, into Newport, RI, to win the Cass 1 Around Alone Race. This was Stamm’s fourth first place victory in a five leg around the world race. His total time was 115 days, 18 hours, 27 minutes and 23 seconds. This is one day less than Soldini’s time in 1998, the last Around Alone race, although Stamm raced

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a course which was 13 percent longer than Soldini’s. His average boat speed was 10.36 knots Next came Italian skipper Simone Bianchetti aboard Tiscali. On May 2, he informed his shore team that he would be arriving the next morning but was worried about the strong winds and the strength of his mast, since he could put only one reef in his mainsail. His suspicions proved correct as his mast broke in the predawn hours. “I immediately started Bernard Stamm to secure the mast to see if I could Around Alone Class 1 winner save it. If I could keep that section of Roy Riley, Marinepics the mast in the boat, I knew I would be able to make the finish. In any case I knew I was going to make the finish even if I had to swim towing the boat.” He was just 30 miles from the finish, but managed to rig enough sails to tack slowly into port and cross the line on May 3 to take third overall in Class 1. Thierry Dubois, aboard Solidaires, came into port that same day to take an overall second place for the Class 1. On May 4, Bruce Schwab on Ocean Planet crossed the finish line to take fourth place in leg 4 and fifth place overall for Class 1. He was followed the same day by Emma Richards on Pindar, who took fifth in the leg and won a fourth place overall. Another arrival on May 4 was Brad Van Liew on Tommy Hilfiger Freedom America,who crossed the finish line to win the Class 2 race. He spent the last 24 hours of the race in some of the worse conditions of his sailing career, with 40 knots of wind on the nose and no sleep the previous two days. He was relieved to reach port. The only Around Alone veteran, he also became the only skipper to win all legs of the race. May 5 brought the arrival of Tim Kent on Everest Horizontal, placing second in both leg 5 and in the overall race for Class 2. The following day Kojiro Kuraishi on Spirit of Yokuh came into port to earn a possible third overall in the same class. On May 11 Alan Paris, on Open 40 BTC Velocity, became the first Bermudan to do a solo circumnavigation and earned a possible fourth overall in Class 2. Derek Hatfield on Spirit of Canada continued on his northward trek toward Newport, after getting a new mast during leg 4 and a late start in leg 5. If he finishes in Newport in reasonable time, he will gain a third overall in Class 2, pushing Spirit of Yokuh and BTC Velocity to fourth and fifth places, respectively. The Around Alone race began on September 25, 2002, and finished approximately eight months later. All but one of the boats rested in port in Newport, RI, by May 11. The race had several dismastings and three who retired early from the race, but overall the race was marked by nine (with one currently still heading towards the finish) successful around alone campaigns. And it will all happen again in 2006 under the new name 5-Oceans.

WINNER OF WINDCRAFT AMATEUR TROPHY ANNOUNCED FOR 2002 By Don Wigston, Windcraft Inc. www.Corsairtri.com The Windcraft Amateur Trophy is awarded by Windcraft to the skipper and crew of the all amateur team with the best overall performance in the annual series of events that were sanctioned by the FCA for the Corsair Cup and Farrier Trophy. In this context “all amateur crew” means that the boat was sailed in all qualifying events without the help of any marine industry professionals—professional sailors, boat dealers or brokers, sailmakers, etc. Past winners have been Dennis Neuman from Massachusetts and David www.southwindssailing.com

Shneider from Michigan. For 2002 Matt Scharl and the crew of his F-25C Gamera (Mark Zaranski and Jeff Przyby) topped the scoreboard, with stellar performances at the Chicago NOOD (first place in the multihull fleet); the 2002 Corsair Trimaran Nationals (second place overall), and the Chicago Mac Race (second place in the multihull fleet). In this race they were joined by crew member Kevin Alcock. Many thanks to Mark Segraves from Chicago for his painstaking hours combing Web sites to extract the necessary data to determine the results. In the event that no series of events is announced by the FCA, the CTOA or Corsair for 2003, we will use the same events as in 2002 to determine the winner of the trophy for 2003. That being: Chicago NOOD, Dogwood Regatta, Corsair Trimaran Nationals in Fort Walton Beach; Newport Unlimited, San Diego, Whidbey Island Race Week, Buzzard’s Bay, Race Rock Regatta, Chicago Mac, Swiftsure, Columbus Day Regatta, Miami FL, Great Lakes Multihull Championship, Summer Splash—LA area.

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SHORT TACKS ing yachts offer legendary German quality of craftsmanship and handling in an affordable package. These great-looking, well-built yachts tack through tight angles and fly off the wind. Not only that, Hanses have great interiors and are extremely user/cruiser friendly. The Hanse line of sailboats is now offered by Sailboats Florida, L.L.C., headquartered at The Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Sailboats Florida offers these performance-oriented cruising vessels, which embody the best of old world craftsmanship with the latest in performance design. Hanse yachts, from 31 feet through 41 feet include efficient fractional sail plans with self-tacking headsails, provision for asymmetrical and other performance light air sails, well-appointed family-friendly interiors, ergonomic cockpits and construction details that will please any surveyor. There is a waiting list for the 53-foot model scheduled for introduction this fall. The 37-foot model on display at Sailboats Florida will delight every member of your crew, whether the focus is performance, agility, accommodation, or aesthetics. The interior is a blend of contemporary design and proven maritime tradition. Highly varnished trim, custom upholstery and numerous opening ports and hatches add to the bright interior. Dual stainless steel sinks, easy access cabinets and open counter areas will please the gourmet chef. Storage is more voluminous than on any vessel of comparable size. In fact, the cockpit locker can be reconfigured as a cabin or additional head! A robust Whitlock steering system with leathercovered wheel and fingertip steering is standard as is an aggressive nonskid surface with a centerline ridge, which allows the helmsperson to maintain a solid stance in all weather. Hard points for attachment of lifelines and tethers are also standard. An example of Hanse attention to detail is the finished underside of the panels in the cabin sole. Brokers David Erdman, Christine Silvia and Doug Smith of Sailboats Florida offer a broad range of experience in a wide variety of custom and high quality production sailboats. Their acquisition of the import rights for Hanse yachts provides sailors an affordable dream. Hanse high quality combined with a favorable international exchange rate makes these vessels a best buy. Hanse yachts are boats you can cross oceans with or take for a solo day sail. Schedule your inspection visit with Sailboats Florida, located at 1110 3rd St. South, next to the Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL. Call (727) 553-9551, or check their Web site at www.sailboatsflorida.com.

JULY 4-11 REGATTA TIME IN ABACO LOOKING FOR SPONSORS Regatta Time in Abaco is once again planning its 2003 series of races and social events. This will be the 28th consecutive year for bringing hundreds of visitors to our island. The races will begin on July 4th and continue through the 11th. The five races will begin in Green Turtle Cay and will continue through the cays to end in Marsh Harbour on the 11th. This popular regatta is structured to expose sailors to many different towns and give them a taste of the Abaco experience. Indeed, some have liked what they have seen so much that they returned here, purchased property, and built homes. Others return year after year, both to participate in the race program or to enjoy the area in less structured ways. Many bring friends and relatives. We are again asking for your support, either as a sponsor or as an advertiser in the printed program. The program is distributed to all participants and advertising locations. The sailors and all the other people who correlate their visits to Abaco to coincide with the races add greatly to our economy.Your advertisement in the program will encourage them to patronize your business. One 48

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of our past advertisers claimed that his sales during the regatta period were higher than any other month during the year. Ruth Saunders, regatta coordinator, (242) 367-2333 days, 367-2107 nights.

CORRECTION Last month, Southwinds reported that Smooooth Sailing, the new sailing school run by Carol Elwood, was located in Clearwater. Its correct location is in Dunedin at the Marker I Marina on the Dunedin Causeway.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sat. June 28 – Discover Sailing Day 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL, Vinoy Resort, Tampa Bay Free sailboat rides for those interested in learning how to sail. Sponsored by Southeastern Sailing Association (SESA). For more information call Steve at Southwinds (941) 795-8704, or e-mail: editor@southwindssailing.com or go to SESA’s Web site: www.sailingvoice.org. Learn and sail a boat for free. All welcome. June 1-8. Enjoy National Fishing and Boating Week. Go to http://www.WaterWorksWonders.org for events. June 21 Summer Solstice celebrated around the world with the Summer Sailstice. http://www.summersailstice.com/ or just go out and celebrate by sailing.

WEST MARINE SEMINARS St. Petersburg Store North, 2000 34th St., N.; (727) 327-0072 What: GENERAL BOATING SEMINAR SERIES When: Every Thursday 7-9 PM Thurs. June 5: Preparing Your Boat for Hurricane Season Call the store for topics on the other Thursdays. Fort Lauderdale Store, 2300 So. Federal Hwy.; (954) 527-5540 What: GENERAL BOATING SEMINAR SERIES When: Wednesday Evenings 7 pm Wed. June 4: Yes, it's time again for: Pam’s Hurricane Prep! Wed. June 11: Varnishing Tips from Joe Purtell, Interlux, Inc. Wed. June 18: PC (& PalmPilot) Navigation w/Maptech's own Chris O’Connell Wed. June 25: Brownie’s Third Lung Presents: Lobster & Spearfishing the Easy Way! West Marine would like to invite you to “...the opening of the World's Largest, most exciting boating supply store...” for a 4-Day Gala Celebration. It’s all happening at our New South Lauderdale FlagShip Store, June 19th thru the 22nd! See You There! North Fort Lauderdale Store, 1201 N. Federal Hwy. #1A (954) 564-6767 Thurs. June 5, 7 p.m.: Diesel Maintenance Wed. June 17, 7 p.m.: The Latest in Nav Software Thurs. June 26, 7 p.m.: Maintaining Your Boat’s Topsides Jensen Beach Store 3523 NW Federal Hwy. (772) 692-3092 Thurs. June 5, 7 p.m.: Clean Water for the St. Lucie Estuary Thurs. June 12, 7 p.m.: Take Your Boat to the Bahamas Thurs. June 19, 7 p.m. Inshore Fishing Tactics. Sun. June 22, 7 p.m.: Reef Fishing Techniques Thurs. June 26 7 p.m.: Boat Reconditioning Sarasota Store 3979 S. Tamiami Trail (941) 924-6777 Tues. June 10, 6 p.m.: How to Splice Nylon www.southwindssailing.com

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Hunter 260 – New. Take the helm and plan your cruise. This boat is ready to GO! Enclosed full head, complete galley, 2 double berths. Own your second home on the water. Ullman Sails/Sarasota Sailboats (941) 951-0189 or ULLFL@mindspring.com

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12 6 3 1 Hunter 240 – New. EZ mast-raising system and a shallow draft make this centerboard boat simple to trailer and rig. Daysail or cruise. Large cockpit for entertaining and sleeping space for six. See it at Ullman Sails/Sarasota Sailboats (941) 9510189 or ULLFL@mindspring.com

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formance designed for Florida’s shallow water. Ullman Sails/Sarasota Sailboats (941) 951-0189 or ULLFL@mindspring.com Hunter 1983 22.5 New paint bottom-top, 7 sails, 8hp Honda new, tandem trailer with brakes. All new rigging, AutoHelm D/S plus more $12,000. (352) 867-5841 (7/03) ’80 Buccaneer 22’ 4hp outboard, main, working jib, 150% Genny. Chemical toilet. Very clean. Comes with slip. (727) 638-2339 (7/03)

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1968 Morgan 25 - recent sails, new opening ports, freshwater use, trailer available, recent paint, 8hp mariner, in the family 26 yrs, no blisters, shallow draft/CB, $5,800 obo Dave (404) 819-5656 (7/03)

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’98 Hobie 13 Wave Excellent condition. $2,700 includes trailer, beach wheels, and extras. (941) 758-7276 (Bradenton,FL) (8/03)

Davis Maritime - Professional Accredited Surveys– see display ad in the index of advertisers. (727) 323-9788

South Shore Marine features the new Santana 20. A new deck and Harken gear. Sailed by one to five and trailered by most cars (less than 2000 lbs. including trailer). Enjoy quality family time. Cruise, picnic or test your skills on the race course. Starting at $19,000 delivered. See this great boat and check out South-Shore-Marine.com for the southeast’s lowest prices on all your marine gear. Located in Apollo Beach, FL - always open! (813) 843-8954.

Colorful Books About Sailing the Bahamas and Caribbean. The Virgin islands Illustrated; Sailing Through Paradise (covering the Bahamas thru the Virgins); Wreck and Resurrection (sailboat repair); Alphabet Sea (AGES 3-8). Package deals. Tortuga Books. (800) 345-6665.

29' Norwalk Island Sharpie Ketch, 1994 Luzier Custom Built , Kirby Design, shown in April 1998 Southwinds, Excellent Thin Water Performance, Bronze Ports, A/C, Many Extras, Reduced $29,900 Call 764 8904 (8/03)

Ocean Routing – Jenifer Clark’s Gulf Stream Boat Routing/Ocean Charts by the “best in the business.” (301) 952-0930, fax (301) 574-0289 or www.erols.com/gulfstrm Pier 17 Charts & Publications DMA-NOAA-TOPOS-NTM-Textbooks. South’s largest nautical store at 4619 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210. (904) 387-4669 (800) 332-1072 Fax (904) 389-1161

23' Kirby 1986. Super PHRF racer (180 swfl) or daysailer. 9 sails, GPS, fluxgate compass, Nexus CPU, boat speed-depth. Faired hull,keel. Details, pix avail. $8000 dixonwj@comcast.net (7/03) C&C 24 Built 1975. New Main, Old Main, 4 jibs & one Spinnaker. 5hp Mercury OB. $6000 OBO. Located near Gulfport MS (228) 452-7380 (8/03)

Bravura Sportster 29 Very Late (November 1999) Model, Was raced three times with excellent finishes. #1 in Spinnaker class/Leukemia Cup 2000, Only in the water for the 2000 season. Mint condition Loaded Looks Brand New. Must sacrifice Immediately. Will deliver as far South as Key West on its own double axle Custom Trailer. $57,000. Boat’s original price was over $100,000. Must Sell NOW !!! YOU SAVE BIG. ulalena@comcast.net or (609) 841-6356 (8/03)

Hunter 31 1986, Shoal Draft, second owner,great Bahamas cruiser, ready to go again, lots of recent work, includes dinghy and outboard, $29,900. Located North Florida (404) 236-0511 (8/03) 35' Island Packet 350 1997 Proven livaboard Cruiser. Well maintained. Setup for extended cruising. More info and photos at:: http:// home.mindspring.com/~pehler or (252) 671-0358 Imagine@Springmail.com (8/03)

1984 Aloha 32, Mark Ellis design. Performance cruiser. 35’ LOA, 32’ LOD,11’beam 4’9” draft. 25hp Westerbeke. Hood Furling, bowsprit, autopilot, 2 headsails, davits, 2 speed winches, marine ac, supercruising layout, 2000 survey 48K. asking $42,500. Will consider trades. (239) 218-8680 or (800) 443-8908 ext. 4313. (8/03) 26' Bombay Express 1979 2’4" draft, 10’6" beam, super custom maple interior, 2GM20F Yanmar (installed 1995, looks new), GPS, auto pilot, much much more, $19,500, Hudson, (727) 869-2219 or (336) 540-0434 pressfam@bellsouth.net (8/03)

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Sabre Sails is expanding its dealer network. If you are interested in a rewarding business with a fun side, call (850) 244-0001 or e-mail sabre@sabresails.com

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1984 Cal 35-MarkII (5' draft) 32hp Diesel, Fully cruise and liveaboard equipped with A/C/heat, microwave, stall shower, etc. Numerous recent upgrades and parts replaced. e.g.Genoa vasmith1@yahoo.com or (941) 505-1558. NO BROKERS PLEASE. (8/03)

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Best Prices – Solar panels, wind generators, charge controllers, deep cycle batteries, solar panel and wind generator mounting hardware. Authorized dealer for Siemens, Kyocera, Solarex, and Uni-Solar solar panels, Air Marine wind generator, Deka, Trojan, and Surrette deep cycle batteries.™ Toll free (877) 432-2221 www.e-marine-inc.com SeaTech Systems – Computerized navigation & communication. Call for free Cruiser’s Guide to the Digital Nav Station and CAPN demo disk. (800) 444-2581 or (281) 334-1174, navcom@sea-tech.com, www.sea-tech.com Whitewater Wholesale Marine Electronics. Best prices on Standard, Icom, Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine, Clarion and more!! Call before you buy!! (251) 458-8225

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dwyermast.com Writers, photographers, personal sailing experiencers (sic). Southwinds is looking for contributors – send your stuff in and let’s look at it: editor@southwindssailing.com Sailmakers/assistant sailmakers wanted Fastest growing sail loft in the Southeast is expanding and needs more sailmakers/assistant sailmakers. Call (850) 244-0001 or e-mail sabre@sabresails.com

Regional Sales Representatives wanted to sell advertising space for Southwinds magazine in all areas of Florida and the South. Contact editor@southwindssailing.com. Sales experience a must. Experienced Sailmakers Wanted – UK Sailmakers Palm Beach, FL, location is expanding and needs skilled sailmakers. Candidates must have strong “gogetter” attitude and be highly capable in Dacron and laminate construction and repair. Canvas experience a plus. Call (561) 844-3884 or e-mail ukpalmbeaches@uksailmakers.com If you are under 35 and cruising the Caribbean, we’d like to hear your story. We are working on stories about those out there cruising and why they went. Contact Cherie at supercherie@hotmail.com Have an interesting Charter story? Southwinds magazine is looking for people to send in articles about their charters – in the South, the Caribbean, or wherever. Contact editor@southwindssailing.com

Dinghy davits, OB motor lock, and other gear. Island Marine Products. See display ad in Index of Advertisers (727) 698-3938 Moisture Meters for Fiberglass or Wood. JR Overseas. (860) 927-3808 See display ad in Index of Advertisers Carry-on Portable air conditioner Model 5000 capacity 4800 BTU including air deflector. Excellent condition $375.00 Located Ft. Lauderdale phone (954) 525 0058. (8/03) Wheels Custom Leathered – Satisfaction guaranteed, 1 year warranty. Free turks head. Over 100 satisfied customers last year. Contact Ray Glover at Sunrise Sails Plus (941) 721-4471 or sunrisesailsplus@msn.com Dripless Packing Proven high-tech propeller and rudder packing that outlasts all other packings and is virtually dripless. Easy to install. Bilges stay dry. Won’t damage shafts. Economical. Dealer inquiries welcome. Toll Free (877) 432-2221 or www.e-marine-inc.com

MARINE SERVICES Steve Smith Marine Rigging Services Used gear and chandlery. See display ad in Index of Advertisers. (727) 823-4800 Sailing Yacht Services Repairs, maintenance, equipment installed, marine consulting, yacht deliveries by USCG Licensed Captain, Free Estimates – No Job Too Large or Too Small – Reasonable and Reliable - Ron Butler (727) 582-9335 (Largo)

TIRALO floating deck chair - a beach chair that floats in water and rolls easily on the sand. Looks great. Folds and fits on your boat or inside your car. More info: www.oasisllc.com or swti@oasisllc.com

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DWYER Aluminum Mast Co. 203-484-0419 Don’s Salvage Yard in Clearwater. Huge assortment of gear. (727) 576-8577. See Display ad in Index of Advertisers Nautical Trader. Buy and Sell, consignment. Venice/Sarasota Area. (941)488-0766. See Display ad in Index of Advertisers Scurvy Dog, Marine Equipment Resale. Pensacola. (850) 434-1770. See Display ad in Index of Advertisers 25 HP Diesel Engine for Sailboat. 105 total hours since new from factory. $2,500 Call (727) 457-8746 or e-mail: Beallsouth@att.net for details. See more info on the internet at: http://beallsouth.home.att.net (8/03)

LIVE ALONE SAILOR with unique cement boat looking for relationship with foxy lady with lots of money. Exotic dancers whose family members work for law enforcement are tops on the list. Women from Keokuk, Iowa need not apply. Woman I am looking for must know how to sail, cook and clean, in that order. Send your best recipe and acknowledge which gourmet markets you prefer shopping at. Am drinking Cribari by the gallon now, but would like to know more about bottled wine…snapcap or corked, it makes no difference. If you like to sail and don’t mind a few roaches in your life, this may be your golden opportunity. If you know how to sew and have your own fishing gear, so much the better. No rap music fans, please. Email to: rightguard@southwindssailing.com.

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SURVIVING & SUCCEEDING IN A “BEER CAN’ RACE

Ensign Survives Bradenton Yacht Club Thursday Evening Race by Maynard Poland

ay 1, 2003, Thursday night Bradenton Yacht Club “Beer Can” Race: My wife, Elly, and I drove up from Fort Myers to crew for owner Bill Klug on his beautifully restored Ensign. It was his first race and only his second time out in the boat, and the first time in 27 years that Elly and I had been on an Ensign We used to race our Ensign in a fleet of over 30 in Milwaukee from 1973-76. Here are the highlights (and lowlights) of that Thursday evening: • We broke the outboard propeller shaft shear pin trying to back out of the slip, and the mechanic, who got there 45 minutes later, dropped the nut to the propeller shaft into the water as he was installing the new shear pin. The sheepish mechanic jury-rigged the end of the shaft with a cotter pin and spacing washers, and we got under way. • We hit a large submerged plank in the water on the way to the starting area; we were grateful that Ensigns were built like tanks. • We were intimidated by a fleet of about 15 boats, of which we were the smallest. It included a J 80, an S2 9.1, J 24, Legend 37, and at least five or more over 30 feet. • We badly overstood the first mark, allowing one boat to pass us. Yes, there were boats behind us, three, to be exact. • We fouled a boat at the fourth mark but unintentionally did a 360 trying to get out of the way. • We scraped bottom twice because we got too close to the shore on the last leg, and the second time almost came to a dead stop. • After we finished and started up the outboard, it died but started up again when we discovered the gas feed wasn’t connected properly. • 30 feet from the slip we broke the prop shaft shear pin again, and drifted past the slip. • Paddling like mad (yes, Ensigns carry paddles), we finally made it into the slip 54

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Ensigns under sail. Dave Ellis photo.

and closed up the boat about 8:30 p.m. • We were the last crew into the yacht club, and were initially told the kitchen was closed. But we were forlornenough- looking that the yacht club staff took pity, and we eventually did get food. Meanwhile, near the end of his second rum and tonic, Skipper Klug was planning to accidentally drop the outboard overboard the next time out. The results of the race were announced, and we alternated between shock and elation: We won on corrected time—

never mind that all the other boats had to give us a day and a half. After a few minutes of celebration, I could hardly muster enough energy to eat a sandwich. My stamina isn’t what it used to be. We may think about racing again with Bill on his Ensign at the Bradenton Yacht Club again next fall, when I’ll be 67, Elly 64, and Bill Klug 75; I should be rested by then. We will probably strike fear in the hearts of the others the next time we appear on the starting line. Everything comes to he who lives long enough and has a big handicap. www.southwindssailing.com