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he sounds of summer are music to my ears. The water is lapping at the piers. Kids are running around the beaches and adults are strolling along the shore enjoying the warm sun as it glistens on the water. The new boating season is beginning, and reading this issue will have you enjoying it even more. Our cover story on the Cranchi M44 HT and 53 Eco Trawler LD depict some wonderful vessels on which you can cruise the Great Lakes. The Cranchi M44 HT is ideal for the ever-changing climate of the Great Lakes. Its twin 330 hp Volvo Penta stern drive engines deliver a cruising speed of 33 mph, while the design interior reflects the comforts of home for all onboard. The Cranchi 53 Eco Trawler LD has a modern and efficient design combined with spacious and elegant interiors. The natural light and uncluttered layout makes it feel more like a luxury condo than a boat. As you stop to relax at one of the cozy towns that dot the shorelines of the Great Lakes, perhaps you’ll encounter the wonderful hospitality of SG Marina. This management firm has only been in business for three years, but it’s making its mark on marinas around the country. As our feature story points out, SG Marina has a growing presence in the Great Lakes region. Beyond serving the needs of boaters, SG Marina makes sure each of its facilities is joined to the town’s tourism business. 4 GLB | May/June 2016
WHERE BOATERS GO FOR NEWS
While we want everyone to enjoy the boating lifestyle, there’s a problem looming on the Great Lakes, and it’s a huge one—marine debris. From cigarette butts to bottle caps, from microbeads to plastic bottles, marine debris is everywhere and poses a real obstacle to enjoying our summertime boating.
Derelict fiberglass boats that languish in marinas, backyards, and city streets throughout the Midwest and around the country are the biggest part of the problem. While everyone wants to properly dispose of their prized possessions once they’ve reached the end of their useful lives, it’s not easy. You can’t recycle your boats, so putting them into landfills is the logical alternative, but it its both time-consuming and costly. Scrapyards won’t come to your marina and drag that boat to their yards unless you pay them an arm and a leg.
Publisher & Editor in Chief F. Ned Dikmen Managing Editor Karen Malonis Associate Editor Jerome A. Koncel Contributing Writers Stew Foster Emma Norton Editorial Interns Jay Bouchard Kathleen Ferraro Graphic Designer Alex SanFaçon Social Media Manager Neil Dikmen
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Lest we leave you with the wrong impression, marine debris is hardly a problem without a solution. All of us, boaters and sportsfishermen, are the major source of marine debris, and we are also the solution by preventing it from occurring. I urge you to take a little time to properly dispose of those fishing lines. Choose recyclables whenever possible, and try to reuse items instead of simply discarding them. This is our one and only planet, and it’s our responsibility to keep it safe and sound for ourselves, our children, and future generations to come. On that note, enjoy the summer boating season!
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FEATURES Features
CRANCHI M44 HT
CRANCHI M44 HT/ECO 53 LD........... 10 KILLARNEY MOUNTAIN LODGE......... 14 MARINE DEBRIS............................ 22 SG MARINA................................... 30
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GREAT LAKES.................................... 36 FISHING....................................... 40 MARINAS..................................... 42 NATIONAL.................................... 44 SAILING....................................... 46
LOA ..................................... 44’4” Beam ................................... 13’3” Draft w/Props........................3’2” Fuel Capacity.................264 gals. Freshwater Capacity........79 gals.
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EDITORIALS
Earmark Federal Fuel Tax Funds For Marina Restoration An estimated 70 percent of the marinas dotting the
Restoration Initiative. Much of that money has been
Great Lakes are at least 30 years old, and this is a
spent on keeping Asian carp from spreading into the
conservative estimate. On Michigan’s Lake Michigan
Great Lakes, a problem that is no longer a significant
shoreline, many marinas are nearing 50 years old
threat. Unfortunately, the federal government has not
without having made any significant changes to their
dedicated sufficient funds for the restoration of marinas
infrastructures. Why not? The simple answer is that
on the Great Lakes.
these changes are expensive and most marinas don’t have enough money.
The federal government says that it is supporting recreational boating and fishing through the Sport
But this is hardly a permanent condition. All it takes
Fishing Restoration Act. Unfortunately, this act does
is for the federal government to approve spending
little for marinas, except to construct transient slips for
money to change this, but Congress is not listening to
marinas. Over the years, many of these moorings have
recreational boaters and sportsfishermen. If Congress
been built, so there is little need to continue throwing
took the money collected from taxes imposed on boat
that money at a problem that no longer exists. Instead,
fuel and marine accessories and spent it on these
the federal government should earmark those funds for
dilapidated infrastructures, Great Lakes marinas and
marina restoration.
boatyards could get the money they need to renovate, or even replace, their decaying facilities.
Calls from the Great Lakes Boating Federation to members of Congress to change where the money is
So why don’t state governments help their own
being spent have not led to any action. Even the local
marinas? State governments in the Great Lakes find
district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers believes
themselves in precarious positions. They face massive
spending more money on ailing marinas is a good idea,
deficits each year and claim they have more pressing
but they acknowledge that Congress has not provided
issues to deal with. Moreover, most states mistakenly
the funding. The Great Lakes’ 4.3 million boaters,
believe that recreational boating and sportsfishing are
whose annual economic impact is nearly $9.5 billion,
in good shape compared to other interests asking for
need someone who will listen to their concerns.
money. Therefore, the federal government is the most viable source of funding.
The lack of action by the federal government shouldn’t stop us from asking for help on behalf of our marinas. If
The federal government has appropriated more than
we’re persistent, someone in Congress will listen to our
$1.5 billion over the last five years to the Great Lakes
calls and answer our request.
AGREE? DISAGREE? WANT TO COMMENT? EMAIL YOUR THOUGHTS TO LET TERS@GREATLAKESBOATING.COM 8 GLB | May/June 2016
Seeking Solutions for Abandoned Boats Everyone is familiar with the old adage that the two
proactive and environmentally discerning when
happiest days in a boater’s life are the day one buys
purchasing boats.
a boat and the day one bids that vessel farewell. While fiberglass boats are popular because they are Now that farewell can take many forms. Encumbered
lightweight and easy to maintain, boaters do have
by maintenance and costs, some boaters decide
more responsible environmental options. Steel, wood,
to sell, leaving their boating days behind. Other
and aluminum alternatives exist and boaters who
boats might be passed down through several
take seriously their environmental impact might
generations. Some fortunate boaters may seek
consider these options. Steel, wood, and aluminum
upgrades, having outgrown their current watercrafts.
each are still available, but are not as pervasive or
Sadly, all boats reach an age at which they are no
popular as fiberglass. But depending on boaters’
longer fit for the water.
preferences, non-fiberglass hulls could be a prudent, affordable choice.
For many centuries when the majority of vessels were constructed of wood, their disposal posed
Another way to reduce the number of abandoned
little environmental threat. However, as our feature
vessels is boat sharing or renting. Over the past
story on Great Lakes marine debris points out,
several years, dozens of peer-to-peer boat sharing
approximately 50 years ago fiberglass boats became
companies have emerged throughout the country
an industry norm and have since dominated the
and are gaining traction in the Great Lakes. These
boating market. Many of the original fiberglass boats
companies allow owners to rent their boats to other
are now reaching the end of their lifespans.
recreationalists who don’t have the time, patience, or resources to own a boat themselves.
Unfortunately, there is no proper way to discard or recycle fiberglass boats. Fiberglass boats are often
These companies create a source of revenue for boat
brought to landfills—an expensive endeavor that
owners and increase the number of people who can
many boat owners seek to avoid.
enjoy the Great Lakes without taxing themselves or the environment. Boat sharing can limit the amount of
Therefore, thousands of abandoned and derelict
fiberglass in the Great Lakes, reduce the number of
vessels (ADVs) litter waterways across the country
ADVs, and ultimately preserve the environment.
and contribute to the urgent marine debris problem. Recycling ADVs has proven ineffective because
None of these solutions is perfect. Until a
scrapyards are reluctant to pick up old boats and
comprehensive process for recycling fiberglass
they ultimately don’t know what to do with fiberglass.
is developed, abandoned boats will threaten our
Many abandoned boats end up littering our
waterways. All of us should be mindful of the impact
waterways, marinas, roadsides, and backyards.
discarded boats have on our environment and consider alternatives before importing more fiberglass
Because no viable option currently exists to properly
into the Great Lakes.
dispose of fiberglass, boaters must be more
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CRANCHI M44 HT ranchi’s advanced technologies and stylistic perfection have reached unprecedented levels in the M44 HT. The boat’s contemporary design is a perfect blend of privacy and open space. All furnishings are constructed of oak, wenge, or real leather. The M44 is powered by twin 330 hp Volvo stern drives with joystick controls that deliver a cruising speed of 33 miles per hour at a range of 300 nautical miles. The spacious cockpit layout is designed for comfort and entertaining. Its electric soft top retracts to allow a fully open-air helm, dinette, and cockpit area.
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The helm area has a double bench seat with a chaise lounge opposite. Large sliding windows provide visibility and natural light. The pilot area is aesthetically comfortable, offering sufficient space for the on-board instrumentation and navigation displays. A full wet bar with a small sofa has a built-in electric grill, sink, and refrigerator. Across from the bar is the U-shaped dinette with a folding teak table that can be electronically adjusted or put away to suit the occasion. Large sunpads are located fore and aft. The foredeck sunpad features electric tilting
headrests, an adjustable Bimini, stereo, and beverage holders. A spacious garage is hidden under the aft sunpad, which tilts up hydraulically. Tucked inside is ample space for a RIB tender (or a jet ski), which launches on flip-out rollers and can be retrieved with a built-in electric winch. Down below, the salon and staterooms are simple with clean lines, giving an impression of wide open space. A fully equipped L-shaped galley has all essentials within arm’s reach. The Corian counter has a two-burner cook top, stainless steel sink, a combo microwave convection oven, and a
refrigerator/freezer. Ample space for provisions is provided above and below, with custom built-in shelving and holders to accommodate dishes, cutlery, and glasses, which are included as standard equipment. The forward master stateroom has a central raised queen bed, with an overhead skylight and hatch. Mirrored hanging closets and side windows with blinds flank the bed. The private en suite master bathroom is complete with a spacious shower, electric toilet, and a sink of colored glass.
The aft guest stateroom is full beam, with windows on either side. Three single berths are cleverly laid out with two of the adjacent beds converting to a large double. This stateroom also has a private entrance leading to a separate head complete with a spacious shower, electric toilet, and sink.
S PE C I F I CAT I O N S
LOA .............................................44’4” Beam...........................................13’3” Draft w/Props................................3’2” Fuel Capacity ...................... 264 gals.
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Freshwater Capacity.............. 79 gals.
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ranchi’s 53 Eco Trawler proves once again that Cranchi builds boats with a passion for the sea and a commitment to enjoying an onboard lifestyle. The 53 Eco is designed for long distance cruising at 14-18 knots, consuming 25 gallons per hour. When one needs to get home fast, this yacht can hit speeds of up to 22 knots per hour. Power comes from twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 EVC/E engines with a rating of 435 hp each.
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The inside of the Cranchi ECO Trawler 53 LD distinguishes this boat from the average trawler. Sun and wine might seem natural in the cockpit, but Cranchi has opened the bow area for socializing. The foredeck features dual sunpads and a wide lounge abutting the windshield. A visor-like Bimini top, which attaches to the windshield and covers the lounge, is an easy way to create shade. The flybridge offers another social area, with its large L-shaped dinette extending
forward to the sunpad. Next to the dinette is a double bench seat at the helm, and behind it sits a wet bar equipped with a charcoal grill, Isotherm fridge, and icemaker. There is ample space from the wet bar to the back rail for a tender or second tanning bed. Aft, the cockpit offers a third area for socializing, with a large L-shaped lounge and teak table. The three-panel door to the salon slides open for additional entertainment space. The helm station bucket seat is on a pedestal with the large console in front, and an area
S PE C I F I CAT I O N S
LOA..............................................55’9” Max. Beam..................................16’2” Draft (Inc. Props)........................... 3’5’ Fuel Capacity......................... 740 gal. Freshwater Capacity.............. 213 gal.
CRANCHI ECO TRAWLER 53 LD to the right holds the throttles, trim tab, and joystick controls. A single-pane windshield spans the entire front of the wheelhouse, providing an unobstructed view from the helm. The interior has a spacious salon that opens directly to the aft cockpit, allowing easy conversation and serving from the aft galley. Entering the salon, one finds a generous amount of entertainment space and a forward port side dinette that affords additional space to enjoy scenery through the wraparound windows throughout the wheelhouse.
The natural light and uncluttered layout in the rear section of the salon, with a galley portside and a long white-leather sofa starboard, create a sense of open space. Below deck, there is a nice sense of proportion to the three-room layout, with the master suite aft, VIP stateroom forward, and owner’s choice for the space in the center. Cranchi offers four options: an office with a desk, lounge, and washer/dryer; a third stateroom with double berths; an open layout with a dinette; or a third stateroom with a single bunk and extra storage.
The forward VIP stateroom showcases an en suite bathroom with a double seat to port, island berth, and large hanging locker to starboard. The port side guest stateroom has twin berths that convert to a double. The aft master stateroom features a queen-size berth that sits against the starboard bulkhead, offering an excellent view from the large hull-side window.
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CRUISING TO
KILLARNEY B OAT I N G , LU X U RY A N D W I L D E R N ES S
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erched on the Killarney Channel between Georgian Bay and Killarney Bay and situated directly across from George Island, Ontario, stands Killarney Mountain Lodge, which has blossomed into one of the finest boating destinations in the Georgian Bay area. Originally built in the late 1950s as the private hunting and fishing camp of the Detroit trucking magnate’s family, the Fruehaufs, Killarney Mountain Lodge is no longer a well-kept secret.
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With the establishment of a trading post on this site on June 28, 1820, Etienne Augustin Rocbert de la Morandiere chose an ideal location for trade with voyageurs passing through the sheltered channel as they began their journey on to Lake Superior. Originally known by the native name Shebahonaning, an Ojibwe tribal name meaning “canoe passage,” it was later renamed “Killarney” (date unknown). Lady Dufferin, wife of the Governor-General of Canada, was credited with the name change after
mentioning Killarney for the first time in her journal entries dated 1874, describing her journey through the area. Early on, the Lodge was accessible only by water. To make sure that every minute counted while at his retreat, Fruehauf Trailer President Roy Fruehauf would fly clients into Killarney aboard the company’s Grumman Mallard amphibian aircraft. To this day, Killarney Mountain Lodge is frequented by seaplane enthusiasts, with the Seaplane Pilots
Association “Splash In” meeting a recurring event. Boasting 50 acres of land, Killarney can accommodate dozens of these aircraft on the property, and it’s quite a sight to see them all arriving like a great squadron of naval aviators. In 1962, a new chapter for Killarney Mountain Lodge began. That year, a road into Killarney was opened, introducing the world to the wonders of the lodge and what would eventually become Killarney Provincial Park. That same year, the Fruehauf Trailer Co. sold Killarney Mountain Lodge to Maury and Annabelle East. The Easts were experienced resort operators, and began an ambitious expansion with the construction of additional rooms and dining spaces. Using their considerable hospitality and business skills, they offered a unique example of the Canadian vacation experience, featuring outstanding outdoor experiences, home-cooked meals, and friendly service. It’s this successful combination that has contributed to a long-lived, multi-generational, loyal client base that the lodge benefits from today. Throughout the years, the Easts im-
proved the lodge, expanded the experiences and grew the business. Killarney Mountain Lodge has been under the ownership of London, Ontario-based Holden Rhodes since January 2015. The new ownership has embarked on an ambitious $18 million three-phase plan to renovate, reinvigorate, and expand the property. In phase one, all rooms have been newly renovated, including The Pilot House Chalet, a two-bedroom cottage situated on the water. Presenting a panoramic view of the Channel, this two-bedroom cottage has been upgraded with marble baths, new flooring, bead-board walls, and new furniture. Phase two saw the construction of 28 additional guest suites with waterfront views (to be finished by April 29 of this year), with another 30 rooms scheduled for construction next year. Returning boaters will find a totally new, full-service marina and renovated boathouse, adding 25 percent more dockage space and including new service modules with 30-, 50- and 100-amp power, WiFi
and water. Boaters can refuel at Killarney’s new gas or diesel pumps. The maximum boat length is 100 feet. There are 28 slips for this boating season, including new docks installed in 2015. A ship’s store is at boaters’ disposal. Travel hoists are available within 3,280 feet of the marina. Sailors take note: Maximum keel depth is 12 feet. Boaters need not trek far for that morning cup of coffee. Just off the docks, the aroma of freshly baked pastries wafts from the brand new “Curds n’ Whey” coffee and bakeshop. Boaters can also sample world famous blueberry pancakes in the main dining room—devastatingly delicious! Although plenty of attention has been paid to the waterfront, foodies haven’t been left out. The Lodge’s “Chef’s Across the Great Lakes” program, guided by General Manager Kelly McAree and Chef du Cuisine Guy Bedard, has recently traveled to Michigan, providing a Georgian Bay touch to the Henry Ford Museum Roots dinner series last November.
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This year, the Henry Ford’s Chef Mike Trom-
round and listen to live entertainment Sun-
For those interested in corporate get-
bley will return the visit in early June. Peto-
day through Thursday, or draw the clean
aways, Killarney Mountain Lodge offers
skey’s Twisted Olive restaurant will visit the
mountain air from an adjacent patio. Killar-
extensive conference facilities and guided
Killarney kitchen in May, while Killarney chefs
ney won’t disappoint.
outdoor experiences in and around the for-
will return the favor in October. Other chef
ests and waters of Georgian Bay.
exchanges are planned throughout this year
Those new to Killarney will soon realize this
and next. For those individuals interested in
is a boater’s and nature lover’s paradise,
If all of this isn’t enough, according to
spirits, the Lodge has various wine and spirit
offering fishing, swimming, hiking, tennis,
Canada.com, the Canadian-US Dollar ex-
tastings like the Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch,
and more. Lodge guests can rent canoes,
change rate is near an all-time high, with
scheduled for August 2016. Rather stay
kayaks, and fishing boats. Nearby, guests
each US dollar worth about $1.44 Canadi-
aboard? Boaters may have orders from the
have access to 187 square miles of pristine
an, which gives Americans visiting Killar-
dining room delivered to their slips.
mountain wilderness at Killarney Provincial
ney Mountain Lodge a real bargain.
Park. With a bit of luck, visitors may spot The focal point of evening entertainment
the occasional moose munching shoreline
is the Carousel Lounge. Carefully refur-
veggies as they kayak by.
bished thanks to reclaimed barn board
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MARINE DEBRIS: ITS SOURCE & SOL
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ur lakes and rivers may be full of fish and other aquatic species, but they’re also contaminated with massive amounts of marine debris. “Marine debris is a widespread problem across the United States and the world,” said Sarah Lowe, Great Lakes Regional Coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program and biologist for Freestone Environmental Services in Oak Harbor, Ohio.
The problem’s scope A recent study by the University of Georgia illustrates the magnitude of the problem. It estimates that 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every year. That’s no misprint. Plastic is the most common type of marine debris found around the world and is a huge problem for the Great Lakes, Lowe noted. A few years ago, GLB published an article by Sherri Mason, a Ph.D. chemist from SUNY-Fredonia, who did research on microbeads in the Great Lakes. Microbeads are a type of microplastic debris that is found in many cosmetics and personal care products. Mason’s research discovered that plastic particle counts reached one million plastic particle parts per square mile in Lake Erie, with higher counts found in Lake Ontario. “To put these counts into perspective,” Mason noted, “aside from one published number taken in the North Atlantic Ocean, these counts within the Great Lakes are among the highest ever recorded in the world.” The research clearly shows the scope of the plastic marine debris problem in the Great Lakes; however, that amount doesn’t pose the greatest threat to humans. The real danger stems from the fact that plastics adsorb toxic chemicals out of its surrounding waters, and the Great Lakes are well-known harbingers of these toxic chemicals. Why is this so bad? Lowe responded by saying that the NOAA Marine Debris program has conducted research showing that plastics persist for decades in aquatic and marine habitats and can adsorb toxic chemicals that have the potential to be transferred to marine life when ingested.
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In recent years, in response to research done by Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant, Mason, and the Five Gyres Institute, several Great Lakes states have passed legislation to ban cosmetics and facial creams that use microbeads in their products. This legislation was recently superseded by federal legislation passed earlier this year requiring the same thing, i.e., the removal of microbeads from these products.
The response In her 2014 article in this magazine, Mason pointed out that while the threat posed by plastic pollution of the Great Lakes is real, it’s also very preventable. If humans are the source of plastics pollution, they are also the best way to prevent the spread of plastics into the Great Lakes and other waterways. One important way to stop marine debris from occurring is through education. Lowe said that NOAA educates the public via its website, through speaking engagements, attending school and public events, developing prevention curriculums, and by funding prevention through education and outreach grants each year. A second important effort is by encouraging people to practice the “three Rs”— reduce the amount of waste one produces; reuse items when possible; and choose recyclable instead of disposable items. Lowe urges everyone to recycle as much as possible, and she also encourages communities to participate in cleanups and record the information using the Marine Debris Tracker App. Lowe said that NOAA has taken the lead in bringing the Great Lakes marine debris community together by creating the Great Lakes Land-based Marine Debris Action Plan, the first of its kind for this region. The action plan provides a road map for scientists, governments, stakeholders, and decision-makers to free the Great Lakes, its coasts, people, and wildlife of marine debris. Lowe said that the action plan offers 53 actions under four goals that the Great Lakes marine debris community will undertake between 2014 and 2019. So far, contributors have worked on 34 actions and completed five of them. NOAA’s Marine Debris Program sponsors two national grant competitions each year, and several Great Lakes projects have won these awards, Lowe noted. For example:
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• In Detroit, marine debris has been removed from Fordson Island and Belle Isle. • In the Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior, anglers have come together to prevent derelict fishing gear from appearing. • Cleveland is developing an awareness campaign to address marine debris on Lake Erie beaches. Lowe pointed out that recreational sportsfishermen could play a major role in preventing debris by recycling their broken fishing lines, which are serious entanglement hazards. She added that many popular fishing spots and marinas have monofilament recycling containers that anglers can use to drop off their lines.
causing harm to the environment, and diminishing commercial and recreational activities.” What exacerbates this problem is the lack of any positive initiatives to solve the problem and the legal inconsistencies pertaining to abandoned and derelict vessels varying from state to state. To understand the differences between states, NOAA has launched the ADV Infohub, which is a central source of information regarding ADVs, the policies that surround them, and how each state deals with them. The site also contains information
ineffective, and that nothing is really being done about it. Three things need to happen, and they need to occur almost simultaneously to create a recycling marketplace for fiberglass boats. There first has to be an efficient, costeffective way to recycle boats, and none currently exists. Second, there has to be a marketplace for the recycled fiberglass, and unlike for paper and plastics, there is no marketplace for selling recycled fiberglass. Third, the government has to put money and the manpower behind the boat recycling
Recreational boaters can also help by choosing reusable packaging and utensils and securing those items that are likely to get blown overboard. They should also learn how to avoid commercial fishing nets. The Clean Marina network helps educate the public about the marine debris program and create ways to mitigate it. Many Clean Marinas in Ohio, for example, have recycling containers and proper disposal receptacles for other items. These marinas also have monofilament recycling containers for fishermen, as well as educational signage on marine debris.
One major problem left While efforts are being made to prevent marine debris from entering the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways, one major marine debris problem seems to have escaped the industry’s net: fiberglass boats. It was 50 years ago that the industry first introduced fiberglass boats into the marketplace. Well, sad to say, those boats are ending their useful lives. Owners of these boats and the industry itself are asking the question: What do we do with these vessels? The answer is that there is no specific way of dealing with them, other than abandoning them or putting them into existing landfills at an exorbitant cost. As a result, thousands of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) litter ports, waterways, and estuaries all over the country, including those of the Great Lakes. Lowe said, “ADVs are a pervasive problem threatening our oceans, coasts, and waterways by obstructing navigational channels,
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effort, but federal legislators are more concerned with other issues.
Why not recycle these old, derelict and abandoned vessels? It’s a simple enough solution, and an option that many people and organizations have thought about. But moving it from concept to reality has proven to be an insurmountable obstacle.
One additional piece of information that is relevant to the subject: the cost of removing ADVs, compressing them, and sending them to landfills is not cheap and is probably one of the major reasons why ADVs litter our waterways.
A viable option for handling ADVs is scrapyards. They will accept these boats, but they either don’t or won’t go out of their way to pick them up and deliver them to the scrapyard. They will remove electronic gear from these boats for their higher monetary values, but they don’t know what to do with the fiberglass hulls except to crush them and send them to landfills. And that’s the best outcome.
In one of his recent pastoral letters, Pope Francis said that we have one planet to live on, we only have one earth to protect, and it is our responsibility to protect and sustain the planet not only for ourselves, but also for our children and generations to come.
The reality of ADVs is that many of them end up littering our marinas, roadsides, and backyards. An article in the February 2016 issue of Soundings Trade Only, a B2B monthly publication for boat and engine builders, boat dealers, boatyards, and marinas, described this problem as the “dead-boat disposal crunch, noting that it is a real problem, that efforts to solve it are
Reflection
Pope Francis articulates the premise of this article, which is that while marine debris is a significant problem in the Great Lakes, all of us are the sources of marine debris and polluting our fresh waters. As Professor Mason noted, if we are the problem then we can also be the solution by preventing marine debris from occurring.
For those interested in finding out more information, visit NOAA’s Marine Debris Program website: www.marinedebris.noaa.gov.
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BAY CITY TALL SHIPS SPECTACLE
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ay City, Michigan is a waterfront town that lies alongside the Saginaw River a few miles as the crow flies from the shallow water of the Saginaw Bay. It’s a quaint city with historic charm, a real downtown, and about 33,000 people. But that number will climb to more than 100,000 when this community, the only official host port in the State of Michigan, welcomes the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® fleet and a tall ship event like no other July 14 to 17. The Bay City event is arguably the best tall ship festival in North America.
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event in 2016. Nine ships will be available for boarding and touring. Two additional ships, the schooners Appledore IV and Appledore V based out of Bay City, will offer sailing excursions throughout the festival.
“The fleet this year is anchored by replicas of a Spanish galleon and a Viking long boat,” said Shirley Roberts, event coordinator. “With just the right mixture of new vessels and perennial favorites, striking silhouettes and tall ship tales, festival guests will continue to be amazed by the ships lining the Bay City waterfront.” El Galeón Andalucía is a replica of 16th-17th century Spanish galleon and the only one of its kind sailing in the world today. Draken
Harald Hårfagre is a replica Viking longboat inspired by the ships of Norse saga and from knowledge of traditional boatbuilding. When and If is an Alden schooner, commissioned by General George S. Patton in 1939. Her name is attributed to the quote, “When the war is over, and if I live through it, [my wife] Bea and I are going to sail her around the world.”
Both the Brig Niagara and the Pride of Baltimore II have wartime roots. The former played a pivotal role in the Battle of Lake Erie securing the Great Lakes territories for a young America, while the latter gained fame by sinking 17 British vessels while on a self-proclaimed blockade of the British Isles.
Mist of Avalon last visited Bay City in 2003. Built in 1967 as a cod fishing boat, she was transformed into a beautiful schooner in 1992. Denis Sullivan is a replica Great Lakes schooner built in 2000 by more than 900 volunteers. Today she sails as a floating classroom from her homeport of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rounding out the Bay City 2016 tall ship fleet are the “Twin Brigantines” Pathfinder and Playfair from Toronto, Ontario, and Madeline from Traverse City, Michigan. These ships will participate in a series of races and rallies throughout the Great Lakes, including port visits to Toronto, Ontario (July 1-3); Fairport Harbor, Ohio (July 8-10); Bay City, Michigan (July 14-17); Chicago, Illinois (July 27-31); Green Bay, Wisconsin (Aug. 5-7); Duluth, Minnesota (Aug. 18-21); Erie, Pennsylvania (Sept. 8-11); and Brockville, Ontario (Sept. 17-18).
The Maritime Festival Although the tall ships are at the heart of this summer’s event, Bay City’s Tall Ship Celebration offers much more to entertain and enlighten guests of all ages. Beginning with the grand arrival of the fleet on July 14, nearly all of the activities and special events that make up Tall Ship Celebration are free with a paid admission to the festival. A special musical treat at the festival is the International Maritime Music Festival, a celebration of the music of the sea and the “chanteys” that helped crews work in unison while toiling aboard square-rigged ships during the Age of Sail. This year, the Tall Ship Celebration will welcome musicians from around the world and from its own backyard, including Bernie Davis from the UK, Harmony Glen from The Neth-
erlands, Iarnrod from Finland, Pod Waitr and Za Horyzontem from Poland, and US musicians Lee Murdock from Illinois, and Boca Musica, Hoolie, Roane, and Whiskey & Water from Michigan. At 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday evening when the festival closes for the day, “Ballads and Brews” opens with Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers from Nashville, Tennessee in the “Quarterdeck” where guests can also find a selection of Michigan craft-brewed beers. The Ring of Steel Action Theatre will demonstrate the fine art of “Piratin” through stage productions, pirate games, crafts, and basic “tom foolery.” The Ring is the largest theatrical fencing hall in the country and specializes in the art of stage combat—a multi-disciplinary art that combines acting with elements of fencing, martial arts, dance, and music. greatlakesboating.com | 27
Beyond music and art, the Tall Ship Celebration includes professional storytellers, a giant mural, a fine art show, make and take crafts for young people, and on-site food concessions, all of which make this Tall Ship Celebration one of a kind.
Sail a Tall Ship One of the real treats of this year’s festival is the ability of visitors to sail a tall ship. The schooners Appledore IV and Appledore V will offer sailing excursions throughout the festival. There will be up to four departures per day from Thursday, July 14, through Sunday, July 17, that will include options for three-hour dinner sails as well as traditional sailing adventures. (Prices vary and reservations are required. Visit www.baysailbaycity.org for more information.) Most tall ships today are owned and operated by non-profit organizations with mis-
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sions grounded in environmental education and/or sail training and providing personal development experiences for youth. Almost all make berths available for temporary crew or sail trainees. Regardless of age or sailing ability, most people who possess a boating passion can live the dream and enjoy a tall ship adventure of their own. Those who are interested in sailing from port-to-port aboard a tall ship this summer should visit www.sailtraining.org or www.tallshipcelebration.com for links to the ships visiting Bay City.
1. Passports are valid for the entire festival, so even if a visitor plans to attend for several days, only one Passport per person is needed. Both daily admission tickets and Souvenir Passports will be available for purchase through the website www.tallshipcelebration. com and at the festival admission gates. They are also currently available for purchase at every Kroger store in Michigan.
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Tickets for the four-day festival are now on sale. Daily admission is $8 per person if purchased by June 30 and $10 per person if purchased July 1 or later. Souvenir Passports, which are required to board and tour each visiting tall ship one time, are an additional $8 per person before June 30 and $10.00 as of July
For more information about the Tall Ship Celebration in Bay City, visit the website www.tallshipcelebration.com. For information about planning a trip to Bay City, contact the Great Lakes Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-444-9979 or visit www.gogreat.com.
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ot everyone can tell you what SG Marina is about because it’s only been in business for three years, but it’s making its mark as the operations and hospitality manager for publicly owned marinas. SG Marina is a division of Siegel Gallagher Management Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and recently inked contracts to manage the brand new Rochester, New York marina; the old, but
recently renovated Waukegan Harbor Marina; and the fully occupied Egg Harbor Marina in the vacation hotspot of Door County, Wisconsin. SG Marina provides professional management services for publicly owned marinas. Its mission is to provide an exceptional boating experience to boaters. Want to know how SG Marina came about? Look no further than its chief operating officer John Matheson, who was a slipholder at Reefpoint Marina in Racine, Wisconsin, and found that this marina was lacking some qualities essential to the boating experience. He proposed that Siegel Gallagher fill this void, and so SG Marina was created. Matheson was named COO, and Reefpoint Marina became the first client. Today, SG Marina manages seven publicly owned marinas: three in Wisconsin, two in Florida, one in Illinois, and one in New York. The move to add marina management to the company’s existing real estate man-
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agement services wasn’t that far a stretch, said Matheson. “It didn’t take the company long to develop a management model for marinas, because its existing processes and service focus adapts very well to marinas,” Matheson said. That model stresses hospitality, implementation of best management practices, and employs a holistic philosophy that integrates the marina into the community.
Boaters first At the core of SG Marina’s management model is delivering what boaters want from their marinas. So how does SG know what boating customers want? SG Marina gets this answer by continually asking questions, listening to
boaters, and then following up on what they hear with a plan. “Ultimately, it’s all about the relationship with each of our boaters to make them feel special,” said Matheson. Prior to putting this plan into action, SG Marina does a thorough SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and tradeoffs) analysis and review of the facility’s assets. It also works tirelessly to tie the marina in with the city’s nearby businesses and attractions. The community is a natural amenity for boaters that some marinas don’t fully recognize, Matheson pointed out. Matheson notes that what boaters want and expect today is much different than that of 10-15 years ago. It used to be that marinas could simply build their facilities and boaters would come. Not any more. “The marina busi-
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ness has changed dramatically and there’s currently a glut of slips,” said Matheson. “In this marketplace, competition for boaters is real and marina managers must adapt with more sophisticated marketing and good management skills are clearly needed to be successful. A high level of service and interaction with boaters must be part of the culture.” Having identified what boaters want, SG employs a tried and true management plan, including a proprietary software system for leasing, accounting, and daily operations. “We have a management plan for all marinas, a model that emphasizes best management practices from experience and from our management group,” said Chris Marx, vice president of operations for SG Marina. Matheson adds that SG adapts this plan to each and every marina because it believes no two marinas are alike. SG realizes that boaters choose marinas for a variety of reasons, but ultimately it’s because of the social relationships they develop through boating. “It’s this reason why we spend so much time in choosing the right people to run our marinas. It’s all about hospitality,” Matheson said. “We can teach people the
technical skills, but it’s the social and hospitality skills that count the most. This is an essential component of all the marinas we manage.” And the focus of those hospitality skills is on a culture of providing the amenities that boaters want from their marinas. In this respect, the marina is not separate from the community, but rather an integral part of the city’s economy. As Matheson says, “When SG Marina manages a marina, it becomes the arm of local tourism, creating a bridge between what the boater wants and what the community offers.” In a very real sense, SG sees the marina as the center of tourism for the community. “We create a property that enhances the community,” Matheson said. That’s why it’s so important for SG to be involved with the restaurants, hotels/motels, and local attractions of the municipality, whether they be museums, parks, or local retail shops and stores. The marina is not set apart from the community, but rather is integrated into its daily life and operations.
Great expectations Although SG Marina works specifically with “publicly owned marinas,” it recognizes
that the expectations of both the municipality and marina customers have changed significantly over the years. “It used to be that you could provide a slip and a bathroom and that was enough to get a slipholder,” Matheson said. “Not any more.” Slipholders’ expectations have changed as amenities increase at marinas. Electricity, running water, and WiFi were all that was expected a few years ago, but now are givens. Barbecue pits, restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts, and even spas are becoming more common, Matheson noted. “Marinas have changed from places for parking a boat to destination spots, and this has prompted marinas to look more closely at the amenities they offer boaters,” Matheson said. SG Marina has a leg up on deciding on those amenities because it knows what is important to the boaters and the community. Although SG Marina works diligently to understand what boaters are looking for in their marinas, it also acknowledges that it can’t be all things to all people. “A marina is like a small city, with anglers, sailors, casual boaters, serious cruisers, young couples, and retired folks all look-
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ing to enhance their boating experience,” Matheson said. “Our goal is provide the hospitality, service, and amenities that make the marina an exceptional experience.” By understanding the boaters that come to the marina, SG can place them in the part of the marina that best matches their lifestyle. It’s also why SG looks to the community for events, attractions, and shows. More and more slipholders are making the marina a second home, so the community must be a real resource for the marina owners. “Once the local community understands the economic value of the marina to their community, the relationship between the two becomes much more valuable,” said Matheson.
Sustainability While marinas thrive in a harsh environment, that climate can also wreak havoc on the facility. That’s why SG tells its owners that they are not just looking at the present, but are striving to build a sustainable marina operation. The keys to this sustainable operation are realistic assessments of the current business, a strong maintenance program, and developing plans to replace, renovate, and upgrade the business in the future. “This requires a capital improvements budget, which we set up for all our marinas,” Marx said.
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Marina infrastructures don’t last forever, Marx noted, and that’s why SG Marina’s long-range plan covers everything at the marina, such as dredging, dock configuration, dock replacement, wave attenuators, leasing of space, and construction management.
Port of Rochester One of the marinas that SG Marina now runs—the Port of Rochester—is just starting up this year, and it provides ample opportunities for expanding the company’s expertise. SG hired Marianne Warfle as the marina general manager because of her marketing, event planning skills, hospitality focus, and experience with local businesses near the new marina. The city of Rochester believes that the marina, with 64 permanent and 20 transient slips, will be an economic powerhouse for developing the port area into a destination spot for locals and visitors alike. Warfle explains that the city is building the marina as the first phase of an economic development plan that it expects to bring in millions of dollars. Phase two plans call for a boutique hotel, condominiums, restaurants, and retail stores to be built nearby, making the Port of Rochester Marina a true destination spotlight. Warfle describes the marina as a “stateof-the-art” facility with floating docks and
all the amenities boaters want, including a ship’s store, shower and laundry rooms, boater’s lounge, and slips for boats between 35 to 80 feet long. Her role is to be the hospitality master, marketing the marina to an expanded marketplace, working with local businesses to host meet-and-greets, wine-tastings and musical events, and developing programs with U.S. Power Squadrons and other maritime organizations to promote safe boating. “Because this is a brand new marina and a new market for SG Marina, boaters do not know us and our customer service focus, but they will,” Warfle said. “We’re learning as we go along.” At the same time, her enthusiasm opens up all sorts of different avenues for the marina. “We’re now looking at what needs to be done to make the Port of Rochester Marina a destination port for cruise ships,” she added.
The future Matheson, Marx, Warfle, and the all the employees of the SG Marina team believe strongly in developing a “hospitality brand” at all the marinas it manages. As a result, it sees no limit to the number of marinas it can manage and believes that the marina business is all about promoting the “boating lifestyles” to every customer.
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nchoring may not be much of a problem for recreational boaters, but don’t tell that to Sea Tow captains who all too often assist boaters who are anchored improperly. Sea Tow says that anchoring problems
range from annoying to life threatening. They note, however, that with a little planning any boater of average skills can anchor like a pro. Here’s what Sea Tow Captains advise boaters do when preparing to anchor a boat. Let out enough anchor rode—One of the most common anchoring problems facing recreational boaters is not letting out enough anchor rode (in nautical terms, rode is synonymous with the line/chain combination connecting the anchor to the boat). So how much is enough length? The common rule of thumb is 5 to 7 feet of rode for every 1 foot of water depth, or a 5-to-1 or 7-to-1 ratio. Some captains go to a 10-to-1 ratio just to be sure, especially in elevated sea and wind conditions. “You can never fail with too much anchor line,” said Capt. Gary O’Reilly, owner of Sea Tow North Chesapeake out of Galena, Maryland. “Too little line out hurts—a lot just compensates and makes the anchor hold better. During one storm, I let out 300 feet of anchor line.” O’Reilly was simply following that old saying, “When in doubt, let it out!” What’s the best type of rode to use? It depends. The common choice for smaller boats is rode made of three-strand nylon. Another popular option is a combination rode of galvanized-steel chain connected to the anchor, and then three-strand nylon connected to the boat. Larger boats usually use an all-chain rode connected to a windlass.
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Don’t skimp on anchor line—Another common problem for recreational boaters is having a large anchor locker, a good anchor, but only 50 feet of rode “Our bay is only 5 feet deep, and some people will have only 40 or 50 total feet of anchor line,” said Capt. Ryan Bayley, owner of Sea Tow Great South Bay in Oakdale on Long Island, New York. “So what happens to them if they go to Fire Island and anchor in 50 feet of water? They really need 350 feet of anchor line. It’s a place they don’t normally take their boat, for example, and now they have a problem.” The lesson here: Don’t scrimp on rode. Having plenty of rode insures boaters that they’ll be covered in deep water, and also gives them a great backup of line in case there is an emergency, where they need to tie off or where extra line would be helpful. Also, be sure the bitter end of the anchor line is either tied off in the anchor locker or fixed to a cleat so it doesn’t pay out with the anchor and away from the boat. Have a spare anchor—Boats with a windlass should carry a backup anchor that can be used if the windlass gets jammed.
“If something happens with a windlass or you don’t know how to use the emergency release, there’s a problem,” said Capt. Bayley. “With a backup anchor, you are covered. It could be your No. 1 piece of safety equipment.” Have the right type of anchor—From claws to plows to flukes to wings, there are many different types of anchors for different sea bottom types and usages. The claw works well on bottoms like mud, sand, grass, and rock, but it doesn’t penetrate hard surfaces like clay. The three-claw design allows it to set and reset easily, but its holding power is less than a wing anchor. Plows and wings are similar in design, with the plow having a hinge, while the wings are one piece. Plows and wings hold well on most bottoms, but are not effective in rock. Fluke anchors are a common choice of recreational boaters and work great in sand and mud, but struggle on other bottoms. They stow easy and may be the most popular style of anchor. Other anchor styles include a grapnel for smaller boats, and the relatively new plow anchors with roll bars.
reasons, but one good wave on an 18foot boat anchored from the stern and you could be sunk.” Sometimes the wind or tide can drag the anchor, even with the proper size and setup. The anchor may come loose with the change in direction. If this occurs, this calls for two anchors to be deployed in a V off the bow. If one drags, the other will likely stay tight, and in extreme conditions, a third anchor set down the middle of the V can be used.
“It gets so bad you have to cut them,” Capt. O’Reilly said. Boaters should be sure before they tie their anchor line off to a cleat that they take a full round turn around the base of the cleat and then do a couple figure eights before they place the final weather hitch. This will make boaters feel secure that they can get the anchor line off the cleat when they need to do so.
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Know your knots—When it comes to knots, Sea Tow captains keep their knives sharp, because they know some boaters tie knots that are impossible to loosen.
“Move if you think there’s any chance that another boat is going to swing into you,” Capt. O’Reilly said. “It’s better to be safe than sorry, especially if you’re out swimming or snorkeling, and the wind changes, and the boat swings around into another boat.”
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In general, when choosing an anchoring spot, select an area that offers maximum shelter from wind, current and boat traffic, along with the best bottom type for your anchor.
Swing away—Boaters should give their boats plenty of room to swing around within its own circle due to wind and tide. If a boat pulls into the area where it might swing, take notice, let them know, or simply move for safety’s sake.
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Additionally, if the windlass fails or the boaters must cut the anchor line or chain due to current or weather, they should be prepared to tie a fender to it so they can come back later and try to retrieve the anchor. Stern/double anchoring — Boaters should almost always anchor their vessels off the bow, but there are times when a stern anchor is used. Or, in other cases, a bow and a stern anchor are dropped. “Make sure you know what you’re doing—anchoring off the stern is not recommended,” Capt. O’Reilly said. “For fishing you might do it for specific
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U.S/CANADA SET PHOSPHORUS LEVELS FOR LAKE ERIE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna have agreed that the two countries will reduce phosphorus entering affected areas of Lake Erie by 40 percent. The targets are part of a binational effort to reduce nuisance and toxic algae blooms on Lake Erie. They will also minimize the extent of low oxygen “dead zones” in the central basin of Lake Erie, maintain algae growth at a level consistent with healthy aquatic ecosystems, and maintain algae biomass at
levels that do not produce toxins that pose a threat to human or ecosystem health.
In 2012, Canada and the United States, through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, committed to combat the growing threat of toxic and nuisance algae development in Lake Erie. They agreed to develop updated binational phosphorus reduction targets for Lake Erie by February 2016. The 40 percent reduction targets are based on 2008 loading levels. Canada and the United States have committed to develop domestic action plans by no later than February 2018 to help meet the new targets.
MINNESOTA HAS NEW PLANS TO STOP ASIAN CARP A team of University of Minnesota scientists has come up with a new plan to stop Asian carp from migrating up the Mississippi River. It involves blowing them back with jets of water and scaring them out with loud noises, air bubbles, and underwater lights, according to an article by Tony Kennedy in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Peter Sorenson, who heads the team, said the plan is to construct a barrier at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lock
and Dam No. 5, upstream from Winona. The team believes this dam is uniquely suited for blocking Asian carp from migrating to the Upper Mississippi, St. Croix River, Minnesota River, and connected lakes. The multidisciplinary approach would manipulate the lock and dam’s spillway gates to create high velocity stream flows too powerful for the carp to overcome. Crews would also install a noise-blasting system paired with lights and a sophisticated,
deflecting shield of air bubbles to stop the carps’ migration. Sorenson’s team has presented his proposal to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, discussed it with the USACE, and hopes to get funding for it from both state and federal sources. In addition, the team has been in contact with USACE researchers in Vicksburg, Mississippi to define the swimming characteristics of Asian carp.
INDIANA GETS $16.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANT MONEY The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Fish & Wildlife Division will receive $16.5 million in annual grant money from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. This figure represents a significant increase over the last five-year annual average received by DNR, which averaged about $14 million per year.
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The $16.5 million will be split between wildlife- and sport fish-related projects, which will be allotted $4.5 million. The funding will go to a variety of programs and projects. The division spends $7 to $8 million of the funding annually on traditional services, some of which include species surveys and monitoring, habitat development, and public access site maintenance and development. The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program is funded by excise tax money collected from national sales of hunting and fishing
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equipment in all states. The money is divided among the states based on a formula that compares their land area and their number of hunters and anglers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has distributed more than $1.1 billion to states this year, with $201 million going to states in the service’s Midwest Region.
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ASKED TO SUPPORT GLRI Business, industry, and conservation leaders joined mayors and a state organization in urging presidential candidates to commit to restoring and protecting the Great Lakes—a resource that provides drinking water to more than 40 million people in the United States and Canada. The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, Council of Great Lakes Industries, Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition, Great Lakes Commission, and Great Lakes-
St. Lawrence Cities Initiative sent the “Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Presidential Platform” to presidential candidates, asking them to maintain at least $300 million per year in federal investment to maintain the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Presidential leadership has been essential in recent efforts to restore the Great Lakes. In 2004, former President George W. Bush brought the eight-state region together to craft a plan to address threats posed by
toxic pollution, habitat destruction, polluted runoff, sewage contamination, invasive species, and other stressors. In 2008, President Obama committed to fund the plan to help put an end to beach closures, drinking water restrictions, and fish consumption advisories. Over the last seven years, the federal government has invested more than $2.2 billion to support more than 2,900 local projects in the eight-state region.
CANADA DELAYS DECISION ON LAKE HURON NUCLEAR WASTE SITE For the second time in six months, the Canadian government has delayed a decision on putting a nuclear waste dumpsite one mile from Lake Huron, according to a Feb. 16 article in the Detroit Free Press. Catherine McKenna, Canadian minister of environment and climate change, announced the delay in February, requesting additional information from Ontario Power Generation, the Canadian utility that proposes to store nearly 37,000 sq. ft. of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste from the province’s 20 nuclear reactors in Kincardine.
cause significant adverse effects” and “will not affect Lake Huron.” Now, however, that recommendation is under review. McKenna asked Ontario Power Generation to update its environmental assessment of the project, including alternative locations for the facility. This is a major point of contention for project opponents, who say the utility did little or no examination of alternative sites because it wanted to build the facility on land it owns near Bruce nuclear plant in Kincardine.
Michigan residents, as well as state and federal legislators, have opposed the repository because of its potential to contaminate the Great Lakes, which 26 million Americans rely on for drinking water.
McKenna also seeks more information on cumulative environmental effects of the project, and an updated list of mitigation commitments by Ontario Power Regulation for each identified adverse effect the project would cause.
In 2012, a Joint Review Panel created by the Canadian government had recommended approval of the facility, saying it “is not likely to
Ontario Power Generation, in a statement, said it was committed to conducting the further studies requested by McKenna.
WISCONSIN SEA GRANT INVESTS $1.96 MILLION TO ENHANCE GREAT LAKES ECONOMY The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, which is dedicated to the sustainable use of Great Lakes resources through research, education, and outreach, has awarded $1.96 million to fund 18 projects on six Wisconsin campuses.
Hurley, Sea Grant Director. “That’s why we are pleased that these science-based projects, 15 new ones and three continuing from 2015, can further Wisconsin’s economic, cultural, and public health needs as tied to lakes Michigan and Superior.”
“This gift is a valuable one—a 2011 study found 1.5 million jobs are tied to the lakes, with $62 billion in annual wages,” said Jim
Researchers will look into the health of the waterways, seek better ways to grow tasty walleyes destined for people’s dinner plates,
develop methods to prevent Great Lakes beach contamination, investigate possible ways to lessen the destruction of floods, and more. In all, nearly 100 researchers, staff and students will be engaged in this research work, said Hurley. The Wisconsin campuses that will receive funds are in La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, and Stevens Point, along with Northland College and St. Norbert College.
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INVASIVE SPECIES IMPACTS MUCH WORSE THAN THOUGHT A study done by scientists at the University of Wisconsin (UW-Madison) shows that the economic and ecological impact of invasive species in the Great Lakes has been significantly underestimated. In fact, a single non-native species in a single inland lake has racked up $80 million to $163 million in damages. “Our study indicates that previous attempts to put a price tag on invasive species impacts haven’t come close to the true cost,” says Jake Walsh, a Ph.D. candidate at the UW Center for Limnology and lead author of the report, published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Most studies, Walsh says, have focused only on invasive species that live in the five Great Lakes and looked just at the direct costs of managing them. Walsh and his colleagues turned their attention to places where invasive species have moved since their introduction to the Great Lakes. The researchers also added the benefits that humans derive from natural resources to the equation.
Jake Walsh/UW-Madison, Center for Limnology Using Lake Mendota in Madison as an example, the researchers found that the lake has been invaded by the spiny water flea, which now feasts on a native species of zooplankton called Daphnia pulicaria. Daphnia help “clean” the lake by eating huge amounts of algae. Today, however, Lake Mendota’s daphnia are falling prey to the spiny water flea before they can take their toll on algae. Complicating matters is agricultural fertilizer that runs into the lake. This fertilizer contains lots of phosphorus, which
promotes the growth of algae. These highfertilizer, low-daphnia conditions add up to a dramatic decline in water clarity and a sharp rise in algal blooms. The researchers determined that it would take a 71 percent reduction of phosphorus to return Lake Mendota’s water quality to pre-invasion conditions. Stemming that flow comes at a steep price—anywhere from $80 million to $163 million. It’s a big number, Walsh concedes, but “it gives us a clearer understanding of the ‘true cost’ of invasive species.”
2016 EVENT CALENDAR April 1................... First Day of 2016 Boating Season
July 16.................. Meet & Greet
May 6.................... First Fridays
July 22-24............. Italian Fest
May 8.................... Mothers Appreciation Day
July 30.................. “On the Docks Wine-A-Thon”
May 28.................. Reefpoint Marina Season Opener
August 5............... First Fridays
June 3................... First Fridays
August 6............... 4th Annual Boaters Appreciation Day & Venetian Night
June 11................. Meet & Greet
August 13............. Hawaiian Day
June 18................. Reefpoint Marina 2nd Annual Cook-off
August 27............. Dinghy Poker Run
June 19................. Fathers Appreciation Day
September 2......... First Fridays
June 25................. Racine Community Days at Reefpoint Marina
September 3......... Labor Day Fest
July 1.................... First Fridays
September 24....... Farewell to Summer Bash
July 2.................... Kids Day and Dinghy Drive In
October 7.............. First Fridays
July 4.................... Fourth of July Celebration
October 31............ Final Day of the Boating Season
July 9-17............... Salmon-A-Rama
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ANGLERS/BIOLOGISTS DISCUSS STATUS OF LAKE ONTARIO FISHING Anglers and representatives from the N.Y State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) met in Pulaski, New York to discuss the status of fishing in Lake Ontario. They came up with the same conclusion: it was not very good in 2015, according to an article by Gordon Block in the Mar. 14 issue of the Watertown Daily Times. David K. Lemon, DEC’s Region 7 fisheries manager, said the department can’t explain the poor fishing, other than colder-thanaverage water temperatures. “I wish we had the answers, but we don’t have all the reasons why,” said Lemon. Among the DEC’s statistics presented during a meeting at Pulaski High School was that the 2015 combined fishing quality—representing fish caught per hour on a charter boat—of Chinook salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout and coho salmon were at the lowest levels recorded since 2002. They were about 16 percent below long-term averages.
Individually, Chinook salmon fishing quality was down 26 percent from the 2003-2015 average, coho salmon was down 57 percent from average, and the brown trout was down 27 percent from average. Rainbow trout was down 39 percent from the average. Rates of lake trout and Atlantic salmon were the main fish listed that did not see major drops, according to the DEC . The statistics confirmed what many local fishing guides already knew. “We’ve seen the highs and lows, but this is extreme,” said Anthony J. Gulisano, a Pulaski-based fishing guide, who has fished the Salmon River for about 25 years. He added that the last two years have been “nothing but crap.” The preliminary DEC summary of 2015 fishing can be found at the website: wdt.me/dec-fish.
INDIANA REDUCES BLACK BASS CATCH SIZE AT DOGWOOD LAKE The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has reduced both the size of black bass and the number of fish that can be caught at Dogwood Lake in the Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area in Daviess County.
population of fast-growing bass. Despite this effort, surveys and monitoring of bass tournaments have found that the growth of the bass population has slowed, as has the number of bass being harvested by anglers.
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The minimum size limit will drop from 15 inches to 14 inches, according to an IDNR press release.
The new 14-inch limit is designed to increase the number of bass in the lake. In addition, the size limit will align Dogwood Lake with statewide bass regulations and also allow for improved bass fishing at the lake.
In 1998, the IDNR implemented a 15inch bass size limit in order to maintain a
LAKE HURON’S CHINOOK SALMON FISHERY UNLIKELY TO RECOVER Lake Huron’s Chinook salmon fishery will likely never return to its glory days. The lake can no longer support the predatory fish’s main food source, the herring-like alewife, according to a University of Michigan-led computer-modeling study published in the journal Ecosystems on March 14.
Lake Huron’s alewife population collapsed in 2003, and a sharp decline of Chinook salmon followed. As a result, Michigan and the province of Ontario stopped stocking Chinook salmon in southern Lake Huron in 2014, but continue to stock these fish in the northern part of the lake.
The study’s results suggest that Lake Huron resource managers should focus their efforts on restoring native fish species, such as lake trout, walleye, lake whitefish, and lake herring. The findings also suggest that if current trends continue, Lake Michigan will likely experience an alewife collapse similar to Lake Huron’s, followed by the crash of its Chinook salmon fishery.
The study’s computer simulations show that the alewives collapse was caused by a combination of predation and food limitation. The spread of non-native mussels, coupled with declining levels of the nutrient phosphorus entering the lake from rivers and streams, were essential factors, according to the study.
Pacific salmon were introduced into the Great Lakes 50 years ago to establish a new recreational fishery and to help control alewives, a non-native species that entered the lakes in the 1940s.
The researchers noted that they are seeing the same warning signs in Lakes Michigan and Ontario. Whether this indicates a drop-off in Chinook salmon in these lakes is still to be determined. .
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FEDERAL BILL PROMOTES GREAT LAKES FISHERIES The Great Lakes Fishery Commission congratulated Rep. Mike Quigley (IL), Rep. Dan Benishek (MI), and Sen. Gary Peters (MI) for introducing new legislation aimed at advancing Great Lakes science and promoting Great Lakes fisheries. Their bill, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016, would for the first time authorize essential scientific research
and assessments that support the basin’s economically and ecologically valuable fisheries, valued at between $7 and $14 billion annually. The Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act empowers the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct monitoring, assessment, science, and research in support of the binational fisheries
within the Great Lakes basin. Although the USGS, through its Great Lakes Science Center, has carried out many of these important functions for decades, it has never had explicit legislation supporting its work in the Great Lakes basin. This situation has left the science center unable to discharge its duties fully and ill-equipped it to address the new threats, challenges, and scientific information needs of the 21st Century.
OHIO DNR RELEASES CATCHABLE RAINBOW TROUT Beginning on March 11, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began releasing the first of more than 100,000 rainbow trout into 64 Ohio public lakes and ponds, creating excellent fishing opportunities for anglers across the state. Rainbow trout releases will take place from March 11 to May 7 as long as areas are ice-free and accessible to anglers. Stocking these areas across the state is expected to create opportunities for anglers of all ages to get out and enjoy quality spring trout fishing. Many stocked locations will feature special angler events, including youth-only fishing on the day of the trout release.
Dan O’Keefe, Michigan Sea Grant
The one-day license may also be redeemed for credit toward the purchase of an annual fishing license.
Rainbow trout are raised at state fish hatcheries and measure 10-13 inches before they are released by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout.
Licenses and permits can be purchased online at www.wildohio.gov and at participating agents throughout the state.
Anglers age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license to fish in state public waters. The 2016-2017 fishing license is now available, and is valid through Feb. 28, 2017. An annual resident fishing license costs $19. A one-day fishing license costs $11 for residents and nonresidents.
Sales of fishing licenses, along with funds from the Federal Sport Fish Restoration program, continue to fund the operation of the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s fish hatcheries. No state tax dollars are used for this activity. This is strictly a user-pay, user-benefit program.
N.Y. FRESHWATER FISHING REGS NOW AVAILABLE The “New York Freshwater Fishing 2016-2017 Official Regulations Guide” is now available at area town halls and vendor sites providing sporting licenses. This free guide defines statewide angling regulations specific to all nine regions across the state, along with special regulations for the Great Lakes and their tributaries.
This year’s guide features a section on Public Fishing Rights that explains easement areas where anglers can access fishing areas on publicly and privately owned lands. In addition, the guides provide catch-and-release tips and health advisories to help inform anglers about fishing and consuming harvests. The guide does not list any major changes for western New York, but it does state that the
minimum size limit for muskellunge found in the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River is set at 54 inches. Anglers renewing their fishing licenses in person can obtain their guide at the same time. Although the PDF version of the new guide was not posted on the Internet at press deadline, it should be available by June.
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PITTSBURGH MARINA IS EXPANDING South Side Marina, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which opened last year, is expanding its operations due to an increased demand from boaters, according to an article in the January/February 2016 issue of Marina Dock Age. The marina is located on the Monongahela River near downtown Pittsburgh and has 133 slips. It is close to bike paths, hiking trails, retail stores, restaurants, and not too far away from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It can accommodate boats up to 60 feet long.
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to accommodate the demand,” said Schafer. This will bring the total number of slips available to 160. The marina has 3,374 linear feet of dock space and more than 26,800 feet of floating docks. The floating docks were built using dual beams that run the length of the docks. In conjunction with galvanized steel cross members and “x” bracing, they create a super structure that can withstand the large water level fluctuations and rapid water currents common in this area of the river.
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Diane Schafer, who serves as general manger for both South Side Marina and the nearby Fox Chapel Marina, said the demand for slips has exceeded expectations. “We are at almost 100 percent capacity, and we have added another dock, the sixth one,
The modern docks allow easy access to drinking water and electricity. Other amenities offered at the marina include gated parking, security camera surveillance, and full service maintenance provided through Fox Chapel Marine.
CLEAN MARINA PROGRAMS RECEIVE GRANTS Michigan Sea Grant, as coordinator of the Great Lakes Clean Marina Network, recently provided small grants to support the administration of Great Lakes Clean Marina programs in 2016. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative made this funding opportunity possible.
practices. The Great Lakes Clean Marina Network is a forum for these programs to share resources, information, and best management practices.
Clean Marina programs work to reduce pollution to coastal waters by encouraging environmentally friendly marina and boating
The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program received $5,000 to be used as salary and to offset travel costs for their program coordinator.
The awards were provided to four projects in four states. The Michigan Clean Marina Program received $5,000 that will be used to provide ten $500 scholarships to marinas to offset fees, staff time, and other costs associated with Clean Marina certification.
The Minnesota Clean Marina Program, which is 100 percent volunteer based, received $2,500 to offset the costs of travel and supplies for program volunteers that target Lake Superior marinas. Finally, the Ohio Clean Marina Program received $5,000 to support program evaluation in conjunction with their 10year anniversary. The program will develop and administer a survey to 270 marinas in the Lake Erie watershed to inform a new outreach strategy and program expansion.
PLATTSBURGH (N.Y.) MARINA MAY TRIPLE IN SIZE Plattsburgh’s Common Council allocated $10,000 for engineering drawings for the proposed Plattsburgh City Marina expansion, a project that may triple the size of the marina when fully completed, according to an article by Teah Dowling on the website: www.suncommunitynews.com. The existing marina has 34 slips. The proposed expansion would add a second 32-slip dock, along with a 30-slip wave attenuator dock to reduce the intensity of waves in inshore waters. Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon said the expansion is needed because the demand for slips is high at the existing facility. He added that only two slips are available for the upcoming boating season. “We want to expand and get more visitors,” said Calnon.
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Once the drafts are completed, Calnon said the city will apply for an environmental operating permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seek Boating Infrastructure Grant funds, and send out bid proposals. The wave attenuating dock is estimated to cost about $1 million, while the second dock would cost approximately $600,000. Calnon hopes to have one dock completed in 2017 and the other in 2018. Steve Peters, superintendent of recreation for the city, said the marina, which opened last year, could become a revenue generator for the community, with the potential to bring in a $1.2 million profit over 20 years. In 2015, the marina generated slightly more than $11,000 in profit, and that figure is expected to increase to $127,000 this year.
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ALGOMA MARINA UNDERTAKES HARBOR RESEARCH STUDY A joint venture study between the city of Algoma, Wisconsin and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the health of the city harbor could lead to improvements in the harbor’s breakwater. Jim Selegian, a hydraulic engineer with USACE, said the boat basin fills up with sediment very quickly, and this can lead to problems, particularly because the basin only has a foot of draft. Selegian said algae and bacteria might be to blame. To obtain a definitive answer, researchers have placed a buoy in the harbor to monitor wave action. They also have placed sensors in the river, the harbor, and the lake to try and
determine the source of the algae. Selegian explained that if there’s no algae in the river, then the algae is from the lake. To improve the water flow in the harbor, USACE believes that some sort of structural solution is needed, such as repairing or replacing the north and south breakwaters. “The breakwaters go back probably 80100 years,” said Jeff Wiswell, Algoma City Administrator. He adds that the concrete barriers are in bad shape.
the other hand, Algoma’s marina is vital to the lakeshore, and quite a few businesses depend on a navigable harbor for their livelihood.
Wiswell says it could cost anywhere from $8
The cost of the two-part study is about $200,000.
to $20 million to replace the breakwaters. On
USACE and the city are splitting the bill.
NEW MARINA COULD BE HEADING TO REND LAKE Officials in Jefferson County, Illinois are looking to build a new marina near the Ina boat ramp on the eastern shore of Rend Lake. According to an ABC News report, officials are enthusiastic about the project, but will have to convince the Army Corps of Engineers, the landowners, that the area is worth developing. According to Jefferson County Development Director Jonathon Hallberg, four marinas were originally planned for the shores of Rend Lake when the reservoir was created in the 1970s. However, only one, Rend Lake Marina, exists on the southwest shore of the lake. The new marina in Ina would operate independently of Rend Lake Marina.
If Jefferson County officials are successful, the new marina will be built near the Ina boat launch, less than half a mile off Interstate 57. Officials believe the new marina would bring additional business and jobs to the area and, because of its proximity to two major highways, would increase recreational tourism in Jefferson County. The Army Corps of Engineers requires the county to conduct a market study to see if a new marina would be profitable. The study will cost about $25,000 tax dollars and if the results are favorable, the county will begin looking for a developer.
CALCULATOR HELPS MARINAS DEFINE ECONOMIC IMPACT When marinas are asked by municipal, state, and even federal legislators and administrators to justify their renovations or expansions, they often struggle to determine their economic impact. But not any longer. The Association of Marina Industries (AMI), which represents marinas across the country, has introduced the Economic Impact Calculator, a simple but powerful tool that lets a marina input gross revenues to calculate its impact on the local economy.
This valuable information can help a marina justify its need for dredging funds, its proposed expansion, or needed renovations. The Economic Impact Calculator has been years in the making and highlights a marina’s overall value to its local community. Marina operators can even use the information the tool provides to aid in loan and grant requests.
impact results by region, giving the industry a comprehensive picture of just how economically valuable marinas are to local, regional, and country-wide economies. Although the Economic Impact Calculator can be used by all U.S. marinas, they need to register first. The calculator is free for AMI members. There is a fee, as yet unspecified, for non-members.
AMI says the calculator also gives the association better insight into the economic impact of marinas across the country. The tool does this by aggregating the economic
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SEAS ARE RISING FASTER THAN EVER Earth’s sea levels are rising several times faster than they have in the past 2,800 years, and are accelerating because of man-made global warming, according to some recently published studies. An international team of scientists found that global sea levels didn’t go more than three inches above or below their 2,000-year average until the 1880s, or the Industrial Age. In the 20th century, the world’s seas have risen almost six inches. Since 1993, the rate has soared to a foot per century. Two studies published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal said that by 2100, the world’s oceans will rise between 11 and 52 inches,
depending on how much heat-trapping gas Earth’s industries and vehicles expel.
In the 20th century, sea level rises were mostly man-made, the study said. A separate, not-yet-published study has found that since 1950, about two-thirds of the U.S. nuisance coastal floods in 27 locales have the fingerprints of man-made warming. If seas continue to rise as projected, they will be 18 inches higher by the year 2100. However, if countries fulfill the Paris treaty agreed upon last year and limit further warming to under two degrees Fahrenheit, the sea level rise would only be in the 11- to 22-inch range.
SIX WAYS BOAT FIRES CAN HAPPEN According to the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program claims files, there are six specific sources that lead to most reported boat fires. “Off-the-boat” sources account for 26 percent of fires—More than a quarter of the time, a BoatUS member’s boat burns when something else goes up in flames: the boat next to theirs, the marina, their garage, or even a neighbor’s house.
Electrical engines represent 20 percent of fires—For boats older than 25 years, old wiring harnesses take a disproportionate chunk of the blame.
engine overheats due to blocked raw water intake or mangled impeller, the latter of which can also happen after a grounding or running in mucky waters.
Other DC electrical fires are 15 percent of boat fires—The most common cause of battery-related fires is faulty installation of batteries, i.e., reversing the positive and negative cables or misconnecting them in series (when they should be in parallel).
Batteries account for 8 percent of fires—On older outboards, the most common cause of fires is the voltage regulator. At 10 years of age, failure rates on these important electrical components begin to climb. Once the boat hits 15 years old, it’s time to replace the voltage regulator.
AC electrical causes 12 percent of fires—Most AC electrical fires start between the shore power pedestal and the boat’s shore power inlet. Other engine factors are the source for 9 percent of fires—This happens when an
Does your boat insurance cover boat fires? Get a free boat insurance check up and quote by calling the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program at 800-283-2883.
REMOVING DERELICT GEAR BRINGS IN MILLIONS A six-year program to remove derelict crab pots from lower Chesapeake Bay has generated more than $20 million in harvest value for area watermen, according to a study by researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) that was published in the online journal Scientific Reports. Andrew Scheld, the study’s lead author and an assistant professor at VIMS, said, “It’s well known that derelict fishing gear can harm the environment and increase crab mortality, but the economic impacts of this ‘ghost fishing’ have rarely been quantified. Our study shows that VIMS’ collaborative efforts to remove ghost crab pots from the lower Bay led to an additional 13,504 metric tons in harvest valued at $21.3 million.”
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The effort to find and remove derelict crab pots from lowerBay waters ran from 2008 to 2014. The program employed commercial crabbers to find and remove derelict gear during CCRM/VIMS their winter closed-fishing seasons during which they removed 34,408 derelict pots. The authors attribute the harvest gains to reduced competition from derelict pots. “Derelict gear can distract or deter a crab from an active pot nearby, lowering the catch of watermen and damaging the commercial fishery,” Scheld said.
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RBFF TO ANNOUNCE TOP FISHING AND BOATING SPOTS The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is set to announce the winners of America’s Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots Sweepstakes during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4-12. This annual sweepstakes asked consumers across the country to vote for their favorite family-friendly fishing and boating spots. Those voting got the chance to win an instant prize of a Take Me Fishing™ backpack, and one grand prize winner
will receive a three-night, four-day stay for four at the Walt Disney World® Resort, including a guided fishing excursion. New this year is a Spanish-language version of the sweepstakes with mobilefriendly components and a broadened list of locations. As part of RBFF’s Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns, the Sweepstakes’ ultimate goal is to get more families out on the water fishing and boating at places across the country.
This year’s offerings included more than 310 pre-selected family-friendly parks from across the U.S. Entrants could vote daily for the three parks they felt offered the best fishing and boating experience based on family amenities, location, and the likelihood of catching a fish or enjoying a day on the water. The Sweepstakes voting ended March 27, 2016. RBFF will tally the votes and produce a list of America’s Top 100 Family Fishing and Boating Spots in 2016.
USDA INVESTS $25 MILLION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack announced on Feb. 26 a $25 million investment to help agriculture producers improve water quality in high-priority streams and rivers across the country. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will help agricultural producers in 187 priority watersheds apply conservation measures that contribute to cleaner water downstream.
that improve water quality in high-priority watersheds while maintaining agricultural productivity.
NWQI’s goal is to implement conservation practices in sufficient quantity within a concentrated area so that agriculture no longer contributes to the impairment of water bodies within these priority watersheds. NRCS and partners work with producers and landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices, such as nutrient management, cover crops, conservation cropping systems, and buffers,
Since 2012, conservation systems have been placed on almost 500,000 acres in priority watersheds through NWQI, supported by $100 million in USDA investments. Now in its fifth year, NWQI has expanded to include more small watersheds across the nation, and it builds on efforts to deliver high-impact conservation in areas such as the Mississippi River basin, Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay, and Great Lakes.
USDA said that water quality-related conservation practices enhance agricultural profitability through reduced input and enhanced soil health, which results in higher soil organic matter, increased infiltration and water-holding capacity, and nutrient cycling.
BOATUS MAKES IT EASIER TO GET CLEAN BOATING GRANTS The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just made it easier for nonprofit organizations—including community-based groups, boat clubs, angling and environmental organizations, USCG Auxiliary, or US Power Squadrons—to apply for a “Grassroots Grant.”
Starting immediately, the Foundation announced a completely new “365-day rolling” grant application process that allows applicants to apply for a grant at any time throughout the year, speeding the review process and allowing more flexibility in funding projects.
The BoatUS member-funded grant program provides up to $10,000 to groups that want to help educate boaters about safe and clean boating.
All applicants need to do to start the grant application process is submit a short letter of intent explaining their idea. If the idea is strong and meets the program guidelines,
the BoatUS Foundation will ask for a full proposal. No longer will grant applicants have to wait for the once-a-year “cycle” of funding. This process will give groups a better ability to apply for funds when needed, greatly expedite the decisionmaking procedure. For more information or how to apply, go to BoatUS.org/grants.
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ITN | SAILING
SPRING AND FALL SALTY DAWG RALLIES The Spring 2016 Salty Dawg Rally™ for experienced blue water sailors will depart Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for the Chesapeake and other points north on May 15, following a series of social events at the Bitter End Yacht Club and Leverick Bay Resort in Virgin Gorda Sound and at Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola. Many yachts in the Caribbean choose to head to the East Coast of the U.S. to avoid the hurricane risk in the Caribbean over the summer. Salty Dawg sailors will explore the East Coast this summer and return to the Caribbean in the fall. The Fall Rally departs Hampton, Virginia in early November and arrives in Virgin Gorda Sound later in the month.
The Spring and Fall Rallies provide an extensive range of support and services at no cost to participants due to the many seasoned blue water sailors who volunteer their time to staff the rally and the generously donated time, products, services, and funds from more than 40 sponsors. Sailors also have the opportunity to gain access to further benefits in the Spring and Fall Rallies for a nominal fee. For more information, visit www.saltydawgrall.org or email info@saltydawgrally.org to get on the list for the 2016 Fall Rally.
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ADOPTION OF ORR MEANS TWO-FOR-ONE RACING ON THE GREAT LAKES Bayview Yacht Club’s Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race, set to start on July 16, is embracing the ORR (Offshore Racing Rule) for the first time. There’s no better time for big-boat campaigns to take on the the “Bayview Mac” and follow it up with an early adopter of ORR, the “Chicago Mac,” which starts a week later. “That’s our biggest change this year, that Division I boats sailing the longer Cove
Island course (259 nautical miles) will require an ORR rating,” said Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race Chairman Kyle Burleson. “We believe this will provide a better product for the bigger, faster boats looking for something more technological than sailing under PHRF.” (Smaller boats are likely to choose the option of sailing the shorter Shore Course of 204 nautical miles under PHRF; if they choose the longer course, they must have an ORR rating.)
According to Detroit’s Frank Kern, who has won both the Bayview and Chicago Macs with his J/120 Carinthia and is a proud “Old Goat” (a designation for those sailors having more than 25 Bayview to Mackinac races under their sailing belts), both rules take into account various configurations and measurements of hulls and sails, with PHRF additionally taking into account a team’s racing results—like a golf handicap.
BASIC KEELBOAT COURSE ONLINE US Sailing has launched Basic Keelboat Online, a web-based supplement to the Basic Keelboat course and the organization’s newest online training platform. Developed in partnership with Fresh Air Educators, a leading online education provider, the online course is designed to prepare aspiring sailors for on-the-water instruction in the Basic Keelboat course while allowing US Sailing instructors to ensure a consistent level of knowledge for incoming students. The course is based on US Sailing’s Basic Keelboat textbook, which teaches the essential principles of safe sailing for beginners and is the foundation for US Sailing’s Certification Series—the national standard for excellence in sailing and cruising instruction in the United States.
courses for outdoor recreation as well as its shared vision of making outdoor activities accessible to more people. Now available at www.boaterexam.com/sailing/, Basic Keelboat Online can be taken by anyone, whether preparing for an onwater course at a US Sailing school or for those interested in learning more about the sport. For more questions regarding this course, contact US Sailing at
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keelboat@ussailing.org.
ITN | SAILING
BART’S BASH TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR DISABLED SAILING
With sailing removed from the Paralympics, the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) pledges to use the funds raised through Bart’s Bash in 2016 to help promote and develop disabled sailing globally. The funds raised from the event will be distributed via national sailing federations or through the official ASSF grants process with the aim to support grassroots disabled sailing projects and make disabled sailing more accessible.
Bart’s Bash will take place September 17 and 18, 2016. Since Bart’s Bash started in 2014, the event has seen more than 45,000 sailors participate across 62 countries. In 2016, Bart’s Bash aims to encourage more sailors and countries to participate across the world and continue to be one of the highlights of the sailing club calendar. The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation aims to improve the lives of young people through sailing. The Foundation recognizes that sailing as a sport is not always accessible to all due to financial, physical, learning disability, mental health, or social barriers. The charity works to break down these barriers by working with sailing
providers and by offering financial and practical support. To date, the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation has pledged funds on a range of inspiring sailing projects in eight countries. Some of the projects supported in 2016 include: A UK national project with Blind Sailing, Chicago Park District’s Community Sailing Program, UK National Schools Sailing Association, Hungarian Yachting Association, and Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Sailing Association. Interested clubs or venues can register at www.bartsbash.com.
LAKE ERIE INTERCLUB CRUISE TO BEGIN JUNE 25 The 59th Lake Erie Interclub Cruise will run June 25–29, drawing more than 60 vessels for five days of international sailboat racing. Crews from the United States and Canada will compete in the port-to-port regatta on the eastern end of Lake Erie.
The regatta has two divisions. The racing division is composed of five classes of yachts divided under the performance handicap racing formula for Lake Erie. The cruising division is open to any auxiliary yacht and will have its own start time each day.
The first day of the regatta features a race from Erie, Pennsylvania across the lake to Port Dover Yacht Club in Ontario. The sailors will then navigate a course in Long Point Bay, Ontario on the second day of competition before racing from Port Dover to Port Colborne on June 27. On June 28, the regatta heads back to the U.S. as crews sail from Port Colborne to downtown Buffalo, NY, where they will race a course on the final day of competition.
The event dates back to 1957 when a group of sailors from Erie and Buffalo organized a series of port-to-port races. It has since developed into one of the premier racing events on the Great Lakes. The Lake Erie Interclub Cruise is open to any member of a USSA or CYA yacht club, and the registration deadline is June 16. Visit www.erieinterclub.com/event/ for more information.
UNSALTED SAILING FLOTILLA IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN The Great Lakes Sailing Company (GLSC) will lead a flotilla exploring the islands, beaches, towns, and harbors of northern Michigan June 25 – July 1. The weeklong Unsalted Sailing Flotilla is open to sailors of all ages and expertise and offers participants several ways to join the fleet. Interested parties may charter a boat from GLSC, book a cabin on a captained boat, or bring their own sailboat or powerboat for a small fee. Opportunities to take
sailing lessons will also be available throughout the week. Before departure, a GLSC captain will review with participants the charts of the area, the expected weather, and the specifications of each boat. The flotilla will begin and end in Traverse City and the trip’s itinerary includes stops at Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids or Old Mission, Northport, Charlevoix, Omena Bay, Bower’s Harbor and Power Island.
Throughout the week, a GLSC lead boat will guide the fleet to anchorages and harbor towns where unique opportunities await the sailors. Events are planned along the way including an informal regatta in Elk Rapids, a wine tasting in Omena Bay, and a nature walk in Bower’s Harbor. Visit www.greatlakessailingco.com/ unsalted-events/unsalted-sailing-flotilla/ for more information.
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NEW PRODUCTS
B&G PRECISION-9 COMPASS The B&G Precision-9 compass delivers heading and rate-of-turn information with an enhanced level of accuracy to B&G autopilot, radar, and navigational systems over an NMEA 2000® connection. It incorporates a sophisticated solid-state sensor array measuring motion on nine separate axes. Data from all nine axes is used to calculate the most accurate heading and rate-of-turn information possible. Once the compass is calibrated, it delivers heading accuracy of ±2 degrees, with a pitch and roll range of ±45 degrees. An adjustable mounting racket allows the 4.69-inch by 1.4-inch unit to be installed on any sailing vessel, in almost any location. $645 // 800-628-4487 // www.bandg.com
HANDLE WITH FIXED MOUNT The Taco Marine Come On Board Handle With Fixed Mount features a large grabbing surface and is ideal for boats where constant boarding is necessary. A unique finger molded handle pipe design assures a very secure and comfortable grip. The two-piece handle stores easily in a mesh bag (included) that won’t scratch boat surfaces. Additional fixed mount receivers are available for multiple boarding positions on the boat. A rodholder-mounted model is also available. Call for pricing // 800-653-8568 // www.tacomarine.com
SELF-DRAINING PORTHOLES The Newport series of self-draining portholes from Beckson Marine are designed to prevent water from falling into the boat when opened. Thanks to an angled drainage ramp that’s molded inside the spigot, Beckson Self Drain Opening Ports are ideal for surfaces up to 15° from vertical. For those with angles of up to 45° of vertical, Beckson Rain Drain Opening Ports utilize a Rain Drain channel molded into the frame. Both ports come with a choice of 1- or 2-inch spigot lengths. Standard models include an 8½-inch round port, as well as rectangular units fitting hole sizes up to 7 ½” x 14 ”. Prices from $143.05-$231.45 // 203-333-1412 // www.beckson.com
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CELLULAR BOOSTER The new 100+Mbps SuperHALO™ 5-Band Cellular Booster from Shakespeare® will simultaneously increase cellular reception for 10+ users. A marine-grade onboard voice and data solution, SuperHALO is compatible with all U.S. and Canada 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It features stealth technology—the uplink becomes dormant when not in use—and has automatic shutdown. It measures 7 ” L x 5” W x 1 ” D and weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz. Each SuperHALO kit contains one external and two internal antennas, a cell booster, and two lengths of coax. The device comes with a three-year warranty. $1,200 // 803-227-1590 // www.shakespeare-marine.com
POWER CURTAIN SHIELDS BOATS Designed for installation under a canopy, ShoreStation’s ShoreScreen Power Curtain shields vessels on all four sides. Engineered to fit ShoreStation canopies, the curtain’s black woven mesh absorbs and dissipates most of the sun’s heat, yet allows substantial airflow to circulate, combatting mold and mildew growth on the boat. Two 12V DC motors roll the Power Curtain up under the canopy frame. All four sides retract as one, without cables or pulleys. Operation is simple with either the included wireless remote or dockside toggle switch. Kits are available to fit ShoreStation canopy frames that are 24-, 26-, or 30-ft. long. From $3,700 // 800-859-3028 // www.shorestation.com
CHAFE GUARDS Secure Removable Chafe Guards from Davis Instruments shield dock and anchor lines from excessive wear and friction. Lines can wear through where they rub against the anchor roller, cleats, or cap rails, or where two lines cross. Wrapping the line with these chafe guards at areas of friction eliminates the potential problem. With outside covers of tough, UV-stabilized nylon webbing and insides of 100 percent Velcro®-brand hook fasteners, the 16-inch long guards stay in place without need for additional strings or ties. These line-savers now fit braided or twisted line from - to 1-inch in diameter. $29.99/pair // 510-732-9229 // www.davisnet.com
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BOAT CARE & FEEDING
BLISTER PREVENTION SYSTEM Interlux® InterProtect 2000E with Microplates® is a two-part epoxy coating developed to protect fiberglass hulls from water absorption, which can lead to osmotic blistering. Microplates create an overlapping barrier to help stop water migration through the coating. It can be used above and below the waterline as a universal primer for all surfaces and is an excellent primer for all metals. It can also be used as part of a no-sand system. It is available in gray and white so colors can be alternated to ensure full coverage. A lower emissions formulation is also available. Call for pricing // 800-468-7589 // www.yachtpaint.com
BUFF AND POLISH IN ONE STEP Shurhold’s Buff Magic is a re-conditioner, de-oxidizer, and restorer that works on a variety of surfaces. Buff Magic’s formula actually changes as it’s being applied. Its proprietary agents respond to the buffing action by dividing into increasingly finer particles for a graduated polishing action. A finish goes from dull to ultra-glossy in just one step. It easily removes oxidation, gelcoat staining, surface rust, tarnish, and even fine scratches from fiberglass, steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, gold, and other precious metals. Simply apply the product, and then polish to the desired level of shine. Buff Magic comes in 22-oz., 64-oz., and 160-oz. tubs. $28.98, $59.98, and $139.98, respectively // 800-962-6241 // www.shurhold.com
CARPET STAIN REMOVER TriNova’s Stain Remover spray was developed to eliminate rug, carpet, and upholstery stains and return their surfaces to like-new condition. The non-toxic solution is safe around children and pets and requires no rinsing. TriNova will remove any stain, but if the carpet or upholstery itself has been dyed (hair dye, some red drinks, etc.) the color cannot be changed back. To prevent set in stains, use TriNova immediately to remove the staining agent before it changes the color of the fibers. $13.97 // 800-918-3238 // www.gotrinova.com
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FRESHWATER RACING FINISH VMG Hard & Fast Racing Finish is a specialty hull coating geared specifically for freshwater vessels. It reduces drag to maximize vessel velocity while providing a layer of protection. Packaged in quarts with an alloy powder additive, it goes on easily and dries quickly. Compatibility with older freshwater bottom coatings enables boaters to apply VMG directly over Interlux VC17 and Pettit SR-21 without stripping their hulls. Because VMG contains no copper, its colors stay bright and true. VMG is available in Jet Black, Red, Gun Metal Gray, Blue, and Bronze colors and can be purchased through Sea Hawk authorized distributors and retailers worldwide. $53.41/qt. // 800-528-0997 // www.SeaHawkPaints.com
ELECTRIC SLIDING HATCH FOR SMALLER BOATS Smaller hardtop boats can now be fitted with the BlueSky electric sliding hatch. With the touch of a button, it will tilt, slide, and open smoothly and quietly. When closed, the BlueSky is completely watertight and secure. Measuring 58.6” L x 31.9” W, it is a drop-in replacement for the industry’s most common hatch designs. The BlueSky has a contoured black anodized frame. Dual dark screen-printed acrylic panels protect the interior from glaring heat. Stainless steel brackets support the hidden 12 VDC drive mechanism. In case of a loss of power, the hatch has a manual override system. A complete, plug-and-play system, it offers quick and straightforward installation. $2,083 // 800-215-7010 // www.webasto-marine.com
SEAT SOAP Babe’s Seat Soap cleans vinyl, plastic, and leather surfaces and is specifically formulated to lift dirt, scum, and suntan oil without harming or drying out the surface. Especially suited for the extreme conditions of marine environments, it has a conditioning base solution that enhances the natural qualities of interior surfaces while it cleans. No pre-washing is necessary; spread Babe’s Seat Soap directly on upholstery and wipe with a clean towel. For deep crevices or stains, rub with a soft brush before wiping off. Available in 16 oz. and 1 gal. bottles. $10.95; $36.95, respectively // 888-422-2374 // www.babesboats.com
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EVENTS CALENDAR
May • June EVENTS FLORIDA
MICHIGAN
OHIO
South Florida Boat Show
South Haven Steelheaders Pro Am Fishing Tournament
Dual Lighthouses Private Tour
MAY 20-22
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach www.southflaboatshow.com
MAY 29-31
MAY 13-15
South Haven Yacht Club South Haven
www.southhavensteelheaders.com
Panama International Boat Show
MAY 20-22
www.showmanagement.com
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Grosse Pointe Shores
Flamenco Marina Panama City
Great Lakes Boating Festival
JUNE 3
West Breakwater Lighthouse/Grand River Lighthouse Fairport Harbor Marine Museum Fairport Harbor 440-354-4825/advanced registration required
JUNE 6
www.greatlakesboatingfestival.com
Perch Derby
South Florida Fairgrounds West Palm Beach
JUNE 17-19
www.kelleysislandchamber.com/events/perch-derby
www.southflaboatshow.com
Bay Harbor Lake Marina Bay Harbor
JUNE 24-26
West Palm Beach Boat Show
ILLINOIS JUNE 10-12
Louis Vuitton World Series Chicago Navy Pier Chicago
Caddy Shack , 115 Division St. Kelleys Island
Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show www.bayharbor.com
JUNE 8
MS Walleye Fishing Tournament
JUNE 24-26
Midway Marina Port Clinton
Detroit River Days
614-515-4608
Detroit Riverfront Detroit www.riverdays.com
www.acwschicago.com
JUNE 17-20
Put-in-Bay Maritime Celebration
JUNE 11-12
JUNE 24-JULY 1
Multiple venues Put-in-Bay Harbor
Pride of the Fox RiverFest
Unsalted Sailing Flotilla
www.visitputinbay.com/pib
630-296-7683
www.greatlakessailingco.com
JULY 2
JULY 8-9
Sandusky Elks Youth Fishing Derby
Lake Ellyn Cardboard Boat Regatta
Boyne Thunder Poker Run
Shoreline Park Sandusky
www.gepark.org
www.boynethunder.com
Fox River St. Charles
Lake Ellyn Glen Ellyn
Great Lakes Sailing Company Traverse City
Multiple venues Boyne
JUNE 19 9 a.m.-noon
419-625-8261
JUNE 27
MINNESOTA JUNE 15-19
Winona Steamboat Days Multiple venues Winona
Jet Express, N. Monroe St. Port Clinton www.jet-express.com
www.winonasteamboatdays.com
JULY 8-10
JUNE 17-19
Harbor Fest/Tall Ships® Fairport Harbor 2016
Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival
North House Folk School Grand Marais www.northhouse.org
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Detroit Fireworks Cruise
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Fairport Harbor www.tallshipsfairportharbor.com
PENNSYLVANIA
JULY 8-10
Lake Erie Interclub Cruise
Wisconsin Maritime Museum Manitowoc
JUNE 25-29
Erie Yacht Club Erie
Sub Fest
www.wisconsinmaritime.org
CANADA JUNE 3-5
Georgian Bay In-Water Boat Show Bay Port Yachting Centre Midland, Ontario
www.erieinterclub.com
www.inwaterboatshow.ca
WISCONSIN
JULY 1-3
MAY 6
Wisconsin Opener Fishing & Outdoor Expo Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat Trego
Redpath Waterfront Festival Toronto Yonge St./Queen’s Quay Toronto, Ontario www.towaterfrontfest.com
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715-635-9696
National Safe Boating Week
MAY 21-22
Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest & Display
MAY 21-27 www.safeboatingcampaign.com
Wisconsin Maritime Museum Manitowoc
National Fishing & Boating Week
www.wisconsinmaritime.org
JUNE 4-12 www.rbff.org
Join The Great Lakes Grand Banks Association n inclusive, non-profit Association promoting A opportunities for social and educational interaction among boaters having a common interest and appreciation of the Great Lakes, the trawler lifestyle and the Grand Banks Brand. q140 members - over 60 vessels q Bi-Annual social & business meetings q Annual Summer Rendezvous q Members Only website section q Quarterly Newsletter
For more information visit our website: www.glgba.org and click the Membership tab.
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MARINE MART
PRODUCTS & SERVICES BOAT AUCTION & USED EQUIPMENT SALE Sail & Power. 8 Ft. and up. June 4, 2016, 9 a.m. See complete boat listing at maritimeheritagealliance.org
Advertiser Index Cranchi/Yacht Works, Inc.....................3 Danalevi Powerboats......................... 25 Eaton Marina Power & Lighting............5 Essex Credit....................................... IFC
GREAT LAKES
50’ Slip Crosswinds Lakeside Marina, Ludington, Mich. Sail or power, picnic area, Lake Michigan beach, water, shore power. No showers or restrooms. Purchase for $6,500, or rent $1,600 - option to purchase, 70% of rental for first 4 seasons applies toward purchase. Contact: J. Nerheim, 847-877-2501.
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HISTORIC 1894 QUEEN ANNE IN THE QUAINT HARBORSIDE AREA
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B14639
1990
30’
SPORTCRA
30 FISHMASTE
$44,900
B14294
1998
37’
Formula
34 PC
B14692
2004
30’
SEA RAY
300DA
$74,995
B12766
1998
37’
SEA RAY
370 SUNDANCE
$79,900 $79,900
B14121
2007
30’
BAYLINER
300
$59,900
B14367
2004
37’
CRUISERS
370 EXPRESS
$86,900
B14401
2008
30’
BAYLINER
300 SUN BRID
$64,700
B14182
2004
37’
FOUR WIN
378 VISTA
B13059
2002
31’
TIARA
3100 OPEN
$99,999
B14360
1998
38’
CRUISERS
3870 ESPRIT
B14593
2004
31’
MAXUM
3100 SCR
$52,000
B11266
2004
38’
MERIDIAN
381
$159,000
B14019
2008
31’
SEA RAY
310 SUNDANCE
$119,900
B14377
2006
38’
SEA RAY
380 SUNDANCE
$159,900
B13327
1997
32’
WELLCRAF
3200 MARTINI
$45,900
B14148
2007
38’
SEA RAY
380 SUNDANCE
$179,500
B11939
1998
32’
SILVERTO
322 MOTOR YA
$59,995
B13960
2000
39’
SILVERTO
392 MOTOR YA
$139,999
B14205
1998
32’
CATALINA
320
$59,900
B7169
2005
39’
SEA RAY
390 MOTOR YA
$385,000
B14153
1999
32’
SILVERTO
322 MOTOR YA
$56,900
B14325
2005
39’
SEA RAY
390 SUNDANCE
$239,000
BT0101B
2002
32’
MONTEREY
322
$59,995
B13389
2011
39’
SEA RAY
390 SUNDANCE
$319,000
B14420
2005
32’
SEA RAY
320 SUNDANCE
$109,900
TY0094R 2014
39’
TIARA
3900 OPEN
$597,232
B13826
2007
32’
SEA RAY
320 SUNDANCE
$109,900
B12665
1994
40’
MAINSHIP
40 SEDAN BRI
B14300
2007
32’
SEA RAY
320DA
$114,900
B14012
1996
40’
SEA RAY
400 EXPRESS
$87,000
B14233
2007
32’
COBALT
323
$129,900
B13442
1998
40’
TROJAN
40 EXPRESS
$69,900
B14714
1991
33’
BAYLINER
3288MY
$49,500
B12852
1998
40’
CARVER
405 AFT CABI
B12202
1993
33’
SEA RAY
330
$29,495
B14249
1998
40’
SEA RAY
400 SUNDANCE
$109,900
B13908
1998
33’
SEA RAY
330 SUNDANCE
$69,900
B11755
2000
40’
SEA RAY
400 SUNDANCE
$169,900
BT0145A
1998
33’
SEA RAY
330 SUNDANCE
$59,995
B14376
2001
40’
CRUISERS
3750
$109,995
B14097
1999
33’
CRUISERS
3375 ESPRIT
$49,000
B13727
2003
40’
FORMULA
40 PC
$169,900
B14699
2000
33’
LARSON
330 CABRIO
$54,995
B14461
2006
40’
SEA RAY
400 SUNDANCE
$210,000
B14000
2000
33’
LARSON
330 CABRIO
$54,995
B13984
2007
40’
CABO YAC
40 EXPRESS
$499,000
B13325
2006
33’
CARVER
33 SUPER SPO
$124,995
B14520
2002
41’
SEA RAY
410 SUNDANCE
$159,995
B14252
2008
33’
CRUISERS
300 CXI
$89,995
B10956
2002
42’
AZIMUT
42 FLY
$199,945
B14568
2012
33’
SEA RAY
330 SUNDANCE
$175,000
B13760
2004
42’
SEA RAY
42 SEDAN BRI
$299,000
B14424
2013
33’
SEA RAY
330DA
$215,995
B10576
1993
43’
BAYLINER
4387 MY
B12390
2000
34’
SEA RAY
340 SUNDANCE
$59,995
B13411
2005
43’
SILVERTO
43 MOTOR YAC
B13322
2003
34’
MERIDIAN
341 SB
$89,900
B11899
2007
43’
CRANCHI
43
$349,900
B14464
2003
34’
CRUISERS
3470EXPRESS
$89,995
B14489
2009
43’
SEA RAY
43/47 SUNDAN
$499,900
B14126
2005
34’
FORMULA
34 PC
$119,995
B13217
2014
43’
TIARA
4300 OPEN
$899,900
B14240
2005
34’
FOUR WIN
348 VISTA
$109,000
B14452
1993
44’
SEA RAY
440 SUNDANCE
B14030
2005
34’
MERIDIAN
341 SEDAN
$129,995
B14201
1996
44’
SEA RAY
440 EB
$109,900
B12673
2005
34’
FOUR WIN
348 VISTA
$139,900
B13546
2004
44’
CRUISERS
440 EC
$209,900
B14595
2006
34’
SEA RAY
340 SUNDANCE
$129,900
B13501
2005
44’
CRUISERS
440 EC
$249,900
B14388
2007
34’
SEA RAY
340 SUNDANCE
$164,995
B14429
2012
45’
SEA RAY
450 SEDAN BR
$599,500
B14507
2013
34’
CARVER
34C
$289,500
TY0166A
2013
45’
CRUISERS
45 CANTIUS
$599,995
B11271
1995
35’
TIARA
3500 EXPRESS
$99,900
P1525A1
2000
46’
Sea Ray
460 SUNDANCE
$189,900
B14362
1996
35’
BAYLINER
3255 AVANTI
$31,995
B14665
2001
46’
SEA RAY
460 SUNDANCE
$229,900
B14138
1997
35’
CARVER
350 MARINER
$59,995
B14632
2005
46’
SEA RAY
460 SUNDANCE
$299,900
B14094
2002
35’
CHAPARRA
350 SIGNATUR
$69,997
B14288
2004
47’
FORMULA
47 FORMULA
$299,000
B14551
2001 35’
MAXUM
3500SCR
$69,995
B14470
2004
48’
SEA RAY
48 SEDAN BRI
$359,900
B10545
2007
35’
LARSON
350 CABRIO
$114,900
B14154
1995
50’
SEA RAY
500 SUNDANCE
$159,900
B13335
1990
36’
CRUISERS
3670 ESPRIT
$29,900
B12570
1996
50’
SEA RAY
500 SUNDANCE
$182,000
B14194
1991
36’
FORMULA
36 PC
$76,000
B12874
1998
50’
Sea Ray
500 SUNDANCE
$219,000
B11837
2003
36’
SEA RAY
360 SUNDANCE
$145,000
B14723
1999
50’
SEA RAY
500DA
$185,000
B13351
2003
36’
CARVER
360 SEDAN
$145,000
B14251
1999 50’
SEA RAY
500 SUNDANC
$189,900
B14247
2006
36’
MERIDIAN
368MY
$179,997
B13458
2003
50’
SEA RAY
500 SUNDANCE
$367,000
B14129
1992
37’
SEA RAY
370 SUNDANCE
$37,500
B10470
2008
55’
SEA RAY
550 SUNDANCE
$849,900
B14634
1995
37’
SEA RAY
370 SUNDANCE
$55,000
B14293
2007
62’
AZIMUT
62 EVOLUTION
B14092
1995
37’
MAINSHIP
37 MOTOR YAC
$79,900
B13852
2008
62’
AZIMUT
62 S
$109,900 $99,000
$87,900
$98,700
$87,500 $249,995
$89,900
$895,995 $1,095,000
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2005 Marquis 59 Motor Yacht Trades Welcome $699,900
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2011 Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius Garmin Elect., Sat TV $499,000
2007 Carver 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Bow Thruster, Trade Welcome $199,900
2002 Sea Ray 46 Sundancer
2009 Formula 45 Yacht
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2006 Formula 34 PC
2004 Cruisers Yachts 540 Express
Trades Welcome $139,900
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