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34 HEAVEN ON EARTH A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN PRINCESS LOUISA 38 LIFE IN 240 INCHES

LIVING ABOARD A FLICKA 42 BIG, BURLY AND BEAUTIFUL

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FEATURES 34 Heaven on Earth

A family adventure to the wondrous Princess Louisa Inlet.

CONTENTS

By Andy Cross

38 Life in 240 Inches

The realities and rationale of living aboard a 20’ Flicka.

By Joshua Wheeler

42 Big, Burly, and Beautiful

The iconic maxi yacht, Atalanta, heads offshore again in 2019.

By Kurt Hoehne

46 48° North Boat Test: RS 21

A fun and fast new design that prioritizes stability and ease.

By Joe Cline

COLUMNS 23 Artist’s View – Secrets of the Salish Sea

Eelgrass Meadows: Delicate, essential wildlife havens.

By Larry Eifert

24 Local Cruisers Abroad

Kent Powley and Cathy Sherwood are in the Galápagos.

By Kurt Hoehne

26 Halcyon Wandering

Single-handing together through the Panama Canal.

By Becca Guillote

28 Galley Essentials with Amanda Vegan guest galley on Savannah Breeze.

By Amanda Swan Neal

30 How-To: Love Thy Diesel, Part I

Diesel care begins with a proper pre-start checklist.

By Alex and Jack Wilken

32 Lessons Learned Cruising

A discussion about discretion when sharing your plans.

By Jamie and Behan Gifford

48 48° North Race Report

Three Tree Point, Carol Pearl Blakely Rock Benefit, PSSR Small, Tulip Regatta, and Southern Straits.

ON THE COVER: Alice Hoffer, daughter of one of the owners of Atalanta, checks the gear at the top of elegant maxi’s mast during a recent race to Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Louis Hoffer.

THIS PAGE: Photo by Jan Anderson

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Editor UNITE THE NORTH(WEST)

Forgive the shameless Game of Thrones reference – ubiquitous cultural moments like the one that’s unfolding before our eyes with that show feel few and far between in today’s diverse media landscape. Nonetheless, it’s the possibility of strengthening sailing community ties across a national border that’s been front of mind for a few weeks; even more than the cooperation between Houses Stark, Targaryen, and Lannister. This editorial is not really about Whidbey Island Race Week’s move to Point Roberts in 2020 (the announcement is on page 17), but it is inspired by it. While that reality is thrilling for some and disappointing for others, for me it has sparked excitement at the idea of bringing together the American and Canadian sailors of our region in ways that build a tighter community than the one that presently exists.

I always think of our regional sailing community as one big entity, made up of smaller unique activity centers – the way neighborhoods in a city can have characteristics all their own while still being a part of a greater whole. I’ve never noticed any animus between Canadian and American sailors of the Salish Sea and its adjacent waters. My experience has been quite the opposite, in fact – Canadian sailors have always been welcoming, fun loving, and hardy. While I have really appreciated the Canadian sailors I’ve had the good fortune to meet, I wouldn’t say I’ve gotten to know many of them enough to count them as part of my personal sailing circle. Certainly there are exceptions to this rule; however, I believe there is room to grow.

Historically, there were hotly contested trophies between the yacht clubs in British Columbia and Washington. Many of these were yacht club challenges in which sailors represented their home yacht clubs instead of sailing for themselves, something that provided everyone with understandable pride. Pacific International Yachting Association (PIYA) used to sponsor one event per year that rotated between Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, and Bellingham; and these events drew enormous participation. In recent years, there have been fewer large international gatherings where Salish Sea sailors have had a chance to meet, make connections, and engage in a neighborly cultural exchange on land and sea.

The Swifture International Yacht Race, which takes place later this month, continues to set the bar as the year’s largest event in terms of participation, and it also boasts a fairly even split between American and Canadian boats. It is, and will remain, a perennial favorite and is currently the best version of a big neighborhood get together. The challenge with Swiftsure as the vehicle for community building is that everything happens so fast and boats don’t finish at the same time, so there’s not much social time for community building.

As you can tell, I think the most exciting inroads will be less about competition and prestige than they are about making connections and fueling our mutual passion for sailing the waters we share and love so deeply. I credit this community with drawing me in and even more so with keeping me invested and stoked on all things sailing. The prospect of seeing that community better support others in a similar way is like a drug.

Meeting new people and seeing boats we don’t normally see keeps sailing fun – and that’s what it’s all about! Whether it is at Swiftsure this year, Point Roberts next year, or any of the myriad group cruising events that bridge our border, we’re building a sailor army that could crush the Night King.

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Letters Dieter Creitz Representin’ USA!

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Engineered to be Serviced Easily!

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Hi Joe – We have just returned from Algarrobo Chile! Dieter qualified to sail in this event last November at the USODA Midwinter Spring Team qualifier. He finished 11th at the event, joining the top 15 sailors out of 200 to represent USA.

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He had a great time! We had a great time! Dieter stayed in housing with all of the other competitors. We hardly saw him.

The hosting Yacht Club – Cofradia Nautica Del Pacifico – put on a great regatta from the stellar race committee to the afterhours parents’ party complete with an Opti full of beers on ice.

Their attention to every detail was noticeable.

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The schedule was two days fleet racing and one day team racing, followed by two more days fleet racing. There was great wind on day one. Dieter had 2 top ten finishes in the 3 races held that day. The team racing day was really windy.

Team racing is new for Dieter and he learned a lot. Dieter finished 48th out of 170. We are very proud of him.

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I brought the last three issues of 48° North to leave on a coffee table at the club. It was fun watching parents from other countries pour over them.

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Letters

Inspiring the Next Generation of Sailors

Good afternoon Mr. Cline, My name is Ally Fuller. I just wanted to give some feedback and let you know my son Adam enjoyed the sailing and nautical info on your page, www.48north.com/sailing-links.

He recently did a project about the British navy, and the age of discovery, and learned about seafaring and ship building. It really got him hooked on sailing! He's been doing quite a bit of research during his free time, he had mentioned your page a few times, and I thought you'd be glad to hear!

Adam has struggled to find hobbies and subjects that interest him lately, so I was thrilled when he expressed an interest in sailing and boating! We are hopefully going to get him some sailing lessons.

Thanks again for encouraging Adam's interest in the high seas!

Best, Alexandra Fuller

Response to 48° North’s Digital Announcement about Whidbey Island Race Week’s Move to Point Roberts Olaf Wypior: That’s awesome, can’t wait to go. Who needs crew?

Gerard Obbema: It was Quentessence’s home for four months in 2015, not sure if it will deliver the same winds as Coupeville.

Vince Townrow: That is a great choice.

Tim Knight Great idea, it’s not like we have never waited for wind in Penn Cove, or tide to get in and out of the marina, etc., etc. There is no perfect venue, so kudos to everyone that is trying to make racing more accessible and, for Canadians, a lot easier and cheaper to attend, I hope everyone makes an attempt to support this event...

George Lloyd: Whidbey Island Race week moves up to 49 degrees North... it just won’t be the same.

Laurie Anna Kaplan: This is a surprise! Didn’t realize Point Roberts was in the running. It’s a new era!

Change to the SARC: J/Fest J/Fest has been changed to June 22 and 23, 2019 (it was originally scheduled for June 15 and 16).

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E Seattle YC Opening Day www.seattleyachtclub.org

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R Race to the Straits Presented by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club www.styc.org

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R Hobie Fleet Race, Cultus Lake, BC www.hobie.org

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R Mark Meyer Race (free) Presented by Seattle Yacht Club www.seattleyachtclub.org

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R Duck Dodge Begins The beginning of summer fun on Lake Union. Theme: Committee Appreciation www.duckdodge.org

7-28 C Rookie Rally Learn to Race CYC Seattle gives you a fun and educational intro into the world of sailboat racing, www.cycseatte.org 9-12 R Oregon Offshore Presented by CYC Portland www.cycportland.org 9,16,30 C Women’s Learn to Race An opportunity for women to learn to race, improve their skills, and build camaraderie, www.cycseattle.org 11

R Round Lummi Island Race Presented by Bellingham Yacht Club www.byc.org

11-12 R Mallory Cup (High School DoubleHanded National Championship) Hosted by Sail Sand Point www.sailsandpoint.org 11-12 R Vashon Island, Tri Island #2 Second in the three-part series www.seattleyachtclub.org 11-12 R Thetis Island Regatta (VIRS 3) Presented by Maple Bay Yacht Club www.mbyc.bc.ca 11-20 C Captain’s License Course in Sequim American Marine Training www.americanmarinetc.com 13-24 C Captain’s License Class, Tacoma Contact Flagship Maritime, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 14

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C Sea Safety and Survival Workshop Emergency drills for commercial sailors and charter captains. At Gig Harbor Boat Shop, sfisken@uw.edu R Duck Dodge – Game of Thrones Night Summer fun on Lake Union. www.duckdodge.org

16-19 E Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show 300 boats, new and pre-owned in the PNW’s modern maritime mecca www.anacortesboatandyachtshow.com 17

t Sailing the Atlantic with Alan Johnson aboard S/V Jarana Presented by Puget Sound Cruising Club at North Seattle College, 7:30pm www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org

18-19 R Round Whidbey Island Race Presented by Oak Harbor Yacht Club www.ohyc.org

18-19 E RS 21 Demo Day, Seattle Get out sailing on an exciting new boat design courtesy of West Coast Sailing, at Sail Sand Point. jake@westcoastsailing.net 19

E Seattle YC Foundation Annual Fundraiser Open to the public (with minimum donation). Support an organization committed to ensuring the next generation loves being on the water.

4pm at SYC Elliott Bay Outstation www.seattleyachtclub.org

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C First Aid at Sea Workshop Learn to treat hypothermia, near drowning, and other incidents on the water. At Gig Harbor Boat Shop sfisken@uw.edu

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R Duck Dodge – Smells Like...Teen Spirit Night Summer fun on Lake Union. www.duckdodge.org

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C First Aid at Sea Workshop Learn to treat hypothermia, near drowning, and other incidents. At Fisherman’s Terminal in Seattle. sfisken@uw.edu

31-2 R Classic Mariners’ Regatta Presented by Port Townsend Sailing Association and NW Maritime Center www.nwmaritime.org 31-2 R BMW Lasqueti Island Regatta Presented by Schooner Cover Yacht Club and including a challenging 41-mile course around Lasqueti Island. www.scya.ca 31-2 R Seventy48 Human Powered race from Tacoma to Port Townsend, NW Maritime Center www.nwmaritime.org 31-2 E Signature Yachts All-Fleet Rendezvous A fun-filled weekend in Poulsbo!

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R Blake Island, Tri Island #3 Third in the three-part series www.seattleyachtclub.org

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C About Boating Safely (Bainbridge) Taught by USCG Auxiliary. Get WA State Boaters Card, (206)842-2306x118 www.biparks.org,

1-15 R VanIsle360 A 14-day race around Vancouver Island www.vanisle360.com

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R Race to Alaska Begins Tracker junkies unite for the phenomenon that is this non-motorized race from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, NW Maritime Center www.r2ak.com

3-14 C Captain’s License Class, Tacoma Contact Flagship Maritime, www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 8

R Leukemia Cup Regatta Hosted by Elliott Bay Marina, this popular event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It’s a great sailing event for a fabulous cause. www.leukemiacup.org/wa

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E Shilshole Boat Fest Seas the Bay event for current and future mariners with free boat rides and kid’s mini-lessons. riley.s@portseattle.org

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R 43rd Desert Regatta presented by Columbia Basin Sailing Club open to trailerable boats with Portsmouth number www.cbsc.info

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R Keelboat One Design Regatta Presented by Bellingham Yacht Club www.byc.org

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R Downtown Sailing Series Begins Casual racing and party at Elliott Bay Marina. www.downtownsailingseries.com

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R STYC Three Buoy Fiasco You choose the order in which you round! Presented by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club, www.styc.org

15-16 E Bell Harbor’s Classic Weekend Brought to you by the Pacific Northwest Classic Yacht Association and the Port of Seattle riley.s@portseattle.org 15-24 C Captain’s License Course in Sequim American Marine Training www.americanmarinetc.com 17

t Aspiring and Inspiring Sarah Scott Supportive stories and project pictures from her Rawson 30 rebuilt, presented

by Puget Sound Cruising Club at North Seattle College, 7:30pm www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org

22-23 R J/Fest Note DATE CHANGE from originally published SARC. Presented by CYC Seattle www.cycseattle.org 28-30 R RS Aero North Americans presented by Columbia Gorge Racing Association www.cgra.org

July 2019 23-37 R Whidbey Island Race Week Race, party, and play one more time in Oak Harbor. Relive the great memories and make some new ones before the event moves to Point Roberts in 2020! www.48north.com/rally

August 2019 3-10 E 48° North/Ullman Sails Cascadia Cruising Rally, beginning and ending in Anacortes, headed to the Gulf Islands. www.48north.com/rally M AY 2 0 1 9

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Events Begin Your Adventure at Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show The Pacific Northwest’s Newest and Fastest Growing Boat Show After a highly successful launch of the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show in 2018, hopes are running high for the upcoming show that runs May 16-19, 2019 at the Port of Anacortes’ Cap Sante Marina, one of region’s most popular boating areas.

This year’s show is projected to have more than 300 boats on display. The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce have teamed up once again to produce the event and “there is strong energy from exhibitors,” according to Katie McPhail, the NMTA’s Boat Show Director.

At the show, attendees can explore boats that are both in the water and displayed shore-side, ranging from trailer-sized to

premier yachts. Boats for sale include both new and brokerage yachts. In addition to the boats displayed at Cap Sante, more boats will be available for viewing and at nearby boatyards – Banana Belt Boats and Inside Passage Yacht Sales – located just south of the marina with free bus shuttle service. The 10,000-square foot shore-side tent will be filled with an array of boating accessories and electronics.

There will be a 50-percent Salmon for Soldiers’ ticket discount for active military and veterans available each day of the show, as well as at the Boat Show University at Cruiser’s College in the Marine Technology Center. Visitors can take part in the 50/50 Salmon for Soldiers’ Raffle that offers veterans fishing opportunities designed to help reduce stress while creating new relationships with others who love fishing.

In 2018, the show exceeded expectations with an attendance of 5,214 (this included visitors from 15 different U.S. states as well as Canada) and featured 287 boats.

“After last year’s successful show and with growing interest in boating, we’re excited about the upcoming event,” said Kelly Hawley, owner of Tom-n-Jerry’s Boat Center Inc. and Master Marine Boat Center Inc. in Mount Vernon. Hawley continued, noting that this year’s layout “will be much easier for potential buyers and current boat owners to navigate.”

Anacortes is conveniently situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, with more than 40 marine-related businesses to cover every boater’s wants and needs. Come join the fun and get the adventure started!

Let’s Go! ANACORTES BOAT AND YACHT SHOW May 16 - 19, 2019 Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA TICKETS $10 for adults; $15 for unlimited pass; youth 17-andunder are free; 50% off for current military and veterans every day of show; yacht club members get in free on Thursday and Friday. E-tickets are on sale and include a 12-month subscription to Sea Magazine and/or Boating World.

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‘BOATING THROUGH THE DECADES’ > MAY 4, 2019 A colorful and traditional rite of spring, the only one of its kind in the world, brings many people to Seattle’s inland waterways on May 4 as boaters celebrate Opening Day of the boating season.

There are small boats, motorboats, rowing and paddleboats, sailboats, antique boats and mega-yachts in the annual Opening Day parade sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club.

Seattle Yacht Club has chosen ‘Boating Through the Decades’ for the theme of the 2019 Opening Day boating festivities on May 4. Under the leadership of Admiral Bob Brown, Admiralette Rose Peck, and Vice Admiral Chris Falskow, this renowned annual boating event welcomes boaters of all decades to participate.

“This theme reflects how decades of change, whether through technical innovations, music, or culture, have influenced boating in the Northwest,” explained Admiralette Peck.

Seattle’s Opening Day is produced by countless Seattle Yacht Club volunteers and is open for participation to the entire Salish

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Sea community. Admiral Brown likens Opening Day to a “love letter from the Seattle Yacht Club to the boating community in general, and Seattle in particular.”

The festivities begin with a celebration of our racing traditions with rowing competitions from local, regional and international athletes. The Windermere Cup – the highlight of the rowing competition – pits national and international schools against the University of Washington men’s and women’s crew. This year’s racing includes teams from an elite training center in Germany, as well as Boston University and UCLA. Following that, a two-hour parade of vessels will sail through the Montlake Cut. As the decades have gone by, the boats in the Opening Day parade have changed over time, including working and wooden boats, aqua cars and float planes, fiberglass sailboats and powerboats, and even a few barges with bands performing on them. Spectators have changed as well. Parasols and top hats have been replaced with sunscreen and baseball caps. All boaters, and landlubbers are welcome to cheer on the crew races and watch the parade of dressed and decorated vessels that proceed through the Cut.

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hidbey Island Race Week LLC is pleased to announce Point Roberts, Washington, as the new venue for Race Week beginning in the year 2020. The event will be called Point Roberts Race Week and the 2020 dates will be July 13-17, 2020. Point Roberts Race Week will be a five-day race event – Monday through Friday – which allows for the weekends before and after for boat deliveries.

“Point Roberts has everything we need to host a world class destination regatta,” says Schelleen Rathkopf, Event Producer and longtime Whidbey Island Race Week Race participant. “It has an exceptional race area for both big boats and dinghies, a deep-water full-service marina and a comfortable Pacific Northwest summertime vibe. It’s the perfect venue for Race Week’s new home.”

The vision is to create the largest sailboat racing event on the west coast of North America that includes sailors from the US and Canada. In addition to big boat and dinghy racing, race organizers also want to tie in a US Sailing National Championship and a youth event which the size of the venue supports. Plans have already commenced to have Point Roberts Race Week included in VARC (Vancouver Area Racing Circuit) Society in an effort to build participation from Canada.

“This venue will allow Race Week to grow to its fullest potential. There’s enough space to run multiple interesting and fun race circles for buoy and distance races for One Design and PHRF fleets.”

Point Roberts, Washington is a beautiful seaside community that is just 4.9 square miles and overlooks the Strait of Georgia north of the San Juan Islands and south of Tsawwassen and Ladner, British Columbia.

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Longtime Whidbey Island Race Week racer (and the Overall Winner in 2018), David Jackson, (Dash 34, MadDash) has lived and raced in Point Roberts for many years. David explains, “The winds are unobstructed and the tides are

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predictable. For the longer races, nearby islands can be used as marks while some courses may go to the east of the point into Boundary Bay, or to the west in the Strait of Georgia. Expect a great variety of race areas and course lengths. The races will all start just 5 to 10 minutes from the marina.”

Whidbey Island Race Week will be rebranded as Point Roberts Race Week. In the meantime, 2019 is shaping up to be a great grand finale to Whidbey Island Race Week in Oak Harbor.

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Delving to the very heart of what it takes and showing you exactly how you can go from casual cruiser to long-term liveaboard, Escape Under Sail covers all of the crucial topics, including budget and costs, how to choose a boat, making sure crew are equipped and trained, letting go both practically and psychologically, preparation and provisioning, education and, most importantly, the challenges and rewards of living at sea.

Written in the voices of both authors, so you can follow their experiences from each of their perspectives, which are sometimes wildly different, this practical handbook is peppered with personal anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom. Lighthearted but informative, it contains all the questions, answers, lists, figures and diagrams you need to make your liveaboard dreams come true.

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The skipper has a much greater workload, but there are also fewer people, sometimes no one at all, to consult during the decision-making process. Under these circumstances, fatigue can be as dangerous as heavy weather. It creeps up on you, often unnoticed, destroying your morale and ability to make rational decisions. And when short-handed, the crew’s limited physical resources must be watched and zealously guarded.

Alastair Buchan passes on the lessons of his hard-won experience gained while short- and single-handed sailing in coastal and ocean waters, showing you everything you need to know about handling a boat alone or short-handed, from choosing a suitable craft, to passage planning, maneuvering, sleep management, and watch keeping.

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ook at any cruising boat these days and there’s a good chance there will be a standup paddleboard (SUP) or three adorning the foredeck. And while this setup does a great job of broadcasting your dynamic balance, it adds clutter to what’s already a cramped space.

Enter the inflatable SUP, or iSUP. Deflated, it condenses down to the size of a duffle bag and weighs 20-40 pounds. It’s inflated by hand or electric pump in 10 minutes or less. There’s usually a spot onboard to tuck it into. Rigid, it extends to 10 feet or more.

Here’s the kicker: you don’t give away that much performance by choosing the iSUP. Andrew Drake of Surf Ballard (located a couple hundred feet from the 48° North office) says that while rigid SUPs generally have superior glide performance, when space is a consideration like it is on a boat or in an apartment, the iSUP is a good choice. He keeps one exclusively for rivers where bumping rocks won’t damage an iSUP as much as a SUP. The basic construction of an iSUP involves top and bottom layers made of hardened rubber or PVC, knitted together by something called dropstitch manufacturing. This process allows the “board” to hold air, making the entire structure fairly rigid.

The iSUPs that can be inflated up to 20 or more pounds can be very rigid indeed. But they’re not bombproof. One of Ballard Surf’s inflatables burst when it got too hot. Some, made with carbon fiber reinforcement, may set the bar for durability.

Traditional cruisers may look at an SUP and wonder, “why?”

You can’t exactly carry groceries back out to your anchored boat with it, though some cruisers certainly have. In fact, there are many uses. What about the times when there’s a kid who just has to get to shore? “Sure, inflate the SUP and go for it.” And for those times when part of the crew is quite happy with their paperback but another crew member feels the need to “do” something that’s not rowing a boat around an anchorage.

Then there’s the omnipresent problem of where to do yoga.

Yes, yoga on an SUP is a very real thing. Paddling is also a good overall exercise working the arms, shoulders and torso.

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Legs even get a workout as they keep balance. Most of all, it’s just plain fun. On those flat Northwest days, you can go visit anchored neighbors, get some exercise, and feel the water. A large percentage of SUPs seem to have dogs as freeloading passengers.

“It kind of comes down to ‘you get what you pay for,’” Drake says. And indeed, there’s a huge variance of costs, from about $200 to $2,000. The market has a lot of offerings in the $500 to $800 range. As sailors, we know what a difference quality can mean to our on-the-water experience. Fortunately, there are plenty of online reviewers willing to rank the boards and provide tables of features so the buyer can compare. And while boards can be purchased online, it’s always a good idea to head into a shop or consult an experienced paddle boarder to get guidance.

Features to be on the lookout for include: >> Size – weight and dimensions both inflated and deflated. Width provides stability. >> Hull shape – A “displacement” hull has better maneuverability and is faster. A flat “planing” or “surfstyle” board is more stable, which is much appreciated by beginners, canines and yoga practitioners. Rocker, where the bow tilts up a bit, can be helpful in bumpy waters and maneuvering. >> Footing – Will water socks and bare feet find good grip? >> Load carrying – All boards come with a maximum load carrying limit. >> Fins – Are they easily removable for storage? >> Finally, what does the iSUP come with or will you have to buy? These might include pumps, carrying bags (some with wheels) and paddles.

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Stretching more than 1,200 miles, the Tuamotu Islands in the southwestern Pacific form the largest chain of coral atolls in the world. The islands are part of French Polynesia.

Some coral reefs are more than 50 million years old. And individual coral can be 1,000 years old.

The oldest known animal – at 4,270 years old – is the deep-sea black coral.

Worldwide, there are 845 known species of corals.

Staghorn corals resemble deer antlers sticking out from a reef.

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Chemicals derived from coral reefs are used as medicines.

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Like most terrestrial plants, spring is the time for growing, flowering, and having lots of sex for the underwater plants you sail over. Eelgrass is a flowering plant adapted to live underwater in shallow shoreline gardens – and it’s a major indicator plant in the Salish Sea. It makes seeds like grass does, but also spreads by below-ground spreading of root structures.

It stabilizes vast tidal areas and provides safety and food for many species. Eelgrass grows in almost every bay with clean water and either a muddy or sandy bottom and at least five feet of depth. It’s not in places with cloudy water near pulp mills or sewer plants and, as such, eelgrass is critical to the health of the Salish Sea. Listen up! You might have noticed signs in harbors telling you to not anchor over eelgrass beds where anchors and props tear eelgrass to pieces.

Sketches and story by Larry Eifert

Eelgrass creates dense thickets and complex gardens of blades, all waving in the currents and making perfect habitat for a vast variety of creatures, both residential and transient. Shellfish such as clams, crabs, and snails find homes here. Juvenile salmon use eelgrass beds for protection and food, herring lay eggs right on the leaf blades, and the crazy-looking pipefish even camouflages itself to look like eelgrass, with an elongated stem-like body that swims upright. When the tide recedes and leaves eelgrass meadows dry, they hold water like a sponge and continue to shelter the same creatures until the water returns. Once your boat is safely anchored elsewhere, head out in the dink and hang your head over the side while drifting over a shallow eelgrass meadow. A thrilling and vitally important ecosystem is below you and you may see lots of sea life.

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

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LEAVING RACING IN THEIR WAKE

by Kurt Hoehne

Kent Powley and Cathy Sherwood Report in from the Galápagos Islands

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t will come as a surprise to some that Kent Powley and Cathy Sherwood are now full time cruisers cavorting with iguanas in the Galápagos Islands. The two had a long history of racing in the Seattle area, both on keelboats and their Tasar dinghy.

Cathy Sherwood has sailed Northwest waters for 35 years and was even commodore of the racing-focused Corinthian Yacht Club. Powley grew up sailing on the Great Lakes and raced on everything from dinghies to 12 Meters. He raced collegiately then in marquee events such as Newport-Bermuda, SORC, Annapolis-Newport, Chicago Mackinac and all the major Pacific Northwest Races including Swiftsure. As a youngster, Powley cruised with his family, and no doubt living in the Pacific Northwest set the cruising hook for both of them.

Having worked in the marine industry since 1989, Powley had a lot of experience to draw from in choosing a boat. While working for Marine Servicecenter, he commissioned several Jeanneaus and was impressed. After living aboard a 1990 Jeanneau 44SO for a couple of years, they upgraded to a 2005 Jeanneau 45SO with the plan of extended cruising. With their on-the-water experience and Powley’s systems skills, there’s 48º NORTH

no doubt Coquette is fully prepped for cruising.

Sherwood explains some of the boat buying considerations.

“First of all, the construction quality, comfort, and functionality.

But Kent also had to like to look at the boat!” The 45-footer has more interior living space and a larger cockpit than the previous 44. It didn’t go unnoticed that it also has a taller rig and longer waterline. Sherwood says, “being racers, we are performance oriented, so no bow thruster and no in-mast furling. Instead we have a Dutchman system to handle the main, since it’s pretty big.”

One of the biggest challenges so far has been the lack of wind. With help from friend (and Port Townsend Rigging owner) Lisa Vizzini, their cruise started with a long passage from Neah Bay to San Francisco in late August. After that, they did some California cruising before joining up with the Baja Ha Ha from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas.

They soon left Cabo San Lucas, which they describe as “our least favorite stop,” and spent December cruising Mexican waters including La Paz, La Cruz, and the plentiful great anchorages of the Barra de Navidad area. There were stops at Ixtapa, Acapulco, and Huatulco/Chiapas.

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wonderful to visit.” From there it was on to Costa Rica, with stops in Bahia Santa Elena, Playa del Coco, Manuel Antonio in Quepos, and Golfito. “Cruising is great in Costa Rica.” While here, they left Coquette briefly to join cruising friends as “line handlers” transiting the Panama Canal.

Powley and Sherwood wrapped up the Central American sojourn cruising through western Panama. “There is terrific cruising there. We wished we could have spent more time in this area.”

In March they made a 5-day-10-hour passage from Panama to the Galápagos Islands. Like all other cruisers stopping at the Galápagos, Powley and Sherwood found the wildlife extraordinary, but that’s not the only thing. “The landscape is amazing – so many volcanoes,” Sherwood says. They have found, however, that without a guide, their freedom to go around has been very restricted.

At the time of this writing, Powley and Sherwood are gearing up for their Pacific Puddle Jump. Their next landfall is going to be the Marquesas in French Polynesia. Their original plan was to head to Hawaii, but now they’re thinking about Tonga and maybe Fiji.

What about jobs to come back to? “We both retired last summer – woo-hoo!” says Sherwood. With that kind of woo-hoo, a tall rig, and a long waterline, Powley and Sherwood can enjoy ample time in the South Pacific before heading back to further explore Central American waters whenever they’re ready.

Powley and Sherwood's Jeanneau 45SO tucked in for the night in the Galápagos Islands.

Follow the fun adventures of the Seattle-based “Coquette” crew at svcoquette.blogspot.com or on instagram at sv_coquette.

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SINGLEHANDLING TOGETHER through the Panama Canal

by Becca Guillote

48° North readers know Becca and her husband, John, as young Seattle-based cruisers exploring the world on their Valiant 40, “Halcyon.” This month, while they are in the midst of their Pacific Crossing, Becca shares a story of a Panama Canal transit she completed with an extraordinary woman living out the dream of circumnavigating singlehanded.

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hen Jackie was seven years old and mucking about in a banged-up sailing dinghy near her home in Australia, she declared that one day she would sail around the world by herself. With her young and uncomplicated determination, there was nothing more to it than that. Not tomorrow, and maybe not the next day, but one day, she would circumnavigate the globe singlehanded.

I met Jackie when she was 68 and doing exactly that. Life had carried her through marriage and parenthood, night school and business ownership, joy and loss and sorrow and love. But she never lost her determination, and she didn’t waver from her goal. A few years ago, she found the perfect boat; a 1990 Sadler 32 that was derelict and decrepit. She rechristened the boat Shanti, hauled it to the boat yard and started scrubbing. It was time to make good on her dream.

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Two years and several thousand miles later, Shanti swayed gently in Shelter Bay Marina on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal. There were only five locks, a big lake, a pile of paperwork, and a touch of bureaucratic inefficiency between her and the great Pacific Ocean.

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“We traded the tiller every two hours, with time for all of us to sit in the shade, relax, and marvel at this unique intersection of natural beauty and massive industry.” felt unsatisfying to sail so close to the canal and not transit, so we reached out to the local cruising network and offered our services as line handlers. Jackie responded, and the details fell in place. We would join Jackie, two professional line handlers and an advisor for the two-day transit.

On Wednesday morning, we met Jackie and Shanti, anticipating only an hour on the dock before the others arrived and we got underway. But the agent had appeared just a few minutes earlier and informed Jackie that her scheduled transit had been delayed 24 hours. Jackie was a bundle of nervous energy when we appeared, still processing the delay and unsure if her volunteer crew would stay. Of course we would. The delay was a blessing in disguise. It gave us the chance to actually get to know Jackie’s incredible story, and allowed Jackie to settle her nerves before the big transit. With the preparations complete and nothing to do but wait, the three of us spent an unexpected afternoon sitting by the pool and sharing stories.

When Jackie talked about each of her five children – their accomplishments and quirks and growing families – I asked if any of them had come to visit her along the way. “Where?” she asked, perplexed.

“Here,” I said “on Shanti.”

“Oh, heavens no, no, no. They’ve never been invited!” I realized then what a big deal it was for Jackie to have us onboard. Two strangers sharing her sacred space for three days, when nobody in her family had ever slept aboard Shanti. No friend had been invited to visit. Her seven-year-old self was quite clear about that in her declaration; she would sail around the world by herself. It was only because of the canal authority’s requirements that we were there at all.

The next day dawned cool and calm. The hired line handlers joined us at 11:00 and soon we untied the lines to motor out to the anchorage, where we would await the advisor and further instruction. As we approached the anchorage, I asked Jackie if we could help with anchoring, or if she would rather we stand back and stay out of the way. She respectfully requested the latter. She and Shanti had been doing this by themselves for 10,000 miles.

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finally rafted up to a 60’ custom sloop and slowly motored between the towering walls of the first locks. Through some miscommunication, there was nobody on the starboard wall to throw down the lines. Shanti drifted rather helplessly between the 60’ boat and the concrete wall, feeling like not much more than an oversized fender. But Jackie stayed calm, heeded the instructions of the advisor and captained Shanti with confidence. Finally, we were tied securely in the center of the locks.

It was 9:30pm by the time we tied to a mooring ball on Lake Gatun and shut down the engines. Shanti stayed rafted to our 60’ friend and reared against her lines with every tanker wake, like a puppy testing the limits of its leash.

The second day ran closer to schedule and by 8:30am we were motoring across a beautiful lake dotted with small islands and chattering parrots and huge cargo ships. Rachel offered to drive anytime Jackie wanted a break on our 9-hour motor to the next set of locks. The first time, it was only long enough for Jackie to refill her tea. But soon we traded the tiller every two hours, with time for all of us to sit in the shade, relax, and marvel at this unique intersection of natural beauty and massive industry.

Our 60’ locks buddy powered on ahead (they could motor a good three knots faster than we could), so we locked down on the other side by ourselves. Again, a line thrower in the canal caused extra stress when his line got hung up, which swerved us towards the wall. But Rachel deftly released the fouled line and Jackie pulled Shanti gently back on course.

The little 32’ boat felt huge when we dropped off the advisor and the two line handlers with their four enormous fenders and 400’ of 1” line. I drove Shanti under the Bridge of the Americas and into the anchorage while Jackie navigated. I offered up the tiller whenever she was ready for it, but she insisted I keep the helm while she dropped the anchor.

After 10 hours of persistent motoring, the silence was liberating. Shanti danced gently on her hook as the three of us clinked cans to commemorate our accomplishment. Jackie shyly asked if we maybe wanted to stay on another day – we could sail north to the marina, where both Halcyon and Agapé waited. We were eager to get back after being gone an extra day, but the offer was truly the ultimate compliment. We had joined Jackie as line handlers only because the canal authority required it. She did not require our help anymore. But she had extended an invitation to stay on Shanti, and we were the first people to receive that honor.

In the end, we didn’t stay aboard, but we were there to catch her lines when she came into the marina. She left a few days later, bound for French Polynesia, and it was a teary goodbye.

She is one of the bravest and strongest women I’ve met. The devotion to her seven-year-old self and the confidence to turn her dream into reality is inspiring, and reminds me that we should all dream big and then make it happen.

Becca and John Guillote are somewhere in the middle of their Pacific crossing – check the tracker at www.halcyonwandering.com to see exactly where! Send “Halcyon” and her crew good vibes for safe passage.

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Finding Aloha in Jessica’s Plant-based Galley

by Amanda Swan Neal

While we were in the process of outfitting “Mahina Tiare” for our South Pacific expeditions, I met Jessica in the Oahu West Marine. When Jessica mentioned that she lived aboard her boat with her partner and their five animals, and that they enjoyed cooking, I instantly thought her story would be an intriguing Galley Essentials. The following is Jessica's story in her own words. – Amanda

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When Pat received a job offer in the Hawaiian Islands, we thought it would be worthwhile to buy a yacht on Oahu as our first home together, as this would allow us to sail the islands.

We both love to cook so when we were looking for our dream boat, we wanted to make sure the galley was set up well and ready for cooking. We choose Savannah Breeze, a 1993 Hunter 37.5, and in 2015 we moved aboard with our three dogs, cat, and African Grey parrot. It’s the first sailboat we’ve owned, as well as the first boat that’s stayed in the water. I grew up on lakes with small trailered power boats and jet skis, while Pat’s family owned an 18' trailered runabout. This was completely different.

We are vegan and love to make potatoes, rice, curries, soups, cashew yogurt and more. Our galley is located next to the aft stateroom. It’s L-shaped with a threeburner stove and a 290L fridge with small freezer. We’ve converted a closet into a good-sized pantry and have plans for a 48º NORTH

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On the mainland, I was a vet tech, but since moving to Hawaii and embracing the sailing lifestyle, I’ve taken a job as Assistant Manager at West Marine. Pat manages the refrigeration and AC for Sam’s and Walmart on all the Hawaiian Islands and is currently working on getting his pilot’s license. Together we’re really enjoying learning about filming and cinematography and have created the YouTube channel called “FindingAloha” where we post plant-based grocery hauls, dinner ideas, recipes as well as small space living and budgeting. We love veganizing our childhood favorites, as well as coming up with amazing pantry meals. One of our most-watched videos is a boat-friendly meal prep video.

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food in such a small place has its complications. During our first month aboard, we left a plate of chickpea “tuna” sandwiches on the galley counter when we went to chat with a neighbor. My Chihuahua, Monkey, is the only animal allowed on the settees, and he went right from the settees to the counter and ate most of our lunch!

Charlotte, our parrot, is good at mimicking sounds, and you can hear her in our videos. We had an off-brand smoke detector that used to go off when we were cooking. Now every time I’m in the galley, Charlotte makes a beep like the alarm is going off. One day she went on detector rampage, beeping non-stop so loudly that a neighbor even came and knocked on the boat to check if we'd fallen asleep with something on the stove. In the next five years, we hope to do more cruising, like to sailing to Molokai and Maui, and eventually to California where our family lives. Long term goals? I’d love to sail the Mediterranean and the Intracoastal Waterway.

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VEGAN “EGGS” BENENDICT 2 tablespoons flour 1½ teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon black salt 7oz firm tofu – sliced 1 tablespoon coconut oil ¼ cup nutritional yeast ¼ cup non-dairy milk juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon cashew butter 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1 English muffin 2 cups spinach 1 tomato – sliced

ONE POT MUSHROOM STROGANOFF Recipe credit: Caitlin Shoemaker on YouTube

1 onion – diced 4 cups pasta 4 cups veggie broth 24 oz small portabella mushrooms – quartered salt and pepper ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons cashew butter juice of 1 lemon chopped parsley for garnish

Sauté onion in a splash of water. Add pasta, broth, yeast, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked; about 10 minutes. Stir in cashew butter and lemon juice. Serve garnished with parsley.

Amanda is currently in New Zealand preparing “Mahina Tiare” for their challenging 2,800-mile sail training expedition in the southern ocean to Tahiti.

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Create “the egg” by whisking together the flour, turmeric, cumin, garlic powder and black salt. Dredge tofu through flour mixture. Heat coconut oil in frying pan and sauté tofu, both sides, until brown.

For sauce, blend together yeast, non-dairy milk, lemon juice, cashew butter and mustard, then heat on stove till desired consistency. Meanwhile, sauté spinach and toast muffin. Layer your “Benedict” starting with the muffin half followed by cucumber, tomato, spinach, tofu, then sauce. Serves 2.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD 8 red potatoes 1 English cucumber ½ cup vegetable broth ¼ cup bacon bits 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons vegan parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup red wine vinegar (to taste) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Cook potatoes. We use the Instant Pot. Place steaming trivet to the bottom, fill with water to the bottom of the trivet.

Turn to “Keep Warm.” Pressure-cook 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.

Peel and slice potatoes. Peel cucumber (I leave on small strips of peel), then using peeler, thinly slice into coin pieces. Gently combine all ingredients.

Refrigerate for one hour, or overnight, for flavors to develop.

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LOVE thy DIESEL

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PART 1: A PROPER PRE-START CHECKLIST

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hether it is the main engine or a generator, any engine has a checklist of things to go over in the course of normal operation, as well as regular maintenance to keep it running. Keeping up with this can seem daunting, particularly if you don’t have a reliable checklist to work from.

In this article, we will go over what should be on the diesel engine start checklist. Next month, we’ll use this checklist as the foundation of our regular and long-term maintenance recommendations.

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The Engine Start Checklist: Every time before starting your engine, at least for the first time that day, check the following: 1. Key Fluid Levels: engine oil and transmission oil (if applicable), and the coolant level 2. Belt tension 3. That the engine seacock is open and the raw water strainer is clear 4. The fuel level and the fuel filter 5. Starting battery voltage 6. The throttle and shifter connections

The transmission dipstick normally has to be unscrewed in some fashion, and must be screwed all the way back in to measure the oil level. Transmission oil needs to be completely clean and still have good viscosity. Again, check the manufacturer’s recommendation on how frequently to change it and add that to your regular maintenance schedule.

To check the engine coolant, check the level in the overflow bottle and unscrew the radiator style cap on the top of the engine (Figure 2) to ensure the engine is full and there is not simply some fluid in the overflow bottle. Here too, check the recommended interval for changing your engine coolant.

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Checking Belt Tesion: The way we check belt tension is to try to twist the belt 180° in a larger space between two pulleys or 90° in a smaller space (Figure 4). If you can reasonably twist it farther, it is probably too loose. If the belt is squeaking while the engine is running, it is also probably too loose. If you begin to do this check every time you start your engine, you’ll start to recognize if something has changed.

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Checking Raw Water Strainer: To check the raw water strainer, it may be enough to look into it, perhaps, with a flashlight. For a more thorough examination or to clean it, you need to open up the strainer and take it apart. If it is mounted right at the waterline so it does not overflow with the top off, you can do this with the seacock open. If it is below the waterline, you will want to close it first. If you seem to have low water flow through the exhaust and the seacock is open, this is the first thing to check. It may sound like overkill, but we now check the strainer immediately after motoring through a patch of weed or kelp to make sure it didn’t get clogged up and cause an engine over-heat.

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Checking Fuel: When you check the fuel filter, do a visual check to ensure that you don’t see any particles or water. Because water is heavier than fuel or oil, it will collect in the bottom of the filter (Figure 4) where you can drain it out into a container.

Follow the engine/filter manufacturers recommendation for how often to change fuel filters. At least once a year at the start of the season is probably a good minimum depending on use.

If the diesel in the tank is bad, this can need to be much more frequent.

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8. Once the engine is running and in gear, recheck the shaft seal.

Checking Batteries: Check the voltmeter gauge for the starting battery voltage to make sure you have enough power to start. Preferably, the battery voltage will be above 12 volts for a 12-volt system, above 13-volts if the batteries are charging.

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Checking Fluids: To check the oil level you must find the dipstick (Figure 1), remove it, clean it, reinsert it, and pull it back out to see if the oil is on or between the full and add marks on the dipstick (Figure 3). Diesel engine oil is normally black, but it should have no visible particles. You can check the viscosity by watching how much it holds to itself when you pull your fingers apart (Figure 3). If the oil is not clean or the viscosity is too low, it should be changed. The engine manufacturer will have a recommended period for oil changes, but it is normally best to change it at least once a year at the start of the sailing season.

Checking Control Linkage: Find where the throttle and shifter controls attach on the engine and transmission. Make sure the connections are secure and have someone move the throttle and shifter controls outside while you watch to make sure they work. Note which direction to move them if you need to do so manually in an emergency if the cable breaks.

7. The engine generally for signs of wear, corrosion and/or leaks (Figures 1, 2).

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leak causing the corrosion. At other times, seeing the liquid or residue (Figure 2) is all there is to find. Corrosion can also occur from condensation (Figure 1) or from inside the engine because of insufficient anode protection. For more on anodes, refer to our March 2014 48° North article “Know Your Anodes.”

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Starting the engine: Once everything is checked, turn on the engine starting battery with the engine out of gear and at about 1/3 throttle. If your diesel engine has them, engage the glow plugs for 10 seconds, and crank the engine in 15 second intervals until it starts. If it doesn’t start after several tries, shut off the raw-water seacock to prevent the water-lift filling up and backing up into the engine. Make sure you reopen it when you get the engine started. Once the engine is started, throttle back to between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM depending on the engine.

Listen to the engine to find the right RPM, it should sound and feel smooth. As the engine warms up you can back down the throttle. As soon as you have the engine at a good RPM, check to make sure water is coming out the exhaust. Then check that the alternator is charging the batteries.

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Rechecking Shaft Seal: With the engine in gear, recheck the shaft seal. If it is a stuffing box, it should not drip faster than 8 or 10 drips a minute while running, but 2 or 3 is preferable.

You should be able to hold your hand on the stuffing box (NOT THE SHAFT) while it is running – it shouldn’t be too hot. If you can’t, you may need to loosen it to allow more water through to lubricate it. It should be possible to adjust the stuffing box so it does not drip at all when stopped but drips enough to lubricate it when turning.

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Proper daily use is the first step toward good maintenance and a happy engine. With a little planning and foresight we can keep our engines running as much as we want them to so that we can enjoy our sailing without fuss.

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

For the DIY Sailor FIGURE 1: (A) Dipstick for engine oil. (B) Dipstick for transmission fluid.

This one requires a hex wrench to remove. (C) Engine mount with corrosion on it, possibly from condensation. (D) Plastic covers for hoseclamp tips to prevent cuts from sharp edges.

(E) Hose-clamp bands in good condition tight on the hose. (F) Starter motor electrical terminal. Check for corrosion and good connection.

FIGURE 2: (A) Coolant residue showing a coolant leak. (B) Face plate of raw water pump covering impeller. (C) Oil filter.

(D) Hose in engine cooling system. Check for leaks, wear and hose-clamp state. (E) Pulley driving engine water pump. (F) Alternator. (G) Radiator style cap for engine coolant. (H) Overflow bottle for engine coolant. Should be nearly full when engine is up to temperature. (I) Fuel filter.

The bottom is clear so you can inspect the state of the fuel, and, if there is any water in it, that can then be drained out through the drain at the bottom.

FIGURE 3: (A) Full mark on engine oil dipstick. Do not fill engine oil past this point. (B) Add mark on engine dipstick.

Add engine oil if it is at or below this mark. (C) Color of diesel engine oil. Unless it is specially filtered, diesel engine oil will turn black almost immediately as there is almost always enough soot and particulate residue in the oil to color it. (D) This oil shows good viscosity as it holds to itself even when separated between two surfaces – in this case, fingers.

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FIGURE 4: (A) A shorter distance between two pulleys. (B) A longer distance between pulleys. (C) In the shorter distance we can only reasonably twist the belt 90° with our fingers.

(D) Here we can reasonably twist the belt 180° between pulleys with our fingers.

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Lessons Learned Cruising

DISCRETION ABOUT YOUR DREAM The Potential Downsides of Achievement and Accountability

Happiness and fulfillment stem from how you live, not what you hope to accomplish.

Those words could be printed in widely-kerned text on the slip of paper tucked inside a fortune cookie. Today, however, this is the wisdom that my salty sage, Jamie, communicated digitally to a new cruiser as Totem rolled in a breezy Mexican anchorage.

Choosing quality of life over conventional accomplishment resonates with many cruisers. For some, this philosophy drives the decision to embark on the lifestyle. For others, the choice to lead a slower-paced life creeps in, gently cleaving a widening gap between their priorities and a culture that reveres the bucket list and glorifies “achievement unlocked.” To tackle this crazy-sounding idea – to literally sail off into the sunset – is a departure not just from a physical location, but from the perceived safety nets and tangible constructs often associated with happiness and fulfillment: a steady job, health insurance, a mortgage, a retirement plan.

The first steps may seem counterintuitive – laying out goals is an important step in the process for most people, to create a plan that gets them cruising. Does such forethought make setting off just another box to check? It’s natural and constructive to put some definition around what this life plan looks like, but giving shape to the goal can bring a complicated sense of accountability, which isn’t always a positive influence.

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depends on your situation and who you’re telling. Jamie and I shared our cruising plans infrequently until we were on the cusp of departure. Being guarded with our plans with friends and family wasn’t about hiding from them. Discrete (and, I suppose, discreet) sharing offered a measure of self-protection.

It was tempting to share plans more openly with a few trusted coworkers, but the last thing I wanted was to be seen as a short timer. I left during boom times, but only a few months later there were layoffs at my former employer. If the timing had been different and everyone knew my eventual aspirations, would that have put me on the block for a pink slip and ultimately compromised our plans? We might not have gone.

Naturally, I wanted to share our cruising intentions with friends outside of work, too. But when discussing this lifestyle with someone new to the concept, reactions and questions are nearly always rooted in fear. What about storms? Isn’t piracy a problem? What if your boat sinks? What if someone needs medical care? The negative, fearful inquiries may be a caring and well-intentioned effort to understand the risks involved; it is, however, deeply tiresome to be on the receiving end and to explain, over and over, why things that look scary from the outside really aren’t once you understand them a little better.

It’s even more challenging when you cannot yet respond to questions based on first-hand experiences, but have to claim, “I’ve read that...” and “we’ve heard statistics that indicate....”

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made plans to backpack Thailand after a semester in Taiwan.

My concerned parents were mollified that their daughter would have a friend along for the ride…an imaginary friend who “backed out” at the last minute. White lie or unacceptable transgression? My plans were set, and I didn’t want them to worry for months about plans I wasn’t going to change; in the interim, it was easier to let them believe what they wanted.

Keeping our plans to a relatively small circle of champions allowed us to share the excitement without adding to our stress. People who supported us – who shared our enthusiasm – appreciated the benefits we anticipated. Instead of trying to poke holes in the ways that our plans looked different from their plans, they could see that we were doing this to spend more time together as a family; to live closer to the natural world, to cultivate empathy for the experiences of people who live very differently from us. This safe zone of friends illuminated the striking contrast between their support and the negativity from others, which we came to realize was often a manifestation of a lack of confidence about a person’s personal choices or security. By stating plans very different from their own, it was as if we passed judgment on their path and found it wanting.

One final problematic effect of over-promising can be the risk of pressing forward with plans to tackle passages that neither boat nor crew are ready for. Why? They said they’d do it, and are afraid of being perceived as failures if they don’t.

It seems like every new Instagrammer on a boat wants to sail around the world, laying out their plans with emojified hubris.

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The Giffords pre-departure, when they were exercising caution about sharing their plans.

To us, this partly exhibits the naiveté of early cruisers and partly the roots that still cling to the achievement-driven culture these types profess to defy. Sharing too much can be a trap for pride. Instead, we recommend a tasty fortune cookie and a bit of salty wisdom: happiness and fulfillment stem from how you live, not what you hope to accomplish. Do the first part well, and the goals will take care of themselves.

Jamie and Behan Gifford are aboard “Totem” in Mexico after some time visiting family and giving seminars in their native Pacific Northwest. Follow their adventures at www.sailingtotem.com.

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HEAVEN on EARTH A family journey to a jewel of the Salish Sea, Princess Louisa Inlet

by Andy Cross

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“Our collective jaws hit the deck. Sheer cliffs majestically rose from the sea, and water spilled over them from dramatic, snow-capped peaks that reach skyward thousands of feet above.”

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ention the name “Princess Louisa Inlet” to nearly any boater who has had the privilege of visiting its mountain-flanked waters and impressive waterfalls, and you’ll likely see a twinkle in their eyes. It has been raved about in books, blogs, cruising guides and in personal accounts for as long as people have been visiting the hallowed locale.

And for good reason, the setting is a stunning crown jewel in a cruising ground seemingly filled with them.

From the moment we bought our 1984 Grand Soleil 39, Yahtzee, in Seattle in 2012, I began hearing captivating descriptions and emphatic pleadings about Princess Louisa, which is sometimes lovingly referred to as “PLI” or “Louisa” by its biggest fans. “It’s amazingly gorgeous, you have to go!” gushed one starry-eyed boater.

“Oh, you absolutely have to visit Princess Louisa Inlet! It’s a must,” rhapsodized another experienced Salish Sea cruiser.

Then, just before untying our dock lines in Pender Harbour for the trip up Jervis Inlet to get to Princess Lousia, it was simply yet eloquently described it to us as “Heaven on Earth.” Little did our young family of four know just how true that glowing sentiment would be.

GETTING THERE It’s important to flesh out the nuts and bolts and cruising considerations of actually getting to this magical spot. For sailors coming from Puget Sound, putting PLI on your summer cruising list means that you need to have one major component on your side: Time.

Many experienced PLI visitors we talked to before and after being there say that two or three full days in the park is an adequate amount of time. And we agree. But when planning a trip to Princess Louisa Provincial Park, you also need to remember to allow for a day up Jervis Inlet and a day back. At 40 miles one way, this can be a long motor, especially for those of us who prefer to sail. I would venture to guess, along with a notable lack of wind in the summer, that the distance factor is a major barrier for many sailboats looking to make the trek. Don’t let it deter you, though, it’s well worth the time and diesel.

Located along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, many cruisers from Washington choose to filter through the San Juan and Gulf Islands before hopping across the Strait of Georgia to Pender Harbour (not to be confused with the North or South Pender Islands in the Gulf Islands) and then up to Louisa. Given that sizable distance alone, the voyage requires adequate time M AY

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and schedule considerations that prudent cruisers will be exceedingly familiar with. If you try to do the trip in a hurry, you’re likely to feel rushed, which may dampen the experience.

Before heading up Jervis Inlet, Pender Harbour offers an ideal place to anchor or find moorage, and fuel and provisions are nearby. Once you start your way up the inlet, there are no suitable overnight anchorages until you get through Malibu Rapids. That said, if your crew is keen to cut out a few miles, you might choose to drop the hook in the Harmony Islands in Hotham Sound. Doing this and getting an early start will allow you to play the currents properly and maximize your time in the playground that is PLI.

Even our young sons were awe-struck by the surroundings.

OUR TRIP Rounding the corner from Hotham Sound into Jervis Inlet after a tranquil night spent in the Harmony Islands, layers of clouds clung to green mountaintops that shot straight up from sea level. The haze soon parted to reveal jagged peaks speckled with snow and the farther we traveled up the long passage, the more the mountains seemed to shred the clouds apart, revealing sunshine and a bright blue sky.

The spectacular scenery was a feast for the senses as we navigated Yahtzee northeast towards Malibu Rapids, the sporty entrance to Princess Louisa Inlet. With reported currents up to 9 knots at times, and an S-curve midway through the rapids, care must be taken. Plan accordingly. We made it about an hour and a half before slack water – the best time to enter or exit 35

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this infamous pass. Being early, we hoisted the sails and tacked lazily back and forth across the inlet on a fresh breeze instead of milling about under power to wait. Soon we heard the VHF crackle to life. Outbound cruisers chattered about traversing the rapids from the other side, signaling our cue to lineup with the two boats in front of us to transit the storied rapids into Louisa.

Once through the narrow passage, which was far less painful than we had been led to believe, Princess Louisa Inlet lay ahead in all its glory. Shortly thereafter, while working our way through the 3.5-mile dogleg, our collective jaws hit the deck. Sheer cliffs majestically rose from the sea, and water spilled over them from dramatic, snow-capped peaks that reach skyward thousands of

and we soon found ourselves hiking beneath electric green trees and passing over clear mountain streams on our way to the Chatterbox. Climbing up the slippery, moss covered rocks next to the falls, we opened our arms into the mist without saying a word. On cue, a rainbow spread through the falling water and the moment was almost too good to be true.

From the jaunt to Chatterbox onward, our time in PLI had a choose-your-own-adventure quality to it, and it was pure splendor. We set out in our kayak and dinghy to explore more waterfalls and peer through gin-clear water. The boys were in their element playing in the sand with dramatic cliffs and waterfalls framing their daily lives. And Jill and I even found time to relax, take in the scenery around us, and share cocktails

Our boys are small, but they were positively dwarfed by the scale of Louisa's mountainous backdrop.

feet above. A deep azure sky contrasted the scenery and rays of sunshine broke through fluffy white clouds across the water.

Near the head of the inlet, the pinnacle of it all soon came into view: Chatterbox Falls. Bursting from the bright green forest, the falls were running in full force and the sound could be heard over our chugging diesel engine long before we reached the Princess Louisa Provincial Park dock. The sheer volume of water emanating from the woods is a sight to behold. In that moment, it hits us, we’ve made it to Louisa.

It was Friday afternoon when we nosed Yahtzee’s bow up to the park dock, where just a handful of other cruising vessels occupied the moorage area. After tying up near the end of the pier, we quickly readied the crew for shore and made for the lush green forest and gushing Chatterbox Falls.

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with fellow cruisers on the dock. Over and over, we confess to one another that words just don’t do Princess Louisa Inlet justice. Believe it or not, pictures don’t either.

Departing the park dock early on Sunday morning to catch the tide, we were treated to the last light of a full moon while the sun rose in the opposite direction. Making our way towards Malibu Rapids, I looked back for one last glance of Chatterbox Falls and the mountains above. The scale of the place is amazing and for boaters who have the desire and means to experience it, I’d say make it happen. A little slice of heaven awaits.

Andy Cross lives with his family aboard “Yahtzee” in Sitka, AK. He is the editor of Three Sheets Northwest and is a broker for Swiftsure Yachts.

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by Joshua Wheeler

LIFE IN 240 INCHES Living Aboard a Flicka

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he Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 has a reputation as a well built, good sailing, bluewater sailboat. Most sailors will be familiar with the design. In spite of, or perhaps because of this familiarity, when other boaters learn that I live on a 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 called Sampaguita, they tend to raise their eyebrows. For the record, it’s not a stunt.

I’ve recently been reflecting on and writing about why I bought Sampaguita, and also why I live aboard what nearly everyone considers a very small boat. I think my philosophy and style will resonate with some people, and not just sailors. But I also suspect that others will consider me an antisocial plebeian masochist. If you are curious about which group you belong to, read on.

When I decided to purchase and live on a bare-bones, 28-year-old Flicka 20 in 2013, I considered it a necessity. No one forced me to buy a boat, but with personal goals of solo sailing expeditions, I felt that it was part of the bigger plan. I also felt that the only fiscally responsible option was to live aboard and forgo the costs of living on land. The experienced sailor knows that the bigger the boat is, the more time and money it takes. I 48º NORTH

knew liveaboard neighbors with much bigger boats who found it difficult to reach escape velocity because they got stuck in the transition from home to boat. Others never left the dock, either because they never intended to, or couldn’t afford to keep their boats seaworthy. Some owners maintained their boats well but rarely used them. With all of this in mind, I bought the smallest boat that would accommodate my aspirations.

I have begun to achieve those sailing goals and have sailed Sampaguita around the Pacific Northwest, with 275 days of sea time in six years. Most of my expeditions have been single-handed and have included trips to Princess Louisa Inlet, up the outside of Vancouver Island to Hot Springs Cove, and throughout the San Juans, Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast.

In May and June 2018, I completed a 39-day counter-clockwise solo circumnavigation of Vancouver Island.

It is not, however, the cruising that confounds most sailors.

It’s the living. Once the decision to live aboard Sampaguita was settled, the question became, “how do I manage this?” Through determination, the adaptability of the human race, and by embracing the proverb “necessity is the mother of invention,” I have developed systems and adjusted my lifestyle to make it happen. Don’t think that I have discovered the secret to a blissful 38

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life, or that I started with all the best answers, or have them today. It has been a learning process from the beginning. Like so many things in life, it is about attitude. If you are determined, keep a positive mind, and accept the sacrifices and challenges as a fun part of the adventure, then it just becomes a thing you do. Honestly, I don’t feel like living on the Flicka is any harder than on land. It’s just different.

The first thing that drives my quality of life aligns with the old real estate adage, “location, location, location.” I have been fortunate to have a marina that allows me to live on a 20-foot boat. This is not the case everywhere, and securing a liveaboard slip in a place you wish to live can be a massive hurdle. When I bought Sampaguita, I already owned and lived aboard a Columbia 26, and was able to keep the slip it was in.

This was key. My commute has since changed, but this location was a short walk from my place of employment, and it is within walking distance of many services and grocers. In these ways, it was far better than many land-living options.

While in port, my galley set-up revolves around an electric hotplate and kettle. These require AC shore power. I am not a “foodie,” so I don’t miss extravagant meals. I have learned to select meals that are simple to prepare, nutritious and, for me, interesting enough. My diet typically consists of a mix of fresh and minimally processed foods, like vegetables, beans, and nuts. My physician approves. It is an easy trap for a liveaboard to fall into “restaurant living,” but this is usually both unhealthy and very expensive. Ironically, I eat better when I’m trying to economize and purchase all of my foods through a grocer. When away from port, I use a 2-burner propane set-up to achieve similar results.

With only one sink and space at a premium, I keep a limited amount of kitchenware. I use the electric kettle in port for heating water, the propane stove and a saucepan are used while away. These work if I need hot water for food prep or washing dishes. As a rule, I avoid oily and sticky foods. The sink uses a hand pump which has its challenges. The silver lining is that it regulates water use well.

For freshwater, I have an integral 20-gallon tank which I use for washing dishes and my hands, and for brushing my teeth (for the last, I put that into a bottle and empty it on shore regularly).

The water tank requires refilling every 10 to 30 days, obviously dependent on use. I have dockside access, so refilling has been a simple procedure. For drinking water, I have several jugs which I fill and filter, and also use it for cooking, or whenever I need more than is easily pumped from the tank by hand. I store these jugs in a large bin designated for this purpose. I also have

full spares stowed around the boat for emergencies.

Refrigeration is not a problem during the winter months.

The ambient air temperature works well for what I need.

Summertime requires a different approach. I have an ice chest, but keeping up on ice becomes a chore, and doesn’t feel sustainable. At one time I had a walk-in freezer available to me, and I could freeze half-gallon milk jugs full of water. These worked great, but they were heavy, and that opportunity has come to pass. People have mentioned dry ice, and I may give that a go to see if that is practical, but for now, I work with the seasons and shop accordingly. Frozen food storage is typically something that is out of my wheelhouse. Items such as fresh milk, which I use for tea and occasionally cooking, will keep well in the winter season and parts of the spring and fall. As the temperatures warm, I fall back on powdered milk.

I have an electric heater for cold nights, but honestly, I hardly use it. I’m originally from central New York, so Seattle doesn’t really feel that cold to me. I bundle up instead. The electric heater can certainly heat the space adequately, but if I want to keep air circulation and ventilation, which I do, the heat escapes very quickly. If I seal up the boat and run the heater, condensation quickly becomes an issue. Any boater knows this leads to mold and mildew. Since I prefer fresh air to that, I tend to opt out of the heater.

I slept in the v-berth for the first five years but changed to the settee about 18 months ago. This arrangement is easier to use and commits less space to sleeping and more to waking life. I have used sleeping bags the entire time, regardless of where; this is simple and provides plenty of warmth. In the morning, I just roll it up. I’ve removed the cushions from the v-berth, and it now accommodates other systems. The water and kitchenware bins are stored there. The toiletries, miscellaneous, and food storage bins too. The laundry bag lives in the forepeak, and there are many small spaces for other items, such as the bike helmet. The bin system worked well on the Vancouver Island circumnavigation. It kept the boat tidy, and the bins locked together very well, restricting movement in the rolling and choppy seas.

Since the boat is small, I have an inner slip, which put me a stone’s throw from the shore-side facilities including heads, showers, and laundry. Since neither the Columbia nor the Flicka came with an enclosed head, this has been an important feature.

I streamline my human waste with that of the shore population, utilizing the public plumbing infrastructure. When on an expedition, I have learned and adapted camping techniques, which involves bottling and bagging, and disposal on land. For

“Honestly, I don’t feel like living on the Flicka is any harder than on land. It’s just different.”

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“I have aspirations of sailing a small boat across an ocean, so much of this lifestyle is rooted in the training, the development of systems, and the management of the funds necessary to continue sailing.” some, this is a tough concept to wrap their head around, but if you think about it, that is what every boater does with a holding tank and pump-out station. My version is just more personal, less expensive, more easily controls odors, and uses simpler machinery with fewer points of potential failure.

I have a small storage space I rent for the purposes of items too large for the boat, or too infrequently used. This appears standard for people living aboard boats of almost any size. I am not sure the items I store are worth the cost of the annual fees, but it is convenient. I often reassess the value of what is in there.

That covers much of the “how” I live aboard a Flicka 20 in Seattle. The “why” is about sustainability, both of my lifestyle and in reducing consumption for environmental reasons. It’s about living within my means. It’s about going small and going now (yes, cliché, but powerful). I have aspirations of sailing a

small boat across an ocean, so much of this lifestyle is rooted in the training, the development of systems, and the management of the funds necessary to continue sailing. Having realized one of my Northwest goals of circumnavigating Vancouver Island, I feel more able as a sailor to consider an extensive voyage. At the dock or on the water, I emphasize an attitude of minimalism and sacrifice, and an acceptance of the challenges these present.

Since experiences thrill me far more than material possessions, this has worked out so far.

Joshua Wheeler lives aboard in Seattle, WA. He is currently a Mate/Nautical Educator for Salish Sea Expeditions and holds a 50-Ton Master Captain’s License. You can learn more about his lifestyle and sailing expeditions at https://sailingwithjosh.com.

Both the Flicka and the author make the most of a small space.

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CONGRATULATIONS BOATERS! You’ve diverted nearly 11 million gallons of sewage from Washington’s coastal and inland waters by pumping out your holding tank at boat waste pumpout stations.

Keep up the good work! Find a pumpout station or portable toilet dump station near you: pumpoutwashington.org Pumpout Washington is a project of Washington Sea Grant in partnership with the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Program. Funding is provided through the Sportfish Restoration Trust Fund by your purchase of fishing equipment and motorboat fuels.

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BIG, BURLY, and BEAUTIFUL The Iconic Maxi Yacht, Atalanta

by Kurt Hoehne

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hen you have Atalanta in Newport Harbor,” Louis Hoffer says, “everybody recognizes her. People come up to you and start talking about her history. That’s not always the case here in the Northwest.” It should be the case. Atalanta, which was originally launched with the name Ondine III, is one of the most famous Maxi racers of all time.

She’s been based in the Northwest for 30 years now. More importantly, there’s a lot of the Northwest in her.

Judging how she was built, has been cared for, and is currently being sailed, Atalanta will be around long after the current crop of racing Maxis has gone to the great carbon heap in Davy Jones’ locker. Hoffer is one of the current owners, also-knownas caretakers, of this bit of racing history.

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One place she will be recognized will be this July’s 50th anniversary of the Transpac race from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Atalanta will definitely steal some limelight from some of the biggest, fastest all-out racers in the world, like Rio 100 and Comanche, and sailors with an appreciation of offshore racing will seek her out to pay homage.

Ondine III was designed by Bill Tripp II and built in aluminum in 1967 by the German builder Abeking and Rasmussen for shipping magnate Sumner “Huey” Long. Long wanted the definitive ocean racer, and Tripp came up with a heavydisplacement narrow hull with slack bilges and short overhangs.

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the time. What constitutes a big boat has changed a lot. Derek Bottles, who served as an early captain of Atalanta, explains, “When we sailed the 1991 Long Beach to Cabo race and finished 3rd in IMS, we had to med-moor stern-in as there were no slips this size and basically no megayachts around. When we returned in 2006 we were a small boat in a typical marina slip (not even an end tie).”

There are many epic tales sprinkled throughout Atalanta’s history. The one most cited is from 1968 when she was being delivered to Australia for the start of the Sydney Hobart race.

About 2,000 miles from Fremantle, Western Australia, the mast broke. Delivery captain Sven Joffs and his crew jury-rigged the 28’ stump and actually made it to Sydney. In the meantime,

they’re not even as close as an apple and an orange. Comanche is about 30 feet longer, not quite twice as wide and, here’s the clincher, weighs less than half as much. Comanche will plane in the mid-20 knot range and boat speeds above 30 knots are possible. With enough wind, Atlanta will go a steady 11 knots and remain quite comfortable.

Atalanta’s crew will be able to move around the boat standing up when Comanche is throwing hers against bulkheads. There will be on-board showers available before landfall and there’s a washer and drier. There’s a full galley on Atalanta. The crew will be eating well for the Transpac. She will have, as she always has, a dedicated cook.

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they’d gotten word to Long that a new mast was needed, and Long managed to have it flown (in three pieces) to Sydney a couple of days before the start. Among the crew on that Hobart race was Ted Turner, who famously told Long as they were sailing up the Derwent River in the lead, “Well Huey, no matter what it cost, it was worth it!” They took line honors in that race.

The Pacific Northwest part of Atalanta’s story starts around 1988 when real estate developer Dick Hedreen brought the boat, then named Falcon, from Florida to the Northwest.

One of the first steps was to have Bob Perry redesign the outboard rudder. The original design featured a retractable rudder and a trim tab on the keel. When the IOR measurement rule severely penalized moveable appendages, the trim tab was

afternoon and all was going well with wind in the high teens to low 20s. We rounded the lightship and put the brand new #3 up for the first time in real wind. Good thing we got the car placement right because the 40mm T track quickly bent at both ends of the jib car and broke one or two 3/8" bolts, but the track was holding up OK. We drilled a few more holes in the track to add bolts.” They won that race on corrected time.

Modifications had already begun to make it more cruising oriented under the previous ownership, but hadn’t gotten very far. Named Falcon, she was pretty much a stripped out racing shell except for the owner’s cabin, and that wasn’t too fancy.

A couple of years after redoing the rudder, Hedreen turned his attention to the interior, hiring Perry again to redesign it and local

“The carpentry is exquisite and the feel is far more open and usable than one might guess for an ex-racer.” welded in place and the outboard rudder welded in the down position. Perry gave the new rudder a better foil shape but didn’t significantly change the size.

Captain Bottles remembers those early days. “Dick started buying new racing sails out of Kevlar and the rigging got an update, but really few if any locals had raced such a large and powerful boat. I got asked to crew in the 1989 Swiftsure. We were bolting the #3 [headsail] track down to the deck while motoring up to Victoria, and opening boxes of air-freighted parts and bolting them down up to just hours before the start.”

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shipwright John Guzzwell to execute it. The result was a huge, extremely comfortable and elegantly executed interior. With all that displacement, “there was a lot to work with,” Perry says.

Fittingly for Hedreen, who was a keen art collector, the interior became a piece of art courtesy of Guzzwell. Stepping aboard, one can’t help but know it’s a one-of-a-kind achievement. The carpentry is exquisite and the feel is far more open and usable than one might guess for an ex-racer.

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Ballard loft as is much of the running rigging.

With Atlanta’s 120,000 lb. displacement come some truly frightening loads. “One of my jobs,” Simanis says, “is to make sure no one gets killed.” This is not hyperbole. On one race a Tylaska T30 shackle (breaking strength 30,000 lbs) broke. “I wouldn’t laugh at anyone wearing a hard hat,” Perry says. He witnessed bolts popping on the outhaul track when a new main was trimmed in hard for the first time.

Rigged as a ketch, Atalanta’s sailplan is divided into more manageable portions than a massive sloop, but still requires a great deal of crew power. “Twelve people are needed on deck for maneuvers,” Simanis says. There will be 14 aboard for the race to Hawaii including a dedicated cook and navigator.

Sailing Atalanta is different from today’s lightweight speedsters. She tracks really well and, despite her displacement, surfs nicely. Simanis has sailed her in downwind races to Mexico, and remembers broaching only once, a round-down when they sailed too far by the lee.

As the wind increases, Atalanta prefers to settle deeper into the water than get on top of it and plane. In big breeze under spinnaker, she settles in with the bow just a few inches above the water, dragging a big quarter wake behind. The standing water on deck can reach the winches. But if a wave is big enough, she’ll surf.

For this year’s Transpac, Hoffer’s daughter Emi will be aboard.

His older daughter, Alice, did the same some years ago.

And when she comes back to Seattle, Atalanta will once again be a family cruising boat. Favorite destinations include

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“This iconic yacht is faster, safer, and easier to sail than ever before.”

Desolation Sound and the San Juans. With electric winches and other labor-saving rigging, she makes a remarkably good cruiser, especially with her now-luxurious interior. The various partners in the boat are committed to keeping Atalanta in good shape. “We're always upgrading the boat,” Hoffer explains.

Derek Bottles, who remembers a lot of the original rigging, points out this iconic yacht is faster, safer, and easier to sail than ever before.

Atalanta has become a Northwest fixture. She has introduced plenty of kids to sailing, been used for charity events, and, of course, kept a lot of marine workers in the area employed. She won’t be the first boat into Hawaii this year, but Atalanta could well be the belle of the ball. And when she comes back through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, even more people will say, “Hey, isn’t that Atalanta, the former Ondine III?! Did you know she had a new mast airfreighted to Australia in 1968?”

Kurt Hoehne grew up sailing in the Midwest, has written about sailing since the 1980s, and currently manages the sailish.com website. He shares a C&C 36 with two other families.

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RS 21 48° North Boat Test

by Joe Cline

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n 2018, the British small boat specialists, RS Sailing, came to market with a new keelboat that has been generating a lot of excitement; and now it’s come to the Pacific Northwest.

By the numbers, it might not seem particularly unique – it is one inch shy of 21’, displaces 1,433 lbs, draws 4’ 6”, and carries its 7’ 3” beam well aft. Yet, after sailing it, there is both a ton to like about the RS 21, and also a lot to distinguish it from its competitors.

The intent from RS Sailing was not to create the fastest 21’ sport boat in the world. In fact, much of the design intent is built around a different priority, and an RS rep told me they aren’t even calling this a sport boat. The RS 21 aims to be quick to plane and a blast to sail, while emphasizing simplicity in its systems, design, and sailing experience; all of which put it squarely in the conversation for the best available club racer and training platform. Sport boat enthusiasts might have noted that the displacement seems a tad on the heavy side for a sport boat of this size. This can be at least partly explained by the choice to endow the boat with 730 lbs of ballast. That better-than-50% ballast-to-displacement ratio clearly fits the design ethos.

The boat has a distinct and eye-catching appearance, sleek and low-slung, somewhat reminiscent of an RS Aero on steroids. I liked it from the jump. Its chamfered bow design and hard chines maximize waterline and denote modernity. Unlike nearly all of its competitors, it is an open-boat design; meaning there’s no cabin or doghouse of any kind. The boat actually is all cockpit.

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The structure of the one design class is taking shape and will be inviting. The boat will be sailed with three or four, and there’s no legs out hiking allowed, making it comfortable compared to some sportier alternatives. There are restrictions on sail purchases, sail cloth usage, and professional sailor involvement, meaning an effort is being made to keep the cost of racing the boat fairly low.

I got to go sailing on the RS 21 on a puffy April day in Richmond, CA. Seeing no outboard on the transom, I assumed we would be sailing off the dock, but then Jake Sorosky, the sales rep for West Coast Sailing (the regional RS dealer) in Washington State stepped to the middle of the cockpit, released a line that was keeping the electric Torqueedo of the water, and asked me, “You want to drive us out?” This innovation is a clever solution to the auxiliary power problem on small sport boats; anyone who has ever done the contortions to stow an outboard down below will appreciate the set-it-and-forget-it ease.

We began sailing inside the harbor in flat water with wind affected by geography and some massive commercial traffic, and mystery puffs and lulls from seemingly every direction. Driving and trimming main, I had to stay on my toes but found it easy to keep the boat on its feet. After a while, I fought my instincts and started letting the big lifting puffs heel the boat without easing. We even tried powering-up in the puffs, inducing excess heel while close-hauled to see if we could lose the rudder.

We couldn’t. This kind of sailing is neither comfortable nor fast, but such stability and drive-ability boggles the mind. One word that RS uses to describe the 21 is forgiving, and this is definitely accurate.

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“The boat jumped on the step, skimming atop the water with notably little bow wave.

It was just plain fun to drive.”

Sailing beyond the breakwater into 15-20+ knots of breeze against San Francisco Bay tide, I was aware of the boat’s relatively low freeboard. It tracked beautifully and stayed pleasant to drive, but digging a wave didn’t just slow the boat, it sent a bit of water through cockpit. Careful driving minimized this tendency. The boat seemed to like backstay and the jib, which has athwartships-adjusting leads, could be sheeted hard and still gave great shape and a wellproportioned slot.

We set the kite and lit up. The boat jumped on the step, skimming atop the water with notably little bow wave.

It was just plain fun to drive. It didn’t have the no-margin-for-error sensation I’ve known on some other helms when planing – it felt confidence inspiring.

We wiped out a couple of times, but only as we were pushing the boat to test its limits. I’m quite sure that average sailors could sail the boat conservatively in those conditions and keep the boat safely upright, and more The mid-cockpit adventurous sailors would find no end Torqueedo housing of enjoyment on the ragged edge. With and mainsheet four on the boat downwind in chop, attachment you do need to get the crew weight pedestal. as far aft as possible. When planing in flatter water, this was much less of a necessity.

Upwind or down, it’s a combination of hull form and foil shape, in addition to the ballast, that makes it eminently drivable. This puts the RS 21 in stark contrast to some of its closest competitors, boats that may be faster and more powered up, but that require much more nuance of tune and trim to drive easily.

You might think all of this stability and ease makes the boat feel slow. Hardly! It was just about as easy to get on a plane as any keelboat I’ve sailed, and declaratively easier than some. It never felt heavy to me, but rather stiff and stable. We weren’t using any instruments, but on an easy plane, I’d guess we were happily cruising along in the low double-digits, pushing into the low teens in the puffs.

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attachment point (there is no mainsheet traveler). The backstay adjustment is also here, as is the double-ended main sheet that may be trimmed from forward or aft of this pedestal.

It has numerous positive attributes. Sheeting the main from an aft and above-the-deck position means that the boom can be trimmed to nearly centerline. Keeping the lifting motor there retains the full range of tiller-motion at the transom and keeps the weight better centered. It’s an easy foot push for the crew seated nearby.

And finally, the arch in the middle is an exciting asset as a hand-hold for sailors who struggle with balance or mobility.

A recent J/70 world champion installed something somewhat similar to aid him in getting from one side of the boat to the other, and this pedestal could do the same for RS 21 sailors.

The potential downside of this element is that it really is in the middle of everything. On jibes, in particular, we had a couple issues in which the extra main sheet would get caught on parts of this pedestal. There will surely be a learning curve for someone regularly sailing the boat, and it’s far from an insurmountable challenge.

Considering these unique attributes, who is the RS 21 really for? It will be a great first boat for anyone entering sport boat sailing, whether they’re adults getting into it or kids coming out of high school or college racing. Because of its simple and user-friendly approach, I think it will be a popular choice among sail training programs and clubs that provide race boats for fleet or match racing. And, among the boats of similar design, I would call the RS 21 the easiest to day sail, either short handed or with an inexperienced crew. So with this in mind, a fair answer to the question above could genuinely be: everybody.

If you’re interested in sailing the RS 21 yourself, there will be a demo day in Seattle at Sail Sand Point on May 18 and 19, 2019.

Contact jake@westcoastsailing.net for more details. Special thanks to West Coast Sailing for taking me sailing on the RS 21!

Joe Cline is the Managing Editor of 48° North.

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he conclusion of Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s Center Sound Series sends racers south from Seattle to Three Tree Point and back. Or at least it’s supposed to. Frankly, with a dismal wind forecast, I think everyone, even the race organizers, expected that there wouldn’t be a race. But wouldn’t you know it, after about an hour of postponement, a little breeze showed up just off of West Point. The race committee bee-lined toward the darker water and got us all started in 4-6 knots with a course shortened to Duwamish Head, by way of West Point. We enjoyed this bit of actual sailing until the breeze dissipated south of West Point.

In the approach to this buoy, the biggest story of the day took place. TP 52 Sonic, a new boat to the area, was

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nce in a while, the generally moderate sailing conditions in Seattle decide they’re going to rise up and slap sailors around a bit. Such was the case in mid-April for the “small” boat edition of Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s Puget Sound Spring Regatta (PSSR).

The small boat version of PSSR saw healthy RS Aero and J/24 fleets, and one and two-boat classes of Lasers, Tasars and Stars. On Saturday, the conditions “started windy and only increased,” according to Aero sailor Todd Willsie.

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having their best race to date, leading the ORC fleet through the first portion of the beat. They were positioned ahead and leeward of Glory as they passed the point at Discovery Park. A left-shift lift meant that, in their advantaged position, they could take Glory up a bit, which they did. Glory rode the lift with them for a moment until tactician, Andy Koch, employed an uncharacteristic tone of urgency. “TURN DOWN!” Glory beared away hard, just clearing Sonic’s stern as the new boat’s bulb keel hit the beach.

Kudos to Jan and Skip on the photo boat who stayed on station and assisted the good folks on Sonic, who found themselves in a difficult and unenviable spot.

From there, any movement or maneuver spelled the end of your forward motion, so it was whispers and statue-stillness

third race, with gusts into the 30s. As racers made their way around the course, the leeward mark started dragging, fast.

Dan Falk was leading the race, and looked back to see Dalton Bergan “cartwheel” his Aero. Falk, Todd Willsie and some others stayed on the race course even after the race was officially abandoned.

“Rumor has it that every Aero was down at least once on Saturday,” Willsie said.

An Aero rivalry quickly developed between class stalwart Dan Falk and Andrew Lowe, who was working on limited sleep thanks to a baby at home.

The two were tied with mirror image results going into the last race in the

as boats eeked out fractions of a knot in glassy water. If anything, gains were to be made by footing.

Further into Elliott Bay, the breeze built slightly and continued left enough that boats were making it to Duwamish Head, where the race was finished, under Code Zero or spinnaker. Center Sound, like March in the old adage, came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. It was another great series, tee-ing up a fabulous 2019 of boat racing on Puget Sound.

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lighter Sunday conditions. “Andrew just got on the wrong side of the last shift,” Falk reported, who went on to win the series but sounded a little disappointed it didn’t come down to the last tack.

Jay Leon, who was racing in an Aero for the first time, said “CYC did an impressive job of getting races off in a variety of conditions.”

Among the J/24s it was Scott Milne’s Tremendous Slouch atop the standings, even broaching in one race and still hanging on for the win. Second place Hair of the Dog skipper Jakob Lichtenberg called it a good “stress test” for all of the J/24s. “In our case, he explained, “we saw a Windex shaken off during a 40-knot gust, but otherwise we made it back tired and in one piece.

Lichtenberg also complimented the race committee. “A huge shout-out to the race committee that made it happen.

What a place we live!”

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The PHRF-killer Wind Warrior took a first in Division 3.

There were handful of local Vipers making up a start of their own, only to be outdone by the one out-of-towner Macuto, down from north of the wall. Macuto was the only Viper brave or crazy enough to get on the water Saturday. In Division 2, our crew on the Moore 24 Evermoore edged out Evermoore’s neighborly nemesis, Wild Rumpus, for the lowest spot on the podium. Our local knowledge of these waters didn’t show, and we were trounced by the flawlessly-sailed J/30 Celebration out of Bellingham, with the Martin 242 Crazy I’s taking second.

The most impressive presence on the water this weekend was aboard the little Santana 20 called Hitched. It takes guts to take a broach couch like a Tuna 20 onto the course when it’s gusting over 20 knots. As we sailed by to get a closer look at what we were sure would be a burly bunch crewing this little yacht, I was caught in the steely gaze of the pink-balaclava-clad game-face of a sailor not more than six seasons old. Next to her, wearing the next-size-up PFD and an equally stone cold expression, was her sister. With a dad at the helm and a mom handling sheets I could tell this wasn’t their first salty rodeo. The Swackhamer family may have settled for second in this regatta, but color me impressed.

All I wanted to do for my birthday was a sail on my Moore in some proper wind with my buds and I got all of that and made some new friends along the way. How many sports are there in which both girls and boys, ages six to 60 years old can participate together? Until next time, Evermoore out.

othing like a spring regatta to blow off the cobwebs, remind you how guilty you feel for not sailing your boat more, and to reveal how many boat parts haven’t magically fixed themselves since the last time you went for a ride. By the end of Saturday at Anacortes Yacht Club’s Tulip Regatta, we had blown up a topping lift cleat, jib clutch, lost a wire on the battery and thereby our radio, and took on about 20 gallons before discovering that the manual bilge pump was no longer working. Literally and metaphorically, give yourself some leeway, mate. Nonetheless, what an awesome weekend on the water!

On the Moore 24, Evermoore, we had my sailing hero Andy Schwenk trimming. At the mast, we had the new guy from the local loft, Greg Jenson, on Saturday and my girlfriend, Anika Sanders, on Sunday. When our foredeck flaked last minute, we were lucky enough to inherit the outstanding Bellinghambased 505 sailor, Courtney Starks, to take care of the scary stuff.

Racing on Saturday was cut short after two races due to high winds and the retirement of many competitors. Sunday saw 10 to 15 knots and four races of varying lengths to allow crews to stretch their legs and show their skills. On Sunday, it was good to be a Martin 242. The conditions called for a sail somewhere between our oversized #1 and our undersized #3. The Martins may have missed having reef points for the 20+ knots we saw Saturday, but they more than made up for it with their smooth handling of the 10 to 15 on Sunday.

We had so much fun sailing against the amazing Orcas Island sailors on their slippery Martin 242s. With their rating being so close to the Moore 24, it made for some close racing. Bravo Zulu Orcas Island Yacht Club, it seems your high school team aren’t the only Orcas sailors cleaning up on the local circuit and doing

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The calm before the rounddown on the Moore 24, "Evermoore."

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The J/27 "Wizard" narrowly crosses the J/30 "Impulsive" in the early stages of the race.

Blustery

BLAKELY ROCK Benefit Race

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very year when the daffodils bloom and the good’ ol Sloop Tavern Yacht Club (STYC) lines up a boatload of sponsors and chooses a deserving charity, it’s time to put the bow on the line for the annual rite of spring, another lap around Blakely Rocks.

This year’s Carol Pearl Blakely Rock Benefit Race (BRBR) was the 39th annual and will be remembered for some time as a blustery and sometimes sunshiny day. This is a well-loved regatta for many reasons: it is a qualifier for Seattle Yacht Club’s legendary Grand Prix regatta, the raffle features tremendous opportunities, and it’s a fun mix of great sailing, big fleets, and a laid back vibe. The formula attracted 104 boats split into 17 divisions in 2019, including flying and non-flying sails, as well as a separate multihull division.

I bet Carol would be pleased that STYC is soldiering on in her honor; and that the vast array of donations from local businesses in combination with the participants’ support reminds us that there is far more to our sailing community than just the sailing.

That being said, for the few hours it took to complete the 16mile course, this day was all about the sailing.

The lovely TAKU graciously volunteered to be the committee boat and had a big crew aboard for the tasks of tooting horns and flying signal flags. The non-flying sails and slower, smaller boats started first, followed by the lead-bellied money guzzlers in their wake.

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The wind was puffing over 20 knots, with peak gusts touching 30 as the vessels crossed the VTS lanes at right angles. Add a flood tide versus a southerly buster containing rain, hail, and a few sunbreaks, and now that’s a sailboat race.

The usual Saturday morning pleas from the afterguard to haul in and ease out were accompanied by commands to reef and shorten foresails as well. It was tough to watch some boats struggle to tuck in a single reef, let alone two. As my pals in Port Townsend say, if you can’t get a reef in with ease in less than a minute, you have a problem. Practice on a light air day and modify hardware or procedure as required. Sailing flat is sailing safe, it’s no fun when the crew ain’t happy and the boat is all tippy-like.

The kite boarders were out in force at West Point and it paid to take a short bite in on starboard by the buoy there before marching across the whale pasture on port tack to the Bainbridge shore. The smart money sailors whose names are very common at the top of the results sheets took a few hitches along the beach and caught a Westerly shift and soon laid those barren rocks easily on starboard tack.

Of course, as PNW sailors have come to expect, just as the beat was finished and the run began, the wind went light and everyone got sad in a hurry. It fortunately allowed for a fresh layer of synthetic fiber and maybe a quick pitstop. Soon, the wind gods took pity on us, the spinnaker filled, and most got a 50

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chance to catch a few surfs into double digits.

After a fun downwind leg, the Meadow Point buoy drew closer and it was time to take that colorful sail down. Sitting in the cheap seats aboard a 24’ boat with a tiny li’l spinnaker, it was fun to watch the greybeards aboard the Tonic wrestle yards of colorful nylon down the hatch. My mother always told me, “don’t gybe or you will capsize,” but we all defied her yet again and most managed to stay upright. From there, life was good for the short beat to the finish.

In the end, Ben Braden and his lovely first wife, Jennifer – current Moore 24 National Champions and proud members of at least three local yacht clubs and one Elks club – kept the dirty side down and were tops among the flying sails folk on More Uff Da. Jim Marta and the gorgeous Eye Candy were first to finish and non-flying sails champ on a day when nobody really needed a spinnaker anyway. In the end, a total of 39 boats finished the race.

This is a benefit race, after all. And this year’s beneficiary, the newly formed Multihull Youth Sailing Foundation (MYSAIL), has a mission to introduce and support multihull dinghy sailing and racing to youth and adults under the age of 25 through fun events, clinics, and regattas. Thanks to the outpouring of support at this year’s Carol Pearl Blakely Rock Benefit Race, I’m confident they’ll be flying-a-hull toward that worthy goal.

Congrats to the winning teams, and hats off to those who knew their limits and made the prudent choice to retire. Thank you to the boat owners who risk their gear for our good time – at least one mast track pulled out of a mast, both multihulls

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that started the race lost their jib early in the race, and, in the grand tradition, at least one vessel left their toxic bottom paint decorating the rock (if you missed it this year, there’s always next year for you to do the same!). Thanks to the Sloop Tavern crew for keeping this great event so fun and vibrant.

by Andy Schwenk photos by Jan Anderson results on page 54

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Fast Sailing in

SOUTHERN STRAITS RACE The author’s Riptide 35, "Longboard" enjoying picture-perfect sunset sailing in the Strait of Georgia.

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he 2019 Southern Straits Race will be remembered as one of the best and fastest ever! Steve Travis’ TP52 Smoke led from the start, but it was J/111 65 Red Roses winning the long course overall on corrected time.

Most of the long course fleet left the south shore of Bowen for the long starboard tack across the Strait of Georgia with the TP52s Smoke, The Shadow, and Sonic and the J/160 Jam using their long water lines to stretch out a nice lead. Wind shifts further west on the race course created some interesting passing lanes – 65 Red Roses, skippered by Alex Smyth, called it well by staying north. After the Ballenas Islands, the seas flattened out and the wind lifted nicely on port tack. Smoke really legged out on the other TP52s and rounded at 1753.

The leg from Sister’s Islets to Entrance Island couldn’t have been better. The most amazing full moon came up right in the east and with the crystal clear sky, lit up the race course all night.

It was truly magical on Longboard to be sliding downwind at 15+ knots of boat speed with an A2 on such a beautiful evening.

The stiff beat from Entrance to Ballenas was bone jarring for the little 35 footers with TWS hovering between 21 to 26 knots and a steep chop. The TP52s reveled in the conditions and rounded fairly closely at half past midnight. From Ballenas to the finish line of Point Atkinson, the northwesterly stayed in the 20+ knot range all the way home which made for an impressive, enjoyable downwind slide home.

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Smoke won line honors at 0313 – less than 3 hours after rounding Ballenas! The Shadow and Sonic had a close finish over an hour behind Smoke, finishing within minutes of each other. The always well-sailed J/160 Jam, skippered by Bill Fox, finished a little over an hour later to take second overall on the long course. Alex and the team on 65 Red Roses did a masterful job all race and deserve full credit for finishing first overall on the long course. On Longboard, my team did a great job pushing the boat around the course to grab the final podium spot on the long course.

Ross Macdonald’s X-41 Daia made short work of the beat to Sisters on the Medium Course and took line honors just before 0200. On corrected time, John Peterson’s J/109 Legacy took Division 2 (by 8 seconds over Lodos!), Steve Blaine’s Hanse 400e Rubato won Division 3, and the Dufour 34 Invictus skippered by Vern Lhotzky took Division 4 and the Medium Course overall win.

On the short course, the Hotfoot 30 XS sailed by Benoit Sonrel held off some close competitors to take the Short Course line honors win. One has to admire those short course boats on the stiff beat to Ballenas Island on Friday afternoon/evening – tough conditions to go upwind in such small boats – really well done to them all.

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THREE TREE POINT RACE Pl. Boat Name

Boat Type

Skipper

Class 0 1 Dark Star Bieker 44 McKee 2 JAM J/160 Fox/McPhail 3 Glory TP 52 Buchan 4 Crossfire R/P 55 Bianco 5 Smoke TP 52 Travis Class 1 1 Selchie Thunderbird Copeland Class 2 1 Madrugador Cal 40 Irish/Stewart 2 Rush J/80 Dean 3 Underdog J/80 Dimarucot 4 Taj Mahal J/80 Schutte 5 Boomerang Cal 40 O'Byrne 6 Tastes Like J/80 Demmler Chicken 7 Reckless J/80 Sezer 8 Elixir Aphrodite 101 Kogut 9 Wind Dancer Tartan 3800 McMuldroch Class 3 1 Madame Pele Davidson 29 Andrewes 2 Kiwi Express Farr 1020-2 Freywald 3 Gaucho Ross 930 Cahill 4 Rocket J J/97e McConnell Squirrel Class 4 1 More Jubilee J/105 Kristen 2 Racers J/105 Rezabek formally known as Here&Now 3 Corvo 105 J/105 Kerr 4 Jaded J/105 Phoenix 5 Creative J/105 Huges/

Walgren 6 Liftoff J/105 Pace 7 Avalanche J/105 Boynes 8 Puff J/105 Summers 9 Peer Gynt J/105 Viola Class 5 1 Dos Sierra 26 Butler 2 Overtime Ross 930T Renick 3 Different Wauquiez Drummer Cen. 40s Hill 4 Charlotte Quest 30 Johnson 5 Millennial Melges 24 Team Falcon Educated

Guess 6 Gusto Swan 441 Albrecht 7 Gratitude Hanse 415 Barnes Class 6 1 Tahlequah J/35 Leighton 2 Darkside Schock 35 Leede 3 Solution J/35 Varosyan 4 Fortuna C&C 115 De Lanoy 5 Elusive C&C 115 Whitney Class 7 1 Izakaya FT 10 Christenson 2 Anarchy FT 10 Ward 3 B.O.O.H. Farr 30 Staughton 4 Bravo Zulu Beneteau 40.7 Teschke 5 Sachem Peterson 44 Buchan 6 With Grace J/120 Johnson 7 Eclipse J/109 Fraser 8 Lodos J/109 Cezik 9 Windsprint Dehler 38C Raschko Class 8 1 Absolutely Farr 39ML Macaulay 2 Hamachi J/125 Dougherty/

Andrews 3 Madrona Custom 40 Buchan 4 Secret Schock 40 Pistay Squirrel 5 Grace J/122 Mack 6 Freja Aerodyne 43 Cruse 7 Ace Farr 395 Burzycki/

Shorett 8 Tachyon Farr 39 C/R Yinger Class 9 1 Freda Mae Corsair 31R Depillis

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Class Hobie 16 J/24

Laser Full Rig

RS Aero

Place Boat Name 1st Time Warp 1st Tremendous Slouch 2nd Hair of the Dog 3rd Jackwagon 4th Tundra Rose 5th 6th Habanero 7th Challenger 1st 2nd Lindy 2nd Streaker 1st Meadow Point Hurricane 2nd 3rd SNR

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Skipper Peter Nelson Scott Milne Jakob Lichtenberg Pete Sauer Carl Sheath

Denny Vaughan Chris Archer Glenn Wisegarver Jay Winberg Dan Falk Todd Willsie

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TULIP REGATTA, CONTINUED Class Place PHRF 3 1

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3

PSSR (SMALL BOAT) 2019, CONTINUED Class

Place

Boat Name

Michael Dalton Bergan JD Reddaway Mark Reed David Rogers Eric Becker Jacques Garrigues Randy Shuman Andy Schmidt Daniel Herron Carl Buchan Derek DeCouteau Brian Ledbedder Lus Madrid

CAROL PEARL BLAKELY ROCK BENEFIT Class Pl. Class 2 1 Class 3 1

2

3

4

5 Class 4 1

2 Class 5 1 Class 6 1

2 Class 7 1

2

3

4

5 Class 8 1 Class 9 1

2 Class 10 1 Class 11 1

2

3 Class 12 1

2

3

4 Class 13 1

2

3

4 Class 14 1

2

3 Class 15 1 Class 16 1

2

3 Class 17 1

Boat Name Amoretto Eye Candy Gusto Francy Blue Fin Seasearider Rock Lobster Euphoria Airloom More Uff Da N.C. Wild Card Tonic Slipstream Boomerang Mata Hari Pardon My French Impulsive Gaucho Madame Pele Creative Poke & Destroy Millennial Falcon Dash Different Drummer Eclipse Kinetics Mer Darkside Those Guys Perplexity Solution Nefarious Izakaya Tigger With Grace Hamachi Secret Squrriel Ocelot Wright Yachts

TULIP REGATTA Class Place Viper 1

2

3

4 PHRF 1 1

2

3 PHRF 2 1

2

3

4

5

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Boat Name Macuto Timeline Kinetic Kaa Vitesse Pangaea Sunshine Girl Celebration Crazy I's Evermoore Wild Rumpus Purple Martin Blackfoot Treachery

Boat Type Jeanneau Arcadia Farr 395 Swan 441 Thomas 35 Catalina 42 Catalina 380 San Juan 7.7 Cal T -2 Baba 40 Moore 24 Santa Cruz 27 Peterson 34 C&C 36 Cal 40 Catalina 36 Mk II Hunter Legend 40.5 J/30 Ross 930 Davidson 29 J/105 Evelyn 32-2 Melges 24 J/33 Wauquiez Cent 40s J/109 Nordic 44 Hanse 415 Schock 35 J/35 Express 37 J/35 Farr 30 Flying Tiger Flying Tiger Sloop J/125 Sea Cock 40 Fox 44 Corsair

Rating 111 111 111 111 81 105 72 141 165 168 156 165 153 165

Rating 234 249 174

Skipper Name Dean Vandament Kevin Swackhamer Murray Laidley

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Skipper Name

RS Aero, cont’d 4th Zahir

5th Loop

6th

7th

8th Mojo

9th Alternative Facts

10th Boat Addiction

11th Sticky Wicket

12th

13th Ghost Repeater

14th

15th Mid-line crisis Star 1st Green Machine

2nd Misty

3rd Tasar 1st

Boat Name Wind Warrior Hitched Asylum

Skipper Name Martin Bower James Marta Beth Miller Gay E Morris Alan Vogt Paul Trent Piepho George Roberts Timothy Morgenroth Ben & Jennifer Braden Mike Cain Mark Brink Kurt Hoehne Greg O'Byrne Jeff Blyth Frederick Savoye Ulf Georg Gwildis John Cahill Tom Andrewes Al Hughes Alex Simanis Team Educated Guess Stephanie Arnold Charles W. Hill Kirk And Bill Fraser Bradford Greene Scott Durham Nicholas Leede Jenny Heins John Wilkerson Tyson Varosyan Dan Randolph Iain Christenson Cody E Pinion Ken Jones Jason Andrews Matt Pistay Benjamin Glass Robert Wright

Skipper Name Colin Orsini Trevor DiMarco Mars Le Baron Stephen Orsini David Steffen Mac / Wendy Madenwald / Gray Walt Meagher Jim Bottles Chris White Rhys Balmer Stephanie Schwenk Betsy Wareham Mick Corcoran Ken Machtley

Pl. Boat Name Skipper Boat Type Long Course – ORC 1 1 65 Red Roses II Bruce Chan J/111 2 JAM Bill Fox J/160 3 Longboard Peter Salusbury Riptide 35-2 4 Smoke Steve Travis TP52 5 The Shadow II Peter McCarthy TP52 6 Kinetics Bradford Green Nordic 44 7 Sonic Marek Omilian TP52 8 Iris John Sheppard Jeanneau 51 Medium Course – PHRF 2 1 Legacy John Peterson J/109 2 Lodos Tolga Cezik J/109 3 Dolce Cedric Burgers Beneteau First 40.7 4 Serendipity Tom Sitar J/109 5 Spiny Norman Rich Alban Farr 30 6 Daia Ross & Marcia Macdonald X-41 7 Ultraman III Jason Saunderson Naval Force 3 S-40 8 Dominatrix Richard Stewart X-119 9 Alegria X Eberhard Heinzemann Dufour 45e 10 Salient Christof Marti Beneteau 40.7 11 Mojo Mark Hansen J/109 12 Relativity Geoff Porter McConaghy Ker33 13 Nirvana Dmitriy Minenko Beneteau First 40.7 Medium Course – PHRF 3 1 Rubato Steve Blaine Hanse 400e 2 The Fugitive Benjamin Rummen Farr 1220 3 Intuition Jim Johannessen Beneteau 36.7 4 Excalibur Jason Vandergaag Schock 35 5 Troublemaker Georgina Martin J/105 6 Spitfire Drew Rickard C&C 110 7 Flow Stuart Horak Dehler 36 SQ 8 ClaraAllegro Carl Richardson Beneteau F36.7 9 Fortissimo Chris Ladd Grande Surprise 10 Aorangi Andrei Vassilenko J/35 11 Cayoosh Jason Davies C&C 110 12 Harwar William Wong J/36 Medium Course – PHRF 4 1 Invictus Vern Lhotzky Dufour 34 2 Zaff Phillip Wampold J/92 3 Kodiak Jay Hofman / Ty Abrams Davidson 29 4 Hurricane Matt Lane Dash 34 5 Voila Frank Fletcher Laser 28 6 Natural High Scott Shaw-Mac /

Brian Isaacs - DH J/30 7 OCD Andrea Gretchev /

Justin Brown Wylie 34 8 Seance Brain Kyle Custom Wood Sloop 9 Desperado Mardy Grossman J/30 10 Paragon Katy Campbell X-372 Sport 11 Amiskwi Chris Read Sabre 386 12 P.S. Hakuna Matata Peter Schiedel Peterson 35 13 Spud John Collins J/30 14 Galmegi Jeremy Hale Ross 930 15 Momentum Andrew Brands C&C 40 Short Course – PHRF 5 1 Flyway Huntly Gordon Dufour 2 XS Benoit Sonrel Hotfoot 30 3 Incisor William Phillips CY 8.0 4 Sunshine Marc Soprovich C&C 40 5 Pitoraq Graham Heath Windward 30 6 Dusty Mauch Edward Karadontis Peterson 25 7 Silik Wade Harrogate C&C 8 Tenacity Frank Grimann Catalina 320 9 Gitan Miles Tulloch Oday 40 Inshore Course – PHRF 6 1 Kiss Mark Vangolen Farr 30 2 Contagious Declan Sacre Beneteau First 36.7 3 Seasquatch Adam Ferguson Laser 28 4 Nunnehi Bruce Winfield Olson911SE Sport Boat Regatta 1 Ferdinand Rob Mulder Melges 24 2 Macuto George Gluecksmann Viper 640 3 Maverick David Trigg Melges 24 4 Sawlty Trowsers Matt Wagstaffe Melges 24 5 Team PCH Philip Harland Melges 24 6 Wraith Ian Lloyd GP 26

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Classifieds

CLASSIC NORTH SEA DESIGN What I love about this boat: The full cockpit enclosure that keeps me dry; the Divinycell insulation, double fiberglass hull and Dickinson heater that keep me warm; the stable, full keel; the Danish interior woodwork; and the new Yanmar engine that starts quickly on cold, Alaska mornings. C’est La Vie is a Laurin 32 built in Malmo, Sweden. She is well suited and equipped for cruising the BC Coast and southeast Alaska. Systems include: wind generator, solar panel, Furuno radar, marine, ham and SSB radios. $27,000. Contact Ed at eohaleus3@yahoo.com or phone (360) 378.9797. For more information visit https://fennyjo.net/

1977 ERICSON 27 Stardust. Ericson 27 in great condition. Clean interior with varnished mahogany. Working jib, genoa (160), storm sail. Tohatsu OB (2014).

Currently in Anacortes. Local (PNW) sales only.

Info at obiwanrazzy@gmail.com THISTLE 17 FT FIBERGLASS Greatlylovedclassracer.4mains,2jibs,2spinnakers.

Aluminum mast, Minnkota electric motor and boat trailer $1500. For questions or more information please call (253) 345-0017.

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SCEPTRE 41 1986 W/ STAYSAIL “Built like a TANK, Sails like a DREAM!” Made in Canada with German engineering, Betelgeuse is a sleek, comfortable and fast sailing bluewater wonder. New Raymarine chart plotter with HD Color Radar (gimbaled). New Eberspächer forced air cabin heat, MAGNUM 2000W INVERTER, new SS lifelines, gennaker, drifter, boom furling, quick release staysail, pressured hot water, Yanmar 50 HP turbocharged diesel, feathering prop and new Hydrovane autopilot system that will take you to Tahiti, and beyond. $149K. More info at (206)-459-6316 or jason2hawks@gmail.com

2002 BENETEAU 393 This well equipped sailboat is setup for cruising local waters or to Alaska and beyond. It features the spacious, very well designed two cabin, two head layout. A full enclosure and Dickinson heater extends your cruising season, keeping you comfortable in all weather. Call (778) 269-1012 or sv.splendid.mane@gmail.com $110,000.

1975 SAN JUAN 24 W/ TRAILER $6725. Call for specifics. (360) 640-0046. Also, “Backwater Boats” dinghy wanted.

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PASSPORT 40 - 1983 World capable cutter-rigged Passport 40.

Sea-friendly, head-forward layout. Large sail inventory, VHF, GPS, Aries Windvane, Dickinson heater, Forespar boom. Oversized rigging and two extra cockpit winches (large). New between 2000-03: Yanmar 40 HP, 3 burner stove/oven, refrig/freezer, Spectra watermaker, Autohelm autopilot, Icom HF. New in 2010: Furuno radar.

New in 2018: heat exchanger, transmission, cutlass bearing, engine mounts and shaft as well power train refurbish at $20K cost. $136,000 US. svlandsend@yahoo.com or call (360) 632-8896 for more information.

AMEL SUPER MARAMU FOR SALE IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST, RARE OPPORTUNITY! Yacht en-route to Seattle and available for showing from April 8th. Full details https:// www.boats.com/sailing-boats/1996-amel-supermaramu-6969866 COLUMBIA 21 KEELBOAT Fabulous fun comfortable sailing w/ cuddy, main, jib, spinnaker and gear. Includes outboard motor.

Great on the lake or Sound. Owners say, “Enjoy more than any other boat owned.” $1,500 OBO. For more info, contact (206) 285-1111.

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BOATS FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

1990 TAYANA VANCOUVER 42 Original owner, all records, cruised Mexico for 25 years, aft cockpit, Hull #172. New dodger/bimini, new mainsail, new 3 burner Eno stove/oven, new Adler-Barbour refrigerator, new water heater, Trace 2010 inverter, Furuno 24 mile radar, ICOM SSB, Robertson autopilot, Xantrex 40 amp battery charger, Max-Prop, 12v watermaker, Lewmar electric halyard winch, Maxwell 2200 Horizontal windlass, Yanmar engine with 2450 hrs and 100 amp alternator, 2x 70 watt solar panels (mounted), Forespar boom vang, depth/ windspeed/direction, Profurl-jib, 3 anchors w/ rode/chain, oversize main winches (Lewmar 55), lazy jacks, six man Avon raft w/ hardcase, Sta-loc rigging, 5 step custom welded stainless steel dive ladder, 7 batteries (golf), 1 start, located in Tiburon, CA. Too much to list...$125,000. Contact nixonkeoke@gmail.com or (707) 674-7028.

PEARSON 40 1980 Classic flush-deck centerboard sloop ready for cruising! Hot & cold pressure water. Head w/ sink, shower & ElectraSan treatment. 6 cu/ft refrigeration[Sea Frost], forced air propane heat, 3 burner stove w/oven, GPS, 2 DS, VHF, knotmeter.

Hood full-batten, double reef main. Full hoist 120% furling genoa w/Stearns rod furler, 150 genoa, 8 Lewmar winches + power windlass. Info at (971) 533-3599. $49,500.

39’ DOUBLE ENDED AUXILIARY CUTTER WITH PILOTHOUSE & AFT CABIN Custom design, stripped planked red cedar on oak, 1968, by Derek Verhey, BC, Canada. Long Pacific coastal sailing history & 30 year live aboard.

Medical issues prevent proper care after 40+ years of ownership. Overall condition good, but cosmetic work required. Berthed in San Rafael, CA. Details & 27 photos at gregstach@att.net

60’ TRADITIONAL SCHOONER 2000 Sturdy coastal/offshore cruiser. 85 HP Detroit diesel (1,200 mile range.) 400 gallon water, solar panels, wind charger, deck engine with fire and bilge pump, Furuno radar, GPS. Comnav autopilot, 12 volt fridge/freezer. Sleeps 6. Ready to go www.graildancer.ca $159,000 CDN. 1930 JOHN ALDEN SCHOONER - DAUNTLESS This classic yacht is 61’ on deck and includes a full complement of sails and equipment. In 2016 she had an extensive structural upgrade restoration including new stem, frames, floors, and chain plates. Located in San Diego, California. History, specifications, galleries, surveys and contact information at www.schoonerdauntless.com.

CROWN 34 WITH GREAT RACE RECORD I’m selling a Crown 34 (made in Canada) I bought and repaired last July. It comes with lots of gear.

10 sails, radar, autopilot, Force 10 heater, fridge, VHF, SSB antenna, depth sounder, dodger, bimini, new running rigging, new bottom paint, and more. $18,500. For info, please call (360) 516-7175.

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1979 DOUG PETERSON 46’ IOR RACE/CRUISER (FORMALLY KNOWN AS GHOST) Multiple headsails,triple reef 10 ply main sail, spinnaker, Perkins 4-108, 19” Max propeller, 4 blade feathering, solar panels(180 watt each), 4 man life raft, self inflating M.O.B Dan Buoy system, life jackets, lazy jacks,clips and harnesses, dinghy/outboard, Fuel(2)35 gallon Water(2)35 gallon tanks Located in Sitka, Alaska.

Call (206) 730-3369 / email april_tori@yahoo.com

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2005 HYLAS 54 RAISED SALOON Single owner. Meticulously maintained. Offshore cruising ready, skip 3-week passage across Pacific, hop to Fiji. Center-cockpit, 3 cabin, 2 head layout, mattress in master. Bow thruster!

New within 2 years: Northern Lights generator, rigging, overhaul of 125 HP Yanmar engine, AGM battery bank, dodger, folding prop, solar panels, wind generator, A/C. All LED lights. Webasto heater. Fully loaded electronics. Includes AB tender, Honda 15 HP outboard, Winslow liferaft, ditch bag, extensive spare parts inventory. Sails in excellent condition, beautiful spinnaker.

No broker, make offer. For more information please phone us at (425) 591-7111 or via email at davebrennan@gmail.com For more photos or specs go to http://sailinganila.org/forsale

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45' JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 1995 - $125,000 Rare four cabin model, 65HP Yanmar, classic main, furling jib, open salon interior, dual heads, Raymarine full electronics package, huge cockpit with bimini and dual helms, dinghy, outboard. Cruise ready, in charter currently with 2019 bookings, great revenue opportunity. Recently surveyed.

San Juan Sailing - Bellingham, WA brokerage@sanjuansailing.com 360-671-0829 M AY 2 0 1 9

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BOATS FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

WEST WIGHT POTTER 19 - 2000 19’ Potter w/ galvanized trailer, 6 HP 2-cyl outboard, roller furling jib, topping lift, mast raising kit, opening portlights, compass, cockpit cushions, battery, cabin lights, solar panel, Porta-Potty, potable water bladder, butane stove, docklines, fenders, and canvas storage cover.

Stored near Sequim, WA, $4500. k7el@arrl.net

NAIAD 18 DAYSAILER - $10,000 WHIDBEY ISLAND A Mark Ellis design based on the larger Nonsuch wishbone-rigged fiberglass catboats, this boat is one of 20 built by Luna Yachts of Ontario in 1986. Included is a custombuilt King galvanized trailer and 2 HP Honda outboard. More photos available. Specs at sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5962 Contact naiad18@whidbey.com

1982 CASCADE 36 Strong cruising boat commissioned for northwest cruising. Great liveaboard, single hander, or couple’s vessel. Hard dodger and fully enclosed heated cockpit. Solar and wind power. Radar, VHF, Ham, GPS, diesel heat, refer, H/C pressure water.

Monitor windvane, Link 2000 battery monitor, 3-stage charger/inverter, stereo, electric windlass, Yanmar YM-30 (approx. 2700 hrs). Dripless shaftseal, max prop. Headsail furling, removable inner forestay for cutter rigging, EZ jacks, cruising spinnaker, storm sails, staysail, yankee, and lapper. $42,000. (360) 317-5177 or (360) 378-7693 or at dtdestiny083@gmail.com

1979 CAPE GEORGE 31 One owner. Well maintained. Dry dock 4/18. New sail made in New Zealand. Cruised extensively to New Zealand and Japan. Sabb 10 HP diesel.

Refrigeration, solar, steering vane, roller furling, self tailing winches. Call/email (808) 937-2423, Keaaurudy@gmail.com for photos, more info.

1966 CAL-36 Diesel, 2-8D house batteries, 1000 W inverter/ charger, H&C water, LPG stove w/oven & BBQ, LPG sniffer, Profurl with 140 genoa, main with 2 reefs, rigid vang, EZ jacks, 35# Bruce w/150’ chain & 200’ rode, windlass, autopilot, radar, diesel cabin heater, holding tank, microwave, upgraded interior, VHF w/ DSC & GPS. $26,000. More info at bcuster070@gmail.com

READY TO CROSS AN OCEAN! 36’ bluewater steel cutter, Moitessier/Hutton designed, built by Tern Marine/Hawaii. Diesel engine and heater, windvane, solar, gennaker, new transmission, great bottom, very comfortable and incredibly well cared for. Lying Port Townsend. For details, links and photos visit svbluewater.com

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1981 CREALOCK 37 This Pacific Seacraft 37 is ready to go to Hawaii, Mexico, or Around. Solar panels, radar, chart plotter, heat, refir, Doyle Stac-Pak, windvane, autopilot and watermaker. Safe and strong cruiser in immaculate condition. Call Michael at (206) 940-8311. Pictures and specs available upon request. $89,950.

1981 38’ ERICSON SLOOP 4 cylinder diesel. 750 hours. 54 gallon fuel, 90 gallon water. Roller furling, full batten main. S.T. Winches, lines lead aft. Electric windlass, 200’ 5/16 Hi-test chain. Fresh water wash down. 33lb. claw anchor. New Garmin radar, Garmin Chart plotter, AIS, below deck autopilot. VHF. New AC panel, 2000 watt inverter. Microwave, Force 10 stove/oven, double propane tanks. New freezer/ refrigerator. Head with separate shower. 25 gallon holding tank. Dodged, teak floors, Berthed at John Wayne Marina, Sequim, WA. $55,000. For more info, call (360) 774-0915 or (360) 774-0912.

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$45,000 1988 CASCADE 42 HS Built by experienced sailor William Niles and sailed extensively. Can be enjoyed now but needs a few upgrades for extended voyages.

Contact propman@live.com for pics and info.

Two years moorage included. Located in Astoria, Oregon.

34' GEMINI 105 MC – 2006 A wonderfully nimble, stable catamaran with three staterooms, single head, central salon table, screecher sail / rig and fully enclosed cockpit.

Extras include a secondary anchor, handheld VHF and spare starter/alternator. Professionally maintained. Recently surveyed and major findings addressed by the Owner. - $108,000

San Juan Sailing - Bellingham, WA brokerage@sanjuansailing.com 360-671-0829 48º NORTH

BOATS FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT Winthrop Warner design. 23’3” x7’6” sloop. Cedar planks on mahogany frames. New EZ Loader trailer. 3 year old Tohatsu 6 HP saildrive outboard.

VHF radio, depth sounder. Mantus and Danforth anchors. Main, jib: fair. Genoa, storm jib: good. 2 burner Origo cookstove, wood burning heat stove.

2 berths. Moored in Mystery Bay, Nordland, WA. $16,000. svchickadee@gmail.com for more info.

AURORA 21 - 1965 Built by Wesco, hull #46, daysailer/mini-cruiser.

Trunk-cabin version of Victory 21 sloop racing design. Many upgrades include new hardware, built-in cabin shelving, and 4 ports forward that allow inside piloting. 2 mainsails, 2 jibs. 2012 Tohatsu 4-cycle outboard. Moored at Shilshole Bay Marina. $5,000. Call (206) 330-4731 or email blue_tarp@hotmail.com.

CONCORDIA 31 SLOOP Classic Yacht. Very good condition. Repowered Yanmar 30 HP low hours. Equipped to cruise the inside passage. Lying Friday Harbor - slip available. $30,000. Contact via phone at (360)378-5224 or via email at chms@rockisland.com for photos.

1981 FREEDOM 33 CAT-KETCH New Volvo Engine (2011), four sails, two heaters, two anchors. Located in Seward, AK. $35,000. For more info, please email topsail@alaska.net

1974 50’ CHALLENGER PILOTHOUSE Heavy duty solid fiberglass. Washer/dryer.

Thruster. Electric winches. 2 heads. Shower and tub. Flat screen TV. Roller furling. 450 gallon diesel fuel. Aluminum mast/davits. More. Great headroom and layout. Stand up engine room.

Excellent Northwest boat. Moorage in Bremerton next to Seattle fast ferry. Live aboard friendly. For more info, call (253) 224-8538. $145,000.

TRANSPAC 49’ MARK II 1986 KETCH SAILBOAT Fiberglass bluewater cruiser with AB 10’ tender and 15 HP Mercury. Warm teak roomy interior, 3 cabin, 2 heads, large aft master with 3 stern windows, separate shower, spacious teak decks, walk in engine room with bench, 135hp Ford Lehman, 5kw genset, rolling furling jib, radar, vhf, chartplotter, espar furnance, battery charger, 120v refer/freezer, masterflush, max prop, hydraulic steering $179,000 OBO. For more info, call (206) 387-6143 or pamelajgin@gmail.com

GAFF YAWL S/V AEOLUS Coolidge 1933 Puget Sound Gaff Yawl, s/v Aeolus.

Local Puget Sound classic. Heavy scantlings, fir on oak. Gaff main. Westerbeke 21 diesel, new rebuilt transmission. Contact for full set of pictures, plans, and video. Good condition...fully operational... Asking $12,500. For more info, call (206) 665-6718.

Kettenburg PC32 $15,900

Launched: 1948, Orion #68. Major restoration in 2006. Mahogany planks--some new, over steamed oak frames--all sistered. Updated rigging with Schaefer/Harken. Lots of bronze and varnish. Very minimal systems. Tons of class.

nwmaritime.org/boats/for-sale/ Contact Kris at 360-379-5807 kris@nwmaritime.org

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COMFORTABLE BLUEWATER SLOOP U.S. documented. 1982 Challenger hull, FRP/ Carbon fiber. 40’x12’9”x 34 gross tons. Aluminum spars. good sails. Solid teak interior. Head. Force 10 propane. Isuzu 60 HP main. Renault 10 HP auxiliary. Air/generator. CQR and Bruce w/chain.

McMurry anchor windlass. Hydrovane & Autohelm.

Radar etc. Achilles HB inflatable. Survey. $40K. For more info, call (360) 808-9085.

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CT 38 1986 TA CHAIO, WARWICK Aluminum mast, roller furling, Northern sails.

2-speed self tailing Barlow winches (6). Fin keel 11’6” beam. Teak deck, beautiful polished teak salon with fine cabinetry, exceptional storage, 6’7” headroom. Sleeps 5, water 128 gal S.S. (2).

Yanmar 3QM30 diesel, 58 gal S.S tanks. $45,000 Newport OR. Text or call (503) 544-6908.

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1973 THUNDERBIRD 26’ SAILBOAT Has two sets of sails, Honda 4-stroke 9.9 horsepower outboard, custom trailer with hitch, instrument panel (boat speed, wind speed, wind direction, etc.). Previously was raced in T-Bird championships. Boat has not been in water since applying gelcoat. $6,000 OBO. (541) 221-8373

WANTED

MOORAGE

WANTED CATALINA 34 OR 36 Catalina 34 or 36 WANTED! 1990 or newer. (Walk through transom) Contact saildabob@gmail.com

MOORAGE/ANACORTES, WA

LOOKING FOR PASSAGE CREW Tayana 37 sailboat needs one crew member to make the trip to Hawaii and the Marshall Islands. Departing Seattle May 27, 2019. Simple navigation experience, knowledge of cooking, and dive and spear fishing experience not required, but would be good. No expenses for you and I’ll buy your return plane ticket. For more info, contact Karl at (907) 268-7705.

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

CASSENS & PLATH ULTRA SEXTANT Beautiful C&S Ultra Sextant. Original wood case and additional waterproof travel case. Approx 2002. $800. Anacortes. Come to inspect. For more info, please email barton.waring@gmail.com NORTHWEST CHARTS I have charts of western Canada and Alaska wishing to trade for charts of Mexico, Central America, South Pacific...Will sell or trade. Call Bill at (503) 351-6400.

1989 PACIFIC SEACRAFT 37 Located Portland, Oregon. $115,000. Newer AGM batteries; inverter/charger; wind generator; solar panels; watermaker; liferaft; knot, depth, wind instruments; autopilot; Garmin radar, AIS, chartplotter, VHF; ICOM M802 SSB; computer; Monitor; EPIRB; Yanmar 40 HP; 40 gallons fuel; 80 gallons water; MaxProp; 8 sails; running/standing rigging replaced 2013. Contact via phone at (904) 728-9199 or sv.annamarie@gmail.com

INTEREST IN SAILBOAT PARTNERSHIP Experienced sailor would like to buy into 1/3 to 1/5 interest in 35 to 43 foot premium quality sailboat. Would also consider limited use lease arrangement. Email: SkiPilot99@msn.com

Caroline Baumann - (360) 202-7327 caroline@windermere.com Windermere Real Estate - Anacortes Properties

FABULOUS LAKE UNION MOORAGE Outside slip. Unobstructed view. West side of lake. SAILBOATS ONLY (low profile preferred). NO LIVEABOARD. 48’ max. length. $758./mo includes power/water. Contact Bill at (206) 200-8636.

JIB FOR SALE - FRESHLY SERVICED 100% Non-overlapping jib, 6 oz Dacron. Condition report and serviced by North Sails in December 2018. “All around good condition”. Comes with bag. Luff 33.1. Leech 31.05. LP 12.2. Foot 13.2.

For more info, call (206) 933-1107.

EMPLOYMENT SEEKING USCG INSTRUCTORS

PARTNERSHIPS

Great Opportunity to own premium slips in Skyline Marina Division 22, easy access to the San Juan Islands. Slip TDO90 Division 22, 48’LOA (44’+ 4’x18’) $150,000.

TDN38 and TDN39 are 44’LOA (40’+4’x18’) $140,000 each. Full service marina w/ secure gate. Amenities include bathroom/shower, laundry, parking, power and water!

San Juan Sailing, the premier charter company and sailing school in the Northwest, with over 35 years of experience is seeking USCG instructors to teach any of the following courses: ASA 101-106, 118, 114 and RPBA 1101, 1102. Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and ongoing education and training.

48 FEET MOORAGE - $400.00 Shelter Bay is a gated, private community with direct access via the Swinomish Channel to the San Juan islands and beyond. The private moorage will accommodate a boat up to 48’, you’ll have your private parking spot as you enter through the gate on the side of my house. For more information, please contact (425) 210-5050.

Contact (360) 671-8339 or jermaine@sanjuansailing.com

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This stable partnership has existed since 2007.

Contact lrschultz@comcast.net

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Seeking an Executive Director with dynamic experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and development. 1FTE, 4-6 weeks vacation, salary $55,000-$60,000 DOE.

Email cbc.ed.2019@gmail.com or call 360-714-8891 for more information.

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LIBERTY BAY MARINA 40’ - 48’ - 60’ open slips.

Great location.

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ANACORTES MARINA

Annual moorage available now: 32’ to 80’ Open and 32’ to 60’ Covered slips.

In town rental slips w/security gates, mini storage, full service boat yard, fuel dock & pump out on site.

Anacortesmarina.com or (360) 293-4543

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(800) 494-7200

The Best Racing in the Northwest • On the Lake or Sound • Active Cruising • Reciprocal Rights Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle 7755 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117 Phone (206) 789-1919 for information www.cycseattle.org

SLOOP TAVERN YACHT CLUB 2442 NW Market St. #94, Seattle, WA 98107 “Established in Ballard since 1976” $90 Annual Dues - Reciprocal Moorages High quality sailing at the lowest cost For more info call Mike at (206) 265-9459

FREE unlimited day sailing on the club boats.

• Sail on Puget Sound out of Shilshole Bay Marina • Full Service Sailing Club/Pro Shop/Brokerage • All the advantages of ownership w/out the hassles

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WINTER YACHT SITTING

Professional woman looking to yacht sit over the winter on a 6327 Seaview Ave NWMarina boat moored at Harbour Seattle, WA 98107 in Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, WA. Keep your yacht warm Phone (206) 789-7350 and dry.

References available!

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• Rotary Swaging • Roller Furlings • Life Lines • Mast Repair • Standing Rigging

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email jen@48north.com

• 30+ years of experience • Nancy Anderson - Seattle 206/669-0329 • sureritesigns@gmail.com www.sureritesigns.com

1.5 inch =$60/month VESSEL MOVING Business ad small, No ocean too big,Classified no trip too 2016too March PROOF no ship large,issue no mast too tall, sail or power, we move them all!!!

When you are ready, give us a call.

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Specializing in Marine Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Full service rig shop serving the Puget Sound www.taylorsails.com erictaylorsails@gmail.com

Cliff Hennen ‑ (206) 718‑5582 www.evergreenrigging.com ‑ (360) 207‑5016

SAILING DONATIONS

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(206) 548-1306 Check Us Out at

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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!

All donated vessels and equipment help raise funds that support CBC youth programs. Donated vessels and equipment are eligible for itemized charitable tax deductions. for more info, or to donate

(360) 714-8891 or info@boatingcenter.org

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San Juan Sailing 2615 South Harbor Loop Dr. #1 Bellingham, WA 98225

45' Jeanneau Sun OdySSey 1995 - $125,000 Four cabin, 65 HP Yanmar, w/ full electronics, recent survey, charter revenue opportunity.

47' Selene 2006 - $495,000

39' CalifOrnian 2000 - $156,000

34' Gemini 2006 - $108,000

32' nOrdiC TuG 2010 - $262,000

Desirable ocean trawler, full electronics, recent survey, charter revenue 2019.

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Popular two cabin, two head model. New hydronic heat, new dinghy, full electronics.

Cruise ready, bow/stern thruster, diesel heat, charter revenue 2019.

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