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Editorial: The Big Game: The Miami Boat Show vs. The Super Bowl By Steve Morrell

Letters You Wouldn’t Believe

Bubba’s Opinions Reach the Top? By Morgan Stinemetz

Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

Miami Boat Show Preview and Seminars

Southeastern U.S. to the Caribbean: Weather Patterns to Know and When to Go By Mike Stockwell

Boatowner’s Boat Review: Catalina 36 By Hal Smith

Carolina Sailing: American Sail, Quietly Closing on 40 By Dan Dickison

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Cruise to Darien, Georgia By James H. Newsome

Seven Seas Cruising Association Annual Gam By Roy Laughlin

Is it Better to buy a Northern Boat for Florida— and Truck it Down? By Diane Fowler

Bareboating North Carolina By Mike Alyea

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

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STEVE MORRELL,

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The Big Game: The Miami Boat Show vs. the Super Bowl Miami Boat Show vs. the Super Bowl? What’s up with that? If that game is played, the boat show doesn’t stand a chance. A few years ago, the NFL began asking potential Super Bowl host cities, like Miami, to reserve that weekend in case they ever wanted to move the Super Bowl into mid-February. In my opinion, they are already planning on it. The first Super Bowl was on Jan. 15, 1967, and this year it’s Feb. 3. It keeps getting later, and I bet that the NFL started thinking of how they can make it bigger—and then thought about a three-day weekend. So what’s available? Not Martin Luther King’s birthday—that’s in January and too early. That leaves President’s Day, always the third Monday in February. Perfect. Late enough to really promote the game after the holidays, yet early enough to still be part of the football season. In 2016, it’s Super Bowl L (50th) and the NFL would like to bring the game to Miami to celebrate 50 years. Problem is, the Miami Boat Show has been held on President’s Day weekend for decades, and some of the local tourist powers that be down in Miami say, “You can’t hold the Super Bowl the same weekend as the boat show—there aren’t enough hotel rooms.” But others, who see that the Super Bowl equals dollars, say, “That’s no problem. Miami can handle both events.” Hotel rooms? This is about more than just hotel rooms. Several years ago, when the St. Petersburg Sailboat Show was held in November, I remember one year when there was an NFL game during the show, with the local team playing.

The show died that Sunday. A small crowd showed up in the morning, then the place seemed deserted the rest of the day. They should have just ended the show on Saturday. Just recently, the Houston Boat Show, held Jan. 9-13, closed its doors on Saturday, Jan. 12, because of the Houston Texans’ NFL playoff game that was to be played that day at the show site, Reliant Stadium. That’s a little different since the game was played at the show site, but it should give us all an idea of priorities and who we were dealing with; the NFL. They are like the military-industrial complex—there’s no stopping them. They should be called the “football-industrial complex.” The Miami show is held Thursday through Monday. If the Super Bowl gets moved to that weekend, how many people will show up on Sunday even if the game was held in another city that day? Hotel rooms? Ha! Yeah—they’ll be a problem. They’ll be more expensive. And how many boat dealers, brokers and exhibitors want to show up, pay big bucks to bring boats in, pay for transportation, expensive hotel rooms, food (and more expensive food)—besides the traffic—when no one will show up on Sunday—one of the two big show days? If that happens, the Miami Boat Show can only make one decision that is financially viable: They will have to move the show to another weekend, whether the Super Bowl is held in Miami or elsewhere. And once the NFL gets hold of President’s Day weekend, they’ll keep it, and the Miami Boat Show will lose it. It’s millionaires who play for billionaires vs. boaters. Who do you think will win?

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LETTERS “Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.” A.J. Liebling

In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDS invites readers to write in with experiences & opinions. E-mail your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com SHOULD MOORING FIELDS BE AVAILABLE JUST FOR STORM REFUGE? Re: “Mooring Balls in Boot Key Harbor,” “Letters” November, 2012 While I enjoy your magazine and feel the waterways should remain forever free for all, I feel there has been a bit too much emphasis on the extreme cases of a few individuals. It should be noted that it is these individuals’ choice to live aboard, and perhaps the relatively expensive realities of maintaining a seaworthy vessel is not the best choice for certain people’s economic constraints. My specific point is the use of moorings for hurricane refuge. I understand a safe harbor argument and that one week might be excessive as a minimum, but boaters already at anchor in Boot Key are not seeking safe harbor when looking to use a mooring for a hurricane. These boaters are seeking to transfer the risk and potential damage to their own tackle onto that of the city of Marathon, while refusing to participate in the mooring field under fair-weather conditions. Something like being able to buy health insurance on the way to the hospital if no individual mandate was in place. I’m as conflicted as anyone regarding the proper role of government—and more specifically, the heavy hand of state and local authorities on the waterways—but it ultimately is a reaction to others’ lack of personal responsibility. Jeff Goff St. Augustine, FL Jeff – This is not a simple issue (what issues are?), and I see you are not so certain yourself as to what are the answers. But first, I would like to know what are “the extreme cases of a few individuals”? Sweeping statements like that always bug me, as I like to hear which cases you are talking about. To some, it might be an extreme and rare case, but to the person things are happening to, it can be the biggest event of his or her life, like being wrongly convicted and sent to jail in a situation that only happens once in a hundred million arrests. It could be rare and extreme, but it’s hardly something that’s not worth making a fuss about. I am not saying you are doing that, but I like to hear examples when someone says too much emphasis is put on something—not just generalities. As for using a mooring field only in a storm, I, too, see the problem with Kevin Wilkinson seeking a mooring at Boot Key Harbor just for that storm, but he could also be a responsible boater, who is careful with his anchoring and his gear, and is just seeking the best way to protect his boat at that time. We don’t know. Setting the policy is difficult, because we don’t want to create a situation that encourages irresponsible boaters to use the moorings only during storms. But then again, in the January issue, Doug Mensing wrote a letter that Fort Myers Beach readily accepts boaters who want to use its mooring field for just a storm. Is Boot Key Harbor run by a bunch of meanies? Or is the Fort Myers field run by a bunch of fools? I say no to both questions. Let’s see how they all progress over time. Mooring fields and storms haven’t had that much experience in Florida. (I hope they don’t get a lot of experience.) Let’s give it time. Editor 12

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PARKING IN SARASOTA I crewed in the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta in November, and questions about going around one mark have been going around and around in my mind ever since. The mark was set in light winds, with a very long rode that angled out from it at a very shallow angle. John Lynch on Summertime was protested for hitting the mark, but the protest was dropped when John said he hit the rode but not the mark. Is the rode a part of the mark, and should he have been penalized? Then Mauro Harto on MOJO hit the mark. He didn’t just hit it; he parked on it while they untangled the rode from their rudder. Should he have had that “parking time” reduced from his race time because getting “chock blocked” wasn’t his fault? And then along came John Proctor on Baringa, and he caught and dragged the mark for some distance. He was a true Corinthian and dropped out of the race to return the mark to its original position. Should he have suffered a DNF for repairing the RC’s faux pas? And, in the interim, other protest flags flew up against boats which didn’t round the mark but instead made their turn where the mark should have been. Could the race committee be protested against because it seemingly caused all of the incidents that disrupted placings in the race? I don’t know. I’m not a scholar on the rules, but I am considered a scholar on the new Sarasota Bayfront Mooring Field, and I see a similarity. The city spent over $1,000,000 and has 35 moorings in a 114-acre area; most municipal moorings cost less than $7,000 each and take only about a quarter of an acre. So...I’m thinking: Maybe the Sarasota City Commission was used as the race committee? If so, there could be good news for the citizens of Sarasota. The Commission could see fit to have all of the parking meters that were installed and quickly uninstalled downtown—at a another huge expense to the taxpayers— placed on the mooring balls. Then, if the mooring field doesn’t fill to 98 percent capacity, pay its way and the private management agreement is terminated, it could be managed by the police officers of the city’s marine patrol, or meter maids in dinghies rowing around issuing parking tickets. And the Sarasota YC Race Commission could install meters on the turning marks and collect quarters from boats like MOJO who park there. If they do that I’ll rename my boat, Cool Hand Luke. Harmon Heed Sarasota, FL Harmon – I am sure your story about the boats’ hitting, dragging and parking on the mark during the regatta is true, but the story about the City Commission ordering parking meters and then removing them, I find hard to believe. Some other person spreading this unbelievable rumor told me they cost about $1000 apiece, and there were 553 of them. There is no way they would spend half a million on parking meters and then get rid of them less than a year later. You made that up. And then spend thousands more to remove them? Cool Hand Luke would have done it for free. He went to jail for just removing a few. What’s the world coming to? Editor News & Views for Southern Sailors

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couple of weeks after New Year’s, it’s my guess, was when I ventured into The Blue Moon Bar. I remember that it was a cold day for Florida. I also recall that interminable and totally unimportant post-season football games had stopped. There was no football on the bar’s TV, a relief. If you look closely at a postseason game, you can tell when a television executive has booked a stinker. The announcers may sound enthusiastic, but the crowd is not. The reason? No crowd. So few people came to the game that the TV cameras never show the dearth of fans. It would be embarrassing. As I said, it was a cold day for Florida. Actually, had I been living in Aspen again, I would have considered it time to get in the lee of a warm building and let the radiated warmth of the sunlight off the building keep me comfortable while I took off my parka, sweater, turtleneck and Tshirt to get a tan on my upper body. Back in the old days, some of us who lived in that Rocky Mountain town got prescriptions for a drug called Meloxin, something I think is no longer manufactured. Meloxin stimulated the production of melanin, the pigment agent in the skin, and it was possible to have an end-of-summer tan in about three or four days. The prescriptions were easy to get. There was a doctor in town, who later became the mayor, who would write anything you asked for. Meloxin was small potatoes for him. Dexedrine? No problem. No one had heard of Percodan back then. Maybe it hadn’t been invented yet. On cold days like the one I mentioned above, Doobie sometimes served up a concoction that totally took the chill off. She heated up apple cider in her microwave in individual Styrofoam cups until it was steaming, pulled the cup out, added a shot of rum and a pat of butter and then dusted the melting butter with cinnamon. When you sipped it, the hot cider and rum and melting butter slid down one’s esophagus and warmed the cockles of one’s heart. One’s

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cockles, incidentally, are located very close to the aortic valve. Not many doctors know this. As I sat down at the bar, I told Doobie I needed an apple-buttered rum to take the chill off. She nodded her head, pulled out a jug of cider and went to work. I was sitting next to Bubba Whartz, live-aboard, livealone sailor who was builder, skipper and owner of the ferro-cement sloop Right Guard, constructed a number of years ago. Whartz was drinking beer. I am not certain if his choice of a cold beer on a cold day was just to prove he was man enough to take it, or whether he was so deep into a beer groove he couldn’t climb out. “Hey, Bubba,” I said. “Hey,” replied Bubba. And he added, “Nice job.” “Nice job for what?” “For publicizing my intelligent and reasonably articulated opinions about how kiteboarding in the Olympics sucked and was totally unmanageable as an Olympic sailing event,” Whartz replied, tugging on the bill of his red baseball cap, the one with the Peterbilt emblem on it. “I did that?” “Yes, you did,” said Whartz. “It appeared in that magazine you write for, Winds of the South, last July.” “You mean SOUTHWINDS?” I corrected him. “Whatever.” About this time Doobie put a steaming cup of rumlaced cider down in front of me, and I immediately took a sip. The chill I had carried inside with me from outside evaporated like expectations of passion do when one meets a blind date who weighs 300 pounds and doesn’t shave under her arms. “Bubba, I am having trouble placing the story in my mind’s eye,” I admitted. “In the story you quoted a lot of the objections I had to admitting kiteboarding to the Olympics. They were all wellreasoned, logical objections,” Bubba said. “Boardsailing was getting tossed as a result, after being an Olympic sailing class for decades. However, someone in the hierarchy of the Olympic organization had to have read your article, thought that my comments had real weight, showed the story to others who reached the same conclusion, and kiteboarding was abandoned for the 2016 summer Olympics, in Brazil, I think, and boardsailing was reinstated. And it was all because of what I said to you and what you wrote in Winds of the South.” “SOUTHWINDS, Bubba,” I said with more emphasis. “Isn’t that what I just said?” “No, it was not.” “Sorry,” Whartz apologized. “I had a long night last night. But aren’t you proud that people way up in the higher echelons of the competitive sailing world read what you write and pay attention to what I say? I mean, here we are just www.southwindsmagazine.com

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two guys in a bar in Sarasota, Florida, and we managed to get something that was totally wrong for Olympic sailing thrown out and boardsailing reinstated. It’s incredible!” As I sipped my drink I thought about what Bubba had said. In my heart I knew that the chances of people from the Olympics or the ISAF reading what I had written in July for SOUTHWINDS were slight. The chances of them acting forcibly upon suggestions made by a ferro-cement boat aficionado in Florida who chewed tobacco and wore a Peterbilt cap were even slimmer than a teenage girl with anorexia. When I finished my hot rum drink, I ordered another. I knew I had to go outside some time and I didn’t want another chill. Bubba and I talked about the story that appeared last July in SOUTHWINDS, the power of the press and the obvious mistakes made by the people at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) who determine what classes will sail in the summer Olympics. The second drink felt just right, so I ordered another. There’s something about hot cider and rum and melting butter and the taste of cinnamon that makes one think more clearly. When I thought about it more, I realized that the higher-ups in the sailing world, particularly at the ISAF, which, I believe, is based in the United Kingdom, the same people we look to for guidance and leadership, had made a rather big mistake when it voted boardsailing off the list of disciplines for the 2016 Olympic games. Bubba, as far as I know, is the only person who caught it as early as last July, though the error occurred in May. I now know for a fact that the

ISAF general assembly reversed the decision in November of last year and reinstated the Pryde RS:X boardsailer. Kiteboarding was 86-ed. They did the right thing. That means that they probably had time to consider Bubba’s arguments that appeared in my story in the July issue of SOUTHWINDS. I was so elated by this thought that I had Doobie fix me another rum and hot cider. I wasn’t feeling cold anymore. I was feeling good. Bubba was celebrating, too. He ordered Doobie to bring him several more beers and put them on my check. It was okay with me. It isn’t often that a small-time writer, in cahoots with an expert on ferro-cement sailboats, chewing tobacco and messing up Christmas Boat Parades of Lights gets to break a story that changes the way people at the very pinnacle of sailing look at the sport they are supposed to govern, and then also do the right thing. The two of us celebrated through the afternoon, and then I took a little nap at the bar. I don’t know when I woke up exactly. It was dark outside, I could tell. Doobie gave me the bill. Bubba wasn’t there. The bill came to $74.39, without the tip. I think I must have fainted, because the next thing I knew I woke up in the emergency room at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The table next to my gurney had a thermos of hot, black coffee on it. That’s all. A few days later I got a bill at home for ER treatment and an ambulance ride. That came to another $1,128.22, combined. Sometimes it’s cool to be a writer. This was not one of those times.

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students; Pre-registration required. Contact the squadron at www.boating-stpete.org. (727) 525-0968. About Boating Safely Courses – Required in Florida and Other Southern States Effective Jan. 1, 2010, 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 boaters to have boater safety education if they were born after a certain date, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be required to have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com. The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education requirement in Florida and most southern states and also gives boaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements. The About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects including boat handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailering, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermia Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for more specifics and specs on photos needed. Articles must be sent by e-mail or disc. We pay for the reviews, too.

and more. Many insurance companies also give discounts for having taken the boater safety education course. Completion of courses qualifies attendees for Florida’s Boater Safety Card. The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **): **Basic Boating. Banana River Sail and Power Squadron, West Melbourne, FL. One course on two consecutive Saturdays: Feb. 16 and 23, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at West Marine, 1001 W New Haven Ave (US 192), West Melbourne, FL 32904. Course Fee is $50.00. Bring lunch, refreshments will be served. Additionally, an on-the-water session will also be held on trailer launching and retrieval; and hands-on basic boat handling, anchoring and docking. Contact Ernst Hofmann at hofmanneg@juno.com, (321) 220-7776. **Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154. Generally held once monthly on Saturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule, location and to register. **Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month. The flotilla has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests held bi-monthly. Entry into the course allows participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354. **St. Augustine, FL. Ongoing. About Boating Safely. Sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary of St. Augustine, FL, the eight-hour course is held at the St. Augustine campus of St. Johns River State College, 2900 College Drive (off State Road 16), St. Augustine. Preregistration required by contacting Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243. The course is offered 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, March 2, May 4, August 3, Sept. 7, and Nov. 2. A course called “Suddenly in Command” is a boating safety primer designed for those not generally at the helm to help them to be prepared with the basics in the event of an emergency, such as the captain becoming incapacitated. This course is offered from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 6 and June 1. For more information on all courses, go to wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-14-07. US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) For more on course locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm, or call (401) 683-0800, ext. 644. Check the website, since courses are often added late and after press date. US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course, Florida, February and March The US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly quali-

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New Orleans Boat Show, March 7-10 Held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Show features boats and exhibitors of marine products and services. $8 admission. Under 12 free. Hours to be announced. www.boatshowneworleans.com 28th Annual Palm Beach Boat Show, March 21-24 Flagler Drive on the water in downtown West Palm Beach and also at the County Convention Center, Palm Beach, FL. Thurs. 12-7, Fri. and Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6. $16, $14 online. Children 6-15 $7, $5 online. Children under 6 free. (800) 940-7642. www.showmanagement.com. 5th Annual Southwest International In-Water Boat Show, Houston, TX, March 21-24 Largest in-water boat show in Texas. Sail America has partnered with the show to create a Sail America Village and will be selling space, managing seminars and running a Discover Sailing program. South Shore Harbour Marina, Houston. Thursday, 12-7; Friday 12-7; Saturday 10-7; Sunday, 10-6. www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com. Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Super Show, Gulfport, MS, April 4-7 The Gulfcoast Yacht and Boat Show is the largest Boat Show on the Gulf Coast. Previously held in Orange Beach, AL, the

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and visitors are invited and welcome. It is known as the “anything-but-serious race.” First boat back wins. No protests allowed. Sailing/boating rules and rules of seamanship always apply. Four races are held over four months. The race is videotaped and the awards ceremony after the race at the bar serves a barbecue dinner while guests watch the race on a big screen TV. Beer drinking is very common. Race dates are Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 28. There is a captain’s meeting the day before the race at the bar at 7 p.m., where “captains and crew contemplate strategy while reviewing course and race rules.” Race awards, booty, music and barbecue are after the race at the bar at 7 p.m. www.schoonerwharf.com.

International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Professional development seminars. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. International Marina Institute/Association of Marina Industries. (401) 682-7334. www.marinaassociation.org.

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18th Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Feb. 23-24 Sponsored by the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Held at Founders Park on Islamorada, MM 87, Bayside. New and used boats, marine gear, dive gear, products, clothing, electronics, antiques, fishing, nautical arts and crafts. Sat 8-5, Sun 9-3. (305) 712-1818. www.facebook.com/pages/Upper-Keys-Rotary-NauticalFlea-Market/123141536974

The Everglades Challenge, Tampa Bay, March 2 The Everglades Challenge is an unsupported, expeditionstyle adventure race for kayaks, canoes and small sailboats that starts above the high tide mark on the east beach of Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg, FL, and ends in Key Largo. It is run by the Watertribe, whose fearless leader, Steve Issac, conceived of the race in 2000. This year’s event starts at dawn on March 2, although if you want a good look at the boats, go on Friday, March 1, when the competitors will be going through inspection and setting up their boats on the starting line. Along the 300-

Marine bargains, new and used boat showcase, marine art and crafts festival, fishing supplies auction, public boat and vehicle auction, seafood. South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, FL. (954) 205-7813. 9 am to 6 pm. www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.

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mile course, competitors are required to sail, row, or paddle into three checkpoints, but not required to stay there. The checkpoints going south along the coast are Placida, Chokoloskee, and Flamingo before the boats head to the Bay Cove Motel in Key Largo at the finish. For more on the Everglades Challenge, go to www.watertribe.com and go to the Events page. You can also read a short history of the Challenge in the February 2012 issue of SOUTHWINDS at www.southwindsmaga zine.com. Go to Back Issues.

33rd Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 25-March 8 This is a cruisers regatta that builds up over several months. This 12-day regatta attracts 350-400 cruising boats. Most boats start arriving from around the U.S., Canada and other countries in November and stay through March. When the actual regatta days start, the schedule includes sailboat races held in Elizabeth Harbor, around Stocking Island, and to neighboring Long Island. There is a variety of on-water and on-the-beach events to capture the interest of non-racing cruisers, as well as racers. These include volleyball tournaments, softball,

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Fort Myers Spring Boat Show & Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival, Fort Myers, FL, March 7-10 Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33917. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.leeciviccenter.com.

JSI 17th Annual Nautical Flea Market, St. Petersburg, March 16 Spaces available for sellers. Shop for bargains, sell your old stuff or just browse. JSI parking lot at 2233 3rd Ave S., St. Petersburg. Call to reserve space at (727) 577-3220 or (800) 652-4914. Bill Wright. bill@newjsi.com.

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Fort Myers Beach 6th Annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, March 23 Fort Myers Beach will once again show its appreciation for the cruising community with its 6th Annual Cruisers’ Appreciation Day on March 23. Held in the Matanzas Inn parking lot (next to the dinghy docks), there will be a barbecue, live entertainment, drinks, door prizes (even though it’s outside) and giveaways. Free to boaters renting a mooring ball on the day of the event with a nominal fee to others. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since seating will be limited. Everyone is welcome. The event will be from noon to 3 p.m.

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Catboats, as well as all nonsuch, are invited. Come with or without your boat. The weekend includes two days of cruising the turquoise waters of Buttonwood Bay and the nearby Everglades, a sunset celebration, a happy hour each evening, a rendezvous dinner Saturday night, informal racing and awards on Sunday. Come early and stay late. For registration and area info, contact David (Wavy Davy) Adamusko at (703) 850-6654, or email ahoydavy@gmail.com. www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. The UKSC has ample dock facilities, clubhouse and full bar.

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and the restaurant is a great meeting area. Check out the Lorelei at www.loreleicabanabar.com. Call Dan at (305) 6640190 and leave a message with a phone number, or send an e-mail to floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com and you will get very detailed information by return email.

Catalina Rendezvous, Fernandina Beach, FL, June 14-16 Hosted by Catalina owner’s group in northeast Florida, this rendezvous will be June 14 -16 in Fernandina Beach, FL. Contact catalinarendezvous@gmail.com, or call (800) 2821411. More information will be posted in SOUTHWINDS in the coming months.

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A new marina, to be named Port City Marina, is being built in Wilmington, NC, on the Cape Fear River. Located in the downtown area, the marina will have 204 state-of-the-art slips, accommodating boats up to 130 feet and 25-foot draft. Scheduled to open this coming summer, the marina will

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Strictly Sail Miami at Bayside 72nd Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami FEBRUARY 14-18

ne of the largest boat shows in the world, this event combines the main show at the Miami Convention Center, the annual Strictly Sail Miami Show at the Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace (see sidebar location and directions) and the Yacht and Brokerage Show on the 5000 block of Collins Avenue with in-water displays of powerboats at the Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center at 1635 North Bayshore Dr., Miami. Although many monohulls are at the show, the Strictly Sail Miami Show is also the largest Catamaran show in the world. Sailboats of all sizes, monohulls and multihulls, are on display along with numerous vendors and exhibitors. Boating and sailing seminars are held daily. Children 15 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult to get in free). $20 for adults for a one-day pass, $35 for a two-day pass (any two days), Friday through Monday. Premier Thursday costs $35. Hours are 10-6 Thursday and

Monday, 10-8 Friday through Sunday. Sea Isle Marina is 96 daily. Strictly Sail is 10-6 daily. E-tickets can be purchased in advance at www.miamiboatshow.com, or www.strictlysailmiami.com. Group tickets are available for groups of 20 or more (purchase 20 tickets at the regular price and receive five free tickets). All tickets include entry to all show sites, no matter where you purchase them. If you go to the convention center, a shuttle or water taxi will take you to the sailboat show and vice versa. Shuttle buses and water taxis run back and forth between the show locations (10 a.m.-6 p.m).

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Visitors can now experience the thrill of sailing under the supervision and direction of an experienced ASA-certified captain through the Discover Sailing program, located on the floating dock at the end of Pier B at Miamarina. These 90-minute lessons will teach non-sailors the pleasure and joy of the sport while remaining in a controlled environment. More experienced sailors should choose the course suited to their skill level. Pre-registration required. Go to www.strictlysailingmiami.com to register. Advanced 3 1/2 hour courses are also available.

www.tikiwatersports.net DIRECTIONS TO STRICTLY SAIL Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami From the North: I-95 South to exit 395/Miami Beach East, exit at Biscayne Blvd. Turn right; follow Biscayne to Port Blvd. (NE 5th Street). Turn left; follow right hand lane into the Bayside Garage.

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From the South: I-95 North. Exit at Biscayne Blvd. Stay in left-hand lane until the stop sign at Biscayne. Turn left on NE 3rd Street. Follow the left side of the road into the Bayside Garage. Additional Parking if Bayside is Full: Shuttle from park-and-ride facility at the American Airlines Arena, two blocks from Bayside. $10 per day.

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STRICTLY SAIL SEMINAR SCHEDULE FREE Seminars. This list is also available at www.strictlysailmiami.com. Check schedules, as some seminars require registration. “A”, “B” and “C” are the seminar tent locations at the show. *FEE seminars: See website for locations and details. THURSDAY 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM

Nigel Calder A Travis Blain B Candice Clough C Bob Sweet A Bob Williams B Jeff & Jean Grossman C Nigel Calder * John Kretschmer A

2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM

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Mike Moriarty John Kretschmer George Day Jeff Thomassen Nigel Calder Gino Morrelli Bob Williams Jimmy Cornell Kathy Parsons George Day Tony Wall Jimmy Cornell Derek Escher Matt Fries

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Lessons Learned Along the Way Short Handed Sail Handling Caribbean Charters Confident Navigation with Charts Solar and Wind Power Technologies The 5 Step Plan to your Cruising Dreams Anchoring, Docking, Kedging Off (3.5 hours) FEE Sailboats For A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging Mediterranean Magic Communications for Cruisers Cruising the French and Spanish-speaking Caribbean Catamaran Cruising Basic Diesel Maintenance Ocean Racer Turns Ocean Saviour Cruising the Bahamas The Weather Briefing: Self Reliant Weather Interpretation Skills DC Systems (3.5 hrs) FEE The Caribbean Circuit Voyage Planning in the Age of Electronic Charts Modern Sailboat Design When to Heave To and When to Leave To – Sailing in Extreme Weather Fourteen Biggest Mistakes when Purchasing a used Catamaran or any Boat LED Lighting Exploring the Galapagos What Does it Cost to Go Cruising? Three Budgets Satellite Communications at sea with Q&A Diesel Engines (3.5 hrs) FEE Catamaran Cruising Offshore Energy Management World Cruising Today Bahamas to the Caribbean: Successfully Sailing South Fifteen Up Grades for Your Boat Gulfstream Crossings: Wind and Wave Considerations Voyage Planning: Open Session with Jimmy Cornell Restoring, Refitting, and Project Boats An Introduction to Sailing with Instruments

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WEATHER FOR CRUISERS Sunday February 17 8:00am – 5:00pm $198/Couple Presented by Lee Chesneau – Marine Weather Expert Provides the foundation for self-reliant weather forecasting and planning so important to enjoying the cruising lifestyle. To register, or for more information, visit or contact:

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10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM

3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM

Voyage Planning in the Age of Electronic Charts Cruising for Couples Exploring the Grenadines When to Heave To and When to Leave To – Sailing in Extreme Weather Kathy Parsons B Proper Provisioning Etienne Giroire C How to Fly and Retrieve the Spinnaker George Day A Bahamas Adventure: Exploring the Exumas Pam Wall B Outfitting for Blue Water Cruising Zack Smith C Para-Anchors & Storm Drogues Bob Williams A Cruising the Florida Keys Gino Morrelli B 2013 America’s Cup 72ft Cats and 2016 Olympic Racing Cats! What’s Happening!! Lee Chesneau C The Weather Briefing: Self Reliant Weather Interpretation Skills John Kretschmer A Force 10 - Storm Sailing Strategies Steven & Bonnie Carroll B From Land to Live Aboard Brenda Wempner C Sailing Made Easy: Beginning Sailing Techniques Bob Bitchin A How to keep a Starboard Attitude While Cruising Jimmy Cornell B Blue Planet Odyssey Robin Coles C Keeping it Fun

SUNDAY 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Lee Chesneau * Jimmy Cornell * Zuzana Prochazka A

11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM

10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM

Jimmy Cornell Liza Copeland Zuzana Prochazka Craig Setzer

Marine Weather (8 hrs) FEE Long Distance Cruising (9 hrs) FEE 20 Classic and Affordable Sailboats for Blue Water Cruising Marti Brown B Safety At Sea with Marine SSB Gardner Lloyd C Successful Docking Techniques Craig Setzer A When to Heave To and When to Leave To – Sailing in Extreme Weather Phillip Berman B Finding the Right Catamaran Jeff & Jean Grossman C Couples Cruising to The Caribbean Colin Mack A Rigging Coconut Grove Sailing Club B Sailboat Buying 101 Brenda Wempner C Bareboat Chartering in Exotic Destinations George Day A The 10 Things They Never Tell you about the Cruising Life Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall B Women and Cruising Isabelle Blainey C Charter Yacht Ownership 101 Gino Morrelli A 2013 America’s Cup 72ft Cats and 2016 Olympic Racing Cats! What’s Happening!! Liza Copeland B Preparations for Offshore Cruising Charles Daneko C LifeRaft Survival and Rescue at Sea Coconut Grove Sailing Club A Cruising Secrets of Biscayne Bay Michael Cosgrove B Imperfect Passage. A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror and Redemption Pam Wall C A Family Sails Around the World

MONDAY 10:30 AM Bob Williams 10:30 AM Carolynn Box 10:30 AM Jean De Keyser 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM

A B C A

Offshore Energy Management Voyages with 5 Byres Institute Sailing and Learning to Sail on Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida Bob Williams A Cruising the Florida Keys Liza Copeland B The Cruising Countdown – Preparations for Coastal and Offshore Candice Clough C Mediterranean Charters George Day A Bahamas Adventure: Exploring the Exumas Robin Coles B On Board Emergencies Patrik Swanljung C Solar Power on Boats: Facts, Myths and Hype Gino Morrelli A Catamaran Cruising Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall B What Works: Tips and Techniques for Long-Distance Cruising Liza Copeland C Cruising for Couples John Kretschmer A Force 10 - Storm Sailing Strategies Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall B What Works: Tips and Techniques for Long-Distance Cruising Chris Kreitlein C An Overview of Celestial Navigation

TO BE ANNOUNCED: Zack Smith *

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Storm Tactics FEE

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Making the Dream Transit: Southeastern U.S. to the Caribbean Weather Patterns to Know and When to Go By Mike Stockwell Meteorologist

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h, the Caribbean. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to cruise to or vacation in this part of the world, and enjoy what it has to offer: surf, sun, sand, trade winds and warm weather? Well, before you make your travel plans, be mindful of the weather “pitfalls” that may lie ahead when you are heading to and in this area. We will examine the various year-round weather patterns across the area from the Southeastern U.S. to the Caribbean. There is much more to this region than one might think. From cold fronts to tropical cyclones and everything in between; we will look at the array of weather features in play and the typical weather that they bring. We hope this article will prove insightful in knowing the best times to travel, allowing for a safe and enjoyable trip that will be remembered for years to come. December Through March The weather is erratic and volatile during this period. Cold fronts are stronger, extend farther south, and are more frequent than at any other point in the year. Gusty winds will veer from SW to NW in the vicinity of fronts from the Carolinas to Florida, and “surges” of higher N-NE-E winds and seas are well pronounced south of the front; where interaction with high pressure ridging occurs. Cold fronts will sweep across much of the Eastern U. S. about every three days (on average). Upon clearing this area, fronts continue east to southeastward, often passing through the Bahamas and passing north of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, where a reduction in forward speed and weakening finally occurs. With the passage of cold fronts, large and “cold” continental high pressure ridges will emerge from South Central Canada and the Central and Eastern U.S. These ridges will build over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Southeast U.S., the Bahamas, and adjacent waters of the Western and Central Atlantic, eventually merging with a larger, more stationary maritime high pressure over the Western Atlantic. Stronger winds occur offshore the Southeastern U.S. and over the northern Bahamas when low pressure systems develop along the southern extent of cold fronts. Upon development, these lows will rapidly intensify and track north to northeastward toward the Northeastern U.S. and 38

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the Canadian Maritimes. Interaction between these lows and high pressure ridges building either behind the front to the west, or with an already established ridge to the south, will generate these strongest events. Winds as high as gale force have been known to occur during severe wind surges in this region. Swells become large, as high as 15 feet, off the southeast coast of Florida, east of the Bahamas and north of the Eastern Caribbean. Otherwise, a ridge of high pressure dominates much of the Western Atlantic, Caribbean and Bahamas. NE-E winds on the south side of this feature are most prevalent throughout these areas, tending higher when the ridge is “reinforced” and intensifies as it merges with weakening transitory (continental) high pressure ridges farther west. As a rule, winds will tend higher the farther south one travels, through the Central and Southern Caribbean; a result of pressure gradients tightening between the ridge and a persistent “thermal trough” (low pressure) over northern Colombia and the Southwestern Caribbean. Gale to storm force trade winds can occur across the Southwestern Caribbean when the ridge intensifies and greater interaction between the ridge and thermal trough occurs. Trade winds produced from high pressure over the Western Atlantic will also generate clouds and scattered showers and squalls. These squalls can bring about locally higher winds and seas. April and May This tends to be one of the better times of year to travel, especially as we get into May. We are in a transition phase, leaving winter behind us and moving into a calmer, more serene weather pattern. Tropical cyclone season is in the back of our minds, but rest assured … any development of a tropical cyclone is quite rare for this time of year. Cold fronts are weaker, but post-frontal passage surges of higher winds and seas are still of concern. Furthermore, we still see periods of stronger NE-E trades across the Caribbean, especially in earlier weeks. Cold fronts will traverse east to southeastward across much of the Eastern U.S. about every three to four days, but only get about as far south as the Florida Panhandle before stalling and eventually weakening. Cut-off low pressure systems can track erratically between the Southeastern U.S. www.southwindsmagazine.com

and Bermuda during April, reach only as far south as the but become less of an issue Carolinas. The Bermuda high into May. Continental high is the main weather feature pressure ridges moving out of in the North Atlantic and South Central Canada becommuch of the Northern and ing far less frequent, and the Central Caribbean. The ridge cold air mass associated with covers much of the Western such highs modifies more Atlantic, often reaching as far readily. All of this means a west as the Bahamas and the reduced likelihood of encounsoutheast coast of the U.S., tering strong winds across the and is about as strong as one Western Atlantic. would expect at any point As fronts become weaker, during the year. Tropical following high pressure waves (low pressure systems ridges become less frequent. lacking a closed surface cirThe Western Atlantic high culation) move westward that becomes situated near Hurricane Irene entering the Bahamas on the morning of August across the tropical Atlantic Bermuda this time of year in 24th, 2011. Image courtesy of the NASA/NOAA GOES Project. and reach the Caribbean, the Western Atlantic and the every three days. These Caribbean becomes a bit stronger, as ridging extends farther waves bring periods of heavy rain, with squalls enhancing south, into the Western Atlantic (west of 60W). This results winds and seas, as well as reduced visibility. Interaction in general NE-E-SE trade winds from offshore of eastern between the tropical waves (to the south) and the high presFlorida and the Bahamas to the Greater Antilles. Trade sure ridge further north enhances trades through the winds ease and become more from the E-SE-S across the Caribbean. Virgin/Northern Leeward Islands and points west, normalTropical cyclone activity increases from late July into ly for about 1-2 days at a time, as cold fronts slow/stall and September, reaching its peak by mid-September. Tropical weaken farther north and west. As with winter months, cyclone development occurs farther east over the Eastern waters south of 15N tend to see higher NE-E trade winds, Atlantic. Once these tropical disturbances/cyclones develthough not quite as severe when reinforcement of the high op, these tropical cyclones generally march west or westpressure ridging is less likely to occur. northwest from the tropical Eastern Atlantic, into the Caribbean. From there tropical cyclones will then turn June through September northwest or northward towards land masses and cooler Now our focus turns toward the tropics with the official waters farther north, then weakening occurs and they evenstart to the Atlantic tropical season beginning on June 1st. tually lose their tropical characteristics. During this time, tropical cyclones are likely to develop in The general weather pattern in late summer and early the Western Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico. Once developautumn is still relatively benign. Ridging from the Bermuda ment occurs, the track of tropical cyclones will be either to high becomes progressively weaker from late August into the west toward the coasts of Central America and northSeptember, allowing for an increased east to southeastward eastern Mexico, or northwestward, into/across the Gulf of advance of cold fronts. By September, cold fronts begin to Mexico toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. track as far south as the northern Florida peninsula, reachOtherwise, cold fronts are typically much weaker and ing about as far east as 60W-65W before weakening. Trades

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are prevalent in the Caribbean but are weaker due to the Bermuda high having less interaction with the thermal trough over northern South America.

they often become stationary for a period of time, generating a broad area of large swells in their vicinity. In addition, NE-E-SE winds will be enhanced on the east and south side of the low. Interaction between cut-off gales and high pressure ridges farther north often produce widespread gale force NE-E winds on the north side of cut-off gales. By November, tropical cyclone activity in the North Atlantic has diminished further. Cold fronts are also farther south than in October and stronger while moving across Florida and the Bahamas. High pressure Tropical cyclones typically take one of two ridges return in the wake of cold general tracks when entering the Western fronts, which helps develop N-NE Tropical Atlantic Basin. Image courtesy of wind surges to these areas, especially Weather Routing, Inc. during the latter half of November.

October and November Changes abound during this period. Tropical cyclone frequency is declining as the season moves toward its conclusion (the season officially ends on November 30th). The main focus for development during these months is in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico (often on the southern extent of cold fronts). Much like their early season (June/early July) counterparts, tropical cyclones that form in this region this time of year will either track west or northwestward, in the general direction of Central America or into the Gulf of Mexico. At times, these areas of disturbed weather can move more northeastward ahead of cold fronts across the Bahamas and offshore the U.S. East Coast. In October, we can still see tropical development in the tropical Atlantic, but it is less frequent. Tropical cyclones will “re-curve” and turn northwestward as cold fronts tracking from the East Coast steer these systems northeastward from the Eastern and Central Atlantic. Additionally, cut-off low pressure systems reappear between the Southeastern U.S. and Bermuda, becoming major threats to sailors regardless of tropical development. The tracks of these cut-off low pressure systems can become erratic, and

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When to Go The best time of year to travel to the Caribbean is from late April through May. Cold fronts moving off the U.S. East Coast are less frequent during that time, and are weaker and won’t extend much farther south than the Carolinas. This greatly limits the threat of strong NE-E surges along a direct route; while allowing sailors to take advantage of the available, omnipresent trades down near and in the Caribbean. Tropics are not yet of a concern either. October through early November offer good sailing conditions as well, as the frequency/threat of tropical systems is much lower than in the summer months. Although cold fronts do begin to affect more southern waters by this time, especially into November, they are not as potent as from December to March. The main threat during the spring and fall months will be cut-off lows/gales that track between the Southeast U.S. and Bermuda. The movements of these cut-off low pressure systems can be erratic and extreme caution is to be warranted. These systems are much stronger during the transitional times of year, and generic or automated forecasts can underestimate the strength of these developing storms. Therefore, caution is warranted when observing these type of weather patterns in the fall and spring. Cut-off lows/gales can also become stationary for several days, generating large swells and a broad area of high winds in their vicinity and well to the north and east. The summer offers light winds near the Bermuda high, along the coasts of North Carolina to Florida. The winter offers the most challenging conditions with prolonged uncomfortable conditions across the open Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. For these reasons, these times of year are usually not recommended for making this transit. Awareness is key, regardless of where you are and when you will be traveling. It is important to confirm the weather from a reliable source. Whether it be short island hops or lengthier crossings from the Carolinas/Florida to the South Caribbean, knowing what is happening now and what lies ahead allows any sailor to prevent potential disasters and properly plan for a successful trip! Mike Stockwell is a meteorologist at Weather Routing Inc., based out of Glens Falls, NY, which has provided weather forecasts and meteorological consultation for mariners worldwide since 1961. (518) 798-1110. wri@wriwx.com. For more information about Weather Routing and their services, go to www.wriwx.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Catalina 36

Test-Driving the First Catalina 36 By Hal Smith

Cruising World recognized the C-36 Mk II by making it the Boat of the Year in its class in 1995.

veryone who sails a Catalina 36 remarks about how sweet she sails and how responsive she is. There is a reason for this. Catalina took a unique approach to designing the Catalina 36. In 1981, they built a prototype boat, and invited a variety of people to sail it and provide critiques for improvements before production began. We were one of those who had this opportunity to test the new C-36. It was a perfect boating day in Long Beach, CA. The new C-36 was easy to find floating sweetly on the first dock and ready for our sail. Our first peek inside was a shock. It had no interior! Instead of settees and a galley, there was a pile of sandbags with ballast to simulate the weight of an interior. Lifting the cockpit locker hatch revealed the engine controls down in the cavity. After throwing off the dock lines, we motored out of the marina, and I stood on my head to manage the engine controls as

my wife and daughter hailed steering directions. When we unfurled the genoa, we realized that we had not been provided with a winch handle. This was quickly solved by heading the boat into the wind, pulling in the genoa sheet as hard as possible, and bearing away to a course to match the close-hauled trim. It was nimble like a smaller boat but was riding smoothly like a much larger boat. The mainsail was sheeted in, and we were under sail. The helm was light and responsive. The new boat moved with a graceful motion but drove forward with that wonderful sound of water being sliced and rolled into little waves. I tightened the wheel lock, released the wheel and left the helm to walk about the boat. We remained on course for over 10 minutes without any attention paid to the wheel. She handled easily with great manners, including docking. This was a remarkable boat. The interior evolved several times through the years

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Looking forward in the Catalina 36. To starboard is a berth/settee which converts to two facing seats with a table between—a signature item of the Catalina 36.

Looking aft shows the main settee and galley on port side. To your left you can see the cabin door opening to the aft cabin.

but has always had a forward stateroom forward of a single head at the forward bulkhead. A second full stateroom is aft under the cockpit. The U-shaped galley has always been to port just as you enter the companionway. The galley has a double stainless steel sink, drainable icebox, propane stove and oven, and multiple storage cabinets for dishes, food, etc. The cabins are full of teak trim, as well as cabinets and drawers with plenty of general storage. Portside seating in the main saloon is either an L-shaped sofa with a bulkhead-mounted dining table, or a U-shaped sofa with a pedestal table. The starboard side has a long sofa that is convertible to two seats with a small table between. This is convenient for cruising couples who only need this smaller table and have the open floor space instead of the larger table to port. The seating is all proportioned to be very comfortable for leisurely reading or watching TV or for taking a nap. Having only one head allowed it to be built large and fully functional with a shower, vanity and marine head while leaving plenty of

living space in the main cabin. There are plenty of hatches for excellent cabin ventilation. The engine compartment is easily accessed through a main cabin cover under the companionway ladder and aft hatches in the aft cabin. Every part of the engine is accessible for service. The balanced spade rudder is hung just aft of a short skeg, providing responsive steering, while also making straight-line tracking easy. The keel is fiberglass-encased lead available as a fin (5’-10”) or shoal draft wing (4’-8”). The 11’-10” beam carries a bit forward, allowing for generous cabin space while helping the hull rise over waves rather than plowing. The T-shaped cockpit is long for lounging and convenient crewing under sail. The MK II version was first offered in 1995. The beam was increased at the deck in the stern, allowing for increased cockpit space. The waterline dimensions did not change. As the C36 evolved, an open transom was added; exterior teak was replaced by stainless steel, and interior teak and features were added. Cruising World recognized the C-36 Mk II by

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The MK II version was first offered in 1995. The beam was increased at the deck in the stern, allowing for increased cockpit space. As the C-36 evolved, an open transom was added; exterior teak was replaced by stainless steel.

making it the Boat of the Year in its class. Perhaps everyone should experience a sailboat for the first time without an interior. Instead of stroking varnished teak below and bouncing on thick cushioned seats, we stayed on deck of the test boat examining her deck access fore and aft, discovering many comfortable sitting places, and imagining ourselves on a forever beam reach with barely discernible palm trees on a distant island. To feel the helm and feel the power in the sails through the sheets is to get to know a boat. Is she sweet, or is she awkward? There is plenty of room on the side decks for walking fore and aft past the standing rigging and house sides. The forward anchor locker is generous, often containing a windlass to make anchoring easy and inviting. It has been said that 90 percent of new boats are bought at a show while in the cabin, and that is a shame. A lot of boats will have very nice interiors, but most boats will not sail like this, like the Catalina 36. Outside in the cockpit and on deck is the place to be.

We have had our 1994 model since 1999 and have cruised the Carolina and Georgia coasts extensively. Offshore sailing is easy and comfortable with just the two of us. The C-36 has properly sized winches, hardware, and running rigging, all conveniently placed. The engine is large enough to power the boat through challenging current and awkward docking situations. This makes it possible for the boat to be managed in heavy conditions and be comfortable at the same time even though shorthanded. However, there is plenty of room for a bunch of friends to join for racing or day sailing or a cockpit happy hour. She is sturdy but is ideally proportioned to add all of the creature comforts, including air-conditioning, microwave, TV, etc. When we rally with others for a cruise, we are never the slow boat. Extended stays on our Catalina 36 are comfortable and fun, whether at or away from our dock. Catalina built the 2000th C-36 in 2000 and continued to build them until a few years ago. There are plenty from which to shop. This is really living/sailing well.

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inter, for most sailors in the Southeast, means the off-season. And for the majority of boat owners, this is a time for indoor projects and deferred maintenance. For some in the Carolina Low Country, it’s a chance to attend the annual Charleston Boat Show at the end of January. Though this is largely a gathering for powerboaters, a few sailing-oriented companies still exhibit their products and services. Among them, you’ll find American Sail—a family-owned firm from Charleston that has been building and selling small sailboats to the recreational market for the better part of four decades. Since its establishment in 1976, American Sail has been creating what its founder, Dave Stanton, calls “fun family sailboats from 8 to 18 feet.” Back in that era, Stanton was a management consultant with General Recreation Corporation, a group of sporting goods companies. In 1971, the company transferred him to Charleston to head up its sailboat division, the American Fiberglass Corporation. Stanton says that he grew to enjoy the sport so much that he purchased the Aqua Cat line of products from the company in 1976 and struck out on his own to build and sell these boats under the name American Sail. “I had never stepped foot on a sailboat before they asked me to take the helm at American Fiberglass,” admits Stanton, but he jumped in with both feet. He phoned the Annapolis Sailing School and arranged for a week’s worth of private lessons in Florida. “I wanted to know everything that I could about sailboats right away.” That determination has been pivotal to the success of the company he subsequently started. According to Stanton, American Sail has built over 30,000 sailboats in 36 years of operation. Initially, the majority of those products were Aqua Cats, a cat-rigged catamaran that company literature claims has introduced thousands of people to the joys

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Dave Stanton of American Sail with the Aqua Finn hull. Photo by Dan Dickison.

of recreational sailing on two hulls. Among those folks, reportedly are King Hussein of Jordan and Bobby Kennedy. Gradually, Stanton expanded the company’s array of products. In the 1980s, American Sail introduced its Dink line of tenders, as well as the Sunfish-like Aqua Finn, which he developed with the Boy Scouts of America, and later the American 14.6 daysailer. In the ‘90s, American Sail introduced a 10-foot, sloop-rigged daysailer with a main and jib and dubbed it the Pennant. This was intended as a family training boat, but it did double duty as a yacht tender after a motor mount and oarlock sockets were added to the package. Later that decade, the company expanded its design of the American 14.6 to offer an 18-foot version. American Sail, which is now run by Stanton’s son Chris, builds seven different models at its 4.5-acre facility, including two versions of the Aqua Cat. None of these sells for more than $10,000. For 2013 he says, “We’re very optimistic. We’re growing and we’re developing new products, and we’re profitable. This year, we are targeting production in the 600-boat range.” Stanton ascribes his company’s success to three key strategies. “No. 1, we strive to build products that last,” he says, pointing out in particular the use of vinylester resin in the hull skins to prevent blistering and the fact that every product is laid up by hand. “We don’t own a chopper gun, and we glass aluminum backing plates in every place that we mount hardware. Every piece we make is engineered to stand up to the rigors of the learn-to-sail market, which tends to be exceptionally tough on boats.” No. 2, says Stanton, “Customer service is key. We back our products up so that if a replacement part is needed, there’s no waiting. We have the inventory and the capability to overnight a new rudder assembly to someone in, say, Indiana, so that customer spends the minimum amount of time without the use of their boat. Even if it’s a small part www.southwindsmagazine.com

and we’re not apt to make much of a profit, keeping the customer happy leads to more business down the road.” And No. 3, he says, “We sell direct to the customer at wholesale pricing— we don’t have a dealer network.” American Sail has always focused on the entry level end of the market, and in particular, learn-to-sail programs. “It’s no secret that the boat you learn on is very often the first boat you want to buy,” explains Stanton. He structured the company’s product line to take advantage of this, and has worked hard at allying American Sail with instructional and recreational programs around the country. “Our plan is to become a major supplier to the learn-to-sail market.” A more recent strategy on Stanton’s part is providing replacement parts to the recreational market. He wants American Sail to be seen as a resource for sailors who own boats that are no longer in production. To that end, he has amassed an ample library of boatbuilders’ specifications, draw-

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American Sail’s cat-rigged Aqua Cat. Courtesy photo.

ings and photographs. Hundreds of boats are represented. “I’ve always collected the information on my competitors’ products, and now, if someone needs a sail for, say, a Phantom, a boat that’s no longer built, I’ve got the patterns and I can make that for them. We think this is something that benefits the sailing market because there are so many boats in existence whose builders have gone out of business. We see this as a major service.” The adaptability that Stanton describes explains a lot about why American Sail remains one of only a handful of boatbuilders that are still in operation decades after they were founded. “Now, we’re trying to develop a strategy that will see us through another 50 years,” he says. “I mean, I’m 77 years old, so I suppose I could retire, or we could sell the business and do something else, but the fact is, I don’t want to do anything else. This is what I love doing.” And that’s why Stanton will be at the boat show this month. www.americansail.com

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oday’s trawlers have some innovative ideas for propulsion, but these propulsion concepts started long before the powered commercial fishing trawler was born. In the early days of engine propulsion, owners of sailing vessels wanted to add engines but had no practical below-deck space to install a large machine, so they did the next best thing and added a yawl boat with an engine. This looked very much like an over-powered dinghy hanging on davits while not in use. When the yawl boat was needed to motor into a harbor or dock, it was lowered to propel the sailboat. Some say that the name yawl boat was derived

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because it was behind the rudder post. Much like the yawl boat concept, today’s ideas for trawler propulsion are functional and very creative. Remember that pleasure trawlers are designed after the first rugged, yet economical, single-engine fishing trawlers, used for the last century to catch our dinner. These no-nonsense, go-anywhere, all-weather vessels were excellent models for the pleasure trawler of today, whether crossing oceans or just cruising the ICW in comfort. Single or Twin Engine? The age-old question starts with, “Should I buy a singleengine trawler or look for a twin-engine trawler for the safety factor?” Many owners believe that if one engine is good, then two should be better. In reality, the most efficient vessel and engine design is a single-engine installation. Look at the oceangoing container ships and tankers. The engine is mid ship, low in the keel and provides straight forward propulsion. Access is simple and easy with a lot of space around the engine to add accessories and perform owner-preventative maintenance. Since the engine is in the keel, the drive system is protected from impact with logs or sandbars. The propeller is above the bottom line of the keel, giving it and the rudder terrific protection in case of a grounding incident. Have you heard about a right-hand or left-hand propeller or engine rotation? Most engines today have lefthand rotation meaning the propeller also turns left or counterclockwise when going forward. Now quick! Think which direction the propeller turns when in reverse gear. If you guessed that the propeller turns in the opposite of forward then you would be correct. Go to the head of the class! Since for most trawlers today that means right-hand or clockwise rotation, then the boat will walk to the right or starboard when traveling in reverse gear. Keep in mind that propellers are also called screws, so think of screwing something in or out, forward or reverse. A true trawler has a full keel that acts as a guide or track to help keep the boat straight when moving forward. There is nothing to keep the vessel on track in slow reverse (not even the rudder), so the boat will actually walk right to the starboard side when in slow reverse. Pay attention to the wide-body-design trawlers that have much more interior salon space because the designers moved the cabin all the

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way to port gunwale. That design only includes an external walkway on the starboard deck for docking. This was no accident, since the boat walks right or to starboard, which is the obvious place for the walkway and your deckhand. Many want to believe twin-engine trawlers are This proud new owner sits between safer; in case one engine learning basic maintenance. fails you have a second. This may be true, but few people consider that the most common reason of engine failure is dirty fuel. If you understand that dirty fuel may be why you lose propulsion, then one engine or two may not be the solution, especially if they both use the same fuel tank. (There are two easy solutions to dirty fuel: first, keep it clean by monitoring the fuel filters and polishing the fuel in storage, and second, purchase towing insurance like TowBoatUS or SeaTow. These annual plans are affordable and should be a part of your boating safety plan.) Twin-engine trawlers do offer a few advantages over the single-engine trawler. Maneuverability in tight spaces when docking is a lot easier with twin engines even without a bow thruster. You can put one engine in forward and the other in reverse, just like a lever-operated bulldozer or bobcat. The boat will rotate giving you turning ability, often turning within very tight thoroughfares, but a single-engine vessel with a bow or stern thruster can also be quite maneuverable with practice. Just use the thruster’s joy stick to push the bow or stern over easily. Another advantage of twin engines is that the trawler draft may be about one foot shallower, because twin engines are outboard of the keel. Their smaller propellers require less draft. When traveling in the shallow waters of the ICW, less draft is a real bonus. Additionally, because twin engines are usually less horsepower than the single-engine trawler of the same length, the fuel consumption for two engines may be the same as the larger single engine. Some owners believe they have creative ideas to save fuel when easing down the ICW. They want to run one engine while the other engine is shut down, thinking they can save on fuel expenses. I do not have confidence that this is a real improvement, because of a few factors. The twin-engine design has smaller engines than its single-engine counterpart. When the twin-engine trawler runs on only one engine, that engine must run at a much higher RPM to maintain the same speed. This now causes you to burn almost the same fuel as if you were running both engines at cruise RPM. Another important consideration to running only one engine at a time is if you have a water-cooled dripless propeller shaft seal. When the dead engine propeller shaft is freewheeling or windmilling, then that shaft seal is not being cooled or lubricated and may cause premature failure. If you insist on running on one engine, then consider installation of a crossover water-cooling hose between the port and starboard propeller shaft seals. This will provide water-cooling News & Views for Southern Sailors

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when either engine is not running. Some owners have purchased shaft locks to lock the shaft on the engine not running, so its propeller is locked and will not rotate. Now you have dead prop drag and resistance, which may make you burn more fuel.

Wing Engines Let’s get back to the single-engine trawler. How can you be self-sustaining when you are hundreds of miles out on the ocean or in exotic islands like Trinidad or Cuba and that single engine starts to act up? Uh-oh. The commercial towing company you joined is back in the good ole USA. Hmmm. Here is one design option for the global cruiser that includes get-home ability: the get-home, or wing engine. Some trawlers have an independent smaller horsepower wing engine to meet this concern. This is similar to an auxiliary engine in a sailboat that features a feathering prop. It is there and ready to use when needed. Wing engine systems need to be run to exercise the

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TRAWLERTALK engine, reduction gear, shaft seal and yes, the feathering prop. Then you must consider the raw water cooling system and impeller. Is the battery charged and ready to start the engine? We have been on trawlers that have 2,500 hours on the main engine but only 8 hours on the wing engine. I can assume most of those hours are from when the dealer commissioned the boat before it was sold many years earlier. Not the best practice for your get-home propulsion equipment. The PTO Another design features a hydraulic drive coupled to the trawler’s generator via a PTO (power take off). The PTO is an addition to the engine on a generator that can provide hydraulic pressure to power a shaft propulsion system, but just like the spare tire in the trunk of your car, is it ready for use? Is the spare flat or soft? How often do you check it, and where is the jack to change the tire? Same principles apply here. Your back-up propulsion systems must be used and proved often. If it just sits there waiting for the day you need it, then it may not work. Another benefit of the hydraulic PTO is that you can build in other accessories like a bow thruster, anchor windlass and dinghy davit in addition to the get-home propulsion drive system. These accessories also need to be used often to stay familiar with how to use them. In the event that

Twin propulsion engines, two generators, stabilizers, air conditioner compressors and many other pieces of equipment are in the holy place of this Hatteras 58 LRC.

the main engine dies, then you need to start the generator. The diesel engine on the generator is usually only powerful enough to run one option at a time, either electrical output or PTO hydraulics, but you can’t do both. If you have a full load on the electrical generator and try to use the hydraulic PTO, the engine will stall and die. Once you have eliminated the electrical demand, the diesel engine can supply full power to the PTO. This allows you to operate the hydraulic shaft propulsion unit. While this feature may take you home, you will not do it in air-conditioned comfort, because there is no 110-volt electrical power. Also, this is a basic gethome feature so there is no reverse on the hydraulic unit. It is just meant to get you to safety. Both the wing engine and PTO hydraulic drive system have limited thrust or horsepower so the trawler may travel at half of the normal cruising speed. The wing engine is off centerline, so the boat will skew and the helmsman will have to counter-steer a course to offset that feature. The hydraulic drive system is connected directly to the only propeller shaft, and the boat will go straight. After you consider all of the above you still may not be able to answer which is better—a single- or twin-engine trawler. The discussion seems endless and may not actually have a definitive answer. We always recommend that before making any buying decisions, you should first establish your vessel mission. Whether you plan to cruise your trawler in the protection of the ICW in southern waters, or in the great blue yonder, there are propulsion designs which will best suit your needs and budget. Happy cruising! Chris and Alyse Caldwell lived on their current boat, Sandy Hook, a 44-foot Gulfstar Motor Cruiser—for many years. Both are licensed captains and regularly do yacht deliveries. They teach at Trawlerfest University around the country and offer onboard instruction on their boat—or on your boat. They are based out of Florida, but go anywhere. For more on Chris and Alyse, and their business—and to contact them—go to www.captainchrisyachtservices.com. If you have any ideas for future topics, comments about this article, or comments about trawler coverage in SOUTHWINDS, email them to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. A letter to the editor is always appreciated.

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Darien, GA FREE Cruising Destination By James H. Newsome

arien, the second oldest city in the state of Georgia and county seat of McIntosh County has been described as the “hidden gem” of Georgia’s Golden Isles. As the names suggest, the area has a rich Scottish heritage. Shortly after Gen. James Oglethorpe founded Georgia as the 13th Public docks at Waterfront Park operated by the McIntosh County Development Authority colony in 1733, he set about establishing offer cruising boaters 48-hour complementary dockage and easy access to downtown Darien. outposts to the south of Savannah in order to protect the American colonies from the Spanish in Florida. finest fighting men in the world. Fort King George was built Oglethorpe recruited a band of Highlanders from the on Barnwell’s Bluff near present-day Darien. Inverness area of Scotland and ordered them to establish a After the Colonial era, Darien began to prosper as a fort at the mouth of the Altamaha River. The Highlanders busy seaport and financial center. During the early 1830s were specially trained soldiers and considered some of the

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the South’s cotton and rice exports from Darien were surpassed only by Savannah and Charleston. After the Civil War, lumber would eventually replace cotton as the chief export from the seaport. Pine logs were rafted down the mighty Altamaha River from the interior of the state, and by 1900 Darien was the largest export location for timber along the southern coast. Many countries from Europe and Asia established consulates in Darien to manage their timber purchases. As tim-

ber resources from the inland began to dwindle and the railroad industry was developed, Darien’s stature as a major port began to diminish once again. By 1910, the timber export business was replaced by a booming oyster business, which competed with the Chesapeake Bay in volume. In 1908 a record harvest of over 8 million pounds of oysters was recorded. Just as cotton production declined after the Civil War, and timber supplies were later exhausted, now oyster fishing followed the pattern of overharvesting. By 1978 only 38,000 pounds of oysters were collected. The seaport that had been resurrected time and again was once again ready to usher in a new era as commercial shrimping was developed. By the 1960s Darien and McIntosh County claimed the largest shrimping fleet on the Georgia coast that included several shrimp and oyster packing houses. Just as the tides along Georgia’s coast ebb and flow, so have the fortunes of Darien. Although shrimping is still a major business in McIntosh County, the increased expenses of operating a shrimp business and competition from lowercost, farm-raised shrimp has forced local fishermen into a struggle for their survival. Georgia has successfully marketed wild Georgia shrimp to distinguish their shrimp from the farm-raised variety, and exports of blue crab have helped to

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An additional boardwalk on the west side of the Highway 17 Bridge was completed in 2008 with lights for night fishing and benches situated for great views of the river. Complementary dockage is offered here by Darien’s Downtown Development Authority.

Darien River House Restaurant and Wine Bar is located within easy walking distance of the waterfront and offers visitors a fine meal with excellent wine in a beautifully restored circa 1867 Victorian home nestled under the mossy maritime oaks of the Darien River Bluff.

sustain the ailing industry. Darien has proven to be resilient and resourceful over her 276-year history, and is currently marketing the town as a tourist attraction as part of the Golden Isles of Georgia. With the rich history and picturesque waterfront, Darien is a great stopover for cruisers traveling the ICW. Rachael Gresham, the executive director of the Darien Downtown Development Authority, believes that you will find Darien to be one of the most open and friendly stopovers to be found along the coast of Georgia. Restaurants and downtown shops are an easy walk from the municipal docks. First Georgia Hardware and Marine is located less than two blocks from the docks and supports the local fishing industry with an excellent selection of marine products. Historical sites such as Fort King George, McIntosh Old Jail Art Center & Museum, and the Hog Hammock Historic District and Lighthouse on Sapelo Island are excursions easily available from Darien. The town holds a First Saturday festival each month with activities and events staged throughout the Historic Downtown area. The best part about a stopover in Darien is the cost: FREE 48-hour dockage including 30-amp electrical service on a first-come basis. The dock east of the Highway 17 Bridge is operated by the McIntosh County Industrial

Development Authority. It is suggested that you contact the Development Authority office at (912) 437-6659 to check availability and register. Waterfront park and docks on the west side of the Highway 17 Bridge (vertical clearance 31 feet) are operated by the city of Darien. For further information, email the dockmaster at darien.docks@yahoo.com, or call (912) 2238855 or (912) 230-6648. Boats traveling outside need to enter Doboy Sound at RW “D” and pick up the ICW at marker R178. If traveling the ICW, midway between ICW mile markers 650 and 655 near marker R184 is the entrance to Darien River. Capt. Phillip Kempton serves on the Downtown Development Authority and operates a commercial charter business out of Darien. He offers local knowledge on navigating the eight miles up the Darien River. From the ICW turn west between ICW Markers Red #184 and Green #183. The Darien River is well marked, and the lowest water will be at Red #12. At first glance Red #12 seems too near the shoreline, but follow the markers and you will be fine. Many great anchorage spots are available nearby as close as across the river from the docks. Just take a turn off the ICW and learn why Darien is the hidden gem of Georgia’s Golden Isles. For more information visit www.seasidegeorgia.com and www.cityofdarienga.com.

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Seven Seas Cruising Association Annual Gam Melbourne, FL, Dec. 7-9 By Roy Laughlin Cruising guides in the vendors’ hall are a big draw at the SSCA Gam. Joe Janson, Theresa Janson (Seaworthy Publications), Kathy Parsons (Paradise Cay Publications) and an unidentified SSCA attendee discuss the titles available at the show.

f you expected the annual meeting of a 60-year-old cruising organization to be dominated by a bunch of old yachties in club dress and reminiscing about past voyages, the annual meeting (again being referred to as “the annual gam”) of the Seven Seas Cruising Association, SSCA, would be a bit disappointing. The gam again, held in the historic Eau Gallie section of Melbourne, focuses on up-to-date global cruising. It includes a blend of the old, (What are good manners and requirements in cruise destinations and The Annual Meeting is a Gam For many years, the SSCA referred to its meetings as gams. “Gam” is a rarely used term that means a meeting at sea between sailing ships that rafted up for a while so that they could have a social occasion. Several years ago, the SSCA dropped use of “annual gam” and substituted “annual meeting.” This year, “annual gam” is again being used by SSCA.

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how do I manage family obligations back home and on board?), and contemporary communication and navigation tools onboard. The gam is all about information, without so much technology intervening. The daily face-to-face meetings are perhaps the most important opportunities to get acquainted with cruisers who have been, or may some day, be fellow travelers to a distant anchorage. Few other opportunities exist for such a large number of blue-water cruisers to meet and talk with one another about cruising and related topics. That’s the best part of the gam for most attendees. Additional information is available in seminars, panel discussions, roundtables and demonstrations. An Abundance of Weather Seminars This year, Jimmy Cornell was the featured seminar speaker. Described as “cruising’s most influential writer,” Cornell published, with his son, Ivan, Cornell’s Ocean Atlas in 2011, and in 2012, published the accompanying volume, World Voyage Planner. Both are integral aids to blue-water cruisers. Cornell’s seminar, Voyage Planning in the Age of Electronic Charts, focused on using pilot’s charts to take advantage of the most advantageous seasonal weather patterns while cruising, even for short passages. He also gave a second seminar, Planning Your Dream Voyage. This year, dealing with storms and bad weather was the topic of several other presentations and discussions: Surviving an Ordeal at Sea, by Betty and Dave Francis; Mary and Christian Verlaque, and Dave and Sherry McCampbell. David McCampbell also presented, separately, Surviving Big Storms in Port. Zack Smith’s presented Para-Anchors and Storm Drogues. Hurricane Sandy, which struck the mid-Atlantic states just a month before the annual gam, probably did not directly influence inclusion of these talks. Bad weather remains the major uncontrolled but expected event in cruising itineraries and can be managed with preparation and an effective plan. Experienced cruisers are the best source of information for other cruisers. Most cruisers would rather avoid than encounter weather events such as storms. Electronic communications makes daily weather reports an advantage earlier generations lacked. The usefulness of weather reports without understanding weather conditions is limited. Lee Chesneau, a perennial speaker at this and other sailing meetings, presented Weather Beyond North America, while Chris Parker, Cruiser’s Weather described atmospheric dynamics that result in weather events cruisers may experience (and wish to avoid experiencing). www.southwindsmagazine.com

Jimmy Cornell was the featured speaker at the 2012 SSCA Gam. Jimmy Cornell is one of the most influential writers about blue-water cruising. He gave three presentations to SSCA attendees.

Power Topics Still Popular Power for equipment onboard continues to be important for cruisers, and the technology continues to advance at a rate that challenges even experienced cruisers to stay current. Computer and communication electronics are as much a part of cruising now as they are part of homes on land. While they do not have to be major power consumers that galley appliances often are, they will not operate without some power supply that cruisers have to provide and maintain. John Gambill and Libby Ellis discussed Wind and Solar Electrical Power for Cruisers to inform cruisers of what’s new and most effective. Most SSCA cruisers still have a preference for the simplest, most economical electricity sources. That preference tilts consistently in favor of solar and wind power. Women’s Sessions If stereotyping makes it possible to say gear and technique talks are meant to appeal to men, it is equally fair to note that SSCA gams have always included sessions of interest primarily to women and organized by influential women of the sailing community. This year, Kathy Parsons and Gwen Hamlin and friends had a women’s session under the aegis of Womanandcruising.com. The women’s discussions each year are intended to encourage and reinforce enjoyment of sailing by women, discuss cooking aboard, a traditional job many

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Brian Rehwinkel, Boating Safety Outreach Coordinator for the FWC, holds an inflatable life preserver demonstrated at the SSCA Annual Gam. Users wear them uninflated on a waist belt. The inflated life preserver fits over a wearer’s head to keep the head out of the water.

cruising women enjoy and make an effort to excel at. Dealing with family matters such as keeping children occupied while cruising and managing finances is also a perennial topic for the women’s sessions. There are several recognized online resources directed to women (but still available to men) that cover these topics, and the women behind them are typically at SSCA each year for a face-to-face discussion, as well. 2012 was not different. (To be as accurate as possible, the women’s sessions include substantial participation by men even if the topics may fall into the traditional women’s home economics roles.) Other presentation topics focused on the day-to-day of life aboard: Rich Boren’s Watermaker Demonstration and Mark Doyle’s Mobile Apps for Mariners. There’s hardly any aspect of cruising and its enjoyment that SSCA gam’s seminars omit. Annual Progress SSCA Reports At each annual gam, SSCA Officers present long-term project progress reports and new directions the organization is taking. In the coming year, SSCA will redesign its website, and that may be online by the time you read this. According to Judith Mkam, SSCA managing director, the website will cross-link with two other well-known cruising sites to give SSCA members more convenient access to two other information sources with a different focus from SSCA. The first is Clairborne Young’s CruisersNet, www.cruisersnet.net. Posts to the SSCA site will be shared with SSCA attribution. This site focuses on the ICW, especially in the Southeast United.States. The other is Active Captain, www.activecaptain.com, an interactive cruising guide book. Content on this site includes discussion of gear and repair instruction. According to Mkam, adding substantial cross-referencing with these other sailing sites will be a big benefit to SSCA members and expand SSCA’s mission, which is, “All about sailing...”—in her words. The SSCA gam this year was a big success by many measures. Registration at the event reached 300, up from previous years, and Mkam said she expected perhaps 75 more locals—“walk-ins”—would attend over the weekend. The good attendance news was in spite of Hurricane Sandy. Mkam said that storm damage in New Jersey had definitely delayed people from there and points farther north who had intended to attend. Vendor space sold out this year, suggesting the “Great Recession” has eased somewhat., and vendors were selling. The marine flea market was in the gym of the Community Center Building on Sunday morning. It was busy as well. SOUTHWINDS

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Is it Better to buy a Northern Boat for Florida— and Truck it Down? By Diane Fowler

n the spring of 2011, we began our search for the perfect racing sailboat with shallow draft to do river races. We hoped to find one locally—one that we could sail home. However, after lots of shopping in five different states—and seeing many “project” boats—we decided we only wanted a Catalina 320 that draws 4’ 4” (most 320s built between 1997 and 2001 draw 4’ 10”). But as September drew to an end, I felt a growing panic that we A sailboat being prepped for transport. SOUTHWINDS file photo. would not find the perfect boat before winter. Since most northern boats come out of the water in October, time was running out. My husband, Ray, was on an airplane flying to Midway Airport in Chicago to celebrate his Mom’s 92nd birthday with her. Since I was now addicted to Yachtworld.com (I even knew how to search for just new listings!), I kept hoping to find a boat—and behold; there was a new listing for a 2003 Catalina 320 in Winthrop Harbor, just north of Chicago. Ray could rent a Windy City being worked on at the yard in Florida. car and be there in a little over an hour. My voice mail was urgent: YOU MUST CALL TIM, the yacht broker, ASAP! The boat turned out to be perfect—barely used with crisp, white sails, like-new upholstery, A/C for our Florida heat, and just 350 hours on her Yanmar diesel. Just one thing: The broker said that since the owner just listed her, price was not negotiable. Lucky for us—they accepted $14,000 less. In our minds, we justified that this would compensate for the shipping costs and putting The “princess seat” on the 320 that Diane enjoyed so much on her back together in Florida. their Catalina 36 were also on the 320. In early October, Ray and

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I flew back to Chicago and did a sea trial with the yacht broker, Tim, from The Sail Place in Waukegan, IL. Tim and his partner Fred—both very experienced sailors—are one of the largest Catalina dealers in the country. We sailed on a sunny day with breezes of 8 to 10 knots, and as soon as I relaxed in the “princess seat,” I knew I was home again (we previously owned a 36-foot Catalina, loved those stern perch seats). We talked about a folding or feathering prop for racing, and Tim had an Autostream feathering prop from another Catalina 320 that we bought for one-third its new price. Tim and Fred even installed it for us, plus took the boat all apart and packed her for her truck ride south. I talked to three trucking companies, and ended up with Stray Cat Transport (800880-5831), because they guaranteed the price. We paid $4110 for a boat 32-feet long, a 12-foot beam and weight of approximately 12,000 pounds. Mileage was about 1300. The other two companies I spoke with were talking about route diversions around large cities, and estimates. This made me uncomfortable. (Did you know you cannot drive a large truck like that through Tennessee on a Sunday?) Scheduling delivery to Charlotte Harbor Boat Storage in Port Charlotte (941828-0216) was arranged. Only certain riggers are allowed to work there due to insurance requirements. We used Chip of Neptune Marine (at $50 per hour), who was very knowledgeable and reliable. But it was a much larger project “putting the puzzle” back together than we anticipated. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Even the Edson pedestal all the workers three difwas removed and lying ferent times. First, the down in the cockpit freshwater VC-17 botwith the wheel beside it. tom paint had to come His bill was three times off completely. The what we estimated. sander showed up with The owner’s (of a special sander that has CHBS) Dad owns a boat a vacuum attached, maintenance business, along with ear plugs, so we hired them to goggles, and full “space sand off the VC-17 suit.” He had to bring Windy City at its new waterfront home in Cape Coral, FL. freshwater bottom paint. her down to “baby’s botAfter reading Practical tom.” What we thought Sailor’s reviews of bottom paint, we chose EPaint from would take five to six hours turned into a three-day project. Massachusetts. The test showed that after 18 months in Then we had to wait for the primer to dry. Then it rained Sarasota Bay, there was no growth. We ordered paint and hard for a whole day, and bottom paint couldn’t be applied. primer and had it shipped to our home. No workers work on weekends (but you can do your own The truck driver was great; He called me every day, work then). The $20 per day kept on ticking… sometimes twice a day, which was nice to know the schedOur final yard bill was: ule. Our five-to-six-day estimated visit to Charlotte Harbor Hauling ($6 per foot): $192.00 Boat Storage turned into 12 days—and I had to reschedule Blocking: $ 30.00 Lay days ($20 per day): $240.00 Total (includes 7% tax): $494.34

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We also took this opportunity to have a fiberglass specialist repair a nasty scratch on the starboard side; replaced most of the running rigging; bought a new anchor better suited for our sandy bottoms; and my husband waxed the hull five times. The plus side? Our boat looks brand-new! It was easier to change her name while on stands (yes, we had the denaming ceremony so she is not jinxed). We met some fascinating folks in the yard, enjoyed the screened lunch room with cooking facilities, and I sold a bunch of extra stuff off her to folks in the yard. I even sold the heavy, wood cockpit table to a racing competitor. By placing free ads on Craigslist.com, the Catalina 320 association and Sailboatowners.com, I earned over $2500. (As of May 2012, I only have the three-blade fixed prop still for sale.) So—is it better to buy north and truck south? Maybe. Some plusses: The standing rigging and fiberglass were never exposed to harsh salt spray for the past eight years. In Chicagoland, boats are out of the water October to May. She was kept under cover the whole winter, and she was barely ever cruised. Consequently, the boat is almost as good as new. The downside: The puzzle pieces can be tough; timing is hard to plan—double your estimated budget and time. Our new Windy City actually came from the windy city this time. HURRAH! We love her! Read Diane’s boat review on their Catalina 320 in the November 2012 issue, available online at www.southwindsmagazine.com in Back Issues, and/or on the Boat Review page. SOUTHWINDS

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Ashore near Lookout Bight at Cape Lookout.

Bareboating North Carolina In Search of Blackbeard’s Treasure By Mike Alyea

s the plow bites into the soft bottom of Silver Lake, my eyes wander along the Ocracoke waterfront, and I’m quickly taken with its charm. We are securely anchored 200 feet off the docks of the Jolly Roger Pub and Marina, located in Ocracoke Village on the southern tip of Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks. Cindy and I settle into the cockpit to reflect on our first day sailing coastal North Carolina. Our Saga 409, In Concert—chartered from Carolina Wind Yachting Center out of Washington, NC— performed well on our 60-mile dash southeast down the Pamlico River and across Pamlico Sound to Ocracoke Island. The boat now rests easily as the late September day gives way to the cool of a near fall evening. We relax after a day spent charging through four-foot seas—kicked up by a 20-knot breeze—on our trip here. Music and laughter drift across the water while we watch a lone fisherman coil his nets and ready his gear for the next day’s fishing. While I sip rum, Cindy thumbs through Claiborne Young’s Cruising Guide to Coastal North Carolina. I coax her to read aloud some history of the area. We are soon speculating about the fate of Blackbeard’s hidden treasure from his days pirating these very waters— leaving us with much to ponder as darkness creeps across the harbor. Slipping below into the warm glow of the cabin for dinner, we talk of our plans for the next several days. In order to see as much as possible, we’ve developed a “dashand-drop” itinerary. We plan to “dash” across lengthy expanses of water, and then “drop” the hook in chosen locations to spend at least 24 hours enjoying each anchorage. Our plan was off to a great start with getting to Ocracoke on the first day of this seven-day charter. The next morning came bright and clear with a breeze 58 February 2013

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hustling through the anchorage as we idled over to the Anchorage Marina, where Mike, the dockmaster, took our lines, checked us in and answered all our questions. We were soon squared away and pedaling rental bikes to Howard’s Pub for an early lunch of shrimp, oysters and beer before a short ride to the beach. After lunch, crest-ing the dunes on the beach to the north of Ocracoke Village, we found ourselves wrapped in sea oats, blue sky and crashing surf. A naturally beautiful beach—and only a handful of people—we have it almost to ourselves as we walked and sat and gazed. We would have loved to linger for the day but wanted to spend some time in the village. To bicycle around Ocracoke is to return to a simpler time, where life slows to a pace that is without hurry. The

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sea is never far away, and the presence of the lighthouse, a harbor and friendly folks makes even the newest comers feel immediately at home. We bicycled to dinner at the Back Porch Restaurant, followed by a nightcap in the cockpit, closing out our visit in anticipation of the next day’s dash to Beaufort to the south. On to Town Creek Anchorage/Beaufort The next morning, sounds of daily life came early to the harbor, encouraging us to get up and get underway. The day’s goal was to close the distance on Lookout Bight—more than 70 “water miles” to the southwest. So, with Cindy at the helm, we dashed out Big Slough Channel, bound for “as far as we can get before sunset.” With coffee in hand, I set a westerly course across Pamlico Sound, en route to the

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The quiet evening calm of our Silver Lake anchorage—our first night—soothes the soul after our 60-nautical mile dash from Washington, NC, across Pamlico Sound.

In Concert, our chartered Saga 409, lies quietly at anchor in Lookout Bight as I make my way back after an afternoon of shelling.

Neuse River and the ICW. A strong wind blew itself out, leaving behind an 8knot northeasterly breeze and a blue sky of puffy white cumulus clouds. It was a day with a warm sun, yet cool enough to believe fall was just a day or so away. Motorsailing with full sails, we make better than six knots as we cross these wide waters. Entering the Neuse River, our mid-afternoon progress makes it probable that we can make Beaufort by nightfall. We make a beeline up the river and race a couple of shrimpers into the mouth of Adams Creek to join the ICW southbound. I’m hoping that my navigational math is correct, since good overnight anchorages along this stretch north of Beaufort are nonexistent with our draft. Three hours later, we exit the ICW, following the side channel into Town Creek, as long shadows fall about the waterway. Rounding up into the anchorage, we drop the hook just off Town Creek Marina, as the setting sun turns the blue sky orange. Math made good! Today’s successful “dash” allows us options tomorrow—up early and straight to Lookout Bight, or idle over to Taylor Creek to linger about the Beaufort waterfront. What’s a sailor to do? In the end, it’s an offshore sail and landfall at Lookout Bight that wins out.

boats are anchored close to the southwest shore. A hundred yards off the bight’s inner beach, we drop anchor in a setting that is as near Bahamian as you’ll find north of Nassau. This is “near Caribbean,” and we sit back to sun, sip and admire while soaking it all in. Our “dash and drop” has paid off, and we now have almost two days to explore, relax and enjoy. Soon, we are rowing the dink ashore to explore the ocean side of the dunes. The beach is empty of people and completely littered with more seashells per square foot than any beach we’ve ever visited. Colored scallops, large whelks, twirled needle shells and countless other varieties lie about the beach. It’s a conchologist’s paradise! Back in the dink, it’s a pleasure to stretch a few muscles as we row back to enjoy the evening at anchor. The rising moon reflects across the water, as the sweep of the lighthouse briefly illuminates the shore of the bight. The setting and the rum help carry us back to days of yore, when pirates anchored in this very spot for a little R&R, making it easy to count gold doubloons when we later drift off to sleep. The next morning is like watching a real life series of beautiful postcards slowly unfold before your eyes as we enjoy the relaxed excitement of waking up in a beautiful anchorage. Warmed by hot coffee and a light breakfast, we row ashore for a morning “walk and wade” along the inner shore of the bight. Oysters, clams, whelk egg cases and blue crab all grab our attention as we explore like children on a field trip to the shore. Dolphin and loggerhead turtles feed about the bight. We explore the old buildings of the abandoned Coast Guard station, which adds a historical note, and it’s only an appointment with another sunset that frames the day with anything resembling a schedule.

Cape Lookout No waking alarm in the morning as we linger a bit over breakfast before contacting the Beaufort bridge tender on Ch 13. We soon pass through, and, with a wave to the tender, idle down Bulkhead Channel and on to the inlet. Out we go on a slack tide to enjoy the gentle rolling ocean swell under our feet. Sails are soon set and a heading is steered, that, if held, could deliver us in four days’ time to the Bahamas. Ah yes, the Bahamas…but not today. Offshore it’s blue sky, blue water, fresh breeze and warm sunshine. Cindy gives up the helm and begins to sunbathe, as I quietly absorb an endless horizon. The slow, easy movement of a boat under sail mesmerizes us both. Eventually, my Bahamian daydreaming is broken when Cindy spies Cape Lookout lighthouse several miles to port, and I set a course that will deliver us to Lookout Bight. Entering the bight we’re immediately transported to a near tropical setting of clean, clear water ringed with white sand, sea oats and sand dunes. We head over to where five 60 February 2013

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Motoring northbound along the scenic Adams Creek section of the ICW between Beaufort and the Neuse River—on our way to our short stop in Oriental.

The harbor at Oriental, “the Sailing Capital of North Carolina,” provides all the amenities a cruising sailor may require. This was our last stop for a bottle of wine for our last night out.

the weekend. The thought of spending our last night anchored without any wine prompts a quick provisioning stop in Oriental. Famous as the “Sailing Capital of North Carolina,” the waterfront town sits along the northern bank of the Neuse River just off the ICW. Raising Oriental Harbor Marina on VHF, we talk to Tom, the dockmaster, who directs us to a convenient tie-up along the face dock for our quick stop. We’re soon off the boat for a short stroll down Broad Street before ducking into Nautical Wheelers in search of “trinkets, baubles and wine,” all of which were wellstocked. Proprietors Jim and Rainy greet us kindly and are most helpful, even offering the use of their car to zip down to the local grocery if needed. They are kind, friendly folks who helped make our quick stop memorable and left us wishing we could linger longer. With provisions in hand, we dash back to the boat and are soon out the short channel and back into the wide, deep Neuse River—happy to find that the afternoon breeze has built nicely. In Concert’s electric winches make easy work of setting sail, and in no time, we’re enjoying a lively beam reach. Sailing around Maw Point Shoal to head up Bay River, it becomes evident that the southwest breeze—blowing over a fetch of more than 15 miles—has made the exposed coves a bit rolly for an overnight anchorage. Nearby Bonner Bay presents a good alternative, and, as the setting sun touches the tops of the tall pines, we drop anchor at the confluence of Long and Spring creeks. The hum of salt marsh mosquitoes soon drives us below, and luckily, they do not follow as we cork the red and enjoy our last evening afloat. Morning brings a cool, gray overcast with a dampness that hangs about the boat as we navigate north along the ICW, first entering Gale Creek, next up the Hobucken Cut, and then out into Goose Creek. A steady breeze fills in dead on the nose, delaying our entering the Pamlico River for the last leg to Washington. By mid-day, it gives way to a light breeze, and we barely ghost along past Indian Island. A building rain drops the visibility enough to turn on the running lights. It’s time to motor. Warm and dry in spite of the weather, we sat and reflected on our first coastal North Carolina charter. During trip planning, I found that all the cruising guides contained frequent cautions about shallow water, shifting shoals, and

wind tides. At one point in the planning, I almost threw in the towel and headed for the skipper-friendly BVIs. In the end, the lure of exploring new waters won out—and we’re so very glad it did! We may not have found the gold that Blackbeard left behind, but we certainly found other treasures that are the Outer Banks today: pristine beaches, friendly folks, a wealth of history, and gorgeous anchorages all connected by beautiful sailing water that requires only basic nautical sense to navigate completely at ease. There’s so much to enjoy that for my money, coastal North Carolina may well be the best cruising grounds anywhere along the East Coast—gold or no gold!

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Next month: A mini-cruising guide to cruising/bareboating North Carolina. The article will present cruising guide information with a detailed and accurate list of bareboat charter companies in the area: basically, how to get there, what companies service the area, what you will find there, what conditions will be like, what activities are available, and useful local area knowledge. Mike and Cindy Alyea sail their Hunter 30 ‘Bout Time on Lake Allatoona, GA, and charter whenever schedules allow. They’ve sailed the Chesapeake, Puget Sound, Florida, Southern California, the BVI, offshore and North Carolina. They’re available for questions, comment and discussion at mikealyea@hotmail.com.

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New Racing Rules Of Sailing By Dave Ellis Every four years, after the Olympics, there is a new book of rules for racing put into effect. The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013 – 2016 Including US

SAILING Prescriptions comes in your mail box if you are a member. If not, and you do any racing, order one. Not too many changes this time around. If you are responsible for running events, you can now have a buoy hanging off the side/stern of your race committee boat that is legally written into the Sailing Instructions and it is part of the boat. Previously, if you had a buoy out there and someone hit it, it is not considered that you hit the boat. Now if you hit the buoy, it is the same as officially hitting the boat, and you will have to do a 360. This would keep those pesky bargers farther away from your floating pride and joy. There is no option on the “zone” around marks now. It is three boat lengths without option to change that. A few tweaks were introduced to keep at bay the sea lawyers who found loopholes in the mark rounding rules. The biggest change is that the “Definitions” are at the front of the book—where they belong. They are part of the “Rules,” incidentally. Don’t be intimidated by the 184page size of the rule book. Most of us only are concerned with the first 27 pages, including the “Definitions.” The rest of the book covers protesting, race committee matters, windsurfing, kite sailing and model boat racing rules. Since the book has to last four years, spring for the new waterproof edition. It seems much more robust than the usual paper copy. To order, go to www.ussailing.org.

Morgan Invasion Moves to Davis Island Yacht Club, Merging with New Tampa Bay Hospice Cup, May 3-5 “Davis Island Yacht Club is proud to partner with Charley Morgan to create an exciting new event around the longrunning Morgan Invasion,” said Commodore Bob Crawford. “Everyone knows the great work done by Hospice and how important it is to Tampa Bay. We are dedicated to supporting this great cause and making this a ‘can’t miss’ event on the Tampa Bay sailing calendar.” Plans for the 2013 Tampa Bay Hospice Cup, scheduled for May 4, started coming together after Morgan Invasion organizers recently approached DIYC with the idea, said Hospice Cup regatta steering committee chairman and DIYC member Kevin Fouche. They wanted to expand the popular Morgan regatta, which has benefitted Suncoast Hospice since the Invasion’s 25th anniversary in 2010. This year will be the 28th Morgan Invasion, held May 3-5. The Hospice Cup steering committee comprises representatives from the Davis Island Yacht Club, the Morgan Invasion, West Florida Yacht Racing Association and the Bay Area Hospice organizations. Charley Morgan, who is serving on the committee, is enthusiastic about the new format. 62 February 2013

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Similar to the traditions of the Morgan Invasion, the Tampa Bay Hospice Cup will appeal to both cruisers and racers. With a strong focus on informal sailing and camaraderie, the event will cater to cruising enthusiasts who just want to come out and be part of the fun. The regatta will also feature open fleets for PHRF, one-designs, and youth sailing. The committee is also planning landside activities for supporters who’d like to be a part of the event but who don’t care to race. It’s all to raise money for the Tampa Bay area Hospice organizations. Hospice organizations are committed to serving persons who are living with chronic and/or terminal illnesses, nearing the end of life, or experiencing grief. They offer comprehensive hospice and palliative care, caregiver education, individual and group counseling, spiritual support and many other programs to those it serves regardless of race, age, faith, diagnosis or financial circumstances. Additional details on the 2013 Tampa Bay Hospice Cup will be available soon. In the meantime, if you’d like to volunteer to help, send an email to TBHospiceCup@gmail.com.

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33rd Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 25-March 8 See Short Tacks section, “Other Events,” for more information.

Wrecker’s Cup Race, Key West, January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28 See Short Tacks section, “Other Events,” for more information.

2013 Lightning Class Southern Circuit Gears Up, Savannah, Miami, St. Petersburg, March 9-17 For nearly 40 years, the annual Lightning Southern Circuit has been sending a fleet of 50 or so boats on a combination road rally and regatta that includes three stops in the South. The series kicks off at the annual Deep South Regatta, held March 9-10 at the Savannah YC. On March 11-13, the Lightning Midwinter Regatta will be hosted at the Coral Reef YC in Miami. The Lightning Winter Championship in St. Petersburg will take place on March 14-17. Competitors from South America, Europe, and North America will be on hand, as well as former and current world champions and Olympic sailors. For more information, go to www.lightningclass.org. News & Views for Southern Sailors

Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, April 18 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week is firmly on the radar for racing sailors. Now the largest regatta of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the event attracts one-design, offshore, and PHRF sailors from around the U.S. and parts of the world, in boats from 20 to 80 feet long. As of New Year’s Eve, the entry list had surpassed 100 and was continuing to grow toward last year’s record of 258 boats. In addition to three days of fun, competitive racing, this event offers superb Southern hospitality for four nights at the regatta’s beachside venue, the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. Social highlights from 2012 include a presentation on the America’s Cup, with the Cup itself on display, a Mardi Gras-like parade with cheerleaders preceding a Dixieland band, and custom-sculpted trophies from local artist and sailor Fred Moore. For the coming edition (April 18-21), the event’s organizers have continued to ratchet up their game in almost every facet. They’ll be importing top race committee talent to ensure the most fair–and-fun action on the water. They’ve also arranged for a local boatyard–Pierside Boatworks–to offer free storage of boats on trailers from late January until the event begins and have expanded entries to include IRC and High Performance Rule boats, and will accommodate cruisers with a special pursuit format. Proceeds from the regatta help support local sailing non-profits in Charleston and other initiatives that directly promote the sport. For additional information, log on to www.charlestonraceweek.com. You can also follow Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week on Facebook and Twitter.

45th Regata del Sol al Sol Set For April 26; Racers are Already Signing Up for the 2013 Race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—the race, from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico— will be setting out for Mexico on April

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RACING 26. There is a 50-boat limit. Entrants are already signing up for the race. There is still a lot of time for boats to get prepared and turn their entry in by April ’07, which is the final entry deadline. (See the section called Fees in Notice of Race. Organizers are hoping to break the record of 43 entries this year.) Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington, the chairperson, can be contacted through the website at www.regatadelsol alsol.org (click on Chairperson@regatadelsolalsol.org on the home page, or in the Notice of Race). The “Island Activities” committee has lined up some very interesting extracurricular activities, which will include the ever popular Golf Cart Poker Run, miscellaneous parties, and the USA vs Mexico basketball game. Check the website often for updates. Anyone interested in joining in the fun on the island, but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly to Cancun. Then, it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride, to Isla Mujeres. In order to keep track of the boats and others coming to the island, people can get their regatta hotel reservations and ground transportation through the website using the “special” reservation logos that will soon appear on the website. There will be a special announcement when this occurs. There is a secure website page for online entries, or mail the entry in (address available on the website). The monthly newsletter, available on the website, always has interesting information and one recent posting is an interview with Tom Hails who has sailed the race many times, the first being in 1980. Tom has many interesting comments about the race and Isla Mujeres. It is a good read. The regatta also now has a Facebook page. For more information, go to the website. For information, e-mail chairman@regatadelsolalsol.org.

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No regattas posted for February. Annual SAYRA meeting in Mt. Pleasant, SC, Feb. 1-3

NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required. To list an event, e-mail editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send the information. DO NOT just send a link. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Contact information for the sailing organizations listed here are listed in the southern yacht club directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com. Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact the club for dates and information. Individual club races are not listed here. We will list your club races only if they happen on a regular schedule. For a list of yacht clubs and sailing organizations in the 64 February 2013

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Southeast Coast Race Calendar The following organizations do not post their races beyond the current month (go to their websites for schedule): Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC. See club website for local club race schedule Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC See club website for local club race schedule Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club race schedule FEBRUARY South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis)

Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. See club website for local club race schedule No regattas posted for February MARCH South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) 1-3 Y Flyer Midwinters. Carolina SC (SC) 16-17 Keelboat Midwinters. Lake Norman YC. (NC) 29-31 Spring Fever Regatta. Catamarans. Eastern Multihull SA (www.emsasailing.org) Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina See club website for local club race schedule. Club races all winter. 23 Sheriff’s Cup. PHRF racing to Bohicket.

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Catalina 22 Midwinters, Cocoa, FL, Feb. 23-24 The Indian River Yacht Club will again host the Catalina 22 Midwinters. Windward/Leeward races will be held on the Indian River in the vicinity of government marks 77 and 79. Exact distance and course are weather-dependent and will be announced at the skippers’ meeting on race day. For more information, go to www.iryc.org.

2013 First Coast Offshore Challenge, St. Augustine, FL, April 3-7 First Coast Offshore Challenge, the premiere offshore sailing event of the spring season in Northeast Florida kicking off the north Florida offshore season, is set for April 3-7. Last year, FCOC started a new format year with all events starting and finishing in St. Augustine. Three offshore races will be held. Race one and two are on April 3 and 4, and are held offshore St. Augustine. The third race is on April 5 and will race from St. Augustine to Jacksonville and back. The regatta is co-sponsored by the North Florida Cruising Club and the St. Augustine Yacht Club. Participants come from throughout the southeast. Classes invited are Spinnaker, Non-Spin, Cruiser and OneDesign. More information is available at www.sayc2000.com.

60th Annual Mount Dora Sailing Regatta, Mount Dora, FL, April 6-7 The 60th Annual Regatta is open to all classes from Opti to Sunfish to Hobie to Wayfarer to Catalinas and Mutineers. Organizers hope to have up to seven races, weather permitting. Four boats will be required for a design class. Mount Dora is inland sailing at its best, with outstanding food on Saturday night with music on the dock. For more information and registration form, go to www.mountdorayachtclub.com, or call (352) 383-3188.

organized seasonally. The Indian River Yacht Club’s Sunday Winter Sailing Series began Jan. 13. Races are held every two to three weeks. Wednesday evening club races: Spring-Summer series begins on March 13, the first Wednesday after daylight savings time begins. Wednesday Evening races occur weekly. Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): PHRF Rum Races are on Sunday afternoons, biweekly. The first 2013 race occurred Jan. 6 with small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout the year. MYC also sponsors a Dragon Point Racing Series that occurs approximately twice monthly East Coast SA has a regular women’s racing series. Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Commodore Cup Races. Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; race series organized seasonally. Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): This increasingly active sailing association sails on Lake Monroe, a segment of the St. Johns River. In 2013, they will conduct the Tequila Sunday Racing and Jager Cup Race series. The series will alternate every two weeks, with one race in the series held monthly. March through October, the club holds the Wednesday Night Rum Race series most weeks. The association also sponsors seasonal race series that race on Saturdays once each month. The Winter Series began on Jan. 19. Races 3-4-5 are scheduled for Feb 9. Manatee Cove Marina (Stuart area) sponsors monthly races. The first races were on Jan. 5 and 12. The next race is scheduled for Feb. 9. Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend races twice monthly, Sept through May. The Sailing Club in Orlando. (www.thesailingclub.us) Dinghy club race series, second Sundays (3 exceptions) in the afternoon on Lake Baldwin, January through November. FEBRUARY 1 14th Wayfarer Midwinter Championships. Lake Eustis SC 16 43rd George Washington Birthday Regatta. Lake Eustis SC 23-24 Catalina 22 Midwinter Regatta. Indian River YC MARCH 2 Trans Monroe Regatta. Lake Monroe SC. 12-13 Zenda U for MC Scow. MC Scow Midwinters. Lake Eustis SC 14-16 41st MC Scow Association Midwinters Championship 16-17 River City Regatta. Rudder Club.

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RACING 16-17 C-22 Regatta. Titusville Sailing Center 22-24 Orange Peel Regatta. Florida YC 30 Crescent City Regatta. Crescent City YC Race Reports

Wirth M. Munroe Memorial Yacht Race and Ocean Challenge, Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach, FL, Dec. 7-9

IceFire sailing in the Wirth M. Munroe Memorial Yacht Race and Ocean Challenge. Hap Fauth’s IRC-class Bella Mente Photo by Florida Yacht Photography & Video. won First to Finish honors in the Established in 1990 by US SAILING, the Rolex Miami Sailfish Club of Florida/Cruising Club of America’s 2012 OCR annually draws elite sailors, including Olympic and Wirth M. Munroe Memorial Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Paralympic medalists and hopefuls from around the world. Yacht Race, held Dec. 7 with an elapsed time of 4h 9m 22s In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, the regatta is especially over the 50-nautical mile course. Race conditions were ideal important as a ranking regatta for sailors hoping to qualify with 8- to 12-knot winds from the southeast. This year, the for the US SAILING Team AlphaGraphics, which annually Gulf Stream was located farther offshore and was less of a distinguishes the top three sailors in each Olympic and factor in navigating the course. Paralympic class. The Sailfish Club Ocean Challenge follows the Wirth For information and registration, go to Munroe Race on the following two days. Winds were from www.RolexMiamiOCR.org. the southeast 5-8 knots. Wirth Munroe Results: IRC Class: 1st, Catapult (Ker 40), Marc Glimcher; 2nd, Decision (Carkeek HP40), Stephen Murray; 3rd, Spookie (Carkeek HP40), Steve and Heidi Benjamin. PHRF A: 1st, Santarella (Peterson 38), James P. Scalise; 2nd, Awesome Pumpkin (J/35), Andy Flack; 3rd, Rim Shot (Beneteau First 36.7), Russell Dunn. PHRF B: 1st, Vendaval (Dufour 34), Oscar Valdes; 2nd, Ragtime (Jackett 35), Robert Gebbia; 3rd, Grand Cru (Beneteau 393), Danny Escobar. First to Finish: Bella Mente (Hap Fauth); Navigator of First Yacht to Finish: Ian Moore; First CCA Yacht to Finish: Racing 4 (George J. Collins); First PHRF Yacht on Corrected Time: Vendaval (Oscar Valdes); First Sailfish Club Yacht to Finish: White Gold (James D. Bishop); First Sailfish Club Yacht, Corrected Time: Ringle (Matt Fifield). Ocean Challenge Results: 1, Shockwave (Mini Maxi), George Sakellaris; 2nd, Bella Mente (JudelVrolijk Mini Maxi), Hap Fauth; 3rd, Interlodge (IRC 52), Austin and Gwen Fragomen.

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Washington’s Birthday Regatta, Barnacle Historic State Park, Biscayne Bay, FL, Feb. 23 The 18th annual revival of this regatta takes place on Biscayne Bay just off shore of Barnacle Historic State Park at 3485 Main Highway in downtown Coconut Grove. The regatta was first organized in 1887 by Commodore Ralph Munroe, founder of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove pioneer. The race is open to traditional-style sailboats (eg, mudhens, seapearls, bullseyes, sharpies, Bahama dinghies, cat boats, gaff-rigs, etc.). It is a great spectator event by land or sea. Award ceremony follows the race at the park. The entry fee is a suggested donation of $15 per boat, made payable to The Barnacle Society, a not-for-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to support the state park. For more information and the NOR, go to www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm, or call (305) 442-6866.

Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, Miami, FL, March 3-9 An annual multi-class regatta in Miami with teams from countries around the world racing on Biscayne Bay, competing to win the Bacardi Cup and the BMSW regatta trophy. www.southwindsmagazine.com

The Star Class—the original Olympic class boat—will compete for the 86th time for the Bacardi Cup. Also racing is the Viper 640, which will be competing for their EFG Bank Pan-American Championship, Melges 24s and J/80s. New this year is the J/70 racing. For more information, go to www.miamisailingweek.com. Southeast Florida Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules) BBYC Biscayne Bay YC CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. Miami. www.coralreefyachtclub.org Gulfstream Sailing Club. Fort Lauderdale. www.gulfstreamsailingclub.org LYC Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.com KBYC Key BiscayneYC. www.kbyc.org PBSC Palm Beach Sailing Club. www.pbsail.org SALM Shake-A-Leg Miami. www.shakealegmiami.org SCF Sailfish Club. Palm Beach. www.sailfishclub.com SORC Southern Ocean Racing Circuit. www.sorcsailing.org STC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org USSC US SAILING Center, Miami. www.usscmiami.org FEBRUARY 2 Comodoro Rasco Snipes. CGSC 2 Etchells Florida State Championship. BBYC 2 Zagarino Masters Regatta Stars. CRYC 9 29er XX Class Regatta. CGSC 9 Viper 640/J80 Valentine Regatta. USSC Miami 9 Walker Cup Stars. CRYC 9-10 Florida Laser Masters. PBSC 23 Barnacle’s George Washington’s Birthday Regatta. CGSC

MARCH 1 Etchells Midwinters East Regatta. BBYC 4 Bacardi Miami Sail Week. BBYc, CGSC, CRYC, SALM, USSC 7 Bacardi Sail Week. Audi Melges 20s. CGSC 12 Lightning Southern Circuit. CRYC 15 46th Annual Don Q Snipe Regatta. CGSC 20 Nassau Snipe Series. 22 Etchells Coral Reef Cup. CRYC 28 Rotary Youth Regatta. CGSC 29 42nd Annual SE Dinghy. KBYC

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Local Sailors Win Hobie Wave National Championship, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Dec. 6-9 By Rick White Key Largo’s Leah White and husband Dave White took first and third places respectively for the 15th Annual Hobie Wave National Championships held in Islamorada. There has only been one triple winner of the Hobie Wave Nationals since its existence—until this weekend. Leah White of Key Largo, only the second woman to win overall, sailed very consistently, winning four first-place finishes out of the 11 races sailed, with her worst race being a sixth. She was pushed hard by this year’s North American champion from Pensacola Beach, Tom Whitehurst. Going into the last day of racing, Whitehurst was only four points behind White, but in the last three races on

Dave White leading the pack at the Hobie Wave championships in Islamorada.

RACING Sunday, White finished ahead of Whitehurst in every race, taking the victory by nine points overall. Leah’s husband, Dave White, was in the hunt the entire weekend as well. At the start of the last race, he only needed three positions to tie and beat Whitehurst. As it turned out, the last race was his worst race and he had to settle for third place overall. The Wave National Championships were hosted by Islander Watersports (www.islanderwatersports.com) and the Islander Resort over the weekend of Dec. 6 through 9. The event was sponsored by Catamaran Sailor magazine (www.catsailor.com), OnLineMarineStore.com and CABB (Catamaran Assn. of Biscayne Bay). Winds were 8-12 mph on Friday and Saturday, which made for some excellent sailing off the beach of the resort on the ocean side of the Keys. Sunday eased off quite a bit, but the race committee was able to get in three good, fair races to round out the weekend John Sherry of Miami worked his way into the trophies, taking fifth place overall and second place in the Masters division, for ages 60 and over. The Wave is a roto-molded catamaran whose class has been growing rapidly in the United States and is considered one of the most active fleets in the country, with a very active fleet at the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo. The boat is 13 feet in length, has only one sail and is sailed by one person. This national event has been held in the Florida Keys area on the first weekend of December for 15 years, bringing lots of sailors and their friends to this great sailing venue during the off-season time for the Keys. The visitors always enjoy the great sailing in the warm and clear waters of the Keys.

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2013 Egmont Key Race, Davis Island, Tampa Bay, FL, Jan. 5 By Bobby Crawford

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Wrecker’s Cup Race, Key West, January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28 See Short Tacks section, “Other Events,” for information. Florida Keys Race Calendar Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available. Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward. 68 February 2013

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Jeff and Susan Russo’s J/40, Intrepid, sailing in the Egmont Key race on one of the few cold days in January in Florida. Courtesy photo.

The 74th edition of Davis Island Yacht Club’s Egmont Key Race took off down the Bay in approximately 12 knots of breeze on Jan. 5. It was a broad reach at the 10 a.m. start for the spinnaker boats to fly chutes across the line. This year’s race included 29 competitors in five classes. The Spinnaker www.southwindsmagazine.com

and Racer/Cruiser fleets sailed a 50-nautical mile course out to Egmont Key and back, while Non-Spinnaker and Cruising sailed a somewhat shorter course of 34 miles. The breeze was light but steady. Most of the boats stayed in close proximity during the day. The first boat to round the final mark at Egmont Key before heading back to DIYC was O.H. Rodgers and crew on Catraption. The rest of the boats rounded in daylight in a cool, but sunny day. All of the boats were finished and enjoying chili and live music by 2130. Results: Spinnaker A: 1, Robert Hobbs and Neal Burn‘s No Limit; 2, Al Thomas’ Wired; 3, Dave German and Ed Ruark’s Mad Cow 2; Spinnaker B: 1, Ray Mannix’ Semper Fi; 2, John Brennan’s Bay Wolf; 3, Mike Kayusa’s Celebration; Racer/Cruiser: 1, Martin Zonnenberg’s Cool Change; 2, Standa Svoboda’s Antea; 3, Jim Mallory’s Reflection; NonSpinnaker: 1, Ron Kinney’s Eclipse; 2, Chris Toro’s Rock On; Cruising: 1, Art Cupp’s First Wind, 2, Steve Grote’s Mistress.

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4th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta and Laser Masters Midwinters, Jan. 31-Feb. 4 The 2013 Charlotte Harbor Regatta will feature more than 100 boats in possibly 11 classes. Expected classes are the Viper 640, S2 7.9, Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, Weta, F16, F18, Flying Scot, Laser, 2.4 mR Sunfish and Precision 15 classes. First time this year is the Charlotte Harbor Pusser’s Rum Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park (which is the staging area for multihulls) on Feb. 2. For information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact Brian Gleason at (941) 206-1133 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com. www.charlotteharborregatta.com

St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta Offers PHRF Racing New this year, Feb. 15-17 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is hosting the upcoming St. Petersburg NOOD (National Offshore One-Design) event on Feb. 15-17. Several popular one-design classes will be represented. Last year’s NOOD regatta featured nine separate classes with entries from across the eastern half of the U.S. Following its debut last year, there will be PHRF handicap class racing with a combination of windward/ leeward and distance racing courses. All entrants for the PHRF classes will need to apply for a West Florida PHRF certificate at www.westfloridaphrf.org. Go to the Sailing World NOOD website for information at www.sailingworld.com/nood-regattas.

Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Apollo Beach, FL, Feb. 2-3 Tampa Sailing Squadron will host the 49th annual Gasparilla Regatta. This regatta ties in with the annual Gasparilla celebrations, parades and pirate festivals in the Tampa Bay area. It also includes a shoot-out challenge to News & Views for Southern Sailors

the Davis Island Yacht Club Racer/Cruisers for the coveted Pirate Musketoon. Racing will include both Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes, as well as Racer/Cruiser, Multihull, True Cruising and Mother Lode. One-design fleets are encouraged to attend. Go to www.tampasailing.org for more information.

SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup (formerly Michelob/Evander Cup), March 1-2 This will be the 32nd anniversary of this regatta, which is hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. It is west Florida’s largest one-day sailboat race. All classes are invited and racing is in Tampa Bay. Courses will be around government marks. Pusser’s hats, great food and Pusser’s Rum parties. This is a Suncoast Boat of the Year and St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Ocean Racing Challenge event. Notice of Race and Entry Forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org, and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org. You can enter these three races for one combined, reduced rate: Pusser’s Rum Cup, Crown Cars, and Suncoast Race Week. See below for information on these race and the websites above for more information.

19th Annual Conquistador Cup, Charlotte Harbor, March 3-4 Historically the largest regatta in southwest Florida, this event is run by the Punta Gorda Sailing Club and the Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors. This year the Royal Order is commemorating the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Florida and Charlotte Harbor in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon. This regatta is just one of several events scheduled locally and throughout the state under the secretary of state’s Viva Florida 500 program which commemorates this significant milestone. The regatta begins with registration on Friday evening, March 1, at the Punta Gorda Boat Club at 802 West Retta Esplanade. Two buoy-course races are planned for Saturday with Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Cruising, and Multihull divisions. A get-together is planned with a buffet dinner for Saturday evening at the adjacent YMCA Bayfront Center. On Sunday, the reverse-start long distance Conquistador’s Cup will be held. In excess of 100 boats is expected for this event. The winner will be awarded the coveted Ponce de Leon Conquistador Helmet and gets his boat pictured on next year’s regatta T-shirt. An awards ceremony will follow the completion of Sunday’s race at the Punta Gorda Boat Club. For the NOR,entry forms amd information, go to www.pgscweb.com.

Eighth Annual Around Egmont Key Regatta, Bradenton, FL, March 9 Bradenton Yacht Club’s eighth annual Around Egmont Key Regatta offers a unique twist on the typical yacht racing SOUTHWINDS

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RACING venue. In this event, competitors decide in which direction they will attack the race course. The decision to round Egmont Key clockwise or counterclockwise can make the difference between a first-place win or limping home at the back of the fleet. This is the eighth event in the eleven regattas of the Sarastoa Bay Yachting Association Boat of the Year series. This low cost ($22 entry fee) event offers no cap, no T-shirt, no skipper bag, no free beer, but guarantees lots of fun—and free coffee on the morning of the race. Classes competing are Spinnaker, Non-Spin, Cruiser, Pocket Cruiser and Multihull. For dockage reservations, contact the BYC dockmaster at (941) 374-2310. For more information go to www. bradentonyachtclub.com. For social activities and sailing fleet info, contact John Izmirlian at (941) 587-7758, or fishermensheadquarters@yahoo.com

37th Southwest Florida Regatta, Melges 24 Florida Cup Regatta and the Porsche Cup of Naples, Naples, FL, March 15-17 Held by the Gulf Coast Sailing Club, the regatta will begin on Saturday, March 16, and conclude on March 17 with a party afterwards. The Porsche Cup of Naples will highlight the regatta and will be held at the new Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club in Naples. The 6th Annual Melges 24 Florida Cup Regatta will also be a part of this regatta. It will be one of six regattas in the southeast circuit of the US Melges 24 Class Association, southeast district. For more information and to register for the regatta, go to www.gulfcoastsailingclub.org, or call (239) 263-7254.

SPYC Distance Classic, St. Petersburg, FL, March 16-17 This is event is a fairly new regatta designed for the larger ocean racing vessels. It is hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club @ Pass-a-Grille. The course will be an overnight event between 110 to 140 nautical miles, depending on the prevailing winds and forecast at the time of the start. Start and finish will be in the same general vicinity. This is a great tuneup for those who are entering the SPYC Regata del Sol al Sol. This race is a West Florida Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (WFPHRF) Category #2. It is also a St. Petersburg Yacht Club Ocean Racing Challenge event for PHRF Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer/Cruiser, and Cruiser classes. Notice of Race and entry forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org

Crown Cars Regatta, Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, March 22-23 This event is now in its 29th year and continues to give participants a great time on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a change in venue this year. All classes will be sailing distance races 70 February 2013

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around government and drop marks. This regatta is a Suncoast Boat of the Year and SPYC Ocean Racing Challenge event. Crown Cars will again provide transportation to and from the remote parking area. NOR and entry forms can be found on the St. Petersburg Yacht club website at www.spyc.org and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing associations website at www.wfyra.org. Entrants for Suncoast Race Week can make arrangements to keep their vessels at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club downtown marina by making reservations with the dockmaster at dockmaster@spyc.org. You can enter these three races for one combined, reduced rate: Pusser’s Rum Cup, Crown Cars, and Suncoast Race Week. See below for information on those race and the websites above for more information.

Sarasota One-Design Midwinters, March 23-24 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting its annual OneDesign Midwinter Regatta March 23-24 for fleets of five or more boats. Anticipated fleets include E Scow, Daysailer, Albacore, I-20, S2 7.9 and Flying Scot, with invitations to all One-Design fleets with boats of five or more including Windmill, Laser, SR Max 21 and Melges 24. For NOR, fees and schedule, go to www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org, or www.regattanetwork.com.

Suncoast Race Week, Tampa Bay, April 4-7 Hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in cooperation with the Davis Island Yacht Club and Bradenton Yacht Club. A long-standing tradition among regattas on Tampa Bay, this will be the 35th year of this event. There will be three days of racing, beginning with registration and start at Davis Island Yacht Club, then racing to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, then to the Bradenton Yacht Club. The third day will be a distance race in lower Tampa Bay and finishing at a mutual point facilitating vessels’ return to home ports. The awards will be at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club on April 12. This is a qualifier for both Suncoast Boat of the Year and St. Pete’s Ocean Racing Challenge. Notice of Race and entry forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org, and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org. You can enter these three races for one combined, reduced rate: Pusser’s Rum Cup, Crown Cars, and Suncoast Race Week. See below for information on those races and the websites above for more information. 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. Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Friday of each month. Skipper’s meeting at 10 a.m., PHRF www.southwindsmagazine.com

racing, spin and non-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. March through October. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org. Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting in October until April. Races at 1400 hours each Sunday. Thursday evening races at 1830 hours beginning in April through Daylight Savings Time. PHRF racing on Manatee River. Lower Tampa Bay race second Saturday of each month. Contact John Izmirlian at 941-587-7758 or fishermensheadquarters@yahoo.com. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend club races. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Spring/Fall PHRF racing in the Gulf of Mexico; June-Aug. Bay racing in St. Joseph’s Sound, alternate Wednesday nights. Paul Auman at (727) 6881631, or paulrauman@gmail.com. Edison Sailing Center. Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Platinum Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing on Mondays starting at 1 p.m. on Charlotte Harbor. www.ppycbsm.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com. Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) through Aug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (please check with West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org) Tampa Bay (also known as Suncoast BOTY: (SUNBOTY) Davis Island: (DIBOTY) Gulf Boat of the Year: (GBOTY) Charlotte Harbor: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) FEBRUARY 1-3 SPYC Valentine’s Day Opti Regatta. St. Pete YC 2 Gasparilla Regatta. Tampa Sailing Squadron 9 Cherry Pie Regatta. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. (SBYA) 9-13 J/24 Midwinters. Davis Island YC 14-17 VX Midwinters. Davis Island YC 14-17 NOOD & Championship. (Suncoast 16-17 Valentine’s Short-Handed Race. Dunedin Boat Club 21 Full Moon Race. Davis Island YC 21-24 Laser Midwinters East. Clearwater YC 23 Edison Gulf Regatta. Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. (CHBOTY) 22-24 505 Midwinters. St. Pete YC (at Pass-a-Grille) 23 Full Moon Pursuit Race. St. Pete Sailing Assoc. 24 Windjammer to Venice. Sarasota Sailing Squadron News & Views for Southern Sailors

& Venice YC. (SBYA) 27-March 3 J/22 Midwinters. Davis Island YC MARCH Feb. 27-3 J/22 Midwinters. Davis Island YC 1-2 St. Pete YC Invitational (WFBOTY & SPORC) 2 Spring Regatta. Naples Sailing & YC 2-3 Conquistador Cup. Punta Gorda SC. (CHBOTY) 2-8 Thistle Midwinters. St. Pete YC 8-10 Fireball & Friends. Davis Island YC 9 Race Around Egmont. Bradenton YC 10 Ladies at the Helm. Bradenton YC 14-17 Lightning Winter Championship. St. Pete YC 15-17 Snipe Midwinters. Clearwater YC 16 Shrimp Festival Regatta. Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. 16 J/24 Pot O’Gold. Davis Island YC 16 Pot O’Gold. PHRF. Sarasota Sailing Squadron 16 Distance Classic. St. Pete YC 22-23 Crown Cars Regatta. (WFBOTY, SPORC, GULF BOTY). St. Pete YC @PAG 23-24 One-Design Midwinters. Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Mardi Gras Race Week, New Orleans, LA, February 12-24 The New Orleans Yacht Club is holding its annual premier racing event with One-Design and PHRF. One-Design racing is Feb. 13-17 and PHRF (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker divisions) is Feb. 23-24. With five boats constituting a class, the one-design classes expected are Finn, J/22, Hobie 33 NAs, Lightning, Lasers, Kiteboards, Club 420s, Optimist, Easterly 30 NAs, Open Flying Scot, Rhodes 19, Viper 640, VX One, V15, Moths. More information, as well as hotels and directions are posted on the website, www.mardigrasregatta.org. Limited free “college style” housing is available.

Maxine Sansom Series 2013, Pensacola, FL, March 2, 9, 23 The Maxine Sansom Regatta is a three-race series held on Pensacola Bay every March. The series honors Maxine Sansom for her work through the years on various race committees at the three Pensacola-area yacht clubs. The race format has three different competitions, each one held at one of the three clubs Sansom frequently worked with. Each of these races is held by the individual yacht club fleet captains but are combined for an overall SOUTHWINDS February 2013

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34’ Endeavour Catamaran, 1997, Twin Diesels, Radar, Autopilot, Genset, Turnkey, Only $119,500, Leo @ 941-504-6754

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47’ Wauquiez, 1986, Blue water cruisier, Genset, A/C, Cutter rigged, Life raft, Full electronics. $188,900, Jane @ 813-917-0911

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Alden 56 Flybridge Express 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$505,000 Hyundai 53 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,900 Beneteau 49 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,000 Beneteau 49 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$298,000 Hatteras 46 Fly Bridge 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000 PT 46 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 Wellcraft 4600 MY 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 Lancer 45 CC 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,000 Beneteau 423 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000 Sea Ray 400 42 DB 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$98,000 Grand Banks Classic 42 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$191,800 Beneteau Oceanis 381 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin 1984 . . . . . . . .$75,000 Rampage 38 Express 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$124,000 Beneteau First 375 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,900 Beneteau 373 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 Beneteau 37 LE 2013 IN STOCK CALL for PACKAGE Bavaria 37 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$94,500 S2 11.0A 36 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,500 Beneteau 361 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 Beneteau 361 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,900 Grand Banks 36 Classic 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 Grand Banks 36 Classic 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 Grand Banks 36 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 Pearson 36s ’79, ‘80 & ’82 starting at . . . . . . . . . . . .$36,500 Beneteau 343 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 Beneteau First 10R (34’) 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 Beneteau Oceanis 34 2012 IN STOCK CALL for PACKAGE Catalina 34 Mark I 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 Mainship 34 Trawler 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$152,500 Hunter 340 1998, ’99 & ’01 starting at . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 Beneteau M332 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,000 Beneteau 331 2003 Keel Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 Beneteau 331 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,900 Beneteau 323 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$82,000 Catalina 320 MKII 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$108,000 Taylor 32 “Danger Zone” 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 Beneteau Antares 980 32 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 Island Packet 31 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 Beneteau 31 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$118,000 Catalina 30 MKIII 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,500 Sea Sprite 30 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 Endeavourcat 30 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,500 Nonsuch 30 Ultra 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,000 Performance Cruising Telstar 28 2006 . . . . . . . . . . .$81,500 Alerion AE 28 ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$74,900 Beneteau First Class 7.5 (26’) 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,900 J/Boats J/70 (22') 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IN STOCK Sylvana Yachts Rocket 22 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$29,500

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_________________________________________ SEAWOLF INFLATABLE CATAMARANS. Made in USA! Two 2007, 10’ near new demos, deeply reduced prices, free delivery in FL. Check out WWW.SeaWolf.biz, then call us. (727) 543-1995. (3-13)

O’Day Daysailor II, 17ft. fiberglass, new main & jib, recently upgraded standing rigging, centerboard, kick-up rudder, self bailing, tabernacle-mounted aluminum mast, anchor and rode, galvanized trailer. $1500. Cape Coral, FL. (239) 549 2264. wltodd@centurylink.net. (4/13)

2007 Catalina 22 Sport. 5hp Outboard, Trailer, Large Cockpit, Low draft, Sleeps 4. Furling headsail, Porta Potti, cockpit cushions, boarding ladder, Self-tail winches. Great shape and always dry-sailed. $16,341. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises - (800) 7836953, or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

New WindRider 17. $8995. Call Brian at Bimini Bay Sailing. (941) 685-1400

Classic Beetlecat Sailboat 12.5’. Completely refinished in 2009 by professional boat builder and rarely used. Boat show condition. Wood hull, new sails. Fun and safe to sail $8500. (970) 481-7546. (4/13)

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Trimaran 21 feet folding day sailor. Brand-new. Natural mahogany finish makes this an eyecatcher. Johnson engine. Custom aluminum trailer. $6500 OBO. Call (954) 316-8342. (3/13)

Hunters Galore! New 22' - 27' and mint condition late model 30' - 36'; Hunters - 7 available. See for yourself at St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Call for pricing. Simple Sailing Boat Sales. (727) 362-4732.

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CLASSIFIED ADS 1969 Morgan 22. Flash. Refit in 2000. Great day sailer and club racer. Two sets of sail, Dacron and Carbon fiber. 9.5 Johnson. $3300 or best offer. Docked Palmetto, FL. (941) 9625039. (3/13)

2002 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. $81,500 Fresh water, R/F, Lazy Jacks, Autopilot, AGM batts, dripless stuffing gland, canvas 2010/11, Carry-On AC. 727-214-1590, ext 3. Full specs/pics at: www.MurrayYachtSales.com

S2-7.9 26’ 1987. Race ready or go weekending. Rigging and hardware all top notch. Three sets of sails, 5 HP Merc. outboard, trailer, many extras. Excellent condition. Punta Gorda, FL. $18,490. (941) 505-4583. (3/13)

1992 Capri 26 in very nice condition with outboard. 1974 C&C 27, lots of upgrades in 2010, outboard, and new bottom antifouling paint. For more details, contact Capt. Barney D. Riley, Jr. at 1 (800) 282-1411, or email sales@dunbaryachts.com

1984 Catalina 30. Good condition. 22HP diesel low hours. GPS, depth, compass, stereo. 2 VHF radios. Dinghy. Roller furling. At St. Pete marina - slip transferable with boat. $22k. tomt@tampabay.rr.com. (813) 5040414. (2/13)

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Sailboat S2, 30 ft 9.2 A (aft cockpit). Perfect Florida cruiser, 4’ 9” draft, Volvo diesel, 70 watts solar, H/C pressure water, propane stove/oven, 12v fridge, gas barbecue, stereo, GPS, cockpit cushions, extra thick berth cushions, inflatable/outboard. New standing rigging 2012, new VHF 2012, new water heater 2010, new canvas 2012. $24,900. Cortez, FL. More details, photos at https://sites.google. com/site/s2winsomesmile/home. (4/13)

30' Catalina MkII. 1987 with Universal Diesel, Harken Roller Furling, Mainsail, Data Marine Speed and Depth, Wheel Steering with instrument Pods, Bimini, Solar Vents. Fast, Easy Sailing. Go to www.cortezyachts.com. Great Chance for a Great Sailing Vessel. Available at our Docks. Asking $24,500. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100

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Telstar 26 1979 Trimaran. New standing rigging, new roller furling. New 9.9 hp OB 4stroke, electric start. Tilting mast to get under bridges. Good condition. New Upholstery, radio, Porta-potti, etc. $17,000. (305) 8936061 (4/13)

56' Custom Wood Schooner ’07 . . . . .$800,000 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,000 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900 39' Corbin 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900 39' Irwin Citation 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 37' Tartan 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900 31' Mariner Ketch 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 31' Island Packet 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 30' Catalina 1987 MKII . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 POWER

44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 36' Sea Ray Aft Cabin 1985 . . . . . . . . .$34,900 34' Sea Ray 1984 Twin Diesel . . . . . . .$29,900 27' Sea Ray 268 w/Trailer . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900

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$19,500 - PRICE REDUCED, needs to be hauled. 30’ custom-built, aft cabin, cutterrigged ketch. The hull and Volvo engine and transmission were completely re-conditioned in 2007. Built in Sweden in 1980. Contact by email for further details. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien. (941) 518-0613. jtoaia@verizon.net. (4/13)

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BROKERS: 1992 Catalina Capri 26. $14,000. Pocket cruiser w/big boat appeal. Oversized bimini, wheel, wing keel, Harken roller furler, full batten main. 155 and 135 genoas. Yamaha fourstroke 8hp, high-thrust, extra long shaft motor, electric start. Autohelm, battery charger. Call Julie at (850) 293-4031. Pensacola Beach, FL. (3-13) 78

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1989 Catalina 30. Excellent Condition. GPS, Autopilot, New A/C, 600 Hours. Will put up against any ’89 model on the market. Can be seen in Tarpon Springs, FL. $32,000 Call (337) 984-9400 (2/13) www.southwindsmagazine.com

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31' Island Packet 1984. Sloop w/ 22hp Yanmar, Shaefer RF, RayMarine Auto Pilot, GPS, VHF, Nav Station, Bimini, S/S Propane Stove, Refrigeration, Hull #1. Needs TLC. $31,500...make offer. Cortez Yacht Sales 941792-9100.

33’ Hunter, 2005. Wonderful condition, new bottom paint in September 2012. In mast furling system and head sail roller furling for ease of sailing. $82,500. Call Butch @ 850624-8893, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com

31’ Mariner Ketch 1970. 44 HP rebuilt Perkins Diesel. Complete retro. Full keel. 2 mains, 2 mizzens, cruising chute w/sock, windlass, Bimini, S/S propane stove, GPS w/charts. A must see at our docks. Asking $16,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

33’ Custom Motor Sailer 1967. 40HP Diesel Isuzu 1050 hrs. LWL 30’, draft 4 1/2, beam 11’, 12-ton displacement. Heavy one-off fiberglass-cored construction. Fresh bottom needs deck cosmetics. 1 gal per hr at 6 knots. Cruising SW Florida January + February. Call or email us at vivisv08@hotmail.com for more information. (631) 603-8970. Insurance value $35,000. Asking $17,500 (3/13)

2006 Gemini 105Mc. Lily Pad $129,000 Should sell quickly. Loaded coastal cruiser. Modified for aerial photography. Located on the St Johns River. Full information, go to: www.c-head.com/LilyPad.html, or call (407) 592-1207. (3/13)

32-ft 2001 Beneteau 311 Oceanis . FRESH WATER. Great shape. Yanmar 18hp w/427 hours, refrigeration, A/C Heat. Both Sails reconditioned late 2012 – Genoa new green sail cover, fin keel 4.8-ft draft, speed/depth/autopilot/perfect teak with covers. Reduced to $65,000. Leslie (901) 6067077.

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34 Catalina 1990. Mark 1.5, shoal draft, wing keel, walk-thru transom. Best-equipped 34 you’ll ever see. Well set up for cruising with arch/ davits, solar panels, wind generator, air conditioner, inverter/charger, windlass, 10’3” RIB w/ 15 HP, chart plotter, wind/depth, custom bimini & windshield, Mackpack, RF genoa. Lots more. $50,500. (954) 581-0819, cell (954) 682-3973. (2-13)

34’ Beneteau 343 2008. Trade In. Air Conditioning, In-Mast Furling, Bimini/ Dodger, Cushions, Full Electronics, Very Clean & True. Turn Key. $115,000 (727) 214-1590 x3. Full specs & pics at www.Murray YachtSales.com.

2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331. New bottom paint and cutlass bearing Dec 2012. Includes windlass, autopilot, chartplotter, fridge/freezer, and stern shower. Very clean cruiser-liveaboard in great condition. Larger wheel and bulb keel provides excellent performance for blue water sailing. $73,000. Call John at (954) 253-7479, or Jim at (954) 303-5310. (4/13)

Formosa 35 Ketch 1976. Cruiser or bay boat. New YM30 Yanmar, (105hr), Garmin GPS, Radar, Autopilot, 30 amp Air X Wind gen, New canvas, 2 yr paint, 140 water, 45 fuel, Teak-Holly davits, Avon inflatable, 3.5 outboard. Reduced to $25,000. Pensacola, FL. Rich (850) 450-9018, rgcobler@gmail.com

34’ Endeavour Sail Cat, 1997. High quality with excellent space utilization! Sail plan and rig is easily handled, and all controls lead aft to cockpit. Great Shape! $119,500, Call Leo @ 941-504-6754. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com. Edwards Yacht Sales

35’ C&C – Turn-key cruiser, great sail inventory. Reduced to $24,500! Contact Curtis Stokes at (954) 684-0218 or curtis@curtisstokes.net.

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Frers 36 F-3 1982. Fast Racer/Cruiser. Full batten main, 155, 110, Reaching Spinnaker w/ sock. 5’-6” draft with custom wing/bulb keel. Full interior, Electra-San head, recent bottom paint. $36,000. Matt (813) 6454423. m.dalton@leaptampa.com (3/13)

Wharram Tangaroa Sail Catamaran 36’ MKIV, 2002. Sail the world in safety and comfort or enjoy the tradewinds. She handles beautifully. Well equipped and has great long sea legs. Can be single-handed. Sail flat and fast. What more can you ask from a lady! Purrfect for voyagers/cruisers/liveaboards or day charter. Asking $55,000. Details: svforeveryoung@hotmail.com. (3/13)

2002 Beneteau 361 $99,900. Air Conditioning, In-Mast Furling, Davits, Dinghy, OB, Bimini, Windlass, Fridge & freezer, Microwave, Full Electronics. St. Petersburg, FL. (727) 214-1590 ext. 3. Full specs & pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

37’ TARTAN Centerboard Sloop. 1977 w/ Westerbeke diesel, Harken RF, Jib, Genoa, Main, Storm Sail, Spinnaker, Autopilot, 2 X VHFs, SSB, GPS Navigator, Stove, Ice Box, Pressure Water, lots of gear and spares. $29,900. Needs work. Estate sale. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100. 80

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38’ Hunter – 2 staterooms layout, very good condition, freshwater boat. Reduced to $119,500! Contact Curtis Stokes at (954) 684-0218 or curtis@curtisstokes.net.

38’ Freedom Sloop, 1992. Well-equipped for open ocean sailing! New Yanmar 3YM30 in 2011, new upholstery 2005, new canvas 2009, and more! $89,900 Call Kevin @ 321693-1642. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com. Edwards Yacht Sales

Irwin Citation 39, 1979, w/ 30 hp Yanmar, 41' 9" LOA, custom scoop transom, fin keel, roller furling head sails, Dutchman main, ST-60 instruments, Garmin GPS, VHF, S/S Stove, 12volt DC fridge, ST winches, Bimini. Asking $34,900. Cortez Yacht Sales 941-792-9100.

39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981. 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hours, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, all roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, autopilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley and more. $89,900. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100

CAL 40, Secumptual III, 1964. Restored by knowledgeable owner, no fastener left untouched, paint inside and out, re-powered w/Perkins 4-107. Eight sails, many new deck fittings, new electrics and batteries. Head and holding tank new 2012. Standard Horizon CPV 7” plotter, VHF. Loud hailer combo. Asking $59,000. Contact Terry Rose at (910) 772-9277 or terry@bbyachts.com.

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2000 Dufour 43 Classic. Cruise fast with four staterooms. Well-equipped and new bottom paint. Volvo diesel 980 hours. Air conditioning, refrigeration, autopilot and more. $114,900. Alan (941) 350-1559. alangsys@gmail.com. www.grandslamyachtsales.com

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2002 53’ Bruce Roberts. Custom Aluminum. Center Cockpit. Quality Construction and Loaded. Twin headsails, incredible owners’ stateroom. Reduced to $229,900. Alangsys@gmail.com, (941) 350-1559, www.grandslamyachtsales.com

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Nickle Atlantic.........................................32 North Sails .............................................62 NV-Charts ...............................................31 Optimist .................................................22 Palm Coast Marina..................................44 Pasadena Marina.....................................44 Porpoise Used Sails .................................35 Portland Pudgy ..................................24,30 Precision ............................................22,36 Regata del Sol al Sol .................................4 Regatta Pointe Marina ..............................9 Rigging Only...........................................34 RS Sailboats ............................................36 Rudder Club .............................................9 Safe Cove Boat Storage...........................31 Sail Repair ...............................................35 Sail Technologies ....................................83 Sailboat Lessons ......................................21 Sailing Florida Charters ...........................25 Sailing Florida Sailing School...................25 SailKote..............................................35,59 Sands Harbor Marina ..............................45 Sarasota Sailing Squadron.......................10 Schurr Sails .............................................63 Sea Lake Yacht Sales ...............................BC Sea School ..............................................53 Sea Tech .................................................82 Seaworthy Goods...............................33,47 Simple Sailing ....................................25,73 Soft Deck ................................................43 Sparman USA..........................................43 Sport Yak ................................................30 Spotless Stainless ...............................33,58 Squalls and Rainbows .............................21 St. Barts/Beneteau ..................................BC St. Petersburg Yacht Club ....................4,13 Star Marine Outboards ...........................34 Strictly Sail Miami .....................................3 Sunfish....................................................22 Sunrise Sails, Plus ....................................34 Tackle Shack ...........................................22 Tailing Hook............................................33 Tampa Bay Hospice Cup .........................16 Teak Guard .............................................41 Tempest Driven Book ..............................21 Tiki Water Sports.....................................36 Treasure Harbor Marine ..........................45 Turner Marina .........................................44 Turner Marine & Boatyard ......................44 Two Can Sail...........................................37 UK Sailmakers .........................................35 Ullman sails........................................30,35 US Spars .................................................53 Weather Routing Inc. ..............................40 Wells Marine ...........................................52 West Marine ...........................................12 Yachtman's Guide to Bahamas ................21

done to the motor). So good old Yammy (our Yamaha 9.9 four-stroke outboard—our tried and true power when the winds fail us) had to be sent away to the professionals, lest Jay destroyed something else. As they say, “This too shall pass.” Now it’s a new year and we’re back on track. After countless hours of labor, more trips to West Marine than I can count, and a couple of expensive mishaps, Bird looks beautiful and is finally ready to sail us to warmer climates for the winter. And as for the

crew, we have learned some invaluable lessons about how critical patience and a healthy resolve are to surviving the boatyard with your vessel and your sanity still intact. We are finally ready to reap the benefits of our hard work, as we relax and let Bird do all the work for a change.

BURNOUT continued from page 86 the next morning, there we were, back in the sling, only three days after the momentous splash-in. I really don’t blame him for the next part either, because really it was inevitable. While we were in the sling (again!), he thought he would at least take advantage of the stern’s positioning and give the motor an innocent little look-see. Innocent until proven guilty, that is. He had added too much oil at the last oil change and ended up blowing the seal (at least it was only the second worst thing he could have 84

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ABSOLUTE TANK CLEANING.................................................................................................30 ALLSTATE INSURANCE...........................................................................................................29 AQUA GRAPHICS ..................................................................................................................30 BOATNAMES.NET .................................................................................................................30 BOATUS ................................................................................................................................19 EISENSHINE ..........................................................................................................................30 FAIR WINDS BOAT REPAIRS/SALES.........................................................................................33 FIRST PATRIOT INSURANCE..............................................................................................28,29 INNOVATIVE MARINE SERVICES .......................................................................................30,34 MARTIN BELBEN INSURANCE ADJUSTER...............................................................................26 WEATHER ROUTING INC.......................................................................................................40 CAPTAIN SERVICES CAPT. JAGGER .......................................................................................................................31 CAPT. LARRY NELSON...........................................................................................................31 CAPT. RICK MEYER ................................................................................................................31 MARINE ELECTRONICS MOOR ELECTRONICS ...........................................................................................................33 SEA TECH/NAVIGATION/COMMUNICATION ........................................................................82 SAILING WEB SITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS, MAGAZINES BAHAMAS GUIDE/SEAWORTHY.............................................................................................21 BOATING SECRETS................................................................................................................21 BOATNAMES.NET .................................................................................................................30 CAPT MARTI'S BOOKS/SEMINARS.........................................................................................21 MARGARITA CAT-BRUCE VAN SANT ......................................................................................21 SAILBOAT LESSONS ..............................................................................................................21 SQUALLS AND RAINBOWS....................................................................................................21 TEMPEST DRIVEN..................................................................................................................21 YACHTMAN'S GUIDE TO BAHAMAS......................................................................................21 REGATTAS, BOAT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS CHARLESTON RACE WEEK ...................................................................................................IFC DANIA FLEA MARKET ............................................................................................................11 DAVIS ISLAND YACHT CLUB .................................................................................................16 GULF COAST BOAT SHOW ................................................................................................7,44 JSI FLEA MARKET ...................................................................................................................15 MIAMI BOAT SHOW ...............................................................................................................3 MORGAN INVASION.............................................................................................................16 MT. DORA YACHT CLUB .......................................................................................................29 MUG RACE..............................................................................................................................9 NEW JSI FLEA MARKET ..........................................................................................................15 REGATA DEL SOL AL SOL ........................................................................................................4 RUDDER CLUB ........................................................................................................................9 SARASOTA SAILING SQUADRON ..........................................................................................10 ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB ...........................................................................................4,13 STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI..............................................................................................................3 TAMPA BAY HOSPICE CUP ....................................................................................................16

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or many months Jay and I had been discussing doing some renovations on our liveaboard Grampian 26 sloop, Bird. While she was in good shape, she needed some updates. I desperately wanted new shelves and a table in the salon, a new coat of paint in the cockpit and on the cabin top, and most important, I wanted Jay to remove his makeshift workshop in the V-berth—a relic of his bachelorhood—and replace it with new V-berth cushions and a real, permanent sleeping place for the two of us. In addition to my (admittedly aesthetic) desires, Jay planned on tackling some more practical renovations: new standing rigging, a new chain plate for the forestay, a new bow pulpit that needed custom stainless steel fittings, a re-fit of our hard dodger and new hatch boards; the list went on. I was excited! A few weeks on the hard and Bird would look, sail, and operate better than ever! It started off easy enough. We knew we wanted to cruise to the Bahamas for the winter months, so we relaxed and enjoyed summer in the Outer Banks, planning to get to work in earnest just before the fall chill set in. As the long summer wore on, time seemed endless. While we played on the beach and frolicked in the beautiful ocean surf, Bird rested in a salty little boatyard awaiting renovations when the season ended. We had all of September and October to work on Bird. But, when fall came around, so did Ms. Irene. Hurricane Irene, that is. While she was only a Category 1, she was more devastating to the Outer Banks than any other storm in the past 80 years. After two days huddled together in a friend’s house one island over from the boatyard, we were thankful for reports that Bird had stood her ground and made it through without any damage. But the washed-out roads and lack of transportation options meant another six weeks before we could see her with our own eyes and begin our projects. The best-laid plans of captains and their mates… We were

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now severely behind schedule before we had even started. When we finally hit the grindstone, it immediately became evident to me how poorly I was prepared for this kind of work. Frankly, I had no idea the painstakingly slow pace at which these projects would progress. I am an avid list-maker, and while Jay is not, I planned to surreptitiously make a list here and there and then secretly cross things off for my own satisfaction. In my fantasy, we would follow a schedule of sorts: Monday, sand hull; Tuesday, clean and prep hull; Wednesday, paint; etc.—complete one project, revel in the satisfaction of crossing it off the list, move on to the next project. If we could only live in a fantasy world. The reality looked more like this: Monday, start sanding hull, run out of sandpaper. Tuesday, go buy more sandpaper, keep sanding. Wednesday, still sanding. Thursday, anxiously wait out the rain. Friday, start prepping for paint, realize hull needs to be fared. Saturday, start faring hull. Sunday, keep faring. Monday, sand the faring. Projects I anticipated checking off after a few days of work ended up taking weeks or longer, and meanwhile our cruising budget was flying out of our wallets as if it had wings, and our weather window was rapidly closing on us. November ticked on by with plen-

ty of work to keep us busy and many small steps of progress, but hardly any projects were fully completed and crossed off the list. I think I actually started adding already-completed tasks to the list just to feel like we had accomplished something. Then December hit. We started feeling the pressure of heading south before the weather got too cold and inconsistent. We frantically worked at finishing up the last of the projects: bottom paint, centerboard cable, outboard maintenance, and putting our lives and our home back together again. As the days got shorter and colder, so did our patience and our energy. As we slugged through the final projects, only the promise of a warm winter in the southern latitudes kept us going. As I thought back to my excitement before hauling out, I could have slapped my pre-boatyard self. Excited? Try exhausted, frustrated, bordering on insane, and teetering ohso-close to giving up completely. We finally and with enormous relief splashed in on Christmas Eve and gleefully celebrated a Christmas afloat. But what we thought was the end of our tribulations ended up being just the beginning. I don’t blame Jay for making the following mistakes, for he was exhausted and suffering from the worst kind of boatyard burnout. Plus, he was trying to install the new floorboard just to appease my incessant reminders (okay, nagging). But when he kept drilling that three-inch screw into the floorboard even after the fiberglass hull balked—trying to tell him to stop—he must have started a downward spiral of misfortune. The screw went all the way through the hull and opened a geyser of water spurting into the cabin. In retrospect, it was almost humorous, like something out of a cartoon, but at the time, it was anything but. He plugged it up sufficiently to keep the boat afloat for the night, but See BURNOUT continued on page 84