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

As the spring continues, so does the boating season. Things are looking up somewhat as we move foward.

This issue features the boat maker, Donzi, with a diverse group of boats.

They include the 38 ZR Competition, an outstanding ocean racer; the 38 ZFX Cuddy, a luxurious vessel which provides a spacious, user-friendly cockpit; the 38 ZSF, a versatile, dynamic model; the 38 ZFX, a comfortable boat perfect for lounging in the sun; and the 43 ZR, the Donzi flagship that offers a ride that is smooth, fast and stylish, combined with the best handling available.

The Port of Call showcases Bay City and its Tall Ship Celebration. The festival presents not only a Tall Ship fleet of nine, but also live music, and activities and performances from the Ring of Steel Pirate School.

Information about opportunities to sail the Tall Ships is also available on-site.

This edition also profiles Suze Orman, a financial guru who recently invested in a boat. Peruse this article to learn about Orman’s love for boating, and how she applied her own advice to the purchase of a vessel. This fascinating profile offers a chance to read about a monetary expert who enjoys boating as much as you do.

One of the editorials in this issue focuses on the possibility of wind turbines being installed off of the shores of two of our Great Lakes.

It comments on the advantages of this plan, noting that wind turbines would help to supply jobs and clean energy. Complete a survey to express your opinions about this proposal.

Another editorial discusses a DePaul University study about the potential economic damages that would result from the closures of Chicago-area locks, which would be enacted to stave off the invasion of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

We are also spotlighting information about propeller safety, the benefi ts of using the VHF radio and how to be an eco-friendly boater.

Progressing from spring to summer is a good time to enjoy beautiful, warm weather on the water, and to make the most of sunshine, family time and recreation. The boating season is full of opportunities to relax and to bask in the sun; boaters would benefi t from soaking them up, and enjoying one of their favorite hobbies.

As National Safe Boating Week approaches, May 22 to 28, review our articles on propellers and VHF radios, and remember to always wear a life jacket while you are out on the water.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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38 ZR Competition 38’1” 8’2” FUEL CAPACITY: 210 gal.

APPROX. HULL WT.: 8,700 MAXIMUM HP: 2,150 LOA

FEATURES FEATURES

BEAM:

• DONZI • Port of Call: TALL SHIPS, BAY CITY • SUZE ORMAN • MEGA PERCH

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The 38 ZR Competition’s overall performance is enhanced by its low center of gravity and sleek, aerodynamic profile.

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The cockpit features design cues taken from formula-one race cars. Behind the twin canopies are ergonomic, bolstered, sit-down race seats for pilot and navigator, while a three-man contoured aft bucket seat securely holds passengers.

The helm features port and starboard instrumentation, racing controls with trim in-handle, available cockpit ventilation featuring concealed intakes and adjustable dash vents, forward electric adjustable footrests, port and starboard coaming storage, and watertight aft storage compartments.

SPOTLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHTS • PROPELLER SAFETY • ECO-FRIENDLY BOATER • VHF RADIOS

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In addition to its six APBA National Championships, three APBA/UIM World Championships, and one P1 Powerboat/ UIM World Championship, the 38 ZR Competition has earned unanimous praise from critics since its introduction.

32 DEPARTMENTS DEPARTMENTS

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

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

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It was named Powerboat Magazine’s “Offshore Vee Bottom Boat of the Year” in 2003, awarded “Outstanding Offshore Performance” in 2007, and has been a standout at poker runs since its debut.

Founded in Miami in 1964, and located in Sarasota, Fla., since 1985, Donzi Marine designs and manufactures more than 25 unique, fiberglass, recreational power boat models ranging from 16 to 43 feet. Donzi sells boats throughout North America as well as in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

Donzi Marine Craig Barrie, Vice President of Sales 7110-21st Street East Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 727-0622

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EDITORIALS

Trading Budget Dollars for Human Lives The Great Lakes Boating Federation, advocacy voice for the

In addition to shutt ing the Waukegan and Muskegon facilities,

4.3 million boaters of the Great Lakes region, strongly opposes

the proposal would retire the five H-65 helicopters that assist

a federal budget proposal that would close U.S. Coast Guard

boaters and lakefront citizens in peril using Lake Michigan

helicopter stations based in Waukegan, Ill., and Muskegon,

and would replace them with four H-60 helicopters. The plan

Mich. At a press conference held recently at the Shedd

would also move the crews based in Muskegon, Mich., and the

Aquarium, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk from Illinois and a survivor

two crews operating in Waukegan’s Coast Guard Air Facility

of a boating accident both spoke out against the Coast Guard

(AIRFAC) during the summer, to Michigan’s Air Station

federal budget items. If passed, the budget item would raise

Traverse City.

the Coast Guard’s response time from 17 minutes to one hour and 12 minutes. Visit the following web site to review the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s budget proposal: dhs. gov/xlibrary/assets/budget_bib_fy2011.pdf.

Rep. Kirk stated his opposition to the plan. He owes his life to the quick response time of the Coast Guard, which rescued him when he was 16, after his sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan. The other speaker was Jim Emma. He also has the Coast Guard and a Waukegan-based helicopter to thank for his survival. He was rescued with six other boaters in May 2008 from a sinking boat.

The proposal would place boaters at increased risk.

According to the U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force, on average, individuals lose consciousness aft er 30 to 60 minutes in 40- to 50-degree water, with expected survival

From 2004 to 2009, Waukegan-based AIRFAC helicopters have helped to save seven lives and to assist 16 other individuals.

Weather conditions on the Great Lakes, and especially on Lake Michigan, are known to change very quickly from calm to volatile, catching many unsuspecting boaters by surprise.

Many boaters are day sailors that sail from five to 10 miles off shore. They are unprepared to handle difficult conditions, and often become incapacitated in their abilities to deal with fast-changing seas. Waiting for more than an hour could mean the difference between life and death.

Th is move would put the lives of more than 25,000 southern Lake Michigan boaters at risk. It would be trading Coast Guard budget dollars for human lives.

times of one to three hours.

Potential Economic Downfall After Lock Closures A DePaul University report recently defi ned the potential

and the Wilmette Pumping Station in the CAWS. The study

economic consequences of closing the Chicago River

analyzes the likely fi nancial effects of these actions, and how

Controlling Works and O’Brien locks on the Chicago Area

they could affect the economic wellbeing of the region.

Waterway System (CAWS). Joseph P. Schwieterman’s analysis was performed due to concerns about the Asian carp’s migration into the Great Lakes.

The study demonstrates that the fi nancial impact upon affected boat and barge operations would be $1.3 billion annually, including the waterway usage and excluding the

Possible responses to the current situation include closing

effect on employment, which is immeasurable at this point.

the Chicago Controlling Works, the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock

The total costs during the next 20 years would be $4.7 billion;

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this number includes a fi rst-year total of $582 million, followed

down $125 million; and the loss to regional agencies who

by an annual amount of $531 million during the subsequent

would normally need funding for flood abatement systems

seven years, and $155 million each year afterward.

would be $375 million. Certain Mississippi River basin

After the fi rst year of the closures, recreational boaters would lose $5 million in income; municipal departments would lose $6 million because they would not be performing their

ports serving the barge transportation industry and other industries outside of the Chicago area would help to pay for these losses.

standard public protection; river tour and cruise consumers

Hopefully these fi nancial effects will be considered as

would spend $20 million less than usual; property owners

authorities determine the courses of action that will be taken

would lose $51 million; transportation spending would be

regarding the migration of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

Guest Commentary

Of Wind and Water Extracting renewable energy from the wind is viewed as one

concerned about views, the lakes are large enough to put wind

of the 12 steps to wean America from its addiction to oil, and

farms literally out of sight, beyond the visual horizon.

converting manufacturing capacity to build wind turbines is expected to provide the “green jobs” of the future. Hope for a manufacturing renaissance here in the Rust Belt rides on the rising demand for wind power, but building commercial-scale wind farms has proven as difficult as building the coal-fi red plants they would replace.

Land assembly is a formidable obstacle to terrestrial wind farms. A hundred or more turbines would cover a lot of territory, usually involving multiple landowners all interested in rent. Then there are those concerned about viewscape and “fl icker,” the wavering shadow cast by a moving windmill and the low-frequency hum of the turbines. And of course, not

Boaters may worry about obstacles, but the spacing of turbine towers is such that even the largest of freighters can drive right through. Add some warning lights and the turbine towers are no more dangerous than common marker buoys. And for those who like to fi sh, the towers serve as artificial reefs that can become fi shing hot spots.

Most of the vast expanse of the Great Lakes is a desert with water on top. Litt le aquatic life ventures more than a few miles from shore because there is no food to forage. So exempting the near-shore area from wind farm development should address the concerns of both riparian and conservationist alike.

every location is suitable. In short, there is plenty of fodder for

If the Great Lakes states are serious about clean energy and

lengthy permitt ing delays, if not outright denial. So why not

green jobs, then they should look to the Great Lakes for

look to the water, specifically the Great Lakes?

The bottomlands of the Great Lakes are owned by the states that border them. Each of the eight Great Lakes states is a single, albeit complicated landowner that could provide

commercial-scale wind farms that will drive both. The states own the bottomlands and control the permitt ing processes to facilitate development, but so far, all that their political leaders have produced is hot air.

designated areas for commercial-scale wind farm development.

There are no obstacles to wind flow across water, and every boater knows that air/water temperature differentials are engines for wind production. And for riparian property owners

Dennis L. Schornack Former Chair of the International Joint Commission and United States Boundary Commissioner

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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR

THUMBS -U P, THUMBS -D OWN You are to be applauded for your comments on page 9 of the April issue, concerning, “Are Boaters Irresponsible Spenders?” Obama is a man-child, neophyte president who has not only wrongly attacked the good people that are in the boat business, he has done the same thing to the city of Las Vegas and other groups. You and others need to keep on calling him out!

I do find Fred Ludens article, “Climate Change,” misguided.

Human-caused global warming via carbon dioxide emissions is now being shown to be a scam. I’m surprised to see that article in your magazine.

become more difficult to escape civilization, with the wind turbines invading the last remaining sanctuary. I count on boating for relaxation and am unsure how the addition of the turbines would affect one of my favorite hobbies.

Although wind energy has the potential to contribute to maintaining a favorable climate, it should be produced in areas where it will not compromise boating. I would appreciate your help in combating this intrusion, while still supporting other methods of limiting climate change.

David Marcus Oswego, N.Y.

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DON Z I

Donzi designs and manufactures more than 25 fiberglass, recreational powerboat models ranging from 16 to 43 feet. A select five are showcased in this issue.

LOA Beam Fuel Capacity Weight Maximum HP

38’6” 9’5” 318

gal.

10,200

38 ZF X Cuddy

The 38 ZFX Cuddy was designed to strike

controls, which puts the throttles at your

a balance between center console utility

fingertips. Select the standard dash with

and world-class luxury. A bold departure from

a clean layout and with easy-to-read Smart

traditional center consoles, this model offers a

Craft instrumentation, or choose the optional

user-friendly cockpit with plenty of room.

The forward cockpit offers a comfortable and secure seating area. Richly upholstered wraparound seating surfaces and contoured backrests create a sense of luxury. There’s ample under-seat storage in huge compartments in the floor, and an optional refrigerator under the forward console seat. Located aft is a foldaway rear bench seat with an integrated backrest.

At the helm, opt for the standard drop-down bolster seating for two, or for an electric sport bolster seat with integrated

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lbs.

900

Sport Dash for a performance-oriented look that features carbon fiber panels, a full array of gauges, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The large console contains an enclosed head compartment with freshwater sink and pullout shower, available electric head and nearly six feet of headroom, while the forward cuddy houses a spacious v-berth and optional air conditioning.

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LOA Beam Fuel Capacity Weight Maximum HP

42’10” 8’10” 314

gal.

13,000

lbs.

2,150

43 ZR The flagship of Donzi’s high-performance fleet, the 43 ZR, was

cabin salon has two facing loveseats and a full-length v-berth

designed for those with an affinity for superlatives: smoothest,

forward. Two flush deck hatches combine with direct and

fastest, best handling, most stylish. Take your pick.

indirect lighting to create a light and airy feeling.

The cockpit was designed to provide both comfort and

The helm features driver-oriented controls that have been

convenience. Sculpted and bolstered seating surfaces have

placed within easy reach. The cockpit’s instrument cluster

been designed around driver and passengers for maximum

is situated around a color global positioning system (GPS).

comfort. There are concealed grab handles for all passengers

Tachometers and GPS/speedometer sit directly above in

and large, molded-in steps in the port helm. Cockpit storage

automotive-style pods, allowing for easy monitoring of all

areas include a port glove box, an insulated in-dash self-

onboard systems. This driver-friendly design also includes

draining cooler, an aft seat storage compartment and

the ideal placement of throttles, trim switches, steering wheel

recessed pockets in the coamings with deep storage wells.

and armrest.

A lightweight galley module in the cabin features a

The 43 ZR is constructed with lightweight hybrid laminate with

freshwater sink and compact refrigerator. An enclosed head

vacuum-infused coring for extra strength and the ideal resin-

compartment has a freshwater sink with shower, as well as

to-glass ratio.

a portable toilet or an optional vacuum-flush head. The main

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LOA Beam Fuel Capacity Approx. Weight Maximum HP

38’6” 10’6” 420 900

38 ZSF

The 38 ZSF is a dynamic model that is equal parts

starboard cockpit rod racks, there is locking storage for

fishing vessel, day boat, luxurious overnighter and

four fishing rods concealed within the fiberglass inner-

offshore performance boat.

liner on the ZSF’s available hard top.

The expansive aft cockpit was designed for maximum

Below deck is a cabin loaded with creature comforts.

fishability. A large livewell is located under the wide aft

A full galley features a refrigerator, microwave and

bench seat, along with additional storage. Driver and

an available single-burner electric stove. There’s an

co-pilot sit securely in the dual, side-by-side drop-down

enclosed, stand-up head compartment with shower,

helm seat, protected by a tall, wide, console windshield.

sink and vanity. Forward are port and starboard facing

The helm features flush-mounted Mercury Smart Craft

loveseats with a removable table, and a full-size v-berth.

instrumentation, waterproof switches with circuit breakers, beverage holders, chart flat with plex cover, tilt hydraulic steering, and plenty of space for electronics and navigation equipment. In addition to the standard complement of gunnel-mount rod holders and port and

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Thanks to the enhanced hydrodynamics of Donzi’s nextgeneration ventilated hull design, the ZSF is agile, fast and quick to plane.

gal.

15,000

lbs.

LOA Beam Fuel Capacity Weight Maximum HP

38’6” 9’5” 318

gal.

10,200

lbs.

900

38 ZF X Open The spacious forward cockpit of the 38 ZFX Open

At the helm, choose from the standard, side-by-side

features a comfortable, wraparound seating area. Richly

drop-down helm seat, add a second row of bolster

upholstered seating surfaces wrap 180 degrees around

seating, or opt for the electric Sport Bolster option, which

the forward cockpit. These seats combine with integrated

integrates the throttles into the armrest, putting them

wraparound backrests, and the forward facing seats are

right at the driver’s fi ngertips.

contoured so that they are ideal for sun lounging.

Even with so much attention dedicated to maximizing

There’s plenty of under-seat storage for guests to stow

convenience, Donzi didn’t forget that this boat is really

their belongings. Once aboard, they can be entertained

about performance. With an advanced, ventilated,

with ease, thanks to the forward cockpit refrigerator, self-

stepped-bottom hull design and plenty of oomph

draining cooler, wet bar, and beverage holders. A cockpit

from triple Mercury Verado four-stroke engines, you

table lowers to work in conjunction with a filler cushion,

can expect sensational speeds, pinpoint balance and

which converts the forward cockpit to an expansive

handling, and a solid, smooth, dry ride.

lounge area. Aft, there’s a comfortable foldaway seat with integrated backrest.

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LOA Beam Fuel Capacity Approx. Hull Wt. Maximum HP

31’8” 8’2” 210

gal.

8,700

lbs.

2,150

38 ZR Competition

The Donzi 38 ZR Competition is a magnificent ocean racer that

The cockpit features design cues taken from formula-one race

has been designed around a next-generation ventilated hull,

cars. Behind the twin canopies are ergonomic, bolstered,

which offers ideal balance and handling, blazing speed and an

sit-down race seats for pilot and navigator, while a three-man

unparalleled rough-water ride.

contoured aft bucket seat securely holds passengers.

The 38 ZR Competition’s overall performance is enhanced by

The helm features port and starboard Livorsi instrumentation,

its low center of gravity and sleek, aerodynamic profile. The

racing controls with trim in-handle, available cockpit

boat was designed to assure that nothing detracts from its

ventilation featuring concealed intakes and adjustable dash

fluid silhouette. Accordingly, the navigation lights are flush-

vents, forward electric, adjustable footrests, custom grab

mounted into the deck and the centerline deck rail has been

handles, port and starboard coaming storage, and watertight

recessed into a v-channel trough and flanked by a pair of

aft storage compartments.

flush deck hatches. The deck rises to accommodate the twin quarter canopies, and a low-profile engine hatch conceals staggered twin engines of your choosing.

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Only a lucky few will ever experience the superb performance of this hand-built offshore racer. Once they do, nothing else will compare.

Tall Ships Come to

The small waterfront town of Bay City, Mich., lies alongside the Saginaw River a few miles from the shallow water of Saginaw Bay. It’s a quaint city with historic charm, a downtown area and only about 33,000 residents. But that number will jump to more than 100,000 when this, the only official host port in the state of Michigan, welcomes the Great Lakes United Tall Ships® Challenge fleet and a Tall Ship event like none other from July 15 to 18.

THE TALL SHIPS

Docking in Bay City for the first time in 2010 are the “Freedom Schooner” Amistad from Connecticut; the

In 2010, Bay City will host eleven Tall Ships as part of its

“Twin Brigantines” Pathfinder & Playfair from Toronto; and

fourth Tall Ship Celebration, a maritime festival that has twice

Roseway, a National Historic Landmark operating from the

received the American Sail Training Association’s “Port of the

U.S. Virgin Islands. The hardworking, sail training vessel

Year” award. Nine ships, including movie stars and a Cold War

Roald Amundsen gets a nod for traveling the farthest,

relic, will be available for boarding and touring. Two additional

having left her home port of Eckernförde, Germany, on

ships, Bay City’s own Appledore IV and Appledore V, will offer

Feb. 20, to make her way to the United States, the Great

sailing excursions throughout the festival.

Lakes and Michigan. Wisconsin’s Denis Sullivan, with her

“We are very pleased to present a diverse fleet of Tall Ships this summer and we’re confident there will be something for everyone to enjoy,” explained Event Coordinator Shirley Roberts. “The sizes and rigging of the ships are as diverse as their colorful stories. The fleet this year will include the best combination of Tall Ship Celebration favorites and some

strong environmental programming, is the flag ship for the Great Lakes United Tall Ships® Challenge, a series of Tall Ships races and rallies that see the fleet in Toronto (June 30 to July 4), Cleveland (July 7 to 11), Bay City (July 15 to 18), Duluth (July 29 to Aug. 1), Green Bay (Aug. 12 to 15) and Chicago (Aug. 24 to 29).

striking new additions.”

Returning to the event are the festival favorites, Maryland’s flagship and goodwill ambassador, Pride of Baltimore II; and Michigan’s own Madeline from Traverse City. The HMS Bounty, based in Long Island, N.Y., has been completely renovated since her last Bay City appearance in 2003.

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THE MARITIME FESTIVAL While Tall Ships are at the heart of the event, the Celebration offers much more to entertain and enlighten guests of all ages. Beginning with the grand arrival of the fleet on Thurs.,

Appledores

July 15, almost all of the other activities and special events that make up the Tall Ship Celebration are free with paid admission to the festival.

An event within an event, the International Maritime Music Festival is a celebration of the music of the sea and the “chanteys” that helped crews work in unison while toiling aboard square-rigged ships during the Age of Sail. In 2010, the Tall Ship Celebration will welcome musicians from around the world and from Bay City, Mich.’s, backyard, including Armstrong’s Patent and Dutch Courage from The Netherlands, Cré Tonnerre from Belgium, Fish and Ships from Norway, Danny

Playfair Photo by Thad Koza

& Joyce McLeod from Great Britain, Sasiedzi from Poland, Pint & Dale from Washington state, Lee Murdock from Chicago, Tinker’s Folly from Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Bay City’s own Hoolie.

The Ring of Steel Action Theatre will demonstrate the fine art of “Piratin” through stage productions, pirate games, crafts, and basic tomfoolery. The Ring of Steel Action Theatre is the largest theatrical fencing salle, or fencing hall or club in the country; it specializes in the art of stage combat, a multidisciplinary art that combines acting with elements of fencing, martial arts, dance and music.

Pirates will also be the subject of a free concert by Bay City actors and entertainers on Thurs., July 15, when they perform the music of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in the Wenonah Park outdoor amphitheater. Theater of another sort will end the day when the Bay Arts Council, in cooperation with the Tall Ship Celebration, presents Detroit native Alice Cooper live on Sat., July 17, in Veterans Memorial Park, with varying ticket prices.

New to the Tall Ship Celebration in 2010, the Great Lakes United Green Village will give guests the opportunity to get their hands wet and their minds engaged through interactive experiences designed to demonstrate practical ways individuals can positively impact the Great Lakes, the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth.

Exhibits will also offer a firsthand look at the alternative and renewable energy developments that are creating a new, green economy in Michigan.

Professional storytellers, an art show, “make & take” crafts for young people, and more, add to the full experience of the Tall Ship Celebration.

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TALL SHIP

Bay City’s own Tall Ships, the Appledore IV and the Appledore V, will offer adventures throughout the festival. Tours include 1.5-hour sails on the river; three-hour sails on Saginaw Bay; three-hour dinner sails under the stars; and Bounty Roseway Photo by Pranas Robert Karalius

Roald Amundsen

Path Finder

of course, a view of the Tall Ships fleet from the water, with varying prices and reservations required.

Most Tall Ships today are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations with missions grounded in environmental education, sail training, or both, particularly in personal development experiences for youth. Almost all make berths available for temporary crew or sail trainees. Regardless of age or sailing ability, most people who are passionate about sailing can live the dream and enjoy a Tall Ship adventure of their own. Learn more by visiting the American Sail Training Association online at www.sailtraining.org.

TICKETS & PRICES Tickets for the four-day festival go on sale May 1. Souvenir Passports, which are required to board and tour the visiting Tall Ships, will be available for $12 through the end of June, and $15 as of July 1. Each Passport provides admission to all four days of the event as well as opportunities to board and tour each ship one time.

They will be available for purchase through the web site, www.tallshipcelebration.

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com.

For those who are not interested in actually touring the Tall Ships, but would like to attend the festival and enjoy other activities, daily admission is $6 and is available each day at the festival gates.

GENERAL INFORMATION Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City is presented by Dow Corning and is sponsored

by The Bay City Times/Saginaw News, the Dow Chemical Company, St. Mary’s of Michigan, Consumers Energy, CMU Public Broadcasting, Wildfire Credit Union and Citizens Bank.

Bay City previously produced the Tall Ship Celebration in 2001, 2003 and 2006, and has won “Port of the Year” honors for its efforts in 2001 and 2006. When it welcomes the American Sail Training Association Tall Ships Fleet in July 2010, Bay City will again be the only official host port for the state of Michigan and the smallest host port in the Great Lakes.

For more information about the Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City, visit the organization’s web site at www.tallshipcelebration.com. For information about planning a trip to Bay City, contact the Bay City Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 229-8696 or visit www.tourbaycitymi.org.

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Propeller

Safety What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

By Dick Blackman, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

Take a moment to test your knowledge with the following quiz.

thrown overboard after an encounter with rough water or

1.) If a passenger falls overboard from your boat, you should

pulled from its receptacle, the engine shuts off. Why is this

do which of the following:

an accident on your boat. The second the lanyard device is important? If you’re thrown overboard—and the engine is still running—you are at serious risk for a propeller strike.

a. Slowly reverse, keeping the individual in sight at all

Wireless devices are also available in which an electronic

times. Stop within five feet and allow the person to swim

device worn by the driver—and sometimes by other

to the side of the boat.

occupants—takes the place of a lanyard.

b. Stop the boat. Allow the boater to swim to the side of the vessel and slowly pull the person to safety. c. Stop. Slowly turn the boat around and approach while

A typical, three-blade propeller running at 3,200 RPM can inflict 160 cuts in one second, by traveling from head to toe on an average person in less than one tenth of a second.

keeping the passenger in sight. Shut off the engine and

Propeller safety is not something to be taken lightly.

then bring the individual to safety.

As a boat operator, you are responsible for every aspect of

2). True or False.

the boat, just as the driver of a car is responsible for that vehicle at all times. Safe drivers know to always be on the

It is safe for passengers to board or to exit from the water

look out for pedestrians, especially in populated, urban

if engines are idling.

environments. Similarly, safe boaters know to watch out for

3). Fill in the blank:

people in the water.

A ________________ will stop a propeller should the driver

The best rule of thumb regarding your propeller is: don’t run

of the boat be thrown overboard or pulled away from the

the engine when people are near the boat. Be alert for other

boat’s controls.

boaters engaged in towing sports like tubing, wakeboarding, etc., and take every precaution to avoid them.

If you hesitated to answer even one of the questions above,

*****

you may be putting lives in danger. NEVER reverse your boat to pick up a passenger. ALWAYS stop, turn around

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and operators to help

and shut off the engine before pulling someone to safety.

reduce fatalities, injuries, property damage, and associated healthcare

It is NEVER safe to board or to exit from the water while

costs related to recreational boating accidents by taking personal

engines are idling because the propeller may continue

responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their passengers.

to spin even when the boat is in neutral. And finally, an

Essential steps include: wearing a life jacket at all times and requiring

engine cut-off switch can save the driver’s life, should the

passengers to do the same; never boating under the influence (BUI);

individual be thrown from the boat.

successfully completing a boating safety course; and getting a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) annually from local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary,

What exactly is an engine cut-off switch? Most often it is

United States Power Squadrons®, or your state boating agency’s

a lanyard connected to the driver and to a switch on the

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

control panel or dashboard. Let’s say you’re suddenly

Responsibly!” For more tips on boating safety, visit www.uscgboating.org.

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OTHER SAFETY DEVICES TO CONSIDER …

There are several things you can do to minimize the risk

There is no “one size fits all” solution to eliminate the risk of

of propeller injury:

propeller injuries. Boaters must carefully review all options

•

Personally look at the area around your boat’s

and determine which devices make the most sense for

propeller before starting the engine. Don’t count on

their particular boating experience. The most effective,

others. See for yourself.

preventive measure is having alert, aware boaters who

•

SIMPLE STEPS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Before you set out for the day, take a moment to inform your passengers of the locations and the

responsibly manage propeller injury risks. In addition, make sure that your boat has the following:

•

propeller guards,

propeller warning labels around your boat.

•

ringed propellers,

Never permit passengers to ride on the bow,

•

•

propulsion alternatives,

•

interlocks,

so can propeller strikes.

•

sensors,

Establish and communicate rules for swim platform

•

anti-feedback steering, and

•

rear-facing video cameras.

dangers of the propellers, and call attention to any

gunwale, transom, seatbacks, or other locations where they might fall overboard and under the boat.

•

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye … and

use, boarding ladders, and seating. It’s your boat

•

and your rules; be clear and firm.

Check out www.uscgboating.org for more information on

Consider an engine cut-off switch or another

propeller safety options. Select “Propeller Injury Control

propeller safety device, and make sure all passengers

Technology” in the “Beacons” area of the page.

(including you) wear lifejackets at all times.

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Photo Credit: Suze Orman private collection

Suze Helm at the

America’s Top Financial Expert Suze Orman Invests in the Boating Lifestyle

F

by Wanda Kenton Smith

or five long years, Suze Orman gazed longingly from

“I said to KT [KT Travis - Suze’s partner], ‘I want a boat’; and

her South Florida waterfront terrace as all the beautiful

she said we’re not going to get a boat until we rent boats and

boats cruised by. Day after day, she keenly observed

we decide you really love boats; so I said ok,” recalled Suze.

that all the people on those boats were happy and having fun.

She determined that she wanted a piece of that action and all that the boating lifestyle had to offer.

Totally debt-free and raking in millions, Suze had the financial wherewithal to buy whatever boat her heart desired. As one of the nation’s most celebrated financial experts, this Emmy Award-winning TV host, book author, magazine columnist, writer/producer and motivational speaker only had to snap her fingers, and any number of boat retailers or yacht brokers would have gladly jumped to her call. However, her journey to boat ownership was anything but fast or impulsive, in keeping with the type of advice she regularly dishes out to loyal viewers of CNBC’s wildly popular, “The Suze Orman Show,” and to the millions of readers of her multiple, best-selling books.

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And so the love affair with boating began.

For five years, Suze, KT, and “The Pod”—a term of endearment for six members of their extended family with whom Suze and KT regularly spend time—set off on many boating adventures on rented 21-foot or 23-foot runabouts.

With KT’s brother Tom, a boat captain, at the helm, they cruised offshore and dropped anchor, dove off the transom and enjoyed leisurely swims in warm waters. They puttered up and down the Intracoastal, looking at all the glitzy homes of the rich, mortgaged-to-the-hilt, and not necessarily famous. They pulled into cozy waterfront restaurants for relaxing meals. They took scenic trips to Palm Beach. Over time, that initial fascination with boating turned from a casual flirtation to a real passion.

“I kept saying, ‘I love this boat, I love this boat,’ and KT would say, 'Yeah, but how long are you going to love a boat for?’” said Suze. “Every year I kept saying, ‘I want a boat; I want a boat.’”

But Suze had to live by and respect her own self-imposed rules.

“It’s very easy when you have a lot of money to buy things that you don’t use.

Awhile ago we realized we could have a tendency to do that,” she explained. “I Photo Credit: Suze Orman private collection

saw many people do that—they would buy a Rolls Royce or a Bentley or a huge boat and then they would never use it.

So we decided we would give ourselves a five-year cut-off. We decided if I still wanted something after five years, I could get it. Because then that is a true want, especially given that we could rent a boat anytime we wanted.”

As she approached the five-year benchmark, Suze began researching boats on the Internet and pouring through boat catalogs. The long-awaited day finally came when she announced her intentions.

“After five years passed, I said to KT, ‘I still want a boat. In fact, I want a boat now more than I’ve ever wanted a boat, because the more I was on the boat, the more I wanted a boat,’” she said with a chuckle. “Every day that I sat on my terrace, I would have a vision of me and KT on that boat on the ocean at 5 a.m. having coffee. I knew exactly what boat I wanted.”

Suze and another gal pal who knew about boats visited their local dealership, where she discovered the boat of her dreams. Not the megayacht or fancy express cruiser some

South Florida, including the unseasonable cold snaps of

might have expected, Suze’s beloved boat of choice was a

40-, 50- and 60-degree days. “I was on the boat every single

single engine, 28-foot Sea Ray Sundecker.

day—I put up the screens and was totally comfortable— I loved it. There wasn’t one day that passed that I wasn’t on

“I liked the configuration of that boat; I loved everything about

it,” she said proudly.

it,” she said enthusiastically. “I had only been out on 23- and 21-footers before, because that is all they rent out, but I knew

Suze’s extensive travel schedule has her on the road much

that would be too small for us.”

of the year, but her heart—and now her new baby—beckon her to Florida as frequently as possible. She spends a week

Her new Sea Ray is sized perfectly to accommodate “The

in April in the Sunshine State, along with the entire summer

Pod,” with seats for everybody, plus plenty of storage and

from June through September and Thanksgiving through New

a grill so that KT can whip up quick meals when they’re out

Year’s. Not surprisingly, she already has plans in place for her

on the water. Suze Orman fans will appreciate the custom

new boat.

name she’s bestowed upon her new baby, reflective of her trademark personal stamp of authorization for a desired

“I don’t want to take my boat out by myself until I know I have

purchase: “Approved.”

mastered every possible situation,” she explained. She has hired a boating expert to give her and KT hands-on, personal

Since taking delivery of Approved in February, Suze has

instruction, and is already well underway to reaching her

spent every possible day on the water when she’s been in

ultimate goal of becoming an “experienced yachtswoman.”

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in the process of producing a new segment for her YouTube Channel entitled, “Staying Afloat,” which she says will include lessons she’s learned on the water that remind her about money, and which will be shot from Approved.

The concept has already caught the attention of network executives, so she’s investing in a high-definition camera to maximize the quality of production. Who knows? Future episodes

Photo Credit: Suze Orman private collection

just may launch on prime time.

While Suze is apart from Approved, she’s making sure her latest addition to the family gets plenty of TLC. “I miss my little boat,” she said wistfully. “I called our guy in Florida who is taking care of her, and reminded him to take her out every week and clean the lines so they don’t get clogged.”

As the boating community welcomes its newest celebrity to the fold, one thing is for certain: We’ll all stay tuned for Suze’s latest adventures.

The 2009 Forbes Magazine’s ranked no. 18 “Most Influential Women in Media” and 2009 She’s learned the basic driving skills, but now is focusing on

Time Magazine’s “Top 100 World’s Most Influential People”

docking maneuvers in all types of conditions, operating the

is sure to bring a positive spin to the boating lifestyle as she

boat in a variety of inlets, as well as in speed zones, including

shares her experiences and her enthusiasm with legions of

those with larger boats where she faces challenging wake

fans and faithful followers.

conditions, plus understanding how to gauge water depth

Welcome aboard, Suze!

without having to rely solely on instrumentation. She is admittedly intrigued by the workings of the engine and has opened the hatch on more than one occasion.

“Seriously, I’m getting very much into the mechanics and

Wanda Kenton Smith

the workings of this boat—I’m getting there, and I like that!”

is president of Kenton Smith

she said with a grin. “My main goal, truthfully, is for me to

Marketing and also the founder

learn how to operate the boat. We plan to take it on trips to

and president of Marine Marketers

the Keys, to Miami, to Palm Beach … sometimes we’ll go out

of America. An avid boater and

on the ocean, sometimes on the Intracoastal. We may even

motorcyclist, Wanda is considered

stay overnight on the boat. … I’ve fi gured out how four of us

by many as the pioneer in

could easily sleep on the boat, and we’re absolutely going

initiatives for marine industry

to do that!”

marketing to women. She has conducted numerous

Suze looks forward to not only mastering the technical

national seminars and

aspects of boat operation, but also in meeting new friends

workshops since the early nineties and trained thousands

who share the same passion.

of marine industry boat dealers and executives about the infl uence of women in boat buying decisions. An editor and

“I also want to meet other women who are doing this and

writer, she has authored the national marketing column for

who are learning—I want to be part of a women’s boating

Soundings Trade Only since 1997, and currently edits Sail

community. I don’t just want to be Suze Orman on her boat;

America News, a monthly online trade e-newsletter, and

I want to be another woman who is learning to be powerful in

Waypoints, the sailing industry’s e-magazine. She is a highly

situations where we aren’t normally powerful. I want to make

respected marketer and publicist who has launched dozens of

friends that way, and I will. I most certainly will.”

international and national award-winning campaigns for more than 30 of the marine industry’s top brands.

Suze has already taken her love of boating and found a way to apply it to her multi-million-dollar business empire. She is

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www.kentonsmithmarketing.com

s marinas prepare for peak boating season around the country, now’s the time for boaters to gear up to “be green” this summer. Choosing to be a responsible conservationist on the water not only positively impacts the environment, but can also have a similar impact on your wallet.

The recreational boating industry continues to offer eco-friendly products, including electric and solar-paneled boats, greener engines and recycled accessories. DiscoverBoating.com/green has easy tips for every boater to become more environmentally-conscious this spring, including:

•

Look for the EPA-Certified “Design for the Environment” DfE label, which identifies cleaning products that have minimal environmental impacts and are safer for you and your family. You can find a list of eco-friendly products at www.greenseal.org.

•

Make sure your boat, engine and propeller are compatible and in good condition to avoid wasting fuel and minimizing harmful emissions.

•

Dispose of paints, batteries, antifreeze, cleaning products, oil and other hazardous wastes at a waste collection facility. Some marine accessories stores even offer a $10 credit on a new battery when you return your used one.

•

Easily cut down on fuel usage by reducing cruising speeds, properly trimming, regularly tuning the engine, making sure the hull is clean and taking shorter trips.

•

Ensure fuel does not discharge from the vent line as a result of overfilling by avoiding “topping off” your tank. Stop “spit back” from the fuel fill by fueling at a slow rate.

•

Study your waterways to prevent boat propellers from damaging sensitive sea floor habitats or injuring marine life. Plan your trip in advance to avoid consuming excess fuel supply and consider using an autopilot when possible.

•

Protect marine life by properly disposing of monofilament fishing line at nearby marine accessory stores and shoreside recycling locations.

•

Never dispose of garbage in the water. Take advantage of facilities on shore and at marinas to recycle plastic, glass, metal and paper.

For more tips and ideas on how to become a more eco-friendly boater and reduce fuel usage, visit DiscoverBoating.com.

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The Bigger, Better,

SUPER-SIZED PERCH Faster-growing fish could make yellow perch aquaculture more viable

Photo Credit: iStockphoto.com

By Stacy Brannan, Ohio Sea Grant Communications This story was printed with permission from Ohio Sea Grant.

Photos are courtesy of Ohio State University South Centers.

I

t’s Friday night, and you’re heading to the local pub to grab

and Development Integration Program at the Ohio State

some fried fish and watch the big game with some friends.

University (OSU) South Centers in Piketon, has been working

If you’re in northern Ohio, chances are good that your

to selectively breed yellow perch that are expected to reach

sandwich will feature yellow perch, a popular fish from Lake

market size in just one year. To date, it’s an experiment that

Erie that is also Ohio’s top food fish, with 3 million pounds

has yielded impressive results.

harvested from the lake in 2008 alone.

“Our genetically-enhanced stocks grow 28% to 42% faster than

With demand for yellow perch so high, it makes sense that

the typical fish and have potential to reach market size in just

fish farmers have begun to cultivate the species as part of

one year,” Wang says. “Reducing the amount of time before

an Ohio aquaculture industry that has tripled in size in the

the fish can be harvested should decrease costs for care and

last decade—from $1.6 million in 1998 to $6.6 million in 2007.

feeding by 30% to 40%. This is good news for fish farmers.”

However, yellow perch are a slow-growing species, often taking two years to reach a “market size” of 8.5 inches. This extended growing period can cost a bundle, particularly as the price of fish meal has skyrocketed in recent years, making it a serious drawback for farmers who might consider taking the perch-raising plunge.

FINDING GENETIC FINGERPRINTS Part of the trouble with current yellow perch aquaculture populations is that there has been little concern about inbreeding, which can not only contribute to the slow growth

But there is hope on the horizon. Ohio Sea Grant Researcher

rate of the fish but also make them more susceptible to

Hanping Wang, director of the Ohio Aquaculture Research

disease. Wang knew that breeding for bigger fish would

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One of those farmers will be Bill Lynch, an OSU Extension Associate who also raises yellow perch in Union County, Ohio. He sees the farm test as an important part of Wang’s development of improved yellow perch.

“You can demonstrate the genetic improvement in small-scale lab situations, which he’s done, but you still better make sure it holds up at the commercial scale,” Lynch says. “If you don’t, there’s no sense from the farmer’s standpoint in spending extra money on genetically improved stock. The grower has to see the improvement.”

Farmed fish are often purchased as fingerlings and grown in ponds or tanks until they reach market size. A well-managed commercial pond Sport and commercial fishermen harvested 3 million pounds of yellow

in Ohio, ranging from a quarter- to a half-acre

perch from Lake Erie’s Ohio waters in 2008. Increasing the amount of

in size, can produce between 3,000 and 3,500

farmed yellow perch sold in Ohio would help ensure sustainability of the

pounds of yellow perch per acre, yielding a

wild population found in Lake Erie.

potential 2,500 to 5,000 perch per pond.

If the trial-run farmers do see yellow perch that

require careful control. “We did not want to breed siblings or cousins,” he explains.

reach market size more quickly, the number of farms growing yellow perch for food could rise substantially in the next several years. More yellow perch farming could

After breeding the fish and raising them to market size, they

well mean a shift in the origin of your tasty fish dinner, though

selected the top 5% to 10% of the biggest fish and tested their

probably not quickly.

genetic relatedness using a technique that looks for genetic fingerprints in a fish’s DNA.

Right now, most yellow perch farms in Ohio provide stock for lakes and ponds in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, giving people

The fingerprints help them to determine the parents of each

fish to catch and restoring systems that have been depleted

fish so that only those fish that are not related and have the

by fish kills. For that purpose, genetically superior fish aren’t

best physical characteristics will be bred further.

really needed, according to Lynch.

Wang has been able to do this step quickly thanks to a new machine called the Genetic Analyzer, which can genetically fingerprint 800 fish in two weeks—a process that used to take three months.

INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH PERCH After five years of work on this project, Wang has established five lines of improved yellow perch. To this point, however, he has only bred his superior fish in the research breeding center. To be sure the improvements translate to a commercial scale, they must first be tested at some fish farms.

“Our study so far has been at an experimental scale,” says Wang. “We need to test it at an industrial scale, so we have recruited four farms—two in Ohio and two in Wisconsin—to test the new fish from 2011 to 2013.”

Wang’s selectively bred yellow perch grew 28% to 42% faster than typical fish, and could reach market size in just one year. From 2011 to 2013, farmers at four sites in Ohio and Wisconsin will test the fish to see if the outcome holds up at a commercial production scale.

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“But if you’re going to grow yellow perch for food fish on farms, genetic enhancement is going to be the key,” he says.

“You’re going to want to grow them the fastest you can on the least amount of food. If you can grow them faster, you can turn more groups of fish through the system in a year. That all has economic ramifications.”

Still, it would take a lot of farmers to compete with Lake Erie, which Lynch calls “the 800-pound gorilla when it comes to yellow perch production.”

The majority of yellow perch found at restaurants and in stores in Ohio is wild-caught as part of the millions of pounds of that species taken from Lake Erie annually. Only increasing the profit margin for farmers, making it more likely that they can make money raising yellow perch for food, will make them want to invest in perch culture. It is worth the effort, however, to ensure that wild yellow perch populations remain sustainable, particularly as demand for fish as a lean protein increases along with the ever-growing human population.

Developing solutions that decrease the cost of farming perch now offers some ecological protection for the future.

For more information about this Ohio Sea Grant and USDA-funded research, contact Hanping Wang at wang.900@osu.edu.

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NINE REASONS TO OWN A VHF RADIO

By Bill Boudreau, Cobra Marine

In times of emergency, a VHF radio can be one of the most important pieces of gear aboard a boat. This means of communication can be a boater’s only line of communication from sea to shore or to nearby vessels, so it’s important to select a radio that has the most advanced and the most helpful features. Here are the top reasons to own or simply upgrade a VHF radio.

1

integration with certain radios, so that users can safely avoid collisions on the water. Combining these sophisticated functions with VHF radios makes the units even more valuable to boaters.

6

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology-Enabled Mobile Phone Calling/Integration: Certain VHF radios now

incorporate Bluetooth wireless technology. Users can pair

DSC Calling: A unique feature of VHF radios is Digital

their cell phones with the units and make and receive phone

Selective Calling (DSC). This enables even novice

calls, all while the cell phone is safely stored where it won’t

boaters to, when the VHF is connected to a working global

get wet or damaged.

positioning system (GPS), send a digital distress message

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that contains the vessel’s GPS position to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) or other DSC-equipped craft.

2

Better Battery Technology: New radio models feature lithium ion batteries or the option to use AA batteries,

reducing the chance of the radio being out of power when

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

it’s needed most. Some new handheld radios will transmit at

(NOAA) Weather Alert Monitoring: Some VHF radios

the higher, six-wattage level of power. The better the battery,

offer NOAA Weather Alert Monitoring, which provides instant

the more reliable and stable the power output will be.

access to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and other

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weather information, 24 hours a day. This helps to determine when to head back to shore to avoid getting caught in a storm. No cell phone can do that.

3

Rescue 21 System: The Coast Guard’s investment in its new, VHF-receiving, Rescue 21 system reaffirms that the

marine VHF radio is the preferred method of electronically contacting the USCG when in distress. Cellular devices are

JIS7 Waterproof Rating: Meeting JIS7 standards means

unreliable in the harsh maritime environment, while a VHF

a VHF radio can be fully submerged for 30 minutes in

radio is the best way to alert search and rescue crews to a

three feet of water and still function properly after it’s taken

boater’s condition and location.

out. The radio can remain in the open, right where a boater

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may need it.

4

Bigger and Better Displays: With brighter and larger displays than ever before, boaters can quickly identify

Floating Handhelds: The ability to float is a relatively

who’s calling them. The radios also have descriptive menus,

new feature for handheld VHF radios. Now, owners don’t

making them easier to use and resulting in less wasted time.

have to worry about getting their radios wet or accidentally dropping them overboard. They can easily retrieve them.

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Whether used for communicating with marinas and locks, or when making a mayday call, a VHF radio is a necessary

Unique Features: Technology is constantly advancing,

piece of boating gear. Manufacturers now offer a wide range

and likewise, so are the features of VHF radios. Some

of unique, innovative and, sometimes, lifesaving features

of Cobra Marine’s models offer Rewind-Say-Again™. This

on their units. No matter what type of VHF radio boaters

digital voice recorder enables the radio to record up to 20

own, they’ll gain peace of mind and security when they are

seconds of any incoming call. Standard Horizon provides AIS

properly equipped with the latest in marine communication.

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Great Lakes

$13.4 MILLION AWARDED

Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced

source for state fish and wildlife agencies. This stability

recently that $13.4 million will be distributed to the fish and

has been critical to the recovery and resilience of many

wildlife agencies of the Midwestern states including Illinois,

species in greatest need of conservation. This year’s funds

Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and

come from the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Wisconsin to help conserve and recover imperiled fish and

Appropriations Act of 2010 (H.R. 2996).

wildlife through the State Wildlife Grant Program. Nearly $76.5 million will be distributed to the 50 states, territories and commonwealths across the nation, a significant increase in funding over the 2009 levels. Since the program’s inception, Congress has provided more than $573 million for conservation work on state and private lands across the country.

The State Wildlife Grant Program provides federal grant funds for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. For the past nine years,

FY2010 State Wildlife Grant Apportionments - Midwest Region Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Ohio Wisconsin

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TOTAL

$13,413,390 fws.gov

the grants program has provided a stable federal funding

CHESAPEAKE LIGHT CRAFT’S BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BOAT CLASSES CLC has been teaching build-your-own-boat classes since 1994. In CLC classes, experienced, professional boat builders help students assemble their own boats from start to finish. Classes are 5.5 days—ideal for one-week vacations.

GLBBS students can select one of CLC’s most popular designs: Canoeists may build the ultralight, Sassafras 12-pack canoe from June 21 to 26; and kayak enthusiasts can choose between CLC’s award-winning Chesapeake sea kayaks and the bestselling Wood Duck recreational kayaks. A Build Your Own Chesapeake class also runs from July 19 to 24, and a Build Your Own Wood Duck class Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) is bringing their popular build-your-own-boat classes back to Great Lakes Boat

runs from July 5 to 10. Finally, a Build Your Own Northeaster Dory class will run from July 12 to 17.

Building School (GLBBS) during four weeks this summer. The Great Lakes Boat Building School is located in the beautiful

Tuition for the week costs $570 and the various kits built in

Les Chenaux Islands of northern Michigan, on the Upper

class range from $749 to $2,349. Each student may bring a

Peninsula. GLBBS is housed in a brand-new, 12,000-square-

“helper” for the week for an additional fee.

foot facility designed and built specifically for the teaching of boating skills.

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clcboats.com/classes

WISCONSIN DOCKS & HARBORS RECEIVE FUNDING Wisconsin Harbor facilities and docks will receive $12,559,513 from state Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) grants awarded to three projects in Green Bay and Manitowoc, announced Gov. Jim Doyle in midMarch. The funding will retain more than 600 jobs and will create more than 130 jobs in the state.

These monies are in addition to $32.8 million in state HAP awards that Gov. Doyle has provided to harbors and ports in Wisconsin, in locations including Superior, Oconto and Sister Bay. He has proffered them all since he assumed his gubernatorial position in 2003.

His efforts have been assisted by his status since 2004 as chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors, where he has worked to preserve, protect and improve the Great Lakes for years to come. As evidence of his success, the Obama Administration has based its Great Lakes Action Plan on his top priorities for the Great

the Great Lakes in the last 20 years—the $475-million Great

Lakes. The plan, released in February, proposes objectives,

Lakes Restoration Initiative—passed under Doyle’s watch,

goals and key steps for restoring the Great Lakes between

with his support and that of the Great Lakes governors.

now and 2015, as a response to the most immediate dangers

Pres. Barack Obama proposed the measure, and Congress

for the bodies of water. In addition, the largest investment in

appropriated the above amount.

WAUKESHA THIRSTS FOR CLEAN WATER Lakes protection agreement, and the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission must designate the area.

Although Waukesha covers only 21.7 square miles, the proposed service area is 39 square miles. It would extend east to its border with New Berlin, west to the Town of Genesee, and south, from I-94 to the Town of

Photo By Erik Ludwig

Vernon and Vernon Marsh.

The reason for Waukesha’s request is that its deep sandstone wells contain radium-contaminated water, for which it needs a substitute. The average demand of customers within the larger area will be 10.9 million gallons per day after 2035. The demand will have increased from 6.8 million gallons daily in 2009.

Waukesha’s bid for water from Lake Michigan includes a

Forcing Waukesha to find another source of clean

request for the legal right to distribute the liquid throughout

water is an order by the state to provide clean water by June

an area nearly twice its current size, according to a map

2018. Although the city would prefer to purchase water from

required for the application. The Wisconsin city must depict

Milwaukee, all of the eight Great Lakes states would have

the entire area it intends to serve with water, states a Great

to approve an application by Waukesha before this water diversion could move forward.

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EFFORTS TO CLEAN LAKE ONTARIO

Great Lakes Photo By Paul C. Focazio, New York Sea Grant

In the past 30 to 40 years, Lake Ontario has become so clear that passersby can now see 40 feet below the surface when they are two miles off-shore.

This is a result of environmental efforts that have tightened controls on sewage treatment plants, and have decreased the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Ontario.

This has raised the water quality, and has led environmental officials and researchers to begin reintroducing native species to the lake.

However, difficulties remain, including the threats of water pollution and the invasions of non-native species, especially the Asian carp.

Although the quantity of phosphorus entering the lake has dropped, it continues to be a problem, due to the narrow nature of the New York law banning the chemical in detergents. The legislation addressed the issue

which are somewhat ineffective at removing the substance from the water.

of laundry detergents that contained phosphorus, but not the

Large amounts of aquatic vegetation growth occur near the

problem of the chemical in detergents for dishwashers, which

shore, due to a combination of phosphorus, and runoff from

were less common at the time.

agricultural and residential fertilizers, leading Ontario Beach

Today, phosphorus still wends its way to Lake Ontario, not

to be closed to swimming frequently.

stopped by the law or by the wastewater treatment plants,

FUNDING MAKES PURCHASE POSSIBLE Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) to Saugutuck. Earth Day, April 22, marked the park’s opening.

The CELCP program, administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Michigan, helps states to acquire significant areas of estuarine or coastal natures that may otherwise be converted from their important aesthetic, conservational, ecological, historical or recreational benefits to various other uses. The funding is 15% of CELCP’s budget, which Pres. Barack Obama has recommended to be $20 million.

The money for the remaining cost of the purchase has come from sources including $6.1 million in lead gifts, $1 million in conditional gifts, and bridge loans, which will A $3-million grant from the federal government is helping

cover a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust

the city of Saugatuck, Mich., to reach its goal of amassing

Fund grant of $10.5 million that will be released during a

enough funding to purchase the Saugatuck Harbor Natural

three-year period. The end of that time will mark the city’s

Area. On March 19, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

assumption of full ownership of the land.

Administration paid a stipend through its Coastal and

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Fishing

LAKE SUPERIOR FALLS PREY TO VHSV Although Lake Superior remained free of the viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) for years, fish there have now been infected, states an announcement from Cornell University scientists. Other Great Lakes, including Erie, Huron, Michigan and Ontario, have contained VHSV for years, but until now, Lake Superior had been free of it.

Symptoms of infected fish include pale gills, bulging eyes, listless movements and swimming in circles. The fish will have “widespread hemorrhages throughout the body surface and within the internal organs,” state officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

If you see a fish that matches this description, “place the fish in a clean plastic bag and keep it in an iced cooler or

Photo courtesy of Dr. P.R. Bowser, Cornell University

refrigerator as quickly as possible (do not freeze),” requests the DNR. Contact the DNR pathology lab or fisheries office at

VHSV has become a serious threat to the sport-fishing

(651) 259-5096 immediately for instructions.

industry in New York, with 28 freshwater fish species infected

Fortunately, humans are not susceptible to VHSV, and may

throughout the Great Lakes, including yellow perch, Great

both consume contaminated fish and come into direct

Lakes muskellunge, bluegill and black crappie.

contact with them without potential health problems.

IDNR MAKING PLANS FOR MORE FISH STOCKING IN ROCK RIVER The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is developing plans to stock flathead catfish and channel catfish in the Rock River later this year as part of a continuing effort to speed the recovery of the river’s fishery in the aftermath of a June 2009 fish kill.

Tens of thousands of sport fish were lost in the Rock River fish kill event first reported on June 20 to 21, 2009. At that time, dead fish were discovered in the Rock River in an area from two miles north of Grand Detour to 50 miles downstream at Prophetstown. The IDNR stocked the river with smallmouth bass and northern pike last summer and channel catfish last fall in the aftermath of the fish kill.

IDNR fisheries biologists this spring plan to collect and relocate up to 100 pairs of flathead catfish into areas of the Rock River that were affected by the fish kill. At the same time, IDNR personnel will relocate pre-spawn channel catfish to the same area of the Rock River, and further supplement the channel catfish population by stocking small fish from state hatcheries.

Anglers with questions about the Rock River fishery can contact IDNR District Fisheries Biologist Ken Clodfelter at (815) 454-2759.

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PROPOSAL FOR 72-HOUR FISHING LICENSE Legal measures proposed in Michigan would create a permit allowing fishing for 72 hours for all species, with a new limit that would authorize two additional days for possession. This provides legal permission to remain in-state for a full weekend, adding convenience for local and out-of-state anglers. The governor will soon review the legislation, which the Hesperia Sport Shop had put forward to Rep. Hansen.

Hansen worked to develop the proposal after anglers in Michigan reported to him that their only legal fishing options were to purchase daily permits or annual licenses. This prevented them from legally keeping fish for more than one day after they had caught them.

The all-species, 72-hour license would cost $21. Compared to the annual license for residents, the license for the shorter period would save residents $7, and non-residents $21 for the non-resident fee. Seniors would save $2.20, down from the current cost of $11.20.

NEW MUSCULAR TROUT As a boon for commercial

inhibition led to trout

aquaculture, a scientist at

with muscle mass that

the University of Rhode

is 15 to 20% larger than

Island has created a new,

more conventional fi sh.

muscular form of rainbow

Aquaculture facilities in

trout. It took Terry Bradley

Europe and the United

10 years, and the results are

States produce about

genetically-engineered fish

500,000 metric tons of

with large dorsal humps and

Photo by Michael Salerno/University of Rhode Island.

Annually, approximately

defined abdomens.

If this new type of fish receives regulatory approval, it has the potential to reduce the number of fish that are raised on farms, by raising the amount of edible meat per fish.

Bradley succeeded by researching a protein called myostatin, which slows muscle growth. His study of its

rainbow trout per year.

1,000 trout farms in the United States produce about $80 million of trout. This occurs mostly in California, Idaho, New York and Pennsylvania.

The fish act normally, in general, and Bradley said his research on them will continue.

WIND TURBINES MAY SOON DISTURB LAKES Lakes Erie and Ontario may soon see wind turbines near their shores, in water equal to, or less than, 150 feet deep.

Unfortunately, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), which is proposing the construction, neglected to consult shoreline businesses or communities.

Cayuga, Jefferson, Oswego and Wayne counties oppose the Lake Ontario portion of the plans. Their reasons include the following: - The large foundations needed for turbines offshore will stir sediments that contain pollution collected for many years, redistributing them around the lake, according to

- Valuable freshwater may be contaminated by pollution accidents; - The almost 1,000 turbines proposed would likely cause federal and state security forces to close off much of Lake Ontario to those who fish or boat; - The number of navigation hazards will increase; and - Electrical fields from transmission lines connecting the wind turbines may lead to decreases in fish populations.

Such effects have been demonstrated in Europe near ocean wind farms.

the patterns of natural currents;

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YACHT CLUB PROFILE: RACINE YACHT CLUB

Club in Menominee, Mich., provides opportunities for cruising vacations afterwards. The M&M Yacht Club has several races planned for the following week culminating with their 100 Miler.

The Hook Race is a Category 3 race

Racine Yacht Club (RYC) is located on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Root River in Racine, Wis., approximately 30 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago, Ill.

open to all sailboats eligible to make a race of this distance and duration. This year’s race will begin July 24.

RYC offers many attractions including its own slip system, dry

For a very reasonable cost, Racine Yacht Club offers many

sailing area, bar with flat panel TVs, dining area, patio, private

ways to increase your boating pleasure, skills and knowledge,

beach with playground, and more.

along with building a lasting camaraderie with others who

The adventurous can join the racing fleet, the power squadron

enjoy Lake Michigan.

or the adult sailing classes for some excitement. Kids can be

For additional information, call (262) 634-8587 during the

kept occupied during the summer with junior sailing classes.

club’s office hours, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through

RYC is also the home of the Hook Race. The Hook Race

Friday; or contact our membership committee.

combines strong competition with the navigational challenge

racineyachtclub.org // (262) 634-8587

of Death’s Door. Finishing the race at the M&M Yacht

LEARN TO SAIL AT OSHKOSH YACHT CLUB The Oshkosh Yacht Club of Oshkosh, Wis., is now accepting

an instructor in the boat. Participants can focus on sailing

registrations for its Learn to Sail Program. The program has

technique or go for a hands-on cruise.

been designed to teach sailing basics, including boating safety, sailing terminology, boat handling, the rules of the sea and enjoyment of sailing as a lifetime and community activity.

All sailing classes will include hands-on experience and discussions on rigging, gear, safety, sailing terms, points of sail and docking. The sailing school operates out of the

The six-week summer youth program’s curriculum is geared

Oshkosh Yacht Club Harbor at the Waters Building, 1393

for children who have completed second grade through age

Washington Ave. Students are required to bring a Coast

13. Students will sail an international class Optimist dinghy.

Guard-approved life jacket.

The club’s flexible three-hour adult program will use a 19foot Flying Scot. Adults will sail with up to four people and

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oshkoshyachtclub.org // (920) 426-1116

YC

PORT HURON YACHT CLUB HOLDS RACE FOR SECOND YEAR The Port Huron Yacht Club will host the 2010 US-IRC Great

conditions were nearly ideal last year, with warm breezes

Lakes Championships from July 10 to 11. It will be the second

from the south.

consecutive year that the club, in Port Huron, Mich., will hold the contest. The competition will take place in lower Lake Huron one week before the Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race begins.

Although Lake Huron is beautiful, it has unpredictable wind conditions, helping to create a difficult race. Notably, weather

The Port Huron Yacht Club is known for being an exceptionally friendly and enjoyable club on the Great Lakes, and the dinners and other nightlife events that it will hold to supplement the race are purported to be stand-outs.

Visit the web site for the race, at www.yachtscoring.com/ emenu.cfm?eID=319, for more information or to register.

GREEN BAY YACHTING CLUB SEEKING NEW MEMBERS The Green Bay Yachting Club, located near the mouth of

If you’re in the market for a boat, now is a good time to buy,

the Fox River in Green Bay, Wis., has a number of boat slips

and the Green Bay Yachting Club may be the ideal place to

available this season.

moor it. In addition to the marina, clubhouse and bar, the club

Usually filled to capacity with both sail and powerboats, the current openings have occurred as a result of some members retiring from recreational boating and others moving their boats to a new marina in Door County; but the economy has

offers reciprocal agreements with other yacht clubs, 25-ton travel lift, fuel dock and winter storage. greenbayyachtclub.com

been blamed for having the biggest impact on the situation.

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Marinas

MARINA PROFILE: COLLINS BAY MARINA

It boasts floating, full finger docks constructed to allow for the unobstructed flow of the natural seiche in the bay through the marina. Guests enjoy immaculately clean washrooms, lovely grounds, and the facilities of both the adjoining Rotary Park and the 337-acre Lemoine Point Conservation Area.

The marina provides both gas and diesel fuel supplies, pumpout facilities and free WiFi. Employing both a 65-ton Link-Belt crane and a precision mast crane, the marina has a professional reputation for expert boat handling.

It provides protected winter storage and is easily accessible to boats

Collins Bay Marina is a family-owned and

trucked to and from the area.

-operated, 300-slip facility located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Situated between

Year after year, a group of friendly

the Thousand Islands and the inland waters of

students help the boaters dock

Prince Edward County, it is home to boaters

and fuel their boats and keep the

in a stunningly beautiful cruising area. Sailors enjoy the

facilities properly trimmed and shipshape. They embody

open waters and the faithful winds that brought the Summer

the attitude put forward in the marina’s mission: To provide

Olympic sailing events to Kingston in 1976.

surroundings, facilities and services that make your boating

Protected by Amherst Island and the gentle curve of the

experiences enjoyable.

bay, the marina is a secure weather hole affording excellent

Visit them on the web at www.CollinsBayMarina.com and

protection to boaters when Lake Ontario threatens.

have a look at the local conditions on the live webcam.

TORRESEN MARINE ADDS SOLAR POWER Torresen Marine, located in Muskegon, Mich., is adding

Inovateus Solar, a partner on the project, has specified 750

150kW in solar panels to its 28,000-square-foot roof. The

Scheuten Solar USA panels to be used. This will be the first

system will power 30% of the facility and contains an amount

time this type will be used in the United States. It is particularly

of energy equivalent to the quantity needed to power 20

durable, and able to handle the harsh environmental

homes in the area.

conditions in Muskegon. The project cost will total $740,000. torresen.com

NATIONAL MARINA DAY National Marina Day will be observed across the

This year also marks major improvements in

United States on June 12. The event began in

the web site: Some of the original features are

2001 as a celebration of the marina industry.

still included, such as the National Marina Day

Since the first year, National Marina Day has continued to grow and evolve into a day of celebrating marinas and the roles they play in our communities and in our country’s recreation.

The variety of events held expands each year with the creativity of the marina operators who participate.

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resource kit, but there is also new content, and the overall design has been updated with improved navigation and useful information.

Marinas now have the option to register their events and information about their facilities. nationalmarinaday.org

UPGRADES AT MARINA 200 Marina 200 in Cornwall, Canada, on the St. Lawrence River, is

city taking over the marina; however, previous city councils

being upgraded. Crews are remodeling the northern docks at

have been hesitant about whether to take control of a facility

the marina facility, and it is hoped the work will be completed

that was in need of upgrades.

in time for the marina’s opening in mid-May. The northern docks have suffered ice damage throughout the years.

Similar changes were made to the marina’s southern docks more than a decade ago.

Various government ministries and agencies already own a good chunk of the city’s waterfront, and Cornwall’s Waterfront Plan recommends pursuing opportunities for city ownership whenever they arise.

The marina is federally-owned and falls under the jurisdiction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, but is

cornwall.ca/en/recreation/Marina200.asp

operated by the city. There has been talk in the past of the

PERMIT DISPUTE ON WHITE BEAR LAKE Low water levels have triggered a permit dispute on White Bear Lake in Minnesota between lake regulators and two large marinas, White Bear Lake City’s marina and the Docks of White Bear. The White Bear Lake Conservation District has notified the city of White Bear Lake and the Docks of White Bear that 2010 marina permit applications will not be considered until 2009 marina permit fees are paid in full. Without the permits, more than 350 boats will not be allowed to use marina slips.

Both operators have an outstanding balance remaining on 2009 permit payments. All other marinas and dock associations, which are significantly smaller, have paid 2009 permitting fees and have been granted 2010 slip permits. The marinas claim they paid for the slips that were actually used during the season; low water levels rendered 26 slips at the city marina and 52 spaces at the Docks of White Bear useless.

In the past the Conservation District counted the number of boats and billed marina owners on a perslip basis, but the process has changed to billing a fee based on the maximum amount of slips authorized at the beginning of the year.

NEW OWNERSHIP OF BUCK CREEK MARINA The Rathbun Marina at Buck Creek, located in Centerville, Ia., provides access to a shop, a restaurant, a hotel, camping, Rathbun Lake and, of course, the marina itself.

The marina is now being operated by Sheila and Douglas Clemons, who intend to live on-site. The Clemons took possession of the assets of Rathbun Marina LC last November. They also Own South Fork Marina, and the two marinas are known collectively as Rathbun Marinas.

The Clemons’ have remodeled the on-site store and the restaurant, Louie’s at the Lake. The store now has room for more inventory, and the eatery opened on April 1. The owners run a boating shop online at rathbunlakemarinas.com.

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DOCK IN ST. BARTHS AND SLIP AWAY TO HOTEL CARL GUSTAF

Cruising

Weary mariners are temporarily jumping ship to shore up at Hotel Carl Gustaf, an exclusive, charming hotel overlooking the glittering lights of picturesque, red-roofed Gustavia on the island of St. Barths in the French West Indies.

From its hilltop location, guests of this intimate boutique resort with only 14 luxury suites and an award-winning spa enjoy stunning views of St. Barths’ harbor. Upscale accommodations include the Spa Suite with a private plunge pool for two and views of both Shell Beach and Gustavia Bay, and the 2,600-square-foot, rooftop Royal Suite that is accessible by private entrance and is surrounded by a walled garden terrace with its own infinity plunge pool. Hotel Carl Gustaf also offers 12 spacious one- and two-bedroom suites. as well as museum tours, art gallery walks and marquee Indulgences continue with fine dining at Victoria’s Restaurant.

shopping, complement the island’s pristine shores.

The resort’s signature dining outlet is an upscale eatery that offers fine French cuisine. The hotel’s wine cellar also

Luxury yachters who mention the special “Walk-In Rate” will

stocks more than 300 of the world’s most celebrated wines,

receive 30% off same-day bookings at the hotel, plus taxes

champagnes and cognacs, as well as a collection of rums

and service charges. Blackout dates apply. “Walk-In Rate” not

from different Caribbean islands.

valid from May 1 to Nov. 15, 2010, and Dec. 15 to Jan. 4, 2011.

A variety of cultural and sporting recreation, including

www.hotelcarlgustaf.com // (212) 616-5032

horseback riding, hiking, tennis and nautical adventures,

CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER CLUB RENDEZVOUS Huron, Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie, has been chosen as the site of the Chris Craft Commander Club’s rendezvous that will be held from Aug. 5 to 8. Huron is steeped in rich maritime history, as well as claiming home to many, many vintage Chris Craft Commanders.

Event organizers, Tim Toth and Matt O’Donnell, have already organized two very successful non-club events in this area, along with club co-founder, Paul Pletcher. Toth and O’Donnell felt the Commander Club’s influence would help set the stage for what will likely be the largest rendezvous of Chris Craft Commanders and their owners anywhere in the world.

While the event’s focus will be centered around the What started as an informal get together by a few Chris Craft

Commander line of pleasure craft, owners of other vintage

Commander owners 10 years ago has grown to be one of

Chris Craft models, including the Roamer and Constellation

the key events of the summer boating season for owners of

lines, as well as non-Chris Craft boats, are welcome to attend.

these classic boats.

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commanderclub.com/rv

PURSUIT BOATS’ BIMINI RENDEZVOUS Pursuit Boats will hold its annual owner rendezvous from June 4 to 6 at Bimini Bay Resort, Bimini, Bahamas. Events will include a fishing tournament, raft-up/wreck snorkel, group barbeque and more. This rendezvous will focus on experiencing the different cultures that Bimini and the Bahamas have to offer.

There will be two flotillas departing from Florida. Ocean Blue Yacht Sales will head the Stuart/Treasure Coast group that will depart on June 3, and the Lauderdale Marina will head the Fort Lauderdale/Miami departure. Flotilla details will be provided by each dealership.

Registration fees are $125 per adult and $50 per child, and include the Welcome Reception, T-shirt for each attendee, tote bag and gifts. pursuitboats.com/rendezvous

LAKE ERIE INTERCLUB CRUISE Photo by Bill Coleman

The Lake Erie Interclub Cruise is a well-known international yachting event that is raced by boats from the United States and Canada. The series, which will take place from June 26 to 30, provides fi ve days of fun and exciting sailboat racing and cruising as the yachts race from port to port. In addition, the regatta provides ample time to experience the hospitalities of the participating clubs, as well as to discover the wonders of each port.

The organizing authority is the Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Committee that is represented by the following clubs: Buffalo Yacht Club, Buffalo Canoe Club, Dunkirk Yacht Club, Erie Yacht Club, Sugarloaf Sailing Club, Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club and the Port Dover Yacht Club. The 2010 event will be governed by the rules as defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (2009 - 2012), which can be found at www.sailing.org.

Erieinterclub.com

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GREAT LAKES UNITED TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010

National

Great Lakes United and American Sail Training Association are bringing a fleet of international tall ships for the Great Lakes United Tall Ship Challenge 2010 race series. Two important initiatives sail along with the tall ships: water conservation education and youth sail training. Participating ships have home ports in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.

Toronto is the first and only Canadian port of call for the tall ships festivals. During Canada Day weekend, June 30 to July 4, the third annual festival will take place all along Toronto’s waterfront. General admission is free, and ship boarding passes will go on sale in May. Featured activities are planned for families and people of all ages and interests, including ship deck tours, a Parade of Sail and cultural entertainment, music, food and special events at Harbourfront Centre, Queen’s Quay Terminal, and all along Toronto’s waterfront.

Other official port appearances are also scheduled for Cleveland, Ohio; Bay City, Michigan; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; and Chicago, Illinois. towaterfrontfest.com

400TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN HAMPTON, VIRGINIA This July 9 to 11, Hampton, Va., will celebrate its 400th

On Saturday, there will be a re-enactment of a classic sea

anniversary with a festival, fireworks, live music and more.

battle, featuring two full-scale replica vessels in the Hampton

The event will take place during one of Hampton’s most

Harbor. Other amusements will include jugglers, musicians,

popular festivals, the 11th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival.

a pirate procession, street entertainers and a very special

Most events are free and open to the public.

pirate-themed Summer Street Fest.

Friday’s events will include the “From the Sea to the Stars”

Children will enjoy the Little Swashbuckler’s Stage, located in

exhibit at the Hampton History Museum, the dedication of

the children’s area. The stage will host several performances

65 historical markers throughout the city and an interactive,

on Sunday, including a puppet show and a variety of musical

traveling replication of an 18th-century Customs House.

acts. There will also be a number of inflatable rides, hands-

Blackbeard and his crew will once again invade downtown

on crafts, contests and a treasure dig. The festivities will

Hampton, with mock street skirmishes between pirates

conclude on Sunday with a reception at the Virginia Air &

and militia, a replica of Blackbeard’s pirate camp and a re-

Space Center.

enactment of the trial and escape of William Howard, one of Blackbeard’s fellow pirates.

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hampton400.com // blackbeardpiratefestival.com

MAJOR BOATING GRANTS FOR 10 STATES NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program has awarded

to training sessions for coastal communities to help them

eight mini-grants, of $25,000 each, for projects focused on

develop climate adaptation plans.

preparing for changing climate conditions. Eight regions have been created: Alaska, the Pacific Islands and six mainland United States divisions.

The projects will be led by principal investigators from local Sea Grant programs and NOAA Regional Collaboration Teams, with the intent of bringing science to local coastal

Projects vary from a short video showing the effects of

communities so that they can in turn prepare for potential

climate change and educational workshops on this topic

climate changes. fws.gov

NOVA SCOTIA BOAT SHOW The Fourth Annual Nova Scotia In-Water Boat Show will run from July 23 to 25 at Bishop’s Landing Marina on the Halifax, Canada, waterfront. YachtSmiths International and The Dory Shop will again participate. The show will also feature a seminar and a fashion show.

The quality and diversity of Maritime-built custom and semi-custom boats will be showcased. Nova Scotia and Maritime boat builders are known globally for building safe, seaworthy boats. The industry is growing with a U.S. demand for fine pleasure boats based-on Nova Scotia hull designs that are safe and practical.

Dartmouth-based YachtSmiths International will feature a 53-foot, aluminum luxury motor yacht and a 48-foot steel trawler. The company specializes in high-end pleasure yachts for the North American market, using steel,

shops in North America. The dories are built using much of

aluminum and composite.

the same traditional methods from the past 90 years. For the first time in 30 years, the company is building schooners.

The Dory Shop, located on Lunenburg’s working waterfront, nsboats.com/content/BoatShow

is one of the oldest continuous commercial boat building

BLUE RIDER OCEAN AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the Personal Watercraft (PWC) Industry Association have begun a new program aimed at promoting environmental and ocean conservation among Florida Keys visitors who rent PWCs. The Blue Rider Ocean Awareness and Stewardship Program was created to

The Blue Rider program was established in 2009 and made

enhance visitors’ experiences in the Florida Keys by ensuring

possible with the support of the National Marine Sanctuary

those who rent PWCs in the area understand, embrace and

Foundation. The program launched a complementary

practice good ocean environmental stewardship while riding.

educational web site with user etiquette tips and information

The Blue Rider program is the first program of its kind to bring

on the sanctuary.

together local businesses, a federal agency and the PWC

blueriderpwc.com // nmsfocean.org

industry in an effort to promote responsible eco-tourism.

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Sailing

BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB PLANS MACKINAC RACE CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA Bayview Yacht Club, located in Detroit, Mich., has planned a

start. The start/finish line will be directly in front of Bayview

new regatta for 2010 called the “Mackinac Awards Invitational

Yacht Club, which will allow for a spectacular view for

River Challenge Race” that will be sailed on Sept. 11 in the

spectators, sponsors and supporters.

Detroit River.

Racing will begin at noon, and an elimination series will Winners of each sailing class of the Bayview Mackinac Race

be held to determine the finalists. Finalists will then race

will be invited to compete representing their home yacht club

to determine the Bayview Yacht Club Mackinac Awards

in this inaugural event.

Invitational River Challenge Champion.

The racing for the new regatta will put all competitors on a

Bayview will present a perpetual trophy to the winner that will

level playing field with each skipper and crew sailing aboard

be engraved with both the winner’s name and home yacht

Bayview’s fleet of identical sailboats called Ultimate 20s. The

club name. The trophy will remain on permanent display in

races will be held on the Detroit River, just steps from the

Bayview’s trophy case. A separate trophy will be awarded to

Bayview Yacht Club docks on the day of the annual Mackinac

the winner for home yacht club or personal display.

Race awards dinner. byc.com // (313) 822-1853

Racing will be short, point-to-point races, with a downwind

CHICAGO TO MAC RACE SELLS OUT WITH 375 BOAT FLEET The 102nd Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, which will start on Sat., July 24, has sold out at 375 paid entries.

“We are very pleased that the race continues to have such a wide appeal across the region and nationally. We are especially pleased that we could open up the race to more boats in 2010 to meet the increase in demand,” said Greg Freeman, race chair.

At 333 miles (289.4 nautical miles), the Race to Mackinac is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. ‘The Mac’ starts at the Chicago Lighthouse, just off Navy Pier in Chicago, Ill., and continues to Mackinac Island, Mich. Competing boats cross the finish line between the lighthouse on Round Island and a fi xed mark on Mackinac Island.

The Schedule of Events for the 2010 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is posted at cycracetomackinac.com.

US SAILING SUPPORTS COLLEGE SAILING US SAILING has created a four-year membership designed

2009-2012 Including US SAILING Prescriptions, as well as

specifically for the college sailor. It has partnered with the

special discounts from US SAILING partners.

Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) to create a new college sailing web site that provides useful resources for the college sailor and helps promote this segment of the sport.

US SAILING is host to a new web site that puts the spotlight on college sailing with the latest news, videos, rankings and results. Visitors can access essential resources suited for

The new, four-year US SAILING college membership, priced

college sailing, including fitness tips by Bow Down Training

at $95, is valid for four years from the date of purchase. This

and information on where to find discounted gear.

membership incorporates all the benefits that an adult US SAILING membership offers. The college membership is valid for US SAILING instructor certification requirements.

In addition, members will receive a complementary iPhone application and hard copy for the Racing Rules of Sailing

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In collaboration with ICSA, the new web site will profile the College Sailor of the Week. US SAILING will continue to provide support for the ICSA National Semi-Finals. college.ussailing.org/Home.htm

NEW OFFSHORE RACING ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED The Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association (ORROA) was recently created to promote and encourage offshore racing under the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR) by providing a more scientific, research-based handicapping system.

By providing a fair and accurate handicapping system, the organization encourages participation from a broad group of boat owners, inviting them to become active participants in this new association and championship racing series.

Racing Rule on the Great Lakes will fulfill a dual purpose

ORROA will provide information on the rule, measurement

as, “it provides a common rule among different venues on

and procedures to its members and prospective members,

the Great Lakes, making it more attractive for owners to

and via its web site, chronicle ORR race results and other

participate in racing, and it provides an objective rule that

pertinent information concerning the rule. It will be a resource

does not give an advantage to certain boat types. Being a

for boat owners and help them understand the rule, obtain

boat owner myself, I sensed a grass-roots desire among

ORR certificates and establish geographic fleets in different

others to be able to compete in different regattas under one

areas of the country.

fair objective rule.”

The ORROA, in cooperation with the Offshore Racing

Using the Great Lakes series as a model, ORROA and ORA

Association (ORA), is developing a new racing series called

will help establish similar championship regattas in other

The Great Lakes Championship Series. The association’s

parts of the United States.

spokesman, Frank Kern, states that utilizing the Offshore

orroa.org

SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB’S QUEEN’S CUPSM RACE The 72nd sailing of the Queen’s Cup Race will be held on the night of June 25, 2010. This is an overnight race from the South Shore Yacht Club (SSYC) in Milwaukee, Wis., to Grand Haven, Mich. The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first start is 5:55 p.m. CDT. About 180 to 200 boats are expected to participate.

The race is open to boats of the LMPHRF, LMPHRF multihull, and one-design classes that meet the following restrictions: a) 10 entries are required for a one-design class, except for three entries for the GL 70 class. If the minimum requirement is not met, the entries may be assigned to the PHRF fleet; b) five multihull entries are required for there to be a multihull fleet; and c) five entries are required for the short-handed division.

Registration will take place from 11 a.m. on Thurs., June 24, through 3 p.m. on Fri., June 25. The Queen’s Cup Cocktail Party will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Milwaukee’s Summerfest celebration will be in progress on that Thursday and Friday. It is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours, and there will be shuttle buses running between the Summerfest grounds and SSYC both days. ssyc.org // (414) 481-2331

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NEW PRODUCTS

REPELLER Bird-B-Gone, Inc.'s, new Repeller is a solarpowered deterrent that sweeps birds off of boats, signs, streetlights, rooftops and other areas where they land. The Repeller has two adjustable arms that extend up to five feet in diameter, sweeping continuosly at 30 RPMs. The Bird Repeller attaches easily onto booms, canvas tops, biminis, and radar units. $75 // birdbgone.com // (800) 392-6915

ThermaCELL OUTDOOR LANTERN Approved by the U.S. EPA, the ThermaCELL Outdoor Lantern is a more effective and safer alternative than bug tents, open-flame candles, smelly lotions and harsh sprays. It is 100-percent DEET-free, silent, portable and odor-free. What's more, its reusability features and recyclable cartridges make it an environmentally-friendly mosquito repellent. $29.99 // thermacell.com // (866) 753-3837

PLATE-MATE速 The Plate-Mate速 Deck Plate Remover from Larand Products is a simple, inexpensive tool for hard-to-open deck plates. The patented, lightweight, floating item adjusts to quickly and easily open deck plates of any size. The durable plastic tool won't damage the deck plate or foul the threads. $12.95 // larandproducts.com // (877) 786 - 0606

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C-POD SECURITY SYSTEM The easy-to-install Cobra Marine C-Pod Security System monitors any boat using the Internet or a mobile phone, and sends notifications instantly if problems occur on board. It serves as a GPS tracking device. Users can view updated boat information online.

The system comes with items that include 33 feet of power cable, 20 feet of USB cable, a remote activation button and an intrusion alarm. $499.95 // cobra.com/marine // (773) 889-8870

TACKTICK The low-cost, easy-to-install Tacktick Wireless Entry Level Speed & Depth instruments are designed for new installments, and for retrofits for boats up to 35 feet long.

The waterproof displays feature large, 38-millimeter readouts and backlighting for night use.

The instruments can be installed on boats already equipped with Airmar speed or depth transducers. $1,009.99 // tack tick.com // (800) 343-8294

FENDER SPIKE Line Control Systems, LLC’s FENDER spike locks your fender in place with a single loop, but allows safe and easy adjustment, without any knots, cleats, moving parts or pinched fingers. You will not need to untie your dock lines just to readjust your fenders. The basicFENDER spike LineTube is tough and smooth to eliminate fender line chafing. $39.95 // fenderspike.com // (603) 617-8353

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BOAT CARE & FEEDING

GELCOAT SEALER The new Gelcoat Sealer from TCNano Technologies of Denmark is a multifunctional and time-saving product that cleans, seals and protects gelcoat surfaces above the water line on your boat all season long. Faded surfaces regain their original colors and repel dirt, oil, water and ultraviolet rays. The sealer makes subsequent maintenance of the treated surface much easier. $35 // tcnano.com // (+45) 70 26 56 60

EASY-ON Easy-On Bottom Wax Coating provides a wax coating that lasts a full season underwater. One bottle treats boats up to 24 feet long, and can be applied to fiberglass, aluminum or wood materials, or on top of a previous “antifouling” layer. $59.99 // alexmilne.com // (800) 563-5947

MULTI-PURPOSE STAIN REMOVER Thetford Marine has changed the name of its powerful Mildew Stain Remover to Multi-Purpose Stain Remover. This better indicates the high number of stains it can eliminate, using the same biodegradable formula.

Tough on stains, the product is also chlorine-free and colorsafe for all materials. It won’t harm finishes or decals and is ideal for almost all surfaces. $14.79 // thetford.com // (800) 543-1219

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OCTANE BOOST ValvTect’s Octane Boost combines the U.S. EPA-approved, safe octane improver, with a special, premium gasoline detergent to ensure maximum power and performance from marine engines.

Octane Boost treats up to 140 gallons, instead of a standard 12 to 20 gallons. This provides boaters with more convenience, easier handling and a lower cost for each gallon. $19.99 // ValvTect.com // (800) 728-8258

ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANER Green Earth Technologies’ Bilge Cleaner & Deodorizer is a highly effective, ready-to-use cleaner/degreaser/deodorizer made from American-grown, plant-based oils to tackle the most difficult cleaning jobs. It removes oil, grease and sludge in a speedy, safe and effective manner, and will not harm wood, fiberglass, aluminum or stainless steel surfaces. $7.99 // getg.com // (877) GET-GRN1

SOLAR BILGE PUMP The new Solar Bilge Pump by Sea Joule Marine Inc. is a selfcontained, solar-rechargeable, bilge pump system.

Store this item in the bottom of any small craft. If the pump detects the problem of water accumulating, it activates, moving the water out of the vessel.

A solar panel maintains the battery at peak condition when it is exposed to sunlight. $199 // seajoule.com // (631) 828-5101

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MARINE MART

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, AC. Phone (815) 455-2179. $3500. (see photo below)

1964 Lyman 25’ Sleeper model: Cuddy cabin w/marine head, 327 cu. in. Gray Marine Fireball engine. All canvas including bimini, side curtains and mooring cover. Includes 6,000 lb., all-galvanized Karavan trailer. Stored indoors and can be seen anytime with appointment. (414) 764-5949. $16,000.

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: Well maintained. 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? 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.

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1969 30’ Lyman Express Cruiser: Twin 250 Crusaders, new camperback screens, i’sing glass, second owner for 35 years, inside winter storage, new upholstery following Lyman orginal.

Email bamboolkwd@bge.net Vermilion, OH. Asking $35,000. (see photo below)

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

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.

1985 38’ Ocean Yachts: Excellent condition. Twin 454s. Raytheon radar and depth finder. Autopilot, VHF, Loran-C. New canvas. Superior maintenance.

(847) 615-1212. $77,900 OBO. 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.

1998 45’ Sea Ray S/B: Mint, loaded, twin cats with only 500 hours.

3 state L/O. New canvas, interior and upholstery. Best one on Lake Ontario.

Contact Gerry at(905) 681-7555 (days) or (905) 333-9024 (evenings). $169,900, fi rm. (see photo below)

2004 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer: Very good condition, low hours. Beautiful interior—sleeps six. Twin v-drive Merc 6.2 engines; 320 hp. Includes all navigational electronics. Freshwater use only. For more information and photos, email rita2957@gmail.com. Asking $120,000.

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.

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.

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