Key West 2010 Race Week News, Issue 1 by Jim Herrmann

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Key West Spectacular t’s the third week in January. We’re in Key West. Life is good. Life is very good.

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Big in numbers but bigger in talent, the 22-boat Melges 32 class will provide plenty of excitement this week with top programs hailing from 10 states and 5 countries.

Boats from no less than 13 different countries and 21 states are ready for the first gun on Monday and the official start of Key West 2010, presented by Nautica. Champions and challengers alike have left behind snow shovels, grey skies and daily routines to test their boats and their crews in the spectacular ocean waters off Key West.

The competition promises to be outstanding in all three divisions. There’s no doubt that this 23rd annual international reunion will write another exciting chapter in the story that is Key West Race Week. From the brand new Highland Fling XI, the Wally 82 in IRC 1, to the veteran J/24s in PHRF 3, there’s great racing and superb competition on tap in 11 classes. The global economy continues to impact the overall fleet size, but it hasn’t dimmed the enthusiasm of participants or the prestige of racing with the best of the best. Here’s a look at the three divisions and their classes:

Division 1 — PRO Ken Legler This grand prix circle features four starts and 50 boats this year. IRC 1 (1A) with two legitimate “big boats” and four IRC modified TP52s, will likely see the big boats having their way at the start, but needing their best boat handling and tactics to save their time on the relatively short windward/leeward courses. Sir Irving Laidlaw, past Boat of the Week winner,

In the News: Race Week Sponsor Update . . . . . . . . . 4 Official Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preliminary Scratch Sheets . . . . . . 6-10 Sponsor Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Danger: Port Layline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Nautica Watches Trophy . . . . . . 12 Industry Partner Program . . . . . . . . . 13

Jim Hightower’s Summit 40, Hot Ticket had a successful Key West debut last year.

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M o n d a y is N a u ti c a W a t c h es D a y What’s Hot in Key West . . . . . . . . 13, 17 Race Areas Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Boat of The Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eliminating Group 2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2009 Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shoreside Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Afternoon Entertainment . . . . . . . . . 25 Site Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Monday, January 18, 2010

Spectacular continued brings his sixth Highland Fling to Key West. This is the first multiday event for this new build in full race mode. Hap Fauth’s one year old R/P 69 Bella Mente is fresh off the European mini maxi circuit. The Minnesota based sailor last raced here in 2007, with his JV 66 of the same name. The IMA mini maxis are considering Key West for their own start next year. The modified TP52s will also be vieing for sub-class honors. New comer Richard Oland’s Reichel-Pugh designed Vela Veloce (St. John, Canada) has established credentials with her first monohull to finish in the Auckland Tauranga Race in May, a 5th in the Marblehead Halifax in July and 3rd in the 2009 IRC East Coast Championship in November. Stephen Murray’s Botin-Carkeek design Decision IV took top honors at the November championship. Decision IV also faces tough competitors in the form of two Judel-Vrolik designs — Austin Fragomen’s Interlodge and Ennio Staffini’s Anema & Core. Both Fragomen and Staffini are Key West veterans.

Team Competition (see page 12). Massimo Mezzaroma & Antonio Sodo Migliori’s Nerone is the current European Champion, and last March’s Acura Miami Grand Prix winner. Giovanni Maspero’s Joe Fly took the combined honors for the Key West and Miami regattas last year. In addition to entrants from the U.S. and Italy, this class boasts entries from coast to coast and four additional countries (Monaco, Germany, Canada, Denmark). Two new owners are Grant Hood with Defiant (PCYC, Canada) and Nico Poons on Charisma (Netherlands and Monaco). Poons, the current Swan 45 World Champion, is no stranger to elite one design competition. The 14 Farr 40s will be fine tuning for their 2010 World’s in Casa de Campo in April. Getting a true measure on comparative boat speed will be a top priority for many this week. IRC 2 (1C) will provide some very close racing with eight strong boats featuring a relatively tight rating band. New and old designs will be going head to head yet it is expected that preparation and performance will determine who is on the podium at the end of the week. Jim Bishop’s relatively old, yet highly competitive J/44, Gold Digger, faces off against Summit 40 sisterships Hot Ticket and White Heat. Last years’ IRC 2 class was won by the Mark Mills’ designed King 40 Soozal in her racing debut. There will be some match racing temptations within the class in IRC 2. The two Summit 40 entries will be joined by a pair of Swan 42s and J/122s.The two J/122’s (David Murphy’s Pugwash and Robin Team’s

HRH Crown Prince Frederik’s tactician Bouwe Bekking is back in paradise following a 1-year hiatus. Bouwe was busy skippering Telefonica Blue to a podium finish in the Volvo Ocean Race.

Teamwork) have Key West experience and strong crews. The Swan 42s Better Than and Vitesse are joined by John Cooper’s Mills 43 Cool Breeeze. Jon Halbert’s Vitesse prevailed in their one design class last year. The Melges 32s (1D) return to Division 1 this year with a very impressive 22-boat world class fleet. This is the largest and perhaps most talent laden class in Key West this year. Jeff Ecklund’s Star with Harry Melges aboard, is the defending Key West Boat of the Week. Rod Jabin is fresh off his November Gold Cup victory, steering Ramrod Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

Farr 40s (1B) will see old rivalries renewed as the best from the U.S. and Italy go head to head with other greats in this class. Current World Champion Jim Richardson’s Barking Mad with Terry Hutchinson calling tactics faces defending Key West Champion, recent Rolex Capri Sailing Week winner and multiple World Champion Vincenzo Onorato and his Mascalzone Latino team. Onorato is also the defending big boat champion in the International

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Ennio Staffini and the Anema & Core crew finished just three points out of 3rd place in IRC 1 last year. Tactician Mark Ploch will no doubt be looking to improve on that result this week.

Monday, January 18, 2010

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Division 2 — PRO Dave Brennan This one design circle features three starts and 55 boats this year. All three classes (Melges 24 / J/105 / J/80) have designated Key West Race Week as their Mid-Winter Championships. The Melges 24 class (2A) may be down in size but there’s no shortage of talent. This sportboat class presents another sensational line up of world class sailors. Current World Champion Lorenzo Bressani on UKA UKA Racing is also the defending Key West Champion. Last

January, the Italian edged Swiss entrant Franco Rossini on Blu Moon by a mere 7 points in the 10 race series. Blu Moon, with Flavio Favini at the helm was also the runner up in 2008. Top ten Key West finisher Alan Field on WTF is the reigning Melges 24 Gold Cup Champion as well as the current Detroit Sperry-Topsider NOOD winner. Fellow Californian Bruce Ayers and his Monsoon crew are the 2009 Corinthian World Champions. They’ve also taken Corinthian honors the past two years in Key West. 11 of the 20 entrants did not race last year and some, like Bret Newcomb on Knot 2 Scale, are making their Key West debut. They are travelling all the way from chilly Madison, Wisconsin with sunshine and a top half of fleet finish as their goal. With boats from 7 countries and 7 different states, this class is a natural as the third boat in the International Team Competition. Nine teams will vie for the coveted Nautica Watches Trophy (see story on page 12). J/105s (2B) have increased their numbers from last year and have 15 boats ready to race. The top five finishers from 2009 are back. Only three points separated class winner Brian Keane’s Savasana and Damian Emery’s Eclipse last year. Gerrit Schulze’s third place Max Power, with brother Stefan calling tactics, was just one point back. Stefan will have the helm this year. Further proof of this class’ competitiveness is Pat Eudy’s (Big Booty) Acura Boat of the Day win on the Continued on page 16. Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

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with Gavin Brady as tactician. And then there is Carlo Alberini’s Calvi Network — the reigning Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champion. Two former Swan 42 champions, Phil Lotz and Alex Jackson, will be racing their 32 foot sportboats in Key West this year. Key West Race Week is designated the Melges 32 Mid-Winter Championship. North American Fleet President Stephen Pugh commented: “Improving on the outstanding success of the Gold Cup will be a challenge, but this year’s KWRW appears to be up for it. As with the Gold Cup, the entry list includes another who’s who of the world’s top competitors.” Melges 32 entrants hail from Italy, the UK, France, Japan and 11 different states. PRO Ken Legler and his experienced team return to provide great one design and IRC racing on Division 1.

This year’s Melges 24s fleet has a nice mix of veteran champions and new challengers. Twenty of these sport boats will start first on Division 2.

Monday, January 18, 2010

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2010 Race Week Sponsors Loyal Supporters Deserve Great Thanks

ey West sponsors have always been one of race week’s critical success factors. Their participation and financial support enables Premiere Racing to provide the professional race management and high quality shoreside activities that you have come to expect. With no yacht club infrastructure for this southernmost regatta in the continental U.S., sponsor contributions are truly critical. We are most thankful for their loyalty and support, especially in these challenging times. This year’s sponsor roster includes: Presenting Sponsor

Nautica, with Nautica Watches the Official Timekeeper; and Day Sponsors Lewmar, Official Marine Hardware, Mount Gay® Rum, Official Rum, and Sperry Top-Sider, Official Footwear. The Supporting Sponsors are B&G, Official Marine Electronics, Marlow Ropes, Official Rope; and SLAM, Official Technical Gear. Key West 2010 is also supported by The Florida Keys & Key West Tourism Council, which recognizes the importance of having a world-class, international regatta in Key West every year. The Historic Seaport at the Key West Bight is the Official Site. The City of Key West and the Key West business community also play an important, long-term role in race week’s success. The shoreside focal point for race week is the ‘Big Top’ located in the middle of the Historic Seaport. The evening party tent and adjacent Industry Partner exhibit area will be a great place to meet and interact with the sponsors and industry partners who have helped make race week the celebrated event it is.

Nautica Watches returns as the Presenting Sponsor, bringing its fashionable line of timepieces. Nautica is leading global lifestyle brand with products ranging from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories to a complete home collection. Since the brand’s launch in 1983, sailing and fun in and on the water have become synonymous with Nautica. Monday is designated Nautica Watches Day. You will find product from the event’s Official Timekeeper exhibited and for sale under the race week tent. Boat of the Day and Boat of the Week winners will all receive Nautica Yacht Timer timepieces and Series class winners will be awarded Nautica timepieces. The International Team Competition, featuring nine 3-boat teams, will culminate with the awarding of The Nautica Watches Trophy to the top three teams.

Day Sponsor Lewmar, a distinguished leader in the performance sailing industry, is known and respected by boat builders and yacht owners the world over. Lewmar

“ Race Week’s sponsors are an extraordinary group. They all represent outstanding companies that exemplify the very best in business practices and customer satisfaction. Their commitment to our sport is vital and sincerely appreciated,” said Premiere Racing’s Peter Craig. “We encourage all racing sailors to show their appreciation and patronize these industry leaders.” craftsmanship, reliability, innovation and commitment to supporting the marine industry have made their name synonymous with consistent quality. Lewmar has been the Official Hardware Supplier at Key West Race Week for many years. It is a demonstration of their ongoing commitment to the sport of sailing and to the people who choose their equipment. Lewmar representatives will be on site and under the ’Big Top’ to answer your questions and provide service. Their ever popular Grinder Competition will be there to test your strength and speed. Thursday is Lewmar Day.

Mount Gay® Rum — The Rum That Invented Rum — is the finest and the oldest rum Brand in existence. This award winning rum has been produced on Barbados with passion and unparalled excellence since 1703. Mount Gay Rum is the Official Rum of Race Week. “2010 marks Mount Gay Rum’s 23rd successive sponsorship of Key West,” says Alejandra Pena, Marketing Vice President for Liqueurs and Spirits at Remy Cointreau USA. “With our premier Brand being synonymous with Sailing and its commitment to the loyal Sailing market, it is a natural association to be at one of the world’s pinnacle regattas. Key West continues to be a valued sponsorship for Mount Gay Rum.” The Race Week tradition continues with Wednesday being designated as Mount Gay Rum Day.

2010 marks Sperry Top-Sider’s 75th anniversary as the original inventor of the world’s first boat shoe. Returning to Key West Race Week as a proud day sponsor and official footwear provider, Sperry is the leader in build-

ing performance and lifestyle footwear for sailors. They create for performance, build with quality, and design for an enduring sense of style. In addition to offering new and improved products, Sperry Top-Sider is firmly committed to the sport of sailing by sponsoring some of the best regattas and developing meaningful partnerships in the industry. Be sure to stop by and see the new Ventus performance sailing shoe under the “Big Top”. Don’t miss out on the 75th anniversary celebration at the tent Tuesday on Sperry Top-Sider Day.

This is the sixth year that B&G has participated at the Supporting Sponsor level. For years, B&G has been the marine electronics brand of choice among top sailors and yachtsmen, And with good reason. With a 50-year reputation of helping to set records in the world’s toughest events, B&G is trusted for absolute accuracy and unequalled reliability. A great number of racing boats in Key West are intimately familiar with B&G’s exceptional, state of the art products.

Marlow Ropes is back for its second year as a supporting sponsor. The Marlow brand has earned an outstanding reputation based on products tried and tested in the world’s harshest environments by elite performance partners. Whether you are a challenger in the America’s Cup, cruising a classic, racing round the world or round the cans, or just enjoying time on the water, you can rely on Marlow to take the strain. Marlow is one of the only global names in yachting rope with distributors in every continent around the globe. Marlow is distributed in the US by Bainbridge International Inc.

Supporting sponsor SLAM, founded in 1979 in Genoa, Italy, features high end technical clothing with trendy Italian style. Their advanced technology sportswear is being used by high end racing programs around the world and is a great match with this international event. SLAM event branded merchandise and official event gear you won’t find anywhere else is available for sale under the ‘Big Top’ all week long beginning on Saturday prior to racing. B&G, Lewmar, Marlow Ropes, SLAM and SperryTopsider are Platinum Industry Partners. Please see the related Industry Partner article on page 13. “Race Week’s sponsors are an extraordinary group. They all represent outstanding companies that exemplify the very best in business practices and customer satisfaction. Their commitment to our sport is vital and sincerely appreciated,” said Premiere Racing’s Peter Craig. “We encourage all racing sailors to show their appreciation and patronize these industry leaders.”

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Official Sponsors Premiere Racing is pleased to present race week’s Official Sponsors. They deserve special recognition and great thanks for their role in bringing you a world-class event. We encourage all participants and sailing enthusiasts to keep race week Sponsors on their lists of preferred companies and vendors. For more information and links to these companies, please visit www.Premiere-Racing.com

Presenting Sponsor Official Timekeeper

Key West veteran and podium contender Bruce Gardner’s Beneteau 10M L’Outrage is one of a dozen boats from the Chesapeake area.

Day Sponsor Official Marine Hardware

Company Name: Nautica Product: Men’s Sportswear, Nautica Jeans Co., Men’s/Women’s Sleepwear, Men’s Underwear, Men’s Tailored, Women’s Sportswear, Men’s/ Women’s Swimwear, Kids, Accessories, Watches, Eyewear, Slippers, Home, Fragrance, Water gear, Luggage. Top Executive: Karen Murray, President, VF Sportswear Year Founded: 1983 Corporate Location: New York City Other Locations: Sold in more than 60 countries around the globe Nautica® is a leading global lifestyle brand ranging from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories to a complete home collection. Nautica® products are refined casual classics inspired and energized by the water that are always crisp, clean and distinct. Today Nautica® is available in more than 60 countries with more than 200 Nautica® branded stores worldwide. In 2003, the Company was acquired by VF Corporation, a world leader in branded apparel, including sportswear, jeanswear, out-

door products, imagewear and contemporary brand products. Its principal brands include Lee®, Wrangler®, John Varvatos®, JanSport®, Eastpak®, The North Face®, Vans®, Napapijri®, Kipling®, Reef®, 7 For All Mankind® and lucy®. For additional information, please go to www.nautica.com and www.vfc.com. Comments on Key West participation: Since 1983, sailing and fun in and on the water have become synonymous with Nautica. The Key West Regatta, with its international field and high caliber of participants, is the perfect sailing event for the Nautica brand. News: In 2009, Nautica became a corporate sponsor of Oceana and of its mission to protect the world’s ocean. Oceana’s teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. Global in scope and dedicated to conservation, Oceana has campaigners based in North America, Europe and South and Central America. More than 300,000 members and e-activists in over 150 countries have already joined Oceana. For more information, please visit www.Oceana.org. How to contact us: www.nautica.com

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Day Sponsor Official Rum

Supporting Sponsor Official Rope

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CLASS A – IRC 1

888 45 5206 61300 84248 38008

Highland Fling Bella Mente Interlodge Decision Vela Veloce Anema & Core

CLASS B – FARR 40

50955 69 40091 60002 02 7289 1805 1 7 1972 60059 50751 40 5

12 03 10 13 02 08 06 01 07 09 14 11 04 05

Barking Mad Charisma Enfant Terrible Flash Gordon Goombay Smash Groovederci Joe Fly Mascalzone Latino Nanoq Nerone Plenty Spaceman Spiff Struntje Light Vincere

CLASS C – IRC 2

60432 18 4240 52915 52956 49 52939 60003

Cool Breeze Better Than Vitesse White Heat Hot Ticket Gold Digger Teamwork Pugwash

CLASS D – MELGES 32 36 22 29 39 35 25 37 21 30 26 27 23 41 34 38 42 28 32 43 31 24 33

Arethusa Argo Bronco Calvi Network Celeritas Dark N’Stormy Fantastika Flat Stanley Heartbreaker Lake Effect Leenabarca New Wave Ninkasi Ramrod Red Samba Pa Ti Shakedown Star Team Barbarians Teasing Machine Vanpire 32 Yasha Samurai

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Wally 82 R/P 69 TP52 TP52 S.Cross 52 JV 52

1.639 1.538 1.367 1.365 1.365 1.361

Sir Irvine Laidlaw Hap Fauth Austin Fragomen Stephen Murray Richard Oland Ennio Staffini

Monaco Newport, RI New York, NY New Orleans, LA Saint John, NB Annapolis, MD

Peter Isler Kevin Harrup Bill Lynn John Lovell Brian Ledbetter Mark Plough

Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40

James Richardson Nico Poons Alberto Rossi Helmut Jahn William Douglass John Demourkas Giovanni Maspero Vincenzo Onorato HRH Crown Prince Frederik Massimo Mezzaroma Alex Roepers Robert Ruhlman Wolfgang Schaefer Grant Hood

Newport, RI Monaco, MON Anacona, ITA Chicago, IL Newport, RI Santa Barbara, CA Rome, ITA Napoli, ITA Copenhagen, DEN Punta Ala, ITA New York, NY Cleveland, OH Kiel, GER Port Credit YC, CAN

Terry Hutchinson Jesper Radich Pietro D’Ali Bill Hardesty Ian Walker Cameron Appleton Francesco Bruni Nathan Wilmot Bouwe Bekking Vasco Vascotto Tony Rey Ryan Ruhlman Jes Gram Hansen Andy Horton

Mills 43 Swan 42 Swan 42 Summit 40 Summit 40 J/44 J/122 J/122

John Cooper Gosia Rojek Jon Halbert Mike Williamson Jim Hightower James Bishop Robin Team David Murphy

Cane Hill, MO Newport, RI Dallas, TX Newport, RI Houston, TX Jamestown, RI Beaufort, NC Newport, RI

Billy Liberty Chris Zaleski Mark Foster Simon Shaw Paul Parsons James Bishop, Jr. Jonathan Bartlett Larry Leonard

Phil Lotz Jason Carroll Michael Dominguez Carlo Alberini Malcolm Gefter Edward Tillinghast Lanfranco Cirillo Terry McSweeney Robert Hughes Robert Hesse Alex Jackson Michael Carroll John Taylor Rodrick Jabin Joe Woods John Kilroy Geoffrey Pierini Jeff Ecklund Stuart Simpson Jean Francois Cruette Dan van Heeckeren Yukihiro Ishida

Newport, RI New York, NY Newport, RI Pesaro, ITA Newport, RI Newport, RI Torri del Benac, ITA Cleveland, OH Macatawa Bay, MI Youngstown, NY Riverside, CT Clearwater, FL Big Sky, MT Annapolis, MD Torquay, GBR Malibu, CA Perth Amboy, NJ Ft Lauderdale, FL Torbay, GBR La Rochelle, FRA Mentor, OH Tokyo, JPN

Richard Clarke John Baxter Thomas Burnham Gabriele Benussi Tim Healy Charles Enright Michele Paolette Seadon Wjisen Charlie Ogletree Jud Smith Steve Benjamin Scott Nixon Anthony Kotoun Gavin Brady Paul Goodison Stu Bannatyne Chris Larson Harry Melges Nigel Young Christian Pontieux Wim van Heeckeren Charlie McKee

1.182 1.180 1.175 1.122 1.118 1.098 1.094 1.093

Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32 Melges 32

Can a 20 year old boat raced by family and friends be in the hunt in a competitive IRC class? Jim Bishop’s J/44 Gold Digger has proved time and again that it’s more than possible.

Photo courtesy of Summit Yachts

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Preliminary Scratch Sheet

Monday, January 18, 2010

Division 1

Robin Team’s J/122 is back to challenge 7 other entries in IRC 2. The Beaufort, NC skipper has been a Key West regular since 1994. They’ve had podium finishes in Key West and other regattas up and down the East Coast.

Mike Carroll and Marty Kullman prevailed in a highly competitive 3-regatta series to win the Acura Grand Prix Trophy last March. The Melges 32 class includes their Gold Cup in Ft. Lauderdale along with Key West Race Week and the Miami Grand Prix in the series scoring.

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CLASS A – MELGES 24

400 786 782 619 566 694 740 624 500 556 747 359 570 805 708 787 346 587 575 644

50 65 64 56 53 59 61 57 51 52 62 49 54 67 60 66 48 55 63 58

Baghdad Battle Rhythm Blu Moon Convexity Entourage GUL Code Zero Hoodlum Racing Kleine Rainbow Knot 2 Scale Lounge Act Monsoon Mustgo Regatta.nu Team Windhover Tramp UKA UKA Racing Vapour Trail WTF Zetiana Zig Zag 18

CLASS B – J/105

320 658 59 370 50 600 326 90 604 649 523 286 25605 657 392

05 14 01 07 02 10 06 03 11 12 09 04 15 13 08

Absolutely Big Booty Blackhawk Creative Destruction Eclipse Ghost Lucky Dog Max Power Orangutan Radiance Savasana Solaris Tenacious Vixen Wasabi

CLASS C – J/80 24 20 22 25 21 32 30 17 33 29 35 27 34 26 19 31 18 28 23

Angry Chameleon Blind Faith Bob Dylan Claire Emotional Rescue Jammy Dodger Juggernaut Kicks Le Tigre Lifted Little Feat Magic In Motion Rascal Relentless Rumor Shananigans Stacked Deck SWE 803 Willy T

HOMEPORT

HELMSMAN

TACTICIAN

Kristian Nergaard Guy Mossman Franco Rossini Donald Wilson Vladimir Kulinichenko Miles Quinton Paul Hulsey Bent Dietrich Bret Newcomb Loren Colahan Bruce Ayres David Happ Arne Larssen Elizabeth Harned Thomas Ritter Lorenzo Santini Greg McCliment Alan Field Alexis Michas Henri Samuel

Oslo, NOR Charleston, SC Lugano, SUI Chicago, IL Westbrook, CT London, GBR Detroit, MI Hamburg, GER Madison, WI Santa Barbara, CA Newport Beach, CA Eastport, MD Gottskar, SWE Pine Lake, NY Detroit, MI Porto Civitanova, ITA Detroit, MI Marina del Rey, CA Stonington, CT Dinard, FRA

Kristian Nergaard Guy Mossman Flavio Favini Donald Wilson Vladimir Kulinichenko Geoff Carveth Paul Hulsey Bent Dietrich Dierk Polzin Loren Colahan Bruce Ayres Keith Musto Carl Sylvan Elizabeth Harned Thomas Ritter Lorenzo Bressani Greg McCliment Alan Field Alexis Michas Henri Samuel

Espen Stokkeland Mike Buckley Tiziano Nava Jennifer Wilson Brian Malone Katy Lovell Geoff Kimmel Paul Williams Ryan Malmgren Jeff Grange John Pinckney Nick Maxwell Mats-Ola Andreasson Augie Barkow Mike Peseski Jonathan McKee Zac Hernandez Steve Hunt

Junius Grimes Patrick Eudy Scooter Simmons James Williams Damian Emery Kenneth Colburn Travis Weisleder Stefan Schulze Bernard Girod Bill Lakenmacher Brian Keane Bill Zartler Edward Palm Christopher Beane Adam Rosen/Jeff Marks

Charleston, SC Charleston, SC San Francisco, CA St Louis, MO MSSA, NY Southport, ME Fishing Bay, VA Cape May, NJ Santa Barbara, CA Houston, TX Marion, MA Houston, TX Grosse Pointe, MI Newport, RI Clearwater, FL

Mallory Schoolfield Patrick Eudy Scooter Simmons James Williams Damian Emery Ken Colburn Travis Weisleder Stefan Schulze Bernard Girod Bill Lakenmacher Brian Keane Bill Zartler Edward Palm Christopher Beane Jeff Marks

Kristen Robinson Aaron Galvin Michael Sudofsky Randy St James Gary Panariello Neil Martin Michael Zupon Rose/O’Sullivan G. Darden/R. Hillard Kerry Klingler Jeff Johnstone Jeremy Reynolds Will Welles Al Minella John Storck, Jr Shannon Lockwood Ramzi Bannura Magnus Tyreman Jeff Jordan

Annapolis, MD Annapolis, MD Marion, MA Sarasota, FL Annapolis, MD Hamble, GBR Larchmont YC, NY Seabrook, TX Ft Worth, TX Larchmont YC, NY Newport, RI Annapolis, MD Newport, RI Greenwich, CT Huntington, NY Morgan, NJ Eastport, MD Djursholm, SWE Annapolis, MD

Brian Robinson Aaron Galvin Michael Sudofsky Bill Johnsen Gary Panariello Neil Martin Ryan Zupon Bill Rose Max Skelley Kerry Klingler Jeff Johnstone Jeremy Reynolds Will Welles Al Minella John Storck III Bill Lockwood Ramzi Bannura Magnus Tyreman Jeff Jordan

Cedric Pouligny Chris Blundy Tim Russell George Ryan Bob Slattery

Rob Brann Mike Danish Chris Lewis Jeff Jarzombek Rachel Allen Scott Rosen Jesse McKnight Steve Lopez Jonathan Sharp Lincoln White Stuart Lindow Rod Johnstone Andy Coyne Katy Storck Jeff Todd Dan Skinner Jay Lutz

With a second overall last year, Franco Rossini and Flavio Favini are no doubt aiming for the top spot in the Melges 24 class. Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

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Preliminary Scratch Sheet

Monday, January 18, 2010

Division 2

1999 marked the Key West debut for the J/105s. What started with just three boats has grown into great one design racing ever since.

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Schedule of Events

here are ten races scheduled over five days with the potential for two races on Friday. Event Access Cards are required for admittance to activities at the Race Week Tent and Industry Partner Area after 4:30pm. Race Headquarters (RH) is at the Historic Seaport (HSP), on the corner of Caroline and Margaret Streets adjacent to the Race Week Tent (RWT). The “Afternoon Entertainment” Sessions (AE) are part of the shoreside entertainment which takes place under the Race Week Tent (RWT), or in the Partner Hospitality Area (IP).

Friday, January 15 1:00 – 6:00 Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick-up (RH) 1:00 – 6:00 One Design Crew Weigh-In (RH)

Saturday, January 16 9:00 – 6:00 Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick-up (RH) 9:00 – 6:00 One Design Crew Weigh-In (RH)

CITY OF KEY WEST DAY

Sunday, January 17

8:00 – 9:00 Filing of PHRF Rating Appeals (RH) 9:00 – 12:00 PHRF Rating Appeal Hearings (RH) 9:00 – 6:00 One Design Crew Weigh-In (RH) 9:00 – 5:00 Registration — Bow Stickers/Numbers Available (RWT) 4:00 – 5:00 AE: Winning Tactics in Key West — North Sails and Kattack (RWT) 5:00 – 5:30 Skipper’s Meeting (RWT) 6:00 – 8:00 Welcoming Reception (RWT)

NAUTICA WATCHES DAY 9:00 10:30 – 4:30 5:00 – 6:00 6:00 – 8:00

Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel) Racing (Approximate Times) AE: Commanders’ Weather Briefing sponsored by B&G (IP) Awards Presentation and Evening Party (RWT)

SPERRY TOP-SIDER DAY 9:00 10:30 – 4:30 5:00 – 6:00 5:00 – 6:00 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, January 20

Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel) Racing (Approximate Times) AE: CPR/AED & Basic First Aid Seminar — Sail 22 (RWT) AE: Commanders’ Weather Briefing sponsored by B&G (IP) Awards Presentation and Evening Party (RWT)

LEWMAR DAY 9:00 10:30 – 4:30 4:30 – 6:00 5:00 – 6:00 6:00 – 8:00

Tuesday, January 19

Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel) Racing (Approximate Times) AE: ISAF Group 2 Elimination — will it help? Panel Discussion (RWT) AE: Commanders’ Weather Briefing sponsored by B&G (IP) Awards Presentation and Evening Party (RWT)

MOUNT GAY RUM DAY 9:00 10:30 – 4:30 5:00 – 6:00 5:00 – 6:00 6:00 – 8:00

Monday, January 18

Thursday, January 21

Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel) Racing (Approximate Times) AE: “Spanish Castle to White Knight” Volvo Ocean Race movie (RWT) AE: Commanders’ Weather Briefing sponsored by B&G (IP) Awards Presentation and Evening Party (RWT)

INDUSTRY PARTNER DAY

Friday, January 22

9:00 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel) 10:30 – 3:30 Racing (Approximate Times) 6:00 – 8:00 Final Awards Presentation and Evening Party (RWT)

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Preliminary Scratch Sheet

SAIL

BOAT

MODEL

HDCP

ENTRANT

HOMEPORT

Gulfstream 35 -11p Corsair 28R 21p Corsair 28R 21p Corsair 28R 21p Corsair Sprint 750 33p Corsair Sprint 750 33p Corsair F-27 48p

Bob Harkrider Steve Marsh Tom Reese John Novak Cliff Farrah Tim Britton David Fice

Sarasota, FL Stuart, FL Youngstown, NY Colleyville, TX Destin, FL Peru, VT Ithaca YC, NY

J/125 1D35 Henderson 30 Bene 40.7 J/120 Farr 30 J/120 Summit 35 Summit 35

-3p 36p 45p 48p 48p 54p 54p 54p 54p

James Madden C. Buckner/F. Prelle Bob Foley Ronald Buzil Rick Wesslund John & Linda Edwards William Terry Bill Titus Royal Cork Yacht Club

Oyster Bay, NY Houston, TX Hull, MA Chicago, IL Miami, FL Solomons, MD Tampa, FL Newport, RI Cork, IRL

J/109 C&C37/40wk Cape Fear 38 Cape Fear 38 Centurion 40 Evelyn 32 Hobie 33 Bene 10M J/29

75p 84p 84p 84p 87p 87p 96p 102p 108p

Bill Sweetser Jack Cavalier Kent Mitchell Gerry Taylor Denny Manrique B. Berges/B. Hall Scott Self Bruce Gardner Steve Thurston

Annapolis, MD Tampa, FL Bald Head Isl, NC Annapolis, MD Minneapolis, MN Bokeelia, FL Rockwall, TX Annapolis, MD Barrington, RI

Kenny Saylor Dave Materne

S2 9.1 Mariah 27 J/24 J/24 Kirby 25

132p 144p 171p 171p 171p

John Nevin John Chick Mark Milnes Joe Naroski/Norm LeBlanc Keith Amirault

Milford, CT Key West, FL Key West, FL Marblehead, MA Digby, CAN

Mike Elam Jessie Combs John Burke Bruce Moore

CLASS A – MULTIHULL

500 186 64 118 18 17 228

Merlin Dealer’s Choice Flight Simulator Overdo Strategery V Tobiko Triumphant

CLASS B – PHRF 1

52125 35037 109 51377 28920 41 83242 60351 35

Stark Raving Mad IV Revolution Wild Ride Vayu El Ocaso Rhumb Punch Tampa Girl Act One Marinerscove.ie

CLASS C – PHRF 2

51 64337 52138 53228 96 53194 16 73456 269

Rush Creola My Velocity Tangent Island Flyer Bluto Soap Opera L’Outrage Mighty Puffin

CLASS D – PHRF 3 Elysium Bad Dog Blah Blah Blah Nojoe Chick Magnet

TACTICIAN

Richard Stephens

Greg Harding Gary Weisman Chuck Buckner Wiley Crocket Andrew Kerr Clarke McKinney Bill Titus Tom Babel Dan Borrer Cliff Stagg Eugene Hageniers

It’s a Key West debut for the Summit 35 design. A Royal Cork Yacht Club crew has travelled to sunny Florida to try out Mariner’s Cove. Bill Titus’ Act One will provide a match race within the fleet racing in PHRF 1. Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com

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KEY WEST 2010 Photo courtesy of Summit Yachts

Monday, January 18, 2010

Division 3

The multihulls are back! What was a C28R one design class in 2008 is now a handicap start featuring four different models.

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Bill Sweetserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s J/109 Rush is the scratch boat in PHRF 2. Nine boats with a rating band of 33 seconds / mile should produce some great competition this week.

DANGER: Port Layline into the Downwind Finish Observations from the Signal Boat by PRO Ken Legler

Here are some examples by observation. Two years ago our signal boat had its burgee clipped off the bow by the boom of a Farr 40. The offender got both a DSQ and a bill. Last year a Farr 40 caught our anchor chain which sucked them into a side-by-side pounding of the RC boat. Amazingly, the Signal boat was barely damaged unlike the Farr 40. A few races later a port layline rendezvous of Farr 40s caused mayhem upon finishing. We have also seen M32s miss the finish line altogether by either planning past it, or by heading up to make course, broach and slide across the wind above the line missing it on the other side. For the Race committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, a keep away buoy a half length out to starboard of the signal boat might be set and downwind finish line lengths may increase from the usual six to eight lengths to a less crowded ten to twelve lengths. Meanwhile tacticians, navigators, and skippers might want to consider that when fleet racing, strategy is good, tactics are evil!

Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com

atch Racers know how to pass an opponent just before the downwind finish. They starboard tack their opponent over to and beyond the port tack layline. The port tacker has no protection of mark room until after they reach the zone. Employing this tactic in a fleet race comes with great risk when surrounded by other boats. When one boat pins another past the port layline, thus taking their spot on the layline, they become targets themselves for other starboard tackers to do the same. When match racing, use the rules as a sword; when fleet racing, use the rules as a shield. Paul Elvstrom once said that race boats will always evolve but that tactics will always remain the same. He was certainly correct about boats and for the most part about tactics too. There are subtle changes in tactics, however, when boats evolve, rules change, and even when race committees alter their procedures. Race committees more often use downwind finishes to run more races per day on shorter courses. They also set finish lines to starboard so they can take finishes while simultaneously setting a new starting line to port to shorten the turnover time between races. This means there is now a double penalty for hitting the portend finish mark. Offending boats not only owe a penalty turn before finishing but are often given a bill for damaging this extremely expensive mark of the course. Recent changes in boats have made downwind finishes more challenging than before. Sport boats to TP 52 are going really fast downwind. Melges 24s with their large asyms have been planning downwind half blind since these fantastic sport boats were invented. Farr 40s greatly increased the size of their spinnakers a few years ago and the Melges 32 spinnakers are big enough to mummify the entire hull and crew. The Melges 32 in particular can only sail at one angle downwind in breeze. Overstanding; whether by windshift, navigational error, or force, can be disastrous.

Monday, January 18, 2010

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World Class and Mighty Tough

Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

International Teams Promise Exciting Competition

ey West’s International Team Competition always adds extra excitement to race week. This friendly, yet highly competitive international team component of race week has become a popular feature and one that highlights the strength and diversity of the fleets. International participation has been a hallmark in Key West for over a decade now and 2010 is no exception. Now in its 13th year, this year’s competition has nine exciting three-boat teams with boats from the Farr 40, Melges 32 and Melges 24 classes. The teams hail from France, Great Britain, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy (2), and the U.S. (3). The three U.S. teams are regional – with boats representing the West Coast, Great Lakes, and East Coast. "What was loosely modeled after the Admiral's Cup in Cowes, England has become a true Key West tradition,"

The Nautica Watches Trophy has become a prestigious and highly sought after Key West award. notes Race Chairman Peter Craig. "The international team competition unites people who would not normally see each other on the race course. Presenting sponsor Nautica brings added prestige to the competition along with beautiful timepieces to the winners. The Nautica Watches Trophy has become a prestigious and highly sought after Key West award." At the end of the week The Nautica Watches Trophy and Nautica Yacht Timer watches will be awarded to each of the three boats on the winning team. Second and third place teams will also receive trophies and timepieces. International Team Competition scoring is based on the lowest cumulative points scored by each team for the entire series. For the purpose of team scoring, the individual boats on each team will be scored only against other boats on teams within their individual classes.

Defending champions Farr 40 Mascalzone Latino and Melges 24 UKA UKA Racing have a new Melges 32 team member Calvi Network. They face tough competition from fellow countrymen and seven other teams.

International Team Competition — The Nautica Watches Trophy Preliminary Scratch Sheet — January 4, 2010 TEAM FLAG CLASS BOAT HOMEPORT FRANCE USA Farr 40 Barking Mad Newport, RI FRA Melges 32 Teasing Machine La Rochelle, FRA FRA Melges 24 Zig Zag 18 Dinard, FRA GERMANY GER Farr 40 Struntje Light Kiel, GER USA Melges 32 Argo New York, NY GER Melges 24 Kleine Rainbow Hamburg, GER GREAT BRITAIN MON Farr 40 Charisma Monaco GBR Melges 32 Red Torquay, UK GBR Melges 24 GUL Code Zero London, GBR ITALY 1 ITA Farr 40 Mascalzone Latino Napoli, ITA ITA Melges 32 Calvi Network Pesaro, ITA ITA Melges 24 UKA UKA Milano, ITA ITALY 2 ITA Farr 40 Nerone YC Punta Ala, ITA ITA Melges 32 Fantistika Torri del Banac, ITA SUI Melges 24 Blu Moon Lugano, SUI SCANDINAVIA DEN Farr 40 Nanoq Copenhagen, DEN USA Melges 32 New Wave Clearwater, FL NOR Melges 24 Baghdad Oslo, NOR USA EAST COAST USA Farr 40 Plenty New York, NY USA Melges 32 Ramrod Annapolis, MD USA Melges 24 Mustgo Eastport, MD USA GREAT LAKES USA Farr 40 Flash Gordon Chicago, IL USA Melges 32 Heartbreaker Macatawa Bay, MI USA Melges 24 Hoodlum Racing Detroit, MI USA WEST COAST USA Farr 40 Groovederci Santa Barbara, CA USA Melges 32 Samba Pa Ti Malibu, CA USA Melges 24 Monsoon Newport Beach, CA

ENTRANT / HELM James Richardson Jean Francois Cruette Henri Samuel Wolfgang Schaefer Jason Carroll Bent Dietrich Nico Poons Joe Woods Miles Quinton Vincenzo Onorato Carlo Alberini Lorenzo Santini Massimo Mezzaroma Lanfranco Cirillo Franco Rossini/Flavio Favini HRH Crown Prince Frederik Michael Carroll / Marty Kullman Kristian Nergaard Alex Roepers Roderick Jabin David Happ / Keith Musto Helmut Jahn Robert Hughes Paul Hulsey John Demourkas John Kilroy, Jr. Bruce Ayres

What’s

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Marlow’s Grand Prix Series offers the Ultimate in tailormade performance for running rigging. With hundreds of combinations for performance core and covers, plus pioneering weight saving technology and the opportunity to specify ropes to exact colour and length requirements. New to the Marlow Grand Prix Series for 2010 is cores made from the new Dyneema® SK90 fibre. Marlow’s new D12 90 range, made with SK90, has proven break loads on average 16% above that of either D12 75 or D12 78. To further enhance the characteristics of the Dyneema® SK90 yarn we at Marlow have super pre-stretched the finished rope using our “Max” technique. This greatly improves strength and reduces the constructional stretch. To learn more, please drop by the booth. Where to see us in Key West: Industry Partner Exhibit Area For more information: Tel: 44 (0)1323 444444 e-mail: yachting@marlowropes.com www.marlowropes.com Our onsite representative is: Paul Honess, Sales Director +44 (0)7977 177029

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Southern Spars is recognized as the industry leader for building high performance sail boat spars from Moths to Mega Yachts. Our spars and rigging can be seen at Key West onboard Melges 24, Melges 32, Farr 30, Farr 40, Highland Fling and Bella Mente to name a few. Rig Pro is the service division of Southern Spars. As well as providing a full range of rig services such as tuning, rig and rigging inspections, preventative maintenance and damage repair, Rig Pro also specializes in providing sail handling solutions from all the top brand suppliers. Rig Pro carries high tech cordages from Hampidjan, Maffioli, Gleistein, Yale, New England Ropes, Sampson, FSR Roboline, hardware solutions from Harken, Lewmar, Equiplite, Karver, Schaefer, Tylaska, Ronstan and hydraulic solutions from Navtec, Holmatro and Cariboni. Hot products to check out at Key West are the optimized big boat spars onboard Bella Mente and Highland Fling which incorporate Southern Spars EC6+ Continuous carbon fiber standing rigging. Where to see us in Key West: Unfortunately our trailer won’t be present this year, however we will have a number of representatives onsite should you require assistance. For more information: Visit www.southernspars.com Our onsite representatives are: Chuck Brown, Brian Fisher and Tony Reaper

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companies in the sailing industry provide support through this program that is now in its 9th year. You’ll find participating company logos at premiere-racing.com, in the Program and Sailing Instructions and in issues of Race Week News during the week. A strong Industry Partner Program adds stability to the event, helping Premiere Racing meet the challenges that are inherent in producing this stand-alone event for our mutual clients — the racing boat owner. Eight partners will participate with displays in the Industry Partner area this year: Bainbridge Internationa, B&G, Hall Spars and Rigging, Holmatro, J/Boats, Melges Performance Sailboats, Marlow Ropes and Summit Yachts.

Photos by (clockwise from lower left): Tim Wilkes (Farr40), Ken Stanek (PHRF and IRC2) and Sharon Green (J/105)

Monday, January 18, 2010

KEY WEST 2010 Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com

Spectacular continued final day of racing last January. This Charleston, SC crew welcomes a second Charleston entry, making its first trip to Key West. Junius Grimes and the Absolutely! crew are active participants in the Charleston Ocean Racing Association series. Solaris, Bill Zartler’s Houston, TX boat is making its second trip to Key West. They have declared a true international crew with “a Texan, a Brit, an Israeli, a Mexican and a Cajun” and Texas bragging rights that include five consecutive Houston Sperry Top-Sider NOOD championships. All J/105s are U.S. boats this year, with 12 different states represented. The J/80 class (2C) has another very impressive turnout, with 19 boats on the line (up from 14 last year). The J/80 Mid-Winters at Key West are the beginning of their 2010 East Coast tour, which will culminate in their worlds next October in Newport, RI. Class President Kristen Robinson credits much of this class’ successful turnout to the fact that all are truly friends who enjoy seeing each other at the events. There is great competitiveness on the water, but also camaraderie ashore. Last year’s top seven are all back so there will indeed be great competitiveness on the racecourse. John Stork Jr’s family crew on Rumor have won this class the past Continued on page 18.

The 54 one design boats in Division 2 always deliver great tactics and top notch boat handling. The J/105 class will start second between the Melges 24s and J/80s.

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The U.S. debut of Seamless Carbon Rigging/Streamlined is taking place in the Hall Spars & Rigging display in the Industry Partner area. SCR/S is the first-ever carbon rigging product with an ultra-low-drag airfoil shape. The new SCR/S is designed specifically for projects looking for the maximum edge in speed. Airfoil-shaped SCR/S reduces windage by 50% over other composite rigging products. Since standing rigging is the main source of rig windage, this reduction will give any boat a quantifiable improvement in speed. SCR caused a sensation in the composite rigging industry as the first reliable solid composite rigging solution when it was introduced in 2008. In November 2009, SCR won the DAME Award for innovation in the category Deck Equipment, Sails, and Rigging at the METS boat show. The DAME jury described SCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end fittings as â&#x20AC;&#x153;superbly designedâ&#x20AC;? and their press release stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;The jury liked the sleekness and simplicity of the design and the ease of installation.â&#x20AC;? Where to see us in Key West: Visit our tent in the industry partner area to see SCR/S on display. For more information: Visit www.hallspars.com or pick up information in our Key West display. Our onsite representatives are: Ben and Nan Hall, Phil Garland, and Clare Evans are available in our tent after racing. Stop by!

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Spectacular continued two years. They narrowly lost to New York sailmaker Kerry Klingler in 2007. A three-peat will be a tall order with Klingler, Robinson’s Angry Chameleon and Bill Rose’s Kicks back in the fray. Kristen and husband Brian were third last year, with Rose in second. Neil Martin and Jammy Dodger from Hamble, UK are no doubt looking to ratchet up last year’s 4th place to a podium finish. Sailmaker Jay Lutz will call tactics on Magnus Tyreman’s SWE 803. Eight states, Sweden and the UK are represented. PRO Dave Brennan and his experienced crew are looking forward to great one design racing on Division 2.

Division 3 — PRO Wayne Bretsch

J/80 class has earned bragging rights as the third largest class in Key West for the second consecutive year.

This circle features four starts and 30 boats this year. Multihulls (3A) are back in play after a one year hiatus. This handicap class will start first on Division 3. Four different models will be scored using established Corsair handicaps and assigned handicaps provided by the Multihull Association of South Florida. There is a lot of optimism within the multihull community for growing this class of trimarans and catamarans in 2011, with the expectation that one design classes or sub-classes will

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ultimately emerge. The scratch boat is Bob Harkrider’s Gulfstream 35 catamaran Merlin. Harkrider, a Key West regular, raced his Corsair 28R most recently in 2008. Tom Reese took class honors in the same one design class that year. His Youngstown, NY based Flight Simulator has a long string of top finishes in Great Lakes, Gulf, and South Florida waters. They will be joined by two other Corsair 28Rs. Two Corsair Sprint 750s are the small boats in this class. This is Cliff Farrah’s third KWRW and his first regatta with this new boat. He is very enthusiastic about the boat’s speed potential and the ease of transport and set up. Sailmaker Brian Harrison will be part of the Strategery crew.

two friends from Wild Thing are all experienced and enthusiastic Massachusetts Bay sailors. El Ocaso has taken both class and PHRF Boat of the Week honors at Key West in past years. Rick Wesslund has professed to preferring heavy air and given the right conditions, this J/120 and crack crew is to be reckoned with. Another J/120, a 1D35, Beneteau 40.7, Farr 30, and two new Summit 35s round out this class. The Mark Mills designed Summit 35 is one of Sailing World’s four Boat of the Year recipients. Recent conversations with Farr 30 owners who have competed in Key West and their class organization, point to this storied class returning with a one design start in 2011.

PHRF Classes

PHRF 2 (3C) is a nine boat class of moderate displacement designs between 29 and 40 LOA. The class features a reasonable rating band of 33 seconds/mile. Gerry Taylor’s Cape Fear 38 Tangent won class honors last year with 8 bullets in 10 races. A second Cape Fear 38, My Velocity joins the class this week. This Bald Head Island entry and crew make their Key West debut this week. L’Outrage, Bruce Gardner’s long time, successful Key West contender, finished second to Tangent last January. The two Annapolis boats are joined by fellow Chesapeake sailor Bill Sweetser in his J/109 Rush. Soap Opera, Scott Self’s Hobie 33, has a story to tell before the racing gets started. He and his regular crew did the Fort Lauderdale feeder race, but the crew had to get back to work. So with the help of the Scuttlebutt Crew Board, he’s assembled a new crew of experienced racers for race week — none of whom have ever raced together. Bill Berges and Ben Hall’s Evelyn 32-2 Bluto, a Centurion

40, and J/29 complete this competitive PHRF class. PHRF 3 (3D) is a “small boat” PHRF class with a 36 second/mile rating band. It’s also the smallest class in fleet in numbers. Regardless, these boats should see some close racing and will enjoy all that Key West has to offer this week. An S2 9.1 is the scratch boat. John Nevin and Elysium won their class last year, 3 points clear of another S2 9.1. Key West local and regular contender Mark Milnes has a second J/24 to match tactics with this year. Milnes’ Blah, Blah, Blah faces Marblehead Massachusetts based NoJoe. This is the first Key West Race Week for Joe Naroski and his crew. 2010 will also be a first for Keith Amirault and his Kirby 25 Chick Magnet. He and his crew are escaping the Canadian winter with the goal of having fun… and winning of course. This is skipper John Chick’s 15th Key West Race Week. He and friends Jeff Diemand and Mike Elam have partnered on four different boats over the years. The Mariah 27 Bad Dog shows homeport Key West, but the partners are taking a break from winter in hometown Chicago. PRO Wayne Bretsch notes that all the entries in his division are very competitive and that in any of the four classes, one mistake can be costly. He expects boats to be relatively conservative in the first couple days of racing, with boats needing to make gains taking more risks later in the week. This will be a common theme on Divisions 1 and 2 as well. The boat preparation, planning and crew practice is all but complete. The time has come to get out to the race course and learn who will be the first Key West champions for this new decade. Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

PHRF racing has been a prominent and popular component of race week since the inaugural event in 1988. While the economy has clearly impacted quantity, there’s no doubt about the quality and competitiveness of the boats in this year’s three classes. PHRF 1 (3B) features a relatively disparate group of nine boats with eight falling within a tight rating band of 18 seconds/mile. Jim Madden’s Stark Raving Mad won their class in 2008 with a mix of professionals and amateurs on board. The scratch J/125 is significantly faster than the rest of the class, but will need to sail well to correct on this competitive group in PHRF 1. Henderson 30s have participated at race week for over a decade now. This is the third year for Bob Foley with Wild Ride and his first year bringing a boat to Key West as a skipper. His five regular crew members and

Two J/120s will be racing in PHRF 1. Different configurations result in different handicaps. Tampa Girl and El Ocaso both have carbon masts, but Tampa Girls’ shoal draft translates into a 6 sec/mile handicap differential.

Monday, January 18, 2010

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KEY WEST 2010 Racing Areas There will be three separate racing areas, one for each Division. The approximate rendezvous locations for each Division follow:

Division 1 IRC 1, Farr 40, IRC 2, Melges 32

Stock Island

Historic Seaport Race Week Headquarters

West of the Main Ship Channel, approximately 1.5NM South/ Southwest of buoy G“9”

Truman Annex Navy Basin

Main Ship Channel

Division 2 Melges 24, J/105, J/80 East of the Main Ship Channel, approximately 2.2NM Southeast of buoy G“9”

Buoy G“9”

Division 3 Multihulls, PHRF 1 – 3 South of Stock Island, approximately 4.2NM East of buoy G“9”

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BOAT OF THE WEEK

he ultimate prize at Key West is the Boat of the Week Trophy. This prestigious award will be presented to the boat which triumphs in the class with the closest, most competitive racing. A tradition since the very beginning of “Key West Race Week”, the scoring criteria has evolved from Last year was the first ever Boat of the what was initially the lowest point total to a dual Week award for a Melges 32. This hyper criteria, utilizing various factors and formulas that competitive class will likely be in the were refined over time. The criteria were further running again when racing concludes on enhanced when a qualitative assessment was Friday. included in the analysis, and has been used successfully for more than six years. This mix of quantitative and qualitative assessment and comparisons remains in play for 2010. The quantitative criteria takes the series score into account, subtracting the points of the class winner from the 5th place boat. The fewer the points between 1st and 5th the better the result. We also review finish times, deltas and course distances among the top boats in the classes and use this as part of the qualitative criteria. For boats in handicap classes, corrected times are used. This assessment will also be a factor in determining Boat of the Day winners. The qualitative component considers the varying conditions and classes on each of the 4 courses. Class size, starts, finishes, mark roundings, protest decisions, boats that drop out and other situations not reflected in finish times and series scores are all factors that can be taken into consideration. The Race Chairman will call upon his Principal Race Officers and their Spotters to report their observations before determining the Boat of the Day and Boat of the Week winners. Each class is eligible for only one Boat of the Day Award during race week. No criteria are perfect — including ours. We’ll continue to look at this issue and strive to develop the very best method for ensuring that the Key West Boat of the Week Trophy is presented to the class winner which triumphs in what is truly the most competitive, closely contested class during race week.

Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

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Boat of

the Week

Year

Boat

Type

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988

Star Melges 32 Barking Mad Farr 40 Giacomel Audi Racing Melges 24 Bellicosa Swan 45 Pegasus 575 Melges 24 Mean Machine Farr 40 Zuni Bear J/105 Atalanti XI Farr 40 Atalanti XI Farr 40 Heartbreaker 1D35 Hi Fling CM 60 (IMS) Abracadabra 1D48 Windquest 1D48 Brightstar N/M 47 (IMS) Infinity N/M 49 (IMS) Thomas I-Punkt Mumm 36 Highland Fling Swan 53 (PHRF) Gaucho Farr 44 (PHRF) Lonia Bene 1st 41 (PHRF) Babe Ruthless N/M 30 (PHRF) Daiblesse Beneteau 42 (PHRF) Brigadoon Frers 41 (PHRF)

Owner Jeff Ecklund James Richardson Riccardo Simoneschi Massimo Ferragamo Team Pegasus Peter DeRidder Richard Bergmann George Andreadis George Andreadis Robert Hughes Irvine Laidlaw Jim Andrews Dick & Doug Devos Richard Breeden John Thomson Thomas Friese Irvine Laidlaw Christian Schmiegelow J. Matney & C. Stacey Larry Harvey Rod Sellers Robbie Pierce

Official Race Viewing Ship The Schooner Halie & Matthew is in the Florida Keys and will be available on Tuesday and Thursday of race week for race viewing, and all week for sunset cruises. For more information, contact: email: Lance Holmquist lanceholmquist@bellsouth.net phone: Suzanna Holmquist 305-292-0045

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Halie & Matthew

Monday, January 18, 2010

Will Eliminating Group 2 Improve the Game?

KEY WEST 2010

CHAMPIONS

Acura Key West 2009 presented by Nautica Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

or the past nine years, the ISAF Classification system has been used by dozens of one-design classes and scores of regattas and races around the world to shape the character of racing desired by their participants. These events and classes have sought a method to determine whether their participants are “professional” or “amateur,” and without using exactly these terms the ISAF system was developed to try and help make this distinction. Through an evaluation of the sailor’s answers to an online application on the ISAF website, the system places a rating (called Group status) on a sailor which is presumed to relate to his or her skills to improve the boats performance while racing. To date some 80,000 sailors in over 40 countries have been been rated at least once, with each rating good for two years before renewal. Some of the most competitive and popular classes in the sport — Farr 30’s, Melges 32’s, Farr 40’s, to name a few — restrict the number of Group 2 or 3 (“semi-professional” or “professional”) sailors, while others allow only Group 1 (“amateur”) participants (eg, J/105’s). Part of their success lies in the effective use of the Classification Code to define who are Group 1’s, 2’s, or 3’s. But like any system, there are problems and its application for those who lie in a gray zone between who are obviously “amateur” and “professional.” Unlike a golf handicap, an individual sailor’s abilities cannot be measured based purely on performance in a team game, so the system uses an indirect method to infer ability based on gauging a sailor’s financial interest in the sport. Those who gain no financial benefit whatsoever are deemed to be Group 1, whereas those who get paid for racing are Group 3. Group 2’s are those who are neither 1’s nor 3’s, and often include many marine industry sailors. In response to a recent survey, however, ISAF has approved the elimination of Group 2 as a classification effective April 1st this year. Besides having the 440 Group 2’s in the system re-apply, and some classes which use Group 2 having to re-write their class rules (eg, Farr 30’s and Beneteau 36.7’s), this change will have other ripple effects through the system. The largest of these will be in how the line will now be drawn between Group 1 and Group 3. For sailors and the 11 members of the Classification Commission guidance comes from a set of interpretations published as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), which along with the Classification Code is available for download from the ISAF website. While the Commission’s FAQ’s are brand-new and have been timed for their public release to coincide with Key West Race Week, indications are that the majority of former Group 2’s will likely be re-classified as Group 1’s. This is due primarily to a new criteria of evaluating Group 2 marine industry sailors: if they have a skill which does not directly contribute to the performance of the boat while racing, they will become Group 1 after April 1st. To learn more about the system, its use and the new FAQ criteria, join Classification Commission member Dobbs Davis and a panel of prominent class managers and sailors on Tuesday evening’s seminar in the Race Week tent.

Acura Boat of the Week

Star (Melges 32)

Jeff Ecklund

Fort Lauderdale, FL

PHRF Boat of the Week

Primal Scream (PHRF 1 – C&C 115) Steven Stollman

Key Biscayne, FL

Nautica Watches International Team Competition Team Italia2 Mascalzone Latino (Farr 40) Bitipi (Melges 32) UKA UKA Racing (Melges 24)

Vincenzo Onorato Savino Formentini Lorenzo Bressani

Napoli, ITA FRA YCS, ITA Civitanova Marc, ITA

Paul Washburn Award “For the Love of the Sport”

John & Linda Edwards Solomons, MD

IRC 1 Swan 42 Farr 40 IRC 2 Farr 30

Niklas Zennstrom Hamble, UK Jon Halbert Dallas, TX Vincenzo Onorato Napoli, ITA Daniel Woolery Pt. Richmond, CA John & Linda Edwards Solomons, MD

Division 1 Ran (TP52) Vitesse Mascalzone Latino Soozal (King 40) Rhumb Punch

Division 2 Melges 32 Melges 24 J/105

Star UKA UKA Racing Savasana

Jeff Ecklund Lorenzo Bressani Brian Keane

Fort Lauderdale, FL Civitanova Marc, ITA Marion, MA

Steven Stollman Robert Armstrong John Storck, Jr. Gerry Taylor John Nevin

Key Biscayne, FL St. Croix, USVI Huntington, NY Annapolis, MD Milford, CT

Vincenzo Onorato

Napoli, ITA

Franco Rossini

Lugano, SUI

Daniel Woolery

Pt. Richmond, CA

John Storck, Jr.

Huntington, NY

Pat Eudy

Charleston, SC

Division 3 PHRF 1 PHRF 2 J/80 PHRF 3 PHRF 4

Primal Scream (C&C 115) Good Girl (J/100) Rumor Tangent (Cape Fear 38) Elysium (S2 9.1)

Boat of the Day Monday

Nautica Watches Day

Mascalzone Latino (Farr 40)

Tuesday

Sperry Top-Sider Day

Blu Moon (Melges 24)

Wednesday Mount Gay Rum Day

Soozal (IRC 2 – King 40)

Thursday

Lewmar Day

Rumor (J/80)

Friday

Acura Day

Big Booty (J/105)

Monday, January 18, 2010

KEY WEST 2010

Nautica and Oceana — Protecting the World’s Oceans Special Theme Party Monday Night

is it really fair to compare awards with other rums when you’ve been winning them for over 300 years?

Photo courtesy of Oceana

71% of the world is covered by oceans. Not only do they control the Earth’s climate, they are an essential source of protein for nearly half the people of the world. They drive our economies and for millions of sailors, swimmers and vacationers, they offer a refuge from the metal and concrete that encase our working lives. However, the world’s oceans are at a critical juncture and face collapse if nothing is done. Large scale industrial fishing takes too much ocean wildlife from the water. Land-based industries put too many pollutants in, while too many laws meant to limit the destruction are ignored or selectively enforced. The good news is that the oceans are resilient enough to return to healthy abundance. Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. With offices around the world, for nearly a decade, Oceana and its supporters have positively influenced the science, laws, industries and public policy that directly affect the world’s oceans, reducing pollution and helping to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations and other sea life. Ranger has sailed from the Pacific to the Mediterranean doing invaluable research. Nautica is proud to be a corporate sponsor of Oceana, combining efforts to turn the tide for our oceans. As part of this partnership, a special Oceana theme night is planned for Nautica Watches Day on Monday evening. Be sure not to miss this fun tent party with tailored music, visual effects, delicious appetizers and exclusive giveaways and learn how you can get involved with this important cause.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

KEY WEST 2010

Shoreside Fun and Entertainment Key West 2010: The Race Week Village

elcome to the 2010 edition of “Key West Race Week” and the official event site at the Historic Seaport, where regatta life shoreside revolves around the race week village and the enormous ‘Big Top’ that has become a landmark in Old Town Key West during the third week of January. More than just a traditional tent party, the Key West race village is home to the special annual reunion of competitors and marine industry notables that takes place at the start of every year. The perfect setting for catching up with old friends and making new ones, the Industry Partner hospitality and exhibit area adds additional opportunities to meet and mingle and learn from the experts. Stop and visit with your race week Sponsors and Industry Partners and discover what exciting and new things they have to offer you. Exhibits and demonstrations and unique race week merchandise that you can’t get anywhere else are all brought together for you under one roof. Your Access Card is good for six days (Sunday through Friday) and brings value beyond the evening tent hours. Popular afternoon panel discussions and presentations bring you face to face with sailing legends and champions. On Registration Sunday and after racing during the week, the topics and panel line-ups furnish a range of relevant and motivating discussions and presentations. Among this year’s highlights are daily weather debriefs and forecasts, ‘live’ race tracking from Kattack, and a movie showing of the highs and lows of the incredible 2008-09 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Each evening under the Big Top, the hundreds of reports and exciting tales of the day take place in earnest. Race course action is run on five giant video screens, silver and crystal trophies are awarded to the day’s winners, and complimentary soft drinks, beer, snacks and Mount Gay Rum are available to all. Two certified massage therapists are available to help you work out the kinks from a hard day’s racing. Be sure not to miss this year’s fun new events: on Sunday evening the Regatta Ginger Beer / Mount Gay Rum tasting, featuring a special drink: The Bermuda Squall. On Monday evening for Nautica Day, a special Oceana theme night with tailored music, visual effects and delicious appetizers. Oceana will have exclusive giveaways available at their booth Monday — Wednesday evenings. Please see the Afternoon Entertainment schedule on next page for details on all race week happenings. Details also available at the Race Headquarters. Visitors to the Conch Republic never lack for things to do and with the race week village in the heart of Old Town, all these attractions and more are within easy reach. If you are not on the race course during the day, there is an endless list of intriguing things to do. Whether it’s shopping, Mallory Square performers, sightseeing, the one-and-only Duval Street, water sports, fine dining, casual pubs, a ride on the Conch train, or race-viewing on the schooner Halie & Matthew, you’ll find that a week in “paradise” just isn’t long enough.

Shelby Reynolds, Certified Massage Therapist Grand Traverse Natural Health Care • massage therapist for seven years • attended the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM • specializes in integrative massage therapy and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy • has provided sports massage on site at the Grand Traverse Yacht Club and various sporting events

Michelle Kuffer, Certified Massage Therapist

Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill 301 Whitehead Street Key West, Florida Open 11am – 11pm Daily

Fusion Bodyworks • massage therapist for six years • attended the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy • specializes in deep tissue massage and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy • has provided sports massage at various events throughout the country

Photo courtesy of Florida Keys Tourism Council

Monday, January 18, 2010

KEY WEST 2010

25 Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

Afternoon Entertainment Panel Discussions, Weather Briefings & more… Sunday, January 17

CITY OF KEY WEST DAY

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Winning Tactics in Key West Panel Discussion Presented by North Sails & Kattack What do champion tacticians and skippers do differently to prepare for the challenges presented with Key West racing? A podium finish in Key West will be a significant accomplishment in any of the competing classes. Kattack will provide some fascinating race tracking from 2009 to help illustrate some of the unique Key West tactical challenges. One sure way to enhance your chances this week is to stop by the Race Week Tent just prior to the Skipper’s Meeting and hear from proven winners. Join this distinguished panel of champions - as they provide insight and take your questions about race week preparation and the tactical intricacies and challenges that Key West presents. Moderator: Andreas Josenhans Panel: Bill Hardesty Terry Hutchinson

Monday, January 18

Peter Isler

Dee Smith

NAUTICA WATCHES DAY

Ian Walker

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Weather — Key West Overview and Tuesday Forecast Commanders’ Weather Presented by B&G George Caras of Commander’s Weather start the week off with an overview of the local weather, sea breezes, clouds, approaching fronts, and will share their meteoro‘logic’ as it relates to Key West race conditions. Be sure to join George each day (Mon-Thurs) for a debrief on the weather and why it was precisely what was predicted… or not. The discussion will include a look ahead to what Mother Nature will bring to your race course the following day with questions and audience interaction welcome.

Tuesday, January 19

SPERRY TOP-SIDER DAY

5:00 – 6:00 PM

ISAF Classification — Will elimination of Group 2 help the game? Panel Discussion In response to a broad survey of events and classes that use the ISAF Classification system, the Classification Commission recommended last November for Group 2 to be eliminated from the Classification Code. ISAF Council passed this recommendation, which will go into effect on 1 April this year, leaving sailors to be defined only as either Group 1 or Group 3. There are currently 440 Group 2 sailors among the near 16,000 in the system who will therefore get re-classified by this date. Will this change in a system which has processed some 80,000 sailors over the past 9 years be a good thing for the sport by reducing the confusion between who are “pros” and “amateurs”? Or will the new line drawn between the two groups just create more controversy? And how will ISAF combat the problem of some Group 1’s who seem to sail for more than just “a past time activity?” Join ISAF Classification Commission member Dobbs Davis and a panel of prominent class representatives and sailors to discuss this controversial topic and how it may help — or hurt — to shape the game.

Weather — Tuesday Debrief and Wednesday Forecast (D-P) Commanders’ Weather Presented by B&G Join Commanders’ Weather and debrief on another day of racing in Key West and learn what to look for on Wednesday during an informal session that will include questions and audience interaction.

Wednesday, January 20 MOUNT GAY RUM DAY

5:00 – 6:00 PM

CPR/AED & Basic First Aid Seminar Presented by Sail 22 Trainer: Becky DaMore, CNP Did you know that if you have a heart attack and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is used within the first five minutes your chance of survival increases by 80%? Would you know what to do with one in an emergency? And have you looked in your sailing first aid kit recently? Do you even know what is in it? Check out some essentials every boat should have for racing and learn the basics about AEDs in this hands-on seminar. (There are five AEDs on site throughout race week-one on each division’s signal boat and two shoreside.)

Weather — Wednesday Debrief and Thursday Forecast (D-P) Commanders’ Weather Presented by B&G Join Commanders’ Weather and debrief on another day of racing in Key West and learn what to look for on Thursday during an informal session that will include questions and audience interaction.

Thursday, January 21

LEWMAR DAY

4:30 – 6:00 PM

Spanish Castle to White Knight (video) An afternoon at the movies courtesy of Volvo Ocean Race Completing the Volvo Ocean Race is a supreme human achievement — only a fraction of the sailors that started from the ramparts of Alicante’s castle sailed all of the 37,000 miles to the finish in St. Petersburg. The handful that did have been through every emotion, their human story intertwined with the raw elements of nature and the extraordinary technology on which their survival depends. Grab some popcorn and a cold beer and take in the official highlights DVD charting the highs and lows of the incredible 2008-09 edition of the VOR, where the boats were literally pushed to breaking point.

Weather — Thursday Debrief and Friday Forecast (D-P) Commanders’ Weather Presented by B&G Here’s your last chance to get the “weather edge” as you prepare for the final day of racing. Join the Commanders’ Weather team to debrief on Thursday’s weather and learn what to look for on Friday. The informal session that will include questions and audience interaction. Weather briefs will be held at the B&G Tent in the Industry Partner Area Afternoon panel discussions will be held under the reception tent or in the Industry Partner Area at the Historic Seaport. Details, including updated panel composition, can be found at Race Headquarters, on the Notice Board, and in each issue of Race Week News. Complimentary beer will be served.

Monday, January 18, 2010

KEY WEST 2010

Key West 2010

presented by Nautica RESTAURANTS/STORES

RACE WEEK

1 VIP/Sponsor Yacht Hallie & Matthew 2 Reception Tent 3 Sponsor Display Area 4 Media/PR Office

5 Industry Partner Exhibit Area 6 Jury/Crew Weigh-in 7 Race Headquarters 8 Parking Garage

MARINAS

9 The Dock Café 10 A&B Lobster House

White Tarpon Spirits 11 Conch Republic Seafood Co. 12 Schooner Wharf Bar 13 Key West Ice Cream Factory 14 Waterfront Market Deli 15 Turtle Kraals 16 Half Shell Raw Bar

17 Key West Bight Ferry Terminal

A Galleon Marina

18 Kelly’s Caribbean

B A&B Marina

19 West Marine

C Historic Seaport Marina

20 B.O.’s Fish Wagon & Cafe

D Conch Harbor Marina

21 Pepe’s 22 Harpoon Harry’s 23 Chevron Fuel Dock 24 Texaco Fuel Dock

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