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Editor’s Log Taking it All in Why do you go to a boat show? We all know that most people who attend the shows don’t leave with a new vessel, many don’t plan to buy a new boat in the next three to five years, and lots don’t currently even own a boat. So, what draws so many? Surely it’s not just the discounted boathook and free jewelry cleaning! For me – and I currently fall into the category of “won’t be buying a boat for a few years”– the draw is simple. I love the whole scene. I like walking the docks and looking at the new and interesting design changes that emerge every year, I enjoy learning about new products that make our lives on the water easier and more enjoyable, and I love the latest technology – and the clever ways we are able to bring our electronic lives aboard (if we so desire). The Newport for New Products showcase at the Newport International Boat Show is a great way to see some of these innovations and vote for your favorite new sailboat, powerboat and boating product. Lots of highly successful boats and gear have made their debut at this show! But for me, going to a boat show is not only about the boats. Meeting people from all walks of boating life (often while hanging out at the WindCheck booth, but also strolling the show, or even while having a bite to eat for lunch) is another highlight that often produces great conversation…and sometimes spectacular editorial material. I’m also amazed at how small the world of boating is, and whether you’ve circled the globe a dozen times or are just learning how a telltale streams, you’ll find common ground and plenty to discuss. Boarding boats and meeting the knowledgeable brokers is an important part of visiting a show. I enjoy speaking to someone with a deep knowledge of and appreciation for a particular product, and this goes for the shoreside booths as well…whether it’s a new type of clothing or weather gear, a new gadget, or a even a cooler that will keep beverages cold for weeks, I always return from a show with something I can’t wait to use! When the day wears on and feet and back begin to ache, it’s time to sample the local fare. This is when spending a few days enjoying the show works best. No long commute home after a day on one’s feet, but perhaps a comfy barstool for a beer and some clam chowder or a table for ten and the whole spread…sometimes both. It’s nice to catch up with broker pals or local friends after the boats are tidied, lights are off and booths wrapped up for the day. And, here is where people might think I am a bit off my rocker. I look forward to doing it again the next day. I get into a rhythm with the show; enjoy hearing the banter, find myself craning my neck to catch a glimpse of a cool new boat going for a demo sail. Often on day two or three, I like to take a walk around town and check out the surrounding area. This is especially rewarding in Newport because of the sheer amount of boating life that permeates the town. I am in awe of the steady flow of impressive hardware that glides through on a harbor tour. This trek usually ends at the Newport Brokerage Show, sited at one of the coolest places in town, Newport Shipyard. Talk about a place you could spend hours dreaming about boating big! A couple of times I have sailed my own boat to a show, and I know that many people do so as well. A show can be a cruising destination in and of itself, and I’ve cruised to both Newport, RI and Norwalk, CT at show time. The activity and energy surrounding a show is something to behold from the water, and anchoring or mooring outside is a rewarding experience. The great thing about getting to, staying at and returning from the show this way is that I really feel immersed in the whole experience – and if I come across a product I’m interested in but unsure is just right for my boat, I can take a few measurements or pictures to ensure proper fit and function. Everyone has their own reasons for attending a boat show…or two…or even three per year and I obviously have many, but if you haven’t taken the time to explore the many facets of a boat show, I highly recommend doing so. Hopefully you’ll leave with the boat of your dreams or something else you’ve always wanted, some new knowledge, or even a new friend. See you at the shows!
Sailing the Northeast Issue 136 Publisher Anne Hannan anne@windcheckmagazine.com Editor in Chief Christopher Gill chris@windcheckmagazine.com Senior Editor Chris Szepessy zep@windcheckmagazine.com Contributing Editor Joe Cooper joe@windcheckmagazine.com Graphic Design Kerstin Fairbend kerstin@windcheckmagazine.com Contributors David Arnold, Nate Bayreuther, Daniela Clark, Captain Ed Cubanski, USCG, Jamie Fales, Kirsten Ferguson, Greg Fisher, Dave Foster, Victor Fraile, John K. Fulweiler, Gansett Cruises, Kelly Gorman, Cynthia Goss, Michael Gravitz, Susan Green, Greenmarine, Steve Hock, Gilles MartinRaget, Courtney Moore, Maria Muiña, Dan Orchard, PhotoBoat.com, Vin Pica, Samantha Pilz, Joseph Plisic, Ian Roman, Bess Ruff, Ainhoa Sanchez, Brian Schneider, David Schwartz-Leeper, Meghan Sepe, Elizabeth Shaw, Carl Tjerandsen, Rick Tomlinson, Captain Richard Toth, Sander van der Borch, Onne Van der Wal, Andrea von Hohenleiten, Stuart Watson, Dave Wirth Ad Sales Colleen Perry colleen@windcheckmagazine.com WindCheck is a monthly magazine. Reproduction of any part of this publication is strictly prohibited without prior consent of the members. WindCheck encourages reader feedback and welcomes editorial contributions in the form of stories, anecdotes, photographs, and technical expertise. Copies are available for free at 1,000+ locations (yacht clubs, marinas, marine retailers, restaurants, sailing events & transportation centers) in the Northeast. Businesses or organizations wishing to distribute WindCheck should contact us at (203) 332-7639. While WindCheck is available free of charge, we will mail your copy each month for an annual mailing fee of $27. Mail payment to: WindCheck Magazine P.O. Box 195, Stratford, CT 06615 Phone: (203) 332-7639 Fax: (203) 332-7668 E-mail: contactus@windcheckmagazine.com On the web: windcheckmagazine.com WindCheck is printed on recycled paper. Member of Find us on Facebook
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Editor’s Log
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Letters
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Checking In
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So, You Want to Plan a Rendezvous?
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Call Me Crazy
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Book Review: Composition Tips for Boat Photography
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Book Review: Live Yankees
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Captain of the Port
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The Boating Barrister
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Calendar of Events
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Sound Environment
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Tide Tables
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Coop’s Corner
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Fishers Island Junior Overnight Race
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Comic
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Coop’s Line on the VOR
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Coaches’ Corner: Picking a College Team
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11th Annual HPDO Sponsored by Heineken
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25th Anniversary Mudhead Benefit Cup
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Quantum Key West Race Week Preview
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Fools' Rules Regatta
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Ida Lewis Distance Race
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Brokerage
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Classifieds
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Advertisers Index
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On Watch: Tom Graves
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Features 20 The 2014 Boat Shows are Here! We have a look at the upcoming shows in Newport, RI, Norwalk, CT and Annapolis, MD, and longtime WindCheck contributor Cynthia Goss offers great tips on cruising to the Newport International Boat Show aboard your own vessel. 26 We’re Okay at This Location Captain Richard Toth tells the tale of a voyage from Annapolis to the Abacos with fellow members of Fleet 5 Long Island Sound aboard his Tartan 4400 Mai Toi, including an interesting encounter with the U.S. Navy. 46 Finding the Balance The most successful junior sailing programs enjoy a solid retention rate by offering plenty of activities with a focus on fun in addition to guiding aspiring racers to top finishes in regattas. Greg Fisher, Head Instructor at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT, explains how it’s done at one the best clubs in the country. 50 Oakcliff Farr 40s Battle Around Long Island Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, NY entered a pair of boats in this year’s Around Long Island Regatta, providing the sailors in their Acorn and Sapling programs with a unique race within a race. Samantha Pilz, Oakcliff’s Communications Director, has the story. 52 Volvo Ocean Race Preview As seven keen international teams prepare to duke it out in brand new onedesign yachts, the 12th edition of “The Everest of Sailing” (making its first-ever stopover in Newport, RI next May!) is shaping up as the tightest in the event’s history. We look at the superfast VO65s that will tackle the grueling 38,739 nautical mile course, and Contributing Editor Joe “Coop” Cooper has the line on who’s most likely bound for glory. On the cover: Gilles Martin-Raget shot this amazing photograph of Team Alvimedica, Rhode Island’s home team in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, putting their Volvo Ocean 65 Alvimedica through its paces in the waters off Lisbon, Portugal. Our preview of the ‘round-the-world race, which starts October 4, begins on page 52. © Gilles Martin-Raget/Team Alvimedica
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Letters Go Don! Editor’s note: Many readers enjoyed Amy Villalba’s On Watch article about Don Dexter in our August issue, including one who’s been a member of Nyack Boat Club in Nyack, NY for 33 years and currently serves as co-chair of the club’s race committee. I have had the pleasure of sailing with Don. I also had the great good fortune of learning to run races with his dad. One of the best moments of my life was when Fred Dexter said to me, “Bill Cook, you’re not the kind of guy I like, but I like you. I don’t know why.” I can’t think of a higher compliment. Go Don! Bill Cook, via email
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Amy Villalba replies: I’ve sailed in the Lightning Fleet at Nyack Boat Club with Bill for four seasons and raced while he served as PRO. It’s quite clear Bill learned well from both Don and Fred. Sold! I sold my boat yesterday, thanks to the success of WindCheck circulation. The buyer came from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to Stratford, CT, and I doubt I would have been able to reach them without you. Thanks, Bruce Barta, via email Bruce – Congratulations on the sale. WindCheck has a monthly circulation of 30,000, and can be found at more than 1,000 shoreline sailor havens from New Jersey to Massachusetts. And with
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Correction: In our August issue we identified Prestige Yacht Sales as the exclusive Beneteau dealer for the New York/New England region. In this region, Beneteau is also represented by Willis Marine Center, in Huntington, NY, Great Hudson Sailing Center in West Haverstraw, NY and Cape Yachts in South Dartmouth, MA. We regret the error. F
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vineyard vines Sponsors SAIL BLACK ROCK Sacred Heart Invitational, and sailors can demo an RS 400! vineyard vines has joined SAIL BLACK ROCK sponsors Captain’s Cove Seaport and The Boat Locker for the inaugural Sacred Heart Invitational Regatta, an intercollegiate event that will be hosted by Captain’s Cove Seaport in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, CT on September 20 & 21. Fourteen teams from colleges throughout New England will be competing in doublehanded FJs in the waters off Black Rock Harbor. “Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch is expected to kick off the event, the first intercollegiate regatta to be held in the area since intercollegiate sailing began in the United States, a few miles west in Southport Harbor at Pequot Yacht Club in 1928,” said Dave White, Program at Director SAIL BLACK ROCK, a sailing center created to train sailors from Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University in nearby Fairfield, CT. “All participants will receive a vineyard vines tote bag filled with sailing-related items, and The Boat Locker is lending a demo RS 400 [pictured] for sailors to test sail between sets,” White continued. “Captain’s Cove Seaport is providing the venue with its 400-seat indoor/outdoor restaurant and pub,
boardwalk shops with ice cream, candy, historic boats, a museum, and especially a replica of Gustave Whitehead’s #21, the airplane he designed and built in Bridgeport that made the world’s first powered flight © rssailing.com in 1901. It should be a competitive, interesting, fun weekend for sailors, coaches, parents and spectators.” F
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C&C Rendezvous is September New Doublehander from Zim The latest model from Zim Sailing in Warren, RI, the Zim 15 19 - 21 was created to keep young sailors engaged in the sport after
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The third annual C&C Owners Northeast Rendezvous is September 19 - 21 at Alofsin Piers at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI, adjacent to the Museum of Yachting. A C&C boat show featuring the new Redline 41 and One Design 30 (pictured) is Saturday (demo sails as weather permits), followed by a cocktail party sponsored by USWatercraft and a C&C history discussion with Barry Carroll, C&C Manager at USWatercraft. C&C owners and others interested in the brand are welcome. For more information, visit cncrendezvous2014.com. F
collegiate racing. Designed by Steve Clark, the Zim 15 has a rig by Southern Spars with mast bend characteristics that enable a large upwind sail plan (a 114-square foot main and 39-square foot jib by North Sails) that also provides good downwind performance without a spinnaker or gennaker. “We designed the Zim 15 for the 20-30 year olds looking for more excitement,” said Bob Adam, Zim Sailing’s Vice President of Sales. “The high dropoff rate after college is not new, and a more exciting product will help keep more young sailors on the water.” The © zimsailing.com Zim 15 weighs 190 pounds all-up, and the suggested retail price is $11,500. For more information, visit zimsailing.com. F
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Checking In... Latitude Yacht Brokerage Partners with Matt Leduc Yacht Broker Matthew Leduc has joined the team at Latitude Yacht Brokerage, LLC in Newport, RI. Leduc has a wealth of experience within the industry, having spent nearly 20 years rising through the ranks to become one of Rhode Island’s leading yacht brokers. He joins fellow brokers Tim Norton and Tom Miller and company Principal Ryan Miller. “Ryan and I have worked together for years, always talking about the industry and how we can move it forward in this new economy,” said Leduc. “We are constantly collaborating on how to handle the aging fleet, how we can grow boating in New England and introduce people to the lifestyle while making the sales process as easy as possible.” “Latitude Yacht Brokerage specializes in the brokerage of select cruising, racing, and offshore sailing yachts, as well as Downeast style cruisers, trawlers, and motor yachts,” said Miller. For more information, contact Latitude Yacht Brokerage at 401-560-0007 or info@latitudeyacht.com, or visit latitudeyacht.com. F
New Website for Young Racers US Sailing has launched a brand new Clever Pig, a website designed specifically for aspiring youth and young adults who want to take their competitive sailing careers to the next level. The revamped version has a new design and layout, updated content, and a revised structure of the best features from the original website, which was developed in 2007 by the Southport Sailing Foundation in Southport, CT. Clever Pig provides young sailors with the information required to manage a successful campaign. All resources, including Campaign 101 by Dave Dellenbaugh, coach finder, a class database, information on applying for grants, feature stories, articles, video highlights and interviews including coverage of the US Sailing Team Sperry TopSider and US Sailing Development Team, are available at no cost. Other features in development include a crew finder and venue finder. US Sailing has enhanced the website in partnership with the Southport Sailing Foundation, Sailing Foundation of New York, Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound, Chicago Match Race Center, and the California International Sailing Association. “I’m psyched to bring this newly designed website and fresh content to our dedicated Clever Pig community and also to sailors who are using this resource for the first time,” said Chris Love, Editor of Clever Pig. Love is also the producer and host of College Sailing’s Chalk Talk. Visit the new website at cleverpig.org. F
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Checking In... Sarah Angell Named Sales Manager at USWatercraft USWatercraft LLC, the Warren, RI-based parent company of six luxury brands including Alerion Yachts, True North Yachts and C&C Yachts, has appointed Sarah Angell as Sales Manager to support their growing worldwide dealer network. Angell, who has moved over to sales from a previous role of Marketing Manager at USWatercraft, has more than a decade of experience in the marine industry. “I am pleased to have Sarah on our Sales Team,” said Randy Borges, President of USWatercraft. “Her understanding of our
brands coupled with her track record of excellent customer service makes her an invaluable addition to the sales team and an important resource for our dealers.” With the launch of three new boat models in the last 12 months (the C&C 30 One Design, C&C Redline 41 and Alerion Cruising 41), USWatercraft continues to expand its dealer network, with dealers located on the West Coast, East Coast, Great Lakes and as far as away as Japan. Visit uswatercraft.com for more information. F
Rosenfeld Exhibit at City Island Nautical Museum The City Island Nautical Museum in City Island, NY is currently hosting a photographic exhibition called “Morris Rosenfeld Photos of City Island Boats.” The Rosenfeld Collection is the largest single collection of maritime photography in the world, and although it is housed at Mystic Seaport, the photographers who created it, Morris Rosenfeld and his sons David, Stanley and William lived and worked on City Island. The Rosenfelds produced nearly a million photographs. Their images of sailboats, steam yachts, naval vessels, powerboat races, leisure activities, and every America’s Cup Race from 1885 to 1992 are world famous. This newly curated exhibition features images of legendary boats built at the island’s yacht yards, including Dorade, Brilliant, Bolero, Constellation, Infanta, and Analgra. Curator Tom Nye has also created a unique slide show featuring Rosenfeld images and photographs from the museum’s collection. The exhibition will remain on view until December 21. The City Island Nautical Museum is located at 190 Fordham Street, City Island, NY. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm and by special appointment. For more information, visit cityislandmuseum.org. F 16 September 2014 WindCheck Magazine
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d’oeuvres, carving stations, and a “Support Long Island” tasting of island-crafted wines, spirits and beers. The reception runs from 7 pm to midnight on Friday, September 12 and tickets are $75 per person. RSVP at info@pwyc.com. Activities on Saturday, September 13 include the Regatta (skippers meeting & Continental breakfast at 10 am; racing our entire family.” For the second consecutive year, the Port Washington Yacht Club starts at noon), a post-race barbecue (free for sailors/boats Hospice Southeastern in Port Washington, NY has selected the North Shore Autism raising $300), and a Family Fun Day with activities for ages 4 Connecticut provides Circle (NSAC) as the beneficiary of their 17th Annual Charity to 14 including games hosted by Unlimited Sports Action, face care in the home and in Cup Regatta on Saturday, September 13. painting, cotton candy and more. Family Fun Day tickets are $15 nursing facilities for those NSAC was inspired by a group of North Shore parents per child and $25 per adult, which includes lunch, non-alcoholic approaching the end of seeking outside activities for their children with autism spectrum beverages, beer and the barbecue. Sponsor sheets and regatta their life, regardless of age, disorders. They help develop programs, putting educators documents are available at pwyc.com and yachtscoring.com. F disease or inability to pay. and systems in place to make programs available, including “As a community-based, special needs sports leagues for tennis, soccer, baseball and non-profit agency, the basketball, peer mentoring, art and cultural arts programs, funds raised in support of and vocational programs. Among the vocational programs this agency goes right back supported by NSAC is Spectrum Designs, a Port Washington in to the community,” based organization founded to provide gainful employment and The Connecticut Marine explained Denise Hawk, Annual Giving and Special Events meaningful work opportunities to individuals with autism within Trades Association (CMTA) Manager for Hospice SE CT. a social enterprise in an effort to assist them in leading fuller, has named Kathleen Burns as “It was a keeper day in the Mudhead memory banks,” independent and productive lives. its new Executive Director. said Gilmartin. “Thanks to all who participated and it’s time Preceding the regatta is a Grand Cocktail Reception at Port “After an extensive nationwide to tell your sailing friends where the regatta of the year is for Washington YC featuring a silent auction, raffles, open bar, hors search to replace the retiring 2013.” For complete results, visit mudhead.org. ✦ Grant Westerson, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Kathleen Burns,” said CMTA Chairman Robert Petzold. “Kathleen is no stranger to the Association, as she held the position of Chairman through some of the most difficult times facing our industry. Kathleen’s leadership and efforts were instrumental in halting the State of Connecticut’s initiative to implement numerous taxes on the boating industry. We are very excited to have someone with her background and knowledge leading the Association. With Amy Clark, our longtime Director of Programs’ knowledge and skills and Kathleen’s experience, the future of our organization has never been brighter.” Burns previously held the title of General Manager at Noank Shipyard, Inc. in Noank, CT. She oversaw all operations, including the service department, fuel operations, marina slips and moorings, in addition to tenant leasing and customer relations. She also supervised the renovation of the marina and the acquisition and development of a second marina. With a 95% occupancy every year, she was able to consistently deliver profitable results. Burns’ dedication to the marine industry is exhibited by her affiliations with Work Vessels for Vets, Inc., Marine Affairs Committee, Mystic Chamber of Commerce and the Sail the Morgan Community Outreach committee. F
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The 2014 Boat Shows are Here! The 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show is September 11 - 14 in Newport, RI. © Onne Van der Wal/vanderwal.com
44th Annual Newport International Boat Show September 11 - 14 at the Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI The fall show season kicks off with the 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country. This show encompasses 13 acres of Newport, Rhode Island, with powerboats and sailboats from 16 to 85 feet on display. On shore, you’ll find an array of marine products and services to enhance the boating lifestyle. Dealers and manufacturers will be on hand to provide valuable information and answers to all your questions. Nothing beats hands-on training to improve your boat handling skills or learn new ones, and the show organizers have teamed up with Confident Captain/Ocean Pros to make their innovative At the Helm program available to boaters of all experience levels. Taught by professional, U.S. Coast Guard licensed instructors, At the Helm is open to all attendees. Registering at newportboatshow.com for a 90-minute session, a 3-hour Become a Powerboater course or a 2- or 3-hour Sailing course gives you VIP status that includes a goodie bag, discounted rates for future At the Helm courses on your own boat, and a chance to win a $150 gift certificate to one of Newport Restaurant Group’s eight award-winning restaurants located throughout Rhode Island. Another highlight is Newport for New Products. Presented in partnership with Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, this program open to all domestic boats and boating products launched since April 1, 2014 and making their official boat show introduction in Newport. It is also open to all foreign boats and boating products launched in the U.S. market since April 1 and making their official debut in Newport, though they may have been shown and sold outside the U.S. before April. Judged by a panel of industry experts on the basis of
innovation, value to the consumer and aesthetics, awards are given to the “Best New Sailboat 30 Feet and Over,” Best New Sailboat Under 30 Feet,” “Best New Powerboat 30 Feet and Over,” Best New Powerboat Under 30 Feet,” and “Best New Boating Product.” Judging takes place on opening day and the winners will be announced on Friday, September 12. There’s also a Newport For New Products People’s Choice Award. Attendees who come to the show on Thursday will receive a voting card with a detailed list of the entries and their location at the show. New debuts will also be marked with red and blue mats to help make them easy to find. After choosing your favorite, drop your voting card at the Show Office by 6pm Thursday. The winner of the 2014 NFNP People’s Choice Award will be announced Friday morning at the Awards Breakfast Ceremony in the Sunset Lounge near the Newport Yachting Center Marina, and one lucky People’s Choice voter will win an iPad with a $50 credit to the online Apple Store. In the Authors Corner in Tent C, you can meet Judy Silva, author of The Voyage of Yankee: Lady Circumnavigating New England on a Sailboat and Voyage of Albatross: Journey to the Bahamas. Kids will enjoy the amazing face painting and balloon twisting talents of Sailor Donna. She’ll be entertaining with her lively personality and gentle nature near the Marina Dock Office at the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday from 11 am to 2:30 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm. The show’s Official Charitable Partner is Coast Guard Foundation, a national non-profit organization supports the men and women of the U.S Coast Guard who risk their lives on the water every day for our safety. The Foundation provides higher education grants and financial relief to its members and their families. Stop by their booth in Tent B to meet the people behind the organization. Show hours are Thursday to Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm, and 10 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Advance discount tickets are available online. Thursday, September 11 is VIP Day, and attendees will receive special attention from exhibitors. Tickets for VIP Day are $30. Admission on Friday, Saturday or Sunday is $18 ($15 in advance). Two-day standard and VIP packages are also available. Children under 12 are free every day when accompanied by an adult, and there is a free shuttle bus between the show and the parking lot at Easton’s Beach. For more information including a list of boating seminars, visit newportboatshow.com.
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Newport Brokerage Boat Show September 11 - 14 at Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI The Newport Brokerage Boat Show, which runs concurrently with the Newport International Boat Show, is the largest inwater display of quality brokerage yachts in the U.S. More than 100 sail and power yachts from 40 to 140 feet from over 30 brokerage firms will be on display. Admission to this show is complimentary, and you can take a water shuttle to the International Boat Show (where you’ll need to purchase a ticket for admission). For more information including a list of boats, log onto brokerageboatshow.com.
39th Annual Progressive Norwalk Boat Show September 18 - 21 at Norwalk Cove Marina, Norwalk, CT The Northeast’s most popular boat show has something for everyone, whether you’re a sailor or a powerboater. Highlights include free presentations at Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center, where you can learn about keeping your boat “shipshape,” basic fiberglass repair and maintenance, changing a water pump, and going one-on-one with a service technician. Discover Boating is hosting several hands-on powerboating
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workshops at the show, covering such topics as basic docking and fundamental close quarters maneuvering skills, advanced docking skills, open water boat handling and safety, and anchoring and multi-vessel rafting. Space is limited and preregistration is recommended. Sign up at boatshownorwalk.com/ attendees/features/features.aspx. Whether you’re a new paddler or looking for the latest gear and techniques, don’t miss PaddlePalooza. Presented by Downunder, PaddlePalooza comprises free kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) demos on the dock, private SUP lessons by appointment, and Kids SUP Fun at 11 am and 3:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday (ages 10 and up; free). The Annapolis School of Seamanship is offering free 30-minute Boating Education sessions on such topics as diesel engine basics, GPS navigation, and line handling techniques. The six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team will introduce their newest offshore racing boat. Miss GEICO is a 50-foot Victory catamaran. Powered by 1075 Mercury racing engines, she has a top speed of 170mph. Antique boat aficionados won’t want to miss Miss Daisy, a 19-foot Chris Craft Capri speedboat, crafted in mahogany in 1958. Maritime musician Eric Stone will be performing from 11 am - 6 pm daily, playing his unique blend of rock, pop and country inspired by the tropics and his love of the water. Show hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily. Adult tickets are $15, and children 15 and under are admitted free when accompanied Continued on page 23
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Cruise to the Newport International Boat Show By Cynthia Goss Like most New England boaters, you probably make an annual pilgrimage each September to the Newport International Boat Show. It’s where you see the latest in boats and new products, gain knowledge by talking to experts, and see friends. But have you ever cruised to the show? “September is an ideal time to be on the water in New England,” says Wendy Mackie, CEO of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association. “What could be better than a long weekend of total immersion—a visit to this premier on-the-water showcase, coupled with some liveaboard time in the sailing capital of Newport?” This Year’s Show The Newport show takes place Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14. The fleet and product displays will span thirteen acres along the waterfront. “Newport for New Products”—which features U.S. sailboat and powerboat debuts—is how show organizers highlight what’s new and innovative for the coming season. Beyond looking at boats and gear, you can also use the show as a way to brush up on your skills or help a friend or family member gain more confidence on the water. The “At the Helm” program includes both sail and powerboat instruction with Confident Captain/Ocean Pros. And don’t forget to schedule some social time: be inside the show gates Saturday by 6 pm so you can attend the Cruisers Party hosted by Cruising Outpost. Volvo Ocean Race fever is taking root as Newport readies for this global race’s only North American stopover in May 2015. Stop at the Sail Newport booth to get the latest, don’t miss the “pep rally” at 4 pm Saturday, then start making plans to return to Rhode Island when the fleet is in town. And don’t forget to stop by the Oliver Hazard Perry booth to get the latest on this made-in-Rhode Island tall ship. Travel Planning If you’re planning to cruise to Newport for the show, make your plans early. The show’s fleet will use all the dock space at the Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, and Bannister’s and Bowen’s wharves. But if you want dock space, there are plenty of other options. Marinas such as Goat Island Marina (401-849-5655), West Wind Marina (401-849-4300), Newport Yacht Club (401-8469410), and Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina (401-847-9000) offer transient dockage. Moorings are on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can raise the harbormaster on Channel 16 or contact Oldport Marine Services (401-847-9109/VHF Channel 68) and Newport Mooring Service (401-846-7535). Ida Lewis Yacht Club (401-846-1969) offers reciprocal privileges to members of other yacht clubs, and the Oldport launch extends its hours during boat show weekend.
Newport is the place to be during boat show time in September. Photo courtesy of Gansett Cruises
If you want to stay farther away from the show traffic, book some dock space at Conanicut Marine Services (401-4237157) in Jamestown. You’ll be within walking distance to great restaurants—such as Simpatico, Jamestown FiSH, and Slice of Heaven for breakfast and lunch—and the Jamestown-Newport Ferry will be your ride to the show. More Attractions for Boaters Spend a few days and you’ll find lots to do both inside and outside the show. If sailing onboard a 12 Meter is on your bucket list, contact 12 Meter Charters (1-800-820-1223) or America’s Cup Charters (401-849-5868). Both companies offer private charters for groups. You can also buy individual tickets for regularly scheduled sails, so plan to cap your day at the show with some sunset sailing on a Twelve. If you are in the mood for small-boat fun, head across the harbor to Sail Newport where you can charter J/22s or Rhodes 19s (401-849-8385). If you need a classic-boat fix, walk down Thames Street to the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS). The 1885 schooner yacht Coronet is being restored on the campus, and you’ll find a Coronet exhibit at the Museum of Yachting, located inside the school’s Aquidneck Mill Building (iyrs.edu). When it comes to dining in Newport, there are ample choices close to the show. Start your day at one of the local breakfast haunts; try the Franklin Spa, or hang with locals and IYRS students at Gary’s Handy Lunch on Thames Street, or visit Belle’s Café and its backdrop of superyachts at the Newport Shipyard. For later in the day, you’ll find The Mooring, 22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grille, and the Smokehouse in the heart of the show. Other classic hangouts for sailors include the Clarke Cooke House and the Black Pearl, on Bannister’s Wharf, and Café Zelda, located a half-mile from the show on Thames Street. For more information about the Newport International Boat Show, visit newportboatshow.com. For more ideas on all the ways you can enjoy this area of Rhode Island, head to discovernewport.org. F
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45th Annual United States Sailboat Show October 9 - 13 at City Dock, Annapolis, MD The nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat show is where many new sailboats make their international debut. Among the hundreds of sailboats of all sizes and types on display, the popular Multihull Lagoon is a unique opportunity to peruse the largest multihull collection in the world – 45 cats and tris strong and growing. Several free seminars for novices and experienced sailors alike will be presented by Cruising World and Chesapeake Bay magazines. New for 2014 is the Annapolis Sailboat Brokerage Show. Running concurrently with the U.S. Sailboat Show, this inaugural event is an opportunity for find the best for less. Show hours are 10 am - 6pm Thursday (VIP Day), 10 am - 6:30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 10 am - 5 pm Monday. All tickets are $35 on Thursday, and adult tickets are $18 on Friday through Monday. Tickets for children ages 7 - 12 are $5, and kids 6 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit usboat.com/us-sailboat-show/home.
43rd Annual United States Powerboat Show October 16 - 19 at City Dock, Annapolis, MD The world’s oldest and largest in-water powerboat show has everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to highperformance boats and offshore fishing machines. Attendees can see and board family cruisers, center consoles and inflatables, as well as the largest power catamaran section in the world. There’s also a vast exhibition of marine equipment, electronics, accessories, gear and related services including boating instruction, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions. Take the Wheel, an innovative seminar program presented by The Annapolis School of Seamanship, is a day-long educational package providing both “classroom” seminars and two introductory rides on one of four major styles of powerboats: semi-displacement trawler, express cruiser, sportfish, and downeast cruiser. In addition to the hundreds of new boats on display, this show includes the 2nd Annual Powerboat Brokerage Show. Show hours are 10 am - 6pm Thursday (VIP Day), 10 am - 6:30 pm Friday and Saturday, and 10 am - 5 pm Sunday. All tickets are $35 on Thursday, and adult tickets are $18 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Children’s tickets are $5 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and kids 6 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit usboat.com/us-powerboat-show/home. F
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So, You Want to Plan a Rendezvous? Ten tips from someone with experience By Nate Bayreuther Planning a rendezvous can be a heck of a lot of fun, and it can be an extremely rewarding experience for all who attend. It can also be a headache if it’s not planned properly. Having organized a number of small boat rendezvous here in Connecticut for members of the Mariner Class Association, I have learned a number of valuable lessons that are may serve to help others plan gettogethers on the water.
3. Make the return trip easier than getting there. By the end of a rendezvous weekend, most people are a little tired and some may be facing potentially lengthy drives home. If you have multiple destinations during the event, make sure the final leg home is a short one so people have plenty of time to pack up and tackle the highway (or waterway) without being exhausted. O’Day Mariners docked at Mystic Seaport during the 2013 Mariner Rendezvous © Steve Hock
1. Make the destinations easy. Think back to when you were a first-time sailor, or the first time you took your family out on your boat. Chances are you didn’t sail very far, and you (and your family) were probably pretty glad for that. Keep the destination(s) fairly close, and select the locations for their scenery and availability. Make sure there is stuff to do once you’re there that will keep people entertained and happy. 2. Plan as if everything will be against you. While it is possible to factor in currents ahead of time, it’s obviously A well planned rendezvous is fun for all. © Steve Hock impossible to forecast the weather months ahead. Therefore, you should consider what would happen if the wind was right on your nose both coming and going, and also if it rains or winds are high the whole time. On the flip side, you should plan for no wind, both coming and going – think about how long your attendees really want to listen to a whining outboard if that should happen. Personally, I have found that a destination around 15 miles away seems to be ideal.
If currents are a factor, don’t be afraid to plan for the current to be against you on the way to your destination, for that means it will be with you for the return leg back to the launch ramp. On Long Island Sound, the current can be quite swift, but it also can be used to your benefit. 4. Communicate as much and as often as you can. It’s important to provide as much information as you can before and after people register for the event. The more people know, the more they’ll get excited about it and plan accordingly. Be up front with costs, detail the launch site and destination, and
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create an itinerary early so people know what to expect. Online forums are an excellent way to maintain communication because everybody can ask questions and receive your replies. 5. Remind people of the basics to bring. It’s easy to forget something important when you’re trying to remember all sorts of stuff to pack for a rendezvous. I always remind participants to bring the following: Anchor with rode Charts Fully charged VHF radio Fully charged cell phone Life jackets Foul weather gear and sunscreen Fenders and dock lines Cash for food and other purchases Food and drinks for the trip Camera Reliable outboard engine with extra gas And, speaking of the reliable engine… 6. Plan on engine failures. In the six years I’ve been organizing events for O’Day Mariners, almost every event has seen some sort of engine breakdown. I have found it very helpful to make sure there is a spare engine available at the gathering site or launch ramp. I also insist that everyone check their engines well before we leave the docks since, in 2013, the one person out of the whole group who hadn’t checked his engine just before leaving ended up needing a tow. He told me he had run his engine some time before he made the 200-mile trip to the launch ramp and that it worked fine then. I let it go, which was a mistake on my part. A lot can happen to an engine in transit, especially if it’s stored improperly and fuel or oil leaks into places it shouldn’t. By the time he realized his engine wouldn’t start, the sailor who had brought a spare was long gone, on his way to the event destination. It would’ve been a lot easier to swap outboards at the launch ramp and have the problem solved then and there Rendezvous participants should ensure that auxiliary powerplants are ready for long hours of operation. © Stuart Watson
instead of having someone (it ended up being me) tow him in and out of two harbors in rough conditions. 7. Delegate responsibility. As event organizer, I used to take it upon myself to keep tabs on all the other sailors on the water. Once sailors choose their own path and disperse, it becomes very difficult and to know where each boat is, especially if you’re at the back of the pack. I used to feel a lot of stress worrying about each boat, especially when the weather was bad. For the 2014 Mariner Rendezvous, several experienced skippers were chosen as “Co-captains,” each looking after three or four other boats during the course of the weekend and occasionally reporting back to me. This new chain-of-command structure worked extremely well by streamlining communication and creating a much lower-stress environment. 8. Provide everyone with everybody’s contact information. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important to remember, especially if someone gets in trouble – on or off the water – and needs to contact someone. A couple times, my cell phone died, and other people were trying to get ahold of me. If they had had a list with everyone’s contact information, they could have phoned someone else to relay a message. 9. Have a Waiver of Liability. Obviously, sailors need to take responsibility for their own actions on the water. In the event of some kind of incident, especially with unpredictable weather and varying degrees of skipper experience, it’s important for certain entities to be held harmless. If a boat capsizes with serious consequences for skipper and crew, it could open up a whole can of worms for the class association (if it’s a class event) and the event organizer. A Waiver of Liability provides a level of important protection, and many owner rendezvous require such a waiver. There are many online examples you can use to craft one for your own needs. 10. Have a good time yourself. It’s easy to get caught up in the planning and execution of a rendezvous and have the event pass you by as you work to keep things coordinated. Don’t be afraid to step back every now and then and realize that rendezvous are supposed to be fun for everybody, including you. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed, ask for – and, perhaps more importantly, accept – help. Don’t try to shoulder burdens alone when there are plenty of people around who might be willing and able to lend a hand. Chances are, you’ll get all the help you need for a highly successful rendezvous that people will want to repeat again and again. F Nate Bayreuther has owned his 1970 O’Day Mariner Orion since 2007 and is a member of the Executive Board of the Mariner Class Association. A professional full-time organist, he grew up next door to his family’s marina, Bayreuther Boat Yard, in Niantic, CT. He lives with his wife and son in Wallingford and can frequently be found sailing the waters of Long Island Sound. Visit mariner1922. com for more about his Mariner and usmariner.org for the Mariner Class Association.
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We’re Okay at This Location Annapolis to the Abacos By Captain Richard Toth Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from the author’s “Sail Mai Toi” blog, in which he documents the adventures aboard his Tartan 4400 Mai Toi on the waters of Long Island Sound, coastal New England, Chesapeake Bay, Bermuda, the Bahamas and beyond.
Friday, November 1, 2013: We received a pretty good weather window from Commanders Weather through Wednesday, November 6, just ahead of a strong cold front approaching the East Coast and moving offshore Thursday night with winds increasing to 30-35 knots. Day 1, Saturday November 2: The weather forecast called for partly cloudy skies, winds NNE at 6-12 knots increasing to 12-18 knots in the afternoon with occasional showers and temperatures in the 60s during the day and 50s overnight. We had originally planned to leave Port Annapolis Marina around 9:00 am, but due to an unusually low tide we weren’t able to get out of our slip until almost 2:00 pm. Our first stop was the fuel dock at Annapolis Landing Marina, where we took on 57.72 gallons of fuel at 102 engine hours and filled five 5-gallon jerry cans. We were finally underway at 2:40 pm, headed down the Chesapeake at slack tide with the wind beginning to fill in at our backs, comfortably motor sailing downwind to Norfolk. VA. We encountered some brief rain squalls overnight and arrived in Norfolk at 9:30 am (18 hours and 45 minutes later) amidst a steady 15-20-knot wind and following rough seas. Day 2, Sunday, November 3: The day was partly sunny with the winds continuing to blow from the NNE at 18-20 knots. Although still chilly, it was warm in the sun and relatively calm
within the protected and narrow confines of the Intracoastal Waterway. We arrived in Coinjock, NC at dark and were safely tied up to the bulkhead at Coinjock Marina by 6:30 pm; one lock, 13 bridges and nine and a half hours after reaching Norfolk. After dinner onboard and a few bottles of wine, our SPOT satellite communication message, “We’re okay at this location” became the mantra for the remainder of our trip. Day 3, Monday, November 4: We departed Coinjock Marina at 9:00 am amidst sunny skies, winds NNE at 13 knots and 50 degrees. We went aground where some shoaling extended just inside channel marker #130, but managed to free ourselves with a little maneuvering. At 2:00 pm we crossed the Alligator River Bridge. We anchored just outside the entrance to the Alligator River Canal at 35-40’.289” N and 76-5’.613” W at 5:00 pm with 138.5 engine hours and winds 15-20 knots. Day 4, Tuesday, November 5: We weighed anchor at 7:30 am and entered the Alligator River Canal. It was sunny and warm with light NNE winds. Aside from several sailboats assisting another sailboat that lost its engine and went aground just inside the canal, the day was relatively quiet and uneventful. We passed under another three bridges and anchored in Bonner Bay just off Davis Island Point at 35-09’.122 N and 7635’.176” W. Day 5, Wednesday, November 6: We weighed anchor at 7:00 am. It Captain Tom Lanzilli was partly cloudy and warm with E at the helm of Mai winds 10-12 knots. We arrived Beaufort Toi west of the Gulf Docks in Beaufort, NC at 2:30 pm Stream with 156.5 engine hours. The forecast Photo courtesy of Captain called for winds 25-30 knots gusting to Richard Toth 40 ahead of the cold front on Thursday and Friday, so we decided to wait until Saturday morning before going offshore. We took on 62.02 gallons of fuel, having traveled 343 nautical miles and logged 54.6 engine hours since leaving Annapolis. We spent our time doing some routine maintenance and system checks, replacing a corroded SSB coaxial connection, re-provisioning the boat and familiarizing ourselves with Beaufort. We were okay at this location. We visited the grave of a young girl who, according to legend, traveled to England with her father who had promised the child’s mother to return her safely home to America. Sadly, on the return journey, the young girl became ill and died at sea. Desperately wanting to keep his promise to return home with his daughter, the girl’s father purchased a barrel of rum from the ship’s captain to preserve the child’s body. He placed his daughter’s lifeless body in the barrel of rum and returned to Beaufort where she was buried in the rum cask at the Old Burying Ground Cemetery. Visitors leave gifts of shells, toys and trinkets on top of her gravesite, which is
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Mai Toi’s crew (l - r) Captain Tom Lanzilli, Captain Richard Toth, Captain Bob Clark and Capt. Mike Bancroft hold the Bahamian flag after clearing Customs & Immigration. Photo courtesy of Captain Richard Toth marked by a wooden headstone. The weather forecast from Commanders on Friday called for fair weather with a chance of showers on Sunday and Monday, light and variable NNE winds and seas 3-5 feet through Tuesday. A strong cold front was forecast to bring a surge of very strong NNE winds as far south as the Northern Bahamas on Wednesday, with wind speeds to 30 knots making for some very rough conditions off shore. Our objective was to make Treasure Cay before the effects of the cold front arrived. Day 8, Saturday, November 9: We departed Beaufort at 6:00 am. We had three waypoints on our offshore route to Whale Cay, our entrance to the Abacos, Bahamas. We were well on our way along our route towards our first waypoint marking our Gulf Stream crossing when we heard. “Securitas, Securitas, Securitas” on VHF channel 16. “This is U.S. Navy Warship 44. We are conducting live fire exercises in the vicinity of coordinates such and such,” which were right on our route towards our first waypoint. All ships must maintain a 10-mile perimeter. If we went west we’d be directly in the line of fire. If we went east we get forced into crossing the Gulf Stream too early. The warship eventually gave us permission to pass to the west under 10 miles without going too far off course and putting ourselves in any danger of their live fire exercises. Days 9 & 10, November 10 & 11: At sea. Weather was variably cloudy with light and variable ENE winds and 2-4 foot seas. The second cold front which Commanders warned was developing over the East Coast would bring a surge of very strong 20-30 knot NNE winds making for some very rough conditions offshore as far south as the northern Bahamas by Wednesday, so our main concern was to get into the Abacos before this next frontal system arrived. The decision was to either arrive at Whale Cay at dark before the expected cold front and rough conditions, or arrive during daylight hours the next day with the cold front and winds at our back. We chose to stay as far ahead of the cold front as possible, which would put us at Whale Cay at dark. The decision then would be whether to enter the notorious reefs surrounding Whale Cay at dark or wait until first light. Day 11, November 12: We arrived at Whale Cay at 11:00 pm. We had been monitoring and comparing the accuracy of our depth finder, paper and electronic charts and taking range bearings as we approached Whale Cay, and were comfortable that our electronic charts were accurate enough to enter Whale Cay in the dark with only the light from the moon. What we didn’t expect was for our chartplotter at the helm to lose its backlighting. We had originally planned to take Loggerhead Channel, but decided on the straight approach to Treasure Cay. windcheckmagazine.com
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from the preceding Thursday and Friday changed the direction of the current in the eddy. The U.S Navy also ultimately forced us to use the northern Gulf Stream crossing instead of our alternate southern crossing, which would have put us in an adverse current much sooner. By altering course from S to SE we increased our SOG from 3.8 to 5.5+ knots and were on the best VMG possible under the circumstnces. In hindsight we probably should have taken advantage of that SE route for a few more hours, which would have put us further east and given us more south, bucking a weaker adverse current and potentially picking up some fair current the last day. Nevertheless, in the end we were able to Mai Toi docked at the Treasure Cay Resort & Marina in the Abacos, Bahamas average 5.5 knots offshore, beat the second cold front and arrive Treasure Cay safely. Photo courtesy of Captain Richard Toth Unfortunately the Caribbean rallies didn’t fare In hindsight this turned out to be a prudent decision, because as well. They elected to depart Beaufort, NC for we later found out that a barge went aground on the shoal at the the BVIs on the Wednesday we arrived, in hopes of beating the entrance to Loggerhead channel which we may have not seen in the first impending cold front where forecasters had predicted gale dark. So using a flashlight to backlight our chartplotter and our force conditions offshore on Thursday and Friday. The U.S. Coast crew strategically positioned on deck as lookouts, we were able to Guard, assisted by the U.S. Navy, reportedly saved four lives and navigate our way through Whale Cay into Treasure Cay and arrive responded to five sailboats in distress. Two sailboats, Ahisma and safely at our slip at 1:50 pm on Wednesday, November 13, Day 12. Wings, were abandoned due to hull damage and gear failure, and their crews were rescued by the USCG. It is believed that Ahisma Offshore distances has sunk while Wings is adrift and awaiting salvage by her owners. 11/9-10 116 nm Two other sailboats, Like Dolphins and Nypa, were dismasted 11/10-11 126 nm and made it back to port under their own power. Three sailboats 11/11-12 130 nm encountered rudder problems and were towed into port by the 11/12-13 115 nm USCG, and Braveheart returned to port with one crewmember Total offshore 487 nm with a broken arm. There have been a number of other reports of ICW 343 nm torn sails, gear breakdowns and system failures, and these boats Total combined 830 nm diverted to Bermuda and/or the Bahamas for repairs under their Total fuel used including five 5-gallon jerry cans: 188.34 gallons own power. ~132.5 engine hours = 1.42 gallons per hour I would like to thank my crew, Captain Mike Bancroft, In summary, we nailed the southbound eddy just to the Captain Bob Clark and Captain Tom Lanzilli for their time and east of the Gulf Stream at 32 40 N and 076 11W. There was also help to make this a safe and successful passage, but most of all apparently no place for us to go south of the eddy where we would for their friendship and the camaraderie which evolved from our have hit the adverse current if we had altered course. Based on the having to rely solely on each others’ experience and seamanship departure data, we were exactly where we were supposed to be in skills to succeed. Good judgment comes from experience, but the eddy but the current had changed against us. Maybe the storm experience comes from bad judgment. After cruising the Abacos until this past spring, Mai Toi is back at her homeport of Guilford, CT. F
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Cruising Narragansett Bay & New England on a Leopard 44 Catamaran By Daniela Clark When she was launched in 2012, the Leopard 44 won Boat of the Year honors from both SAIL and Cruising World, an achievement rarely made by one model. Interestingly, as a true testament to the all-around success of the model, the various judges across both magazines all praised different specific features of the 44. Items cited included the comforts of the owner cabin, the forward cockpit and access door, the space in the main cabin, the raised steering station with access to all the required controls, the combination of sailing performance and comfort, the builders’ attention to detail, and the value. Today, Leopard 44s are sprinkled around the world, crossing oceans and hosting family daysails alike. I interviewed David Arnold of Cumberland, RI, the owner of Call Me Crazy, to hear what he has to say about his Leopard 44 that serves as a platform for family fun. How did you choose the Leopard 44? We had looked at a lot of different boats. We were looking originally at monohulls. We had been living in Scotland, but we were back in the U.S. in Delray Beach, FL. We saw an open house for a new Leopard shop and we walked in, walked on the 44, and it was like when you look at a house and you know it’s going to be your home. After you took ownership, you delivered her to North Carolina and then Rhode Island. Had you done any long distance cruising previously? No. We did it with a crew, and it was a great trip. We saw dolphins, whales, big sunfish and sea turtles, and ran into a shark that was sleeping on the surface. The fishing was great, and we filled the freezer with mahi mahi. How did you feel about the boat during that first offshore trip? It was great. It’s such a stable platform. We had no issues. We sailed half the time and motor-sailed half the time. It’s much quicker sailing than motoring, which is nice. We had about every different type of weather you could imagine. Beautiful blue sky days, then fogged in and squally off Block Island. She handled really well. It was a good trip all in all.
Call Me Crazy’s shallow draft allows access to quiet anchorages that monohull sailors can only dream about. © David Arnold
Did your kids know how to sail before you owned the boat? Have they learned now? Almost every weekend last year we were out on the boat, either daysails or overnight sails. The summer was all about getting the family familiar with the boat and our new home waters. We ventured all through Narragansett Bay. Our favorite hangouts are Prudence Island, Bristol, Newport, and Block Island – great little harbors to tuck into whether or not there are actual towns to drop into. The beach that we anchor off of on the north side of Prudence Island gets really shallow – three to five feet below our keels. We have it all to ourselves. One of the commercial guys will come in for clams and that will be our only neighbor. The kids love it. They each have their jobs, which is helpful and keeps them involved. We have plenty of overnights with their friends on the boat. There’s plenty of space for everybody. We carry toys on the boat, including a couple of kayaks and a tender. We’re a very popular family! The older two get involved with sailing. They haven’t done junior sailing yet, but will this summer. The 44 is so easy to sail. With everything being led to the helm station – the electric winches and everything – it’s just so easy. Is your wife a big sailor? How does she like the boat? She’s more about the destination than the journey, but she really enjoys it as well. We’re so much happier having made the decision to buy a catamaran than a monohull, from a safety and stability standpoint, and we get so much more space on this platform than we would have on a monohull without going ridiculously sized.
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on the bay, so we really stand out. This past weekend the Niña and Pinta were in Bristol, and I think the folks that were touring those two ships took as many pictures of us as they did of the Niña and Pinta!” F
The Leopard 44 is an excellent platform for family fun, as Lydia Arnold and Lily Stevens demonstrate. © David Arnold
Do you have any feedback on performance, handling, or ease of care? The maintenance has been fine. There were a few post-delivery things that needed to be addressed after the shakedown cruise, and Jim and Derek and the team in Florida were good at getting us through that. She sails really well and she’s very very fast, I don’t push her really hard with the kids on it, but we easily go half the windspeed or more up to about 20 knots. She points really high, we can sail her at 35 off the wind. I don’t race her formally, but we race every boat that’s out there! There are only about three permanent cruising catamarans
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Nicholas Arnold has found a perfect spot to hang out. © David Arnold
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Book Reviews... Composition Tips for Boat Photography By Allen and Daniela Clark Published by PhotoBoat.com eBook format $19.99 Professional marine photographers Daniela & Allen Clark have been WindCheck contributors for nearly a decade. Their superb photographs appear in every issue of this magazine, and frequently on the cover. Their company, PhotoBoat, also provides images for the Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week News, which the WindCheck crew produces in oddnumbered years. Daniela & Allen are among the hardest-working and most talented of our contributors and also some of the nicest, and it’s no surprise that they’ve launched a series of instructional eBooks to help other sailors take better photos. The first of these manuals, Composition Tips, covers the fundaments of successful sailing photography including keeping your horizon level, framing your subject with the rule of thirds, shooting from different angles, and editing your images. There’s also a “Shot Busters” section comprising tips on avoiding things that can ruin a shot, and every page is illustrated with examples of both good and not-so-good photos. Daniela & Allen, who started PhotoBoat in 2005, met when they were instructors at Longshore Sailing School in Westport, CT. They’ve logged more than 4,000 hours on the water and countless more in the editing room, and PhotoBoat. com is the largest brand in regatta photography in the U.S. Composition Tips for Boat Photography is an excellent resource for aspiring photographers. It’s available at PhotoBoat. com, where you’ll also find opportunities including Daniela & Allen’s photography seminars at yacht clubs, on-thewater sessions, portfolio reviews and marketing for other photographers, as well as numerous regatta galleries and information about hiring PhotoBoat for regattas and commercial or editorial projects. F
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The Sewalls and Their Ships By W. H. Bunting Published by Tilbury House 496 pages hardcover $30 In the mid- to late 19th Century, the city of Bath on the southwest coast of Maine was one of the world’s most productive shipbuilding communities. And no family was more closely tied to Bath’s maritime history than the Sewalls, who built and managed a fleet of over 100 merchant vessels. These ships, mostly squareriggers, were engaged in worldwide trade until the Age of Sail came to an end. Published in partnership with the Maine Maritime Museum, Live Yankees is a comprehensively researched and marvelously written account of a family dynasty that fueled the rise of the American sailing merchant fleet. All captains of Sewall ships were required to make regular reports to the company office, and author W. H. Bunting artfully weaves bits of this correspondence – accounts of storms, shipwrecks, plagues, “sailor troubles,” and encounters with cannibals – into his captivating narrative. After missing an opportunity to invest in steamships because they failed to recognize the advantages of faster voyages and reduced crew costs that steam power offered – or perhaps because of sheer Yankee stubbornness, the Sewalls steadfastly resisted the inevitable demise of schooners and square-riggers. Generously illustrated with photographs taken primarily from the collections of the Maine Maritime Museum and Andrew Nesdall, Live Yankees provides a fascinating look at a New England family’s fierce determination as they faced the changing winds of technology. A resident of Whitefield, ME, W. H. Bunting is the author of Portrait of a Port: Boston 1852–1914; Steamers, Schooners, Cutters, and Sloops; A Day’s Work: A Sampler of Historic Maine Photographs, 1860–1920; The Camera’s Coast: Historic Images of Ship and Shore in New England; and Sea Struck. To order this a copy of this superb book and many others, visit tilburyhouse.com. F
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From the Captain of the Port We’re Being Boarded by the Coast Guard – Now What?
Flares – boat size dependent, but all must “good to go,” i.e. unexpired! And so on and so forth…
By Vincent Pica District Commodore, First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
What Happens Then? Well, there are three outcomes from here. First and best, you will get a Report of Boarding and it is marked, “No violations.” You are good to go for the season. Secondly, your Report of Boarding could be marked “Written Warning” about some violation that has not risen to the level of Notice of Violation. One caveat: If the boarding officer returns to the station and finds that you already have been given a warning for the same issue, your notice becomes a Violation. That is also the third outcome that could happen right at the boat – a “Notice of Violation” is issued. There are two general outcomes from here. If the boarding officer believes that the nature of the violation is inherently unsafe, you will be directed to follow the Coast Guard back to the dock. They are not going to allow you to keep fishing or sailing with some aspect of your boat that can lead to serious injury or death to you, your crew or other boaters. Secondly, it can take on the aspect of a driving violation. The notice is mailed to the Coast Guard hearing office in Portsmouth, VA. There the boarding report will be reviewed by a case officer where fines, further letters of violations, etc. will be issued. You will be notified by mail and you will have time (15 days) to file an appeal.
If you’ve ever seen the reflection of the blue-rotating hailing light in the reflection of your windshield, you’ve felt the quickening in certain parts of your body…“Jeez, what did I do wrong?” The United States Coast Guard can and will board you at their discretion. They need no search warrant, no provocation, and no reason other than, “Good Morning, sir. My name is Officer Jones with the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is here today to ensure you are in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.” What Happens First? First, you will be impressed by their youthfulness and their polite, professional demeanor. These are highly trained Federal officers. And the very first question that they will ask you, before they even step off their vessel onto yours, is, “Without reaching for them or touching them, do you have any weapons on board?” Subtly but powerfully, the tone is set: “I am polite. I am professional. I mean business.” Let’s assume (and hope) that the answer to that question is “no,” since I would need a lot more space than this column if the answer is “yes.” What Happens Next? The inspection that follows is driven largely by the size of the vessel, with a few standard exceptions. Your actual registration needs to be aboard and current. The “HIN” number, like your car’s “VIN” number, needs to be the same on your registration and on your boat (low on the starboard side of the transom.) If they don’t match, someone has a lot of explaining to do. The registration numbers must be of proper size (at least 3”), of contrasting color to your hull and be the most forward of any numbering or lettering on the boat. If you have an “MSD” (Marine Sanitation Device, aka a “head” or toilet), regardless of the size of your vessel, it must conform to regulations. All the bays and creeks in the Northeast are “No Discharge Zones,” so if there is an overboard through-hull from the MSD holding tank, it must be in the locked/closed position and the key must be under the control of the skipper. It can be seized closed or, lastly, the handle can be removed and it must be in the closed position. The rest is largely going to be driven by the size of your vessel: How many personal flotation devices (life jackets)? – at least one for everybody aboard, in good working order and readily available Fire Extinguishers – boat size dependent, but all must be in working order
How to Avoid All This? Well, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free (your favorite price) vessel exams all season long – and they are not enforcement events. If your boat “fails” virtually the same inspection that would be conducted by the regulars, you get a report that details the deficiency – and the inspector’s cell phone number. He or she will tell you, “When you have this addressed, call me. I will come down and re-run the inspection.” This results in a USCGAux sticker of compliance being affixed to your windshield or hull. Visit safetyseal.net/GetVSC/. If you are interested in being part of USCG Forces, email me at JoinUSCGAux@aol.com or go direct to the D1SR Human Resources department, who are in charge of new members matters, at FSO-PS@emcg.us and we will help you “get in this thing.” F 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. Vin Pica, Commodore for the First District Southern Region in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, 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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The Boating Barrister Highwayman and Sailors: Understanding the Maritime Lien By John K. Fulweiler Highwayman, sailor or single drop of rain. However the song goes, he’ll keep coming back around. Maybe it’s a budding Buddhist in me, but there’s a comfortable something in that seventies ballad. And when with the last line Glen Campbell turns quickly away from the audience; well, it makes me think Glen gets a wee ‘verklempt’ himself. Who knows? What I do know is that boats are a neat example of something coming around and around again. A new owner may take possession of a sailboat with a roster of prior owners. The problem is boats don’t always start new storylines clean and they sometimes carry the scars of their past in the way of maritime liens. That is, the new owner of an old boat needs to take care to try and sail clear of becoming entangled in maritime lien disputes. What’s a maritime lien? In broad speak, a lien is a legal claim against property arising as a result of a loan, a debt, a service, etc. In the housing world, the treatment of liens seems pretty straightforward in that they’re identified on the property records. In other words, in almost every instance concerning real estate, the world is on notice of the lien. But boy, that’s about as different from the maritime world of liens as is the difference between being afloat or ashore. On the seas of the general maritime law, you’ll find lots of different types of liens from liens for crewmember wages and salvage services to liens for mechanical repairs and wharfage. Where it becomes interesting is that these maritime liens almost always arise automatically and latch (barnacle-like) to a vessel upon the rendering of a service requested by the owner. For instance, if a mechanic performs a repair, the lien for payment of that service automatically arises and remains (like a fender swinging from a stanchion line) until it’s satisfied. Again, in broad speak, the mechanic doesn’t have to do anything for the lien to attach to the vessel. The mechanic generally doesn’t have to file the lien or give public notice, all of which is the reason why you’ll sometimes hear of a vessel having “hidden liens.” Around our office, we like to refer to them as “mean hidden liens.” For the prospective vessel purchaser, a hidden lien can pose potential downstream liability because the holder of a valid maritime lien can arrest and ultimately auction the vessel for payment. It doesn’t usually matter that the downstream purchaser wasn’t aware of the lien, because the claim is against the vessel. That is, the arrest and seizure is all under the color of foreclosing the maritime lien, much like a house might be foreclosed upon as a result of a tax lien. What to do? First off, if you’re like me and sail classic plastic or if you’re simply not the original owner of your craft, there’s no need to panic. Oft times, the issue doesn’t arise and a little windcheckmagazine.com
due diligence your part will help in tamping down the likelihood of such an incidence. If your vessel is documented, order an Abstract of Title from the National Vessel Documentation Center (it’s a worthwhile $25 charge) and study the abstract to determine if anyone has filed a “Notice of Claim of Lien.” If so, and if you can’t determine whether the alleged lien has been satisfied, speak to your admiralty attorney. If you’re buying a pre-owned boat (to use the lexicon of a car dealer), remember it’s not a car you’re purchasing and you should speak to your admiralty counsel so that robust language speaking to liens and, in particular, agreeing to indemnify, defend and hold-harmless is included in the sales contract. (Also remember this truism that is often overlooked: an indemnity provision is only as good as the person or entity promising to indemnify. The likelihood that the empty shell of a corporation that previously owned your craft will respond to your downstream demand for indemnity in the face of a maritime lien claim is, I’d venture, small.) Remember too, liens don’t generally last forever and they’re subject to the legal doctrine of laches, which is the concept that time erodes the claim. That is, if the lienholder lets too much time pass, a lien will generally not be enforceable. Whatever the case, a few minutes with your admiralty attorney should help shake out any concerns you may have about lingering maritime liens. Too long ago, a boss who talked to the tempo of a Marlboro balanced on his lower lip mashed a VHF silent and waved us quiet. “This,” he said, gesturing at the speaker filling the wheelhouse with Glen Campbell’s Highwayman chorus, “This is a stupid cool song.” Indeed it is, and I hope you old friends and faithful crafts of sail and power keep coming back again and again and again. 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. F Admiralty attorney John K. Fulweiler, Esq. practices maritime law on the East and Gulf Coasts. As a former partner of a Manhattan maritime firm, John now helms his own practice located in Newport, Rhode Island where he helps individuals and businesses navigate the choppy waters of the maritime law. John can be reached anytime at 1-800-383-MAYDAY (6293) or via e-mail at john@fulweilerlaw.com. WindCheck Magazine
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Calendar 2014 SEPTEMBER Daily through October Sail on the Mary E - Enjoy a 1.5-hour river excursion or a 2-hour sunset cruise aboard this 75-foot gaff-rigged schooner, which was built in 1906. Fee includes museum admission. Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT; Reservations: 860767-8269; schoonermarye.com; ctrivermuseum.org 1 NBC Labor Day Sunfish/ Laser Regatta - Nyack Boat Club, Nyack, NY; nyackboatclub.org 3-7 Oakcliff International This final regatta in the USA Grade 2 Grand Slam Series will be sailed in Swedish Match 40s. Oakcliff Sailing Center, Oyster Bay, NY; Bill Simon: 516-8020368; bsimon@oakcliffsailing. org; oakcliffsailing.org
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4 Singles Under Sail meeting - SUS is a sailing club for adults who are also single. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at various locations in Fairfield County, CT; 203-8473456; visit SinglesUnderSail.org for cruises, lectures and other special events. 4 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; Wayne: 860-652-5000; shorelinesailingclub.com 5 PYC Falkner Island Overnight Race - Pequot Yacht Club, Southport, CT; pequotyc.com 5&6 100 Mile Paddle - This SUP event is the ultimate adventure paddle race for relay teams and elite paddlers. New York, NY; 100milepaddle.com 5-7 37th Annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival - Activities include harbor tours, historic and working vessels, arts & crafts, barbecue competition, oyster shucking competition, Pirate’s Coast Adventure, Kids’ Cove, live music featuring headliner Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (Saturday night) and more.Veteran’s Memorial Park, Norwalk, CT; seaport.org 6 4th Annual Larchmont Yacht Club Leukemia Cup Regatta - With starts for Cruising Yachts, Offshore OneDesigns, Ideal 18s,Vanguard 15s, Etchells, IODs, S-Boats, RSK6s, Viper 640s, Lasers, Laser Radials, 420s and Optis (Red, White, Blue & Green), this is one of the largest regattas on Long Island Sound. Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY; leukemiacup. org/ctwhv/localchapter/ larchmontyc 6 Village Cup Regatta Hosted by Seatauket Yacht Club in collaboration with the Village of Port Jefferson and
the Port Jefferson Conservancy, this PHRF regatta, supports pancreatic cancer care at Mather Hospital and the Lustgarten Foundation’s mission to eradicate the disease. Port Jefferson, NY; Chuck Chiaramonte: 516-810-6695; chuck@seatauketyc.com; setauketyc.com/villagecup 6 Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island Regatta Co-hosted by the Rhode Island International Sailing Association and Barrington Yacht Club, this event supports compassionate end-of-life care for Rhode Islanders. Barrington, RI; 800338-6555; hospiceregattas.org/ri.shtml
waters and beaches, this standup paddling event has 6-, 3- and 1-mile races, a 2-mile fun paddle and other fun activities. Esker Point, Noank, CT; ct.surfrider.org 6 Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race - This event, which includes the East Coast Surf Ski Championships, has 7- & 14mile open water courses along the scenic Norwalk Islands for any human-powered craft. 9am; Shady Beach, Norwalk, CT; lighthousetolighthouse.org
6 60th Annual Winkle Cup - Centerport Yacht Club, Centerport, NY; centerport-yc.org 6 46th Annual Katrina Cup Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, Huntington, NY; lhyc.org 6 HBC Invitational - This ECSA points event is open to all boats with a valid ECSA PHRF certificate, self-bailing cockpit, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self-supporting for a weekend. Housatonic Boat Club, Stratford, CT; Lee Henchman: 203-6685940; lhenchman@gmail.com; housatonicboatclub.org 6 USS America Regatta Divisions for PHRF, Lasers 7 Ideal 18s. Old Greenwich Yacht Club, Old Greenwich, CT; ogyc.org 6 Captain Island Race Douglaston Yacht Squadron, Douglaston, NY; douglastonyachtsquadron.com 6 4th Annual Summer’s End SUP Classic - Presented by the Connecticut Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to protect and restore Connecticut’s
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6&7 Greenport Classic Yacht Regatta - This WoodenBoat Regatta Series event is hosted by Sail Greenport. Greenport, NY; Jeff Goubeaud: qmiii@aol. com; SailGreenport.org 6&7 Blind National Sailing Championship - This regatta will be sailed in J/22s. Sail Newport, Newport, RI; Kim Hapgood: 401-846-1983; kim. hapgood@sailnewport.org; sailnewport.org 6&7 Star Bedford Pitcher Regatta - Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org 6&7 Diesel Engine Course This course covers the marine diesel engine and all its parts, the transmission and stuffing box, and participants will assemble a table full of parts into an engine, system by system. Only 6 students per class; 9:30 am - 4:30 pm; windcheckmagazine.com
Narragansett Sailing School & Charter, Brewer Cove Haven Marina, Barrington, RI; register with Kathy: 401-250-5496; Kathy@narragansettsailing.com; narragansettsailing.com 7 Spirit Rider Regatta Honoring the memory of firefighter Patrick J. O’Keefe of FDNY Rescue Company One and all who perished in the events of September 11, 2001, this PHRF race supports the O’Keefe Foundation’s mission to award scholarships to students who have lost a parent to violence or are suffering from some radical life change. The Ocean Club; Atlantic Beach, NY; spiritrider.org 7 67th Commodore’s Trophy Race - This ECSA bonus points event is hosted by Thames Yacht Club. New London, CT; thamesyachtclub.org 7 49th Annual ValeurJensen Denmark Stamford Race - Presented by the Stamford Yacht Club, Royal Danish Yacht Club, Stamford Sail & Power Squadron and the Consulate General of Denmark, this event is open to boats with PHRF or IRC ratings and classic boats (over 25 years old). Other boats of onedesign or level racing classes are also eligible and may race in accordance with class rules. The race will have starts for non-spinnaker classes, as well as courses for Multihulls 18’ LOA and over. Sail like a Dane! Stamford, CT; Ray Redniss: 203348-3710; rredniss@optimum. net; stamfordyc.com 8 - 13 J/70 World Championship presented by Helly Hansen - The official Regatta Support Partner of this inaugural event is North Sails. New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court, Newport, RI; j70worlds.com 9 Full Moon Kayak Tour windcheckmagazine.com
Watch the Harvest Moon rise over Great South Bay. 6:30 8:30pm; Dinghy Shop, Amityville, NY; 631-264-0005; dinghyshop.com 9 & 10 Pine Trophy - Hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, this intercollegiate regatta is sailed in Colgate 26s with a crew of 4. New London, CT; collegesailing.org 11 - 14 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show Hundreds of new sailboats & powerboats and thousands of products & services from domestic & international exhibitors will be on display, and there’s a Volvo Ocean Race pep rally at 4 pm Saturday. Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI; newportboatshow.com 11 - 14 Newport Brokerage Boat Show - See more than 100 sail- & powerboats from 40 to 140 feet presented by over 30 brokerage firms. Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI; brokerageboatshow.com 11 - 14 J/30 North American Championship - Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org 12 & 13 77th Annual Fall Off Soundings Club Fall Race Series - This ECSA points event comprises a race from New London, CT to Gardiners Bay, NY on Friday and course racing on Saturday. offsoundings.org 12 & 13 5th Annual IHYC Classic Yacht Regatta Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT; Shelia Graves: noreaster1926@yahoo.com; indianharboryc.com 12 - 14 55th Annual RPSA Fall Multihull Regatta - This New England Catamaran Sailing Association-sanctioned
event has separate starts (with sufficient entries) for Hobies, F20s, F18s & Open Class (Portsmouth). Roton Point Sailing Association, Rowayton, CT; rotonpoint.org 12 - 15 Fleet 5 LIS Rendezvous in Mystic Seaport - Fleet 5 Long Island Sound is the club for sailors with a passion for cruising. Mystic, CT; fleet5lis.org/ Events/Mystic Seaport.htm 13 PWYC Charity Cup Regatta - Hosted by Port Washington Yacht Club, this event raises funds for Family & Children’s, a non-profit agency dedicated to protecting and strengthening children, individuals, families and communities on Long Island. Port Washington, NY; 516-7671614 ext. 10; visit pwyc.com 13 Brent C. Donahue Cross Sound Regatta - Honoring the memory of a great sailor and a great friend, this is a race across Long Island Sound and back. Black Rock Yacht Club, Bridgeport, CT; blackrockyc.com 13 Indian Harbor Classic Yacht Regatta - This WoodenBoat Regatta Series event is hosted by Indian Harbor Yacht Club. Greenwich, CT; Shelia Graves: noreaster1926@ yahoo.com; indianharboryc.com 13 Woodpussy National Championship - Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club, Oceanport, NJ; ssyc.us 13 Philcox Cup - Norwalk Islands Sailing Fleet, Norwalk, CT; norwalksailing.com 13 & 14 Long Island Sound IRC Championship & PHRF Fall Classic - Hosted by Storm Trysail Club & Riverside Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT; stormtrysail.org
13 & subsequent Saturdays to 10/25 Fall Marine Life Study Cruises - Cruise out onto Long Island Sound for close encounters with crabs, fish, squid and a few surprises brought up in the trawl net. These cruises are good for ages 8 and older (kids should be at least 42 inches tall). 1 pm; $22.95 ($17.95 for Aquarium members); The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, CT; Space is limited; advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walkup tickets will be sold, space permitting. Purchase tickets at maritimeaquarium.org or 203852-0700, ext. 2206. 14 The 2nd Annual Sanity Chase - This women’s obstacle course challenge is the most fun you’ll have chasing your sanity! Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI; thesanitychase.com 14 23rd Annual Coastweeks Regatta - This rowing event for singles, doubles & fours is part of the annual Mystic Weekend of Rowing. Mystic, CT; roninracing.com 16 & 17 Nevins Trophy - This intercollegiate regatta is hosted by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and sailed in 420s, FJs and Lasers. Kings Point, NY; collegesailing.org 18 - 21 39th Progressive Annual Norwalk Boat Show There’s something for every boater at the Northeast’s most popular boat show. Norwalk Cove Marina, Norwalk, CT; boatshownorwalk.com 18 - 21 Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship - Black Rock Yacht Club, Bridgeport, CT; Junius Brown: Junius4@comcast. net; blackrockyc.com
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18 - 22 U.S. Multihull Championship - For the first time in its history, this regatta for US Sailing’s Hobie Alter Trophy will be sailed in A-Class catamarans. Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI; ussailing. org/racing/championships/adult/ multihullchamps
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19 - 21 25th Annual Greenport Maritime Festival Presented by the East End Seaport Museum & Maritime Foundation, this event features
classic boats on display and racing, a parade, live music, ship tours, children’s activities, arts & crafts, pirates, whaleboat and kayak races, fireworks, a clam chowder contest and more. Greenport, NY; 631-477-2100; eastendseaport.org
has divisions for Spinnaker, NonSpinnaker and Double-handed boats and (with sufficient interest) One-Designs and Multihulls. Setauket Yacht Club, Port Jefferson, NY; Jason Richter: 631-312-7140; Paladin32575@ yahoo.com; setauketyc.com
BLACK ROCK and Captain’s Cove Seaport, this inaugural intercollegiate regatta will be sailed in FJs, and participants can take an RS 400 for a demo sail courtesy of The Boat Locker. Black Rock, CT; collegesailing.org
20 Maycroft Cup Regatta Originally raced in 1886, this event has PHRF Spinnaker & Non-Spinnaker and One-Design divisions. Sag Harbor Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY; Rob Camerino: 631-902-6637; robcam56@ yahoo.com; SagHarborYC.com
20 WSC Last Chance Regatta This ECSA points event is hosted by Windjammers Sailing Club. Milford, CT; windjammers.org
20 - 26 J/24 World Championship Sail Newport, Newport, RI; sailnewport.org
20 34th Annual William K. Vanderbilt Trophy - This race from Huntington Bay to Northport Bay has divisions for PHRF Spinnaker and NonSpinnaker and One-Design boats. Centerport Yacht Club, Centerport, NY; centerport-yc.org 20 SYC True North Race This SYC Distance Race Series event
20 Cross Sound Challenge Hosted by Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, this ECSA points event has a course length of approximately 15 miles. Essex, CT; essexcyc.org
21 MYC Last Chance Regatta This ECSA points event is hosted by Milford Yacht Club. Milford, CT; milfordyachtclub. com
20 Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race - This is a circumnavigation of Prudence Island. twentyhundredclub.org
21 Swanson Cup & Bay Challenge Cup - This Narragansett Bay Yachting Association event is hosted by Barrington Yacht Club. Barrington, RI; barringtonyc.com; nbya.org
20 & 21 The Sacred Heart Invitational - Hosted by SAIL
21 By Land and By Sea: 17th Annual Antique Vehicle
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Show - A dazzling display of pre-1930 cars, trucks & motorcycles and a Grand Parade of Vehicles. 9am - 3pm; Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; 860-5725322; mysticseaport.org
26 - 28 U.S. Team Racing Championship - Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA; ussailing.org/racing/ championships/events
23 & 24 Hood Trophy - This intercollegiate regatta is hosted by Tufts University and sailed in Larks. Medford, MA; collegesailing.org
26 - 28 12 Metre North American Championship - Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport, RI; 12mrclass.com
26 Ideal 18 Women’s Regatta - Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT; indianharboryc.com 26 - 28 Fuller Offshore Regatta Hosted by Watch Hill Yacht Club and Shelter Island Yacht Clubs, this is now a 3-day event. Friday: Gardiner’s Bay to Groton Long Point; Saturday: Groton Long Point to Gardiner’s Bay; Sunday: back to Groton Long Point. Saturday’s leg is counted towards the ECSA circuit. whyc.net/Fuller.php
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27 Poco Loco Bay Race Open to all spinnaker & nonspinnaker boats with a PHRFMA rating and multihulls with a NEMA rating, this fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation is hosted by Richmond County Yacht Club in memory of past member Richie O’Connell. Staten Island, NY; rcyachtclub.org/pocobayrace. htm 27 13th Annual Red Lobdell Memorial Regatta - This ECSA points race is open to all boats over 20 feet LOA. Stonington Harbor Yacht Club;
Stonington, CT; 860-535-0112; shyc.us 27 Heritage Cup Regatta and Rendezvous - This WoodenBoat Regatta Series event is hosted by the Hempstead Harbor Club/ Hempstead Harbor, NY: Mike Emmert: GoldenI37@aol.com; heritagecup.org 27 & 28 HRYRA Last Chance Regatta - This Hudson River Yacht Racing Association event is hosted by the Nyack Boat Club. Nyack, NY; nyackboatclub.org; hryra.org
27 & 28 Working Waterfront Festival - This celebration of commercial fishing – America’s oldest industry – includes exhibits by fishing companies & non-profit organizations, artists & authors, food vendors, a farmer’s market, and sea music by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus, The Beans, Jon Campbell, Bob Quinn, Dano Quinn, Dave Densmore, and many others. 11am - 7pm; New Bedford, MA; workingwaterfrontfestival.org
27 & 28 AYC Fall Series (first weekend) - American Yacht Club, Rye, NY; americanyc.com 27 & 28 Ideal 18 North American Championship - Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT; indianharboryc.com
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Humphrey Memorial Race - This circumnavigation of Prudence Island is hosted by Barrington Yacht Club. Barrington, RI; barringtonyc.com 28 NBYC End of the Summer Regatta - This PHRF distance race is hosted by New Bedford Yacht Club. South Dartmouth, MA; nbyc.com 28 & 29 Fontelieu Fall Classic This event is open to Thistles, Lightnings and Flying Scots. Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org 28 - 12/31 35th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition This event showcases the most recent works of more than 100 award-winning marine artists from around the world. Mystic Seaport Maritime Gallery; Mystic, CT; 860-572-5388;
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OCTOBER 3 The Greenport Ocean Race - This run for the Brooklyn Ocean Challenge Cup starts and finishes on the North Fork of Long Island with a rounding of Block Island, with divisions for Mini 6.5, PHRF, Corinthian & Multihull; Greenport, NY; greenportoceanrace.org 4 14th Annual Sail For Hope - Organized by Sail Newport and comprising an 18-mile race around Conanicut Island and ‘round-the-buoys racing for J/22s and other onedesigns, Sail For Hope raises funds for a wide variety of local and national charities. Newport, RI; sailnewport.org/regattas.html. 4 Whitebread 21 - Organized by the Peconic Bay Sailing
Association and sponsored by Gosling’s Rum, New Suffolk Shipyard, Preston’s Chandlery, Legends restaurant and Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., the 21st Annual Around the Whirl’ race is open to monohulls 22 feet LOA and up and multihulls 16 feet LOA and up. Cutchogue, NY; pbsa.us 4 21st Annual BYC Louis H. Orr Jr. Invitational This race is open to Spinnaker & Non-Spinnaker Cruising boats. Babylon Yacht Club, East Islip, NY; Bryan McLoughlin: regatta@babylonyachtclub.org; babylonyachtclub.org 4 The Thomas S. Willets Race - This race is in memory of EYC Past Commodore Thomas S. Willets, Jr. to commemorate his dedication to sailing, racing and the Connecticut River. Essex Yacht Club, Essex, CT; essexyc.com 4 Thundermug Regatta
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This ESCA points event is hosted by Duck Island Yacht Club. Westbrook, CT; diyc.com 4&5 AYC Fall Series (second weekend) - American Yacht Club, Rye, NY; americanyc.com 4&5 Danmark Trophy - This intercollegiate regatta is hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and sailed in FJs. New London, CT; collegesailing.org 5 American Yacht Club Classic Regatta - This WoodenBoat Regatta Series event is hosted by American yacht Club. Rye, NY; Samuel Croll: swcroll@croll.com; americanyc.org 5 10th Annual Dogs on the Docks - Dog owners and dog lovers alike are invited to participate in this parade and competition, which is held rain or shine. Dog participant
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registration starts at 1pm followed by a lawn parade at 2pm and then individual canine competitions in categories such as best costume, best nautical costume, best owner look-alike, best small dog, best big dog, best trick and best dock jumping. Dock jumping dogs must wear a harness. Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT; 860-767-8269; ctrivermuseum.org
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5 CPYC Fall Laser Regatta This event kicks off one of the most popular frostbite series in the region, with racing on consecutive Sundays from October 12 to December 7. Cedar Point Yacht Club,
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Westport, CT; cedarpointyc.org 5&6 11th Jesuit Open - This intercollegiate regatta is hosted by Fordham University and sailed in 420s. City Island, NY; collegesailing.org 9 34th Annual Salute to the United States Coast Guard - Presented by the Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of Coast Guard members and their families, this event honors brave USCG personnel from around the country. Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm; Dinner & Program 7:30; Times Square Marriott Marquis, New York, NY; coastguardfoundation.org. 9 - 13 45th Annual United States Sailboat Show The nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat show features the biggest multihull collection in the world. Annapolis, MD; usboat.com/us-sailboat-show/ home
10 - 13 31st Annual Mitchell Columbus Day Regatta This PHRF non-spinnaker pursuit race from Newport to Block Island is hosted by Newport Yacht Club. Newport, RI; newportyachtclub.org 10 & 11, 17 & 18 and 24 - 26 10th Annual Fortress of Nightmares - Experience FEAR at Fort Adams State Park. Newport, RI; Laurie LaBrecque: 401-841-0707; llabrecque@fortadams.org; fortressofnightmares.com; fortadams.org 11 The Gearbuster - IHYC’s 59th Annual Stratford Shoal Race has PHRF, IRC & Doublehanded divisions and two courses: Greenwich, CT around Stratford Shoal and back and a shorter course to Eaton’s Neck and back for Non-Spinnaker boats. Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT; indianharboryc.com
11 LHYC Fall Series at Target Rock - Huntington, NY; Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, Huntington, NY; lhyc.org 11 Thomas Clark Memorial Race - Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex, CT; essexcyc.org 11 International Oktoberfest! - Raise your steins and toast the flavors of fall. 12 - 8 pm; Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI; newportwaterfrontevents.com 11 & 12 Storm Trysail Foundation Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta - More than 40 college teams will race big boats in the largest collegiate regatta in North America. Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, NY; stormtrysailfoundation.org/ intercollegiate.htm 11 & 12 11th Annual Heineken High Performance Dinghy Open - Invited classes include the VX One, International 5O5,
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by the New York Harbor Sailing 16 - 19 this event is part of Foundation, 43rd Annual United the WoodenBoat Regatta Series States Powerboat and is open to all classic Show sailboats. Annapolis, MD; usboat.com/usDennis Conner’s North Cove powerboat-show/home Marina, New York, NY; Michael Fortenbaugh: 212-7861200; 18 mike@myc.org; The Last ROTS (Race Of nyharborsailing.com. The Season) - PHRF & OneDesign; Breakwater Yacht Club, 9Sag Harbor, NY; Joan Worthing: PWYC Charity Cup Regatta 631-287-3205; JoanWorthing@ optonline.net; breakwateryc.org
18 Charles Birch Memorial Race - Pettipaug Yacht Club, Essex, CT; pettipaug.com 18 & 19 31st Annual Oyster Festival - Attractions at Long Island’s largest waterfront festival include tall ships, pirate shows, live bands, arts & crafts, midway rides and oyster shucking and eating contests. Oyster Bay, NY; theoysterfestival.org 18 - 20 36th Annual Manhasset Bay Fall Series - Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Port Washington, NY; manhassetbayyc.org 23 - 25 US Sailing National Conference - This is a unique opportunity for members to meet with the National Governing Body’s leadership and discuss relevant industry topics facing the sport, exchange ideas, reflect on progress, and look ahead. Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, WI;
Katie Oullette: 401-683-0800; ussailing.org 25 & 26 Halloween Howl - Typically dominated by New England fall weather, the Howl promises exciting racing in challenging conditions for Optimist (Red, White & Blue fleets) & C420 sailors. Sail Newport Sailing Center, Newport, RI; Kim Cooper: 401-846-1983; kim. cooper@sailnewport.org; sailnewport.org 25 & 26 McMichael Boat Show The luxurious Hanse 505 and the magnificent MJM 50z will make their New York area debuts at this show. Other models from Hanse, MJM, J Boats, Alerion and EdgeWater will also be on display. Mcmichael Yacht Brokers, Mamaroneck, NY; McMichaelYachtBrokers.com Add your event to our print and online calendar by emailing to contactus@windcheckmagazine.com by the 7th of the month.
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Sound Environment... Saildrone: Monitoring the Ocean By Bess Ruff and Michael Gravitz, Marine Conservation Institute Saildrone combines some of the oldest principles on the planet, those of a sailing boat, with some of the most advanced hardware and software available today. At the forefront of sailing technology, Saildrone is a “state-of-the-art carbon fiber composites and ultra-efficient aero- and hydrodynamics autonomous sailboat.” The design, materials, and control of the Saildrone are all 21st century. The Marine Conservation Institute is hoping that the equipment will eventually be used to fight a very 21st century problem, illegal fishing within US marine monuments and other marine protected areas. Strong protection will be a major component of the criteria in our Global Ocean Refuge System (GLORES) initiative, a strategic, science-based way to safeguard marine ecosystems on a global scale. GLORES is designed to catalyze strong protection for at least 20% of the world’s oceans; and those healthy areas will be natural targets for illegal fishing. Saildrone measures 19 feet long, the mast rises 20 feet above the surface of the water, and the boat uses basic sailing fundamentals and wind power to navigate itself. With a solid, freely rotating sail controlled by a tail, Saildrone maneuvers rather easily and smoothly across the water. High-strength carbon fiber and solar panels protect and power the on-board electronics such as cameras, hydrophones, radar, satellite phone communications and vessel identification radio systems. This unmanned watercraft could eventually change how we: monitor and do research in the open seas; catch illegal fishermen who destroy marine environments and reefs; and, for recreational sailors, ensure there will be incredible sites to sail to and explore in the future. With the condition of the world’s oceans rapidly degrading, understanding human impacts on the ocean and protecting as much of it as possible have become priorities for Marine Conservation Institute. One of the most pervasive problems our oceans face is over-extraction of marine resources, especially fisheries. The negative impacts of IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing include economic losses to fishermen, destruction of marine ecosystems like coral reefs, and participation in drug smuggling and human trafficking. IUU fishing is well known by government and ocean groups and is particularly harmful and rampant within open seas beyond national jurisdiction remote marine protected areas and U.S. marine monuments in the Pacific, but little progress has been made in curtailing this criminal activity because marine law enforcement is difficult and expensive. Monitoring and enforcement with current technologies such as Coast Guard cutters, airplanes and satellites costs tens of windcheckmagazine.com
Designed by Richard Jenkins, who holds the world land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle, Saildrone is a windpowered autonomous surface vehicle for ocean science. The 19-foot craft has a maximum speed of 14 knots and a payload capacity of 200 pounds. © saildrone.com thousands of dollars per hour or day to operate. Finding some way to lower the cost of doing surveillance and enforcement is essential to prevent our marine protected areas from turning into marine poaching areas. Enter the Saildrone autonomous sailboat as a potential cost-effective monitoring and enforcement tool. To begin testing this concept, Marine Conservation Institute asked the people who run Saildrone to do an experimental run in late 2013 around Palmyra Atoll. The atoll is one of the Pacific Marine National Monuments and a perfect place to begin experimenting with this potential enforcement tool. It is a thousand miles or more south of Hawaii, and commercial fishing is banned around it for 50 nautical miles in every direction. For the trial run, Saildrone diverted one of its unmanned boats to circumnavigate Palmyra Atoll. The weather wasn’t exactly a sailor’s dream: winds in the area are normally very light and currents are strong (around 2.5 knots) due to the atoll’s position within the equatorial current. Despite these adverse conditions, 48 hours after arriving, Saildrone had completed a 100-mile circumnavigation of the atoll, careful to stay outside the 12-nautical mile radius around the atoll that only specially permitted boats may enter. The success of Saildrone’s trek proved its potential as a tool for IUU monitoring and enforcement within remote marine protected areas. The boat returned unscathed to San Francisco after more than 100 days and 6,000 miles of travel. Next up is to add cameras and sensors and really show that these autonomous sailboats can detect and identify IUU fishing boats! While most sailors will not get to play with this new sailing technology any time soon, its potential to protect the magnificent sites seafarers dream of visiting comes as a wonderful consolation prize. F This Sailors for the Sea Ocean Watch Essay is reprinted with permission. Special thanks to Hilary Kotoun, Sailors for the Sea’s Communications and Programs Manager. For more information, visit sailorsforthesea.org. WindCheck Magazine
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There's More to a Successful Junior Program Than Racing By Greg Fisher This summer marks my second year as head instructor at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT, and fourth year coaching as a whole. In my experience, by far the most challenging aspect of running a junior sailing program is finding the right balance between competition and fun for so many unique personalities. With a new event every week in the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound, it is easy to get overly focused on racing and “coaching to the regatta.” While competition is fun, this mindset also makes it easy to lose sight of all the different things that make sailing such a wonderful, enjoyable sport. When I look back on myself as a junior sailor and think about what it was that has made me stick with the sport, I remember the simple things like the long distance sails and the beach days that always put a smile on my face. Of course, traveling to different venues and regattas for competition was also an important factor that kept me engaged and filled me with a desire to continue improving. In essence, finding the appropriate balance between race and play is what makes a summer especially awesome, and it is an equilibrium that I have tried hard to instill in my time here at Cedar Point. In our program, while the beginning Optimist sailors in the morning classes spend their summer sailing up the Saugatuck River to Dunkin’ Donuts or heading out to Cockenoe Island for treasure hunts, sailors in the afternoon focus on racing and CPYC juniors help clean up their sailing environment!
practice to prepare for actual competition. While the kids are young, we try hard to show them what makes sailing fun so that they want to come everyday; a desire to race and compete often follows. When friendships are made, rivalries follow suit, even if the competition is who can get to the “haunted catboat” fastest. As my club did when I was a junior sailor, every summer we have Pirate Day, Halloween Day, and America Day where the most ridiculous costume wins. Nothing helps kids learn how to use their tell-tales better than when a bucket of candy or floating alligator lies upwind and the only way to get there is by sailing. As an instructor, there is no greater feeling than when your kids are having a good time and learning all in one lesson. This summer, our junior sailors also spent one morning learning about the importance of keeping our oceans and waterways clean so that all boaters can go out and have fun. We taught them about marine life, and how garbage in the water and on the beaches hurts the environment and makes animals sick. After the lesson, we took our kids to Cockenoe Island with garbage bags where they (and the instructors) donned work gloves and picked up garbage on the beaches. We explained that for each piece of trash collected, one whale was saved and by the end of the morning we had six massive bags of trash. The kids had a great time, and the event was a nice change from the daily sailing routine. In contrast, one of the big changes we made in our program this year was scheduling Club Champs at the start of the summer in an effort to instill a sense of true competition and legitimacy in our afternoon racing sailors. By scheduling the race days early on, all sailors knew what was at stake if they decided to play hooky. It also made Club Champs similar to the other series run at our club such as in the J/70 or Atlantic fleets, and thus our older sailors took the events much more seriously than in summers past. Along with scheduling the races at the start of the summer, our coaches also drew up sailing instructions for the competitors and ran races just as they would be run at a true regatta. We took out our racing marks, used a committee boat, and even had coaches anchored as mark boats and judge boats. Protests were handled on the water with the “PRO,” and true punishments were handed down. In order to make the series fair for all competitors, all instructors also agreed on how the series would be scored and how absences from the program would be accounted for. Our new approach to Club Champs has created an environment for our afternoon sailors that very much mirrors actual regattas. Sailors see these race days as true regattas, and thus prepared for them as they would any other competition, yet instead of racing against strangers they were challenging their peers. This format worked even better than we could have anticipated, as evidenced by our sailors’ awesome finishes throughout the summer at Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound regattas. We have had sailors medal in every class, a fact that I happily attribute to the way we practice and train here at the club. The distinction between the fun in the morning and the
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practices in the afternoon is honestly not as blatant as it would seem. For both beginning and advanced sailors there are fun days and race days as well, although depending on the age group our classes tend to lean more one way or the other. Aside from our fun days, Cedar Point Yacht Club also has a healthy relationship with Pequot Yacht Club in Southport, which is located just a few miles down the Sound and the club where I learned to sail. Sometimes we meet up halfway between on the water and race, other times we try to sneak attack each other and cause a little bit of controlled mayhem. In either respect, our connection to Pequot is just another way we balance fun and competition for sailors of all ages. I have found in my four years here that there is no one-sizefits-all recipe to follow when coaching, or organizing a program. With the help of my program chairs and sailing director, I have tried to instill a sense of fun in everything we do while at the same time preparing our kids for a summer full of regattas. At times, fun and racing should be separated. But over the course of an entire summer, I believe the two go hand in hand. F Greg Fisher is the Head Instructor at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT.
CPYC Sailing Director Mike Ances leads a quick chalk-talk.
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Kids on Boats, Again…or still? By Joe Cooper Just in case this is your first reading of Coop’s Corner, a word of advice: If you are not interested in learning the myriad ways you can get involved with introducing teenagers (and younger) to sailing on something with an interior, a head, a galley and bunks, aka a Big Boat, skip this column. If you think this is a good and worthwhile thing to be doing, read on. Five boats competed in the Youth Challenge division of the 10th edition of The Ida Lewis Distance Race, 150-nautical mile overnighter. The basic requirements to enter this class are that 40% of the crew be between 14 and 20. This year’s Youth Challenge was interesting in that there were two Class40s: Icarus/North Sails Youth Challenge and Toothface, as well as a J/111, a J/88, and Oakcliff Racing in a Farr 47. Reflect on this list of boats for a minute if you will. How many teenage kids have the opportunity to get onboard a Class40 (OK, outside the Atlantic Cup), let alone do a race on a Class40… against another Class40 to boot? Actually there were five Class40s racing, although the other three raced doublehanded with adult crews. I am the Youth Coordinator for the Ida Lewis Distance Race, so inquiries about getting kids on boats route through me. Like many things, a new idea often takes time to grow roots, let alone sprout buds. Historically, I
have printed fliers advertising the Storm Trysail Foundation’s Junior Safety-at-Sea seminars and the Ida race and visited Sail Newport during Opti and 420 regattas, papering the parking lot and going boat-to-boat, handing them to the kids, parents and coaches. That’s a really hard way to get the word out. Then there are emails to my own kids (well, I think of them as my kids), the Prout School Sailing Team, seven of whom were aboard Icarus. This involves emails to the sailors and their parents, postings to the team’s Facebook page and to my own page, since I am “friends” with several of them outside the team’s page…and texting. And sometimes I call a couple of the team’s primary instigators and ask them to spread the word. There are also emails to the coaches of the other Narragansett Bay schools we sail against, plus one to the New England Schools Sailing Association (NESSA). So, for the first few years of the Youth Challenge, I had to be hectoring the kids I know even up to August, about going for a sail in the race. This year it was a bit different. The Youth Challenge appears to have taken root and sprouted some buds. I had my first inquiry from a junior sailor (not his parents) in May, and several in June, which is an absolute record. And far from the adults doing all the organizing, this year a Youth Challenge crew was put together by one of the kids. Trevor Davidson, a Newport Water Rat (Junior division), has been sailing on a J/111 this season and he recruited his own team of local junior sailors to do “The Ida” on the J/111. And far from “just taking the kids for a sail,” this team was out practicing several times this season. I know about half of Trevor’s crew, and it was no surprise to me when they won the Youth Challenge trophy. And separate from the Youth Challenge, several boats brought young sailors, either as part of or in addition to the regular crew. This is very encouraging to me. It means that all
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the jumping up and down I have been doing and the column inches I’ve written over the past lord knows how long are finally paying off. Now, if you think having more kids in, on and around big boats is a good idea and worthwhile thing to do, then from here is where you need to pay attention because this is how (one way) to do it and what might happen along the way. None of this need be yacht club-centric, by the way. It’s just that “yacht club” is still how the bulk of the sailing population operates and is by and large the venue for junior sailors to be in the summer. The first thing you need is to get some like-minded mates on board, for two reasons: You cannot do it all alone, trust me, and variety of boats is a good thing. Let’s say you have identified owners you know who are willing to bring juniors out sailing…and it does not have to be a race. In fact, if it’s not a race then the kids can learn more, (and have more fun), the adults can spend more time helping the kids, and there is less stress across the board. Next, you will, ideally through your club or community sailing center, have the Storm Trysail Foundation help you set up and run a Junior Safety-at-Sea seminar. This will help get novice kids used to simply being on a big boat, not to mention the essential skills they will learn during the day. Now, and this is the important part, remember Peter Pan’s most famous quote? Well, it is “I don’t want to grow up.” (If
Fishers Island Junior Overnight Race On Friday, August 8, 26 sailors on three boats competed in the Fishers Island Junior Overnight Race, organized by Fishers Island Yacht Club in Fishers Island, NY and the Storm Trysail Club. A week earlier, teen sailors from Fishers Island, eastern Connecticut and as far away as Black Rock Yacht Club in Bridgeport, CT participated in a mandatory prerequisite for the race, a Storm Trysail Foundation Junior Safety-atSea seminar hosted by New England Science & Sailing in Stonington, CT. Instructing were Storm Trysail Club members Frank Bohlen, Joe Cooper, Sheila McCurdy and Peter Rugg. During lunch, Storm Trysail member Charlie Enright, skipper of Team Alvimedica in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, told sea stories and answered many questions about his path from junior sailor to the youngest skipper in the upcoming round-the-world race. Although owner’s representatives and safety advisors are aboard for the race, 70% of the crew must be under 20 and boats must be raced by the juniors. At the awards ceremony, a leader from each boat recounted his or her experiences. Patrick Rose, skipper of Bob Goodwin’s Beneteau 32 Irukandji (Fishers Island YC), was surprised to find ebb current in The Race more than 1.5 hours after the predicted time for flood to begin. Later that night, juvenile dolphins frolicked around the boat west of Block Island. Annie Hughes, skippering Tim Ryan’s Quest 30 Quantum Leap (Pettipaug YC), explained that her crew fought current and light air through five or six tacks on the last half-mile to the finish off Seaflower windcheckmagazine.com
your wife or parents occasionally admonish you to grow up, you are a prime candidate for this kind of work.) Write this quote down and epoxy it to the bulkhead. If you have teenagers yourself, just use regular Elmer’s glue, cuz you are already halfway there. Having kids on your boat and seeing them “get it” is great, but it takes some patience and a sense of humor. You in fact have to a) start thinking like a teenager, and b) whatever happens, just laugh. So, if your kids are late to the boat, don’t have the right kit after 15 emails and text messages, forgot their water bottle, went to the Blue Bay Marina instead of the Blue Bay Yacht Club, don’t have any sunscreen, show up wearing flip-flops, not shoes, or just forgot (…and the list goes on), keeping your sense of humor is paramount. Personally, I use this kind of interaction with kids to help me get to my Happy Place by practicing deep breathing and reflecting on the ultimate goal of the exercise: Getting kids hooked on sailing in the same way I was. F 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. Ben Wilkinson and crew sailed Rod Johnstone’s J/88 Jazz to victory in the Fishers Island Junior Overnight Race. © Susan Green
Reef, losing about five minutes and finishing just over four minutes behind the winning boat, Rod Johnstone’s J/88 Jazz (Wadawanuck Club). Because skipper Ben Wilkinson was unable to attend, Johnstone retrieved the prizes while praising the training and competence of the junior crews. Crews must demonstrate ability to rely on traditional navigation in case of electronic failure, and a Navigators Prize is awarded to the best navigator, based on charts, logs, and other papers supporting their decisions. This year’s winner is Sammy Burnham on Irukandji. F WindCheck Magazine
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Oakcliff Farr 40s Battle Around Long Island By Samantha Pilz, Oakcliff Sailing Communications Director The Around Long Island Regatta, a 190-nautical mile circumnavigation of Long Island hosted by Sea Cliff Yacht Club in Sea Cliff, NY, has become an annual tradition for Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, NY. This year, Oakcliff decided to make racing more captivating by match racing two Farr 40s, Oakcliff Racing (equipped with a steering wheel) and Oakcliff Sailing (a tiller boat), to add some friendly competition between the Oakcliff athletes. For our Offshore Acorns, the Around Long Island Regatta was their first offshore racing event of the summer. With the help of the more experienced Saplings, supporters, and coaches, the Acorns learned firsthand what offshore racing is all about. “I became an Adult Offshore Acorn because I wanted to learn more about sailing larger boats,” said Anne Corvi, a member of Oakcliff Racing, the wheel boat team. Corvi has been an active participant in Oakcliff’s match racing circuit with her all-female team and is also a full-time architect. Prior to the start of the race, Corvi and the other Acorns and Saplings participated in the preparation of each Farr 40. For the Acorns and Saplings, this is an essential part of the Oakcliff program because it helps them learn how to properly manage a boat. Each sailor helped with boat repairs, loading sails and materials, provisioning and more before the boats could be delivered to Sea Cliff. Once the boats were ready on Wednesday, July 30, the Acorns and Saplings experimented with two-boat testing on the way to Sea Cliff, where the boats were being moored overnight to help reduce the delivery time to the racecourse. During this time, the teams made the necessary adjustments to make sure each boat’s speed was compatible with the other. “Two boat testing was fascinating with the Farr 40s,” said Avi Lessman, a Sapling and
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member of Oakcliff Sailing, the tiller boat team. “When match racing the Swedish Match 40s, we are always comparing boat speed with the rest of the fleet. However, I had never tried with two boat testing offshore.” After the final preparations were completed the next morning, both boats sailed to the starting area off Rockaway Point. Along the way, Acorns and Saplings were able to admire the Statue of Liberty, Hell’s Gate, and other important landmarks. Each boat’s navigator chose to deliver their boat through the Hudson River, because it presents many challenges that many of the team members had not experienced. “After sailing on the Hudson, I was able to recognize adverse current,” said Corvi. “I was able to recognize the same current patterns later on in the race.” Soon after, the teams arrived at the starting area, and all of the team members were in race mode and ready to go. The boat captains and coaches made their last comments, and everyone began concentrating on their respective duties. When the race began, Oakcliff Racing was dueling with the U.S. Naval Academy’s Farr 40, Ranger, off of the starting line while Oakcliff Sailing was trying to catch up after a time-consuming circle. Each team focused on sailing with proper trim and staying on course as they headed East towards Montauk. During the race, both teams saw their reasonable share of puffs and lulls on Saturday. Each team had faced little breeze around Montauk, and they tried to stay away from shore to avoid the adverse current. After rounding Montauk, Oakcliff Racing caught up to Ranger, who sailed off earlier, because Ranger had chosen to sail inshore where there was more breeze but an adverse current. Later that evening, teams saw minimal breeze around Port Jefferson where they drifted towards the finish until the breeze picked up again that night. Both teams were able to finish around 10 pm that night. Each team made a quick pit stop at Sea Cliff Yacht Club before delivering back to Oyster Bay. Joseph Bello, Doug Reynolds, and Sophia Schultz smile aboard Oakcliff Racing on the way to the start. © Joseph Plisic
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Overall, Lessman, Corvi, and their teams had an incredible race around Long Island. Each crewmember acquired new information from the lessons they learned during the race. “During the race, I learned a great deal about larger boats and long distance sail inventory issues,” said Corvi. “ I also learned how uncomfortable sleeping on a packed life raft is.” During awards, Oakcliff Racing took home first in class, third overall, and the youth division award, and Oakcliff Sailing was sixth overall. “I am really proud of Oakcliff Sailing’s performance in the race,” said Lessman. “Even though we made a few mistakes, everyone still worked really well together and remained positive the entire race. The main reason I wanted to became a part of the Oakcliff Sapling program was that I wanted to learn, and without making any mistakes, we would not learn anything. Oakcliff has helped me to recognize when these mistakes are made and how I can avoid them during the next race.” Unlike any other sailing program, Oakcliff Sailing provides sailors with a coaching and training center that will take them to the next level with their unique education style. Oakcliff helps provide athletes with a diverse skillset from that cannot be received from any one institution. As a US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Training Center, Oakcliff helps provide support for future Olympians and sailing industry professionals through inshore, offshore, and high performance training. Oakcliff’s two signature programs, Acorn and Sapling, attract sailors from all over the world. The Acorn program for ages 15 and up, and comprises three different sessions: Inshore, Offshore, and High Performance. This allows young adults to get a taste
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of each type of racing. On the other hand, the Saplings are fully immersed in the Oakcliff culture, and they get to experience the best inshore and offshore racing the East Coast has to offer. Earlier this year, the Saplings participated in the Block Island Race, the Newport Bermuda Race, and several match racing regattas. Oakcliff’s next offshore adventure was the Ida Lewis Distance Race, which started August 15 in Newport, RI. The team raced Oakcliff’s Farr 47 in the Youth Challenge division, and finished 8th in a very competitive PHRF Division. For more information about Oakcliff Sailing and their programs, please visit oakcliffsailing.org. F
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The Volvo Ocean Race Starts October 4 And It’s Coming to Newport, RI in May!
The Route
Team Alvimedica, Rhode Island’s “home team” in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, practices in the waters off Lisbon, Portugal. © Gilles Martin-Raget/Team Alvimedica
With seven hungry and ultra-competitive teams sailing a fleet of brand new one-design boats, the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is on track to be the most closely contested and exciting one yet, for racers and fans alike.
This globe-girdling marathon covers 38,739 nautical miles, starting in Europe and spread across Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Americas before finishing back in Europe. The race will make stopovers in 10 cities, with a points-scoring In-Port Race in each. The action starts in the Mediterranean port of Alicante, Spain with an In-Port Race on October 4. A week later, the teams set out for Cape Town, South Africa on the first leg. This opener is something of a classic, racing from north to south into the trade wind belts, with an equator crossing and the Doldrums to negotiate in the middle, and a final dash into the Southern Ocean to ride the big breezes and waves to South Africa. From Cape Town, the fleet will head back north into the Indian Ocean to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, followed by an eastward leg to Sanya, China. Then the race heads south once again, through the Pacific to Auckland, New Zealand. The next leg runs across the Southern Ocean, around Cape Horn and up South America’s east coast to Itajaí, Brazil. The sixth leg will bring teams to Newport, Rhode Island, where an In-Port Race is scheduled for May 16, 2015. The final oceanic dash is across the Atlantic to Lisbon, Portugal, before a sequence of short legs to Lorient, France, The Hague, Netherlands and Gothenburg, Sweden, with the final In-Port Race on June 27, 2015. A Race Village will be set up in each stopover city, with free entertainment including concerts, awards ceremonies, celebrity appearances, opportunities to meet the teams and check out the boats, live commentary for In-Port and Pro-Am Races, kids activities, and the “Volvo Ocean Race Experience,” a unique interactive look at the race through the eyes of a sailor. Leg 1 Alicante - Cape Town 6,487 nautical miles Leg 2 Cape Town - Abu Dhabi 6,125 nautical miles Leg 3 Abu Dhabi - Sanya 4,670 nautical miles Leg 4 Sanya - Auckland 5,264 nautical miles Leg 5 Auckland - Itajai 6,776 nautical miles Leg 6 Itajai - Newport 5,010 nautical miles Leg 7 Newport - Lisbon 2,800 nautical miles Leg 8 Lisbon - Lorient 647 nautical miles Leg 9 Lorient - Gothenburg 1,600 nautical miles
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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Great Britain’s Ian Walker, who has two Volvo Ocean Races under his belt, is back at the helm of Azzam (Arabic for “determination”). The Emirati syndicate has the experience, talent and drive to succeed this time around. Dongfeng Race Team
The Boats
For the first time in Volvo Ocean Race history, teams will race identical one-design yachts. Conceived by the race organizers with a goal of reducing the cost of mounting a campaign to help teams with smaller budgets be competitive, the Volvo Ocean 65 is a 20-meter yacht designed by Farr Yacht Design in Annapolis, MD to strike a balance between speed, safety and affordability. Every boat in the race is built to identical specifications by a consortium of boatyards. Each has exactly the same rigging and equipment, and no modifications of any kind are permitted. All sails are built by North Sails, and each boat must race around the world with just 12 sails including four replacements – a major inventory reduction from previous Volvo Ocean Races – with only eight sails allowed on board at any time. This newfound parity means any team can theoretically win the race, and the sailors have embraced the new boats. “If it hadn’t been for the new one-design rule, then I probably wouldn’t have done the Volvo Ocean Race again,” said Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker. “It’s definitely going to be the tightest race in history…it has to be!”
The Teams
Standard teams comprise eight sailors and one On-Board Reporter (OBR) that sails the entire race. All-women teams can race with 11 sailors plus one OBR. The OBR’s role is to transmit words, images and video of life aboard a Volvo Ocean 65, although he or she is not allowed to contribute in any way to the boat’s performance. Each team must have two “Under 30” crewmembers born after October 1, 1984. The teams in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race (listed alphabetically) are:
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Dongfeng means “the eastern wind” and this ambitious Chinese team, skippered by Frenchman Charles Caudrelier, is represented by a crew that is half Chinese, half international. Team Alvimedica
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The youngest team in the race hopes to fulfill a seven-year dream of competing in the Volvo Ocean Race by winning it. Alvimedica is skippered by Charlie Enright of Bristol, RI, and the other Americans on the roster are General Manager Mark Towill of Kaneohe, HI (Under 30), Nick Dana of Newport, RI (Under 30), and OBR Amory Ross (Newport). Team Brunel
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Legendary Dutch skipper Bouwe Bekking is a veteran of six Volvos, although he has yet to win. He’s back with a crew of young guys, and this time he means business.. WindCheck Magazine
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Team SCA
(Un-named) Spanish Team (no official name at press time) Under the leadership of skipper Iker Martínez and crewmember Xabi Fernández, each a veteran of three Volvos, this team has one clear objective: to claim Spain’s first victory. Team Vestas Wind
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Team SCA is the first all-women’s team in the race in over a decade. The three Americans on the roster are two-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Sally Barkow of Natosha, WI, Sara Hastreiter of Casper, WY (Under 30), and Corinna Halloran (Newport, RI), the first female OBR in the race!
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Australian skipper Chris Nicholson, a veteran of four Volvos, is back to lead a team sponsored by Vestas, the world’s leading wind energy company. Although the Danish team’s boat was only launched as this issue was going to press, they’re in it to win it. For more information, visit volvooceanrace.com. F
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Coop’s Line on the VOR By Joe Cooper If you are going to start tossing “Who’s gonna win the Volvo Ocean Race?” darts now, you better have an idea of the background for criteria on how you decide. With the new VO65s, this is a now a one-design race… really one-design. Each of the seven boats’ running rigging is identical (all made by one firm with barcode ID labels on them), as are the stowage bags down below, used (amongst other things) for stowing the kite sheets when the kite is not set. The sheets are stripped off the deck, go in a bag and get stacked. Hey, 250 or so feet of wet 12mm line…it weighs a few pounds, right? Onedesign means tiller time is king. Any time you can get sailing – the number of hours actually sailing – really counts. Well, how many hours these guys have been sailing is not easy to count, except that the Team SCA girls have had their boat the longest and Team Vestas Wind basically just got theirs. Next, how many of your crew have sailed on the track before? Done Sydney-Hobart, Fastnet, Newport Bermuda? You want guys who have been there, done that. Hands down, this puts Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in front with the shortest odds and the most VOR vets aboard. They have 21 Volvos in the 8-man crew, and they are spread around the whole boat. Only one guy has only done one and only one has not done any, although he’s a hottie on the 49er circuit so he knows fast. He also represented Abu Dhabi in the Laser at the Olympics, so he knows “small-country-lots-of-eyes-on-him” pressure and onedesign, too. If you are looking for concentrated experience, Team Brunel is the place to shop. Skipper Bouwe Bekking has done Six Volvos going for seven (almost 30 years of VOR/Whitbread), and Navigator Andrew Cape has five. Collectively there are 15 VORs in this team, and only one guy hasn’t done it at all. For depth and cross training, they also have three different guys in the America’s Cup column and two different guys in the Olympics column. And all five are from different countries. This edition’s American team, Team Alvimedica has half of its crew from the U.S., and On Board Reporter Amory Ross of Newport, RI is also American. They are short on total number of VORs with only five, although Nick Dana of Newport
has two assists, literally, as shore crew on one and On Board Reporter in another. The remaining three crewmembers cite a mixed bag of sailing skills, mainly ocean racing. Two of the team, Skipper Charlie Enright and General Manager Mark Towill come from Roy Disney’s Morning Light project of a few years ago. The Adult Supervision is Aussie Will Oakley, who has two Volvos to his credit. There are the compulsory Kiwis who provide the other three VORs. And there is an Italian gentleman whose team bio remarks on his bicycle riding prowess and the fact he’s been sailing since he was a kid. I cannot put my finger on it, but I get a good vibe from the program. It’s hard to put Alvimedica on the same shelf as Abu Dhabi and Brunel, but if the stars align they might be the dark horse. If Olympic experience you are counting on, for national pride, small fleet, lots of pressure, the all-female Team SCA would be a good look. They have three VORs in the team, one each by three crewmembers, but they have four Olympics in the boat, one Brit and three for Dutch crew Carolijn Brouwer. Team SCA also has what I think is the toughest seaman in the fleet, Bekking’s six Volvos notwithstanding. That would be Englishwoman Dee Caffari. She has three circumnavigations to her credit, but tough ones they are. The BT Global Challenge is a one-design race, fully crewed by amateurs then in the same boat reconfigured for solo. Again sailing “the wrong way,” Dee finished this voyage having set the non-stop solo upwind circumnavigation record in the process. So, after those two voyages the next lap around the blue marble in the Vendée Globe would seem like an easy day at the races, coming sixth of The one-design Volvo Ocean 65s (pictured in the recent Round Britain & Ireland Race) are identical in every way, from hulls and rigs to cleats and sheet bags. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 will be won by the team with the best sailors, not the biggest budget. © Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
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30 starters. I read this as mental toughness par excellence. Take a minute and picture yourself in her sea boots. The only downside to this toughness is it’s all in “just” long distance sailing. (Yeah, I know this is the VOR.) And if you are going one-design, knowing how to pick windshifts is good, so check another box for the girls. British SCA crewmember Libby Greenhalgh is a professional meteorologist, has her own business in the field and has done the meteo for a variety of regattas and the Olympics. She’s also spent a year match racing with fellow crewmember Annie Lush. Team SCA also has the only referenced Mini Transat sailor in the race. Swiss Under 30 crew Elodie-Jane Mettraux finished second in the 2013 Mini Transat, so if wet, wild, hair-on-fire sailing counts, check this box for the girls. A variation on the strength through cross training theme is the Spanish Team led by Iker Martinez. They are at the lighter end of VOR experience, with only seven total Volvos on the boat (albeit with only six crew listed at press time, not eight), but beat SCA in the Olympics count with five. They also have an America’s Cup presence with Iker and fellow Olympic crewman Xabi Fernendaz, who as a pair account for four of the Olympic spots, with medals each time. These two childhood mates also sailed a Barcelona World Race together. The Navigator, Frenchman Nicolas Lunven, has also won the Figaro series. The pickle dish for the “We are here for the long haul” team has to go to Dongfeng Race Team. There is only one
VOR vet aboard in the form of the skipper, Frenchman Charles Caudrelier, who to his one-design credit has won the very difficult La Solitaire du Figaro series. Sprinkled amongst the crew are a Swede, four other Frenchmen and three young Chinese men with, relatively speaking for this regatta, limited sailing experience. The wild card with the least tiller time but serious potential and technical skill has to be the final entry, Team Vestas Wind, just announced in early August. Australian skipper Chris Nicholson has four VOR, two Olympics and six world titles to his credit. Vestas Wind has the longest road for sure, but no shortage of technical skill – Nicholson’s world championships are in the 49er and the technically demanding 5O5. And Vestas makes wind turbines, so probably have at their disposal folks who know about machines that use wind for power. Their crew has not been announced, except for two Under 30s without any cited credits. Now you know what I know. Who will win it? Dunno, but if I was in Lloyds or on the corner payphone to my bookie in Brooklyn, I would put good, fairly safe money on Abu Dhabi or Brunel for the win. In the hunt for the final spot on the podium would be the Spanish Team. The Green fleet should be a great fight between SCA and Alvimedica. The Dongfeng guys will have a great long-term learning race, and Vestas Wind could just blow by everyone. Heading for the secure undisclosed location, Coop out! F
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Picking a College Team By Jamie Fales, UConn ‘13 My early years as a junior sailor on Long Island Sound included instruction in Optimists, Blue Jays and Lasers. I sailed for our local yacht club, The Shore & Country Club in Norwalk, CT, with the highlight each summer being Larchmont Race Week. In high school, I sailed for Fairfield Prep where my skills were taken to the next level with excellent coaching and stiff competition against strong regional secondary schools. When it came time for college, like many other youth sailors I wanted to find a school with a competitive sailing team that was a good fit all around. College sailing is unique, with funding being the main difference between Club and Varsity level sailing. Regardless of status, competition is against all other teams in the region. This means a Division 1 team is on the same starting line as a club team. There are no scholarships in college sailing, which helps prevent formal recruitment and promotes a level playing field. So, how does a college team work? Collegiate teams are coed and offer races for intermediate to advanced abilities. Races are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall and spring. Every weekend the team splits up, usually into groups of four or five, which includes an A and B team skipper and crew plus an alternate, to go to different regional regattas. As teams grow, they sign up for more regattas each weekend. On the East Coast, teams race in the host school’s one-
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design fleet. Just like in high school racing, college sailors do not use a spinnaker or trapeze, so roll-tacking skills are critical. Each sailor learns how to race in many different classes of boats, including keelboats. Teams race primarily in two-person dinghies, most commonly on C420s and FJs (commonly seen with the crew facing aft) but also on MIT Techs (carbon fiber boats with no jib), Larks (roll hard and you’re taking on water), and Fireflies. So, which team should you choose? Schools with a large sailing team go to more races, but only a select few sailors compete in the highest-level regattas. On a small team, each member has a critical role. Larger teams also tend to be run by a full-time coach, while smaller teams are organized by the students with coach input. When you visit a school, make sure to talk to the sailors and try to watch a practice, but choose a college where you feel most comfortable. When it came time to choose a college, I chose a team that was going through a major re-building phase, the University of Connecticut. During my time at UConn, as a skipper and eventually Team Captain, we successfully recruited enough sailors to double our team roster to 30. Our New England conference ranking also improved significantly. After graduation, I put my *cough* five years of college sailing to use and started coaching at SAIL BLACK ROCK in Black Rock, CT. SAIL BLACK ROCK is a combination of the recently restarted Fairfield University Sailing Team and the three-year-old Sacred Heart University Sailing Team. We now have 14 FJs and are based out of Captain’s Cove Seaport in Black Rock Harbor, with both teams are racing independently every single weekend. SAIL BLACK ROCK is hosting our first regatta, The Sacred Heart Invitational, on September 20 & 21. If you are starting to explore college teams, you’re invited to come down to Captain’s Cove to watch the races and meet the sailors and coaches from the 12 New England college teams that will be competing. F Jamie Fales is the Technical Race Coach at SAIL BLACK ROCK in Black Rock, CT.
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Heineken HPDO is October 11 & 12 By David Schwartz-Leeper For the past decade, the Heineken High Performance Dinghy Open (HPDO), hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY, has lived up to its motto of “Great racing…Great friends…Great beer.” This year’s HPDO promises another spectacular weekend of racing and onshore activities to an ever-growing gang of high performance dinghy, sportboat and multihull racers from around the country and beyond. The HPDO features two courses running simultaneously for numerous one-design classes and two wide-open Portsmouth divisions. Not surprising, then, that last year’s event saw almost
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30 Vipers on the starting line of one course, which was also used for F18s, 5O5s and K6s, while Fireballs, VX Ones and WETA trimarans had class starts on another course that also saw the likes of International Moths, International Canoes, and Flying Dutchmen. Mother Nature contributed powerful winds (15-20 knots, gusting over 25 both days) and massive waves that gave competitors plenty to talk about at the post-race kegger on the AYC lawn (thanks, Heineken!) and the Saturday night dinner. One of the strengths of this regatta is the large turnout, from as far south as the Gulf Coast to the always-strong Canadian contingent. Another is the diversity of sailing craft, particularly in the Portsmouth division…this year may offer the first HOOT sighting. Then there’s the rigging and tactical discussions in the parking lot. Whether you’re a national champion or a newbie looking for tips, this one offers a bit of everything including great swag like tech shirts, toques, boat bits and more from our friends at Ronstan, Zhik, APS and Coral Reef Sailing Apparel. PhotoBoat will be capturing the whole thing in all its glory. Did I mention free Heineken after a day of hard sailing? (extra thanks, Heineken!) Registrations are going strong, with a nest of Vipers already confirmed. So come out and enjoy the late-season fun – there’s nothing else like it! In the words of one experienced competitor, “The four months preceding this regatta is just practice…no matter what it is.” You’ll find the NOR and registration at yachtscoring. com. For more information, check out facebook.com/Heineken HPDO. F windcheckmagazine.com
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25th Anniversary Mudhead Benefit Cup Raises over $65,000 for Hospice In July, sailors from the Mystic River Mudheads, Niantic Bay Yacht Club, Stonington Dinghy Club and Thames Yacht Club raced in the 25th Annual Mudhead Benefit Cup and raised funds for the Center for Hospice Care. Participants ranged from junior racers to seasoned sailors from the Southeastern Connecticut community and beyond. More than 60 boats in nine classes competed on a beautiful day, with shifty winds in Fishers Island Sound. Results are posted at mudhead.org. In addition to the races, the Mystic River Mudheads held their annual Mega Party at the Mystic Shipyard to benefit the Center for Hospice Care. Thanks to the dedication of many volunteers, this event alone raised $37,000. Over 425 people attended and enjoyed great food from Mohegan Sun and musical entertainment from Rock N Soul Revue. These events, combined with the generosity of many sponsors including Dominion, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Backus Hospital, raised over $65,000 for the Center for Hospice Care. These funds make it possible for the Center for Hospice Care to provide bereavement services, free of charge, to any adult or child in New London County who needs them whether or not they have had a loved one on our program. In addition, funds are used to provide quality end-of-life care to
Chris Field’s Class 4-winning Melges 24 Leda and Dave Nickerson & Moise Solomon’s Viper 640 Mo’ Grins rounding the mark. © Carl Tjerandsen
anyone who needs it and meets the qualifications, even if they are uninsured or underinsured and unable to pay. The fundraising festivities aren’t done yet! On Friday, September 5, the Niantic Bay Yacht Club in Niantic, CT will host their annual fundraising party to benefit the Center for Hospice Care. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit hospiceregatta. kintera.org/nbyc14 or email events@hospicesect.org. F
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Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 is January 18 - 23 By Kelly Gorman Sailors all along the Northeast coast have been attracted to Key West Race Week since its beginning in 1988. The contingent of racers that migrates south is always tough, with many top contenders. Many have begun planning their ideal winter vacation and are sorting out the logistics for Quantum Key West Race Week 2015. They’ll join programs from all over the country and around the world as they head to the Southernmost point in the continental U.S. for a Key West getaway and the 28th edition of this iconic event. While it’s too early to list all of the 2015 entries, a look at recent scratch sheets shows several top-notch competitors from the Northeast in both handicap and one-design fleets, including: J/70 Brian Elliot (B Squared) Sayville, NY J/70 Daniel Goldberg (Bazinga!) Mamaroneck, NY J/70 Malcom Gefter (Celeritas) Newport, RI J/70 Tim Healy (Helly Hansen) Jamestown, RI J/70 Kerry Klingler/Rick Lyall (Menace) Norwalk, CT J/70 Heather Gregg Earl (Muse) Boston, MA IRC Marc Glimcher (Catapult) New York, NY (2014 Lewmar/ Navtec Boat of the Day) IRC Swan 42 Charles Kenahan (Mahalo) Swampscott, MA IRC Swan 42 Andrew & Melissa Fisher (Bandit) Greenwich, CT HPR Steve & Heidi Benjamin (SPOOKIE) Norwalk, CT (2014 Class Champion) J/80 John Storck (Rumor) Huntington, NY J/80 Gary Panariello (Courageous) Manhasset, NY J/80 Henry DeGroot (Wired) Newton, MA PHRF Douglas Curtiss (Wicked 2.0) South Dartmouth, MA PHRF Gary Weisberg (Heatwave) Gloucester, MA There’s something for everyone at Race Week. With boats ranging from 22 to 72 feet and professional and amateur sailors competing together, there are all types of boats and sailors celebrating the New Year and sailing season in the beautiful waters off Key West. Key West Race Week is a unique regatta with five full days of racing and renowned shoreside fun. The wind is dependable and the sunshine is always warm which draws the crowd of sailors to Key West each January. For many “snowbirds,” the whole family comes for a vacation. Key West offers plenty of activities for those not out on the racecourse during the day. From water adventures to the Conch Tour Train, museums and beaches, there is plenty to do. The diversity of the nightlife allows the young and old to find the right spot – Duval Street alone has everything from kid-friendly American fare to local Caribbean flavor. The shoreside Race Week venue at Kelly’s Caribbean, between Caroline and Whitehead Streets, has proven to be successful the past few years. This intimate setting is a great place to stop for an after-race drink and collect your trophy before having dinner with the crew. Just steps off Duval Street, this windcheckmagazine.com
Looks like more fun than shoveling snow! Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 starts January 18. © Allen Clark/PhotoBoat.com
central location is a great meeting spot as sailors get off the water. It’s here that Race Week conducts daily awards presentations for all classes, with some receiving both Open and Corinthian trophies. The coveted Quantum Sails Boat of the Week trophy is awarded at the end of the week, while a Boat of the Day winner is recognized each night. Dan Goldberg, skipper of Bazinga! from American Yacht Club, expresses the overall sentiment of the week well when he says, “2015 will be our fourth straight Quantum Key West Race Week. It has become the crown jewel in our winter sailing program, and we look forward to it every year, pretty much starting with the first week we get back home to the snow here in New York! The sailing is absolutely singular in terms of the competition, reliable conditions and regatta organization. And no commentary about Race Week would be complete without a mention of the shoreside activities. It is impossible to spend a week in Key West during Race Week and not have a fabulous time.” Key West is a unique setting that offers a variety of opportunities for sailors to create their perfect winter escape. Sign up today and begin planning your winter vacation. Quantum Key West Race Week is a quality regatta not to miss. For more information on registering and fleet news, visit premiere-racing.com. F Kelly Gorman is the Event Manager at Premiere Racing, Inc. in Marblehead, MA, the organizer of Quantum Key West Race Week.
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Family Fun at the Fools’ Rules Regatta The 37th Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta was hosted by Jamestown Yacht Club in Jamestown, RI on Saturday, August 16. This event is open to everyone who likes to have fun and be foolish (and who doesn’t?), and there’s no entry fee. Participants construct a “sailing vessel” from non-marine materials, and attempt to
complete a 500-yard course along Town Beach. Revenue from merchandise sales is donated to the Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation, the North Kingstown High School sailing team, and the Joshua Leonard Scholarship Fund. Visit jyc.org to learn more. F
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The Fools' Rules Regatta is a Conanicut Island summertime favorite.
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High Winds and Rough Seas Challenge Racers in “The Ida” Mother Nature celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Ida Lewis Distance Race by sending winds up to 25 knots and big waves, challenging the record 47-boat fleet and forcing 12 to retire. Nevertheless, the popular overnighter, which started at 12:30 pm Friday, August 15 off Fort Adams in Newport, RI, delivered plenty of memories for the IRC, PHRF, Doublehanded and Multihull competitors on the 150-nautical mile “Block Island” course. Heidi & Steve Benjamin’s Carkeek HP 40 SPOOKIE (Norwalk, CT) claimed line honors, crossing the finish line at 8:42 am Saturday, August 16 and winning the IRC Division. “The winds were more or less as predicted, fairly strong, but the seas were rougher than usual,” said Benjamin, whose team won the Russell L. Hoyt Memorial Trophy for best overall elapsed time and the Commodore’s Trophy for best corrected time in IRC. “We have a technique where we heel over to cut through the waves, which was very valuable in this race.” SPOOKIE gained a major lead after rounding the newly conceived “virtual mark,” approximately 77 nautical miles into the race. Before that, her crew was trying to catch Dave Lussier’s F-31 trimaran Bazinga! (Exeter, RI), winner of the Multihull Division. “This is the first time this race has had multihulls competing, so it was mostly upwind and downwind legs and not much reaching, which is what our type of boat loves,” said Lussier. “Upwind, the monohulls beat us, and downwind we beat them.” The 37.65-nautical mile upwind leg from Buzzards Bay to Montauk Point proved tricky for the entire fleet, including Kevin McLaughlin’s custom 50 Crazy Horse (Fairhaven, MA), on which a team representing Duquesne University won the separately scored Collegiate Challenge. Crazy Horse finished second in PHRF behind Tristan Mouligne’s Quest 30 Samba (Boston, MA), winner of Lime Rock Trophy for best corrected time in PHRF. “It was quite a challenging leg for our entire team, but we got through it fine,” said McLaughlin, whose crew of seven included four college sailors. The team was awarded the William Tuthill Memorial Trophy for their Collegiate Challenge win, and the Lois J. Muessel Memorial Trophy for best elapsed time in PHRF. “The team did an excellent job,” McLaughlin continued. “With the exception of one, all the college kids we had onboard
have done long distance races with us. Two of them did the Newport Bermuda Race on Crazy Horse earlier this year.” To qualify for the Collegiate Challenge, more than 40% of the crew had not turned 26 prior to August 15. Ed Cesare and Chad Corning sailed the Class40 Pleiad Racing (Norwalk, CT) to victory in the 6-boat PHRF Doublehanded Division, while Bill Clavin’s C&C 37 R/XL Duck Soup (Warwick, RI) topped the 7-boat PHRF Cruising Spinnaker Division.
There was plenty of breeze for the 10th Anniversary of the Ida Lewis
Distance Race. © Meghan Sepe Awarded the Arent H. Kits van Heyningen Trophy for victory in the Youth Challenge Division (also separately scored) was the team on the Alfred Van Liew’s J/111 Odyssey (Middletown, RI). To qualify for the Youth Challenge, more than 40% of the crew had reached their 14th birthday but not turned 20 before August 15. Describing the determining factors in Odyssey’s win, 17-year-old Trevor Davidson said, “Team chemistry and the fact that we were so comfortable and trusting in each other’s judgment.” Davidson was one of seven youth sailors onboard. “We also sailed really well at night. Between one and four o’clock in the morning is when everyone starts to drop off, but we were at our best. We had four guys on deck and we were doing ten knots with the kite in 15 knots of breeze.” Van Liew and Bob Goss comprised the “adult” portion of Odyssey’s crew. “The youth sailors we had with us were very competent,” said Van Liew, noting that “The Ida” is a fantastic steppingstone for young sailors transitioning into longer offshore races. “This is a star event and one I am going to put on the schedule for next year.” The Ida Lewis Distance Race is hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club in Newport, RI. For more information, visit ildistancerace.org. F Kirsten Ferguson at Media Pro International contributed to this report.
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32’ Wauquiez Centurion – CutterRigged Sloop. Solid glass hull & deck. Rebuilt diesel. New dodger. Fairclough winter cover. Good sails and rigging. Clean and well maintained. Ready to go anywhere. $33,000. Carl @ 860-5360675 or wind@gehringzone.com
32’ C&C 99 2004 - Original owner, bought new 2004. Options included: Spinnaker package, Leatherette seat cushions in main cabin and macerator. Very clean, well maintained. Carbon fiber mast, a custom canvas cover, auto-pilot and instruments. Two sets of sails plus a spinnaker. $87,000. Will cooperate with brokers. Call 203-937-6254 or 203-530-9143
33’ J Boat 1989 Vex - This is a very highly sought after boat for PHRF racing. Boat is fully set up for racing but offers a very nice interior for weekend or longer cruises. All offers considered. This is a beautiful boat that needs nothing. $35,900. Call Doug @ 631-467-5050
BOATS FOR SALE- SAIL 34’ Alsberg Express 1987 - Carl Schumacher design well built and fast. Yanmar diesel engine. New mast, full North sail inventory. Asking $49,500. Call 917-545-8748 janusw@aol.com
35’ Alden Ketch by FUJI, Japan - Totally rebuilt 2013. Awlgrip white, Hansen re-manufactured 4-107, 0hrs, aluminum masts, new deck, cabin trunk, bowsprit, 3B LPG stove/oven. Over $65,000 spent - consider this ketch a new boat at a used boat price. Detailed specs sand photos at website "FUJI 35 CT" (search). $75,000. (Trade?) lionyachts2000@yahoo.com 203-209-0943
39’ Carter 39’ 1974 - Luxuriously built, racer/cruiser, fully maintained and in excellent condition. Many new additions and upgrades; 38hp Yanmar with new sail drive, full instrumentation including new VHF with AIS, full sail inventory. Below decks high gloss varnish and navy ultra suede. Sleeps 7. Winter canvas and frame. A strong sailor offshore and very sea kindly in all conditions. $42,000. 203-434-0625 mshakley@aol.com
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BOATS FOR SALE- SAIL 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. $74,900. Call Craig Nann at Northstar Yacht Sales at 401-683-9200 or email craig@northstaryachtsales.com for a full listing.
43’ Dave Pedrick designed sloop 43-5x34-0x13-0x6-0, #25,000.Light weather Tall 64’ rig. One Owner, launched 1990. Most of its life in short season Maine- light use, shows well. Compare with BALTIC 43, Huge Tri-cabin, 2 full head layout. Stored inside Essex CT. Full photos & details at website: “Pedrick 43 SEA LION” $157,500 (sistership sold recently at $175,000) lionyachts2000@ yahoo.com cell 203-209-0943
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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Tom Graves Although he’s only been painting professionally for about six years, Thomas N. Graves’ work has become well received in the area. A resident of Stamford, CT, Tom is a longtime sailor who specializes in yacht portraits, seascapes and marine subjects of all kinds. “I’ve been interested in art as far back as I can remember,” says Tom, who was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. “My dad was transferred to St. Louis when I was in high school.” After a stint in the Marine Corps, Tom went to college to become a commercial artist. He has a BFA from Missouri State University. “I started sailing in 1972 on Lake Saint Louis, a private 600-acre lake in a suburb of St. Louis,” Tom recalls. “I had just graduated from college, and I got a job as an art director. I joined The Lake Saint Louis Sailing Club, which had a fleet of 25 Y-Flyers (a popular 18-foot Midwest scow), a very active fleet of Sunfish, and various PHRF boats of 24 feet or less.” “My first boat was a Sunfish. As with most ardent racers a fellow racer, John Beard, was the energy behind the fleet. We raced two races every Sunday from late April to early October. And in the winter we’d frostbite Sunfish. Pending ice on the lake – we were out there. When my son Tylar was 9, we bought a Y-Flyer. We raced it together every Sunday and a lot of regattas around the Midwest until he went off to college.” “In 1998, I moved to Connecticut and joined Cedar Point Yacht Club. There were a lot of J/30s there back in the day. I thought they looked great, they were affordable, they had fair accommodations as cruisers, and they were fun to race. I bought one about 15 years ago and renamed her Bad Dog. I designed the calligraphy and stole a Picasso-esque dog graphic. I had a great crew and we raced the heck out of her in the Cedar Point series and with the Norwalk Island Sailing Fleet. Every summer we’d cruise the Bad Dog for a week or so to places like Cuttyhunk, Block Island, Newport and most everything in between.” Since retiring from a successful career in the marketing and creative world, Tom has brought his passion for sailing to canvas. “I decided to start painting again a few years ago and became interested in marine art,” he explains. “I started out doing commissions for fellow racers here on Long Island Sound. I later got my work into several galleries including the J. Russell Jinishian Gallery in Fairfield. Russell’s gallery is one of the finest in the country in terms of the quality and range of work, and he’s a good guy. I’ve also had work in Questor in Greenwich and Cavalier Gallery in Nantucket and I’m currently in Southport Gallery, a great galley in Southport.” In addition to the galleries Tom has also partnered with Hiden Galleries in the antique area in Stamford. “I set up my
own little gallery with about 20 paintings,” he explains. “Decorators from Boston, New York and Chicago come there to buy stuff for their clients, as well as people from towns like Greenwich and New Canaan decorating their own homes. It’s been really nice.” Tom’s work is notable for its realism and his meticulous attention to the accurate portrayal of a boat under sail. “I know rigging, sail cuts, battens, reef points, cleats, lines…all the details,” he says. “The owner or anyone that’s a sailor can look at it and say, ‘That is done correctly.’ I think I also do a very good job with the water around the boat and the clouds in the background. I’ve done about a dozen paintings for owners of J Boats – J/120s, J/122s, J/40s and others. One of Tom’s most spectacular paintings is a dramatic depiction of a J/120 powering upwind on a blustery day, with muted sunlight sparkling on waves and flying spray. “That’s my favorite,” he enthuses. “That boat, Soulmate, belonged to a guy named Joe Healey, a racer’s racer who won about everything there is to win here on Long Island Sound. This one painting was during the Edlu Race, and that year it blew like hell.” “Most of what I paint is from photographs,” says Tom about his work, which includes many seascapes of scenic spots along the New England coastline. “I look for images that I like. It might have some commercial value, but it’s more important that it be something that I’d like to have hanging in my home. I’ve done three or four paintings of Nantucket’s Beetle Cat ‘rainbow fleet’ at Brant Point with the lighthouse in the background. The boats all have very colorful sails, and it’s an image people like… they don’t collect any dust in galleries!” Tom is a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists and belongs to the Westport Arts Center. In addition to the aforementioned galleries, his work can be viewed at graves-marine-art.com. When Tom’s not in his studio, he and his partner Linda enjoy sailing the new Bad Dog, a Beneteau First 35s5. “We race on Wednesday night at Cedar Point and on occasional Saturdays with the Norwalk Island Sailing Fleet. We like to cruise to Port Jeff on weekends, and we just got back from an eight-day cruise up the Sound to Shelter Island and points in between.” Tom relishes close reaching in nine or ten knots of breeze. “Your crew’s on the windward rail and you’re sitting on the leeward side watching the water go by,” he says. “It’s the best feeling in the world!” F
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