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Southern Regional Monthly Weather/Water Temperatures
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Calendar — Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race)
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Racing News: News; Race Instruction, National and International Regattas in the Southeast
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Short Tacks: Sailing News from Around the South and the World of Sailing
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Gulfstar 43 Boat Review By Harmon Heed
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New Product: Robotic Racing Mark
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Southern Race Reports: Women’s Trilogy Series, Women’s PHRF Championship
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Volvo Ocean Race By Steve Morrell
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Isles Yacht Club, Punta Gorda, FL By Diana Lehr
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Aero Boat Review By Dave Ellis
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Knots and Splices By Paul Dyer, Marlow Ropes
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Carolina Sailing: Lowcountry Liveaboard – What’s that Like? By Dan Dickison
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Ask the Surveyor: Keep Your Keel On By Tom Averna
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Story: Two Memorable Nights Sailing On Tampa Bay By Page Obenshain
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Southern Sailing Schools Section Marine Marketplace Southern Marinas and Boatyards Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category
Gulfstar 43 Boat Review. Page 32. Photo by Harmon Heed.
Volvo Ocean Race. Page 43. Photo by Ainhoa SanchezVolvo Ocean Race. COVER PHOTO: November 19, 2014 – Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. Team Alvimedica at the start of leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Photo by Gilles MartinRaget/Team Alvimedica. Page 43.
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34th Annual Rumgatta Friday Registration & Skippers Meeting between 1700-2000
October 14, 2017 Spinnaker, Non-spinnaker, Cruising and Racer Cruiser classes along with the popular Motherload class. New this year is a Singlehand and Doublehand class.
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37th Annual Invitational Regatta November 4, 2017 Register on Regatta Network. Contact SYC Waterfront Director Will Stocke with questions at 941.315.0627 or willstocke@sarasotayachtclub.org Entry fee shall be $60 registered on or before November 1, 2017. Entry includes: Friday Skipper’s Party, two (2) dinner wrist bands for the Saturday Awards Dinner & pig roast, regatta shirt, drink specials all weekend, and coffee & scones on Sunday.
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April 26 – May 4, 2018 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces the 50th Year & Golden Anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico
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s I write this, it was just five days ago that Irma went through here. It seems back to normal, but not quite. For the second time in 15 years I have had to postpone my press date, but only by several days. The first time was in August 2004 when Hurricane Charley was heading north from Cuba. It was aimed at my neighborhood in Bradenton on the south side of Tampa Bay. I watched it turn northeast in early afternoon on Aug. 13, making landfall in Captiva as it headed towards Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, missing Bradenton. Irma was also aimed right at Bradenton, but this time I was in bed asleep in a well-prepared home as the storm headed inland and we missed massive destruction. I woke up at 2am with hurricane-force winds blowing when its eye was straight east of here—but not Category 4 winds, at least. It was only a 2 by then. As Irma stormed across the Caribbean and the Keys, I saw that life, homes and boats were lost and wondered how much destruction the greater Tampa Bay area would get. This is the largest concentration of boats on Florida’s West Coast. On the east coast, the largest concentration of boats is from Palm Beach to Miami, but really Lauderdale to Miami. In the rest of the state, boats are spread out along coastal cities. One of my advertisers, a yacht broker, said he was working at getting two dozen boats ready for Irma. They all came through with no damage. That’s a lot
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of boats to prepare. He was thankful. Also for the second time in my 15 years, the area missed another bullet and few boats were impacted here— more in the Miami area and the Fort Myers area. But there was major destruction in the Keys. Images of damaged boats were all over the Keys—not to mention the homes and lives lost. After the strong hurricane years of 2004-2005, I studied and printed stories of successes and failures in boat preparation. I learned what does and doesn’t work. I used what I learned on my 28-footer a few years later, but only tropicalstorm-force winds came through. You can prepare and save your boat in strong storms, although the strongest ones— the Category 4s and 5s—can possibly do total damage no matter what you do (so remove as much as possible to use on your next boat). I came to learn that you need to have a good plan to protect your boat, but this is the most important lesson to learn: A bad plan carried out is better than a great plan not carried out, so make your plan easy to carry out—and carry it out—because when the storm is approaching and imminent, the boat—unless you live onboard—is way down the list of priorities—after your life, your family, your pets, friends, neighbors, your home... Be ready the next time. But I hope there isn’t a next time.
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Southeast Air & Water Temperatures, Prevailing Winds & Gulf Stream Currents – October For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center at www.ndbc.noaa.gov
WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direction of the prevailing winds in the area and month. These have been recorded over a long period of time. In general, the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds came from that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often the winds came from that direction. When the arrow is too long to be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.
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The number in the center of the circle shows the percentage of the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of the arrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100 percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather is Force 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.
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CALENDAR
Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race) Go to the Racing Calendar for regattas and local races. Go to Racing News for national and international regattas in the Southeast. • Educational/Training • Boat Shows • Seafood Festivals & Nautical Flea Markets • Sailboat & Trawler Rendezvous
LISTING YOUR EVENT
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary organizations throughout the country hold hundreds of regular boating courses on the various subjects. To find a course near you, go to www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder. Tides and Currents Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, Nov. 29 “Tides and Currents” will be presented by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. The seminar deals with how the sun and moon create tidal patterns, sources of information about tides and tidal currents, simple ways to predict height of tide and current flow and how to use both printed and electronic tide tables. Wednesday, Nov. 29 , 7-9 pm, St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. $25/member, $35/non-member. Pre-registration at www.boating-stpete.org. Boating Safety Courses— Required in Florida and Other Southern States Anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require safety education if born after a certain date. To see the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com. The course named “About Boating Safely” and “America’s Boating Course (ABC)” both satisfy the require-
To have your non-race event listed, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Email us the information (not just a link) by the first of the month preceding publication. Contact us if a little later (it most likely will get in). We will print your public event the month of the event and the month before. Rendezvous we print for three months. Events must be public events that are free, or nominal low cost. Other for-profit events can be listed for $35/month up to 150 words (text and title) for first month, $25 for second month. (If your for-profit event has a quarter page ad or larger, 200 word notice in this calendar is included.) ments. They are marked below with two asterisks (**): **Jacksonville, FL. Ongoing Mike Christnacht. 904-5029154. mchristnacht@comcast.net. www.uscgajaxbeach .com/pe.htm. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd. $25 including materials. **New Port Richey, FL. Ongoing. New Port Richey USCGAUX Flotilla 11-06 First Saturday of the month. 9am to 5pm. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications Building, 3920 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, FL (in Gulf Harbors Yacht Club Parking Lot). Register at BoaterEducation.info **America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg, FL, Oct. 16 6pm., St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE. 16 hours. $45. Preregistration required at www.boatingstpete.org. US SAILING INSTRUCTOR AND COACH COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) Go to the website for courses that might have been scheduled after our press date. For more on course schedules,
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Small Boat Instructor Course Level 1 Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Vero Beach, FL, Oct. 28-Nov. 5. Contact John Fox at john.teamfoxy@gmail.com. Instructor Joseph Mello. Windsurfing Level 1 Instructor Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers, FL, Nov. 24-26. Contact Stephanie Webb at RPSC1983@aol.com. Instructor Britt Viehman. US SAILING YOUTH SAILING www.ussailing.org/racing/youth-sailing/ junior-olympics/jo-calendar USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival – River Romp Regatta, N. Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 20-22 Edison Sailing Center. Laser, Radial, Laser 4.7, Club 420, Optimist. Contact Stephanie Webb at RPSC1983@aol.com
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Tampa Bay’s oldest boat show. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. NMMA. (Basically a powerboat show.) www. tampaboatshow.com. 10-8 pm, Friday-Saturday, 10-6 Sunday. $12. Ages 15 and under, free (when with adult).
28th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, Georgetown, SC, Oct. 21-22 This FREE event is one of the largest wooden boat shows in the country with over 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, a wooden boatbuilding competition, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music. The show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in historic downtown Georgetown. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum. www.woodenboatshow.com.
6th Annual Wooden Boat Show, Manteo, Roanoke Island, NC, Oct. 27-28 Hosted by the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, this event is held on the downtown Manteo waterfront. For those who want to exhibit their boat, call 252-475-1750 or contact sailing@townofmanteo.com,
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45th Fort Myers Boat Show, Nov. 16-19 Harborside Convention Complex and City Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, FL. 10-6 Thursday-Saturday, 10-5 Sunday. $10, under 16 free with paid adult admission. Show is put on by the Southwest Florida Marina Industries Association and managed by Good Event Management, 954-570-7785, john@swfmia.com. www.fortmyersboatshow.com. www.swfmia.com.
40th Annual St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail, FL, Nov. 30-Dec. 3 SOUTHWINDS will have a booth (#117 – halfway into the sail tent on the right) at the show, distributing extra copies of the magazine, answering questions and taking names. Go to page 34 for more information and show seminars schedule.
SEAFOOD FESTIVALS & MARINE FLEA MARKETS 40th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, Pensacola, FL, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Sample a variety of mouth watering seafood dishes and enjoy continuous entertainment. Over 150 arts and crafts vendors on display. A children’s area is filled with activities for all ages. The Fiesta Seafood Grille offers cooking demonstrations where you can watch area chefs prepare regional delicacies. Friday 11am-11pm; Saturday 10am -11pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. FREE. Downtown at Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park. 850-433-6512. www.fiestaoffiveflags.com.
41st Holy Family Seafood Festival, Pass Christian, MS, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Three days of seafood, entertainment, arts and crafts, raffle. 140 East Beach Drive. Friday, 5-11:30pm, Sat. 11am to midnight, Sun. 11am-7pm. www.holyfamilyseafoodfestival. com
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Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Beaufort, SC, Oct. 6-7
20th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez, FL, Oct. 14
Shrimp cooked every way. Local restaurants offer their specialties. Waterfront Park in Beaufort, SC. Free. www.mainstreetbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival
If you love boats, swoon at the sight of an anchor, or taste the salt of the sea in your dreams, then this event is for you! Searching for deals amongst the piles of new, used and eclectic maritime treasures has never been so much fun. Lots of used boat stuff and some new boat stuff will be available for sale and trade, so bring your whole family and enjoy some live music—even some food—while mingling with other “salty dogs.” Come out and find a great deal or just look around and have a good time. For the third time, this annual event will be held at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215, from 8am-2pm, on Saturday, Oct. 14 (rain day Oct. 21). FREE to the public with free parking. Additional parking next door at the F.I.S.H. Preserve. For early bird vendors there is a $25 fee. After Sept. 30, the fee is $35. Vendors provide their own tables and tents. For more information and to reserve space, contact Kristin Sweeting at 941-708-6121, or Kristin.Sweeting@manateeclerk.com. This event is co-sponsored by SOUTHWINDS Magazine and AMI Sun.
31st Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival and Boat Show, Oct. 6-8 Food, music and lots of other events. Opens Friday, noon11pm. Saturday, 10am-11pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Free. Morehead City, NC. www.ncseafoodfestival.org.
47th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival, Cedar Key, FL, Oct. 12-15 Parade, arts and crafts, lots of seafood. 9-5pm. This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great food in City Park. www.cedarkey.org
46th Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores, AL, Oct. 13-16 Savor fresh-from-the-gulf seafood during this event that attracts over 300,000 people. Main public beach in Gulf Shores at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. 10am-10pm. Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.nationalshrimpfestival.com.
36th Annual John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival, John’s Pass Village, FL, Oct. 26-29 A bounty of fresh seafood featuring Madeira Beach grouper. Thurs. 3-11pm. Fri. 10am-11pm. Sat. 10am-11pm. Sun. 10am-6pm. John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach, FL. www.johnspassseafoodfest.com.
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54th Annual Florida Seafood Festival Carnival, Battery Park, Apalachicola, FL, Nov. 3-4 The state’s oldest seafood festival drawing thousands of visitors to this scenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and displays. Some of the notable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, a parade, a 5k Redfish Run, a Blue Crab race and a Blessing of the Fleet. (888) 653-8011. 10am to 10:30pm. (11pm on Saturday). www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
2nd Annual Marine Trawler Owner’s Association (MTOA) Mid-Atlantic/ Southbounders Regional Rendezvous, New Bern, NC, Oct. 25-27 The host marina is New Bern Grand Marina. Discounted rates of $1/foot per night (up to four nights), plus $6 daily electric. Miscellaneous events, seminars, Happy Hour, dinners. For more information, go to www.mtoa.net. Click on Event Calendar.
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2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, June 1-November 30 Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com for articles and links to weather Web sites, hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more. How to develop a simple plan to protect your boat— the best and simplest plan out there.
America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association Fall Rendezvous, Rogersville, AL, Oct. 16-19
Dunedin Cup Ball Fundraiser, Dunedin, FL October 13
This is the AGLCA’s largest annual rendezvous and reunion, but it sold out early. You can get on the waiting list at www.greatloop.org.
The Dunedin Boat Club will be holding its annual fundraiser for Dunedin Youth Sailing Oct. 13 at the Bon Appétit Restaurant in Dunedin. The Dunedin Cup Regatta Ball and
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Auction will be held at 6pm and includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and silent and live auction featuring works of art, dream vacations, jewelry and more. The event will be titled “A Tribute to Pram Designer Clark Mills.” The Dunedin Cup, will be held on Sept. 29-Oct. 1. www.DunedinCup.org. For more on the race, see the Racing Calendar in this issue.
42nd Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Gam, Melbourne, FL, Nov. 10-12 SSCA will be holding their biggest party of the year when cruising enthusiasts meet on Florida’s Space Coast in November. Vendor Appreciation and Camaraderie Cocktail Party is held on Friday evening. The annual general meeting, open to all members, will be held on Saturday, followed by a buffet and guest speaker, Addison Chan, who will give a presentation on Cuba. Also held is a Nautical Flea Market on Sunday. Numerous seminars are held over the weekend on various subjects. Concurrent with the flea market will be the popular roundtable discussions, including the Cruising Destination roundtables hosted by members who’ve been there, and other groups of interest. All activities will take place at the Eau Gallie Civic Center in Melbourne, FL (1551 Highland Ave.), located on the ICW with plenty of room for anchoring and a free
dinghy dock just steps from the Civic Center. Special rates are available at the local Doubletree Hotel for SSCA Gam attendees. For more information, or to register, go to www. ssca.org and click on SSCA Events.
Annual Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association Meeting, Wrightsville Beach, NC, Nov. 15-16 This annual conference will be at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Interested parties and Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) advocates are urged to attend. The AIWA is an alliance of recreational boating and commercial maritime interests. www.atlanticintracoastal.org.
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RACING NEWS Racing News, Instruction, Southern Sailors, and National and International Regattas in the South Applications Open for 2018 Summer Sailing Season Lightning Boat Grants to Young Sailors, Dec. 31 Deadline The International Lightning Class Association (ILCA) annually awards Lightnings to promising young sailors for the summer sailing season (2018). The grant covers all regatta entry fees, boat insurance, and some travel money. It includes a nearly new boat, good sails and a mentor. This is a unique opportunity for sailors over the age of 19 to experience Lightning sailing at its best. Applications and proposals are due on December 31. For details: http://lightningclass.org/racing/boatGrant/index.asp. RACE INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTHEAST To list your race instruction courses (free for non-profits. $25 for for-profits): editor@southwindsmagazine.com For US SAILING Courses: Information, prerequisites, and enrollment online available at www.ussailing.org/ race-officials/find-a-seminar. US SAILING One Day Judge Seminar, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, FL, Oct. 14 Contact Instructor Phil Pape at phil.pape@gmail.com. US SAILING One Day Race Management Seminar, Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, FL, Nov. 18 Contact Instructor Judy Hanlon, hanlon.sailor@gmail.com. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST
U.S. Fireball National Championships, 505 & Flying Dutchman Super Dinghy Regatta, Clearwater, FL, Oct. 20-22
Kona North Americans, Clearwater, FL, Oct. 27-29 Clearwater Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org
J/105 North American Champioinship, Seabrook, TX, Nov. 25-29 Lakewood Yacht Club. www.LakewoodYachtClub.com
F16 North Americans, Clearwater, FL, Nov. 3-6 Clearwater Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org
US Sailing Disabled Championship, Clearwater, FL, Nov. 15-18 Clearwater Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org
84th Nassau Cup Race, Miami to Nassau, Nov. 9 Running since 1934, this 176-nautical mile race crosses the Gulf Stream and is known for its share of great racers and dramatic weather. Competitors over the race’s history include race winner Ted Turner on Tenacious to the more recent four-time winner, Jim Bishop, on Gold Digger. Past contenders for the Cup include Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette. Monohull and multihull boats 30 feet and over are invited. www.nassaucuprace.org. The Coral Reef Yacht Club, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Nassau Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club combine to sponsor this race, which is managed by SORC.
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Okeechobee Water Level Rises 7 inches Since August As of press date in early September, Lake Okeechobee was at 13.07 feet above sea level. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 7.60, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 5.80 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 50.03 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com. See the left column.
Three Boys Killed in Sailing Accident in Texas
Association (RFA), the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry, continues to spread mistruths in its support of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a 2005 law that mandates the blending of biofuels such as cornethanol into our gasoline. The nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) clarifies the ad campaign’s spin with hard truths. SPIN: “E10 is the fuel of choice for many boaters because of its high performance and lower emissions.” HARD TRUTH: E10 is simply the most common fuel sold in America today, but it is not recreational boaters’ preferred choice of fuel. According to those surveyed by BoatUS, 91 percent prefer non-ethanol fuel for their boats. Unfortunately, non-ethanol gas is facing more uncertainty as the government mandate to increase the volume of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply may actually reduce the availability of ethanol-free gas. While ethanol boosts a fuel’s octane rating, the U.S. Department of Energy acknowledges that ethanol contains less energy than gasoline and “result(s) in lower fuel economy.”
In August, three Boy Scouts were killed when the Hobie catamaran they were sailing on hit an overhead power line. The boys were 11, 16 and 17. Two of the boys died before their Scout leader reached them, which was minutes later. The other boy, the 11-year-old, died later in the hospital. They were sailing in the Lake O’ the Pines, about 150 miles east of Dallas. They were part of Boy Scout campout on a nearby island. When others came to the boat, it was on fire, with sails up, with one boy on the boat, already deceased, and the other two were in the water. A nearby boat picked up the boy who was still alive and administered CPR, then took him to a waiting ambulance on shore. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was investigating. The Boy Scouts said hundreds of campouts have been held there over the years and there has never been an accident like this. No word on why the power lines were over the water in a heavily boated area.
Ethanol Fuel Supporters Spread Mistruths about Ethanol Editor’s note: Although most cruising sailboats are equipped with diesel engines, many smaller boats have gas outboards for their main propulsion and almost all dinghies use gas outboards. Ethanol fuel has been the cause of many small outboard problems in recent years, costing a lot of money for many owners, including this editor, who solved all his problems with his 90hp outboard, a dinghy outboard, a generator, weed whacker and lawnmower. From BoatUS “Big Ethanol” is at it again. In a new advertising campaign timed with the start of boating season, the Renewable Fuels News & Views for Southern Sailors
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SPIN: E10 is the “preferred choice by professionals” with supporting quotes by the National Boat Racing Association and Crappie Masters. HARD TRUTH: Both organizations are sponsored by the RFA. SPIN: “Tip #1: Ensure a tight seal, if water is found, dry the tank before refueling.” HARD TRUTH: This impractical and potentially very unsafe “tip” asks boaters with built-in fuel tanks to do the impossible. Removing and disposing of phase-separated fuel—a result of too much water in moisture-attracting ethanol fuels—can only be done safely by professionals and is expensive. Even for those with portable fuel tanks, this RFA spin offers no practical, reality-based solution to the challenging disposal issue of the ethanol-and-water soaked gas.
because it negatively affects the customers. It makes them hate boating. It ruins their day, their boat and their entire boating experience.” Go to BoatUS.com/gov/rfs.asp for more information on the Renewable Fuel Standard. BoatUS is a member of the Smarter Fuel Future coalition.
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SPIN: “Regular maintenance is key.” HARD TRUTH: It certainly is when it comes to ethanol! A 2016 survey by Boating Industry magazine points to ethanol as playing an even “bigger role” in boat service issues than it was the year prior, with 87 percent of survey respondents reporting seeing boat engine damage caused by ethanol. Said one boat manufacturer, “Ethanol is a boom for the service departments (and a) huge drag on our industry
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Since people around the world purchase one million plastic bottles a minute—many of which end up in the world’s oceans—a student nonprofit in Cameroon (on Africa’s west coast) has pioneered a unique use for the bottles: boats. There is a great need in Cameroon for fishing boats, and although many people initially thought the idea was a joke, it turns out the boats are actually quite strong and seaworthy. The purpose of the effort is to prompt people to think differently about the consumption and disposal of plastic bottles—and the recycling of them into different products, roads being one recycling example. For more, go to www.inhabitat.com and search for “plastics.” By the way, one million plastic bottles a minute is 1.44 billion per day. Costa Rica is considering banning all single use plastics. In the U.S., about 50 billion bottles were used in the U.S. last year. The average person consumes about 31.8 gallons of bottled water each year. About 23 percent of the bottles were recycled.
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boats, both monohulls and multihulls. When an Australian company (see SOUTHWINDS May 2015 issue in Back Issues at southwindsmagazine.com) came up with the simple idea of replacing a Laser’s centerboard with a foiling board, plus adding a foiling rudder, it made foiling affordable to a lot of people at very little expense. Not only have others done this on other boats, but now several companies have come up with foiling small boats (See SOUTHWINDS August 2017). Now, Oakcliff Sailing Center (a 501c3 non-profit organization) in Oyster Bay, NY, is offering a five-day foiling training camp for those who want to learn how “fly” a small foiling racer. Oakcliff has converted six Nacra 17s to foilers and also has six foiling Waszps to learn on (see the August issue for more on these boats). For more, go to oakcliffsailing.org. See a short video on their website. Their first training camp was held in August.
Kiteboarding Added to Youth Olympic Games Kiteboarding, which has taken off in popularity in recent years, was added to the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018. The sport was introduced by two French brothers in
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the mid-1980s, but it wasn’t until more than a decade later that the sport really started to “take off.” But the use of kites to propel boats can be traced back to the China in the 13th century when kites were used to propel canoes and rafts in the Pacific. Worldwide, there are an estimated 1.5 million involved in the sport with about 100,000 taking up the sport annually. In Buenos Aires, kiteboarders will compete against each other in multiple heats, with total points gained during each heat determining the semi-finals and finals, where the winner will be whoever wins the final race. The course will be approximately 5900-6500 feet long. Kiteboarders will be sailing at 12-15 knots. The world speed record for kiteboarding is 56.62 knots, set in 2013 by Alex Caizergues from France. The longest anyone has traveled by kiteboard was 536 miles, which Francisco Lufinha of Portugal achieved in 2015, sailing from Lisbon to Madeira, an Island in the Atlantic southwest of Portugal. The Youth Olympics will be held in October 2018. www.olympic.org/buenos-aires-2018. Kiteboarders are hoping to become a “showcase event” (like an exhibition performance) at the 2020 Olympic games. Showcase events help lead a sport to become a full-medal
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event in future games. Kiteboarding—called kitesurfing by many—almost made it into the 2016 Olympics when it was announced in 2012 that it would replace windsurfing, but the International Sailing Federation reversed itself several months after the decision, saying there was confusion about terminology because of translation errors. Richard Branson—of Virgin Atlantic airlines fame—led the kiteboarding “revolt’ when the reversal was announced. Branson had become the oldest man to kitesurf the English Channel and was promoting its inclusion in the Olympics.
Meade Gougeon, Co-Founder of Gougeon Brothers, Inc., Dies On Aug. 27, Meade Gougeon passed away at his home at the age of 78. He and his brothers Jan and Joel started Gougeon Brothers in 1969. The company is best known for the West System of using epoxy and wood in boat construction. Their shop was in Bay City, MI. They started with ice boats and by 1973 were the largest builders of ice boats in the U.S. But the following year, they sold that portion of their business to concentrate on “soft water” boats and their epoxy business. By that time, they had already built an epoxy/plywood trimaran, Adagio, which still sails and wins races today. Later they started manufacturing wind turbine
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Dunbar Yachts Named New Dealer for Jeanneau in South Carolina and Georgia Dunbar Yachts, a new-boat dealer and yacht brokerage located in the Golden Isles of Georgia, has been serving sailors since the 1970s. The company was recently named as the dealer for the Jeanneau line of yachts for Georgia and South Carolina. Their main office is on St. Simons Island in the Golden Isles. The Jeanneau dealership will enable them to open a second office in Charleston, SC. The dealership will immediately benefit from the wealth of experience of Greg Pittrizzi, who has represented Jeanneau for over 25 years. Greg is a recognized industryinnovator in yacht personalization and has over 30 years’ experience. A regular face at the Jeanneau factories in both Marion, SC, and Les Herbiers, France, he has a thorough knowledge of the production process for the full line of Jeanneau yachts, which has enabled him to perform specialized customization work for hundreds of customers over the years. Greg is one of a handful of brokers certified to demonstrate the flagship Jeanneau 64. Greg’s background fits neatly with Dunbar Yachts’ experience of boat commissioning, which Dunbar has performed in-house for over 35 years and is overseen by a dedicated service manager. As a regional service center, Dunbar Yachts are dealers for major electronics, engine, and parts manufacturers, and they regularly perform everything from rigging to electronics installs. The Charleston office will make Dunbar Yachts the closest dealer to the U.S. Jeanneau factory, which will enable their customers to take a full tour of the factory and a test sail in the same trip. Dunbar Yachts will also be offering tours of the Les Herbiers, France, factory and offering trips of a lifetime sailing new yachts around the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic. This is something Dunbar Yachts’ owners and employees have experience of, having sailed much of the coast of Europe, performed Atlantic crossings, cruised the Caribbean, the coast of Africa, and, of course, much of the east coast of the USA. “We love sharing our experiences and the joys of living aboard with our customers and hope that some of our adventures can inspire others to start exploring,” said Mike Bowie, president of Dunbar Yachts. For more information, go to www.DunbarYachts.com, or call 912-638-8573. www.southwindsmagazine.com
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ulfstar boats are truly southern boats, deriving their name from being the Star of the Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded in 1970 by Vince Lazzara who had earned respect as an innovator by helping build one of the first production fiberglass boats, the Rhodes-designed Bounty II, and being one of the founders of Columbia Yachts which became the largest fiberglass boat builder. The company’s 30,000-squarefoot facility was located in St. Pete, FL. Pinellas County became a mecca for sailboat builders and Gulfstar had neighbors like Morgan, Irwin and Endeavour. To get the cash flowing, Lazzara’s earliest boats were inexpensive and targeted for a wide audience of coastal cruisers. They were the 36-foot and 43-foot motorsailors—tubby, short-sticked, shoal draft, with interiors of shoddy joinery covered with Formica. However, by the mid-1970s he was able to upgrade his boats to performance cruisers for blue water sailing and chartering. Those included the classic 41, 43 and 50 auxiliary sailboats. I purchased my 1978 Gulfstar 43 CC ketch in 1998 when I was living aboard in San Francisco Bay. I was looking for a Peterson 44 or 46 to do some blue water cruising. It didn’t take me long to realize that, after two retirements, I might be better off with a more manageable ketch than a sloop rig. I looked at a Gulfstar 43 and liked the center cockpit that allowed a large, private, aft berth, a mizzen mast and sheet that could be used to easily hoist a dinghy outboard or man overboard. And its PHRF rating was two seconds lower than the Peterson’s. I bought it, renamed it TRVTH, the classical truth of sailing,
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Being a blue water boat the cockpit isn’t large but seats four comfortably at the fold-up table and is long enough for napping on the narrow seats.
just a man, the wind and the water, and moved aboard. TRVTH’s hull is laid up of solid fiberglass, heavy woven mat and polyester resin. It has an encapsulated keel, without seams to leak or bolts to rust. It is filled with concrete slurry and lead, giving it 8,000 pounds of ballast. Below the salon is the molded-in tankage: 65 gallons of diesel and 110 of water. The keel is cutaway forward which allows easy maneuverability. The rudder, safely shorter than the keel, is hung on a strong skeg. The prop and strut are tucked between the keel and skeg. The boat powers at 6.5 knots at 1800 rpm using 3/4 gallons an hour, giving it a motoring range of over 350 nm. I like the way I can spin the boat in a marina almost on her length by using short, hard bursts of fore and aft prop walk. I also like the PSS dripless shaft seal. The deck is 1-inch thick, glass over/under 3/4-inch marine plywood and bonded to the hull with 5200 and bolts every four inches. All fittings are through solid resin. There are handrails all along the cabin top, fore and aft. There are ample openings: a large hatch with solar vents above both cabins, two medium hatches above the salon; ports in both cabins and heads, and two in the salon. Forward, the teak bow pulpit is ideal for porpoise watching. The anchor rode, 200 feet of 3/8-inch HT, runs back to the Muir VRC 1200 windlass with up and down foot pads. All the way aft is a big, waist deep lazarette for storing the spare anchor and rode, dinghy fuel tank, gear, shore power cord, dock lines, fenders, etc. It houses the Cape Horn wind vane quadrant. There are no wind vane lines running above deck. Beside the lazarette is the propane locker. On the pushpit are a dinghy motor mount, a Life Sling and a barbecue connected to the 10-pound propane tank—much better than lugging quart canisters.
Being a blue water boat the cockpit isn’t large but seats four comfortably at the fold-up table and is long enough for napping on the narrow seats. To the left of the driver’s feet are the engine kill-pull, electric anchor remote, autopilot control head, and engine dash panel. The cockpit flood light, fitted just below the Garmin 18-inch gimbal-mounted radar dome on the mizzen mast, lights the cockpit brightly.
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Going below, the Mark II has a structural arch to support the deck, and it gives grace to the interior and opens up the salon.
Providing more space in the main salon is the drop-leaf table, comfortably seating four.
On the cockpit sole is 1-inch teak grating. The boats were fitted with a 24-inch destroyer wheel; I upgraded to a 28-inch. Attached to the wheel is a belt ring for a backup cockpit autopilot. Above the binnacle compass is a pod holding a Garmin 740s and a plug-in for an ICOM remote ComMic wired to the main VHF below. In front of the companionway hatch are Raymarine i60 sailing instruments: speed, wind and depth.
Going below, the Mark II has a structural arch to support the deck, and it gives grace to the interior and opens up the salon. Providing more space is the drop-leaf table, comfortably seating four. The drop leaves also provide lee boards for the settee bottoms that pull out for sea berths. Beneath and behind the settees is spacious, accessible storage space and above are open shelves I use for books. Giving strength to the boat: 3/4-inch marine plywood
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Aft are the Captain’s quarters. The berth is queen size. The configuration allows sleeping athwart ship at anchor and against the lee hull on either heel at sea.
sole, covered with 1/4-inch teak and holly, and six sets of athwart ship bulkheads covered with 1/4inch teak are all tabbed to the hull. Exemplifying the strength and durability of the Gulfstar 43, this boat has no creaks or groans, even in heavy weather. To port of the companionway is the U-shaped galley with a large seven-cubic-foot icebox. I installed a new, large Dometic evaporator and compressor, shot in more insulation and made movable shelves, allowing the refrigerator to be compartmentalized into separate areas of fridge and freezer. Above is a microwave. Outboard is a gimbaled, two-burner Shipmate stove with oven. Above it is a 16-bottle spice rack (too bad I don’t like to cook). Facing forward is a deep, double SS sink with spray nozzle and saltwater foot pump (I do wash dishes). Across the companionway is the nav station. It’s huge—room for a large chart book, writing tablets and printer. Behind the table are matching brass Weems & Plath ringing clock, barometer and radio certificates. Above is the radio station including an ICOM M710RT, ICOM M502 VHF with MXA- 5000 AIS wired in, backup VHF Standard
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and battery monitors. Next is the door to the engine room in which two adults can fit. There is complete access to the dependable Perkins 4/108 diesel. The oil filter is mounted above/aft of the engine making changes easy. On the bulkhead above the engine are two Racor 500 filter/water separators/fuel polishers. Across the engine, portside, are the house battery banks. I knew I wouldn’t/couldn’t be hoisting 4Ds in and out much longer so I replaced them with six, lighter, 6v deep cells—640 amp hours. A group 31 starter battery is in front of the engine. The engine compartment is also furnished with a hefty fan (100-hour oil changes always come at sea in hot weather), an automatic Fire Boy HFC M2-175-227 and two bilge blowers, one in and one out. Aft are the Captain’s quarters. The berth is queen size. The configuration allows sleeping athwart ship at anchor and against the lee hull on either heel at sea. The cabin has five drawers and three shelves for storage and a fold-out flat screen TV. The ensuite head has a venerable Raritan PHII manual head connected to a Lectrasan Type I MSD. It also has a large, oval mirror and cabinet/medicine chest. Fore of the salon are: portside, a hanging locker; and to starboard, a head with doors opening to the salon and Vberth. This head has a 13-gallon holding tank, Y valve, mac-
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erator and deck pump out. Both heads have lift out teak grating on the soles. The V-berth has a shelf locker to port and five storage bins under the berth where many boats have water tanks. In the 1970s and 80s electric power consumption wasn’t as great as it is today. To power everything today, a boat takes a lot more amps and the Gulfstar 43 platform has made the transition increase easy. I reduced the amps considerably by replacing almost all bulbs with LEDs and halved the major refrigeration draw with the redo of the fridge system. I replaced the original 65W alternator with a 105W Ample and recently replaced the old Link 2000R regulator and monitor with a Balmar ARS-5 multi-stage regulator and Smart Gauge monitor. Replacing the two 4D deep cells with six 6V deep cells increased the amp hours 10 percent. The addition of a Heart 2500 inverter with a three-stage charger allows running the microwave, TV, computer, power tools and other 120v appliances, like my wife’s hair blower. I recently added two Nature Power 65W monocrystalline rigid solar panels and a 28A charge controller. This being a Florida boat, all through hulls, which are bronze Grocos, were bonded together at production. I added a lightning diffuser atop the main mast and a ProSafe galvanic isolator at the shore power inlet. There is room over the transom to mount davits, solar panels and a tower with other accessories. I opted to have a wind vane and carry the dinghy turtled on the foredeck. The dinghy is a 9’ 6” inflatable-floor Zodiac that weighs only 57 pounds, and is easily halyarded up. Now, the best saved for last: the sailing. The Gulfstar 43 is fast for its size, length, weight and age, especially upwind because of its 35 percent ballast/displacement ratio; beam reach because of its mizzen sail; downwind because of its narrow beam; and no wind because of its indestructible Perkins 4/108 and Velvet Glide transmission. This versatility makes it a true passage maker. The mainsail is UK Sailmakers 10 oz. with four full battens, quadruple reinforcements, triple reefs and two draft lines. It drops smoothly between lazy jacks into a zip-up MackPack sail cover. The new jib, mounted on a twin-foil Harken II furler, is also UK, a 9 oz 130 with a clew high enough to see under when cruising. The mizzen is a cutdown that is reefable and that has come in handy in high, beam winds. I carry an old 155 genoa I can hoist on the second furling foil aside the poled-out 120 when sailing dead downwind. The headsails are managed by two Enke 48ST two-speed winches which are located beside the helm. The main sheet winch is right behind the helm. All lines forward are cabinrigged through two Spinlock triple clutches to two Andersen 40 two-speed winches. On the main mast are the original halyard winches: Lewmar 25 two-speeds; on the mizzen mast are two Barient 18 two-speeds. I increased the mizzen sheet
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Across the companionway is the nav station. It’s huge—room for a large chart book, writing tablets and printer.
to four purchase so it can also be used for hoisting the outboard and a man overboard up. Another benefit of having a ketch. Vince Lazzara built 80 of the Gulfstar 43 auxiliary sailors between 1976-78. Because of their strength and durability, most of them are still afloat, cruising. They are selling for between $50,000 and $85,000, depending on condition and equipment. As Vince grew older, his sons, Richard and Brad, shifted production more toward trawlers, and by 1987 the company stopped building sailboats and merged with Viking Yachts. I consider the Gulfstar 43 CC ketch to be a true passage maker, a fantastic boat for cruising and living aboard. Yeh, I’m biased because I lived aboard TRVTH for three years and sailed her from San Francisco to Sarasota, FL, and recently to Cuba and the Dry Tortugas. It’s a strong boat, versatile, fast and, roomy. I’m going to miss this beautiful lady but, unfortunately, I’m getting too old to keep up with her.
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evin Morin, a sailor who raced on a lake that had depths over 200 feet, came up with this idea because of the difficulty of anchoring a racing mark in such depths and problems finding enough volunteers to help out on race committee duty. After a few years of thinking about how to solve these problems, he put together a prototype of what came to be known as a robotic racing mark. Using a trolling motor for fishing boats that was controlled by GPS via a cell phone, pontoons for floating, and an orange cone, he built what eventually became MarkSetBot—a floating mark that is controlled by a cellular network so that the mark can stay in one place with remote control. As winds, current and waves move the mark around, it will continue to adjust its position according to the GPS setting it has. And when the course is set in accordance with the wind direction, the mark can easily be moved remotely when the wind changes—a common problem from the first setting of a mark until the race start time. The MarkSetBot requires fewer people, and it can be sent out to its location from shore or a boat by just telling the mark where to go on a digital chart on a cell phone—and if the wind shifts, they can tell it to move—all done remotely. They can also bring it back in remotely at the end of the day (although sending the robot out and back in would not be feasible in some locations, requiring a boat to pick it up). The device has been tested in high winds and three-foot waves—all with very positive results. It’s powered by an expensive lithium-ion battery—the most expensive part of the MarkSetBot. The battery lasts for about eight hours and can be controlled from up to two miles away. The manufacturer has also set it up, as an option, with instruments that stream the wind speed and direction. The MarkSetBot made its racing world debut in June at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (MI) Premiere Sailing League’s Stadium Races in J/70s. The MarkSetBot Facebook page said that they held over 36 races with 30 mark changes, and the robotic mark performed “flawlessly”—even on one day when the winds were 15-20 knots and waves of 3-5 feet. Morin and team plan to manufacture the device, which is currently being tested at different racing venues. The product is not yet available commercially, but the patent for the MarkSetBot has been filed. The company currently only has a one-page website (marksetbot.com), but most of the product information and discussion are found at www.facebook.com/MarkSetBot. Contact sales@marksetbot.zendesk.com for questions and interest in purchase as it comes to market. SOUTHWINDS
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SOUTHERN RACE REPORT Bikini Regatta & GYA Women’s PHRF Championship, Pensacola, FL, July 15-16 By Julie B. Connerley “Location, location, location,” the real estate axiom says. Sometimes it applies in sailboat racing too. In a departure from past years, two women’s races (one part of the Ladies Trilogy Series) were co-hosted by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola (NYCP) and Pensacola Yacht Club. NYCP’s 37th annual Bikini Regatta (July 15) was held in conjunction with the 17th annual Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) Women’s PHRF Championship (July 15-16). Bikini is open to Spinnaker and Genoa classes, and includes mixed and allwomen crews. The Women’s Championship is a women-only spinnaker event and necessitates a twoday schedule due to established GYA Pensacola Yacht Club Commodore Jim Reeves looks on as Hot Chocolate’s skipper, Debby Grimm, and daughter Kaylor, hold the Perpetual GYA Women’s PHRF Championship trophy, (aka the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Trophy). Photo by Julie B. Connerley.
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regulations. Ten boats competed. Six were entered in both Bikini and the GYA Championship. Logistics for accommodating out-of-town boats and heightened security affecting access to NYCP aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station provided an opportunity for the yacht clubs to pool resources, including race management, skippers meetings and post-race festivities. Two races totaling 8.45nm were held Saturday under trying weather conditions of extreme heat, humidity and little wind. Race 1’s 4.45nm course created challenges for some sailors, resulting in “request for redress” against race management. With appropriate hearings concluded, an appeal to the ruling was forwarded to US Sailing, which referred it back to the GYA. It is under advisement as of this publication. On Sunday, the six spinnaker teams took to Pensacola Bay for the third race—a 10.68nm course that would determine this year’s GYA champion. Super Duck, a J/29 owned by Rives Allen of Panama City, and skippered by Susan Danielson, had taken two bullets Saturday, becoming Bikini Regatta overall winner. But Sunday, the tides turned in favor of Debby Grimm and her seasoned crew aboard Hot Chocolate, her J/30 homeported in New Orleans. Grimm bested Danielson by just one point to win the GYA Women’s Championship for an unparalleled fifth time. For race results of both races, visit www.regattanetwork.com.
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Race for the Roses, Pensacola, FL, July 22 “One for the Party Books” By Julie B. Connerley Hosting sailing and other water-related activities is the business of yacht clubs. Being without a clubhouse (for over two years) does put a damper on things. However, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club (PBYC) showcased its “best little yacht club on the Gulf” mantra with a super awards party following racing on July 22. For the past 29 years, PBYC has coordinated the area’s longest-running womenonly regatta. For the Roses’ 30th anniversary, the all-volunteer race organizers coordinated perhaps one of their best post-race festivities since the G-rated “Chunk-n-dales” performed for the ladies decades ago. But, as always, it was about women on the water in this—the second of the three regattas—which form the Ladies Trilogy Series. Seven Spinnaker and one NonSpinnaker boat competed on Pensacola Bay under a 96-degree heat index. With the usual cadre of spectator boats crowding the racing area, two vessels from New Orleans, and another from Panama City sparred against locals, dutifully raising and dousing spinnakers during three W-L Super Duck prepares to hoist the spinnaker at the upwind mark during Race for races conducted by PBYC Fleet Capt. Doc the Roses. Photo by Julie B. Connerley. Bellows and his team. Super Duck, the Panama City J/29 skipspinnaker fleet, while Belinda Gobeli’s Newport 27, Jes Bepered by Susan Danielson, sailed to overall victory in the N-Me, won the Non-Spin class. Twenty-nine-year competitor Ellen Hunt (Roses founder who has participated every year save the first when she was giving birth to twins) sailed her Pearson 10M, Reach Around, to a respectable second place in Spinnaker class B, behind Hot Chocolate, the New Orleans J/30 which had won the GYA Women’s PHRF Drop in replacements for Beneteau, Catalina & Championship the weekend before.
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26th Annual Fast Women Regatta and Ladies Trilogy, July 29, Josephine, AL By Kim Kaminski The 26th Fast Women Regatta, the third race in the Ladies Trilogy series, was held at the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, AL. This year, the Fast Women Regatta was the last race in the three-race series. Eleven boats were registered to sail with six Spinnaker boats (five all-female teams), five NonSpinnaker boats (three all-female teams) and two boats sailing with a “virgin” skipper (Non-Spinnaker). Point Yacht Club Fleet Captain Brett Holk set up a double-triangle course with an added windward/leeward finish for the Spinnaker class in blustery weather. The winds were strong at 15 to 18 knots. At the weather mark, the Super Duck, a J/29 rounded the mark and the crew set the spinnaker—but did not gain control, and the boat broached severely, tossing three crewmembers into the waters as the other competitors prepared to round the mark. Luckily, the race committee had stationed a safety boat at the mark due to the strong weather conditions, and they were able to rescue the three crewmembers out of the water and return them back to their boat. The skipper, Susan Danielson, and crew aboard Super Duck did not let the incident deter their goal, as they finished the race and still walked away winners, receiving third place and earning the Overall Ladies Trilogy Trophy.
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Susan Danielson and her crew on Super Duck overcame some challenges during the 2017 Ladies Trilogy Series to win the Overall Trilogy Trophy. During the last race of the Trilogy (the Fast Women Regatta) the team broached on a downwind spinnaker run and had three crewmembers thrown into the water. The team recovered, finishing the race in third place and winning the Ladies Trilogy. Photo by Kim Kaminski Throughout the series, Super Duck had some challenges. During the first weekend of racing in the series (the Bikini Regatta and the GYA Women’s Championship), they missed rounding a shoal marker and ran aground on the second day. During the second race of the series (the Race for the Roses), they sailed in three races in just under three hours (back-to-back races in high-heat indices) and rose above the “heat stroke conditions” to win the Overall Race for the Roses Trophy (not bad for a first time participant in the Ladies Trilogy Series). After a demanding race series, Susan Danielson from the Pontchartrain Yacht Club and her crew aboard Super Duck rose to the top of the leader board to earn the Ladies Trilogy Trophy. Not far behind in points was Debby Grimm from the Southern Yacht Club and her crew aboard Hot Chocolate, who earned second place in the Trilogy but captured first place in their class for the Fast Women Regatta and earned the Overall Fast Women Best Female Team Perpetual Award. Jacqueline McGonigal, from the Buccaneer Yacht Club aboard Riptide in the Non-Spinnaker class earned the “Virgin Skipper” award with the fastest time for all-female crew on the racecourse, with a time of 50:40. Results (place, boat name, skipper, time): Spinnaker, Female, 8.2 mile: 1, Hot Chocolate, Debby Grimm (SYC), 1:03:24 (Fast Women Best All Female); 2, Reach Around, Ellen Hunt (PYC), 1:05:18; 3, Super Duck, Susan Danielson (PontYC), 1:06:38 (Ladies Trilogy Series Winner); 4, Cloud 9.1, Lisa Johnson (SYC), 1:07:04; 5 - Helldiver, Kim Kaminski (NYCP), 1:08:34; Spinnaker, Mixed Crew, 8.2 mile: 1, Coyote, Margo Zern (PBYC), 1:10:37; NonSpinnaker, Female, 5.8 mile: 1, Evelyn, Molly Klaas (PtYC), 47:12; 2, Riptide, Jacqueline McGonigal (BucYC), 50:40 (Virgin Skipper Award); 3, Hula Girl, Lani Bond (PtYC), 54:46; Non-Spinnaker, Mixed Crew, 5.8 mile: 1, Cannonball, Jo Hood (PtYC), 47:48; 2, Zig Zag, Maya Cantrell (PtYC), 49:48. www.southwindsmagazine.com
November 19, 2014 – the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. The fleet during the start of Leg 2 in Cape Town. Photo by Maria Muina/MAPFRE
13th Volvo Ocean Race Departs Spain Oct. 22 By Steve Morrell Cover: November 19, 2014 – Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. Team Alvimedica at the start of leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Photo by Gilles Martin-Raget/Team Alvimedica
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n Oct. 22, seven boats will depart Alicante, Spain, for the 13th Volvo Ocean Race. Originally, this race— held every three years, starting in 1973—was called the Whitbread Round the World Race when it was sponsored by the British Whitbread brewing company. In 2001, sponsorship was taken over by the Volvo Group and Volvo Cars and renamed the Volvo Ocean Race. All the boats are the same design, and this year, like the 2014-15 race, teams sail on the Volvo Ocean 65. There is no prize as winning the race is considered the prize in itself. The seven boats first spend time at a yard in Alicante where they all undergo repairs and refits to ensure that all boats are the same. The Volvo Ocean 65 was first used in the 2014-15 race and replaced an outdated and more expensive Volvo Open 70. The 65 introduced a major change in boat design for the race; the boats were designed by one firm with a strictly defined set of plans and by one team of builders, which meant that the sailors could not blame anyone but themselves, since the boats were all the same and built by one team. Starting in 2014, the race was now more about a race between the sailors and not the boats or who built them. Some say they would not have sailed in the race again if these new design rules were not in place. Unusual design features are a reverse bow, three water ballast tanks and a greatly improved and modernized media package, with five cameras and numerous microphones on board, which will allow the public to view events on board, including more interviews with the crew. The race, which goes from west to east, starts in Alicante and finishes in The Hague, Netherlands. Before the start in Alicante, there will be a series of in-port races starting on Oct. 14 to energize the teams and those onshore. The race departs Alicante on Oct. 22.
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There are 10 stops after Alicante: Lisbon, Portugal; Cape Town, South Africa; Melbourne, Australia; Hong Kong, China; Guangzhou, China; Auckland, New Zealand; Itajai, Brazil; Newport, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiff, Great Britain; Gothenburg, Germany; The Hague, Netherlands. There are in-port races at several of the stops. The seven teams are: Team AkzoNobel, Netherlands Dongfeng Race Team, China MAPFRE, Spain Vestas 11th Hour, Denmark/United States Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag, Hong Kong Turn the Tide on Plastic, Portugal/United Nations Team Brunel, Netherlands For various reasons, including the desire to increase women crew in the race, new rules were established this year to help increase the diversity of male/female crew. Skippers will be able to change their crew lineup on different legs of the race. This year, the race will spend more time in the Southern Ocean (calling it “going back to our roots”)—the most difficult and grueling conditions in the race—and skippers have the option to increase their size by three sailors if they choose a more mixed crew to include women. The rules state that: (1) The number of sailors allowed in an all-male crew has been reduced from eight to seven, but a team may take up to two female sailors, to make a total of nine; and (2) Skippers can take 10 sailors if the team consists of an even male/female split, and an all-female team may take 11 crew members. For more on the Volvo Ocean Race—and to follow it—go to VolvoOceanRace.com. There will be TV coverage in the U.S. starting in October on NBC Sport (starting October 26 with weekly shows). Go to the website for the complete list of TV stations. SOUTHWINDS
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The new Isles Yacht Club after rebuilding from Hurricane Charley. The Isles Yacht Club in the 70s’.
Isles Yacht Club – Punta Gorda, Florida By Diana Lehr
ocated in Charlotte Harbor—listed in 2012 as one of Sail magazine’s top ten places to sail in the U.S.—the Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1976, it is located in Punta Gorda Isles, the canal neighborhood that encompasses the “fat point” for which the city is named. That same year the club was accepted into the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs. By 1979 the club had already reached its initial goal of 400 members. The next 20 years was characterized by growth, improvement and change. The club began a facilities improvement program in the early 80s. They were the first club in the FCYC to have a female commodore, during the 1996-97 watch. In the late 90s, an outside consultant was hired to plan the club’s future. All that progress came to a halt at 4:10 pm on Friday the 13th, 2004, when Hurricane Charley barreled up Charlotte Harbor and slammed into Punta Gorda. The club was severely damaged, along with many members’ homes. Within days, members had erected a tent that served as the temporary clubhouse until a portable building was constructed next to the site of the planned new clubhouse.
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November 2006 saw the opening of the present clubhouse—a 16,000-square-foot building with ship’s store, dining facilities and meeting rooms. The fully equipped 45-slip marina has transient slips for visiting boaters and a fuel dock with a state-of-the-art pump-out system. The modular building became the Bridge Building with a dock master’s office, boaters’ lounge and showers, a 24/7 fitness center and loaner bicycles. The IYC has a very active cruisers group. A trip down Charlotte Harbor leads to Boca Grande Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. If not anchoring in nearby Pelican Bay by Cayo Costa State Park—considered by many to be the best anchorage in the state—cruisers can head north to Venice, Sarasota and Tampa Bay, or south to Sanibel and Captiva, Ft. Myers, Naples, and the Keys. The club has a full racing schedule. The dinghy sailing club of Precision 15s race approximately every other week throughout the year. Big boat competitors have a series of five to six races about one month apart starting in late October. PHRF sailors have six races January through April, and the club also has a non-Spinnaker fun series. Harbor 20s provide social sailing opportunities for members also. www.southwindsmagazine.com
The damage suffered from Hurricane Charley in 2004.
This is the 13th year that IYC has hosted the Leukemia Cup Series (March 2017) comprised of various activities and races, including the Leukemia Cup Regatta, benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Last year, the club raised over $55,000 for LLS. Today the club numbers close to 800 members with numerous programs and activities to meet their varied needs and interests. A small plaque in the Commodore’s Grille pays testament to the spirit of the club. It reads simply, “Thank you Charley.” The Isles Yacht Club is located at 1780 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. For more information visit the club’s website, www.islesyc.com, or call 941-639-1369. The blessing of the fleet at the old club.
After Hurricane Charley, events were held in a tent.
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Precision 18s at the docks at the new club.
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BOAT REVIEW
RS AERO Boat Review By Dave Ellis Photos courtesy rsaerosailing.org
A modern, lightweight racing dinghy with a self-bailing cup holder!
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SAILING of England has produced a number of sailing craft from rotomolded kids’ boats to high performance racers. The latest offering is the Aero. At a little over 13 feet, it is designed to be versatile enough to be sailed by sailors from 75 to 210 pounds. Say what? Yes, and here is how. The hull only weighs 66 pounds. That’s less than an Optimist Dinghy! There are three rig sizes, all using the same carbon boom and upper section with the two-part carbon mast. Sails are available in 5, 7 and 9 square meters, but many opt for the 7, unless they are always sailing in light air, are a heavy person or really like to hike out a lot. Interestingly, they opted for a quality Dacron sail rather than the Mylar that many new designs use. Mylar does not stretch in any direction. Dacron does a little on the bias, even with the modern Dacron. So, with the bendy Carbon mast that allows the sail to be de-powered; full battens and
extreme Cunningham adjustment is not needed. How is a production boat able to be so lightweight? “They could have made it lighter,” reported the southeast distributor Paul Silvernail. “But to make it more robust, they put some extra material in loaded areas, like around the mast step.” The resin is epoxy, and fiberglass is used—with carbon added only to strengthen the free-standing mast area and around the gunnel. Since the hull is designed with nearly flat panels and with a chine, there are no rounded parts of the inner foam to be scored to allow a curve. All of those kerfs in a normal rounded hull fill with resin when a boat is built. No scoring, no extra epoxy. At first, the Aero was going to have a sleeved sail like the Laser and Melges 14. However, it seemed difficult to raise the larger sail in a breeze and a sleeved sail cannot be lowered when approaching a dock or shore. Well, by capsizing, yes, but not sail-on-the-deck. So the sail is raised by
The Aero Nationals in 2016. Aero fleets have taken off in England, in parts of Europe and in Australia. In the U.S., there are growing fleets in the Pacific Northwest, California, New England, Florida and Texas.
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Sail area 54 sq ft 77 sq ft 93 sq ft
Sailor weight 77-120 pound sailor 120-165 pound sailor 165-210 pound sailor
a halyard with a lock at the top of the mast. The mast step is elongated at the deck so that the mast can rake forward on downwind legs, a more efficient setting. Another change from what many single-handed boats usually see is mid-boom sheeting. No more catching the main sheet on the transom. It is also handy when jibbing, as one hand can grab all the parts of the mainsheet right in the boat and throw the boom over. Is it tippy? Yes, perhaps a little more than a Laser at rest. But the flatter hull form and chines make the boat less so when moving along. The mast is significantly lighter than a Laser aluminum section, so there is a noticeable difference when healed and with ease of righting if capsized. What is it like to sail this little rocket ship, er, dinghy? I traveled over from Tampa Bay to the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach to meet the eight-boat Aero fleet on their Wednesday evening racing. I was issued a boat whose owner was not able to make it that evening. “Make sure you step into the middle of the boat,” said a helpful sailor as I stood on the dock. Noted was how easy it was to launch with a little dolly. The light weight is a pleasure on the land as well as at sea. Most transport their Aero on a vehicle roof rack. Four races were held. I found the boat very responsive to body movement. I don’t mean illegal jerking and ooching and rocking movements, but simply going with waves and hiking down in puffs. The mainsheet proved to be the main control for the sail. After setting and forgetting the outhaul, and snugging the vang to where the mainsheet pulled the boom to the corner of the boat: in the puffs, the mainsheet would be pulled IN, lowering the end of the boom to flatten the sail; in the lulls let the mainsheet out, up to the vang position. (In a blow, of course, the vang is tightened very much and the mainsail let out in the puffs.) All but one of the boats in Palm Beach were sailing 7s and, surprisingly to me, the one 5 was right up near the front of the fleet on the upwind legs. Oh, and this 72-yearold won the four races. It reminded me of sailing Moths of the 1950s and 60s—just a satisfying kind of sailing. Aero fleets have taken off in England, in parts of Europe and in Australia. In the U.S. there are growing fleets in the Pacific Northwest, California, New England, Florida and Texas. Dealerships are set up nationwide and the class representatives are quick to answer queries. Try one out! Be warned, however. You may want one. www.rssailing.com/en/explore/rs-aero News & Views for Southern Sailors
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Is it tippy? Yes, perhaps a little more than a Laser at rest. But the flatter hull form and chines make the boat less so when moving.
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Knots vs Splicing From MarlowRopes.com By Paul Dyer, technical manager at Marlow Ropes, tests the effects of knots and splices on rope strength. best for any application and which knot is strongest. Tying knots is a skill, it needs to be practiced! There are numerous examples of accidents and injuries caused when an incorrectly tied knot behaves unexpectedly. It’s better to know a few simple multipurpose knots that can be reliably tied every time than to try and use the “best” exotic knot but make an error in tying it. The following ‘Magnificent Seven’ knots can be used to solve almost any rope problem. Notice some of the same knots can be used for many different applications. If you only learn one knot, learn a figure 8 and how to use its variations. 1. Fig 8 can be used as: • Stopper • Eye • To join ropes • To attach to something • Friction hitch
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t is likely anyone who has ever used ropes has learned to tie knots—to create eyes, connect rope to objects, or even just for decoration. There’s a knot for every application, and for many applications there is no better solution than a knot. Nonetheless it is important to be aware of the limitations of knots. Every time a rope is distorted strength is lost. When a rope is bent around itself or an object, some of the strength quoted by the manufacturer is lost. A bent rope means some of the fibres on the outside of the curve will have to carry more load while fibres on the inside may take none of the load. In addition, parts of the rope in a knot may be compressed and the fibres unable to move to share load. These factors and more combine to give a complex mechanical system that ultimately reduces a rope’s strength. The level of strength reduction can be substantial. In some cases, strength can be reduced by over 50 percent. However, this will depend on many factors, including the type of knot, how the knot is tied, how neat it is, how the rope is loaded, the design of the rope and so on. For these reasons Marlow likes to keep things simple with the following guidelines: Typical polyester or nylon ropes should be expected to retain 50 percent of original strength when knotted. Ropes made from HMPE or LCP type material (for example Dyneema or Vectran) should be assumed to retain only 40 percent of their strength when knotted, while Aramid ropes could retain as little as 30 per cent of their strength. In contrast to these figures, a well-spliced rope will typically retain 90 percent of its quoted strength. In fact, some ropes (typically HMPE products) are often quoted with spliced strength, as this is how the product is tested. If strength of termination is critical then a splice is always the preferred choice. There is much healthy debate about what knots work
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2. Alpine butterfly can be used as: • Eyes in middle of the rope • ‘Y’ hangs 3. Reef knot can be used for: • Joining 2 ropes 4. Sheet bend can be used for: • Joining 2 ropes of different sizes 5. Clove hitch can be used for: • Attaching a rope to something 6. Round turn and 2 half hitches can be used for: • Attaching a rope to something 7. Prusik Knot can be used to create a: • Friction hitch to grip rope
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Lowcountry Liveaboard – What’s that Like? By Dan Dickison
In Charleston, SC, a fair number of boaters live on board—most in marinas, but an increasing number on moorings or anchors. Here’s an overview.
Two transient liveaboard vessels at the Charleston Maritime Center.
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nyone who’s ever lived on board for an extended period of time will tell you that there’s nothing that quite compares to this experience. Whether your vessel is berthed in a marina or moored out in open water, this lifestyle promotes a strong sense of independence, camaraderie and often serenity. There are also myriad challenges that come with the territory. Nonetheless, the majority of people who have chosen to live on board will tell you that they wouldn’t have it any other way. Take Michael Decker for example. Decker lives by himself on the Ashley River in Charleston, close enough to downtown to hear commuter traffic traveling over the two major bridges that surround his aquatic neighborhood. He’s lived on board his Carver 350 aft cabin motorcruiser for three years, the first two of those in area marinas, and the last out on a mooring that he and a friend installed. Wearing a hat with an inscription that proclaims “Too blessed to be stressed,” Decker sits on his aft deck and scans the harbor. He mentions research he’s heard about that suggests an individual’s stress levels go down 40 percent when they’re on the water. “I love this life,” he professes. “I get up in the morning, watch
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the sunrise and then decide what I want to do that day. Maybe I’ll get some work done, or maybe I’ll just go fishing.” Decker says he prefers living out on the water as opposed to at the dock. “When you’re at the dock, there are a lot of distractions and interruptions and noise. Out here, the only distraction is the occasional boater who doesn’t obey the no wake signs.” The more complicated logistics of living away from land don’t bother Decker. His livelihood is refurbishing boats and he commutes to his various jobs by way of a ninefoot, fiberglass dinghy powered by a small outboard. He keeps a motorscooter on shore for trips to the grocery or to fetch other supplies. Paying for scooter parking and the occasional dinghy dockage fees at marinas are the only additional expenses he incurs as a liveaboard. Contrast Decker’s situation with that of Kim and Simon Brown who live with their daughter Sienna on board their Oyster 56, Britican, at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mt. Pleasant. The Browns, who have lived on board for three and a half years, cruising the Mediterranean and the Caribbean before arriving in Charleston, have spent the past year here. As year-round liveaboards, they pay an up-front fee of $3,000, which is in addition to dockage charges. (Marina management adjusts that fee based upon the duration of a vessel’s stay.) “We’ve sailed over 20,000 miles and overnighted in more than 100 marinas,” Simon explains, “and Charleston is the first place we’ve encountered such fees for year-round liveaboards.” Other than these unexpected fees, which it turns out are also charged at several other Charleston-area marinas, the Browns Too blessed to be stressed; Mike Decker relaxes on his aft deck. Dan Dickison photo.
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say they’re very satisfied with life at the dock here. “We chose Charleston because this marina is in a town with highly rated public schools, but also because it’s relatively close to shops and services,” Kim explains. “We’d been homeschooling Sienna up to this point, and we wanted her to have a break from that and experience a conventional school setting.” Both Kim and Simon say they enjoy the amenities that Charleston Harbor Marina offers, which include use of the resort’s pools, restaurants and bars as well as its complimentary shuttle service to downtown Charleston and 24-hour marina security. There are also shower and laundry facilities. Sienna, Kim and Simon Brown on board their floating home, Britican. The only negatives here, they both agree, are Dan Dickison photo. the long walk from the marina’s designated all congregate on the dock for a few drinks in the evening. parking area, the harbor’s fertile waters (Britican’s hull has Everyone helps each other out. We stay in touch via text and to be cleaned by divers once a month and the raw-water email, and if you need something, all you have to do is put strainers cleaned once a week), and the fact that the marithe word out and someone will assist. It’s like you became na’s wireless Internet service is spotty at best. best friends straight away.” For the Browns, the best part about living on board here Kim, who blogs about living on board and maintains is the acceptance they’ve found among fellow liveaboards. her own channel on YouTube dedicated to life on board “Our marina neighbors are phenomenal,” says Kim. And Britican (go to YouTube and search for “britican”), cautions Simon concurs. “Most days in the summer,” he adds, “we would-be liveaboards that it’s not always a glamorous lifestyle. “If we knew back before buying this boat what we were getting into, we’d never have chosen to do this,” she says. “But now, I really can’t imagine any other type of life. We definitely love it.”
Liveaboard Basics for Charleston All vessels (other than those documented by the U.S. Coast Guard), must be properly registered in South Carolina if they stay in the state’s waters longer than 45 days. If you opt to live away from the dock, your mooring or anchorage must be well clear of navigable channels. (Mooring permits can be obtained by application to the state’s Office of Coastal Resource Management.) If you opt to live on board at the dock, five of the seven marinas in this area accept short- or long-term liveaboards, but some of them have quotas so you’ll need to check in advance. Some marinas have length and draft restrictions, and some charge differently for multihull vessels. LT. J.B. Zorn, the Public Information Officer for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston, says that the USCG’s primary concern regarding liveaboard boats is safety. “As long as those vessels aren’t posing a hazard to navigation and are in compliance with the required safety equipment, navigation rules of the road, and the environmental standards such as the appropriate use of holding tanks, the USCG has no particular issue with liveaboards.”
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ASK THE SURVEYOR
Keep Your Keel On By Tom Averna Marine Surveyor
Hi Tom, I have a question you might be able to help me with. We recently took our boat out of the water to paint the bottom and noticed a horizontal crack running along the upper portion of the keel. I don’t remember seeing that before. Any ideas? I hope the keel isn’t falling off. Mark Rosen Tarpon Springs, FL
Hi Mark, On boats that have a bolt-on ballast keel a crack between the ballast and the keel stub is commonly caused by the seam and fairing compound deteriorating. The compound was used as a sealant and fairing. It tends to get tired, deteriorated and brittle with age. The bedding compound used to seal the joint becomes less flexible and cracks as the FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) keel and bolted-on ballast work in different directions. Even though this is a common issue to find, it’s important to seal any cracking and make the keel joint watertight. For this column let’s talk about another cause of keel joint cracking; the keel bolts. I consider keel bolts to be one of the weak links in the chain. They are an out-of-sight, out-of-mind component that requires careful periodic inspection. Keel bolts have a life span. They will not be maintenance free for the life of the boat; approximately 20 years on stainless bolts, 15 years on iron bolts. If bronze is used for bolts, 30 years, unless the ballast is cast iron. Bronze and iron do not mix well on the cathodic scale. There are always exceptions to the rule. I’ve seen keel bolts that are 40 years old and look new. On a typical survey of a fiberglass sailboat with a bolton keel I do an initial walk-around when the boat is on dry dock to look for any obvious defects or damage. The keel joint is part of that initial inspection. If there is a crack at the seam I’ll open up the crack slightly to probe a little deeper. Often I discover the fairing compound that was used to smooth the joint was a Bondo (polyester) type fairing compound. That type of compound doesn’t like movement and shouldn’t be used at the keel joint. I can guarantee it will crack eventually. Obvious signs of failing keel bolts are rust streaks and 52
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water leaking from the keel joint when the boat is hauled out. Any water penetration into the joint can compromise the stainless bolts by causing corrosion. Stainless steel is vulnerable to crevice and pitting corrosion when deprived of oxygen. Even though the bolt heads and nuts might look fairly good in the bilge, the bolt could be corroded in the ballast keel that you can’t see. This is called the “carrot effect.” The bolt ends look good but the middle of the bolt is corroded and worn significantly. Depending on the quality of the stainless steel used, corrosion can occur on stainless steel bolts. Testing the bolts with a magnet will give you an idea of the quality of the stainless used. High quality stainless steel like Aquamet 22 or type 316 is non-magnetic and has less of a potential for corrosion. In any case, if there is significant corrosion evident, it’s time to think about replacing the keel bolts. How much corrosion is significant? It’s a tough call. Given the age of the boat and the maintenance history, the builder can give you facts to base your decision on. Always make a decision on the safe side. The only part of the keel bolts and nuts that a surveyor can see are in the bilge. It’s not easy to see all the keel bolts in the bilge. Bolts could be hidden beneath the engine, fuel or water tanks. Hopefully the bilge is dry and clean enough to see the bolts. The nuts and washers should be clean of corrosion and rust without any apparent signs of leaking. If everything looks good I’ll feel more confident about the rest of the bolt I can’t see. It’s also important to look at the area around the bolts for any cracking or deformities. If there is a grid-type liner in the bilge, look for cracks around the bolts as well. Compressive stresses and groundings can cause cracking in these areas. www.southwindsmagazine.com
A typical crack in the keel joint. There’s no sign of water seepage or rust. This is an Islander 28 built in the late 70s. It looks like it’s time to reef out the loose fairing compound and fair out again.
I surveyed a boat a few years ago in Miami for an owner who was planning on cruising the Bahamas for the winter. When the boat was hauled out, the keel joint crack was oozing rust in big brown drops. It was pretty obvious there was a problem. The keel bolts were corroding. I looked in the bilge and found steel nuts on the stainless bolts. The nuts were practically dissolved into a layer of rust. There was also evidence the bolts were leaking into the bilge. With the rusted nuts and the rust streaks coming from the keel joint, the decision was easy. It was time to replace the keel bolts. I later caught up with the owner. He replaced the bolts weeks after the survey. He said the old bolts were totally corroded, especially in the middle of the bolt (the carrot effect). A very poor quality stainless steel was used for the bolts. The threads were gone on all but two bolts. The boatyard thought only those two bolts were holding the ballast keel in place. Probably all it would have taken was a rough Gulf Stream crossing. I don’t even like to think about that. But the owner prevented any problems by performing the preventative maintenance he needed to do. As preventative maintenance, I recommend re-torquing the nuts occasionally and keeping the bilge dry and clean. Open up the cabin sole hatches when you’re not aboard, let the bilge ventilate and stay dry. If you have to replace the keel bolts most boatyards are equipped for such a job. Don’t just replace the bolt that’s looking in poorer shape then the others. Replace them all! There have been some fairly high-profile incidences in the last few years of keels falling off and the loss of crew at sea. Some of these keel losses were on high-priced new yachts. These were serious events. In most cases, the keel bolts were not the cause of the failure. Other factors like a previous grounding, sloppy workmanship when the boat was built and inadequate support of the keel structure contributed to the keel failure. Keel bolts are generally
designed and (in most cases) overbuilt as well as redundant. It is actually fairly rare to hear of a keel falling off without warning because the keel bolts totally failed. It’s very easy to overlook inspecting and maintaining keel bolts. All it takes is a periodic inspection and keeping the bilge dry and clean. Put it on your routine maintenance list. Tom Averna is an independent marine surveyor, specializing in sailboats. He can be reached at 360-376-2770, or thomasaverna@gmail.com if you have any comments or questions.
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RACE CALENDAR LISTING YOUR RACE SOUTHWINDS lists races with date, event and sponsoring organization in the eight southeastern states. To be listed in the section, at the beginning of each region, called “Upcoming Major Regattas,” cost is $35/ month ($25 for second month) for the first 130 words (text and title) and $45/month ($35 for second month) for 200 words total. No listing over 200 words allowed. Regattas that run display ads (1/4 page or larger) will get 150 words at no additional charge for two months. Email editor@southwindsmagazine.com, or 941-7958704, around the first of the month preceding publication to list your event or place an ad. Club Races Not Listed Local weekly and monthly club races not listed. Contact the clubs. Generally, any sailboat is invited to club racing. Yacht Clubs Listed Below/Yacht Club Directory Clubs listed below are the clubs that have regattas listed this month or next month. For a complete list of clubs in the Southeast, go to www.Southwinds Magazine.com and go to the club directory. To add your club or edit the listing, create an account on the online directory. You can then add additional information about your club: Location, regattas, club racing, cruising, activities, general information, etc. Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC = Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.
Race Calendar South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. This is the main site for the racing calendar in the region, which generally has the races from the next two groups (CORA and Lanier). Go to this site for the list of clubs and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) organizes many of the regattas in the Charleston, SC, area. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. Lake Lanier, GA: http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/LakeSchedule.php Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): AYC: Atlanta YC, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantayachtclub.org AUGSC: Augusta SC. www.augustaSailingClub.org BYSC: Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort, SC, www.byscnet.com CoSC: Columbia Sailing Club, www.ColumbiaSailingClub.org CYC-SC:Carolina YC, Charleston, SC, www.carolinayachtclub.com CYC-NC: Carolina YC (N. Carolina), www.carolinayachtclub.org KSC: Keowee Sailing Club, Seneca, SC, www.keoweesailingclub.com 54
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LMSC: LLSC: LNYC: LTYC:
Lake Murray SC, Chapin, SC, www.lmsc.org Lake Lanier SC, Lake Lanier, GA, www.llsc.com Lake Norman YC, NC, www.lakenormanyachtclub.com Lake Townsend YC, Brown Summit, NC, www.LakeTownsendYachtClub.com SAYRA: www.sayra-sailing.com SYC: Savannah YC, Savannah, GA, www.savannahyachtclub.org OCTOBER 7-8 Georgia State Laser Championship. LLSC 7-8 Thistle Old Salty/First Sail. LNYC 7-8 Halloween Regatta. AUGSC 14 SAYRA Club Challenge. J/22s. SAYRA 14-15 39th Fall Classic. Windsurfing. windsurfatlanta.org 14-15 Sailboard Regatta. LLSC 14-15 Gilbert Beers Memorial. AYC 21 High School Sailing. LNYC 21 Dataw Cup. BYSC 21-22 Wild Oyster Regatta. Lightnings. CYC-SC 21-22 Highlander Pipers. LNYC 21-22 E Scow South. AUGSC 21-22 CSC Championship Racing. CSC-SC 28 Stede Bonnet Regatta. www.provisioncompany.com 28 HS Regatta. BYSC 28-29 Halloween Regatta. LLSC 28-29 Halloween Snipe Regatta. AYC 28-30 Hot V1 Charity Regatta. LTYC NOVEMBER 4-5 Turkey Shoot Regatta. KSC 4-5 Midlands Regatta. CSC 4-5 Laser D-12. CSC 4-5 Flying Scot Fall 48. LNYC 11-12 No More Turkey Laser Regatta. AYC 11-12 Carolina Keelboat. LNYC 18-19 Multihull Regatta. LLSC 18-19 Open Bic Midwinter Championship. CYC-SC 25 Whitecapper PHRF. LLSC
Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): EFYC: Epping Forest YC, www.efyc.com EGYC: Eau Gallie Yacht Club, www.egyachtclub.com FCSA: First Coast Sailing Assoc. www.sailjax.com FYC: Florida YC, www.theFloridaYachtClub.org HRYC: Halifax River YC, www.hryc.com LESC: Lake Eustis YC, www.lescfl.com LMSA: Lake Monroe SA, www.flalmsa.org MYC: Melbourne YC, www.MelbourneYachtClub.com NFCC: North Florida Cruising Club. www.nfccsail.com OSC: Ocala Sailing Club, www.ocalasailingclub.org RCJ: Rudder Club of Jacksonville, www.RudderClub.com SAYC: St. Augustine YC, www.StAugustineYachtClub.com SYC: Smyrna YC, www.SmyrnaYachtClub.com OCTOBER Sept. 29-Oct. 1 J/24 Dragon Point Fall Championship. MYC/EGYC 7 Fall River. NFCC 7 Fall River. NFCC 7-8 Sanford Fall Regatta. LMSA 7-8 Small Boat Fall Regatta. MYC 13-14 Leukemia Cup. EFYC 14 Chicken Island. SYC 14-15 Big Boat Fall Regatta. MYC www.southwindsmagazine.com
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Compass Rose Challenge. SAYC Navy Day. EFYC 12th Inland Lake Championship. LESC Brewers Cup. SYC Hiram’s Haul Catamaran Race. www.sailseriespromotions.com NOVEMBER 4 Women on Water Race. RCJ 4-5 38th Wildcat Multihull Regatta. LESC 11 Kings Day Regatta. EFYC 11-12 24th MC SCOW SE Regional Championship. LESC 12 Commodore’s Cup. SAYC 18 Mothers Arms Challenge. LMSA 17-19 Kings Day, J/24. FYC
fare is held on Fridays from 6-8pm. Beginners and non-members welcome. The KWCSC is located at 705 Palm Avenue (off Sailboat Lane). 305-292-5993. www.keywestsailingcenter.org. Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC), Key Largo. www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regular club racing open to all. OCTOBER 14 Summer Portsmouth #5 14-15 Club 420 Laser Regatta 15 Summer PHRF #5 29 Halloween All Comers Regatta NOVEMBER 4 Black Betsy Regatta 11-12 Dockmaster’s Regatta
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63rd Annual Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, FL, Oct. 7-8
34th Annual Pusser’s Rumgatta, Tampa, FL, Oct. 14
Attendance for this regatta is expected to draw over 200 racing and cruising sailboats from around south Florida. The Coral Reef Yacht Club will once again host the award ceremonies on Saturday, October 14. Organizers are looking for donations for raffle prizes. To sponsor, donate raffle prizes or for more information, go to the event’s Web site at www.columbusdayregatta.net.
It’s nearly October and that means “Rumgatta” Time! The 34th Annual Pusser’s Rumgatta will be hosted by Tampa Sailing Squadron on Oct. 14 in Apollo Beach. New and exciting details this year include a freshly dredged channel and the introduction of a Singlehand and a Doublehand class on a long course! Following the racing is the Pusser’s Rum “Par-Ti” featuring music, rum libations, and dinner—all sponsored by Pusser’s Rum. The Scallywags of BCYC will be entertaining and Helly Hansen has sponsored a set of excellent foul weather gear for an auction to benefit Meals on Wheels. Racing classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer Cruiser, Cruising, Singlehand, Doublehand, and Mother Lode class— which is designed to provide an easy pursuit race around Tampa Bay for the less serious racers. The Mother Lode does not require a PHRF rating. Boats are assigned a rating based on their equipment and the captain’s experience. A pre-race skippers meeting and party featuring keg beer and $5 hamburger dinners for the Rumgatta starts at 5pm, Friday, Oct. 13, at the squadron. For additional information, contact Matt Dalton at tssregatta@gmail.com. For details, entry forms, NOR and a discount for early registration, go to www.sail-tss.org and go to Regattas.
Regional Sailing Organizations: BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): BBYC Biscayne Bay YC. www.biscaynebayyachtclub.com CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club, www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. Miami. www.coralreefyachtclub.org KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org OCTOBER 7-8 Columbus Day Regatta. www.columbusdayregatta.net* 20-22 Miami Slalom Open. Windsurfing. tillo-international.com 21 Annual BBYRA ORC #2. CGSC 28 Halloween Howler Youth Regatta. CGSC NOVEMBER (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 4 CRYC Annual BBYRA ORC #3 5 CRYC Annual BBYRA OD #3 9 Miami to Nassau. CRYC** See “Racing News”, pg. 20 11 Star Schoonmaker Cup. CRYC 17 CR-X North American Champioinship. CRYC 18 51st Round the Island Race. KBYC 21 International 420 Clinic. CGSC
USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival – River Romp Regatta, N. Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 20-22 Edison Sailing Center. Laser, Radial, Laser 4.7, Club 420, Optimist. Contact Stephanie Webb at RPSC1983@aol.com
11th Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with 37th Stiletto Nationals, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Oct. 20-22 Race Calendar Key West Community Sailing Center. A social hour featuring lite News & Views for Southern Sailors
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RACE CALENDAR Friday with the long-distance race, which is optional for all except those competing in the Stiletto Nationals. Courses will be on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, weather dependent. In previous years, participants have come from 17 states and the Dominican Republic. More than 70 boast usually compete in eight classes: Stilettos, Corsairs, Formulas, Hobies, Nacras, Windriders, Hobie Waves, Wetas, and a variety of other multihulls. Complimentary camping, docking, launching, and parking are available at the Squadron, which can be reached at 941-388-2355. For more information, go to www.SarasotaSailingSquadron.org, or contact the Squadron at 941-388-2355.
37th Annual Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta, Nov. 4 Both One-Design and PHRF Racing. One-Design classes: Flying Scot, Viper 640, Opti, Laser, 420, Open Bic. PHRF classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, True Cruising, Pocket Cruiser, Racer Cruiser. Skippers Party on Friday, dinner with pig roast and awards on Saturday. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat-of -the-Year event. For the NOR and online registration, go to www.sarasotayachtclub.org. www.regattanetwork.com. 941-315-0627 West Florida Race Calendar The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in West Florida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org. For regatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go to the West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org. Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): BYC: Bradenton YC. www.BradentonYachtClub.com CCSC: Clearwater Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org CMCS: Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society www.cmcs-sail.org CYC: Clearwater YC, www.ClearwaterYachtClub.org DBC: Dunedin Boat Club, www.DunedinBoatClub.org DIYC: Davis Island YC, www.diyc.org NSYC: Naples Sailing & YC, www.theNSYC.com SSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org SPSA: St. Petersburg SA, www.spsa.us SPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.org OCTOBER (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 6-9 USODA Spring Team Qualifier. SPYC 7 Sunfish Race. DIYC 7-8 Summerset Regatta. CMCS 13 Dunedin Cup. Regatta Ball. DBC* 14 34th Rumgatta. TSS* 20-22 Buzzelli Multihull Regatta. SSS* 20-22 River Romp Regatta* 20-22 US Fireball National Championship, CCSC 21 Dore Drake. DIYC 21 Glowstick Regatta. DIYC 21-22 Clearwater Challenge. CYC 27-29 Ted Irwin Memorial Leukemia Cup/Fall Bay Race. SPYC 27-29 ISSA High School Single-Handed National Championship. SPYC 27-29 Kona North Americans. CCSC 28 Commodore’s Cup. NSYC 28 Halloween Regatta. DIYC 28 Great Pumpkin Regatta. SSS NOVEMBER (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 56
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Wounded Warrior Training Camp & Racing. SPYC F16 North Americans. CCSC SYC Invitational Regatta. SYC* Sunfish Florida Regional Championship. SSS Festival of the Islands Regatta. CYC Commodore’s Cup. SPSA Bruce Waters Green Fleet Regatta. SPYC Jeff Penfield Memorial Regatta. Flying Scot. SSS Dore Drake Regatta. DIYC One-Design Championships. BCYC Carlisle Classic. CYC Fall Regatta. MIYC US Sailing Disabled Championship. CCSC Lilly Kaighin Memorial Regatta. SSS Drumstick Regatta. E-Scow. SSS Egmont Key Regatta. DIYC Snipes Florida State Championship. SPYC High School Keelboat National Final Invitational. SPYC Hospice Regatta. CHYC Old Shoe Regatta. DIYC Thanksgiving Regatta. DIYC
Clubs with regattas listed this month The GYA is the main organization coordinating all races in area BSC: Birmingham SC, Birmingham, AL, www.Birminghamsailingclub.org BucYC: Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL, www.bucyc.com BWYC: Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS, www.baywavelandyachtclub.org BYC: Biloxi YC, Biloxi, MS, www.biloxiyc.org FWYC: Fort Walton YC, Fort Walton Beach, FL, www.fwyc.org FYC: Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL, www.Fairhopeyachtclub.com GBCA: Galveston Bay Cruising Association. www.gbca.org GYA: Gulf Yachting Association. www.gya.org GYC: Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS, www.Gulfyachtclub.org HYC: Houston YC, Houston, TX, www.Houstonyachtclub.com JYC: Jackson YC, Jackson, MS, www.jacksonyachtclub.com LYC: Lakewood YC, Seabrook, TX, www.LakewoodYachtclub.com MYC: Mobile YC, Mobile, AL, www.mobileyachtclub.org NOYC: New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA, www.noyc.org PBYC: Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL, www.PensacolaBeach-YC.org PCYC: Pass Christian YC, Pass Christian, MS, www.pcyc-gya.org PtYC: Point YC, Josephine, AL, www.pointYachtclub.org PontYC: Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA. www.pontyc.org PYC: Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL, www.PensacolaYachtClub.org SYC: Southern YC, New Orleans, LA, www.SouthernYachtClub.org TYC: Lake Tammany YC, Slidell, LA, www.Tammanyyachtclub.org LPWSA: Lake Pontchartrain Women’s SA, New Orleans, LA, www.lpwsa.org WFORC: West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit, Pensacola, FL Some of these dates and events may change due to the impact of Hurricane Harvey OCTOBER 1 Coco Seeman. SYC 5-8 Harvest Moon Regatta. LYC 7 Lost Bay Regatta. PtYC
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[9] 40’ J Boats J/120 1995. This J/120 has spent her entire life in fresh water & has been stored inside every winter. Equipped for both racing & cruising! This will sell fast! $129,900. Contact Melanie 305.807.4096
[12] 42’ Contest 42 CC Ketch 1983. Borne Free is a real beauty with her classic lines & decadent high gloss teak interior. New electronics, fuel tank, & repowered in 2004. $97,500. Contact Kevin B. 850.982.0983
[2] 45’ HUNTER PASSAGE 2002. This model offers a superb combination of comfort & livability. Marine A/C in 2 zones, [6] 44’ VOYAGE YACHTS 440 2002. 3’2” Low Draft. Fischer Kohler generator, upgraded electronics package & more! Panda Genset, A/C, water maker, washer, dryer. Rocking B $164k Contact: Kirk Muter 954.649.4679 is the cleanest, most thoughtfully upgraded, meticulously maintained! Price Drop $299K Contact: Tom 904.377.9446 [3] 44’ BREWER 1989. She’s been lovingly cared for and updated w/ continuous service. All systems in good shape. [7] 49’ JEANNEAU 49 DS 2005. Exterior & Interior almost in Electric in mast mainsail furling. Sea Quencher water‐ NEW condition. Low hours. Bow Thruster, Folding Propellor. maker. NEW antifouling bottom paint! $120k Contact: 4A/C units, quit 5.5 Onan generator & more! Well main‐ Harry 412.692.0639 tained! MUST SEE! $219,000 Contact: Kirk 954.649.4679
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[13] 46’ Garcia Nouanni Passoa 1984. A rare & hard to find Garcia 46. Sturdy, yet lightweight aluminum hull. Heavy duty rigging. Updated electronics, solar panels, & electric windlass. $279,900. Contact Kevin 321.693.1642
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[11] 43’ SLOCUM CUTTER 1986. NEW bimini, dodger, full enclosure. Furuno chart plotter, wind, depth, radar, weather. New A/C & Heat 2014. Watermaker. Solar Panels. $125K Contact: Kevin W. 321.693.1642
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S2 7.9 1984. Race ready. Tohatsu 4-stroke 6HP. Includes Blade, Dacron 135; Mylar 145, 2 Mylar 155, racing main, Dacron full batten main. New bottom paint, refurbished keel and rudder. Reconditioned trailer included. Pensacola, FL. $8,500 FIRM. 850-293-4031 jjjbean@aol.com,. (11/17)
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25’ Catalina 250, 2004. Wing Keel, wheel steering, Tohatsu 9.8, VHF, Furling, enclosed head, galley, sleeps 4, comfortable dinette, contemporary cruiser. $12,650. Call Paul Robarge (904) 540-1628. (11/17)
25’ Catalina 250, 2010. Wing Keel, Wheel Steering w/auto-pilot, Honda 9.9 Elec. start, dual Batteries, depth & VHF, Furling, Lazy Jacks, Bimini, Enclosed Head, Galley, Sleeps 4, Comfortable dinette. Contemporary cruiser. $26,993. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, 800-783-6953 or 727-327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com
Excellent Tanzer 25. 1980. 34” draft, 9.9 Honda. Sailed throughout Bahamas. 9-foot Achilles with 5 HP Nissan. Motor hoist. Awl Grip, all new instruments, radio, and autopilot. GPS 7” Garmin. EPIRB. Refrigeration, solar power, propane stove. Composting toilet. Added 2 hatches and 2 opening ports. Recent sails and bottom paint. Asking $14,950. Insured agreed upon value at $33,000. dholder@atlanticbb.net (10/17)
1967 Pearson Triton 28. 4-foot draft. Ruggerini 8hp Diesel, low hours. Sails fair condition. Hull and deck solid. $1500/best offer. Located South River, NC. 910-471-0113. (11/17) SOUTHWINDS
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33’ Cheoy Lee Clipper Ketch. Perkins Perama M30 diesel, Danforth and CQR anchors with windlass, new VHF and inverter charger, carry on AC, Origo stove, Adler Barbour refrigeration, docked Crystal River, Florida. $25,000. 352-220-0864. (10/17)
35’ Victory Catamaran. Built by Endeavour, High Quality, One Owner boat. Three Staterooms, Fits in regular Slip. Asking $125,000. Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center in St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com
35 Island Packet. New to the market. Exceptional boat. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Pete. For details and more pictures Contact Bo Brown 727-4081027, Bo@PreferredYachts.com
Endeavour 35.5, 1983. $28K or Best Offer. All Systems 100%. Ready to go Cruising. Needs some cosmetics. Currently hauled at Cracker Boy Marine, Fort Pierce, FL. Contact Gary Kingsley at G1L2B3@gmail.com. (10/17)
31’ Hunter, 1984. Custom interior, 30hp Yanmar ,09, auto pilot, “full house” Garmin, 4’ draft. Now $15,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com
35’ Willard Cutter, 1976. Crealock lines, full keel, 50hp Perkins, 5KW Westerbeke, 110 fridge, propane with oven, AC, wheel and emergency tiller. $34,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com
36’ Cartwright Steel Hybrid Cutter 1995. Steel hull, flush deck pilothouse, cutter rig, 5’ draft, repowered w/ QT20 Electric Drive. PRICE DROP! $89k Contact: Melanie Melanie@EdwardsYachtSales.com, 305.807.4096 www.SailBoatsinFlorida.com
Steel cutter, Alan Pape design, 31 feet, 5.3foot draft, professionally built 1987. 33HP Vetus diesel, wheel steering, 3-burner stove, oven. $29,000. Contact: loadmasterart@comcast.net (12/17)
2005 Catalina 350. She has had excellent care, is well-equipped and has low hours! Included is generator, full Raymarine electronics, stereo, VHF, Dodger, Bimini, Connector, full canvas package, air conditioning, refrigeration/freezer and davits. Contact Dunbar Yachts 912-6388554. www.dunbaryachts.com
1996 36ft Dorado Express. Twin 370hp Volvo diesels, newer genset, seller motivated, asking $59,900! Call Capt. Dan at 727-3141654 or Dan@Yachtmann.com or visit www.Yachtmann.com
1984 30' Catalina - a true classic. A/C, heat, 2 cabins, 1 head. New awning, sail cover. Radar, electronics. New catamaran coming, owner very motivated. $15,000. Daytona. Contact Hunter @ 352-800-0450. (10/17)
30’ Albin Ballad, 1977. Stiff Swedish ocean cruiser, 3 roller furling sails, 10hp Volvo diesel, tiller with auto pilot, 5’1” draft, new inflatable with new outboard. $12,500. Stewart Marine, Miami. 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com
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36’ Beneteau First. A complete Racer Cruiser Fast with AC and Generator. Asking $68,500. Details and more pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Pete. Contact Bo Brown 727-408-1027, Bo@PreferredYachts.com
37’ ENDEAVOUR 1980. Low engine hours, only 1,222 hrs. New interior cushions, stainless steel portholes, new propane solenoid valve & regulator, formica countertops & more! Ready to go! $34,900 Contact: Melanie Melanie@EdwardsYachtSales.com, 305-807-409 www.SailBoatsinFlorida.com
1979 38’ Cabo Rico Cutter. Great sailing performance. Bluewater construction. Crealock design. Rebuilt Perkins diesel, refrigeration, Cutter rig, Solar panels, inverter, updated electronics REDUCED $49,900. Alan 941-3501559 email alanpwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com.
Southerly Yachts 36-57’ Best shoal draft, blue water boats – Proven and well engineered for 36 years. Shoal Draft Freedom & Deep Draft Performance at the tip of your fingers. Push a button & the keel swings back – the safest way. Go where others cannot! Several brokerage boats available now: 37’, 38’, 42’, 45’, & 57’. Contact S&J Yachts 410639-2777. www.sjyachts.com
Puffin - 1996 37’ Island Packet - $139,900 Jane Burnett - 813-917-0911 - jane@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net
38’ Hunter 380 2006. 2-boat owner Meticulously maintained. Virtual Tour, Full Details & More pictures at PreferredYachts. com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL.Contact Joe Zammataro, 527-2800. $105,000. Joe@PreferredYachts.com
1979 Tartan 37. Furling in-boom mainsail, 2speed electric halyard winch. Full complement of Raymarine electronics: Chart plotter, Radar, wind, Speed, and depth. Well-maintained. Call Gregg Knighton, 941-730-6096. Greggwys @gmail.com. www.windsweptyachtsales.com Island Packet Yachts 26-52’. Considering a New or Brokerage Island Packet? Or looking to sell the one you have? Our team of brokers have over 186 years of experience selling Island Packets. Whatever the model—we know them all well. Contact S&J Yachts 843872-8080. www.sjyachts.com
38’ Morgan. Well equipped and maintained Cruiser/racer. Asking $60,000. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. For details and more pictures, contact Jamie Birch 317750-8664, Jamie@PreferredYachts.com 1995 36’ Catalina MK II - $65,000 – Curtis Stokes – 954-684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net
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1984 Sabre 38. Shoal Draft centerboard, Mainsail furling system, Garmin GPS, Spinnaker, Gori Folding prop, Low hours Westerbeke Diesel $49,900. Alan, 941-3501559, or AlanPWYS@gmail.com. Specs at www.windsweptyachtsales.com
38' Aerodyne. Proven sailing Machine and race winner. Details and more pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. Contact Bo Brown 727-408-1027, Bo@PreferredYachts.com SOUTHWINDS
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39 Beneteau 393 2003. New to the market. Well equipped and maintained Cruiser/racer. Asking $99,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Pete. For details and more pictures .Contact Rick Meyer 727-4248966. Rick@PreferredYachts.com
40’ ISLAND PACKET CRUISING CUTTER 1998. Custom navigation station. Large cheffriendly galley. Custom arch w/ solar & davits. 2 large strms 2 large heads. MUST SEE! $189k Contact: Melanie 305.807.409 Melanie@EdwardsYachtSales.com, www.SailBoatsinFlorida.com
40’ Caliber LRC 2004. Long Range Cruiser, Original Owner, Pristine, Everything you want in a cruising sailboat capable of a circumnavigation. Asking $210,000. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St. Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-527-2800. Joe@ PreferredYachts.com, PreferredYachts.com
40’ Hunter. Motivated Seller - Bring Offers Asking $50,000. Details and more pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. Contact Jamie Birch 317750-8664. Jamie@PreferredYachts.com 64
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40’ Island Packet 1996. One of the best cruising boats ever built. Loads of custom features and upgrades. Asking $165,000. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com
1984 C&C 41’ Spacious Racer/Cruiser. Shoal Draft, Diesel, good sail inventory with Spinnaker, refrigeration, autopilot and more. Photos and specs; www.windsweptyachtsales.com. Call Gregg at 941-730-6096, GreggWYS@gmail.com. Asking $62,150.
1992 Caliber 40. New batten main, furling jib, cutter rig, solar panel, davits, new canvas, A/C, heat, GPS plotter, depth, fish finder, VHF, SSB, Sea Frost refrig., good shape, just finished trip from Caribbean, no brokers, estate sale. $89,900. Located Tarpon Springs, FL. Ready to go. For more info: strandhagenw@aol.com, Cell 904-540-5388. (11/17)
41’ Hunter Deck Salon. New to the market. Exceptional value. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. For details and more pictures, contact Bo Brown 727-4081027, Bo@PreferredYachts.com
2007 Hunter 41DS. “Deck salon” model. This model offers very spacious interior accommodations. This one-owner, well-maintained and equipped Hunter 41DS would be a great choice for cruising. $159,500. Contact Dunbar Yachts 912-638-8554. www.dunbaryachts.com
2014 Jeanneau 41 DS. Turn-key, like-new, beautiful boat! Listed at $235,000, she is loaded with everything you need for cruising! With full electronics and low engine hours, this is a MUST SEE! For full listing and our boat inventory, visit www.dunbaryachts.com, or call 912-638-8554
42’ Catalina MK II 1999. New to the market, Excellent cruiser/liveaboard. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Pete. For details and more pictures. Contact Joe Zammataro 727527-2800, Joe@PreferredYachts.com
Hunter 42, 2002. Center Cockpit. New electronics, A/C, Generator, new full enclosure and bimini, electric halyard winch, shoal draft, roller furling main and jib, 2 staterooms, 2 heads, new dinghy, 8 HP Mercury. One owner and well-maintained. Seabrook, Texas. $148,000. Call 713-906-5071. (10/17)
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42' Jeanneau Center Cockpit 1997. Rare center cockpit version of a very fast cruiser. In great condition. See pictures at www. PreferredYachts.com/brokerage. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center, St. Petersburg. Contact Joe Zammataro. 727-5272800. $110,000. Joe@PreferredYachts.com
2004 Catalina 42MKII. $159,900. Truly excellent example of the Catalina 42. This one-owner boat has been extensively equipped and maintained. Maintenance records upon request. Dunbar Yachts has three Catalina 42s in stock available to show. Contact 912-638-8554, and visit www.dunbaryachts.com for full listings.
1974 42’ Whitby - $59,500 – Greg Merritt – 813-294-9288 – greg@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net
Now in stock NEW CATALINA 425! Winner of Cruising World Boat of the Year and SAIL best boat 2017. This is a MUST SEE! This beautiful boat has all the things you love about Catalinas and more! For full listing and our boat inventory, visit www.dunbaryachts.com, or call 912-638-8554
44' Gallart Motor Sailor, 1982. With Twin 65 hp Volvo Diesel Straight Drives, Diesel Generator, 3 Cabins, 2 Heads, 2 Helm Stations, GPS, Radar, SSB, Solar, VHF, Stereo, TV, Dinghy w/OB, RF Main, RF Jib. Needs some TLC. $54,900. Clearwater, FL. Call George 941-792-9100
2006 Island Packet 445. Cruise-equipped with solar, wind generator, watermaker, sturdy arch, and a full electronics package. IP 445 features include a center cockpit, excellent headroom, spacious aft and fwd staterooms and a tremendous amount of storage. Lightly used with low engine hours (1,620) and low generator hours (438). Motivated Seller – Asking $352,000. S&J Yachts 843-872-8080, matt@sjyachts.com
1989 Topper Hermanson 44’. $79,000. Ultimate ocean steel liveaboard cruiser. www.Dutchlove.com.Located Florida Keys. Has income potential. 305-989-7181. (11/17) 420 Hunter 2003. New 2016: Electronics, Batteries, Bottom Paint, Running rigging. Asking-$129,900. 720 Hrs., A/C, gen, davits, full enclosed canvas. Located Riviera Beach Marina. Contact owner Doug 786-473-6933. (10/17)
45’ Hunter Center Cockpit 2006. New bottom anti-fouling paint 6/17. Engine 880hrs. New batteries. Draft 5’. 2 strms 2 heads. PRICE JUST REDUCED! 194k Contact: TomO@EdwardsYachtSales.com 256-710-4419, www.SailBoatsinFlorida.com
44’ Apache Catamaran. 2 Circumnavigations and ready for a 3rd. Updated/renovated all electric. Asking $125,000. Full Details & Pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Contact Jamie Birch, 317-750-8664. Jamie@PreferredYachts.com 42’ Hunter Center Cockpit ‘93. New to the market, Excellent cruiser/liveaboard. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. For details and more pictures, contact Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800, Joe@PreferredYachts.com News & Views for Southern Sailors
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2008 Jeanneau 45 DS. Loaded $229K. Richard at 727-387-2278, R@Yachtmann.com. Yachtmann.com
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2002 Hunter 456. Extensively equipped, maintained to an excellent standard and is ready for long term cruising, living aboard or would make the ultimate coastal cruiser as she is so easy to sail short-handed. $170,000. Contact Dunbar Yachts 912-638-8554. www.dunbaryachts.com
45 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. 3 Cabins. Motivated Sellers. Asking $110,000. Details and more pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Pete. Contact Jamie Birch 317-750-8664, Jamie@PreferredYachts.com
46’ Beneteau 461. Farr design Performance Cruiser. New Bottom Paint, Low Hours on Engine & Generator. Inmast Furling, Electric Winch. Two Staterooms. Asking $124,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center St. Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. Joe@Preferred Yachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com
46’ Hunter Double cabin plus office. Unique Office Version, Asking $145,000. Full Details & Pictures at PreferredYachts. com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at theHarborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Contact Bo Brown, 727-4081027 Bo@PreferredYachts. com
1974 46' Durbeck Flush Deck Cutter Ketch. A true Bluewater Classic. Custom interior, 2 Staterooms, Salon, 2 Heads. Rebuilt Perkins diesel w/250hrs. $79,000. Call Captain Mike Embry 813-508-2133, michele@masseyyacht.com (10/17)
Delphia 47 2018. Quality, performance cruiser, built for You! 3, 4, 5 cabin layouts. Many other options including shoal, mid or deep keel. Order your New boat $341,500 base price. Other models from 34’ – 53’. Europe’s 3rd largest boat builder. S&J Yachts 843-8728080 www.sjyachts.com.
1987 47’ Bristol – $172,500 – Barbara Burke 904-310-5110 – barbara@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net
47’ Dufour Nautitech Catamaran 1995. With lots of new updated equipment, including new Twin 55hp Volvo Diesels, Refrig and Freezer, Generator, Chartplotter, Washer/Dryer, Watermaker, Windlass, 4 State Rooms w/en-suite head and showers. Spacious Catamaran capable of extended passages. www.GrandSlam YachtSales.com. Offered at $279,000. Call George Carter 941-792-9100.
48’ Liberty. Offshore Center Cockpit Classic designed by Jack Kelly. Asking $145,000. Details and more pictures at Preferred Yachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Pete. Contact Bo Brown 727-4081027, Bo@PreferredYachts.com
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1986 Wauquiez 47 Centurion. Proven bluewater classic cutter. Schaeffer Mainsail furler. Generator, SSB, VHF, air condition, diesel heater, Twin autopilots, Twin GPS, Radar. 2 staterooms, 2 heads. REDUCED $99,900. Alan 941-350-1559. alanpwys@gmail.com. Details at www.windsweptyachtsales.com.
48’ Tayana Center Cockpit. Meticulously maintained Asking $325,000. Full Details & Pictures at PreferredYachts.com. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Contact Joe Zammataro, 727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts. com
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_________________________________________ Catalina Yachts is now hiring a Ship Store clerk at their store in Largo, FL. Applicant must have extensive knowledge and experience with boats, boat parts, sales, good customer service skills—and computer knowledge is a plus. Applicant must pass a drug and background screen. No phone calls. Please email your resume to lisa@catalinayachts.com, or apply in person weekdays 85pm (we are closed for lunch 12-1pm), 7200 Bryan Dairy Road Largo, FL 33777 (11/17) _________________________________________ Catalina Yachts is now hiring laminators, cabinet builders, wood workers and grinders at plant in Largo, FL. Applicant must pass a drug and background screen. No phone calls. Please email your resume to lisa@catalinayachts.com, or apply in person at Catalina Yachts, 7200 Bryan Dairy Road Largo, FL 33777. We are open daily 8-5pm and closed for lunch from 12-1pm. Experience is preferred but will train. Some knowledge of boats, or skills, required. (11/17) _________________________________________ Edwards Yacht Sales is expanding! Several openings for yacht brokers in Florida. Looking for experienced broker or will train the right individual. Must have boating background and be a salesman. Aggressive advertising program. Come join the EYS team! Call in confidence, 727-449-8222 www.EdwardsYacht Sales.com Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com _________________________________________ Yacht Sales Person Needed Preferred Yachts, located at the beautiful Harborage Marina in St Petersburg, has an opportunity for an experienced full time yacht broker or we will train you. We are a unique boutique yacht brokerage with a large brokerage display center that attracts buyers and sellers from around the world. Preferred Yachts is one of only 50 Certified Professional Yacht Brokerages in the US and hold to the highest standards of professionalism, knowledge and integrity. With 38 years experience, we know how to help you be successful and our clients to achieve their dreams. For more details, Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB Call: 727-527-2800 or Write Joe@PreferredYachts.com _______________________________________ Brokers Needed – S&J Yachts with offices from the mid-Atlantic to Florida is seeking experienced full-time sail & power boat brokers in FL, GA, SC, NC, VA and MD. Boating experience and team player a must! Friendly, professional working environment. S&J Yachts sells new and brokerage quality boats. www.sjyachts.com. Enquiries confidential. Contact Matt Malatich 843-872-8080 info@sjyachts.com _________________________________________ Doyle Sails Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, FL. Seeking Outside salespeople to sell sails in the Gulf Coast region. Take your sailing hobby, make extra cash, or turn it into a career. Doyle Gulf Coast is the second largest Doyle production sail loft in the U.S. We are seeking outside salespeople to sell sails in our region which includes the entire Southeast. The position involves being able to measure a boat, price sails (we will assist with quoting), install, and follow up with customer. Please contact robert @ islandnautical.com, or call 727-800-3115. _________________________________________ See CLASSIFIEDS continued on page 69 SOUTHWINDS
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Round the Cat. PCYC Single-Handed Round the Lake. TYC Pink Ribbon Regatta. NOYC/SYC/LPWSA 7-8 Fish Worlds. BucYC 7-8 Great Scot. BSC 7-8 Jerry Ellis Regatta. BYC 13-15 WFORC. PYC 14 Monk Smith. BWYC 14-15 Broken Triangle. MYC 14-15 Jack Dane Finn Regatta. PCYC 15 Rondinella. BWYC 15 SYC Closing. SYC 19-22 J/30 North Americans. NOYC 20-22 Wave Intergalactics. PBYC 21 Double-Handed. FYC 21-22 J/Fest Southwest Regatta. LYC 21-22 Shearwater. OSYC 21-22 GYA Fish Class/ John G. Curren. BucYC 21-22 Great Pumpkin. BSC 22 J/22, FS, MC, R19 Make-up. SYC 25-28 Viper North American. FWYC 25-29 J/105 North American Championship. LYC 27-29 LPRC. SYC 28-29 Hospitality. JYC 28-29 Flying Scot Gulf district Championship. JYC NOVEMBER 4 Around the Rose. FYC 4 NOYC Closing. NOYC 4-5 MS High School Sailing Championships. GYC 4-6 Southern Soiland Cup Invitational. SYC 11-12 Jubilee Regatta. PYC 11-12 VX-One Fleet 1 Championship. PYC 18 Turkey Day Race. PontYC 18 Turkey Trot. PBYC 18-19 Turkey Regatta. GBCA 18-19 Great Oaks Regatta. SYC 18-19 Turkey Day Regatta. HYC 19 FCA End of Season Regatta. FWYC 24-25 USODA Midwinter Championship. SYC
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SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGE Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage ..................2 Dunbar Yachts .......................................59 East Coast Sailboats ...............................26 Edwards Yacht Sales ...............................60 Flying Scot .............................................26 Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina..........30,57 Pier One Yacht Sales ................................3 Preferred Yacht Brokerage ......................57 S&J Yacht Brokers .................................58 Topaz Sailboats ......................................26 Windswept Yacht Sales...........................71 Yachtmann Yacht Brokers.......................72 GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING Beaver Flags ...........................................27 Bloxygen................................................27 Borel ......................................................28 Cajun Trading Rigging ...........................29 Chafe Pro...............................................44 Chart Metalworks ..................................35 C-Head Compost Toilets ........................28 Coolnet Hammocks ...............................28 CopperCoat ...........................................21 CPT Autopilot ........................................66 Cruising Solutions ..................................41 Doctor LED ............................................23 Dori Pole- Consort .................................19 EisenShine..............................................26 Garhauer................................................13 Island Nautical .......................................11 J Prop.....................................................40 Jet Thruster ............................................23 Kiwi Props..............................................42 Martek Davits.........................................36 Masthead Enterprises ........................30,57 Mastmate Mast Climber.........................28 Nautical Detailers...................................28 North American Survival Systems...........34 Rainman/SeaTask .....................................5 Sea Baggs ..............................................35 Seaworthy Goods..............................18,28 Seoladair................................................28 Sewn Sails..............................................29 Teak Guard ............................................37 Teak Hut ................................................29 Tide Slide ...............................................17 US Spars ................................................32 White Water Marine...............................29 Winchbit ................................................32 Zarcor ....................................................12 SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICES, CANVAS Advanced Sails .......................................30 Atlantic Sail Traders................................30 Bacon Sails.............................................30 Cajun Trading Rigging ...........................29 Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging ....66 Keys Rigging ..........................................30 Mack Sails ..............................................39 Masthead/Used Sails and Service ......30,57 National Sail Supply, new&used online ..30 Rigging Only ........................................30 Sail Repair ..............................................31 Sail Technologies ...................................31 News & Views for Southern Sailors
Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL.......................41 Second Wind Sails..................................31 Sunrise Sails, Plus ..................................30 The Sail Cleaners....................................31 Ullman Sails ......................................26,31 Vacu Wash .............................................31 Wichard/Profurl........................................8 SAILING SCHOOLS, CAPTAIN’S LICENSE INSTRUCTION, YACHT CLUBS Bimini Bay Sailing School ..................16,20 Captain’s License Class...........................27 Dunbar Yachts Sailing School.................16 Sea School/Captain’s License ................14 Simple Sailing ........................................16 MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES Beta Marine ...........................................37 Tiki Water Sports....................................29 Tohatsu Outboards ................................29 MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDS Anchorage Marina .................................38 Burnt Store Marina ................................11 Cape Coral Yacht Basin ..........................38 Catamaran Boatyard ....................22,26,38 Clearwater Municipal Marina .................38 Coquina Yacht Club Marina ...................38 Glades Boat Storage..........................15,38 Gulfport City Marina..............................24 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina...........20 Miami Mooring Field .............................33 Myrtle Beach Marina..............................38 Pasadena Marina....................................38 Safe Cove Boatyard & Storage ...............18 Sail Harbor Marina .................................38 CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONAL Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals ....................16 Key Lime Sailing.....................................29 MARINE SERVICES, INSURANCE, TOWING, YACHT TRANSPORT, BOAT LETTERING, REAL ESTATE, ETC. Absolute Tank Cleaning .........................26 BoatNames.net ......................................26 Coastal Businesses for Sale .....................27 Fair Winds Boat Repairs/Sales .................29 Jack Martin Insurance.............................29 Salt Marine Electrical/Electronics ............26 Source Mobile Marine............................27 MARINE ELECTRONICS Dockside ................................................19 CAPTAIN SERVICES Capt. Rick Meyer ...................................27 Captain Anderson ..................................27 SAILING WEB SITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS, GUIDES BoatNames.net ......................................26 Cuba Cruising Guide..............................27 Maptech ................................................51 REGATTAS, BOAT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, YACHT CLUBS Conch Republic Cup ................................7 Cortez Marine Flea Market.....................14 Regata del Sol al Sol ................................9 Rumgatta/Tampa Sailing Squadron..........7 Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta ..9 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show.....6
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Two Memorable Nights Sailing On Tampa Bay By Page Obenshain
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ctober 26th was Harvey’s 50th birthday, and we thought we would do something very special, but couldn’t have guessed how special the night would turn out. Downtown St. Petersburg hosted an orchestra concert in the park adjacent to a great anchorage. There were five couples and we were onboard a Beneteau 50. We motored less than a mile from the dock to the Vinoy basin anchorage, dropped the hook, shared some food and drink, relaxed in the cockpit, the concert began and lasted till after it was totally dark. The finale music turned out to be the “Star Spangled Banner,”—boat horns went off, there was plenty of cheering, and the fireworks started about a 1000 feet to the east from our boat at the harbor entrance. The display was coordinated with more patriotic music. We sat with the bimini top down, having fun and enjoying the crystal clear evening, which seemed like it was ending way too soon. The fireworks were still going off when a nice breeze came up—while at the same time, a huge October harvest full moon was rising on the eastern horizon. We raised the main while anchored and unfurled the huge genoa before we got 200 feet from the mooring. We sailed through the anchored boats and passed the narrow basin entrance at nine knots under full sail with about ten degrees of heel. The moon was so bright we could easily see the sails and trimmed them perfectly for our close reach. The water was flat and we sailed for over an hour before we turned back, hitting 11 knots on the return trip. At the dock, the birthday gag gifts were opened, ending a great evening. Good friends, plentiful food, great concert, fabulous fireworks, strong breeze, a full moon, and a wonderful
sail—what more could one ask for? That was 20 years ago, and I still remember the perfect evening in vivid detail. But on to the next story— which we will all remember for the rest of time, which turned out to be a very scary night on Tampa Bay. On board was my lifelong sailing friend, Robert, along with our wives Sophie and Lee. We headed out for a nice night of sailing on our Hunter 33. We were having a great sunset cruise when out of no-where a massive storm was suddenly upon us, and we autotacked 180 degrees. It was now dark and the girls went below to get out of the howling winds and stinging rain. We already had the motor on— trying to beat the storm back to the dock—but got caught. We tried to furl the genoa, which would not furl. Then we tried the main in-the-mast furling and it would not work either, so we were sailing in 50 knots of wind under full sail. We were luffing the sails just enough to keep up headway; I was worried that the sails would destroy themselves—but they were rather new. The girls handed us our foul weather jackets, but by then we were already soaking wet and there was no
time to put on the pants. I knew that we were in for a long stress-filled night on the water. The wind and seas were strong enough to not go up to the mast to see why we could not furl either sail, so Robert and I stayed in the cockpit. He kept trimming and easing the mainsheet so we would not roll the boat out, and I steered to the plotter, as I couldn’t see the bow. After two hours, sailing on port tack away from our destination, the winds subsided enough for me to go to the mast to try to free up the sails. I found that the genoa sheet was wrapped around the flag halyard cleat on the starboard shroud and was in a ball about twice the size of a softball. Robert handed me his knife and I cut the genoa sheet in one swipe and we were then able to furl the headsail. I looked up and saw that the starboard spreader was broken and the main shroud was hanging, flopping in the wind. Thankfully we had not tried to tack or we would have lost the mast. The mainsail furling line had jammed in the winch on the mast and with a struggle we got that loose and furled the main. The wind was still howling on our port beam, the seas were still high and we were heeled over just like we were sailing on port tack. How do we turn 180 degrees and motor back many miles without loosing the mast? There was not a spare halyard to put down to the rail to stabilize the mast, and we discussed that we just had to take a chance if we were to get back to the marina. The girls were still below, the rain and wind was subsiding, and I think they were too scared to get sick. We successfully motored back to the marina tired, wet, and cold. Sailing is all about the stories you have to tell.
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