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There has been a lot of negative press about the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event held in New York last month. While I understand why people (spectator and competitor alike) were disappointed with the racing conditions on the Hudson, I cannot agree that the event was a failure. Races were run, and with three different winners in three races including a winner-take-all final race, a team came out on top…the same result as if there had been a baker’s dozen perfect windward-leeward races in 15 knots of breeze and flat water. But, I am not writing about the successes or failures of the Race Committee or course management or Mother Nature – and I’m certainly not writing about the TV coverage. I was at Brookfield Place on Sunday with my family (mom, dad, sister, brother, nephews, wife and kids – 13 of us in all). We gathered for Mother’s Day, but also to watch the ACWS together. It was the first time we’d enjoyed a sailing event as a family in a long time, and it was splendid. While the points competition, corporate sponsorships, nationality and race management were lost on my three-and-a-half year old son, one thing was pressed into his memory – and mine – about the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York…that it was awesome. We ran into friends as we walked the seawall in Lower Manhattan, explored the Race Village, talked about the boats docked in the basin, and eventually made our way to the main stage as Tucker Thompson took to the mike to introduce the teams. A large screen stood next to the stage and my son Oliver was in awe of it all. I don’t think he realized that the people on the screen were actually the ones – live – just in front of him until the first group of sailors exited the stage. As the teams made their way to their tenders, each and every sailor took the time to give my son a high five, and a ‘Hey, buddy’ or ‘Thanks for coming to cheer us on!’ And while that may seem like no big deal, to Oliver it was just about the coolest thing ever. These were the guys from the big screen, the ones wearing ‘space suits’ that everyone was there to see, who everyone was cheering for, who had their own theme music – and they were all now his friends. This caused one problem however, as Oliver now didn’t know who he wanted to root for, so he just cheered for each boat as they rounded the marks. As the day went on, Oliver asked typical toddler questions about the boats like what color boat belonged to which team, remarked how fast they went when they were flying, and even inquired as to whether we were going to be bringing the teams home with us. He soaked it all in and so did I. We all have polarizing moments in life and I suspect that even at his young age, this might be one for my son. It is for me, because I will never forget Oliver saying, “I love this, Daddy” as he sat atop my shoulders. It felt more like Father’s Day to me, but really I could see that my wife and mother were equally happy to be spending their special day there along the Hudson. I read that the crowds gathered to watch this event surpassed even those that line the seawall for New York’s Fourth of July fireworks. That’s really something, if you take the actual racing out of the picture for a moment and consider the sheer spectacle of the event. In fact, most people that I was within earshot of had little idea about racing, or even that the competition had started well into the second race of the day. It didn’t diminish their excitement, or enjoyment. So, say what you will about the racing – I contend that from a purely competitive standpoint, you’ll see better action at a high school or college dinghy event anyhow. That doesn’t really matter, because the consistent Oohs, Ahhs and occasional WHOAs were something I’ve never heard while watching sailing. From this father, I want to say thanks to Sir Ben Ainslie, Dean Barker, Jimmy Spithill, Nathan Outteridge, Glenn Ashby, Franck Cammas and the crews from each of their boats for making my son’s (and my) day, both onshore and off. I no longer know who to root for either – I just hope that fathers and sons in Chicago, Portsmouth, Toulon and Bermuda enjoy and experience the Cup races in a similar way. Check out the photo spread shot by the most talented Stephen Cloutier on page 58. See you on the water.
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contents
Editor’s Log
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Checking In
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A Voyage to Maine, Part II 22
Busy Season Ahead for Singles 30 Under Sail
From the Log of Persevere 32
Sailing with Dad 34
The Boating Barrister 36
Book Review: Brilliant Beacons 37
Captain of the Port 38
Calendar of Events 41
Crew Connection 53
Tide Tables 54
A Legacy of Learning 57
America’s Cup World Series 58
Looking Back on the Newport 62 Bermuda Race
4th Annual Alzheimer’s Regatta 66
40 Years of Circumnavigation: 68 The Around Long Island Regatta
Hospice Regatta Nationals 70
Coop’s Corner 71
Wind Jam 72
Comic 72
Larchmont Yacht Club’s Edlu Race 73
Brokerage 74
Classifieds 76
Subscription form
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Advertisers Index 81
On Watch: Kilian & Sean Duclay 82
18 Destination: Milford, CT Few towns can boast a well-protected harbor in the heart of a beautiful and historic downtown district, and Milford, Connecticut is one of them. Priscilla Lynn, Executive Director of the Downtown Milford Business Association, says there’s always something happening in this scenic coastal community. 26 Reliance Rides Again Constructed by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. in Bristol, RI to defend the America’s Cup in 1903, Reliance was the largest Cup yacht ever built. A team at the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame has created an amazing 1:6 scale model of this majestic defender. Tom Darling, who has a special connection to the site where both original and model were made, says there’s nothing remotely like it. 40 Sustainability at Speed 11th Hour Racing, a Newport, RI-based organization that works with the sailing community to promote collaborative systemic change for the health of the marine environment, has established a unique partnership with Sir Ben Ainslie’s Land Rover BAR Team to harness the power of foiling America’s Cup catamarans to help save our oceans. 56 A Sailing Phoenix From the Proverbial Ashes Due to kids growing up, fewer families becoming members, and competition from electronic temptations, the once vibrant junior program at Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay, NY faded away several years ago. Bill Peterson, one of many SYC members who collaborated on its resurrection, reports that Sagamore Junior Sailing is thriving and open to members and non-members alike. 60 A Special Spring Series for J/70 Fleet 15 Reginald Imamura was an enthusiastic J/70 sailor who lost his fight with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. In a beautiful tribute to a man who loved racing with his family, promoting the sport and having fun on the water, a dozen Speedsters proudly flew identical Ebisu spinnakers on Reggie Imamura Day during American Yacht Club’s Spring Series. J/70 Fleet 15 Captain Ed Austin shares the story. On the cover: Jen Edney, US Sailing Team Sperry’s Official Photographer, needed a fast photo boat to keep pace with Bora Gulari and Louisa Chafee at the Sailing World Cup in Hyeres, France. Louisa (WindCheck's On Watch subject from May who hails from Warwick, RI) and Bora are representing the USA in the Nacra 17 at the Rio Olympics in August. © Jen Edney/US Sailing Team Sperry
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Welcome Home, Joe! On Thursday, May 5, shorthanded sailor Joe Harris of South Hamilton, MA completed his solo circumnavigation of the globe, returning to Newport, RI for the first time since his departure on November 15, 2015. Harris crossed a start/finish line at Castle Hill Light on his Class40 GryphonSolo2 at 08:27:48 EDT, completing his voyage in 152 days, 23 hours, 10 minutes, 24 seconds. Upon completion, Harris arrived at the Sail Newport pier in Fort Adams State Park, where he reunited with his family and received a public welcome.
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Looking forward to spending time with his family, Harris said he felt “fantastic, but I’m a little tired.” Commenting on the most difficult part of the trip, he said, “The Southern Ocean is an inhospitable place. It’s just a never-ending series of low pressure systems rolling over you and it’s always blowing 20, but often blowing 40. The seas get really big, really quickly and in a 40-foot boat that’s light with a big sail plan, it tends to get thrown around and that can be scary. That’s where I started to reach out to Rich Wilson and a lot of the other Americans who have done this before me who really pitched in with ideas and suggestions, which was terrific. But Cape Horn, that was the goal, and it really is a gnarly, inhospitable place. It’s just nasty down there.” Harris departed Newport last fall in an attempt to break the non-stop solo Around the World Record for 40-foot monohulls. He sustained damage to his hydrogenerators, which forced him to stop in Cape Town, South Africa on December 28, ending his record attempt. However, he elected to complete his voyage. He was again forced to stop in Pirialopolis, Uruguay on March 24, 2015 due to hull damage, and resumed sailing after a ten-day pit stop for repairs. Harris joins a select group of approximately 136 who have sailed solo around the world leaving the five great capes to port. “It’s humbling and I’m very grateful,” he said. “It’s pretty amazing – it really is a small club.” To learn more, visit gryphonsolo2.com. ■ Julianna Barbieri at Manuka Sports Event Management contributed to this story.
Dates Announced for Quantum Key West Race Week The Storm Trysail Club has announced that the next edition of Quantum Key West Race Week will be sailed January 15 - 20, 2017 in Key West, FL. This will be the 30th Anniversary edition of this international midwinter classic regatta that this year attracted 130 teams from 16 countries. “Our competitors and sponsors were extremely happy with how we managed the regatta this past January, even in our first year,” said Event Chairman John Fisher. “We had many challenges, such as the very windy weather for a few days during the event, but all our feedback has been positive.” “We are always open to constructive input from our classes and the racers they represent,” said Dick Neville, Race Committee Chairman at the Storm Trysail Club. “With their input and our own observations, we felt there were many new innovations we introduced that helped increase the entries from previous years, so we intend to keep these in place but also improve on what we learned.” Storm Trysail Commodore Lee Reichart said, “Key West Race Week was a tremendous challenge to organize for the first time, but it was also very satisfying for the great value we feel we delivered to our participants and our supporters. We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, especially Quantum Sails and the Keys Tourism Development Council, and among our participants everyone we have spoken with wants to come back.”
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“This regatta attracts some of the best teams and produces some of the highest caliber racing in the world,” said US Sailing’s 2015 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Steve Benjamin, who competed in 2016 on the TP52 SPOOKIE that he and his wife Heidi own. “We come every year and know we will have a fantastic week of competition on the water and great camaraderie off the water. Key West is the complete package.” For more information about Quantum Key West 2017 and results, photos and videos from previous years, visit keywestraceweek.com. ■
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Red Bull Foiling Generation Coming to Newport Young American sailors have an opportunity to compete in an amazing event this fall, when the Red Bull Foiling Generation international competition visits Newport, RI. Applications are now being accepted for the USA Qualifier, which will be held October 11 - 16. The Red Bull Foiling Generation World Final follows on October 18 - 23, with both events hosted by Sail Newport at Fort Adams State Park.
Mystic Seaport to Honor Bob & Rod Johnstone – J/Boats With the America and the Sea Award
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Olivia Mackay and Micah Wilkinson, winners of the Red Bull Foiling Generation season opener in Auckland, NZ, will be competing in Newport, RI in October. © redbullcontentpool.com
“This is a tremendous opportunity for the rising generation of sailors who aspire to be at the top level of the sport of multihull racing and incredibly exciting to watch,” said Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport. Qualified youth sailors, born in 1996 through 1999, can apply as individuals or part of a two-person team. Those selected will first be trained by two of the most accomplished competitive sailors in the world, who are also the event’s founders. Double gold medalists, Austrians Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher, saw an opportunity for the future of high-level foiling and the need to increase the skills of today’s young sailors. Red Bull Foiling Generation was created to provide talented young sailors with the opportunity to advance their careers through high-level hydrofoil racing. These championships serve as training events for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, which caters to competitors ages 19-25. Red Bull Foiling Generation is sailed in Flying Phantom one-design foiling catamarans. Equipped with L-shape daggerboards and T-foil rudders, these 18-foot cats are capable of 35 knots. Red Bull Foiling Generation is working in partnership with US Sailing and Sail Newport. The registration deadline is July 16. For details and application information, visit foilinggeneration. redbull.com. Questions can be addressed to info@ussailing.org. ■
Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT will present its 2016 America and the Sea Award to Bob and Rod Johnstone – J/Boats. Given annually by the Museum, the prestigious award recognizes individuals or organizations whose contribution to the history, arts, business, or sciences of the sea best exemplify the American character. The Johnstones will receive the award Saturday, October 22, at a gala dinner held in their honor at Mystic Seaport’s new Thompson Exhibition Building. The America and the Sea Award Gala is Mystic Seaport’s single largest fundraising event. Proceeds will support the Museum’s mission to inspire an enduring connection to America’s maritime heritage. “Over the past 39 years, the Johnstone family and their company have influenced American yachting and sport of sailing in incomparable ways,” said Steve White, President of Mystic Seaport. “They have instilled in countless Americans a passion for enjoying time on the water with family and good friends aboard good boats.” In 1974, Rod Johnstone, then an ad salesman for Soundings, designed and started building a 24-foot sailboat in his Stonington, CT garage. Launched in 1976, Ragtime beat everything in sight. Rod’s brother Bob, then Vice President of Marketing at AMF Alcort, saw the potential in the design and a 50/50 partnership was formed to build and market the J/24. Today, some 14,000 “J’s” in 40 different designs are sailing, and J/Boats remains a family business. The 2016 America and the Sea Award Gala is co-chaired by J. Barclay Collins, II, Maarten de Jong and Kendra Matthew, Michael and Joanne Masin, and Cayre and Alexis Michas. S. Carter Gowrie is corporate co-chair. To purchase tickets or a table, or to inquire about corporate sponsorship or dockage for the event, email advancement@mysticseaport.org or call 860-572-5365. ■
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Singles Sailing Club Welcomes New Members
Salty Dawg Rally™ Summer Cruising Events
The active sailing season is here and the Shoreline Sailing Club – for singles 35 and over interested in boating and socializing – has scheduled events on the water for every weekend in June. The club has 300 members from around Connecticut.
The Salty Dawg Rally™, a Bristol, RI-based non-profit organization dedicated to offshore sailing education, safety and communication, and building camaraderie among blue water sailors, will host three cruising events on the East Coast this summer. The 5th Annual 4th of July Rendezvous will be held in Bristol, RI on July 4. Enjoy lobsters, the colorful parade, concerts, fireworks and fun at America’s oldest 4th of July celebration. On July 9, the Rally will host a Southern Chesapeake Rendezvous at the private Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club (ICYCC) in Kilmarnock, VA. This new event is open to all interested in blue water sailing. A new Rally to Maine will depart from ICYCC on July 11 and arrive in Maine for some great “downeast” cruising around July 18, depending on weather and boat speeds. The
Shoreline Sailing Club members enjoy a daysail aboard Cedar Winds last June.
“You don’t have to own a boat to join,” said member Janina Cummings of Simsbury, CT, who serves on the publicity committee. “Other club members can help the captains during the sails. Boating novices are welcome to join,” said Cummings, “and are encouraged to learn from the experienced skippers.” Overnight, day and evening sails abound, visiting harbors around eastern Long Island Sound and beyond. Sunset sails occur on Friday nights, and weekend destinations include Block Island. Throughout the year the club has other activities such as dances and dinners, and meetings are held year-round at 7:30 pm the first and third Thursdays of every month at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook. “The club is a great way for singles to meet new people and participate in different types of activities,” Cummings said. This month’s events include a New Members Sail on June 4 & 5, a Fleet Captains Sail to Fishers Island from June 10-12, a Small Boat Sail with the Pettipaug Yacht Club on June 18, and the Mattituck (New York) Race on June 25 & 26. Members will also participate in the Independence Day Weekend Sail on July 2-4. For more information, visit shorelinesailingclub.com. ■
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rally is open to all boats wishing to make this passage, with rally preparation assistance, weather services, offshore coordination, camaraderie and fun events, and it’s a great opportunity to gain offshore experience while sailing with a fun group. Extensive benefits are offered prior to departure, along the way and upon arrival in Maine, all for a nominal fee. The Rally to Maine will be led by experienced offshore sailors Hank & Seale George, with pre-departure events, stops in Dutch Harbor, RI (near Newport) and Mattapoisett Harbor, transit through the Cape Cod Canal and landfall in Rockland, ME, where an arrival reception will be held. The rally will also provide recommended short and longer cruises of the Maine coast for participants who wish to continue their adventure. Vessels may also join the Rally to Maine in Dutch Harbor. Cruisers planning to attend the 4th of July Rendezvous in Bristol can link up with the Rally to Maine about July 14. For more information, visit saltydawgrally.org or email Hank George at hank@saltydawgrally.org. ■
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Schooner SoundWaters has a New Home in Stamford, CT TGM Associates, a New York, NY-based investment advisory firm with a single focus on multifamily properties, has announced a partnership with SoundWaters, a Stamford, CT-based environmental education organization focused on the protection of Long Island Sound and its watershed. As part of the alliance, SoundWaters’ 80-foot schooner SoundWaters will be docked at TGM Anchor Point Marina in Stamford Harbor. The threemasted schooner is a teaching vessel used by SoundWaters to facilitate hands-on, science-infused learning experiences surrounding the ecology of Long Island Sound with programs for children and adults. “The TGM pier and dock create an ideal home for the schooner SoundWaters, bringing the ship into the main Stamford Harbor for student learning and summer exploration for the entire community,” said Leigh Shemitz, President of SoundWaters. TGM Anchor Point Apartments and Marina runs along the west side of the west branch of Stamford River with its southernmost end bordering John J. Boccuzzi Park, where SoundWaters has key facilities. The 72-slip marina can accommodate boats up to 90 feet in length. Slips are available for hourly, daily, seasonal, and year-round rental.
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Residents of Anchor Point Apartments and seasonal slip holders have access to a resort-like amenity package with a 24-hour state-of-the-art athletic club, indoor basketball court, indoor racquetball court, café lounge with Apple computer bar and complimentary Wi-Fi, swimming pool, landscaped courtyards and multiple grilling areas. Shuttle transportation from the property to the Stamford train station is offered, providing convenient access to Manhattan and the Northeast corridor. For more information, visit tgmanchorpointmarina.com and soundwaters.org. ■
Oversea Security Announces New Monitored Marine Protection Oversea Security, headquartered in Seattle, WA, offers monitored protection that was developed out of a personal need and an observation that there was no true remote security solution for boat owners and marinas. Before Oversea Security launched in 2012, security options for marinas and boat owners were not technology enabled and were unreliable due to battery life, reliance on power, and distance limitations. “We identified a critical need within the boating world for a reliable and innovative marine security system for boat owners,” said President and Founder George Speirs. “Plus, my own boat was being broken into several times a year.” Boat owners and marinas can subscribe to a monthly service similar to some home monitoring plans. Clients receive a complete security system with a self-contained battery that will not deplete the boat’s batteries, remote and real time monitoring, 24-hour UL certified live monitoring, and real time alerts in the event of a security occurrence. Oversea Security has more than 50 marinas as exclusive marine security partners, and a client base of thousands of boat owners who subscribe to a monthly monitoring service. For a membership fee of less than $30 per month, members are able to see real-time information about their boat, and have the ability to arm, disarm, add users and much more, from any place with Internet access. Owners can manage boat security settings from a state-of-the-art digital kiosk at the marina or from their mobile device. For more information, visit overseasecurity.com. ■
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America is scheduled to visit the Northeast from mid-July to late August. Events will take place at public docks, maritime centers, community sailing associations, and yacht clubs in each port and will include dockside walk aboard tours of America, special junior sailor talks and tours, a multimedia presentation on the past, present and future of the America’s Cup, and sails aboard America. All events are open to the public, except some yacht club events. Tickets for sailing aboard America in all areas will be available online at zerve.com/nxtLevelSail. For more information and to schedule an America’s Cup Tour visit to your club, sailing center or other facility, contact Troy Sears at 858-922-6007 or official.tour@americascup.com, or Cragan Smith at 619-922-6215 or americascuptour@gmail.com. ■
“Inventing new ways to enjoy the water is a way of life at Hobie,” said company president Doug Skidmore. “Hobie Alter created the modern fiberglass foam core surfboard and the iconic Hobie Cat sailboat. His creative spirit inspired the MirageDrive hands-free pedal drive that revolutionized both recreational kayaking and kayak fishing. Now that same technology is launching a new category of Mirage Standup.” With no paddles required, these boards utilize the same technology as the MirageDrive propulsion system used in Hobie kayaks. A natural stepping motion cycles the large topside pedals connected to powerful underwater fins that efficiently power the Eclipse as slow or fast as desired. The fins fold against the advanced composite epoxy hull for shallow water and beach landings. Steering is done with levers on the aluminum alloy handlebar. Squeeze the left lever to turn left and the right lever to go right. The handlebar adjusts from 36 to 43 inches to accommodate a range of rider heights. Each Hobie Mirage Eclipse model is sized for easy storage and portability on cars, sailboats and powerboats, and each is available in Solar (yellow) or Lunar (blue). Headquartered in Oceanside, CA, Hobie has manufactured innovative water sports equipment for 66 years. For more information including the location of your nearest dealer, visit hobiecat.com. ■
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By Priscilla Lynn The town of Milford, Connecticut has the longest shoreline in the state and a sheltered harbor with a well-marked, wide channel. With a boating season that runs from May through November, visitors arriving from around the world find themselves in a unique location – one of the few harbors located right in the heart of a beautiful and historic downtown district. An array of activities awaits visitors to Milford. The folklore of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure may draw the more hardy to venture via dinghy or kayak to Charles Island, recently designated a Natural Area Preserve by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. (The 14-acre island is a nesting site for herons, ibis and egrets, and it’s closed to the public between May 24 and September 9.) More adventuresome visitors may choose to pedal the bike trail to enjoy the beautiful vistas at the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point, located on an 8.4 acre barrier beach and adjacent to the 840-acre Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh and Wildlife Management Area at the mouth of the Housatonic River. At the head of the harbor, Milford Lisman Landing Marina welcomes cruisers with transient slips for boats up to 65 feet, concierge service, shore power, pump out service, ice and water, a laundromat and showers. Lisman Landing monitors VHF channel 9. From Lisman Landing it’s a leisurely and short stroll to the downtown district, chock-full of friendly, independently owned
shops, services, and an interesting array of dining choices. A colorful outdoor display always awaits visitors to the Canvas Patch on River Street, a gift shop owned by one of Milford’s most tenured retailers, Marti Reed. For photography buffs, there’s an excellent camera shop in town. Milford Photo, operated by co-owners Jim Wilson and Jesse Thompson, offers photo equipment, printing services, and a unique do-it-yourself digital imaging center. Downtown Milford is a walking feast for the eyes, with historic structures, statues, the picturesque Green – the second longest in Connecticut – and the state’s tallest flagpole. Downtown has also emerged as a restaurant mecca. Hungry sailors will find eateries for every taste and budget. Those desiring a land-and-water experience may dine at the family-run Stonebridge Restaurant or SBC Brewery, both overlooking the flowing Wepawaug River. A popular breakfast and lunch nook is The Corner Restaurant at the bottom of River Street, A quick walk from the harbor is Milford’s newest restaurant. Eli’s Tavern is a New York City-style gastropub with an eclectic menu and an array of specialty drinks and plenty of beers to choose from, too. Ray Swift, a retired Lieutenant from the Milford Police Department, now serves as General Manager at Milford Lisman Landing Marina. In the last decade of service, he’s seen visitors from around the world. “We typically host around 1,200 guests a season, a combination of overnight and hourly visitors, individuals and yacht club groups,” says Ray. “Our customers return year after year because they enjoy the proximity to downtown – it’s
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the best in the region for that. Visitors arriving Friday night usually make a beeline to downtown to visit the shops before they close.” He cites one visiting boater who arrived from St. Petersburg, Florida, en route to Greenwich, Connecticut. After arriving at their intended destination, they quickly returned to Milford. “They said they returned because they found that the Milford port was one of the nicest they had visited during their entire travels,” Ray shares. A short dinghy ride from Lisman Landing is the complex that houses Milford Boat Works and The Ship’s Store. Founded in 1969, this themed retail location offers an extensive array of nautical gift items and essential boating equipment. Across the street is Milford Boat Works, a family owned and operated full-service marina with a seasonal fuel dock and transient slips, this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. Milford Boat Works monitors VHF channel 68. If visitors feel like they’re with family, it’s because Milford Boat Works is a third generation family business. According to current owner and manager Nancy Bennett, “It was a wonderful way to grow up – I was always on premise, raised in this business. My grandfather founded and managed the business, then my father, and now me.” Nancy recalls welcoming visitors from throughout the New England region, as well as from across the world. “If it’s the first port for a worldwide visitor,” she explains, “customs must be called and the visitors cleared before they go ashore.” In his Governor-appointed role, Milford’s Harbormaster Bruce Kuryla keeps the harbor open, clear and secure for sea travelers. One upcoming project that he will oversee is the Army
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Looking south from the mouth of Milford Harbor. © Chris Carveth
Corps of Engineers’ dredging of the Gulf Beach Channel and beyond. According to Kuryla, “The channel will still be passable, and once the project is completed it will make it even more attractive for boaters coming to Milford.” Another shoreline gem is the Milford Yacht Club. With its pristine facility at Burns Point on the harbor’s west side and waterside vistas from every perspective, it’s referred to as ‘the best spot on Long Island Sound.’ Visitors will find the charm of an old fashioned boating club in concert with modern amenities including a full service restaurant, swimming pool, marina, and expansive deck that can seat 100, hosting live musical entertainment on Sunday afternoons. “While the club is not open to the general public, we are a reciprocating facility,” said Vice Commo-
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Continued regattas throughout the year, including thekicks Optimist Regatta officially off summer in for 128th - 6pm; Newport junior sailors. Another upcoming Newport! event is the Annual Bless1 Yachting RI; ing ofAnnual the FleetLloyd’s on Sunday, June 19, whichCenter, is openNewport, to the public 47th newportwaterfrontfestivals.com Trophy Race - Lloyd Harbor (see p. 21). Yacht Club, Huntington, NY;as you enter the harbor is Port Mil Just past Milford YC 1 lhyc.org ford Marina, a full-service facility Accelerated with a 35-ton Travelift Safe and transient slips. Port Milford offers expert mechanical, electrical, Powerboat Handling 1 This course, taught by a SYC Pre-OSC Race US Powerboating certified This is an ECSA points instructor, is for anyone who event. Shennecossett wants to learn how to safely Yacht Club, Groton, CT; operate a powerboat or shennecossettyachtclub.org improve their on-the-water boat handling skills and already 1 has or does not need a State 119th Annual HYC Boating Safety Certificate. Ages Day Race - Huntington 10 & up. 9am - 6pm; U.S. Coast Yacht Club, Huntington, NY; Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 77, huntingtonyachtclub.com South Benson Marina, Fairfield, CT; register at cal.fairfieldct.org. 1 Jay Lipp: JLIPP@aol.com Also King’s Cup Race & offered on 6/4 & 5 and 6/5 & 6 Reception - Minuteman Yacht Club, Westport, CT; minutemanyc.com
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England Championship On Sunday, June 12, (any one-design keelboat fleet with Captain William Kidd sufficient caninto be given a and crewentries will sail start). Cedar Pointfor Yacht Club, Milford Harbor Westport, CT;Treasure Halsey Bullen: Cap’n Kidd 203-247-2712; Hunt Pirates cpycodr@gmail. Day. This com; cedarpointyc.org family event features Connecticut’s largest 1scavenger &2 hunt, live SYC Double-Handed music and pirateRegatta - Stamford Yacht Club, themed rock-and faceStamford, Don Wyllie: painting CT; on the Green. 203-561-2065; 12 - 5pm; check the dwyllie@optonline.net; events page at stamfordyc.com downtownmilfordct.org.
2 Bay Day - This free community event, hosted by The WaterFront Center and Friends of the Bay to “celebrate and promote environmental awareness,” includes live music, food & refreshments, the Anything That Floats Race, free harbor tours aboard the oyster sloop Christeen, free sailboat rides and kayak demos and touch tanks of local marine life. 12 - 5pm; The WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay, NY; 516-922-SAIL; thewaterfrontcenter.org; friendsofthebay.org
1&2 City Island Cup - This 2 regatta, organized by the fiberglass and paint repairs, and monitors VHF channel 68. On 23rd Annual Harborfest Eastchester Bay Yacht Racing the east side of the harbor you’ll find Spencer’s Marina, which & Craft Fair - Arts & crafts, Association, is open to all PHRF, has &One-Design a 25-ton Travelift and offers alive range of repair music, family services. fun stage, IRC yachts. City Located at the very heart of downtown Milford, the Milchildren’s fun park, nautical & Island, NY; ebyra.com food, ford Arts Council’s Center for theenvironmental Arts calls the exhibits, eastbound train a model regatta, boatArts 1station & 2 home. Founded in 1971, the MACyacht Center for the cruises on Manhasset Bay and Maritime Cup Regatta occupies a beautifully restored Civil War era building, on the more. Port Washington, NY; This PHRF event is part of the National Historic Register. Throughout the year, they offer com646-580-5341; pwcraftfair.com Hudson River Yacht Racing munity theatre, concerts with international, regional and loAssociation Series.live Kingston cal talent, classes, films and lectures. “I 4 Sailing Club exhibitions, at the Hudson River workshops, 6th Annual Dark ‘n return Maritime Museum, Kingston, NY; Sound have visited various Long Island ports, and always Stormy Sailing kingstonsailingclub.org; hryra.org to Milford knowing just how lucky we are,”Benefit: says MAC’s Execu-
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tive Director Paige Miglio, who is an avid boater. “The idea that one can arrive by boat, walk along the historic Green, shop, dine, see a show or exhibit at the MAC and extend their visit into New York City within an hour and twenty minutes by train, and be back sleeping on board their vessel over the course of a day or extended visit is very unique to Milford’s downtown.” Downtown Milford is host to several free events throughout the year: Cap’n Kidd Treasure Hunt/Pirates Day on Sunday, June 12 includes a colorful, family-friendly scavenger hunt and festivities throughout the downtown area (see sidebar). The Kick Off to Summer Blast, hosted by Lisman Landing Marina on Friday, July 1 from 4:30 - 11:30 pm, features live music, food trucks, beverages, and a fireworks extravaganza that will light up the harbor. The 42nd Annual Milford Oyster Festival kicks off with the Oyster Eve celebration at Lisman Landing and downtown shops on Friday, August 19. The Festival, on Saturday, August 20, boasts the largest variety of oysters of any festival in the USA (35,000 of them in 19 varieties from eight states on the East Coast), a canoe & kayak race, harbor cruises aboard the Schooner SoundWaters, a car show, arts & crafts vendors, non-profit organizations and much more including – for the first time in the Festival’s history – performances by two headline bands, Blue Öyster Cult and The Marshall Tucker Band. Check milfordoysterfestival.org for more details. Other downtown events include the Annual Wine Trail on Saturday, September 10 from 5 - 9 pm, Milford Restaurant
Milford Yacht Club’s 8th Annual Blessing of the Fleet is Sunday, June 19, and it’s open to the public. Opening ceremonies begin at 3 pm on the club lawn. At 4 pm, a parade of recreational and commercial fishing boats heads north up Milford Harbor. Multi-denominational clergy dockside at MYC will bless boats as they return south and head out the channel. Log onto milfordyachtclub.com for more information. © Chris Carveth
Week from October 3 - 9, Hall-O-Weekend October 29 & 30, Small Business Month in November, and the Annual Lamplight Stroll on Friday, December 2 from 5 - 9 pm. Whether visiting for a day, a weekend, or longer, there’s always something happening in downtown Milford. ■ Priscilla Lynn is the Executive Director of the Downtown Milford Business Association, an organization comprised of retail shops, services, restaurants and entertainment businesses committed to working together to create a strong, viable downtown. The Association presents several special events throughout the year. For more information, visit downtownmilfordct.org, email info@downtownmifordct.org, or call 203-530-0103.
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A Voyage to Maine and Back, Part 2 Buzzards Bay to Isles of Shoals By Nancy G. Kaull & Dr. Paul F. Jacobs Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a serialized account of the authors’ first journey from their home in Rhode Island to Maine aboard their Catalina 34 Pleiades. If you missed it, you can find it at windcheckmagazine.com. Look for more in upcoming issues. The following is based on Nancy’s detailed log entries and photographs. Where these are used directly they are shown in italics. General comments and discussions written by Paul are shown in regular font. The reader can thus directly discern our slightly different perspectives. Friday, July (11 Day 3). Destination: Megansett, MA It was a warm, bright sunny summer morning at Kettle Cove, in Buzzards Bay. Juice and coffee were followed by quick swims as the water temperature was a rather nippy 68° F. We were under way at 11:15 am in a light NE breeze. Unfortunately, the breeze soon faded and the engine was on by 12:30 after a pathetically short sail. The buoys marking Megansett are not easy to see from a distance, and there is no anchoring allowed in the main harbor. My old friend John Honey had kindly reserved us a mooring in the inner harbor. At the narrow entrance to the harbor itself, there was only 1.5 feet of water under our 6-foot draft keel. We found mooring #48, and to our delight it actually had a pick up wand. We then spent a lovely evening with John and Betsy at their home a few blocks away, catching up on many a story. Saturday, July 12 (Day 4). Destination: Provincetown, MA Our alarm went off at 4:30 am and we dropped the mooring line at 4:45. It is vital to be in synch with the tides through the Cape Cod Canal. However, after moving less than 50 yards we were soon stuck in the mud! Paul backed down and stayed closer to the docks to get through the entrance with approximately nine inches of water under the keel. This is a tricky place for those not familiar with the shallow spots. We were out into the main portion of the Cape Cod Canal by 6 am. Going with the tide under power, we hit 10.2 knots over the ground. A splendid ride! We had light 3- to 5-knot winds crossing Mass Bay to Provincetown. Fortunately, we were in no hurry, and after much reaching in light air we arrived at 1:30 pm, dropped anchor in 15 feet of water, and paid out about 100 feet of rode and 45 feet of chain. The water was very clear and amazingly warm at 76° F. We puttered about, had a couple of wonderful swims, and prepared to go ashore. Meanwhile, John Honey called and reported that they had very strong gusty winds, and anticipated small craft warnings, thunderstorms and heavy rains for the next four days. Their yacht club cruise sadly decided to head back to Falmouth. What might this mean for us? As we were about to get in the dinghy, Paul said, “Wow, you can really see the bottom here!” I asked if we really knew what the tides were doing since in Narragansett Bay, we are used to only
Paul at the helm as Pleiades powers through the Cape Cod Canal with about 4 knots of favorable current under a brilliant blue sky and bright sun. © Nancy G. Kaull
4-foot tides. Paul recalled reading about 9-foot tides in Provincetown. We turned on the instruments to find we now had 18 inches under our 6-foot keel. Meanwhile, the winds had kicked up to 15 18 knots. While pulling up the anchor, “Wilson,” our fond name for the soccer ball in a net attached by a line to the anchor (so we always know where the anchor is located), got badly tangled around the chain and rode. I motored out to 19 feet depth – which is a long way out in Provincetown Bay – and drifted about while we both untangled Wilson from the rode. We ultimately re-anchored in 16 feet of water with a long fetch, but then encountered large rolling swells in this open anchorage. Surely, we were not going ashore in our inflatable with all this wind. So we called the marina to see if there were any moorings in the protected harbor, or slips available in the marina. Of course not, it is a summer weekend! The tide page on the GPS showed the tide going out for another hour, with high tide at midnight. We definitely needed a lot more rode out after sunset. That was easily done in the strong wind. Paul, who was quite confident in our Mantus anchor, went below for a nap. I took cross bearings on a church spire and a navigational light, and slept with one eye partly open in the cockpit doing anchor watch “just because.” This was another curiously adventuresome day. Sunday, July 13 (Day 5). Destination: Scituate, MA Our 25-pound Mantus anchor was extremely well buried in the sandy bottom. Even after hauling in about 130 feet of 5/8” diameter nylon rode and all but 15 feet of 5/16” chain, the anchor was still dug in. It took a mighty heave timed with a large swell to finally break the anchor free. We then had a great close reach toward Scituate Harbor with a first reef in the mainsail. The wind freshened at noon to 15 knots, then 20 with gusts to 25 by 2 pm. Perhaps this was the weather John Honey had warned us about. I called ahead to reserve a mooring. When we got near Scituate
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We encountered this very strong tidal rip just as we entered the Cape Cod Canal near Onset, MA. © Nancy G. Kaull
Harbor, we were amazed at the number of lobster pots as we furled the genoa and dropped, flaked, and secured the main. However, the density of lobster pots will be nothing compared to Maine! After entering the harbor, we were escorted to a great mooring next to the channel with a proper pick-up wand. Paul, who loves to swim, was astounded to find the water temperature in Scituate harbor was only 55° F! The sea temperature had dropped 21° F in only 21 NM as the crow flies. Neither of us can ever recall such a sharp ocean temperature gradient. Needless to say, there will be no swimming today. Sadly, Paul resigns himself to even colder water to come as we head north to Maine. The winds are expected to continue to be at least 15 knots through tomorrow. I am very glad my brother Bill will join us for the sail to Marblehead. I really like the idea of another strong fellow to help trim the sails. Bill is a good sailor who also still actively races. Monday, July 14 (Day 6). Destination: Marblehead, MA My sister Janet drove Bill to Scituate from Marblehead. I made sandwiches and packed them in the top of the icebox. We were now ready to go. Winds were forecast to be 10-15 knots with gusts to 20. Hopefully, this will be a great sail past the outer islands off Boston Harbor. We were underway at 9:30 am in a moderate 8-10 knot SW breeze. After a nice broad reach for a whopping 30 minutes, the wind quickly died away to less than 3 knots. We can’t believe that we evidently will need to motor all the way to Marblehead. Good company and nice chats notwithstanding, motoring for 3.5 hours is very monotonous for three people who love sailing. We rounded Marblehead Rock at 1:30 pm and proceeded to the town dock to top off diesel, fresh water, and to stash trash. Bill, who is a member, called the Eastern Yacht Club for a guest mooring. Once on land, he showed us the back of the Eastern where sadly an electrical fire on the first floor had gutted both the 2nd and 3rd floors. Fortunately, the trophies, paintings, and artifacts were saved by the fire fighters and were temporarily
housed in the Peabody-Essex Museum. This will be a very expensive restoration. At Bill’s house, I did some boat laundry. His neighbor Bob kindly offered us freshly caught haddock for dinner. I went to the Community Store to re-supply fresh fruit, veggies, and rum. Bill made a great dinner of the haddock, baking it with lemon, salt and pepper, crushed Pepperidge Farm stuffing, and melted butter. He is good! Meanwhile, his wife Annie returned from the Eastern Yacht Club cruise to Maine and proclaimed to us the beauty of it all. Previews of coming attractions! After quick showers, Bill drove us back to the Eastern YC, where the launch driver then took us out to Pleiades in an especially dense fog and light drizzle. We slept well. Tuesday, July 15 (Day 7). Destination: Gosport, Isles of Shoals, NH Morning in a dense fog did not break so much as it dripped, so we puttered about tidying up down below, hoping it would clear. The harbor fog finally thinned and although we could see fog on the ocean side of the Neck, we decided to drop the mooring line at 9:45 after making note of the boats located near our EYC guest mooring should we have to return to the same spot. The ocean fog remained as we left the harbor. Never actually seeing Marblehead Rock, we motored slowly to Bell No. 1. The fog lifted a bit, allowing about 0.5 NM visibility as we sailed past Bell No. 2 to our turning point. We were heading north when the winds died and the leftover seas remained sloppy. We motored for a while. Around noon the SW winds picked up. We tacked downwind, sailing at 6-7 knots and hitting a speedy 8.2 knots a few times. By 5 pm squalls abounded all around. It was time to furl the jib and reef the mainsail. We then discovered the furling line was jammed! Nancy went forward, unwound the furling line, and re-wound it, checking to see if it was clear on each wrap. After sitting at the bow for an hour, she was drenched. The wind was building and we were nearing Isles of Shoals, but the furling line jammed again, and it was clear that we had to get the jib down, so we decided to drop it on deck. As I eased the jib halyard Nancy could not gather the foot and leech in fast enough in the strong winds, so a portion of the jib fell into the water, and was too heavy for her to drag aboard. Fortunately, we were still in deep water about 2 NM from White Island, so with the engine in neutral we both wrestled the jib aboard. I returned to the helm while Nancy used the furling line to secure the jib snugly to the starboard lifelines. The solid boom vang had also somehow come loose. There were more squalls ahead while we were still about 1.5 NM from Gosport. We carefully powered through the narrow channel between Star Island and Lunging Island into Gosport Harbor at 7:30 pm. This really is a very beautiful and extremely well protected harbor, surrounded on nearly all sides as it is by Star, Cedar, Smuttynose (love that name!), and Appledore islands. There were about 25 deep-water moorings, with only
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five other sailboats and three powerboats present. However, we looked like a sloppy ship with the main hastily flaked in the rain, and the jib tied in a sad wet wad on deck. However, some hot tea, cheese and crackers, and much hot soup made for a tasty dinner after a sometimes stressful day. We learned a few lessons: 1. Furl or douse the jib immediately, and reef the mainsail when squalls are first sighted. 2. Have spare sail ties available for use as emergency tie-downs. 3. Always keep moderate tension in the furling line while unfurling, to avoid overwraps. 4. Have a spare boathook in case one is lost picking up a mooring without a pickup wand. 5. Nancy needs to practice using the VHF more, to be prepared in an emergency. 6. There is no cell phone service in Gosport. Wednesday, July 16 (Day 8). Lay day in Gosport, NH This is definitely a true lay day. Besides being very heavily fogged in in Gosport Harbor, we have the various problems from yesterday to fix. Paul saw a patch of sun and optimistically hung out our damp clothes to dry on the lifelines, only to have a heavy downpour arrive shortly thereafter. The day pretty much was a series of alternating fog-rain, fog-rain. We had a few tiny leaks, mostly at the shroud bases (probably tired butyl rubber sealant?), some more in the Vberth, and at the salon overhead hatch. This time we carefully unrolled the entire furling line on deck to eliminate all overrides, re-coiled it properly and snugly on the furling drum, raised the jib in very light air while still on the mooring, and then neatly furled it snugly around the headstay. I also reattached the solid Garhauer boom vang, using a locknut this time. We also unfurled the mainsail from the boom, dumped much rainwater out, and then carefully flaked and secured it on the boom, and stowed all lines properly. I also made a new preventer of the correct length. Pleiades was finally looking shipshape and a bit more like a proper yacht. The weather continued with fog and rain all day, with plenty of time to make a simmering pot of spaghetti sauce whose fragrance wafted everywhere below. We missed the solar panel’s output today and thus had to run the engine for about three hours to keep the house battery voltage above 13.0 volts. It may be wet and foggy, but Gosport Harbor and her surrounding islands are very beautiful even in their current monochrome gray. This was a terrific reading day. It was also good to snuggle under both the quilt and the very comfy Union College garnet blanket. The butter, which had intentionally been left out in the galley to soften for breakfast, was really hard in the morning. We must be near Maine! ■Nancy G. Kaull and Dr. Paul F. Jacobs are the co-authors of Voyages: Stories of ten Sunsail owner cruises. This excellent book is available at Amazon. com, and you’ll find several excerpts at windcheckmagazine.com. windcheckmagazine.com
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Reliance Rides Again By Tom Darling On my way through Bristol, RI last fall, I stopped at the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame. On the door of a shed at 28 Burnside Street holding a rehabbed Fish Class, a sign read “The Reliance Restoration Project.” I looked inside…nothing, but I made a note to return. In late April, what I found in the Museum’s collection is a vessel that will never touch the water, although it represents the apex of American yacht design at the turn of the 20th Century. It is the 33-foot long model of Reliance, the subject of author Christopher Pastore’s superb book Temple to the Wind and the largest America’s Cup yacht ever built. The model is the result of a campaign that started in 1999, and under the eye of Project Designer Arthur “Sandy” Lee over the last five years, has emerged as the most spectacular yachting model in the world. The 1:6 scale model of Reliance now perches on a cradle at the north end of the Museum’s main exhibition hall, surrounded by exhibits showing the details of the original’s massive wooden spars, the building plans and vital statistics. It is a work in progress and a labor of love for a dedicated group of volunteers working to preserve the Herreshoff heritage of daring technology and beautiful yachts. A refresher on the history of the original Reliance is as follows: A syndicate of New York Yacht Club members headed by C. Oliver Iselin and including Rockefellers, Wiedners and other Gilded Age yachting enthusiasts, commissioned Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. on October 16, 1902. Designed by Nathanael Greene Herreshoff and built in an astonishing 194 days, Reliance beat her predecessors, Columbia and Constitution, in the Defender Trials Just a few of the custom-made fittings © Bob Baglia
Dangerously speedy: Reliance storming past the Brenton Reef light ship, 1903. © Nathaniel Livermore Stebbins
to face Sir Thomas Lipton in his third attempt with a boat named Shamrock to win the Cup. In three races in August and September 1903, skipper Charlie Barr and the crew of Reliance sent the tea tycoon back to the drawing board. Reliance sported an awe-inspiring set of vital statistics: Length Overall: 200 feet Mast Height: 202 feet Waterline Length: 90 feet Sail Area: 16,159 square feet (more than twice the area of the later J boats) Displacement: 169 tons Crew: 64 To put the physical presence of Reliance in perspective, her fully rigged silhouette would be roughly that of the Space Shuttle. My return visit was days before the unveiling of the model I dubbed “Reliance X,” scheduled for the Museum’s 2016 Opening Day on May 1. The model was up on its cradle with a maze of rigging being installed. The dimensions of the model are 1:6 to scale. The noteworthy numbers for Reliance X are: • Length Overall, stern to bowsprit tip: 33 feet, with 9 feet of bowsprit • Length on Deck: 24 feet – the Reliance Project team jokes that they built a “J/24,” albeit a longer, flatter, scow-shaped hull form that was the result of the prevailing design rule in 1903, the Seawanhaka Rule, named by the officers of the yacht club on New York’s Oyster Bay. • Weight of Hull: 800 pounds of fiberglass, with a 1,500-pound steel keel, and about 300 pounds of internal ballast of
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This amazing 1:6 scale model of the largest America’s Cup yacht ever built is on display in the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame’s Hall of Boats. © Bob Baglia
bolts. One is able to walk on the deck and it’s rock solid, although I was afraid it would be like walking on someone’s priceless antique rug • Spinnaker Pole: about 8 ½ feet of spruce. Downwind, Reliance carried an array of poles, with the largest a 83 ½-foot long concoction of Douglas fir and Sitka spruce, tapered on the inside and built with transverse bulkheads on the inside every few feet, a stunning piece of woodworking. Both the original boat, whose plans are displayed alongside the model, and the model itself, quickly use up all the superlatives one has in one’s sailing dictionary. What did its backers say about the boat in 1903? According to one Cornelius Vanderbilt, Reliance was a “freak,” “built for 330 days of sailing.” “Call the boat a freak, anything you like,” said Vanderbilt, “but we cannot handicap ourselves, even if our boat is only fit for the junk heap the day after the race.” Reliance was dangerously speedy, but sailors had been killed in prior Cups so Herreshoff was encouraged by the syndicate owners to dial the power in the rig back a bit. Reliance actually only sailed for 174 days, was hauled out in September, 1903 and scrapped in 1913. The model, with its gleaming white topsides, pale yellow deck and gold bottom, gives the impression of a jewel-like fairy tale craft which duplicates the sailing technology of more than 100 years ago in exquisite detail. The team that Sandy assembled to bring this model to life has included sailmakers and a silversmith, a costume designer, and many engineers. Sandy ticked through the leaders behind each component of Reliance X; there were over 30 team members, too many to list in this article, so my apologies to those not listed in this account. The local marine industry pitched in with resources and manpower to
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build this tribute to “The Wizard of Bristol.” Among the team leaders were: • Sails: Steve Thurston – From the oldest name in Rhode Island sailmaking, Thurston’s grandfather was a sailmaker at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. • Winches & Hardware: Burr Sebring – The retired director of design at Gorham Silver and a silversmith, Sebring machined the parts and made the turnbuckles, as well as the hundreds of hooks and shackles. Another master metal craftsman, Mike Mirman, cast 1,500 bronze pieces using the lost wax process to produce bollards and winch bodies. • Blocks: Sandy Lee – On Sandy’s workbench next to the model, I saw a bewildering array of miniature wooden, bronze sheave blocks, numbered 1 to 146. Each block exterior was carved from wood, varnished and fastened around the sheave. Sandy produced every last one. To give you a sense of scale, three mini Reliance blocks are roughly the size of a Harken bullet block. • Crew Figures: The most amazing facet of this project was the commitment to accuracy. On top of 60 GI Joe figures donated by local toy giant Hasbro, sculptor Tom Tsuchiya created the faces of the crewmembers while Denise Bolduc, an ace seamstress, created the sailing costumes of the to-scale crew, including Charlie Barr in the very suit he wore in America’s Cup competition. • Running Rigging: One of Captain Nat Herreshoff’s unique practices, much like Henry Ford in Detroit, was his complete vertical integration. In his factory, he made everything but the sailcloth. The sails for the original Reliance – six mains, 10 jibs, and balloon jibs in an era before spinnakers were made of synthetic material – were all made in Project Designer Sandy Lee spent a year the Lowell textile transposing the parts and cordage lists for the mills, finished original boat into the dimensions to recreate them to scale. © Bob Baglia and rigged on the boat in Bristol. As for the fittings, the Museum displays the array of hardware produced in-house, from cleats to blocks to trim pieces, on a wall display. For the scale model, Sandy had to piece together the equivalent at full scale of many miles of rigging with the old parts list and cordage charts from 1903. He showed me the
two original documents that he worked from, the block list and the line chart. There in handwriting were, system by system, the requirements to put together a rig that stood over 200 feet tall. Capt. Nat did no rigging diagrams, essentially making it up as he went along. It took Sandy a year to transpose the parts and cordage lists for the original boat into the dimensions to make them to scale. The result was rigging diagrams that look more like spider webs and in many cases are not much larger. The masthead diagram is a maze of blocks, tangs and halyards. Looking at the model on its high-tech stand, built by a local engineering company and with its temporary mast touching the ceiling of the shed, one thinks of the joke of the guy building a boat in the basement and realizing that he could not get it out. In this case, the actual hull was molded in a Burnside Street shed up the hill. With 12 coats of paint and endless sanding by Itchiban Yacht Painters in Bristol, the hull has a grand prix finish. The model was then moved with a forklift to the Museum floor for rigging. When I arrived, they had just stepped the interim mast, which extended to the roof, and started the task of rigging the boat. The future location of the model must take into account that the 37-foot high mast cannot be accommodated in its current location. The magnificence of the model, and its context in the historical progression of massive metal-hulled yachts produced by Herreshoff, call for a unique display solution. The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. produced 37 large sail and steam vessels in 1902 and ’03, but Reliance was by far the most prominent and stole the show in the public’s eye. The Burnside site in Bristol where Reliance and now the model were created has a special meaning for me personally. In the early 1960s, my father, Wells Darling ran a fledgling Pearson Yachts after Grumman Allied Industries bought the originator of the Triton from the two Pearson cousins, Clint and Everett, who started the company in the Herreshoff yards. Many a Triton, the first mass-produced fiberglass auxiliary, was built at the Burnside location, along with early Ensigns. The Reliance Restoration Project was made possible by support from the Bartram Family in honor of J. Burr Bartram, NYYC Commodore in 1957-58. Commodore Bartram was instrumental in reviving racing for the America’s Cup in 1958, and spearheaded the design and construction of the 12 Metre Intrepid and was a member of the syndicate for Courageous, the Defender in 1974. Visitors to the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame can see the Reliance model in the Museum’s Hall of Boats (spring hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm). The Museum’s website (herreshoff.org) and excellent blog (therelianceproject.com) call it “Bristol’s Super Yacht.” The model will remain in the Hall of Boats while a permanent location is arranged. A final note: If you find yourself with a Rhode Island State Quarter, flip it over. That’s Reliance on the back. ■ Tom Darling races IODs in the Western Long Island Sound and Nantucket fleets and crews on a classic wooden Alerion sloop in Nantucket Harbor.
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Singles Under Sail has a Busy Season Planned By Joy Sherman With new board members elected for 2016, Singles Under Sail Club is ramping up its summer boating and social calendar. SUS has been in operation since 1987, with the mission of bringing single people with an interest in boating and sailing together, and providing opportunities to share those activities. The new board members include Vice Commodore Teresa Nilla, President Rick Takatsch, Director of Sailing Events Lynda Cesiro, Director of Public Relations Joy Sherman, Director of Special Events Cherie Flavin, and Director of Skippers Michael Smith. Returning board members are Commodore Peter Luciano, Treasurer Chip Munk, Secretary Joanna Romersa, Membership Co-Chairs Leisa Bell and Ginny Cameron, Education Director Tom Zagaroli, Programs Director Terry Cotterall Lagana, Newsletter Editor Melissa Donovan, and Special Events Assistant Director Marie Cunliffe. SUS is a great club for sailing opportunities, and it’s getting better every year. This year we’ve implemented a new interactive calendar on the website, through which crew and skippers can connect directly for sailing opportunities. Our upcoming social and sailing events include an Independence Day weekend party at the picturesque and friendly Echo Bay Yacht Club in New Rochelle, NY, and a 9-day Westerly Cruise to Upper and Lower New York Harbor. There are many overnight weekend Sailaways planned, along with a 9-day Easterly Cruise to historic Mystic Seaport. If you’re not sure about overnights, there are lots of opportunities for members to experience day or evening sails all summer long. There are many terrific skippers, with boats from 16 to 50 feet. One of the requirements of SUS that sets us apart from other sailing clubs for singles is you must obtain your Safe Boating Certificate within your first year of membership in order to remain a member. This ensures the club remains focused on its number one goal of bringing people together for sailing. When winter comes along, we continue with many social activities such as house parties and theme dances. Many members plan sailing trips to the Caribbean, or travel to other non-sailing destinations. Last winter, many members went to Mystic Seaport’s Ships, Clocks & Stars exhibit. If you’re a boat owner who has been challenged to find crew during the summer, SUS is a fantastic way to meet experienced crew who (by the way) are eager to help get your vessel ready for the season! If you’re without a boat but love to sail or have always wanted to learn, there are many opportunities to meet the skippers and get out on the water. Here’s what some members are saying: Lynda – SUS has been a lifesaver (yes, pun intended) that afforded this single girl the opportunity to sail the ships of the rich and (not so) famous of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Not only do I not own a boat, I didn’t even know my stern from my bow. This past winter, I
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sailed with SUS members in the Abacos. Ginny – I joined Singles Under Sail 10 years ago, and this club has changed my life. I had no previous experience, and sailing has enriched my life. I have met wonderful people and made dear friends. Peter – From the beginning, I found in SUS a group of friendly fellow boaters who were there for me in a time of need. That relationship has matured over time, and SUS offers me available crew and I offer opportunities to sail on my sailboat La Buona Vita. This relationship is key to our club’s success. I have been Lead Skipper as well as Commodore – my way of giving back. SUS President Rick Takatsch – When I joined SUS over five years ago, I was newly divorced and recently moved to Fairfield County, and a boat owner looking for crew. I found SUS members to be very friendly and the skippers very helpful to find dockage for my boat. Very quickly I felt like I was part of a new family. There were many sailing events to keep me out on the water, and a nice amount of social events. After a few years, I joined the board as Director of Skippers and helped get the club back to cruising to New York Harbor and the Hudson River as well as our easterly destinations. After two years, I became President of this wonderful club. We are making changes to give the club a fresh look while continuing our focus on fun sailing events with a good mix of social events. SUS meets from January through November on the third Thursday of the month for excellent speaker programs. April through October, we meet on the first Thursday of the month for a social meeting, including educational and fun activities related to sailing. You can find SUS at singlesundersail.org, on our Facebook page, and at Meetup. The SUS voicemail is 203-847-3456. ■ Joy Sherman learned to sail and drive powerboats at age 7, and spent time as a child living aboard her father’s 60-foot wooden powerboat in the Bahamas and Miami. While studying photography at Rhode Island School of Design, she paid for photo supplies by restoring wooden sailboats at a nearby marina. After college, she worked aboard large luxury yachts as a stewardess, chef and first mate. After securing her USCG Master 100-ton license, she purchased Hado, a Pearson Alberg and started Joyride Charters in Westbrook, CT (joyridecharters.com). Joyride Charters has been introducing folks to sailing through private charters and lessons for over ten years. Joy has sailed thousands of miles on many different sailing vessels, and is a member of Singles Under Sail and Corinthians Sailing Club.
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From the Log of Persevere: Carnival in Martinique By Colin Rath Editor’s note: This is the thirteenth installment in a series of dispatches from the Rath family (Colin & Pam, daughters Breana, Meriel and Nerina), who departed Stamford, CT in the fall of 2014 for a worldwide cruise aboard their Hanse 545 Persevere. You’ll find previous articles at windcheckmagazine.com. We arrived in Martinique at 4 am and decided to head into the marina. We were advised not to do this since the harbor is full of sandbars and reefs, but the girls had had enough of the choppy seas and wanted to sleep motionless for once. We entered very slowly, and with the aid of GPS docking was semi-easily achieved. We could see the shells of other boats that were not as successful. The cats immediately jumped ship upon landing at the gas dock for dry, stationary land (no worries, they returned later when they were hungry – no desertion here). The next morning we were greeted by the other Atlantic Odyssey boats when we docked at our slip; rum punch and celebration began. “Welcome to the Caribbean,” as Capt. Jack Sparrow says. It was Carnival time anyway. We boarded the local bus and water taxi over to Port de France to join in. This is a three-day celebration with dance groups from all over the island strutting their best with food and drink. We lost Kirk in Martinique for three days. (My old friend
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Kirk Kelly had joined us in Tenerife for our transatlantic passage.) He turned up later, broke and wearing new clothes he bought in a local gift shop. He’d had a lot of fun with the locals and sleeping on the beach. In Carnival, each dance group had about 100 members in costume dancing in choreographed routines that evolved as they moved on. Every group had full bands dancing with them and floats…a little like Mardi Gras floats, but with a lot more energy and more skin. The women wore next to nothing except glitter and feathers. This was Carnival in Martinique, a small island – the one in Trinidad is said to be the best. However, people have been known to get killed there. Martinique is safe; just don’t
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be stupid and flash jewelry or money, basically same as you would do in Manhattan. Later, we checked out the Seven Sisters waterfall inland, toured the rum factory (there is one of these on every Caribbean island) and after a week of discovery (and free dockage thanks to Atlantic Odyssey) we set sail for St Lucia. Kirk’s wife and youngest son were meeting him there for spring break. St. Lucia is semi-safe on the scale of the lower Caribbean islands. Grenada and Martinique are safest, St Lucia is below, and St. Vincent is on the bottom. St. Lucia is a nice place to hang out on the beach, windsurf and catch up with the Kellys. It’s also a good place to provision, although there is not much more. If you go out at night, make sure that you are in a group. Locals prey on tourists if you are alone – they call it payday. Unfortunately, Kirk was mugged while going to his hotel alone late at night. They knocked him down and cut the pockets off his shorts to get a cell phone and credit cards. Anyway, after a week it was time to shove off. The girls wanted to see all the locations for Pirates of the Caribbean at St. Vincent and Mustique. Willilabou Bay on St. Vincent is where they filmed the scene of entering Port Royal. You know, the fort with pirates hanging from the arch as Capt. Jack Sparrow sails in at the beginning of the first movie and tries to escape the first time of many. Well, we sailed into the bay at roughly 11 pm and started to anchor, when a guy in a motorboat came by to help with the stern anchor. After a few minutes of help, he asked for a tip. We offered $20 (generous, I thought), except he wanted more and we eventually gave him $50. The next morning we woke up and saw the arch and what was left of the dock from the film. In reality, the rest of the
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set was green screen. Disappointed, we left the next morning. In retrospect, we got off easy – one week later a sailor was murdered exactly at that same spot. So, we went further down the chain and checked out Mustique. Next stop was Grenada, home of Ronald Reagan’s overwhelming invasion of 17 Cuban civil engineers. We went to the airfield where the Cuban cargo plane remains from the invasion, stripped of anything of value. The airport is now used as a drag strip by the locals to show off their cars on Saturday night. It was interesting to hear the Grenadian version of the battle…a little different than popular American lore. We loved Grenada – super friendly people, not expensive and a lot to see, especially the rainforests with the monkeys. Prickly Pear Bay offers great anchorage, and a lot of Australians and Brits that have been cruising for over 10 years were anchored there for the season. I even found a couple that had been at sea for 30 years – an amazing subculture of really happy people. The girls enjoyed the chocolate factory tour in Grenada, Kirk and I enjoyed the rum factory, and everyone enjoyed the waterfalls. It was becoming a pattern and Kirk had to go back to reality. He had been with us a little over ten weeks, and the girls were sorry to see him go. He got a haircut, cleaned himself off and flew back to upstate New York, just in time to get the last of winter. It was time to start making our way to the Panama Canal for our crossing on April 10. ■ Look for updates on Persevere’s journey in future issues of WindCheck, and track their progress on their Facebook page, “Persevere60545.”
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Sailing is in my blood, but I learned what I know from my dad By Rick Mannoia We’ve been a sailing family since the early 1960s. My dad’s first sailboat was a single sail ‘Sea Snark.’ The Snark was a small Styrofoam boat…similar to a Sunfish, but not nearly as sailable. We bought it for $50 from a guy down the street from our house in East Islip, NY and carried it home. We were so happy... our first boat! I helped my dad fiberglass it to keep the Styrofoam from falling apart. We’d carry it on top of our 1959 Studebaker Lark down to the Connetquot River for launching. My dad, along with my uncles Jim and Artie, flipped the Snark one windy day when they ventured into the open waters of Great South Bay. The mast fell off and Dad, in frustration, gave the boat to the kids that rescued them. Our next boat was a 19-foot wooden Cape Cod sailboat with a monstrous iron centerboard. We had this big, heavy crank that would ratchet the centerboard. I swear that was the hardest crank I’ve ever turned but I would never tell Dad it was too hard. I’d crank with all my might. Dad named this boat The Queen Mamie after my mom, and she proved to be a great sailing sloop. With her iron centerboard, we could handle just about any wind the Great South Bay would throw at us. The Mamie was a very strong, old-fashioned wooden boat. We’d sand, chip, grind and chemically treat the bottom to try and remove the years of Red-Lead paint on the bottom. Dad, always the scientist, put fiberglass on the Mamie to help make her watertight. It’s a wonder we’re still alive after chipping all that lead paint and handling those toxic chemicals. The Mamie was a wet boat, and my mom bought us all kinds of foul weather gear. We looked like real sailors. Sometimes I’d freeze being wet with the wind chill, but it was the time of my life. I loved sailing with Dad. We’d sail over to Fire Island and beach the boat on the shore and go exploring. My Aunt Mary bought a summer house at the beach in Saltaire and we’d sail over to visit with her and my uncle. We’d beach the boat in a cove called Clam Pond. That boat earned its keep in clams and fish. We’d bring garbage pails and fill them with clams or fish, then go home and eat. We’d always have a house full of people and being Italian, we knew how to eat. My dad eventually and traded Mamie in for a 22-foot Rhodes Continental, the Queen Mamie Too. For us, it was a big beautiful boat, but in reality it was one of the prototypes and the builder hadn’t worked out the kinks. We were able to sleep four people comfortably in the cabin and two outside. We’d bring sleeping bags and a Coleman lantern and camp out for the night. Life was great. Once, when my mom came out (we’d call Mom the Chicken of the Sea because she was always afraid) we slept over at the beach. The night was calm, but Mom 34 June 2016 WindCheck Magazine
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refused to sleep in the cabin. She spent the night half asleep outside in the damp overnight air. Mom wasn’t into sailing. Dad kept experimenting with new ways to improve the boat. Some ideas worked better than others. The Mamie Too had a very light bottom, and Dad built a custom rudder and a centerboard that he filled with about 600 pounds of lead. One day, I lost steerage and control. It looked like we were being followed by a 6-foot shark, but it was really half of the centerboard. It had split its seams and we were dragging the casing alongside. Pretty funny. The Mamie Too was fast in a light breeze, but if it started to blow she was hard to control. She was big and wide, but didn’t have enough bottom to stand up to the wind. I used the Mamie Too as a clam boat and she helped me get through one year of college. We dug a lot of clams and caught tons of fish – she earned her keep. I flipped her in a thunderstorm; I think it was in the summer of 1980. That was one of the worst days of my life. My young son Richard, only 4 at the time, was trapped in the cabin and was standing on the ceiling. I swam under the boat and came up into the air pocket in the cabin to save him. We had to go under again just to come up outside. I don’t wish that on anyone. I met my wife Denise in the summer of 1988. I fell in love with her; she fell in love with sailing. Yes, the Queen Mamie Too was a great boat. She was stolen in the fall of 2005. Some kids must have taken her out of the marina during a nor’easter. When we found her derelict hull, her sails were torn, shrouds and rudder broken off. There was nothing left. I sold her on eBay to a father and son from Kentucky. They were lake sailors. Best of luck, Queen Mamie Too. We spent the summer without a boat (my first boatless summer in nearly 40 years) and bought a little motorboat and trailer in the fall of 2006, The Only One. We used The Only One for the fall, caught some fish and took her over to the beach. Not being motorboaters, we sold her on eBay the next spring. We live in Fleming Island, FL now and sail a Morgan 27. Sailing is in my blood, but I learned what I know from my dad. ■ Rick Mannoia sails on Florida’s St. Johns River and has fond memories of sailing on Long Island’s Great South Bay. windcheckmagazine.com
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The Boating Barrister Bob Marley and the Lemon Boat By John K. Fulweiler Monsieur Marley was spot on when he sang about how everything is just for a while. (“Real Situation,” Uprising by Bob Marley & the Wailers on Island Records, 1980) He’s a right Rastafarian, but I can’t catch his tune. All my life (and it’s a problem) I build and create for some sort of transatlantic passage when I know my voyage is just a port-to-port call. I reach for 3M’s 5200 when simple caulk would do; I spin a lock washer on when it’ll be thirty years before that nut ever backs off; I spray the third coat; I rig a secondary fuel filter. Heck, it’s like I’m prepping for a lifetime when I’m already more than halfway through the one I’ve been allotted. Problem is, anything less works at me. Sometimes – Nay, a lot of times – boat owners will call my office and unfold unfortunate scenarios involving uninsured losses associated with newly purchased vessels. These are vessels that maybe weren’t put together right and have been a problem since purchase. The problems run the gamut from exhaust riser corrosion and fiberglass delamination to stress cracks and rudder quadrant failures. And in every scenario, the boat’s been back to the dealer or manufacturer a half-dozen times chasing this or that, and all for naught. “It’s just not the boat I thought I was buying,” is the kind of refrain I hear. Thing is, there are remedies available. Unlike the woman who’s violated the navigational warranty in her insurance policy, I have some sharp tools to reach for when you tell me the boat you have isn’t the one you bought. One of the sharpest is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal law. Most new boat builds come with a warranty and this Act steps into the fray when the warranty repairs aren’t fixing the problems. The Act allows for a refund or a replacement when your boat can’t be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts and like catalyst is to cooking epoxy, the Act’s kick is the ability to recover attorneys’ fees. Typically, a downstream purchaser of a vessel can still look to this Act if the original warranty was transferred to her as part of the sale. In addition, some state law remedies may be available under what’s commonly referred to as “lemon laws.” These state laws don’t always apply to boats, so it’s important to read and understand the state statute before picking a path forward. There’s also the potential for remedies arising under the Uniform Commercial Code allowing a boat owner to not only pursue claims for breach of express warranty, but breach of implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The point is, an admiralty lawyer has some options in assisting an owner with a defective vessel. For the owner, the key in these situations is perspective and planning. No one should chase a claim on principle, because principle is a fluky wind that
won’t have enough juice to get you back to the mooring. That is, no matter how hot you are right now, you’re going to run out of principle and so the strategy you elect in remedying your vessel problems should be analytical. I say, wade gingerly into the admiralty litigation waters. Consider first making a list of all the defects you’ve identified on your vessel, along with the dates on which repairs were attempted. Next, arrange the list weighing the most serious issues (say, delamination) ahead of other issues (like a faulty windshield wiper). This list will help keep you honest and allow you to objectively measure the scope and seriousness of your craft’s ailments. Plus, arranging the list by date will help you separate that feeling your vessel is always breaking down from the reality. If your vessel is tendered for repairs, you may wish to consider following up in writing to confirm the date the defect was identified, the date the vessel was tendered for repair, and the outcome of that repair effort. Consider too that in many situations, the less said, the better. Long narratives of your hours-long wait for a tow and stories of missed vacations might best be summarized in simple sentences. That boats aren’t cars is obvious in the cool light of day, but when passions are hot and the family is grumbling about why you didn’t spring for the pool instead of this forty feet of floating finance, take a breath. Carefully consider the kind and history of your vessel’s troubles, and don’t hesitate to contact a maritime attorney as a sounding board. Any admiralty attorney worth their salt will take your call and give you, at least, a gut check on the situation. Of course, if all else fails, Bob Marley is there to remind you that everything is just for a while. This article is provided for your general information, is not legal opinion and should not be relied upon. Always seek legal counsel to understand your rights and remedies. Underway and making way. ■
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John K. Fulweiler, Esq. is a licensed captain and a Proctor-In-Admiralty. His legal practice is devoted to maritime law and he represents individuals and marine businesses throughout the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. He does not represent insurance companies. He may be reached anytime at 1-800-383-MAYDAY (6293),or at his Newport, Rhode Island desk at 401-667-0977 or john@saltwaterlaw.com.
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Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse By Eric Jay Dolin Published by Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2016 425 pages hardcover $29.95 Reviewed by Dan McFadden Lighthouses have a peculiar hold on the imagination. Perhaps it’s the loneliness of the location, or the solitary nature of the task of lighting up the night, but who hasn’t gazed at a lighthouse and contemplated what it would be like to live there? For those who have had that wonder, Eric Jay Dolin (Leviathan, When America First Met China) has written a thorough, yet entertaining, chronicle of the history of American lighthouses. Marking the 300th anniversary of the lighting of the first lighthouse on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor, Brilliant Beacons covers the entire span of time up to the present day. Noting that lighthouses are simultaneously a signal of safety and a warning of imminent threat, Dolin delves into the crucial role these beacons play in the lives of mariners and the maritime community. A major theme is how the history of lighthouses parallels the growth of the United States. One of the new Congress’s first acts in 1789 was to pass the Lighthouse Act, recognizing their importance of safe navigation to trade and national defense. As the country expanded, so too did the federal commitment to building and maintaining the lighthouse infrastructure. The story of lighthouses is one of technology and engineering. Dolin relates the evolution of lighting mechanics as illuminants went from whale and vegetable oils to petroleum products and finally electricity. A highlight is the development of lamps that could focus and project a beam miles offshore. The Fresnel lens, an innovation Dolin describes as “one of the most important and strikingly beautiful inventions of the nineteenth century,” effectively solved that problem. Each lighthouse tells a story of its unique location and purpose, yet the real characters in the book are people behind the structures: engineers, mariners, politicians – good and bad – and, most of all, the keepers, many of whom faced loneliness, monotony, isolation, acts of war, and deadly storms, to name just a few of the challenges of keeping the lights lit. Brilliant Beacons is generously illustrated and the photographs and drawings enhance the reader’s enjoyment and understanding. Anyone who likes a good story well told will be pleased with Brilliant Beacons, which is available at the Maritime Bookstore at Mystic Seaport or by calling 860-572-5386. ■
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from the captain of the port
The Rules of the Road – Set to Poetry
By Vincent Pica Commodore, First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Over 130 years ago, Captain George Eldridge set to poetry the most essential aspect of the Rules of the Road (COLREGs.) From this, the renowned Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book, the most respected tide and current guide since 1874, was born. I’ve had one at the helm of my vessels since, well, I can’t remember that far back. Here is what the Captain penned, and the dissection…
When all three lights I see ahead, I turn to Starboard and show my Red. Green to Green, Red to Red, Perfect Safety – Go Ahead.
But if to Starboard Red appear, It is my duty to keep clear – To act as judgment says is proper: To Port or Starboard, Back or Stop her.
And if upon my Port is seen A Steamer’s Starboard light of Green, I hold my course and watch to see * That Green to Port stays Clear of me.
Both in safety and in doubt Always keep a good look out. In danger, with no room to turn, Ease her, Stop her, Go Astern.
Rule 14!
Rule 15(a)!
Rule 15(b)!
Rule 5!
* “There’s nought for me to do but see” is the original version. Rule 13 - Overtaking Bottom line, if you are overtaking another vessel, you are the GiveWay vessel. Here are three ways to tell who is who: 1. At night, you can see a white light and no red or green side lights. The white light is either an anchor light or it is the stern light. You are overtaking that vessel. Don’t hit her! 2. During the day, if at a distance you see an uninterrupted wake from one side of the boat to the other, you are overtaking her. If you see a break in the middle of the wake, you are not. (see rule 14 below!) 3. When in doubt, assume you are the overtaking vessel and act accordingly. Rule 14 - Head-On When two vessels are on opposite compass courses, this is a problem. Here are three ways to tell what’s what:
1. At night, if you see three lights – red, green and a white
light above them, you are definitely heading straight at each other. 2. During the day, if at a distance you see an interrupted wake in the middle of the boat’s aspect, you are very likely heading right at each other. That break is the bow cutting through the water. 3. When in doubt, assume you are on reciprocal courses and act accordingly. In this situation, both vessels are “Give-Way” and both are required, where conditions permit, to turn to starboard and open up a passing lane between them. Remember, take “early and substantial” action so that your maneuver is “telegraphed” to the other skipper. Rule 15 - Crossing When two vessels appear to be heading across each other’s paths, this is by definition a crossing situation, but how can you tell if you are actually on a collision course? Here are three ways to determine who’s who: 1. At night, if you see a red light and a white light above it and trailing behind, you are crossing each other’s path and she is the Stand-On vessel (red means stop!) You are thus the Give-Way. If you see a green and a white light above it and trailing behind, you have a crossing situation where you are the Stand-On vessel – but keep an eye on her always! During the day, you can obviously see if the vessel is crossing your path on your starboard side (you are Give-Way) or your port (you are Stand-On.) 2. Mark the other boat’s progress against something fixed on your boat – a cleat, a stanchion – anything that is traveling with you. If the opposing boat continues to hover on or around that fixed mark as you both continue your course and speed, a collision is imminent! If still in doubt, watch the land behind her. If she appears to be gaining on the land, she will pass ahead of you. If she seems to be falling back against the land, she’ll pass behind you. If the land is unchanged against her course over the water, sound collision alarm! 3. When in doubt, assume you are on a collision course and act accordingly. In this situation, the Give-Way vessel is, by preference, to turn to starboard (towards the Stand-On boat) and go behind her. Remember – take “early and substantial” action so that your maneuver is “telegraphed” to the other skipper. Granted, you can’t reduce an inch of regulations to four stanzas, completely, but these words are the essential elements of what the rules are all about – avoiding a collision at sea! ■ Captain Ed Cubanski is the Captain of the Port and Sector Commander for US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound. Captain Cubanski is responsible for all active-duty, reservist and auxiliary Coast Guard personnel within the Sector. As Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary First District, Southern Region, Vin Pica works closely with Captain Cubanski and his staff to promote boating safety in the waters between Connecticut, Long Island and 200 nautical miles offshore. Sector Long Island Sound Command Center can be reached 24 hours a day at 203-468-4401.
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11th HOUR RACING Makes an Impact at Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in New York City What do oysters, renewable energy, foiling catamarans and ocean health have in common? They are all central elements of the innovative sponsorship model between 11th Hour Racing and Land Rover BAR, which features sustainability at its core. Both organizations participated in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, May 6-8, in New York City with two clear objectives: harnessing the power of sport to promote positive change to our oceans, and of course to win! “11th Hour Racing has demonstrated how social, economic and environmental responsibility can be built in – not as afterthoughts – but as key ingredients to a successful sports program,” said Wendy Schmidt, Co-Founder of 11th Hour Racing, President of The Schmidt Family Foundation, and Co-Founder of the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI). Through a rich portfolio of sponsorships, grantees and ambassadors, 11th Hour Racing supports the transition toward clean water systems and clean energy. With 11th Hour Racing as its Exclusive Sustainability Partner, Land Rover BAR has many projects underway, such as: • Building a ‘smart’ team base in Portsmouth, UK, to green standards; • Studying efficient ways to recycle carbon fiber; • Implementing a ‘virtual’ chase boat to reduce fuel consumption; • Building fuel efficient power boats; • Promoting renewable energy through BT’s 100% Sport campaign and using 100% renewable electricity for the team’s base, including solar panels; • Saying no to single-use plastics; • Installing an artificial reef at the team’s base to help restore native oysters. “My professional career is in a sport that relies on our oceans, and I want to leave a lasting legacy,” said Land Rover BAR Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie, the most decorated Olympic sailor in history. “One of our goals in developing this team was to be the most sustainable sports team in the UK, by driving innovation, inspiring excellence and creating smarter futures.” New Yorkers and visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the mission of 11th Hour Racing at the Race Village
at North Cove Marina, Brookfield Place. Four grantees of the organization are part of the America’s Cup Endeavour Program, highlighted during the ACWS stop in New York which promotes STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
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through sailing: • Hudson River Community Sailing, developing leadership and academic success in underserved students through sailing and marine education; • Rocking The Boat, where young people build wooden boats from scratch, row them to actively participate in environmental projects, sail them in their own local waters, and teach sailing to fellow members of their South Bronx community; • Rozalia Project, conducting research, educational programs and marine debris clean up missions from S/V American Promise, the world’s first 100% renewably powered sailing research vessel; • US Sailing’s Reach Initiative, increasing the quality of STEM education and inspiring future environmental stewards through sailing. 11th Hour Racing is the leader in sustainable sailing with three programs: sponsorships, grants, and ambassadors. 11th Hour Racing also is a member of the Green Sports Alliance, which leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities. For more information on 11th Hour Racing, including other sailing sponsorships such as the Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, visit 11thhourracing.org. ■
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Calendar 2016 JUNE Ongoing through October River Cruises Aboard Schooner Mary E Enjoy a river excursion (1.5 hours) or a sunset cruise (2 hours) aboard a 108-year-old, 75-foot gaff-rigged schooner. Fee includes museum admission. Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT; Reservations: 860-767-8269; schoonermarye.com; ctrivermuseum.org 1 Living On the Edge: The Ocean Economy This event celebrates The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing and its environmental commitment. Award winning New York Times investigative journalist Ian Urbina will be the keynote speaker, with opening remarks by Ocean Conservancy Senior Policy Advisor Dr. Sandra Whitehouse. 6 - 9pm; Thomson Reuters building, New York, NY; tickets are available at eventbrite.com; atlanticcup.org 1-4 World Match Racing Tour Newport Twenty teams of professional sailors will do battle in identical high performance M32 catamarans. Sail Newport, Newport, RI; wmrt.com
the sailors. The Kids Education Program gives students and teachers the opportunity to visit the boats, and hear sailors’ stories from their time on the ocean. The Kids Program also helps children learn about the environmental challenges facing the ocean and how reducing, reusing, and recycling can make a huge difference. One°15 Brooklyn Marina, Brooklyn, NY; atlanticcup.org 2 Singles Under Sail meeting SUS is a sailing club for adults who are also single. Meetings are held on the first & third Thursdays of each month at Doubletree Inn, Norwalk, CT, CT; 203-847-3456; visit SinglesUnderSail.org for cruises, lectures and other special events. 2 Shoreline Sailing Club meeting If you’re an active single over 35, this club’s activities include sailing, fishing, kayaking, dances, dockside parties, golfing, skiing and more. Meetings are held the first & third Thursdays of each month (lite bites/cash bar available); 7:30pm; Westbrook Elks Lodge, Westbrook, CT; shorelinesailingclub. com 2-5 8th Annual Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta & 5th Annual Robie Pierce Women’s Invitational Co-hosted by Larchmont & American Yacht Clubs, these events for sailors with disabilities are sailed in Ideal
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18s. (Women’s Invitational is 6/2; One-Design Regatta is 6/3 - 6/5). Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY; robiepierceonedesignregatta.com 3 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing New York Pro-Am Invited guests and sponsors have a unique opportunity to race on board the Class40s as a crewmember and enjoy a spectacular view of Manhattan. 2pm; One°15 Brooklyn Marina, Brooklyn, NY; atlanticcup.org 3-5 2nd Annual Oakcliff Challenge All yacht clubs, sailing centers and college teams are invited to compete in this inaugural multi-format event in Match 40s, featuring a coaching day with US Sailing Team Sperry tactical and rules coach David Dellenbaugh, a day of fleet racing and a day of match racing. There will be a fleet race winner, a match race winner and an overall winner. Oakcliff Sailing, Oyster Bay, NY; Bill Simon: 516802-0368; bsimon@oakcliffsailing.org; oakcliffsailing.org 4 22nd Annual Rhode Island Leukemia Cup Regatta This fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosted by New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court. Newport, RI; leukemiacup.org 4 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing Leg 2 BrooklynPortland Race Start Organizers will have live commentary and race partners will be on hand with products, gear and more! The start line will be just off the seawall in Brooklyn. See the teams off as they head north towards Portland, ME. 2pm; One°15 Brooklyn Marina, Brooklyn, NY; atlanticcup.org 4 15th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference Participants in this all-day conference on recreational sailing
and cruising for women sailors of all abilities will learn some basics and enhance skill levels through a variety of seminars and workshops on land and on the water. Three meals are included. The Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award will be presented. Evening keynote speaker is Donna Lange, who will have just returned from her solo, nonstop circumnavigation. Raffles and a silent auction will benefit the Women’s Sailing Foundation. Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA; Joan Thayer: joan_thayer@comcast. net; womensailing.org 4 The Corinthians SingleHanded & Double-Handed Race First sailed in 1946, this event for single-hulled yachts of at least 20 feet LOA (including a Double-Handed Spinnaker division) is open to all yachtsmen. Norwalk Yacht Club, Norwalk, CT; thecorinthians.org 4 2nd Annual AHYC Ambrose Race This event is open to any monohull over 25 feet LOA with a PHRF rating of 185 or less, and any multihull with a NEMA rating. Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, Atlantic Highlands, NJ; John Sampson: jcsampson@gmail.com; ahyc.clubexpress.com 4 SYC Pre-Off Soundings Race This ECSA points event is hosted by Shennecossett Yacht Club. Groton, CT; shennecossettyachtclub.org 4 IYRS Graduation & Launch Day This is an annual Newport tradition unlike any other, with students of the IYRS School of Boatbuilding & Restoration, families and friends gathering to celebrate the launching and sailing of boats built and restored over the previous nine months. 10am- 2pm; free; Newport, RI; iyrs.edu 4&5 15th Annual CPYC One Design Regatta This event WindCheck Magazine
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is open to one-design keelboats including (but not limited to) Atlantics, J/70s, J/88s, J/30s, J/105s, J/109s, Soverel 33s and Beneteau 36.7s. Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org 4&5 SYC Double Handed Regatta Open to all PHRF, IRC & One-Design boats (24’LOA) sailing both Spinnaker and NonSpinnaker, this is a qualifier for the YRALIS Edward duMoulin Cup. All entries must have an active DH PHRF certificate. Stamford Yacht Club, Stamford, CT; stamfordyc.com 4&5 3rd Annual Gotham Multihulls Series Sponsored by the New England Multihull Association and hosted by the Richmond County Yacht Club with support from One°15 Brooklyn Marina, this event is open to all multihulls with a NEMA handicap rating. Staten Is-
Association Series. Kingston Sailing Club at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston, NY; kingstonsailingclub.org; hryra.org 4&5 Magnus Pedersen Regatta This event honors the memory of the founder of Lightning Fleet 75. Nyack Boat Club, Nyack, NY; nyackboatclub.org
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4&5 City Island Cup Organized by the Eastchester Bay Yacht Racing Association, this regatta is open to all PHRF, IRC & OneDesign boats. City Island, NY; ebyra.com 4&5 New England Sunfish Regional Barrington Yacht Club, Barrington, RI; barringtonyc.com 4&5 Maritime Cup Regatta This PHRF event is part of the Hudson River Yacht Racing
5 FYC/BRYC Double Handed Series Race #1 This series is hosted by Fayerweather Yacht Club and Black Rock Yacht Club. Bridgeport, CT; fycct.org; blackrockyc.org 5 Harborfest 2016 Craft Fair Arts & crafts, live music, family fun stage, children’s fun park, nautical & environmental exhibits, food, a model yacht regatta, boat cruises on Manhasset Bay and more. Port Washington, NY; 646-580-5341; pwcraftfair.com 8 World Oceans Day This is
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a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Worldwide; find events & resources at worldoceansday. org 8 World Oceans Day Summit: Lessons from Narragansett Bay to the Global Ocean Presented by Sailors for the Sea, this event will provide an overview on the current state of our global ocean, followed by a discussion on how the success story of Narragansett Bay can be used to improve waters worldwide. 9:30 am - 12pm; $10 includes summit & admission to the Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes Revealed on a Grand Scale photo exhibit. Redwood Library & Athenaeum, Newport, RI; purchase tickets at worldoceansdaysummit.eventbrite.com; sailorsforthesea.org; redwoodlibrary.org 8 Tiny Giants at Night: Science, Art & Cocktails! Join Sailors for the Sea, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
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and the Redwood Library & Athenaeum for cocktails & conversation while viewing Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes Revealed on a Grand Scale. 6 8pm; $30 includes exhibit, local brews, wines & spirits and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets at tinygiantsnewport.eventbrite.com; Redwood Library & Athenaeum, Newport, RI; sailorsforthesea. org; redwoodlibrary.org 9 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing Portland Kids Day Young people will get an up close look at the Class40s and a special meet and greet with the sailors. The Kids Education Program gives students and teachers the opportunity to visit the boats, and hear sailors’ stories from their time on the ocean. The Kids Program also helps children learn about the environmental challenges facing the ocean and how reducing, reusing, and recycling can make a huge difference. Portland, ME; atlanticcup.org
9 - 12 37th Annual Sea Music Festival With performers from the U.S., UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Canada, this festival showcases music from the Golden Age of Sail through the best of contemporary composition. Events include the Music of the Sea Symposium (at Connecticut College in New London), a Sea Music Contra Dance, concerts, special performances for children, workshops, and a unique opportunity to witness sea music at work aboard historic vessels. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; smf@mysticseaport. org; mysticseaport.org 10 HYC Every Other Friday Twilight Series begins PHRF spinnaker & non-spinnaker; Harlem Yacht Club, City Island NY; race@hyc.org; hyc.org 10 & 11 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing: Race Village Inshore Racing Explore the Race
Village, which features a beer garden, food stands, and a kid zone. Enjoy live music and race commentary while watching the final leg of this exciting event. 10am - 4:30pm; Fort Allen Park, Portland, ME; atlanticcup.org 10 & 11 Off Soundings Spring Series Hosted by the Off Soundings Club, this race from Watch Hill, RI to Block Island is an ECSA points event. offsoundings.org 10 - 12 New York Yacht Club 162nd Annual Regatta presented by Rolex The oldest continually run regatta in the USA is open to yachts with a minimum LOA of 25 feet in IRC, Classic, One Design, Cruiser-Racer and Double-Handed divisions. New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI; nyyc.org 10 - 8/26 American Waters: A Marine Exhibition Visitors of all ages will enjoy this summer
exhibition of marine work by the Lyme Art Association members as well as American Society of Marine Artists members, in the association’s historic, sky-lit galleries. Opening Reception: Friday, 6/17, 5 - 7pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 10am - 5pm, or by appointment. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT; 860-434-7802; lymeartassociation.org 11 29th Annual Port Jefferson Harbor Cup Regatta Hosted by Port Jefferson Yacht Club, this event is open to any skipper, with or without yacht club affiliation, whose boat has a PHRF rating. Port Jefferson, NY; Sean Heffernan: 631-751-6626; ptjeffyc.com 11 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing Awards Presentation The 2016 Atlantic Cup Champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the racing in Portland
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11 Payea Distance Race Old Greenwich Yacht Club, Old Greenwich, CT; ogyc.org 11 Chanteyman Cup Race Norwalk Yacht Club, Norwalk, CT; norwalkyachtclub.com 11 Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge hosted by New York Outrigger This is the largest Pacific Islands festival on the East Coast, and one of the world’s most competitive outrigger races. Pier 26 at Hudson River Park, New York, NY; libertyoutrigger.org 11 & 12 Wickford Regatta This celebration of One-Design Fun is open to J/22s, International Canoes, 5O5s, F-18s, I420s, C420s, Lasers and Laser Radials.
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Wickford Yacht Club, Wickford, RI; wickford.sailspace.net 11 & 12 Chelsea Open Regatta This PHRF event is part of the Hudson River Yacht Racing Association Series. Chelsea Yacht Club, Chelsea, NY; chelseayacht. org; hryra.org 11 & 12 5th Annual Port Jefferson Boater’s Maritime Festival This family event celebrates the town’s rich maritime heritage and beautiful harbor with a boat show, sailing, kayaking & SUP demos, harbor cruises, boat building & boating safety demos, fishing & outdoor seminars, pirate shows & treasure hunts, the Paddle Battle LI race for SUPs, kayaks & canoes, the Throwdown on the Sound Crossfit competition, live music and much more. 11am - 6pm; Port Jefferson, NY; portjeff.com 12 30th Annual Mayor’s Cup Presented by the Halloween Yacht Club, the Breakwater Irregulars and the City of Stamford, this regatta was started in 1986 to maintain Stamford’s association with the sea and to foster community spirit and waterfront pride. Stamford, CT; Vivian Werner: mayorscup@ optimum.net; hyc.net/mayorscup 12 Cap’n Kidd’s Pirates Day In this family event, presented by the Downtown Milford Business Association and sponsored in part by 7 Seas Restaurant, Captain William Kidd and crew sail into Milford Harbor and “take over” downtown Milford. The Pirate Ship Oz docks at Lisman Landing at noon. Activities include face painting, live music, and Connecticut’s best & largest scavenger hunt. Pirate garb and salty dog talk are encouraged! 12 - 5pm; free; Milford, CT; 203530-0103; downtownmilfordct. org 12 CPYC PHRF Sunday Series begins Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org windcheckmagazine.com
15 Offshore 160 SingleHanded Challenge Held in the off-year from the Bermuda ONE-TWO, this biennial race is a 160-mile qualifier for the ONE-TWO. It’s a low-key, bare-bones event designed to potentially get new skippers’ singlehanded qualifying passage out of the way, and to provide past competitors with a longdistance racing “fix.” Newport Yacht Club, Newport, RI; newportyachtclub.org 15 & 16 Sid Clark Overnight Race Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker & Double-handed divisions; Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI; 401-2532922, bristolyc.com 16 - 19 Brooke E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic Honoring the memory of a passionate young sailor and sailed in Lasers, I420s, C420s, Bytes & 29ers, the “BEG” is the premier dinghy racing clinic on the East Coast. Sail Newport, Newport, RI; sailnewport.org/Clinics/gonzalezclinic 17 Newport Bermuda Race start The 50th Thrash to the Patch will a huge fleet starting off Castle Hill on a 635-nautical mile course. Shoreside viewing areas include Castle Hill Inn and Brenton Point in Newport, and Beavertail in Jamestown. Spectator boats are permitted to watch the start, which will be guarded by limit buoys and tightly patrolled by Race Committee boats and the U.S. Coast Guard. The water will be crowded and rough, so small boats such as kayaks, stand up
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paddleboards and canoes are strongly discouraged. Newport, RI; bermudarace.com 17 - 19 22nd Annual Hospice Regatta For Care Dimensions Events include a Dinner & Auction Friday at 6pm, and a regatta open to PHRF Racing, Cruising and One-Design classes on Sunday; Boston Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA; bostonyc.org; caredimensions.com/regatta 17 - 19 C420 & Laser Clinic This advanced race clinic is hosted by Shelter Island Yacht Club. Shelter Island, NY; Jeff Bresnahan: jcbre@conncoll.edu: siyc.com 18 4th Annual Sails Up 4 Cancer Regatta Sponsored by Mystic River Yacht Club and supporting the new Lawrence Memorial Hospital and DanaFarber Cancer Institute partnership and cancer research, this event has traditional racing and a “Picnic Fleet” for non-competitive sailors, who are encouraged to take cancer patients and family members out to watch the races. A Shore Party follows, with open bar, BBQ, a live band, and a Wellness Expo filled with exciting speakers, vendors and demonstrations in the practice of using natural products, nutrition, fitness, and stress-care strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and overall wellbeing. Make some waves. Make a difference! Mystic Shipyard, Mystic, CT; Bob Davis: 860-383-5405; bobdavis@mymryc.com; su4c.org 18 80th Annual CIYC Distance Race City Island Yacht Club, City Island, NY; cityislandyc.org 18 PJYC Faulkner’s Island Overnight Race This event has divisions for Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Double-handed and (with sufficient interest) One-Design and Multihulls. Port Jefferson Yacht Club, Port Jefferson, NY; Jason Richter: WindCheck Magazine
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19 OGYC Solstice Regatta Old Greenwich Yacht Club, Old Greenwich, CT; ogyc.org 19 2nd Annual Charles Island SUP CUP Presented by Surfrider Connecticut and Scoot & Paddle, this event is open to SUPs, kayaks, outrigger canoes & surf skis, with a 5-mile elite race, 2.5-mile recreational race, and .5-mile youth race. Surfrider’s International Surfing Day activities include live surf music by The Aquatudes and Commercial Interruption, go-go dancing, Polynesian dancers, games & activities, relays, yoga on the beach, watercraft demos, food trucks, wellness tent, raffles, giveaways and more, with 100% of proceeds to charity. Walnut Beach, Milford, CT; facebook.com/ charlesislandsupcup; scootandpaddle.com; ctsurfrider.org 19 - 24 Joseph Conrad Overnight Sailing Camp (Beginner) This camp for ages 10 - 12 is designed to teach basic skills.
Campers sleep aboard the square-rigger Conrad and can explore everything the seaport has to offer. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; 860-572-5322; mysticseaport.org Also offered on 7/17 - 22 & 7/31 - 8/5; BeginnerIntermediate & Intermediate camps also available 20 Summer Solstice First day of summer! 20 - 23 Atlantic National Championship Niantic Bay Yacht Club in Niantic, CT; Norm Peck, Jr.: 860-460-7011; npeck@smithins.com; nbyc.org; atlanticclass.org 20 - 24 Block Island Race Week Hosted by Zuse, Inc. and Duck Island Yacht Club This biennial PHRF regatta includes a Round the Island Race if conditions permit. Block Island, RI; Ted Zuse: ted@zuse.com; blockislandraceweek.org
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21 - 24 Newport Charter Yacht Show Charter brokers and select clients learn about dream vacations aboard world-class yachts from 50 to 200 feet at this unique show. Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI; newportchartershow.com
inflation of a six-man canopied life raft, and sail handling & man overboard drills, both upwind with jibs and downwind with spinnakers. Annapolis Yacht Club, Annapolis, MD; Lisa Schinella: Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation. org; stormtrysailfoundation.org/ safety-at-sea.htm
21 12th Annual International Surfing Day Established by Surfing Magazine and The Surfrider Foundation, this worldwide event celebrates the sport of surfing, the surfing lifestyle, and the sustainability of ocean resources. surfrider.org
22 - 26 14th Annual C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Regatta & Clinic Created to give participants the opportunity to improve their skills and reach personal goals through worldclass coaching and competition and sailed in the three Paralympic class boats, The Clagett is
22 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar Presented by the Storm Trysail Foundation and sponsored by the Jamie Boeckel Fund for Safety at Sea and Sailing World, this hands-on workshop includes presentations covering safety procedures, particularly man overboard recovery and big-boat organization & crew work, in-the-water demonstration of inflatable PFDs and the
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North America’s premier event for sailors with disabilities. Sail Newport, Newport, RI; clagettregatta.org 23 11th Annual Clean Ocean Access Volunteer Appreciation Cookout Whether you volunteered once in 2006, or once last week, or donate, or are a silent supporter, you are cordially invited. COA will provide hot dogs & burgers and you can provide your favorite dish. 5 - 9pm; King Park Swim Area, Newport, RI; info@cleanoceanaccess.org; cleanoceanaccess.org 23 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar (See details 6/22 above.) Portsmouth Yacht Club/ Piscataqua Sailing Association, Portsmouth, NH; Lisa Schinella: Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation. org; stormtrysailfoundation.org/ safety-at-sea.htm 23 - 26 BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week presented by EFG Bank Open to Stars,
J/70s,Viper 640s,VX One, A Cats and Classic Day Racers, this event features amazing sailing in Narragansett Bay, a Pipistrello boatbuilding workshop at Bowen’s Wharf, and exciting BACADRI events in bars and establishments throughout town. Newport, RI; newportsailingweek.com 24 - 26 25th Annual WoodenBoat Show Presented by WoodenBoat Magazine, this unique show features an amazing variety of wooden watercraft, expert demonstrations, a family boatbuilding program, and much more. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; advance tickets at thewoodenboatshow. com 25 85th Annual RYC Stratford Shoal Distance Race Riverside Yacht Club, Riverside, CT; riversideyc.org 25 4th Annual Calvin K. Brouwer Memorial Regatta This ECSA points event
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honors the man who managed sailboat races on Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound and the Thames River for more than half a century. Thames Yacht Club, New London, CT; thamesyc.org 25 Ben Bates Doublehanded Non-Spinnaker Regatta Harlem Yacht Club, City Island, NY; Philip Swanton: pjssails@gmail.com; hyc.org 25 & 26 Terrell E. Cobb Memorial Cuttyhunk Race Honoring the first Commodore of the Twenty Hundred Club, this event is open to all yachts with a current PHRF-NB rating. twentyhundredclub.org 25 & 26 32nd Annual Hudson Cove HRYRA Regatta This PHRF event is part of the Hudson River Yacht Racing Association Series. Hudson Cove Yacht Club, West Nyack, NY; hudsoncove.com; hryra.org 25 & 26 JSA Racing Clinic This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound event is hosted by Stamford Yacht Club and held in C420s, Lasers & Laser Radials. Stamford, CT; jsalis.org 27 Buzzards Bay Blast This ‘round-the-buoys race is open to all multihulls with a New England Multihull Association handicap rating. Marion, MA; Bob Gleason: sailfast@themultihullsource.com; nemasail.org 27 & 28 Law Trophy This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound regatta is hosted by Indian Harbor Yacht Club and held in C420s, Lasers & Laser Radials. Greenwich, CT; jsalis.org 29 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar (See details 6/22 above.) Shelter Island Yacht 48 June 2016 WindCheck Magazine
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JULY 1 Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island Summer Party This annual event supports OHPRI and Rhode Island’s Tall Ship. The evening begins with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and raw bar, with the Oliver Hazard Perry dockside and open to board. A silent auction, dinner, dessert and dancing follow. 6 - 11pm; Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI; tickets are available at ohpri.org. 1 39th Annual SCYC Junior Commodores Regatta This event is open to Optimists, C420s, Laser 4.7s, Laser Radials & Sunfish. Surf City Yacht Club, Surf City, NJ; scyc-nj.org 4 Independence Day Hey baby, it’s the 4th of July! 4 55th Annual Francis T. Bradbury Memorial Long Distance Race Thames Yacht Club, New London, CT; thamesyc.org 4 Independence Day Celebration Celebrate America’s birthday circa 1876 with boat races on the Mystic River, military exercises with the 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on the Village Green, a parade, a concert by the Mystic Silver Cornet Band and more. 9am 5pm; Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; 860-572-5322; mysticseaport.org 4 Bristol 4th of July Established in 1785, Bristol’s Independence Day Celebration is the oldest continuous event of its kind in the USA. Bristol, RI; july4thbristolri.com 8 - 10 Vineyard Cup With PHRF, windcheckmagazine.com
IRC, Classic, Catboat and Foiling Kiteboard divisions, this multiclass regatta supports Sail Martha’s Vineyard.Vineyard Haven, MA; vineyardcup.com 8 - 10 32nd Annual Mahogany Memories Presented by the Southern New England Chapter of The Antique and Classic Boat Society, this event showcases boats built by Chris Craft, Century, Lyman, Gar Wood, Elco and many more. The actual boat show is Saturday, 7/9 from 9am 4:30pm; free; Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT; acbs.org 8 - 10 Sailfest This 3-day festival includes live entertainment on three stages, tours of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, arts & crafts, free kids activities, fireworks and more. New London, CT; sailfestnl.org 9 55th Annual Branford Invitational This ECSA points event is hosted by Branford Yacht Club. Branford, CT; Don O’Brien: 203-430-0212; branfordyc.org 9 52nd Annual Friends & Neighbors Race This event is open to monohulls 22 feet LOA and over. Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, CT; norotonyc.org 9 JSA Girls Champs This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound event will be hosted by American Yacht Club and sailed in Lasers. Rye, NY; Clemmie Everett: clemmie. everett@gmail.com; jsalis.org 9 Horton PHRF Race Watch Hill Yacht Club, Watch Hill, RI; whyc.net 9 Sprite Island Yacht Club Catboat Rendezvous Sprite Island Yacht Club, Norwalk, CT; Robin Varian: bwvarian@mac.com; catboats.org 9 19th Annual IYRS Sumwindcheckmagazine.com
mer Gala This is a fundraising event for the IYRS School of Technology & Trades. 6 - 11pm; Newport, RI; iyrs.edu 9 & 10 118th Annual Larchmont Race Week This venerable event has divisions for Racer/ Cruiser (IRC & PHRF), NonSpinnaker, Classic Yacht, J/70, J/80, J/105 Etchells, IOD, Shields, S-Boat, Ideal 18,Viper, RS K6, 5O5 and other one-designs with sufficient entries. Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY; larchmontyc.org 9 & 10 Newport Regatta Participating classes include 5O5, 29er, 49er, A-Class Cat, RS Aero, C&C 30, Ensign, Etchells (Narragansett Bay Championship), F-18, I420, J/24, J/70 (New England Championship), Laser Full and Radial, Audi Melges 20, Swan 42, Thistle (East Coast Championship) and VX One (New England Championship).Sail Newport, Newport, RI; sailnewport.org
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9 & 10 70th Annual Red Grant Regatta Honoring Adolph “Red” Grant, an avid racer who died in World War II, this event comprises a one-day cruising race and a two days of ‘roundthe-buoys racing to benefit Easter Seals of New Jersey. Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ; yachtscoring.com 9 & 10 Expressly for Fun Hosted by Huguenot Yacht Club, this family-oriented regatta has a pursuit race format. New Rochelle, NY; huguenotyc.com 9 & 10 NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex Part I (Classics & Gunboats) New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI; nyyc.org 9 & 10 Wickford Catboat Rendezvous Wickford, RI; Eric Collins/Rex Brewer: pswinc@ verizon.net; catboats.org
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JULY Continued 10 Horton One Design Race Watch Hill Yacht Club, Watch Hill, RI; whyc.net 10 Pine Orchard Invitational This ECSA points event is hosted by Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club. Branford, CT; poycc.org 10 Opti Girls Clinic & Regatta Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, CT; norotonyc.org 10 FYC/BRYC Double Handed Series Race #2 This series is hosted by Fayerweather Yacht Club and Black Rock Yacht Club. Bridgeport, CT; fycct.org; blackrockyc.org 10 2nd Annual Barnegat Bay Catboat Rendezvous Beaton and Sons Boatyard, Brick, NJ; Henry Colie: 201-401-0292; catboats.org 11 YRALIS Sears Cup This regatta is hosted by The WaterFront Center and sailed in Sonars. Oyster Bay, NY; Dave Waldo: DWaldo@thewaterfrontcenter.org 13 Hospice Regatta Series Hosted by three different clubs, this Wednesday night event for PHRF, one-design & dinghy sailors raises funds and awareness for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. Niantic Bay Yacht Club, Niantic, CT; Stonington Dinghy Club, Stonington, CT; and Thames Yacht Club, New London, CT; hospicesect.org/ events/what/regatta-series 13 - 15 McIntyre Team Race Champs This event will be sailed in C420s. SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY; jsalis.org
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13 - 16 Swan 42 U.S. Nationals New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI; nyyc.org; swan42.org 13 - 16 NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex Part II (One-Design & Handicap Classes) New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI; nyyc.org 14 Larry White Youth Regatta This USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival event is open to Optimist, C420, Laser, Laser Radial & Blue Jay sailors. Niantic Bay Yacht Club, Niantic, CT; Diane Rothman: dprothman@ comcast.net; nbyc.org 14 - 16 93rd Annual EYC Regatta “The Regatta” is a multi-class one-design event for adults and juniors. Edgartown Yacht Club, Edgartown, MA; edgartownyc. org 15 & 16 Mudhead Benefit Cup for the Center for Hospice Care Hosted by the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association and open to all PHRF and One-Design classes, this event kicks off with the 7th Annual Racer’s Jam (celebrating 40 years of Mudhead mania!) at Mystic Shipyard on Friday, 7/15: bring your instruments, voices and dancin’ shoes. Racing is Saturday, followed by the Mega Party at Mystic Shipyard. Mystic, CT; George Brys: gebrys@ comcast.net; mudhead.org 15 & 16 Sid Clark Overnight Race Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker & Double-handed divisions; Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI; bristolyc. com 15 - 17 Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race A collaborative effort of the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and Oakcliff Sailing, the world’s first match racing event for adaptive sailors will be hosted by windcheckmagazine.com
The WaterFront Center with support from SailAhead, the Warrior Sailing Program and Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, and sailed in Sonars. Oyster Bay, NY; conta.cc/1YWiWgk 16 44th Annual Edward S. Dole Memorial Stratford Shoal Race Hosted by Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club in honor of the memory of a very enthusiastic sailor who co-founded the Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound, this race supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation Suffolk County Chapter’s mission of granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Huntington, NY; lhyc.org 16 8th Annual EGYC Regatta This fundraiser for Community Boating in Providence has Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, J/22 One-Design, and Family Cruising (pursuit) classes, followed by a deck party with music, food, beverages and awards. East Greenwich Yacht Club, East Greenwich, RI; egycregatta.com 16 4th Annual Alzheimer’s Regatta & Awards Dinner Sponsored by Sagamore Yacht Club, Oakcliff Sailing and the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, this event includes PHRF racing (skippers can enhance their rating based on the donations their boats collect), a Rower’s Relay Race, and the Paddling for Poker event for rowers, kayakers & paddle boarders. There is no entry fee for any of the day’s events. Participants are asked to secure sponsors, and those raising $100 or more will be admitted to the Awards Dinner with no fee. Sagamore Yacht Club and Beekman Beach, Oyster Bay, NY; 855-732-4500 ext. 306; adrcinc.org 16 PJYC Distance Sprint This race has divisions for Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Double-handed and (with sufficient interest) One-Design & Multihulls. Port windcheckmagazine.com
Jefferson Yacht Club, Port Jefferson, NY; Jason Richter: 631-3127140; Paladin32575@yahoo. com; ptjeffyc.com 16 PYC Opti Rumble This Optimist regatta is hosted by Pequot Yacht Club. Southport, CT; pequotyc.com 16 Vineyard Haven Catboat Rendezvous Vineyard Haven, MA; Mark Alan Lovewell: mark@markalanlovewell.com; catboats.org 18 - 24 4th Annual Race the Cape This unique event features seven days of sailing the waters of Cape Breton Island on a 175-nautical mile course and exhilarating entertainment and warm hospitality each evening. Cape Breton, NS; racethecape.ca 21 & 22 JSA Pixel/Blue Jay Race Week Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Port Washington, NY; Beth Danilek: danileks@optonline. net; manhassetbayyc.org 22 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar (See details 6/22 above.) Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY; Lisa Schinella: Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation. org; stormtrysailfoundation.org/ safety-at-sea.htm
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edeconk River Yacht Club, this regatta supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure blood cancers. Atlantic City, NJ; leukemiacup.org 23 15th Annual Sail Park City Regatta Hosted by Fayerweather Yacht Club with support from Black Rock Yacht Club, this event supports SWIM Across the Sound, Connecticut’s largest cancer charity. Racing divisions will be PHRF Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and One-Design, under YRALIS ratings. New for 2016 is a Navigator Division for any boat, with or without a PHRF certificate, for sailors that are new to racing. The post-race party features live music, food, drinks, auctions and awards. Fayerweather Yacht Club, Black Rock, CT; Rick Perret: sailparkcityregatta@gmail.com; give. stvincents.org/sailparkcity
23 Essex Rum Challenge Hosted by Essex Yacht Club and sponsored by Gosling’s Rum, this ECSA points event is open to all boats with a valid ECSA PHRF certificate. Essex, CT; essexyc. com 23 Black Dog Dash Co-hosted by the New England Multihull Association and The Black Dog, this 22-mile race from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown is open to all multihulls with a NEMA handicap rating. Martha’s Vineyard, MA; nemasail.org 23 & 24 41st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous This year’s rendezvous honors Noank-built vessels, with the Museum’s own Emma C. Berry as the featured vessel on the 150th anniversary of her launch. Sunday’s highlight is a boat parade on the Mystic River. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; 860-5725322; mysticseaport.org
24 Black Rock Invitational This event is co-hosted by Black Rock Yacht Club and Fayerweather Yacht Club. Black Rock, CT; blackrockyc.org; fycct.org 24 Outer Light Classic This ECSA points event is hosted by North Cove Yacht Club. Old Saybrook, CT; northcoveyc.com 25 & 26 JSA Race Week This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound event is hosted by Cedar Point Yacht Club and sailed in Lasers & 420s. Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org; jsalis.org 25 - 27 Marblehead Junior Race Week Pleon Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA; pleon.org 22 - 24 Newport Folk Festival This year’s lineup includes Norah Jones, Del & Dawg, Ray LaMontagne, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Amy Helm, and many more. Fort
Adams State Park, Newport, RI; newportfolk.org 27 Onne van der Wal Photography Workshop on the Water: Nautical Newport Onne will give a guided photographic tour aboard the M/V Gansett, including wharves, lighthouses, Shields racing, the Bridge, and many boats and ships on Narragansett Bay. 3 - 7:30pm; $595 includes a meal (lobster roll or turkey club), beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks & a swag bag ($50 discount for returning students). Limited to 15 photographers; Reserve at 401-849-5556 or gallery@vanderwal.com; vanderwal.com 28 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar (See details 6/22 above.) Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ; Lisa Schinella: Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation. org; stormtrysailfoundation.org/ safety-at-sea.htm
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28 & 29 EYC Race Weekend This ‘round-the-buoy regatta is an IRC Gulf Stream Series qualifier. Edgartown Yacht Club, Edgartown, MA; edgartownyc.org 28 - 31 40th Annual Around Long Island Regatta Trophies for this 190-mile circumnavigation of Long Island are awarded to the top three finishers in each division: IRC, PHRF Spinnaker & Non-spinnaker, Multihull, Double-handed, Collegiate, Junior, Team Racing & One-Design (5 or more boats). Sea Cliff Yacht Club, Sea Cliff, NY; alir.org
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28 - 31 126th Marblehead Race Week This venerable event incorporates the Helly Hansen Marblehead NOOD Regatta (organized by Sailing World and the Marblehead Racing Association) and the North Sails Rally. Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA; sailingworld.com/noodregattas/marblehead 29 New England SOLO/ TWIN Championships Sponsored by the Rhode Island State Yachting Committee, Goat Island Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Club, this single- and double-handed event is open to monohulls and multihulls. Newport, RI; newportyachtclub. org; nemasail.org 29 Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminar (See details 6/22 above.) New England Science & Sailing, Stonington, CT; Lisa Schinella: Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation.org; stormtrysailfoundation. org/safety-at-sea.htm
29 & 30 10th Annual Mudnite Madness Overnight This circumnavigation of Block Island and Fishers Island is an ECSA double points event. Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association; mudhead.org 29 - 31 74th Annual Hyannis Yacht Club Regatta This Sailors for the Sea Gold Level Clean Regatta is open to Optimists, Beetle Cats, Lasers, Laser Radials, C420s, J/22s, J/70s & F18 catamarans. Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis, MA; hycregatta.org 29 - 31 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management Performers include Angélique Kidjo, Norah Jones, Kamasi Washington, Nels Kline, Django Festival All-Stars, and many more. International Tennis Hall of Fame (Friday) and Fort Adams State Park (Saturday & Sunday), Newport, RI; newportjazzfest.net
30 Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing The goal of this second annual event, presented by SailAhead and hosted by Centerport Yacht Club with support from Oakcliff Sailing, The WaterFront Center, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Northport Yacht Club, Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club and numerous volunteers, is to introduce 150 armed forces veterans to the healing benefits of sailing. Centerport Yacht Club, Centerport, NY; sailahead.org 30 Round-the-Island Race First sailed in 1938, this 52¼ nm circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard is open to all yachts with a valid PHRF or IRC certificate, and it’s a PHRF Lighthouse Series qualifier. Edgartown Yacht Club, Edgartown, MA; rtirace.org
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A Sailing Phoenix From the Proverbial Ashes By Bill Peterson About five years ago, over a couple of beverages at Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay, NY, I asked a very naïve question to some of the senior members about where to go to get my children into a program to teach them how to sail. I was a new member of the club who had just found my way to SYC in order to find a home for a newly inherited 1980 Catalina. I was just a recreational sailor from Brooklyn, but I wanted to get my kids the skills that they needed to enjoy our surrounding waters and maybe have some fun in the process. “Funny you ask,” was the response of Mike Gehrling, who was serving as our Vice Commodore at the time. “We had a thriving program here years ago, but we don’t even know what happened to our fleet. Are you willing to volunteer to rebuild a program?” I said yes, without really knowing what I was getting myself into, and it has honestly been one of the most rewarding experiences for me, personally, Mike, and a huge win for our club in general. It turned out that SYC had a thriving program in the 1990s, but due to the “aging out” of our participants, a decrease in younger families joining our relatively small club and kids turning to other “non-outdoor” activities such as “iDevices,” computers and video games, the thrust for our club’s junior sailing platform had just faded away. With a few new, relatively young families having joined the club, that’s all that we needed to know to begin to turn things around! With complete support from our Board, as well as financial support from our club and personal sponsorship from our members, many of whom had enjoyed experiencing the junior sailing program when their kids participated years ago, we found ourselves beginning a whole new venture. The first addition to our fleet was a dozen relatively new Optimists, which were priced right and in amazing condition. Operating on a shoestring budget, we relied upon volunteers, donations and Mike’s endless road trips to acquire a fleet of instructor’s chase boats and Blue Jays with “great potential.” With many volunteer man-hours spent with sanders, fiberglass repair kits and paintbrushes, we had our two- to three-person boats for our juniors. Last year, before our third season started, we saw the momentum that we were gaining in terms of participants and how many children were returning. By the way, they all seem to get bigger over the first two years, and through the generosity of our volunteers we took the next big leap and acquired four almost-new C420s. In building out the program, we were so grateful for the historical insight and physical assistance for our entire infrastructure provided by Ray Wulff. Ray’s son, Ray Wulff, Jr., who went through the Sagamore Junior Sailing program in the 1980s, is now a world-renowned competitive sailor. We were also the beneficiary of the marketing, communication and the “spread the word” expertise provided by Tony Miraglia and Barbara Curry.
Tony has assisted us immensely in growing the program, and has been very successful in getting his young grandchildren, as well as their friends and neighbors, out on the bay with us. Barbara is our media guru and has guided us well through the new media platforms. Todd Field, who assists Sagamore Yacht Club in the management of their overall racing program, has stepped up tremendously for the benefit of the program. Todd has been invaluable in spearheading the construction of the multiple programs, which have been custom-tailored for our various levels of expertise. Todd has also made certain that we are effectively utilizing our sailing coaches and pairing them up with sailors of varying abilities.
Sagamore Junior Sailing is open to kids ages 8 to 16, and parents’ membership in Sagamore Yacht Club is not required. © Sagamore Junior Sailing
From a financial standpoint, we received so much interest and support from our members and friends that we made the decision to incorporate ourselves as a qualified non-profit. As a 501-c-3, Sagamore Junior Sailing operates as an integrated entity of the yacht club, but we are able to receive tax-deductible sponsorship from individuals, as well as other supporting non-profits. It really has been great to watch the program’s support build upon itself, as well as more and more kids bringing their friends with them to share their love of the bay and the wind! We are really looking forward to the summer ahead, with instruction for 20 to 25 kids of all experience levels in each of our four two-week sessions. We have secured five great instructors, two of whom have been with us before, including our lead instructor Kiersten Fitzpatrick. We are consistently upgrading the sails and the fleet, and the dedication of our volunteers, staff and children has been overwhelming. We still have slots available for the coming season and the program is open to members and non-members alike. If you find yourself in Oyster Bay this summer, feel free to stop down to the club to see our kids in action! For more information, visit sagamoreyc.com and click on “Junior Sailing,” follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/sagamorejuniorsailing, or email us at sagamorejuniorsailing@gmail.com. ■
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A Legacy of Learning Last month, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York brought Cup racing back to the waters of New York City for the first time in nearly a century. More importantly, the event’s legacy will provide learning and sailing opportunities for young people for years to come. AC Endeavour, the America’s Cup community sailing initiative, partnered with local youth sailing programs on Friday, May 6 to give New York area youth the opportunity to experience sailing for the first time, aboard Hobie Wave catamarans. Eight of these 13-foot cats, with sails donated by North Sails and bright yellow graphics inspired by the iconic New York City cab, were donated to the programs along with funding to support the programs going forward. AC Endeavour has been operating in Bermuda, the host venue for the 35th America’s Cup in 2017, since last year. In that time, hundreds of school children have had an opportunity to get on the water and apply the technical concepts of sailing to parts of their school curriculum and learn about water safety and other life skills. “AC Endeavour strives to elevate the learning environment for students and teachers with an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum and hands-on experiences through sailing,” said America’s Cup Event Authority CEO Russell Coutts. “By leveraging the innovative design and technology in the America’s Cup, youth from all
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socioeconomic backgrounds benefit from unique opportunities for learning and personal growth.” AC Endeavour’s partners in New York included Rocking the Boat, which empowers young people from the South Bronx by teaching them to build, sail and row wooden boats; Hudson River Community Sailing, which develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education; and New York Harbor School, which provides a college-preparatory education built upon the city’s maritime heritage. For more information, visit americascup.com and click on “AC Endeavor.” ■
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Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York America’s Cup racing returned to New York, NY for the first time in nearly 100 years on May 7 & 8, and more than 175,000 spectators turned out to witness the action. The teams competing in the World Series (in order of standings) Emirates Team New Zealand, ORACLE TEAM USA, Land Rover BAR, Softbank Team Japan, Artemis Racing, Groupama Team France The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series continues on June 11 & 12 in Chicago, IL, then moves across the pond to Portsmouth, England and then Toulon, France before the America’s Cup Finals in Bermuda in 2017. All photos © Stephen Cloutier/PhotoGroup.us
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A Special American Yacht Club Spring Series for J/70 Fleet 15 By Ed Austin Saturday, April 23 marked the official kick-off of the 2016 sailing season on Western Long Island Sound with the start of the American Yacht Club Spring Series, a yearly two-weekend regatta held on two racecourses for a variety of IRC, PHRF and One-Design boats. For racers, this event signals the de facto start of spring and a great way to shake off the winter cobwebs, and for one-design sailors returning from the winter regatta circuit down south, a warm welcome home.
These identical spinnakers, emblazoned with the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, flew on Reggie Imamura Day in remembrance of a man who valued fun, family and open participation above all.
that he ultimately donated to a New York City community sailing program for underprivileged kids. Reggie embodied the best virtues of yachtsmanship, using the principles and universalities of sailing – forethought, prudence, tradition and science – in all aspects of his roles as husband, father and mentor to many he touched. He left lasting contributions to the Fleet, LYC and the community as a promoter of the sport who valued fun, family and open participation above all. Though many may not have known Reggie personally, his spinnaker emblazoned with a vibrant image of Ebisu was a fixture on the Sound at almost every race. So, to celebrate his life and contributions to the community, a fellow club and fleet member donated a dozen new spinnakers with the Ebisu graphic to members of the fleet to fly in tribute on the second weekend of the Spring Series. This spectacle, surely the first of its kind on the Sound, was at the center of Reggie Imamura Day on April 30, which included events at Larchmont Yacht Club and American Yacht Club, a newly formed perpetual trophy for the J/70 class recognizing family sailing, and a fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research and support that raised nearly $15,000. While Reggie Imamura Day was a one time occasion, his memory and the memory of all sailors we’ve lost who have contributed to the community will live on in those spinnakers we will see flying up and down the Sound in the coming months.
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Conditions were somewhat atypical for April, ranging from warm and still to cold and breezy, sometimes within the same race. Wind shifts frequently exceeded 20 degrees with early season northerlies battling the prevailing southerly, creating holes of extreme stillness and big payoffs for those who made the right calls and managed to stay in phase. For the J/70 fleet, this year’s Spring Series was particularly special. In February, J/70 Fleet 15 lost one of its early members, Reginald Imamura from Larchmont Yacht Club, to pancreatic cancer. Reggie joined Fleet 15 in mid-2013 shortly after the J/70 was introduced, with his hull #324 named Ebisu, after the Japanese god of luck. Reggie caught the sailing bug as a child on the North Carolina coast. He moved to Larchmont in 2008 with his wife Lisa, daughters Natalie and Sophie and a J/24, also named Ebisu,
Skippers and boats that flew the Ebisu spinnakers: Natalie Imamura, Ebisu #324 Mike Zupon, Loki #97 Trevor Roach, Semi-Charmed #395 Molly Baxter, Team vineyard vines #901 Scott Bursor, Slinky #392 Ernest Bourassa, Althea #646 Sandy Weil, Ice Nine #644 Drew Shea, Shake ‘n’ Bake #67 Andrew Morgan, Billy Whizz #319 Daan Goedkoop, Locomotion #226 Ed Austin, Chinook #188 Bill Walker, Victura #404
Ed Austin of Ridgewood, NJ is the Fleet Captain of J/70 Fleet 15 Western Long Island Sound. ■
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Looking Back on the Newport Bermuda Race: Once, Twice, Even Three Times a Winner By John Rousmaniere
Sinn Fein won in 2006 and 2008. © Daniel Forster/PPL
With 200 entries in the 50th Bermuda Race gearing up for the start on Friday, June 17, with boats as varied as the cutting edge 100-footer Comanche and the America replica and a whole range of hard-driving smaller boats, and with a new award for boats with Youth crews that’s named for Olin and Rod Stephens—with all that and more, the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race is on line to be one of those classic events whose future and present are tightly interwoven with its past. If you aren’t sailing, come to Newport and watch the start or follow the race on the YB tracker linked on the race website, BernudaRace.com. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of the race’s exciting history:
Naval Academy and the new 72-foot Sparkman & Stephens yawl Baruna. Henry Taylor wanted a beautiful boat at the maximum size allowed by the Cruising Club of America Rating Rule that he could cruise and race with his family. After a long thrash, she was first both across the finish line and also on corrected time (a double victory has been attained by just seven boats in the race’s 49-race history). Baruna did it again in 1948 in weather that proved the truth of the saying, “You never know what will happen in a Bermuda Race.” A hard slog through a terrific seaway in the Gulf Stream forced many crews
Winning one Newport Bermuda Race is hard enough, but how do you repeat? Two-time winner Baruna nears the finish line in one of her Bermuda Races.
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Four very different boats have done it over seven decades with a variety of strategies, tactics, and weather, but always with strong crews, careful preparation, and “good admiralship.”
Baruna, 1938, 1948 Among the 38 starters in 1938 were the first entry from the U.S.
to shorten sail drastically. But Baruna, commanded by young Stillman Taylor, the owner’s son, reached off and boomed along at 9 knots. Her shortest course to St. David’s Light was to leave Bermuda on the port hand (as the rules then permitted), crossing the finish line from south to north, and that’s how Baruna
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grabbed her second double.
Finisterre, 1956, 1958, 1960 One of Finisterre’s regulars credited her success to Carleton Mitchell’s “good admiralship”— his firm, detaildriven command of a good boat and a loyal crew. Mitchell’s approach was simple and authoritative: “My theory was that the time to get everything right is before you leave the dock. And then, once you leave the dock, to be able to drive the hell out of the boat and never have to worry about something carrying away.” He commissioned Sparkman & Stephens to design the exact opposite of Baruna—a chubby 38-foot centerboard yawl. Finisterre was at her best in a blow, yet did well in fluky winds because (as Olin Stephens said) “her skipper and her crew maintained an almost magical degree of concentration to keep her moving in light airs.” Her trio of Bermuda wins were in the full range of conditions, calms to gales. Mitchell quoted a Bahamian saying about weather, “You eats what the cook serves”: do your best in the conditions at hand. Competition was in Carleton Mitchell’s nature and being. Consider these insightful ruminations (from his book Passage East) about “the somewhat fantastic nature of ocean racing”: “Here we are, nine men, driving a fragile complex of wood, metal, and cloth through driving rain and building sea, a thousand miles from the nearest harbor; with no one to see or admire or applaud; no one to help if our temerity ends in disaster. . . . Our attitude is not even wholly based on the competitive aspect of racing. It is that we all feel there is just one way to do things, one standard, one code, and we live up to it for our own satisfaction. We are driven by our own compulsions, each personal and secret, so nebulous we probably could not express them to our mates if we tried. But in our own way, we are about as dedicated as it is possible for men to be.” After the 1960 win, Mitchell and Finisterre went cruising. Quite properly, the Carleton Mitchell Finisterre Trophy is windcheckmagazine.com
Bermuda Governor Sir Richard Gozney (in tie) and Carina veteran and Cruising Club of America Commodore Sheila McCurdy (at center) welcome Rives Potts (left front), navigator Patty Young (second from right), and the 2010 Carina crew. © Barry Pickthall/PPL
presented to the winner of the Bermuda Race’s Cruiser Division.
Sinn Fein, 2006, 2008 After winning class silver in the 2002 and 2004 Bermuda Races, Peter Rebovich and his sons and friends boys in Sinn Fein, a lightish displacement Cal 40 designed in the 1960s by Bill Lapworth, won the St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy twice in a row— in 2006 in a drifter, and then in a classic thrash. Since then, their record in their class is a solid 2, 2, 3, and they haven’t been worse than eighth in the St. David’s Division. They also won the Olin J. Stephens Ocean Racing Trophy three straight times for the best combined performance in Bermuda Races and Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Races. Whenever this boat’s name comes up, people speculate about what Princess Anne of Great Britain had to say when she presented the 2006 Lighthouse Trophy to Sinn Fein. “She was WindCheck Magazine
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near destruction in superstorm Sandy and then the courageous rebuilding project that brought Sinn Fein to the starting line in 2014. Oh . . . she finished third in the St. David’s Division.
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very warm and generous,” reports Pete Rebovich. “Anyway, the boat had that name when I bought her back in 1972. I was racing a Comet and I decided it was time to buy a boat I could sail with my sons. I liked the name because it means ‘we ourselves.’” Mark Rebovich and Pete Rebovich, Jr. are the mainstays of their dad’s tight-knit crew, all living near the Raritan Yacht Club in Perth Amboy, NJ. Their spirit carried them through the boat’s
“How did Carina do all that?” was the question of the moment after Rives Potts’ 48-foot sloop won the St. David’s Lighthouse Division in the 2010 Bermuda Race. “All that” included Carina’s whopping big victory margin of more than three and a half hours. This was her second Thrash victory in 40 years. Designed in 1969 by McCurdy & Rhodes for Dick and Richard Nye, Carina promptly won the 1970 Bermuda Race. She continued to do well under the strong command of the Nyes and Potts. In 2010, Carina fell among calms that left many boats motionless for hours. Potts called what happened next “an accumulation of good decisions and good luck. You always know you’re going to sail into a hole in this race. The question is whether you can get out. Sometimes the stars will turn out right.” Carina’s Patty Young (the first woman to win the George W. Mixter Memorial Trophy for winning navigator) gave three reasons for
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the boat’s success. First, “We just went with the wind we had rather than going as far as the optimizers said we should.” Second, “We changed to the number 3 at the right time and we rocketed.” And third, “Everybody participated. This was a total team effort.” Carina proceeded to do a Transatlantic Race, a Rolex Fastnet Race, and then a westabout circumnavigation under the command of the next Potts generation, along the way racing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. After arriving home, she soon headed out to sea again in the 2012 Bermuda Race. After the fast downwind start, Carina joined the 165-boat fleet’s long parade to the favored waypoint marking the entrance to the Gulf Stream. Her crew made five sail changes in the first few hours. (“It’s always good to have boats around you, otherwise you go into cruise mode,” explained navigator Lexi Gahagan.) After the Stream came severe challenges in micrometeorology and racing tactics. Carina played both correctly and won the race, despite taking a time penalty because one of her professional crew was inadvertently allowed to steer. Carina’s adventures were closely followed by the hundreds of sailors who had raced in or against her over four decades. After Sir Richard Gozney, Bermuda’s Governor, presented the 2010 St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy to Rives Potts, Potts invited all present who had ever sailed in Carina to join him at the
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podium. Within moments, he was surrounded by some two dozen jubilant men and women representing three generations of sailors who had shared in Carina’s story. ■ The author of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Fastnet, Force 10, and other books on seamanship, John Rousmaniere also wrote the Bermuda Race’s history, A Berth to Bermuda.
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4th Annual Alzheimer’s Regatta is July 16 in Oyster Bay, NY By Mike Gehrling Sagamore Yacht Club, Oakcliff Sailing and the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC) have set plans in motion to expand this year’s Alzheimer’s Regatta & Awards dinner. New for this year will be the addition of the Sagamore Rowers, who will compete in a turn and burn relay race in addition to our sailing regatta and paddling for poker event for kayaks and paddle boarders. Also new this year is the opportunity for skippers to enhance their PHRF ratings based on the donations their boats collect. The Alzheimer’s Regatta was started four years ago by sailor Paul Amundson, who brought the idea to me when I was the Commodore of Sagamore Yacht Club. Paul’s wife Laurene was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 64, and Paul asked the club’s board members to consider doing a regatta event to create awareness about Alzheimer’s and help raise much needed funds for ADRC, a local health & human services agency that is caring for thousands of families who are coping with a diagnosis of dementia and/ or Alzheimer’s disease. ADRC provides care and consultation, information and referral, support groups, training, and safety services products in addition to supporting local research for Alzheimer’s disease. Through the initial planning process, Dawn Riley, Executive Director of Oakcliff Sailing, was approached for assistance and she agreed to collaborate with Sagamore in an effort to create a successful event. This year’s Alzheimer’s Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. The event kicks off with the Rowers Relay Race from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, launching from Beekman Beach. The Regatta begins with a Captain’s meeting at 11:00 am at the Sagamore Yacht Club, with a 1:00 pm start time. At 2:00 pm, Master rowers, kayakers and paddle boarders launch from Beekman Beach to compete in the annual Paddling for Poker event. There is no entry fee for any of the day’s events. Participants are asked to secure sponsors for their efforts, and those raising $100 or more will be admitted to the Awards Dinner with no fee. This year’s Awards Dinner will feature a Hawaiian luau complete with a pig roast, Hawaiian dancers and a Samoan fire eater. Music by DJ Stu Kwan & SK Entertainment, a silent auction and raffles will round out the evening’s events. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Regatta, please visit us at adrcinc.org and click on the Alzheimer’s Regatta link, or call 1-855-732-4500, extension 306. Join us in our vision of A Future Free From Alzheimer’s! ■
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Other Upcoming Charity Regattas 22nd Annual Rhode Island Leukemia Cup Regatta Saturday, June 4 New York YC’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI leukemiacup.org 4th Annual Sails Up 4 Cancer Regatta Saturday, June 18 Mystic Shipyard, Mystic, CT su4c.org 70th Annual Red Grant Regatta Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10 Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ yachtscoring.com Hospice Regatta Series Wednesday, July 13 Niantic Bay Yacht Club, Niantic, CT, Stonington Dinghy Club, Stonington, CT & Thames Yacht Club, New London, CT hospicesect.org/events/what/regatta-series Mudhead Benefit Cup Friday, July 15 (Racer’s Jam) & Saturday, July 16 (Racing & Mega Party) Mystic Shipyard, Mystic, CT mudhead.org 44th Annual Edward S. Dole Memorial Stratford Shoal Race Saturday, July 16 Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, Huntington, NY lhyc.org 8th Annual EGYC Regatta Saturday, July 16 East Greenwich Yacht Club, East Greenwich, RI egycregatta.com 15th Annual Sail Park City Regatta Saturday, July 23 Fayerweather Yacht Club, Bridgeport, CT give.stvincents.org/sailparkcity
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40 Years of Circumnavigation
The Around Long Island Regatta Starts July 28 By Jim Arnemann Moses wandered through the desert for 40 years, and Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. Venus completes an orbit of the Sun every 40 years. And the Around Long Island Regatta has been circumnavigating New York’s Long Island for 40 years. Since 1977, sailors have been starting in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockaway Point, sailing east around Montauk Point, through Plum Gut or the Race, and down Long Island Sound to the finish in Hempstead Harbor, homeport of the event’s host club, the Sea Cliff Yacht Club. Every July, world-class racers, weekend cruisers, doublehanders and junior sailors, in sailboats of all sizes and shapes including multihulls, have made the challenging, 190-nautical mile trip. In celebration of this major milestone, the Sea Cliff Yacht Club Race Committee, headed up by Race Chair Effie Marie Smith, is pulling out all the stops to make the 40th anniversary of the ALIR a race to remember. “We are very excited about the 40th anniversary of the Around Long Island Regatta,” said Smith. “We are expecting a regatta befitting this historic event, and look forward to welcoming competitors from around the globe. This is a regatta for everyone, and all are invited to join in.” Boats and crews from as far away as California and Great Britain have already signed up for this year’s ALIR, and the U. S. Naval Academy and the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy are expected to send teams again. Closer to home, local sailors like Harvey Bass of Sea Cliff and Mike Emmert of Glen Cove
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have been putting to sea every year and are gearing up for this year’s race. Skipper Bass is planning on sailing with a junior crew, some whose parents weren’t even born when this race was first run. This classic race is the brainchild of Frank Braynard, a longtime Sea Cliff resident, historian and author, who created the 1976 Operation Sail in New York Harbor in conjunction with the then Flag Officers of the Sea Cliff Yacht Club, which has been running the race ever since. This year’s ALIR starts on July 28, and ends with a gala awards party on July 31. The race is open to all sailboats 24 feet or longer. Skippers can sign up for the race by visiting alir.org, or through Yachtscoring.com. The ALIR is also featured on Facebook, at facebook.com/aroundlongislandregatta. This is a great race, perfect not only for hardcore racers but, with several divisions, plenty of opportunity for the cruising sailor to win their divisions, and with corrected time, perhaps win the regatta overall. The committee has been planning this race since the finish of last year’s race. With the support of the regatta’s sponsors: Brewer Yacht Yards & Marinas, Gosling’s Rum, North Shore Farms, vineyard vines, Samuel Adams, Golden Eye Construction (the sponsor of this year’s ALIR Kattack Racer Tracker live feed), Harken, and Fairview-Licht Company, the committee looks to make the 40th iteration one to remember. Don’t miss it. ■ Jim Arnemann is the Commodore of Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
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Littlefield & Crew Finish 4th in the Hospice Regattas Nationals By Courtney Moore Prescott Littlefield led a team of sailors from the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association in the 2016 Hospice Regattas National Championship, sailed April 28 - May 1 in Galveston, TX. Littlefield and crew Matthew Littlefield, Claudia Koerting, Liz Sistare and Matt Wilson finished fourth overall. “It was an honor to represent the Mudheads at this year’s National Hospice Regattas Championship,” said Littlefield. “Getting to know sailors from other parts of the country who are actively supporting Hospice care was a highlight of the event. Some memorable moments were having a fish jump out of the water and briefly land on the bow of our Sonar during a race, and losing our spinnaker halyard up the mast despite having taped the shackle, only losing one position on that downwind leg, and then climbing the mast after finishing to retrieve it to the cheers of the Sea Scout Base Galveston support staff and Race Committee.” The Hospice Regattas National Championship was the first U.S. charity sailing championship to promote local regattas’ efforts to support hospice programs. The National Hospice Regatta Alliance is a (c)(3) association of hospice regattas that indepen-
(l – r) : Matt Wilson, Liz Sistare, Prescott Littlefield, Matthew Littlefield & Claudia Koerting
dently raise money and awareness for hospices in their communities. It supports a rapidly expanding nationwide network of regattas that publicize hospice care. NHRA is an all-volunteer organization helping hospice regattas grow and learn from each other, and promoting hospice care nationally. Since the first Hospice Regatta in 1982, more than 20,000 sailors, sponsors and volunteers have raised over $12 million to provide hospice care to terminal patients and their families. For more information, visit hospiceregattas.org. Locally, the Mudheads work with Center for Hospice Care, a non-profit organization serving Eastern Connecticut since 1985. Center for Hospice Care provides end-of-life care to over 700 patients and their families each year regardless of age, disease or ability to pay. This year’s Mudhead Benefit Cup Regatta is July 16. Log onto mudhead.org to learn more. ■
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Coop’s The Water Rat is Right By Joe Cooper
One of the discussion threads I follow in the saltosphere is specifically about kids and sailing. This thread has a variety of aspects: Growing the sport of sailing, bringing existing young sailors into sailing for life, developing skills so they can be viable crew on big boats, and looking at ways to diminish the post-college sailor flameout are but a few. Currently the timeline for kids is: Multi colored Opti programs, then 420s/Lasers, into college sailing, then hit rocks – Boom! – stop sailing. Getting a job, the costs of sailing outside school, and what their non-sailing mates are doing are amongst the welcome-to-being-an-adult scenarios that young sailors face. The one constant theme in all youth sailing in the U.S. at the moment is the racing track, more or less literally. This is slowly becoming recognized as self-defeating. Our own son is an example of being pushed out of sailing by this racing meme. Three years of Optis and being yelled at to do this, that or the other, being placed two per boat with someone he did not know, and the special prize, capsize practice in deep water before he was confident enough to take it on. Pushing an 8- or 9-year-old into something is a great way to have them not like it. Fast-forward about three years or so, when enrolled in a non-racing program. This otherwise typical week of sailing ‘camp’ placed him in a 420 with two other kids, both of whom he knew, in a program of sailing to different parts of lower Narragansett Bay, getting ice cream at the Ben & Jerry’s on Thames Street, pulling up on the beach at Rose Island, and simply hanging out with his mates in a sailing boat, all under the watchful eye of the ‘instructor.’ He came home totally stoked by the first day and, ultimately, the week. When we inquired about the program the next spring we discovered it had been withdrawn; apparently too hard on the boats and gear. We are told today that sailing needs compete with ‘other leisure time activities.’ I am not one hundred percent convinced that sailing is such an activity. While an elite few manage to make a career out of sailing in some form or another, for the rest of us (OK, windcheckmagazine.com
the rest of you…) sailing is far more than a leisure time activity. It is in large measure a way of life. The kids racing meme, at least up to middle of high school, is as the name implies much more a sailing ‘camp.’ A summer activity more or less the same as all the other ‘camps’ where Junior is delivered early on by one parent and picked up by the other when it’s all over. Rarely are kids in sailing camp today from families who sail. It’s just another thing they do. The Storm Trysail Club and its Foundation have, over the past 20 or so years, been at the forefront of what we call the Junior Big Boat Safety at Sea Seminars. These are one-day events for high school sailors with the specific goal of introducing them to the arts and sciences of sailing on something other than a dinghy, but more broadly to show them that there is more to sailing than sailing a shoebox with a rig that many kids never see again after sailing an Opti or two-up in 420s or FJs. The Storm Trysail Foundation is slowly becoming not the only sailing organization trying to expand the horizon of young sailors. This summer, Newport Yacht Club is offering for the second year, a ‘sailing camp’ that is not racing-based but much more
New England Science & Sailing in Stonington, CT offers a variety of programs with a focus on having fun on the water, as the smiles on these young sailors faces attest. © Caroline Pierce/nessf.org
focused on the Water Rat’s idea of being around boats. The young sailors use Ensigns and members’ boats over the 2-week programs and the focus is on sailing, not racing. These kids and their mates will have the chance to sail in some of the most spectacular and storied waters in the world. If, as many advocate, the ultimate goal of getting kids into boats is to introduce them to a lifestyle ‘activity’ – one which they can embrace for life – sailing around Newport Harbor with your mates and enjoying looking at and actually seeing, the spectrum of things Newport offers is a far greater opportunity to get young sailors stoked than being yelled at to ‘Tack now.’ ■ Australian born, Joe ‘Coop’ Cooper stayed in the US after the 1980 America’s Cup where he was the boat captain and sailed as Grinder/ Sewer-man on Australia. His whole career has focused on sailing, especially the short-handed aspects of it. He lives in Middletown, RI where he coaches, consults and writes on his blog, joecoopersailing.com, when not paying attention to his wife, teenage son, dog, two cats and several, mainly small, boats. WindCheck Magazine
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The Wind Jam Welcomes New Sailors By Dylan Mark The Windjammers Sailing Club of Milford, CT would like to welcome everyone to the 2016 summer sailing season and intro-
duce the first annual Wind Jam Regatta on Saturday, August 27. With our history of success in offering new sailors an informal racing experience on our Thursday Night Race Series, we are now designating a regatta at the end of the summer to give new sailors, new boat owners, families, junior sailors, and anyone looking to practice or simply go sailing, an opportunity to learn and experience how a weekend regatta works. The main differences from a conventional regatta will be a longer starting line so boats are not in danger of crashing into each other, and shorter courses so that the marks can be easily located by eye from the start without the need of a GPS or binoculars. A triangle course will likely be used to keep the boatspeed and apparent windspeed up, making things more enjoyable than a point-and-shoot, wing-on-wing windward/leeward. For more details on The Wind Jam, please check windjammers.org and join us on Thursday nights for some casual racing around our beautiful Milford Gulf. Sail smoothly! ■ Dylan Mark is the Windjammers Sailing Club Fleet Captain. Sampath Rajakamara of North Sails Sri Lanka loved every minute of learning to sail aboard Mike Lebov’s Viper 830 Suspect during a Windjammers Thursday Night Race. “I have never seen someone so happy to be sailing before,” the author said.
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Chris Kramer and Lenny Sitar Winners in Larchmont Yacht Club Edlu Race By Buttons Padin The Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, NY hosted its 61st annual Edlu Race on Long Island Sound on Saturday, May 14, with the fleet being confronted by a range of conditions during the day. The start of this 32-mile race was delayed for an hour as competitors awaited the expected southerly to fill in. The first classes to start favored the Connecticut shore, hoping to catch the anticipated southerly overshoot.
Chris Kramer’s C-32 Six Brothers (# 32006) won the Edlu Trophy for best overall performance. © Howie McMichael
Event Chair Bud Heerde (left) presents the Edlu Trophy to Chris Kramer.
at yachtscoring.com. There is an interesting backstory to this year’s Edlu Race. As has been the case with many regattas, the level of participation for the Edlu had been languishing in recent years. This year, however, under the guidance of Event Chair Bud Heerde, PRO Dick York, and the Larchmont YC Yachting Committee, a concerted effort was made to invigorate this historic race. In addition to excellent racing, this year’s Edlu featured a sailors’ after party at the club where complimentary food, beer, and rum drinks were accompanied by music on the front lawn. Effective planning and promotion resulted in 61 boats entered, an increase of 40% over the previous year with entries in IRC, PHRF, Double-handed, and Non-spinnaker divisions. First sailed in 1956, the Edlu Distance Race takes its name from a yacht commissioned by Larchmont YC member Rudolph J. Schaefer that was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Henry B. Nevins, Inc. in City Island, NY in 1934. For more information, visit larchmontyc.org. ■ Lenny Sitar (right) won the Nyala Trophy.
By the time the larger classes started, reports from area airports predicted stronger winds on the Long Island shore, and that made the difference. For the IRC division that started after a second postponement, those who played the Long Island shore longer and more aggressively on the reach out to the turning mark ended up winning. By the time the fleet reached the halfway mark, the race that started as a drifter had become a jib reach to the finish with winds in excess of 20 knots. In the end, it was Chris Kramer (Rye, NY) sailing his C-32 Six Brothers to victory in the combined PHRF divisions and winning the Edlu Trophy for best overall performance. Lenny Sitar (Holmdel, NJ), sailing his veteran J/44 Vamp, won the tough IRC division and with it, the Nyala Trophy. Full results are posted windcheckmagazine.com
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35’ Catalina 350 2003 - Want a lot of space for your family and friends? The Catalina 350 has it and this one is a great example of the boat for your cruising lifestyle. In Mast Roller Furling; Anchor Windlass; Air Conditioning and Heat; Radar; Chartplotter; Diesel Engine and more!! Asks 104.9K Call Prestige Yacht Sales 860-245-5551
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38’ Beneteau Oceanis 2014 - This is a great opportunity to purchase a lightly used Oceanis 38. The owners have changed plans so the opportunity to own one of the best sailing boats that Beneteau has ever made is possible. She is nicely appointed with all of the popular options & fitted winter cover. Asks 215K Call Prestige Yacht Sales 203-353-0373
35’ Island Packet 1991 – Winter cover by Fairclough. Cold plate. Price at $79,900 or best offer. Call 860-729-3314 38’ Island Packet 1986 - Long range cruising capable. Many upgrades. Asking $199,900. Please see the listing at prestigeyachtsales.net (or) call John Z at 413-531-3348. jz@prestigeyachtsales.net
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BOATS FOR SALE- SAIL 42’ X-Yacht X-412 1998 - Excellent condition and well maintained luxury Cruiser/ Racer. Elegant interior with 2 Heads, 3 cabins, AC, Fridge, Inverter, Charger, Raymarine instruments, GPS, radar, autopilot, & Tacktick. Powerful Yanmar diesel and saildrive. 3 spreader rig, pro furl furler and tuff luff, cruising & racing sails including North 3Dls. Much more...$175,000 She is ready to be raced and cruised seriously. Located in Milford, CT Call Bruce at Port Milford 203-314-7584
42’ Sabre 426 2004 - Fresh Awlgripped in 2014 flag blue with a white boot top. New sails in 2012. She looks beautiful and is ready for a new owner. $285,000. Call Willis Marine 631-421-3400
42 Peterson 1981 Settler - Extensive sail inventory. Many recent upgrades including new paint job, keel, rudder, rig, winches. Too many trophies to name, but they include numerous Block Island Race Week 1st Place the last in 2011, Several Buzzards Bay Regatta wins. $59,900. Call Craig Nann at Northstar Yacht Sales at 401-6839200 or email craig@northstaryachtsales. com for a full listing.
46’ Beneteau 46 2009 - Loaded & immaculate two cabin boat. Generator, A/C, Elec. Winches, Bow thruster. Full canvas & electronics. Asking $235,000. Willis Marine Center 631-421-3400
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BOATS FOR SALE- SAIL 46’ Baltic 46 – MERRYTHOUGHT Finnish quality throughout in this well found and very able racer-cruiser. Close-winded, fast and comfortable with full teak interior, good electronics and large sail inventory. Single hand cruise or full crew race this exceptional design. Sell or trade. sailmyles@aol.com 860-823-7952
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Charter 52ft Racing Sailboat on Long Island Sound. Weekday and selected weekends available for executive training, marketing and entertainment. 914-282-6290 29’ Dyer 1970 - Volvo TAMD 41P $25,000. New barrier coated bottom, head, top, teak windshield and aft steering, Rockaway Chair. New engine in 2000. Also available: 12’ Maine wood rowboat $1500 and a Dyer Dink for $500. 718-948-0845.
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Kilian & Sean Duclay As the co-founders of SailAhead, brothers Kilian and Sean Duclay of Huntington Station, New York use sailing as a therapeutic platform to help U.S. Armed Forces veterans heal the scars of war. “Our parents, Veronica and Thierry, always had a boat and currently own a Beneteau 411,” says Sean, 17 (at right in the photo), who attends Walt Whitman High School. “Our parents sailed Hobie Cats for a long time, and we started sailing them around 2012,” adds Kilian, 19, a freshman at Stony Brook University. “SailAhead’s mission is to give veterans a purpose on the water,” says Kilian, explaining that sailing Hobie Cats on Oyster Bay during the winter was the inspiration for SailAhead. “We like very extreme forms of sailing. It’s much more fun when the weather is extreme, and we like to push ourselves to the limit. We invited friends to come with us, and they got hooked. They bought their own drysuits and came back week after week. When we heard that 22 veterans commit suicide daily in America and that there are 75,000 veterans in Suffolk County alone, we immediately thought, ‘Sailing is fun and it boosts our morale, so we have to find a way to get veterans involved in this way of life.’” Since its inception in 2013, SailAhead has formed partnerships around Long Island. These include American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244 in Greenlawn; the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Northport; Centerport Yacht Club in Centerport; The WaterFront Center, Oakcliff Sailing, and Oyster Bay Marine Center in Oyster Bay; the USMMA Sailing Foundation in Kings Point; the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville; Snapper-Inn in Oakdale; pilot/photographer David Windmiller; and photographer Laurent Apollon. “In addition to our parents, our sailing mentor is Dawn Riley, the Executive Director of Oakcliff Sailing,” Sean explains. “Thanks to Dawn, SailAhead is where it is today.” “We have a wide network,” says Kilian. “We have boats that are ours, and we borrow boats from our partners. The Hobie Cats are predominantly our winter fleet, for high-adrenaline sailing, and we have bigger boats for the summer including our family’s Beneteau 411. Oakclff made Sean and I the boat captains of an Olson 30, we sail on The WaterFront Center’s J/105s, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy recently donated a Hunter 38 to us.” “SailAhead has five core teams,” says Kilian. “One of them is our Safety Team. We are partners with the Transat bakerly, and last month I led the Safety Team at that event in Brooklyn. These men and women are first responders; they’re certified in CPR and some are nurses or combat medics. They’re trained in a specific job, and we give them a job on the water.” “We helped deliver powerboats to New York City for the Transat and the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series,” says Sean. “At the World Series, SailAhead worked with the AC Endeavour Program to promote youth sailing and Kilian and I taught kids to sail on Hobie Waves. Next month, we’re leading the Safety Team at the Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race in Oyster
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Bay, and we’re also hoping to work with the South Bay Cruising Club.” “Our other teams include the Offshore Racing Team, which was created to organize crews for the Block Island Race, the Vineyard Race, and hopefully the 2018 Bermuda Race,” says Sean. “Our Priscilla Team is based at the Long Island Maritime Museum on the South Shore, where they have a 100-year-old oyster sloop called the Priscilla. The veterans are working to become crewmembers, and they will lead tours. The Keelboat Certification Team is learning to sail at The WaterFront Center, who is graciously giving certification courses to 16 veterans free of charge. They’ll become skippers and will bring fellow veterans out sailing. Our Nurse Team will certify the Safety Team, and they’ll be out on the water with the other teams.” “Centerport Yacht Club hosts our annual event, Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing,” says Kilian. “Last year, we took 80 veterans sailing on 31 different boats in a single day. Participating boats came from as far as Nyack, New York and Mystic, Connecticut, and we had veterans from privates to a general and from World War II up to the present.” “Centerport Yacht Club is hosting Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing on July 30, and this year’s goal is 130 veterans on 45 boats,” says Sean. “This event introduces veterans to SailAhead, and shows that there are ways to get better other than taking medicine and drugs. Healing only works if it’s recurring.” “We’ve met many veterans who are now very close friends,” says Sean, “and some have told us that we are their family. In the military, especially in combat, you form a brotherhood with the people around you. Sailing, to a lesser extent, provides the same thing. You have to work together to get to where you want to go. Being in harsh conditions, such as on a Hobie Cat in the winter, creates a sense of brotherhood very quickly.” “We have taken 1,000 veterans sailing, and we’re expanding our horizon so we can reach out to many more,” says Sean. “SailAhead is a non-profit organization and we’re ready to receive donations of money, boats, and volunteer time.” “It’s very therapeutic for veterans to go sailing, but giving them a mission is much more valuable than just a day on the water,” says Kilian. “Our ultimate goal is to heal.” To learn more about how you can support SailAhead, visit sailahead.org. ■
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