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O c t o b e r 2018 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea

Arctic Watch

Voyage of the Heart

Exploring Rapa Nui

Lessons Learned While Cruising

48° North Boat Test: J/97E

Galley Essentials with Amanda

How-To: Install Hydronic Heat

The Hottest Cold-Weather Regatta

Preparing for a Traveling Regatta

48° North Race Report

Red-necked Grebe: Winter guests in the Pacific Northwest. By Larry Eifert Passagemaking through ice is intense and incredible. By Becca Guillote Loss, exploration, and healing in the Salish Sea. By Irene Panke Hopkins Several weeks cruising in the shadow of the Moai statues. By Jon Henderson GRIB Thing - Part Two. By Jamie and Behan Gifford

We go sailing on a fast, fun, and versatile new boat. By Joe Cline Exploring historic Cornwall, and eating very well. By Amanda Swan Neal Often the most versatile and efficient heating system. By Alex and Jack Wilken Do Round the County right - tips and tricks for this year. By Andy Schwenk Sharing the experience of chartering a boat on the East Coast. By Bryan Rhodes PITCH, Pink Boat, TransPuget, Melges 24 Nationals, and more!

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial 6 Letters 8 Calendar 12 Lowtide 13 Books 16 Trivia 17

Crossword 17 Product News 18 Classified Ads 47 Brokerage/Listings 54 Index to Advertisers 62

This month’s Cover, “Pax,” is by local artist, Jim A. Jacobson. Original oils and commissions at www.jajacobson.com www.48North.com

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Autumn Reflections on a Summer Cruise Autumn brings with it the opportunity to make new sailing memories in the ever-building October breeze. It also offers the chance to look back on a fabulous summer of sailing. Here’s my favorite memory from my summer on the water, in this case, from our Cascadia Cruising Rally. What’s your summer sailing highlight? I grabbed a cockpit cushion and tiptoed up to the bow of our borrowed Canadian Sailcraft 40, Black Bird, that was anchored off Medicine Beach in Bedwell Harbor. I propped the cushion at an angle against the pulpit and plopped down on it. With a moment of cell service and the rest of the crew headed for bed, I finally got a chance to call my bride-to-be, Kaylin. We were only a month away from the wedding and there were as many loose ends to tie-up as there were rocks on the beach. You’d think that a cellphone call wouldn’t be the time you feel most in the moment, but as we caught up about the last few days and the thousand wedding projects, I was soon describing my surroundings to her. In this description, I found myself noticing and appreciating the beauty around me as much as any other time on the trip before or after. I leaned my head back against the cool blue cushion and told her about the stars. The Milky Way wasn’t the faint transparent stripe I’m used to. It was a galactic superhighway, a block of distant stars so distinct it looked like you could reach out and grab hold. A shooting star went nearly horizon to horizon while we spoke. The constellations I recognize were almost imperceptible, awash in an ocean of stars that are usually invisible because of city light or my own impatience at the onset of night vision. I turned my attention to the water below. It was dead calm; a perfect anchorage. There was only the occasional whispered lapping sound where the hull joined the dark brine. While I gazed, trying to make out the reflections of the stars, a fish darted out from underneath the boat. Then another. And another. Each one trailed behind it a stream of bright green bioluminescent algae that was reminiscent of the shooting star I had just been awed by moments ago. The air smelled salty, of course, but it was not damp the way it sometimes can be on the water. I strained to see another shooting-star fish, but none appeared before my attention was taken by the slap of a seal with a fish dinner. The “thwapp” echoed against the cliffs of Mount Norman. I figured I must sound insufferable, waxing poetic like this, and tried to change the subject, “So, did you get the invoice from the caterer?” “Yeah, it’s all good. Keep going. What else?” she replied. How lucky did I get with this woman? I looked to the boats around me. Several were rafted up to us, with lights out and no movement. Is there better night’s sleep than the one you get on a cruising boat in a placid anchorage? A friend’s boat was anchored just a ways off. His light was on. He was tidying the cockpit. He stopped, then did that movement we all do on deck from time to time - scanning slowly, turning, trying to see what little jobs still need to be done. Satisfied, he ducked under the dodger and into the cabin. His boat rocked a little with his movement, but the ripples never made it to us. The glow of his cabin lights warmed the cool black surface of the water. He was singlehanding, and I wondered whether he would read a book, or just quietly find his bunk and drift off thinking about today’s travels, or tomorrow’s. “You know, if I’ve got to be away from home, I’m pretty glad this is where I am,” I said. “I wish I was there.” “Me too.” I hope you’ve had a great summer on the water, Joe Cline, Editor, 48° North 6

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Volume XXXVIII, Number 3, October 2018 6327 Seaview Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107 (206) 789-7350, fax (206) 789-6392 Website: www.48north.com Publisher The Northwest Maritime Center Editor Joe Cline email: joe@48north.com Associate Editor/Race/Current Events: Karen Higginson email: karen@48north.com Advertising Sales Scott Pittrof email: scott@48north.com Classifieds/Display Advertising Benjamin Harter email: benjamin@48north.com Bookkeeper bookkeeper@48north.com Contributing Editors Culinary Cruiser: Amanda Swan Neal Photographer: Jan Anderson 48° North is published as a project of the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery. Nothwest Maritime Center: 431 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (360)385-3628. 48° North encourages letters, photographs, manuscripts, burgees, and bribes. Emailed manuscripts and high quality digital images are best, but submissions via mail or delivered in person are still most welcome! We are not responsible for unsolicited materials. Articles express the author’s thoughts and may not reflect the opinions of the magazine. Reprinting in whole or part is expressly forbidden except by permission from the editor. Subscription Rates: U.S. one year - $25 3rd Class (3rd Class is not automatically forwarded) 1st Class in U.S. - $35 U.S Funds Canada Printed Matter - $35 U.S. Funds Over-Seas Foreign Air Mail - $65 U.S. Funds

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Hey 48° North, Earlier this month, 48° North fans, Kevin Flick and Matt Johnson, wanted to attend the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend on the weekend September 7-9. So, they rowed to Port Townsend from Seattle, making the 35-mile trip on the night of September 7, 2018. (continued on page 10)

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They had two boats. One was a classic 17’ lapstrake Whitehall with 8’ oars and a fixed seat, appropriate for the Festival. The other was an experimental structural foam and fiberglass trimaran with a pedal drive and rudder, designed and built by Johnson. Fans of Race to Alaska might recognize Johnson and his pedal boat - he’s been been involved in the R2AK in some capacity each of the past few years, including a second attempt at the full race in 2018. Flick, 49, a data scientist, and Johnson, 44, a massage therapist, left Secret Beach in Shilshole Bay at 6:00 PM, traded boats four times over the night, and arrived off the Taylor Street dock in Port Townsend at 7:50 AM this morning. By 8:00 AM, they were tied up to a friend’s anchored trawler, eating steak and eggs for breakfast. The seas were calm all night with little wind and a favorable tide. It rained lightly for an hour just after sundown. They navigated in the dark with smart phones. For safety, they had hand-held VHF radios and an EPIRB (a small device that broadcasts a signal to satellites in an emergency), and they shared their location with friends on Google Maps. The trimaran carried a small outboard motor, strapped to its cowling, which could not have been deployed while under way. Each boat had a small white light, bright enough to be seen by the Kingston ferry, which came close and then cut its engines. The hardest part, they said, was just before dawn, south of the Port Townsend canal, when they struggled to stay awake and keep a straight course. After breakfast, the two cast off from the trawler in the Whitehall and rowed into Port Hudson to attend a 9:00 AM talk at the festival. On Sunday, the Whitehall went home on the trawler and the trimaran headed for home on its own, this time propelled by the outboard motor.

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Letters day, there came a knock at the door of the Evan’s home. His daughter in-law answered the door only to find a well dressed man dressed in the finest of livery attire awaiting outside. Also, behind him she saw a very large and ornate coach, waiting. He asked, “Is this the dwelling of Captain Evans?” “Yes.” Then she hurried to tell her father-in-law, “William, there’s a liveryman at the door who is asking for you.” Upon approaching the door, the Captain asked. “What is it you require?” “You, sir. The Grand Duke Nicholas requests your presence to play a few games of chess.” The good captain frowned, but answered. “I thank you my good man, but I’m not available.” He closed the door and returned to his room. That evening his son and daughter-in-law were overwhelmed at the invitation that had been given to him, and that he had refused. Once again stating. “I’ll not go.” The following day the same events played out once again and, as before, he refused. However, on the third day the Duke’s personal carriage arrived, but this time it was with the Duke’s Aides-de-camp who had come to collect him regardless. And, of course, the Captain agreed to go along. He packed a change of clothes, gathered his pipe and tobacco, as he knew that a few games of chess was in reality going to be a few days in the making. On the last day in the Duke’s presence, the game had been a hard one, but won by the Captain. At the end of the game the Duke asked. “You are the one who invented the ‘Evan’s Gambit, are you not?” “Yes, and that is not the only thing I have invented.” “What was the other?” Captain Evans knew the Duke was also an Admiral in the Russian navy. “The other, and for which you have not as yet paid me, are the green and red lights your naval ships use in navigation.” Several months later and after Captain Evans had been delivered home safely he was summoned to the cottage door once again. There stood a well dressed gentleman, who upon meeting the Captain, invited him to the Russian Embassy, where there was a message awaiting him. He accompanied the man in his coach and upon arrival at the embassy was given a letter from the Grand Duke. He also received a sum of money as well as a gold chronometer, with a gold chain. This was given in payment for the rights to use his invention for what we now simply call, “Running lights.” So, the red light on our port side and the green light on our starboard side has a history not normally known to many. Hope you enjoyed that, Donald Boone Gleneden Beach, OR

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Multihull NW Association presents Mark Dix, “R2AK Solo Attempt on a Tornado Beachcraft,” www.nwmultihull.org 5-7 Oak Harbor YC Scott Cline Memorial Regatta, www.ohyc.org 6 Coast Guard Auxiliary About Boating Safely Course on Bainbridge Island, call Grant at (206) 842-5862 or Loretta at (360) 779-1657 6 CYC Tacoma Point Defiance Race, www.cyct.com 6 CYC Edmonds Foulweather Bluff Race, www.cycedmonds.org 6 Orcas Island YC Benson Cup, (360) 376-3236 6 Bellingham YC Marmetta Cup, www.byc.org 6-7 Anacortes YC S’Ale Fest, www.anacortesyachtclub.org 6-7 Corinthian YC Seattle PSSC Small Boat Regatta, www.cycseattle.org 8-19 Flagship Maritime Captain’s License Class, Tacoma, check: www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 12-14 West Vancouver YC Pumpkin Regatta, www.wvyc.ca 13 SSSS Fall Series #4, www.ssssclub.com 13 CYC Tacoma Memorial Singlehanded Race, www.cyct.com 13-14 Corinthian YC Seattle PSSC Large Boat Regatta, www.cycseattle.org 13-22 AMTC Captain’s License Course in Sequim, www.americanmarinetc.com 19 Puget Sound Cruising Club presents Nancy Early, speaking on her two world circumnavigations and Night Navigation, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org Hand Sewing Skills of the Ditty Bay Apprenticeship, at The 20 Artful Sailor Whole Earth Nautical Supply, Port Townsend, www.theartfulsailor.com CYC Tacoma Neil Point Race, www.cyct.com 20 20 Bellingham YC Jack Island Race, www.byc.org West Sound CYC Commodore’s Cup, www.wscyc.net 20 20 SSSS Eagle Island Race, www.ssssclub.com Sloop Tavern YC Fall Regatta, www.STYC.org 20 Sloop Tavern YC Race Your House, www.STYC.org 21

22-2 Flagship Maritime Captain’s License Class, Bellingham, check: www.flagshipmaritimellc.com 26-28 SeattleYC Grand Prix Invitational Race, www.seattleyachtclub.org 27-28 Puget Sound Cruising Club Raft-up at Port Madison Yacht Club and Pumpkin Carving Contest, www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org 31 Happy Halloween!

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2018 Wooden Boat Festival

t’s been a weird summer. When Fogust turned to Smogust, the wooden boat community mourned the loss of those old growth trees, knowing that hundreds of beautiful vessels that were built or restored from wood with roots in our region would soon gather at the annual Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend. Luckily, gratitude trumps weirdness. Festival exhibitors and attendees tend to express overwhelming gratitude - for it is, so often, the hands and hearts of others that enable us to sail, row, or simply observe the magnificent works of art and craftsmanship, and which remind us of the connections between land, sea, and one another. This year may be remembered most for Sunday’s gale. But that blustery day just gave us more reason to do the things we love to do at the Festival anyway - to hang on tightly to the things and people we care about (and anything else that might blow away in the wind) and to linger in the magical Festival atmosphere (Sunday’s Sail-by was cancelled and many of us stayed

an extra day to avoid the storm). At an event steeped in tradition, there were still some notable firsts to celebrate: kids’ boatbuilding included Hokulea voyaging canoes; the 90’ Thames River barge, Amara Zee, moored on the waterfront rigged for a world-

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class post-fest rock opera; and, a firstever Women’s Offshore Panel, which packed the room beyond fire code. Certainly, elders who marked major milestones were honored as well. Notable among the latter: Lifetime Achievement Awards went to prolific yacht designer, Bob Perry, and small boat restorer and raconteur, Marty Loken. As concentric circles emanate out each decade of Festival, their lists of thanks included generations attending. Ripples continued with continuous toasts at Friday’s celebration where Carol Hasse celebrated 40 years in business at Port Townsend Sails. Her list of thanks was far from finished as night fell. Less obvious, but no less essential exchanges happen constantly at Festival. If you were here, you got a years worth of stories. If you weren’t, here are a random few that I witnessed on my daily walk to and from PAX. Lifelong sailor and 42-year Festival boat exhibitor, Lee Caldwell, of Sausalito, quietly rowed his trailered dory around the harbor each morning. Pete and 13

Lowtide Cathy Langley shared the backstory on tables full of locally-made bronze. Bolstering the work of 400 t-shirt wearing volunteers, one of my mentors—Anne Greer, gave directions to the Corn Booth, the oldest exhibitor. While the realdeal craftspeople, members of the PT Marine Trades Association, served as the unofficial “welcome” committee, while offering advice from their 100+ member businesses. The teen-built boat, Epic, was surrounded by crowds of youth all weekend. On the docks, Daniel Evans and Marybeth Armstrong - the passionate longboat captain/educators who made me believe those hard-to-row boats could change kids’ lives - got their own kids out on the water. Even the smallest exchanges conjure thanks—the daily good mornings with Festival icon Sam Devlin, friends waking on nearby

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spidsgatters, surprise visitors from China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and warm hugs from former WBF board chair (painter of this month’s 48° North cover) Jim Jacobson, who was stationed near his lapstrake dinghy. I am always struck by the radiant spirit of generosity, ready wit and wisdom of the community, and the

unflappable calm of Festival. The chilly temperatures and sideways rain of Sunday’s gale could not dampen our enthusiasm. When the 130’ Canadian tall ships Pacific Grace and Pacific Swift, had to leave early (after the Schooner Cup) due to the forecast gale, those fortunate enough see them made sure the story of their presence was not forgotten by Sunday’s attendees sharing photos, descriptions, histories, and tales of how the skillful pod of Harbor Master ’s dinghies spun, nudged, and lovingly berthed them together for the first time in Point Hudson on Thursday. Speaking of pods, Orcas cruised the festival entrance! Weird, but there’s not a witness among us who isn’t forever grateful. Mark your calendar for next year’s Festival, September 6-8, 2019. by Kaci Cronkhite photos by Karen Higginson

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Join us for the 8-hour About Boating Safely class, taught by certified teachers of the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island. This course meets the mandatory boater education requirements of the State of Washington for the Boater Education Card and is sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard and the State of Washington. Please pre-register with Grant Winther, (206) 842-5862, email: gawsail@sounddsl.com or Loretta Rindal (360) 779-1657.

October 2: Mark Dix, “R2AK Solo Attempt on a Tornado Beachcat: Boat modifications, custom pedal drive, preparation, experiences.” Northwest Multihull Association meeting at 7:00pm at Puget Sound Yacht Club on Lake Union, 2321 N. Northlake Way, Seattle. Non-Members are always welcome. For more information, call (206) 795-2111 or www.nwmultihull.org

Ready for Rescue Challenge The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), launched the U.S. Coast Guard Ready for Rescue Challenge, a $255,000 prize competition that seeks boater safety solutions that will help make it easier to find people in the water. When a person is separated from their boat or other watercraft, they can be left isolated in open waters. A life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) keeps a person afloat while they seek safety. This call for concepts is the first phase of an anticipated three-phase prize competition. Phase I concepts could include a new or updated life jacket or PFD, an attachment to a life jacket or PFD, or an additional device for boaters. The best concepts will be effective, affordable, and hold the potential for wide adoption by recreational boaters. Those interested in participating in the Challenge should submit their concept by 4:59pm ET, Monday, October 15, 2018. The judges will select up to five monetary prize winners. $25,000 will be distributed evenly among each of the Phase I monetary prize winners. For more information visit readyforrescuechallenge.com

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PSCC Meeting on Friday, at 7:30pm, at North Seattle College. F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , c h e c k : www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org October 19: Nancy Erley on Tethys. Join us for a fun story or two, and a tech-talk on Night Navigation. Nancy Erley led two voyages from Seattle, around the world, aboard her Orca 38 sailboat, Tethys. Night Navigation - How to travel safely after dark when you have to, and stand a night watch at sea. A technically rich presentation covering night vision, navigation aids and lights on shore, vessel identification, collision avoidance at night, radar, night time deck safety protocols, watch scheduling and more. October 27-28: PSCC Raft-up Pumpkin carving contest and potluck at Port Madison Yacht Club.

Hand Sewing Skills of the Ditty Bag Apprenticeship October 20 The Artful Sailor presents a oneday workshop on basic palm and needle canvas work with Emiliano Marino and Salty Sue. The Artful Sailor Whole Earth Nautical Supply, 410 Washington St, Port Townsend, www.theartfulsailor.com www.48North.com

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Upon retiring, Patrick and Heather bought a 35-foot sailboat on Lake Superior, sold their cars, and rented their home all in sixty days to pursue an adventure to the Bahamas. They relished the sights and challenges of sailing the Great Lakes, the historic Erie Canal, and vibrant waters of New York, while dropping 600 feet to S a i l i n g a ro u n d t h e w o r l d horizontally is difficult enough, crossing thousands of miles of ocean only to end up battling treacherous currents near the Capes. Hundreds of sailors have nevertheless managed it. Adrian Flanagan became obsessed with the idea of sailing vertically around the world - over the poles. Thirty years later he became the first sailor ever to do so solo. This was an epic challenge, sailing through the perilous waters off Cape Horn and across the remote, hostile

sea level. They forged on south for 1,500 miles via the Intra Coastal Waterway to Miami and then headed out into the delightfully hued Bahamian waters. They were thrilled exploring the fascinating islands, meeting the friendly people and yachties, but surprised with grounding

in shallow waters, especially out of sight of land, and 50+ knot winds in night anchorages. Join the adventurous Hills as they satiate their sailing appetite, not fully sated during an earlier trip with their two children to the exotic South Sea islands, atolls, then Alaska in their 42 ft. self-built boat. French Silk on Water, by Patrick Hill, www.patrickhillcruising.com

stretch of the Russian Arctic. Flanagan survived being washed overboard, capsizing, a close encounter with pirates, and was treated to not one, but two, dislocated wrists - all of this alone, often 1,000 miles from anyone who could help. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all high drama, however. Flanagan experienced moments of awe-inspiring beauty - sailing alongside a pod of whales, swimming with dolphins, and

other sublime, introspective moments as he pondered the vast ocean and his place in it. This is a timeless and unique story, pacily written with a sense of humor, capturing the zeal and determination required to be the first to sail over the top - and bottom - of the world. Over the Top, The First Lone Yachtsman to Sail Vertically Around the World, by Adrian Flanagan, www.bloomsbury.com

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The weight of the Antarctic ice cap deforms Earth’s shape.

The first deep sea sounding by line and lead was made by James Clark Ross in 1840 while on an expedition to Antarctica to locate the magnetic South Pole. In 2000, the Ross Ice Shelf calved the largest iceberg ever seen - 185 miles wide by 25 miles long - an area of more than 4,200 square miles, or nearly the size of Connecticut, the fourth smallest state. The world’s southernmost volcano, Mount Erebus, (12,280 feet) is the only active volcano in Antarctica. It was named by polar explorer James Clark Ross after one of his ships. It’s the world’s only volcano named after a ship.

Seawater freezes at about 29° Fahrenheit.

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The ice in Antarctica began forming between 35 and 50 million years ago. The Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica is the world’s largest ice shelf. It is nearly the size of France.

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Only 2% of Antarctica is ice free. Sea ice has many names and is named by size: fragments less than six and a half feet across—smaller than a grand piano—are called brash ice.

Mountains beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets rise 16,000 feet. The mountains that stretch the length of the Antarctic Peninsula are an extension of the Andes in South America, to which Antarctica originally was attached. It separated, or drifted apart, about 40 million years ago, but is still connected by a submarine ridge.

The Antarctic Ice Sheet is the world’s thickest, averaging more than a mile thick. Several hundred lakes lie buried under the ice sheet. Lakes buried under ice in Antarctica are 10 times as salty as the oceans.

Antarctic sea ice covers about 1.5 million square miles of ocean in summer, and more than 8 million square miles in winter, a seven-fold increase in area. It becomes as large as the United States. Permafrost is frozen soil, not ice.

Buried in ice below Russia’s Vostok Research Station is Lake Vostok, the largest of Antarctica’s subglacier lakes. It measures 160 miles long by 30 miles wide.

There are at least 12 forms of sea ice, including cake ice, frazil ice, and pancake ice.

Don Juan Pond in Antarctica is thought to be the saltiest lake on Earth, with a salt content of 40.2%.

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To counter this, Fortress Marine Anchors offers the Stowaway Bag. With sizes to fit its full line of Fortress and Guardian models, it provides a safe and easy stowage solution. Stowed below or in a lazarette, the Stowaway Bag is easily brought on deck. Assembling a Fortress Anchor is fast—an important

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If for no other reason than what might happen if the primary is lost, keeping a secondary anchor on board is a sign of proper seamanship. Storage, however, can become a problem. And a lot of damage can be done if it accidentally bumps into gelcoat. 18

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

Fall in the Salish Sea means lots of wildlife coming in to escape winter. Many come from the far north, but also from the east, where freshwater lakes and rivers freeze early. The Salish Sea might be cold, but compared with Alberta or eastern Washington, this place is balmy. Rednecked grebes are coming in now, one of several grebes with a somewhat similar appearance. Colors are dulled down for winter, but this place we call home is critical to them. Look at the bird’s profile. Body low in the water, long heavy bill that trends downward, thick neck, large feet for swift swimming to catch fish. These birds are divers, and by fall, plenty of forage fish are here to carry them over until they return to their summer homes. In spring, these birds fly east and north to find lakes

with emergent vegetation to help anchor their floating nests. Grebes have highly-complex courtship displays and are very territorial against other birds. They defend their home turf with dive-bomb attacks and they work as a couple to ensure their family is safe. Shortly after hatching the young can swim by themselves, but many spend time riding on the parent’s backs – even while diving for food. With kids grown, fall sets in quickly as these birds once again head to saltwater for the winter. Before they get here, first they stop midway to molt. This process happens every fall when the grebes find a safe haven where they loose feathers and grow fresh ones for the winter. Look for these interesting birds throughout the Salish Sea from October through March.

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

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h c t a W c i t Arc By Becca Guillote

y eyes are still squeezed tight, but I can feel the grey – the heavy grey sky holding back snow, the wispy grey fog that swirls and eludes, the dark grey sea dotted with ice. Someone is shaking my arm gently, but I’m reticent to emerge from my sleepy warmth. My arm shakes again, and I squint my eyes open at the little girl standing by my bed, bundled in so many layers she looks like a mummy. “You’re up” she whispers, her muffled words barely escaping the layers of fleecy fabric swaddled around her. I nod as I groan and stretch, and she disappears around the corner. I crawl out of my warm nest and start to add clothes in the dimness. A few layers of fleece, a puffy, two pairs of socks, gloves inside mittens, a big coat, a second hat for good measure. The form of Janna, veiled under an impossibly puffy and oversized outfit, emerges from the bow, and I emit a sleepy chuckle. I must look just as marshmallow-y, because she chuckles back. It’s 4am and the beginning of our watch. We clamor into the cockpit 20

clumsily, still pulling on PFDs, adjusting neck warmers and unbunching socks. It’s not dark, but it’s not daylight either. The world is grey. I try to shake the sleep from my brain as I listen to Savai and Graeme give us the update from their watch. There’s lots of ice, it’s very foggy, the wind has calmed, and we need to trend our course to the south if the ice allows. With the information disseminated, they head downstairs, clumsily pushing past our awkward marshmallow suits in the closed-in cockpit to get down the companionway. And then it’s just us and the ice and the heavy cold sky. Before we rounded Point Barrow, our two-person three-hour watch schedule was straightforward and comfortable. Those on watch were expected to keep a look out for traffic and debris, make sail changes or course modifications, prepare meals for the crew, and also accomplish small tasks to keep the boat tidy. With two people on watch together, one could pay attention to the course while the other organized a locker, cooked breakfast October 2018

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for everyone, or cleaned up the cockpit. In the predominantly empty stretches of water, there was also plenty of leeway to read a book, eat a snack, or make some tea. That leeway evaporated as we entered the fields of ice east of Barrow. Being on watch in the arctic literally means watching. Not glancing up and around between the pages of a good book to check on traffic and wind speed; but staring ahead without respite for three hours, eyes trained forward. Sometimes looking for chunks of ice floating in the mostly open choppy sea, other times seeking narrow pathways of water that emerge and vanish among a quagmire of ice. That is the type of watch we are beginning now – the watching kind. I head to the bow with binoculars and a compass. My job on the bow is to watch for ice in our immediate path and to try to untangle the deceptive mazes of water amid the bands of ice ahead. I communicate with Janna, now standing attentively behind the wheel, with exaggerated hand signals, indicating to

her which direction to steer, how much and – sometimes most importantly – how quickly. The binoculars help me distinguish grey ice from grey water and the compass helps me keep my bearings in this fog-enshrouded world so I don’t send DogBark! in circles with my hand signals. I stand at the bow, one arm draped around the furled-in jib, the other motioning almost constantly for course changes. Minutes evaporate in the raw beauty of the sculptures gliding by. They seem to pulse with vivacious shades of blue and white, these elegant statues of power and evanescence that morph and transform as we slip past. They are endlessly mesmerizing. The time flies by. After an hour and a half, I wobble back to the cockpit on stiff legs and we switch places for the second half of our watch. Now behind the wheel, I am unnerved by the hindered view of the ice ahead, accustomed to the sweeping landscape I could see from the bow. I have to trust Janna entirely, as she trusted me, to guide DogBark! through the ice with her hand signals.

“Being on watch in the arctic literally means watching.” My role now is to watch our course and depth on the chart, keeping us headed in the right direction and in deep enough water, and to react to Janna’s waving hands with quick turns of the wheel, sometimes threading between intimidating ice formations with inches to spare, other times zigging and zagging and making U-turns in cul-de-sacs of water bounded by ice. The rest of our watch slips by on the long low sheets of ice expanding endlessly to our starboard. The intermittent rumble of icebergs splitting and rolling nearby melds with the growling drone of the diesel engine under my feet. The dark damp grey of pre-dawn has stretched into the softer grey of a foggy day, unfolding and spreading in every direction. By the end of our watch, the cold has reached through my toes and fingers, creeping into my core. My eyes water, fighting

against the biting wind and straining to see the next chunk of ice in our path, weary from the exertion. With the intensity of these watching watches, the rest of the crew picks up the slack in their downtime. After handing over the wheel to John and Talia and peeling off the many constraining layers of down and fleece, I scramble up some eggs and toast for the crew that is awake while Janna makes hot tea and coffee for John and Talia; then we fill in the log book and check the bilges for water intrusion. And then I climb back into bed to snuggle under the deep thick comforter. A shiver of delight and warmth runs through me. I love the intensity of these watches, the vivacity of the cold wind across my face, the strained staring and quick maneuvering, the beauty and intricacy of the ice sculptures around us, almost as much as I love the feeling of crawling back under the comforter and snuggling in for a warm cozy nap at the end of it. Follow Becca and John’s journey at www.patreon.com/johnandbecca

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“Don’t you get tired of doing the same thing every summer?” our noncruising friends ask as we prepare our Discovery 42 sailboat, Beija Flor, by Irene Panke Hopkins for another summer trip. In truth, I ask myself the same question when my travel fantasies drift towards Europe, South America, and places I have never been and long to We revisited many of the usual experience. But by the time our anchor is set and the sunset’s pink and orange spots. In San Juan Island’s Friday light has faded to gray, those thoughts Harbor, after a long day chugging up have disappeared. The moon rising in a the strait, we joined the throngs of significantly darker sky than the one I tourists, grabbed a delicious meal at left behind and the gentle movement of the Cask and Schooner, and picked up our boat at anchor seals the deal. We are a few forgotten items at well-stocked exactly where we are supposed to be. King’s Market. Next stop: Reid Harbor on Stuart Our trip this summer had as much to do with our love for the coast as Island, where there’s room for plenty of my need to heal from events of the boats without feeling crowded. We had past year. My mother’s death in late a great walk to stretch the old legs - the March was at the top of that list. When popular hike to Turn Point Lighthouse we slipped the lines off the cleats in takes walkers through sun dappled late July and headed north into Puget woods, beside expansive, golden Sound, I knew where we were going pastures, past a one-room schoolhouse and I knew what to expect, but I did and the wooden, honor-system not know that something we have done souvenir chests, before spilling onto the forever could assuage the debilitating grounds of the historic lighthouse and a sweeping view of Haro Strait. For me, grief I was experiencing. it’s more than just a walk through the woods. It’s a portal to places and a state of mind we can only get to on the water. Our decision not to venture too far north this summer allowed us to explore some new anchorages in Canada’s Gulf Islands. One of the marvels of this cruising area is Irene and her mother in the galley of the “Beija Flor.” October 2018 www.48North.com 22

A Voyage of the Heart: Loss, Exploration, and Healing

the endless possibility for new experiences, even after 30 years of summer meanderings between Seattle and Prince Rupert. Clam Bay, between Thetis and Kuper Islands, faces east and is fairly well protected from both north and south winds. I was eyeing Penelakut Spit on the south end of the bay as a walking possibility, but it is First Nations territory so that was out. We dropped anchor in 35 feet of water with good holding ground. As I tidied lines and took in the scenery, another boat passed close enough for a woman to ask if I had been in the water yet. “Is it warm enough?” I asked, hopefully. “Supposed to be!” she answered. Our point and shoot digital thermometer revealed that, at least on the surface, I was looking at 72 degrees. I wasted no time getting into my bathing suit and lowering myself down the stern ladder. After an initial gasp (72° is warm by Pacific Northwest standards, but still not exactly bathtub temp), I swam a couple of laps around the boat. Luxuriating in the clean salt water, I floated on my back and looked up at the cloudless, blue sky. Sitting on the stern afterwards, warm sun evaporating the droplets of water on my skin, I felt a shift beginning. Tingling from the cool water and feasting on the combined smells of pine and salt energized me. My senses, which had been dulled for months, were waking up. The next day we kayaked through the lovely, shallow cut to Telegraph Harbor. We went ashore for coffee at the marina gift shop and café. Fully blooming flora onshore was at eye level and in sharp focus. I tuned into the sound of my paddle entering the water and pushing it behind me. The return trip against the current gave us a moderate workout. Back on the boat, I swam again. Twice!

Our next stop, Dogfish Cove, as it is locally known, on the north end of Valdes Island, was also new to us. We caught the running tide through Gabriola Pass, with Degnan Bay to our port. To starboard was a compact anchorage with room for a few boats and a small West Vancouver Yacht Club outpost dock. Just over narrow Kendrick Island on the east side of the cove was Georgia Strait, but inside all was calm. We jumped in the dinghy and explored Wakes Cove Marine Park. An unmarked dirt road off to the left led to what looked like a paved road but turned out to be a natural rock extension of the path. A detour on the way back took us past an abandoned cabin and a rusted tractor, likely from the 30s. A gorgeous sunset closed out a day of discovery and I realized that my tears were coming less frequently as this trip, and life, presented new possibilities to me. Early the next morning we headed out of Dogfish Bay into the Strait of Georgia. The sails stayed folded in their cocoons as we traveled north on glassy water. The morning sun

was cozy warm as I sipped my coffee and we began the run up the coast. Our destination: Hornby Island, a croissant-shaped island with its milelong Tribune Bay beach. I am beckoned each year by its white sand, which is the consistency of flour because of the punishing winter southeasterlies. It reminds me of the beaches of my East Coast childhood. Live sand dollars, covered in their black, undulating fur coats, dot the shallow, warm water near the shore. During the three days we spent at Tribune Bay we slept with port lights and hatches wide open, swam off the boat and at the beach, walked to the craft market with its co-op grocery and hardware store and relished stunning sunsets. I spent one day hiking solo in Helliwell State Park through old growth forest and along windswept cliffs with unobstructed views of the Strait and the mountains beyond. The solitary hike allowed me time to think and continue actively healing. It was, as Hornby often is for me, a turning point. With a southeast wind predicted, we headed south after three, sunny, sandy, glorious days.

Heading through Dodd Narrows, just south of Nanaimo, a place where I normally yield the helm to my husband, Dan, I gripped the wheel and kept going. Dan saw what I was doing and sat by quietly. I’d watched him do this enough to know the drill. Wait until the majority of boats get through, thereby avoiding their wash. Head for the opposite shore, spin the wheel to the right to put us in the middle of the channel. Follow the centerline through and out. Done. Another empowering first. This summer’s cruising trip, with visits to places both familiar and new, helped me begin to navigate the world without my mother in it. It was the first year when I didn’t seek out good reception for the occasional phone call. Because I couldn’t. Because she is not there. Instead, I learned to travel the uncharted waters of life without a parent, comforted and inspired by the beauty of the Salish Sea. For me, healing began with finding new ways and new places to set my anchor. Irene Panke Hopkins and her husband, Dan, live aboard in Seattle, WA.

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Exploring Rapa Nui By Jon Henderson

fter sailing away from the magical Galápagos Islands aboard our Beneteau Idylle 13.50, Ardea, we thought, ‘Cruising the Galápagos had been a lifelong dream, what could possibly follow that?’ The answer was a remote island which goes by three different names, depending on who you ask. Polynesians call it Rapa Nui. The Europeans call it Easter Island, named by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen who sailed upon it on Easter Sunday 1722. It’s called Isla Pascua by the Chileans who govern it today. It is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, and has moai, the iconic sculptures of giant heads, to go along with a fascinating history. After a 13 day passage that was mostly close reaching in twenty knots, the wind tapered off and we saw the island appear on the horizon. We had researched the few anchorages the island has to offer and, arriving just before dusk, we opted to anchor at Anakena. This roadstead anchorage is located on the north shore of the island and provides decent protection from the prevailing southeasterly winds. We anchored under the full moon and noticed that the blue South Pacific water was so spectacularly crystal clear, we could see the anchor settle in a patch of sand 60 feet below Ardea. Waking up the next morning, we looked ashore to a beautiful white sand beach, with palm trees and a magnificent stand of eight moai - truly,

an amazing sight. We radioed to report our arrival and arranged to meet the officials in Hanga Roa, down the west coast. There were several buoys marking a reef and we found a spot to drop the hook directly in front of the town. As with all of the anchorages in Rapa Nui, there is no real protection, other than what is offered by the lee. While we waited for the customs agents, immigrations officers, and agricultural inspectors to come out to our boat, we scanned the shore with the binoculars and located the small port where the lanchas (traditional fishing skiffs) were coming and going, where we might be able to land our dinghy. There is a small harbor further south that is used by larger fishing boats, but has a bit of a tricky entrance and is not set up for yachts. After a couple hours, the officials came out to the Ardea and stamped our passports and, after one of the agents became seasick, they determined that we were free to enter their country. We launched the dinghy and headed ashore to explore. The town has a surf break out in front of a couple of waterfront restaurants. The port is just big enough for a dozen or so lanchas and we tied up to a sea wall next to them. The main strip is a block uphill past the futbol (soccer) fields. Whenever we arrive in a new place, we sort out the grocery stores, fruit and produce stands, and try to find a coffee/ice cream shop with wifi. The supermercado was what October 2018

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you would expect for an island of 5,000 residents located out in the middle of the ocean. Everything has to be brought in by air or sea. We did find beautiful fruits and veggies and soon discovered the panaderias (bakeries) which feature empanadas (a pastry filled with savory meats, fish, or spinach that are a traditional Chilean staple). Hanga Roa has free wifi all over the town. It even reached out to the boat! This was a bonus because, not only did we get to catch up with friends and family, but I was in the process of getting my work visa application submitted for the job I had lined up in New Zealand. I needed to have a medical exam and a set of tests done to submit with my application, so we planned to stay for the couple weeks it took to get that done. We got to explore a bit and meet some of the locals. There is an airport which brings in groups of tourists daily, but once we explained to people that we sailed there (pointing out to the Ardea anchored nearby) we were invited to a much deeper connection, almost like family, as the ancient Polynesians had all arrived by boat as well. We spent a lot of time exploring the moai statues and other ancient ruins, and generally settling in to the local culture. We were also excited to do some scuba diving in the clearest, bluest water we have ever experienced. One of the dive shop owners submerged a full size replica of a moai in a reef, to

honor his ancestors. Diving there had a surreal, otherworldly feel, with the crazy blue water, endemic fishes, and the moai. When we dinghied ashore with our scuba tanks to get them filled, we were greeted by a couple gentlemen from Germany at the sea wall. They had seen us out at anchor and were very curious to hear our story. Rapa Nui only sees about 12-15 visiting yachts per year so we were a bit of a spectacle. We began chatting with the two men and soon learned that not only were they sailors, but they were also on a round-the-world trip... in a Piper Malibu airplane! The pilots are both named Karl and they started in Kiel, where they are from. They planned to be on the island for a couple weeks as well, as they were waiting for aviation fuel to be delivered by ship. Their next crossing was to Mas a Tierra (the island that inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe) and they could carry just enough fuel to make it there from Rapa Nui. The next day, we went back to shore to explore the farmers market, and check out the fishing tackle shop. We ran into “the Karls” again and they invited us to lunch. We had a great time exchanging stories about each of our voyages. One by sea and the other in a plane. We shared many common discussions about navigation, weather routing, logistics, and dealing with various officials at each of the different countries we each visited. Hanga Roa is a small town and we kept running into our new friends throughout our stay. We had coffee with the Karls on a couple of different occasions and had fun discussing politics, philosophy, adventures, families, and of course, sailing and navigation, and the weather. The breeze clocked around to a northeasterly and our anchorage went from lively to sporty. We decided to sail around to the other side of the island. We sailed down around the south end of the island. There are a couple of pinnacle rocks which shoot straight out of the ocean, about a nautical mile offshore. The ancient tribes had an annual competition, where a representative would run down the volcano, swim across the turbulent, shark infested waters to the pinnacle and collect an egg from a sooty tern seabird, and return. Manupiri – the

bird man - was rewarded with a year of solitary isolation, and his leader became the king. A lot of the art and petroglyphs have this bird represented. We anchored at Vinapu, along the southeast side of the island, on the recommendation of the harbor master. Its location was near the end of the airstrip and there was a lighthouse used to guide the fuel supply ship into a wharf. Also, of course, there is a stand of moai up on the hillside and some interesting petroglyphs. We were watching the weather and we only planned to stay there one night, before moving to the southeastern end of the island and an area called Ahu Tongariki. In Vinapu, we found a slight bay and a stand of 15 moai on the shore. We dinghied into a tiny little harbor and hiked up to Rano Raraku, the volcano quarry from which the moai were carved. Once the giant sculptures were carved, they were then transported down to the shore to look over and protect the villages. There is a beautiful little lake in the crater of the volcano with wild horses running around. All of the fresh water on the island is rainwater which collects in this lake.

The weather system that was chasing us around the island blew southwesterly at 0200, putting us on the lee shore. We completed our circumnavigation, sailing back to Anakena in the wee hours. After a short nap we went ashore, did a bit of snorkeling, and then hiked out to Te Pito Kura (the navel of light). This is the site of a spherical stone that was said to have been brought to Rapa Nui by the first king that arrived on the island. It has a high iron content and is smooth, unlike any other rock on the island. It has the magical power of mana, and is said to bless fertility. Rapa Nui is an incredible place, steeped in history and mystery. Our path across the South Pacific was not the common “milk run” through French Polynesia, and because of that our experiences were truly unique, and the memories and friendships we have made along the way will be cherished forever. Pacific Northwesterners at heart, Jon (Noj) and Michele are happily embedded into the sailing scene in Auckland, NZ, where Jon works for Evolution Sails. Follow their adventures at www.callalooblue.com

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GRIB Thing: Part Two In our article from last month’s 48° North, “GRIB Thing: Part One,” we exposed the long-standing abuse of meteorologists and their ingenious revenge - GRIB forecasts: computer generated, interpretation required. If you get it wrong, blame the computer, it doesn’t care. There aren’t really nefarious intentions. Just the wordless language of GRIB forecasts, from different sources shown on different viewers. GRIB is a tool and you are the forecaster, discerning the character of weather from simple images. Different GRIB models produce different forecasts derived from common parameters. Geographic area, time increment, resolution, and weather elements are parameter choices that define what that GRIB forecast is showing. They also directly affect the GRIB file size. This is not a concern if connected directly to the internet; but a big consideration offshore using slow speed data connections. When we’re sailing offshore, I change parameters to keep GRIB file downloads to a reasonable size – usually under 70kb. Sometimes we select a large area but at low resolution to see the big picture; more often it’s a smaller area at 50km resolution for local conditions. Area and time increment parameters are self-explanatory, but the other two need further explanation. Resolution is the distance in kilometers (km) between GRIB data

points – those wind barbs or arrows that show on most GRIBs. Resolution spacing can be 100km (62 miles) or 1km (0.62 miles) high resolution spacing. Higher resolution gives clearer definition to weather patterns, especially along coastal and inland waters. It does make the data file much larger. On-screen, pinky-nail width spacing might seem insignificant. It’s not, as 100 kilometer spacings can be very misleading along coastlines because GRIBs do not forecast wind over land. For example, let’s say the forecast shows 40 knots 100km at sea and virtually no wind over land on a model with 100 km resolution. You as the forecaster could decipher that near shore, the wind will be light. GRIB images with color shading representing wind speed must transition 40 knot color shading to 0 knot color shading in that narrow spacing. It may look a lot like a forecast of 10 or 20 knots of wind between the offshore and coastal data point, but it’s not. Assume it’s 40 knots all the way to the coast, or download a higher resolution model. And while doing that, include GUST in the download parameters. Before we get to GUST and other forecast elements, here’s an important note. When a GRIB forecast shows windspeed of 20 knots or wave height of 8 feet, it does NOT mean that is the maximum windspeed or biggest wave height. These figures represent an average of significant wind speed or wave height, not the maximum. Consider the number as midpoint with +/25% possible. 20 knots could 15 to 25 knots; or more if accounting for GUST! F o r e c a s t elements are the different weather Red sky at night, sailors delight, unless the models conflict! October 2018 www.48North.com 26

conditions important to sailors. Wind forecast (speed and direction) gets the most attention, but by itself is like a mostly empty toolbox. Is a 20 knot forecast (that you know could mean 25 knots) steady or blustery? Don’t know unless you look at GUST, which is wind gust forecast. Bigger differential in wind versus GUST forecasts suggests instability. Hmmm, then maybe good to look at the barometric pressure and rain forecasts. Combined, this could explain a lot about the character of a forecast. 20 knot days are not all equal. While you’re at it, have a peek at the CAPE forecast – a measure of “convective available potential energy.” High CAPE index equals higher chance of squall or thunderstorm activity. To round-out pre-passage weather, looking at a GRIB forecast of sea-state and ocean currents may weigh into go or no-go decisions because of comfort and speed. There are other elements available, but these key factors form a rich composite view of weather. Considering the number of elements across multiple GRIB models with variable parameters does create a conundrum. When different forecasts models agree, say GFS (USA) and ECMWF (European) (two most common, but there are many others) we’ve found the weather usually happens that way. Often, they disagree. Pondering which is more right may set the amateur forecaster adrift with indecision; or picking the one that best suits a schedule. Neither will serve you well. Without the clarity of a crystal ball, either outcome is possible. Assume the least desirable forecast is possible and if that means no-go, then so be it. Simple as that, mostly… Problem is that too often there is discord between the models when it would be nice to get going. We use two methods to deduce a more likely match between forecast and reality. The first we call indexing. Regionally and seasonally, model forecast accuracy changes for better or worse. When into a new region or season, we carefully note and compare model forecast accuracy over a few weeks – GFS versus ECMWF for example. The model giving better results gets weighted as

higher probability of accuracy. The second method is simply including forecasts produced by a professional meteorologist. Seems obvious, but is forgotten surprisingly often. With a bag full of weather tools, forecasting seems easy; and it may be startling when actual conditions differ from the forecast. But just as a hammer doesn’t make a good screwdriver, the pros and cons of each tools is important. Here are a few relevant points: Over-land wind forecast: Again, GRIBs do NOT accurately forecast wind over land. Often it can look windless over land, which affects interpretation of coastal forecast as shown above relating to resolution. Wind types: GRIBs are very good at forecasting gradient winds. This is horizontal wind caused by atmospheric pressure differences and the Earth’s rotation. Other types of wind are NOT well forecasted in GRIB models. That includes katabatic winds such as the 40+ knot anchorage-shuffling Coromuels near La Paz, Mexico; or convective winds from squalls and thunderstorms. Winds like these may be deduced from a composite forecast from multiple tools. Wind-only forecasts lack sufficient information. Being good at gradient winds though, for a simple judgment of wind strength, look at the barometric pressure lines. Further apart equates to less wind. Close spacing is probably where you don’t want to be. Near shore: Land affects coastal winds and currents, especially at islands, capes, and points. Each is an impediment to wind and water. GRIBs do nicely forecast less wind or water on the leeward side of an island. GRIBS don’t account for the physical shape of a shoreline or heating and cooling properties of the land. These properties can cause localized wind, current and sea state to be very different than forecast, while the forecast can be spot on 5 miles away. Blame the GRIB if you like, but this level of forecasting is beyond the scope or capability of GRIB forecasting. Extreme weather: The most extreme weather system windspeeds may be grossly underrepresented by GRIBs. Often they show top wind speeds of 50 or 60 knots. For hurricanes winds double those speeds.

With such limitations, are GRIBs viable forecasting tools? Absolutely! A skilled meteorologist’s forecast is better, but specific for a place and time. When moving between places, GRIB visualization shows a broader area of weather advancing through time and gives an easier sense of weather dynamics, and perhaps an advance peek at a nasty low over the horizon not yet mentioned by a meteorologist. The Salish Sea is a relative sliver of water compared to the area west of Neah Bay. Do to some GRIB limitations,

forecasts by skilled meteorologists are the best locally. Still, developing a working knowledge of GRIB forecasts will prove invaluable when you round Neah Bay and turn left. There, the water is inconceivably grand and local meteorologists very few, except for you. The Giffords have been back in the Pacific Northwest for a few months. They are about to return to their beloved “Totem” and the cruising life. Follow them on their blog at www.sailingtotem.com or check our blog page at www.48north.com/sailing-blogs/

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he J/97, in some form, has actually been on the market since the first hull was finished in 2008. It was built to prioritize ease and versatility while maximizing performance under the IRC racing rule. It did so beautifully, with many early wins, and a great deal of positive response from cruising and racing sailors alike, as well as critics (it won Sailing World’s Boat of the Year for Best Club Racer in 2010). Since that time, the boat has gotten a primarily-cosmetic design update and is now called the J/97E, but the broad appeal remains. New boats have been selling in the Pacific Northwest, including the one that belongs to Scott McConnell, who is a terrific guy and who took some of the 48° North crew sailing recently on a stunning September day. Sailing with new boat owners has become a real joy for me; it is so fun to get to know why someone makes the big decision to buy a new boat. In Scott’s case, he’s started in a San Juan 24 before moving into larger cruising boats. Now he’s excited to downsize, and says that having a boat he really wanted to go sailing on - something fast, fun, and easy - was his biggest motivator to choose J/97E. Unlike his other boats, he’s keeping the boat

I stepped on deck, I felt the beam. An 11’ beam is not enormous, but it’s quite a lot for a 31’ boat, regardless of its intended use. It’s also somewhat reminiscent of certain J/Boats of old (11’ is the beam measurement of the J/29, and the J/30 is 11.18’). The last sail test I did on a J/Boat was on the J/88, a boat with a clearly different design purpose and a beam of 9.5’. Nonetheless, I found the J/97E notably beamier that the J/88 on deck, in the cabin, and under sail. The beam on the J/97E is likely a result of the desire to maximize both interior space and orth oat est rating under the IRC by J o e C l i ne rule. The interior has an efficient and comfortable nearer to his home instead of closer layout for cruising, which I’ll discuss to the islands, and he’s LOVING it, a bit more later. In addition to the sailing more often than he even hoped. beam, the IRC maximization also can I had a chance to explore the J/97E be found in the way the knuckle at at the Seattle Boat Show and was truly the plumb bow sits out of the water, eager to see her in action. Honestly, of shortening the waterline measurement, all the boats I’ve tested, the J/97E might but leaving it functionally long when be the boat that best suits my personal you’re underway. In addition to the sailing desires, with its simplicity, beam and the bow design, the boat is speed, and ability to race or cruise, all also fairly heavy for its length, another in a midsize package. I’ll try to keep design element likely aimed at IRC. any personal bias in check. I toured the whole deck layout, The J/97E is a very sharp design, and it is really beautiful in it simplicity. and approaching the boat from the Moving around the boat was easy from dock, she really looks quick. I didn’t stem to stern with ample side-deck and notice it from the dock view, but once room to get under the outboard-set shrouds. I am a huge fan of the J/97E’s cockpit layout, with bench seating forward of the traveler and the more wide-open design aft with dual foot pushes. Since this is a tiller driven boat, the cockpit felt particularly spacious without a wheel pedestal. Different than the original J/97, the J/97E has the traveler on the cockpit floor, which makes movement fore and aft seamless. And with the beam, that bar is LONG! I asked Scott whether they ever use its full length, and he said they tend to keep the car in the middle 75% of the bar, but it’s nice to have options. I agree! The profile of the J/97E is visually pleasing and reveals her IRC-rule aim.

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I noted the cleverly double handed, and I rigged in-haulers for the can see how that would jib. Since the boat has a be no problem. one-design sail plan with I was impressed a non-overlapping 105% by the minimal stern jib, those in-haulers will wave we were creating be an important device - our way through the for getting the most out water was smooth. This of the boat in lighter is important, because breeze. The in-haulers the J/97E is not a boat are permanently rigged, likely to plane. Surf? and Scott mentioned Sure. But, if a boat is using them a lot, even going to displace 8,600 while cruising and lbs of water, to do so day sailing. A lot of For a 31’ boat, there’s a lot of interior space in the J/97E, especially one as efficiently is a true production boats have performance minded as it is. success. While you’re moved to non-overlapping sails in a not likely to spend time on a plane, the way that leaves many of them wanting least in our conditions that day, was boat is certainly still performant. And power with the stock sail plan, the a bit narrow. It can be attributed most remember, this is a cruising boat too! J/97E will not suffer in the same way. Speaking of cruising, that interior to sailing too heeled, but we actually We headed out sailing with a 12-14 overpowered the rudder several is perfect for a couple or a family. knot northerly... we really couldn’t have times going upwind. In spite of those The beam is a big benefit to the cabin, asked for better. The size of the boat moments, the boat felt maneuverable, and it’s really an elegant use of the makes the sail setting easy - nothing is and the tiller was never unwieldy. space. There is 6’ headroom and too loaded. In the conditions we had, Even if the groove was a little narrow accommodations for a comfortable we were quickly into de-powering for our set-up, when you were dialed, cruise. It sleeps six, but that would be mode, putting something extra on the it was fingertip-control on the tiller. cozy. There’s a private double berth halyards, moving cars aft, and pulling One of the great things about the aft, and a spacious v-berth that is open on backstay to reduce headstay sag. hull shape is how good it felt going to the main salon. The galley is small, I found myself wondering about rig through the waves. It’s motion was but has all the basics: stove, oven, tension for the fractional, swept-two- smooth, likely a product of her 8,600 refrigerator, storage. There’s a nice, spreader mast - should we have had pound displacement. And its way double-sided seating area in the salon. more, and is this a boat on which through the water seemed particularly It has an enclosed head with shower to owners will want to adjust their shroud buoyant - the bow stayed high and starboard, opposite the aft cabin. tension as the conditions change? Scott had just completed a week the deck stayed dry. This is a boat that As we set off upwind, I was already has an impressive offshore cruising the islands - they hosted immediately aware that I could feel resume, and this sense of buoyancy friends overnight, and had a group when the boat was lit-up and moving, would be confidence inspiring in swell. of six for dinner. He loved it. While and when it was choked or needed to The J/97E is definitely fast. The it’s not a huge interior by any stretch, be powered back up. I love that kind of boat’s instruments were yet to be it suited them perfectly. When they feel. That said, I found it a somewhat calibrated, but our handheld GPS were cruising, they sailed a lot, taking challenging balance, because pushing showed us beating well above six advantage of the boat’s performance the boat to feel powered up and fast knots. capabilities. In his own words, “We led us to sail with more heel than was After an hour or so of exciting, had so much fun!” probably efficient. It’s the kind of thing blissful upwind sailing, we rigged the In my own words, the J97E boat is that owners of these boats probably monstrous asymmetrical that sets off of pretty awesome. It’s a very attractive dial in quickly, but it wasn’t super the six-foot telescoping bow sprit made boat that is genuinely versatile. It intuitive for me. of carbon fiber. We set methodically, feels powerful, is really fun to sail, I loved playing with the jib set- trying not to light the boat up until and its accommodations are really up. It is so adjustable, and the controls we were ready. Once the kite was up impressive for a boat of this size and allow for beautiful shape. We didn’t and sorted, then... “everybody ready?” performance pedigree. I couldn’t help need much in-hauler in the breeze we We turned up a few degrees and we thinking that with all of its fun and had, but I’d estimate that you could were off. The boat felt incredible under functionality to go along with the get at least six inches of play inboard/ spinnaker. On this point of sail, I was simple sail plan, a crew of four, five, or outboard, which is a lot. in love with the beam. It felt fast and even six could do something like Van Sailing upwind, I felt the beam stable. The GPS climbed above seven Isle 360 unsupported on this boat and again. Compared to the narrower knots, above eight - easy, under control, absolutely have the time of their lives. J/Boats designs that I have more and fun! We trimmed by hand except In short...I want one. experience with (J/105, J/80), I felt when we really heated up to a reach. like the groove going to weather, at Scott and his wife sail the spinnaker Joe Cline is the Editor of 48° North. www.48North.com October 2018 29

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Last year, upon our arrival in Falmouth in southwest England, it was a treat to tie up in front of the National Maritime Museum at Port Pendennis Marina. Our morning runs soon led us in all directions with Pendennis Point Shipyards and the commanding well-preserved 16th fortress of Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, as favorites. We took ferry rides to other locations dotted around the Fal Estuary and delighted in the handsome village of Flushing that seemed a world away, even though it’s just across the river from Falmouth. Settled in the 17th century by a Dutch community that hailed from Vlissingen, also known as Flushing, the village is dotted with majestic Queen Anne style houses built by ships’ captains who perhaps favored its quieter location. In the evenings we relished the bustle of Falmouth, sampling its numerous global cuisine choices including the following. Thai Beef Salad 8 oz of roast beef sliced 3 cups Romaine lettuce ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved ½ cucumber - sliced ¼ cup each of cilantro, mint and basil leaves - chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 clove garlic - minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 30

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through unannounced roundabouts to yet another unruly tiny high-hedged-lined lane containing extremely menacing rock walls hidden behind the foliage. By the time we arrived at the charming working fishing port of Padstow, I was eagerly anticipating a quiet lunch. Alas, it was not to be, as this foodie village, nestled between glorious sandy beaches at the head of the Camel River, attracts celebrity chefs and was swamped with folks happy to sit about the quayside and watch the tide roll in as they indulged on gourmet fish and chips. “On, On,” we thought as we quickly purchased beetroot dip, rustic bread and a trendy raw slice for an impromptu picnic. Beet Dip 3 beets 1 head of garlic ½ cup walnuts ½ cup cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped dill 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 425°F. Wrap each beet in foil. Cut the top of garlic and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil then wrap in foil. Roast beets and garlic 45 minutes. Peel and dice beets. Blend all ingredients in food processor. Our destination was the remote tiny natural

harbor of Boscastle, which lies in the bottom of a narrow ravine guarded by a large hooked stone breakwater. These days, a few small craft berth at the tidal mudflats, but before the railway was built, it was a thriving port serving much of northern Cornwall. We discovered hiking paths along the rugged high cliffs with raging seas and sweeping views, castles, Norman churches, and Iron Age fort remains which made our afternoon hike and picnic extremely romantic. Cornwall is steeped in history and it was super to be following in the footsteps of the famous novelist Thomas Harding. I’d long ago enjoyed being introduced to Wessex with Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d’Urbevilles. I guess I’m a little behind the times, as most folks I spoke with had come to Cornwall to view Poldark filming locations. It’s also a pleasant wander through the main village which sits high above the harbor as attractive white-washed thatched cottages offer an assortment of potteries, galleries and tea rooms. It was interesting to hear that the rolling fields adjoining the coast are known as the Forrabury Stitches from when they were divided into ancient “stichmeal” cultivation plots; and that they’re still using the original crop rotation sequences. Dating back to the 16th century, the historical Wellington Hotel was our getaway accommodation. Its original use was a coaching inn and colorful characters including King Edward VII, Sir Henry Irving, Guy Gibson, and Thomas Hardy, have stayed beneath its roof. With fabulous weather we dined on the upper stone wall terrace enjoying risotto and the village views below. Asparagus Risotto Verde 1 lb asparagus handful parsley tops or spinach leaves salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped shallot or onion ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup Arborio rice 4 cups light broth ⅓cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano juice from half a lemon watercress for garnish Cut off 3 inches from asparagus tips and slice remaining stalks. In salted

boiling water, cook tips 1 minute then stalks 3 minutes. In a blender, puree stalks, parsley, a pinch of salt and ½ cup of cooking water until smooth. In a heavy pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter; add shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and cook 1 minute. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute. Add wine, stir until it evaporates. Add 2 cups of broth; cook until absorbed, 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add another cup of broth; cook until almost absorbed. Rice should be tender but slightly al dente at core. If needed, add more liquid, ¼ cup at a time. Add remaining ingredients. Serves four. We choose Port Isaac for our morning run as we’re fans of the BBC series Doc Martin. It was great to visit scene locations plus trail run the South West Coast Path. We vowed to trek more of the 630-mile path created by coastguards on the lookout for smugglers. All too soon, we were back aboard Mahina Tiare and off to the fuel barge. How funny to discover the fishing smack moored alongside was owned by Andrew, a barge worker. He’d been out attending his lobster pots and after

some prompting he proudly displayed his catch. Preferring to eat lobster “au natural.” Lobster Linguine 8 oz linguine 10 oz cooked lobster meat 2 oz olive oil 1 garlic clove - chop 4 spring onions - chopped ½ teaspoon finely chopped red chili 1 oz dry white wine 1 tablespoon each chopped parsley and basil salt and pepper Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan and sauté garlic, spring onions, and chili for 1 minute. Add lobster and heat through. Add wine and cook until alcohol has evaporated. Add pasta to lobster meat and stir in parsley and basil. Season to taste. Serves four. This month Amanda weaves her way through the South Sea Islands of Samoa, Wallis and Fiji. To read her current feasting experiences sail to www.mahina.com

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Winter is coming (please don’t sue me!). This week alone, we have had multiple clients inquire about purchasing a hydronic heater so it can be installed before the temperature drops. Hydronic heat is usually the most efficient and versatile way to heat your boat, and it happens to be the type of heating system with which we have the most experience. The installation of a hydronic system covers almost all the elements required to install a heater of any type; but we will go over the process specific to installing a hydronic heater, pointing out differences from other heater installations, and will include some of the tricks and details of the installation. What is hydronic Heat: Here is the description from our article about heating system options from the January 2012 issue of 48° North: [With hydronic heat,] diesel is burned... to heat water which is then circulated in a loop throughout the boat. By using various types of heat exchangers it will perform

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different jobs. You can heat a cabin as a separate comfort zone, preheat the engine, or heat fresh or raw water for showering, washing dishes, etc. There are high efficiency plate heat exchangers that work well for heating a continual flow of hot water. The cabin heaters are small radiators with a fan to move the air past the finned tubes for the heat exchange to take place and circulate about the cabin. On cruising boats, water consumption can be reduced by using hot, raw water for showers or washing clothes, and then rinsing in hot fresh water. As far as the heat exchanger for preheating the engine, it is also possible to reverse the process when the engine is running and use its heat. Planning: As with any equipment installation, planning is key. To select the appropriate size heater for your boat, calculate its total volume in cubic feet and multiply by 12 for a sailboat and 15 for a powerboat. The total is the minimum heater output, measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs), your boat will require. There are two ways to rate heaters in BTUs. The most common method is by fuel burned. The other way is in actual heat output, so check with the manufacturer before choosing a heater for your boat. Where to install the heater can affect which heater is best for you. If space is limited, you may want to select a different model of heater. You also need to plan out how the exhaust, fuel, electricity, and all the plumbing for the coolant loop are going to reach the heater location, as well as how you’ll access the heating unit for service. Exhaust: This is possibly the most dangerous part of the heater. The metal exhaust tube can get hot enough to easily melt plastic or scorch fiberglass, and it should certainly be kept away from wood and skin. An exhaust sleeve prevents the hot metal from directly contacting things. Using a heat shield (Figure 1A) is an excellent way to prevent accidental contact with the October 2018

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exhaust and heater. An exhaust blanket (Figure 1B) can provide enough insulation to carefully touch the blanket without being immediately burned. Even with these precautions, however, any proper exhaust installation should ensure that nothing can fall against the exhaust. Heaters that are designed for RVs and coaches exhaust out the bottom. These need a moisture trap to keep condensation from accumulating in the exhaust and causing corrosion. Heaters designed for boats exhaust out the top. Both versions need enough clearance above or below the unit to run the exhaust without coming close to any material. Diesel heaters have a maximum exhaust length. Some heaters, such as wall-mounted cabin heaters, have a minimum exhaust length of chimney to create the proper draft to pull all the exhaust out of the boat. Hydronic heaters and most modern heaters draw their combustion air from the outside and exhaust through the same fitting (Figure 1C & D) to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide getting into the boat. A typical maximum length of exhaust for a hydronic system is 12 feet, minus 2 feet for every hard 90° bend in the exhaust. Some models have exhausts that, while still too hot to touch, are cool enough to use flexible stainlesssteel exhaust pipe. It should be noted that it is only flexible until the first time the heater is run, at which point it hardens up. Hotter exhaust units require all solid plumbing. This usually means more joints and, therefore, more possibilities for leaking. All joints need to be clamped and sealed with furnace cement. A muffler should be incorporated into the exhaust to reduce noise, and, there should be a loop up of at least 12 inches to prevent rain and waves from traveling up the exhaust to the heater. The exhaust thru-hull fitting is best located somewhere aft, where it will not see much in the way of waves and will not interfere with docking or other activities. The air coming out of the exhaust is hot and the fitting itself is too hot to touch while running. A few feet from the exhaust you can generally hold your hand in front of it (BE CAREFUL), but within a few inches, it can easily melt fenders, dinghies, and

damage anything else that comes too close. Careful planning and placement can minimize these problems. Fuel: Having the fuel tank above the heater is always a plus, since gravity makes the fuel pump’s job easier. However, a hydronic or forced air heater will have its own fuel pump that can generally lift fuel about 5 feet vertically, depending on the model. Horizontal travel is easier and, while it must be within reason, 12 feet is almost certainly doable even with a 5-foot rise. If the tank is farther away than the pump can deal with, you can use a lifter pump to bring the fuel to the fuel pump. The same lifter pump can supply a cabin-heater as well. In any case the heater should have its own pick up from the tank and not have to fight with an engine for fuel. Diesel heaters require the air be bled out of the line to run properly. Many units have a return line that should be plumbed back to the tank for this purpose. Propane heaters and stoves that are more than 20 feet from the propane tank and more than 26,000 BTUs need 1/2-inch hose as opposed to the standard 3/8-inch to not be

starved for propane. Electrical: Many hydronic heaters have a 1500 watt (or more) electrical heating element assist to reduce fuel consumption at the dock and shorten the time needed to come up to temperature. Because hydronic heaters can make on-demand hot water through a heat exchanger, we often remove the hot water tank and can install the heater in its place. This is doubly convenient, as the wire for the 1500 watts will already be run. If this is not the case, make sure to size the wire appropriately to supply the heater. At 120 volts, 1500 watts is 12.5 amps. DC wiring is even more critical as it does not travel over distance as well as 120 volts AC. The wattage, fortunately, is much lower; but before you purchase your heater, decide if 12 or 24 volts is better for your installation. The heater can have a separate control board that is wired to the heater where you provide DC power. On some models, you bring the power and all the other connections to the heater. Each cabin fan needs power run to it and each thermostat needs two wires run to it, so it has a circuit to close. If the

circulation pump is external, that will also need power from the heater, and, if there is a lifter pump, it too will need power when the heater is running. Plumbing the loop: We prefer to use hot water hose for our coolant loop; most models use ¾-inch hose. Wherever you run the hose, it will carry heat with it. You can use this to warm up certain spaces and help create ventilation. You can even switch to PVC or copper pipe for short stretches if you want to really heat up a space such as a foul-weather gear locker. Note that any time you switch from hose, you add a joint that can leak and are also losing heat from the water in the loop. If you are using the hydronic heater for on-demand hot water, you can create a summer loop cutting out most of the loop and leaving only what is essential to making hot water. To do this, you need a three-way valve and a tee (Figure 2). The summer loop must include the heater, the on-demand hot water heat exchanger, the circulation pump, the expansion tank, and, if the boiler is cast-iron, the minimum total volume for the heater. Stainless-steel and copper boilers have no minimum

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the system possible. If mounted low, it can make draining the system easier, but it is best to mount it where it is accessible for flushing the system. When planning the loop, figure out what is the best run for the hoses to reach all the cabin fans and heat exchangers, and return to the heater. If the heater is replacing the hot water tank, the plumbing for the domestic cold and hot water will already be there. You simply must plumb them in. If not, figure out the best place to put the heat exchanger for the ondemand hot water that will Figure 2: Diagram showing plumbing with be both near the taps that a 3-way valve, tee and a filler manifold which are using the hot water and includes both a heater and a summer loop. located to keep the summer loop short. You may include volume of coolant for their loops. heat exchangers in the loop for the The water must also be circulated engines. These can both take the chill faster with a cast iron boiler. Some off the engine and take heat from circulation pumps will immediately fry the engine when it is running for the themselves if they run dry, so it is best heater loop to save fuel. Remember to to place them low in the system below use embossed hose clamps. If there are the expansion tank, preferably on the any high points in the system, you may return to the heater. The expansion want to put in bleeder valves to ensure tank is best mounted above the rest you can get all the air out of the system. Ducting: The most efficient cabin of the system with its overflow bottle fan installation is flush mounted accessible to be monitored and filled. A filling manifold makes filling the with a grill (Figure 3A). There are system easier and makes fully flushing circumstances where this is not possible or desirable because of available surface area, noise reduction, or wanting to heat two spaces with one cabin fan (Figure 3B & C). Ducted heat does not travel as far as hot water. Do not duct more than four feet from a cabin fan. Forced air heaters can duct farther but must still be centrally located on the boat to reach all the cabins. It is also considerably easier to run ¾-inch hose as opposed to 4-inch ducting. Start up: Once the Figure 3: “A” Flush mounted cabin fan behind grill. heater is installed, it “B” Cabin fan mounted back from surface with duct outlet needs to be filled with plate. “C” Ducting to carry the hot air to duct vents. coolant. You can pour it 34

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in from the expansion tank and then try to bleed it out by running the heater, opening the bleed screws you have installed, and adding liquid as needed. The problem with this method is that the heater circulation pump will not pump air, and, again, some will burn up if they go dry. So, if there are large air pockets in the system, you may have trouble filling the system this way. Or you can fill it through the filling manifold, shown in Figure 2, with a baitwell pump or other positive displacement high volume pump. Plumb the pump into the filler manifold with the pickup in a fivegallon bucket and the other end of the manifold, the return side, emptying into the same bucket. Then, fill the bucket with coolant and turn on the pump, keeping the coolant level above the pickup to the pump until coolant begins to come out of the return side of the manifold. It is important to plug the overflow tube from the expansion tank to prevent coolant leaking everywhere during this process. One good way we have found to do this is by rolling a plug out of rescue tape, jamming it into the hole under the cap, and closing the cap on it to keep it in place. Keep pumping the coolant through the system till you see no bubbles. Then you can close the filling manifold and stop the pump. Remember to take the plug out of the overflow tube before you start the system. Once you are sure everything is ready, start the heater and let it run for at least an hour, checking all the hose connections for leaks and insuring that all the cabin fans and hot water work. After an hour, check that the exhaust has stopped smoking to be sure you don’t have an exhaust leak. Though it is probably the most involved installation, apart from, perhaps, forced air, hydronic heaters give many advantages and flexibility in heating your boat. If a hydronic system is not the best for you, hopefully parts of the above installation overview can still be relevant to your install. Boats are best maintained by constant use; being able to keep them warm and toasty means we can use them all winter long. Heat is coming… Alex and Jack Wilken are professional shipwrights, lifelong cruisers, USCG licensed captains, and are the owners of Seattle Boat Works.

Round the County The Hottest Cold-Weather Race By Andy Schwenk

Photo courtesy of Jan Anderson.

WIn recent years, there is only one hat’s a sailor to do in November?

answer: Round the County. That is, of course, if you register before it is sold out. When this regatta began in 1988 with seven boats and plenty of breeze, I bet no one imagined what it would become. Now, they get that many entrants in the first couple minutes, and the 115 boat limit is reached in a day or two. Back then, it was a barbecue and a bonfire at the Roche Resort for the layover on Saturday night. Now, since there has been an increase in the average size of boat, and corresponding growth of the crew roster, things have changed. Lots of other things - like average daily temperature - not so much. My wife raids garage sales and thrift shops all year to find quality thermoses to load with everything from hearty soup to something stronger (in case the wind is light). Every crew person on her boat is required to plan a warm snack to share. From a portable propane Mr. Heater unit to a diesel-fired hydronic unit, even a good old-fashioned clay flowerpot upside down on top of the stove whatever you use for warmth below will be appreciated all weekend long.

The thing about Round the County is that it’s not just a race. It’s an event, or a series of events. It has two pre-start extravaganzas: one at the host club, Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC), and another at Anacortes Yacht Club (AYC). Even Bellingham Yacht Club has a notorious hoedown at the north end of Blakely. And that’s before anybody even ties a cleat hitch in Roche Harbor. If you have the time to get to lovely West Sound, there is nothing like hoisting a cup of cheer with the merry hosts to wash down their great old-fashioned home-cooking on that windswept rock in the Salish Sea. On the other hand, the average working stiff simply battling the traffic north on a Friday night might only make it to town in time to hit AYC and then battle for a bunk for few hours of sleep before a typically blustery race - welcome respite from an amorous spouse keeping you awake all night or watching the kid play football in the rain on a Friday. Whatever your pleasure, make sure you come prepared. If you have a new boat and have been buoy racing all season and wonder what all those colorful sail bags stored in your garage are used for, this is your chance to fly that canvas. This is, of course, because www.48North.com

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Round the County may be the only race in the area in which you can expect to do some, or maybe a lot, of reaching. Grab the one marked JT, that’s the Jib Top for headsail reaching; and use it with the one marked GS, for genoa staysail, that sets just inside. If it’s just howling on that reach, use the bag marked BR, that’s your blast reacher and is money when the green water sweeps the deck at Davidson Rock and you’re ready to ease sheets. If you don’t have an asymmetrical kite yet, this will convince you that one is required, especially the first time a schooner roars past on a double digit waterline reach. The Code 0 has a funny name, but if your competitor has one and you don’t, prepare to take a transom picture of that boat. Spinnaker staysails are a real treat for a motivated foredeck crew and keeps the competition wondering if they should do the same. I know they tend to block the helmspersons view and generally don’t add a lot of speed, and if used improperly they can jam the slot and create turbulence and slow you down, but heck it’s 30 miles each day, you’ve got time to work out those details. That schooner has to choose between the golly wobbler and the Fisherman, just be glad that isn’t you. And, well, as much as I hate to 35

Several of the past Round the County races have had one day that was blowing dogs off chains (below, at Lydia Shoal) and another that was very light (right, off Battleship Island). Photos courtesy of Jan Anderson.

admit it, whatever you call your drifter - the wind seeker, fingerlicker, etc. bring that along too. If you look at past results, you will find years in which not a single boat made even the 15-mile halfway point and the trophies were simply raffled off. That being said, if you are wondering whether to lead the reef line, the answer is yes, and yes for the second one too, if fitted. Same goes for jack lines and all the other required safety gear. Skippers should make sure their crew is familiar with purpose and function and plans for emergencies. There have been wrecks at this regatta over the years, not just at the pre- or post-race parties; but rigs and rudders and keels have come to grief on this course, so it’s best to be prepared. Many a racer will tell you this race starts early; and when a southerly is brewing at the start off Lydia Shoal at the north end of Rosario Strait, it is not uncommon to see some colorful kites blazing north in a desperate attempt to make their start on time. Sometimes there is so much current running at the start that the race committee has a devil of a time getting the anchor to set and these tardy seaman are in luck. This year, it appears the tide and current tables are showing not quite as much as usual, and this could result in a good old fashioned drag race. Look at 36

the scoreboard on the website: ketches (Inisfail), cruisers (Louis I), schooners (Martha), multihulls (Dragonfly), and yes, many monohull race boats have won this regatta. Make sure to bring your waterline, as the Perry 66, ICON, has lit it up the most with six notches on her emergency tiller recording the victories. Each year the course swaps direction, this year the route goes clockwise around San Juan County. On clockwise years, the shore patrol headed to San Juan Island on the ferry get to watch as the crews battle south to the turning point at Davidson Rock. Shore patrol are the keys to this regatta. They are the friendly folks that haul the dry sleeping bags, crock pots, and breakfast items to the condo. Some even bring an RV to provide extra bunks. If you are going hippie-style without support, or have a vessel that doesn’t require these services, that’s ok too. If you can’t find shore patrol, consider a shadow vessel to double the fun and provide hospitality services. Make sure your shadow vessel has lots of dry bunks and a mondo heat source. Once you pass the ferry headed through Thatcher Pass, make sure you double check and you know what needs to be left to starboard. With the clockwise course, the finish line will be to your right all weekend long. Cutting October 2018

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corners saves time, shortens the course, and gets you to the finish line sooner. In every race, there is a favored tack or gybe that takes you to the awards ceremony sooner; focus on this as you make tactical decisions. Davidson Rock is the southern limit of the course and hopefully a sleigh ride to the finish at Mosquito Pass. Don’t forget to read the Sailing Instructions carefully and do what they say if you want a halfway time, just in case. The daily distance of 30 miles isn’t that far for a speedy boat, but when the sun starts to fade, make sure your crew bundles up and keeps working until you’re across the line. There is a rock garden at the south end of Henry Island; and if you don’t know the reputation of Mosquito Pass, ask your insurance agent, and she can fill you in. Roche Harbor is kind of like Santa Claus’ legendary sack that just is never quite full. Squeeze on in and share a yarn with your new neighbor - it’s always a lively atmosphere on the docks. There is a BBQ tent and, if you get there early enough, a splash of local ale to slake your thirst. The clock is held overnight and even if you didn’t finish by the time limit Saturday, there is always tomorrow. Sunday morning comes early and the start is kind of tucked up into a box. The boats trying to start are often fouled up by other yachts waiting their turn, while crews are sipping coffee and popping Ibuprofens. Generally, it is a run to Turn Point, and again there are marks to be left to starboard. Take Danger Shoal, for instance; that sounds like a good one to remember.

Turn Point is tricky on any year, and fortunes have been lost as the leaders cut it too close on the north side and are swallowed whole by the notorious light spot that can gobble you up at any moment. Of course, sailing high and wide on the scenic route will cost you mileage, so take your pick. Usually, the results from the previous day are posted, so you know who you’ve got to beat or who to watch and try to mimic their style. Boundary Pass is a great place to focus on the competition. See if anyone seems to be doing better to the north or south and trying to capitalize on it. Heck, if you haven’t played with the staysail yet, maybe now is the time. As you round Patos Island, it’s like the crew and the boat know you’re headed home. Even so, more boats have tickled Clements Reef than just about any other piece of terra firma on this course; so stay alert. Sucia is quiet this time of year, a real contrast to the steady stream of vessels arriving and departing in the summer months. Hopefully, you will slip around Point Lawrence without too much trouble. Then comes the final big decision

for the naviguesser: Pea Pod Rocks. Yes, we know it’s shorter to go inside Pea Pod, but gosh it looks windier in the middle, and sheesh that finish line is so far into the beach you can hear the ice cubes tinkling in the finish line committee’s glass. It’s not over until it’s over and if you think the wind is going light, it is; go ahead and make the change, you will be glad you did. Don’t forget to call in and light up your sail numbers if it’s dark. This race may be the only one all year when you get to use your changing sheet and your barber hauler. And if you don’t have all those fancy reaching sails with all the creative names, you can still get more out of your boat with those lead-adjustment devices (plus, you won’t have all those bags taking up space in your garage all year that make you feel like a swab for forgetting how to rig them). As with any venture, the important part is the folks you are with. You are lucky to have them, and they are lucky to have you. Round the County is that kind of race. As you watch the island panoramas slip by and maybe even share that space with a whale or two, it’s

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hard to imagine just how lucky we are. It is likely the delivery to and from may take longer than the race itself. The current race record is just over seven hours. If you can help out that owner who has been writing fat checks all year to keep the program running, take a trick on the helm or, if you have the skills, offer to bring that lead bellied money guzzler home. Don’t be tied to a schedule; if it’s a hootin’ southerly on delivery day, you might be glad if you decide to wait it out. If you do well at Round the County this year, congratulations; some of the luminaries of the PNW sailing scene are now your equals and you have a boatload to be proud of! If not, there is always next year, and maybe going counterclockwise is more your style. Either way, make sure you drop OIYC a line and let them know you appreciate all the volunteer efforts that go into making all this happen in one of the most gorgeous race tracks on Earth. Andy Schwenk is the owner of Northwest Rigging, represents Ullman Sailss and Swiftsure Yachts, and teaches at Skagit Valley College.

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he idea to race in the 2018 J/80 T North Americans started out like most sailing adventures; with a few

drinks and a simple question, “How would we do against the East Coast J/80 sailors?” The Crazy Ivan crew had just won the inaugural J/80 West Coast Championship during PSSR in April against tough local competition. A trip back east seemed a logical next step for our crew. The J/80 North American Championship was being held in Marion, MA, from September 7th to 9th, so we circled it on the calendar and started working out how to take our boat (which does not have a trailer) across the country. With no trailer and limited vacation time for hauling a boat 3000 miles, we quickly decided to look into chartering a boat and found two reasonable options. J/World Annapolis offered to deliver a newer boat, hull #1483, to Marion, MA. The other option was a local owner who wasn’t actively racing their boat, hull #170, but who had done well in past J/80 events. His offer was roughly half the cost of the J-World boat. I decided to go with the less expensive boat and we turned our focus to getting the crew, sails, and sailing equipment on a plane to Boston. I’ve done several travel regattas with Steve Travis and the crew of Smoke, so I thought I understood what we needed to bring with us. Those trips were usually on designs that were different from Smoke (or his previous boat, Flash), so bringing a ton of boat 38

gear didn’t make sense. We would bring our personal sailing gear and on one trip we brought a Code Zero. For a one-design boat where all of the running rigging, in theory, fits what do you bring with you? We were already transporting our regatta sails and decided to bring along some of our instruments - a TacTic Racemaster and Velocitec ProStart so we had consistent information in a format we were familiar with. The items we left behind, and eventually regretted not having, were our jib and spinnaker sheets as well as the winch handles. The chartered boat had spinnaker sheets that were 15 feet longer than our set. The jib sheets were almost as long. They were class legal and worked fine for the boat owners but we were tripping over spaghetti in the cockpit. The winch handles lacked the quick release we are used to and caused some issues in the breezy conditions. While some control lines were very long, one line on the boat that turned out to be short, too short the furling line. Jack Christiansen from the Seattle North Sails loft was a huge help in boxing the sails up. He showed us the correct way to tri-fold and roll the jib & main together. The spinnaker went in a separate box with the battens. Transporting the sails on Alaska Airlines was a relatively simple process. They allow some sports equipment to count as one bag, so we marked our sails as windsurfing equipment and avoided additional bag fees. You need October 2018

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to keep the weight under 50 pounds and the largest box under 110 linear inches (which is simply adding up the total of each side of the box). We had a scary moment after we arrived in Boston and the spinnaker didn’t show up. The box had been scanned in at Logan, but was shuffled into a cargo shipment instead of with the regular luggage. We had the box marked and tagged like luggage, but next time, I will consider writing “Not Freight” or something to this effect on our sail boxes. Plain white boxes look a lot like cargo. One thing we did right was to travel on the same flights. Hauling our sail boxes, in addition to our personal luggage, to the car rental terminal was much easier with a full crew. In hindsight, I should have booked the flights for everyone under one reservation, so we all benefited from the free checked bags allowed by having a credit card affiliated with the airline we flew. Check to see who on the crew has airline status and place the flight reservations under their name to share the benefits they receive before anyone books; joining reservations later doesn’t offer the same advantages. We took the red-eye direct from Seattle to Boston, which saved travel time, but arriving at 3:00 AM Pacific Time and navigating Boston traffic was a challenge. Fortunately, I let the Airbnb host know we would be arriving early and arranged for an early check-in. We were able to get a few hours of sleep before heading down to the check-in with the regatta host. We took a divide-and-conquer approach to the sail measurement and boat weigh-in. The sails were dropped off with a crew member to make sure we didn’t lose our place in line. The sails measured in fine, but we were missing a class royalty tag on the spinnaker. A quick call back to the Seattle loft and the royalty tag was on its way via overnight delivery. The rest of us went to the boat, which was stored out of the water, and applied a coat of McLube Hullkote Speed Polish to the bottom. We should have given the boat a more thorough once over upon arrival. I’d recommend immediately going over a charter boat as if you were going for a sail, even if it’s out of the water. We didn’t give

the winches a spin until the next day when we planned to be sailing. Instead of practicing, we were taking apart winches that were supposed to be ready to race. While the charter experience wasn’t perfect, those winches were the biggest issue we had with our charter boat. Overall, the experience was quite good. The owner turned out to be a great resource for tools, local knowledge, and he even brought us coffee before we headed out to race. I expect the J/World boat might have been cleaner, but I’m happy with the connections we made chartering from a local boat owner. It was late afternoon on Thursday before we were off the dock and motoring out for our first sail. It’s a great feeling to be sailing somewhere new on a boat that you know well; on a boat you don’t, it’s more fraught. We were fortunate that the rig was set up well for the local conditions. The extra maintenance we performed ate into our practice and tuning time. We definitely felt a bit rushed, and to count our red-eye arrival day as a full prepday was optimistic, since we weren’t

The “Crazy Ivan” crew (right) avoid a broaching boat at the J/80 North Americans.

all functioning at full speed. I will plan for an extra day of boat prep the next time we travel to charter a boat. The long days of boat work were totally worth it once we got out racing with 22 J/80s on the line. The race committee got 13 races off over three days in increasing breeze. Friday was 10-15 knots, Saturday was 15-20, and Sunday was 18-23. It was great to see the J/80 actually gets up and goes in the higher breezes. We set a crew speed record of 13.5 knots and learned a ton

about sailing our boat in bigger breeze than we typically see here in Seattle. We are all hoping for 20 knots or more during PSSC in a few weeks! I’d like to say thanks to the Crazy Ivan crew – Paula Bersie, Taylor Joosten, Laura Rhodes and Alan Johnson. They were as awesome as travel companions as they are as sailors. Bryan Rhodes lives in Seattle, WA and owns J/80 #151, “Crazy Ivan.” Photos courtesy of Anne T. Converse, www.annetconverse.com

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e came for the wind. We stayed W for the party. Honestly, we came for the party, and then the wind

showed up bigger than life. Bigger and badder than barometrically boded, it was the best weekend on the water than I’ve had in quite a while! A big chop and a bay full of white caps shook the cobwebs loose as we left the dock at 9:00am. PITCH Regatta starts bright and early, with a 10:00am first warning and a bit of a trudge to get there. Even with the white caps, I couldn’t be convinced that it was #3 conditions until I gave the trusty genoa a try. It only took a minute to realize that we were running a jib on Saturday. Everything was soaked!

Races started right on time, and the courses were set in the middle of the bay to thwart our usual inclination to hit the Happy Valley breeze and come out screechingly overstood at the top mark. My town now has roundabout traffic circles, and Bellingham Bay usually has that at the top mark! It was a valiant effort by Charley Rathkopf and his assistants on the Race Committee, but in fact the further left you went, the happier you were. We got in some fun zooms and rode a few waves on Saturday morning, with three races completed by 1:00. At that time, the big boats were sent off on a distance race. All three of the big boats were

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from Seattle and had no idea which island was Eliza. After some chart downloads, they were off in the right direction. Sadly, they couldn’t get in a complete race in the time allotted. The rest of us got off two more for a total of five on Saturday! We were in and finished with plenty of time to clean up before dinner. The steak was delish, we were all a bit sore and salty, and most of us hit our bunks early that night. Sunday morning we were back at it again. There was a steady breeze and a predicted building forecast. It was the top of the #1, but not enough to break out the small sails. “Take some Advil, we’ll be sheeting the big one!” The big breeze never came in, but we had a steady 5-10 knots that carried us through four more races. The wind clocked straight south, so we got in our solid pin end starts and hit it hard on the left side of the course. The top mark became a frequent gybe set, and there was just enough wind to occasionally bring the pole back and burn downwind. Sunday prizes were accompanied by some awesome Mexican food. A small but enthusiastic crowd had a great weekend; the group was slightly larger than last year, but only shades of the regatta’s former glory. I love a small venue and hate a course that’s filled with big boats stealing the breeze, so I was perfectly content! However, if you forgot about PITCH, you really need to come back and try it again. You get treated like royalty, the breeze is good, and the town is fun. This year the Martin 242 fleet was given a One Design start, and Ken Machtley and crew dominated with

his boat Treachery! Congratulations, guys! In PHRF 1, Darrin Towe owned the top spot with his Melges 32, Wicked Wahine. PHRF 2 had six boats, and Dave Steffen won his class and the regatta Overall with a string of bullets. Moving along in the starting order, the Pt. Roberts Denny’s fans on Mad Dash won PHRF 3 with nearly a straight row of bullets. PHRF 5 had the widest rating band and the most boats. Eric Yaremko’s Flying Circus won the first day, but Stephanie and crew on Wild Rumpus came back to win day two and the division overall in a tie breaker!

If you haven’t been to PITCH in awhile, go ahead and come for the wind and stay for the party! It’s always on Labor Day weekend, and you can spend the entire month of August up north hopping between races. Ask me how! by Stephanie Schwenk photos by Jan Anderson results on page 46

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the regatta every year. By the end of 2018, and in just seven short years, The Pink Boat Regatta will have donated over half a million dollars towards these efforts! Bellingham kicked off the season on August 25th, with nine boats raising over $6,000. As always, the race was followed by an epic celebration at Bellingham Yacht Club. First overall went to Michele Bennett’s Garufa Girl, followed by Stephanie Schwenk’s Wild Rumpus, and Dawn Durand’s Jamoca. Seattle enjoyed a new venue and sponsor for Seattle’s flagship event, Elliott Bay Marina. This year ’s Seattle sailors set out on Elliott Bay on a beautiful day with the wind just right.

or the seventh year in a row, sailors flooded the Pacific Northwest waters in pink, sailing to support breast cancer research with The Pink Boat Regatta. The Pink Boat Regatta was started by local sailors who wanted to get out on the water for a cause near and dear to us all - and have fun doing it. 100% of all net proceeds from every regatta are donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In 2017-2018, BCRF will award $59.5 million in annual grants to more than 275 scientists from top universities and medical institutions around the globe, including five prominent grantees right here in our own PNW community, many of whom attend

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An Argosy ship full of spectators cheered along 22 boats as they sailed along the Seattle waterfront for a combined fundraising effort of over $50,000. Notably, the 1st through 3rd place overall winners - Gray Wolf, Team Sail Like a Girl, and Team Tsunami - were responsible for over $20,000 alone. Gray Wolf, a custom 40’ Rodger Martin design, was crewed with Lisa Cole’s female “SheSails Seattle” sailing students, who rallied to raise over $8,000 and round the buoys on race day with a 17-year old female skipper. Team Sail Like a Girl, the Melges 32, having recently won the 2018 Race to Alaska as the first all-female team and first monohull to win R2AK, generously donated over half their winnings to Pink Boat and went on to raise over $7,400 total for 2018. Team Tsunami, led by long time Pink Boat supporter, Michele Trombley, who sails in honor of her mother, came

together as a surprise late contender to surpass Uno (Brad Butler ’s Sierra 26x, otherwise known as “THE pink boat”) for a 3rd place with with over $4,700 and a solid showing on the race course September 8th, taking home The Pinkest Boat award with a pinked-out boat and elaborate handmade pirate costumes. Brand new for 2018 - Tacoma! With over 20 boats showing up on September 15th, Tacoma sailed victoriously to raise $30,000+ through buy-a-buoy fundraising, with the top three boats raising over $10,000 alone. Congratulations to Cindy Craig’s Pink Flamingos in 1st overall aboard Eleven (and Pinkest Boat!), Connie Peterson and the ladies of TWSA on Aleshanee in 2nd, followed by team Pink Panther aboard Robert Nettleton’s Xocomil in 3rd. What a most excellent inaugural regatta! I hope you will join our PNW sailing community in humbly

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thanking the sponsors: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance; Team Sail Like a Girl/First Federal; Elliott Bay Marina; Stoup Brewing; West Marine, Skagit Bank; JanPix; Ilwaco Tuna Club; Prism Graphics; and Harmon Brewing. Also the v o lu nte er s, f o r th eir t im e a nd energy through all events. Last but not least, the volunteer board of The Pink Boat Regatta, and the volunteers of our hosts at Bellingham Yacht Club, Elliott Bay Marina, Tacoma Yacht Club, and CYC Tacoma, for coming together to make a real and lasting difference for The Pink Boat Regatta. And MOST importantly, for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation as we strive to see the end of breast cancer and its effect on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. by Ashley Bell photos by Jan Anderson

CYC Edmonds Foulweather Bluff Race October 6

Orcas Island YC Benson Cup October 6

CYCE invites you to its 38th annual Foulweather Bluff Race. Yachts with PHRF ratings of 180 and faster compete in the 26-mile course rounding both Scatchet Head and Foulweather Bluff buoys. Yachts with a PHRF of 181 or slower, and all boats entering the NFS division, will sail the 18 mile course to the Scatchet Head buoy and a temporary buoy off Pilot Point. Overnight moorage is available at the Port of Edmonds Marina. Registration and T-shirt ordering will be on-line this year and available at www.cycedmonds.org

The Benson Cup is a race named after Father Benson who ministered to the people of San Juan County for many years. Contact Jimmy Roser at (360) 376-3236.

CYC Tacoma Point Series October 6: Point Defiance October 20: Neil Point November 3: Browns Point Check: www.cyct.com

STYC Race Your House October 21 The only requirement to enter is that you must live aboard the vessel used, and it must be your primary address. The Washington Liveaboard Association is a full partner in this event, and together we have created a great opportunity for all you liveaboards to come on out and play with the other overloaded boats. Need a rating, we are ready for you. Cost FREE. Check: www.styc.org

Anacortes YC S’Ales Regatta October 6-7 Bier on the Pier? Sail in the Gale? Brand new event for Anacortes Yacht Club. Check www.anacortesyachtclub.

West Vancouver YC Pumpkin Regatta October 12-14 If you have a laser, radial, 4.7, 29er, 420, X class, RS Fiva; or Opti red, blue, white, and green, then you are invited to spend a weekend sailing in one of the prettiest locations on the West Coast. The Lasers will be sailing their District Championships. For more information: www.wvyc.ca or call (604) 921-7575.

STYC Fall Regatta October 20 This multi-race event is the final qualifier for the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club Commodore’s Cup. It is also a SYC Grand Prix qualifier. Check: www.styc.org

CYC Seattle Turkey Bowl Regatta November 17-18

Gig Harbor YC Lemans Race November 17

This two day sailing event is open to One Design Classes of all sizes, including keelboats and OD with at least five starters. For more information and to register, go to www.cycseattle.org or call CYC at (206) 789-1919.

The Gig Harbor Lemans Race is truly one of the most fun races held on Puget Sound each year and features a unique start and finish. The race begins and ends in Gig Harbor Bay. Contact Tom Gray: email: ghwagray@comcast.net or check: www.gigharboryc.com

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CYC Seattle Puget Sound Sailing Championship October 6-7: Small Boats October 13-14: Large Boats Seattle’s annual Puget Sound Sailing Championship will be two consecutive weekends. For more information and to register, go to www.cycseattle.org or call CYC at (206) 789-1919.

Seattle Yacht Club Grand Prix Invitational October 26-28 For information on the SYC Grand Prix Invitational Regatta and qualifying boat list, check: www.seattleyachtclub.org

Round The County November 10-11 The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club invite you to participate in the 31st annual Round The County sailboat race. The race is approximately 76 miles with an overnight stop in Roche Harbor, San Juan Island. Email: racedirector@roundthecounty.com o r w r i t e : B e t s y Wa r e h a m , P.O. Box 119, Orcas, WA 98280, (360) 376-2314(w), (360) 376-4258(h) or visit http://roundthecounty.com

Winter Vashon December 1 Tacoma Yacht Club will host the annual Winter Vashon Race with a clockwise rounding of Vashon Island. PHRF and cruising boats are welcome. One-design boats may run a shorter course if five boats per class are registered - all OD classes are invited to participate. Questions can be addressed to: tycsail@gmail.com

his year has been a very positive season for the MiKEY team. Recently, we won the US Nationals in San Francisco, and that has certainly been the biggest highlight. Our crew for this regatta included Kevin Welch, Jeff Madrigali, Serena Vilage, Ian Sloan, and local resident and sailing coach, Mark Ivey, calling tactics. Conditions in San Francisco were spectacular with 15-25 knots and sunshine over a full three days of racing. Event host, San Francisco Yacht Club, and PRO, Forrest Gay, put on incredible racing in the Berkeley Circle. It took a lot of preparation for us to be in position to win a regatta like Nationals. Prior to this event, the biggest focus of the year was the Melges 24 Worlds, which were held in Victoria, BC, in June. We spent a lot of time training in Victoria prior to that event. Over the winter and during our training in Victoria, we were fortunate to assist in design development for new North Sails mainsail and spinnaker designs for the Melges 24. This time on the water was invaluable, and so was the deep knowledge of the sail designs. It’s worth noting that despite the exciting new designs we were involved with, we decided that sailing with existing designs (AP3 and J7) was the best choice, because of their versatility. During our Worlds training, we ran two boats, in order to accurately quantify the sails and setup changes we were making. Canadian Olympic sailor, Richard Clarke, ran our second boat and his input and experience was very helpful. Ultimately, we finished seventh overall in Victoria - not as good as we were hoping for given the time we had put in. Frankly, we stumbled a lot in the flukey conditions and couldn’t ever really recover. However, we felt good about our strong performance on the last day of the regatta when the breeze was up. Leading up to the US Nationals, we sailed the CGOD Regatta in Cascade Locks, OR. We always enjoy this venue and event. This was a good opportunity to get Madro back on the helm in some strong breeze prior to going to the Bay. We did well at CGOD and felt very good heading into Nationals.

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©USM24CA / JOY Madro, Serena, and Mark sail together on an Etchells team, so the chemistry on the boat was terrific at Nationals. Mark’s coaching experience was very positive for the team. Madro was excellent on the helm getting us consistent starts and letting our boatspeed work for us. Both Madro and Mark know San Francisco Bay very well, and this local knowledge was a huge strength for us. Serena got the award for MVP, as usual; she has been nothing short of incredible since starting to sail with us two years ago. She continues to step up, taking on more jobs and responsibilities. Kevin’s leadership and determination to constantly improve and progress is the key to our team.

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I can’t thank Kevin enough for the opportunity he provides us, as a team, to excel. I’m proud of our team, and it feels good to end our season on a high note and bring a National Championship home to the PNW. We don’t have much more planned for 2018, other than the Bacardi Winter Series in Miami, which starts in December and goes into early 2019. Next year, US Nationals will be in Fairhope, AL, in May and the Worlds are in Cagliari, Italy, in October 2019. We are hoping we can put together a program to reach our ultimate goal: a World Championship. by Ian Sloan results on page 46

US Sailing Judges Seminar December 8-9 Are you interested in learning more about how protest committees work? Are you interested in becoming a US Sailing Judge? Advance registration required by December 3. The lead instructor is Charlie Macaulay. Charlie is a Judge, has served as a member of the US Sailing Judges Committee and is a member

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of the Area L Appeals Committee. The seminar runs from 0820-1630 both days at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle. Walk-in registrations are not available for this seminar.Register at: www.ussailing.org More details at: cycseattle.org or contact Wayne Balsiger for additional information: webalsiger@comcast.net

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TransPuget Race

he SBYC TransPuget Race was held on September 15th, on Shilshole Bay in Puget Sound. Sixteen boats registered for the charity event, in which all the proceeds are donated to the Footloose Sailing Association. Launched in 1991, Footloose Sailing Association is a Northwest nonprofit sailing program for people of all disabilities, their friends, family, and caregivers. The day was forecast to be partly cloudy in the morning with showers developing by the afternoon, and winds from the south of 5 to 15 knots. This year the club set a temporary mark near Point Jefferson, and this became the first truly Trans-Puget race to be held in recent memory. As the boats approached the starting line, the south wind was as forecast at about 10 knots with occasional puffs up to 15 or so. After a clean start, all the boats began the first long downwind reach. The wind was running over 10 knots, so everyone was making good time. After the downwind reach to “Jeff Head,” it was nearly a beam reach across to Spring Beach, then a beat back south to 46

Shilshole. The race committee decided to keep the last short mile-long leg to the south in the course, then a quick spinnaker run back to the finish line. The total distance was about 14 miles. Most of the boats took around three hours to complete the course. The award celebration was held at Ray’s Boat House, and they let us use the Fireside Room for our gathering. (Thank you Ray’s!) SBYC and Footloose would like to express their thanks to: CSR Marine, Seaview West, Fisheries Supply, Ballard Sails, Captain’s Nautical Supplies, North Sails, Shilshole Bay Marina, and 48° North for their generous donations and help sponsoring the benefit race. Many of the skippers expressed their pleasure with the cross-sound course, with comments like, “Great race,” and, “It was nice to have a nice long reach to really trim out the boat,” and, “We really had a nice time, and the wind/weather was perfect for a sailboat race.” by Tom Madden photo by Rubie Sanborn Johnson results on page 46 October 2018

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Bellingham YC PITCH Regatta PL Sail# Boat Skipper Martin 242 1 267 Treachery Ken Machtley 2 203 Crazy I’s Chris White 3 163 Purple Martin Betsy Wareham PHRF 1 1 USA125 Wicked Wahine Darrin Towe 2 3909 Absolutely Charlie Macaulay 3 USA 55 Bat Out Of Hell Lance Staughton PHRF 2 1 240 Vitesse David Steffen 2 30925 Quest John Gerity 3 97600 Keet Mike Powell 4 USA 440 Kinetic Bob Hayward 5 51847 Hravn Todd Koetje 6 69532 Sunshine Girl Walt Meagher PHRF 3 1 KC1 MadDash David Jackson 2 398 Double Alpha Troy Curran 3 9 Errant Belle Mike Strauss 4 12 Run Wild Andrew Hura PHRF 5 1 83 Wild Rumpus Stephanie Schwenk 2 69182 Flying Circus Eric Yaremko 3 29807 Blackfoot Michael Corcoran 4 8939 Back Bay Peter Schoenburg 5 84 Off Constantly Jeff Hulme 6 79171 DuFrie Tim Divine 7 3242 Aquavit Dave Sinson 8 28054 Dreamtime Bart Maupin Sloop Tavern YC Single Handed Race PL Boat Type Skipper Class: 1 NFS 1 Selchie Thunderbird Kwadwo Copeland 2 Aquavit Inter’l Folkboat David Sinson Class: 2 NFS 1 Three Ring Circus Olson 25 Nate Creitz 2 Grayling Q-Class Duke H Phan 3 Whistling SwanIslander 36 Bill Pirrie 4 Kiwi Express Farr 1020 Reinhard Freywald Class: 3 FS 1 Rock Lobster San Juan 7.7 Trent Piepho 2 Water Street Cal 2-24 Mark Jackson 3 BINGO Perry 24-1 Walter Northfield Class: 4 FS 1 Underdog J/80 Lek Dimarucot 2 Alternate Reality Express 27 Darrel Jensen 3 Elixir Aphrodite 101 Jarred Swalwell 4 Impulsive J/30 Ulf Georg Gwildis Class: 5 FS 1 Mountain J/109 Reed Bernhard 2 Different Drummer Wauqueiz Cent 40s Charles Hill

Shilshole Bay YC TransPuget PL Type Boat Skipper A Class 1 J 30 Outlaw Derek Storm 2 Intn’l Folkboat Aquavit Dave Sinson 3 Cata 36 Mata Hari Jeff Blyth 4 Morgan 27 Smilin’ Jack John Wade B Class 1 Melges 24 Pickled Beets John Rahn 2 Quest 30 Charlotte Al Johnson 3 J-105 Peer Gynt Paul Viola 4 J-105 Avalanche Jeremy Boynes C Class 1 Farr 395 Eye Candy Jim Marta re-Quest Alex Wetmore 2 Express 37 3 FT 10 Anarchy Tom Ward 4 Dehler 39 Beltane Ken MacDonald 5 Farr 44 TABU Jim Leonard D Class 1 Cata 380 Mångata Olson Zeliadt PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Melges 24 Nationals Skipper Boat Yacht Club Kevin Welch MiKEY Anacortes YC Richard Reid Zingara National YC Kent Pierce Average White Boat Santa BYC Douglas Wilhelm Wilco SFYC Duane Yoslov Looper SFYC Geoff Ewenson Go211 SFYC David Brede 12happythoughts CYC Seattle Tom Greetham Distraction STYC Laura Grondin Dark Energy Mudheads Kevin Clark Smokin’ Encinal YC Steven Boho The 300 Lake Geneva YC Manfred Schmiedl Brio Seattle YC Ryan Conner Blue Dream Tahoe YC Sallie Lang Posse Treasure Island SC Dale Serbousek Last Centurion CYC Seattle Rob Gorman Bones Richmond YC Paul Krak Arntson Nikita Tahoe YC Dave Collignon M1 SCYC Dns, Dnc, Dnf Not Shown

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1993 BENETEAU FIRST 210 New main and roller jib. New Mercury 5 HP OB. Garmin GPS with mount included. New standing and running rigging. Complete ready to sail. No trailer. Please text (206) 499-8769 for more info. $8,000 OBO.

1976 32’ ERICSON 1976 Ericson 32' sailboat for sale. $19,500 OBO. Major refit with re-manufactured Yanmar 2QM15 in 2015. All new thru hull fittings, new bilge hoses and more. For spec sheet and for more information call (208) 610-4273.

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1989 TAYANA 52 CENTER COCKPIT - $169,000 Center cockpit, cutter rigged. Perkins engine, 3 bladed Max Prop. Simrad autopilot, ST 60 wind, depth and speed instruments. Full queen in aft cabin. Two heads. Roller jib and staysail. StackPack for main. Easily sailed by two people. Great liveaboard and family cruiser. Boat is located in Port Ludlow and offered as is. Contact Grant Colby at (206) 459-3933 or via email at rgcsail@yahoo.com for more information.

BRISTOL BLUE WATER CUTTER Kendall, LOA 39', built in CA, in fiberglass to Atkins Thistle flush deck design. Just completed 7 year, $140,000 refit not including the cost of labor. Shows like new. Loaded and ready to go. Brand new sails, new standing rigging, 40 HP Yanmar, full electronics, Windvane, Autopilot, Max-Prop, great ground tackle, Jordan series drogue with custom bridle attachment, Fatty Knees dinghy, hard dodger, life raft, solar power. Thousands in spare parts. Must see. This boat will get you there. US documented. Owner (801) 388-4848. Price $95,000. 6431

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NEW YORK 36 New York 36, 1981, #27. Asking $25,000. Details and photos at timesmithcm.com/BLphotos.html. Contact michael@timesmithcm.com 6407

1983 WAUQUIEZ PRETORIEN 35 The Pretorien is built for pleasurable sailing. Broad decks, a secure cockpit, stiff hull longitudinal stringers, a skeg hung rudder, teak decks for solid footing, an IOR design influence, a 25 hp diesel with a sail drive and 2 cabin expansive interior make her a capable cruiser. Lancien is nicely equipped. Located in Astoria, Oregon. $56,500. For more information, pictures and equipment list, email richardfischer50@msn.com 6449

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

PASSPORT 40 - 1983 World capable cutter rigged Passport. Refurbished in 2018 at $20K cost. New heat exchanger, transmission, cutlass bearing and shaft. 2000-02 Yanmar 40 HP, 3 burner stove, refridge/freezer, watermaker, Autohelm autopilot. 2010 Furano radar. Large sail inventory, Icom HF, VHF, GPS. $136,000. Located on Orcas Island, WA. For more info please contact via email: svlandsend@yahoo.com 6412 www.48North.com

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1969 38’ LEDFORD TRAWLER • $41,500

The heavy fiberglass layup, open floor plan and utilitarian nature of this trawler make this vessel extremely attractive and versatile. Perfect for the Inside Passage!

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KIRBY 25 #127 made by Mirage Yachts, known as the Canadian J/24. Great racer, comes with 1995 Marine cradle trailer, Johnson 9.9 HP, new main and lots of extras. Moored at Delin Docks, Tacoma. Moorage rights are fully transferable. Turn key and you're in the sailing game! $3,750 for everything. Call Ben at (253) 576-7760.

BLUEWATER INGRID 38 Aluminum masts, factory deck, factory finished. Teak interior, barrier coat, many new parts. Insulated, no frills, no gadgets. Yanmar, Dickinson, Monitor, CQR, Schattauer, Walker Bay. Motivated Seller. trades considered. $30,000. (425) 785-5828. On the hard in Port Townsend, WA.

1976 C&C 38 MK2 - TIGGER J Excellent sailer (modified extra deep keel 7’3”). Winning race record (PHRF 119), extensive sail inventory, sleeps 7 or 8. Teak interior, Primus heat, 3-burner propane stove/oven, FWC Yanmar 3GM, Martec folding prop, twin bow roller, ablative bottom paint 2017. Autopilot, knotmeter, depth, VHF, Lifesling, MOB pole/strobe. Lying Ganges, Salt Spring Island, B.C. $29,500 CDN OBO. Contact Craig at (250) 538-1900 or email dromore61@gmail.com for more info.

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1979 ERICSON 29 - $9,500 Turning Point has been well maintained and actively used by owners who are simply moving up to a larger boat. She has fresh bottom paint, all new cushions and upholstery, curtains, all external teak refinished, new hatch lenses, butane cartridge stove, sanitation hoses, and automatic bilge pump. The Atomic 4 engine runs great with all new ignition components, pump impellers, FWC, and 100 amp alternator. Priced to sell quickly! Lying Port Hadlock. Call/text Brian at (360) 220-5778, email at MyEricson29@gmail.com or at our website, https://MyEricson29.Blogspot.com 6446

1966 CAL-36-RACY, SET UP FOR CRUISING 3cyl diesel, 3 &2 bladed props, 2-8D batteries, 1000 watt inverter/charger, H&C pressure water, LPG stove/ oven & rail BBQ, sniffer, microwave, 140 furling genoa, main w/2 reefs & battens, ridged vang, E-Z jacks, manual windlass, 35# Bruce w/150’ chain & 200’ 3/4 rode, Danforth stern anchor/w rode, autopilot, radar on swing mount, VHF/w DSC & GPS, holding tank, diesel bulkhead heater, dodger, upgraded interior. Asking $22,000. (206) 409-0114. 6444

1974 WESTSAIL 32 #255 It’s time. She served as a fun, comfortable, and safe platform for our family since 2001. Daughter now in University and wife wants a tire yacht (will tow a motorcycle trailer :). New sail suit, plus. Perkins 4-108 runs fine. New Lewmar skylight, propane system, bowsprit, compression post and much more. Ready to be used. 7’ hard dinghy available. Anacortes. $37,000. More info at (360) 202-8611 or at danjuan.sanjuanenterprise@gmail.com Full specs available at westsail.com S/V Hunter. 6305

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39’ ISLAND PACKET 380 - 2001 Chartplotter, autopilot, radar, dodger, full cockpit enclosure, heat, in-mast furler, whisker pole, dinghy. Ocean ready with 400W solar, inverter, watermaker, HF, Hydrovane, storm sails, series drogue, IridiumGo and wifi antennas, LED lighting. Newport, OR. $199,000. (541) 740-3863 for PDFed details. 6448

KIRBY 25’ Kirby 25’ 1981 sloop, hull number 179. This is a well-built, well-designed boat that will make some person or family a great little sailboat. It was hauled last year, the hull was waxed and the bottom painted. We recently purchased an overhauled Johnson electric start outboard and installed a brand new battery for its electric start. $3,500. For more information please contact gb.hollerith@nordholmproperties.com 6447

HUNTER 410 DS - 2008 Loaded , Cruise equipped. $154,5000

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CAMPER NICHOLSON 31 1977 rugged English offshore cruiser. Five sails, life raft, Hydrovane, windlass, 18 HP Yanmar w/ 2500 hrs, 10' sailing dinghy, diesel heater, propane shower. Two owners. Lying Vancouver, Canada. $30,000. Call (403) 700-2350 for more information. 6372

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1981 CAPE GEORGE 31 CUTTER Classic cutter, built 1981 launched 1985, 5 sails, roller furling, Aires windvane, 2000 Yanmar 2GM20F diesel, great sailer, comfortable, offshore capable. $38,000 contact (360) 378-6941 or alishoni@gmail.com 6452

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HUNTER 33.5 - 1992 Very Good Condition. Lightly equipped. Turn Key Ready. $35,500

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NEW YANMAR ENGINE 50 hours on new Yanmar engine installed in February 2018 after returning from Alaska. This Laurin Koster 32 is ready for a new owner to enjoy the security of her full keel, off-shore design, and classic interior. Full cockpit enclosure, wind generator, SSB, $33,000. Call (360) 378-9797 or visit fennyjo.net

JASON 35’ FULL KEEL CUTTER Melatar is a Ted Brewer design. 27 HP Yanmar, 5 sails (main, furling yankee & genoa, hanked staysail, asymmetrical), solar panels, diesel heat, Force10 3-burner stove/oven, Isotherm refrigeration, radar, 100 gallon water tank, 70 gallon diesel tank. Great cruiser and liveaboard. $35,000. More information and photos at: https://sites.google.com/view/melatar Come see! Contact Mark at (360) 298-2295 or via email at marksmaalders@gmail.com

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1964 SPENCER S-35 - FRIDAY HARBOR, WA Own this classic solid fiberglass sloop, ready to cruise/liveaboard, six sails, propane stove/heat, radar, 3 cylinder Yanmar diesel $22,000 OBO. For more info, contact megancook33@gmail.com or visit our website at https://bit.ly/2wJkcwx 6450

1985 CATALINA 25’ EXCELLENT CONDITION, well maintained and constantly upgraded Purchased in 2016’ and constantly cared for. Asking $13,000. For more information please contact melba_santos@mac.com 6453

2005 HYLAS 54 RAISED SALOON Offered at $795,000 Start cruising the South Pacific islands with little effort. Offshore sailing vessel fully outfitted, single owner and ready for your adventure. Located in New Zealand. Cruise NZ for their summer, then head to Fiji or Tonga in May. More details here: http://sailinganila.org/for sale. Any reasonable offer will be considered. Early bird buyer and no agent gets a deal.

1984 CATALINA 27 - $11,500 Universal M-18 14 HP diesel. West Marine tender with oars & 5 HP Nissan OB. Tiller with Autohelm, two 12 volt batteries with Pro Sport 20 AMP charging system & shore tie. Galley with 2 burner alcohol stove, counter ice box, & pressurized water to galley sink. Ground tackle: Danforth anchor, 5/16” chain, 1/2” nylon rode. Full battened main with lazy jacks, Furlex for genoa, spinnaker pole & spinnaker, self-tailing Lewmar winches, all lines led aft. Newly reupholstered interior with full cockpit cushions. Clean boat berthed at Eagle Harbor Marina, BI. Contact Kevin Fitzpatrick at (206) 240-5875 or email kevin.fitzee@gmail.com 6439

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SAN JUAN 21 San Juan 21 Mk II model - 1982. For sale in Denver, CO. Nearly new Yager main and furling headsail. A-1 condition, new bottom paint, on a trailer. Many upgrades. Contact: Roger Mattison (303) 475-4173 or mattirogbarb@yahoo.com. Asking $4,200. 6336

1981 PACIFIC SEACRAFT 37 Go anywhere in the world sailboat for serious cruisers. legendary designed by W.I.B. Crealock. Beautiful and comfortable interior with radar, windvane, chartplotter, solar panels, self -steering, refrigerator/freezer, heater, full cover, stac-pac, and much more. Fresh bottom paint. $91,950. More info at (206) 940-3811. 6440

1978 YAMAHA 33 1978 Yamaha 33 great family cruiser\weekend racer refurbished and ready to sail! Well-equipped and maintained lying Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle. This boat has standing headroom in a mahogany cabin with new upholstery and will sleep 6. Everything needed to make this a comfortable, reliable responsive cruising or racing boat has been done. Could be a good liveaboard close to downtown and Amazon as well. Repowered with Beta Marine 20 HP diesel in 2009 (with very low hours) with new transmission and three blade Max-Prop feathering prop. New rigging in 2012 with Harken Roller Furling Jib and Tides Marine Sailtrack on main and hydraulic backstay. New Quantum sails in 2012 with battened main, jib and V3 asymmetric and very little use (additional sail inventory included as well). Lewmar self tailing winches for primary and secondaries. Haul out and bottom paint in 2017 and boat is dived and scrubbed with new zincs each quarter. Electronics include Ray Marine gauges, Garmin chart plotter, Standard Horizon fixed VHS with GPS and handheld radios. Entertainment suite with 28” flat screen TV with integrated DVD\CD player and Fusion AM/FM/XM satellite radio and iPod dock. Boat comes complete with life jackets, deck cushions and chairs, Sleeping Bags for V Berth and Main Cabin berths and all sailing hardware and spares for rigging and engine. Full marine head with shower and full galley with icebox and gimbaled three burner stove. Includes two inflatable dinghies with electric trolling motor as well. $39,500. Assumable Elliott Bay moorage. Call Kevin at (425) 283-6769 or email Kevin.Lane@pnwimage.com 6435

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Boats For Sale

CORONADO 25 This great 1967 boat has been extensively renovated. Hull refinished in 2012. New bottom in paint 2017. Deck painted in 2017. New deck hardware 2017. Has a 2017 6 HP Mercury, 4 stroke, outboard with lighting coil. No leaks. Dry bilge. Located in a private Harbor Island marina, Seattle. $7,000 OBO. Call (206) 937-7177.

1989 MORGAN 45’ CRUISER - $75,000 Nice Morgan cruiser located in Blaine Harbor. Many new upgrades & equipment! Great liveaboard. See info: www.astrogal.com (360) 731-2174.

Boats For Sale

35 BABA - 1979 Many upgrades- New Mast, rigging, chainplates, Winches, Decks redone, Fuel Tank and MORE !

$49,500

5773

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

6421

2006 45’ PILOTHOUSE MOTORSAILER Super-strong cruiser. Great liveaboard. Lowmaintenance aluminum hull, fabulous pilothouse with 360-degree views, voluminous tankage and comforts of home, including separate shower room. Fully equipped. Professionally constructed. Transferable Hawaii berth. https://pilothousemotorsailer.wordpress.com/

NOR’SEA 27 Rare find! Classic Offshore Pocket Cruiser. Lyle Hess Design. 1977 with 2001Yanmar diesel. Well maintained. Mexico vet. $29,000 with trailer. (360) 437-7969. 6389

1988 CATALINA 30 - $22,000 Wing keel. Edson pedestal steering with fold-out cockpit table. Radar, autopilot, Harken winches, Harken roller reefing. Main, genoa and drifter. Stern seats, custom cockpit cushions, Life Sling and sunshade. 2 sets ground tackle. 8' Walker Bay dinghy with sail kit and 2 HP OB. New dodger and carpet. Clean boat. Berthed on Orcas Island. Contact Larry Leyman: (360) 325-3079 or email at bevleyman@gmail.com 6392

6422

1990 C&C 34+ Olympia 27 1990 C&C 34+ for sale. $80,000.00. New B&G electronics. 18 gallon holding tank. A-symmetrical sail. new sails bought in 2010. New halyards bought in 2008. New Yanmar 30 bought in 2005. Call 360-704-7293 and leave a message.

ODAY 37’ CENTER COCKPIT 1980 37’ O’Day center cockpit sailboat for sale. Good mechanical condition. 32 HP diesel Atomic engine. Comfortable. The engine is in good condition. 2 heads-fore and aft cabins. Wonderfully useable galley. Refrigerator, 2 sinks, plentiful cabinets, microwave, oven. $25,000 OBO. For more info and photos please email madeline.s.buescher@hotmail.com 6415

6389

EVELYN 32-2

VERY WELL PREPARED FOR DISTANCE RACING. FULL SET OF NEW OR LIGHTLY USED SAILS. ALL RECENT B&G ELECTRONICS, NEW PAUL BIEKER DESIGNED CARBON RUDDER, NEW RUDDER BEARINGS, CARBON TILLER. POKE & DESTROY IS READY FOR ANOTHER PACFIC CUP, SWIFTSURE, LOCAL BUOY RACING OR LOCAL CRUISING. NEW COMPANION WAY DODGER FOR CRUISING OR DISTANCE RACING. NEW MARLOW RUNNING RIGGING. CALL OR TEXT FOR MORE INFO, PICTURES OR WITH QUESTIONS. (206) 459 6599.

ASKING $32,500

WESTSAIL 32 CUTTER New engine, new sails, new tanks, new roller furling on headsails, hard dodger with glass, rare black hull, teak deck, many extras. Great cruiser or liveaboard. For more infomation please call (206) 290-9660. 6130

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27’ TUMLARE Knud Reimers 1933 design, 1994 build, Cold molded hull, spruce spars, PT Foundry hardware, new sails, jib roller reefing, alcohol stove, complete refit. A joy to sail! Call/text (206) 852-2278. $29,000. 6424

Boats For Sale

CLASSIC BEAUTY The well known and loved 38 M2 Klasse Spidsgatter, Pia, is looking for a new caretaker. I have owned and maintained Pia, a Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival regular, for 26 years. At 71 I hope to find someone to carry on. Finding the right person, an aesthetic individual with skills and a passion for wooden boats who will continue to maintain and love Pia is very important to me. For more information and photos email me at copesetic65@gmail.com 6443

Boats For Sale

CLASSIC C&C REDLINE 41

Iconic 1971 West Coast sloop is a proven performer with quality construction and a rich history. Owned by professional shipwright, repowered in 2010 and thoroughly modernized. Upgrades, dinghy & outboard make her a turnkey opportunity.

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1975 CATALINA 27 $6,995 New sails, roller furling, 8 HP Honda outboard, spinnaker, spinnaker pole, depthsounder, knotmeter, Autohelm. New bottom paint, swim ladder, shore power, solar panel, pressurized water and trailer available. For more information please call (503) 540-9896. 6428

Partnerships

34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CATALINA PARTNERSHIP 1/3 share in well maintained 1988 boat. Recent upgrades. Freshly hauled out for biennial bottom paint. $12,500 includes 1/3 ownership of approx. $5,000 slush fund. Call Larry (253) 312-0228 for more information. 6159

Moorage for Sale ANACORTES SLIP FOR SALE Accommodates 55 Open. Gateway to San Juans. A small private marina gated, fenced w/ 24-7 harbormaster. Short walk parking to slip and close to town. Off season dinghy storage, well equipped workshop, hospitality barbecue area, landscaped and very clean. Constant maintenance, new breakwater and wing wall. Live aboard A-OK, Lease short/long. All proceeds to owner. $139,500. More info at (425) 231-4357 or (360) 403-3116. Emails to mefitzmike@gmail.com 6451

Equipment

HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MK 11 1980 Inspiration at Sea is well equipped. Offshore sailed to Mexico and the South Pacific. 56 HPYanmar, Hydrovane, wind and Solar power, watermaker, storm sails. New bottom paint. $136,900 USD. Call Vicky for more information at (778) 990-4493.

Zodiac Coastal 4 Person Life raft 2006 Never been used coastal liferaft. Manufactured in 2006 but in good shape. Needs to be inspected. $400 OBO. Please contact wardc20@gmail.com

6454

5692

1981 C&C 36 $33,000 CAD. Upgraded for cruising/liveaboard. Rebuilt interior includes new galley, head and forepeak. New electrical, electronics and heater. Upgraded rigging. 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dinghy. Located Sidney, BC. Contact Don for more info at don.bachinski@gmail.com or (250) 893-5472. 6322

43' Hans Christian KETCH 1982 43T ketch. Bradenton/St. Petersburg, FL. $205,000. Make your cruising dream a reality on this magnificent bluewater and liveaboard world cruiser. Calypso is fully refurbished and ready once again to cruise the seven seas in comfort and safety. She recently underwent a complete $100K refit replacing every mechanical, electrical, galley, safety system, including a complete refurbished robust Isuzu diesel engine, new Awlgrip paint on hull and masts, 20 GPH watermaker, A/C with heat, sanitation systems and electronics. Calypso is the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary design with beautiful lines, superb sailing performance and cozy, comfortable live-aboard quarters. Complete maintenance history and extensive spares are included. Call (262) 781-7162 or (414) 218-9781. Email yachtcalypso@aol.com or visit our website at www.hanschristian43t-yachtcalypso.com 6353

Business for sale CATALINA CHARTER SAILING I have an established sailing charter company out of Catalina Island and I am in need of a rated Capt. with a sailing endorsement to run the operations on the island. You will be on 5 day work week and will stay on the boat (40 ft trimaran). This will be a working partnership between you and the owner with share of the net profits plus tips generated by you are all yours. Must be great with people and be willing to kick a$$ for the company and of course yourself - The more we make, the more you make. Please contact Bob at rjmca36@aol.com for more info and questions.

Carbon mast for sale Made by Offshore Spars, built for Tartan 3700. Suitable for 35-40 foot boat, up to 16,000 lb. displacement, 2 sets swept back spreaders, No rigging, email for details. $10,000 jacknaka@gmail.com or (206) 399-7040. 6113

Tandem axle trailer 4000# capacity, 2" coupler, new lights and wiring, fresh paint,good axles, bearings and tires. Current registration and plates. Previously held a 23' Erickson. $1480. 6113

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Boat Type 14' Peapod

Yr Aux Price 80 ~ 1,750

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Boat Type Yr Aux Price 24' Corsair Sprint MKII 15 G 49,500

Broker PT Boat Co

14' Whitehall

16 ~

12,500

15' Sailing Peapod

16 ~

8,950

16' Com-Pac Suncat 85 ~

3,500

Seacraft Yacht Sales

17' Com-Pac Suncat 16 ~

25,400

20' Flicka

83 D

20' Laser SB3

PT Boat Co

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24' Dana

88 D

53,900

Seacraft Yacht Sales

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24' Hunter w/trlr

93 G

10,900

Passion Yachts

(206) 547-2756

25' Atkin Sloop

95 D

19,500

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

25' Left Coast w/trlr

13 D

25,500

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

26' Island Pinky

85 ~

19,500

Marine Servicenter

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26' Hake

12 D 64,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

20' Pacific Seacraft

83 D

32,500

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

26' Hunter 260 w/trlr 04 G

19,500

Marine Servicenter

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20' Flicka

81 D

29,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

26' MacGregor w/trlr 09 ~

25,000

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21' Welsford Penguin 15 G

19,500

PT Boat Co

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26' Schock

(206) 547-2755

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13,500

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59,900

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16,500

PT Boat Co

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07 D 39,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

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70 G

3,500

22' Hunter 216 w/trlr O8 O

11,900

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8,900

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22' Hunter 216 w/trlr O3 O

9,900

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20,000

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13,900

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27' Cascade 27 Hull

15,000

Passion Yachts

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22' J/70

18 G

Sail Northwest

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18 O

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35' Cooper 353 PH 1982

32' Gulf Pilothouse 1988

25' Left Coast Dart w/Trlr 2013

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36' Monk 1988

33' Devlin Kingfisher

27' Maple Bay Trawler 1987

25' Shearwater Cabin Cruiser 2005

25' Devlin Surf Runner 2004

24' Elliott Bay Launch w/Trlr 1983

43' Wauquiez Amphitrite 1984

41' Ericson 1968

38' Morgan 384 1985

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Panda 40 • 1981 • $150,000

Oyster 53 • 1999 • $449,000

Compass 47 • 1987 • $120,000

Chris White Atlantic 48•2010•$689,000

Nauticat 39 • 2003 • $295,000

Nordic 40 • 1994 • $120,000

Saga 43 • 2001 • $225,000

Hallberg-Rassy 46 • 2001 • $369,000

Lyman Morse Seguin44•1982•$169,000

Hallberg-Rassy 36 • 2002 • $189,000

Lavranos 50 • 1990 • $169,900

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42 Hallberg-Rassy 42E 1983 $154,000 41 Sceptre 1986 $159,000 41 Hunter 410 2000 $120,000 39 Cal 1971 $44,000 37 Beneteau 375 1985 $49,500 36 Covey Island Lobster 1997 $189,000 36 Lindell 2001 $167,500 34 Hallberg-Rassy 342 2008 $173,850 34 Hallberg-Rassy 2000 $145,000 34 Red Wing 2008 $115,000 31 Pacific Seacraft 1997 $92,500 33 J 100 2007 $79,000

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47’ Beneteau “First Light”

44’ Worldcruiser Schooner ‘79.. $218,000 43’ Beneteau Cyclades ‘05 ....$134,000 40’ Beneteau Oceanis ’94........$93,500 40’ Hinckley B-40 ‘70 ............. $129,500 40’ Ta Shing Panda ‘84 .......... $175,000 38’ Bavaria ’00 ..........................$99,000 46’ Amel Maramu “Resolute”

37’ Tartan CCR ’08 .................$227,000

43’ Beneteau “Shangri La”

37’ Tayana ’87 ........................... $79,900 36’ Catalina ‘87 ......................... $39,900 34’ Gemini 105Mc ‘05 ........... $115,000 23’ Stone Horse ’81................... $16,900

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2006 Catalina MkII 42' $160,000 1982 Pacific Seacraft 37' $90,000

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Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type 27' Island Packet 27

Yr Aux Price 89 D 34,900

Broker Marine Servicenter

27' Orion

82 D

52,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

27' Cheoylee Offshore 65 D

14,900

Passion Yachts

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Boat Type 30' Hunter 306

Yr Aux Price 02 D 42,500

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30' Bystedt

75 D

12,900

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30' Catalina

78 D

10,900

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30' Catalina mkI

86 D

18,900

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30' Newport

71 D

19,000

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30' S2/ CC w/trlr

77 D

24,900

Passion Yachts

31' Cal Sloop

79 D

24,700

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

54,500

Marine Servicenter

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28' Alerion

11 D 115,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

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28' Cape Dory

83 D

www.nwyachtnet.com

28' Herreshoff

95 D 49,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

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28' Hunter

96 D

29,900

NW Yachtnet

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28' Hunter

86 D

18,900

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31' Island Packet

88 D

28' Hunter 280 w/trlr 98 D

26,900

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31' Mariah

71 D

39,000

28' O'Day

82 D

15,900

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www.passion-yachts.com

31' Pacific Seacraft

97 D

92,500 Swiftsure Yachts

29' Cal 2-29

74 D

22,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

31' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D

29' Cascade Custom 77 D

23,500

NW Yachtnet

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31' Catalina 310

O1 D

59,900

www.sailnorthwest.com

31' Hunter

O6 D

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

32' Beneteau 323

28,500

NW Yachtnet

Sail Northwest

7 62

www.passion-yachts.com

(206) 547-2756

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.passion-yachts.com

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

64,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

07 D

69,900

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

~ Passion Yachts

29' J/88

18 D

29' Cal 2-29

78 D

15,900

29' Ericson

71 G

7,500

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

32' Beneteau 32s5

90 D

34,900

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

29' Gulf Pilothouse

84 D

19,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

32' Endeavour 32

78 D

14,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

30' Baba

84 D 59,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

32' Evelyn

85 D

22,000

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

30' Baba

78 D 50,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

32' Gulf PH

88 D

55,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

30' C & C

88 D

22,500

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

32' Hunter 326

02 D

52,500

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

30' C&C

88 D

30,900

Sail Northwest

32' Islander

77 D

29,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

30' Cal

81 D 12,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

32' Islander

78 D

19,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

30' Catalina 30

81 D

24,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

32' J/97e

18 D

30' Catalina Sloop

79 D

25,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

32' Westsail 32

79 D

31,500

Marine Servicenter

30' Catalina Tall Rig

80 D

19,999

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

32' Gulf

86 D

37,500

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

30' Henderson

97 G

23,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

32' Hunter 326

O3 D

58,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

30' Hunter

90 D 29,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

33' Endeavour

89 D 24,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

PT Boat Co

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Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type 33' eSailing Yacht

Yr Aux Price 07 D 64,900

Broker Sail Northwest

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

33' Hunter

06 D

69,900

33' J 100

07 D

79,000 Swiftsure Yachts

33' Nauticat PH

72 D

64,500

34' C&C

81 D 24,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

34' C&C 34

81 D

www.nwyachtnet.com

34' Catalina

88 D 44,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

34' Columbia 34

72 D

33,000

Marine Servicenter

34' Dash

82 D

21,900

34' J/105 Shoal Daft 99 D

59,900

27,900

(206) 547-2755

Boat Type 35' Cheoy Lee

Yr Aux Price 80 D 27,300

Broker Yachtfinders/Wind

Contact Page www.yachtfinders.biz 62

35' Cooper 353

82 D

41,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

35' Fuji Ketch

74 D

29,999

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

https://marinesc.com/

35' Gemini

05 D 115,000

(206) 285-9569

35' Hunter

90 D 44,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

35' O'Day

87 D

44,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

35' Wauquiez

82 D

85,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

https://marinesc.com/

35' Catalina 355

14 D 199,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

35' Elan E4

17 D 264,900

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

36' C&C 34+

91 D

69,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

https://marinesc.com/

36' Cape George 36

77 D

57,500

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

www.passion-yachts.com

36' Cape George 36

78 D 120,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

Marine Servicenter

Marine Servicenter NW Yachtnet

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Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

34' Jeanneau 349

19 D 189,942

Marine Servicenter

34' O'Day

82 D

38,000

Passion Yachts

34' Pacific Seacraft

89 D

68,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

36' Hunter 36

05 D

34' Pacific Seacraft

94 D

84,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

36' J/109

06 D 169,000

34' Pacific seacraft

90 D

69,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

36' J/112e

18 D

34' TartanT34-C

78 D

34,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

36' Morgan

73 D 29,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

34' X-Yachts

89 D

39,900

NW Yachtnet

34' Catalina

88 D

35,000

Passion Yachts

34' Hallberg Rassy

99,900 ~

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Sail Northwest

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36' Morgan Out Island 73 D

22,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

www.passion-yachts.com

36' Nauticat PH

84 D

94,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

00 D 145,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

36' Newland Custom 92 D

79,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

34' Hallberg Rassy 342 08 D 173,850 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

36' Sabre 362

95 D 124,500

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

www.passion-yachts.com

36' Tanton 36

81 D

27,000

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

59,000

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

34' J/Boat J/105

O3 D

35' Alberg

64 D 22,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

36' Union Cutter

82 D

35' Beneteau

89 D 45,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

36' Valiant

85 D 99,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

35' C & C Landfall

83 D

24,900

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

36' Cascade

71 D

35' Cal Mark II

85 D

33,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

36' Hallberg-Rassy

02 D 189,000 Swiftsure Yachts

35' Carroll Marine

99 D

59,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

36' Islander

82 D

84,900

Passion Yachts

October 2018

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34,900 39,900

Passion Yachts Passion Yachts

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www.passion-yachts.com

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‘87 Nordic 34

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1982 Jespersen Davidson 51 Cold-molded beauty, well equipped & ready for cruising. Asking $195,000

2011 Beneteau 31, Very clean! Price reduced to $74,590

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Brokerage Sail Listings

Boat Type Yr Aux Price 37' Beneteau First 375 85 D 54,950

Broker Contact Page Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/ 65

Boat Type 38' Morgan

Yr Aux Price 85 D 49,500

37' C&C 37 sloop

84 D

NW Yachtnet

37' Endeavour

80 D 34,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

24,900

www.nwyachtnet.com www.yachtfinders.biz

Broker West Yachts

Contact Page www.west-yachts.com 55

38' Peterson

80 D 38,800 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' X-Yachts

94 D 49,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

00 D 115,000

37' Island Packet 370 08 D 275,000

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

38' Bavaria

37' Nauticat 37

06 D 254,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

39' Beneteau Oceanis 03 D 124,900

37' Nautor Swan

80 D

West Yachts

west-yachts.com

39' Cal

71 D

44,000 Swiftsure Yachts

37' Pacific Seacraft

90 D 119,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9567

39' Cal MkII

80 D

52,500

37' Pacific Seacraft

95 D 179,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

39' Cal MkIII

81 D

37' Rustler

15 D 400,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

39' Fast Passsage

78 D

37' Tartan

80 D

67,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

39' Jeanneau 39i

08 D 159,500

37' Tartan Blackwater 65 ~

18,500

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

39' Jeanneau 39i

07 D 149,500

37' Tayana

87 D

84,900

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9568

39' Luders

56 D 27,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

37' Tayana 37

77 D

87,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

39' Malo

02 D 179,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

37' Wauquiez

74 D 15,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

39' Nauticat

03 D 295,000 Swiftsure Yachts

37' Beneteau 375

85 D

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

39' Beneteau 393

O2 D 129,900

37' Pacific Seacraft

99 D 164,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

39' Freedem Cat Ketch 83 D

37' Pacific Seacraft

81 D

94,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

39' Pearson 39-2

37' Pacific Seacraft

82 D

67,500

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

38' Alerion

06 D 215,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Beneteau

85 D

93,000

www.yachtfinders.biz

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9565

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

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

West Yachts

west-yachts.com

79,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

69,500

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

65,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

49,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

40' Beneteau Oceanis 11 D 169,900

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

40' C&C

02 D 124,900

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

(206) 285-9566

40' Fountaine Pajot

18 D 553,148

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

38' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 249,900

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

40' Freedom

97 D 54,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

38' Block Island

60 D 175,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

40' Hinckley

70 D 139,500

38' CT Fast Cruiser

86 D

59,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

40' Islander Peterson 81 D

38' German Frers IOR 82 D

29,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

38' Hill Bilt

59,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

62 D

49,500 Swiftsure Yachts

47,500

38' Island Packet 380 03 D 197,500 38' Mercedes

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

Marine Servicenter

95 D 79,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

https://marinesc.com/ www.yachtfinders.biz

87 D

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

www.yachtfinders.biz

(206) 285-9563

54,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

40' J/40

90 D 107,500

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

40' J/121

18 D

Sail Northwest

40' Jeanneau 409

16 D 264,500

40' Jeanneau SO 40

02 D 130,000

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Marine Servicenter

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Marine Servicenter

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38’ X-YACHTS IMX ’94 .............$49,000 “X TREME SCOUT” is a fast boat that has been sailed and raced. Used for the Sea Scouts. Priced extremely well.

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Ballard Sails & Rigging..................................41

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Scan Marine..................................................33

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Iverson’s Design Dodgers..............................33

Seacraft Yacht Sales........................................60

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Lee Sails........................................................37

Seattle Boat Works.........................................39

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Mahina Offshore Expeditions.........................11

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Swiftsure Yachts.............................................56

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October 2018

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Boat Type 40' Malo Sloop

Yr Aux Price Broker 10 D 392,500 NW Yachtnet

Brokerage Sail Listings

40' Nauticat 40

85 D 149,900

40' Nordic

94 D 120,000 Swiftsure Yachts

40' Panda

84 D 189,000

40' Panda

81 D 150,000 Swiftsure Yachts

Contact Page www.nwyachtnet.com 7

Boat Type Yr Aux Price 44' Island Packet 440 07 D 345,900

Broker Contact Page Signature Yachts http://signature-yachts.com/ 65

https://marinesc.com/

44' jeanneau

91 D 112,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

44' Jeanneau

91 D 112,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

(206) 285-9564

44' Jeanneau 440

19 D 399,982

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

44' Jeanneau 44i

10 D 189,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

Marine Servicenter Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

40' Panda by Ta Shing 85 D 129,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

44' Jeanneau 44i

10 D 198,000

40' Schucker 436 PH 72 D

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

44' Lyman Morse

82 D 169,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

https://marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

69,000

40' Ta Shing Panda

82 D 165,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

44' Morris

95 D 375,000 Swiftsure Yachts

40' Valiant Cutter

78 D

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

44' Nauticat 44

80 D 185,000

99,000

Marine Servicenter

40' Beneteau Oceanis O8 D 169,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

44' Outbound

05 D 385,000 Swiftsure Yachts

40' Elan Impression

17 D 284,900

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

44' WorldCruiser

79 D 218,000

40' J/120

94 D 119,900

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

40' Mariner Ketch

78 D

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

41' Beneteau 411

00 D 139,900

41' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 315,000

79,900

(206) 285-9563

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 399,000

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

45' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 399,900

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

45' Bestevaer 45st

11 D 575,000

Sail Northwest

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

45' Lapworth 45

56 D

PT Boat Co

00 D 295,000

41' C&C

86 D 59,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

41' Hans Christian

87 D

41' Hunter 410

41' Island Trader

77 D

69,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

41' Islander Freeport 79 D

69,900

41' Morgan Out Island 87 D

89,000

www.sailnorthwest.com

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

45' Sabre 452

www.yachtfinders.biz

(206) 547-2756

46' Beneteau Oceanis 18 D 450,000

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

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

46' Cecil Lange

76 D

Seacraft Yacht Sales

www.yachtfinders.biz

46' Formosa

78 D 72,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

46' Hallberg Rassy

01 D 369,000 Swiftsure Yachts

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

46' Hylas

09 D 457,500 Yachtfinders/Wind

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

46' J/46

01 D 324,900

Sail Northwest

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

46' Jeanneau 45.2

00 D 179,500

41' Sceptre Pilothouse 89 D 139,500

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

46' Jeanneau 469

42' Bavaria

99 D 112,500

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

46' Kanter Atlantic

42' Beneteau 423

07 D 169,000

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

42' Catalina

89 D 88,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

99,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

D 120,000 Swiftsure Yachts

41' Scepter

88 D 134,900

41' Sceptre

86 D 159,000 Swiftsure Yachts

42' Catalina 42 MK1 94 D 114,500

Marine Servicenter

42' Cooper 416

83 D

75,000

Sail Northwest

42' Endeavour CC

88 D

49,000

NW Yachtnet

42' Hinckley 42 SW

84 D 250,000 Swiftsure Yachts

42' Hunter 426 DS

03 D 154,500

42' Catalina MkII

06 D 160,000

49,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

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

56 62 2

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

13 D 324,500

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

88 D

99,900

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

46' West Indies

77 D

99,900

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

46' Spindrift CC

84 D 138,000

Passion Yachts

https://marinesc.com/

47' Beneteau 47.7

05 D 199,500

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

www.sailnorthwest.com

www.nwyachtnet.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.passion-yachts.com

47' Chris White Atlantic 13 D 799,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

47' Compass

87 D 120,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

47' Kettenburg

58 D 21,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

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

47' Vagabond

84 D 111,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

47' Vagabond Ketch 83 D 249,900

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

48' Chris White Atlantic 10 D 689,000 Swiftsure Yachts

Marine Servicenter

78,000

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

48' Cust. Schooner

86 D

42' Mermaid Garden 78 D

54,900

Passion Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

49' Goetz/Tatlor

97 D 104,999 Yachtfinders/Wind

43' "Alden" Yawl

46 D

24,500

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

49' Hunter 49

O9 D 299,900

Passion Yachts

43' Atkins

02 D 145,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2755

49' Jeanneau 490

19 D 498,950

43' Beneteau

05 D 175,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9564

49' Jeanneau SO 49P 07 D 349,500

43' Hallberg-Rassy

04 D 360,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

50' Dubois

93 D 69,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

43' Hans Christian

78 D 115,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

50' Farr PH

03 D 495,000 Swiftsure Yachts

43' Hunter 430

96 D 159,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

43' Hunter Legend

92 D

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

50' Lavranos

43' Mason

79 D 70,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

51' Alden Skye Ketch 80 D 139,500

43' Saga

01 D 225,000 Swiftsure Yachts

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

51' German Frers

87 D

43' Slocum

87 D 149,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

43' Slocum 43 Cutter 84 D 109,900

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

43' Wauquiez

82 D 109,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

43' Wauquiez Amph

84 D 149,000

43' Hans Christian

86 D 129,000 Swiftsure Yachts

43' Polaris Cutter

78 D

44' Amazon

98 D 295,000 Swiftsure Yachts

44' Bruce Roberts

90 D

39,500

44' Bruce Roberts

93 D

44' C&C

87 D

44' Hunter

07 D 168,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

West Yachts

www.yachtfinders.biz

80,000

https://marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

62 60

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

www.yachtfinders.biz

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

https://marinesc.com/

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

62,500

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

52' Santa Cruz

99 D 495,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

53' J/160

03 D 575,000

Sail Northwest

53' Oyster

99 D 449,000 Swiftsure Yachts

50' Herreshoff Carib 75 D

85,900

Marine Servicenter

90 D 169,900 Swiftsure Yachts

www.sailnorthwest.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

53' Skookum Ketch

84 D 258,000

56' Morgan-Hinkley

81 D 195,000 Swiftsure Yachts

www.passion-yachts.com

61' C&C

72 D 222,000

Marine Servicenter

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

68' Nelson Marek

84 D 169,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

49,500

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

95,000

Seacraft Yacht Sales

(206) 547-2756

www.yachtfinders.biz

www.passion-yachts.com

www.west-yachts.com

Passion Yachts

(206) 285-9563 www.yachtfinders.biz

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

74,900

www.sailnorthwest.com

99 D

52,000

(206) 547-2755

(206) 285-9563

42' Hallberg Rassy 42E 83 D 154,000 Swiftsure Yachts 42' Hunter 420 CC

www.yachtfinders.biz

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

https://marinesc.com/

(206) 285-9563

www.48North.com

October 2018

Brokerage Trawler Listings Boat Type 22' Chris-Craft

Yr Aux Price 8 G 30,000

Broker Sail Northwest

Contact Page www.sailnorthwest.com 2

22' Surf Scoter

92 G

54,900

West Yachts

23' SAFE Boat Intl

03 D

46,000

Sail Northwest

www.sailnorthwest.com

24' Eilliott Bay Launch 13 D

39,900

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

25' Devlin Surf Runner 04 D 119,500

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

25' Shearwater

www.west-yachts.com

Boat Type 39' Grand Banks EB

Yr Aux Price 07 D 399,000

Broker NW Yachtnet

40' MJM 40z

18 D

Sail Northwest

40' Willard LRC

83 D 179,500

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

42' Devlin Sockeye

00 D 299,000

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

42' Grand Banks

92 D 269,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

05 D

85,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

42' Grand Banks

94 D 274,000

Sail Northwest

27' Devlin Black Crown 93 D

90,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

42' Grand Banks

77 D 118,500

Marine Servicenter

99 D 219,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

Contact Page www.nwyachtnet.com 7 www.sailnorthwest.com

www.sailnorthwest.com

https://marinesc.com/

27' Four Winns Vista 18 G 184,862

Marine Servicenter

https://marinesc.com/

44' DeFever

27' Maple Bay

87 D

49,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

44' Nimbus 405 Coupe 17 D 749,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

28' Bayliner 285

09 ~

34,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

46' Chris Craft

85 D 169,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

28' Cutwater

14 D 149,000

Sail Northwest

29' Ranger Tug

12 D 159,950

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

32' Back Cove 32

18 D 449,000

Marine Servicenter

34' CHB

84 D

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

34' Red Wing

49,500

D 115,000 Swiftsure Yachts

35' Four Winns Vista 18 D 399,807

Marine Servicenter

35' MJM 35z

18 G

Sail Northwest

36' Alaskan

www.sailnorthwest.com

46' Nielson Trawler

81 D 265,000

West Yachts

(206) 285-9564

50' MJM 50z

18 D

Sail Northwest

https://marinesc.com/

52' Emerald PH

96 D 295,000

Elliott Bay Yacht Sales

(206) 285-9564

56' Carver Voyager

04 D 419,000

Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

57' Bayliner 5788

00 D 459,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

60' Inace Buccaneer

04 D 595,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

60' Nordlund PH

79 D 199,000

NW Yachtnet

12 D 1,995,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

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

36' Bayliner

90 D

19,900

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

80' Hatteras MY

36' Bayliner 3388

98 D

67,500

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' C&L Trawler

77 D

29,500

PT Boat Co

hwww.porttownsendboatco.com/

36' Carver 325 Aft

96 D

42,500

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Covey Island

97 D 189,000 Swiftsure Yachts

36' DeFever Euro 36' DeFever PH

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

16 D 1,099,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

18 D 949,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' DeFever PH

81 D 195,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Four Winns

15 D 500,000

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

36' Grand Banks

77 D

99,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Grand Banks

67 D

39,000

West Yachts

36' Island Gypsy

83 D

40,000

Sail Northwest

36' Lindell

01 D 167,500 Swiftsure Yachts

36' Monk

88 D 115,000

West Yachts

36' Nimbus 305

16 D 329,000

36' Nimbus 405 FB

17 D 853,660

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Nimbus Nova

17 D 560,435

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Regency P65

19 D 3,295,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

36' Spencer MY

59 D

39,500

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

36' Tancook Whaler

75 D

42,500

PT Boat Co

www.porttownsendboatco.com/

37' Fairway 370

16 D 389,500

www.nwyachtnet.com

www.west-yachts.com www.sailnorthwest.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.west-yachts.com

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

37' Trojan

86 ~ 29,900 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Blackman

96 D 119,000 Yachtfinders/Wind

www.yachtfinders.biz

38' Linssen

04 D 229,500

www.nwyachtnet.com

38' Nimbus 365 Coupe 16 D 475,000

Seattle Yachts https://www.seattleyachts.com/

39' Azimut

00 D 215,000

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

39' Carver

93 G

West Yachts

www.west-yachts.com

64,900

NW Yachtnet

www.west-yachts.com www.sailnorthwest.com

(206) 285-9563

https://marinesc.com/

NW Yachtnet

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.sailnorthwest.com

www.yachtfinders.biz

October 2018

www.48North.com

81 D 869,000

NW Yachtnet

www.nwyachtnet.com

http://swiftsureyachts.com/

www.nwyachtnet.com

Platinum Service Dealer

SEATTLE (206) 284-9004

www.signature-yachts.com Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 #187 Just Arrived

Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 Arriving October

Beneteau Oceanis 45 #197 In Stock Now

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32' Beneteau 323 '07...... Sale Pending

32' Hunter 326 '02................... $49,900

37' Beneteau First 375 '85....... $54,950 39' Beneteau 393 '03............. $124,900

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42' Hunter 426 DS '03........... $149,950

44' Island Packet 440 '07......$344,000

46' West Indies '77.................. $99,900

34' Beneteau 10R '07..............$89,500

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30' C&C '88..............................$22,500

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30' Hunter 306 '02................... $42,500

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What’s Happening 32' Beneteau 32S5............. Sale Pending 35' C&C Landfall '83..................$24,900 35' S-2 35-CC '87......................... SOLD 36' Beneteau 361............... Sale Pending 36' Sabre 362 '95.............. Sale Pending 38' Beneteau 38.1 '19........ Arriving Sold 41' Beneteau 41............................ SOLD 41' Beneteau 41.1 '19................... SOLD 42' Fountaine Pajot....... 3 Arriving Sold 42' Fountaine Pajot.. Stock Boat Arriving 45' Beneteau 45 '18........... Sale Pending 47' Catalina 470 ‘04...................... SOLD

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2019 Lagoon 40 #39 - West Debut! $519,854

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2019 Island Packet 349: Annapolis Show

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Fall Special! Save $30,070

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32' Islander 32 '78.........$19,900 d

36' Cape George '77......$57,500

37' Island Packet '08.......$275,000

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32' Westsail 32 '79..........$31,500

40' Jeanneau 409 '16... $264,500

37' Nauticat PH '06...... $254,900

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40' Jeanneau SO 40 '02..$130,000

38' Island Packet 380 '03... $197,500

39' Jeanneau 39i '07.....$149,500

47' Vagabond Ketch '83...$249,900

40' Schucker 436 PH '72..$69,000

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50' Herreshoff Ketch '75.. $85,900

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61' C&C '72..................... $222,000

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27' Island2018 Packet www '89........... 30' Catalina 30 '81..........$24,900 October .48N$34,900 orth.com26' Hunter w/ Trlr ‘04..... $19,500

36' Hunter 36 '05...............$99,900 Tacks and Gybes 51' Jeanneau Yacht 51 '18..... 4 SOLD 49' Jeanneau 49 '07............$349,500 49' Jeanneau 490 '19.....Sale Pending 46' Jeanneau 469 '13.....Sale Pending 44' Bruce Roberts PH '93......$49,500 44' Jeanneau 440 '19............... SOLD 40' C&C 121 '02............Sale Pending 36' Pinky Schooner '03.........$89,500 36' Tanton 36 ‘81..................$27,000 35' Cal MkII '85....................$33,900 34' Columbia '72..................$33,000 32' Evelyn ‘85.......................$22,000 32' Endeavour 32 '78............$14,900 31' Island Packet '88................. SOLD 20' Laser SB3 '08...................$19,500