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Going with the flow I’d never lost a boat before. I lost a girlfriend once, but that was no big deal. This was different. We missed our Boston Whaler and wondered where she was. We needn’t have worried. By Peter M. Winter
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‘The Odyssey’ (according to PYC) A tale of Portland Yacht Club’s two-week cruise, in which 20 boats and 45 crew participated in this gentler modern-day epic, told after the manner of Homer's “The Odyssey.” By Susan Gilpin
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‘De least of de world’s problems’ A story about beaches that become trash heaps. Damon and Janet Gannon
The Key Lime Sailing Club It has a fleet of Catalina 22s for its guests. D E PA R T M E N T S The Racing Pages ........................44 Monhegan Race history, heads-up; New England Olympians named; Atlantic Ocean Race Series winners. Yardwork ...................................50 Hull testing goes to sea; MMA gets high-tech simulator; Bristol Marine expands to Mass. Letters..........................................7 “Mini-boat” reaches Portugal; More thoughts on evolution ebb; Wives should be more competent. Mystery Harbor...........................13 It’s on the Mass. North Shore. New Mystery Harbor, page 86. News..........................................29 Saco Bay shore clean-up; R.I. Tall Ship takes short cruise; Fire destroys Mass. yard shed.
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A missing boat, a lost skipper ere’s a story we should coursed through a seaway, all of have run last summer, whom who’d savored the rich about a beloved man and brightwork and white ceiling a cherished boat that were lost below in the glow of a kerosene at sea. Somehow, in our insulamp and the little cabin stove lated Points East world, we on a cold autumn night. never heard about it until a Also from the Concordia webreader mentioned a 39-foot Consite: “Ron had been in regular cordia Yawl that had gone misscontact with ConcordiaYawl.com ing. Perhaps we don’t walk the keeping us informed of his docks as much as we should, travels in his beloved Concorgathering the skinny from boats Photos courtesy the Concordia Company dia Yawl. He was energetic and that come and go; perhaps we’re Ron Perry and Halcyon will be ‘boat proud. . . .’ Halcyon is the too wedded to our computer to be missed by many for the rich intanfirst Concordia Yawl known to aware of the critical scuttlebutt gibles they left us. have been lost from our fleet of from the waterfront. Whatever 103 Concordias. We will miss the reasons, we’ve regretted the Ron and his enthusiasm for the oversight, searched for details, class. He leaves behind a large and found the following item in and loving family. Our hearts “Docklines,” the publication of Errol Flynn Marina in and deepest sympathy go out to them.” Jamaica, July 2011 issue. The obituary Ron’s family sent to the Concordia “Missing yacht spotted off Guantanamo: The classic Company reads: “The family and friends of Ronald Concordia yacht Halcyon, built in 1946 and owned Perry regretfully announce that he recently passed and skippered by Ron Perry, was spotted, adrift and away while pursing his lifelong dream. He was saildismasted, May 3 by a U.S Coast Guard helicopter ing his 1946 Concordia yawl, named Halcyon, singlesome distance off the U.S. Naval Station at Guan- handed on an extended ocean voyage. He and tanamo, Cuba, with no one believed on board. Perry Halcyon were lost at sea, four days into their voyage, had departed Port Antonio singlehanded on April 27 when they encountered bad weather sailing from Jaand has not been heard from since. It is believed maica to Great Inagua, Bahamas. Halcyon was last Perry may have perished overboard. seen 10 nautical miles off the southern coast of Cuba “At last report, the U.S. Coast Guard was attempt- without Ron onboard. Halcyon was not found after ing to relocate the vessel and inspect it. Perry was re- an extensive search of the Cuban shoreline, where turning the 39-foot, 10-inch yawl to the U.S. for she should have drifted ashore. restoration to its original state. His final entry on his “Ron leaves behind many friends and family inFacebook page April 26 described the yacht as a ‘dia- cluding daughters Elizabeth Byrd, Anne and Marmond in the rough.’” garet, son Samuel and his brothers Andrew and Ron Perry was from Newport, R.I. All but four of Conrad. He taught his family, by example, how to the Ray Hunt-designed Concordia 39s were built by enjoy life, imparting to them the importance of being Germany’s Abeking and Rasmussen, for Concordia in kind and caring people. . . . In addition to his extenSouth Dartmouth, Mass. According to the company’s sive career as a chef, he was active in the community; website (www.concordiaboats.com), Halcyon, Hull No. volunteering at his children’s sporting, scouting and 3, was one of these four, having been built in 1946 by acting events.” Casey Boatbuilding Co., of Fairhaven, Mass., which, A quintessential cruising boat, a man with a famin the first half of the 20th century, produced some of ily, his loves, his interests, the life he’d built with the the finest cruising boats ever to grace New England planks and frames of his passions: All gone but for waters. the memories of the sailors who went to sea in HalGeorge A. Parsons, of Brooklin, Maine, was Hal- cyon; all gone but the considerable legacies Ron cyon’s first owner, followed my two other Mainers, be- Perry apparently left for those who crossed his wake. fore Ron Perry bought her in 2010. All four were We never met the man, but still we feel a sense of seamen who’d heard the sizzle and chuckle of her loss for a kindred spirit with so much life left to live, wake as her distinctive star-and-moon cove stripe one who never made it back to shore.
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Pridetantic, the Wagner Middle School's entry from Winterport, Maine, made landfall Dec. 14 in Portugal.
Five-foot ‘mini-boat’ in Portugal This is a photo of the “mini-boat” Pridetantic, the Wagner Middle School’s entry from Winterport, Maine, which made landfall Dec. 14 on a beach just south of the town of Praia da Pedra do Ouro in Portugal. Pridetantic was launched in midatlantic in mid-June last year, and sailed a fairly consistent northeasterly course. She is one of the unmanned mini-sailboats equipped with GPS tracking devices Educational Passages uses to study ocean and wind patterns, and much more. These five-foot mini-boats need no outside assistance and will sail directly downwind month after month. Educational Passages consists of a sea captain, a physical therapist, and a medical researcher who enjoy the support of many talented individuals and respected organizations, including a naval architect, sailmaker, teachers, a marine retailer, the Penobscot Marine Museum, and the Maine Maritime Academy. We are all volunteers with a goal of encouraging students to continue their studies and develop their careers. For more information, go to our website at www.educationalpassages.com. Dick Baldwin Educational Passages Belfast, Maine
Wives should become competent I have some comments to make about Dave Roper’s December Perspective, “You Never Know When the www.pointseast.com
Moment is Right,” not that it will ease all frustrations when anchoring, picking up/tying off on a mooring, etc., but my husband and I long ago decided that I would be as adept as he at the wheel of our sailboat. Over time, it has evolved into my being at the helm when docking, anchoring or mooring the boat, as he is physically stronger than I, and I can easily finesse the landings from the helm. I highly recommend participation in all aspects of sailing by each partner as it gives one a lot more confidence when you can check the oil level yourself, look at the engine and have some idea of what is going on, navigate a course, as well as be confident that if something happened to your partner and you had to bring the boat in yourself, that you could. And “Forward is reverse?” Yikes! I enjoy your columns and appreciate your ability to quietly go below to contemplate what just happened, as that is not always easy. One additional comment is that my husband and I use sign language to coordinate when anchoring/mooring/docking that sometimes, especially during a frustrating anchoring situation, devolves to a single finger. Nothing is foolproof. Jane Davin Cushing, Maine
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Every penny raised goes to providing fuel assistance for elderly poor in Eastport and surrounding communities. Below: Three brave runners challenge the elements in their own way.
Time to run barebones — fast It is time to start thinking about Eastport, Maine’s Annual Hearts Warming Hearts — the Annual Bikini and Speedo Run held on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. This fun run along EastPoints East Midwinter 2012
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port’s historic waterfront in the dead of winter clad only in a bikini, Speedo, or other swimming attire has raised thousands of dollars to help keep our neighbors warm over the years. Sponsored by Jeff and Lesley Starling, owners of the Happy Crab Restaurant, runners and spectators alike are treated to hot chocolate and pizza at the finish line. Every penny raised from this event has gone directly to providing fuel assistance for our elderly poor in Eastport and surrounding communities. Each year, a brave cadre of men and women, of all ages, from nine years old to seniors, have made the mad dash from Post Office Square to the Happy Crab. In the past years, pets in bikinis have participated with their own pledges. No doubt about it, 2011 has been tough for most families here in Maine and across America. Our domestic needs are so immense that experts have even coined a term for that what-can-I-do feeling: compassion fatigue. As the unseasonably warm days of November fold into December and the winter ahead, our poor and especially elderly poor, will face hunger and the painful cold of the months ahead. Participating in the Annual Eastport Bikini and Speedo Run as a runner, team organizer, sponsor or a person that makes a pledge to those that make the mad dash will provide all of us the opportunity to make a warm difference at the local level. For details, email me at john.miller2@hotmail.com, or call 1-800-691-8182. John Miller, member Eastport City Council
and/or even common sense, I take issue with him when he states, “I think it’s fair to say that the inexorable progress of evolution has ground finally to a halt.” People are people; some do silly things, some do not. This has been the case since before the beginning of recorded history and will continue long after we are gone. I believe that the majority of yachtsmen and women we find cruising our unique and wonderful coast are quite proficient and skilled at safely operating their vessels. Most are willing to assist others, be it with advice, and even, as in the case of Mr. Winter, by lending a helping hand to those that may find themselves in jeopardy. Capt. Jay Michaud Marblehead, Mass.
Some do silly things; some don’t
“Summer’s Last Cruise” by W. R. Cheney, the December Last Word, brought back my memories as a youngster and cruising extensively in New England waters. About that “icy drop” of water that splashed onto his forehead. Back in the ’50s, and up to the present, we’ve always had a cabin oil lamp burning. My dad would keep it as low as possible during sleeping hours. What is best remembered is that it works on any boat, be it wood or plastic, and by keeping the lamp lit low, it dis-
I read Peter Winter’s letter (“Has Evolution Ground to a Halt?”) in the December issue of PE. First, Mr. Winter should be praised for lending assistance to boaters who were clearly out of their element and, as a result, were in grave danger. Being in the right spot at the right time, and willing to assist, may very well have prevented two tragedies from occurring. While I agree with Mr. Winter that there are novices on the “bounding main” that lack either training ●
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More thoughts on evolution-ebb Just got the December issue. We loved the editorial (“The Winter of Our Bliss-Content”); it captured just how we feel right now, though it’s difficult for us newbies to anticipate the winter in all its glory, given the magnificent fall we have had. I was also struck by the use of the evolutionary-regression thought in another article (“A First-hand Look at Maritime Darwinism” by Andy Schoenberg). Clearly, I’m not the only one who thinks we’re going backwards. Peter Winter Georgetown, Maine
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LETTERS, continued from Page 8 sipates one’s breathing condensation. We never had any drips or sweating in wood or plastic boats. As a marine surveyor, I always tell my cruising clients the benefits of keeping an oil lamp lit anytime, other than in extreme heat. I also like the smell, which my wife hates but tolerates, knowing its benefits. I find oil lamps on most well-traveled cruising sailboats, but also on some cruising powerboats. Keep up the good work Capt. Norm LeBlanc Danvers, Mass.
PE’s diesel workshop was boffo The Dec. 18 diesel workshop with Bob Gerwig was great. Bob is a great instructor/teacher, and he explained everything thoroughly to the novice. As we had a small group, Bob had time to thoroughly answer all of our ridiculous questions. It was a lot of information to absorb in eight hours, and I am glad that there was not a pop quiz at the end of the day. Now I need to organize the notes that I took. Keep up the good work with Points East, and with organizing the workshops. Don Kenniston Boothbay Harbor, Maine
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Catboat Association’s 50th year Just read The Editor’s Page (“The Winter of our Bliss-Content”) in the December issue, and am thrilled you are boosting the Catboat Association’s 50year anniversary. Our last rendezvous in Mystic was in 1990, and prior to that gathering, the CBA published port reports and contact people for a nice cruise from the north or the south, within our membership range. Not that you can’t navigate 50 miles alone in Chessie, from Apponaug, R.I., but wouldn’t it be more fun to sail along in the company of other like-minded catboaters. One of my most favorite photographs was a shot, leaving Point Judith in the morning fog, taken under the boom of the catboat Mischief, catching only the bow and boom of my old Shoveller and Felix following too closely behind. We printed many, many photos of that adventure in the following bulletins. I look forward to meeting you on the bay. Tom Maddigan, Woods Hole, Mass. Editor’s note: The Catboat Association’s 50th Anniversary Rendezvous is scheduled for July 6-8 at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Conn. For further information, or to let the CBA know if you’re planning to attend or would like to volunteer, email Diane Webster at cba50mystic@catboats.org, and visit www.catboats.org.
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Monument Bar has impact on Mystery Harbor The Mystery Harbor photograph was shot looking east at the mooring field of Salem Willows Yacht Club, Salem, Mass., at the entrance to Beverly Harbor. The gangway connects to the clubhouse out of the frame. That’s probably Baker’s Island in the background, although I don’t see the lighthouse; it could also be Misery Island off the entrance to Manchester Harbor. The photo is taken from the mooring field of my club, Jubilee Yacht Club, in Beverly. The absence of boats in the foreground owes to the presence of a sandbar called Monument Bar, which collects a few careless boats every summer. Now, of course, all the floats and boats are gone and the fields are planted with hundreds of winter sticks for the duration of winter, which, for JYC, ends at the beginning of May. Richard Chamberlain Beverly, Mass.
I was looking at Mystery harbor I didn’t see this issue when it came the first time, but I’m sitting here this morning having coffee at Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly, I’m reading the December
issue, and as I look out the window I find myself looking at the Mystery Harbor, Salem Willows Yacht Club. I can’t believe that no one else saw this. By the way, you gave us a really great clue. Also, a great magazine. John N. Ventola Beverly Mass.
Wind is northwest at eight knots It’s the anchorage off Salem Willows. Either Baker’s or Misery is on the horizon. Wind is northwest at around eight knots, a nice day for powerboating. I used to sail out of this area until I moved to Rhode Island
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decades ago. I sometimes duck in here on my way back from my summer trip to Maine just for a nostalgic look-see. There are numerous shoals in these waters, and I never needed a chart to work my way through them. Now I have to use the GPS. Too many martinis, I guess. A. O. Tietze Wickford, R.I.
Named for trees planted in 1801 Your Mystery Harbor clue makes me guess Salem Willows. I’m really not sure about the “why ocean” part, but the photo looks like the Salem Willows Yacht Club dock on the northwest side of Salem Willows Park. The park offers shaded seaside grounds, scenic ocean views, a public pier for fishing (both stripers and mackerel are reportedly caught there), and it has a bandstand for concerts, picnic areas, beaches, children’s rides, etc. Salem Willows is known for European white-willow trees planted in 1801. Sounds like I should plan a visit there. Chuck Anastasia Barrington, R.I.
Photo shot from Jubilee moorings This is a view of the Salem Willows Yacht Club
mooring area, with their dock visible to the right, and in the background is Salem Sound. The picture appears to be taken from one of the Jubilee moorings. Dana Shorey Peabody, Mass.
Stephen broke the Enigma code Your Mystery Harbor hint translated: sail + LEM + willows + y + sea (C), which translates to Salem Willows Yacht Club, located out on Salem Neck at the entrance to the Danvers River and across the river from the Jubilee Yacht Club. I went by this location every spring and fall because I stored my boat up the river. I keep my boat in Marblehead, so I should have identified this location sooner. I was looking for a friend’s catamaran that he sails out of SWYC and didn’t see it in the picture, so I assumed I was wrong. Stephen Lee Freedom 35 Salacia Marblehead, Mass.
Last stop out of Salem, Beverly The Mystery Harbor photograph looks like the mooring field off of the Salem Willows Yacht Club dock, the last stop out of Salem/Beverly Harbor. Milo Zeltzer Manchester, Mass. & Little Deer Isle, Maine
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Perspectives The mind of a Floridian t’s cold. I’m in Elsa’s cabin and it’s midJanuary. The northwest wind is howling. I’m sitting on the port settee watching the rum in a bottle by the galley sink. It’s moving around. This is disconcerting. It’s disconcerting because Elsa is not afloat. Her 12,000 pounds rest on the tarmac of a parking lot. I’m here today because my wife asked me to get a stainless-steel teapot from the galley. She wants it for her new induction cook-top at home. (I feel like sitting on a cook-top right now.) I try to light the paraffin lamps for some heat, but the paraffin has turned to gel in the cold. Well, I think, there is one way to glow, and I reach for the rum bottle. Things begin to warm up, at least inside me if not the cabin. Since I’m onboard, I decide to grab some notes and a couple of books from last summer and bring them home. As I reach into the pile I spot a heavily faded folded newspaper page. It’s from the “St. Paul Dispatch” of Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1979. There’s an article there, entitled: “A little sunshine defense of our 30-below weather.” Hmmm, that’s appropriate for the moment, I think. I take a pull of rum and I begin to read: I was in Palm Beach, on a sailboat I’d sailed down there, delivering it for the owner late last fall. It was December, and the sun was strong and sharp in the clear blue sky. A Floridian friend was on the dock, chat-
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ting with me, his bare feet hanging limply over the water. We’d met a week before when he’d seen the homeport of Duluth written on the stern, and came to me, curious, like a visitor to the polar bear cage at a zoo. “You LIVE there?” he asked, pointing to the “Duluth” on the transom. “Well, in St. Paul, specifically,” I said. “But I went to school in Duluth,” I continued, wanting for some reason to add that point, proud somehow that I was living testament to survival there.” “What do you DO all winter, anyway?” he asked, incredulous no doubt over the 30below stories he’d heard. “Well we talk a lot about this phenomenon called ‘wind chill’. Also, we work in our offices, our factories, our homes, our shops. Just like you. Only we turn on these things called heaters instead of those central airconditioning gadgets you have down here.” “But why LIVE there?” he continued. “Life is full of uncertainties,” I replied. “And Minnesota has many. It makes life a challenge. Like starting your car, for example. Just the act of getting it going in the morning can make a Minnesotan’s day.” “Or break it,” he said, cynical, unimpressed. I sensed that I was getting nowhere, and took another tack. “Have you ever experienced a clean, white snowfall
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“Have you ever,” I said, leaning toward his shirtless body, “had your car, at 20-below, catch and finally fire with the battery’s very last crank of life?” He stared at me blankly.“No,” he said. “Well, that’s vitality,” I replied. on a soft winter evening, streetlights casting shadows on the fresh blanket of white and lighting up the silent fall of snowflakes? Have you ever witnessed a spring thaw? Felt warmth come a few weeks early? Felt the joy of going outside for the first time in months without a jacket? Have you ever watched purple spring crocuses sprout almost magically from the winter-ravaged earth? Have you ever seen fall colors burst overnight from the routine green of the trees?” He looked at me, into me.
“But WINTER,” he said, “what about real winter?” “Have you ever,” I said, leaning toward his shirtless body, “had your car, at 20-below, catch and finally fire with the battery’s very last crank of life?” He stared at me blankly.“No,” he said. “Well, that’s vitality,” I replied. Whatever you say,” he said, shrugging. Then he got up and stretched his tan body, saying he was going to go for a sail. Would I like to join him? No, I said. I had to pack my sea bag and catch a plane back home, to Minnesota.
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That was two months ago. I’m home now, back in St. Paul and away from Florida, in the midst of winter’s wonder. God, it was nice down there.
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My sentiments exactly right now. Not a bad article, I think, though the writing’s a tad stilted, sophomoric. I read the blurb on the author at the end. It says he’s a freelance writer who lives on a houseboat on the Upper Mississippi River in St. Paul and is writing a book about mermaids. Mermaids in Minnesota? They must be freezing their tails off.
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‘De least of de world’s problems’ She is naked, walking barefoot on a tropical beach with warm, crystal water soothing a crescent shore. He stands barefoot at the opposite end. Their eyes explore each other. She does not cover her dark, tanned body but slowly walks in his direction, picking her footsteps carefully. They meet halfway in the tide wash, eyes never leaving each other’s captivated stare. They fall together in a tight embrace, as if in a weightless dream, and find themselves prostrate on the wide, deserted beach, covered with plastic water bottles, rubber hoses, tires, rusty auto parts, crushed tin cans, aluminum beer cans, wax-paper milk cartons, polyester commercial fish nets, flip-flop parts, smiling plastic dolly faces, arms and thighs . . . . Now, do I have your attention? This is a story about beaches. Beaches all over the world. Beaches that have become the great unseen trash heaps across thin lines of once beautiful, untouched environs that are thousands of miles from the origin of the tragic trash machines. Trash that hides the historic, unprecedented beauty of our planet.
Yep, I can hear you: “What’s this guy going on about?� You say, “Hey, our beaches are not that dirty!� Yes, I agree. In Maine and other New England states, most beaches are not trash heaps. In fact, beaches in North America, for the most part, are mostly debris free. Now, we’re at the point where I can explain why I wanted to get your attention in the first place: You see those starving kids in Africa on TV, but never in real life? You’re concerned, but what can you do? The commercial comes on, pitching a lotion that will make you 30 years younger. It comes in a fancy, plastic designer bottle guaranteed to change your life or your money back. So what are we producing? Production-designed lotion bottles, plastic smiling dollies, flip-flops, styrene water bottles, all of which end up as human-designed beach decoration. But what can you do? Maybe more than you think. The above thoughts came to me the other day while walking the unblemished beaches of Roque Island in Downeast, Maine. In the winter, my wife and I live aboard our cruising sailboat. We particularly enjoy the Islas San Blas (Kuna Yala), those islands of clear,
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warm water near the impenetrable There is no way to dispose of Darien Jungle and rivers just off floating manufactured waste in Panama. this island nation. It washes into The native island people, the bays of white sandy beaches shadKuna Indians, have survived on owed by overhanging palms. The these reef-strewn islands long beKunas are unarmed to comprefore the Spanish conquistadors rehend the effect of it all on their alized they were the only homeland. The only folks who do indigenous people impossible to anything about this overflow of kill with European diseases or enhuman-manufactured excrement slave. We have become allured by are the foreign sailors. Cruisers the Kuna and their realistic living are tolerated only because they customs, along with the beauty of drift around on their own boats, the hundreds of movie-set islands. spend viable currencies, make no These islands also gave us a closedemands, and then sail away. up of the problems that our indusThey make a joint effort to respontrial society is imposing over parts sibly dispose of their personally of the world that do not need, nor generated trash. Little of the wish, to embrace non-environmenbeach trash is spawned by local tal trash. consumption. Photo courtesy Dave Ferneding The beaches of these paradisThis quandary became of prime aical islands are covered with interest to us because we have the Kuna Juan and, to his right, his wife in tradiplastic water bottles, black rubber opportunity to observe two entional Kuna dress at his San Blas resort, hose, tires, rusty auto parts, Ukutupu. tirely different areas of the world: crushed tin cans, aluminum beer the north-temperate industrial cans, wax paper milk cartons, polyester fish nets, thou- zones, and the non-industrial tropical rain forest only sands of flip-flop parts, smiling dolly faces, and plastic eight degrees above the equator. At first glance, it dolls’ body parts. seemed the floating trash problem should be the other
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way around. Why can’t something be done to save the non-contributors? Some say it’s because there are insufficient finances for waste facilities – or just plain lack of concern. I consulted my old friend, Kuna Juan, one night in his restaurant on Smithsonian Island. Juan worked most of his life for the Panama Canal Authority. He returned to his native island after retirement. Juan is one of those folks who was blessed (or cursed) with one foot in the industrialized world; the other in his ancient folklore. He always looks at world problems with a different slant than what he observes on his black and white TV in the evening, before the generator shuts down. Juan has pondered the beach problem of his Kuna Yala nation for many years. One night we sat together at the bar on his dock while the warm Caribbean water lapped at the pilings. It sounded like soft tropical music coming from under our bare feet. Old Juan opened up, explaining the beach trash problem to me, as plain as a sunny day. He points to the old stain-faded “National Geographic” wall chart of the world tacked to the bamboo wall behind his bar; points to the finger smudged area where Islas San Blas are scattered along the eastern coast of Panama. His half-tooth smile comes on and he says, squinting at me, “You’d know dis stuff better din me, Cap. You know’d it be de currents.” Better than a Scripps oceanographer, Juan explains
the industrial flotsam and jetsam problem of the world in better detail than I had ever heard it before. He picks up a two-liter plastic water bottle from behind the bar, “See dis?” “Yeah, I see it.” He studies the wall chart for a moment, then puts his stubby forefinger on the chart about where the Amazon River passes briefly through the most southern section of western Colombia. “If’n I drop dis empty bottle in de river, here in de jungle at Leticia, de bottle could float 2,000 miles down de river out into de Atlantic ocean. Once in the de ocean de trade winds could blow it along another 3,000 miles along the South American coast.” His finger now moves across the chart until it rested on the thin string of mountains known as the Isthmus of Panama, “De trade winds always blow from de east. As can be seen from de chart, Panama is de farthest east de plastic can drift. So, everyt’ing t’rown into de sea from Cape San Roque along de South American coast could end up on our beaches here in Kuna Yala. And id’s not just dis one bottle, mon; id’s t’ousands and t’ousands of bottles, garbage, debris, flotsam-jetsams from de camps, towns, ships . . . well, clear across from Africa we find tings dat float across.” I was mesmerized by the hard facts the wall chart revealed. The whole concept of floating trash had me envisioning the world in a whole new image–it made
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The beaches of these paradisaical islands are covered with plastic water bottles, black rubber hose, tires, rusty auto parts, crushed tin cans, aluminum beer cans, wax paper milk cartons, polyester fish nets, thousands of flip-flop parts, smiling dolly faces, and plastic dolls’ body parts. sense. I thought about our coastline in New England and wondered why we never see beach trash heaps as prolific as in the Caribbean. Again, Juan’s finger went to the chart. This time it rested on the North Pole. The finger slid down between Greenland and Baffin Island, along the coast of Labrador on down around Newfoundland and into the Bay of Fundy. He reminded me that the currents that reach the coast of Maine are from the Arctic,” It’s called de Labrador Current,” he said. “ It come from one of de few trashless areas on de planet. You’re lucky up dere, except for de winters.” I’d always assumed it was our European-cultured concern for the environment that kept most of our beaches pristine, but Juan pointed out that our industrial countries have the money to spend on garbage disposal, clean-ups, and waste-management of all descriptions, but have failed to do so. “What can be done, Juan? What will clean up and save the rest of the world’s beaches?” I asked,
Juan finished his can of warm beer, his old, tired eyes holding to mine, and calmly said, “De least of de world’s problems.” The next summer while walking the mile stretch of the white, deserted beach of Roque Island, my wife was a small dot far ahead. Our eyes met. She did not cover her dark tanned body but slowly began walking in my direction, picking her footsteps carefully across the deserted shore. We met halfway in the tide wash of the warm water, our eyes never leaving each other’s mesmerized stare. We fell together in a tight embrace as if in a weightless dream, finding ourselves prostrate on the solitary strand that was covered with white, soft, warm sand. At that moment it seemed the only place in the world that nothing was going wrong. Could Juan be wrong? Dave Ferneding is a retired schooner captain living in Belfast, Maine.
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Now don’t expect everything to be in Bristol condition at KLSC: The brightwork on the Catalina 22s might be a bit dull, but all of the equipment operates properly and these boats sail really well. KLSC is on Buttonwood Bay, a shallow, protected body of water that offers great sailing for shoal-draft vessels — perfect for the C22’s swing keel. KLSC owner Paul Keever meets with each new guest to go over cruising plans and equipment. KLSC’s boats can only be used for daysailing, but there’s a lot of great sailing to be had in and around the area. Popular destinations are Nest Key and the Mangrove Tunnels. Nest Key is an island within Everglades National Park, about five miles northwest of KLSC’s dock. Everglades National Park protects a huge area of water and many mangrove islands near of Key Largo. Nest Key is one of the few islands in the park accessible to the public; most are bird sanctuaries that are off-limits to visitors. It’s a great place for a picnic, snorkeling, lounging on the beach, or indulging in a mud bath. A natural salt pond in the center of the island makes for the perfect spa and mud treatment experi-
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want to brush up on their skills — can arrange to take a keelboat sailing course from a certified instructor. This is a great way for novice sailors to gain the knowledge necessary to confidently enjoy our sport. After a few days of competent and fun instruction, beginning sailors are ready to sail on their own. In addition to the Catalina 22s and O’Day 22s, KLSC offers canoes and kayaks of various types, as well as Sunfish. If you haven’t sailed a small boat recently, you should treat yourself to the exhilarating experience of sailing a Sunfish: They go like scared cats in the lightest breeze. Now, We have to admit we send this article to Points East with mixed feelings about recommending KLSC. We consider the place our well-kept secret, and we’d hate to find the place so busy that we can’t get our winter sailing fix. But if you promise not to tell anyone else about it, then come on down during the second week of March. We can sail together and share a sundowner at the tiki hut at sunset. Damon and Janet Gannon teach marine biology at Bowdoin College. When they are not sailing in the Florida Keys, they can be found sailing their Com-Pac 19 around Midcoast Maine.
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News Marina leads Saco River jetsam cleanup By Randy Randall For Points East Look what we found! Maine Coastweek 2011 took place Sept. 17-24, and the State of Maine asked volunteers to sign up for an afternoon to patrol and clean up a section of the coast or a tidal marsh or river. In our case, we didn’t travel far from home. The Saco Coastal Waters Commission took on the task of cleaning the banks of the Saco River from the dam to the ocean. Here at Marston’s Marina, we volunteered to patrol the adjacent cove and marsh wetland. Unfortunately for us, the day was hot, and the humidity hit 99 percent. We sweated profusely while wearing our orange bibbers and hip boots. The mosquitoes were out in force and the tide was on the way out exposing sticky stinky river mud. You get the picture. We used our work skiff to ferry people ashore and bring back the trash. After three hours of slogging through the mud and the marsh grass, we collected
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Rhode Island’s Tall Ship kisses salt to get to next building site Rhode Island’s Education-at-Sea School Ship, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, tested the waters of upper Narragansett Bay Dec. 12, when it was launched at Sims Metal Management (formerly Promet Marine) in Providence and towed to its new home at Senesco Marine in North Kingstown, R.I. At Senesco Marine, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island will continue building the 196-foot steel-hulled ship. Senesco will accomplish fabrication of fuel and wing tanks; installation of the lower deck and machinery, engines, and generators; fabrication of the new topsides, weather deck, bul-
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I’d never lost a boat before. I lost a girlfriend once, but that was no big deal. This was different. We missed our Boston Whaler and wondered where she was. We needn’t have worried. By Peter M. Winter For Points East was prostrate on my back in bed when we first realized she was missing. One wet log too many in the tote bag, a trip on the top step, and ooomph, the
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Above: Before her fling, KiwiBird 1 lies on her mooring at low tide in Sagadahoc Bay, Georgetown Island, Maine. Opposite, top: Capt. Ben Freeman of Kennebec Marine Services in Bath begins the long tow home for a somewhat shamefaced Whaler Ventura. Opposite, bottom: The map tells the story in silent eloquence.
in. The language used during this indomitable fight for survival was, shall we say, salty. Two hours later, a painkiller that could fell a donkey kicked in, and gradually I oriented myself to the prospect of three or four days on my back — not a happy fate for a compulsive 62-year-old with delusions of grandeur. Well, I can still keep things shipshape around here, I thought. Don’t show any weakness, that’s the ticket. I’ll begin with the boats. “Somebody check on the Whaler,” I hollered. “The wind was ferocious last night.” That’s when I heard them muttering to each other. “I can’t see her, can you?” “Isn’t she supposed to be out there, near the head of the bay?” “It must have broken loose.” “Do you think it’s adrift?” “Jeez, who’s gonna tell him?” “Not me; are you kidding? No way.” Even in my sorry state, I could figure out that something was seriously amiss. Nobody had to tell me. It was obvious. KiwiBird 1, the little Whaler Ventura, had gone. It was Oct. 5, 2011. We bought her 10 years ago. She was the perfect family starter boat, stable and safe. After several years bouncing around and having fun in the Opti, it was time to teach the son and daughter seamanship. While certain observers may have viewed seamanship les-
sons as just another opportunity for the old curmudgeon to torture the kids, I believe it made them firstrate sailors. But now their classroom, KiwiBird 1, had gone. She was alone and adrift out there with nothing but family memories aboard. Very early that Wednesday morning, a nor’wester had come screaming down out of Canada, across northern Maine and directly into Sagadahoc Bay, which lies between the Kennebec and the Sheepscot. It hit just as the tide turned and began to flow back out into the Atlantic. The combined power of wind and tide was too strong for a mooring line that had been left in place since spring 18 months ago. Some time in the early darkness it finally yielded, and off went KiwiBird 1, mooring ball, pick-up wand and all. As you would expect, I took immediate command of the search. Nobody needed to know that the orders were being issued by a drugged malcontent lying prone in bed. “Herbie,” I told the mooring guy. “I asked you to take that line out last winter. Every moment is critical. Get the boys out on a couple of boats and let’s find her.” “Jim, I need a favor. You know that fancy 25-foot cigarette boat on which you love to roar down the Kennebec with that sh**-eating grin on your face all the while? Well, fire her up pal, I’ve lost the kids’ boat.” “Honey, I know the wind is still blowing and the Photos courtesy Don Penfield
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Now look, it’s fashionable in some quarters these days to claim that government is inefficient and ineffectual, bureaucratic, ponderous and in need of a good dose of “business” reform. Clearly those who make this argument have never experienced the dubious privilege of dealing with a cable TV company, a provider of cell-phone service, an airline, or — God forbid — a national bank. waves in the bay are still high, but you need to get a kayak down the rocks and go check the bay.” (She did, too). They scoured the bay, checked Salter, Sequin, Wood, Pond and Small Point. Found nothing. Not a trace. Oh, we all got excited when Jim reported that he had seen through his binoculars what looked like an engine high up in the marshes of the bay, but when the sainted mother trudged up there on the flats at low tide she found not a 90-horse Evinrude but . . . an elongated piece of whitened driftwood. We notified our local Coast Guard station over at Boothbay. We notified the Bath police. And since the guys at the Georgetown Island dump know pretty much everything that’s going on around here, we put a reward notice up there, too. Still nothing.
Four days later, as Saturday rolled around, I was at long last able to climb from my bed and perambulate in circles about the camp, muttering to myself like a demented hermit emerging from the deep. So I was able to answer the phone when the Coast Guard called, which was a good thing, because the sainted mother was up in the marshes again. Now look, it’s fashionable in some quarters these days to claim that government is inefficient and ineffectual, bureaucratic, ponderous and in need of a good dose of “business” reform. Clearly those who make this argument have never experienced the dubious privilege of dealing with a cable TV company, a provider of cell-phone service, an airline, or — God forbid — a national bank. Nor have they ever had anything to do with the United States Coast Guard.
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These folks do what they do every day, and they are very good at what they do, federal funding notwithstanding. Ever since they got us out of a fix a couple of years ago when a poorly installed stuffing box drove water into the Cheoy Lee we were sailing to Block Island, they have had my respect and admiration. If you can imagine the sight of a big, red Coast Guard cutter suddenly appearing out of the fog in a heavy sea to help you in your sinking sailboat, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Your tax dollars at work, right in front of your eyes. Makes you feel doubly good. “Sir, this is Petty Officer Jim Sweetman, Massachusetts Coast Guard. Are you the owner of Boston Whaler registration number ME 0756Z?” “Did you say, ‘Massachusetts Coast Guard?’” “Yes, sir. Mr. Winter; we have a spotter plane on station circling your boat; is this a vessel in distress?” “No, it’s not; nobody was on board her. She broke free from her mooring near the mouth of the Kennebec up here in Maine a few days ago. Where did you find her?” “Sir, she is currently 55 miles off Cape Ann drifting south-southeast. Hold on, please, I need to release the plane.” In just three or four days, KiwiBird 1 had traversed the Gulf of Maine in very heavy seas, helped I guess by the Labrador Current and blown crazily along by that powerful wind filling her bright-blue bimini. Somehow she had missed coming aground on the rocks
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and ledges off Seguin as she began her journey out into the Atlantic. The Coast Guard plane had miraculously spotted her while returning from first-light patrol over the fishing grounds. At 1300 hours that Saturday, she was at 42 degrees, 42 minutes north and 69 degrees, 16 minutes west. How on earth were we going to retrieve her from way out there? It would be a four-hour trip out, at least an hour or so searching, and at least five hours back. It dawned on me that finding her could be a mixed blessing, not that I mentioned that to the family, who were already celebrating the discovery. This was going to be pricey, no matter how you looked at it. After all, we didn’t actually have her back yet. And after years serving corporate time in Atlanta, I know that even simple southern boys don’t brag about the catfish until it’s frying in the pan. The Boston Sector Coast Guard broadcast that compensation would be provided to anybody out there willing to detour, retrieve her, and tow her back in. But there were no takers from the charters and fishing boats in the area. I wouldn’t have suspected this, but I guess they’re doing well, even in this economy. Or they just don’t have the time. Whatever. So, I called the Rockport Harbor Master Office and got on the line one of that beautiful little port’s two harbormasters, Scott Story. His willingness to help was genuine and reassuring, and soon I found myself
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talking to a couple of guys he thought might be up for the job. Trouble was, it was now nearly 4 p.m. It would be dark in three hours, so nothing could be done this day. And by first light Sunday she would have drifted off farther. We would need another definite sighting before anybody would set out to get her. But Sunday, for sure, we would get our little boat back. We missed that Sunday window. The spotter plane didn’t get a sighting on the way back in that morning, and it wasn’t until late in the day that I got a call saying a charterboat heading back after a weekend fishing trip had seen her off in the distance, about 80 miles off Provincetown. The nor’westers had subsided, but they were still strong enough to take the little Whaler with them, down off the Cape. Doug Opie, who had volunteered to go after her, reluctantly stood down. “Sorry Peter,” he said. “I think you had better let her go.” I’ve never lost a boat before. I lost
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a girlfriend once, took up skipping when she left. This was different. We missed our little boat. We would find ourselves gazing out to the ocean at sunset, wondering where she was, what she had seen, how she was spending the night. Each morning we would unconsciously check the mooring, and then catch ourselves and wonder if she had survived another lonely night at sea. Convinced she would continue to head south, I had visions of that funny guy who used to manage the Cow Wreak Bar down on Anegada finding her on the reef outside his back door one morning next spring. If he ever found out she was mine, I would never get her back, not after the night I had at his establishment with some Australian sailing mates several years back. Bloody uncouth, those Aussies. Shows you what I know. She was not going to go farther south. She was already heading in precisely the opposite direction. Lt. Garrett Meyer of the Boston Atlantic enter the Gulf through the Northeast Channel. Freshwater flows into the Gulf from more than 60 rivers (250 billion gallons/year). The configuration of the shoreline and underwater features amplifies tides in the Gulf. Tides range from near 10 feet north of Cape Cod to a world record 50 feet in the Bay of Fundy.” This sidebar is presented courtesy of Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS). GMRI is a nonprofit marine-science center in Portland, Maine. Its work strengthens five essential elements that define an enduring relationship with the ocean: healthy ecosystem, sustainable industries, vibrant communities, abundant opportunities, and inspired children. FMI: www.gmri.org.
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Sector Coast Guard heard the concern in my voice when we caught up Monday morning. “Mr. Winter, I can’t have a spotter plane try to find her when there’s nobody in distress. But let’s do a drift analysis to see where she might go.” Sure enough, an email came in from Petty Officer Glenn Jimenez a couple of hours later. Attached were two drifts. I was amazed – his analysis had her drifting northeast. “Yes sir,” he said when I called him. “She’ll head north now, they all do. It’s the Gulf of Maine, with its circular, counter-clockwise current.” “You mean she’s heading home again?” “Well, if she makes landfall again, it may be up in the Bay of Fundy or even on the rocks up in Nova Scotia. Depends on the wind. But if she gets that far, she could even get around Cape Sable and spend the winter in the high latitudes.” Well, Canada was one country in this hemisphere left untouched by Simrad Broadband 4G™ Radar SHARPEN YOUR VIEW
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and I left Bath with a trailer to go bring her home. When Captain Ben found out I was new to his state, he decided to show me why he loved it so much, so he dived off Route 1 every now and then to show me some of his favorite spots. Pure reflections of fall foliage in Tunk Lake, Katahdin rising in the morning mist, and a gigantic slice of key lime pie smothered with whipped cream for breakfast at Helen’s Restaurant in Ellsworth. By 11 a.m. we were pulling into Coast Guard Station Jonesport and meeting the young crew who had rescued KiwiBird 1. It took a lot of persuading to get them to pose for a photo, but pose they did, and then I was able to get my first look at her. Thanks to Whaler’s famous self-bailing capability, she had only a couple of inches of water in the bilge. The battery compartment had flooded and a bimini clip was broken. There were some scrapes on the hull, so she’d been up on a ledge somewhere. But that was it. Nothing Howie back in Bath couldn’t put right over the winter, and maybe the insurance company would kick in something to help. You would never have known she had been out there on the cold, gray grasping waters of the Atlantic weathering a series of fall storms all by herself. Somehow, word of the little Whaler’s adventure had got around, and by the time we approached the slip, a dozen or more folks had gathered to provide color com-
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Bight on Norman Island. lumber schooner named for the architect of the U.S. Our first challenge was picking up one of the moor- Capitol Building. The night was pleasant and the food ings available in nearly all of the popular anchorages was good, but we found that Willy T’s is not a family here. The moorings are prorestaurant. We learned later fessionally maintained and that the bar is known for cost a reasonable $25 per naked conga lines, revelers night. Being on such a moorleaping off the upper deck ing helped us rest easier into the water to swim back each night since my anchorand do it again. ing skills are not well develWe were awoken early the oped. My 14-year-old son next morning by a thunderstepped up and took the storm with heavy rain and helm to pick up the mooring, high winds. We were anxious and he did so well, this was as we waited out the storm in his job throughout the trip. the cabin, feeling every moveOur first night on board in ment of the boat through the the B.V.I., safely moored in gusts. But we were secured to the well protected harbor of our mooring, relieved that we The Bight, was wonderful. hadn’t anchored. Photo by Tim McCauley My son discovered the joy of We came through the storm a fast ride in the dinghy. We Son Josh takes the helm while approaching a mooring, fine and cast off with Cooper swam in the turquoise water a job he did so well that this was his appointed task Island our goal. We had a nice and took a quick trip ashore aboard Shiraz. beat to Peter Island, stopping to check out the small beach. in Deadman’s Bay for lunch. Cocktails in the cockpit as the sun set highlighted the The story here is that Blackbeard abandoned some of beginning of our cruise. his crew, who washed up in Deadman’s Bay. I am sure There were two restaurant choices for dinner, and if this story is true they had a more difficult time surwe chose The Willy T, a floating replica of a topsail viving than we did.
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THERACIN Monhegan Race literally born of pure moonshine By Ann Blanchard For Points East The Monhegan Island Race is the largest, longest and oldest offshore event on the Maine coast. Rich in history since its 1927 conception by brothers Hal and Walter Jr. Moore, it’s become Portland Yacht Club’s signature event. Conceived while enjoying “horse medicine” (bootleg whiskey) during a Wednesday night race, the brothers hatched the idea to create a race that would take 24 hours to finish and would start on a full-moon weekend in August. Using one of the race-committee boat charts, they sketched a course with the start and finish just off Town Landing in Falmouth, Maine. Later in the season, the Commodore approved the concept, and, in 1928, planning for the first Monhegan Island Race began. The Portland Yacht Club 78th Monhegan Moonlight Regatta is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 3, 2012. Keeping with tradition, the race starts on a MONHEGAN, continued on Page 48
NYYC Invitational rocks; 2013 dates are scheduled “Fantastic,” “outstanding,” “a true world-class event:” These are a few comments from competitors and spectators at the 2011 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup held Sept. 10-17 in Newport, R.I. The biennial event, a NYYC Swan 42 regatta for yacht clubs from around the world, is hosted by the NYYC at its Harbour Court Clubhouse. The third biennial Invitational Cup will be held Sept. 7-14, 2013. The team from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, skippered by Terry McLaughlin, won last fall’s event. This second Invitational Cup in 2011 inNYYC, continued on Page 47 44 Points East Midwinter 2012
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Pete Price and crew, racing his Farr 39 Big Dog Party, won the Monhegan Island Race plus three other trophies. Inset: Boats racing for the Manana Trophy cross tacks.
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New England racers qualify for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Team Stuart McNay (Boston, Mass.) and Graham Biehl (San Diego) have qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the 2012 Olympic Games July 27- Aug. 12 in Weymouth/Portland, England. Stuart McNay and Graham Biehl finished 13th in the 80boat Men’s 470 class at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Perth, Australia in December. Stuart McNay McNay is a member of the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion, Mass., and, with Biehl, is ranked No. 5 in the world. Qualifying in Women’s Match Racing were Genny Tulloch (Sausalito, Calif.), Alice Manard Leonard (East Haven, Conn.) and Jenn Chamberlin (Washington, D.C.). In the Men’s Two Person Dinghy High Performance, 49er skiff, Erik Storck (Huntington, N.Y.) and Trevor Moore (North Pomfret, Vt./Naples, Fla.) were the top-scoring eligible American athletes. They are currently ranked #12 in the world. Storck is a member of New York Yacht Club and Storm Trysail Club, while Moore is a member of New York Yacht Club. In Women’s 470 (Women’s Two Person Dinghy), Erin Maxwell (Wilton, Conn.) and Isabelle Kinsolving Farrar will represent the U.S., in the Olympics. In the
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Trevor Moore, North Pomfret, Vt., qualified in the 49er skiff with Erik Storck, of Huntington, N.Y.
Laser (Men’s One Person Dinghy), Rob Crane (Darien, Conn.) was top U.S. finisher. He is currently ranked No. 26 in the world and is a member of Noroton Yacht Club. FMI: http://sailingteams.ussailing.org.
New Englanders on Rolex shortlist Nominees shortlisted for US Sailing’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award include Melges 32 World Champion William Douglass (Southport, Conn.); Nominees shortlisted for US Sailing’s 2011 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award include Kieler Woche Regatta 470 Women Champion Erin Maxwell (Stonington, Conn.). Nominees will be reviewed by a panel of sailing journalists, and the winners will be announced in mid-January and honored on Wednesday, February 22. The coveted award has been presented to 39 men and 32 women, including Ed Adams, Betsy Alison, Sally Barkow, Dennis Conner, JJ Isler, Allison Jolly, John Kostecki, Buddy Melges, Ken Read, Cory Sertl, Lynne Shore, Jody Swanson and Ted Turner. FMI: http://about.ussailing.org/Awards/Rolex.htm.
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2011 Atlantic Ocean Race Series winners announced Winners of the 2011 Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS) have been announced by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal Ocean Racing Club and Storm Trysail Club. George David’s Rambler 100 took overall honors winning the New York Yacht Club Commodore Gerry Cup with a fleet 1st in the RORC Caribbean 600 and fleet 2nds in the Annapolis to Newport Race and the Transatlantic Race (TR) 2011. Rambler 100 set course records in the Caribbean 600 and the TR 2011, averaging 16.83 knots in her Atlantic crossing, eclipsing Alfa Romeo’s 16.46 knots in the 2009 Transpac Race. Second in the AORS, and the winner of the NYYC Comet Trophy, was Clark Murphy’s Leopard with a fleet 2nd in the Fastnet and fleet 3rds in the Annapo-
lis to Newport Race and the TR 2011. Third and the winner of the NYYC Aloha Cup was Nigel King’s Jazz with a fleet 4th in the Caribbean 600 and fleet 5ths in the Annapolis to Newport Race and the TR 2011. For the Transatlantic Race 2011, Ken Read’s PUMA Mar Mostro won overall and was the recipient of the RYS Queen’s Cup; Rambler 100 was 2nd and Leopard 3rd. George David and Steve Frank, co-chairs of TR 2011, said, “There have been early discussions among the four Organizing Clubs for a TR 2015 to coincide with the Royal Yacht Squadron’s bicentennial celebrations in that year.” The group anticipates a companion AORS as well. FMI: www.transatlanticrace.com.
NYYC, continued from Page 44 cluded 22 yacht club teams from 16 nations from six continents. The New York Yacht Club, with skipper Phil Lotz, won the inaugural 2009 event, when 19 yacht club teams from 14 countries from four continents competed. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club has said it will defend its win of the 2011 NYYC Invitational Cup in
2013. Invitations to international clubs will be issued in the spring of 2012. U.S. clubs will have the opportunity to earn invitations to the 2013 Invitational Cup by competing in the U.S. Qualifying Series to be held Sept. 4-8, 2012 in Newport, where the top three clubs will qualify. FMI: http://invitationalcup.org, or email Paul Zabetakis, event chairman, at invitationalcup@nyyc.org.
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MONHEGAN, continued from Page 44 full-moon weekend, and to celebrate the full moon, your enhanced race registration fee includes a free special regatta flag featuring the new Monhegan graphic when you register before June 1, 2012. Also included are skipper and crew photos taken during the prerace party, starting line photos, multiple dinner tickets, multiple drink tickets, an award breakfast for family and friends, and a special guest Jonathan Edwards — songwriter, Atlantic Records recorder, host of PBS’s “Cruising America’s Waterways,” and avid sailor — will be on deck to hand out awards. Except for a few years during the Depression and World War II, the Portland Yacht Club has run the Monhegan Island Race every year since 1928. The first, in 1928, attracted six entries that started the race in fog and rain squalls, with most of the boats finishing early Sunday morning. The winning boat on corrected time was David Frost’s Saracen. Word spread quickly about the race, and participation grew steadily, and it has since become the high point of Maine sailboat racing, attracting racers up and down the East Coast, including teams from Maine Maritime, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Naval academies. Over the past 78 years, the Monhegan course has had minor modifications as offshore buoyage has changed, and Portland Yacht Club has added races to offer a distance for everyone that will test strategies, navigation skills and stamina. This includes “the
granddaddy” Monhegan Island Race, 103 to 128 nautical miles (wind dependent), for yachts with PHRF ratings 102 or lower; the Manana Trophy Race, 83 miles, for yachts with PHRF ratings 103 and greater;
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The Monhegan experience is captured by this view of the Monhegan docks, pennants and burgees flapping gaily on a bright Maine island day.
the Seguin Island Cruising Class, 67 miles; and the Double-Handed Racing Class, 67 miles. Over the years, racers experience too much wind, light wind, fog, adverse tides and currents, wind on the nose, and spinnaker starts. In 1978, due to light lack of wind, the committee boat was on station nearly 40 hours, and the last boat finished at 3:22 p.m. on a Tuesday. Then, in 1980, the race started with spinnakers flying in 40-knot winds. Portland Yacht Club member Bill McLeod remem-
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bers it well. “The northwest wind was blowing a stink, and we tore one spinnaker and lost time getting another one up,” he said. His crew jibed around the first mark and headed for Monhegan Island, hitting 14 knots. Bill added, “I’d never gone that fast before. Then we saw Jonathan Knowles go by in his J/24 Thunder Chicken, who hit a wave and just went scoot into the darkness.” Jonathan remembers that race fondly himself. “We flew out of the Hussey surfing between 11 and 12 knots, passing every boat, focused on trying to keep Thunder Chicken under control because the bow kept going underwater. It was exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. Then as we rounded the Monhegan mark we discovered we had lost all our power, which meant no lights to read the compass or see anything.” Although Jonathan finished 6th instead of 1st in his class, he considers 1980 “the best Monhegan ever.” However, his first Monhegan, in 1969, was also memorable. “I was 17 years old when Portland Yacht Club member Dick Waters invited me to race on his wooden cutter, Eagle Wing,” he said, “and racing with Dick was a rite of passage.” Jonathan now races in the Double-Handed Class with his son Ben, noting, “This class is really a lot of fun. It’s easy to plan for, very competitive, and the number of boats registering continues to grow every year.” In 1992, James Dolan of Woodbury, N.Y., brought his 73-foot Encore over the finish line at 11:02 p.m. By midnight, she was tied up at DiMillo’s Marina in Portland and her crew was celebrating at the nearest bar. Encore did the 97mile race in 10 hours, 47 minutes. Ticonderoga, the big Herreshoff ketch, set a new course in 1952 in 16 hours, 24 minutes, for an average over the rhumb line of about eight knots sailing most of the race in 40-knot wind. Twentywww.pointseast.com
eight years later, a new course record of 13 hours, 45 minutes was set by Patrick Malloy’s Intuition. Last year’s winner, Pete Price and crew, racing his Farr 39 Big Dog Party, won the Monhegan Island Race plus three other prestigious trophies: the Walter S. Hammond (Monhegan Island AClass Winner); the Maine Coast Fisherman Trophy (First to Finish Monhegan Island A-Class); and the Edward B. Mason Trophy (First Maine Resident Overall Monhegan Course). This was Pete’s 26th race, and he attributed his success to the crew’s focus and ability to change gears in changing conditions. Pete said he plans to race again this year: “My strategy for Monhegan is to sail well, pay attention, apply all the lessons the crew learned from past losing efforts, and hope for a good outcome.” Portland Yacht Club’s Rear Commodore David Robinson encourages day racers and cruisers to
experience the Monhegan — just once — because he knows you will be hooked. You can’t go wrong with the fun-filled, pre-race party; fabulous moonlight racing along the Gulf of Maine coast; watching the Perseid meteor shower and the bioluminescence show in your wake; the chance to win one or more of the perpetual trophies; and, last but not least, the chance to meet songwriter and sailor Jonathan Edwards. Register at www.gmora.org for your enhanced race package, including a free special regatta flag. FMI: www.portlandyachtclub.com. Ann Blanchard, who lives in Scarborough, Maine, is Portland Yacht Club director of Monhegan national public relations, club photographer, and GMORA website and marketing director. She and her husband Tony and son Nico cruise the Maine coast in their J/32 Enchantress.
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Maine Maritime adds new high-tech simulator Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine, Maine, has been training with a new navigation and shiphandling simulator, the Transas NaviTrainer Professional 5000 (NTPRO 5000), since last summer. It is the academy’s third-generation high-tech tool for educating seafaring officers. The system is fully integrated in marine transportation academic programming all levels of licensure, and is receiving high reviews from faculty and student users. “With advances in simulation technology, our previous system had reached the end of its life-cycle,” said the college’s Marine Transportation Department chair, Capt. Andy Chase. “While our previous system created a realistic depth of field, through the use of overhead projection, it was unable to simulate full darkness. Our new system is not limited in this way and allows us to provide critical nighttime and fog scenarios that demonstrate a student’s ability to react to confusing light configurations or determine where they are without land references.”
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The new trainer also enhances graphic representation of real port approaches, and provides from one to two main bridge centers. Bridge consoles include the latest electronic plotting and radar devices. FMI: www.mainemaritime.edu. quality performance between designs.” M Ship’s REI program has tested a range of vessels, including catamarans, displacement monohulls, advanced planing hulls and submersibles, optimizing design for ride quality, speed and fuel efficiency. Accuracy of the REI program’s data has been validated at the U.S. Navy’s David Taylor Model Basin, one of the largest ship model basins in the world, where it was re-analyzed in both smooth and rough water. FMI: www.mshipco.com.
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Briefly Nauset Marine, of Orleans Mass., has been presented the Service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for 2011 by Mercury Marine. With a score of 99.13, compared to the National average of 93.8, Nauset is one of only two New England Dealers so honored; since the inception of the award in 2006, only 18 out of 3,700 dealers nationwide have been received this honor. Nauset Marine, Inc. won the Service CSI Award for its exemplary customer service, based on the responses of customers who had warranty work performed at the dealership. FMI: www.nausetmarine.com. NV Charts, in Newport, R.I., a global supplier of precision charting products for mariners and cruising sailors, has appointed Capt. Michael L. Martel a manager of their U.S. office at 64 Thames Street. Martel is a lifelong sailor and USCG licensed Master, from Bristol, R.I., who is familiar with local waters as well as many of the areas on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard covered by NV Charts, as well as the Caribbean. He has a background in sales and marketing and is a frequent contributor to Points East magazine and other marine publications. FMI: Call Mike at 401-239-0349 or e-mail sales@nvcharts.com. Brewer’s Yacht Haven West, in Stamford, Conn., one of the Northeast’s largest full-service marinas, shut down last fall after losing its lease from a developer who plans to develop the land. Unable to gain an extended lease or purchase the 14-acre site, Jack Brewer said he was told by Building, Land & Technology, of Norwalk, that the boatyard must be off the property by Oct 31. Customers who rent slips and storage from Yacht Haven West were offered winter storage at other Brewer Long Island Sound yards. FMI: www.byy.com. Springline Yacht Sales, at Mystic Shipyard, Mystic, Conn., has been honored by a Top Ten Dealer Award and a Top Ten Customer Service Award by Hunter Marine. Of 120 dealers
worldwide, SLYS was ranked number four in the world and the top dealer in the U.S. Springline’s owner and president is Rick Dieterich. FMI: www.SecureYourDream.com. Pemaquid Marine, in New Harbor, Maine, a full-service yard and builder of the Banks Cove 22 (Downeast Lobster Cabin, Center Console and Day Boat models), has gone international. Pemaquid’s Joan Fetsko reports that her husband Ted went to Florida to coordinate the transfer of the first Banks Cove to foreign soil. The BC 22 was loaded into a container for delivery to the Bahamas. Owner requirements which set this Banks Cove apart: No wood (the Banks Cove is known for varnished wood trim); lifting eyes so the boat can be cranelifted, by the owner, to storage. The eyes were designed by Mark Fitzgerald, and fabricated by Lyman-Morse Metal Fabrication. FMI: www.pemaquidmarine.com. Edson International and Mack Boring/Yanmar have partnered to offer, through the end of February, considerable savings to any sailboat owner repowering a sailboat with a Yanmar diesel at a Mack Boring authorized dealer. The owner can save up to 20 percent on all steering-related upgrades through Edson when installed at the same time as the new engine. Detailed lists of sailboat parts eligible for installation under the program can be found at www.edsonmarine.com. Bristol Marine, in Bristol, R.I., a boat repair and storage facility, has expanded into Somerset, Mass., with the purchase of J & J Marine, a move the company says will create as many as 50 new jobs in Somerset and 10 in Bristol. The company now has six new acres of outside boat-storage space and 60,000 square feet of marine-service buildings, which will allow expansion of services to larger motor yachts and sports fishing boats. Former J & J employees will now work for Bristol Marine. FMI: www.bristolmarine.com.
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Matinicus stories in “Tough Island” are easy reads Tough Island: True Stories from Matinicus, Maine by Crash Barry, Maine Misadventures, 2011, 130 pages, $18.
Reviewed by Steve Cartwright For Points East OK, I’m a bit skeptical of “true stories.” I mean, it’s like when someone says, “Let me be honest with you.” What were they before that? But these short takes, knitted together by a gritty, plain-speaking writing style, do, in fact, ring true. I’m no stranger to Matinicus, and I know some of the folks he knows, loves and hates. Crash Barry — you can bet that’s not the name his parents gave him — worked as a sternman for a couple of tangy, tangled years in the early 1990s on Maine’s outermost inhabited island. He lived in one of the shacks on the harbor. Crash Barry catches the flavor of a rugged, workhard/party-hard way of life that is authentic. He
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writes with humor, irony and wit. That’s a pretty tasty combination. He has an ego that shows itself; he is also humble. Barry and his recollections of islanders come across as real. He isn’t unbiased. Who is? But you know where he is coming from. He is zesty and freespirited. He is out to enjoy life, even when it seems the odds are against him. As one Matinicus native said to me, “Tough Island” is a good read. She called the book “honest.” That is high praise from a place that is gun-shy of reporters who fly in with preconceptions and never lose them, fabricating features about an exotic island community. Matinicus has been depicted in major newspapers and magazines as quaint, rugged, lawless, independent, and entirely different from the mainland. That’s nonsense. Or at least it’s mostly untrue. Matinicus has daily flights to Owls Head that take 20 minutes. How primitive and isolated is that? Matinicus has wealthy seasonal residents and some well-to-do fishermen who winter in Florida. It has some residents of more modest means, but the entire year-round population is less than 50 people at last count.
We’d love to see you there! Please stop by booth 369 and say hello. Come meet Points East columnist and author Dave Roper. He'll be at the Points East booth signing copies of his new book, "Watching for Mermaids" at the following times: Sunday (2/12) 4 - 6 pm Friday & Saturday (2/17 & 18) 6 - 8 pm
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On the other hand, Matinicus is a very beautiful island with two crescent beaches and a certain aura that, for some of us, keeps us coming back. It is a hardbitten place, and it’s true you don’t have to register your uninspectable car. Sadly, Barry doesn’t want to go back, even though he appreciated the wondrous, stark beauty of Matinicus. Barry writes candidly of setting and hauling traps with a grumpy, stingy lobsterman who doesn’t get along with his wife (real name withheld) and of an affair with a married Matinicus woman (name obviously withheld). He writes about the sternman who drowned himself with two bags of salt after learning that his girlfriend was having sex with another sternman, not Barry. Pregnant, too. I know this story is true because my mother saw it from her sailboat, unable to help. Barry is a columnist living in Buckfield, Maine, with his artist wife Shana. The couple earlier ran a gallery in Eastport. Barry is originally from Springfield, Mass., and has attended the University of Southern Maine. He has also written “Sex, Drugs and Blueberries,” an novel about a failed Portland rocker who moves Downeast with his poet wife to start a new life. “Tough Island” is a page-turner, a book you could read in one sitting, or not. Steve Cartwright is a freelance writer and occasional sailor living in Waldoboro, Maine. He can be reached at writer@midcoast.com.
New print evokes imagery of bygone Era of Sail The J. Russell Jinishian Gallery in Fairfield, Conn., the Nation’s Largest Gallery of Marine Art, in collaboration with The New York Times Store, has commissioned internationally acclaimed marine artist John Stobart to produce and sign a fine-art lithograph from his original painting “New York, Lower South Street, c.1885,” with proceeds to support two national charities. “New York Lower South Street, c.1885” depicts a moment from Manhattan’s Great Age of Sail when the waterfront was crowded with sailing ships from all over the world and the wharves bustling with commercial activity. Stobart’s atmospheric moonlit scene captures a tranquil night along the docks, bathed in the glow of lantern light as horse-drawn carriages traverse the cobblestone streets. Each lithograph will be personally approved and hand-signed by Stobart. Accompanying the lithograph in one special edition is an actual piece of wood from the Wavertree, the largest full-rigged iron-hull ship still afloat, built in 1885 in England, and now preserved at the Seaport Museum in New York. FMI: www.nytstore.com.
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of used marine equipment to be sold at the flea market at Maine Boatbuilders Show, March 16-18. All proceeds go to scholarships for students at Maine Maritime Academy. Power & Sail equipment accepted. Contact for pick-up from Salem to Eastport. Captain Dave Fenderson, '56 davidloilman@yahoo.com (207) 781-4240 Captain Dave Witherill, '76 penbaydw@maine.rr.com (207) 829-3046 The program is run by the Casco Bay Chapter of Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association.
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Small boat cruising provides a close-up of the coast. Here, mates Cleve Smith and Jeff Lyman make fast to a rock at Winter Harbor on Vinalhaven Island.
The joys of dinghy cruising here’s a reflective temper to the dark days of winter that stirs up thoughts of where we’ve been and are hoping to go. Thumbing through a stack of old cruising photos dating back to the 1970s, when wife Leigh, friend Cleve Smith and I discovered the New England and Fundy coast in a wreck of a small wooden sloop, I was reminded of the joys of dinghy cruising. Having studiously avoided a real job — and earning real money — I was reduced to prowling boatyard back lots in search of a vessel to float my sailing ambitions. So it was, for $400, I acquired a beater of a boat possessed of just about every structural defect known to man, including a fractured mast. Built when Elvis was a lad, the little centerboarder was afflicted by an area of rot in the transom that had spread to the topsides and bottom. I gave a lot of thought about how to fix it, and cut two inches off the stern, and landed a new transom in
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solid wood. I wasn’t sure what the implications of lopping off bits of her were, only that I had the world’s only 18-foot, 10-inch Lightning-class sloop. As it turned out, my little shortcut didn’t seem to make a whit of difference in how she performed, and while in a desecrating mood I built a little cabin on the old Sparkman and Stephen’s design. It was the anarchy of poverty that delighted me. Despite the layers of miracle sealant I lavished on her, she leaked like a White House aide so I bought a bilge pump, which seemed much more civil than a bucket. Beating to windward, we cleared the influx on the hour, and I had to rise in the middle of night to evacuate the ever-rising internal tides or suffer the worst sort of wake-up call. At length, we just did it and hardly noticed. Barebones cruising was a decidedly heady business for shoe clerks of our low order. Running off before a snotty southwester, with a siege of white crested seas editor@pointseast.com
in pursuit, she lunged, dipped and rolled her way across the tossing reaches of Buzzards Bay. It was breathtaking. We knew privations, too — seventy miles of grinding to weather, slam, slap, smash, thud and crud, a torrent of spray streaming aft. It felt fabulous when we stopped in Cohasset, south of Boston. There was never a sloop more tactile than the Leight. We sailed her into the slimmest of possibilities and enthusiastically practiced contact cruising. We put her aground hundreds times, most of them intentionally. We beached her on the rocks at the Isles of Shoals, and grounded out at Jewell Island, Roque, Swans Island, the Saint John River, and many other spots. We sought shelter in pristine eel ruts not known to the sailing world, perfectly private and protected. We felt our way through dungeons of Maine fog with only a compass and watch to find the way. The wild and tumultuous Bay of Fundy was possessed of a drama we never knew existed along on our native shore, and the pastoral reaches of the Saint John River felt as though we’d sailed back a century in time. Those adventures were invested of more excitement and drama than we’ve known since in a proper
yacht. It’s a buyer’s market for small sailboats and an opportune time to go to great lengths for next to nothing. One of the best resources for small-craft sailors is the Dinghy Cruising Association. Click on dinghycruising.org.uk for a wealth of information and inspiration.
David Buckman’s book, “Bucking the Tide,” about discovering the wild New England and Bay of Fundy coasts in a $400 yacht, is available at www.eastworkspublications.com. Support an organically starving writer and buy a copy (or two) now.
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BVI, continued from Page 43 A stable place to spend the night, solid ground steps away, and airconditioning: Sold! My crew convinced me we should stay here two nights, which gave us a chance to explore the area some more. We were discovering one of the drawbacks to chartering: You have so little time you want to keep moving so you don’t miss anything. The price you pay is not being able to experience any one place very well.
A two-night stay was a good choice as this ended up being our favorite stop by far. A dinghy ride around the back of Pear Island brought us to the picture-perfect beach we were seeking, the only one we really found. We spent a couple hours there enjoying a beach almost all to ourselves with some swimming and snorkeling. My kids and I made our way across the bay over an extensive bed of sea grass, hoping to come across a sea turtle, but we had no luck.
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Just off the beach was a shallow reef so we took the dinghy over to see what fish and coral we could see. The regular sights were nice but, at one point, my daughter Ashley happened across an old steel chest, heavily built, partially buried in the sand. It was in about 10 feet of water, and when we swam down we were not able to budge it in any way. The discovery of the chest fired up my daughter’s imagination. We have watched every “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie, and my daughter was so intrigued, she convinced my son and me to see if we could find it again. Despite crisscrossing the area, we were unable to find it, and we’re still haunted by what it might have contained. We then zipped over to Bitter End and rented a Hobie Wave, and finished the day with a fine dinner there. Casting off the lines at 7 a.m., we began our longest sail, downwind to Little Jost Van Dyke. This was the most pleasant sail of the trip, with a nearly effortless four-hour sail down the north coast of Tortola as the autopilot steered us to our next anchorage. We were on our mooring by 1 p.m. and headed to Foxy’s Taboo for lunch and a hike to the Bubbly Pool, billed as “nature’s best Jacuzzi.” The trail was not well marked, and we got a little lost. Imaginations ran wild when a couple of goats spooked us, and we branded them “killer goats.” A sandy area was riddled with what we believed were crab holes; imagining a giant mother crab, we moved on quickly. Ascending a small hill, signs proclaimed, “poison tree,” and we moved past them even more rapidly. We finally found the pool, which was nice, but the tide was not right, meaning no bubbly. We took the dinghy to Sandy Spit for a pre-dinner (burgers, grilled on the boat) swim, amazed how quickly the beach dropped off to over my head about 10 feet offshore. The sail the next day to our final editor@pointseast.com
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them high marks, too, especially if you’re a first-time charterer. They were a great help in picking our charter company and boat and provided much very helpful information to guide us in every aspect of the trip. I would do a B.V.I. charter again, but with all the beach-bar-hopping, it would be great with some other couples. Despite the areas that didn’t please us, it was a great trip. Our daughter was headed to college in the fall, and this charter al-
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60 Points East Midwinter 2012
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2.3 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 3.9 4 4.1 4.1 4 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.2 3 2.8 2.6 2.5
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1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 3 3 3 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 2 1.9
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Boston, Mass.
Newport, R.I. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29
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8.9 8.9 9.1 9.4 9.9 10.3 10.7 11 11.1 11.1 10.8 10.4 9.9 9.4 9 8.8 8.9 9.1 9.5 9.8 10 10.1 10.1 10 9.8 9.6 9.3 9.1
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1.5 1.4 1.1 0.7 0.2 -0.3 -0.7 -1.1 -1.3 -1.3 -1.1 -0.7 -0.3 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.3 -0.2 0 0.3 0.6 1 1.3
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FEBRUARY 2012 Day Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16
Sunrise 6:58 AM 6:57 AM 6:56 AM 6:55 AM 6:54 AM 6:53 AM 6:52 AM 6:50 AM 6:49 AM 6:48 AM 6:47 AM 6:45 AM 6:44 AM 6:43 AM 6:41 AM 6:40 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM 4:59 PM 5:00 PM 5:02 PM 5:03 PM 5:04 PM 5:05 PM 5:07 PM 5:08 PM 5:09 PM 5:11 PM 5:12 PM 5:13 PM 5:15 PM 5:16 PM 5:17 PM
6:07 PM 7:05 PM 8:01 PM 8:52 PM 9:39 PM 10:22 PM 11:04 PM 11:46 PM 12:29 AM 1:13 AM 2:00 AM 2:50 AM 3:45 AM 4:44 AM 5:48 AM 6:55 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:53 AM 10:41 AM 11:25 AM 12:05 PM 12:45 PM 1:25 PM 2:06 PM 2:50 PM 3:37 PM 4:29 PM
Times for Boston, MA
Day Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb 29
Sunrise 6:39 AM 6:37 AM 6:36 AM 6:34 AM 6:33 AM 6:31 AM 6:30 AM 6:28 AM 6:27 AM 6:25 AM 6:24 AM 6:22 AM 6:20 AM
Sunset 5:18 PM 5:20 PM 5:21 PM 5:22 PM 5:23 PM 5:25 PM 5:26 PM 5:27 PM 5:29 PM 5:30 PM 5:31 PM 5:32 PM 5:33 PM
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February Tides Portland, Maine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29
5:22 AM 6:18 AM 7:14 AM 8:06 AM 8:54 AM 9:38 AM 10:20 AM 11:02 AM 11:46 AM 12:31 PM 1:19 PM 2:10 PM 3:06 PM 4:09 PM 5:18 PM 6:30 PM 7:39 PM 8:41 PM 9:34 PM 10:22 PM 11:04 PM 11:43 PM 12:20 AM 12:56 AM 1:32 AM 2:10 AM 2:52 AM 3:38 AM
8.4 8.5 8.7 9 9.4 9.8 10.2 10.5 10.6 10.6 10.3 9.9 9.4 8.9 8.6 8.5 8.6 8.9 9.2 9.5 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.5 9.4 9.1 8.9 8.6
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Bar Harbor, Maine 7.4 7.4 7.6 8 8.4 8.9 9.4 9.8 10.2 10.4 10.5 10.4 10.2 10 9.8 9.8 9.9 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.2 10 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.4 7.9 7.6
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1.8 1.8 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.2 -0.2 -0.6 -0.8 -0.9 -0.9 -0.6 -0.3 -0.1 0 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.7 -0.6 -0.3 0 0.3 0.7 1.1 1.5 1.8
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5:04 AM 6:00 AM 6:56 AM 7:48 AM 8:36 AM 9:20 AM 10:02 AM 10:44 AM 11:27 AM 12:12 PM 12:59 PM 1:51 PM 2:47 PM 3:48 PM 4:56 PM 6:07 PM 7:15 PM 8:17 PM 9:11 PM 9:59 PM 10:42 PM 11:22 PM 12:00 AM 12:37 AM 1:14 AM 1:53 AM 2:34 AM 3:21 AM
9.9 9.9 10.1 10.5 11 11.5 11.9 12.3 12.5 12.4 12.2 11.8 11.2 10.7 10.2 10.1 10.2 10.6 10.9 11.3 11.5 11.5 11.4 11.3 11 10.7 10.4 10.1
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Corrections for other ports Port Reference Maine/ New Hampshire Bar Harbor Stonington Rockland Bar Harbor Boothbay Harbor Portland Portland Kennebunkport Portsmouth Portland
Time Corrections
Height Corrections
High +0 hr. 8 min., Low +0 hr. 6 min., High +0 hr. 9 min., Low +0 hr. 6 min., High -0 hr. 6 min., Low -0 hr. 8 min., High +0 hr. 7 min., Low +0 hr. 5 min., High +0 hr. 22 min., Low +0 hr. 17 min.,
High *0.91, Low *0.90 High *0.93, Low *1.03 High *0.97, Low *0.97 High *0.97, Low *1.00 High *0.86, Low *0.86
Massachusetts Gloucester Plymouth Scituate Provincetown Marion Woods Hole
Boston Boston Boston Boston Newport Newport
High +0 hr. 0 min., Low -0 hr. 4 min., High +0 hr. 4 min., Low +0 hr. 18 min., High +0 hr. 3 min., Low -0 hr. 1 min., High +0 hr. 16 min., Low +0 hr. 18 min., High +0 hr. 10 min., Low +0 hr. 12 min., High +0 hr. 32 min., Low +2 hr. 21 min.,
High *0.93, Low *0.97 High *1.03, Low *1.00 High *0.95, Low *1.03 High *0.95, Low *0.95 High *1.13, Low *1.29 High *0.40, Low *0.40
Rhode Island Westerly Point Judith East Greenwich Bristol
New London Newport Newport Newport
High -0 hr. 21 min., Low +0 hr. 3 min., High -0 hr. 1 min., Low +0 hr. 32 min., High +0 hr. 13 min., Low +0 hr. 3 min., High +0 hr. 13 min., Low +0 hr. 0 min.,
High *1.02, Low *1.00 High *0.87, Low *0.54 High *1.14, Low *1.14 High *1.16, Low *1.14
Connecticut Stamford New Haven Branford Saybrook Jetty Saybrook Point Mystic Westport
Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport New London New London Boston Newport
High +0 hr. 3 min., Low +0 hr. 8 min., High -0 hr. 4 min., Low -0 hr. 7 min., High -0 hr. 5 min., Low -0 hr. 13 min., High +1 hr. 11 min., Low +0 hr. 45 min., High +1 hr. 11 min., Low +0 hr. 53 min., High +0 hr. 1 min., Low +0 hr. 2 min., High +0 hr. 9 min., Low +0 hr. 33 min.,
High *1.07, Low *1.08 High *0.91, Low *0.96 High *0.87, Low *0.96 High *1.36, Low *1.35 High *1.24, Low *1.25 High *1.01, Low *0.97 High *0.85, Low *0.85
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3.2 3.1 2.6 1.9 1.1 0.2 -0.6 -1.2 -1.6 -1.7 -1.5 -1 -0.4 0.2 0.6 0.5 0.1 -0.4 -0.9 -1.1 -1.1 -0.8 -0.3 0.3 1 1.7 2.4 3
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5:08 AM 6:04 AM 7:00 AM 7:54 AM 8:43 AM 9:29 AM 10:13 AM 10:56 AM 11:40 AM 12:24 PM 1:11 PM 2:00 PM 2:54 PM 3:52 PM 4:56 PM 6:03 PM 7:10 PM 8:12 PM 9:08 PM 9:57 PM 10:41 PM 11:22 PM 12:01 AM 12:40 AM 1:19 AM 2:00 AM 2:44 AM 3:31 AM
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M o o n Full Moon
Feb. 7
2.7 2.6 2.2 1.4 0.6 -0.3 -1.1 -1.7 -2 -2 -1.7 -1.1 -0.3 0.5 1.1 1.4 1.2 0.7 0.1 -0.4 -0.6 -0.6 -0.4 -0.1 0.4 1 1.6 2.2
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P h a s e s Last Quarter
Feb. 14 Points East Midwinter 2012
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Find Points East at more than 700 locations in New England MAINE Arundel:The Landing School, Southern Maine Marine Services. Augusta: Mr. Paperback. Bangor: Borders, Book Marc’s, Harbormaster, Young’s Canvas. Bar Harbor: Acadia Information Center, Bar Harbor Yacht Club, Lake and Sea Boatworks. Bass Harbor: Morris Yachts. Bath: Kennebec Tavern & Marina, Maine Maritime Museum. Belfast: Belfast Boatyard, Belfast Chamber of Commerce visitors’ center, Coastwise Realty, Crosby Manor Estates, Harbormaster’s office. Biddeford: Biddeford Pool Y.C., Buffleheads, Rumery’s Boatyard. Blue Hill:, Bar Harbor Bank, Blue Hill Farm Country Inn, Blue Hill Food Co-op, Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Compass Point Realty, Downeast Properties, EBS, Kollegewidgwok Y.C., North Light Books, Rackliffe Pottery, Slaven Realty. Boothbay: Boothbay Mechanics, Boothbay Resort, Cottage Connection. Boothbay Harbor: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, Brown’s Motel, Cap’n Fish’s Inn, Carousel Marina, Gold/Smith Gallery, Grover’s Hardware, Municipal Office, Poole Bros. Hardware, Rocktide Inn, Sherman’s Bookstore, Signal Point Marina, Tugboat Inn. Bremen: Broad Cove Marine. Brewer: B&D Marine, Port Harbor Marine. Bristol: Hanley’s Market. Brooklin: Atlantic Boat Co., Brooklin General Store, Brooklin Boat Yard, Brooklin Inn, Center Harbor Sails, Eric Dow Boatbuilder, Eggemoggin Oceanfront Lodge, WoodenBoat School. Brooksville: Bucks Harbor Market, Bucks Harbor Marine, Bucks Harbor Y.C., Seal Cove Boatyard. Brunswick: Bamforth Automotive, Coastal Marine, H&H Propeller, New Meadows Marina, Paul’s Marina. Bucksport: Bookstacks, EBS Hardware. Calais: EBS Hardware. Camden: Camden Chamber of Commerce, Camden Y.C., French & Brawn, Harbormaster, Owl & Turtle, PJ Willeys, Port Harbor Marine, Waterfront Restaurant, Wayfarer Marine. Cape Porpoise: The Wayfarer. Castine: Castine Realty, Castine Y.C., Four Flags Gift Shop, Maine Maritime Academy, Saltmeadow Properties, The Compass Rose Bookstore and Café. Chebeague Island: Chebeague Island Boat Yard. Cherryfield: EBS Hardware. Columbia: Crossroads Ace Hardware. Cundy’s Harbor: Holbrook’s General Store, Watson’s General Store. Damariscotta: Maine Coast Book Shop, Poole Bros. Hardware, Schooner Landing Restaurant. Deer Isle: Harbor Farm. East Boothbay: East Boothbay General Store, Lobsterman’s Wharf Restaurant, Ocean Point Marina, Paul E. Luke Inc., Spar Shed Marina. Eastport: East Motel, Eastport Chowder House, Moose Island Ma-
62 Points East Midwinter 2012
rine, The Boat School - Husson. Eliot: Great Cove Boat Club, Independent Boat Haulers, Patten’s Yacht Yard. Ellsworth: Branch Pond Marine, EBS Hardware, Riverside Café. Falmouth: Handy Boat, Hallett Canvas & Sails, Portland Yacht Club, The Boathouse, Town Landing Market. Farmingdale: Foggy Bottom Marine. Farmington: Irving’s Restaurant, Mr. Paperback, Reny’s. Freeport: Gritty McDuff’s, True Value Hardware. Georgetown: Robinhood Marine. Gouldsboro: Anderson Marine & Hardware. Hampden: Hamlin’s Marina, McLaughlin Seafood, Watefront Marine. Hancock Pt.: Crocker House Country Inn. Harpswell: Dolphin Restaurant, Finestkind Boatyard, Great Island Boat Yard. Harrington: Tri-Town Marine. Holden: McKay’s RV. Islesboro: Dark Harbor Boat Yard, Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor. Islesford: Little Cranberry Y.C. Jonesport: Jonesport Shipyard. Kennebunk: Kennebunk Beach Improvement Assoc., Landing Store, Seaside Motor Inn. Kennebunkport: Arundel Yacht Club, Bradbury’s Market, Chick’s Marina, Kennebunkport Marina, Maine Yacht Sales. Kittery: Badger’s Island Marina, Cap’n Simeon’s Galley, Frisbee’s Store, Jackson’s Hardware and Marine, Kittery Point Yacht Yard, Port Harbor Marine. Lewiston: Mr. Paperback. Machias: EBS Hardware, H.F. Pinkham & Son, Helen’s Restaurant. Milbridge: H.F. Pinkham & Son. Monhegan Is: Carina House. Mount Desert: John Williams Boat Company North Haven: Calderwood Hall, Eric Hopkins Gallery, JO Brown & Sons, North Haven Giftshop. Northeast Harbor: F.T. Brown Co., Full Belli Deli, Kimball Shop, Mt. Desert CofC,, McGraths, Northeast Harbor Fleet, Pine Tree Market. Northport: Northport Marine Service, Northport Yacht Club. Owls Head: Owls Head Transportation Museum. Peak’s Island: Hannigan’s Island Market. Penobscot: Northern Bay Market. Port Clyde: Port Clyde General Store. Portland: Becky’s Restaurant, Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, Chase Leavitt, Custom Float Services, DiMillo’s Marina, Fortune, Inc., Gilbert’s Chowder House, Gowen Marine, Gritty McDuff’s, Hamilton Marine, Maine Yacht Center, Portland Yacht Services, Ports of Call, Sawyer & Whitten, Vessel Services Inc., West Marine. Raymond: Jordan Bay Marina, Panther Run Marina. Rockland: Back Cove Yachts, E.L.Spear, Eric Hopkins Gallery, Gemini Marine Canvas, Hamilton Marine, Harbormaster, Johanson Boatworks, Journey’s End Marina, Knight Marine Service, Landings Restaurant, Maine Lighthouse Museum, North End Shipyard Schooners, Ocean Pursuits, Pope Sails, Reading Corner, Rockland Ferry, Sawyer & Whitten, The Apprenticeshop. Rockport: Bohndell Sails, Cottage Connection, Harbormaster, Market Basket, Rockport Boat Club.
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Round Pond: Cabadetis Boat Club, King Row Market. Saco: Lobster Claw Restaurant, Marston’s Marina, Saco Bay Tackle, Saco Yacht Club. Sarentville: El El Frijoles. St. George: Harbormaster Scarborough: Seal Harbor Y.C. Seal Harbor: Seal Harbor Yacht Club Searsport: Hamilton Marine. South Bristol: Bittersweet Landing Boatyard, Coveside Marine, Gamage Shipyard, Harborside Café, Osier’s Wharf. South Freeport: Brewer’s South Freeport Marine, Casco Bay Yacht Exchange, DiMillo’s South Freeport, Harraseeket Y.C., Strouts Point Wharf Co., Waterman Marine. South Harpswell: Dolphin Marina, Finestkind Boatyard, Ship to Shore Store South Portland: Aspasia Marina, Centerboard Yacht Club, Joe’s Boathouse Restaurant, Port Harbor Marine, Reo Marine, Salt Water Grille, South Port Marine, Sunset Marina. Southwest Harbor: Acadia Sails, Great Harbor Marina, Hamilton Marine, Hinckley Yacht Charters, MDI Community Sailing Center, Pettegrow’s, Sawyer’s Market, Southwest Harbor-Tremont CofC, West Marine, Wilbur Yachts. Spruce Head: Spruce Head Marine. Stockton Springs: Russell’s Marine. Stonington: Billings Diesel & Marine, Fisherman’s Friend, Inn on the Harbor, Island Fishing Gear & Auto Parts, Lily’s Café, Shepard’s Select Properties. Sullivan: Flanders Bay Boats. Sunset: Deer Isle Y.C. Surry: Wesmac. Swan’s Island: Carrying Place Market Tenants Harbor: Cod End Store and Marina, East Wind Inn, Pond House Gallery and Framing, Tenants Harbor General Store. Thomaston: Jeff’s Marine, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Slipway. Turner: Youly’s Restaurant. Vinalhaven: Jaret & Cohn Island Group, Vinal’s Newsstand, Vinalhaven Store. Waldoboro: Stetson & Pinkham. Wells: Lighthouse Depot, Webhannet River Boat Yard. West Boothbay Harbor: Blake’s Boatyard. West Southport: Boothbay Region Boatyard, Southport General Store. Windham: Richardson’s Boat Yard. Winter Harbor: Winter Harbor 5 & 10. Winterport: Winterport Marine. Wiscasset: Market Place Café, Wiscasset Yacht Club. Woolwich: BFC Marine, Scandia Yacht Sales, Shelter Institute. Yarmouth: Bayview Rigging & Sails, East Coast Yacht Sales, Landing Boat Supply, Maine Sailing Partners, Royal River Boatyard, Royal River Grillehouse, Yankee Marina & Boatyard, Yarmouth Boatyard. York: Agamenticus Yacht Club, Stage Neck Inn, Woods to Goods, York Harbor Marine Service. NEW HAMPSHIRE Dover: Dover Marine. Dover Point: Little Bay Marina.
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East Rochester: Surfside Boats. Gilford: Fay’s Boat Yard, Winnipesaukee Yacht Club. Greenland: Sailmaking Support Systems. Hampton: Hampton Harbor State Marina, Hampton River Boat Club. Manchester: Massabesic Yacht Club, Sandy’s Variety. Milton: Ray’s Marina & RV Sales. New Castle: Kittery Point Yacht Club, Portsmouth Yacht Club, Wentworth-By-The-Sea Marina. Newington: Great Bay Marine, Portsmouth: New England Marine and Industrial, West Marine. Seabrook: West Marine. Tuftonboro: Tuftonboro General Store. MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury: Larry’s Marina, Lowell’s Boat Shop, Withum Sailmakers Barnstable: Coast Guard Heritage Museum at the Trayser, Millway Marina. Beverly: Al’s Bait & Tackle, Bartlett Boat Service, Beverly Point Marina, Jubilee Yacht Club. Boston: Boston Harbor Islands Moorings, Boston Sailing Center, Boston Yacht Haven, Columbia Yacht Club, The Marina at Rowes Wharf, Waterboat Marina. Bourne: Taylor’s Point Marina Braintree: West Marine. Buzzards Bay: Dick’s Marine, Onset Bay Marina. Cataumet: Kingman Marine, Parker’s Boat Yard. Charlestown: Constitution Marina, Shipyard Quarters Marina. Chatham: Ryders Cove Marina, Stage Harbor Marine. Chelsea: The Marina at Admiral’s Hill. Cohasset: Cohasset Y.C. Cotuit: Peck’s Boats. Cuttyhunk: Cuttyhunk Town Marina. Danvers: Danversport Yacht Club, Liberty Marina, West Marine. Dedham: West Marine. Dighton: Shaw’s Boat Yard. Dorchester: Savin Hill Yacht Club. East Boston: Boston Bay Marina, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Orient Heights Yacht Club, Quarterdeck Marina. East Dennis: Dennis Yacht Club, North Side Marina. Edgartown: Boat Safe Martha’s Vineyard, Edgartown Moorings, Edgartown Yacht Club, Harborside Inn. Essex: Flying Dragon Antiques, Perkins Marine. Fairhaven: Fairhaven Shipyard, West Marine. Falmouth: East Marine, Falmouth Harbor Town Marina, Falmouth Marine, MacDougall’s Cape Cod Marine Service, West Marine. Gloucester: Beacon Marine Basin, Brown’s Yacht Yard, Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, Enos Marine, Three Lanterns Ship Supply. Green Harbor: Green Harbor Marina, Taylor Marine. Harwich Port: Allen Harbor Marine Service, Cranberry Liquors, Saquatucket Municipal Marina. Hingham: 3A Marine Sales, Eastern Yacht Sales, Hingham Shipyard Marinas, Hingham Yacht Club. Hyannis: Hyannis Marina, West Marine. Ipswich: Ipswich Bay Yacht Club. Manchester: Manchester Marine, Manchester Yacht Club. Marblehead: Boston Yacht Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, Eastern Yacht Club, Lynn Marine Supply Co., Marblehead Yacht Club, The
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Forepeak, West Marine. Marion: Barden’s Boat Yard, Beverly Yacht Club, Burr Bros. Boats, Harding Sails. Marston Mills: Prince’s Cove Marina. Mattapoisett: Mattapoisett Boatyard. Nantucket: Glyns Marine, Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket Y.C., Town Pier Marina. New Bedford: Bayline Boatyard and Transportation, C.E. Beckman, Cutty Hunk Launch, Hercules Fishing Gear, Lyndon’s, Niemiec Marine, New Bedford Visitors Center, Pope’s Island Marina, SK Marine Electronics, Skip’s Marine, West Marine. Newburyport: American Yacht Club, Merri-Mar Yacht Basin, Newburyport Boat Basin, Newburyport Harbor Marina, Newburyport Yacht Club, North End Boat Club, The Boatworks, Windward Yacht Yard. North Falmouth: Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina. North Weymouth: Tern Harbor Marina. Oak Bluffs: Dockside Marketplace. Onset: Point Independence Yacht Club. Orleans: Nauset Marine. Osterville: Crosby Yacht Yard, Oyster Harbors Marine Service. Plymouth: Brewer’s Plymouth Marine, Plymouth Yacht Club, West Marine. Provincetown: Harbormaster. Quincy: Captain’s Cove Marina, Marina Bay, Nonna’s Kitchen, POSH, Squantum Yacht Club, Wollaston Yacht Club. Salem: Brewer’s Hawthorne Cove Marina, Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard, H&H Propeller Shop, Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club, Pickering Wharf Marina, Salem Water Taxi, Winter Island Yacht Yard. Salisbury: Bridge Marina, Cross Roads Bait & Tackle, Withum Sailmakers. Sandwich: Sandwich Marina, Sandwich Ship Supply. Scituate: A to Z Boatworks, Cole Parkway Municipal Marina, Front Street Book Shop, J-Way Enterprises, Satuit Boat Club, Scituate Harbor Marina, Scituate Harbor Y.C. Seekonk: E&B Marine, West Marine. Somerset: Auclair’s Market. South Dartmouth: Cape Yachts, Davis & Tripp Boatyard, Doyle Sails, New Bedford Y.C., New Wave Yachts. Vineyard Haven: Owen Park Town Dock, Vineyard Haven Marina. Watertown: Watertown Yacht Club. Wareham: Zecco Marine. Wellfleet: Bay Sails Marine, Town of Wellfleet Marina, Wellfleet Marine Corp. West Barnstable: Northside Village Liquor Store. West Dennis: Bass River Marina. Westport: F.L.Tripp & Sons, Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures, Westport Marine, Westport Y.C. Weymouth: Monahan’s Marine. Winthrop: Cottage Park Y.C., Cove Convenience, Crystal Cove Marina, Pleasant Point Y.C., Winthrop Book Depot, Winthrop Lodge of Elks, Winthrop Y.C. Woburn: E&B Marine, West Marine. Woods Hole: Woods Hole Marina. Yarmouth: Arborvitae Woodworking.
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RHODE ISLAND Barrington: Barrington Y.C., Brewer Cove Haven Marina, Lavin’s Marina, Stanley’s Boat Yard, Striper Marina. Block Island: Ballard’s Inn, Block Island Boat Basin, Block Island Marina, Champlin’s, Payne’s New Harbor Dock. Bristol: Aidan’s Irish Pub, All Paint, Bristol Bagel Works, Bristol Marine, Bristol Yacht Club, Hall Spars & Rigging, Herreshoff Marine Museum, Jamestown Distributors, Quantum Thurston Sails, Superior Marine. Central Falls: Twin City Marine. Charlestown: Ocean House Marina. Cranston: Port Edgewood Marina, Rhode Island Yacht Club. East Greenwich: Anderson’s Ski & Dive Center, East Greenwich Yacht Club, Norton’s Shipyard & Marina, West Marine. East Providence: East Providence Yacht Club. Jamestown: Conanicut Marine Supply, Dutch Harbor Boatyard.. Middletown: West Marine Narragansett: Buster Krabs, West Marine. Newport: Brewer Street Boatworks, Casey’s Marina, Goat Island Marina, IYRS, Museum of Yachting, New York Yacht Club, Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina, Newport Nautical Supply, Newport Visitor Information Center, Newport Yacht Club, NV-Charts, Old Port Marine Services, Sail Newport, Seamen’s Church Institute, Starbucks, Team One, The Newport Shipyard, West Wind Marina. North Kingstown: Allen Harbor Marina, Johnson’s Boatyard, RI Mooring Services. Portsmouth: Brewer Sakonnet Marina, East Passage Yachting Center, Eastern Yacht Sales, Hinckley Yacht Services, Ship’s Store and Rigging, The Melville Grill. Riverside: Bullock’s Cove Marina. Tiverton: Don’s Marine, Life Raft & Survival Equipment, Ocean Options, Quality Yacht Services, Standish Boat Yard. Wakefield: Point Jude Boats, Point Judith Marina, Point Judith Yacht Club, Point View Marina, Ram Point Marina, Silver Spring Marine, Snug Harbor Marine, Stone Cove Marina. Warren: Country Club Laundry, Warren River Boatworks. Warwick: Apponaug Harbor Marina, Brewer Yacht Yard at Cowesett, Greenwich Bay Marina, Pettis Boat Yard, Ray’s Bait Shop, Warwick Cove Marina. Wickford: Brewer Wickford Cove Marina, Johnson’s Boatyard, Marine Consignment of Wickford, Pleasant Street Wharf, Wickford Marina, Wickford Shipyard, Wickford Yacht Club. CONNECTICUT Branford: Birbarie Marine, Branford River Marina, Branford Yacht Club, Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina, Dutch Wharf Boat Yard, Indian Neck Yacht Club, Pine Orchard Yacht Club, West Marine. Byram: Byram Town Marina. Chester: Castle Marina, Chester Marina, Hays Haven Marina, Middlesex Yacht Club. Clinton: Cedar Island Marina, Connecticut Marine One, Harborside Marina, Old Harbor Marina, Port Clinton Marina, Riverside Basin Marina, West Marine. Cos Cob: Palmer Point Marina. Darien: E&B Marine, Noroton Yacht Club. Deep River: Brewer Deep River Marina. East Haddam: Andrews Marina
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East Norwalk: Rex Marine. Essex: Brewer Dauntless Shipyard, Boatique, Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex Island Marina, Essex Yacht Club. Fairfield: J. Russell Jinishian Gallery. Farmington: Pattaconk Yacht Club. Greenwich: Beacon Point Marine, Indian Harbor Yacht Club. Groton: Pine Island Marina, Shennecossett Yacht Club, Thames View Marina. Guilford: Brown’s Boat Yard, Guilford Boat Yard, Harbormaster. Lyme: Cove Landing Marine. Madison: East River Marine. Milford: Flagship Marina, Milford Boat Works, Milford Landing, Milford Yacht Club, Port Milford, Spencer’s Marina. Mystic: Brewer Yacht Yard, Fort Rachel Marina, Gwenmor Marina, Mason Island Yacht Club, Mystic Point Marina, Mystic River Yacht Club, Mystic Seaport Museum Store, Mystic Shipyard, West Marine. New Haven: City Point Yacht Club, Fairclough Sails, Oyster Point Marina. New London: Crocker’s Boatyard, Ferry Slip Dockominium Assoc., Hellier Yacht Sales, Thames Shipyard and Ferry, Thames Yacht Club, Thamesport Marina, West Marine. Niantic: Boats Inc., Mago Pt. Marina, Marine Consignment of Mystic, Port Niantic Marina, Three Belles Marina. Noank: Brower’s Cove Marina, Hood Sails, Noank Village Boatyard, Palmers Cove Marina, Ram Island Yacht Club, Spicer’s. Norwalk: Norwest Marine, Rex Marine, Total Marine, West Marine. Norwich: The Marina at American Wharf. Old Lyme: Old Lyme Marina. Old Saybrook: Brewer’s Ferry Point Marina, Harbor Hill Marina & Inn, Harbor One Marina, Island Cove Marina, Oak Leaf Marina, Ocean Performance, Ragged Rock Marina, Saybrook Point Marina, West Marine. Portland: J & S Marine Services, Yankee Boat Yard & Marina. Riverside: Riverside Yacht Club. Rowayton: All Seasons Marina, Wilson Cove Marina. South Norwalk: Norwalk Yacht Club, Rex Marine Center, Surfside 3 Marina. Stamford: Czescik Marina, Halloween Yacht Club, Hathaway Reiser Rigging, Landfall Navigation, Ponas Yacht Club, Stamford Landing Marina, Stamford Yacht Club, West Marine. Stonington: Dodson Boat Yard, Dog Watch Café, Madwanuck Yacht Club, Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. Stratford: Brewer Stratford Marina, West Marine. Waterford: Defender Industries. Westbrook: Atlantic Outboard, Brewer Pilots Point Marina, Pier 76 Marina, Sound Boatworks. West Haven: West Cove Marina. Westport: Cedar Point Yacht Club. NEW YORK Mamaroneck: McMichael Yacht Yard New York: New York Nautical Ossining: Shattemuc Yacht Club Sag Harbor: Sag Harbor Yacht Club. West Islip: West Marine.
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Joseph T. Werbinski 74, West Warwick, R.I.
The former Warwick Fire Department battalion chief died unexpectedly on Friday while on a cruise with his wife in California. He was the husband of Eleonore T. (Kalter) Werbinski, to whom he’d been married for 52 years, and with whom he enjoyed sailing, skiing, and international travel. He was an avid skier and was a ski instructor at Sunday River, Maine. Joe was an active member of the Quonset Davisville Navy Yacht Club and was recognized in 2010 as Skipper of the Year.
Robert Burnett 71, Greenville, N.C.
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Richard died on Nov. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was a prolific author, who published a book and over 100 articles, and a nautical researcher and expert on sailing speed and performance, founding the Sail Performance Center. He served as a consultant to ocean racers and boat designers, and as the sailing record keeper for the Guinness Book of World Records. He also worked as an oceanographer with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Natural Resources. He also enjoyed sports cars, roller-coasters, math, computers, music and anything to do with the ocean.
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The goddess Athena arranged for the cruisers to speedily arrive at Matinicus Island, where the sacred arts of healing would be needed that afternoon.
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and your attics, begin getting provisions ready for your cruises: the wine in bottles, the bread in bags, the ice in 10-pound blocks. Put all the tackle on your boats they usually carry, shake out your sails, and set your course Downeast.” The cruisers took heart. They brought their stores on board. Athena and Aeolus sent them a fair wind from the southwest that whistled over the deep-blue waves. As dawn rose from her couch, the cruisers released their mooring pendants, caught hold of their lines and hoisted their white sails aloft. The sails bellied out with the wind, 15 boats flew through the deepblue water, and the foam hissed against their bows. They thanked the immortal gods that are from everlasting, and the boats sped on their way for a perilous voyage of 14 days. All day they sailed, and as the sun was sinking from its zenith towards the pointed firs, the cruisers arrived at the Boothbay Region Boatyard, furled their linen sails, picked up moorings, and dinghied ashore with editor@pointseast.com
their food and drink offerings. Six picnic tables were waiting for them at the shrine, and a large fire was burning upon the grill. And there they feasted, and drank, and took courage for the voyage ahead. The next day, as the child of the morning, rosy-fingered dawn appeared, they cast off their mooring pendants and motored through the Southport Bridge. The laggards were bound for the safety of Tenant’s Harbor, but the early-risers headed for Matinicus Island, home of the orange-billed puffin, self-reliant lobstermen, and a tribe of one-eyed cyclops. The cyclops neither plant nor plow, but rely on providence to supply their needs. The meadow on their island comes down to the shore, where there is a good harbor and springs of water. The most fearsome of the cyclops, Polyphemos, is an outlaw who cares nothing for the gods, but lives in a cave on the seashore and tears men limb from limb and eats them like a lion in the wilderness. The goddess Athena arranged for the cruisers to arrive speedily at Matinicus Island, where she knew that one of their number, skilled in the sacred arts of healing, would be needed that very afternoon. Just as the lobstermen were bringing the cruisers lobsters from the deep for dinner, word came that a plane had crashed into the sea outside the harbor. The cyclops Polyphemos had grabbed it, and was dunking the four passengers into the frigid waters in order to claim
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and came out twice daily bag of winds. with the tides to play with The williwaws boats like tops, spinning roared down from the them in circles and twistmountaintops and ing their anchor lines spun them round and around their keels and round like thistlerudders. down and drove them As the sun set yellow up to Somesville. over the Camden Hills, one There they survived of the mariners discovered on the hospitality of the tricks which the strangers, latching whirlpool Charybdis had onto their moorings played on his craft and until suppertime, summoned three others to when the winds help. Cleverly, he directed calmed and they Photo by David Gooch were able to row them to use their dinghies as tugboats and spin his The harbors of Eggemoggin Reach provided cisterns of ever-flowtheir faithful hunting craft round in the opposite ing water, clear and plentiful for washing clothes and bathing. dogs, Argos and direction and so was freed. Venus, ashore for reThen all the mariners, save two, fled Charybdis and lief. They spent the star-studded night on the moorings anchored instead in Carver Cove, where there was a as well. dead calm, above the waters and below. The next day, the winds were fair and warm again, The fourth day, the early risers again set off with the and sped them back to Northeast Harbor. Their fellows rosy-fingered dawn, heading east toward Winter Har- wept for joy and cried aloud at being reunited with bor. The winds smiled upon them that day, blowing them. By bus, the cruisers traveled inward to the Jorwarm and fair, but the next day, when they turned to- dan Pond House, the land of the Lotus Eaters. The peoward home, Poseidon grabbed his trident, stirred it ple there live on a food that comes from a kind of round in the sea, and roused the rage of every wind flower which they call a popover. that blows, and a tremendous sea got up. The cruisers The Lotus Eaters did the cruisers no hurt, but gave were hard put to beat into the wind and waves to them to eat of the popover, which was so delicious that Northeast Harbor. Guided by Athena, they reefed their those who ate of it left off caring about home, and billowing sails and hugged the rugged coast. Poseidon never wanted to go back, but were for staying and exhausted them, but they all made it into Northeast munching with the Lotus Eaters, without thinking Harbor and rejoiced to rejoin their companions. further of their return. It was only the fact that the Friday, the sun god Helios decided to test their met- mooring fees in Northeast Harbor were going up the tle, and sent his rays to beat mercilessly upon the sea next day to $40 that compelled the cruisers to leave. and land, raising the temperature to 100 degrees. The The next day, the cruisers set off for the Eggemoggin mariners lay in their bunks below and nearly melted. Reach, at the north end of which lies Buck Harbor, Near sunset they rose from their bunks and dinghied with cisterns of ever-flowing water, clear and plentiful ashore for ice-cold libations under the blue-and-white for washing clothes and bathing. The cruisers took tents at Morris Yachts. There, they forgot the heat of their laundry ashore and trod on it and lay it out in the day, for there is nothing better or more delightful the sun to dry. Then they stripped and bathed themthan when a whole people make merry together, while selves in the outdoor showers, with the wooden doors the table is loaded with bread and cheese and wine. closed for modesty, and anointed their bodies with oil. This is indeed as fair a sight as a person can see. The Sirens were holding a concert there that night. The next day the wiser mariners consulted Hermes, Having been warned that the music of the steel band messenger of the gods, who brought them a message was most beautiful, and would warble them to death from NOAA with portents of foul winds. They stayed with its sweetness, so they would never leave or see snug in their berths at Northeast Harbor, venturing home again, they stopped their ears up with wax. Even forth only to gaze at the vast asssortment of wares of- so, some of them began to dance, and their comrades fered by the merchants in the Harbor of the Bar. Four lashed their hands and feet to the masts to prevent other mariners, with more energy than caution, set them from leaping overboard and thus being lost. sail for Somes Sound, in the direction of the Great When rosy-fingered dawn arose the next day, Athena Bear. While skillfully guiding their boats in that direc- looked on the heroes with compassion for all their suftion by means of their rudders, they were struck by ferings and sent a favorable wind to take them to williwaws from the west, let loose by Aeolus from the Belfast, and the next day sent both the wind and tide 72 Points East Midwinter 2012
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to carry them to Rockland, and the day after that, sent fair weather that they might anchor for the night in Maplejuice Cove and raft their boats together for a feast. Thence they headed for the harbor of Sebasco, where Circe lives, the great and cunning goddess. Her house is round, and built of cut stones, on a site that can be seen from afar. Circe was singing most beautifully as she churned ice cream, making flavors so delicious as no one but a goddess could make. The crews first entered the health club and took showers, to wash the salt and tire and stiffness out of their limbs. Then they anointed themselves with lotion and put on clean clothes, and the enchantress Circe came and set them at tables. She served them ice cream, and they turned into pigs, head, hair and all, except they all had their minds and desired to go back to their ships, and cried piteously because they could not. Then appeared Hermes with his golden wand, and dug a herb of great virtue from the ground and gave it to them, and returned to Mount Olympus. With the herb, the pigs became people again, younger than they were before, and taller and better looking. Circe wanted them to stay and get between the sheets with her, but the mariners remembered their desire to go back home, and at dawn they boarded their ships and put up their sails and the sails were full and they held
their course over the sea, past Taurus the White Bull and on to the Monument. Thence they had one last peril to confront, the Wandering Rocks of Scylla, which are just west of Mark Island at the entrance to Casco Bay. The Wandering Rocks are fearsome ledges, marked by red-and-green cans, but under the waves the rocks reach out to grab mariners, especially when the tide is running strong through Eagle Island. The Wandering Rocks pounce and snatch poor panting creatures and munch them up within sight of home. Having been warned by the cunning goddess Circe, the heroes sped through the Wandering Rocks at slack tide, when the rocks were weakest, then turned and tacked into the southwest wind, and finally reached the noble island of Clapboard, behind which they took down their billowing sails and moored their boats and gave thanks to Athena, the companion of heroes, for bringing them safely back to hearth and home. Susan and Clifford Gilpin live in Falmouth, Maine, with their chocolate poodle Oliver. They have sailed their boat, Puffin, along the coast of Maine for the past 15 summers. In the winter, they like to read sea stories. The translation of “The Odyssey” used for this modernday version is by Samuel Butler, copyrighted in 1944 and published for the Classics Club by Walter J. Black, Roslyn, N.Y.
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43’ Albin Pleasure Trawler, 1988
Powered by twin 1988 Cummins 5.9B diesel engines. This boat has been well maintained by its current owner. Galley done in teak joinerery with teak and holly soles. Master suite is aft with large berth and private head with enclosed shower tub. The saloon and dinette area are mid level as is the weather helm. Second head and split berth for guests. Great boat for cruising or living aboard. Electronics include VHF radio, Raymarine depth finder, auto pilot, compass, Furuno radar. Also has a Westerbeke generator.
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50' Wesmac Exceptional Cruiser/Liveaboard Traditional Herreshoff-style custom interior.
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Specializing in Downeast Vessels, Trawlers & Cruising Sailboats. Twin Cummins QSM-11 580 hp, twin Hamilton jets, lots of extras. Asking $950,000. Additional photos on website.
38' SABRE MK II 1988, $115,500
28' LEGACY EXPRESS, 2003, $94,500
Three 42' Custom Wesmacs with extensive extras Custom finished flybridge cruiser, 800 HP Cat, Onan Genset, live aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $500,000 Custom Cruiser, twin Yanmar 420 HP, twin Hamilton jets, bow thruster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $460,000
38' CALIBER SLOOP, 1991, $119,000
40' DYER FB, '01 T.YANMAR DSLS, NOW $98,500
Custom Flybridge Cruiser, 800 HP Cat . . . . . . . . .Asking $690,000 24' Robalo Boat-R240 with twin Yamaha 150 OB . . . . . .Call for details 22' Sisu fiberglass w/trailer, 2001 Yamaha v4 130 . . . . .Asking $34,500
Buyers must see these boats at our shop or on-line! 34' SEASPRITE CUSTOM SLOOP, 1979, $39,500
36' GRAND BANKS (3) 1982, FROM $98,500
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Stanley 39 $325,000 Stanley 38 285,000 Somes Sound 26 70,000 Webbers Cove 24 69,000 Duffy 26 69,900 Bunker & Ellis 49,500 Custom Steel Tug 35,000 North Coast 23 35,000
Whistler 32 $55,000 Bridges Point 24 42,000 Tartan 30 12,500 15’ Gotts Isl. Peapod 9,900
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26’ Leisure Cat '00
33,500
16’ SportCraft (no engine) & trailer $1,500
30’ Mainship Pilot 30 '99
69,500
34’ Luhrs 3400 '90
39,500
20’ Grady White 204C Weekender
7,400
20’ Shamrock w/trailer '96
15,000
36’ Ally Built Lobster Boat '73
24’ Eastern '03 w/trailer
26,500
38’ Sea Ray Aft Cabin '89
24.5’ Rosborough RF 246 '88
37,750
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9,995 39,900
25’ Dusky Marine twin Suzuki 150's & trailer '11 115,000
29’ Huges '70 33’ Carter '72
$5,000 16,999
25’ Pro-line 251WA '99
23,995
34’Tartan '71 w/diesel engine
29,000
25’ Pro-line 25 walkaround '04
30,900
40’Ta Shing Baba '84
125,000
Mercury engines and Mercury Inflatables in stock. Certified Mercury technicians. Storage, dockage, Ship’s Store, and a full service marina.
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40’ Transpac Eagle – Trawler 1999 $259,000
1987 38' Bertram Convertible Mark III $89,900
2004 Albin 28 $95,000
POWER 21' Sea Swirl Striper 2100, ‘99 $11,800
35' 7” Carver 36 Aft Cabin, ’89 $49,000
22' Scout 222 Abaco, ’08
59,500
36' Gulf Star Trawler w/new diesels
22' Castine Cruiser, ’04
20,000
37' Silverton 37 Convertible, ’89 42,500
24' Grady White Ocean Pro 24 with trailer, ’86 11,500 24' SeaRay Sundancer 240, ’02
19,999
28' Grady White 282 Sailfish, ’05 89,900
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28’ Shannon – immaculate 36’ Cape Dory Cutter 2 from 38’ Hunter 380 – 2001 40’ Nordic Sloop – New to Market
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$10,000
22' Cal w/trailer, ’80
5,000
28' Bayliner 2859 Super Class ‘95 16,000
27' Hunter 27, ’81
10,500
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28' Sabre Sloop, ’76
20,000
38,500
29' Ericson Tall Rig, ’76
5,000
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Tidewater Center Consoles are made for long weekends of fishing or just having fun with the family cruising. An 18 footer that feels much bigger with a very dry ride running 40 mph.
Tidewater 180CC LOA 17'8" ● Beam 7'9" ● Draft 10" ● Fuel Cap. 40 gal. ● Max HP 115
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Bristol Harbor 21CC LOA 21'3 5/8" ● Beam 8'5" Draft 14" ● Weight (dry) 2,575 lbs.
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36’ by Henry Barnes $37,600
33’ Beneteau 331 2004 $89,000
30’ Frers 1987 $31,900 - FAST
22’ Pulsifer Hampton ‘00 $25,900
Motor 22’ Sisu Hardtop, 1991 $13,995 22’ Pulsifer Hampton Launch $19 to $27k 23’ Grady White Gulfstream ’02 $33,900 24’ Pursuit 2460 203hr 1996 $22,900 26’ Bertram 264 & trailer make an offer 27’ Sam Devlin Surf Scoter, ’05 $98,500 29’ Blackfin Combi, Tower ’96 $53,900 29’ Shannon Brendon Express ’88 $29,900 30’ Fred Larrabee Flushdeck ’52 $29,900 30’ Grady White Marlin ’08 $148,500 30’ Cape Classic Flybridge ’04 $145,000 46’ Yankee – Hermit Island Tour boat 50’ Sea Ray Sundancer, 2005 $329,000 The view is better from the deck of your boat.
Sail 20’ Flicka PSC 1981 $24,000 23’ Hunter Sloop ’83 offers 24’ Eastward Ho ’74/75 $10–14k 28’ Sabre Sloop ’78 coming soon 29’ LM28 (Scanyacht) ’85 $29,750 29’ C&C 1984 $26,900 30’ Pearson Sloop ’72 - nice $9,500 34’ Sabre Mark I, 1983 $39,900 35’ Ta Shing Baba – coming soon 35’ Pearson CB, 1971 $29,900 35’ J White/Swift Cutter $109,000 42’ Hunter Passage, ’91 $120,500 See all the details at our website
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12’ Beetle Cats Two wooden Beetle Cat sailboats are available at Eric Dow Boat Shop. Both have been partially restored and need finish work. Call Eric at 359-2277. www.dowboats.com
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12’ Skiff from Compass Project This Bevin’s Skiff was built by the Alternative Learning group from Wescott Junior High School. Length: 12 ft. Width: 4.5 ft. Weight: 120 lbs. $1,750 (plus tax). 207-774-0682. info@compassproject.org 14’3 Extended Catspaw Dinghy Plank on frame construction, in excellent condition. Rows, sails, and motors well. Call Eric @ 3592277. www.dowboats.com 15’ Wooden Peapod In nearly new condition. Two pairs of oars, complete sprit sail rig, ready for the season. Call Eric @ 359-2277. www.dowboats.com 16’ Haven 12-1/2 Classic Haven 12-1/2’s built with experienced craftsmenship for pure sailing pleasure. Call Eric to discuss your color choice and delivery date. Eric Dow Boat Shop, Brooklin, Maine 207-3592277. www.dowboats.com
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18’9 Drascombe Lugger Drascombe Lugger with tan bark sails. Includes outboard and trailer. Located in Maine. $6,950. Email or call Alan, 207-6335341. alan@winterisland.com
19’4” Noman’s Land Boat MIRTH built by Joel White & Arno Day in 1961 to drawings taken from original boat of the 1890s. Seaworthy, roomy & trailerable, drawing only 16î w/centerboard raised. Boomed sails are self-tending. Near perfect condition. Located in Brooklin. $11,000. 207-359-8593. maynardbray@gmail.com
19’ Cape Dory Typhoon, 1976 Great condition and a good winter project. Safe and easy to sail. Sleeps two. Sails, cushions (cockpit and cabin), anchor, stern mount for 4hp reconditioned Johnson motor. Needs bottom paint and bright work refinished. On cradle in Chaters Boatyard across from Subway in Camden, ME. $4000. 207-236-3151. ames@dearauntpolly.com 22’ Cal, 1980 With trailer, $5,000. 207-7993600. www.theyachtconnection.com tyc@southportmarine.com
22’ Marshall Sloop, 1993 Yanmar 20hp diesel, CNG stove, dodger, cockpit awning. April 2011 survey available. Sailed June to Sept. 2011. She is ready to go. $39,500. Call 603-3878712. Boat is at Great Bay Marine.
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San Francisco Super Pelican 23’, 2010. 23’ x 8’ x 30” w/ centerboard down, new 5hp 4 stroke Merc OB, new sails, custom interior, Dickinson solid fuel heater, lots of equipment, galv. trailer, mast stows on deck for road trips. $9500. Jonesport Shipyard, 207-497-2701. www.jonesportshipyard.com 24’ Bridges Point, 1989 A cuddy cabin version of the popular Bridges Point 24. Roomy cockpit and a unique interior layout. New diesel in 2007. A lovely boat to sail. $42,000. 207-244-7854. billw@jwboatco.com
26’ Ericson, 1984 E26 III. $13,900. Moving up to or down from. It is a good move. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com 27’ Catalina Sloop, 1985 Nice example of this popular small cruiser. Well equiped and cared for. $14,900. 207-7993600. www.theyachtconnection.com
34’ Jeanneau Sloop, 1985 Sunrise. 2 cabins in largest interior. $41,000. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com
ery and varnished spars. New Beta diesel. A sailor’s cruising boat. Contact Islesboro Marine Enterprises, Islesboro, Maine. 207-734-6433.
34’ Tartan, 1971 With diesel engine. $29,000. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com
35’ Hinckley Pilot 35, 1964 A wonderful Pilot 35 that received good care over the years. Her hull is dark blue AwlGrip paint, and her decks are white with gray non-skid. All exterior teak is professionally varnished and in good condition. Her interior is quite original, and has a 5 berth layout with the pilot berth to port. Propane stove, 1991 Westerbeke diesel, and radar are just a few of her recent systems. $62,500. Call 207-371-2343. www.robinhoodmarinecenter.co m
35’ Hinckley Pilot, 1967 This boat has been recently awlgripped, new toe rails; all kinds of updates through the years. Yard maintained, Westerbeke diesel; new sails including a main, 2 Jennies, 1 working jib, roller furling & spinnaker. Boat has 6 berths; very nicely laid-out interior. Stored inside winters. A must-see boat. $95,000. Call Al Strout at Finestkind Boatyard: 207-833-6885 or 207-890-2693. www.fyby.com sales@fkby.com
29’ LM Pilothouse Sloop, 1985 LM 28 from Denmark. Two steer stations. Volvo sail drive. $37,600. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com 24’ C&C Sailboat, 1977 Priced to sell. $6,000. Nicely maintained. Everything you need for a day sail or overnight. Call John at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602. Email john@yorkharbormarine.com
24’ Bluenose Sloop Professionally restored traditional wooden racing class sloop built in Nova Scotia. Custom trailer and 4 sails. $25,000. See website for details. 207-6772024. www.pemaquidmarine.com 26’ Ranger 26, 1974 In very good condition with 5 sails, roller furler. No outboard. $2000 firm. 207-223-8885 or email info@winterportmarine.com
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30’ Island Packet 27, 1988 Cutter, 30’x10.5’x3.67’, full keel, 6’ 2 headroom. Easy single handler. Engine hours 554. Selling Price: $35,900. www.jonesportshipyard.com info@jonesportshipyard.com 30’ Pearson 303, 1986 Excellent condition, 16hp Yanmar 2GMF20 diesel inboard, Raymarine auto- pilot control head and computer and fluxgate compass new in 2010, Garmin 230 GPS chartplotter, Furuno 1621 radar. Too many extras to list. $26,000. Call Al Strout at Finestkind Boatyard: 207-8336885 or 207-890-2693. www.fkby.com sales@fkby.com
35’ Sloop, 1936 Pleiades Built in 1936 at the A.H. Kin yard in Hong Kong to a Ross design. Beam 8’6, draught 6’2, displacement 8 tons. Teak planking on iroco frames, teak decks, varnished mahogany deck join-
36’ Cheoy Lee, 1969 Price reduced. Nice older live aboard, 1 main, 2 head sails, older elc, galley, head, nav station, anchor windless, 2 cyl. Volvo, sleeps 5, older boat in good shape. $20,000. Call Al Strout at Finestkind Boatyard: 207-833-6885 or 207-890-2693. www.fkby.com sales@fkby.com 36’ Pearson 367 Cutter, 1982 A very well maintained example of the rare Pearson 367 Cutter. This model Pearson was based on the P-365 but has a deeper keel and taller, cutter rig. Making NASHAWENA even more rare
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17’ Sunbird Corsair, 1994 with very nice trailer. Add an outboard and a little cosmetic work for a great little runabout. $1100. 207-223-8885. 42’ Hunter Passage, 1991 Center Cockpit. Could be a live aboard. $120,500. Call 207-8990909. www.boatinginmaine.com
36’ Herreshoff Ketch, 1986 Nereia, L. Francis Herreshoff Ketch. Well maintained. Single owner. Mahogany on oak frames. Bronze fastened. Westerbeke 40 diesel. Clark sails. Wooden dinghy included. In water Branford Conn. $39,500. 203-481-4160. jfelicity19@sbcglobal.net 37’ C&C, 1983 A well equipped C&C 37 in great condition. Rare bulkhead mounted table. Good crusing and racing equipment. Seller anxious for a sale. $49,000. Call 207-371-2343. www.robinhoodmarinecenter.co m 38’ Caliber Sloop, 1991 2 staterooms. Rugged, high quality offshore cruiser. Reduced to $110,000. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com
POWER 16’ Lund Laker, 2002 With a 40hp Honda and a trailer. $7,700 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com
16’ Lumber Yard Skiff Black and Tan. 1000lb capacity. Completely refit in 2010 with lightly used 25hp 4 stroke Yamaha, NuTeak decks, teak floor grates, custom console, mahogany bench. Comes with cooler seat, custom boat cover, console cover, bimini, anchor and rode, fenders, fish finder, swim platform, rod holders, nav lights, trailer. $10,000 obo. Call 207.439.3967. Ask for Tom
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17’ Key West 176CC, 2010 New 2010 Key West 176CC w/Suzuki 90hp 4-stroke & trailer $24,730. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-8961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com 18’ Seaway Sportsman, 2011 Seaway 18 Sportsman, Suzuki 70hp 4-stroke & Trailer. Claret Red, varnished teak. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-8961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com 18’ Tidewater 180CC LOA 17’8, beam 7’9, draft 10, fuel cap. 40 gal, Max HP 115. An 18 footer that feels much bigger with a very dry ride running 40 mph. For further details, stop by Scandia Yacht Sales at Bath Subaru. 116 Main Street (Route 1), Woolwich, Maine. 207-4439781 www.scandiayachts.com 18’ Seaway Sportsman, 2011 Seaway 18 Sportsman, Yamaha 75hp 4 Stroke & EZ Loader galv. roller trailer. Green hull, varnished trim. Swim platform. Contact Guilford Boat Yards, 230 Water St. Guilford, CT, 203 4535031 www.guilfordboat.com boatyard@cshore.com
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2010 Suzuki 60hp four stroke, under 50 hrs., large center console, leaning post w/4 flush mount rod holders, casting platform, rear seats, nav. lights, compass, trim tabs, SS destroyer wheel, plexiglass door frames, Trex rails, trim and spray rails. All original warranties. $22,895. Call Gene: 207-4180387. www.alliedboatworks.com gene@alliedboatworks.com
20’ Modified Skiff, 2010 2010 Dealer Demo - Modified skiff, 20’x 8’10”. 2010 Evenrude E-Tec 90hp, under 30 hrs., large center console, casting platform, rear seats, nav. lights, compass, trim tabs and heavy duty rub rails. All original warranties. $21,995. Call Gene: 207-4180387. www.alliedboatworks.com gene@alliedboatworks.com 20’ Shamrock, 1996 With trailer. $15,000. Call 207633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com 21’ Aquasport 210 Osprey CC 2005. 150hp Yamaha 2stroke w/ 300 hrs, 77gal fuel tank, Garmin GPS 2010C Chart plotter w/ GSD 20 Sounder & fish finder, ICom IC-M302 marine VHF radio, and much much more. Boat is like new. $17,000. Call Al Strout at Finestkind Boatyard: 207-8336885 or 207-890-2693. www.fkby.com sales@fkby.com 21’6 Tidewater 216CC Beam 8’6, draft 14, fuel capacity 70 gal., max. HP 225. A smooth,
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dry ride with big fish features; dual livewells, large fish boxes, gunwale rod storage and large console for electronics. For further details, stop by Scandia Yacht Sales at Bath Subaru. 116 Main Street (Route 1), Woolwich, Maine. 207-443-9781 www.scandiayachts.com 21’ Boston Whaler Conquest 2000. With a 2000 225hp Evinrude. Has new Garmin GPS Chart Plotter and Fish Finder too. $23,500 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com 21’ Seaway Seafarer, 2011 New Seaway 21 Seafarer, Suzuki 115 4-stroke & Trailer. Dark Blue, GPS/Fishfinder, Bimini top, stern seat. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks 207-288-8961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com 21’ Key West NEW Key West 211CC, Suzuki 175, Trailer, T-Top, GPS/Fishfinder and lots more. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-2888961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com
day on the water. $19,900. Call John at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602 or email john@yorkharbormarine.com 21’ Bristol Harbor Center Console. LOA 21’3-5/8, beam 8’5, draft 14. The 21CC has classic lines and is great for fishing and family cruising. For further details, stop by Scandia Yacht Sales at Bath Subaru. 116 Main Street (Route 1), Woolwich, Maine. 207-443-9781 www.scandiayachts.com 21’ Seaway Seafarer, 2010 New Seaway 21’ Seafarer, 115hp Mercury 4-Stroke. Dark blue hull with bow roller. EZ Loader tandem galv. roller trailer available. Downeast hull design with cuddy. Contact Guilford Boat Yards, 230 Water St. Guilford, CT 203 453-5031 www.guilfordboat.com boatyard@cshore.com 21’ Sea Fox 216 Walk Around 2006. Rigged for fishing and powered by a 150hp Mercury Optimax. Karavan trailer also included. $19,900. Call John at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602. john@yorkharbormarine.com
21’ SeaSwirl Striper 2100, 199911,800. 207-799-3600. www.theyachtconnection.com tyc@southportmarine.com
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22’ PYY 22 Maine designed and built PYY 22 models for sale. Closed molded, full liner, fast, fuel efficient, incredibly stable, and beautifully finished. Fisherman base price $41,900. Picnic-style base price $69,900. 207-4393967. Ask for George or Tom. www.kpbb.net jglessner@kpyy.net.
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22’ Sisu, 1986 Includes trailer. Just in. Take it home for $17,500. Call Jonesport Shipyard, 207-497-2701. www.jonesportshipyard.com info@jonesportshipyard.com
23’ Whitticar, 1964 Whitticar inboard powerboat Avellar. Built 1964 of plywood and fiberglass. Original 185hp Chris-Craft 283 engine reconditioned 2009. Well equipped and well built. $15,000. Contact Islesboro Marine Enterprises, Islesboro, Maine. 207-734-6433.
22’ Sisu with Trailer Fiberglass, 2001 Yamaha V4 130. Asking $34,500. Call or stop in to see boat at Wesmac in Surry, Maine. 207-667-4822 or visit our website. www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com 24’ Brownell Bass Boat, 1964 Mahogony on white oak, Mitsubishi diesel, 2 40-gallon fuel tanks, burns 3 gallons per hour at 10 kts. Classic boat in exellent condition, $8000 or best offer. 401-433-2166. deerhunter472@hotmail.com 22’ Century Raven, 1960-61 22’x 7.5’ x2’, antique hard top runabout, mahogany planked, roomy, comfortable, 1990 MercCruiser 233hp, top speed is 50 mph. Cruises at 10-30mph. All safety equip. and 2 axel trailer included, ready to go. $12,000. Jonesport Shipyard, 207-4972701. www.jonesportshipyard.com 23’ Tidewater 230CC LOA 23’, beam 8’10, draft 15, fuel capacity 103 gal., a big 23 footer designed to be a great offshore fishing machine. For further details, stop by Scandia
24’ Robalo’s, R240 and R245 Both with twin Yamaha 150’s. Great boats for fresh or salt water. Stop in at Wesmac in Surry, Maine, or call 207-6674822 for details. See on our website www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com
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24’ Hydra-Sports 2390, 2000 Center Console with T-Top. With a 225hp DFI Evinrude, electronics and a tandem trailer. $29,900 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com 24.5’ Rosborough RF 246, 1999 Nice Solid boat. Engine Just rebuilt. Only 10 hours. $37,750. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com 25’ Sea Fox 257 CC, 2004 W/twin Mercury 150hp. Saltwater Series. Demo boat. Full warranty. This boat is loaded. $39,900. Carousel Marina, 207633-2922. 25’ Hydra-Sports 2450, 1997 Walk-around, with a 2007 225hp Evinrude E-Tec. $37,000 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-7293303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com 25’ Dusky Marine, 2011 Twin 150’s and trailer. $115,000. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com 26’ Somes Sound 26 Open launch “Salt Ponds”. Classic launch look with plenty of teak and bronze. $70,000. Call 207-255-7854 or email bill@jwboatco.com 26’ General Marine, 2003 Hard top cruiser. Yanmar diesel,
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A/C, and much more. $83,500. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com 28’ Wellcraft 2800, 1987 Coastal Offshore Fisherman with twin MerCruiser inboards (fairly new) loaded with extras. $10,000. Call Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com 28’ Grady White 282 Sailfish 2005. $89,900. 207-799-3600. www.theyachtconnection.com tyc@southportmarine.com
28’ Albin, 2004 This Albin 28 TE flush deck is loaded with extras and maintained with an open checkbook. Her Yanmar Diesel has 316 hours and her Vetus bow thruster takes the stress out of docking. $105,000. Call The Yacht Connection, 877-2412594. kreynolds@southportmarine.co m 28’ ALBIN 28, 2003 Flush Deck Gatsby Edition, Transom Bench Seat, Raymarine Plotter/Radar, Yanmar Diesel, new Awlgrip paint job 2011. $96,900, Belfast, ME 207-4156973 www.curtisyachtbrokerage.com
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The name “FISH ON” says it all. Diesel generator. 400 hrs. on Twin Yamaha 250’s. $9,900. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com
28’ Albin 28 TE, 2003 Very light use. 315hp Yanmar, 400hrs. Bow thruster. Sleeps 34. Enclosed head. Standard equipment plus: Garmin Chart Plotter, radar, depth-speed etc., auto-pilot, dingy davits, helm station rear canvas, custom cabinets, new prop plus reworked spare, transom seat with locker, safety equipment. Recent boat and engine surveys. Prop in skeg with shoe. Cruise 18 + kts; top 23-24 kts. Will accept 23-26 ft W/A or C/C with head in trade. Inside stored Rockland Maine $89,500. 207-372-8288 wmzierden@aol.com
30’ Classic Lobster Boat A classic Harold Gower, who built the Cadillac of lobster boats, 1970, cedar on oak, solid overall condition, J Deere 4045T 4 cyl, 120 hp. Asking $19,500. Has served well as family launch and artist’s floating studio. More photos and info available. 207867-2265, herbert.parsons@gmail.com 30’ Bunker & Ellis, 1962 Built by the famed duo of Raymond Bunker & Ralph Ellis. Lovingly and professionally cared for by two families over the course of her life. $49,500. 207255-7854 or email billw@jwboatco.com
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30’ Mainship Pilot, 1999 210hp Cummins, sleeps 2 comfortably, enclosed head w/shower. $69,500. Call 207633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com 30’ Grady White Bimini 306 2007. Powered with twin 2009 Yamahas. Complete electronics with this one to find all the fish you can, close or off shore. $129,500. Call John for details at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602. john@yorkharbormarine.com
31’ Duffy, 2006 BILDA was custom-built for sport fishing and has been impecably maintained over the years. $245,000. Located in MA. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com 31’ Beals Island Hardtop Cruiser. 1987. Price reduced: $97,500. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com
31’ Duffy, 2003 225hp Deere 550 hours. Full Garmin 3200 electronics. Queen berth, head with shower. 1 burner propane stove, hot/cold pressure water. 1700w inverter. Fall 2009 survey available. Price reduced to $75,000. Call Ed 781599-8530. tippytib@verizon.net
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32’ Down East New 32’ Carroll Lowell Down East design, cedar on white oak, silicon bronze fastenings, hull, trunk, deck, done, fuel tanks, shaft, rudder installed, will finish to your custom design, work or pleasure. 508-224-3709. www.by-the-sea.com/karbottboatbuilding/ jmkarbott@aol.com
32’ Grand Banks, 1972 TORTUGA had extensive hull and deck restoration in 2001 and numerous upgrades in 2009. $63,000. Located in Maine. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com
32’ Clinton Beal Lobster Boat 1968. Cedar on oak, Chevy 235, new house, overall good condition. $10,000. Jonesport Shipyard, 207-497-2701. www.jonesportshipyard.com info@jonesportshipyard.com
34’ Lobster Boat, 1952 34’ Jonesport style lobster boat Xanna II. Built 1952 of cedar on oak. New 160hp Yanmar diesel. Nicely refurbished wheelhouse and cabin and many other improvements. Goes great. Contact Islesboro Marine Enterprises, Islesboro, Maine. 207-734-6433.
34’ Mainship Pilot, 2000 Cummins 1050 hrs. Sound reductions, 6 ft. headroom. Immaculate. Asking $119,000. This boat is in Maine. Call John Morin at 207-691-1637 or email www.wilburyachts.com jmorin@wilburyachts.com
35’ Duffy 35, 2006 YANNIE B has a large cockpit and comfortable interior making her an all-around great boat for weekend cruising. $295,000 Located in Maine. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com
36’Ellis Downeast Flybridge Cruiser, 2001. Yanmar 420hp dsl. Evolution drive. Exceptionally equipped. Elegant interior. Immaculate condition. Inside stored. $395,000. Broker: David Perry, CPYB, Robinhood Marine Center, Georgetown, Maine 207-371-2343. www.robinhoodmarinecenter.co m
36’ Penbo Cruiser, 1968 Comfortable and seaworthy with center-house design and berths for 5. Full galley, convertible dinette, V-berths, cedar over oak, T6354 Perkins w/4000 hrs, full electronics. Survey 4/09, in water Harpswell, ME. $69,000. 207-721-3819 or email spike@spikehaible.com
36’ Newman 1974 Classic Total Refit, CAT, Asking $195,000. Contact John Morin Wilbur Yachts 207 691-1637 www.wilburyachts.com 37’ Bertram Convertible, 1987 Flying bridge. Bristol condition. CATs 1800 hrs. Constantly upgraded. Asking $179,500. Call John Morin at 207-691-1637 or www.wilburyachts.com jmorin@wilburyachts.com
37’ Duffy, 2008 FAIR WARNING is outfitted as a charter fishing boat and equipped with a 540hp Cummins, 400 gallon fuel capacity, full head, full galley. $365,000. Located in NY. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com 38’ Stanley, 1984 Stanley 38 “Fishwife”. First Stanley 38 built in 1984 and owned by the same family since her launch. She is in excellent condition. $285,000. 207-244-7854 or billw@jwboatco.com 38’ Bertram Convertible Mk III 1987. Twin Caterpillar diesels. $89,900. 207-799-3600. www.theyachtconnection.com tyc@southportmarine.com
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38’ Jarvis Newman Sedan 1996. Cummins. 600 gal. fuel, 185 gal. water. Proven longrange cruiser. Turn-key. Asking $234,000. Call John Morin at 207-691-1637 or email Contact: / 207.691-1637 www.wilburyachts.com jmorin@wilburyachts.com 40’ Hatteras Double Cabin 1987. Voyager is a very clean and well mainatined Hatteras 40 Motoryacht. Re-powered in 1999 with twin Yanmar 315hp diesels and a diesel genset. Solar panels, recent electronics, fuel system upgrades and numerous other upgrades make Voyager a desirable vessel in a classic Hatteras. $179,000. 207371-2899. www.robinhoodmarinecenter.co m perry@robinhoodmarinecenter.c om
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38’ Fisher Fairways Trawler 1978. Twin Ford Sabre diesels, roomy, comfortable, economical, stable. Many upgrades 2010 and 2011. $87,500. call 207-4972701 or email info@jonesportshipyard.com
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40’ Grand Banks Eastbay FB Sedan, 1997. Twin Cat 3208 375 hp engines; 5KW Genset; Reverse Cycle AC & Heat; Bow Thruster; Autopilot; Two New Raymarine E-120 Chartplotter/Radars, New Canvas, Seating, Upholstery, & Propane Stove. Mint Condition. $295,000 Yarmouth, ME 207415-6973 www.curtisyachtbrokerage.com
42’ Duffy, 2006 Designed and built to catch fish, LADY DIANA is the perfect fishing machine. Built for all-out sport fishing, three or four guys can go offshore for four or five days and enjoy serious fishing in total comfort. She’s equipped with everything you need: fuel capacity, cruising speed, navigational and fish-finding equipment, and five helm control stations. Seaworth, safe, all the creature comforts. Professionally captained and maintained since new. $595,000. Located in Maine. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com
42’ Wesmac Custom Cruiser 800hp Cat, Freedom lift, many extras. Have to see at Wesmac shop in Surry, Maine. Asking $690,000. Call for details 207667-4822 or see on web www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com
42’ Wesmac Custom Cruiser Twin Yanmar 420hp, twin Hamilton jets, bow thruster, lots of extras. Must see at Wesmac shop in Surry, Maine. Asking $460,000. Call for details 207667-4822 or visit our website www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com
42’ Wesmac Flybridge Cruiser Custom finished. 800hp Cat, Onan genset, live aboard, lots of extras. Must see at Wesmac shop in Surry Maine. Asking $500,000. Call for details 207667-4822 or see at our website www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com
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43’ Albin Pleasure Trawler 1989. Twin Cummins diesel engines. Master cabin with private head and tub shower. Great cruising or live aboard boat. Call John at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602. john@yorkharbormarine.com 47’ Maine Cat, 2009 Maine Cat P-47, hull#2, launched June ‘09. Twin 180 Yanmar, live-aboard equipped, low fuel burn, 3’ draft, located in Maine. $110k below list. 1-888832-2287. www.mecat.com info@mecat.com
50’ Wesmac Twin Cummins QSM-11 580hp, twin Hamilton jets, lots of extras. Have to see at Wesmac shop in Surry, Maine. Asking $950,000. Call 207-667-4822 or check at website www.wesmac.com Teri@wesmac.com
60’ Norwegian Freighter Forward hold – room for a farm yard of animals or loads of friends. $60,800. Call 207 8990909 www.boatinginmaine.com Seaway and Key West, New New Seaway & Key West Boats in Stock. Suzuki & Tohatsu Outboards From 2.5hp to 300hp. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-2888961. www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com
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10 1/2’ & 12’ Skiffs Maine style and quality. Epoxy bonded plywood/oak, S/S screws. Easy rowing and towing, steady underfoot. Primer paint. $1,150 and $1,500. Maxwell’s Boat Shop. Rockland, Maine. 207-594-5492. Engine Building Class This is a Special 2 Day Seminar. You will completely assemble and test run a diesel engine. It will run Sat, 9-5 through Sun, 11-5. Call for dates and details. There will be a limit of 6 for this class. WWW.JWAYENT.NET JWAYENT@JWAYENT.NET Boat Rental Triumph Boats 17’ & 19’ Center Console available for half day, full day and extended rental. Guilford Boat Yards, View Details www.guilfordboat.com, Guilford, Connecticut 203-453-5031 Delivery Captain Your power or sail boat delivered wherever you need it. Owners welcome on deliveries. Also available for instruction. Captain Tim. 603-770-8378. dotgale38.googlepages.com tphsails@comcast.net
Canvas Cleaning This year, have Gemini Canvas service your bimini or dodger. Professionally cleaned w/ waterrepellent treatment. No dip-dunk tanks, only industry approved cleaners that work. We ship UPS, call us at 207-596-7705. www.geminicanvas.com peter@geminicanvas.com
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Heated Boat Storage C W Johnson, Inc. Secure heated boat storage building in Harpswell, Maine. Professional service/maintenance or do-ityourself space available during the off-season by moving the boat into the isolated work area. Storage area doors measure 14’x14’. Call Chip at 207-8336443 or email chipneta@comcast.net Winterization Diesel Seminar Includes instruction on oil system, electrical system, fuel systems, cooling systems, basic troubleshooting with discussion period and question & answer period. September 25, October 16. Price $175. www.jwayent.net jwayent@jwayent.net Offshore Passage Opportunities #1 Crew Networking Service. Further your horizons. Sail free. Since 1993. Call for brochure and membership application. 1800-4-PASSAGe. Join online at www.sailopo.com Repower & Refit Considering repower or refit upgrades to your boat? Our two locations offer you in-house, factory trained technicians ready to address your upgrades to the highest standards. Stop by or give us a call, we’d be happy to talk about your options. Kittery Point Yacht Yard. 207-439-9582, Eliot yard 207-439-3967. www.kpyy.net jglessner@kpyy.net. Fiberglass Repair Position Permanent, year-round position available for Fiberglass/Composite Structure Repair Technician. Yankee Marina is a full-service
marina and boatyard. Please send resume with cover letter summarizing work experience to www.yankeemarina.com deborah@yankeemarina.com Slips & Moorings in N.H. Limited dockside slips and protected moorings available in pristine Great Bay, New Hampshire. Leave trailering behind and chase the big stripers more often. Reasonable rates. Great Bay Marine 603-436-5299 or email@greatbaymarine.com Rental Moorings Sail beautiful Penobscot Bay. Seasonal moorings in protected Rockland harbor with an expansive float and pier facility for dinghy tie-ups and provisioning. On-site parking. 207-594-1800. www.atlanticchallenge.com info@atlanticchallenge.com Maine Chartering Consider chartering your boat(s) to help with those yard bills. Give us a call to talk about options. NPYC 207-557-1872 www.northpointyachtcharters.co m info@northpointyachtcharters.co m Inside Storage Eric Dow Boat Shop offers inside storage for lovely boats, reasonable rates, exceptional care. Call Eric to discuss your project needs. Brooklin, Maine 207-3592277. www.dowboats.com
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by experienced Master 100 ton captain near coastal with sail or power. References available. Capt Paul McDonough, 207-4509343. pmcdono2@maine.rr.com New Maine Home with Barn 3 bedroom, in-law apartment, barn, 5 acres, 1/2 mile to beach, minutes to airport and Portland, 2 hours Boston. www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/96-SpurwinkRd_Scarborough_ME_04074_M 45803-21543?source=web nanettetanner@yahoo.com Boat Shop and Storage Boat shop and inside storage available. West Falmouth. 1600 square foot boatshop for rent. 18’ height, 40’ by 40’ shop floor. Outside storage available also. Please call 207-232-7042 or email bluewaterserv@Hotmail.com
Todd Helm Seats Two brand new Todd ladderback helm seats with mahogany slats and swivel pedestals. Retail $500. Asking $375 Each. 207677-2024. info@pemaquidmarine.com Seasonal Moorings Handy Boat as one of Maine’s premier boat yards, located in the heart of Casco Bay, has seasonal moorings available for up to 65’. Enjoy all our new restaurant and marine facilities have to offer. Call now for this great opportunity. 207-781-5110 http://handyboat.com/
Captain For Hire Master 1600T/Master towing. Semi-retired full-time professional mariner will do motor vessel deliveries, on-board training, oversee projects. Captain Bill Madison, 401-527-7913. capt_bill@cox.net capt_bill@cox.net Captains Wanted Boston Harbor. 50 ton masters for traditional sailing vessel. 2012 season and beyond. Room and board available for relocation. Also, limited masters for launch operators. Call Captain Don; 617-828-9005. captaindon@comesailawaynow.c om
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I NEED CREW Share my cruising boat Looking for someone wanting to share expenses and sailing with me on my 35' cruising boat. I spend July and August and September sailing Penobscot Bay and east and west. I am looking for a compatible experienced crew who can contribute to upkeep and enjoy the boat with me or on your own. Maria. Telephone: 617-784-7522 Email: mariavandusen@gmail.com
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Advertiser index Allied Boat Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Areys Pond Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Atlantic Boat Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Bay Sails Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Bayview Rigging & Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Boatwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bohndell Sails & Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Boothbay Region Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 13, 88 Borealis Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Bowden Marine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Brewer Plymouth Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 Brewer Yacht Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Brooklin Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Burr Brothers Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron . . . . . . . . .21 Capt. Jay Michaud Marine Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Carousel Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Casey Yacht Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Cay Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Chase, Leavitt & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Chebeague Island Boat Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Coastal Marine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Concordia Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 CPT Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Crocker's Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Crosby Yacht Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Custom Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Custom Float Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Dark Harbor Boat Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Duchak Maritime Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Enos Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Fatty Knees Boat Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 28, 88 Gamage Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Gannon and Benjamin, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Gemini Marine Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Gowen Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Gray and Gray, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Great Bay Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 53, 88 Gulf of Maine Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Hallett Canvas & Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hamilton Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Hamlin's Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Hamlin’s Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Handy Boat Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 88 Hansen Marine Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 81, 88 Hewes & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Hinckley Yacht Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Islesboro Marine Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 J-Way Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 J.R. Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 John Williams Boat Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,74 Jonesport Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Journey’s End Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 51 Kent Thurston Marine Surveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Kingman Yacht Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 17, 42, 88 Kittery Point Yacht Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 11, 88 Kramp Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Landfall Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Landing Boat Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Lobster Run Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 MacDougalls Cape Cod Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 42 Maine Sailing Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Maine Yacht Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Marblehead Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 88 Marine Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Mattapoisett Boatyard, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Merri-Mar Yacht Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 Miliner Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 MMA Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Mobile Marine Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Moose Island Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Moose Landing Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Morris Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Mystic Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Nature’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Navtronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 37, 42 New England Boatworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 25, 88 New England Burials at Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Niemiec Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 88 NMMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Noank Village Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Norm Leblanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 North East Rigging Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Ocean Point Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Ocean Pursuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Padebco Custom Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pemaquid Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Pierce Yacht Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Pope Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Port Clyde General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Portland Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Portland Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 88 Rigg’s Cove Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Robinhood Marine Center . . . . . . . . . . .11`, 17, 75, 88 Roper, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Royal River Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Sailmaking Support Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Sawyer & Whitten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Scandia Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Sea Clear Watermakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Seal Cove Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 SK Marine Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 South Port Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 39 South Port Marine Yacht Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 South Shore Boatworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Spike Haible Century 21 Baribeau Agency . . . . . . .58 Squeteague Sailmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Stroudwater Boatworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 The Apprenticeshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Theriault Marine Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 United States Power Squadron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 URLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 67 Waterline Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Webhannett River Boat Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Wenaumet Bluffs Boat Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Wesmac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Whiting Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 88 Winter Island Yacht Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 55 Winterport Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Withum Sailmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Women Under Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Yacht North Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Yankee Boat Yard & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Yankee Marina & Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 17, 88 Yanmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Yarmouth Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 York Harbor Marine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Wayfarer Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 42
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