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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

In this issue, we bring you Cruisers Yachts and a feature that covers four of their most popular models. Cruisers started as a small, family-run wooden boat making operation and has grown into one of the top fiberglass boatbuilders in the world.

The new boating season is upon us. We are about to embark on another year of joys on the water, certainly the most relaxing and least stressful place on planet Earth. Our biggest change has been the redesigned logo, which I’m sure you’ve all seen by now. It’s a step into the future for us. We have heard many wonderful compliments on its style. It is our hope that all of you are enjoying it as much as we are. Recently many changes have been coming the way of boaters. A lot has been happening to scare us, too. We don’t know what the truth is about the Asian carp invasion. Also, it seems the EPA is going to approve higher ethanol limits, forcing many older model boats, which cannot handle the new fuels, into submission. News of this kind can be unsettling for everyone out on the water. You don’t have to be alone or weather the storm without being heard. The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the organization fighting for the boaters. We’re urging the Corps of Engineers to find a real solution to the carp problem, and we’re asking the EPA why they haven’t bothered to study the effects of 15% ethanol fuel in marine engines. It’s clear that if you’re a boater, working together under one umbrella to bring about changes beneficial to boating is the way to keep boating alive.

The Port of Call features Traverse City, Michigan, a cruising destination that any boater should consider. The Cherry Capital of the World has a wide variety of musical and cultural attractions in a beautiful setting. Now is the time to buy a new boat, and we have just the feature to help you get the lending to finance your vessel. We cover the basics and give you inside tips to secure a boat loan. Not everyone puts their boats into dry storage for the winter. We cover some important things to remember if you leave your boat in the water during the off-season. Many people in the Great Lakes ice fish each year. In this issue’s fishing feature, we remind you of several important safety tips to use on the ice. If you’ve never gone ice fishing, the article covers the basics you’ll need to catch fish on your first trip onto the ice. Boat sales are lacking still after a long, slow sales year. But boaters already have their boats, so they can easily keep boating in the upcoming season. There’s no reason to think the season will suffer because of this lack of sales. Great Lakes Boating is excited to bring you the latest news to keep you informed this year. We’ll be out there boating with you. Happy boating!

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Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe

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SPOTLIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS • WINTER LAY-UP AFLOAT • WHAT I WANT

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Above deck are an enclosed cockpit and a walk-through windshield that allows safe and easy access to the foredeck. The poweractuated sunroof has a manual sky shade and the cockpit air conditioning is a standard feature. The 520 also has transom rumble seating and a high-low cockpit table capable of becoming another lounge arrangement. Other amenities found topside are a windshield defroster, an iPod/MP3 interface cockpit stereo system, a cockpit grill and a wet bar. There are 12 vertical portholes for natural light and ventilation in the salon and the galley. The master suite features a large queen-size walk-around island berth; a settee; a private head with separate shower stall; abundant storage for longer cruises; comfortable six-foot, six-inch headroom throughout the stateroom; and a 20-inch LCD flat-screen TV with DVD. The forward stateroom also has a queen-size island berth, ample storage, and private access to the forward head with a separate shower stall. The second layout features twin berths forward rather than the queen island berth.

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EDITORIALS

FOLLOW THE SCIENCE ON MID-LEVEL ETHANOL BLENDS By Thomas J. Dammrich, President, National Marine Manufacturers Association

What do the National Marine Manufacturers Association

Now, don’t get me wrong. We are not opposed to ethanol.

(NMMA), the American Meat Institute, the Grocery

And, like our allies from a diverse coalition of interests, we

Manufacturers Association, the Natural Resources Defense

want clean air and water, and a cleaner environment. But it is

Council and the National Petrochemical Refi ners Association

far from clear that mid-level ethanol blends will give us any of

all have in common? All agree that the Environmental

those things. Early testing has shown it will give boaters more

Protection Agency (EPA) should not approve corn ethanol

headaches and potentially destroy marine engines already in

blends in gasoline that are higher than the currently allowable

use. So, all we ask is that the EPA do the testing, as required by

E10 unless and until independent, rigorous and verifiable

federal law, and follow the science before rushing to a judgment.

scientific testing has been completed. What’s more, testing must conclude that mid-level ethanol blends will not pose a risk to all gasoline-powered engines, public health, the environment and consumers. In fact, a diverse collection of more than 50 environmental groups, conservation organizations, business associations and public interest organizations have banded together to urge the EPA to deny a petition request by the ethanol industry that would allow “mid-level ethanol blends” to be introduced into commerce for general sale. Boaters in most states have experienced fi rsthand the problems created by the introduction of gasoline with 10 percent ethanol, or E10. The impacts on engines, fuel lines, gas tanks and other parts of a boats’ fuel systems are well documented and have forced boaters to make major repairs after being caught unaware of the change and potential problems. But, for the most part, the industry has addressed this as

In early December, in an announcement that it was delaying a decision on the ethanol industry’s petition to approve E15, the EPA functionally acknowledged widespread concerns about E15 on the environment, engines and consumers by indicating they needed more test data than is currently available. The EPA has not conducted any studies on marine engines or on a wide variety of other non-road engines, although our industry clearly welcomes such testing and hopes it will soon be underway. The NMMA’s view, as the boat and engine manufacturers’ trade association, is that no decision should be made on E15 until all independent scientific studies confi rm that it is compatible with both on-road and non-road vehicles. Even the U.S. Coast Guard has opposed the waiver request expressing “concerns related to a possible reduction in the level of safety for recreational boaters should the waiver be granted.”

marine manufacturers have adjusted certain processes and

The NMMA also believes that any attempts to bifurcate the

manufacturing techniques over time.

fuel supply by allowing E15 for only certain vehicles would lead

Now, the ethanol industry is asking the EPA to approve blends higher than E10, including mid-level blends of E12, E15 or E20. There are 13 million registered boats in this country with engines that are not designed, calibrated, certified or warranted to operate with ethanol blends above E10. And, that is just the beginning. If you have other gasoline-powered off-road vehicles, gasoline-powered tools or other gasoline-powered

to a myriad of misfueling, liability and consumer safety issues, and likely cause the price of fuel for boaters to increase while the availability of compatible blends decreases. Further, it is not clear that the system of distribution for gasoline is ready for higher blends of ethanol either. In short, there is much more work to do before a decision can be made, and the EPA has the time and resources to make the right decision.

small engines, neither are they! In fact, there are more than 400

To learn more about why more ethanol in your gasoline is bad

million gasoline-powered products today that were never made

for the environment, engines and consumers, visit

to run on mid-level ethanol blends.

www.followthescience.org or www.nmma.org/government.

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CONSIDER THE BOATERS BEFORE CLOSING THE LOCKS The local boating community remains committed to keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The 1.5 million boaters that navigate and sport fi sh in this area are aware of the horrific devastation that this invasive species could bring. Indeed, we would be the most adversely affected sector if it arrived in the Great Lakes.

The boating community would not want a locks closure to be conducted haphazardly, or before all affected stakeholders have voiced their opinions and have been heard. The city of Chicago could suffer a huge negative economic impact, on the order of $80 million or more, if it closes the locks without creating an alternative route for boaters.

Nearly 7,000 boaters use the Chicago locks for transit to and from their winter storage yards on the Chicago and Calumet river systems. Th is can sweel with additional recreational users of the area. The Great Lakes Congressional Task Force encourages closing the locks until a permanent solution is found to prevent the Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. We are concerned that this organization is advising a course of action that will affect local mariners without considering our perspectives on the issue.

We urge that a public hearing take place in Chicago so that the pros and cons of the idea can be sorted out, before it wreaks havoc on recreational boating. Th is could lead to fi nding an alternative route for boaters in the area, so that all stakeholders could be more content with the short-term situation, until interested parties uncover a long-term one.

JOINING FORCES The Asian carp confl ict has existed for nearly two decades,

Whether or not officials decide to close the locks or, eventually,

ever since flooding allowed the species to escape into the

the canal, it is clear that the United States and Canada

Mississippi River from fi sh farms in the South in the 1990s.

are working together to combat the Asian carp. When the

One Asian carp has been found in a canal leading to the Great Lakes, and some DNA for the species has been discovered in the Great Lakes. However, multiple Asian carp must reach these bodies of water before they can establish a self-sustaining population. The batt le may not yet be lost.

American Great Lakes Fishery Commission asked Fisheries and Oceans Canada to support the fight while the electrical barrier was shut down for maintenance in early December, the Canadian group responded with a team of experts. During the shutdown, a pesticide was administered to part of the Sanitary & Ship Canal to prevent Asian carp from entering the lakes,

Possible next steps include closing three Chicago-area locks

and Canadian employees released a neutralizing chemical to

that provide gateways into and out of Lake Michigan, and

disperse this poison more quickly. They also helped to remove

removing the connection between Lake Michigan and the

and recover fi sh.

Mississippi River permanently by closing the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal.

Canadian support comes directly from the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government, which led Fisheries and Oceans Canada to work

While the Great Lakes Boating Federation supports the short-

with the United States and with those from within its own

term lock closing, taking the canal out of use would cause great

nation to plan its mode of assisting in the Asian carp struggle.

difficulties for the 4.3 million recreational boaters we support.

The Great Lakes Boating Federation is pleased to note the

These include removing direct access to facilities for winter

progress that the United States and Canada have made by

storage and to the path for the Great Loop, a journey that many

joining together, and hopes that this will set a precedent as we

avid boaters have undertaken through the Chicago Sanitary &

all batt le the menace that threatens to upset the Great Lakes

Ship Canal to the Gulf of Mexico.

ecosystem and economy.

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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR

A BANDONED VESSELS THE G REAT L AKES

I’m hoping you can help me. We are working with a few of our members on the Great Lakes on the issue of abandoned boats. The problems with abandoned boats in the Great Lakes obviously arise from the cross state traffic. If a boat is abandoned in Illinois but is registered in Michigan, which state has to go through the process to find the owner and dispose of the boat? And if those state policies on abandoned boats differ, which policy is at work? It seems that the most effective way to handle this in the Great Lakes is to have some sort of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or similar agreement among the states for how to manage this issue. If the states could come up with some type of agreement on whose problem the abandoned boat is in different instances, or, knowing this is a long shot, a standard policy across Great Lakes states for handling abandoned boats, a lot of problems could be alleviated. I’d like to be able to start the process or consideration of an MOU, but am not familiar with the workings among the

Great Lakes states, so I’m hoping you might be able to provide some insight into how to make something like this happen. I’m assuming it would be an agreement among the agencies in each state that cover abandoned boats, but maybe not. Wendy Larimer Legislative Coordinator Association of Marina Industries (202) 350 -9623

THANK-YOU N OTE As a boater with three boats and a canoe, who loves to fish and recreate on our waters, I wanted to thank you for your inclusion of the manatee ad in your December issue. Although boats cause many problems for manatees, boaters both care about manatees and the health of our waters. Thanks for reminding us. Pat Via email

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ou may not know from a simple or even a lingering glance, but the sleepy town of Oconto, Wisconsin, has produced one of the largest manufacturers of high-quality yachts worldwide. Oconto has less than 5,000 residents, and is certainly different from better-known, more sophisticated locales, including the Riviera or the Bahamas. However, it is an environment that allowed the dream of building boats to grow within one man, and to catch on within his family.

The unique history of Cruisers Yachts stems from an event 60 years before the company was founded, in the 1890s, when the Racine Boat Company hired Peter Thompson as a boatbuilder. This employment led Peter and his siblings to found the Peshtigo, Wisconsin-based, Thompson Brothers Boat Manufacturing. Their children shared their interests in entrepreneurship and in vessels, and they began their own company, the Thompson Boat Mart in Woodruff. They sold that in 1953 to focus on the older family business. Launching Cruisers Inc. was the next step, and it came about because the younger Thompsons seized an opportunity provided by a strike at the Peshtigo operation that summer.

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After founding Cruisers, the Thompsons distributed the company’s ﬁrst catalog in 1956. It included wood lapstrake outboard cabin cruisers; in the following decade, they moved from lumber to ﬁberglass. In 1993, KCS International, Inc. purchased the assets of Cruisers Inc. and changed the name to Cruisers Yachts. Cruisers has since moved into a 350,000-square-foot facility, where they build 56-foot yachts. In the following pages, we examine four Cruisers Yachts models, including the 390 Sports Coupe, the 447 Sport Sedan, the 520 Sports Coupe and the 560 Express. They are examples of the progress that Cruisers Yachts has made, and the path that it continues on today.

LOA w/ Ext. Swim Platform Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

40’2” 13’0” 39” 300 75

gal

390

Sports Coupe

The 390 Sports Coupe has an innovative cockpit including

The interior floor plan includes a separate shower stall and a

a fiberglass hardtop with full glass enclosure. Available air

private forward master stateroom.

conditioning and reverse-cycle heating allow for an extended boating season. For easy foredeck access, the coupe features a convenient walk-through windshield, and a large, opening sunroof that can provide natural ventilation for the cockpit.

The salon and galley have a sofa bed and a dinette that converts into a berth for additional sleeping space. This model also includes plush carpeted floors; six-foot, six-inch headroom; and a cherry wood interior. There are six vertical

The cockpit has an adjustable helm seat with flip-up bolster, and

opening port lights, a standard Sirius-adaptable stereo with a

double-companion seat that converts into a cocktail/dinette area.

CD player, a 20-inch LCD flat screen TV and a DVD player.

Additional seating is provided in the aft cockpit with abundant storage below. The vessel contains a standard wet bar, a 15.4inch LCD flip-down TV with a DVD player, additional speakers, a cockpit shower, hydraulic steering and windshield wipers. The 360 has an electric hatch to access the engines and transom-located shore power, dockside water and phone/ TV hookups. It is available with a wide variety of gas or diesel

The galley come equipped with either a standard two-burner electric stove or a microwave oven, a full upright refrigerator/ freezer, a coffeemaker and a solid surface countertop. The master stateroom features a queen-size island berth with a foam mattress, a bow hatch with screen, cedar-lined clothes lockers and opening port holes.

V-drive engines, or with Volvo Penta’s IPS System.

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LOA w/ Ext. Swim Platform Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

45’2” 14’6” 48” 375

gal

100

gal

447

Sport Sedan

The 447 Sport Sedan showcases 360-degree visibility from

will provide an excellent view of the 23-inch LCD TV home

the salon and galley areas thanks to numerous multi-level

theater with 5-disc DVD player. The galley features a cooking

windows. The aft stateroom below has six vertical portholes

area with a microwave/convection oven, a two-burner electric

for cross-ventilation, natural light and superb visibility.

stove, stainless steel refrigerator/freezer unit, a hidden coffee

The yacht features a full skiff windshield for the

maker and a secured china cabinet.

ultimate weather protection and a dash layout for

The master stateroom has a queen-size island berth with a

advanced electronics.

therapeutic foam mattress, cedar-lined clothes lockers and

Both heat and air conditioning are available on the bridge. The bridge area also contains an L-shaped lounge, a wet-bar area with refrigerator, a 120-watt Sirius-adaptable CD stereo with helm remote and an aft sun deck chaise lounge area. The console includes a custom captain’s chair. The salon includes an L-shaped salon sofa with double incliners and a starboard sofa/sleeper. Either seating locale

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a shower. The aft stateroom has twin berths that convert to king size, a sitting area, six vertical opening portholes and a shower. In both staterooms, an optional 15-inch LCD TV with DVD is available. The aft area contains a “basement.” The fully-finished, airconditioned room is accessible through the floor of the salon. The 447 Sport Sedan is equipped with Volvo diesel IPS.

LOA w/ Int. Std. Swim Platform Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

52’3” 15’6” 44” 500

gal

150

gal

520

Sports Coupe

The sleek design of the 52-foot, 520 Sports Coupe includes

master suite features a large queen-size walk-around

an enclosed cockpit and a walk-through windshield to the

island berth with a therapeutic foam mattress; a settee; a

foredeck. It has a power-actuated sunroof with a manual sky

separate shower stall; abundant storage for longer cruises;

shade and cockpit air conditioning. The vessel boasts a dual

comfortable 6-foot, 6-inch headroom throughout the

cockpit entrance, with 15-inch boarding steps on both the

stateroom; and a 20-inch LCD flat screen TV with DVD. The

port and the starboard sides and transom rumble seating.

standard forward stateroom is also unique due to its large,

Other amenities found topside are a windshield defroster, an iPod/MP3 interface cockpit stereo system and a standard

queen-size island berth and ample storage. The second layout features twin berths forward.

cockpit grill. Optional features include a chaise lounge

The salon’s amenities include a natural cherry wood interior

foredeck sun pad and a 26-inch flat screen TV.

for the living space, a crescent-shaped convertible dinette/

Cruisers Yachts has made slight updates to the salon, head and staterooms but kept the interior similar to the 520 Express. The biggest change is in the number of vertical portholes, which have been increased from six to 12. The

sofa and a 32-inch flat screen television and DVD player. The port side galley includes a microwave/convection oven, an electric stove, a large refrigerator/freezer, a coffee maker, a double sink and plenty of storage. The yacht also includes a lighted liquor cabinet and a dishwasher.

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LOA Inc. Swim Platform Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

58’0” 16’0” 46” 650

gal

149

gal

560

Express

The 560 Express is a spacious, high-performance yacht that

burner electric stove, coffeemaker, microwave/convection

combines power and luxury.

oven and optional dishwasher.

The cockpit features horseshoe seating with removable table

The 560’s midship master stateroom features a large island

and convertible sunlounge, wet bar and ice maker/refrigerator.

berth with foam mattress, generous storage space and a

Optional features include a grill and a davit system that allows the

large, walk-in closet with cedar lining. A 5-disc DVD theatre

addition of a small watercraft. Overhead, an aluminum hardtop

sound system comes standard and a LCD TV is also available.

is equipped with a power sunroof. The ergonomically designed

With private access from the master suite, the master head

helm features a dual electrically adjustable captain’s chair.

offers full-standing headroom and a separate shower.

Accentuated with rich cherry cabinetry, the salon comes

The forward stateroom has a queen-size berth and generous

equipped with amenities that include bar-style galley seating

storage. An LCD TV is optional. The forward head, which is

and a Dolby Digital Home Theatre system with 32-inch LCD TV

accessible from both the salon and the forward stateroom,

and 5-disc DVD player. There’s also an electric stowaway table

features full-standing headroom and a separate shower.

and sleeper sofa as well as an air conditioner for air movement and ventilation that is built into the salon ceiling panel.

The vessel also includes a stepped chine hull for superior handling and performance, a balsa-cored hull with balsa core

The lavishly appointed galley includes the conveniences of a

in relief around through-hulls and balsa-cored hull sides

large refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, double sink, three-

and deck.

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Beyond

The Bay

ven though Traverse City is a boater’s paradise, the excitement doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. There’s so much to see and do, so many places to visit…. Wander down a magniﬁcent golden beach or enjoy a round of championship golf. Explore the shops and stores of our friendly, tree-shaded downtown and enjoy a ﬁne meal paired with an award-winning local wine. Try your luck in one of our sleek casinos, cast your line into one of America’s most famous trout streams, or just relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful places you’re ever likely to visit.

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800-TRAVERSE (872-8377)

All photos courtesy of Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Michigan’s Traverse City: By Mike Norton

ecreational boaters cruising the eastern shore

The most obvious and most wonderful of the region’s many

of Lake Michigan are sometimes tempted to skip

natural advantages is an abundance of clean fresh water.

the 30-mile “detour” down Grand Traverse Bay to

This is one place where the expression “crystal clear” means

Traverse City.

exactly what it appears to say—you can look down into 30

But those who venture into this sheltered deepwater fiord are well rewarded for their initiative, because Grand Traverse is the gateway to one of the country’s prettiest and most sophisticated regions—a place rich in scenic vistas, lush orchards and vineyards, superb wines, innovative cuisines and excellent shopping. Chicago businessman Perry Hannah got his first glimpse of this beautiful spot on a quiet evening in 1851, as he stood on the deck of a small schooner sailing into the bay:

or 40 feet of water and see every detail on the sandy bottom. And with hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan shoreline— including the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—the area offers almost limitless opportunities for boating and sailing. The bayside villages of Northport, Suttons Bay and Elk Rapids are charming port towns with marinas that are open to transient boaters, but the undisputed star of the bay is Traverse City itself. Its tree-shaded and pedestrian-friendly downtown has scores of fascinating boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops

“We rounded Old Mission harbor just as the sun was going

and galleries, and lots of places to sit and relax, while the

down behind the tops of the tall pines that stood on the ridge

ornate homes of Perry Hannah and other 19th century lumber

in the center of the peninsula,” he wrote. “It was one of those

barons stand above the Boardman River nearby.

serene and beautiful evenings … a more beautiful picture I never saw in my life.”

Reminders of the past are everywhere: lonely lighthouses and humble mission churches, grand old hotels, quaint

In the end, Hannah liked the place so much that he stayed to

summer cottages—and even a few castles. Just a few

become the founding father of the town that eventually grew

blocks from Traverse City’s waterfront is the Grand Traverse

up around the southern end of the bay. And although the

Commons, a 480-acre wooded park that contains the

Grand Traverse region is a much busier place today, it’s just

turreted buildings of a 19th-century mental asylum—now a

as charming as it was on that long-ago evening. Every year,

fascinating “village” of shops, restaurants and homes.

thousands of people discover its serenity and beauty.

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Enchantment on the Bay The city’s main transient marina is at Clinch Park, just a block from downtown, but there are other harbors nearby at Greilickville and Acme. And Traverse City offers a wide selection of comfortable lodging options—from full-service resorts to cozy beachfront hotels and historic inns. Grand Traverse Bay is surrounded by deep, fragrant forests crisscrossed with trails for hikers, horseback riders and cyclists, and more than 20 golf courses with million-dollar views and some of the most striking configurations ever designed. This is Michigan’s “Golf Coast,” an area Golf Digest ranked number 12 on its list of the World’s Top 50

The Caribbean of Lake Michigan?

Golf Destinations. Even the farms here are surrounded by incredible scenery,

restaurants, cutting-edge rock in Union Street bistros, and

built on rolling glacial hills and surrounded by sheets of deep

symphony concerts at the renowned Interlochen Center for

blue water. Long known as the Cherry Capital of the World,

the Arts. Interlochen has produced some of the world’s most

Traverse City is also an increasingly famous wine-producing

talented performers—Emmy-winning vocalist Norah Jones is

region, with more than 20 wineries that offer tours and

a recent graduate—and its year-round Arts Festival features

tastings of their award-winning vintages. During the summer,

such top-notch acts as the Canadian Brass and Tony Bennett.

the area’s markets and roadside stands are bursting with fruits, vegetables, pies, jams and other seasonal treats, and its restaurants are building a national reputation for their fresh, innovative regional cuisine. Thanks to the wealth of performing talent on tap in this part of Michigan, nightlife in Traverse City includes cool jazz in local

Traverse City is filled with museums, galleries, theatres and music festivals, and the area’s two casinos—Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek—are always open for business. Actually, if you listen to the locals, you’ll think there are two Grand Traverse Bays. They’re known to geographers as the bay’s east and west “arms”—but everyone who lives there

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calls them simply “East Bay” and “West Bay.” West Bay is

Every summer, thousands of visitors flock here for the

more urban in character, a former industrial harbor that’s now

National Cherry Festival, a weeklong party of games,

an enchanting zone of parks, marinas and public beaches.

entertainment and excitement that’s been occurring for the

Resort-oriented East Bay, almost entirely outside the city

past 80 years. More recently, the town has become known

limits, is lined with hotels, resorts and private homes.

for the Traverse City Film Festival, as well as a four-week

The shore of East Bay is relatively smooth, with only a single natural harbor near the tip of the peninsula. The West Bay shoreline is much more rugged; it boasts four smaller bays (Suttons Bay, Bowers Harbor, Omena Bay and Northport Bay), three islands (Power Island, Bassett Island and Bellows

equestrian festival known as Horse Shows by the Bay. And fans of classic wooden boats should make plans to come in August for the annual “Boats on the Boardwalk” show, which features dozens of these beauties tied up along the Boardman River walkway.

Island) and the mouth of a major river system. And while the

Tall ships are deeply woven into the history of this region, and

sandy shoals of East Bay extend out as far as a mile from the

Traverse City has more of them than any other port on the Great

beach, West Bay stays deep all the way to its southern edge.

Lakes. Boaters on the bay are almost sure to encounter at least

The two are separated by the narrow Old Mission Peninsula, noted for its beautiful orchards and vineyards. At its tip is the picturesque Old Mission Point Lighthouse, built in 1870. The nearby village of Old Mission, which boasts an excellent

one of them in the course of a trip. And if you’d like to see many of them together, make sure to come to the area on the weekend of Sept. 10 to 12, when the Michigan Schooner Festival brings an entire fleet of these magnificent vessels to town.

recreational harbor, marks the site of the first European

To learn about other activities and attractions in Michigan’s

settlement in the area, established in 1837 by missionary

scenic Traverse City area, and for assistance with lodging,

Peter Dougherty. On the peninsula’s western shore are the

dining and other activities, contact the Traverse City

sheltered Bower’s Harbor and Power Island, a 205-acre park

Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or

that’s a favorite retreat for boaters.

1-800-TRAVERSE.

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Helpful Tips for Winter Lay-Up Afloat By John Strong, Principal Marine Surveyor, ACE Recreational Marine Insurance

o you keep your boat where the winters aren’t too

Make regular inspection visits to your vessel to ensure

fierce, but are still cold enough to put an end to the

the bilges are dry, drains are clear, mooring lines are

boating season? If your boat is in the water all year,

secure and not chafing, and batteries are charged. Post

don’t ignore it all winter!

emergency phone numbers in one of the boat’s windows facing the dock. If you’ll be away for an extended period,

ACE Marine Advisory Services is pleased to offer important

arrange to have a friend or neighbor check on the boat.

tips to help you prepare your boat for the winter season, and to help prevent weather-related problems. Here are some tips for dealing with colder weather.

Close all seacocks. If they are left open, and a short period of freezing weather causes a hose to split or a

Marinas are a target for thieves in the winter. Be sure to remove all valuables from your boat, including electronics, tools, binoculars, fishing gear and small outboard motors, and take them home or store them safely ashore.

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strainer to crack, the boat will sink when the weather warms up. In fresh water where muskrats may be a problem, cover or block exhaust through-hulls. Be sure to inspect all the plumbing when opening the seacocks in the spring.

Make certain bilge pumps and float switches are

Accumulating leaves, ice or snow can block cockpit

in good condition, and keep the batteries charged.

drains, and the weight of snow or rainwater collecting

Remember, though, that pumps don’t sink boats. Leaks

in the cockpit can force the stern down, allowing

sink boats. Inspect all your hoses, valves, outdrive

water to enter through openings normally above

bellows, stuffing boxes, strainers and through-hulls,

the waterline. Inspect all through-hulls close to

and make sure everything is ship-shape. Be sure that

the waterline. If any of them are plastic, they can

all hatches are secured, and that all cockpit hatch

develop cracks that will allow water in if they become

drains are clear of debris and obstructions.

submerged. They should be replaced with bronze or fiber-reinforced nylon.

Install a smoke detector and a high water alarm. If there’s a problem onboard, the alarm may be heard by a neighbor or a marina employee.

Remove sails, including roller-furled headsails, to prevent them from being damaged during a winter storm. Also, be sure all exterior canvas is well-secured.

If you must use heaters onboard, consider using non-thermostatic “hot sticks” or “air dryers,” which are safer, use less electricity and help fight mildew by keeping air moving. Leave interior lockers open to provide more air circulation.

Spend some time preparing for lower temperatures, and make regular visits to your boat. A bit of prevention in the fall and attention throughout the winter may prevent many headaches later!

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Guide to Boat Loans

By Jessica Tobacman

Purchasing a boat can be one of the best decisions that an individual makes. In many cases, however, outside financing is necessary. Potential borrowers should consider whether to apply for loans through banks, dealerships or service companies. They would also benefit from examining their credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, the amounts they would be willing to spend on boat payments and the lengths of time they would be willing to devote to paying back their loans.

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Most individuals who choose to move forward with the

It is slightly easier to obtain financing for houses than for

process of financing already know that they can afford a

boats. “Boaters need more documentation. You must prove

boat, which is a non-essential item, unlike a home, says

a down payment has been made,” explains James Barrõn,

Jim Coburn, president of the National Marine Bankers

senior vice president of administration for Essex Credit

Association and first vice president of Flagstar Bank.

Corporation, a lending institution. If a potential lender works

In a sense, making the decision to purchase a vessel is

for a corporation, they will need to provide a current pay stub

a pre-qualifying process.

and the previous year’s W-2 form. If self-employed, Essex

There are three ways to secure financing: calling a bank and speaking with someone in the consumer loan department

would need two years of tax returns, both business and personal, if applicable.

to obtain a direct loan; obtaining an indirect loan from a

In addition, a strong candidate must have a solid credit

dealership by working with a business manager; or searching

profile. Generally, boaters need to have scores at or above

through the Yellow Pages, at a boat show or on the Internet to

700 under current market conditions. If credit histories

find a marine service company.

show that borrowers have neglected to fulfill their financial

" ... stability is a key factor in whether boaters will be able to obtain financing.

In the first scenario, an interested individual proceeds to a

obligations multiple times, then these customers will be

bank. The lending institution then runs and examines a credit

unlikely to obtain new marine loans, says Chris Hungerink,

report on the finances of the potential buyer. If the results

president of Coastal Financial Corp. If, however, they have

are positive, then a loan closing will commence. In this case,

a low number of such incidences, then they are likely to

the bank will verify the customer’s driver’s license or other,

win approvals.

government-issued piece of identification, and then will provide the boater with funds to pay for the vessel.

Although lending institutions look for potential customers’ historical willingness to pay loans back, they do not require

The second financing option involves working with a

previous financing. This stems from the fact that, at some

business manager from a dealership, who maintains

point, every borrower will need to take out an initial loan,

relationships with banks and who can contact them on

requiring a willingness on the part of a lender to take a

behalf of the mariner. Coburn calls this one-stop shopping.

chance on an unknown.

Here, the buyer completes an application with the help of the business manager, signs it and then sends the application to a bank, credit union or savings-and-loan institution to obtain private financing.

In addition, lending institutions examine a borrower’s debtto-income ratio, which measures monthly payments or other obligations compared to incomes. The lower the ratio, the more easily that an income can cover the regular fees

The third alternative involves contacting marine service

already owed and the more likely that a lender will approve

companies; these businesses act similarly to business

an individual for a loan, Coburn states. Also, stability is a key

managers at dealerships. Like the aforementioned dealers,

factor in whether boaters will be able to obtain financing. This

service companies have contacts at various banks. Marine

includes how long they have held jobs, what their lines of

service companies use these connections to provide

work are and the lengths of time they have remained at their

customers with quotes that include interest rates favoring

home addresses. Especially if mariners are applying for loans

the borrowers. Then, if customers choose to move ahead

to finance larger boats, they should expect to submit three

with purchases financed by the service companies, the

components: applications, personal financial statements with

companies will submit the applications for the loans to banks,

two to three years of tax returns and proof of income.

credit unions or savings-and-loan corporations.

In some cases, they will also need to present proof of liquidity and proof of residence, Barrõn adds.

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this past year, even at discounted prices. Now, supply is becoming more equivalent to the demand for vessels. The lengths of time that applicants will have to pay back loans generally depend on the amounts borrowed. Coburn notes that typical terms for boat loans at most financial institutions in the United States are grouped into the following categories: loans that cost $25,000 or more to finance and will take 15 years or less to pay back, and loans that cost $100,000 or more to finance and will take 20 years or less to fulfill. Coburn recommends that borrowers keep the terms of their loans as short as possible. This will allow them to save money over the long-term, because they will pay less interest. What constitutes a complete application package varies

Each mariner generally has to make a down payment of 10

based on the dollar amount of the loan request, Hungerink

to 20 percent of the cost of the vessel. Loans vary at Essex,

says. If the value of a loan is less than $100,000, then the

with no maximum and with minimums as low as $25,000.

borrower must fill out an application and present a pay stub.

Hungerink says that Coastal Financial Corp. provides loans

If the amount is more than $500,000, then an applicant will

with the following terms: 10 years maximum between $10,000

need to submit two years of household tax returns, and, if a

and $15,000, 12 years for $15,000 to $25,000, 15 years for

business owner, should include corporate tax returns, too.

$25,000 to $100,000, and 20 years for $100,000 or more. For most lenders, the length of a loan is the most important factor

Another requirement in some states is a minimum age to operate a boat. Very few states require the licensing

in determining the cost of payments, rather than the interest rate or the down payment.

of boaters, which would necessitate verifying elements including driving ability.

Most loans are fixed-rate loans, which maintain the same rate of interest over time. “[These] provide comfort to the

When someone applies for a boat loan, Essex Credit Corporation performs a credit investigation. “[It] determines if the applicant is qualified for a loan and verifies that the collateral is eligible for a loan. Boaters should be aware that

customer,” Coburn remarks. The typical marine loan is also a simple-interest loan, meaning that interest is calculated daily based on the owed balance. Reducing the balance decreases the amount of interest owed.

the boat-lending climate is currently challenging,” Barrõn says. “Banks are back to basics.”

One unexpected part of purchasing a boat, and obtaining financing for it, is the requirement of insuring the vessel in

However, this does not necessarily mean that mariners will be unable to obtain financing. “There is plenty of financing capacity to obtain boat loans,” Coburn notes. Although it may appear that credit has become scarce for marine financing since the economic crisis began more than a year ago, this is not the case. “It’s much more available than people might think,” Hungerink comments. The only change seems to be an increased emphasis on having a strong credit history. A large number of boats have been sold

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question. “If a vessel is financed, the lender requires the vessel be insured and the lender be named as the lien holder with the insurance company,” Barrõn explains. He recommends purchasing a boat sooner, rather than later. “You can get a pretty good value. Dealers are discounting boats to move inventory. If you want to upgrade, now is a good time to buy. … I’m optimistic about the climate and lending. It’s continuing to improve.”

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By William D. Anderson

s soon as people around the Great Lakes begin

always accompany you out on the ice. First is a set of ice

putting their boats away for the winter, ice

picks worn around your neck. They should be in place

fishermen start going through their gear and

before you take your first step onto the ice. If you fall in,

preparing for the upcoming season. The wait for

they are within reach and can be used to grab solid ice so

“safe ice” begins. Every year, both new and experienced ice anglers wait with anticipation for the day when the ice will be thick enough to venture out upon.

that you can pull yourself out. Ice is slippery and injury caused by falls is not uncommon. There are different types of cleats you can slip on over your

Safety on the ice is always more important than catching

boots for traction. These lessen the chance of injury from

fish. Regardless of your experience, reminding yourself

slipping and falling, and make it very easy to move safely

of safety tips is always a good idea. I’ve often heard my

along the ice.

friends say that the first rule of ice fishing is “never trust the ice.” This is why some basic safety equipment should

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Four inches of ice is considered the minimum for safe ice fishing. If the area you are fishing is crowded, a couple

©Dale Bowman

inches thicker is safer. Two T of my friends who ice fish

poisoning when using kerosene or other gas-powered

together bring a long section of sturdy rope with them. The ct

heaters. Electric heaters are the safest kind, and a spare

lead person tests the ice with a long pole while the second

set of batteries is always a good idea.

person pulls the gear on a sled. ed. The rope is on top so it is accessible in case the lead falls ad person p through. My friends never ice fish alone. one. They also carry their cell phones in waterproof zip-lock bags. And yes, they learned this the hard way. Six inches is generally considered safe for ATVs, and 12 inches is the norm for driving on ice, although your insurance company won’t likely cover a loss if your car goes through no matter how thick the ice was. Even though ice fishing is allowed on some harbors around the Great Lakes, there are many areas to avoid. These include any place with a current or break walls, areas near

Another good rule to follow is that if you get cold, it’s time to leave. Hypothermia can creep up very quickly on a person. If you find yourself shivering, other symptoms may soon follow that might prevent you from being able to get off the ice on your own. For those new to ice fishing, there are a few tools you’ll need. First, is a good auger to drill your holes. These can be hand- or gas-powered. If you are fishing for panfish such as bluegill or crappie, a six-inch auger might be all that you need. Larger fish such as walleye, trout and pike require larger holes. Gas augers are preferred for thicker ice and

open water and locations next to piers or pilings. Water

wider holes. It is very common for ice to reform in the holes

movement around these areas can weaken ice even if

you’ve drilled, so most experienced ice anglers carry a

nearby holes show the ice is safe. Any area frequented by

hole scoop to remove slush.

ice breakers should also be avoided. Ice may look safe the day after an ice breaker has passed through, but in reality it almost never is.

Second, you will need a quality ice fishing rod. These can be anywhere from 20 to 40 or more inches in length. Use a longer rod when targeting bigger fish. An ice fishing

Portable heaters also pose a danger when used inside of

reel should be comfortable to use with and without gloves

shelters. Be aware of the posibility of carbon monoxide

on, and should match the rod it is attached to. Quality ice

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apply to ice fishing. While areas that are full of ©Nate Herman

brush that sticks out of the water may hold fish, ice in these areas is usually not safe and should be avoided even if it looks safe. Once your hole has been drilled and you’re set up on the ice, it’s time to start fishing. Most ice anglers prefer live bait. The type of bait used will depend on the species you are targeting. Wax worms, minnows and red worms are the most popular. Most bait is placed on a small ice fishing jig and lowered to the desired depth. When the angler feels a bite, he sets the hook and reels in the fish. A very productive method for ice fishing is vertical jigging. Once the bait hits the bottom, the angler will twitch the rod tip to move the bait. fishing line has different characteristics than regular fishing

A very subtle movement is usually all that is

line. It is usually lighter and remains supple in extremely

required. Sometimes a drastic movement is used to trigger

cold weather and is less likely to break.

reactionary strikes from inactive fish. Experiment until you

The third tool needed is either an underwater camera or

figure out what works.

a Vexilar, which is a type of fish finder that ice fishermen

Another method used to cover a lot of hard water is to

use that resembles the early-style, strobe-type fish finders.

use tip-ups. A tip-up consists of an ice fishing rod placed

Your bait shows up as a narrow bar of light, as do nearby

in a holder designed to pop up a flag when a fish bites.

fish. You can watch the bars of light come together as a fish

An angler can sit in a warm shelter and monitor several

rises to take your bait. Underwater cameras can show you

tip-ups through a clear plastic window. When a flag goes

weeds and other nearby structure, as well as fish. Many

up, the angler goes out and reels in the fish. Minnows

anglers drill one hole for their cameras and another to fish

are great to use with tip-ups because they swim around

from. They can watch the fish take their bait on the screen.

independently and do not require the angler to move the

Many ice fishermen use portable shelters. The newer ones are light and break down into sleds that can be used to

bait. Many jurisdictions limit the number of tip-ups that an angler can use simultaneously.

pull all of your gear and bait onto the ice. They are easy to

Most fish are caught near the bottom, but if you fish the

assemble and provide shelter from the elements. Some are

harbors around the Great Lakes, don’t overlook the first

even heated and allow several people to fish from multiple

couple of feet under the ice. Many large trout are caught

holes at the same time. Shelters provide warmth and

cruising around just under the ice. Since most fish caught

comfortable seating on even the coldest of days.

through the ice are not released, anglers who target larger

Hand and feet warmers are a must, as are extra pairs of gloves. If you are catching fi sh, you may be putting your hands in the cold water from time-to-time, and it is important to warm them back up quickly. Once you have all of your gear and are ready to hit the ice, you need to locate a good spot. Many ice anglers will drill several holes in an area and rotate among them until they find one that produces fish. Areas over points, along weed lines and even over flats are all good places to start. Many of the same rules that apply to open-water fishing still

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fish will often use a small gaff to pull them through the hole. This is a good way to avoid placing your hands in the cold water, and also allows you to avoid the sharp teeth of some species. Ice fishing can be a lot of fun when done safely. Ice gives people access to spots they otherwise might not be able to reach, and it also gives them a shot at catching the fish of a lifetime. Anyone can get started with a very small investment, and once you catch that first fish through the ice, you’ll be hooked, too.

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.

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Great Lakes

FINAL PHASE OF ASHTABULA RIVER CLEANUP PROJECT The final phase of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Lakes Legacy Act Ashtabula River Cleanup Project is underway. A shallow water habitat is being constructed between the railroad bridge and the mouth of the 5-1/2 slip on an 800-foot stretch of undeveloped shoreline on the Ashtabula River. The Norfolk Southern Railroad Company owns the site. Fish shelves will be placed on the eastern edge of the river, an area that was affected by heavy dredging in 2007 to remove contaminated sediment. Each shelf will be layered with riprap and then covered with sand or gravel to create various places for fish to spawn and seek shelter. The area will also include rock piles and tree revetments to stop erosion. The project will be completed with the planting of native

vegetation in early spring. The goal is to provide high-quality habitat for fish spawning, waterfowl and other aquatic organisms. After completion, the river will be one step closer to removal from the Great Lakes areas of concern list.

RIVER RAISIN CLEANUP A study last summer showed significant levels of industrial

Last summer, the EPA took 114 core samples. Large

toxins remain in the River Raisin riverbed in Monroe,

concentrations of PCBs were found, which led to the river

Michigan. Now state and federal authorities are planning

being listed as an environmental area of concern. The

to clean up the area. At least 80 percent of the remaining

highest concentrations found were less than 100 parts

contaminated sediment will be removed from a mile-long

per million.

stretch near the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth.

Initial designs are expected to be completed this spring,

The site had been remediated in 1997, when Ford Motor

with plans being finalized during the summer. The entire

Company paid to clean a site where PCBs existed at levels

project could cost more than $15 million and start as early

of 20,000 to 30,000 parts per million.

as late 2010.

GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROPOSALS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is

Wildlife Restoration Act, which is supported

accepting proposals for the restoration

partly by the Great Lakes Restoration

of Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources

Initiative. The act is the only federal statute

through January 22, 2010. All interested and

dedicated solely to the restoration of fish and

eligible parties are encouraged to apply,

wildlife in the Great Lakes region.

including those with projects for basin-wide or large-scale regional restorations.

Those eligible include states, local governments, universities and organizations

A total of $8 million will be available, which

that are within the Great Lakes basin. Those

is the largest amount appropriated since the

awarded grants are required to provide

program began in 1998. The grants will be

v25 percent in matching funds.

funded through the Great Lakes Fish and

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grants.gov

RANDLE REEF CLEANUP STALLED ©Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan

Randle Reef is located in Hamilton Harbour on the westernmost shore of Lake Ontario in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The reef is one of Canada’s largest coal tar deposits, and the area is too polluted to support any kind of life. A cleanup of the area has been put on hold. A $90-million plan to clean up the toxic mess called for the environmental assessment to be completed last fall, and for the construction to begin this spring. A lack of local funding may be one source of the delay. Another may be due to changes in the construction design. This delay is jeopardizing Hamilton’s goal of having the site removed from the International Joint Commission’s list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern by 2015. The plan was to create a steel-walled containment facility around the most polluted 7.5 hectares, located west of U.S. Steel’s Hamilton Works at the base of Sherman Avenue in Hamilton. Then less-contaminated sediment would be dredged and placed inside the container. Last, it would be capped with clean fill and turned into a cargo pier, with a landscaped area facing the water. The project is similar to one completed in the harbor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GREAT LAKES PHOTO CONTEST UNDERWAY Shutterbugs, warm up your trigger fingers. The second annual Great Lakes Photo Contest is now underway, with a February 1, 2010, deadline for all entries. Winning photos will be featured in the 2010-2011 “Discover Wisconsin’s Great Lakes” calendar, which will be distributed at the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair.

Photographers can submit their work in any of four categories: Natural Features and Wildlife, Cultural and Historic Features, People Enjoying Wisconsin’s Great Lakes and Lake Protection Activities. Photos must be taken in Wisconsin, but anyone may enter the contest. In addition to photos, the DNR is also seeking written submissions about the Great Lakes, including poems and

The winning images from last year’s contest featured in the

songs. The writings may be used in the calendar as well as

2009 calendar are available for viewing on the DNR Web site.

other publications, the DNR Web site and displays. dnr.wi.gov/org/water/greatlakes/contest // (608) 267-0555

GRANTS FOR PENNSYLVANIA’S COASTAL ZONES AWARDED Grants totaling $1.2 million have been awarded to organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving Pennsylvania’s coastal zones along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary. The coastal zone management grants support programs that measure the impact of various pollution sources, that improve public access and that educate the public on the benefi ts of the state’s coastal zones. Recipients of grant money include the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies, the Erie County Conservation District for water quality improvements, the Millcreek Township to build a park with a fishing pier and the Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force Inc. Other recipients will use their grants to increase education and awareness, to improve access and to reduce litter and other waste. The next application period for coastal zone management grants will open in the summer of 2010. Nonprofit groups, local governments and authorities, educational institutions and state agencies are eligible.

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Great Lakes

PORT AUTHORITY AWARDED GRANT

ÂŠToledo-Lucas County Port Authory

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has received a $2 million Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grant from the State of Ohio to complete cleanup efforts at the former Industrial Park at Beazer, which is located at the Port of Toledo. The site, also known as the former Toledo Coke site, is approximately 32 acres in size and offers redevelopment opportunities that would combine manufacturing and shipping. The Port Authority projects the creation of a number of construction jobs and hundreds of new manufacturing and seaport jobs once the cleanup and development are completed. Several matching grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million, have also been awarded through the Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative grant and an Ohio Department of Development Shovel Ready grant to make the necessary infrastructure improvements for the area, including roads and water systems.

Once a consultant is selected, the cleanup project will take about 20 months to complete. toledoportauthority.org

GREAT LAKES SMALL HARBORS COALITION The Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition is an outgrowth of the Michigan Small Harbors Coalition, established in 2007. Chuck May, the chair pro-tem, is currently seeking harbors on Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River to join the cause. He has met with more than 50 representatives of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront interests, including harbor masters, elected officials, and representatives of marinas and marine trade associations, yacht clubs, port authorities and government, environmental and tourism agencies. The coalition is a grassroots effort to obtain federal funding for shallow draft and commercial harbors, where dredging and harbor maintenance issues are typically a problem. Boat groundings, life endangerment, damage to local economies, a massive backlog of projects, and dramatic deterioration of our navigation infrastructure have all resulted from the lack of sufficient funds to support harbor dredging and maintenance. The coalition will work with federal and Great Lakes entities to effect the changes needed to address the long-term viability and safety of our harbors. Their efforts are aimed at improving safety, economic growth and the quality of life for harbors and their communities by securing funding for dredging maintenance and infrastructure improvements. miseagrant.umich.edu/harbors/

UPCOMING ICE FISHING CONTEST

Fishing variety, meaning they must cut manually

Ice fishing contestants from eight different nations will gather from

through ice that could be 30 inches thick

March 13 to 14 in Rhinelander,

in mid-March.

Wisconsin, for the seventh World

As part of the contest, Boom Lake will

Ice Fishing Championship at Boom

be divided into five, grid-like areas;

Lake. Observers are welcome to fill

one zone for each team member. Each

bleachers in the competition zone.

morning, ice fishing will begin at 9 a.m.,

Individuals uninvolved in the fishing

after five minutes in which anglers will

championship may also fish on Boom

claim portions of the ice. They will do

Lake during the competition. The

this by placing two flags in the ice; other

contest will take place in areas of the lake where ice fishing does not

to fish may be difficult, partly because

generally occur.

the search will have to occur during the

Finding a favorable place to fish will involve using research, experience, intuition and stamina, and cannot

anglers will not be allowed to fish within five meters of any flag.

actual contest. The competition zones

The winner will be the team that

will only be available to contestants

captures the heaviest, total weight of

during the event.

fish, including panfish and fish without

include the use of electronic fish-

Anglers will also have to use hand

locating equipment. Locating a spot

ice augurs instead of the motorized

daily maximum capture regulations, but not gamefish. usaiceteam.com

EFFORTS FOR SPORT FISHING FACE FISHY OBSTACLES Sport fishing has an advocate in an environmental

triple their current sizes and grow to 14 inches in the next two

organization near Lake Freeman, outside of Monticello,

years. At that point, the fish would be eligible for sport fishing.

Indiana. However, it still faces obstacles, including

Stocking locations for the fish inside Lake Freeman include

low amounts of natural protection from larger fish

Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina, Dodge Camp, the area near Norway Dam,

and overfishing.

Bluewater Beach and White Oaks.

The defender of the sport, the Shafer and Freeman Lakes

The cost totaled $7,500, and was gathered from local

Environmental Conservation Corp., is working to help

businesses and from residents who pay fees to live

protect the sport and the fish, themselves, by closing the

on the shore.

divide between the animals and their suitable habitat. The corporation is releasing the fish at various locations with the idea that the 6,000 largemouth bass are likely to double or

The Shafer and Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corp. plans to continue its advocacy for sport fishing next year by releasing a large amount of fish on Lake Shafer.

FISHING LICENSE NUMBERS ARE GROWING A new sales index in quarterly fishing license purchases

Profits from fishing license sales and from taxes on fuel and

is revealing startling patterns in recreational fishing, as

gear amount to millions of dollars annually for state recreation

tracked by the American Sportfishing Association and the

and conservation. In 2008, $600 million went to state wildlife

Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.

and fish agencies, and $720 million went to improvements for

The number of licenses sold between January and July in

recreational boating and for the administration of fisheries.

2009 is comparable to the quantity from this time period in

Indiana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Texas,

2008, each with a 7.7 percent rise. In 2009, the first quarter

Florida, Minnesota, Louisiana, New Jersey and Kansas

saw increases of 20 percent or more, while sales rose more

reported sales from licenses. The survey will expand to

slowly in the second quarter. Interestingly, May, June and July

more states as they become better able to contribute

2009 have also produced the most sales so far. July was the

reliable numbers.

top sales month of the three.

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2010 TROUT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT ANGLERS Controlled trout-fishing opportunities on Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cold Creek

is for youths ages 16 and younger, June 7 through August 20.

await fishing enthusiasts who enter a special lottery to be

Approximately 90 adult and 50 youth permits will be issued.

conducted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Individuals selected to participate will be allowed to bring

Division of Wildlife.

two adults and three youths under the age of 16, but no more

A half-mile section of the creek, located at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County, will be open to a limited number of anglers on selected dates between March 29 and October 29. Interested anglers must submit an application form and a

than six people total. Participation will be determined by a computer-generated, random drawing, held in early March. Successful applicants will be notified by mail of their fishing dates.

non-refundable $5 application fee by January 31 in order to

Special fishing rules will be in effect for this event, with

be eligible for the random drawing. Application forms can be

wildlife officials requiring that anglers keep all fish they catch.

obtained online at wildohio.com or by calling (800) WILDLIFE.

The daily bag limit will be five trout per angler.

There will be three seasons; two are for adults, March 29

Fishing sessions will be open from 7 a.m. to noon. Each angler

through June 3 and August 23 through October 29; and one

age 16 and older will need a valid 2010 Ohio fishing license.

THE RETURN OF THE WHITE BEAR The White Bear Lake Ice Fishing Contest may make a comeback this year at the 2010 St. Paul Winter Carnival from January 21 to 31. Although the Minnesota contest began in 1947 with only 212 contestants, 2,000 attended the following year. By 1972, 10,000 individuals attended. The contest experienced hard times and was shuttered in 1982. However, if not for warm weather in 2006 and bad economic times in 2007, the event would have already returned. It is likely that this year, it will. This is due to the figurative digging of an instructor who has also been the organizer of the Somerset, Wisconsin-based, Bass Lake Ice Fishing Contest for five years. David Praschak was developing his strategy for publicizing his own ice competition when he came across information about the White Bear Lake Ice Fishing Contest, and its continued hiatus. When Praschak shared this information with the presenters of the Winter Carnival, they backed the idea of bringing the White Bear Lake Ice Fishing Contest back and rejuvenating it as part of the historical event. Praschak is hoping that thick ice and frigid temperatures on January 30 will help to wrap up the carnival. winter-carnival.com

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YACHT CLUB PROFILE: PORT DOVER YACHT CLUB

Port Dover is a gem on the north shore of Lake Erie in

allow passage every half-hour during the summer, through

Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. The town is well-established

water that is between eight- and 10-feet deep.

and home to a commercial fishing fleet, with plenty of commercial and recreational boats that keep the harbor busy in the summer.

During the boating season, the club hosts many activities, such as Wednesday night dinners and racing, an extensive Ontario Sailing certified Learn-to-Sail program for adults and

The Port Dover Yacht Club (PDYC) has a long history that

teens, perch dinners and steak barbecues. Port Dover is also

began in the late 1930s, when it became housed in an old

a stop on the annual international Lake Erie Interclub Cruise.

church that had been moved to the current location. PDYC

The club bar is open from Wednesday to Saturday.

became a chartered club in 1945. Over the years, there were additions to the building and the property as the yacht club gradually developed.

Two blocks away from PDYC is the town of Port Dover, where groceries, boating supplies, a boat-repair shop, fine dining and clothing can be found. The town of Port Dover

Facilities at the yacht club include showers, a guest galley,

also hosts many events all summer long, including Art in the

a bar and an ice machine. Fuel and pump-out are available

Park, Lighthouse Theatre, Friday the 13th Biker Weekends,

at the city marina. For guests, there is 30-amp electrical and

Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekend, Canada Day celebrations and parade,

water at the docks, and a guest wall in front of the club. There

antique car shows and outdoor patios. There is also the Port

are also many barbecues, and WiFi for Internet service.

Dover Harbour Museum on the river, and many boutiques

Visiting the club is a bit tricky. First, you must travel up a tributary of the Lynn River, past the lift bridge that rises to

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and areas of interest to explore. pdyc.ca // pdycsailingschool.com

MERGING TO STAY AFLOAT

The University Club and the Milwaukee Yacht Club will

Club members will also benefit from different facilities at

now offer members of either establishment the ability to

each club: the University Club has indoor parking, hotel

share the facilities of the other.

rooms, meeting and dining options, and fitness facility

Geographically close locations to Lake Michigan and similar club dues should help the two clubs join together.

usage at University Towers, while the yacht club includes a pool, restaurant and meeting rooms.

Members pay $282 per month at the University Club and

Both institutions have experienced decreases in

$279 at the Milwaukee Yacht Club; the University Club

membership, from 750 in 2007 to 600 members currently

is located at 924 E. Wells St. in Milwaukee, while the

at the University Club, and from 541 in 2001 to 388 for

Milwaukee Yacht Club is at McKinley Marina.

the yacht club. The overlap of 11 members at both clubs presents membership opportunities in a dismal economy.

2010 DOCKTRASH WINTER PARTY The annual holiday celebration at the Docktrash Yacht Club

members. On Friday night, there will be a Pajama Party and

in Sandusky, Ohio, will be held from January 22 through 24,

a cash bar, on Saturday during the day a Pool Party will be

at a cost of $75 per person.

held, and on Saturday night there will be a buffet dinner

Since its start more than 20 years ago by frequenters of B Dock in Put in Bay, the club has grown to more than 200

with an open bar. docktrash.com

FIRE OPENS DOORS After the fire that damaged the Perry Yacht Club in Meriden,

The planning will also depend on factors including the ease of

Kansas, on November 10, planning began 10 days later to

obtaining bank loans, how well the club would handle any new

rebuild. At its meeting on November 17, the Long-Range

debt, the master plan that was produced for the club for 2009,

Planning Committee discussed the fire, and then the

and other critical club plans, including new breakwater and a

business of operating during recovery.

pumpout station. The Corps of Engineers holds the lease to

Insurance is key, paying for destroying and removing the remaining parts of the old building. Additional insurance

the yacht club, which means that it must approve any plans for new construction, at least until its lease expires in 2017.

payments are approximate, and will depend on preliminary

The goal is to create a better clubhouse. It is likely to include

bids for the new club. Insurance will contribute up to $100,000

basic comforts, including washrooms, a kitchen and showers.

for a temporary replacement structure. In addition, after the club pays a deductible of $5,000 for each, it will receive compensation for up to $69,000 for the new building, and $15,000 for what it contains.

Club members are researching potential developments and companies that could realize plans for the new clubhouse. They will also help to determine a schedule for these actions. perryyachtclub.com

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Marinas

MARINA PROFILE: ELDEAN SHIPYARD Eldean Shipyard is located in Macatawa, Michigan, just fi ve miles west of Holland, on the south shore of Lake Macatawa, where it joins Lake Michigan. It is one of the oldest active shipyard-marina complexes in the United States. It began as the Jesiek Brothers Shipyard in 1901. Today, the shipyard is an award-winning marina, as well as a Certified Michigan Clean Marina. The ship’s store carries a complete inventory of marine hardware and supplies, nautical clothing and more. Gas and diesel fuel, and block and cube ice are available at the fuel dock. Additionally there are two modern restroom/shower facilities, a children’s playground, gas grills and a picnic area, self-service laundry, pump-out, a clubhouse, a swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. The shipyard is equipped with one 35- and one 70-ton open end Travelifts and maintains a complete marine service department with 150,000 square feet of heated, indoor winter storage. They can serve many needs, including storage,

Eldean Shipyard is also home to the award-winning Piper

haul out, mechanical, electronic, painting, carpentry and

Restaurant. Nearby is a grocery store, a liquor store and a

fiberglass repair. They are also an Authorized Service Center

post office. They monitor channel 9 VHF during store hours.

for Hinckley Yacht Services.

eldean.com // (616) 335-5843

LELAND’S HARBOR COMPLEX OPENS Leland, Michigan, one of the most popular recreational harbors on Lake Michigan and the home of historic Fishtown, has a brandnew harbor complex complete with a fullservice marina. The $3 million project features new floating docks with new utility pedestals, 22 additional slips (bringing Leland’s slip total to 71 moorings, the largest of which will accommodate 100-foot vessels), as well as a new boater’s building and a new parking lot. The old, 1960s vintage facility has been

The new facility sits amid Leland's historical district, known as

replaced with a two-story building in the architectural style

Fishtown. Rustic shanties, reminiscent of life and commercial

of 1890s Northern Michigan. Inside are eight new showers,

fishing one hundred years ago, still sell the fresh catch of

restroom facilities, a new harbor office, laundry facilities, an

the day. Charter fishing trips and the only public ferry to the

expansive boater’s lounge and a spacious, covered patio

popular Manitou Islands depart from the Fishtown docks.

overlooking the harbor. None of this has previously been available at Leland Harbor.

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lelandmi.com

TAPPAN LAKE BOAT RAMP The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Board of Directors has approved bidding for the construction of improvements at the main boat launch ramp at Tappan Lake, which is located in eastern Ohio. The MWCD has received a $400,000 grant from the Cooperative Boating Facility Grant managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Watercraft. The boat ramp is located on Route 250, just east of the dam at Tappan Lake. The improvements will include expanding the parking lot to create additional trailer parking spaces and car-only parking, a new concrete launch ramp with floating docks, a new restroom closer to the ramp and new courtesy docks. The current boat ramp is heavily used and long lines form while boaters wait to unload their vessels. The new ramp is expected to shorten waiting times. Construction is expected to begin in 2010, with the entire cost projected to be about $400,000. No additional funding will be needed.

HARBOR SPRINGS MARINA RESTROOM UPDATES The Harbor Springs municipal marina restrooms and shower

women’s restrooms reserved for marina users. The current

facilities are undergoing major improvements. Harbor

facilities were installed during construction of the building 27

Springs is located in Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan.

years ago, and are showing the wear of many years of use.

The project is expected to cost $117,000 and should be completed early this year. Funding is being generated from marina operations revenues.

Many of the upgrades will benefit the environment, including automated light switches, low-floor toilets and the use of recycled materials in construction. The floors, walls, lighting,

Renovations are planned for four restroom facilities

ventilation and plumbing fixtures will all be replaced. The

located within the marina building, including public men’s

number of sinks, showers and toilets will remain the same.

and women’s restrooms and shower-equipped men’s and

NEW MARINA POSSIBLE IN CONNEAUT The Conneaut Port Authority is investigating a project to

Tiger Boat Docks would perform the site analysis and

construct a 50-dock marina in the southwest corner of

create a master plan to recommend the best way to

Conneaut Harbor. The harbor, just north of Conneaut, Ohio,

utilize the land. Money for the project would be sought

on Lake Erie, already has two publicly-managed marinas: the

through conventional loans, though total costs have not

Port Conneaut Marina and the lagoon marina.

been discussed.

The marina would be erected in the middle of the harbor

The project would also include improvements to the lagoon.

sandbar. Conneaut city administrators have met with the port authority to show support for the proposal.

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Cruising

ASA FLOTILLA TO PINE ISLAND SOUND

The 2nd annual American Sailing Association Flotilla Cruise is being planned for March 20 to 27. The flotilla will make its way through the waters of Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound in southwest Florida and will visit Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and other barrier islands. This flotilla will leave from Burnt Store Marina in Charlotte Harbor. The nearby barrier islands contain parks, spectacular beaches, resorts and an abundance of wildlife. Many of the islands on the itinerary are only accessible by boat. Participants can arrange for their own bareboat, arrange for a charter boat with a skipper or put their own vessel into the flotilla. There is a $100 per person flotilla fee. The route will include overnight stops in both anchorages and resort marina docks. american-sailing.com

SENTOA RENDEZVOUS The 2010 Southeast Nordic Tug Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (SENTOA) will be held at the Marina at Ortega Landing in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 20 to 22. The dockage rate will be $1.50 per foot. Contact the dockmaster at (904) 387-5538 to reserve a slip. Membership in SENTOA is open to current, previous and aspiring Nordic Tug owners regardless of their location. sentoa.org

ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RALLY The Round the World Yacht Rally, an event that will take

The Bluewater Round the World Yacht Rally is not a race

approximately 18 months to complete, is scheduled to begin

around the globe. It is also not designed to stress the boats

next December 1 at St. Lucia in the Caribbean. The sailing

or the crew. The goal is to take the stress out of a round-the-

route stays primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the

world cruise with routes that have been carefully selected

world, and participants can join in or drop out for any leg.

for comfort. Worries about repairs and maintenance,

Rally participants will be accompanied at sea at all times throughout the whole voyage and will have access to a wide range of close-support services. The Rally leaders and their staff are available to assist with medical, navigation and repair services, as well as crew back-up.

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emergency medical crewing relief, yacht deliveries, routings and timings are taken care of, and help with clearance formalities is available. yachtrallies.com

TRAWLER FEST IN FORT LAUDERDALE Trawler Fest is coming up quickly, and will take place from January 29 to 31 at its new location at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale. The boat show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with seminars from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Cruise into the resort and experience a 250-slip, megayacht marina, and four miles of state-of-the-art dockage. The resort offers countless amenities, including a seven-mile stretch of beach, tennis courts, a fitness center and water sports activities. Hotel accommodations at the resort are available at rates ranging from $169 per night with marina views, to $199 per night for oceanfront accommodations. If coming by boat, dockage space is available at the yachting center for exhibitor and private boats. Pre-register online at www.passagemaker.com/Default. aspx?TabId=341, or by calling the PassageMaker/Trawler Fest office at (888) 487-2953.

USEPPA ISLAND CATBOAT RENDEZVOUS The next biennial Catboat Rendezvous will be held from February 25 to 27, 2010, and will be hosted by the Useppa Island Yacht Club on the tropical Useppa Island, Florida. This time, it will include classic wooden vessels in addition to catboats, with priority given to sailing boats. While the event will feature catboat racing, the character will be lighthearted, with the spotlight on sharing enthusiasm for catboats, as well as on activities, such as games. Price reductions will be available for docking and for accommodations. The timing of the event is such that the location will be ideal for boating, sailing and fishing on this isolated island in Pine Island Sound. Although the conference begins on a Thursday, organizers recommend arriving on the Wednesday immediately beforehand. As an incentive, attendees may choose to take advantage of discounts for five- and seven-day stays. Because of the limited docking space, boaters interested in the meeting should register as early as possible by emailing Jay Taylor at jaytomato@aol.com or Michael Albert at mycopres@aol.com.

GEORGE TOWN CRUISING REGATTA Cruising yachtsmen from around the world will gather in

The regatta is run by a Regatta Committee formed of

George Town, Exumas, in the Bahama Islands, from March 1

volunteers from the cruising community. Funds to support

to 14 for the George Town Cruising Regatta.

the regatta are derived primarily from the sale of t-shirts and

The regatta started out as a series of yacht races but has grown through the years to a week-long series of parties, contests and competitive games. For the past several

hats. The design on the t-shirts is different each year and is selected from submissions by the cruisers through a vote on registration day.

years, there have been as many as 450 boats in the harbor

The regatta has for many years made a significant

for the event.

contribution to the Bahamas National Family Island Regatta that is held in April of each year. georgetowncruising.com

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U.S. NAVY POSTAGE STAMPS

National

The U.S. Post Office will issue four new stamps on February 4 to immortalize U.S. Navy members at the Arleigh and Roberta Burke Theatre of the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. The event begins at 10:30 a.m., and is free and open to the public. The “Distinguished Sailors” stamps will feature William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy and Doris Miller. All of these sailors have impressive histories with the Navy. Sims was Commander of the European forces in World War I. Burke was a destroyer squadron commander during World War II, and later helped modernize the Navy during the Cold War. McCloy is one of the few to have earned two Medals of Honor for separate acts of heroism. Miller was awarded a Navy Cross for his heroic actions during Pearl Harbor. The symbols next to the individuals are the crests of the ships named in each man’s honor. usps.com

EPA POSTPONES ETHANOL DECISION The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has

the increase. These tests will be the deciding factor in the

decided to delay its determination on the increase of

approval of the increase.

allowable ethanol content in fuel until next summer. However, it does seem likely that the EPA will approve the increase.

Numerous comments have been made by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and other boater advocacy groups warning that higher ethanol blends may

Growth Energy, a biofuels industry association, asked

lead to serious marine engine problems. More testing

the EPA to increase the limit on allowed ethanol from

is required to determine the effects on performance,

10 percent to 15 percent in March 2009. According to the

durability and emissions for marine engines.

agency, not all of the tests have been completed, but two

epa.gov

tests have indicated that newer car engines can handle

JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS OFFERS EXTENDED WARRANTY John Deere Power Systems has revised the recreational yacht extended warranty program to offer eligible marine customers a 5-year/2,000-hour extended warranty at no additional cost. The warranty will apply to new propulsion engines installed in newly constructed or repowered vessels. The extended warranty is intended for personal uses, and vessels generating revenue will not be eligible. The warranty covers John Deere marine engine components, electronic control units and John Deere-supplied accessories. Maintenance and third-party parts are not included in the extended warranty program. Engine installation and performance must be consistent with John Deere’s application guidelines, and verified by sea trial. The engine must be operated within its intended duty profile with a correctly sized propeller, and customers are required to perform scheduled maintenance to remain eligible. deere.com

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NMMA IS BRINGING THE DOGS TO BOATERS A well-known dog-jumping competition is landing at

©DockDogs

three boat shows that the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will host during winter 2010, with hopes of drawing an increased number of spectators. Boaters tend to be dog owners, according to research gathered for a television commercial, “Dogs,” on Discover Boating. DockDogs will be parts of the Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, January 13 to 17; Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, January 20 to 24; and, the St. Louis Boat & Sportshow, February 10 to 14. The internationally renowned contest was launched in 2000 at the ESPN Great Outdoor Games, and has grown to more than 100 events each year. Competing canines from anywhere in the United States will face-off in events including the racing match, Speed Retrieval®; the height challenge, Extreme Vertical®; and the sprinting activity that records the amount of air and distance that dogs cover, and ends with a leap into a pool, Big Air®. Humans attending are welcome to bring their pooches, as spectators or as contestants.

PIRATES OF COLONIAL AMERICA EXHIBIT PREMIERES The Pirates of Colonial America exhibit will be showcased at

Historical researchers, authors and veteran museum

three National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

coordinators John Moga and Jon Paul Van Harpen created

boat shows in 2010. The exhibit will offer an interactive and

this visually compelling exhibit to highlight the Pirates’

educational attraction for the entire family.

journey throughout the Revolutionary War.

The exhibit offers many interactive features, which will give

The exhibit will be featured at the following NMMA shows

visitors the opportunity to learn how pirates played an active

in 2010: Kansas City Boat & Sportshow, January 7 to 10;

and interesting role in early Colonial America. Their efforts

Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, January 13 to 17 and

ranged from selling inexpensive, untaxed goods to starting

Minneapolis Boat Show, January 20 to 24.

the first North American college.

nmma.org

WATER-ACCESS SYMPOSIUM SEEKS SUBMISSIONS Organizers of the Working Waterways and Waterfronts

Interested parties with experience in applying successful

National Symposium on Water Access are seeking

working waterfront planning and implementation approaches

presentation submissions for the event, which will be held

are invited to submit an abstract to the symposium.

from September 27 to 30, 2010, in Portland, Maine. The

Those strongly encouraged to submit are not limited to

submissions are due January 22. The symposium will provide a forum to help communities, organizations, businesses and individuals address

members of commercial and recreational fishing and boating communities, economic development agencies and academic researchers.

waterfront access challenges by showcasing successful

Further information and submission requirements can be

models and tools from around the country.

found at wateraccessus.com.

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Sailing

2010 MIAMI GRAND PRIX

The 2010 edition of the Miami Grand Prix will take place from March 4 to 7. Invited classes include IRC boats, Farr 40s and Melges 32s. Premiere Racing’s professionally-run regatta in the ocean waters off Miami, coupled with the South Beach nightlife, attracts racing sailors from across the country and around the world. The competition is always top-tier and the same high level of international talent is expected for the 2010 regatta. Following Premiere Racing’s Key West Race Week in January, the Miami Grand Prix will enable the Farr 40 crews to prepare, and then peak, in time for

Left to right: Anema & Core, Synergy, Rio

their April World Championship in the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo. The Melges 32 southern winter circuit begins with their December Gold Cup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is followed by the class Mid Winter Championship in Key West and concludes with the Miami Grand Prix. Race headquarters will be based at the Miami Beach Marina, official site and the exclusive marina for all classes. The marina waterfront boardwalk will be full of activities including the welcoming reception, post race socials and final day prize giving. premiere-racing.com

KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL SAILING REGATTA Veteran sailboat racing teams from around the world

and talent-laden international Melges 24 that typically draws

are to compete in the waters off Continental America’s

the largest field. The Farr 40 and Melges 32 classes feature

southernmost city during Key West 2010, scheduled Monday

tough competition from American and European teams.

through Friday, January 18 to 22.

IRC classes are to feature the debut of sailor Sir Irvine

Now in its 23rd year, the Key West event is one of the most

Laidlaw’s 82-foot Highland Fling XI, and several current and

prestigious sailing regattas on the international calendar.

previous world champion title-holders are planning to race in

National and international racing teams, including that of

Key West.

repeat competitor Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, will compete with teams from around the United States during fi ve days of competition.

Key West’s historic seaport, stretching along the island’s Gulf of Mexico shoreline, serves as headquarters for the racing boats and their crews. Sailing aficionados can mingle

The action is slated to begin at 10:30 a.m. daily, with as many

with crews at the docks before and after races, and book

as 10 races scheduled during the challenge. Competitors are

seats on spectator boats at the pier.

to race on courses set over an 8-mile stretch of the Atlantic Ocean, just off Key West’s shore and inside the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef. One-design entries are strongly featured in the 2010 regatta lineup in classes such as the Farr 40, Melges 32, J/105, J/80

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Spectators also can watch the races from prime viewing spots on land including Atlantic-front restaurants, resorts and beaches. premiere-racing.com

Sailors know that the International Rolex Regatta, hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club and scheduled for March 26 through March 28, is the only major Caribbean regatta that is run by a yacht club. This regatta guarantees exceptional racing by virtue of its dependable trade winds and, even more important, a professional race management team. Among the highlights of the regatta are the spectacular race courses that thread their way through and around the cuts, cays and islands off the east end of St. Thomas. Competitors also enjoy the now famous “town races,” which take the fleet from the St. Thomas Yacht Vincitore, skippered by Jim Mitchell (SUI), winner of 2009 IRC Class

Club right into the heart of the bustling commercial harbor of Charlotte Amalie. On shore, crews are well looked after

Non-Spinnaker Racing), One-Design IC 24s and Beach Cats.

with a variety of social gatherings, including a reggae music

IRR remains a part of the US-IRC Gulf Stream Series and

concert and food festival, along with traditional beach parties

directly precedes the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival,

at the club.

which is held next door and links the two to make Virgin

The International Rolex Regatta typically hosts classes for

Islands Race Week.

IRC, CSA (Spinnaker Racing, Spinnaker Racing/Cruising and

rolexcupregatta.com

BVI SPRING REGATTA ADDS WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIP New for 2010, the BVI Spring Regatta will host the BVI Windsurfing Championship. This event will run concurrently with the 39th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 29 to April 4. With the format of one board-three sails, amateur and professional competitors may compete in either the Formula or the Open classes. Classes will be further divided by age and sex. Although on most days competitors can expect two to three races per day with distance and courses varying throughout Sir Francis Drake Channel, there is at least one downwind long-haul planned as the boards race from the flat water of Eustacia Sound to regatta central, Nanny Cay. Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, the presenting sponsor and host, welcomes the board sailors and is allowing those without other accommodations to camp on the premises. In North Sound, there will be facilities for rigging and “limin” between races, and group discounts on dinner and accommodations. bvispringregatta.org

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NEW PRODUCTS

TRI-COLOR LAMP With a port, starboard, stern and all-round white/anchor light, the NaviLED Tri-Color Navigation Lamp from Hella Marine offers superior reliability, efficiency and visibility. Constructed of UV-resistant, high-impact nylon with a heavy-duty Polyamide lens, the housing provides outstanding protection from vibration and shock. With no filaments or bulbs to break, the light requires no maintenance and is spikeand reverse-polarity protected. The easy-toinstall compact unit measures 3-3/4 inches high by 3-1/3 inches in diameter. $600.00 • hellamarine.com // (770) 631-7500

PORTABLE ALCOHOL HEATER The lightweight HeatMate 5200 Portable Alcohol Heater from Contoure is an efficient, safe source of heat that doubles as a stove. The unit’s canister system employs nonflammable material for the wick, and absorbs more than one quart of alcohol. The heater prevents fuel from leaking, and water easily extinguishes any alcohol fuel. The canister system also eliminates pumping, priming, hoses and valves. The compact item is made from aluminum and has a carrying strap. $169.95 • contoure.com // (888) 551-1041

QUICK STORE SYSTEM Accon Marine's Quick Store System offers extra pockets to keep small items safely stored while boating. Each pouch securely hooks onto Quick Release stainless steel drink holders. Durable and breathable, the system is constructed from waterrepellent, vinyl-coated polyester mesh fabric. Its antimicrobial properties make it resistant to mold and mildew. Lightweight and low-maintenance, the system dries switftly, is easy to install and effortless to clean. $25.53 • acconmarine.com // (727) 572-9202

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ANCHOR FOR RACING YACHTS The Racer Anchor from Manson Anchors is the first production anchor designed for racing yachts that are 12 to 45 feet long. The strong but lightweight aluminum anchor holds firmly in virtually any type of seabed. Durable stability balls make the Racer faster and resist rotation while embedded in the sea floor. The balls also reduce the width of the lower balance bar, which makes the anchor easier to stow. $185.95 • manson-marine.co.nz // (866) 383-1888

C-MAP MAX Jeppesen Marine’s updated C-MAP MAX Fall 2009 electronic charts expand coverage areas for key boating regions, and provide MAX users with an additional 1,380 quality photos of U.S., Canadian and Caribbean harbors, marinas and inlets. The charts have been updated with 2009-2010 fishing regulations and 9,000 new lakes. Each chart title includes new underwater obstacles, the shifting of channels or the relocations of navaids. $199 or $99 • jeppesen.com // (800) 353-2107

BOW MOUNT MOTOR LOCK DuraSafe Inc. has developed a lock that helps prevent the theft of bow mount motors. The patentpending lock replaces the factory knob and secures the motor to the mount. It screws into place, and with the turn of a key, protects the motor. The Bow Mount Lock offers reliable, affordable theft protection and eliminates the hassle of having to remove the motor when the boat is unattended. The knob fits the most popular MotorGuide bow mount trolling motors. $18.99 • durasafelocks.com // (262) 544-5615

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BOAT CARE & FEEDING

PHASEGUARD4 PHASEGUARD4 Ethanol Fuel Treatment from CRC Industries provides maximum corrosion protection for E10 to E85 fuel, and prevents “phase separation.” One ounce treats 10 gallons of fuel for in-season protection or fi ve gallons for storage. It cleans the entire fuel system, and restores engine power and performance. PHASEGUARD4 works with all gas-powered, two- and four-stroke engines. $12.99 or $18.99 • crcindustries.com/marine // (215) 674-4300

ECOLOGICAL PSR PSR from TRAC Ecological Marine Products rids potable water systems of odors and discoloration. Non-toxic and biodegradable, it is safe for users, equipment and the environment. It will not harm the properties of most surfaces, including plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, vinyl, wood and paint. However, boaters should proceed with caution when PSR is used with zinc-based metals, such as tin, or galvanized materials. One gallon treats 30 to 40 gallons of potable water. $77.95 • trac-online.com // (954) 987-2722

CLEAR X GLASS Use Venco Clear X on any glass in your vessel to protect it and to reduce the amount of dirt that adheres to it. The system is simple to use. The kit reduces defogging time and saves money on replacement wiper blades. The products are water-based and will not damage surrounding frames or gaskets, or emit harmful fumes. $19.98 or $69.98 • vencomarine.com // (888) 650 -2585

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OIL GONE EASY Oil Gone Easy Marine S-200 is a bilge cleaner that uses a natural, EPA-recognized process called bioremediation to assist with the easy and safe discharge of the water that inevitably mixes with engine oils and other lubricants. The product will not harm rubber, wood or fiberglass, and is totally biodegradable. Pour one bottle of Oil Gone Easy Marine into the bilge and the product will literally eat any leaking oil for up to two months. $21.95 • oilgoneeasy.com // (610) 572-3643

TROLLING THUNDER The ODYSSEY PC1800-FT Marine Dual Purpose battery provides greater power for onboard components while occupying less space than an 8D battery. The nominal capacity is 20 hours and the reserve capacity is 475 minutes. Measuring 22.75 inches long, 4.9 inches wide and 12.44 inches high, it weighs 132.3 pounds. The unit can be mounted in almost any position. It protects against high-impact shock and mechanical vibrations and will last from three to 10 years. $820.80 • odysseybatter y.com // (800) 538-3627

PERFECTION® PLUS, SCHOONER® GOLD & COMPASS Perfection® Plus, Schooner® Gold & Compass varnishes from Interlux are long-lasting and protect against UV light. Perfection Plus has a clear, high-gloss finish and reduced drying time. Schooner Gold has an amber hue, an outstanding gloss, and reduces the need to sand in between each coat. Compass is an amber-colored, fast-drying polyurethane varnish. Painters can apply all three products directly to all types of wood. $17.99, $30 or $50 • yachtpaint.com // (800) 468-7589

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MARINE MART

SAILBOATS 2006 28’ Alerion Express Sailboat: Clean, freshwater classic in Holland, MI. See www.yachtworld.com/gys for complete listing and photos or call (616) 403-3896. $98,500. 2004 45’ Hunter 456 Sailboat: Roller furling main & jib, fully loaded, like new, cruiser’s dream. For more information, call (586) 477-8646.

POWERBOATS 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. Phone (815) 455-2179. $3500.

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.

1998 Cruisers Yachts 3575 Express: 13’ beam, stable, roomy; 7.4 Merc MPI’s; 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 package. SatTV. $279K. (770) 992-1416. (see photo below)

(see photo below)

1985 26’ 29’LOA Carver Montego: In water & ready. 350cid 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. 1988 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer: Wellmaintained. Twin 4.3 engines. Very clean. 10’ beam. Nice condition. Email for more info. chftrtgall@aol.com or call (262) 538-4977. Can deliver WI/MI?

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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.

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.

(see photo below)

TO ADVERTISE

IN GLB

please email: 1998 Carver 350 Mariner: Loaded w/air, generator, autopilot, radar/chart. Twin 454ci gas w/low hours. Clean. Call Mike at (312) 501-7679. Reduced to sell: $111,900.

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INDIANA

JANUARY 21-24 Naples Boat Show Renaissance Village Naples

FEBRUARY 19-28 Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis indianapolisboatsportand

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JANUARY 21-24 Charlotte County Boat Show Charlotte County Fairgrounds Port Charlotte swfmia.com

ILLINOIS

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

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JANUARY 28-31 Strictly Sail Chicago Navy Pier Chicago

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JANUARY 15-17 Quad City Boat, RV & Vacation Show RiverCenter Davenport

showspan.com

FEBRUARY 13-21 Detroit Boat Show Cobo Center Detroit

iowashows.com

mbia.org

KENTUCKY 13 14

FEBRUARY 17-21 Grand Rapids Boat Show DeVos Place Grand Rapids

louisvilleboatshow.com

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

5 MICHIGAN JANUARY 7-10 Ultimate Fishing Show Rock Financial Showplace Novi

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

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IOWA

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baltimoreboatshow.com

travelshow.com

FEBRUARY 11-15 Miami International Boat Show Miami Beach Convention Center Miami

FEBRUARY 11-15 Strictly Sail Miami Miamarina at Bayside Miami

JANUARY 21-24 Baltimore Boat Show Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore

EVENTS CALENDAR

FLORIDA

24 25 LOUISIANA

showspan.com

FEBRUARY 18-21 1st Annual Great Lakes Outdoor Recreation Expo Cobo Center Detroit

mbia.org

JANUARY 15-17 Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show Houma Terrebonne Civic Center Houma

MARCH 11-14 Spring Boating Expo Rock Financial Showplace Novi

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mbia.org

JANUARY

MARYLAND

MINNESOTA

JANUARY 14-17 Fishing Expo & Boat Show Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium Lutherville Timonium

JANUARY 20-24 Minneapolis Boat Show Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis

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EVENTS CALENDAR

NEW YORK

JANUARY 21-24 All-Canada Show – Milwaukee Milwaukee County Sports Complex Franklin

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

allcanadashow.com

nyboatshow.com

OHIO

JANUARY 15-24 Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show Cincinnati Convention Center Cincinnati hartproductions.com

MARCH 5-6 Ghost Ships Festival Wyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention Center Milwaukee

ACE Recreational Marine Insurance

CANADA

Adventure Craft

JANUARY 9-17 2010 Toronto International Boat Show Direct Energy Centre Canada Toronto

Atlantic-Meeco

ghost-ships.com

JANUARY 15-24 Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show International Exposition (I-X) Center Cleveland

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Dept. of Agriculture

Eldean Shipyard

Essex Credit

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IFC

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

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