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Editorial: What is the Procedure Florida Police are to Follow in Boat Inspections? By Steve Morrell
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Letters You Wouldn’t Believe
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A Crystal Mystery at Leonard’s By Morgan Stinemetz
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Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures
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Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South
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Our Waterways: Police Boat Boarding in Florida Raises Questions; Sarasota Sailing Squadron gets a New Lease
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Carolina Sailing: OnDeck Charleston – Can One Company Do it All? By Dan Dickison
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Boatowner’s Boat Review: Catalina 380 By Linda Evans
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Stone Crab Kids By Marty Spivey
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Small Boat Review: The Ensign By Jabbo Gordon
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Boatwork: Keel Cancer on a Cast Iron Keel By Tom Kennedy
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What is the Procedure Florida Police are to Follow in Boat Inspections? In this issue, in the “Our Waterways” section (page 26), we have an article about a police boarding in Florida. The boat captain claimed the police boarded without asking, which is required by Florida law. The police never state that they asked. They only state that they can board without permission (which is correct) and that the captain “was clearly aware of their intentions to board...” Yes—they can board without permission, but it is clear they must first ask. The incident was reported to a Web site, which brought on lots of discussion, including two police responses. What I noticed in all this is the confusion and lack of knowledge among cruisers about the legalities of police boardings in Florida. I also noticed, and questioned, whether the police clearly know what they are allowed to do. Almost all the boardings in Florida that are of great concern to boaters are related to safety and sanitation inspections, which is the only real situation that allows the police to board a boat with-
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out probable cause. Lots of talk, but little real knowledge. This situation needs to be addressed. One of the first things anyone can do is read the law (read the article), as that is the rule that must be followed by all police in the state. But what we really need is for the state to clarify what a proper procedure is for boarding a vessel—in layman’s terms. I spent about 30 minutes on the Internet, particularly on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Web site, to see if they already have a clear statement about the procedures. The only thing I found was a reference to the Florida statute (327.56), which, like most law, is not that clearly written. But there is no statement on procedures. If there is one out there, the public should be able to find it within a few minutes. Thirty minutes is not acceptable. Either they don’t have one, or they are making it difficult to find. I would like to see a statewide Florida law enforcement agency—
working with legal counsel, of course—establish an exact procedure that can work as a guideline for both the police and boaters on these inspections and boardings. This could easily be the FWC, since they are the official Florida marine patrol. The FWC could, after study and public input, create a procedure which is clearly written out for the boating community, clarifying the rights of boaters, what boaters can expect when approached by police and how boaters should respond. Guidelines should also be made clear for the FWC police and local marine police around the state so that procedures are uniform on all waters. The information could be distributed in magazines and Web sites for all to read. But it is very important that it be clearly spelled out—in layman’s terms. And it must be easy to find on the Internet. With all the Florida and out-ofstate boaters in these waters, such a clarification would be welcome to both boaters and the police.
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LETTERS GULFPORT WELCOMES BOATERS TO VISIT The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce was disappointed to learn that sailors who hoped to enjoy the Gulfport Centennial celebrations were denied access to our Casino dock on October 16. The Centennial celebrations were long planned and discussed, and protocol had to be in place to ensure the safety of both participants and sailing interests. With a fireworks display, a water ski show and a mid-day visit from the Florida’s governor, all access to that stretch of shore of Boca Ciega Bay had been declared off-limits. In the future we will be more attentive to arrange for access some other way and inform the Gulfport police boat patrol so they can instruct boaters. We would also hope that in the future sailing clubs will give us notice of their intention to attend (as a reminder for us) to avoid the same thing happening. We hope, as you have in the past, you will come back to Gulfport, and enjoy our waterfront district. Lori Rosso President, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Lori – Thanks for letting us know and I hope the public appreciates your efforts in this. I know Gulfport has gone out of its way in recent years to welcome boaters. Editor
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PUMP-OUTS NOT AS PREVALENT AS ADVERTISED I read the article in the October issue about the PitchInPumpOut program. I went to the Web site. What a joke! In my local sailing area, Destin, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach, only about one-quarter of the listed marinas actually have a pump-out available. I have not gone to each marina to verify, but I have sailed these waters for 30 years. Here is what I found from the list at the Web site: • Deckhands in Fort Walton Beach: Closed for at least 5 years. • Destin Fishing Fleet: Open only to slip-holders. • East Pass Towers: Open only to slip-holders. • Fort Walton Yacht Club: Open only to members. • Kokomo Motel: I was there yesterday and did not see any pump-out. • Marina Motel: Open only to slip-holders. • Legendary Marine and Mid-Bay Marina share one pump-out. • Rod & Reel Marina, Pensacola: Last time I was there, only boats drawing less than two feet could get to the pump-out. • Sun King Towers: Open only for slip-holders. • The Boat Marina: Has not worked in years. • Waterview Towers: Open only to slip-holders. Many of the private marinas may or may not still have a pump-out. They are private property and I can’t get in. The only free pump-out that I know of is Bluewater Bay Marina. It seems to me that many of these marinas got taxpayer money but are not open to the general public. That’s just wrong. Don Brooks S/V Fantasy, Niceville, FL Don – That is very disappointing. I have always believed that everyone thinks pump-outs are conveniently everywhere and easy to get to—everyone except boaters, that is. They know bet-
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28th Annual Event ter. And who are these people that think pump-outs are everywhere? The police, city officials, state officials and county officials. Although among those officials are some boaters who know better. Here in Manatee County, if you are passing through, the only pump-out I know along the ICW is generally broken, although there are two public ones up the Manatee River (Regatta Pointe Marina and Twin Dolphin Marina), which is a few miles’ ride from the ICW. Just about every boater I know comments on how difficult it is to find a pump-out, reflecting on how far some have to go—often a long trek for a sailboat cruising at 5 knots. And communities have not been encouraging pump-out boats, whether private or public, although Marathon in the Florida Keys has done a good job with them. After receiving your letter, I went to the pump-out site at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (www. dep.state.fl.us/pitchin-pumpout) and found out that it doesn’t list the sites that have received Clean Vessel Act funds, which I would like to see so that the public can find out easily if a marina is supposed to offer pump-outs to the public. Or, perhaps the list should only include pump-outs that are available to the public. The site does have the requirements for those marinas that do receive CVA funds. Here are the requirements listed on the site: To receive CVA funds, facilities must provide public access to pump-out equipment. It does not matter if the facility is private. If the public has access to and is welcome to use the facility’s pump-out equipment, it is eligible to apply for funding. Grant recipients are encouraged to offer pump-out services free of charge. However, facilities receiving CVA funds are allowed to charge up to $5 per vessel for pump-outs. Proceeds from pumpout fees must be used exclusively to defray operation and maintenance costs of the pump-out equipment. Facilities that want to charge more than $5 must submit an itemized cost justification and obtain written approval from DEP’s CVA program to do so. Facilities that charge pump-out fees are required to account for them in quarterly pump-out reports. I am sure those pump-out reports are publicly available under the Florida Sunshine law, but the state has no link to them that I found. Editor COMPANY GIVES GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE BoatNumberPlate.com makes great custom-made products for displaying boat registrations and glue-on plates (PVC or Hypalon) for inflatable dinghies in particular. When my last dinghy disintegrated for various reasons, it had such plates. So, I bought a new dinghy. In Florida; that means you get a new registration number, rendering my old plates useless. So I spoke with the folks at BoatNumberPlate.com and told them of my mishap, and that I wanted to order a new set of plates. I expected to pay for them, but the nice folks there insisted that they’d replace them at no charge. I wanted to pay at least something, but they refused. So I decided to get plates with an optional new safety feature: reflective numbers, which are really neat. I certainly wanted to pay for this upgrade, but they again declined. These exceptional folks deserve a plug, and this is it. Len Krauss Punta Gorda, FL Len – That is good service and we always like to give a company good press when we hear about it. Editor News & Views for Southern Sailors
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he last time we visited the various challenges that live-alone, liveaboard sailor Bubba Whartz was facing, he had the bottom of his ferrocement boat, Right Guard, only halfcleaned of the marine critters that had accumulated over the last decade and a half. Capt. Whartz ran out of time at Leonard’s Do It Your Self boatyard before—using a pneumatic jackhammer—he was able to clean the port side of his sailboat. The boat had to go back in the water, said Leonard, who had granted Whartz only so much time for his haulout. Not only that, the pneumatic jackhammer also had a time limit on it. It was required to be returned to the tool rental company by 5 p.m. I was at Leonard’s to see if I could sell Leonard a gallon of Micron 44, a bottom paint so toxic that the federal government banned its use on pleasure boats. However, if a boat was 85 feet or longer—like, for example, a government boat or a rich guy’s private yacht—then the application of a bottom paint like Micron 44 was perfectly okay. I was never able to understand the government’s reasoning for banning small amounts of Micron 44 but allowing large applications. If a little bit is bad, is more better? When I left Leonard’s, I left my gallon of Micron 44 near his ornery dog, whose name is banned from being published in any periodical short of Hustler, who was chained under Leonard’s desk and who growled and snarled almost continuously. I knew it was safe there. But I digress. Back to the story at hand. When Bubba put Right Guard back in the water after roughly cleaning the starboard side, the remaining marine growth on the port side was at least a foot thick, though the starboard side had been improved, and this divergence of cleanliness caused Right Guard to turn in circles to port. The boat would not go straight. Capt. Whartz was stuck. And Leonard wanted the remaining residue from Right Guard’s infested bottom to finish re-covering his shell driveway on Longboat Key. Without what was left on Bubba’s boat, Leonard’s driveway would not get finished for free.
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The two men reached an accommodation. Leonard agreed to haul Right Guard yet another time. This time he gave Bubba a two-day haul-out. For free. Whartz and for free was a match made amongst the clouds of paradise. Many is the time I have personally paid for Bubba’s predilection for putting the beer he was ordering on my bar tab at The Blue Moon Bar. Leonard was of the same philosophical persuasion as Bubba; he was getting free shells for his Longboat Key home’s driveway. Bubba rented the same type of pneumatic jackhammer he had used before and began chipping away at the barnacles and oysters on the port side. He wore a respirator and a protective suit, as before. The residue on his boat fairly flew off into heaps on the concrete apron of Leonard’s Do It Your Self boatyard. Some of Bubba’s jackhammer work was lacking a surgeon’s skill, and he gouged several trenches into the bottom of his boat from time to time with the jackhammer. When Bubba took a break to get all the shells off him by standing up, I asked him about the trenches he had cut into Right Guard’s underside. He was unconcerned. “That’s one of the neat things with ferro-cement,” he affirmed. “You just get some Sakrete and a trowel and you can have the bottom fixed in a jiffy. This isn’t like a wooden boat that attracts teredos, also known as shipworms. Those worms eat along the grain of a plank, and after a while the plank is more like mush than wood. The teredo, however, is not really a worm. It’s some kind of mollusk. “And a ferro-cement boat doesn’t suffer from blisters like some fiberglass sailboats do. Cement does not blister, you know. The only thing bad is that ferro-cement boats attract people who want to put their initials into the cement while it is setting up. When I was building Right Guard all those years ago, and the cement was not altogether dry, some kids came by and wrote nasty words into the cement.” “What kind of nasty words?” I asked Bubba. “Pretty grim stuff,” he replied. “Words like Mercury, Evinrude, Johnson, Wellcraft and Chris Craft. I was embarrassed.” “What did you do?” “I ground them out with a coarse sanding disk and patched up the places with Sakrete,” Whartz told me. “It wasn’t hard, just a nuisance. It showed me, however, that people who put graffiti on things are probably powerboat people; at least the ones who can spell.” Whartz has had a hard spot in his heart for drivers of motored craft for more than 12 years. It has something to do with Jet Skis and go-fast boats disturbing the tranquility of his afternoon, which, no doubt, had been helped along by a type of cigarette that one does not buy at 7-Eleven. “When you get the bottom clean, are you going to paint it?” I asked. www.southwindsmagazine.com
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quick step and had to go home. Bubba was here and he said that he would feed and water the dog while he was finishing his boat. I left at noon, about an hour after Bubba brought me a chocolate latte from Starbucks. Bubba said he would put his boat back in the water himself and lock up for me. When I got back the next day, my dog here was real lethargic, almost like he had been drugged or something. Bubba had finished his boat and put it back in the water and taken off. There was a huge pile of shells here for my driveway out on Longboat. To tell you the truth, I didn’t notice that your Micron 44 was missing until just a couple of days ago. There is no way that (writer’s note: here Leonard mentioned his dog by name, but it cannot be printed in this magazine, which has high editorial standards) would have let anyone close to that bottom paint unless he was in some way incapacitated. He is intractable. The UPS man delivers here every day, and my dog goes to the end of his chain every day in the hopes of biting him. The UPS guy is no dummy. He knows his limits. “Anyway, I have no idea of what happened to the paint. The dog cannot tell me what happened to the paint. I have no idea why I came down with the trots that day. It’s all a total mystery. I’m sorry about the paint, but I don’t have a clue.” “I don’t either, Leonard,” I said. And then, mightily confused, I left. As I was driving home I wondered if it was simply a coincidence that Bubba had no bottom paint, Leonard got the trots and had to go home after drinking a latte Bubba brought him from Starbucks, Bubba was in Leonard’s Do It Your Self boatyard all alone, Leonard’s dog had failed at his job of guarding my Micron 44 and might have been drugged, as Leonard said, and then Bubba was gone, as was my Micron 44. To tell you the truth, I have not come to a conclusion on this matter, and I would welcome any thoughtful input from readers as to what might have occurred. It’s a crystal mystery to me.
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“With what?” Bubba asked in reply. “Bottom paint,” I said, with a touch of incredulity. “What does it do?” “It keeps marine growth just like the crap you are taking off the bottom of Right Guard from attaching itself to your boat. If you had painted the bottom of your boat a long time ago, you wouldn’t have to be wearing a protective suit, a respirator and be using a jackhammer and a creeper to get the oysters and barnacles off your boat,” I explained. “Oh, I know what you are talking about now,” Bubba exclaimed. “It’s the stuff you cannot drink and costs more than aged, single-malt Scotch whisky. I can’t afford to buy Lagavulin. What makes you think I can afford bottom paint?” “Bottom paint is simply one of the expenses of owning a sailboat, Bubba,” I affirmed. “Not for me,” said Capt. Whartz, putting his respirator back on, getting back on his creeper and firing up the rented jackhammer. The conversation was over, I could tell. I left soon thereafter, forgetting that my original intention for going to Leonard’s Do It Your Self boatyard was to sell Leonard my gallon of Micron 44. Ten days later, when I was in Sarasota again, I remembered the Micron 44, so I stopped by Leonard’s to see if I could make a deal with him. Leonard was in residence, behind his desk. His dog, the mean one, was chained to a pad eye that was put into the concrete floor of Leonard’s office with lag bolts. However, my Micron 44 was nowhere to be seen. I had left it near the ornery dog, the one that was always growling and menacing. “Where’s my Micron 44, Leonard?” I wanted to know. “I am not sure,” Leonard said. “What do you mean you are not sure?” I snapped. “I left the paint here right next to that vicious dog of yours so no one would steal it. And you tell me you are not sure of what happened to it?” Leonard seemed a little sheepish as he said, “I was off work for a day, at home. I got a bad case of the green-apple
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EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING Florida Boating Safety Courses Required in Florida and Other Southern States Effective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states have age requirements for boaters operating motorized craft. Some states require boaters to have boater safety education if they were born after a certain date, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be required to have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com. The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education requirement in all the Southern States and also gives boaters of all ages
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a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements. About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects including boat-handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailering, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermia and more. Many insurance companies also give discounts for having taken the boater safety education course. ABYC Standards Certification, Jacksonville, FL, Dec. 7-9 Lambs Yacht Center, American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460
Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs, Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on individual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about a club’s history, facilities, major events and general information about the club. The clubs and associations must be well established and have been around for at least five years. Contact editor@Southwindsmagazine. com for information about article length, photo requirements and other questions.
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Electrical Certification Course, Tampa FL, Dec. 14-17 American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460 Basic Marine Electrical, Miramar, FL, Jan. 18-20 Broward College. American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460 Small Boat Instructor Trainer Program, Clearwater Beach, FL, Jan. 21-24 Clearwater Community Sailing Association, Inc. Clearwater Beach. Peri Burns periburns@ussailing.org. (401) 683-0800. This course certifies qualified US SAILING instructors to train sailing instructors to teach beginning sailing. The Instructor Trainer Course is conducted by Master Instructor Trainers, experts in the field of sail training. The areas covered during the four-day course include: practical sailing skills demonstrations, communicative and interpersonal skills, team building techniques, sports psychology/physiology, development of training aids, evaluation techniques, videotape feedback on teaching styles, lesson/program planning, record keeping, problem solving skills, marketing for the Small Boat Sailing Instructor Course and legal concerns. For more information, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm.
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Marine Corrosion Certification, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 25-28 Associated Marine Institute. American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460 US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Courses, Dec. - March Jacksonville, FL, Dec. 27-30. Rudder Club of Jacksonville. Dick Alsopp. (904) 278-0329, dallsopp@ussailing.net. Flying Scots. Jensen Beach, FL, Dec. 27-30. US SAILING Center of Martin County. Alan Jenkinson. alan@usscmc.org. Venice, FL, Mar. 6-9. Venice Yacht Club. Jabbo Gordon, (941) 468-1719, gordonjb35@yahoo.com. 420s and 13-foot Whalers. The US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailing programs. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethical concerns, and sports physiology and psychology. Prerequisites for the 40-hour course include being 16 years old and successful completion of a NASBLA safe boating course. Holding current CPR and First Aid cards is
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strongly suggested. Participants will use 420 class sailboats and 13-foot Whalers for training. For more information, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm. Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Courses 2010, Jacksonville, FL Safe Boating Saturdays. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $25 including materials. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Meets Florida legal requirements for boater education. Most insurance companies offer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154. Generally held once monthly on Saturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule and to register. Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs St. Petersburg, FL Tuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies the Florida boater safety education requirements. Eleven lessons, every Tuesday. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Lessons include which boat for you, equipment, trailering, lines and knots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, introduction to navigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 8233753. Don’t wait until next summer to have your children
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55th Houston International Boat Show. Jan. 7-16. Reliant Center, Houston. www.houstonboatshows.com. (713) 526-6361 49th Atlanta Boat Show. Jan 13-16. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. NMMA. www.atlantaboatshow.com. 37th Stuart Boat Show. Jan 14-16. Waterway Marina, the Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group Marina. Stuart harbor. Stuart, FL. AllSports Productions. www.allsportsproductions.net/boat_shows.html. (305) 868-9224. 3rd Cruiser Expo 2010 at the Stuart Boat Show, Jan. 14-16 Cruiser Expo 2011 is a compilation of 26 seminars on cruising over a three-day weekend. The event will cover subjects that are designed for both the novice and the seasoned skipper. Attendees will have VIP access to the Cruiser Expo Tent. Between seminars, attendees can relax in the Cruiser Cafe, visit with other cruisers or relax while exploring the Stuart Boat Show. The expo tent will house all the seminars beginning with coffee and pastries every morning at 8 am. Each day the seminar series starts at 9 am, a full hour before the Stuart Boat Show opens to the general public. On Friday and Saturday afternoons, organizers will host a get-toknow-each-other cocktail hour just before the show closes. For more information, go to www.cruiserexpo.com.
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New Program That Lets Veterans Sail to Recovery Seeks Sailboat Donations Veterans On Deck is a new 501c3 non-profit that capitalizes on Charleston, SC’s maritime history and character to provide team-building sailing experiences to veterans. The organization offers a way for veterans, who often seem to fall into patterns of withdrawal and isolation, to achieve re-connection, re-socialization, and personal growth by using sailing to impart mastery and success experiences in a social setting. Veterans on Deck currently uses “loaner” boats, but is looking for 24 sailboats of its own, in the 25- to 38-foot range. For those interested in making a tax-deductible donation of a boat (in good working order), or funds, contact the executive director, Ron Acierno, at acierno@musc.edu, (843) 364-1667, or go to www.veteransondeck.org.
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New Orleans Boat Show. Jan 27-30. Ernest Morial Convention Center. New Orleans. NMMA. (504) 780-1818. www.neworleansboatandsportshow.com. San Antonio Boat Show. Jan. 27-30 at the Alamodome. Thursday and Friday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. www.sanantonioboatshow.com Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL, Feb. 17-21 The Strictly Sail Boat Show, part of the greater Miami Boat Show, will return to the more familiar and popular location at Miamarina at Bayside in Miami—after one year at another location. The show will feature monohulls and multihulls and is known as one of the largest multihull shows in the world. www.strictlysailmiami.com. www.miamiboatshow.com. SOUTHWINDS PressGang Crew Web Site Up and Running Again PressGang, the crew and boat search Web site that SOUTHWINDS had running previously on our Web site is again active and up-to-date. See details on page 58 or go to www.southwindsmagazine.com/pressgang. Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com and then “Sailor’s Resources.”
OTHER EVENTS
2010 Wharram Winter Rendezvous Moved to Stuart, FL, Dec. 10-12 The Dec 10-12 2010 Winter Florida Wharram Rendezvous has moved to Stuart. The event will be held at the Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage located west of the Roosevelt Bridges in downtown Stuart (www.sunsetbaymarinaandanchorage.com). This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend with Wharram catamaran builders, owners, and enthusiasts. There will be many sizes and models available to check out. People can come by boat or car. For those who come by car, organizers will make arrangements to take visitors to the boats by dinghy. Call David at (561) 632-2628 for more details, or e-mail david@boatsmithfl.com.
2nd Indian River Nautical Flea Market & Seafood Festival, Vero Beach, FL, Jan. 15-16 Over 300 vendor booths, new and used boats, music, seafood, free boating and fishing seminars. This year, a new feature will be the arts and crafts show, featuring nautical,
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International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan 26-28
Professional development seminars. Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale. International Marina Institute/ Association of Marina Industries. (401) 682-7334. www.marinaassociation.org.
National Sailing Programs Symposium, Clearwater, FL, Jan. 26-30 Marriott Suites at Sand Key, Clearwater. Karen Davidson, (401) 683-0800. Presented by US SAILING and LaserPerformance, the NSPS is the premier event for sailing education in the United States, bringing together the very best people and
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resources in instruction, program operation, equipment and more. From pros to beginners, the symposium offers networking at its best. Each year, 250 instructors, program directors, volunteers and industry representatives gather for four days of workshops, networking and product demonstrations. For more information, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm.
Trawler Fest, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 27-29 This event is sponsored by PassageMaker magazine and will be held at the Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale. Attendees come by boat and stay at the marina, or by land, staying at one of the local hotels or the resort. Seminars, on a wide range of topics, include the following: How to select the right boat, single screw versus twin, custom boats, steel versus fiberglass, engine maintenance, electrical, anchoring, electronics, medical, safety, communications, living aboard, and local and long-distance cruising. For more information, go to www.trawlerfest.com.
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NEWS AND BUSINESS BRIEFS
South Florida Sailor Plans Circumnavigation on Catalina 22 Last month we published a letter from Kevin Wilkinson of Marathon, Florida Keys, who plans to sail his 1972 Catalina 22 around the world. He is currently in the early planning stages of the trip. A lifelong sailor and 14-year liveaboard, Kevin has titled this adventure as “The Voyage of a Simple Sailor.” The name of his boat is Imma-Nu-El II (Hebrew translation is “God (is) with us.”). He currently lives on Imma-Nu-El, a Bombay Clipper 31, in Marathon. Kevin is in the process of contacting numerous potential sponsors to raise money for the trip. Sponsors can donate money, equipment, provisions, and technical support. A Web site named www.cat22immanuel.com is under construction that will include a blog and storefront to sell promotional items to help finance the trip. The Web site will also include a sponsorship page listing all sponsors and links to their Web sites. In addition to the Web site, SOUTHWINDS has agreed to print his sponsor’s names and contact information. All the big names of marine equipment manu-
facturers and distributors along with private contributors are being contacted. So far, Kevin has two confirmed sponsors: 1) Colligo Rigging, John Franta, www.colligomarine.com. (480) 703-3675. Colligo is replacing the standing rigging on Imma-Nu-El II to withstand the rigors of open ocean sailing. 2) Gene Cochran. Gene has raced Catalina 22s for 16 years. He’s the current 2009-2010 Florida State Champion and 2009-2010 Travel Series Champion. Gene is a valuable consultant concerning the Catalina’s performance and boat modifications for open ocean sailing. He can be reached at gene923@aol.com. If anyone would like to contact Kevin for sponsorship or to help in his trip, call (305) 923-3156, or e-mail saltykevin@yahoo.com.
Design a Better Life Jacket and Win $5,000 From BoatUS The BoatUS Foundation’s “Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition” is once again calling for out-of-the-box life jacket design entries. Five years ago, the competition resulted in the introduction of several new and innovative life jacket designs. Since then, the interest in new, more com-
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fortable designs has not faded. While current models of life jackets save lives every day, many are still bulky and uncomfortable, leaving boaters reluctant to wear them. So the BoatUS Foundation, along with Underwriters Laboratories and the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association, decided another competition was necessary to keep the momentum going to seek out the newest technologies and design innovations that could rethink a 100-year-old design. Entries that embrace new technologies and non-traditional thinking are being encouraged from armchair inventors to high school science clubs and collegiate design programs. There are no rules regarding types of materials to be used or whether the design meets any current U.S. standards. The deadline to enter is February 1. The entries will be judged based on four criteria: wearability, reliability, cost and innovation. “Wearability” relates to the level of comfort. “Reliability” will take into account the chances for potential failure, while “cost” will look at the affordability of the design. “Innovation” will take into account originality or the employment of new technologies. In early February, video of all entries will be posted online at www.youtube.com/user/BoatUSFoundation, and the public will be asked to select a group of finalists. The finalist entries will then be reviewed by a special panel of
judges convened at the International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Savannah, GA, on March 6-9, 2011, and the winner announced. A $5,000 cash award goes to the winning designer. To enter, video footage of an actual working prototype must be submitted by providing a URL link to the video (no actual prototypes are submitted). The video must clearly demonstrate how the design floats a person in the water. For more information on how to enter and for contest rules, go to www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/lifejacketdesign, or call Chris Edmonston at (703) 823-9550, x8356.
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Boarding in Volusia County (East Florida Coast) Raises Questions: When Can Florida Police Board a Boat for Inspection? On Nov. 4, a boater posted the following letter/e-mail on the Salty Southeast cruisers Net (www.CruisersNet.net), a Web site for cruisers in the southeast United States. The captain contacted Claiborne Young, moderator of the Web site, after the incident occurred. We have also printed two letters from the police department on the incident. The captain asked Claiborne Young to withhold his name and relayed that he has stated his case and the police have stated theirs and does not want to deal with the matter any further. Claiborne contacted SOUTHWINDS asking that we publish these communications to let others in the boating community know of the boarding. My comments, except for my last evaluation, are in italics. Steve Morrell Editor I am the owner of a 50-foot cruising sailboat. I have been bringing the boat from Newport, RI, to southern Florida and points south for the last 14 years. Today, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, I was transiting the AICW from New Smyrna, FL, southbound. I had come in from offshore last night, shutting my sanitation valves and diverting them to holding tanks, as is my practice when onshore. They are remotely located and accessible only to me. My crew has no knowledge of their location. At 10 a.m., while I was below cooking bacon, my crew, who was driving, yelled to me, “We are being boarded by police.” We gave no provocation for this incident. I prepared to shut off and secure the stove—hot liquid bacon grease, propane, flame, etc. Next thing I see is an officer right next to me in the corridor of the galley with a .45 caliber automatic weapon drawn and pointed at my chest. “Get on deck,” he ordered. These officers never asked permission to board. We were cruising at 7 knots. Two of the three officers had jumped on board. The remaining officer fell back in my wake in his boat, while the other officer (the one who had drawn his weapon on me), put dye in my heads and flushed. The boat behind said he saw no dye. So my tanks were retaining the discharge. The other officer on board proceeded to issue me a $250 citation for one “unsecured valve.” In conclusion, I think this type of unprovoked assault on an innocent cruising boat is inappropriate to say the least. It is uncalled for and an overreach of power. We had done absolutely nothing wrong, and we were not discharging anything overboard. My crew did not know where the valves were. I was the operator of the vessel and was in total control of the sanitation system, yet I was given a citation 26
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(under gunpoint) referencing 327.53, which says I must do what I had already done. Captain’s Name Withheld by Request The Web site moderator, Claiborne Young, issued a Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net Alert on the above posting at approximately 2:45 p.m. on 11/4/10. The alert created a firestorm of comment and protest (go to the Web site to read the comments online). Several fellow cruisers who are citizens of Volusia County emailed the Volusia County Sheriff’s office, and copied them on the alert and link to the above article. Speaking through their information officer, the Sheriff’s office responded with the following: Thanks to all who’ve written to inquire about this incident. Unfortunately, the events as depicted on the web site posting don’t convey all of the relevant facts surrounding the incident in question. First off, the author is in fact correct that no provocation with law enforcement had occurred prior to the boarding. However, it should be clearly understood that no provocation is required, or even permission needed, for law enforcement to board a craft for the purposes of conducting a lawful inspection. The reality is that transient crafts moving through the waterways within our jurisdiction have been known to dump sewage into our waterways on many occasions. Along with ensuring boating safety and compliance with the rules of the water, the prevention of sewage dumping is another responsibility taken very seriously by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and its Marine Unit. I feel certain that everyone with an interest in preventing the pollution of our waterways appreciates our efforts in this regard. With that in mind, some key facts were omitted from the description of the encounter on November 3, 2010. Most notably, when our deputies boarded the craft, they ordered the two occupants on the top deck to stay where they were. In direct defiance of the deputies’ order, one of the passengers ran to the cabin area, where noises could then be heard that sounded as if compartments or drawers were being opened. Not knowing the intent of the passenger or the reason for his failure to comply with their orders, and fearing that he may have been reaching for a weapon, a deputy did in fact draw his duty weapon for officer safety purposes. This in no way was inappropriate, an over-reaction or an unprovoked assault, as alleged by the writer. Given the sequence of events, this was an entirely appropriate and necessary act on the part of the deputy until they could See WATERWAYS continued on page 32 www.southwindsmagazine.com
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My name is Dana White. I am the captain in charge of our Special Service Section which includes the Marine Unit. Your e-mail was one of many that was forwarded to me by Sheriff Johnson. I won’t even go into the legalities of the boarding since it appears that you clearly understand the scope of authority regarding that issue. The captain of the vessel was properly hailed by the patrol vessel. He was clearly aware of their intentions to board his vessel for an MSD inspection and complied with their orders to throttle back. Both occupants of the vessel were topside in the cockpit area of the vessel. As the patrol vessel came alongside the two deputies completed an uneventful normal boarding. No weapons were drawn at all. Let’s keep in mind that both occupants of the vessel were told to stay topside before and during the boarding process. Immediately upon their boarding, one of the occupants ran below deck into the cabin area of the vessel. At that point one of the boarding deputies stayed topside while the other deputy checked to see why the other occupant abruptly ran into the cabin. As the deputy entered the cabin area, he observed the occupant running from the bow area toward the aft cabin. The occupant ran past the deputy who was still giving him orders to come topside. The occupant entered into the aft cabin area of the vessel which was out of sight from the deputy. The deputy heard what sounded like drawers or doors opening and closing while the occupant was still out of sight. It was at this point the deputy drew his weapon keeping it at his side. The deputy again gave verbal orders to the occupant to come topside. The deputy did a quick peek of the companionway and cabin using the bulkhead as cover. He made visual contact with the occupant and observed empty hands. At that point the deputy secured his weapon in his holster which was the only time the occupant observed an un-holstered weapon. At no time was a weapon pointed at anybody on the vessel. I can only hope this gives you a clearer picture of why the deputy safely drew his weapon. Law enforcement officers don’t have the luxury to assume, but if we did, a safe assumption would be that the occupant of the vessel was closing valves and not tending to his morning beacon like stated in his blog. Our agency takes great pride in how we interact with the public in all situations. As often is the case, there’s more to this story than what was conveniently stated by the captain who received a $250 ticket. We are by no means overzealous in our enforcement efforts and will not be apologizing for our actions. I hope this information gives you a clearer picture of what factually happened onboard the vessel. Please feel free to contact me if you need any more information on this incident. Sincerely, Captain Dana White Volusia County Sheriffs Office, Special Services Section Below are my comments on this boarding, based on these letters and Florida law. Editor First, let me make it clear that the captain of the vessel received a citation in violation of 327.53, which requires that the overboard discharge valve be closed and “locked or otherwise secured by the boat operator, so as to prevent resetwww.southwindsmagazine.com
ting.” The valve was closed, but not locked or secured (with a tie or by removing the handle). This is in violation. But no court in the land would have allowed this citation, or any citation, to hold, if the boarding was illegal. ( The police also went beyond their authority by putting dye in the toilet. The law does not allow them to do anything else beyond inspecting the toilet, the MSD and the discharge valve. If they want to challenge that law, then they can change it.) Here is the Florida law on boardings for the marine police in the state: Florida Vessels Code Section 327.56 - Vessel Safety Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; qualified. Title XXIV VESSELS Chapter 327 VESSEL SAFETY 327.56 Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; qualified.— (1) No officer shall board any vessel to make a safety or marine sanitation equipment inspection if the owner or operator is not aboard. When the owner or operator is aboard, an officer may board a vessel with consent or when the officer has probable cause or knowledge to believe that a violation of a provision of this chapter has occurred or is occurring. An officer may board a vessel when the operator refuses or is unable to display the safety or marine sanitation equipment required by law, if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer, or when the safety or marine sanitation equipment to be inspected is permanently installed and is not visible for inspection unless the officer boards the vessel. It is obvious in this paragraph that an officer of the law must ask for consent to board. The officer can still board if the captain refuses, but the words “if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer” are pretty clear. And the reasons they can use to board are very specifically laid out: inspection of safety and marine sanitation equipment. If the police didn’t ask if they could board, then they acted illegally. I believe it is apparent that the police acted illegally in this case by their official responses alone (besides the captain’s statements). If they had asked, they would have made it clear that they did. In neither response, both from Gary Davidson and Capt. Dana White, was there any comment that permission to board was requested. Davidson says, “It should be clearly understood that no provocation is required, or even permission needed.” This is correct, but he doesn’t mention asking permission. Capt. White says the boat captain “was clearly aware of their intentions to board his vessel for an MSD inspection…” This statement also does not mention requesting permission. The captain claims in his e-mail that they did not ask, leading me to believe that Davidson and White are intentionally avoiding the matter. Why would they not refute this claim—the most important aspect of their legal standing—by the captain if they had asked permission? For two possible reasons, that I see; they either don’t know the law or are trying to get around their error, hoping readers will not notice and drop the issue. Of course, they could start claiming they did ask, but it’s a bit late for that. I doubt they News & Views for Southern Sailors
are so stupid that they just forgot to put in two statements for their most important defense. I believe someone screwed up, and they are defending their position. But why are we pursuing this if the boat captain wants to be done with it? For the same reason he contacted the Cruisers Net to tell his story; he wanted to let the public know about the incident. Why is it in the law that they must ask permission if they don’t need it? This law is short and doesn’t go into much detail, but requesting permission was put in there for a reason. Asking for permission serves a great purpose. It opens a dialogue of calmness (hopefully) between the police and the crew—as long as the police treat law-abiding citizens with the respect they deserve. It also creates a clarity of why they are being stopped by the police, since being stopped by the police in the United States is limited to having a “probable cause” in order to protect the rights of citizens for unwarranted search and seizure. Except for conditions of probable cause, the police can only come aboard to inspect those required items that they cannot inspect from their boat. If the toilet and all its connections to a holding tank and thru-hull valve were visible from looking into the boat from the police boat, they would have no right to board no matter what. All papers and life jackets, etc, can be brought up top, but, generally, one must go on board to inspect the toilet. The officer must ask to come on board— and give a reason—and it is important that the captain grant permission for the specific purpose, although the captain does not have to grant permission. But even if he does not give permission, the police can still board ONLY for the purpose they need. I recommend that the captain answer, if he does not want the officer to come onboard, “I prefer you don’t.” If the officer insists, the captain would be wise to clarify and reinforce that reason. Only the captain should be allowed to answer questions about inspections and boardings, and if the police come alongside a boat and ask for permission to board, they should state what they are doing (inspecting?) and ask for the captain. If they can’t follow a reasonable and calm procedure that is all legal, then they shouldn’t be police officers.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron, A New Lease on Life? By Harmon Heed The 70-year-old Sarasota Sailing Squadron, after two years of negotiating with the city of Sarasota, is finally getting a new lease. Well, maybe… On October 18, the Sarasota City Commission voted three to two to give the Squadron a 25-year lease extension, and Mayor Kelly Kirschner directed the city staff to draw up a lease renewal of 25 years with no increase in basic rent. The next morning Squadron Commodore Alan Pressman received an e-mail from Assistant City Manager Marlon Brown stating that the city would only draw up a 60-day extension to the lease. The present two-year lease is due to expire on November 28. This lease is an extension of the previous 25SOUTHWINDS
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OUR WATERWAYS The Sarasota Sailing Squadron with mooring field. Photo by Harmon Heed.
Lands Lease with the State and satisfied the city’s concerns about compliance with state regulations. That allowed the Squadron and the city to enter into lease negotiations. If the negotiations result in a contract favorable to the Squadron, the Squadron will be able to build and manage a mooring field funded by the mooring boat owners and at no year lease that predicates expense to the city. Across the rent the Squadron pays the bay, by the city front, on the amount it receives the city is still trying to on membership dues. That build a mooring field at a amount has been 8 percent, cost of $1-million. approximately $40,000 a Why does the city want year. It increases when the to increase the rent? That’s non-city resident memberobvious; the ongoing recesship increases. sion has caused the city to The city manager’s look for ways to increase office wants to expand the revenue. Two years ago, the rent base to also include a city staff recommended the percentage of the revenue non-profit Squadron’s rent the Squadron receives for be increased by a flat renting boat storage space. $90,000. That would have There are about 400 boats The Sarasota Sailing Squadron clubhouse. closed down the Sarasota on trailers in dry storage on Photo by Harmon Heed. Sailing Squadron and the the Squadron grounds. The Youth Sailing Program that teaches sailing to 400 kids every annual rent runs from $165 for a pram to $634 for a 30-foot year. In a recent Commission meeting, Commissioner Terry boat. If the average annual rent were $250 ($21 a month) the Turner recommended that the Squadron’s rent be increased dry storage revenue would be $100,000, 20 percent of the 50 percent. membership revenue. Eight percent of that would be $8,000, Many Sarasotans think the Commission is looking on 20 percent of the Squadron‘s annual rent. There are also the wrong side of the bay and ledger sheet for money. about 400 smaller boats, like Lasers, on racks on the Across the bay, Sarasota’s fashionable and for-profit corpoSquadron grounds. If the average rack rental were $50 per ration, Marina Jack, grosses about $13-million annually and year ($4.17 a month), that would amount to another $20,000. pays the city only 3 percent of its revenue. (Average comEight percent of that would be $1,600. mercial rent is 6 percent of gross.) The Squadron has investWhy has this rent negotiation come down to the last ed over $2-million in property improvements including minute—like so many union and professional athlete condocks, ramps, hoists, a clubhouse, heads with showers, tracts? That’s neither the fault of the city nor the Squadron. laundry, patio, brick barbecues and built-in refrigerators In 1981, the Squadron was given permission by the Army and has asked for no funds from the city. If the Squadron is Corps of Engineers to install 38 moorings in front of its granted a 25-year lease, it is prepared to invest another leased land on City Island. It was not given authorization to $180,000 for dock replacement. Marina Jack, on the other manage the mooring field. In 1998 the Squadron asked the hand, is billing the city for $330,000, with interest, for funds state for permission to manage the field that was burgeonspent on marble-walled heads, air-conditioning its laundry ing without and beyond control. There are now approxiarea and a 110-dinghy dinghy dock. And three years ago, mately 120 boats on self-installed moorings there. Marina Jack was granted a 40-year extension on its lease. The management of the mooring field became bundled A final, firm decision on the Squadron’s lease should with the lease renewal. The city didn’t want to renew the have been made at the Commission meeting on November lease with the mooring field being, according to the state, 15, a week after this issue’s deadline. Well, maybe… “noncompliant.” The state, for 12 years, would not define what the Squadron must do to be in compliance. In early (For more information on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron see the October, the State authorized the Squadron to manage the full-length article in September‘s issue of SOUTHWINDS, availfield for 12 months, and that cleared the way for the able in Back Issues at www.southwindsmagazine.com). Squadron to apply for a 25-year Sovereign Submerged 34
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ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW, OCT. 7-11 A Successful Show Returns Optimism to the Industry By Roy Laughlin
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Some builders made it clear they were ready to discuss prices.
It wouldn’t be fair to say that 2010 was only the year of the big sailboat. Equally impressive was the extremely diverse representation of small trailerable sailboats, from dinghies up to 30-foot monohulls.
other along the pier as in previous Annapolis shows, it built its exhibit around a central floating pavilion. A 50-foot, red carpet-covered floating pier led from the main pier to Beneteau’s “private island” at the boat show. The company’s two largest sailboats at the show, the new Sense and the Oceanus, an established design, were moored angled on both sides of the floating pier, so that both of the large sailboats’ sterns converged at the floating booth where the walkway intersected it. Walking down the pier to the pavilion in a funnel made by the two large sailboats was the entry to the sailing world according to Beneteau. About four times each day, the Sense (boat) demonstrated the boat’s “Dock and Go” (as Beneteau advertises it) capability. This sailboat has a powerful sail drive propeller that rotates 360 degrees. It also has a bow thruster. The combination allows the skipper to push off parallel to a pier, and then to rotate within the boat’s own length to any desired heading. It would have been an impressive display in a sailboat of any size, but watching a 50-foot blue water luxury monohull moving so assuredly in tight quarters was the icing on the cake for the Beneteau exhibit. Expect Beneteau’s technology and merchandising to be a case study for the industry. Multihulls Make a Big Showing Discovery Yachts, of Southampton, England, has the distinction for bringing both a multihull and a monohull, both in the 50-foot size range—and both displayed side by side at the show. The company’s monohull, the Discovery 55, and the new catamaran, the Discovery Spirit 50, exhibited as sleek and contemporary an appearance as is found anywhere in sailing boats. The multihull crowd joined monohull boatbuilders by returning to the show in greater numbers than in the past few years, and with an impressive array of new catamarans. Peter Johnstone’s Gunboat 66, was the mother ship of all sailboats in the water. Centered on the lagoon side of the outermost pier, it was visible from most locations in the show. Both by size and unique appearance, it was another boat at the show where people lined up to view it. It has been several years at boat shows since any sailboat received that kind of attention. It didn’t seem to matter to those in line that this catamaran comes with a multimillion-dollar price tag. If size matters, several other large sailboats garnered 36 December 2010
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their fair share of attention. Chris White had his Atlantic 57 on display, a yacht-class cruising catamaran with the helm near the front center of its salon, and a cockpit at the base of the mast, accessible from the salon. A Matrix 57, the St. Francis 50 and the Prout 50 were other catamarans in the yacht or near-yacht size class that brought the spectacle back to this boat show. This was also the year in which intermediate-sized multihulls were just as much a part of this show as any other sailboat size class. Radical catamarans debuted Australian designer Jeff Schionning’s 30-foot performance destination cruising catamaran, the Radical 30. The Radical 30’s hulls are symmetrical at the waterline with a highly favorable fineness ratio. They are asymmetrical, at the level of the trampoline, with a substantial expansion towards the centerline of the boat. This gives plenty of space in the hull. The catamaran on display at the show had dual 26-foot carbon fiber masts with wishbone rigs. This boat, made in Virginia, is a successor to the Stiletto 27 as a performance cruising boat. The Dragonfly 28, with an upgraded interior, was on display next to the Radical catamaran. Both offer significant appeal to Florida sailors. Overall, catamarans on display, including this year’s introductions, may be showing that building a larger cruising cat for the sake of offering a larger boat is pausing, and may be ending. Leopard catamarans introduced its Leopard 39, a very comfortable and attractive cruiser that is just a bit smaller than its Leopard 42 and L 46 models from a few years ago. What the new Leopard gives up in size, it gains in convenience without sacrificing comfort or interior amenities. Lagoon catamarans introduced its 450, and evolution of recent Lagoon innovation to a blue water family cruising catamaran. Lagoon’s other new model, the 560 (often described as “the baby 620”) was not at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, but is expected at the Miami boat show. The brevity of comments on production cruising multihull innovation is not intended to give the impression that nothing was new in cruising multihulls on display at the show. It is natural to expect a pause after the torrid pace of new introductions between 2000 and 2008. During that time, it was particularly cruising catamarans that led the way, offering larger boats; electric propulsion systems; high-efficiency, low polluting diesel engines; LED lighting and other low www.southwindsmagazine.com
Brokerage boats, like the one shown here, were also at the Annapolis show.
energy devices on board; a host of new interior appearances and materials that required less care; or less expensive, and much lighter fabrication materials. The cruising multihulls did not bring as much new to the show this year as they did a few years ago, but they are certainly preserving the quality that their innovation brought in over the past decade. Small Boats Popular as Ever It wouldn’t be fair to say that 2010 was only the year of the big sailboat. Equally impressive was the extremely diverse representation of small trailerable sailboats, from dinghies up to 30-foot monohulls. They were offered by builders as familiar as Catalina and Hunter, as well as more recent companies such as Taz Sailboats. Topaz Dinghies, whose brand is Taz, builds racing dinghies with different designs for sailors of any level of capability or desire to develop sailing prowess. It was marketing its boats with the theme Team Taz. Topaz was joined this year by RS Sailing, another racing boatbuilder. Expansion of sailing dinghy builders at the show is a hopeful sign for the sport, suggesting that affordable boats still nurture the die-hard sailors. Annapolis has also been the most notable show for traditionally made wood dinghies and day sailers. This year brought back many boatbuilders who were absent last year and less in evidence in prior years. Their boats are so beautifully done that they could be sailed during the day—and used in the house as furniture at night. Most of us will never own a sailboat like this if for no other reason than upkeep effort makes it impractical. For this writer, seeing them at this boat show is one of the unique opportunities that makes Annapolis well worth the effort. So what about the recession and the reluctance of consumers to spend money? Its presence was evident throughout the show. Boatbuilders such as Hunter sported signage announcing price rollbacks to 2008. Discounts and “show specials” were evident throughout, and vendors who had the right formula were rewarded with show attendee patronage. Discounts of 10 to 20 percent on everything from clothes to books were offered, and show attendees were receptive. In many cases, vendors have little additional ability to lower prices more than is the case after two battering years. Boatbuilders, in particular, saw customer interest drop off as cost of fiberglass resins increased a couple of years ago. There is little latitude left to lower prices. It is more effective to offer something extra, and to offer modest discounts if any are offered at all. This is a strategy that is apparently beginning to work again for boatbuilders. Show attendees could be lured into a sale by offerings that were upgraded or included extras at special prices. Savvy buyers should understand that the boat market is only a little off the bottom it settled onto several years ago. Boatbuilders will not revisit it. Excess inventories have dried up, credit is still tight, and sellers know exactly what price makes their efforts worth it to stay in business. But maybe to make the sale, a boatbuilder will add larger engines or a generator at cost. The truly innovative offering still gets lots of attention: WinchRite’s new Battery-operated winch handle left the
company’s booth faster than a pack of coonhounds through an open gate. This simple device, which has evolved, some say, from a cordless drill design, is the electric winch for the small boat owner. Small boat owners flocked to booths where it was available—and left carrying one. Until another couple of boat shows pass, especially the Miami Boat Show in February, it is too early to know if the boating industry is finally heading up from the deepest downturn in two generations. Some contrarians say the good year at Annapolis was a fluke produced by a strong regional economy (government-spending based) and perfect weather. For most, though, the 2010 Annapolis Sailboat Show was the year when people quit worrying about the economy and began to think, “I want my boat.”
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The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show DEC. 2-5 Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg A few blocks south of downtown St. Petersburg (Mahaffey Theater is located at what is formerly known as the Bayfront Center complex)
DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 275 into St. Petersburg. Exit on Interstate 175-Exit 22 and continue to its end at the traffic light. Proceed forward four traffic lights. The fourth light is First Street. Turn left on First Street. The Mahaffey Theater and the show grounds will be on your right-hand side. Plenty of on-site parking is available at the municipal parking garages and airport surrounding show grounds. The parking fee is $5. Visitors can also ride the Downtown Looper Trolley with convenient stops on First Street alongside the Mahaffey Theater. Visit www.loopertrolley.com for schedules.
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Visitors can also come by boat and dock for free at the show’s “Come by Boat Dock” Event Web site: www.showmanagement.com Thurs. Dec. 2 — 12 noon-6 p.m. Fri. Dec. 3 — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. Dec. 4 — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 5 — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10 Children 15 and under free admission $2 off each ticket purchased online GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION The St. Petersburg Boat show and Strictly Sail merged in 2008 to create one large show for all power and sailboats in downtown St. Petersburg. Show Management puts on this show and has been doing so for many years—along with many other boat shows throughout the South. There will be docks dedicated to sailboats only, and Latitudes and Attitudes magazine will be putting on their traditional Cruisers Bash on Saturday evening after the show at 7 p.m. In-the-water sailboat displays will have dockage for 50plus boats. Brokerage sailboats will also be on display. This is besides the many on-land sailboat displays. Along with these boats will be over 200 in-water powerboats and more on land. Over 200 exhibitors will be in the main tent, and one section will be devoted to sailing exhibitors, although many exhibitors have both sail and powerboaters as customers. There will be a large section for outside exhibitors showing both sailing products and services and trailered boats. This is besides the dozens of trailered powerboats that will also be on display outside in the powerboat area. Sailing seminars, run by Sail America, in the same format as the ones at the previous Strictly Sail Boat shows, will be held in Mahaffey Theater at the show site. A seminar schedule (see next page) will be available at www.strictlysail.com at the St. Pete Web page and through the Show Management Web site, www.showmanagement.com. There will also be an author’s tent area outside. For kids, there will be free fishing clinics on Saturday and Sunday with free fishing gear to be given away as long as supplies last. Discover Sailing will also be offering free sailboat rides on a variety of boats in Tampa Bay. www.southwindsmagazine.com
SEMINAR SCHEDULE Also available online at www.showmanagement.com – St. Pete Boat Show special events page Check With Show Management in case some seminars require registration Seminars are in the Mahaffey Theater. A=Atrium, BR=Ballroom, BV=Bayview THURSDAY 11:45 11:45 11:45
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Tools in Your Toolbox and How to Use Them A Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Cruise The Weather Briefing: Self Reliant Weather Interpretation Skills Steven Bowden Communications for Cruisers Jon Coon Scuba Opportunities for Boaters & Cruisers Rick Rhodes Exploring Florida’s Big Bend Coast Sergio Atanes Fishing Secrets of Tampa Bay Kevin Sherburne Marine Electronics For Safe Boating Liza Copeland Mediterranean Magic Bob Williams AC and DC Desalination (Watermakers) Brian Lee Intro to Freediving Liza Copeland Cruising for Couples Brenda Wempner Sailing Made Easy Will Keene Prioritizing Systems in Refits & Restorations Sergio Atanes Winter Fishing Techniques
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How to Get into Sailing Cruising the Caribbean Circuit Intro to Freediving Preparations for Offshore Cruising Marine Refrigeration SCA Doesn’t Wait Until You Come Ashore Tampa Bay Weather Select the Best Boat for You Living the Dream: Facing the Issues & Casting Off Brenda Wempner Sailing Made Easy Bill Bolin Stability and Safety Pam Wall Atlantic Circle, Florida to Ireland & Return Jon Coon Scuba Opportunities for Boaters & Cruisers Bob Williams Marine Air Conditioning Pam Wall Hurricane Preparation
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LifeRaft Survival and Rescue at Sea Yacht Financing & Insurance in the New Economy The Weather Briefing: Self Reliant Weather Interpretation Skills
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Rick Rhodes Randy Deering Bill Bolin Bob Bitchin Kevin Bruington Bob Williams Dave Ellis Charles Daneko Pam Wall Dave Ellis Liza Copeland Kevin Sherburne Pam Wall Steven Bowden Bill Hardman
SCA Doesn’t Wait Until You Come Ashore Safety At Sea with Marine SSB Yacht Financing & Insurance in the New Economy Exploring Florida’s Big Bend Coast A Sailor Looks at Leadership Stability and Safety Cruising the Big Blue Ball Called Earth Spearfishing Offshore Energy management How to Get into Sailing LifeRaft Survival and Rescue at Sea Outfitting for Blue Water Cruising Tampa Bay Weather Cruising for Couples Marine Electronics For Safe Boating Cruising the Bahamas Communications for Cruisers Diving Opportunities in the Gulf Coast of Florida
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Safety At Sea with Marine SSB Solar and Wind Power Technologies A Family Sails Around the World Spearfishing Around The Rock — A Voyage Around Newfoundland Destination Azores Healthy Cruising with Yoga On Board Sailboats For A Serious Ocean — 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging Cruising Florida’s Suncoast Force 10 - Storm Sailing Strategies Tampa Bay Shipwrecks Preparations for Offshore Cruising When, What and Why to do a Survey
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OnDeck Charleston – Can One Company Do it All? By Dan Dickison
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n a sun-splashed summer evening a few months ago, veteran sailors in Charleston, SC, were treated to a novel sight during a regular Wednesday evening beer can race when a couple of thoroughbreds showed up on the course. Year in and year out, almost everyone here has grown accustomed to seeing essentially the same fleet of boats commingling on the harbor: a smattering of J/Boat designs, several Melges 24s, the odd Pearson, along with a jumble of midsized Beneteaus, Sabres and Catalinas, among a few others. Suddenly, in early August, that changed. And these new arrivals weren’t run-of-the-mill PHRF racers, but 40-foot, purpose-built racing machines—Farr 40s to be precise. Okay, Farr 40s have been around since the late ’90s, so they’re by no means the latest, greatest thing in racing boat design. But, with the majority of the Charleston Ocean Racing Association’s fleet at least that old—and most of these vessels classified as racer-cruisers—the Farr 40s turned some heads. Given that their topsides sported the distinctive black and yellow livery of the OnDeck Group, the attention was justified. According to Richard Speer, OnDeck Charleston’s founder and chief executive, garnering attention wasn’t really the object. “We purposely brought those boats into town in a low-key fashion,” he explains. “We took a lot of people out sailing as a way of introducing them to the OnDeck brand.” Speer, a longtime sailor and entrepreneur, emphasizes that this was done pro bono. Along with building a business, he says, the company is intent on creating good will. And, if a little buzz gets built along the way, that’s okay, too. OnDeck Charleston officially came into existence last
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OnDeck’s Farr 40 in Charleston. Photo by Dan Dickison.
spring when two established sailing businesses joined forces. The UK-based OnDeck Group, which offers a broad range of sailing services (including instruction, charters, adventure sails, and yacht management) in Europe and the Caribbean, effectively established a base in the United States when Speer and its principals agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Mt. Pleasant, SC-based Ocean Sailing Academy. OSA, as it is known, is a homegrown sailing school and charter operation with a solid reputation for comprehensive instructional programs. Both businesses have been in existence for just over a dozen years. This marriage was actually Speer’s brainchild. As a former real estate developer, he carefully brokered the deal. “I’ve always said that if I could find a sailing firm that was run like a business, was staffed properly, and did more than just one thing, I would jump in,” he recalls. In 2008, Speer invited OnDeck’s principal executives to Charleston and introduced them to the local sailing industry. He effectively sold them on the potential of the Holy City as a foothold for getting OnDeck into the U.S. sailing market. “The thing about the sailing community in Charleston,” explains Speer, “is, if you just roll into town, you don’t see it. It’s under the radar. So, what we did was show them the depth of the sailing here, Charleston’s maritime history, and the significance of sailing to this beautiful, water-centric city.” It went over well. “Instinctively,” he says, “they knew that in order to really leverage what they’d built in Europe and the Caribbean and become a bona fide international brand, they’d need a base in the U.S., and Charleston was an easy sell.” For Speer, the acquisition of OSA was an ideal option. “Ned Goss, the owner-operator of OSA, had established a www.southwindsmagazine.com
both sides of the Atlantic. With a fleet of boats ranging from Farr 65s to Jeanneau 37s, OnDeck teaches the full spectrum of courses from the Royal Yachting Association’s training manual. In addition, it offers race training, charters, transatlantic crossings, and opportunities to participate in regattas and distance races such as the Fastnet Race. For example, says Speer, the company will have various models available at eight separate Caribbean regattas this year. So, would-be competitors can charter an entire vessel for an event such as the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, or simply book a single slot on board. That’s the kind of adaptive approach that Speer intends to employ with OnDeck Charleston. Since last spring’s merger, the company has continued OSA’s panoply of offerings, which range from US SAILING-certified classes to family sailing lessons, recreational harbor races, performance sailing clinics, team-building programs, and bareboat and skippered charters. Soon, however, OSA’s clients will begin choosing from the OnDeck menu of courses. And Speer intends to add online courses, corporate hospitality programs, yacht brokerage, yacht management and eventually, what he calls Racing Farr 65s with OnDeck in the Caribbean. Photo courtesy OnDeck. interval ownership opportunities (also known as fractional ownership). “One of our primary goals,” he explains, “is to open up OnDeck to purchase a new fleet of boats would have been sailing to everyone, and open up competitive sailing to in the millions, with the high probability of losing money novices who haven’t experienced the sport. That’s why we’re for the first several years.” Already, says Speer, OnDeck so committed to the Charleston to Bermuda Race.” As it turns Charleston is turning a profit, and he anticipates significant out, OnDeck Group U.S. (a parent firm for OnDeck expansion over time. Charleston) has partnered with the South Carolina Maritime Expansion, it turns out, is a signature element of the Foundation to host and manage the entire event. Speer has OnDeck business formula. Throughout the past dozen already hired a race director and staff to promote and organyears, this company has developed a slew of successful sailize the contest, which is scheduled to start on May 20, 2011. ing programs that its employees administer at four bases on “We’re planning to bring in our four Farr 65s for the race,” he says. “And we’re offering the entire boat, or individual berths. Say a corporation wanted to charter one of these, we’ll supply everything that they’ll need including safety gear, foul-weather gear, provisioning, and they get the SERVING experience of a lifetime.” Individuals, says Speer, can grab a berth on board one of these behemoths—along with a couple of days of training before the race—for $2,600 apiece. Speer also plans to make some of the company’s Farr 40s available Wayne Canning, AMS on the same basis for Charleston Race Week in mid-April. Yacht Surveyor & Consultant In addition, OnDeck Group U.S. is also sponsoring Brad Project Management Van Liew’s entry in the globe-girdling Velux 5 Oceans Race, which is currently under way and scheduled to stop over in POWER & SAIL UP T0 100’ Charleston in May. For Speer, this is simply a further “indiPRE-PURCHASE & INSURANCE SURVEYS cator of our commitment to the sport.” Commitment is the operative term here. OnDeck and PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR MAJOR REFITS Speer have staked a big bet with their Charleston venture. If SPECIALIZING IN OLDER FIBERGLASS BOATS this “beta site” works out as planned and spawns other U.S. 910-231-5874 bases for the company, sailors elsewhere will begin seeing Wayne_canning@hotmail.com those Farr boats in their home waters – along with that yelWILMINGTON, NC 28409 low and black insignia. Don’t worry. It’s not an invasion; it’s an expansion. And if the formula is right, it should end up www.4ABetterBoat.com • www.Projectboat.info benefiting not just OnDeck, but the sport as well. An Online Community for those Restoring Dreams strong following among his clientele,” he explains. “His company had essentially taught sailing to 1,000 people a year, and in the process they developed a very positive image in the marketplace. In addition, the start-up costs for
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1999 Catalina 38 By Linda Evans
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The Catalina 380 sailing wing and wing.
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e bought our Catalina 380, Bonnie Christine, in 1999. Built that year, she was Hull #200 of this line of Catalinas. After sailing her that first summer, we knew that if we ever got divorced, there would be a serious custody battle over her. Indeed, we both felt as elated as though we had given birth the day we took delivery on her. We bought a cake and had our two sons and daughter (for whom the boat is named) join us for her shakedown cruise. We wanted them to love the new baby as much as we did. We had compared other production boats, but were drawn to the Catalinas because of the open floor plan, storage capacity, ease of handling and affordability. We like to cruise with friends and family, and this boat had two large, comfortable cabins, a roomy cabin, and a spacious cockpit. When we took delivery, she looked very pretty dressed in captain’s navy dodger and Bimini. Her 155 percent Genoa also had matching canvas on the sacrificial roller furling sail cover. Down below, the woodwork is stained a light golden color, and I chose blue micro-suede for the cabin cushions. There are plenty of windows, so it is always bright during the daytime. I love the L-shaped galley with its double sink, 12-volt refrigerator, gimbaled three-burner stove, and deep dry locker. I did not want a microwave¸ and certainly thought it would be silly to give up one of the three food lockers to accommodate one. Instead, I made modifications inside the cabinets to make room for all our food, adding a drawer and some shelves. Over the sink was a single shelf. We borrowed an idea I had seen on the Catalina 380 association’s Web site and enclosed it in acrylic. That shelf is now a cabinet with two shelves and holds all my dishes, freeing up the cabinets for food. We customized cutting boards to use on top of the stove and over the sink, giving me more counter space as I need it. Two people can comfortably prepare a meal together, as often happens when I bring friends aboard. Although the aft cabin where we sleep has a low ceiling, we like it for many reasons. Having two ways to gain access (port side you enter through the galley, starboard through the head) means you won’t be in each other’s way. You can walk around the foot of the queen-size bed, so we don’t have to climb over each other in the middle of the night. These were huge selling points for us. We each have our own cedar-lined closets, a deep locker and plenty of shelf space. He gets the port side, and had a friend make acrylic dividers for his shelf to store his many gadgets and technical books. I get the starboard side and sacrificed half of my shelf to accommodate the watermaker. We cut through the fiberglass under the sofas and gained even more storage space. We added a memory foam mattress to our bed, and because the room is dark in the mornings, some days I just don’t want to get out of bed, it is so comfortable! Another selling point was the head with its enclosed shower, separate from the toilet. There is a huge wet locker inside the shower. The vanity under the sink holds a surprising amount of items. Behind the toilet there is room for some of the components that make up our watermaker. The forward cabin is the guest quarters. There is a huge bed, a sink and a cedar-lined closet. We modified the factory’s four drawers under the bed, converting them to shelves. We “recycled” the drawer fronts, added piano hinges and now the doors swing down, revealing loads of storage space. He gets the port side for tools and spare parts; I get the starboard side for extra provisions. SOUTHWINDS December 2010
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The main salon has a U-shaped settee with a table that seats four comfortably. It drops down to become a double berth.
Under the mattress there is even more storage space on top of one of the three water tanks. She carries 96 gallons of water, which gets us through several days. The main salon has a U-shaped settee with a table that four people sit comfortably around for meals. It drops down to become a bed that sleeps two. We hang out there while we watch movies. Opposite the settee is a nice sofa that could sleep another person. Behind both sitting areas are shelves and cabinets for storage, and under the seats is more
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The L-shaped galley with its double sink, 12-volt refrigerator, gimbaled three-burner stove, and deep dry locker.
storage for tools or provisions. We added the Force 10 propane heater and it keeps us toasty when the weather gets chilly. The navigation station houses our radar repeater, a stereo system and a flat screen TV. We removed the chair that was factory-installed and built a cabinet under the table. This is where Billy keeps his diving equipment and extra fishing tackle. The 42-HP Westerbeke diesel is under the cabin stairs and is easily accessed either from the galley or aft cabin side for maintenance. We installed a remote oil filter to make oil changes easier. When just motoring, we set the RPMs at 2400 and get about 7 knots, conditions permitting. We tend to motorsail a lot, as we often need to get long distances before sundown. With either sail up, we can set the RPMs to 1800 and not lose any speed. Out in the spacious cockpit, there is plenty of room for guests or just lounging. On either side at the stern are two “thrones”; I sit there like a queen as we sail along. We splurged last year and invested in closed cell cushions for the benches. The vinyl and poly-foam factory ones had seen better days. The walk-through transom makes boarding easy and is perfect for when we go scuba diving. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off. Down below in the lazarette, we added our Entec West generator on the port side. On the starboard side are massive amounts of extra gear, which we keep sorted in heavy canvas bags to make for quick unloading if maintenance needs to be done to the generator or steering system. On the deck it is easy to move around. Catalina rigged the stays close to the cabin walls so the gangway is nice and wide. We can run forward quickly if we have to, but there is also room to stow our two bikes, as well as room for me to do yoga in the fresh ocean air. Her length overall is 39’ 6” and she has a beam of 12’ 3”. Her mast height is 57’ with all the gadgets, so we can easily make it under the bridges of the ICW. She has a wing keel and draws 5’ 6”, allowing us to sail through the shallow waters of the Bahamas. Factory specs tell us she displaces 19,500 pounds, and we estimate all our gear probably adds another 3,000. We had the factory install Raymarine electronics: RC520 chart plotter, ST600R autopilot and ST60 sailing instru-
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ADDITIONS: • Spectra watermaker • Airbreeze wind generator • Spinnaker pole and mast mount • Double bow roller for CQR and Bruce anchors • 180’ 5/16 chain • Entec West generator, rear lazarette • Television and DVD player • Force 10 propane heater • Second pump for rinsing the holding tank after emptying, (also serves as anchor wash-down pump) • Bus heater tapped into cooling system of engine for free heat while motoring
Out in the spacious cockpit, there is plenty of room for guests or just lounging.
ments. Later we added the Raymarine RL70 radar and a repeater chart plotter RL1250 (our “big screen color TV”). We are more cruisers than racers, but we are very satisfied with her speed, even in light wind. For her 10th birthday, we had new sails made, got rid of the 155 percent Genoa (which never reefed to our liking) and bought a 135 percent Genoa. We find this genny perfect for the type of sailing we like to do—and in a blow, just a corner of sail holds us steady. Our homeport is Scituate, MA. We sail mostly in New England waters and have gone as far north as Bar Harbor, ME. But our dream was to go cruising down the East Coast and over to the Bahamas. We wanted to explore this country from the water as well as spend a few winters in a warmer climate. Our first trip down the ICW and to the Bahamas was in 2003, and we went again in 2004, venturing a little farther south each time. We stayed home for a few winters, and in the fall of 2009, we headed south again. This year we made it all the way to Long Island in the Exumas. Bonnie Christine handled beautifully during this time and every sailing season in between. I barely missed the comforts of our own home. We estimate we have put over 35,000 nautical miles under her keel since we bought her. It may not have always been smooth sailing, but it’s fair to say that all our trips have been fun-filled and action-packed. In 1998, the 380 was named Boat of the Year by Cruising World magazine. In 2003, they retired that series. In its place are the 385 and the 390. But we think designer Gerry Douglas had it right when he designed the 380. We always check out the new boats at the boat shows, and we just like our cabin layout much better. Some things I wish this boat had? A second head would be nice. Air-conditioning. In-the-mast furling. A cockpit enclosure. A fully stocked wine cellar. But just as she is today, she is perfect for cruising and living aboard. And we have way too much fun with her to even think about getting a divorce! News & Views for Southern Sailors
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The Stone Crab Kids South Carolina’s Youngest Research Team By Capt. Marty Spivey
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n a desire to enhance my children’s education, I purchased a couple of blue crab traps for them. It seemed like a relatively innocent parental decision. Who knew the adventure on which we were about to embark? Timing is everything is the realm of happenstance. It just so happened that after my kids’ (Josiah, 11, AnnahBelle, 10, and Sarah, 8) first buttery taste of stone crab meat, they refocused their interest from blue crab to stone crab. And we started calling and e-mailing the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) with curious stone crab questions. And, it just so happened that at the same time, SCDNR lost its funding for a stone crab research project with just one more year of data to collect. And someone at SCDNR thought, “Hey, let’s ask those pesky kids that keep bugging us with all those questions if they would take over the research project.” Which led to the parents of these young Sarah records data as her siblings measure claws, determine gender, identify by-catch, etc. researchers saying yes without thinking this all the way through! And, off ously thought I could do this with three kids—two of which we go on a great family, learning, working adventure. almost weighed less than the pot they were pulling. Let me What’s to think about? Dad is a former commercial reiterate … I didn’t think this all the way through. In fact, I fisherman. He knows the ropes. Mom is a competent homedidn’t think this through at all! school teacher. She’s always looking for ways to inspire. Allow me to offer one small example of how crabbing And the kids certainly have the drive and energy. What kid with kids (two of which are little girls) differs from the wouldn’t love to have a boat for a classroom? Clearly, a “no“norm.” When I was commercial fishing, I gave no thought brainer” … right? Right? If we had known what lay ahead, as to where my “striker” would relieve himself when nature we may have never said yes. Thank the Lord we didn’t called. That’s the function of a boating accessory that would know, because this has been the experience of a lifetime. later be re-named a “swim deck.” But with little girls, Fishing for blue crab is a relatively simple operation. Daddy (aka Capt. Dad) had some issues to resolve. The typical crabbing operation consists of a captain and a Soooo…after acquiring permits, licenses, traps, and a helper known as a striker. A flat-bottom vessel equipped with mud rails provides stability as well as tracking straight against the current. Pots would be set in a straight line allowing the captain to set a course and speed to coincide with the pace of harvesting. While traveling up current, the buoy is snagged. The line is either pulled by hand or placed in a mechanical puller. When the pot reaches the surface, the hatch is opened and the crabs are dumped out onto a sorting table. The trap is re-baited and reset right about the same time as the next buoy appears along the starboard side. This method is commonly called leap-frogging. While one man pulls the next pot, the second man (usually the striker) grades and sorts the crab. As the grading table is cleared, the next trap is ready to be dumped. And that process is repeated, hundreds and hundreds of time each day. It is hard, grueling work that lends a crabber a handshake that will drop mere mortals to their knees. And I seriNews & Views for Southern Sailors
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The “Stone Crab Kids” work the deck while a local camera crew captures the action. AnnahBelle joyfully and stylishly harvests claws.
larger boat, I began to train my pygmy crew in the rigors of stone crab fishing. The first lesson is one to remember. The largest dynameters made to record a human’s gripping strength has a maximum output rating of 300 psi. A goodsize American alligator can chomp down on its prey just above 5000 psi. And a stone crab is capable of generating a crushing vice of 19,000 pounds per square inch. Most “ole” stone crab fisherman are permanently missing at least one fingernail, a mark of the trade that I was not willing to impose upon my kids. A staple of the stone crab’s diet is oysters. They walk up to an oyster, latch on and literally crush the shell. Hence, some intense lessons at how to han-
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dle stone crab were essential. Also lying about is 70 feet of line coiled about the deck with a heavy pot tied to one end. With six small children’s feet ambling around, a lesson in getting caught in the bite of a line was in order. It turns out that their hands were much more vulnerable than their feet. The heavy gloves required to protect my kids’ hands from claws, the abrasive mud that collects on the line and the mollusks that attach themselves to the trap make handling the line cumbersome and awkward. That little revelation, along with the fact that the traps were too heavy for the kids to bring aboard while the boat was moving, yielded another adaptation. We were going to have to be dead in the water. Rigging, baiting, setting pots, hooking the buoy, all went fairly smoothly. Retrieving the trap was another story entirely. Professional crabbers can work a trap and be on the next trap in about 90 to 120 seconds. It takes my kids that long to figure out whose turn it is to snag the next buoy. Getting the pot back on the boat was just too much for them—initially. However, with some time and practice, Josiah got to where he could wrestle pots back on the boat. Now we’re making some progress. Harvesting claws. Crabs, blue crab as well as stone crab, have an amazing ability to regenerate a new claw after one or both have been lost, either by harvesting or being broken off by a predator. Much like a lizard uses its tail as a way to avoid capture, a crab can retract its muscles and release its claw without harm to the host. The red fish, cobia, shark, octopus, etc., gets the claw meat, and the crab escapes to its lair. By emulating the action of a predator, the claw can be manipulated in such a way as to remove the claw without harming the crab. However, do it wrong and the crab will likely bleed to death. Try telling your child that they have to keep killing crabs until they master the technique. Typically, on a commercial fishing vessel the deckhands don’t cry. We are not the typical crabbing vessel. Tears are optional aboard the F/V Dirt Claw’d. There were obstacles to contend with, but the Stone Crab Kids have had a blast conducting this research project for SCDNR. And we, yes, we, have all learned so much. So much so, that we have put together a presentation that the kids share with various groups. Within the presentation are fun facts such as: Tidal systems were created in such a way that differing types of decaying matter and toxins are worked down deep into the www.southwindsmagazine.com
Stone crab research isn’t all magazine articles and TV appearances. It is dirty and exhausting work.
mud and captured in the boggy layers. Even as nature’s toxins are supplemented by local industries, this natural method of collection and encapsulation plays an important role in keeping our waterways and estuaries clean. Because the stone crab dig down far deeper in the mud and do not migrate as do blue crab, stone crab are a natural barometer of the levels of various toxins in the mud. As the water warms and the stone crab begin to emerge from the depths,
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SMALL BOAT REVIEW
The Ensign By Jabbo Gordon
The Ensign under sail. Photo courtesy Tom Richards.
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You catch his drift. He wants to build a 22-foot ketch and call it Ketch 22 after the book by a similar name. But if he ever buys an Ensign class boat, your scribe has already decided to name it Pulver from the book and movie, Mister Roberts. Ah, the Ensign. That 22-foot, 6-inch vessel, which was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2002, is the largest class, by far, of full-keel one-design sailboats in North America. The classic daysailer/racer has 47 active fleets scattered from the East Coast through the Rocky Mountains. Her waterline length is 16 feet, nine inches and the beam is seven feet. She displaces 3,000 pounds and has a draft of three feet. The combined sail area, main and jib, is 290 square feet. If you go to the Web site, www.ensignclass.org, you will discover a plethora of information including a list of officers and fleets as well as schedules, technical advice and even a classified section for those who want to buy or sell an Ensign. Oh yes, there is a photo gallery and a page of history. Carl Alberg designed the boat, and Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, RI, manufactured 1,776 boats from 1962 through 1983. When Pearson Yachts went out of business, the Ensign Class Association bought the fiberglass molds and the rights to build the boats. Zeke Durica refurbished the molds, established Ensign Spars, Inc., in Dunedin, FL, and became the licensed builder in 1999. He completed his first boat in 2001 and since then, Durica has built about 30. For every boat he completes, the class association receives a royalty. “I actually started with mold number 2,000 because I started construction in the year 2000,” he explained. “So there is a separation in hull numbers.” Durica can build one in about eight weeks under ideal conditions, and a new Ensign costs from $35,000 (without www.southwindsmagazine.com
A beautifully built Ensign with classic. wood cockpit and wood tiller. Photo by Zeke Durica.
The Ensign on a trailer, showing her classic lines and full keel. Photo by Zeke Durica.
sails) to $38,000 and up, depending on how many bells and whistles the skipper wants. Ensign Spars also has an arrangement with area companies to provide the sails. Used Ensigns are available for anywhere from $8,000 to $14,000, and they appear to hold their value, partially because they seem to keep their competitive edge. Older boats just keep on winning races. One of the association’s objectives is to promote and to develop racing. The class now holds four regional championships, a midwinter championship and a national cham-
pionship regatta every year. The 2010 nationals featured seven races for 40 boats on a lake near Cedarville, MI, last Aug. 15-19, and Durica won it. Not only was this the first time he had won the title, but he did it with a New Ensign Classic that he built and which he borrowed from Joel Birkmeier of Cedarville. In addition, a new boat had never won a national title. “I had finished in the top five several times and in the top seven probably 10 or 12 times,” Durica said. “But we put it all together this year.”
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SMALL BOAT REVIEW Durica belongs to Fleet 69, which is homeported in Dunedin, FL, along with six or seven other active skippers most of whom keep their vessels in city marine slips. Regulations require all boats to motor out to the bay, but a two-horsepower outboard is sufficient to the task. “Our numbers grow when the snow birds come down from up north,” he said. “And St. Joseph’s Sound is a perfect place to sail.” All Florida fleets are part of the class’ Region IV, which covers competition from Colorado to the Caribbean. Another regional hotbed of Ensigns is Fleet 2, which sails on Galveston Bay near Houston. That group consistently puts 12 boats on the line for any given race. Appreciated by former dinghy sailors and cruisers alike, the Ensign skipper usually recruits three others to race with him or her. Since it has no lifelines, Ensign sailors often employ dinghy tactics such as hiking-out, roll-tacking and popping the chute off the wind. Another association objective is to promote the vessel as a family boat for recreational sailing. The Ensign has a large cockpit that can hold eight easily. The vessel is a comfortable day sailer, especially when using a working jib. For cruisers, an owner might equip his Ensign with a roller furling genoa. “You have all this room,” Durica said. “You sail in an Ensign rather than on one. That is why some people call it a little big boat. It’s also popular because of the way it sails. It’s smooth and there’s no weather helm. You can steer it with two fingers.” “I think the Ensign has beautiful lines,” said Elizabeth Brincklow, Durica’s wife of 25 years. “It has the same look as a larger boat.” Brincklow served as class secretary before being elected the association’s commodore in 2005 for a two-year term. She also is in charge of foredeck on the Durica vessel but can race any of the four positions. “At the same time, it is a family boat,” she said. “Our class has an age range from late 20s into the 80s. And it (the class) is being refreshed by younger people coming in.” L.K. Bradley of nearby Palm Harbor, FL, calls the Ensign a classic sailboat. “It’s maintained its popularity through the years,” he said. “The Ensign is a fun and easy boat to sail. It will forgive you of many indiscretions. That’s why the Ensign is a good platform for teaching.” A US SAILING-certified instructor and instructor trainer, Bradley adds that the Ensign is very seaworthy. “That full length, low keel will get you through some pretty nasty stuff,” he commented. “Yet, if you run aground, it is relatively easy to get off. “You might want to hide your face, but you don’t have to hide your wallet. It can be like Humphrey Bogart said in the movie African Queen. You can look, but don’t laugh or you can’t come back.” The Ensign’s rudder also attaches to the full-length keel, and that feature can help the vessel navigate safely through a sea of crab pots, always something to watch for especially in Gulf of Mexico waters and adjacent bays. Bradley admits that the Ensign is not light and it has “enough lead in its butt to keep you standing up if you make a mistake. You have to hike to be competitive, but that is uncomfortable because of the coaming around the cockpit. In addition, it doesn’t have a head.” 54
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Down below, in the forward cuddy cabin. Photo by Zeke Durica.
But Bradley had one for eight years and would still be sailing one if it were not for a couple of heart attacks. He has also owned a variety of other boats including a Sunfish and a Y-Flyer. Durica, on the other hand, has owned very few other class boats. His company’s slogan is, “The Ensign Classic may not be the first boat you purchase, but it will be last boat you own.” To say that he likes an Ensign would be a monumental understatement. “I guess that over the years, I’ve owned 50,” he estimated. “It’s been crazy, but I hold the class record for number of boats owned. I’ll buy an older one, refurbish it and then sell it. I try to do one at a time, but sometimes, I’ve had as many as three or four.” Rick Snell of the Houston Yacht Club praises the camaraderie that is apparent among the class members. “There’s lot of cooperation,” he said. “Everybody wants everyone to be better. For example, we tell newcomers that the Ensign should be sailed flat. For racing, it’s critical.” Snell also commented on maintenance, saying that it really depends on the boat owner. “The Ensign could be high maintenance for racers, and for those who have older, restored boats, there’s always a lot of tweaking going on,” he said. “But for cruisers, there may not be much.” In conclusion, let’s go back to this name business. Dean Snyder of Houston’s Fleet 2 has won the national championship four times and owned a 1967 model before he bought his current Ensign in 1980. He had left a big oil company to join a small, three-person company. “Since the Ensign is a little boat, my wife and I agreed to call it Little Oil, although she still worked for big oil,” Snyder said. Snell’s boat is burgundy in color and because he has traveled extensively in Italy, it was no big mystery as to why he named it Chianti. “I get a nudge or two that I better not ‘whine’ about racing since my boat was named for a wine,” he added. Durica’s current personal boat is called Vision for a very good reason. Her sail number? 2020. A native of San Diego, CA, Jabbo Gordon, 74, grew up in North Carolina and Florida where he learned to sail at age 11. He is retired from the Navy and is a US SAILING-certified instructor and instructor trainer, as well as club race officer. Gordon holds a OPUV license with the Coast Guard and is administrator and an instructor with the Venice Youth Boating Association. www.southwindsmagazine.com
COOKING ONBOARD
By Robbie Johnson Robbie Johnson lives aboard a steel Tahiti Ketch and is the author of Gourmet Underway – A Sailor’s Cookbook. Order his book at www.gourmetunderway.com.
Not Your Everyday Bean Meals BLACK-EYED PEA AND SPINACH FRICASSEE From the French, the word “fricassee” means to stew cut-up pieces of poultry or meat in a gravy. It is nothing more than the technique of braising in a small amount of liquid over low, simmering heat. In this recipe, the liquid is water and wine seasoned with onion, garlic, a little butter, and salt and pepper. The meal is finished with crisply-fried bacon crumbled over as a garnish. This simple, uncomplicated recipe serves six. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight (or pressurecooked for 15 minutes) and drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds spinach, stemmed and shredded 1 medium tomato, seeded, peeled and chopped ¼ cup dry white wine 3 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained on paper towel and crumbled Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste PREPARATION: (1) I have a large (10-inch), high-sided skillet that I use for this recipe. A large kettle or stockpot will also work. Combine the
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peas, onions and garlic, then add water to cover the peas by at least 2 inches. Pressure-cook the black-eyed peas in 15 minutes, or simmer over low heat for somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes until the peas are tender. The actual cooking time varies depending upon the freshness of the dried peas. Drain and set peas aside, keeping them warm. (2) In the now empty skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the washed and shredded spinach. Don’t add any water; just use the water clinging to the spinach leaves from the washing; cook spinach about 3-4 minutes, or until it is wilted. (3) Now, add the tomato, wine and the reserved black-eyed peas. Simmer uncovered, stirring until very hot and the tomato is beginning to soften (about 3-4 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with crumbled bacon.
BLACK AND WHITE CHICKEN CHILI Not like any “chili” you’ve ever eaten! No ground beef, no red kidney beans, no tomatoes or tomato sauce, and no Mexican chili powder. But believe me, this dish will blow you away! In real-life sailing aboard my Tahiti ketch, I have chicken that I have “canned” with my pressure cooker, and I use my pressure cooker to cook dried beans. The only supermarket item in this recipe is the frozen corn, but I’ve never had any trouble finding fresh corn on the cob for sale in native markets down island. So, this makes a great onthe-go meal for sailors under way. Serves four sailors. INGREDIENTS: 1½ boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ -inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1½ teaspoon dried oregano 1½ teaspoon ground cumin 4 cups chicken broth (bouillon cubes and water okay, too) 1 can (15-oz.) cannellini beans (white kidney beans). Try Goya brand 1 can (15-oz.) black beans (I usually have left-over pressurecooked ones) 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed (or one 10 oz. can kernels, like Green Giant) 2 fresh jalapeno chile peppers seeded and chopped (or one 8-oz. can, drained) PREPARATION: (1) Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until smoking, toss in chicken chunks and brown on all sides (5 minutes), then transfer to a plate. (2) Heat remaining oil in pot, add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring to loosen any chicken stuck to bottom of pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until onion softens, then stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cooking for 30 seconds more. (3) Stir in broth, scraping bottom, and return chicken to pot, then simmer and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, and when cool, shred with a fork and return to chili; now add beans, corn and chiles, then simmer for 15 minutes. Finish by stirring in cilantro, and serve. SOUTHWINDS December 2010
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Keel Cancer on a Cast Iron Keel “As the boat lifted from the water, we were immediately faced with one of the worst cases of corrosion and material loss to the keel that I have ever seen.”
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ver the years, I have seen more keels than I want to think about. The keel is an extremely important part of your boat and contributes largely to the ballast, safety and handling of the vessel. There are numerous variations of keel design, all with specific intended purposes. At one end of the spectrum are the high aspect racing keels with extended bulbs and wing configurations that promote lift and decrease parasitic drag. On the other end of the spectrum are the full keels designed for oceangoing vessels that offer a much higher degree of stability. Most recreational sailboats have a modified keel that is much shorter in relation to the fore and aft component of the vessel. Today, the centerboard has fallen by the wayside to a new style of keel, which takes the modified keel design and adds a ballast bulb to the bottom of the keel allowing the keel reach to be shortened. These are termed as “shallow water draft keels.” These keels offer the sailor a good flexibility for coastal cruising, without too much of a performance loss from a traditional deeper keel. Recently, I had a customer who came in for bottom maintenance to his 30-footer. As the boat lifted from the water, we were immediately faced with one of the worst cases of corrosion and material loss to the keel that I have ever seen. As you can see from the picture, a large section on the starboard side was heavily pocked with material loss. The port side was not as bad. The aft-trailing edge of the keel where it connects to the foot was actually gone. My first inclination was some serious galvanic corrosion, but lead should hold up pretty well. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the keel was actually made of cast iron. A cast iron keel required special attention when preparing the keel for paint. Without a good epoxy sealer to keep the saltwater from contacting the metal, it will quickly corrode and in this
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case, exfoliation was present. The owner said the keel did not look like this two years ago when it was last hauled. Why would a boat manufacturer put on a cast iron keel instead of a lead keel? The simple answer is cost. A keel made out of lead for this boat would cost close to $30,000 dollars, while a cast iron one cost $10,000. As the market for boats continues to strain and price points increasingly drive the market, it is fair to say that boat manufacturers have to come up with ways to reduce cost while keeping the vessel design within the standards. Now for those of you who have a cast iron keel, don’t panic. All that is required is some vigilance and proper maintenance. Obviously, the previous paint job was not done correctly. Another important consideration was the condition of the keel bolts. If water penetrated the seam where the keel mates to the foot, there can be corrosion and subsequent failure of the keel bolts, which would be potentially catastrophic for the vessel. A torque check on the nuts was in order, and for this particular bolt size the book called for 100 foot/pounds of torque. Check with your manufacturer for the specific torque setting for your size bolt and nuts. If the nut breaks torque, then further investigation is required since the nut can loosen due to keel movement. Monitoring and checking the keel and nuts periodically goes a long way towards preventing this type of condition on cast iron keels. In order to effect this repair, I had to remove the loose material and clean off the rust. That entailed chiseling, wire wheel and blasting. Once the area was free of corrosion, I immediately applied an Ospho treatment (www.ospho.com) to bind the exposed metal. Once the Ospho dries, the next step is to apply several coats of an underwater metal primer. Once cured, the cosmetic repairs can begin, using epoxy mixed with fairing fillers over several applications until the area where material loss occurred is filled. The trick here is mixing small amounts of epoxy allowing it to stiffen to the point where it will not sag as you apply it to the vertical surface. Your mixture should be the consistency of peanut butter, and as it tacks up, you can add subsequent thin coats until you achieve the desired level. Before the paste dries, you can take a file and shape the material, removing excessive buildup, which will www.southwindsmagazine.com
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The finished product.
ate issue is to stop the corrosion. Once that is done, it is really up to the owner whether the cosmetic steps will be accomplished. Stopping the corrosion and preventing future corrosion by the proper application of an epoxy primer goes a long way to keeping your cast iron keel free of defects. make the sanding process easier. The repair was then shaped with files and sanding blocks to achieve the proper profile. More underwater primer was applied and then the anti-fouling paint as the last step in the repair. While the initial damage to the keel looked very ominous, the strength of the keel was not affected. That strength rests solely on the integrity of the keel bolts and the seal between the keel and the foot. The most immedi-
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CRUISING SOUTHERN FLORIDA NORTH TO MARCO ISLAND: PART I OF II:
Florida Bay to Cape Sable By Rebecca Burg
“Hey, let’s sail to Marco Island,” suggested Neil, a fellow cruiser who’d grown restless after a seasonal layover. “Hmmm, I’m not sure if I want to go there!” Capt. Bill said, stepping backward. The wild Florida Keys backcountry.
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nsure at first, I made a noncommittal squeaking noise and shrugged. Southerly cruisers are familiar with Marco Island’s reputation and its behavior toward visiting boaters in the recent past. The city had severely regulated anchoring, and marine police were known to visit boats on an unreasonably frequent schedule. One mariner who’d had enough took the anchoring matter to court and won the case (more details in Part II). It was difficult to fathom an island city actually being that obtuse. No waterfront business in its right mind would deliberately strive to eliminate an entire segment of money-spending potential customers. There had to be more to this puzzling story. Our usual buddy cruiser, Capt. Bill, gracefully ducked out of the trip by being in the midst of major projects on his ketch, Defiant. The possibility of incessant police harassment was too unappealing for this veteran cruiser. Feeling brave and eager for some long-haul sailing, my single-handed Bayfield 31, Angel, along with Neil and his Cape Dory 25, Astrid, were prepared for action. With updated charts, I plotted a course toward southwest Florida. We’d sail around the Florida Keys and into Florida Bay. In sightseeing mode, we’d travel along Cape Sable and the mangrove-rich Ten Thousand Islands. The entire area is a remote, nature lover’s paradise. It was early summer, the edge of a season that typically provides bugs, intense heat, sudden thunderstorms and uncertain winds. As sailboats, we were pushing it, especially since Astrid’s outboard, awaiting parts and repair, wasn’t functioning. With Astrid’s strict dependence on wind and the weather gamble that this time of year brings, I wondered how this trip would develop. The bayside of the Keys is shallow, about 10-15 feet near the three-nautical-mile line. Strong wind from the west or northerly directions will stack the water into an uncomfortable, potentially dangerous chop. South to east wind is preferable. Bottom terrain is carpeted with sea grass, and water clarity is best during the warmer months. In winter, www.southwindsmagazine.com
Neil and Astrid, his 1975 Cape Dory 25, sailing across Florida Bay.
the seas tend to be clouded with silt stirred up from wave action. After rounding Key West, we rode a southerly breeze for an easy, one-tack day behind the island chain. Before sunset, as the wind gradually faded, Astrid and Angel anchored north of the middle keys. Before sunrise the next day, an isolated thunderstorm to our south exuded a vigorous 20-25 knot downdraft. Bows still pointed into the wind; both boats dragged backwards in tandem. Having no other landmarks and using each other to judge our relative positions, we were unsure if we were dragging or not. Our anchors, unable to bite into anything substantial, were freely combing through a gelatinous glop layered over a hard bottom. Chagrined, Neil and I pulled in our ineffectual gear, hoisted sail and rode the downdraft’s tail end into Florida Bay. Under dawn’s golden glow, Neil made coffee while Angel kept pace nearby. A vast pool about 9-12 feet deep, the bay’s easternmost navigable edge is denoted with lighted markers. Schooner Bank, Oxfoot Bank and, yes, First National Bank, define the bay’s east side. This edge is a gunkholer’s dream and careful navigation is necessary. Since the area is part of the protected Everglades National Park, the public is allowed only on designated landing areas. Some charts may show these zones with nonstandard camping or tent symbols. For example, we could land the dinghy for the day on Carl Ross Key’s northern side, but not set foot on Sandy Key, Clive Key or the suggestively shaped Dildo Key. So far, we were lucky to have wind, though it shifted toward our back sides as the day progressed and we rolled
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past the flat expanse of Cape Sable. This wild area is covered with trees and edged with sand, and landing areas along its southerly face invite boaters to enjoy an uncrowded day at the beach. Thunderstorms frequently take shape over the Everglades during the warm season, and these storms may drift offshore. Insects also prevail in the warmer months. Winter is the best time to explore the sheltered creeks and rivers that twist inland and into the park. We expected bugs, but not the quarter-sized black horseflies that buzzed our cockpits while we were still two miles off Cape Sable. Then, two honey bees crash-landed in my hair and clothes. Angel swerved out of control while I interrupted our smooth sailing moment with a wild, rather panicked strip dance. Angel’s sails flapping, I could hear Astrid on the radio asking if everything was all right. Despite my uncool reaction, the bees found freedom without incident, and I explained what happened to my concerned comrade. We anchored in Ponce de Leon Bay, seeking protection from the Gulf’s swell, yet away from the bug-infested shore. Snorkel gear strapped on, Neil splashed into the semitranslucent brown waters, which are naturally colored by the copious amounts of plant matter from the Everglades. (So far we had not encountered any oil or oily residue from the spill in the northern part of the Gulf.) Below us, Neil found a clay-like, hard packed bottom with fair holding only after he reset his Bruce anchor by hand. My 27-pound Bulwagga, backed in by Angel’s diesel, had set with only one fluke, so Neil fixed that as well. Watching him, I wondered how far Florida’s alligators might venture out from the surrounding grass jungle. Luckily, the only aggressive meateaters were those giant horseflies that swirled around Neil’s head as he swam. When one managed to bite, the pain and resultant bloody spot was so disturbing that Neil, howling, leapt out of the water and scrambled for the safety of Angel’s covered cockpit. And I thought my earlier bee dance had been wild. It was a peaceful overnight respite, and by morning, a firm sailing wind took us toward the legendary Ten Thousand Islands. Stay tuned for Part II in this series: Ten Thousand Islands, Cape Romano’s mysterious navigation aids and Marco Island’s friendlier new face. SOUTHWINDS December 2010
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PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES FOR RECREATIONAL CRAFT:
TYPES & USES By Wayne Canning
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ersonal Flotation Devices (PFDs), more commonly known as life vests, are wearable or throwable devices designed to help keep a person in the water afloat. The USCG requires vessels carry one PFD for each person onboard. It does not matter what type of craft, or the type of propulsion; each person onboard must have his or her own PFD. Any craft 16 feet or over (except canoes and kayaks) must have at least one throwable PFD as well. Additionally, children under 13 years of age are required to wear a PFD when above decks. Some states will have a different age limit that will supersede the federal law, so if boating with young children, it is best to check with local agencies about what laws may apply. Different types of PFDs are designed for different conditions and uses. Understanding the differences will help in making the right selection for your specific type of boating. Inherently Buoyant PFDs This means the part that keeps you afloat is buoyant without having to be inflated. Life vests of this type were originally
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made using cork and balsa wood blocks. Later these were replaced with kapok. Sealed in vinyl plastic packets, kapok is a water-resistant natural fiber found in tropical tree pods. One problem with kapok is that the vinyl packets can be punctured. This can lead to the kapok material becoming waterlogged, greatly reducing buoyancy. Kapok has been replaced in the last 10-20 years with synthetic closed cell foam. Pros. Inexpensive to purchase, require little maintenance, most are USCG-approved, very rugged. Good for swimmers and non-swimmers, approved for water sports such as operating PWCs and waterskiing. They are made in wearable and throwable designs, and come in adult, child and infant sizes. Cons. Bulky and can be uncomfortable to wear, can be hot in the summer. Buoyancy is less than that of the inflatables. Inflatable PFDs These inflate with air or CO2. On Sept. 24, 1996, the USCG began approving some inflatable PFDs, although not all are USCG-approved, so check before purchasing. The USCG approval for inflatables is only valid if you are wearing the PFD. Inflation is normally done by pulling a release on the CO2 cartridge, but they can also be inflated manually. Some models have a water-activated automatic release as well. With the automatic release, the vest will inflate after a few seconds in the water. This can be a real asset if the wearer is injured or unconscious. Pros. Less bulky and more comfortable to wear, good in water performance, greater buoyancy than that of the inherently buoyant types. Cons. Higher purchase price, requires regular inspection and rearming to be reliable. Not all are USCG-approved. They are not approved for children (under 16 years of age), not approved for PWCs and waterskiing. They are only recommended for those who know how to swim, and they are not considered approved unless worn. Hybrids These are a combination of the inherently buoyant types and the inflatables. They offer the reliability of an inherently buoyant PFD with the additional buoyancy of an inflatable PFD. Pros. Provide initial buoyancy and can have higher deployed buoyancy, reliable, available in adult, youth and child sizes. Recommended for swimmers and non-swimmers. Some are designed for water sports. Cons. Higher cost, require maintenance, fewer market choices, not considered approved unless worn. All three of the above types can fall into one of the classifications below. Type I: Referred to as the “offshore PFD,” it s designed for www.southwindsmagazine.com
Type III PFD (commonly known as “sport vests”) on the left, and a type II PFD on the right.
rough-water use and provides the most buoyancy. Designed to turn an unconscious person face-up without outside assistance. A good choice for young children, non-swimmers, and adults in open water. Type II: The most common type found on recreational craft. Better suited to inland and calm waters, as it does not have as much buoyancy as a Type I. It is also somewhat less effective than a Type I in turning an unconscious per-
An inflatable PFD.
son face-up. Good for small children, infants and nonswimmers, as well as adults. Type III: Commonly known as the “sport vests,” they are designed for inland waters. Generally not able to turn an unconscious person over without assistance. Considered useful only when rescue is immediate and in calm waters. They come in many styles and types, the most common being the vest used for waterskiing and operating PWCs. You can also find Type III float coats helpful for use during cold weather boating. They are available in adult, youth and child sizes. Type IV: Throwable devices not meant to be worn. The most common of this type are the square seat cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys. Designed primarily as a shortterm life saving device for anyone in the water without a PFD. Note that Type IV PFDs no longer fulfill the personal PFD requirement for vessels under16 feet.
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Type V: Special-use devices designed for particular water activities. They may be carried in place of another PFD only if used according to the conditions on the label. These include full-exposure suits, safety harnesses with a PFD built in, and kayaking vests, among others. Flotation requirements are the same or greater than other types of PFDs. All USCG-approved PFDs will have a label on them indicating type, size (adult, youth or child), intended use and weight limits. Every boater should verify their PFDs have a proper label and are approved for the intended use, as well as being the right size for the passengers onboard. Selecting PFDs When selecting the best PFDs, consider the following: 1. Type of waters you will be boating on. 2. The size, weight and age of the persons onboard. 3. The activities you will be doing, such as sailing, skiing and so on. 4. The swimming abilities of your passengers. 5. Special care should be made with fit when selecting PFDs for infants and young children. SOUTHWINDS December 2010
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Once you pick your PFDs, make sure they fit the intended users, that everyone knows how to use them, and where they are located. If vests are to be used for sports like waterskiing make sure the fit is snug, and the vest will not come off if you fall and hit the water at speed. Make sure all passengers know where throwable devices are and how to use them. Maintaining PFDs Inherently buoyant PFDs require little maintenance and will last many years if properly cared for. Each PFD should be inspected annually. Check the condition of the straps and buckles as well as the fabric cover. If a PFD is found to be bad, it should be disposed of. Before you put it in the Dumpster, cut it up so that no one else will ever try to use it. If cleaning is needed, use a mild detergent with water. Never dry clean— put in a washing machine or dryer. Inflatable PFDs require a bit more care; however, they are still fairly easy to maintain. The same visual inspections should be made as with the inherently buoyant type. Additionally, the CO2 cylinder and release mechanism should be inspected. The release mechanism will have green indicators for both the manual and automatic releases. If either shows red, the units need service. Rearming kits are not very expensive, running about $25 or so and are owner-replaceable. Manufacturers recommend rearming
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A PFD bag containing several PFDs. Often these cases use zippers for the top closure; however, the zippers tend to get corroded and cannot be opened. They need be checked regularly, and it is better to purchase them with Velcro closers. A CO2 cartridge with a manual pull on an inflatable vest.
once every 1 to 3 years even if the vest has not been used. Additionally it is a good idea to manually inflate the PFD once a year to check for leaks. Extra care needs to be given to Type IV throwable PFDs. In addition to the above checks, check for weathering and sun damage as these PFDs are often stored outside for extended periods. Often, polypropylene line is used for grab and throwing lines. Polypropylene is used because it floats (making it easier to grab hold of); however, it has poor UV resistance. Mounting brackets need inspection as well. One of the biggest problems I see is in improper storage of PFDs. Often PFDs are just thrown into a locker and buried under more “useful” equipment. The PFDs need to be easily accessible, kept dry and not compressed. Many boaters use soft storage cases designed to hold four Type II PFDs at a time. Often these cases use zippers for the top closure; however, the zippers tend to get corroded and cannot be opened. Eight out of ten I check are stuck closed, leaving the PFDs inside useless. If you have one of these cases, I strongly recommend you stop using it or replace it with the type that uses Velcro for the closure. Label lockers used for stowage with a “Life Vests Inside” label so that all persons on your boat will know where the PFDs are. The above information should help you decide what types of PFDs are best for you and the type of boating you do. I recommend any vessel going out beyond an ocean inlet or into any body of water that can have waves over one foot have at least one Type I PFD for each person onboard. Wearing a Type III inflatable PFD when under way is also highly recommended. Often it is best to carry several different types for different uses aboard. Stow your PFDs in accessible, well-marked, dry locations. Inspect them annually and they will give you many years of peace of mind. Wayne Canning lives on his Irwin 40, Vayu, in Wilmington, NC. A marine professional for more than 35 years, he now is a full-time marine surveyor, runs a Web site for other professional marine surveyors and a site for those restoring project boats. He also provides services as project manager for boat restorations. Visit www.projectboat.info, or www.4ABetterBoat.com for more information.
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West Florida Yacht Racing Association Formed to Promote Racing on Florida’s West Coast From the WFYRA A new organization was formed this year called the West Florida Yacht Racing Association (WFYRA). Its mission is to increase regatta participation on the west coast of Florida, and it plans to accomplish this through marketing, communications and regatta best practices. Its first project was to
survey the racers in the region in June. Survey results are at its new Web site at www.wfyra.org/. The WFYRA Web site home page includes activities relevant to all regions with general news and updates. The tabs across the top of the page provide racing news, schedules and results that are specific to each geographic region. The geographic regions include Suncoast (Tampa Bay area racing), Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor, Caloosahatchee (near Fort Myers area), Fort Myers and Naples/Marco Island. The regional groups are encouraged to manage the content posted there and link to their Web sites. WFYRA is complementary to the rating and scoring mission of West Florida PHRF (WFPHRF). Although unrelated, each organization has clearly defined roles that enable the two groups to work together closely and focus on their respective missions. WFYRA was started by a few people passionate about the sport. They established six subcommittees, each with its own objectives and skill requirements. The organization is encouraging participation so all areas can contribute to the growth of sailboat racing in the area. In the “Contacts” tab on the Web site, the six subcommittees are listed and if the reader clicks on the committee name, it brings up a description of the objectives and the specific skills needed in each committee. Upcoming Regional Regattas
24th Key West Race Week, Jan. 17-21 This is the largest regatta in the Western Hemisphere with one-design, IRC and PHRF fleets racing for five days in the waters around Key West. Winter winds are usually excellent and boats come from all over the Southeast, the United States, Canada and Europe. Farr 40s, Melges 32s and J/80s are some of the one-design classes competing. Last year a new 20-foot sport boat class was introduced with seven different designs racing, including the K-650, Laser SB3, Audi Melges 20, Open 570, Open 650, Ultimate 20 and Viper 640. Final entry numbers will determine whether these boats race one-design or together as a handicapped fleet. Another mainstay is the huge PHRF fleet that competes annually. This year, Premier Racing, the event organizers, are promoting the event as less expensive. Since boat numbers have been down in the last few years, accommodations and dockage prices have been lowered by most merchants. Consequently, dockage has also been easier to find and last
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RACING year the marina putting boats in the water did so at a 10 percent savings over previous years and will again be holding those lowered prices. This year Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery will anchor the new venue. Thousands of crew and spectators spend the week in Key West and the town becomes one huge race event with after-race partying occurring throughout the island. For more information, go to www.premiere-racing.com. NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required. To list an event, send the regatta/race name, type of racing (PHRF, one-design and type boat), location, dates, sponsoring organization), e-mail and/or phone contact and/or Web site (if applicable) to editor@southwindsmagazine. com. DO NOT just send a link to this information. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Contact information for the sailing organizations listed here are listed in the Southern yacht club directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com. Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact the club for dates and information. Individual club races are not listed here. We will list your club races if they happen on a regular schedule (eg, every Sunday; every other Sunday, etc.).
JANUARY South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their Web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) Race schedule not posted for 2011 by press date. 28-30 SAYRA Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina Regular club racing - See Club Web site for details. Race schedule not posted for 2011 by press date. Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC Regular club racing - See Club Web site for details. 1 Fred Latham Regatta. Blackbeard SC, New Bern. 1 Instead of Football Regatta. Oriental Dinghy Club. Oriental Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GA See club Web site for club race schedule Race schedule not posted for 2011 by press date. 1 Poker Run/Mad Hatter. Barefoot SC Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See Club Web site for local club races Race schedule not posted for 2011 by press date.
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2nd Annual Holiday Kickoff Regatta, Fort Pierce, FL, Dec. 3-4 Fort Pierce Yacht Club’s 2nd Annual Holiday Kickoff Regatta will be held Dec. 3-4. Skipper’s meeting Friday at 8:00 p.m. with tactics seminar. Saturday offshore PHRF cruising and racing class. For more information contact raynowack@yahoo.com, or call (772) 321-2430.
Southeast Coast Race Calendar DECEMBER South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) No races scheduled in December as of press date Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. Regular club racing - See Club Web site for details. No races scheduled in December as of press date Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC. Regular club racing - See Club Web site for details. No races scheduled in December as of press date Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GA Regular club racing - See Web site for details. No races scheduled in December as of press date Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com Regular club racing - See Club Web site for details. No races scheduled in December as of press date 64
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9th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta, Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Sanford, FL, Dec. 3-5 Lake Monroe Sailing Association is hosting the 9th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta benefiting the Salvation Army. Racing will be Saturday and Sunday. Registration will be held Friday night and Saturday morning with the skippers meeting following registration. There is an educational sailing seminar on Friday evening. Expected classes are Catalina, Force 5, San Juan 21, Sunfish and Portsmouth. Boat ramps, trailer parking and accommodations are available. For more information, go to www.flalmsa.org. All sailors are welcome. East & Central Florida Race Calendar Club Racing (contact club or Web site for details): Rudder Club of Jacksonville (www.rudderclub.com): Weekend races organized seasonally Indian River YC (www.sail-race.com/iryc): Weekend races organized www.southwindsmagazine.com
seasonally; Wednesday evenings during daylight savings. Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): Friday afternoons; Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout the year, sometimes suspended during regattas. East Coast SA (www.ecsasail.com): a women’s series and a regular series; At least one event each month. Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; Race series organized seasonally. Lake Monroe SA (www.lakemonroesailing.com): Wednesdays and weekends. Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend races twice monthly, Sept through May DECEMBER 3-5 Kettle Cup Regatta. Lake Monroe SA 4 Double Handed Race. East Coast CA 4 Port Canaveral Boat Parade. Port Canaveral YC 4-5 Gatorbowl Regatta. Rudder Club. 11 Christmas Boat Parade. Halifax River YC. 12 Race of Champions. Indian River YC 11-12 Laser District13 Championship Regatta. Lake Eustis SC 18 Grand Canal Boat Parade. Melbourne YC JANUARY Few races were posted by press date. 1 Hangover Regatta. Rudder Club
Lauderdale Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club and hosted by the SORC race management group. A skippers meeting and cocktail party takes place January 11 at Lauderdale Yacht Club, race headquarters. The start is at 1300 hours on January 12, with the awards scheduled for January 14 in Key West and hosted by Kelly’s Caribbean. For more information about the race, including the NOR and online entry, go to the official race Web site, www.keywestrace.org. The entry deadline is January 7.
28th Annual Golden Conch Regatta, Platinum Point Yacht Club, Punta Gorda, FL, Jan. 15-16
This two-day regatta will be conducted outside Burnt Store Marina entrance, with two races on Saturday and one on Sunday. This is a Southwest Florida Boat of the Year event. Thirty to 35 boats are expected in six classes. Both buoy and windward-leeward races will be conducted. A skippers’ meeting will be held on Saturday morning along with a continental complimentary breakfast and a social after the races. An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday evening. Details, NOR, and entry form will be posted by Dec. 6 at www.ppycbsm.com, or call Tom Fleming, PRO, at (941) 276-0264.
US SAILING’S Rolex Miami OCR, Coconut Grove, FL, Jan. 23-29 Upcoming Regattas
54th Annual Wirth M. Munroe Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race, Sailfish Club, Dec. 3 This Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race and celebration will begin at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale and finish just outside the Lake Worth inlet in Palm Beach. The Sailfish Offshore Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, with short offshore buoy races outside the Lake Worth inlet. For more information or to enter, call (561) 8440206, or go to www.sailfishclub.com.
Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Jan. 12-14 From www.keywestrace.org A 160-nautical-mile sprint down the Florida Keys. The 36th annual Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race will start off from Port Everglades on Wednesday, January 12, and will run along the Florida Keys to Key West. Boats are expected to begin finishing the race throughout the day of January 13. Fleets include IRC, PHRF, Multihull and One-Design. The race starts off the coast of Fort Lauderdale in the early afternoon of January 12. Competitors follow the coast of Florida southwest into the night, and with a good breeze, finish in the Key West channel at dawn. The Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race is sponsored by News & Views for Southern Sailors
US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR will bring together the world’s top sailors for elite-level competition in the classes selected for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Held on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, this event is the second stop on the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Sailing World Cup 2010-11 circuit. Competitors and coaches are required to register online at RMOCR.ussailing.org. Online registration is mandatory, as on-site registration will not be available. Established in 1990 by US SAILING, the Rolex Miami OCR annually draws elite sailors, including Olympic and Paralympic medalists and hopefuls from around the world. In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, the regatta is especially important as a ranking regatta for sailors hoping to qualify for the US SAILING Team AlphaGraphics, which annually distinguishes the top three sailors in each Olympic and Paralympic class. For complete and up-to-the-minute regatta information and resources, including the notice of race, entry list, online registration, schedule, hosts and area information, go to www.RolexMiamiOCR.org. Southeast Florida Race Calendar Racing on Biscayne Bay: Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Go to the club Web site for local club races BBYC BBYRA CCS CGSC CRYC KBYC
Biscayne Bay YC Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Cruising Club of America. www.cruisingclub.org. Coconut Grove SC. www.cgsc.org Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org. Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org. SOUTHWINDS December 2010
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Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org. Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net. Palm Beach SC. www.pbsail.org Sailfish Club of Florida. www.sailfishclub.com Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org.
DECEMBER 3 Wirth Munroe Palm Beach Race. SCF, CCS 4 Star Commodore Cup. CRYC 11 Piana Cup. Etchells. BBYC 26 Orange Bowl Regatta. CGSC, CRYC JANUARY 7 BBYRA Annual Meeting and Registration. MYC 8 Etchells Sidney Doren Memorial. BBYC 8 Levin Memorial Stars. CRYC 12 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race. LYC/STC 15 Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic 21 2.4 mR Midwinters 22 Walker Cup. Stars. CRYC 31-Feb.1 Sonar Midwinters
Florida Keys Race Calendar Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 2925993. www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer season. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats start racing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward. Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club Web site for regular club racing open to all. DECEMBER 4-5 Flail & Sail 11-12 Key Largo Regatta. JANUARY 1 Hangover Regatta 8 Fleet Captain’s Regatta 15 DDTW Races 29-30 Mark Sorensen Champioinship
Southwinds Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 For the past five years, Southwinds has posted the race schedule on its Web site (www.southwindsmagazine.com) for all racing in west Florida area from Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. It includes all scheduled races (from 9/1/1066
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8/31/11) of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races and any others that boaters in the area would like to post. Boat of the Year (BOTY) races are also listed. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com to list your race, or changes. Race Reports
Silver Lady takes 2010 Cortez Cup, Cortez, FL, Oct. 9 By Charlie Clifton Rich Muro and Andy Hodgson sailed a 1960 Pearson Electra to the best corrected time of the 21 boats at the Cortez Yacht Club’s Cortez Cup on October 9. The two crewmen deftly handled the light, shifty breeze as they massaged the 3,000 pound, 50-year-old, 22-foot Silver Lady around a five-mile course in the Gulf of Mexico off Longboat Pass. Muro credited trimmer Andy Hodgson with “connecting the dots” between the puffs wafting across the course. “Getting to the next puff was crucial, and Andy kept us pointed in the right direction,” said Muro. Silver Lady won the Pocket Cruising class by over 8 minutes. Half the fun of the Cortez Cup comes from the unique mix of the Cortez fishing community and the sailors. Everyone knew this regatta was going to be fun when the race committee arrived at the starting line on Savannah Belle, a typical 40-foot commercial fishing vessel run by Capt. Terry from the AP Bell fish house. Three of the four individual classes had large winning margins. John Lynch on his C&C 36, Summertime, won the True Cruising class by over five minutes. Doug Dearden on his Impulse 26, In Tune, won the Non-Spinnaker class by almost seven minutes. The In Tune crew, consisting of Dearden, Thomas Fugina, and the Turner brothers—Tom and Mike—have been dominating the Non-Spinnaker fleet for almost two years. One competitor compared In Tune racing in the Non-Spinnaker class to the Tampa Bay Rays playing in the Myakka City Slow Pitch League. The Spinnaker class would certainly benefit if In Tune moved up. Although they only had two boats, the two-anda-half-minute margin between them was the closest of any class. Bob Armstrong on his J/92, Mischief, won the class by beating Colin Curtis on Orange Peel. Karen Bell and the Bell Fish Company put on the traditional tasty seafood dinner and party. Cortez Cove Marina provided the old Florida setting and docking for the boats. This regatta has a flavor that cannot be duplicated anywhere else. Mark your calendars for Oct. 8 next year. Full results, go to www.sarasotabayyachting.org.
Fall Bay Race, 2010, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Oct. 9-10 By Harmon Heed The races were held on a gorgeous Indian summer weekend in front of the sparkling St. Pete skyline. Unfortunately, the late summer heat kept the wind very light. Saturday mornwww.southwindsmagazine.com
ing, before any of the boats left the yacht club and marina, the race committee presciently posted a three-hour shore delay. That gave the racers plenty of time to walk to the nearby Farmer’s Market and get a good, downtown breakfast. Sunday’s race was postponed for only one hour. In the large, 15-boat Spinnaker fleet, the racing was close with second- and third-place boats correcting out within 12 seconds of each other. Special kudos go the race committee, George and Beth Pennington, on the ever present, Baby Doll II. They gave plenty of prior warning for the postponements, kept the five fleets well-informed at the starting line and had no protests with 32 boats competing in nine light air races. Results (place, boat name, model, captain): Spin (15 boats): 1, Warrior, Tripp 38, Grant Thomas; 2, Mad Cow 2, B-32, Dave/Ed German/Ruark; 3, Mariah, J-109, Jose Suarezhoyos. Racer/Cruiser (5 boats): 1, Prime Plus, Beneteau 44, Frank Hanna; 2, Shady Lady, Cal 34, Steve Honour; 3, Vim, C&C 33, Michel Twining. Cruiser (5 boats): 1, Pegasus, Alberg 34.9, Don Bates; 2, Tango III, Hunter 28.5, Rafael Paris; 3, Jade, Helsen 47, Jopie Helsen. Non-Spin (2 boats): 1, Eclipse, Chrysler 27, Ron Kinney; 2, Sazerac, Ranger 26, Peter Watts.
Summerset Regatta, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Oct. 15-17 By Steve Romaine
consumed. Saturday’s poolside cocktail party had 200 yachtsmen attend, as they traded nautical stories while watching the model sailboats in the pool. The sailors enjoyed the shrimp donated to the regatta by Beach Seafood Market, as well as the imported beer, compliments of the Pink Shell. The “Slavi Girls” were a big hit as they handed out samples of Slavianskaya Vodka to go along with a variety of hors d’oeuvres. Sunday’s banquet dinner at the Pink Shell was special, and the buffet was superb. Awards were presented to the winners, both overall and for the distance race. A special gift of Roger Horton’s framed original painting was presented to Steve and Doris Colgate for their steadfast support of the Summerset Regatta over many years. Roger’s fabulous colorful artwork depicting racing yachts with spinnakers and bloopers was used on the regatta T-shirts, tickets to events, advertising, and promotional materials for the regatta. The scene is from racing in Tampa Bay in the 1970s, and the original now graces the offices of the Offshore Sailing School in Fort Myers. One hundred and forty-eight sponsors (logo, corporate and yacht), including door prize contributors, combined to make the regatta a great success. Every boat received a door prize, which included several haul-outs, marina stays, beach resort stays, Atocha gold jewelry, restaurant gift certificates and nautical gifts. This high level of support is enabling the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society (CMCS) to
Thirty-seven PHRF boats raced in this year’s Summerset Regatta, southwest Florida’s premier racing event. Photo by Don Lawson.
Thirty-seven PHRF racing boats in seven classes competed in the gulf for two days in southwest Florida’s premier annual regatta, featuring the Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races the first day, and West Marine’s 17.2-NM Coastal Race the second day. The yacht total included the 16 spirited cruisers who participated in all the activities except racing. Saturday’s buoy races were memorable as the wind was brisk, and the fleet was challenged with three Boat of the Year (BOTY) races for Non-Spinnaker yachts and four races for the Spinnaker fleet. Sunday’s distance race was held in light air and tested the patience and skills of skippers and crews in these conditions. Sunday’s finish was a beautiful sight as yachts crossed the line off the Pink Shell Resort. Over 100 skippers and crew members attended Friday’s Lexus of Fort Myers skipper’s meeting at Bonita Bill’s. Two kegs of beer, donated by Olsen Marine, and 48 pizzas were News & Views for Southern Sailors
contribute to youth sailing programs up and down the coast at a record level (likely to be in excess of $7,000) in 2010. Highlights of the racing included steady performances by Paul Perishio’s Aquilla in the Multihull class, Forrest Banks’ Midnite Rider in Spinnaker A, Bob Knowles’ Bama Slammer in Spinnaker B, Jerry Poquette’s Fancy Free in Non-Spinnaker A, Joe Martinez’s Fairtrade in Non-Spinnaker B, David Nauman’s Jolly Mon in True Cruising A, and John Harkness’ Saboutime in True Cruising B. All of those who participated made it a grand regatta in support of youth sailing. Special thanks to the 15-member organizing committee and to David Halliday who came all the way across the state with his Wharram Tiki 30 from Jupiter, FL, to “Sail the Tradition”—the Summerset Regatta. For complete results, go to www.cmcs-sail.org. SOUTHWINDS
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RACING 27th Rumgatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Oct. 16 By Bob Sardo, Regatta Chairman On Oct. 16, Tampa Sailing Squadron held the 27th Fall Rumgatta under sunny skies with a good steady northerly sailing breeze. Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker boats, along with a J/24 class, were sent out on a drop mark, windward/leeward course and were able to complete three races. True Cruising and Mother Lode classes were sent out on pursuit starts over a 15.8-NM, random leg, course. The winds were so good for sailing that the racing was completed and all the boats were back at the dock before 1600 hours. After the race, everyone enjoyed a relaxed social hour with beverages, prior to a great Caribbean-themed meal. The event was made possible by the hard work of many TSS members and the support of the sponsors; The Dallas Bull, Premier Beverage, West Marine, Banks Sails, Alpha Pizza and Apollo Bistro. Trophies for the various classes and divisions were awarded after the meal, and an entertaining and spirited door prize drawing closed out the event. Results (place, captain, boat name, boat type, club): Spinnaker (3 boats): 1st Woody Fraser, Thunder, Morgan 27, TSS; 2nd Ed Plotts, Slippery When Wet, San Juan 28, TSS; 3rd Darin O’Neal, Claim Weeks, Ericson 23, TSS. Non-Spinnaker (2 boats): 1st Gene DiNisio, Shrew, Creekmore 23, TSS; 2nd John Martini, Wings, S2 7.9, TSS. J/24 Class (3 boats): 1st Scott MacGregor, Rabble Rouser, J-24, DIYC; 2nd Don St.Amour, BMW, J-24, TSS; 3rd Sea Scout Ship 185, Ragged Edge, J-24, TSS. True Cruising A (3 boats): 1st Mike Doyle, Wing-It, Irwin 34, DIYC; 2nd John Hickenlooper, Gris Gris, Saber 36, (na); 3rd Greg Johnson, Bodacious, Hunter 34, TSS. True Cruising B (4 boats): 1St Matthew Blaine, Lucille, Irwin 34, SPSA; 2nd Bill Cullen, Triumph, Catalina 34, TSS; 3rd John Sleasman, Breezin Up, Freedom 28, SPSA. Motherlode A (5 boats): 1st Robbie Robinson, Sofa King, Morgan 44, DIYC; 2nd Bill Lemmer, Falkor, Gulf Star 50, TSS; 3rd Greg Herschell, Panacea, Pearson 28, TSS. Motherlode B (4 boats): 1st Jeff MacDonald, LeReve, Catalina 30, TSS. 2nd Bob Shaw, Home@C, Catalina 27, TSS; 3rd Ken Boucher, Keejai, Catalina 270, TSS.
(Charleston, SC); 2, Giulia Conti (Toscolano Maderno/Italy), Alessandra Angelini, Lisa Lardani and Giovanna Micol; 3, Lovell (New Orleans, LA), Kaity Storck (Huntington, NY), Lyndsey Gibbons-Neff (Rosemont, PA) and Becky DaMore (Culver, IN)
Fourth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous and 31st Stiletto Nationals, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Oct. 22-24 By Nana Bosma Cover: Dalton Tebo (on the right) and crew John Casey racing on a Formula 18 in the Fourth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous and 31st Stiletto Nationals on Oct. 22-24 in Sarasota, FL. Photo by Rachel Harvey.
The fourth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with the 31st Stiletto Nationals was a great success with an excellent turnout of 43 catamarans and trimarans participating in the regatta. Participants came from Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Texas— and all corners of Florida, making this the largest multihull event on the “Western East Coast.” The regatta was held under sunny skies with wind coming in a bit light on Friday but building during the weekend. The event provided great competition on the water, camaraderie on land and wonderful hospitality from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The three-day regatta started on Friday with the longdistance race required for the Stiletto Nationals. As racers started to roll in to register and enjoy a complimentary breakfast, photos from last year’s blustery races were playing on the television set. This year, the wind was warm and
American Sailors Win 2010 Rolex Osprey Cup, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, FL, Oct. 19-23 Genny Tulloch (San Francisco, CA), ICSA’s 2004 Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year, sailing with Alice Manard Leonard (New Orleans, LA), Jenn Chamberlin (Annapolis, MD), and 2006 Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year Alana O’Reilly (Charleston, SC), won the 2010 Rolex Osprey Cup after a well-fought battle with defending champion Giulia Conti (Toscolano Maderno/Italy), who has won the event three times (2005, 2008, and 2009). Conti sailed with the same crew with whom she won the 2009 event: Alessandra Angelini, Lisa Lardani and Giovanna Micol. Although a lack of breeze cut short the second roundrobin on the penultimate day of racing, there was enough wind on the final day (Saturday, Oct. 23) of the four-day regatta for the race committee to run a four-race semi-finals, followed by five races in the first to win three final that determined the winner. Results (place, skipper, crew names): 1, Tulloch USA (San Francisco, CA), Alice Manard Leonard (New Orleans, LA), Jenn Chamberlin (Annapolis, MD) and Alana O’Reilly 68
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Multihulls racing in the Fourth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous and 31st Stiletto Nationals. Photo by John Lynch. www.southwindsmagazine.com
regatta sponsors. Ullman Sails awarded shirts to the daily first-place winners of each division. The fleet and the wind held steady for another three races on Sunday, conducted similarly to Saturday. By the time the racers got back to land, the pizza arrived and the awards were presented. In memory of Bob Buzzelli, nephew Charlie Barmonde, and close friends Mike Speth and Jon Dowd presented the Robert Buzzelli Perpetual Trophy to Peter Wormwood. Sponsors: Ullman Sails Florida and Bob’s Family (both major sponsors). Other sponsors were: Regatta Pointe Marina; Riverhouse Reef & Grill; Weta Trimarans Florida; Harken; Calvert Sails; WindRider; Kirk Burnett KB Inc.; Charlie Ball Attorney at Law; Scott Pursell of Massey Yacht Sales; Advanced Massage of Sarasota; ExpressPak; Atlantic Sail Traders; U-Boat Yacht Mgmt. Results (top 3—for complete results, go to www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org): Stiletto Nationals: 1st, Champion Peter Wormwood, 2nd Mike Speth, and 3rd Ron Nicol; PHRF: 1st Valdek Kwasniewski, 2nd Bob Harkrider, 3rd Tung Nguyen, (The fastest boat on the big boat course was John Casey and Dalton Tebo with the AHPC Formula 18 C2, finishing first in every single race); Hobie Waves: 1st Skip Kaub, 2nd Jack Woehire, 3rd Mark Scarpelli; Portsmouth: 1st Bill Pardue, 2nd Phil Martin, 3rd Dick Hitchcock; WindRiders: 1st Bruce Matlack, 2nd Brian Dahms, 3rd David Woodburn.
Davis Island to Clearwater Race, Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa Bay, Oct. 23 By Harmon Heed Bob’s Legacy, a Stiletto formerly owned by Bob Buzzelli and now owned by the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, racing in the Fourth Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous and 31st Stiletto Nationals. Photo by John Lynch.
light from the southeast and skies were sunny—favorable conditions to sail on the Gulf of Mexico in shorts and Tshirts, instead of foul-weather gear like last year. The race of 19.56 NM went north to Longboat Pass, down to the USF mark, and back to New Pass. First to finish was AHPC Formula 18 C2 in 3 hours and 27 minutes, followed by Merlin, a Gulfstream 35, and then Deuce Coupe—leading the fleet of 11 Stilettos—an Endeavour 36, a Formula 30, a Corsair 27, and a 16 Weta. Back on land, the Old Salty Dog provided excellent clam chowder, Mark Sprouse sang. There were photos of the day, keg beer, and finger food, while registration was open for the arriving additions to the fleet. For the races on Saturday the fleet expanded with additional multihulls: three Corsairs, six WindRiders, 10 Hobie Waves, a Nacra 20 and an 18, an F16, a Hobie 21 and an 18, a GCat 16, and a Reynolds 21. Races were conducted on two courses, one for the smaller boats and one for the big boats. On the small boat course, four races were run on Saturday. The Hobie Waves had their own starts and formed a very tight, competitive fleet. The three races on the big boat course provided quite a sight with all boats, from 18 to 35 feet, starting at the same time. The evening was filled with good food, good tunes, great company and some excellent raffle prizes donated by News & Views for Southern Sailors
This was the preliminary race for the Clearwater Classic held the following weekend, October 30-31. It got the fastmoving Spinnaker fleet from DIYC and St. Pete Yacht Club up to Clearwater Yacht Club. It was a 65-mile race, down Tampa Bay and up the Gulf of Mexico, taking about ten hours. It was a split committee race; the start handled by the DIYC and finish by the CYC. This year’s fleet of fifteen boats started in a light, easterly breeze just outside the DIYC. As soon as the boats cleared the upwind start, they turned to starboard and began spinnaker reaching 30 miles down to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Outside the bridge, they ran down around Egmont Key and then, as the wind shifted northerly, headed up for a 30-mile beat in steady 12-14 knot winds to the finish just outside the Clearwater channel. For some boats it was just a two-tack race. At the finish, in the dark, the racers have to jibe around the flashing Clearwater Pass “1” buoy to cross the finish line. According to Kat Malone of the race committee, the committee boat has to anchor to the west of the “1” buoy to stay out of the channel. The bar at the Clearwater Yacht Club stays open late for the final finishers. Results (place, boat name, model, captain): Spin A (5 boats): 1, Mad Cow 2, B-32, Dave/Ed German/Ruark; 2, Warrior, Tripp 38, Grant Thomas; 3, Mariah, J/109, Jose Suarezhoyos. Spin B (6 boats): 1, Semper Fi, J/29, John Doren; 2, Back Off, Soverel 26, Tony Barrett; 3, Ka-Ching, Soverel 33, Michael Bogato. Racer Cruiser (4 boats): 1, Shady Lady, Cal 34, Steve Honour; 2, Prime Plus, Beneteau 44, Frank Hanna; 3, Brass Ring IV, C&C 33, John Christman. SOUTHWINDS
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RACING Upcoming Regattas
Annual Keelboat Regatta at Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, FL, Jan. 15-16 This regatta has something for everyone…drop mark racing for spinnaker and class racers, distance race for racer/cruisers, and an on-the-water poker run for everyone else. The overall winner of the Spinnaker, Non-Spin and Racer/Cruisers classes will be awarded the perpetual Clint Johnson Memorial Trophy. Registration will be at DIYC on Friday, Jan. 14. Racing will be on Saturday, Jan. 15, with the first gun at approx 1130. For more information and to register online, go to www.diyc.org and click on the Keelboat Regatta.
7th Annual Hospice Regatta, Avow Hospice, Naples, FL, Jan. 29 The 7th Annual Hospice Regatta benefiting Avow Hospice. The Avow Hospice Regatta is sanctioned by the National Hospice Regatta Alliance and will take place in the Gulf of Mexico near the Naples Pier. Proceeds will support the Avow Hospice. Avow Hospice is a non-profit organization that has served patients and families facing end-of-life issues in Collier County for more than 25 years. The skipper of the boat raising the most funds will be recognized as the winner of the 2011 Winds of Hospice Perpetual Trophy. This trophy was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Joan R. Day for fundraising excellence. The winner of the regatta will represent Avow Hospice in the Hospice Regattas National Championship in New York. All regatta forms and information are available at www.hospiceregattas.org/florida.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) through Aug. 28. 16:30 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) Tampa Bay: (SuncoastBOTY) Caloosahatchee (Fort Myers area): (CBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) DECEMBER 1-5 St. Petersburg YC, Disabled National Championship 4 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society, Commodore’s Cup (CBOTY) 10-11 Naples YC, Naples Offshore (N/MBOTY) 11-12 Lake Eustis SC, Laser State Championship Regatta JANUARY 1 Davis Island YC, Hangover Bowl 1 Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Hangover Regatta 2 Naples Sailing & YC, New Year’s Cup (N/MBOTY) 8 Davis Island YC, Egmont Key Race (SuncoastBOTY-NS,S) 15-16 Platinum Point YC. Golden Conch Regatta. (CHBOTY) 14-16 St. Petersburg YC, Gaspar (Snipe) Regatta 15-16 Davis Island YC, Keelboat Regatta 15-17 Lake Baldwin Community Sailing Program. Coed Collegiate Match Race. ISAF Grade 5 22 Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, Chili Cook-off Race 22 St. Petersburg SA, Good Old Boat Regatta 29 Avow Hospice, Hospice Regatta (N/MBOTY)
West Florida Race Calendar Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Friday of each month. Skippers meeting at 10a.m., PHRF racing, spin and non-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. March through October. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org. Bradenton YC. Races April thru October. Wednesday evening races at 6:30 p.m. Winter races Sunday at 1:30. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Gerry Baily at (941) 981-3891. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend club races. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. saraherb@aol.com. Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Platinum Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing on Mondays starting at 1 p.m. on Charlotte Harbor www.ppycbsm.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com. Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. www.pgscweb.com. 70
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Dream Comes True for WFORC Winner, Pensacola Yacht Club, Oct. 15-17 By Julie B. Connerley David Dunbar’s 26-year dream of earning overall winner at the West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit became reality this year after finishing the six-race series Oct. 15-17. Sponsored annually since 1975 by the Gulf Yachting Association’s Offshore Council, Pensacola Yacht Club was chosen to host the prestigious event permanently in 1983. “Our numbers were down a little this year,” said Susan McKinnon, PYC fleet captain. “Twenty-two competitors registered, but the weather was much better than 2009 when the series began with 28 competitors and finished with only 14.” While news of the BP oil spill eventually moved off the front page of the local newspaper after months of coverage, its effects continue to have an impact on recreational and www.southwindsmagazine.com
one of the most important local races. But flawless crew work, a good boat, and the right wind conditions all came together for Dunbar’s dream victory. “I have competed at WFORC for 26 years,” Dunbar said. “PYC has an esteemed tradition and to be a recipient of this particular trophy is truly an honor, especially given the caliber of the competitors I was up against.” Victory in Class B went to William Zehner of St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club, Panama City, FL, aboard TrippNautic, a Tripp 26. However, he didn’t come by it easily. PYC’s Alan McMillan, aboard Finesse, his Evelyn 32, traded first and second place finishes throughout the series. Zehner finished in first place with 7 points to McMillan’s 8 points. Another Pensacola Yacht Club member, WFORC 2010 winning crew. Standing (L-R) Doc Bellows, LeAyn Dunbar, David Dunbar, Adam Sammis, Anne Geisel, Rob Fair; kneeling, Leanne Causey, J.P. Calais. Tim Dunton, won Class C aboard Average Not pictured are Paul Barrett, David Colt, Laura Dunbar Reagan and Lisa Sharpe. White Boat, proving it was not “average” at all. Only Dunton and Zehner in the PHRF fleet Photo by Julie B. Connerley. posted three first-place finishes in the series. The Flying Tiger class, which made its commercial boating activities as well as businesses along third appearance at WFORC, was won by Doug Kessler of the Gulf Coast. Lake Lanier Sailing Club, GA. He also posted three bullets However, for the sailors who traveled from Georgia, aboard Liberty. It was his third first-place win that broke the Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, and Mississippi to test tie for first place in the FT class, giving Tom Tatum and their skills against Florida sailors, the weather and hospitalDave Irwin on Maiden China, sailing for Rush Creek Yacht ity of PYC were typically accommodating. Club, Texas, second place. Sailing aboard a Tripp 33 named Tryptonite, Dunbar’s For complete results, go to crew has been racing together for six years. By all accounts, www.pensacolayachtclub.org. it truly is “a family affair.” “My wife, LeAyn, works foredeck and my Mom, Anne, and my sister, Laura, crew also,” smiled Dunbar, who is a 11th Annual Gulf Yachting member of Pensacola Beach Yacht Club. Racing in Class A, Tryptonite finished the series with Association Fish Class 10.5 points in a field of seven highly competitive boats— Championship, Mobile, AL, four of them local. The crew won their class and the coveted Dr. Lindsay Riddle Trophy. Oct. 30-31 The trophy is awarded to the winner of the class in the By Kim Kaminski closest and most competitive class. The determining factor is the least amount of corrected time between the first and On Oct. 30-31, the Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mobile, AL, third place finishers in the class. invited 10 out of 33 Gulf Yachting Association member clubs Dr. Lindsay Riddle was one of the founders of the from along the northern Gulf Coast to the Fish Class chamWFORC and raced it every year until his death 19 years pionship, a one-design regatta. The Fish is a boat that was ago. In fact, he won the first WFORC in the MORC divioriginally created in 1919 to promote inter-club competition sion (Midget Offshore Rating Classification) aboard his sailing among GYA sailors. boat Patricia. Due to the limited number of the original design boats The other division being used at the time was the IOR (a total of 10 boats in the region), the following yacht clubs (International Offshore Rating) system. In 1979, those two were given and accepted the offer to compete in the chamrating systems were replaced by the PHRF system we have pionship: Bay Waveland YC, Buccaneer YC, Fairhope YC, all come to know. Ft. Walton YC, Mobile YC, Navy YC, New Orleans YC, Ironically, in 1975 when the idea for WFORC sprang Pass Christian YC, Pensacola YC and the Point YC. Each from the success of both the GORC (Gulf Ocean Racing club sent a representative to participate in a luck-of-theCircuit) and SORC (South Ocean Racing Circuit), Dunbar draw selection for a boat to sail in each of the races in the had just turned six years old. His father decided it was time competition. Three races were scheduled, with a drawing to teach him how to sail a Sunfish, and together they for boats prior to each race (no club could sail in the same enjoyed the bayous of Gulf Breeze. They spent years sailing boat twice). and racing together – on other folks’ boats, and later on The weekend began with clear skies and warm weaththeir own boats. er, typical conditions for this time of year in Mobile. As for Little did young David imagine so many years ago that the winds, they were light and variable, oftentimes makhe would spend more than half his life dreaming of winning News & Views for Southern Sailors
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RACING Northern Gulf Coast Race Calendar See local club Web sites for club races. LEGEND BWYC Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS NOYC New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA PYC Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL PBYC Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL SYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LA DECEMBER 4 Sugar Bowl. NOYC 4-5 Sugar Bowl HS. SYC 11 Santa Claus. PYC 18-19 Race of the Champions. NOYC 18-19 Sugar Bowl. SYC JANUARY 8-9 GYA Winter Meeting. FYC 15 Frostbite Regatta. PBYC (tentative date) 22 Super Bowl Regatta. PYC (tentative date) 29 Super Bowl Regatta. BWYC (tentative date)
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One of the historic GYA Fish Class boats sails on the downwind leg of the first race during the 2010 championship. Photo by Kim Kaminski
ing the water in Mobile Bay smooth and quiet. After the first race of the day, the New Orleans Yacht Club edged out the competition with a first-place finish followed by the Mobile Yacht Club in second. The following race was won by the Bay Waveland Yacht Club with Mobile finishing in sixth place but capturing second overall for the day. On Sunday, the final race day, the Mobile Yacht Club took first place and captured the overall competition, winning the historic perpetual John C. Curren Fish Class Trophy and championship. For more information on the Fish Class, go to www.fishclass.org. 72
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_________________________________________ Small Sailboats for Sale. All sailboats are used but in good shape, sailable and have all the parts. One newer Sunfish, $550. One older Sunfish, $350. One Zuma, new, $1000. One Mini Sunfish, $400. Located at Anna Maria Island on Tampa Bay and the Gulf. Call Brian Dahms. (941) 685-1400. (2/11) _________________________________________ Dinghy, Caribe 9 L RIB 2003, light grey Hypalon, 17” tubes, lifting rings, seat, oars and pump. Rated for 15 hp OB, $1,300. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100. (2/11) _________________________________________ Dinghy, 10’ 4” Alliance RIB 1997 green and white Hypalon 17” tubes, double floor with storage locker, lifting rings, seat, oars and dinghy chaps. Rated for up to 25 hp OB, $1,200. (941) 792-9100. (2/11)
10-foot Trinka yacht tender with all sails with spar bag, teak floorboards, bronze drain, epoxy barrier coat and bottom paint, canvas boat cover, and custom trailer with spare tire. Excellent condition. Great sailing/rowing dinghy built by Johannsen Boat Works in Vero Beach, FL. Very nice. $2,500. (239) 3139179. (2/11)
18’ Florida Bay Wooden Sharpie. Just restored. 2 sets of sails. Custom aluminum trailer. 3hp Outboard. Ready for the water. $2,900. North Florida. Will deliver. (305) 9237384. (12/10)
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Classic Restored Star (22’) Sailboat For Sale. Built in 1929 by Joseph Parkman in Brooklyn, New York, is one of the oldest Stars in existence. The boat was completely restored at the Lucas Boat Works in Bradenton, FL. A pictorial record of the restoration is available. The Star is now located in Sarasota,FL. Hardware is over 95% original, two wooden masts. Trailer included. Several sets of older sails. $15,000. (941) 928-9207. cjbarnette@yahoo.com. (12/10)
22 Catalina Sport, 2006. Mainsail, genoa, swing keel, raising kit, swim ladder, boat cover, antifouling paint, 4HP Yamaha, transport cradles, TrailRite trailer. Milton, FL. $12,500. Jim. oreenay22@yahoo.com, (413) 698-2667/ 446-2239. (12/10) www.southwindsmagazine.com
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1996 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. Bristol condition, heat/ac, refrigeration, microwave, hot/cold pressure water, full canvas, custom cabinetry, Garmin 182C chartplotter, ready to cruise or liveaboard. $69,000. gina@ginagibson.com or (727) 415-1111. (1/11)
Telstar 26 trimaran. New standing rigging, new roller furling. 25hp OB 4-stroke, electric start. Tilting mast to get under bridges. Good condition. New Upholstery, radio, Porta-potti, etc. $21,000. (305) 893-6061. (12/10)
$25,000 - 30’ custom built, aft cabin, cutter rigged ketch. The hull & Volvo engine & transmission were completely re-conditioned in 2007. Hand laid up fiberglass hull. Built in Sweden in 1980. Main cabin has 6-foot settee/berths each side and a semi-enclosed forward V-berth. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien (941) 518-0613. jtoaia@verizon.net. (12/10)
1978 Ericson 30, Good condition. Repowered in 2004 with Kubota diesel, runs great. Roller furler, anchor windlass, 4ft draft. Located Tampa, FL. Asking $16,500 or best offer. Contact Scott (813) 340-9599. (12/10)
32’ Hunter Vision 1991. Ready to Cruise Liveaboard. Bottom Paint Buff and Wax Oct 2010. AC Generator Diesel Engine. $39,900. Pictures at www.sailboatlistings.com/view/ 19412. Ivette at (786) 597-2055, or email IvetteMike@yahoo.com. (2/11)
33’ Pearson, 1974. 30hp Faryman diesel, electric and hand starts, Harken furling Genoa, fully battened main, skeg-hung rudder, 4’ draft (board up), tiller and autopilot, Lewmar #44 self-tailing winches, new bottom job. $18,500. Stewart Marine, (305) 8152607. In Miami since 1972. www.marinesource.com.
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1973 ERICSON 27. Same ownership since 1976. Every upgrade imaginable. Registered antique vessel. Main, 155, working & storms jibs, asymmetrical. Two autopilots. 4-year-old Honda 4-stroke outboard is a gem. Ready to cruise/race. Sails, rigging excellent. Last time raced (12 mi) boat won class by 6:24 in real time. $7,200. Palmetto, FL. (941) 776-1237. (2/11) Catalina 27 1977. 3 sails, low hours outboard, pressure water, wired 120-Volt, New galley, Zodiac inflatable w/motor, 2 anchors, good bottom paint. $6000 OBO, will finance, low cost private dock, Sarasota Bay. (941) 351-8089. (1/11)
2009 Eastern 31 Coastal Explorer. Reduced to $274,950. This is a loaded boat with many factory and dealer options. Ruggedly built and sea-kindly. Factory warranty and dealer support. Must see to appreciate. Low interest financing available. $274,950 Contact Ed Massey at (941) 725-2350
45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 42' Vagabond 1980 - Project . . . .$29,900 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,500 40' Condor Trimaran . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 39' Corbin PH 1984 . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 37' Endeavour 1979 . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 33' Hans Christian 1982 . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 33' Cheoy Lee 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 30' Hunter 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD POWER
34' Silverton 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Gas . . . . .$33,000 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Diesels . .$39,900 28' Sheffield Diesel/Charter Biz . . .Offers 20' Shamrock 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900
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1996-2004 Alerion Express 28. FOUR to choose from, $49,900 to $83,000. New Orleans, LA. (727) 214-1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors
2004 C&C99 32’ sloop. Red Awlgrip hull. Carbon mast. Racing and cruising sails by Doyle. Tack-Tick and Furuno instruments. Excellent condition. Lying South Florida. Ready to cruise or race. Asking $114,900. (305) 323-0395 or caraluna52@gmail.com. (2/11)
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34 Catalina 1993. Exceptional quality and equipped like new, but at half the price. Raymarine plotter, GPS, Autopilot, wind, depth, speed, ICOM M-504 VHF with RAM mike, reconditioned main and genoa sails, electric windless, custom Bimini and sail cover. Clearwater, FL. $80,000. (303) 5223580. (1/11)
34’ Webbers Cove Sedan Trawler. Perkins Diesel 1900 Hrs, Perfect couple or single liveaboard, cruise ready, minor cosmetics needed, 100 pics online, Health forces sale, $24,500. Contact hseeger@hotmail.com. Or (850) 264-9877. (1/11)
Popular 2001 Sabre 34 FB Sedan located in Punta Gorda. Twin Cummins 220 HP diesel engines, NEW Awlgrip in 2009, varnished cherry interior, generator, autopilot and in very nice condition. Old Towne Yacht Sales. SE U.S. Sabre dealer. Call Brad bradoty@gmail.com. (941) 957-8627.
35’ Hinckley Pilot Sloop, 1972, If you are handy this is your chance to own a TRUE CLASSIC at a GREAT PRICE!!! The interior is neat and clean. This boat has been in dry dock for over 9 years. $59,900, Call Leo @ 941-504-6754, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com AD & PHOTO $50-3 MO.
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Intercontinental Trimarans Trimar 36. Molded FG/balsa core. 36hp Yanmar. 3' 2" draft. Inflatable/3hp Evinrude. Extensively reconditioned/outfitted. Spacious cockpit: new cushions, full enclosures. Finely fitted yacht interior: two full-sized double beds, new upholstery, AC, solar panel, TV, 3-burner range/oven, cold-plate refrigerator, microwave, 2KW generator. Aft cabin. $79,900. Gulfport, FL. (813) 956-3119. (12/10)
37’ Endeavour 1979, with 50hp Perkins diesel. Traditional “B” Plan layout with forward V-berth. Harken RF, GPS Chart Plotter, Radar, Auto-Pilot, Manual Windlass, S/S Davits, Marine Air, Propane Stove. Beautiful interior. At our docks. Asking $37,500. Cortezyachts.com. 941-792-9100
39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981, 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hrs, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, All Roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, auto pilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley + more. $110,000. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100
40’ Condor Trimaran 1987. USCGDocumented Vessel with unrestricted Coastwise Endorsement. LEX-SEA was previously owned by Ted Turner Jr. as Troika. Fast, fun and capable of ocean racing. Great sail inventory, recent Yanmar 29, Maxi Prop, New Dodger, Stack Pack, Hood RF, Custom Helm Seats. RayMarine Electronics. Key Largo. $69,000. Cortezyachts.com. 941-792-9100
41 Morgan O/I Walkthru Ketch. 4’2” draft, full keel, 48hp. Engine. Full sail inventory. technicold refrigeration, water maker, Bimini top w/full vinyl curtains. Lots of xtras. $40,000. (239) 694-2552, email itmarina@yahoo.com. (1/10)
2008 Hunter 41DS #399. Reduced to $249,900. This is a new in-stock boat loaded with factory options, including AC, gen and a full suite of Raymarine electronics. Was $284,188, now $249,900. Great financing available, Contact Ed Massey at (941) 7252350.
41’ Morgan Classic 1987. Center Cockpit liveaboard cruiser in excellent condition. Full Cockpit enclosure, Yanmar diesel, All roller furling Sails, Custom davits RIB dinghy, Wind generator, Solar panel, Diesel Generator, Propane stove, 12v refrigeration, Watermaker, Electric windlass, Autopilot, Lots of gear/spares. Reduced to $99,500. (813) 9283763. gkstedham@yahoo.com. St. Marys, GA. (12/10)
42 Irwin Ketch, 1977. Roller main, ‘99, 60hp. Westerbeke, air conditioning, generator, 4‘6” board up. Stout 29,000-pound cruiser. All new opening ports. $49,500. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972. (305) 815-2607, bstewart_yachts@msn.com. www.marine source.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com
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1995 Beneteau 42s7. Rigged for shorthanded performance cruising. Spacious 3-cabin pearwood interior. Large owner stateroom forward. 50hp Volvo. Flex-o-fold propeller. 5’11” draft. Clear Lake, TX. $134,900. (281) 538-2595. ben42s7@hotmail.com. (2/11)
Price Reduction. Call! 2006 42’ Catalina MKII, Pullman, Gen, 2 ACs, in-mast furling main, teak companionway doors, ivory leather, Raymarine C120 plotter/radar, davits, dinghy w/motor, electric heads, immaculate, $221,000. sue@laneve.com, (813) 5412231. (1/10)
42’ VAGABOND KETCH 1980, Center Cockpit, aft cabin walk thru with 3 Cabins, 2 Heads, propane stove, h&c water, refrig, microwave, bbq, gps, radar, vhf, ssb, speed & depth, auto pilot, solar panel, inverter/charger, dodger, Bimini, 5 sails, electric windlass, 4 anchors, Perkins Diesel ready to be installed. Interior suffered some water damage. $29,900. www.CortezYachts.com. (941) 792-9100.
2004 J Boat J/42. Shoal Draft 5’3, Air Conditioning, GPS, TV, Seafrost Refrig, Blue Awlgrip hull $314,000. New Orleans, LA. 727-214-1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
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43’ Endeavour CC Ketch, 1978. Desirable cruiser/liveaboard boats. 2 staterooms with private heads, refitted and maintained in excellent condition. $129,900, Call TJ @ 941741-5875, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
2008 Beneteau 43. Air Conditioning, Generator, Radar, GPS, Autopilot, In Mast Furling $242,000. St. Petersburg, FL. (727) 214-1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
1995 Cabo Rico 45 Cutter — Coming on the Market Early November. She is a custom 45’ proven, offshore, very well-equipped beauty. bradoty@gmail.com. (941) 9578627.
1978 45’ Morgan Heritage West Indies $89,500. Experienced Passagemaker. Cutter Rigged, Perkins diesel Rebuilt 2005, watermaker, autopilot, radar, GPS, single sideband radio, dinghy, outboard and life raft included. Ready for her next circumnavigation. Alan (941) 350-1559 or AlanGSYS@gmail.com.
44’ Wellington CC, Cutter Rig, 1980. A wonderful cruising yacht. Fully equipped for long range blue water cruising. Impeccably maintained and in excellent condition! $179,000, Call Joe Weber @ 941-224-9661, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
45’ JEANNEAU 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996, Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins, two heads w/shower, roller furling main, electric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley, Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $129,000. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
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CLASSIFIED ADS Monitor Self-Steering Windvane. All attachments, including light & heavy air vanes. Excellent condition. $2500. Genuine CQR Anchor - 60#. Excellent condition. $475. (941) 639-0605. (1/11) _________________________________________ OMC 2 cycle outboards: 6HP, 7.5HP, 15HP, 35HP. Pull & Electric Start. ’80s models. Prices starting at $250. Please call (941) 870-7473. (2/11) _________________________________________ 45’ Hunter Center Cockpit Cruiser 2000. Looks and feels like a 2-yearold. Spacious CC design gives you that walkaround queen owner’s cabin. All the goodies; Radar, GPS, Heat & Air, Genset. Call for HD photos, Kelly Bickford CPYB, Massey Yacht Sales, (727) 599-1718.
45’ Hunter 456 Center Cockpit, 2004, In beautiful condition! 2010 bottom paint, center cockpit models - 6’ 5” headroom, large salon and galley, large, comfortable master suite $235,900, Call Capt. Wendy @ 941-9160660, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com
1995 Tayana 48 Center Cockpit. Air Conditioning, Generator, Autopilot, Electric Winch, Navy Hull, $315,000. St. Petersburg, FL. (727) 214-1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.
Valiant 50, 2002. Exquisite, fresh water, lightly used, Valiant 50. In-boom furling, bow thruster, AC/Heat. $519K. RogueWave Yacht Sales —“Your Choice for Blue Water Boats.” www.roguewaveyachtsales.com. Kate/Bernie. (410) 571-2955.
Garmin GPS. Handheld, excellent cond. $55. Dahon-Folding bikes (2). Excellent condition. $100 each. Dorm refrigerator. Avanti. 110-volt, Used on boat-good condition. $30 (941) 6373801. (1/11) _________________________________________ Lightning Class Sails. Excellent condition. Two jibs, one new, one like new, $250 each. Two mainsails, one new, one like new $450 each. Two spinnakers, one new, one like new, $450. Located at Anna Maria Island on Tampa Bay and the Gulf. Call Brian Dahms. (941) 685-1400. (2/11) _________________________________________ New Bomar white aluminum portlite w/screen, 17”x 7”. $100. New Whale Gusher 10 alumuinum bilge pump $125. Perkins 4107 diesel injectors, new $100. Garmin GPS 50, older model but new in box $100. Forestay 1/4”x 39ft. with Stayloks on ends, make your boat a cutter, $125. Call Tom, (954) 560-3919. (2/11)
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1980 Vagabond 47. Reduced $179,900. She is loaded and impeccable. Will take you anywhere on the world’s seas in comfort, and safety. One-owner boat. No expense spared. See details & pix on our website. AlanGSYS@gmail.com (941) 350-1559. www.grandslamyachtsales.com.
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Captain seeking full time position. 50 ton w/sail. USCGAUX (ACN), USPS (Instructor, AP), ASA Instructor (214), FCC Marine Operator Permit. 30 years experience. 11 years as Captain. Sail (mono/multi) and Power. Prefer north Pinellas County (Clearwater) northward. Can commute further for “perfect” boat. captajk3@yahoo.com. (12/10)
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_________________________________________ SAILING CLUB MANAGER. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Full time employment. Manage day-to-day operations with vendors, members and guests. Manage finances, supervise, plan and coordinate all aspects of grounds, buildings, docks, and sailing and social events. Manage small staff and volunteers. Compensation package including benefits in the $55-65K range and based on experience. Go to www.SarasotaSailingSquadron.org/ jobs, and follow prompts on manager for more information. _________________________________________ Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office? If you do and are a proven, successful yacht sales professional, we have positions open for Florida west and east coast. Take advantage of the Massey sales and marketing support, sales management and administration while working from home selling brokerage sail and powerboats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 _________________________________________ WORK IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. CYOA Yacht Charters is seeking full time help: Boat Maintenance - own tools, experienced. Client Service - entry level position to help clients. Parts clerk - must be detail oriented with boating and computer knowledge. Part time: Charter Briefer to greet charter clients, demonstrate the boat and take them for a test sail. Ideal for the semi-retired cruiser. Must be legal to work in the U.S. Apply by email to kirsten@cyoacharters.com. www.cyoacharters.com
Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida“ Lakefront mobile home cottage with dock on 20K acre Lake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet, adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500 (386) 698-3648 or www.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (12/10) BAHAMAS: LONG ISLAND: One-bedroom, one bath, fully furnished beachfront cottage on secluded Atlantic Beach-protected cove. Fireplace, screen porch, vehicle. Turn key. $750,000 USD. Fact sheet, photos, inventory: wrrebecca@Gmail.com. (12/10)
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1970 33-ft. Pearson Sloop, Full batten main, roller furling, 21 HP diesel engine. $13,600 OBO. Jesse (813) 989-1730. Leave message. Many upgrades.
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Port Canaveral Yacht Club. Memberships and/or slips for rent. Sailboats and powerboats up to 60 feet. Multihulls up to 45 feet in length. Deepwater direct ocean access. Near ICW. Liveaboard and transient slips available. Restaurant and Tiki Bar on site. Walking distance to restaurants, nightlife, public transportation. Dockmaster at (321) 482-0167, or Office M-F, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at (321) 784-2292. Free Wi-Fi, pump-outs on site, fuel and boat repair nearby. www.office@pcyc-fl.org. (10/11)
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18FT Catboat. $3200 OBO . Jesse (813) 9891730 . Leave message.
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Absolute Tank Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .27 Adventure Yacht Harbor . . . . . . . . . .51 All American Boat Storage . . . . . . . . .27 Allstate Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 60 AlpenGlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Amelia Island Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Anchorage Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Aurinco Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Banner Bay Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Beach Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Beaver Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Beneteau Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bimini Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Bluewater Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bluewater Sailing School . . . . . . . .6,46 Boaters’ Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bo’sun Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Bradenton Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Buzzelli Multihull Regatta . . . . . . . . .21 Capt. Bill Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Capt. Marti Brown . . . . . . . . . . .23, 28 Capt. Norm Connell . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Capt. Rick Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 53 Catamaran Boatyard . . . . . . . . . .28, 38 Charleston City Marina . . . . . . . . . . .42 Clearwater Municipal Marina . . . . . .50 Coolnet Hammocks . . . . . . . . . . .28, 55 CopperCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Coquina Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . .79 Couples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 CPT Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Cruising Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 CYOA Charters Help Wanted . . . . . . .19 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Dockside Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Doyle/Ploch Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Dr. LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 28 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . .IBC,46,53,77 Dunbar Sales Sailing School . . . . . . .46 Dwyer mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Eastern Yachts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . .BC
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Edenton Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . .42 Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Ellies Sailing Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 E-Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Fairwinds Boat Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . .30 First Coast Offshore Challenge . . . . . .9 First Patriot Insurance . . . . . . . . .27, 60 Fishermen’s Headquarters . . . . . . . . .13 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Fort Pierce City Marina . . . . . . . . . . .51 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Gourmet Underway Cookbook . . . . .49 Grand Slam Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . .75 Gulfport City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Gypsy Wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Harborage Marina . . . . . . . . .20,27, IBC Hawk’s Cay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . .29 Innovative Marine Services . . . . .18, 27 Island Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Island Planet Sails . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 45 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales . . . . . . .74 JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Kelly Bickford, Yacht Broker . . . . . . . .77 Key Lime Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Mack Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina . . . .7 Marshall Catboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Massey Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 73 Masthead Enterprises . . . . .29,31,53,77 Mastmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show . . . . . . .5 Mike Chan Yacht Services . . . . . . . . .27 Morehead City Yacht Basin . . . . . . . .42 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . .74,BC Myrtle Beach Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Naples City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 National Sail Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Nature’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 NewJSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Nickle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 North Sails Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 North Sails Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Old Towne Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . .75 Palm Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Palm Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Pasadena Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Patriot Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pedersen Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Pelican’s Perch Marina . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Profurl/Wichard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Regata del Sol al Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . .20, 50 Ribcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Rigging Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rogue Wave Yachts Sales . . . . . . . . . .77 Sail Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sailing Florida Sailing School . . . . . . .46 Sailkote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 SailLaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sailtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sarasota Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Satellite Phone Store . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Savon De Mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Schurr Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Scuba Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sea School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Sea Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 29 Shadetree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Snug Harbor Boats & Co. . . . . . . . . .53 Spotless Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 58 SSB Radio Books . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 28 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises . . . .46 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Star Boat For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Strictly Sail Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sunrise Sails, Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Treasure Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . .51 Turner Marine Yacht Sales . . . . . . . .IFC Twin Dolphin Marina . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Ullman sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 31 Wag Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Waterborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Wayne Canning Surveyor . . . . . . . . .41 West Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Wichard/Profurl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Window on the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Windrider Trimarans . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Zarcor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Island Planet Sails .................................31, 45 Mack ..........................................................39 Masthead/Used Sails & Service.29, 31, 53, 77 National Sail Supply, new&used online.......31 North Sails Direct/sails online by North ......59 North Sails, new and used....................63, 83 Porpoise Used Sails .....................................31 Rigging Only .............................................30 Sail Repair...................................................31 Sailkote.......................................................29 Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL ...........................63 Sunrise Sails, Plus .......................................31 Ullman Sails..........................................27, 31 CANVAS Shadetree Awning Systems .........................48 SAILING SCHOOLS/ CAPTAIN’S LICENSE INSTRUCTION Bimini Bay ..................................................23 Bluewater sailing school .........................6, 46 Couples Saiing School ................................46 Dunbar Sales Sailing School........................46 Sailing Florida Charters & School................46 SailLaser......................................................46 Sailtime ......................................................46 Sea School/Captain’s License .....................40 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises .................46 Yachting Vacations......................................46 MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES Beta Marine ................................................13 MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDS Adventure Yacht Harbor .............................51 Amelia Island Marina ..................................51 Anchorage Marina ......................................51 Beach Marine .............................................51 Catamaran Boatyard.............................28, 38 Charleston City Marina...............................42 Clearwater Municipal Marina......................50 Coquina Marina..........................................42 Edenton Harbor ..........................................42 Fort Pierce City Marina ...............................51 Gulfport City Marina ..................................18 Harborage Marina .........................20, 27, IBC Hawk’s Cay Marina .....................................51 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina .................7 Morehead City Yacht Basin .........................42 Myrtle Beach Marina ..................................42 Naples City Marina .....................................50
Palm Coast .................................................51 Palm Cove ..................................................51 Pasadena Marina ........................................50 Pelican’s Perch Marina ................................50 Regatta Pointe Marina ..........................20, 50 Treasure Harbor Marina ..............................51 Twin Dolphin Marina .................................50 CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONAL Bimini Bay ..................................................23 CYOA Charters Help Wanted ......................19 Key Lime Sailing .........................................30 Sailing Florida Charters ...............................46 Yachting Vacations......................................46 MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS, INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING, ETC. Absolute Tank Cleaning ..............................27 Allstate Insurance..................................27, 60 Aqua Graphics ............................................27 Bluewater Insurance ...................................61 BoatNames.net ...........................................27 Fairwinds Boat Repairs/Sales .......................30 First Patriot Insurance ...........................27, 60 Innovative Marine Services ...................18, 27 Mike Chan Yacht Services ...........................27 Patriot Yacht Services..................................37 Scuba Clean Yacht Services.........................27 Wayne Canning Surveyor ...........................41 CAPTAIN SERVICES Capt. Bill Robinson .....................................28 Capt. Norm Connell ...................................28 Capt. Rick Meyer ........................................28 MARINE ELECTRONICS Dockside Radio ...........................................56 Sea Tech/Navigation/Communication ........82 SAILING WEB SITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS BoatNames.net ...........................................27 Capt. Marti Brown................................23, 28 Gourmet Underway Cookbook ...................49 SSB Radio Books ...................................23, 28 REGATTAS & BOAT SHOWS First Coast Offshore Challenge......................9 Bradenton Yacht Club.................................11 Buzzelli Multihull Regatta............................21 Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show .......................5 Sarasota Yacht Club ......................................9 Strictly Sail Boat Show ..................................5 Regata del Sol al Sol ...................................17
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B
eing a pirate looking at 60, I decided to see if solo sailing would increase my self-confidence or would fuel my self-doubt. The day was sunny and bright when I left Davis Islands in Tampa Bay and headed my Freedom 40 south to Key West. Tampa Bay slowly disappeared behind my wake caused by motor sailing in the light winds. Fuel tank full, autopilot performing, Bimini protecting me from the sun, Sirius radio playing 60s and Jimmy Buffett—what a start for a wonderful adventure. We all know that despite the best weather/wind forecasts, once we are offshore, the conditions can be challenging. My Freedom 40 has all the lines running back to the cockpit where an electrical winch makes sail handling manageable. Once the sails are up on the Freedom 40 ketch/cat, freestanding carbon fiber masts flex, and the sailing is wonderful. No releasing of jib sheets, and the self-tacking main and mizzen are a delight. After sunset, the full moon illuminated the water, and I settled in for a peaceful night. Around midnight, the winds increased to 20 knots and after some northeast orientation, switched to easterly with a slight southern aspect. The seas increased from the east and started hitting the port side, throwing water up over the rail. So much for a peaceful, easy night motorsail. I had left the full main up and with the motor running at low RPMs, I was able to maintain my southerly course. The real challenge to solo sailing is maintaining a lookout for traffic from freighters, shrimpers, and other cruising sail and power vessels. I had bought an egg timer and had planned to set it for 20- to 30-minute alarms. Actually, I would rest my eyes and was able to awake shortly to make observations. No shrimpers, freighters, cruise ships or other boats were seen that night. The lack of sleep does take a physical and mental toll. My safety plan also involved jack lines running fore and aft, a good sturdy 86 December 2010
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Solo Sail By Capt. Herman Bips harness with two tethers so that I would never be unclipped, a Spot satellite GPS messenger, VHF radio, ham radio, two large GPS transmitters, and a life raft at ready. An inflatable PFD allowed me better movement than the larger offshore jackets. My sailboat does have three independent bilge pumps, and the diesel has been running well. Plenty of water, fuel and food. Flares, both handheld and parachute, supplement my emergency equipment. In the middle of the night, the large waves headed west like a herd of buffaloes. Some passed quickly and quietly, while others collided with the boat and heaved me over. A quick check below found all my belongings that were nicely stored are now on the sole. I make a mental note to be more shipshape for my return from Key West…It was like someone taking your home and tilting it to shake everything possible from its assigned place. My chart plotter gave me confidence in both my progress in the gulf as well as heading down the Key West channel to my final destination, the Key
West city marina in the bight area. I realized I wasn’t as strong as I was when I was younger, and my balance also wasn’t as sure as it had been on previous night sails. Self-doubt sets in and I asked myself what the heck am I doing out here. I really did not want to go up on the foredeck in the middle of the night to reef the sail or check on the secured equipment. I did have to go forward in the channel and dump the large mainsail, get it tied to the boom, and continue on a safe course. With the strong winds and the sail not cooperating, it took more effort and was done slowly and with difficulty. I arrived in Key West at my slip around 4 a.m., a total of 42 hours underway. I would prefer to have crew so you can really get some good sleep and have some companionship. Another option is breaking up the trip into more manageable segments, possibly a stop in Marco, or even smaller segments. Take the time and enjoy the journey more. I did have my tow insurance if needed, but all was okay. A radar system or AIS ship identification are both on my future purchase list. As most cruisers realize, once at our destinations, our sense of achievement is heightened, and the memory of the long, sometimes wet and stormy nights, is minimized. Discomfort and the constant attention to the aspects of sailing both make solo sailing challenging. I plan on leaving Key West after Fantasy Fest and shortening the sail by stopping in Marco Island, or at least taking a rest interval in Longboat Key. I do enjoy my independence, and solo sailing reinforces my concept of self-dependency and enhances my self-confidence. It is a great feeling of being on a seaworthy boat, solo sailing and just being in the element. It is a private time and one of great appreciation of ourselves and the beauty of the sea. It is not to be taken lightly, as even well-crewed boats can be extremely challenging. Try a long solo daysail in good weather and see if you are comfortable alone on your vessel. I do welcome additional crew at times but find the solo sail very energizing and a very personal, spiritual engagement with nature. www.southwindsmagazine.com