November/December 2009 by GL Boating

Vicem Yachts

Historical Hampton Boatingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future Insurance Shopping December 2009 Display until Jan. 15, 2010 $4.95US $4.95CAN

FREE Boat Ad

p55 25274 56691

greatlakesboating.com

Only five more months...

And Foremost. For You. the waves you ride. ®

Summer may seem like a long way off but now is a great time to get ready! Foremost knows boat insurance and more. RVs, motorcycles, ATVs – chances are that however you get outdoors, Foremost has an insurance program that ﬁts you. Foremost offers coverages that are important to outdoor enthusiasts, competitive rates and money-saving discounts. ®

Go to Foremost.com to learn more and ﬁnd an agent near you. Or, call 1-800-237-2060 and mention Customer Priority Number M089, for a no-obligation estimate.

Go ahead. Get outdoors.

“Foremost” and the “F” logo are registered trademarks of Foremost Corporation of America, 5600 Beech Tree Lane, Caledonia, MI 49316. ©2009, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., all photos used with permission. All rights reserved. 9002213 10/09

Bo a te l S to r a ge S yste m by:

Golden Giant, Inc. www.goldengiantmarina.com

1.800.828.1209

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

so relentlessly shared to keep boating sustainable and growing as it is today.

A NEW BEGINNING This year is coming to an end and what a year it has been. The economy continues to affect the boating industry: boat shows are downsized and some have been canceled. Some boaters cannot afford to keep their boats. There is no way to gloss over the hard times, and the doom and gloom does not seem to be over yet. We commend our loyal readers for sticking it out with us. Your support is what it takes to survive difficult times like these. In spite of it all, Great Lakes Boating pledges to continue to bring you the most accurate, timely, relevant news about boating on the Great Lakes. You can count on us to remain the one and only freshwater boating publication where boaters come for news. In this issue, we take a look at the Turkish boat builder Vicem Yachts. Each yacht they make is a custom creation that incorporates innovative composite construction techniques and the customer’s specific requests with classic designs. Take a trip with us to Hampton, Virginia, where you’ll find a lot of American history, from Civil War sites to pirate lore. The region is also home to one of the best saltwater fisheries in the world. Predicting the future is nearly impossible, but we’ve called upon Great Lakes expert Norman Shultz to give us his thoughts on what the boating industry will look like in the days ahead. Even though things are likely to change, the industry is not going to vanish. We thank him for his decades of dedication and the passion he has

This issue’s editorials address what the future may hold for marine dealers, regulations that may affect Great Lakes recreational fishing and the uphill battle that the Working Waterfront legislation is facing with the Obama administration. Protecting these working lakefronts is not a priority with the present administration. There is no way of telling if the waterfront habitats and the marinas that host the nation’s boaters will remain off the endangered list. We need you, the 4.3 million Great Lakes boaters, to rally for H.R. 2548 with your representatives to ensure that it remains alive. With the cold weather approaching, we will show you how to catch bass before the lakes freeze over. We’ll also give you tips for remaining safe on the water as the weather turns cold. Insuring your boat improperly could mean missing time on the water. Our article on boating insurance digs deep to find out what factors are important in choosing the right insurance for your boat. Looking back on the year, I wonder whether we’ve hit the bottom of the economic canyon. That has yet to be determined, but boaters shouldn’t care. Our sport will continue anyway. It needs to continue for the benefits it brings to our families and the society that surrounds us. Boating will remain a rare sanctuary where you can find freedom, solace, quality time with loved ones and separation from the Internet and the excessive static that churns our brain waves in this world that has become a runaway train. Because there isn’t much good news to reflect upon, I want to look forward. That means thinking of Christmas and enjoying everything there is to be thankful about. The holidays are very similar to boating: they bring families together, and spread good times and joy.

READERS! GREAT LAKES BOATING MAGAZINE IS ALSO AVAILABLE

ONLINE

SIGN UP NOW AT GREATLAKESBOATING.COM Why wait to pick up the magazine when you could read it sooner on your computer for FREE?

04 GLB | Nov/Dec 09

Publisher & Editor in Chief F. Ned Dikmen Managing Editor Karen Malonis

Contributing William D. Anderson Writers John M. Malatak Norman Schultz

Editorial Intern Jessica Tobacman

Graphic Design Justin Hoffman Mila Ryk Juliana Verona

Web Design Justin Hoffman Advertising | Sales Inquiries p 312.266.8400 • f 312.266.8470 e info@greatlakesboating.com Michigan | Ohio M2Media Company Mark Moyer • p 248.840.0749 e m2mediaco@sbcglobal.net

GREAT LAKES BOATING® Magazine (ISSN 1937-7274) © 2009 is a registered trademark (73519-331) of Chicago Boating Publications, Inc., its publisher 1032 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60610. For editorial inquiries, contact Great Lakes Boating Magazine at 1032 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60610. p 312.266.8400 or e kmalonis@greatlakesboating.com Great Lakes Boating Magazine is available online and at any of the distribution centers and newsstands in areas surrounding the Great Lakes. Postmaster should forward all undelivered issues to Great Lakes Boating Magazine, 1032 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60610. All manuscripts should be accompanied by a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Great Lakes Boating Magazine is not responsible and will not be liable for non-solicited manuscripts, including photographs. Great Lakes Boating Magazine does not assume liability or ensure accuracy of the content contained in its articles, editorials, new product releases and advertising. Inquiries may be directed to the authors through the editorial office. Products, services and advertisements appearing in Great Lakes Boating Magazine do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of their safety by Great Lakes Boating Magazine. Material in the publication may not be reproduced in any form without written consent of the Great Lakes Boating Magazine editorial and executive staff. Past copies may be purchased by sending a written request to the offices of Great Lakes Boating Magazine. For reprints contact: FosteReprints, p 800.382.0808 or f 219.879.8366.

YOUR HOME ON THE LAKE

SLIP RENTAL AMENITIES • QUALITY FUEL: Diesel & 89 Octane • COURTESY BICYCLES & SHUTTLES • FREE PUMP-OUT SERVICE • LIVE WEATHER RADAR • 24 - HOUR SECURITY • ALL UTILITIES • DOCK BOX • SATELLITE TV WAUKEGAN HARBOR YOUR HOME ON THE LAKE 55 SOUTH HARBOR PLACE WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085

WAUKEGANPORT.COM • 800.400.SLIP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES FEATURES • VICEM YACHTS • Port of Call: HAMPTON • FUTURE OF BOATING • COLD WATER BASS FISHING • INSURANCE

12 16 20 24 26

OTC

LOA: BEAM: DRAFT: FUEL CAPACITY: WATER CAPACITY :

72’ 18’ 5” 5’ 1,580 gal 400 gal

VICEM 72 CLASSIC FLYBRIDGE The all-new 72 FB builds upon Vicem’s reputation for delivering unmatched style and craftsmanship, which is evident in her striking hull lines and exquisite details.

SPOTLIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS • COLD WATER SAFETY

30 16

26 DEPARTMENTS

The flybridge level, which is accessible via a built-in circular staircase at aft, features a helm station as well as built-in seating and BBQ grill. The main level is dedicated to the salon, which houses a wet bar and entertainment system, and wheelhouse. Below deck, ample living accommodations include a large gourmet galley and dinette, master stateroom with king-sized bed, VIP stateroom at bow with built-in vanity table, twin guest cabin and a twin crew cabin located aft of the engine room. Each stateroom and the crew cabin feature en suite heads. If a four-stateroom arrangement is preferred, the dinette area can be replaced with a bunk cabin. Its hand-laid, cold molded, composite hull has been paired with twin 1550 hp MAN diesels to deliver a smooth ride and exhilarating speeds. The base price for the 72 Flybridge Classic is $2.8 million.

DEPARTMENTS IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS • GREAT LAKES • FISHING • YACHT CLUBS • MARINAS • CRUISING • NATIONAL • SAILING

32 36 38 40 42 44 46

• PUBLISHER’S NOTE • EDITORIALS • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • NEW PRODUCTS • BOAT CARE AND FEEDING • MARINE MART • EVENTS CALENDAR • ADVERTISERS INDEX

04 08 10 48 50 54 55 56

Vicem Yachts (pronounced “VEE-cham”) is based in Istanbul, Turkey. Vicem Yachts USA has sales and service offices located in California, Florida, New York and Rhode Island. Vicem Yachts USA 2015 SW 20th Street, Suite 220 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315 vicemusa.com (954) 713-0737

06 GLB | Nov/Dec 09

STANDARD AM ENITIES • • • • • • • • •

Niemela Industries, LLC 23199 Airpark Boulevard • Calumet, MI 49913

Two Full Beds Sleep 4 Adults Galley With Pressurized Water Microwave 2.7 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator Fore & Aft Dinette Tables Stand-up Shower with Head 8 Large, Screened Windows Climate Control Heat & AC Onboard Power Generator

• • • • • • • •

Walk Around Deck Flybridge Helm Flybridge Sundeck Shore Power Hook-up Multi-Channel CB Radio AM/FM Stereo & CD Player 135 HP Honda Outboard Aluminum Tandem Axle Trailer ...AND MANY MORE!

www.AdventureCraft.com

FREE Adventure Craft brochure & video clip downloads online or by calling toll free at

EDITORIALS

KEEP AMERICA’S WATERFRONTS WORKING The loss of access to our nation’s waterways continues for boaters all across the United States. There are many reasons att ributed to this crisis, including population increases, rising coastal property values, increasing residential development and burdensome permit processes for marinas. Nationwide, competition for limited access at boat ramps and marinas is increasing as these vital facilities go the way of alternative development. Recreational boating and fi shing are valuable American traditions that bring important economic benefits to waterfront communities. H.R. 2548, Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine, amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a competitive matching grant program administered through the Department of Commerce. Th is legislation would ensure the economic health of waterfront communities through the protection, preservation and expansion of the nation’s working waterfronts. The legislation would preserve access to coastal waters for commercial fishing operations and other water-dependent coastal-related businesses, including recreational boating access. Grants made under the legislation must provide for expansion or improvement of public access to coastal waters and be matched at 25 percent by non-federal funds. The act would authorize $25 million, $50 million and $75 million to the states over three successive years. To be eligible for grant funding, a state

would have to develop a working waterfront plan and appoint an advisory committee to oversee the program. The legislation would create a federal grant program to acquire working piers and other points of waterfront access and provide funding for waterfront planning. Th is program would allow states and local communities to support and protect places along the coast where commercial fi shermen, boat builders, excursion and tour boat operators and other small businesses operate. By providing coastal states with federal matching grants to purchase development rights and make improvements to working waterfronts, this bill would help protect the public’s ability to access the nation’s waters. Th is year, Congress began the process of reauthorization of the Coastal Zone Management Act, creating a significant opportunity for this bill to become law.

The Subcommittee on Insular Aff airs, Oceans and Wildlife, held a hearing on H.R. 2548 in October. Despite significant bipartisan support, the Obama administration has indicated it opposes the bill. NMMA is encouraging members of Congress to support this legislation and help address the growing issue of the loss of water access for recreational boaters, and will also encourage the Obama administration to reconsider its opposition. Boaters and anglers are urged to contact their representatives of Congress to co-sponsor and support H.R. 2548, the “Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act of 2009.”

RECREATIONAL FISHING HITS SNAG?

By William D. Anderson, GLB Fishing Editor

The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, created by the

For example, throughout the report mention is made

president in June of 2009, is charged with “developing a

of “impacts of human use,” “geographical limits” and

recommendation for a national policy that ensures protection,

“geographical limits on fi shing.” Th is is of concern because

maintenance, and restoration of oceans, our coasts and the

there is no distinction between commercial and recreational

Great Lakes. It will also recommend a framework for improved

fi shing. There are too many generalizations to assume those

stewardship, and effective coastal and marine spatial planning.”

responsible for this report have thought this through. To my

The task force has released a preliminary report (whitehouse.

knowledge, recreational anglers and boaters were given no voice

gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/oceans) that could

on this task force yet they may be significantly affected by it.

change the national policy on fi shing, and it has some troubling comments. The purpose is a good one, but the process and implementation is of great concern to recreational and professional fi shermen.

08 GLB | Nov/Dec 09

Anglers in metropolitan areas are already suffering from a lack of available recreational opportunities. We cannot afford to lose more access to the water we currently have available to us. Based on the wording of the report, this is a possibility.

Recreational fi shermen and boaters are not part of the

Recreational fishermen are the best stewards of the environment

problem that the task force was created to address. By the

and are passionate about maintaining the environment, as

government’s own statistics, recreational fi shing generates

seems to be the purpose of this task force. They organize

more than one million jobs and more than $5 billion in tax

cleanups, raise funds for special projects, volunteer to sit on

revenue. The more than 60 million recreational anglers in this

committees and more. They are the front line when it comes to

country generate more than $125 billion for local economies.

reporting environmental damage and criminal behavior. Their

License fees go directly toward state conservation efforts

knowledge of land and marine resources could be a very valuable

including fi sh stocking, habitat protection, law enforcement

contribution to this task force.

and more. The federal government should be very careful when adopting policies that can affect how states manage their natural resources.

Since we seem to have a common interest in protecting our marine (and land) resources, the task force should include anglers in their process. We are the largest user group and 60 million votes is a lot.

FUTURE OF MARINE DEALERSHIPS

By Phil Keeter, President, Marine Retail Association of America

The recreational boating industry and, especially, marine

Th ird, the dealer will have to increase its breadth. In an

dealers have experienced enormous changes in the past three

ever-shrinking community of dealers, manufacturers and

years. But, in my estimation, the next two years will force even

consumers will be seeking dealers for warranty work and

more developments upon marine dealers. Already, floor plan

service. Manufacturers will possibly want dealers to deliver

credit for dealers and consumer credit are no longer available

boats sold online to consumers in areas where no dealer for that

in the amounts and terms to which dealers and customers were

brand exists.

accustomed. What will marine dealerships look like in 2010, 2011 and beyond? I believe we will see marine dealers develop increasingly stronger links to consumers.

Fourth, marine dealers must become much more astute when they interact with manufacturers. The price of a product—the best deal—may have to take a back seat. All of a manufacturer’s

First, marine dealers will stock and display far less inventory

fi nancial support systems will have to be examined.

in the coming year. Fewer models and lines will be available.

Participating in fi nancing and providing marketing assistance

Marine dealers will also be faced with very different customers.

are just two of the aspects that dealers will have to consider.

Shoppers will become even more educated on styles, benefits

Territorial protection and strong warranty programs will be

and, most assuredly, pricing. Dealers will have to continue to

paramount to dealers.

improve their presentations to potential purchasers.

Fift h, the growth in the marine industry will come fi rst in boats

Second, dealers must court local banks and credit unions to

less than 30 feet in length. The trailerable boat customer will

increase consumer-fi nancing options. The dealerships of the

become a larger segment of recreational boating in the future,

future will also sell their wares to consumers who will need

and dealers will have to prepare for that.

to have higher credit scores, make larger down payments and live with shorter terms. Being able to address these stricter consumer guidelines will surely defi ne which marine dealers make it through these difficult times.

We have already experienced dealer and manufacturer failures, loss of consumers and low margins. Unfortunately, more changes will probably surface, but dealers who are willing to change their modus operandi will endure.

greatlakesboating.com | 09

LET TERS TO THE EDITOR

WATER L EVEL Q UESTIONS A marina employee handed me a copy of the October 2009 edition of Great Lakes Boating and pointed out to me your editorial “Dear IJC: Listen to the Voice of Boaters” and article “Boaters Non Grata With IJC & NOAA.” Your article points out issues we have been conscious of the last fi ve years. Each late August and early September in the Sandy Pond area of eastern Lake Ontario, we begin to see the bottom of the channels more clearly because of the shallowness of the water. The weeds begin to pop up out of the water and it becomes harder to get up on the plane let alone get out to deeper water. Because of the sand and mud, we are scraping the bottom of our boats. This problem has definitely shortened our boating season by at least three to five weeks of which I have paid marina docking fees. Even with all the rain this season, it is to the point on this date of September 18 that I am churning up mud to get out of the channel. The water level issue is something that needs to be resolved. As an avid boater and fisherman, I would like to spend more time on the water in the autumn of the year. If the water has to be lowered, and why does it have to be lowered, why can’t the process be done in the middle of October instead of late August while boaters and fishing season are still active in this area? If regulations from a half-century ago can be changed, what do boaters have to do to be heard and enact change? More information needs to come to educate boaters that there is a solution to this problem. Thank you for your article and I hope things will improve. Thomas & Faye Ribble Binghamton, New York

M ARINA P HOTO M IX-U P I don’t often do this but, on page 41 of the October 2009 issue, the picture identified as Presque Isle Marina located in Marquette, Michigan is a picture of Presque Isle Harbor Marina in Presque Isle, Michigan. Carl Hibbard

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you for catching the error. To the right is the correct photo of Presque Isle Marina.

10 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

Agree? Disagree? Want to Comment? Share your thoughts on greatlakesboating.com

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

YACHTS

Cruiser

LOA Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

92’ 21’6” 6’ 3,400 800

gal

The Vicem Series of motor yachts features the best examples of classic design afloat. Vicem’s plant and design team in Istanbul, Turkey merges the finest materials in the boating world with state-of-the-art composite construction techniques. Vicem has the flexibility to work closely with its customers in each stage of the building process, resulting in personalized, tailor-made boats. Vicem Yachts (pronounced “VEE-cham”), based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a builder of classic style motor yachts, sport fishers and cruisers that range in size from 50 to 115 feet. Vicem Yachts USA is the company’s U.S. operations division, with sales and service offices located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Huntington, Long Island, New York; Newport, Rhode Island; and Newport Beach, California. vicemusa.com

12 GLB | Nov/Dec 09

With the launch of the 92 Cruiser, the first model in Vicemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cruiser Series of long-range motor yachts ranging from 75 to 115 feet in length, Vicem offers a line of classic-style yachts with superb living accommodations and intrinsic extended cruising capabilities. Inspired by the grand tradition of Gold Coast pleasure yachts, and based on the elegant style and design of Vicemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature Classic Series of 50- to 72-foot motor yachts, the 92 Cruiser features a raised pilothouse arrangement, larger superstructure, standard flybridge and oversized guest and crew accommodations well suited to longer excursions. The flybridge comes with a fully equipped helm station with two Stidd double helm seats, hydraulic dining table for 15, large grill, wet bar, sun deck and Jacuzzi. The aft cockpit and foredeck house a large dining area with circular staircase leading up to the flybridge, a head, sunbathing and built-in seating and wide, covered side decks. The main deck has an oversized salon with built-in seating, wet bar, full-length galley, elevated dining room that can seat eight and wheelhouse. The full-beam master stateroom has a private stairway, dressing table, built-in couch and his/hers bathrooms with a common Jacuzzi tub. All guest accommodations feature en suite bathrooms with granite counter tops and lighted vanity mirrors. There are two VIP cabins equipped with king beds as well as a twin guest cabin. The crew quarters includes four bunk beds, galley, dining area and private head, and is located aft lower deck with a separate entrance for increased privacy. The 92 Cruiser is powered by twin 900 hp MAN Diesels (at 2300 rpm) that can generate a maximum speed of 18 knots, and cruising range of 2,000 nm at 10 knots. A modified deep-V hull design, side power bow and stern thrusters help assure a smooth ride in choppy waters. The Vicem 92 Cruiser retails at $5.5 million, fully equipped, all options included.

greatlakesboating.com | 13

Cl assic Express

LOA Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

52’ 14’ 5” 4’ 4” 500

gal

800

gal

The new 52 Classic Express is the latest in Vicem’s Classic

The extension of the forward bunk cabin top represents a

Series of yachts—exquisite and versatile pleasure craft

significant change to the yacht’s housing arrangement by

hallmarked by elegant hull lines, luxurious yet casually

providing more headroom in the forward part of the master

inviting appointments and accommodations, and a timeless,

stateroom. And the new power arrangement of twin 800

traditional design that makes them real “head turners.”

hp MAN engines, which is the largest power arrangement

This latest model of the 52 features a modified V-hull design and has been updated with several important features designed to enhance cruising enjoyment. The helm station

offered by Vicem for this entry-size model, boosts the cruising speed of its predecessor model from 25 to 30 knots, with a range at cruising speed of 300 nautical miles.

now has a starboard helm door to facilitate access between

Listing at $1.397 million, the new 52 Classic Express also

the steering station and starboard walk-around deck, while

offers standard elements including a complete Raymarine

the station floor has been raised for better visibility. A new

electronics package, flat-screen TV and entertainment

powered sunroof offers the boat’s operator and guests the

system, four-zone marine air conditioning and handmade

opportunity to bask in the sunlight in the comfort of the

mahogany cabinetry.

main salon.

14 GLB | Nov/Dec 09

Victorian Mansion with Slips Kenosha, Wisconsin

FOR SALE HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE HOME 2 LOTS 10 BOAT SLIPS Enjoy vacation living on a beautiful Lake Michigan harbor, walking distance to the historic center of the city. Formerly the Kohler family summer home (1897), this property has now been upgraded with newer kitchen and baths, yet it retains many of the fine original architectural features.

CONTACT KAREN AT 312-649-1400 FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING

On an adjacent lot there is room to build an additional home or duplex that can accommodate an additional four slips and parking. This extraordinary home is less than an hour drive from the North Shore suburbs of Chicago.

Hampton, Virginia

By Justin Hoffman

ampton, Virginia is the oldest continuously settled

Today, the city celebrates with the Blackbeard Pirate

European community in the United States. The

Festival, an event held each year in midsummer with battle

city was established in 1610, just three years

reenactments, a grand pirate ball and plenty of other

after Captain John Smith and his crew landed at what is

entertainment, including a spectacular fireworks display.

now Virginia Beach in Chesapeake Bay. As the settlements

The entire affair is a lot of a raucous, yet harmless, fun,

grew, colonists expanded into the surrounding region, and

mimicking a pirate’s lifestyle.

Hampton was founded.

Visiting Hampton by boat is easy: plethora of docking

Hampton is located in southeast Virginia at the center

options is available at the many local marinas, several of

of Hampton Roads, a term naming both the harbor area

which are certified Virginia Clean Marinas. Most of the

and the nearby lands. The term roads comes from the

marinas are located downtown, well within walking distance

Queen’s English term roadstead, meaning harbor or

of many of Hampton’s attractions and historical sites.

anchorage. The harbor empties into Chesapeake Bay and is located where the James and Elizabeth rivers meet, along with several smaller rivers. There are seven major cities that make up part of the region, including Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton, and there are a number of other, smaller communities, but the number varies depending on who is counting.

One of Hampton’s largest events is the longest uninterrupted boat race in North America, the Hampton Cup Regatta. Typically about 100 boats from nine different classes run at speeds between 110 mph and 170 mph. The event is free and open to the public. Most fans watch from the Mercury Boulevard Bridge, where it is possible to get wet from the spray of a boat’s rooster tail. There

One historic event happened nearly 300 years ago, in late

is entertainment for the kids and pits passes for those

1718, when a British naval vessel sailed into port with the

wishing to meet drivers and to get a personal feel for what

head of Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the

goes on behind the scenes. The race began in 1926 on

Pirate, mounted on the mast. The head was mounted high

the Hampton River, when the boats were made of wood

on a pole at the mouth of the Hampton River to serve as a

and traveled much more slowly. Eventually, as speeds

warning to other pirates.

increased, the ability to turn decreased and the race was

16 GLB | Nov/ De c 09

Caribbean 1500

Blackbeard Pirate Fest Crew moved to its present location, in Mill Creek, so boats would have the room to turn. Another major boating event begins in Hampton, the Carribean 1500; in fact, it is the largest, longest-running offshore cruising event in the Americas. The race began in 1980, and more than 1,300 boats have participated in the first 20 years. The race finishes in Tortola, British Virgin

Hampton Cup Regatta

Islands each year. The city’s slogan, “Hampton, America’s First,” refers to its rich history of being the first to accomplish several

and on an interactive tour of the solar system, with the opportunity to test their lunar landing skills in a simulator.

milestones. The city was the first to have public schools; it

The U.S. headquarters for the Cousteau Society is located in

was the first training site for astronauts; and it is home to

Hampton. The building has a gallery open to the public for free,

the first, African-American higher educational institution,

where visitors can enjoy Cousteau expedition photography

Hampton University. The university was founded on

and films. On display are also current and historical diving

the eastern banks of the Hampton River in 1868. The

equipment, artifacts from Cousteau expeditions and models of

first classes were taught under the Emancipation Oak,

the research vessels Calypso and Aleyone.

a tree that is still standing today and is believed to be the place Abraham Lincoln first read the Emancipation Proclamation to city residents. One of its famous alumni is Booker T. Washington.

A trip to Hampton would not be complete without visiting Fort Monroe and the Casemate Museum. The fort was completed in 1834 and is the largest stone fort ever built in the U.S., and it is also the only of its kind left in the country. During the Civil

The Virginia Air & Space Center opened in 1992 to celebrate

War, the site was a safe haven for slave refugees, while the

the region’s rich history in air and space travel. The first

South controlled the rest of the region.

American astronauts, the Mercury Seven, were trained in Hampton. Visitors will find hundreds of air and space crafts, including the Apollo 12 Command Module, which traveled to the moon. They will also view many objects from space exploration, such as the Good Will Rock. This three-billionyear-old rock was discovered during the last moon mission. Other exhibits take visitors through the history of flight

When you’ve gotten your fill of learning about the past, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in the leisure center of Hampton, Coliseum Central. This area is home to various types of restaurants, a magnitude of shops, plenty of entertainment locations, and it is less than 10 minutes from downtown Hampton.

greatlakesboating.com | 17

“The region has some of the best saltwater fishing in the country.” Throughout the summer the city hosts many events. The Summer Street Fest, which is held each Saturday evening from April through September, features live music, children’s activities and street performers. The Hampton Jazz Festival is another such celebration. Since 1968, jazz performers have been entertaining during the last full weekend of June. Downtown Hampton Boat Parade Also, for those seeking to enjoy nature, the area has several wildlife preserves. The Grandview Nature Preserve offers hiking and bird watching, along with other activities. Visitors can also take a class in the Sandy Bottom Nature Park laboratory, or tour its wetlands. The region has some of the best saltwater fishing in the country. The year-round fishery is home to many species of fish; both striped bass and tautog can be caught at any time during the year. More than 20 species are in peak season between June and September. There are also multiple ways to enjoy fishing in the region, through fishing piers, charter trips or with your own vessel. Three bridge-tunnels cross the bay. These were built with the creation of manmade islands where the roads transfer Hampton Jazz Festival

from above to below sea level. Hundreds of pilings were needed for the bridge sections. Fish have found both structures to be great locations for hiding and finding food. One of the islands on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has a free fishing pier with parking available. Hampton has opened a brand new fishing pier, located just off Point Comfort Road, that stretches 706 feet into Chesapeake Bay. Those wishing to fish will find everything they need on the pier, including a bait shop, rod and reel rentals, and two cleaning stations. Chartered fishing trips are also available at area marinas. These can include small vessels with groups of four or five, or it can mean a 65-foot boat with 100 passengers. There are more than 20 charters to choose from, and the prices for most are all inclusive.

Apollo 12 Command Module

Visitors who have experienced everything in Hampton will find many more things to enjoy throughout the rest of Hampton Roads.

Photos courtesy of Hampton Convention & Visitors Bureau Hamptoncvb.com

18 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

The $9.5 Billion Network

FOR FRESHWATER SEAS

• 28 years of trustworthy news • Delivered to more than 2,000

Representing 4.3 Million Boaters

marinas and yacht clubs

June 2009

For all who cruise freshwater sea s & inland waterw ays

MIGHTY MERID IAN

Display until July 15,

Great Lakes Boating Federation membership is free if you are already a subscriber to Great Lakes Boating.

Great Lakes Boa ting Study? PORTRAIT OF PE

TOSKEY

A-LURE-ING PLA STIC

2009

grea tlake sboa

ting. com

p56

Vicem Yachts

Historical Hampton Boating’s Future Insurance Shopping December 2009 Display until Jan. 15, 2010

FREE Boat Ad

p55 greatlakesboating.com

greatlakesboatingfederation.com

©iStockphoto.com/diephosi

Norm Schultz

It’s no secret. The current recession has put America’s pleasure boat industry so deep under water, some are predicting it will never rise to the surface again. Puh-leese!

20 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

Those pundits just don’t get it. They wouldn’t recognize what

builder. While some of its brands will eventually survive

really drives boating even if it bit them in the transom! That’s

reorganization, no one is naming which ones won’t.

not to say, however, that the boating industry isn’t about to undergo some major changes. It is. And, America’s boaters will be swept along with them. But, will the changes be good or bad? That all depends on expectations.

It’s a similar story at Brunswick, the world’s largest boat and engine builder with 16 top brands like Bayliner, Sea Ray, Meridian, Hatteras, Lund, Boston Whaler, among others. While analysts are confident Brunswick will not go bankrupt,

Obviously, this is not your garden variety post-WWII

it will survive because top management has made the right

recession. As housing and stocks took record plunges

calls to position the company for the future. But among those

last year, collateral damage to boating caused by the

decisions has been the elimination of the Maxum, Sea Pro,

bubble’s collapse became evident. Boat sales plummeted

Sea Boss, Palmetto and Laguna boat lines, so far. In any

a painful 50 percent. Credit lines that manufacturers and

case, it’s not safe to assume any brand from any builder is

dealers need to build and inventory boats, and financing

totally safe for the long haul. Remember Chris Craft was once

for consumer purchases dried up as reckless lending

number one in the world!

and investment patterns became known. Indeed, credit availability will be the biggest single impediment to a robust recovery for boating.

It makes sense. Brunswick’s leaner corporate footprint will mirror a post-recession America in which the cry “super-size me” is dead. Frugality will rule. The idea that “I want bigger

The sudden speed of the downturn caught boat dealers

than last time” is being replaced by “I want to economize

grossly overstocked. Worse, it meant more new boats could

on this purchase.” It will mean more buyers than ever will

no longer move down an already overstuffed pipeline. The

not think the next boat must be larger. After all, economists

backup forced shut downs in most boat and engine plants.

predict the anguish of this recession will cause us to drive

Ugly times for boating, with a capital “Ugh!”

smaller cars, build smaller homes and give up space to

On a better note, since July, there has been a spike in boat sales. Still, the industry that traditionally introduces many new models at the nation’s fall in-water boat shows isn’t hitting the market with very many this year. It’s a sign of the changes ahead . . . less choices. In recent years, boatbuilders were multiplying their models faster than unlimited hydroplanes. Boat dealers were pushed hard to stock all the models, in all the colors, with all the

reap the savings. Moreover, the days of buying a new boat every three to five years is like flipping houses—gone! Key purchases, including boats, will be considered as long-term ones, a way to maximize their value to the buyer. The new value mantra will see boaters being more disciplined. They’ll shop and compare more using the Internet, particularly at events like boat shows. They’re certain to also put a premium on bargains and service.

power variations. Clearly, builders had abandoned the sound

To respond, boatbuilders will offer fewer models with fewer

business practice of setting production levels based on

options—especially in smaller boats, less than 30 feet.

consumer sales in favor of cramming as much as possible

Standardization will prevail. This will significantly reduce

into dealer inventories. It was a prescription for trouble. If

production costs and time, and ultimately meet buyers’

an economic downturn occurred, excess inventories would

demand for value pricing. Moreover, since builders will

create enormous financial problems for dealers. As a result,

have to change from building-for-inventory to building-by-

it’s now projected that upward of 25 percent of the nation’s

customer orders, standardization will make it easier for them

dealerships could fail before this thing is over.

to act quickly with just-in-time delivery. It will also boost

On the other hand, if there’s any good in all this excess,

dealers’ ability to give better service.

it’s that it has triggered unprecedented bargains for boat

That’s not to say dealers won’t stock any boats. They will, in

buyers. But, that’s really short term. Once the inventory

the small boat lines, at least. However, don’t expect quantities

goes, so will those deals. The question is what will boating

of boats. Expensive showroom space will be used for the

look like after that?

display of both new and pre-owned boats. Used boats, seen

First, recessions aren’t all bad. For one thing, they eliminate the excess in industries. Post-recession, there will be fewer manufacturers and brands of boats. Bankruptcies are already happening. For example, Genmar Holdings— builder of 13 well-known brands like Carver, Four-Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft and Larson, among others—coupled with failures like Fountain Powerboats have already rocked the boating world. Genmar was the industry’s second largest

by buyers as “good value” purchases, have fared better in this recession and will continue. Selling used boats on consignment (rather than via brokerage contract) will become more common. Dealers will no longer stock every new model a builder offers but rather just some of the best-selling ones. Buyers may have to wait for their new boat to be ordered or the dealer will have to get it from another dealer’s inventory in a product-sharing system, something car dealers routinely do but the boating industry has not done well in the past.

greatlakesboating.com | 21

©iStockphoto.com/dalton00

Ordering and waiting will be most common for larger boat

having introduced the first IPS joy stick control three years

buyers. Dealers will no longer stock 40- and 50-foot boats in

ago, has taken it to the next level by just unveiling its

quantity. The financial strain has been a bitter lesson of this

“Dynamic Positioning System.” Press a button and the boat

recession. Still, large boat buyers have traditionally been

automatically maintains its position in the water—the engines

more accepting of the order and wait process.

and drives do all the work. There are hidden benefits from

Watching the collapse of companies, big-names and small, is seriously rattling faith and trust in the business. One result will be buyers putting a premium on customer service. Count on the industry to respond. Indeed, several years

technology, too, not the least of which is improved warranty service from a single powertrain maker instead of having to deal with an engine maker, a transmission builder, a controls fabricator and so on.

ago manufacturers and dealers initiated an industry-wide

Increased value, better service and advanced technology

program to ramp up customer service. This will also give a

not withstanding, what boating doomsters really fail to see is

boost to smaller local boat dealers, dubbed mom-and-pop

the one overriding reason boating will continue to get better

retailers, because consumers are expected to view them as

. . . passion! Truth is, there isn’t any other family sport that

more customer-oriented and responsive.

elevates passion like boating. Perhaps since the dugout

Technology will also play big in the new boating landscape. Look for concerted efforts to eliminate weight, design improved hulls and use new materials, all to increase performance and lower operating costs. The builders who get it done will be big winners. After all, fuel prices will always be a wild card for the sport, albeit boaters have proven that availability, not cost, is their overriding concern. Still, in the new frugal economy, “have fuel, will boat” remains sensitive

canoe, boats and water have been appreciated as the great escape. Water . . . it’s the last frontier. You can go straight or turn left or right. There are no “lines in the road” that restrict, no stoplights to hinder. You’re the commander—in control when so many things in today’s daily living seem beyond control. The industry will surely change, but the inherent feeling of freedom experienced out on the water is something boaters will not give up, now or in the future.

to cost. Innovations like Volvo Penta’s IPS System, Mercury’s Zeus

Norm Schultz is president emeritus of the Cleveland-

Pod Drives and Mercruiser’s Axius Piloting System were

based Lake Erie Marine Trades Association. He has nearly

just gaining real traction with boat buyers when boat sales

40 years of boating industry experience on both the

went south. However, it hasn’t stopped engine builders

manufacturing and retailing sides.

from introducing improvements. For example, Volvo Penta,

22 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

THERE’S NEVER BEEN

A BETTER

TIME TO

BUY! I-X Center, Cleveland

January15-24, 2010

n ClevelandBoatShow.com

©bobby4237/123RF

By William D. Anderson

here I live in the Midwest, there is always a

time of year is a must in order to entice a fish into hitting a

noticeable drop-off in angling pressure when the

lure. In most cases you’ll need to run the lure right past Mr.

temperature begins to fall. This can provide an

Bucketmouth if you want to catch him.

excellent opportunity for some great fishing, if you know how to fish the colder water. By following a few simple rules, you can catch just as many fish in November as you can in May.

The best thing to do is to attempt to find water that has the right combination of temperature, oxygen, and structure or cover. In the real world, we know that this is not as easy as it sounds, so start with the most important characteristic—

The first rule is to slow down. As the bass finish gorging

cover. Like us, fish like to feel safe. They will hang around

themselves for the winter, and the water temperature

places where they can easily escape danger, and they

decreases, their level of activity slows down. They’re not

usually will only venture away from these areas to feed

going to be as willing to chase a fast-moving lure as they

and mate. Since fish are not feeding as much during the

were a couple of months ago. A slow presentation at this

colder months, they will stick to what they feel are safe

24 GLB | Nov/ De c 09

surroundings, and they will remain there as long as they are comfortable. The next thing is to figure out where those safe surroundings are located. This will be where the water temperature is closest to the fish’s liking; during the winter, it will usually be where the warmest water is in the lake. Another good place to begin your search is in any type of structure, such as in a drop-off or in downed trees. Having a good locator will help make your search easier, too. A temperature gauge is nice, but if I had to pick only one thing, it would be a good topographical map that shows drop-offs, points, roadbeds and anything else that might provide cover for an inactive fish. Don’t forget that fish will suspend if they can’t find cover near water that will provide an acceptable combination of temperature and oxygen. This is more common in deeper bodies of water, and a locator can be a big help to find them. From experience, I’ve found that suspended fish are easier to spook than fish that stick close to cover. Once you find an area that is likely to be holding fish, hammer it. As I said before, you will often have to run lures right in front of the fish, because they aren’t going to be eager to chase them. Try to use lures that mimic the natural prey in the lake. Almost always, this means imitating shad or crayfish. Bass aren’t going to bite something that they aren’t sure about this time of the year. There are always exceptions—but not many. So, I like to increase my odds by presenting something that is more likely to fool them. Once you hook fish, get them in the boat as quickly as possible. Playing them out increases the risk that they will die later. Even a fish that looks healthy upon release can wash up dead a couple days later if it is not handled with care. This happens more often than you’d think. I prefer to release the fish I catch after a quick photo or two, but if people are going to keep the fish they catch, that’s ok, as long as they abide by whatever rules and regulations are in place for the body of water opportunity for the future. So far, you should have picked up three things to help you catch more fish in cold water: the first is to slow your presentation; the second is to use some common sense to determine where the fish are; the last thing is to present the fish with the bait that they are used to, in as natural a manner as possible. By following these three simple rules, your fishing season does not have to end until the water freezes—unless you’re into ice fishing. But that’s a topic for another article.

they are fishing. Releasing fish provides more fishing

greatlakesboating.com | 25

Shopping for Insurance By Jessica Tobacman and Justin Hoffman

fter purchasing a boat, the most crucial step to

of the vessel. Insurers often ask owners whether they will

take is finding boat insurance. This may seem

use the boat privately or commercially, and whether they will

unnecessary, but in the event of fire, high water,

use it inland, on the coasts or in the Great Lakes. Insurance

hurricanes or tornadoes, boaters must be prepared. Applying

companies will also ask for information on the applicants

for marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance can be a simple process with the

themselves, including their addresses, boating and driving

proper knowledge. One way to compare types and costs of

histories, whether or not they are employed, and, for

insurance is to call each insurer. Another way is to consult

expensive boats, their sources of financing, such as loans.

with an independent agent. In either case, working with a marine insurance specialist is of the utmost importance as a boat owner considers the various options available. This article aims to give you a head start on the facts youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to select the right boat insurance for your needs.

The most important decision in buying boat insurance is whether to purchase specialized insurance or to cover the boat with another type of policy, such as homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coverage. Several carriers offer specialized insurance, including Foremost Insurance, ACE Recreational Marine

Insurance application questions are generally

Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Allstate Insurance

straightforward, and concern the size, type, make and model

and BoatU.S.

26 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

such as fishing gear. Medical coverage

Getting the most for your money is

helps to cover any payments for medical

important. But boaters should be

expenses from injuries caused by

careful about purchasing low-cost

actions related to boating, including

policies to save money upfront. If they

water skiing. Watercraft liability can

experience boating problems and have

cover damage to a dock or to another

disreputable carriers, they could easily

vessel, or injury to an individual, such

lose the opportunity to boat during the

as a swimmer or a water skier. “If you

rest of the season after an accident.

have a boat worth more than $5,000,

To purchase the best insurance for the

you probably want a standalone policy,

lowest price, it is helpful to understand

rather than a homeowner’s,” says

the different coverage options and

Dan Gordon, Foremost Insurance

variables. Options include buying

senior product manager and head of

coverage for towing with available

the Marine Product subdivision of the

limits. This means that your insurer

Product Management section.

will pull or tow you to shore, or

The possibilities of experiencing fuel spills or needing wreck removal may

©iStock.com/LorenFFile

provide other emergency help if you experience difficulty on the water

ting to keep insurance " Neglec dur ing the colder mon ths could be disas trous for boa ter s. " be two important reasons to purchase

and cannot move the boat to a safe harbor alone. Boaters select the

When boat owners do not have

specialized coverage, rather than

coverage designed for their specific

to simply add boat coverage onto a

vessel type and usage, they may not

homeowner’s policy. Pollution liability

have the protection they need and

coverage would pay for cleaning up

may be paying a higher price than

contaminants that may accidentally

necessary, says Damon Hostetter,

spill into the water from a collision or

senior vice president of ACE

a leaky fuel tank. Wreck removal pays

Recreational Marine Insurance. ACE

to recover and dispose of a boat, if it

specializes in insurance protection for

sinks and needs to be removed from

vessels as small as personal watercraft

the water. If a boat encounters a large

and runabouts, to larger cruisers and

collision or leak, it may pose an issue

luxury mega-yachts.

that the EPA would be concerned

A major reason that boaters should

with, notes Rick Stern, boat product

search out specialized insurance is that

manager for Progressive Insurance. He

Physical damage coverage is a

many policies for homeowners neglect

adds, “Most specialized coverages will

broader insurance option that includes

to cover certain aspects of boating,

cover this.”

both comprehensive and collision

including personal effects replacement,

Another advantage of purchasing

liability, water sports liability, medical

specialized coverage is that boat

coverage, pollution or fuel liability

insurers are likely to have employees

coverage, or wreck removal. Personal

that are particularly knowledgeable

effects coverage includes items that

about boats. In complicated situations,

are not technically boating equipment,

you would benefit from working with

Boat owners can also purchase

but are likely to be found on your boat,

individuals with expertise.

agreed value or actual cash value

amounts of money, or the available limits, that they will pay for emergency services if they are stranded on the water. Sometimes available limits include expenses both on-and-off the water in emergency situations, and sometimes they cover towing to areas where boats can access fuel. It depends on the specific policy. Other boating insurance alternatives are cost caps and medical payments for injuries incurred while boating.

insurance. Comprehensive coverage generally protects against fire, theft and vandalism, while collision insurance guards against collisions or accidents.

greatlakesboating.com | 27

©iStock.com/TerryHealy

insurance. If they opt for agreed value insurance, then, if

One easy way to reduce insurance costs by approximately

an accident occurs, they will receive the amount of money

10 percent is to take a boating safety course. This will help a

their boat was worth when they purchased their policy,

boater learn more about official regulations onboard, such

regardless of the market value of the vessel at the time the

as the number of life jackets legally required, which could

damage occurs. In contrast, actual cash value pays out the

help a mariner survive an emergency. Two organizations that

market value of the boat at the time an accident occurs,

offer these courses are the United States Power Squadrons, a

which is generally less than it was when the mariner

non-profit educational group, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, a

purchased the policy.

group of volunteers that contributes time to the Coast Guard.

Boaters should note that the overall cost of insurance

Mariners can also reduce costs by buying multiple policies,

depends on various factors, including whether they store

or by purchasing coverage for multiple vessels through the

their vessels inside, at protected marinas, or outside, in

same insurer. Discounts are also available for protective

their yards. Casey McHugh, an Allstate agent, recommends

devices, including automatic fire extinguishing systems and

keeping boats inside marinas with rack storage during the

alarm systems for any problems within the hull, including

off-season, where they will remain dry and will be better

fire, theft or high water.

protected from theft.

Foremost Insurance also offers a renewal discount for

When it comes to purchasing boating insurance, boaters

maintaining continuous coverage. Maintaining insurance

can keep costs down by carefully considering their needs

coverage during the off-season means that boaters are

and which, if any, of the many specialized insurance options

covered if there is a fire, or if an object falls on their boat and

would work best for them. Discounts may be available

damages it. Neglecting to keep insurance during the colder

in unexpected places, and mariners may find that taking

months could be disastrous for boaters.

advantage of them adds up to large amounts of savings. They need not give up their boats to stay afloat.

The many possibilities available for boating insurance should help mariners to purchase coverage that will work for

Different companies offer various discounts that may or

them. In most cases, specialized coverage is an umbrella for

may not be available, depending on the mariner’s history.

the best values, with enough variations to put boaters’ minds

Foremost considers the boater’s credit when determining

at ease. Insured individuals can enjoy their time on the water

costs, Gordon says. Rates will be lower if the client did not

knowing that help is only a phone call away.

previously have any boat losses, or if they have owned the vessel under discussion for more than two years.

28 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

A WORLD OF PROTECTION

Let ACE Recreational Marine Insurance® take on the responsibility of risk. As the nation’s oldest marine insurance provider, our expert marine underwriting, superior claims handling and local market experience free you to focus on the possibilities, not the liabilities. To learn more about our wide range of marine products, and to locate an agent or broker in your area, please visit www.acemarineinsurance.com.

YACHTS

BOATS

ace recreational marine insurance

LARGE LUXURY VESSELS

ACE Recreational Marine Insurance is the marine marketing and underwriting division of ACE USA, the U.S.- based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies. Insurance policies issued by ACE Recreational Marine Insurance are underwritten by the insurance companies of ACE USA that are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. Company ratings as of August 1, 2009.

COLD WATER

SAFETY

By John M. Malatak,

U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety Division

intertime. The summer sailors have packed it in, and the deserted inland and coastal waterways are peaceful and relaxing—until you get into

trouble. Although most boating accidents occur in July during the height of the summer boating season, the potential for serious injury rises dramatically in the offseason when there are fewer boaters and law enforcement officers on the water to provide assistance or rescue. U.S.

CONSIDER EVERY SCENARIO It seems a no-brainer, but there is no margin for error in the off-season. Consider every scenario, beginning with the possibility of becoming stranded. Be sure you have enough fuel to complete your journey. The rule of thumb is to use fuel in thirds: one-third out, one-third back and one-third for emergencies.

Coast Guard 2007 national accident data show that less than

Along with a first aid kit, add an onboard emergency kit that

one in 15 boating accidents in July of that year involved a

includes a dry change of clothes, some high-energy snack

fatality; in December it was one in five. That’s something to

food, some fresh water, a thermos of coffee, cocoa or other

think about.

warm liquid, a roll of duct tape, and a waterproof, portable

Swamping, capsizing, falling overboard and the sudden storms that can cause them, become significantly more hazardous in the fall and the winter when water

flashlight with extra batteries, flares and matches. Be sure to stow all of these materials in a waterproof bag to protect them from the elements.

temperatures drop. The key to avoiding a crisis is to be

Remember to carry a mobile phone only as a backup to

thoroughly prepared before going out. The steps outlined

your VHF marine radio. Cell phones frequently lose signals

here can make mishaps less likely, and the chances of

and are unidirectional; in other words, while only one

surviving them much greater.

person receives a phone call, many will hear a VHF radio

30 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

distress call. If boating activity takes you far from shore, consider adding an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Rescue 21, the advanced command, control and communications system created to improve search and rescue, is currently being deployed in stages across the contiguous 48 states and will eventually extend to Alaska and Hawaii, too. This new system gives the Coast Guard the ability to pinpoint the location of a distress call from a DSC-VHF marine radio connected to a GPS receiver. Life jackets are essential pieces of cold-weather boating equipment. Lightweight, inflatable clothing is popular during the summer months, and in cold weather, they will both keep you afloat and provide additional ©U.S. Coast Guard

insulation. Since there’s rarely time to put on life jackets during an emergency, make sure that everyone wears them at all times when the boat is in use. If individuals end up in the water, their chances of survival will increase dramatically if they are wearing life jackets. Also, think about how you would get back into the boat after

the water with you, huddle together with your arms around each other. These huddles are good for morale, keep everyone together and create a larger target to spot in the water—all of which increase the chances of being rescued successfully.

a fall overboard. Climbing back in can be next to impossible in heavy, wet winter clothes, even for someone who is

USE

THE

“BUDDY” SYSTEM

uninjured. Consider providing a sling if your boat has no Fewer boats on the water make it especially critical to use

boarding ladder.

the “buddy” system. This can mean boating with a buddy,

LEARN EMERGENCY MEASURES

so someone else will be able to provide assistance or to

Don’t be deceived by warm days; the water temperature

this idea is to leave a copy of your float plan with someone

can still be frigid. If a boat becomes swamped or capsizes,

who is ashore. This includes a description of the boat, the

the dangers of cold shock and hypothermia make the

number of persons on board and the area where you will be

situation critical.

boating. If you fail to return on time, your buddy can contact

Cold shock produces an involuntary gasping reflex that speeds drowning, hence the need to wear a life jacket.

call for help if an emergency occurs. Another way to apply

the local marine police or the Coast Guard about initiating a search, and provide them with helpful information.

Hypothermia means losing body heat faster than an

Regardless of the season, every boat operator should

individual can produce it, causing body temperature to

routinely file a float plan. The Coast Guard makes float plan

drop. Because water causes heat to leave the body 25 times

forms available online at www.uscgboating.org/safety/

faster than air does, cold water-immersion hypothermia

fedreqs/saf_float.htm. These outlines are potential lifesavers.

can happen quickly, leaving victims too numb to move their

Just remember, if you’re delayed for a reason other than an

fingers, arms and legs.

emergency, inform those in possession of your float plan as

If you or a passenger ends up in the water, attempt to remain calm. Swimming or thrashing about only accelerates

soon as possible. And be sure to notify them when you do return so that the float plan can be “closed out.”

heat loss. If you cannot immediately escape

So, enjoy the quiet beauty near you, but, for the sake of

from the water, and rescue is

yourself and of your passengers, take the time to plan

not imminent, wrap your arms

for seasonal conditions and emergencies. It is all part of

across your chest and draw in

boating responsibly.

your knees in the Heat Escape

The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all boaters to “Boat

Lessening Posture (HELP),

Responsibly!” For more safety tips and information, visit

protecting major organs from

USCGboating.org.

heat loss. If there are others in PA Fish & Boat Commission/ www.fish.state.pa.us

greatlakesboating.com | 31

Great Lakes

PHOTOGRAPHERS HELP CELEBRATE BEAUTY OF GREAT LAKES

Amateur Category grand prize winner photographer – Gerri Jones, “Thirty Mile Point in Winter”

The Biodiversity Project’s Great Lakes Forever program and Budweiser have announced the winners of this year’s photography contest, selecting the best professional and amateur photographs of the Great Lakes. The grand prizewinners in both categories will have their original photographs printed on 2009 Great Lakes Forever/Budweiser beer coasters to be distributed to bars and restaurants in eight Great Lakes states. The contest is part of an effort to raise public awareness and Professional Category grand prize winner photographer - Shawn Hamer, “September Shoreline”

to motivate the public to protect and improve the longevity of the Great Lakes by integrating environmental messages into commonplace settings, using items like beer coasters. greatlakesforever.org

NEW YORK LAW REQUIRES LIFE JACKETS ON SMALL BOATS New York is the first state to legally compel all individuals on pleasure boats, including all small boats, to wear life jackets from November 1 through May 1. The state is reacting to the fact that cold water causes individuals to drown faster than warm water. According to national statistics from last year, the boating accident fatality rate rose to 25 percent in November, from only 8 percent in July. This may seem counterintuitive: warmer weather means more boaters. However, this also means that more vessels are in closer proximity to each other, and boaters can reach other boaters sooner in the event of an accident. During the winter months, the opposite is true. Part of the problem with accidents that occur during the colder months is that unintentionally going overboard can lead boaters to become unconscious, or to succumb to hypothermia within 15 minutes in water below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. They may also inhale water, or fall into shock. New York’s rule will go into effect on November 1, and will apply to all canoes, kayaks or boats that are less than 21 feet in length. The Coast Guard must approve all life vests for New York’s waterways, and anyone not in compliance with the agency’s requirements may receive a fine between $25 and $100.

32 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

NEW INVASIVE CRAYFISH IN WISCONSIN ©Randy Schumacher, Wisconsin DNR

A new invasive crayfish that can harm native fish, frog and crayfish populations was found in Wisconsin late last summer, presenting an early test case for a new invasive species rule aimed at keeping new invaders from gaining a foothold in Wisconsin, state invasive species officials say. The red swamp crayfish, found by a citizen August 25 in a Washington County subdivision pond, is prohibited in the state under the new rule that took effect September 1, 2009, which gives the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to take fast action to eradicate prohibited species. The crayfish was confirmed August 26 by Milwaukee Public Museum experts as a red swamp crayfish, a

Signs have been posted around the pond to alert boaters,

Louisiana native raised by southern aquaculture operations,

anglers and other potential users of the pond that the

often sold to schoolteachers for their classrooms and to

invasive species is present and that it’s illegal to move live

restaurants. This marks the first time the crayfish has been

crayfish from the pond.

documented in Wisconsin, and its arrival is of particular concern because it reproduces prolifically and can move across land, increasing its chances of spreading on its own.

Because it can move over land as well as in the water, there is concern the red swamp crayfish could spread to the nearby Menomonee River, a tributary of Lake Michigan. Red

Since the discovery of the crayfish, DNR staff have been

swamp crayfish feed on aquatic plants, snails, insects, fish

setting traps and surveying nearby waters to determine

and amphibian eggs and young. They can reduce amphibian

whether the population is reproducing and whether the

populations through direct predation and competition for

crayfish have spread, which is important information for

habitat, and can cause declines in native crayfish species.

eradicating it from local waterways. The agency is developing a control plan that will explore options such as trapping and chemically treating the crayfish, and also developing a longterm monitoring plan for area waters.

Another species on the prohibited list, brittle water nymph Najas minor, was confirmed in Mason Lake, bordering Adams and Marquette counties. Work is beginning there with partners to develop a control plan.

GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO RELOCATE The Great Lakes Historical Society, which for the past 56 years has called Vermilion, Ohio home, is planning to move to Toledo, though an exact date for the move has yet to be determined. It will, however, stay in Vermillion through the summer of 2010. Fewer visitors, decreasing revenue and too little room for displaying its artifacts prompted the society to seek a new venue for its Inland Seas Maritime Museum. The museum will be housed in the 16,000 square-foot Toledo Maritime Center that is located on the banks of the Maumee River in downtown Toledo. The new location has more exhibit space and is located near major highways and Toledo attractions, such as the Mud Hens’ baseball stadium and Imagination Station. It is anticipated that the move will provide the museum with a yearly revenue of nearly $1 million.

greatlakesboating.com | 33

Great Lakes

NOAA DEVELOPS SYSTEM TO FORECAST ALGAE BLOOMS The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has introduced an experimental system based on satellite data and computer modeling to help predict the formation and direction of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes. HABs produce toxins that may pose a significant risk to human and animal health through water recreation, and that may form scum that is unsightly and odorous to beach visitors. Forecasts depicting the current and future locations of blooms, as well as their intensities, will alert scientists and managers to possible threats to Great Lakes beaches and assist in mitigation efforts. When a harmful bloom in Lake Erie is detected by the experimental system, scientists issue a

forecast bulletin to other, nearby scientists and community managers that depicts the HAB’s current location and future movement, and that categorizes its intensity on a weekly basis.

zebra mussel that filters Great Lakes water and removes other algae competitors. These blooms can produce toxins that can cause skin rashes, liver damage, fish kills and foul

HABs, such as the blue-green alga Microcystis, occur in the waters in nearly every coastal state and cost more than $82 million annually, including public health, fisheries and tourism

drinking water. This system will serve as a model for other areas of the U.S. impacted by HABs.

losses. Microcystis blooms are increasing in frequency csc.noaa.gov/crs/habf

and duration in the Great Lakes, in part due to the invasive

EIGHT POINT LAKE BOATING ACCESS SITE NOW OPEN The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that the Eight Point Lake Boating Access Site, located in Garfield Township in Clare County, is complete and open to the public. This 388-acre lake had previously offered no opportunity for free public boating access. The new site has asphaltpaved roads and parking areas, a single concrete launch ramp with a courtesy pier, vault toilet building and parking for 22 vehicles, including a barrier-free space and one space designated for law enforcement vehicles. The site also includes storm water management designs to protect water quality. Final landscaping and restoration work, including the planting of 68 trees, remains to be accomplished. © Eric Fransen, Michigan DNR

To reach this new site from US-10, turn south on Partridge Road and follow the boating access signs south and west for 3.6 miles to the site. mcgi.state.mi.us/MRBIS

34 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

The Best Solution for Winterizing! Today’s ethanol gasoline needs more than just a stabilizer to protect your engine over the winter from corrosion, phase separation and deposits and to make sure that it’s “ready-to-go” in the Spring.

When Winterizing This Fall . . . ValvTect Does it All. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Stabilizes fuel for up to one year Prevents corrosion Controls moisture Prevents phase separation Prevents octane loss Prevents and cleans-up carbon deposits

Industry Tests Prove ValvTect Outperforms the Competition Most fuel additives make outrageous claims not supported by engine industry test methods. Some are simply ineffective and some could actually damage an engine. ValvTect performance claims are verified and documented. Is your fuel additive’s? VALVTECT

ETHANOL GASOLINE TREATMENT PRODUCT CLAIM STABILIZES FUEL

ABSORBS MOISTURE CONTROLS CORROSION

ACTUAL RESULTS

TEST METHOD

UP TO ONE YEAR

ASTM D525

YES

ASTM D7451 ASTM E1064

“A” RATING

NACE TM 01-72

CLEANS FUEL INJECTORS

YES

CHRYSLER 2.2 L TEST ASTM D 5598

CLEANS INTAKE VALVES

YES

BMW 318 i TEST ASTM D5500

For more information contact:

ValvTect Petroleum 800-728-8258 www.valvtect.com

AVAILABLE AT WEST MARINE, BOATING STORE AND MARINE SUPPLY DEALERS.

NEW TOOL HELPS IDENTIFY MUSKY SPAWNING HABITAT

Fishing

Protecting spawning habitat is critical to Wisconsin’s musky populations and biologists have a new, less expensive, less labor-intensive way to identify where the elusive fish spawn. Results from a two-year study that analyzed spawning habitat on 24 lakes in northern Wisconsin have been used to create a computer model that soon will help fisheries biologists identify where musky spawn on 500 additional lakes throughout the state, says Paul Cunningham, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries policy ecologist.

©Bob Haase

“Once we’ve identified the spawning grounds on each lake, we’ll be able to uncover which areas are in pristine condition and needing vigilant protection versus other areas that are in need of rehabilitation,” he says. To build the model, research teams comprised of University of Michigan researchers, Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin members and Wisconsin DNR fish crews used handheld spotlights to search the entire shoreline of each lake for mating muskies. Each time a musky was seen, the location was marked and its position recorded using digital mapping software. The researchers then collected data about, and described the ecological conditions they found at, those spots. Researchers returned to the sites the next day to verify that spawning had occurred by searching for eggs on the bottom. “We took the preferred spawning habitat characteristics, such as rushes, under-water vegetation, groundwater flow, woody habitat and moderate slopes, and created a Geographic Information System (GIS) model that, when applied to other lakes in Wisconsin, can predict the most likely spawning habitat,” says Joe Nohner, the University of Michigan researcher who led the study. Using these data, fisheries staff will be able to concentrate their efforts

on high-priority areas. Previous research conducted by the University of Michigan and the DNR showed that lakes with self-sustaining musky populations are mostly surrounded by forest, whereas lakes that require stocking often have less natural shoreline and more human development. dnr.wi.gov/fish/musky

KINCAID STATE FISH HATCHERY RENOVATION Renovation at the Kincaid State Fish Hatchery began August

muskellunge eggs and raise 25,000 fry until they reach the

25, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

four-inch fingerling stage. Additionally, 27,000 catchable

Division of Wildlife. Kincaid Hatchery has the responsibility

rainbow trout will be grown in the new facility annually.

for raising muskellunge, hybrid striped bass and rainbow trout that are stocked in public lakes across Ohio. The building improvements will allow for egg hatching capabilities, and will include fry and fingerling troughs. This will allow staff at Kincaid to hatch more than 100,000

36 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

During the construction phase of this project, visitation and tours of the facility will be temporarily discontinued for public safety. They will resume on April 2, 2010. ohiodnr.com

2009 FALL CATCHABLE TROUT RELEASES IN OHIO

Approximately 25,000 rainbow trout, measuring 10 to 13 inches in length, were released into 25 Ohio waterways this October,

according to the Ohio Department of Natural

The trout stocking program targets small inland waters,

Resources Division of Wildlife.

including state and community park lakes, as well as other

“This annual stocking provides excellent opportunities for

easy-access lakes throughout the state.

anglers to continue fishing through the fall all across Ohio,”

Additional information about fall trout releases is available

said Elmer Heyob, hatcheries program administrator with the

from Division of Wildlife district offices in Akron, Athens,

Division of Wildlife.

Columbus, Findlay and Xenia, or by calling (800) WILD-LIFE.

VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA VIRUS IN BASELINE LAKE AND LAKE ST. CLAIR The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHSv) in samples of fish collected this spring in Baseline Lake in Washtenaw County and in Lake St. Clair. Baseline Lake is the second inland lake in Michigan in which VHSv has been discovered. After VHSv was first detected in Michigan, the DNR began a surveillance program to collect fish from a range of waters for testing each year. Through June 2009, VHSv surveillance efforts have been conducted on 45 water bodies throughout the state. Baseline Lake was sampled for the first time in 2009, and VHSv was found in brown bullheads that were collected during the survey. Baseline Lake is the second inland water body in Michigan in which fish have been found to test positive for VHSv: the first was Budd Lake in Clare County in 2007. Other fish species sampled, including bluegills and rock bass, tested negative for the virus. The virus was also detected in smallmouth bass and muskellunge from Lake St. Clair, which has been positive for VHSv since at least 2003. The smallmouth bass were sampled during a fish kill in early June in Lake St. Clair. The muskellunge were sampled in mid-May during their spawning period as part of the surveillance effort for Lake St. Clair. No mortality of muskellunge was observed this spring, and the last significant mortality of muskellunge that was attributed to VHSv was in 2006. Anglers are reminded to refrain from moving live fish between water bodies, and to use and dispose of bait and baitfish properly. Boaters need to make sure their bilges and live wells are emptied prior to leaving a boat launch site, and equipment must be cleaned and disinfected after use. michigan.gov/dnrfishing

greatlakesboating.com | 37

YACHT CLUB PROFILE: ST. JOSEPH RIVER YACHT CLUB

Founded in 1913, the St. Joseph River Yacht Club is now in its third location, a magnificent, historic setting on the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph, Michigan. The club moved to the former Lighthouse Depot in 2003 and has grown to 525 members with about a two-year waiting list to join. Open from the St. Patrick’s Day Party through the New Year’s Eve Party, the club is a favorite spot for boaters, swimmers and members who enjoy the full social agenda. All members enjoy a full social calendar, including the popular Friday night buffet, live music in the Burgee Bar, the Jimmy Buffett party and the

close-up view of the harbor and boating traffic. The new dock

famous Tri-State Party on Labor Day weekend. The club

is a favorite spot for boating members to tie up for lunch or

is also a great spot to watch the fireworks displays on the

dinner on their way to or from a Lake Michigan outing.

Fourth of July and for the Venetian Festival. The Rhumbline

The club has a very active swim team that enjoys the new pool.

Regatta in early June and the TriState Regatta on the

Yacht racers leverage skills honed during Wednesday night

Saturday of Labor Day weekend include dinner and a dance

races to win trophies in the big regional races. Most recently

open to the public.

the St. Joseph River Yacht Club placed second among the

Delightful dining options are provided in the Burgee Bar.

16 clubs participating in the 101st Mac Race from Chicago

The large third floor is available for private parties (member

to Mackinac Island. Cruisers enjoy weekend trips to South

sponsored) and special club functions like the Commodore’s

Haven or other Western Michigan ports, and occasional dingy

Ball. During the summer, members can enjoy relaxing lunches

excursions up the St. Joseph and Paw Paw Rivers.

or dinners at the Rhumbline Bar at the river’s edge and get a

38 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

sjryc.com

ÂŠ Todd VanSickle/BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival

INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE AT THE BVI SPRING REGATTA

The Commodore of the Royal British Virgin

Invitations have been sent to yacht

Islands Yacht Club is inviting other yacht

clubs in the United Kingdom, Germany

clubs from around the world to send teams

and the United States. This race will pit

to compete in the inaugural International

competitors from the various clubs against

Yacht Club Challenge (IYCC). The IYCC

each other in Sunsail Beneteau 39s.

will be part of the 2010 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 29 to April 4. To sweeten the pot, Sunsail Yacht Charters is providing up to a 10 percent discount for all those booking for the IYCC, a free charter to the winning team and a perpetual trophy. Although this is the inaugural year for the IYCC, it will be the 39th for the BVI Spring

Visitors can fly to the British Virgin Islands through San Juan, Puerto Rico with American Airlines, Cape Air and LIAT. Flights are also available through Antigua and Barbados on Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and BWIA. Ferry service is also available from St. Thomas.

Regatta and, as in the past 11 years, the

bvispringretta.org

2010 edition will be hosted and presented by the Nanny Cay Marina and Resort.

SAILING CLASSES OFFERED The Alpena Yacht Club, located in Alpena, Michigan, offers

Youth classes are scheduled for five half-days for ages

sailing classes for youth, adults and families that are

eight to 18, at a cost of $75 for the session. Youths are

open to the public. Last year, 90 children and teens took

welcome and encouraged to sign up for multiple classes,

120 week-long sailing lessons, all taught by U.S. Sailing-

with a reduced fee for each additional lesson.

certified instructors. Classes include beginner, advanced and racing levels, on Optimist, JY15 or Yngling sailboats. The yacht club provides boats, life jackets and all of the necessary equipment; students always wear lifejackets during instruction. To help ensure safety, youth classes are held on the Thunder Bay River above the Second Avenue bridge, and in Optimist and in JY15 sailboats. Yngling crew classes are

Adult and family lessons are available by appointment, for at most three adults per session. Two-hour lessons are $60 for one individual, $100 for two, or $135 for three. There are different levels of advancement so that students can move from one level to the next at their own pace. Sailing lessons take place in a noncompetitive environment. alpenayouthsailingclub.com // (989) 354-2175

held on Thunder Bay just a mile or two off off-shore.

greatlakesboating.com | 39

Marinas

MARINA PROFILE: NORTH POINT MARINA

seven days a week. The nature preserve

offers hiking/biking trails, picnic areas and beaches, as well as multiple playgrounds and ball courts so that boaters of all ages can find opportunities for dockside recreation. An active yacht club, spirited slipholder community and The Tropics Restaurant & Bar provide continual excitement, while generous, restricted parking and meticulously maintained bathhouses guarantee a hassle-free retreat. With all of these amenities, many are surprised by the affordable, all-inclusive slip rates where North Point Marina, located on a 140-acre nature preserve, opened in 1989 and boasts 1,500 slips, the largest number on the Great Lakes. Conveniently centered between the metro areas of Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with easy access to the Interstate and Metra, relaxation is never more than a short ride away.

no taxes or surcharges apply; water, electricity, extensive cable channels, pump-outs, restricted parking, plentiful private bathhouse access and more are already included. North Point Marina offers a relaxing and safe boating experience, nestled in a lush natural atmosphere. Old salts and new boaters alike have come to expect the gracious hospitality that awaits them at their home away from home.

North Point Marina offers world-class amenities that are second to none, highlighted during the April 1 to October 31 boating season. Floating docks with slips from 30 to 60 feet

North Point Marina

and end ties to 108 feet are protected by a double breakwall,

701 North Point Drive

while new ADA-accessible docks guarantee that the marina

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois 60096

is open to anyone. Full marine service, storage and fuel are

(847) 746-2845

available on-site through Skipper Bud’s of Illinois. Dedicated

npmonline.com

security patrols the docks and roadways 24 hours a day,

WINTER STORAGE AT STONE BASEMENT CenterPointe Marina, located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is in the process of transitioning into a full-service marina. The first phase of expansion is the offering of winter storage inside the Stone Basement. By next summer the marina will have 40,000 square feet of storage capability. The new building going up on the northeast corner across from the Maple-Oregon Bridge will provide indoor, heated storage for about 25 boats. Locally, the structure is known as the “Stone Basement.” It was named by the Fruit Growers Cooperative, who used the building to store apples and cherries. The original structure is labeled on city maps dating back to the 1880s. The Stone Basement is a 16,000 square-foot building that will

CenterPointe Marina currently offers 130 slips between 40 feet

eventually become a new boat showroom, which is why it has

and 100 feet, and the facilities include a clubhouse, an indoor

high-quality finishes, such as exposed stone walls, artistic,

pool and a fitness center. The next phases will add boat sales

acid-stained floors and glass garage doors.

and brokerage, as well as establishing a service department. shipyardliving.com

40 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

MICHIGAN MARINAS CERTIFIED CLEAN The Michigan Clean Marina Program

Bay Harbor Lake Marina

Committee has recertified the Bay Harbor Lake Marina and certified All Seasons Marine as Michigan Clean Marinas. Bay Harbor Lake Marina is located in Bay Harbor, Michigan. The marina was originally certified in 2006 for three years, and the recertification will last for five years. It offers seasonal and transient docking in Little Traverse Bay. All Seasons Marine is a family-owned, Michigan marina located in the community of South Haven, Michigan. The marina has been certified for three years, and after that amount of time has passed, it will have to apply for recertification. The Clean Marina Program (CMP) is a joint undertaking by the

overview of the designation process and a review of best

Michigan Boating Industries Association, Michigan Sea Grant

management practices. The facilities then conduct self-

and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. It is

evaluations of their environmental practices to determine their

the policy of a clean marina to protect the health of boaters,

strengths and weaknesses. After implementing improvements

staff and the environment by preventing the discharge of

and attaining a certain level of competencies, the marina

pollutants into the water, land and air.

requests a visitation by a CMP consultant, who evaluates the

Certification begins with a pledge to participate in the program, followed by workshops where the marina management and staff receive a marina handbook, an

facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental stewardship. When the facility reaches established goals, they receive their designation. bayharbor.com // allseasonsmarineinc.com

VETERANS ISLAND MARINA DREDGING The Veterans Island Marina in Aurora, Illinois will be dredged next spring, and the preliminary work is already underway, including mapping, measuring and planning. The marina was last dredged in the mid-1990s when the Hollywood Casino riverboat docked near downtown Aurora. Due to normal spring melts and heavy rainfall, sediment has built up at the marina in the Fox River, making it impossible for boaters to launch their vessels. Late last year, following a series of floods, several freeze-thaw cycles also damaged the boat launch and dock. The dock has since been rebuilt, with a handicap-accessible ramp and a larger, floating dock.

greatlakesboating.com | 41

Cruising

MEDICINE FOR MARINERS AND SAFETY AT SEA From January 16 to 23, join an expert medical faculty at the Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, for the second annual comprehensive seminar on the prevention and treatment of medical problems at sea. The conference is designed for physicians, nurses, health care professionals, and for mariners who simply want to increase their medical skills, self-reliance and safety at sea. The course is accredited for up to 15 Category 1 CME credits. Some of the topics to be featured include health maintenance at sea, hazardous marine life, the onboard medical kit, cold water immersion, hypothermia, drowning, sea sickness, seafood poisoning, solar injury, medical evacuation, telemedicine, dive medicine and lightning injury. The lectures are scheduled each morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and leave the rest of the day free to enjoy all of the Bitter End facilities. There are no lectures on Wednesday, allowing participants to take the full-day Anegada Island excursion. There will be opportunities during the week to meet socially with fellow participants, their guests and the faculty. Following this program, participants should be able to: •

describe the nature and treatment of common medical problems and medical emergencies encountered in recreational boating and diving;

•

identify the nature and treatment of illness and injuries from hazardous marine life and seafood toxins;

•

describe the pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of environmental threats faced by mariners, e.g. hypothermia, lightning, hyperthermia and solar injury;

•

discuss the principles of health and safety at sea and the measures to prevent illness, injury and death at sea;

•

describe the principles of medically safe scuba diving. beyc.com // Dr. Michael Jacobs: saildoc@vineyard.net

CRUISERS’ WINTER WORKSHOP The Annapolis School of Seamanship will hold a new

The event includes full group sessions, small group break-

Cruiser’s Winter Workshop on January 23 to 24 at the

out sessions and an interactive simulator tour as well as

Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies

lunch and dinner on Saturday, lodging at the MITAGS hotel,

(MITAGS) in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

breakfast Sunday morning and a wrap-up panel discussion

The interactive presentations will offer an in-depth look at a variety of topics important to cruisers from passage planning and marine weather to onboard systems and collision avoidance, and will be conducted at an ideal maritime learning environment like no other education program has yet offered the sailing and power cruising community.

42 GLB | Nov/ De c 09

with all presenters. The all-inclusive price is $475 per person. MITAGS provides a free shuttle between the conference center and BWI Airport for hotel guests. AnnapolisSchoolofSeamanship.com // (866) 369-2248

WOMEN’S POWERBOATING COURSE The Women’s Sailing & Powerboating School of St. Petersburg, Florida is teaching two separate, power boating courses for women, in Sarasota, Florida from November 16 to 20 and December 7 to 11. The school would also accommodate a group of four students, at minimum, who would prefer a different set of dates. The courses are “live aboard,” meaning the boat serves as both hotel and classroom. Cabins on the boats are mostly double occupancy. Each course costs $2,795. In addition to accommodations, the cost of every class includes all instruction and provisions for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The group will eat some dinners ashore, to sample local cuisines. All dockage and mooring fees, fuel costs and cruising taxes are also included in the price. The power boating course will spend the nights docked at marinas or anchored in different ports and harbors. These live-aboard courses provide the opportunity for living the cruising lifestyle while learning the skills. seasenseboating.com/Sailing_Courses.htm // (800) 332-1404

CRUISING RALLY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW RALLY TO THE BAHAMAS The Cruising Rally Association is expanding its year-round calendar of offshore sailing rallies and seminars to include the Bahamas Cruising Rally (BCR). The BCR, open to power and sail boaters, will leave Hampton, Virginia on November 2 and cruise directly to the Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, a 190-slip marina in Marsh Harbor, the capital of the Abacos, Bahamas. the event to couples and families, as well as racers—both Ralliers who join the inaugural BCR event will enjoy all of the

experienced and first-timers. The Cruising Rally Association

pre-rally social events, briefings and inspections of the 20th

maintains lists of qualified volunteer sailors, available to

Annual Caribbean 1500, which leaves Hampton for Tortola

augment offshore crews for participating skippers.

in the British Virgin Islands the same day. For first-time Bahamas cruisers, there will also be lectures about exploring

Each day Web site visitors will monitor the progress of the

the islands. The BCR fleet will include divisions for both

boats in the two rallies. With wireless transponders on each

racers and cruisers.

yacht, positions will be broadcast via satellite six times each day. Each boat’s track will be displayed on the Cruising

As with the Caribbean 1500, the Bahamas Cruising Rally

Rally Association Web site using software customized to

retains some of the competitive elements of traditional

incorporate features from Google Earth.

sailboat races, but offers social, educational and technological enhancements that broaden the appeal of

carib1500.com

greatlakesboating.com | 43

National

CANADIAN BOATERS MUST HAVE OPERATOR CARD As of September 15, 2009, every Canadian boat owner with a motorized pleasure craft must either obtain a permit or carry proof of having completed a boating safety course in Canada before April 1, 1999. The permit, called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, is operable for a lifetime and is available only upon the successful completion of a written safety test. Boat renters only need to complete a safety checklist. Pleasure Craft Operator Cards are not new, and their availability can be traced back to 1999, when everyone 16 years or younger at the time was required to obtain them. Transport Canada has gradually increased boating regulations during the past 10 years. Some boaters may already hold one of the certificates that

consecutive days, or if they drive Canadian registered or

would qualify for the issuance of a Pleasure Craft Operator

licensed pleasure boats. A non-resident who does not meet

Card. In these cases they need only carry on-board the original

these standards and needs to carry proof of competency can

certificate or a copy, rather than having to apply for a permit.

use a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, or an operator card or

The list of recognized certificates is available online at

equivalent that meets the requirements of the home state or

www.tc.gc.ca/marine/menu.htm.

nation. A non-resident who uses a power-driven rental boat

Non-residents in Canada do not need to show proof of

can instead show a finished boat rental safety checklist.

competency if they are in Canadian waters for 44 or fewer

HOUSE VOTES TO EXPAND THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY in Michigan and extend east to the international boundary with Canada. U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) introduced H.R. 905, which passed a House vote 286 to 107. The bill was cosponsored by Michigan Congressmen Dale Kildee (D-Flint), Thaddeus McCotter (R-Livonia) and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Vernon Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids). H.R. 905 expands the area covered by the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to 3,722 square miles of water and 226 miles of shoreline, up from 448 square miles of water and 115 miles of shoreline. The expansion adds an additional 180 shipwrecks to the sanctuary. The legislation also directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to produce updated charts of the newly designated areas and to apply the protection and preservation provisions in the existing The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation in late September that extends the boundary of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The expanded boundaries will include waters off Alcona, Alpena and Presque Isle counties

44 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

management plan to the newly added areas. H.R. 905 now awaits consideration in the U.S. Senate, where Sen. Carl Levin (D-Michigan) has introduced companion legislation.

LACK OF BOATER EDUCATION LINKED TO RISE IN BOATING FATALITIES The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has expressed concern over statistics reporting a rise in recreational boating fatalities in a recently released publication of the 2008 boating safety statistics. The fatality rate, a measure of the number of deaths versus the number of registered recreational boats, increased from 5.3 in 2007 to 5.6 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational boats in 2008. During this time, the Coast Guard recorded 709 deaths, 3,331 injuries and approximately $54 million in damage to property, stemming from 4,789 recreational boating accidents. Operator inattention, careless or reckless operation, lack of a proper lookout, operator inexperience, and passenger or skier behavior rank as the top five contributing factors to recreational boating accidents. Alcohol consumption continues to be of major concern in fatal boating accidents and is listed as the leading contributing factor in 17 percent of the deaths. Rear Adm. Kevin Cook, the Coast Guard’s director of prevention policy, emphasized the importance of boating education, “The 2008 report shows a clear link between safety and boating education by highlighting that only 10 percent of deaths occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety education. This statistic indicates that boaters who have taken a boating safety course are less likely to be involved in an accident. In addition, two-thirds of all fatal boating accident victims drowned; and of those, 90 percent were not wearing a life jacket. The Coast Guard urges all boaters, whether as an operator or passenger, to take a boating safety course and to always wear a life jacket.” Cgaux.org/boatinged // uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_ stats.htm

POWERBOAT RACES TO ROAR INTO KEY WEST Top American and international powerboat racing teams will churn up the waters of Key West Harbor during the Key West World Championship that will be held from November 8 to 15. ©www.freezeframevideo.net Kw 2008

Boats will compete in 14 classes during the season-ending championship series, acclaimed as the Indianapolis 500 of the offshore powerboat racing circuit. Chief among them is the Superboat Unlimited Class, drawing large contenders that can reach speeds of more than 170 mph. The championship will kick off with a parade of race boats down the island’s legendary Duval Street beginning at 4 p.m., Sunday, November 8. The action will continue through the week with races Wednesday, November 11; Friday, November 13; and Sunday, November 15. On non-race days, powerboat enthusiasts can view the boats up close and mingle with racers and crews at the race village

on the Truman Waterfront, located at the end of Southard Street, past Thomas Street and the Truman Annex. On race days, spectators can get unparalleled views of the action from grandstand areas on the Truman Waterfront. Other popular viewing areas include waterfront hotels and Key West’s Mallory Square. superboat.com

greatlakesboating.com | 45

Sailing

ST. MAARTEN-ST. MARTIN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA

in Great Bay and ends in the Frenchside capital, Marigot, the second day is from Marigot back to Philipsburg, and the final day will see the yachts leaving again from Great Bay toward the Island of Anguilla and returning to Great Bay in the afternoon. Several yachts have already signed up for the 2010 event and the organizers expect at least an additional 20 yachts to participate. The first regatta day is These are some of the classic and vintage yachts that competed in the 2009 regatta.

also the special “Tall Ships’ Day,” in which the large Tall Ships will compete.

West Indies Events and the St. Maarten-St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta Organization have announced the preliminary

Another special race will be the “Star Regatta,” in which

program for the Fifth Invitational St. Maarten-St. Martin

celebrities and VIPs will sail on 12M America’s Cup Challenge

Classic Yacht Regatta that will be held from January 21 to 24.

yachts to generate money for the local Nature Foundation and the Diabetes Foundation.

St. Maarten/St. Martin is a small, dual-nation island, halfNetherlands Antilles and half-French, in the Northeastern

The organization will provide special reduced hotel rates

Caribbean blessed with year-round sunshine and always-

and spectator boats for visiting tourists. The regatta will be

blowing trade winds.

sanctioned by the new Sint Maarten-St. Martin Classic Yacht Club.

The regatta headquarters are located in the main shopping town on the boardwalk in Philipsburg at the Holland House

ClassicRegatta.com

LOUIS VUITTON WORLD SERIES The first Louis Vuitton World Series (LVWS) event will be held in Nice, France from November 7 to 22. The Louis Vuitton World Series is an outgrowth of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series that took place in Auckland, New Zealand in February earlier this year. The series will feature a 10-team field competing on two pairs of identical America’s Cup class yachts chosen by lot in a round robin, one-on-one, match-racing format where the two finalists go head-to-head to determine the winner. Points will be accumulated throughout the series to determine the rankings for the season. The second Louis Vuitton World Series event is scheduled for March 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by a Series in La Maddalena, Italy in May 2010. Organizers are also evaluating interest from the international cities of Athens, Greece; Valencia, Spain; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Town, South Africa; Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi to host future events. Teams confirmed for the first event in Nice include: BMW ORACLE Racing (USA), Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL), Italia by Joe Fly (ITA), K-Challenge (FRA), Mascalzone Latino (ITA), Swedish Challenge Artemis (SWE), Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) and Team French Spirit (FRA). All LVWS events will be sanctioned by ISAF, the international sailing governing body, and will take place over the next two years.

46 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Sail America have announced that Strictly Sail Miami is making a temporary move to Sea Isle Marina for 2010 to address exhibitor space needs and to ensure that Strictly Sail Miami is viable in the years ahead. The show is moving from its traditional location, Miamarina at Bayside, to Sea Isle Marina, located just a half mile north on Biscayne Bay behind the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. The show is co-locating with the in-water powerboat portion of the Miami International Boat Show, a traditionally heavy-

portion of the Miami Boat Show, we

to travel; and the Trinity Episcopal

traffic area of the five-day event.

anticipate the Sea Isle Marina location

Cathedral Church parking lot adjacent

“After examining the current landscape

will attract a greater number of boat

to 16th Street, which will hold Strictly

of the show and evaluating feedback

show attendees and, ultimately, more

Sail Miami’s seminars, special events

from the sailing industry, Sea Isle

leads for Strictly Sail Miami exhibitors.”

and features.

was the logical alternative for the

Strictly Sail Miami 2010 will occupy

The Strictly Sail Miami boat show is

2010 show,” noted Kevin Murphy,

Pier 5 at Sea Isle Marina, which holds

scheduled to take place from February

show manager of Strictly Sail Miami.

up to 55 sailboats; 16th Street on the

11 to 15, 2010.

“Located near the Miami Convention

way into Pier 5, which will showcase all

Center and home to the in-water

sail-related booths from accessories

StrictlySailMiami.com

CARLOS AGUILAR MATCH RACE The Virgin Islands Sailing Association and the St. Thomas

spectators. This allows for fantastic action views and race

Yacht Club will host the Second Annual Carlos Aguilar

interaction. The event offers both an open division and a

Match Race, to be sailed in Charlotte Amalie Harbor from

women’s division that provides for great sailing and even

December 2 to 6.

better prospects for after-race entertainment. The rum and

The Carlos Aguilar Match Race is sailed in IC-24s, which are modified J-24s, along a seawall in downtown Charlotte Amalie, with the courses set less than 50 yards from the

tequila drinks are all free, as are many meals. The raggae music begins immediately after the debriefings, as does the dancing. carlosmatchrace.com

greatlakesboating.com | 47

NEW PRODUCTS

RULE-MATE BILGE PUMPS ITT Rule has redesigned its Rule-Mate line of automated bilge pumps. The new pumps include 500 GPH, 750 GPH and 1100 GPH models. The pumps utilize a state-of-the-art solid-state water sensing device, threaded discharge ports, anti-fouling impellers and a new robust industrial design. $59.99-$94.99 • rule-industries.com // (978) 282- 0440

MARINE TUF-CLOTH Sentry Solutions’ Marine Tuf-Cloth was developed for the U.S. Navy SEALS using a formula of non-toxic, dry-film corrosion inhibitors and lubricants that provide a fast-drying, water-displacing, micro-bonding crystal barrier against rust, friction and wear. Special additives enhance the cloth’s ability to protect fishing tackle, dive knives, gear and boat and trailer accessories against the highly corrosive effects of salt water and high humidity. $8.95 • sentr ysolutions.com // (800) 546 -8049

RESCYOU COASTAL LIFERAFT The advanced RescYou Coastal Liferaft from Viking Life-Saving Equipment includes a self-inflating canopy and two large ballast bags. The boarding ramp provides passengers with easy access and quick escape from the water. The device’s two openings aid in ventilation, paddling and visibility, with one large enough for helicopter rescue from inside the raft. The included emergency pack contains SOLAS flares, a signal mirror, whistle, flashlight, seasickness pills, rescue kit, buoyant safety knife, pump, paddles, sponges, bailer leak stoppers and repair kit. The economically-priced, compact and lightweight RescYou Coastal packs into a small, high-gloss fiberglass container or convenient water-resistant valise. It’s vacuum-sealed, and only requires service every three years. $1,795-$1,895 • viking-life.com // (305) 614-5800

48 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

HANDHELD MARITIME THERMAL IMAGER FLIR Systems’ new First Mate line of hand-held maritime thermal night vision cameras allow users the power to see navigational hazards like channel markers, land, other boats and people in the water more clearly— and from farther away—than ever before, even in total darkness. Fully submersible, it runs for more than five hours on a single battery charge and has more than 120 hours of standby battery life. $2,999 • flir.com // (877) 773-3547

ECO-FRIENDLY MOORING SYSTEM The EzyRider Mooring System from Global Moorings Pty Ltd helps to protect the environment by not containing any mobile components that would come into contact with the sea floor. It is manufactured from heavy-duty materials that are also lightweight, low-maintenance and corrosion-resistant. $3,900 • ezyridermooring.com // +61 300 523 252

INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET This Float-Tech® life jacket’s zip-in liner can be worn alone as a vest or zipped into all-season, lightweight, waterproof and breathable performance outerwear. Sleeves that zip off, a hidden, brimmed hood, reflective fabric and access points that allow for an internal safety harness are all part of the rip-stop nylon jacket shell. It only takes three to five seconds to automatically activate the jacket’s zip-in liner when immersed in water. Or, it can be manually inflated before entry. $299.99 • floattech.com // (518)-266 - 0964

greatlakesboating.com | 49

BOAT CARE & FEEDING

INTAKE WATER STRAINER Designed for easy installation, cleaning and maintenance, the new, heavy-duty four-inch Intake Water Strainer is the latest in Perko’s Large Boat Strainer Line. The strainer is constructed of cast bronze with an easy-to-remove cover, which provides quick access to the strainer basket. The strainer also features four stainless steel tie rods. A drain plug in the bottom of the strainer casting enables easy sediment removal or draining. The transparent cylinder allows for a visual check for debris. $4,000 • perko.com // (305) 621-7575

BACTERIA CLEANS BILGES BioBlitzen Bilge Clean contains good bacteria that are proven to degrade oil, grease, fuel and sludge without harmful chemicals or emulsifiers. The beneficial bacteria eat the harmful mess in the bilge. Besides reducing oily bilge buildup and unpleasant odors, Bilge Clean also eliminates spills in the water that can result in hefty fines. The microbes are guaranteed to be non-pathogenic. The product is safe for both fresh and salt water. $12.9 9 • bioblit zen.com

PREMIUM FOGGING OIL ValvTect has introduced ValvTect Marine Fuel Stabilizer and ValvTect Premium Fogging Oil, specially formulated for marine applications. The fuel stabilizer works with both gasoline and diesel fuels, and keeps them fresh for at least two years. The fogging oil protects all internal engine parts during storage and is safe for all engines. Its long-lasting coating prevents rust and corrosion. $ 8. 22- $15. 27 • val v tect.com // (800) 728-8258

50 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

FUEL POLISHING MODULE Parker Energy Systems’ new FPM-050 Fuel Polishing Module is designed to combat condensation build-up in diesel, bio-diesel and kerosene fuel systems, preventing corrosion and maximizing the effectiveness of filters. This fuel recirculation system enables fuel maintenance during engine downtime and storage while consuming less than two watts of power. By promoting a bacteria-free environment and preventing contaminant buildup, it reduces the need for expensive fuel treatments and additives. It filters up to 50 gallons of fuel a day. The FPM-050 is simple to operate, and will easily fit into existing fuel systems. $587 • parker fuelpolishing.com // (877) 217-4501

NO-RUST SHIELD WD-40 Company has introduced its 3-IN-ONE® No-Rust Shield® to protect metals in enclosed spaces, including boat compartments and toolboxes, for up to 90 days. Corrosion inhibitors from the No-Rust Shield form an invisible layer that seals metals against air and moisture that can cause rust and corrosion, protecting without any harmful effects on electrical, mechanical or chemical properties. Its Timestrip® alerts consumers when it is time to replace the unit. $4.99 • norust shield.com // (888) 324-7596

RE-SETTABLE HOUR METER The Hardline Products Re-Settable Hour Meter makes it easy for you to keep track of maintenance schedules and running hours for four-stroke marine engines. The meter flashes when it is time to change the oil or to check the spark plugs or valves. It works with earlier generation ignitions, and is easy to install. The unit features an easy-to-read display, and is waterproof and shock-resistant. $49.99 • hardlineproducts.com // (805) 581-4700

greatlakesboating.com | 51

Discover Lake Forest College

A beautiful campus located on the shore of Lake Michigan 30 miles north of Chicago Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ

U Faculty work closely with students in small class settings U Abundant internship and research opportunities U Diverse student body from 45 states and 69 countries U Generous scholarships and ﬁnancial aid packages U Students graduate with a competitive edge on great jobs, top graduate programs and more

Learn more and schedule a visit today.

w w w. l a k e f o r e s t . e d u | 8 4 7 - 7 3 5 - 5 0 0 0 | 1 5 0 Ye a r s o f A c a d e m i c E x c e l l e n c e

MARINE MART

POWERBOATS 18’ Wood Lafitte Skiff: Cajun built. 18’ Wood Lafitte Skiff: Cajun built. Bells, whistles, horns, brass. Volvo Penta 3 cylinder, turbo diesel inboard. HD, DP trailer, w/1989 GMC towing pickup. 305 V-8, auto, A/C. (815) 455-2179. $3500.

2006 320 Express Cruisers Yacht: Garmin 3210, 21-mile radar, sonar, fish finder, many extras. 190 hours, fresh water only, comes with slip, Sodus Bay, NY. Call Mick (585) 490-0001. $139,999.00. (see photo below)

(see photo below)

1985 26’ 29’ LOA Carver Montego: In water & ready. 350 cid New Merc outdrive 2009. 6 ft. + headroom, midcabin, galley, pumpout head, hot pressure water, tele & transom showers, halon, Datamarine speed/ dist. Log. (724) 301-0709. $7,500. 1994 29’ Tiara Open: Excellent condition. Twin Crusader 350s. Raytheon electronics (radar, autopilot, VHF/hailer, video echo sounder.) New canvas. Electric planner board reels, rod holders, much more. See www.LokeLures.com homepage. (586) 725-5911. $79,900 OBO. 1969 30’ Lyman Express Cruiser: Twin 250 Crusaders, new camperback screens, i’sing glass, second owner for 35 years, inside winter storage, new upholstery following Lyman orginal. Email bamboolkwd@bge.net Vermilion, OH. Asking $35,000. (see photo below)

1998 Cruisers Yachts 3575 Express: 13’ beam, stable, roomy; 7.4 Merc MPIs; 480 hrs; A/C, gen., electric galley; great condition. (248) 646-0512. $90,000. Meridian Cockpit MotorYacht: Perfect for cruising or entertaining! Spacious, luxurious, quiet, powerful, fast, safe! Loaded. 2 Cabins/heads. Excellent condition. D.O.C. easy docking. T370 diesels. Dinghy pkg. SatTV. $279K. (770) 992-1416. (see photo below)

1998 Carver 350 Mariner: Loaded w/ air, generator, autopilot, radar/chart. Twin 454 ci gas w/low hours. Clean. Call Mike at (312) 501-7679. Reduced to sell: $111,900. 1990 41’ Silverton Aft Cabin: 502 Crusaders, new carpet and upholstery. Trades welcome. View at www.boatinggreenbay.com under club boats. Phone J.C. at (715) 304-8477. $90,500.

54 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

INDIANA

NOVEMBER 12-15 Fort Myers Boat Show Harborside Event Center Fort Myers City Yacht Basin Fort Myers

JANUARY 11-13 All-Canada Show – Indianapolis The Fountains Carmel

fortmyersboatshow.com

DECEMBER 3-6 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin, Albert Whitted Park St. Petersburg

(800) 940-7642

Premiere-Racing.com

GEORGIA JANUARY 13-17 Atlanta Boat Show Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta

atlantaboatshow.com

FREE ADS GOT A BOAT TO SELL? Complimentary 25 word classifi ed boat advertisements in the January/February issue. (NO STRINGS ATTACHED!)

Email your text-only advertisement to

classifieds@greatlakesboating.com. Free classified boat advertisement offer limited to one per reader. Photographs may be added for $25. To upload a picture and pay, visit: greatlakesboating.com/classifi eds. All classifi ed ads are subject to publisher’s approval. Space is limited. Free ads will be accepted on a fi rst come-fi rst served basis. Advertisements for the January/February 2010 issue must be received by December 1, 2009.

ILLINOIS

chicagoboatshow.com

JANUARY 14-17 All-Canada Show Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center St. Charles

JANUARY 28-31 Strictly Sail Chicago Navy Pier Chicago

KENTUCKY JANUARY 20-24 Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville

louisvilleboatrvshow.com

JANUARY 6-10 New Orleans Boat & Sportshow New Orleans Morial Convention Center New Orleans

NewOrleansBoatandSportshow.com

MICHIGAN

JANUARY 7-10 Ultimate Fishing Show Rock Financial Showplace Novi

showspan.com

JANUARY 13-17 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show McCormick Place – North Chicago JANUARY

(800) 325-6290

LOUISIANA

JANUARY 18-22 Key West Race Week Key West

allcanadashow.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

FLORIDA

JANUARY 31 Hamlin Lake Ice Fishing Tournament Hamlin Lake Ludington

naifc.com/events

MINNESOTA JANUARY 20-24 Minneapolis Boat Show Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis

minneapolisBoatShow.com

strictlysailchicago.com

greatlakesboating.com | 55

EVENTS CALENDAR

MISSOURI

JANUARY 7-10 Kansas City Sportshow H. Roe Bartle Hall Kansas City

kansascitysportshow.com

WISCONSIN

JANUARY 15-24 Milwaukee Boat Show Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park Milwaukee showspan.com

JANUARY 8-10 All-Canada Show St. Charles Convention Center St. Charles

(800) 325-6290

JANUARY 21-24 All-Canada Show Milwaukee County Sports Complex Franklin allcanadashow.com

NEW YORK

GLB Magazine Advertiser Index ACE Recreational Marine Insurance

Adventure Craft

Atlantic-Meeco

IBC

Cafe Bolero

Dept. of Agriculture

Essex Credit

JANUARY 20-24 New York Boat Show Jacob Javits Convention Center New York

JANUARY 22-24 Cabin & Lakefront Living Show Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park Milwaukee

newyorkboatshow.com

showspan.com

GLBF

JANUARY 25-27 All-Canada Show Marriott Madison West Middleton

Golden Giant

William Kuesel, CPA

Lake Forest College

CANADA

Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show

JANUARY 9-17 Toronto International Boat Show Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario

North Point Marina

OHIO

JANUARY 15-24 Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show I-X Center Cleveland clevelandboatshow.com

TENNESSEE

JANUARY 6-10 Nashville Boat & Sportshow Nashville Convention Center Nashville

Foremost Insurance

(800) 325-6290

torontoboatshow.com

Rampage Boats

TO ADVERTISE

IN GLB please email:

ads@greatlakesboating.com

56 GLB | Nov/ Dec 09

BC 52, 53

Sengâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

ValvTect

Waukegan Harbor

nashvilleboatshow.com

IFC, 01

Ê ÃÊÌ iÊÜ À `½ÃÊ >À}iÃÌÊ}À Õ«Ê vÊvÀiÃ Ü>ÌiÀÊ « Õ ` i ÌÃ]ÊÌ iÊ Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Ài>ÌÊ > iÃÊ >ÛiÊ> Ü>ÞÃÊLii Ê> `ÊÜ Êv ÀiÛiÀÊ Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊLiÊ>ÊÀiVÀi>Ì > ÊÜ ìÀ°Ê ÌÊ Ì > Ì V iiV ]Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÜiÊ>ÀiÊ«À Õ`Ê vÊ ÕÀÊÀ V Ê ÃÌ ÀÞÊ ÊÌ iÃiÊ > iÃÊ> `Ê ÕÀÊ > ÞÊ >À >ÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊV ÃÌÀÕVÌ Ê«À iVÌÃÊÌ >ÌÊ}À>ViÊÌ iÊÃ ÀiÃÊ iÀi° ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊ7iÊ i «Ê >À >Ê Ü iÀÃÊ> `Ê > >}iÀÃÊÜ Ì ÊÃÕ«iÀ ÀÊ >À >ÊìÃ } ]ÊÊ Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊV ÃÌÀÕVÌ ]Ê > Ìi > Vi]ÊÀi«> ÀÃ]ÊÀi ì ÃÊ> `ÊiÝ«> Ã Ã°Ê >À >ÃÊ >ÛiÊ Lii Ê ÕÀÊ ÞÊLÕÃ iÃÃÊv ÀÊ{nÊÞi>ÀÃ°Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÀÊÞ ÕÀÊ iÝÌÊ >À >Ê«À iVÌ]Ê ÜÊÌ >ÌÊÜiÊì ÛiÀÊ Ü >ÌÊÜiÊÃ>ÞÊÜ ÊÜ i ÊÜiÊÃ>ÞÊÜiÊÜ ÊqÊ ÊÌ iÊ> `ÊÜ Ì Ê LÕ`}iÌ°Ê `ÊvÀ Ê«À iVÌÊ À } ÊÌ Ê ÌÃÊw > ÊV « iÌ ]ÊÜi½ Ê «À Û ìÊ>ÊÛ ViÊ vÊiÝ«iÀ i ViÊÌ >ÌÊ > iÃÊÞ ÕÀÊiÝ«iÀ i ViÊÜ Ì Ê ÕÃÊ>Ê« Ã Ì ÛiÊ i° ÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÌ À Õ} ÊÌ iÊÜ ` ÜÊ vÊ «« ÀÌÕ ÌÞÊÜ Ì ÊÕÃ°

/ Ê ,

Ê " *

£ nää , £ÊUÊi > \ÊÃ> iÃJ>Ì > Ì V iiV °V ÊUÊÜÜÜ°>Ì > Ì V iiV °V £ nää ÈÓÇ {ÈÓ£ÊUÊ >Ý\Ê £n {ÓÎ ÎÓ£x

Ê Ê

Slip Into...

North Point Marina With unequaled amenities, the best kept secret on Lake Michigan has affordable slip rates that include water, electricity, extensive television channel line-up, free pumpouts, dock lockers and carts, 24-hour security and much more... all with no taxes or surcharges.

Enjoy the luxury generous restricted parking and plentiful, clean and convenient private bathhouses with showers and laundries - all within steps of your dock!

Wide fairways compliment a protected floating dock system with slips from 30 to 60 feet and end-ties to accommodate mega-yachts. A world-class vacation retreat where slipholders are catered to in the atmosphere of a luxury resort. Activities abound and slipholders have a spirit of community with dock parties, regattas, cookouts and neighborly camaraderie. Complimentary shuttle bus and trolley service to nearby destinations.

Nestled in pristine nature preserves, slipholders can relax in a tranquil, serene marina with a record of safety second to none!

Compare our on-site amenities: yacht club, restaurant and bar, long sandy beaches for swimming or strolling, hiking and biking trails, basketball/volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, charter fishing fleet with full fishing amenities, complete boat maintenance and repair, launch ramps, fuel and winter storage options.

NORTH POINT MARINA â&#x20AC;˘ 847.746.2845 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

701 North Point Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Winthrop Harbor, Illinois 60096 Conveniently located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee