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Editorial: 15 Years of Bubba and More

By Steve Morrell Letters

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Bubba Sails Alone

By Morgan Stinemetz

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Southern Regional Monthly Weather & Water Temperatures

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Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

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Our Waterways: Where Our Tax Dollars Go; Possible Changes in Florida Anchoring Laws

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Annual List of Southern Youth Summer Sailing Programs

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Sail to Cuba

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Miami Boat Show Strictly Sail

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Boat Review: Bristol 29.9

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Boatwork: Bottom Painting

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Carolina Sailing: Charleston Race Week Preview

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Southern Racing: News, Upcoming Races, Race Reports, Regional Race Calendars

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Wigging Out at the Wrecker’s Race

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30-33 Marine Marketplace 66 70 76 77

Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category

Annual Summer Youth Sailing Programs List.

Page 37. Photo by Jin Dietrich.

Sail to Cuba. By Bradd Wilson.

COVER: PHRF boats approach a mark in the Tampa Sailing Squadron’s Gasparilla Regatta on Feb. 21. Photo by Bill Fishbourne.

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FROM THE HELM 15 Years of Bubba I’m not sure how that sounds. Does that mean we have put up with Bubba’s erratic—and sometimes obnoxious— behavior for 15 years? Or does that mean we have enjoyed his company for 15 years (that might be “15 years with Bubba”)? Either way, Bubba has been around the waters of the Sarasota area for that long—or at least rumors that led to stories have.

It was in the second issue of SOUTHWINDS in January of 1994 that the first Bubba was printed in the magazine. This month (Bubba was late in reminding us), in commemoration of these 15 years, we have published that first tale, “Bubba Sails Alone.”

Morgan Stinemetz first wrote a half dozen or so tales about Bubba while writing a sailing column for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in the early ’80s. He was approached in 1993

by Doran Cushing, founder and former owner of SOUTHWINDS, about doing a regular series about Bubba.

Stinemetz agreed, and—except for a few interruptions here and there—Bubba has been in just about every issue since.

Since I have owned the magazine, it is the only fiction I have allowed in SOUTHWINDS—at least the only fiction I knew was fiction (I’ve printed some stories I wondered about, others— well, I don’t know what I don’t know). But I am now wondering how much is fiction in these tales. After all, it is often a blurred line that runs between fiction and non-fiction, even by those who were there and witnessed events, or even partook in them.

Florida Anchoring Rights and the Florida Open Water Society Last year, a group of boaters in the Miami area got together and started an organization to fight for boaters’ rights. They named it the Florida Open Water Society (FOWS). This month we have an article published in the “Our Waterways” section written by one of its members. It is

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STEVE MORRELL,

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about current legislation proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission that is being considered in Florida that will drastically change and limit anchoring rights that boaters in Florida waters have enjoyed for longer than the majority of people that currently live in the state have been here. Since the legislation is being considered NOW, the situation is urgent. If there is anything someone can do, it is join the group for $20. Money is always helpful, and we can all afford $20.

One of the problems with cruisers (although this is legislation to protect all boaters’ rights) is they move around a lot, come from all over and share a common “free-spirit” mentality, which includes shunning organization and structure—the very things that motivated early pioneers of this country to explore. It is also what is needed right now to fight against erosion of the age-old rights of freedom of movement that is found with cruising around on boats.

I received a letter a few days ago from a boater who was anchoring in Fort Lauderdale. The police arrived and told him to leave or get arrested. The boater explained the laws about anchoring rights and the cases in Stuart and Marco Island that boaters won. The police officer told him he didn’t care. He told the boater he can tell it to the judge. This is what we are fighting: local municipalities who don’t care about rights of individuals and who fight these rights through the intimidation of arrest—even though they probably know they will be thrown out of court and that they are acting illegally by arresting someone. The local governments which do this are betting that the boater would rather move on than face arrest and time dealing with the legal system, even though they believe their case will be dropped.

We need to get together and fight this with legal tools, and that is going to take money and manpower. You can join at www.floridaopenwatersociety.org (see the ad on page 35).

We are all indebted to these people who have joined together to do something. We have all been talking about it for a long time. They have acted. It is time for the rest of us to help them.

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WHY I’M FLYING THE FLAG UPSIDE DOWN During the course of a long sail down the coast from Beaufort, SC, to Key West, I encountered a Coast Guard ship just north of West Palm, about five miles out. After radio contact was established, they checked out my sailboat’s registration, ran a background check and then asked me a few questions. Where, they wanted to know, did I come from?

Where was I bound? Had I ever been boarded? This investigation lasted about 20 minutes, and then, having decided not to board and search my vessel, they let me go my way.

Two weeks later, after my arrival in Key West, I was detained by two officers with the FWC. They asked me a number of similar questions, ran another background check, asked for ID, wanted to know when I had arrived in Key West, and of course, where was my homeport? This time I received a citation for “the improper display of registration numbers” on my eight-foot inflatable dinghy... a problem that I have since corrected. This minor offense, however, requires a mandatory court appearance, and so while I was going to set sail for the harbor at Sarasota, I now find myself inadvertently detained. Like a lot of sailors, I have no other transportation than my boat, and a bicycle with a wobbly back wheel. Because the wind is so undependable, if I leave, I may not get back in time (see my full story in the “Our Waterways” section of SOUTHWINDS, February 2009 issue.)

Since I have nothing to do but wait for my court date, I have passed some time talking with other sailors in the Key West anchorage. What I have found is that nearly everyone has been stopped, detained, questioned and in many cases searched by one of the six or seven law enforcement agencies that regularly patrol the waters of Florida. This list includes Homeland Security, the FWC, the Coast Guard, police, the sheriff, the DEA and Customs. (In fact, I was once boarded by Customs when anonymous tips could be used as probable cause. A guy that I had an argument with told them that I had just come back from Mexico with a load of marijuana. He was angry at me and wanted to get even.

After a 45-minute search, and interrogation, the two Customs agents apologized for waking me up and then left my boat.)

Out here on the water, police activity has increased to such an extent that I believe many sailors are beginning to wonder who will protect us from our protectors. Moreover, it is obvious that much of this activity is driven by fear and unfounded suspicion. This is the paranoid legacy of 911 and the ongoing drug war. Given this grim history, I guess law enforcement officers want to leave no stone unturned, even if that stone turns out to be an innocent sailor doing what sailors love to do.

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LETTERS It’s intimidating to be checked out so often by so many different agencies. It knocks the wind out of your sails. One guy in the anchorage told me he was cruising along, gazing at the stars, when the dark night suddenly filled with flashing lights! It was Homeland Security officers in a superquiet powerboat. They then boarded and searched his vessel after accusing him of having sailed into U.S. waters from Cuba. This was an obvious attempt to provide a rationale for the search that followed. This friend had also been boarded by the Coast Guard the previous day!

If policymakers think that using repressive tactics based on suspicion and intimidation are going to make this country safer, I believe they are mistaken. What these policies will do is alienate the boating public, (which has already happened in the sailing community to some degree), and this in turn will eliminate an essential source of necessary information. Sailors will clam up; and without public cooperation, how effective can any police agency be?

They cannot coerce our cooperation. This will only lead to resentment, and a resentful public will only compound the already numerous problems associated with policing this country. In essence, police-state tactics in the long run are self-defeating, but then this country has a long history of implementing self-defeating policies: from Vietnam to the current economic collapse. Politicians seem to be ever so slow to learn from history.

Couple the gradual rise of what looks like a police state from the vantage point of my sailboat, with the greed-driven collapse of our economy, and one is left with the distinct impression that the country is in serious distress.

Flying my flag upside down is a symbolic act. Already, people have stopped by to ask about the flag. “Flying the flag upside down is the sign of a vessel in distress,” they point out. “Is everything OK?” I tell them that I’m fine, but the ship of state is sinking like a rock. I tell them that there are too many police and too few sailors; and until things begin to change for the better, I will keep flying the flag upside down; I will keep on talking; and I will keep on writing. Having fought for Old Glory in Vietnam with the 9th Marines, I feel a little bit guilty about seeing the stars flying upside down under the stripes, but not nearly as guilty as I would feel if I remained silent, and my silence was interpreted as submission to fear.

Harry Knickerbocker On Board Victory of Burnham Key West Harbor, FL Harry, It is the ability of the water police to stop people without probable cause on the water that we must stop. I have repeated this many times and we need to make this illegal in the state of Florida—in all states, for that matter. It will take some doing, but it must be stopped. There are too many police out there who savor this ability to stop anyone whenever they want for any reason they want.

Editor BOATER LICENSING I know you are against boater licensing. I was too until this trip, which started in May in Texas. We’re temporarily stuck in Destin. We came back from shore yesterday afternoon and found two boats, a large trawler and a sailboat, rafted

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up near our sailboat, Brigadoon. I almost went over to talk to them, as they were way too close for comfort. But—with the breeze from the west—it wasn’t too bad. I was afraid the wind might change, however. I kept getting up to check, as they were pretty close.

Then at 3 a.m., the wind piped up a bit and changed to the north, and I heard a loud, grating sound coming from the anchor bitts on our deck. Something was rubbing one of the anchor rodes hard. I went out on deck and this is what I saw: They were so close, I could have jumped from Brigadoon to the cabin cruiser—if I was in better shape and had a little room to run first! One of our anchor lines went right under the cabin cruiser and passed underwater.

I yelled at them, but raised nobody. (The cabin cruiser had his generator running all night—completely rude!) I flashed my flashlight—nothing. Then I snapped a few flash pics. Still nothing. Finally, I went back out with the air horn and squawked it. Guy comes out of the sailboat and he can’t figure out why I am upset! I told them they were right on top of us, and I figured our line was tangled up in the cruiser’s prop or rudder. Fortunately, it wasn’t by then.

Anyhow, we had a shouting match. Guy kept saying it was no big deal. I offered to call the cops and told them they better not lift my anchor off the bottom. I told them they were stupid (several times) for anchoring right on top of us like that. This damned harbor is a mile long and has very few boats moored in it, and they had all the room in the world, but as many boaters so often do, they feel like they have to park right next to you.!

Anyhow, they did finally move a bit away but could be farther away to suit me. I had hoped they’d leave, but they sit on deck and stare at me. Tuff shit! It’s high time for boater licensing in this country, much as I hate regulation. These people just get a set of keys handed to them and take off with no knowledge of the rules of the road, common courtesy, etc., etc.

There’s no other way I know of to make these people take this seriously. You’ll just have to make them learn. These guys were from Georgia, by the way, if it matters.

I read your editorial, “Dinghy With Security” in the February issue. Here we go again! We’re still working our way south to Key West. You’ve got me worried again. We just shoehorned a holding tank into the boat, replacing the portable tank, which came with it when we bought her. That was because of previous stories about portable tanks, Wag Bags and Porta-Potties not being good enough in the Keys.

Now you’ve broken the bubble by this new letter concerning dinghies. Our boat is registered in Texas, and since it is oar-powered and less than 16 feet, does not need a registration. What is going to happen to us when we get to the Keys and run into the first FWC guys? I’m really starting to think we should have gone west to Mexico, instead of to Florida.

Fair Winds, Skip Luke S/V Brigadoon Currently lying in Destin Skip, Yes—I am against boater licensing for many reasons and one main one is: Where do you say what’s enough. If we have to teach them how to anchor, then we better require lots of hours before we See LETTERS continued on page 12 News & Views for Southern Sailors

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2009 Twilight Series Friday evenings, April 10 through August 28 Races will begin at 18:30 off The Pier.

Two cookouts are planned at the sailing center, tentatively July 31 and August 7, after the race. Awards ceremony at the end of the series.

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allow them to do that. That would be a real can of worms. Where do you draw the line? Let’s discuss just the anchoring question— not mentioning the myriad of other bad practices out there that require more educated behavior. Are we going to instruct them on every type of anchor, every type of bottom, type of line, etc.? And how do we enforce this licensing? On the road, we have licensing and rules and if you break one, you can get a ticket. On the water, things get more complicated. Do you get a ticket if you don’t have enough scope out? Or you anchor too close to someone? Or how about if you use the wrong type of anchor for the bottom you are on.

Of course, these things are the minor part of the problem.

Who enforces these rules? In Florida, would it be the FWC? That’s not opening a can of worms. That’s opening a truckload of worms.

Can you imagine the FWC, who can stop you for whatever reason they want, inspecting your boat based on the licensing requirements? We’ve got enough problems with them stopping you on your dinghy.

Boater education? Absolutely. Should it be mandatory?

Depends on the scope of that. We could have instruction for rules of the road on the water, but I find that the rules of the road are the least of my worries on the water. The only time I ever think about getting hit by another sailboat is while racing. And I never worry about a powerboat hitting me, except I know one of the main causes of accidents is drunken powerboaters, or powerboaters going fast and not paying attention. I believe boater education that is voluntary should be promoted heavily, and letters like yours here will help.

Licensing for proper anchoring, docking and other similar problems I can’t see as worth the potential problems it would bring on. I think we are all better off just moving when someone anchors too close—if you can’t get them to move themselves.

As for your dinghy, being under 16 feet and oar-powered, you won’t need registration, but they sure like to stop dinghies to make sure you have your sound-making device, like a whistle, and other required items. And they don’t need probable cause to stop you— just the desire to stop you.

Editor THE FLORIDA KEYS ARE A NO DISCHARGE ZONE Recent issues of SOUTHWINDS have highlighted the fact that many visiting boaters are confused about the Florida Keys No Discharge Zone and its application to various methods of holding and disposing of waste. Reef Relief, in cooperation with a working group of state, federal and local agencies, recently updated a brochure entitled The Florida Keys is a No Discharge Zone for Boater Sewage. You can find copies of it throughout the Keys or online by clicking onto the Reef Relief logo on the SOUTHWINDS Web site at www.southwindsmagazine.com, or by going to the Reef Relief Web site www.reefrelief.org. The direct link to it on that site is: www.reefrelief.org/printed_edu/NoDischargeBrch.pdf.

It features a map of all the vessel pump-out facilities now available as well as the rules for this effort to improve water quality for the coral reef ecosystem. I know it takes a little more effort to actually install a holding tank, but that is the easiest way to take advantage of these facilities as well as mobile pump-out barges that are available in some parts of the Keys.

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DeeVon, Thanks for your letter. Of course, No Discharge Zone has many meanings.

I received a phone call from a boater who made a comment that we need to stop all these boats from pumping waste into the waters of the Florida Keys and destroying our coral reefs. I told this boater that it is not the waste from boats that is destroying the coral reefs. Along with other forms of pollution in the waters, one of the main reasons that the waters of the Keys are polluted is from the seepage of human effluent from old cesspools, septic tanks and leach fields in the Keys that leaches through the thin layer of soil and coral on the islands and seeps out into the water.

I saw a recent edition of the Florida Keys newspaper, the Keynoter. On page 2 was an article about law enforcement plans to inspect liveaboards throughout the Keys. One of the main purposes of the inspections was to make sure that boaters were not dumping human waste into the waters. Ironically, right next to this article was the section, “Beach Advisories.” These are notices warning swimmers to stay out of certain Keys’ waters because of “enteric bacteria from fecal pollution.” A warning is given about “sickness, infection, or rashes.” I went through seven random issues of the paper. Five of the seven had beach advisories. These advisories are all because of pollution from land-based human waste. It is the reason the Keys is currently under a mandate to install a half-billion-dollar sewer system. It is all the more reason for boaters not to dump waste in the waters and make them worse, but waste from small pleasure boats is a drop in the bucket compared to land-based waste pollution. No beach advisory in the Keys has ever been posted from small boat waste.

Then there’s the cruise ships. A 3,000-passenger cruise ship can dump up to 30,000 gallons daily of raw sewage. Of course, that is supposed to be miles offshore. But there is no control over the dumping of “gray water,” even at port. The Keys are not a “No Discharge Zone” for gray water dumping. And the cruise ships do that regularly.

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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – April Weather Web Sites: Carolinas & Georgia www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml Florida East Coast www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Florida.shtml Florida West Coast & Keys http://comps.marine.usf.edu Northern Gulf Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/coos/

WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direction of the prevailing winds in the area and month. These have been recorded over a long period of time. In general, the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds came from that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often the winds came from that direction. When the arrow is too long to be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.

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The number in the center of the circle shows the percentage of the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of the arrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100 percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather is Force 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.

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Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. Six-week Public Boating Course began in March and continues through April. The course is usually held January, March, June and October. Other courses continuously offered. To find out more, go to www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001, or e-mail contact@boating-stpete.org.

Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating Programs Navigation Program (includes charting tools) – eight lessons. Class Days: April 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30. Sailing Skills & Seamanship (six lessons) Option for OTW with Clearwater Community Sailing Center at a discounted price. Class Days: May 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14. About Boating Safety (two lessons). May 16-17.

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Education Programs. America’s Boating Course and other courses regularly posted on the Web site.

North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adults sailing programs.

Family Sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours.

Traditional skiffs or 30-foot keelboat. $50-$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638 Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course The Ruskin flotilla each month offers a Boating Safety course in Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will be held bimonthly. Entry into the course will also allow participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.

All Women’s Sailing Seminars, Florida, April 18, April 25 All Women Sailing On-the-Water Seminars. $145 includes the Sailing Wind Wheel. Orlando: Saturday April 18 (Lake Sanford, Sat. 9-12 am class seminar, with on-the-water ses-

sions available in the afternoon). Miami: Saturday, April 25. For more information, go to www.womensailing.com, or e-mail wsc@womensailing.com.

BOAT SHOWS Pensacola Boat Show, April 3-5. Pensacola Civic Center. (251) 478-7469. www.gulfcoastshows.com.

Jacksonville International Boat Show, April 17-19.

Metropolitan Park and Marina. (904) 759-2758. www.jaxboatshow.com

OTHER EVENTS

2nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, April 4 The Town of Fort Myers Beach will again celebrate Cruiser Appreciation Day and the success of its 70 mooring ball anchorage from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Cruiser Appreciation Day will have free food and beverages, live

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entertainment, swag in the form of wristbands, coolies, goodie bags and more. Local businesses, restaurants and boating organizations will be on hand for the celebration, which will again be located at the dinghy dock, under the Matanzas Pass Bridge.

For day-trippers attending Cruiser Appreciation Day without overnighting in the mooring field, they can use the new day dock at Bowditch Point Regional Park, and ride the trolley to the event.

According to the Anchorage Advisory Committee member and event chairperson George Pacharis, “The mooring field owes increased success to the new floating dinghy dock, a new pump-out boat, weekend hours supervision, and Matanzas Inn as the upland service provider.”

Pacharis added, “Feel free to come by and help us celebrate the day.”

For more information, call (239) 463-9258, or go to www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov,.

Nautical Flea Market, Tampa Sailing Squadron, April 11 Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing is hosting their Spring nautical flea market on April 11. Sellers get a space for $15. Some tables are available on a first come/first served basis, or bring your own table. Sellers can set up at 7:30 a.m. and the market begins at 8 a.m. There will also be works for sale by local artists. TSS is located at 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd. Apollo Beach. For more information, go to www.tssyouthsailing.org/.

4th Annual Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival, Cortez, FL, April 17-19 Come sail, row, or paddle your classic or traditional boat.

Race and/or “mess about,” sing sea shanties, chow down

and pig out on fresh local seafood. There will also be a postfestival “gunk hole” trip around the Manatee River. This is a family affair and there will be children’s activities. Bring stuff to sell of a nautical flea market nature. There will be stuff to buy. The registration fee includes free on-site camping, an awards dinner, coffee and doughnuts, good times, great company and some live music. The campground will be open on April 14. Guest speaker is Capt. Tod Croteau of the National Park Historic American Building Survey For further information: Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum at Cortez. (941) 708-4935. www.FGCSCF.org.

Gary Jobson to Speak at the Rudder Club, Jacksonville, FL, April 18, Sarasota Yacht Club, FL, April 29 See the “Southern Racing” section for more information on these events.

Fourth Annual Classic Boat Rally, South Carolina, April 23-30 The Classic Boat Rally is an organized sailing adventure up the Intracoastal Waterway from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC, for boats of classic design ranging in overall length from 15 feet to 24 feet. Hosted by four yacht clubs.

For more information, and to participate, go to www.ClassicBoatRally.com.

25th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party, April 24-26 Individuals on the beach throwing a mullet from a circle in Alabama to the state line in Florida to benefit the Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ and Girls’ Ranch and the Boys’ and Girls’

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Club of Escambia. www.florabama.com. (251) 980-5116. Great pictures on the Web site. You will want to go.

25th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Pompano Beach, FL, April 24-29 Pompano Beach oceanfront. Annual festival held on the beach, featuring fresh local seafood prepared by area restaurants. Musical entertainment, arts and crafts and children’s play area. Located at the end of Atlantic Boulevard at the beach. More than 50 charities benefit from the proceeds of the Seafood Festival. Admission charged. (954) 570-7785. www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.

Level 1 US SAILING Instructor Course, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, April 25-26 and May 2-3 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting a US SAILING

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Level 1 (small boat) instructor course in Sarasota on two consecutive weekends, Apr. 25-26 and May 2-3. Jabbo Gordon, US SAILING certified instructor and instructor trainer, will teach the 40-hour course. He also holds an OPUV license from the Coast Guard.

Candidates must be 16 years old by the first day of class (no exceptions) and be a US SAILING member.

Membership can be individual (not youth) or family, but US SAILING allows only one certification per family membership. In addition, interested persons need a NASBLA approved safe-boating certification and should have completed adult CPR and first aid certification.

The course fee is $325, and an adult US Sailing membership cost is $60. A late fee for applications received one week prior to the course is $50. However, there is an early registration discount of $20 for payments received in the training office before March 28.

Registration can be accomplished by going online to US SAILING’S Web site www.ussailing.org and then going to training and instructor/coach certification. The course number is 328832. If there are any questions, contact Jabbo at (941) 468-1719 or gordonjb35@yahoo.com.

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35th Annual Wooden Boat Show, South Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC, April 26-May 2 Workshops, demonstrations, races, and other educational programs will be held. Craftsmen will demonstrate traditional trades and skills at the museum.

Go sailing on “some of the museums traditional” watercraft each afternoon. Over 50 boats displayed on land and in the water.

For information, call (252) 728-7317 or go to www.ncmaritime.org/main/wbs2009.htm..

Free Discover Sailing Boat Rides, SouthEast Sailing & Yachts, St. Augustine, FL, May 2 On Saturday, May 2, SouthEast Sailing & Yachts, Inc. will sponsor Discover Sailing boat rides. It is a 45-minute captained cruise aboard new Hunter sailboats on the waters of St Augustine from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., weather permitting.

Rides are on a first-come, first-serve basis and soft drinks will be served. SouthEast Sailing & Yachts is located at 400 Riberia Street, Suite A, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Call (904) 824-5770 for more information, or go to www.ses-y.com.

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12th Annual Wooden Boat Festival, Pirates Cove Marina, Josephine, AL, May 2-3 Presented by the Perdido Wood Boat Association. http://perdidowoodboat.org. $3 Adults. Free to children 12 and under.

(251) 987-1224.

Morgan Invasion Planned for May 8-10 in Tampa Bay The 24th Annual Morgan Invasion will be held on May 8-10 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Pass-a-Grille location.

Sailing will be in the Gulf from Pass-a-Grille.

For more informatioin, go to the Morgan Invasion Web site, www.morganinvasion.net, or to www.spyc.org, or call (727) 822-3873.

Wharram Catamaran Rendezvous, Islamorada, Florida Keys, May 15-17 Wharram catamaran owners will be holding their second summer rendezvous in the Florida Keys on May 16-18 in Islamorada, FL. They will be anchoring behind the Lorelei

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Restaurant at MM 82 Bayside (approximately N24.55.5; W80.38). Lorelei will allow them to bring dinghies ashore and the restaurant will be a great meeting area. Call Dan at (305) 664-0190 and leave a message with a phone number, or send an e-mail to floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com.

NEWS

Clearwater Yacht Club Accepting Nominations for the Chris Papandreas Memorial Award The perpetual Chris Papandreas Memorial Award is presented annually to any Tampa Bay area female sailor who exemplifies the same enthusiasm, dedication, mental strength and sense of adventure in sailboat racing that Chris Papandreas demonstrated.

Chris Papandreas was an avid, competitive racer in the PHRF spinnaker division. As co-owner of a 10-meter sailboat, she won the Windjammers Bikini Cup numerous times and was consistently in the top five boats in the Boat of the Year series. In 2005, the Clearwater Yacht Club awarded

Chris the Yachtsperson of the Year Award. Chris was devoted to sailboat racing and lived for regattas, her personal favorite being the Clearwater to Key West race. Chris passed on after a 10-year battle with cancer in October 2005.

The Tampa Bay Odd Lot Ladies Investment Club—of which Chris was a founding member— created the award as a way to honor her memory.

The yacht club is accepting nominations to be awarded at the CYC Celebration of Yachting on May 28. Send nominations with explanation of accomplishments and reasoning to Clearwater Yacht Club, Attn: Yachting Chair, 830 S Bayway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, or email eproefkejr@verizon.net by May 1.

Funding Cuts Threaten Gulf Buoy System Budget cuts in 2006 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are resulting in the removal of Gulf buoys, which are part of the Florida Coastal Ocean Observation System Consortium. The system is part of the larger Gulf Coastal System (GCOOS) and that is part of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observation System (ICOOS).

These systems all contribute to a global monitoring of the ocean environment (see the article “The Global Ocean

Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs, Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on individual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about a club’s history, facilities, major events and general information about the club. The clubs and associations must be well established and have been around for at least five years.

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Six of the 12 buoys for the west Florida coast that are maintained by the St. Petersburg consortium are being pulled out of the water this year. The buoys not only are useful for monitoring the ocean environment, including information on weather, pollution and the red tide system, but they are also used in search and rescue operations by the Coast Guard. The buoys are used by both scientists and recreational boaters.

The loss of about $1-million has forced the University of South Florida to pull the buoys out. You can access the buoys by going to http://comps.marine.usf.edu.

Boot Key Harbor Bridge is Now in the Locked Up Position After several years of discussion and construction estimates, the bridge that goes to Boot Key was put in the locked up position in March. In December 2007, the Florida DOT closed the bridge to all traffic, including pedestrians.

In April 2008, the Marathon City Council, facing the high cost of a new bridge, voted to purchase the island and turn it into an eco-preserve with no bridge to it. One of the landowners on the island sued the city, claiming the property was worth more with the bridge than without, which was affirmed by a city-financed appraisal. That lawsuit is currently being litigated.

Prop Scarring in Florida Bay Often Caused by Misuse of GPS Chart Plotters A study recently completed by the Everglades National Park counted at least 11,751 individual scars by boat propellers. The park says this is a minimum number of scars as it is impossible to account for all of them. One estimate is that there are as many as 3000 miles of scars in Florida Bay.

The park also said that there is an incorrect assumption held by many that the scars are near boat ramps and channels. He stated that scars are common 10 miles offshore and are prevalent around the whole bay.

Boating activity in the park has increased by about 250 percent in the past 20 to 30 years, and many boaters do not understand how to navigate in shallow water.

The park is considering different options for minimizing future damage. Park representatives know that it is people who know nothing about shallowwater boating who are responsible for the prop damage and that fishing guides and experienced anglers are not the ones doing the damage.

Many guides in the past blame the modern GPS chart plotter as a major culprit, stating that inexperienced boaters believe their chart plotters perfectly show where channels are and run through areas as though they are right on track.

They run aground or over shallow areas—doing prop damage—not understanding that GPS routes on charts are not perfect. Many people are trying to educate the public on this problem and suggest that boaters use GPS to get them near the area and then use their eyes to judge water depth, moving slowly through an area. Fishing guides know that Florida Bay is tricky and complicated to boat through and are concerned that the park will restrict

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The park is considering many options to protect the bay from future damage. Restricting boating is its last resort, and it does not plan to implement such a program at this time or until all other options have been exhausted. Options include mandatory boater education, more channel markers and management zones, which don’t allow any motoring in certain areas.

Google Underwater After ocean explorer Sylvia Earle told Google that its Google Earth project should be called “Google Dirt” because it basically ignored the oceans, Google decided to create Google Ocean, which is now up and running, although for those who access the Internet through dial-up or on a cell phone link, it isn’t quite yet possible. Google Ocean allows a visitor to go to different parts of the planet’s oceans and view underwater video, 3-D re-creations of underwater objects and learn about the ocean environment.

It took three years, but Google has succeeded in creating an extensive library of the underwater world.

In the Florida Keys, Google Ocean allows one to view underwater diving videos and locate marine protected areas, dive sites, shipwrecks and other spots like the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. For more, go to http://earth.google.com/ocean.

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The site includes articles and tips on cruiser destinations, routes and other helpful information. There is also information for those new to cruising to learn basic boating techniques from seasoned cruisers like how to use radar to stay in a narrow channel and the pros and cons of wearing headsets to communicate.

The Hamiltons are members of Boating Writers International and are authors of Coastal Cruising Under Power. They cruise on High Life, a 36-foot trawler from their homeport of St. Michaels, MD.

West Marine Offers $10,000 to Winner of “Green Product of the Year” Contest West Marine recently announced its first annual “Green Product of the Year” contest. The winner will be awarded at the 2009 Miami Boat Show in February 2010.

The competition is free and open to individuals, manufacturers, distributors and/or inventors of boating products. A panel of judges will select the winner based on the following criteria:

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Participants can enter the contest, as well as view the complete rules and entry requirements, by completing an entry form at www.westmarine.com/green between Feb. 12 and Nov. 1.

Applicability and Breadth of Market Impact: If implemented or used, how universal is the application of the product for its intended use?

Degree of Innovation and Originality: How does this product improve upon or replace similar products or solutions currently found in the market?

How does this product serve a new green market need or niche not currently served by existing products or solutions? How original is this product, design or solution? Are any new technologies or materials used?

Anti-Fouling Coating that Lasts 10 Years Now Available in United States Coppercoat, a multi-season anti-fouling paint developed in the 1980s and available to the public since 1991 outside of

Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes?

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Kenton Smith recently formed a new marketing consulting practice, Kenton Smith Marketing, an evolution of Kenton Smith Advertising & Public Relations, which has for 13.5 years since 1995 represented more than 30 leading marine and sailing brands.

Kenton Smith has worked on several major sailing accounts: Sail America for 10 years where she served as the scriptwriter and director of the award-winning Discover Sailing video and editor of Waypoints, the educational newsletter, among other initiatives; Hunter Marine where her agency won top in category Addy awards for creative and multimedia work; handled PR and speaking engagements for the American Sailing Association; and PR work for Gill NA, among others.

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OUR WATERWAYS Last month, we published an article by Harry Knickerbocker titled “The Trial—Dinghy Citation in Key West. Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go?” The below letter helps to answer that question. Humor the reader might experience while reading this is unintentional.

(To read the article, download the March issue on our Web site at www.southwindsmagazine.com/backissues.html.) — Editor

Where Our Tax Dollars Go From Don Brooks, S/V Fantasy, Catalina 27, Niceville, FL

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he story by Harry Knickerbocker in the March issue (The Trial*) reminded me of my own problems with the Florida DMV. A few years ago, I bought an 8-foot rollup dink from West Marine. I went to the county tax collector’s office and requested a title and registration. I spoke to a young lady, about the same age as my sailboat. She said “This is a new boat, right?”

I said, “Brand-new.”

“The dealer should have filled out the request for a title.”

“I didn’t buy it from a boat dealer. I bought it from West Marine.”

“Who?” “West Marine. They sell marine supplies and small inflatable boats.” I did not mention that they also sell motors, that would have really confused her.

“Then it is an inflatable toy boat?”

“No. Well, it is kind of a toy to me, but not in the way I think you mean.” Blank stare.

“If it is a toy, I don’t see you need a registration.”

“If only you were right, but I don’t think the FWC will see it that way.”

“The who? Never mind. Go back to the store and tell them they need to do a title request. It’s their job.”

“I am pretty sure they don’t do that. Look, this is a small inflatable boat that comes complete with oars. The state of Florida says that as long as I want to row around, I don’t need any registration, but once I install a motor on it, then I do. I want to put a motor on it.”

“What’s wrong with just paddling around?”

“Nothing, but I bought a motor.”

“It didn’t come with the boat then?”

“No.” Lucky for me.

“Do you have a bill of sale?”

“No. I have a cash register receipt.” She looked at me like I was from another planet.

“Well, that is not the same. It’s not even signed. It is not a bill of sale.”

“I know that, but it is all I have. Look, what if I built a boat in my backyard. Could I get it registered?”

“Oh yeah. That would be easy. But you already told me you bought it. That will not work. I have never heard of any of this. [Like I am the first person in history to buy a dink.]

I will talk to my supervisor.” She disappears for a while and comes back. “Do you have a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)?”

“I don’t know. There was some paperwork that was in the box. I can go look for it.”

“PLEASE do!”

I drive home and in fact do find the MSO. By this time, I could use a beer and wait for tomorrow to do more battle. I go back and the person I had talked to was not there, so I talk

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to another young lady. I tried to explain the situation to her and she interrupts me and says “The dealer should have filled out the request for a title.” We had almost the same conversation that I had with the previous person. But this time I proudly produced the MSO. She looked at it and gave it back.

“It’s not notarized. Take it back to the silly place that sold you that boat without doing the proper title paperwork and get it notarized.”

“Uh, I am pretty sure they don’t do that, but I’ll give it a shot.”

I reluctantly called West Marine and explained the runaround I was getting. The salesman chuckled and said this was not uncommon, but he could not help me. I took another needed break and went back the next day. This time the two ladies I had talked to were busy, so I got a different person. I expected the worst, but she said “No problem. You have the MSO and I can get you fixed up. (She didn’t mention the notarizing and neither did I.) I will just figure out your tax due.”

I say “Wait a minute. I paid the sales tax to West Marine when I bought it. It is here on my receipt.”

“Never heard of this. Let me talk to my supervisor.”

After a while, she comes back and said “My supervisor says you are right and you don’t have to pay the tax again.”

I finally got my decal and temporary title.

A few days ago, a dock neighbor said he was going to register his new RIB. I told him, “Let me know how it goes.”

Anchoring Rights Could be Voted Out in Florida Legislature

By Capt. Margie Ochstein

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egislation is moving through the Florida House of Representatives that will affect anchoring throughout the state. Florida may delegate state sovereignty over waterways to local governments, creating a patchwork of regulations across Florida with lax supervision by the state. Boaters may very well be locked out of anchoring anywhere at all.

There are some very real problems that local governments are facing regarding derelict and abandoned boats in Florida anchorages. Local governments have received pressure from waterfront landowners to resolve these issues.

Local governments have, in turn, successfully moved the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to request legislation to allow local governments to regulate state waters.

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March 2. Some of the language • If you are a visiting cruiser, in the bill, especially regarding tell them how much money anchoring and mooring fields, you spend during your visits allows local government to creto Florida. ate ordinances that are con• Florida is getting a reputatrary to what state law currenttion as being unfriendly to ly requires. Revisions are needboaters because of anchoring ed to strengthen FWC overrestrictions. sight of local governments in • Tell them you do not want order to preserve public use of to take Florida off your cruisFlorida waterways. ing agenda when anchoring House Bill 1423 was laws are changed. referred to four committees on • Other states and cities emMarch 10 and will be heard by brace the cruising community each in this order: Agricultural with free transient docks, parAre boaters losing their anchoring rights in Florida? and Natural Resources ties for cruisers and other stateCommittee, General Govern-ment Policy Council, Finance and local-funded services. and Tax Council and the Full Appropriations Council on • Most boats stored at anchor are well-maintained and add General Government. Similar legislation is being introduced to the community and its economic health. in the Senate. The Senate legislation is split into separate • Derelict vessels are a real problem for which we need a bills that will be considered in three committees: real solution, not a law that penalizes quality boat owners Community Affairs, Environment and Judiciary. and the Florida economy.

The Florida Open Water Society (FOWS), a new organi• This bill is a direct delegation of state control of the waterzation of concerned boat owners, is advocating a uniform, ways to local governments. These same local governments statewide policy for anchoring and mooring vessels. Go to have ignored—and refused to comply with—current moorthe Legislation page at www.floridaopenwatersociety.org to ing and anchoring legislation. read HB 1423 and the revisions recommended by FOWS. See Section 327.46 regarding boating-restricted areas and Is it getting harder to bring your boat down to Florida? Do Section 327.60 limiting regulation by counties or municipalyou avoid going to certain locations because of city ordiities. FOWS recommends revisions that require the FWC to nances that are restricting your ability to anchor? Do you approve local government action with a simple majority feel welcome as a boater in Florida? Don’t delay in taking vote and take appropriate legal action against local governaction, as now is the best time to have an impact on legislaments found violating the legislation’s provisions. tion—before it becomes law.

Other suggested revisions apply to Section 35 of the bill, which implements a pilot program regulating the anchoring Margie Ochstein is a member of FOWS and is a USCG-licensed and mooring of non-liveaboard vessels outside public captain. She and her husband help couples learn to sail and cruise mooring fields. This is in direct opposition to current law. in the Florida Keys on their 41-foot Morgan Out Island s/v Island Recommended revisions would include the prohibition of Dreamer. local enforcement of anchoring ordinances until after a mooring field is actually in place, not simply when it has PROTECT BOATERS’ RIGHTS…Join been approved for construction. Another revision would require that mooring fields be operated directly by local government or by a designated non-profit organization, and would not allow for-profit organizations involved in mar(FOWS) itime business to be designated as operators.

• Protect ancient & established boaters’ rights Anyone interested in expressing an opinion on these • Ensure access to Florida waterways measures can call Rep.Troutman (850-488-9465) and mem• Protect anchoring rights in waterways bers of the House Agricultural and Natural Resources • Promote responsible anchoring/mooring and boater recreation Committee, as they will have the best opportunity to amend LEARN ABOUT AND ENDORSE OR OPPOSE or kill the anchoring provisions in this bill. Others who LEGISLATION CONCERNING BOATERS’ RIGHTS should be called are members of the Senate Community Affairs, Environment and Judiciary committees. All phone JOIN US NOW – $20/YEAR numbers are listed on the FOWS Web site at www.floridaopenwatersociety.org.

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e’re proud to present SOUTHWINDS magazine’s third annual directory of youth sailing programs in the Southeast.

This is a list of youth sailing instruction for ages up through 18. We are printing it in this issue as many of them expand summer programs while school is out, and many programs require advanced enrollment as they are limited in size. Many programs, especially in Florida, are year around, but operate only during the weekends or evenings when school is in session.

The diversity of programs listed here is amazing. The usual summer camp lasting one or two weeks is well represented among our listings. Sailing camps are heavy on teaching basic sailing skills, and the larger programs have phased instruction to teach intermediate and racing skills to those with skills beyond the introductory level. Several camps and programs have added “adventure” or “exploration” sailing to let the kids explore areas such as Biscayne Bay on sailboats.

It is a parallel path to racing for the intermediate and competent youth sailor. Other camps such as those at Rollins and Eckerd colleges offer sailing as one of a number of other customizable choices that students may spend time doing in a daily camp routine.

Those programs called “camps” generally do not mean a camp where a youth will go and live, but some do. Most of the “camps” listed here are not live-in.

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more information on our Web site. Some programs have not yet been finalized, and they are not posted on their Web sites.

We have attempted to include only those programs open to the general public and not those open only to children of club members, which is the case at some yacht clubs.

More scholarships are available than those listed, and we recommend contacting the organization for more information.

We hope that all sailing programs listed here have certified instructors (the two certifying organizations are US SAILING and the American Sailing Association – ASA), insurance and established safety programs. The certifying organizations have safety standards that they require for certification. We urge everyone to verify these items for themselves.

This list was not intended to be a list of details but a list of opportunities available, and it is up to the parent, youth or friend to find out more information.

The following list includes programs in the seven Southern coastal states that SOUTHWINDS distributes in: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. (We also distribute in east Texas but have not included that area at this time, but will at a later date as we learn about them.)

We have attempted to be complete but are certain that we missed many, and we are asking our readers to send us information about those programs that we missed, or correct or add information on those we have. Send information to editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

This updated (2009) list will also be on a separate page on our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com after May 1.

On April 1, it can be viewed by downloading the April magazine on the Web site.

Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts of America Boating Programs Sea Scouts is a co-ed organization, ages 14-20, with numerous boating programs throughout the country. Each location is called a “Ship” and some are sail, some power, some both.

There are too many to list here, with over 50 listings in Florida alone. Every “Ship” in all the states is listed on the Web site, which is quite extensive. Go to www.seascout.org.

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for non-members. (386) 238-7245. www.HalifaxSailing.org.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA: Jacksonville to Stuart

Lake Eustis Sailing Foundation, Lake Eustis Summer sessions last one week running all summer. Weekend sessions all year. Ages 8-15. $175 Adult and youth. Includes Optis, High School sail training and more. www.lakeeustissailingclub.org.

The Rudder Club, Jacksonville Joel Shannon Summers Sailing Camp. Daily sessions 8:30-4:30 June 15-19, 22-26 and July 20-24, 27-31. Ages 8-15. $250 per session.

Discounts for multiple sessions and students (904) 264-4094. www.rudderclub.com.

Rollins College Summer Camp, Winter Park Extensive summer camp program. www.rollins.edu/sps/camp.

Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville Sailing programs throughout the year for youngsters and adults.

Ages 3-17. Skip Miller at (904) 387-9683 ext 414. www.thefloridayachtclub.org/sailing.php.

Titusville Sailing Center, Titusville Ages 16 and up through adult instruction. Younger students eligible with adult. $100. April through July. http://sailtitusville.org/classes/SpringClasses2009.htm

Epping Forest Yacht Club, Jacksonville Active youth sailing club year round with beginning, advanced courses and a youth racing team. The yacht club is also home for the Bolles High School Sailing Club and Regatta Team. Spring programs are in progress. Summer youth sailing programs will be announced after April 1. Contact Harbormaster Steve Nichols (904) 739-7150, or snichols@efyc.com. www.efyc.com/kidsjrsailing.html.

Water Sports Camp, South and Central Brevard County Sponsored by the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, conducted by Calema Windsurfing & Watersports, Inc. Windsurfing, small boat sailing, standup paddleboarding, kayaking. Ages 8-17.

June through August. Weeklong camps for all levels. www.brevardparks.com/parks/prkbch2.php#KellyEast

Sailors, Paddlers & Rowers of St. Augustine (SPARS), St. Augustine Youth sailing program with summer sessions. $135 per session plus $25 to join SPAR (family membership). Ages 9-15. For further information, go to www.spars.us >classes > youth camps.

Halifax Sailing Center, Daytona Beach Sail Camp held weekly throughout June and July. Ages 8-12 fee is $225. Daily programs 9 am to 4 pm, June and July. Commodore Bill Field at WG1357@aol.com or the Sailing Center at (386) 238-7245. www.HalifaxSailing.org.

Tom Edward Sailing School for Adults and Teenagers at Halifax Sailing Center.

Year classes for adults and teenagers. $80 for HSA members, $100

Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation (TCYSF), Fort Pierce Instruction sessions will be all day weekdays for one week. Cost for one week session is $195. Beginner classes June 15 to 19, June 22 to 26, June 29 to July 3, July 20 to 24. Intermediate classes July 6 to 10, July 27 to 32. Advanced classes July 13 to 17 and Aug 3 to 7. For more information and application forms, go to: www.tcysf.homestead.com, or call (772) 462-0230, 772-465-7720 or (772) 3321732. Some financial aid available for qualified applicants.

Sea Scouts, Fort Pierce Chapter 404, Fort Pierce This sailing group is based in Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce. Youth sailing programs occur throughout the year. Skipper Jerry at (772) 971-6562. www.pelicanyachtclub.com > sea scouts.

US SAILING Center, Martin County, Stuart/Jensen Beach Weekly classes. Ages 7-17. $230 per week (as low as $115 with multiple week discounts). 10 sessions, June through August. Contact Denise at (772) 334-8085. www.usscmc.org.

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA: Palm Beach County to Miami Palm Beach Sailing Club Youth Program – West Palm Beach, FL Year-round youth sailing program and world famous Summer Sailing Camp. Ages 7-15. Summer Camp sessions weekly with 1/2 day sessions (morning and afternoon) for $195 or full-day for $325.

Discount for PBSC members. Summer Race Team $375 for ten weekends and $50 for new kids who complete one week of Regular summer camp. Contact the PBSC office at (561) 881-0809. Go to Jr Sailing Programs� at the Web site at: www.pbsail.org.

Key Biscayne Yacht Club Summer Sailing Programs The program runs from June 8-August 7 in summer 2009. We have marine science, opti, laser and 420 programs for ages 5-17. The cost is $225-$250 for 2 weeks of instruction or $125-$145 for one week.

We have newer equipment and low staff to student ratios with US Sailing certified instructors. KBYC has a proven year round race program. www.kbycjuniorsailing.com, Phone: 305.361.9171.

Miami Yacht Club, Miami Extensive year-round youth sailing program of which the summer programs are only a part. Ages 7-14. MYC Members: $445; Nonmembers: $485 per two-week session. $250 deposit required at registration. Contact the MYC office at (305) 377-9877, or mycoffice1@aol.com. Go to Sailing Programs at the Web site at www.miamiyachtclub.net.

Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Coconut Grove Summer and year around youth sailing programs open to all.

Starting at $400 to $500. Contact CGSC sailing director at (305) 444-4571 ext 11, or go to www.cgsc.org.

Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami Summer youth sailing programs. Ages 8-17. Contact Duffy Danish at (305) 858-1733, or sailing@coralreefyachtclub.org.

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FLORIDA KEYS Boy Scouts of America–Florida High Adventure Sea Base, Florida Keys and Bahamas This is a diverse and extensive sailing/ fishing/ snorkeling/ boating/ out island & diving programs on keelboats and dive boats, with overnight accommodations for sailing trips and day trips for scuba on our power boats. $700 and up everything inclusive, depending.

Ages 14-21. You must be a registered Boy Scout or Venture Scout to attend. Capt. Rich Beliveau (305) 394-0365. Extensive information at www.bsaseabase.org.

Upper Keys Sailing Club Youth Sailing Programs Summer youth sailing programs for ages seven through 17. Youth Sailing program. Key Largo. Sail summer classes and year around. Go to www.msysp.com for more information..

Key West Sailing Club, Key West The club has both year round sailing and a summer program. 225 for one child, $400 for two, $510 for three. Sailing instructor Stephanie Watkins at (305) 849-8168. www.keywestsailingclub.org.

WEST FLORIDA: Naples to Cedar Key Naples Sailing Center, Naples This organization offers sail training and instruction, although no summer camps or courses are currently scheduled. It does have an active, yearround high school sailing program. www.naplessailingcenter.com/.

Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers Community center offering sailing courses. Families may combine different programs including sailing, power boat safety/state license, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, and marine activities. Prices range from $75 -$175 per course & limited scholarships available. Ages 817. Classes available in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel. www.edisonsailingcenter.org.

Venice Youth Boating Association, Venice VYBA has a year-round sailing program. Summer Youth Sailing camps are held during the summer beginning Tuesday June 2.

Subsequent 2 week camps begin on Mondays. $210 per session, scholarships available. Jabbo Gordon at veniceyouthboating@verizon.net, or call (941) 468-1719. http://www.veniceyouthboating.com.

Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, Sarasota The 2009 Sarasota Youth Sailing Program (SYSP) Summer Camp will run for 10 weeks starting June 8th. In 2008 there were over 350 children in the program and they are expecting over 400 for the upcoming summer! Classes run Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks and meet either from 9-12 am or 1-4 pm. Instruction is available for kids aged 5-18 and features all levels from beginner

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through racing. No prior experience is required. Classes are $250 ($300 if registered after May 1). If you can’t make it to the summer program, the SYSP also offers both a year-round learn to sail lessons and a competitive racing program. In 2008, the SYSP had sailors win Orange Bowl, High School Single Handed Nationals, the US Junior Triple Handed Championships and place well in many more.

Information and registration forms for all program can be found at www.sarasotaysp.com or by calling (941) 504-4236.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Clearwater Youth sailing programs year around and expanded courses all summer. $250/week for summer camp June 8 thru August 10.Ages 8-16.

Call Sandy (727) 517-7776. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org/.

Clearwater Yacht Club, Clearwater Extensive youth program year around and summer. Ages 8-18.

David Billing (727) 442-3430. Www.clwyc.org.

Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa Extensive year-round youth sailing program at Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation. 813.251.1158 extension 273. Ages 8-18.

Contact diysf@diyc.org, www.diyc.org.

City of Dunedin Sailing Programs, Dunedin, FL Monday through Friday sailing camp for youth run all summer long beginning June 8 . $205 for one camp session.

Monthly sailing lessons for adults and youth run throughout the whole year. Ages 10 & up. www.dunedingov.com.

City of Safety Harbor, Tampa Bay Beginner & Intermediate Pram Sailing Camp Ahoy mates! Experience it for yourself as you learn the basics of sailing. This class provides you with a “hands-on” sailing instruction and an outdoor classroom discussion. Students must possess adequate swimming skills. Cancellations made due to weather will be refunded. Don’t forget your towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen! Pack a snack and lots of water!

Ages 10 and up Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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SOUTHERN YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMS St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg Active year-round youth program, in cooperation with the city of St. Petersburg. High school youth sailing. www.spyc.org .

Eckerd College–Waterfront Program, St. Petersburg Year around extensive programs, going on for 37 years. Instruction in a variety of water sports, including sailing. (800) 456-9009 or (727) 867-1166. www.eckerd.edu/waterfront/watersportscamp/index.php.

Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport Youth sailing program, current information for 2009 is posted on the Web site. Ages 8-18. (727) 345-5760. www.sailbcyc.org.

Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing, Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay Summer youth sailing programs, beginning, intermediate and advanced. Ages 7-17. All classes are conducted by US Sailing certified instructors. A limited number of scholarships are available for those in need. See the Web site: www.tssyouthsailing.org/ or call Bob Shaw (813) 645-2774.

FLORIDA PANHANDLE: Apalachicola to Pensacola Emerald Coast Sailing Association, Fort Walton Beach This organization raises money to train young sailors in the Panhandle and cover their expenses at regattas. (850) 862-2801. www.fwyc.org/ecsa.htm.

I MISSISSIPPI Gulfport Yacht Club, Gulfport This club offers two sessions on small boats, and at three levels. $355 for full day sailing course; $200 for half day. $75 credit for using own boat. www.gulfportyachtclub.org I LOUISIANA Southern Yacht Club Junior Program, New Orleans Year-round youth sailing program. Spring clinics, summer camps.

Ages 7 and up. All levels. $475 members, $575 sponsored guests.

(504) 288-4200. www.southernyachtclub.org.

New Orleans Yacht Club Junior Program, New Orleans Summer clinic. Ages 7 and up. (504) 283-2581. www.noyc.org.

Pontchartrain Yacht Club Junior Sailing, Mandeville Sailing Camp: $350 members - $450 non-members (per session) Contact Kaia: office@pontyc.org (985) 626-3192 Five 2-week sessions June 1 – Aug 7 Shreveport Yacht Club Junior Program, Shreveport Summer clinics. Ages 7 and up. syacht@sport.rr.com.

(318) 631-7414. www.shreveyacht.com.

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Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola The club offers summer sailing instructions for all interested local area youths – members and non-members. Junior Sailing Program.

Ages 5 and up. Contact Beth Partington at (850) 572-5245 or (850) 433-7208. www.pensacolayachtclub.org.

Camp Seafarer and Camp Sea Gull, Arapahoe, NC These are branches of the YMCA. Live-in resident camps. Sea Gull for boys, Seafarer for girls. Ages 6 and up with various programs April through October. Go to the Web site or contact for information. www.seagull-seafarer.org. E-mail: seagullinfo@seagull-seafarer.org, or seafarerinfo@seagull-seafarer.org.

Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and Key Sailing will be holding a Junior Sailing Camp in July 2009. The dates are July 27th to the 31st, and the fee for the week is $250. This is a unique opportunity for juniors to experience monohull and multihull sailing. Participants must be at least 7 years old and know how to swim. Registration will open April 15. Any questions may be directed to Anne Geisel, Junior Sailing Coordinator Pensacola Beach Yacht Club.

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Contact us if you want to add to or edit this list — editor@southwindsmagazine.com Carolina Sailing Foundation, Lake Crabtree, Raleigh Summer sailing programs. Ages 8 and up. Contact John Norton at (919) 604-0842, or jnorton@moneymailer.com .

Outer Banks Community Sailing, Roanoke Island, NC This program is a part of the North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. All instruction is based on US Sailing guidelines and taught by US Sailing-certified coaches/instructors. Summer youth sailing programs beginning June 8. www.obxmaritime.org. (252) 475-1750.

Camp Don Lee, Arapahoe Summer sailing camp. Ages: by grades completed: Third grade through 12th. (800) 535-5475. E-mail: info@DonLeeCenter.org. www.donleecenter.org.

Lake Norman Yacht Club Sailing Camp, Mooresville Summer sailing camp and youth program. Contact Mike Robinson at capndar@cs.com (704) 782-5665). www.lnyc.org.

North Carolina Community Sailing and Rowing.

The contact name for the community center is Garth Pearce. He is managing the sailing programs for the center and will provide the needed information.

Carolina Yacht Club, Wrightsville Beach Summer sailing classes. Numerous and varied classes. Ages 8 and up.

(910) 256-3396. www.carolinayachtclub.org.

Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Beaufort BYSC has a large summer program that is open to the general public. Sessions begin June 1 and end Aug 7. These include sailing camps, summer camps, and a Coast Guard Boating Course. For more information go to www.byscnet.com and click on the BYSC Summer Program Descriptions.pdf link Charleston Community Sailing, Downtown Charleston, SC Summer Sailing Camps, from Beginner to Advanced. Ages 10 to Adult. (843) 607-4890 www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org I GEORGIA Savannah Sailing Center Catch the Wind Camp, Savannah Summer sailing sessions taught at Chatham County Recreation Department’s Lake Mayer Boathouse. Members: $75 for one youth, $100 for two. Non-members: $100 for one, $150 for two. (912) 231-9996. http://savannahsailingcenter.org.

Augusta Sailing Club, Lake Strom Thurmond, Augusta Six summer sessions for youth. $175 for one week, $150 for second week. $25 discount for members. Jim Holder, (706) 651-0587, cv.jholder@mainsheet.net. www.augustasailingclub.com.

Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch Summer sailing camp. Ages 6 -17. Beginner Opti/ 420 Day Clinic May 26-29. Junior Week Camp May 31-June 5 Warren Collier, LLSC Jr. Sailing program director 404-353-6854 warreniv@mindspring.com www.llsc.com

I SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island Summer classes. Ages 8 and up. Cost $375 members, $495 nonmembers. Muffy Schulze at (843) 342-2628. www.scyachtclub.com.

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Ingenious Pescador: this boat consists of two Styrofoam blocks with a wet locker in between. Its unsinkable, self-propelled by swim fins and at day’s end can be flipped over and dragged home on its own wheels. Who needs a Boston Whaler?

Cuba

Part I (of two parts)

By Bradd Wilson

Cuba, the forbidden island just 93 miles away may soon be accessible to Americans. I won’t expound on the 50-year-old embargo except to say that its inevitable repeal will be celebrated on both sides of the Florida Straits. American boaters will be able to see first-hand, experience and hopefully, appreciate Cuba for what it is; a beautiful country of wonderful people, different in many fundamental ways but more alike than you’d think.

Here’s our experience and what you need to know before you cross the straits.

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s tourists thronged Key West’s Mallory Square to watch street buskers and to witness another spectacular sunset, a 38-foot Canadian-flagged Beneteau sailed quietly toward the scarlet horizon. Many of the onlookers admired the view, some envied our evening on the water and a few suspected our true destination; the forbidden island across the Straits—Cuba.

We’d planned our Gulf Stream crossing carefully then waited for the “window” to ensure a safe, timely arrival in an unfamiliar country with different customs and a foreign language. Perfect conditions would be a clear sky, full moon, moderate east to northeast breeze with seas less than four feet. The Gulf Stream set and drift would require a departure some 24 miles west of Key West and a crossing time of 18 hours, which meant departure at sunset. We had a stack of charts, cruising guides and Kathy Parson’s Spanish

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for Cruisers. On paper, at least, we were ready!

In reality, the moon was waning, the wind was 15-20 knots with 5-7 foot seas and our departure point was much closer to Key West. It was to be a sleigh ride in pitch dark, frequently surfing over 10 knots with our speed over ground only 5-6 knots. The glow of Havana turned out to be an oil refinery east of the city, but our arrival was still on schedule though not on target. As the sun returned in the eastern sky, we tucked in close to shore and out of the coastal current, which runs eastward at 2 knots. We jibed

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Music, dance and entertainment are everywhere. Take away the cars that plug American streets and life takes over!

with the southerly wind shift and slid along shore past the majestic Castillo del Morro and Malecon as Habana came to life for another day.

Pleasure craft are not permitted to enter Havana harbor but must enter the country at an “International Marina” such as Veradero or Marina Hemingway some eight miles west of Havana. Marinas monitor VHF channel 77, and operators are fluent in many languages including English.

So on arrival at the “fairway mark” (023°05.400’ N 082°30.600’W), we called for directions into the marina. The dockmaster gave us permission to enter and directions through a clearly marked channel to the “Customs Dock” for clearance and inspections. While waiting for officials to arrive, buff, young athletes-in-training rowed and paddled past us in kayaks and rowing shells wearing spandex shorts and Nike tops. This is NOT what we expected!

If you’re more interested in beaches, hotels and tourist restaurants or as a “Plan B”—in case the current sweeps you east of Havana—consider going to Marina Darsena at Varadero (23º08.000’N 081 º18.700’W). While lacking in many of the urban amenities of Havana, the International Marina is secure, and Canadian resident Debbie Armstrong on m/s La Vida Dulce can show you the ropes in this bustling tourist resort. You might take her some dry dog food for her companion Lobita, as it is hard to get in Cuba.

The clearance process into Cuba is arduous with inspections by a medical doctor, a drug dog with handler, an ammunitions dog with handler, a customs officer, an immigrations officer and a coast guard officer. You will need passports for everyone, vessel documentation and prescriptions for any drugs onboard. You can expect the clearance to last up to two hours. You will be relieved of your flares (pyrotechnica) while in Havana, and your hand-held VHF and GPS may be sealed by customs. You may also be asked for money, gifts or “donations for Cuban people” by any of the officials, but you are IN NO WAY OBLIGED to tip. Any threats or coercion should be reported in writing to the dockmaster. Following clearance, we were directed to our slip in Canal #2.

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and washrooms (take your own toilet paper), and even a concierge to arrange transportation and tickets for you. Your best source of information here is from other boaters, so don’t be shy—ask for advice.

Your first stop will be the Cadeca or money exchange to pay your customs entry fee, your marina bill, cruising permit (optional) and for onshore activities.

This should be simple, but it is NOT. To start with, there are two distinct currencies in Cuba; convertibles (CUC), which are generally used for all tourist purchases but also by Cubans for discretionary spending such as for fuel, TVs or spandex. The second currency is the peso national, which is used to purchase food and basic necessities like electricity and such by the Cubans. You should count on needing about $150 CUCs and 50 nationals per person for a week in Havana plus dockage (50 cents/foot/day) plus water and electric. U.S. credit cards are not accepted so bring cash and be aware of a 15 percent penalty on U.S. cash, levied to offset a 15 percent penalty the Cuban government is charged to return it (part of the embargo). You

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The Gran Teatro de la Habana is magnificent by any standards. It is currently being restored to its former glory but still features world class ballet and contemporary dance.

Cuban music.

Ballet at the Gran Teatro de la Habana.

Partegas Tobacco factory.

The market of Habana Viejo.

A mojito at la Bodeguita del Medio (Hemingway’s favorite bar).

8) University de Habana.

9) Museum of Art. 10) Legendary Tropicana review (Hotel National offers a similar show at lower cost).

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should immediately go to the customs office to pay your entry fee of $20 CUC. Then you’re on your own.

Transportation can also be a challenge in Cuba. There are buses for Cuban people, which are generally packed like sardines and subject to pickpockets, and then there are tourist buses, which cost more ($5/person/day), run less frequently (every 40 minutes from the marina) but are much more comfortable and secure. The other option is to hire one of the many private drivers who haunt the Marina, such as Danielo in his little red Lada who will take $10 (although he’ll ask for more) for a trip to Old Havana. Taxis are plentiful in town but establish the price in advance. Car rentals or bus tours can be arranged at the marina office.

Havana is incredible! It’s a big city (over 5 million) packed into a very small space, and it is OLD. Havana was a booming metropolis 300 years ago and much of it is still standing. It is rich in culture with excellent performing arts and galleries, museums and a huge botanical garden. The University de Habana is very impressive as are the Castillo, the Capitolio and the Partegas Cigar factory but to discover the “real Habana” you need to walk the Malecon. This roadway and sidewalk run the full face of the city along the ocean with miles of historic buildings in various states of deterioration or renovation, hotels, and businesses. It’s a spectacular site, but it is the people that make it so amazing – everything happens on the Malecon! It’s where chicas and chicos strut their stuff, seniors relax, kids run through the spray of crashing waves or play baseball. Fishermen vie for their daily sustenance in a variety of floating contraptions, and lovers embrace in the privacy of the busiest street in town. There are dozens of historic sites and statues and a huge public square in front of the imposing U.S. Embassy.

Across from the Castillo del Morro, on the site of another fortress, a young couple were having their wedding photos taken, but immediately behind them a fisherman had caught a 10-pound mackerel, which he couldn’t pull up the high wall with his light line. Others helped by snagging their hooks in the hapless fish as on-lookers cheered and gave their opinions on the landing. All this was much more interesting than the wedding so the crowd just elbowed between the oblivious bride and groom to watch or help or both until finally the fish lay exhausted on the sidewalk. I’d love to see those wedding pics!

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I love the Cuban food in “Little Havana,” but even Miami can’t match the real thing served in hundreds of great restaurants in Havana. Our favorite is found in a little B and B operated by Anna and Gregorio, the Bella Sunrisa Hospedaje. You’ll need to call for reservations, but the food is awesome! It’s also a good spot to spend the night if you want to boogie the night away at the nearby Hotel National de Cuba. And no trip to Havana is complete without a night at the Tropicana—with all the glitz, glamor and showgirls of a Las Vegas review. Tickets are from $60-$90 CUC, and it doesn’t start until 10 p.m., then runs until the wee hours, but what a show! A similar show is offered at a more reasonable price by the Hotel National, but the Tropicana has been running continuously since before the revolution. We did it and had absolutely no regrets.

For a glimpse of small town Cuba, you need only walk a half mile east of the marina to the fishing village of Jaimanitas. Here you’ll find a vegetable market, bakery, cigar and ice cream stand as well as some pick-up ball games and the art gallery/home of Jose Fuster, the “Picasso of the Caribbean.” You can skip the Art Gallery in Havana, but don’t miss this amazing display of a prolific ceramic tile artist obsessed with his craft. Even the neighbors’ homes are adorned with alligators, caballeros and roosters. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, it’s bizarre but it’s definitely Fuster!

Too soon, our time in Cuba had run out and we had to start looking for a weather window to return to the States.

Returning to the States is a little easier because it really doesn’t matter where you end up so long as you clear-in; Key West, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, etc. The aids to navigation are all lit, the Gulf Stream will help you home and a southeast breeze makes for a pleasant sail. The night before departure, we paid our marina bill along with another $10 CUC fee to exit and advised customs of our intention to leave in the morning. At 0630, we moved over to the clearance dock and waited for the inspection routine once again.

Clearing out of Cuba is essential. Don’t even think of just “slipping out”—you’ll be banned from EVER returning and their record-keeping is impeccable. Our flares were returned, our VHF and GPS unsealed and following inspections by three or four officials and a couple of dogs, we were wished bien viage and were under way by 0700.

Sailing past the Castillo and the Havana skyline at daybreak, we were already reminiscing about our week in Cuba. Was it better or was it worse than expected? Does their health care and education make up for lack of material goods? Our debate began and hasn’t stopped yet, but it certainly is a world quite different from our own. There can www.southwindsmagazine.com

These kids could have been anywhere but they were on the Malecon, playing baseball with a rock. A real baseball made their day (note the one holding the ball).

be no doubt that the embargo has deprived Cuba of half a century of trade and development but in that void, there has evolved a distinct culture, personality and a fierce national pride in its people’s accomplishments under the most adverse conditions. When the embargo is eventually over, this industrious nation may become the “destination of choice” for millions of American tourists. We’re just glad to have seen and experienced it first.

What to Bring: Documents: Passports, vessel registration, prescriptions for any drugs.

Spanish/English dictionary.

Money: Cash is best. Credit cards are charged a 15% penalty.

Provisions: Propane cylinders, cheeses, salad dressings, snack foods.

Boat Stuff: Tools, spare parts, filters. Fuel is substantially cheaper in the United States.

Communications: Spanish for Cruisers by Kathy Parsons, Iridium Sat-phone or SkyMate. Satellite communications: Cuban cell phone. A good VHF can often get NOAA weather.

Great gifts: Baseballs, fishing gear, paint, DVDs, kids’ T-shirts, toothpaste and soaps.

Dos and Don’ts: Cigars: Beware of “street cigars.” No matter what you’re

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told, they are probably fakes and may not even be tobacco.

You are only allowed to take out 23 cigars unless in sealed boxes with proper documentation. If possible, try Reloba or Credito brands available at Cuban stores for 1 peso national—not bad for 4 cents!

Diesel: Fuel is much cheaper in the United States so top up before leaving. If you do buy cheap fuel from a “guy on the street,” filter it before putting it in your tank.

Cubans onboard: You must have permission from immigration one day in advance of having Cubans aboard your vessel. They must provide officials with identification.

Contravention is a serious offence.

Prostitution: While legal, it still constitutes exploitation with the same risks as at home. It is less prevalent than in the past but culturally accepted.

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2009 Miami Boat Show, Feb. 12-16

By Roy Laughlin

The Miami Boat Show is billed as the largest multihull sailboat show in the world.

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ith a slower economy, bargains were available at the 2009 Strictly Sail part of the Miami Boat Show. New boat prices were cut to the bone, and exhibitors offered the expected number of new and useful products for those to upgrade their “old” sailboats. By the end of the show, sales occurred and boat show patrons had a reason to attend.

The Florida real estate collapse again this year infected the boat show. Gone are the days when boat buyers applied for a loan before lunch and returned after a sandwich and beer to sign a contract on a half-million-dollar sailboat. Boatbuying may now be a two-part process. Finding the right boat at the right price is the first part. Securing funding is second. Boatbuilders are hoping that show attendees return with funding in the coming weeks to complete a purchase.

With boat sales at record lows, monohull builders and brokers, as a group, are in the most jeopardy. Monohulls on display at Strictly Sail Miami now occupy just a single pier.

Five years ago, they occupied more than two piers.

Beautifully-built sailboats were on display, but the rugged cruisers were missing. Of any category, blue water cruisers were most noticeably less at the 2009 show.

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a glimmer of light among the monohulls. Designed by Jim Finot, this single-hander, 18-foot high-tech racer has a bulb keel and a host of go-fast features to attract the racing crowd. This trailerable sailboat could be the replacement for the larger, marina-berthed sailboat that avid sailors today might be giving up to cut their monthly expenses.

The multihull segment has become the focus of Strictly Sail Miami, with three piers occupied by over 40 multihulls, almost all catamarans. Since 1988, the multihull contingent has grown from just five sailboats to dozens, and the show is today touted as the largest catamaran show in the world.

They were almost all cruisers. Two ultra-opulent catamarans were greater than 70 feet long. The rumor at the show was that at least one of these two-hulled floating palaces attracted two different buyers. Those are likely to go into charter and are a business purchase—not necessarily the dream of a lifetime, but enough cruising catamarans were sold to show that some dreams will survive this poor economy.

Boatbuilders offered generous discounts in some cases.

Those boatbuilders whose efforts spanned the months when oil was near $150 a barrel—and the price of resins and other components was also high—offered discounts around 10 percent, but not much more. It seemed to make little impression on American buyers used to getting 25 percent discounts on the latest plasma screen TVs and new cars. For buyers mindful of a deflationary period, the discounted prices will likely be a good purchase, as long as they plan to own and use their new sailboat for at least several years.

In spite of slow boat sales on the docks, some vendors in the shoreside tents had buyers waiting. LED lights seemed to be available more abundantly at this show. LED lights are not new, but this year the lights seemed to have a prominent presence at the show. For any standard- sized bulb and socket from six to 30 volts, it is now convenient and relatively inexpensive to find an LED replacement. An LED bulb uses a fraction of the power of its incandescent or fluorescent predecessor. Once installed, LED sources far outlast incandescent bulbs. Imagine climbing a mast once in www.southwindsmagazine.com

The Open Sailing 5.7-meter club racer was a glimmer of light among the monohulls. Designed by Jim Finot, this single-hander, 18-foot high-tech racer has a bulb keel and a host of go-fast features to attract the racing crowd.

The dual wheels and lots of wood in the cockpit of the Dufour 525, the winner of Cruising World’s Best Full Size Cruiser award.

a decade to replace a LED masthead light.

For a while, it seemed that sailboat hardware prices were on a trajectory for geostationary orbit. For those increasing prices, sailors received lighter, stronger, longerlasting and better- performing gear. This year, Garhauer had dramatically expanded its display, showing it is no longer just the third big player in this market. A decade ago, Garhauer was noted for all stainless products suitable primarily for cruising sailboats. Its exhibit in Miami included a complete line of products for any size sailboat, with much lower prices than those of other manufacturers. Its newer products now have aluminum sheaves supported by stainless steel. Garhauer is notable for its low prices. Its primary sales engine is its Web site, www.garhauer.com. Some independent boat supply stores sell the company’s products.

Garhauer, however, is notable for making boat shows, including Strictly Sail Miami, a major buying opportunity for its customers who want to have a hands-on experience before a sale.

And finally, cheaper folding propellers are available.

Prices over $3000 for a folding propeller suitable for a 40foot sailboat were typical until SPW (Sail Propeller-und Wellenbau GmbH) introduced its Variprofile propeller this year. It is made by the same company whose other models include Variprop and Varifold. Variprofile is fabricated with less custom machining and using less material. According to Rick Steadman, the U.S. agent, the propeller improves propulsion efficiency and lowers drag. “We believe it is engineered to the same standards as Veriprop,” he commented. It also costs about $1000 less than its better known competitors. More information about the Variprofile is available online at www.variopropusa.com.

Hybrid propulsion systems for sailboats are still in a transition in spite of significant marketing efforts at recent shows by a couple of companies. Diesel electric systems have, in practice, been found to be much more complex than initially expected. Dr. David Tether, of EMotion Hybrids, and the first person to build and install a reliable electric propul-

sion system on a sailboat, was at the show again this year, using a successful soft-sell approach. Physics tells us if such systems can work in the intended application. Dr. Tether has been one of the few to interpret the laws of physics to build a useful electric propulsion motor for sailboats.

Getting the newest and greatest is not the only reason to spend time at the Miami Boat Show. It is also a great place to obtain the usual supplies and replacement items that you would otherwise have to chase all over town or all over the Web. Sails and sail repair materials, lines, rigging, and about everything else that makes sailing what it is are available at the show, and often at a temptingly reasonable price.

At the end of Strictly Sail’s show in Miami, thousands of sailors had walked the docks, visited boats, talked to boatbuilders, purchased gear and maybe even a sailboat.

(And we can hope more are likely to buy a boat in the weeks following their experience at the show.) For those sailors whose devotion is part lifestyle and part dream, it was a welcome break from the daily doom and gloom of a weak economy. The 2009 lesson from the show is that life isn’t so gloomy when you can still sail.

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BOAT REVIEW

1978 Bristol 29, S/V Jaz Dave and Sandi Post

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e purchased the Bristol 29.9 about three months after losing our beloved C&C 29 Mark I, Nothin’ Fancy, in Hurricane Wilma in 2005. We had her for 12 years of Bahamas cruising, and it was a devastating loss. I swore I wouldn’t own another large, non-trailerable sailboat while living in now hurricane-prone southeast Florida, but after staring at all the salvaged gear for a couple of months, the itch had to be scratched.

The Bristol 29.9 was designed by Halsey C. Herreshoff and has a bit of a cult following with its own owners’ Web site.

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ven though I had enjoyed the exhilarating speed and nimbleness of the C&C with its deep five-and-a-halffoot fin keel, we decided to look for a more traditional style of cruiser, since that’s how we did most of our boating.

I had read about the Bristol 29.9, and the reviews were favorable. When one appeared for sale locally at a reasonable price, I jumped at the chance.

The 29.9 has a bit of a cult following with its own owners’ Web site. Just Google in “Bristol 29.9 Sailing Vessel Owner’s Association.”

Halsey C. Herreshoff was the designer for the 29.9, as well as for other models built by Bristol Yachts of Rhode Island. The LOA is 29’11”, LWL 24’0” and the boat displaces 8650 pounds. There were two keel configurations available; both were modified full keels, one fixed with 4’4”, the one we have, and the other had a centerboard with 3’6” up and 7’6” down. I personally do not care for centerboards. They always seem to rattle around and have a bad tendency to snap their lifting cables at inopportune times. The boats were beamy for the day at 10’2”. With 3600 pounds of ballast, it has over 40 per cent of weight-to-ballast ratio. This gives the boat a very sea-kindly motion and feeling of stability found on larger vessels.

The modest sail plan has 391 square feet of sail area with the standard rig (our boat). There was a tall rig available, which offered 408 square feet. With a 63-gallon freshwater capacity, one can take extra showers without feeling guilty. It’s divided into two fiberglass tanks. The one located forward under the V-berth contains 38 gallons. A hose and shut-off valve run along the bilge to the second 25-gallon tank located under the floor boards above the encapsulated keel. Keeping the weight low adds to the stability of

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the boat. Fuel capacity is 19 inside a custom-made Sungallons in a steel tank located brella cover attached to the aft under the pedestal. These stern pulpit rails. boats were built to MORC Fortunately, we’re on good and IOR rules, and were origterms with Bob, an excellent inally touted as racer/cruiscanvasmaker. As a result, we ers. Once they hit the race cirhave—custom-made in Persian cuits, the “racer” was dropped, green canvas—a dodger with although they do have a center panel to a large Bimini, PHRF rating of 183. with side and rear curtains to One of the first things I make a complete cockpit noticed when stepping onto enclosure. Along with the the Bristol was the three large aforementioned wheel cover, The galley is to starboard of the companionway. port lights in the main cabin. he also made us a pedestal It has teak toe rails, which cover, a propane bag mountseem to be common to many ed on front of the pedestal, cruising boats. I prefer perfoseat cover, hatch covers, barrated aluminum toe rails, becue grill cover, solar panel much more versatile and less cover and a mainsail stakpak. maintenance. The deck has a The stakpak makes mainsail spacious walkway between stowing a breeze. Just flake it the coach roof and rails. Even as it falls into the pack, and though the cockpit narrows then zip it up. at the stern, it is spacious Going down the companenough to seat six comfortionway, I was most impressed ably at cocktail hour. by the light and airiness of At the helm, I replaced the golden teak and the uncomfortable box with mahogany woods. There were thin vinyl cushion—that pretwo interior plans available. tended to be a helm seat— We have plan 2. The only difwith a short pedestal and ference between plans 1 and swivel holding a “big man’s” 2 is the location of the galley armchair with back from sink. On our boat, the sink is Cabela’s catalog. It keeps located just to starboard of fatigue from setting in on Looking forward and to port in the main cabin. The salon table is the companionway. Next is folded up against the forward bulkhead to the right. those long runs. the icebox and then a twoAn Edson pedestal with wheel steering came standard. burner alcohol stove. Forward of the stove is the starboard However, the original wheel was small, to give more cocksettee. In plan 1, there is a countertop just to starboard of the pit room, so I replaced it with the larger Destroyer wheel companionway. The sink is actually located forward of the salvaged from the C&C. I find it easier to handle the big stove and shortens the settee. skeg-hung rudder—felt like I was driving a car with the litI was also struck by the spaciousness of the main cabin. tle wheel. At the dock, I remove the wheel and mount it I’ve been on 34-footers with less room. There is a chart table

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BOAT REVIEW The forward deck on the Bristol 29.9.

to port with a narrow quarter berth aft. The berth has no port lights or hatches, so we use it for storage. Forward of the chart table is a settee, which slides open into a true double berth over six feet long. There is also over six feet of standing headroom in the main cabin. The dining table folds up against the main bulkhead when not in use. There are six large port lights, none of them opening. If for any reason they would need to be removed, I would replace at least two

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of them with opening ports. But for now, since they don’t leak, they will remain. All the port lights are constructed of Almag 35 high-tensile aluminum alloy. They seem to be almost indestructible.

The keel-stepped mast is out of the way, forward of the main bulkhead in the enclosed head. The boat originally had pressure water, but someone removed it. I installed a Flojet 4.5 gpm pump and hooked up a cockpit shower and another shower in the head for privacy at crowded anchorages. There was a track on the coach roof to install a shower curtain. The large double-door hanging locker sits on the starboard side across from the head and sink vanity. I bought a cedar plank kit from Lowes and turned it into a cedar closet. Now our clothes and towels smell of cedar rather than boat. A door going forward leads into the roomy V-berth. Good headroom climbing into the bunk dispels feelings of claustrophobia. There’s an overhead Bomar hatch here and a small opening port to starboard. I also mounted a two-speed Hella fan for when the wind dies down on those sultry South Florida nights. There is another small opening port over the Raritan in the head and a Bomar hatch over the double berth in the main saloon.

Some of the other upgrades I’ve done is a Waeco/Adler Barbour icebox conversion system. The Adler Barbour Cold Machine is for me the best refrigeration system to have in our tropical waters. I keep it set on #3 on the thermostat and everything stays ice cold. Yet it only cycles on for about 20 minutes per hour consuming about 2 amp-hours. I installed Martek davits to hold the 8-foot Caribe RIB with its 4-hp Johnson 2-stroke. The davits are okay, but I think there are better ones out there for about the same price, under $1000.

But the Caribe, on the other hand, is the best inflatable I’ve come across. And the old Johnson never lets us down.

On top of the davits, I installed an 85-watt Photowatt solar panel. I found it on the Internet from a guy out in New Mexico. United States-made and under $400. It keeps the two 6-volt Lifeline AGM batteries up to snuff. The batteries came with the boat, and even though they are expensive initially, they have a lot going for them. One of their best attributes for a cruising boat is that they can accept a 40 percent charging rate. In comparison, a wet cell lead acid battery can take only 25 percent. This of course, cuts down on engine run time, and the resulting fuel costs and wear and tear on the diesel. There is also no water to add and they can be mounted about anywhere.

Most Bristol 29.9s came with a Yanmar 2QM15 raw water-cooled 15-hp diesel. It’s okay for getting in and out of the marina or weekend cruising, but it’s underpowered for serious trips. If it comes time to repower, I will opt for the Beta/Kubota 20-hp FWC diesel. Its dimensions are almost identical to the Yanmar. I upgraded the enginecharging system by installing a Balmar 75-amp high-output alternator and Xantrax smart charger. When the sun lets us down, an hour of charging will put the juice back in www.southwindsmagazine.com

Jaz is fitted out with a dodger and Bimini with canvas connecting the two.

the bank.

The boat was equipped with two Lewmar single-speed winches mounted on the Selden mast for the main and the head sails. Twin two-speed Lewmars handle the sheets for the Hood roller furling Genoa. The mainsheet uses a #8 Lewmar mounted on the coach roof. The traveler is also mounted on the coach roof in front of the dodger, keeping it out of the cockpit.

The Bristol 29.9 is a boat that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pocket cruiser of that size. It is spacious and loaded with stowage areas. In the main cabin, there are three drawers under each bunk, and if you remove the drawers, there is stowage against the hull. We put bladders of wine there on a recent cruise. Above the bunk are sliding doors with cupboards. Behind the seat backs are three doors and more cupboards. Above both sides of the V-berth are sliding doors also with cupboards. The V-berth originally had drawers underneath, but the previous owner removed them and installed a 15-gallon holding tank. Our boat, a 1978, had no holding tank from the shipyard.

The speed and handling aren’t that of a true racer/cruiser, but the sea-kindly motion and less heeling are preferred by the first mate. She can actually handle it under sail,

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unlike the C&C we had. In fact, we fight now over who gets to take the helm. I would rate the overall construction as above average, and I was especially impressed by the woodwork below. The cabin sole has ¼” thick teak and holly over marine ply, not that razor-thin veneer found on cheaperbuilt boats. It also came with proper bronze seacocks and not gate valves.

A 29.9 in decent shape can probably be found for under $30,000, although I did see one listed for $65,000. Instead of copper, it must have had a gold-plated bottom.

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Bottom Paint – Do I Need it and What Type?

By Tom Kennedy

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s a professional in the marine repair industry, I get asked this question often by my customers. The need for bottom paint and type used is always driven by the intended use of the vessel and the environment in which the vessel is operated.

Bottom paints are intended to address two areas of consideration: speed and marine growth. Different paints are used to address those areas, and there are numerous options available depending on the environment and hull material.

I tend to group sailboats in three categories: small club racer/dinghy, day sailers and wet sailboats. These three categories require different paint applications.

Club racing boats inherently are launched only for races and spend most of the time on a cradle, stands or trailer.

Club racers never spend extended time in the water and are most concerned with keeping the wetted surface as dragresistant as possible Many opt to apply special polishes and sealers to the gel coat finish to achieve this result, and there are many products on the market intended for that use.

There is also the option of using epoxy paints that contain a Teflon additive, which also provides a considerable reduction on the parasitic drag. I opt for the paint application because most of the club racers I have seen are subjected to large stress loads when on-plane and develop stress cracks in the gel coat. Any compromise to the gel coat allows water to enter the laminate, which promotes blister formation as well as adding weight to the hull. Application of a water barrier and racing bottom paint serves to reduce the drag and provides much-needed protection for the hull.

Day sailers also spend most of their time out of the water on trailers and are used mostly on day or weekend outings. These boats offer the sailors a great experience in a

small, manageable vessel in our abundant inland waters.

Warm Southern waters promote accelerated marine grown formation. It only takes three days for marine growth to start forming on the hull. If the day sailer is going to spend more than two days in the water, the owner would benefit by applying a marine-growth-prohibiting bottom paint.

Wet sailboats range in size and hull type and share the common aspect that they spend years in the water and spend most of that time in the slip or at a mooring. Due to constant exposure, these boats are at the highest risk of fouling. Without protection, fouling will rapidly build, and the boats’ stability, speed and hull can be compromised.

Bottom fouling results from three primary causes: Marine life: Barnacles, zebra mussels and other small

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marine creatures attach themselves to your boat’s bottom while it’s sitting in its slip or at its mooring. Barnacles reproduce rapidly and deposit millions of eggs, which cover the boat’s bottom quickly once they get started.

Plants: Weeds and water plants can also attach themselves to the boat, most often near the waterline where there’s plenty of sunlight.

Algae Slime: Algae can form a gloppy, gooey mess on your boat’s bottom, blooming rapidly and creating an environment that attracts other organisms. This creates a nasty, hard-to-clean bottom situation, and slows your boat tremendously when it’s moving through the water.

Using quality anti-fouling bottom paint on your boat’s hull can help prevent bottom fouling from forming in the first place, protecting the hull and saving you a messy clean-up job. Anti-fouling paint uses chemicals called biocides that are released gradually during the boating season to reduce or eliminate marine growth on your boat’s underwater surfaces. Most anti-fouling bottom paints use cuprous oxide, and generally, the more cuprous oxide in the paint, the better it will protect your boat’s bottom.

Types of Anti-Fouling Paint: There are two main types of anti-fouling paint: Ablative and hard-finish anti-fouling paint. Ablative paint is suitable for sailboats and slower powerboats, while hard-finish paint is better for racing sailboats and faster powerboats.

Ablative Anti-fouling Paint: Ablative paint is a soft bottom paint that is designed to wear away as your boat is used. As the water moving over the boat’s surface wears away the paint, fresh layers of biocide are continuously exposed, so that the anti-fouling characteristic is constantly refreshed as long as some of the paint remains on the boat’s hull.

Ablative anti-fouling paints can be applied over other antifouling paints, so that you don’t need to remove the previous paint before applying a fresh coat. It can be useful to apply two or three coats when applying an ablative antifouling paint. Ablative paints work well in marine environments with high levels of marine growth.

The drawback to ablative paints is that, because it’s such a soft paint, you will remove some of the paint whenever you scrub down the hull. Make sure your diver knows that your boat has ablative paint. I’ve seen new paint jobs ruined by a diver who was too aggressive with the scratch pad when cleaning the bottom. Also, ablative paints will wear away faster from trailer rollers and bunks and in highfriction areas such as the rudder.

Hard-Finish Anti-fouling Paint: These paints are not designed to wear off the way ablative paints do. If you frequently use your boat, or if you give the boat’s bottom a good scrubbing after each use, a hard paint is probably your better choice. The hard anti-fouling paints start leaching out biocides on contact with the water, in a sort of timed-release fashion.

After a period of time, most often 6 months to a year, the paint has leached out all of its biocides, and a new coat of paint will be needed, thus increasing your haul-out frequency and costs.

Additionally, hard anti-fouling paint needs to be removed before a fresh coat is applied.

In Summary Whether you opt to use bottom paint or not, your vessel’s hull integrity is one of the most important aspects to consider Proper care and knowledge on how to protect your hull in the conditions it is used will extend its life, improve performance and ensure the owner more time on the water.

When considering paints, research your options, consult with your local contractor or marine store to ensure you or your contractor applies the correct product for the vessel’s intended use.

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CAROLINA RACING Roy Harden’s J/33 Shameless out of Niceville, FL, heading around the top mark on one of the offshore courses in Charleston Race Week 2008.

Charleston Race Week, April 16-19: Homegrown & Killin’ it in ‘09

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ach year, when warmer weather begins to return to the Carolina Low Country, sailing activity naturally increases. But unlike most seasonal sailing venues in the United States, the apex of the racing season here happens almost immediately, in mid-April. The three days of sailing competition that compose Charleston Race Week (April 1619, this year) characteristically witness the largest collection of race boats in this region during any given year. With luck, that’s what’s on tap this year as well.

Like most regattas throughout the country, Charleston Race Week (CRW as it is known locally) faces some difficult challenges due to a slumping U.S. economy. All you need to know about the climate for regattas is that entries at the ultra-popular Key West Race Week this year were down by nearly 50 percent. Though not quite as diminished, February’s annual Sperry/Topsider St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta was also down in numbers – by 35 boats.

It stands to reason, then, that CRW would be experiencing a similar decline. But as of the first week of March, some 163 boat owners had already registered for the threeday event. If that number holds, it will be a new record

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turnout for this regatta.

“Charleston Race Week is on fire right now,” offered Meaghan Van Liew at the time. The deputy director of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation (the non-profit organization that orchestrates this regatta along with volunteers from the Charleston Ocean Racing Association), Van Liew suggested this modest explanation: “I think it (the event) is just really well-positioned, especially for the smaller sport boats.”

In less modest terms, Van Liew’s office had issued a press release just days before, proclaiming CRW as the “premier winter/spring event in the U.S.” Those are pretty heady words for a homegrown regatta less than 15 years old, but the statistics speak for themselves. Eight weeks prior to the first starting gun and CRW had already drawn entries from as far away as Illinois, Texas, Colorado and Minnesota, and the preliminary entry list even showed competitors traveling from three foreign nations (Germany, Ireland and Canada). According to that same data, local entries would be outnumbered more than four to one by boats from out of town — a growing trend in recent years.

So how, it’s fair to ask, did a little mid-size regatta that has never tasted title sponsorship from a major national company, evolve to such prominence? To be fair, it didn’t happen overnight, and certain circumstances have played in its favor, not the least of which has been cooperative weather in recent years. But this has been an evolution by design, and much of the credit is due to the South Carolina Maritime Foundation and the management it has provided.

In 2005, Van Liew and her husband Brad – SCMF’s executive director – brokered a creative partnership with the Charleston Ocean Racing Association, the volunteer organization that originally created the event and ran it unaided for nearly 10 years. Under the new arrangement, SCMF would manage the land-based aspects of the regatta (promotion, registration, party planning, etc.) while CORA attended to the on-the-water duties of running races, scoring, etc. The objective was to morph the regatta into a fundwww.southwindsmagazine.com

raising tool that would amass funds to help SCMF complete construction of its tall ship (the 141-foot Spirit of South Carolina) while also building CRW’s reputation.

As the partnership endured, the organizers implemented savvy strategies to attract and retain out-of-town competitors. They worked with area marinas to offer compli- Windy conditions at the Melges 24 nationals in Charleston last year is one of the mentary dockage for out-of-town boats. They reasons sportboat owners like sailing in Charleston. also provided secure, discounted storage for geography. Charleston Harbor may be less than ideal for trailerable boats and worked hard to get large numbers of fleets of larger keel boats, but its shallow depths, tricky curthem off and back on their trailers in minimal time. Deals rents and limited course lengths – all protected by barrier were struck with area hotels to offer discounted rates for islands – play very well with smaller sportboats, as Van regatta competitors. The organizers also emphasized the Liew suggested. You need look no farther for proof than the time-honored concept of Southern hospitality and applied 2009 CRW entry list. When the starting guns fire in midthat to the shoreside festivities. And this year, they opted to April this year, more than 40 Melges should be on the line, keep the registration fees at a reasonable, accessible level. complemented by over 30 Vipers, as well as a handful of “We actually rolled back the cost of our shoreside event Ultimate 20s and Melges 20s. passes to 2006 prices, and haven’t raised the entry fees at all Those numbers may not impress veteran one-design this year,” said Meaghan Van Liew. “We’ve done that in sailors who can attest to fleets of 60 and 70 Melges at major recognition of the down economy. We understand this situregattas only a few years ago. But, in the context of what ation affects everyone.” appears to be a severe recession, you gotta like that kind of Van Liew readily credits CORA’s on-the-water race turnout. Certainly, the organizers do, and they’re hoping management with much of the event’s recent success. that some prospective sponsors will, too.

“People are definitely coming for a variety of reasons, but Charleston Race Week takes place April 16-19. For more CORA has done a stellar job of recruiting some of the couninformation, go to www.charlestonraceweek.com. To learn try’s top PROs and race committee personnel, and we know more about the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, log that’s very important to the competitors.” onto www.scmaritime.org.

Lost amid all these factors is the simple element of

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SOUTHERN RACING I NEWS AND OTHER EVENTS

I UPCOMING MAJOR REGATTAS

Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series With Gary Jobson, The Rudder Club, April 18, Jacksonville, FL Gary Jobson will speak as part of US SAILING’s Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series after registration for the Mug Race (see Upcoming Regattas below) at 7:30 p.m. on April 18, followed by the Mount Gay Rum party. Cost is $20 and seating is limited to 125 people. Reserve your place online by going to www.tinyurl.com/d9b3gw. Some seating could be available at the door for $30.

For more information on the Mug Race and the Speaker Series, go to www.rudderclub.com.

2009 First Coast Offshore Challenge, Jacksonville, FL, to Georgia and Return, April 1-4

Gary Jobson to Speak in Sarasota as Part of Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series, April 29 Gary Jobson will speak at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236. Open to the public. $20. Includes a Mount Gay reception following the presentation. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (941) 365-4191, or at www.SarasotaYachtClub.org. If space permits, tickets will be available at the door. Every ticket holder will be entered into a drawing, held later in the spring, for a one-week charter in the Greek Isles. Door prizes will be given out during the event. For more information, call Cindy Clifton at (941) 954-6923.

The North Florida Cruising Club and the Saint Augustine Yacht Club are coordinating this regatta that is a fund raiser for the Safe Harbor Boys Home in Jacksonville.

This regatta races from Jacksonville, FL, south to St. Augustine, on April 1. After an overnight stop, the race continues on the second leg to St. Mary’s, GA. The following day, the race heads back south to Mayport. www.fcoc2009.com.

Suncoast Race Week, Tampa Bay, April 2-5 This three-day regatta goes from the St. Pete YC to the Bradenton YC on Friday April 3, then to the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club the next day and then around Egmont Key on the third day. http://scrw.home.att.net/.

2009 Fort Lauderdale to Charleston Race, April 8 This 408-nautical mile race up the Gulf Stream marks the rebirth of a race that originated in 1968 and ran for 10 years.

The race is also an official leg of the 2009 US-IRC Gulf Stream Series. The schedule is coordinated with Charleston Race Week scheduled for the week following. www.fortlauderdalecharlestonrace.org.

Rolex Women’s Match Race, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, April 9-12 Raced on Tampa Bay in Sonar class keelboats. www.spyc.org. www.rolexwomensmatch.org.

1st Annual Safety Harbor Woman’s Sailboat Race/Bikini Cup, Safety Harbor, FL, April 11 Safety Harbor Boat Club needs experienced female sailboat racers to participate in the 1st Annual Safety Harbor Woman’s Sailboat Race/Bikini Cup. The Race is April 11, and crew is forming now for practice sessions. Ellen Henderson/Safety Harbor Boat Club (727) 797-9380. www.safetyharborboatclub.com.

Jabbo Gordon Invitational Regatta, Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL, April 11 This regatta is raced on Englewood’s Lemon Bay. Although the regatta originally started as a youth-only event, it has evolved into an experience for adults as well.

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“It originated as a clinic and fun regatta for Optimists skippers and the Venice Youth Boating Association. Then we invited young sailors from the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program and Fort Myers’ Edison Sailing Center,” regatta namesake Jabbo Gordon said. “Then we started inviting Sunfish, 420s, and Lasers, and with those classes came a number of adults from all over.”

Last year, the regatta attracted 99 boats from as far away as Lake Eustis in spite of daylong showers, and officials are hoping the one-day event continues to grow.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the awards presentation at 4:30 p.m. The NOR and registration are at www.veniceyouthboating.com. For more information: gordonjb35@yahoo.com, or call (941) 468-1719.

14th Charleston Race Week, Charleston, SC, April 16-19 Charleston Race Week is an annual premiere One-Design, PHRF, and IRC regatta for racing sailboats 22 - 70 feet in length. For more information, see the article on the upcoming regatta on pages 54-55

Crown Cars Regatta (Formerly the Anchor Cup), St. Pete Yacht Club Pass-a-Grille, April 17

24. The race is 456 miles and a week of events kick-off the regatta before the St. Pete departure. Another week of events marks the arrival in Mexico including the annual Regata de los Amigos, sailboat rides on the racing boats that take local kids sailing in the island’s waters. www.regatadelsolalsol.org.

51st Dauphin Island Race, Mobile Yacht Club, AL, April 25 This race is the largest single-day point-to-point sail race in the United Sates. The race was recognized as one of the premier “fun races” in America by SAIL magazine.

Over 300 boats, from 16 to 65 feet, with over a thousand crewmembers are expected. Sailors and boats from at least eight states are anticipated.

A warm-up race is on Sunday April 19. A skippers’ meeting and party will be on Friday evening, April 24, at the Mobile Yacht Club. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and finishes at Dauphin Island.

Saturday evening features a party on the island highlighted by the race awards ceremony. On Sunday, April 26, there is a return race with a pool party and award ceremony at its conclusion. www.dirace.org.

This one-day event, one of the oldest Gulf races in the area, has been renamed the Crown Cars Regatta. It will be held at the Pass-a-Grille location of the St. Pete Yacht Club. It is part of the new SPORC (St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Challenge) and is also being used as a tune-up regatta for the Regata del Sol al Sol on April 24. www.spyc.org.

Miami to Key Largo Race, Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation, April 18 First held in 1956, this annual race has grown from 33 entrants to as many as over 200. Everyone starts at once, just south of the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami and proceeds 43 nautical miles through Biscayne National Park to the Jewfish Creek area of Key Largo. The new 65-foot permanent bridge will provide future finishers with easy access to the resorts and parties at the end. Race boats include both monohulls and multihulls in various classes.

Proceeds go to the Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation.

Racers range from teens to sailors in their 90s, and all enjoy the camaraderie of such a large event with so many different sailors and sailing. Boats range from 14-foot skiffs to 50-plus foot keel boats. www.miamiyachtclub.net.

41st Annual Regata del Sol al Sol, St. Petersburg to Mexico, April 24 This annual race from downtown St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres off the coast of Yucatan, Mexico will start on April News & Views for Southern Sailors

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SOUTHERN RACING 56th Annual Mug Race and Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series With Gary Jobson, The Rudder Club, April 18 and May 2, Jacksonville, FL Billed as the world’s longest river race, The Rudder Club will host the 56th Annual Mug Race on May 2. There are two courses, one at about 36 miles and the other about 38 miles.

The South Course is for all the boats that can pass under a bridge and the North Course is for boats with taller masts.

Last year, about 150 boast sailed the South Course and 18 sailed in the North Course. Boats of every size and type race. The race goes from Palatka to Jacksonville.

Pre-registration is on April 18 at 3 pm to 6 pm at the Rudder Club. Gary Jobson will speak as part of US SAILING’s Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series after registration. Go to the beginning of this racing section for more information. www.rudderclub.com.

Open Invitational River District Regatta, Fort Myers Sailing Club, May 2 This one-day regatta is a fundraiser for the youth center, the Edison Sailing Center.

Race headquarters and the awards ceremony will be at the sailing center at 2000 West First St., Fort Myers. Free dockage Friday afternoon through Monday morning is available. Call (239) 995-8200. All interested sailors, whether members of a club or not, are invited to race.

The racecourse will be on the Caloosahatchee River between the Caloosahatchee Bridge and the Midpoint Bridge. Please note that boats which draw more than five feet will have difficulty navigating the racecourse. Three PHRF races are planned in Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker.

Registration before April 29 is $40, thereafter $60. A 50/50 cash raffle will be held to benefit the sailing center. It is open to anyone and you do not have to be present to win.

(863) 244-1928, or (239) 349-5168. www.fortmyerssailingclub.com.

Gulf Yachting Association Opening Day Regatta, Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS, May 2-3

By Kim Kaminski On the first weekend in May, the Gulf Yachting Association holds its opening day ceremonies and inter-club Capdevielle Racing Series Start. Includes one-design and PHRF racing. The GYA Board of Directors holds their annual meeting, along with other events including dinners, music and a GYA commodore’s flag ceremony.

Racing will be on four different courses for the various one-design classes, with trophies given out on Sunday. Two perpetual trophies will be presented to the top finishing club teams. www.bwyc.org

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Annual Steve Brownell Commodore’s Cup Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, May 8-10 Tampa Sailing Squadron will host this annual regatta.

Friday will open the weekend with an evening cookout accompanied by some cold “grog” and registration.

Saturday will include PHRF racing for Spinnaker, NonSpinnaker, Racer Cruiser, True Cruising and Motherlode fleets. One-Design fleets are encouraged to attend. Saturday evening will include the TSS traditional pig roast (and more “grog”) followed by race results, trophies and raffle. Sunday includes the women’s regatta.

All proceeds benefit Tampa Sailing Squadron’s youth sailing program, dedicated to teaching kids 7-17 the fine art of moving about on the water using the wind. Last year, over 110 kids went through the program. www.tampasailing.org/racing.htm.

Conch Quest Regatta, (Formerly Key West Rendezvous), May 11-18 This year marks a return to the older more traditional name of Conch Quest Regatta. This is one of the oldest and largest regattas in west Florida, with 60-70 boats participating each year and starting from several locations. The first start is always on a Wednesday off Clearwater and most boats arrive in Key West by Thursday night or Friday morning.

Several events and parties are scheduled over the weekend with a return race on Sunday afternoon to Naples.

The Clearwater Yacht Club sponsors the regatta with the following clubs acting as co-hosts: Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Naples Yacht Club, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, Platinum Point Yacht Club, Punta Gorda Sailing Club and Sarasota Yacht Club.

There are four starts from Clearwater, Sarasota, Naples and Boca Grande. The regatta is a WFPHRF Boat of the Year event for Suncoast, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay and Southwest Florida fleets. NOR and schedules at www.clwyc.org/keywest09.

Catalina 22 National Championships, Fort Walton Beach, FL, May 23-28

By Kim Kaminski Registration will be on Saturday May 23 with practice races beginning the next day. The C22 National Sailing Association (NSA) Annual Meeting will also be held on Saturday, followed by a welcome dinner.

Racing will be Monday through Thursday. There will be three fleets (with a minimum of five boats registered to make a fleet). The Spinnaker fleet will hold a race each day.

The Genoa Gold and Silver fleets will have two races per day with a single race on the final day.

The winner of the Genoa Gold fleet will earn the 2009 National Champion title The Genoa Silver fleet is limited to any skippers who have not earned a first place trophy in any Catalina 22 state, regional or national regatta. In the

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Spinnaker fleet, participants must also be registered in either Genoa Gold or Silver class.

Racing will consist of windward/leeward courses with an offset mark and leeward gate if warranted. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers with the perpetual Betty Gay Clements Trophy being awarded to the highest placing female skipper. www.fwyc.org. For Catalina 22 class information: www.Catalina22.org.

Charleston to Bermuda Race, May 29-June 6 The Charleston to Bermuda Race was founded in 1997, and has been run since then every two years. The seventh running of this 777-nautical mile voyage, simply known as the C2B, will depart from Charleston, SC, on May 29. The owner and organizing authority for the race is the South Carolina Maritime Foundation (SCMF). The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club also plays an instrumental role in growing the event.

The C2B has always been an inclusive event, welcoming boats new and old, large and small. Previous entries have included an Open-60, Swan 45, Cal 40, Santa Cruz 70, and a Cheoy Lee 31. Every seaworthy boat 30 feet and longer is welcome. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association handles race committee duties. www.charlestontobermuda.com and www.scmaritime.org.

47th Annual Navy Cup, Navy Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL, May 30-31

By Kim Kaminski The Navy Yacht Club will be celebrating its 47th year of hosting this regatta for the Navy Cup Trophy.

Races will be held both in Bayou Grande and in Pensacola Bay with race activities being held at the Navy Yacht Club at the Bayou Grande Marina. Small boat racing will be in the bayou, with the PHRF sailboats competing on Pensacola Bay. Yacht club teams will race against other club teams for most points. All yacht clubs in the Gulf Coast are invited. The top three scoring boats in each class will be presented awards. www.navypnsyc.org.

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1064 Open Regatta, Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Lake Lanier, GA, Feb. 7

By Kirk S. Jockell It wasn’t the case, but it felt more like late March or early April. Only days before, the daily high would hardly reach the low 40s, but on this day, you would have never known it based on the conditions. With temperatures in the mid to high 60s and a steady 8- to 15-knot breeze, the racing sailors of Lake Lanier, GA, met out on the water to take part in the annual 1064 Regatta.

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as set by the Corps of Engineers, but with the current severe drought, Lanier hasn’t seen such levels in years. But, regardless of low water levels, that didn’t stop 22 boats from coming out on February 7 to enjoy an exceptional day of racing.

A wide variety of boats, from a super sporty Columbia 32 to a souped-up Hunter 30 came out to compete. The boats were split up into two fleets with the PHRF split at 120, and with getting in three good solid starts, everyone got a bellyful of racing.

The race committee was managed by Lanier icon, Steve Sudderth, and when asked about the day, he commented, “What a beautiful day, good breeze, and I think just enough racing to get the year off to a great start. I feel as if everyone had a good ride.” He also wanted to recognize his crew with thanks to Mike Powell for the great photo shots, Chuck Estes for keeping up with the times, and Mark Turner for seeing the wind and setting up the legs. It was a great job by all.

In the end, it would be Fred McConnell in his Columbia 32, Resurgence, taking top honors in the low-PHRF fleet, followed by Mike Krantz in his Melges 24, Lamorak. John McCarthy rounded out the top three in Iniki, his Soverel 33.

In the high-PHRF fleet, it would be Gary Beck running away with it all in his Wavelength 24, Ol’ Bullitt. He was followed by David Jackson in his J/24, Lucifer’s Hammer. And sailing Strega, the world’s fastest Hunter 30, Mike Iuvone corrected over several other spin boats to come in third.

Results at www.llsc.com. To learn more about sailing on North Georgia’s Lake Lanier, go to www.saillanier.com.

Brett Davis Wins 2009 Laser Masters Midwinters, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Feb. 13-15

By Charlie Clifton It had been a while since Brett Davis had given much thought to Laser racing when Juan Pablo del Solar approached him at the Olympic Classes Regatta in January.

Davis had not sailed Lasers since 2006 and was busy coaching, working and being a family man. Del Solar was excited to be old enough to attend his first Laser Masters Midwinters, so he suggested Davis do the same since they are the same age.

Davis showed he hasn’t lost much during his two-year sabbatical. The first day he pulled off three straight bullets, one of them a horizon job.

At the Masters regatta, age has its privileges. The younger sailors take a handicap each race that is weighted progressively through four age groups. In the first four overall places were sailors from three age groups. The sailors seem to like it since 83 sailors from Canada, Germany, Dominican Republic and all over the United States were attracted.

Great Grand Master (65+) winner Peter Seidenberg was fourth overall, winning his age group by 55 points.

Ken Swetka from Crescent Sail Yacht Club, St. Claire Shores, MI, took a break from Thistle sailing to win the Master (45-55) division. Boasting 35 boats, the Master group was the largest. Also contained therein was Cindy Taylor from Melbourne FL, the first woman overall. Cindy finished every one of the nine races including a very respectable SOUTHWINDS

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In the Grand Master (55-65) group Alden Shattuck won a close battle with Sarasota’s Peter Branning. Branning remarked, “Alden is a master of tactical mechanics. Every time I split tacks with him, he came out ahead.”

Starts were critical. Failure to get a good start made it impossible to get in phase with a steadily oscillating breeze that prevailed over three days. There was rarely any line sag. PRO Cindy Clifton had to set a square line or chaos ensued. Wind shifts at the start caused numerous postponements and general recalls. On the pin boat, Regatta Chairwoman Lainie Pardey remarked, “These Lasers are like ball bearings. Tilt the line 3 degrees and they all roll to one end.” The veteran Laser sailors rolled through nine races in three days and all went home smiling. Results at www.sarasotasailingsquadron.com

National Offshore One-Design Regatta, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Feb. 13-15

By Dave Ellis Sailing World magazine’s first NOOD regatta of 2009 was a light-air challenge for competitors and race officials alike.

When on Sunday, the Flying Tigers were under spinnaker going the opposite direction from the Melges 24s, also under spinnaker, it was time to call it a weekend.

While there were some postponements on shore, the fleet also had to wait for wind while whiling away time afloat, sometimes following race committee boats in a quest for an area of Tampa Bay with more wind.

Fifteen classes totaling 148 boats experienced warm Florida weather. Close competition marked some classes, while others had straight wins at the top. The largest class was the Melges 24 with 45 boats led by Dave Ullman and crew. But it was racing in the S2-7.9 class that produced the winner of the event and the invitation to a Caribbean event pitting all of the NOOD winners of the year. David Flechsig of Port Charlotte, FL, with crew Brian and Kat Malone, Danny Weidenhoff and Scotty Endicott, narrowly defeated perennial champ Skip Boston for the title. Results at www.sailingworld.com/nood_regatta.

Disabled Open Midwinter Regatta, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Feb. 19-22

By Dave Ellis A smaller turnout, as expected in the year after an Olympics, nevertheless drew many of the top disabled sailors of the three Paralympic classes to the Open Midwinters on Tampa Bay on Feb. 19-22. Able-bodied sailors were included to raise the level of competition.

Paul Callahan’s number one-ranked Sonar USA Paralympic Sailing Team, AlphaGraphics, edged out the team skippered by Ralf Steitz, the head sailing coach at Kings Point Maritime Academy, in the battle of the “disabled vs. able-bodied ‘’ titans. Callahan’s five bullets were the difference in the blustery and shifty northerly winds in the nine races. Paralympian John Towmey (IRL) finished third.

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The Skud 18 class was won by Alexandra Richham and Niki Birrell (GBR), while Ralph Brooks (USA) took top honors in the 2.4-meter class.

Tampa Sailing Squadron’s Gasparilla Regatta, Feb. 21 Cover Photo: PHRF racers approach the mark in the Gasparilla Regatta on Feb. 21 in Tampa Bay. Photo by Bill Fishbourne

By Pat Austin If you missed this one, you really missed some fun! What’s Gasparilla? It’s a Tampa extravaganza, marking the “invasion” of Tampa by the (maybe fictional) pirate, José Gaspar, and his merry Krewes. At TSS’s Gasparilla Regatta, it’s an occasion for racing, trophies, rum and raffle prizes.

Forty-four boats raced in several divisions: True Cruisers, Mother Lode, Racer/Cruiser, three PHRF Spinnaker divisions, and two Jib and Main divisions.

What’s the Mother Lode? It’s a popular notion of Class Nabob Bill Cullen, appealing to sailors who “just wanna have fun” in a “no rules, just right” challenge, wherein the presumed slowest boat, laden with its onboard treasures or “necessities” (as the skipper sees fit), starts first, to be chased by a fleet of presumed “not so fast” boats. The concept is, “shake the boats out and some skippers will be bitten by the racing bug.” Three Mother Lode boats finished before the first True Cruiser, Irish Mist, owned by TSS Sea Scouts Ship 185, Mel Tews’ God Speed, and Bob Shaw’s Home @ C, all of TSS. In Mother Lode A, Irish Mist ranked first, Phantom (Slater), second, and Adrift, third. In Mother Lode B, God Speed ranked first, Home @ C (Shaw), second, and Mac 16 (Varney), third.

Leading the other True Cruisers by about 14 minutes, the Hickenloopers’ Gris Gris took first place. Second-place Yankee held off third-place Lucille by 4 seconds, which translates into 6 to 8 feet, after 11+ miles.

In Racer/Cruiser, Bill Mann’s A-1-A, rating 189, finished less than a minute after the others, but bested their corrected times, taking home the first-place trophy. Both rating 75, Palmer Hall’s Relativity took second place and Roger Gatewood’s Shazaam, third.

George Oertel’s Stiletto, Magnum, trolled the distance course and was the only multihull sailing.

In Spinnaker A, Mariah (Suarez-Hoyos) ranked first, with three bullets, followed by Fire & Ice (Cussins), who finished third in Race 1, but held off Satan’s Baby (Spainhour) in Races 2 and 3.

In Spinnaker B, it was Tigress (Peters), 1-2-1, Junior (Selph Jr.), 2-1-2, and Salty Pause (Allen), 3-4-3, followed by Relentless (Willis), Freedom Flyer (Bostick) and Forerunner (Selph).

In Non-Spin A, Thunder (Fraser) had three firsts, Pure Magic (Martini), two seconds, and Pilgrim (Bailey), two thirds.

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Tampa Sailing Squadron won the elaborately engraved pirate’s pistol, representing the Shoot Out Challenge with Davis Island Yacht Club. Lucille’s crew won the best-dressed pirates award. The party was something else, but we won’t name names or tell tales! For photos, go to www.tampasailing.org. Our gold sponsors were Lexus of Tampa Bay, Banks Sails/Tampa and West Marine.

Women’s Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Feb. 22

By Lynne Sells

Onboard Jabberwocky in the Women’s Gasparilla Regatta in Tampa Bay on Feb. 22. Photo by Bill Fishbourne.

This regatta is the second event in the TSS/DIYC/SPYC Women’s Champions of the Bay series. Almost 50 women of all ages, from teens to the 70s, raced in10 boats in this annual event. Most came from TSS, but Davis Island Yacht Club and St. Pete Yacht Club were represented, as well. There were women who race at every opportunity, some who used to race but will no longer race in any other event, women who have never raced before and women who only race in the women’s series.

Boats raced in three classes: Spinnaker and NonSpinnaker, with three boats each, and four in Coached, where men were allowed aboard, as long as they didn’t touch anything.

The first race was abandoned after light winds died.

After lunch and a short delay, the sea breeze filled in racing began. In two races, the Spinnaker boats raced twice around (2.4 nm, with two sets and douses) and the Jib and Main boats and the Coached boats raced once around (1.2 nm).

If the point to this regatta is to get women to venture forth together on boats in friendly competition, that is, to have fun racing, the goal was accomplished. During the lulls, voices carried across the water, with sounds of laughter and camaraderie. Some racers were inclined to comment on how boring the lulls were. As boats neared their competitors on the way back after the finishes, you could hear News & Views for Southern Sailors

the crews calling to each other, “You did great out there! Are those new sails?” “Fabulous day! Your boat looked terrific on the downwind leg.”

Back on the docks, the talk was about the fun everyone had, the beautiful day, the dolphins that came out to play and the rum drinks waiting for our return. As we piled into the clubhouse, we were met by the aromas of burgers off the grill and chocolate topping the desserts.

Fire & Ice (Anne Cussins/J-105/PHRF rating 90) finished first in both Spinnaker races, followed by Overdrive (Dawn Narr-amore/Sonar/PHRF rating 177), with two second place finishes, and Apostrophe (Janet D’Arcy/Columbia 30/PHRF rating 75), with two third-place finishes. In race two, Overdrive narrowed the gap with Fire & Ice in elapsed and corrected times, and Apostrophe finished barely 50 seconds behind Overdrive, although Apostrophe’s lower handicap resulted in a wide difference in corrected time.

Thunder (Bernice Siebuhr/Morgan 27/PHRF rating 201) finished first in both Jib & Main races, followed by Joy Ride (Susan Bishop & Shari Callahan/Ranger 23/PHRF rating 249), with two second-place finishes, and Good News (Joyce Nodland/Morgan 32/PHRF rating 256), with two third-place finishes. Joy Ride’s performance also improved in race two, narrowing the gap with Thunder, and holding off Good News by a wider margin in elapsed and corrected times.

The Gator Gals of the University of Florida Sailing Club in Pure Magic (John Martini, coach/Pearson Flyer) finished first in each of the two Coached races. The Boca Ciega Sea Scout girls aboard Jabberwocky (Jeremiah Laureano, coach/ J/22) and Irish Mist (Ed Johnson, coach) traded second-place finishes. Synchronicity (Andy Tucker, coach/Tartan 34) finished fourth in both races, winning the “anchor award.” Photos at www.tampasailing.org.

2009 Catalina 22 Midwinters Regatta, Indian River Yacht Club, Cocoa, FL, Feb. 21-22

By Jerry Butz Fun, inexpensive, convenient. That was the mantra for the 2009 Catalina 22 Midwinters Regatta, hosted by Fleet 103 and the Indian River Yacht Club. By all accounts, these three objectives were achieved. The event got kicked off with a “How We Win” seminar conducted by Justin Chambers of Layline Sailing Equipment, reigning C22 national champion, with boat drinks provided by Joe Waters of Waters Sails.

Twenty-eight boats competed in the Midwinters, some from as far away as Ohio and Michigan. Although the courses were intended to be windward/leeward, 30-degree wind shifts made for interesting mark roundings and provided challenges to the leaders on picking a favorable side of the course. After the first day of racing, Bucee (Justin Chambers, GA) had two bullets, Screamin (Keith Bennet, AL) had one, and the top five boats included Chickin Ship (Reid Collins, GA), Flip, Flop, & Fly (Don Lasky, FL), Game Over (Gene Cochran, FL), and Sold Out (Jerry Butz, FL).

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Windsurfing Island Style Classic and North American Masters/Seniors Windsurfing Championship, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Feb. 28

By Bruce Matlack

The Catalina 22 Midwinters in Cocoa, FL, Feb. 21-22. Photo by Richard Meseroll.

Day #2 brought the dreaded west winds, resulting in even shiftier courses. Nonetheless, the race committee persevered through three more races, and Chambers of Bucee brought home the gold. After the race, Lorry Simpkins of Spirit of 76, Fleet 103 measurer, checked the top five boats for required equipment and weights. Boats were packed up and heading north by 3 p.m., capping the end of a fun, inexpensive, and convenient weekend.

USA Spring Regatta, University of South Alabama and Buccaneer Yacht Club, Feb. 28

By Dave Jefcoat Racing began at 10:15 with a southwest wind at 12-16 knots.

Rolling squalls from a cold front brought fast rain showers that soaked the fleet long enough to send them in just in time for it to stop raining. Twelve races were completed— all modified windward/leeward courses. There were several puffs around the 20-knot range followed by a couple of capsizes. There was a notable improvement from this regatta’s capsizes, and capsize recoveries were much faster compared to last fall. FJs and 20 knots are not a good combination for the newer sailors out racing.

Following the regatta was a team racing clinic. Modified triangle courses were sailed, and Tulane and TAMUG sailed five TR races while the others observed and discussed what was going on. The rotation boat became the committee boat, so all the other sailors got a closeup on the action.

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Three classes of windsurf boards competed in this decadesold regatta, which serves as the North American Masters/Seniors championship each year.

Two board classes are the main feature these days in the rapidly evolving sport of windsurfing. They are the superfast Formula boards and the traditional long boards, centerboard class, represented mostly by the Kona One Design.

Formula windsurfing has developed over the last 15 years in order to facilitate high performance competition in light and moderate winds. Large sails in combination with the “wide-style,” short-board design allow planing in very low wind conditions.

Ron Kern, from Fort Lauderdale, won the Formula class with perfect first-place scores in all five races. Formulas raced on an outside, deeper water course while the Kona One Designs and other long boards competed on a course closer to the bridge in Sarasota Bay in shiftier, challenging winds.

The juniors, who train regularly under Britt Viehman at the Clearwater Youth Training Center have really stepped up their presence in the Kona fleet. Cullen Ahearn had four bullets out of six races to win this newest One-Design class, and Austin Emser had nothing lower than a third place to hold onto second. Bruce Matlack and Steve Gottleib took third and fourth, respectively. Bruce had the other two first places, but a DSQ in the first race caused him to count a sixth place that kept him out of the top two by one point. He did manage to hold onto first place in the Masters division, closely edging out world-famous Laser champ, Dick Tillman.

Sunday’s schedule was wiped out by one of the nastier cold fronts of the season coming through with gusts near 40 mph with periods of rain. Instead of “room at the mark!” it was “standing room only” at the Squadron’s massive stone fireplace waiting for the weather to break most of the day. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron serves as a great venue! If you haven’t raced a regatta there, you are in for a treat. Results at www.sarasotasailingsquad.com/racing/results/

Commodore’s Cup, Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, FL, Feb. 28-March 1

By Dave Ellis Whoever says that it never blows on Tampa Bay was not at this event. Racing in the Commodore’s Cup on Feb. 28 was puffy and shifty, making for excellent racing for the 32 boats.

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a five-boat Melges 24 class raced on two courses on upper Hillsborough Bay. Sunday was challenging with rain and winds gusting to over 25 knots. Some boats did better not using their spinnaker. Others found great speed with the chute up until spectacular wipeouts ensued.

Joe Bluin’s Melges 24 missed racing all of the races on a big broach in the last race, placing second in that one, but winning the class. “It is such a fine line between sailing well and just a bit off,” said mainsail trimmer Lin Robson.

“Obviously, we missed it at one point.” Results at www.diyc.org.

North American Finn Masters, Fairhope Yacht Club, AL, March 4-7

By Dave Jefcoat Twenty-nine boats from around the country, including several from Canada and England, showed up for this event.

Weather conditions were just perfect, and they were able to get all eight races in.

The winning skipper was Darrell Peck from Portland, OR, who won all eight races very easily. The second-place winner was Louie Nady from Fairhope. In third place was Scott Mason from Corona Del Mar, CA. Another Fairhope sailor was Michael Mark from the Buccaneer Yacht Club who finished fourth overall.

REGIONAL RACING CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required.

To list an event, contact to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send in the name of the event, date, location, contact info, possibly a short description. Do not just send a link to this information.

Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm.

APRIL Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Local races every other Saturday on 2/10 and 3/1 4 Cooper River Bridge Run 16-19 Charleston Race Week 25 Spring Harbor Race Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org Got to Web site for calendar Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See web site for local club races News & Views for Southern Sailors

4 Around Alone. Barefoot SC 5 Commodore’s Cup University YC 8 AISC Kick-off. Atlanta Inland SC 25 Masters. Southern SC 25-26 Rebel Rouser. Lake Lanier SC South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 4-5 Laser District 12 Champ #1, Laser - all rigs, BYSC 4-5 Spring Board Regatta, dinghies, WCSC 10-12 Easter Regatta NOR, Reg , J24, CSC-SC 10-12 Easter Scow Regatta, Escow, MCscow, M-17 , CYC-SC 18-19 SAYRA Sunfish/Laser Regatta , Sunfish, Laser , LNYC 18-19 Laser District 12 Champ #2, Laser - all rigs , LNYC 23-26,29 Classic Boat Rally , Classic PHRF , SYS, SCYC, BYSC, CYC-SC 25-26 Lightning SE District Championship, Lightning, CSC-SC 25-26 Sailfest, Open, LMSC 25 Harbourtown Cup, PHRF, YCHHI 29 Classic Boat Rally, Classic PHRF, CYC-SC www.longbaysailing.com See Web site for local club races MAY Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org 23-24 Sheriff’s Cup 29-June 6 Charletson to Bermuda Race 31 Femme Fatale Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org No races scheduled in March. See Web site for local club races 2-3 ECB Cup Race ICRC. BSC 21 WGOR (offshore event). WBORA 22-24 NCOC. NC Offshore Championship. NYRA Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See Web site for weekly local club races 2-3 Multihull Regatta. LLSC. 23 PHFR Championship. LLSC. 23-24 Lake Lanier Distance Race. Layline 26 Jr. Day Clinic. 4 days. LLSC 31 Jr. Week begins through June 5. LLSC.

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com www.longbaysailing.com See Web site for local club races 2-3 Keowee Cup Regatta. Open KSC 2-3 Great 48. Flying Scotts. LNYC 2-3 Domenico De Sole Cup. Harbor 20 SCYC 2-3 AYC Opti Clinic and Race. Opti AYC 2 Springs Fever. Open CFYC 9-10 McIntosh Cup. PHRF SYC 15-17 Laser Masters North American. Lasers CYC-NC 16-17 Hospice Regatta. Open LNYC 16-17 Dixie. Thistles AYC 16-17 Haggis and Grits. Flying Scot KSC 23-24 Castleberry Robertson. Open ASC 30-31 Laser District 12 Champ #3. Laser - all rigs SSC 30-31 Bare What You Dare. Catamarans KSC 30-31 Leukemia Cup. PHRF CFYC APRIL 1,8,15,29 Spring Wednesday Race #4,5,6,7. Indian River YC SOUTHWINDS

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First Coast Offshore Challenge. North Florida Cruising Club Spring Sailing Class #2,3,4. Halifax SA Mt. Dora Regatta. Mt. Dora Yacht Club Tommy Hall Memorial Race. North Florida Cruising Club Big Boy’s Race. Halifax SA Commodore Cup Race #1. Halifax River YC Sunday Afternoon Racing. Florida YC Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne YC Annual Regatta. Mount Dora YC Spring Rum Race #5,6. Melbourne YC Spring Race #2. East Coast SA Trans-Monroe Regatta. Lake Monroe SA Blue Max Race, Spring Series #4. North Florida CC Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club Spring Small Boat Regatta. Melbourne YC Lipton Cup. Smyrna YC London Symphony Orchestra Sunfish Regatta. Halifax SA Spring Big Boat Regatta. Melbourne YC

MAY 2 Mug Race. Rudder Club 3 Commodore Cup #2. Halifax River YC 2-3 Cinco de Mayo Regatta. Port Canaveral YC 2-3,16-17 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club.

6,13,20,27 Summer Wednesday Race #2,#3,#4,#5. Indian River YC 8,22 Summer Rum Race #1,#22. Melbourne YC 8 Howl at the Moon. Halifax Sailing Association 9 Raves Regatta. North Florida Womens’ Sailing Network 9 Raft Up. Melbourne YC 10 Big Boys’ Race 8-10 Catalina 22 Match Racing Clinic and Regatta. Indian River YC 16 Armed Forces Day Regatta. Navy Jax YC 17 Summer Series #3. Rudder Club 16-17 Brevard Challenge. Indian River YC. 17,31 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne YC 23 Ladies Spring Fling. Melbourne YC 23 St. Augustine Race. Offshore #5. North Florida CC 24 Race of the Century. St. Augustine YC 23-24 Memorial Day Series. Lake Eustis SC 30 Spring Race #3. East Coast SA

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C-Gull Cup. CGSC J/24 BB Series Spring #3. FlatEarth FULL MOON REGATTA Ron Payne Memorial Snipe. LYC FLL Hospice Regatta.

KBYC Annual BBYRA PHRF # 6 KBYC Annual BBYRA OD #6 Goombay Regatta. CGSC Goombay Regatta. CGSC J/24 BB Series Spring #4. FlatEarth

Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer season. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats start racing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field.

Dinner and drinks afterward.

Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Web site for regular club racing open to all.

APRIL 1 Mystery Mark Race 5 TIB Regatta 12 Annual Racers meeting 26 Hank Gartner Youth Sailing Championship MAY 17 Spring Portsmouth #3 and Awards 24 Memorial Day PHRF 2 Memorial Day Portsmouth Race to Nest Key

Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Go to the Web site for local club races BBYC Biscayne Bay YC BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org.

MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net.

SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1

APRIL 10-11 40th Annual SE Dinghy.KBYC 11 FULL MOON REGATTA 11 J/24 BB Series Spring2. FlatEarth 16 Miami-Key Largo Skipper’s Meeting 18 Miami Key Largo Race. MYC 18-19 Opti FL State Championship. CRYC 25 BBYC Sunburn Regatta BBYRA PHRF #5

SOUTHWINDS magazine posts the annual race schedule/calendar (9/1/08 — 8/31/09) on its Web site for all racing in the central west Florida area from just north of Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. The calendar includes all scheduled races of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races in the area and any others that boaters in the area would like to post. The Boat of the Year races are listed for all the areas of the West Florida PHRF organization.

The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pages

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Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com to list your race, or changes. Sorry, but we cannot list every single weekly club race.

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Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Friday of each month. Skippers meeting at 10am, PHRF racing, spin and non-spin. (727) 423.6002 or www.sailbcyc.org. Onedesign, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. March through September (727) 458-7274. Guests welcome for all races.

Bradenton YC. Races November thru March. Sunday races at 1:30 p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at (941) 723-6560.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center. The center holds regular weekend club races. For dates and more information, go to www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org.

Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information, contact saraherb@aol.com.

Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com.

Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. www.pgscweb.com.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com.

St. Pete Yacht Club. Friday evenings (except April 3) through Aug. 28. 1630 starts off The Pier. www.spyc.org.

Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org

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Davis Island YC. Carl Cramer Wood Boat event Venice Yacht Club. Venice Sailing Squadron. Shark Tooth, PHRF. (SBBOTY) Sailing Association of Marco Island. Bud Light Regatta, PHRF (SWFBOTY) Gulfport Yacht Club. Spring Multihull Regatta, A-Cat, Formula 16, et. al.

St. Petersburg YC @ Pass-a-Grille. Crown Cup, PHRF. (SuncoastBOTY-S,NS,RC,C) Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Motley Fleet Race. (MBOTY) Clearwater YC. FWSA Rainbow Regatta St. Petersburg YC. Regata del Sol al Sol, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. (SuncoastBOTY-RC,C) St. Petersburg YC. Twilight Racing begins Naples Sailing & YC. Messmer Cup, PHRF (SWFBOTY) Tampa Sailing Squadron. 21st Annual Sea Scout Regatta Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Twilight Racing begins, PHRF Fort Myers Sailing Club. Caloosahatchee River Race.

(CBOTY) St. Pete Sailing Assoc. 22nd Annual Couples Race, PHRF Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Sarasota YSP Sailfest, dinghies Davis Island YC. J/24 Rodeo Tampa Sailing Squadron. Commodore’s Cup, PHRF Bird Key YC. Sarasota Bay Cup, PHRF (SBBOTY) (SuncoastBOTY-RC) St. Petersburg YC, Pass-a-Grille location. Morgan Invasion (All boats Morgan). www.morganinvasion.com

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BOAT OF THE YEAR RACES (BOTY) — LEGEND Below are areas from Tampa Bay going south to greater Fort Myers area (Southwest Florida). For a list of the BOTY races for each area, go to the West Florida online race calendar at www.southwindsmagazine.com/westfloridaracecalendar.html.

Suncoast Boat of the Year Races (SuncoastBOTY) Tampa Bay Area.

Sarasota Bay Boat of the Year Races (SBBOTY) Sarasota Bay Motley Fleet Boat of the Year Races (MBOTY) Charlotte Harbor Boat of the Year Races (CHBOTY) Southwest Florida Boat of the Year Races (SWFBOTY) Fort Myers/Marco Island area Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Races (CBOTY) Fort Myers/Cape Coral area APRIL 3-5 SPYC to Bradenton YC to TITYC. Suncoast Raceweek, PHRF. (SuncoastBOTY-S,NS,RC,C) 4-5 Mount Dora Yacht Club. Annual Mt. Dora Regatta, All dinghies Gulf Coast SC. GCSC Regatta 4-5 4-5 Clearwater YC. Clark Mills Youth Regatta Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Suncoast Raceweek awards 10 10-12 St. Petersburg YC. Rolex Match Racing, Women’s Invitational, Sonars 11 Jabbo Gordon Invitational Sunfish Regatta. gordonjb35@yahoo.com.

11 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF Cortez YC. Easter EGG Regatta 12 17-18 Morgan Invasion. Moved to Sept 11. St. Pete YC. Pass-a-Grille News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Your Authorized Dealer for SELECTED LISTINGS Eagle PH 53 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Pending Marine Trader 44 SD 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 (P) Hatteras 43 DC 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 (S) Island Pilot 39 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,999 (S) Mainship Pilot 34 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,999 (S) Lien Hwa Seahorse 32 1986 . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900 (N) Boston Whaler O26 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 (S) Holby Pilot 19 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,900 (N) Irwin 52 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 (S) Morgan OI 51 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$133,900 (S) Phinn Custom Schooner 1989 . . . . . . . . .$167,000 (P) Beneteau 49 ‘07 & ’08 (2 cabin & 3 cabin) Call for Special Beneteau 46 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call for Special Sea Master 46 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000 (P) Beneteau O440 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$139,000 (N) Beneteau 43 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call for Special Morgan Classic 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$77,000 (N) J/Boats J 130 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 (N) Beneteau 40 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call for Special Beneteau First 40.7 ‘02 & ‘02…Starting at $150,000 (S) Passport 40 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,000 (N) Beneteau 361 ‘00 & ‘01………Starting at .$99,000 Farr 36 Custom 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 (N) Gulfstar 36 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 (N) Beneteau 34 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In Stock Hunter 340 ‘99 & ‘01……… Starting at $57,500 (S) Tartan 34-2 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,000 (P) Beneteau O331 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 (N) J/Boats J 100 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Pending Beneteau 323 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000 (S) Hunter 320 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,000 (S) Pearson 323 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,500 (P) Beneteau 31 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In Stock (S) Beneteau 311 ‘00 & ‘01………Starting at $65,000 (P) Catalina 30 ‘88 & ‘90……..… Starting at $29,000 (N) Nonsuch 30 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$56,500 (S) Alerion Express 28 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Pending Alerion Express 28 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 (N) Catalina 28 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900 (S) Beneteau FC 7.5 ‘06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 (N))

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Catalina 28 MKII. 1998. Excellent condition.

Dodger, Bimini. Huge cockpit and comfortable. Low hours on original diesel. Radar, GPS, Chartplotter, VHF, Autopilot, VHF. Anchors, line, Gear. Cushions excellent down below and in cockpit. Rebuilt roller furling.

Whisker pole. 135 and 155 headsails (both like new). New Bottom job, Jan. 2009. $44,900. Located Palmetto, FL, in Tampa Bay. (941) 792-9100. www.cortezyachts.com Avon 6-man offshore life raft in valise. Serial # 34048. Manufacture #M87D. Last serviced

by Life Raft Survival Equipment, Portsmouth, RI—18 August 2005. $1900. Never used.

(419) 797-2377. (6/09) _________________________________________ West Marine hard bottom dinghy. WM260 Lite Rib. 8’ 6”, #V30276. New. Never used.

Paid $2100. Will sell for $1000. (419) 7972377. (6/09)

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Precision 15: 1997, $3,200. St. Petersburg, FL. Centerboard. Well maintained. Includes main sail cover, motor bracket, and trailer.

2006 2hp/4stroke long shaft Honda, $750.

Call (727) 515-0576. (4-09) _________________________________________ Hobie Adventure Island. 2007 16’ x 9’4” folding trimaran kayak sailboat. R/F mainsail, Fiberglass dagger board, folding rudder, mirage drive system, adjustable padded seat.

Fast, excellent condition. $2200 or $2800, with trailer. (561) 439-7664. West Palm Beach, FL. (4/09) _________________________________________ 1975 Lippincott Star. 22’. # 5919 built for, and raced by, Howard F. Lippincott Sr. Nomex-cored hull and foam-cored deck. Light air flyer! Old plywood bulkheads have been removed. Custom Galvo-trailer with all new running gear. Mast, boom, pole, standing-rigging and three suits of North Sails. $1900. Contact Gary Smith for pictures and more details . Cell 321 698 4351 Email Fivespeed05@cfl.rr.com. (6/09)

1975 Catalina 22. Ready To Sail. Retrofit Summer (2006). Too Much New to list; email for brochure hytedin@hotmail.com, Trailer, NEW Tohatsu 6hp. Jacksonville, FL. (850) 443-7451. $3500. (6/09a) www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS Tanzer 28, 1973. Flush deck, well-maintained by owner since 1980. Totally refurbished with new Vetus Diesel, Fully equipped for Cruising.

Price $16,900 O.B.O. Tel: (239) 823-6372 Email: HermanVA3QX@gmail.com. (7/09)

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Catalina 22 Sport 2006 sailboat with TrailRite trailer and 4hp Yamaha outboard: $13,900.

NADA average retail value: $13,240 + thousands of dollars in extras over NADA. Ft Walton Beach, FL. (850) 651-2715 or lagarde@cox.net. Photos available. (6/09a) 1978 S2 26. New standing rigging. Fresh bottom paint/hull - August 2008. Good Sails.

Johnson 9.9 OB. Tiller Pilot, GPS, Depth, 4-foot draft. Must Sell. Over $5000 invested. Make offer. (941) 737-4034. (4/09)

1980 Chrysler T-27 sailboat racer/cruiser design by Charlie Morgan.

Race Ready– 1979 MORC 1st Place Title. 2006 New Dodger, Batteries, Charger. 2008 New Port Windows, New Lifelines.

Asking $8779 OBO (727) 2796968. www.ahoystrangecharm.com. (5/09)

Island Packet 27 Sloop. $43,900. St. Petersburg. This popular IP-27 is a very roomy, comfortable and seaworthy pocket yacht with a larger interior than most 30 footers. Lightly used with very low engine hours— a must see vessel! Call Stew at (727) 4150350, or Jacek at (727) 560-0901. www.sciyachtsalesinternational.com.

WHARRAM TIKI 30 CATAMARAN FOR SALE

Go to www.tiki30.blogspot.com to view an online journal documenting the step-bystep building of this boat. Built by Boatsmith, Inc., Jupiter, FL www.boatsmithFL.com. (561)744-0855 Catalina 28 MKII. 1998. Excellent condition.

Dodger, Bimini. Huge cockpit and comfortable. Low hours on original diesel. Radar, GPS, Chartplotter, VHF, Autopilot, VHF. Anchors, line, Gear. Cushions excellent down below and in cockpit. Rebuilt roller furling. Whisker pole. 135 and 155 headsails (both like new).

New Bottom job, Jan. 2009. $44,900.

Located Palmetto, FL, in Tampa Bay. (941) 792-9100. www.cortezyachts.com.

82 Pearson 30 Flyer. Competitive PHRF racer.

Mylar and Dacron sails. 3 spinnakers, 3 jibs, 2 mains, Raymarine speed, depth, wind. BMW diesel. Hauled ’08. Faired and Coated ’04. New mainsheet traveler. New jib track & blocks.

Folding prop. $13,500. (813) 641-2755. (4/09) 28’ Corsair F-28R Trimaran ‘97. ‘07 Carbon sails, ‘07 - 9.8 OB, overhauled trailer. Turn-key condition. $69,900. Palmetto, FL. Write for particulars to fmp28r@yahoo.com. (941) 538-8540. (5/09a)

Hunter 30, 1978. Very good condition. 3 jibs, spinnaker, asymmetrical—all in great condition. New cushions, dodger, portlights.

Chartplotter. 4-foot draft, standard rig.

Rebuilt engine. Extremely well-maintained.

New Bottom Paint. $16,500. Palmetto, FL. (941) 720-5750. (6/09)

1987 Catalina 30 with Universal diesel, Harken RF, lazy jacks, Bruce and Danforth, Lemar STs, Bimini, Data Marine instruments, Grill, GPS, VHF, Stereo, TV, front door refrig, alcohol stove, swim ladder, marine air and more. A great boat at a fantastic offer. $21,000. www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100

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Catalina 30 sailboat, 1989, 3’10” draft, tall rig, new bottom paint and running gear, Engel refrigeration. Sails in excellent condition. Diesel rebuilt Oct ’08. 10 amp solar, 8.5 Achilles and 3.5 Nissan, $22,000. Cruise Ready. South Florida. (305) 509-2834. (5/09)

30’ Bodega Sloop. Semi-custom bluewater cruiser. 5 foot draft. Beautiful teak interior, opening ports, navigation station, Yanmar diesel, refrigerator, propane stove, oven, wind generator, solar panel, wind vane, autopilot, large sail inventory, dinghy. Extensive storage.

Sleeps four. $25,000. (321) 567-4139. (5/09)

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32’ Watkins 1983 Ideal for cruising or liveaboard, well maintained. Hybrid refrigeration, 27 hp Yanmar, A/C, autopilots, GPS, High output alternator. Pictures and list of equipment: www.kollmann-marine.com/Loreli.htm or call (954) 583-7215. (5/09a)

1975 C&C 33. New Standing and running rigging, racing & cruising/delivery sails.

Good race record. Epoxy barrier coat bottom.

AM/FM CD and speed/depth. Asking $17,900 Call Mike at (727) 510-4167 or (727) 796-4260. (4/09a)

1968 Classic Morgan 34’ In process of refurbishing for past 2 years. Full Lead Keel added complete with CAD designs. New wiring. New Simrad electronics still in the box. Auto Pilot System and Radar (electronics cost 9K). Owner deceased. Widow wants out at $10,000 or BO. Located in St. Augustine.

(727) 505-4247. (5/09a)

1995 Hunter 35.5 loaded, Yanmar diesel, low hrs, Roller Furling 150% and 130, 2 mains, Dutchman, two GPSs, SSB radio, VHF, Auto Pilot, solar, like new dodger, Bimini, dinghy w/OB and crane, boom vang, new running rigging, manual windlass, full galley, head w/shower, Marine air. Must see. Asking $65,000. www.cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100.

Gozzard 36, 1987. Excellent Condition.

Brand New Sails. Partial Awlgrip. New Bottom Paint. Radar, SS Radio, B&G instruments.

Bimini/Dodger, hard windshield. Hard Dinghy and Motor. Davits. Bob (314) 487-4543, $99,000 rgruener@earthlink.net. (5/09)

Jeanneau 37. 1978. Very fast center cockpit cruiser/racer. Lots of room below. Excellent offshore sailing vessel. Hawk’s Flight is a proven design. Built in France. Fast and safe passage making or very comfortable liveaboard. She is sound, large inventory of spare parts and recent improvements. Priced to sell, owner very motivated.Stew (727) 415-0350 (727) 560-0901. www.sciyachtsalesinternational.com

1988 Catalina 36. New canvas, davits, bottom paint. VHF, Auto pilot etc. With dinghy and motor. Well maintained. Refitted in 2002. (321) 460-0473. (4/09) Nassau 34 by President Marine, 1983. Project boat, fiberglass, diesel, double ended, full keel, aluminum spars, davits, teak decks, refrig, Marine Air, propane. $15,900 OBO www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL 41’ Transworld 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 40’ Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,500

38’ Hans Christian 1985 . . . . . . . .$69,000 35’ Baba 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,000 34’ Catalina 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . .$127,500 35’ Hunter 35.5 1995 . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 34’ Nassau 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 30’ Catalina1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 28’ Catalina 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,900

1984 Hans Christian 38 Cutter w/ Yanmar diesel, full keel double-ended, blue water cruiser known for its sea-keeping ability and sturdy construction. Owners completed Caribbean cruise and now offer you this unique opportunity. This is a chance of a lifetime to purchase a proven well-equipped and maintained sailing vessel just waiting to go again. Reduced to $69,000 for quick sale www.cortezyachts.com.

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POWER 30’ Silverton 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000

2004 Catalina 34 MK II, loaded and ready.

This boat is equipped for the discriminating sailor for pure pleasure or the competitor for pure enjoyment. Everything you need in a boat. Two complete sets of sails, one to cruise, another to race. Everything is like new. $127,500. www.Cortezyachts.com for listing or call (941) 792-9100.

30’ Luhrs Alura 1988 . . . . . . . . . .$19,995 29’ Prairie 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,900 28’ Sheffield Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,900 WE HAVE BUYERS — LISTINGS WANTED —

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40’ Searunner Trimaran. Absolutely solid and complete with all you’ll need. Only $69,000.

OBO. Just get on board and sail the dream. All pics and full details. http://Searunner.multiply.com E-mail to davenaudrey2@yahoo.co.uk. (813) 312-1029.

Cruising Cuba, December-February. (5/09) www.southwindsmagazine.com

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1997 Catalina 40, Cruise ready, AC, 4K Generator, 10” color Garmin GPS, ST6000 AutoPilot, watermaker, TV/DVD/CD/Stereo, 10’ Zodiac w/9.9 4-stroke Yamaha, Davits, and much more. Longboat Key Moorings. $149,900. (407) 810-5621 (3/09a)

TransWorld CT 41. 1979. Proven full-keel blue water cruiser. Perkins 4-108 diesel. 46’ LOA with bowsprit. Ketch-rigged Center Cockpit with walk thru to aft cabin.

Complete Awlgrip paint. Custom stainless steel rails and davits. 10’ 6” Caribe RIB with 15hp OB. Full galley. Beautiful teak interior with lots of storage. Maxwell electric windlass. Much more. New sails and rigging. As is — asking $69,000. North Carolina. www.Cortezyachts.com (941) 792-9100

1971 44’ Moody Carbineer Motor Sailor, Punta Gorda, FL - BIG PRICE REDUCTION $119,900. Rebuilt engine & many new systems. Great Value! Full details @ www.whiteakeryachtsales.com. (941) 7760616.

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Bayfield 40 Hull # 34 full keel 5’ draft, cutter ketch designed by H.T.Gozzard built in 1984.

Exceptional condition with lots of new gear.

Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air, WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB, cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar, dinghy, life raft. $109,500 Call Major Carter or visit www.Cortezyachts.com.(941) 792-910

Catalina 42. 1989. Wing keel, shallow draft.

2003 Yanmar engine, 2001 mast in new rigging, new Mermaid A/C, water maker, generator, new bottom paint, dinghy, new Main, new Bimini, in-mast furling, radar. $75,000.

(941) 224-6521. Bradenton.

Prairie 29 Trawler, 1979, Perkins diesel, Generator, Marine Air, Forward Cabin, Galley up, Salon, Dual Steering, Fly Bridge, Anchor Windlass, Swim Platform. $31,500 www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100.

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_________________________________________ Cockpit cushions. $150. Four cushions made of closed cell foam from a C&C 29. Includes helmsman’s hump. Excellent. Inflatable boat fenders 8.5”x27,” new in package. Two for $50. Made by Seasense, white premium vinyl.

WPB, FL. (561) 655-9555. (4/09) _________________________________________ Whale Gusher metal manual bilge pump, new $85; new Danforth 12 lb. hi-tensile anchor $50; new Bowmar white aluminum opening port lite w/screen !7”x7,” $100; new fuel injectors for Perkins $100. Call 954560-3919. (5/09)

Catalina 400 MK II. 2000. Better than new at half the price. One owner. Panda genset, Caribe dinghy, Kato davits, Nissan OB, Two AC units wtih Heat, Raytheon radar, color chart plotter, auto pilot, electric winch to raise main, Bimini with windshield, side curtains, shade curtains, micro, fridge/freezer, Auto prop, new shoal draft wing keel, cruising chute, whisker pole & MORE. You won’t find one better equipped or maintained.

Hotspur—in St. Petersburg. $164,000. Call (727) 743-6634. (6/09) News & Views for Southern Sailors

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(813) 641-2755. (4/09) _________________________________________ 50 Amp Power Cord 50’ long—as New $350.

Raritan PHII, Manual Head rebuilt, replaced with electric model—$95. Baby Blake Head— make me an offer. Dinghy 8’ Achilles, old but no leaks, wood floor and seat—$250. Yanmar 3.5 two stroke outboard, not used since rebuild by Yanmar dealer—$300. Bruce 20 KG anchor—trade for #23 Fortress or HT Danforth. Miscellaneous sails, sea anchor, and marine gear. Andy (954) 533-2030. (5/09)

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_________________________________________ Yacht Broker Wanted. Fort Lauderdale Area. Edwards Yacht Sales is looking for a broker to work out of his area/home office.

(727) 507-8222. _________________________________________ EDWARDS YACHT SALES is expanding again!

We’ve had a record yr. & are ready to expand in selected locations. Experience preferred but will train the right person. We need brokers for the East Coast, Panhandle, Ft. Lauderdale & Keys, aggressive advertising, group health care plan, bonus plan. www.EdwardsYacht Sales.com, contact Roy Edwards, 727-507Yachts@EdwardsYachtSales.com 8222. _________________________________________ Yacht Broker Wanted. Lots of Work. Growing company, with years of experience, in Tampa Bay looking for a team player. Great company support. Call (727) 823-7400, or Jacek at (727) 560-0901. _________________________________________ Sailing Instructors/Branch Managers. Offshore Sailing School is seeking skilled sailors with strong teaching experience, performance and cruising boat sailing experience, US SAILING certification (or skills to pass exam). USCG license required, or experience to obtain appropriate level. Manager applicants must have organization & management skills. Email resume to Doug Sparks at doug@offshoresailing.com, fax (239) 454-9201 visit www.off(4/09a) shoresailing.com/employment. _________________________________________ 74

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Genuine Aspen classic poster. In 1970 famous Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson ran for Sheriff of Pitkin County, CO. He was nearly elected. His campaign poster, a lithograph by Aspen artist Tom Benton, became an instant collector’s item. It could be because the hand inside the Sheriff’s six-pointed star has six digits. It could be because in the hand is a green peyote button. This is the real deal, and it is signed by Dr. Thompson himself.

Both artist and wannabe Sheriff have passed on to other levels. Stunningly framed. (941) 722-9022. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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DOCK SPACE off SARASOTA BAY!! Slips start at $117 a month on 6-Month Lease.

Sheltered marina accommodates up to 28’ sail or power boats. Boat ramp. Utilities included. Call Office: (941) 755-1912. (6/09)

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RACING CALENDAR continued from page 65 13-17 Key West Rendezvous Notes:Different starts are possible for some divisions for the Suncoast BOTY of the year races in the Key West Rendezvous. For example, the Racer/Cruiser division may elect to start from Sarasota. Please check with West Florida PHRF for more information.

13 Clearwater YC. Clearwater start of Key West Race/Rendezvous.

(SuncoastBOTY-Spin A only,NS,C) 13 Clearwater YC. Sarasota start of Key West Race/Rendezvous (SBBOTY) (SuncoastBOTY-RC) 13 Clearwater YC. Boca Grande Start to Key West Race/Rendezvous.

(CHBOTY) 13 Clearwater YC. Naples start of Key West Race/Rendezvous (SWFBOTY) 17 Clearwater YC. Key West to Naples/Rendezvous.

(CHBOTY) (SWFBOTY) 14-15 St. Petersburg YC. FWSA Championship 16 St. Petersburg YC. Darlene Clark Women’s Regatta, PHRF 16 Venice Youth Boating Assoc. David Swett Memorial Regatta 23 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Estebel Night Race 23-24 St. Petersburg YC. Sunfish State Champs, dmendelb@yahoo.com.

23-24 Davis Island YC. School’s Out Regatta, Dinghies 24 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF

and more information, go the Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org.

For northern Gulf coast race calendars

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LEGEND BucYC Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL BYC Biloxi YC, Biloxi, MS BSC Birmingham SC, Birmingham, AL BWYC Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS FWYC Fort Walton YC, Fort Walton Beach, FL FYC Fairhope YC Fairhope, AL GORC Gulf Ocean Racing Circuit, Biloxi, MS GYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS JYC Jackson YC, Jackson, MS LBYC Long Beach YC, Long Beach, MS LPRC Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit, New Orleans, LA MYC Mobile YC, Mobile,AL NOYC New Orleans YC, LA NYCP Navy YC of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL OSYC Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS PelYC Pelican YC, New Roads, LA (Baton Rouge) PontYC Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA PYC Pensacola YC, FL PBYC Pensacola Beach YC, FL SPYC St. Petersburg YC, St. Petersburg, FL SYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LA StABYC St. Andrews Bay YC, Panama City FL

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RACING CALENDAR continued from page 75 TYC

Lake Tammany YC, New Orleans, LA

APRIL 3-5 GORC 4 Caldwell Cup, BSC 4 Wet & Cool, FYC 4 Spring Series #2, StABYC 11 Two Against the Lake, TYC 11 BWYC Opening, BWYC 11 Commodore’s Cup #2, NYCP 11-12 Mobile Bay Youth Championships (Opti, 420, Laser, Sunfish), Buc YC 18 Spring Series #3, StABYC 18 NOYC Opening 18 Preemie Cup, PBYC 18-19 Pat Gilliland Regatta, JYC 18-19 Thistle District Championships, BYC 18-19 Thistle District Champinships, BSC 19 SYC Opening

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Dauphin Island Warm-up, MYC Corsair Nationals, PYC Jourdan River, BWYC Dauphin Island Race, MYC Cruising Couples #1, PYC S.C. Smith Regatta, ABYC V15 Jass Fest Regatta, SYC Laser District 14, GYC MS Finn Championship, GYC Alfonso / Sutter, GYC Opti Spring Fling, FWYC Dauphin Island Return, MYC

MAY 2-3 GYA Opening Day Regatta, BWYC 2-3 GYA Masters, BWYC 2-3 Lightning Southern Districts, BWYC 9 Sea Buoy Race, PBYC 9 Spring 4, LBYC

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Wigging Out at the Wrecker’s Race

By Cherie Sogsti

T

he Schooner Wharf Bar Wrecker’s Cup Race bills itself as a sailing race with “no protests and no pageantry.” Five classes of boats race to Sand Key off Key West to honor the days when local wreckers would race to an ailing boat in hopes of saving the crew and sharing a bit of the booty.

Race organizers call the last Sunday of the month the “Day of Wreckoning.”

The Wrecker’s Race is one of the best sailing events in Key West, and my boyfriend Greg and I wanted to compete.

But we had one small problem—we don’t have a boat (not since Hurricane Wilma ripped her off the mooring and dashed her against the rocks). A sailor without a boat is like a ship without a rudder—we were lost and didn’t know where to aim our energy.

Unsure about how to get crew positions on a boat, Greg and I went to the captain’s meeting at the upper deck of the Schooner Wharf Bar the night before the February Wrecker’s Race.

The Schooner Wharf Bar is the best place in Key West for sailors to meet other sailors. It’s also the best place to get a Painkiller (and I’m not talking about Tylenol).

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crammed with sailors drinking cups full of Pusser’s Rum and telling tales from last month’s Wrecker’s Race.

Sailors are always excited to have an audience of fellow racers who actually want to hear the details of spinnaker failures, equipment malfunctions and missed opportunities to jibe.

Greg and I sipped rum, gulped down a few snacks and met Capt. Ken Johnson who invited us to join his crew aboard his C&C 121 Grateful Red. Greg and I were both grateful (at the opportunity to sail) and seeing red (those ubiquitous red Mount Gay sailing hats were perched on almost every head).

“But we have to warn you,” Grateful Red first mate Kristine Fauerbach said. “Our crew likes to wear wigs as we cross the finish line!”

“We found the perfect boat,” I exclaimed.

What’s up with your hair?

“A wig helps to break down barriers and loosen up sailors who can sometimes be too serious,” said Capt. Ken Johnson who chose to don the Mohawk wig for the Wrecker’s Race.

“The Wrecker’s Race is the best bar race in the country,” said avid

racer Jason Goldenberg, another member of the Grateful Red team. “There are no rules in the Wrecker’s Race—it’s like a street fight for yachts.”

An example of Wrecker’s Race “lawlessness” is that yachts are permitted to run their engines all the way to the start line.

“If the wind is right,” added Jason Goldberg of Pro Yacht Solutions, “you just drive up to the start line and hover in reverse. When the race starts, you shut your engine off and go.”

Both the sun and wind showed up for the February Wrecker’s Race; it was a balmy day with a healthy 1012 knot breeze. The start, with dozens of boats bearing down on the start line, was almost as interesting as the race finish.

Kristine Fauerbach brought out a bag of silly, colorful wigs for the crew of Grateful Red to wear. As Grateful Red sailed through the finish line, the committee boat cheered and the crew “got wiggy with it” and danced on deck in fabulous pink and purple hairdos.

While Ken’s crew was “wigging out,” he sailed Grateful Red into a laudable second- place finish. It was another bad hair day that was destined to go down in sailing history.

Once tucked safely in the slip, skipper Ken Johnson and crew Bob Connor became dock heroes when they pulled out a gas-powered blender and whipped up daiquiris for everyone who walked by.

“The Wrecker’s Race is a great balance. It’s both low key and competitive,” said Capt. Ken who will always have a special place in his heart for the Race because it was the first race he won with his C&C 121.

Now Grateful Red has numerous Wrecker’s Race trophies under her belt, and Capt. Ken has an entire set of Pusser’s mugs, which are given as prizes, along with hats, to the top finishers in each division.

The Wrecker’s Race is a great way for local salty dogs and visiting landlubbers to participate in the fun since the tall ships and charter boats load their hulls to the brim with passengers.

Don’t miss the last “all-in-fun” Wrecker’s Cup Race of the year. The ships set sail on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. After the race, sailors and their crews gather at the Schooner Wharf Bar to honor the winners and heckle the losers. The Wrecker’s Cup Races are held in Key West four times a year, the last Sunday of each month, from January to April. www.southwindsmagazine.com