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BoatU.S., who told us that the current administration recently announcemed the sale of E15 (15% ethanol) gasoline yearround. Because many gas-using boaters refuel their boats' jerry cans at roadside gas stations rather than at marinas, there is an increased chance that they might accidentally pump E15 fuel into their motors, because "the only warning label required on the station's gas dispenser is an ineffectual, small, square orange label about the size of a pack of cards." Edmonston added that, "Artificially expanding the market for E15 by allowing year-round sales could make it even more challenging for consumers to find preferred ethanol-free (E0) fuel and increase the risk of misfueling." Nearly 92% of all outboard mechanics have found problems stemming from ethanol-related issues, according to a Boating Industry survey. What's more, Edmonston said "The reason that E15 is currently banned for sale by the Environmental Protection Agency during summer months is due to concerns that it contributes to smog on hot days. Ethanol-blended fuels also result in fewer miles per gallon, as ethanol has a third less energy content than gasoline, according to the Department of Energy." So in other words, George Ramsay was reminding us that politics has likely crept into another part of our sailing lives.
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⇑⇓ OH, THAT BOAT? Sunday, July 1, was a crazy wind day on the Bay. With the nuking winds, fog and smoke, the sky was an eerie sight. There was a trimaran we hadn't seen on the Bay before, so I took a picture, which captured the contrast of the white/ gray fog against the smoky background. An eerie day indeed. Dana Dupar OPB Sailor on Irie Sausalito
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⇑⇓ HAILING ANYBODY WILLING TO LISTEN Monique Selvester did a great reporting job on the floating city (Ephemerisle) that happens on the Sacramento River in last month's issue. However, she stated that participating units must follow "all maritime rules such as having a VHF, PFD for each person . . ." In fact, there is no US Coast Guard requirement for any recreational vessel to carry a VHF radio. Hats off to the organizers for this requirement. Of course, many boats do carry a VHF, with 16 being the channel typically used to hail