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EDITORIALS
GREAT LAKES RECREATIONAL BOATING STUDY DOESN’T ADD UP by F. Ned Dikmen, Chairman, Great Lakes Boating Federation
Ten years after it was first authorized, the Great Lakes
of jobs they support by nearly half, and reduced their
Recreational Boating Study has finally been released by
economic impact by nearly $7 billion? This study asks more
the Army Corps of Engineers. Despite an expenditure
questions than it answers. And according to the author of
of $403,400, which the Corps gave to the Great Lakes
the study, John Paul Woodley, Jr., Assistant Secretary of
Commission the conduct the study, the study is more than
the Army, the report “does not contain any conclusions or
eight years late, relies on faulty methodology, and contradicts
recommendations for Federal action.” This begs the question,
earlier findings.
Why was the study conducted in the first place?
The report was first due 18 months after it was commissioned
If the study’s findings are not actionable, the Corps will
on August 17, 1999 as part of that year’s Water Resource
not be able to use its own data to make decisions about
Development Act. On July 11, 2007, the Great Lakes
dredging and other infrastructure projects. This study and
Commission released a “summary report” that found that
data is especially important now, when so many coastal
“the 4.3 million recreational boaters registered in the eight
municipalities are turning away from commercial navigation
Great Lakes states generate nearly $16 billion in spending on
and looking at recreational boating as a way of revitalizing
boats and boating activities in a single years” and that this
their lakefronts. In order to make sound economic decisions,
“spending directly supports 107,000 jobs.” The conclusions
they need reliable data that is not subject to the kind of
of the new and final Army Corps study completely contradict
second guessing inherent in the drastic differences between
these findings: it counts “an average of 911,000 boaters [that]
the 2007 summary report and the new final report.
visit the Great Lakes annually,” says they support 60,000 jobs, and estimates an annual economic impact of $9.4 billion. What has changed in two years that reduced the number
With so much confusion, uncertainty, and seeming contradiction, boaters are looking for answers. What numbers should we believe? When will they be provided? Who will provide them?
of boaters by more than a quarter, reduced the number
THE REAL STATE OF BOATING We have seen plenty of doom recently in the boating
they are finding new and improved ways to read their
community: manufacturers have been downsizing, boat
favorite articles and to research boating information. And
show attendance has shrunk, sales have declined. But
these new offerings are leading to a larger readership.
here at Great Lakes Boating, we are bucking that trend. Readership and interest has been improving, and that is nowhere more evident and measurable than on our website. Our presence on the Internet is evolving and readers are flocking to it. According to Alexa.com, our overall web ranking has improved by 348,236 places during the previous three months. Great Lakes boaters may be staying home because of the winter weather and the troubled economy, but they are still finding their way to our website. When they arrive,
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Not everything has to be downtrodden right now. Boaters know that times will change again, and Great Lakes Boating will be there when they start buying and boating again. As proof, our improved status is at least one bright spot in these gloomy times. We wish to thank all of you who visit the website. And for those of you who don’t, we remind you to visit to see our latest features. Also, don’t forget to read the daily news about topics affecting the Great Lakes region.
AREN’T FISH PEOPLE TOO? Another dam is being removed, this time in Covington,
Restoring an organism to its natural population is not an
New York. The thought is that native fish will once again
easy thing to do, but it is possible. Remember the bald
use the river for spawning, thereby restoring populations
eagle almost disappearing due to DDT? It’s not even
to the glory years when there were so many fish that they
on the endangered species list anymore. Maybe you
fought each other to swim upstream. It takes no amount of
don’t know that the Alaskan salmon was nearly fished to
science or thought to realize that removing an impediment
extinction, and that because of smart fishing practices and
unnatural to an area would allow wildlife to move more
forethought it is now one of the healthiest fish populations
freely. Only time will tell, however, if this removal will
in the world. The sanctuaries on the West Coast have
restore the river to past surging populations for future
helped to restore marine ecosystems simply by allowing
generations.
aquatic plants and animals safe places to grow.
Isn’t restoration what this is all about? Making sure there
What does the future hold for Great Lakes fishing? The
will be something for our kids? Every time I think of fishing,
answer is in our hands, and one thing is certain: the better
I remember night fishing with my parents—so scared of
our stewardship, the better the future of fishing will be.
a coyote’s howl that I wouldn’t leave the car. Or having a big fish (how big is still uncertain) on the line and losing it, only to have my grandfather scold me for not letting him bring it in. I’m sure you have plenty of tales of your own. Wouldn’t you like your children to have some, too? Everyone knows about protected habitats and animals, but what about fish? Sure there are things called marine sanctuaries, but in the Great Lakes I could only find one, at Thunder Bay, and it was formed to protect shipwrecks. Sure, shipwrecks are wonderful and worth preserving, but the other twelve sanctuaries were created to protect marine life. Why is the only protected area on the Great Lakes a place for ships to rest eternally safe? Aren’t living fish at least as important as wrecked vessels?
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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR
Chicago Slips Too Expensive Ned, I thought you might be interested in reading the letter I recently sent to Scott Stevenson surrendering my Diversey Harbor slip I can no longer afford. Hutch Liebewein, Paols Park, Il February 1, 2009 Scott Stevenson, Westrec Marinas Dear Scott, It is with sincere regret that I am returning my 2009 Chicago Park District Diversey Harbor Mooring Assignment unsigned. I have been a Diversey Harbor tenant since 1979—exactly 30 years! But as a retired senior citizen, I can no longer afford the outrageous slip fees that the Park District is charging, particularly for suburban boaters like myself. A 9% increase for us alone is absolutely criminal. I am moving my boat to another Illinois harbor which, unlike Diversey, provides FREE electricity, FREE dock boxes, FREE satellite TV, with a resultant slip fee almost HALF that charged by the Chicago Park District for the same 35 foot slip, a yearly saving well over $2000. The nasty fee proliferation continually added by the greedy Chicago political machine—Non-resident FEE, Chicago Mooring Tax, Water usage FEE and now a $25 electronic Transaction FEE—demonstrates the grubby mendacity of these politicians who consider boaters their cash cows. Well, not any longer will they bleed this boater! Sincerely, Hutch Liebewein
Ballast Dumping Security Threat It is time the federal government enacts equal protection for
reportedly put boxes in the water near our navy ships,
all Americans, by treating ballast dumping as the threat to
polluting the water while unsuspecting merchant or oil
our national security that it is. Otherwise, we face the risk
tankers are taking on ballast water. I believe this would create
that terrorist and foreign sea captains, who do not like our
economic chaos in the world.
country, will dump what they want into our waters, including viruses, chemicals, drugs and invasive species. Unless our military is involved in surveillance and inspection, laws will not be effective.
Ships dumping in ocean currents out in international waters could also infect or hurt islands and coastlines. Simple gelatin in a ballast system could be used to grow all sorts of things, and possibly could be mixed with latex and nuclear
Having worked in industrial situations, I believe that
wastewater to keep it from dissipating. Could fungus and
paperwork that says requires people follow a certain
virus be transferred to agriculture through irrigation?
procedure is a joke, unless there is verification. The idea that all international sea captains are reputable people is a mentality from the 1800’s. We have no way of knowing if our waters are not already being contaminated systematically. What is the real origin of red tides, sickening oysters, invasive species, oil and sludge spills and other mysterious algae blooms? Unfortunately the leadership of the Coast Guard seems to think that this problem should not be addressed as
I cannot help but wonder if even a small vessel traveling in the Great Lakes feeding existing algae blooms with a gelatin solution might be problematic? Unfortunately since 2001 our country still has not learned that we need to change the way we do business in the world. As I believe Senator Boxer has proposed in California legislation, the cost for this protection should be charged to those wishing to use these systems in all American waters.
part of their mission, because for years their resources have been stretched thin on many other vital missions.
Sincerely, Don Mitchel
Virus purposely dumped may not be detected until temperatures change, leaving those who did the dumping undetected. Imagine Iranian speedboats, which have
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Each year, manufacturers introduce a slew a new of models,
GPS speedometer, off-throttle assisted steering and Slow
all of them packaged with some new feature or option. Rarely,
Speed Mode. The new Interactive Multi Function Digital Info
though, do they reinvent the product they are building. Enter
Centre displays all these functions in a way that reduces
Sea-Doo, with their brand new GTX Limited iS 255. This
confusion and keeps the rider fully informed.
sporty vessel revolutionizes expectations of what a personal watercraft can be. That begins with the entirely new hull and deck that have been designed for this vessel, but the innovation is far more comprehensive than that.
Sea-Doo has long been at the forefront of suspension on PWC. They began in 1995, with the introduction of a suspended seat. Further innovation in seat suspension followed, but now the company is taking their efforts to a
The Limited iS 255, along with the RXT iS 255 that is also
whole new level. The new Intelligent Suspension System
being released this year, introduces a trio of exclusive new
(iS) is the industry’s first ever full suspension system. The iS
integrated technology systems that function seamlessly
supports the entire rider environment, expanding from the
together to provide a level of safety and comfort never before
seat to also include the handlebars and footrests.
seen on a PWC.
To maximize the functionality of iS and ensure the smoothest
First there’s the Sea-Doo iControl system, which is
ride, Sea-Doo offers the system in two different factory-
the “brain” of the craft. It may be a behind-the-scenes
set calibrations. The RTX iS 255 has a sportier set-up to
component of the vessel, but its presence will be noticed
accommodate the larger waves of offshore riding, while
immediately by anyone who takes the iS 255 for a spin.
the GTX Limited iS 255 model is set for a smoother ride at
Integrating and controlling all the various systems to optimize
cruising speeds targeted at touring riders, like the many here
their functionality, iControl allows the PWC to adapt on the
on the Great Lakes. So, personalization begins before you
fly to meet riders’ needs for different riding styles, changing
make your purchase—but it doesn’t end there.
water conditions and whatever else a certain situation requires.
iS can be adjusted on the fly, using a rocker switch on the left handlebar that allows the rider to fine-tune the suspension
In addition to this governing function, iControl works with
calibration through nine different settings that range from soft
the intelligent Throttle Control to provide the rider with many
to firm. There’s also an auto-calibration mode for maximum
advanced features and benefits, including cruise control, a
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Length Width Weigh Rider Capacity Fuel Capacity
139.2” 48.19” 948 lbs. 3 18.6 gals.
the maximum amount of suspension travel is available in every condition without bottoming. As one would expect, this makes for an extremely comfortable ride, even in rough waters. iS also provides improved control and reduces fatigue over longer distances, since you don’t have to fight and counteract the effect of each and every wave to remain on course. The final major breakthrough introduced on this relatively little vessel is the Intelligent Brake and Reverse System (iBR). An unprecedented electronically controlled handbraking system, iBR provides significantly better control and confidence by allowing riders to slow down and stop on demand as well as delivering superior low speed maneuverability. The throttle on the right handlebar controls the speed of the reserve and a lever on the left handlebar controls the amount of braking. The braking action is progressive, making the iS 255 far more responsive than other PWC. The result is, in the words of Capt. Mark Rizzo, chief of the Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, “a
Considering how much new technology is onboard and
revolutionary improvement to the safety” of PWC. For this,
how well it’s integrated into the revolutionary design, it is no
iBS was awarded the Boating Safety Award.
surprise that this year the National Marine Manufacturers
These new systems are mounted on the all-new Sea-
Association gave the Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft its
Doo S3 hull. Built with an exclusive new material that’s
prestigious Innovation Award. More important, though, than
simultaneously lighter and stronger than the alternatives,
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NO SECRET THAT THE BOATING INDUSTRY, LIKE THE REST OF THE ECONOMY, IS HURTING. THERE’S SPECULATION ABOUT THE HEALTH OF MANUFACTURERS AND CONCERN ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR PASTIME. BUT WHILE IT’S EASY TO BE DOUR, THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING CHANGES ON THE HORIZON, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MARINAS.
Marinalife, a cruising concierge company, predicts a very active 2009 spring and summer boating season. Marinalife reported a 30% increase in online marina reservations in the U.S. and Bahamas during these first three weeks of January in comparison to last year.
utilities and adapt to the new boat designs is important. . . The marina of the future, therefore, will have the utilities, great access, great amenities like washrooms and ship stores and parking and those things that are necessary for boating access.” Of course, despite the changes that will likely take place But as boaters begin returning to their boats this year and in years beyond, what will they find at the dock? We decided to ask some of the top names in marina construction and development what they thought. Their answers were fairly wide-ranging, but there was some consensus.
at marinas, it’s the people who use them that make them special. “Skipper Bud’s marina managers have noticed chemistry and a bond between their marina boaters that cannot be broken even if a family grows out of their boat and has to change docks,” says Betsey Arvai, Skipper Bud’s marketing director. “A new boat cannot even break up
“We deal with all different kinds of boating, from small boats
longtime dock mates. If someone on the dock has to move
on small lakes to the largest megayachts that visit marinas
because the new boat doesn’t fit on the dock, Skipper Bud’s
in this country, so we have a broad perspective,” said Scott
staff notices a gradual progression where a whole group will
Stevenson, Executive Vice President of Westrec Marinas, the
move to the bigger dock or buy a bigger boat so they can
largest owner and operator of marinas in the United States.
move to the bigger dock as well. On the sales side of things
“As we look to the future and how [marinas] are used, we see
we have people tell us all the time that they are looking for a
a greater usage of the boats while they’re in the slips and so
new boat but it has to fit in my 45 foot slip, they don’t want to
it becomes all the more important to create a friendly, safe
move.”
environment where people can have access to the boats and the amenities that they want.”
What follows paints an optimistic picture of the future of marinas around the lakes. The experts foresee amenity-rich
“Like real estate, it’s location, location, location,” Stevenson
and environmentally-friendly marinas that offer much more
continued. “It’s no surprise that here in Chicago, people
than a place to moor your vessel. So, though things might be
want premier locations. In terms of demand and amenities,
tough right now, the future of marinas is something to look
as boats get larger and more complex, the need to update
forward to.
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MARINA VISION Gregory J. Weykamp
As our economy has shifted over the years from
We believe that boaters are deeply concerned about the
manufacturing and industry towards service and tourism,
quality of the waters they visit and that the boating experience
many waterfront communities on the Great Lakes are faced
is greatly enhanced when the waters are healthy and shared
with new challenges and opportunities. Environmentally
with wildlife. Many boaters use kayaks and smaller craft
aware boaters want to be reassured that marinas are sensitive
to explore the local waters near destination marinas, and
in their design and operation so that their boating activities
we propose collaborative efforts with local communities
can contribute to the preservation of the natural resources
that clean up waterfront sites and expand opportunities for
that are required for enjoyment of their pastime.
improving local wildlife habitat. We imagine early morning
The most precious asset of any place is its local distinctiveness. This intangible quality is the main attraction for visitors and boaters looking for a rich and authentic experience. The concept of “destination stewardship” requires that we protect and preserve the uniqueness of a place, conserve its natural and cultural heritage, minimize negative
excursions where kids can fish and view migratory or nesting birds at sunrise, and later in the day sail and race each other away from larger boat traffic. We imagine evening gatherings of boaters in a marina environment where “dark-sky” lighting techniques ensure they’ll see the glow of every star instead of the glare of lights near the ground.
impacts and ensure that benefits for transient boaters are
Environmental and economic concerns can be addressed
shared with the people who live locally.
head on by thoughtful redevelopment of abandoned
Because every waterfront site is unique, every one of EDAW’s
waterfront sites into high quality marina facilities.
projects is tailor-made to capture the essence of the place.
Public-private partnerships and boating-infrastructure grants
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, marinas that
can provide funding, and successful marinas can replace
express the distinctive character of their community will fire
lost jobs and be a catalyst for local economic growth and
the imagination of the boater. Taking inspiration from the site
recovery. Best of all, this can all be accomplished in an
and the community and cultural history, we create resorts
economically, socially and environmentally responsible
and marinas that become enduring elements of the local
manner that preserves and restores what is most special
landscape. As many boaters think of the harbor experience
about our communities and waterfront.
as a weekend getaway, we take advantage of opportunities to enhance the quality of time spent at the dock and nearby.
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MARINAS NOT JUST
FOR
BOATS ANYMORE
Jim Clemons
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what or why, but the fact is that
comfortable even to the bare foot. They don’t splinter or crack
you enjoy some marinas better than others. Your friends and
or create other safety issues for people, and the range of
family feel the same way. And the feeling returns each time
colors supports visual interest.”
you return.
Boaters today want connections for water, electricity,
Well, just like the good feelings you get when you’re in a
telephone, television and high-speed Internet to support their
beautiful home or building, a marina’s design and construction
active lifestyles—and a good marina offers these connections
contributes greatly to your enjoyment of it. We’re talking about
at dockside.
more than nuts and bolts, mind you. We’re talking about meaningful ideas and engineering approaches that result in a more pleasurable and safer marina experience for boaters and non-boaters alike. But aren’t all marinas built the same way?
“More and more people think of their boats as second homes,” said Adams. “They might go to their boat to have lunch or dinner, watch a big game on TV and never pull out of their slip. So for years now, we’ve integrated utility chases
“Not exactly,” said Dan Adams, vice president of Atlantic-
below the decks in all of our marina designs. Boaters today
Meeco, which builds about 300 marinas a year. “First and
want all the comforts of home, and we engineer our marinas to
foremost, a marina is essentially an extension of land into
make that possible.”
water. So the first thing a marina should deliver is the comfort of firm footing. The decks and platforms should feel solid underneath you, even though they’re floating. Boats might rock and sway in the waves, but with the exception of extreme weather, a marina absolutely should not.”
At one time, marinas were built almost exclusively in natural harbors. The placid waters in these harbors were serene and comforting to boaters, and protected boats as well. But as more marinas have been built, undeveloped natural harbors have become scarce. The solution is a wave attenuator, a
We’ve all heard the expression one size fits all. When it comes
long floating “wall” that stops damaging waves to create a
to marinas, Adams takes issue.
protected harbor for marinas and the boats that rest there.
“For comfortable and safe boardings, it’s very important for
Through new construction, expansion or remodeling, Atlantic-
decks to have the appropriate freeboard for the boats they
Meeco’s name can be attached to marinas throughout the
nest.” Adams also addressed the types of decking. “While
Great Lakes. The company’s newest projects are at Sturgeon
we build lots of wooden and concrete decks, we try to lead
Bay on Lake Michigan, along with the Bailiwick Bayside and
our customers toward the advanced new green decking
Glass City marinas on Lake Erie.
materials,” he said. “They’re soft to the touch, so they are
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MARINA IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITS BOATERS Vincent Alex Brown
Successful marina development must effectively
Another example is the Forty 1° North resort marina in
accommodate the needs of many interested parties.
Newport, Rhode Island. In less than 10 months, ATM helped
Boaters’ concerns revolve around location and the marina experience as a sense of place, as well as available targeted dockside and upland amenities. Owners expect to make a return on their investment. Operators must provide the boaters with the experience they expect and enjoy while finding new and clever ways to stay in business. Navigating these differing interests can sometimes be akin to walking a high wire. In its 25 years as a multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting firm,Applied Technology & Management (ATM) routinely manages large contracts and large teams. ATM is often brought into multifaceted, high visibility waterfront projects because of its unique approach to marina planning
transform this tired facility that was once an iconic landmark into the premier yachting destination of the region, handling boats of up to 200 feet. From comprehensive inspections, to economic projections, engineering design, and construction oversight, the facility experienced a full face-lift. The facility opened on schedule and finished its first season with great success by providing an unparalleled marina experience—for the boaters and on behalf of the developers. Similarly in Charleston, South Carolina, ATM assisted in the 10-year redevelopment of the Charleston City Marina, which resulted in greatly enhanced boater facilities (dockside and upland) and a revenue stream growth from $500,000 per year to more than $12 million per year (in less than 12 years).
and development. As an example, ATM is providing the
“We provide unique professional services for owners with a
Québec Port Authority with marina consulting services for
primary focus on enhancing the boater experience, helping
the proposed redevelopment of its facility at the Port of
all parties involved to design a marina and a complementary
Louise basin.
marina village that truly works and one that brings a solid
The Port is currently operating a 415-slip recreational marina facility in a locked harbor on the St. Lawrence River. The existing marina facilities are aging and the Port is proposing to redevelop the marina in an effort to ensure
return on investment to the marina and the connected city,” says Sam Phlegar, senior vice president and director of ATM’s Marine Division. “A destination, not a parking lot. An experience, and not just a slip.”
the long-term functionality and profitability of the facility.
Marina development success starts with proper facilities
In order to assist the Port with understanding the
and amenities and service for the boater that is supported
redevelopment potential for the site, ATM is employing
by solid financial performance for the owner as well as
its proven approach to ensure a result that both meets or
secondary economic benefits for the community. This is the
exceeds boater expectations and provides for the facility’s
win-win that results from ATM’s comprehensive approach to
pocketbook into the future.
waterfront development projects. appliedtm.com
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BOATING THIS YEAR
AND
BEYOND
Ronald E. Schults
I have been in the marina and boating industry for over 30
development of wetlands, habitat for fisheries and wildlife and
years, as a designer and developer of marinas and also as
clean water in the marina basins seemingly do much better
an avid boater. In this time, I have observed many changes
than those where you drive into a “sea of asphalt” and find a
in the marine industry. And while it’s obvious that the current
parking lot with meager landscaping and poor overall design.
economy and the recent high price of fuel have a major impact on the way people boat, it won’t necessarily have a significant long-term impact on the number of boaters. But what do current challenges and changes mean for boaters
An additional marina development concept that I also believe will becomes popular is the construction of marinas that will literally serve as mooring locations for floating cottages. The trend is to build Coast Guard-approved floating barge
about the future design and construction of marinas? structures and basically construct a cottage on top. Many At Edgewater Group, we’re finding that the old boatyardtype marinas with poor infrastructure are doing much worse (occupancy of 20% to 30%) than those providing a high level of amenities, or what I would consider a country club atmosphere, which are still in the 80% and 90% capacity range. This largely can be attributed to marina design that responds to discriminating boaters’ needs and wishes.
simply look like a cottage and not like a boat at all! It may not even have an engine, but it would be designed under Coast Guard requirements as a moored vessel. This floating cottage would typically be accompanied by a smaller dinghy boat, skiff or 20-foot to 30-foot run-about for local boating trips, cruising, fishing or waterskiing. A floating barge and small boat can be in place for $300,000 to $400,000, versus
Despite the recently poor economy and the high price of
the million or more needed to buy a land-based waterfront
fuel, boaters still use their boat an average of 20 to 30 days
cottage, boat and slip.
per season. The difference is that they don’t leave the dock as often. Thus, their boat becomes more or less a waterfront cottage and a destination weekend place to relax. These floating cottages put the emphasis on marina amenities and design quality at the dock. Amenities include items such as tennis courts, swimming pools, extensive landscaping with lots of beautiful flowers, security, more green space, trees, good underground utilities, good access to pump-outs, etc.
In summary, marinas will continue to prosper, but they need to adjust to the market needs, namely the demands for environmentally clean facilities, eco-friendly design and improved amenities to allow further use of the marina and boat as a “cottage” destination, versus the old-fashioned, go-fast boatyard-type marina that is simply a place from which to depart. edgewaterconsultants.com
Boaters are also very concerned about the environment, pollution and related issues. Projects that support
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The time has come for a new marina experience.
As our economy has shifted over the years from manufacturing and industry towards service and tourism, many waterfront communities on the Great Lakes are faced with new challenges and new opportunities. Increasingly sophisticated boaters are demanding a higher quality of environment and more varied ways of spending their leisure time while at the dock and in the waters near the marina. EDAW and AECOM are committed to the design and development of waterfront projects that address sustainable design from an environmental, economic, and social equity point of view. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, marinas that express the distinctive character of their community will ¿re the imagination of the boater. Taking inspiration from the site, community, and cultural history, we create resorts and marinas that become enduring elements of the local landscape. AECOM - Enhancing and sustaining the world’s built, natural, and social environments. www.edaw.com
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First-time boaters to Rochester may be surprised to learn that the city-center is located eight miles south of the Lake Ontario’s southern shore. From the mouth of the Genesee River, where lies the Port of Rochester, boaters seeking the city must travel two miles south before encountering the smallest of the three waterfalls on which the city was built. But the breathtaking scenery along the Genesee River gorge makes this brief diversion well worth the trip. One can imagine early Indian
settlers navigating canoes on these same waters many centuries ago. One can conjure visions of the covert transportation of slaves making their way to freedom in Canada on the Underground Railroad. One will also notice something more modern: the numerous area marinas. Fully equipped marinas at the Port of Rochester, Irondequoit Bay and Braddock’s Bay make for easy from Lake Ontario. In addition, the local villages of
Pittsford, Fairport and Spencerport have invested in the development of their docking facilities. They of fer many of the amenities found at marinas, with the added bonus of being steps away from shopping, dining and recreational activities. Rochester’s trails and bikeways, along with its relatively convenient public transportation, make it easy for any boater to explore the area. Within walking distance of
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local marinas are a number of retail stores, as well as restaurants serving everything from fine dining to Italian cuisine to Rochester’s famous “white hots.” The white hot is a Rochester tradition of German heritage. Rochester’s own Zweigle’s Hots produces this hot dog relative, which consists of beef, pork, veal and secret spices. Follow-up this local fare with an Abbott’s Frozen Custard. The flagship store is located on Lake Avenue at the entrance to Ontario Beach Park. In summer be prepared for long lines, but this sweet treat is worth it (especially the popular chocolate almond). Ontario Beach Park is easily accessible from the eastside via the Colonel O’Rourke Bridge. There’s a sandy beach open to the public (and staf fed with lifeguards), a restored bathhouse, basketball courts, six beach volleyball courts, a playground and a 1905 Dentzel carousel. The carousel has been a park staple for more than 100 years. For a dollar, you can take a ride and get a glimpse of an old-fashioned tradition. A short walk from the bathhouse uncovers what the locals call “the secret sidewalk.” It’s a half-mile stretch of public sidewalk nestled between beautiful lakefront homes and the lake. Access to the sidewalk is between 490 and 510 Beach Avenue. During the summer, beautifully tended gardens and a setting sun make it a truly memorable walk. The Charlotte Lighthouse is also just a short walk from the beach area. Built in 1822, the lighthouse was originally much closer to the lake. However, piers and sand build-up now make it almost a mile from the shore. The lighthouse and caretaker’s cottage are open weekends during the summer. You can follow bikeways and trails into the city of Rochester. Or if you prefer, public buses are convenient and equipped with bike racks. As you near the city center, just opposite the world headquarters of the Eastman Kodak Company, is High Falls, the largest of the waterfalls along the Genesee River. Here, more than 100 flour mills flourished in the early 1820s. Here too, af ter the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, Rochester became the country’s first boomtown. The Center at High Falls of fers a good overall history of the area and its waterways, and also provides a spectacular view of the falls. In the summer, the city puts on a laser light and music show at the falls every weekend. Continuing north to the city center, you’ll find a rich collection of architecture that includes the striking 1870s Powers Building. Its builder, Daniel Powers, was obsessed with having the tallest building in the city. To achieve that feat, until 1891 he kept adding new mansard roofs and towers each time another building in Rochester threatened to claim the title.
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Continuing south is the Corn Hill District, originally the “silk stocking” district of the late 1800s; it has seen a resurgence that began in the late 1960s when starving artists purchased rundown buildings for next to nothing. The new residents began fixing up the old mansions and landscaping the area, and they later started the Corn Hill Arts Festival, which today attracts more than 250,000 people during the second weekend in July. Perhaps one of the best-known attractions in the area is the Strong National Museum of Play, which is located in downtown Rochester. It is the second largest children’s museum in the country, housing the largest collection of toys, dolls and play-related objects in the world. Strong is also home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. There, adults can take a walk down memory lane as they gaze at examples of the 38 toy inductees that range from alphabet blocks to the View-Master®. One of the challenges at Strong is deciding what to do first and figuring out how to get everything done in one day. Smaller children love the Sesame Street exhibit, Adventureland and the Berenstain Bears. Older children opt for the “Space Lab,” where they can examine artifacts from the late 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to the Hall of Fame, adults and children alike are drawn to the “Dancing Wings” indoor butterfly garden. Strong is located along the city’s Museum Trail. Signs will direct you to the other area museums, including the Rochester Museum & Science Center, the Memorial Art Gallery and the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, all of which are within walking distance of each other. At the Rochester Museum & Science Center visitors can explore the glacial history of the area, “star” in a local weather forecast and, perhaps most fun for a young boater, take a virtual tour of Lake Ontario’s underworld. One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the “Flight to Freedom: Rochester’s Underground Railroad,” a salute to the area’s history and to Frederick Douglass, a freed slave and the great American champion of human rights. Douglass spent 25 of his most active years in Rochester and is buried in the city’s Mount Hope Cemetery. George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film is just south of the Museum & Science Center on East Avenue. It was the home of Kodak’s founder and is now a National Historic Landmark home. It features historical gardens, as well as several galleries of photography and cameras that draw upon the world’s oldest museum of photography and largest technology collection. One block from the Eastman House is the Memorial Art Galler y. As you make this quick walk, you’ll note the whimsical art benches and street lamps along the city’s
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ARTWalk, a neighborhood filled with outdoor art, artists’ studios and trendy restaurants and shops. Here’s a little know fact: the originals of the masterworks seen at the George Eastman House are actually on display at the galler y. Eastman left the works to the galler y at the time of his death, and those on display at the Eastman House are copies. The art galler y is part of the University of Rochester, as is the Eastman School of Music. Located in downtown Rochester in the city’s East End entertainment district, the school’s students offer nearly 300 free concerts a year at the Eastman Theatre’s Kilbourn Hall. The Rochester International Jazz Festival is staged in this area each
June. You’ll find 600 musicians performing in more than 170 sets during this eight-day event While museums and galleries are abundant in this culturally rich city, it’s important to note that there are more than 12,000 acres of parkland in the area that offer free recreational opportunities, including the popular Lilac Festival held annually in mid-May at Highland Park, one of three Frederick Law Olmsted designed parks in the city. With so much to see in the Flower City, it is hard to do ever ything in one trip. Located within 90 minutes of Niagara Falls to the west and the Finger Lakes wine countr y to the east, Rochester deser ves more than one visit.
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Diversity on
Deck In the popular imagination, boating is a pastime by and for upper class white men. Their wives might be aboard, but they are seldom at the helm. Minorities are nowhere to be found. While this image may be more accurate than many would like to admit, the tide is turning and boating is diversifying. In our last issue, we profiled increasing female participation (“Women at the Helm�). Here, through the first-person accounts of two member-officers of the Black Boaters Club of America, we take a look at personal stories of minorities who discovered a love of boating.
RAYMOND BLUE Born and raised on the nor th side of Omaha, Nebraska, I developed a fascination with water at an early age. Coming from a large family of five brothers and six sisters, there was little money for recreational activities so we turned to the area lakes as a
Janice and David Tiller y and I decided to organize the Black Boaters Club of America (BBCA). Along with the suppor t of MarineMa x, Aqualand and Holiday Marinas, we have had unbelievable results in exposing African-Americans and other minorities to the awesome world of boating.
means for recreation for the whole family. I clearly remember the trips to the lake where my brother Richard and I walked 10 miles (one-way) to spend 10 to 12 hours fishing and watching the boats pass by, wishing that we could own our own boat someday. That was the time when I committed myself to being on the water—not just near it.
JANICE TILLERY My husband David and I grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Growing up African-American in the ’50s and ’60s we never knew anyone who owned a boat. We went swimming occasionally and went to the beach from time to time, but that was the extent of our
During the 1960s, few financial oppor tunities were available
water experience and we cer tainly never thought we would own a
to African-Americans, creating an environment where a young
boat ourselves.
impressionable African-American male easily could slide into a life of crime, drugs and despair. I would definitely say that being on the lake had a profound effect on my life in that being around the water gave me an outlet to escape the destructive influences that appeared to be all around me during that time. Upon reaching the age of 18 and having limited suppor t, I joined the army as a means to break what I viewed as a vicious cycle and to escape a
In June of 1980, David, our new baby son David II and I moved to Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Due to the cit y’s location on the shore of Lake Erie, we began daydreaming about owning a boat. But because we were newly married with a young son and we were just star ting our careers, owning a boat was cer tainly many years away. Even so, we would walk along the lakefront and admire the beautiful boats and say, “Some day.”
questionable future. Years later, Cleveland redeveloped an area of the lakefront After ser ving three years in the U.S. Army and one tour in Vietnam, I became employed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FA A). As I rose through the ranks and experienced many relocations with the FA A, I had the oppor tunit y to frequent water ways from the Great Lakes to the Florida Coast, meeting all t ypes of wonderful people involved in boating and fishing. Also, I purchased my first boat, an 18-foot Bayliner. However, it was ver y noticeable that few minorities, especially African-Americans, were involved in boating. I wondered why. Following ex tensive research, it became apparent that these were latent effects of
with restaurants and nightclubs called The Flats. There were water ta xis and pleasure craft ferr ying people to and from the restaurants and clubs. There were also some restaurants that allowed private cruisers and yachts to tie up in front of their establishments and come ashore. Ever yone looked like they were having the time of their lives. But by then we were preparing to send two children to college. We vacationed at the beach and went on cruises. My husband and son became cer tified scuba divers and we all would Jet Ski, swim, snorkel and enjoy other water spor ts.
past conditions that made it difficult for African-Americans and other minorities to identif y with the t ypical recreational boater.
In May of 2005, with both of our children out of college and finally finding ourselves empt y nesters, we moved to Georgia. While
In 2007, the oppor tunit y to redress this misperception presented
waiting for some paper work to be completed on our new home,
itself when fellow African-American boaters Wanda Wallace,
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Diversity on
Deck we met someone who casually mentioned that he spent most of the summer on his houseboat at Lake Lanier. It was even suggested we go to lunch at a restaurant on the lake. When we arrived, we couldn’t believe our eyes. There were boats of all shapes and sizes ever y where. After lunch, we drove around and saw marina after marina filled with houseboats, yachts, cruisers and sailboats. That was when we got the bug. Soon after, in Januar y of 2006, we went to the Atlanta Boat Show and walked out as the proud owners of a brand new SanPan pontoon. We took deliver y in March and decided to slip it at Aqualand, the largest inland marina in the United States. Within days we had made friends and were enjoying ever y free weekend on the lake. Our relatives and friends enjoyed spending time on the lake as well. We learned a lot from veteran boaters and quickly realized that we were ready to move up to a cabin cruiser. In June of that same year, we traded in the pontoon for a 27-foot Bayliner. In October, we traded that in for a 32-foot Bayliner. This is when we realized that you really need to be educated about what you want to get out of boating so you can make the right choice first. Ultimately, in April of 2008, we sold the 32-footer and purchased our water cottage, our lake house, a Car ver 396 Motor Yacht. It has all of the comfor ts of home. It is December as I write this, and I am reclining on the sofa in the salon with the T V on and a hot cup of tea on the end table. Boating has become the perfect pastime for us. We have found something that we both enjoy and can do well into retirement. I know that many more men would buy boats if their wives and families realized how much fun it is and how many of the conveniences of home can be found aboard these vessels. As a woman, the whole boating experience can be intimidating, but the more time I spend on the boat, the more comfor table I have become. We cook out, tie up with other boats, fish and swim. Boating is a great way to make friends that share a like interest. We have become par t of a communit y. Our boat truly is like a second home. In my experience growing up as an African-American, swimming, fishing and spending time around water were not things we generally did. A lot of Caucasian boaters we have met grew up boating and hence became boaters as adults. Also, the cost of boating can be a possible deterrent. However, I believe that more minorities with disposable income (if educated about and exposed to the world of boating) would be open to possible boat ownership. Our first three watercraft were new, but we have found that buying a preowned vessel can be the way to get into boating at an affordable price. Par t of the Black Boaters Club of America’s mission is to expose and educate adults, as well as young people, about boating. We work with one of the club’s sponsors to provide water-safet y and boater-education classes. And it is not mandator y that you own a boat to be a member of the club. We feel that the more people we expose to boating in a fun and safe environment, the more future boaters there will be. Depending on where you live, you can boat year round. Even though we now live in nor thern Virginia, we keep our boat in Georgia where you can boat all year. I feel that I am on vacation ever y time I come to the lake. blackboatersclubofamerica.com
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Illinois D.J. McCarthy & Company Glenview, IL 847-998-8440
Schatz Marine Insurance Agency Garden City, MI 800-518-1455
Ed Jones Agency Cincinnati, OH 800-436-7404 www.floatsorflies.com
Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Agency Grand Rapids, MI 800 879-2248 www.charterlakes.com
Fitzgibbons Arnold & Company Westlake, OH 800-837-3640 www.fitzgibbonsarnold.com
2009
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Spring
Fishing Fever
Article and photos by: William D. Anderson
BEFORE THE SHOWERS OF APRIL BRING THE FLOWERS OF MAY, THE IDEAS OF MARCH BRINGS THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO CATCH THE FISH OF A LIFETIME.
During March and April, the last remaining ice disappears from all but the northernmost bodies of water. As the days get warmer and longer, fish become more active, begin their annual spring feeding frenzy and start spawning activity. By the time the ice melts, a few species will already be well into the spawn cycle. This period of feeding and spawning represent great opportunities for anglers to catch the fish of a lifetime. Most species of fish feed ver y aggressively prior to spawning. They instinctively begin an aggressive feeding cycle that helps them build strength and energy because during that cycle, and while guarding their nests, they will often not feed at all. An angler has a good chance at catching a real lunker before, during and after the spawn because the largest members of the species can be found closer to shore than they will be at any other time of the year. This makes larger fish much easier to find and catch. The feeding cycle can begin as soon as the ice begins to melt. Baitfish will move closer to shore soon after ice out because the sun quickly warms shallow water and because warmer water rises to the surface and is then blown to the sides of the water body. This warmer
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water attracts shad, minnows, crayfish and other small fish. It also helps to increase metabolism and causes all species to become more active. Larger game fish prey upon active baitfish. While the water is still generally cool, the best time of day to look for fish is usually in the afternoon when the sun is at its peak. Soon after the spawn has completed, early morning and early evening will be better, but that’s not to say that you can’t catch fish at any time of the day or night. The most important thing to do when you see a school of baitfish is obser ve how they move through the water. Notice how they swim when they are at ease, and also how they react to predators and tr y to dart away. Keep an eye out for injured fish and obser ve how they twitch in the water. You will want to use lures that resemble the color of the baitfish and imitate all of these types of behavior. The more natural your bait looks in the water, the better the chance a fish will go after it. If you are fishing by boat, you can use your electronics to look for schools of baitfish or “bait balls,” as they are also known. These show up as clouds on the locator screen and you can usually see a couple of larger fish following the school or swimming underneath it. Fish
your bait to the outside or under these schools of baitfish so that it stands out and is an easier target. Deep running crank baits, blade baits and spinner baits that resemble baitfish are good choices. Another place to find fish is where runoff flows into the water. Runoff is often warmer than the body of water it flows into, and it can also contain food that all sizes and species of fish feed on. Fish are expecting a meal to come towards them and when you retrieve a lure in the opposite direction, they will sometimes leave it alone since it is not something that is natural. In these situations, float any type of live bait out with the current and it will catch fish. Smaller plastic baits also can be a good choice. As you sur vey a body of water, look for ripples or other surface activity that might indicate the presence of active fish. Bass will often herd baitfish into coves or other confined areas where it is harder for their prey to escape. Look for minnows jumping out of the water or larger fish making a commotion near the shoreline. It is not uncommon to see the water’s surface erupt as several large fish tear through a school of smaller fish in an attempt to catch a meal. When fish are feeding aggressively like this, they can be caught ver y easily. Any crank bait that resembles the species that the game fish are feeding on will work. Other lures such as spinners or swim baits will also catch a lot of fish at this time of the year. Once the water temperature is conducive for spawning, the feeding frenzy slows and the fish begin looking for nesting locations. Species that have a preference for cooler water usually spawn earlier in the year than species that prefer more moderate temperatures. For example, northern pike will spawn once the water temperature hits 34 to 40 degrees, which means they will be ver y aggressive and easy to catch right after ice out. Walleye will begin looking for locations to drop their eggs when the water reaches 38 to 44 degrees, and they will spawn in water between 42 and 50 degrees. What many anglers fail to consider is that the surface
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temperature can var y greatly from the temperature at the bottom of a lake. So, when looking for the right water temperature, a probe lowered to the bottom is essential for an accurate temperature reading. Northern pike will guard their nests from predators and there may be as many as three males protecting the young and the female. In contrast, walleye do not guard their nests or care for their young. They drop their eggs, which adhere to plant material, and the young are left to fend for themselves. Walleye prefer to spawn in deeper water and are harder to find during this period. Largemouth bass have a wider range of preferred spawning temperatures that var y by body of water. In most cases, they will begin to look for nest sites at around 60 degrees and will drop eggs when the water is between 62 and 65 degrees. Smallmouth bass have the same temperature preference when it comes to spawning, but they have been found spawning when the water temperature has been as cool as the low 50s and as warm as the mid 70s. In general, they prefer deeper water with a different type of bottom content. Any fish that is on a nest can usually be caught. Plastic baits such as craw tubes or power worms, as well as small natural looking crank baits, will catch nesting fish. That said, there are times when the fish seem to know you’re after them and they won’t touch anything. In some cases, a fish can be pestered to the point that it will leave the nest only to return later to find that the eggs or fr y have fallen prey to other fish in the area. When targeting spawning fish, it is important to consider the impact that removing a fish from a nest will have on the hatch for that year. Some locations prohibit targeting certain species or fishing in certain areas until after the fish have spawned so that the young have a better chance at sur vival. Once a fish is taken off a nest, there is no guarantee it will return to the nest in time, if it returns at all, to save the fr y after it is released. Once the spawn is complete, game fish will resume aggressive feeding for a short time. The larger fish can still be found in shallower water for a short time before they begin to fall into their late spring and summer patterns. The search for big fish doesn’t have to slow down after the spawn cycle is complete. Later in the spring and throughout the summer, striped and white bass will herd shad from deeper water and drive them to the surface. When this happens, the water will appear to boil for a short time until the baitfish scatter. When you see the water boil, a surface plug such as a chug bug is a favorite bait to throw right into the boil. These fish will often school by size, and it’s not uncommon to find some real monsters chasing baitfish.
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MINNESOTA LAKES MARITIME MUSEUM EXPANDS
The Minnesota Lake Maritime Museum is expanding with the construction of
a new building. The new building will be approximately 5,500 square-feet and connect to the current structure on its north side. The new facility will provide a gallery for antique and classic inboard boats. The building will have humidity and temperature controls to properly house these types of boats. The octagon-shaped building will have a cupola, or small dome, and is designed to hold 12 boats. It will also be used to showcase traveling exhibits. Two such displays currently under consideration are an extensive Gar Wood collection and a rare collection of Western art. The museum is located about two hours northwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Alexandria and is open from May 15 through October 15 each year. Permanent exhibits include the history of resort hotels in the area, a Larson boats showcase and history, a classic wooden boats collection and the history of Alexandria Boat Works, a builder of wood boats. They also host the Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show, where owners can showcase their classic wooden vessels, as well as the Boats, Blues and BBQ events each summer. A capital campaign is underway to fund the expansion project and create a permanent fund for museum operations. mnlakesmaritime.org
ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GREAT LAKES RECREATIONAL BOATING According to the John Glenn Great Lakes Recreational Boating Report conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, the annual economic impact, both direct and indirect, of recreational boating on the Great Lakes is $9.4 billion. The figure includes $5.1 billion in sales and $1.8 billion in personal income. The study also estimates that 911,000 boaters visit the Great Lakes each year, supporting over 60,000 jobs. “This study clearly demonstrates that hundreds of thousands of recreational boaters come to the Great Lakes every year because the lakes are such a treasure, and they bring with them billions of dollars in economic activity and jobs,” said Michigan Senator Carl Levin. “Recreational boating is an important part of our economy in Michigan and around the Great Lakes and this study provides further support for federal funding to keep this economic engine running.” The report analyzes the economic impact of recreational boating by tracing spending fl ows throughout the region. Nearly one million registered boaters on the Great Lakes spend $2.44 billion each year on boating trips and $1.44 billion each year on boats, equipment and supplies. www.lre.usace.army.mil
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INDIANA ENFORCES EXCISE TAX Though it has been on the books for three years, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) only recently began enforcing an excise tax on boats. As a result, boaters whose boats are registered out of state but who permanently moor or store their vessels in Indiana will have to pay between $200 and $500 per year, depending on what the boat cost when purchased new. The tax does not affect transient boaters, as one can lawfully operate a vessel for up to 60 days on a nonresident registration. According to First Sergeant Theriac of the IDNR, new regulations are designed to make it easier for boaters to comply with the existing law. By requiring anyone with a boat-storage contract to pay, the new regulations are designed to eliminate the need for boaters to go through the complicated process of registering their boats. “People trying to comply couldn’t get a title,” said Theriac. “This eliminates the step of having to register the boat and get a title; all they have to do is pay the excise. It’s been law for three years. We’re just getting around to starting to enforce it.” Three hundred tickets have been issued to non-compliant boat owners so far. According to First Sergeant Theriac, people were warned beforehand. “We sent out letters first,” he said. “We gave them 40 days. Then they were issued citations. It’s not like we’re dropping a ticket on somebody; we’re giving them a heads up on it.” Some boaters have left Indiana marinas to avoid the tax. Milan Kruszynski, Director of the Hammond Port Authority, said that a group of about six boaters did leave the Hammond Marina due to the state’s enforcement of the tax at the end of last season. Most, however, complied. “It shouldn’t have caught boaters off guard,” said Kruszynski. “We’ve been telling our boaters about it for years. Those that understood what was going on, took care of it and they were OK. . . . Boaters figure out, ‘Well, it’s not really costing me that much.’ The big to do ends up being a big nothing. Some of it does go into the environmental fund for the DNR. So for Indiana, it becomes a win-win.”
NEW GREAT LAKES LABORATORY OPENS NOAA has opened a larger Great Lakes
her doctorate in physical oceanography
Environmental Research Laboratory
from the Naval Postgraduate School in
(GLERL) facility in Pittsfield Township,
Monterey, California.
Michigan, and Marie Colton has been selected as the acting director of the lab and acting leader of the NOAA Great Lakes regional team. GLERL focuses on Great Lakes issues, leading research on invasive species and lake levels. It was formed in 1974 and is one of NOAA’s seven research laboratories. The Ann Arbor area facility includes a field station in Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The new facility is 40,225 square-feet with modern wet and dry laboratories, conference facilities, a library, a marine instrumentation shop and office space. NOAA will lease the building for 20 years. Office and laboratory space will also be provided to partner organizations, including Michigan Sea Grant Extension, the Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystem Research, the International Association for Great
Colton, who has been with NOAA since
Lakes Research, the NOAA National
2005 as technical director of the National
Center of Excellence for Great Lakes
Ocean Service, has also held positions
and Human Health, the NOAA National
at NASA and with the U.S. Navy’s Office
Center for Research on Aquatic Invasive
of Naval Research. She holds bachelor’s
Species and the Great Lakes Habitat
and master’s degrees in physical
Restoration Office.
oceanography from the Florida Institute
noaa.gov
of Technology. In 1989, she received
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Fishing
FLW WALLEYE TOUR TO OPEN IN PORT CLINTON, OHIO The 2009
Yamaha” qualifications, they will also receive bonuses from
Walmart FLW
Evinrude or Yamaha.
Walleye Tour presented by Berkley opens April 15 to 18 in Port Clinton, Ohio, with restructured prizes. Top pro awards will remain $100,000 including bonuses for each qualifying contest, and $150,000 including bonuses in the championship. The 50thplace award has been raised to $3,000 in the Pro Division.
The top 50 pros and co-anglers in the Land O’Lakes Angler of the Year points standings will advance to the no-entryfee FLW Walleye Tour Championship. Additionally, pro and co-angler Land O’Lakes Angler of the Year winners will receive free entries for the 2010 season, while the top 100 pros and co-anglers will receive priority entry. The boater and co-angler points champions from the Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Heartland divisions of the Walmart FLW Walleye League will also qualify for the FLW Walleye Tour Championship, making a total field of 54 pros
As part of the lead up to next fall’s FLW Walleye Tour
and co-anglers.
Championship, three other qualifying contests will take
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place this summer. FLW Walleye Tour qualifiers are fourday, cumulative-weight events that begin on Wednesday and conclude on Saturday. Entry fees are $1,750 per tournament for pros and $400 per tournament for co-anglers. Entry dates will be released soon. Fields will consist of 150 boats for qualifying events. At the conclusion of the FLW Walleye Tour qualifiers, Ranger Boats will award the top three Ranger Cup points places. If the winners meet “Powered by E-Tec” or “Powered by
TWO LINES POSSIBLE IN MINNESOTA A bill pending in the Minnesota House would allow anglers
more times a fish is caught and released the more stress is
one line rigged with bait and a bobber and a second with a
put on its body, lessening its chances of survival.
spinner. Currently, Minnesota only allows two lines when in border waters or while ice fishing.
Those in favor of the bill believe it could mean more money for the state from additional stamp sales. Potentially,
A similar bill passed the House before, but was stopped
the extra revenue could reach $1 million per year if an
by the Senate. Some think allowing more lines per angler
additional $10 stamp was required for the second line.
would reduce the quality of fish in Minnesota waters. The
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DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS PROGRAM EXPANDS Following the enormous success of Stratos Boats’ 2X “Double Your Winnings” contingency program in 2008, the company recently announced the renewal of the program for the 2009 calendar year. Originally designed as a program to reward Stratos owners competing in bass tournaments, the 2009 contingency program will expand beyond those competitions and now also offers the same opportunities for increased tournament winnings to Stratos owners participating in walleye events. The program will run for the entire 2009 calendar year and will double tournament winnings from any qualified tournament up to $10,000 for registered Stratos anglers fishing out of a qualifying Stratos boat. The program is available to owners of 2007 through 2009 model Stratos boats through June 30, 2009. Beginning with the new model year for Stratos on July 1, 2009, eligible Stratos boats will be 2008-2010 models. The program makes no restrictions on individual model choice or motor pairings. With an ever-expanding list of qualified tournaments that already includes more than 274 events in 31 states and two Canadian provinces, this program allows Stratos owners to make even more money for tournament wins while competing close to home. There are no signup or membership dues necessary for participation in the program. To participate, just fill out an affidavit within 30 days of a first-place win in a qualified tournament to double your money, no matter how many qualified tournaments you win in a year. stratosboats.com
VAMPIRE FISH CONTROLLED WITH PHEROMONES Vampire fish, also known as sea lamprey, were accidentally
A single sea lamprey can consume 45 pounds of fish during
introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1800s after the Erie
its lifetime. Eventually, the adults return upstream to breed
Canal was completed, linking the lakes to New York. By 1940,
and die. Unlike salmon, though, they do not necessarily do
they had colonized thousands of streams and fishermen were
both in the same stream.
beginning to see the devastation. The ravaging parasite may not be able to outlast researchers’ latest trick: pheromones. A Michigan State University research team led by Weiming Li has created a laboratory version of male sea lamprey pheromones that is being used to trick ovulating females into swimming upstream into traps.
As part of a three-year, 20-stream plan, the research team released the synthetic pheromones from a trap placed in a stream where vampire fish breed. Once the females detected the scent, they swam vigorously to the source, becoming trapped. A larger experiment is being planned. msu.edu
This is the first attempt at controlling animal pests, other than insects, with pheromones. If successful, it could rid the Great Lakes of the parasite. Each year, $20 million are spent to keep the vampire fish from damaging the multibillion dollar Great Lakes recreational fishing industry through the use of pesticide dusting, the construction of barriers to block upstream migration and the release of sterile males to reduce breeding. The natural life cycle takes the vampire fish from birth in a stream to adulthood in the ocean. The creatures have circular jaws that can lock onto larger fish and then suck bodily fluids from the host fish, often killing it.
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Yacht Clubs
YACHT CLUB PROFILE: SAGINAW BAY YACHT CLUB
Saginaw Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) is located on the eastern shore of the Saginaw River, about one and a half miles from the Saginaw Bay. The club welcomes guests and enjoys reciprocity through the Interlake Yacht Club association and the American Registry of Yacht Clubs. The club has a long, rich history beginning with its inception in 1894, when William Jennison and 109 other charter members founded it as the Bay City Boating and Fishing Club. It is one of the oldest yacht clubs on the Great Lakes, with the first clubhouse opened in January 1895. In 1904 the club moved to its current location, where a new building was constructed. That building lasted until 1959, when construction on a newer building began. The grand opening for today’s current clubhouse was April 1960. Today, you’ll find a full-service restaurant and bar during the boating season. SBYC has a boat ramp and offers pump-out services and electricity at its docks. Each year, it hosts one or two open houses to invite prospective new members to learn about the club. Any member of another yacht club is welcome to dock at their club. Across the river is the Bay Harbor Marina. There you can find complete marine services, such as fuel services, storage and boat repair. saginawbayyachtclub.com Photos courtesy of Saginaw Bay Yacht Club
LANSING BOAT CLUB STAYS PUT The Lansing Boat Club has agreed to a one-year lease with the city of Lansing, Michigan, to stay at Grand River Park. The same lease was offered to the club last February, but the club rejected it, hoping for a five-year lease instead. Last year, members said signing a one-year lease would be the end of the club, because the club would have to worry about its lease renewal each year. In February 2008, the city sent an eviction notice that gave the club one month to vacate Grand River Park. According to City Attorney Brig Smith, the city had grounds to evict the club because they had been operating without a lease since 1997. Mayor Virg Bernero said the eviction was never about kicking out the boat club; it was about representing the taxpayers and determining a long-term use for the land. The club refused to leave and eventually the city took the Lansing Boat Club to court and prevailed. Members lobbied City Council for help, with some members in tears over the possibility that they would lose their club. The council passed a resolution asking that a “fair and equitable” lease be offered. The new lease stipulates that the Lansing Boat Club will rent space in Grand River Park from the city for a variable fee based upon the number of members. The club will also pass all slip rental fees, which have been increased to $200 for city residents and $400 for non-residents, over to the city.
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YC
APPLETON YACHT CLUB LIFE JACKET PROGRAM Appleton Yacht Club (AYC) is being included in BoatU.S.’s
loaner program last year, but it was not initiated due to a lack
nationally recognized life jacket loaner program for children.
of funding from BoatU.S. The fire department expects to assist
The program is designed to achieve a simple goal: ensure
the yacht club with implementing the program this year by
children are safe while out on the water.
contributing to boater education efforts.
To borrow a jacket, boaters simply have to visit AYC’s
The BoatU.S. loaner program provides planning and publicity
clubhouse. Boaters who borrow jackets are not required
support, in addition to giving each participating site up to 15
to stay on the Fox River or Lake Winnebago; they can use
new child life jackets that are replaceable if damaged or lost.
them anywhere.
The program has nearly 90,000 life jackets on loan each year.
Since 2002, a U.S. Coast Guard rule has
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required children younger than 13 to wear properly fitted and sized life jackets while on federal waters. Wisconsin has legislation pending in the state legislature that would require children to wear life jackets. As part of the program, AYC has received 10 new jackets. Appleton Yacht Club and the Appleton Fire Department developed and ran the
GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB MEETS OPPOSITION A plan by the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) to expand its harbor, creating a second entrance into Lake St. Clair, has lakeside residents and boaters at odds. The project would shield vessels from incoming waves and allow boaters to avoid a failing drawbridge, while also diminishing traffic overflow that is caused by the single opening. There are many safety issues facing the harbor now because of the oneopening design and the drawbridge. A second entrance would allow all boaters beyond the drawbridge to avoid it altogether. Opponents contend the extension would disrupt the natural flow of water, destroy wildlife and further decrease lakeside property values. Lakeside property owners suggest silt and other residue already builds up on their property because of the harbor, and they fear that the harbor changes would increase the problem. The project would need approval from Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Army Corps of Engineers. A larger project that called for a 14-acre expansion was rejected 10 years ago when residents learned that taxes could have been used to foot some of the projected $18 million bill. gpyc.org
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ADDITIONAL BREAKWATER AT LUDINGTON MUNICIPAL MARINA
Marinas
The City of Ludington, Michigan, is planning to add 850 feet of broadside transient dockage alongside a steel sheet pile wall with an eight-foot concrete walkway at the Loomis Street boat launch. The City Council has approved the firm of Prein and Newhoff to do the project’s necessary engineering work. Breakwater rocks will be added at a northeast angle to the current Loomis Street breakwater, bringing the entire structure to 1,040 feet in length. The new dock will include 28 slips built to accommodate 30-foot boats and will have electricity, water and cable TV hookups. Three public gathering spaces will also be created, one at each end and one in the middle of the dock. Both projects will be under way at the same time so that rocks removed from the marina can be used in the breakwater construction as a cost-saving measure. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the city a grant that will cover 50% of the approximately $950,000 cost of the dock. The projects will begin this spring and be completed by September 21, 2009. www.ludington.mi.us/departments/marina
PETOSKEY MARINA EXPANSION ONE STEP CLOSER The Petoskey City Council has approved matching a $848,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to expand the Petoskey Marina. Funds would come from bond sales, rather than from a tax. The entire project is expected to cost $2.1 million. Construction will add a fourth pier to the marina between the diversion wall at Bear River and the wooden pier where fuel pumps are located. The new pier would measure 600 feet long and add 44 slips and three broadside moorings. About half of the slips would be for seasonal boaters, reducing the length of the current waiting list. The other half would be for transient use, allowing more vessels to dock during the often-full summer months. Also included in the project are plans to move an existing shelter to the easternmost pier and to expand a service building to allow for larger restrooms and showers. The project cannot go forward until the MDNR gives final approval of the grant funds. A final engineering study also needs to be completed. If all the requirements are met quickly, the project could begin as soon as this fall and be completed within one year. The expansion is the final major part of the city’s master plan for Bayfront Park, which has been developing since the early 1980s. ci.petoskey.mi.us
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REDESIGNED PORT OF ROCHESTER MARINA The city of Rochester, New York, has released a refreshing
The projected costs of the first phase are $15.9 million,
design for the planned redevelopment of the Port of
and the second phase is estimated to be an additional $9.3
Rochester. The plan includes a kidney-shaped marina with
million. The project is not planned to begin for several years.
residential and commercial buildings curving around the water. The project would be on the west bank of the Genesee River, south of Corrigan Street.
The public has been concerned with parking and public access. Parking will be kept to the north of the marina, but as a result the area will lose about 260 parking spaces. Some are
The project would be completed in two phases. The first
concerned that this could cause problems, especially during
would include development of a 70-slip marina with private
festivals and concerts. A public walkway is planned to circle
residences along Lake Avenue. The second phase would
the marina and lead to Ontario Beach Park, and open spaces
expand the marina by as many as 120 slips and add more
will be included at the north and south ends of the marina.
residential development. Several slips will be large enough
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for boats up to 70-feet in length. At least 280 residential units are expected.
GRAND HAVEN MARINA REACHES SECOND PHASE photo credit to Michael Evens
depths and barrier-free access. Additionally, a more energy-efficient ice-prevention system will be put in place around the docks. Phase one was completed last year. It focused on replacing the marina’s 31 fixed docks, which were deteriorating from more than 35 years of use. Phase two is expected to start after the 2010 boating season and should be completed before the 2011 season. The cost of the project
The Grand Haven City Council has approved the second phase of Grand Haven Municipal Marina’s nearly $2 million
will be split between the city and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
dock project. The second phase includes removing rocks and
In an effort to continue restoration on the waterfront, the city
bringing the walkway in along the 40 floating docks.
approved renovations to the Riverview Shops restrooms on
Safety has been an issue because boats routinely hit the docks and rocks during strong fall currents. The project will also bring the marina up to current standards for slip widths,
Harbor Drive. Plans to remodel the Chinook Pier buildings are also being considered. grandhaven.org
NORTH POINT MARINA CELEBRATES 20TH North Point Marina begins the 2009 boating season celebrating its 20th year as the largest marina on the Great Lakes. North Point Marina is located in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, located just 50 miles north of Chicago. In celebrating its 20th anniversary, slip fees will be the same as last season’s. Slip fees are all inclusive, including electricity/ water, cable TV, dock locker, pump outs, restricted parking and five private bathhouses. Three of the bathhouses also include private laundry rooms. Slip fees range from $2,000 for a 30-foot vessel to $4,800 for a 60-foot boat. Roger Mellem, the marina’s harbor master said, “We look forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary with our slipholders. We will be holding several events with the grand celebration on National Marina Day/Venetian Festival on August 8, 2009.”
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Cruising
ANNUAL BVI SPRING REGATTA AND SAILING FESTIVAL The BVI Spring Regatta, which will be held from March 30 to April 5, is the one Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone who attends. Race, cruise, practice or just come to party. The weeklong BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival makes its way throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay, Tortola, the Sailing Festival races up the Sir Frances Drake Channel to the Bitter End Yacht Club. After the warmup, the BVI Spring Regatta kicks off three days of some of the best racing in the Caribbean. Only the best will take home the Gold and the Glory, along with great stories and experiences that keep sailors coming back year after year. Participants can compete in the entire seven-day BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, just the four-day festival, or the three-day regatta. bvispringregatta.org
photo credit: Todd VanSickle
ATLANTIC CUP BRINGS WINTER CRUISERS HOME The Cruising Rally Association’s Atlantic Cup Rally will depart from Tortola, BVI on May 3 and will finish in Bermuda four to five days later. The Atlantic Cup is the companion rally to November’s Caribbean 1500 and offers the opportunity for returning cruisers to enjoy the camaraderie, competition and adventure of an 850-mile rally. Pre-start festivities and skipper briefings will begin on May 1. The Atlantic Cup is open to sailors with well-founded offshore boats that are at least 38 feet long and have crews of two or more. It is not limited to veterans of other Cruising Rally Association events. Skippers may elect to join the Cruising Class or the Rally Class for the event. Boats in the Cruising Class are not scored and participate to enjoy the adventure and camaraderie of cruising-in-company. Boats sailing in the Rally Class will be assigned PHRF handicaps and will compete in several classes. Awards for Rally Class participants will be presented in Bermuda. Satellite transponders are mounted on each boat and send positions to the Cruising Rally Association website. The Cruising Rally Association rallies retain some of the competitive elements of traditional sailboat races, but offer social, educational and technological enhancements that broaden the appeal of the event to couples and families, as well as racers—both experienced and novice. carib1500.com
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and have access to the entire Synchrony fleet of premium
Jacuzzi and bar.
yachts that are fully crewed and maintained. The company manages, maintains, crews and operates the yachts, freeing Synchrony owners from the typical burdens associated with a fully owned private yacht. Concierge and service teams are always on hand to plan all elements of the yachting experience, including cruising schedules, trip logistics and culinary experiences. Owners have access to the yachts for up to six weeks per year. Synchrony provides the same access as fully owned
Research shows that most yacht owners use their yachts between five and six weeks per year. And on average, a fully equipped 120- to 130-foot yacht costs $1.4 million per year to maintain (excluding trip expenses and provisions). By contrast, Synchrony owners enjoy similar usage and access at a significantly lower cost. Synchrony Luxury Yacht Partnership is currently accepting new owners. synchronyyachts.com
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National
DORAL VENEZIA WINS 2009 DESIGN AWARD
Doral International Incorporated has received the Trailer Boats Excellence in Design Award for 2009 for the Venezia during a presentation at the Miami International Boat Show. The Venezia was launched in 2008 as the “next generation” of the Doral family of luxury cruisers. The boat features many luxuries sought after by North American boaters with European flair in style and design. With a 9’4” beam, the Venezia is the widest cruiser in its class and offers more space and an extremely stable ride. “We would also like to thank you for pushing the envelope for boat design,” stated Ron Eldridge, editor of Trailer Boats Magazine. “It is this kind of vision and risk-taking that the Trailer Boats Excellence in Design Awards program is intended to recognize.” doralboat.com
TAX BENEFITS FOR BOATERS Tax deductions may be available
deduction. In addition, to take the
a 1098 form to take this deduction.
on 2008 federal income taxes for
state sales tax deduction, the boat
They may contact their lender for
recreational boaters who paid state
purchase sales tax must be applied
the amount of interest paid and the
sales tax on a boat purchase or for
at the state’s general sales tax rate
lender’s tax ID number, both to be
those who secured a bank loan to
and tax returns must be itemized.
entered on tax forms.
finance a boat.
The boat loan deduction applies to
Unfortunately for those boat owners
The sales tax deduction is available
owners who secured a boat loan and
who fall under the Alternative
to boat owners who paid substantial
paid mortgage interest. Taxpayers
Minimum Tax, these deductions are
state sales tax on a new or used boat
are allowed to use the second home
not available. Boaters are urged to
purchase last year. Boaters must
mortgage interest deduction on a
contact tax preparers or financial
choose either the states sales tax
boat that has a galley, a head and
advisors for more information.
deduction or the state income tax
sleeping birth. Lenders do not need
irs.gov
CHANGES TO CROSS-BORDER DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. WHTI was implemented for air travelers in January 2007. On June 1, 2009, travelers will be required to present a valid, acceptable document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. by land or sea. Most Canadian travelers already have a passport, which is a WHTI-compliant document. There are three other valid documents that the United States Customs and Border Patrol will accept at land and seaports from Canadian citizens entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. They are the provincially issued enhanced driver’s licenses and NEXUS and FAST trusted traveler program cards that utilize radio-frequency identification technology. knowyourborder.gov
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SAVING, NOT JUNKING, BOATS Some people want to junk old boats, while others want to save them. Bone Yard Boats is where those two types meet. Bone Yard Boats was originally founded in 1996 by Virginia “Ginger” Marshall Martus. She started with flyers sent to her friends in an effort to save an old wooden boat from destruction. Today, the newsletter has an international audience. David Irving took over the operation in 2005, after learning of Ginger’s effort. Until then, she was creating the newsletter on her typewriter and maintaining a database of subscribers on index cards. David added a little technology but managed to keep the mission exactly the same: to “help save old boats.” David does everything for the website and newsletter himself, while earning nothing from any boat sales. He enjoys saving the old boats because he believes that though modern boats may be perfectly built, most totally lack nautical charm. Listing a boat costs nothing with a four-issue subscription of $19.95. Each issue features about 50 boats selling for less than $10,000, most of which are being offered for free. The last issue included a 1947 Chris Craft 36 and 1953 Matthews Deluxe Sedan 41. bonyardboats.com
TOHATSU OFFERING EXTENDED FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTIES Tohatsu America Corporation has announced that they are offering extended five-year limited warranties on any new, unregistered 2008-09 model ranging from 25 hp to 115 hp that is sold between January 1 and April 15, 2009 at no cost to the consumer or dealer. The warranty will extend the third year coverage from Tohatsu’s standard warranty. The following major components will be covered: powerhead, exhaust system, bracket assembly, power trim and tilt assembly, fuel and oil pump assembly, lower unit assembly and ignition systems. On TLDI Direct Injection models, coverage will include the above, as well as any TLDI technology-related components such as air rail, air/fuel injectors, air/fuel regulators, vapor separator, fuel feed pump, throttle position sensor, ECU, air compressor, water temperature sensor and crank position sensor. Motors must be registered by April 30, 2009. Motors used in commercial, government, guide or racing applications are not eligible. Tohatsu America Corporation is the distributor of Tohatsu and Nissan Marine outboard motors in the U.S. and Canada. tohatsu.com
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Sailing
MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER WINS NATIONAL AWARD
The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center (MCSC), located at McKinley Marina in the heart of Veteran’s Park, has been awarded the 2008 Outstanding Outreach & Inclusion Award by the US Sailing Association, the national governing board of sailing, under the aegis of the Amateur Sports Act. The Outstanding Outreach and Inclusion Award is given to recognize notable contributions a community-based sailing center makes to identify and include people in programs who normally have no access to sailing. One of the cornerstones of MCSC’s service to all of southeastern Wisconsin is its adaptive sailing program. With the help of hydraulic lifts, a floating dock and specially equipped boats, MCSC enables persons with disabilities to experience the freedom of movement in a sailboat. In addition to its adaptive sailing, MCSC was recognized for its outstanding youth programs. MCSC teaches hundreds of adults and children to sail on the waters of Lake Michigan. Residents from the greater Milwaukee area turn to MCSC for lessons, sailing advice and hands-on sailing experiences. For many MCSC students, the lessons learned from sailing go beyond the boat—young students discover they can not only steer a sailboat in the right direction, but their lives as well. MCSC’s youth outreach programs are targeted at Milwaukee’s urban and minority youth, and need-based scholarships are available to ensure that those interested have the opportunity to participate. Each year the Sailing Center turns away many who could learn from what learning to sail and Lake Michigan can teach because the facility is pushed to capacity. This spring MCSC is planning to break ground on a new expanded facility that will include an administrative building with two classrooms, offices and a 110-person capacity community room. The new campus will also include a three-bay maintenance building that will enable MCSC to service its fleet of nearly 80 boats. sailingcenter.org
ATHLETES SELECTED FOR TWO NEW US YOUTH SAILING TEAMS Thirty-five youth sailors have been selected for the newly-
girls) classes, who were born after January 1, 1991. The U23
launched US Sailing Team – Under 18 (U18) and US Sailing
team consists of the top sailors born after January 1, 1986 in
Team – Under 23 (U23). These talented athletes have been
each of the Laser (men) and Laser Radial (women) classes.
identified as future Olympic prospects, and US SAILING is
As a long-time supporter of youth racing, LaserPerformance
dedicated to guiding them from youth programs to the U.S.
is an official sponsor of both teams.
Olympic Sailing Program. US SAILING will provide both teams with elite-level coaching, as well as educational, administrative and logistical support throughout the year. The U18 team includes the top sailors in the Laser Radial (boys), Laser Radial (girls), 29er (open) and I420 (boys or
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Included on the U18 boys team are two sailors from the Great Lakes, Mitchell Kiss of Holland, Michigan, and Drew Shea of Wilmette, Illinois.
SAILING CENTER PLANNED FOR SHEBOYGAN The Common Council of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has granted the non-profit group Sail Sheboygan a 99-year lease on property near the Harbor Centre Marina and Photo by Aero-Metric, Inc.
the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Sail Sheboygan was formed in 2004 to promote national and international sailing competition and education and was instrumental in bringing the 2010
Planned improvements on the leased property, which will
U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship to the city.
be paid by Sail Sheboygan, include paving the location,
Last year the city was designated as a U.S. Sailing Center
the construction of a new seawall and the addition of a
by the U.S. Sailing Association.
crane to launch boats.
Sail Sheboygan plans to construct a sailing center on the
A community sailing program will allow people in
location, which also will be used by the Sheboygan Youth
the vicinity to participate in sailing without having
Sailing Club as a launch site for its youth and public
to purchase a boat. The Youth Sailing Club seeks
sailing courses, as well as sailing races. The center will
to introduce young people to the world of sailing,
also have sailboats that can be rented.
regardless of their financial circumstances.
SITES SELECTED FOR 2010 LIGHTNING CLASS NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS The International Lightning Class Association has announced the selection of Toms River Yacht Club and Metedeconk River Yacht Club as hosts for the 2010 North American Championships. The Women’s, Juniors’ and Masters’ North American Championships will be held August 4 to 6, 2010 at Metedeconk River Yacht Club in Brick, New Jersey. More than 50 teams are expected for the three days of racing on Barnegat Bay. The racing will take place on the Green Island Course, where the Lightning Class 1978 Junior North Americans, the 1984 and 1996 Youth Worlds and the 2003 Pan Am Trials were held. The Lightning Class Masters’ event typically sees 25 teams of experienced, intense competitors, including many North American and World Champions. The Lightning Class North American Championships, which will be held on August 9 to 13, 2010 at Toms River Yacht Club, Toms River, New Jersey, could see up to 100 boats involved in the competition. This will be the North American qualifying event for the 2011 World Championships in Buzio, Brazil. This summer the Toms River Yacht Club will host the Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship Regatta on July 25 and 26. This will be an opportunity for competitors to experience the conditions and “tune-up” for the Championship regatta in 2010. lightningclass.org
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NEW BOATS
G-CAT S G-CAT
36 POWERCAT
The 2008 G-Cat 36 thrusts a new generation of catamaran owners into the future in style, comfort and efficiency.
Photos by David Monroe
Fuel efficiency and smoothness of ride are achieved with a hull design that produces less turbulence and drag than any planing hull. The deep-V and sharp entry over the full length of the hulls slice through waves, minimizing energy wasted and providing a smooth ride. Dual engines provide excellent performance and extraordinary fuel economy. Inside is an enclosed cockpit design that accommodates six people comfortably, with enough headroom to satisfy even the tallest of boaters. Custom-designed interior features and optimized use of interior space allow for comfortable cruising and enjoyable socializing. The quality, attention to detail and decorating options make the 36 PowerCat truly “A Different Breed of Cat.” Presently equipped with two Evinrude 90 HP ETEC®-Twins, the G-Cat 36 PowerCat will also be available with two electric engines. In addition, G-Cat Multihulls, LLC, is proud that the G-Cat 36 PowerCat has been built to be environmentally friendly and will also play a humanitarian role, as the company will donate a portion of its profits to Morningstar Fisherman, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in third world countries. g-catmultihulls.com
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STRATOS
STRATOS 486 SF
Designed to maximize style, performance, comfort and value, the Stratos 486 SF is the ideal choice for family fun on the water. At 18 feet 6 inches long and rated for a maximum 150 horsepower, the deep-sided 486 SF is built for a wide variety of fishing and family water sports.
With loads of lockable storage, the huge center compartment handles skis, wakeboards and other gear, while the spacious forward casting deck has even more room for life jackets, rods, tackle and everything else you need for a day of adventure on the water. Standard features include performance instrumentation, fishfinder electronics, a Minn Kota速 55-pound trolling motor, aerated livewell, retractable boarding ladder and a flush-mounted Sirius Satellite capable AM/FM CD stereo system with speakers. The Stratos 486 SF packs fun, freedom and excitement at a special 25th anniversary price of $26,995, which includes a fully rigged boat, motor and single-axle trailer with brakes. stratosboats.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
HOV POD The Hov Pod’s hull design utilizes High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which is very light, very strong, impact-resistant and extremely buoyant. A quick flick of the steering handles can effect a 180° turn or a 360° or 720° spin. The Hov Pod can be fitted with four-stroke or two-stroke engines, and there are waterproof storage areas to stow camping equipment, GPS, VHF radios and your catch. The craft also can be used for tenders or rescue craft that can approach places other craft and people cannot reach, The three-seater Hov Pod hovers on a cushion or air, so it can “fly” at an average height of 8 inches above the surface at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. There is no propeller to get damaged by submerged rocks, so you can gain access
such as winter ice-bound island homes, shallow rivers or deserted islands surrounded by coral reefs. With no propeller to disturb marine life, they are also eco-friendly. hovpod.com
to virgin fishing areas.
TRAVELER AND EXPLORER ELECTRIC MOTORS SolidNav has introduced two electric motors for sailboats and small watercraft: the SolidNav Traveler™ and the SolidNav Explorer™. The Explorer is the first massproduced electric engine solution for sailboats. Equivalent to a 24-hp
mounting system is used with existing controls, and a flex bracket system allows alignment in almost any existing engine compartment. The Explorer sells for $4,995, which includes the engine and mounting system. The Traveler has been designed for sailboats, pontoon boats and small watercraft. Weighing
diesel engine, the Explorer is 100 percent
less than 60 pounds, the Traveler is an ideal
battery powered. Optimized for efficient
engine solution for small watercraft motoring.
cruising, it provides the power for up to a
With a long shaft and remote engine control, it
33-foot sailboat. The powerful 4kW sparkless drive provides a safe, clean alternative to fossil fuel usage in one convenient drop-in package. An industry-first common cable
makes docking enjoyable without the concern of lethal oil sheens and clouds of foul smelling fumes. The motor retails for $2,499. solidnav.com
MARINE MAGELLAN INSIGHT SECURITY SYSTEM Marine Magellan Insight is a unique
report alarms with a voice message,
wireless security, monitoring and
email and/or SMS text message and
surveillance system with GPS satellite
allow owners to view live video feeds
tracking.
off the boat.
Connected to the internet through the
Owners have a personalized,
Ericsson W25 or the Tellular SX7T,
password-protected web page to view
Insight provides complete access to a
live images from onboard cameras and
boat from any computer with Internet
archived footage from triggered events.
access or through a web-enabled
(The Insight DVR adds the ability to
mobile phone. The system has full GPS
record and store 30 days of video from
tracking through the new Inmarsat
four onboard cameras.) The page also
IsatM2M network and will report alarm
displays vessel status, alarms that have
notifications from anywhere in the world.
occurred and a complete history of
When in wireless range, the Insight will
events. Onboard security can be armed
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or disarmed, and AC/DC accessories can be controlled remotely via the Internet connection. paradoxmarine.com // (954) 565-9898
AUTOTETHER The Autotether boating safety device is an
Autotether can be transferred from boat to
unobtrusive wireless unit that clips into the ignition
boat with the proper clip. It also can
switch. It operates via a transmitter that sends
be used to monitor a water skier
radio waves to a receiver connected to the boat’s
or a tuber with the alarm
ignition. When the sensor is submerged in water,
only and not shut off the
the signal between the transmitter and the receiver
boat if he or she goes in
is instantly broken, and Autotether activates the
the water.
ignition kill switch.
The kit includes one ignition
The unit can accommodate a total of four wireless
switch clip, one transmitter, two
sensors. Any passenger wearing the sensor who
personal sensors and two AAA
falls overboard will signal the boat to stop with the
batteries and costs $295. Additional
sound of an alarm. For added safety, should the
personal sensors cost $69 apiece.
operator or a passenger notice a potential danger, the red alert button located on the sensor can be
autotether.com // (888) 593-4181
pushed to sound an alarm and stop the boat.
ULTRA ANCHOR
The Ultra Anchor from Quickline has a unique, rugged and strong design that features a very low center of gravity that ensures it consistently lands upright
on the seafloor. Its pointed, curved tip,
the more deeply the anchor digs in.
hollow shank and lead-filled concave
The Ultra Anchor is also an eco-friendly
base allows it to set in virtually all
solution; typically setting within its own
bottom conditions, penetrating even the
length, it reduces bottom environment
toughest surfaces quickly and ensuring
impact, and its high polished surface
extra-strong holding power.
resists mud and debris sticking.
The anchor is rust resistant and its
The Ultra Anchor is available in 15 sizes
fully enclosed lead base eliminates
ranging from 18 to 440 pounds and has
any electrolysis issues and concerns.
a retail price range of $900 to $15,000.
The anchor’s anti-foul bar ensures that
Additional sizes are manufactured to
the anchor rode will not tangle on the
order.
shank or dislodge the anchor from its set position. The harder the rode pulls,
quickline.us // (714) 843-6964
SLIPKNOT ROPE STOP SlipKnot™ adjustable rope stop is an egg-shaped device that can be used to create a knot, grip, stop or spacer. SlipKnot is molded from weather-resistant nylon, has ribbed construction for a sure grip and can be used with braided or stranded lines to create a secure but easily adjustable knot or stop. Featuring three sizes that fi t 3/8-inch, 7/16-inch and 1/2-inch rope, they come in clear plastic clamshell three-packs of each size and an assortment of all sizes. Designed to feed a rope through it or disassemble and attach in the middle of an existing rope, SlipKnot grips by holding one side and twisting the other. An internal mechanism (patent pending) grips the line with up to 200 pounds of holding power, depending upon the rope’s construction. They are offered in three colors: orange, safety yellow and marine blue. A three-pack of Stafford’s SlipKnot sells for a suggested retail price of $24.95. staffordslipknot.com
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BOAT CARE & FEEDING
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Rhino Hide’s High Bond Acrylic Transfer
PVC, metal and wood. The acrylic
Expanding and contracting with
Tape (HiBATT) permanently adheres
adhesive is particularly effective with
the substrate, HiBATT is durable,
to countless surfaces, including
plastic sheeting, carpeting, flooring
flexible and won’t crack, become
polyethylene and polypropylene film,
and signs.
brittle or shrink.
The two-sided sealing and bonding
The 108-foot roll comes in widths of
scrim tape is like spray glue on a roll
1 inch and 3.5 inches. The 1-inch
without volatile organic compounds
version is packaged two rolls per case,
and sticky overspray. Supplied on a
while the 3.5-inch tape is single boxed.
natural, siliconized paper release liner, HiBATT has excellent tack and high adhesive strength. It is also resistant to
Suggested retail prices start at $14.95. rhinohide.com // (866) 347-4466
temperature fluctuations, UV damage, aging and water vapor.
TERMINAL INSULATORS Marine industry standards require ungrounded, continuously-
Offered in black or red, as well as
energized terminals or studs to be protected with a boot,
12 additional special-order colors,
cap or other shield. These requirements can be met
the heavy-duty insulators have a tensile strength of 1,100 PSI and
with the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators
elongation of 410 percent. They
from VTE Inc.
resist brittleness to -40°F and
Ideal for inverters, starters, windlasses,
are self-extinguishing.
chargers and other high-energy connections,
The 200 Series Terminal Insulators
the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators are manufactured from high-quality PVC with a 194°F
have a suggested retail prices starting at $0.48. For quantities
temperature rating and are resistant to gasoline and
of 100 to 249, the prices start at $0.30. Commercial quantity
oil. Available in sizes ranging from 12 to 34 mm terminal
discounts are available.
outside diameter, they can handle 18-4/0 gauge cable. For longer terminals, the series also come in an extended version.
vteworld.com // (800) 527-9256
PREVENT MOLD WITH SIMPLE DEVICE Air-Dryr uses heat and
Air-Dryr. As warmed air rises, cooler damp air is drawn into
natural convection
the unit, where it too is heated.
to keep air dry and prevent mold. With no components to cause sparking, it is
thermostat. A thermal cut-off turns the unit off should air flow be impeded.
safe for boat cabins,
The Air-Dryr 500 handles up to 500 cubic feet, draws 0.6
v-berths, engine
amps, 130W and measures 14 inches (L) by 5 inches (W) by
rooms and bilges.
4.5 inches (H). It retails for $57.99. The Air-Dryr 1000 handles
The unit is placed on the floor and plugs into a 110/120V outlet. Air is heated above dew point to hold moisture in suspension and is then released through the top vents of
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Silent and economical, the unit has no switch, fan or
up to 1,000 cubic feet, draws 1.1 amps, 130W, measures 13.5 inches in diameter, stands 4.25 inches high and costs $67.99. davisnet.com // (510) 732-9229
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PORTSIDE READING
The Sailor from Gibraltar Disaffected, bored with his
Ministry behind forever, he
kind of conflicted voyaging
career at the French Colonial
joins the crew of the Gibraltar,
is familiar to many boaters,
Ministry (where he has copied
a yacht captained by Anna, a
and Duras describes it in all
out birth and death certificates
beautiful American in perpetual
its complexity and beauty. In
for eight years), and disgusted
search of her sometime lover, a
one characteristically precise
by a mistress whose vapid
young man known only as the
passage, she writes, “The sea
optimism arouses his most
“Sailor from Gibraltar.”
was smooth and warm. The
violent misogyny, the narrator of The Sailor from Gibraltar By Marguerite Duras
finds himself at the point of complete breakdown while vacationing in Florence. After leaving his mistress and the
Though confronted with the loneliness and boredom of life aboard, captain and crew continue to pursue the passion for which they first set sail. This
ship cut through it like a blade through ripe fruit.” Readers will move through this compelling novel just as effortlessly. Open Letter Books // $12.95
Freighters of Manitowoc Freighters of Manitowoc
the 20th century in Manitowoc,
your eyes through pictorial
chronicles the building of
there were more than 18
chronologies from keel
freight carrying vessels
builders in the second half
blocks through launch, final
in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
of the 19th century that built
fit-out and delivery. As you
Manitowoc was a tiny frontier
an amazing number of ships.
follow from ship to ship and
town in the 1840s with a river
Read about the builders
builder to builder, shipbuilding
entrance on the western shore
themselves, the vessels they
becomes the spirit of the city.
of Lake Michigan. From these
built, their yards and how
small beginnings, it grew to
their businesses interrelated
build and deliver the largest
with the town, the river, the
vessels on all of the Great
lake and other waterways of
Lakes of the time.
the world. You will view the
produced freight vessels in
see freighters built before
By Tom Wenstadt
ship but also paints a time-
construction technology and
principal shipyard that
this book not only serves as a reference for details of each
evolution of ship design and
While there was only one
Packed with 519 photographs,
lapse story of the evolution of the industry in Manitowoc. Authorhouse // $17.97
Ice!
By Tristan Jones
When Tristan Jones was
Jones spent two winters full
Widely regarded as one of the
discharged from the Navy and
of continuous suspense and
best-known small-boat sailors
told he was physically unfit
danger in this bleak polar
and writers of our times, Jones
for seagoing, he got hold of a
region. He was trapped by
tells the unforgettable story of
small craft, Cresswell, which he
violent snowstorms, attacked
this adventurous voyage and
converted to a cruising ketch,
by a ravenous polar bear and
his harrowing survival.
and started sailing. Then,
marooned on an ice pack in
determined to sail farther north
the Arctic Ocean, all the while
than anyone else, Jones set
grappling with loneliness
out from Iceland, accompanied
and despair, plus dwindling
only by Nelson, the one-eyed,
supplies. Finally, when the ice
three-legged dog he had
shifted, crushing Cresswell like
inherited.
a matchbox, Jones had to deal with possible death.
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Sheridan House // $16.95
A deadly fish disease is on the move... HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF VHS Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) is a serious disease of fresh and saltwater fish recently found in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. VHS spreads when infected fish and water are moved into unexposed lakes and rivers. You Can Help Stop the Spread • Thoroughly clean and dry fishing equipment, bait buckets, boats, and trailers before using them again. • Empty all water from equipment before transporting. • Remove all mud, plants, and aquatic life from equipment. • Do not move fish or plants from one body of water to another. • Do not introduce fish of an unknown health status into populations of farmed fish.
New Web Site!
Learn more about VHS and what you can do to help: www.FocusOnFishHealth.org United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
BOATKEEPER
Plug Into Fire Safety By John Strong, Principal Surveyor ACE Recreational Marine Insurance®
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS TO HELP REDUCE FIRE RISKS.
As pleasure boats have become more complex, onboard electrical safety has become more important. Although this may be something boaters don’t think about very often, here is a critical thought to consider: A major percentage of fires on pleasure boats are electrical in origin. A likely place an electrical fire can start is at the boat’s inlet receptacle. The inlet receptacle is the fixture on the side of the boat, with the hinged cap, where you connect the shore power cable. Since it is often exposed to the elements, the inlet receptacle’s condition can deteriorate. The receptacle can be damaged in a number of ways, including the simple action of plugging the cord into it. Over the years, the clips in the cord that contact the prongs in the receptacle wear out, which can result in a loose connection. If the cord end feels loose when you plug into the receptacle, it may be time to buy a new cord. If the receptacle is in a location where it gets wet, corrosion often occurs, especially if the locking ring on the cord end is missing, or if it isn’t properly attached to the receptacle. If rain, salt water or washdown water gets into the connection, the metal parts will corrode and that corrosion will cause resistance, which results in heat that can melt the insulation and lead to a disastrous fire. That locking ring is important. If your cord doesn’t have one, get one and use it! If you can’t find a ring for your cord, get a new cord. You can’t depend on circuit breakers to provide protection against this kind of damage. A corroded, loose, worn-out receptacle can generate enough heat to start a fire with very little current flowing. In one case, where a receptacle fire destroyed a nice 44-foot motor yacht, the cord and fixture PHOTO’S COURTESY OF HUBBELL MARINE
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AN ELECTICAL FIRE CAN START IS AT THE BOAT’S INLET RECEPTACLE. THE INLET RECEPTACLE IS THE FIXTURE ON THE SIDE OF THE BOAT. were part of a standard 30-amp shore power connection,
For more fire prevention tips, get a free Fire Extinguisher
and only 12 amps were actually flowing at the time of the
brochure from ACE Recreational Marine Insurance at
fire—less than half the rating of the breakers on the boat
acemarineinsurance.com. Click on the Safety & Loss
and on the dock!
Prevention link, then click on “Fire Extinguishers” to
How can a boater protect against this type of risk? The
download and print a copy.
first, and most important, step is inspection. Every time
Fire aboard a boat, especially in a crowded marina with
you unplug and plug in your boat, take a good look at the
covered moorage, can result in an enormous disaster.
inside of the receptacle, under the cap. The three prongs
Vessels, marina property and lives are all at risk. Do your
protrude from a plastic base, and in most newer boats, the
part to keep your boat safe, and your marina’s management
base is white. If a prong has been overheating, the plastic
will thank you for it. In fact, many marinas are establishing
around the base of the prong will discolor from the heat,
electrical safety and inspection programs. Good for them!
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