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February Offerings - New & Brokerage - Sail & Power Sail Northwest The Perfect Family Sailboat for Daysailing, Performance Cruising & Racing

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F e b r u a ry 2018 25 Remembering Ian Farrier

Eight bells to honor the beloved trimaran designer. By Marianne Scott

26 Lessons Learned While Cruising

Breaking down the costs of living the dream. By Jamie and Behan Gifford

28 Sailor’s Guide to Superfluous Safety World cruisers unpack their safety kit. By Michele and Jon Rogalin Henderson

30 Do Rats Fart?

A hilarious boat battle with an unwelcome guest. By Becca Guillote

32 Steering Systems

Another great installment of the Ask the Surveyor series. By Tom Averna

34 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea Dead Man’s Fingers - an invasive alga. By Larry Eifert

35 Galley Essentials with Amanda

Vancouver’s Granville Island boasts culture and cuisine. By Amanda Swan Neal

37 The Starbird Rag

Introduction to a new boat-life comic strip. By Kristin and Tim Fiedler

38 Dogbark! is doing the Northwest Passage 48° North Interview with Graeme Esarey. By Joe Cline

43 How-To: Keep Your Rig Up

Inspect and, if necessary, disassemble your chainplates. By Alex and Jack Wilken

45 48° North Race Report

Duwamish Head, Iceberg Regatta, and more.

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial 6 Letters 8 Calendar 16 Lowtide 17 Trivia 21 Product News 22

Books 23 Crossword 24 Classified Ads 52 Brokerage/Listings 61 Index to Advertisers 69

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A Boat of Your Own I spend a lot of time enthusiastically promoting the idea of alternatives to boat ownership. I love clubs and shares. I think they provide a splendid service that opens up sailing to many people who otherwise wouldn’t be on the water. The learning opportunities they facilitate may be the best available option for adults looking to get into the sport. I also think that the number of programs, boats, and sailors served by ownershipalternative programs in our region has the capacity to grow. A lot. While all of that is true, there is something magical about a boat to call your own. You may or may not know this, but I don’t own a boat. When people ask me why I don’t own, or if I want to buy a boat, I offer some version of the truth. Sometimes I blame my boatlessness on my sailing schedule on other people’s boats, that I’m incredibly fortunate to have really cool opportunities but that all those commitments would keep me from making good use of my boat. Sometimes I refer to the fact that for a number of years, I was looking after the well-being of 25 boats in a sailing club fleet, and that I’m still recovering from the stress and effort of trying to keep them in good order. Other times I just “someday” the boat question. But between you and me, I get boat fever constantly. And when a wave of the fever hits, it is POWERFUL. I really want a boat of my own. It seems there’s always a new scheme. I call it my “Boat Crush of the Month.” The list of past crushes is long: Thunderbird, Olson 25, Moore 24, J/80, Cal 29, Seascape 27, Santa Cruz 27, J/27, F-24 trimaran, Jespersen 30, S2 9.1, Melges 24, C&C 30, 505, Santa Cruz 33, Evelyn 26, Olson 30, Davidson 29... I could go on. You may be getting a real picture here of the most likely reason I don’t own yet; my interests in sailing run a pretty wide gamut, and it’s tough to find a boat that can do everything, especially with a normal-person budget! I want a boat that can race and cruise, that could do Race to Alaska, that’s a light-air killer and is offshore sound, it should be comfortable for at least two people for a few weeks, safe enough to bring the dog, unique enough be proud of, and fast enough to satisfy the need for speed. That’s a pretty varied wishlist. I would wager, however, that if any one of those boats were mine today, the crushes would fade significantly. Over the past year, I’ve watched an experienced sailor friend jump through astounding hoops to buy her first big boat. First, she spent months preparing planning, researching, and sorting out finances. Then, for roughly six months, she was actively searching. It sounds fun, but I think it was also emotionally draining, perpetually disappointing, and a rather severe drain on time and money (travel, surveys, etc.). She came heartbreakingly close a few times, only to have her hopes dashed. A little more than a week ago, it finally happened. She now has a boat of her own. After a year of tirelessly grappling with boat buying decisions, you’d think her reaction would be more relief than anything. It wasn’t. It was joyful, a celebration of the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. She even got to take delivery on a January Sunday when it was sunny and 60 degrees with a gentle 10 knot northerly. It sounds counter-intuitive (since she just bought a boat), but I think she might be the person most excited for the this year’s boat show. So yeah... clubs and shares are phenomenal. But, I want that! It would be awesome if it didn’t require all those machinations; if the right boat was sail-away ready right here in Seattle; if the seller wanted 60 cents on the dollar as long as it was going to the right home (me). When the time comes, though, I don’t think I’ll mind the hoop-jumping. The purchase is just the first step, of course. The ensuing chores include moorage, maintenance, and how to strike the right balance of time and money spent on the boat. Don’t those challenges always seem rosier viewed through the lens of “my boat” though? I’ve known people as excited about their Flying Dutchman or Thistle as others are about their bluewater cruisers or racing sleds. It doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to be yours. I think I feel a fever coming on! I’ll see you on the water! Joe Cline Editor, 48° North 6

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Letters All the Power You Need

Response to “How to Install a New Holding Tank” by Alex and Jack Wilken

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I’m not sure if anyone has contacted you on this observation yet, but I didn’t notice any correction printed in the December issue. The problem I have is with the picture found at the bottom of page 28 in the November issue. The current diagram of the plumbing arrangement for the head as it relates to the holding tank simply would not work as far as the “pump out” is concerned because the infill hose from the “Y” valve is connected to the pickup tube, and the hose leading from the pump out fitting is connected to the infill fitting on the tank. I certainly had a few chuckles over this with some of my fellow Quadrant Marine Institute trained technicians (ok, that was a shameless plug, I admit). I would like to offer a friendly amendment to the diagram that I feel would work, and submit it for your review and consideration. Warmest regards, Doug Anderson Vice-Commodore Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA)

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Thanks for keeping us on course, Doug. I looked at your amendment and agree that what we printed was an error and your change fixes it. I also checked with the Wilkens, and they are on board as well. So, let’s consider this a correction! I will say that it would be my guess that anyone installing a holding tank in real life would probably catch this issue in the installation, before they realize their pump-out hose isn’t pumping anything out! It’s a good catch, nonetheless, and we always welcome the help and feedback. www.48North.com

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In November, I bought a 1938 Berthon Gauntlet, called Morning Flight, that I’ve been living on and restoring. I just sailed over from Port Ludlow, and the boat and I are now calling Seattle home. I was wondering if we could connect, in part because I have some questions about electric power conversion. Mainly, I thought you might be interested in the boat and my ongoing refit.

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Sail Sand Point, Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Boating Center is a non-profit that began in 1998. We are located in Magnuson Park on Lake Washington, and our mission is to bring the joy and life-enhancing benefits of sailing and small boats to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. At Sail Sand Point, there is a program for everyone interested in sailing, paddling, or being on Lake Washington. We offer adult classes, youth summer camps, high school and middle school racing teams, and rentals through open boating. We also host community events, private/corporate groups and offer community outreach through our Shipmates program. Scholarships are available for all classes! See our website at www.sailsandpoint.org or email us at info@sailsandpoint.org for more information about our programs.

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ADULT PROGRAMS Sail Sand Point offers classes for beginning to advanced adult sailors. Classes are taught by US Sailing Level 1 certified instructors, and they cover the skills needed to rig and sail various types of boats, as well as practicing boating safety skills and becoming familiar with boating terminology. Classes include a variety of on and off the water activities to learn, develop, and hone your sailing skills. Classes run from April- October.

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Adult Sailing 101 Adult Sailing 102 Adult Keelboat Sailing Adult Laser Sailing Adult Hobie 16 Sailing Windsurfing Hobie Wave Experience Private Lessons

Registration for youth summer camps and adult classes opens February 1st! *SSP offers half and full scholarships for all adult classes and youth summer camps. Check out our website to learn more and apply!*

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Monday Night Racing

Sail Sand Point hosts FREE informal racing on Monday nights during the late spring and summer. Any type of sailboat can participate in this friendly competition. Use your Open Boating Pass to rent a boat, or bring your own! Racing begins at 6pm and is followed by a potluck. Monday Night Racing starts May 28th.

Full Moon Sail

Each Saturday from June- September closest to the full moon, Sail Sand Point opens after hours for night boating. Use your Open Boating Pass to borrow a boat, use your own, or take a FREE ride on a keelboat! Full Moon Sails begin with a dessert potluck, and we aim to be on the water by 9. See website for upcoming dates.

OPEN BOATING Our facility is open to qualified sailors and paddlers through our Open Boating program. Open Boating allows the community to rent our boats when not being used in other programs. Sailors who pass a skills test can check out a sailboat with an annual pass or pay by the hour. Kayaks and SUPs are available to rent without a skills test. Open Boating runs form April 14- October 30th

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Sail Sand Point is located in Magnuson Park on Lake Washington 7861 62nd Ave NE Seattle, Washington, 98115 Questions? Email us at info@sailsandpoint.org! For more information, check out our website www.sailsandpoint.org and follow us on www.48North.com

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We have taken a few change requests, made a few additions, and (we admit) we found couple of errors since printing the SARC with the January issue. While we obviously wish it was perfect from the beginning, we wanted to let you know as soon as possible. We will print further updates in the Race Report section every month, and everything should be reflected at www.48North.com/SARC. Also, it’s always a good idea to verify dates and details with the hosting yacht club. Thanks for your understanding on this, and see you on the race course!

February 2018

Updated: Seattle Area Weekday Series April 3 - September 19 BYC Tuesday Dinghy Series April 4 - August 22 BYC Keelboat Series April 17 - September 11 CYCS Lake Tuesday April 18 - September 12 CYCS Lake Wednesday April 18 - September 12 CYCS Sound Wednesday April 19 - September 13 CYCS Sound Thursday May 8 - September 4 Duck Dodge (Tuesdays) August 3 - August 24 SNW Friday Sail Fest www.48North.com

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CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents ”Remember When the Boat Caught on Fire?” www.cycseattle.org CYC Tacoma Harbor Series #2, www.cyct.com 3 3 SSSS Henderson Inlet Race, www.ssssclub.com 3 About Boating Safely Class, Eagle Harbor Congregation Church, Bainbridge Island, call (206) 842-5862 or (360) 779-1657 Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union, http://seattlesinglesyc.com 4 5 Washington Sea Grant & Port of Seattle present: First Aid at Sea Workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal, (206) 543-1225 9 CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents ”Escape to Alaska: Ditching the City for the Final Frontier,” www.cycseattle.org 10 Shilshole Bay YC Snowbird Series #4, www.shilshole-bayyc.org 10-11 Seattle Laser Frigid Digit, seattlelaserfleet@gmail.com 11 Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union, http://seattlesinglesyc.com 12-23 Flagship Maritime Training Center Captain’s License Training class, Bellingham, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 15 NW Maritime Speaker Series presents Wendy Hinman, Sea Trials Around the World, http://nwmaritime.org 16 Washington Sea Grant & Port of Seattle present: “First Aid at Sea” Workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal, (206) 543-1225 16 CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents ”Canaling in the Netherlands” www.cycseattle.org 16 PSCC presents “Couples Sharing the Boat Handling” by Linda Lewis, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org 17 South Sound Sailing Society & Olympia YC Toliva Shoal Race, www.ssssclub.com 17 Orcas Island YC Winter Shaw Island Race, (306) 376-3236 17-26 AMTC Captain’s License in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com 18 Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union, http://seattlesinglesyc.com 18 CYC Edmonds Frostbite Series #1, www.cycedmonds.org 21 Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron Tide & Currents class, www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/education 23 NW Maritime Center Movie Night showing “Master and Commander,” http://nwmaritime.org

CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents ”Sold the house, packed up the kids and went sailing,” www.cycseattle.org 24 AnacortesYC Girts Rekevics Memorial FoulWeather Race, www.anacortesyachtclub.com 24 Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron Public Boating class, www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/education 24 WSSA Port Madison Jim Depue Memorial Race, wscyc.net 24 CYC Tacoma Harbor Series #3, www.cyct.com 24 NW Maritime Shipwrights’ Regatta, http://nwmaritime.org 24-25 CYC/SLF Frigid Digit, www.cycseattle.org 26-9 Flagship Maritime Training Center Captain’s License Training class, Tacoma, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 1

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Coast Guard Meeting covering Race Events and VTS rules, at 48° North’s office behind West Marine, call (206) 789-7350 or email: karen@48north.com CYC Seattle Blakely Rock Race, www.cycseattle.org 3 4 Seattle Laser Frostbite Series, seattlefleet@gmail.com 7 Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron VHF Marine Radio class, www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/education 10 CYC Seattle Scatchet Head Race, www.cycseattle.org 12-20 Flagship Maritime Training Center Captain’s License Training class, Bellingham, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 15 NW Maritime Speaker Series: Brice Boland, Olympic Peninsula Surfrider Foundation, http://nwmaritime.org 16 PSCC presents Carol Hasse, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org 17 Gig Harbor YC Islands Race, www.gigharboryc.com 17-26 AMTC Captain’s License in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com 18 Seattle Laser Frostbite Series, seattlefleet@gmail.com 23 NW Maritime Center Movie Night showing “Captains Courageous,” http://nwmaritime.org 24 CYC Seattle Three Tree Point Race, www.cycseattle.org 24 WSSA Pt Orchard Spring Shakedown Race, wscyc.net 24-25 PSCC Manzanita Bay Raft-up, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org 24-25 The Sailing Foundation Safety at Sea Seminar, www.thesailingfoundation.org 30-1 WVYC Southern Straits Race, www.southernstraits.ca

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I f y o u ’ re re a d i n g t h i s h o t off the presses, it’s not too late to get to the Seattle Boat Show! The show runs through Saturday, February 3 and closes at 8:00pm at CenturyLink Field Event Center and 6:00pm and Bell Harbor Marina and South Lake Union. Going into the final days of the show, here are some highlights: Sail & Ales, Friday February 2, 5:00 – 9:00 pm, CenturyLink Field Event Center Drink in the hops and props at the Seattle Boat Show’s Sails & Ales craft beer night. Which is always popular with sailors for some unfathomable reason. What, sailors like beer, you say? We’re shocked! Ten tasting stations will be set up throughout the indoor location at CenturyLink Field, offering craft beers from different artisan breweries. Packages for Sails & Ales may be purchased online for $30; this price includes a single adult admission to the show valid throughout the day at all three locations. Guests also have the option of upgrading their normal admission ticket to do the tasting for $15. Tickets to the tasting include a complimentary souvenir craft beer glass and six tasting tokens. Seminars One of the great and oftenoverlooked features of the show are the free seminars. No other show in North America matches the Seattle seminar schedule in terms of the quality, variety, and number of seminars offered. Heading into the final days of the show here are some to note: • You and Your Sailboat Rig • Racing Around the World: The Story of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Seattle Boat Show Continues thru February 3 • All About Cruising Mainsails • Better Boating Photography - It’s Not About the Camera • Cruising the Coast of the Great Bear Rainforest: The Central and North Coast of British Columbia • WIFI in the Wilderness : Connected Cruising • Copper Bottom Paint: What You Need to Know • Using Smart Phones and Tablets Underway • C o m m o n Mistakes and Misconceptions Regarding Rigging

• Cruising the West Coast of Vancouver Island • Landscape and Wildlife Photography in the Great Bear Rainforest • Waggoner Cruising Guides Favorite Destinations • Top Ten Mistakes Sailors Make • Unlocking Sailing in Mexico • An Unconventional Route to SE Alaska and Beyond • Celestial Navigation: The Noon Shot • Tips and Tricks for Cruising • Top Down Furling • Cruising to Haida Gwaii Check out the full schedule at: h t t p s : / / s e a t t l e b o a t s h o w. c o m / seminars (Now searchable by name, day, presenter and keywords thanks to the new and greatly improved Seattle Boat Show website.)

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!

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February 2: Remember When the Boat Caught on Fire? Join the crew of Mango and learn about their adventures sailing from Seattle to Mexico, and just halfway back. From dolphins to deck work, lost dinghies to almost lost dogs, the tales of cruising by Scott & Kristen Meilicke. February 9: Escape to Alaska: Ditching the City for the Final Frontier. In 2016, Hays Clark, a software engineer and sailing enthusiast, convinced his wife Jen and their two young kids to get away from the daily grind, take the leap and set sail for Alaska on an 11-week odyssey. February 16: Canaling in the Netherlands. Joel and Mary Thornton acquired a “canal boat” in the Netherlands and have discovered the interesting things you see when you witness the Netherlands in the slow lane. February 23: Sold the House, Packed Up the Kids and Went Sailing. Mike & Julia Cain discuss their family cruising adventure from the Caribbean, up the Intercostal Waterway and into the Great Lakes. For info call (206) 789-1919 or check www.cycseattle.org/events

The Sailing Foundation will be offering the two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar at Bainbridge High School and Bainbridge Aquatic Center, with an optional FREE “in water” Lifesling ® training session on Monday, March 26th. An informative and entertaining training program, both in the classroom and hands-on, the seminar is designed to enhance your sailing skills as a crew member and make you, your boat and your crew safer. Experts Bruce Brown, Ken Fabert MD, Carol Hasse, Brad Baker, and more give you as much information as possible in the two-day experience. This seminar is relevant to all boaters and you’ll come out with a better understanding of the many topics covered. Saturday: classroom setting where instructors will educate attendees on topics including: heavy weather sail selection and use, man overboard and safety gear, damage control and repair, assistance to other vessels, safety communication devices and EPIRBs, personal safety gear, heavy weather techniques, abandon ship and life raft procedures, medical emergencies, and weather forecasting. There will also be a discussion on what lessons US Sailing has learned from studying various tragedies at sea and the nuances of each. Sunday: hands-on scenarios in pyrotechnics and fire fighting, and then into the pool for life raft deployment and entry training. Classroom sessions that day delve into medical scenarios and kits, weather routing, sail repair and maintenance, and Lifesling ® training. By participating in and completing the seminar, attendees will earn a certificate from US Sailing that can be used when racing offshore and internationally. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. There will be no registrations accepted at the event. Check: www.thesailingfoundation.org/ what-we-do/2018-safety-at-seaseminar

First Aid at Sea Workshops February 5 & 16 Effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures and more while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal are cosponsoring two one-day First Aid at Sea workshops on Monday, February 5, and Friday, February 16. Both will be from 8:00 am-5:00 pm at Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building, Fisherman’s Terminal, Seattle. Topics covered include: CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold-water near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization, first aid kits and more. Contact Sarah Fisken, (206) 543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu February 2018

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Bring your Valentine and family to the Class About Boating Safely at Eagle Harbor Congregation Church, Bainbridge Island. Take the class, earn the card. Join us for the 8-hour About Boating Safely class taught by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. This course meets the mandatory boater education requirements of the State of Washington for the Boater Education Card and is sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Topics include navigation, safety equipment, anchoring/docking, trailering, engines, mooring, and more to help all boaters become safer and more knowledgeable. Pre-register with Grant Winther, (206) 842-5862, gawsail@sounddsl.com or Loretta Rindal (360) 779-1657.

Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron will be presenting the following classes. To sign up, go to: www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/ education February 21: Tides & Currents Held at 6:00pm, at Bellevue West Marine. February 24: Public Boating The America’s Boating Club 3rd Edition all-day class, will be held at Firehouse #9, 12412 Newcastle Way, at 7:30 am. March 7: VHF Marine Radio Held at 6:00pm, at Bellevue West Marine.

February 16: “Couples Sharing the Boat Handling - Tips for Making it Work” by Linda Lewis. Creating and following set procedures that work on your boat and devising good communications mechanisms can make all the difference. Capt. Linda Lewis has helped hundreds of couples become a confident team. March 16: Carol Hasse, sailmaker and founder Port Townsend Sails, will discuss the design and function of the many types of light air sails for cruisers. Carol will also cover optimal points of sail, basic trim, and sail handling options for cruisers. March 24-25: Manzanita Bay Raftup. Join us for a short sail to the west side of Bainbridge Island. Manzanita is just south of Agate Pass. We will have a MOB hoisting practice. Plan on dinner & breakfast potluck meals. For more information, check: www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org

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Are you crazy for wooden boats like the Northwest Maritime Center/ Wooden Boat Foundation? Their friendly and adventure-loving staff will be leading trips around the world visiting famous wooden boat festivals. Always wanted to go to Norway or Tasmania? The first trip on the itinerary is Risør Trebåtfestival, this August 2018. Risør, Norway has a preserved wooden boat culture with a long history of wooden boat building. Travel “down under” to the Australian Wooden Boat festival, February 2019. This trip of a lifetime involves behind the scenes tour of the festival, a mile of waterfront with 500 boats, unique live demos, music and presentations. Plans for Brest, France, and Venice, Italy are also in the works. Planning parties will be in Port Townsend and Seattle. Check: http://nwmaritime.org/travel

Join us for our Speaker Series, once a month through April 2018. All presentations are free to the public, located in the Maritime Room East, NW Maritime Center, Port Townsend, from 5:00–7:00pm. February 15: Wendy Hinman, Sea Trials Around the World March 15: Brice Boland, Olympic Peninsula Surfrider Foundation April 19: Ernie Baird and Martin Musson, Race to Alaska. Check: http://nwmaritime.org

Maritime Theme Movies Join us at the Northwest Maritime Center for free, maritime-theme movie nights. Movies start at 7:00 pm. February 23: Master and Commander March 23: Captains Courageous Check: http://nwmaritime.org

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West Marine has announced the names of the 25 nonprofit organizations that will receive fall 2017 BlueFuture grants. Unrestricted support in the amount of $1,500 will be provided to the winners, all community-based organizations that are dedicated to getting young people on and around the water in recreational and educational capacities. Of the 25 BlueFuture grant recipients winners in 2017, there were several from the West Coast, but only one from the Pacific Northwest: The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle. “We congratulate our grant winners, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the nonprofit organizations who applied for a fall 2017 BlueFuture grant,” Barry says. “We wish them all the best and hope they will reapply when our spring 2018 grant cycle opens April 1.”

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As many as 1,000 different fish produce light in the deep oceans. The longest bony fish in the ocean is the 25-foot-long rare oarfish that can weigh more than 600 pounds. Great white sharks aren’t white. They’re a dark bluish-gray with lightcolored undersides. This color scheme is called countershading, darker above and whiter underneath, a camouflage rendering them invisible. A great white shark eats about 10 tons of food in a year. Cookiecutter sharks glow in the dark. A two-headed shark was once found in the Nile River, the result of a genetic malfunction. North America is home to eight species of sturgeon. Some species of sturgeon can live up to 150 years.

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In 1967, a nine-foot swordfish rammed the research submarine Alvin, at a depth of 2,000 feet off the Georgia coast. The entire 38” inch length of the sword, penetrated the outer fiberglass hull of the sub, which was forced to surface. The crew then extricated the trapped fish and ate it for dinner. Some fish have expandable abdomens and can swallow fish much larger than themselves. Yellowfin tuna weighing up to 160 pounds have been found in the stomachs of black marlins. While digging for food on the bottom with its piglike snout, bonefish sometimes turn somersaults in the process. Parrotfish are named for their beaklike teeth, resembling those of a parrot. Hagfish can tie themselves into knots.

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Ronstan has released the RF6 swivel cleat base, specifically engineered for dinghies up to 4.5m in length. Designed to give the sailor easy and accurate control of their mainsheet from any position on the boat, the cleat base allows quick and accurate cleating and releasing from any angle. Ronstan says the cleat arm gives the sailor a very high degree of versatility.

Stainless steel ball bearings support the cleat arm which features an integral stop to prevent over-rotation. The stop can be removed if 360° rotation is desired. A switchable ratchet in the base allows the arm to remain at its most recently used position, but the ratchet can also be turned off for free swivelling. The integrated base

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Extend the boating season and protect your engine against surprise cold snaps prior to winterization. Camframo’s Pali, utilizes a selfregulating PTC heating element that cannot overheat. It meets all ignition protection guidelines and standards to allow it to be safely used in the marine engine compartment.

It is the only heater of its type fully safety compliant to UL and CSA standards. • The Pali utilizes an internal hermetically sealed thermostat to turn the heater on before 41°F and off before 60°F. Continuously protects engine compartments up to 80 cubic feet at -4°F outside ambient temperature. • Air flows in all directions to more evenly distribute warmth throughout the engine compartment.

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Forespar ’s Motor Mate is a lightweight, portable, and compact hoist with a lifting capacity of 100 lb (the approximate weight of a 15 HP outboard). It is designed for both sailboats and powerboats and made of heavy duty anodized aluminum, white powder coated for added corrosion resistance. The Motor Mate is ideal for lifting or lowering outboard motors, scuba gear, duffel bags, ice, groceries, etc. The Motor Mate uses a Railfast ® mounted ring on the rail and a “toe” on the deck or cockpit coaming directly under the rail.

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Jimmy Cornell’s latest book, 200,000 Miles: A Life of Adventure, is based on his extensive knowledge of offshore cruising gained from experiences that stretches over four decades. Jimmy has sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations as well as two voyages to Antarctica and a successful transit of the Northwest Passage.

While primarily aimed at sailors who are planning or making preparations for a longer voyage, this book will also appeal to tested ocean navigators as well as weekend sailors. With 500 excellent photographs from the author’s vast collection, should be equally appealing to dreamers. Approximately two-thirds of the book deals with practical matters

and covers all subjects of interest to anyone planning to leave on an offshore voyage. The other third of the book describes highlights from the author’s circumnavigations as well as voyages to Antarctica, a transpacific passage from Antarctica to Alaska, and the challenges of the Northwest Passage. The chapters alternate between the two, with one technical chapter being followed by a cruising narrative. 200,000 Miles: A Life of Adventure by Jimmy Cornell, $39.95.

The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied upon by thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions. It is packed with information and collective wisdom of cruising sailors from over four decades. Preparations • S u i t a b l e b o a t s , i n c l u d i n g considerations of hull integrity • Equipment and maintenance

• Advances in navigation and communications systems • Access to weather and routing information • The balance of power input and usage • Planning for hurricane season • Risk management • Crew harmony and health • Provisioning Passage Planning • Atlantic weather systems, including tropical waves and hurricanes

• C o m m o n r o u t e s a n d timings across the Atlantic • Seasonal cruising along bordering coasts and within Atlantic island groups • Fog and ice in the higher latitudes • Key landfalls The comprehensiveness of this edition will both inspire dreamers and instill confidence in those about to depart. The Atlantic Crossing Guide by Jane Russell & RCC Pilotage Foundation, $75. 00.

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uring the first Race to Alaska in 2015, I emailed trimaran designer Ian Farrier at his shop in Christchurch, New Zealand, just before Elsie Piddock, an F-25C, reached Ketchikan. “Ian,” I wrote, “are you monitoring this crazy Race to Alaska in which your design looks to be the first to arrive?” Indeed he was. “Very happy with the result, which was due to a great effort by Al Hughes and the crew of !” Farrier answered with glee. He then added, “Multihull owners remain just a little irritated with the still frequent claims they don’t go well to weather, but I think this race has demolished the old fallacy again. After five days of sailing, and in mostly tough conditions right on the nose, the F-25C was well over 100 miles in front of a 25 percent larger monohull.” The fact that the second boat to arrive in Ketchikan was a Farrier 28 only increased his delight. It was a great shock to the sailing community when Ian died suddenly on December 8, 2017, while in San Francisco. He was 70 years old. For more than 40 years, the term “trailerable foldable trimarans” was synonymous with his name. He was also revered for his continuous support of trimaran owners. Ian, a new Zealander who spent years in the U.S., including Seattle,

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learned about sailing at his family’s cottage. He mucked around on various dinghies until his father suggested he build his own. With the help of a Dutch carpenter, the teenager learned about wood and glue and bending, and then setting sail in his own creation. Ian visited me in Victoria about a decade ago and told me how he became a trimaran designer. Sailing had fallen by the wayside once he enrolled to study mechanical engineering at the University of Christchurch. But the curriculum bored him “out of his brain” and he dropped out after his second year. A few jobs and some car racing later, he was again enticed by adventures on the water. “I was attracted to trimarans because, to some degree, they look like airplanes,” he said. “I like fast cars and I like fast boats.” He found an unfinished plywood trimaran and bought it for $700. Completing this shell gave him not only intense training in boat design, tool making, and metal work, but created the foundation for his trimaran designs that he would build upon “Elsie Piddock” sails into Ketchikan to for the rest of his career. win R2AK. Photo courtesy of Rosie Roppel. After studying Herreshoff’s www.48North.com

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Common Sense of Yacht Design, he launched his Trailtri prototype in Australia in 1974 and patented his folding system in 1975, always following his motto, “Do it right the first time.” His folding systems allowed trimarans to be trailerable, fit into regular docks, and made them transportable around the world in shipping containers. While inventing and building his first trimarans, his wife Alicia supported him financially and emotionally. To launch his first production fiberglass six-metre trimaran, he teamed with Brisbane’s Haines-Hunter. They sold more than 300 of this design. This success led John Walton, son of Wal-Mart’s founder, to invite Ian to build his boats in the U.S. in 1983. Ian accepted while stipulating that he manage the plant and control construction quality. He, Alicia, and two sons moved to San Diego, where Ian headed the newly founded Corsair Marine. Among a variety of models, one of the most famous, the F-27, launched in 1985 and had a production run of more than 450. But Ian and Walton disagreed on the company’s direction, so Ian left and started Farrier Marine in Seattle. He rejoined Corsair when Aussie, Richard Ward, bought the company. Over the years, Ian enjoyed success in designs ranging from the F-24 to the F-36. Eventually, Ian moved back to Kiwi land, restarting Farrier Marine in Christchurch. His latest inventions included three versions of the F-22, including the F-22F with its all-carbon construction and foils. These were going into production when he died. After his death, tributes to Ian almost clogged the sailing blogosphere. Perhaps Peter Hackett, who tested the F-22 recently, summed it up best during Ian’s Celebration of Life: “He was a great mate, a brilliant guy, and he was simply driven by the need to make things perfect. The good news is that because of what Ian did, he gets to keep on giving.” 25

LESSONS LEARNED WHILE CRUISING Jamie & Behan Gifford

Breaking Down the Cost of Cruising How much does it cost to go cruising? It’s a detail almost everyone who dreams about casting off wants to know. It’s also the impossible question with no magic answer. Cruisers sail around the world on a wide range of budgets. What it costs for the individual crew is closely connected to the tradeoffs they are willing to make, or discretionary spending they won’t forgo. We break down the milliondollar question into the parts: acquiring a boat, outfitting it for cruising, and the cost of living after docklines are cut. Buying the boat It all starts with buying a boat. But buying a boat is so much more than the negotiated, agreed to price. Other components need to be considered, as they can balloon this initial outlay beyond what dreamers imagine when browsing Yachtworld. Consider pre-sales costs. If you’re lucky enough to have found the boat in your home area, fantastic! And uncommon! The perfect boat is rarely so convenient. Budget for travel costs and hope that there’s only one trip required. Then, recall the costs for a survey – including haulout. You should be uncomfortable with a broker recommending his cousin Lenny

for your survey, so add in the cost of flying in someone you trust to properly assess the boat. In addition to a good surveyor, it’s often prudent to hire independent professionals to evaluate the engine and the rig. These are bigticket items which general surveyors often don’t have the experience to evaluate thoroughly. The boat passes survey, you’ve settled on a price, and the purchase is made. Closing costs may include registration, local taxes, and additional expenses if it’s not US flagged and must be imported – as well as just getting the boat to wherever you want it. Outfitting the Boat It’s common to hemorrhage cash in the months leading up to cutting the docklines. Through some phenomenon of consumerism, or perhaps nerves when approaching cast-off day, that boat that was listed as “bluewater ready” or “buy today and sail paradise tomorrow” becomes a receptacle for “must do” and “must have” lists. Surely this was the start of “BOAT” as Bring Out Another Thousand, as costs can run higher than expected. When outfitting to go cruising, it can be helpful to find a trusted sailor to be

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the voice of reason to help avoid this pitfall! And always best to get familiar with the boat and systems before the money is spent to change it. Cost of living When the million-dollar question is asked, without a million-dollars in the bank, it’s often the cost of living expenses being queried. These vary in important ways based on boat selection and lifestyle choices. How can you estimate what it costs? Consider what’s essential for happy living – and what pushes you over the edge in terms of risk, or from comfortable living into camping. To do that, we further break down the cost of living while cruising in four parts: fixed costs, variable expenses, boat maintenance, and discretionary spending. Fixed costs include expenses like boat insurance, health insurance, and any debt that requires servicing. Insurance costs can be the easiest to ballpark: get in touch with an agent, and find quotes that fit your needs. Ballpark annual insurance costs at 1.53% of the value you wish to insure. Health insurance swings wildly, depending on how willing and able you are to separate from the insanity of the US healthcare system. Travel policies have limited utility in the USA (most only allow a few weeks), but keep costs low if primarily outside the USA. Our family of five pays $1,500-$2,500/year in health insurance premiums, with a high deductible (often called “catastrophic,” as it’s only in catastrophe we’d ever make a claim) but excellent coverage. Variable expenses are what’s detailed in the blogosphere’s “what we spent cruising this month” posts. These are the everyday living costs from groceries to internet access to fuel. There is some control over these expenses based on countries we choose to visit and habits we indulge. On Totem, our biggest variable monthly expense is groceries. The cost of provisioning varies a lot depending on the country. We tend to mitigate this by stocking up as much as we can where provisions cost less, so we can lower expenditure

when they cost more. In preparing to sail across the Pacific, where islands can have relatively high costs for anything that’s not produced locally, we lowered our costs by provisioning deeply in Mexico. As a result, we ended up spending relatively little on groceries while in the South Pacific as we only needed to top up fresh fruit/veg and worked off onboard stores otherwise. This is pretty common, and why some “cost of cruising this month” blog posts tend to be unrealistic because they make costly places look inexpensive when masking the earlier outlay. What will your costs be? Research online to ballpark based on your lifestyle choices and planned cruising grounds. Expat websites are a great resource, as is www.numbeo.com, to consider what they may run. Boat maintenance is the hardest of all to forecast, as it is HIGHLY variable based on boat type, boat value, local cost of labor/services, upkeep standards, and long term goals. Published “rule of thumb” estimates range from 10% to 20% of a boat’s value per year. I’m not sure what cloud they were plucked from, but don’t know any full-time

cruiser spending to this level yearly. More typically, maintenance costs often start out quite low as boat gear and systems are primed for departure. It’s after a few years, when equipment needs service or replacement, that costs begin to rise beyond consumables. At this point begins a sine wave in maintenance expenses where higher costs spring up every couple of years or so (new sail? Time for a bottom job?) with alternating spikes for exceptional expenses such as a re-rig or repower. Discretionary spending are those expenses that aren’t required, but sometimes those unnecessary expenses may actually be quite important. Coming down the ICW during a very chilly December, we ponied up the funds to stay in a marina so we could run the heater and keep warm. In South Africa, we couldn’t imagine passing up the opportunity to go on a safari and happily dipped into notouch savings for the experience. For other cruisers, budgeting for an annual trip home is a non-negotiable part of their discretionary spending. What will cruising cost for you? Much of this question is easily

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estimated even before you have a boat. And it doesn’t require a million-dollars! We’re in Santa Marta, Colombia, and just had quality time with young cruisers Dan and Kika from Uma (www.sailinguma.com). They’ve been cruising the Caribbean for a couple of years and are preparing to sail to Europe this summer. To buy Uma, they had a dream, motivation, and spent $3,000 on a boat to take them to blue horizons. A monkey’s fist throw away is another cruising family on a boat which is the multi-million dollar answer to the million dollar question. Between those lies Totem. We’re all out here enjoying adventures afloat, at a level we can afford. This month, Totem will transit the Panama Canal back to the Pacific! We’re sailing north to Mexico and look forward to a road trip up to Puget Sound in the summer. Readers interested in working out the answer to their million dollar question are encouraged to get in touch with us! Follow the Giffords on their blog at www.sailingtotem.com or check our blog page at www.48north.com/sailing-blogs/

A Sailor’s Guide to Superfluous Safety By Michele and Jon Rogalin Henderson

su·per·flu·ous [soo-pur-floo-uh s] adjective unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. As offshore sailors, one of the questions that we are asked regularly is, “Do you feel safe out there?” Our answer is invariably a resounding YES. Our safety arsenal is, in a word, superfluous. We have everyday safety gear and protocol, as well as emergency gear and plans for things like storms, crew overboard, and abandoning ship. Our everyday-wear includes a personal flotation device (PFD), harness, and tether. Attached are a strobe, whistle, waterproof headlamp, and a personal AIS locator beacon. A quick aside about the AIS (versus EPIRB) beacons: If a person ends up in the sea in the middle of the Pacific, the only way that one is likely to be saved is if the other person(s) on the boat can find you. We spent weeks at sea where we saw no other boats – not by sight or via the AIS receiver. We opted for the AIS beacons for this reason. Even in the open ocean 28

that has semi-regular traffic, it is more likely that your own boat can get to you first. Obviously it is best to avoid going into the water (unless you are becalmed and need a swim), but stuff happens, and it’s good to feel prepared. A note on PFDs: neither of us are fans of inflatables. In our experience they can be unsafe and unreliable, so we use the inherently buoyant type. Ardea has jacklines, and a mast pulpit (visible in the image above) with a knife strapped on to it. Having a mast pulpit makes reefing the main in sporty conditions much more secure. We clip in to the jacklines, go forward, and then clip in at the mast pulpit. We don’t wear all of this gear and clip in all of the time. We have some general rules that we abide by. If the seas are calm, and the breeze moderate, we will put on a PFD without the harness to go on deck. We always clip in when the seas are burly or we are sailing fast February 2018

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in big breeze. We never go out on deck at night without both of us awake, and always wearing full safety gear. Our key to remembering these guidelines is the phrase, “Stay on the boat!” This is what we say to encourage each other to stop and make sure we are geared up as the situation mandates. Ardea is outfitted with a Lifesling, a horseshoe with attached safety pole and strobe, as well as lifeline netting and safety ladders for crew overboard emergencies. We have a detailed plan in place for these situations, and find it helpful to review the plan periodically in order to avoid having to think when in an emergency situation. We made a pulley that is easy to grab and attach to the Lifesling and a halyard to pull a person back on board. We have high freeboard, and found this solution to be the most effective for retrieving someone. Writing this article has inspired us to actually write out the details of our crew-overboard protocol. It starts with throwing the horseshoe/pole/ strobe and dropping a pin on the GPS and ends with hugs and chocolate. We installed netting on our lifelines as an adjunct to using our tethers. This is

both for preventing the tether from being compromised by deck hardware as well as keeping us from dragging in the water if one of us goes over while tethered to the jacklines. In addition, we have safety ladders that can be pulled down from the water. These also serve as a backup if one of us goes over the side while tethered. We have yet to use this equipment in an actual emergency. For more serious emergencies requiring us to abandon ship, we have a liferaft, a “ditch kit” that floats, a signaling device, and special PFDs. Our life raft is built to accommodate six-people offshore, and contains a plethora of safety equipment, a sea anchor, and some snacks. Our ditch kit is the bag we grab if we need to abandon the Ardea. In it, we have a portable desalinator, a backcountry medical kit, seasickness/ prescription medications, and some snacks. For signaling, the kit includes a strobe, flares and flare launching device, smoke distress signals, an electronic flare, a bell, whistles, a floating VHF radio, a signal mirror, and a DeLorme InReach satellite safety device (which also gives us weather and location). To figure out where we are, the kit has a handheld compass, a handheld GPS, and binoculars. Naturally the kit has fishing gear (plus wasabi & soy sauce). We have included copies of important documents, identification, and some cash in a waterproof box. We each have a pair of flip flops, spare sunglasses, and a hat in the kit. There

The “Ardea” crew chose AIS beacons instead of the EPIRB variety.

is also a collapsible bailing bucket, waterproof matches, flashlights (waterproof, shake-to-charge), rain ponchos, emergency sleeping bags, safety blankets, bug repellent, sunscreen, SPF lip balm, a waterproof notebook/ pencil, tissue, a knife, and the liferaft user manual. We did say superfluous? But wait, there’s more! Attached to the floating ditch kit are two Type 1 PFDs. By connecting the PFDs to the A sampling of items from the ditch kit aboard “Ardea”. ditch kit, we are tethered Note the portable desalination kit, flares, medical kit, together and have some hand bearing compass, strobe, flashlights, a bell, and assurance that we won’t lose a DeLorme InReach satellite safety device, among each other in rough seas. other things. We also have discussed, in detail, a theoretical plan for how equipment that we have never used to manage abandoning ship. There and likely will never use? There are are heaps of scenarios, so it gets a two reasons. The first reason is: stuff little complicated, but the first step happens (usually when conditions are is messaging everyone we know via less than optimal and in the middle our DeLorme InReach that we are in of the night). Before we left, we read trouble and abandoning the Ardea (our books and stories about other sailors’ GPS coordinates are automatically experiences, wherein this or that safety transmitted). Having friends and equipment made all the difference in family in timezones around the world their survival. We took copious notes means that someone somewhere is (and then bought all of it). Reason number two? We promised making a call that will, ostensibly, get us rescued. Over the 16,000 nautical our families (especially daughters, miles we have voyaged, thus far, we Denali and Isabel) that we wouldn’t die have used none of this equipment. whilst voyaging. When they fret, I read One thing we will add before our next off this list and our safety protocols big adventure is a small solar charger until they are reassured. For those of you planning an for electronics (such as the DeLorme, offshore voyage and sorting your iPhone, etc.) We carry (also as yet unused) own safety arsenal, please know that storm sails, both a trysail and heavy we are a bit excessive where safety is storm jib, a drogue with an 8 pound concerned, and you can certainly get mushroom anchor, and a copy of Lin by with far less than what we have. and Larry Pardey’s Storm Tactics. This If you have the resources and are so book is essential reading for every inclined, this article can serve as a offshore sailor. We used it to get Ardea solid checklist for you. As always, dialed in with storm protocol and don’t let endless lists keep you from reading the stories of other sailors leaving the dock. A lot of things can was beneficial for having guidelines be sorted along the way, and you can for storm safety. We recently met up determine your own comfort level. The with Lin at her house on Kawau Island mission critical items are the everyday (near Auckland) and enjoyed trading safety gear outlined above, as well as storm stories. She’s our hero (much signaling and communication devices. Most importantly, have plans in to her embarrassment). To top off our arsenal, our dinghy is outfitted with place, and practice them. Safe sailing! safety equipment as well. We carry Now calling Auckland home, Noj is four orange PFDs, a safety ladder, a kill switch attached to a lanyard worn by working with Evolution Sails, and Michele is looking for a lecturer position. Follow the driver, and an anchor. So why do we have all of this safety them at www.callalooblue.com/ www.48North.com

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Chepe recently moved in with us. We did not invite Chepe to move in; we were not looking for a third crewmember. But, we did leave the companionway open one night, which I suppose in Chepe’s skewed view of reality looks a whole lot like an invitation. It was immediately clear why Chepe is a terrible houseguest. He stayed up all night partying and making noise. He ate anything in sight, and even once I hid all our food, he rummaged through my cabinets. He was dirty and ungracious. He had terrible hygiene. We quickly decided that Chepe had to go. There was no reasoning with Chepe, however, because Chepe was a rat. After he didn’t respond to my subtle hints and polite requests to go find a new home, things escalated quickly. Soon it was fullfledged warfare: Becca’s homemade poison, clever traps, and opposable thumbs; against Chepe’s savvy nose, impressive agility, and will to survive. When I first noticed the hole through the bag and two hot dog buns, I thought Chepe was a mouse. ‘OK,’ I thought, ‘we can handle this.’ We’d had mice try to take up residence on Halcyon before, though I had to admit this time was a bit more complicated. We were anchored off the coast of Nicaragua and a 1.5-hour bus ride from the nearest mousetraps. And we had just provisioned for a season without supermarkets, loading up the fridge and squirreling dried and canned food away in lockers and cubbies all over the boat. Despite this, I wasn’t worried. I asked Google how to make homemade mouse poison. I found a recipe using ingredients I already had: mix sugar, flour, and baking soda in equal parts, then place it in a shallow container near where the mouse has been. The mouse is attracted by the sugar and eats it all up. Mice can’t expel gas (fart or burp), so when the baking soda reacts with the acid in their stomach… you get dead mice. How simple! That Google sure is smart. 30

Do Rats Fart?

A Boat Battle Royale By Becca Guillote I hummed as I mixed up my cheap and effective homemade mouse poison (also harmless for kids and pets!) and mounded it near the empty coconut milk tetrapak Chepe had been shredding the previous evening. To be safe, I also dropped some peanut butter on chopsticks draped across a sink full of water, in case the silly little mouse chose that route instead. I went to bed confident I’d wake up to undisturbed vegetables and a very bloated or very drowned mouse. Instead, I woke up to the pile of baking soda concoction spread about, the chopsticks knocked into the sink, a new hole through our hanging produce net, half an apple missing and teeth marks around the entire rim of an empty Tupperware container. I quickly deduced two things from this scene: 1. Chepe was taunting me and 2. Chepe was not a mouse. A mouse could have lived in the gaping hole Chepe chewed in that apple. And the bite marks in the Tupperware made it clear those were some big teeth. We did not have a cute little fury and rather dumb mouse settling in, we had a big gross shrewd RAT with a vengeance. Chepe won that battle, and the war was on. February 2018

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Every time I opened a cabinet, I found something else Chepe had destroyed. A pack of seaweed, a bottle of vegetable oil, a tetrapak of chicken broth, a gallon of engine oil, a box of pasta, a Tupperware of flour, a container of milk, a bottle of boat soap, a bag of crackers. Each discovery of demolition added fuel to my fury. I mixed roach poison with peanut butter and smeared it on Tupperware (Chepe seemed to have a propensity for Tupperware, having already disposed of three containers). I piled the baking soda concoction in corners all over the galley. I arranged a trail of cheerios leading up to the edge of a fork, balanced precariously over a bucket of bleach water. I turned our galley into a game of mousetrap. Except the mouse was a rat. I was lying in bed that night thinking through my battle plans when I was suddenly struck by an urgent question: Do rats fart? Half of my combat strategy depended on Chepe’s inability to pass gas. What if those piles of sugary baking soda are really just an unsatisfying midnight snack for rats, delicious but full of empty calories? More questions came tumbling into mind. How much roach poison does it take to kill a rat? How high can rats jump? How long can they swim? I had neglected the number one rule to a successful battle campaign: know thy enemy! It was time for some serious research, and I knew just where to turn. I grabbed my phone and franticly asked Google: “Do rats frat”? Luckily, Google knows me well and kindly corrected me. “Did you mean, do rats fart?” They do, it turns out. So baking soda doesn’t kill them. And roach poison doesn’t either, though it may eventually give them testicular cancer. Rats can jump two feet vertically and four feet horizontally. They can fit through a hole the size of a quarter. Some species can swim a mile, tread water for three days, and hold their breath for three minutes. In the US, there are as many rats as people. They

reach sexual maturity in two months, and can reproduce every three weeks. In a safe environment, two rats could become 900 in a single year (yes, that’s terrifying). Their teeth grow fast, up to five inches per year, and never stop growing. To keep those gnashers under control, rats chew on pretty much everything, including cinder blocks, aluminum sheeting, glass, and lead. Those gnarly fangs are harder than iron, which I suppose is why Chepe chewed through my plastic Tupperware container like it was a stick of butter in the tropics. My goal was to evict Chepe before our guests arrived, but he proved a worthy adversary and we were still duking it out when friends from Seattle joined us for the week. I was frazzled, and likely looked somewhat strung out as I jammed boxes of pasta into the oven and packed bags of cereal into the fridge. Then we went sailing, which was a refreshing respite from the Rat Battle. That night I pulled every food item not housed in a glass jar or aluminum can out of the cabinets and piled it into a duffel bag. This bounty included, as

testament to our overly well-stocked Chepe into thinking rat poison was a boat: 17 plastic jars of peanut butter, tasty treat. No, it seems Chepe was in 24 boxes of almond milk, 12 bags of control until the end, when he simply chips, 12 tetrapaks of tomato sauce and got up and left. a gallon of olive oil. John hung the bag, I’d like to think he was offended I now weighing nearly 60 pounds, from impeded his nightly feast, that he had With a Bristol Channel Cutter a strap he rigged on the mast (inside the a bellyache from too much baking soda boat, though we did discuss sending it and sugar, that he was scared of the big to the top of the mast instead). Finally metal traps, that he got seasick when we armed with industrial strength poison went sailing. Whether he was insulted and commercial traps, we laced the or nauseous or terrified or bored, what cabinets and rigged the galley until it is important is that he doesn’t live looked like a rat torture chamber. here anymore. And so I have declared If Chepe’s strategy was to bide myself the valiant victor of the Rat his time and wear me down, it Battle. I have washed my hands (and was working. I was frustrated and every surface of the boat) of Chepe’s exhausted from moving and shoving shenanigans, spent 45 minutes trying and reorganizing all of our food every to remember where I hid the spaghetti, day. Despite my opposable thumbs and and chalked the whole thing up to an Bristol Channel Cutter was designed by the late Lyle Hess. Google’s indispensable knowledge, unpleasant but educational encounter. The vessel is attractive to blue water sailors because of her Chepe was prevailing. How else would I have learned that seaworthiness and outstanding performance. And then – he wasn’t. AfterCape seven rats Works can fart? George Marine builds the Bristol Channel Cutter and nights of warfare -- from offering the Falmouth Cutter, along with their other range of vessels. In baking soda treats to industrial strength Beccarolled andout John Nicaragua with January 2011, Cape George theirare first in completed hull rattraps, from storing a pineapple with “Halcyon”. They’re continuing south using the original Sam L. Morse BCC mold. the plates to suspending anything this spring, before leaving their boat for edible from the mast -- it was over. another,Marine to attempt a ,Northwest Passage CapeI GeorGe Works inC. was victorious, but it was 1924 an empty transit with the Esarey family on Cape George Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368 board victory. I did not lure Chepe into one “Dogbark!” Follow their adventures at 360.385.3412 www.capegeorgecutters.com of the six traps I had set. I did not trick www.halcyonwandering.com/

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ASK THE SURVEYOR by Tom Averna

Hello Tom, I’m looking at a 42’ Catalina. After many months I think I’ve narrowed down my search and have put in an offer. Next step is to do a survey and go from there. During the sea trial with the owner, I thought the steering felt really tight and hard to turn the steering wheel, while, perplexingly, it also felt like there was a lot of play. It was kind of noisy, as well. I always had to keep moving the wheel to keep a straight course. Will a surveyor be able to tell me what might be going on? Will Baldwin Portland, OR Hi Will. On most, if not all, Catalinas, the type of steering system is what’s known as a cable-to-quadrant, or the push-pull system. This is by far the most common type of steering system that I see on my surveys of sailboats. I see it on everything from day sailors to ocean cruising sailboats. The symptoms you’re describing could be caused by a number of issues with the steering system, or even a problem with the rudder or rudder post. Based on my experience, however, it’s good to start with steering apparatus alone, not including the rudder (rudder and rudder post issues deserve their own column). With a cable-to-quadrant system, there are quite a few moving parts that require careful inspection. One of the problems a surveyor experiences when surveying the steering system is the lack of access to all of these parts that make up the steering system. Ever notice how many times your surveyor is hanging upside down in a locker with just his/her feet sticking straight up? They’re not doing that to stay in

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shape. The surveyor is trying their best to inspect an item that is buried in a locker under a floorboard or under a bunk. And that’s often after shuffling gear around that’s been stowed in a locker since the boat was new; it’s amazing the stuff I come across buried deep in the bottom of a locker. Inspecting the steering system is definitely a workout, but is critically important. If you miss a cracked or loose turning block, a misaligned pulley, or a frayed cable wire that’s hidden deep in the bilge or under the deck there could be serious repercussions. Careful periodic inspection, as well as keeping the cables lubricated, adjusted properly, and free of corrosion are keys to a well maintained steering system. With cable-to-quadrant steering, the steering wheel is usually on a binnacle. There’s a chain that goes around a sprocket inside the binnacle. The chain loops over the sprocket and is attached to cable on both ends of the chain. The cable is routed through pulleys and sheaves ending at a quadrant that’s bolted to the rudder post. Turning the rudder is simply a matter of turning the wheel in the direction you want to go with this system. It’s very simple, but depending on the boat builder or equipment used, it can also be a weak point. This is so because there are quite a few parts that have to all work together. Any unnecessary friction, misalignment, loose fastenings or corrosion can cause this system to falter, or fail. This is a system that is only as strong as its weakest link. With a cable-to-quadrant system, it’s a good idea to have a means to install an emergency tiller as a backup February 2018

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should the system fail. I would not go cruising without one. I surveyed a boat in Florida that had crossed the Atlantic from France, a sweet 32’ French sloop. The rudder cable slipped off a pulley sheave and jammed the rudder. It turns out the fastenings bolting the pulley to a bulkhead were loose as well. Either before or after the cable slipped off, the entire pulley pulled loose, making the steering system inoperable. The skipper, being fairly resourceful was able to fashion a temporary rudder from the spinnaker pole with a piece of plywood lashed to it. The plywood that became the rudder had been the dinette seat locker lid. He showed me some photos of his jury rig. It had to be the right size to steer a course, but not too big to be hard to handle. I was impressed! Luckily for him the weather remained fair and he was able to sail back to the Canary Islands 500 miles upwind! The steering was repaired in Tenerife without too much trouble

A corroded quadrant driven by a tiller. Side note - this is also a bad place for rusty propane tanks!

once he was at the dock with the proper tools. When I came aboard to do the survey, he opened the cockpit locker and there was the jury rigged rudder he used in the emergency. He smiled and shrugged his shoulders. “Just in case,” he said. My point here is that the prevalence of cable-to-quadrant steering systems should not make sailors overlook all the small moving parts that can take the system down. It doesn’t take much to become a problem if one of those parts fail. Fortunately, odds of developing a problem are slim to none because most production boats have overbuilt the steering. Plus, if the boat’s steering is inspected often and maintained, you’ll have many thousands of miles of sailing trouble free. So to return to your question, Will, I’d guess that it’s a small problem in the system that has a big effect on the feel of the steering while sailing. A surveyor ought to be able to catch it. And if you can get access to all the parts of the system, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself. While cable-to-quadrant is the most common on sailboats, by no

means is it the only one, and it is of value to at least mention some of the others. Other common wheel-steering systems on sailboats are the bulletproof worm gear and rack-and-pinion. These systems are typically seen on traditional boats. I have a worm gear on my boat, an Allied Seawind. The worm gear requires periodic lubrication and that’s about it. As the boats get bigger, it’s more likely you might find a hydraulic steering system with the use of a hydraulic ram attached to the rudder post. On sailboats smaller than 50’, it’s rare to see hydraulic steering. Hydraulic steering is also very strong and simple, but does require inspections and routine maintenance. Obviously the most simple and most bulletproof is a tiller connected to the rudder. Not many moving parts there! A tiller with an outboard rudder is my favorite. This system can be inspected in the water and on a long passage simply by looking over the transom and visually checking to see everything is in its place. When I survey an outboard rudder, I look first at the parts that

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might wear the most, the pintles and gudgeons. By grasping the rudder and giving it a good shake I can sometimes see if there’s play there. Over time and use, the pintles can wear and won’t be as snug as they were when new. There might be a little play, but if it’s excessive, I would recommend changing them out. Pintles usually retain plenty of strength even if there’s a little play, so you don’t have to worry about the rudder falling off. However, you’re likely to feel the movement between the pintles and gudgeons in the tiller and hear a knocking sound when sailing and motoring. If you hear it or feel it, I’d check it out. If the boat has an inboard rudder with a tiller, it’s important to check the rudder tube where it’s bonded to the hull, as well as looking at the rudder post. Whatever the system, you want it to work, and the difficult access to elements of most steering systems should not mean out-of-sight out-ofmind. Tom Averna is an independent marine surveyor specializing in sailboats since 1987.

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

Dead man’s fingers, green sea fingers, felty fingers, forked felt alga, oyster thief and various other interesting and folky names have been given to this simple, but invasive, alga which is as thick as a pencil. There are lots of alga – giant kelp is one. This one is a simple nonflowering plant and each “finger” contains only one cell, some upwards of a foot long. These guys (not a fitting moniker since each finger is both male and female) grow in the intertidal zone and attach themselves to rocks, often hanging down at low water and look like, yes, a dead man’s fingers. They often break away and are common in mat-forming masses that float with the wind and tide. You can find felty fingers (I like that name best) throughout the Salish Sea, but it’s not originally from here.

This plant evidently hitched a ride on a dirty-hulled cargo ship and probably came from the sea around Japan. With the help of us, and wind and waves, it’s now just about everywhere in cool seas. The problem with this plant is that it forms dense mats and can lift oysters, mussels and scallops off their native sites (oyster thief). It can stop shellfish from filtering food by smothering entire beaches at low tide. So, what’s the big deal for us? Think of all the shellfish, scallops and oysters you enjoy that now are threatened because of one ship carrying one of these plants. There aren’t any native plants like this, so if you see this thing, rest assured it’s a bad thing. To me, it’s just another example of how we’re messing with nature in ways we don’t realize until it’s too late.

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Like it fresh? Like it local? Like to support the growers? Like BC? Then there’s no better place to be than Granville Island Public Market. I’ve visited the market numerous times and although it happens to be on a dark, nippy night in February each time, I was blown away by the vibrancy of the fresh produce, the gourmet selection, and the cultural experience. It’s now certainly a place I’ll allow time for on any visit to Vancouver. Located across False Creek from downtown Vancouver, Granville Island is actually a small peninsula that’s tucked under Granville Street Bridge. It’s easily accessible by ferry, driving, aquabus, biking, bus, walking, or best of all, your own boat since you’re allowed to anchor for free for a few weeks in False Creek or berth at the public dock for three hours. The expansive Public Market sits on the northwest waterfront corner of the island and, in the evening, offers breathtaking views of towering city lights across the creek and its numerous illuminated bridges. Sounds, smells, and tastes of fresh produce tantalize the senses of many happy market goers creating a bustling carnival atmosphere. Visitors gather in communal dining area savoring an evening meal and a chance to catch up with friends. That’s what my first visit to the island was like - to meet Beth Cooper, from Sarah Jean II, who was featured in Galley Essentials in 2012 and after a voyage to

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Alaska. She’s contributing again this year. Beth is a local so her guidance was extremely welcomed, along with the stall holders who were keen to share their knowledge on how to best prepare and/ or cook their products. High on Beth’s list of “must visit” Having fun choosing flavorful apples with Alana from #1 Orchard.

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venders is Duso’s Italian Foods, along with The Stock Market for its soups, stocks, and sauces. Then, there’s Seafood City where, besides astoundingly fresh seafood, you can also acquire extremely delicious maple smoked candy salmon nuggets. If it’s a true Canadian experience you’re after, then it’s best to head outside kitty-corner to Edible Canada where you can immerse yourself in their locavore retail store, dine at their bistro, or participate in one of their culinary tours. On my second visit to Granville Island, I quickly realized that the Public Market is just a small fraction of what the island offers. Southeast of the market, the Emily Carr University of Art and Design has a large footprint on the waterfront and its presence brings a very strong artsy vibe to the diverse array of surrounding shops and galleries. Five theater companies - including one for children - add to the mix, offering enlightening entertainment. Beside the Carousel Theatre for kids, there’s a Kid’s Market and numerous parks; and the summer Water Park is a big hit. If playing in the park and/or theatre viewing leaves you famished, there’s a superb choice of atmospheric restaurants to tempt your taste buds. Although a chilly visit to Granville Island may not be in your current calendar, perhaps a visit to the annual late February Winterruption Festival (www.granvilleisland.com) will 35

help ward off the winter blues. I owe my thanks to Duso’s for the following pasta recipe and to Beth for a wonderful small island foodie experience and an introduction to these other heartwarming recipes. Red Lentil Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion - diced 1 red pepper – diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons sumac ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 ½ cups dried red lentils 6 cups water 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Heat olive oil in a large pot for 1 minute. Add onion and red pepper and sauté until soft; 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin, sumac and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25 minutes until the lentils have softened and the soup has thickened. Add salt and pepper to

taste. Serve garnished with yogurt and chopped mint. Serves 4. Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Salad 2 cups cooked quinoa - warm or cold 3 large handfuls kale stalks removed & finely chopped 3 apples - diced 5 celery stalks - diced 1 cup walnut halves - toasted ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey ½ lemon - juice of 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Add quinoa to a large mixing bowl along with kale, walnuts, apples and celery. For dressing whisk together remaining ingredients and combine with salad. Serve salad cold or warm, on its own or with chicken or turkey. Duso’s Fettuccine with Mussel Curry Sauce 3 tablespoons butter 4 garlic cloves - chopped 1-inch piece ginger - chopped 1 shallot - chopped

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curry powder: 1 tablespoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon turmeric and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk 1 stalk lemongrass - outer skin removed and the core crushed 1½ pounds mussels - rinsed and de-bearded 1 cup cherry tomatoes - cut in half ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lime zest handful cilantro - rinsed and patted dry, with coarse stalks removed lime wedges 1 12 ounce pack Duso’s Fettuccine Boil water in a large pot for the pasta and set aside. Melt butter in a heavy skillet and sauté garlic, ginger and shallot until tender. Add curry powder and heat for a few minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add lemongrass, then bring to a boil. Add mussels, turn heat to high, cover and steam until the mussels open; about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to a bowl and set aside. Add tomatoes to curry mixture and continue simmering until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens. Adjust with salt and pepper. In the meantime, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, add to curry and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and stir to combine. Discard lemongrass. Serve sprinkled with the zest and cilantro with lime wedges on the side. Apple Chutney 3 lbs cooking apples - peeled and chopped 3 cups of muscovado sugar 3 cups cider vinegar 2 cups raisins 2 medium onions - chopped 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds 2 teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of salt Combine all the ingredients in a large pan. Bring to a boil the simmer over a medium heat uncovered; about 40 minutes or until thick and pulpy. Taste during the cooking process - you might have to add a bit more sugar, depending on the apples. Leave to cool in the pan, and transfer to sterilized jars Amanda is due to make landfall in Hawaii any day now, completing a 4,650 mile passage from Panama. Sail to www.mahina.com for her latest news

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By Joe Cline together. When did you first get a chance to sail “Dogbark!”? I didn’t actually sail Dogbark! until August or September.

The Esarey Family on “Dogbark!” with Al Hughes.

Fans of 48° North and sailing in the Northwest may already know Graeme and Janna Esarey. They cruised the South Pacific on their honeymoon, which led to Janna’s highly regarded book, The Motion of the Ocean. Graeme grew up in the maritime world fishing with his father, and has been a pillar of the boat racing scene around the Pacific Northwest. He actively raced his Farr 1220 “Kotuku” regionally and in Pac Cup 2012, as well as competing in Race to Alaska twice, winning it in its inaugural year with “Elsie Piddock”. Renowned Seattle sailor, Al Hughes, is a dear family friend and was Graeme’s crewmate for Pac Cup and the R2AK win. It’s Al’s single-handed racing vessel - the Open 60, “Dogbark!” - that the Esarey crew have purchased and will be taking on this epic adventure. 48° North: We just learned that your family is headed through the Northwest Passage this summer! Graeme Esarey: Yeah, we’re pretty excited about it. It’s another one of those adventures we’re lucky enough to be able to tackle with the help of friends and family. How long has this been in the works? We’ve been dreaming about it for as long as I’ve known Al. As you know, Dogbark! was his boat, and I’ve always thought it was just an amazing boat. I’ve always dreamed about the things that 38

you could do with a boat like Dogbark!. This specific dream is much newer. We bought the boat in May or June and our plans for the Northwest Passage didn’t start much before then. Then, everything kind of accelerated - the girls’ school schedule, and the fact that we want to go before they become teenagers and start making decisions about where we should go for themselves. Talia is eleven years old (she’ll be twelve in March) and Savai is nine. had

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So those years of dreaming what you could do with a boat like this, it was all based on what you knew of the boat and what Al had told you about it? Right. They were fantasies really, more than dreams. Until I sailed the boat, I didn’t know what we were in for. The good news is that sailing her has been really reassuring. I’m blown away by how well the boat is designed and how easy it is to sail. I’m no giant at all, and Al is a giant in a lot of ways, and I was worried about my ability to sail like Al. The poles on the boat are huge, for example. I was not sure if I could do it or if my family could do it. The boat is incredibly balanced and fast and powerful, and really, really, really stable. Were there specific things that Al had told you about the boat that made you know this was the right boat even before you’d had a chance to sail it? Al had talked to me about how bomber the hull was. At one point, he handed me the cutout where the saildrive was installed and it is just this amazing piece of laminate construction. It’s solid glass. Knowing that the boat is built like a brick shithouse is a big part of it. It is actually over-built. Kanga Birtles is the Australian boat builder who built this boat as his vessel to race around the world. He built the boat almost to cruise, or at least to be certain he would make it back; not to win a race, necessarily. He built it to make a lap around the world safely. When you spend time on the boat, you see elements of that thoughtfulness everywhere. The more time I spend on the boat, the more I learn that this is a boat designed to go places safely and quickly. What are some of those elements that you’ve noticed that are so thoughtful, compared to other Open 60s or even other boats that you’ve owned?

There are a lot of redundancies in the rigging systems, and interesting things like the way they’ve combined runners and checkstays. If you’re going to have a boat that has runners and checks, it’s good to make it really easy to handle. So for that system, the leads are pretty perfect and there’s a winch right there where you need it. The main sheet is basically a German mainsheet system, but the wheel is big enough that you can have a hand on the wheel and a hand on the mainsheet winch at the same time. When I started working with the boat and working with the systems, I had all these ideas about things we have done on other boats to improve performance; and I’ve gradually come to the decision that I want to keep things as close to the way they are as possible, because these sail handling systems are really well thought-out. The only significant thing we’re doing to make the boat easier to sail is putting on a bowsprit and installing top-down furler systems for kite handling. I do think that will be easier than managing the poles, but I have to say the two-pole spinnaker system that was already there is great. I’m going to keep the poles, kites, and socks because it’s a very manageable system and I like to have the redundancy. If something goes wrong with my furler, I’ve got the ability to pull out a kite in a bag and hoist it up. Another thing I like about the pole system, you have really powerful mechanical advantage to control the sail. You don’t have the ability to go pole-back and lighten the loads with the sprit.

Are any of the winches electric? Good question (laughing). There is this massive electric drill thing, imagine a jackhammer. It’s this French thing and it is all neon colors. I don’t know where Al got it, but it seems to be able to turn a winch using electricity. I guess we’ll find out!

It’s really fun to hear about how much you’re enjoying getting to know this Graeme, Talia, and Savai doing boatwork on “Dogbark!” in boat that will be your Anacortes. While it’s a fast, powerful boat, the underbody hull family home for a form and appendages make it a much more reasonable cruising while. boat than today’s Open 60s. There are a lot of joys around this project for me. making it our own, and there’s a lot of But the boat is a big one, it’s a constant joy in that too. delight. The boat had water ballast tanks You’re not just cruiser-izing a race boat, that were 18’ long on either side. Al you’re personalizing a boat that was built said, “you know, I didn’t actually use for that kind of versatility from the outset? very much water ballast in my trips, Looking at its underbody, there are things and if I were you, I’d take those water that are reminiscent of some Santa Cruz and ballast tanks out.” So we cut the water J/Boats designs. ballast tanks almost in half on each side. Yep, I agree. The underbody looks I still have something like 7,000 pounds like the kind of boat I would want to of water ballast on each side, which take cruising. It’s got a fairly flat run sounds like quite a bit for a boat that, aft, but it’s got a little bit of hip to it. even fully loaded, is probably going to The keel is a swept L-shape. By today’s displace less than 30,000 pounds. standards, it would be a pretty normal, With the space where the water or even conservative, performance ballast tanks used cruising keel. But there’s a lot of lead in to be, I get to put there. in wonderful quarter berths for Let’s talk a little about the trip. I my daughters. So understand the seed of this idea was planted they’re each going when you were speaking with Arctic to have their own explorer, Eric Larsen. Do you remember stateroom. A 60’ things about that conversation that got your boat is actually juices flowing? huge. Whereas Eric Larsen is a polar explorer, we’re leaving and he’s a brand ambassador for the many of the sailing company in the outdoor industry that I systems as they work for. He represents UCO, which is are, we’re taking our original headlamp brand. all of this interior Eric was the last person to walk from space that was Canada to the north pole unsupported. designed to do You know how much I like unsupported other things and expeditions! So he did that, and he said The Open 60, “Dogbark!” with its future graphics re-purposing it, that he actually swam a lot of the way. in its future location. www.48North.com

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In the time of year when humans can transit these areas, it’s just not frozen any more. He had a survival suit that he put on, and he would swim and tow his sled across these breaks in the ice. Eric doesn’t think that a human will be able to do that again unsupported. They won’t be able to stand up. When I heard this, I looked at him and said, “Well, maybe if they had a sailboat they could?” He looked at me and replied, “We should be talking about that.” What great inspiration, but how sad that reality is, for Eric and all of us. I think that his whole mission is to raise awareness that there’s real change up there now. The change is happening so fast, but because there aren’t a lot of people that live up there, it is largely unnoticed. If people could see that there are whales transiting from the Pacific to the Atlantic; or that there’s a whole geopolitical controversy about who has sovereignty and the Canadians are trying to provide incentive to First Nations people to move into previously uninhabited regions so that they can stake a claim. In these ways and more, there’s a lot going on that we don’t

understand. I’m excited to learn about it and share what we learn. Is your plan to keep your job and continue to work as you go? No, I’m leaving my job. That’s one reason you’re just hearing about our plans now. If we knew when we were coming back for sure, I would likely have worked out another solution. But, we want to give the kids a proper cruise so that they can become global citizens and learn a bit about the world by showing up in places by boat. That may be a process that takes a year, two years, or more. I don’t know. Our first priority is to give the kids this experience. What’s the longest amount of cruising the kids have done so far? They have put a lot of time on Kotuku. We had Ishtar before that. They’ve cruised all around Puget Sound. We actually do most of our cruising in the winter. So, they’ve done a lot of cold weather cruising. But they haven’t done ocean passages, that will be new. And I don’t think they’ve been north of Vancouver Island. Alaska is the

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new frontier for our family. Are the kids keen on cruising and sailing? They get involved? Yeah, Tali took the Kotuku in and docked it in Westview (Strait of Georgia) when she was around five years old. That’s a narrow little harbor. That marked her rite-of-passage that she was ready to drive the boat. Will you give us a little history about your first cruising adventure with Janna? You crossed the ocean on your honeymoon? Yeah, that was on a Halberg-Rassy called Dragonfly. We left in 2003 and we got back to Seattle in 2006. That’s when Tali was born. It’s funny. Tali was the reason we left Hong Kong and came home. And she’s also the reason that we’re leaving the Puget Sound now and are headed to the Northwest Passage. Her age is the driver for this. Janna had written for 48° North, Sail, Blue Water Sailing, and others. Her book, Motion of the Ocean, was a collection of those stories and was kind of a how-to book for existing on a small boat with a guy like me. That launched her writing career.

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What’s Janna’s sailing background? Did she share a maritime background like yours? She grew up on boats too, both power and sail. They sailed small boats and did summertime family cruising, mostly in Canada. The idea to sail to the South Pacific was hers. We were in a phase in our lives where we were ready for a change. She had always wanted to see the Southern Cross. And I said, “Hell yes!” Are there other cruising families that you’ve been in contact with or whose approach to cruising you have taken something away from? For me, no. But the girls are really excited about reading boat-kid blogs, which they have been enjoying and learning from. There is a little bit of Tali sketches out a rough draft of the potential route. The kids are involved in much of the anxiety about leaving their friends and planning, and are excited to share what they’re learning on the family trip blog. taking off and going cruising and, ‘what is life going to be like for me?’ When they read about the lives of other boat they’re going to be learning about, or with other kids, and they want to use kids, their reaction is excitement, and I just the idea of learning outside of a the blog to stay connected. think that’s lucky. classroom, they get excited about that. In last year’s 48° North article about the Home schooling or boat schooling They’re planning to post links and will be new for them, but when they blog too. They think that they have a Northwest Passage, we learned that there _Éääe~êÄçê^ÇTKRñQKUTR|uN~KéÇÑ===N===RLQLNO===QWNM=mj hear about the flexibility, the cool stuff responsibility to share their learning are seven major routes. The southern routes

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are most likely to be ice free, but they’re also shallower and more challenging from a navigational perspective. You mention on your website that flexibility is paramount in the Northwest Passage, but would you say you’re aiming for a particular route? I think we’re going to do whatever nature allows us to do. Safety and prudence is Job One with my family aboard. I’m very interested in Baffin Island - a circumnavigation of Baffin Island (or something that approximates that) would be really neat if that’s possible. I think that a sailboat slipped down and around through there last summer for the first time. That would essentially be the most southerly route. I am also really interested in Lancaster Sound; it’s a big nature preserve and is full of beluga whales and narwhal. Lancaster Sound would be the most northerly of the route options. So, I expect that, depending on what the weather gives us, we will either go north and hang out in Lancaster Sound or try sneak around Baffin Island. How far in advance do you get indications about what kind of ice year it’s going to be?

I don’t know the answer to that question. I see stuff now that indicates mixed predictions. There have been two bits of news: one saying we have a La Niña year, and that can mean more ice; the other indicator is that the ice has not had a full, firm set the way it has in other years, so that might mean it will be a low ice year, but this might also mean there’s more migratory ice. The satellite imagery isn’t giving a good read on this yet. Is there anything else about the trip that’s particularly exciting for you? My experience of Alaska started with my father. He hasn’t been back to Alaska by boat in a couple of decades. My folks are going to jump aboard and come with us to Sitka, which is where Dad and I did most of our fishing. So, we’re starting the family journey with three generations. It’s a really neat opportunity for us, and for the girls to experience Alaska through my father’s eyes and reflect on what Alaska has meant to the family. Then, my folks will get off in Sitka, and John and Becca Guillote are coming on board. You’re going to

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have embedded reporters aboard, and Becca is going to have access to a little different content! I think they’re going to carry on as far as Greenland. It’s another way that we’re expanding what we did on Kotuku. It’s the same people, it’s the same wonderful energy, just a new adventure. What do the next few months look like in terms of preparation? We gotta finish up the interior work, which hopefully will be done by the end of February, because at that time she goes up to Port Townsend to get a new coat of paint and some splashy new graphics. Alex Simanis built sails for her and we need to do some sail testing. I just got the sprit on last weekend, so we’ve got a lot of work to do to check the kite fit and tweak the stuff that we’ve done. In April, we’re going to cruise and shakedown. In May, we’re gonna fix stuff that we broke. I’ve got some pretty swanky technology stuff that I’m excited about, like forward scan. I’m worried about depth up there, so having a way to look forward will be great. The new broadband radar technology is going to make a big difference compared to the kind of radar that I grew up with. The autopilot and windvane are in place. The basic shorthanded offshore racing tools are going to be really useful for us in cruising mode. But again, the bones of the boat, the basic systems, are really strong so it’s more tweaks than changes. Have you done much sailing with Al on the “Dogbark!”? A little, not as much as we would like to do. The boat has been in refit mode. We sailed with him last in November, but we’ll sail with him a bit more before we go. Janna has been on him like stink. If we could get Al to come do part of this trip with us, that would just complete the circle. -48° North Graeme, Janna, and the girls are already populating a fun and informative blog. Follow their journey at saildogbark.com. We’re eager to help share stories and stay in contact with the “Dogbark!” crew as they cruise. They invited your questions and curiosities about the NW Passage. Send inquiries to us at 48°N, or directly to them.

nless you have a stayless rig, keeping your mast up depends on all parts of the standing rigging being sound. Chainplates are, in some ways, the most vulnerable part of the standing rigging. They are the attachment point to the hull; and they must deal with all the flexing and load introduced by wind and waves without damaging the structure they are attached to. In addition, because they often provide a leak point and a place to hold moisture, they can be vulnerable to corrosion. To top it all off, they are often covered up or located out of sight. In this article, we will go over how to inspect your chainplates and, if necessary, how to disassemble and reassemble them. Next month we will cover how to repair a damaged bulkhead - such as one where a chain plate was installed and a water leak deteriorated the wood. First, a quick story of the consequences of not adequately inspecting your chainplates. We had just finished rigging a newly acquired Yamaha 33 that had spent many years down in Texas. We took her out for a test sail on Lake Union and no sooner had the sails filled and she laid over on the starboard tack when… there was a very loud “bang!” When we looked over, the tops of both chainplates were bouncing at the end of the starboard shrouds several feet above the deck, and the top of the mast was hooked way over to port. We looked at each

Figure 1: A chainplate with a turnbuckle attached, wrapped in rigging tape, “A”. “B” is a plate covering the hole in the deck to help seal.

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other wondering how the mast was still up. Thankfully, it was keel stepped and sound, or it would not have been. As it was, the joint in the mast opened way up below deck and it took a bit of time and effort to close back up. Both chainplates had broken off a couple of inches below the deck where they had corroded. Upon closer inspection, we discovered that the port chainplates were in similar shape. Neither set of chainplates were difficult to inspect. All that was required was to stick your head in the locker with a flashlight, and it was evident; yet the surveyor and all the rest of us had missed it. So, lesson one: Carefully and thoroughly inspect all parts of the chainplate. These include the above deck portion where it goes through the deck, the entire length below decks - whether it is interior or exterior - and all of the fastenings that secure the chainplate to the hull or bulkhead. The key thing to look for is any discoloration that may be a sign of corrosion or moisture that can lead to corrosion of metal, softening of wood or delamination of fiberglass. If your inspection yields any sign of moisture, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Make sure it is a leak, and not condensation; and, if it is a leak, that you can see exactly where it is coming from. Once you find the source of the leak, do what you must to stop it, as it will only get worse. (We discussed how to deal with leaks in our 48° North article from October 2016, “Find and Fix Your Leaks”). Chainplates often have a small plate fastened to the deck covering the entry hole to the deck (Figure 1). It may be necessary to remove this plate and re-bed it to stop the leak. Pay special attention to any fastening holes, since they are always a potential entry point. If there are signs of corrosion, check the integrity of all parts. Plate, bolt, nut, and washer, may require disassembly for a complete inspection. If you feel you should disassemble them, begin by taking a halyard from the masthead to a solid point near the chainplate to www.48North.com

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support the mast while you disassemble the chainplate. Next, mark the threads on the turnbuckle and count the turns as you loosen it. This will allow you to return it to the same adjustment when you reassemble. Once it is slack, remove the cotter and clevis pins to detach the shroud/stay from the turnbuckle. Once it is detached above, you can begin to loosen the bolts holding it to the hull/ bulkhead. This may require help so that someone else can hold the bolt on one side while you turn the nut on the other. This is particularly true when the chainplates are mounted through the hull (Figure 2) and need to be held from outside the boat and turned from the inside. If they are mounted through a bulkhead (Figure 3), then you sometimes have access to both sides or can wedge a wrench holding the bolt on one side and go turn the nut on the other on your own. Once the nuts are off, carefully remove the bolts making sure not to damage the threads or the structure. Do not hit the end of the bolts with a hard metal hammer. Hammers of bronze and brass are normally soft enough not to damage stainless steel threads; lead is very soft; and plastic, rubber, and wood are definitely okay. One trick is to put a wooden block at the end of the bolt and hit it with a hard metal hammer, thus protecting the threads and transferring the force. Once the bolts are flush, you will need a punch to drive them all the way through. A hard metal punch is acceptable for Figure 2: this, so long as it Chainplates is flat and close bolted through to the diameter of the hull. the bolt, though 43

Figure 3: Chainplate bolted through a structural bulkhead. “A” is the nut side, “B” the bolt side. “C” are nuts holding down covering plate (Fig. 1). “D” are the bolt and nut holding chainplate. it needs to fit the hole easily. If you are careful, you can use the punch from before the bolt is flush. Make sure you have a way to catch the bolt when you drive it through. Either have someone to grab it, or a line or tape secured to it or something else, so it won’t fall in the water or the depths of the bilge. Look for any cracks or pits in the stainless steel. Regular steel tends to corrode in very obvious ways with rust building up ten times as thick as the material that deteriorated. Stainless steels are complex alloys that can sacrifice one of the metals within the alloy to the other through a conductive solution, such as water. (For more on corrosion, refer to our articles from March and April 2014: “Know Your Anodes” and “Are We Bonded or Not?”) This deterioration can be very localized and not leave large amounts of rust like steel will. This was the case with the chainplates that broke in the story we mentioned earlier (Figure 4). Clean off all surfaces and thoroughly inspect them for damage. If they look

suspect, replace with new material. With the chain plate disassembled, you can more thoroughly inspect the bolt holes in the structure. The bolts should have no play in the holes and the structure the plate is attached to should be sound. If it is not, look for an upcoming article on repairing structural bulkheads. When you go to reassemble, keep in mind that the only reason to have sealant in the holes or under the chainplates is to keep out water. No amount of adhesive will hold the chainplate in place; that’s the bolt’s job. The sealant will also not take up any play in the hole. The material of the structure must ultimately bear all the force from the chainplates. If the chainplates are internally attached, the only sealant needed is where the chainplate goes through the deck to keep the water out. If they are mounted through the hull, they must be sealed to keep out the water. To help ensure a seal, you can assemble the chainplate hand tight with the sealant applied, let it fully cure, and then tighten down the nuts all the way making sure that the bolts do not turn even a little bit. Make sure you have help reassembling as it is a two-person job. Once everything is tightened up and resealed, reattach the turnbuckle and tighten it back up to its original adjustment. Then test the tension of the rig as per our article from May 2013 “Mast Tuning”. Because chainplates are metal, they conduct cold in from the outside and can cause a condensation problem on the inside. As stated above, moisture can cause serious structural problems over time, particularly when it has a place to accumulate and be held against wood by metal. (Refer to our article from March 2017 “Keep Your Bunk Dry”, on

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Figure 4: These chainplates where made of thinner plate and had tabs welded at the ends doubling their thickness, “A”. The one that broke corroded enough to weaken the material so that it broke above the bolt hole, “B”. When we replaced them, we used thicker plate for the entire length. condensation on how to ameliorate this problem.) Chainplate inspection should be a part of any boat’s maintenance list; and the trick with maintenance is to make it easy enough that doing the maintenance at necessary intervals is not too arduous. Chainplates are strongly built to resist the environment and continue to do their job. So long as you make sure you have no leaks, simply inspect them before the sailing season begins. Make sure you do so with sufficient time to deal with any problems before you plan to challenge their capacity to keep the mast up. Alex and Jack Wilken are professional shipwrights, lifelong cruisers, USCG licensed captains, and are the owners of Seattle Boat Works.

a t u rd a y c a m e w i t h 18-25 knots of breeze, fairly bright skies, and little rain. Ken Chin’s Olson 911, Kowloon, was the comittee boat, and they made the smart call of selecting the long course. The breeze at the start for 32 boats had an easterly shift, so a start on port tack near the committee boat was very favored. It was a fairly normal approach to the West Point buoy, tucking under the point for the last left shift, and staying out of the ebb current to get around t h e b u o y. M a n y b o a t s underestimated how much current there was at the buoy, and had to do a few extra tacks to get around. For us, on Poke and Destroy, we arrived at West Point with about seven boats, and it was a battle for a lane on the reach across to the elusive Skiff Point buoy. Luckily, we had the waypoint in our iPad and layed it easily. The reach across to Skiff Point was a little painful for us, as we only had four people on the boat! The jib reach across with the #4 jib was fun, but the real fun came when we were able to jibe around the mark and hoist our A4 and rip down to Spring Beach. During the hoist, the spinnaker halyard got caught around the weather shroud in the jibe. This resulted in a small fire drill aboard, dousing the spinnaker, dropping it in the water, and dragging it next to the boat for awhile. Luckily, we got

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stepping up and doing a few tacks into Shilshole Bay keeping our competition behind, even with a light crew. Kiwi Express sailed a nice beat and was able to correct on us by 11 seconds! Great boat racing. Ocelot, skippered by Benjamin Glass, was the first over the line completing the 14.2 mile course in one hour 36 minutes. James Miller ’s Green Flash won Class 6 and the overall flying sails division for the day. At the end of the day, we made it around the course in short order, got to do some epic reaching, hooting and hollering, and never got wet. A brilliant winter sail for sure. “ Poke & Destroy’s” crew is prepping for the 2018 Pacific Cup race. This year’s Iceberg Regatta was a great training run for their short handed crew. by Alex Siminas and Eric Finn photos courtesy of Sloop Tavern YC results on page 51

Orcas Island Yacht Club Winter Shaw Island Race February 17 The race will be the Saturday of President’s weekend. The start and finish is in front of the historic Orcas Hotel, where the awards banquet will be held. Nearby West Sound Marina will host the race boats. Contact Jimmy at (360) 376-3236 or jimmyandrobin@robbinsusa.com

Seattle Laser Fleet & CYC Seattle Frigid Digit Regatta February 24-25 It’s frostbiting at its best with frequent starts, short courses, and a bit of a chill. Includes dinner at CYC after racing on Saturday. No host bar. Check www.cycseattle.org or email: seattlelaserfleet@gmail.com

North U Seminars February 8: Tacoma YC February 15: Anacortes YC February 25: Seattle YC Boat Speed & Sail Trim with Andrew Kerr! There is no cost for this Two-Hour event. The club is requesting a $20 donation at the door for the Junior Sailing Program. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. February 8: Tacoma Yacht Club 5401 Yacht Club Road, Tacoma (253) 752-3555 February 15: Anacortes Yacht Club 504 7th Street, Anacortes (360) 293-5277 The North U Racing Trim Seminar is offered as a One-Day course focusing on boat speed and sail trim. February 25: Seattle Yacht Club 1807 East Hamlin Street, Seattle (206) 325-1000 Seminar to take place in the Fireside Room. Lunch is included. Check: https://northu.com

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Shipwrights’ Regatta February 24 The NW Maritime Center and the Port Townsend Sailing Association presents the 27th Annual Shipwrights’ Regatta. Boats of all construction as well as crew without boats, are welcome. Awards ceremony and refreshments at NWMC following the race. Register: http://nwmaritime.org or call (360) 385-3628 x 104.

Girts Rekevics Annual Memorial Foul Weather Race/Cruise February 24 The Girts Rekevics Memorial Foul Weather Race and Cruise event starts AYC’s 2018 calendar of events. This is a fun-filled unique event because it is both a distance sailing race and the first cruise event of the year! Getting there is only half the fun! We encourage all area sailors to join the racers for a social hour Saturday night beginning at 5:00 pm followed by the dinner at 6:00 pm at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. For boats entered under the racer category, the event consists of a race starting between R2 and the Refinery Dock in Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes, and ending between the NW corner of Brown Island and the NOAA Weather Station in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - a distance of approximately 19.5 nm. For the cruisers, the event consists of a trip from Anacortes to Friday Harbor departing at around 9:30 am. Boats registering under the cruiser category are not scored or timed and are not eligible for the event trophy. However, they are eligible for all the great door prizes. The dinner will be a catered gourmet lasagna, salad and garlic bread with dessert and an open nohost bar at yacht club drink prices; It promises to be a great night with an excellent venue for our post-race party and hilarious trophy presentations. For information and to register go to: www.AnacortesYacht Club.org

Goosebumps Sailboat Races February 4, 11, 18 Seattle Singles Yacht Club sponsors the Goosebumps races on Lake Union. Skippers may enter all or just pick a few. There are no registration fees, nor advance registrations. Just show up on Lake Union, near Gas Works Park, and motor by the Committee Boat to register with your name, boat name, and racing number. The starts at 1:00 pm. After the race, skippers and crew generally stop by Ivar ’s Salmon House for refreshments. Details: https://seattlesinglesyc.com

Three Tree Point YC Pursuit Race April 21 All racers should finish within minutes of each other so all can participate in the After Race Party. Visit: TTYPC.org

Port Madison YC Jim Depue Memorial Cup February 24 T h e We s t S o u n d S a i l i n g Association Trophy Series opens as Port Madison Yacht Club hosts the Jim Depue Memorial Cup. The 16.5 nm race begins off Point Monroe at the north end of Bainbridge Island, with marks at Wing Point, West Point and Jefferson Head. For registration and race rules, see www.portmadisonyc.org WSSA Races March 24: P ort Orchard YC Annual Spring Shakedown April 14: West Sound Corinthian YC Rich Passage Ramble April 28: Poulsbo YC Poulsbo Invitational May 12: Port Orchard YC Port Orchard Invitational June 9: Bremerton YC Blake Island June 23: West Sound Corinthian YC Brownsville Race Contact (360) 769-8303, wscyc.net

Attention Yacht Clubs & Race Committees! 48° North‘s Annual Coast Guard Meeting March 1 48° North’s Annual Coast Guard Meeting will be on Thursday, March 1, from 6:30-8:00 pm, at the 48° North office, right behind West Marine at Shilshole. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm. Call 48° North at (206) 789-7350 or email: karen@48north.com If you have any questions about maritime (race) event permits, VTS rules, or putting on a fun and safe event, this meeting is for you. There is some new information presented every year.

Boater’s Swap Meet

Footloose introduces the recreation and sport of sailing to people of all ages with various disabilities. 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! Come join us! “Leave Your Disability at the Dock.” For schedule and information check us out at: www.FootlooseDisabledSailing.org www.48North.com

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!

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more tide support and some took the low road for the rhumb line, and there was every course in between. same clowns, different year. A Each tactic worked at least some of southwesterly was predicted, going the time! However you played the light in Elliott Bay and then who game, it was port pole all the way knows what might happen with to Alki Point. Round the corner as the Puget Sound Convergence Zone close as you dare! For most boats, and a 13 foot tidal exchange. The it was a straight shot on starboard prediction was for a big boat day, gybe between Alki and the mark, favoring anyone slippery enough to and then a march across the Sound escape the slow stuff. However, as from Duwamish marker to Blakely I hit the buzzer on the 4:45 alarm Rock. It took a bit of effort to keep an clock and looked at the weather, open lane with the fleets converging, it seemed more like again with some taking my birthday than the left lane, and some Above: The start of Classes 6 and 7. Groundhog Day! There going low enough to Below: “Bodacious”, “Dulcinea” and “Dash” was wind predicted tack before the rock. enjoying close racing. all day, and no rain. After rounding The sun was coming Blakely Rock, it was up by the time we fetch back to Des arrived in Des Moines. Moines. You could do Mt Rainier was out it in one tack if you and there were hints wanted, although that of white caps over the left you out in the tide breakwater, coming in the center and that from the forecasted hung a few boats out to southwest. dry. You could take the Wind and tide were low road for the West both giving us a push Seattle shore and get out in the right direction, of the tide, but it wasn’t but most boats got off a huge ebb and it was to a clean uneventful a lot of extra distance. start. The line was a tad The lucky ones on the on the short side, and course got to see orcas one end was a cement on the way back! 48

pier! But we are all quite civilized and the only boat to hit the pier this year wasn’t starting. Thanks to Equus, and Skip and Jan, in the photo boat, for assisting a boat in distress! There was just enough wind that evidently if you didn’t cleat the tack line on your kite, you might get more entertainment than you bargained for! Once we cleared the start, I think everyone went for a port pole. The fleets made a beeline for Alki, dodging a forest of driftwood. Some boats took the high road for

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On Nimbus, we split the difference. We took the middle lane, babysat the jib, worked on the control lines, missed the whales, and tacked just once to make it around Three Tree Point. Other than turning marks, we gybed once and tacked twice all day! In the end, we got to the beach in time to hang out for a dock party in the light of day, something that has never happened in my history of the Duwamish Head Race. When you can sail in January, stay dry and warm, turn on the tunes for a two-tack beat and arrive in time to hang out at the dock and then catch up with buddies at

In classes 2 and 3, “McSwoosh”, “Constellation”, “Bravo Zulu”, “JAM” (which took 1st place in Class 2) and “Tantivy” just after the start off Des Moines.

Class 6 and 7: “Image”, Slick”, “Les Chevaux Blancs” and “Sidewider” (1st in Class 6), and “Dos” jockeying for position.

Anthony’s, well that’s a pretty good day by anyone’s standard. Overall honors for the day went to the Three Tree Point Yacht Club natives! First went to none other than Mark Harang’s Evelyn 26, Nimbus. Second for the day went to Dean Conti’s Equus, and third went to the big beautiful Beneteau Bodacious. All three won their divisions as well. Other division winners include Jam in the fast class, Grace E in the 72 fleet, the venerable Dos in the mixed nuts fleet, and the overall series leader Olson 30 Sidewinder. The South Sound has a healthy

group of Cruising Class racers as well, with colorful boats, sails, names and creative ratings. Northwest sailors who are looking for a relaxed race format with a rating that reflects the 100 feet of anchor chain in your bow locker and the bimini that stays up all year should look no further! Typically, a cruising division does not include flying sails, but in the South Sound Series it’s the most popular! Cruising class Flying Sails victory went to Integrity, and Non-Flying went to Emma Lee. Next up is the annual trip to Olympia! Toliva Shoal is the third race in the series on February 17, with Gig Harbor Islands Race on March 17. See you all in February! by Stephanie Schwenk photos by Jan Anderson results on page 51

“Kahuna” and “Equus” meet “Mist” at the mark.

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Corinthian YC Center Sound Series March 3, 10 & 24

West Vancouver YC Southern Straits March 30-April 1

Corinthian Yacht Club’s 2018 Center Sound Series begins Saturday, March 3rd with the Blakely Rock Race. The next Saturday, March 10th, is the Scatchet Head Race. The three race, no throw-out series concludes on Saturday, March 24th with the Three Tree Point Race. Call (206) 789-1919 or check www.cycseattle.org

Good Friday 2018 will mark the 50th consecutive year for the Southern Straits Classic Race. The Southern Straits Classic offers four course options: the traditional short, medium and long courses, plus an Inshore Course conducted in daylight hours on Friday, March 30. Visit www.southernstraits.ca

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2018 Safety at Sea Seminar March 24 & 25 The Sailing Foundation will be offering the two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar at Bainbridge High School and Bainbridge Aquatic Center, with an optional FREE “in water” Lifesling® training session on Monday, March 26th. An informative and entertaining training program, both in the classroom and hands-on, the seminar is designed to enhance your sailing skills as a crew member and make you, your boat and your crew safer. Experts Bruce Brown, Ken Fabert MD, Carol Hasse, Brad Baker, and more give you as much information as possible in the two-day experience. Relevant to all boaters, you’ll come out with a better understanding of the many topics covered. Saturday: classroom setting where instructors will educate attendees on topics including: heavy weather sail selection and use, man overboard and safety gear, damage control and repair, assistance to other vessels, safety communication devices and EPIRBs, personal safety gear, heavy weather techniques, abandon ship and life raft procedures, medical emergencies, and weather forecasting. There will also be a discussion on what lessons US Sailing has learned from studying various tragedies at sea and the nuances of each. Sunday: hands-on scenarios in pyrotechnics and fire fighting, and then into the pool for life raft deployment and entry training. Classroom sessions that day delve into medical scenarios and kits, weather routing, sail repair and maintenance, and Lifesling® training. By participating in and completing the seminar, attendees will earn a certificate from US Sailing that can be used when racing offshore and internationally. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. There will be no registrations accepted at the event. Check: www.thesailingfoundation.org/ what-we-do/2018-safety-at-seaseminar Safety at Sea Seminar is a requirement for many offshore races including Pac Cup and Vic Maui.

Race Results Three Tree Point Duwamish Head 2 50105 Jolly Rumbalow Richard Bigley PL Sail # Boat Skipper 3 ISC 37 Earth’s Edge Denis Vannier PHRF-1 Koosah Dave Knowlton 1 79112 Ruf Duck Jeff Oaklief 4 39110 Commodore FS PHRF-2 Integrity Skip Broadhead 1 18 JAM John McPhail 1 44 White Squall Roger Deitz 2 52529 Constellation Ron Holbrook 2 9678 Asylum Jeremy Bush 3 27 Kahuna Jenny Leitzinger 3 67826 Felicita Ralph Vendeland 4 3909 Absolutely Charlie Macaulay 4 52953 Xpression Michelle Hegewald 5 89 Joy Ride Bron Miller 5 28314 Second Wind Stephanie Arnold 6 55155 Crossfire Lou Bianco 6 59405 Steamy Windows Laura Sullivan 7 2 Freja Jonathan Cruse 7 V0004 Ørn Steve Foss 8 52 Mist Steve Johnson 8 0260 9 46336 Amazing Grace Don Brame PHRF-3 Encore Wendell Crim 1 60919 Equus Dean Conti 10 68 Blue Max C Hendrick/R Tomfohrde 2 69087 String Theory Robert King 11 18715

Anacortes Yacht Club Tulip Regatta April 7-8 Anacortes Yacht Club welcomes all sailors to its annual Tulip Regatta. 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 onedesign fleets. For information check: www.anacortesyachtclub.org

Sidney North Saanich YC Patos Island Classic Yacht Race April 14-15

3 USA 53 Nefarious Dan Randolph Sloop Tavern YC Iceberg Regatta 4 25064 Korina-Korina Jon Knudson Type Skipper 5 46720 Bravo Zulu Denny Vaughan PL Boat 6 161 Jeopardy Edward Pinkham Class: 1 NFS This is our 37th year and with San Juan 7.7 Trent Piepho 7 248 Tantivy Stuart Burnell 1 Rock Lobster Blackline Marine Inc. boat repair and Catalina 30 Michelle Mathison 8 USA 11 Anarchy Tom Ward 2 Inara rigging company in Sidney signing on Dufour D34 Tim Onders 9 82 McSwoosh Clark Mcpherson 3 Frog Prints as title sponsor, we anticipate a great Hunter 34 Charlie O’Hern 10 22 Tigger Cody Pinion 4 Tangent turnout. For more information visit: Martin 29T Ron Ernst 5 Ignitor PHRF-4 https://patosislandrace.com 1 40622 Grace E Brian White Class: 2 Ericson 39 Pete Serafin 2 18320 Great White Dan Wierman 1 Figaro Tartan 3800 Chris McMuldroch 3 87652 Altair Jason Vannice 2 Wind Dancer Dufour 38C-1 4 29179 Leucothea Bruce Gage 3 Akari II Class: 3 PHRF-5 Moore 24 Kandace Farley The 2018 SARC has come out in 1 26000 Dos Brad Butler 1 Morphine Interational Folkboat David Sinson print, and as changes come about, we 2 33 Helios David James 2 Aquavit Cal 2-24 Mark Jackson will update our online calendar and 3 77707 DarkSide Nicholas Leede 3 Water Street Islander Bahama Mike McGuane www.48North.com/SARC, but we 4 88088 BlueFlash Sean Grealish 4 Kittiwake will also continue to print changes 5 73399 Tantalus Ole Hovland 5 Midnight Escape Kirby (Mirage) 25 Borge Ellingsen

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6 69708 Passion Michael Johnston PHRF-6 1 59718 Sidewinder Brad and Mike Jones 2 174 Dulcinea Matthew Gardner-Brown 3 69914 Madame Pele Nick Andrewes 4 34 Dash Jay Pyles 5 49241 Scimitar Branden Raftery PHRF-7 1 73392 Bodacious J Rosenbach 2 31834 Here & Now Pat Denney 3 69299 Slick Christine Nelson & Eric Johnson 4 79175 Image Marc-Andrea Klimaschewski 5 79052 Les Chevaux Blancs G. Kells-Murphy 6 79182 Folie `a Deux Jeff Johnson PHRF-8 1 77058 Nimbus Mark Harang 2 8255 Doc Escape Phillip Dean 3 59298 Suddenly Tom Davis 4 29456 Cherokee Peter Stewart 5 47222 Dulcinea Patrick Robinson 6 8 Seabiscuit Andrew Norton Cruising NFS 1 7421 Emma Lee Bob Butts

Class: 4 1 #296 J/80 Sezer Emre J/27 Leo Morales 2 Wizard Catalina 36 Mk II Jeff Blyth 3 Mata Hari Carter 37 Mike Descheemaeker 4 Arrow Buchan 37 Kevin Dolan 5 Distance Q-Class Duke H Phan 6 Grayling Class: 5 1 Kiwi Express Farr 1020 Reinhard Freywald 2 Poke and Destroy Evelyn 32-2 Alex Simanis 3 Paladin J/105 Daryl Schlick 4 Corsair Hanse 411 Gary Seibert 5 Avalanche J/105 Jeremy Boynes Class: 6 1 Green Flash Crowther 42 Catamaran James Miller 2 Freja Aerodyne 43 Jonathan Cruse 3 Ocelot Foxx44 Benjamin Glass 4 Anarchy FT 10 Tom Ward 5 Kokopelli Santa Cruz 40 Kevin Rooney 6 Sadie Mae Grand Soleil 40 Justin Beals 7 Perplexity Express 37 John Wilkerson dns, dnf, dnc not shown www.48North.com

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and additions here in the Race Pages. Added: February 17: OIYC Winter Shaw 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 Changed: October 21: Sloop Tavern YC Race Your House Updated: 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

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44’ KELLY PETERSON 44’ Kelly Peterson 1979 Donna Rose $112,000. 7 Sails. Full list of equipment and maintenance records upon request. Located Mazatlan, Mexico Contact Captn Rick for info - captnrick@hotmail.com 6297

DOWNEAST 38 KETCH Downeast 38 ketch located in Mazatlan. Rebuilt diesel, furler, refrigeration, oven, autohelm, aluminum mast, lead keel, super strong glass hull and deck. Classic design and sails great. 85 year old owner in Mazatlan for 23 years. Health forces sale. $24,900 More Information available at panamajackmzt@yahoo.com 6269

1959 OHLSON 35 YAWL One owner since 1986. Mahogany on Oak, Sitka spruce spars, Westerbeke auxiliary. Extensively rebuilt. Vast sail inventory. Full-boat cover. Aeolia is a capable cruiser, veteran of 1,000 races including 11 Swiftsures and still racing in the Seattle area. Owner will turn 80 this year and needs to slow down. $20,000. Contact Chris at chrisbuchsel@comcast.net

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

2000 DUFFY 35 Cat 3126/1050 hours, new Garmin electronics, new varnish interior, Diesel heat, super clean. Asking $195,000 More information available. Call Tom OB at (206)714-3445 or via email at tomkappy@msn.com

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320 Catalina 1994 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. Located in Lying Marina Palmira, La Paz, Mexico. Price: $575,000 www.catamarantaj.com More infotmation via: in.the.wind@icloud.com

1976 MORGAN 38’ SLOOP Center cockpit, Perkins diesel, two jibs, one main. Moored in beautiful Lake Washington. Please call for more information. Phone: (206) 362-7854. Asking $10,000, OBO.

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Very clean cruiser. 27HP Perkins, conventional mainsail, new jib, new running rigging, all lines led aft, propane stove/oven, frig / freezer, Rocna anchor. Wallas diesel heat. Raymarine c97 plotter, instruments, wheelpilot. Arriving Soon! San Juan Sailing - Bellingham, Wa. brokerage@sanjuansailing.com 360-671-0829

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CATALINA 36, 1983 - B’HAM Dependable, roomy, well-maintained fast cruiser. Universal 25 HP diesel, Garmin GPS, hot-water heater, propane stove & cabin heater, refrigerator, inverter, swim ladder, shower. New since 2013: Mainsail, 150% jib, headstay, Hood roller-furler, DSC-VHF, transmission, shaft, cutlass bearing, PSS shaft seal, 2 batteries. Surveyed & bottom painted in 2016. Priced at $42, 000 OBO. More info at sailors@sheehanworld.com

Very clean. 29 HP Yanmar - 950 hours, folding prop, dodger and bimini, furling jib (125%), Stac Pac main with lazy jacks, storm jib, asymmetric spinnaker with sock, propane stove/oven, top loading frig / freezer, Webasto forced air diesel heat, new Garmin 742XS plotter, Raymarine autopilot, Icom VHF, new Rocna 15 KG anchor, new Magma grill, new 2.5 HP Mercury outboard, Walker Bay dinghy. Recent survey. Ready to cruise............$89,500 San Juan Sailing - Bellingham, Wa. brokerage@sanjuansailing.com 360-671-0829

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34’ Beneteau 2007

Was $15,950 Now $13,950 Contact Mark Evans (206) 940 2409 or Mark@Windworkssailing.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. $14,900 OBO. Call (541) 953-4989 and view photographs at https://photos.app.goo.gl/yqNegPc2f6g532jP2 6316

1985 38' Sunnfjord Morning Glass is a stable cruiser. 6-53 Detroit. Rugged, comfortable, cozy year-round. Extensive 2013 refit inside and out. Awesome NW activities vessel. Priced at $105,000. Currently located in Sitka, AK. Call or email for details and more information. Phone: (907) 738-4738 and email cameodawn@gmail.com

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!

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1974 FISHER 37’ PILOTHOUSE KETCH, "GABBIANNO" South Hampton Boat Show model and subject of “Dream Cruise” (Chapman) 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. $72,000. Call Doug (360) 671-1279. 5894

1988 FISHER 34 200 hours on engine. Copper bottom paint. New Garmin electronics. There is some wear in the pilothouse, but the rest of the boat is really nice. Excellent rigging. Please call Chuck if interested. (360) 399-1239. $85,000. 6307

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. Price: $42,000 USD. (360) 202-8611 or danjuan.sanjuanenterprise@gmail.com 6305

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-horse auxiliary. Lying Port Ludlow, Washington. For photos and specifications, please inquire via email. svblackacre@gmail.com. $148,500. (360) 931-5546 6300

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2005 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 49 Excellent condition, maintenance log, located in Bellingham, WA. For details and pictures go to http://bit.ly/forsaleodyssey0417. $280,000. For information contact Jed Miller. (206) 533-8733. 6138

Boats For Sale

1999 1D35 Set up for ocean racing. Recently refit with new sails, standing and running rigging - 2014. New Bottom – 2017. Symmetrical and asymmetrical kites with custom carbon de-mountable sprit. Low hours 2GM. New head. OKAM instruments. EPIRB and safety gear as required. Gorgeous Awlgrip metallic paint. Very clean. Motivated seller. $39,250. For more info, send email to brooksdees018@gmail.com

Ready to race. Includes 2 main sails, 3 light air sails, and 3 head sails, boat cover, spin pole, trailer. According to its original owner, her rig makes her one of the fastest in the fleet. She remains competitive in Pacific Coast Championship regattas.

6327 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Phone (206) 789-7350 Fax (206) 789-6392 Email1986 savannah@48north.com TAYANA 37 MK II Beautiful, strong, maintained, fully equipped sailboat. Furuno plotter/radar, autopilot, watermaker, Yanmar, Racor, Dickinson heater, inflatable, Winslow liferaft, solar panels, VHF, AGM, roller furling, dodger, cockpit cushions. $87,500. Call for more info: (415) 385-2135. 6317

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ETCHELLS, #288 30’ - $6,000

Price negotiable and considering oﬀers Contact Kris at 360-379-5807 kris@nwmaritime.org

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.

4.43 x $40/inch= $177.20 plus $10/ inch of color= $187.20

1971 ISLANDER 30 MK II - REPOWERED NEW Beta 16 diesel engine (<1 hr)! NEW: electrical panel/wiring, Force 10 galley range/oven, head, memory foam v-berth mattress; incl. dinghy, slip and liveaboard status. $18,900 obo. Info: augustmoon7@gmail.com 6296

1981 CATALINA 30 Dependable Atomic 4, Autohelm, self tailing winches, roller furling, spinnaker and pole, VHF, alcohol stove/oven, set up for racing, newer mainsail, sail cover, slip is transferable. Priced at $16,950. More details and information at: (425) 710-9175. 6294

1960 36 LAPWORTH L-36, strip-planked mahogany. One owner 40 years. Cruised to Hawaii and raced San Francisco Bay. Extensive restoration, continuously and conscientiously maintained. Twice winner of SF Wooden Boat Show Stone Cup - “Best in Show.” $40,000. See L-36.com/history.php for the L-36’s connection to Lapworth’s Cal-40. Located Sausalito, CA. John Hamilton and Carol Leonard. Please email HamiltonSFO@gmail.com; Or can be reached via phone at (415) 821-4731 or (415) 828-9354. 6191

1970 ERICSON 26 Classic family racer/cruiser, well equipped and updated. Fresh bottom paint, new 6 HP 4-stroke Tohatsu, sailpro 75 watt solar panel. Sails are all in good working condition main, working jib, 110% and genoa. Interior in excellent condition. 5’10” head room. Nice storage and interior volume. Located in Port Ludlow, WA. Call Stephen at (360) 632-0162 for more information. 6313

LAGOON 450F (2014) Emerald Sea, a 2014 Lagoon 450 Flybridge is a fully optioned owner’s version catamaran that has been meticulously operated, maintained and significantly upgraded by its owner since new. This one-owner yacht has never been chartered. Emerald Sea comes step-on ready and fully equipped for long term liveaboard ocean cruising and is properly equipped with an extensive safety and spares inventory. Asking CDN$715,250. Full specifications and photos are available at https://lagoon450forsale.wordpress.com/ 6276 www.48North.com

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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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Equipment

Marinas

WINSLOW 6 PERSON LIFE RAFT, GPS, VANE PUMP New $4,000. Refundable $400 if fails certification. Also, Garmin Blue Chart g2 CANADA. $150. Groco Heavy Duty Vane Pump new. $75. Richard (206) 325-7670.

ANACORTES MARINA

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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.

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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Annual moorage available now: 32’ to 80’ Open and 32’ to 60’ Covered slips. In town rental slips w/security gates, mini storage, full service boat yard, fuel dock & pump out on site. Anacortesmarina.com or (360) 293-4543

Gateway to the San Juans 34’ - 50’ slips for lease/purchase Free Wifi, Pumpouts & Showers, Fuel, Store /Café (360) 371-0440 semiahmoomarina.com 1” Class Ad: $40/Month 3 months prepay (5%) discount: $114 liberty bay Marina Classiﬁed ad Proof 40’ - 48’ - 60’ open slips. 2017 April issue Great location. Restrooms, Showers.

SANTA CRUZ 52 Santa Cruz 52 #6 1994. Prufrock tall carbon mast. Priced at $359,000. Located in Marina Bay, Richmond, CA. For copy of recent survey and other information please email Jim at jrfreeland@msn.com 6315

Poulsbo, WA

360-779-7762 or 360-509-0178

Partnerships 34’ CATALINA PARTNERSHIP 1/3 share in well maintained 1988 boat. Recent upgrades. Freshly hauled-out for biennial bottom paint. $13,500 includes 1/3 ownership of approx. $5000 slush fund. Call Larry (253) 312-0228 for more information. 6159

Birch Bay Village Marina Zodiac Coastal 4 Person Liferaft 2006 Never been used coastal liferaft. Manufactured in 2006 but in good shape. Needs to be inspected. $800 obo. Please contact wardc20@gmail.com 5692

Private Marina with Slips to 50’ Annual moorage from $26 / foot / year Water, 30-amp power, Wi-Fi, Restrooms, Gated More info: http://www.bbvcc.com/marina.html

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34’ BOAT SLIP FOR SALE Murphy’s Landing is one of Gig Harbor’s finest marinas. It offers owner clubhouse, laundry and shower facilities, plus a large parking lot. This 34 foot slip has a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier and also could be used as an investment property. This boat slip is fee simple (not on lease land). Call Raelene at (253) 686-6105. 6318

SKYLINE DIV 18 ANACORTES 30’ dock plus 6’ overhang allowed, 11’8” wide, deep water berth, wind assisted side, includes Flounder Bay Yacht Club, low HOA dues, excellent location, excellent sailboat access. $60,000. More info at (425) 691-9515. 6301

Seattle Yachts is seeking an experienced, professional yacht broker with extensive knowledge of sailboats! We are an exclusive dealer for 6327 Seaview Avethree NW major sailboat lines (Elan, WA Tartan, Tayana) and 1-800-599-0489 - sanjuansailboatcharters.com Seattle, 98107 five major power boat lines (DeFever, Nimbus, Northwest, Alaskan, Legacy). Phonewe(206) Furthermore, have789-7350 recently begun Sailboat Fax (206) a relationship with 789-6392 SailTime as the Bareboat Charters only PNW location for their reputable Email jen@48north.com membership program. Over two million www.SailAnacortes.com dollars of new yacht inventory and a info@SailAnacortes.com selection of brokerage boats on hand at one of Seattle’s largest marinas. Business Classified, 1.5” BW, $60 Month SAIL ALASKA WITH THE EXPERTS Glacier Bay, Sitka, Petersburg, Juneau Now Booking for 2017 & 2018 S/V BOB

7-10 day trips, 4 staterooms w/ private heads and showers. Licensed Captain and crew. Fully permitted and insured.

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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Resew • Zippers • Clear Plastic Foam • Water Proofing • New Free Estimates • Fast Quality Work

5015 15th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107

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1.25” at $40/inch= $50/insertion + 1.25” color athardworking $10/inch= $12.50 Detail oriented, cleaner = $62.50/ insertion and handyman. Skills include exterior

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ANACORTES SKYLINE MARINA 40 FT. DOCK SLIP FOR SALE Skyline Marina in Anacortes: 40 ft boat slip (4 ft. overhang, width 19 ft.) Gated Security. Full Services. Flounder Bay Yacht Club. Owner Parking. $119,000.

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EAGLE HARBOR (BAINBRIDGE IS) 40’ deep water boat slip in Eagle Harbor (North side). 5’ max overhang. Small, private marina rebuilt 2016. Power & pump out @ dock. No liveaboards. $500/mo. Available April 1st. Text or call for details and more information. Phone number: (206) 306-5377.

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THE BEAUTIFUL SAN JUAN ISLANDS ARE IN YOUR BACKYARD! Established over 35 years – Bellhaven Yacht Sales and Charters has offered professional, licensed brokerage services and small charter fleet to customers since 1982. 41 slips from 37’ to 50’ available for brokerage boats and charter fleet as well as 120’ tee head. New, recently expanded office space – 2,000 sq. ft. office with workshop, loft storage as well as completely updated office systems – TURNKEY OPERATION. Serious inquiries only, please. Complete confidentiality assured.

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27,900

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

28' Newport Sloop

79 D

25,000

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17 OB

44,900

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28' Quanta

86 D

29,999

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20' Flicka

83 D

27,000

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(206) 547-2755

28' Newport mkII

84 D

14,900

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20' Laser SB3

24,500

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77 D

12,000

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20' Benetau First w/Trlr 18 O 22' Columbia

70 G

3,500

22' Hunter 216 w/trlr O8 O

11,900

22' Hunter 216 w/trlr O7 O

12,900

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13 G

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29' Gulf Island

68 D

32,000

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(206) 547-2755

30' Beneteau 30E

83 D

17,900

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

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30' C&C

88 D

36,300

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30' Catalina

88 D

28,500

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9,900

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30' Catalina

86 D

24,000

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

34,900

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30' Catalina MMKII

88 D

27,000

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

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22' Beneteau w/Trlr

18 O

Passion Yachts

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30' Catalina Tall Rig

80 D

19,999

22' Capri 22 w/Trlr

O1 O

11,900

Passion Yachts

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30' Etchells 22

71 ~

5,950

23' Far East 23R w/Trlr 17 G

28,500

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

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05 D 112,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

24' Dana

87 D

53,900

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89 D

54,900

West Yachts

25' Pacific Seacraft

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97 G

34,500

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(206) 547-2755

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90 D

24,500

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http://sanjuansailing.com/

(206) 547-2755

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90 D

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30' J/95

17 D

www.sailnorthwest.com

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77 D

24,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

30' Pearson 303

85 D

24,900

NW Yachtnet

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25' Beneteau First 25 15 D

59,900

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17,500

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8,900

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29,900

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29,900

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67,500

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64,900

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52,000

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25,900

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94 D

32,900

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88 D

64,500

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84 D

14,900

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55,000

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31' Hunter

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69,900

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27' Pacific Seacraft

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44,900

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22,900

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77 D

29,000

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70 D

85,000

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78 D

12,900

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96 D

53,500

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60,000

Cape George

28' Corsair F-28R

97 G

56,000 Swiftsure Yachts

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96 D

29,900

NW Yachtnet

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91 D

29,000

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14,000

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90 D

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73 D

52,000

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08 D 165,000

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88 D

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78 D

34,900

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01 D

65,000

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89 D

39,900

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72 D

69,000

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O7 D 109,900

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88 D

42,900

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76 D

24,500

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O8 D

59,900

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96 D

45,000

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47,500

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68,900

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71 D

45,000

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35' Beneteau 351

94 D

59,900

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81 D

29,000

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85 D

39,900

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34' C&C 34

79 D

21,900

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99 D

84,500

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78 D

22,500

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80 D

34,000

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86 D

39,500

NW Yachtnet

35' Cooper 353

82 D

49,600

West Yachts

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72 D

39,900

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88 D 34,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

34' Hallberg Rassy

08 D 198,000 Swiftsure Yachts

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76 D

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86 D 19,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

34' Jeanneau 349

17 D 174,885

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89 D

68,000

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94 D

84,000

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(206) 547-2755

69,500

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17 D 264,900

Seattle Yachts

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15,000

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74 D

40,000

NW Yachtnet

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35' Hinterhoeller

81 D

49,500

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35' Island Packet 35

90 D

98,500

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

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92 D

87,500

Sail Northwest

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90 D

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03 D

89,500

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Garcia Passoa 46 • 2005 • $335,000

Shannon PH 60 • 2014 • $995,000

Outremer 49 • 2012 • inquire

Hallberg-Rassy 43 • 2003 • $390,000

Najad 355 • 2007 • $229,000

Hallberg-Rassy 342 • 2008 • $198,000

Saga 35 • 2001 • $145,000

Lavranos 50 • 1990 • $184,775

MJM 34Z • 2008 • inquire

73 Campos Ketch 1941 $475,000 70 Jensen Expedition 2004 $2,280,000 62 Ted Geary Schooner 1920 $95,000 45 Malo 45 Classic 2005 $399,000 48 Chris White Atlantic 2006 $790.000 44 Bavaria 2002 $138,500 44 Morris 1995 $415,000 42 Hallberg Rassy 1983 $154,000 42 Pearson 422 1986 $110,000 40 Jonmeri 1986 $119,000 39 Cal 1971 inquire

36 Grand Banks 1974 $79,000 36 Lindell 2001 inquire 35 J Boats J/35 1990 $35,000 34 Red Wing 2008 $130,000 34 MJM 2008 inquire 30 Shamrock 270 2006 $74,900 30 Hunter 1990 $32,500 28 Corsair F-28R 1997 $56,000 28 Admirals Tender 2013 $170,000 28 Alerion Express 2010 $98,000 25 Ranger Tug 2012 $95,000

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29,500

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69,950

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69,500

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62,900

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74,900

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Beta Marine Engines............................................8

Marine Servicenter........................................9, 74

Seventh Wave Marine........................................42

Cape George.....................................................31

NW Yachtnet.com................................................7

Signature Yachts...........................................72, 73

Clean Sails.........................................................18

Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce..................10

Swiftsure Yachts.................................................64

CSR Marine.......................................................27

OCENS..............................................................44

Three Tree Point Yacht Club...............................47

Dr. LED.............................................................33

Passion Yachts....................................................67

Ullman Sails......................................................14

Drivelines Northwest.........................................36

Peoples Bank.....................................................15

Ultra-SoniTec.....................................................20

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales........................................63

Port of Seattle..............................................21, 41

West Vancouver Yacht Club...............................50

Emerald Harbor Marine.....................................11

Port Townsend Rigging.......................................42

West Yachts........................................................65

Fisheries Supply.................................................19

San Juan Sailing.................................................67

Yachtfinders/Windseakers..................................68

Flagship Maritime..............................................20

Sail Northwest.....................................................2

Yager Sails & Canvas..........................................11

Footloose Sailing Association.............................47

Sail Sand Point............................................12, 13

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

Broker

Brokerage Sail Listings Contact

Page

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

Broker

Contact

Page

www.passion-yachts.com

40' Elan Impression

17 D 284,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

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

38' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

Passion Yachts

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

40' Fountaine Pajot

18 D 421,925

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

91 D

94,500

Cape George

www.capegeorgecutters.com

40' Hinckley

70 D 139,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

97 D 168,500

San Juan Sailing

http://sanjuansailing.com/

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Coronet Elvstrom 79 D

39,900

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

40' Island Packet

38' German Frers IOR 82 D

34,700

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

40' Islander Peterson 81 D

38' Morgan

85 D

65,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

40' Jeanneau 409

12 D 229,000

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

38' Peterson

80 D 49,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

40' Jeanneau DS

98 D 129,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

38' Sabre

82 D

79,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

40' Jeanneau DS

98 D 149,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

38' Sancerre

82 D

79,000

West Yachts

st-yachts.com

40' Jonmeri

86 D 119,000 Swiftsure Yachts

38' X-Yachts

94 D 60,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

84 ~ 59,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

59,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

40' Olson

38' CT 38 Fast Cruiser 86 D

64,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

40' Panda by Ta Shing 85 D 139,000

West Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

http://swiftsureyachts.com/ www.yachtfinders.biz

64 68

www.west-yachts.com

39' Cal

78 D

49,500

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

40' Uniflite Valiant

78 D

39,900

West Yachts

st-yachts.com

39' Cal

77 D

34,500

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

40' Valiant

77 D

49,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

39' Cal

71 D

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

40' Valiant 40

77 D

82,000

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

39' Fabola Diva

87 D

34,500

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

40' Valiant 40

81 D

55,000

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

39' Fast Passsage

78 D

89,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

99,000

West Yachts

~ Swiftsure Yachts

(206) 547-2755

40' Valiant Cutter

78 D

www.west-yachts.com

www.nwyachtnet.com

40' Catalina 400

95 D 112,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

39' Hans Christian PH 83 D 149,900

NW Yachtnet

39' Jeanneau 39i

08 D 169,500

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

39' Malo

02 D 199,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

39' Beneteau 393

O2 D 129,900

40' Bali 4.0 Catamaran 17 D 277,000 40' Beneteau

Passion Yachts Bellhaven Yacht Sales

93 D 79,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

40' Bill Garden Custom 92 D

24,500

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

40' J/120

94 D 119,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

41' Beneteau 411

00 D 115,000

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

www.passion-yachts.com

41' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 299,997

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

www.bellhaven.net

41' Hunter

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

www.yachtfinders.biz

41' Islander Freeport 79 D

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

www.bellhaven.net

41' Lord Nelson

83 D 169,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

www.yachtfinders.biz

05 D 140,000

40' C&C

02 D 139,500

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

41' Lord Nelson

84 D 129,000

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

40' Caliber

93 D 119,950

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

41' Sceptre PH

89 D 150,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

40' Catalina 400MkII 08 D 176,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

41' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

www.passion-yachts.com

www.48North.com

February 2018

Passion Yachts

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

41' Newport

83 D

42' Bavaria

99 D 130,000

42' Bavaria

04 D 124,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

29,900

Broker

Brokerage Sail Listings Contact

Passion Yachts

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

46' Jeanneau 45.2

00 D 189,000

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

46' Kanter Atlantic

88 D

Yachtfinders/Wind

46' Tayana Pilot House 13 D 399,000

Seattle Yachts

46' West Indies 47' Beneteau 47.7

www.west-yachts.com

West Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

42' Catalina 42 MKII 00 D 179,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

42' Endeavour CC

88 D

NW Yachtnet

59,900

Page

www.passion-yachts.com

www.nwyachtnet.com

99,900

Broker

Contact

Page 9

www.yachtfinders.biz

(844) 692-2487

77 D 110,000

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

05 D 199,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

42' Hallberg Rassy

83 D 154,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

47' Beneteau Oceanis 05 D 199,000

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

42' Pearson 422

86 D 110,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

47' Catalina 470

99 D 164,000

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

42' Sabre 426

03 D 249,900

(844) 692-2487

47' Jeanneau 479

17 D 389,838

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

42' Tayana

01 D 260,000 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

47' Kettenburg

58 D 49,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

42' Wauquiez

86 D 149,500

NW Yachtnet

42' Hunter 420 CC

99 D 115,000

Passion Yachts

43' Atkins

02 D 155,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

Seattle Yachts

www.nwyachtnet.com

47' Southerly 145

78 D 199,000

www.passion-yachts.com

47' Wellington

76 D 50,000 Yachtfinders/Wind O6 D 215,000

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

9 68

(206) 547-2755

47' Beneteau 473

48' Beneteau Oceanis 17 D 477,500

(206) 285-9564

48' Chris White

06 D 790,000 Swiftsure Yachts

www.nwyachtnet.com

48' Cust. Schooner

86 D

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

49' Goetz/Tatlor

97 D 144,999 Yachtfinders/Wind

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

49' Jeanneau SO 49P 07 D 349,500

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

49' Outremer

12 D

www.nwyachtnet.com

50' Beneteau

97 D 159,000 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.passion-yachts.com

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

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

43' Beneteau

05 D 175,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

43' Beneteau Sense

12 D 299,000

NW Yachtnet

43' Brewer Alaska

94 D 115,000

43' Custom Ketch

87 D 129,900

43' Hallberg Rassy

D 390,000 Swiftsure Yachts NW Yachtnet

99,500

Passion Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

9 68

www.bellhaven.net

43' Bali 4.3 Catamaran 17 D 357,000

43' Slocum 43 Cutter 84 D 159,500

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.passion-yachts.com

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

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563 www.yachtfinders.biz

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

~ Swiftsure Yachts

50' Lavranos

90 D 184,775 Swiftsure Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

50' Santa Cruz

81 D 150,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.passion-yachts.com

50' Gulfstar CC

77 D

Passion Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

51' Alden Skye Ketch 80 D 149,500

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

64 63 68 9 64

43' Wauquiez

82 D 129,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

43' Wauquiez

84 D 149,000

West Yachts

43' Polaris Cutter

78 D

Passion Yachts

44' Amazon

98 D 310,000 Swiftsure Yachts D 138,500 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

51' Aleutian

www.west-yachts.com

51' Beneteau Oceanis 93 D 145,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

51' German Frers

87 D 120,000

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

53' Amel Super

95 D

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

74,900

44' Bavaria

44' Bruce Roberts

90 D

49,900

West Yachts

44' Bruce Roberts

93 D

www.yachtfinders.biz

84,900

76 ~ 179,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

49,500

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

44' Island Packet 440 07 D 399,900

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

44' Kelly Peterson

78 D

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

54' Hunter

82 D 69,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

44' Morris

95 D 415,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

60' Shannon

14 D 995,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

44' Nauticat 44

80 D 214,900

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

62' Ted Geary

20 D

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

44' Norseman 447

88 D 209,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

64' Roberts PH 64

88 D 298,000

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

44' WorldCruiser

84 D 175,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

99,950

www.yachtfinders.biz

95,000 Swiftsure Yachts

79 D 218,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

68' Nelson Marek

45' Bali 4.5 Catamaran 17 D 412,000

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

www.bellhaven.net

73' Manuel Campos 41 D 475,000 Swiftsure Yachts

45' Beneteau Oceanis 17 D 395,500

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

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 399,900

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

45' Beneteau Oceanis 16 D 339,000

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

45' Hunter CC

06 D 170,000

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

45' Hunter DS

08 D 199,900

Seattle Yachts

45' Malo 45 Classic

15 D 399,000 Swiftsure Yachts

45' Sabre 452

00 D 295,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

45' Unison

83 D 138,000

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

66 64

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.bellhaven.net

www.passion-yachts.com

46' Beneteau America 09 D 244,900

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

Seacraft Yacht Sales

46' Cecil Lange

76 D

46' Garcia Passoa

46' Hunter 460

01 D 189,000

NW Yachtnet

46' Jeanneau

13 D 355,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

49,000

Passion Yachts

(844) 692-2487 http://swiftsureyachts.com/

D 335,000 Swiftsure Yachts

(206) 547-2755

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.nwyachtnet.com

(206) 285-9564

February 2018

www.48North.com

www.yachtfinders.biz

(206) 285-9563

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

20' Stabicraft w/trailer 15 G

53,000

Brokerage Trawler Listings

Broker

Contact

Page

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

Broker

Contact

Page

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

40' Ocean Alexander 83 D

85,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

21' NorthRip

17 G

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

40' Puget Trawler

78 D

65,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

22' Chris-Craft

08 G

37,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

41' Back Cove

14 D 626,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

22' Wellcraft 232

15 G

79,900

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

42' Bracewell

10 D 275,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

23' SAFE Boat

03 D

60,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

42' Devlin Sockeye

00 D 420,000

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

24' Aegir Aluminum PH 16 G

84,500

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

42' Grand Banks

70 D

NW Yachtnet

24' Marauder FlyBridge 72 TG

25,900

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

42' Grand Banks

99 D 419,500

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

25' Devlin Surf Scoter 01 D

89,000

West Yachts

79,000

www.west-yachts.com

42' Kha Shing

87 D

89,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

40,000

www.nwyachtnet.com

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

25' Ranger Tug

12 D

95,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

42' Uniflite Aft Cabin 74 ~

25' Ranger Tug

07 D

79,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

43' Fathom Element

18 D

CALL

26' Nordic Tug

82 D

59,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

43' MJM 43z New

17 G

26' Red Wing

17 ~

59,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

44' Gulfstar

79 D 117,000 Bellhaven

28' Admirals Tender

13 D 170,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

44' Nimbus 405 Coupe 17 D 755,625

28' Bayliner 285

09 ~

www.west-yachts.com

44' Nimbus 405 Fly 17 D 853,660

28' Cutwater

14 D 165,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

44' Puget Trawler

78 D

28' Hunter

91 D

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

45' Monk McQueen

64 D

29' Ranger Tug

10 D 147,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

45' Northwind

81 D 118,950 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

30' Bayliner Avanti

90 G

19,900

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

46' Nielson Trawler

81 D 285,000

West Yachts

30' Bertram FB

84 D

39,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

47' Bayliner 4788

94 D 179,900

Seattle Yachts

30' Grand Banks

73 D

24,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

30' NorthRip

17 G

30' Shamrock

06 D

74,900 Swiftsure Yachts

31' Camano Troll

97 D

99,000

32' Bayliner 3288

95 ~

63,000

32' Nimbus 305

16 D 329,000

32' TransPac

87 D 69,900 Bellhaven

36,000 29,000

West Yachts

Sail Northwest

Sail Northwest Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

88,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

89,900

Seattle Yachts

66 65 66

48' Californian CPMY 88 D 169,200

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

www.sailnorthwest.com

49' DeFever PH

04 D 499,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

49' Integrity PH

05 D 459,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

49' American Tug

09 D 749,500

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

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

50' Carver

98 D 239,000 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

(844) 692-2487

50' Northwest

09 D 845,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

www.bellhaven.net

52' DeFever Euro

16 D 1,095,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

53' Selene Ocean

01 D 499,000

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

Seattle Yachts

25,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

34' Charles Harris

20 D

19,500

34' CHB

84 D

59,500

34' Mainship 34 III

84 D

35,500

34' MJM 34z

08 D

~ Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

60' INACE Buccaneer 4

34' Red Wing

08 D 130,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

60' Nordlund PH

79 D 229,900

NW Yachtnet

34' Sea Ray 340

86 ~

www.yachtfinders.biz

60' Sather Brothers

78 D 349,000

Bellhaven

35' MJM 35z

17 G

36' Flye Point

90 D

79,000

36' Grand Banks

74 D

79,000 Swiftsure Yachts

36' Grand Banks

67 D

49,900

West Yachts

36' Island Gypsy

83 D

45,000

Sail Northwest

36' Lindell

11 D 167,500 Swiftsure Yachts

36' Willard Vega

63 D

www.yachtfinders.biz

53' Skookum

78 D 159,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

53' Southern Cross

89 D 350,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

56' Carver Voyager

04 D 424,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

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

58' Vicem Classic

05 D 879,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

(844) 692-2487

Yachtfinders/Wind Sail Northwest Bellhaven

Bellhaven NW Yachtnet

Seattle Yachts

www.nwyachtnet.com

www.bellhaven.net

63' Johnson

90 D 750,000 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

www.bellhaven.net

64' Grand Alaskan

99 D 725,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

70' Alaskan

12 D 2,449,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

www.west-yachts.com

70' Jensen Expedition 4

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.sailnorthwest.com

(844) 692-2487

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.nwyachtnet.com

www.bellhaven.net

www.nwyachtnet.com

37' Nordic Tug

06 D 319,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

37' Roger Hill Powercat 97 D 198,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

37' Sea Ray Sundancer 12 D 269,000

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

D 2,280,000 Swiftsure Yachts

76' President Legend 04 D 1,795,000

Seattle Yachts

80' Hatteras MY

NW Yachtnet

81 D 929,000

37' Silverton

90 D 45,000 Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

37' Trojan

86 ~ 39,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Linssen

www.nwyachtnet.com

NW Yachtnet

D 595,000

www.sailnorthwest.com

37' FP Maryland Cat

38' Nimbus 365 Coupe 16 D 489,000

Seattle Yachts

(844) 692-2487

38' Pacific Seacraft

07 D 325,000

Anacortes www.anacortesyachtsandships.com

38' Storebro Royal

92 D

89,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

39' Azimut

00 D 215,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

40' Bayliner 4087

90 ~ 125,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

40' Custom Trawler

83 D 179,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

40' Fathom Element

11 D 445,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

40' MJM 40z

17 D

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

(844) 692-2487

33' Maxum 3300 SE 99 ~

D 239,000

(844) 692-2487 www.west-yachts.com

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

D 195,000

2 62

39,900

78,500

www.sailnorthwest.com www.bellhaven.net

33' Maxum 3300 SCR 99 G

19,900

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.48North.com

February 2018

Platinum Service Dealer

SEATTLE (206) 284-9004

www.signature-yachts.com

47’ Beneteau 473 ‘05............$199,000

45’ Beneteau ‘16...........$339,000

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30’ Catalina ‘86........................ $24,000

30’ Catalina ‘88........................ $28,500

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35’ Beneteau 351 ‘94.............. $59,000

32' Elite '85.............................. $22,900

28' Hunter '91.......................... $29,000

37’ Beneteau First 375 ‘85....... $59,900

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40' Caliber '93....................... $119,950

45’ Hunter CC ‘06................... $170,000

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37’ C&C ‘89.............................. $74,950

41’ Lord Nelson ‘84..............$129,000 oc

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44’ Island Packet 440 ‘07............$399,900

28’ Quanta ‘86.......................... $29,000

20’ Beneteau First ‘17.............. $44,900

29’ Gulf Island ‘68.................... $29,950 What’s Happening 20’ Harbor ‘10............................... SOLD 25’ Beneteau First ‘14....................SOLD 31’ Beneteau First 310...................SOLD 36’ Sabre ‘86..................................SOLD 41’ Sweden Yacht ‘85.....................SOLD 41’ Beneteau 411 ‘00......... Sale Pending

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JAN 26-FEB 3 | 2018

JEANNEAU Yacht 51 Where elegance meets the sea

West Coast Debut!

For the past 60 years, Jeanneau has led the way in modern yacht design by embracing innovative thinking and modern technology. Today, fresh from the drawing boards of Philippe Briand and Andrew Winch comes the Jeanneau Yacht 51, the smallest of the Yacht Range that packs a big punch. From the master suite and VIP cabin to the unique equipment room and massive cockpit with patented folding aft “terrace”, elegance at sea has never been so comfortable. Indoors - Centurylink Event Center

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2017 Jeanneau 349 #72751: $174,885 2018 Jeanneau 419 #72924: $278,493 2017 Jeanneau 479 #72673: $389,838 Jeanneau YACHT 54 - 1 SOLD! Order Yours Show Special - SAVE $22,485 Show Special - SAVE $23,900 Show Special - SAVE $84,610 Show Special - SAVE $20,360

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