May 2017 48° North

Sailing Magazine May 2017

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May 2017 24 Community

Bonds are formed fast and strong among cruisers.

By Becca Guillote

26 48° North Race to Alaska Preview - Part One Going Sailing with Team Willpower and Team KELP.

By Joe Cline

30 The Long Road

Fast boats, Olympic dreams, and a truck named Franz.

By Kate Shaner

34 Galley Essentials with Amanda

Guest Chef Interview: A Kiwi and Scot cruising the PNW.

By Amanda Swan Neal

36 How-to: Make Your Topsides Shine Look sharp and protect your boat, too.

By Alex and Jack Wilken

39 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea

Canada Goose: A bird you know, some information you may not.

By Larry Eifert

40 Sailing to Squamish, BC

Climb from your boat in this outdoor mecca!

By Conrad Wharton

42 When Spare Parts Aren’t Enough

A broken windlass can’t cancel our Glacier Bay cruise.

By Elsie Hulsizer

46 Ask the Surveyor

Coolant Recovery Tank: An indicator of engine health.

By Tom Averna

48 Lessons Learned While Cruising

VHF is not for dummies. It’s for cruisers. Please use it right.

By Jamie and Behan Gifford

50 48° North Race Report

Three Tree Point, Blakely Rock Benefit, Southern Straits, and more.

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial 6 Letters 8 Calendar 12 Lowtide 14 In the Biz 18 Books 19

Crossword 20 Trivia 21 Product News 22 Classified Ads 61 Brokerage/Listings 70 Index to Advertisers 78

This month’s cover “Downwind Run” is by local artist, Jennifer Bowman.

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Charging to weather with an Olympic Mountain backdrop, John Murkowski’s elegant J/122e, Joy Ride, finishes out the Center Sound Series with the Three Tree Point Race (Page 50).

Photo courtesy of Jan Anderson.

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New Season, New Possibilities Analysis of weather in the Pacific Northwest is, at best, fun and fascinating or, at worst, downright tiresome. The “Is it spring yet?” or “Rain? More RAIN?” memes strike a chord with many, but to me, it can seem a little uncreative.

In sailing, an accurate weather forecast is imperative, and I certainly get a charge out of pre-sail forecast analysis.

The good forecasts are incredibly useful and getting evereasier to access. I’m constantly on the high-tech weather apps like SailFlow, PredictWind, and Windy, but I still love to use traditional NWS forecasts, NOAA Data Buoys, and the Washington State Ferry Weather. Of course, I also love to read smart forecasters, like Cliff Mass, Bruce Hedrick, and David Burch. But, that’s not how people talk about the weather most of the time.

They’re talking about whether it’s raining or cloudy or sunny or cold because it’s something that we all experience, and perhaps because recency bias that makes them forget we had historically warm and dry outliers the past two springs.

I’ve had a few blustery sails in the last month that did, indeed, remind me that 2017 has yet to afford me the kind of conditions that inspired my Love Letter to Fair Weather Sailing, which was printed in last May’s issue. Isn’t that what anyone should come to expect from our weather, though? The unexpected? Those sails were pretty wonderful, by the way!

Weather and climate are, obviously, different; and climate change exists in another category altogether. Although I personally find the climate change discussion to be one of the most crucial to ever exist, I’ll spare you the fear and bombast... that kind of article is available from many sources immeasurably more informed and qualified than your humble sailing magazine editor.

Nonetheless, I wanted to draw that distinction between weather, climate, and climate change, because somewhere in the middle, between the micro and the macro, emerging from the foggy mist, smelling earthy and sweet, is the enigmatic idea of season change. While I’m not here to declare it spring when it doesn’t feel that way, I am happy to tell you that, unlike our foot-dragging spring, SAILING SEASON IS HERE! Sailing season doesn’t wait for the weather, and that fact is exciting and a relief!

The events on May 6, 2017, represent the season kick-off. Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day festivities, complete with parade and the University of Washington’s Windermere Cup, offers boaters the chance to tie-up along the log boom next to friends and neighbors they may not have seen during the rainy months.

Always sharing the same weekend as SYC’s Opening Day, Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s Race to the Straits brings over 100 boats out for a single or doublehanded weekend trip to Port Townsend and back, an event that might be the most reliably fun race of the year.

This year, the Youth Sailing Open House at Sail Sand Point will also take place on May 6. This event, in which 48° North has been involved from the start, is a great way to help kids and parents connect with programs of different types and approaches to fit various budgets, lifestyles, and desires.

The harbingers of sailing season need not be limited to one day, however.

Cruising club events, flotillas, evening beer can racing, and all kinds of sailing education are all way more accessible now that the sun stays up beyond 8:00 pm, plenty long enough for an evening sail. Those evening hours are great if you’re still in project mode too, perhaps polishing your topsides (page 36).

The most important element of any new season is the possibility held therein.

Throughout this magazine, there’s lots of pursuit of possibility, whether it’s the dreams of Race to Alaska (page 26), an Olympic campaign (page 30), or the stunning cruising scenery that drives a sailor to continue even after an essential system has broken (page 42). What possibilities does sailing season hold for you?

So, don’t hang up your foulies just yet... but do get the Hawaiian shirts out of storage and dust off that pair of shades. It’s time to go sailing!

I’ll see you on the water!

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Hey Joe and 48° North, We’ve been spending way too much money on our Cal 35 as my wife and I prepare for cruising season. After buying a new main and genoa from a local loft, all I was missing was a spinnaker.

Well, this note is just to say thank you to 48°N and Fisheries Supply for continuing to put on a great swap meet. While I was at this spring’s event, I met a guy with a Contessa 38 spinnaker that had only been used once, for the last hour of a Pacific Cup Race. It was a great fit for our boat and we got an awesome deal on it!

Our summertime sail plan is now complete and our wallets are so light! We’ll continue to hit up your swap meet for as long as you keep hosting!

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I hope all is well. Here’s a pic of Sandee Sauer, of Sail Montana, perusing 48° North while taking in the BVI Spring Regatta from our Moorings 45, chartered through LTD Sailing in Grenada.

The picture is taken in Sir Francis Drake Channel, off of Road Town, Tortola. We had a great week of cruising around the BVI with some of our racing crew, including the DuMontiers from Olympia, Joe and Mel from Seattle and Tim Sauer from Billings, MT.

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A boat fire is something that each of us probably thinks about from time to time, but most of us probably assume that it’s never going to happen. Sure, our boats are equipped with the required fire extinguishers and alarms, so we assume we are safe.

As many of you are aware, a fire ripped through Shilshole Bay Marina in the early morning of Saturday, April 8th. For my family and me, it was way too close!!

My wife, Teryn’s account, 24-hours after the fire: I woke up to a loud bang. Then there were a few more little bangs. I didn’t think anything of it since there are always punk kids shooting off fireworks and flares and such. Then I heard sirens. And they got closer, and closer, and closer. I was beginning to think about getting up to look around. That’s when I heard yelling. My heart dropped.

I jumped out of bed and got a glimpse of bright yellow glow out of the hatch. I knew we weren’t on fire, but it was close. I could still hear the guard yelling for people to get out. I started yelling for Scott to get up. I ran and threw open the hatch and peeked out. I saw the boat two slips away completely engulfed in flames. One wind shift and we would have been toast.

We had to get out. I ran down, grabbed the our son Kai, and bolted out of the boat. Kai and I made it up to the laundry room where we spent the next hour camped out.

Kai was a little rattled, mostly from my shouting - shaken up enough that he didn’t even ask to go by the fire trucks.

I have no pictures of the fire or the impressive fire truck gathering because I didn’t want to take the time to grab my phone. I didn’t even take the time to grab our shoes. I just ran. We were that close!!

Luckily, the owners were not on the boat. Conveniently, most of the people that live on our end were out of town.

The fire fighters were able to get down fast enough to get the fire out before the gas tanks blew. No people or pets were hurt. It’s enough to leave me laying here wide awake tonight, thinking about how lucky we are to be on our boat together unharmed. www.48North.com

Letters Scott here, again: First and foremost, the heroes here are the Seattle Fire Department and the vessel salvage company, Global Diving and Salvage, Inc. As my wife and 3½ year old son were sprinting up the dock to escape the flames, the fire fighters were already running down the dock to fight the fire. Their response time was nothing short of remarkable. They did a fantastic job extinguishing the fire and staying on-site all night.

Photo courtesy of Teryn Pittrof.

At 06:00, we awoke to the voices and activity of the Department of Ecology, the U.S.C.G., and the crew of Global Diving and Salvage, Inc. Over the course of the next 13 hours, we witnessed an incredible display of hard work and dedication to the environment from the salvage crew. They worked relentlessly to make sure as little fuel as possible spilled while removing the fuel tanks, and performed the most intricate balancing act while raising the sunken vessel. It was truly amazing!

Things that I have learned through this experience: 1. Make sure to have everyone’s phone number: your dock captain, neighbors, and other tenants.

2. Carefully think about the placement of fire extinguishers on your vessel.

3. Are you able to exit your vessel from all cabins?

4. Familiarize yourself with the location of all marina dock fire hoses.

5. Animals matter! No one minded a call in the early morning to make sure their pets weren’t on board.

6. Have an Emergency Action Plan in place and review it periodically with everyone on board.

This letter isn’t intended to explain how to prevent a fire, prepare your vessel for a fire, or what to do in case of a fire. It is merely our account of what transpired over a 19-hour period, with a fire two slips down from our family’s home. I hope this raises awareness within all of us.

A GoFundME account has been set up to help the unfortunate victims of this terrifying event. www.gofundme.com/sjk-fund-m-dock-inferno Thanks, Scott, Teryn, and Kai Pittrof S/V Nutmeg www.48North.com

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Flagship Maritime Captain’s License Training Class, Tacoma, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 2 Coho “Rigging for Offshore,” Port Townsend Rigging at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com 2 NW Multihull presents Elana Ripniz discussing Galley Provisioning and Cooking on a Multihull, www.nwmultihull.org 4 Marine First Aid at Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle, (206) 543-1225 4-7 Catalina Rendezvous at Roche Harbor, Count.Ferrair@gmail.com 4-29 Seattle Metals Guild and The Wawona Exhibition at Port Townsend’s Northwind Arts Center, www.northwindarts.org 6 Youth Sailing Open House at Sail Sand Point, www.nwyouthsailing.org 6 Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day, www.seattleyachtclub.org 6 American Marine Training Centers, Captain’s License Courses in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com 6 Everett Sail and Power Squadron free Vessel Safety Checks at the Port of Everett Marina, email: espsvsc@gmail.com 6-7 Sloop Tavern YC Race to the Straits, www.STYC.org 6-7 Coho Field Trip to Port Townsend Rigging, 7th Wave Marine & NWMC, Port Townsend, www.cohohoho.com 6-7 Oak Harbor YC Round Whidbey Regatta, www.ohyc.org Seattle YC Mark Mayer Race, www.seattleyachtclub.org 7 7 Corinthian YC Edmonds Frostbite Series, www.cycedmonds.org Coho “Offshore First Aid” with Ken Fabert,” at Fisheries Supply, 9 www.cohohoho.com Duck Dodge: Committee Appreciation Night, www.duckdodge.org 9 11-14 Corinthian YC Portland Oregon Offshore Race, www.oregonoffshore.org Seattle YC Vashon Island Tri Island #2, www.seattleyachtclub.org 13 West Sound CYC Kitsap Regatta, www.wscyc.net 13 Hobie 101 & 102 Hobie Cat Sailing Seminars at Sail Sand Point, 13 http://hobiediv4.org _Éääe~êÄçê^ÇTKRñQKUTR|uN~KéÇÑ===N===RLQLNO===QWNM=mj Everett Sail and Power Squadron free Vessel Safety Checks at 13 Shelter Bay Marina, email: espsvsc@gmail.com

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Port Orchard Invitational WSSA #5, www.poyc.org The Northwest Paddling Festival at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, www.northwestpaddlingfestival.com Corinthian YC Seattle cruise to Brownsville Marina, www.cycseattle.org Duck Dodge: Ugly Sweater Night, www.duckdodge.org Coho “Digital Maps & Charts,” at Captain’s Nautical Supply, www.cohohoho.com J/24 Nationals hosted by Corinthian YC Seattle, www.cycseattle.org PSCC meeting presenting Jim Shutt - “Returning from the South Pacific,” www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org South Sound Boater’s Swap Meet at Percival Landing Park, 325 Columbia St. NW, Olympia - ask for Sam Thayer South Sound Women’s Boating seminar at the Olympia Yacht Club, www.ssssclub.com/sswsg.htm Milltown Sailing Milltown Invitational, www.milltownsailing.org West Sound CYC Around Bainbridge Race, www.wscyc.net About Boating Safely course at Bellevue Fire Station #9, email: f22ABS@gmail.com Small Boat Messabout at Seafarer’s Park, Anacortes, (360) 293-4161 Duck Dodge: Game of Thrones Night, www.duckdodge.org Coho “Pacific Coast Weather,” by Brad Baker at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com Diesel Engine Maintenance Workshop at Gig Harbor Boat Shop at Eddon Boat Yard, (206) 543-1225 Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challengers Playoffs begins in Bermuda, www.americascup.com Coho Second Coho Raft-Up, www.cohohoho.com Everett Sail and Power Squadron free Vessel Safety Checks at Driftwood Shores Marina, email: espsvsc@gmail.com Royal Victoria YC Swiftsure International Race, www.swiftsure.org Corinthian YC Seattle cruise to Mystery Bay, www.cycseattle.org PSCC May Raft-up, Memorial Day at Port Gamble, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org About Boating Safely, Bellevue FS #9, email: f22ABS@gmail.com

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Classic Mariner’s Regatta, www.nwmaritime.org PNW Wauquiez Rendezvous at Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend, email: WauquiezPNWR@gmail.com MYCBC 25th Anniversary on Bowen Island at the Union Steamship Marina, www.mycbc.ca Seattle YC Blake Island Tri Island #3, www.seattleyachtclub.org Tacoma YC Summer Vashon, www.tacomayachtclub.org About Boating Safely on Bainbridge Island, www.biparks.org Classic Mariner’s Regatta in Port Townsend, http://nwmaritime.org Coho FieldTrip to Marine Servicenter in Anacortes, www.cohohoho.com Marine First Aid at Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle, (206) 543-1225 Coho “Electronic Communications” by Ryan Spott, at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com Duck Dodge: Duck Dodgesty Night, www.duckdodge.org Race to Alaska begins, https://r2ak.com Gig Harbor Marina and Boatyard’s third annual Swap Meet, 9:00am3:00pm, (253) 858-3535 or jenn@gigharbormarina.com Milltown Sailing Assn Saratoga Sprint Race, www.milltownsailing.org Everett Sail and Power Squadron free Vessel Safety Checks at Anchor Cove Marina, email: espsvsc@gmail.com Leukemia Cup - Retro Regatta, www.lls.org American Marine Training Centers, Captain’s License Courses in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com Bremerton YC Blake Island WSSA #6, http://bremertonyachtclub.org Corinthian YC Edmonds Mad Dash, www.cycedmonds.org Van Isle 360, www.vanisle360.com Duck Dodge: Western Night, www.duckdodge.org Festival of Sails Tacoma, http://festofsailtacoma.com Sloop Tavern YC Three Buoy Fiasco, www.STYC.org Corinthian YC Tacoma Three Hour Tour #1, www.cyct.com America’s Cup Match in Bermuda, www.americascup.com Corinthian YC Seattle cruise to Langley Marina, www.cycseattle.org Duck Dodge: Hippies and Hipsters Night, www.duckdodge.org Red BullYouth America’s Cup Finals Bermuda, www.americascup.com

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Coho “Safety Equipment for Offshore,” at Fisheries Supply, www.cohohoho.com San Juan 24 North Americans at Oak Harbor, https://sites.google.com/site/sj24northwest West Sound CYC Brownsville Race WSSA #7, www.wscyc.net Get Out & Boat Fest on South Lake Union, 11:00am-3:00pm, (206) 748-0012 or showinfo@boatsafloatshow.com Triton YC Emerald Cup Regatta, www.tritonyachtclub.org Bellingham YC One Design Regatta, www.byc.org Corinthian YC Seattle POD Regatta, www.cycseattle.org Anacortes YC Windermere Cup, www.anacortesyachtclub.org Corinthian YC Seattle cruise to Blakely Rock, www.cycseattle.org Duck Dodge: Prom Night, www.duckdodge.org Santa Cruz 27 Nationals hosted by Anacortes YC, www.anacortesyachtclub.org Hobie Cat Learn to Sail at Des Moines Marina, http://hobiediv4.org The Basil Hobbs Memorial SIN Regatta, www.nanaimoyc.ca

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Hobie Cat Learn to Sail at Magnuson Park, Seattle, http://hobiediv4.org Bellingham YC Point Roberts Race, www.byc.org Transpac Race- Victoria to Hawaii begins, https://2017.transpacyc.com Hobie Cat Learn to Sail at Lake Quinault, http://hobiediv4.org Corinthian YC Tacoma Three Hour Tour #2, www.cyct.com Whidbey Island Race Week, www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com Duck Dodge: Mardi Gras Night, www.duckdodge.org Hobie Cat Learn to Sail at Lake Mayfield Park, http://hobiediv4.org Duck Dodge: Pirate Night, www.duckdodge.org Columbia Gorge Racing Assn Melges 24 National American Championships, www.cgra.org 25 Duck Dodge: Christmas in July Night, www.duckdodge.org 28-30 Columbia Gorge Racing Association CGOD, www.cgra.org 29 Corinthian YC Tacoma Three Hour Tour #3, www.cyct.com

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Seattle Yacht Club parade also includes an re c e n t l y a n n o u n c e d impressive diversity of Emerald City “Aahs” as vessels - from powerboats the theme for the 2017 to sailboats, yachts to Opening Day, held on dinghies, wooden to May 6. This theme honors fiberglass, and amphicars the iconic symbols of the to seaplanes. greater Seattle area as well The history of as, perhaps, encouraging celebrating water the appearance of familiar festivities in Seattle characters from the dates back to 1875 Seattle Yacht Club famed movie that when races were inspired the theme. first held on July 4 Opening Day Under the in Elliott Bay. From May 6th leadership of that point, other Admiral Bruce boating celebrations C a m p b e l l , eventually relocated Admiralette Sandy Bell, and Vice to the Montlake Cut in 1920 resulting Admiral Randy Holbrook, the 97th in what is now universally recognized annual boating event encourages as Opening Day. participants from Olympia to Vancouver, Opening Day in Seattle is a family B.C. to celebrate the time-honored affair; families decorate their boats festivities held in the Montlake Cut. for the festivities and parades; spread According to Campbell, “This theme blankets on the shoreline and spend was chosen to encourage more boaters hours watching and picnicking. Families to decorate their vessels honoring the dream of the boats they someday will beloved symbols of the Puget Sound own. area - and flying monkeys would be Although the boating season a kick too!” officially never ends in the Seattle Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening area, Opening Day, however, kicks off a Day is a civic event organized by busy spring and summer of boating for countless volunteers and is open many avid boaters in the Seattle area. for participation to the entire Salish Visit: seattleyachtclub.org Sea community. The Northwest tradition of rowing competitions Parade Schedule: from local, regional, collegiate, and 0800: Official parade boats to assemble international teams begins the day. 0845: US Navy Band concert, SYC lawn The competition culminates with the 0850: Commissioning ceremony famous Windermere Cup, which pits 0940: Montlake Cut closes to boat traffic college and international teams against 0940: Official VIP boats to moorage the men and women rowing crews.

1020-1140: Crew Races & Windermere Cup Opening Day concludes with a 1200-1430: Official boat parade spectacular water parade of boats 1500: Parade route open to marine traffic demonstrating precision in uniformity, 1600: Montlake bridge resumes operations traditional boating attire, navigation 1800: Trophy presentation skills and inventive decor. The 1830: Closing ceremony 14

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Catalina Rendezvous May 4-7 This is a gathering of Catalinas of all sizes at Roche Harbor. Last year there were 22 of us, and we are hoping to expand. Seminars on first aid at sea, pet first aid and issues, winch rebuilding, “girls confidence sailing” (no boys allowed on a practice sail with the admirals driving), Appy Hours, potluck, boat visits and door prizes.

Don't forget the decorated tender parade! No cost beyond moorage fees, and we are getting the last weekend of reduced rates. Come and join in.

Contact Count.Ferrari@gmail.com

Small Boat Messabout May 20 The Pull and Be Damned Small Boat Messabout will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Seafarer’s Park at the Port of Anacortes.

This event is an opportunity for small boat enthusiasts to gather, share and have fun on the water. Bring your own boat if you have one. Come see all sorts of small craft and meet their owners. Vessels attending will include gigs, whitehalls, kayaks, skin-on-frame boats, various sailing craft and more!

There will be a potluck lunch at 12:30 in the Seafarer ’s building.

Barbeques will be provided for grilling.

Activities include demonstrations, fun and games. There is no cost for this event. Come enjoy the Anacortes waterfront.

To see the list of sponsors or f o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www.anacortessmallboatcenter.com or call Andy Stewart (360) 293-4161.

Lowtide About Boating Safely May 20 Are you new to recreational boating? Are you an experienced boater but desire a refresher in fundamentals and/or need a Washington State Boat Education Card? Are you a spouse, partner, or friend of a recreational boater, and want to participate confidently in the fun? This one day, USCG Auxiliary course will be held at the Bellevue Fire Station #9, 12412 SE Newcastle Way. Register, email: f22ABS@gmail.com or call (206) 399-0923.

Northwest Multihull Association Events May 2: This month Elana Ripniz, from Port Townsend, will be discussing Galley Provisioning and Cooking for Multihull Sailing with Food Demonstration and Recipes. Northwest Multihull Association meeting is at 7:00pm, at Puget Sound Yacht Club on Lake Union, 2321 N Northlake Way, Seattle.

May 13-14: Everett Rally/Regatta.

The Northwest Multihull Association will hold a weekend rally/regatta based at the Port of Everett.

For more information: (206) 795-2111, www.nwmultihull.org

South Sound Boater’s Swap Meet May 20

Seattle Yacht Club Foundation Offers Boating Grants

Join us at Percival Landing Park, adjacent to the boardwalk public restrooms and playground. There are 50 (10’x10’) spaces available on a firstcome, first-served basis, from 6:00am on. Come to 325 Columbia St. NW, Olympia, ask for Sam Thayer, site 0530.

The Seattle Yacht Club Foundation (SYC Foundation) is looking for applications for their grant program for non-profits seeking assistance with promoting youth boating in the region. Each year the SYC Foundation donates approximately $50,000 to about 20 deserving recipients, half of which goes to supporting national level competitors. The size of grants awarded depends on the size of the program and/or need, but typically grants are between $100 and $5,000.

The SYC Foundation supports a broad range of educational, training and competitive endeavors. Grant applications are due the 10th of each month. (Grants are not reviewed during the months of July, August or December). To apply for a grant, visit www.sycfoundation.org and download a grant application. For questions: email info@sycfoundation.org

South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar May 20 The South Sound Sailing Society and the Olympia Yacht Club are proud to present the 8th annual South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar at the Olympia Yacht Club. Register at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2803493 For more information, visit http://www.ssssclub.com/wbs.htm

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Get Out & Boat Fest June 24

MYCBC is having a 25th anniversary party during our Annual MacRendezvous on Bowen Island at the Union Steamship Marina. This celebration will mark the MYCBC’s past 25 years as a club for MacGregor yacht owners. The MYCBC is reaching out to all present and past MacGregor owners to celebrate with us. Check: www.mycbc.ca

This 8-hour class, taught by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, teaches the fundamentals of safe boating operation and meets the mandatory boater education requirements of the State of Washington for the Boater Education Card. Class meets at Strawberry Hill Park, Bainbridge Island. Pre-register:www.biparks.org or with Jeff Ozimek, (206) 842-2306 x 118.

Enjoy FREE 45-minute power and sailboat rides, learn new skills at handson clinics, gain nautical knowledge at boating seminars and demo kayaks and paddleboards at the Get Out & Boat Fest on South Lake Union, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. This lively, all-ages and FREE event and will also feature a fun kids' zone with toy boat building and knot-tying activities, live music and food vendors. So what are you waiting for? Seas the Day – Get Out & Boat. Contact: (206) 748-0012 or www.showinfo@boatsafloatshow.com

Everett Sail and Power Squadron Events Everett Sail and Power Squadron will be conducting free to the public Vessel Safety Checks as part of their commitment to educating the public in safe boating practices and will be performed by trained United States Power Squadron members. For a vessel safety check, go to espsvsc@gmail.com May 6: Port of Everett Marina May 13: Shelter Bay Marina, LaConner May 27: Driftwood Shores Marina, Camano Island June 10: Anchor Cove Marina, Anacortes

PNW Wauquiez Rendezvous June 2-4 Wauquiez sailboat owners and enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the Pacific Northwest Wauquiez Rendezvous in Port Townsend at the Point Hudson Marina. These highly sought after French built boats have a strong following in the Pacific Northwest, and the rendezvous typically attracts boats from both US and Canadian waters. The gathering will start with a reception on Friday evening and includes sailing around the bay on Saturday followed by a dinner and presentation.

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Lowtide Seattle Metals Guild and the Wawona Exhibition May 4-29 Seattle Metals Guild (SMG) will hold an exhibition at Port Townsend's Northwind Arts Center (NAC). Artists will use wooden pieces from the schooner Wawona in jewelry and sculptural work.

In 2012 artist John Grade constructed a nearly 64-foot high sculpture using salvaged wood from the Wawona's hull. The leftover pieces of Douglass Fir from this sculpture were given to the Seattle Metals Guild artists in a random manner. The artists were given full creative freedom and allowed to collaborate with one another.

Northwind Arts Center (www.northwindarts.org) is located at 701 Water St., Port Townsend. Contact exhibitions@seattlemetalsguild.org for more information about the show or about SMG.

Puget Sound Cruising Club Events

Youth Sailing Open House May 6 You’re invited! Bring your friends and family, invite your neighbors, tell your classmates! The public is invited to the fourth annual Youth Sailing Open House at Sail Sand Point at 7861 62nd Ave NE, Seattle. This half-day event (11:00am-3:00pm) is free and will incude land and on-the-water activities. You’ll have a chance to meet representatives from a variety of local sailing programs, go for a boat ride, and enjoy a burger or hot dog by the lake. For more information, visit www.nwyouthsailing.org

PSCC meetings are held at North Seattle College, 7:30 pm, in the Concert Hall LB1142. Go to: www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org May 19: Presenting - “Returning from the South Pacific.” Jim Shutt, wife Karen, and daughter Jacintha, sailed to Mexico and the South Pacific on their Hans Christian 43T ketch, Apropos.

May 27-29: Raft-up, Memorial Day at Port Gamble.

Marine First Aid May 4 & June 5 Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course at the Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building, Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle.

To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, (206) 543-1225, or sfisken@uw.edu

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Congratulations to Savannah McKenzie (part of the Advertising team at 48° North) and her husband, Tom Conto, on the birth of their son, Ford McKenzie Conto, on April 3rd. He weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz and was 18-3/4” long. Mother and son are doing fine. Savannah will be on maternity leave for a while and in the meantime our new associate, Scott Pittrof, will be taking over her duties.

Scott Pittrof has joined the a Advertising Department at 48° North, with a short stint as the “Classified Guy” while Savannah is on maternity leave.

Scott is originally from Chicago.

He has been a liveaboard since 2003.

During that time he’s owned four different sailboats. Currently he lives on a Pearson 385, with his wife and 3-½ year old son. They recently returned from sailing down the coast to southern California. Scott is also an Instructor Trainer for US SAILING and has taught sailing, cruising, and safe powerboat handling for 13 years.

Yo u m a y c o n t a c t S c o t t a t scott@48north.com or (206) 789-7350.

Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island, in the scenic San Juan Islands, has completely rebuilt their marina docks this past winter. The aluminum docks were built by Northwest Docks out of Anacortes, WA. There are 30 slips, with numerous expanded side ties now available. Also new this season is a rebuilt Marina Family Pool, the use of which is included in the moorage fee for up to four people.

Guests who stay in the marina may also visit the historic Moran Mansion, Lounge and Mansion Restaurant.

Moorage guests may use the The Spa at Rosario facilities for a daily fee.

“I have been at Rosario for many years and the old docks were older than I am” said Christopher Peacock, general manager at Rosario Resort & Spa. “I am sure our marina guests will be happy with the new “U” configuration which allows boats to enter our slips down a deeper center channel.”

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This monumental guide to being safe on the water is produced in full color, featuring more than 600 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. This complete resource offers in-depth coverage of hull design, canoes and kayaks,

boat construction, motors, trailers, boat maintenance, p re p a r i n g f o r w i n t e r storage or spring launching, boating electronics, anchors and moorings, safety procedures, avoiding seasickness, and firstaid advice. Coverage of seamanship extends to include all nautical skills from knot tying to dead reckoning. The book also details in-depth navigation and complete U.S. Coast Guard

Ice Ghosts, The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition weaves together the epic story of the Franklin Expedition-whose two ships and crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice-with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit behind the incredible discovery of the flagship's wreck in 2014.

Paul Watson, a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist who was on the icebreaker that led the discovery

expedition, tells a fast-paced historical adventure story: Sir John Franklin and the crew of the HMS Erebus and Terror setting off in search of the fabled Northwest Passage, the hazards they encountered and the reasons they were forced to abandon ship hundreds of miles from the nearest outpost of Western

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regulations.

Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship clearly explains and illustrates the most successful techniques for skippering any vessel— from kayak to offshore powerboat.

This book is a must-have reference guide for both novice and experienced sailors and boaters, as well as any person planning to be on the water— whether freshwater or marine—for the first time.

Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship by Vin T. Sparano, $35. 00.

civilization, and the decades of searching that turned up only rumours of cannibalism and a few scattered papers and bones-until a combination of faith in Inuit lore and the latest science yielded a discovery for the ages.

Ice Ghosts, The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition

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Tenth Annual

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Where: Percival Landing Park, adjacent to the boardwalk, public restrooms and playground.

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Fifty (50) spaces (10’x10’) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be paid for on site ($20.00)

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Point of contact is Sam Thayer – will be on site at 0530.

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This may be the last one, as the diminishing number of vendors has not offset the expense of conducting the event.

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Edmund Halley, of Halley’s comet fame, invented the diving bell in 1690.

The barrel diver, invented in 1715, was the first practical device for exploring shipwrecks.

A sponge diver discovered the Kyrenia, the oldest known trading ship, in 1965. It sank off Cyprus about 2,300 years ago.

The three-man submarine Alvin, the first submarine to dive on the RMS Titanic, located a hydrogen bomb that was lost following a crash of a U.S. Air Force B-52 off the coast of Spain, in the 1960s. It was also the first manned sub to explore hydrothermal vents off the Galapagos Islands in 1977.

Since taking to the water in 1964.

Alvin has completed more than 4,600 dives. It’s America’s oldest manned deepsea research vehicle, and is operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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In 1967 the minisubmarine Alvin was attacked by a 200-pound swordfish at 1,800 feet. It was raised, cleaned and eaten.

Captain Joshua Slocum, the world’s first single-handed circumnavagator, was once pursued by pirates off Gibraltar in the 1890s.

Tsunemi Kubodera took the first underwater photographs of a living giant squid in 2005 in the waters of the Ogasawara Islands south of Japan.

In 2009 Tony Wu and Douglas Seifert photographed in the same waters a sperm whale feeding on a giant squid, also a first.

Pieces of eight, figured largely in piracy and the Spanish Main, were the old Spanish dollar or peso, worth eight reals, also a Spanish silver coin.

Winston Churchill had a tattoo of an anchor on his forearm, and his black cat was named Nelson, after England’s greatest naval hero. Nelson had a special chair in Churchill’s War Room.

The first official privateer was an English vessel that was commissioned by a letter of marque in 1293.

An anchor from Blackbeard the pirate’s ship, was recovered in 2011 off North Carolina, nearly 300 years after it sank.

It was only in the 18th century that ocean navigators had all tools necessary for reliable open-ocean navigation.

The earliest known map dates from about 5,000 B.C. and was carved into a rock in central Italy.

Some Viking chiefs were buried inside their ships.

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It's no secret that boat decks and stairs get slippery when wet.

To help provide traction and increase safety for those aboard, Beckson Marine offers the StepMate® All Weather Non-Skid Step Pad. It’s flexible material adapts to the surface on which it's mounted, and it can be cut to size.

Sold in pairs, each Step Pad incorporates heavy-duty tread and is 12" L x 3" W. Installation is simple, as users simply clean the surface for the pad, remove

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The first whiff inside a boat or RV that’s been stored all winter is often one of musty air, mold and mildew.

With Iosso Products’ Odor Buster, offensive smells are neutralized and eliminated at the source, without masking them with an overwhelming fragrance.

Biodegradable Odor Buster is safe around pets and children—it

removes odors naturally. In fact, all Iosso products are environmentally-responsible and a green alternative to harsh chemicals.

Odor Buster is applied directly on fabrics and carpets.

After several minutes, blot to remove excess moisture. It works just as effectively on

crack or discolor after prolonged use.

Perfect for stairs and transom areas, the Step Pad can also add non-skid protection on deck and in the galley, head or engine room.

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non-porous surfaces. To freshen the cabin, spray upwards while backing out from the space.

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Youth Sailing Open House of Puget Sound

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Annual Youth Sailing Open House Saturday, May 6th (11am-3pm) Sail Sand Point 7861 62nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 North end of Warren G. Magnuson Park and it’s FREE! Bring your friends and family, invite your neighbors, tell your classmates! The public is invited to the third annual Youth Sailing Open House at Sail Sand Point on Lake Washington. You’ll have a chance to meet representatives from a variety of local sailing programs, go for a sailboat ride, and enjoy a burger by the lake. For more information please visit…

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Outdoor Edge makes filleting your catch easier than ever with its new Reel-Flex fillet knives.

Designed by custom knife maker, Jerry Hossom, the Reel-Flex fillet knife blades are crafted from German 4116 stainless steel that is known for its corrosion resistance and excellent edge retention.

The Reel-Flex fillets are available with 6-inch, 7.5-inch and 9.5-inch

As onboard power demands increase, Hubbell Marine answers the call with high-quality 50 amp cable sets that feature safety indicator LED lights. They notify users when electricity is flowing and, more importantly, when there are wiring problems at the power source.

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To stand up to repeated use and the elements, Hubbell cable sets are totally molded, with a bull ring to keep strain off the terminals and a flex feature to control the angle of cord entry. A metallic threaded ring provides a watertight seal when mated with the shore power inlet.

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W

hen I turned 16, I threw a day-long party in the backyard.

No gifts, no games, no structure - just burgers and cake and a pile of people I cared about from all areas of my life. Friends I’d had for a decade met each other for the first time, forging their own lifelong friendships.

The joy and energy I derived from that event sustained me for weeks.

It was my first time purposefully assembling a community around me. A decade later, we planned what was basically a four-day summer camp for our wedding. Our community, spread across the globe, came to be together, to learn from each other, to celebrate friendship and love.

So yeah, community is important to us.

I knew we’d make many friends while cruising, lifelong friends drifting all over the world, but I wasn’t sure we’d build community like we had in Seattle, like when we got married, like when I was 16. Every boat is on its on schedule, has its own priorities, and moves at its own speed. I wasn’t sure we’d be with the same group of boats long enough to establish those deep community connections.

While it’s true every boat follows its own path, those paths perpetually intersect and merge, forming a fluid and dynamic community built on the strong foundations of acceptance, understanding, shared knowledge, and camaraderie.

To meet other cruisers is to gain teammates – new friends watching your back and sharing their wisdom and their beers. There is no awkward get-to-know-you period. They are likely already friends with your friends; the introduction is simply a nameexchange that happens just before (or sometimes after) fixing a stubborn outboard together, discussing the next weather window, or sharing stories of 24

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passages, welders, recipes and engine failures.

We had known fellow cruisers Will and Jenny no longer than 10 minutes when we’d already decided whose boat was hosting dinner, planned a snorkeling adventure for the following morning, and loaned them a wrench set.

We stay in the vicinity of likeminded boats far more than I anticipated. We shared passages and anchorages with the same three to five boats for two months as we traveled from northern California to the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. We did that on purpose; discussing and adapting plans and routes together until our ideas fused into one in which we made passages at the same time, kept islands on the same side, and chose the same anchorages.

There are dozens of inflection points where cruisers tend to gather and linger, allowing the back of the pack to catch up (Qualifying characteristics: a large, calm anchorage next to a town with snorkeling and/or surfing nearby.

Bonus: accessible pool or hot tub).

At these points, the community strengthens and expands. Cabo, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta, Barra de Navidad.

In each of these spots, we have met new cruisers, some that we’ve heard about for months or “know” from Instagram, others that have cruised the May 2017

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same waters for months without yet crossing paths. We exchange boat cards, the cruiser’s version of a business card and the simplest way to collect contact information.

There is a downside of these inflection points: where boats congregate, they also must disperse.

The larger community ebbs and flows as weather windows open to head south, or north, or west.

As with any community, though, there are a few with whom the instant bond is even stronger - the ones that no longer knock when they come over.

This is the inner circle that eats dinner together every night, that rents a car to explore inland, that changes their plans to cruise together longer.

Our inner circle encompasses three boats right now: Agape, a Tayana 42 from Ventura, CA; Sloboda, a Nordhavn 47 from San Francisco; and us. The average age across the three boats is 32, the average cruising speed is 6 knots.

Some segment of the six of us are almost always together – provisioning, exploring, lounging, eating, walking, swimming, discussing, playing.

There is an added intensity to time spent within the inner circle. These are not friends that own houses down the street; there is no guarantee we will be in the same port next week, and it is unlikely we will be in the same country in four months. So, it is the “now” that is important. We make plans for today and tomorrow, for as long as that might last.

The goodbyes are hard. After so many weeks of building your life around these friends, one day your paths diverge. They are heading north or you need to move faster or they decide to stay put. It takes time to recover from the break up; we often find ourselves parked in an anchorage near boats we don’t know, without the energy to venture out or introduce

ourselves. It feels lonely, but it doesn’t last long, we know they are friends for good.

Without the dependability of internet in our pockets, cruisers have alternative ways to keep in touch.

When hanging out in port, we rely on our VHF radios, always on and tuned to a pre-arranged cruisers’ channel.

When it’s time for a surfing expedition or sundowners or trip to town, we hail friend boats on the VHF to arrange the details. The radio only reaches a few miles, though, so communication changes once paths diverge.

Separated by distance, the first and easiest communication is still a quick text, cell phone to cell phone. In a surprising number of places, including uninhabited bays, there is enough reception for at least this basic chatting.

When there isn’t, we turn to texting via satellite phones (I’d say more than half the cruisers we meet keep one on hand), though the Zack-Morris-era brick phone with the alphabet lined up three to a number makes this an exercise in patience and persistence not undertaken lightly.

It is the SSB, the single sideband

radio, that truly links cruisers the world over. This is a high frequency radio that, through a formula of long radio waves, 1930s era technology and a dash of voodoo can transmit voices thousands of miles to suddenly emit from a speaker in a tiny boat bobbing in the ocean and bring comfort to lonely cruisers.

In some parts of the world, there are established nets - like conference calls for cruisers. Everyone crossing the Pacific, for example, tunes it at the same time on the same channel for a roll call, weather report, check in, and jokes. As our community wanders about, we create our own nets to keep in touch and to keep tabs on friends undertaking long passages. Nothing beats hearing the sound of a good friend come crackling over the SSB from 1500 miles away.

It was on one of these friends’ nets that we heard from Richard on Firewater, a cruiser we had met only briefly in San Francisco months earlier, now crossing the Pacific to Hawaii by himself. Every day for two weeks we, along with the other four boats on the net, tracked his progress as he fought

storms, lost wind, made repairs, drank wine and made his way to Hawaii. We were the only human contact he had each day. Now that is community.

We rely on this radio, together with our sat phone and inconsistent cell reception, to keep our community together even as the winds disperse us around the world. When we find full-strength service again, we read blogs, check position reports, and send emails.

All communities morph and shift over time, though perhaps none as reliably as cruisers. This fluidity, instead of straining relationships, strengthens them immeasurably. Our time together is fully exploited and our shared experiences keep us connected across thousands of ocean miles. It is a worldwide support network. It is comfort in the form of a human voice at sea. It is assistance when it’s most needed. It is memories we will carry forever. It is community.

Becca and John are now in Zihuatanejo, MX. They recently competed in the first annual Cruisers’ Olympics, and won the Dinghy-Paddleboard Pull! Follow them at www.halcyonwandering.com

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Race to Alaska Preview by

Joe Cline

We are under two months from the start of the 2017 edition of Race to Alaska (R2AK). This year promises to be different than either of the previous years, both in competition and in conditions. It’s unlikely that we’ll see the never-ending gale of 2015, nor should we expect the flat-calm suffer-fest of pedaling or rowing that many of the teams experienced in 2016. Though registrations are down from past years, R2AK 2017 holds no less intrigue, at least in part because there are fewer mind-bogglingly fast boats involved. This year’s lead-up is devoid of a newly-built Bieker proa, or last year’s recordsetting Marström 32. I would venture to say that this year, I’m more excited about the sailors than the boats. That’s not to say there aren’t some super cool boats; there certainly are. But, in my personal preR2AK geek-out, I didn’t want to just go check out the boats. I wanted to go sailing with the racers, to get to know them and their boats…on their boats. So, here are profiles of two teams heading north in 2017.

Team Willpower

Seascape 27 Piotr Zin and Ross Carmichael Piotr Zin is a lanky, fun-loving guy who, though experienced, seems a youthful 39 years old. Excitable and passionate, he doesn’t sit still, on or off the boat. Piotr identifies as many things: engineer, boat builder, restorer, climber, tall-ship sailor, long distance scooter-rider. While oozing confidence at times, he’s not cocky. In fact, he told me more than once, “I’m not a good sailor.” And, after our evening sail, he admitted, “I’m scared shitless about this race, to be honest.”

While Piotr’s apprehensions are understandable and his humility is admirable, he is lucky to be able to rely on a really incredible boat to take to Alaska for R2AK 2017.

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Piotr’s vessel is a new Seascape 27, and he loves this boat. I see a lot of people who love their boats. Piotr LOVES his boat, which he named Persistence because he refit and sold two other boats over four years to finally get his beloved Seascape. He just can’t keep it in, he giggles when he talks about it. “Do you know what drew me to this boat? It’s that I’m a catamaran sailor – that’s one thing I know how to do is drive something with two hulls.

And this drives like a catamaran.” He has owned a variety of other boats, and reflecting on his experience and the Seascape, Piotr says, “It’s so easy!

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on this thing!” Three days after the Seascape arrived in a container, Piotr had a kite up in a 35 knot blow on Lake Washington and clocked 18 knots of boat speed.

Many sailors may already be familiar with the Seascape 27, and R2AK fans will recognize this as the big brother to Team SeaRunner’s Seascape 18, which completed R2AK in 2016.

The Seascape is a very trendy dualpurpose Racer/Cruiser, though it lies far on the race end of that spectrum.

It is comfortable down below, but the brain child of Mini-Transat designers, its pedigree is off-the-wind distance racing in the ocean. Given that design priority, maximizing performance on all points of sail is a learning process.

We saw gusts of 35 on the day we went out sailing on Lake Union. The boat is seriously overpowered in half of that. We set a double reef before we went out, and Piotr warned me that we might not even use the stock 110% jib (we did downwind). He rigged up a newly-designed furling staysail that tacks about a foot aft of the headstay.

While it was gusty, this seemed like quite a small sail plan, given that the consistent breeze was only in the mid-teens. Just play the main in the puffs, right? Actually, no. Piotr’s recommendation, that apparently came directly from Seascape’s CEO, was ride out the puff without easing. Feather up, then? Nope. The boat loves to heel. My first reaction was somewhere between skeptical and “yeah, right…”

But, as we sailed, I did feel the boat get sluggish when I eased in a puff. The feel is something quite unique. The dual

rudders are part of it, but having sailed a number of dual rudder boats, that’s not the whole story. I’d guess it’s also a combination of a wide, flat hullform, the hard chines, and the shape of the foils. Don’t drive it like a sport boat.

Drive it like an Open 60: rocked up on its ear, hauling the mail! Piotr says he’s learning to sail the boat upwind, and it would certainly be a steep curve for me. It’s a balance of all that sailpower, finding the right heel angle (way over), and keeping the helm neutral and driving the boat in a straight line.

Although Piotr downplayed his sailing skill, he seems to be developing savvy about this boat. He also has a “send it” attitude. He told me of sailing through Deception Pass against the tide at max flood on his Nacra as if it was no big deal. On the Seascape, I found him to be methodical and attentive. To me, he seems every bit up to the boat handling, but will have to be diligent about currents and navigation.

Piotr’s teammate is a neighbor and friend, Ross Carmichael. He’s also a boat builder, and among his best assets is his habit of biking 40-50 miles every day. He should be an absolute horse on

the pedal drive if the breeze goes away.

Speaking of the allimportant pedal drive, Team Willpower will use a SeaCycle apparatus. But this is Piotr, after all, and off-the-shelf is not good enough. They’ve designed a whole system for it to go into the boat’s motor well, and are going to refit it with a more powerful Torqueedo propeller.

Piotr is as excited about the gear on board as the race itself. Among other cool doo-dads, he’s outfitting the boat with a fuel cell. This, too, makes him giddy. It’s fueled by alcohol, and in his words, literally means that you could run full power and never (NEVER!) plug into shore power again. On Persistence, it will power a beautiful array of touch-screen electronics and the lights necessary to run 24 hours per day, which they plan to do in R2AK. How did Piotr decide to do R2AK? He says, “I’ve done a lot of really challenging shit in my life. I rode a 49cc scooter from California to

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Detroit because I thought it would be fun. I averaged 15 miles per hour as I crossed Loveland Pass and the desert and the plains. It was a beautiful 14 days of vacation. I walked across Denali National Park. I heard of Race to Alaska when I was still living in California, and my first reaction was that I was going to go to Seattle and find a catamaran. Any catamaran – a Hobie 16, a Nacra, anything I can get my hands on. And I’m going to win the goddamn thing.” Well, the boat changed, but the enthusiasm sure didn’t.

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Joe Cline

Team KELP

Santana 20 Kristin Petersen and Elena Losey Team KELP is just so fun. Their name (the acronym of the sailors’ initials, mixed up), and the matching kelp graphic on either bow quarter of their boat, Holdfast, are just the beginning of what makes these two creative and resourceful.

Kristin and Elena’s program is the model of resourcefulness. Their boat, their sails, their gear, their ideas - they are decidedly unfancy. But they are solid.

And did I mention that they’re fun?

The excitement meter was positively in the red when I got down to Holdfast, and remained there all night. We rigged and exchanged stories about life and plans, sailing and otherwise.

Elena is getting married just before R2AK. Kristin and I will both be captains on a BVI flotilla in February.

As we rigged, I noted a few things that might not be perfect... Frayed jib sheets, mildew on one of the sails, jack lines that had been left on all winter. I never mentioned any of these things (ok, I did mention the jack lines). But, by the end of the sail, I felt reassured about the boat and the crew’s readiness.

They have a fairly big complement of available sails, new jib sheets coming, and an approach to preparation that was more than thoughtful enough to allay my concerns.

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We motored out through the locks and set sail with a reef in, given the breeze in the high teens. Though they’ve been doing lots of work on the boat, this was the first time Elena and Kristin had actually been out sailing together in about two months.

This unintended hiatus ramped up their level of excitement, and it also made our excursion feel more like a training sail. In fact, for the first half of the sail, they asked me not to do anything to help. I was happy to accommodate their request, both to give them a chance to find their stride, and to observe them as they worked together.

One thing is certain. These women are as persistent and tenacious as they are kind and patient. They have a prefeeder for the bolt rope on the main to go in to the mast track. This is intended to make it easier for one person to hoist sail while the other drives, but it was designed for modern headsails and is far too narrow for the bulky bolt-rope on their main. Kristin held the boat head to wind while Elena wrested with the main-hoist system. There was grunting, exertion, and at least one bloody knuckle before it was all over.

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was completely unfazed, positive and amiable. Afterward, they gently discussed where they might find a better pre-feed option.

That’s how I’d describe their modus operandi: genuinely enthused as a baseline, and easy-going in the face of a challenge.

They’re sailing a Santana 20, which is a surprisingly large boat for a 20 foot racer. I had never sailed the famous “Tuna 20” before, though like most 48° North readers, I was familiar with that boat. Many of them are still racing in competitive, fun-focused fleets, and many more are great pleasure day sailors, educational platforms, and even passable camper-cruisers.

The motor went quiet, up went the small genoa and we were off. Not quite like a rocket, but making nice headway with the breeze we had. The boat’s motion is that of a small keel boat - a little bobby - but it felt stiff to me.

Considering how much more boat it is than some that have completed R2AK, I believe this is a boat that definitely can make it to Ketchikan.

The KELP twosome did leg one of R2AK last year, and I can see the confidence it is giving them this year.

When they went up to the start in Port Townsend, that was the furthest they’d sailed on this boat. Here again, they might seem under-prepared. But, when you consider how they had prepared the boat; the fact that they had printed out tidal charts for every hour of the 24 hours they expected to be on the water; that they were over provisioned; and that they have experience to handle it Team KELP did just fine. And they will again in 2017.

The string of seemingly unremarkable things that elicited absolute glee from Kristin and Elena was never ending, and made our sail enjoyable and entertaining.

One mention of the Bieker proa that sailed two days of R2AK a couple of years ago... Team KELP’s unison response, “Oh my God, that was the coolest boat! Holy shit, it was so cool.

My brain exploded when I saw that boat. We were so amazed! Oh my God!”

They were equally over-the-moon to do an “unboxing” of their dry bag of electronics for me. It consisted primarily of a flashlight, battery powered running lights, radios, and batteries. As they were reminded of what was in there, Kristin whooped, “It’s kind of like Christmas!” Team KELP is happy about having no house batteries or wires running through their boat. “It’s just easier that way!” In many ways, I agree. They will be using a tablet with Navionics for navigation, and have a small solar panel to charge it. Otherwise, they’re unplugged.

Wrapped in all of the giggly giddiness, however, is a safe and measured approach. In fact, Elena has been a certified EMT, and told me that safety is their number one priority.

She added that her perspective about safety is the single most important takeaway her years on tall ships and at Center for Wooden Boats.

Safety readiness was evident in their “unboxing,” too. They have VHF and PLBs that they will wear at all times, and backups for the essential lights.

Kristin is a US Coast Guard licensed captain. She also has quite

an extensive racing background. She owns a Byte dinghy, and she regularly races on a J/70 and on 48°N’s #1 Boat for 2016, the Wauquiez Centurion 40, Different Drummer. Kristin seems to be able to turn the race vibe on and off, though, at least in the context of our sail. My compulsive sail-tweaking reflexes were buzzing at times... but, well, I have a unique problem.

They were super psyched to show me their rowing system. They had just constructed the plywood sliding seat with roller-blade wheels., and declared it one of the easiest projects they’d done on the boat yet. It fits neatly between the cockpit seats, and will have foot straps on the traveler bar. Their beautiful oarlocks, which are varnished mahogany, ingeniously fit into the genoa tracks. They can make better than two knots rowing, though if 2017 has a lot of drifter days like 2016’s R2AK, it will no doubt be a long race.

Their pre-race enthusiasm is appealing and contagious to outside entities. In addition to being sponsored

by KIND Bars (yes, we did an impromptu photo-shoot for KIND), KELP are also, as they put it, “doing

science!” As they began to elaborate, Elena exclaimed, “Wait! We’re doing TWO sciences!” They’re gathering water samples to measure microplastics for a University of Washington study and they’re logging Orca activity for the Center for Whale Research.

Team KELP will endear you with enthusiasm, woo you with personality, and impress you with thoughtful savvy. But, considering that they’re not planning to race 24 hours per day, I think its fair to say that Team KELP will almost certainly not win R2AK. In fact, after a blissful sail with Kristin and Elena, hearing about all of their plans, I said, “It sounds like you guys might be cruising to Alaska as much as you’re racing to Alaska.”

Elena replied, “Shh! Don’t tell anyone!”

Welp, cat’s out of the bag, but that might be the only reason you won’t want to keep your tracker refreshed to follow Team KELP. They are the “marathon runner” version of the R2AK. Finishing will be winning. And getting there is the fun part.

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These days, when I call home the first question my parents ask is “Where are you?”

I’ve been on the road for eight months now. My entire life - 49er, trailer, tools, clothes, crew - fits inside or is towed behind a Ford Ranger named Franz. I love every minute of what I do: drive, sleep, and sail.

I learned to sail on Lake Washington the summer I turned nine. I was an unusually small child, dwarfed and overpowered by the Optimist dinghy.

I spent my early lessons scrunched in a ball next to the main sheet block, scared out of my mind. My dad talked me out of quitting after every practice, convinced me that I was in the right place. He was right. By the end of the summer, I was hooked.

Sailing was an opportunity to live like my literary heroines, to go on adventures and feel fully alive and part of the world. My fear of the boat never really went away, but I learned to use it as fuel to push myself. I joined the Seattle Yacht Club race team that fall, and began practicing on Puget Sound 30

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soon after. I practiced several days a week and raced at local events on the weekends, rain or shine (it mostly rained) all year round. I grew to love the last hour of practice at sunset, the Olympic Mountains and misty clouds turned gold by the fading light. I even loved the stormy days—the particular saltiness of Shilshole Bay is etched into my memory. No mouthful of salt water anywhere in the world tastes quite the same.

When I began to do well at local junior events, my coaches convinced my parents to let me travel. I flew to clinics and regattas all over the country, never seeing more of a new city than its harbor. When I outgrew the Opti, I jumped into 29ers. I was once again small and afraid, in a demanding boat that punished failure with cuts, bruises, and hypothermia. We continued to train through winter at Shilshole, and capsized often. But those few moments when I got it right were worth every minute spent shivering. It felt as if time slowed, the sails powered, the bow beginning to catch and accelerate, the May 2017

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helm perfectly balanced in my fingers. I couldn’t get enough. By the end of high school I was flying to California twice a month for training and events, on top of weeknight practices at Shilshole and, my main priority at the time, school.

I was recruited to go to Tufts University in Boston. Immediately on arrival my freshman year, I was thrown by the many differences between Northeast and Northwest. There was a different attitude about money, standard of dress, lifestyle. I grew up in a sailing culture devoted to high performance racing, while Boston was steeped in tradition. I spent four years racing 29ers, only to spend four years racing slow college dinghies. The first time I felt remotely at home was the first day of practice in breeze—even slow boats feel good on a plane.

At Tufts I met my current crew, Caroline Atwood. She grew up in the Northeast, and dreamed of sailing at the Olympics. The 49er FX was announced as an Olympic class just before our freshman year, and by the second month of school she’d asked me

to sail together. I loved skiff sailing, but before the FX, I didn’t see a future for myself in it. Now, the door was open.

After graduation, we didn’t get jobs.

We moved to San Francisco to get our hands on a boat, and sailed every day.

We spent six months training and racing all over the continent, working to improve and gain the attention and support of US Sailing.

In late November, we were invited to train with two other teams, including the team that competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. We were in southern California. The clinic was in a week and a half... in Miami.

Caroline and I have driven a lot in the past year, the length of each coast and then some, but we’d never gone across the bottom of the country. I’d never seen the Mexican border. The southern part of the country occupied in my imagination the same space as cowboys and Scarlet O’Hara. I didn’t understand how people could live without the sea—I’ve never spent more than a week away from the coast.

When we spoke with people about our upcoming trip, we received unsolicited warnings about traveling

alone as women, and horror stories about breakdowns in the middle of Texas. My mother told us not to stop at truck stops because of potential human trafficking. Hearing this, Caroline and I would look at each other, raise our eyebrows and shrug.

We left San Diego early the morning of December 10th, and drove through golden I guess this set-up might raise an eyebrow from some of hills and sage brush, the inland population... Franz loaded and ready to roll! listening to radio stations fade to static. Our first gas stop, close water jugs, to be safe ‘out there.’ to the California/Arizona border, The highway wove through rock doubled as the town’s cash-only piled mountains—tan boulders and general store. Locals were astounded broken bits of shale haphazardly to see two blond girls with a truck and stacked hundreds of feet high—then trailer, bound for a destination 3,000 opened out onto rolling desert plain. miles away. They asked, The Fence marking the U.S. Mexico “You have a gun right? No? Don’t border loomed to the south, stretching you at least have a shotgun? It’s not like a great black ribbon into the safe out there.” dunes. Skid marks and abandoned They warned us not to stop in the ATV tires littered the open spaces badlands, which apparently stretch for along the highway. We drove through nine hours east of El Paso. I bought a checkpoint with drug sniffing dogs

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Rippin’ in the Columbia Gorge. near the border, but one smile and the guard waved us through. We squeaked into El Paso close to midnight. From the nearby hills the city gleamed low, divided starkly by an empty black strip marking the border. A friend stationed at the local military base put us up for the night. He asked us if we had a gun, for safety.

We got an early start in the morning, following the Rio Grande for an hour or so until the highway diverged, taking us into the badlands.

Away from the river, nothing but sage and cactus grew, and abrupt rocky canyons and grand mesas punctuated otherwise interminably flat terrain.

But even in this renowned wasteland, cacti bloomed and wild goats climbed crags to graze. We listened to audio books, stopping at casino gas stations on reservation lands, in sleepy ghost towns, and yes, at truck stops. In the evening, we bored of the book and turned on the radio, which only got one station playing a live broadcast of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

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We drove through mists and farmlands all day.

The panhandle stretched endlessly. Gas stations served as watering holes, places for men wearing camo to have coffee and shoot the breeze.

We stopped at a roadside inn near Tallahassee, and had breakfast the next morning with an adult daughter and aging mother touring their chain of southern Baptist churches. They told us we were brave, for going so far, but I didn’t feel brave.

This was my commute to work.

We made it halfway down Florida that day before disaster struck. We started to hear a squeaking as we drove, and pulled over to check, but decided it was just a tie-down strap whistling. Somewhere outside of Tampa, the brakes stopped working, and the wheel began to jerk in my hands. We limped painfully through scrapyards and swamps to a nearby mechanic, Norb’s Automotive.

The shop lot was grass and gravel with cars of all ages and make parked along the edges. The garage itself overflowed with cars parked under cars on jacks, tools and parts piled haphazardly on top of machines, and cans of chemicals stacked in every nook and cranny. Norb, a man with long white hair and matching Santa Claus beard greeted us warmly, introduced us to his pit bull, Jasper, and had us wait in his office while he fixed the radiator for another customer. The walls of his office were covered with trophies, pictures of his race cars and family, and thank you notes from fellow broken down road warriors from all over the world. As Caroline and I called home to manage frantic parents, Jasper sat between us, licking away our agitation.

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the front left wheel, which had black squirts coming out of the hub cap. It rocked on its axis.

“Ya done gone right through your bearings,” he said, and began to take the wheel apart. The bearing was completely shot, as diagnosed. He took off the brakes and they seemed fine, just in need of grease. Then he tried to untwist the nut holding the bearing on the spindle with a long-handled socket wrench. He shoved, torqued, put his whole weight into it. The nut didn’t budge.

“I don’t think I’ve seen one this tight in a few decades.” He pushed and pulled a moment longer, then said, “When things get tight, ya gotta turn the heat on,” and brought out a welding torch. The nut glowed and sparked. He swung the flame wildly as he took tools to and from his work bench, and slowly worked the nut free.

We all looked at the spindle.

“There aint no threads there.”

“What?”

“There are no threads on your spindle.”

“Then what was holding my wheel on?” Norb laughed and shook his head.

He brought us around to the other side of the car, took apart that wheel, showed us how to tighten the spindle nut properly. He called around town to find new bearings, as well as new spindle, and then offered us a ride to a nearby hotel. We grabbed our bags while he pulled his car around—an emerald green 442 Oldsmobile. He drove us back down the highway, pointing out the hotels we would not be staying at, (“You’d need to be packing to be left alone in there”) and gunning the engine. He told us stories of traveling the country on a motorcycle with his high school friends.

“They were scared, wanted to know what we would do for money, where we would sleep. We’ll work when we need to, camp on the road!

The point is to let go!”

The next morning Norb picked us up in the 442 Oldsmobile again, and brought us to his shop. We waited and played with Jasper as he dealt with customers and parts shops. After a small fiasco with one parts dealer, he found the right sized spindle and had it delivered within the hour from across Tampa.

As Norb taught us to lathe brakes and lube bearings, I came to understand that he’s not so much a mechanic as an artist. He loves cars the way I love sailboats. When he’d replaced the brake system and checked the underside of the car, he lowered the jack and checked under the hood. He took the dipstick out, looked, sniffed, and said, “Smells like you got another 500-700 miles before you need an oil change.”

As we were leaving, one of Norb’s friends, a retired truck driver toothlessly warned us as we got back in our truck, “You be careful down in Miami. That’s a dangerous city. You got a gun?”

It was dark before we made it south. We drove across the Everglades.

The full moon hung brightly in a deep navy sky. I felt as if we drove on an endless beach, and in the darkness the low trees began to look like dunes.

Looking across the beautiful alien landscape I saw early stars twinkling above the horizon, and felt the odd impulse to read Walt Whitman aloud into the night.

We arrived safely in Miami, and

“I thought about the open road we’d driven, and how it evoked the boundless possibility of a brighter future.” stayed in another sailor’s apartment.

The next day we rigged the boat and went for a short sail, to check our setup before the clinic. Outside the channel, Biscayne Bay was breezy and flat, and the boat surged beneath us, speeding towards the key.

That first week in December we spent hours lined up with teammates, sailing in straight lines to improve technique and begin to refine the skills gained over the previous months. We gained and lost boat lengths, then feet, then inches. During that clinic, and the US Team practices leading up to the Sailing World Cup Miami in January, we improved our speed and boat handling by leaps and bounds. But the biggest takeaway from those clinics for me was about mindset. We got off to a rough start at the World Cup, poor finishes and a black flag. I went home

that first night and did a lot of thinking.

I thought about being small and frozen in Puget Sound and pulling a boat upright, over and over. I thought about Norb, swinging around that welding torch and happily working away at a seemingly impossible problem, out of love for the process itself. I thought about the open road we’d driven, and how it evoked the boundless possibility of a brighter future.

Every morning, for the rest of that week-long event I would say to myself, “Ok. Let’s go. Let’s see what I can do.”

We improved each day, and clawed our way into a palatable finishing position. We had our best races the last day of the event, which gave us the drive to keep working.

We’ve lived, trained, and raced in Miami for three months now. We’ve yet to buy a gun. In a few short weeks there’s a clinic in Long Beach, CA. So, we’ll pack up Franz and our boat one more time and drive west, towards home.

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Galley Essentials with Amanda Heather and Mark dinning on passage lids on to keep the food hot in the event of a quick sail change, or perhaps keeping a meal ready to eat later.

“There’s an interesting Kiwi yacht anchored at Roche Harbor and I’ve invited them to dinner,” exclaimed John when he returned from his morning kayak. Over the next few days we enjoyed visiting with Heather and Mark aboard Larissa. Heather is currently writing her second historical novel, set in her homeland Scotland, but took time out to answer the following questions.

How long have you been sailing?

Nine years, full time, since leaving NZ on Larissa, our 2004 45’ steel Alan Wright Oceans 10 with twin keels and cutter rig. Previously we’d sailed together on our 25 footer during breaks from our jobs as University Academics and Mark was occasionally rail bait on Rum Races in Auckland.

What are your plans?

We’re into our third year in the Pacific NW and are presently contemplating the Northwest Passage, then Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Scotland.

Describe your personality: Mark calls me Piglet, from Winnie the Pooh, because of my temerity, tending to cast a negative lens on the unknown; and to continue the analogy, I call Mark Pooh Bear because he’s very focused on food and Larissa can be like Pooh’s bottle boat - “Sometimes it’s a Boat, and sometimes it’s more of an Accident.”

Heather’s Galley aboard “Larissa”

by Amanda Swan Neal vast improvement on our previous front opening door fridge as the contents would end up in my lap on a port tack.

Who runs the galley?

Generally I do, although Mark serves as a handy packhorse when provisioning and fulfils the obligatory role of tending the cooking on our Weber Baby Q barbecue, a recent addition and a great alternative to stainless steel options.

What are your favorite items?

A breadmaker along with a Lemair 2.2kg top loading washing machine; it’s changed my life aboard. We have two Aladdin insulated tiffin sets that we now use on passage instead of plates and bowls. We like being able to put the

Thai Pumpkin Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion - diced 2 cloves garlic - sliced 1 inch knob ginger root - sliced 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste - to taste 2¼ lbs pumpkin - peeled and chopped 1 can coconut milk 1 pint vegetable stock or water Add oil to pressure cooker and sauté onion, garlic, ginger and curry paste three minutes. Add pumpkin, coconut milk and stock. Bring to pressure for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pressure to reduce naturally. Puree until smooth. Serve with lime wedges, salt and sugar so your guests can balance the flavors to suit themselves.

What’s your favorite food?

Chocolate for me and a good old Kiwi roast dinner for Mark. At sea, we like Flapjacks, the energy bar not the pancake, and roasts. When entertaining, as a talking point, I make chocolate mousse with tofu.

Describe your galley layout?

L-shaped with gimballed stove, double sink with freshwater only (thanks to an Open Oceans Watermaker and rain collection on our hard top bimini), a 12v 80L Vitrifrigo freezer. We’ve a new 12v 85L Isotherm stainless steel fridge drawer. It’s a 34

What food concerns did you have?

Provisioning, although I’m now more relaxed, as long as I have four dozen toilet rolls in reserve! We seldom stay in marinas and often go bush for six weeks to gunkhole and explore.

For passages we might carry more snacks like nuts, protein bars, and chocolate, but we eat more or less the same on passage as when cruising coastally. I have two pressure cookers, but we’ve just purchased a larger one with temperature gauge to can some of the salmon and crab Mark catches.

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Flapjacks 1 ⅓ cups butter 2 ⅓ cups light brown sugar 6 rounded tablespoons golden syrup or 8 tablespoons maple syrup 4 cups whole oats 1 cup instant oats Optional - dried fruit, chopped if necessary Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a shallow baking pan and line with parchment. Add butter, sugar and syrup to a saucepan and gently heat until melted. Stir in oats and fruit. Turn into the baking pan, level and press evenly and firmly with back of spoon.

Bake 25 minutes or until just golden around edges. Cool 10 minutes, mark into squares and when completely cool turn out onto a board and cut with a sharp knife.

Mediterranean Vegetables 2 potatoes - chopped into 1 inch chunks 1 eggplant - sliced and quartered 2 zucchini - sliced thickly 2 bell peppers - chopped into 1 inch chunks 1 red onion - halved and cut into wedges 1 garlic bulb - broken into cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon rosemary, basil and/or oregano Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 425°F. Place vegetables in a shallow roasting dish.

Combine oil, vinegar, and herbs, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Serve with roast meat or grilled fish.

Tips: Add a drizzle of honey in the last 15 minutes to glaze and cut the vinegar. Add a bunch of baby tomatoes on the vine in the last 15 minutes as a special touch. Serve cold as a salad.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Mousse 1¼ cups chocolate chips 2 packs extra-firm silken tofu (approx. 1½ pounds) ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch is best) 1 teaspoon coconut essence, dark rum, cherry brandy or orange liqueur ¾ cup of pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon salt Fresh berries and wafer rolls Melt chocolate. Drain tofu and puree until creamy and custard like in texture.

Fold in cocoa and puree until blended.

Add maple syrup, coconut essence

and melted chocolate, and puree until combined and smooth. Season with salt to taste. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Serve with berries and wafer rolls.

What inspires you in the galley?

Perhaps not so much inspiration as philosophy, we consider regular meals a safety issue so that we’re prepared for any eventuality. Larissa is our home and we eat more or less the same as we did when we lived ashore, subject to what’s available locally.

Do you have a funny incident to recount?

Funniest drink incident - the invention of the Hairy Cossack in Tonga; a variation on a White Russian. Take one coconut, machete off the top, drink some of the coconut milk, replace with Kahlua and vodka, pass out the straws and share the Hairy Cossack around, but….be careful with the machete after the first one or two!

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o T - Make your Topsides w o SHINE H

By Alex and Jack Wilken

Spring is here! ... (We think.)

Nevertheless, the season of better weather and getting the boat ready for summer is upon us. Polishing and waxing your boat to protect the finish is an annual ritual for many of us. Before you go off and begin the sometimes daunting, but potentially satisfying, process of shining up the finish, let us share with you some of what we have learned about polishing boats.

Why polish your boat year after year? It is not simply an aesthetic consideration. We all enjoy a shiny boat, but by maintaining the shine, the finish will actually last longer.

Figure 1: “A” is a rotary polisher, “B” is a Microfiber pad, and “C” is a clean piece of hard wood for cleaning the pad.

Whether it is gel-coat or paint, as soon as it is exposed to sun and water, it will begin to lose electrons, a process more commonly known as oxidation.

An oxidized finish will appear to be dull, rough, and chalky. If oxidation is left uncorrected, its effects will accelerate. The rough, deteriorated surface will retain water inside its top layer more than a smooth, hard, shiny, protected surface.

The basic process involves using a polishing compound, followed by a wax. Polishing compounds are fine abrasives that remove the thin top layer that has deterioirated, as well as fine scratches and surface discoloration.

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you need to remove heavier oxidation.

There is also a range of pads to choose from. The two main types are foam (Figure 4, page 38) or microfiber (Figure 1). Both have their pros and cons. The foam pad generates more heat, is harder to control, and does not cut into the oxidation as quickly as microfiber. However, it also tends to finish better and hold more polish for longer. Microfiber pads tend to require more product, need to be cleaned frequently, and require more skill to finish without swirl marks, but they don’t build up as much heat, are easier to control, and cut into oxidation faster.

Products: Once you have settled on what tool to use, you need to pick a product. Rubbing compound, polishing compound, machine polish, medium polish, fine polish, ultra-fine polish, finishing polish, and glaze. These are just some of the various names and terms used by manufacturers and detailers. Many are interchangeable, and even for those that are clearly different, there is not always a clear line where one ends and the other begins. Additionally, we haven’t even mentioned polish with wax in it.

Most of these include some kind of abrasive. As a reference, let us begin with 1500 grit sandpaper (the most aggressive grit you would want to consider with regard to polishing, and is still at that point really aggressive) and work progressively less abrasive.

From here there are 2000 and 3000 grit sanding pads. Stepping down in abrasiveness would be rubbing

UV-protective barrier atop the finish, increasing its shine and providing additional protection.

How often you polish and/or wax your boat is dependent on your use, storage method, and the local climate.

The Pacific Northwest is less punishing than, say, Florida, but our environment still takes a toll. The most conservative protection program would be to polish once or twice a year and wax every month. Many boat owners polish and wax at the beginning of the season and then simply wax before winter. For many others, once a year is sufficient.

If you keep your boat under cover in winter or when not in use, the finish should take less of a beating. At a minimum, we recommend you polish and wax annually, though the best rule of thumb is to polish and wax if the boat is losing its shine.

Tools: Unless you are polishing entirely by hand, which can be done but is not for the faint of heart (or frail of arm), you will need a polisher. For maintaining a relatively new finish on a small boat, a lighter duty polisher should do the trick. If you have heavier oxidation to remove or a larger area, you might want to look at a more professional model. If you are going to be using it a lot, it is better to have the better tool.

There are two basic kinds of polishers: rotary (Figure 1) and random orbital, or some can do both (Figure 2). The random orbital is easy to use, is less aggressive, and virtually cannot damage the finish. The rotary requires more strength and skill but can power through most jobs with ease as it is more aggressive, making it better suited for removing material to eliminate deeper scratches and Figure 2 (left): “A” is a random orbital and pits. An important feature to look rotary polisher, “B” is a switch to toggle between for in rotary polishers is variable random orbital and rotary modes. speeds (Figure 3), particularly Figure 3 (right): “A” is a speed setting key, low speeds down to 600 rpm if “B” is the speed setting dial (set to 600rpm).

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Figure 4: This is a foam polishing pad compound (more aggressive), and then polish (less aggressive). Beyond polish, the other products should not contain abrasives.

Glaze has nothing to do with gelcoat; it is only for returning paint to a just applied look. It generally uses oils and wetting agents to revitalize the look of the paint and create a uniform, deep “wet” shine.

Wax is a temporary clear protective coat over the finish that will last for a few weeks to a month.

Since products can vary so much from one manufacturer to another, we have found it best to stick with one system; at least for the polishing process. You could change up the wax if you prefer.

Cleaning: Now, you’ve got your tools and your products chosen, and the real work begins. There are several ways to attack the buff and wax ritual, and there is probably not one right way for everyone. However, some approaches get better results than others, and the following has worked well for us.

To start the project, the first thing you do is wash down the boat thoroughly. A power washer can cut down on the elbow grease needed, but some scrubbing may be necessary to remove all salt, dirt, grease, mold, and stains.

You could break this down into two stages, depending on the condition of the hull: general cleaning and stain removal. Begin by using appropriate brushes and good biodegradable soap like Serious Soap by Mer-maids. Some stains will need special attention.

Rust stains can be removed with Rust Away or other similar products. Other stains can be removed with either a specialized product or vigorous scrubbing. You can polish out a stain with compound, but it will get your

pad dirty and then you need to be careful not to spread it. The cleaner the boat, the cleaner your buffing pad, and the better the polishing will go.

Take care when scrubbing since, for example, Scotch-Brite pads range in abrasiveness from almost 60 grit to 2000 grit at the finest.

Polishing: Once the boat is dry, one of the next things you do is remove any deck hardware that can be easily removed, and tape off what cannot be such as cleats, stanchions, and window edges. Apply the compound using a 1½” paintbrush in three horizontal strips in a one-by-three foot area. Try

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to carry the compound down the side of the boat using a side to side motion.

Then, once you get to the bottom, make a few passes back and forth with the compound. A microfiber pad should be used for more oxidized surfaces and a foam pad works for less faded surfaces.

When you start working, do a test area. Proceed through all the steps instructed by your chosen product in sections within the test area, leaving a section at each step. This way, you have a visual reference of what each step should look like as you do the rest of the job. Finish the test area after you complete the rest of the hull.

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Alex and Jack’s Polishing Tips • If you apply the product to the pad, don’t start or stop the buffer unless the pad is pushing firmly against the surface. Otherwise, you’ll shoot the product all over the place.

• Anytime you’re using a rotary buffer with microfiber pads and compounds, it’s a good idea to wear safety glasses.

• Work section by section. Polishing a boat is a big job.

• Don’t use too much of the product.

If you do, the pad will not be able to do its job but will skid across the gel-coat like a hydroplaning car.

• Take your time, use the right equipment and material, and you’ll take the intimidation out of making your boat look great.

• Each manufacturer has recommendations on how to use their product. Use them, at least until you discover something that works better for you.

• If you have two or more colors, use a different pad for each, or at least do all the white first so as not to transfer colors.

Only apply as much compound as you can polish before it dries, as it needs to be wet to work. It would be preferable not to do this job in direct sunlight, which dries out the compound faster.

Avoid banging your buffer against stainless steel hardware, because it will create a black mark on the buffer pad that will transfer to the gel coat.

To avoid this on pieces you cannot remove, tape over them.

As you polish, there should be no visible scratches. Each step should look just like your test area. If there are visible scratches, you may need to wetsand. Relax, this is not as scary as it sounds. Working by hand, use quality sandpaper like 3M’s Imperial 2000-grit product, keep it wet, and work in small areas to remove scratches. If you want to start with a heavier grit, make sure you follow with progressively lighter ones until you get to 2000 and then follow up with compound.

Swirling is a bigger issue than burning your gel-coat. To avoid swirls, clean your buffing pad regularly. You do this by scraping the surface of the pad with a clean piece of hardwood

while the buffer is turned on. Even on a relatively small job, stop to clean the buffer pad of caked compound.

Using a different pad for each product is best, particularly the wax.

After you are done, you can throw the microfiber pads in the washing machine.

Wax: After the boat is polished, it’s important that you seal and protect the finish with a good wax to maintain the gloss that you just acquired. You can apply the wax with a rag or brush. Use the machine to buff out an even coat, and, as a final touch, go behind with a microfiber cleaning cloth to take off any extra wax that may be left behind, bringing out the shine.

Now you have the reason, the knowledge, and the process you need to restore your boat to its shiny state.

This project protects an essential part of your boat, promising more happy years on the water. “Wax on wax off” may be meditative, but it’s not as good as sailing.

Jack and Alex Wilken are experienced boat builders and have cruised extensively.

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

For Salish Sea sailors, Canada geese are commonly-seen birds around marinas, quiet bays, and anchorages. And no, they’re not actually Canadian geese. They’ve learned how to keep their space, herd their kids away from dangerous motors, and royally mess up marina lawns where there is good grass to eat. But there is much more to the Canada goose story.

There are at least 11 different subspecies, but generally they get darker in the west and smaller to the north – all the way to the Alaskan Arctic.

While they used to move south in winter and north in summer, changes in food sources, weather, and climate have shifted these patterns. Now you’ll see Canada geese in Lake Union all year. They also can live a very long time for a feathered creature.

One tagged female was over 33 years old - talk about a tough old bird.

Canada geese are ‘assortative’ when finding a mate, meaning both sexes tend to choose birds their own size (but the male is generally somewhat larger).

Once picked, they usually mate for life; and in flocks, many of the birds may be related to each other. While they once fed on aquatic vegetation, lush marina lawns and grain fields have altered the birds’ food sources and allowed them a much less dangerous lifestyle.

The black brant, a smaller version of our locals, has an opposite story. These guys come through here during migration and are the longest migrant of any Canada goose. Nesting in the Alaskan arctic, they all congregate in the Aleutian islands in the fall before flying off across stormy winter seas to spend winters in Baja.

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Sailing to Squamish by Conrad Wharton

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oes sailing somewhere with a McDonalds count as cruising?

Especially somewhere you could drive to? Depending on your interests, you might consider a sail from Seattle to Squamish, BC, a waste of time. While Squamish might be a booming outdoor recreation destination, it still has the feel of a true backwater when it comes to cruisers.

In both of our visits, searching for guest moorage has been met with friendly Canadian confusion. Despite its convenient distance from Vancouver, it turns out that few folks bother to sail to the head of Howe Sound. Certainly, the sound has more interesting spots.

A popular short destination for Vancouverites is the Union Steamship Marina, in Snug Cove on Bowen Island.

Snug Cove is also where various folks congregate when they get kicked out of False Creek (in downtown Vancouver) for anchoring too long. A quick stay to reset your two-week anchoring limit, and then you can cross your fingers and sail your derelict back over to the big city. Much like Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island, the mix of quaint

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and vagabond is like oil and water.

Also, the ferry wake will disrupt your peace regularly. The point is: keep going!

If you’re lucky, the sun will be out and you’ll be riding a building inflow wind towards Squamish. We’ve been fortunate to have a nice following breeze every time we’ve entered Howe Sound. On our first trip, we kept the “fun” sail up for as long as we dared, gybing past the looming bulk of Anvil Island and rounding the corner to dramatic views of Diamond Head peak. As we made our way up the final stretch of inlet, the winds built further, funneling towards a flock of darting kiteboarders. The reliable breeze and dramatic setting draw huge numbers of kiters to Squamish. Now under just a scrap of sail, we blasted past watchful pilings and towards the forest of masts visible in the harbor. We tried to keep one eye on the kiters and one eye on the depth sounder. The relative width of the channel changes regularly as large rafts of logs are pushed around by tiny tugboats, their smokestacks bobbing dramatically.

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If you aren’t a kiter, there are two other excellent reasons to visit Squamish: mountain biking and rock climbing. While our boat is a little

We spent several great weeks climbing and exploring in Squamish.

small to cram bikes aboard, we’ve spent several great weeks climbing and living aboard in Squamish. Since camping is inconvenient and lodging is expensive, a boat provides an excellent dirtbag platform for the Squamish climber. The Chief, which looms over town, contains hundreds of routes and is only a short dinghy ride/walk away.

The Smoke Bluffs, directly to the north, provide great urban cragging options.

As far as climbing directly from the water is concerned, it’s possible but not highly recommended.

The main hurdles to easy “vertical sailing” are the tide and the dramatic vertical relief. The most convenient place to send it from the bow pulpit is Seal Cove, on the east side of the inlet a few miles from Squamish. Drop a stern anchor, sneak up to the cliff, tie your bow to the anchor bolts in the rock, and go for a climb. If you plan to do more than a route or two, it’s a good idea to leave someone on board to adjust things as the tide changes. We’ve heard about other routes along the coast here, but you’ll have to either explore with a boat you can bash off the rocks, or get creative about dropping people off on

“Consistent breeze, towering peaks, and glacial freshwater mixing with the ocean to create a unique green hue…” the beach and then jogging offshore.

There’s a few limiting factors to hanging out in Squamish. If you’re truly on a budget, you can anchor in the inlet, or improvise a moorage amongst the pilings scattered around.

The large-scale logging operations make this idea iffy at best. There’s no swinging room, so you’ll have to drop a bow and stern anchor. In addition, you may think twice about leaving your boat unattended amongst the denizens of the local fleet. Probably the ideal situation is to work out reciprocal moorage with the Squamish Yacht Club, or call the public dock in advance. Or, you can do what we’ve always done, which is show up and hope for the best. Canadians are too nice to turn you away, it seems.

The hardest thing to do in Squamish is laundry. By the time we showed up on our second trip there, we had an

empty closet and a bulging bag of dirty clothes. It was nice enough out that we rationalized the 45-minute walk, toting our 70-liter dry bag up the steep gravel trail leading to the funky laundromat.

A pile of loonies and many vintage climbing magazines later, we dragged our burden back down to the dock. For such a walkable town, the far-flung laundry effort is hard for the carless.

Also tricky is showering: try to spend at least one night at the city marina so you can get their shower code. Or, bring a bigger boat.

Squamish might not stay a backwater for long, with extensive condo and waterfront construction underway near the harbor. Whether you wait for luxury facilities to appear or just go, the sailing will remain excellent in Howe Sound. Consistent breeze, towering peaks, and glacial freshwater mixing with the ocean to create a unique green hue… It really is the closest fjord to Seattle. Who cares if you can throw a rock and hit a car on Highway 99? The water is a world of its own.

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donut-shape of the stovetop pan.

These experiences made me confident that we’d get through this problem too. Still, my heart sank at the thought of another repair. We were anchored in protected but deep Tee Harbor, a few miles north of Juneau and had planned to move on to Juneau’s Auke Bay Marina that morning. I’d been looking forward to exploring the stores and museums of nearby Juneau.

Instead, we’d be spending hours in Osprey’s cabin juggling tools.

But before we could make repairs, we had 240’ of chain to pull in by hand.

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I lay on my stomach in the V-berth and reached into the chain locker to flake the incoming anchor chain back and forth, ensuring it didn’t jam the deck pipe. But only a few feet of chain had tumbled into the locker when abruptly the chain stopped and the rumble of the windlass gave way to a whine.

On the deck above me, Steve let out a string of curses as he stopped and restarted the hydraulic motor that powered the windlass. Had the chain wrapped around a rock or an old mooring? A few seconds later, I heard him rush below, open and close the hydraulics locker with a bang, curse again, then run back to the anchor.

With a feeling of dread, I climbed out of the V-berth and onto the deck.

Steve stood on the foredeck, glaring at the windlass. “It isn’t working, and I don’t know why. I checked the hydraulics; they’re okay.”

When my husband Steve and I sail to Alaska or British Columbia in our Annapolis 44 sloop, Osprey, we take all the spare parts and tools we can cram onboard. Still more parts wait in our basement, ready for our house-sitters to mail if we need them. We know that no matter how hard we worked maintaining Osprey in the winter, 42

something will break. But we were about to learn that spare parts aren’t always enough.

Only half way into our sixth trip to Southeast Alaska, we’d already had more equipment breakdowns than on all previous trips together.

The alternator had stopped working in Bedwell, the graywater pump had stopped pumping in Nanaimo, the idler sheave for the hydraulics pump had given out in Horsefly Cove, and the oven had stopped working in Prince Rupert. Off Cape Caution we’d hit a log and damaged the propeller.

Almost from the day we left, the heat exchanger had leaked; we replaced it in Ketchikan. Some of the failures, like the alternator, happened because equipment had worn out; that’s why we carry spares. Others, however, like the heat exchanger, were the result of newer equipment being poorly designed or constructed.

Steve’s know-how, our ample supply of spare parts and tools, and a haul-out in Shearwater, B.C., had pulled us through all of these problems -- except the oven failure. That had upset me, but we’d dealt with it by purchasing a small stovetop oven online. I could bake almost anything in it, although everything came out in the May 2017

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Raising the Chain Without a Windlass For our primary ground tackle, we carry a 60-pound plow anchor, a fourfoot lead of heavy 1/2” chain and 275’ of 5/16” chain. That keeps Osprey secure in the remote and isolated anchorages of Alaska and British Columbia, but it’s a lot to haul in by hand. Once the anchor was off the bottom of the 90’ deep waters of Tee Harbor, we would be hoisting about 180 pounds.

Although the windlass came with an emergency hand-operated crank, its turning radius was so wide that it collided with the deck stanchions, making it unusable.

We did have a work-around, however: raising the anchor with one of Osprey’s mast-mounted halyard

A halyard winch on the mast can serve as an emergency anchor winch.

winches. Although we couldn’t coil the anchor chain around the winch without risking having it slip and/or damage the winch drum, we could attach a mooring line to the chain with a hook and wrap the mooring line around the winch instead.

This system allowed us to crank in the chain 15’ at a time. The winch’s height kept the chain from dragging on the deck. We used a second hook, secured to a short line cleated to the foredeck, to keep the anchor chain from slipping back while we detached and reattached the mooring line.

While Steve cranked the winch, I ran back and forth, moving hooks from one segment of chain to the next and then down below to flake the chain. Rain dimpled the calm water of the bay as we worked but we hardly noticed. Gradually, the chain filled up the locker.

It took almost an hour to raise the anchor, a process that would normally take about 10 minutes. By the time the anchor was on deck, I felt as if I’d run a marathon. “Much more of this and the Seahawks will want me as a fullback,” grumbled Steve, flexing his shoulders.

As we motored out of Tee Harbor’s calm waters, I was relieved that the ordeal of raising the anchor without a windlass was over – and wondering what we would find when we took the windlass apart.

Finding the Problem That afternoon in the Auke Bay Marina, despite being tired from the morning’s exertions, Steve set to work immediately to remove the hydraulic motor and the windlass. Even without taking the windlass all the way apart, he could see that the Woodruff key in the windlass’s worm-gear shaft had sheared, uncoupling the hydraulic motor from the windlass. We had no spare key, but even if we had, refitting the key would require a machine shop.

In southeast Alaska at the height of the commercial fishing season, just getting a marine-service business to return a phone call from a recreational boater is a miracle. Getting the repair done might be impossible.

Nor did we have time to wait. In only three days, two friends, John and Maureen from California, were joining us for the Juneau-to-Sitka leg of our

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trip. We had a permit for Glacier Bay that couldn’t be changed and were all looking forward to seeing towering glaciers and spectacular mountains in the park to be followed by a trip south down Chichagof Island’s wild and scenic outer coast.

“This could be a game changer,” said Steve. “We’ll have to use the rope rode instead of the chain and look for shallower waters. We might not be able to anchor everywhere we want.”

Anchorages in Alaska and British Columbia tend to be deep. Sixty feet is normal with another 20’ of depth added for tidal range. I was dismayed as I imagined having to anchor in questionable locations just because they were shallow or, perhaps, dragging anchor in too-deep anchorages.

“We can make it work,” Steve insisted. “We’ll put the big anchor with its short heavy chain on the rope rode.

With that much weight, we’ll be able to get by with 3:1 scope most of the time.

The rope won’t damage the deck so we can use the sheet winch, which is more powerful than the halyard winch.”

Finally, he reminded me that we’d have four people to raise anchor instead of

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two. Reluctantly, I agreed going ahead without the windlass was a better choice than trying to get it repaired.

Cruising Without a Windlass “Forward…slow…stop…

REVERSE! HARD PORT!” Steve’s orders came across my walkie-talkie as we anchored Osprey in Blue Mouse Cove, Glacier Bay. I shoved the gearshift lever down and turned the wheel hard to port, working to position the bow into the wind. But instead, the stern swung into the wind. Osprey’s long overhangs give it a tendency to swing stern-to wind when we anchor. Without the heavy chain to slow the swing, the tendency was worse.

Looking over my shoulder uneasily at a powerboat riding on its anchor nearby, I returned the gearshift to neutral while keeping the helm over.

Was the bow ever going to catch the wind? Slowly, haltingly, Osprey’s bow swung into the wind. Steve then told John to let out more line. For the next 30 minutes, we repeated the sequence over and over: letting out line, reversing the engine, watching the stern swing into the wind, then waiting for the bow to swing around. As John and Steve worked the anchor line, Maureen and I monitored the depth sounder, chart plotter and radar, checking that the 240’ radius circle we’d set on the radar screen was clear of the shore and nearby boats.

Finally, enough line was out to give us a scope of just over 3:1 and the anchor was set. I turned off the engine, breathed a sigh of relief and gazed around in awe at snow-capped mountains glowing luminous in the evening sun. The struggle to anchor

“In the two weeks it might have taken us to get our windlass fixed, we’d seen glaciers calve, hiked newly created postglacial land, and watched mountain goats play in Glacier Bay.” here had been worth it. Then, the powerboat to our starboard raised anchor and moved across the cove, evidently not trusting our anchoring technique. Were we going to be the pariahs of every anchorage?

I expected raising the anchor by hand would be harder than dropping it, but the next morning, I learned I was wrong. While John pulled the line in hand-over-hand, I motored Osprey slowly forward until the anchor was ready to come off the bottom. At that point, Steve took the line back to the cockpit, slipping it into an open block on the deck and taking it around a sheet winch. While Steve cranked, Maureen and John fed rope into the rope locker through the deck pipe. I didn’t need to maneuver Osprey at all.

The hardest part of raising the anchor was getting it over the roller.

At first, John tried brute force, pulling up on the anchor’s short chain. But the anchor dangled off the bow with the plow end facing forward instead of aft and refused to come in over the roller. We finally resorted to hoisting it on board with a halyard winch, chain hook, and mooring line. Determined to find a solution the next morning, John and Maureen pulled together, adding more muscle. The anchor still refused to budge. I was standing on the cabin top watching when Maureen reached down again and, instead of trying to pull the chain up as they

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had before, pulled it sideways. In one smooth motion, the anchor swiveled into position, allowing John to pull it onboard. For the first time since the windlass had broken, I believed we’d make it home.

On Our Own After John and Maureen flew home, we had to change our procedures. With an operating windlass, I had always dropped the anchor and Steve had always raised it. Now, we divided the work into more tasks. Raising and lowering the anchor required teamwork – and a checklist mounted on the bulkhead where we would see it as we exited the cabin. Gloves and winch handles needed to be in the cockpit ready for use before we needed them, not when we were in the middle of raising anchor.

As we approached each anchorage, we picked an anchoring spot and discussed the length of rope we would need. Then, to make sure the line would run out without fouling, I went forward and pulled the amount we needed from the locker into a pile on the deck, then piled it in reverse to ensure the first part to go out was at the top (piles of line runout with fewer tangles than coils). I would then take the helm while Steve dropped the anchor and let the line out.

To bring the anchor in, Steve would pull the line in while I motored slowly ahead, taking time-outs to rush up to the bow and feed the line into the deck pipe. When the anchor line was almost vertical but Steve was still hauling it in hand over hand, I would take a loop of the rode back to the sheet winch in the cockpit, coil it around the winch and put the handle in. That way

we wouldn’t lose time when switching from bringing the line in by hand to the winch.

Our makeshift anchoring system worked. In Canada’s Gulf Islands we rode out a gale at anchor. Through a night and a day, we watched the wind clock between southeast, south, southwest, then back to southeast. Our anchor held.

At Kalinin Bay just north of Sitka, we stopped to talk to the crew of a powerboat anchored nearby. They, too had had a windlass break. Lacking halyard and sheet winches as a sailboat has, they had waited two weeks to get it fixed. Their story confirmed that we had been right to go on. In the two weeks it might have taken us to get our windlass fixed, we’d seen glaciers calve, hiked newly created postglacial land and watched mountain goats play in Glacier Bay. Heading south from Glacier Bay, we’d picked blueberries in Elfin Cove, soaked in the hot waters of White Sulphur Springs, and eaten fresh caught Coho Salmon in Mirror Harbor.

When we returned home, Steve disassembled the windlass in our basement. It took him three days to get

it completely apart and confirm that the Woodruff key had disintegrated.

After cleaning up the windlass, he took the worm gear shaft to a machine shop and had them make a straight key to replace the Woodruff key and a new keyway to accommodate it.

The straight key is longer, easier to install, easier to Margerie Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park. Using the work maintain and more around of a rope rode and retrieval by hand and sheet winched resistant to torque. allowed “Osprey’s” crew to enjoy the sights of Glacier Bay A broken woodruff key is one problem we won’t have to still keep cruising. We just had to use work-arounds. face again.

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ASK THE SURVEYOR

by Tom Averna

Hi Tom, When I did a sea trial on a 1982 44’ Peterson everything went well. I was very pleased with how the boat handled and sailed. The engine, a Volvo, ran great, nice and smooth.

One thing I noticed was when we returned and I looked at the engine, there was antifreeze in the bilge. The owner had new oil absorbent rags put down before we headed out to determine if there were any oil leaks. Instead of oil there was antifreeze.

Did I miss seeing a leak somewhere? Any idea what might be going on?

Stan Henningson, Bremerton, WA

Hello Stan, The first thing I should ask is if the engine is equipped with a coolant recovery tank. As the engine warms up so does the coolant. The coolant will expand and push out of the engine and into the bilge if there’s not a coolant recovery tank to capture the overflow.

In normal operation, the engine cools down and the excess coolant in the recovery tank is drawn back in to the engine.

If you want to know the general health of your engine, look to the coolant recovery tank. By monitoring the recovery tank, you will be able to detect changes in your engine’s

If this is the coolant level when the engine is cold, this tank could be over-full.

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performance. Inspecting the tank should be on everyone’s pre-departure check list.

First, make sure the coolant level in the engine is topped off. Then take note of the coolant level in the recovery tank. It should be at the low mark.

When you return after running the engine take another look. Ideally the coolant will be at the high mark. Then take another look after the engine has completely cooled down, say the next morning, and confirm that the excess coolant in the tank returned back to the engine and the coolant level is now at the low mark.

When I do a survey and sea trial, I note the coolant level when cold, and level when hot. Unfortunately, I’m usually not on the boat when it does cool down to ensure the coolant has returned back to the engine. In this case, I do advise my client to check this.

On a number of the surveys I do, my initial inspection reveals that the recovery tank is empty. This is often true of any vessel, power or sail. It seems to be one of those overlooked maintenance items that often go unnoticed until there’s a problem. It should not go unnoticed.

A survey I did last year was eye opening and really brought home to me how such a simple component like the coolant recovery tank was so important to engine maintenance and diagnosing the health of the engine. When it was time to look over the engine, I glanced up at the recovery tank and noticed May 2017

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it was totally full to the brim. Seeing this very unusual situation I asked the owner if he ever noticed this before.

“Oh yes, it just started looking like that.

I thought that looked a little weird.”

I removed the pressure cap from the engine to check the coolant level and found none. Well, this is interesting.

“Let’s take out that excess coolant and pour it back in to the engine,” I said. As with most engine compartments this was easier said than done. Working on engines, even inspecting them on some boats is a chore. This, in itself prevents proper maintenance. But that’s another story.

We put the coolant that was overflowing in the recovery tank back in to the engine. About the same amount of coolant that overflowed filled the loss of coolant in the engine expansion tank. My hope was the suction hose connecting the recovery tank to the engine was clogged. Or maybe something was preventing the coolant from returning back to the engine as the engine cooled. But my real gut feeling was there was a problem, a big problem.

I recommended a pressure test be done to the engine. I knew from past experience the problem could be serious. The owner decided to do a sea trial instead. He took the boat out and got the engine nice and warm. When he returned to the dock the coolant level in the recovery tank was at the brim again and actually overflowing. “OK, let’s get a mechanic to look it over,” he

said to me.

After the engine cooled down completely, we put the excess coolant back into the engine. The mechanic ran the engine without the coolant pressure cap on the engine expansion tank. One of the indicators of a bad head gasket or a cracked cylinder head is seeing bubbles in the coolant as the engine is running. We saw lots of bubbles.

In this case, it turned out to be a cracked head. Luckily, the coolant escaping from the crack didn’t get in to the cylinders which would have caused a whole other set of problems.

I checked in on the boat during the repair process, watching this 200lb mechanic contort himself in the smallest of spaces to get the engine out of the boat, install a new cylinder head, and then get the engine back in the boat as smooth as if he was put on the Earth to do just this task. That was fun to watch.

The crack in the cylinder head, even a very small one caused exhaust gases in to the engine coolant passages, pushing the coolant out of the engine

Too many surveys I go to have a tank that looks like this. Empty. This seems to be frequently overlooked aspect of engine maintenance, only addressed once the problem begins. Don’t let that happen to you!

in to the coolant recovery tank. The bubbles we saw in the engine when we ran it were the exhaust gases. By the way, even running it then we noticed the coolant being pushed out of the engine by the exhaust gas pressure in the coolant passages. It started to overflow with the pressure cap off ever so slightly. In a normal operation of a healthy engine that shouldn’t happen.

A coolant recovery tank is a very helpful tool in determining the health of your engine.

My recommendation to all boat owners that have a fresh-watercooled engine is to keep the coolant topped off where it should be and watch the level in the recovery tank.

Additionally, don’t forget that it’s a two-step process. Note the coolant level before your sail, but also keep an eye on it once your engine is fully warm too. These simple steps will keep you running happily much longer!

Tom Averna is an independent marine surveyor specializing in sailboats.

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LESSONS LEARNED WHILE CRUISING Jamie & Behan Gifford

Radio Chatter: A VHF Refresher “Thanks for the wake, @$$%*#!”

The angry words spat out of our VHF once again. Jamie and the kids and I looked around at each other gobsmacked by the language. We couldn’t see the little drama unfolding nearby, but pictured it well enough.

A combination of experiences during our recent sojourn back in the USA have impressed on our crew the importance of VHF, and its proper use.

On one hand, there’s been a startling lack of decency. On the other, a lot of perfectly decent people simply don’t seem to know how to use VHF radio.

Poor protocol hampers understanding at best and creates dangerous situations at worst…and in between, a lot of the time just results in frustration.

Radio chatter included restrained and frequent USCG reminders not to use channel 16 for radio checks, to move conversations away from 16 (reserved for distress and hailing only), and more publicly aired inanity. We heard a surprising number of calls from those who simply didn’t know how to use VHF properly or courteously.

Cruisers, reliance on the radio fosters good habits…eventually. Learning and modeling good protocol pays off. It shouldn’t feel silly, unless you’re prone to slip into CB jargon (“10-4” or “good

buddy” have no place on VHF!).

Before heading out this season, refresh yourself and your crew on the basics for hailing and response. VHF protocol is to repeat the name of the boat you’re calling two or three times, followed by “this is…” and the name of your vessel twice.

After making contact, request to switch from the hailing channel (16) to a working channel such as 68, 69, or 72 for conversation. The other person should reply confirming that channel, or propose another. Without confirmation, you can find yourself scanning channels to find where the other person went, or if they heard you clearly. Once switched to the working channel, be sure the channel is not already in use before reestablishing contact.

In conversation, saying “over” at the end of each transmission hands the conversational baton back to the other boat. This may be unnecessary if the audio is clear and the other person is familiar. End the conversation with “Totem is clear” or “Totem going back to 16.” “Over and out” identifies you as a newbie: “out” is for switching off the radio, not standing by to await response.

These may sound obvious, but

Utilizing MMSI and DSC allows for more targeted radio communication.

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the simple act of confirming an action, like “Totem switching to 72,” is often skipped. Compounding the challenge, radios are a little more finicky: transmissions get stepped on, have interference, or just aren’t in range. Did the other boat hear your request to switch to 72? We often use our handheld in the cockpit and it’s awkward to flip back and forth from 16 to 72 to find out.

With fundamentals out of the way, pick up these acronyms: MMSI and DSC. MMSI is Maritime Mobile Service Identity – a number that you must register to acquire (sources include BoatUS, the FCC, or Power Squadron). It’s unique to you and your boat. MMSI number links you to an account detailing who you are, vessel description, contact and emergency contact information.

It’s then programed in EPIRB, AIS, and VHF (and SSB) radio for the DSC feature.

DSC is Digital Select Calling. Here’s how and why to use DSC to make smart use of VHF radio for privacy, safety, and efficiency.

Party line!

Of course, the bane (and entertainment) of the VHF is that it’s a party line. When traveling in company with another boat, we often choose an alternate channel to bypass hailing on 16. Most VHFs allow dual monitoring so you can standby on your ‘side’ channel in parallel with 16. For example, use channel 72 as the hailing and working channels for the boats you’re in company with; while also monitoring channel 16. Calling on an alternate channel is convenient and subtle but hardly private. In harbors where boaters gather there’s always someone who runs their VHF on ‘scan’ and listens into conversations for no particularly good reason except amusement.

Get around this by using DSC to create private 1:1 communications OR a group channel used by a select set of boats. It’s not entirely private, but it does prevent sharing details of your location to meetup for sundowners later with Crusty Chris the channel-scanner.

Private contact is achieved by adding

the MMSI number of your contact boat into your VHF, and group conversations by creating a group MMSI (see USCG’s Navigation Center for information on how at www.navcen.uscg.gov).

Privacy for security It’s common for boats to chat on the VHF about plans for the day or the evening. Consider that while it’s annoying to have Crusty Chris listening in, at least he’s just bored. But conversation around projects on board identify your equipment and tools, and your plans for the evening share you’ll be off the boat for hours at a stretch. Is your boat an easier target as a result of broadcasting these details?

DSC for safety and emergency VHF radios produced now have distress alerting capability that can send your emergency message with MMSI data and GPS location with a single button push, IF you set it up.

USCG statistics show that many boats haven’t taken that small step, and in distress struggle with providing those two critical bits of data: Who are you?

Where are you? Callers may be under stress or inexperienced. It’s just a few minutes of setup time to facilitate automatically providing identity and location for prompt rescue or assistance.

DSC calling also offers a key benefit for hailing commercial traffic at sea. AIS (Automatic Identification System) provides their name and calling a vessel by name (hopefully it’s pronounceable) obligates them to respond. It’s still imperfect. But AIS also provides the vessel’s MMSI number, which allows you to hail them directly using DSC. That call is now logged from your identity to theirs and virtually guarantees a response.

Windarra: VHF with DSC Crew on the Seattle-based Stevens 47, Windarra, recently experienced one of a cruisers worst nightmares: Elaine came on deck to relieve her husband Rich from watch and found him unresponsive in the cockpit after suffering cardiac arrest. Rich survived thanks to their preparation and Elaine’s quick action. In addition to the automatic defibrillation device on board, Elaine credits having DSC capability as one of the critical factors in this positive outcome. DSC let her broadcast a mayday alerting all

vessels in range s i m u l t a n e o u s l y, and focused on her local area (where an EPIRB would alert SAR remotely).

A tugboat responded and rendered aid.

Because Windarra has GPS wired to their VHF, the tug also had her exact location.

This and the ability for direct Young Niall learned the protocols for VHF long before most sailors! communication via DSC saved valuable time, and issue a Sécurité call, and be sure to maybe Rich’s life. mention the boat by name as a hazard Our USA sojourn was a good to navigation. reminder not to take VHF protocol and etiquette for granted. A petty This month, “Totem” is in the Bahamas spat over the airwaves is unpleasant. and making plans to spend hurricane Repeated calls on channel 16 by boaters season in the Caribbean. For more details requesting radio checks get old fast. If a about how DSC was utilized on Windarra, boat is speeding or tossing a big wake Elaine has a detailed article available online in a slow or no wake zone, swearing from www.cruisingclub.org. at them out on the radio accomplishes Follow the Giffords on their blog at nothing and is an offense for which sailingtotem.com or check the blog page at you may be fined. You can always www.48north.com/sailing-blogs/

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Corinthian Yacht Club

Three Tree Point Race

ome lessons in life and sailing S you only have to learn once… like when you see letters on the course

breeze kept up during the day and it all the way until the water turned we finished in the early afternoon. light green.

We could have sailed the long course, With a flood in our favor and some board before the Three Tree Point but I didn’t hear a lot of complaints. persistent shifts to capitalize on, you Starting our day, we had solid could almost point the bow right at race at CYC Center Sound Series, you breeze in the upper teens and on the mark most of the time. Again, it better pay attention!

A few years ago, we were hoping Bravo Zulu we had a long debate may have been a good hunch or just they would put a birthday message to about whether to go with the #2 or plain luck, but we didn’t like our our skipper, Denny Vaughan, on the the #3 for the beat. On that day, the port tack angle and tacked into Elliott Bay soon after the West Point buoy. board. We were sorely disappointed #2 was King!

The race committee tinkered with It defied the strategy of staying out to only see random letters and carried on with singing the birthday song. the start pin throughout the sequences in the flood, but it felt like the boats Little did we know until much later to outwit the usual plan to start at behind us were getting smaller, and in in the day, those letter meant that the pin and hit the breakwater. There fact they were! Near the mark at Alki, we were actually headed to the was a big flood predicted and by the the wind had clocked to the southwest time Division 7 rolled into sequence, and it appeared that a gybe set was Duwamish Head Mark.

This year we saw letters and we the boat end of the line was favored. money. However, on BZ it was too knew the dril, race to Alki this year! In a feat of skill or just pure luck, late for use to rotate the gear, so we The forecast was changeable and the we ended up right at the boat and stuck with the bear away hoist.

Race Committee didn’t want to risk right on time. The southerly breeze We were kicking ourselves for another year without a full course clocked east, and after a few minutes missing the gybe set, but it didn’t Shilshole finish for the final race we flopped over to port tack, pointed take long to see that it served us of the series. As it turned out, the the bow right at West Point and held well to get some separation from the Left:“Jaded,” “Tahlequah,” and “Dos” rounding the weather mark. Top: Class 7 jockeying for position at the start.

Right: “Delirium,” “Jaded,” “Inconceivable!,” and “Avalanche” at the start.

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picket fence of starboard tack boats coming up the beat on “MorJubilee” and the lay line. We then gybed “Crossfire” on the over to port with the crowd final approach and joined the parade down to the weather the course to Meadow Point. mark.

It was windy enough and the water was flat enough to hit the polars without too much effort. It was a furniture boat day, windy enough to keep the boat moving, but not windy enough to light up the sport boats. The sun was out, the wind kept building, and everyone finished early. It was a universally fun day on the water, at top finishers were the Kristens’ Mor Jubilee, Jerry Dierks with Delirium, and the dock, and up at the club house.

In Division 2, the father/son team David Cohen and Lance Rummel on on Cherokee finished first. George Inconceivable!. In Division 5, the top Trusk would have been thrilled to finish went to Charles Hill’s Different see T-bird, Selchie, come in second, Drummer, followed by the smokin’ and the sweet little Santa Cruz 27, fast little boat, Dos, and David James’ Zipper, followed up in third. Division 3 Helios. Division 6 featured three also featured some usual suspects of the top five overall winners for in the top spots. Bodacious has been the day. Bill Buchan’s Peterson 44, finishing strong this season and Sachem, was first, followed by the delivered another first, followed by Swan 46, Finale, and Don and George Pat Denney’s Here and Now and John Leighton’s J/35, Tahlequah. Division 7 Cahill’s Gaucho. In the J/105 fleet the also included top overall finishers,

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with Beneteau 40.7, Bravo Zulu, on top, followed by Andy Mack on Grace and Zig Burzyki on the Farr 395, Ace. In Division 8, William Weinstein drove his Riptide 35, Terremoto, into first place.

J/125 Hamachi finished second and Carl Buchan’s custom 40, Madrona, rounded out the podium. In the ORC division there was an epic battle all the way around the course for the top two boats.

John Buchan’s TP52, Glory, finished on top, followed by Lou Bianco’s R/P 55, Crossfire. Jim Marta’s Farr 395, Eye Candy, finished third! Last but not least, the cruisers raced as well! The Cal 30, Abenstern, finished first, Melissa Davies’ SJ24, Miss Mayhem, came in second and Robert McDonald’s, Saiorse, was third. Overall congratulations for the day went to Sachem, Bravo Zulu and Finale! The 2017 season and race for the 48 North Top 25 is well underway.

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Blakely Rock Benefit Race

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loop Tavern Yacht Club’s Blakely created the all too familiar rich-getRock Benefit is one of perhaps the richer drag race across the Sound.

Keeping with the theme of youth best attended race on Puget Sound, achieving record turnouts the past sailing, numerous entries had local youth talent aboard. The University few years. 2017 kept this tradition.

This year the race was even more of Washington college sailing team special to many of us, knowing that loaded the rail of the J/24, Silver the named benefactor was The Sailing Lining. Andy and Jamie Mack’s J/122 Foundation, which has had a large had 8-year-old Lauren leading the impact on the future of our sport foredeck crew to victory in class 15. here in the Northwest. Mother nature Ben Glass graciously filled the Fox obviously was paying attention to 44 Ocelot’s crew with local high all who untied the lines in support school sailors which served as a of fostering our youth sailing by perfect introduction to a moderngracing us with partly sunny skies day sailing sled. Kurt Hoehne’s and a 14 knot southerly to begin the C&C 36, Slipstream, enjoyed the day. Volunteers from both STYC and TSF showed up The large and the small of it in force at the Sloop Tavern a J/145 and an Aussie 18, to feed over a 130 hungry crossing tacks. scallywags to prep them for the festivities to follow.

STYC’s volunteer race committee set a perfect port tack approach start line which heavily favored any yacht willing to take advantage, thus allowing early leaders access and inside position on the lifted tack to Blakely Rocks.

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benefit of 6-year-old Charlotte and 10-year-old Ian working together to keep sails filled on their approach to Meadow Point. Likely the youngest sailor on the course was 15 months old Will Niedringhaus on Mama Tried, calling the shots while Mom and Dad did the heavy lifting.

As fleets converged and rounded the rocks, it was a fresh southeasterly pole-on-the-headstay reach until winds lightened near the Meadow Point buoy. Another hallmark of STYC’s racing program is slow boats start first. This can make for some brown trousers on the larger, faster boats when it comes time to turn the corner or navigate large fleets.

Fortunately the two largest competitors, Crossfire and Smoke, were able to round just in front of the traffic jam soon to follow. As fleets compressed on the leeward mark boats of all shapes and sizes arrived simultaneously making for an exciting rounding despite the lightening breeze.

Sloop Ta v e r n graciously opened its doors for another record breaking fund-raising event.

The Moore Fleet: “Morphine,” “La Lucha Moore” and “More Uff Da” at the start.

The crew on “Last Tango” having way too much fun.

Cheeseburgers, cold beer, and raffle tickets were the focus of attention as a full house of happy tired sailors recollected the days events. Andrew Nelson and a host of volunteers, led by many parents of local youth sailors, conducted the auction in support of The Sailing Foundation’s efforts to expand youth sailing. Andrew was hired by TSF two years ago as the PNW Youth Sailing Director, and the result has been truly amazing. Since taking the helm, Andrew and TSF have been directly responsible for a

79% increase in the Northwest Youth Racing Circuit. Our local youth racing scene has become a destination for competitive sailing thanks to these efforts. A record $18,725 raised speaks volumes that the sailing community wants to support the future of sailing.

Thank you Sloop Tavern Yacht Club!

Kids on boats is a wonderful thing. For us on board Three Ring Circus, sailing is a family affair. Our son, Dieter, drove us to a first in class, while celebrating his 10th birthday.

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than watching young minds at work.

Empowering young aspiring sailors to take the helm is a rewarding experience for all!

If you know some “Youths” who you think might enjoy a ride on your next race, take them sailing! You might just be surprised by the joy of watching a wide-eyed smile and the satisfaction of fostering future generations of talented NW sailors.

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Regatta. Usually it happens before Stereo wars ensued as did as foredeck the actual tulips arrive in the fields dance floors, naps, cold beverages, and typically while the spring winds sunshine and warmer temperatures, are still going strong. The Tulip and a long lunch break. Eventually Regatta tends to bring out the local the northerly came back, filling in one-design fleets and we did get a few just enough to call it a breeze, and this year, albeit with just a few in each we got off a sequence. The northerly division. Tulip Regatta brought out swung west just before the start and Anacortes’ own Davidson 40, Teddy to the east just after the start; and Bear, for a rare, but welcome annual who knows how many times or why appearance. Gavin Brackett debuted although it was clearly the opposite his new Olson 30, Scoundrel, and the of whichever way, we decided to go little rockstar Swackhamer girls came on that race. But enough about that! back to teach the grown ups a lesson The salmon dinner was delicious, the junior sailing auction was lively with their parents on Hitched.

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bay before the wind and race committee called it a day during the fourth race and we retired to the yacht club for chili dogs and results.

In the fast class, first place went to the Hawken’s b e a u t i f u l Te d d y B e a r , followed by Mike Strauss’s Elliott 770, Errant Belle, and Gavin Brackett’s new ride, Scoundrel. In the Viper fleet, first went to AHS sailing coach Trevor DiMarco on Timeline, then Steve Orsini’s Kaa, and the big brother of the Beswick family on Dragonfly. In the Martin 242 fleet, first place went to Chris White with Crazy I’s, although Betsy had him on Saturday! Betsy Wareham came in second with Purple Martin, and Ken Machtley was third with Treachery. Two out of three 242s beat the sweet SC27s, which all started together. In the Santa Cruz 27 fleet, Wild Rumpus came out on top, followed by Jeff Hulme in Off Constantly, and Colin Emsley came out to play one day with Limey Bastard and rounded out the group. In the little boat fleet, first place went to the Swackhamer family on Hitched, followed by the Jerry Vanderveen and Walt Meagher syndicate on the Catalina 27, Syndicate. Third for the weekend and first for the party went to Nate Keller ’s Wind Warrior crew. A great time every time! Join us again for the Windermere Regatta in June and the Northern Century in August.

Thanks volunteers and sponsors! story and photo

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May 13: Hobie 101 & 102 Hobie Cat Sailing Seminars Sail Sand Point, Seattle. Hobie 101 teaches beginning Hobie Cat Sailing. Boats and lunch are provided. Hobie 102 teaches Hobie Cat racing, from beginning to advanced levels.

June 30: Learn to Sail, Des Moines.

July 1: Learn to Sail, Magnuson

Park, Seattle.

July 3: Learn to Sail, Lk. Quinault.

July 17: Learn to Sail, Lake Mayfield.

Check: http://hobiediv4.org

C o r i n t h i a n Ya c h t C l u b o f Portland is proud to announce the 40th Oregon Offshore International Race. The 193 nautical mile race will start off the mouth of the Columbia Bar, finishing at the entrance to Victoria Harbour, BC. The Oregon Offshore is a qualifying race for the Vic-Maui. Check: www.oregonoffshore.org

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Monohull yacht racers can choose from: The Swiftsure Lightship Classic for PHRF and ORC handicapped yachts starts in Victoria, goes to Swiftsure Bank, and returns to Victoria – a 138.2 nautical miles course giving a taste of racing in the Pacific Ocean.

The Hein Bank Race for ORC handicapped yachts starts in Victoria, goes to Neah Bay in USA, then to Hein Bank, and returns to Victoria – a 118.1 nautical mile course.

The Cape Flattery Race for PHRF handicapped yachts starts in Victoria, goes to Neah Bay, and returns to Victoria – a 101.9 nautical mile course.

The Juan de Fuca Race, starts in Victoria, goes to Clallam Bay in USA, and returns to Victoria – 78.7 nautical miles.

The Swiftsure Inshore Classic’s Flying Sails Race for PHRF handicapped yachts, starts in Victoria and finishes at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

The Swiftsure Inshore Classic’s Non-Flying Sails Race for PHRF handicapped yachts, starts in Victoria and finishes at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Multihull yacht racers can choose: The Cape Flattery Race for Multihulls starts in Victoria, goes to Neah Bay, and returns to Victoria – a 101.9 nautical mile course.

The Swiftsure Inshore Classic’s Multihull Race, starts in Victoria and finishes at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

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ith a less than desirable wind forecast, but a promise of sun, the crew of 65_RedRoses II, and myself, set off on The 49th Annual Southern Straits Race hosted by the West Vancouver Yacht Club on Friday, April 14th. The long course, a distance of 138 nautical miles, qualifies us for the VanIsle 360 held in June, and both races serve as milestones in the inaugural year of racing the new J/111 owned by Bruce Chan of WVYC/ RVYC. Our young crew knew that, with the given forecast, we would have to work hard if we wanted to finish the race before the wind turned off midday on Saturday. Armed with two kg of mini eggs, and what ended up being far too little Baileys, we left RYVC Coal Harbor and joined the parade to the start, waving at the crowd of people on the Dundarave Pier in West Vancouver as we passed.

With 5 knots from the southeast, the downwind start at Dundarave pier was a game of finding gaps between behemoths such as Neptune’s Car and Smoke. We managed to dive down under the Car at the last minute, and throw up our A1 spinnaker to start off an eight hour run to Sisters Islets. The sailing gods were good to us this day, as the wind built steadily from the southeast. With the sun out, we sailed the downwind that dreams are made of, peeling to the 56

A2 as the wind built up to 15 knots and the hull vibrated below us. With the entire crew aft, we carved waves and screamed past the Sunshine Coast hitting 15.2 knots on our way to Sisters Islets, testing our new sled. With all the fun we were having out in the Strait, we didn’t clue into the fact that we were playing the middle too much until we met up with our competition at the first mark and found ourselves a bit behind The Shadow and riding the transom of Occam’s Razor as we rounded at 1721hrs. As we started upwind, the sky was covered with rainbows and rain clouds, which covered the fleet behind us still skirting around Lasqueti.

We knew a hole was going to build around Ballenas Islands before the wind veered to the west, yet we still managed to get caught in it. For a less-than-dreamy hour and a half ,we were tossed around in the dark by the leftovers of the day. This is where the fleet began to separate, as some drifted out of the hole sooner than others.

Thankfully, new breeze started to turn on at about 2100hrs and we starting to beat south towards the TA marker. Throughout the night, small storm cells passed over us sending both showers and pressure. We did a midnight peel to the J2, rounded TA at 0336hrs and popped the A1 heading May 2017

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north for our last mark, Halibut Bank.

A lovely 11 knots and flat water swept us through the early morning hours, as other boats around us started appearing in the dim light. The Georgia Strait was a wash of grey as we peeled to the A2 in 15 knots of wind, allowing us to achieve a better VMG to the rounding. At 0650hrs, we spooked eight Stellar sea lions off the Halibut Bank buoy as we rounded, switched to white sails and cruised past Worlcombe and Bowen Island on our way to the finish line. We could see the wind beginning to fail, as the wind backed to the south, a sign that it would soon be gone in English Bay, where our finish line was. In the hopes of catching some of the boats ahead of us on corrected time, we unfurled the Code Zero and flew to the finish line, just behind the trimaran, Pturbodactyl, to the sound of horns from RCM SAR at 1005hrs on Saturday. It’s a good thing we finished when we did, as English Bay quickly turned to a pond of glass and many struggled to finish. The last boat to finish was out for another 13 hours, finishing at 2318hrs on Saturday.

There is nothing better than great sailing with the Red Roses sailing family. We have a lot to learn with this boat, and every day out on the water is a new adventure. We ended up finishing mid pack, a respectable finish for the boat’s first Straits, and a result that have us humbled and driven to do better. With our super keen young crew, fast boat and strong desire to improve, we look forward to the challenges ahead.

Big thanks to WVYC and RCM SAR for another safe and fun Southern Straits, and we will be seeing you again next year! Shout out to the boats who made it up from across the border; if you haven’t raced this classic Pacific Northwest Race, make sure you add it to your 2018 calendar - the 50th Southern Straits hosted by West Vancouver Yacht Club.

by Madelyn Jones photo coutesy of Wildman WVYC results on pages 58-59

West Sound Sailing Association Races

Emerald Cup Regatta June 24-25

Whidbey Island Race Week July 9-14

May 13: Port Orchard YC

Port Orchard Invitational June 10: Bremerton YC

Blake Island June 24: West Sound Corinthian YC

Brownsville Race Check www.wscyc.net

Join Triton Yacht Club and the sailors of the beautiful Fern Ridge Reservoir for the 31st Annual Emerald Cup Regatta! Sailors from across the region will aim to win their classes as they vie for the coveted Emerald Cup, given to the Overall Winner (as determined via Special Formula).

Any class with at least five boats will earn a separate start and class trophy, others will be raced PHRF/ Portsmouth. Expected classes: Laser, Lido 14, Thistle, Santana 20, Scorpion & Sabres (5.5 meters), and more! Full NOR and Registration available via www.tritonyachtclub.org

Adult Summer Camp is nearly here! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll have fun and become a better sailor at Whidbey Island Race Week. Five days of sailing, six nights of live music, and festive parties - including Toga Night, Reggae Night and Gilligan’s Island Night - make for the best summer sailing destination event. There are plenty of accommodations in Oak Harbor and Coupeville or camp on the Navy base across the street from the Oak Harbor Marina. Race, party and play at Whidbey Island Race Week! Visit www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com

Seattle Yacht Club Events May 7: Mark Mayer Regatta May 13: Vashon Island Race June 3: Blake Island Race June 10: Leukemia Cup Check: www.seattleyachtclub.org

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San Juan 24 Melissa Davies 2 Class 1 Cherokee Cal 33 Pat Stewart 2 Selchie T-bird Kwadwo Copeland 3 Zipper Santa Cruz 27 Alexia Fischer 4 Grayling Q-Class Duke Phan 5 Aquavit Intern’l Folkboat Dave Sinson 3 Class 1 Bodacious Beneteau 355 J Rosenbach 2 Here & Now J/29M Pat Denney 3 Gaucho Ross 930 John Cahill 4 Kiwi Express Farr 1020 Reinhard Freywald 5 Kowloon Olson 911 Ken Chin 6 Madrugador CAL 40 M Irish/D Stewart 7 Jolly Green J/80 Mike Poole 8 Oxomoxo Swan 391 Doug Frazer 9 Image Catalina 38 Klimaschewski 4 Class 1 More Jubilee J/105 Erik Kristen 2 Delirium J/105 Jerry Diercks 3 Inconceivable!

J/105 D Cohen/L Rummel 4 Last Tango J/105 Jim Geros 5 Jaded J/105 Chris Phoenix 6 Panic J/105 Chuck Stephens 7 Avalanche J/105 Ed Wilder 8 Puff J/105 Steve Summers 9 Paladin J/105 Daryl Schlick 5 Class 1 Different Drummer Wauquiez C40s Charles Hill 2 Dos Seirra 26 Brad Butler 3 Helios Beneteau 36.7 David James 4 Kinetics Nordic 44 Bradford Greene 5 Overtime R930T J Renick/E Snyders 6 Slow Loris Choate 40-1 Duncan Smith 7 Sloop Dawg Bene First 405 Adam Marvin 8 Sadie Mae Grand Soleil 40 Justin Beals 6 Class 1 Sachem Peterson 44 Bill Buchan 2 Finale Swan 46 Roger Hills 3 Tahlequah J/35 D Leightin/G Leightin 4 Red Sky Wauq Cent 45 W Blakemore 5 Elusive C&C 115 Jeff Whitney 6 Tantivy J/109 S Burnell/J James Crowther 42 James Miller 7 Green Flash 8 Solution J/35 Tyson Varosyan Expr 37 Billingham/Wetmore 9 re-Quest 7 Class 1 Bravo Zulu Bene 40.7 Denny Vaughan 2 Grace J/122 Andrew Mack Farr 395 Zigmond Burzycki 3 Ace 4 Nefarious Farr 30 Dan Randolph Lance Staughton 5 Bat Out Of Hell Farr 30 6 With Grace J/120 Chris Johnson J/122 John Murkowski 7 Joy Ride 8 Anarchy Flying Tiger 10m Tom Ward 8 Class 1 Terremoto Riptide 35 William Weinstein 2 Absolutely Farr 39 ML Charlie Macaulay 3 Hamachi J/125 S Dougherty/J Andrews 4 Madrona Custom Carl Buchan 5 Wicked Wahine Melges 32 Darrin Towe 6 Constellation J/133 Ronald Holbrook Aerodyne 43 Jonathan Cruse 7 Freja 8 White Cloud Cookson 12m S Johnson Gray Wolf Evgeniy Goussev 9 Gray Wolf 9-ORC Class 1 Glory TP52 John Buchan 2 Crossfire R/P 55 Lou Bianco 3 Eye Candy Farr 395 Jim Marta J/160 John McPhail 4 JAM 5 Smoke TP 52 Steve Travis Ker 46 John Kerrigan 6 New Haven SC 70 Paul LaMarache 7 Neptune’s Car 8 Jedi J/145 John Tenneson Sloop Tavern YC Blakely Rock Benefit Race Class: 1 NFS 1 Sweet Sue II Catalina 36 David Motter 2 Boadicea Ericson 32-3 Simon ffitch Martin 29 Ron Ernst 3 Ignitor 4 Cricket Irwin Cit. 31 Heidi Drivdahl Jeanneau Martin Bower 5 Amoretto 6 Wandering Star Catalina 320 Sara Schroeder 7 Maestrale Ericson 32 Bob Owner Class: 2 NFS 1 Skana II Sabre 386 P Lindheimer 2 Blue Fin Catalina 42 Alan Vogt 3 Sea Sea Rider Catalina 380 Paul Tartan 37 H MacMenamin 4 Tir Na Nog

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J/105 Matt Rockett 6 Avalanche J/105 Dave Pengelly 7 Cyrano J/105 Mark Meenan Class: 12 FS 1 Different Drummer Wauq Cent 40s Charles Hill 2 Helios Beneteau 36.7 David James 3 Escape Corsair F-27 Yury Palatnik 4 Overtime Ross 930T Edward Snyders 5 Tranquillite Swan 46 Jack Shannon 6 OxoMoxo Swan 391 Doug Frazer Class: 13 FS 1 Elusive C&C 115 Jeff Whitney 2 Tahlequah J/35 George 3 Green flash Catamarran James Miller 4 Zambuca C&C 115 Andy Rottler 5 Luna Hanse 455 Gordon Stoll 6 re-Quest Express 37 Kerry B & Alex W

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Classic Mariners’ Regatta June 3-4

R2AK June 8

The Classic Mariners’ Regatta is for wooden sailboats of all shapes and sizes. If you are interested in viewing some of the most beautiful wooden yachts in the Pacific Northwest, join us at this year ’s CMR. Contact: http://nwmaritime.org

In its third year, Race to Alaska is the longest boat race of its kind in North America; starting in Port Townsend, WA and finishing 750 maddening miles later in Ketchikan, Alaska. It’s a race that doesn’t allow boats with engines or pre-arranged support - some liken it to the Iditarod, with a chance of drowning. The route follows the Inside Passage.

For further information about R2AK, please contact Anika Colvin at anika@nwmaritime.org

Milltown Sailing Assoc.

Saratoga Sprint June 10

The Saratoga Sprint is the middistance feature race sponsored

by MSA. The Race begins in Port Gardner with long and short courses.

Tides, currents, and shallow bays are challenges racers will face as they head north from Everett into Saratoga Passage to Camano Head and Langley, or to the Baby Island buoy in Holmes Harbor. For more information and to register: www.milltownsailing.org

Duck Dodge Races The course will be posted on the committee boat. For information, check: www.duckdodge.org May 9: Committee Appreciation May 16: Ugly Sweater May 23: Star Wars May 30: Game of Thrones June 6: Duck Dodgesty June 13: Western Night June 20: Hippies & Hipsters June 27: Prom Night July 4: No Duck Dodge July 11: Mardi Gras July 18: Pirate Night July 25: Christmas in July August 1: Toga Night August 8: Tropical Night August 15: Pajama Night (Snuggies

& Huggies) August 22: Skippers Choice August 29: Pink Boat Sept. 5: Committee

ReAppreciation Night September 30: Rum Run www.48North.com

May 2017

35th America’s Cup May 26–June 12: Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs.

June 20-21: Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals.

June 17-18 & 24-27: America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton.

Check: www.americascup.com

Sloop Tavern YC Three Buoy Fiasco June 17 This is a pursuit race (each boat will be assigned a GPS start time based on rating) starting in Shilshole Bay, after which a series of three race marks can be rounded in any order, in any direction! There will be an awards party following the race. Sign up for this summer ’s fiasco at www.styc.org

CYC Seattle P.O.D. Regatta June 24-25 Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle's P.O.D. Regatta (PNW One Design) is a two-day sailing event open to One Design, PHRF, and IRC Fleets of all experience levels. Round the buoys races start off Shilshole Bay at 11:00 am each day varying in distance depending on conditions.

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or some fleets, such as the J/24s, the Puget Sound Spring Regatta, hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club, is the first event of the year. A lot of boats are put together the day before, after wintering in storage or out of state, and the weekend helps crews shake off the cobwebs. Our crew is preparing for the upcoming J/24 Nationals on May 18-21, and we needed practice in stormy and calm seas, so we joined the J/24 fleet on Flyer. A strong southerly wind on Saturday meant the fleet of 50 boats, including Tasars, Stars, 505s, Hobie 16 and 18s, Lasers, Aeros, and the J/24s had a challenging first day on the water.

There were 14 boats in the J/24 fleet, several of whom crossed mountain passes for the race, coming from as far as Idaho. A flood tide on both days made for competitive and cozy starts. The race committee had

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a tough job keeping track of the fleet, and with several general recalls, they opted for the “I” flag several times to keep us back. Flyer’s crew pushed for the line each time, only to be rewarded with picturesque views of transoms bouncing around in the waves.

The chop led to wet rides on all the boats; several Hobie cats went for the submarine approach, while Tasars and Aeros surfed smoothly down the waves. There were even a few quality broaches in the J/24 fleet. Queasy crew on Saturday forced us to return to the dock early, and as we went into the yacht club, a crew member ’s gasp caught our attention. On the water, a 505 was planing on a gust, moving so fast the rest of the boats looked to be standing still.

Sunday’s conditions were quite mellow compared to Saturday’s, with winds between 10 and 15 knots easing to less than 10 by the end of racing.

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Another strong flood meant the fleets had to be careful once again at the starting line. The painful reality of a mid line OCS start while the “I” flag was up, led us to take one of our signature flyers to the edge of the course to try and make up. Our gamble didn’t work, and we relived the view from the day before, this time with a few more spinnakers out.

Despite this first fumble, Sunday was better for Flyer’s crew. Calmer conditions allowed us to practice and refine our movements, and soon we fell into a rhythm, keeping up with the pack and even gaining on some

boats during one particularly long downwind leg.

The J/24, Joyride, and her crew, were rewarded for their trip from Idaho with first place against local crews in eight races, and though we held tight to high numbers, Flyer’s loyal crew finished feeling more confident and eager to get back out on the water for Nationals next month.

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wenty high school sailing teams, totaling 1 3 6 s a i l o r s , c o n v e rg e d on Oak Harbor for the Islands Cup Regatta, a final qualifier before the District Fleet Racing Championship.

Spring sailing in the Northwest promises diverse and challenging conditions, and this weekend’s event was no exception. In the wake of Friday’s gale, raucous gusts bounded over Maylor Point and stampeded across the race course like Hannibal’s elephants, scattering the fourteen-foot “Flying Junior” sailboats and their crews.

Despite difficult conditions, sailors in the gold fleet battled each other in remarkably close racing. The final tally saw the top five teams separated by only three points.

Perennial powerhouse, Bainbridge High School, edged Charles Wright High School for third place in a

Islands Cup Regatta tiebreaker. In their best performance in school history, Oak Harbor High School finished their home regatta in second place. The Anacortes Sailing Teams finished just one point ahead to capture their first major victory in fifteen years.

The win represents a culmination of three years of hard work to adopt a new competitive approach and close the gap to teams that have dominated Northwest High School

Sailing for a decade.

Anacortes team captain, Julia Soes, reflected on both her progress and the team’s improvement.

“My freshmen year, the Islands Cup was the first and only race where I got to sail, and we didn’t finish well,” Soes said.

“Winning the regatta three years later feels amazing. I’m incredibly proud of our team.”

Anacortes’ success arrives as the team is working with the Anacortes Yacht Club, Small Boat Center, and Parks and Recreation Department to hire a full-time youth sailing coordinator and coach. Their goal is to expand youth sailing in Anacorte, spanning a continuum from summer learn-to-sail programs for the youngest sailors to year-round racing for high school competitors.

by Trevor DiMarco, Anacortes Coach photo by Kent Morrow

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HALLBERG-RASSY 41’ KETCH Hallberg-Rassy 41 ketch 1975. Bluewater sailor, good condition, center cockpit. Yanmar, low engine hours.

Great sailing boat, great liveaboard, sea-kindly. Two cabins, two heads, clean cushions, Force 10 stove in galley. Life raft, dinghy, Yamaha outboard 8 hp. two solar panels. Health forces sale. Asking $50,000 or best offer, located near San Francisco, CA. Contact Robert at (415) 885-2771 or bbcesana@gmail.com

63’ PIRATE SHIP - KETCH Tall Ship ROYALISTE - $65,000 OBO (2012 Appraisal: $175,000) Specs: 63’ LOA 45’ on deck, 14’ beam, 6’ draft. Built in Nova Scotia. 1971 Wooden Hull (Mahogany and White Oak) Hull needs work.

She is a RESTORATION project! email Kate: sevensailskate@gmail.com 6157

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2007 FLYING TIGER 10M $42,000. Boat is in excellent condition. Details and photos at www.flyingtiger10m.blogspot.com Sandpoint, Idaho (208) 290-6426.

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38’ SKOOKUM SLOOP Loaded with windlass, chartplotter, radar, depth, diesel, Yamaha 9.9, solar, new roller furler and sail, inverter/ charger, autopilot. Needs deck work. Best Offer.

(206) 240-8079.

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1989 CATALINA 36 Well maintained popular family cruiser. Dodger, bimini, GPS / chartplotter at helm. Autopilot, radar, roller furling, cockpit cushions, dinghy with outboard and more. See at www.facebook.com/sailingpugetsound or email mogade58@gmail.com 6172

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56’ JOHN ALDEN PILOTHOUSE CUTTER Built by Camper & Nicholson to Lloyds Specs, Solid GRP Hull. Completed 18 year circumnavigation in 2011. Includes air compressor, bow thruster and lots more. Moored at USSC Marina, Bowen Island.

Email: westbynorth@gmail.com

45’ CAPRICORN CAT, 1995 KURT-HUGHES CRUISING CAT, $280,000 Beautiful, fast, agile, and a blast to sail. High bridgedeck clearance + daggerboards = great windward work. Big upper galley, fridge, and freezer. 4 cabins, 2 heads.

Continually sailed, cruised, and upgraded with the best money can buy. Fresh survey shows she’s in excellent condition, and is ready to go NOW . . . Did I mention she’s FAST? We often cruise in the mid teens, with 19.4 our top so far, but that’s PLENTY for me. This is not your typical Tupperware tub. Fully equipped. We’ve loved sailing and cruising her and you will too. Do you hear Mexico calling? You could be there in 2 weeks.

What are you waiting for? Call Wayne (831) 332-8448.

2000 KRISTEN YACHTS 47’ STEEL MOTORSAILER S/V RAVEN SONG $350,000, great liveaboard, possibility of membership in liveaboard marina in Vancouver. For details and pictures see www.sv-ravensong.com (604)876-6478.

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1960 KETTENBERG 40 Owned by current owner for 38+ years. For $25,000, enjoy DREAM vacations in the Pacific Northwest on a west coast classic. For additional information contact Russell at russell.keller1@gmail.com

1992 CATALINA 36 Well maintained. Great condition. Dependable Universal M-35 diesel, cruises at 7 knots. Speed, depth, wind, GPS, radar, autopilot, windlass, battery monitor, and refrigeration. Diesel and electric heat. Dinghy and motor. Well set up for cruising. $55,000. Contact George at lgmeredith@comcast.net

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GRIN THE FINISHER! R2AK two-time finisher, Grin is for sale. This onedesign raceboat is proven 2 times. E22 sloop, 2 mains, 2 jibs, and 2 spinnakers. Outfitted for R2AK with two rowing stations/ support equipment/ spares. Boat & rigging in excellent condition. Located in Ketchikan, AK. Prepare for the race by sailing it south. $5,000 landed in Seattle, $2,500 in Ketchikan. Ketchikan Yacht Club, Jim Dahl Trustee (206) 491-6238.

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1977 RANGER 33’ Winner of Round-the-County (San Juans) Div II (‘90s).

Exceptional maintenance. Second owner. Family adventurer. Lots of light in cabin. Sleeps 6. 3-burner propane stove w/oven, ice box, diesel bulkhead heater, new head. Kitchen & flatware included. Coast Guard documented. 2 spins, 3 genoas, 1 main. New navy Sunbrella upholstery. Atomic 4 FWC. Electronic ignition & fuel pump, 30 gallon H2O, 20 gallon fuel, 10 gallon diesel, 20 gallon holding. 2-blade Max-Prop.

New standing rig & roller furling. Aluminum spreaders.

Spinnaker pole & reaching strut. $19,700. Photos.

Orcas Island. Willing to meet at the ferry landing if serious. Email vaparker@hotmail.com 6128

1977 ISLANDER 36 - ONE OWNER 37 hp. Perkins 4-108; rebuilt transmission. Four battery charging system, electronics, wheel steering/pedestal, Harken roller furling, mainsail, full-length battens & lazy jacks. Drifter/reacher, spinnaker ready. Propane 3-burner gimballed stove/oven. 3-speed Lewmar winches. Webasto heater, Sea-Freeze refrigeration, electric cold water pump. ElectraSan, Anchor windlass. Sleeps six.

Internal halyards, outboard motor lift, 20’ whisker pole, macerator & holding tank . Asking $27,000.

Many more extra features and equipment. Contact: bonjohn41@gmail.com

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TAYANA / VANCOUVER 32 PH Built 1988 to Lloyds A1 specs. True sailing yacht w/ inside steering station, 360° views from pilothouse, sleeps 4+, Yanmar diesel, inverter, heater, davits w/dinghy, latest SIMRAD nav, forward sonar, radar. Located West Vancouver, BC. Call Graham (604) 505-5480, gdw-mail@telus.net. US$65,000.

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WESTSAIL 32 CUTTER New engine, new sails, new tanks, new rollers on headsails, hard dodger with glass, rare black hull, teak deck, many extras. Great cruiser or liveaboard.

(206) 290-9660.

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36 CUSTOM CUTTER 1977 Classic, traditional, well maintained. Owned 17 years, current out of water survey. VHF, speed, wind log, depthfinder, compass, and Yanmar 3 cylinder. Four bags of sails. Double berth plus settee. $39,000.

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1980 NAUTICAT 44 M/S PILOTHOUSE Well maintained, deck resurfaced, new main and mizzen in cradle covers, dual steering stations with autopilot and chartplotters, 2800w inverter with 700ah house bank, 5k AC generator, Webasto heat, new septic system with electric heads, bow thruster and much more. High Hopes is an outstanding example of a highly sought after Pacific NW cruiser. $225,000. (206) 719-7783.

1981 PASSPORT 42 DESIGNED BY STAN HUNTINGFORD Recently returned from Australia, Passages is a purpose-built offshore vessel. Ready to take you adventuring. Email for equipment list. Located Sidney, BC, (250) 732-0778, sv.passages@gmail.com, $139,000 USD.

CATALINA 27 ‘81, Tall rig, cruise equipped, excellent turn-key condition. Diesel, autopilot, furling, compass, speed, depth sounder, and VHF. Much more. Must see. Medical condition forces sale. $12,950 or best offer. Financing available. (360) 215-0335, available only by phone.

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1989 CAPE GEORGE 31 Excellent condition. Max-Prop. Tall rig. Bulwarks rebuilt: cedar core replaced with corecell foam and solid glass. $99,000 CAD. Call Kevin at (604) 290-3676.

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1977 FISHER 30 PILOTHOUSE Refit and ready to go. Bow thruster, rebuilt Isuzu 54 hp, new shaft, prop, digital electronics (including radar). All new wiring, hoses, thru-hulls, pumps, tanks, upholstery. Beautiful Awlgrip masts. Fantastic anchor setup and custom cockpit enclosure. Warm, dry, no mildew. Recent epoxy bottom and survey. Price slashed to $32,000. micgoose@aol.com

1986 ERICSON 38-200 $67,000 CAD Great sailing boat, beautiful cruiser. Newer sails, new sole, sleeps 7. Current survey available. Fridge, depth, knotmeter, GPS, VHF. In Victoria, BC area. sv.peregrine4@gmail.com 6147

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2005 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 49, $280,000 Excellent condition, maintenance log, located in Bellingham, WA. For details and pictures go to http://bit.ly/forsaleodyssey0417 or to view on Craigslist, http://bit.ly/craigslistodyssey0417.

Contact: Jed Miller, (206) 533-8733.

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30’ NEWPORT - 1977 Great sailing boat. Includes jib, genoa, main and spinnaker. Newer Yanmar 18 HP diesel motor with 550 hours. Lots of extras with this well cared for boat.

Contact (253) 370-6333 or jan-gary@juno.com CLASSIC BURMESE TEAK SLOOP Built in Ah King Boat Yard, Hong Kong 1938. Designer unknown but likely Phil Rhodes. Heavy standing rig, ocean veteran. Ported in San Francisco Bay in 1950’s. LOA 35.6’. New deck, mast rebuilt 2010.

Yanmar 2GM20 rebuilt 2012. Laminated teak frames on 6” centers, fastened with copper rivets & roves.

Blue Sea breaker panel. Solid fuel stove, kerosene range. VHF, depth sounder, radar, autopilot, Lifesling, SL555 windlass, 200’ 5/16” chain, Avon inflatable.

Recent survey. Sweet sailer. $35,000. Located Bellingham, WA. Contact pwilling64(at)gmail(dot)com 5563

1980 CAL ‘39 Great Bill Lapworth design. Recently spent $8,000 on upgrades including new cushions, Force 10 stove, 125 amp alternator. Also has fridge, autopilot, Harken furler, spinnaker, geneker, 163, 110. A lot of boat for $65,000. Email pete@clippershipinc.com or call (206) 459-0596.

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SEAWIND 31 SAILBOAT

BY TRUMBLY BOATWORKS Furling headsails, hot/cold pressure water, anchor winch, two-speed winches, dodger, radar, charger, Garmin plotter, sounder, BBQ, all sails, new Yanmar engine. $21,000. Call John at (360) 866-7390.

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1976 Westsail 32

Cutter rig, repowered with 50 HP Yanmar diesel, cockpit enclosure, Monitor Windvane, autopilot, watermaker, and mast steps.

Pre-surveyed. $31,000 San Juan Sailing - Bellingham Wa. brokerage@sanjuansailing.com 360-671-0829

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COLD-MOLDED CRUISER/RACER Lightly used 1981 Custom Tanton design. Varnished mahogany interior, great 32 hp Engine, 3 double berths. Lots of sails. $31,500 and will carry contract.

(206) 842-8316.

PEARSON ALBERG 35 A well-maintained 60’s heavily built beauty.

Universal M4-30 diesel 770 hours, pedestal steering with autopilot, propane cabin heat & stove, Maxwell 800 anchor winch w/ remote, GPS, AIS, VHF/ DSC, knotmeter & sounder. New gennaker. Recent survey & potential moorage available. An affordable, comfortable, seaworthy boat. $33,500. Contact Chuck at cjcannon@seanet.com

47’ KETCH 1972, VICTORIA, BC Price Reduced to $92,000 Canadian Built in Hawaii by John Guzzwell, KAILDA is a proven passagemaker with comfortable liveaboard accommodations. Features include: fir on oak, Sitka spruce spars, teak decks, new Simrad Electronics, low engine hours, 7 sails, full winter cover, professional maintenance. U.S. Documented. Recent survey valuation: current estimated value $160,000 Patrick: (250) 516-7251 or (250) 580-5565. rpharroff@gmail.com

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Phone (206) 789-7350 SABRINA 58’Fax SPARKMAN & STEPHENS YAWL (206) 789-6392 (NOW CUTTER) BUILT TACOMA 1956 Email Mahogany on savannah@48north.com oak, bronze fastened, teak decks.

1984 Perkins 4-236. Deckhouse with inside steering.

Comfortable, well equipped and fully commissioned.

Please email for full details. Asking $30,000 US for a beautiful classic. Lying Galiano Island BC. galatea3@telus.net 5620

1969 CASCADE 29 $9,000 OBO Juanita AM is a well maintained Cascade 29 sailboat with solid fiberglass hull, fiberglass over plywood decks and mahogany cabin top. She has accommodation for four. Powered by a 3 cylinder 27 HP Yanmar diesel fresh-water-cooled engine with about 800 hours since rebuild in 2003. All ready for sailing the Salish Sea and beyond. Located in Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada.

Contact: craigesutherland@yahoo.ca for further details.

BLUEWATER CUSTOM GARY MULL DESIGN ALUMINUM 47’ Great sailing, beautiful boat. Professionally built hull.

With a lot of ocean miles, she is ready to go again.

Recently upgraded electronics, new interior. See her at http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/51161 5862

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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.

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1981 FORMOSA 51 80hp Ford Lehman (2200hrs), new Isotherm refer/ freezer, new three burner Force 10 propane stove/ oven, new Airhead, Electrosan, new VHF radio, Torrid 17 gal water heater, GPSMap4212, chart plotter, fathometer, 150 gal water/ 250 gallon diesel, Dickenson Antarctic diesel heater, Lewmar anchor windlass, wood masts just varnished 2016, microwave, two cannons, new 110v wiring, most 12v wiring new, 3000 w/inverter, gas generator. Located Bremerton Yacht Club. $132,900. Contact cjrc2p@aol.com 06175

1992 BENETEAU OCEANIS 50 3 cabin layout, sinks, showers, and Raritan heads.

Beautiful classic teak salon. Forepeak washer and dryer, workshop, new teak decks, dodger, and bimini. Located Mediterranean. Will deliver. surgiamo@hotmail.com 6152

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38’ MICHAEL KASTEN STEEL PLEASURE TUGBOAT Nidaros is a floating condo. Wood floors. 1 bedroom, 2 closets, complete galley. Full-sized shower, electric head. Corian table tops. 4-burner gas range.

Maple dining table. Leather seating. TV, sound bar, Blu Ray DVD, and stereo. Central heat. Instant hot water. Lying Bainbridge. Great Alaska-going vessel. 4 cyl turbocharged John Deere diesel by Lugger Marine.

1,500 hours. 1,700 nm range. 33,000 lb. displacement steel hull, 2002. Light Aluminum wheelhouse.

Twin disc transmission with trolling valve. Dry stack exhaust. Keel cooled. Hydraulic bow thruster and windlass. Diamond Seaglaze windows. Bomar hatches. Freeman aluminum deck storage hatches (3).

Inflated collar shore dinghy and Yamaha outboard with Sunbrella cover. Meticulous single owner. $236,000. gary@bios-design.com 6155

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READY FOR TRANSPAC SANTA CRUZ 50 #1 Tons of GoFast gear, miles of expensive safety gear and a pedigree that spans nearly four decades. Join the Santa Cruz class in the classiest and still lethal Hull #1. Given the right crew & conditions, she can be the top dog in what is shaping up to be a Bill Lee landslide to Hawaii this year. ULDBs rule! $165,000 and worth every bit of attention she gets. Laying Kaneohe.

SoCal delivery possible. Contact Wanda Azzario (808) 367-8185 wazzario1@icloud.com

44’ CHEOY LEE CUTTER 1979 $80,000 Bluewater cruising sailboat and great liveaboard.

New Yanmar 50 hp engine, exhaust system, batteries, bow pulpit, and lifelines. Upgraded plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, with refinished interior. Extensive boat gear and supply inventory as part of sale. Begin cruise in Sitka, Alaska. See boat at http://www.svvega.com (907) 227-6588.

CLASSY AND RARE 1981 WESTSAIL 39 Annie is one of the finest of the eleven 39’s built in the USA. Robert Perry design. Fully capable of extended world cruising, and an excellent liveaboard. Beautiful and roomy below decks, strong and efficient hull, safe and comfortable topsides. Port Townsend, WA. $49,500.

(360) 385-0326 or anniekarl@outlook.com 6074

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WILLIAM GARDEN SEABIRD II Based on the 1911 Seabird that sailed the Atlantic to the Azores with the looks of the original but more freeboard and headroom. Function / design combined with performance / durability. 2007, 26’ yawl, 7 hp Saab diesel engine. Var. pitch prop, LOA 34’6”, LOD 25’11”, LWL 22’. Beam 8’10”, Draft 3’5” Sail-390 sq.ft. Displacement-7500 lb. Ballast-2500 lb. internal iron. Teak/epoxy/glass/plywood. 2016 copper-free hull paint. Solar vent, sleeps 5. Headroom 5’10”. Head, stainless stove/sink, windlass, anchor, covers. $7500 obo. On trailer in Kirkland, WA. Contact Jan Hanson at jan.evw.hanson@gmail.com or (360) 431.0850.

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1975 MILLER 28 $10,000 Sailed for 9 summers from Olympia to Glacier Bay. 1/2 cabin is galley. Set up for single hand, auto pilot and plotter , 150 furled Genoa plus asymmetric spinnaker with sock. 2 cyl Yanmar Diesel, 16 gal fuel, 40 gal water, lectra/san waste. Many spares. Selling to up grade to trailerable trimaran. Hauled out at Dagmar’s in Everett.

Will be there mid May. Contact Rick at (801) 486-1770 or (425) 232-0595.

C&C 41 $32,500 Pre-season priced for quick sale. 1981 hull produced

by Capital yachts in California as a Newport 41, after purchasing the redline mold from C&C, same boat. A proven, comfortable and fast Northwest family cruiser.

Comfortable and warm cabin, teak and holley sole. Full electronics array, Garmin chart plotter & Raymarine radar. Dodger and bimini. Lying Semiahmoo.

Nick (360) 969-6338.

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21’ BAYLINER SLOOP Care about quality. One of the best designed and built 21’ trailerable sailboats. BOAT & TRAILER REBUILT Learning - Safe - Functional - Simple, yet prepared for cruising and someone experienced. Comes with everything! See it to believe it. (360) 417-1544. $7,599.

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J/24 SAILBOAT 1981 1981 J/24 Sailboat, four sails, Honda outboard, moored in Lake Washington. Good shape. $5,500 obo.

(206) 362-7854.

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GORGEOUS 1982 OCEAN ALEXANDER 43’ Two staterooms, two heads with enclosed showers, galley down version. Big, airy salon. Twin Detroit 453T 185hp diesels, diesel & electric heat, autopilot, Icom SSB, two Garmin chartplotters, two VHF, sat phone, bow thruster, RIB with 20 hp Honda, Northern Lights generator, new Garmin HD radar, Davis weather station, two-way windlass with wireless remote, hot water heater, Jabsco oil change system, and much more. Beautiful condition, ready for local or long-range cruising. Located in Anacortes - available mid-May. $135,000. buenavista45@gmail.com (509) 929-9936.

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GRAND SLAM 31’ SPORT FISHER The Grand Slam 31’ by Shamrock is a tenured Sport fishing machine -- Twin 210hp Cummins turbo diesels, 300gal fuel, trolling valves, tuna tower with Steering/Engine Controls aloft, 50gal live baitwell, outriggers and electric downriggers. Full Sunbrella and clear vinyl window enclosure. Furuno electronics package with 1kW sonar/fishfinder and much more.

Santa Cruz, CA Slip. www.GrandSlam31.com. email:srferth@earthlink.net 6166 www.48North.com

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1996 ALDEN MALABAR II SCHOONER Well built classic 42’ OD Schooner. Launched new in 1996. Engineless. Bronze fastened. 1 owner. Located in Monterey Bay, CA. $80,000 obo. Detailed info. at www.schoonervoyage.com 6008

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1982 CAPE DORY 25D Hull # 19. Good condition. Renovated interior.

Many other updates. Located in Olympia. $19,000.

Email: jalittooij@comcast.net 6177

1980 KIRBY 25 For sale to a loving sailor . . .1980 Kirby 25 sailboat, #127, the “Canadian J/24”. 1995 Marine Cradle Trailer , 9.9 Johnson, all electronics, etc . Moored at Delin Docks across from the Glass Museum in Tacoma. Moorage rights with reasonable rates transferable to new owner. $5,000 obo. Call Ben at (253) 576-7760.

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Specializing in Marine Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Cliff Valentine

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Partnerships CATALINA 1/3 PARTNERSHIP 1988 34’ Catalina. $15,000 Well maintained. Will be hauled for biannual bottom paint early May. Good opportunity for survey. Moored in Tacoma. Call Larry (253) 312-0228.

www.nwmarineair.com

We specialize in marine heat pumps, A/C systems, refrigeration, and watermakers.

We also carry an assortment of portable freezers and wine coolers for your entertainment needs on the go!

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CATALINA 310 PARTNERSHIP 2005 Catalina 310 in excellent shape. 1/3 or 1/2 share available in long-standing LLC partnership. Very well appointed and maintained. Moored in Gig Harbor.

Contact Tony at (253) 448-7761.

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swiftsure yachts The logbook for May 2017 Considered by many to be one of the most handsome craft afloat, the Pacific Seacraft/Crealock 37 also has a deserved reputation as being a very well built, offshore capable vessel.

The performance surprises, as this agile cutter rigged boat tracks well, is close winded, with a hull form that is kindly at sea. What sets Nanook apart is her level of fit and finish. You will be very hard pressed to find a Pacific Seacraft 37 in nicer condition. Pride of ownership is clearly evident. Nanook hits the sweet spot between age, condition and affordability, is well equipped, and is an obvious choice for a knowledgeable buyer looking for the “right” boat.

Nanook • 1999 Pacific Seacraft 37 $170,000

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1986 • $225,000 (shown); 1983 • $174,000

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2003•$390,000 (shown); 2005 • $375,000

Shannon PH 60 • 2014 • $1,095,000

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Hylas 46 • 2000 • $298,000

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1941 $475,000 2004 $2,850,000 1997 CAD $775,000 1990 $184,775 1989 $269,000 2010 $595,000 1973 $230,000 2005 $489,900 1984 $175,000 1984 $199,900 1993 $298,000 1998 $169,000 1984 $225,000 2004 $375,000 2006 $177,000

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Boat Type Yr Aux Price 27' Cascade 27 Hull#1 78 D 15,000

Broker Passion Yachts

Boat Type Yr Aux Price 31' Beneteau First 310 91 D 35,000

Broker Signature Yachts

27' Catalina

93 D

22,995

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

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27' Catalina

84 D

8,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

31' Beneteau Platinum 16 D 139,900

31' Beneteau Oceanis 16 D

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

27' Hunter 27

06 D

39,900

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

31' Cal Sloop

79 G

NW Yachtnet

81

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

27' Orion

82 D

52,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

31' Hanse 315

16 ~

~

28' Lancer w/Trailer

79 O

8,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

31' Jeanneau SO

02 D

58,000

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

28' Newport mkII

84 D

14,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

31' Hunter

O6 D

71,900

Passion Yachts

3

www.passion-yachts.com

76

29' C&C 29

77 D

12,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

32' Anastasia

78 D

34,900

29' J/88

17 D

~

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

32' Beneteau 32.2

07 D

78,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

30' Admiralty

06

35,000 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

32' Beneteau First

89 D

38,500

JK3Yachts

81

www.jk3yachts.com

3

30' Brewer Nimble

07 D

39,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

30' Bystedt

74 D

14,900

Passion Yachts

30' Cape Dory MK II 87 D

49,900

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

~ 18,000

Contact Page www.signature-yachts.com 81

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

32' Ericson

88 D 42,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.passion-yachts.com

76

32' Ericson

72 D 24,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.bellhaven.net

76

32' Gulf 32 PH

80 D

27,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

32' Westsail

75 D

45,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

39,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

30' Catalina

83 D 19,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

30' Catalina

87 D

23,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

32' Gulf Pilothouse

83 D

30' Catalina

78 D

12,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

33' Alerion

09 D 209,000 JK3Yachts

30' Catalina 30

80 D

19,800

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

33' Dragonfly 1000

95 D 120,000

Pac Cruising Yachts www.pacific-cruising.com

30' Catalina MkI

79 D

17,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

33' Hans Christian

85 D 109,500

NW Yachtnet

30' Etchells 22

71 ~

5,950

www.bellhaven.net

76

33' Hunter 33

O6 D

88,900

Passion Yachts

30' Fisher PH

75 D

74,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

33' Hunter 333

98 D

39,500

Marine Servicenter

30' Henderson

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

33' J/100

05 D 69,900 Swiftsure

www.marinesc.com

82

33' Legendary Yachts 00 D 180,000

Waterline Boats

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

97 G

42,000

Sail Northwest

30' Nonsuch Ultra 30 90 D

64,000

Marine Servicenter

30' S2 CC w/trailer 77/08 D

39,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

33' Nauticat 33 PH

84 D

65,000

30' Yankee

29,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

33' Nauticat PH

85 D 119,000

72 D

www.48North.com

May 2017

www.jk3yachts.com

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www.nwyachtnet.com

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www.passion-yachts.com

76

www.marinesc.com

82

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

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Boat Type 33' Pearson

Yr Aux Price Broker 86 D 19,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

Contact Page www.yachtfinders.biz 77

Boat Type 35' Carroll Marine

Yr Aux Price 99 D 59,900

Broker JK3Yachts

33' Tartan 101

16 D 195,000

Pac Cruising Yachts www.pacific-cruising.com

33' Yamaha

78 D

32,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

75

35' Catalina 355

14 D 189,900

Passion Yachts

76

35' Elan E4

17 D 268,090

Seattle Yachts

34' Beneteau 343/352 08 D

89,900

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

35' Ericson 35-2

71 G

12,000

Passion Yachts

34' C&C 34

79 D

27,500

Sail Northwest

34' C&C 34

79 D

24,900

Passion Yachts

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

35' Ericson MkII

69 ~

15,000

www.passion-yachts.com

76

35' Hinterhoeller

81 D

58,500

34' Cal

76 D

16,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

35' Island Packet

01 D 157,500

34' Crown

76 D 21,400 Yachtfinders/Wind

77

35' Island Packet 350 01 D 153,000

34' Dehler

16 D

34' Hans Christian

76 D

34' Islander

85 D 39,900 JK3Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

~ JK3Yachts 77,990

www.jk3yachts.com

Contact Page www.jk3yachts.com 3 www.passion-yachts.com

76

www.seattleyachts.com

71

www.passion-yachts.com

76

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.bellhaven.net

76

3

35' J/35

84 D

28,900

Waterline Boats

71

35' O'Day

86 D

45,000

West Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

35' Tartan

89 D

47,500

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

www.marinesc.com

82

36' Bavaria

12 D 149,500

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

36' C&C 34+

91 D

West Yachts

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

36' Cape George

89 D 150,000

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

34' Jeanneau 349

17 D 179,885

Marine Servicenter

34' Pacific seacraft

90 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

34' Red Wing

08 D 145,000

34' Sweden

84 D 59,500 Swiftsure

36' Cape George

75 D 109,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

34' TartanT34-C

78 D

34,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

36' Cape George 36

77 D

67,000

Marine Servicenter

34' X-Yachts

89 D

44,700

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

36' Cascade

80 D

35,500

35' Allied Seabreeze

71 D

53,000

Pac Cruising Yachts www.pacific-cruising.com

75

36' Cascade

88 D

35' Baba

80 D

55,900

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

72

36' Cascade

35' Bavaria Exclusive 99 D

85,000

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

36' Cascade 36

35' Beneteau First

11 D 165,000

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

36' Catalina

85 D 39,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

35' Beneteau O 35.1

17 D 195,500

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

36' Catalina 355

16 D 247,900

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

36' Catalina MK II

02 D

94,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

36' Catalina MkI

89 D

50,900

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

35' Beneteau Oceanis 16 D 35' Carroll Marine

76

99 D

74,000

~ 79,900

Swiftsure

Yachtfinders/Wind

May 2017

www.48North.com

89,900

www.bellhaven.net

76

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.bellhaven.net

76

(206) 547-2755

75

www.marinesc.com

82

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

29,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

79 D

39,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

80 D

20,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

www.yachtfinders.biz

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50’ KETTENBURG K50 ’62........ $174,000 “AKAMAI” Has been re-powered, re-rigged, and refinished. No expense was spared in the refit, and shows like a new boat now!

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49’ GOETZ TAYLOR ’97............ $179,950 “NUMBERS” a turn-key race machine with completely replaced electronics, electrical systems, running rigging & extensive sail inventory.

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39’ GULFSTAR Sailmaster MkII ’81.$87,000 “PANORMOS” An opportunity to acquire an upgraded Gulfstar.She was re-powered, in 2012, with an Electric Yacht Power System!

41’ KETTENBURG K41 ’67..........$39,500 “AVANTI” A fantastic day-sailer or comfortable over-nighter that turns heads wherever she goes.

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38’ IRWIN 38 MKII ’89..............$49,900 “EAGLE’S NEST” is a one owner vessel.

Health issues force the owner to part with her.

Performance cruiser or a perfect live aboard.

40’ BENETEAU Oceanis 400 ’93...$94,500 “MERMAID” is a '93 sloop which has been completely upgraded. Owner is selling because she wants to buy another boat!

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35’ Carroll Marine ID35 Turbo ’99 $79,900 “FRACTIONS” hull #38 is in exceptional condition, ready for the race course. Competitive both around the buoys and offshore.

34’ CROWN ’76.......................$21,400 “BORU” Is very well equipped for cruising by a couple or as a liveaboard. The design lives up to its standard for performance & cruising.

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32’ ERICSON ’72.....................$24,500 “QUERIDA” The exterior boasts all new canvas covers & all ports were replaced.

She's been constantly upgraded.

Boat Type 36' Gozzard

Yr Aux Price 86 D 129,000

36' Herreshoff Diddikai 46 D

27,500

30’ BREWER NIMBLE ’07...........$39,900 “EQUINOX” is well rigged for short-handed sailing and she deserves a new owner who will appreciate her sailing characteristics.

Brokerage Sail Listings

Broker Seacraft Yacht Sales

Contact Page (206) 547-2755 75

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

83 D 125,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

06 D 139,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.jk3yachts.com

3

38' Catalina 38

85 D

52,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

3

38' Coronet Elvstrom 79 D

59,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

38' Hans Christian

78 D

74,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

38' Hanse 385

14 D 246,500

JK3Yachts

38' Hunter

O7 D 129,900

08 D 239,000 JK3Yachts

36' Solaris Sunrise

93 2D

99,500

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

36' Union Cutter

80 D

29,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

37' Beneteau First

85 D

64,900

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

37' Beneteau First 375 85 D

59,000

Swiftsure

www.jk3yachts.com

3

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.signature-yachts.com

81

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

38' Ingrid 38 Cutter

76 D

39,500

Waterline Boats

www.signature-yachts.com

81

38' Irwin MkII

89 D

49,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

38' Moody CC

01 D 139,900

Signature Yachts West Yachts

06 D 130,000

37' Chance

74 D 34,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

37' Dehler

16 D

JK3Yachts

37' Endeavour

78 D

37' Express

67 D 59,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

37' Hunter 37

89 D

~ JK3Yachts

49,900

www.jk3yachts.com

Signature Yachts

37' C&C 115

NW Yachtnet Passion Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

38' Morgan

85 D

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

38' Nauticat PH

85 D 139,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

www.jk3yachts.com

3

38' Nauticat PH

76 D

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

7

www.jk3yachts.com

3

www.nwyachtnet.com

~ 35,000

38' Sabre 386

06 D 210,000

JK3Yachts

77

38' Shannon Ketch

81 D

86,000

NW Yachtnet

www.passion-yachts.com

76

39' Beneteau 390

90 D

59,000

www.marinesc.com

82

39' Beneteau 393

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.marinesc.com

82

https://waterlineboats.com/

www.yachtfinders.biz

37' Island Packet 370 08 D 275,000

Marine Servicenter

37' Roberts Steel Ctr 91 D

49,950

West Yachts

37' Tartan 37

78 D

49,500

Marine Servicenter

38' Alajuela 38

77 D

55,000

Waterline Boats

38' Alerion

06 D 249,000 JK3Yachts

38' Baltic 38 DP

85 D 109,500

NW Yachtnet

38' Bavaria

03 D 134,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

Contact Page www.signature-yachts.com 81

38' C&C 115

36' Sabre

27,900

Broker Signature Yachts

38' Bristol 38.8

83 D 34,900 JK3Yachts

~

Yr Aux Price 17 D 232,500

77

36' Morgan

37' Beneteau Oceanis 17 D

Boat Type 38' Beneteau O

73

79 D 39,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

17 D 227,500

30’ CATALINA MKI ’79...............$17,900 “SANCIA”Has been well maintained by current owners. You'll find the interior shows very little wear for a boat of this vintage.

www.yachtfinders.biz

36' Islander

37' Beneteau O

30’ CATALINA ’83....................$19,900 “VALIANT” Here is a bargain priced Catalina 30 with a diesel engine, roller furling head sail and a wheel that is in good condition.

www.jk3yachts.com

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

O2 D 124,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

39' C&C

73 D

28,500

NW Yachtnet

39' Cal 392

80 D

65,000

Waterline Boats

70

39' Catalina 385

12 D 209,900

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

(206) 547-2755

75

3

39' Farr 39 C/R

96 D 109,000

Sail Northwest

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

39' Fast Passsage

78 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

72

39' Gulfstar

81 D 87,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.48North.com

May 2017

99,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

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Yr Aux Price

39' Hallberg Rassy

00 D 236,000

Swiftsure

39' Jeanneau 39i

08 D 178,900

Marine Servicenter

62,500

Waterline Boats

39' Nauticat PH

96 D 184,500

39' Shearwater

90 D 198,000 Swiftsure

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Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

40' Steel Pilothouse

99 D 129,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales Passion Yachts

82

40' Valiant

77 D

70

40' Valiant

77 D 79,000 Swiftsure

www.marinesc.com

82

40' Valiant 40

77 D

Marine Servicenter

www.swiftsureyachts.com

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

www.signature-yachts.com

81

41' Beneteau 411

99 D

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

94,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

41' Beneteau 411

01 D 119,900

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

81

41' Beneteau O 41

12 D 215,000

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

www.marinesc.com

82

41' Beneteau O 41

98 D 109,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

41' C-T PH Ketch

76 D

29,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

72

41' Cheoy Lee Offshore 77 D

89,500

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

76

41' Columbia

72 D 34,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

41' Formosa Ketch

76 D

59,900 ~

40' C&C

02 D 169,500

Marine Servicenter

40' Caliber 40 LRC

96 D 179,500

Swiftsure

40' Catalina

05 D 179,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

40' Catalina 400

95 D 124,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

40' Catalina 400 MKII 04 D 175,000

Waterline Boats

40' CS Yacht

88 D

Marine Servicenter

40' Elan Impression

17 D 269,973

Seattle Yachts

40' Hinckley

70 D 139,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

40' Hunter 40.5

93 D

West Yachts

40' J/120

01 D 159,900 JK3Yachts

40' J/120

94 D 119,000

40' J/122

07 D 315,000 JK3Yachts

87 D 149,500

83 D 55,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.marinesc.com

82

41' Hanse 415

16 D

71

41' Hunter 41 DS

05 D 159,000

Waterline Boats

(206) 285-9563

72

41' Kettenburg K41

67 D

39,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.west-yachts.com

73

41' Newport

83 D

38,900

Passion Yachts

3

41' Sceptre

89 D 180,000

2

41' Sweden

85 D 114,900

NW Yachtnet

www.jk3yachts.com

3

41' Sydney

96 D 119,000 JK3Yachts

www.marinesc.com

82

42' Bavaria

99 D 164,900

West Yachts

74

42' Beneteau 423

O5 D 159,500

Passion Yachts

(206) 285-9563

72

42' Catalina

04 D 169,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

42' Cheoy Lee

82 D 107,000

Marine Servicenter

77

42' Colvin Gazelle

10 D

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

42' Hallberg Rassy

83 D 174,000

(206) 285-9563

72

42' Hallberg Rassy

86 D 225,000

www.jk3yachts.com www.sailnorthwest.com

Marine Servicenter

www.swiftsureyachts.com

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales Swiftsure

40' Panda by Ta Shing 85 D 149,000

West Yachts

40' S&S Loki

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

78

53 D

49,500

Passion Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

Sail Northwest

40' Olson

94,900

www.signature-yachts.com

Signature Yachts

40' Norseman 400

82

17 D 299,900

93 D

55,000

74

www.marinesc.com

17 D 319,900

40' Beneteau Oceanis 11 D 164,900

80 D

76

41' Beneteau 41.1

40' Beneteau O 40

40' Kalik

www.passion-yachts.com www.swiftsureyachts.com

41' Beneteau 41.1

Signature Yachts

86 D 119,000 Swiftsure

Marine Servicenter

75

76

98,500

14 D 289,000

82,000

Page

(206) 547-2755

74

94 D

40' Jeanneau 409

49,900

Contact

www.bellhaven.net

40' Beneteau 400

40' Jonmeri

Broker

www.marinesc.com

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

98,000

Page

https://waterlineboats.com/

40' Bali 4.0 Catamaran 15 D 277,000

69,800

Seattle Boatworks................................ 43 Seattle Sailing Club............................. 29 Seattle Yachts....................................... 71 Seaview Boatyard................................. 37 Seventh Wave Marine......................... 49 Signature Yachts.................................. 81 South Sound Swap Meet..................... 20 Sterling Marine.................................... 54 Swiftsure Race...................................... 55 Swiftsure Yachts................................... 74 UK Sails............................................... 47 Ullman Sails........................................ 53 Waterline Boats................................... 70 West Marine Rigging............................. 9 West Yachts.......................................... 73 Whidbey Island Race Week................. 57 Wichard............................................... 11 Yachtfinders/Windseakers.................... 77 Yager Sails & Canvas........................... 18 Youth Sailing Open House.................. 22

Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type

39' Marcos 39 Cutter 81 D

Broker

Haven Boatworks................................. 38 Iverson’s Design Dodgers..................... 44 Jan’s Photos.......................................... 51 JK3 Yachts.............................................. 3 Lee Sails............................................... 44 Leukemia Cup...................................... 23 Mahina Offshore Expeditions.............. 38 Marine Servicenter.............................. 82 NW Yachtnet.com................................. 7 Pacific Cruising Yachts & Charters..... 75 Passion Yachts...................................... 76 Port Ludlow Marina............................. 21 Port of Friday Harbor........................... 43 Port of Seattle................................ 12, 31 Port Townsend Rigging........................ 49 Rosario Resort...................................... 19 Sail Northwest....................................... 2 Sail Sand Point.................................... 33 Scan Marine......................................... 22 Scanmar International, Inc................. 18 Seacraft Yacht Sales............................. 75

www.yachtfinders.biz

May 2017

www.48North.com

29,990

JK3Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz www.passion-yachts.com

77 76

www.jk3yachts.com

3

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.passion-yachts.com

76

Pac CruisingYachts www.pacific-cruising.com

75

www.nwyachtnet.com www.jk3yachts.com

7 3

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.passion-yachts.com

76

(206) 547-2755

75

www.marinesc.com

82

www.west-yachts.com

73

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type 42' Hunter Passage

Yr Aux Price 03 D 134,500

Broker Yachtfinders/Wind

Contact Page www.yachtfinders.biz 77

Boat Type 46' Kanter Atlantic

Yr Aux Price 88 D 99,900

Broker Yachtfinders/Wind

42' Hunter Passage

93 D 107,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

46' Spindrift CC

84 D 149,900

Passion Yachts

42' Jeanneau 42DS

07 D 199,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

46' Swan

84 D 239,000 Swiftsure

42' Maple Leaf

76 D

64,900

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

46' Tartan 4600

04 D 340,000

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

42' MaxCat Shell

OO

44,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

46' Tartan 4600

97 D 240,000

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

42' Nauticat PH

04 D 349,500

Marine Servicenter

www.seattleyachts.com

71

42' Roberts PH

94 D 119,000

Swiftsure

(206) 285-9563

72

42' Wauquiez Cent

85 D 139,999

NW Yachtnet

www.jk3yachts.com

3

43' Atkins

02 D 175,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

43' Bali 4.3 Catamaran 15 D 357,000

46' Tayana Pilot House 13 D 425,000

Seattle Yachts

74

47' Beneteau 47.7

05 D 210,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

47' Beneteau 473

05 D 169,500

JK3Yachts

(206) 547-2755

75

47' Beneteau O 473

05 D 219,900

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

www.bellhaven.net

76

47' Jeanneau 479

17 D 409,838

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

47' Southerly 145

78 D 199,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

www.signature-yachts.com

81

47' Stevens

84 D 175,000 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

47' Valiant

84 D 235,000 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

48' Amel Maramu Ktch 84 D 138,900

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

48' Beneteau O 48

17 D 477,500

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

www.marinesc.com

43' Beneteau O

09 D 194,900

Signature Yachts

43' Beneteau Sense

12 D 315,000

NW Yachtnet

43' Hallberg Rassy

05 D 375,000

Swiftsure

43' Hans Christian

78 D

69,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

43' Jeanneau 43 DS

03 D 184,900

Marine Servicenter

82

48' C&C

73 D 230,000 Swiftsure

43' Perry

77 D 199,950 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

48' Cust. Schooner

86 D

43' Polaris Cutter

78 D

84,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

76

48' J/145

02 D 389,000

43' Schucker 430 PH 79 D

62,500

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

48' J/145

03 D 297,500 Swiftsure

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

49' 8 Meter

37 ~ 187,500

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

49' Goetz/Tatlor

97 D 179,950 Yachtfinders/Wind

NW Yachtnet Swiftsure

44' Bruce Roberts

93 D

49,500

Marine Servicenter

44' Bruce Rbts Offshore 81 D

69,000

Waterline Boats

44' Jeanneau 44DS

17 D 339,483

44' Morris

94 D 459,000 Swiftsure

44' Peterson Alum.

77 D

49,000

99,500

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.marinesc.com

82

49' Jeanneau SO 49P 07 D 349,500 49' Outremer

10 D 595,000 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.marinesc.com

82

550' Dubbel & Jesse

89 D 269,000

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

74

50' Flying Dutchman 78 D

www.marinesc.com

82

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.bellhaven.net

76

www.signature-yachts.com

81

51' Alden Skye Ketch 80 D 178,500

www.swiftsureyachts.com

West Yachts

17 D 395,500

Signature Yachts

45' Besteaver ST

11 D 625,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

45' Brewer ketch

78 D

79,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

45' Hanse 455

15 D

~

JK3Yachts

Marine Servicenter Swiftsure

49,500

Marine Servicenter

50' Kettenburg K50

62 D 174,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

50' Lavranos

90 D 184,775 Swiftsure

(206) 547-2755

75

51' Bakewell-White 02 D 350,000 JK3Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

51' Ben Seaborn RS

56 D

www.jk3yachts.com

3

52' Santa Cruz

99 D 495,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

67,500

Signature Yachts

45' Herreshoff

82 D 224,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

53' Hallberg Rassy

03 D 485,000

Swiftsure

97 D 139,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

53' Spencer Ketch

73 D 150,000

West Yachts

45' Hunter CC

06 D 214,000

Signature Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

54' Hunter

82 D 95,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

45' Jeanneau 45DS

10 D 294,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

55' Nelson / Marek

09 D 349,000

JK3Yachts

45' Jeanneau SO

06 D 240,000

Pac Cruising Yachts www.pacific-cruising.com

75

56' Bob Perry

95 D 495,000

JK3Yachts

45' Jeanneau SO45

06 D 240,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

56' Herreshoff Schner 56 D 215,000

Waterline Boats

45' Malo 45 Classic

05 D 489,900

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

60' Farr PH

97 D 775,000

Swiftsure

45' Passport 456 CC 04 d 375,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

60' Mariner

78 D 800,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

46' Beneteau

97 D 144,900

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

72

60' Shannon

14 D 1,095,000 Swiftsure

46' Cecil Lange

76 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

62' Deerfoot

82 D 349,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

46' Garcia Passoa

93 D 298,000

88 D 298,000

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

64' Roberts PH 64

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

65' MacGreagor Mod 84 D

99,000

www.swiftsureyachts.com

Marine Servicenter

45' Hunter

Waterline Boats

2

70

Marine Servicenter

Swiftsure

72

www.sailnorthwest.com

Sail Northwest

82

45' Beneteau O

69,500

74

(206) 285-9563

www.marinesc.com

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

46' Garden Porpoise 71 D

www.swiftsureyachts.com

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

https://waterlineboats.com/

45' Bali 4.5 Catamaran 15 D 412,000

49,000

74

82

Bellhaven Yacht Sales

44' Beneteau First 44.7 06 D 177,000

76

www.marinesc.com

86 D 62,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

84 D 169,000

www.passion-yachts.com www.swiftsureyachts.com

www.swiftsureyachts.com

43' Beneteau

43' Slocum Cutter

Contact Page www.yachtfinders.biz 77

www.marinesc.com www.jk3yachts.com

3 81

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.jk3yachts.com

3

www.jk3yachts.com

3

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

www.marinesc.com

82

Marine Servicenter Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

98 D 169,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

66' Gorbon

97 D 845,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

46' Hallberg Rassy

00 D 348,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

68' Nelson Marek

84 D 229,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

46' Hunter

00 D 139,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

73' Manuel Campos

41 D 475,000

Swiftsure

46' Hylas

00 D 310,000 Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

78' Cheoy Lee

88 D 449,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

46' J-Boat

00 D 327,500

46' J/46

00 D 315,000 JK3Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

46' Jeanneau 45.2

00 D 189,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

46' Jeanneau 469

15 D 389,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

(206) 285-9563

82

www.signature-yachts.com

46' Grand Soleil

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

74

www.yachtfinders.biz

2 77

(206) 285-9563

72

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

(206) 547-2755

75

72

www.48North.com

May 2017

79

Brokerage Trawler Listings

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

Boat Type

Yr Aux Price

21' Chaparral

99 G

12,900

Marine Servicenter

Broker

www.marinesc.com

Contact

Page

82

40' BC Forest Svc.

32 1D

21' Wellcraft 220

15 G

69,896

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

40' Custom Trawler

83 D 199,999

22' Wellcraft 232

15 G

84,891

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

41' Back Cove

22' Wellcraft 232

15 G

76,866

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

41' Camano Trawler

25' Devlin Surf Scoter 01 D

98,000

West Yachts

49,500

Broker

Waterline Boats

70

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

15 ~ 685,000

JK3 Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

06 1D 309,900

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.west-yachts.com

73

42' Bracewell SprtFish 10 D 349,900

Seattle Yachts

14 D 118,500

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

42' Californian Trawler 77 2D

74,000

Waterline Boats

25' Ranger Tug

12 D 115,000

Swiftsure

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

42' Carver 4207

86 ~

89,900

26' Aquasport 275

04 O

50,000

JK3 Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

42' Devlin Sockeye

27' Rinker Fiesta Vee 04 ~

34,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

27' SeaSport Navigator 93 G

79,500

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

28' Bayliner 2859

94 ~

18,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

28' Bayliner Discovery 09 ~

44,000

West Yachts

28' Cutwater

15 ~ 165,000

West Yachts

28' Tiara 2900

04 ~

60,000

JK3 Yachts

30' Bertram FB

84 D

44,000

30' Maple Bay

98 ~

5,990

30' Robalo

08 O 125,000

JK3 Yachts

31' Bertram

82 ~ 125,000

JK3 Yachts

31' Camano Troll

00 D 107,500

Waterline Boats

31' Helmsman Trawler 15 D 265,000

Waterline Boats

31' Tiara Flybridge

89 G

48,000

NW Yachtnet

32' Grand Banks

78 D

75,000

Bellhaven

32' Grand Banks 32

74 D

39,500

Waterline Boats

32' Maple Bay

01 D 109,000

32' Nordic Tuf

90 D 125,000

32' Nordic Tug

01 D 165,000 38,000

Page

NW Yachtnet

25' Ranger Tug

32' Trojan Sport Fisher 77 D

Contact https://waterlineboats.com/

www.seattleyachts.com

71

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

00 D 420,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

42' Grand Banks

70 D

79,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

82

42' Grand Banks

87 D 199,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

42' Hi-Star Aft Cabin 87 2D

99,000

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.west-yachts.com

73

42' Lien Hwa Sundeck 86 2D

94,900

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.west-yachts.com

73

42' Vantare 42 Aft Cab 42 2D

99,500

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.jk3yachts.com

3

43' Albin 43 Trawler

89 2D 117,500

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

43' Fathom Element

11 D 385,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

43' Fathom Element

17 D

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

www.jk3yachts.com

3

43' Helmsman Trawler 17 1D 495,010

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.jk3yachts.com

3

43' Viking Yachts

06 D 249,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

44' DeFever

83 D 139,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

44' Gulfstar MY

78 D

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

44' Nimbus 405 Coupe 17 D 776,679

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

www.bellhaven.net

76

44' Ocean Alexander 82 D

64,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

44' Tollycraft

88 ~ 149,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

45' CHB

84 D

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

46' Nielson Trawler

81 D 299,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

73

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

47' Bayliner 4788

95 D 188,500

Bellhaven

www.bellhaven.net

76

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

47' Bayliner 4788

94 D 179,500

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71 71

CALL

95,000

99,500

32' Coastal Craft 320 02 D 185,000

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

47' Diesel Duck

06 D 599,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

33' Chris Craft Classic 48 D

62,900

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

48' Nova PH

90 D 139,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

33' Wellcraft 330

00 D

99,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

2

48' TriStar Trawler

80 D 185,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9563

72

34' CHB Trawler

77 D

39,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

49' DeFever PH

04 D 499,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

34' Glacier Bay 3470 05 D 139,900

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

49' Elling E4

08 D 399,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

34' Sea Ray 340

86 ~

28,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

49' Integrity PH

05 D 495,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

34' Tollycraft

72 D

14,900

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

50' CTF Trawler

13 D 669,500

Bellhaven

www.bellhaven.net

76

36' Carver 356

04 ~ 135,000

JK3 Yachts

www.jk3yachts.com

3

50' Northwest

09 D 895,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

36' Grand Banks

73 D

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

51' Wm.Garden

64 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

75

www.seattleyachts.com

71

52' DeFever Euro

16 D 1,240,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

www.seattleyachts.com

71

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

52,000

36' Seahorse Marine 11 D 265,000

Seattle Yachts

36' Tiara 3600

88,000

90 ~

99,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

52' DeFever PH

92 D 249,000

Seattle Yachts

36' Universal Trawler 86 D

44,900

Marine Servicenter

www.marinesc.com

82

52' Nordlund 52 PH

70 D

Waterline Boats

www.seattleyachts.com

71

55' Ocean Alexander 83 D 299,500

NW Yachtnet

www.bellhaven.net

76

55' Symbol 55 PH

1994 2D 329,500

Waterline Boats

56' Carver Voyager

04 D 529,000

36' Vicem Windsor

09 D 279,000

Seattle Yachts

36' Willard Vega

63 D

Bellhaven

37' Back Cove

14 ~ 445,000

JK3 Yachts

37' Bertram

91 D 130,000

West Yachts

37' Cobalt 373

09 TG 275,000

Signature Yachts

37' Fountaine Pajot

05 D 239,500

NW Yachtnet

37' Lord Nelson Tug

88 D 134,500

Marine Servicenter

37' Nordic Tug

07 D 375,000

37' Nordic Tug

06 D 359,000

88,500

37' Sea Ray Sundancer 12 D 269,000

99,500

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.jk3yachts.com

3

www.west-yachts.com

73

59' Compass Yachts 01 D 450,000

JK3 Yachts

www.signature-yachts.com

81

59' Selene

08 D 1,295,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

www.jk3yachts.com

3

(206) 285-9563

72

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

60' Sather Brothers

78 D 395,000

Bellhaven

www.bellhaven.net

76

www.marinesc.com

82

65' Realships

98 D 659,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

66' Cheoy Lee LRC

91 D 250,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

70' Jensen Expedition 04

www.swiftsureyachts.com

74

www.marinesc.com

82

76' President Legend 04 D 1,795,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

www.yachtfinders.biz

77

78' Converted Tug

1890 D 184,000

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70 73

Marine Servicenter

D 2,850,000

Swiftsure

37' Ttrojan

86 ~ 49,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Barry Farrell

74 D 119,000

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

78' Spephens MY

70 D 250,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

38' Mariner 38 Seville 09 D 259,000

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

92' Broward

84 D 450,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

7

38' Nimbus 365 Coupe 16 D 489,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

93' Palmer

89 D 695,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

38' Trojan Sea Voyager 68 G

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

100' Steel Navy Tug

44 D 179,000

Waterline Boats

https://waterlineboats.com/

70

www.marinesc.com

82

49,500

39' Californian Nav

01 D 179,900

Marine Servicenter

39' Kadey Krogen

00 D 369,000

Seattle Yachts

www.seattleyachts.com

71

39' Tiara 3900

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38' Moody CC '01.................. $139,900

40' Beneteau 400 '94............... $94,500

40' Beneteau Oceanis '11....... $164,900

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45' Hunter CC '06.................. $199,000

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2018 Jeanneau 419 #72924: $279,878 Arriving - SAVE $12,750

2018 Lagoon 42 #205: $578,484 Arriving - SAVE $28,925

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40' Valiant '77............... $82,000

38' Nauticat MS '85.... $139,000

38' Coronet-Elvstrom..... $52,500

38' Catalina '85............. $61,500

36' Cape George '77..... $67,000

35' Niagara '81............. $58,500

35' Island Packet 350 '01.. $157,500

39' Nauticat PH '96..... $184,500

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37' Island Packet 370 '08.$275,000 54' Jeanneau Yacht 54 '16........ SOLD 50' Flying Dutchman '78....... Pending 49' Jeanneau 49p '07..........$349,500 45' Jeanneau DS '10............$294,500 45' Jeanneau SO '06...............Pending 44' Bruce Roberts PH '93......$49,500 41' Jeanneau 419 '17............... SOLD 42' Beneteau First '83............... SOLD 42' Jeanneau DS '07...............Pending 40' CS Yacht '89.................... Pending 38' Nauticat MS '76.............. Pending 36' Cascade '80.....................$20,000 33' Hunter 33.3 '98............... Pending 32' C&C 99 '02........................ SOLD 20' Laser SB3.... CLOSE OUT $24,500