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FEATURES 28 Savor the Season

Tips and destinations to maximize the joys of fall on the water.

By Andy Cross

32 Supercharge Your Boat's Data Gathering

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By Steve Mitchell

36 Salish Sea Thoroughbreds

The San Juans have a growing fleet of International One Designs.

By Nik Schulz

COLUMNS 20 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea

Northern Fulmar: An ocean bird with a “naricorn” snout.

By Larry Eifert

22 My Boat

Bruce and Linda Kilen’s Manta 42 Mk IV catamaran, Helios.

By 48° North Editor

24 Galley Essentials with Amanda

Provisioning for charter cruising courses in September.

By Amanda Swan Neal

RACING RETURNS TO THE PNW 39 Women at the Helm

This new regatta was insanely fun and a smashing success!

By Lizzy Grim

42 Columbia Gorge One Design

Tasars and Lasers get back on the water at Cascade Locks.

By Michael Karas

43 RS Aero Pacific Coast Championship

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By Jen Morgan Glass

44 Northern Century

It is meant to be hard... and fun.

By Stephanie Campbell

46 49 ½ Un-Shaw Island Classic

Any which way round, it was a splendid day on the water.

By Peg Gerlock

ON THE COVER, San Juan 7.7 Rock Lobster is skippered by Jeani Bantam at the inaugural Women at the Helm Regatta hosted by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club. Photo courtesy of Jan Anderson.

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Editor GET OUT, GET LOST, GET HAPPY

Volume XL, Number 2, September 2020

In last month’s issue, I wrote an article (“Island Life 2020”) that referenced the reality of busier-than-normal anchorages, especially near many of the Salish Sea’s favorite destination marinas. This result is an amalgamation of increased cruising density due to the still-closed international border between the U.S. and Canada, restricted capacities at marinas in the San Juans to ensure social distancing, and increases in boat sales and usage in recent months.

It’s an inescapable aspect of the 2020 outdoor scene. A mid-August Seattle Times report illuminated even more extreme examples of overcrowding in some terrestrial wilderness areas like the Enchantment Lakes, as well as the complicated melange of pros and cons—recognizing people’s need to recreate in these tough times and the often detrimental impact of more (and sometimes less experienced) traffic in many of the best loved recreation areas.

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Further societal and systemic response is necessary if our wild spaces are to continue to harbor an increasing number of users. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Yet, improved systems to accommodate influxes can be slow to develop, as can effective education for users about best-practices designed to keep humans happy and healthy and our fragile wilderness ecosystems safe.

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In spite of the difficulties, as someone who has been deeply invested in the effort to grow boating—in all of its forms—over the last decade, I’m as thrilled at the prospect of welcoming many new folks to the water as I am wowed by the amount of boating activity I see on our lakes, rivers, and saltwater cruising grounds.

Contributing Editor Amanda Swan Neal

While practicing patience for ideal solutions, this is the perfect time to embrace the “gunkholing” approach to cruising. The best bet for a memorable and stress-free experience during the busy times is simply to explore farther off the well-worn cruising path. Many cruisers, including some of our writers, are understandably reticent to share their personal “secret” spots to get away and find solitude. But that’s kind of the point… Whether on the water for an afternoon, a weekend, a week, or a month—exploration can and should be a central part of life afloat. And for those who cruise this way, the literal definitions of wonderful and awesome await.

48° North is published as a project of the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.

From personal experience, even as a comparatively new cruiser, discovering unsung stopovers has been one of the joys of my sailing career. To zoom in and out of navigational charting software looking for a little anchorable nook, crosscheck the possible spot against satellite imagery, to seek advice from cruising guides or digital reviews (or better yet, other cruisers)… and then go for it. I can’t even name my favorite part, because there’s so much to like. It might be arriving somewhere you’ve never been (hopefully in the daylight), and poking around slowly, carefully, overlaying the real-life perspective of a cove’s unique characteristics and geography atop the framework of understanding you’ve built in advance. Or, it could be the feeling when the anchor is down, you drink in your surroundings (and perhaps a frosty beverage), and wonder, “How the heck is this place not on all the top ten lists and chock-full of other boats?!” It’s just the best.

Even with increased traffic, this experience is available to any of us with a bit of gumption and some adventurous spirit. To me, more boating activity and new folks on the water are things to celebrate, even if they bring some compromises.

It’s important that we remain thoughtful of one another and respectful of the places we visit. But as long as we can do that, magnificent cruising experiences abound in the Pacific Northwest, especially as we move into autumn.

I’ll see you on the water, Joe Cline

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Letters Response: “Anchoring Etiquette” Article, July 2020

Thanks Andy, You covered everything in my experience very well.

Thought you might enjoy reading of a method for dissuading too close anchoring: My old buddy Billy was “sailing master” of a wealthy man’s schooner doing a loop of the Pacific years ago when a stranger’s boat came into a cove and prepared to drop the hook within a half-inch nut toss of the schooner. Billy, noticing the newcomers seemed to be the more staid sort, grabbed several charcoal brickettes, dropped his shorts, hung his rump over the side and proceeded to drop the occasional brickette from between his legs to plop into the water.

The other boat’s crew halted the anchor mid-drop and relocated far away.

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Great article guys, Etiquette is important, especially when visiting other areas as a guest. It is perhaps even more important now with COVID19.

I would add that its good to talk to your neighbors. I learned that habit cruising in the other parts of the world, where your best bet for help, if you get in trouble, is not the Coast Guard.

It’s especially important to speak to your fellow boaters if you’re spending a bunch of time ashore. There’s no reason to not have their number, or at least have yours posted in the window, in the event of a problem. If their boat starts dragging you can let them know, and vice versa. A poorly set anchor can result in multiple boats on the rocks. Also, it can be hard to tell where that neighbor’s anchor is on boats with solid chain in calm anchorages. This makes a retrieval line and float a good idea especially in those anchorages whose bottoms are covered with old ground tackle.

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Dear Joe, I am so moved by your emotive letter from the editor (July) I think I will just go off on the water (of my own volition) and drown myself, so ashamed I am of my “white privilege.”

Oh, how has this magazine ever come to this political slop?

Sincerely, Mary Maloney Rain Spirit, Anacortes

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Response to “Island Life 2020” Article, August 2020

To Editors Joe and Andy, My husband and I just picked up the August edition of 48° North at West Sound Marina, where our little 31-foot New England style sailboat has been moored since 1973.

We read “Island Life 2020”. It was a good article, but I would like to add a few important observations and suggestions for visiting and local boaters. San Juan County had the first mask mandate in Washington, and we are now under a similar statewide mandate.

Our most recent cruise was to one of our favorite anchorages, Garrison Bay. During our five days there, my husband and I were the ONLY ones wearing masks on that little dinghy dock!

We had to wait until people unloaded themselves and dogs before we could tie up, and had to scurry to the trail or down to the rocks to miss being arm-to-arm with other boaters walking up the ramps. Likewise, we waited for a window to get back to our dinghy and return to our boat.

I finally said something to one family, as nicely as possible.

I asked if they were from the county. The wife/mother said no. Then, I reminded them that we had a mask mandate. Her response was immediate and a bit snippy, saying that they had been wearing their masks. They did, in fact, put their masks on with some grumbling. I didn’t feel like confronting everyone, but I did report no one wearing masks at the dinghy dock to a ranger taking a survey. I asked if they could put up signage.

Your article brought up the 50% capacity issue at Roche Harbor, which explains why there were so many boats in Garrison and Westcott Bays. We knew it would feel busy with the border closure, but Roche still looked like a sea of boats.

The extra-crowded anchorage created other worries as well. We were also surrounded by giant boats, many anchoring almost on top of us or our anchor. My husband even asked two boats to re-anchor. In adverse conditions, it could have ended in disaster. There were up to four big boats rafted together with people visiting and partying in very close quarters.

As we were heading back to West Sound, we passed by Jones Island. It was also very busy. There were two mega yachts on either side of the dock taking up most of the space and the dock was filled with people WITHOUT MASKS ON! We hear that the situation is similar at Stuart and Sucia Island docks.

Please, readers of 48° North (locals or visitors­­) with whom we share these wondrous cruising gounds—wear your masks when on the docks or in any confined cruising situations, even when you’re outdoors, and please leave your attitude about it behind. No one wants to be passing on this virus. Thank you!

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Kassner-Samac’s story is an inspiring one of jumping into the world of sailing with both seaboots. She grew up around boats in Normandy Park, and recalls a formative trip to Desolation Sound aboard her grandfather’s Chris-Craft, especially memorable because they lost their engine during that cruise. After raising her kids on ski boats, she and a girlfriend decided to take sailing lessons together about five years ago. She progressed rapidly through an array of classes with Windworks and before long was the proud owner of a new Catalina 425, Lucky Dog. Fueled by enthusiasm for her new boat and passion for sailing, she began volunteering for Windworks at boat shows. She found that her background with real estate (both of her parents were brokers) served her well. Now, she’s sharing her passion for boating by helping others get connected with the boat of their dreams. windworksyachtsales.com

SWIFTSURE YACHTS MOVES UP THE STREET

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Swiftsure Yachts has moved north on Lake Union about 200 yards, to 2540 Westlake Avenue North.

The move provides Swiftsure Yachts with additional office and moorage space while remaining in the convenient neighborhood at the north end of Seattle’s Lake Union. “We love the location. It’s easily accessible by boat or car, and it’s close to the boatyards and Ship Canal,” explains Managing Partner Ryan Helling.

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ORCA YACHT SALES OPENS IN PORT ORCHARD Port Orchard and the Olympic Peninsula have a new yacht brokerage owned by an ole salty sailor, Jim Carnahan. Orca Yacht Sales opened its doors June 15, 2020, in the Port Orchard Public Market next to the Port Orchard Marina. Jim has more than 35 years serving the boating industry dating back to 1983 when he went to work for Admiralty Yacht Sales selling new Catalina and Morgan sailboats. Since then, Jim has sold, built, and delivered boats throughout the United States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. He even sold Paul Allen his submarine that was onboard the yacht Octopus.

NEW BOAT YARD AT MAPLE BAY MARINA Vancouver Island’s Maple Bay Marina recently announced the opening of a new boat yard under new management on September 15, 2020. The marina is welcoming Chris Watson as the yard’s manager, who brings a well-rounded skill set in general yacht maintenance and care. Along with Chris, Maple Bay Marina has a new state-of-the-art 50 Ton Marine Travel Lift to haul and move boats up to 70 feet.

The new boat yard will facilitate maintenance and repair work on boats, and owners will be permitted to work on their own vessels (subject to the Fraser River Best Management Practices). A marine supply store will be opening in the yard with full access to parts and supplies. In addition, certified trades will be on site to assist. Maple Bay Marina is open year round and is also home to The Shipyard Restaurant & Pub and Mariners Market & Espresso Bar. For more information visit MapleBayMarina.com

Jim says the timing was right for him to open his own office. “I’ve been thinking about doing this for many years, but circumstances and the right location just didn’t work out. When I found the office in Port Orchard, it just seemed like the right place and right time.”

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low tides >> News & Events BOATS AFLOAT SHOW COORDINATED OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2020

protocols according to local, state, and CDC guidelines, and safety is a top priority. To help keep the flow of visitors within these bounds, NYBA encourages utilizing the RSVP function at the Boats Afloat website.

For attendees, exhibitors, and producers, there’s a lot of anticipation about the great experience that this year’s Boats Afloat Coordinated Open House can provide, and there’s no shortage of cool boats on display! NYBA Director of Operations, Leeann Warren, says, “As the producers of the Boats Afloat Show, we’re looking forward to a very successful open house weekend for our exhibitors and the boat-buying public. We’re hopeful that the event provides a safer alternative for everyone to find the boat of their dreams and get out on the water.”

For more info, to RSVP, and to explore the open house map, visit: boatsafloatshow.com/

The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association’s (NYBA) annual Boats Afloat Show is a September tradition. Unfortunately it’s one that can’t happen in the same way in 2020, but NYBA has come up with a fabulous event to stand it its place. From September 18 to 20, Boats Afloat exhibitors are transitioning to offering open houses at each of their regular business locations, where the public may come tour boats in person! Individual exhibitors may also be setting up virtual tour options for those who would like to explore the boats on display remotely.

With more than 25 open houses taking place around the Puget Sound region, there’s something for everyone—sail and power, trailerable boats and large yachts, new and beautiful brokerage offerings!

Each exhibitor will be complying with social distancing

ROUND THE COUNTY ORGANIZERS ARE HOPING TO RUN THE RACE WITH MODIFICATIONS FOR CORONAVIRUS The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club are aiming to get the 33rd annual Round the County sailboat race off on November 6-8, 2020. Registration opens October 5, 2020.

Round the County is a two-day event that runs approximately 76 miles, circumnavigating the San Juan Islands (alternating directions—clockwise or counterclockwise—each year) with a mid-way overnight stop in Roche Harbor on San Juan Island on Saturday night. Due to the terrific venue, the frequently fantastic winds of November, and the overnight stop in Roche Harbor, Round the County has become one of the most popular sailing events in the Pacific Northwest. According to race organizers, here are the Coronavirus considerations for this year’s race: The race organizers are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus pandemic. At the time of publishing, the U.S. / Canadian border remains closed and San Juan County is in Washington’s Phase 2. Therefore, we are planning to delay opening registration until October 5, one month later than normal.

We expect to eliminate all formal social activities before, during, and after the race; and crews will be expected to adhere to the Washington Safe Start guidelines in place at the time of the event, including potentially limiting participation to no more than five crew per boat. Should Roche Harbor Marina be required to close transient moorage or operate at reduced capacity, participants should be prepared to anchor Saturday night. roundthecounty.com/

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low tides >> News & Events (continued) WHAT’S THE STORY WITH THE VIRTUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL? SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

While the much-loved Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) cannot happen in person in 2020, the festival must go on!

The virtual fest will be the same celebration of wooden boats and the people who love them as any other WBF. In this interview, 48° North editor, Joe Cline, chats with friend and colleague, Festival Director Barb Trailer, about what attendees should expect and start getting excited about.

48° North: Can you give a sense about what the Virtual Wooden Boat Festival is going to be like?

Barb Trailer: To start, we had the opportunity to have some incredible feature films created. They’re all 15-25 minutes in length and they’re really our showcase of the virtual festival.

In addition to this, we’ve been filming some of the best loved Wooden Boat Festival presentations over the past five years, like Lin Pardey, Matt Rutherford, and Nigel Calder.

So, this year, we’ll use all the stages we have at the traditional WBF to bring back some of the highlights from previous year’s festivals via these recordings.

The “headliners” I just mentioned will be on the Adventure Stage. On the Discovery Stage, we have some fabulous international stories. On the Small Craft Stage there will be presentations from small craft adventurers and boat builders.

There are also live and interactive presentations on the dayof. The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding will be doing a master class on the boat building stage, for example. We also have Howard Rice and John Welsford presenting live from New Zealand! Live presentations will all be done through Zoom, and people can ask questions of the experts or chat with presenters afterward.

Speaking of Zach, isn’t there an R2AK film that is also affiliated with the Virtual Wooden Boat Festival?

Yes. The first showing of Zach’s feature-length Race to Alaska documentary will be available at the Virtual Wooden Boat Festival. It’s an extra ticket price, but you'll want to be there for it! It’ll take place on the evening of festival day, September 12.

You mentioned presenters being beamed in from abroad...

Recent Wooden Boat Festivals have had themes of boat building traditions around the world. Originally, this year was going to have a special focus on Croatia. How is the virtual format expanding these global perspectives?

That’s one of the most exciting things for me—being able to see different boat building skill sets from other cultures.

Because we made quite a few friends over in Croatia when we were cruising there, we’re still going to showcase some of them. We have boats in the Boat Gallery from Croatia, as well as some special virtual boat tours. We also have connections with friends in Norway, Turkey, and Australia, and we will be sharing content from them as a part of the virtual festival that wouldn’t be possible in the same way at the traditional event. These stories are some that people don’t typically know about. One example is a video presentation from a friend in Croatia who teaches boat building on an island between a Catholic Croatian community and a Muslim Bosnian community. They bring kids from state schools and orphanages to get together to build boats and cultural bridges.

How do people attend the Virtual Wooden Boat Festival?

The content actually goes live at 8:00 a.m. on September 12, but tickets are available for purchase immediately (and you’ll receive a code for access to the festival website). One of the coolest aspects about the virtual festival— since just like the in-person WBF, there’ll be more than you could do in a day—is that any of the prerecorded content will be live on the website for festival goers to enjoy for a month after festival day. Live presentations, opportunities to ask the experts, and the Zoom rooms will only be available on the day of, though, so don’t miss it!

Please tell us more about the showcase films.

We worked with Zach Carver (sometimes known as the R2AK Film Boss) and he helped us hire filmmakers—friends of his and people he knows that do top quality work—to create professional and magnificent documentary short films.

One of them is about Draken, which is the largest Viking ship in modern history. We were so taken with the boat that we couldn't wait to do a special film about it. What’s really cool is that Draken plans to be here for the festival either in 2021 or 2022. The story is shared from the position of the captain and the crew who did the North Atlantic on that open Viking ship.

We’ve done a film about Saba, which is a wooden cargo ship being built in the jungle of Costa Rica. It’s the largest sail-only cargo ship in the world, and will have electric auxiliary power.

It’s a beautiful and timely story.

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Joseph Banks, naturalist on Captain James Cook’s first voyage, recorded that albatross was eaten onboard the ship in the South Pacific.

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You won’t see the gull-sized Northern Fulmar in Elliott Bay, or as you pass Port Townsend on your way to the San Juan Islands; but once you take the turn at Neah Bay, you’ll see plenty.

If you’re close enough, you may notice their unusual nasal passages positioned above the bill, which are called naricorns.

Like gulls, they vary in color from white to gray or brown, but their behavior is very different with stiff wings and quick flaps to keep them airborne. Flying close to the water’s surface, they grab prey on the wing, or make quick dives for a morsel just below the surface. Fish, squid, and jellyfish are normal fare, but recently they flock behind seafood factory ships.

Fulmars use island sea cliffs to breed, gathering in large colonies to make primitive nests where the female lays one egg.

Young take their time maturing and do not breed until they’re 10 years old, making them extremely vulnerable to changes.

Sketches and story by Larry Eifert

We’ve all heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the two growing vortexes of plastics floating around the center of the ocean that is currently about 600,000 square miles in size. As all this plastic grinds together out there, it breaks up into eversmaller pieces, and guess which birds pick up pieces thinking it’s food? Fulmars fly by and grab, then swallow. Some fulmars have been found to have dozens of plastic things in their stomachs: bottle tops, little plastic shards of bigger items, junk someone bought. While the plastic doesn’t digest, it does fill up a limited space in there, making it impossible for the bird to get enough to eat. Basically it thinks it’s always full which, I guess, it is. That plastic bag or water bottle that gets blown overboard or slides off a surface in a puff (or worse, is carelessly thrown over) — ALL will eventually get small enough to be eaten by wildlife. Maybe a little Fulmar.

Larry Eifert paints and sails the Pacific Northwest from Port Townsend. His large-scale murals can be seen in many national parks across America, and at larryeifert.com.

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2008 MANTA 42 MK IV, HELIOS THE STORIES OF YOUR BELOVED BOATS FROM AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Greek God of the sun, bejeweled in a gold crown and riding a lavish two-wheeled chariot, Helios pulled the sun across the sky each day from the east to the west. Riding on two hulls rather than wheels, Bruce and Linda Kilen sail their Manta 42 catamaran, Helios, on summer journeys throughout the Pacific Northwest, basking in what sun they can find.

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When they took ownership of Helios, the couple sailed her from Sarasota to Key West and then on to Ft. Lauderdale, where she was loaded on a freighter and delivered to Nanaimo, British Columbia. Since then, they have put 15,000 miles on their sailing chariot and keep her in Anacortes on the hard when they are not cruising.

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ABOUT THE BOAT Tell us the story of how you found your boat and what makes it special to you.

We chartered a catamaran in Belize to see if Linda would like multihull cruising, and then attended the Miami Boat Show a couple of times to narrow down our choices. We decided on the Manta because it is designed to be sailed by a couple and can be easily sailed from the helm station.

manageable. Helios handled it better than the crew.

Where do you plan to take your boat? Do you have a dream destination?

When the border opens, we plan to head to the Broughtons and maybe around Cape Caution to explore the central coast of British Columbia. We have always wanted to go to Alaska at our own pace and if our health continues to be good, we might make the dream come true.

What do you like best about your boat?

It is a safe boat to sail. We can raise the sails and reef the main from the the helm. The only time we go to the mast is to raise the Code Zero and we douse it when the apparent wind gets to 10 knots.

The layout allows us to spread out while cruising for extended periods, and having the enclosed cockpit creates another room when the weather is rainy.

It also makes for a dry and wind-free helm. Also, when docking, Linda can simply walk off the steps onto the dock with no jumping required.

Helios has a 500 mile cruising radius under power, with each engine only using ¾ of a gallon per hour when motoring at 7 knots. We prefer to sail, but that’s a relief when encountering light air.

What’s your favorite story involving your boat?

Helios sails at 11-12 knots under good conditions. On a couple occasions with the wind right and the water semi-flat, I’ve had the boat speed up to 11 knots Bruce takes a bow seat while sailing downwind. and was able to pass some Grand Banks and Nordic Tugs that were burning a lot of fuel to go 8 or 9 knots. If someone gave you $10,000 that you could only spend on your boat, what would you do with it and why?

Describe the most challenging situation you’ve experienced on I would put some dollars into changing the headsail to roller your boat and how it performed. furling and the main to a system that furls in the boom. Doing Two stories come to mind. Last summer leaving Pender this would extend our sailing into our late 70s by making it an Harbour and heading north in 20-22 knot southerly winds, we even safer boat to sail than it already is. had raised the head sail when there was a thump and vibration on the starboard prop. We sailed to Powell River, and with only If you could have any other boat, what would it be and why? the port engine and some help waiting for us on the dock, we At our age, it would be a displacement power cruiser in the were able to tie up. A diver came and removed a ball of cedar 45 to 50 foot range. We wouldn’t have to be on deck taking bark from the prop about the size of a medicine ball. The next care of sails and with bow and stern thrusters docking would day we were on our way with no problems. be safe and easy. But for now, we love Helios and are happy to Another time when leaving Princess Louisa Inlet for Pender be sailors!

Harbour, we were warned on the VHF to turn around and go back to Egmont because the conditions were awful down in the Strait of Georgia. We proceeded nonetheless, and were taking Whether it is a beloved cruising sailboat, powerboat, racing waves on the starboard beam with water hitting the cockpit boat, wooden boat, work boat, tug boat or even a kayak or old panels. After we traveled a little over a quarter mile and were Laser, we want to share your boat’s story for 48° North’s “My able to turn downwind, the rough conditions became more Boat” series. Email andy@48north.com to get started!

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This month, we’re excited to be conducting sail-training expeditions in the Pacific Northwest that mark a few firsts for us. Not only are we sailing through our home islands of the San Juans from Bellingham out to the ocean and back, we’re also sailing on Misty, a chartered Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.1 from San Juan Sailing.

Because we’re not on our own equipped expedition boat, Mahina Tiare, which is waiting for us in New Zealand, there’s plenty of planning involved. So, I thought I’d share my provisioning tips. Although we’re chartering, I’m thankful that we’ll be driving to the vessel rather than flying, making it possible to take some pre-purchased provisions.

1. THE BIG PICTURE Like most projects, it’s important to define the variables. First, establish the itinerary; a 7-day sail-training expedition with an overnight passage between 160 to 220 miles. Next is the number of crew—eight—and we’ll need to take allergies and preferences into consideration. Lastly, determine who will do the cooking; that will be John for breakfast and myself preparing lunches and dinners with the help of the crewmember who is on galley duty for the day.

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shelf stable. If time permitted, I’d precook some meals; but as we’re going back-to-back with the expeditions, this won’t be possible. I’ve created a 7-day dinner meal plan and have written up the recipes with the required amounts so they’re easy to follow. I opted for simple meals with straightforward ingredients that have been tried and tested on our South Pacific expeditions.

3. SHOPPING The menu plan allowed me to create a comprehensive grocery list. I’ve planned four shopping excursions, which started with my local supermarket. I purchased bulk spices to create Mexican, Moroccan, and curry spice mixes along with acquiring my favorite salad dressing, hot sauces, and bulk dry goods. An early Costco run is next for shelf stable provisions plus freezer items; and on the day of our charters, we’ll again shop at Costco and Safeway for dairy items, bread, fruit, and vegetables.

4. ORGANIZING Once aboard, efficient stowing of items will be the highest priority. I use Ziplock bags for organizing the freezer items and layer them according to the menu plan. Fifteen-quart lidded tubs keep items organized in the fridge. We’ll also bring containers for lettuce, tomatoes, and an open container for commodities such as milk, butter, and cheese. We’ll establish a condiments locker and then stow the remaining items about the boat in relation to the menu plan and storage allocation.

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5. HYDRATION Hydration is key to avoiding seasickness and staying brighteyed and bushy-tailed. Everyone will have a labeled 1-liter square Fiji water bottle that can be easily stowed in the cockpit and taken to their bunks. This makes getting drinks for the onwatch easy, plus there’s no need to use water for washing up cups. We’re supplying thermos mugs for everyone and a 2-quart top plunger thermos that we’ll position in the galley and keep full of hot water for drinks.

7. EXTRA TIPS When you’re boiling water for pasta, also add some eggs to hard boil for lunch the next day.

Lettuce is best stowed in a container with a damp paper towel in the bottom. When creating a salad, also use cabbage and just peel off the outer leaves of both the cabbage and lettuce as opposed to cutting through the layers.

Stow fresh ginger in the freezer and grate as needed.

Snacks, both salty and sweet, are essential to have because people have different cravings at different times. We keep a wellstocked fruit bowl in the galley plus a container in the cockpit for snacks that may include crackers, granola bars, cookies, pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit. Sometimes in the late afternoon, John will cook up a batch of popcorn, which is always welcome.

6. SPECIAL ITEMS Our favorite go-to items, including knives, zester, cheese slicer, grater, and a tray for serving lunch sandwich makings will also be brought aboard. Charterers can’t count on satisfying inventory or quality of these essentials, so if you have the opportunity to bring your own, it can be a serious quality of life upgrade.

This month Amanda is sailing three ocean sail-training expeditions in the Pacific NW. Follow her adventures on www.mahina.com.

The following recipes are likely to be served aboard Misty, with the Sweet Potato Salad having had a test run on a recent boating trip to Sucia Island and the fish being served by a good friend.

BIRCHER MUESLI

BAKED HALIBUT

This is a popular brekkie in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

Soaking your oats releases minerals and enzymes that increases their nutritional value and makes them more easily digestible. The background story is that around 1900, Swiss doctor Maximillian Bircher-Benner made Bircher Muesli part of a healing therapy treatment for his patients.

4 halibut steaks 2 tbsp chopped roasted red pepper 2 tbsp butter

2 cups jumbo rolled oats 1½ cups apple juice 2 apples yogurt

seed mix - pepitas, sunflower or flax seeds nuts - my favorite is walnut fresh berries or dried fruit

In a medium bowl, combine oats and juice. Cover, and leave in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, grate the apples (including the peel) into the muesli. Serve with toppings. Serves 4.

1 tbsp olive oil fresh dill salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 450°F. In a small pan, simmer butter and roasted red pepper until well combined. Arrange halibut in a greased baking dish. Spoon over red pepper mix, add dill and season to taste. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Serve with salad and potatoes.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS Place halved red peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, cut side down. Place in oven, 4 inches from the broiler, and roast for 15-20 minutes. Let cool and peel off the skins.

SOUTWESTERN GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD 1 lrg sweet potato – lrg cubes 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 2 ears sweet corn, husks removed

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1 15oz can black beans 1 red bell pepper - diced 1/2 red onion - diced 2 s m jalapeno peppers chopped 1/2 cup cilantro - chopped juice of 3 limes

½ cup dried cranberries chopped ¼ cup walnuts - finely chopped 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Prepare gas grill. Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each, salt, pepper, and cumin. Grill 3 minutes, flip, and grill until soft. Meanwhile, grill corn on all sides until tender-crisp. Slice the corn off the cob once cooled. In a bowl combine all ingredients.

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Nonsuch 26 A Nonsuch sailboat is not an unfamiliar sight around the Salish Sea. Yet, this unique design deserves some further consideration, to say the least.

The first unmistakable feature of any Nonsuch is the hefty, unstayed mast. The boat is cat-rigged, so the tapered aluminum mast is positioned very near the bow and must only support a large, single mainsail controlled by a wishbone boom system.

Like the tapered masts of the Nonsuch 26’s smaller cousins (cat-rigged dinghies like the Laser, Finn, and RS Aero, and the sloop-rigged 505 — all have tapered masts), the narrower section at the top serves an intended purpose: in puffs, the top of the mast bends slightly off to leeward, spilling sailpower aloft, and helping keep the boat ably on its feet. The lack of stays contributes to an unusually clean deck and interior.

To say the Nonsuch 26, which was built by Hinterhoeller Yachts in Ontario, is stout is an understatement. Tipping the scales at 8,500 lbs.—of which 2,750 is in the fin keel—the Nonsuch 26 is a bit heavier than many of its pocket-cruising counterparts. But don’t let that fool you. Sailors genuinely praise the boat’s performance, including in light air; and the

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quality of the build—from fiberglass layup to the finish work— has kept Nonsuch boats in a class apart from most competitors in terms of desirability and resale value.

Indeed, for sailing performance, one need look no further than the genesis of the design itself. The Nonsuch 26 was designed by Mark Ellis. The 26 is Ellis’s second Nonsuch design after the debut of the 30-foot version (he went on to draw additional Nonsuch sailboats in 22, 32, 33, 36, and 40-foot lengths). The point of note, though, is that the entire Nonsuch line came from the commission of a retiring Canadian racing sailor, Gordon Fisher, according to the International Nonsuch Association. Central to the design brief was the principle that the boat should not only be easy to single-hand, but it was also to be fast. You can take the sailor out of the race, but you can’t take the race out of the sailor!

Experienced Nonsuch sailors point out that there are some adjustments to technique and mindset for those coming from the more common sloop, but the performance is sure to impress. Much of this is thanks to the malleability of the loosefooted mainsail shape and its wishbone boom system. Boom-

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end sheeting keeps mainsheet loads low. The single wishbone boom control line, called “the choker,” moves the clew down and aft when trimmed or up and forward when eased. The result is a shape that can be deep and round for power (choker eased) or flat and efficient when sailing in bigger breeze (choker trimmed). Slab reefs allow for further control.

The downward sloping angle of the boom (higher at the mast, lower at the clew) has been carefully calibrated such that a down-pressure function, much like a vang, is naturally a part of trimming. Also contributing to the boat’s better-than-expected performance, the Nonsuch 26 has a long waterline length for its length overall compared to many designs of the same era.

True to the design priority of ease for shorthanded sailing, the Nonsuch set a new standard for shorthanded simplicity.

Tacking? Turn the wheel. That’s it. With everything thoughtfully rigged and run back to the comfortable cockpit, a single-handed sailor has ease aplenty. The wishbone boom’s attributes require only a couple of control lines. Without a jib or genoa, visibility is excellent. And, with controls for the 15-horsepower Westerbeke on the steering wheel binnacle, docking utilizes the systems of

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an unwieldy larger boat in a smaller more managable package.

Speaking of large-vessel-characteristics in a small package, the Nonsuch 26 is just plain comfortable, especially for its size.

If there’s a larger interior in a 26-foot sailboat, I haven’t seen it, especially not on a boat you’ll actually enjoy sailing. The boat’s 10.5-foot beam, which carries well aft, helps accommodate this. Standing headroom (yes, you read that right) can be found throughout the interior, as well as spacious sleeping accommodations for four in four single berths. A highly functional galley can be found to port amidship, opposite the enclosed head cabin to starboard. While the boat is dead easy to for one person to sail, the interior could be a very happy home for a small family or group of friends for a week (or more) of blissful island cruising.

In many ways, the Nonsuch 26 was well ahead of its time: long waterline, wide beam carrying aft to afford greater interior space, and sailing systems centered on ease—all this while providing an enjoyable sailing experience and an elegant visage from every angle. It’s no wonder the demand for these big little boats remains so high!

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FALL MEANS NEW SAILING ADVENTURES AWAIT

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Fall is one of my favorite seasons to cruise in the Pacific Northwest. Sure, the days are getting shorter, cooler, wetter, and windier, but that’s just it—it’s immensely rewarding to watch the change of seasons from the water. The green of summer hangs on as long as it can until a cornucopia of colors dissent and start popping when the time is right. Stronger breezes mean

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more opportunity for sailing and truncated days move meals and games from the cockpit to the coziness of your boat’s cabin.

In typical years, any post-Labor-Day cruising typically means fewer crowds; and reduced traffic brings a host of opportunities for seeking solitude. This year, finding a new “normal” in this pandemic environment will likely be different, but we hope you’ll (responsibly) get out for some autumn cruising. Here are a few tips and some of our favorite places to visit when summer fades into fall.

THREE FALL CRUISING TIPS Service your heater early: Having a working heater is essential. When the days—and especially nights—start to turn cooler, your crew will be much more comfortable and, therefore, happy if they’re warm. It’s a lesson I learned the hard way.

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After a particularly warm and spectacular summer of cruising up to Desolation Sound and back, we settled into fall cruising around the San Juan Islands. When that first cool night came and I lit our diesel floor-mounted heater, it flamed out, while at the same time belching soot on the deck. Turned out, the fuel inlet at the bottom of the heater had become blocked, and it took more work than I had hoped to get it cleaned and running smoothly again. The crew was less than pleased.

Trying to avoid that same fate again the next year, I decided to complete a full list of maintenance items and a test run on the heater the following summer. That’s right, before it got cold...not after. Unfortunately, I chose an unseasonably warm day to do this and I can tell you that testing a diesel heater when it’s 80 degrees is not much more pleasant than having a broken one when the temperature is half of that.

But, the temporary discomfort paid off when it came time to fire it up on that first chilly fall day and it worked flawlessly.

Happy crew! caption No matter what type of heating unit you have, follow the manual and go through each part of the system and then give it a good test before fall sets in. Or, at the very least, run it a few times over the summer to make sure it’s still working properly during the change of seasons.

Get the boat ready for more wind: During the summer when there is typically less breeze, it’s easy to get lulled into a sense of sailing complacency. We almost never need a reef in the main and sail with large headsails and flying sails during the peak season. But with fall comes more wind, as lows start to spin off the Pacific Ocean from the south, and sailors can easily get caught with too much canvas up.

Whether it was fall in Alaska or in Puget Sound, our move was always to swap out our large 135% genoa to a more manageable 100% jib as summer waned. We also took the time to practice rigging and sailing with our staysail—which we never needed in the summer—so we wouldn’t be fumbling around on deck 48º NORTH

with cold hands trying to get it flying as the wind picked up. And making sure our mainsail reefing setups and procedures were running smoothly was vital.

Doing this allowed us to sail from anchorage to anchorage or port to port more comfortably in the heavier winds of autumn.

The appropriate suit of sails is a lot like being decked out in the proper foulies for rough weather, with increases in safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

Be confident in your ground tackle: It was a late fall evening, nipping on the heels of winter, when the wind began funneling off the Strait of Juan de Fuca into Garrison and Westcott Bays in gusty waves. Anchored just east of Bell Point and close to shore in Westcott Bay, I periodically looked out of Yahtzee’s cabin windows at landmarks and ranges I’d chosen. Again and again, our anchor held.

That hadn’t been the case about a month earlier when we dragged in one of the first big blows of the season. It’s a longer story than I have room for here, but suffice it to say, the experience prompted us to ditch the old Bruce anchor that came with the boat in favor of a more modern design with superior holding characteristics.

The bottom line was that we just weren’t confident in that Bruce, and confidence in your gear is of utmost importance, especially when it’s safely holding your home and family during one of the windiest times of the year.

For a more in-depth look at preparing your ground tackle, check out Alex Wilken’s column in the August 2020 issue of 48° North, “Getting Your Anchor Ready”. Following on those tips, here are a few of the keys: Make sure you have a reliable way to raise and lower your chain, rope rode, and anchor. Put “service windlass” on your to-do list and go through each link in the chain and every shackle to ensure corrosion isn’t becoming too big an issue. Have your ground tackle secured to the boat and consider having at least one spare anchor that is easy to deploy. Your anchor and chain is a tool, and an important one at that. Take care of it, gain confidence in using it, and it will take care of you.

FAVORITE FALL ANCHORAGES Windier, cooler, and wetter weather shouldn’t keep you from getting out and enjoying some of the Salish Sea’s spectacular anchorages. Once you have your boat set for the conditions, here are a few favorites.

Chuckanut Bay, North and South Anchorages Mariners from Bellingham and Anacortes are well aware of these beautiful anchorages that sit below Chuckanut Mountain, but I’m not sure that many other folks are. After all, the nearby San Juan Islands seem to collect most cruisers that are on a schedule, which leaves other off-the-beaten-path locales a bit more open. No matter what time of year it is, Chuckanut Bay is a lovely spot to stop for a night or two, but fall is particularly good and protection can be found from the north or south.

If you’re looking to take cover from a big southerly, the southwest corner of the bay is about as perfect as it gets. Here, pint-sized Pleasant Bay is flanked by a nearly sheer shoreline

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with private homes nestled amongst the trees. Depths are moderate and we anchored here numerous times in about 30 feet. Prevailing winds are typically out of the southwest and we sat through a blow of about 35 to 40 knots one night without noticing it much. One thing to note is that all shorelines are private. But even though you can’t stretch your legs ashore, we had fun paddling around the perimeter of the coves. To go ashore, head north…

At the north end of Chuckanut Bay you won’t find perfect protection from strong winds, but it’s still pretty good. You can drop your hook up in the northerly corners in about 25 to 40 feet and the nearby train trestle will greatly reduce fetch. (The sound of the train isn’t much of an annoyance.) Also, if you want to anchor here in a moderate southerly you can tuck all the way up to the western shoreline north of the charted rock to gain some relief.

In this section of Chuckanut Bay there are two spots to go ashore. Take your dinghy or kayak under the bridge at high tide and head towards the northeast corner of the bay. There is a public park here to land your craft and from there you can walk up the road to Chuckanut Drive. Just be sure to head back out before the tide drops or you’re stuck—and that is some sticky, icky mud.

The other place to go ashore is at Teddy Bear Cove Park where you can land your tender on the small beach near a set of wooden stairs. The point that juts out into the bay is covered in twisted Madrona trees and the rocks are fun to poke around in. From here, you can hike ‘til your heart’s content. A maintained trail leads across the railroad tracks and then towards Bellingham or up Chuckanut Mountain, which affords sweeping views of the San Juan Islands.

Exploring the boardwalk at Tolmie State Park.

Tolmie State Park, South Sound Named for Dr. William Frazer Tolmie who spent 16 years with the Hudson Bay Company at nearby Fort Nisqually (which, according to The Archeological Conservancy, was technically a trading post not a fort) in the mid-1800s as a physician, surgeon, botanist and fur trader, Tolmie State Park was a favorite during a swing through south Puget Sound one fall.

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Situated on the southwest side of Nisqually Reach, Tolmie State Park has five mooring buoys and ample room for anchorage. We picked up a buoy and were the only boat visiting the park over the two days we were there. Ashore, we found gorgeous hiking trails, tree-lined boardwalks, a large beach and, due to its close proximity to Olympia, picnic shelters for parties of up to 50 people (not in 2020, of course). There were very few people at the park when we visited, but I bet it would be quite full on a beautiful summer weekend. Ah, the benefits of fall cruising!

If you choose to anchor here, take care to avoid the large tidal flat that extends out from the park. And if a strong northerly is forecast, it would be wise to find anchorage elsewhere. Other than that, Tolmie is a quiet place to while away a couple days.

West Sound, Orcas Island We’ve anchored all over West Sound throughout our time in the San Juan Islands, and for some reason found ourselves there on several occasions during the fall. Our preference has been to use reciprocal moorage on the pier at Orcas Island Yacht Club so we could easily get off the boat to take a walk on the road or so the boys could throw rocks in the water and play on the adjacent beach. But, it’s the quiet anchorages that have kept us coming back.

Starting in the southwest corner of the bay, tranquil anchorage can be found near Double Island and Alegria Island. To the northwest of Double Island, we tucked into a spot labeled on Navionics as “No Name Bay” and enjoyed a peaceful evening watching birds fly in and out of the trees and a bald eagle catch a meal. Just south of that, between Orcas Island to the west and Alegria Island to the east, you can swing all by yourself with very similar views. Note that both these spots do not have shore access and it’s not advisable to cut between Double Island and Orcas unless you have a very shallow draft.

At the head of West Sound to the north is Skull Island State Park in Massacre Bay. Sounds ominous, I know, but it’s a beautiful place to spend a night or three. Skull Island is undeveloped, and we enjoyed paddling and rowing around its shoreline and letting the boys burn off some energy ashore.

Reasonable anchorage can be found to the west of the island or to the north. Just beware of rocky reefs to the north. For visiting in the fall, it should be noted that you don’t want to get caught here in the north end of the bay in an unexpected southerly, because it will not be comfortable. _____________________ As summer winds down, instead of mothballing your boat, make a fall cruising to-do list and chart some new voyages. Yes, it might seem more challenging than high summer cruising, and it likely is. Yet, in our experience, it has always been an adventure worth taking.

Andy and his family cruised their Grand Soleil 39 Yahtzee throughout the Salish Sea and Alaska for 7 years before sailing for Mexico in the fall of 2019. Follow their adventures at SailingYahtzee.com.

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by Steve Mitchell

SUPERCHARGE

YOUR BOAT’S INFORMATION GATHERING WITH SIGNAL K

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eople today want to see the same level of information on their boats that they can for their homes and cars.

Onboard questions abound, like: How much water and fuel am I using? How is the engine performing? And how much power am I consuming while at anchor? Well, there are a number of technologies that are easier than ever to get your hands on, which can help an older boat be more connected, and a newer boat be even better integrated.

Most boats have a variety of different systems that are independent from one another, or simply aren’t connected in a way that would allow you to see trends or monitor things remotely. With some DIY spirit and elbow grease, and a few bits of technology, you can connect things together and end up with a very modern solution that allows active and accurate monitoring of lots of information—from on and off the boat—and potentially consolidated into a single, customized dashboard for easy use.

The process to get you there might seem technologically complicated, but if you take it one step at a time, it should be as accessible as any other boat project. And once you’ve done

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the work to set this system up, you may be surprised what you can learn about your boat. The basic principles are to: gather data, process the data through the open-source software Signal K, and then customize the specific information your boat is sending to the system utilizing plugins, dashboards, and alerts or alarms of your choosing.

ACCESSING THE DATA Getting access to the various info on your boat is usually the biggest challenge. This includes things like depth, wind speed, water tank levels, engine performance, and a wealth of other things your on-board instruments already track. If you have a NMEA 0183 or 2000 Yacht Devices NMEA 2000 network, then you can use WiFi Gateway

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products like the NEMO Gateway from local company Rose Point Navigation Systems, or a similar product from Yacht Devices called the Wireless Gateway. Both can send streams of information out on a WiFi network from your boat devices.

Connecting these to one or more networks on your boat can allow you to see the data on your phone or tablet, which has been around for a while, but sending it to a dedicated computer will allow you to do even more with it, as you’ll see below, and is where the real power comes into play.

For older boats, engine information is one of the most requested things, and that requires installing an analogto-digital engine instrument like the Actisense EMU-1. This connects to the wiring for your existing engine gauges and alarms, and turns that data into NMEA 2000 messages which can be displayed on chart plotters as well as sent to a dedicated computer.

Tanks are another common thing to connect to a network, usually using a pressure or ultrasonic sensor, or even an older floating sensor. Products exist from Yacht Devices, Maretron, and many other manufacturers to take these sources and put them on a network. Once connected, you can see the information from many places, and start to build a more accurate picture for things like water consumption and fuel burn.

If you are a bit more tech minded, you can even adapt your own sensors and devices to send their data to Signal K using

fairly cheap solutions like Arduino. This requires a bit of DIY and background knowledge with software programming, but it can be a worthwhile investment to save a lot of money, and to share with the community.

GETTING THE DATA INTO SIGNAL K Once you have access to the various boat networks, it’s time to think about how you can take that information and do something with it. An open source software project that has been around for 5-plus years, Signal K’s mission is to be a free and open source universal marine data exchange format. Signal K will gather the data from your different sources and allow you to convert it, display it, and save it for longer term analysis.

To get started with Signal K, you’ll need a computer on which to run the software. You can use anything from a very inexpensive Raspberry Pi (retails for $69 and can be found for less), or run it on an existing computer that you have on board.

It will run on pretty much any operating system, and is very easy to install. Once you have it installed, you’ll want to get your boat data into Signal K so you can start doing something with it. You can use one of the products mentioned earlier from Rose Point or Yacht Devices, or purchase a USB to NMEA 2000 network connector that will plug directly into your computer.

This will allow your computer direct access to your on-board instruments.

Signal K dashboard running on the author's Ocean Alexander 420, Rendezvous.

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ALERTS AND AUTOMATIONS Once you have information in Signal K, you can use various plugins such as IFTTT (If This Then That) or Node-RED to watch for various conditions—such as high winds or number of bilge pump activations­—and send you an email, text, or other notification, whether you are aboard or away.

You could even automate tasks, such as watching the AC power voltage, but only if your boat is in the slip, not while you are out underway. These features are available in a number of commercial products that cost many thousands of dollars to install, and have very limited functionality and choices, plus they usually require a yearly subscription. Having a computer monitoring everything and using automation is a powerful tool to help keep your boat safe. One thing to consider is the size and type of computer you are using. The Raspberry Pi is very conducive to use on boats because of its small size and

Node-RED setup example courtesy of Signal K. comparatively low power usage. Using a bigger laptop or other computer could use more power overall, which may be a challenge with longer term cruising.

DASHBOARDS A little more advanced, but definitely worth the effort, is setting up dashboards for longer term data analysis.

Setting up the system to store the data in InfluxDB is only a few clicks of a plugin, and your data will be stored for later analysis. Now that the data is available, you can use another open-source software program called Grafana to create beautiful visualizations that you can use at anchor to keep tabs on your electrical system, or after a voyage to analyze engine performance.

It takes a little more effort to build the dashboards, but more

Electrical dashboard display on Rendezvous.

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The whole set-up working together!

HELPING OTHERS Once you have a computer doing all of this, you can take some of the data and share it with others. A great way of doing this is to become a mobile AIS base station. You’re likely familiar with having AIS targets on your chartplotter, but you can also take that data from your network and send it to various AIS sharing services like MarineTraffic or AIShub. By doing this, you’re helping increase the accuracy of the maps that are produced with ships shown on them. You can do this with a few clicks in Signal K to set-up an AIS plugin.

and more people (including me!) are publishing how they did it, and the files that go along with it, so that you have a place to start.

MOBILE / APP ACCESS Another wonderful plugin is WilhelmSK, which allows you to access all of this data from an app available for iPhone and iPad devices. Not only is it completely customizable, but it can send you alarms and alerts, show maps and AIS targets, and be set up for night mode so you can keep tabs on things while in your stateroom. The biggest benefit is that it allows you to combine all of the different systems your computer is connected to and show them in one single application, rather than having to flip between apps.

EVEN MORE….

There are even more ways to use the information that you’ve uncovered. Plugins and features exist for things like controlling your Fusion radio, Raymarine autopilot, setting up a weather station that others can see on Windy.com and many other interesting things. The biggest challenge is getting the data into Signal K first, and spending a few minutes learning what your boat has that you might be able to see.

This is just one example of using products from Yacht Devices (NMEA 2000 0183) combined with an open source piece of software in Signal K, running on a tiny, power conscious Raspberry Pi that would allow amazing visibility into your boat both in real-time, and for analysis later.

Steve Mitchell is a long time sailor, musician, and tech nerd who loves working on challenging problems. He is the editor of SeaBits.com and spends as much time as possible on the water, enjoying the small of the sea and the sound of the waves form his Ocean Alexander 420, Rendezvous.

WilhelmSK running on an iPad showing instruments from Rendezvous.

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SALISH SEA

THOROUGHBREDS

by Nik Schulz

INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN INTEREST BUILDS IN THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

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cold day in the winter of 2003 found Michael Douglas in Mystic, Connecticut. He’d traveled across the country to inspect an old International One Design called Nutmeg (Hull No. 19) intent on bringing her back home to Orcas Island.

The International One Design’s story began in 1935, not far from Mystic on the waters of Long Island Sound. Cornelius Shields—then the commodore of the New York Yacht Club and an uncannily talented class racer—was keen on finding a bigger, faster replacement for the 29-foot Sound Interclubs they had been campaigning. He envisioned a true one-design boat, one on which all of the major variables would be equalized so skippers would be measured on skill, not on how much they spent on improvements.

Racing in Bermuda that summer, he found his inspiration in a newly delivered Six Meter-class boat named Saga, which had been designed and built by Bjarne Aas in Norway. Years later he recounted, “The minute I saw Saga, I fell in love with her. I thought she was the most beautiful boat I'd ever seen. I loved her shape, her sheer, her dainty transom, and her long, straight counter… It was terrible. All I could think of on the way back to the States were the lines of that darned boat.”

Shields reached out to Aas to commission a design for a

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somewhat smaller boat with a cabin, based on the 37 ½-foot Saga’s lines (Six Meter was a formula-based class designation, not a measure of length). After some back- and-forth during the winter of that year, the design was fixed. She would measure 33feet 5-inches overall with a 6-foot 9-inch beam. Her waterline length would be 21-feet 5-inches. She’d carry 466 sq. ft. of sail and displace 7,120 lbs., 4,100 lbs. of which would be ballast.

The English designer and sailor Uffa Fox described the boat’s lines “as clean as a smelt’s… each and every [one] perfect for its purpose.” One imagines that Shields had little trouble enlisting a few of his friends to form a syndicate to underwrite the cost of the first 25 boats.

By December of 1936, the first four arrived on the East Coast.

Shields christened his boat Aileen. She was in the water by Christmas. Excitement flashed across Long Island Sound when the initial boats exceeded all performance expectations. By the summer of 1937, the entire first run of 25 boats, Nutmeg among them, was racing on the Sound. The International One Design Class was born.

Returning to more recent history, Nutmeg did pass inspection that day in 2003 and Mike spent the winter back home on Orcas figuring out how to get her to the West Coast. Set on transporting

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the boat himself, he sought quotes from local shops to have a trailer built but they wanted a list of specs and measurements that he didn’t have. So he called a shop in Connecticut. “What do you want it for?” they asked. “To tow an IOD,” he said. “OK— no problem.” came the response.

Soon the trailer was ready, and by the spring of 2004 Mike and his two adult children were heading west, driving 24 hours a day with Nutmeg in tow. Late one night, on his off-driving shift, Mike woke up in the back seat to hear his daughter say, “Oh no you don’t!” She was going head-to-head with another truck trying to pass her while towing a powerboat as they both went full-steam up the Continental Divide.

Between 1936 and 1970 nearly 300 wooden One-Designs were built by Aas in Norway. Of these, and the later fiberglass boats, approximately 150 still race in a dozen clubs around the world. A heavy concentration of boats can be found on the East Coast. A sole West Coast racing fleet exists in San Francisco. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only fleet out here.

Of the boats that no longer race, some end up being collected, restored, and maintained by interested owners like those in the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands (WBSSJI). Mike, who is the president of the Society, has spearheaded the effort to bring a total of four IODs to the San Juans: Quickstep (Hull No. 88), Ariel (Hull No. 85), Flirt (Hull No. 80), and, of course, Nutmeg (Hull No. 19). Here, the scene is more about cruising than racing.

As Mike likes to say, “We sail with each other rather than against each other.”

That said, there are a few races on the WBSSJI calendar: The Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race in May, the Deer Harbor Rendezvous Wooden Boat Race in September (canceled this year), and the Round the County race in November.

Three of the four boats in the San Juans came from San Francisco. A fifth SF-to-San Juans boat, Prophet (Hull No. 81) was rebuilt on the islands by Mike and a group of friends over five years; but when no local buyer could be found, she was sold to an owner back in the Bay Area.

I asked Mike about the enduring appeal of his IOD, which is now 83 years old. “They feel like an old Sparkman & Stephens boat.” he said. IODs carry more than 50-percent of their weight in their keels and have relatively tall rigs (though in some areas the mast heights were changed to better suit local conditions).

He said they will heel over to dip the rail at 23-degrees or so and then just stay there. No reefing is needed. The helm, he reports, is incredibly well-balanced. If he walks up the deck on the leeward side, she'll head up. If he walks up on the windward side, she'll fall off. He says the boat rides through the water not over it like a light glass boat. “She’s not affected by chop—she’ll just drive straight through. A lighter boat will accelerate faster but slow down faster as well.”

Having been designed for the light airs on Long Island Sound, she gets on equally well in the light airs of the San Juan Islands.

Getting around without the wind, however, can be a challenge since all IODs were originally supplied without engines.

Incredibly though, Mike reports, a 3 hp outboard will push the boat along at 6 knots. Simplicity. It’s all part of the joy of owning a vintage thoroughbred.

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1937

Nutmeg

an International

One Design yacht

Design:

Bjarne Aas Norway, 1936 Built by:

Bjarne Aas

Frederickstad, Norway LOA.............................................. 33'5" LWL.............................................. 21'5" Beam.............................................. 6'9" Draft.............................................. 5'9" Sail area............................................. 466 sq. ft.

Ballast................................................. 4,100 lbs.

If you’re interested in an IOD, Undine (Hull No. 83) in San Francisco is currently for sale. For information contact Danielle Displacement.................................... 7,120 lbs.

Lawson at danielleames@gmail.com.

Construction: Oregon fir over oak frames, with honduras mahogany trim, mast and boom Mike still has that IOD spruce trailer and will make it available to Illustration: Nik Schulz anyone interested in bringing an IOD north from the Bay Area. soundmarineillustration.com Contact him at mikedouglas@rockisland.com.

To learn more about the International One Design class, read “The Saga of the International One-Design” available at https://sites.google.com/site/iodwca/home/iod-book.

Nik Schulz is an award-winning, internationally published illustrator whose work has appeared Wired, Fortune, Road & Track, among many others. He also enjoys drawing sailboats and is available for private commissions. Reach him at nik@soundmarineillustration.com.

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RACING RETURNS

Photo by Jan Anderson.

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While some limited (but still truly cool) racing took place throughout early summer, it wasn’t until late July and early August that it seemed like the racing floodgates opened.

Masked sailors flocked—distantly as possible and mostly with short-handed crews—to the water to scratch a racing itch that had been burning for a very, very long time.

The array of racing in the last few weeks has been impressive and encouraging: from dinghy events to distance races, on fresh water and salt, casual sails, some serious racing, and an inaugural event for female skippers. In addition to the weekend racing that has started up, many of the evening series races are up and running and drawing impressive turnouts of boats with reduced crews.

In any year, it would be awesome. In 2020, all of this means something different. Something more. If you read the following pages, you will encounter, again and again, the attitude of gratitude about the opportunity for racers to participate in the activity they’re passionate about, with people they care about.

The experience on the water remains one that brings sailors feelings of normalcy that are glaringly absent from so many parts of our land-lives right now.

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for many of these races. And, it’s fair to note that attending adds a new item to the list of calculated risks we all take whenever we leave the dock. Yet, clearing just a few hurdles gives sailors access to some of the most unbridled joy to be found on land or sea during these difficult days.

Amid their precautions and careful guidelines, these races have felt like a celebration. And I join in the exuberant and grateful chorus of, “We can do this!” Though indeed, we must continue to do it as safely as possible for the foreseeable future.

Honestly, I think many of the adjustments racers are making are increasing the fun factor. New courses, new events, and new challenges with short-handed sailing—all of that stuff is exciting and contributes to racing's inherent satisfaction borne of challenge, variety, and adventure. This year’s version of racing is reminiscent of musicians improvising together and, in doing so, exhibiting a different (and I’d venture deeper) understanding and skill set than those playing the same track just like the album night after night. It reminds us all why we go sailing. And, the evidence is written all over these pages— enjoyment, camaraderie, learning, natural beauty, escape, challenge, progress, and so much more. Welcome back, racing.

We missed you dearly.

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WOMEN

AT THE HELM No matter how you slice it, if you're someone who had any plans this summer, chances are fairly good that the Coronavirus dashed them. I am certainly one of those people. Plan A for the summer was to stretch my sailing skills and build new ones on the Clipper Round the World Race (see 48° North September 2019 “The Sailing Unicorn” for that story). Well, crap. Plan B then became a spot on team Repeat Offenders for the Race to Alaska, but ... yeah that one became another victim of the pandemic. With those two big races postponed or canceled, I had pretty much given up on doing any racing of significance this summer.

So it was, until a regatta for all female skippers came back on the radar. I had seen the race on the SARC earlier in the year, but at the time it wasn't a race I could participate in since I was going to be racing across the Atlantic Ocean on a Clipper 70. Thanks to the courageous Jenn Harkness and the wonderful allies at the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club, the Women at The Helm regatta was all systems go (with appropriate safety precautions), virus be damned!

Alright, a regatta for all female skippers in the middle of a pandemic—let's have some fun. Emre (John) Sezer, owner of J/80 Reckless and my dear friend and mentor, empowered me to helm his boat and build a crew, so build a crew I did! We had Kathy Harris, a new racer who continues to wow us with how quickly her skills are ramping up on the good ship Reckless. The ray of sunshine that is Stephanie Campbell came down from tropical Anacortes to kick butt trimming main, calling tactics, and coaching Kathy and I, (she had some great tips for Emre, too!). For the most part, Emre sat on the rail in his tutu (ha!) looking pretty and worked with Kathy on hoists and headsail trim while offering thoughts on course and tactics. With our epic crew assembled, this thing was really on.

The week leading up to the race, I was a mix of nerves and excitement. Seeing the list of rad lady skippers and the boats who would be out, I knew there would be some serious competition. The nerves got a bit bigger when the class breaks got announced and I saw that the J/80 fleet was going to be combined with the J/105s? ACK, those are some big boats and a very competitive fleet! I figured, “Ok, we'll have a fun race but won't likely end up with anything too impressive results-wise.”

Turns out, the universe had different plans.

The day of the race was full of nothing but good vibes on Reckless. To make things even more fun, and because I could, I brought tutus for everyone on the team. I'm missing the weekly summer outlet I have for dressing in goofy outfits on sailboats.

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Skipper Cathy VanAntwerp looking strong at the helm of her J/111, Valkyrie.

area. Masked smiles and waves were shared across the course, and soon it was time to start. One such wave was to the boat my mom, Elly Cyr, was helming. It was really special that, for the first time, my mom and I were both helming boats for a race.

Maybe in the future we'll race on the same boat, but we might have to sell tickets to that show!

Nerves were firing on all cylinders, but thanks to Steph and John coaching me, we wriggled our way through the fleet and got into a clean spot. Approaching Meadow Point, the usual debate of how far to go to the beach ensued. Then, before we knew it, it was time to get ready for the spinnaker hoist. AHH! High stakes, helming for my first kite hoist in a real race. Can we pull this off? The crew did a great job and off we went.

We continued to sail our race and ... whoa, the finish line is almost here. Wait, are we right by the 105s? How much time do they owe us? OMG, we might have this one! Sure enough, we did win the first race and suddenly my mind went from “Ok, let's just have a clean day of racing,” to "FULL SEND BABY!" We enjoyed between-race beers (thanks, Steph, for confirming that was the right call!) and lunch, and the rest of the day carried on fantastically. There were a couple of spicy moments with other boats that served as yet another indicator that this wasn't a play regatta, this was a real regatta with real stakes.

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Elise Sivilay and crew aboard the J/80, Underdog, having all the fun!

The next race hilariously included the mark sequence NMEN which was called out by another woman on VHF… “Really?

You’re running a course called MEN at Women at the Helm?”

The committee claims it was an accident but, come on, that's too easy.

The last race of the day was the longest race, sending us to the mark everyone loves to hate: Spring Beach. For this one, we figured the 105s would walk away from us and sure enough they did. When we finally determined that we did in fact have sight of the mark and weren't being fooled by a seagull or crab buoy; we prepared for our final hoist of the day and, again, it went beautifully.

Next stop, after a few lovely jibes, was the finish. Big whoops and hollers were heard when we crossed the line, then we realized the rest of the J/80 fleet was behind us, which led to more whoops and hollers. All of the J/80 skippers sailed their hearts out, I'm so proud to be part of such a wonderful fleet.

After we finished the last race, I was on Cloud 9. I couldn't believe it. Thanks to an amazing crew, I had successfully finished helming my first real regatta. We made our way back to the dock for some well-earned beers and snacks. A few other sailors joined us for what became a lovely socially-distant hang out on V-dock. I’d squirreled a bottle of Prosecco away in the dock box and I popped it on the bow, and promptly sprayed some of it around in victorious Grand Prix fashion. The day had just been too much fun.

We knew at that point that we had sailed well, but were eagerly awaiting the news of how we had done on the rest of the fleet. Preliminary results were posted and ... wait, WHAT?!

Some happy swear words (sailing words?) came out of my mouth when Reckless was listed at the top of the class results list. We sailed against all those talented ladies of the J/80 and J/105 fleets and we won?! I was speechless and, admittedly, 48º NORTH

teared up a little bit. The day had been an absolute dream, with everyone on the boat working really well; and to get rewarded for that with a W at the first regatta I helmed was unreal.

To have something finally go so right during a year that seemed to be full of disappointment and heartbreak meant a lot. To have it happen on a beautiful day doing one of the things I love most in the world was the cherry on top of a funfetti cupcake with sprinkles. The euphoria provided a big contrast to the major episodes of depression that have rocked me (and many others) through this insane year. From long-awaited adventures postponed to the months that I wasn't able to sail at all due to the stay home order—my mental health plummeted.

Elizabeth Hill drives Sound stalwart Different Drummer while Kristin Pederson trims.

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I will never take sailing for granted again. It took some digging deep into the mental health toolkit, including leaning on friends and family when they had the bandwidth. I encourage everyone to please do what you need to for self care and to care for those around you.

I have nothing but big, big gratitude and love for the organizers of the Women at the Helm Regatta, included among them is fellow badass unicorn Jenn Harkness. Thank you Sloop Tavern Yacht Club for being willing to safely put on a regatta in the middle of a pandemic, the boat owners who gave their vessels over for the day, and last-but-not-least the amazing talent spread across the helms and crews on the race course.

This event proved that women's sailing is not just some fluffy thing (even when tutus are involved and, even then, turns out that's a winning combo!), women can and do sail just as hard and well as any other gender. We are fortunate in the Pacific Northwest to have some amazing role models like Team Sail Like a Girl and many others. We also have a lot farther we can go to get equity in the sport. I look forward to many more awesome events that empower women to sail and hope that one day there is a true mix of genders and races spread across the race course.

As for my next adventure? At this point who even knows. I am more motivated now to get off my unicorn tail and get more sailing certifications. I think I might see a captain's license in my

Captain Grim at the helm of Reckless. future — a big motivator because Captain Grim sounds way too cool. Whatever I get into, best believe there will be tutus!

By Lizzy Grim Photo by Jan Anderson and Stephanie Campbell The Sailing Unicorn - Sailing in the postponed 19/20 Clipper Race and beyond for suicide awareness and prevention. Follow her adventures at https://sailingunicorn.com

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN SAILING, & THE GENESIS OF WOMEN AT THE HELM On August 3, US Sailing had Ayme Sinclair host a panel on their Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) program with Karen and Joey Harris, Lou Sandoval, and Captain Bill Pinkney. It was one of the best moderated panels on diversity I have seen in my 15 years of diversity exploration and work. US Sailing is doing some amazing and essential anti-racist work. In these uncertain times, we need to come together more than ever; and organizations creating missions like this lead us forward.

Karen Harris described diversity as the invitation to the dance, equity as making sure you can get to the dance, and inclusion as making sure you dance. Lou Sandoval offered statistics to support the necessity and opportunity of expanding DEI. Gen Z (currently ages 5-25) value inclusion and make up 27.3% of the population. Women are 51% of the population and are obviously diverse in race and ethnicity. Sadly, 0.01% of sailing is diverse in ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Lou noted that the untapped potential boat buying market for black, indiginous, people of color (BIPOC), and women is estimated at $3.9 trillion in the market today.

Each of these extremely skilled sailors and community leaders shared examples of blatant racial profiling. White sailors approached them assuming they worked in labor roles at the yacht clubs, they didn’t belong there at all, and even suggested they were trying to steal their own boats. Similarly, I hear many stories of sexist bias and behavior toward women in sailing. All of these assumptions and behaviors provide examples of why 48º NORTH

many BIPOC, LGBTQ people, women and disabled folks either stay away or quit the sport. We need to do better, and we can.

They emphasized that to start, community leadership needs to name the issue and explore it. We need more internal diversity in organizations and leadership. It is critical to have mentors and leaders that look like the folks we would like to introduce into the sport. And, organizations need to create specific invitations for new audiences to participate.

The Sloop Tavern Yacht Club (STYC) Women at the Helm Regatta is an example of a race focused on equity and inclusion.

I came up with the idea after reading the World Sailing Trust report on gender inequality in the sport, and saw in the SARC that out of 300 races in the Pacific Northwest, we only had five for women. We had no other races designed for diversity or inclusion. It was clear to me that while we have many amazing women sailors in our area, very few own race boats or are driving on start lines. This is due to many factors like income inequality, cultural bias, and gender roles. Women at the Helm was designed to provide equity, inclusion, and representation for women and give them an opportunity to lead.

The race was a huge success with 30 boats out that day, and I hope STYC will run it again next year. What would other races or community events for BIPOC, LGBTQ, and disabled folks look like in the PNW? -Women at the Helm creator and skipper, Jennifer Harkness

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COLUMBIA GORGE ONE DESIGN REGATTA 2020 PULLING OFF A CLASSIC IN THE AGE OF PANDEMIC The Columbia Gorge One Design (CGOD) regatta—hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association (CGRA)—is a summer classic for dinghy racers in the Pacific Northwest. Like the salmon runs of Columbia River lore, sailors anticipate their annual return to the Gorge for CGOD and its guaranteed wind, warm weather, and sailing camaraderie. In a year of pandemic uncertainty, the regatta was written into calendars in pencil instead of pen, with the knowledge that public health parameters would ultimately dictate whether the event could be held.

“We cancelled most of our scheduled events in April because of the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 situation, but held off [canceling] CGOD and the RS Aero regatta in hopes that we would be able to safely pull off a couple of scaled-down events for local sailors,” says Bill Symes, Vice President of CGRA. “We did not accept payment until the week before the regatta in case we were forced to cancel and issue refunds. Although I was always optimistic that we could do it, we were prepared to pull the plug right up to the last day.”

Tarars bound through wind and waves in the Cascade Locks starting area.

CGRA monitored day-to-day developments at federal, state, and county levels and stayed in close communication with the Port of Cascade Locks. Registration for the event was limited to 15 Tasars and 40 Lasers, and all official regatta functions were online-only to limit in-person interactions. No skippers meeting was held, and a parking area traditionally available for sailors was reallocated for socially distanced rigging.

There were four fleets—Laser Standard (6 boats), Laser Radial (20 boats), Laser 4.7 (9 boats), and the Tasar fleet (15 boats). This was the largest Tasar fleet at an organized event in 48º NORTH

recent memory. In the lead-up to the next world championships hosted by the Seattle Yacht Club, the Tasar class is undergoing a resurgence.

The weekend was a showcase of Gorge variety—a light to moderate westerly on Saturday, and a breezy easterly on Sunday. Jay and Lisa Renehan appeared at home on the waters of the mighty Columbia, sailing well out of the gates on the first day. Their smooth liquidation of first place finishes on day one paid dividends.

In Sunday’s strong easterly winds the race committee ran CGRA’s famous Z-courses, a slalom of sorts with three consecutive reaching legs. Sailors have to perform two highspeed jibes on this course. This can be a challenge in the Lasers in gusts of over 20 knots.

With the Tasar results on the second day being more mixed, the regatta lead the Renehans had established in the lighter conditions was the key to overall victory. Nipping at their heels were our team (Molly Jackson and me) and Lindsey and Dalton Bergan—tied on points and finishing second and third place, respectively.

In the 20 boat Laser Radial fleet, Talia Toland put on a dominant performance, scoring a total of 8 points in 7 races.

Seattle newcomer, Andrew Holdsworth, came in second overall after a strong day on Sunday. Erik Anderson rounded out the top three in the final results.

The smallest fleet of the weekend, the Laser full rig class also had exciting racing, with only one point separating the top three boats. Extremely close in points, first place went to Niclas Bornling of the Willamette Sailing Association. Andrew Haliburton (CGRA) and Blake Bentzen tying on points, and taking the other two podium spots.

The Laser 4.7 fleet had nine boats. The top three finishers appeared to be on a road trip from southern California: Calvin Schmid representing San Diego YC had 8 points; Nicholas Mueller from Alamitos Bay YC, sailed to 9 points; and Alice Schmid from San Diego YC scored 10 points closed out the top of the leaderboard.

Off the water, sailors came back to the realities of the pandemic. Social distancing between friends that feel like family was bittersweet. Face coverings made recognizing competitors in the boat park more of a challenge. Restraining oneself from the once customary hand shakes, high-fives, and hugs is a foreign world. Having a beer with friends required more forethought.

Yet in spite of the compromises, nothing seemed more natural and normal than racing sailboats in the Columbia River Gorge.

Thank you to the CGRA and their volunteers for providing an escape from the stresses of life and a fabulous weekend on the water.

By Mike Karas Photo by Sean Trew Results at 48north.com

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PACIFIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP During these crazy times, I feel so lucky to be writing this article. I just spent a weekend doing something relatively normal, that felt safe, that got me out of the four walls of my home, and that I genuinely love. Had this year gone to plan, I would be writing about the Aero World Championships, hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association (CGRA), sure to be a week of fantastic weather and racing with a large, talented fleet from near and far. Instead, CGRA opened their doors for the weekend to 20 Aero enthusiasts for a Pacific Coast Championship (PCC), thankfully with that same great weather and racing they’re known for.

unstoppable downwind, and seemingly uncatchable if he can get to the weather mark first.

The fleet has really come a long way after a spring of sailing.

With not much else going, many were able to join impromptu training sessions that happened as frequently as three or four times a week through the pandemic. Across the fleet, everyone still has their strengths, either upwind or downwind. No one seems dominant in both just yet. Staying upright was one of the faster moves I relied on, especially around the jibe mark which, on Sunday in particular, often seemed to have a hefty puff just as you needed to jibe. I also learned how much Cunningham you

Aero PCCs were full of fun, tight racing across a very talented fleet.

For safety, the fleet followed strict social distancing and mask-wearing rules, all race documents were posted online, and there was no skipper’s meeting. With a smaller group, we were able to have little post-race debriefs, which I happen to love because this fleet full of world-class sailors is so friendly and open to sharing, I always learn something helpful.

After nine races over two days of racing, and with the trademark 15-20 knot westerly winds, many in the fleet were more than a little sore. On the bright side, sleeping in your tent is always easier when you’ve spent all of your energy on the race course.

For most of us, the racing itself was pretty tight. Narrow puffs and big shifts created opportunities that could send you screaming past your competition, particularly downwind.

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need to pull on upwind, and the complex multi-step approach of Cunningham, vang, Cunningham, vang, to get enough of both on after the leeward mark.

While activity itself and the shared learning seemed like the most important parts of the weekend, the racing was terrific too.

Ultimately, Dalton took the top spot, with Jay in a close second and Dan Falk finishing out the podium. There was an impressive mix of scoring throughout the middle of the fleet, which kept the fun meter high for everyone.

For those who haven’t tried racing an Aero yet, I highly recommend it. The boat is fun, responsive, fast, and the fleet is one of the best. There is a fleet boat in Seattle if you’re looking to come test it out. And for all of the women sailors out there, give me a ring if you have any questions. I’d love more female competitors!

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NORTHERN CENTURY IT IS MEANT TO BE HARD… AND FUN!

A colorful downwind start out of Anacortes on Friday evening.

Photo by Jeff Rodenburger.

Northern Century (N100) might be the toughest race you’ll ever love. Hosted by the Anacortes Yacht Club on August 14-16, 2020, the N100 course starts in Fidalgo Bay on Friday evening and heads north to Point Roberts, then south any way you choose to Hein Bank, with a return to Anacortes and a finish off Washington Park.

It’s possibly the hardest race of the year, but the beauty of sailing around and through the San Juan Islands is truly staggering. The Perseid meteor shower, the Milky Way, the crescent moon, the sunrises and sunsets—all incredible.

Whether you saw the whales or just heard them at night, it was unreal. We all could have lived without the flies that invaded us near Point Roberts, though. Overall, nature plays a big role in what makes the Northern Century race.

Tides also define this event. There are huge tide rivers that flow through the islands. During the daylight hours, it’s hard to navigate the currents. In the dark, tide lines are a zen experience; and small mistakes and decisions have big consequences because it takes awhile to realize that the red running light you were watching is now white. Now what? You’re half asleep and need a plan to fix it. As shared by Kim St, who came up from California to race on the San Juan 24 Miss Mayhem, “…after all, there’s nothing like spending 24 hours on a 24 foot boat in every imaginable condition—beautiful breeze and no current, no breeze and lots of current, lots of breeze and lots of ebb chop with the kite up—you name it, we had it all. Some of it in spades … we laughed, we cursed, we cursed other people…”

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take it, and what a fleet! TP52s, classic schooners, multihulls, a live aboard, several would-be Pac Cup entries, more than one San Juan 24, and everything in between. Spending two nights on a Melges 24, sleeping squished on the cold plastic bunks of Millennial Falcon sounds rather extreme until you remember that the boat did that all the way to Ketchikan last year in the R2AK. Contrast that with a queen size bed and a down comforter and fan on the Beneteau 48, Odin, and that is what makes the race interesting. On the Catalina 42, Eleven, they even anchored to enjoy a meal together. It was tactical camping at it’s best, or its worst—it’s all how you embrace the challenge.

There were three starts, beginning with the Double Handed 100 class. With about 5 knots of breeze and a slack tide, it was a great start with most boats electing to turn and burn downwind around the outside of Guemes Island. The Fully Crewed 100 boats started next, and enjoyed the initial run to the corner of Guemes chasing the double handed racers. The Northern 50 fleet started last.

After the first corner, the breeze started to recede and it really paid to chase it before you got left in the dust with your drifter.

Some clever tacticians caught an amazing shore breeze and rocketed up the Guemes beach. The goal for most was to favor

J/111 Valkyrie enjoying the breeze while it lasted.

Photo by Ken Machtley.

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Lummi Island, for bonus wind and tide relief.

Friday night was kind to most of us, including for our crew aboard the J/109 Lodos. It was a relatively painless trip to Point Roberts, right up until the last two miles before the mark. Some boats were able to just round it and ramble on, but others made many attempts.

Everything after the first turn was a gamble of wind, tide, and minimizing extra distance. Some will tell stories of the tide rip at Patos Island, others will groan as they remember Turn Point or Hein Bank, or even Cattle Pass. Day two of the race was, and always is, supremely tactical. You literally can take any path you choose from Point Roberts to Hein Bank. On Lodos, we went through the middle of the San Juans, as did the majority of the fleet this year. We enjoyed some great zooms and even kept a hand on the vang for a while.

It was not epically fast, but all indicators pointed toward a Saturday night finish. With 7 miles left to go and 14 hours to make it happen, surely we were solid. As the sun set around Davidson Rocks, we were just drifting, but the stars were amazing and there was nothing to rush home for. As we nearly drifted right into Millennial Falcon, we talked about the merits of sticking with it. “Hope is sometimes all you’ve got left!” Well, they said something like that, and it was brilliant. Just what we needed.

However, as the sun came up and we had drifted out to Smith Island, the party was over. Northern Century—you’ll laugh, you’ll curse, you’ll marvel, and maybe you’ll make it all the way!

Congratulations to the TP 52 Sonic, who was first to finish and recipient of the barn door trophy. Also, congratulations to Ev and Jeanne Goussev on Gray Wolf, finishing the race double handed.

Sonic crew member Lizzy Grim shared this report from the Line Honors winner: “Our strategy was to sail a clean race, and do the best we could to pick through the wind holes, finding current lines that would be kind to us and hope we hit the tide/ current gates at the right times. In spite of the goal to sail clean, the race was definitely not a perfect one for us. We have some new ultralight tack lines on board, and one managed to slip off the winch and through the clutch, resulting in a spinnaker making a bid for freedom shortly after the start. The crew did an excellent job of recovering it, but we wound up being down an A1 for the rest of the race. It meant the world to get out and race together again. We are hopeful to get to do it again soon— keep wearing your masks and keeping your distance so we can all have more fun together!”

Everyone fought hard to make the finish, and several boats were so close. Certainly, the Northern 93 would have been finished by many more than the full century. It was never meant to be easy in the first place. But it was meant to be fun, and it still was for most of us! There were many winners and spectacular performances to be celebrated, and many stories of mayhem and misadventure. Northern Century is always held on the third Friday of August. Put it on the calendar for next year, you’ll be glad you did.

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Beautiful sunsets are a Northern Century tradition.

Photo by Jason Vannice.

Instruments were only some help in the crazy currents.

Photo by Lizzy Grim.

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ISLAND CLASSIC RACE RESULTS It turns out that fresh air sailing was just the thing to escape Covid-19 craziness, as 49 sailboats showed up for the San Juan Island Yacht Club’s (SJIYC) special and unique 49 ½ Un-Shaw Island Sailboat Race on Saturday, August 8. The yacht club made the decision to postone the official 50th Shaw Island Classic until the celebration can give history its due in 2021. So, 49 ½ and “Un-Shaw” it was.

Narrow Wasp Passage presented its usual challenge of avoiding collision with boats and rocks while bobbing along in the light current with equally little wind. Additional battlegrounds for clockwise racers were rounding Hankin Point and punching through the flood waters rushing between Canoe Island and Flat Point in Upright Channel. A building southerly wind in San Juan Channel aided racers in both directions toward the end of the race.

“We charged down San Juan Channel to the finish in just enough wind to cross the line a couple of boat lengths behind Madrona and a couple minutes ahead of Secret Squirrel,” said Chris Wolfe, skipper of Raku. These three boats placed first, second and third in Division 4, and fourth, fifth and sixth overall.

There were many challenges on this crazy race day and only 13 boats crossed the finish line within 90 minutes of the 6:00 p.m. cutoff.

A fun day on the water was had by all, though.

“We were under power heading for the slip when time expired. Still, a great day on the water! What a great break to spend six hours thinking about nothing but boat speed.” said Jack Mckenna, skipper of Sleeper.

First to finish and winner of Division 2 at 4:26 p.m. was Betsey Whareham’s Purple Martin, one of six Martin 242s entered for the race.

Second overall and for Division 2 was Rozz, The race around Shaw is famous for its fleet variety, as seen here with J/125 Hamachi another Martin 242 skippered by Jeff Johnson.

Mark Bunker’s Interface, a Dash-34, was third and F18 Catamaran, Rum Line. overall and first in Division 3. Rounding out The weather was just as crazy as everything else this year; the division winners were Ekono Mart, third place in Division 2 and the currents, once again, never looked at Washburn's and French Curve, second place followed by Gone With the Wind, tables. As in the past, racers could circumnavigate Shaw Island third in Division 3. In keeping with tradition, the highest rated in either direction factoring in shifting winds, variable currents, boats are division 1, and unfortunately there were no finishers narrow rocky channels, and ferry traffic. This was a pursuit race, for that division. with each boat assigned a start time based on her PHRF or Complete results and photos can be found at the Club’s committee-assigned rating. Physical distancing requirements website at sjiyc.com. meant no committee boats and no set marks, so the start/finish A special shout-out goes to Wally Lum, who sailed with Kat line was determined via GPS and visual locators and timing was and Michael Durland on the 6-meter, Challenge, who finished on the honor system. with 30 minutes to spare. This was Wally’s 50th, having Winds were light and shifty at the start with just enough competed in every Shaw (and Un-Shaw) race! Well done, and breeze to allow for a semi-orderly start. Two-thirds of the we look forward to celebrating properly next year. fleet headed north up San Juan Channel against the ebb for There was no dinner served by the First Mates at the a clockwise rounding, while the rest of the fleet rode the ebb clubhouse, nor an awards presentation. Winners will receive a with light but steady following winds. Once in Upright Channel, hand-sewn nautical face mask that may be worn for personal the wind eased and adverse current pushed boats back towards protection or flown as a brag flag.

Cattle Pass. Wind conditions were so fluky that boats—some

By Peg Gerlock and San Juan Island Yacht Club with spinnakers flying—were found on the same course and Photo by Jim Corenman bearing, but opposite tacks.

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RESTORED THUNDERBIRD Over $50,000 invested. Amazing fiberglass hull # 1002, Thunderbird sailboat. This boat is set up to race and cruise and has everything restored and brand new. It was completely restored in 2017. Originally Built in 1972. Brand new full set of Ullman Sails. New wiring and electronics package. New paint and hardware throughout. $12,995. tracy@anchorbaymtg.com

TRINE W9 - RARE CLASSIC WOODEN RACER/CRUISER Built in 1941, Trine has been fully restored, upgraded with modern equipment and lovingly maintained since relaunched in 2008. Showcased in the Norwegian American www.norwegianamerican.com/boats-arealive/ Email geoboggs@gmail.com for description and inventory. $86,500.

32' WILLIAM GARDEN PILOTHOUSE CUTTER Custom built on Bainbridge Island by sailor and shipwright Andy Goodwin. Sam Fry acquired and meticulously restored the wood, cabin tops, cap rail, cockpit and other details to bring out the beauty of her lines. Open layout and sound construction makes her a pleasure to sail. Pam (360) 378-5864. $60,000.

29ER FOR SALE 29er high performance skiff for sale. Double handed, single trapeze, asymmetrical spinnaker, great condition. Includes dolly and race condition main sail and spinnaker. Fully rigged and ready to race. Contact me for more information and a full list of everything included. More details: (206) 519-7439. $6,000.

ISLAND PACKET 38 Well maintained and cared for 1989 Island Packet 38 for sale in La Paz, Mexico. Turn key and ready to continue cruising the Sea of Cortez and beyond.

For more specs and photos. www.lapazcruiserssupply. com/product/1989-island-packet-38.

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1972 SPARKMAN & STEPHENS DESIGNED YANKEE 38' 11 Ft beam, 6 ft draft, 16000 lbs displ, lead keel, solid fiberglass hull, balsa core deck, racer/cruiser, 6ft+ headroom, sleeps 6, north full batten main, 3 lidgard mylar jibs, roller furling, north and lidgard spinnakers, all new standing rigging, 27 hp yanmar 3gm30 diesel, fortress anchors. Steve (206) 462-9026. $22,000.

1984 31' IRWIN CITATION 2nd owner. Fiberglass hull, 15hp Yanmar engine, beam 11', fuel 30g, water 46g, waste 26g, complete canvas, bemini, and dodger, sleeps 6. Two burner propane stove & oven, deep stainless steel sink with pressurized hot and cold water. All lines lead aft to cockpit, Roller furling. Includes 8' Walker Bay dinghy. More details: (360) 671-2509. $19,500.

NEWPORT 33 1982 Isolate yourself on this gorgeous red hull with black canvas and full cockpit enclosure! Extensive sail inventory for racing. New depth/speed, lifelines, bottom paint. Live aboard ready with minor upgrades. Has refrigeration, heat, radar. Solid Universal 25 HP diesel. $22,500 More info/photos at bainbridgepropertysales.com/boat On Bainbridge: David (206) 714-4300 davidparker@windermere.com

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1978 SOUTHERN CROSS 28 SAILBOAT Two anchors, dodger, bimini, staysail boom, a full complement of sails, two AGM batteries, 9HP Yanmar, new marine head, new holding tank, tiller pilot, alcohol stove, built in cooler, and also comes on a 3 axel trailer. Boat is currently stored in barn 20 miles west of Portland. (503) 538-4261. $27,000

1981 S2 9.2A 30' SAILBOAT Yanmar 2GM 15 hp Diesel engine, roller furler foresail, main, and drifter. Bruce anchor, 20' of chain and 150' rode, spare Danforth. Two burner stove with oven.

Composting head. Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS GX2200 transceiver, Lowrance Elite 7 fish finder/chart plotter. Flathead Lake MT. (406) 202-5486. $14,500.

RARE 1995 NONSUCH 260 Nonsuch '260 Classic, hull #05, one of only a few made

by Hinterhoeller in 1995 with free-standing carbon fiber mast and fore cabin that sleeps 2. 6'1" headroom inside. Yanmar 2GM-2-cylinder diesel engine. North Spectra racing sail, dodger and much more. For details: upwindsailor@comcast.net/(509) 993-1732. $35,000.

1986 C & C 38 MKIII RACER/CRUISER 1986 "Sailing World" Boat of the Year. Great sails, gear, bottom, electronics for racing. Stove/oven, H/C, fridge, furler, 12 inch plotter w/AIS, heat, RIB for cruising. Great for live aboard. Boat is located in Port Ludlow. For more details and spec sheet, contact: jneesz@yahoo.com or (360) 437-9605. $47,500.

1965 CHEOY LEE FRISCO FLYER Includes trailer. Installed new Vetus 2cyl diesel engine which has never been opened. New 3 Blade Prop and new SS Prop Shaft. Deck evacuated, sealed and new structural reinforcement. New fiberglass applied.

Bulkheads refiberglassed. Interior is 90% removed to set up for racing. More details: (253) 380-8926. $9,500

J 35 FOR SALE One owner 20yrs. Winter dry docked for the last 5 yrs.

Carbon fiber pole. Engine maintained yearly by Tacoma Diesel. Full set of new or nearly new racing sails and cruising sails. Very recent Balta plate bottom done by Gig Harbor Marina. Head room with shower. Converter.

Feathering. More details: (253) 290-0044. $20,000.

CATALINA MORGAN 440 2006, Yanmar 4jh4-TE 1700 hrs, gen set 650 hrs, bow thruster, 20 gph watermaker, 10' dinghy/4 hp outboard davit mounted, freezer, frig, propane 3 burner/oven, toaster oven, Raymarine 12 chartplotter/radar, depth, wind, compass, dodger/bimini w/ connector, Max prop, wing lead 8,900 lb keel, 2 chargers, invertor/charger.

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1967 ISLANDER 21’ Complete refit/refurbish 2010. New Honda 5 2019 (2hrs). Roomy V-birth and nice little cabin w/ galley.

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PASSPORT 40 1983 World Capable Cutter Rigged Passport 1983 Refurbished at $20K in 2018. Newer equipment: Heat exchanger, transmission, cutlass bearing, stove/own, refrig/freeze, watermaker, autopilot, radar, water heater. Large sail inventory, Icom HF, VHF, GPS. Located Orcas Island, Wa. For more info call (360) 632-8896. $130,000.

12' EDDON GIG Excellent sailing and rowing boat. A Northwest Classic built in Gig Harbor. Fiberglass lapstrake hull with teak trim. Ideal for recreational lake use or as a tender to a larger vessel. Maintained in very good condition by original owner.

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44' Bruce Roberts 44 ‘80. .......... $65,000 66' CNB 66 ‘21 ���������� Arriving SOLD 62' Lagoon 620 ‘20 ������������������SOLD 58' Jeanneau Yacht ‘18 �������������SOLD 53' Jeanneau Yacht ‘15 �������������SOLD 50' Lagoon 500 ‘12 ������������������SOLD 49' Island Jeanneau 490p ‘21 ��� Arriving SOLD 41' Packet Cruiser ’07$299,000 46' Lagoon 46 ‘20 ��������������������SOLD 62' Lagoon 620 ‘20.....Arriving SOLD 44' Bruce Roberts ‘80 ���� Sale Pending 58' Jeanneau Yacht ‘18..............SOLD 44' ‘20 ������������2 SOLD 50'Jeanneau Jeanneau440 50 DS ‘11...Sale Pending 44' ‘73 �������������������SOLD 49'Spencer Jeanneau4449p ‘07 .........$349,500 49'Jeanneau Jeanneau43 490 Pending 43' DS'19....Sale ‘05 ������������SOLD 46'Jeanneau Jeanneau410 469‘20 ������������8 ’15................SOLD 41' SOLD 46' Lagoon 46 ‘20.......Arriving SOLD 41' ������������SOLD 45'Jeanneau Jeanneau41 45DS DS’14 ’08............SOLD 41' �����������������SOLD 44'Island BrucePacket Roberts’07 PH ‘93 .....$38,500 44'Jeanneau JeanneauSO 44040.3 ‘20.................SOLD 40' ‘07 ���������SOLD 41'J/120 Jeanneau 410 ‘20 2 Arriving SOLD 40' ’01 ����������������������������SOLD 41' Passport 41 ‘89....................SOLD 40' Lagoon 40 ‘19 ��������������������SOLD 41' Burnham & Crouch '63....$69,500 38' Packet ‘92 ������������SOLD 40'Island Beneteau 40 38 ’11..................SOLD 38' 389 ‘20 ���������������SOLD 40'Jeanneau J/40 ‘90...............................SOLD 40'Hanse Jeanneau 37' 371409 ’01 �‘13................SOLD �������������������SOLD 40' Lagoon 40 ‘19....................SOLD 37' Jeanneau SO 37 ’02 ������������SOLD 40' Nauticat PH ‘85............ .....SOLD 34' 39'Jeanneau Jeanneau349 39i ‘20 ������������4 ‘07/‘08........2SOLD SOLD 34’ 34 389 ‘84 �‘20...Arriving ��������������������SOLD 38'Hunter Jeanneau SOLD 38'Hunter Island Packet ‘00...........SOLD 33' 33 ‘11 380 ���������������������SOLD 37'Nauticat Island Packet 370 ‘08..........SOLD 33' MS ‘85 �����������������SOLD 34' Jeanneau 349 ‘20... ..............SOLD 33' Gladiateur ’81 ���SOLD 34'Wauquiez KMV Grambling ‘74........$24,900 33' 99Packet ‘05 ������������������������SOLD 29'C&C Island ’91.................SOLD

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