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Editorial: Celestial Navigation and Stuff

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Letters You Wouldn’t Believe

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Bubba: Determining What It Is By What It Ain’t

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Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

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Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

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Out Waterways: Change in Boot Key Harbor; Titusville’s New Mooring Field

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Rough Conditions Challenge Contenders in the Everglades Challenge

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Miami Boat Show — Sailors Return in Large Numbers in 2012

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FROM THE HELM

Stars to Steer By On our last page story this month (page 78), we have an article about celestial navigation. Of course, the big question is: Why? With GPS, who needs celestial?

Back in the summer of 1979, when I cruised the Bahamas in my 26-foot Folkboat, I brought with me a Davis Instruments plastic sextant that I had purchased new at the time for $125 (Davis’ modern version goes for $200). I bought some used, barely out-of-date site-reduction tables from the used marine goods store, Sailorman (when they were at their old location in a very small store on Federal Highway), in Fort Lauderdale. I also had some instruction book on celestial navigation—simplified, of course. I didn’t need to steer by the stars while cruising around the Bahamas, but I knew I would have lots of time staring at the water and figured that it would be fun and interesting to learn how celestial navigation worked. The reduction tables need to be up to date, but that’s only to be absolutely accurate, and mine were good enough to practice with and see approximately where I was anchored—or at least to verify where it showed I was anchored on the charts.

I did get a good grasp of how celestial navigation works, but if anyone wants some good reasons for studying this ancient art, I learned why back then. Also on board that summer was a book called We, The Navigators by David Lewis about the Polynesians who learned to sail by the stars through acquiring ancient knowledge that was handed down by word-of-mouth and tradition. Many surmised that the Polynesians populated and sailed much of the South Pacific and Hawaii using these methods. All of this seemed terribly intriguing to me, and during that summer in the Bahamas, I gained a great appreciation for what was going on in the stars. It’s not just celestial navigation that I learned (barely) that summer, but an appreciation for looking up at the night sky.

I also had Bowditch’s book on navigation, and it had some pages showing the night sky in different seasons, and while I was in the Bahamas—with no TV and no streetlights—my girlfriend and I spent many nights observing CORRECTION ON INTERCLUB BOAT FOR THE GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION In March, we received the following email about a mistake that was printed in the magazine. SOUTHWINDS apologizes for this error and will strive to be more accurate in the future.

Steve Morrell Editor In the March 2012 Issue of SOUTHWINDS, there is a grossly inaccurate article written by Kim Kaminski that needs to be corrected. In the article, Ms. Kaminski indicates that the Gulf Yachting Association has made a decision to replace the Flying Scot as the association’s boat for interclub competition with the VX boat. As the immediate past commodore of the Gulf Yachting Association, and as commodore, I presided over the discussion and vote on this issue. Nothing could be farther from the truth or the position of the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Gulf Yachting Association. In 2011, the BOD accepted a recommendation from the Capdevielle Committee to target a date about six 10

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how different constellations were on the horizon as darkness fell—and progressively changed over the course of a few months. With a flashlight and book in hand, we learned how to recognize many of the main stars and constellations and saw how the constellations of the Zodiac crossed the sky. I kept this with me till this day, and when I lived in rural Colorado many years later, I often went out in the evening to see the stars. I learned what “entering the Age of Aquarius” really means, and how the ancients have known about precession of the earth (its “wobble”) for thousands of years, yet Western science really only confirmed its existence in the late 1800s.

When I was out on the water one evening looking at the stars, I realized that mankind has been staring at the stars for many thousands of years, because there were no electric lights before a little more than a hundred years ago, but just fire and torches to light the night—which is really nothing compared to city lights—and that the stars were staring them all in the face and a main attraction every single night.

Mankind really lived in darkness for tens of thousands of years. For those on the water, the stars were even more magnificent and important, and it is no wonder they learned to steer by them.

So, from my point of view, learning celestial navigation opened up so many doors about the night sky that the navigation part seemed small, but well worth it. And in summation, I would say the best reason to study celestial navigation is because it is really cool, and more so, for what it leads to, than for the sake of navigation itself.

And I want to thank Don Bentley, writer of the article on page 78 for bringing all this back to me.

One more thing: I held on to my Davis sextant for many years and eventually took it back to Sailorman, who had by then moved to their current location—a giant store with tons of used marine goods—and sold it back to them for $25.

I still had the plastic case it came in, but it was a little sticky and the foam padding was rotted away. Someone out there, though, probably has it, and I hope they are learning as much as I did with it—and because of it. Keep it out of the sun and plastic lasts forever. years out so that a study could be conducted to address the possible replacement of the Flying Scot. At the Winter Meeting in January 2012, over which I presided as the commodore of the GYA, the BOD adopted the requirement to have the executive committee appoint a committee to develop the specifications and requirements for a possible replacement boat. Be advised that no particular boat was even discussed or considered. The BOD asked the executive committee to submit their findings at the next board of director’s meeting for consideration for follow-on action.

No boat has been selected nor even considered as a replacement for the Flying Scot. The board of directors will not make any decision about a replacement boat until all due diligence regarding potential replacement boats has been reviewed and studied by each and every committee in the GYA that has any input and/or interest in identifying and recommending a replacement boat.

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SAVING LONGBOAT PASS ON FLORIDA’S WEST COAST (This letter was sent to several local publications on Florida’s west coast and is about Longboat Pass at the north end of Longboat Key, which borders the west side of Sarasota Bay. Longboat Pass is the next deepwater pass south of Tampa Bay, and its bottom has been shifting for many years. — Editor) As a county commissioner, I consider one of our greatest challenges is protecting our quality of life, which is one of the primary reasons many of us call Manatee County home.

It has been a priority in the past to preserve our natural beauty. Our beaches are some of this area’s greatest natural assets. However, they are under constant threat to have man-made structures, such as groins and jetties, litter the islands.

The latest threat is at the panoramic view off Longboat Pass (Beer Can Island). This pass is home to thousands of people who find their slice of nature here. Most come by boat; some walk the beach. However, the proposal to build a jetty and groins on the Longboat Key side of the pass will change the character of this natural island forever. It concerns me that the users have not been included in the process. The intrusion of not one but three man-made structures will forever change what we guard and enjoy, the natural experience of our island.

There is a valid concern of erosion in front of condos on the beach. However, several reasons have caused the loss of sand. One of the reasons is the buildings were permitted and built too close to the Gulf. Then, to protect the buildings, a concrete wall was constructed. However, these walls also change the wave energy in such a way that more sand is eroded from the beach in front of the buildings.

But the last action was the removal of the sand offshore near the mouth of the pass. By Longboat Key removing the sand, the wave energy on both Coquina and the north end of Longboat Key increased, resulting in more loss of the sandy beach.

The good news is the sand is returning offshore to form the protection to reduce the wave energy in the future. However, Longboat Key wants to place man-made structures before we get a chance to let the pass heal. We have about three more years before this occurs, but Longboat Key is rushing to permit this project, and it wants Manatee County Commissioners to approve their plans giving the State the ability to permit this project under what is called “The Longboat Key Pass Management Plan.”

The cost of this plan is well over $6-million. The proSee LETTERS continued on page 12 News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Longboat Pass is relied upon by the Cortez fishing fleet, U.S. Coast Guard and many others. At the current time the navigational channel is stable and deep. Why jeopardize public safety?

The proposal is the result of a model that simulates sand movement. The proposal is based on this model. These models are not 100 percent accurate. However, in the real world anyone who has seen the effects of a hurricane will know that boulders from man-made structures will be displaced, and also the jetties can create more harm than good to the natural shoreline.

The City of Longboat Key has to find a viable solution, but why should we lose our natural recreational areas to protect two buildings because of several errors made in the past? My greatest concern is that this is an irreversible action that will change our shorelines forever. If these jetties are allowed at Beer Can Island, will we be putting jetties up and down our natural shorelines in Anna Maria?

Once a precedent is established, it is almost impossible to stop allowing this in the future.

It is also important to respect that when the state granted title of Beer Can (Greer) Island to Manatee County, it was with a restriction preventing these jetties and to keep the island in a natural state unless it was something needed to protect the island. The island is larger today than ever, and the jetty is not needed to protect the island.

So, the decision is planned to be made by the Board of County Commissioners on March 13. As you can see by these comments, I will not be supporting the jetties and the other man-made structures proposed.

It is also interesting to note that out of all the photos chosen to showcase our county for its natural beauty on the cover of our official “Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Visitors Guide,” Longboat Pass was chosen. Do you think ruining a natural amenity and paying over $6-million to protect two buildings is worth jeopardizing our tourism and our quality of life?

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Like Steve said in “From the Helm” on Florida’s mooring field pilot programs in the January issue, it is mostly made-up things they accuse us of. For instance, every day I can hear the sewer plant discharging waste into the water.

You can see it, smell it and hear it. And yes, I think condos block my view as well as the ugly sea walls. The boats that are abandoned, most people would jump at the chance to have a free boat, ship or vessel before it sinks. I have saved two ships so far and live on one of them (a 1974 sailing vessel and a 1946 Navy tender).

I want a free-boat list—or a sign-up sheet at the sheriff’s or police station for the next free boat. Free stuff never lasts long in the newspaper. The phone calls keep coming sometimes long after they are gone, especially free boats!

Besides, I know we can come up with better ideas. I think that is the least of our problems in places like this and others; we look out for each other and kind of police ourselves. None of us want a sinking ship near us causing problems, when that guy over there is spraying lawn chemicals, pesticides, and weed killers on the sea wall and

God knows what that was that he sprayed on his dock over the water and in it! And yes, Steve, it is good that the FWC is not caving to their wishes—but they are still entertaining them! And I understand that the laws for ships were not meant for boats. The line has been blurred. For if you can sail the ocean blue, you are a ship or vessel. Boats are open, and in my opinion, need more enforcement. However, ships and vessels already have international law that is honored in most parts of the world. Make your rules for boats—not us who are able to sustain a voyage. We already have laws and enforcement in place to make it easy for us to abide by around the world.

Capt. Jay S/V Tarquin Jay, A sign-up sheet is an interesting idea. A few years ago, I offered free ads to anyone giving a boat away and I believe I will offer that again starting this month. We only got a few when we made that offer before, but times have changed and I like the idea. I know there is a lot of red tape and that you, from a previous letter you wrote, went through the process and acquired the 1946 Navy tender mentioned in your letter here.

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Determining What it is by What it Ain’t

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apt. Bubba Whartz, Tripwire, Bruno Velvetier (ASID) and I were sitting at the bar of The Blue Moon one day not long ago when Tripwire, said, in a sotto voce sort of way, “That Doobie sure ain’t hard on the eyes.”

He could have been talking to himself. He could have been talking to Bubba. Or me.

Maybe even Bruno. It was hard to tell. Because he was so right on the money with his comment, there was no need to answer. Both Bubba and I, I noticed, just bobbed our heads once in agreement. It was like saying, “Yep,” without saying, “Yep.” Tripwire would get no arguments from us. He did, however, get one from Bruno Velvetier. Bruno, before he became an interior decorator, had been an English teacher at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Eaglebrook School is not associated with Deerfield Academy in that same town. It is on the side of a small mountain somewhat removed from town and is sort of a prep school for the upper register prep school that Deerfield Academy has become over a long period of time.

In the middle of the last century, well after the end of World War II, the headmaster of Deerfield Academy got around by horse and buggy. To say that change comes slowly to Deerfield would be an understatement.

Eaglebrook suffered from the same delayed immersion into the modern age. After television was beginning to appear in homes across America, the possession of radio receivers was still proscribed at Eaglebrook, as was the possession of cash money. If you wanted something, you wrote a check for it on your school checking account. Each kid had one.

Writing a check for 10 cents was routine.

Bruno, then, came from an age that was rooted as solidly in tradition as lichen is attached to the rocks at the top of Mount Mitchell, in North Carolina, the highest point east of the Mississippi River.

Stirring his cream drink in a thoughtful way with the wooden shaft of a paper parasol and not making eye contact, Mr. Velvetier informed Tripwire he had made both a grammatical error and a logical error in a single sentence.

Tripwire was more amused than testy about it.

“Pray tell, Sweetness, what is it about my use of English that has offended your finely honed sensibilities?” Tripwire asked.

“Since you ask, my Prince,” Bruno parried, “you used the word ‘ain’t’ in an English sentence and then you defined what Doobie is by what she is not.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Tripwire replied.

“The part about Doobie, I mean.”

“You said she isn’t hard on the eyes,” Bruno explained.

“So?” replied Tripwire.

“You cannot possibly define what someone is by explaining what that person is not. There is no logic in it,” Bruno calmly explained.

“And who the hell are you, Mr. Spock?” Tripwire snorted.

“Of course not,” Bruno said. “But you are following a line of reasoning that got started with radio time salespeople, back in the days when people actually listened to the radio for entertainment and news. Radio announcers and

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radio personalities had brains and a sense of humor and that made listening to them a pleasurable experience. Arthur Godfrey was, possibly, a martinet and a few bricks shy of a load—after all he buzzed the Teterboro, New Jersey, airport tower in his airplane to show his displeasure, and the FAA set him down for a while, but he entertained millions.

“Later, though, when the broadcast networks put their money and emphasis into television, radio was shunted aside like a distant cousin with an infectious skin disease. That’s about the time local radio salespeople, when asked to define what their station was, resorted to telling potential advertisers what it wasn’t in an attempt to define what it was. Truth was, they didn’t have much of an idea of what their station was all about because management had never told them.”

“How could that be?” interjected Bubba.

“Because management liked to play golf and hang out at the country club and take trips to foreign countries.

Management wasn’t around much,” Bruno replied. “So the salespeople were left on their own and they came up with their own twisted logical explanation for what their station was. It went something like this: ‘We don’t play elevator music. We are not acid rock. We aren’t a country and western station. You won’t hear classical music on our station.

We try to hit the right balance. Not too many commercials.

No screaming jocks. We don’t play gospel music or music in a foreign language.’ By the time the sales rep got through telling the advertiser what the station was, in fact, not, the advertiser didn’t have any idea at all of what the

station really was. That was because the sales rep didn’t either.”

“I think I am getting it,” Bubba said. “If someone were to ask me what kind of boat Right Guard was, I could tell them it isn’t a motorboat, but it does have a motor. Then I could tell them it wasn’t a barbarque. And it wasn’t a ketch.

It wasn’t a yawl because it didn’t have a jigger. And, for sure it wasn’t a cutter because there was no place for a staysail. Naturally, then, it didn’t have a lateen rig.”

“You’re catching on,” said Bruno.

“So, what does all this faulty logic really mean?”

Tripwire asked.

“It means that radio time salespeople, to get back to what I was talking about, desperate for something to say, just babbled a line of BS that eventually became part of the rationale that people use when they have no idea of what they are talking about,” Bruno answered.

“You cannot define what something, or somebody, is by explaining what they aren’t. However, that asinine line of reasoning is used all the time today in advertising. You see it on billboards, on the Internet, in magazines, all over the place,” he continued.

“So,” Tripwire said, “if I want to describe something in a positive way I can’t use a negative at all. Because there is no logic in it.”

“You’ve got it down cold, Tripwire,” gushed Bruno. “I am so excited I could just kiss you.”

At precisely the same moment Bubba and Doobie and I said exactly the same thing to Bruno, in complete unison.

What we said was, “Don’t do it!”

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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – April For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center at www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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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RACING EVENTS For racing schedules, news and events see the racing section.

UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS Youth Sailing Programs Go to our annual list at http://www.southwindsmagazine. com/yacht_sail_dir.php.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adult sailing programs. family sailing. Ongoing traditional boatbuilding classes. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317.

Onboard Weather Forecasting, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, April 19 This seminar explains weather systems, and how to use your own observations and senses to stay aware of how weather conditions may affect your boating excursion.

Materials include the “On-board Weather Forecasting Captain’s Quick Guide” to use aboard your vessel. 7-9 pm.

St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Instruction free, materials $30 per family. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required/ Go to www.boating-stpete.org.

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About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern States Effective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require boaters to have boater safety education if they were born after a certain date, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be required to have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.

The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education requirement in Florida and most Southern states and also gives boaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements.

The About Boating Safely (ABS) covers subjects including boat-handling, weather, charts, navigation rules, trailering, federal regulations, personal watercraft, hypothermia and more. Many insurance companies also give discounts for having taken the boater safety education course.

Completion of courses qualifies attendees for Florida’s Boater Safety Card.

The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **): **America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, April 2 Available to anyone 12 or older. Free. Materials cost $35 per family. Classes held once a week (two hours each Monday) for seven weeks. Completion of this course will enable the student to skipper a boat with confidence. 7-9 p.m., St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration

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required at www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001. Other member courses on navigation, seamanship, maintenance, electrical, etc., regularly scheduled. Go to the website for more information. **Monthly Boating Safely Courses 2012 Schedule in Fort Pierce, FL. Go to http://a0700508.uscgaux.info/ (click on Classes) for class information. 2012 schedule: April 21, May 26, June 16, July 28, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 Classes are usually very full, call and reserve space on the preferred program date. $36 (+ $10 for each additional family member). Classes held monthly.

Eight-hour class at 8 a.m., Flotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce FL. (772) 418-1142. **Boating Safely course, Titusville, FL, April 21. Free course held by the Titusville Sail and Power Squadron.

Kennedy Point Marina, Titusville. Open to ages 14 and up.

All day course, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be available. Those passing the course will also be offered a six-month free membership in the United States Power Squadrons, allowing discounts on many products and services as well as the opportunity to participate in advanced boating classes. Space is limited, so book early.

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**Vero Beach, FL. Sponsored by the Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS). 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, FL. Schedule at www.verobeachps.com.

May 19, Sept. 15, Nov. 24 **Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154. Generally held once monthly on Saturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule, location and to register. **Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month.

The flotilla 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 held bimonthly. Entry into the course allows participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.

US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) For more on course locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm, or call (401) 683-0800, ext.

644. Check the website, since courses are often added late and after press date.

US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course This 40-hour course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailing programs. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethical concerns, and sports physiology and psychology.

Must be 16 years old and successfully completed a NASBLA safe boating course. Holding current CPR and First Aid cards is strongly suggested.

April 3-6. Rudder Club of Jacksonville, FL. Dick Allsopp. dallsopp@comcast.net.

April 5-8. Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Flowery Branch, GA. Mike Stewart. svbreeze@gmail.com.

April 21-22, 28-29. Two-weekend course. Austin Yacht Club, Austin, TX. Stephen Gay, segay1@myfairpoint.net.

May 5-6, 12-13. Two-weekend course. Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Miami, FL. Bud Price.

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May 5-8. Muscle Shoals Sailing Club, Sheffield, AL. Tom Cromer. tcromer@knology.net. IT: Charles Price.

May 9-12. Little Washington Sailing Club, Washington, NC. Dot Moate. dmoate@suddenlink.net. IT: Arn Manella May 25-28. Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC. Todd Chambers. TAC81@aol.com. IT: Arn Manella May 25-28. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC. Brenton Creelman. fom3@bizec.rr.com. IT: John Griffin.

May 29-June 1. US SAILING Center of Martin County, Jensen Beach, FL. Alan Jenkinson. alan@usscmc.org.

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US SAILING Cruising Instructor/Coastal Navigation, Fort Myers, FL, April 9-12 A three-day course for experienced basic cruising, bareboat cruising and coastal navigation Instructors to test and evaluate their teaching, sailing and navigational skills, including their ability to handle challenging conditions and navigational situations during daytime and nighttime, as well as News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Offshore Sailing School, Captiva location. Karen Davidson, KarenDavidson@ussailing.org.

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April 27-29. Concord Yacht Club, Knoxville, TN. Karen Davidson. karendavidson@ussailing.org.

May 30- June1. Best Boat Club and Rentals, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Karen Davidson. karendavidson@ussailing.org.

US SAILING Powerboat Instructor Course, Kemah, TX, April 27-29 This course will prepare candidates to safely run the US SAILING powerboat courses and teach race support and powerboat operators precision boat-handling and sailboat rescue and towing techniques. It is recommended that candidates have a safe powerboat handling certification.

Candidates must also have CPR and first aid, be at least 18, and able to swim 50 yards with and without a PFD. Gateway Charters & Sailing School, Kemah, TX. Jennifer Davies.

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US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling A great course for those who operate whalers and similar single-screw powerboats including recreational boaters, sailing instructors, race committee and other on-the-water volunteers with some boating experience who want to learn

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the safe handling of small powerboats, or improve their on-the-water boat-handling skills.

A US SAILING Small Powerboat Certification is available upon successful completion of the course and satisfies the requirement for instructors seeking a US SAILING Level 1 certification. This is a two-day course with two full days; or a three-day course, part time each day; or the accelerated one full-day course.

March 31-April 1, 11-12, 14-15, 18-19, 24-25, 28-29 (six separate two-day courses). NC Boat Rentals, Southport, NC, Kevin Hennessey. (910) 279-2355 April 7-8 (two-day course). April 21 (one-day course).

Best Boat Club and Rentals, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dean Sealey. dean@goboatingnow.com. (954) 523-0033 US SAILING Team Racing Clinic, Flowery Branch, GA, April 28-29 US Sailing clinics are intended to improve sailors’ racing skills. Participants are expected to be familiar with tacking, gybing, some spinnaker skills, and capable of managing a boat in up to 20 knots. Contact the instructor for details.

Lake Lanier Sailing. Flowery Branch, GA. Martine Zurinskas. (770) 674-3992.

US SAILING Umpire Clinic, Flowery Branch, GA, April 28-29 Contact the instructor for details. Lake Lanier Sailing.

Flowery Branch, GA. Martine Zurinskas. (770) 674-3992.

US SAILING Junior Racing Clinic.

Intermediate/Advanced Racing. Charleston, SC, May 26-27 Contact instructor for details. James Island Yacht Club, Charleston, SC. Carrie Rohde. carrierohde@msn.com.

BOAT SHOWS Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Super Show, Orange Beach, AL, March 30-April 1 One of the largest boat shows in the Southeast. Boats up to 60 feet, fishing boats, ski boats, offshore boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and others. Over 100 boats in the water and 150 boats on land, demonstrations, surfing contest on the only full-size electric surfboard on the Gulf Coast. The Wharf, 4550 Main St., Orange Beach, AL. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (105 Sun). Weekend pass, adults $6, children under 16, FREE. www.gulfcoastyachtandboatshow.com.

Regatta Pointe Marina Spring Nautical Expo, Palmetto, FL, March 31-April 1 The Regatta Pointe Marina Nautical Association in Palmetto, FL, will be holding their Spring Nautical Expo on Saturday and Sunday, March 31-April 1. The group holds three nautical expos each year, in April, August and November. The expos include a power and sailboat show, along with boating seminars, boat rides and exhibitors featuring suppliers and www.southwindsmagazine.com

services. Over 50 boats, both new and used, are in the water and available for viewing at this free event.

The Palmetto High School Rowing Team will display a four-person rowing shell and answer questions about the growing sport of competitive rowing. There will also be live entertainment.

There are more monohull sailboats at this show than either the St. Pete or Miami Boat shows. Marine financing, insurance and outfitting services will also be available. The free seminars feature many local marine industry experts who share important and beneficial knowledge. The seminar topics are of interest to both new and experienced boaters. The seminars are held in the Eagle’s Nest on the third floor of the Riverhouse Reef & Grill Restaurant building located on the docks. Also available for dining is the Riverside Café located at the marina.

Admission is free. The show is open from 10 am to 6 p.m. Marine trade booth space is available for $100 for an 8x10 tent with electricity. Call Ed Massey at (941) 725-2350.

4th Annual Oriental In-Water Boat Show, Oriental, NC, April 13-15 New and used watercraft, power, sail, all sizes, new products and servies, seminars, food. All profits from the show go to the Oriental Rotary Club scholarship program. This year, there are a few more boat dealers wanting to display, both in the water and out of the water. Pecan Grove Marina,

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16th Southeast US Boat Show, Jacksonville, FL, April 20-21 Sailing has been a big part of the spring Southeast Boat Show in Jacksonville, FL, for the show’s 16 years, because the show’s producer, Jimmy Hill, is a sailor himself. The show’s sailing section, called Sailing Showcase East, was created as sailing’s East Coast spring venue and is marketed to sailors and treated like a stand-alone feature. Most of the big name production boats like Catalina, Hunter, Beneteau and Gemini are present.

This year, there will be more seminars. Last year’s rigging seminar was a big hit, and Julian Crisp of Sparman USA will host rigging seminars at this year’s show. John Anderson of The Catamaran Company in St. Augustine will be holding a seminar in multihulls. John is a multihull expert with over 17 years of sailing and selling catamarans.

There will also be hundreds of vendors selling gear and accessories for both power and sail. The show is also as much a festival as it is a boat show with live music, good food, and a happy hour at the famous marina tiki bar—with a bikini contest on Friday at 6 p.m. The show is held across from Everbank Stadium at the Metro Park and Marina, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The stadium parking lot is available for show visitors. The show can also be

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reached via water shuttle from the Jacksonville Landing.

Dockage is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who come by boat. Some consider this the best boat show venue in Florida. There will be between 80 and 150 inwater sail and powerboats, and several hundred boats on land spread across the seven acres of the waterfront show.

Hours are 10-8, Friday and Saturday, and 10-6 on Sunday. $10 entry and children 16 and under free.

OTHER EVENTS

Sarasota Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival, March 31-April 1 Nautical flea market and public boat auction. New and used boats, seafood vendors, kids zone, beer and wine garden, and reggae music. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Vender space available. www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.

Orange Beach Nautical Flea Market, Orange Beach, AL, April 14 Nautical, boating, fishing, water sports, marine, and other equipment in a inexpensive outdoor atmosphere.

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Admission and parking is free. Sellers may participate by renting eight-foot table sections for $50 each. There are no limits to the number of tables a seller can rent. Only rented tables allowed. The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach, AL. http://rvexpo.net/site/orange-beach-nautical-fleamarkets. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (941) 780-0538.

Dragon Boat Races, Pensacola, FL, April 14 Enjoy watching teams participate in the ancient and international sport of dragon boat racing on the Intracoastal Waterway. The races will launch from Perdido Key Oyster Bar and Marina at noon but vendors, arts and crafts, and kids activities start at 11 a.m. Register your own team of 22 participants. (850) 492-4660

7th Annual Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival, Cortez, FL, April 20-22 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 post-festival “gunk hole” trip around the Manatee River. This is a family

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affair and there will be children’s activities. Bring stuff to sell of a nautical flea market nature. There will be stuff to buy. Camping available on site starting Friday. Friday boat launchings all day for early arrivals, with evening pot luck dinner. Saturday paddle and rowing races, sailing race. Saturday dinner at Bayside Banquet Hall with Stan Zimmerman speaking on the history of smuggling in Florida. Awards ceremony afterwards. Bring items to sell at the Saturday morning nautical flea market. General mess-about and possible gunkholing.

For more information, fees, details and schedule, go to www.fgctsca.weebly.com. Contact is Cindy Pitt at cpitt001@tampabay.rr.com,

28th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Pompano Beach, FL, April 20-22 Pompano Beach oceanfront. 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. $12 admission. Kids 10 and under free. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-6 p.m. Sunday, 11-8 p.m. (954) 570-7785. www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.

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. Contact editor@ Southwindsmagazine.com for information about article length, photo requirements and other questions.

1st Annual Sailing Regatta for Autistic Children and Open House, Savannah, GA, April 21 This event is to provide an opportunity for a child with autism to experience the joy of sailing and a chance to sail at Lake Mayer at the Savannah Sailing Center on April 21. Deadline for registration for participation or to volunteer is April 1. Contact savsailing@ yahoo.com, or call (912) 352-9996 for information for bringing a child to sail and other details.

There will also be an open house at the center with a tour of the facilities from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about the programs, along with shore side activities and the opportunity to sail. Registration for the summer sailing camp will be available.

The regatta is 9am-1pm. Open house 1pm-4pm. Lake Mayer is at the Savannah Sailing Center at 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, GA.

3rd Annual Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival, Stuart, FL, April 27-29 New, used, close out, liquidation, boats, fishing gear, antiques, maps, teak furniture, nautical art, crafts and jewelry, marine artifacts, boating apparel, taxidermy and fish reproductions, diving equipment, marine accessories parts and floating docks. Boat Corral for new and used boat sales.

Live music. 9am to 6 pm. Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL. (954) 205-7813. www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.

28th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party, April 27-29 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’ Club of Escambia. Opens at 9 am. $5 all day and night. No

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re-entering after leaving. Children’s toss at 10 a.m. Adult’s toss at noon. Bikini contest, keg toss and tug of war. www.florabama.com. (850) 492-0611. Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507. Great pictures on the website.

You will want to go.

The Crystal River Boat Bash, Crystal River, FL, April 28-29 The Crystal River Boat Bash is a celebration of small craft, nautical heritage, and fun on the waters of the Nature Coast. Conditions in late April and early May are ideal in the area—temperatures, humidity, and winds. From around the country, owners of small sailing, rowing and paddling craft—classic, traditional and modern—will be offered the hospitality of Crystal River. Crystal River Preserve State Park, Crystal River, FL. www.tsca. net/CRBB/bashdesc.htm.

Charleston Harbor Fest, Charleston, SC, May 2012 (date TBD) The Charleston Harbor Fest is an annual event hosted by the South Carolina Maritime Foundation (SMF). Events include tall ships and other boating activities, including a free sailing lesson. Other activities and events include several tall ships (including the SCMF’s Spirit of South Carolina), youth activities and educational activities. www.charlestonmaritimefestival.com.

28th Annual Cedar Key Small Boat Meet, May 5-6 The 28th Cedar Key small boat meet will be Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6. It is completely informal.

Tides and weather are still the only organization.

There are no planned events, signups, or fees. For more info, contact Hugh Horton at (586) 215-7060, or huhorton@gmail.com. Or contact Dave Lucas at (941) 704-6736 or skipjack@tampabay.rr.com.

Everyone meets at City Park at 9 a.m. each day. A weekend of fun on the water, it brings meaning to the expression “messing around in boats.” Open to anyone, with no fees. All shallow draft boats are welcome: canoes and kayaks, catboats and catamarans; trimarans, rowboats and sailing dinghies; scows, sharpies and sampans; punts, pirogues, prams—and pirates’ yawlboats.

Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Miami 14-Day Festival, May 6-20 The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 Miami Stopover will have a 14-day entertainment festival at the Downtown Miami Race Village at Bicentennial Park, May 6-20. Spanning over 27 acres in downtown Miami, the Village will provide tourists, sailing enthusiasts and its local community with an international and interactive race village with cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. Over 200,000 atten-

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38th Annual Wooden Boat Show, South Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC, May 5 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. 10am - 4pm.

Free sailboat rides noon - 3 p.m. For information, go to www.ncmaritime.org. (252) 728-7317.

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dees are expected. Miami is the only North American stopover of this global race.

The Race Village will have 2000-plus feet of customized docks to accommodate the six 70-foot sailing yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race. There will also be sailing and extreme water sports activities, educational programs for children of all ages, interactive pavilions, 3-D marine cinema of the global race, international music entertainment and wraparound events. The festival will also feature kite sailing, wakeboarding, a cardboard canoe race, a paddleboard race, a classic steamboat race, an antique auto show and more.

The Downtown Miami Race Village also welcomes the Volvo Ocean Race Academy, which will provide activities for young visitors and partner with local Miami sailing associations and provide public sailing lessons. Festival organizer, Volvo Ocean Race in Miami, is a non-profit organization whose mission is: The Volvo Ocean Race Miami Legacy Showcase fosters collaboration among nonprofit organizations with similar missions surrounding water and marine life conservation initiatives.

For information, go to www.volvooceanracemiami.org.

Slip to Ship Racing Regatta, Ocean Springs, AL, May 26-27 A multihull regatta launching from Ocean Springs Yacht Club and racing out to Ship Island. The sailors lunch then race

back. The final leg is the next day when there is another opportunity to beat the time around Deer Island! In addition, there is a FUNdraising raffle held to support sailing on the Gulf Coast. Sponsored by The Ocean Springs Yacht Club, 100 Beach Blvd, Ocean Springs, AL. (228) 365-4169. FREE.

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15th Annual Catalina 22 Northern Gulf Coast Cruise, Fort Walton Beach, FL, May 12-18 The Fort Walton Yacht Club and the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association’s Fleet 77 of Fort Walton Beach, FL, host this cruise. This one-design event, open to all Catalina 22 sailors, attracts participants from across the country and Canada. The one-week cruise starts at the Fort Walton Yacht Club, sails the protective waterways of the ICW, crossing Choctawhatchee Bay, Pensacola Bay and Perdido Bay to arrive at Wolf Bay, AL, and return. Go to http:// www.c22fleet77.org, or contact Chief Yeoman McKenzie at captnmac747@gmail.com, for information.

27th Morgan Invasion to be Held With Catalina Rendezvous, Treasure Island, Tampa Bay, FL, May 18-20 This year, the Morgan Invasion, traditionally held in Treasure Island in the Tampa Bay area, will also be a Catalina Yachts rendezvous. The Catalina Yachts’ factory is located in nearby Largo and has been since Catalina purchased Morgan Yachts in 1984, changing the name of the factory to Catalina Yachts Morgan Division.

The Invasion and Rendezvous will be held at The Club Treasure Island on May 18-20. Visitors are welcome to come by boat or on land. Dockage is available for all boats, and a boat ramp is available for those who want to trailer and launch their boat (ramp available at The Club). There is ample room for a large number of boats to raft together at the

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extensive docks at The Club. Boaters are invited to show up for the welcoming party on Friday afternoon and evening. On Saturday, there will be a race in the Gulf, followed by a party and awards ceremony. Sunday is breakfast with Charley Morgan (who will be there all weekend), after which everyone departs. For more information, go to www.MorganInvasion. com, or call Dockmaster Les Lathrop at 727-367-4511, ext 236.

Wharram Catamaran Rendezvous, Islamorada, Florida Keys, May 18-20 Wharram catamaran owners will be holding their sixth summer rendezvous in the Florida Keys on May 18-20 in Islamorada, FL. They will be anchoring behind the Lorelei Restaurant at MM 82 Bayside (approximately N24.55.5; W80.38). Lorelei will allow them to bring dinghies ashore, and the restaurant is a great meeting area. Check out the Lorelei at www.loreleicabanabar.com. Call Dan at (305) 6640190 and leave a message with a phone number, or send an email to floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com and you will get very detailed information by return email.

17th Annual Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Show, Schooner Pier Complex, Biloxi, MS, May 19-20 Historic, antique, classic and contemporary wooden boats at the largest gathering of watercraft on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Wooden Boat Show features exhibits, demonstrations, music, children’s activities, good food, contests, prizes and more! 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Schooner Pier Complex, 367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS. (228) 435-6320.

I NEWS AND BUSINESS BRIEFS Okeechobee Water Level Drops Slightly Since February As of press date in mid-March, Lake Okeechobee is at 12.87 feet above sea level, dropping only about three-plus inches since mid-February. This makes the navigational depth for

Route 1, which crosses the lake, 6.81 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 5.01 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 50.58 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to www. saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Operations/ LakeOWaterways.htm (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com.

Thirtieth Florida Cruising Directory Released Fort Lauderdalebased Waterways Etc., Inc. recently released its 20122013 Florida Cruising Directory. The book is published each February to coincide with the opening of the Miami International Boat Show.

This is a guide to cruising Florida and the Bahamas and covers 11 separate cruising area descriptions. It also contains updated cruising guides, sketch charts, a classified section, bridge schedules, tide tables, boat ramps, good-to-know phone numbers and websites, pump-out stations and more.

Jam-packed with information including a classified section, the book attempts to make it easy for the owners of boats of any size, sail or power, to take them anywhere in Florida or the Bahamas.

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Masthead Enterprises Moves to New Location in St. Petersburg After 19 years serving the St. Petersburg sailing community, Masthead Enterprises recently moved to a new location in St. Petersburg. Their new address is 4500 28th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714.

Masthead is involved in several aspects of the sailing business with a full service sail and canvas loft where they do everything from simple sail repair to custom sail covers.

They stock deck and hull covers, spar bags, and blade bags for most one-design boats. They also have an extensive inventory of over 3000 new and used sails in stock for everything from a Laser to a Swan 70 and buy used sails or sell them on consignment.

Masthead is also a boat brokerage firm for used boats and a dealer for new Catalina and Com-Pac Yachts. They have a retail store which sells boat hardware, technical apparel, foul weather gear and kayaks—being dealers for Malibu, Emotion, and RTM kayaks, along with carrying a full line of kayak accessories.

Masthead can be reached at (727) 327-5361. They have an online store and website at www.masthead sailinggear.com.

California DPR Approves Coppercoat 10-Year Anti-Fouling Paint After working with the California Department of Pesticide Regulations for two years, Coppercoat USA has earned the coveted approval to sell Coppercoat anti-fouling in California, which is required in addition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval they have held since 2009. Jim Edwards, managing member of Coppercoat USA and an avid sailor, believes this is an important step for Coppercoat USA, as well as the marine environment.

Coppercoat is a water-based two-part epoxy; as such it does not slough off or ablate, and it is non-toxic during the application and subsequent years of hull cleaning. Since it is an epoxy, it does not drop chemicals or minerals into the water like an ablative paint.

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OUR WATERWAYS GUEST EDITORIAL

Boot Key Harbor Update: Boater-Friendly to Boater-Unfriendly

_______ Boot Key Harbor.

By Capt. Richard de Grasse We’ve been coming to Boot Key Harbor in Marathon, FL, for a long time; long before the mooring field and all the other welcomed shoreside facilities. We’ve stayed for several months participating in the Marathon Sea Food Festival and the Relay for Life Cancer Fund. At other times, we fix the boat and leave or stay long enough to provision before heading to the Bahamas or the Caribbean. Boot Key Harbor has always been special—it being two miles long and a mile wide with only two narrow entrances; it’s arguably the best, most secure, harbor in Florida. Until now, it has been very well-managed and friendly with 246 moorings and approximately 150 boats on anchor around the mooring field.

Three things have happened during the past month which have caused us concern for the future of the harbor: First, boaters were caught unaware by the harbor rate increase. For example, $22/day is the new rate for dinghy dockage for anchored boats; second, the details of the Florida Waterway Commission (FWC) two-year pilot program and the Marathon City Council’s decision to partici-

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pate just became known to the boaters in the harbor; third, the long-time ports director—the person most responsible for creating the mooring field and other marina facilities— Richard Tanner, has retired.

First: Rate Increase.

The Marathon mayor remarked during the City Council meetings on Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 that he was surprised that no boaters showed up when the new rates were being discussed.

No boaters showed up because they were not informed. Of course, the city lawyer claimed that proper notice was given.

No boater remembers reading a notice in the local newspapers or at the marina. In any event, the new rates were approved without any boater input. As it turned out, Marathon has higher rates than most other city marinas in Florida. Mooring fees were increased a palatable eight percent, but the new rates, like the $22/day dinghy dockage, mostly affect the approximately 150 anchored boats. At the Feb. 28 Council meeting, they said they may revisit the rates. We shall see.

Second: Florida Waterway Commission Two-Year Pilot Program.

There are five municipalities around the state participating in the FWC two-year pilot program. Monroe County was chosen to participate as a county which included Key West and Marathon. Again the Marathon City Council voted to participate in the pilot program without significant input from boaters in the harbor. After they learned about the program, 40 to 50 boaters showed up at both the Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 City Council meetings. Several spoke and provided alternatives to the FWC “No-Anchoring, Buffer Zone” provision described in the pilot program. The City Council listened but said nothing. The boaters’ fear, of course, is that 100 of the boats at anchor around the mooring field will be forced to move to the already-full 50-boat “designated anchorage” on the south side of the harbor, thus displacing many liveaboards currently working in Marathon. Apparently, the Marathon City Council and the former ports director saw the need to manage anchored boats to reduce the number of abandoned, stored and derelict boats. Boaters agree. The FWC pilot program need not displace 100 boats in Boot Key Harbor to more properly manage the anchored fleet. Follow Florida law: Identify the estimated 20 or so abandoned and derelict boats in Boot Key Harbor and have them removed.

Boats in a portion of the mooring field sign contracts, which limit stay. Boats stored beyond the time limit set by the contract are known to marina staff and can be ordered to move.

The 400 or so moored and anchored boats in Boot Key Harbor have a significant impact on the local economy. If 100 or so boats are forced to move out of the “buffer zone,” and out of the harbor, the Marathon economy will suffer. Since the FWC two-year pilot program is new, local merchants are just beginning to understand what will likely happen if Boot Key Harbor becomes a boater-unfriendly destination: The number of boaters in the harbor will decrease.

The overriding goal of the FWC program can’t be the Boot Key Harbor environment; strictly enforced pump-outs have improved water quality; dolphins, manatees and peowww.southwindsmagazine.com

The Boot Key Harbor marina building.

Marathon City Council—uncertainty will prevail among Boot Key Harbor moored and anchored boaters about future rates and the FWC two-year pilot program. Several boaters have submitted alternative rate designs and management plans to the City Council. In the meantime, Boot Key Harbor will continue to drift toward becoming boaterunfriendly for the first time since the harbor was dredged by Henry Flagler over 100 years ago.

ple regularly swim among the boats in the harbor. For over 100 years, Boot Key Harbor has been considered a harbor of refuge. Captains seeking refuge unable to find a spot to anchor or an available mooring may well be put in danger.

It should be noted that each harbor in Florida is different and each city sees boaters differently. It is likely that it may be impossible to create a new statewide anchoring law under the pilot program without serious dislocations in harbors like Boot Key. The FWC has six goals (my comments in bold): (1) Promote the establishment and use of public mooring fields. Boot Key has a 246-place mooring field.

(2) Promote public access to waters of the state. Forcing 100 or so boats to leave the harbor does not promote public access.

(3) Enhance navigational safety. Forcing boats into an already overcrowded “designated anchorage” is unsafe and limits Boot Key as a harbor of refuge.

(4) Protect marine infrastructure. It’s not clear what this means.

(5) Protect the marine environment. The harbor water quality has been improved.

(6) Deter improperly stored, abandoned, or derelict vessels. This can and should be done without forcing properly anchored and equipped vessels to move.

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By Roy Laughlin The city of Titusville marina’s mooring field opened in October. Fifty moorings are currently available, and anchors are in place for 25 more when demand warrants.

“November and December were really good,” said Mark Leslie, marina manager. Cruisers heading south on the ICW kept the mooring field occupied. The mooring field and marina facilities were busy during that time. Leslie said that January and February have been slower months, but he expects to be very busy when cruisers make the return trip north in April and May. Titusville is about halfway between St. Augustine and Stuart, both cities on Florida’s ICW that also have mooring fields. Because Titusville’s mooring field is the new kid on the block, rates are very favorable. The marina recently announced new monthly rates at $140 for wet storage (unoccupied), and $200 for liveaboards (occupied). The transient nightly rate of $15 remains the same at $15 per day. (The marina is also advertising $10-off coupons in SOUTHWINDS on the marinas page, and a BoatUS discount could also apply.) For that low price, cruisers will find a marina that offers a dinghy dock, use of restrooms and showers, trash removal, laundry facilities, holding tank pump-out, a dog park, and vehicle parking. A large proportion of the moorings are reserved for transients.

Some of the moorings were expected to be rented by liveaboards who anchor in the Indian River. According to Leslie, most of those liveaboards at anchor have chosen to continue in that status. That makes most of the moorings available to transients.

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In addition to being conveniently halfway between St. Augustine and Stuart, Titusville offers a unique opportunity for cruisers to spend a few days away from contemporary Florida glitz to enjoy the city’s low-key hometown atmosphere. The city recently completed a redevelopment effort in its historical downtown, which spans approximately 10 blocks south of the marina. The redevelopment effort included new sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks on both northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 1. (The highway’s north and southbound lanes are separated by a block.) A sidewalk from the marina approximately two blocks to the historical downtown area has been approved, but construction has yet to begin. It could be completed by April.

Downtown restaurants include Kloiber’s Cobbler and Eatery, Chops, Sunrise Bakery and Café Chocolate (which does sell chocolate but is also a sandwich shop). Cracker Jack’s recently opened on the city’s fishing pier. That restaurant is accessible by dinghy for those cruisers who might

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The hometown ambience of the Titusville’s downtown historical district will appeal to those with no historical interest. Those with historical appreciation will find some architectural gems. Some of the buildings in the historical district date to the 1880s, an era when Titusville was the county seat for all the Indian River area. In the final quarter of the 19th century, Titusville was the premier city for the central east coast of Florida.

The Prichard House on U.S. 1 and the Wager House on the north corner of South Street and Indian River Avenue are two notable historical homes. Many others are in the neighborhood between the Indian River, extending west a few blocks beyond the railroad tracks. Not all of Titusville’s history extends back more than a century: The downtown includes the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum, showcasing manned space accomplishments during the recent 60 years.

The marina staff can provide additional information about other local destinations, such as groceries, hardware, or other stores cruisers might need to visit.

The hiatus in the manned space program has put Brevard County into a significantly deeper financial recession than many others along the Atlantic ICW. Visitors can’t help but notice a substantial amount of empty offices and some stores in downtown Titusville. But these don’t have direct effects on visitors. For cruisers who would enjoy a relaxed change of pace—and a small town atmosphere with all the necessities a cruiser might need—Titusville will reward the time spent visiting. Unlike many communities in South Florida, it welcomes cruisers, and shows it with modest prices and great hospitality.

More information on the marina and mooring field can be found at www.titusville.com/marina.

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e’re proud to present Southwinds magazine’s fifth annual directory of youth sailing programs in the Southeast United States.

This is a list of youth sailing instruction for ages up through 18 (although some say 16 and up and mention adults). 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.

Because of space limitations, we have listed the bare minimum of information to include them all. We will post more information on our website. Some programs have not yet been finalized, and they are not posted on their websites.

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.

This list does not include any for-profit companies, but only News & Views for Southern Sailors

those run by yacht clubs, sailing associations and community programs (like not-for-profit foundations, schools, parks, etc.). Lots of for-profit companies offer excellent youth instruction, and readers are encouraged to seek those out on their own. We had requests to list for-profit companies, and since we did not have room to fill all the requests, we decided to not include any instead of just some.

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

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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 is distributed in: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi (although we have found none to list in Mississippi), and Louisiana. We also distribute in east Texas and this year contacted some clubs, but have only found one program to list this year. We found a few clubs that get all their attendees through family members of the club, filling up the programs, and found no need to list their program.

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 (2012) list will also be on a separate page on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com after May 1. On April 1, it can be viewed by downloading the April magazine on the website. We do this out of fairness to our advertisers, so that readers get a chance to see all the great ads they have in our magazine—ads which pay for this list of youth sailing. If you are too late to make this printed list, we will put new programs or changes on the website page on May 1 and later. Send to editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

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 website, which is quite extensive. Go to www.seascout.org.

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NORTH CAROLINA Outer Banks Community Sailing, Manteo The Outer Banks Community Sailing Program located at the boat shop on the Manteo Waterfront is an “on-the-water program” of the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. Youth programs for ages 818. Eight five-day sessions are offered from June 11 through Aug. 3. The morning session is from 8 a.m. until noon, and the afternoon session is from 1-5 p.m. No prior sailing experience required.

Beginner to advanced. Learn to sail in Shallowbag Bay in the program’s fleet of Optimists and 420s.

All instruction is based on US SAILING guidelines. Our coaches are experienced sailors and instructors and have years of sailing experience in various boats. Their experience includes racing at the college and club levels. For more information, contact Outer Banks Community Sailing at (252)-475-1750, or sailing@townofmanteo.com, or on Facebook at Roanoke Island Maritime Museum.

Camp Sea Gull for Boys and Camp Seafarer for Girls, Arapahoe The camps offer resident programs for campers ages 7 to 16.

Coastal waters and steady winds provide the ideal setting for a world-class seafaring program. Unique programs in seamanship and progressive development of skills, combined with positive role models, provide campers with opportunities to learn, grow and challenge themselves while in a protected environment. For more information, go to www.seagull-seafarer.org.

Camp Don Lee, Arapahoe Summer camp, sailing camp, marine science camp and adventure camp. Ages are by school grade completed, 1-12. For information, go to www.donleecenter.org or e-mail info@donleecenter.org, or call (252) 249-1106.

Carolina Sailing Foundation, Lake Wheeler, Raleigh Summer sailing programs. Ages 9 and up. Contact John Norton at (919) 604-0842 or jnorton@moneymailer.com .

Lake Norman Yacht Club Sailing Camp, Mooresville Summer sailing camp and youth program. June 10-15. Contact Jon Alix at jalix@earthlink.net, or Angie Wiggins at angwiggins@ aol.com. www.lnyc.org.

North Carolina Community Sailing and Rowing, Cornelius Youth sailing classes for ages 7-18 taught by experienced US SAILING-certified instructors. Focus on fundamentals of the sport, instilling good habits and ensuring safety. Find out more at www.nccsailrowing.org or call (704) 9477245. Classes are in O’pen Bic, Minifish, Sunfish, 420 Learn-to-Sail, 420 development and race team. Session 1: June 11-15; Session 2: June 18-22; Session 3: June 25-29; Session 4: July 9-13; Session 5: July 16-20; Session 6: July 23- 27; Session 7: July 30-Aug 3. Program fees: $200 first week, $150 additional weeks.

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island 2012 summer sailing schedule ages 8 and up.

Session 1: June 4-15; Session 2: June 18-29; Session 3: July 2-13*; Session 4: July 16-27; Session 5: July 30-Aug 10. * 10 percent discount due to shorter session (no class on July 4). Students are encouraged to attend as many sessions as they like to progress in their skills.

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need are available through the Bob Pancoast Sailing Fund. For more information please call Dave Wilson at (843) 342-2628.

Contact David Wilson at (843) 342-2628 or sailing@scyachtclub.com. www.scyachtclub.com.

Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Beaufort 2012 Summer Camp begins Monday, June 18. There will be a series of one-week sessions, with half-day options, concluding August 10. There will be no camp on Friday, June 21, and no camp the week of July 4. For more information, go to www.byscnet.com.

Charleston Yacht Club and Charleston Community Sailing, Charleston Charleston Yacht Club has partnered with Charleston Community Sailing for the third year to run one of the largest Junior Sail programs in town. Classes available for youth sailors 5-18, in all levels from beginner to advanced racer. Continued for 2012 is the Guppy program for 5 to 7-year-olds and Fun Sailing Week. Optimists, Open Bics and Vanguard 420s. Classes start at $150. (843) 607-4890. www. charlestonyachtclub.com. www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org.

GEORGIA Savannah Sailing Center, Savannah Our “Catch the Wind” summer camp program is designed for kids ages 8 and up of all abilities and skill levels. The classes are structured to allow for maximum sailing time and personal attention.

Beginners participate in a small 8-foot Optimist or a 15-foot Sunfish sailboat, depending on their size. Those with more experience can sail in a two-person 420 sailboat, also used for high school and college sailing. The summer camp instructors follow the US SAILING curriculum, and skills learned are documented with the US SAILING certification record book. “Catch the Wind” is offered as a full-day camp 8:30 -4:30.

Summer sailing sessions taught at Chatham County Recreation Department’s Lake Mayer Boathouse. Members: $200 per child. Non-members: $225. $25 discount to those who register by May 1. All registration forms on website. Call (912) 3529996 for more information. http://savannahsailingcenter.org.

Augusta Sailing Club, Lake Strom Thurmond, Augusta Summer sessions for youth ages 8 - 14, $225 per week. ASC members receive $25 discount. Jim Holder, (706) 651-0587, cv.jholder@mainsheet.net. www.augustasailingclub.org.

Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch Summer sailing camp. Ages 6 -17. Beginner Opti/ 420 day clinic starts June 1st. Junior week overnight (ages 10-17)/ day (ages 6-9) camp June 3-8. www.llsc.com or contact Mike Funsch, LLSC Junior Sailing program director, (678) 863-7532.

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FLORIDA (listed clockwise from northeast Florida) NORTHEAST FLORIDA: Jacksonville to Stuart The Rudder Club of Jacksonville, Inc., Jacksonville Joel Shannon summer sailing camp. Daily sessions 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during June 18-22, 25-29, July 16-20, 23-27. Ages 8-15. $250 per child for one week, discounts available for multiple weeks/children. See brochure for details. $75 deposit required with application. Phone (904) 264-4094 or www.rudderclub.com Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville Summer programs in 2011, but no information available by press date for 2012. Go to their website or call for more information. www.thefloridayachtclub.org/sailing.php.

Epping Forest Yacht Club, Jacksonville Supervised youth sailing programs are offered year round. During the school year after-school, weekend and Holiday Camp programs are offered. During the summer, weeklong sailing camps are offered in June and July. Programs are offered for different age groups and/or skill levels so that children of similar size and maturity can enjoy both the physical and social aspects of sailing.

Epping Forest Yacht Club serves students from over 10 area schools including The Bolles School Sailing Club. Contact John at (904) 739-7150 or jtipton@efyc.com for more information. www.efyc.com/youth_sailing.html.

SPARS - Sailors, Paddlers and Rowers of St. Augustine Youth Sailing Summer Camp for ages 9-15 on Salt Run in Anastasia State Park. Weekly 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $175. Includes annual SPARS membership. For more information visit www.sparssailing.org, or email spars.us@gmail.com, or call (904) 810-1966.

Halifax Sailing Association/Sailing Center Inc, Daytona Beach A not-for-profit community sailing center. US SAILING School of Excellence providing instruction for all ages, small boat, keelboat classes, first aid and water safety workshops, a fleet of over 60 boats, and annual family membership at $100. For more information, email sailing.education@gmail.com, or call (386) 871-4515.

Summer Camps Halifax Sailing Center, Daytona Beach Summer camps offered for all ages. Weekly: June through August, $250/week. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also offers yearlong race training, high school racing and lots of fun! www.halifaxyouthsailing.org, (386) 238-7245, or contact Director Pete Haley at Petehaley23@gmail.com.

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classes are Aug. 6-10. A Green Fleet development program, training sailors for competitive racing, was launched in January 2012.

Classes are conducted on the 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoon each month. Fees are $100 per six-month session, plus $30 membership fee. For more information, go to tcysf.homestead.com, or call (772) 971-8330, (772) 465-7720, or (772) 332-1732.

The US SAILING Center of Martin County, Inc., Jensen Beach Sun, fun and friends ... join us for our 2012 Summer Sailing Program. USSCMC’s goal is to challenge children to learn to sail and race in a safe and sportsman-like manner. Classes are for sailors ages 7-17. Beginner and Intermediate classes are held from 9 a.m.4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sailing camp begins on June 4 and ends on Aug. 10. For information, call Alan at (772) 334-8085, or e-mail Alan@usscmc, or for registration. go to www.usscmc.org.

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Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Vero Beach The Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, a non-profit organization, promotes and operates a sustainable sailing program for the benefit of local youth, ages 7 to 15. Through the generosity of our volunteers and donors, YSF is able to offer free sailing lessons and boatbuilding instructions with the purchase of an Opti kit and Summer Camp. Cost, dates and times are published at www.ysfirc.org Lake Eustis Sailing Foundation, Lake Eustis The Lake Eustis youth sailing program offers year-round youth sail training on all weekends, as well as a summer sailing camp, run by the Whirlwind Junior sailors. For more info, check out the Lake Eustis Sailing Club’s website at www.lakeeustissailingclub.org (click on Junior Sailing program page button) or e-mail Leah Ladley at leahddsbobdmd@aol.com Rollins College Summer Camp, Winter Park The dates for the 2012 Rollins College Summer Camp will be Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, July 6 for Session A and Monday, July 9 through Friday, Aug. 3 for Session B. Registration on Thursday, March 15, for returning campers and Monday, March 19, for all new campers. We hope your camper will be able to join us for another fun and rewarding Summer Camp experience.

Please check back often for updates including new class offerings and class schedules. Meg Kuecker at mkuecker@rollins.edu, or www.rollins.edu/camp.

Melbourne Yacht Club, Melbourne Children’s classes, ages 9-18, are held on four Saturdays during June, July, and August and cost $150. Full schedule and info are posted at www.melbourneyachtclub.com ; or contact mycyouth@melbourneyachtclub.com or Will at (321) 323-9856.

Calema Windsurfing & Watersports Summer Camps Sponsored by the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department.

Windsurfing, small boat sailing, stand-up paddling (SUP), kayaking.

Ages 8-17. Kelly Park, Merritt Island, June through August.

Weeklong, full and half-day camps for all levels. We teach moms and dads, too. For more information, contact Susie@calema.com or visit www.calema.com. (321) 453-3223.

Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation (TCYSF), Fort Pierce Classes are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, for $200 a week. Lunches are available for $25 per week. The sailors launch at Jaycee Park in Fort Pierce on South Hutchinson Island. Beginner classes are June 11-16, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 16-20 and July 23-27. Intermediate classes are July 9-13, July 30-Aug. 3. Advanced 40

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Palm Beach Sailing Club Youth Program, West Palm Beach For youth ages 7-15, Palm Beach Sailing Club offers a Summer Sail Camp and School Holiday Sail Camps during the school year. Your child will experience the joy of sailing and learning the essential elements of boat handling, seamanship, and water safety in a safe and fun environment. Campers gain self-confidence as they master the skills of sailing, learning lifelong lessons that build character, foster teamwork, and strengthen respect for self, others, and the environment. Instruction is given in a variety of small sailboats from 8’ Optis to 19’ Flying Scots. Club membership is not required. Basic swimming skills are required. All instructors and counselors are US SAILING-certified. For information, go to www.pbsail.org Key Biscayne Yacht Club Summer Sailing Programs, Key Biscayne The 2012 summer program runs from June through August. We offer marine science with kayaks, beginning and intermediate Opti sailing, and Laser programs for ages 5-17. Camps start at $300 for two weeks of instruction. We have newer equipment and low staffto-student ratios with US SAILING-certified instructors. KBYC has a proven year-round race program. For more information, contact Adrienne Patterson, saildirector@kbyc.org, or call (305) 361-9171. www.kbyc.org Miami Yacht Club – Youth Sailing Foundation, Miami The Foundation offers extensive year-round sailing programs for all ages. Summer sailing/windsurf and stand-up paddle are this summer. Kids can start as young as 7 years old to their teen years. All program registration will be done ONLINE at www.mycyouthsailing.org. Summer sessions start June 11. Price for MYC members is $475 and $595 for non-members. Four two-week sessions. For additional information, contact Florencia Barletta at florenciabarletta@gmail.com Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami Summer programs in 2011, but no information available by press date for 2012. Go to the website, or call for more information. www.coralreefyachtclub.org Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Coconut Grove The Coconut Grove Sailing Club is pleased to again offer Summer Youth Sailing Instruction and Camp for both sailing club members and non-members. Campers must be between the ages of 7 to 14 years old. Sailing Camp will begin weekdays at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. each day and will be held rain or shine. 2012 summer camp dates: Session 1: June 11-22; Session 2: June 25-July 6; Session 3: July 9-20; Session 4: July 23-Aug. 3; Session 5: Aug. 6-17.

Camp fee per session: club member $400; non-member $500.

Nick Mansbach, sailing director. sailingdirector@cgsc.org, (305) 444-4571 ext 11, or go to www.cgsc.org

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Upper Keys Sailing Club Youth Sailing Programs, Key Largo Summer youth sailing programs for ages 8-14. Weeklong sessions June 11-Aug. 6. Fees start at $250. Sail summer classes and year round. Learn to race. Contact Dominic Marsden at (305) 3102535. Go to www.msysp.org for more information.

Key West Sailing Club, Key West Summer programs in 2011, but no information available by press date for 2012. Go to their website or call for more information. www.keywestsailingclub.org.

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Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, Sarasota The 2012 Sarasota Youth Sailing (SYS) summer camp will run for 10 weeks starting June 5. In 2011 there were over 500 children in the program, and we are expecting just as many for the upcoming summer! Classes run Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks and meet either from 9-12 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. Instruction is available for kids 5-18 and features all levels from beginner through racing. No prior experience is required. Classes are $325. If you can’t make it to the summer program, the SYSP also offers both year-round learn-to-sail lessons and a competitive racing program.

Our sailors compete all over the state and country and some internationally. Information and registration forms for all programs can be found at www.sarasotaysp.com or by calling (941) 504-4236.

Englewood Sailing Association Two 30-hour youth sailing camps which provide instruction in the fundamentals of sailing and boat-handling, as well as safety, seamanship, and other nautical subjects. Instructors are certified through US SAILING. Sailboats and life jackets are provided. The ability to swim is a prerequisite for these camps. Registration begins at the Englewood YMCA approximately four weeks before each camp. For more information, visit www.englewoodsailing.org, or call Hugh Moore at (941) 257-8192. Summer camps: June 18-22 and July 23-27. $120 fee. Ages 9-15. Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location: Mound Park, Englewood

Naples to Cedar Key (listed south to north) Naples Community Sailing Center, Naples Naples Community Sailing Center offers instruction for youths and adults. The youth sailing camp starts June 11 and runs throughout the summer. The weeklong camps will teach kids basic sailing skills, capsize recovery, knot tying and confidence sailing their own Optimist dinghy. Racing season kicks off at the end of August and consists of Optimist classes (Green fleet and Red, White and Blue fleets) as well as Lasers and 420s. Spring break and adult lessons are also available. For more information, call CC Cramer at (239) 4037193, ncscnaples@gmail.com or visit www.naplessailingcenter.com

Anna Maria Community Center, Anna Maria Island, FL The Anna Maria Community Center is offering spring and summer sailing programs for youths 8-18. These programs start May 1st and continue through summer. Instruction is through Brian Dahms

Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers We are a community center offering sailing and more. Families may combine sailing, powerboat safety/state license, and marine activities. Watch for our special one-week programs to be advertised on the website. Prices range from $150 to $200 per course and limited scholarships are available. Ages 8-17. Classes available in North Fort Myers. Classes are held on the north shore of the river just over the U.S. 41 bridge. Registration will go live March 15. Families may phone Stephanie Webb at (239) 454-5114 for additional information or rpsc1983@aol.com. www.edisonsailingcenter.org.

Charlotte Harbor Youth Sailing Inc. Charlotte Harbor Youth Sailing Inc. is accepting registrations for four upcoming sailing camps. Three basic sailing camps for youngsters ages 8 to 13. No sailing experience is needed for these camps, which are open to the public. The advanced camp is for those who have completed a basic sailing camp. Basic camps: (1) June 4-15; (2) July 9-20; (3) July 23- Aug. 3. Advanced camp: June 18- 29.

Classes run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. Classes are taught by US SAILINGcertified instructors. For information, contact Jeff Ellis at jellis1227@comcast.net or (941) 889-9493, or Doug Shore at dshore@embarqmail.com, or (941) 636-3922.

Venice Youth Boating Association, Venice Two-week learn-to-sail camps start June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., giving campers 30 hours of instruction in sailing and basic seamanship. The cost is only $225 and partial scholarships are available. Ages are 9 to 15, and the program uses International Optimist dinghies. A year-round racing program is available for youngsters who complete the summer sessions. Check our website at www.veniceyouthboating.com.

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Palmetto/Manatee River Pram Fleet Summer Sailing Program, Palmetto Registration for all classes opens Saturday, March 3 at 9 a.m. This year, registration is on the website at www.manateeriverpramfleet.org, The Manatee River Pram Fleet is located at 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto. Session 1: June 11-22; Session 2: June 25July 6; Session 3: July 9-20; Session 4: July 23-Aug. 3; Session 5: Aug. 6-17. Morning beginner classes 9 a.m.-noon for $125.

Afternoon intermediate classes 1-4 p.m. for $125. Students must be 7 years old and able to pass a swim test. No early sign-up. For more information, contact Joyce Grubb, executive director, at mrpf.executivedirector@gmail.com, or Danny Wiedenhoft, sailing director, at mrpf.sailingdirector@gmail.com, or (941) 538-8286.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Clearwater Youth Summer Sailing & Paddling Camp We offer a variety of water sports for spring and summer youth camp for children ages 5 to 17. Camps include various sailing programs (pram, Sunfish, catamarans, and advanced sailing skills). We also will be offering Little Puffs that introduces our 5 to 7-year-olds to the sport of sailing in a safe environment. Other camps this summer are: water adventure camp, windsurfing, paddling, and junior lifeguards. First week of camp begins June 4, and the last week of camp is Aug. 6. Camps are one-week sessions beginning on Monday and ending on Friday, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Non-members: $275/week. Members: $250/week. Discounts for multiple week registration (5 percent off if you sign up for 3 or more weeks of camp). Child care is available before and after for an additional fee.

For more info, go to www.clearwatercommunitysailing.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.info@gmail.com, www.diyc.org.

City of Dunedin Sailing Programs, Dunedin For Youth sailing: Ahoy, mates! All hands on deck Saturday mornings for a sailing lesson in beautiful St. Joseph Sound. Sailors will learn to rig and sail the Optimist Pram, explore local islands and get introduced to some basic concepts of racing. Classes are held at the Dunedin Marina Pram shed. For youth sailing classes, call (727) 812-4530 for dates, times, registration.

For sailing camp: Camp I focuses on beginner sailors as they learn on the Optimist Pram. Camp II builds on what is learned in Camp I as campers learn to sail the Sunfish as well as basic concepts of racing. Camp is offered for ages 10-17. First session starts June 8. Space is limited! For registration information call (727) 8124530. Any additional information about this or any other program in the city of Dunedin, log onto www.dunedingov.com.

City of Safety Harbor, Tampa Bay Beginner and Intermediate Pram Sailing Camp Ahoy, mates! Experience it for yourself as you learn the basics of sailing. This class provides you with hands-on sailing instruction and an outdoor classroom discussion. Students must possess adequate swimming skills. Don’t forget your towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen! Pack a snack and lots of water! Ages 10 and up. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Beginner dates: June 11-15, 1822, 25-29. Intermediate dates: July 2-6 (No camp 7/4). For residents, $155, and non-residents must purchase a seasonal recreation card.

Camp is held at the Safety Harbor Marina. Call (727) 724-1545 for more information or visit SafetyHarborRecreation.com.

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experience necessary! All equipment is provided. Campers must be able to swim. Ages 10 and up, Monday through Friday. Beginner camp: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13. ($135 for residents, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Safety Harbor Marina.) Intermediate camp: July 1620, July 23-27. ($190 for residents, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Rigsby Recreation Center.) Non-residents must purchase a seasonal recreation card. Call (727) 724-1545 for more information or visit SafetyHarborRecreation.com.

City of Safety Harbor, Tampa Bay Stand Up Paddle Board Camp SUP camp will be 100 percent flat-water experience. During camp you will be educated on all fundamentals including water safety, paddling techniques and board-handling. Campers must be able to swim. All equipment is provided. Ages 9 and up, 9 a.m.-12 p.m, $60 for a resident, $90 for a non-resident. Session A: Monday and Tuesday, July 2-3. Session B: Thursday and Friday, July 5-6. Camp is held at the Safety Harbor Marina. Call (727) 724-1545 for more information or visit SafetyHarborRecreation.com.

City of Safety Harbor, Tampa Bay Skim Board Camp Let’s go to the beach and learn the basics of skim boarding! Stay cool while skimming along various beach locations. Ages 10 and up, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $100 for a resident. Non-residents must purchase a seasonal recreation card.

Dates: June 11-14. Camp departs from John Wilson Park Gazebo.

Call (727) 724-1545 for more information or visit SafetyHarborRecreation.com.

City of Safety Harbor, Tampa Bay Fishing Camp Anglers will learn the how-to’s of fishing in this exciting outdoor camp including tying knots, catching, baiting, catch and release conservation, reading tides/weather and much more. Includes rod, reel, baits and tackle. Ages 7 and up, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $80 for a resident. Non-residents must purchase a seasonal recreation card. Dates: June 11-14, June 18-21, June 2528. Camp is held at the Safety Harbor Marina. Call (727) 724-1545 for more information or visit SafetyHarborRecreation.com.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg Nationally recognized year-round Opti, Laser, and high school youth program. In cooperation with the city of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Sailing Center. New classes for 2012; board sports 1.0/2.0, MORE Harbor Mice 1.0 classes, Harbor Mice 2.0, Opti 1.0/2.0, 420 1.0/2.0 and junior racing classes! 1.0 classes are $200 and 2.0 classes are $225. Classes are 2 weeks long and run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Fun is included! Youth programs information: www.spyc.org, or email coaches@spyc.org Eckerd College–Waterfront Program, St. Petersburg The Eckerd College Waterfront Program, one of the largest collegiate programs in the United States, offers instruction in exploring water sports, sailing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, saltwater fishing, and exploring marine life for students of various ages at various levels. Call (727) 864-8288 or visit website www. eckerd.edu/waterfront/watersportscamp/index.php Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport Boca Ciega Yacht Club announces the youth program for the summer of 2012. This year, the summer instructional program, where we teach the basics of sailing, will begin on Monday, June 18, and run approximately to Friday, July 6. The classes will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. There may be additional days added at the end of the scheduled classes for days that we can’t sail for weather reasons. Current information for the 2012Youth Sailing program for ages 8 to 18 is posted on the website. www.sailbcyc.org, or call (727) 345-5760.

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Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing, Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay Summer youth sailing programs for ages 7 to 17 at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels are offered for $250 per week.

Discounts available for multiple students and multiple weeks. Some free tuitions are available. All classes are conducted by US SAILINGcertified instructors. Tampa Sailing Squadron, 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach. Visit the website www.tssyouthsailing.org, or call Pat Austin (813) 645-2262.

FLORIDA PANHANDLE: Apalachicola to Pensacola Emerald Coast Sailing Association, Fort Walton Beach ECSA is a non-profit community sailing organization with a 501C3 rating. We give beginning and intermediate sailing lessons in the summer to kids ages 8-18. We also sponsor three high school sailing teams and offer young sailors in the Panhandle financial grants to help cover expenses at National Regattas. Starting dates for this summer’s classes are June 4, June 18, and July 9. Contact (850) 862-7276, or www.ecsasailing.com/default.html Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola The club offers summer sailing instructions for all interested local area youths. Membership required for participation in the junior summer sailing program for ages 7 and up. For more information, contact sailing director Capt. Stephen Wagner at (850) 433-8804 ext. 111, or sailingdirector@pyc.gccoxmail.com, or www.pensacolayachtclub.org.

Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and Key Sailing will be holding a junior sailing camp Aug. 6-10. The $200 fee for the week includes training materials. 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 (850) 982-3667, or e-mail Annegeisel17@att.net. Registration forms may be obtained from the PBYC web page at www.pensacolabeach-yc.org.

St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club, Panama City This club offers an excellent summer sailing program for juniors (ages 5-18). The morning session is for ages 5- 10, and runs from 8 a.m. to noon. The afternoon session is for 11 and up, and runs from 1 to 5 p.m. The program is designed to accommodate all interests and skill levels. The goal is to teach safety, sailing, and have fun on the water. A variety of boats is being used, including Optis, Sunfish, C420s, and Flying Scots. Requirements for enrollment: Ability to pass the swim test. More advanced classes are offered as well. For more information, contact Naomi Van den Bergh at stabyc@live.com, or call (850)769-2453. This club also has a year-round program and a junior sailing team. www.stabyc.com.

ALABAMA Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope 2012 Summer Sail Camp is back! Offering 5 Sessions starting the end of May for sailors ages 7-18. Half-day sessions for “Beach Mice.” Regular sessions are from 9-4 p.m. All forms available at www.fairhopeyachtclub.com, or contact Brenda Adams at rhumbline1@att.net.

Mobile Yacht Club, Mobile The Mobile Bay Sailing School has established its schedule for 2012 and will offer 8 one-week training sessions with first session beginning June 4 and last session beginning July 30. The program offers classes in Optimist and 420 class sailboats for beginner and expeNews & Views for Southern Sailors

Photo by Jin Dietrich rienced sailors and provides opportunities for advanced students to race both classes of boats in local regattas. The classes are held at the Mobile Yacht Club Facilities. The instructors are experienced US SAILING-certified sailors, and the facilities at Mobile Yacht Club are safe and child-friendly. Classes are one week, all-day sessions starting Monday and ending Friday. Parents may choose to enroll students in half-day sessions if they prefer. For more information on this exciting program, go to www.mobilebaysailingschool.com, or e-mail info@mobilebaysailingschool.com, or call (251) 709-4102.

LOUISIANA Pontchartrain Yacht Club Junior Sailing, Mandeville Sailing camp: $350 for members and $450 for non-members, per session. Contact Kaia at office@pontyc.org, or (985) 626-3192. Go to www.pontyc.org for registration forms. Session 1: Monday 6/4Friday 6/15; Session 2: Monday 6/18-Friday 6/29; Session 3: Monday 7/9-Friday 7/20; Session 4: Monday 7/23-Friday 8/3.

Shreveport Yacht Club Junior Program, Shreveport Summer programs in 2011, but no information available by press date for 2012. Go to their website or call for more information. www.shreveyacht.com.

Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Summer Sailing Camp 2012 promises to be the best yet!

Start making your plans for your kids to Sail at SYC this summer.

Camp begins June 4. Four two-week sessions are available. Camp will be Monday-Friday this summer and will run 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Learn to sail” and “learn to race” curriculums are available in Optimist Dinghy (ages 8-12), Flying Scots (ages 8-15), 420s (ages 12-15), and Sunfish (NEW THIS YEAR!) (ages 10-15).

Registration will open online Sunday, March 11. There is limited space available in each class, so register early as classes will fill up.

Contact Jodi, SYC sailing director, at jodi@southernyachtclub.org for more information.

TEXAS Houston Yacht Club, Houston HYC has a robust youth program that offers activities for all interests. The mission of the youth program, also known as The Ragnots, is to develop knowledgeable young sailors while instilling in them the love for the sport of sailing that will serve as a foundation for the future of our club and our sport. To learn more about the programs, go to www.houstonyachtclub.com.

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The Viper 640 fleet from 2010 race week heading upwind with the iconic Ravenel Bridge, which runs over the Cooper River, in the background. Photo by Priscilla Parker.

Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week – Rockin’ the Regatta World, April 19-22

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t’s barely St. Patrick’s Day, but already sailors across the continental United States are eagerly anticipating a lateApril event that has rapidly evolved to become the country’s largest competition for trailerable keelboats and one of the most popular fixtures on the sport’s calendar. Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week (April 19-22) may be a homegrown affair—and only in its 16th year—but it has quickly attained stature as a must-do regatta.

Steady growth in recent years has become a hallmark of this regatta (120 entries in 2008; 162 in 2009; 180 in 2010, and 234 in 2011). That the vast majority of those increasing entries are out-of-town sailors (roughly 80 percent) shouldn’t surprise most readers. It’s springtime in Charleston, after all—the city that last fall was deemed the No. 1 destination in the United States by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. And this time of year, the weather is mild (characteristically in the mid 70s), the winds are reliable, and the hospitality is always—well—Southern. Enough said.

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answers. Hard-core racers tend to mention the high level of competition. Veteran mariners say they relish the challenge of Charleston’s always-tricky tides. And less ardent competitors say they enjoy competing among and hobnobbing with the growing crowd of professional sailors who participate. In the smaller one-design fleets, competitors generally offer praise about the venue, specifically the well-protected racecourses lying just minutes under sail from the dock.

In some regards, what distinguishes this event can be conveyed in numbers. There’s 224, which is the number of entries that had registered by the first week in March. With over a month to go before the mid-April registration deadline, the organizers are confident that they’ll surpass last year’s turnout. And there’s $1.5-million, which is the calculated economic impact that this regatta had on the Charleston region in 2011. Then there’s 2.5 million—the number of media impressions tabulated from that same year. These metrics hardly resonate when compared with higher profile competitions such as the America’s Cup or the Volvo Ocean Race, but for a smaller-market venue, they’re quite impressive.

Another big number characterizing this regatta, explains Randy Draftz, the event’s director, is the amount of Gosling’s Rum consumed during the four days of activity.

“We claim it’s the most at any regatta in the U.S. I’m not at liberty to offer a precise figure, but considering that we stage four big parties with roughly 2,500 attendees at each, and the rum flows freely for two hours during each of those, I think the volume poured substantiates our claim. Of course, it goes without saying that we’re really appreciative to have Gosling’s Rum as one of our event sponsors.”

Draftz has been involved with this regatta for almost a decade, and has served as regatta director for the past four editions. Like so many of the folks who work with him on the event’s steering committee, he comes from a strong background in competitive sailing. For 2012, he and his felwww.southwindsmagazine.com

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One of the most striking entries this year is sure to be Rob and Sandy Butler’s new McConaghy 38, Carbonado (file photo shown here of another McConaghy 38). This minimalist, all-carbon machine carries almost 2,670 square feet of sail area downwind.

Photo courtesy McConaghy Boats.

Melges 20s coming upwind with the Holy City in the background. Photo by Meredith Block, courtesy Sperry Topsider Charleston Race Week.

low organizers are taking their usual approach to planning—they’re not resting on past successes.

We’re refining a number of things this year,” he explains. Among them are two new launching and hauling sites. Draftz estimates that roughly 50 or more boats can be launched and hauled via crane at a temporary facility that the committee has organized right in downtown Charleston. He adds that all of the J/22s will be launched and hauled at the James Island Yacht Club’s newly completed facility. Together, those two options will alleviate some of the pressure experienced at Charleston’s four other launch and haul facilities during previous editions.

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A further refinement will be the caliber of on-the-water race management. Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week’s organizers always gather the best race officers available, but this year they’ve assembled a superlative team. One of the principal race officers (PRO), Hank Stuart, is renowned in the field. He is an ISAF international race officer, a US SAILING national race officer, and has been the PRO at too many national and world championships to list here. Wayne Bretsch will be another PRO. He’s also a national race officer and a US SAILING senior judge who served as the PRO at the last two events to win the vaunted St. Petersburg Trophy (US SAILING’s ultimate award for the best run regatta of the year). They’ll be joined by PROs Hal Smith, Tommy Harken and David Searles, who have each served as PRO for national and North American championships regattas. Of course, all the PROs have raced competitively at impressively high levels. These folks will be supported on the water by equally experienced deputy race officers and a volunteer army of nearly 150 people in 30-plus different boats. Then, on shore, there are 100-plus more volunteers.

These tweaks represent the deliberate strategic approach that, over time, has led to growing notoriety for Sperry TopSider Charleston Race Week as a top-tier event. So, it’s not surprising that the regatta has begun to catch the eye of grand prix racing teams. This year, for the first time, there will be two TP 52s in attendance, along with George Sakellaris’ RP 72 Shockwave. That behemoth will likely turn a lot of heads among spectators and competitors alike (she draws more than 15 feet), but one of the most striking entries is sure to be Rob and Sandy Butler’s new McConaghy 38 Carbonado. This minimalist, all-carbon machine carries almost 2,670 square feet of sail area downwind.

Perhaps the surest sign of this event’s rising stature is the chance that the sport’s ultimate iconic emblem is likely to turn up at the regatta’s beachfront venue at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. That’s right, the America’s Cup itself. Rumor has it that the Cup is on its way. Want to find out? Well, you’ll just have to turn up in Charleston and see for yourself. If you do, chances are this regatta will win you over as it has so many others.

For more information, scores, photos and updates about Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, log on to www.charlestonraceweek.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

Escape From Hermit Island

By Joy Smith, in collaboration with Leslie Brow It’s the title that throws you off.

It sounds like a teen mystery novel about Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys. It is about an escape—but not how we normally think of an escape. It’s about how they did it and where that makes this a page-turner. A friend left this book at my house a few years ago, and I was told what it was about, but I never picked it up till recently. Then I read the first few pages and found it difficult to put it down. It’s far from a Nancy Drew story.

This is a story about two very experienced sailors—two American women—whose 34-foot sailboat sunk while visiting a small island in Papua, New Guinea. It was a pure accident; something that could happen to any of us—and if you’ve never come close to wrecking your boat, then you haven’t been boating much. How many people would have walked away from a boat that had sunk like this and gone home? Almost everyone, I bet. But not these women. They were determined to bring their boat back to life —and they persevered in conditions that would have humbled—and probably defeated—most people.

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ices and supplies we all take for granted, but they were also strangers in a strange land. Dealing with raising a boat out of the water in a remote spot was enough of a challenge, but perhaps not as much as dealing with the local people, some of whom were downright hostile. Some of the locals were friendly and fought to protect these two women from the hostile ones. I was held bound in suspense, even though I knew from the beginning that they survived. After all, they wrote the book, didn’t they?

This book is also a lesson about a segment of society in Papua, New Guinea. In some ways, it’s heartening, and in other ways, it’s frightening. If you were an anthropologist studying Papua, New Guinea, or if you just wanted to read about other peoples of the world, I would recommend this book.

If you want to learn a little about what can happen in remote parts of the world, you’ll learn something here. But you’ll wonder if you have the strength, determination and perseverance that these two women had. They came to our booth at the St. Pete boat show several years ago and talked to others at the booth, but I was out roaming the show and missed them. If they come back, I will not miss another opportunity to meet these two remarkable women.

Learn more about their story at www.bansheeboat.com. Available at various outlets. www.seaworthy.com, www.amazon.com.

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Matt Layden, in Sand Flea, an 8-foot sailing pram. Matt finished in Class 4 in 2008 with it. He also won the EC in 2003 with a boat of his own design called Paradox, finishing in 3 days and 9 hours. Matt is a yacht designer, but his passion is designing, building and sailing very small boats offshore. He would have gone offshore this year except for the strong south winds. George Carter, who lives on his sailboat in Cortez, FL, took these photos of Matt as he was trying to pass under the Cortez Bridge, which crosses the ICW about 25 miles south of the start. The wind was going straight up the ICW and Matt struggled to tack in the narrow spans under the bridge. After many attempts, he succeeded in a wide span near the eastern shore, and continued on his way down to the first checkpoint, taking first in the Ultra Marathon in Class 4, after 1 day and 4 hours.

Rough Conditions Challenge Contenders in the Everglades Challenge, St. Petersburg to Key Largo, March 3

By Ron Hoddinott (conditions as of press deadline of March 8) Cover: Hal Link sailing his Hobie 16, Tequila Sunrise, in the Everglades Challenge in 20-25 knots of wind in Tampa Bay, a few hours after the start from DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg. Hal pulled out near Longboat Pass because of difficult conditions after he sailed his Hobie in the Gulf for several hours. Photo by Steve Morrell.

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n the starting line at the East Beach at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg before dawn on March 3—a Saturday morning—one could feel the excitement in the 20-knot southerly onshore breeze. New sails were snapping in the winds as 75 competitors in three races and six classes were keyed up and apprehensive. Steve Issac, named “Chief” by the WaterTribe, marched up and down the beach after the singing of the national anthem and the roll call, letting everyone know that they did not have to start if they felt the conditions were too bad to be safe. A few competitors wisely considered the forecast for the next few days and dropped out.

For some, the race is indeed long. Eleven of the 75 are entered in the biannual Ultimate Florida Challenge, which circumnavigates Florida, covering 1200 miles including a 40-mile portage from the St. Mary’s to the Suwannee River.

For that race, there are five stages, with the first being the Everglades Challenge (EC). The Everglades Challenge covers over 300 miles with three checkpoints along the way between Fort De Soto and the finish in Key Largo. The third race, advertised as being for the “weekend warrior,” is the Ultra Marathon, which is run concurrent with the other two races but ends at checkpoint one at Placida near Boca Grande—about 68 miles down Florida’s west coast.

Competitors either go down Florida’s ICW and inland waterways as far as possible down the west coast, or they head out into the Gulf. All three challenges are hosted by the WaterTribe (www.watertribe.com).

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At dawn the first racers waded into the surf, entered their kayaks and canoes, and began the long paddle to checkpoint one. It was 7 a.m. One by one the sailboats pushed their boats down the beach to the water. Most took a starboard tack toward the Skyway Bridge to gain sea room to begin the long hard beat south. Smallest boat in the race was a small-decked pram designed, built and sailed by Matt Layden, tribal-named “Wizard” (WaterTribers all have WaterTribe names) for his uncanny ability to show up when you would least expect him. Matt would eventually win the Ultra Marathon. Phil Garland of Pine Island was sailing a Sunfish, and led the Ultra Marathon’s class four all day Saturday before dropping out. This year, 19 multihulls were entered. Jamie Livingston and Kenny Pierce sailed their record-setting Tornado Cat. Randy Smyth was sailing Sizzor, his self-designed and super swift 21-foot trimaran.

Guy DeBoer sailed a Hobie 18 Magnum. There were Hobie 16s, a Windrider 17, a Sailbird trimaran and a fast-looking Prindle 19, sailed by Robert Wetmore and Joe Frohock.

Almost unnoticed among the larger multihulls was a gaggle of Hobie Adventure Islands. These small innovative trimarans feature a roller furling sail and Hobie Mirage Drives. These “flippers,” as they’re sometimes referred to, power the boat by way of pedals when needed. They now come in one-man and two-man (the Tandem Island) versions. All together, there were eight in the EC and Ultimate Florida Challenge.

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Phil Garland of Pine Island, FL, sailing in Tampa Bay on his Sunfish a couple hours after the 7 a.m. start on March 3. Phil is the Former vice president of Hull Spars of Bristol, RI. Photo by Steve Morrell.

Matt Layden’s 8-foot pram to a 28-foot class E scow!

Notable entries were Doug Cameron’s Core Sound 20, Bill Fite’s SeaPearl 21, Gary Blankenship’s 20-foot Michalak lugrigged yawl, a veteran of many Everglades Challenges, two Core Sound 17s, and two Norseboat 17s. A very special Puddle Duck Racer, specially built for the EC, was sailed by Scott Widmier. Scott’s bright yellow brick performed much better than some expected. Back for another class four win in the EC was the 19-foot Lightning of Per Lorentzen and Tom Dyll.

Class three boats are sailing canoes and kayaks both with and without outriggers, called “amas” by the initiated.

Featured in this class was Meade Gougeon’s beautiful Woodwind, a 15-foot decked sailing canoe without any outriggers, made of strip planks, Kevlar, and of course, West System Epoxy (Meade is one of the founding brothers of the West System). Class one and two are sleek sea kayaks and decked sea canoes, several of them bearing the Kruger brand from Irons, MI. Although the kayaks and canoes took off in a southeast direction after the start, the sailing craft headed northeast for the Skyway Bridge and then tacked south. We could make out the rooster tails of the faster competitors, as the Tornado 20, Randy Smyth’s tri, and Guy deBoers’ Hobie 18 Magnum tacked and screeched south. Behind them, the monohulled sailboats tacked over and sorted themselves out. Most headed for the entrance to the Intracoastal Waterway south of Tampa Bay known as “The Bulkhead.” A few of the more powerful sailors headed toward Passage Key and the open Gulf.

With the boats out of sight, spectators headed home to their computers to follow their favorites on the WaterTribe website’s tracking map, since all boats are now tracked by GPS and mapped onto the Internet. Last year, there was so much interest in the event that the “spectators” crashed the server, but this year, things ran much smoother. Some say that watching a sailboat race is like watching turtles crawl, 50

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but many of us wanted to see how Scott Widmier’s PDR would fare in the strong winds and seas. We followed the progress of local favorite Bill Fite in his SeaPearl 21, Moonshadow. Unfortunately, this year Bill tore his new mainsail on a marker south of the Anna Maria Bridge, and was forced to withdraw. This became the mantra of the first day as racer after racer fell to the ravages of Tampa Bay, and the relentless winds.

Offshore, the early leaders were the Tornado 20 of Jamie Livingston and the Hobie 18 Magnum of Guy deBoer. They were being chased by the Prindle 19, and not far behind them was the Lightning 19, being well-sailed by Per Lorentzen, the only class four sailboat to challenge the rough and windy Gulf on day one. Randy Smyth on his tri was out there in the Gulf as well, but later ran into problems down the coast, when he experienced a rigging failure and broke an ama as he made a landing on a beach. But true to the real spirit of the event, Randy repaired all damage and continued on, eventually catching everyone but the Tornado 20 and Guy’s Hobie 18.

In the ICW, boats were experiencing different but still challenging conditions. They had to deal with weekend powerboat traffic, bridge tenders who refused to open bridges, markers that came up out of nowhere, and shoals that reached up and grabbed their hulls. Some boats made stops on Egmont Key or Anna Maria Island, even before getting to the ICW, just to bail and catch their breath. Scott Widmier, in the PDR, was plugging along, slow but steady, like the tortoise. By Sunday evening, almost half of the competitors had dropped out of their races. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron became a refuge for the competitors in the ICW. They kindly allowed the exhausted sailors to bunk down on their lawn. Per Lorentzen’s Lightning broke its rudder off of Captiva Island after leading class four for two days and had to retire. Meade Gougeon’s 15-foot sailing canoe, Woodwind, sailed valiantly into checkpoint one at Placida in two days and nine hours, and then decided that the forecast for the week would be too much for his little canoe to overcome.

Randy Smythe on his custom trimaran Sizzor. Here, Randy is photographed just outside Anna Maria Island on the south side of Tampa Bay as he heads out into the Gulf for the trek south in winds that were 20-25 knots. He later ran into problems down the coast, when he experienced a rigging failure and broke an ama. He repaired all damage and continued on, but ran into another problem three miles from the finish when he capsized in Florida Bay. Photo by Steve Morrell.

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The Prindle 19 of Robert Wetmore and Joe Frohock was almost keeping up with the leaders in the Gulf until an untimely capsize ended their first attempt in the EC. Doug Cameron’s Core Sound 20 was leading class four near Middle Cape Sable, when a sudden 40-knot gust knocked her down breaking the main mast. Doug and Michael righted the boat and sailed the jury-rigged boat to the beach. Also sadly, Scott Widmier capsized in his Puddle Duck Racer off of Naples in the Gulf, and had to withdraw after an amazing performance for the tiny craft.

As this is being written for deadline, survivors of the wildest EC in memory include Jamie Livingston’s Tornado 20, who finished the race in 2 days, 7 hours, and 42 minutes, and Guy deBoer, whose Hobie 18 Magnum completed the EC in 3 days, 5 hours and 38 minutes. Just before press time, Randy Smyth’s trimaran was within 4 miles of the finish line in Key Largo, and was knocked down by a 40knot gust. Randy was attempting to right the boat when a marine patrol boat with flashing lights showed up to help.

Another boater—a Good Samaritan who came to help— managed to run over much of his mostly submerged equipment, destroying key parts. He is probably out of the race, but the 1200-mile Ultimate Florida Challenge is a long race, and those who have competed with Randy Smyth never count him out.

The weather conditions in Florida Bay, between checkpoint three, Flamingo in the Everglades National Park, and the finish line in Key Largo are just horrendous as we go to press. Thirty knots of sustained winds with gusts over 40 knots were being recorded in Key Largo. To get across the shallow waters of Florida Bay to Key Largo, there are several routes, but the mud flats in the way of the most direct line make it almost impossible to traverse in these conditions.

The wind just blows all the water off the flats. Last year, a competitor who was doing well got slightly off course and was stranded on the mud flats for a week! No one could get to him to tow him off. The other way to get to Key Largo is called “the southern route” by WaterTribers. This route basi-

Scott Widmier’s Puddle Duck Racer (PDR), which he designed and built for the Everglades Challenge, is no typical PDR, as one can see from the gear and layout of this 8-foot boat. Scott, whose tribal name is “Plumbcrazy,” had to pull out because of conditions, but sailed on for one day and 19 hours—an incredible feat for a PDR. For more information on PDRs, see the March issue of SOUTHWINDS (available online).Photo by Ron Hoddinott.

cally dives south to the yacht channel to Long Key and then heads northeast to the finish in Key Largo.

On Wednesday night, March 7, the Flamingo ranger station was a WaterTribe convention with competitors coming in from both the Whitewater Bay and Florida Bay sides.

Tribers in kayaks and canoes sometimes use the inside route to earn a coveted Alligator Tooth for going inside. As of press deadline, even with the strong winds, Paul Kral, tribal-named “Dogs Life,” in a Hobie Adventure Island is most of the way across the flats following the narrow channels that are poorly marked by stakes in the mud. Following right behind are Josh Morgan, “Tide Traveler,” also in a Hobie Adventure Island. Behind Josh are Ardie Olson and Charles Wolfe in sea kayaks, Bob and Janet Bradford, Everett Crozier, Dick Ulbrich, Dave Sloan and Toby Nipper in a modified Hawaiian outrigger canoe with full spray skirt. Wayne Albert in a sea kayak is slightly behind the pack heading across the flats. Both Wayne and Ardie Olson are entered in the Ultimate Florida Challenge.

Heading south to take the southern route around the flats are two very different vessels.

Gary Blankenship’s Oracle is a Michalak lugrigged yawl and a veteran of these events. Just leaving Flamingo is a trimaran that was still being finished on the starting line on Saturday and didn’t even leave the beach on Saturday.

Alan and Dawn Stewart, a mother and son team from North Carolina, have made up lots of time on the other challengers in the Ultimate Florida Challenge in their swift trimaran, and are heading south around the flats of Florida Bay. The awards ceremony at the Bay Cove Motel on Key Largo on Saturday, March 10, will Meade Gougeon, founder of West System Epoxy, on his 15-foot sailing canoe. be full of survivors. It is a victory just to finish Meade was sailing in the Everglades Challenge. He made it to the first checkpoint, where he withdrew. Meade lives in Michigan in the summer and in the Tampa Bay the Everglades Challenge, especially this year, area in winter. Here, he was photographed on March 3 on the ICW in Cortez, FL, which will go down as one of the toughest in the history of the WaterTribe event. about 25 miles south of the start. Photo by George Carter.

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Over 21,000 people attended this year’s show—a substantial increase over the 16,000 that attended in 2011. The “Chamber-of-Commerceperfect” weather helped.

Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show, Feb. 16-20 Sailors Return in Larger Numbers

By Roy Laughlin

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fter four years of soft show participation, sailors and cruisers returned to the Miami Boat Show’s Strictly Sail portion in larger numbers and with more enthusiasm for the sport (and willingness to spend) than we’ve seen since 2007.

People came to buy boats, gear for boats, and to catch up with what’s new in sailing that they might have missed during recent years of financial turmoil.

Multihulls Cruising multihulls now dominate the Miami Boat Show, at least in terms of marketing and perception. By title if not fact, it is one of the largest multihull boat shows in the world. This year, no less than 30 multihulls were on display.

The multihulls displayed in Miami strongly favor cruising.

Only the F24 could be considered a racing boat of the go-fast variety. The remaining multihulls were all larger than 30 feet, the threshold for comfortable cruising boats.

Monohulls The monohull boats on display were dominated by three production boatbuilders: Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Catalina—with the size of the display in that order. All had new models or upgrades of existing ones. Hunter had its electric-powered Hunter 36, its sailboat with an electric engine, in the Discover Sailing Program, the program that gives a short cruise to show attendees. The electric 36’s engine, made by Elco, the company which has put electric engines in U.S. submarines for decades, has the reputation for being simpler and more reliable than others on the market. Hunter offers electric propulsion systems in its 27-, 33-, and 36-foot sailboats. Hunter introduced its e-33 at this show—the e referring to extended transom, another innovation Hunter introduced in the past couple of years.

Beneteau, on the other hand, moved its boat show exhibit toward larger blue water cruising monohulls. They were, with the Sense present, the largest monohull exhibit in terms of area. Catalina moved its exhibit to the first position on Dock C, and had a healthy spectrum of its sailboats from day sailers to blue water cruisers. Jeanneau introduced its 52 April 2012

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new Jeanneau 509, not to be outdone by any other exhibitor showing large blue water sailboats.

Bavaria sailboats debuted the U.S. market in Annapolis last October. One model was on display in Miami. Bavaria is a monohull possessing midrange accommodations that is still built to sail.

Innovations, Brokerage Boats and Small Sailboats Given the recent years’ economic turmoil, 2012 was not the year for revolutionary innovation in sailboats. Subtle changes in production sailboats have been incremental and evolutionary. Major builders have made modifications in their interior designs, hulls and outfitting as improvements are deemed appropriate. Leopard Catamaran’s head of marketing explained that production multihull builders don’t necessarily make a multihull one at a time from a single set of molds. They have the staff and ability to continuously retool in a persistent cycle of incremental changes between introduction of new models. Many of the models at the show were the same name as in prior years, but this year, the boat had changes introduced that buyers might see as sufficient improvements to lead to purchase.

Strictly Sail has, in the past few years, seen inclusion of brokerage boats in the large sailing yacht category—60 feet and over. Miami is a venue that attracts buyers for $1-million plus yachts, but it’s nice that the show gives us plebeians a chance to see these sailboats up close.

Having characterized the Miami Show as a multihull show, it is important to be fair about how misleading a marketing phrase may be: Forty-five monohulls were at the show, compared to 30 multihulls. It was the monohull builders and dealers who had the complete spectrum of sailboat sizes, as a group. Dinghies and day sailers were on dry land north of the main exhibit’s tent. Others in the 20-foot range were in the water with the cruising monohulls. No beach cats or similar trailerable multihulls were on display this year (with the exception of the Farrier trimaran in the water at Strictly Sail).

Hobie was at the main show at the Convention Center.

Strictly Sail Miami is a good place to see and buy sailboats www.southwindsmagazine.com

Cruising multihulls now dominate the Miami Boat Show, at least in terms of marketing and perception. By title if not fact, it is one of the largest multihull boat shows in the world. This year, no less than 30 multihulls were on display.

with one hull or two in almost any size or price range.

Seminars Strictly Sail has hosted seminars for many years. This year, Kevin Murphy, Strictly Sail Miami show manager, asked noted blue water cruiser and author Jimmy Cornell to give an all-day seminar that included discussion on how climate change has changed traditional cruising routes and seasons. This topic drew heavily on Cornell’s recent book, Cornell’s Ocean Atlas, an updated re-analysis of global weather observations. The all-day seminar, held on a party boat moored on the bulkhead east of the main exhibition tent, included a catered meal. It was one of the few “extra cost” events at Strictly Sail. Although not sold out, attendance was satisfactory, according to Murphy. Next year, a similar seminar package will be offered, featuring noted cruisers and writers John and Amanda Neal.

New Gear New gear is also on an evolutionary track, if offerings at the show are an accurate indicator. LED lighting continues to grow as a category of product offerings. Battery technology is close behind lighting as electrical systems on boats become increasingly sophisticated and with larger capacity to support both propulsion and electronic appliances on board. Vendors are still in the mood to offer special inducements to buy. The economy is better but still not great.

Two new exhibitors at Strictly Sail are worth special mention this year. WindAlert is an on-line wind and weather information provider. WindAlert’s data presentation and extensive reporting stations across the world are what set it apart from similar weather reporting and prediction services. In one panel, for an observation station selected by the user, WindAlert presents observations and wind measurements for the prior 12 hours (or more) and predictions for the next 24-36 hours, updated every 30 minutes. Other weather observations such as temperature, cloudiness, and rain are also shown in a lower panel. The significance of the data is intuitively obvious. During the show, the service accurately predicted the passage of a cold front, including timing of the wind change and the prediction of very limited rainfall. It was both useful and impressive. WindAlert is available for both desktop and mobile devices. For mobile devices, the service is more mature for iPads and iPhones.

The WindAlert app works as well on any Android device as it does on Apple products. It is primarily in Android widgets for different Android versions that WindAlert differences occur in comparison with the iOS machines, and WindAlert developers are closing the gap among the different platforms. This service is so valuable because it presents a prediction of a change in weather, including wind, its magnitude and, most usefully, its time frame. Kool. Really

Kool. www.windalert.com.

Dry Corporation of Wilmington, NC, offered on-water protection solutions for cell phones and tablet PCs. It is a vacuum-sealed plastic bag to hold the electronics. The plastic is strong enough to protect the device inside, large enough to hold any on the market today, (several sizes available) and with a separate water-resistant microphone jack built in. A vacuum attachment evacuates the air, and then the plastic “adheres” to the enclosed device so that the touch screen works as expected. The tablet PC bag even has a shoulder strap to make carrying easier. This could become the carrying case routinely used off the boat.

Discover Sailing “Discover Sailing was a real success this year,” said Murphy.

Every available boat was filled the entire five days of the show. This year, the program included three options: a short ride on a sailboat, perhaps 30 minutes; a 90-minute sail featuring a lesson; or a three-hour sail to teach a more comprehensive technique. All were under the supervision of an ASA-certified sailing instructor. Discover Sailing has been part of the show for several years. Interest at this level, we can hope, reflects a new or renewed interest in sailing—and the weather this year cooperated completely to get people off the pier and into the Discover Sailing boats.

Attendance this year was heavy and steady each day, no doubt partly due to the “Chamber-of-Commerce-perfect” weather. Over 21,000 people attended, a substantial increase over recent years. Such a large increase over the estimated 16,000 who attended last year has to reflect a substantial renewed interest in sailing. Strictly Sail Miami had something for everyone this year, it seems. It was a good show.

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RACING SOUTHERN REGIONAL RACING

Changes Announced for Regata al Sol, Pensacola to Mexico

Table of Contents News and Events Upcoming Regional Regattas Regional Racing (Race Reports, Club Racing, Upcoming Regattas, Regional Race Calendars) Southeast Coast (NC, SC, GA) East Florida Southeast Florida Florida Keys West Florida Northern Gulf Coast (Florida Panhandle, AL, MS, LA, TX)

By Julie B. Connerley

NEWS

Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Miami 14-Day Festival, May 6-20 The Volvo Ocean Race will hold a festival in Miami during its stopover in Miami. Go to “Short Tacks” for more information on this festival.

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The 27th Regata al Sol, sponsored by Southern Yacht Club, Pensacola Yacht Club and Club de Yates Isla de Mujeres, is set to leave Pensacola Bay May 9-10. The regatta is held every other year. This year, changes in classes, communications, and a new honor herald this year’s “oldest sporting competition between the United States and Mexico.”

Besides the Racing and Cruising divisions, a new Adventure division and Mini-Class are hoping to expand participation. The Adventure class permits sailors the option to sail to Isla Mujeres “on their own” yet enjoy the hospitality of the island’s people and the regatta experience.

Additionally, the race committee will attempt to break the Cruising division by boat types as opposed to simply PHRF ratings. The scoring formulas have also been refined.

Taking a cue from the Island Goats Sailing Society for sailors with 25 or more Chicago-Mac races, the inaugural class of the Regata al Sol Villista Society will honor sailors and race committee members with ten or more Regata al Sols under their keels. A dozen applicants have lined up already.

The word Villista (pronounced vee-yee-sta) comes from Pancho Villa’s army and honors Isla Mujeres’ host, Enrique Lima. All those accepted into membership in 2012 will be recognized during the trophy presentation.

Guy Brierre, SYC Regatta co-chair, announced that the tracking website used during the last two regattas is no longer providing race mapping. “Options were reviewed and we have decided to use Kattack,” said Brierre.

Kattack has been used by the Gulf Yachting Association for several large regattas, “and they do a good job.”

PYC’s Ham Radio Club has been invited to assist the race committee by providing an additional communications link for those with a single sideband licensed ham operator on board their vessels. W4PYC is the call sign. “Additional information will be provided to race participants at the skippers’ meeting,” said John Sheehan, PYC Ham Radio Club chair.

To date, 15 vessels have registered, with two more in the works. “Our numbers are up 10 percent over the last Regata al Sol,” said Brierre.

Returning competitors include 2010’s record winner, Stephen Murray, Jr. whose TP52, Decision, bested the competition in the Racing division with a winning time of 59:21:19. He will be attempting to improve that score with his newest Decision, a recently launched Carkeek 40 that Murray has been tuning up in Caribbean regattas.

Pensacola Yacht Club’s Jim Oyler, a veteran of many Mexico races, won 2010’s Non-Spinnaker Cruising division and Cruising division overall in Parlay, a Beneteau 49. Steve Montagnet’s Beneteau 45, Fidelis II, sailing out of Pass Christian YC, won Spinnaker Cruising division. Both are expected to reclaim those titles.

For more information, visit the regatta website, www.regataalsol.org. www.southwindsmagazine.com

TRAINING

Leiter Spring Girls Youth Racing Clinic, New Orleans, LA, April 27-29 A free racing clinic for girls ages 13-18 wanting to improve their sailing skills prior to participation in regional and national events. Coaches Mitch Hall on the C420s and Brett Davis on Lasers. Held at the Southern Yacht Club. As there are a limited number of spots available in the clinic, selection will be based on demonstrated enthusiasm and participation in sailing activities. There is no fee for the clinic, yet participants must provide their own transportation to and from New Orleans, and Laser sailors must bring their own sails and blades. Participants will be transported to and from the airport by club volunteers. Housing will be provided. A damage deposit for borrowed boats will be required from each skipper. For more information, contact Leslie Higgins at Clercc@aol.com or (504) 439-9651.

UPCOMING REGIONAL REGATTAS

17th Charleston Race Week, Charleston, SC, April 19-22 For a more complete pre-regatta write-up on this event, go to Carolina Sailing on page 46.

Charleston Race Week is an annual premiere One-Design, PHRF, and IRC regatta for racing sailboats 22-70 feet in length. This regatta has grown to be one of the most wellknown and popular regattas on the East Coast. In its first few years, it attracted only about 50 local boats. This year, about 250 boats are expected from all over the U.S., plus several from Europe. It is now sponsored by Sperry Top-Sider and officially called Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week. The official race organizing authority is the Charleston Ocean Racing Association.

Go to www.charlestonraceweek.com for information.

44th Regata del Sol al Sol Gears Up With 26 Entries for the 2012 Race, St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 27 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—the race, from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico— will be setting out for Mexico on April 27. There is a 50-boat limit. As of press date in early March, the entry list is up to 26 boats with two entries from Mexico. There is still time for boats to get prepared and turn their entry in by April 7, which is the final entry deadline. (See the section called Fees in Notice of Race.) Organizers are hoping to break the record of 43 entries this year. Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington, the chairperson, can be contacted through the website at www.regatadelsolalsol.org (click on News & Views for Southern Sailors

Chairperson@regatadelsolalsol.org on the home page, or in the Notice of Race).

The “Island Activities” committee has lined up some very interesting extracurricular activities, which will include the ever popular Golf Cart Poker Run, miscellaneous parties, and the USA vs Mexico basketball game.

Check the website often for updates.

Anyone interested in joining in the fun on the island, but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly to Cancun. Then, it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride, to Isla Mujeres. In order to keep tract of the boats and others coming to the island, people can get their regatta hotel reservations and ground transportation through the website using the “special” reservation logos that will soon appear on the website.

There will be a special announcement when this occurs.

There is a secure website page for online entries, or mail the entry in (address available on the website). The regatta also now has a Facebook page. For more information, go to the website.

Atlantic Cup Race from Charleston, SC, to Newport, RI, May 11 The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing is a dedicated professional Class 40 race held annually in the U.S. with a focus on running an environmentally responsible event. The race starts Friday, May 11, in Charleston, SC. From there, boats race a 648-nautical mile off-shore leg double-handed to New York City. After a brief stopover, competitors start the coastal leg of the race, which takes competitors along the same course as the 2011 race: 260 nautical miles, south out of New York to a turning mark off the New Jersey coast before heading north to Newport. Once in Newport, competitors will race a two-day, inshore series with a crew of six. The combined overall winner of both stages will be the Atlantic Cup Champion. The prize purse will be $30,000, making it again one of the largest purses for sailing in the United States. www.AtlanticCup.org.

Gulfstreamer Race, Daytona, FL to Charleston, SC, May 25 The 215-mile, biennial dash north from Daytona Beach, FL, to Charleston, SC, bills itself as “a race too intense to hold every year.” Now in its 8th edition, the Gulfstreamer Race is

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RACING open to mono and multihulls 30 feet or longer, with auxiliary power. It’s actually a race within a race, as the first 10.6mile leg is scored as the Gulfstreamer Sprint. (That portion is open to smaller boats.)

The action characteristically starts with a Thursday evening rum party at the Halifax River Yacht Club before the starting gun sounds the following day. It winds up with a festive finale at the Charleston Yacht Club. This year, a corporate partner, OnDeck Charleston, is making the event available to the broader public by offering full-boat charters or single berth slots for interested parties. Go to thegulfstreamer.com for NOR and entry forms, or contact the Halifax River Yacht Club. www.hryc.com.

REGIONAL RACING NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE 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, e-mail editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Send the information. DO NOT just send a link. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Contact information for the sailing organizations listed here are listed in the southern yacht club directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact the club for dates and information.

Individual club races are not listed here. We will list your club races only if they happen on a regular schedule.

Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC = Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.

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Gulfstreamer Race, Daytona, FL to Charleston, SC, May 25 See “Upcoming Regional Regattas” at the beginning of the racing section.

Southeast Coast Race Calendar APRIL South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) Mar 31-April 1 Springboard Regatta. Dinghies.

Western Carolina SC (SC).

5-8 Spring Fever Regatta. Catamarans. EMSA 5-8 Easter Regatta. J/24s. Carolina SC (SC) 6-7 Easter Regatta. Scows. Carolina YC (SC) 6-7 D-12 Laser #1. Carolina YC (SC) 14-15 Highlander Midwinters. Highlanders. Lake Norman YC (NC) 14 Lake Murray Youth Challenge. Lake Murray SC (SC) 14 MC Invitational. MC Scows. Lake Murray SC (SC) 21-22 SAYRA Laser/Sunfish. Lake Norman YC (NC) 21 Jean Ribaut Cup. PHRF. Beaufort Yacht & SC (SC) 21-22 Bare What You Dare. Catamarans. Keowee SC (SC) 28 Harbour Town Cup. PHRF. YC of Hilton Head (SC) 28 Rocket Regatta. PHRF. Cape Fear YC (NC) Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina.

See club website for local club race schedule 19-22 Charleston Race Week.

Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC. See club website for local club race schedule 30-May 1 ECB Cup Race - ICRC. New Bern Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GA See club website for local club race schedule 30-April 1 Dogwood Regatta. Atlanta Inland SC 14 Masters - Skippers over age 50. University YC. 14-15 MC Scow Rebel Rouser Regatta. Lake Lanier SC 28 Celtic Crossing. Barefoot SC. Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club race schedule 2012 Calendar not posted as of press date

Upcoming Regattas Beaufort Race Week, Beaufort, SC April 1-5 The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC) and the Dataw Island Yacht Club (DIYC) are sponsoring the Beaufort Race Week April 15. PHRF racing for monohulls 20 feet and over, classic boats 15 feet and over and one-design dinghies. Racing will take place in the downtown Beaufort area, Port Royal Sound and the waters from Beaufort to Dataw Island. The Jean Ribaut Cup and Classic Boat Rally will be held as part of the Race Week. Docking is available at BYSC on a first-come basis at no charge and at a cost of $1 per foot at Dataw Marina.

Registration forms will be available on the BYSC website at http://byscnet.com, or from Roy Crocker at lcrocker@islc.net.

Docking is available at BYSC on a first-come basis at no charge and at a cost of $1 per foot at Dataw Marina.

17th Charleston Race Week, Charleston, SC, April 19-22.

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MAY South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) 5-6 Keowee Cup. Keowee SC (SC) 5-6 Great 48. Flying Scot. Lake Norman YC (NC) 5-6 McIntosh Cup. PHRF. Savannah YC (GA) 5-6 DDS&A. Harbor 20. South Carolina YC. 5-6 Cinco de Mayo Youth Regatta. Opti, 420s, Lasers.

Atlanta YC (GA) 5-6 Lightning Districts, James Island YC (SC) 19-20 Grits and Haggis Regatta. Flying Scot. Keowee SC (SC) 26-27 Castleberry Robertson. One-design. Atlanta YC (GA) 26-27 Dixie. Thistles. Atlanta YC (GA) Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina See club website for local club race schedule 5 Spring Ocean Race.

20 Femme Fatale 25 Gulfstreamer Race. Daytona to Charleston.

Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC See club website for local club race schedule www.southwindsmagazine.com

Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule 5-6 Multihull. Lake Lanier SC 19 PHRF Championship. Lake Lanier SC. 20 Women Skippers. Barefoot SC Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club race schedule 2012 Calendar not posted as of press date

Race Reports

Laser Masters Midwinters East at Melbourne Yacht Club, Melbourne, FL, Feb. 16-19

By Lynde Edwards and Page Proffitt

after just two races on Sunday; the much awaited wind was finally up! But that quickly turned to thank-yous and thoughts of cold drinks and hot dogs when the anemometer pushed past 30 with all the boats safely on the beach.

To sail in a Laser Masters event a competitor must be at least 35 years of age, but don’t think these sailors have slowed down. In fact the talent level was extremely high with national champions mixing it up with local legends.

First-place honors were taken by Doug Peckover from Carrollton, TX, second by Buzzy Heausler of Tampa, and third place went to John MacCausland from Cherry Hill, NJ. The sailor who came in last was the winner of a copy of Dick Tillman’s book on Laser sailing, presented by World and National Champion Dick Tillman himself, as he was one of the racers.

The weather may have been a challenge, but the food and organization certainly was not, with great meals and 40 able volunteers to make it all happen; breakfasts at the park, dinners at MYC, cold drinks and snacks in between. Cudos go to John and Nancy Fox (known as “Team Foxy”), and Dick and Linda Tillman for planning and running this great event, and, of course, the volunteers.

For complete results and pictures, go to www.melbourneyachtclub.com.

Upcoming Regattas

59th Annual Mount Dora Sailing Regatta, Mount Dora, FL, March 31 - April 1

Lasers at a start of the Laser Masters Midwinters East in Melbourne, FL in February. Photo by Ross Herbert

On Feb. 16-19, the Melbourne Yacht Club hosted the Laser Masters Midwinters East Regatta at Ballard Park in Melbourne, FL. Despite the approaching cold front, 57 competitors from around the United States., Norway, Denmark, France, and Canada gathered to battle it out in Lasers on the Indian River. The conditions were challenging at best—and eventually difficult when the cold front stalled and then backed up, resulting in very light air—and then formed again to provide too much wind on Sunday. The very experienced race committee, led by John Fox and Pat Lambert, were determined to provide a good race experience and managed to get in two good races each day. There was disappointment initially when the competitors were sent in News & Views for Southern Sailors

The 59th Annual Regatta is open to all classes from Opti to Sunfish to Hobie to Wayfarer to Catalinas and Mutineers. Organizers hope to have up to seven races, weather permitting. Four boats will be required for a design class. Mount Dora is inland sailing at its best, with outstanding food on Saturday night with music on the dock.

For more information and registration form, go to www.mountdorayachtclub.com, or call (352) 383-3188.

Melbourne Yacht Club Spring Regattas, April 21-22, April 28-29 With two weekends of sailing all types of boats on the Indian River Lagoon—which typically has a good sea breeze and smooth water conditions—the Melbourne Yacht Club spring regattas offer something for all sailors. Small boats and one-designs will sail April 21-22. Four or more boats make up a one-design class. One designs usually sailing are Lasers, Sunfish, 420, Opti, C-22, SJ-21, J/24, and AClass catamarans, as well as Portsmouth and multi-hull SOUTHWINDS April 2012

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RACING handicap fleets. PHRF racing in Spinnaker, Non-spinnaker and Cruiser classes will be on the weekend of April 28-29. www.sail-race.com.

59th Annual Mug Race, The Rudder Club, Jacksonville, FL, May 5 Billed as the world’s longest river race, The Rudder Club will host the 58th Annual Mug Race on May 5. 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. Generally, about 150 boats sail the south course and about 20 sail the north course. Boats of every size and type race. The race goes from Palatka to Jacksonville along the St. Johns River.

Pre-registration and party are on Friday at the Rudder Club. For more information and to register online, go to www.rudderclub.com.

Gulfstreamer Race, Daytona, FL to Charleston, SC, May 25 See “Upcoming Regional Regattas” at the beginning of the racing section.

East & Central Florida Race Calendar Club Racing (contact club or website for details): Rudder Club of Jacksonville (www.rudderclub.com): Weekend races organized seasonally and biweekly races on St. Johns River Indian River YC (www.sail-race.com/iryc): Weekend races organized seasonally; Wednesday evenings during daylight savings.

Winter Series begins Jan. 31. Spring/Summer series begins March 14. Wednesday evening races weekly.

Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): Friday afternoons; Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout the year, sometimes suspended during regattas. Also have a J/24 race series.

East Coast SA (www.ecsasail.com): a women’s series and a regular series; At least one event each month.

Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com). Commodore Cup Races Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; Race series organized seasonally.

Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): Wednesdays and weekends.

Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend races twice monthly, Sept through May The Sailing Club in Orlando. (www.thesailingclub.us) dinghy club race series, second Sundays (3 Exceptions) in the afternoon on Lake Baldwin. January through November, APRIL 14-15 14-15 14 21-22 21-22 28 27-29 28-29

Hobie Midwinters East, All Hobies, Daytona Beach, FL, http://fleet80.com/ Stuart Sailfish Regatta. US SAILING Center of Martin County DuPont Cup. Effingham Forest YC Jacksonville Snipe Tea Party Regatta. Florida YC. (Snipe sailboats) Spring Small Boat Regatta. Melbourne YC Blue Max Regatta. Florida Cruising Club Lipton Cup Regatta. New Smyrna YC Spring Big Boat Regatta. Melbourne YC

MAY 5 Mug Race. Rudder Club.

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Waves Regatta. Navy Jax YC Armed Forces Day Regatta. Navy Jax YC 46th Annual Brevard Challenge Regatta. Indian River YC 8th Biennial Gulfstreamer Race. Daytona to Charleston, SC. Halifax YC 26-27 Race of the Century. North Florida Cruising Club & St. Augustine YC 26-28 Harbor Town North Memorial Day Cruise. East Coast SA

Race Reports Upcoming Regattas

Miami to Key Largo Race, Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation, April 14 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. Monohulls and multihulls race in various classes. Proceeds go to the Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation, a non-profit corporation that supports youth education and safety in sailing.

Racers range from teens to sailors in their 90s. For more information, go to www.miamiyachtclub.net.

2012 Hospice by the Sea Regatta, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 19

More than 50 sailboats from throughout South Florida are expected to race in the 2012 Hospice by the Sea Regatta on Saturday, May 19. Five classes will race on a 12-mile course just off the shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach. For the past 16 years, this highly anticipated sailing event has raised funds to support hospice care for patients and families residing in South Florida. An after race party and awards ceremony, expected to bring in more than 300 guests, will be held at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club.

The regatta is hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club, Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club and the Gulfstream Sailing Club. The winner will qualify to compete in the 2013 Hospice Regattas National Championship, which will be held in St. Petersburg, FL. For the NOR and to purchase advanced tickets to the awards ceremony, call (561) 416-5132, or go to www.hbts.org.

Southeast Florida Race Calendar Palm Beach Sailing Club, www.pbsail.org. See club website for club racing. Races on the ICW last Sunday of each month (Son of www.southwindsmagazine.com

a Beach Regatta).

Racing on Biscayne Bay: Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Go to the website for local club races.

BBYC BBYRA CGSC CRYC LYC SALM

Biscayne Bay YC Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Coconut Grove SC. www.cgsc.org Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org.

Shake-a-Leg Miami. www.shakealegmiami.org.

APRIL 1 6 14

Opti/420 Practice Trials. CRYC 41st Annual SE Dinghy. KBYC Miami Key Largo Race. MYC

MAY 5 5 6 19 20 26

Full Moon Regatta Ron Payne Memorial Snipe. Lauderdale YC Volvo Ocean Race village opens for race stop in Miami FLL Hospice Regatta.

Volvo Ocean Race restart to Lisbon.

Goombay Regatta. Coconut Grove SC

Race Reports Upcoming Regattas

Wrecker’s Cup Race, Key West, April 29 This race is sponsored by the Schooner Wharf Bar on the waterfront in downtown Key West.

This Sunday afternoon race commemorates the race to a wreck that signified the old days when Key West’s main business was wreck salvage. Boats race seven miles out to Sand Key from the Key West waterfront and back. The race has five classes: Classic, Schooner, Multihull, Monohull over 30 feet and Monohull under 30 feet. Locals and visitors are invited and welcome. It is known as the “anything-but-serious race.” First boat back wins. No protests allowed.

Sailing/boating rules and rules of seamanship always apply. Four races are held over four months. The race is videotaped and the awards ceremony after the race at the bar serves a BBQ dinner while guests watch the race on a big screen TV. Beer drinking is very common.

Final race is April 29. There is a captain’s meeting the day before the race at the bar at 7 pm, where “captains and News & Views for Southern Sailors

crew contemplate strategy while reviewing course and race rules.” www.schoonerwharf.com.

Florida Keys Race Calendar Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Come by the center to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available. Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward.

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

APRIL 14 TIB Regatta. Portsmouth 15 TIB Regatta PHRF 21 Miami to Key Largo Race. Miami YC MAY No regattas scheduled in May

Race Reports

Fast Fun for Top Young Sailors in Clearwater Bay at the Team FOR Invitational Regatta, March 3-4 From the Team FOR Regatta Committee

Nico Schultz of Sarasota, FL, center, and Andy Burns of Davis Island Yacht Club, on the left, ride the waves in their Optimist dinghies at the Team FOR Invitational in Clearwater. Photo by Maria C. Rocha.

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RACING had a superb first day, leading the pack after raking in bullets in three out of the total four races held. The sister of Erica Reineke, a two-time Laser Radial Worlds champion, Sophia was also part of the LYC squad that won last year’s Marco Rizzotti Optimist team racing cup in Venice, Italy.

Team FOR’s Nick Hernandez (USA17295), the 2011 Junior Olympic winner at the US Winning sailors at the Team FOR Invitational, from left to right: Max Gillette (7th SAILING Center in Jensen Beach, finished the place), Andy Burns (5th), Jack Johansson (6th), Nick Muller (4th), Sophia Reineke day in second place. LYC’s Alie Toppa (USA(1st), Sean Brennan (9th), Nick Hernandez (2nd), Alie Toppa (3rd), and Grace 17853), who sailed with Reineke at Marco Howie (8th). Front row: Wiley Rogers (10th). Photo by Maria C. Rocha.

Rizzotti, came in third, while her Lauderdale teammate Nic Muller (USA-18302) took fourth, and Team FOR’s Andy Burns (USA-18300) finished in fifth wind conditions at many events, the second annual Team place.

FOR Invitational Regatta stands out. Held in Clearwater, Burns will soon head to Italy himself, along with a FL, on March 3-4 at the Clearwater Community Sailing Team USA squad, to race in the world’s largest Optimist Center (CCSC), the regatta was limited to USA sailors who regatta at Lake Garda. Reineke, Hernandez, and Muller are are TTQ (Team Trials Qualified) and their international all slated to attend the IODA South American counterparts. The purpose of this high-level youth event Championship in Argentina later this spring. was to provide a challenging warm-up in anticipation of The only other bullet of the day in this regatta was Team Trials itself, the United States Optimist Dinghy earned by Team FOR’s Nico Schultz (USA-18295). That Association (USODA) regatta held each spring to select the came in race 2, held bayside following the lunch break.

United States’ Optimist Worlds team. The fierce conditions Schultz recently represented the United States at the and strong competition these young sailors found in Palamos Optimist Trophy in Spain.

Clearwater certainly provided a useful challenge.

During the Team FOR Invitational Regatta, numerous Team FOR, a travel Optimist sailing squad coached by skippers—such as Puerto Rican national team member Eric Bardes, is based at the CCSC. Despite the area’s histoAndre Reguero (PUR-397) and Team FOR’s Mehvish Kahn ry as birthplace of the original Optimist Dinghy, that (USA- 18963)—suffered equipment failures due to the harsh venue is “one of the best-kept sailing secrets,” according to conditions. Yet they and most of the others affected perseSailFit coach Meka Taulbee, a bronze regatta sponsor. She vered. After lunch on the shore, even the tiniest sailors explains that you can sail in the bay or the Gulf, which made plain they were determined to continue racing in the allows for flexibility. white-capped bay.

At launch time on day one, official weather sites were The youngest regatta participant, Ponce Yacht and reporting wind at 13 knots out of the south, with a prediction Fishing Club’s Savannah Baus (PUR-17444), was no excepfor 15 to 20 knots later in the day. Bay and inland waters were tion. Despite being only nine years old, she was adamant expected to be choppy with seas at 3 to 5 feet. Local Opti parshe intended to sail all afternoon and did so. ent Sue Burns, a former champion windsurfer, was optimistic Day two of the regatta brought additional weather at the outset. “It should be very good sailing both days.” challenges. Shanahan reports that “sustained winds “Today’s going to be a good day,” said an enthusiastic around 30 knots with larger gusts” caused safety concerns Brendan Shanahan, a USODA board member and the regatamong some coaches and parents. The regatta committee ta committee chair. With uncertain weather expected for first tried postponing until noon, and later abandoned any Sunday, he indicated regatta PRO Eric Bardes—who served further racing. as USNT head coach for a decade—wanted to make sure Gold regatta sponsor Harken provided embroidered there were as many races as possible on that Saturday. trophy bags, which were awarded to the top ten finishers as The morning began with a breakfast spread courtesy of well as Top Girl. In this case, the latter turned out to be one of the regatta’s gold sponsors, the Sheraton Sand Key Reineke, who was also the overall regatta winner. In addiResort, a Gulf-front hotel located right across from the tion, the regatta committee handed out a special sportsmanCCSC. Following parent/coach and competitor meetings, ship award to Coral Reef Yacht Club’s Shawn Harvey (USAthe 74 registered sailors—hailing from around Florida, dif17848), the top finisher at the USODA’s 2012 Valentine’s ferent parts of the country, and the Caribbean—launched Day Regatta in St. Petersburg. from the sailing center and proceeded to the racecourse set Locals agreed the wind was challenging during the up in the Gulf of Mexico. weekend event. Opti dad Mark Plouch, a Clearwater resiWeather conditions quickly escalated, with strong dent, observed that it wasn’t often young sailors had “the waves and gusts surpassing 30 knots. Fewer than 30 of the opportunity to sail in such breeze.” Team FOR parent Optimist sailors even completed the first race within the Helena Nordstrom, no stranger to high winds as a sailor allotted time period. Regatta organizers hurriedly herself, also remarked, “I think it’s a lot of wind.” regrouped, having skippers come off the water for lunch A spokesperson for Team FOR says plans will soon be and a safety check-in. The remainder of the day’s competiunder way for next year’s regatta. Stay tuned to www.teamtion was then moved bayside, in front of the sailing center, with three more races held. for.com or the team’s Facebook page, www.facebook Lauderdale Yacht Club’s Sophia Reineke (USA-16959) .com/teamfor, for details.

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Upcoming Regattas

Suncoast Race Week, Tampa Bay, March 30, 31-April 1 Hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in cooperation with the Davis Island Yacht Club and Bradenton Yacht Club.

A long-standing tradition among regattas on Tampa Bay, this will be the 34th year of this event. There will be three days of racing, beginning with registration and start at Davis Island Yacht Club and racing to Bradenton Yacht Club, then to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club where racing will be on windward/leeward courses for Spinnaker while all others will do a random leg course around government marks. This is a qualifier for both Suncoast Boat of the Year and St. Pete’s Ocean Racing Challenge. Notice of Race and Entry Forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org, and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org

Full Moon Pursuit Regatta, St. Petersburg, FL, April 7 The St. Petersburg Sailing Association sponsors this race under the full moon. In a pursuit race, boats start in reverse PHRF order, and, in theory, all boats will arrive at the finish line at the same time. For the NOR, go to http://spsa.us.

9th Annual Jabbo Gordon Invitational Regatta, Englewood, FL, April 7 The Venice Youth Boating Association will host this annual regatta on Englewood’s Lemon Bay. The VYBA is the organizing authority in cooperation with the Englewood Sailing Association. The staging area will be at Indian Mound Park, a Sarasota County park.

While it is a primarily a youth event, featuring the International Optimist Dinghy, the regatta is open to sailors of all ages who care to compete with youngsters in Lasers, 420s and Sunfish.

A skippers’ meeting is slated for 9 a.m., and the awards presentation is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.veniceyouthboating.com.

44th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol, St. Petersburg to Mexico, April 27 See “Upcoming Regional Regattas” at the beginning of the racing section.

16th Annual Terra Ceia Regatta, Palmetto, FL, April 28 This is the Manatee Sailing Association’s annual regatta.

Everyone is invited from day sailers, Sunfish, Hobiecats, Windriders to large PHRF monohull and multihull boats.

Great party and overnight camping (or stay on your boat) on Terra Ceia Bay on the south side of Tampa Bay near News & Views for Southern Sailors

Palmetto. Two races on the bay. Entry form and NOR at www.msasailing.org.

Gulfport Yacht Club Multihull Regatta, Gulfport, FL, April 28-29 Performance multihulls 20-feet and shorter are invited to GYC’s annual regatta staged at the club off beautiful Gulfport Beach. F16s, F18s, A-Cats and Hobies will have separate starts. Any other class with five or more boats may be given a separate start. Others start together, sailing under Portsmouth handicap. www.gulfportyachtclub.com.

3rd Annual Race to Fort Myers, Tampa Bay, May 3-5 This second annual regatta is from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Beach, approximately 100 miles. All PHRF classes are welcome. After race party will be at Bonita Bill’s in Fort Myers Beach. Haul outs are available for dry-sailed boats. Davis Island Yacht Club is the hosting club. For more information, go to www.diyc.org, or contact Jamie Myers at jmyers@mcraemetcalf.com, or (813) 601-5023.

Sarasota Youth Sailing Program Sailfest Regatta, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, May 5-6 One-design classes will be spread out over Saturday and Sunday. One-design fleets usually include Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, Laser Standard, Optimist RWB, Optimist Green, Sunfish, Club 420, and Flying Scot. Any other fleet with five or more competitors is welcome with prior notice.

All money raised will go to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. For information, go to www.sarasota ysp.com, or contact David Livingston, sailing director at (941) 504-4236 or e-mail sarasotayouthsailing@gmail.com.

Sarasota Bay Cup, Bird Key Yacht Club, Sarasota FL, May 11-12 Bird Key Yacht Club is hosting the annual premier sailing event of the Sarasota Bay season, the Sarasota Bay Cup. The event is listed as a BOTY contest for the Sarasota Bay Yachting Association and includes five divisions: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, Cruising and—new in 2012—a one-design class. The pre-race party and skippers meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11. The regatta on Saturday will be conducted on two courses— random-leg and windward-leeward—located on Sarasota Bay. Course assignments will be announced at Friday’s skippers meeting. There will be a special post-race party and trophy presentation for all race participants. For more information and the NOR, go to www.birdkeyyc.com.

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RACING three start locations this year: Tampa Bay (off Marker 70 at 10 a.m.) and Sarasota (off Big Pass at noon) on May 16 and Naples on May 17. Entry fee is $150. Entry deadline is May 10. For more information, email gap4737@aol.com, and to register online, go to www.boneislandregatta.com.

Bay and Sarasota. May 17 start from Naples. www.boneislandregatta.com 17 St. Petersburg YC, FWSSA Rainbow Regatta 26-27 Davis Island YC, School’s Out Regatta

West Florida Race Calendar 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. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. March through October. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org.

Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting in October until April. Races at 1400 hours each Sunday. Thursday evening races at 1830 hours beginning in April through Daylight Savings Time. PHRF racing on Manatee River. Lower Tampa Bay race second Saturday of each month. Contact John Izmirlian at 941-587-7758 or fishermensheadquarters@yahoo.com.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Regular weekend club races. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org.

Davis Island YC. Regular club racing weekly. www.diyc.org.

Dunedin Boat Club. Spring/Fall PHRF racing in the Gulf of Mexico; June-Aug. Bay racing in St. Joseph’s Sound, alternate Wednesday nights. Paul Auman at (727) 688-1631, or paulrauman@gmail.com.

Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Platinum Point Yacht Club. Weekly PHRF racing on Mondays starting at 1 p.m. on Charlotte Harbor. www.ppycbsm.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com.

Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. 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. 16:30 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 Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (not yet confirmed - please check with West Florida PHRF -www.westfloridaphrf.org) Tampa Bay: (SuncoastBOTY) Caloosahatchee (Fort Myers area): (CBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) APRIL 7 Venice Youth Boating Association, Jabbo Gordon Regatta 14 St. Petersburg SA and USF, Windship Regatta 19-21 St. Petersburg YC (PaG), Contender North Americans 19-22 St. Petersburg YC, Hospice National Championship Regatta 21 Venice YC and Venice Sailing Squadron, Shark’s Tooth Cup (SBYA-BOTY) 23-29 St. Petersburg YC (PaG), Contender, World Championship 27-29 St. Petersburg YC, Regatta del Sol at Sol 28 Tampa Sailing Squadron, Regional Sea Scout Regatta 28 Terra Ceia Regatta. Manatee Sailing Association 28-29 Clearwater YC, Clark Mills Regatta MAY 5-6 Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, Sailfest 12 Bird Key YC, Sarasota Bay Cup (SBYA-BOTY) 12-13 Davis Island YC, J/24 Rodeo 16-17 Bone Island Regatta to Key West. May 16 Start from Tampa

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2012 J/22 Midwinter Championship, Houston Yacht Club, Feb. 24-26

By Chad Wilson on Green Flash

Green Flash, skippered by Chad Wilson, sails in the J/22 Midwinter Championships at the Houston Yacht Club, Feb. 24-26. Wilson and crew took sixth place at the regatta. Photo by Gary Trinklein.

The Houston Yacht Club hosted the 2012 J/22 Midwinter Championship on Feb. 24-26. Thirty-five teams from nine states participated in the event, which brought a range of winds from next to nothing to over 35 knots. The competition was deep with world champions, North American champions, national champions in J/22s and other fleets represented.

Thursday, Feb. 23, was a scheduled practice and registration day. Winds were in the high 20s with gusts in the low 30s. The winds were stronger on Friday, day one of racing, with gusts over 35 knots. The race committee postponed ashore until 1300 and again until 1500.

Saturday, the second day of racing, was the complete opposite conditions as the high pressure system settled on top of the course, and the race committee dealt with major shifts every five to 10 minutes until there was no wind left.

The race committee canceled racing for the day.

Day three, Sunday, was good racing conditions with wind starting out from the east at eight to 10 knots, then slowly moving to the southeast, increasing to 18.

Results Top Ten (place, hull # or name, crew, hometown/state, club): 1, #25, Christopher Doyle, Will Harris, Jason Suitor, Kenmore, www.southwindsmagazine.com

NY,Youngstown YC; 2, Tejas, Terry Flynn, Paul Grenauer, Matt Romberg, League, TX, FWBC; 3, Instigator, Travis Odenbach, Webster, NY, RYC; 4, Dazzler, Allan Terhune, Jr., Rob Deane, Chip Carr, Arnold, MD; 5, #20, Scott Young, Mark Salih, Joh Morran, Austin, TX, Austin Yacht Club; 6, Green Flash, Chad Wilson, Dickinson, TX, Royal Dickinson YC; 7, Free Energy, Nick Turney, John Zelli, Nate Wills, Lakewood, OH, Edgewater Yacht Club; 8, #28, Chris Wientjes, David Bolyard, Robert Wientjes, Metairie, LA, New Orleans Yacht Club; 9, Blew by You, Christopher Wilke, New Orleans, LA, Southern YC; 10, Out of Sight, Ruthie Lambert, Casey Lambert, Evan Smith, Kemah, TX, GBCA.

Upcoming Regattas

12th Annual Preemie Cup Regatta, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, April 14 PBYC’s annual charity regatta takes place April 14, to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Skippers’ meeting is Friday evening, April 13. Classes include Big Boats:(Spin, Nonspin (with Cruiser credit) and Double-Handed (with “spin” penalty like last year) and Dinghy (Opti, Laser Radial, Laser, Open Portsmouth Monohull and Open Portsmouth Multihull) and...Paddleboard! For more information, go www.pensacolabeach-yc.org

2012 Trimaran Nationals and the WETA Southeast Championships, Fort Walton Beach, FL, April 26-29

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 Saturday, April 21. A skippers’ meeting and party will be on Friday evening, April 20, at the Lake Forest Yacht Club in Mobile, AL. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, and finishes at Dauphin Island.

Saturday evening features a party on the island highlighted by the race awards ceremony. On Sunday, April 29, there is a return race with a pool party and award ceremony at its conclusion. For more information: www.lfycinc.org, or call (251) 402-4098.

Gulf Yachting Association Opening Day Regatta, Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile, AL, May 5-6 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.bucyc.com.

This regatta is open to all PHRF-rated Trimarans and WETA Class boats with expected class entries of Corsairs, Farrier, Dragonfly, Seacart, WETA, Stilettos and Reynolds 33s. Three races are planned for the first day with a distance race to Lincoln Park and back on the second day, followed by two races on the final day. The Windcraft Amateur Team Award and a Distance Traveled Award will also be presented along with the Corsair F-27 Sailboat Hall of Fame Perpetual Trophy for the top F-27 crew. For more information, go to www.fwyc.org

Regata al Sol, Pensacola to Mexico, May 9-10

39th Annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta, Shell Point Beach, FL, April 27-29

Pensacola Yacht Club is hosting the Ultimate 20 North American Championship Regatta. Twelve races are scheduled with Windward/ Leeward and a Triangle course.

Registration & measurement on Thursday, May 17, with skippers meeting on Friday morning.

For more info and NOR, visit the PYC calendar website: http://pensacolayachtclub.memberstatements.com/tour/ tours.cfm?tourid=99771

PHRF racing and catamarans such as Hobie Cats, smaller day sailors—including Sunfish—and windsurfers.

Winsurfers is the larges group and the windsurfing fleet will be competing for points in national standings.

Catamarans, one designs and other monohulls will raise on their own courses. Two days of racing. Sponsored by Shell Point Sailboard Club, Apalachee Bay Yacht Club and the American Cancer Society. www.SmithRegatta.com.

54th Dauphin Island Race, Mobile Yacht Club, AL, April 28-29 This race is the largest single-day point-to-point sail race in News & Views for Southern Sailors

See “Upcoming Regional Regattas” at the beginning of the racing section.

Ultimate 20 North American Championship, Pensacola FL, May 17-20

49th Annual Navy Cup, Navy Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL, May 19-20 The Navy Yacht Club will be celebrating its 49th 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 SOUTHWINDS April 2012

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See local club websites for club races.

LEGEND BucYC Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL FWYC Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Beach, FL FYC Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL GYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS JYC Jackson YC, Jackson, MS LAYC Lake Arthur YC, Lake Arthur, LA NYC Navy YC, Pensacola, FL MYC Mobile YC, Mobile, AL NOYC New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA OSYC Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS PBYC Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL PYC Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL SYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LA StABYC St. Andrew’s Bay YC, Panama City, FL APRIL 7-8 7-8 14 14 14-15 14-15

21 21 21 21-21 21-22 28 26-29 28-29 29

Twister (Opti’s). StABYC Iron Man Open. BSC NOYC Opening. NOYC Premie Cup. PBYC Pat Gilland. JYC Mobile Bay Youth Championships (420s/Opti/Laser/Sunfish). BucYC SYC Opening. SYC A-Cat National Championships, A Cats, Houston, TX, www.usaca.info/ Dauphin Island Warm-up. FYC Crawfish Regatta. LAYC Jourdan River. BWYC Leukemia Cup. SYC S.C. Smith Regatta. StABYC Dauphin Island Race. FYC Trimaran Nationals. FWYC 1699 Regatta. OSYC Dauphin Island Return. FYC

MAY 5-6 5-6 5-6 9 10 11-12 11-12 12 12 12 17-20 19-20 19-20 26 26 26 26 26 26-27 26-27 26-27 26-27 27

GYA Opening Day. BucYC GYA Masters. BucYC Vanguard15 Jazzfest. SYC Regatta al Sol Cruisers. SYC & PYC Regatta al Sol Racers. SYC & PYC GORC. BYC GYA Schwepps Match Racing Championships. SYC Leukemia Cup. StABYC Great Circle Race. MYC Sea Buoy Regatta. PBYC U20 Nationals. PYC Spring. BucYC Navy Cup. NYC Single Handed. FYC Great Ship Island Race.OSYC Memorial Day. PBYC Find Gulfport. LBYC Jerry Ellis Jr. Regatta. BYC Juby Wynne One Design. SYC Slip to Ship. OSYC FS Gulf District Championships. SYC Lightning SoDistrict Championships. SYC Race for the Case. GYC

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RS Tera 9’5” . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2595 RS Q’Ba 11’5” . . . . . . . . . . . .$3895 RS Feva 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5495 RS Vision 15’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9495 RS 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,800 Catalina 14.2 Expo . . . . . . . .$6052 Compac Legacy 16 . . . . . .$11,500 Catalina 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . .$7880 Compac Picnic Cat . . . . . .$10,995 Compac Suncat . . . . . . . . .$19,795 Compac SundayCat . . . . . .$17,245 Compac Eclipse . . . . . . . . .$26,595 Capri 22 Wing Keel . . . . . .$17,800 Catalina 22 Sport/Trl . . . . .$19,127 Catalina 22 Sport . . . . . . . .$14,946 Catalina 22 MkII . . . . . . . . . .SOLD Compac 23 MKIV . . . . . . .$34,995 Catalina 250 WB/trl . . . . . . .SOLD Catalina 250 WB . . . . . . . .$31,219 Catalina 250 Wing . . . . . . .$29,731 Compac Horizon Cat . . . . . . .SOLD

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51' Beneteau Idylle 15.5, 1986, Genset, A/C, radar, Liferaft, recent bottom job, Ice maker, GPS, ready to go! $149,000, Jane @ 813-917-0911

47' Vagabond, 1979, Genset, 4 Solar panels, A/C, New Sails, $125,000, Roy S @ 305-775-8907

47' Wauquiez Centurion, 1986, Bluewater cruise, Liferaft, Cutter rig, Full electronics, electric winches, $188,900, Roy S @ 305-775-8907

IHULL MULT

IHULL MULT

45' Voyage Catamaran, 2007, Many upgrades, Wireless remote auto, Extra Water storage, Spinnaker, Garmin 435 Plotter, $360,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446

45' Hunter 456, 2002, In mast furling, A/C, Genset, inverter and much, much more! Nice Boat! $189,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

38’ Island Packet, 1988, many recents upgrades in 2010, like solar panels, wind generator.

Beautiful , cruise ready! $134,900, Tom @ 904377-9446

36’ Beneteau Oceanis CC, 1998,Continuously upgraded! Furling Main, Genset, walk-in aft owner’s cabin. Very clean and nicely equipped. $119,900, Call Kirk @ 818-371-6499

MULTI-HULLS

60' CUSTOM CATAMARAN 51'JEANTOT/PRIVILEGE CAT 48' NAUTITECH CATAMARAN 45' VOYAGE CATAMARAN 44' LAGOON POWER CAT 44' LAGOON CATAMARAN 44' LAGOON CATAMARAN 44' LAGOON CATAMARAN 43' VOYAGE CATAMARAN 43' PRIVILEDGE 435 42' FOUNTAINE PAJOT 42' LAGOON CATAMARAN 38' ADMIRAL CATAMARAN 36' ENDEAVOUR POWER CAT. 36' INTERCONTINENTAL TRI. 36' G-CAT POWER CAT 35' ISLAND PACKET CAT 34' PDQ CATAMARAN

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74' ORTHOLAN MOTORSAILOR 60' KROGEN WIEFL 53' PEARSON 51' MORGAN OUT ISLAND 51' BENETEAU IDYLLIC 15.5 48' SUNWARD KETCH 47' VAGABOND 47' VAGABOND 47' WAUQUIEZ CENTURION 47' GULFSTAR SAILMASTER 47' GULFSTAR SAILMASTER 47’ GULFSTAR SAILMASTER 47' WELLINGTON KETCH 46' BENETEAU 461 46' MORGAN 46' HUNTER 46' DURBECK KETCH 45' HUNTER 456 45' MORGAN 454 45' HUNTER LEGEND 45' HUNTER 450 45' HUNTER 456 44' CSY WALK OVER 44' ISLAND PACKET 440 44' WELLINGTON 43' ENDEAVOUR CC 43' IRWIN

46' Beneteau Oceanis 461, 2000, Never chartered, 2 cabin, Electric winches, New Sails,. New electronics, Fresh Bottom, $195,000, Clark @ 561-676-8445

1999 1994 1998 2007 2007 2007 2004 2007 1998 2001 1996 2007 2005 2001 1969 2008 1993 1990

$574,900 $499,000 $349,000 $359,900 $569,000 $499,000 $359,000 $499,000 $259,000 $447,206 $240,000 $449,000 $239,000 $169,000 $ 64,900 $249,900 $144,900 $114,900

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BILL TOM LEO TOM DOUG KEVIN KEVIN BOB TOM TOM TOM KEVIN TOM LEO ROY S. ROY S MARK LEO

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$230,000 $350,000 $189,000 $100,000 $149,000 $165,000 $125,000 $190,000 $188,900 $179,900 $115,000 $134,900 $ 75,000 $195,000 $ 89,900 $134,000 $ 90,000 $209,000 $107,500 $ 88,900 $195,000 $189,000 $124,900 $525,000 $179,000 $ 79,500 $ 99,500

ARGENTINA DAYTONA ST. AUGUSTINE TREASURE ISLAND WEST PALM BEACH MELBOURNE ST. PETERSBURG FRANCE PUERTO RICO ST. JOHNS WEST PALM BEACH MADEIRA BEACH APOLLO BEACH STUART MADEIRA BEACH ST. PETERSBURG PANAMA CITY PUNTA GORDA PANAMA CITY CRYSTAL RIVER PALM COAST CAPE CANVERAL PORT CHARLOTTE BRADENTON SARASOTA NEW PORT RICHEY ST. PETERSBURG

KIRK JIM TOM JANE JANE KEVIN ROY S ROY S ROY S TOM CLARK ROY S. JOE CLARK ROY S. JOE BUTCH WENDY BUTCH JANE KEVIN KEVIN JANE JOE JOE JANE JANE

41' Tartan 412, 1990, Recent upgrades: New Sails, Refrigeration, Feathering prop, Upholstery, Radar, Canvas and MORE! $150,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

38' Admiral Catamaran Owners Version, 2005 Twin Yanmars, Watermaker, Solar panels, 3 A/C units, $239,900, Tom @ 904-377-9446

36' Hunter, 2004, Yanmar 400 hrs, New Dodger, New Autopilot, Windless, chartplotter/radar, Super Clean! $105,000, Joe @ 941-224-9661

34' Pacific SeaCraft, 1991, Beautiful bluewater cruiser, Solar, SSB, Auto pilot, refrigeration and more! $90,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

43' 43' 43' 42' 42' 42' 42' 41' 41' 41' 41' 41' 41' 40' 40' 38' 38' 38' 38' 37' 37' 37' 37' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35' 34' 34' 34' 33' 33' 33' 33' 32' 32' 32' 31' 30' 28' 22'

DUFOUR GIBSEA 43GS MORGAN NELSON/MAREK ELAN CATALINA BREWER BREWER 12.8 CATALINA MORGAN OUTISLAND MORGAN OUTISLAND MORGAN OUTISLAND TARTAN 412 HUNTER DS HUNTER 410 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY PEARSON YAWL ISLAND PACKET CATALINA 380 IRWIN MK II PACIFIC SEACRAFT/ERICKSON TAYANA MKII GULFSTAR HUNTER IRWIN BENETEAU OCEANIS GULFSTAR WATKINS ISLANDER PEARSON HUNTER HUNTER 35.5 TRIDENT WARRIOR CAL PEARSON CATALINA 350 ISLAND PACKET PACIFIC SEACRAFT HUNTER HUNTER NAUTICAT MOODY CHERUBINI RAIDER MORGAN OUT ISLAND CATALINA 320 ALLIED BENETEAU FIRST 32 ALLMAND BRISTOL 29.9 CALIBER FALMOUTH CUTTER

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ST. AUGUSTINE PUERTO RICO ISRAEL SANIBEL SARASOTA FT. LAUDERDALE BAHAMAS MADERIA BEACH APOLLO BEACH MARATHON MELBOURNE PUERTO RICO SATELLITE BEACH MELBOURNE PANAMA CITY GREEN COVE SPRINGS PUNT GORDA NAPLES TIERRA VERDE TENN. HUDSON DAYTONA BOCA RATON FT. LAUDERDALE FT. MYERS INGLIS WEST PALM MELBORUNE BRADENTON PANAMA CITY FT. LAUDERDALE PANAMA CITY ST. AUGUSTINE MELBOURNE BRADENTON MELBOURNE INDIANALANTIC APOLLO BEACH FT. LAUDERDALE PANAMA CITY MELBOURNE PORT CHARLOTTE CAPE CORAL TARPON SPRINGS FT. LAUDERDALE PUNTA GORDA PANAMA CITY PANAMA CITY WINTER GARDEN

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65’ Macgregor 6’ keel, recent re-fit at Snead Island Boat Works . . .$250,000 53’ Custom Herreshoff Ketch 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 50’ Beneteau Oceanis Custom 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 49' Morgan Out Island 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,500 45’ Jeanneau 45.2 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,000 44’ Morgan Catalina CSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 43’ Hinckley 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 41’ Morgan Classic OI MKll 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bring offers 41’ Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$157,500 40’ Freedom Ketch 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 37’ Tayana Cutter 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$86,500 36’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$124,900 35’ Catalina 350 Sloop 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 34 Hunter 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,900 34’ Catalina 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .asking $59,900 32 Melges (2) ’05 & ’07 - good sails, light use, sellers will trade down . .SOLD 32’ C&C 99 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED ASKING $104,000 24' Bridges Point 24 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15000

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66' 2004 NOVATEC ISLANDER....................................REDUCED $449,900 54' 2006 HYLAS CENTER COCKPIT ..........................REDUCED $975,000 54' 1988 CROWTHER CAT, AUSTRAL, NZ..................REDUCED $249,900 51' 2006 PASSPORT 515 VISTA CENTER COCKPIT ....................$895,000 50' 2003 SYMBOL PILOTHOUSE ................................UNDER CONTRACT 47' 2001 CATALINA 470................................................REDUCED $199,900 45' 1978 MORGAN 452 .....................................................................$74,900 43' 2004 MENORQUIN 130 TRAWLER........................REDUCED $199,900 43' 1986 ALBIN TRAWLER CLASSIC DC ......................REDUCED $94,950 42' 1983 BENETEAU FIRST..............................................................$78,900 42' SABRE 426 2004 .......................................................................$325,000 40' 1983 JEANNEAU SUN FIZZ ........................................................$81,000 40' 1956 HINCKLEY ..........................................................................$39,900 40' 1987 BENETEAU 40 FIRST CLASS 12......................REDUCED 52,900 40' 1982 HUGHES COLUMBIA CENTER COCKPIT ...REDUCED $119,900 38' SABRE - THREE TO CHOOSE 1983-1986 ........STARTING AT $63,900 38' SABRE 386 2010 .............................................................................CALL 38' 1990 ISLAND PACKET CUTTER....................................................SOLD 36' 1996 SABRE 362 ............................................................................SOLD 31' 1993 BENETEAU FIRST .............................................................$41,000 28' 1981 DUFOUR 2800 ...................................................................$24,900 27' 1980 STILETTO CATAMARAN .................................REDUCED $24,900

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Lindenberg 28, Fast Lane. Good condition, Ready to Race, full racing sail inventory.

Copper bottom Fall 2011, 4hp Yamaha OB. Asking $17,000. Boat is located in Indian Harbor Beach, FL (Melbourne Area). (413) 822-2223, day or nite. (6/12)

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2007 Com-Pac Horizon Cat 20’. Yanmar diesel, w/trailer, Bimini top, cockpit cushions, dual battery w/built-in battery charger and much more. $31,671. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises (800) 783-6953, or (727) 3275361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

New WindRider 17. $8995. Call Brian at Bimini Bay Sailing. (941) 685-1400

Gloucester Light Dory 15 foot by Bolger. 95 pounds. Fiberglass over marine plywood.

Bronze fastenings and oarlocks. Seven foot oars. Rows and tows easily leaving little wake. $995. (252) 331-1559 williamrwelton@egail.com. (5/12)

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28’ Telstar Performance Cruiser, 2006, Has super-light, incredibly strong laminate, almost every available option including the taller mast and performance sail package. $78,000, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransFlorida.com

28’ O’ Day Sloop 1983, with Universal Diesel.

Clean boat, wheel steering, roller furling, 155% genoa, 100% jib, main w/2 reefs, Bimini, galley, stove, ice box, pressure water, enclosed head, V-berth, shore power, 2 anchors, VHF, depth. Sleeps 5. Asking $11,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

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J/29 for sale. Racing yacht. 1983 masthead/outboard version. Large inventory of racing sails. Almost new 2 1/2hp Tohatsu.

Interior recently refurbished. Fast boat, good condition. Located at Fort Walton Beach, FL. Asking $14,900. Call George at (850) 5851028, or Rick at (850) 261-4129. (5/12)

’02 CATALINA 470...................................$275,000 ’01 CATALINA 470...................................$265,000 ’90 MORGAN 41 .......................................$96,000 ’83 GULFSTAR 36.....................................$46,000 ’86 HUNTER 34 SD ..................................$31,995 ’09 BENETEAU 31 ..................................$110,000 ’11 SEAWARD 26 RK................................$71,900 ’95 NONSUCH 260 ...................................$49,500 ’84 CATALINA 22.........................................$5,000 ’77 SWAMPSCOTT DORY 16.....................$3,750

2004 Catalina 310 $61,900 Over $30,000 of Upgrades All New Electronics, AC, Wiring, Batteries, etc. Shoal Draft, R/f Genoa St. Petersburg, FL 727-214-1590 x 3 Full Specs & Pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

J/30 1972 in excellent shape. Ready to race/cruise, many sails and all working instruments, green hull. Pics at www.salsaverde. org, in Apollo Beach, FL. Asking $24,000 obo. Call (352) 562-4030, magalie@salsaverde.org. (4/12)

$89,000, 2009. Fun, Fast Beneteau 31. New condition. Six-foot headroom, Furling Main and Jib, responsive, walk-thru transom, long cockpit seating, like new condition! John McNally, (561) 262-3672. Stuart, Florida. johnm@masseyyacht.com

33 CSY 1980. Beautiful liveaboard cruiser, Cutter rig, Deep Draft, 50 HP Perkins, A/C, Wind & Solar power, Inverter-Charger, Watermaker, ST5000 Autopilot, Lofrans Windlass, GPIRB, much more. $43,900. Riviera Beach, FL. (305) 942-3167. Email svsybarite@aol.com for specs and equipment list.

(4/12)

$25,000 - 30’ custom built, aft cabin, cutter rigged ketch. Hull & Volvo engine & transmission were completely re-conditioned in 2007. Hand laid up fiberglass hull. Built in Sweden in 1980. Main cabin has 6-foot settee/berths each side and a semi-enclosed forward V-berth. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien (941) 518-0613 tomob@obrienarchitects.com. (6/12)

31’ Mariner Ketch 1970. 44 HP rebuilt Perkins Diesel. Complete retro. Full keel. 2 mains, 2 mizzens, cruising chute w/sock, windlass, Bimini, dinghy, S/S propane stove, GPS w/charts. A must see at our docks. Asking $29,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100

34’ Gemini 105C 2004. 27 HP Westerbeke diesel, 12K BTU A/C, Raymarine ST tridata series w/ wind. Autopilot, Garmin GPS, 150 RF genoa, F/B main, davits, solar panel.

January 2012 bottom paint, much more. $137,500. Call Andy Gillis (239) 292-1915

30’ Healey sloop. Wm Healey’s finest “Pago Pago”. Designed for single & short handed cruising in Florida Keys & Bahamas. 3’10” draft, 10’10” beam. 30hp Perkins diesel. Key Largo, $18,500, (305) 421-4603. (5/12)

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31’ Beneteau First 310 1993. $41,000.

Shoal Draft, wheel steering, Volvo diesel power, refrigeration, excellent sail inventory including full batten main and spinnaker. Call Nic Ware (305) 510-7081. Email; nicgsys@ gmail.com. www.grandslamyachtsales.com

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34’ Hunter 340 1998. 27HP Yanmar diesel, two A/C’s, Fully enclosed Eisenglass cockpit, dinghy davits w/ Caribe RIB and outboard, solar panel, F/B main, 110 RF genoa, Honda 2000 watt generator, and more. $52,900.

Call Andy Gillis (239) 292-1915

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35’ Trident Warrior, 1977, Renowned for sea keeping qualities. Rigging replaced, new forestay and starboard stay, new Raymarine Auto Pilot, Volvo Penta 4kw bow thruster, $39,900, Call Kirk @ 818-371-6499, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com

1993 Beneteau First 35.7. New 135 Genoa, 8D Trojan house battery, bottom job, & lots more. GREAT condition & ready to sail for $65,900. Call Kim (850) 445-8733 for more info & pics, or email sumaps2@hotmail.com.

Bristol 35 1973. Good boat for a serious sailor. 6 ft. full keel, sea-friendly. Yanmar diesel. Dinghy w/OB. Autopilot, chartplotter, roller furling and all required equipment. Boat and all equipment in good condition. Ready to cruise. Location Jacksonville. $22,000. dporter@unf.edu. (4/12)

36’ Gulfstar, 1983, extremely spacious interior! Recent upgrades: rebuilt Perkins diesel, standing rigging, custom stainless steel davits, aluminum fuel tank and plumbing, $46,000, Call Art Schmidt @ 239-464-9610, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

Wharram Tangaroa Sail Catamaran 36’ MKIV, 2002. Sail the world in safety and comfort or enjoy the tradewinds. She handles beautifully. Well equipped and has great long sea legs. Can be single-handed. Sail flat and fast. What more can you ask from a lady!

Purr-fect for voyagers/cruisers/liveaboards or day charter. Asking $65,000. Details: svforeveryoung@hotmail.com. (5/12)

38’ Irwin Center Cockpit, 1984, a lot of upgrades and in good shape! Air conditioning and generator with low hours, compass, radar, GPS, $49,700, Call Butch @ 850-6248893, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com

36’ Hunter 1984. Yanmar 21 hp. 5’ draft, roomy, opposing settee layout, propane stove with broiler, Marine Air, $24,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. (305) 815-2607, or www.marinesource.com

1983 Sabre 38. Shoal Draft. 3 starting at $63,900. Choose 4’3” swing keel or 5’ Bulb Keel. Performance Cruising on a budget. Call for details or visit our website for pix and specs. AlanGSYS@gmail.com. 941-350-1559. www.grandslamyachtsales.com.

2002 Beneteau 361. $95,000. Air Conditioning, In Mast Furling, Bimini & Dodger, Refrig, Microwave, Huge Head, Big Cockpit St. Petersburg, FL 727-214-1590, ext 3. Full Specs & Pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.

38 Cabo Rico Cutter, 1981. Cruise ready now. Recaulked teak deck, indigo canvas 2008, 6 coats epoxy 2007. Windlass, autopilot on rudder post, top loading fridge, bone dry. $75,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. (305) 815-2607, or www.marinesource.com.

37’ TARTAN Centerboard Sloop. 1977 w/ Westerbeke diesel, Harken RF, Jib, Genoa, Main, Storm Sail, Sea Anchor, Spinnaker, Autopilot, 2 X VHFs, SSB, Wind, Depth, GPS Navigator, Stove, Ice Box, Pressure Water, Dinghy w/OB, lots of gear and spares. Asking $44,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981, 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hrs, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, All Roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, auto pilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley + more. $99,900. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100

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39’ Beneteau 393 2002. $129,900. Shoal draft, new dodger, Raymarine plotter, ST60 system, and radar. Heat & AC. 56 hp Yanmar. “Call Kelly.” Kelly Bickford CPYB, Massey Yacht Sales.

727-599-1718. kelly@kellybickford.com

2002 Beneteau First 40.7 $110,000. One Owner. AC, Full Racing Inventory, Full Electronics, Extremely Well Maintained, Race/Cruise Ready. (727) 214-1590 ext. 3.

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Schucker 40, 1980. Asking $99,500. Perkins 65hp, generator, AC/Heat, refrig, 200-gallon fuel/water, 100 gallon-holding, 14’ beam 3’ 2” draft. Call Bob for details. Located Cape Coral, FL. (239) 560-0664. Bring offers.

(6/12)

41’ Morgan Out Island 416 Ketch, 1981.

Perkins 62hp, Marine Air, diesel, fully battened main, #48 Lewmar self-tailing sheet winches, dinghy, outboard. $35,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. (305) 815-2607 Marine Air. www.marinesource.com

1982 40’ Hughes Columbia Center Cockpit.

Loaded and Cruise ready. Wind, Solar and more. $119,900.

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40’ Jeanneau Sun Fizz 1983. $81,000.

Proven Passagemaker. Radar, GPS, Perkins Diesel, Fridge and freezer, Solar panel and includes dinghy and life raft and lots more.

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42’ Whitby, 1973. Worthy project. Afloat, spars standing, center cockpit, walk-thru.

Needs engine work, sails, interior, electrical, plumbing, etc. $25,000. Miami River slip available $100,000. Stewart Marine, Miami (305) 815-2607, or www.marinesource.com

45’ Hunter 1986. One owner, family treasure. Yanmar 55hp, 2010, 8kw Kohler gen., Marine Air, main (‘08), Genoa, jib, spinnaker.

Lead ballast, 10,600#. $75,000. Stewart Marine, Miami, 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com

45’ JEANNEAU 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996, Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins, two heads w/shower, roller furling main, electric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley, Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $109,000.

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2005 Hunter 466. $199,000. Fully Loaded, Air Conditioning, Generator, Full Electronics, In Mast Furling, Full Canvas New Orleans, LA 504-283-2507. Full Specs & Pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.

Automatic Race Committee Timer / Starter.

Loud pump-driven horn, display timer, three selectable sequences: Rule 26, Dinghy, Recall and more. Self contained, delivered ready to start races! (813) 758-1307. www.RCFlag.com. (6/12)

Marine Flea Market and Clearance—New & Used blocks, cleats, line, fenders, boat hooks, electrical, trailer parts, marine BBQ, portable A/C, furling units, anchors, winches & odd parts. Masthead Enterprises. 4500 28th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 327-5361

Shadetree fabric shelter for 25-foot sailboat.

Sun, rain, self-supported, flexible frame, marine grade, waterproof. Stows in two 10” x 36” bags. Like new/used twice. New cost $700. Sell for $350. (210) 872-6294. dancing_frog42@yahoo.com.

47’ Catalina 470 Sloop 2001. $229,900. In mast furling, electric winch, GPS chartlplotter, bowthruster, full canvas package, generator, electric windlass, wind generator, refrigeration, freezer. Alan Pressman 941-350-1559, AlanGSYS@gmail.com

BOYE BOAT KNIVES. Cobalt blades, extreme cutting power. No rust, ever. Handcrafted quality, lightweight, great everyday and safety carry, stays sharp. Super reviews. Made in USA since 1971. www.boyeknives.com. (800) 853-1617. (5/12)

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1986 - 47-foot offshore cruising/racer.

Total refit- Yanmar, mast/rigging/sails (7), electric winches, monitor amp air/solar, electronics, SSB, radar etc, 2 staterooms, 6-person life raft, dinghy w/10-hp OB. $129,900 inventory call (401) 782-0555. (6/12)

BOAT GEAR & SUPPLIES

56' Custom Wood Schooner ’07 . . . . .$850,000 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,000 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900 39' Corbin PH 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,900 37' Tartan 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,900 31' Mariner Ketch 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900 28' O'Day 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 POWER

44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Gas . . . . . . . . .$24,900 29' Prairie 1978 Trawler Diesel . . . . . . .$19,900 29' Proline Walkaround 1999 . . . . . . . . .$32,500 28' Diesel Charter Boat & Business . . . .$44,000

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Some dents. Sound lenses. Electric needs overhauling. Approximately 5.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep. All 5: $200. (252) 331-1559. williamrwelton@gmail.com. (4/12) _________________________________________ News & Views for Southern Sailors

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CLASSIFIED ADS White ceramic compact electric marine head with Jabsco 12 VDC motor model #37010-0090. Dual-function pump rinses bowl, macerates and discharges. Seat height 13.8125”. Excellent used condition. Price new $418.99 Defender buyer guide. Rebuilt within last 6 months, including service kit worth $44.99-plus spares from other kit. Used one year, up-grading to AirHead mulching toilet. tursi58@aol.com. Photos available. $199.

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Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office? If you do and are a proven, successful yacht sales professional, we have positions open for Florida west and east coast. Take advantage of the Massey sales and marketing support, sales management and administration while working from home selling brokerage sail and powerboats. Call Ed Massey (941) 725-2350, or send resume to yatchit@verizon.net (Inquiry will be kept in confidence) _________________________________________ Web designer to work as an independent contractor, to help with the SOUTHWINDS website.

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Tropic Isles Mobile Home Park & Marina. A 55+ resident-owner waterfront community.

Lots and homes available, with and without slips. Located on the coast of Terra Ceia Bay in the Palmetto-Bradenton area, FL. (941) 7218888, or (941) 721-7687. (4/12)

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Perkins/Westerbeke 4-108 diesel engine.

Low hours, inspected, test run, no trans., come see it run. Free delivery 500 miles from Pensacola w/full price $3,995 (850) 5721225. (5/12)

6 HP 4-stroke Tohatsu Outboard. LIKE NEW! Used 5 times! External tank/manual start. Cover, too! See all specs at www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html. New: $1700; will sacrifice for $1150 OBO. Call Ray (239) 850-3027 (Cape Coral). (5/12)

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WHY PAY BOAT SLIP RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN YOUR OWN!! For sale, lot and slip on prime location in Pensacola, FL. 5 miles from Pensacola pass (open water) and 3/4 miles from boat ramp. Has a dock w/power pedestal and water. Private and quiet location in Davenport Bayou. Perfect place for your dream home on the water. (662) 2857129. Priced to sell $165,000. (4/12)

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WET and DRY SLIPS AVAILABLE. Very reasonable rates. Gulfport Yacht Club, Florida. Wet slips for boats up to 26 feet, shoal draft. Dry spaces up to 22 feet, mast up, multihulls welcomed. Next door to Gulfport Municipal Marina. www.Gulfportyachtclub.com. Pull down menu for rates. Contact davesailellis @aol.com. (4/12) _________________________________________

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Slips available $6.50/ft/mo. Utilities Included.

Sail the protected waters of Tampa Bay or the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. No bridges.

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STAR continued from page 78 the complex theories, learn the higher level mathematics, memorize complex equations and study astronomy. Today the publication of reference manuals with pre-computed tables makes the process much easier to follow. The challenge is that many instruction books are still using the same old academic philosophy that you need to understand all the background theory, math and science.

Finding a good textbook is key.

One author who avoids complex theory and math while still explaining the essential concepts is Mary 76

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Blewitt. Her book, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen, enables a sailor to learn the basics of celestial navigation without running aground with minutiae. Her book is known as the best primer on the subject. With the right instruction, the learning curve is not that steep or long.

She describes learning celestial this way: “There is deep mystery and profound satisfaction in finding your position on earth by reference to the sun, moon, and stars—not to mention profound relief when the GPS receiver stops working in mid-passage. That is

why knowledge of celestial navigation is still a rite of initiation, and its practice still a favorite pastime among serious cruisers.”

Celestial navigation appears to be a pursuit that scares some before they try. Fear of failure need not deter you from the satisfaction this knowledge brings. The benefits go beyond the practical. Learning celestial navigation provides a sense of confidence that you can always know where you are. It gives you a feeling of camaraderie with sailors of all eras. And as one author said, “It is good for your soul.” www.southwindsmagazine.com