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Hobie 16 Boat Review In this issue, we have a boat review of the Hobie 16 by Dave Ellis. I imagine that most sailors out there have sailed one at some point. The Hobie has a special significance to me since I was brought up on the beaches of Southern California only a few miles from Hobie Alter’s original surf shop in Dana Point. Having surfed in high school, the name Hobie was legendary, but by the time the 16 came out in 1969, I had already moved away to Northern California—and away from the beach life. Over the years, though, I kept up my sailing and sailed on a 16 off various beaches. It was, oddly enough, when I was living in southwest Colorado in the ‘90s that I ended up owning one. While in Colorado, I missed the water and had friends who sailed in the summer on a nearby lake. So, my wife and I decided to buy a 16. It was all great fun, but it seemed the wind only came up in the morning and evenings, and we spent many hours floating around on the trampoline in the hot sun, paddling to shore to get out of the heat. Since that part of it wasn’t so much fun, we decided to upgrade to a Catalina 22 that had a cabin and motor, making the no-wind times much more enjoyable. I’ll never forget the first time we flipped the 16— it seemed like a slow-motion movie. And when it started, it was obvious there was nothing we could do to stop it.

Hypothermia in Florida This month, King Barnard writes a story about hypothermia on a day sail in west Florida. Hard to believe it’s possible, but I can see how it happened. Myself—I like cold weather and have spent many great days enjoying it. That includes snow camping, diving in 50-degree water, swimming in cold mountain lakes, and

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skiing in subzero weather. But I never really wondered if I was getting hypothermia until I was sailing my Windrider 17 trimaran in Florida on a cold and windy February day a few years back. A friend of mine and I took our Windriders out on Tampa Bay. It was great fun sailing fast and getting thrown around by the ill-defined waves. The Windrider in such conditions is a very wet boat. I had on only a foulweather jacket, but I was getting soaked. My adrenalin must have been keeping me going, because I never felt real cold until I was back on shore. I couldn’t wait to get into the car and drive the 20 minutes home with the heater on. I shivered the whole time and went straight to the shower on getting home. I was feeling hypothermic—or close to it. But it’s this story that I have never forgotten: During World War II, the British cargo ship, the SS Empire Howard, was sunk in the Arctic Ocean. Most of the crew was lost, but some survived in the 29-degree water and were picked up by a trawler. “I was the last man to be picked up,” recalled Captain H.J.M. Downie. “Everyone was conscious when taken out of the water, but many of the men lost consciousness when taken onto the warmth of the trawlers. Nine of the men died on board soon after being picked up. We were all given a small mouthful of spirits and this made us sleep. These unfortunate men went to sleep and did not wake up again.” Besides the alcohol, it was the body’s movement in warmer conditions and sudden warming that put demands on the heart, which was not prepared for such sudden changes. They say the body should be slowly warmed, so it doesn’t go into shock trying to meet all the demands at once. So, even in Florida—be cautious. The water in the summer reaches the mid-80s and is paradise, but the Gulf in the winter can get into the 50s in winter. I love cold weather, as being warm in cold weather is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but being cold and wet is no fun at all.

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ings as they were “reserved” for long-term mooring. In the next hour, six more boats were turned away! All were, of course, told that they could take one of Marina Jack’s expensive transient slips!! A HUGE conflict of interest! Marina Jack’s and the city of Sarasota are only interested in enriching the owner of Marina Jack’s and prohibiting any public access to the harbor! All of the boats denied access were told they could not anchor in the huge area between the existing mooring field and the yellow buoys marking the “mooring field boundaries.” These buoys are more than 1000 feet from the mooring field! The harbor is, therefore, effectively empty, but the public can’t anchor there even though no moorings are available. The so-called allowed anchoring area is so far from land as to constitute a dangerous row in the dinghy, and is, of course, too shallow for some cruising sailboats and filled with “bum boats.” As a result, all the boats turned away during the next hour that we monitored on the VHF channel used by Marina Jack’s, had to leave Sarasota and continue on to other towns to anchor. Sarasota not only lost the revenue from the unused moorings, but all of the money those tourists arriving by boat would have spent in the restaurants, shops and other businesses. The FWC should be ashamed of its actions in subverting the intent of the Florida Legislature by approving Sarasota’s ordinance and aiding and abetting the city in effectively denying access to the public waterways owned by the citizens of Florida (and NOT owned by the owner of Marina Jack’s!). At the very least, you should require Sarasota to move the yellow buoys marking the mooring field to actually mark only the existing mooring field and allow anchoring outside the mooring

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field with the 150-foot buffer zone stated in the ordinance. IF it ever puts in the additional moorings in the future, it could then move the markers out to mark the boundaries of an actual mooring field and not a “virtual” or “future” mooring field. I can only hope that someone at the Florida Wildlife Commission reads these comments and takes them seriously because the citizens of Florida are being denied access to public waterways owned by them and NOT the city of Sarasota or the owner of Marina Jack’s Marina! Larry Z. Sherman S/V Enchantress [reply letter from the FWC] Dear Mr. Sherman: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is directed, by Florida Statute (F.S.) 327.4105, to establish a pilot program to explore potential options for regulating the anchoring or mooring of non-live-aboard vessels outside the marked boundaries of public mooring fields. Most of your comments are dealing with aspects that are not products of the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program (A&M), F.S. 327.4105, the listed goals, or the ordinance developed in the City of Sarasota (City) as a participant. Your main comments dealt with available moorings, the future build out of the mooring field and boundary markers. Your first concern dealt with the available moorings. The City has a three-phased build out plan for their mooring field. The first phase, involving 35 moorings, was completed in the fall of 2012. Since then, their mooring field usage has increased to the point that they are near capacity. The City Commission has already been

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Gulfport Municipal Marina approached by their staff about increasing the mooring field capacity. The City is currently planning the second phase of the build out to increase their mooring capacity to 70. The process for that second phase will include advertising, contract approval, and construction. Their current timeline begins that process in June with construction planned to begin in September of this year. The third phase of the build out is not currently planned, but it would increase the mooring field capacity to 109, which is the limit for their permit. Although there may have been unoccupied moorings when you visited Sarasota, they may have been moorings under long-term rental contracts with other vessel owners that were going to return. The business plan for the mooring field usage is unrelated to the A&M Program and should be discussed with the Harbormaster or the City representatives. Your last comment dealt with the placement of the mooring field boundary buoys or markers. It is common practice for a mooring field that has a phased build-out plan to get their marker permits and incur the cost of installing the markers for their field just one time. Your suggestion would task them with getting new marker permits for each phase of the build out as well as incurring the cost of removing and then reinstalling markers multiple times. The F.S. 327.60 allows local government authorities to regulate any vessels within the marked boundaries of mooring fields as permitted by F.S. 327.40, which the City has done. Again, this issue is separate from the A&M Program and the associated ordinance. We regret that you disagree with some aspects of the City mooring field development and usage up to this point, but we encourage you to communicate directly with the City or the Harbormaster at Marina Jack’s. They should be able to inform you correctly about the planned mooring field development and their planned usage and regulation of that area. We hope you avail yourself of upcoming opportunities to continue to participate in the A&M Program. There will be public comment opportunities this year to collect information about the A&M Program. The pilot program will expire on July 1, 2014, unless reenacted by the Florida Legislature. All ordinances enacted under this section shall expire concurrently with the expiration of the pilot program and shall be inoperative and unenforceable thereafter. On behalf of the FWC Commissioners, thank you for your comments and questions about the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program. Thank you for contacting the FWC. Please feel free to contact Captain Tom Shipp of our Office of Boating and Waterways at (850) 488-5600 if you need further assistance regarding this issue. On behalf of FWC Commissioners

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Larry, I say just skip Sarasota, as it appears to me they don’t care much about your situation, but they have always done everything they can to help Marina Jack’s. After all, Sarasota calls itself the “Cultural Coast,” although it’s not really grass roots culture, but more like “top-down” culture. You know as well as I do, that sailors ain’t got no culture and wouldn’t fit in there, anyway. Just try and sit for a while in one of the parks downtown. The culture police will get you. Editor

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was at home reading War and Peace or Candy, I cannot remember exactly which one, when the phone rang. It startled me, frankly. I have the ringer set up too loud. I’ll have to remember to turn it down. The phone call was an operator-placed, person-toperson collect call from Bubba Whartz out in San Francisco. The operator asked me if I would accept the charges. I told her I would. “Bubba, what’s up? What are you doing in San Francisco?” I asked the sailor whose main habitats are either The Blue Moon Bar or his ferro-cement sailboat, Right Guard. “I’m out here in Frisco to cover the America’s Cup on an assignment from an international press organization,” said Bubba. “Which one? Associated Press?” I asked. “No, not that one,” said the live-aboard, live-alone sailor with a penchant for chewing tobacco and wearing overalls. “You have a cell phone,” I declared. “Why did this call come to me at the highest rate imaginable, operator-assisted, person-to-person and collect?” “I’m a bit behind on my cell phone bill. My phone has been shut off. But with the money I will make out here, I’ll be in the pink again real soon,” Captain Whartz explained. “Are you liking San Francisco?” “Yes, the food is good, but there are a lot of men I have run into out here who remind me of Bruno Velvetier. Some men even walk down the street holding hands. We don’t see that in Sarasota, do we?” “Not that I have noticed,” I replied. “On the other hand, the last time I was in San Francisco was a long time ago. I was working in San Jose, nights, in a cannery, and I used to get up to San Francisco now and again. Mostly it was around Hunter’s Point, where a girl I thought was pretty special lived. Her father was a Naval officer. There was Hunter’s Point Naval Shipyard and a lot of slaughterhouses in the vicinity back then. Hunter’s Point is not still operating, but Candlestick Park is in the vicinity. How are you doing in your reporting on the America’s Cup?” “I am not as well-known out here as I am at The Blue Moon Bar,” he said. “So getting into the compounds of all of the national racing entities is sometimes difficult.” “How many compounds have you gotten into by now?” I asked. “None,” Bubba said. “Why not?” “Their security people said they have never heard of the press organization I am affiliated with,” he replied. “What does your press card say on it?” I questioned the skipper.

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“The PakistaniRussian-IranianChinese-KenyanSudanian international press conglomerate,” Bubba explained. “It has my picture on it in my red baseball cap.” “I’ve never heard of it,” I said. “Did you meet the people from this press organization in person someplace? And there is no such word as Sudanian. People from Sudan are called Sudanese.” “Really? I didn’t know that,” Bubba responded. “The press conglomerate wrote a letter addressed to me at The Blue Moon Bar. They wanted me to send a picture back to them for my press credentials. So I did. I let Doobie mail it back to them for me. A couple of weeks later, my press card, with my picture on it, arrived at The Blue Moon, in a brown envelope with no return address.” “They gave you up-front money, didn’t they?” “Not exactly,” said the skipper, who continued. “What I mean is that they said they would mail me cash via a registered letter here in Frisco. The money would cover air fare out and back, my hotel and food bill at the Mark Hopkins, cab fare to the various compounds, a hefty sum for my reports and VIP press positioning for the America’s Cup itself,” Bubba explained. “And the money hasn’t gotten there yet, has it?” “How could you have possibly known that?” Bubba rasped. “I’ve been down to the front desk of the Mark Hopkins every day looking for it, but no one has seen it. When the people at the front desk see me coming, they just shake their heads. Very slowly.” “How did you get out there,” I wanted to know. “The press conglomerate wrote me that I could fly out first class, and they would factor in four thousand dollars for transportation in the cash they were sending,” Whartz replied with an innocence that made you want to punch your hand through some drywall. “So you paid for the trip out?” “Yeah,” he said. “I put it on a credit card. But, you know, sitting up front in the airplane isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” “Why not?” “You’d think that they at least have a #10 can up there so a guy could spit to get rid of his tobacco juice.” “Bubba, you may be the first person to ever chew tobacco in first class in the history of flight,” I guessed. “Really? Another first? That’s terrific,” Bubba enthused. “I noticed there were a lot of effete people up there with me, and I don’t think any of them used the head as often as I did. To spit, you know.” “Some of them may have thought you had a urinary infection,” I declared. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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“You may be right. I didn’t see any people making eye contact with me after my fifth trip to the head, so you could have a point. And after that fifth trip I noticed that the other first class passengers were going back to coach to use the head. At least I think that’s what they were doing. There was a curtain between us and the rest of the people on the airplane, so I couldn’t get a good view. I know we got good food, free drinks and beer and better seating. Plus we were in the air before the people in the back,” said the sailor with serious dreams of living big on the Left Coast. “Overall, how do you like the Mark Hopkins?” “It’s very nice,” Bubba stated. “ The view from the bar upstairs, the Top of the Mark, is fantastic. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge from there, plus you can also see lots of downtown. The only thing I can fault them for is that they have all West Coast beers. I can’t get Genesee or Rolling Rock out here. When you think about it, all the beers I grew up drinking—Schlitz, Gunther, National Bohemian, Falstaff, Narragansett, Blatz and others I can no longer recall—are not made anymore.” “There’s probably a reason for that, Bubba,” I declared. “What’s that?” “They weren’t very good in the first place,” I said. “But they were cheap,” Bubba replied. “That makes my point, Skipper,” I stated with finality. “How about the sailing? Are you seeing any of it?”

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“Some,” replied Bubba. “The boats are visible practicing out on the bay. I have binoculars, so I can see them pretty well. They are fast! They are catamarans, though, so they also tip over. I have seen a few capsizes. And I notice that the crews on the cats I saw were wearing crash helmets. An accidental gybe on a cat like these out here would be disastrous. The boats are hugely expensive.” “Bubba, disregarding the America’s Cup sailing for a moment, you might be out on a limb out there,” I stated. “Why?” “The press conglomerate that gave you the assignment is one I have never heard of. What’s the name again?” I asked. “The Pakistani-Russian-Iranian-Chinese-Kenyan-Sudanian international press conglomerate, like I told you earlier in this conversation,” Bubba snapped. “Bubba, you may be in for some real adventures,” I said. “I wish you the best. Do you know what an acronym is?” “Never heard of the word,” Bubba said. “You will,” I said with both agitation and some sorrow. “You will. Bye.” Then I hung up the phone and swallowed, straight, the two ounces of Scotch I had poured into a glass when I started getting the picture that Bubba had not put into sharp focus yet.

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n UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING Chart Use Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, Aug. 14 “How to Use a Chart” will be presented by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. This seminar walks the boater through what they need to know in an interesting and entertaining way. Students will be provided with a “Maptech Waterproof Flip-fold Chart Symbols Reference and On-The-Water Guide” to take along when boating. Students will be shown how to plot a safe course with the USPS Plotter and make sure they are following the rules of the road. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. FREE. Materials are $30 per family, maximum 20 students, preregistration required at www.boating-stpete.org. Tides and Currents Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, Sept. 18 “Tides and Currents” will be presented by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. The seminar deals with how the sun and moon create tidal patterns, sources of information about tides and tidal currents, simple ways to predict height of tide and current flow and how to use both printed and electronic tide tables. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. FREE. Materials are $30 per family, max. 20 students, pre-registration required at www.boating-stpete.org. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. On-going traditional boatbuilding classes. (252) 728-7317. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net,

About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern States Effective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require boaters to have boater safety education if they were born after a certain date, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be required to have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com. The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education requirement in Florida and most Southern states and also gives boaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements. The About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects includBoat Rental, Charter Company, Sailing Club Information Wanted Beach Cats, Sunfish, etc. – Small Boat Rental Companies Bareboats and Captained Charter Companies SOUTHWINDS is compiling a list for our website of all the charter and boat rental companies, including sailing clubs in the Bahamas and in the Southeast United States—in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. For small boat rentals, this includes beach cats, sunfish, trimarans, windsurfers, kite sailing, sailing kayaks—any small sailboat rental in a private business, sailing club or community organization. For charter companies, this includes bareboat and captained charter companies and sailing clubs, including for the day and overnight, whether long-term or shortterm, and for any size boat. All above includes inland and on the coast. Email your information to editor@southwindsmagazine. com.

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ing boat handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailering, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermia and more. Many insurance companies also give discounts for having taken the boater safety education course. Completion of courses qualifies attendees for Florida’s Boater Safety Card. The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **): **America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, Sept. 16. Available to anyone 12 or older. Free. Materials cost $35 per family. Classes held once a week (two hours each Monday) for seven weeks. 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Pre-registration required at www. boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001. **About Boating Safely, Charlotte Harbor, FL, Aug. 3. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 98, Charlotte Harbor. $40 per person, $60 per couple (includes materials). Sat., Aug. 3, 8-5. Pre-registration (suggested) at www.uscgauxcharlotteharbor.org, or (941) 639-3811. **Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL. Mike Christnacht. (904) 5029154. Classes held in 2013 on Sept. 14 and Oct. 5. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule, location and to register.

**Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month. This is a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests held bimonthly. To apply, call (813) 677-2354. **St. Augustine, FL. Ongoing. About Boating Safely. Sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary of St. Augustine, FL, the eight-hour course is held at the St. Augustine campus of St. Johns River State College, 2900 College Drive (off State Road 16), St. Augustine. Preregistration required by contacting Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243. The course is offered 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m .on August 3, Sept. 7, and Nov. 2. A course called “Suddenly in Command” is a boating safety primer designed for those not generally at the helm to help them to be prepared with the basics in the event of an emergency, such as the captain becoming incapacitated. This course is offered from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 1. For more information on all courses, go to wow.usc gaux.info/content.php?unit=070-14-07. US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) For more on course locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm, or call (401) 683-0800, ext.

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644. Check the website, since courses are often added late and after press date. Safety Rescue, Fort Myers, FL, Aug. 24-25 Edison Sailing Center, 15880 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, FL. Contact Stephanie Webb at rpsc1983@aol.com. (239) 454-5114. Student course, ages 10-17, hours 1-4 p.m. daily. STEM Educator Course, North Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 28. This course is a one-day, eight-hour professional development/training opportunity for teachers and sailing instructors to learn how to implement US Sailing’s STEM program and curriculum called REACH. The REACH modules feature inquiry-based learning and engineering by design processes to provide youth with hands-on integrated learning opportunities that inspire interest in fields of study including physics, marine biology, robotics, technology and more. Modules include on the water and classroom based activities, for easy implementation in multiple settings. Jessica Servis at jessicaservis@ussailing.org. US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course, Southeast U.S., May and June The US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with infor-

mation on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailing programs. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethical concerns, and sports physiology and psychology. Prerequisites for the 40-hour course include being 16years old and successful completion of a NASBLA safe boating course. Holding current CPR and First Aid cards is strongly suggested. Register at www.ussailing.org under training. Miami, FL, Sept. 14-17. Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org. US SAILING Powerboat Instructor Course This course will prepare candidates to safely powerboat in the US SAILING instructor courses and teach race support and powerboat operators precision boat handling and sailboat rescue and towing techniques. It is recommended that candidates have a Safe Powerboat Handling certification. Candidates must also have CPR and first aid, be at least 18, and able to swim 50 yards with and without a PFD. For complete course description and prerequisites, go to

Southern Youth Sailing Programs and Yacht Clubs Directory Search for or list Southern youth sailing programs on our new and FREE online directory. The directory lists all programs and clubs (and sailing associations) in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas. You can search by name, city, state, zip code or keyword. Each program has its own page for listing dates, ages, costs, etc. Google maps locate the programs on the page. The site also lists all the Southern yacht clubs. We are encouraging youth program directors to list their programs and yacht clubs to list their organizations. There is no charge. Go to our website for the link at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

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http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Aug. 5-8. This is the Cruising Powerboat Instructor Course. Contact Karen Davidson at KarenDavidson@ussailing.org. St. Petersburg, FL, Aug. 12-14. University of South Florida. Instructor Dick Allsopp. Contact Jon Meyers at jonathanmeyers@ussailing.org. US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling A great course for those who operate whalers and similar single-screw powerboats including recreational boaters, sailing instructors, race committee and other on-the-water volunteers with some boating experience who want to learn the safe handling of small powerboats, or improve their onthe-water boat handling skills. A US SAILING Small Powerboat Certification is available upon successful completion of the course and satisfies the requirement for instructors seeking a US SAILING Level 1 certification. This is a two-day course with two full days; or a three-day course, part time each day; or the accelerated one full-day course. Fort Lauderdale, FL. August and September. Ongoing one and two-day courses. Best Boat Club and Rentals. Dean Sealey. dean@goboatingnow.com. (954) 523-0033 Kemah, TX, Aug. 3-4, 17-18 (two-day courses). Gateway Community Boating Center. Capt. Lucy Newman. (281) 334-4606

BOAT SHOWS Tampa Boat Show. Sept. 6-8 Tampa Bay’s oldest, longest-running boat show. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. NMMA. (954) 441-3220. www.tampaboatshow.com. 10-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10-6 on Sunday. 16 and older, $12. Ages 15 and under, free (when with adult). Purchase tickets online, at show, or phone. Emerald Coast Boat Show, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Sept. 13-15 Emerald Coast Convention in Fort Walton Beach at 1350 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, 32548. Adults $6, under 12 free. Free parking. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.emeraldcoastboatshow.com.

4th Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show, Southport, NC, September 28 Held downtown on the waterfront, wooden boats— both in the water and on land—will be on display and with awards given to Best Powered Boat, Best Non-Powered Boat - Row/Paddle and Best NonPowered Boat - Sail. An awards ceremony and dinner for exhibitors, guests and vendors will be at 5 p.m. A Nauti-kids event where kids will build their own boats and test their seaworthiness. There will also be a Seafood Chowder Cook-off with tasting and voting for best chowder. Live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to www.southportwoodenboatshow.com.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS 36th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, Pensacola, FL, Sept. 27-29 Sample a variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes and enjoy continuous entertainment. Over 150 arts and crafts vendors on display. A children’s area is filled with activities for all ages. The Fiesta Seafood Grille offers cooking demonstrations where you can watch area chefs prepare regional delicacies. Friday 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Pensacola at Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park. (850) 433-6512. www.fiestaoffiveflags.com. Oct 4-6. 27th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival and Boat Show. Food, music and lots of other events. Morehead City, NC. www.ncseafoodfestival.org. Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for more specifics and specs on photos needed. Articles must be sent by email or disc. We pay for the reviews, too.

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2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, June 1-November 30 Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com for articles and links to weather websites, hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more.

34th America’s Cup, San Francisco, CA, August Louis Vuitton Cup. The America’s Cup Challenger Series, July 4-Aug. 30. Teams are competing in AC72s from Sweden, New Zealand, and Italy. Winner will race in the America’s Cup against ORACLE TEAM USA, the defender, in September. To see a video of the AC72 boats in action, go to www.youtube.com, and search for “AC72 Hydrofoiling.” For more on the Cup series, go to www.americascup.com. (For a more detailed update, go to page 42.)

12th International Sailing Summit, San Francisco, CA, Aug. 18-20 The ISS has become the networking event for the sailing

industry, with 11 summits taking place around the world, attracting many of sailing’s industry and sporting legends. The summit brings leaders in the sport together with marine industry professionals to exchange ideas and close the loop between suppliers and consumers—while enjoying the thrills and spills of America’s Cup racing. The event is held at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. www.internationalsailingsummit.com.

Seven Seas Cruising Association and Ocean Cruising Club, 23rd Downeast Gam, Islesboro, ME, Aug. 3 The 23rd annual Downeast Gam will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at Dick and Kathy de Grasse’s cottage at the north end of Gilkey’s Harbor, Islesboro Island, Maine. The Gam will be held on August 3 to give cruisers time to arrive, cruise Maine or Nova Scotia, then head back south. This year’s Gam will kick off on Friday afternoon, August 2, with a dinghy raft-up cocktail party. Come ashore Saturday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m., and bring your contribution to the potluck lunch at the de Grasse’s cottage. Coordinates 44º16.9’N, 68º 55.9’W will put you in sheltered Broad Cove in front of the cottage. There’s plenty of room to anchor in all-weather Gilkey’s Harbor. Dinghies can land on the seaweed beach in front of the cottage or tie up at the town dock (free) and walk a quarter mile to the cottage. Following

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W.A.V.E. 2013 – Day on the Bay for Veterans, Pensacola, FL Aug. 10 A special day on the water for Wounded American Veterans will be held on August 10 at the Plaza de Luna Park in Downtown Pensacola. This event, known as W.A.V.E. 2013 – Day on the Bay, is a joint sailing community activity with six local yacht clubs providing resources, manpower and opportunities for the wounded veteran. There will be opportunities for sailing, boating, diving and other on-the-water demonstrations for wounded veterans and their families to enjoy. Sign-up will be handled through the Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola at www.navypnsyc.org, or by contacting Kathy Champagne at kathychampagne@bellsouth.net, or Janice Wilson at (850) 341-1399.

26th Annual Coastal Cleanup, Alabama, Sept. 21 Always the third Saturday in September, the Coastal Cleanup is a chance to take pride in the beaches and waterways of Alabama. Over the past 25 years, the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had 68,583 volunteers remove 1,420,466 pounds of marine debris from a total of 4582 miles of coastline. www.alcoastalcleanup.org. 8 a.m. till noon.

Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup, Sept. 21 The Ocean Conservancy is holding its International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21 everywhere. For more information, and how to connect with others in your area, go to www.oceanconservancy.org/keep-the-coast-clear.

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Okeechobee Water Level Rises 10 Inches Since May As of press date in early July, Lake Okeechobee is at 14.52 feet above sea level, increasing about ten inches since May. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 8.46 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 6.66 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.74 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to http:// w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com.

International Marina and Boatyard Conference to be held in Florida in 2014 This conference, produced by the Association of Marina Industries, is the leading marina and boatyard conference in the United States. The conference returns to Florida for its annual meeting, to be held at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 29-31. www.marinaassociation.org/imbc.

New Yacht Sales Associate Joins Ross Yacht Sales of Dunedin, FL Jeff Ruckert recently joined Ross Yacht Sales in Dunedin, FL, as a yacht sales associate. Prior to moving to Florida, Jeff spent years cruising the Chesapeake Bay and is a former commodore of Regent Point Yacht Club in Deltaville, VA. Additionally, Jeff has cruised the Florida Gulf Coast, Long Island Sound, Antigua, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe. Jeff joins the other 13 Ross Yacht brokers serving the Gulf Coast from Naples, FL, to Houston, TX. Ross Yacht Sales has been in business since 1962. www.rossyachtsales.com

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US SAILING Regional Sailing Programs Symposium Fort Myers, FL, May 8 By Jabbo Gordon Safety was the primary hot topic of conversation at US SAILING’s spring regional symposium in Fort Myers, FL, in May. Not only was it first on the agenda, it took up most of the morning’s agenda. Another key issue was attracting and retaining sailors. Finally, there was some discussion about junior travel teams. Stu Gilfillen of US SAILING served as facilitator for the event that was hosted by the Edison Sailing Center, which is headed by Ross and Stephanie Webb. Although US SAILING holds annual symposiums each winter, the sport’s national governing body has started holding regional events each spring and fall to give associations, yacht clubs and sailing squadrons opportunities to discuss concerns and ideas. After the Webbs welcomed everyone and each of the two dozen attendees introduced themselves, Gilfillen opened the session with questions about safety. Several people had experiences to share, ranging from a race committee member’s heart attack during a regatta to an instructor candidate’s scalp laceration from a 420 boom. The group had several suggestions about improving safety procedures. One was establishing liaison with various governmental bodies, such as the Coast Guard and various marine patrols. “This works both ways,” Ross Webb commented. “We have condo residents on the river who will call 911 immediately if they see a kid flip over, and 911 operators know to check with me first.” Another strong suggestion was to have a written emergency procedure that was readily available to everyone in an organization. A laminated copy of the procedure should be in a waterproof box onboard all safety or coach boats. Review of a copy should be mandatory at instructor orientation sessions. One group member recommended having drills periodically to test the procedure and update it, if necessary. For example, it may not be expedient to bring an injured sailor all the way back to a sailing center if an accident occurs across the bay or river, and other landing sites should be identified. “Ask a parent to serve as a pretend emergency vehicle,” he said. “And the kids love it, especially the one who has the ‘made for drill’ injury.” Another suggestion was to have backboards available for people who suffer a back injury. Another safety concern was the number of spectator boats at a youth regatta. Some parents tend to position themselves too close to the action, and one solution is to post buoys with flags to mark exclusion areas. Some sailing instructions warn violators that their youngsters could be penalized for inappropriate “coaching,” but that scenario is difficult to enforce. It is also difficult to keep some powerboats from transiting right through the middle of a regatta. “They have the whole Gulf of Mexico, and they see all the boats, but they choose to go through the middle of a regatta,” Webb said. “I’ve even seen them go through a starting line.” Under the topic of attracting sailors, several people offered many ideas: 30

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• Instead of having half-day sessions (9 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.), have all-day sessions (9 to 4) to attract the parents who work. • Work with homeschooled children. They can attend sailing sessions almost any time. • Develop communication with marine science projects so youngsters can widen their horizons. • Work with Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Sea Scouts. They offer merit badges for sailing. • Give presentations to civic clubs. Many organizations are searching for local programs. • Institute family and adult programs because parents see how much fun their kids are having. • Widen your program to include recreational sailing as well as racing. Racing is not for everyone. • If an association prefers racing, add team racing and match racing to the curriculum. Although yacht clubs and community sailing programs were both represented, some of the emphasis was on nonprofit organizations. One of the problems that yacht clubs have is that many members don’t want kids running around, especially if those clubs are interested primarily in the dining facilities. However, non-profits have discovered that grants can really help with budget considerations, although many instructors may be volunteers. Purchasing and maintaining equipment is a huge budget item. Gilfillen reviewed several changes that been instituted at US SAILING in the past several months. One major item is the age limit for taking the Level 1 instructors’ course. Until March 1, a candidate had to be 16, and the training department would not cut anyone any slack. But now, a candidate can take the course as long as he or she turns 16 before the calendar year ends. Thus, a person who may not become 16 until December, can go ahead and take the course in September. This new policy has already opened the doors to many young people who have been waiting to take the course. Gilfillen also plugged the next national symposium, which will be in San Diego in February. It will be held in conjunction with the annual yacht club summit and onedesign meeting. When the discussion got around to travel teams and their value to sailing, one of the complaints was that some of the teams were recruiting and taking sailors from local clubs and associations. Their two major pitches are that they offer better coaching and competition than most of the local groups. On the other hand, some representatives agreed that travel teams were a good stepping-stone for more talented sailors who might go on to national and international racing. One attendee commented that he had encouraged a couple of youngsters to go because his club had taken them as far as it could. And naturally, this discussion led to the controversy between racing and recreational sailing. A big consideration with the racing part is money to go to regattas. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Cowabunga, Dude! No boat has had more of a cult following than the Hobie 16. For many years—in magazine and TV ads for products targeting the young and adventurous—there was often a Hobie Cat with multicolored sails raised. Over 130,000 of these twin-hulled classics have been produced. Throughout the 1950s and ’60s, Hobie Alter had been making surfboards and living the Southern California lifestyle. Warren Seaman, Woody Brown, Joe Quigg, Alfred Kunalae and Phil Edwards, surfing buddies of the day, had sailed catamarans. Edwards had built one that really hauled. Hobie’s idea was to produce a small catamaran that could surf the waves of Southern California, crash right up on the beach and go back out for more. For inspiration they had the Pacific Cat, the Aqua Cat and the Cal Cat. The first effort was built in six days. Then other things were tried. The result, after lots of tweaking, was the Hobie 14. The 14, while fun and even today very popular, really had a hard time taking two people. So, it was back to the drawing board for a larger boat. Drawing board? More like: “Let’s try this.” “Well, that didn’t work out so well. But what if we try this…” It soon became apparent that just scaling up the popular Hobie 14 was not going to work. The result of all that year’s worth of fiddling was the classic Hobie 16, introduced in 1969. Sail area was set at 235 square feet total, as that was the standard for a “B” class cat. The Tornado, at 20 feet also has that sail area, and the world’s fastest sailboat, Vesta Sailrocket-2 (65+ knots), also fits within the “B” class. The Hobie 16 is actually a little longer than 16 feet. Some say 16’ 9” while the factory says 16’ 7”. And it’s almost eight-feet wide and weighs in at 320 pounds, give or take a few pounds. The H-16 doesn’t use centerboards or daggerboards, which allows it to be sailed right up on the beach, and the construction techniques used by the Hobie Cat Company make the boat almost indestructible. Back in the day, owners had to add a bit of glass and resin to the bottom of the hulls after a long season of dragging the hulls up the beach through the sand. Its asymmetrical hulls act like foils that keep the boat News & Views for Southern Sailors

from sliding sideways in the water and driving forward. Well, mostly. Actual daggerboard foils have proven to be better upwind. But those boats with boards don’t smooth up on a beach, much less do so with vigor, as can the Hobie 16 with its kick-up rudders and no boards. Nowadays, skilled Hobie 16 racers rake (lean) the mast far aft so that the sail plan is more aft. This allows the rudder to act as sort of a daggerboard. It is so common to rake the mast that a low-profile mainsheet block system and a redesigned mast step are now standard. The mainsail has full-length battens for its very elliptical profile, and the jib also uses them, making the sails last a long time. But the biggest new wrinkle was that they were not white! Would the Hobie 16 have been such a success if it were not for the multicolored sails? You just had to have the “Tequila Sunrise” option (see photo) in the 1970s. As with all sailing, put two boats together and you have

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Just about everywhere you go near the coast or a lake, you will find, somewhere, a Hobie 16 in someone’s yard. Photo by Steve Morrell.

The many different-colored sails caught the eyes of beachgoers, and the Hobie 16 became a hit all across the United States and ultimately the whole world. Photo by Dave Ellis.

a race. Soon there were Hobie 16 fleets all over the country, and crew on trapezes. Significant power can be derived often racing along with H-14 fleets and later Hobie 18s, and from the ample sail area thereby. others. The many different-colored sails caught the eyes of You will find that it is best not to try to “pinch” the beachgoers, and the Hobie 16 became a hit all across the boat into the wind too much when going to windward. In United States and ultimately the whole world. It was about fact, sometimes falling off a degree or two in a puff works 1977 when Hobie started its national championship probetter. The speed more than makes up for the wider angle gram where they furnished a number of unique boat colors to the wind. and sail patterns that were made specifically for that nationA rather wide stance with your feet when trapezing is al championship series as well as their world championship advised. These things accelerate quickly and can slow events. After the event, these sail and boat colors allowed quickly, too. Perhaps you’ve seen the pictures of crew going local dealers to sell these unique catamarans. By the 1980s, head over heels out of the boat. Not as much fun when you color patterns exploded when sailcloth manufacturers created dyed sailcloth with multiple stripes. Hobie was finding out that the various colors offered for the hulls were having a problem with fading, so they began to scale back, eventually offering only white, yellow and blue, which is now down to just white. In 1989, Hobie stopped providing all of the boats for the national championships and allowed sailors to sail their own boats. And, since the class allows for NO sails from any sailmaker other than Hobie, all of the boats are still equal. The company did provide a few charter boats for championships that were unique. True, in the over 40 years since its launch, there are many performance catamarans that are faster. But give it strong winds, especially on Hobie 16s can be found on beaches around the world. Many 16s are shown here on the a reach, and the H-16 gives the high- beach in St. Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands (a British crown dependency)—off the coast of priced performance cats fits. In fact, Normandy, France. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons. most modern catamarans ask not to have reaching legs in a blow, but the H-16 revels in a strong breeze. are the one doing the flying header off the bow. What’s it like to sail a Hobie 16? If you are not used to Remember all those old pictures that showed the windcatamarans, the first sensation is the trampoline between ward hull way up in the air? That was just for the picture. the hulls. It is soft and bouncy, unlike the inside of your The boat, as all catamarans, is fastest with the windward monohull. The boat is also wider than the usual 16-footer. In hull just “kissing” the water. any kind of wind, however, you will only be on the tramThe Hobie 16 continues to have a strong following. In poline when tacking, or jibing. Most of the time, and always Florida, there is a strong resurgence of H-16 sailing, with a in over 12 knots of breeze, one or both of the crew is susdozen at little Gulfport Yacht Club near St. Petersburg. pending themselves from the trapeze wires. Yes, the H-16 Racing the Hobie 16 can get into your blood. “Hobie” Bob was one of the very first sailing craft that put both skipper Johnson reports that “Cheryl, and I met while racing Hobie 32

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It wasn’t long before there were Hobie 16 fleets all over the country, often racing along with H-14 fleets and later Hobie 18s, and others. Courtesy photo.

16s some 35 years ago, and we are still active club racers on, you guessed it, the Hobie 16.” Hobies are still being sold new at many dealerships in the SOUTHWINDS area. The Hobie 16 is almost legendary for its durability. The boats last for a very long time. They just keep going. So there are still large numbers of them lan-

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Goin’ Back to Rockville Always fun, occasionally rowdy, a Low Country sailing tradition continues to evolve. By Dan Dickison

razy. That’s a word some sailors might use to describe the action at the Rockville Regatta. Absurd might be the term that comes to mind for by-the-book race managers, but quirky is a more benign and probably more accurate descriptor for this two-day affair that serves as the summer season ender for sailors across the Carolina Low Country. To make sense of those adjectives, all you need to know about this regatta is that it attracts nearly 10 times as many powerboats as it does sailboats, and everyone shares a small stretch of Bohicket Creek. Racers, residents and revelers, each in their own way turn out to celebrate a tradition that stretches back 123 years. On shore, this event is mostly tranquil as members and guests of the host Sea Island Yacht Club renew their friendships throughout a weekend of racing and visiting, but on the water, tight quarters and countless alcohol-fueled revelers aboard 200-plus powerboats add a potentially volatile element. When mixed with the action of a 40-boat regatta, things can go south in a hurry. The event’s organizers are well aware of this, which is why they coordinate efforts with five separate branches of law enforcement to ensure that their signature event does not get out of hand. The Rockville Regatta wasn’t always such a boisterous scene on the water. It began as a simple challenge from one Sea Islander to another. At stake in this two-boat contest were bragging rights and a bit of regional pride—John Sosnowski was from Wadmalaw Island where Rockville

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Competitors skirt their boats along the massive spectator fleet that shares the river at the annual Rockville Regatta. Photo by Jeff Dennis.

sits, and Jenkins Mikell lived just across the North Edisto River on Edisto Island. No records exist from that seminal affair, but local lore indicates that it drew a few observers. Over time, the contest took up residence on the social calendar. Each year in August, spectators and well-wishers made their pilgrimage to this sleepy hamlet nearly 25 miles from Charleston. In those initial decades, the proceedings were marked by gentility. Onlookers customarily dressed up for the occasion. Some went out on the water aboard craft festooned with garlands and banners while others watched from the shoreline and up on the verandahs of the houses that compose much of the village. The Races at Rockville, as the regatta was known during that era, were always festive and somewhat formal. Up until the latter half of the 20th century, no racing took place on Sundays, but in the past three decades, things have changed, particularly among the spectator fleet. This armada has taken on a raucous aspect—think spring break and Lollapalooza, with a touch of Big Time Wrestling audience demeanor thrown in. “It’s definitely quite a party out there,” offers Grayson Carter, alluding to the spectator fleet that each year seems barely contained by the line of buoys that club members set out to distinguish the racing area from the mosh pit. Carter has a lot invested in this event. He’s not only the yacht club’s commodore, but also the owner of three of the Sea Island One Design sailboats that compete. And, like a lot of the folks racing or helping to manage the event, he grew up going to the Rockville Regatta, so the event holds special significance for him. “There are a number of regattas around Charleston, but there’s really nothing quite like our event. As one of the oldest sailing regattas in the country, it’s important historically, and then there’s all that hullaballoo across the river. You don’t see that in too many places.” The regatta is also special for Paul Andrews, a past commodore and another local who grew up racing at the event. These days, Andrews is in charge of the marks, as well as the club’s safety boats. He and his fellow club leaders realized long ago that they’ve got little control over what takes place on the other side of their line of buoys. “Whatever happens on that side of the river is in the hands of law enforcement, the Department of Natural Resources www.southwindsmagazine.com

History meets hullaballoo: Grey Ghost, a Sea Island One Design, evokes the tradition of this event, while revelers in the background represent a more recent and raucous aspect. Photo by Priscilla Parker

(DNR) officers mostly,” explains Andrews. “We work with them and monitor a particular VHF channel in case there are problems, but that’s about all we can do.” In addition to South Carolina DNR, Andrews says that the county sheriff also brings a boat to patrol the event, along with boats from the St. John’s Fire Department, the Charleston Police, and occasionally the U.S. Coast Guard. “One year we even had law enforcement from Edisto Island helping out.”

All these precautions appear to be effective. Even with the kind of carrying-on that caused one death due to alcohol poisoning five years before, both Andrews and Carter say that the spectators really haven’t made problems for the racers in recent years. Occasionally, a powerboat will get in the way while moving to and from the anchorage, but those situations are usually brief and easily resolved. “They’ve been a lot tamer in the past few years,” offers Carter regarding the crowds. “I think most of the folks out there are aware of just how stringent the laws are for boating under the influence.” Despite what appears to be a cultural collision in the making, the Rockville Regatta endures. Low Country sailors gather and compete, continuing one of the most venerated traditions in this area. Carter expects nearly 50 sailboats to be on hand this year, among them all nine of the Sea Island One Designs, along with a passel of E-Scows, YFlyers, Lasers and Sunfish. Their skippers and crews will sail two races on Saturday and then a final contest on Sunday. After the awards, they’ll pack it all up for the season. For many, it will be understood that just by participating they’re be paying homage to the event’s heritage. As for those folks on the other side of the river, you could say they’re building a tradition of their own as well, just not one too many of them will remember the next morning. Now that's crazy.

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Cleaning Up on the Great Dismal Swamp By Bradd Wilson

The Great Dismal Swamp Canal was built a little over 200 years ago, making it the oldest man-made canal in the United States. It is a strikingly beautiful waterway with abundant wildlife along the shores. Branches, vines, kudzu, Spanish moss and fallen trees hang over the waters.

aeve and I are fortunate enough to be among a relatively small group of Canadians who live aboard and travel in their sailboats, plying the waters from Ontario or the Maritimes annually to the warmth and sunshine of Florida and the Caribbean. For most of us, this involves not only ocean passages under sail, but stints of motoring the Intracoastal Waterway to avoid the perilous waters of Cape Hatteras. The latter stretch from Norfolk to Elizabeth City can be made either via the high-speed route through Coinjock and Currituck Sound, or the “road less travelled”—where this story takes place—the Great Dismal Swamp. The Great Dismal Swamp canal was built a little over 200 years ago, making it the oldest man-made canal in the United States (Canada has some older). It was constructed by George Washington following his term as president to transport logs for shipbuilding from the inland cypress forests to the seaports of Norfolk, Beaufort, New Bern and the like. This is a strikingly beautiful waterway with abundant wildlife along the shores. Branches, vines, kudzu and fallen trees overhang the narrow ditch, and as night falls, the Spanish moss, swamp gas and ghostly shapes of ancient cypress trees give the swamp an eerie feel, which has given rise to numerous spooky tales of the Great Dismal. Here is our own modern tale. The depth of the canal and swamp is controlled by a lock at either end, and it has three scheduled openings per day. We left Elizabeth City in northern North Carolina early one April day headed for the Great Dismal Swamp, timing our departure to reach the South Mills control lock at 9:00 a.m. The Pasquatank River leading to the lock is fairly long and winding—longer, in fact, than I had estimated—and on this day, both fog and current conspired against us. Try as we might, we just couldn’t quite make the lock on time. We arrived at five after nine and the lockmaster advised us that we’d have to wait two hours for the 11 o’clock opening! We’re supposed to be cruising—taking it easy, smelling the roses along the way. My wife reminds me constantly that we’re NOT supposed to be rushing to meet schedules and arbitrary itineraries. But the old 9-to-5 “rat-racer” in me

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is hard to change. I’d planned our day, and now, for the sake of five minutes, all those plans went down the drain. So we picked a spot in the middle of the narrow canal where the trees didn’t overhang too much, the bottom didn’t rise too abruptly, the wind wouldn’t swing us around too much and anchored Sampatecho to wait out the two hours. Besides, I could work on some of the ongoing maintenance required in this sort of travel. Busy hands made the time fly by, and in no time, the lockmaster had opened the lock and was calling us to get in or we’d be waiting for another four hours for the next opening. I set aside my tools, started the engine and ran forward to weigh anchor while Maeve took the helm. The anchor chain sang through the gypsy as it came up through the murky Guinness-colored water, then suddenly stopped! The chain was guitar-string tight and NOT moving another inch—snagged! I eased the chain; Maeve swung the boat around, and we tried again to no avail. The lockmaster called again and we pleaded with him to hold the lock while we tried everything possible to free our anchor from the clutches of the swamp bottom. Maeve drove the boat forward, as I took up whatever slack was available. We gained inches at first, then feet and finally the anchor was visible! I couldn’t get it completely free of the water because of the weight of “something” suspended from its flukes. But we could turn and slowly make our way toward the lock! I stayed on the bow as the water ran past and rinsed the mud off the big mass hooked on our anchor and revealed a washing machine! Someone who couldn’t be bothered taking it out to the dump must have thrown it into the canal. Someone who didn’t care about pollution or littering or the boats that might get snagged on it. The square housing had rusted away, but the enameled drum, the aluminum drive pulley and stainless steel shaft remained and the point of our anchor was now tightly embedded between the drum and pulley swinging like a pendulum from the bow of our boat. “Hey, Captain” called the lockmaster in his Southern (take-all-day) drawl, “You’ve got a washin’ machine ahanging from yer bow.”

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“Thanks very much” I replied, acknowledging the obvious, “I knew that.” “Well, don’t be droppin’ that thing off in my lock, son. It’ll jam up the gates.” So, the mangled, muddy mass swung back and forth and the gates closed, the water rose and the Not your standard catch next set of gates finally opened. South Mills is a quaint little Southern town, but since the Civil War, there hasn’t been a whole lot of activity here, unless you count the stock car races on Sunday nights. By now, the brilliant April sun had burned off the fog and it seemed like everyone in town had lined the canal to see if there were any boats passing through. That would be us, and they were not to be disappointed. We made our way slowly through the gamut to prevent our “hitchhiker” from damaging the bow. As we passed, like a receiving line, each and every one of them felt compelled to comment. “Hey, Buddy, didja know you’ve got a washin’ machine ahangin’ from yer bow?” “Hey, Mister, whatya doin’ with that washin’ machine up there?” or “Yo, where y’all goin’ wit’ my Maytag?” We smiled and waved and motored stately through “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Finally, we cleared the lift bridge that separates the north end of town from the seclusion of the Great Dismal Swamp—our first opportunity in what seemed like an eternity where we could address our conundrum. How to release a 75-pound motor, pulley and mud-filled drum from our 60-pound anchor? First, I tied up the anchor and twisted, pulled and pried on the unwieldy contraption—no go! Then I tied up the washer, dropped the anchor and wiggled, jiggled and poked at the anchor—no go! Finally, I climbed into our brand-new inflatable dinghy to work on the mess from water level, with the anchor secured and a line from the deck relieving enough weight from the washer to allow movement. I pulled, then lifted, then pulled with one hand while lifting with the other. Then finally, the bond seemed to break, the drum twisted and my dinghy popped around

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in response, as the mass shifted producing a pop followed by a loud “sissssssssss.” The confounded machine had sliced a gash in our new dinghy! This meant WAR!! As the forward section of the dinghy hissed and slowly colof the day. lapsed around me, I wrestled with the drum and managed to tip it to empty the mud and water. Now significantly lighter, I smashed at the pulley, whacking it with our boat-hook until it flipped over the anchor rode, covering me with mud and slid free of the anchor. My knuckles were bloodied, my clothes torn and muddied, our dinghy and my ego similarly deflated, but at last we were free from the devil washing machine. With the drum now empty and upright, it slowly floated away into shallower water—water too shallow for me to retrieve it. It was a floating menace. Our plans to traverse the entire canal and spend the night in Norfolk were no longer attainable, but we limped on for four miles to the visitor center dock to lick our wounds. A good night’s sleep works wonders. Next morning, we patched the dinghy and cast off around 11:00 a.m, bound for Norfolk. Once again, we were enjoying the serenity of this tranquil canal when, off to port, lurking in the bushes behind some exposed roots and vines, I spotted it. I shouted to Maeve in disbelief, “There’s a washing machine in the bushes!!” “Our washing machine?” She replied. Somehow, it had floated itself upstream four miles to settle in ambush for the next unsuspecting Canadian cruiser travelling through The Twilight Zone, also known as The Great Dismal Swamp. I was speechless. Maeve and Bradd Wilson have been cruising for over 50,000 miles in their Beneteau 390, Sampatecho, since leaving Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, eight years ago.

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Cost of Cruising: Trawlers vs. Sail By Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell

It does cost more to cruise in a trawler than in a sailboat.

here! We fully admit that comfort and space do cost a bit more…but not much more…really! The cost of $ail$ and their accompanying equipment aside, we will focus here on the budgetary engine requirements of trawlers as compared to sailboats. “But sailboats sail!” you say. Maybe on a Wednesday race night or during an open Gulf crossing there is the opportunity to raise the sheets and truly enjoy the wind. Unfortunately, most sailboats we see on the ICW are not only motoring, but their sails are hidden away, tucked under covers to protect them from the elements. Wow. You’re still reading along with us? Now that we poked the hornet’s nest, we will try to soften the blow (we just couldn’t resist the pun). To compare apples to apples, let’s decide on the mission and budget goals for your cruising trawler or sailboat, and then we will compare the cost of cruising aboard each. No matter what the issue with marine vessels, there is always the mission. What do you want to do with your boat? Cruising off into the sunset with no set course or time restrictions is perfect for the sailboat owner, but if you plan to get from one point to the next in bayous, narrow rivers or tide-driven waterways, then you will need your engine for a significant portion of time on your cruise. Try tacking back and forth when the constricted channel is crowded with go-fast boats, and the wind is not in a favorable direction. While we realize that the vessel under sail often is the stand-on vessel (has the right of way), many boaters have never taken even one safety course—and we all have stories to tell about that. Then there are the vessels fishing with nets…tacking is not always the best solution. The spacious outside decks of a trawler also allow maneuverability without having to walk around, over or under standing rigging, dodgers and booms. Our muscles hurt just thinking about some of the acrobatics necessary to wrangle all the lines and sheets crossing over the cockpit combing or cabin top. Much of that dexterity is needed even when the sails are down and the engine is in use. Bow and stern thrusters make docking a snap, but some operate hydraulically, requiring the support of a generator. If battery-operated, then they are recharged by generator unless you are back at the dock and plugged in to shore power. Continuing with the mission, do you or your mate appreciate lifestyle comforts such as generator-powered air-conditioning? A walk-around queen berth and a roomy 38

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It does cost more to cruise in a trawler than in a sailboat—but not much more. Photo by Steve Morrell.

shower stall make all the difference when we want to feel civilized, but the shower isn’t much fun when you run out of hot water! We can agree that most trawler owners enjoy climate-controlled interior living quarters with voluminous storage and terrific views, rain or shine. Then again, these comforts are often powered by generator engines, sometimes larger than those found on the sailboat of a similar length. So now we start to peek into the budgetary issues. If you are like most of us cruisers, then you are a snowbird, traveling north and south with the seasons. Trawlers and sailboats alike often select a city or marina to enjoy for a few months at a time. Your vessel insurance may consider the premium prices of particular latitudes during the hurricane season. When can we leave our homeport and head to the southern climates? Typical cruising areas are Florida or Bahamas in the winter and the Chesapeake during the summer, or hurricane season. These insurance costs shown on our chart are more dependent on the value and age of the boat and not the type: sail, power, single or twin engines. Marinas also reflect pricing related to season and location, location, location. Summer in the Chesapeake Bay varies extensively with Annapolis at $807 per month for a 40- to 45-foot boat, while downtown Baltimore reports www.southwindsmagazine.com

$1,100 monthly. Winter in Florida is all over the board with Fort Pierce starting at $550 per month for that samesized vessel, compared to Marathon in the Florida Keys at $902 per month. The Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale, may be more than I would like to print here. You can find some real bargains on the Gulf Coast with newly renovated marinas. The Gulfport Municipal Yacht Basin in Mississippi rates are about $318 per month. Look over the chart to help you build a cruising budget to select a boat style, trawler or sail, and compare the comfort level to the actual Sandy Hook, the authors’ 44- foot trawler. Photo by Chris Caldwell.

COMPARATIVE OPERATIONAL COSTS.

Current value Insurance Fuel consumption Oil change intervals Gallons of oil @ $15 each Oil filter @ $15 each Diesel Generator -Fuel consumption -Oil change interval -Gallons of oil @ $15 each -Oil filter @ $15 each

44-ft Trawler 1980 Twin 130 HP Diesels

44-ft Trawler 2008 Single 150 HP Diesel

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$ 135,000 $2,500 3.5 gph / 2 mpg @7 knots 200 hours 2 gallons per engine x 2 engines 1 filter per engine x 2 engines 10kW 0.5 gph 100 hours 1 gallon per generator 1 filter per engine

$ 749,000 $7,500 3.5 gph / 2 mpg @ 7 knots 250 hours 5 gallons per engine x 1 engine 1 filter per engine x 1 engine 10kW 0.5 gph 100 hours 1 gallon per generator 1 filter per engine

$60,000 $1,500 1 gph / 5 mpg @ 5 knots 200 hours 2 gallons per engine x 1 engine 1 per engine x 1 engine 5kW 0.25 gph 100 hours 1 gallon per generator 1 filter per engine

cost of fuel mileage. Study the sailboat speeds and fuel at 5 knots compared to the trawler at 7 knots. This means at the end of a 10-hour day the trawler will be 20 miles farther down the ICW than the slower sailboat. It also means in a seven-day week, the trawler will have travelled 490 miles compared to the sailboat’s 350 miles. We all know it is not a race, but does the trawler speed and comfort trump the sailboat? Trawler or sailboat. This article may help you figure out what type of boat will fit into your lifestyle desires and budget parameters. First you must decide your mission and how you want to cruise. Can you sail or will you be under power most of the way? How long will it take you to get there, and how much will it cost to stay once you arrive? David and Lowie aboard Salty Dawg once told us the 4 C’s of cruising destinations are: Community, Cost, Climate and Culture. They add up to a comfortable home away from home for the season...trawler or sail. (If you have any ideas for future topics, comments about this article, or comments about trawler coverage in SOUTHWINDS, email them to editor@southwindsmagazine.com.) News & Views for Southern Sailors

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America’s Cup Update — Down to the Wire By Cynthia Ross AC45s sailing on San Francisco Bay. The AC45 catamaran is the boat used by teams to practice for the Luis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup, when the AC72 boat will be the race boat. Photo by Ross Photographic.

ess than a week before the opening ceremonies for the America’s Cup, the Coast Guard issued the necessary MEP (Marine Event Permit) required to conduct America’s Cup racing on San Francisco Bay this summer. Ian Murray, regatta director, has issued a revised NOR (Notice of Race) to encompass the 37 new safety recommendations that went into effect after the death of an Artemis Racing crewmember in May. This does not end the controversy, which was punctuated by the tragic accident. That incident underscored the ineffectual preparedness of the emergency response crews, which proved fatal for team member Andrew (Bart) Simpson. The worldwide sailing community held its breath, and was silenced by the news of his loss; Bart was well-known and liked, an outstanding athlete, an Olympic medalist. His death was met with many questions, including whether the America’s Cup on these AC72s would go on. Luna Rossa team’s owner, Patrizio Bertelli, announced that it was up to his team, should they wish to pull out. Subsequently, that team broke the moratorium on sailing the AC72s, called during the initial investigation—and in honor of Simpson. After the spectacular crash of Oracle 17 last October, some higher safety measures were implemented. However, the current 37-point safety plan was agreed to by all four competitors. It includes location beacons for each crew member, rescue divers and doctors onboard support boats, higher towing capacity for chase boats and an emergency breathing apparatus on each crew member. A hearing was to be held on July 8 regarding foils and rudders, brought by Team NZ, but will not delay the first day of racing. The outcome of all this, for the fans, is that spectator ticket sales were suspended for the Louis Vuitton Cup. A revised schedule, including more laydays for maintenance, was published. All dates are subject to wind limits and other safety regulations, and the competitors. Artemis Racing is not expected to participate in the LV

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RACING REPORT GYA Women’s PHRF Championship, Pensacola, FL, June 29-30 By Kim Kaminski On June 29-30, the Pensacola Yacht Club sponsored the Gulf Yachting Association’s Women’s PHRF Championship on the waters of Pensacola Bay. Six boats signed up for the challenge, hailing from various locations along the northern Gulf Coast: two boats from New Orleans, one from Fort Walton Beach and three from Pensacola. This all-female, Spinnaker division-only competition brought some of the top women sailors out to perform their best racing techniques. The women faced numerous challenges including a weather front that came into the area prior to the first race, bringing rain and strong winds. This was followed by the opposite condi- Debby Grimm and crew of Hot Chocolate, which won the 2013 GYA tions on the following day, when the winds were Women’s Championship trophy with three first-place finishes. Photo by Kim reduced to nothing during the final race, which Kaminski. had to be abandoned until the sea breeze eventuSouthern Yacht Club aboard Hot Chocolate sailed away ally filled in with enough breeze to restart the final race. with three first-place finishes to earn the Women’s Debby Grimm and her crew from New Orleans’ Championship. Following close on her heels was the sailing team from Fort Walton Beach, FL, on Eve-N-Keeled, captained by Jennifer Grant. Jennifer and crew captured three second-place finishes to solidly secure the number two position. Only one point separated the third-place position between Kim Kaminski and her team on Helldiver, and Ellen Hunt and crew aboard Reach Around. This race demonstrated an early sampling of the caliber of competition that lay ahead in the Ladies Sailing Trilogy, which was to be held with the Fast Women Regatta on July 20, the Bikini Regatta on July 27 and the Race for the Roses on August 2. Results (three races— 6 miles, 3.25 miles and 3 miles. Place, boat, captain, club, points): 1, Hot Chocolate, Debby Grimm, SYC, 3; 2, Eve-N-Keeled, Jennifer Grant, FWYC, 6; 3, Helldiver, Kim Kaminski, NYC, 12; 4, Reach Around, Ellen Hunt, PYC, 13; 5, Bruja, Elaine Boos, SYC, 14; 6, White Shell Woman, Julie Connerley, PYC, 15

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and sought. Contact the club for dates and information. Individual club races are not listed here. We will list your club races only if they happen on a regular schedule. For a list of yacht clubs and sailing organizations in the Southeast, go to www.southwindsmagazine.com. Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC = Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.

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Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC See club website for local club race schedule Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club race schedule AUGUST South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) 3-4 Rockville Regatta. Sullivan Island YC (SC) 2-4 SAYRA Youth Clinic (Aug. 2) and Open Regatta (Aug 3-4). Carolina YC (NC) 7-10 Jet 14 Nationals. Lake Norman YC 31-Sept. 1 Labor Day Regatta. Open. Lake Norman YC Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. See club website for local club race schedule. Club races year around. 3-4 Rockville Regatta. 10-11 J/24 Southeast Regionals. 16 Overnight to Savannah. SEPTEMBER South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) 7–8 Catfest Catamarans. LNYC 7–8 Old Goat Thistles. LLSC 14 Leukemia Cup. PHRF, Optis, Sunfish, Lasers. Savannah YC (GA) 15 Wassaw Cup. PHRF, Optis, Sunfish, Lasers. Savannah. YC (GA) 14–15 Flying Scot District. Flying Scot. Lake Lanier SC (GA) 21–22 Board Bash Open. Laser D12, Open. Lake Norman YC (NC) 21–22 Gone with the Wind. C 22, Lake Lanier SC (NC) 21–22 Junior Regatta Youth. Lake Lanier SC (GA) 28–29 Sunfish Regionals Sunfish. Lake Norman YC (NC) 28–29 Outback Regatta. Open. Carolina SC (SC), LMYRA Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina See club website for local club race schedule. Club races year around. 28 Leukemia Cup Regatta. Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA 13-15 Special Olympics Regatta. www.specialolympicsga.org

are on Sunday afternoons, biweekly. Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout the year. MYC also sponsors a Dragon Point Racing Series that occurs approximately twice monthly. East Coast SA has a regular women’s racing series. Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Commodore Cup Races. Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; race series organized seasonally. Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): Sailing on Lake Monroe, a segment of the St. Johns River. Tequila Sunday Racing and Jager Cup Race series, alternating every two weeks, with one race in the series held monthly. March through October, Wednesday Night Rum Races. Seasonal race series on Saturdays once a month. Manatee Cove Marina (Stuart area) sponsors monthly races. www.gopatrickfl.com/marina.html. Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend races twice monthly, Sept. through May. AUGUST 17-18 Men’s Small Boat Regatta. Melbourne YC 30 Ponce Inlet to St. Augustine. Halifax River YC 31-Sept. 1 Herb Elphick Memorial Race. Mayport to Fernandina, Aug. 31, return Sept. 1. North Florida Cruising Club 31-Sept. 2 Labor Day Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville SEPTEMBER 1 Tommy Hall Memorial Race–Fernandina to Mayport. North Florida Cruising Club 14-15 Mermaid Regatta. Melbourne YC 21 Moonrise Race. St. Augustine YC

Major Upcoming Regattas

47th Annual Lime Cup Ocean Races, Mango Cup and Avocado Cup, Miami to Fort Lauderdale, Sept. 28-29 Avocado Cup race from Key Biscayne to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades on Saturday, Sept 28. The Mango Cup race on Sunday, Sept. 29, is from Port Everglades to Government

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RACING CALENDAR Cut in Miami. Party at pool and pool bar at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale after the race on Saturday. After-race party on Sept. 29 with is the traditional Lime Cup Free Daiquiri Party at the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club with lobster dinner available and awards afterwards. Contact BBYC at (305) 858-6303. Entry forms at www.bbyra.net and www.biscaynebayyachtclub.com.

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9th Annual Castaways Cup Regatta, Palm Beach Inlet to Port St Lucie Inlet, Sept. 21-22 This regatta, with a pursuit start, is a two-day, 24-nautical mile race from Lake Worth Inlet (Palm Beach) north to Port St. Lucie Inlet on Saturday, returning on Sunday. An afterrace pool party is at the Hutcheson Island Marriott on Saturday. Reserved dockage and reserved rooms available at reduced rates to race participants. The return race on Sunday is a regular class start race. On Sunday, the dinner and awards banquet is held. Race classes are a PHRF-A and PHRF-B class, one JAM (jib and main) class and Multihull class. Boats with a planing hull or a LOA of 29 feet and under will be in PHRF-A. Boats with a LOA of greater than 29 feet will be in PHRF-B. The race is open to all seaworthy yachts. Go to http://castawayscup.com for complete information. Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net

Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available. Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward. Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regular club racing open to all. AUGUST 31 Labor Day Regatta. Portsmouth SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Regatta. PHRF

Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules) BBYC Biscayne Bay YC CASC. North Palm Beach. www.castawayssailing.com CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org KBYC Key BiscayneYC. www.kbyc.org MYC. Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net SALM Shake-A-Leg Miami. www.shakealegmiami.org AUGUST 3 Castaway Ocean series. CASC 3 J/24 Fleet 10. BBYRA 10 Single-handed Race. CGSC 11 Double-handed Race. CGSC 17-18 South East PHRF Championships. US PHRF 24 J/24 Fleet 10 SEPTEMBER 7 FL State Snipe Juniors. CGSC 7 J/24 Fleet 10. BBYRA 8 BBYRA PHRF #1. MYC 15 BBYRA OD #1. KBYC 21-22 Annual Castaways Cup Race. CASC 28-29 Avocado, Mango, & Lime Cup. BBYC 28 Junior Commodore’s Cup. CGSC

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Joey Meyer Regatta, Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay, FL, August The Tampa Sailing Squadron hosts this regatta (late August—date to be announced) for kids and teens. Racers will set up boats at 12:30 and attend a skippers’ meeting at 1:00. Races will be followed by an awards party. Graduates of TSS Youth Sailing’s sailing and racing classes, and sailors recommended by the Youth Sailing coaches are eligible to race. The regatta is free but there are only a limited number of race boats, so an RSVP is required for race boat assignments. Some spectator boats are available—RSVP requested. To RSVP, leave message at (813) 645-2262 with your phone number, name, age, and when you took TSS Youth Sailing’s sailing or racing classes. TSS Youth Sailing’s Joey Meyer Regatta memorializes a young sailor who grew up at the Tampa Sailing Squadron in Apollo Beach to join the U.S. Coast Guard. For moe information, go to TSS Youth Sailing’s website, www.southwindsmagazine.com

www.tssyouthsailing.org or Facebook, TSS Youth Sailing. TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., is a Florida nonprofit and federal 501(c)(3) educational organization.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta, Aug. 30- Sept. 1 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be hosting its 67th Labor Day Regatta. With six courses on Sarasota Bay and PHRF racing in the Gulf, this regatta attracts sailors from all over the country. Courses will be set up hosting Opti Red, White, & Blue fleets, Opti Green fleet, Laser, 420, Sunfish, Melges, SR Max, one-design, multihulls and PHRF fleets. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat of the Year Event. Camping is available on the club grounds. In 2012, there were almost 300 boats racing. Free dockage and limited camping are available. Food and entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. Contact the SSS at (941) 388-2355 for further information. The NOR and online registration is available at www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org

31st Bradenton Yacht Club Fall Kickoff Regatta, Bradenton, FL, Sept. 20-22 This regatta, held at the Bradenton Yacht Club, is the “kickoff” event for the Tampa Bay/Sarasota Bay area winter racing season. It is two days of racing in Tampa Bay. Six classes, spinnaker, non-spinnaker, true cruising, racer cruiser, multihull and one-design, will make up the three-race regatta. Free dockage at the yacht club. Upwards of 70 boats have raced in the past, most of which raft up at the yacht club. Partying for the event begins on Friday night as boats gather at the club, continuing Saturday afternoon after racing. Register at www.bradenton-yacht-club.org, or call (941) 981-3891. For dock reservations, call (941) 722-5936, ext. 212, or the dockmaster cell at (941) 374-2310.

29th Dunedin Cup Regatta, Dunedin, FL, Sept. 27-29, Regatta Rendezvous and Auction Sept. 14 The skipper’s meeting will be held at the Dunedin Boat Club on Friday, Sept. 27. This one day of racing on Sept. 28 on St. Joseph Sound and in the Gulf is a recognized Suncoast Boat of the Year event. New this year is the Regatta Rendezvous and Auction on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Dunedin Boat Club. All proceeds from the auction and regatta go to support the Dunedin Youth Sailing Association program. On Sunday is the DYSA “Green” Fleet Invitational held on St. Joseph’s Sound. For more information on the Rendezvous and Auction, and the regatta, go to www.DunedinCupRegatta.org, or call Mary Kolb at (727) 733-3498. News & Views for Southern Sailors

West Florida Race Calendar The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in west Florida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org. For regatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go to the West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org. Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Friday of month. Skipper’s meeting at 10 a.m., PHRF racing, spin and non-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. March through Oct. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org. Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting October until April. Races at 1400 hours each Sunday. Thursday evening races at 1830 hours beginning April through Daylight Savings Time. PHRF racing on Manatee River. Lower Tampa Bay race second Saturday of each month. Contact John Izmirlian (941) 587-7758, fishermensheadquarters@yahoo.com. Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend club races. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org. Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org. Dunedin Boat Club. Spring/Fall PHRF racing in the Gulf of Mexico; June-Aug. Bay racing in St. Joseph’s Sound, alternate Wednesday nights. Paul Auman at (727) 688-1631, or paulrauman@gmail.com. Edison Sailing Center. Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Platinum Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing on Mondays starting at 1 p.m. on Charlotte Harbor. www.ppycbsm.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com. Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. www.pgscweb.com. Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Sunday series, year around with skippers meeting at noon. April through September Friday evening racing. 5:45 skippers meeting. www.sarasotasailingsquad.org. St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) through Aug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org. St. Pete Sailing Association. Weekly club racing. www.spsa.us Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (please check with West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org) Tampa Bay (also known as West Florida BOTY: (SuncoastBOTY) Gulf Boat of the Year: (GBOTY) Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year: (CaBOTY) Charlotte Harbor: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) Please Note: The west Florida racing calendars for September were not completed as of press date in early July. The below calendar is incomplete. The final calendar should be online at the West Florida Yacht Racing Association website at www.wfyra.org by August. AUGUST 30 Labor Day Night Race. Davis Island YC SEPTEMBER Aug. 30-1 Labor Day Regatta. (SBBOTY). Sarasota Sailing Squadron 13-15 Sunfish Women’s North Americans. Davis Island YC 14 Dunedin Cup Rendezvous & Auction. Dunedin Boat Club. 14 Kayusa Cup. (CaBOTY) Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society 21-23 Kickoff Regatta. (SuncoastBOTY) (SBBOTY). Bradenton YC 27-29 Dunedin Cup. (GBOTY) Dunedin Boat Club. SOUTHWINDS August 2013

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CALENDAR Northern Gulf Coast Race Calendar See local club websites for club races.

Major Upcoming Regattas

Women’s Trilogy Races, Aug. 2 The Women’s Trilogy Series is typically held every July, often spilling into early August. The first race, the Fast Women Regatta, is at the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, AL, and was held on July 20 on Perdido Bay. The second race, the Bikini Regatta, was held at the Navy Yacht Club in Pensacola on July 27 on Pensacola Bay. The third race, the Race for the Roses, will be held on Aug. 2 at the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and only female crew are allowed to race. www.pensacolabeach-yc.org. Awards are handed out at each regatta. At the last regatta, there will be a special Trilogy Trophy for the contestant who enters all three races and earns the most combined points.

Children’s Cup Regatta, Mobile Bay, Aug. 17 Fairhope Yacht Club will host the 3rd Annual Children’s Cup Regatta, benefitting Children’s Hospital of Alabama, on Aug. 17. A full day of racing and entertainment is scheduled. For regatta registration and a full list of activities planned, visit www.fairhopeyachtclub.com.

93rd Annual Lipton Cup, Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 The Pass Christian Yacht Club in Pass Christian, MS, will host the 93rd Annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup on Labor Day Weekend. The regatta is an inter-club competition between the 33 member clubs of the Gulf Yachting Association. Competitors sail the 19-foot one-design, the Flying Scot, in five races held over three days. The winning club hosts the 94th Lipton Cup in 2014. www.pcyc-gya.org.

23rd Annual Juana Good Time Regatta, Navarre Beach, Florida Panhandle, Sept. 6-8 Always held on the first weekend after Labor Day, this regatta is held at, and sponsored by, Juana’s Pagodas—a thatch-roofed volleyball beach bar just south of the Navarre Beach Bridge on the Florida Panhandle. Racing on Santa Rosa Sound, the regatta usually has about 50 boats participating including cruising catamarans, beach cats, trimarans, cruisers and windsurfers. Many boaters travel from as far as Louisiana and Mississippi to attend. For more information, go to www.juanaspagodas.com, and click on Regatta—or any of the regatta links. 48 August 2013

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LEGEND BSC Birmingham Sailing Club, Birmingham, AL BucYC Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile, AL BWYC Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS CSA Corinthian Sailing Association, New Orleans, LA GYA Gulf Yachting Association GYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS HYC Houston YC, Houston, TX LBYC Long Beach YC, Long Beach, MS MYC Mobile YC, Mobile,AL NOYC New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA OSYC Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS OSSS Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron, MS PBYC Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL PCYC Pass Christian YC, Pass Christian, MS PtYC Point YC, Josephine, AL PontYCPontchartrain Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA PYC Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL SSYC South Shore Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA StABYC St. Andrew’s Bay Yacht Club, Panama City, FL AUGUST 3-4 Race for the Roses. PBYC 3-4 GYA J22 Championship. PCYC 3-4 Summer in the Pass / MS Leukemia Cup. PCYC 10-11 Knost Regatta. PCYC 10-11 Round the Rig. MYC 17 Children’s Hospital Charity Regatta. FYC 17 Round the Lake. CSA 17-18 Charles R. Galloway. GYA Sunfish / Laser. GYC 17-18 Galloway Opti. GYC 24 Big Mouth Regatta. PBYC 24 Pam Sintes Regatta. SSYC / NOYC 24-25 Commodore’s Regatta. PYC 24-25 Katrina Memorial Regatta. OSYC 24-25 Rock, Paper, Scissors. BSC 31-2 Lipton Regatta. BWYC SEPTEMBER 1-2 Lipton Regatta. BWYC 7-8 Back to School Regatta. PontYC 14 Double-Handed Couples. StABYC 14 Cruising Couples. PYC 14 Chappell & Stitt Regatta - PYC 14-15 Race Week. GYC 14-15 Leukemia Cup. BucYC 14-15 Leukemia Cup - BSC 21 To the Pier & Back. PBYC 21 Middle Bay. BucYC 21-22 Houston YC One-Design Regatta. Houston YC 21-22 Great Lake Race. CSA, SSYC & NOYC 21-22 Shearwater Regatta. Multihulls. OSYC, OSSS 21-22 USODA SE Championships. PYC 21-22 Sunfish Gulf Coast Regional Championship. BWYC 27-29 Caterwaul - StABYC 28-29 Wadewitz - FYC

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Serving Yachting Enthusiasts Since 1994 New RS Tera 9’5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2595 New RS Q’Ba 11’5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4399 New RS Feva XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6199 New RS Vision 15’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,266 New RS 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,649 2013 Catalina 12.5 Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5298 2013 Catalina 14.2 Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6985 2003 Catalina 14.2 Expo/trlr . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 2013 Compac Legacy 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 2013 Catalina 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8987 2013 Compac Picnic Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,995 2002 Compac Suncat /Trlr . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 2013 Compac Suncat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,795 2013 Compac SundayCat . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,245 2013 Compac Eclipse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,595 2013 Capri 22 Wing Kee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,736 2013 Catalina 22 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,882 2013 Compac 23 MKIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,995 2001 Catalina 250 WB/trl . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,741 2001 Catalina 25-Wheel/trl . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,475 2010 Catalina 250 Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 2013 Catalina 250 WB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,685 2013 Catalina 250 WK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$36,174

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Alan Pressman 941-350-1559 Alangsys@gmail.com www.grandslamyachtsales.com After an exceptional spring we are running out of good clean boats to sell. If you are considering selling, call for a no-cost evaluation of your boat and to discuss selling your boat in today’s market. SAIL AND POWER BOATS 66' 2004 Novatec Islander ...............................................................$449,900 53' 2002 Bruce Roberts Custom......................................................$249,900 52' 2006 Custom Cat ...................................................REDUCED $399,900 51' 2006 Passport Center Cockpit ................................REDUCED $849,000 45' 1983 Morgan/Marek ..................................................REDUCED $80,900 42' 1986 Grand Banks Europa ......................................................$179,900 42' 1975 Grand Banks MY......................................REDUCED Only $65,000 40' 1997 Sabre 402 .........................................................................$199,900 40' 1985 Beneteau First 38 ...................................................................SOLD 40' 1987 Beneteau First Class 12......................................................$49,000 40' 1982 Hughes Columbia Center Cockpit ....................REDUCED $79,900 38' 1986 Sabre 38 Centerboard............................................................SOLD 38' 1983 Sabre 38 Centerboard ........................................................$59,900 36' 1988 Grand Banks Europa..............................................................SOLD 36' 1995 Jeanneau Sunshine........................................UNDER CONTRACT 35' 1999 Wormwood Gulfstream Cat Merlin .................REDUCED $179,900 34' 1992 Sabre 34 Shoal Draft ..........................................................$89,900 32' 1985 Sabre Aft Cabin ..................................................................$29,900 32' 1996 Beneteau 321 .................................................UNDER CONTRACT

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50' Gulfstar CC, 1987, Recent 75 HP Yanmar, 2 Chartplotters, 2 autopilots, 3000 watt inverter, watermaker, Ready to cruise today! $115,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

45' Hylas, 1994, Wind gen, Solar panels, Dual 46' Bingham Cutter, 1994, Custom Steel const. Refrig, Life Raft, Extensive logs and improveGenset, A/C, Beautiful Bluewater cruiser! ments make his a great Blue Water cruiser, $245,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446 $155,000, Jim @ 386-898-2729

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42' Manta Catamaran, 2005, Owners Version, Genset, A/C, Watermaker, Large Freezer, Washer/ Dryer, GPS/chartplotter/radar, Beautiful condition, $339,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

42' Tayana, 1988, New electronics, Great sail inventory, Solar panels, Blue water cruiser in excellent shape, sailed from pacific Northwest. $99,900. Leo @ 941-507-6754

42' Westsail ketch, 1975, Awlgrip paint, Full electronics, many upgrades make this a turnkey bluewater cruiser! $125,000, Jane @ 813-917-0911

40' Admiral catamaran 2007, Hull # 1, Most systems and electronics upgraded in last 2 years. Shows extremely well, Genset, Solar, $419,000, Cal @ 561-312-0010

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32' Catalina, 1994, New Electronics in 2012, Genset, Watermaker, Dodger, A/C, $55,000, Joe @ 941-224-9661 45’ 45’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 43’ 43’ 43’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 41’ 40’ 40’ 39’ 38’ 38’ 37’ 37’ 37’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 35’ 33’ 33’ 33’ 32’ 32’ 32’ 32’ 31’ 30’ 30’ 27’ 26’

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44’ CSY Walk over, 1978, Perkins diesel, Genset, Solar panels, Wind generator, Superior condition! Many, many upgrades! $110,000, Joe @ 941-224-9661

42' Dufour 425 2012, Watermaker, Electric heads, A/C, Touch Screen Chartplotter, Like New! $249,900, Jane @ 813-917-0911

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dockage. All others, see Business Ads. • Text up to 30 words with horizontal photo: $50 for 3 months; 40 words @ $60; 50 words @ $65; 60 words@ $70. • Text only ads up to 30 words: $25 for 3 months; 40 words at $35; 50 words at $40; 60 words at $45. Contact us for more words. • Add $15 to above prices for vertical photo. • All ads go on our website classifieds page on the first of the month of publication at no additional cost. Add $10 to place the ad early on the website. • The last month your ad will run will be at the end of the ad: (8/13) means August 2013. • Add $5 typing charge if ads mailed in or dictated over the phone. • Add $5 to scan a mailed-in photo. DEADLINES: 5th of the month preceding publication. IF LATER: Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com, or (941) 795-8704.

AD RENEWAL: 5th of the month preceding publication, possibly later (contact us). Take $5 off text ads, $10 with photo, to renew ads another 3 mos. BUSINESS ADS: Except for real estate and dockage, prices above do not include business services or business products for sale. Business ads are $20/month up to 30 words. $35/month for 30-word ad with photo/graphic. Display ads start at $38/month for a 2-inch ad in black and white with a 12-month agreement. Add 20% for color. Contact editor@ southwindsmagazine.com, or (941) 795-8704. BOAT BROKERAGE ADS: • For a 30-word ad with horizontal photo: $20/month for new ad, $15/month to pick up existing ad. No charge for changes in price, phone number or mistakes. • All ads go on our website classifieds page on the first of the month of publication at no additional cost. Add $10 to place the ad early on the website. Unless you are a regular monthly advertiser,

credit card must be on file. TO PLACE AND PAY FOR AN AD: 1. Internet through PayPal at www.southwindsmagazine.com. Applies only to $25 and $50 ads. (All others contact the editor) Put your ad text in the subject line at the end when you process the Paypal payment, or e-mail it to: editor@southwindsmagazine.com. E-mail ALL photos as separate jpeg attachments to editor. 2. E-mail, phone, credit card or check. E-mail text, and how you intend to pay for the ad to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. E-mail photo as a jpeg attachment. Call with credit card number (941) 795-8704, or mail a check (below). 3. Mail your ad in. Southwinds, PO Box 1175, Holmes Beach, FL 34218, with check or credit card number (with name, expiration, address). Enclose a SASE if photo wanted back. 4. We will pick up your ad. Send airline ticket, paid hotel reservations and car rental/taxi (or pick us up at the airport) and we will come pick up your ad. Call for more info.

We advise you to list the boat type first followed by the length. For example: Catalina 30. Your boat is more likely to be found by Internet search engines in this format. Boats & Dinghies Boat Gear & Supplies Businesses for Sale Engines for Sale

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Watkins 17’ daysailer/racer. Rare, 1980, good condition, with all sails, spinnaker and pole. 4HP Evinrude and trailer. Port Charlotte, FL. $1950. (941) 624-6646 or cell 813-2609718. (10/13) _________________________________________

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New WindRider 17. $8995. Call Brian at Bimini Bay Sailing. (941) 685-1400 _________________________________________

Sailor’s Trailer, 27/30. Custom sailboat trailer, dual axle, steel, great tires, new paint, integral scaffolding, hurricane protection! Had Pearson 30 on it. $4000 OBO. Contact BT at (252) 2410495. Located Morehead City, NC. (8/13)

14’ RS-100 Performance Singlehander. Fully equipped dealer demo boat in pristine condition w/dolly & top cover. Specs, photos, videos at www.rssailing.com. $7,995 complete. Located in Gainesville, FL, area. Call/text for more info (352) 871-0362. (9/13)

1969 Morgan 22. Flash. Refit in 2000. Great day sailer/club racer. Two sets of sail, Dacron & Carbon fiber. 9.5 Johnson. $3300 or best offer. Docked Palmetto, FL. (941) 962-5039. (9/13) _________________________________________ Catalina 22. Local Tampa Bay Racing Champion Chuck Jones has restored another Catalina 22, race ready, lying in Englewood, FL, at 5200 Placida Road. $2900. Email for inventory and info: sailmykeys@gmail.com. (10/13)

Dinghy For Sale. Supercaravelle. Like new! Used twice. $75. Complete with oars and Foot operated air pump. (Current Walmart price is $107 without accessories). The dinghy is in Placida. Cell phone (520) 784-8460. (8/13) _________________________________________ 10.2 foot sailing dinghy w/trailer. Weight complete with sails and spars: 150 pounds. O’Day Sprite. $1,100. (251) 626-6085. (8/13) _________________________________________ Trinka 12. Bruce Kirby-designed yacht tender. Sails very well, with added jib. Can be rowed or small outboard (not included). $1850, trailer available. See online at www.trinka.com/trinka12.htm, email davesailellis@aol.com. (8/13) _________________________________________

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16' Vanguard-Vector. Sailing World 2001 Boat of the Year "Best Performance Dinghy." Double-trapeze performance skiff, carbon fiber mast, mylar North sails, main, jib, assymetrical spinnaker, boat and mast covers, trailer, dolly, wet suits, life jackets, harnesses. Excellent condition. $3500. New Orleans. (504) 782-9140. jwcrtect@gmail.com. (8/13)

2001 Catalina 250 WB. Centerboard, trailer with mast-raising system, wheel steering, 9.8 hp Nissan outboard. Comfortable cockpit, Large spacious interior, enclosed head, VHF, CD player, Depth sounder, Wind speed/direction. Excellent condition. $21,475. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises (800) 783-6953 or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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1992 Catalina Capri 26 $12,000 Pocket cruiser w/big boat appeal. Oversized bimini, wheel, wing keel, Harken roller furler, full batten main. 155 and 135 genoas. Yamaha four-stroke 8hp, high-thrust, extra long shaft motor, electric start. Autohelm, battery charger. Call Julie (850) 293-4031. Pensacola Beach, FL. (9/13)

30’ Hunter, 1993, turnkey! Yanmar, watermaker, new Mac Mainsail & Mac Pack 2011, Honda 2000 gen., 85-watt solar panel, Air-X wind gen., A/C & heating! Must See! $48,500. Call Cal @ 561-312-0010, www.Sailboatsin Florida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

Hunter 31 1985. Great condition, 13-hp Yanmar with low hours. Extra sails, hauled out 2012, new bottom paint. Beautiful interior, two berths, sleeps four, ready to cruise. Located in Pompano Beach, FL. Asking $23,000. Call (561) 929-8542. (10/13)

30' Catalina MkII. 1987 with Universal Diesel, Harken Roller Furling, Mainsail, Data Marine Speed and Depth, Wheel Steering with instrument Pods, Bimini, Solar Vents. Fast, Easy Sailing. Go to www.cortezyachts.com. Great Chance for a Great Sailing Vessel. Available at our Docks. Asking $24,500. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100

31' Irwin, 1984. New bottom paint in April, no blisters. Roomy, facing settees. Threeburner propane stove with oven, top loading, 12v refrigeration, portable a/c unit, 18hp Yanmar diesel, fwc. $15,000. Stewart Marine, Miami, 305-815-2607. Pictures and details at www.marinesource.com

$19,500 – PRICE REDUCED, needs to be hauled. 30’ custom-built, aft cabin, cutterrigged ketch. The hull and Volvo engine and transmission were completely re-conditioned in 2007. Built in Sweden in 1980. Contact by email for further details. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien. (941) 518-0613. jtoaia@verizon.net. (10/13)

2008 Tartan 3400 (100% freshwater sailed). Original owner. Boat is fully loaded and was special ordered with 52-ft. mast for navigating the Tom Bigbee at normal pool. Hull is Claret, AC, Ray Marine radar & electronics, hatch screens, dodger & Bimini, windlass, inverter, electric head, Corian counters, microwave, new reacher, main, and two jibs. Located at start of Tombigbee at Pickwick State Park TN. $164,000 ckelly@murrayguard.com, or 731-695-9614. (10/13)

1976 Catalina 27. Very clean. Furling Genoa, cruising spinnaker with sock, tiller autopilot, head, holding tank, macerator pump. Atomic 4. Runs Good, great on gas. 2 anchors. $5900. New Port Richey. (727) 534-9947. (9/13)

1986 Laser 28, Farr designed fast racer, PHRF 132, race equipped, 8 sails, comfortable family cruiser, 5’ 10” headroom, full galley, enclosed head, bimini, roller furl, 9 hp diesel, immaculate, dual axle trailer, $21,500. (321) 259-8829, jboyd32935@yahoo.com. (8/13) Santana 30/30 GP with complete sail inventory. Must sell. Boat in good condition. New alternator. New bottom spring 2012. Volvo engine 17 hp. $10,000 OBO. Call (337) 9457895. (9/13)

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL 56' Custom Wood Schooner ’07 . . . . .$700,000 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,900 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 39' Corbin 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 39' Irwin Citation 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900 35' Wauquiez 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OFFERS 30' Catalina 1987 MKII . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500

POWER 44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 34' Sea Ray 1984 Twin Diesel . . . . . . .$29,900 32' Trojan F32 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD

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Camper Nicholson 31, 1976 Hull #10. Located Saint Augustine, Florida. Life raft needs service. Owned twelve years - extensive refit. Recent in-water survey good condition. Sleeps six. Comfortable cruiser. (954) 6463915 MisSailor@aol.com. (9/13)

Hook-Kelly custom 34’ 1982 hull. Grand Illusion. Custom, one-off design. Great sailing and fast racer. $15,000 OBO. Located Palmetto, Tampa Bay, FL. (941) 723-6560. (10/13) SOUTHWINDS

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Formosa 35 Ketch 1976. Cruiser or bay boat. New YM30 Yanmar, (105hr), Garmin GPS, Radar, Autopilot, 30 amp Air X Wind gen, New canvas, 2 yr paint, 140 water, 45 fuel, Teak-Holly davits, Avon inflatable, 3.5 outboard. $22,495. Pensacola, FL. Rich (850) 450-9018, rgcobler@gmail.com. (10/13)

Islander 36. 1976. Extensively refitted. Xclean. New Gel Coat. Deck & Mast AwlGripped. New cushion covers, new head and holding tank. Super Perkins 4.108 diesel. 3 Good Sails. 4-Burner LPG stove top and fridge. $36,955. Call Steve at (832) 3417245. (8/13)

Irwin Citation 39, 1979, w/ 30 hp Yanmar, 41' 9" LOA, custom scoop transom, fin keel, roller furling head sails, Dutchman main, ST-60 instruments, Garmin GPS, VHF, S/S Stove, 12volt DC fridge, ST winches, Bimini. Asking $29,900. Cortez Yacht Sales. 941-792-9100.

1999 35’ Gulfstream Wormwood Cat. Fast! Carbon fiber rotating mast, screecher setup, awesome sail inventory & good electronics. Reduced $179,900. Alan 941-3501559. Alangsys@gmail.com. Details at www.grandslamyachtsales.com

Wharram Tangaroa Sail Catamaran 36’ MKIV, 2002. Sail the world in safety and comfort or enjoy the tradewinds. She handles beautifully. Well equipped and has great long sea legs. Can be single-handed. Sail flat and fast. What more can you ask from a lady! Purrfect for voyagers/cruisers/liveaboards or day charter. Asking $55,000. Details: svforeveryoung@hotmail.com. (9/13)

39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981. 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hours, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, all roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, autopilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley and more. $69,900. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100

2001 35’ Hunter - $97,000 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218, or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

35' Wauquiez. 1981. Volvo diesel, offshore performance boat built to Lloyd's specs. Furling, VHF, GPS navigator, SSB, ST-60 inst. Project boat priced well below market. Great opportunity. Call for details. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100. Project Boat. 70% complete. OFFERS.

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2006 39’ Bavaria - $152,000 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218, or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net 36’ Morgan, 1973, Big aft cabin, custom wood paneling and teak sole throughout., 2 heads, new Perkins in ‘97 (1600 hours). $25,000. Stewart Marine Corp. Miami, (305) 815-2607. www.marinesource.com for pictures and full details.

2005 40’ Wauquiez - $210,000 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218, or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

36’ Beneteau First 36.7. TWO 2005 models to choose from. Shoal draft, AC, full electronics, full sail inventories, race or cruise, Bruce Farr design. $96,999 to $116,000. Pictures & full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. (727) 214-1590.

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1987 Beneteau 40 First Class 12. Racing or cruising you won’t find this much boat for fast cruising at this price anywhere. 3 staterooms. Tiller. $49,900. Alan 941-350-1559. Alangsys@gmail.com. Details at www.grandslamyachtsales.com

Beneteau 423 2007. Fully Loaded and in turn-key condition. New Electronics, AC, Inverter, Electric Windlass, Electric Winch, Bimini, Dodger, In-Mast Furling, Refrig & Freezer, 4’ 9” draft, low hours. $185,000. Specs & pictures at www.MurrayYacht Sales.com. (727) 214-1590 x 3.

45’ Jeanneau 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996, Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins, two heads w/shower, roller furling main, electric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley, Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $79,900 Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

40’ Sabre 402 2003. Shoal draft, AC, Refrig/Freezer, full electronics, full canvas, davits, r/f. Gorgeous boat. $255,000. Pictures & full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. 727-214-1590

42’ Westsail, 1975, Everything has been redone! Perkins diesel only 382 hrs! Main & mizzen masts (2010), Mermaid AC (2007), New wiring & electrical panels, and lots more! $125,000. Call Jane @ 813-917-0911, www. SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

Beneteau 49 (3 to choose from ’07, ’07 & ‘08). All are fully loaded and ready to go. Full electronics, AC, Genset, electric winch, electric windlass, bow thruster, etc. $298,000 (’07), $325,000 (’07) & $340,000 (’08). Specs & pictures at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. (727) 214-1590 x 3.

40’ Fountaine Pajot. La Vezzi. Catamaran, 2006, twin Yanmars 18 hp w/low hrs! Stainless dinghy davit w/solar panels, full Bimini, sail controls at Helm w/Lewmar winches, great nav. station! Fast & Easy to sail! $295,000. Call Cal @ 561-312-0010, www. CatamaransFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

43’ Irwin MK III, 1988, very clean! Yanmar 66-hp w/only 300 hrs! Great Bluewater liveaboard, 2 full private heads, new teak & holly cabin sole, lots of storage! $69,900. Call Jane @ 813-917-0911, www.SailboatsinFlorida. com, Edwards Yacht Sales

1996 51’ Little Harbor - $374,500 – Randy Walterhoefer – (954) 684-0218, or randy@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS $24/year • 3rd Class $30/year • 1st Class Subscribe on our secure Web site www.southwindsmagazine.com 41’ Beneteau 411 2001. Beautifully maintained, shoal draft, aft cockpit sloop. One of the most popular Beneteaus ever. Below deck AP, life raft and more. Recently surveyed and all the small items noted were taken care of. $139,000. Call Kelly at (727) 599-1718. Kelly Bickford CPYB Massey Yacht Sales, St Petersburg, FL.

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45’ Island Packet 445 2005.Great electronics package, 8KW generator, solar panels, high output alternator, bow thruster, Rib with 15HP motor, Full enclosure, electric winch, hard windshield, 10 house batteries, SSB, Peek A Boo shades, & more. Asking $446,500. Call Ron @ 800 282-1411, ron@dunbaryachts.com.

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CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED. Always buying used boat stuff, including hardware, anchors, fenders, and any other general marine stuff. Cash paid and we will come to you. THE NAUTICAL TRADER. Call 941-704-4828. _________________________________________ New stainless steel sink for galley without the original packaging. Measures 10 7/8” X 12 7/8” with 3/4” flange. Depth is 8 1/4”. Sink comes with drain installed. Planned to install in a Cal boat, but sold the boat. Asking $100 OBO. For photos of the sink, please email me at sail01@sbcglobal.net, or give me a call at Steve at 832-341-7245. (8/13)

56’ Schooner. Custom built in 2008 by Rollins in Maine. A masterpiece from American craftsmen. White Oak framing with Douglas Fir planking. Black Locust, Teak, and Cherry used throughout. Aluminum spars and custom cast bronze fittings. A beautiful “Alden” style schooner capable of passages with elegance and American pride. Asking $700,000. www.CortezYachts.com. (941) 792-9100

Entire interior cushions plus bedding for a Gulfstar 50 center cockpit sloop. Also available: brand new cockpit cushions, sails including genoa, working jib, mainsail for Hood Stowaway mast, spinnaker with spinnaker pole, and other sails. Also boarding ladder and a brand new diesel cabin heater. Will ship for fee. Call Anne (845) 270-1814. (10/13) 20.5 feet of vinyl rub rail that fits many older 1970s Cal sailboats. For photo of the profile, please send me an email to sail01@sbcglobal.net, and I’ll respond with the photo. Asking $75 OBO. Call me if you prefer. Steve at 832-341-7245. (8/13) _________________________________________ Brand new CQR style anchors, 20# $45, 26# $55, 35# $75, 44# $95. The Nautical Trader, Sarasota, FL. 941-704-4828. www.thenauticaltrader.com. _________________________________________ Wichard boom vang from a 37’ Endeavor $125. 22 lb Delta plow anchor $80. New digital marine TV antenna $99. Auxiliary outboard motor bracket $70. Sailboat blocks from $2. 10’ to 16’ whisker pole $275. 25 lb. Marinco Shore Power Adapter, 83A. Hook your 30 amp shore power cord in to 110/15 amp receptacles. Like new. WM price $60; asking $30. harmonheed@yahoo.com. _________________________________________

61’ Custom Pedrick Cutter 1985. Set up for short or single handed cruising, keel/cb for shoal waters, electric winches, Hood Stowaway mast, Air & Genset. REDUCED to $275k. Contact Kelly Bickford CPYB, (727) 599-17818, or email kelly@kellybickfordcpyb.com.

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FREE ADS Free ads in boat gear for all gear under $200 per item. Privately owned items only. Editor@southwindsmagazine.com. (941-795-8704) Wanted: Garmin Blue Chart chip for 188C Chartplotter covering Central and Northeast Florida Coast (roughly Sebastian to Fernando). Larger inclusive areas OK, especially Northern Bahamas. Doug 239-2331285, or resiploc1@AOL.Com. (9/13) _________________________________________ Bilge Blower. Mar-trail 3,” 150 cfm, flange mount, bilge/engine room blower, USCG approved. Like Jabsco 34739-0010 which sell new at WM for $135. Used but in great shape and works perfectly. Asking $50. harmonheed@yahoo.com. _________________________________________ 58

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Shore Power Inlet. Marinco 6353EL 30 amp, plastic, shore power inlet. Used but in good shape and works perfectly. WM 421893 sells new for $100; asking $40. Also Marinco plastic Cable/TV Inlet, PH6592TV. New $60; asking $20. Take both for $50. Harmon at harmonheed@yahoo.com. _________________________________________ Water Pressure Regulator Inlet. Jabsco 44411-0045. Used but in good condition, works perfectly. WM 282228 sells new for $40; asking $20. harmonheed@yahoo.com. _________________________________________ Teleflex control cables, Red-Jacket 15’ CC33215 and 10’ CC33210, still in boxes. This is the most popular boat cable in the world. 3” travel, 10-32 SAE threads with nuts and rubber grommets on both ends, 15’ retails for $40; asking $20. 10’ retails for $36; asking $18. Both for only $35. Photos available. Sarasota, FL. (941) 342-1246. _________________________________________ Wanted: Lewmar 16 two-speed self-tailing winch - or similar make and model, Raymarine C-70 GPS Chartplotter (941) 792-9100. _________________________________________ 36” Helm, destroyer style with 1” shaft. Used but in excellent condition. Great upgrade for 30’-40’ racers or cruisers. New costs $560; asking $250 or will trade for 28” wheel. Sarasota, FL. (941) 342-1246. _________________________________________ Heavy duty stainless destroyer wheel. 26” diameter, 1 inch straight bore, spoke diameter 3/8”. $125. Call Charlie (504) 866-3919, or chasadams@cox.net. (9/13) _________________________________________ www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS Bronze sailboat propeller 14x12. One inch tapered bore. $65. Call Charlie (504) 8663919, or chasadams@cox.net. (9/13)

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_________________________________________ Perkins 4.108, 4.154 diesels re-man $5,995, long blocks $4,995, plus core engine or $500. You pay shipping from Pensacola, FL. (850) 572-1225. www.BSHmarine.com.

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_________________________________________ SESY is growing and needs more brokers. We are looking for experienced brokers, or will train. We offer both brokerage and new boat inventory to our customers. Professional and ethical standards are a must. We have openings in Florida and are expanding into other states. Sales experience or training a plus. Please call to discuss this opportunity. (904) 471-8865. www.ses-y.com. (8/13) _________________________________________ Website Manager(s) Wanted. One or two different people. To run sailing-related website and/or website directory. Must be experienced in some web management and Joomla. Oversee users, help create and manage user input, develop website pages, deal with advertising and much more. Knowledge of Joomla and sailing essential for one website. Knowledge of PHPmydirectory a real plus. Sailing essential for both. Possibly help develop the Joomla site new from older site. Email information to Odyssey1000@verizon.net. _________________________________________ Writer wanted to gather sailing/boating news from around the South, the U.S. and the world to do a monthly column in SOUTHWINDS. Several hours a month at decent payment. Open to ideas. editor@southwindsmagazine.com. _________________________________________ Edwards Yacht Sales is Expanding! We have several openings for yacht brokers in Florida. Looking for experienced broker or will train the right individual. Must have boating background and be a salesman. Aggressive advertising program. Come join the EYS team! Call in confidence, Roy Edwards (727) 507-8222 www.EdwardsYachtSales.com, Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com.

Trawler Training with Captains Chris & Alyse Caldwell Live and learn aboard our 44-ft trawler in Florida or your boat anywhere!

Boating, fishing, relaxing on 20k acre lake in Northeast “Old Florida” in small, quiet, lakefront senior mobile home park. Conveniently located, reasonable lot rent. Homes from $2,000 to $21,000. (386) 698-3648 or www.lakecrescentflorida.com (9/13A)

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Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 www.poncedeleon hotel.com

North Palm Beach loft condo with 40-foot slip out your back door. $499,000. Perfect for a sailboat. 3,000 sq. feet. Direct ocean access with no fixed bridges. Gated community. 20 minutes to Palm Beach International Airport. Diana Casper, Old Port Cove RE (561) 5436464. (10/13)

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DOCK SPACE off SARASOTA BAY!! Slips start at $117 a Month on 6-Month Lease. Sheltered Marina accommodates up to 28’ sail or power boats. Boat ramp. Utilities included. Call Office: (941) 755-1912. (9/13A)

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______________________________________ Bayway Isles Waterfront Home. 4 BR/ 4 Ba, 3 CG, 3,660 sf, water view, pool & spa. Boat slip minutes to ICW, Gulf of Mexico & Beach. Waterfront Luxury Homes for Boaters, Dave Bergen, Coldwell Banker, St. Pete Beach, FL. 727-804-5955. $1,795,500.

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Slip on Miami River. 42’ x 17’ x 5’. Sheltered by condo on 3 sides. Best storm-proof slip available. $100,000. Temporary rental $500 a month. (305) 815-2607 See CLASSIFIEDS continued on page 61

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ADVERTISERS

Absolute Tank Cleaning ...........................24 Advanced Sails.........................................28 Allen Cody Marine Surveyor ....................27 Allstate Insurance...........................16,17,53 American Rope & Tar ..............................25 Aqua Graphics .........................................24 Art of Wooden Boat Repair ......................25 Atlantic Sail Traders .................................28 Bacon Sails ..............................................28 Beaver Flags.............................................25 Beneteau Sailboats ..................................BC Beta Marine .............................................37 Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals .................19,31 Blenker Boatworks & Marina ...................40 Bluewater Sailing School.......................7,19 BoatNames.net........................................24 Boatsmith ................................................23 Body Wise ...............................................11 Borel........................................................26 Cajun Trading Rigging.............................28 Calvert Sails .............................................28 Cape Coral Yacht Basin............................41 Capt Marti’s Books/Seminars ...................25 Capt. Chris Yacht Services ..................25,29 Capt. Jagger ............................................25 Capt. Rick Meyer .....................................25 Capt. Tom Mackin ....................................... Captains License Class .............................59 Catamaran Boatyard................................24 C-Head Compost Toilets ..........................26 Clearwater Municipal Marina...................40 Coolnet Hammocks .................................26 CopperCoat.............................................39 Cortez Yacht Brokerage ...........................55 CPT Autopilot ..........................................58 Cruise RO ................................................15 Cruising Solutions....................................14 Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage..................51 Custom Marine........................................18 David Bergen, Realtor..............................21 Denison Yacht Sales.................................53 DoctorLED ...............................................22 Doyle/Ploch Sails .....................................29 Dunbar Sales ...........................................53 Dunbar Sales Sailing School.....................19

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Dunedin Cup.............................................7 Dwyer mast .............................................58 Eastern Yachts .........................................BC Eastern Yachts/Beneteau..........................BC Edwards Yacht Sales.................................52 EisenShine ...............................................24 Elco Electric Boats ....................................13 Ellies Sailing Shop ....................................24 Emerald Coast Yachts School ...................19 Fair Winds Boat Repairs ...........................27 First Patriot Insurance ....................16,17,53 Fishermen’s Headquarters ........................26 Fishermen’s Village ..................................22 Flagship Sailing........................................19 Florida Keys Cottage/Charter...................25 Foss Foam ...............................................35 Froli Sleep................................................26 Garhauer ...................................................2 Glades Boat Storage .............................9,41 Grand Slam Yacht Sales ...........................50 Grundy Insurance ....................................10 Gulfport City Marina ...............................11 Harborage Marina ..................................IBC Hidden Harbor Marina.............................41 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack..........................33 Hotwire/Fans & other products ..............26 Indiantown Marina ..................................41 Innovative Marine Services .................24,28 Irish Sail Lady...........................................29 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales ....................49 Kelly Bickford, Broker...............................50 Key Lime Sailing ......................................27 Key West Race Week..................................3 Laser........................................................33 Mack Sails................................................44 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina ............14 Mainly Titles ...........................................24 Mainsheet Partners ..................................15 Martyn Belben Insurance Adjuster ...........24 Masthead Enterprises.....................26,29,50 Mastmate ...............................................26 Matthews Point Marina ...........................41 Moor Electronics......................................27 Morehead City Yacht Basin ......................41 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau .............49,BC

National Sail Supply ................................29 Nautical Trader ........................................17 Nickle Atlantic .........................................26 North Sails ..............................................43 NV-Charts................................................25 Odor Xit ..................................................21 Optimist ..................................................33 Panama City Marina ................................40 Pasadena Marina .....................................40 Precision ..................................................33 Premiere Sailing.........................................3 Regatta Pointe Marina .............................20 Rigging Only ......................................28,45 Sail Repair................................................29 Sail Technologies .....................................29 Sailing Florida Charters ............................19 Sailing Florida Sailing School ...................19 SailKote ...................................................29 Sarasota Sailing Squadron .........................8 Schurr Sails ..............................................43 SE Moulding............................................18 Sea School...............................................42 Sea Tech ..................................................58 Seaward Yachts..........................................5 Seaworthy Goods ...............................27,42 Simple Sailing..........................................19 Sparman USA ..........................................37 Spotless Stainless .....................................27 St. Barts/Beneteau ...................................BC St. Pete Municipal Marina........................40 Star Marine Outboards ............................27 Sunfish ....................................................33 Sunrise Sails, Plus.....................................29 Tackle Shack ............................................33 Tailing Hook ............................................27 Teak for sale ............................................24 Teak Guard ..............................................16 Tiki Water Sports .....................................27 Tohatsu Outboards ..................................27 Turner Marina.....................................40,53 Turner Marine & Boatyard ..................40,53 UK Sailmakers ..........................................29 Ullman sails ........................................24,29 US Spars ..................................................34 Vacu Wash ...............................................29

HYPOTHERMIA Continued from page 62 should I tell you how much of it I drank. Man, it was good. It might have even had a bit of Kickapoo Joy Juice in it. At last, I began to feel warm—sitting there on their fantail warming in the sun like a snake on a warm rock. We had a great weekend at The Club, and the return trip several days later was better than perfect with light 60

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following winds and two-foot seas. But before we leave this adventure, there are a few lessons to be learned. Even though this was Florida and the forecast was for a balmy day, I should have realized that our weather can change quickly—and it did. Even balmy wind over cold water is cold— and if you’re wet, the wind chill factor

can be a significant problem. And lastly, I should have brought along my foul weather gear—just in case. I now know that it’s better to have it and not need it, than not have it and really need it. So—if someone doesn’t believe you can have hypothermia while sailing in Florida, I say you can, especially if you’re not prepared. www.southwindsmagazine.com

ADVERTISER’S CATEGORIES SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGE Beneteau ..................................................BC Boatsmith .................................................23 Cortez Yacht Brokerage.............................55 Curtis Stokes Yacht Brokerage ...................51 Denison Yacht Sales ..................................53 Dunbar Sales.............................................53 Eastern Yachts...........................................BC Edwards Yacht Sales ..................................52 Elco Electric Boats .....................................13 Grand Slam Yacht Sales.............................50 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack ...........................33 Kelly Bickford, Broker ................................50 Laser .........................................................33 Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina........26,29,50 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau....................BC Optimist....................................................33 Precision ...................................................33 Seaward Yachts ...........................................5 St. Barts/Beneteau ....................................BC Sunfish......................................................33 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg33 GEAR,HARDWARE,ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING Beaver Flags ..............................................25 Body Wise .................................................11 Borel .........................................................26 Cajun Trading Rigging ..............................28 C-Head Compost Toilets ...........................26 Coolnet Hammocks ..................................26 CopperCoat ..............................................39 CPT Autopilot ...........................................58 Cruise RO..................................................15 Cruising Solutions .....................................14 Custom Marine .........................................18 DoctorLED ................................................22 Ellies Sailing Shop .....................................24 Fishermen’s Headquarters .........................26 Foss Foam .................................................35 Froli Sleep .................................................26 Garhauer.....................................................2 Hotwire/Fans & other products ................26 Mainsheet Partners ...................................15 Masthead Enterprises ......................26,29,50 Mastmate Mast Climber............................26 Nautical Trader .........................................17 Nickle Atlantic...........................................26 NV-Charts .................................................25 Odor Xit ...................................................21 SE Moulding .............................................18 Seaworthy Goods.................................27,42 Sparman USA............................................37 Spotless Stainless ......................................27 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision .......33 Tailing Hook..............................................27 Teak for sale ..............................................24 Teak Guard ...............................................16 SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICES Advanced Sails ..........................................28 Atlantic Sail Traders...................................28

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Bacon Sails................................................28 Cajun Trading Rigging ..............................28 Calvert Sails ..............................................28 Doyle Ploch...............................................29 Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging .......58 Innovative Marine Services...................24,28 Mack.........................................................44 Masthead/Used Sails and Service ....26,29,50 National Sail Supply, new & used online...29 North Sails ................................................43 Rigging Only ......................................28,45 Sail Repair .................................................29 Sail Technologies.......................................29 Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL..........................43 Sunrise Sails, Plus .....................................29 UK Sailmakers ...........................................29 Ullman Sails .........................................24,29 US Spars ...................................................34 Vacu Wash ................................................29 CANVAS, STAINLESS STEEL Knighton Sails ...........................................29 SAILING SCHOOLS, CAPTAIN’S LICENSE INSTRUCTION Bimini Bay Sailing School .....................19,31 Bluewater sailing school .........................7,19 Capt. Chris Yacht Services....................25,29 Captains License Class...............................59 Dunbar Sales Sailing School ......................19 Emerald Coast Yachts School ....................19 Flagship Sailing .........................................19 Sailing Florida Charters & School ..............19 Sea School/Captain’s License ...................42 Simple Sailing ...........................................19 MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES Beta Marine ..............................................37 Star Marine Outboards..............................27 Tiki Water Sports .......................................27 Tohatsu Outboards ...................................27 MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDS Blenker Boatworks/marina.........................40 Cape Coral Yacht Basin .............................41 Catamaran Boatyard .................................24 Clearwater Municipal Marina ....................40 Fishermen’s Village....................................22 Glades Boat Storage...............................9,41 Gulfport City Marina .................................11 Harborage Marina ...................................IBC Hidden Harbor Marina ..............................41 Indiantown Marina ...................................41 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina..............14 Matthews Point Marina.............................41 Morehead City Yacht Basin .......................41 Panama City Marina..................................40 Pasadena Marina.......................................40 Regatta Pointe Marina...............................20 Turner Marine & Boatyard ...................40,53 CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONAL Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals ..................19,31 Flagship Sailing .........................................19 Florida Keys Cottage/Charter ....................25

Key Lime Sailing........................................27 Sailing Florida Charters .............................19 Simple Sailing ...........................................19 MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS, DIVE SERVICES, INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING, REAL ESTATE, ETC. Absolute Tank Cleaning.............................24 Allen Cody Marine Surveyor......................27 Allstate Insurance ............................16,17,53 Aqua Graphics ..........................................24 BoatNames.net .........................................24 David Bergen, Realtor ...............................21 EisenShine.................................................24 Fair Winds Boat Repairs/Sales ....................27 First Patriot Insurance......................16,17,53 Grundy Insurance .....................................10 Innovative Marine Services...................24,28 Mainly Titles ............................................24 Martyn Belben Insurance Adjuster.............24 CAPTAIN SERVICES Capt. Jagger..............................................25 Capt. Rick Meyer ......................................25 MARINE ELECTRONICS Moor Electronics .......................................27 Sea Tech/Navigation/Communication.......58 SAILING WEB SITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS, MAGAZINES Art of Wooden Boat Repair .......................25 BoatNames.net .........................................24 Capt Marti’s Books/Seminars.....................25 REGATTAS, BOAT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS Dunedin Cup ..............................................7 Key West Race Week ...................................3 Premiere Sailing ..........................................3 Sarasota Sailing Squadron...........................8

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Three story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths townhouse. Deeded 34' dock. No bridges. Minutes to Gulf. Parking and workshop beneath. Private elevator. Community pool. Marco Island, FL. By Owner. Asking $425K. rich@richjoneselectric.com. 239-825-4905. (10/13)

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Hypothermia in Florida? By King Barnard

ypothermia is defined as something that can happen if you get too cold for too long and your internal mechanisms are unable to replenish the heat you’re losing. As your body temperature drops, characteristic symptoms occur like shivering and mental confusion, which happens to define the way I felt on a sail one winter in west Florida. I got wet from sea spray, and then—due to building winds over cold water—I got cold, and all that led to uncontrolled shivers. Regarding that mental confusion thing, some would say that’s nothing new for me, but when you add up all those symptoms, I guess I was experiencing the onset of hypothermia. That’s not supposed to happen on a balmy 72degree day while sailing in Florida. So here’s what happened. Bill and I were sailing his 34-foot Catalina from Cortez, FL—on the south side of the entrance to Tampa Bay—to join our second mates and a bunch of boating friends for a long weekend at “The Club,” an absolutely great boating destination on Treasure Island, just inside John’s Pass—an inlet north of the Tampa Bay entrance. The forecast at departure was low 70s, winds out of the north at 10 to 12, with seas 2 to 4 feet. John’s Pass is about 25 nautical miles north of Cortez, so with those northerly winds, we planned a northwesterly heading out into the Gulf through the channel south of Egmont Key (which lies in the center of the Tampa Bay entrance) to a point about 10 miles out in the Gulf, at which point we would tack to a northeasterly heading directly into John’s Pass. Good plan, but the weather changed. The winds continued out of the north but built to well over 20, and at times they were gusting over 30. As you know, winds and waves play follow the leader, and with higher winds came higher seas that quickly grew to 6 to 8 feet. Did I mention that this was February? Due to the unusually cold spell we had in December and January, the water temperature was in the mid 50s. So, higher winds over cold water quickly resulted in a cold,

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wet spray that was constant in the cockpit as the boat beat to the northwest. I hadn’t anticipated the weather to be cold, so I didn’t bring my foul weather gear. I had on blue jeans, a long-sleeve shirt and a light windbreaker, and over that a heavy fabric jacket with a hood. That’s all I had, and normally that combination would

keep me toasty warm. Fortunately Bill had his foul weather gear onboard, and once the winds and seas came up, he quickly changed. It wasn’t long before my fabric jacket started acting like a wick and became damp. All you need at that point is some wind, which we had plenty of, and you get this thing called wind chill factor. The cold created by my damp jacket passed cold right through my windbreaker and shirt. That was my clue to get out of the cockpit, go below and take refuge with Bill’s dog, Bilge Rat. Bad idea—because when you’re down below in heavy seas with the boat rolling and pitching, one tends to feel ill at ease, otherwise known as seasick. But I knew I had to get warm, so I gathered myself in the fetal position on the settee and I tried, pretended really, to nap as best I could. Even

though the boat was quartering well in some fairly heavy seas, down below it was unsettling. My eyes were closed as I fought off seasickness, when suddenly there was a loud crash and shutter that had me on my feet in a split second. I went to the companionway and looked up at Bill, who was at the wheel—he and everything in the cockpit were soaking wet, and water was running off the Bimini. He said we had just taken what seemed to be a 12-foot wave over the boat. That did it for me, and up into the cockpit I went to make a long overdue donation to the fish. I was still feeling cold, and by now, I was shivering uncontrollably and knew that I had to get out of the wind, so for a while I tucked up under the dodger, but with more sea spray, that only made my condition worse. I stayed there until we made the turn toward John’s Pass and once again, went below thinking that it might be better to be seasick than wet, cold and shivering. For purposes of telling this story, let’s just forget about that confusion thing. I realized I was battling the onset of hypothermia and knew I had to get warm somehow. Bilge Rat was really happy to have company, and we both curled up on the settee under the sail cover. Gratefully the northeasterly heading for the two-hour run to John’s Pass was not too bad and by curling up under the sail cover, I eventually stopped shivering. I think I actually slept for awhile and when I woke, I felt better and went up into the cockpit to resume my crew duties. By that time we were approaching John’s Pass and after clearing through the left bridge, we turned south into the Intracoastal where the winds and seas were relatively calm. Although I was still feeling a bit chilled, the warm Florida sun began to work its magic. Once we docked, I headed for a friend’s powerboat as I heard that hot chocolate was being served. I just can’t tell you how good that tasted, nor See HYPOTHERMIA continued on page 60