April 2018 48° North

Sailing Magazine April 2018

For Sailors, by Sailors

Sail Northwest

April Offerings - New & Brokerage - Sail & Power

2011 Bestevaer 45ST

Modern design meets durable aluminum construction in the 2011 Bestevaer 45 ST. Her popular plumb bow design, asymetrical setup with retractable sprit and her carbon, yes Carbon, Seldon rig will take you where you are going quickly and in the style you require on your next adventure.

2006 J/109

There aren’t many Cruiser / Racers in the 35 foot range that combine performance and comfort as well as the J/109 does. She is at home whether as a comfortable cruiser for offshore, Alaska and the Salish Sea or competing in the local race scene. J/109’s have been competitive in all of our local races from Vic Maui to Van Isle 360 as well as local buoy races.

1986 Gulf 32

Bill Garden designed the perfect Pacific Northwest cruiser when drew up the Gulf 32.

With her inside steerage she is ready for the coldest, wettest days and with her rather large and open cockpit she offers up the world to you when the conditions are amazing. Plenty of light and easy visibility in her large open pilothouse giving that bright open feel.

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A p r i l 2018 25 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea Rhinoceros Auklet: Feeding young in hobbit holes.

By Larry Eifert

26 Matia Island Mishap

Who saved whom? The boat or the crew?

By Jim Farrell

29 Clipper Race Participant Profile: Lizabeth Rose A lifetime on the water led her to this big adventure.

By Lisa Cole

32 Lessons Learned While Cruising

Panama Canal: The transit marks an unplanned milestone.

By Jamie and Behan Gifford

34 Charter Guide for the Pacific NW & BC

Get away from it all in your own backyard! Enjoy 48° North’s annual list of charter outlets throughout the region.

38 Galley Essentials with Amanda

A guest chef, catching and cooking her first halibut.

By Amanda Swan Neal

40 Ask the Surveyor: Valuations

A spacious cruiser where ease of handling is the top priority.

By Tom Averna

42 Turning the Tide on Plastics

The VOR inspires, and personal experience motivates a solution.

By Michele Rogalin Henderson

44 How-To: Stay Inflated

Maintain and repair your dinghy this preseason.

By Alex and Jack Wilken

46 Panama Posse

Exploring a seemingly daunting coast is better with friends!

By Becca Guillote

48 48° North Race Report

Blakely Rock, Scatchet Head, Islands Race, and more!

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial 6 Letters 8 Calendar 14 Lowtide 18 Crossword 22 Trivia 22

Books 23 Product News 24 Classified Ads 55 Brokerage/Listings 62 Index to Advertisers 70

This month’s cover, “Resting with the Sun,” is by Leonid Afremov.

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Talk about a pretty picture. John Buchan’s TP52, Glory, makes speeds in the teens look like an afternoon stroll on their way to Blakely Rock (story page 48).

Photo courtesy of Jan Anderson.

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Spring Trim For most of my life, I’ve declared autumn my favorite season. But spring in the PNW, perhaps specifically this spring, makes me reconsider. My springtime return to regular sailing has fueled my enthusiasm for this sport, the waters we sail, and the people in the sailing community. Of all the things I’ve fallen back in love with about sailing this spring, I might be having the strongest case of the feels about sail trim.

Trimming sails is my favorite thing to do on a boat, whether racing or cruising. I never tire of trying to make the most of our sport’s namesake. Of course, in a cruising context, this makes me an insufferably hyperactive sail tinkerer, afflicted with the worst case of CSTS (compulsive sail tweaking syndrome). I’m sorry fellow cruising crew, the unending possibility sail trim represents is too confounding and motivating to sit still. Set it and forget it? Forget that!

I hearken back to my summer camp days when I learned the first rule, “Let it out ‘til it luffs, then pull it back in.” Its funny how much that still applies, though in fairness it’s usually when trimming a spinnaker (instead of main or jib) that I hear the echo of those words. The depth of my knowledge and understanding goes quite a bit deeper than that now, but somehow I feel as though I’m always progressing and still always have the same amount (infinity) to learn.

Once you’ve begun to understand the concepts of how wind flows over both sides of a sail, you’ll understand what your telltales are telling you. From here, you might move on to grappling with the concepts of draft (how deep and where); or entry angle; or sail twist. Each of those leads to next-level knowledge of sails, your boat, and the conditions you’re sailing in. Twist, for example, leads to entire chapters of books about what causes wind shear, how shear makes twist important, in what conditions twist becomes more or less important. All of this just gives you the opportunity to start struggling with how much twist is the right amount and what settings to adjust to accomplish the “right amount” on your main or jib. Think you’ve got one of those sails about right? Now, go about matching the leech profile on the other one with a completely different tool set!

If you love trimming sails and haven’t had the opportunity to trim a jib that has adjustable floating leads with inhaulers, I hope you have that chance someday. It will blow your mind. The sail shape is vexingly malleable, and every adjustment has an effect on all the other settings. Let the jib lead up and you’ve opened the leech (twist), but that also moves the lead slightly forward which means you probably have to bring your sheet back in a little. Letting the lead up also moves the clew slightly outboard, so you may want to move the lead in or adjust the inhauler. Everything affects everything. I’m not too modest to deny that I’m a pretty good trimmer, but I’m also not too proud to say that the first day I spent trimming a jib with all of those adjustments was easily my most humbling day on the water since I got out on a trapeze on the 505 for the first time and proceeded to dump the boat in a breathtakingly creative variety of ways.

In spite of, or more likely because of, these humbling learning experiences, I have a sense of springtime awakening about sailing and trimming this year.

While I’m the first to admit that I still have unquantifiable amounts to learn about sail trim, it has felt just a bit more intuitive and secure to me this spring. When I put my hands on the spinnaker sheet of the TP52 for the first time this spring, I called out, “Good pressure!” without even forming the thought. When I look at jib shape I’ve found so perplexing at times in the past, I see more clearly what it is supposed to look like and what to do to affect that outcome. It’s like I’m feeling sail trim a little more (and a little better) than I’m thinking it this spring. With birds singing and buds about to burst, it seems natural, the way a flower finds its way through the dirt and turns its face just so to capture maximum sun.

I’ll see you on the water!

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It’s easy in conditions like that to forget it was even a race!

But, it was a race, and credit goes to the finishers, and better yet to the winners. Rhys mentioned being astounded by the quality of seamanship on display from all competitors. Indeed, the crew of “String Theory” proved themselves excellent seamen on that day, making their way around the course, not only faster than any of their competitors, but with far less breakage. Hats off, Bob and “String Theory” team.

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Letters my car, renting my townhouse, and leaving Seattle for a 12-18 month offshore sailing adventure, cruising on a 45’ sailboat to New Zealand. And remarkably, I don’t even own my own sailboat.

Over the past six years, I have been out on the Salish Sea as a charter skipper and providing ASA sailing instruction.

In my conversations with students, I would guess fiftypercent had Alaska, bluewater cruising, or at least bareboat chartering in places like Croatia or the Caribbean on their bucket lists. I have learned in life that when opportunities arise, you sometimes have to ask yourself, “Maybe this is meant to be?” In 2014, my first sailing student, Diana, invited me to join her for 10 weeks of cruising round-trip from Poulsbo to Sitka. Diana had purchased SV Arctic Loon a 2008 Jeanneau 45DS that had been to Alaska two times with the previous owner. It was an amazing journey. Every day was a new experience, and I discovered that I loved the extended cruising lifestyle.

Although I had always wanted to go to Alaska on a boat, sailing from here to Mexico, the Galápagos’, Marquesas, Tahiti, and New Zealand has never been on my bucket list. Several things have happened in the last few years: I had a hip surgery that I might not have needed, I have lost many people in my life to cancer, including my best friend, and most dangerous of all, I had started reading bluewater cruising blogs. So when Diana let me know she wanted to sail Arctic Loon to the Marquesas, how could I say no? As a lifetime adventurer, it was very similar to when a friend asked me to trek to Everest Base Camp. I could not resist.

Diana and I have had many conversations about whether to sail straight from Seattle to the Marquesas, or go a more traditional route leaving from San Diego or Mexico.

After consulting with people like John Guzzwell, author of Trekka, we decided not only to go the more traditional route, but to join the Coho Ho Ho Rally.

Over Christmas, I received a phone call from Colin Bancroft and his wife Claudia, both former sailing students of mine. They had just purchased an Island Packet 420, and wanted me to spend some time on Capella III, helping them get used to their new boat. Small world, they too are planning to do the Coho Ho Ho. This is all very exciting. I am like a mother watching her kids go off into the world, or rather joining them! Though many of my other students have done some amazing things in sailing, none before this have taken off on their dream of bluewater cruising.

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My CD player on the boat broke! It was one of those changers that took six CDs in a little cassette. No problem, I thought, I will just buy another one. Previous experience taught me that repairing electronics costs as much as replacing, and you still end up with old equipment. I don’t want my old electronics to end up in the landfill, so I take them to the recycling center—they may still end up in the landfill, but I feel better.

I called my son, Tim, and asked him to pick me up a new CD player on his way to our house for a visit with our two granddaughters. He said, “Dad, they don’t make CD players anymore.” He said that if I wanted a CD player, look at Goodwill or a thrift store for a used one. He went on to say that I needed blue teeth. Knowing that I visit the dentist regularly, I was confused. Perhaps this involved a dental conspiracy.

“No Dad,” Tim said, “Everything today is Bluetooth or USB, that’s what you need to play music.”

“OK son,” I said, “Pick me up a Bluetooth and a USB on your way here.” He said, “Dad, you don’t understand.”

Finally he was making sense, I didn’t understand.

Tim explained that the process was real simple, that you now play music from your phone, an mp3 player, a USB flash drive downloaded from your computer or a memory chip. Simple? Did not sound simple, but I was pretty sure that I needed a memory chip of my own to understand all of this. I am just learning how to text on my phone and send pictures!

When Tim arrived, I was ready for Music Technology 101. He helped me setup an account and buy songs for about a dollar each. I wonder what we are to do with all of the CDs we have collected over the years. We gave away our vinyl LP albums years ago and hear they are now the latest thing.

Maybe CDs will make a “retro” recovery soon, too.

I’m still catching up on all of this, and figuring out how to make friends with Alexa, too! One way or another, I hope there will be some music on our boat this summer!

Happy sailing and learning!

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Coho Seminar #7: Rigging for Offshore by Lisa and Dan of Port Townsend Rigging at CYC Seattle, www.cohohoho.com Pacific Northwest TrawlerFest in Bremerton, www.passagemaker.com Opening Day Seattle YC, Port Madison YC & Bellingham YC Sloop Tavern YC Race to the Straits, www.styc.org Oak Harbor YC Round Whidbey Regatta, www.ohyc.org Coho Field Trip to Port Townsend Rigging and NWMC, www.cohohoho.com Seattle YC Mark Meyer Race, www.seattleyachtclub.org Coho Seminar #8: Offshore First Aid by Dr Ken Fabert at Fisheries Supplies, www.cohohoho.com Cascadia Cruising Rally Skipper/Crew Meet & Greet at the office of 48° North, 6:30, call (206) 789-7350 Oregon Offshore International Race, www.oregonoffshore.org Hobie Division 4 Hobie 101 & 102 seminars, http://hobiediv4.org Seattle YC Vashon Island Race, www.seattleyachtclub.org Port Orchard YC Invitational WSSA #5, http://poyc.org Bellingham YC Round Lummi Island Race, www.byc.org SSSS Spring Series #4, www.ssssclub.org Hobie Fleet 95 101 Class (360) 310-0038 or Hobie 102 Class (206) 992-6637 AMTC Captain’s License in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com Flagship Maritime Captain’s License class, Tacoma, check: www.flagshipmaritimellc.com Coho Seminar #9: Digital vs Paper Charts by David Burch of Starpath at Captain’s Nautical Supplies, www.cohohoho.com Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, www.nmta.net Puget Sound Cruising Club presents New Boater Night: Easy and interesting Puget Sound boating destinations, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org Milltown Sailing Assoc. Milltown Invitational, www.milltownsailing.org West Sound CYC Around Bainbridge Race, www.wscyc.net Oak Harbor YC Round Whidbey Race, www.ohyc.org

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CYC Seattle POD Regatta, www.cycseattle.org CYC Tacoma Grudge Match, www.cyct.org Saltspring Island YC Round Saltspring Island Race, http://saltspringsailing.ca Seattle YC Junior Leukemia Cup Regatta, www.seattleyachtclub.org Tour of Boats, Classic Cars and Marine Swap Meet presented by the Shipmate’s of Tacoma YC, www.tacomayachtclub.org 22 Coho Seminar #10: Pacific Coast Weather by Brad Baker of Swiftsure Yachts at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com 26-27 Royal Victoria YC Swiftsure International Yacht Race, www.swiftsure.org 31-8 Royal Victoria YC Melges 24 Worlds, www.rvyc.bc.ca

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Wooden Boat Foundation & Port Townsend Sailing Association Classic Mariners’ Regatta, http://maritime.org 2 Seattle YC Blake Island Race, www.seattleyachtclub.org 2 Tacoma YC Summer Vashon, www.tacomayachtclub.org Port Madison YC Fal Joslin Race, www.portmadisonyc.org 2-3 2-3 Anacortes Waterfront Festival, https://anacortes.org 4 Race to Alaska, raceboss@r2ak.com 5 Coho Seminar #11: Electrical Communications by Ryan Spott at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com 9 Milltown Sailing Association Saratoga Sprint, www.milltownsailing.org 9 Leukemia Cup, www.leukemiacup.org 9 Bremerton YC Blake Island WSSA #6, http://bremertonyachtclub.org 9-10 CYC Edmonds Mad Dash, www.cycedmonds.org 11-22 Flagship Maritime Captain’s License class, Tacoma, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 12 Coho Seminar #12: Safety Equipment for Offshore by Jordan Hanssen of Oar NW at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com 16 NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s Electrical class, www.nwswb.edu

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Hunter Association of Puget Sound Event April 13-15 Port Orchard Docking School Rendezvous at Port Orchard Marina Guest Dock. If you own a Hunter or Marlow-Hunter sailboat, your fellow sailors in the Hunter Association of Puget Sound (HAPS) invite you to join them. For more information, contact: John Hilton at svnewshoes@gmail.com or to www.hunterpugetsound.com

Puget Sound Cruising Club Events April 20: Natalie Sears, owner of Seattle’s Deckhand Detailing, will share the best ways to clean off that winter grime and prepare your boat for the season.

May 18: New boater night: Easy and interesting Puget Sound boating destinations.

For more information, check: www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org

Boater’s Swap Meet It’s time again to get that box of stuff out of the garage, empty the lazarette and head to the 48° North Boater’s Swap Meet. Hundreds, even thousands, of your fellow boaters will be there selling those items that you’ve been yearning for but couldn’t find, and buying those items you’ve stored forever. It’s a bargain hunter’s paradise. And it’s FREE!

Fisheries Supply Saturday, April 7, 2018 Mariner’s Square Parking Lot

(across from, but not in, Gasworks Park)

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May 17-20 The Northwest Marine Trade A s s o c i a t i o n ( N M TA ) a n d t h e Anacortes Chamber of Commerce will co-produce the new Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show at the Port of Anacortes’ Cap Sante Marina.

The show will have in-water display space for new and brokerage boats, a shoreside tent for accessory d i s p l a y s , s h o re s i d e s p a c e f o r trailerable boats and more space for boats at the the dry storage facilities just south of the marina. In all, there will be space to display 300 plus boats and will draw serious boat buyers from across the region and British Columbia. Anacortes is conveniently situated equidistant between Seattle and Vancouver B.C. “The Anacortes waterfront and community are a perfect venue to showcase recreational boating and fishing outside of the hustle and bustle of Seattle,” said George Harris, President, NMTA. Check: www.nmta.net

Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminars April 7 & 21 John and Amanda Neal will present an intensive, exciting and interactive cruising seminar. Includes eight hours of detailed instruction.

On April 7 at the Anacortes Marine Tech Center and April 21 at the Pacific Boat Show in Richmond, CA. Contact www.mahina.com

Lowtide Massive Marine Garage Sale April 21

About Boating Safely April 14

The Maritime Museum of BC presents its annual fundraiser, the Massive Garage Sale, from 9:00am-1:00pm, Pier A warehouse, Ogden Point (the cruise ship terminal), Dallas Road in Victoria.

There will be marine related and outdoor items. The Maritime Museum accepts donations of items to sell at their own tables.

Contact (250) 385-4222 ext 102 or email: ajones@mmbc.bc.ca

Join us for the 8-hour About Boating Safely class, taught by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island.

Topics include navigation, safety equipment, anchoring/docking, trailering, engines, mooring, and more. Please pre-register with Grant Winther, (206) 842-5862, email: gawsail@sounddsl.com or Loretta Rindal (360) 779-1657.

Northwest Maritime Speaker Series April 19 NWM presents Ernie Baird and Martin Musson, of Race to Alaska.

Presentations are free to the public, in the Maritime Room East, NW Maritime Center, Port Townsend.

Check: http://nwmaritime.org

America’s Boating Course, April 7 & 14 Presented by Deception Pass Sailing & Power Squadron in partnership with the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. This is a two-day, introductory boating class.

Class will be held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Oak Harbor, 9:00am-3:00pm. Contact Pat Waters at frenchsailor@comcast.net

Marine Wiring and Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshops April 14-15 Washington Sea Grant, Washington State University Jefferson County and the NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring two workshops in Port Hadlock: Marine Wiring and Diesel Engine Troubleshooting.

These two workshops will complement each other, providing the background in the Marine Wiring workshop on April 14 followed by the Diesel Engine Troubleshooting workshop on April 15. Both will be from 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Hammond Boat Shop Mezzanine, NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding, 42 N. Water St., Port Hadlock.

Registration is required: contact Sarah Fisken, call (206) 543-1225 or email: sfisken@u.washington.edu

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Tour of Boats, Classic Cars and Marine Swap Meet May 20

Tom Speer, “America’s Cup: Past and Future,” will speak at the Northwest Multihull Association meeting at 7:00pm at Puget Sound Yacht Club on Lake Union, 2321 N. Northlake Way, Seattle. Potluck starts at 6:30 pm, then club meeting, then presentation will start around 8:00.

Non-Members are always welcome.

For information call (206) 795-2111 or check www.nwmultihull.org

The Shipmates, the women’s auxiliary of Tacoma Yacht Club, will present the 2018 Tour of Boats, Classic Cars and Marine Swap Meet from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. All proceeds benefit local charities in the Tacoma area. The public is invited. Please no pets and wear soft soled shoes.

This event is located at the Tacoma Yacht Club, 5401 Yacht Club Rd. Tacoma. The boats for viewing will be in the water at the Guest Dock. Please visit: www.tacomayachtclub.org

First Aid Workshop April 27 Washington Sea Grant and Kingston Cove Yacht Club are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Course in Kingston, from 9:00am-5:00pm.

Registration is required: contact sfisken@u.washington.edu

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TWSA Spring Sailing Class April 10 Check: www.TWSA.org or contact Nini Tayet at norsebynw@gmail.com or (253) 686-3282.

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TrawlerFest May 1-5 The Pacific Northwest TrawlerFest has moved from Anacortes to Bremerton, this year. Picturesque Bremerton is located on the protected harbors of Puget Sound. The ferry from Seattle takes an hour and docks a short walk from Bremerton Marina.

Seminars: May 1-5 In-Water Boat Show: May 3-5 Open 10:00am– 5:00pm Check: www.passagemaker.com

PNW Jeanneau Rendezvous June 22-24 Join Marine Servicenter & Jeanneau America for the 18th annual event. This ultra-exciting party for all Jeanneau owners will be held at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes. A welcome party, seminars, fantastic catered dinner, doorprize extravaganza and more. Contact: (206) 323-2405 or info@marinesc.com

In Lowtide The Biz Signature Yachts is proud to have been recently appointed as agents for the Chantiers Amel, of La Rochelle, France. AMEL Sailing Yachts presently builds 55’ and 64’ ketch models and has just introduced their new Berret Raccoupeau designed AMEL 50 Sloop rig to critical acclaim.

Signature Yachts is also a Beneteau Platinum Service Dealer as well as a Dealer for Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans and Motor Yachts and Brokerage boats. Signature Yachts is located at 2476 Westlake Ave. N, #101, Seattle, phone (206) 284-9004.

Missed Sailing School Bellingham Yacht Club 2625 South Harbor Loop, Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 733-7390 email: byc.junior.sailing@gmail.com www.learntosail.byc.org L/24s, FJs, Optis, Lasers, 29ers, and Etchells Certification: US Sailing

Doyle Sails Seattle is excited to announce the purchase of Puget Sound Sail Repair in Lynnwood, WA. Owner of Puget Sound Sail Repair, Jim Kitchen, has been the local representative of Doyle Sails up until now. Josh Butler, the new owner, had been working for Jim Kitchen for the last couple years.

Josh’s belief in the quality of Doyle Sails led to the purchase of the Seattle area loft, and re-branding it as Doyle Sails Seattle. Josh and Jim will continue to work together to grow the Doyle brand.

Josh has over 20 years working in the marine industry, including selling and making Doyle sails, coaching beginner and racing sailors, boat maintenance, racing professionally all across the US and Mexico, including offshore racing.

Doyle Sails Seattle is excited to serve the local community and grow the sport of Sailing in Puget Sound. Contact us at (425) 877-6543 or info@doyleseattle.com

Schooner Creek Boat Works announced that Nicholas Orr has been named Lead Mechanic. General Manager Pascal Le Guilly said, “I am very excited to have Nic on board. Nic has a lot of experience and he enjoys explaining to customers what he did to fix the problem. On top of things, he smiles all the time.”

Nicholas Orr was born in New Zealand and grew up in Newport Beach, California. His mechanical background has come full circle. It started in the marine industry years ago at a small shipyard in Newport Beach, California. He moved on to the automotive trades, which progressed to teaching automotive engineering at a Polytechnic in New Zealand. It was during this time, he discovered yachting in South Florida.

Orr states “Wishing to stay here in the PNW full-time, I was happy to accept a position here at Schooner Creek Boat Works and continue to work within the marine industry.”

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Overnight Flotillas!

Join the membership here at Seattle Sailing Club and jump in on the yearround fun!

Several times a year we send a few boats from our fleet out on an overnight flotilla around the Sound.

April 20-22nd- Around Bainbridge Island Flotilla September 28-30th- Around Whidbey Island Flotilla Contact us for more information about club membership, flotillas, or all the other fun times here at SSC!

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Sun beam Atlantic or Pacific Indication of status provided by an instrument 13 Ocean's rise and fall 16 E in radio speak 17 Student score (abbr.)

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Because of its aggressiveness, the Jack Dempsey, a freshwater cichlid of South America, is the only fish named after a boxer.

A full-grown pygmy shark is only about eight inches long—smallar than a whale shark embryo.

Eighty percent of the world’s freshwater fish species live in the Amazon River.

Shark-liver oil is one of the ingredients in some hemorrhoid ointments.

Fish and reptiles have something in common with certain dinosaurs as far as their food is concerned. They’re gastroliths---they swallow stones to aid their systems in breaking up and digesting food.

The thresher shark’s eyes are five inches in diameter.

Zebra sharks have black and white stripes when juveniles but lose them a develop spots as adults.

South Africa became the first country to put the great white shark on its notake list in 1991. The United States followed in 1997.

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The clownfish is also known as the anemonefish.

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Remoras sometimes attach to divers, leaving painful wounds.

Salmon comes from the Latin word salmo, meaning “leaper”.

The Moorish idol, a reef fish about eight inches long, feeds on sponges.

A sea bunny is a type of sea slug.

Of all sealife, eels have the most acute sense of smell.

The electric eel, exceeding six feet long, is widely consumed in South America.

A telegram was sent to Eleanor Roosevelt from the 1939 World’s Fair in New York using only the current of electric eels.

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One night when their children were still in diapers, Caspar and Nichola Craven hatched a plan to sail around the world as a family. Most people thought they were crazy. But in the years that followed they embraced every moment of this transformative chapter of their lives. Five years of planning - the vision, the values, the practicalities, the realities, the excitement, the

highs, the lows and the seemingly adventurestopping obstacles - led to two wonderful years of living their dream of sailing the world - full of moments both magical and scary enjoying life and learning and growing as a family.

This is one family's story. It's also a story of a fabulous sailing adventure and an inspirational tale for all those

wishing they could do the same; it's a practical guide to show you just how you can make it happen; it's a motivational story of leadership and teamwork within a family; and it's a funny, heart-warming tale of slightly unconventional family life.

Where the Magic Happens, How a Young Family Changed Their Lives and Sailed Around the World, by Caspar Craven, $25. 00.

Captain Liz Clark spent her youth dreaming of traveling the world by sailboat and surfing remote waves.

When she was 22, she met a mentor who helped turn her desire into reality. Embarking on an adventure that most only fantasize about, she set sail from Santa Barbara, California, as captain of her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, headed south in search of surf, self, and the wonder and learning that lies beyond the unbroken horizon.

I n t ru e s t o r i e s o v e rflowing with wild waves and constant challenges, at the whim of the weather, of relationships sweet and sour, of nature’s marvels and colorful cultures, Liz captures her voyage in gripping detail in this memoir, sharing tales of sailing in high seas, of solitude and surprises, of finding connection to the earth

and commitment to living in harmony with it. She witnesses how her dream leads her to understanding the unity of all things.

More than ten years, 20,000 miles, countless adventures, and one cat later, she’s still out there.

Swell, A Surfing Sailor’s Vo y a g e o f A w a k e n i n g ,

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When boats begin to smell less than fresh, the culprit is typically old sanitation hoses. Thetford Marine’s Tecma-branded premium rubber HosePlus 38 and PVC HoseHelix 38 sanitation hoses deliver unsurpassed performance and have a bend radius that makes them easy to install.

Backed by a five-year warranty, Tecma HosePlus 38 is made from high-quality butyl rubber and has an integrated odor shield that offers a permeability level of less than 1%.

A double helix of steel wire and synthetic textile yarn provides strength, without any sacrifice to flexibility OD

hose has a bending radius of 3.1". The vanilla-scented white cover is resistant to abrasion, ozone and environmental contaminants. It’s shipped with a protective band to keep it clean during installation.

Crush-resistant Tecma HoseHelix 38 is a smooth, white PVC hose made specifically for marine applications.

It has an advanced odor barrier and provides the strength and flexibility needed for unique installations.

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The Hubbell Marine’s reliable 50 amp cable sets boast innovative safety features like red and green LED lights that provide an instant visual indication of proper current

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Internally, Hubbell 50 amp cables are engineered for maximum safety with arc- and heat-resistant thermoset contact carriers. Copper is used for the barrel terminations, and nickelplated brass for the shell and contacts

to ensure long life and maximum power transfer.

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The Artist’s View – Secrets of the Salish Sea Sketches and story by Larry Eifert

Tolkien began his tale, “In a hole in the ground there lived an auklet.” Well, that’s almost what he said.

You get the idea, and I like the comparison. Salish Sea rhinoceros auklets are usually seen diving around tidal currents, and in some places they’re fairly common. So, you’re off Point Wilson on the way to the San Juans, and as your boat approaches, a pair of auklets are waiting until the very last death-defying moment to move out of your way. They won’t fly, but calmly dive as your bow appears to crush them. Underwater, they use powerful flying and paddling strokes to catch fish or swim out of the way (or at least I hope so). They’re more common on the outer coast, from California to Alaska and Japan, but in the Salish Sea, look for them around Whidbey, Port Townsend, and off the San Juan Islands.

‘Rhinos’ nest in island burrows 10’ to 20’ long that have side passages like true Tolkien homes. Some are used for many generations. Courtship involves a male taking over an existing burrow that’s hidden under grass, shrubs and even trees. He then advertises ownership outside the front door - wings parted, bill pointing down and hissing! Once the pair gets it together, they have one white egg, probably explaining why there aren’t large numbers of these birds.

They spend days fishing, but evening and at night, they come to their burrows in secrecy to feed and tend to their chick. It takes about two months for the egg to hatch, fledge and leave the nest. Secrecy and darkness, it’s a security thing with predators like gulls lurking about. Oh and that “horn” that’s responsible for the bird’s name? It grows each year in early spring and falls off in later summer.

Larry Eifert paints and writes about the Pacific Northwest from Port Townsend. His large-scale murals can be seen in many national parks across America, and at larryeifert.com. www.48North.com

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The tempting, quiet little bay on the east side of Matia.

A year later and they were back to the scene of the almost-tragedy: the same island group, the same island, even two of the same greeters met them at the dock, which surprised everyone.

Those San Juan Island Park Rangers attempted to help out some very foolish sailors last year. OK, it was one very foolish sailor. The first mate tried to tell him to go to port. The experienced skipper decided to go to starboard instead.

Why, you ask? Well, that’s the story.

It was 4th of July weekend. Sailing in the San Juan Islands was just the right start of their two-month summer cruise. Great winds, nice weather (or what counts as nice in the Pacific Northwest), life was good. They had stopped at the Matia Island State Park dock for a couple of days to let the July 4th crowds dissipate and to do a little photography while stretching their legs on land. Walking the trail through the tall old growth forest that goes around the island, the captain happened to see another sailboat leaving a quiet bay on Matia, just off Puffin Island. He thought to himself, ‘Now that looks an excellent place to anchor tonight.’ Since they were looking for more peace and solitude, they decided to move.

A look at the chart showed some rocks just off both islands, but a path into the little bay looked navigable between them. Eager to get to the quiet bay, they let loose the mooring buoy and headed around the island. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a short sail. Winds to 12 knots with just a little wind wave, clear skies and warming. Now, why would anyone even think of checking into the tidal current when you’re just going around a small island to duck into another little cove?

boat was trying to find a way through the rocks by herself. She turned first to port then spun around to starboard when the rudder caught on rocks, jerking the helm away from the captain who had betrayed her.

More grinding of the keel, as she started to list to starboard. Her rudder then became stuck amidships, unable to move by the hand of the captain.

By now, the first mate had flown up on deck and tried to make out what had happened and what the captain was doing about it. The boat was sitting on top of the flat rocks as if placed there by a giant playmate. The push of water hitting her port side forced her over to starboard against her will. She still was trying to free herself as she sat there; rising up as each wave or wake came from Orcas Island.

The captain was reacting to the situation and made preparations for the survival of the boat and crew. On went life jackets, over went fenders on the starboard side, and the dinghy launched as well. Into the dinghy went the 45 pound extra anchor with chain rode spliced into rope rode, accompanied by the worried captain.

The first mate rose to the challenge in spite of the fear that was gripping her stomach. She played the rode out as the captain rowed hard away from the boat with the kedge anchor. He dropped it into thirty feet of water off the starboard side. Using the windlass, the first mate took a strain on the kedge, trying to keep the boat from bouncing much on the rocks, while the captain worked his way back to the boat in the strong current.

Once aboard, the captain attached two full seven-gallon water jugs to the end of the boom, attached the preventer to it, and pulled the boom

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As sometimes happens while sailing, what had looked like a quick sail with fantastic anchorage at the end of it, suddenly became a downward spiral of things going wrong!

The ever-faithful first mate was down below watching the real time chart on the computer, while the captain was at the helm with the paper chart.

The first mate yelled at the captain to go to port, but the captain was looking at fast water that direction and was concerned that it looked like it was flowing around rocks. To his starboard looked like more rocks. Straight ahead looked like the channel that he was seeing on the paper chart.

The current was a fast running ebb, adding five knots of speed over ground to the one knot the boat was moving through the water.

The first mate now screamed at the top of her lungs, “Go to port!” The captain had finally seen the problem to the starboard where there was water cascading over the flat rocks he had seen on the chart. He franticly threw the transmission into reverse applying full power. The propeller tore into the water as it tried to slow the boat, but it was to no avail. The ebbing current forced the boat not only into the rocks, but up onto them!

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until it touched the shrouds on the starboard side in an attempt to heel the boat enough to get clear of the rocks.

Unfortunately, as the crew pulled in on the kedge, the boat careened to the starboard, but it still wasn’t enough to set her free.

Now it was time to call the Coast Guard and notify them of the boat and crew’s predicament. No water was coming in, and the boat was not going anywhere soon. The call was made on channel 22A and the crew was requested to call in every half hour to apprise the Coast Guard of their condition. The Park Rangers who were working in Rolfe Cove heard the call and decided to see if the crew of the boat needed help. When they came up to the stricken vessel, they talked with the captain and decided to take a halyard and put a strain on the mast to heel the boat over even further. The boat heeled in the direction of the Rangers’ work boat, but tide had ebbed out even lower, making it impossible to come off the rocks. The failed attempt was punctuated when a knot came undone and snapped the halyard back to the boat, taking the wind vane with it.

“Was it the crew who saved the boat or the boat who saved the crew? The crew knows.”

Reality hit the crew hard. They finally accepted that their precious vessel was not going to come off by herself in spite of all their labors. She began to settle more to starboard as the tide continued to ebb. Her portholes were so far underwater, that a passing fish could be easily viewed. Eventually, the boat herself seemed to decide that she wasn’t going to go over any further, in defiance of Davy Jones and his raging current.

Low tide wasn’t for another couple of hours, but the crew decided to wait it out in hopes that they could float her off as it came back in.

The captain went below to make sure all thru-hulls were closed and the boat wasn’t taking on water, walking on the cabinet doors as he went fore and aft. The first mate found a spot to brace herself, taking up the companionway as her own safe haven. Calls went out

to the Coast Guard every half hour as requested and the crew discussed possible ways to tackle the problem.

Some thought was given to leaving the boat, but that was short lived, as the crew felt the boat was a part of them.

While waiting for the tide to turn, a small sailing vessel came over to investigate the stricken sailboat and see if they could give any assistance.

The captain asked if they would mind taking some soundings around his vessel and let him know the readings.

By this time, there was enough water back under the boat that every time a powerboat went past under full power, a large wake would raise the boat up off the rocks a little. It was not enough to free her, but enough to make her shudder as she crashed back onto the rocks. Her crashing sounded as if she was going to be pounded apart, bit by bit. The crew of the little sailboat told the captain that clear water was back to the port. Seeing that the kedge was set to the starboard, the captain decided to put the outboard on the dinghy and motor over to where he had set a trip line on the anchor and pull it and then reset the kedge to the port.

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The flat rocks where they ran aground, as marked on their chart.

The tide was now in full flood, pushing against the starboard side of the sailboat, placing an enormous load on the anchor rode. The captain pulled, jerked, and fought to release the anchor.

He was sweating and swearing and not getting anywhere. He decided for the survival of the ship, the anchor would have to be lost. The first mate tossed a line to the dinghy. The captain cut the rope rode and tied a small fender to the end with the slim hope of coming back later to retrieve it.

The captain and first mate rigged a bridle to the tender. The first mate grabbed the captain’s life vest and threw it into the Zodiac for him. The captain was too busy to put it on as the line had become wrapped around the outboard shaft. He half stood up to reach back and tilt the outboard forward to untangle the line. Just then, the wake from a passing boat hit the tender’s bow, flipping the dinghy and sending the forlorn captain into the fast flowing waters.

Cold water hit the captain like a thousand needle pricks as he went in, but his adrenalin was running high.

When he swam for daylight, he popped out of the water like a cork, grabbing a breath of air as if his life depended on it, which it did. The befuddled captain looked at the tender floating upside down thirty feet away and decided to swim to the overturned tender. Upon reaching it, he was able to propel himself onto the upturned hull and 28

get totally out of the freezing water.

As he was laying there pondering his demise, his life preserver floated past and he somehow had the wherewithall to reach down, grab it, and put it on.

He looked out into the channel between Matia and Orcas Islands, and noticed the Coast Guard cutter launch its Zodiac. Still laying on the dinghy, the captain’s cell phone rang. He answered it, and low and behold it was the Coast Guard asking him why he hadn’t been making his half-hour callings. A clever answer didn’t immediately come to him; he could only tell them that now would be a good time to come to the scene of the mishap and help out.

The captain had decided to wait for the Coast Guard to do what they do best when the first mate offered, “Would you like me to pull the dinghy over to the boat?” The bridle line was still attached both to the tender and the boat. The captain decided that it would be better to be aboard the vessel when the Coast Guard pulled up, better than lying indignantly on the dinghy with his feet in the water. The first mate pulled the captain and upturned dinghy back to the boat where he was able to climb aboard.

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swell. The crew had already started the engine, and threw the transmission into forward gear as if obeying the ship’s wishes. They were off the rocks and into clear water! The first mate had the helm, while the dripping wet captain rushed about the ship cleaning up all the cordage, water cans, and lines that were trailing in the water.

The ship? Well, she had freed herself in spite of rocks, crew, and Davy Jones’ best effort. She sailed toward the Coast Guard, who came aboard for an inspection and helped flip the tender back over, all the while settling the crews’ frayed nerves.

Undeterred, and with better knowledge of where the rocks were, the captain decided to head back into the little cove, anchor, and check the bottom out. He donned his scuba gear and into the water he went for the second time that day. Below, he found two to three inches of rudder ground off and some of the keel bottom paint missing. Incredibly, no other damage was apparent. They decided to spend the night in the cove and return to their homeport the next morning.

Once back in port, the vessel was hauled and put on the hard where the rudder was repaired and some paint reapplied. All in all, the boat had survived what could have been a tragic breakup and spared the crew a cold swim to the island. Was it the crew who saved the boat or the boat who saved the crew? The crew knows.

So, was the quiet cove worth it? No! It had SE fetch hitting all night, causing the crew and ship a restless sleep.

What did the skipper learn? Any passage through unfamiliar waters may contain hidden dangers and when your crew shows concern, stop in clear waters and reassess the situation. Also, it’s always good to check the tides and currents. Finally, the seaweed isn’t necessary greener in the quiet cove on the other side of the island.

Jim Farrell is a native northwester. He and his shipmate, Becky, now dock ashore in West Linn, OR, after 28,000 miles of Pacific Northwest sailing, from Portland to Glacier Bay. Editor’s note: a version of this article was originally published in “Freshwater News” in 2012.

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were able to make repairs. The f you have ever seen any of weather cleared, and they headed the presentations done by the Clipper Round the World Yacht back out as soon as the boat was Race representatives, you may ready, and went on to California. have thought, “What kind of Some teenagers’ thirst for person goes through a rigorous adventure would have been interview process in order to sign quenched by that crossing (and up for an exhaustive training the typhoon they encountered). program in preparation for sailing Not so with Liz. She spent less part or all the way around the than two years back in California world, through some of the most working at a marine supply store treacherous waters known to before, at age 21, she signed up humankind, with a whole bunch to help deliver a Columbia 34 to of strangers, under intense racing Hawaii. She planned to finish the conditions?” crossing and then get on another Two years ago, I met Liz Rose boat to head out again, ultimately for the first time. She had signed hoping to sail around the world. up to do a leg of the Clipper and What she didn’t count on was wanted to connect with the Seattle loving life in the islands, and she sailing community in preparation. ended up staying.

We had only emailed about ways One of Liz’s coworkers in to get on the water, so I didn’t Hawaii was in the Coast Guard know exactly what to expect Reserve. She described it as a fun when we met in person, but with part-time job with great benefits, a name like Lizabeth Rose, her including travel opportunities. Liz appearance didn’t surprise me. liked the idea of adding additional She was attractive, quick to smile, activities to her life and income mature, very well groomed, and to her pocket while serving her wore pearls. I had no idea how Clipper Race Sailor Profile country, so she signed up. Liz strong the adventurous spirit was spent some of her time working that lurked behind that somewhat on a 41’ utility boat doing search demure façade. When she told and rescue missions, and was then

By Lisa Cole me that she had signed up for the assigned to a 21’ Liberty Launch Clipper Race because she wanted a and he could not stop her. She signed that ferried people back and forth from sailing refresher, and she thought they up as the only crew on the delivery of a downtown to the base. During this would have well organized training, 40’ ferro-cement boat from South Korea time, Liz also met her husband, Scott, that was my first clue that there was to California via the Great Circle Route. who was in the Coast Guard.

Outside of the earlier school field more to Liz than met the eye.

She loved what she was doing. She When Liz was growing up, she trip, this journey would be Liz’s first had fun being on the water and being spent time day sailing with her father overnight on a sailboat, followed by 70 a part of something, so Liz decided out of Marina del Rey, off the coast consecutive overnights on a sailboat. to sign up for active duty. The Coast On the trip from South Korea to Guard sent Liz to the East Coast to be of California. They primarily sailed a Coronado 15 and a Hobie 16. She also California, It Really Floats (yes that trained as a Hospital Corpsman. Once recalls a school trip aboard a historic was the vessel’s name), encountered trained, she volunteered to be assigned schooner to Anacapa in the Channel a typhoon going through the Sea of to the USCG Cutter Morgenthau out Islands. In her teens, she dreamt of a Japan. They had issues with their of Alameda, CA. The Coast Guard crossing. Her father was not fan of this rigging, and a shroud broke. They was the first branch of the military to plan, so she waited until she was 18 deployed a drogue anchor, and its line put women aboard ships. There were fouled the prop. They had very little ability to steer the boat, and helming, which the two of them took turns doing, became almost impossible. Liz says she knew it was serious because they had the life raft ready to deploy. She doesn’t recall being really scared, just focused on what needed to be done. Eventually they got a tow from a fishing boat and made it to shore, where they Getting ready to sail the Coronado 15.

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45 minutes of short tacking!). The full keel and three reef points allowed them to sail in all sorts of windy Bay conditions.

Liz eventually got a nursing degree, and read an article about flight nurses.

Once again, she saw an opportunity for an exciting part-time job which would give her training in an entirely new area and lots of Liz doing asymmetrical spinnaker training in England. chances to travel, so 10 - 12 women stationed aboard the 378’ she signed up to be a flight nurse in the cutter out of a crew of about 180, and Air Force Reserve. She was assigned to they needed a female Corpsman to join a flying squadron that went to Alaska, them when the ship headed up to the Hawaii, etc. Apparently the universe Bering Sea for two and half month stints. had heard that Liz liked excitement, After four years of active duty, Liz and she was called to the Middle East left the Coast Guard and settled into a in 2003 for the first of her two tours of more mainstream life in California. She active duty. At the end of these tours, Liz got a degree in Environmental Health. and Scott settled in Snoqualmie, WA. In 2016, Liz retired from nursing, Liz and Scott got a foot 24’ Jolly Roger sailboat, which they kept at the base in and her thoughts returned to sailing.

Alameda, and sailed it up the estuary She decided to seek out an opportunity to get to San Francisco Bay (only for a refresher course. She heard the Clipper Race was passing through Seattle, so she arranged to see the boats and to meet with one of the representatives. She told me that she Factory Trained & Authorized Servicing knew she would sign up before she Fully Stocked Parts Department even saw the boats.

Almost two years have passed since Liz signed up for Leg 7 (Seattle to Panama to New York) in the Clipper Round the World Race. Since then, she decided to add Leg 8 (New York to Derry-Londonderry to Liverpool).

The boats will be arriving from Leg 6 • Factory trained technicians • Repower or rebuild (Qingdao, China to Seattle) in April, • Extensive inventory of Westerbeke & Yanmar parts and Liz will finally head off on her • Mechanical service for sailing & power vessel journey. I recently asked her what she • Annual maintenance • Troubleshooting has been doing to prepare, besides • Free estimates • Our dock or yours local area racing and taking classes to get her USCG credential.

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be an advantage since those without sailing experience don’t come with bad habits and can learn to do things ‘The Clipper Way’ right up front.

There is a huge emphasis on safety and teamwork. Everything on the boat is big. It takes six people just to manage a sail on deck to make a sail change. I had the language and I knew the basic maneuvers, but I had never sailed on a racing boat or a boat that large. I had to figure out how what I knew worked on this boat. I also had to learn about asymmetrical spinnakers, running backstays, and coffee grinders. I am still learning a lot about racing tactics.

I look forward to learning a lot more about that during the race.”

“What I really liked about it are the people I met in training. People that I will be friends with for the rest of my life. People from all over the world...”

One of the women Liz really connected with during training was only planning to do Leg 1, so Liz did not expect to have an opportunity to sail with her again. After finishing Leg 1, Liz’s new friend went home, regrouped, and then came back and signed up to do all of the rest of the legs. Liz is looking forward to sailing with her again. She is also excited to sail with Bob Beggs, the Skipper of her boat, UNICEF. “Winning would be great. I love our skipper, and he has won a Clipper Race before. He has so much experience and is a great skipper. I am mostly looking forward to a great sail and having fun.”

Liz also told me she loves “the opportunity to sail on such a cool boat.

I like sailing fast, and I love helming.

Helming downwind at 20-30 knots is very exciting. It is awesome.” While there is some hierarchy on the teams the Skippers (the one paid role), First Mates, and Watch Leads - all of the crew members get a lot of time at the helm. The round the world crew are estimated to spend 504 hours helming.

Liz also made great connections to the worldwide sailing community.

“During one of the training sessions, I met a woman who was doing the Rolex Fastnet Race after we wrapped up. The boat she was on still had some room for crew.” The Fastnet takes place off the southern coast of England, and covers 608 nautical miles. Thanks to her new connection, Liz was able to participate in the classic offshore race in 2017.

I asked Liz what she expected to be the hardest part of all of this and if she was at all afraid. “I am not afraid to do the race. Some people might be scared or nervous about the open water. I have already done two crossings. Some people might worry about the crew dynamics, but I am an easygoing person. I only worry about keeping myself healthy and uninjured.

I am cautiously aware of sailing on a big boat – everything is big – lines, sails, and loads. The potential trauma on a boat that size prompts me to be deliberate in my movements and respectful of the boat.”

“The anticipation and waiting has been the hardest part so far. I want to see the Panama Canal, and sail into New York and see the Statue of Liberty from the boat. It is in the back of my mind every day, and I am ready to complete the race and move on to a new adventure.”

What does she have in mind? She said, “More sailing, living aboard in Anacortes and cruising the beautiful Pacific Northwest and beyond….” I said, “Not R2AK?” She replied, with a gleam in her eye, “Maybe…”

So back to my earlier question.

“What kind of person signs up for this kind of thing?”

The statistics don’t provide much clarity. The 700+ participants in the 2017-2018 Clipper represent 41 nationalities, 337 professions, are over 25% female, range in age from 18 to 76, and are over 40% novices (have never sailed). So what is it that brings them together?

I have come to conclude that what unites the people who sign up for this race, would cause them to ask a different question entirely, “Who wouldn’t want to be trained by incredibly accomplished sailors, to head out on the adventure of a lifetime, in some of the most beautiful water in the world with a team of people who become like family, while striving toward well deserved victory?”

The Clipper boats will spend roughly two weeks in Seattle in April, and if you want to see Liz off, consider heading to Bell Harbor on April 29th for the Race Departure Ceremony.

Lisa Cole is an avid sailor, the owner and instructor at SheSails Seattle, and an awesome proofreader for 48° North.

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LESSONS LEARNED WHILE CRUISING Jamie & Behan Gifford

Plans, Goals, and Milestones When our happy crew cast off Totem’s docklines, plans were vague.

Besides “Mexico this winter, then maybe further south” we had only a general idea of what was ahead.

Speculation was easier than committing to details. We expected at least a couple of years on the water, and dared hope it might stretch for about five, but too many factors could change that. Fluid un-plans suited.

Goals for our adventure were similarly unspecific. We intended to reach Mexico, the South Pacific would be great! In my professional life, it was a priority to ensure goals were SMART: specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, time-based. The only criteria our cruising goals satisfied was to be assignable to our family, as we tackled the cruising life together!

Along the way of this last decade, we’ve passed numerous family milestones: crossing the equator, cause for the ceremony where King Neptune oversees a polliwog’s transition to shellback; sailing past Sydney Opera House marks reaching the far side of the world; visiting the South Atlantic

truck stop of St. Helena, where Napoleon and Darwin and Haley (of comet fame) also rested after a voyage.

The Totem crew accomplished another big one this week - transiting the Panama Canal.

The Panama Canal is a bottleneck between two massive bottles. Cape Horn and the Northwest Passage present inconvenient alternatives. The canal is also a bucket list experience whether you’re a sailor or not. For the contemporary cruiser, transiting the Canal is a major milestone, regardless if accomplished as a newer or a more seasoned crew.

It’s common for boats to transit the canal in two days - an afternoon through the locks, spend the night anchored in Lake Gatun, and complete the transit the following day. We drew a one-day transit assignment on short notice, commencing with our advisor’s 6 a.m. arrival by water taxi.

There are six chambers to lock through. Three up, literally, up 80 feet above sea level, to Lake Gatun. Three back down to the opposite ocean. A Panama Canal Authority advisor joins

Six lock chambers and $2,036 was all it took to get “Totem” from Atlantic to Pacific.

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the crew of each boat to guide the process. Cruising boats are typically rafted up to at least one, and often two, other boats. Totem was nested between two aluminum-hull Ovnis. “Oh good,” said Jamie, “extra fenders!”

The raft is formed before entering the first lock, with bow, stern, and spring lines. Upon entry, canal personnel throw a messenger line with a weighted monkey’s fist. Crews secure these to heavy lines with a large loop; the lines are then retrieved by the shoreside line handlers and placed on a bollard at the top of the lock. As 55 million gallons of water fill or drain from the chamber, the line handlers aboard must keep close attention and progressively ease lines, or tighten them to keep out any slack. The force of current is tremendous, and a moment’s inattention could spin the raft inside the locks, damaging boats or worse.

Our first experiences in locking were at the Hiram M Chittendon Locks in Ballard. These turn out to be excellent preparation for “the big ditch.” While the scale and history are different, the process and factors for success are very similar. Know what to expect and be prepared. Listen and respond to instructions. Pay close attention during filling and draining. And know how to manage the lines!

Unlike the Ballard Locks, Panama levies significant fees. The current fees, for boats up to 50 feet: • Transit toll: $800 • Canal measurement/inspection: $54 • Security charge: $130 Boats must also secure the following: • Line handlers ($100-120 per person to hire locally, or pay bus/taxi fare for cruisers who assist) • Four lines of 125 feet, and large fenders (tires are common; your dock fenders won’t survive the forces of the canal. Rental, $50-300, depending on number and size required.)

Additional costs add up: between bank fees, cruising permit, canal agent, clearance formalities, and visas, entering Panama and transiting the canal was $2,036. This makes it the most expensive country we’ve traveled through (in second place: Maldives,

still hundreds of dollars less). Of the roughly 45 ships that transit the canal each day, individual vessel fees can run over one million dollars!

Ships entering the Pacific side of channel leading to the Channel PanamaCutter With a Bristol Canal radiate wakes that rock Totem at anchor. In the open bay around us at Isla Culebra are sailboats similarly conspicuous as cruising vessels: there are far more wind turbines, jerry cans, and large biminis than mirror finish stainless, shiny hulls, or glossy teak cap rails. From here, most head for the South Pacific for the first time – it may even be their first significant passage.

But, miles don’t matter for camaraderie among sailors sharing a bay. In the glow of a Pacific sunset, most of us share the Bristol Channel Cutter was designed by the late Lyle Hess.

Back in the home ocean, the smell, light, and air felt indescribably familiar. milestone of the Panama Canal.

The vessel is attractive to blue water sailors because of her The Panama Canal was never a seaworthiness and outstanding performance. why Cutter we didn’t. memory echoes we’re grasping to goal. Circumnavigating wasbuilds never a Channel Cape George Marine Works the Bristol and For our family, the highlight is describe. The smell, the light, the air, an goal. Thatthe these landmarks have eased Falmouth Cutter, along with their other range of vessels. In returning to the Pacific, and the Canal indescribable familiarity. And entering into our present and near future fills January 2011, Cape George rolled out their first completed hull is our enabler.

This is about more than the home stretch of completing a me with using gratitude and amazement. the original Sam L. Morse BCC mold.

Looking back at our early planning, the years chalked up since we exited it circumnavigation, we are gifted with the fuzzy goals gave us freedom: Cape GeorGe Marinethere Works,atinCthe . western end. It is our return to this gem of a milestone. home waters. Even if the Salish Sea Follow the Giffords on their blog at was no1924 forced march to accomplish Cape George Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368 something360.385.3412 because we www.capegeorgecutters.com said we’d do is still about a 4,000nm sail away, the www.sailingtotem.com or check our blog it or get pinned and asked to explain Pacific resonates in our senses with page at www.48north.com/sailing-blogs/

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48° North’s Charter Guide 2018 Why charter in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Alaska?

Few places on earth combine the safety of cruising protected waters with the sheer natural beauty found in this region. The diversity of cruising destinations is awe inspiring.

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Skipper: Yes Provisioning: Yes Fleet: 32’-48’ sailboats & 34’-49’ power Catamarans – Leopard 40’-48’ Lake Union Charters & Sailing Adventures 1200 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109 (360) 399-6490 email: info@lakeunioncharters.com www.lakeunioncharters.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: No Fleet: Sailboats from 20’ - 60’+ Meridian Sail Center 531 S. 8th St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Capt’s cell (541) 891-9031 email: captain@meridiansail.com www.meridiansail.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: Yes Fleet: 4 at Pelican Marina

Charter Guide Nanaimo Yacht Charters 1690 Stewart Ave., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 4E1 (250) 754-8601 email: info@nanaimoyachtcharters.com www.nanaimoyachtcharters.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: Yes Fleet: 25 power & sailboats, 27’-50’ including a Lagoon 42 catamaran Orcas Island Sailing 1945 Obstruction Pass Rd., Olga, WA 98279 (360) 310-0100 email: info@orcassailing.com www.orcassailing.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: No Fleet: 3 boats, 19’- 27’ Puget Sound Sailing Institute Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Des Moines Marina and Bremerton (253) 383-1774 • (800) 487-2454 email: info@pugetsoundsailing.com www.pugetsoundsailing.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: Yes Fleet: 12 sailboats, 22’- 47’

Sailing Inc. P.O. Box 948, Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3160 email: sailalaska@sailinginc.com www.sailinginc.com Instruction: Yes Skipper: Yes Provisioning: Yes Fleet: 3 boats, 32’- 47’ Sailing Northwest Coastal Adventures 1228 5th Ave. S.E., Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 556-7085 email: captainharmon@hotmail.com www.sailingnorthwest.com Skipper: Yes Instruction: Yes

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Galley Essentials with Amanda Beth with her halibut.

I first introduced you to Beth Cooper in January 2012 while she and her husband, Norm, were cruising the South Pacific aboard their Saga 43, “Sarah Jean.” Now a seasoned sailor, she’s returned to her home waters for more adventures.

I remember when I first looked at a chart of SE Alaska when we were planning our trip for the summer of 2017. A confusing maze of islands and channels stared back at me from the page. How on earth would my husband Norm and I figure out a path through this area? As with any route planning, I did some research and talked to others who have cruised SE Alaska. Our friends Fred and Cinda, on S/V Songline, whom we had met while cruising the South Pacific, were now back living in Juneau and they keenly provided us with an extensive list of their favorite anchorages. We decided on a route beginning with Ketchikan on the Inside Passage, heading north to Juneau, Glacier Bay, west to Sitka and back south again on the outside using Exploring Southeast Alaska by Don Douglass and Reanne HemingwayDouglass as our guide.

We really wanted to see glaciers, bears, and whales.

And we wanted to fish!

We’ve caught our share of salmon on the BC Coast in past years, but we’d never fished for halibut.

Norm purchased a halibut rod and reel plus a special halibut jigging apparatus and even though we were somewhat mystified about how to catch them, we were excited about the challenge.

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On May 1, 2017, we set sail from Vancouver aboard Sarah Jean II. I’d only been retired for four days, but we didn’t waste any time getting off the dock to make the most of five months of summer cruising.

Our friends Randy and Julie flew into Juneau to sail with us in June. We had a permit for Glacier Bay and on our way there we decided to try some halibut fishing. The day before, at the dock in Hoonah, Norm studied some fishermen from Yellowknife as they cleaned and filleted their impressive catch of 10 halibut caught at Mud Bay. Apparently, Homer is the halibut capital of Alaska, but as it’s across the Gulf of Alaska. We weren’t going there so we thought we’d try our luck in Mud Bay. We anchored in 100’ of water and put the halibut apparatus, baited with herring smeared with “smelly jelly” (concentrated fish oil), into the water. We then bounced the rig off the bottom until about 10 minutes later when someone yelled “FISH ON!” We’d caught our first halibut, about 34” and weighing 17 lb. Our friend Fred had loaned us his big stainless shark hook and that helped us secure the halibut while we bled it. Time for the obligatory photo! A short five minutes later we caught our second halibut! That was easy! As non-Alaskan residents our limit is two per day but these two modest size fish gave us enough fish for several meals. Our new freezer worked wonderfully both for freezing fish and keeping it frozen, plus I got to make ice cubes for my gin and tonics!

Now I needed some halibut recipes. In Ketchikan

I’d purchased The Little Alaskan Halibut Cookbook by LaDonna Gundersen. She and her husband, Ole, commercial fish in Alaska. She’s also the author of The Little Alaskan Salmon Cookbook and her website, www.ladonnarose.com is worth a visit for more recipes. I eagerly tried the following recipes from LaDonna’s book and they proved so delicious, and were loved by all the crew, so I wrote to her for permission to share them with you.

Halibut Asiago Cakes 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ cup onion - diced ½ cup celery - diced ¼ cup red pepper - diced 1 large clove garlic - minced 1 lb. halibut - skinned, trimmed and finely chopped ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ½ cup fresh parsley- chopped 1 cup Panko bread crumbs ¾ cup asiago cheese - grated ¼ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Heat sauté pan, add oil and sauté onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic until soft. Remove from heat to let cool. In a bowl, combine halibut, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, parsley, bread crumbs, asiago, salt and pepper.

Mix in cooled vegetables. Using your hands and a ⅓ cup measuring cup, form mixture into balls then flatten into cakes. Heat a large sauté pan, add a little oil and cook cakes until golden brown, turning once. Makes 12.

Fish Tacos 12 soft 6-inch tortillas - heated 1 lb. halibut - cut into strips ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs - lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons of water 1¼ cups Panko bread crumbs salt and pepper olive oil ¼ head green cabbage - shredded 4 green onions - thinly sliced 2 limes - cut into wedges Pat halibut dry with a paper towel and lightly season. Dredge in flour, egg then bread crumbs. Sauté fish in batches. Serve tacos family-style with following salsa and Sriracha mayonnaise. Serves 4

Mango Salsa 2 mangos - diced 1 cup red onion - diced 1 small jalapeno - seeded and minced ½ bunch cilantro - chopped 1 lime - juiced ¼ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Combine all ingredients.

Sriracha Mayonnaise ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce Combine ingredients.

Halibut Chowder 3 cups potatoes - peeled and diced 4 slices thick-cut bacon - chopped 4 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic - minced ½ cup onion - diced ½ cup red bell pepper - diced ½ cup carrots - grated ½ cup celery - diced ½ cup all-purpose flour 4 cups organic chicken broth 1½ lbs halibut - trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups half-and-half 2 teaspoon fresh thyme - chopped

¼ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper butter pats fresh parsley - minced Boil potatoes until tender. In a soup pot, fry bacon until crisp then transfer to paper towels. Add butter then garlic, onion, bell pepper, carrots and celery; sauté until soft. Stir in flour and broth, bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add potatoes, halibut, bacon and half-and-half. Simmer until fish is cooked and the flavors come together. Garnish with butter and parsley. Serves 4.

SE Alaska exceeded all our expectations and we hope you get the chance to cruise there as well, plus fish for halibut! Please follow our voyages at www.sailblogs.com/ member/sarahjean2 Amanda co-presents Mahina’s Offshore Cruising Seminar in Anacortes, April 7th and April 21st at the Pacific Boat Show in Richmond CA, along with free boat show presentations. Details on www.mahina.com

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ASK THE SURVEYOR

by Tom Averna

Hello Tom, I just had a Catalina 30 sailboat surveyed and have an issue with the value that was noted in the survey. I think it’s too low but when I confronted the surveyor he said that was the market value that he determined to be correct.

I can find other Catalina 30s for sale at more than mine. I’ve done lots of upgrades and added electronics in the last five years. I think it’s cleaner than most as well. The survey found soft spots in the deck and small blisters below the waterline. My question is what is the standard for valuing a boat? Is it an arbitrary figure the surveyor picks out of the sky?

Betty Flagler Portland, OR diesel engines fetch a higher value than inboard gas engines and outboards. If the boat has been re-powered recently, there is an increase in value compared to it’s sister-ship that has not been repowered. How much higher depends on other factors as well. Say the boat has been re-powered but the other systems - such as the rigging, 12 volt wiring, etc. - are below average and need attention, the installation of a new engine will not raise the value to the level of a boat that has all of it’s systems in good order but is still using the original engine.

Some boats retain a higher value over the years, in some cases increasing in value. A Bristol Channel Cutter (BCC) comes to mind as a boat that will hold it’s value longer than most 28’ boats of the same build year. They are very well built boats, probably some of the best built boats I’ve surveyed. But there’s more to it than just being well built. Boats like the BCC have a certain mystique, thanks in part to the way the marketing department has developed the dream of sailing over the horizon on these salty little boats.

Bristol Chanel Cutters do fluctuate in value because some were owner completed and some were built by a company in Canada. It all makes a difference on what the This is a very special boat to the author: his own boats worth.

1969 Allied Seawind. Her sister-ship was the first There are a few other fiberglass sailboat to sail around the world in 1972. With basic factors when placing that reputation, you’d think she would have a high value. a value on a boat. First is the Unfortunately not. These boats have retained a constant year the boat was built. As value, which is less than he paid for her 12 years ago.

I mentioned, the location April 2018 www.48North.com 40 Hi Betty, If you ask me, doing a vessel valuation is the toughest part of a marine survey. If the value is too high the surveyor becomes liable if a problem arose with an insurance claim for damages or replacement. If the value is too low the seller is affected. Valuation is something that surveyors should not, and typically do not, take lightly.

With the help of national pricing guides, real time price information about what the same type of boat has sold for, and other resources for vessel valuation, surveyors usually derive accurate valuations. To complicate matters, boat values are also adjusted for regions across the country. You’ll be happy (if you’re a seller) to know that Pacific Northwest based boat values are generally higher than other parts of the country.

There are parameters that determine value. A well equipped boat with lots of sails and creature comforts will have increased value. Inboard

of the boat will increase or decrease the value. A Catalina 30 in Seattle will likely have a value higher than a Catalina 30 in Miami. The heat and sun (in Miami, not Seattle) will degrade the exterior cosmetic condition more than here. Heat and salt in a warmer environment causes more degradation to systems like the standing rigging, running rigging, and engine as well.

If the boat is in the Great Lakes (fresh water), the value will generally be higher. Fresh water boats do not suffer as much from corrosion or the negative effects of a salt water environment.

There’s usually less wear and tear because the boat’s up north are used maybe five months a year and covered in dry storage the rest of the year.

In years past, the valuation difference between southern boats to Northwest boats created a small business for a few folks. They would find a boat in Florida or California in decent mechanical condition but lacking in cosmetic maintenance; truck it up here; and in some cases make a profit after putting in some elbow grease and doing a minor refit.

One friend of mine used to go to San Francisco and find a fairly well maintained wood Folkboat, put it on a truck, clean it up, advertise it and sell it for three times what he paid for it. The cost of trucking a sailboat across the country has risen quite a bit, however, considerably eating into one’s profit margin.

The yacht designer and boat builder significantly affect how a boat retains value, sometimes even increasing in value over the years. On the other hand, a boat builder or designer

with a questionable reputation may negatively affect a boat’s value. Word spreads quickly around the boating community if a boat has problems and quality is suspect.

A good example of a boat builder building boats for quite a while that retain value or even increase over time is the Hinckley Company. They have a solid design team, excellent boat building methods, and owners who tend to pour lots of money and time in their boats. Even though their boats have a more traditional look, Hinckley has not skipped a beat.

A builder who stays in business for more than ten years is considered a success. Catalina Yachts has flourished for decades. Both Catalina and Hinckley serve their customers well, but there is a difference with retained value between them. Early Catalinas met a very important segment of the market and were decently built. They still sail well, have lots of interior room, have good customer support, and boast a network of hundreds of boats in every region. Hinckley has filled a niche on the upper economic end of boat builders, building fewer

boats and serving a smaller segment.

The economic principles of supply and demand come into play. Lots of Catalinas are on the sales market on any given day, stabilizing or lowering their value. There are fewer Hinckleys for sale both because of price point and scarcity.

Construction material has some valuation rules too. Wood sailboats have surprisingly increased in value, depending on the builder and designer.

Its a smaller market compared to fiberglass boats. A buyer looking for a wood boat isn’t necessary looking for a bargain. They are mostly focused on condition. Some wood boats have a high value due to their history. We all know of boats like Dorade, Jolie Brise and Taliesin. These are wooden boats (and their owners) have become icons in yachting and sailing.

Aluminum boats retain value well if maintained, because of the cost of construction and materials. There were not many aluminum sailboats mass produced, again contributing to market scarcity.

Steel boats are tricky. They are mostly custom built; some good, some

not. There really isn’t a price guide to follow with steel or aluminum.

Condition, equipment and design are the general parameters, and the value of comparable boats may contribute.

Back to your question, it can be hard to tie electronics to value. Electronics are a plus, but not a determining factor, because technology changes rapidly.

It can help the value compared to the same boat that isn’t so well equipped.

Soft spots and blisters can require expensive, often professional repair.

These things probably haven’t been affecting your enjoyment of the boat, but they could be contributing to the valuation more than you might guess.

With so many factors - the age of the boat, the designer, builder, construction materials used, name recognition and reputation, build quality, an ongoing maintenance record, and equipment inventory - valuation is inevitably a tricky part of doing a survey. The amount of, and access to, informational resources and price guides should lead a surveyor to the right zone. Experience certainly helps a lot, too.

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The author (center) with Dee Caffari (left), and NZ VOR sailor, Bianca Cook, at a beach clean up.

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he topic of plastic moments that change pollution is not a new is possible. That time is one. We all know it’s a now. This is the message massive problem and these sailors are taking social media abounds around the globe as they with articles and photos of race. The race village in beaches and sea creatures Auckland exemplifies damaged by plastic these principles with waste. It’s overwhelming. a strong focus on Despite having read such reducing single-use articles, taking a few plastics and recycling. positive steps to avoid In early 2017, the United plastics, and our habit Nations Environment of scooping balloons launched #CleanSeas out of Puget Sound, we with the aim of engaging were unprepared for the individual citizens and reality and subsequent governments in the commitment we felt eradication of marine compelled to make after plastic litter. Throughout

By Michele Rogalin Henderson our recent journey. From the race, village visitors Seattle to Alaska to Central America to yachts arrived in Auckland in the wee are encouraged to sign the pledge for the South Pacific, we have seen plastic hours of the 27th of February in a nail- Clean Seas. Water refill stations and debris in the water. When we visited the biting finish to a 6,100 nautical mile recycle bins are prominently available, uninhabited islands of Ducie Atoll and Leg 6. The Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) is and the message is clear.

Henderson Island, the absolute furthest committed to “harnessing the power of During the Volvo Ocean Race islands from the mainland in the world, sport for good.” Team Vestas 11th Hour festivities, Volvo New Zealand we found them littered with debris, Racing is a Founding Principle Partner sponsored a beach cleanup at the nearly all of it plastic. Seeing sweet with the VOR to raise awareness popular Takapuna beach in Auckland. fluffy baby (endangered) sea birds about plastic pollution and promote (A side note about Volvo cars – they nesting in plastic rubbish on gorgeous sustainable practices. The “11th Hour” have plans to use reclaimed fishing nets tropical islands that rarely have human is a phrase that means the final for their floor mats and recycled plastic visitors was heartwrenching. bottles for their carpets.) Sailors We felt frustrated, sad, and from Vestas 11th Hour Racing, AkzoNobel, Brunel, and Turn profoundly protective all at once. the Tide on Plastic teams showed Sailing from Pitcairn Island up to help. The camaraderie was to Auckland, New Zealand on palpable, as was the commitment rhumbline is around 3,000 nautical that comes with witnessing miles. On our passage over this extensive plastic pollution around vast body of water we did not see the world. It was here that I had a single other boat. We saw no an opportunity to chat with Dee dolphins or whales, and we didn’t Caffari and Bianca Cook from team catch a fish. We saw only a handful Turn the Tide on Plastic. When I of birds the whole way. The one asked Dee, the skipper for Turn the thing we did see on this passage Tide on Plastic and United Nations was plastic, floating by in the sea.

Clean Seas ambassador, to share Our dismay and disappointment the one message she would like to with our observations throughout convey, she said, “When you look at our 16,000 nautical mile journey the problem of plastics as a whole, made the plastic problem personal. it seems insurmountable, but if we We’ve made a commitment to make work together, each person doing a difference, and we’re not alone. their part, it’s possible to make Sailors are leading the way significant change.” She admitted to real change in the way we use “Turn the Tide on Plastic” has a fast boat, but it’s it’s not always easy to avoid plastic, plastic. The Volvo Ocean Race their message about ocean health that excites us!

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while asserting that we need to do everything we can. At this, she paused to pick up another bit of rubbish from the beach and we continued to talk about ways to make a difference.

Bianca is a New Zealand native who consistently promotes alternatives to single-use plastics at home and abroad and was the driving force behind the New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s ban on plastic straws and bags. She spoke with passion about the powerful impact of sailing through the South Atlantic gyre and seeing it strewn with plastic debris and was present when the New Zealand government signed on to the UN Clean Seas campaign’s pledge to rid the seas of plastic. This historic moment took place in the Volvo Ocean Race village in Auckland and was a powerful tribute to the sailors’ message.

The message is getting through to businesses as well. Musto, the official gear supplier of the Volvo Ocean Race, was the first private business to sign the UN Clean Seas pledge. I met David “Ollie” Oliver, the CEO of Musto Australasia, at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. I commented on their “Bag for life” reusable shopping bags, which are made from recycled plastic and have the Clean Seas message and then shared my experience with plastic in the seas. During the passionate discussion that ensued, he proudly shared their success in reducing their use of plastic by 80%. Musto’s commitment is on track to reduce their plastic use by over 11 tons (imagine, the equivalent of over 61,000 plastic bottles) in 2018. Further, they are sharing the message about plastics in the sea and sustainable practices – and

they make great sailing gear!

Another win for sailors!

As the Volvo Ocean Race competitors begin Leg 7 for Itajai, Brazil, they leave Auckland, and all of New Zealand, better off for having delivered their message for Clean Seas.

Can you spot the juvenile endangered sea birds amongst the It has been a plastic rubbish on Ducie Atoll? t re m e n d o u s l y inspiring time for a couple of Seattle UN Clean Seas pledge and take your voyagers who share the same passion commitment to the next level. Talk to for, and commitment to, the sea. people about how they can make a few So, sailors, it’s up to us. Yes, even in changes. Use your dollars to support the environmentally progressive Pacific companies that are taking positive Northwest. Recycling is great, but we steps to reduce or recycle single-use can do better. We encourage you to plastic. Talk to your yacht clubs and have a close look at your use of plastic community organizations about doing and where you might find alternatives. away with single-use plastic and We have done beach cleanups with straws for everyday use and for events. every stop on our voyage. The top What you do matters. With the three things we pick up are straws, sailing community leading the way, as water bottles, and bags. Fortunately, both ambassadors and stewards of the these are easy to avoid with reusable sea, we can make a difference. It’s the shopping bags, your own water bottle, 11th hour, and it’s time to turn the tide and switching to non-plastic straws (or on plastics - for the future of our oceans not using them). and for all of us who depend on it.

If you don’t have one already, pick up a nice PNW coffee tumbler – just about every coffee shop sells them.

Michele & Jon are currently living, Organize destination cruises featuring working, and sailing in New Zealand. Check beach cleanups with other sailors. Host www.callalooblue.com/plasticfreeseas a pub crawl that includes collecting for alternatives to single-use plastics and trash from the streets (before it ends up information about how you can help. in the Salish Sea and beyond). Sign the

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Based out of Leschi Marina, WA, we hold day sails throughout the spring and summer months and do an overnight at Blake Island every summer. It’s good, clean, safe family fun!

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By Alex and Jack Wilken

As we get ready for cruising season, making sure the dinghy is in good shape now can save trouble later. There are a wide variety of dinghies, each with their own advantages, disadvantages, and maintenance procedures. In this article, we will touch on aspects of each dinghy type, and specifically delve into how to repair leaks in inflatables.

First a definition: A dinghy is a type of small boat often carried or towed by a larger vessel. The term is on loan to English, with its origins in Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi. Utility dinghies are usually rowboats or have an outboard motor, but while some are rigged for sailing, they are not to be confused with sailing dinghies which are designed first and foremost for sailing. Dinghies usually range in length from about 6’ to 20’. They can serve as a lifeboat in a pinch, but do not normally fulfill the regulation requirements for a life boat. It should be noted that while true lifeboats are not always required, most of the conditions in which they are not needed assume that there is a dinghy and that it can get you to shore if need be. The simpler definition in normal cruising application could be, “the dinghy is the little boat we use to go to shore, or to get out to our big boat.”

Though there are many variations, there are three common types of dinghy construction: hard, inflatable, rigid bottom inflatables.

Hard dinghies: They come in many shapes, materials, construction methods, and sizes, but the primary advantage of hard dinghies is that

Fig. 1: “A” is an inflatable dinghy deflated rolled up and stored on deck under cover.

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Figure 2: Rigid bottom inflatable in davits. ”A” Rigid V-bottom hull. they generally row and tow better than “B” Drain hole for water. their inflatable counterparts. The exact design and material can greatly change the dinghy’s other characteristics, dinghies, better than other inflatables. such as weight and stability, but hard This has led to them being a favorite dinghies tend to be less stable and design for rescue boats and a popular sometimes heavier than inflatables. tender for larger boats that can easily The major drawback of almost all tow them or effectively store them, hard dinghies is that they can not be since their biggest down side is not folded up for storage, requiring them being easily stowed.

Now, let us look at how to take care to be towed or have space dedicated to of your dinghy. For hard dinghies, this storing them.

Inflatable dinghies: There are depends on the material they are made two basic hull tube designs: solid from. The maintenance will be just as transom or tube all the way around. it is for any other boat of that material.

For inflatable boats, on the other The bottom can be a simple membrane, built-in inflatable floor, hard boards hand, there are specific considerations glued into the floor, or removable to keep them in good shape. If the boat floor boards. The great advantages of is kept inflated, the tubes should be kept inflatables are stability, flotation, light so that they will not go over pressure weight, and storability (Figure 1). The on a hot day nor partially deflate on a boat is also effectively a large fender cold one. Leaving a dinghy partially which makes damage from low speed deflated can damage the glue joints to collision almost a non-factor. The lack the transom and any attachment points of a proper keel and large wetted area for davits or other mounting (Figures makes them hard to row and they do 3.1, 3.2 & 4). If the tubes become over not tow particularly well. The flat inflated, it too can cause leaks.

The biggest enemy of inflatable bottom also makes them not ride as well as a hard, properly shaped hull in boats is UV damage. The two primary materials for inflatables are Hypalon waves.

Rigid bottom inflatables (RIB, and PVC. Hypalon is more UV which stands for Rigid Inflatable Boat): resistant but more expensive. PVC is These boats combine the advantages cheaper, lighter, and does not crease as of a hard, V-hull for a better ride and much from folding. The expected life performance in waves (Figure 2), of a Hypalon boat is generally twice with the lightness, stability and flotation of inflatable hull tubes. They cannot normally be deflated and rolled up for storage like other inflatables but tend to be lighter, safer than other dinghies, and can outperform other hard bottom powerboats.

For Figure 3.1 (left): Transom mounted RIB holding air. Figure towing they tend to 3.2 (right): Transom mounted RIB deflated. Note the greater fall in the middle, not strain on the attachment points (“A”) and joints between as good as some hard rigid bottom and inflatable tubes (“B”) in 3.2.

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that of a PVC one. Boat covers always help extend the life of the boat and are much cheaper to replace (Figure 1). The boat should be kept dry, either with a cover, drain or being pumped out (Figure 2). Letting water sit in the boat will deteriorate any wood parts, grow muck inside, and, if kept on davits, add hundreds of pounds to the boat weight. If left in saltwater, the bottom of the boat will grow marine life just like your big boat but faster because of no bottom paint. Even in fresh water, it will develop a green leafy growth.

The best way to protect an inflatable is to fold it up and pack it away out of the sun till needed. A RIB cannot be stowed as easily, so normally the best thing to do is cover it out of the water.

Whether stored or in use, all the chambers in the tubes should be equally inflated. If one chamber does not hold air, you will need to find the leak or leaks and repair them.

To find leaks, inflate all the chambers and then go over every joint and valve with a solution of soapy water using a spray bottle or sponge.

The soap solution will bubble as air escapes. If you don’t find the leak at the seams, start trying the panels.

With persistence you will find it. If the chamber is losing air, it must come out somewhere.

If the bottom is leaking water, you can find it by hauling the boat out, drying the bottom and filling the boat with enough water to see it coming out. Do not over fill the boat with water when it is out of the water. The weight can damage it.

Once you find the leak, mark it. To repair the leak, you will need a repair kit. Avoid generic inflatable repair kits and rely on kits from the manufacturer of your boat which can be found at most marine hardware stores or your inflatable dealer. The most important thing is that the repair kit matches the material of your dinghy.

A manufacturer might make the same model boat in both Hypalon and PVC. The glue for one will not work for the other. In addition, to the repair kit you will need 100 grit sand paper, rags, scissors, any solvent specified in the directions not included in the kit, masking tape, mixing cups, mixing sticks and chip brushes for the glue and a piece of hard, smooth metal such

as a sturdy spoon.

With the leak marked and the repair kit, tools and supplies in hand, deflate the chamber with the leak, cut out the shape patch you want to apply with the scissors. If possible, the patch should extend two inches beyond the hole in all directions. The patch must be on a flat surface. If the leak is right up against a seam (Figure 5), cut a patch to go tight against the seam to build up a flat surface, then cut another patch to cover the leak. After you have cut and fit the patches, mark around them with pencil, and tape around the patches leaving an ⅛-inch gap for glue preparation and gluing. Read all the directions in the repair kit thoroughly before mixing or applying anything, (preferably twice).

Follow the directions of your repair kit to the letter! Do not try to apply the glue below the specified temperatures. In most cases, you’ll scuff up the surface to be patched and then wipe the area with a solvent like toluene. Some repair kits require you to first wipe the area with the solvent as a cleaner, then reapply a heavier coating to soften the fabric in preparation for gluing. The glue will normally be a two-part form of contact cement. Mix and apply as directed.

Once ready, carefully apply the patch from an edge without trapping air bubbles. Then work from the center towards the edges with the smooth metal. Use as much pressure as possible as contact cement improves

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Figure 5: “A” is a patch covering a whole, damaged panel. its adhesion with increased pressure; have a firm surface behind the patch to be able to apply more pressure.

Normally, the pressure does not need to be maintained as the glue cures. If needed, you can weight it down with a diving weight or other heavy object, or even clamp it between 2 pieces of wood. This same process is used to reapply handles or attachment points, re-bond to the transom, or install new hardware.

For small, almost imperceptible leaks, there is a product called Toob Seal, which is a white liquid designed to be poured into the leaking chamber, and then, once you reflate the boat, move it around as specified so that the liquid will coat the inside of the chambers as it dries and stop the leaks.

The boat needs to be moved several times as the liquid dries. Carefully read and follow the directions making sure before you begin that you can effectively move the boat as necessary and have the time to complete the task in an adequate temperature.

Between these two methods we have been able to successfully maintain and extend the life of several inflatable boats; the patch in this picture (Figure 5) covers the whole panel because it was damaged by a diesel heater exhaust, but the boat keeps going.

As with all things on boats, dinghies involve compromise, perhaps (if nothing else) between the size dinghy we can accommodate and the size we desire. Also ubiquitous on boats (and dinghies), a little maintenance can go a long way towards a longer life and better enjoyment.

Alex and Jack Wilken are professional shipwrights, lifelong cruisers, USCG licensed captains, and are the owners of Seattle Boat Works.

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By Becca Guillote

We had been sailing in the Papagayos for nearly a month when we hauled anchor from Bahia Huevos for the 7-mile trip around the corner to the nearby marina. We had become somewhat accustomed to the persistently unpredictable winds that whip across the skinny waistline of Central America and lurch down the hills to pester any bobbing sailboat ignorant enough to confront this coast in Papagayo season. We were jaded from the brief but intense passages, all punctuated by short choppy salty seas and prolonged gusts in the 30s and 40s, endured under a double reefed main and storm cutter with one hand braced against the dodger.

But the morning of our short trip to the marina, the seas were flat. The trees on the hill stood tall and straight, at rest between their last blustery battle and the next one. Even the clouds in the sky seemed to sigh with relief for a calm morning. The dinghy was in the water from our explorations the previous evening, and we wanted it in the water once we arrived at the marina so that we could give Halcyon a proper fresh water bath. We took off the outboard, but left the dinghy in the water to obediently follow us out of the bay. We should have known better, but we let our guard down, lured by the quiet calm morning.

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Thirty-five minutes later, we were bucking steep seas with a full-throttled engine and a handkerchief of a jib. We were wearing PFDs over our marinaready clothes, drenched in salt spray.

The dinghy had no chance. Just half a mile from the entrance of the marina, the wind caught the bow of the dinghy one last time and flipped it over like a half-cooked pancake in a frying pan.

We hobbled into the marina dragging our dinghy wrong-side-up and vacuum-sealed to the turbulent surface of the water. It took some stressful maneuvering, but we

managed to coerce Halcyon through the wind and into a slip and persuaded the dinghy to release its grip on the deceitful sea. We had been underway for less than two hours, but I felt like I’d been at sea for a week.

Not many cruising boats spend time on the Pacific coast of Central America; perhaps the insanity-inducing Papagayos contribute to their scarcity.

Experiencing these winds alone, it is easy to start to question what you’ve done to deserve such abuse. But the region has also gotten a bad rap along the way. Cruising guides devoted to the area seem primarily there to scare boaters away. One guide starts out with indispensible tidbits like: • “Think 5% drenching rain, 95% blistering sun and 100% humidity… air conditioning is not a luxury” • “Don’t embark on this adventurous route if you’re not healthy, agile or can’t tolerate exercise in high heat and humidity” • “Don’t expect consistency from one country to the next – not even from one port to the next” • “For personal protection, consider a flare pistol, spear gun, pepper spray or mace (requires training). My personal favorite is a sling shot and a pocket of marbles” That doesn’t really inspire confidence and a sense of wonder about a place.

Luckily, we are witnessing a shift as more cruisers find themselves south of the Tehuantepecs and loving it. The word is spreading that the reward

Speaking with Dietmar and deciding to join the Posse!

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is worth battling these tenacious in to repair a ripped up mainsail to struggle more tolerable, even comical. winds and optional mace training. disclosing where to find the fastest As the Papagayos settle down and The coastline is stunning, with steep Wi-Fi in town, the cohesive spirit is rainy season rolls over us, perhaps we volcanic cliffs and dramatic rock spires, palpable among the Posse boats we will discover another round of reasons secluded white sand beaches backed by have met so far. to stay away from Central America. miles of national park, estuaries full of Perhaps the best part about joining Or perhaps, as a community, we will old growth mangroves and thousands the Posse has been the evenings spent discover new friendships, explore new of birds. The people are cheerful and regaling Papagayo stories. Several places, and appreciate all that rain for accommodating, many interested in boats have blown up a sail, a single- nourishing the lush green forests that practicing their English with you, hander had to dive under his lurching climb straight up from the sea.

Becca and John enjoying a few more others determined to ensure you have boat in the middle of the night to clear the best possible experience in their a fishing net invisible among the sharp months on “Halcyon” before leaving for a country. Amenities for cruisers are not seas, and countless hats have been Northwest Passage transit with the Esarey nearly as rare as they used to be and donated to the Papagayo gods. This family on “Dogbark!” Follow them at the paperwork shuffle is getting easier. collective sense of suffering makes the www.halcyonwandering.com/ This year, two veteran cruisers, Dietmar and Suzanne, are determined to put Pacific Central American cruising on the map, so to speak.

After spending seven and a half years cruising through the South Pacific and and with it, the need for seasonal maintenance. a short break back in the states, Dietmar and Suzanne are sailing their Lagoon 440 catamaran, Carinthia, down the coast. In Mexico, over cheap beers in gently swaying cockpits, an idea took shape. Dietmar noticed that plenty of cruisers dream of heading further south, but something holds them up Why or charter – weather or safety fears a lack in of the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia and Alaska? community in Mexico.

So Few keeps placesthem on earth combine the safety of cruising protected waters with the sheer natural why not eliminate the barriers?

Form beauty found in this region. The diversity of cruising destinations is awe inspiring. a group for those heading south that reports on weather, keeps a lookout, and unites as a community.

It’s called the Panama Posse, and it’s been an astounding success. The mission is simply to support each other, provide safety in numbers, share accurate data, and offer camaraderie for anyone sailing through Central America. Dietmar anticipated 15 to 18 boats would sign up. Instead, in its inaugural year, there are 62 boats in the Posse, spread from Barra de Navidad to the Panama Canal, from the Galapagos to Jamaica. In this way, cruisers learn from each other which anchorages are protected from the Papagayos, if the water is potable at the marina, the lat/ long for the best spot to land a dinghy, www.seaviewboatyard.com or the name and number of an Englishspeaking tour guide.

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t’s the “Coming Out Party” of the year! It’s the day to lay all of your cards on the table. It’s definitely time to catch up with friends after long cold winter. Each year in March, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle hosts the Center Sound Series, starting with the Blakely Rock Race. New boats, sails, and crew lists are unveiled for the first time. What is that new green boat in the fleet? It looks comfortable, and it’s able to hang with us upwind!

How many boats are going to hoist a new yellow kite, courtesy of an accidental overstock of yellow fabric at one particular local loft? Who got which sails this year, and who has a new rating? It’s all part of the fun that is the Blakely Rock Race each year. All that and a tour of the central Puget Sound, usually with a solid breeze and a fresh dusting of snow in the hills.

While we expected a fading breeze during the race, in fact we had 15 knots all day, up to 20 on the run.

The tide prediction called for an ebb going with us to the north mark, with a low at noon. Pending upwind speed, it might be just in time for the turn. Sunshine, breeze and tide, all favorable for the better part of the day. Somebody pinch us!

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don’t get beat up too badly on the run.

Keeping our division where we could cover was next to impossible. Twelve boats with twelve different ideas, spread to the corners like herding kitty cats. By the time we arrived at the north mark, we had a pretty good jump on our known competition. We had some breathing room to consider our options on the run. Speaking of a jump on the competition, Kowloon was the first one around the mark by a country mile. With a white kite and a red lighting stripe across the middle there was no doubt who it was, and then no other kites for a while. I think everyone else on the course was more excited for them than they were about it. I suppose it follows my rule: if you end up in first place try to act like you’ve been there before. However, it does not follow my other rule, which is that Stephanie Schwenk tosses daffodils in honor of Kelly O’Neil.

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you might as well cheer while you’re ahead because there is no guarantee that it’s going to last. I’m a complex person, but anyway.

Back to the run. We arrived at the mark too early for the tide change and had to make a decision. The majority of the boats ahead of us went to the west side. However, the brain trust on Here&Now, Gaucho, and Dos gybed and went east and lured us into their wily ways. Sachem followed us and spooked the herd our way, but we still had a nagging feeling that we should be going west, and off we went on the other gybe. Indecision may or may not be our problem, as Jimmy Buffet would say. The middle is not where you wanted to be, and boats that stuck with one shore or the other dominated over those of us with a failure to commit. The breeze was building, and hovered around 18 knots for the majority of the run.

The trouble with 18 knots is that it’s in the grey area between a jib and a genoa, and it’s a big difference which one you pick. Indecision continued, and we swapped out to our #3 only to swap back to the #2 just before the rock. Poor bow guys.

We appreciate you!

At Blakely Rock, many boats kept the tradition to honor our friend Kelly O’Neil. Daffodils were once again spread around the Rock, and we paused briefly among the total chaos of difficult last minute gybes, douses, discussion of jib

halyard tension and not running aground, to spread a little love across the water. We remember and miss you, Kelly.

The beat back to Shilshole was pretty straight forward. We all marched to the Magnolia shore, aiming for three mile rock. Sail choice was important, as was hiking and laying on the backstay. You had to keep the lane open, because you didn’t want to tack. With new sails on many boats, it was an arms race and you were fortunate if you ordered your new arsenal of sails early enough to have them ready. We tacked up the beach, and held it as close as we dared at West Point. When we arrived at the point, we took it closer than the boats ahead of us and saw the boats behind us cut the corner even narrower. Someone was bound to find the limit, but it wasn’t us. At least on that day. The finish felt a bit like a pursuit race, with boats of all shapes, sizes, and speeds arriving at the same time. Must have been hectic for the race committee, thanks guys!

Winners of the day include the T-bird Selchie in Division 1. In

Spinnakers rounding Blakely Rock.

Division 2, it had to have been close but Cherokee aced out Kowloon for the top spot, followed by the mighty Moore 24 Morphine. Division 3 featured the black boat Here&Now on top, followed by nemesis Gaucho, and then Kiwi Express. In the J-105 fleet, Last Tango returned to the top of the order, and then More Jubilee and Panic on the podium. Dos was uno in Division 5 and tres in Overall in front of the Wauquiez cousins Different Drummer and Red Sky. Perpetual favorite Sachem finished first in Division 6, then Nefarious and personal favorite Bravo Zulu. Division 7 is the fast PHRF class

of the series, and Ballistic got the win in Division and Overall. Joyride was second in class and Overall, and Ace completed the big boat podium.

Freda Mae flew hulls to a first in the Multihull fleet for the day. Top spots in the ORC Class went to TP52s Glory and Smoke, followed by Jam. Saving the best for last, the Casual Class was out there sharing the water and building the sport. Trophies went to LaReve, Miss Mayhem, and Vivace, in that order.

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Scatchet Head Race

ometimes a great experience is S more about exceeded expectations than objective reality. Such was the case for this year ’s Scatchet Head Race, the second of Center Sound Series races hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle. How many times have we done this race in the past few years when it’s blowing dogs off chains? It’s always epic for Scatchet Head, right? Well, not this year.

As the boats made their way out to the course, we had a crew meeting in the cockpit of Glory, John Buchan’s TP52. We hit the highlights of wind, current, and the likelihood of a shortened course. There was sailable breeze at that hour, but our tactician, Scott Smith, said, “Today is one of those rare days when all the weather models are pretty much in agreement: this northerly breeze should peak around 10:30, go all the way to nothing, and it might fill in this afternoon.” No one complained, it was a sunny day in March.

PRO Charley Rathkopf had seen those demoralizing forecasts too, and had a wise solution - a two lap course in which the first lap went through the finish line, so we could finish after one if the breeze was dying. So, Scatchet Head 2018 did not actually go to the Scatchet Head buoy on the southern tip of Whidbey, it went upwind to Point Wells, south to the West Point buoy, upwind through the finish line back to a mark near Spring Beach, once more around West Point, and back to the finish.

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Participation has been very good for Center Sound this year, and 80 boats made for a busy and colorful starting area. Starts were done in “chase” fashion, with the slowest boats beginning first.

Shortly after the start, the current started ebbing. Despite this, most of the boats headed to the east shore north of Meadow Point. As we tacked our way up to Edmonds, the center of the Sound was paying off in the big boat fleet. The combination of current and pressure out there had the boats that stayed out a bit longer chugging their way to weather. The morning breeze had some shifts, however, and staying in phase with the oscillations was key. As we approached the first windward mark, we were in full chase-start-chockablock with boats from other classes above and below and ahead and behind. We were fortunate that the layline run-up gave a little separation, so we didn’t pinwheel our way around, and had a smooth rounding and hoist.

After the rounding, a little eastward shift and the current relief made an early jibe the move; and in our fleet, the earlier the better.

Another TP52, Smoke, got inside of us with a jibe-set and made gains. The run was pleasant. There weren’t a lot of passing lanes, but the conditions were great for a deep VMG mode: pole back for the symmetrical boats, and asymmetrical boats had tacklines eased and windward heel. Flat water and ten knots means low and slow!

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On Glory, we couldn’t shake Smoke through most of the leg, and it wasn’t until we managed a very sneaky jibe toward the beach along Discovery Park that we got more than a couple of boat lengths of separation.

Once we were around West Point and we “meat” were back on the rail, the chatter began about the breeze.

It was quiet, so as not to jinx it, the way you don’t talk about a no-hitter in baseball. In hushed tones, “What time is it? Wow, noon? There’s still breeze!” From here through the end of the race, every ten minutes that the wind held was like an unexpected gift that yielded a fist bump or a grinning ‘can-you-believe-it?’ shake of the head. When it actually built slightly and locked into a less shifty northerly direction, we were flabbergasted.

And thrilled.

We sailed through the finish at the end of the first lap, and it was clear that Charley would send us for the second loop. With 10-12 knots of steady breeze and consistent current, there was less strategy and more focus on boat speed during the final lap. Focus was difficult, as we were distracted by the ebullience of an surprise summery sail in early spring with sterling visibility bringing out Rainier, Baker, and the snowcapped Olympics.

It was striking to see how the conditions and the race course brought out the best sailing from the most accomplished sailors. Our 48° North Top 25 #1 Boat for 2017, Erik Kristen’s J/105 More Jubilee, finished first overall. In fact, seven of the overall top ten in this year ’s Scatchet Head Race were on the 48°N Top 25 list last year. Podium spots were frequently separated by only a minute or two on corrected time, but even more fun than that were the boats finishing super close in elapsed times. Some of those inclass duels, like the one between Carl Buchan’s Madrona and Charlie Macauley’s Absolutely, had boats finishing in real time with fewer than 30 seconds separating them.

Pretty close after almost 25 miles.

We expected so little; we got so much. Scatchet Head 2018 delivered!

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Anacortes YC Tulip Regatta April 7-8

The Race to Alaska (R2AK), the engineless race for rowers, paddlers, and sailors, registration deadline is April 15. Starting in Port Townsend, Washington, on June 14, and finishing in Ketchikan, Alaska, the 750 mile race through the Inside Passage challenges entrants with squalls, killer whales, and tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles per hour.

Based on the hardest kind of simplicity, R2AK is entirely self-

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supported, with no supply drops, and offers nothing in the way of a safetynet. Any boat without an engine can enter, and there are no classes or handicaps. First prize is $10,000.

Second prize is a set of steak knives.

The 2018 racer application packets are located at R2AK.com For more information about the Race to Alaska, please contact our esteemed Race Boss, Daniel Evans, at raceboss@r2ak.com

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This fun-filled early-season regatta features two days of bouy racing in Fidalgo Bay and is always a great tune-up event for crews and skippers in PHRF and one-design fleets. As always, AYC will host a Salmon BBQ dinner on Saturday night along with great tunes and other shenanigans at the club.

Come one, come all! The more the merrier in the annual Run for the Tulips at AYC. For information check: www.anacortesyachtclub.org

Deadline For Race to Alaska Registration April 15

The Sloop Tavern Yacht Club invites you to join the 38th annual Blakely Rock Benefit Race. Last year, 117 boats registered and STYC raised a record breaking $18,000 through raffle ticket sales for items donated from area businesses.

This year we are delighted to again be partnered with The Sailing Foundation, which supports youth sailing programs, scholarships, and grants as well as safety at sea seminars.

The skippers meeting and breakfast will be held downstairs at Seattle Corinthian Yacht Club (breakfast at 8:00am and meeting at 9:30am). There will be some raffle items available at breakfast as well as the usual raffles after the race at Sloop Tavern. This year, the race is dedicated to the loving memory of Carol Pearl. Carol was an STYC member for 39 years, a twoterm past Commodore, a very active board member, our club historian, champion, mentor, and friend; and she was involved in organizing the Blakely Rock Benefit Race for as long as anyone can remember. So come out and join us for this iconic race from Shilshole Bay Marina to Blakely Rock.

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May your joys be as deep as the oceans, your troubles as light as its foam, and may you find a sweet breeze wherever you roam.

The Islands Race wraps up the South Sound Series every year with a trip up and back down Colvos Passage from beautiful Gig Harbor.

It’s a social event because you all raft up together on the same city dock in the morning, and no Islands Race is complete without a trip to the Tides.

Occasionally, we are blessed with the luck of the Irish when the race lands on St Patrick’s Day. This was one of those years, and this race report shall be told in Irish Proverbs.

If there is a way into the woods, there is also a way out.

The current in Colvos Passage famously runs north at all times, but with a tide change predicted conveniently at noon and building breeze forecasted, we all stood a chance of finishing well before the last black and tan was poured. And that is exactly what happened. Your boat will bring you where your heart is, unless it’s the start line and you were OCS. In that case, you’ll just be chasing rainbows. The boats who started early had more current than wind, and if you were over, then sadly so was your race.

didn’t stop a lot of boats from going to the Vashon shore, but indeed you wanted to be on the Kitsap side this year. There’s nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse. For some boats, this was especially true at the north mark. It was a westerly-northerly-

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easterly-southerly convergence, and it was a parking lot. Some boats got spun out to the corners, and some boats shot the gap and came out clean. Sadly, some boats swapped gel coat. Castles are built one stone at a time, and victories are built one tack at a time. We did 37 of them on the way back to Gig Harbor. The beach is where you wanted to be. Tack early and often.

There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be!

Of the good ships that ruled the sea at the Islands Race, the top spot went to our very own band of lucky leprechauns on the Evelyn 26, Nimbus.

And speaking of friendships, ours has been a long one, sailing together since we were teenagers at Seattle Yacht Club back in the 80s. In case it seemed like a “little boat day,” second overall went to Gig Harbor ’s very own J-145, Jam. Third went to the J-29, Slick, while the division winners include String Theory, Grace E, Helios, and Sidewinder. In the ever popular cruising divisions, Koosah and Merry Maker took first. Nimbus took home the Series Overall, and the Team trophy went to the Three Tree Yacht Club team of Nimbus, Equus and Chinook. Thanks to the South Sound Series hosts for helping us get through the winter months, and welcoming spring.

by Stephanie Schwenk photos by Jan Anderson results on page 54

Sidney North Saanich YC Patos Island Classic Yacht Race April 14-15 This is our 37th year and with Blackline Marine Inc. (boat repair and rigging company in Sidney) signing on as title sponsor, we anticipate a great turnout. For more information visit: https://patosislandrace.com

Three Tree Point YC Pursuit Race April 21

CYC Seattle Hobie Fleet 95 Sailing Classes Puget Sound Spring Regatta May 12 April 14-15: Small Boats Hobie Fleet 95 will be hosting two April 21-22: Big Boats one-day sailing classes concurrently Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s PSSR will be two consecutive weekends in April. Small one design/centerboard boats will be April 14-15, and the larger boats will be April 21-22. Races are open to One Design, PHRF and IRC Fleets of all experience levels. For info and to register, call CYC at (206) 789-1919 or go to www.cycseattle.org

at Sail Sand Point in Seattle. Hobie 101 is for the newbie sailor wanting to experience beach catamaran sailing, while Hobie 102 is designed for the more experienced Hobie sailor interested in racing. Pre-registration is recommended. For info contact: Hobie 101: Tim Web, (360) 310-0038 or tim.webb@yahoo.com Hobie 102: Peter Nelson, (206) 992-6637 or nelson.peter1@live.com

All racers should finish within minutes of each other so all can participate in the After Race Party.

Visit: TTYPC.org

Seattle Yacht Club Tri Island Series April 28 Smith Island Race May 12 Vashon Island Race June 2 Blake Island Race

Check: www.seattleyachtclub.org

Eastsound Spring Sailing Regatta April 28-29 The first Annual Eastsound Spring Sailing Regatta, sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club and Ullman Sails, will be in East Sound Orcas Island. At least three divisions are planned for PHRF, Martin 242 One-Design, Santa Cruz 27 fleet, and cruising boats. Planned racing includes both buoy and distance courses. Mooring and lodging are available through Rosario Resort and there are plenty of activities for nonsailors to enjoy too. Camping is close by in Moran State Park. Call Jimmy Roser at (360) 376-3236. www.48North.com

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Oregon Offshore International Race May 10-13 C o r i n t h i a n Ya c h t C l u b o f Portland is proud to announce the 42nd Oregon Offshore International Race. The 193 nautical mile race will start off the mouth of the Columbia Bar, finishing at the entrance to Victoria Harbour, BC. Oregon Offshore is a qualifying race for the Vic-Maui. Check: www.oregonoffshore.org

‘Round Whidbey May 19-20 Oak Harbor Yacht Club invites sailors to this 65nm sailboat race around beautiful Whidbey Island.

Starting outside Deception pass and ending in Oak Harbor, www.ohyc.org

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Swiftsure International Yacht Race May 26-27 The Royal Victoria Yacht Club extends a cordial invitation to monohull and multihull yacht owners to come to Victoria for Swiftsure’s 75th annual race. All race courses begin and end in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Monohull yacht racers may choose from four long courses and five oneday races, including the Legends of Swiftsure for classic race yachts.

Multihull yacht racers may choose one of two overnight courses - Cape Flattery Race (to Neah Bay and back) and Juan de Fuca Race (to Clallam Bay and back).

Swiftsure...Always A Challenge.

Register: www.swiftsure.org/ registration

Race Results Gig Harbor Islands Race Boat

Skipper PL Sail PHRF 2 1 18 JAM Bill Fox 2 USA27 Kahuna Jenny Leitzinger 3 3909 Absolutely Charlie Macaulay PHRF 3 1 69087 String Theory Robert King 2 46720 Bravo Zulu Denny Vaughan 3 22 Tigger Cody Pinion 4 248 Tantivy Stuart Burnell Equus Dean Conti 5 60919 6 25064 Korina-Korina Jon Knudson 7 82 McSwoosh Don Waterhouse 8 161 Jeopardy Edward Pinkham PHRF 4 1 40622 Grace E Brian White 2 29179 Leucothea Bruce Gage Great White Dan Wierman 3 18320 4 42183 Black Dog Bill Pessemier 5 77707 Darkside Nicholas Leede PHRF 5 1 33 Helios David James PHRF 6 1 59718 Sidewinder Mike Jones Dulcinea Matthew Gardner-Brown 2 174 3 49241 Scimitar Branden Raftery PHRF 7 1 69299 Slick Christine Nelson 2 73392 Bodacious J Rosenbach Folie a Deux Jeff Johnson 3 79182 4 79052 Les Chevaux Blancs G. Kells-Murphy PHRF 8 1 77058 Nimbus Mark Harang Suddenly Tom Davis 2 59298 Cherokee Peter Stewart 3 29456 4 47222 Dulcinea Patrick Robinson Cruising NFS 1 39110 Koosah Dave Knowlton Emma Lee Bob Butts 2 5421 Earth’s Edge Denis Vannier 3 ISC 37 Sheet Music Brad Slayton 4 69259 4 32 Bailey Kelly Bethards Commodore FS 1 97545 Merry Maker Bill Harter Felicita Ralph Vendeland 2 52953 White Squall Roger Deitz 3 9678 4 1020 Snowbird Ed Josberger Second Wind Stephanie Arnold 5 59405 6 18715 Blue Max Charles Hendrick

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2018 SARC Changes As changes come about, we will update our online calendar and www.48North.com/SARC Added: April 28-29: Seattle YC Smith Island, not Protection Island April 28-29: OIYC East Sound Spring Regatta June 4: Race to Alaska June 23-24: SNW J/Fest October 6: OIYC Benson Cup Updated: October 21: Sloop Tavern YC Race Your House Seattle Area Weekday Series 4/3 - 9/19 BYC Tuesday Dinghy Series 4/4 - 8/22 BYC Keelboat Series 4/10 - 9/11 CYCS Lake Tuesday 4/11 - 9/12 CYCS Lake Wednesday 4/11 - 9/12 CYCS Sound Wednesday 4/12 - 9/13 CYCS Sound Thursday 5/8 - 9/4 Duck Dodge (Tuesdays) 8/3 - 8/24 SNW Friday Sail Fest

6 Shiva J/92S Natalie Pryde 8 6 Quest 30 Al Johnson 7 8 7 Charlotte 8 Helios Beneteau 36.7 David James 11 7 9 Fortuna C&C 115 David De Lanoy 6 dnc CYC Seattle Blakely Rock & Scatchet Head Races 10 Gusto Swan 441 Holm Albrecht 10 12 1 Class 11 re-Quest Express 37 Alex Wetmore dnc 9 PL Boat Boat Sail # BR SH 12 Overtime Ross 930T Julie Renick 9 dnc 1 Selchie Thunderbird Kwadwo Copeland 1 2 13 Solution J/35 Tyson Varosyan 12 11 2 Smilin’ Jack Morgan 27 John Wade dnc 1 14 Darkside Shock 35 Nicholas Leede dnc 10 3 Midnight Escape Kirby 25 Borge Ellingsen 4 3 6 Class 4 Mångata Catalena 380 S Zeliadt / E Olson 3 4 1 Sachem Peterson 44 Bill Buchan 1 1 Cal 2-34 Dan Tedrow 2 dnc 2 Bravo Zulu Beneteau 40.7 Denny Vaughan 3 2 5 Resolute 2 Class 3 Tantivy J/109 Stuart Burnell 6 3 1 Kowloon Olson 911 Ken Chin 2 1 4 with Grace J/120 Chris Johnson 4 5 2 Cherokee Cal 33 Peter Stewart 1 3 5 Shada J/109 Jerry Woodfield 7 6 3 Morphine Moore 24 Kandace Farley 3 2 6 Nefarious Farr 30 Dan Randolph 2 dnc Aphrodite 101 Megan Kogut 5 5 7 Lodos J/109 Tolga Cezik 9 7 4 Elixir 5 Reckless J/80 John Sezer 4 7 8 Anarchy FT 10 Tom Ward 8 8 6 Taj Mahal J/80 dnc 4 9 Izakaya FT 10 Ian Christenson dnc 4 7 Mata Hari Catalina Mk II 36 Jeff Blyth 6 8 10 Bat Out Of Hell Farr 30 Lance Staughton 5 dnc 8 Wizard J/27 Leo Morales dnc 6 11 Luna Hanse 455 Mary Stoll 10 9 9 Wind Dancer Tartan 3800 Chris McMuldroch 7 9 12 Windsprint Dehler 38C Tom Raxchko dnc 10 3 Class 13 Gray Wolf Custom RM Jeanne Goussev 11 dnc 1 Here & Now J/29M Pat Denney 1 1 7 Class 2 Kiwi Express Farr 1020-2 Reinhard Freywald 3 2 1 Madrona Custom 40’ Carl Buchan 4 1 3 Gaucho Ross 930 John Cahill 2 4 2 Joy Ride J/122E John Murkowski 2 4 4 Madame Pele Davidson 29 Tom Andrewes 4 3 3 Ace Farr 395 P Shorett / Z Burzycki 3 3 5 Kinetics Nordic 44 Brad Greene 5 5 4 Absolutely Farr 39 ML Charlie Macaulay 5 2 6 Vela Volta Bavaria 35 Steve Kirsch 6 6 5 Ballistic Melges 32 Brad Cole 1 8 7 Ronin Olson 29 David Reams 7 7 6 Hamachi J/125 Dougherty/Andrews 6 5 8 SKANA II Sabre 386 Philippe Lindheimer 8 8 7 Freja Aerodyne 43 Jonathan Cruse 7 7 9 Gratitude Hanse 415 David Barnes 9 9 8 Firefly Morris Bob Strong ret 6 10 OxoMoxo Swan 391 Doug Frazer 10 dnc 9 Javelin 1D35 Robert Blaylock 8 9 4 Class 8 Class 1 More Jubilee J/105 Erik Kristen 2 1 1 Green Flash Catamarran James Miller 2 1 2 Last Tango J/105 Jim Geros 1 4 2 Freda Mae Corsair 31R Vincent Depillis 1 dnc 3 Jaded J/105 Chris Phoenix 4 3 3 Ruf Duck Farrier F9R Jeff Oaklief 3 2 4 Panic J/105 Chuck Stephens 3 5 9 Class 5 Delirium J/105 Jerry Diercks dnc 2 1 Glory TP 52 John Buchan 1 1 6 Paladin J/105 D Schlick/M Killebrew 7 7 2 Smoke T52 Steve Travis 2 2 7 Moose Unknown J/105 John Aitchison 5 dnc 3 JAM J/160 Bill Fox 3 4 J/105 Tom Kerr dnc 6 4 Mist TP 52 Steve Johnson 4 5 8 Corvo 9 Puff J/105 Steve Summers 6 dnc 5 Crossfire RP55 Lou Bianco ret 3 10 Avalanche J/105 Jeremy Boynes 8 8 6 Eye Candy Farr 395 Jim Marta 6 6 5 Class 7 Ocelot Fox 44 Ben&Jen Glass 5 dnc 1 Different Drummer Wauquiez C. 40s Charles Hill 2 1 Casual Class 2 Dos Sierra 26 Brad Butler 1 2 1 Miss Mayhem San Juan 24 Melissa Davies 2 1 3 Elusive C&C 115 Jeff Whitney 4 3 2 Le Reve Beneteau Oceani Michael Breivik 1 dnc 4 Red Sky Wauquiez C45s Will Blakemore 3 5 3 Abemndstern Catalina 30 Rob Hodge 4 2 5 Tahlequah J/35 Don & George Leighton 5 4 4 Vivace Beneteau 36s7 Joseph Mckinstry 3 3 7 69496 7 67826 7 V004

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1976 MORGAN 38’ SLOOP Center cockpit, Perkins diesel, two jibs, one main.

Moored in beautiful Lake Washington. Please call for more information and details. Phone: (206) 362-7854.

Asking $10,000, OBO. 6173

38’ PANDA - LAKE UNION SLIP 1983 Panda s/v Restless, $80K. South Lake Union slip lease with liveaboard option available. Proven bluewater boat - Google: Cruising World Panda 38. Exceptionally comfortable and beautiful boat. Current condition good for sailing Puget Sound. Would need some system upgrades for her next offshore adventure. Email us at restlessp38@gmail.com for more info and a visit.

CLEAN, 1993 CATALINA 42 MK1 Lovingly maintained, stable, northwest cruising boat.

Large quiver of new Doyle sails, including StackPack main with lazy jacks. New full Garmin electronics suite, new dodger, new Max-Prop. New running rigging. New LED light system inside and out. Marine Kinetics wind generator w/ remote battery monitoring. New Raymarine autopilot. Turnkey! Email: shawnccmotley@gmail.com 6321

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DOWNEAST 38 KETCH Downeast 38 ketch in Mazatlan. 86 year old owner living here 23 years and needs to sell. Comfortable liveaboard, endless sunshine, and cheap living! $80 dental crowns, $15 fillings, and $5 bottles of rum! Seriously reduced to $19,500. More info at panamajackmzt@yahoo.com

SALAR 40 1966 fiberglass Moody Salar. Center cockpit, full keel.

Watermaker, solar, autopilot, fully insulated. $69,000 CAD. Silva Bay. Contact for more information! Either via (604) 338-2397 or Alexkaorules@yahoo.com

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1981 Cascade 27 $14,000

KIRBY 25 #127 made by Mirage Yachts, known as the Canadian J/24. Great racer, comes with 1995 Marine cradle trailer, Johnson 9.9 HP, new main and lots of extras. Moored at Delin Docks, Tacoma. Moorage rights are fully transferable. Turnkey and you're in the sailing game! $5,000 for everything. Call Ben at (253) 576-7760.

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Beautifully maintained, fully equipped sailboat. Single reef main, 2 jibsroller furler, spinnaker with pole, 2003 Yanmar diesel, VHF, 3G radar, heater. New halyards, rigging, bottom paint. Slip is transferable. For sale by the Community Boating Center, an educational nonprofit. Donations support youth sailing!

Contact Greg at 360-714- 8891 or greg@boatingcenter.org for more info! www.48North.com

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COOPER 37 PILOTHOUSE SLOOP Equipped for solo sailing with both main and jib furling.

Bow power thruster, Anderson winches, hydraulic steering, Volvo Penta 55 HP diesel. Only 900 hours.

Lying Poulsbo. $59,500. More info and details available at (360) 697-4448 or luckypierre35@gmail.com 5420

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Kettenburg PC32 $32,900

Launched in San Diego in 1948, Orion #68 underwent a large restoration by Baird Boat Works of Port Townsend, WA in 2006. Orion is as competitive today as she was 60 years ago.

Mahogany planks--some new, over steamed oak frames--all sistered. Updated rigging with Schaefer and Harken blocks. Lots of bronze hardware and varnish. Very minimal systems, but she makes up for it with volumes of class. Needs paint, varnish, and a new halyard to be out racing again.

Contact Kris at 360-379-5807 kris@nwmaritime.org

Boats For Sale

Boats For Sale

1995 CATALINA 42’ The Catalina 42 - one of the most popular and best selling sailboats ever. S/V Spirit is set up for Pacific Northwest cruising with a full cockpit enclosure, upgraded radar, AIS, autopilot, cabin heat, and solar panels. She is the preferred two-cabin Pullman-berth model. She has davits for her included Achilles 9.5’ tender with an Edson outboard motor-mount and lift for the 5 HP Mercury outboard. Additional 20 gallon fuel tank extends her cruising range. New (2017) boom & bow tent keeps her well-protected in the winter months.

Lovingly cared for and the pictures accurately show that she is in exceptional condition! See website for more info: http://catalina42-spirit.com/

CUSTOM 48’ SAILING CATAMARAN Taj is a professionally built custom catamaran built in Port Townsend, Washington, to the plans of Australian designer Tony Grainger. She is thoroughly equipped, maintained, and ready for the South Pacific. Lying Marina Palmira, La Paz, Mexico. Price: $545,000 www.catamarantaj.com More information and photos available at in.the.wind@icloud.com 6295

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44 EDSON SCHOCK 1956 Lydia, built by Chapman in Costa Mesa, California.

Same owner for past 17 years. Wood construction.

Mercedes diesel. New mast and rigging in 2007. Master Mariner Regatta winner. Complete maintenance records available. Located in Alameda, California. $55,000.

Ask for Tom Corkett at (714) 322-1667.

1974 WESTSAIL 32 #255 It’s time. She served as a fun, comfortable, and safe platform for our family since 2001. Daughter now in university and wife wants a tire yacht (will tow a motorcycle trailer :). New sail suit, plus. Perkins 1-408 runs fine. New Lewmar skylight, propane system, bowsprit, compression post.... much more. Ready to be used. 7’ hard dinghy available. Located in Anacortes. $42,000. More info at (360) 202-8611 or via email at danjuan.sanjuanenterprise@gmail.com Full specs at westsail.com S/V Hunter.

CAPE GEORGE 36 Millie is a fully yard built Cape George 36, launched in Port Townsend in 1978. She has been impeccably maintained with regular and substantial updates including engine, sails, standing rig, electronics, wiring, thru hulls, gel-coat and much more. Price is $120,000.

For full details, contact information and many photos visit... http://capegeorge36millie.weebly.com 6334

2012 MACGREGOR 26M This powersailer is bristol shipshape. Little salt time.

Professionally maintained. Loaded ready to cruise.

Suzuki 60 HP, main, 150 furling genoa, cruising spinnaker with douser. Two 12 gallon fuel tanks, shore power, electronics, cockpit canvas, trailer, plus much more. You won’t find a nicer, cleaner, and turnkey 26M anywhere in the area. For more photos and information please email us at rjcopin@comcast.net today!

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1978 TARTAN 34C Wind Song's specifications and amenities: 34 feet LOA, beam 10 feet. Traditional interior with new table and cabinet. Atomic 4 engine (inboard, gasoline). Fuel system refurbished 2014, new oil pressure sensor, new filter and wiring, professionally cleaned fuel tank.

Raymarine Chartplotter, autopilot, actuator, and depth sounder. New roller furling 135% jib, lazy jacks and Nature's Head composting toilet in 2016. West Marine inflatable, new bottom paint (2 coats) and centerboard repair in 2017. New bimini in 2013, and restitched with Gore-Tex thread in 2018. Propane stove w/oven, cockpit cushions new in 2013 and interior upholstery in good condition. Asking $24,000. Lying Everett, WA. Contact Harley at (425) 280-9948 or clarkharley37@gmail.com 6327

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1974 CAL 2-27 Exceptional condition, fully equipped liveaboard.

12 HP Farymann diesel, Garmin 4208, radar, solar panels, frigerator, Autohelm, front and rear windlasses, furler, downrigger, inflatable, 3.5 HP Mercury. Edmonds U4, (425) 778-2087 or (425) 275-7368. $15,000. Will consider pickup for trade.

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32’ CUTTER 1977 Strong offshore hull design. New standing rigging, 300’ anchor chain & windlass, seacocks, prop & cutlass bearing, Garmin GPS, refrigerator. Farymann engine in solid condition. Needs lifelines, deck paint, interior headliner. Great liveaboard and sailing vessel. Asking $17,000 OBO. Located in Everett, WA. (425) 761-5653.

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Boats For Sale

40’ CUSTOM PIVER VICTRESS TRIMARAN Diesel range, stainless tanks, 90 gallon pressure water system with hot shower. Hollow Spruce masts.

Full battened main and mizzen sails. 25 HP Mercury outboard and one spare. Also includes GPS, fathometer, barometer, and VHF. South Pacific veteran. Good liveaboard. $14,000 OBO. Call (206) 463-2637.

KETTENBURG 50 Located in the Seattle area. $85,000. Marionette has been owned, restored and maintained by me for 18 years. Selling only because I’ve grown too old for her.

More at yachtworld.com, search for “Kettenburg 50” or email me at agmagee@ix.netcom.com

PNW-BASED HARBOR 20 This Schock-built, modern-keeled day sailor is in Eugene, Oregon. Equipped with a class main and self-tacking jib, it is perfect for pleasure day sailing for 8 or for Class racing by 2. This is a sweet-sailing boat with a modern, fast hull, and easily handled with nothing more than a main sheet. The boat is being sold with a custom-built trailer and a 4 HP, 4-cycle Yamaha outboard. Asking $14,900 OBO. For more infomation call (541) 953-4989 or to view more photographs visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/yqNegPc2f6g532jP2

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6327 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Phone (206) 789-7350 Fax (206) 789-6392 Email savannah@48north.com BRUCE ROBERTS 27’ Comes with trailer. Hull is C-Flex fiberglass. 6’ 2” headroom, fireplace, and 2 bunks. New main and 8’ sailing dinghy. One experienced owner. Asking $5,000 OBO. Call Dennis for more info. (206) 781-7649.

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1974 FISHER 37’ PILOTHOUSE KETCH Gabbianno, South Hampton Boat Show model and subject of “Dream Cruise” (Chapman) is in good condition. Over $20,000 in upgrades since 2015, including hull and topsides repainted. Horizon GPS plotter, radar, electronic anchor windlass, 8’ inflatable, and lots more. Moored in Bellingham. $76,000. Call Doug for more information and details. (360) 671-1279.

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FAST, CRUISING CATALINA 36 Price reduced on roomy, dependable, well-maintained and equipped, fast, family cruiser. Universal 25 HP diesel, GPS, hot-water heater, propane stove & cabin heater, refrigerator, inverter, swim ladder, shower. Newer mainsail, 150% jib, headstay, roller-furler, DSC-VHF, transmission, PSS shaft seal. Surveyed & bottompainted in 2016. $40,000 OBO. Will consider 50% partnership. More info at sailors@sheehanworld.com 6314

60’ Custom Motorsailer

Beautiful 60’ motorsailer conversion

by Dutch shipyard DeHaas. Originally designed for offshore fishing in the rugged North Sea, this Corten steel yacht was luxuriously converted in Holland in the mid-nineties to a ketch rigged motorsailer. Former owners sailed her to the Northwest from the Canary Islands. Strong, low hour Iveco 6 cyl. diesel, 16kw genset, Euro 230v/50hz. systems, rewired in 2008.

Bow thruster and hyd. stabilizers.

Extensive electronics and nav. setup.

Sleeps six in three staterooms. All of the original and conversion plans onboard. Finally planning that lifelong dream cruise to Tahiti?…call us! See one hundred photos and the full specs at pacificmarine.org. 206.225.3360.

2000 TARTAN 3700 Gorgeous Tim Jackett designed cruiser in excellent condition. Professionally maintained. Tan deck and canvas over dark blue hull. Spacious interior with cherry cabinets and lockers over teak and holly sole. Yanmar 40 HP auxiliary. Lying Port Ludlow, Washington. For photos and specifications, please inquire via email at svblackacre@gmail.com or (360) 931-5546. $148,500.

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SAN JUAN 21 MARK I Working sails, genoa, spinnaker, outboard, trailer.

Asking $2,200 OBO. More info at (425) 368-8321.

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SAN JUAN 21 San Juan 21 MK II model, 1982. for sale in Denver, CO. Nearly new Yager main and furling headsail.

A-1 condition, new bottom paint, on a trailer. Many upgrades. Contact: Roger Mattison (303)475-4173; mattirogbarb@yahoo.com 6336 www.48North.com

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CATALINA CAPRI 22 Tin Man is a boat in wonderful condition with a recent survey. US Sailing Lessons available for new owner! Nice Capri 22 with newer sails (installed 2016), newer Mercury outboard motor.

Available at Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle, WA. Includes shore power, battery charger, VHF radio installed. Deep fin keel. Excellent boat!

Was $15,950 Now $13,950 Contact Mark Evans (206) 940 2409 or Mark@Windworkssailing.com

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BIG BOAT FURLING GENOAS $700 - mylar genoa, 50’ luff, 48’ leech, 24’4” (with sheets); $500 - dacron genoa, 50’ luff, 49’ leech, 26’ foot; $700 - mylar heavy #1, 41’6” luff, 40’4” leech, 20’; $700 - Mylar genoa, 48’ luff, 46’6” leech, 23'; $450 - Dacron C36 #1, 44’11” luff, 42’6” leech, 20’3” (needs minor fix); $250 - Sunbrella blue canvas sunshade w/ frame. 8” wide x 7”6”, 5 poly tubes. More info and details available at nroot@bwinsurance.com

LIFERAFT WANTED For trip north this summer. Preference to recent model with capacity of 4-6 people. Borrow, rent, or purchase.

Contact Day Chapin at: daychapin1@gmail.com or (425) 744-0186 for more information.

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26’ BLANCHARD SENIOR CLASSIC Sweet boat w/all new rigging including brand new sails.

Put $12,000 in last summer. Built in 1957, located on Lake Union. $12,000 OBO. Info at (510) 334-3333.

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FLYING SCOTT WANTED Wanted: 19’ Flying Scott or equivalent fiberglass day sailor. Good condition only please. Reasonable offers accepted at mcox_7@yahoo.com 6341

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55’ FERRO CEMENT KETCH PROJECT Very cool cement sailboat project. This 55' ketch has been fully laid up and is now in need of the bulk of the finishing work. Asking $15,000 OBO. Boat has been in a covered building since it was built. All drawings are available and complete. Needs to be moved ASAP. Please contact David for more photos and information.

Email: dweil@centurylink.net 6330

PACIFIC CUP BOAT TRAILER 18,000 LB capacity sailboat trailer to ship your 30’ – 40’ sailboat back after Pacific Cup / Trans Pac race. Mast rack, 3 axels, storage, adjustable pads, Lowboy. More info via email at tikkibill@gmail.com or via phone at (562) 714-2455. Asking $6,000.

MOORAGE FOR SALE - BAINBRIDGE Is. This 40’ slip is in a small marina on north side of Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island. Great location. The Marina was totally rebuilt this year. Electricity, water, pump out, security gate, parking. No liveaboards. “Condominium” ownership. $95,000. For more information or details please call (206) 660-8267.

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Zodiac Coastal 4 Person Liferaft 2006 Never been used coastal liferaft. Manufactured in 2006 but in good shape. Needs to be inspected. $500 OBO. Please contact wardc20@gmail.com for more info.

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RACE READY J/24 This a well-maintained, much loved, 1984 J/24! (hull #3747). For more details and photos please see: https://j24forsale.tumblr.com. Inquiries can be sent to: j243747forsale@gmail.com. $16,900.

Carbon mast Carbon mast for sale. Made by Offshore Spars, built for Tartan 3700. Suitable for 35-40 foot boat, up to 16,000 lbs displacement, 2 sets swept back spreaders, No rigging. Asking price $10,000 USD. Email or call for more info. (206) 399-7040 or jackanaka@gmail.com 6308

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SAILRITE SEWING MACHINE Gently used Sailrite Professional Long Arm sewing machine with table for sale. Can deliver in Western WA state or pay 1/2 shipping and insurance within US. $3,900 OBO. More info at (206) 354-6445.

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Westlake, Lake Union - For Rent Live on picturesque Lake Union in the heart of the Seattle marine community. Slips ranging from 20'-32' available currently. Priced reasonably at $12.50 per foot, per month. For more information and details about this opportunity call or text (360) 333-1719 or email us at sailwestlake@yahoo.com

Partnerships 34’ CATALINA PARTNERSHIP 1/3 share in well maintained 1988 boat. Recent upgrades.

Freshly hauled-out for biennial bottom paint. $12,500 includes 1/3 ownership of approx. $5,000 slush fund.

Call Larry (253) 312-0228 for more information.

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1/3 SHARE, NEWPORT 41 Bellingham, all systems working, well equipped, needs some TLC at haulout this spring, Best for local, hands on type owner. A lot of boat for asking price of 13,500.

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CUSTOM POCKET CRUISER $28,000

Swallow is a custom designed and built Pocket Cruiser sailboat of impeccable craftsmanship.

Hull is strip planked red cedar, bronze fastened and epoxy coated. Beams and framing are laminated mahogany, and decking is cedar with fiberglass/non-skid overlay. Interior is locally milled northwest woods. Cabin has lots of storage space, efficient systems, port side galley and starboard settee--plenty of head space and is comfortable and cozy for cruising. Open cockpit has tiller steering and bench seating.

Contact Kris at 360-379-5807 kris@nwmaritime.org

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Columbia Marine Exchange Inc in Portland is currently for sale! The fifth proprietor of the operation that has been in operation since 1978 would like to go cruising.

This is a retail establishment selling both new and used boat parts. Serious inquiries only. Please contact via either (503) 289-0944 or aquakiddo@comcast.net April 2018

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1997 BENETEAU 46 $69,000 for 50% partnership. New 75 HP engine, electronics, batteries & dinghy. 3 stateroom, 2 heads, roller furling, solar panels, fully equipped for cruising.

See S/V Heron on facebook.com or via phone/email at (206) 441-1121 and avk@rvk-law.com 6343

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28,900

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99,000

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36,300

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53,900

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77 D

24,500

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15,000

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24,700

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52,000

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Morris 44 • 1995 • $415,000 40 Jonmeri 1986 $119,000 39 Koopmans 1981 $149,000 39 Cal 1971 $48,500 36 Grand Banks 1974 $79,000 36 Lindell 2001 $167,500 35 J/Boats 1990 $35,000 34 MJM 34z 2008 $295,000 34 Hallberg-Rassy 342 2008 $198,000 34 Red Wing 2008 $130,000 30 Shamrock 270 2006 $74,900 30 Aerohead 2006 $169,000 30 Hunter 1990 $32,500 28 Corsair F-28R 1997 $56,000 28 Admirals Tender 2013 $170,000 28 Alerion Express 2010 $98,000

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38' Morgan 384 1985

37' Nautor Swan 1980

36' C&C 34+ 1991

35' Cooper 353 PH 1982

31' Catalina 310 2000

31' Fisher PH 1984

28' Newport 1979

24' Pacific Seacraft Dana 1989

46' Nielson Trawler 1981

40' Davis DeFever 1983

27' Ranger Tug 2014

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1984 Pearson 385 $42,000

2201 Skyline Way • Anacortes • 360-853-6402

Southern California veteran back home in the Pacific Northwest!

New standing rigging, 6-person liferaft, & Hydrovane. Two cabins, two heads! Needs some interior cosmetic work.

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34’ Pacific Seacraft 1997 A bluewater vessel that is comfortable for a weekend cruise too............$143,500

39’ Bristol Yawl 1968 Ted Hood design with graceful lines yet seaworthy to cross an ocean...... $55,000

40’ Catalina 400 MkII 2007 Like New - Private suites fore and aft, twin wheel cockpit.......................$178,000

41’ Back Cove 41 2014 A motor yacht built in the Maine lobster tradition. A rare find!...................$626,000

44’ Hi-Star 1987 Famous for the quality construction and roomy interior................................$119,000

64’ Grand Alaskan 1999 This vessel is ready to go to Mexico or Alaska and beyond.......................$725,000

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O3 D

64,900

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00 D

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8,500

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47,500

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64,500

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34' Catalina 34

O6 D 117,900

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97 D 109,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

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34' Catalina MKII

01 D

78,000

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34' Columbia 34

72 D

31' Hunter

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69,900

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34' Dehler

88 D 34,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

32' Elite by Kirie

85 D

22,900

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34' Gemini MC 105

02 D

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85 D

22,000

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34' Hallberg Rassy 342 08 D 198,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

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32' Freedom

84 D

34,500

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34' Hans Christian

76 D

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32' Islander

77 D

29,000

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86 D 19,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

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53,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

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73 D

52,000

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72 D

19,500

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06 D 74,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

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01 D

33' Endeavour

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O8 D

59,900

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34' Jeanneau 349

17 D 174,885

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

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34' Pacific Seacraft

89 D

68,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

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34' Pacific Seacraft

94 D

84,000

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(206) 547-2755

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90 D

69,000

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08 D 130,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

www.passion-yachts.com

62

34' Tartan 3400

08 D 159,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2496

66

69,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

34' TartanT34-C

78 D

34,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

33' Nauticat PH

85 D 109,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

34' X-Yachts

89 D

39,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

33' Ranger

76 D

24,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

34' Beneteau 343

O7 D 109,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

34' Bruce Roberts

96 D

45,000

West Yachts

65

34' Catalina

88 D

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

68,000

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/ www.yachtfinders.biz

www.west-yachts.com

www.48North.com

April 2018

64,900

42,900

Passion Yachts

67

2002 Sabre 402

Exceptionally high quality boat

$209,000 2005 Bavaria 37

1977 Gulfstar 43 CC

Great all around boat, well equipped.

World traveler, ready to go again.

$109,000

$62,000

(360) 293-9411 1019 Q Ave. Suite B Anacortes WA 98221 www.nordicyachtsnw.com • info@nordicyachtsnw.com

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

35' Allied Seabreeze

71 D

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

Broker

66

36' Cape George

78 D 120,000

Cape George

www.capegeorgecutters.com

35' Beneteau

89 D 45,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

33

69

36' Cape George 36

77 D

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

35' Beneteau 351

94 D

59,900

74

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

36' Cape George hull ~

~

~

Cape George

www.capegeorgecutters.com

35' Cal Mark II

85 D

33

39,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

36' Catalina 36 MK-II 95 D

74,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

35' Carroll Marine 35' Cheoy Lee

99 D

84,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

36' Colvin Pinky

03 D

99,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

80 D

34,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

36' Grand Banks

74 D

85,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

35' Cooper 353

82 D

49,600

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

36' Morgan Out Island 73 D

35' Elan E4

17 D 264,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2495

66

36' Sabre 362

35' Ericson MkII

87 D

44,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

35' Ericson MkII

69 ~

15,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

35' Fuji Ketch

74 D

40,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

35' Hinterhoeller

81 D

44,500

35' Island Packet 35

90 D

98,500

35' J/Boats

90 D

35' Jeanneau

03 D

89,500

45,000

Broker

Brokerage Sail Listings

Seattle Yachts

Contact

Page

(844) 692-2494 www.yachtfinders.biz

64,500

7

95 D 129,000

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

36' Tanton 36

81 D

29,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

36' Union Cutter

82 D

69,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

7

36' Union Cutter

84 D

64,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

37' Bavaira 37.2

01 D

89,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

37' Beneteau First 375 85 D

59,900

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

35,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

37' C & C Plus

89 D

75,000

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

(206) 285-9563

63

37' C&C 37 sloop

84 D

24,900

NW Yachtnet

35' Najad 355

07 D 229,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

35' Nauticat PH

87 D 119,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

35' Saga

01 D 145,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

35' Tartan 3500

06 D 157,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

35' Wauquiez

83 D

65,000

NW Yachtnet

35' Wauquiez

84 D

69,950

35' Wauquiez

82 D

85,000

36' C&C 34+

91 D

36' Cape George

75 D

68

NW Yachtnet

Page

www.nwyachtnet.com

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

23,900

Contact

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

37' Island Packet 370 08 D 275,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

74

37' Jeanneau 379

12 D 184,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

64

37' Jeanneau SO37

03 D

99,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

74

37' Nauticat 37

06 D 259,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

37' Nautor Swan

80 D

West Yachts

st-yachts.com

65

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

37' Pacific Seacraft

94 D 139,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

37' Pacific Seacraft

95 D 179,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

70

84,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

37' Pacific Seacraft

82 D

75,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2493

66

49,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

70

37' Tartan

80 D

62,900

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

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. HUNTER 380 ’99 ................$69,000 38’ “RUFFIN’ IT” A great layout for enjoying time on the water entertaining and sailing. Simple sail plan makes short-handing a breeze.

37’ WAUQUIEZ CHANCE ’74....... $34,900 “ISABELLA C” Step aboard this true classic and appreciate the build and unquestionable stability. She has beautiful lines!

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38’ X-YACHTS IMX ’94 .............$60,000 “X TREME SCOUT” is a fast boat that has been sailed and raced. Used for the Sea Scouts. Priced extremely well!

37’ ENDEAVOUR ’80 .................$34,500 “JENNY” A great choice for a cruiser or for a comfortable liveaboard. Solid fiberglass hull and well finished interior.

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35’ CARROLL MARINE 1D35 ’99..$84,500 “FRACTIONS” Competitive racer around the buoys or offshore. Extensive sail inventory, overhauled rigging. A must see!

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Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type Yr Aux Price 37' Tartan Blackwater 65 ~ 28,000

Broker Yachtfinders/Wind

37' Tayana Ketch

76 D

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

38' Alerion

98 D 139,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Alerion

06 D 215,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Beneteau 381

98 D

74,500

34’ ERICSON MK II ’87............. $44,900 “AIRSPEED” is a perfect balance of comfort, luxury and performance. A coastal cruiser with a three-cabin interior.

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Boat Type 39' Jeanneau 39i

Yr Aux Price 08 D 169,500

Broker Contact Page Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/ 74

74

39' Koopmans

81 D 149,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

69

39' Malo

02 D 199,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

69

40' Beneteau

93 D 79,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

87,500

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

40' C&C

02 D 139,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

38' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 249,900 38' Cape George

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

40' Caliber

93 D 119,950

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

91 D

94,500

Cape George

www.capegeorgecutters.com

33

40' Catalina 400

95 D 112,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

38' Coronet Elvstrom 79 D

39,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

40' Elan Impression

17 D 284,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2492

66

38' CT 38 Fast Cruiser 86 D

64,900

Passion Yachts

62

40' Fountaine Pajot

18 D 480,447

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

38' German Frers IOR 82 D

34,700

NW Yachtnet

40' Hinckley

70 D 139,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

63

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

www.passion-yachts.com

38' Hunter

99 D 69,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Morgan

85 D

65,000

West Yachts

38' Morgan 382

79 D

51,500

38' Peterson

80 D 49,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Sabre

82 D

79,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

38' Sancerre

82 D

79,000

West Yachts

38' X-Yachts

94 D 60,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

39' Cal

78 D

49,500

Sail Northwest

39' Cal

77 D

34,500

Sail Northwest

39' Cal

www.nwyachtnet.com www.yachtfinders.biz

7 69

40' Islander Peterson 81 D

www.west-yachts.com

65

40' J/121

17 D

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

40' Jeanneau 409

12 D 229,000

~

Yachtfinders/Wind Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

69

40' Jonmeri

86 D $119,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

(206) 285-9563

63

40' Olson

84 ~ 53,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

69

st-yachts.com

65

40' Panda by Ta Shing 85 D 129,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

69

40' Uniflite Valiant

78 D

39,900

West Yachts

st-yachts.com

65

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

40' Valiant Cutter

78 D

99,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

40' J/120

94 D 119,000

71 D

48,500 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

41' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

39' Fabola Diva

87 D

34,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

39' Fast Passsage

78 D

79,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

70

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

39' Hans Christian PH 83 D 149,900

NW Yachtnet

www.yachtfinders.biz

59,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.yachtfinders.biz

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

41' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 299,997

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

41' Hans Christian

87 D 109,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

70

41' Hunter

05 D 140,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2490

66

www.48North.com

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69

30' Fisher Northeaster

Bulldawg is a great NW boat for year-round sailing / cruising. Fore and aft cabins, comfortable "U" shaped salon, CNG galley, large head/shower, pilothouse seating with removable dinette table, Dickinson cabin heat, Garmin chartplotter/HD radar, Autohelm 4000 autopilot, Volvo 3cyl 35 HP, 70 lb CQR anchor.

34' Beneteau 2007

Very clean and ready to cruise.

29 HP Yanmar w/ under 950 hours, folding prop, great sail inventory (furling jib, Stac Pac main, spin w/ sock), dodger and bimini, stove/oven, fridge/freezer, Webasto heater, new Garmin plotter, autopilot, new Rocna anchor, Walker Bay dinghy w/ new outboard. Recent survey.

$55,000

$89,500

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Boat Type 41' Hunter 410

Brokerage Sail Listings

Yr Aux Price Broker Contact Page 00 D 117,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/ 64

41' Islander Freeport 79 D

~

West Yachts

41' J/122e

17 D

~

Sail Northwest

41' Lord Nelson

83 D 169,900

NW Yachtnet

41' Lord Nelson

84 D 129,000

Boat Type 46' Kanter Atlantic

Yr Aux Price 88 D 99,900

Broker Yachtfinders/Wind

46' Spindrift CC

84 D 138,000

Passion Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

46' Tayana Pilot House 13 D 399,000

Seattle Yachts

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

46' West Indies

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

Contact Page www.yachtfinders.biz 69 www.passion-yachts.com

62

(844) 692-2487

66

77 D 109,950

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

47' Beneteau 47.7

05 D 199,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

63

O6 D 207,000

Passion Yachts

41' Morgan Out Island 83 D

64,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

47' Beneteau 473

www.passion-yachts.com

62

41' Newport

83 D

29,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

47' Beneteau Oceanis 05 D 199,000

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

41' Sceptre PH

89 D 135,000

(844) 692-2491

66

47' Catalina 470

99 D 164,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

41' Sweden

83 D 79,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

69

47' Chris White

13 D 965,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

42' Bavaria

99 D 125,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

47' Compass

87 D

64

42' Endeavour CC

88 D

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

47' Jeanneau 479

17 D 389,838

42' Hallberg Rassy

83 D 154,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

47' Kettenburg

58 D 34,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

42' Jeanneau 42DS

06 D 169,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

47' Southerly 145

78 D 199,000

Passion Yachts

76 D 50,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

42' Mermaid Garden 78 D

59,900

54,900

Seattle Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

~ Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

www.passion-yachts.com

62

47' Wellington

42' Pearson 422

86 D 110,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

48' Beneteau Oceanis 17 D 477,500

42' Sabre 426

03 D 249,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2489

66

42' Wauquiez

86 D 149,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/ www.yachtfinders.biz

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74 69 74 69

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

48' Chris White

10 D 790,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

48' Cust. Schooner

86 D

63

99,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

42' Beneteau 423

~

D 149,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

49' Goetz/Tatlor

97 D 144,999 Yachtfinders/Wind

42' Hunter 420 CC

99 D 105,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

49' Hylas

94 D 339,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

43' Atkins

02 D 155,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

70

49' Jeanneau SO 49P 07 D 349,500

43' Beneteau

05 D 175,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9564

63

43' Beneteau Sense

12 D 299,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

43' Custom Ketch

87 D 129,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

43' Hallberg Rassy

03 D 390,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

43' Hallberg-Rassy

04 D 360,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

43' Polaris Cutter

78 D

43' Slocum

87 D 149,900

West Yachts

43' Slocum 43 Cutter 84 D 159,500

NW Yachtnet

www.yachtfinders.biz

69 64

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

49' Outremer

12 D 725,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

7

50' Gulfstar CC

77 D

84,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

62

7

50' Herreshoff Carib 75 D

99,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

50' Lavranos

90 D 184,775 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

64

50' Santa Cruz

81 D 150,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

www.passion-yachts.com

62

51' Alden Skye Ketch 80 D 149,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

www.west-yachts.com

65

51' Aleutian

76 ~ 179,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

51' German Frers

87 D

43' Taswell

88 D 159,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

43' Wauquiez

82 D 129,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

74,900

Passion Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

99,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

64

53' Amel Super Mar. 95 D 324,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

Passion Yachts

69

53' Custom Garden

79 D

www.passion-yachts.com

62

www.west-yachts.com

65

53' Oyster

99 D 449,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

44' Amazon

98 D 295,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

54' Hunter

82 D 69,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

69

44' Bruce Roberts

90 D

49,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

55' Discovery

07 D 650,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

44' Bruce Roberts

93 D

43' Wauquiez Amph. 84 D 149,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

Yachtfinders/Wind

West Yachts

45,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

49,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

60' Shannon

14 D 995,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

44' Island Packet 440 07 D 375,000

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

62' Ted Geary

00 D

64

44' Jeanneau

91 D 112,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

70

64' Roberts PH 64

88 D 298,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

44' Morris

95 D 415,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

68' Nelson Marek

84 D 175,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

63

44' Nauticat 44

80 D 214,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

44' Norseman 447

88 D 199,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

44' Outbound

05 D 395,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

64

44' WorldCruiser

79 D 218,000

(206) 285-9563

63

45' Beneteau Oceanis 17 D 395,500

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 399,900

Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

73

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

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(844) 692-2488

66

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45' Hunter DS

08 D 194,900

Seattle Yachts

45' Sabre 452

00 D 295,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

46' Beneteau America 09 D 244,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

46' Cecil Lange

76 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

70

46' Garcia Passoa

05 D 335,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/

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46' Hunter 460

01 D 189,000

NW Yachtnet

46' Jeanneau

13 D 355,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

46' Jeanneau 45.2

00 D 189,000

49,000

www.nwyachtnet.com

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(206) 285-9564

63

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

www.48North.com

April 2018

95,000 Swiftsure Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/ (206) 285-9563

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Boat Type

Brokerage Trawler Listings

Yr Aux Price

Broker

Contact

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

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42' Grand Banks

99 D 394,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

www.sailnorthwest.com

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42' Grand Banks

70 D

79,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

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Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

43' Fathom Element

18 D

~

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

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Sail Northwest

20' Stabicraft w/trailer 15 G

53,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

22' Chris-Craft

08 G

37,000

Sail Northwest

22' Wellcraft 232

15 G

79,900

23' SAFE Boat Intl

Page

Broker

Contact

Page

03 D

60,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

43' MJM 43z

17 G

24' Aegir Aluminum PH 16 G

84,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

44' DeFever

99 D 235,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

25' Devlin Surf Scoter 01 D

89,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

44' Nimbus 405

17 D 755,625

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

25' Ranger Tug

07 D

79,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

45' Monk McQueen

64 D

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

26' Nordic Tug

82 D

59,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

46' Nielson Trawler

81 D 285,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

26' Red Wing

17 ~

59,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

47' Bayliner 4788

94 D 179,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

28' Admirals Tender

13 D 170,000

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

48' Tollycraft

81 D 229,000 http://swiftsureyachts.com/

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28' Albin

95 ~ 45,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

69

49' DeFever PH

18 D 949,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

28' Bayliner 285

09 ~

28' Cutwater

14 D 165,000

Sail Northwest Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

36,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

West Yachts

29' Ranger Tug

10 D 147,500

30' Aerohead

06 D 169,000

30' Bayliner Avanti

90 G

19,900

Seattle Yachts

30' Bertram FB

84 D

39,000

West Yachts

30' Shamrock Mack

06 D

74,900

31' Camano Troll

97 D

99,000

West Yachts

32' Bayliner 3288

95 ~

63,000

West Yachts

32' Nimbus 305

16 D 329,000

84,999

www.yachtfinders.biz

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www.west-yachts.com

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49' DeFever PH

04 D 499,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

49' Integrity PH

05 D 459,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

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(206) 285-9563

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49' American Tug

09 D 719,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

50' MJM 50z

17 D

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Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

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(844) 692-2487

66

50' Northwest

09 D 845,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

www.west-yachts.com

65

52' DeFever Euro

16 D 1,095,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

53' Selene Ocean

01 D 499,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

www.west-yachts.com

65

53' Skookum

78 D 159,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

63

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

55' Californian

90 D

www.west-yachts.com

65

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

56' Carver Voyager

04 D 424,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

05 D 879,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

(844) 692-2487

66

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32' Trojan SportFisher 77 D

38,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

58' Vicem Classic

33' Maxum 3300 SCR 99 G

39,900

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

60' INACE Buccaneer 04 D 595,000

Seattle Yachts

34' Charles Harris Fntl 20 D

19,500

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

60' Nordlund PH

79 D 229,900

NW Yachtnet

34' CHB

84 D

59,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

63

70' Alaskan

12 D 2,449,000

Seattle Yachts

34' Mainship 34 III

84 D

35,500

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

34' MJM 34z

08 D 295,000

34' Sea Ray 340

86 ~

19,900

35' MJM 35z

17 G

~

Yachtfinders/Wind Sail Northwest

36' Grand Banks

67 D

49,900

West Yachts

36' Island Gypsy

83 D

45,000

Sail Northwest

36' Lindell

01 D 167,500

37' FP Maryland Cat 00 D 195,000

NW Yachtnet

37' Roger Hill

97 D 198,000

Sail Northwest

37' Trojan

86 ~ 39,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Blackman 38' Linssen

74

70' Jensen Expedition 04 D 2,280,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

76' President Legend 04 D 1,795,000

Seattle Yachts

80' Hatteras MY

NW Yachtnet

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

www.west-yachts.com

65

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

96 D 139,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

69

04 D 239,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

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38' Nimbus 365

16 D 489,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

39' Azimut

00 D 215,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

39' Carver

93 G

~

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

40' Bayliner 4087

90 G 125,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

40' Custom Trawler

83 D 179,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

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40' Davis DeFever

83 D

~

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

65

40' Fathom Element

11 D 445,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

40' MJM 40z

17 D

~

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

42' Bracewell

10 D 275,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

66

42' Devlin Sockeye

00 D 349,000

Marine Servicenter http://www.marinesc.com/

74

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www.sailnorthwest.com

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April 2018

www.48North.com

81 D 929,000

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

(844) 692-2487

66

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64

(844) 692-2487

66

www.nwyachtnet.com

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36’ Sabre 362 ‘95................... $129,000 What’s Happening 28’ Hunter ‘91.................... Sale Pending 28’ Quanta ‘86.................... Sale Pending 29’ Gulf Island ‘88.............. Sale Pending 30’ Catalina ‘86 & ‘88......... Sale Pending 32’ Elite ‘85........................ Sale Pending 37’ C&C ‘89........................ Sale Pending 37’ Fountaine MY-37..................... SOLD 40’ Caliber ‘93.................... Sale Pending 45’ Beneteau ‘16............................SOLD 45’ Hunter CC ‘06...........................SOLD 45’ Beneteau Oceanis ‘17... Sale Pending 46’ West Indies ‘77..................$110,000 47’ Beneteau 473 ‘05......... Sale Pending 48’ Beneteau Oceanis ‘18... Arriving Sold 48’ Beneteau Oceanis ‘17... Sale Pending

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26' Hunter w/ Trlr ‘04.... $23,500

37' Jeanneau SO 37 '03...$99,900 Tacks and Gybes 64' Roberts PH '88..............$298,000 51' Jeanneau Yacht 51 '18.... 4 SOLD! 49' Jeanneau 49p '07..........$349,500 47' Southerly 145 '86..........$199,000 47' Catalina 470 '99.......Sale Pending 44' Bruce Roberts PH '93......$49,500 42' Island Packet ‘03................. SOLD 41' Jeanneau 419 '18............... SOLD 39' Fabola Diva ‘87...............$34,500 37' Jeanneau 379 '12.....Sale Pending 36' Cape George ‘77.............$64,500 36' Tanton 36 ‘81..................$29,500 35' Island Packet '90.......Sale Pending 35' Tartan 3500 '06........Sale Pending 34' Columbia '72..................$39,900 33' Ranger '76................Sale Pending 33' Nauticat MS '85.......Sale Pending 32' Evelyn ‘85.......................$22,000 30' Beneteau 30E ‘83............$15,900 23' Far East w/ Trlr '17...........$28,900 20' Laser SB3.... CLOSE OUT $24,500