NAUTICAL NEWS FOR NORTH & CENTRAL FLORIDA SAILORS
SLEIGH RIDE!
ARDEN HALEY & GISELLE TORRES MANUEVER THEIR 420 PRIOR TO THE BREEZY START OF THE HSA TURKEY TROT REGATTA
SOME OF WHAT’S INSIDE: A BIG BREEZE DAY AT THE HSA TURKEY TROT MC SCOWS LOCK HORNS IN EUSTIS SAILOR’S HOLIDAY WISH LIST, SPOTLIGHT ON U-SAIL, LIGHT PARADES DEAN’S WEATHER, ADM MUDGEON, CLUB NEWS, AND A LOT MORE A Game On! News Publication
It is hard to believe that another holiday season is upon us already. It was over the holidays last year when a couple of us sat down and came up with the idea for Waypoint. Time really flies when you are having fun and I am having a whole lot of fun. I almost feel like it’s Christmas every day for me. I get to spend a bunch of time on boats, watching boats, taking pictures of boats and writing about boats. I remember one Christmas eve a long while ago when I was camped out on the Iraqi border, laying on a rickety cot in an old tent eating some contraband Pepperidge Farm cookies, listening to a cassette tape of some Christmas carols and writing a letter to my wife and baby daughter back in Germany. It was a lonely night but spending Christmas under a beautiful sky, full of stars, in the middle of the desert in that part of the world, was awe inspiring in and of itself. My time there was short and easy compared to what others have had to endure serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other dangerous places. Spending the holidays in lonely places away from family and friends just plain stinks. Please keep our military members and civilians who are keeping watch while we celebrate in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. Speaking of our military, this time of year always brings what I think is one of the best
Nautical NEWS For North & Central florida sailors Publisher/Editor Bob Seay Reporters Leslie Roberts Ben Seay Gayle Woerning Contributing Columnists Willie Blevins Dean Vanderbleek Robert Beringer Graphics Rusty Fedsovich Distribution Ben Seay Wendy Waters
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traditions in sports with the early December Army/Navy game. I marvel at these kids who leave it all on the field only to be rewarded with a duty assignment in some hell hole halfway around the world. God bless 'em. Navy has had Army’s number as of late. I lived in the Annapolis area for seventeen years, I sail and have spent a good portion of my life on the water so you might think I would lean Navy’s way. The fact is that I spent nearly nine very rewarding years as a soldier. I’ll be pulling for the Black Knights, as always. I won’t be watching this year because I will be on the water at the LMSA Kettle Cup. You can bet it will be on the radio though. Back to sailing....things slow down a little regatta wise over the holidays but there is still plenty going on. There are lights parades in many places. Clubs have sent us what they have planned and you can read about it in the Club Scuttlebutt section. We occasionally spotlight sailing related businesses, especially those that give back to the community. We paid a visit to Captain DJ McCabe who runs U-Sail in Sanford which is a business that teaches folks how to sail. DJ, an Air Force veteran, has a passion for teaching people about sailing and sailboats. Read her story on page 12 of this issue.
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RACING NEWS North & Central Florida Regatta Report: LESC hosts the MC Scow Southeastern Regionals on Lake Eustis, page 4. HSA Turkey Trot in Daytona, page 8.
CLUB NEWS Club Scuttlebutt: What is going on at the clubs, page 6.
JUNIOR SAILING USSC-Martin: South Fork High School team takes 1 st Place in New Orleans, page 6.
DEPARTMENTS Admiral Mudgeon: Pontificates on auxillary power, page 3. Club Directory: A listing of clubs in your area, page 7. Weather: Dean talks sea fog, page 10. Business Spotlight: U-Sail teaches sailing, page 12. Classifieds: Have something to buy or sell? Page 15. Schurr Shot: The best of many great shots, back cover.
Auxillary Power Dear Admiral Mudgeon, What is the best outboard for my sailboat? Feeling Powerless Dear Powerless, While it may not be polite to answer a question with a question, it has never stopped me before. What kind of boat do you have? Is it a cruiser, a racer, a dinghy, a sport boat? Each has its own needs. Cruisers generally want the most powerful, most gadgets, available. The lighter and smaller the boat the lighter and smaller the engine should be (generally). What does it weigh? Pushing four tons of lead laden fiberglass out the inlet against an incoming tide and onshore breeze will not be practical with 2 hp short shaft. What is the cockpit configuration look like? Can you get to the outboard motor mount to tilt, start, lift, turn, adjust the engine or are you going to need cockpit controls? Where do you sail? Waves and current should be considered when choosing your engine. Big waves need a longer shaft and lower motor mount, strong current requires additional horsepower and may require a change in propeller pitch. What kind of sailing do you do? If you do a lot of racing, then the smallest lightest engine that still does the job is the best. If you spend hours listening to outboard drone just to get to water big enough to sail, larger, quieter, economical four cycle engines are probably the right choice. Is there a lot of current where you sail? Current is deceptively powerful, and occasionally very inconvenient, get more horses and a bigger prop or learn the tides/currents and practice being patient. You may also want to carry an extra fuel tank. Do you need electric start? Can you start a cantankerous ten horse in a panic by hand? No? Push the button. Do you need a charging system? Million watt stereo? Microwave? Water heater? Electric water wash-down? Get the charger and buy an extra battery too. Do you need electric tilt? Can you lift more than a Heineken or a glass of Merlot? If not, get the tilt, generally only available on eight or more horses.
Notice the outboard brackets on the sterns of these J24s. It is common for many racing crews to remove their outboard motors and store them below while racing in order to get the weight off the aft end and centered over the keel.
Do you want a two cycle or four cycle? To stink or not to stink, to mix or not to mix, to carry a carburetor kit, and tools, or not. They all have issues. Do you know the difference? If not, then go with a Sunfish or a cruiser with a diesel. Do you need a short shaft, long shaft or extra long shaft? Usually at least the long shaft (20 inches) is necessary, the short shaft (15 inches) may be practical on smaller boats with very adjustable motor mounts or even fixed mounts, in normally flat water, like small lakes or rivers. Extra long shafts (25 inches) may be really beneficial in waves. Do you know the difference between propeller and an impellor? If not be prepared to spend a lot of time and money having someone else maintain and repair your outboard. Sailboat outboards are generally between 2 hp and 15 hp although I have seen smaller and larger in use. I have seen a 9.9 hp on a 17 foot Daysailer and a 2 hp on 25 footer. Four cycles are quieter, but more complicated, with small clog-able jets in the carburetor. Two strokes smoke and stink and require mixed fuel or oil injectors. I have found that the only time an outboard is really necessary is when it will not work. If you cannot sail your boat everywhere you want it to go, I suggest a lot more practice, a good anchor, a vhf radio, a cell phone and a policy with Tow Boat US or Sea Tow. We don’t need no stinking motors. Admiral Mudgeon If you have questions for the Admiral, email them to admmudgeon@waypointnews.com. I have an answer for everything.
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MC Scows Converge On Lake Eustis Champion sailor Rob Seidelman won going away defeating second place finisher, Jeremy Pape, by 8 points over five races at the 2014 MC Scow Southeast Regional Championship hosted by the Lake Eustis Sailing Club and held November 8 & 9 on Lake Eustis. Seidelmann who hails from New Jersey and represents Moor house MacCausland Sailing started racing in the class in 2009 and has become a force to be reckoned with. Rob took four bullets and one second place to finish with a total of 6 points in the five race series with no throw-outs. Pape, who sails out of the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia sailed well to finishing 14 points ahead of the third place finisher, local LESC sailor David Mooring. The pack tightened up from there with Moring finishing with 28 points, 2 points ahead of Michael Considine in 4th place. Schurr Sails’ Hunter Riddle who is from Pensacola but sails out of LESC finished in 5th place just nipping Wisconsin’s Craig Eaton by 1 point. As usual the LESC Race Committee did a great job getting the racing in managing three races on Saturday and two more in light and fickle breezes on Sunday. The MC Scow class has a lot planned in the near future on Lake Eustis. The 7th MC Scow Train Wreck Regatta is scheduled for January 30 through February 1 st while the class will hold their Mid-Winter Championship in Eustis over the weekend of March 12-14. For more information regarding MC Scows and the Lake Eustis Sailing Club visit www.lescfl.com. Full results of the 2014 Southeastern Championship Regatta are posted on the following page.
Like he did in 4 of 5 races, Rob Seidelmann finishes ahead of everyone else to take overall honors in the 2014 SE Regional Championship.
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LESC’s own David Moring was the top local finisher placing third overall. Third through sixth place was separated by a total of just 9 points over the five races.
Having 34 boats on the line made for some exciting starts.
2014 MC Scow Southeast Regional Championship Overall Results
SYC Plans Festival of Lights & Glitter On the Indian River
Ft. Pierce Yacht Club Plans Final Fall Series Race
The Fort Pierce Yacht Club finishes its fall series December 6 with an offshore 7 mile race. Racing will start again in 2015 with two January It’s time to deck the halls, the bow, the stern, the mast and even the races and three in February including its 6th Annual Regatta on Feb 13anchor. It’s time to register for the 27th Annual Southeast Volusia 15, 2015, a sailing event that is held offshore with local and visiting Holiday Boat Parade, to be held Saturday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. sailing enthusiasts. Our goal has been to promote sailing to all age groups Co-hosted by The Angler’s and Smyrna Yacht Clubs, this year’s parade starting with the youth sailing program and extending to our octogenarian promises to be bigger and better than ever. With dozens of area businesses sponsoring prizes, including captain’s gift bags full of goodies group. The regatta is the highlight of our sailing yea. Having notified 7 and $2,000 in awards for participating boats judged in several categories: area yacht clubs, FPYC is expecting an above average turnout. The Saturday race is a 18 mile race with progressive starts; two back Best Overall, Best Sailboat, Best Pontoon/Deckboat, Best over 24’, Best to back races will be held on Sunday. Races are handicapped in under 24’ and the Best Musical. accordance with handicaps assigned by the Melbourne Yacht Club There is no fee to enter your vessel in the parade. However, Handicap Committee. All levels of sailing enthusiasts are encouraged to registration forms must be completed and turned in to the Marine attend and participate in Saturday's and Sunday’s regatta. We offer a Discovery Center, 520 Barracuda Blvd., New Smyrna Beach by noon cruiser-friendly class for the casual sailor and a racing class is available Dec. 12th. for the serious. Interested boat captains and crew are invited to attend the The boat parade course will begin by the park in downtown skipper's meeting which will be held Friday Feb 13 at the F.P.Y.C. at 8 Edgewater and follow to downtown New Smyrna Beach’s Waterfront Loop. The judging stand will be located at Riverside Park, New Smyrna p.m., following a BBQ for attendees and guests at. 700 N. Indian River Drive. Pre-regatta registration is encouraged . Beach. For registration information and to learn more about upcoming Catch the holiday spirit, deck your deck, light the lights, and play the holiday CDs with gusto at our hometown’s “Festival of lights and glitter events, visit www.ftpierceyachtclub.homestead.com on the Indian River.” Ocala Sailing Club News Registration forms can be downloaded at: The Ocala Sailing Club in central Florida continues with its active fall http://www.smyrnayachtclub.com/ or picked up at the Smyrna Yacht calendar. We recently completed the popular Annual Sunset Harbor Club, Angler’s Yacht Club, Marine Discover Center and various marinas Challenge, Around the Lake Regatta and for the first time, we added a in the greater New Smyrna Beach area. Cruise on Crescent Lake. Both were very well attended. Our fall series of races, newly dubbed this year the OSC Rum Series USSC- South Fork Sailing Team Wins Silver Five members of the South Fork High School sailing team competed which is our prep for the spring Regatta, has been moving right along despite being rained out on November 22. We will take a break through in the Great Oaks National Invitational at South Yacht Club in New the December holidays then the next Rum Race will be held on January Orleans on November 22 and 23. They competed in Collegiate 420 18 on Lake Weir. sailboats and won first place in the Silver Division. Upcoming is our Annual Christmas Party held at the Commodore’s The members who competed were Nick Ochalek, Trevor Tigges, (Art Twitchell) house on December 13th. For more details on our races or Katie Bornarth, Andrew Hammond and Trevor Bornarth. The two day regatta was held on Lake Pontchartrain and winds were meetings, please see our website: www.ocalasailingclub.org. Have a Safe and Perfect Winds Holiday!! between 14 to 20 knots both days making for exciting racing. This was the first time the team had ever competed at a national high school event making it a great team learning experience. The races are held under the auspices of the South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association. The South Fork High School team and five other high school teams are based at the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach.
Close sailing at the OSC Sunset Harbor Challenge.
Titusville Sailing Club Plans New Years Day Race The Titusville Sailing Club is having a New Years Day Race, skippers meeting at ten in the club house. No handicap, first boat to finish wins. Two headsails are permitted. Boats over 18 ft,. Contact: Carl Jones, Commodore, 321-269-2449. Race is approximately 5.5 miles. "Great Fun Race". Club Scuttlebutt continued on page 14
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Team members Nick Ochalek, Trevor Tigges, Katie Bornarth, Andrew Hammond and Trevor Bornarth placed first in the Silver Division.
Cruising & Sailing Club Directory The Central Florida Yacht Club Orlando, FL www.cfyc.com Crescent City Yacht Club P.O. Box 121 Crescent City, FL 32112 www.cc-yc.com East Coast Sailing Association PO Box 372054 Satellite Beach, FL 32937 www.ecsasail.com Epping Forest Yacht Club 1830 Epping Forest Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 739-7150 www.efyc.org The Florida Yacht Club 5210 Yacht Club Drive Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 387-1653 www.thefloridayachtclub.org Fort Pierce Yacht Club PO Box 3108 Fort Pierce, FL 34948-3108 www.ftpierceyachtclub.Homestead.com Halifax River Yacht Club 331 S. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (904) 255-7459 www.hryc.com Halifax Sailing Association PO Box 2031 Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2031 www.halifaxsailing.org Indian River Yacht Club P.O. Box 992 Cocoa, Fl 32923-0992 www.iryc.org
Port Canaveral Yacht Club 910 Mullett Drive Port Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 784-2292 http://portcanaveralyachtclub.com
Lake Eustis Sailing Club 1310 CR 452 Eustis, FL 32726 www.lakeeustissailingclub.org Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Inc. P.O. Box 297 Sanford, FL 32771 (321) 578-8364 http://www.flalmsa.org/
Rat Island Yacht Club P.O. Box 1053 San Mateo, FL 32187 www.ratisland.com
Melbourne Yacht Club 1202 E. River Drive Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 768-9921 www.melbourneyachtclub.com
Rudder Club of Jacksonville 533 Malaga Avenue Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 264-4094 www.rudderclub.com
Mount Dora Yacht Club P.O. Box 876 Mount Dora, Florida 32756 (352) 383-3188 www.mountdorayachtclub.com
Sailing Club of Central Florida Lake Baldwin / Winter Park / Orlando, FL Area www.thesailingclub.us
Navy Jax Yacht Club PO Box 29 Jacksonville FL 32212 (904) 778-0805 www.navyjaxyachtclub.com North Florida Cruising Club P.O. Box 24268 Jacksonville, FL 32241 http://nfccsail.com Ocala Sailing Club P.O. Box 2091 Ocala, FL 34478 www.ocalasailingclub.org Palatka Yacht Club 131 Crystal Cove Drive Palatka, FL 32178 (888) 851-1811 www.palatkayachtclub.org
Smyrna Yacht Club P.O. Box 560 New Smyrna FL 32170 (386) 663-7322 www.smyrnayachtclub.com St. Augustine Yacht Club 442 Ocean Vista Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32080 (904) 824-9725 www.staugustineyachtclub.com St. Lucie Saiing Club www.stluciesailingclub.org Titusville Sailing Club PO Box 2791 Titusville, FL 32781-2791 www.sailtitusville.com USSC Martin County 1955 NE Indian River Dr. Jensen Beach, FL 34957
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Blowin Like Stink At The HSA Turkey Trot Regatta A building northerly breeze ahead of a cold front was the story of the day at the Halifax Sailing Association’s Turkey Trot Regatta held November 15th on the Halifax River in Daytona Beach. 28 boats in three classes started in a steady 10-12 knots of breeze with occasional gusts to 15. All indications were that it would be a great day for some fast sailing. By the end of the Craig Oulton rounds the leeward mark on race only 10 boats were able to his way to an overall 1st in the Dinghy finish in the steady 25 knots division. honking out of the north. The 12 boats racing in the centerboard/dinghy class expectedly had the toughest time. Craig Oulton topped the the five boats that finished in the class by sailing his Sunfish into first place. Sea Breezin skippered by Steve Caron was the only multihull that managed to cross the finish line in that fleet thus taking first place honors. The seven boats in the Keelboat class were a little better equipped for the conditions with four boats finishing. John Kitchener’s Crazy Miss Daisy finished 1st while Adverse Yaw skippered by Joel Hurley and a crew of Embry Riddle sailors finished 2nd. Trisha Gibbons and crew sailed Orion into 3rd place. After the exciting day on the water the sailors enjoyed a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings under the HSA pavilion. For more information about HSA and all of their sailing activities visit www.halifaxsailing.org. Full results of this regatta are available at
www.regattanetwork.com/event/9213.
John Kitchener at the helm of Crazy Miss Daisy. The skipper and crew sailed the San Juan 21 into first place in the Keelboat division.
Steve Caron & crew sailed Sea Breezin into first place in the Multihull division.
Trisha Gibbons in the companionway calling the shots on Orion. The Orion crew would go on to place 3rd in the Keelboat division.
Jt was a tough day in the dinghy fleet as many sailors ended up in this position. HSA chase boats were kept busy and did a great job on the course.
Joel Hurley & the Riddle crew aboard Adverse Yaw implement the “bubble takedown� after rounding the leeward mark at the Turkey Trot Regatta.
Sea Fog
By Dean Vanderbleek
The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. -Carl Sandbug FOG IN FLORIDA The main period for fog formation in Florida is late fall, winter and early spring. December, on average, has the greatest number of days with fog observed in east central Florida. Along Florida’s east coast, fog formation is observed on 13 days in Ft. Pierce, 15 days in Daytona Beach, and 18 days in Jacksonville. Causes of Fog On clear nights when there is little cloud cover to absorb and scatter the infrared energy absorbed by land during the day, it escapes into space. This process is called radiational cooling since it tends to cool the ground in the process. The cooling ground in turn cools the air immediately above it. Given sufficient low level moisture in the atmosphere near the surface, this allows the water vapor in the air close to the ground to condense into tiny cloud droplets. The water vapor (an invisible gas), cools and turns into a mist of suspended drops of water (fog). This is the main mechanism for fog formation in Florida. Cloud cover tends to reduce the density of fog by slowing down the cooling process. Wind also tends to disrupt fog formation by allowing the cooling moist air near the ground to mix with warmer and often drier aloft. The second mechanism for fog production in Florida is advection, or the movement of air along a surface. Advection fog occurs when warm and moist air off the Atlantic Ocean moves (or "advects") over cooler nearshore waters. Advection fog is less prevalent than radiation fog. Its formation may be induced in the winter by maritime modified air associated with “back door” cold fronts slipping down the Florida east coast north of Cape Canaveral. As with radiation fog, rapid cooling condenses the water vapor into fog. Fog may also form from both radiation and advection occurring in unison. Fog becomes dense when the visibility is lowered to a quarter of a mile or less. If dense fog is predicted or observed over a large area, the National Weather Service will issue a Dense Fog Advisory. For marine interests, the potential for dense fog is mentioned in the Coastal Waters Forecast and in Marine Weather Statements as needed. Sea Fog Sea fog is defined as "a type of advection fog formed when air that has been lying over a warm water surface is transported over a colder water surface such as the shelf waters in the Atlantic just off Florida’s east coast, resulting in cooling of the lower layer of air below its dewpoint" (American Meteorology Society). When the dewpoint is close to the surface water temperature, sea fog may form when the parcel of air just above the water's surface cools to saturation, condenses, and produce fog droplets. Forecasting for sea fog can be difficult because of coastal observation sites are less numerous than on land. When forecasting for sea fog, it is important to look at coastal observation site data. Temperature and wind observations from multiple stations, including ship reports, are needed to accurately predict and monitor sea fog formation. Once sea fog has formed, it can be analyzed remotely by consulting satellite images. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service analyze sea fog at night by examining the IR channel of a satellite or by using what is known as the
A commercial fishing boat makes it’s way through heavy fog. Most seasoned Florida sailors have experienced similar situations. Image NOAA
fog product. The fog product examines the outgoing radiation between 11 microns and 3.9 microns. This particular fog product may not be available to all forecasters, such as those who work at television stations. When technology such as this is not available, it can be particularly difficult to make an accurate sea fog forecast. In situations such as this, forecasters must rely on products issued by the local National Weather Service Office. Marine forecast discussions will usually contain information about sea fog if it is occurring in the forecast area. An accurate forecast is crucial, especially to recreational boaters and those who make a living through marine jobs such as fishing. An inaccurate forecast of sea fog can be dangerous or even deadly if mariners are not aware of the reduced visibility and fail to plan accordingly. Dense Fog Safety Rules The following recommendations for boaters should be observed to safely operate vessels in dense fog. Sound signals to let other boaters know where you are located. For powerboats underway - one prolonged blast of the horn at intervals of not more than two minutes. For anchored vessels, vessels actively fishing, or sailboats under sail alone - one prolonged blast of the horn plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes.
Consider postponing your trip until the fog clears. If already underway, maintain good situational awareness by keeping close track of your position relative to shoals, points of land and other vessels. If visibility is too poor to safely navigate, consider finding a safe, out of the way anchorage until conditions improve. Fog Forecasting Difficulties In addition to forecasting the formation, it is difficult to predict exactly when sea fog will lift. Forecasts generally avoid stating an exact time that the fog will lift, instead providing a close approximation based on examination of the temperature predictions of forecast models complimented by actual observations to predict fog dissipation. Close examination of forecast models, surface charts and coastal observations will help mariners recognize situations that are favorable for the formation of sea fog. Though access to advanced forecasting tools such as the fog product used by the National Weather Service is limited, reports that are relayed to the NWS office, as well as first-hand reports from observers, provide invaluable information to anticipate fog formation. Anyone boating along the Florida east coast should always remember to check the forecast for sea fog during the late fall, winter and early spring. In conclusion, sea fog is a difficult event to forecast. The best way to anticipate and plan for sea fog, as well as other weather events, is to observe local marine weather and heed forecasts for when fog is likely to occur. Mariners who have lived in an area for a while generally get familiar with weather patterns that influence the area, so a good way to learn about the local occurrence of sea fog and the effects it has on marine areas is to consult others who work or recreate on the water. The following are links to resources to learn more about fog terminology and forecasting: http://theweatherprediction.com/fog/ http://www.lawrencevilleweather.com/fogmaps/southeast December Averages Daily high/low temperatures: 73-68F / 54-49F Average rainfall: 2.6� Average wind speed/direction: NW/N/NE 7-9 mph Notable December Weather Events December 1-2, 1925 - Extremely rare December Hurricane made landfall south of Tampa Bay early on the 1st, weakened to a tropical storm as it crossed central Florida, and exited around St. Augustine. The storm regained Hurricane strength off Jacksonville late on the 1st. Heavy rain continued over northeast Florida on the 2nd. Gale force winds were reported from the Keys to Jacksonville and loss of life exceeded 50, mostly on ships at sea. December 5, 1977 - A tornado touched down in Palatka and moved across the St. Johns River. A fisherman in a small boat was drowned. One man was seriously injured when a marina collapsed on him. December 13-14, 1962 - Severe Cold Outbreak caused by a huge arctic high brought all-time record lows for December to over 3-dozen cities. Lows ranged from the single digit and teens in north Florida to the 20s central and low 30s south. Lows reached 5 degrees in DeFuniak Springs, 30 in Fort Lauderdale, 22 in Melbourne, 27 in Naples, 12 in Gainesville, 22 in St. Petersburg, and 29 in Hollywood. December 27, 1996 - Dense fog developed across West and Southwest Florida during the predawn through late morning. Visibilities dropped to near zero at a few locations but consistently were reported at 1/8 of a mile over West and Southwest Florida observational sites through midmorning. Patchy dense fog lingered along coastal waterways and bays of West Central Florida through late morning. At 11:20 am, motorists heading northbound on the Pinellas County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge descended from the center span in sunshine and unlimited visibility into a patch of dense fog near sea-level. A chain reaction of vehicle
accidents occurred on the northbound lane followed by a similar chain reaction of accidents by rubber-neckers in the southbound lane. In total, fifty-four vehicles were involved in the fog-related accident. Of the fiftyfour vehicles, 38 were automobiles, 11 were pick-up trucks, and 5 were semi-tractor trailer trucks. One 69 year old female fatality occurred when her vehicle was crushed between a car carrier and a flatbed truck. Thirty (30) persons were injured in the mishap. Additional Links Check out my regularly updated surf forecast (Cape Canaveral to Jacksonville) wind/wave forecast page (updated daily), with weather forecasting links: http://surf-station.com/north-florida-surf-forecast/ I welcome input! Please feel free to send questions or comments, submit weather quotes, and share your local weather knowledge to dean@waypointnews.com.
U-Sail Central Florida DJ McCabe left the corporate IT world in 2000 with plans to become a sailing instructor. Fast forward to 2014 and Captain DJ McCabe is the owner operator of U-Sail Central Florida, the “go-to” place in these parts if you want to learn how to sail. DJ is a sailor. She has skippered her own boats and crewed for others in more races and cruises than most folks will see in a lifetime on the water and she has the stories to go with the miles under her keel. She is able to draw from her own experiences, such as having a boat she was racing once in Canaveral being struck by lightning, to enhance the instruction she provides to her students. Captain McCabe began sailing in college at North Texas University Captain DJ McCabe, proprietor of U-Sail Central Florida stands in front of the as a hobby and it quickly became a passion. She moved to Florida in sailing school’s floating office known as “The Chart Room” located at 1985 to accept a job with an information technology hardware firm and Monroe Harbor Marina on Lake Monroe in Sanford. though she worked long hours, she still managed to find time for sailing. She later accepted a position with Seagate Technologies serving as an learn how to sail together. Another couple from New England, who had instructor, writing training materials and traveling around the country attended the basic sailing course on Lake Monroe, hired Captain McCabe teaching other Seagate employees about the company’s products thus to come to Boston and teach them the coastal navigation class aboard a planting the seeds for her passion for helping others learn. Cal 39 they had chartered. “I always wanted to be a sailing instructor and when Seagate shut U-Sail offers a wide range of sailing instruction. You can take a basic down and moved out west I saw it as my opportunity to do it,” she states introduction to sailing course, earn various American Sailing Association while explaining how she transitioned to from corporate exec to sailing (ASA) certifications and even obtain the International Competency guru. “In 2000 I went and got my Captain’s license and got certified to Certification (ICC). U-Sail also conducts corporate team building events teach,” she added. Her first gig turned out to be a long one as she was having recently hosted a group from Lockheed Martin. one of the original crew at the Fun Maritime Academy working as a In addition to sailing instruction, U-Sail also offers a unique way for sailing instructor until the economy and Tropical Storm Fay wreaked proficient sailors to get out on the water without the hassles of boat havoc on the business forcing it to close in 2008. ownership. The “Sail & Save” Program allows members to sail boats Undeterred, DJ started U-Sail using a Seidelmann 30 as the company from the U-Sail fleet for extremely reasonable rates. office and teaching sailing on a Precision 21. She was able to move her To learn more about what U-Sail can do for you contact Captain DJ business to its present location when a power boat rental business that had McCabe at (407) 330-0633 or visit www.lescfl.com. occupied the spot went belly up. Since then her training fleet has grown to seven boats and a dinghy. U-Sail is proud to again sponsor Sanford’s Annual U-Sail is located at Monroe Harbor Marina in Sanford in a cool little Illuminated Christmas Boat Parade on December 20th floating office referred to as “The Chart Room” down on the pier. It is beginning at 5:30 PM. full of sailing artifacts, photos, instruments, textbooks, magazines, boat parts, line and of course charts. The school boasts a long list of former students from near and far. Recently a family traveled from China to
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Give a gift that will be an unforgettable life experience. Good for Birthdays, Holidays, Graduation, Mothers Day, Fathers Day or for that special person who has always dreamed of sailing. Located on Lake Monroe in Sanford. (407) 330-0633.
This was Practical Sailor’s top choice. SPF 50 sunscreen that can be found just about anywhere for under $10.
Deluxe stainless steel housing rigging knife with screw driver, marlin spike, shackel key and lanyard loop. Every serious sailor should have a good knife in his pocket or on a lanyard. This is a decent knife at a very decent price. Numerous retailers stock it and it sells in the $20 range.
These “Amara” synthetic leather gloves are a rugged basic glove that is tough and resist shrinkage. Should be in everyone’s gear bag at a price of around $25.
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Lake Eustis Final November Race Report The windy Saturday and windier Sunday kept a lot of the sailors away from the Lake Eustis Sailing Club but the few that came had exciting sails especially on Sunday. Sunday the Laser sailors stayed out for another half hour after the races just speed sailing though the waves. Commode David Helmick lead the MC group with Scott Tellima and David Moring following. Francois Simon was first Flying Scot, Gus Chennells second, and Dean Grimes third. Jim Lingeman was the only Wayfarer to sail. First in the Laser group was Rob Krentel. Aaron Pennington was second and Jerry Beck third. Leading the youth Lasers was Leah Harper, followed by Will Todd and Ashley Sentuck. Instruction for Youth continues every Saturday and club Racing returns in two weeks.
St. Augustine Yacht Club Regatta of Lights Information
Boaters Must Speak Up Now On Anchoring in Florida FWC Online Survey Closes Dec. 7 WHAT: In 2009, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation that stopped local governments from placing inconsistent and often onerous restrictions on anchoring. During the 2014 Florida legislative session there were strong attempts to repeal part of this prohibition. While these changes were defeated, there will likely be new legislation introduced in the spring that would grant local governments the authority to regulate anchoring in their municipalities. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now asking for comments on possible changes to Florida’s anchoring laws. It is important to take the FWC survey to register your opinions on anchoring restrictions to help influence what could be allowed by the state legislature.
WHY: Boat Owners Association of The United States would like to ensure that active, responsible cruising boaters help the state understand what From the St Augustine YC website - www.staugustineyachtclub.com - about works and what doesn’t when it comes to anchoring laws in the Sunshine St Augustine's 2014 Regatta of Lights on Dec 13 at 6:00 pm: State. If having a full range of anchoring and mooring options are important "Annual holiday parade of motorized vessels – sailboats, trawlers, to your cruising in Florida, this is a critical time to share your views with shrimp boats and many other vessels all-a-glitter with brilliant lighted FWC about potential anchoring regulations. displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme, most colorful, best in class and best overall. Beginning at 6 HOW: Take the FWC survey and file your comments at: p.m., the boats will light up St. Augustine's Matanzas Bay between the https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AnchoringSurvey Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos." For additional survey information, visit the FWC website There's an entry form if you click on 2014 Regatta of Lights. Entrants at http://myfwc.com/boating/anchoring-mooring/. More information on can register on-line or use the form. Non-members need to create a new anchoring in Florida is at http://www.boatus.com/gov/floridaanchoring.asp. account to register on-line. Dan Floryan, Past Commodore, is the contact person and can be reached WHEN: Boaters only have until midnight Sunday, December 7, 2014 to complete the survey and file any comments they may have. via email at dfloryan1@comcast.net. WHO: Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) fights against unfair federal taxes, fees and regulations that single out boat owners and works with state agencies to promote boating laws that make sense. www.BoatUS.com About BoatUS: Boat Owners Association of The United States is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its over half-million members with government representation, services such as 24-hour dispatch, on water boat towing as well as roadside assistance for boat trailers and tow vehicles, feature-packed boat insurance programs, money-saving benefits including marina and service discounts, and vital information that improves recreational boating. Its memberfunded BoatUS Foundation is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating and offers range of boating safety courses – including 33 free state courses – that can be found at BoatUS.org/courses.
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BOATS & SERVICES 1985 Freedom 32 FSBO. Easy sail plan for shorthanded sailors- all lines leading to the cockpit, easy reefing and a self tacking jib while fast and sea worthy. Well maintained and upgraded: new radial cut main, Mack Pack, Strong track, new canvas and jib; refrigeration, more. Engine completely overhauled. Very clean boat, dry, used regularly, NE boat; 3 years in Fl. $45,000 makorbey@gmail.com 2009 Hobie Wave Only used a few times. Boat needs to be sailed. Great for beginners. Bullet proof rotomolded hull. Sail is in brand new condition and has been stored inside. Boat located in Ormond Beach. No trailer. $2800 OBO. (443) 336-6337 2007 MacGregor 26M Includes Trailer; 60 HP Evinrude (just Serviced). Cruising Spinnaker; CARRY-ON AC; Chartplotter/GPS, Auto Helm. Fresh Bottom Paint, Just detailed. Turn Key Boat. Asking $22,000 Contact Steve or Jackie 386-402-4887. Can be seen by appointment at SYC slip #7.
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U-SAIL continues a tradition with the annual Sanford’s Illuminated Christmas Boat Parade Sanford, FL - The annual Sanford’s Illuminated Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Monroe will be held on December 20th, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participants are eligible for awards and cash prizes with the judging being completed by popular vote and granted at the Riverwalk Pizzeria following the parade. The parade is open to anyone who wants to decorate their boat with a holiday theme and join in the on-the-water event. The best place to watch the parade will be from Marina Isle, the Sanford Riverwalk just east of Marina Isle, and Veterans Memorial Park.
2001 Rendova 11’ Includes 25HP 4-stroke Yamaha Outboard. Tender To your yacht or runabout fun! Built-in fuel tank, Tilt controls, bilge pump, bimini, bottom paint. A beautiful ride! Just $4500. (904) 829-0648. West Marine Inflatable Dinghy & Nissan 3.5 Outboard West Marine RU260 made by Zodiac & Nissan 3.5 HP 2-stroke outboard. Boat has some repair patches but is in good shape for its age. This is the 6’ roll-up model with wood slat floor. Outboard cowl is sun faded and looks a little rough but the motor runs like a champ. Asking $700 for both. May consider selling seperately. Make offer. Email info@waypointnews.com for more info or call 386-682-9573. Honda 15HP Short Shaft Very low hours. Four stroke. Runs perfect. Asking $1700. Also selling a 15’ x 22’ Dacron headsail in very good condition. Asking $300 Call Ed Woodring at (850) 849-0795.
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Registration - Registration will be held at U-SAIL of Central Florida in “The Chart Room” located at 531 N. Palmetto Ave., ADock Sanford Florida. Information, registration forms and charts will be available U-SAIL prior to the event. The Captain’s Meeting will be held at 4pm by the City Ramps and all skippers are urged to attend. The Boat Parade is hosted by U-SAIL of Central Florida and sponsored by: Charles Davis, Nationwide Insurance; Lake Monroe Sailing Association; Bob Duncan, Allstate Insurance Agency; Monroe’s on the Lake; Monroe Harbour Marina; Ahoy Marine; Ace Hardware of Sanford; Taste of Thyme Café. A portion of the proceeds will go benefit to the “Hands Across the Sea” a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. “Hands Across the Sea” mission is to help funds books to raise the literacy levels of the Eastern Caribbean children. The entry fee for this event is $25.Entry forms are available at www.usail.com. For more information or to donate to “Hands Across the Sea”, phone 407-330-0633 or email isail@usailflorida.com.
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Parade Route – The route starts at Marker (red) 6 outside of Monroe Harbour Marina’s east basin then will continue west around Marker (green) 5 (west of Veterans Memorial Park) then back to the starting mark. U-SAIL of Central Florida is hosting the annual boat parade this year
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Kevin Briggs crosses the line just ahead of Trisha End at the 2014 MC Scow Southeast Regional Championship held November 8 & 9 on Lake Eustis. The Lake Eustis Sailing Club hosted the regatta.
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Willie Blevins is a Central Florida based sailor who has sailed and taught sailing for a long time on a wide variety of boats. He has a knack for translating what most of us feel when sailing to words on paper. Currently he races his San Juan 21 with the LMSA on Lake Monroe. You can read more of his musings on his blog at http://sailorsboatyard.com.