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FROM THE HELM Slips Anyone? A few years ago, marinas—and their slips along with them—were disappearing, which meant a short supply and a big demand. That resulted in higher prices. Today, I see a lot of marinas with a large percentage of available slips. (I am not sure this is happening everywhere, but it is in the Tampa Bay area, so I would like to hear from others around the state and the South on this matter.) So what happened? Has the trend reversed itself? Did the powers that be— both private and public—rise up and stop the tide of disappearing marinas? Have slip prices dropped? Is this the “Age of Aquarius” for Florida boaters, and has the tide turned in their favor? Sorry—no to all those questions. Many factors have brought this about, and I believe there are three major causes. Two are directly related: the hurricanes of 2004-5 and the higher slip prices that were trending upward before those hurricanes hit. The third and indirect cause is home insurance. I started to hear the rumblings of higher slip prices from brokers back in 2003-4. A few brokers and new-boat dealers were telling me that people could afford payments and insurance,

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Steve Morrell, Editor but many couldn’t even find a slip to keep the boats in, and when they did find one, slip prices were making a boat purchase out of the question. Back then, insurance was reasonable and interest rates kept payments low. Today, I see used boats being sold right and left—with a lot of people getting out of boat ownership and a lot of others getting some good deals. I also know brokers are eager to make great deals on new boats (great time to buy one, by the way), as new boats aren’t selling as much. Home insurance and high homeowner taxes in Florida have moved boat ownership down the priority list. I also hear many of the brokerage boats (and some new boats) are being moved out of Florida, lowering slip demand. What about slip prices? Are they falling? I believe one of the main reasons they aren’t is because of the hurricanes. Slip demand and disappearing marinas drove prices up a few years back, but hurricanes destroyed a lot of marinas throughout the South, and after those heavy storm years of ’04 and ’05, marina insurance went way up, affecting marinas around the South—and not just those that were hit. Slip prices are a result of demand and supply, and marinas can’t keep low-

ering their prices as demand drops because there is a point where they can’t stay in business. The good news is that many marinas I see are rebuilding and remodeling, improving their services and docks. Those that were never hit are using the higher prices to reinvest in their marinas, which is good. Plus, a lot was learned about keeping marinas from being destroyed during a hurricane, and those that needed total rebuilding are coming back stronger. Those that never got hit have learned from those that did and are strengthening their docks. In conclusion, I don’t see prices dropping much, but some of the larger, emptier marinas are willing to make more deals for people, and better rates can be had. The good news is that I am very confident slip prices won’t be going up for a long time. Not much can be done about slips, but boat insurance in all this has forced many people out of boat ownership, and that is what we all need to work on lowering. I see that as possible if we all pull together. If we don’t, then sailboat ownership will become more and more the realm of the wealthy. So, what can we do about insurance? I have ideas on that and I’ll explore that subject later, but how about some reader ideas first?

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LETTERS “Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.” H.L. Mencken

In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDS invites readers to write in with experiences & opinions. E-mail your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com BOATER URGES OTHER BOATERS TO LET BUSINESSES KNOW THEY SUPPORT THEM I completely understand why you want to boycott towns and businesses that seem to support local law enforcements’ “Gestapo” tactics. However, the problem with boycotts is that the businesses don’t know who you are. Your absence makes you invisible. Besides, local businesses are our allies. Local government is the problem. What I have found works better is to make up business cards on my computer that on one side have my business information and the other side, I print: BOCA CIEGA YACHT CLUB MEMBER, Gulfport, Florida BOATERS MEAN BUSINESS $ $. We found you only because of our BCYC membership and we wanted you to know that. SUPPORT PUBLIC WATERWAY ACCESS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! In a friendly way, of course, I give these to every business I enter or do business with in Gulfport as an opener to dialogue. What I have found is a real eye-opener. The vast majority of the businesses I talked to had little or no knowledge of waterfront issues, nor did they have any idea how much of their business comes from boaters. There was not one business that did not want to increase their sales through boaters. I explain to them that I live in Seminole, own an art gallery in Dunedin but have kept my boat in the Gulfport Marina for the last 11 years. They begin to see the value of boaters when I tell them I’ve spent thousands of dollars in Gulfport and over the years brought hundreds of people to town that, like me, would not have come to Gulfport if it wasn’t for boating. The other way to make a difference is to get involved with local environment-friendly groups. We are extraordinarily fortunate in Gulfport to have Al and Cindy Davis, founders of Gulfport Water Watch, who have taken on the huge task of public education in these matters and whom we support as much as we can. If your community does not have a water watch group, form one, attend the city council meetings and become known. Boycotts do not work. Education does. Matt Maloy S/V HideAway Gulfport, FL Matt, Thanks for your letter and your support. A card is a good idea, and the South Seas Cruising Association came up with the idea of Boater Bucks (available to download and print out at www.southwindsmagazine.com/ourwaterways.htm) to hand out to businesses. I don’t totally agree with you on boycotts not working as a generalization. Boycotts don’t work against businesses and groups See LETTERS continued on page 11 8

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LETTERS that support you, of course. But they can work if enough people get together to boycott businesses that do not want boaters in their community. But let’s not throw boycotts out the door. A great exception where boycotts can work is seen in the example of South Africa, where the people who were the victims of the apartheid regime wanted foreign investors to boycott businesses dealing with that country. Those people had a right to say what was best for them. What we can do as boaters is boycott all the businesses in places like Gulfport that don’t want boaters—maybe someone can publish the names of those businesses and/or their owners. Editor MOORING FIELDS & ANCHORAGES In your August issue, you talked of your support for mooring fields over anchorages. For a full- time cruiser, that will get expensive at $15 a night. Seems that putting mooring fields in every anchorage is your solution to getting rid of derelict boats parked long-term. I hope you reconsider that idea. Perhaps a modification of the

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anchoring law recently enacted would be to put some sort of 30- to 45-day limit on anchoring. I think we can agree that the derelict boats are a problem. They are often among the “parked” boats. So my idea of limiting long-term anchoring would solve the derelict boat issue easily enough. I could see rules that only allow “parking” over a given time, such as 30 days, on a mooring. But I am concerned that you are supporting the idea of taking up all the good anchorages with mooring fields and raising my cost of cruising. Here’s a thought. A seasonal pass good for many different mooring fields. The daily rate gets kind of expensive, but the weekly and monthly rates get a bit better. But as a cruiser, I don’t want to sit in one place for a month. So let’s say the day rate is $15, the weekly rate is $80 and the monthly is $250. If there was a cruising pass good for mooring fields throughout Florida for $250/month, that would ease the pain. Or buy a “ticket book” of 10 nights for $100, good for a 60-day period. It would

mean that the state would get involved in coordinating all these fields through the park service. Ed K Ed, I had no intention of supporting mooring fields over anchorages or to use them as the all-encompassing solution to getting rid of derelict boats, and perhaps I did not make that clear. I did once state, “There are enough laws on the books to control boaters’ actions while anchored, like dumping waste and derelict vessels.” And there are. It’s just a matter of enforcing them and having the resources to do so properly. Some believe that it is too expensive to pay for those resources, like better and more informed marine patrol units, so they just want to pass an all-encompassing law to make it illegal—just because it’s cheap. Like outlawing cars to end illegal parking. That will end the problem— and cheaply, but it’s not right. I do believe in using mooring fields as a major solution to the problem as they are economical places to keep boats and some See LETTERS continued on page 12

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LETTERS of the safest places of all in storms. We are getting to the point where only the wealthy can afford a boat. That’s a bad trend. I also support mooring fields because they help the bottom environment, are convenient and create a great tie with the local community for transient boaters. They also give cruisers a great way to get good shoreside services along with a solid mooring. Then there’s the benefit to businesses as cruisers stop in. Mooring fields are all over the world and in many parts of this country, except, it appears in the South. I don’t believe there is any one solution to the expensive slips problem or the derelict boat problem, but mooring fields is one way to help solve these problems. The main thing I see is that our waterways have been used by boaters for many decades, and in some cases, hundreds of years, and local communities do not have ultimate rights over their control. Most of these communities are new compared to how long these waters have been used by boaters. When they come along and people start populating them, these new communities need to protect the waters and preserve their traditional use, which is not for just looking at. These communities have a responsibility to help all people enjoy these waters, as has been the case for a long time. I believe it is really a matter of unbelieveable snobbish prejudice in people to want to only have certain types of people visit their communities, which are public places, and some believe that since they are the majority, they can make that decision and stomp on the minority. What’s worse is that most people who want to eliminate cruisers anchoring in their waters use the excuse of pollution, while it is the people on shore who are destroying the waters the most. Mooring fields can also be an advantage. If a community sets one up, it will shortly see, from the people that use them, including those who anchor outside them, that cruisers are pretty good people in general, and a rapport can be established that will improve relations between cruisers and communities. One thing a mooring field represents for transients: an invite to come visit. Although landlubbers’ opinion of cruisers has been sliding downhill for a decade and for no good reason, their opinion would hopefully improve, despite some people who are just plain grumpy and a lost cause. I really like your idea of the cruiser pass or ticket book. Ski resorts do it in Colorado: Buy one ticket book and go skiing at any one of several resorts. Editor CUBA I still don’t see the beauty in sailing 90 miles from the United States to the longest-lasting dictatorship in the Americas. We are going to party while hundreds languish in political prisons, and government-sponsored pogroms beat up opposition leaders in the streets? Spare me the tear-jerking excuse that they are going to give “needed” aid to the poor. There shouldn’t be any needy poor in a “worker’s paradise.” That aid goes to the hands of the government and gets sold or “donated” to other Third World countries. Frank Resillez Key Largo, FL. Frank, I don’t see the beauty in the United States government telling its citizens what countries they can’t visit. It’s a human right. I also strongly believe that Castro would have been long gone if we had been trading with Cuba and American tourists had been visiting there, along with thousands of American merchants, as the people 12

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would see what they are missing. Then again some people would rather not deal with hostage-takers and would let the hostages be killed. In other words, they would stand on the principle that we should butt heads with the Cuban government instead of letting the government just slowly lose legitimacy. Throughout history, trade and interchange of peoples and ideas through their private interactions has done more for the advancement of human rights

in countries than any other action. Give me one example of where a boycott of an entire nation worked? There is South Africa, with one big difference: The people who were the ill-treated minority in that country wanted the boycott. Who was it that said, “It is best to win without fighting”? How about we wake up, go hang out with the Cuban people, and win? Editor

CALIFORNIA TREATS THEIR BOATERS KINDLY I recently returned from a trip down the California coast from San Francisco to San Diego, stopping at several sailing centers en route. I spoke to boaters and marina officials in Sausalito, Long Beach, Los Angeles and San Diego and was surprised to find the relationship between boaters, marina staff and local authorities to be generally harmonious and with an acute awareness that each relies and depends heavily upon the others, and that boaters contribute greatly to local economies. Contrast this to the seemingly increasingly acrimonious relationship between boaters and similar agencies in Florida coastal waters, vis-à-vis the cities of Tampa, Gulfport, Marco Island, etc. While in San Diego, I learned that August 11 had been proclaimed, by Senate Resolution 173, National Marina Day. The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) states that the goal of National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as familyfriendly gateways to boating and as stewards of the environment. The vice president of Almar Marinas, which operates 15 marinas across the Western United States, said, “Marina Day is a celebration of being on the water and showing appreciation to all boaters.” Almar Marinas are organizing barbecues, entertainment, Coast Guard inspections and more. Since returning to Florida, I haven’t heard a peep about National Marina Day! Perhaps the politicians, civic leaders and members of the “anti-boater” public should take a look at the West Coast and realize the economic potential that boater-friendly waters offer. Victor Sutcliffe Clearwater, FL Victor, Being from California, and having owned a sailboat in San Diego for six years, I have experienced a bit of the boating scene there. Californians too have had their problems with boater relations, but they have more experience at it. I remember back in the ’90s when I read in Latitude See LETTERS continued on page 14

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LETTERS 38 all the letters to the editor about the San Diego Harbor Patrol and how they treated boaters. It looked as if war was about break out. Hatred of the patrol among boaters was rampant, but since then, the patrol has lightened up a bit and relations have improved. On another note, I remember Oceanside, known as the most boater-friendly community in California, where the harbor patrol, which likes to be called the Home Port-Harbor Police, actually treats boaters with respect and kindness—and they run the fantastic city marina. For the amount of coastline, which is not much beyond San Francisco Bay and San Diego Bay, there aren’t that many marinas, but the ones that are there are big with lots of facilities. There are numerous marinas with huge storage lots for power and sailboats—on the water. Lifts for placing smaller keelboats in the water are common. And you don’t see the constant battle of marinas and waterfront businesses being sold and developed for condos. What a strange world! I loved sailing there. One of the big differences I have noticed between Florida and California is that the growth of the waterfront communities in Florida has been staggering in the last 30 years and in California, it occurred long before that. Plus—Florida has a lot of waterfront, not only on the coast, but you can almost triple that considering that almost of all of Florida has barrier islands, since the ICW adds two more “coasts” to most of the state. The population is almost non-stop on all those waterfront properties, and much of that growth has happened in the last three decades, most of that in the last two. Compared to Florida, California’s waterfront communities are old. Florida’s are young, experiencing rapid property value growth and groups of tens of thousands of people coming to live together for the first time in coastal communities almost all at once. Boating traditions in Florida go back decades before this population explosion went bananas, and there are all these people that moved here from all over who never lived together before— especially not on the water. Let’s compare that to Europe, where boating traditions and use of the water go back hundreds, if not thousands of years. Europeans long ago learned how to live together on the waterfront. Europe’s waterfront is beautiful because it’s old and wellpreserved. California is far younger than Europe, yet its residents also want to preserve their waterfront. In Florida, everyone wants to destroy anything old and put up new condos or private mansions. That is what’s going on. No one can dispute that. Gulfport, FL, is on the brink of becoming torn down. On Marco Island, it already happened. Floridians don’t know how to live together. Millions are moving here all at once, and it is really out of control. If we don’t stop this tsunami, there will be virtual “security gates,” guarded by local marine patrol units, that cruisers will have to pass through to cruise from community to community. In between, the FWC will be keeping an eye on everyone. Editor

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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – October Weather Web Sites: Carolinas & Georgia www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml Florida East Coast www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Florida.shtml Florida West Coast & Keys http://comps.marine.usf.edu Northern Gulf Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/coos/

NORTHERN GULF COAST Pensacola, FL 60º lo – 79º hi Gulfport, MS 60º lo – 79º hi Water Temperature – 74º

WEST FLORIDA St. Petersburg 70º lo – 83º hi Naples 68º lo – 87º hi Water Temperature St. Petersburg – 78º Naples – 81º

CAROLINAS AND GEORGIA Cape Hatteras, NC 60º lo – 73º hi Savannah, GA 56º lo – 78º hi Water Temperature Cape Hatteras, NC – 70º Savannah Beach, GA – 73º

EAST FLORIDA Daytona Beach - 65º lo – 83º hi Jacksonville Beach - 65º lo – 79º hi Water Temperature Daytona Beach – 78º Jacksonville Beach – 75º Gulfstream Current – 3.0 knots

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Miami Beach – 75º lo – 83º hi Stuart – 70º lo – 85º hi Water Temperature Miami Beach – 81º Stuart – 78º Gulfstream Current – 2.2 knots

FLORIDA KEYS Key West 76º lo – 85º hi Water Temperature Key West – 82º

WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direction of the prevailing winds in the area and month. These have been recorded over a long period of time. In general, the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds came from that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often the winds came from that direction. When the arrow is too long to be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.

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The number in the center of the circle shows the percentage of the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of the arrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100 percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather is Force 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.

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■ UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS EDUCATION/TRAINING Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs. St. Petersburg, FL Tuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies the Florida boater safety education requirements. Eleven les-

sons, 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) 823-3753. Don’t wait until next summer to have your children qualify for a State of Florida boater safety ID, possibly lower your boaters insurance premium or just hone your safe boating skills. Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. Six-week Public Boating Course begins every Monday. Includes safety information plus basic piloting; charts, course plotting, latitude/longitude and dead reckoning. Satisfies Florida’s under age 21 boater requirements. (727) 867-3088. Other courses continuously offered. (727) 565-4453. www.boatingstpete.org. Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating Programs America’s boating course: Oct. 13-14. Boating Skills and Seamanship: Nov. 5-29 (7 lessons). For more information on upcoming education programs or to request a free vessel safety check, call (727) 4698895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adult sailing programs. Family sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30-foot keelboat. $50-$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 7287317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638 Ruskin , FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course The Ruskin flotilla each month offers a Boating Safety course in Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not CONTRIBUTE TO SOUTHWINDS WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED SOUTHWINDS is always looking for articles and photos on various subjects about sailing (cruising and racing), our Southern waters, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. For more information, go to our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com, and see the “Writers Guidelines” page, or e-mail editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

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have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will be held bi-monthly. Entry into the course will also allow participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354. Basic Marine Electric. October 10-12. Raleigh, NC. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS Oct 5-7. 21st Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival and Boat Show. Morehead City, NC. www.ncseafoodfestival.org. Oct. 5-7. 29th Annual Destin Seafood Festival. Morgan Sports Center. $5 for the weekend. Children under 12 free. Destin, FL. http://www.destinseafoodfestival.org/admission.html.

Marine Systems Certification. Nov. 13-16. Fort Lauderdale, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org.

Oct. 13-14. Beaufort Shrimp Festival. Shrimp cooked every way. Local restaurants offer their specialties. Beaufort, SC. www.sneadsferry.org/festival/scf_beaufort_shrimpfest.htm

Standards Accreditation. Nov. 28-30. Orlando, FL. American Boat and Yacht Council. (410) 990-4460. www.abyc.org.

Oct. 11-14. 36th Annual National Shrimp Festival. Gulfshores, AL, public beach. www.nationalshrimpfestival.com/

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Oct. 19-20. Key West Goombay Festival. Bahamian culture is celebrated in the historic Bahama Village with a street fair and nonstop entertainment. contact: (305) 747-4544 http://www.visitkeywestonline.com/

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state’s oldest maritime exhibit. The three-day event annually draws thousands of visitors to this scenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood-related events and displays under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. Some of the notable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, a parade, a 5k Redfish Run and a Blessing of the Fleet. (888) 653-8011. www.floridaseafoodfestival.com Oct. 20-21. 38th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival. Parade, arts and crafts, lots of seafood. 9-5 p.m. This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great food in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning. In addition on this weekend, there is an open house at the lighthouse on Seahorse Key, the big island 3 miles to the west of Cedar Key. Explore the light, look at the exhibits and wander this beautiful island. Shuttle boats are available at City Marina. Be sure to remember your camera and binoculars! www.cedarkey.org Oct. 27-28. 26th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival. Children’s area, live entertainment and fishing expo. The

arts and craft show is designed with a nautical theme. A bounty of fresh seafood featuring our favorite Madeira Beach grouper. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Johns Pass Village, Madeira Beach. www.johnspass.com/specialevents.cfm.

BOAT SHOWS Oct 25-29. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Fort Lauderdale. Largest boat show in the world, covering six sites. Over 1,600 vessels with 160 super yachts, marine supplies, accessories, electronics. Cost: Adults $16, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The show is open at $30 for a show preview to all on Thursday, Oct. 25. (954) 764-7642. www.showmanagement.com. Oct. 10-12. IBEX (International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference), Miami Beach Convention Center. National Marine Manufacturers Association. (312) 9466262. www.ibexshow.com. Nov. 1-4. Strictly Sail St. Petersburg Boat Show and Trawler Show. The largest all sailboat show on the Gulf Coast with many boats presented on land (smaller boats) and in the water. Trawlers will be at the show for the second time this year, after a successful showing in 2006. Hundreds of exhibitors. The best and most beautiful venue of all the sailboat shows, being on Tampa Bay. Free sailboat rides. On the Vinoy basin on the causeway to the St. Petersburg Pier. www.strictlysail.com. Thurs.-Sat., 10-6, Sun. 10-5. $12, Thur.-Fri. $14, Sat.-Sun. 15 and under free with paid adult. Two-day weekend pass for $24. Additional events this year. www.strictlysail.com. Nov. 8-11. Fort Myers Boat Show. Harborside Convention Complex and City Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, FL. John Good Co. (954) 570-7785. www.swfmia.com. St. Petersburg Power Boat Show. Bayfront Center Yacht Basin. St. Petersburg, FL. Show Management. (954) 7647642. www.showmanagement.com.

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The International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), Miami Beach, Oct. 10-12 This year’s conference will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and there is an extensive seminar series plan. The conference has traditionally presented speakers from the industry who present seminars on the most advanced manufacturing processes on all subjects related to boatbuilding, from business to technology. With 65 seminar sessions planned, this year’s program will cover a wide range of topics. The technical seminars are organized and presented by the American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association, the American Boat & Yacht Council, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Professional Boatbuilder and WoodenBoat magazines. Along with the seminar series, there will be more than 800 exhibitors in four exhibit halls, along with an outdoor demonstration area where professional boatbuilders will be demonstrating the latest technology in the industry. For more information and to register—there is limited space available for exhibitors—contact Tina Sanderson at (802) 879-8324, or Anne Dunbar at (716) 662-4708. The Web site for the IBEX show is www.ibexshow.com.

Placida Rotary Club Annual Nautical Flea Market. Oct. 20-21 Placida in Southwest Charlotte County. On the water on Gasparilla Sound at the Fishery Restaurant on CR 771. Flea market brings 85 vendors and boats on display. Hot food, cool drinks, German beer. Live Reggae music. 9-6 Sat. and 95 Sun. $3, children under 12 free. http://placidarotary.net/. (941) 475-7937 for vendor space and info.

10th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Oct. 20, Cortez, FL The 10th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market will be held at the Seafood Shack Marina, 4110 127th Street West, Cortez, FL 34215 on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public with lots of free parking. There is a $10 per space (equal to a car parking space) charge for sellers only. Bring your own table. Rain day will be following Saturday, Oct. 27. Lots of used boat stuff, some new boat stuff too, buy or trade. You might even see some boat stuff you wouldn’t let your dog chew on. Guaranteed you will meet a lot of boaters (or interesting people) and have a good time. So dig out and dust off all that old boat stuff, and bring it on down 24

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(or you could just keep it until you can’t remember what it was ever going to be used for). Take the whole family (or leave the kids home to play some more video games) and join us. Come out and find a great deal or just look around and have a good time. For more information, call (941) 792-9100.

Fifth Annual Florida West Coast SSCA Rendezvous, Punta Gorda, Oct. 20 The Seven Seas Cruising Association will hold its Fifth Annual West Coast Rendezvous in Punta Gorda, FL, on Saturday, October 20, at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. Both power and sail cruisers are welcome to come by land or sea (no airplane landing facilities at the yacht club). All SSCA events are open to both members and non-members alike. Although the rendezvous is on Saturday, there is a brief happy hour on Friday night. On Saturday, the rendezvous begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by seminars on communications and first aid afloat. A nautical flea market and vendor displays will be held during a two-hour lunch break. In the afternoon a seminar will be held on weather and weather communications. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 10. For more information and to register online, go to www.SSCA.org. You can also call Bruce and Marilyn Conklin at (954) 771-5662. Goldconk@yahoo.com.

Racing Seminar by Jeff and Amy Linton, Davis Island Yacht Club, Nov. 7 See the Racing section for information on this event.

Seven Seas Cruising Association Annual Meeting in Melbourne, FL, Nov. 9-11 The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) will again host its annual convention and general meeting (formerly called a “gam”) at the Eau Gallie Convention Center in Melbourne, FL, Nov. 9-11. All SSCA events are open to both members and non-members alike. There will be a Friday night cocktail party and a nautical flea market the following morning in the parking lot at the center. There is also a vendors’ show and sale where businesses are offering their products and services. A barbecue is scheduled for Saturday evening at Wickham Park. On Sunday, there will be the annual meeting and awards ceremony. There is also an extensive number of seminars at the www.southwindsmagazine.com

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convention. The full list of seminars is available at on the SSC Web site. Some of the seminars to be presented are A Family Circumnavigates Aboard a Catamaran, Sailboat Docking and Sail Trim for Cruisers, and Accessing Weather Data at Sea. A total of 15 seminars are scheduled. For more information and for registration, go to the SSCA Web site, www.SSCA.org. Cruisers who come by boat generally anchor off the Pineapple Pier near the event site. The Web site has more information including special hotel rates for SSCA members and a map of the area, including hotels, anchorages, restaurants and more.

Laser Seminar, Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Nov. 15-18 See the Racing section for information on this event.

2007 Wharram Catamaran Rendezvous, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, Hobe Sound, FL

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Florida Sea Base in Florida Keys Looking for Charter Boats and Captains Florida Sea Base, a high adventure camp serving the Boy Scouts of America, is looking for sailboats to run our next summer season beginning the end of May 2008, through the end of August 2008. The ideal boat will either be a Morgan 41 Out Island or the CSY 44 or something similar (5.5-foot draft or less, less than 65-feet vertical clearance and less than 15-foot beam). Weekly trips include training, fuel (diesel and propane), dockage at Sea Base (located in Islamorada) and Key West. All provisions are included, including food, ice and necessary dry goods.

The 2007 Florida Wharram Catamaran Rendezvous is scheduled for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Hobe Sound, FL. Hobe Sound is near Stuart on the Atlantic coast of Florida. We expect to have five to eight Wharrams there; a Tiki 46, a few Tangaroas, Tiki 26s and possibly others. All Wharram catamaran owners are welcome as well as lovers of Wharram catamarans and others who would just like to show up and see them and talk about them. Bring your pictures if you can’t bring your boat. If you can’t bring a boat or pictures, then just bring yourself! We have even been known to welcome “half boats” (monohulls). For more information, call Gene Perry (Tiki 26) at home at (772) 545-9312 or on his cell at (772) 214-4330, Dan Kunz (Tangaroa 36) at home at (305) 664-0190, or Ann and Neville Clements‚ (Tiki 46) on their cell at (401) 261-7816. You can

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With the Code of Federal Regulations for the Boy Scouts of America, we are permitted to carry eight passengers with a 6-pack license. All vessels must pass the Coast Guard’s Uninspected Inspected Vessel Check, be documented for “Coast Wise Trade” and carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance with Boy Scouts of America listed on the policy. You will be guaranteed 9 to11 trips for the season (excluding acts of nature) at $2200 per trip. Charters usually consist of six youths (Boy Scouts) ranging in age from 14-20 and two adult leaders. You are in charge of your vessel but must run our charter program and schedule as described. Boats run in groups of four from Islamorada to Key West and back (80 miles each way). The captain will take the scouts fishing, sailing and snorkeling with four nights at anchor and one day and night in Key West. All gear/tackle and bait are provided at no additional charge. This is a fast-paced program, so all boats and captains must be up for the demands. Being mechanically inclined is a major plus. If you have a boat and would like a contract captain to run it, we have several very qualified captains to put you in contact with. Also, Sea Base is looking for a schooner 80 feet long (+) overall for week trips as well. The ideal candidate will have a draft of six feet or less and a vertical clearance of less than 65 feet. These boats run week trips from Marathon to Boca Grande with a day/night stopover in Key West Bight. The boats must be USCG-inspected with an overnight endorsement. You will be guaranteed 10 trips @ $6200 per trip. Fuel and propane are provided as well as all provisions and dockage while running our program. Contact Capt. Rich Beliveau or Capt. Steve Willis at (305) 394-0365 or (305) 393-7373.

Coast Guard Discontinues Use of “*CG” Dialing By Kim Kaminski After completing extensive research and from reports of various rescues. the Coast Guard found that cell phone compa-

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nies used a special keying sequence to reach the Coast Guard during emergencies. This special keypad feature, “*CG,” would link the customer directly to the Coast Guard. The *CG feature was introduced by some cellular companies in the early 1990s but never developed as a nationwide service. Wireless companies have been improving their systems recently by utilizing digital technology, and the older *CG feature didn’t migrate into the new system. Some cell phone companies had lost track of whether or not they were still continuing this system. The Coast Guard requested the cell phone companies to re-route these *CG calls to 911 (Public Safety Answering Point) nearest to where the call originated. (The one exception to the discontinuance of the *CG feature is in Alaska where there is only one number for routing emergency calls, and this feature will remain active in Alaskan waters.) The misalignment of cellular coverage areas within the region, and the intermittent use of this specialized service have resulted in misdirected emergency calls, which led to significant delays in Coast Guard response for help. If you use a cell phone while out boating on the waterways and are in need of assistance, the U.S. Coast Guard has requested that you discontinue the use of this special feature and begin using 911 to notify authorities of a maritime emergency (if a cell phone is your only means of communication). All boaters should have a VHF-FM radio for use as a primary means of communication in case of emergency. Cell phones should be used as a secondary method of communication as they are a point-to-point contact where other boaters in the area cannot hear the distress call and will not be able to respond. In addition, if a cell phone caller does not know where they are located, it would be difficult and time consuming to determine a position through a wireless company. A cell phone call can become even more aggravating by low batteries and poor reception. Calls that come in on a VHF-FM radio will have a line of bearing (LOB) which helps to pinpoint and narrow the area for the Coast Guard to search for the boater making the call.

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Dreamboat From Mark Storrs, Jupiter, FL Like many sailors of my vintage who grew up in South Florida, I learned to sail in a wooden pram designed by Clark Mills. I was very lucky to have learned to sail at the Lauderdale Yacht Club and to have a tremendously supportive father and mentor who constantly encouraged me. My dad purchased my first Clark Mills wooden Pram when I was eight years old, and about the only thing I can remember about this little vessel was its yellow cotton sail. My two younger brothers followed in the sailing program with their own wood Prams. We all enjoyed years of fun and developed a strong sailing foundation built upon that little wooden wonder called the Pram. A little more than five years ago, I was visiting the Lauderdale Yacht Club. I noticed an old disheveled-looking wooden Pram in a sea of high-tech fiberglass Optis. I was informed that the little boat was destined for the landfill unless someone was willing to take her off the club’s hands. Being a lover of wooden boats of any kind, I was just that person. I don’t know if Mills would approve of my little restoration project and his little Prams’ current non-sailing status. However, I am sure he would approve of saving one of his little ships from an unflattering destination. My then three-year-old son became the proud owner of a genuine Clark Mills wooden Pram headboard. He enjoys it to this day. Sadly, just a few weeks after completing the little Pram’s restoration, I read in SOUTHWINDS of Clark Mills’ passing. My parents have for years summered on their lake home in northern Wisconsin. They are proud owners and have thoroughly enjoyed their beautiful fiberglass sailboat called a Picnic Cat. The designer is Clark Mills.

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The Catalina Rendezvous at the Isthmus on Catalina Island. Photo courtesy Catalina Yachts.

1ST ANNUAL SOUTHERN CATALINA RENDEZVOUS Celebrating 25 years of Catalina Rendezvous Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, Tampa Bay, FL, Nov. 9-12

wenty-five years ago, Catalina owners held the first Catalina rendezvous in Southern California in 1982. A few years later, the rendezvous was moved to the Isthmus on Catalina Island off the coast of California and has become one of the most popular sailboat rendezvous in the country. The event has grown steadily every year, and this year 143 boats and about 400 people attended. Although there are several smaller rendezvous held by local Catalina owners around the country, the one at Mystic, CT—held each August—is the largest one after the Catalina Island one. Catalina Yachts management and Catalina owners have talked about a Southern rendezvous for years—especially since the main factory has now grown to be in Largo, FL, in the Tampa Bay area. This year that all came together, and the Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club (TITYC) agreed to host the event. For many years, the Tampa Bay yacht club has hosted the Morgan Rendezvous, except for

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the last two years when it was hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa. That was because the Treasure Island club has been building a new club building, which was recently completed. The club is ideal with a great pool patio, tiki bar, lots of dockage and a good basin that the club sits in for boats to anchor in—and close enough to easily dinghy to. The rendezvous is open for all to come to and Catalina owners or anyone interested who cannot bring their boats are invited to arrive by car. Event tickets, which include meals and other amenities, are open to everyone, boat owners or not. Events this year will start with a Friday afternoon reception and party, with food, drink and music scheduled. Saturday morning—after breakfast at the club—will be equipment and systems seminars put on by suppliers and manufacturers. The rest of the day will be filled with events including a blindfold dinghy race and a chance for boat owners to show off their unique systems, gear installations and customizations of their Catalinas. Prizes will be given for the boat traveling the farthest to get there, most decorated boat, etc. There will be a dinner and party that evening. Sunday will be more of a laid-back day, starting with another club breakfast. Attendees will be able to swim, play tennis at the club courts, golf locally or visit the local area. A sunset beach bon voyage party is scheduled for the late afternoon and early evening at the nearby Gulf beach. Monday will be the final day of departure. Raffles with prizes will be held all weekend. Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 5. For lots more information and to register, go to www.catalina yachts.com and at www.catalina.tityc.com. You can also register at the Strictly Sail St. Pete Boat Show at the Catalina docks on Nov. 1-4. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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The Gulf Coast’s Only Boat Show for Cruisers For more information on the show and events, go to www.strictlysailstpete.com NOVEMBER 1-4 Thurs.-Sat. – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spa Beach Park in the Vinoy Basin at the St. Pete Pier Downtown St. Petersburg FL on the water TICKETS: (ages 15 & under are free—must be with an adult) 1-day adult Thurs/Fri – $12 1-day adult Sat/Sun – $14 2-day adult – $24 Buy your tickets online and get a one-year subscription to a magazine. DIRECTIONS: Spa Beach at the base of The St Pete Pier. The Pier is located at the end of Second Ave. N.E. From I-275, take Exit 23-A (Old 10) going east to Beach Dr. Turn south to Second Ave. N.E. for one block. At Bayshore Drive, directly in front of The Pier, turn right and follow south to discounted parking area, just opposite the Bayfront Center or follow the “BOAT SHOW PARKING” signs. Take the FREE show shuttle to The Pier. Limited, paid parking is also available at the base of The pier in two separate public parking lots. BOATS AND GEAR. Hundreds of exhibitors of gear and boats. Dozens of in-water and on-land boats to tour. TRAWLERS WILL AGAIN BE AT THE SHOW. Trawlers and power cruisers will again be present for boarding in the water at this year’s show. STRICTLY SAIL ST. PETERSBURG SEMINAR SCHEDULE Seminars on a variety of sailing topics are being held continuously during the show. For more information and updated schedules and titles of these seminars go to www.strictlysailstpete.com.

Kids Aboard. Free boatbuilding workshop for children ages 4 and older, teaches them to design and build their vessels. Parents can relax and visit the show while their kids are safe and having a good time, enjoying a fun, educational activity at the Kids Aboard Academic Boatbuilding Workshop. Visit www.kidsaboard.com for more information Jack Klang’s Chart Tent. Stop by the 9-by-12-foot navigation chart and learn new techniques about sailing, boat handling, safety, and cruising under sail. This chart blanket is littered with small boats, buoys, lighthouses and interesting nautical markings to help demonstrate real boating situations. $1000 Shopping Spree. Enter to win as you enter the show. West Marine will give away a $1,000 shopping spree to one lucky showgoer. Sign up at the main entrance for your chance at the prize. Latitudes & Attitudes Cruiser’s Bash. Saturday night 7 p.m. Everyone at the show Saturday evening is invited. MORE FREE SAILING OPPORTUNITIES: Watersports West will be offering the following free sailing opportunities at Spa Beach at the show. Lessons are free with paid admission to the show and available weather permitting. Introduction to Kiteboarding. Saturday and Sunday. Free introduction to kiteboarding classes during the show: How to launch, land and maneuver a kiteboard. Using trainer kites, participants will get an introduction kiteboarding.

Free O’pen Bic Demos at Spa Beach on Saturday & Sunday.

OTHER EVENTS Discover Sailing. Free Sailboat Rides. Discover Sailing, a national introduction-to-sailing program will be going on each day at the show to help non-sailors take their first sail. Showgoers can go on free, 30-minute sailing trips and collect free, learn-to-sail materials and names of sailing schools where they can further their education. Author’s Corner Tent. Come meet some of your favorite sailing authors and pick up all of the most current sailing books! News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Our Waterways Section SOUTHWINDS has created this section to inform our readers about changes in our waterways. We are all in the midst of great changeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;through the conversion of many boating properties to condominiums, restrictions on anchorages, and other economic forces at work. Our coastal waters and our waterways belong to all of us, and all of us have a right to use them. These waters are not just for those who live on the water, and it is up to us boaters and lovers of these waters to protect that right. We hope that by helping to inform you of these changes, we will contribute to doing just that. We are looking for news and information on changes, land sales, anchorages, boatersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights, new marinas, anchoring rights, disappearing marinas, boatyards and boat ramps, environmental concerns and other related news. Contact Steve Morrell, editor@southwindsmagazine.com, or call (941) 795-8704.

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FWC Meets With Boaters in Boot Key Harbor By Cliff Stephan On Monday, August 27, a community meeting was held at Dockside Lounge to discuss Boot Key Harbor community ideas and issues involving relations with local law enforcement and to bring forth ideas to continue to improve relations. FWC officer David Dipre has been working hard to improve relationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;without much success. This community meeting was a next step on his part to further that process. FWC Officers David Dipre and J. M. Reiff, Monroe County Sheriff Willie Guerra and Harbormaster Richard Tanner met with nearly two dozen residents of the harbor, some land-based residents, and a representative of the ACLU. While the meeting broke up without any agreements between the two sides, they agreed to keep communicating, and host another meeting in three months. Items discussed included: recent thefts of dinghy motors, anchor light regulations, safety inspections, boats on moorings, pumping overboard, derelict vessels, and speed of vessels in the harbor. Resident complaints were specific to the manner and times at which FWC visits are conducted (e.g., the FWC running without lights, using spotlights to blind boaters, and the late night hours chosen for the visits). The FWC officers insisted these tactics were a part of performing their jobs, and necessary for officer safety. Officers were at a loss to comment on helping with stopping dragging derelict boats. Richard Tanner of the city marina indicated a willingness to help, but only if it has a secure place to store the vessel. FWC and the sheriff advised of the real difficulties of recovering stolen property when ownership of the items stolen is hard to prove. Officer Dipre was willing to be in the harbor to stop speeding vessels if they were doing it on a regular basis and someone could give them a schedule of times when violations are occurring, but regular patrols for those purposes were beyond their resources. The primary mission of the FWC in Boot Key Harbor, as expressed by both officers, was to insure the safety of the boating public in the harbor by conducting repeated vessel safety checks, and warning or citing violators. Most citations are given to those who still refuse to show anchor lights after dark. The meeting came after several nights of FWC enforcement visits to the harbor, with mostly anchor light warnings and citations being issued. The meeting deteriorated so much over supposed illegal boardings, that constructive dialogue became impossiwww.southwindsmagazine.com

The meeting between the FWC, boaters and others in Boot Key Harbor. Officer David Dipre is on the right. Photo by Cliff Stephan.

ble. Many items in Officer Dipre’s e-mail to set up the meeting were not touched on, “...ideas that would be good to discuss would be regular boating safety classes, continued communication on the cruisers net, a community watch, direct points of contact to FWC officers, and assistance to prevent derelict vessels within the harbor.” Bottom line, according to Officer David Dipre, is that he is committed to doing his job, in hopes of making Boot Key Harbor a safe community for all boaters. One boater summed

it up as he walked away from the meeting by uttering a familiar slogan, “The floggings will continue till the morale improves.” This writer, a liveaboard in the harbor, hopes the FWC could be persuaded to allow harbor residents to be a constructive resource in pursuing its primary mission of boating safety, instead of allowing a few boaters who flagrantly violate a local ordinance (anchor lights) to make the whole harbor a target for FWC enforcement.

LETTER FROM A LIVEABOARD ON THE BOOT KEY HARBOR MEETING FWC Officer Dave Dipre said at the meeting that until the mooring field is declared an official anchorage by the USCG, the anchor-light requirements are that boats must display an all-around white light visible for 2 nm with exceptions for occlusions by rigging. He stated that they, the FWC, had some latitude in enforcement and that he, personally, would not enforce the 2 nm rule if the lights were visible for 200 yards since it is impractical to measure the 2 nm rule in the harbor. It has been my experience that they do ask permission when boarding. Dipre said that they would offer a green sticker to boarded boats, similar to a USCG AUX courtesy inspection, but that that alone would not guarantee a repeat boarding would not occur. Dipre stated that the boats that are repeatedly boarded are the chronic offenders (i.e., insufficient anchor lights and/or poor pump-out records as reported by the city). Dipre also stated that the FWC could only board vessels routinely to check permanently installed MSDs and that all other required equipment could be displayed without boarding. As close as I can tell, and from what I’ve gleaned from what you have published in SOUTHWINDS, they have been within the law. I personally feel that the FWC could better expend their resources other than focusing on us full-time cruisers. I also feel there is a philosophical (constitutional?) divide between what passes as status quo on land and on the water. Here in Marathon, however, I truly believe the FWC is making a real effort to involve the full-time cruisers and inform us as to how to keep them from being overbearing. Dipre made the point that they only enforce the law and that if we felt the law was unjust or unreasonable, we should address the News & Views for Southern Sailors

issues with the Legislature. The attention on this whole affair has been brought to bear by the local boating community and by your publication, which, I believe, is responsible for this outreach by the local FWC officers, and for that, I think, we should all be proud. Dipre ended by promising he would plan similar discussions at regular intervals and giving out contact information to anyone with further questions or concerns. Joe Corey S/V Calcutta Joe Corey and Peggy St. James live aboard their sailboat, Calcutta, in Boot Key Harbor. Both have written previous articles that have been published in SOUTHWINDS.

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WAG BAGS: Bucket-and-Chuck-It or Wag-and-Bag-It? By Robbie Johnson S/V Tahiti Rover marine head with thruhere are probably few hull fittings. When offtopics more contentious shore, they use a bucket among boaters than the and chuck it. When sailing issue of marine head disin environmentally sensicharges and the environtive United States waters, mentally-correct handling and also when in small of so-called “black water” anchorages or marinas in waste. It is no small irony foreign countries where that over 90 percent of all dumping a bucket of solid boats in the United States waste would be offensive are less than 18 feet in to all concerned, they use length, are powered by Wag Bags. outboard motors, and are Wag Bags? Yep, a simwithout a marine head, ple, inexpensive, no-movwhile it is the minority of ing parts, and environmenboaters with larger vessels tally-friendly approach to and installed marine heads handling black water that catch all the flack waste generated on a boat. from legislators and law The Pardeys explain it enforcement. You just best: “Bucket-and-chuck-it know the huge recreational may be okay in open population using those The Wag Bag as purchased. areas, but we find it a dissmaller boats are taking comforting choice in pristhe bucket-and-chuck-it tine anchorages or in approach, but woe betide enclosed marinas anythe hapless sailor or livewhere in the world. We aboard who would dishave no installed head charge black water waste due to our dislike of holdthrough his boat’s thruing tanks, so we have hull! Therein lies the nexus made an enclosure with of the situation: how to seat and lid for a bucket pass black water waste and have come up with from the boat in a legal solutions that we feel and environmentally corwork well. Offshore, we rect way? Are holding use the bucket-andtanks, pump-out stations, chuck-it system. Near and expensive on-board shore or in enclosed treatment systems the anchorages, we use Wag only answer? Bags in the bucket. These Lin and Larry Pardey, fully biodegradable bags… circumnavigators and procontain a special powder lific authors, are one of the (called Pooh-Powder) that best-known and most turns urine into a gel and respected sailing couples. deodorizes the waste. The They were asked how they special enzymes in the gel handle the black water The Wag Bag installed in a marine toilet. Pooh-Powder is in the center discharge situation when and comes in the Wag Bag. The bag on the seat is the disposal bag that also kill bacteria and promote the breakdown of they are cruising in U.S. the used Wag Bag bag in the toilet can be sealed in. That can be dumped safely in the trash going to a landfill. waste and bags. After waters (see their full using the bag (one bag answer at www.landlcan be used five or six times), we simply seal it into the seppardey.com/Tips/2006/March.html). The answer this arate biodegradable pouch supplied with each kit. Then it savvy, world-cruising couple gave was, like their approach can be deposited in the trash for disposal at landfills.” to the sailing life, simple and direct. They have no installed

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Relax, fellow sailors! It is not necessary to remove your installed marine head to use Wag Bags. The biodegradable bags are designed to fit inside a standard toilet or marine head. To be perfectly legal and avoid any hassles with the water police, simply disconnect the intake and discharge hoses from your marine head, (close the seacocks first, of course) and put a Wag Bag in the head’s bowl. It is as easy as putting a plastic trash bag liner in a kitchen trash can. As the Pardeys point out, the bags may be used multiple times before they need to be changed. Simply reconnect your head to the thru-hulls when going offshore. The Wag Bag’s manufacturer, Phillips Environmental Products (www.thepett.com), gives this explanation of its product: The WAG system is actually “two bags; one funnel-shaped waste collection bag pre-loaded with Pooh Powder waste treatment used to contain the waste, and a heavy gauge zip-close bag (12” x 10”) to secure and transport waste. They are approved for disposal with normal trash as Group II non-hazardous waste. The bags will work in any dry marine, RV, or household toilet. The bioactive non-toxic gelling powder that encapsulates liquid and solid waste, neutralizes odors, initiates and accelerates decomposition.” I already know what you’re thinking: How often can I use a Wag Bag before tossing it? And does that PoohPowder really control the odor? As for me, I probably average using one Wag Bag every 5-7 days depending, but I would guess the average live-aboard boating couple would use two bags a week if they are eating at least two meals aboard and each voiding at least once a day while aboard. I stress the word “guess” because the volume of waste generated varies so much with different individuals. The Pardeys say they use a Wag Bag 5 or 6 times before tossing it. Me, I get up early in the morning and spend the greater part of my waking hours ashore, so I use shoreside toilets more often than my boat’s head. My head’s Wag Bag gets more frequent use on the weekend than during the week. I have not found odor to be an issue. Wag Bags are preloaded with the patented Pooh-Powder and will convert approximately 31-32 ounces of urine into a non-spillable gel, while also initiating the decomposition process of the solid waste. Pooh-Powder is an odor neutralizer, not a perfume. When I first began using Wag Bags, I bought an extra container of Pooh-Powder just in case, but I don’t recall ever having to use it. If you think you may have an overly sensitive nose, you can conduct your own odor field test by just buying a container of the Pooh-Powder and using a plastic kitchen trash bag in the bowl of your marine head. However, when it comes to disposal the Wag Bag is superior to the trash bag approach because when filled to capacity, the Wag Bag’s top is easily sealed, then placed in a 12” x 10” heavy gauge, zip-close, puncture-resistant News & Views for Southern Sailors

transport bag that virtually eliminates the kind of accident no one wants to deal with. The transport bag is also biodegradable and approved for disposal in a trash can or Dumpster. Each Wag Bag kit comes with a funnel-shaped toilet bowl liner bag that is pre-loaded with Pooh-Powder, plus a heavy-gauge transport bag, toilet paper and sanitary wipes. So what is the cost of this simple, viable alternative to holding tanks, pump-out stations, expensive on-board treatment systems and midnight anchorage raids by the water police? The manufacturer will sell you a 12-bag package for $38.95 plus shipping, but you can buy the same package from Amazon.com for $23.00. If you remain skeptical, or the price is still too steep for you, you can buy a single Wag Bag and try it out for only $2.75 at (http://www.rei.com/product/692303). Now how easy and inexpensive is that to settle all the inconvenience, hassle and paranoia besetting Florida sailors and liveaboards in dealing with black water waste disposal?

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Three years after Hurricane Charley, Punta Gorda celebrates its comeback. Fisherman’s Village on the left and the new marina on the right. Photo by Steve Morrell

A Record Year: Two Category 5 Hurricanes Make Landfall

or the first time in history (which means “since mankind has been keeping records”), two Category 5 hurricanes made landfall in the same season. Another record set this year was that this was the first time that the first two hurricanes of a storm season reached Category 5 strength since records have been kept on tropical storms starting in 1861. Hurricane Dean made landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico on August 21 as a Category 5 storm. Fourteen days later, Hurricane Felix, also a Category 5, made landfall in Nicaragua on September 4. It must be a year for records, as one more record was made on that day when Hurricane Henriette made landfall in Baja California, as that was the first time in recorded storm history that an Atlantic hurricane and a Pacific hurricane made landfall on the same day. Since hurricane records began in 1861, only 12 Category 5 storms have made landfall in the Atlantic basin (including Felix and Dean). Of those 12, three made landfall in the United States; the Labor Day hurricane that hit the Florida Keys in 1935, Hurricane Camille in Mississippi in 1969 and Hurricane Andrew in Miami-Dade County in 1992. Hurricane Felix again showed how quickly a storm can develop in the Atlantic basin. The storm went from a weak tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in 42 hours—again setting another record—a record previously held by

Hurricane Wilma in 2005, which had similar development in a 48-hour period. As of September 11—the height of the Atlantic hurricane season—no Atlantic hurricanes had made landfall in the United States in the 2007 season (and Southwinds is hoping that none will have done so by the time this issue is read). By September 11, hurricane prognosticators had readjusted—downwards—their storm predictions for 2007.

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Hurricane Season 2007 BOOK REVIEW:

The Cruiser’s Guide to Hurricane Survival Written by Bradley Glidden. 90 pages. Cruising Guide Publications. www.cruisingguides.com. (800) 330-9542.

Reviewed by Steve Morrell At long last, someone has come up with a book on hurricane survival for boats. In the last three years, Southwinds has published many articles and letters on hurricane survival for boaters at dock, at anchor and at sea, but the magazine has mainly concentrated on preparing boats at docks, since this is the most common situation faced by boat owners in the Southern United States. This guide, although titled as a guide for cruisers, has a wealth of information for all situations that boat owners might face for an impending storm. The book is written by Bradley Glidden, a sailor who has lived in the Caribbean around and on boats since 1975. He currently lives on a 60-year-old Rhodes sloop in St. Thomas, and has experienced—and survived—many hurricanes. The book discusses the many different options and situations which a boat owner might face during a threatening hurricane. The beginning of the book discusses general preparations of your boat that should be done long before you might possibly experience a hurricane. This includes such things as making sure that your cleats are secured properly to your deck. Following this, there is a general discussion about hurricanes and fore-

casting their movements. Then the book gets into the meat of the matter: your options facing a storm. This book is for cruisers, and the first option that Glidden discusses is moving your boat out of the way—like sailing or motoring it somewhere else. All the pros and cons of this option are discussed including getting trapped at sea on your way to some safe haven. Then the book goes on to describe the perfect hurricane hole and gives examples and charts of what this might be. Lots of valuable information in this chapter. The book also has a short discussion of the advantages of having your boat weather a storm on land—hauled out, that is. The author’s strongest suggestion in such a case is to remove the mast. Lacking is any mention of strapping your boat to the ground—a practice more recently becoming popular. Another chapter is about surviving a storm at dock and/or in a hurricane hole. This chapter has a lot of invaluable information with some excellent diagrams on running lines from the boat to docks and anchors. Another chapter discusses anchoring your boat, with a lot of valuable information on the strength of anchoring systems and the strength of various anchors during storm conditions. The final chapters of the book talk about what to do when the storm hits, after the storm hits, first aid information and suggestions for creating a “bail-out bag.” This is one of the first books, if not the only book, that I have seen that gives us a good, broad discussion of surviving a storm with a boat. Although titled and aimed at cruisers, this boat could be useful for any boat owner who lives in a hurricane-prone area.

Charlotte and Punta Gorda. This year, the communities in that area celebrated their renaissance with an evening of partying and music at Laishley Park Municipal Marina in Punta Gorda. For boaters, the area has come back to be one of the—if not the most—boater-friendly community in west Florida with a new marina and planned mooring field at Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. The community’s rebirth has proven that an area devastated by a storm can come back better than ever and be one of the best destinations in the South for boaters. The Big Bamboo Band played the song “The Eye of the Storm” at the celebration to prove their point.

Send Us Your Hurricane Stories We are always looking for stories on your experiences, to learn those techniques that succeeded and those that didn’t, as we can learn from both. Ideas, tips and Web site links wanted, too. editor@southwindsmagazine.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Scurvy Dog Boat Works Isn’t Your Typical Marine Store By Julie Connerley

nyone who loves “messing about in boats” has spent his fair share of time in typical marine stores. Stories of uniformed, if sometimes uninformed, employees and Day-Glo orange sale price stickers that still give the potential buyer sticker shock are not uncommon. However, any true boating enthusiast will attest that an afternoon spent in a well-stocked marine consignment store is almost as good as a day spent on the water. Chris Forrer, owner of Scurvy Dog Boat Works and Marine Gear in Pensacola, FL, should know. When asked what he liked best about being in this type of business, Chris laughed, “Well, I get first choice of everything that comes into the store.” The business is conveniently located at 103 Myrick Street, just one third of a mile from Pensacola Shipyard Marine Complex and about half a mile from Patti’s Boat Storage. Like many folks, Chris discovered the Greater Pensacola area amenities, especially its maritime connection, while here on business. The year was 1979. Chris, an industrial construction supervisor, was working on the St. Regis Paper Company project (now known as International Paper). But long before he became a mechanical engineer, Chris, 59, developed a love of the water. Born in Richmond, VA, Chris grew up in Urbanna, VA. With a population of 550, Urbanna describes itself as a small town, on a river, on the way to the bay—Chesapeake Bay. By age eight, Chris had his first boat. “I’ve traveled to many places in my professional career,

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Owner Chris Forrer and his official greeter, Scurvy Dog, welcome all customers to the marine store.

and owned several boats during my lifetime,” he began. “I lived where it snows, and I prefer the sunshine, so when I decided to retire in 2000, I returned to Pensacola and bought property here.” His venture into the boat gear business was somewhat of a fluke—as was his acquisition of the affable “AllAmerican” pound puppy he named his business after. “Six years ago, I decided I wanted a dog, so I visited the local animal shelter but didn’t see any that appealed to me,” Chris said. “I returned the next day and looked again and discovered this pathetic, dirty little ragamuffin that had inexplicitly missed his euthanization date.” Chris knew immediately that the two-year-old, named “Scurvy Dog,” was the one for him. After a few thousand dollars’ worth of treatment for various medical conditions, the two settled into their relaxed lifestyle.

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It was while Chris was sailing on Biscayne Bay, heading back to Pensacola, that he received the phone call that would change everything. “I hadn’t given much thought to what I was going to do when I returned from cruising,” he continued. “Then, I received a phone call from a marine consignment dealer in Pensacola. He told me I had to come pick up my stuff because he was going to close his business. At the same time, I had a piece of property with a building on it, that I had thought about making into a dry storage lot.” By the time he returned to Pensacola, Chris began thinking about clearing all the boat gear out of his garage, putting up shelves in the vacant building on the property, and hanging a shingle outside the door—sort of like, “build the shelves and the boat parts will come.” And they did. Scurvy Dog Boat Works has almost 500 consignors, some with over 700 items! The building itself has been reincarnated several times, from residence to floral shop, diesel workshop—and even a Porsche repair shop. A 51-foot trailer outside is filled with bulky gear such as sails, and there are a few boats on the

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property as well. Inside, tables, pegboards, and shelves hold thousands of items. Looking for something in teak? It’s away from the sunlight coming through the windows. Charts are neatly rolled in a huge bucket. Nautical books from historical to humorous share space with how-to manuals. Safety gear, including fire extinguishers, life vests, harnesses, and Epirbs are available, along with just about every conceivable piece of hardware used on a boat. Instead of gutting the inside walls, Chris left a couple of small rooms intact, providing customers with the “wow, there’s more to look at” factor. Propellers, ports, compasses, canvas, lines, anchors, and even some nautical décor can be found. And while most customers at a marine consignment

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A selection of “pre-owned” winches at the Scurvy Dog marine store.

store know what they are looking for, some don’t, and Chris is always glad to help if they need it. “I can usually tell very quickly if the customer knows what he needs,” he smiled. At the same time, Chris is quick to point out that he learns something new every day. “The people I’ve met and the stories I’ve heard are amazing,” he continued. In fact, that is how he met one of his regular customers, friend Dan Dawes. Dawes had sailed a boat over from Texas two weeks before Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on the area. Dan’s floating home was beached and damaged. The day after a story appeared in the local newspaper about Dawes and his boat troubles, Chris saw a flatbed truck drive by hauling the boat. Shortly afterwards, a man walked into Scurvy Dog. Chris immediately recognized Dan from the newspaper photograph. Dan needed to purchase an anchor, but Chris picked one out and gave it to him. It was the right thing to do. With that attitude, an outgoing personality, an adorable four-legged official greeter, and a virtual unlimited supply of revolving stock, Chris Forrer’s Scurvy Dog Boat Works is anything but a typical marine store. He is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Contact him at (850) 434-1770 or by email: scurvydog@worldnet.att.net News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Garmin 478: Bells & Whistles In One Package By Morgan Stinemetz

echnologically speaking, I am in waters a little over my head right now. But I’m dog-paddling along and having fun. I am messing about—people who have boats have a license to mess about as much as they want; it came from Kenneth Grahame—with a Garmin 478 GPS/Chart Plotter, trying to scale the learning curve, which, at times, resembles Mallory’s steps near the top of Everest. This Garmin 478, friends, is a wonderful instrument that has so many cool attributes that it will always be a bit of a mystery, no matter how long one is around it. To that effect, it’s definitely female in nature. Men have been trying to figure out the dynamics of the differences between the sexes for centuries. However, the only men who are relaxed with it are the ones who figured out that conundrum isn’t going to be deciphered in their lifetimes. I have relaxed, then, with the clear understanding that the Garmin 478 may never succumb entirely to reason and will always be a little mysterious. Thus far, I have peeled back the lid on creating waypoints, creating routes, getting it to work on my boat, getting it to work in my car, pulling latitude and longitude from the charts on my computer and

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entering them into the Garmin 478, and getting it to show the track we left behind when a friend and I were out in Tampa Bay sailing in heavy rain, no visibility to speak of and a great deal more wind than we needed. I’ll digress here just for a second to mention that the speedo registered 6.9 knots when the port rail was under

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water, and we were sailing under working jib alone. We did not have the temerity to even think about raising the main; it was one of those nights. Okay, so the Garmin 478 will help you in the car, too, because it, literally, tells you when to turn. I don’t know how they get tiny little people inside the unit, but the one who talks to me is very smart and attentive, doesn’t miss anything. I love the vocal reminders. I have chosen the option of having the reminders in a Merrie Olde Englandstyle accent. That should tell you something about what’s available. “Redneck Southern” isn’t listed; you’ll have to stop at a gas station for that. This Garmin has another feature that’s simply out of this world, literally. Through the XM Radio people, it gets weather information from a satellite and displays it on the screen. Through something called Nexrad Radar you can see storm cells, lightning strikes, wave patterns, wave heights and wind direction. I may have missed something there, because the amenities are so plentiful, but it’s an amazing service. The 478 requires an extra antenna to download the XM Radio weather information, and that’s an extra-cost option. Additionally, the XM Radio weather service requires a one-time $50 activation fee and a $30 monthly subscription fee. The monthly subscription can be turned

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on and off like a light bulb by contacting XM Radio, so you only need to be receiving it when it will help you. Most likely the best time to use the weather service is when you’re cruising and don’t have access to normal media outlets. Having your own weather information and being able to get weather radar aboard your boat has to be a big plus for smaller motor craft like the ones that fishermen take out into the Gulf of Mexico. A sailboat may not be a comfortable place to weather out squall lines, but if the size of the vessel is big enough, it’s not much bother. On the other hand, a fishing runabout can be downright dangerous in a squall, so having immediate weather information can give fishermen a chance to run for cover, early. Were I a fisherman and ventured offshore to follow my passion, I’d have the XM Radio weather feature enabled 24/7, because it could save my life and my boat. The 478 is waterproof, incidentally, so it can stand up to bad weather in a small boat. The 478 I am examining has an internal battery, lithiumion, and will also run on 12-volt current from a boat or car. Charged up, the battery will give you about eight hours of running time, but probably less if you’re using a lot of the ancillary features of the GPS. If you buy one of these devices, they are between $1,000 and $1,100 at marine stores. I’d shop around though and find the best price. On E-bay, they have sold recently for $625. Now the going price is at least $100 more. Remember, the XM Radio weather antenna is an addedcost option, but it’s something that may save you a world of hurt. I wouldn’t get a Garmin 478 without one. Compared to the low-tech Garmin 152 I already have on my boat, the Garmin 478 is in another world entirely. It gives you chart-plotting capabilities at the helm or at the wheel of your car, and the screen is in color. Your ability to make use of a superb unit such as this will correlate to how quickly and efficiently you can learn the features that it offers. Though the Garmin 478 comes with a comprehensive owner’s manual (143 pages), the best way to get familiar with what you’re doing is with hands-on experience. In that respect, it’s like high school dating. Remember how much fun that was?

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The GYC Clubhouse. Photo by Bob Feckner.

Gulfport Yacht Club Gulfport, FL By Dave Ellis

arl and Cleo Kleisch were tired of driving their daughter across St. Petersburg to Big Bayou to sail her Moth. Their two sons sailed along with a dozen other homemade boats on Lower Boca Ciega Bay near Gulfport. But there was no organized activity. So they all got together in their living room and started Gulfport Yacht Club in August 1938. For several years, various homes were used. Sometimes Bert Mannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat repair shop was put into service, among the wood shavings, mullet net drying racks and lye vat. Shovels were used to widen the small natural channel from the bay into a spur of Clam Bayou. It later became the entrance to the Gulfport Marina. During WW II, most of the members were posted overseas. In 1946, a surplus army building was bought and

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assembled on pilings over the channel. Members fashioned curtains, painted sailing murals above the windows and a big cistern was installed for the lone head. The first official lease from the city of Gulfport was in 1952. Soon it was decided to move the building across the sand road to better use the waterfront. A wood-piling hoist was purchased from Sunshine City Boat Club in St. Pete, and wet slips were made by hand-digging and then jetting pilings into the muck with a garden hose. At that time, there were two mangrove islands in the Gulfport basin with alligators roaming. The sand road would have a foot of water over it at spring tides. The city made the area a brush site, and the practice of the day was to burn it. There are a few old-timers today with lung issues

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Hand-digging the slips at GYC about 1947. Rita Ellis (mother of Dave Ellis). Note the commercial fishing boats that were the sole clients of the Gulfport Basin then. There was no marina. Photo from Dave Ellis.

Launching a homemade Pram of the day in 1952. From left to right: John Sandy, John Light, Dave Ellis, Bruce Ellis (father of Dave Ellis). This was the old club showing the mangrove island in the middle of the Gulfport Marina-to-be. Note the homemade dolly.

from breathing that smoke. The club has always been oriented toward racing. The Memorial Day regatta was the big event starting in the early 1950s. Nobody thought about charging an entry fee then. The club saved up all year to put on the event. The 1957 regatta cost $77.62 for food, trophies, gas for the RC boat and incidentals. The 1959 regatta had 109 entries. Boats included Windmill, Snipe, Y-Flyer, Suicide, Flying Dutchman, Moth, Pram. Boats with sail area under 150 square feet and those over 150 square feet classes to lump everyone else. My second-place trophy on the wall is a plywood plaque with a ply boat, aluminum sails and hand-painted letters and burgee. The Flying Dutchman class practiced on the bay preparing for the 1960 Olympic Trails. John Jennings, Gene Hinkel, Dutch and Jim Pardee, Barbara Tolson and Frank Levinson were there. Bruce Ellis’ Suicide boat was added to the mix to increase competition. By the 1960s, there were several skilled racers sailing at GYC. The Windmill was a big class with Walter Most, Dennis and Betty Lu Snell and Dave Posey winning regattas. Three Y-Flyers were built out of plywood by Doc MacLellan, Al Snell and Howard Snyder. They were heavier than the new glass boats, so they extended the mast and boom and put huge sails on the boat. For local handicapping, an arbitrary number was given. If a boat won a race, it was docked a handicap number. If it came in last, it was bumped. One sailor managed to come in last in a number of small events and then won the big local event with ease. By the 1960s Gulfport Yacht Club members were winning a disproportionate number of trophies at regattas throughout the Tampa Bay area. There was a junior club but only one decent Pram and no coaching. It usually ended up fourth or fifth in events dominated in those years by St. Petersburg Yacht Club juniors. Once a junior was sailing his pram into the Gulfport Basin when he noticed a puff of black smoke coming from

the south side of the big metal Osgood Marine Ways building at the end of the point. Quickly pulling the boat up the beach and running to the GYC building, he grabbed the phone only to have someone on the party line. No amount of persuasion would make the adults on the line believe the fire story. So he jumped on his bike and rode the seven blocks to Orion Osgood’s house. Osgood jumped in his car to investigate. But by then the landmark and boats within were fully engulfed, done in by oily rags on the sunny side of the building. In 1960, it was time to move away from the city dump. A spot on a silted lagoon on the other side of the channel was leased from the city for a dollar a year. Much work was done on the lagoon and shoreline. A block building was built by members and a bunch of old Navy Sea Bees. A dozen wet slips were dug for small keelboats. Like most local clubs, there was a slowing of sailing during the 1970s. But during the following decade more activity ensued, including the Windmill Midwinters. A few active members sailed catamarans, including early A-Cats. The club embraced multihull sailing while many clubs shunned the type. Today GYC is one of the most active catamaran sailing clubs in the country. Fleets of modern A-Cats, Formula 16s, Hobies, NACRAs and others can be seen practicing on the bay and competing twice a month on Saturday afternoons. The Area D South Alter Cup will be staged there again this year, and in April, the US SAILING Alter Cup finals will be out of GYC. The city of Gulfport, once a tough fishermen’s town, has become quite artsy and welcomes the visiting sailors. A large portion of the fine public beach has been used for major catamaran events. This is truly a sailor’s club. No bar, no pool, no hoist any longer, a portable barbecue, a refrigerator and his and hers heads is it. But you will find more catamaran sailing than anywhere else on one of the most idyllic sailing bays in the country. For more information go to the club Web site at www.Gulfportyachtclub.com.

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Glenn Henderson

Innovative Designer from Racers to Cruisers By Dave Ellis

Glenn Henderson. Courtesy photo from Glenn Henderson.

program and launched his career. His first offering was a 21-foot plywood creation called “Master Blaster.” It had racing success on Tampa Bay in the early ’80s. While sailing, he noticed that his stern wave seemed to form farther aft than other boats going the same speed. When he examined the construction frames of the boat, it was discovered that the frame forward of the transom of the boat was misplaced, making the aft section curve slightly back toward the water. He didn’t know at the time that C. Raymond Hunt had designed the first Boston Whaler powerboats the same way. It worked. The next project was a radical fiberglass 17-footer dubbed Sting Ray. The boat encompassed all of Henderson’s wild ideas of the time. It had curved wings projecting out along the sides, giving it a distinctive appearance. All lines led below decks through tubes. It was fast when it wasn’t slow. Champion St. Petersburg sailor Ethan Bixby opined that it was tough to sail to its potential. The Sting Ray’s debut was at the 1985 Yachting Magazine One-Of-A-Kind regatta at Long Beach, CA. He sailed in the small boat division along with the Windmill, Snipe, Lightning and others and was delighted to win the first race. Unfortunately, it was largely because others had missed a change of course and cruised beyond the finish line before noticing their mistake. The SR Max, at 21-feet, is a direct descendant of the Sting Ray, but a bit more conventional. This speedster is still a popular boat that has had much racing success. It was time to grow. The SR 27 opened some eyes in the late ’80s. This was one of the first “sport boats” that are prevalent today. The boat would plane like a powerboat in enough wind, yet had a keel. There was no money to produce a new design. So in August of 1990, Henderson brought a set of plans for a 33footer to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club bar The SR Max, 21-feet, designed by Glenn Henderson. Photo by Dave Ellis. and prominently displayed them. Jay

s soon as Glenn Henderson, who is today 54 years old, learned about sailing in the Boy Scouts at a young age, he knew that boats would be a part of his life. He enjoyed sailing the usual kids’ boats of the day, such as Prams and Sunfish, in Plant City, FL. But he figured he could design a better boat. His first homemade craft was fashioned from roofing tin. It floated. Henderson’s education is in biology, but a few years sailing the Caribbean on a Pearson Ariel was much more fun. While cruising, he took the Weslayan School of Yacht Design correspondence course. A seminar on glass repair and using computers in yacht design caught his eye. Established St. Petersburg designers Charley Morgan and Ted Irwin attended. For Henderson, it was an epiphany. He hocked what he had, bought the expensive design

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Kuebel and Mike Siedlecki were hooked. But they wanted to sail the boat at Key West Race Week on January 15. All there was at that point lay on the bar table—with four months to launch day. Seven weeks of long days of work ensued. The SR-33 was launched just in time for delivery to Key West. The sails were the first in the area to be of molded technology. Hot Flash won its class at Key West Race Week and a career was launched. The Hunter 41 DS. Hull design by Glenn Henderson. Photo courtesy Hunter Marine. Henderson moved hull-building operclose off when not being used. ations to Trinidad for less expensive skilled labor. But he Hunter Marine, based in Alachua, FL, is one of the was, literally, hands-on in the fiberglass and resin. Over largest boatbuilders in the world. It was interested in time, the chemicals can take a physical toll. It was time to upgrading its extensive line of boats. Henderson joined the move on. firm in 1999 and is now its chief naval architect and director C & C Yachts in Canada bought the rights to the boats of engineering. in 1993, leaving Henderson to explore other designs. It shows. The newer Hunters cut through the water The Henderson 30 has a near cult following and many more like a racing hull, not the cruiser that it is. Boats from successes. It was faster than many boats its size that cost 21 to 49 feet have been re-designed under his computermuch more. The rudder was innovative. Henderson assisted eye. designed it so that the rudder blade slides down a slot in a What’s next? Henderson wouldn’t let on what he is revolving bearing through the hull. Known as the VARA sysworking on for Hunter. He did say that he has long been tintem, it is now used on other race boats such as the Melges 32. kering with a 40-foot performance-cruising catamaran. The outboard motor was installed in a retractable well It’s a good bet that it will be innovative, and very, very fast. that kept the weight out of the back of the boat and would

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ASA Sailing Week in Antigua— or was it Sailing Camp for Grown-Ups? By Jean K Levine

he third week in June, the ASA-hosted sailing week in Antigua, open to all. Just like summer camp, we were greeted at the airport by the staff of Club Colonna, an all-inclusive sailing resort. The club offers a combination of hotel and villas surrounded by tropical gardens, a sparkling pool, the beach and unlimited water sports. The dining room and bar are open to the trade wind breezes with views

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of the clear, aqua-blue water of the Caribbean. A fleet of 75 small sailboats—Lasers, Topaz, Hobie Cats, Sport 16s— await you on the beach, rigged and ready to go. Sign up to sail a Beneteau 30 or one of three Beneteau 473s at anchor. All you need to do is decide. Other activities include tennis, mountain biking, snorkeling, scuba or relaxing at the spa. So who signs up for sailing week in Antigua? Some people came to learn to sail small boats, some keel boats. Others have boats and want to gain more experience on bigger boats or just sail in the Caribbean. My husband and I own a 51-foot ketch and volunteered to captain the Beneteau 473s. We both hold a 100gt USCG Master license and have sailed extensively in Florida and the Caribbean. Both ASA-certified instructors, we rarely get to teach on the same boat and came to share our experience as a cruising couple. Friday night began with a welcome party in one of the villas, then blended into the dinner buffet. A spectacular spread of salads, fresh fruit, chicken, pork, and fish, a beautiful bounty complete with desserts and cappuccino. Signup sheets were placed out, and participants were guaranteed at least two full days sailing on the big boats and unlimited sailing on the small boats. The big boat sailing was divided into half days, from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. or the full day sail from 9 to 5. The overnight sails departed at 2 p.m. in the afternoon and returned the following afternoon by 2 p.m. On Saturday mornings, the manager of Club Colonna gives the weekly briefing of activities. On board one of the Beneteau 473s we took our first group of guests for a full day sail down the west coast of the island to Deep Bay, which features a wreck that breaks the surface in the middle of the bay and is a great snorkel spot. Some chose—instead of snorkeling—to hike to Fort Barrington, which overlooks the bay from a 200-foot perch. After a glorious reach up the coast, we arrived just in time for the beach party, complete with a fire-eating limbo dancer. Sunday was spent sailing Lasers. In the late afternoon, we took a half-hour taxi ride to Shirley Heights, the Antigua version of Mallory Square in Key West. The remains of a lookout post for the British, it overlooks Nelson’s Dock-yard and Falmouth Harbor. Locals sell trinkets to the tourists, while the www.southwindsmagazine.com

steel drum band gets the crowd dancing. Barbecue was served on picnic tables, and rum punch flows freely, while you watch the sunset from one of the highest points on the island. On Monday morning, we slept off the rum punch, and took the next group out for an overnighter. Two of the three Beneteau 473s set sail for Jolly Harbor, leaving the third for the afternoon day sail. Again, trade winds provided a beautiful reach down the coast, this time to Jolly Harbor Marina Resort, complete with restaurants, shops, tiki bar, casino and more. It was the cruising version of a sailboat race departing together and heading for the same destination. We were first to tie up to the dock and enjoy cocktails before the other boat arrived. Our crew dined at one of the restaurants while the other boat barbecued on the stern grill with provisions provided by Club Colonna. Tuesday morning we cooked a hearty breakfast aboard. The wind was just right to sail off the dock, broad reach down the channel and then harden up for a close reach to Deep Bay for a snorkel stop, arriving back at the resort in time for lunch. That night the summer solstice party began with the islands’ best band, Dread and the Bald Head, and ended with a wedding on the beach. Boy sailor meets girl sailor: add rum, music, the tropical island breezes and plenty of witnesses. On Wednesday, day six, a little lighter on crew—given the big event the night before—but now three boats head out together—and you guessed it—the first annual Hodges Bay-to-Great Sister-and-Back-Regatta. It began at the dinghy dock loading the crew and ended when the boats were back at anchor. On Thursday, day seven, was the All-Class Regatta: Lasers, Topaz, Hobies. It should have been nicknamed: “How about who does the most laps in the allotted time?” This was followed by prize night and—sadly—the farewell party. After a great week, sailors of all levels from all over the country departed quite proud of the bruises they got while having the most fun a grown-up could have at summer sailing camp. Besides the great friendships made with the other sailors, the staff at Club Colonna was outstanding with always a friendly greeting. The on-the-water-staff was standing by at all times with chase boats ready to assist. The food was excellent—a true all-inclusive vacation—and we cannot wait to do it again next year. Keep an eye on the ASA Web site, www.american-sailing.com for more information on next year. News & Views for Southern Sailors

Jean and Jeff Levine own Polyphonic, a Skye 51, and sail it in the Tampa Bay area.

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A Summary of the New Bahamian Fishing Rules By David Ralph

n January 1, the Bahamian government changed the fishing regulations applying to foreigners. Basically, the bag limits, which applied to individuals, now apply to a foreign boat. Essentially, each boat and the occupants are now allowed much less fish. The Bahamas government has the responsibility to protect and manage the fishing resources for the benefit of the Bahamian people. The intention is to allow visitors to catch fish for their immediate enjoyment but not to compete with commercial Bahamian fishermen. The following guidelines apply mainly to visitors. Fishing from a boat owned by a non-Bahamian requires a fishing permit for the boat. The boat is licensed, which covers the occupants. This permit is usually acquired by cruising boats when clearing customs on entering the Bahamas. The permit fee is $20 for one visit, usually considered three months, or $150 annually. Foreigners residing in the Bahamas and owning boats based there should purchase the fishing permit annually. The permit is valid for all people on board. Having Bahamian registration does not change the foreign ownership aspect, which is the critical element requiring the fishing license. Locally, permits may be purchased in Coopers Town and Marsh Harbour from the Fisheries officers. Boats enter-

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ing at a port of entry will receive a fishing license as part of the “Entry Package” given by customs. Non-Bahamians arriving by aircraft would have to obtain a fishing license from Fisheries officers during their workdays, Monday through Friday. Boats owned by Bahamians do not need a permit for recreational fishing. This includes 100 percent Bahamianowned rental boats. Foreigners can fish from a Bahamianowned rental boat without obtaining a fishing permit. Non-Bahamian fishermen in a boat are “restricted to hook and line” with a maximum limit of six lines in the water. Electric reels are allowed but must not have more than five hooks per line. Six or more hooks on a line is considered long-lining, which is illegal. Permits are required by non-Bahamians wanting to use more lines, to fish with spears or nets, to use fish traps or for any other type of fishing method. Although not emphasized in the past, a permit is required before a foreigner can use a spear for scalefish or crawfish. The fishing license referred to earlier does not give this permission as normally issued. However, the officer issuing the license can endorse it to include spearfishing. The endorsement constitutes the required permit. Bahamians are also required to get permission to engage in spearfishing. Marine Resources officers are enforcing the fishing rules more closely, and foreigners are advised to check with an officer if unclear on the regulations. Foreigners are advised to stay clear of the crawfish “condos,” which are constructed and placed by Bahamian

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fishermen for their own use. Bahamian allowed to use power guns or rigger-operfishermen are very possessive of these ated guns of any kind. The most common artificial habitats and do not treat forspear used is the Hawaiian sling. eigners kindly when they are found Recreational divers may not spear raiding these artificial habitats. To avoid fish, or catch conch or crawfish while using confrontation, foreigners looking for an underwater air supply of any kind. crawfish are advised to confine their A compressed-air license is required search to reefs and other natural habifor all commercial Bahamian fishermen tats frequented by crawfish. using compressors in diving for crawfish. There are restricted areas where Scuba equipment is not allowed. fishing is not allowed by any means by Licensed Bahamian fishermen may any person. This would apply to the fish by free diving to any depth. When Pelican Cay Park in central Abaco. No licensed and using compressed air, commarine resource may be taken from the mercial fishermen must only fish in the park, and enforcement is by the 30- to 60-foot zone and then only to catch Bahamas National Trust. Marine recrawfish with a spear and only during sources include everything in the water: New rules say a foreign-owned boat can- the season. not have conch aboard at any time, fish, shells, rocks and seaweed. Note that compressor use begins at although foreigners on a BahamianSince the marine parks do not have owned boat, even a rental boat, can. the 30-foot level and extends to 60 feet. signs and fence posts, it is wise to give Foreigners can wade out and get conch Compressors are not to be used in water them extra clearance so there is no ques- though. Photo by Colin Ward. shallower than 30 feet. It is interesting to tion as to your location. Enforcement note that virtually all of Abacoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular officers strongly suggest that you do not combine a fishing fishing grounds (inside the barrier reef) are less than 30 feet trip with a visit to a park. If authorities board your boat in deep. This includes the Little Bahama Bank extending to a park and find fish on board, problems will ensue since Walkers Cay, the Abaco Sound from Little Harbour north you cannot prove where they were caught. beyond Coopers Town and most of the waters in Abacoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Also, if you are out deep-sea fishing and a Fisheries south-side marles. officer finds dive equipment on board as well as fish, probBang-sticks using shotgun shells for personal proteclems may arise. tion underwater are allowed, but one must have an annual firearm license from the police and permission by the Spearfishing Limited to Certain Areas Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources. Spearfishing is not allowed by anyone in the coastal zone of Abaco, or any Bahamian island, defined as within 200 yards Fish Bag Limits for all Non-Bahamians from the coast as measured at the low-water mark. This proThe following bag limits for fish apply to all nonhibited zone is the same for all Family Islands except Bahamians, whether in a foreign boat or Bahamian boat Freeport, which has a one-mile exclusion zone. All divers regardless of the fishing method: A combined total of six with a permit may spear fish while free diving but are not fish per vessel for kingfish, dolphin, tuna and wahoo. All other migratory fish caught, unless they are to be eaten, shall not be injured unnecessarily but returned to the sea alive. All fish aboard vessels must have the head and tail intact to aid in the identification of the fish species. Vessel bag limits are 20 pounds of scalefish, and six individual crawfish at any time. This applies to a foreignowned boat holding a fishing license or a Bahamian-owned boat which is exempt from the license requirement.

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A foreign-owned boat may not have conch aboard at any time, whereas a Bahamian-owned boat, including rental boats, may have conch aboard. The possession of turtle by non-Bahamians is prohibited. Grouper and rockfish weighing less than three pounds may not be taken. The bag limits may be legally taken to Florida when the vessel leaves the Bahamas. Foreign and Bahamian nationals may export the following quantities from the Bahamas without permission from the Minister: • A total of not more than six kingfish, dolphin, tuna and wahoo; or • More than six crawfish if aboard a boat; or 10 pounds if being carried on an aircraft. • More than 20 pounds of demersal fish (bottomfeeding reef fish, grouper, snapper, etc). Any fish within the bag limit can be given away to friends, but visitors who sell or exchange their fish for accommodations or dockage are subject to prosecution. Crawfish Rules Legal size for crawfish caught by anyone is a minimum tail length of five-and-one-half inches (5?”) or a three-and-aquarter inch (3?”) carapace (shell) length. Egg-bearing females must not be disturbed. The eggs are visible as a red mass (berries) under the tail. The closed season on crawfish is from April 1 to August 1 and applies to everyone. A closed season, December through February, exists for Nassau grouper. Specific opening and closing dates are often changed annually as more information is learned on the grouper’s reproductive cycle. Any crawfish in freezers of Bahamians, second-home owners or visitors on April 1, the first day of the closed season, should be documented with a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. You may or may not be inspected by a Fisheries officer to verify the quantity. The bag limit applies to freezers ashore as well as boats.

Current rules now prohibit conch aboard a foreignowned boat, either caught or purchased. Foreigners on a Bahamian-owned rental boat may catch conch but must observe the bag limits. Walking out on the flats and catching a conch is allowed. Only adult conch may be taken. This applies to Bahamians and visitors. The adult conch is identified by a wide and well-flared lip on the shell. Juvenile conch have a thin lip, which has not yet flared. Help keep conch plentiful in the Bahamas by leaving the juveniles. Conch may not be exported or taken to Florida by anyone unless documented with a CITES permit, which is issued by Nassau. This is due to conch being an endangered species internationally, and transport across international borders is governed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, CITES. Individuals exporting conch with a CITES permit are limited to 10 pounds. Commercial exporters are allowed larger quantities. One other rule requires that fish resources imported, as on a boat arriving in the Bahamas, must be declared to Fisheries officials or to customs officers. This is to avoid any misunderstanding as to whose fish are on board. If you have undeclared fish on your cruising boat when you enter the Bahamas, they are presumed to be Bahamian and must be within the bag limits. The Abaconian compiled this information in March 2007, in conjunction with local and Nassau Marine Resource staff. The Department of Fisheries is now named Department of Marine Resources and encompasses a broader role than previously.

Fished Purchased by Foreigners There are no limits to the amount of fish that can be legally purchased by visitors. However, amounts above the bag limits should be documented with receipts and invoices to clarify the origin of the fish. Bahamians must observe the minimum sizes and closed seasons but are allowed 250 pounds of fish. Quantities above that are considered commercial and appropriate licenses are required.

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Panama’s Bocas del Toro, a Cruiser’s Wild Frontier By Rebecca Burg

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e’s so close,” Bill observed. With jerky movements, the toucan hopped even closer. Stereotypical tourist with a camera necklace, food in one hand and a map in the other, I stood there and gawked. In a flash, the bird lunged forward and clapped its rainbow bill over my fingers. Food stolen, I fell backwards. Bill was laughing. “Take a picture!” he said. Getting bitten by a toucan’s hollow, plastic-like beak hurt, but no skin was broken. I found out later that this “wild” Panamanian bird was routinely fed fruit by locals, hence its unexpected behavior as a picnic pirate. Below the hurricane belt at 9 N. latitude and 80 W. longitude, the Republic of Panama is the southernmost part of Central America. Hoping to visit my family, Bill and I made our way into Panama’s Province of Bocas del Toro. Near the Costa Rican border, Bocas del Toro is a mostly undeveloped, volcanic Caribbean archipelago of jungle-covered islands and atolls. Rainy season is from May through November, and the frisky Caribbean trades usually do not reach this area. Tidal range is about 1.5 feet. The province’s capital is Bocas Town on the large Isla Colon, also known as Bocas Island. Here visitors obtain cruising permits, stock up on provisions and enjoy land-based social activity. With a passport and some cash, boaters check into the “AMP” (Autoridad Maritima de Panama), the Maritime Authority. The port captain monitors VHF 16, and the office is at the southeastern corner of town along the waterfront. Cruising fees are $39 for 19- to 33-foot boats and $69 for boats over 33 feet. The permit is good for 90 days, but extensions may be provided. After clearing in at the AMP, take a short walk to the immigration office to obtain a tourist visa for $5 to $15. Before leaving the country, you must clear out at any AMP and immigration office and buy exit stamps for a few dollars. Most days, a deafening chorus of bell-like bird calls and whistles woke me before sunrise. Other times, the trees added to this natural noise. BAM! Thunk-thunk-plop. A coconut plunges onto the metal roof and bounces off. Disoriented, I fall out of bed and become entangled in mosquito netting. It was unsettling not to be sleeping on Angel, but I was glad to be spending quality time with my mom at her house in Saigon, a bay-front community on Bocas Island. A mix of Asian and native residents, Saigon is a ramble of weathered houses and a one-room grocery store on the edge of a jungle. Mango, breadfruit, banana and coconut trees shaded the weedy front yard. I watched two rats hop across a dirt path outside while a green parrot in the bushes squeaked like a rusty hinge. The road beyond was another dirt path where groups of doe-eyed children accumulat-

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ed in giggling clusters and played with a few broken American toys. Bill borrowed mom’s scooter, and we tried to navigate the cratered road through the jungle beyond Saigon. Groves of bamboo arched overhead, and we were awed as we sped through this emerald cathedral. Panama’s main body of rain forest is home to creatures like the harpy eagle, which

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Wild and beautiful Bird Island in the Province of Bocas del Toro.

can weigh up to 20 pounds and considers monkeys to be gourmet appetizers. Puma, jaguar, tapir, sloth, macaws and 55 species of humming bird are some of the precious threads in this rich tapestry of rain forest life. Also found here is the miniscule poisonous frog, once used to make a hunter’s spears deadly. Along with the presence of vampire bats, there’s the local fishing bat, which plucks dinner from the water with its feet. National Geographic recently aired a TV special featuring the area’s rare eyelash viper, a dainty and pinkish-orange snake with frilly brows. “You know there are tarantulas and all kinds of poisonous snakes in these parts,” Bill noted, squinting into the dark, damp depths around us. “They even have the world’s second largest viper!” Bill slowed under an impossibly tall tree with Tarzan vines dangling to the ground. “Those vines look like snakes,” I said, then asked, “Don’t snakes jump on people from trees?” Bill laughed. “Hah! That’s just scary movie stuff—“ his expression became doubtful, “—I think.” When the road turned into mushy sand, impassable for a scooter, we were relieved to turn back and head to town. Soon, we were puttering down Calle 3, Bocas Town’s

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main street. It resembled a dusty wild west frontier town, but with a tropical twist. The crowded shoreline of this casual place is built on pilings over the water. The few grocery shops were small and dimly lit, and one food store smelled like a wet dog. A dusty hardware store sat next to a pharmacy full of curious concoctions. Prices are low, depending on the item, but developers and foreign business people setting up shop seem to be driving the prices up. Locals are polite and friendly in a shy way. For a female cruiser, the natural Latino flirtatiousness of long stares, winks and smiles are common and quite harmless. Respecting local culture and reciprocating with smiles, patience and good manners goes a long way for a visitor. Bocas lacks the North American sense of hurried urgency and the I-wantit-now fast-food mentality. Islanders get things done, but in their own good time. Spanish is the main language, but some English is spoken. The American dollar is used along with a local currency, minted in coin form only, called the balboa. We ate at Crazy Charlie’s, one of many good restaurants and bars in town. Greek, Chinese, sushi, Italian, American, Mexican, West Indian and Caribbean cuisine can be found along or near the waterfront. Avoid drinking local tap water, and bottled water is easily available. Happy hour prices were 50 cents to one dollar, and local brews include Atlas, Panama and the stronger Balboa beer. Dining out ranges from $3 at a local’s hangout to $15 at a fluffy tourist spot. Taxi rides around town are 50 cents a person. Along with elegant hand-made wearables, the vendors’ street stalls sold the highly regarded molas. These are the native Kuna women’s traditional craft of hand-stitched designs cut out of multiple layers of colored cloth. Bocas also has a dive shop, basic marine hardware, Internet cafe, coin laundry, surf shop and mail service. At the time, marine diesel was $3.95/gallon and gas hovered around $4/gallon. “Blech!” I said, gagging and spitting in my lap. “Wha?” Bill cocked a brow. Grimacing, I pointed to the beer I’d just www.southwindsmagazine.com

Crazy Charlie’s in downtown Bocas.

Downtown Bocas Town’s waterfront is built on pilings over the water.

opened. On the bottle’s mouth, squashed halfway under the bottle cap, was a dried jungle beetle of some sort. I’d drunk from it without looking first. “Eeeeew,” Bill said, laughing. “Ay, Dios mio! How gross,” Mom chimed in, making a face and then carefully scrutinizing her own drink. I replaced the offending beer, and we resumed our afternoon lounging over the water. Since the main form of transport is by boat, water taxis are common and reasonably priced. Bocas has a cruiser’s dinghy dock at Le Pirate, a bar/restaurant. The two small marinas in the area were full of boats, mostly sail, and some vessels were anchored out. I gazed at Panama’s mainland beyond the misted bay. Puffy clouds brushed along the jagged mountain peaks and swirled into the green valleys below. A handsome, tawny-skinned Guaymi family paddled past us in a cayuco, a traditional dugout log canoe.

The main channels are well marked, but elsewhere the cruiser must study the charts and use eyeball navigation. The underwater terrain is like it is ashore, with deep valleys rising up to shallow shelves. Protected anchorages are many, and cruisers have expanses of enchanted, wild places to explore. Visitors can have a memorable time in Bocas del Toro. Just watch out for things like food-mercenary toucans, spooky jungle roads and beer beetles.

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Bocas basics: Valuable resource: The Panama Cruising Guide, Area info: by Eric Bauhaus, www.sailorsnet.com. www.bocasdeltoro.com and www.bocasdirect.com. SSB Panama Connection Net: 8107kHz at 0830 local. A few more photos can be seen on the “Sailing Bayfield” page at www.artoffshore.com

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PHOTO CORRECTION Last month (September) we printed the wrong photo on page 68 of the winners in the Fast Women Regatta in Josephine, AL. Below is the correct photo and caption

Racing Seminar by Jeff and Amy Linton, Davis Island Yacht Club, Nov. 7 Davis Island Yacht Club will present a racing seminar, How To Win A Big One, by Jeff Linton and Amy Smith Linton. The Lintons are the current International Lightning Class World Champions (2007 and 2001), as well as the Flying Scot North American Champions. They have competed around the country and the world and will share boat preparations tips, tactics and strategy, and useful travel recommendations. The seminar will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Davis Island Yacht Club, and will benefit Davis Island Youth Sailing, a 501-C3 organization. All proceeds will go to purchasing new sails and for upgrading the youth squad’s six 420s. Davis Island Youth Sailing is home to Plant and Jesuit High School racing teams. In the past year, Plant High School finished fifth in the National Fleet racing competition , and third in Team Racing. With the team losing only one senior and picking up two talented freshman, hopes are high for the Davis Island Youth Sailing program in 2007-2008. Seating will be limited to 100 and it is recommended to reserve a spot early for How To Win A Big One. Tickets are available for a $25 tax-deductible donation to DIYSF. The Davis Island Yacht Club is located at 1315 Severn Avenue, Tampa, FL. A cash bar will be open at the yacht club for the event. For tickets or further information about tax-deductible support for Davis Island Youth Sailing, and Plant High School or Jesuit High School racing teams, contact Kingsley Purton at (813) 760-0177 or via e-mail at kpurton@tampabay.rr.com. SOUTHWINDS offers inexpensive regatta ad rates to all non-profit organizations and ad building is included. If we are building the ad new we would like to be notified by the first of the month preceding publication (later is possible but contact us to find out). Contact editor@ southwindsmagazine.com or call (941) 795-8704.

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Lisa Williams and her all-female crew on Harmony not only won 2nd Place in the Non-Spinnaker Class but captured the Perpetual Trophy for the Best Finish by an All-Female Team at the 10th Annual Fast Women Regatta. Photo by Kim Kaminski.

Laser Seminar, Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Nov. 15-18 SAILFIT will be running another one of its Laser sailing seminars on Nov. 15-18. It will be held out of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key in Clearwater. Kurt and Meka Taulbee are the owners of SAILFIT and have been teaching sailing and fitness seminars to sailors from beginner through advanced for eight years. With their many years of experience, they have plenty of information to share and many new ideas and “secrets” that you will learn only from them. Their seminars focus on individual improvement—no matter what level of sailor you are. Kurt is on the US Laser Sailing Team and will be competing at the Olympic trials for a place at the 2008 Olympic

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SOUTHERN RACING Games. Meka is an ACE-certified personal trainer who has published fitness articles for six years and trained many of the top dinghy sailors in the United States. For more details, go to www.sailfit.com, or contact Meka at meka@sailfit.com, or (727) 631-7005, or call toll free at 866-SAILFIT.

Regata del Sol al Sol 2008 Continues to Fill Up As of Sept. 11, only 5 of the 50 slots for the 40th anniversary Regata del Sol al Sol were left. Regatta organizers believe that at this rate, ALL slots will be filled shortly and it will be a record number. For regatta information, go to the event Web site at www.regatadelsolalsol.org or http://www.mexicorace.com. There are convenient online entry forms, printable entry forms, and even online hotel reservation forms! Photos from the 2007 Regata del Sol al Sol are posted on the site for viewing, plus there are a few new movies for the public to get the “feel” of the event. You can also contact the event organizers, Mike Boom at mike.boom@verizon.net, or Larry Wissing at lw@ipsc.cc.

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Upcoming Melbourne Yacht Club Fall Regattas, October through November Melbourne Yacht Club is celebrating its 60th year this fall with its newly renovated clubhouse—finished just in time for its fall regatta lineup. On Sept. 29-30, it starts the ball rolling with the 29th annual Mermaid Regatta for women sailors. PHRF boats race Saturday, and Sunfish race on Sunday. The Melbourne Yacht Club Fall Regatta Race Week starts off with dinghy racing from Ballard Park on Oct. 20-21. Expected classes are Sunfish, Laser, Flying Scot, Monohull and Multihull Portsmouth. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the club is hosting a North-U seminar on tactics and sail trim. The seminar will be open to all area sailors. Bigboat racing starts Friday night Oct. 26, with the Rebel Rally reverse handicap race. On Oct. 27-28 racing begins for PHRF classes along with Catalina 22s and Melges 24s. On November 17-18, MYC hosts its Annual “No Frills” Sunfish Regatta. Visit www.sail-race.com for full information on all of these events. Fleet Captain John Fox can be reached at john@teamfoxy.com, or call (772) 581-9401.

Cortez Yacht Club Inaugurates Cortez Cup, Cortez, FL, Oct. 6 Cortez Yacht Club will host its inaugural Cortez Cup, a Sarasota Bay Yachting Association Boat of the Year Race for WFPHRF-rated boats on Saturday, Oct. 6, from the Seafood Shack Marina and Grill in Cortez, FL, located on the ICW between Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay, near Longboat Pass. 62

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This event will fill an open date on the SBYA BOTY race calendar that historically was held by the Crow’s Nest Restaurant in Venice. Preliminary plans include a skippers meeting on Friday evening, Oct. 5, Gulf of Mexico races on Saturday for any division of boats with at least three entries registered by September 27, followed by an awards ceremony. Details will be posted on the Web sites of Cortez Yacht Club, www.cortezyachtclub.com, and SBYA, www.sarasotabayyachting.org, or call Cortez Yacht Club Fleet Captain, Laura Ritter (941) 780-3547. cortezyachtclub@verizon.net.

Tampa Sailing Squadron Rumgatta, Apollo Beach, FL, Oct. 6-7 Tampa Sailing Squadron will be holding its 18th Annual Rumgatta—its Jamaican rum regatta—on Oct. 6-7. This event is one of the oldest events in Tampa Bay and one of the Squadron’s largest annual regattas. Generally, there are at least 30-40 entries each year and the after-race Rumgatta party is well attended. This year there will be a pre-Rumgatta Portsmouth race the weekend before on Sept. 29. The Rumgatta will start with a skippers meeting and pre-race party on Friday, Oct. 5, followed by racing and an after-race party and awards dinner on Saturday. On Sunday is the Women’s Rumgatta Regatta. For NOR and registration, go to www.tampasailing. org. Call Race Fleet Captain Susan Bishop at (813) 956-1642, or e-mail to tssregatta@gmail.com.

53rd Annual Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, FL, Oct. 6-7 The 53rd annual Columbus Day Regatta will take place during the weekend of October 6-7 on Biscayne Bay. Attendance is expected to draw over 200 racing and cruising sailboats from around South Florida. As usual, the course layout consists of a combination of government marks and buoys scattered throughout Biscayne Bay, testing the navigation skills of the competitors. Contenders will compete for first- through fifth-place trophies in all classes as well as eight Perpetual Trophy awards. The Coral Reef Yacht Club will once again host the award ceremonies on Saturday, October 13. Raffle prizes will be given away at the awards ceremony. Organizers are looking for donations for raffle prizes. To sponsor, donate raffle prizes or for more information, go the event’s Web site at www.columbusdayregatta.net.

WFORC, Pensacola Yacht Club, Oct. 12-14—Celebrating 33 Years By Julie Connerley The West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit (WFORC) began in 1975 during an era when one long distance race, one medium distance race and three around-the-buoy short races was the preferred format for international off-shore regattas. WFORC followed suit. In the years since, the format changed, as did the revolving venue. By 1983, the Gulf www.southwindsmagazine.com

Yachting Association decided that the Pensacola Yacht Club would become the permanent home of the WFORC. As participation declined, additional changes were needed. The 1986 WFORC regatta chair, Hunter Riddle, proposed making the long race a single overnight 73-mile event from Fairhope to Pensacola. That series attracted 33 boats representing eight GYA member clubs. A Melges 24 class was added beginning in 1999. Then in 2001, the regatta eliminated offshore races entirely. It is now sailed over a single three-day period. Last year, 38 boats representing 10 GYA yacht clubs participated, with John Guy of St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club in Panama City winning his sixth WFORC championship. WFORC will be held Oct. 12-14. Early registration should be postmarked no later than Oct. 2. For more information, visit www.pensacolayachtclub.org, or contact WFORC Regatta Chair Betsy Moraski at topgunu20@aol.com.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club Inaugurates The Leukemia Cup & Fall Bay Race, Oct. 12-14 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society joined forces to create the Leukemia Cup & Fall Bay Race. In 2006, the traditional one-day Fall Bay Race became a two-day race. This year, the name The Leukemia Cup has been added, and it will be called The

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Leukemia Cup & Fall Bay Race, being a fundraiser in combination with the Fall Bay Race. On Saturday, scoring will be both PHRF and Leukemia Cup scoring for the same race. The race on Saturday will have the same course(s) set up as have been done in the past, and the Fall Bay race will continue on Sunday. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race will be only PHRF scoring, and the PHRF scores for both days will determine the Fall Bay Race winners. The real twist for this year is the expanded opportunity to win some great prizes and to help with a great cause if you wish to do so. There is a combined dinner Saturday night for all, with many activities planned. Aside from winning great prizes, you will know that you are helping save lives. Sponsors along with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club are Sailing World, West Marine, Mount Gay Rum, and North Sails. Registration for all will be on Friday between 1500 and 1700, Oct. 12, with a skippers meeting at 1700. For registration and more information, contact St. Petersburg Yacht Club sailing secretary Phyllis Eades at (727) 822-3873 or email to sailingsecretary@spyc.org. You can also go to www.spyc.org for the NOR and more information.

Y-Assist Charity Regatta, Punta Gorda Sailing Club, Oct. 13-14 The Punta Gorda Sailing Club will host a sailing regatta for both small boats and PHRF-rated big boats on Charlotte

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SOUTHERN RACING Harbor. The big-boat race will be a Charlotte Harbor Boat Of the Year event. The money raised from this regatta will be for the benefit of the Charlotte County Y-Assist program of the YMCA. The small-boat regatta will be held on Oct. 13-14 from the Charlotte Harbor Beach Complex. A Portsmouth handicapping scoring system will be used. However, if there are three or more boats in a class, they will be scored as a separate fleet. Big boats using a PHRF rating system will race on Nov. 3-4 at a location at the Peace River end of Charlotte Harbor off Punta Gorda. The exact race location will be announced at the skippers meeting to be held Friday evening, Nov. 2, in the community room at Laishley Marina. In addition to the racing, a Burger Bash will be held at the Laishley Marina community room in Punta Gorda in the early evening on Nov. 3. For more information, Notice of Race and entry forms, visit the PGSC Web site at www.pgsc.com, or contact Jerry Haller at (941) 505-0499.

Suncoast Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals: Oct. 19-21 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the first Suncoast Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals, which will take place at the Squadron in Sarasota, FL, on Oct. 19-21. This event is open to all multihulls and will be governed by US SAILING rules. For the Stiletto Nationals, the racing event will start on Friday the 19th, while races for the rest of the fleet start on Saturday the 20th. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at the end of the last race day. Courses will be on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, weather dependent. Dockage, launch facilities, and camping accommodations are available (and complimentary) at the Squadron. For more information, contact Nana Bosma at nanab@umich.edu or (734) 320-9636. Go to www.sarasotasailingsquad.com for the Sarasota Sailing Squadron Web site.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club Distance Classic Race to Fantasy Fest in Key West, Oct. 24-28 This year, the traditional St. Petersburg Yacht Club Distance Classic race will be a race to Fantasy Fest in Key West on

Oct. 24. Race headquarters will be at the Pier House in Key West. The start line will depend on decisions made by the entrants and race committee as to whether the race will start at The Pier or farther west. The finish line will be in front of the Pier House in Key West and details will be in the sailing instructions. Due to the Fantasy Fest schedule of events, the awards party will be held at the SPYC on Nov. 2 at 1900 hours. Fantasy Fest information can be obtained by going to www.fantasyfest.net. The SPYC and the organizers of Fantasy Fest are in no way connected or liable for any issues concerning this race to Key West. The committee will do everything in its power to help with each vessel, and an SPYC water taxi is planned for transportation from a select anchorage. These details will be part of the sailing instructions. The NOR is posted on the www.spyc.org Web site under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regattas.â&#x20AC;? For registration and more information contact St Petersburg Yacht Club sailing secretary Phyllis Eades at (727) 822-3873 or sailingsecretary@spyc.org. Registration is from 0800-1000 hours on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The entry deadline is Oct. 10 at 1700 hours. The first warning will be on Oct. 24 at 1200 hours.

Clearwater Challenge Cup, Clearwater Yacht Club, Nov. 2-4 This regatta is one of the oldest and most popular regattas in the area, with racing in Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, True Cruiser and Racer/Cruiser classes racing in the Gulf off Clearwater. One-design classes will also race with five or more entries. The regatta is annually coordinated with the Davis Island Classic Regatta hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club. That race is the previous weekend on Oct. 26-27 and races from Davis Island in Tampa out into the Gulf and north to a finish off the Clearwater inlet. Many racers will leave their boats at the Clearwater Yacht Club, which offers free dockage for a week for that reason, to race in the Challenge Cup the following weekend. A crane is available at the Clearwater Yacht Club to launch boats from trailers. For more information, go to www.clwyc.org, or call Dick Boblenz at (727) 461-5488 or (727) 515-5704 (cell), or email boblenzRB@aol.com.

8th Annual Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta, Nov. 10 This regatta will be a 12-mile pursuit race in the Gulf of Mexico west of Big Sarasota Pass. The SYC Invitational Regatta is open to all Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer/Cruiser, True Cruiser, and Multihull boats holding a current West Florida PHRF handicap rating. Five or more boats may make a class. The random leg course rating will be utilized. To obtain a current West Florida PHRF rating certificate, please contact David Billing at (727) 462-0450, or apply online at administrator@westfloridaphrf.org. The early registration fee is $50 for completed applications received by Nov. 3, and $65 if received by Nov. 9. The registration fee includes two awards banquet dinner tickets, one regatta cap, and one regatta T-shirt. Additional tickets

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for the awards banquet may be purchased for $25 each, regatta caps for $8, and T-shirts for $10. Spectator boats will be available to friends and relatives of regatta crewmembers on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Space may be requested on a spectator boat when you submit your registration form. Box lunches for spectators may be purchased for $3. Cash, check, or credit card shall make payment. Registration, a pre-race party and skippers meeting will be held Friday evening, Nov. 9. A continental complimentary breakfast will be available Saturday morning (full buffet breakfast available for purchase), and racing will begin at 12:55 p.m. An after-race party with dinner and awards presentations will be held Saturday evening.

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20th Annual Race for the Roses, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Aug. 4

The Women’s Sailing Trilogy Trophy was presented to Linda Thompson and crew of the Spinnaker Class boat Tripp Tonite. Courtesy Photo By George Hero

By Kim Kaminski This regatta has maintained its all-female eligibility rule since its inception in 1987 and is considered one of the major sailing events along the Gulf Coast, besides being one of the races in the Women’s Sailing Trilogy Trophy Series. Ten Spinnaker boats and seven Non-Spinnaker boats, along with three Portsmouth boats (two Lasers and one Sunfish) were entered into this 20-year-old regatta. Racers

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came from three local yacht clubs: the Navy Yacht Club, the Pensacola Yacht Club and the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club. Others came from New Orleans, Louisiana, Alabama and Fort Walton Beach. The first group, the Spinnaker fleet, raced in the southern part of Pensacola Bay in three back-to-back races on a double windward/leeward racecourse. Race one and two

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SOUTHERN RACING were four-mile courses each, and the final race, race three, consisted of only 2.8 miles. With three short races, high heat indices, bright, sunny skies and strong coastal tidal currents, the race conditions gave the lady sailors plenty of challenges throughout the day. The winds were light (5 to 8 knots out of the southeast) and shifty as the sailors ventured close to the shorelines. These conditions had the sailing teams fighting for positions and right of ways at every mark rounding. Class competition was also very close, and individual races were won or lost by seconds. The light-air conditions offered advantages to the smaller lightweight boats and crews on the upwind legs, while the larger boats with longer waterlines took advantage of the downwind legs. The bigger boats used their advantage of having a larger sail area to capture what little breeze was readily available on the racecourse. The competition was so close in the Spinnaker B class that the first-place and second-place boats tied in total points for their individual class races and were separated by one point in the fleet overall point finishes. The Non-Spinnaker class began its race near the entrance to Little Sabine Bay at one of the ICW channel markers. Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Fleet Captain Dave Hoffman sent the sailors on an 11.4-mile mark-to-mark racecourse around the southern part of Pensacola Bay. The race was one with very close finishes. One of the Class C boat’s, Riptide (a J/30), skippered by Linda McGonigal from the Point Yacht Club, finished with the exact same corrected time as the Class D boat Harmony (an O’ Day 28), skippered by Lisa Williams from the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club. Both boats tied for fourth place in the overall fleet standings for the class. Portsmouth sailors Margo Partain aboard a Laser, Susan Newkirk aboard a Laser and Sarah Johnson aboard a Sunfish, raced off the Quietwater Beach area. Each lady earned a bouquet of roses and a glass trophy. Each year, one boat is awarded the Amanda Werner “Spirit of Sailing” Perpetual Trophy, given to whoever exemplifies the fun and light-hearted sporting spirit of the race. This year, the award went to the Spinnaker B class boat Amigo, skippered by the “mustachioed” skipper Naomi Brown and her “mustachioed” crew from Fort Walton Beach. The Women’s Sailing Trilogy Trophy is presented to the boat with the highest points in the three race series. NonSpinnaker competitor Deana Robbins and her crew on Soulshine finished the Trilogy Series in second place. Spinnaker boat competitor Linda Thompson and her crew aboard Tripp Tonite captured the coveted position as the 2007 Winner of the Women’s Sailing Trilogy Trophy. The overall winner in the Spinnaker fleet in the Race for the Roses was Terri Swift and crew aboard Fresh Batteries. The overall Winner in Non-Spinnaker was Deana Robbins and crew on Soulshine.

This year’s event chalked up another milestone with the entry of its first three-generation crew aboard one boat. Carol Simpson began sailing in 1994. With three yacht clubs and year-round racing, she found herself heavily involved in the racing community. Carol crewed and skippered both spinnaker and non-spinnaker boats for the Roses regatta during these years. Since retiring from teaching high school students in 2002, Carol finally found time to enjoy the cruising side of sailing. In fact, she had just returned from several months aboard Mike Beard’s Tartan 37, Kanaloa, in June when she was approached about crewing for the Women’s Trilogy series beginning in July. “Actually, I was asked to crew by more than one skipper,” Carol began, “but I decided that for the 20th anniversary, I should find a boat to borrow and skipper myself.” Thanks to the generosity of Pass Christian, MS, resident, Lydia Stokes, owner of a bright yellow Wavelength 24 named Outta Reach, Carol had a boat. Although she had never sailed a Wavelength before, her bigger problem was finding crew on short notice. “I figured I could rope my daughter, Sudie Fairall, into racing with me,” she continued. Sudie, a horsewoman, knew how to handle herself aboard boats. She raced with her mom during four previous Roses. Friend and fellow racer, Linda Kraft also agreed to race with Carol. “I decided to ask my granddaughter, Erin, if she would like to race the Women’s Trilogy with her mom and me,” Carol smiled. “Although she is only 10 (she turns 11 this month), she is very bright.” When asked later, Erin stated she agreed, “because it sounded like fun and I should try it.” Of course, no one counted on threatening weather— and that is just what Mother Nature ordered up for the Point Yacht Club’s Fast Women Regatta on July 14. Erin was devastated to learn that her mom had decided that she shouldn’t race that day, even though winds at race start were quite light. In hindsight it was a wise decision. Erin’s maiden race was the Navy Yacht Club’s Bikini Regatta July 28. Her job was to stand at the mast during tacks, then skirt the jib and sit on the high side. Winds steadily increased to 14-16 knots, putting the Wavelength’s rails in the water. Nevertheless, Erin held on, barely, and the crew, The three generations in the Roses Regatta. From left to right: Sudie Fairall, Carol Simpson, Erin Fairall, and Linda Kraft proudly accept their second-place award at Pensacola Beach Yacht Club’s Race for the Roses. Photo by Julie Connerley.

Three Generations Compete in 20th Anniversary Roses Regatta By Julie Connerley Pensacola Beach Yacht Club’s annual women-only Race for the Roses celebrated its 20th regatta on August 4. From humble beginnings, the race has recorded many highlights as it matured into the premiere regatta along the Gulf Coast. 66

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which had registered their boat under the name Chix 4 Sail, finished the race wet, and exhausted. Race for the Roses was the following week, and understandably, Sudie was not going to put her young daughter through another ordeal if there was “even one gray cloud in the sky,” she recalled. But Erin had other plans. “I promised my grandma I would race with her,” she said. So she did. Mother Nature cooperated. Winds were light to moderate and the sun shined all day. “I was so proud of Erin,” said Carol. “Even though the week before was extremely stressful, Erin remembered everything we had taught her and she did her job perfectly.” For their efforts, the three generations, plus one friend, took second place in class C, non-spinnaker. And would Erin sail again? “Yes,” as long as it didn’t interfere with her all-star competitive cheerleading activities. As for Carol, she is cruising again – this time by land, with Mike, touring the western United States.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 61st Labor Day Regatta By Morgan Stinemetz Sunday, the final day of the two-day Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s Labor Day Regatta was a punk day to be on the water. With 294 competitors sailing, the wind was light, spotty or just plain non-existent. The full-rigged Lasers were one of the classes to get in a race on Sunday. Several of the classes present on one course were, in a word, skunked by either winds so light that a fair race could not be run or just no wind at all. Like real estate sales, the success of the competition on Sarasota Bay on Sunday depended on location, location, location. Crackerjack local youth sailor Zeke Horowitz won the full-rigged Laser class after putting away the four races that counted. He notched a third on Sunday’s sole race. Combined with a couple of firsts and a second on Saturday, Horowitz wasn’t to be denied in the 12-boat class. Two Palm Beach sailors, Trevor Moore and Luke Laurance were second and third respectively. Neither the Laser 4.7 class nor the Laser Radial class raced on Sunday, so Saturday’s results held. Cam Hall of St. Pete won the Laser 4.7 class with three straight bullets. Teal Strammer of St. Pete was second. In third was Mallory Willett, also from St. Pete. The 47-boat Laser Radial fleet belonged to Ian Heausler of Tampa, but only by a point. Mateo Vargas of St. Pete was second, just a tad behind. Phillip Malley of Fort Myers held onto third. In the 420 Spinnaker class (14 boats) the winner after the three races on Saturday was Samuel Rubin of Tampa. Justin Doane of Nokomis, who had just won the national junior championship in Lightning a weekend back, placed second. Will Stocke of Sarasota came in third in class. The class did not race on Sunday. Four Melges 24s raced, got in four races, and Sarasota’s Doug Fisher was easily first overall with three firsts and a second. Charlie Clifton of Sarasota finished second in class. George Hayne of Tampa was third. News & Views for Southern Sailors

John Lynch’s C&C 36 starts heating it up for the start. Lynch placed second in True Cruising B after three races at the Labor Day Regatta. Photo by Morgan Stinemetz.

Jim Egan of Sarasota took the top spot in the Flying Scot one-design class. Ron Pletsch of Sarasota placed second. Don Perry of Sarasota was third. The Flying Scots got in four total races, including one slow one on Sunday. The SR Max class—with four races—went to Bill Johnsen of Sarasota. Sarasota’s Sally O’Malley came in second. Patrick Daniel of Longwood took third. J. Liebel (no hometown listed) won the 21-boat Sunfish class, which notched four races. Second went to Paul Strauley (no hometown listed), and third went to Joe Blouin of Tampa. The fastest boat by a large margin was Bill Fisher’s Stiletto 30, One Up, a catamaran that was well sailed and very well prepared. The other multihull racing, Consensus, was not even close to Fisher. One Up got three firsts. In the Opti green fleet (52 boats), after four races Saturday and a couple of more on Sunday, Ethan Loursbury of Jensen Beach finished first overall. Chloe Dietrich of Venice placed second. Griffin Rutherford of Tampa was third in class. Adam Sandow, who had led the class after Saturday’s racing, put together two comparatively terrible races back-to-back and fell to fifth. There were but six racers competing in the Opti white fleet, and Kathryn Booker of St. Petersburg took the class after four races. Second went to Wade Waddell of Palm Beach, and third was taken by Nicholas Schultz of Sarasota. The Opti red fleet of 29 boats went to Graham Landy of Naples. Second was grabbed by Courtney Lehan of Tampa. Mike Popp of Team FOR was third. The red fleet got in one race on Sunday. The Opti blue fleet also put in three races on Saturday and one additional on Sunday. Samantha Purton of Tampa moved from second to first on Sunday with a second-place finish. Sean Durkin of St. Petersburg took second. In third was Madison Gates, also from St. Pete. The 24-boat PHRF fleet got in one slow and hot pursuit race on Sunday. After Saturday’s races, Bob and Cathy Willard of Palmetto were tied for first with Greg Knighton of Bradenton in Non-Spinnaker. The Willards race a Morgan 22 and Knighton races a Ranger 33. Knighton won Sunday’s race and the class. In third after three was David Bridges and his TMI 27, Spars & Stripes. Dean Cleall led the PHRF Spinnaker class—seven boats —from start to finish with three bullets. Bob Armstrong was second with three second-place finishes in his J-92, Mischief. Doug Deardon’s Capri 22, In Tune, was third after three. In Cruising A, John Hargreaves had three first-place SOUTHWINDS

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finishes in his Hunter 30, Kitten, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. There were only two boats in this small class. After Saturday’s two races, Bob Miller of Bradenton and Steve Schwark of Sarasota were tied for first in Cruising B. Miller has a Catalina 36, Miller Time and Schwark has a Pearson 33, Maggiemae. But Miller came back to win Sunday’s single race and take the class win. John Lynch’s Summertime, a C&C 36, was third. The hard luck award in this class went to Chuck Fuller’s Kismet, which lost a mast compression post and retired with loose shrouds all around in the first race.

Bay-Waveland YC Takes Back Lipton Cup, Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile Bay, AL, Aug. 31- Sept. 3 By Julie Connerley

races, and placed second in the third race. Its team clinched the championship Monday with another first-place win for a total low-point score of five. Battling it out for second place were the teams representing BYC, Pass Christian Yacht Club, and Southern Yacht Club. Unfortunately, SYC, which finished in the two top positions all weekend, was disqualified in race two, raising its point total to fleet plus one—in effect, costing it the championship. By the end of three races on Sunday, BYC was ahead with 13 points to Pass Christian’s 16 points. In the final race, Pass finished third, and BYC finished sixth, giving both clubs 19 points. According to the scoring rules, the tie was broken in favor of Pass Christian for second place overall. For a complete listing of race results, visit http://bucyc.com

42nd CMCS Summerset Regatta, Southwest Florida, Sept. 1-2 By Steve Romaine

The 87th annual Sir Thomas J. Lipton Regatta on Mobile Bay. Photo by Dave Jefcoat.

Mobile Bay’s Buccaneer Yacht Club hosted the 87th annual Sir Thomas J. Lipton Regatta during the Labor Day weekend Aug. 31-Sept. 3, while also celebrating the grand reopening of their yacht club. “Our original building’s first floor was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina,” began BYC Lipton Cup chair, Jackie Gorski-Culberson. “BYC placed second in the 2006 Lipton Cup held at Bay-Waveland Yacht Club. Since no winning yacht club can host the Lipton Cup two consecutive years, it would be our responsibility to coordinate the Gulf Yachting Association’s interclub challenge this year.” Buccaneer’s members announced their goal to have their clubhouse rebuilt (elevated, of course) and open in time for the Lipton’s. The only other time BYC hosted the event was in 1938, and Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, won that regatta. Twenty-one GYA member clubs participated in the threeday event. Four races were planned, one on Saturday, two Sunday and the final on Labor Day, September 3. Although Saturday’s weather began with light winds, a late summer squall developed during the race, and a 180-degree wind shift forced the race committee to abandon the first race. “Our race committee did a fantastic job,” continued Gorski-Culberson. “They were able to complete three races on Sunday, even though shifting winds necessitated course changes throughout the day.” Bay-Waveland Yacht Club, which had won the event the previous two years, took the lead winning the first two 68

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Sailing in the 42nd CMCS Summerset Regatta. Photo by Mary Naylor.

On September 1-2, the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society hosted the 42nd CMCS Summerset Regatta, southwest Florida’s racing community’s premier and oldest sailing event. Fifty-five boats participated in the regatta. The Regatta started on Saturday with a coastal race sponsored by West Marine. The race is a 19.3 nm run from Fort Myers Beach to Naples. The race started in 10- to 15-knot southerly winds. The top finishers made their way working the beach to the line off the Naples pier. Six class starts went off without a hitch, including One-Design fleets of Melges 24s and Colgate 26s. Also racing was an 80-foot Maxi that sailed in the Spinnaker fleet. The Maxi was an unusual boat to sail in the area as it carried a 10-foot draft—almost unheard of for a sailboat in southwest Florida. Two hundred seventy-five sailors attended the afterrace evening cocktail party with free beer and hors d’oeuvres at the Bayfront Inn deck. The Naples West Marine store donated door prizes for the event. The Regatta continued on Sunday with buoy racing. Unfortunately, with light to no air in the first race, only the Spinnaker boats—on a shortened course—were able to complete their races before the time limit was up. The wind picked up for the second race, and all classes were able to complete their courses in a light southwesterly breeze. Many felt “summersweat”—referring to the hot, no-wind days of summer—was back, but no one complained, www.southwindsmagazine.com

SOUTHERN RACING because they all knew they were sailing the tradition. Highlights of the regatta included Joe Bonness’ Soverel 33, Maria, winning all three races in Spinnaker class. Mark Reece’s 80-foot Falcon 2000 was the first to finish the distance race but was unable to hold a good position on corrected time with a rating of -104. Roger Horton’s Tartan 27, Wiley Coyote, in True Cruising A, and Steve Romaine on his Jeanneau 35, Air Supply, in Non-Spinnaker took firsts in their classes in the distance race. In True Cruising B, it was Gordon Coffman on Ariel in the distance race. After-race festivities were enjoyed by all at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club with a happy hour, dinner, raffles and awards ceremony. Over 30 generous sponsors of the Regatta made it possible for CMCS to contribute to youth sailing in the area. Major sponsors were West Marine, Garmin and Offshore Sailing School.

Lake Lanier. www.lakelaniersailing.com 6-7 Lightning Atlanta Cup. LLSC 10 Wednesday Fall#3. LLSC 13 BILL SEARS #2. SSC 13-14 Laser Ga. State Championships LLSC 14 Fall Squall #1, #2. BFSC 17 Wednesday Fall #4. LLSC 20 Fall #1 (Bfsc Hosts)/Bfsc Fall Squall #3. LARC 20-21 Sailboard Regatta – Atlanta Fall Classic. LLSC 21 Bill Sears #3, #4. SSC 24 Wednesday Fall #5. LLSC 27-28 Halloween Open Regatta. LLSC

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www.longbaysailing.com 20 Summer Race. Little River Inlet 26-29 Stede Bonnett. TBA. Southport

Results (top three finishers, place, boat, skipper): True Cruising A: 1, Lauri Li, Arnie Pfalz; 2, Wiley Coyote, Roger Horton; 3, Vakalele, Rick Lancaster. True Cruising B: 1, RexI, Jan Davis; 2, Ariel, Gordon Coffman; 3, Chase the Clouds, Bev Duff. Non-Spinnaker: 1, Air Supply, Steve Romaine; 1, Fair Trade, Joe Martinez; 3, Sand Dollar, Dave Naumann. Spinnaker: 1, Maria, Joe Bonness; 2, Tippecanoe, Dan Kendrick; 3, Judy, Tom Gore. Melges 24: 1, Obsession, Gary Schwarting; 2, Gone Mad, Dave Pionski; 3, Big Sky, Jim Gunderson. Colgate 26: 1, #281, Kurt Martin; 2, #280, Doug Sparks; 3, #268, Jim Wright. Multihull: 1, Rapture, John Kremski; 3, Passion III, Ned Christensen.

Punta Gorda Sailing Club: Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins September 9, continuing through November 18. For more information, go to www.pgscweb.com. Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race The races listed here are open to those who want to sail. No individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or membership in a regional sailing association is often required. (If individual club membership is required, please contact us and we will not list their races in the future.) For publishing of your event, questions and information, send us your race schedule by the 5th of the month to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send in the name of the event, date, location, contacts (Web site, e-mail and/or phone), and, if you want a short description. Do not just send a link in to this information. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. For changes to be published, contact the editor. Changes can be put on our Web site, if possible.

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 6–7 SAISA 420 Regatta 420 LNYC 6 Around Paris Island Sunfish BYSC 6–7 Atlanta Cup Lightnings LLSC 13–14 Halloween Regatta Open ASC 13–14 Highlander Pipe Regatta Highlander LNYC 13–14 Georgia State Championship Laser LLSC 20–21 Calibogee Cup Open YCHHI 20–21 SC State Laser Championship Lasers BYSC 20–21 Nothing Finer MC Scows LNYC 20–21 Pipers Highlanders LNYC 20–21 Hospice of the Upstate PHRF WCSC 27–28 Carolina Ocean Challenge PHRF– J105– Harbor 20 SCYC 27–28 Turkey Shoot Open KSC 27–28 Halloween Open LLSC

NOVEMBER Charleston Ocean Racing Associ. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Club Racing every other Sunday. 10 Double Handed Race. 17 Charleston YC Big Boat. Charleston YC 24 Turkey Regatta. Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 2-4 Oriental. ODC. Etchells Mid Atl Championships 10 New Bern. NYRA. Winter Race 2 17 New Bern. FLT 8. Turkey Trot Lake Lanier. www.lakelaniersailing.com 03 BFSC Fall Squall #4 (makeup) 03-4 LLSC Miss Piggy One Design (E770, Sov 33) 10 LLSC Whitecapper Regatta 11 LARC Fall Series #2 / Bill Sears Series #4 (SSC host) 17 LARC Fall Series #3 (AISC host) 18 UYC Lanier Cup South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 3-4 Midlands Regatta. Junior Division. Open. CSC-SC. 3-4 Fall 48. Flying Scots. LNYC. 3-4 Miss Piggy Regatta. J/22, J/24. Soverel, Elliot. LLSC. 3-4 Chapel Thrill. Jet-14. CSC-NC. 10 ChYC. Big Boat Regatta. PHRF. ChYC. 10-11 Carolina Keel Boat & One-Design Regatta. LNYC

OCTOBER Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Club racing Wednesday evenings 6p.m. Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org 6 Oriental. ODC. Neuse Solo Race 13,14 Merrimon. MCBC. Jackass Regatta 20 Oriental. ODC. Greens Creek Regatta 27 New Bern. NYRA. Halloween /Winter Race News & Views for Southern Sailors

OCTOBER 3 Wed Nite Race. Indian River Yacht Club 5 Fall Rum Race. Melbourne Yacht Club SOUTHWINDS

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NFWSN–Women’s Regatta. North Florida Cruising Club Fall Series #2. Rudder Club Fall Race #3. East Coast Sailing Association–Racing Fall Race #4. Indian River Yacht Club Wed Nite Race. Indian River Yacht Club Navy Day Regatta &Fall Series #3. Navy Jax Yacht Club J-24 District 10 Championship. Florida Yacht Club Boy Scout Island Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 17 Wed Nite Race. Indian River Yacht Club 19 Fall Rum Race. Melbourne Yacht Club 20 Fastest in the Forest Regatta. Epping Forest Yacht Club 20 Santa Fe Regatta. Gulf Atlantic Yacht Club 20-21 Florida Inland lake Championship. (Youth regatta for sailors 8 - 18). Lake Eustis Yacht Club 20-21 Fall Boat Regatta–Small Boats. Melbourne Yacht Club 21 Off Shore Race. Ft. Pierce Yacht Club. 24 Wed Nite Race. Indian River Yacht Club 26 Howl at the Moon. Halifax Sailing Association 27 Fall Series #3. Rudder Club 27 Fall River Race & Fall Series #4. North Florida Cruising Club 27 J-24 Fleet 55 Boat of the Year Race 2. Florida Yacht Club 26-28 Fall Boat Regatta–Big Boats. Melbourne Yacht Club 27 WoW Regatta – Fall Series #3 & Halloween Party. Rudder Club 27-28 Wave Southeast Championships. Performance Sail & Sport, Melbourne (beach cats) NOVEMBER 3 Halifax Lung Association Boat Poker Run. Halifax Sailing Association 3 Women on Water Regatta. Rudder Club 3-4 Mid Distance Ocean Regatta. Port Canaveral Yacht Club 3-4 Club Races. Lake Eustis Yacht Club 4 Fall Series #6. Indian River Yacht Club 4 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne Yacht Club

10 Kings Day Regatta. Epping Forest Yacht Club 10 Turkey Trot Regatta. Halifax Sailing Association 10-11 14th Annual Southeast Regional MC Scow Championship Regatta. Lake Eustis Yacht Club. 10-11 Hirams Haul. Performance Sail & Sport, Melbourne (Beach cats) 10 Single-Handed Race. East Coast Sailing Association–Racing 11 Fall Racing Series. Titusville Sailing Association 11 Fall Women’s Race #5. East Coast Sailing Association–Racing 11. Winter Rum Race. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 17 Interclub Regatta. Florida Collegiate Sailing Association 17 Fall Series #4. Rudder Club 16-18 Kings Day Regatta; J/24, Melges 24. Florida Yacht Club 16-18 Pinedaville Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 17-18 Club Races. Lake Eustis Yacht Club 17-18 No Frills Sunfish Regatta. Melbourne Yacht Club 18 Fall Racing Series. Titusville Sailing Association 18 Fall Series #7. Indian River Yacht Club 18 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne Yacht Club 23 Howl at the Moon. Halifax Sailing Association 25 Winter Rum Race. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising

Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net OCTOBER 6-7 Columbus Day Regatta 13 Columbus Day Awards 14 CGSC Annual Regatta - BBYRA PHRF#10 20-21 CGSC Annual Regatta - BBYRA OD#10 27 Conch Cup - MYC 27 J/24 #10 - Flat Earth Society. NOVEMBER 3 CRYC. Annual Regatta. BBYRA PHRF#11 4 CRYC. Annual Regatta. BBYRA OD#11 10 KBYC. 42nd Round the Island Race 10-11 Star’s Schoonmaker Cup. CRYC 17-18 PHRF. SEF PHRF. Championships 24 J/24 #11. Flat Earth BBYRA CGSC CRYC MYC KBYC

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Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org Coral Reef Yacht Club. www.coralreefyachtclub.org. Miami Yacht Club. www.miamiyachtclub.net. Key Biscayne Yacht Club. www.kbyc.org.

FLORIDA KEYS Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993. 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. www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Regular club racing open to all. www.southwindsmagazine.com

OCTOBER 6 LUKI Regatta - Portsmouth - bayside 6-7 Columbus Day Regatta - PHRF - Biscayne Bay 7 UKSC Columbus Day PHRF - bayside 13-14 Black Betsy Regatta - PHRF - bayside 20 Fall Series #2 - Portsmouth - bayside 21 Oceanside Championship #3 - PHRF - oceanside. 27 Halloween All-comers - bayside NOVEMBER 3-4 MSYSP Championship 10-11 MSYSP Naples. Fall Portsmouth. #3 17-18 Dockmaster’s Regatta 25 MSYSP Race Clinic 30 Wave Nationals

SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 For the past four years, Southwinds magazine has posted the annual race schedule/calendar (9/1/07 — 8/31/08) on its Web site for all racing in the central west Florida area from just north of Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. The calendar includes all scheduled races of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races in the area and any others that boaters in the area would like to post. The Boat of the Year races are listed for all the areas of the West Florida PHRF organization. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com to list your race, although all yacht clubs that are part of the West Florida PHRF will already be included, although regular local club races must be sent to us separately. We do not have space to list all the club race dates, but we will list any club race that is regularly scheduled (for example: every Thursday evening at 6 p.m.) plus the contact to enter the race. We do not list races that are not open to the general public and that are limited to club members only. (We list club races that require a club membership or US Sailing membership.) We will list any other races, even if not sanctioned by a PHRF organization. Contact the editor with those races. We ask that you not just send us a link (we will not accept them), but send the following information: The regatta/race name, type of racing (PHRF, one-design and type boat, or ?), race location, dates, sponsoring organization (club, sailing association, etc.), e-mail and/or phone contact and Web site (if applicable). The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pages link at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendar link at the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westflorida phrf.org) and many other sailing associations and yacht clubs in the area. Limited banner advertising is available on the race calendar page at very low monthly rates. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com or call (941) 795-8704. Club Racing Bradenton YC. Winter Races starting in October until April. Sunday Races at 1:30 p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at (941) 723-6560. Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information, contact saraherb@aol.com. Edison Sailing Center, Fort. Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com. Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. www.pgscweb.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors

Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venicesailing-squadron.org OCTOBER 6 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Fall #3, PHRF 6 Cortez YC. A Bay Race, PHRF (SBBOTY) 6 Tampa Sailing Squadron. Rumgatta Regatta, PHRF 7 Tampa Sailing Squadron. Rumgatta Women’s Regatta, PHRF 7 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Hula Cup, includes Sunfish Women’s States 13 St. Petersburg YC. Leukemia Cup, PHRF (Concurrent with Fall Bay) 13-14 St. Petersburg YC. Fall Bay Race, PHRF (SuncoastBOTY) 13-14 Punta Gorda SC. Charity Regatta, One Design & Portsmouth 13-14 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Kayusa Cup Race/Cruise, PHRF 18-21 St. Petersburg YC. Rolex Osprey Cup, Women’s Match Racing. Sonars 19-20 Naples Yacht Club. Offshore Distance Regatta, PHRF (SWF BOTY) 20-21 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Multihull Invitational & Stiletto Champs. (SBBOTY) 20 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF 20-21 Edison Sailing Center. River Romp, Junior Olympic Festival, One Designs 20-21 Davis Island YC. J/24 Toberfest 20-21 Lake Eustis SC. Florida Inland Lake Champs, Sailors 8-18 24-28 St. Petersburg YC. Distance Classic to Fantasy Fest/Key West, PHRF 26-27 Davis Island YC. Classic to Clearwater. PHRF (Suncoast BOTY) 27 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Great Pumpkin Regatta, PHRF 27-28 Clearwater Yacht Club. Sunfish Regional Regatta NOVEMBER 1-4 Strictly Sail Boat Show. St. Petersburg on the Causeway to The Pier. 3-4 Clearwater YC. Clearwater Challenge, PHRF. (SuncoastBOTY) 3-4 Gulfport YC. US SAILING Area D-South Alter Cup Qualifier, Catamarans 3-4 Punta Gorda SC. Charity Regatta. (CHBOTY) 10 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. Commodore’s Cup, PHRF 10 Sarasota YC. Invitational, PHRF (SBBOTY) 10-11 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Flying Scot Nationals 10-11 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Catalina Race/Rendezvous 10-11 Naples Community Sailing Center. Kid’s Regatta & Lasers 10-11 Lake Eustis Sailing Club. MC Scow SE Championship 17 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Drumstick Regatta, PHRF 17-18 Davis Island YC. Egmont Key Race, PHRF. (SuncoastBOTY) 17-18 Clearwater Community SC. Carlisle Classic, Cats, Dinghies, Portsmouth 17-18 St. Petersburg YC. Snipe State Championship 17-18 Marco Island YC. Fall Regatta, PHRF (SWFBOTY) 23 Davis Island YC. Old Shoe Regatta, PHRF 24-25 Davis Island YC. Thanksgiving Regatta, All classes 30-2 St. Petersburg YC. America’s Disabled Regatta, Paralympic classes

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Boom off a C&C 29. Measures 10’3” long by 3.5” high. Free but pick up only in West Palm Beach, FL. (561) 655-9555. (9/07)

2006 Compac Eclipse. 20’ 10” LOA. R/F Genoa, spinnaker, quick rig system, Bimini, sail cover, Porta-a-Potty, stove, sink, four berths, galvanized trailer, etc. stored inside, as- new condition. $21,000. (561) 439-7664. West Palm Beach. (10/07)

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_________________________________________ Winslow Life Raft 2004. 4-person super-light vacuum-packed standard offshore life raft. Basic SEP packed inside. $2200 (727) 7989966 Port-a-Boat folding boat. 12 Ft. $400 OBO (727) 585-2814. Largo, FL. (9/07) 1975 Catalina 22. Ready to sail. Retrofit summer (2006). Too much new to list in ad. E-mail for brochure. hytedin@hotmail.com. Trailer, new Tohatsu 6hp., warranty. (850) 443-7451. $4000 firm (12/07)

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16’ Precision 165 Sailboat. This 2004 Sailboat is in perfect condition. Includes 4stroke Yamaha 2.5 HP Outboard. Boat is built in Palmetto, FL. See Web site for all details and retail price, www.precisionboatworks.com. This boat lists new for $10,995. I’m asking $9000 including motor. This boat can be seen at Regatta Pointe Marina, 1005 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL. Talk to the Harbormaster (941) 729-6021. (12/07) Mold to build traditional-shaped 18’ canoe. Very sturdy split mold. Boats were built under the name Clearwater Canoe. Ellie’s Sailing Shop. Clearwater. (727) 442-3281. (12/07) www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS 22’ 1968 Westerly Cirrus. Stout little cruiser. Yanmar 2005, Navik self-steering vane, standing headroom (6’), enclosed head. Lying in NE Florida. Ready to go. Excellent condition. $12,500. (228) 324-6504. (12/07)

1983 S2 9.1 Racer/Cruiser. 3 headsails, spinnaker, GPS,VHS, depth sounder, extra sheets, gas stove, ice box, enclosed head w/shower, teak table. Asking $13,950. (941) 729-5401. (12/07) 1968 Pearson Lark 24. Sails and all. $1000/OBO.Sea Scouts boat with too deep a keel for us to use enough. 4’ draft. call David Zimmer (Skipper) (727) 638-2346. The driest boat we ever had! (12/07)

1987 Catalina 30. Beautiful condition. Fresh Imron hull. New SS Bimini, canvas, lifelines, and 7K A/C. Recent upgrades include autopilot, GPS mapper, wind and depth, and cold plate refrigeration. Avon 10.2 RIB w/15hp Yamaha and trailer. $34,000. Biloxi, MS. (228) 669-0092. (10/07) _________________________________________

31 Cal (1983) Original owner, complete refit all new 2004 - standing rigging, running rigging, wiring: Universal 16 diesel, cold plate Refrigeration - shore power and engine driven, pressure water, Garmin chartplotter, Furuno radar, 2 blade Maxi Prop. Exceptional condition. Too many goodies to list, $35,000. rffmtg@hotmail.com. (727) 460-6868.

30’ Newport 1973. Diesel. Good working condition. Upgrade. Documented and registered. Ready to cruise to Bahamas. Extra sails. Best boat for this price. $9,950 OBO. Located at Dania. (305) 331-3317. (10/07) 31’ Catalina 310, 2004. Just taken in trade on new Catalina. In-mast furling, air conditioning, Autopilot, ST-60 wind/speeddepth, VHF w/Ram Mic, custom Bimini/windshield, microwave, nice condition $89,900 Massey Yacht Sales. (727) 824-7262 St Petersburg, or (941) 723-1610 Palmetto, FL.

1985 Catalina 27 Tall rig with Universal diesel, 4’ draft. wheel steering, Hood furling, head w/shower, Bimini, autopilot, VHF, GPS, depth, galley, cockpit table, sleeps 5. Reduced for quick sale $12,900 (941) 792-9100 27 Watkins 1982. Fully equipped, clean, safe, solid shallow draft cruiser. Full galley, dinette, ice box, stove. Head w/shower. Sleeps 5. Recent refit. Rebuilt Yanmar diesel. New bottom. Roller furling. Wheel. Bimini. Extra sails. Slip available. Asking $14,900. Randy: (727) 323-5300. (11/07)

1984 Islander 30, with freshwater-cooled Yanmar diesel. Very clean and well maintained by owner. Harken roller furling with genoa, jib and storm jib. Main sail with dutchman system. Edson wheel and cockpit table. Anderson ST winches. Navico autopilot. DataMarine depth. ICOM VHF, compass. Hiller stove and oven. Adler Barbour refrigeration. Pressure water. Hella fans, great interior. Battery charger, 2 anchors with chain and rode, 110/30 amp shore power. USCG safety equipped. A must-see boat located on Longboat Key, or go to www.cortezyachts.com. Asking $26,500. Call 941-792-9100.

32 Gulf Pilothouse, complete refit: all new 2005- standing running rigging, performance sails, wiring, circuit breakers panel, water heater, holding/macerator, fuel tanks, 12v/110 standing fridge-freezer, propane cooktop, infared broiling, 3 batteries, autocharger, 17000 btu heat/air, Bimini. $39,500. sailsetc@aug.com (904) 810-1966. (10/07)

28’ S-2 Sloop 1979. Yanmar diesel, 4’6” draft, wheel steering, auto pilot and Tri-Data Autohelm instrument new 2002, 12V refrigerator, good sail inventory, quality construction and proven design. Asking $23,000. For more info, call (727) 560-0901.

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30’ PEARSON $10,900 30’ Pearson, Racer/Cruiser Sloop, 1976, red, Excellent cond., 2 mains, 3 jibs, 3 spinnakers, spinnaker pole. Tiller, marine radio, stove, new head, sleeps 4, reduced to $10,900. No Storm damage. Madeira Beach, FL. terrycshan@aol.com. (727) 5814708 or (727) 244-4708. (12/07) SOUTHWINDS

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CLASSIFIED ADS Searunner 37 Phaedrus. New main, water maker, solar, Yanmar 2GM, new rigging & lifelines LPU paint, new bunks & galley cushions. Much more. Just back from western Caribbean $49,999. captpondo@yahoo.com. (985) 966-3504. (10/07)

Morgan O.I. 33. Full keel, only 3’ 11” draft. Yanmar 38hp diesel w/only 950 hrs. The Out Island series by Charlie Morgan is well known for their exceptional interior volume. The shallow draft make it an excellent choice for cruising the Keys and Bahamas. Loaded with new equipment and upgrades including: Autopilot, color chartplotter GPS, electric windlass, wind generator, propane stove, refrigerator, marine air conditioning, dinghy with new OB, flat screen TV, stereo and more. Owner has new boat ordered. Here is a chance to get a great boat for a great price. Located Marathon. Asking $27,500, but let’s hear your offer. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

33’ Cape Dory 330 Cutter 1986, Universal diesel 28 hp, 2002 electronics, roller furling jib and staysail, liferaft ‘04, dinghy and 9 hp Nissan, bimini and dodger ‘05, A/C, extensive inventory and upgrades $59,500. St. Augustine, FL. (866) 610-1703 www.sayachtsales.com

Caliber 35’ 1994. Original owner, very nicely maintained, all records, must see to appreciate. Asking $99,900. Open to offers. Contact SCI Yacht Sales at (727) 823-7400, or Jacek at (727) 560-0901. (10/07)

2000 Hunter 380 with upgraded 40hp Yanmar and only 400 hours. A beautiful crisp new-looking boat with broad beam and walk thru transom. Great cockpit with stern rail seats and integrated helm console. Genoa Pro-furl system with Navy Sunguard. In-mast roller furling main. Seldon spars and Lewmar winches. Heavy 316 Stainless Steel radar arch with main sheet traveler. Navy Sunbrella full Bimini. ST-60 instuments, ST 5000 Auto pilot and VHF radio. Garmin GPS, RayMarine radar and stereo at Nav station. Grunert refrigeration and freezer. 3 burner propane stove and oven. Built in microwave. King size aft cabin. This boat comes ready to sail away. Asking $128,500. Call (941) 792-9100, or go to www.Cortezyachts.com.

33’ Tartan Sloop 1980. Shoal Draft. Universal diesel 24 hp, 990 hrs, owner of 15 years has done constant upgrading, full electronics w/radar, AC-heat, roller furling main & headsail, a beauty in and out. Asking $33,000. St Augustine, FL. (toll free) (866) 610-1703. Will trade for 40’+ sailboat. www.sayachtsales.com. 36’ Morgan Out Island Sloop 1974, Perkins 50 hp, 2003 electronics, upgraded sails and 2003 standing /running rigging, Generator, custom drive platform, lots of ugrading,ready to cruise, $39,900. St. Augustine, FL, (toll free) (866) 6101703. www.sayachtsales.com. (12/07)

2001 Beneteau Oceanis 381. Air conditioning, Autopilot ST6000, speed and depth, Ray Chart 425 plotter, new Bimini, electric windlass, new bottom paint. Only $128k. Call Eastern Yachts at (561) 844-1100

39’ Fair Weather Mariner Sloop 1986, Robert Perry design, 42 hp Mercedes diesel, sleeps 6, Great headroom and extra long berths, tremendous storage, high quality in and out, Burmese teak tongue and groove, a must see, asking $126,900 St Augustine, FL. (Toll free) (866) 610-1703 www.sayachtsales.com. (11/07)

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Privilege 39 1988 Cat. 4 cabin, 2 head. Yanmar 27hp. Major refit 2005. New UK sails, AC/heat, Onan genset 6.5kw, Autohelm 7000, new interior, Corian counters, teak sole, Bimini/dodger $174,900. (321) 917-5863. palexy@cfl.rr.com. (10/07)

43’ Beneteau 1986. Two cabin lay-out, original owner, K/CB (5’6” - 8’6”), Perkins 4-108, Two AC units, reverse cycle, LONG list of sail inventory. Proven Winner! Great racer/cruiser. Asking $82,900. For more info, call (727) 560-0901.

2005 Albin 31 TE. Twin Yanmar 370 turbos wolf in sheep’s clothing!!! 53k less than replacement!!! New warranties apply. Options package worth 18k. Never titled. Most powerful 31 on market. Call today and let’s talk dream boats. (561) 844-1100.

1979 Bristol 40 Yawl. 40 HP Perkins Diesel, Harken Roller Furling, Main, Mizzen, 100% Jib, 140% Genoa, Epoxy bottom, cockpit table, propane stove, windlass, CQR anchor w/ 150’ chain, Fortress anchor, classic sailing yacht. Asking only $59,000. Call Major Carter at ( 941) 792-9100 or go to www.cortezyachts.com

1996 Beneteau 44. Center Cockpit, 2 staterooms, Volvo-Penta 78hp, low hours. New 2004/05: Dodger & Bimini, electronics(C80 Chartplotter, 2007 Chip SE & Bahamas, GPS 125, etc), VHF, UK Sails, batteries, chain & rode, interior cushions. Ready to cruise again from Brunswick, GA. Very good condition. Details at www.SOULSENDER44.COM. $162, 000. call (707) 343-1504

43’ Californian Cockpit Motoryacht/ Trawler 1985, T/ Cat 210 diesels, very economical to run, 8 kw Westerbeke generator w/ 784 hrs., Marine Air AC/Heat, Custom aluminum Hardtop with new enclosure, roomy double stateroom, double head, no teak decks, aluminum fuel tank, $87,500 Will consider sailboat in partial trade. St Augustine,FL. (866) 610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com

47 Crowther Catamaran Project. Main structure near completion. Very fair hulls. Details @ http://home.tampabay.rr.com/2muchfun/. Located in Palmetto, FL. Looking to get $40k. Call David at (813) 645-0670. (10/07)

Bayfield 40 Hull # 34 full keel 5’ draft, cutter ketch designed by H.T.Gozzard built in 1984. Exceptional condition with lots of new gear. Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air, WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB, cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar, dinghy, life raft $109,000 Call Major Carter or visit www.Cortezyachts.com (941) 792-9100

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2005 Albin 26 TE. Seeking an owner enjoying evening sunsets by the water. This 26 likes weekending in Bahamas and looking good in the process. Great galley, she can cook and has a great head. Powered by Volvo diesel!!! 88.5k. (561) 844-1100. 41’ Morgan Out Island 1972. Repower 52 hp Westerbeke, NEW mast (Selden in-mast furling), new running and standing rigging, new chain plates, new lifelines, new mainsail, new Adler Barbour refrigerator, Heart invertor, electric windlass, etc.! Completely refurbished interior. Must sell. Asking $57,500 (239) 6992833. (11/07) News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Schucker 440 Trawler. Bruce Van Sant’s trawlerized Tidak Apa. Spend summer safely moored in Luperón. Fit out with Bruce’s help. Asking $70,000. Get complete information and photos at www.LuperonCruising.com. (809) 821-8239. (10/07)

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_________________________________________ Used Boat Gear for Sale. CQR 25 & 45#, Bruce 16 & 66#, Hookah by Airline, 55# Folding Fisherman anchor, Para-tech 15 w/Rode, Edson Rack & Pinion steering w/wheel, new awning w/side curtains. Nautical Trader, 110 E. Colonia Lane, Nokomis, FL. Shop online at www.nauticaltrader.net. (941) 488-0766.

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CLASSIFIED ADS 2007 4-stroke 15hp Sail (like Yamaha) long (20”) outboard with 20 hrs. Excellent condition. Also large quantity of Sails from 43.5 ft sail boat. For sail measurements/inventory, call (702) 882-5468. Located in St Pete, FL. (12/07)

BUSINESS FOR SALE/ INVESTMENT _________________________________________ Marine canvas and mobile sailboat rigging business for sale in Port Charlotte, FL. Established 14 years. $30,000. (941) 6274399. Pbgvtrax@comcast.net. (11/07) _________________________________________

Stainless Steel Cleats. 316 SS Made in USA. NO offshore junk. One pair of 10” cleats for $32, (includes shipping in Florida). One Pair of 8” cleats for $24 (includes shipping in Florida). (239) 209-6171. wilcompton@earthlink.net. (11/07)

CABIN HOT? ODORS? WHOLE-BOAT VENTILATOR drives out heat, cooking, head and mildew odors. Five-minute air changes w/16,000 cubic ft of fresh air moving through your cabin every hour. Lightweight portable unit easily attaches and detaches from your existing hatch at your convenience. No boat modifications required. Made in USA. SUMMER SPECIAL - $199.95 – SAVE $60 Please see our video at – www.FreshBreezVenitlator.com. (11/07) Honda 15 hp Outboard. New 2001, short shaft, manual start, new prop, excellent condition, paid $2600, sacrifice $115 0/OBO. Also FOLLOW ME TV—watch satellite TV on the hook, cost $950, sell $350OBO. Cape Coral, FL. (239) 699-2833. (11/07) _________________________________________ Commercial sewing machines. For sale Phaff 545, lg bob, str stch/walk ft, rev. w/new table & motor $1,095. Adler 267GK, lg bob, str stch/walk ft, rev. w/table & stand $1,095. Consew 226, rev. str stch/walk ft, w/table & stand $999. Phaff 230 Zigzag $395. Tampa Bay Area. Call (941) 721-4471. _________________________________________ Hobie 18 Mast for Sale. (We think it is a Hobie 18). Measures 26 feet. Top 7 feet is carbon. Serial # 38272 Coleman Co. $60. Near Sarasota, FL. (941) 966-4737.

FOR SALE: Florida East Coast Sail Loft. Established 10 years. Well-equipped, extensive inventory and client list. Walking distance to several marinas. New sail design, construction and repairs. Custom canvas work, exterior/interior, and cushions. Strong used sail inventory. Also dealing with architectural soft product. Respond to LOFT220@hotmail.com. _________________________________________ Marine Business for Sale. Used marine supplies business for sale. The Nautical Trader in Florida is for sale. Buy, consign, sell quality used boat stuff. Steady growth for over 12 years. Profitable, turn key, unique, fun business. www.nautical trader.net. Opportunity like this is very rare. Call today or e-mail Joe at (941) 488-0766, or Joe@nauticaltrader.net.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Office Manager Fort Lauderdale Sailing Organization. Seven Seas Cruising Association, a non-profit serving 9000+ cruisers worldwide, seeks mature, exp. person to run our busy 3-person home base. Job involves supporting Board of Directors, managing budget and accounting, directing staff and volunteers, and event planning. Job description and application at www.ssca.org. Email resume to membership@ssca.org. (12/07) _________________________________________ Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office? If you do and you 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 your home selling brokerage sail and power boats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 for interview appointment and position details. _________________________________________ Writers, Reporters, Articles, Photos Wanted. SOUTHWINDS is looking for articles on boating, racing, sailing in the Southern waters, the Caribbean and the Bahamas, and other articles on the following subjects: marinas, anchorages, mooring fields, disappearing marinas/boatyards, marinas/boatyards sold for condos, anchoring rights, sailing human interest stories, boat reviews, charter stories, waste disposal— and more. Photos wanted, plus we want cover photos (pay $65) of both race and non-race subjects, but about sailing. Cover photos must be very high resolution and vertical format. _________________________________________ Writers and Ideas Wanted on Waterways Issues. SOUTHWINDS is looking for writers, acting as independent subcontractors to research and write articles on subjects discussed in the Our Waterways section. Must be familiar with boating, good at research, have computer skills, high-speed Internet access and work for little pay. Most important, must have a passion for the subject and want to bring about change and improvement of boaters rights, waterways access, and disappearing marinas and boatyards— with lots of ideas and energy to help bring about improvements through various means. We would also like to get an organization going to promote these interests if you can help. Writers, photographers, cartoonists, jokers, magicians, philosophers and others of questionable professions may apply. Send info to: editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

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Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 FAX (727) 896-2287 www.poncedeleon hotel.com

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The Bilge Boys acoustic duo is available for your regatta, sailing events and yacht club parties. We play beach/island/classic rock and lots of Jimmy. Book now for the upcoming sailing/holiday season. West Florida. www.freewebs.com/thebilgeboys or (727) 504-2328. (11/07)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT _________________________________________

“SAILBOAT WATER” DUPLEX. Redington Shores in Pinellas Co., Tampa Bay. Just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Dock with 2 slips to accommodate two 40’ boats. $525,000. Bob Sackett (727) 527-7373 Hofacker & Associates, Inc., Realtors. (10/07)

Waterfront Condo for Sale w deeded dock. Clearwater Bay close to high bridge inlet. Pool, Tennis Ct+. 2 Bd, 2 Ba. 1530 sq. ft. Tour: www.circlepix.com/W8SMMH. $449,900. Call Martha Vasquez, Century 21 Sunshine. (727) 244-9404. mvasquez@c21sunshine.com

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New construction luxurious 3/2.5 marina condo overlooking the Indian River (Intracoastal Waterway) in Melbourne, FL. Indoor parking, pool, short walk to historic downtown Melbourne. Contact Craig Howell (407) 864-2590. (10/07)

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40’ deep-water slip situated in prestigious Harbortown Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville, FL. Access to ocean nearby. Water, insurance, dock carts, etc. included in $145/mo fee. $120,000. Call Katherine (904) 422-8262.

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS 2004 Catalina 34 MK II, loaded, ready. Equipped for cruising/racing. Everything you need in a boat. Two sets of sails, one to cruise, another to race. Like new. $127,500. www. Cortezyachts.com for listing. 941-792-9100.

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NORTHERN GULF COAST continued from page 71 Fort Walton Yacht Club. April thru October OCTOBER 6 Commodore’s Cup Race # 6 - Navy YC, 6 Hospitality Regatta (one design) - Jackson YC, MS 6 Shearwater Regatta (one design) - Ocean Springs YC, MS 6-7 GYA Multihull - Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS 12-14 WFORC (West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit) - Pensacola YC, 13-14 Fish Class Worlds - Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL 13-14 Performance Nationals - Key Sailing, Pensacola Beach, FL 14 Pink Ribbon Regatta - Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Assoc., New Orleans, LA 20 Closing Regatta - New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA 20 Gumbo Regatta (one design) - Lake Arthur YC, LA 21 Schreck Regatta (Capdevielle) - Pensacola YC, 27 Halloween Regatta - Pensacola Beach YC, 27 LPRC (Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit), New Orleans, LA 27 Anniversary Regatta - Mobile YC, AL 27 Cat Caper Bluewater Bay Sailing Club. Niceville, FL 27-28 GYA Fish Class Regatta - Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL NOVEMBER 3 PYC Championship Race #4. Pensacola Yacht Club 3-4 LPRC (Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit), New Orleans, LA 3-4 Rondinella (one design). Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS 10 Cruising/Raft-up. Blue Angel Airshow at Ft. McCrea, Pensacola Yacht Club 10 Double Handed Regatta. Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, AL 10 Monk Smith Regatta. Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS 10 J-Fest. New Orleans Yacht Club 10 Jubilee Regatta. Pensacola Yacht Club 10 Great Oak Regatta (youth). Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA 10-11 Individual Flying Scott Regatta. Pensacola Yacht Club 10-11 Opti MS State Championship. Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS 17 PYC Cruising Couples Regatta. Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL 17-18 FSSA Cajun Country Championship (one design). Lake Charles Yacht Club, Lake Charles, LA 17-19 Opti Midwinters (youth). Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA 18 Turkey Regatta. Jackson Yacht Club, Jackson, MS

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Adventure Cruising & Sailing School . . . . .32 American Marine & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Annapolis Performance Sailing . . . . . . . . . .49 Antigua Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Banks Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Beachmaster Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Beneteau Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Boaters Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,34 Bo’sun Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Capt. Jimmy Hendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Capt. Josie Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 57 Clearwater Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Compete-At Regatta Management . . . . . .61 Coral Reef Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Cortez Flea Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Cruising Direct Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Dockside Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 55 Doyle Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Dwyer mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Eastern Yachts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . .9,73,BC Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76,77 E-marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,82 Festiva Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Fourwinds Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Full Sail Yacht Delvieries/Capt. . . . . . . . . . .33 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Glacier Bay Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Global-Weather Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 84

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CRUISING continued from page 86 my vote as a never-be-without. Two different sources—a Sea Frost rep and the refrigeration repair guy who was working on Carl’s boat—both suggested gluing the plastic housing back together, rather than trying to replace it. With much trepidation and little hope, Jim first used PVC glue on the plastic, then smeared 5200 around the whole connection. The zinc may never come out again, but that’s a project for another day that would be another two years away. This day, the connection didn’t leak, the condenser was protected, and the perishables were staying cold. For the time being, we were done with “routine” maintenance. In a couple of days, we started cruising again. So what exactly is cruising? Well, my definition goes like this: Any day that the boat floats, the engine runs, and the head flushes is another day in paradise. Sailing to exotic destinations, sunny skies and fair winds, breathtaking sunsets, functional refrigeration—they’re all just the discovery of buried treasure.

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Gulf Coast Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . .73,78,79 Gulf Island Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . .32 Hurricane Hoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . .33,59 Island Packet Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Island Yachting Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Island Yachting Centre/Greg Knighton . . .74 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . .72,BC JR Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Lighthouse Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,83 Massey Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . .IFC,4,9,43,IBC Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . .3,9,75,83 Mastmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Melbourne YC Fall Regattas . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . .72,BC National Sail Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Nautical Trader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,83 Outbound Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Palm Beach Sailing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Premiere Racing Key West Regatta . . . . . . .10 Quantum Sarasota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 RB Grove/Universal and Westerbeke . . . . .20 Regata del Sol al Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Rparts Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Safe Passage School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Sailing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sailors Wharf boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Sailrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Sailtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Salty John Marine Products . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sarasota Invitational Regatta . . . . . . . . . . .28 Sarasota Youth Sailing Program . . . . . . . .18 Sarasota Youth Sailing Program donated boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Schurr Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Scurvy Dog Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Sea School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sea Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,82 Shadetree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Solar Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 St. Augustine Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . .33 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC St. Pete YC Leukemia Cup & Fall Bay Race .3 Strictly Sail Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Suncoast Inflatables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Suncoast Multihull Rendezvous . . . . . . . . .29 Sunrise Sailing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Program . .22 Tartan C&C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Tideminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Turner Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 UK Halsey Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Ullman sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 US Spars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Watersports West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Weston Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Winchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Windpath Fractional Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wyvern Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 www.southwindsmagazine.com

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