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Editorial: Attend a Boat Show—Save Money, See New Boats and Gear

By Steve Morrell

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Letters You Wouldn’t Believe

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“I Write The Songs”

By Morgan Stinemetz

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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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St. Pete Boat Show Preview and Seminar Schedule

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Our Waterways: Boat Mysteriously Sinks in Sarasota Bay; Sarasota Mooring Field Hits Snags: Copy of Florida Anchoring Laws

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Ericson 38 Boat Review

By Capt. Ron Butler

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Make Your Own Mainsail Stacking System Part II

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Annapolis Boat Show Indicates Industry Trends

By Roy Laughlin

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Cooking Onboard: Jamaican Hangover Stew

By Robbie Johnson

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BoatU.S.—Boaters’ Interests, Boat Towing, Insurance and More

By Scott Croft

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St. Petersburg Yacht Club Celebrates 100 Years

By Stephanie Cox

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Carolina Sailing: Keeping Charleston on the Map

By Dan Dickison

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Blisters Part II: When to Repair and When to Wait

By Tom Kennedy

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A Schooner with Style — Halie & Matthew

By Rebecca Burg

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Mother’s Day Treat in Bimini

By Melody Curtis

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3rd Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous/30th Stiletto Nationals

By Nana Bosma

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

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Boatyard Blues

By Rebecca Burg

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Marine Marketplace BoatU.S. Cooperating Marinas Southern Sailing Schools Section Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category

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St. Petersburg Yacht Club Celebrates 100 Years.

Page 58. Photo Courtesy St. Petersburg Times

COVER: Polyphonic, a Skye 51, sailing in Tampa Bay. Photo by Nana Bosma

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STEVE MORRELL,

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Attend a Boat Show— See New Boats, Gear and More

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e are entering boat show season in the southeast United States. In January, there are boat shows all over the Southern states. This carries on all winter with the Miami show in February. This month (Dec. 3-6) is the St. Petersburg Power and Sail Show—the second year since last year’s merger when Strictly Sail St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Boat Show merged. Last year was a great show, and it was a wise move to merge the two shows, saving many businesses, which sell to both power and sail customers, the expense of attending two shows. It also saved the sail industry a bit of money as Strictly Sail St. Pete was spending big bucks building docks at the new location at the base of The Pier—a necessity ever since the docks at the Vinoy Resort were destroyed in a 2005 storm at the old location.

With all the people wandering around last year’s show, one wondered if the economy really had taken a hit a few months earlier. But numbers don’t lie and sales were definitely down—but not out. In this issue, we have a really good article by Roy Laughlin (page 52) on trends he observed while at this year’s Annapolis Boat Show—the leading sailboat show in the United States. People and businesses are adapting to tougher times, both in new boats, gear and in refurbishing older boats. Small boats are still popular, and there are lots of small, home-grown businesses out there which are coming up with new products and services to help make things cheaper, better and handier for sailors. Boat shows are some of these businesses’ main, if not only venue, for displaying their products for a hands-on display to the customer. Many of these small businesses are 100 percent home-based—or in a garage or some small

space in an industrial park—and customers only hear about them through advertising (in SOUTHWINDS, of course) in a magazine or on the Internet. Many of the products are invented and/or manufactured in a small shop and marketed through Web sites.

Although many of these small manufacturers would be happy if a store like West Marine would put their products on its shelves so people could see them in reality— seeking the top shelf like a brand of peanut butter at eye level in the supermarket. It takes a long time for most to get to that level. Going to a boat show is a chance for the public to touch and feel these products they only have seen photos of before.

Then there’s the boats. Roy mentions in his boat show article that small boats had a big presence in Annapolis— they’re cheaper after all and much more exciting when out for just a few hours. You get wet, but that’s the fun of it.

But manufacturers are still coming out with new models on the big boat scene. Hunter launched its 39 at Annapolis, and Catalina is coming out with its 445 at St. Pete. If you can’t afford them, you at least get to see them all.

How to Spell Sailboat I have thought about this for years—ever since I purchased SOUTHWINDS in 2002. Over the years in e-mails and articles sent to me, I have had sailors spell sailboat as two words. I accept all sorts of grammar and spelling mistakes, but for sailors to not know how to spell sailboat—that I have to say something about. And I figured with the extra distribution of this issue at the show, I can get the word out. So here it is correctly spelled: SAILBOAT.

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individuals and businesses. Our policy is to not publish letters of this nature, and we have several reasons for this policy. We won’t publish names unless we can make the individual or business criticized anonymous. (Readers can read all the letters in the past issues online to verify this policy although we do make errors.) An example might be the criticism of the actions of a marina, naming the marina. We would publish the letter and call it “a marina in west Florida”—instead of naming the specific marina. We figure maybe the marina owners will read it and know who they are and, if they are guilty, will perhaps reflect on their actions. If they are innocent, they are protected. I, as editor, make judgments—based on my personal world experience—whether the letters are worth publishing.

One reason we have this policy is because some people might be on a personal vendetta against an individual or business or had a bad experience with them or the business that was an exception to that entity’s general behavior—and no one deserves to be destroyed if a single action is neither illegal or immoral—and I make those judgments as editor.

We are a free magazine and do not have the resources or time to investigate each letter and research its veracity. Plus, some people are just plain ’ol jerks and we have to watch out for those, too.

People also make mistakes, and responses to those mistakes can be mistakes themselves—escalating to unreasonable levels.

We also have to watch out for people who don’t see the bigger picture and take things out of context. This is something I see happen every day in the larger world of news although many of these organizations have millions of dollars in resources to research out the truth. They just don’t, and some people have no sense of history. Anyone who wants to get a good understanding of how things can be taken out of context and lead to destroying someone, I suggest they read Jack London’s short story, “To the Man on the Trail.” I drink a toast to the man on the trail.

All of these concerns reinforce my resolve to watch out for critical letters.

We recently received a letter critical of one of our regular writers and an article this person wrote. This letter along with other critical letters in the past prompted me to clarify and print our policy. We decided to not publish it for the reasons given above, as I must include these writers in this policy. I want to let the letter writer know that we did pass the letter on to that writer, who can judge how to respond to me, or in his or her own life. All of our writers are independent and not employees of SOUTHWINDS, and their actions are not controlled by SOUTHWINDS. And we don’t publish everything our regular writers send us. I make those judgments and again—I make mistakes. So be it.

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How situation and don’t need to research it. Plus—again, I do make mistakes.

As for letters critical of the government—I am more apt to publish those. I consider the government “fair game” and it goes with the territory—especially since all laws are eventually enforced by threat of a gun. I do have some prerogatives. If I err in these, I will do my best to repair the damage.

In conclusion, if you want to get the word out about the actions of an individual or business that you don’t find appropriate, please send us a letter, and we will do what we can to get the word out—while leaving the object of the criticism anonymous.

Hopefully, our readers will understand the wisdom of this policy. We also invite letters about this policy.

Steve Morrell Editor SORRY, THIS WATER IS NOT FOR PEOPLE About a month ago, I pulled up to the northwest floating dock at Phil Foster Park (just north of Peanut Island, Lake Worth inlet near West Palm Beach) and tied up. A sheriff in a flats boat saw me hooking up a water hose. He turned around and came back to question me. What are you doing? he asked. Getting some water, I replied. Not from the county you don’t, was his response. His attitude was disgusting.

Isn’t this park for the people, financed by our taxes? I live and cruise aboard my sailing vessel Shark Attack (a 45-foot Morgan, Starrate Jenks design). I’ve had a welding business here in Palm Beach County for eight years and paid plenty of taxes. Others have been run off and told that they would be arrested if they were caught getting water from any of several taps.

Ed Pence, Sr. Palm Beach County, FL Ed: I would say this is a sign of the end of civilization as we know it. You can be arrested for taking water. But really, just think what would happen if word got out that there was free water at a dock in Palm Beach County. Let me do some math for you, and you will see why they have a man with a gun and a badge keeping guard on the water.

Here in Manatee County, they charge $1.69 per 1000 gallons for the first 1000 gallons. The average cost of water in the United States is $1.50/1000 gallons. But let’s play it safe and use the larger amount. For simplicity’s sake, let’s just say that the average boat has 100 gallons of water storage capacity. I know that most boats have about half that, but some have more, so let’s say 100. That means that if 10 boats take that water, they could each be stealing 16.9 cents of water, totaling $1.69. I know that’s a lot, but just think if a hundred boats came in there and did that. That would be $16.90 worth of water. Now that is really starting to add up. I know that there aren’t even half that many boat owners in all of Palm Beach County who don’t have their boat at a dock with its own water supply, but think of the cost here. The government has to keep an eye on its budget. And if word spread up and down the Atlantic Seaboard that you can get a free 16.9 cents of water in Palm Beach County, there would be thousands of boats anchored there, trying to dock at that dock with the free water. The line would be crazy.

Now do you understand why that officer was rude and threatened you with arrest?

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LETTERS BOATERS WELCOME IN GULFPORT, FL It’s been 14 months since Rainbow Dreamer, our 46-foot sloop last sailed into Gulfport, FL. Each time we have visited this port, we have had a very pleasant experience. The city of Gulfport, its establishments and the city marina have been extremely accommodating. Dennis at the city marina has always been pleasant and helpful. It is a real pleasure to have made his acquaintance, and as always, he has the answer to a problem and answers questions easily. He is a real joy for coastal and cruising mariners. The beach life onshore is phenomenal, and the activities and restaurants, with their superb cuisine, definitely make dining and going ashore an extremely joyful experience.

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CALL TO ANYONE WHO SAILED ON BOARD SORCERY I was reading one of your past issues (“From the Helm” May 2007) and saw that you sailed on Sorcery in Mexico in your pollywog days. I was a crewmember on USCGC Mellon which rescued Jake and the crew on Sorcery in 1976.

During my career in the Coast Guard, the Sorcery incident is my most honored memory.

Mellon was homeported in Honolulu at the time, and I had the chance to sail on Sorcery out of Ala Wai with Jake after he repaired her. He had such a fondness for Mellon that when he bought the Mull, he numbered her 7177 in honor of Mellon (WHEC 717). I was sad to hear of Jake’s passing.

I would love to get in contact with any of the crew that were on Sorcery during that fateful voyage.

John Wampler Fort Lauderdale, FL www.yachtaide.com captwampler@aol.com BEES IN THE MAST—THE WET/DRY VAC METHOD In September, we published a letter about a couple who have had a problem with bees in the top of their mast. They can’t seem to get rid of them without spending a substantial sum by hiring a large crane, or taking the boat out of the water—or some other expensive method. Below are some letters of help.

I just want to pass on a system that has worked for me with wasps at the top of the mast. It worked for me with wasps here in North Carolina. I used a wet/dry vac with the hose on blower; I used a halyard exit with the plate removed, inserted the hose, made a hole large enough for the end of a nozzle on a can of wasp and hornet killer. Turn the vac on and squirt away. It took three cans for the wasps to be gone, but they stayed away. I did have to go up the www.southwindsmagazine.com

mast to get rid of the nest. Hope this helps.

Wally Chapin Oriental Sailmakers BEES IN THE MAST—THE FISH TAPE METHOD WITH SMOKE If the boat doesn’t have internal halyards, the best way is to smoke the bees aloft while running a Roto-Rooter-type wire through the mast. The end of the wire should be turning.

That way, the hive is cut away from the mast. Now this is not going to be fun for you or the bees, and they are going to be really pissed off. But just remember one thing: It’s you or the bees—take your pick. When the hive drops to the bilge, get it out of there as soon as possible. The more smoke you have, the more stunned the bees will be.

You can put the wire runner into the mast from a halyard hole. Even a fish tape (like electrical fish tape) would work if they have internal halyards, which I’m sure they do on that big of a boat. But I can’t say enough about the smoke. Without it, they are in deep trouble. The smoke stuns the bees and makes it so they don’t try and sting you.

Wear lots of protective clothing.

Fred Lowe Fred and Wally: Thanks for your suggestions. I have passed these on to the owners, and they told me they tried the wet/dry vac method and had some success, but not complete. We’ll report back as they try more options.

Editor THE DOG WITH THE DARK GLASSES Imagine my surprise when a friend on the East Coast called with the news that my Chihuahua Ali and I were prominently displayed, in all our partying glory, in the September issue of SOUTHWINDS magazine. The picture was taken at our first Stranded-Naked Cheeseburger in Paradise Party, held every year on the uninhabited Fiddle Cay as a kick-off for the Abaco Regatta. I have heard the regatta described as “a party interrupted occasionally by some sailboat racing,“ and that seemed to be the case. We made new friends, reconnected with old friends and are thrilled we stayed the extra time in the Abacos in order to be around for the race week. Currently, my husband, Ali and I are high and dry in our Northern California home, but are scheduled to return to the boat, Cloud Messenger, in mid-October. From there, we will spend the season sailing slowly down through the islands to Grenada. On my agenda, this trip is to make sure to read SOUTHWINDS magazine each month! Anyone interested can follow our travels, including our time at the regatta, as well as future posts into the new season at www.sailblogs.com/member/cloudmessenger.

If you see us on our travels, be sure to say hello. You can’t miss us; we’re the couple with the five-pound, salty, sea dog.

Cheryl w/David and Ali Cloud Messenger Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 San Francisco, Ca.

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“I Write The Songs”

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ubba Whartz was finishing up what had apparently been a long story when I came through the front door of The Blue Moon Bar on a Saturday afternoon. He was wearing his traditional red baseball cap, the one with the Peterbilt emblem on it, and gathered around him was a knot of Blue Moon Bar regulars. Some were bearded, most needed a haircut and all of them needed better clothes to wear.

Brooks Brothers, I can guarantee you, had never sent any talent scouts looking for breakthrough male clothes models to The Blue Moon Bar. And it never would. “…so it was one of those avoidable accidents that sometimes happen on sailboats,” Whartz was saying. “But everybody on board had been drinking beer and boat drinks, so the collective attention span had collapsed like a Minnesota bridge. Besides the boozing, the skipper of the boat was sailing off the wind, almost directly downwind, and no one had thought to put a preventer on the boom.”

One of the listeners posed a question. “What’s a preventer?”

Bubba hardly missed a beat. “It’s a line that keeps the boom on a sailboat from going from one side of the boat to the other accidentally,” he confirmed.

“Anyway, as I was saying, no one had rigged a preventer and no one at the helm was paying the strict attention they should have been paying to where the wind was coming from. The main gybed accidentally just as one guy came up on deck from doing something down in the cabin.

Accidental gybes are quiet, like suppressed flatulence in church, so the guy coming up on deck, a guy by the name of Joxer Purcell, never heard it coming. The boom hit him in the head and knocked him cold. In fact, the blow to his head was so hard that Purcell was still unconscious when a local EMS unit got him to a hospital 90 minutes later.”

Bubba stopped briefly to down a monstrous swallow of beer. Then he continued.

“From what I heard, Purcell didn’t wake up for another whole day. His skull wasn’t fractured, because the boom

must have hit him a glancing blow, but he probably had a terrific brain concussion. The hospital kept him a day or two more for ‘observation’ and then discharged him.

“Purcell, by the way, was a brilliant nuclear physicist when this happened. He had a PhD from MIT. But from the day he got out of the hospital until he died last year, he never worked in his chosen field again. He turned his back on nuclear physics like it had become a gangrenous leper,” Bubba reported.

Shorty was in the group listening to the story, and he had a question. “Wha-wha-wha-what did he do for a living after that?”

“Purcell began writing music, and he wrote music forever more, up until he died,” explained Bubba.

“Did he write anything for the really big stars, like Percy Faith?” asked Bruno Velvetier, ASID, sipping on his cream drink that Doobie had finished off for him with fruit and a paper parasol.

“Who-who-who-who is Percy Faith?” asked Shorty, sounding like a tree full of owls.

“He was an orchestra leader of great magnitude,” replied Bruno.

“No, he never wrote any songs that anyone might recognize by name,” Bubba broke in. “In fact all the tunes he delivered were instrumentals, every one of them.”

“Green Onions was an instrumental,” added Tripwire, the Vietnam vet who was allergic to loud noises. “And that was cool.”

“Nothing he ever wrote had a title, but you still hear Purcell’s music today. It’s everywhere,” Whartz confirmed.

One of the nameless Blue Moon habitués belched sharply and asked, “Like, where, man?”

“When you are on hold on the telephone, for one,” Bubba said. “You know that music they play when you’re on hold—that’s after some recorded message says: ‘All of our customer service representatives are busy now, helping other customers’—the music that sort of goes on forever, the kind

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that has no beginning, no end, no middle and no purpose.

It’s just noise, simply sound. Why they play that crap to you on the phone is beyond me. It doesn’t entertain, educate or enlighten. It just fills a void. Personally, I would rather hear nothing, only simple peace and quiet, than some mindless sound that was produced by a guy who gave up brilliant career possibilities in nuclear physics to write music after he received what turned out to be a serious brain injury.

“You can also hear more of what he did on elevators, in restaurants whose owners have no taste and in psychiatric hospitals. It’s the same damn type of music that Nurse Ratched played on the ward in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, We know who that music was for, do we not? Fruitcakes. The Chronics,” Bubba enunciated, his voice rising with emotion and taking on a sharp, on-thesoapbox edge.

“Maybe some people really like that kind of music, man,” the guy who had belched just seconds before postulated.

“Name one,” snapped Bubba.

“My aunt Hortense liked that kind of music,” said the man, digging some wax out of his right ear with the index finger of his right hand and examining closely the accumulated riches of his excavation.

“You said ‘liked’ as opposed to ‘likes,’” noted Bubba.

“You used the past tense. Is your aunt Hortense not around anymore?”

“Nah,” said the man, trapped like a child in a thicket of thorns. “She died several months ago.”

“From what?” asked Bubba.

“Alzheimer’s,” said the man.

Bubba, who sometimes can produce refined taste similar to that of the chief of protocol at Buckingham Palace, said nothing catty. He simply moved on.

“Dr. Purcell, I understand, had an unheated flat in Philadelphia. He warmed the place up in the winter with an electric space heater, cooked his food on a hot plate, ate off

paper plates and used plastic eating utensils he had filched from Wendy’s. But he turned out a lot of music. Day in and day out, night and day, he worked at a keyboard to get the asynchronous notes he heard in his head together and jotted down on paper. He did all the arrangements, mostly for drums and guitars and saxophones, instruments that were ubiquitous and also often in possession of people who were so broke that they would play anything for money. When the musicians weren’t playing in gentlemen’s clubs or for junior high school proms, they’d jam for Purcell. He’d record them on an old Roberts reel-to-reel tape recorder he had, and that’s how the music got made. He sold the tapes to some company that syndicated the stuff. That is why you still hear it today,” Bubba explained in exquisite detail.

“So-so-so-so he liv-liv-lived in poverty for the sake of his art?” Shorty interjected.

“I don’t think he was thinking much about art,” Bubba replied. “I think he just had this awful music running through his brain all the time after he got hit in the head by that boom on that sailboat, and his gray matter got scrambled. He couldn’t get rid of it. It went on and on and on, even if it wasn’t good, sort of a musical version of elected government officials in this country. Now, Purcell’s music has been channeled to all the rest of us. It’s on the phone, in public restrooms, in cheesy restaurants, on elevators and in psychiatric wards the world over. Like maggots and dog poop on city sidewalks, it may never go away.”

Bubba’s story about Joxer Purcell’s terrible music had gripped the group to where no one was buying more beer, so caught up were they in the images that Bubba had brought to their lives.

Doobie, the bartenderette, noted, with her cash-register eye, that business was suffering, so she slid down the bar and announced that the next round was going to be on Captain Whartz. Everyone cheered. But when the cheering and applause and high-fiving stopped after 30 seconds or so Bubba was gone. Gone.

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UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list of youth sailing programs in the southern coastal states, www.southwindsmagazine.com. The list was printed in the April 2006 issue.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING Monthly Boating Safety Courses 2009 Schedule in Ft. Pierce, FL About Boating Safety—Boating Safety Course designed for the recreational boater, to encourage safety on the water.

This one-day boating course emphasizes safety on the water to enhance the boating experience and to increase confidence on the water. The course is state of Floridaapproved for those 21 and under to obtain their Florida state bBoater’s license. Go to http://a0700508.uscgaux.info/ (click on Calendar) for class information and the next scheduled class. Classes are usually very full, call and reserve space on the preferred program date. $36 (+ $10 for each additional family member).

Courses are held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Flotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce FL. (772) 579-3395 Stephanie, or (772) 321-3041 Gary, or e-mail stephcgaux@hotmail.com.

Hudson, FL, Boating Safety Courses About Boating Safety (ABS) is a one-day course covering

subjects including boat-handling weather, charts, navigation rules, trailering, GPS, federal regs, personal watercraft, hypothermia and more. The course fulfills the Florida requirements for a boat operator under 21, and allows 14-year-olds and up to operate boats and PWC. Many insurance companies also give discounts for attending. This course is scheduled every month on the second Saturday at 9 am.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses, Jacksonville, FL Safe Boating Saturdays. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $25 including materials. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Meets Florida legal requirements for boater education. Most insurance companies offer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154.

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Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron.

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Materials are $25 per family. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg, FL. Other courses continuously offered. To find out more, go to www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001, or email contact@boating-stpete.org.

North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adults sailing programs. Family Sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30 foot keelboat. $50$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638 Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course The Ruskin flotilla each month offers a Boating Safety course in Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will be held bi-monthly. Entry into the course will also allow participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.

Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating Programs For more information on upcoming education programs or to request a free vessel safety check, call (727) 469-8895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on Public

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Electrical Certification Course, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Dec. 1-4 American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460 AC and Refrigeration Certification.

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(410) 990-4460 EPA Refrigerant Certification, Miramar, FL, Dec. 18 American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org.

(410) 990-4460 US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course Orange Park, FL, Rudder Club of Jacksonville, Dec. 27-30 The US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor 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.

For more information, including prerequisites, go to the US SAILING Web site at www.ussailing.org, then go to “Training,” then “Course Calendars.

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Tampa Convention Center, International Marina Institute/Association of Marina Industries. (401) 2470314. www.marinaassociation.org/imbc.

BOAT SHOWS St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Dec. 3-6 See page 30 for show information, seminar schedule.

New Orleans Boat Show. Jan 6-10. Ernest Morial Convention Center. New Orleans. NMMA. (504) 780-1818. www.nmma.org.

54th Houston International Boat Show. Jan. 8-17. Reliant Center, Houston www.houstonboatshows.com. (713) 526-6361 Atlanta Boat Show. Jan 13-17. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. NMMA. www.atlantaboatshow.com.

Austin Boat Show. Jan. 14-17. Austin Convention Center.

Bring the whole family to the largest boating event of the year featuring over 200 vendors and boat dealers. Thursday and Friday, 12 pm-9 pm. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Visit www.austinboatshow.com for more information.

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Stuart Boat Show. Jan 15-17. Waterway Marina, the Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group Marina. Stuart harbor.

Stuart, FL. AllSports Productions. www.allsportsproductions.net/boat_shows.html. (305) 868-9224.

Charleston Boat Show. Jan. 22-24. Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, SC. (843) 364-8491. www.marinesource.com/Boat_Shows/charleston_boat_show.cfm.

San Antonio Boat Show. Jan. 28-31 at the Alamodome.

Bring the whole family to the largest boating event of the year featuring over 150 vendors and boat dealers. Thursday and Friday, 12 pm-9 pm. Friday, 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 am-9 pm. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Visit www.sanantonioboatshow.com for more information.

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The park provides numerous recreational opportunities including fishing, snorkeling and swimming in the beautiful clear waters that surround the island. It also provides a dock, good anchorage, nature trails, beach camping (depending on the tides), barbecue pits and freshwater shower and bathroom facilities.

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2009 Wharram Winter Rendezvous, Dec. 11-13, West Palm Beach, FL The 2009 Winter Florida Wharram Rendezvous, sponsored by the Polynesian Catamaran Association (www.pcaseapeople.org.uk/), is scheduled for the second weekend in December atPeanut Island in the Lake Worth Inlet in West Palm Beach, FL (www.pbcgov.com/parks/peanutisland/).

Cruiser Expo 2010 is a compilation of 26 seminars on cruising over a three-day weekend. The event will cover subjects that are designed for both the novice and the seasoned skipper. Attendees will have VIP access to the Cruiser Expo Tent. Between seminars, attendees can relax in the Cruiser Cafe, visit with other cruisers or relax while exploring the Stuart Boat Show. The expo tent will house all the seminars beginning with coffee and pastries every morning at 8 a.m.

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On Friday and Saturday afternoons, organizers will host a get-to-know-each-other cocktail hour just before the show closes.

For more information, go to www.cruiserexpo.com.

NEWS

ICW Ben Sawyer Bridge at Statute Mile 462 North of Charleston Closing Due to the scheduled replacement of the swing span of the Ben Sawyer Bridge, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) will be closed to marine traffic from Monday, Nov. 30, at 12 a.m. to Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11:59 p.m.

A safety zone will be enforced around the bridge during the entire 10-day closure. The safety zone will encompass the entire waterway from 180 yards northwest of the bridge, and 220 yards southwest of the bridge. No one may enter the safety zone without prior authorization from the captain of the Port of Charleston or his designated representative.

Mariners are encouraged to listen to the broadcast notice to mariners for updates on VHF Ch 16. CG Sector

Charleston will broadcast the closure, as well as the implementation and rescission of the corresponding safety zone for the bridge.

Updates to the schedule are dependent on weather. For questions regarding the bridge construction, call Julie Hussey at (843) 2241096 or Kim Partenheimer at (843) 972-1775.

For Coast Guard issues, contact the Coast Guard’s 24-hour Command Center Line at (843) 740-7050.

The bridge is being replaced—a two-year project, which started in late 2008. Boaters will have to go outside into the Atlantic to proceed north.

Van Liews Resign South Carolina Maritime Foundation—New Leadership Positions Announced On October 20, Brad and Meaghan Van Liew resigned as executive director and deputy director of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, positions they have held since 2004. The foundation board of directors named Sarah Piwinski as interim executive director and Jeanne Jamme as deputy director. The foundation will search to find permanent candidates with an extensive background in nonprofits and experience in the maritime industry who will continue to grow the mission of the organization.

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The Van Liews led the Foundation by developing a solid fundraising strategy to complete the Spirit of South Carolina and a clear vision of the educational programs that take place aboard the ship. In addition, their leadership has grown Charleston Harbor Fest into one of the area’s largest annual events and Charleston Race Week into a marquee regatta on the spring maritime schedule. Brad will begin a new voyage in his life as he focuses on developing an ocean racing campaign to compete in the Velux 5 Oceans Race of 2010-11. (Read more about Brad Van Liew in the Carolina Sailing section on pages 62-63).

For more information about the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, go to www.scmaritime.org.

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@ Southwinds magazine.com for information about article length, photo requirements and other questions.

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In his acceptance speech at the meeting, Jobson highlighted his plans for US SAILING. He discussed the philosophy of the organization and explained US SAILING’s goal to create opportunities for more people to sail and encourage participation, especially among youth. “We want to make sailing safe, easy and fair,” said Jobson. “We’ll work to make sailing available to everyone.”

Increased visibility for US SAILING and awareness of the sport is a high priority for Jobson. He also put an emphasis on elevating US SAILING’s national championships. Jobson is focusing on creating value for the US SAILING membership. “We will not make a US SAILING membership mandatory,” Jobson stated. “We want people and organizations to become members of US SAILING because we provide a great service for sailors, and we want to inspire others to get involved with the sport.”

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also has served on the Olympic sailing committee for 12 years. A world-class sailor, television commentator and author, Jobson has served as an ambassador to the sport. He has authored 16 sailing books including the first US SAILING instructor’s manual.

Jobson has won many championships in one-design classes, the America’s Cup with Ted Turner in 1977, the infamous Fastnet Race and many of the world’s ocean races. In college he was an All-American sailor three times and was twice named College Sailor of the Year (1972, 1973) while at SUNY Maritime College. In October 2003, Jobson was inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame by the Herreshoff Marine Museum.

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St. Petersburg Municipal Marina Reduces Rates a its Newest Dock The St Petersburg Municipal Marina—Florida’s largest municipal marina—recently announced that, while its rates are already quite competitive, it is reducing its rates at their newly-built Dock 5, which has slips in the 44- to 55-foot range. All slips on that dock are designated as non-liveaboard, but boat owners can still stay on board up to 10 days per month. Of the 52 slips on Dock 5, 27 are 21’ X 48’ and 24 are 24’ by 60’. Each slip has plenty of water with a range in depth from 6’ to 28’ throughout the dock, even at

mean low water.

The marina has reduced the rates on Dock 5 by about 20 percent. This means the pre-tax rate for a 55 foot slip for non-city residents is now only $643.80 per month and the rate for city residents is $514.50 per month. The pre-tax rate for a 44 foot slip for non-city residents is $510.61 per month and for city residents, $408.05 per month. All slips come with complimentary water and free pump-out service at the slip by a pump-out boat, five days a week.

Among the amenities offered at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina are shoreside heads, showers, air-conditioned TV lounge, fuel dock, ship’s store, laundry, transient dock, and a staff known to be one of the friendliest in the marina industry. The park surrounding the marina offers a boat launch, playground and covered picnic areas.

The marina’s 500 foot transient dock accommodates visitors for up to a two-month stay in winter and a threemonth stay the rest of the year. Additionally, the marina has eight courtesy docks for short visits, open from 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily, at $1 per hour with a maximum stay of 6 hours.

The Marina is pursuing development of a mooring field in the North Yacht Basin with 25 to 30 moorings. Plans call for a dedicated dinghy dock, laundry, shower facilities and ice machine. The Marina is hopeful the plan will come to fruition in 2011/12.

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Ed Massey Recognized with 2009 SAIL Industry Leadership Award

On Oct. 8, Ed Massey, founder and president of Massey Yacht Sales & Services, was awarded the SAIL Industry Leadership Award during SAIL‘s 34th annual luncheon at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis. “Ed is a forward-thinking sailboat dealer and trusted advisor in the sailing industry,” said Josh Adams, SAIL publisher. “He’s someone boat manufacturers, dealers, and others in our business look to for guidance.”

Since launching Massey Yacht Sales & Service in 1977, Massey’s dealerships have earned a sterling reputation in the sailing community. Currently the largest Hunter sailboat dealer in the world, Massey also represents Catalina Yachts and Island Packet Yachts. The company has dealer locations in Palmetto, St. Petersburg and Stuart, FL. Massey has successfully expanded his business in the Southeast, launching a new dealership in Stuart, and has created a

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Ed’s leadership stretches beyond his company to the many contributions he’s made as a Sail America board member and in helping to found the Strictly Sail St. Pete boat show, now the St. Pete Power and Sailboat Show, and the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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The Houston Yacht Club was hit by a 17-foot storm surge, and the storm destroyed many of the boats and docks. After Hurricane Alicia did substantial damage to the club’s boats and docks in 1983, the club created a hurricane preparedness plan that is known to be one of the best in the

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The club also took a new look at how to secure the boats, and decided, after seeing an article in BoatU.S. Magazine, to use TideMinders. TideMinders is a system of strong plastic balls that have holes in them for a lline to pass through and go around a piling, so that the line moves up and down with the tide—making it unnecessary to adjust the lines.

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When, Judy and Larry Gray, the inventors of TideMinders, visited the club recently on a visit to the region, they remarked that they saw many ingenious variations on the usual TideMinders set-up, with each one tweaked and customized for the vessel it was protecting.

The Grays went on to the Kemah Boardwalk Marina nearby.

The marina was also heavily hit by Ike, and the boats that used TideMinders fared well with almost no damage. Many others that did not use the system were heavily damaged. The Kemah harbormaster told the Grays that the use of TideMinders has increased substantially after others saw how well the boats survived that used the system.

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The state-of-the-art complex has been completely custom-built from the bottom up with specially designed docks engineered to provide stable and safe platforms for yachts of all sizes. Modern features include concrete floating docks with extra-wide gangways and full-length finger piers, color coordinated railing systems, inslip pump-outs and single and three-phase power options.

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Adults $10 Children (6-15) $5 Under 6 FREE $2 off each ticket purchased online General Show Information The St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail merged in 2008 to create one large show for all power and sailboats in downtown St. Petersburg. Show Management puts on this show and has been doing so for many years—along with many other boat shows throughout the South. There will be docks dedicated to sailboats only, and Latitudes and Attitudes magazine will be putting on their traditional Cruisers Bash on Saturday evening after the show at 7 p.m.

In-the-water sailboat displays will have dockage for 50plus boats. Brokerage sailboats will also be on display. This is besides the many on-land sailboat displays. Along with these boats will be over 200 in-water powerboats and more on land.

Over 200 exhibitors will be in the main tent, and one section will be devoted to sailing exhibitors, although many exhibitors have both sail and powerboaters as customers.

There will be a large section for outside exhibitors showing both sailing products and services and trailered boats. This is besides the dozens of trailered powerboats that will also be on display outside in the powerboat area.

Sailing seminars, run by Sail America, in the same format as the ones at the previous Strictly Sail Boat shows, will be held in air-conditioned seminar tents. A seminar schedule (not available at SOUTHWINDS press time, but it will be in the December issue) will be available at www.strictly sail.com at the St. Pete Web page and through the Show Management Web site, www.showmanagement.com. There will also be an authors tent area outside.

For kids, there will be free fishing clinics on Saturday and Sunday with free fishing gear to be given away as long as supplies last.

Discover Sailing will also be offering free sailboat rides on a variety of boats in Tampa Bay. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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OUR WATERWAYS Keep the Florida Anchoring Laws Onboard While Cruising Florida On page 40 in this section, we have printed a full page, created by BoatU.S., stating the new anchoring laws in Florida that went into effect this year and protect boaters’ anchoring rights in Florida waters. BoatU.S. recommends keeping a copy of this onboard to remind the on-the-water police of your rights. It is highly recommended that this be done with the utmost politeness, courtesy and tact, even if it is obvious a police officer is ignorant of the laws, since many of them do not know the laws—and some just don’t care. Please read the sheet carefully. Remember: They carry a gun with them, even when just inspecting your toilet. Have all your papers, safety gear and other boating requirements in order, as they will most likely come up and say, “We want to see your papers.” They can stop you for any reason they like— even if they don’t like how you look.

(You can keep the whole magazine onboard or just tear the page out. Of course, if you tear the page out, that means you are desecrating a copy of SOUTHWINDS, and a hex could possibly be placed upon your being, but for the sake of boating rights, we will excuse that action, as long as it is done gracefully.)

Mystery Boat Sinking In Sarasota Bay

By Harmon Heed The biggest boat in Sarasota Bay sank on October 20. Some say it was the ugliest boat in Sarasota Bay, too. (See article on houseboats in the “Our Waterways” section, October 2009 issue.) In fact, its owner, Jason Roznos, and his friends called the 52-foot barge Big & Ugly. It sank the week of the Sarasota Blues Festival.

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When the city of Sarasota got serious about installing a mooring field in 2008, the police ticketed Big & Ugly for not having self-propulsion. So, Jason got the transom-mounted 110-hp outboard engine running and cleaned off the tilting mechanism. Recently, he installed new head fittings, bilge pumps and batteries. Sgt. Kevin Churchill, the police officer in charge of the Sarasota marine patrol, commended Roznos for the work he had done to bring his boat into compliance.

Jason developed a good rapport with the marine patrol and offered it the use of his boat for marine training. The size and stability of the boat was ideal, so it accepted and used the boat almost every Tuesday for two months.

Officers conducted quick approach, tie-offs and boarding exercises to acquaint street patrol officers to some of the exigencies of the marine patrol. After boarding the boat, the officers were shown what to look for —safety and deployment-wise.

Why the boat sank has not been answered. Roznos had a diver take a look, but as of press time, no conclusions have been made. What is known is that the boat floated in the bay for 20 years with no known problems. On the morning of October 20, police used the boat for a training exercise.

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The boat sank an hour and a half later.

Sgt. Churchill, who was not present at the exercise, says that officers noticed the boat was sitting low in the water when they arrived and that Officer Ken Goebel, the marine patrol officer, called Roznos to inform him. Apparently Roznos was at the hospital with his wife and did not pick up the call. Roznos says he did not get a call from the police until Officer Goebel called and informed him that the boat had sunk and offered to have the city raise, tow and destroy the boat.

Jason is emphatic that the police would not have done anything intentional to sink the boat. That would be beyond common sense. It was a coincidence, Sgt. Churchill said, that the boat sank so soon after the police were on it.

Perhaps it had a slow leak at one of its old thru-hull fittings, the batteries wore down pumping for days, and an above-water, thru-hull fitting submerged and filled the boat rapidly. Perhaps one of the patrol boat’s many fenders inadvertently bumped a thru-hull near the waterline, damaging it.

“She was an old boat,” Jason said, “and anything could have went wrong, but I did check the hulls and systems quite often. From my relationship with the marine patrol, I do not think they did anything intentional to the boat.”

What does one do when his 52-foot boat sinks in a beautiful bay? The owner is, of course, responsible for the costs of refloating the boat and any environmental dam-

ages. Under an early Sarasota ordinance, 85-2854, the owner has seven days to refloat and/or remove the boat or a fine of up to $250 a day thereafter may be levied. Section 10-59 of the present ordinance, 01-4282, and Section 10-56 of the new ordinance, 07-4711, which has been pending since adopted last January and is to go into effect if phase I of the new mooring field is ever completed, add, “Any person who neglects or refuses to pay such costs is not entitled to be issued a certificate of registration for such vessel or any other vessel or motor vehicle until such costs have been paid.”

Jason considered refloating Big & Ugly, but his business and family agendas are too full now for that project. “With all the time, money and effort that has gone into her over the years, it is a shame to see her go. However, we do not have the time or energy to start the restoration process again.” He and his wife Cassandra still have their Americat 32 to party on with their children and friends.

The city of Sarasota, through Officers Goebel and Churchill, offered to lift the boat and destroy it free of charge. Jason thought the boat might be a treasure for somebody else so he listed it on Craig’s List, free to anyone who wanted to refloat and remove the boat. He says he got a lot of calls, soon had an offer and a prospective new owner dove the boat on Friday, Oct. 23. But the boat only moved down—deeper. A week after sinking, it settled flat on the bottom. At high tide the only thing visible was the roof-

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OUR WATERWAYS mounted generator. It remained there, a hazard, for at least two weeks.

End of song? For Jason, yes. “It is what it is,” laments Jason, “just water under the bay.” But the city might be moaning the blues if it spent thousands of taxpayers’ dollars refloating, towing, demolishing and dumping the biggest and ugliest boat under the bay.

Sarasota Mooring Field Installation Hits Snags

By Harmon Heed Mooring components specifications at the Sarasota Mooring Field. From the “Community Guide to Creating a Managed Mooring Field, Sea Grant Florida.” Drawing originally created by Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.

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The work was supposed to have begun the week after July 4. The installing company, Millmac Corp. of Coral

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Springs, had shown competency in installing previous mooring fields, a requirement before getting the bid. In a July interview with Mike Miller, Millmac’s founder and president, he said he had anticipated difficulties in setting the helical anchors, such as hitting previous mooring blocks and chains and other bottom debris.

In 2005, the city’s consulting engineers, Coastal Engineering Consultants (CEC) of Naples, conducted “vibratory log” soil sampling of the bay substratum to an average depth of 16 feet. They also jet-probed to an average depth of nine feet 100 of the 109 intended anchor sites. This data was included in the city’s project manual provided to all bidding contractors.

But, paragraph 10-100.5, of the soil investigations stipulated, “It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to have determined to their satisfaction ... the nature and conformation of the ground, the character and quality of the substrata, the types and quantities of materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilitiesneeded ….”

In May of 2007, CEC conducted anchor installation and testing at five anchor locations. They were able to install three anchors, which withstood 18,000 pounds. of pull pressure, one at a depth 14 feet and two at 21 feet.

The $113,000 contract gave Millmac 55 days to complete the project by September 1. Thirty-three of the 37 anchors had to be “installed or remedied to achieve test requirements” by that date. It didn’t happen. The helical anchors, specified by CEC, didn’t hold.

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tested two anchors under the observation of outside engineers. Both failed. On September 14, two weeks past the completion date, the city directed Millmac to stop work for comprehensive testing. Testing had not been included in the contract. Millmac offered to do it for $50,000. The city chose another engineering firm to do it for $30,000. That $30,000 was above and beyond the original contract price.

On September 26, all 23 of the anchors were tested; 19 failed. The acceptance criteria, given on page 49 of the contract’s Technical Specifications, is: “The net movement for the performance tests shall not exceed 0.10 inches during the final log cycle of time.” If the above criteria are exceeded, the testing becomes more rigorous and demanding.

On October 14, the city of Sarasota sent Millmac a notice of default, a “cure letter,” giving the contractor until the 29th to comply with their contract.. Miller replied with an alternative offer, which the city staff decided to decline in a meeting on October 28. The city terminated its contract with Millmac as of 5:00 p.m. on the 29th, two months after the project was to be completed.

Why did the anchors fail the performance test? Rick Winters, the city’s project manager asked CEC who reported, “… the high percentage of failed tests were attributable to the contractor’s improperly configured equipment that could not install the anchors sufficiently to meet the test specifications.” The report also stated, “The helical anchor technology when properly installed, should be quite capable of meeting the test specifications.“ Perhaps helices weren’t the proper anchor to use in Sarasota Bay’s substrata. One of Millmac’s barge workers did mention that some of the helices’ flutes (the space between the screwing blades) became clogged with clay and the helices stopped auguring. When the barge operator lifted a helical from the bottom to clean the flutes, it pulled up a plug of clay leaving an unusable hole in the bay floor. CEC had similar difficulties in their 2007 testing yet were still able to install three out of five anchors.

Why then didn’t Millmac use alternative anchoring systems? That is unknown and, because of probable pending litigation, Mike Miller isn’t presently answering any questions. The contract did allow Millmac to use alternatives, such as moving the anchor’s position slightly, using a larger helical or auguring in deeper, using multiple helices instead of one, or using an alternative anchor system, such as a reinforced concrete or steel sheet pile.

When will work start again and Sarasota get its controversial mooring field completed? Another unknown. The next step, according to the new deputy city manager, Marlon Brown, is to contact the #2 bidder for the project. If they are still interested and can show competency, contractual negotiations can begin with them. If not, then down to the #3, #4 and #5 companies who originally bid the job. That could easily take a year.

That means it could be well over a year before Phase I, 35 of the 109 moorings planned for the entire project, is completed and Sarasota’s proposed mooring ordinance #07-4711 goes into effect, if the ordinance is in compliance with Florida State Statute Chapter 327 by then. And then how long before the other 74 moorings are installed?

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field interest, and “inertia” has set in. New commissioners Suzanne Atwell and Terry Turner don’t display the zeal their predecessors did. A Commission meeting held September 21 was embarrassing for the Board, staff and citizens in attendance because of the Commission’s lack of preparedness and understanding of the ordinance changes.

Mayor Dick Clapp, who has previously been diligent about the costs, seemed confused by the wording and needed help with the rules of order. City Attorney Bob Fournier wasn’t able to effectively explain the changes.

In the meantime, the boats and boaters who were moved out of the Phase I mooring area are moving back in, beginning with county firefighter Mike‘s big ketch, now the second largest boat at anchor in the bay. That negates and wastes all the time and effort spent by the Sarasota Marine Patrol in displacing them. And some of the boaters will have lost possession of their safe mooring anchors.

With all of the delays, there is a good possibility that Sarasota will not be able to apply for the FWC’s mooring field Pilot Program beginning in July 2011 because its mooring field won‘t be finished by then. With all of the delays, it may not be prudent for the FWC to select Sarasota for the program. If the city can’t get more than two moorings installed within three years of having the permits permitted, funds funded and concessionaire consigned, how can it be expected to effectively establish and efficiently manage a pilot program for a large mooring field?

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SPECIFICATIONS: LOA 37’ 8” LWL 30’ 6” Beam 12’ Standard Draft 4’ 11” Deep Draft 6’ 6” Displacement 14,400 lbs.

Ballast 6300 lbs.

Engine diesel 32 hp Water 60 gal.

Fuel 50 gal.

Masthead Rig Sloop Total Sail Area 663 sq. ft.

Mainsail 282 sq. ft.

100 percent jib 381 sq. ft.

The Ericson 38

By Capt. Ron Butler

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he Ericson 38 is a sailor’s sailboat, and of all the boats we’ve owned over the years, it is without question our favorite. Besides small sailboats, my wife and I have owned a variety of Bahamas-capable cruisers including an Edel 35 cruising catamaran.

One of the things that attracted us to the Ericson 38 was the boat’s conservative lines and the designer’s reputation.

The designer, of course, was the legendary Bruce King who never designed a slow boat in his life, and the Ericson 38 is a prime example of his art. It’s a strikingly beautiful design and was very popular over the entire production run that extended to almost 20 years.

Ericson Yachts in California built the original E-38 beginning about 1979. Ericson sold it in two models: the standard version drawing 4’ 11” and a “racing” version drawing 6’ 6”. Pacific Seacraft subsequently bought the Ericson 38 molds around 1990 and modified the boats slightly by adding a recessed transom step and a wing-keel model that draws 5’ 3”. The Pacific Seacraft boats were built through about 1998 and were marketed as the Pacific

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Seacraft 380. Apparently, Ericson was very amenable to incorporating buyer demands into its “production” craft because every imaginable interior configuration can be found in these boats.

Our boat, a 1983 “381” model, is the standard draft, short-rig version. The deeper draft models probably offer somewhat greater stability—especially with the two-foot taller racing models. I know of at least one friend who has added an 800-pound Mars Metals bulb to his 4’ 11” /tall rig and claims to have improved his boat’s stiffness. There’s nothing like an extra 800 pounds of lead in your pencil.

I don’t consider the boat to be tender at all, and she seems to go to weather very well in any breeze, provided that you reduce sail according to conditions. Our typical cruising configuration is to carry a 130 percent Genoa on the roller furler and a full batten main. There are times when I would wish for a smaller jib because the shape of the partially rolled 130 is out of whack, but we find those instances few and far between as we don’t often sail to weather when cruising— especially when the wind’s up. We generally take the first reef at about 15 or 16 knots apparent wind. Just lazy, I guess.

We have now participated in three Georgetown Cruisers Regattas where we have raced against other similarly loaded cruisers in both the around-Stocking Island race and the Elizabeth Harbor buoy races. Our worst showing was a light air buoy race where we finished fourth in the class. In the other races, we have managed to bring home a bottle of rum at least.

Which brings me to one of the primary reasons we bought our 38: sailing performance. This boat sails fast.

Even loaded with cruising gear, we’re typically faster than similar sized boats not so encumbered. She goes upwind higher and faster than similar designs, such as the Morgan 38 or Sabre 38—at least in cruising trim.

We also liked her construction. Ericson built her in solid glass with some core in places where extra stiffness was www.southwindsmagazine.com

BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW The navigation station. Notice the chart storage area just below the table where charts can be stored rolled up.

required mostly in the deck. A grid of heavy fiberglass members (called the Tri-Axial Grid) built into the hull distributes rig loads throughout, although it reduces bilge volumes somewhat. We also liked the fact that the toe rail was molded into the deck rather than capped with teak as it is in some designs. Further, the deck is bonded to the hull with layers of glass making the hull/deck an integrated whole that will never leak. We also liked the minimal amount of teak used on the exterior of the boat. We’ve had boats with copious amounts of exterior teak, so we’ve had our fill of varnishing.

Gelcoat blistering has been an issue with most boats built in the ’80s, and some E38s have had minor blister issues. As other reviewers have pointed out, deck fittings, ports and chain plates can be the source of leaks. On our own boat, we found that the main leak culprit is the keelstepped mast with its profusion of ports for internal halyards, wires, etc. We replaced the mast partner shim system with SparTite, but this only partially solved the rainwater ingress issue. The E38 also has a few plastic thru-hull fittings below the waterline and we have replaced one, so far, for cracks found during a bottom job.

Our boat has all of the halyards, leach reefing controls, traveler controls and boom vang led back to the cockpit and stopped off in front of winches on the cabin top behind the mid-boom traveler. I’m not convinced that I like this arrangement. I think I would prefer to have the reefing winches and halyards at the mast. As it is currently set up, in order to reef, the halyard must be eased and then the crew must go forward to secure the reef cringle to the reefing hook, then return to the cockpit to tension the halyard and haul in the leach reefing tackle. Then (with our Bimini/dodger in place), exit the cockpit again to secure the reefing stops. It would be better to just leave the cockpit, accomplish all of the reefing functions up at the mast and return to the cockpit via the reefing tie-off function.

The cockpit is traditional sailboat. The bench design comes from the tiller era where one sat sideways in order to steer. I don’t understand why this feature has not been rethought, since most boats over 30 feet or so invariably have steering wheels. I find that I like the large T-shaped cockpit. Her Barient 28 two-speed self-tailing primary winches are up to the job. The Barient halyard winches are mounted on the cabin top.

The E38 also has large cockpit lockers and three convenient tool holder boxes molded into the deck. The bow anchor locker easily holds our spare Danforth 22-pound anchor with 200-plus feet of rode, deck wash-down hose, 300-plus feet of primary anchor rode and another 200-plus feet of chain and line for our pulpit-mounted Fortress.

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adequate.

We also found the helmsman’s seating position to be a bit low, so we added a folding seat offset slightly to port of the boarding ladder at coaming height. This gives much better visibility, especially for motoring the ditch. The Merriman Yacht Specialties steering gear works great, and the E38 is a delight to steer at any angle of heel. She is very light and responsive on the helm but takes a fine touch to steer her fast. We have added a Raymarine Type 2 linear drive below-decks autopilot. This is more autopilot than the boat really needs, but we found that with the steering ram

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Looking forward on the port side. The head, with a dedicated shower stall, is just forward of the settee.The Westerly Centaur 26 has double fin keels, giving her only 3 feet of draft.

Looking aft on the port side with nav station just aft of the settee and the double quarter berth just aft of the nav station.The navigation station. Notice the chart storage area just below the table where charts can be stored rolled up.

pivot correctly positioned, the steering quadrant needs the 16-inch throw of the larger unit.

Our boat has the open quarter berth aft of the chart table on the port side and traditional long bench interior, which we prefer over the more modern semi-circular seating shown in the drawings. The traditional interior means that the saloon benches are long enough and (with the back cushions removed) wide enough to sleep on comfortably.

We also like the separate shower stall in the forward head— an essential feature in a cruising boat. The V-berth is large

and more than adequate for me (6 feet, 200 pounds), my wife (smaller) and our little dog, Molly (10 pounds). (Not my idea, by the way; Molly stays on the wife’s side.) We can easily sleep 6 adults and one small dog.

There is adequate dry storage. We have cruised the Bahamas for up to 6 months on our own inventory, except for meat, water and bread, so she’s not short of space. We carry 120 gallons of water on ours; 75 gallons in the bow tank and 45 more in a bladder under the starboard settee.

Kismet has the standard Universal 32-hp diesel engine under the cockpit with a straight drive via the conventional shaft log to a bronze strut. Most boats have a dripless shaft seal installed. The stock 2-blade propeller has the usual prop walk to port when reversing.

In my opinion, the boat is slightly underpowered with the 5432 Universal (Kubota) engine. Fifty hp is more like it for a cruising boat of this size. The Pacific Seacraft models use a Yanmar 38-hp engine. While we move okay and fuel consumption is less than 1 gallon per hour, we don’t move at hull speed except in calm conditions at full throttle. The prop pitch is set to just come up about 100 rpm short of maximum. Still, at about 2000 rpm (2800 is max), we will make 6 to 6.5 knots in flat, calm conditions.

The other drawback to the marinized Kubota is the engine oil capacity. At 11.5 quarts, you’re talking major amounts of oil. I have added a supplemental oil filtering system like those used on long distance trucks that so far, has allowed me to extend our oil change interval from 75 hours to 400 hours based on lab testing of our oil samples.

We change two filters every 75-100 hours and top off the oil but we only change synthetic oil about once a year. All things considered, the Universal 5432 is a remarkably longlived and rugged engine. This same basic engine with some improvements is now marketed as the Beta engine.

I guess I can’t complain about engine access. I’ve seen many boats of this size with much less access. The cabinetry around the front end of the engine all comes apart if you need major access, and there are ports under the galley sink and in the quarter-berth. Otherwise, access is through the starboard lazzarette. This is somewhat painful since the locker must be unloaded to gain egress.

Our galley and refrigeration systems work fine, and the fridge is large enough, although so deep that you need to do

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The galley, on the starboard side. looking aft.

a little hatch diving to reach the stuff in the bottom. Our fridge is cooled by a vintage Adler-Barbour air-cooled unit.

The freezer even makes ice cubes, essential for my sundowner. There are two propane tank lockers vented overboard at the aft end of the cockpit. We find that we get about six weeks of cooking out of a single 10-pound tank. We don’t have an oven in ours. A previous owner obviously preferred having a microwave, which sits where the oven should be and mainly serves as storage.

In terms of other drawbacks, the original stainless steel

water tanks oozed profusely through pinholes in the seams.

The tanks were made by a California company to Ericson’s design. Of course, they were 20-year-old tanks. After studying this issue a bit, I’ve come to the conclusion that stainless steel and aluminum are not proper materials for water tankage. The reason is that chlorine in the water attacks the welding materials and will eat through it no matter how carefully the tanks were originally constructed. If you want water safe to drink, then you must add chlorine to the water.

Besides, municipal system water already has substantial chlorine in it. Water tanks should be made of chemically inert plastics or fiberglass that can take the chlorine dosing.

I hope I don’t sound like I’m complaining. The Ericson 38 is a fine boat and meets our cruising needs very well. She is an excellent couples boat, easily handled by two but with sufficient room to entertain up to four overnight guests and still sail fast.

Recent prices on Yacht World showed boats ranging in age from 1983 to 1995 with the highest price at $148,500 for a 1992 model down to $54,980 for a 1984, with most boats falling between $65,000 and $85,000—cheap for one of the best boats of her class.

Capt. Ron Butler has been a USCG licensed Master (50-ton sail endorsement) since 1984. He is also a US SAILING Small Boat Instructor. He has been sailing and messing about in boats for his entire life, and he and his wife have sailed together for over 40 years.

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The panels, connected. Notice the chalk marks that align with slide location. The webbing is sewn in place two inches on either side of the slides.

Make Your Own Mainsail Stacking System PART II OF PART II

By Linda L. Moore Assembling and Sewing the Side Panels In Part I, I began by taking measurements for the custom sail pack. I identified the supplies needed and calculated how much fabric to buy. Then I cut and marked the side panels.

After cutting and hemming the side panels (Part I), I needed to mark directly onto the fabric where the sail slides would naturally align with the finished sail pack. This would give me where I needed to sew the 2-inch webbing.

As discussed in Part I, our plan was not to add hardware to the boom. We dropped the mainsail to the deck while it was attached to the boom. While I held the bottom of the port panel along the boom, Chris marked on it with chalk where the slides matched up to it, both of us being careful to hold the Sunbrella panel firmly without pulling it. Our design included leaving a gap where the reefing lines exit. This ended up being 30 inches. As well as leaving a gap with no webbing at the clew slide, that ended up being 20 inches.

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Aft sections of the sail cover (after zipper has been sewn into the cover) with opening for the clew slide and 4” webbing connecting both panels.

Sewing a top stitch to the batten panel at 1/4”. This stitch was also used as a guide when sewing the top and side panels together.

However, we did use one 4-inch piece of webbing at the aft section of the sail pack to hold the panels together behind the clew.

I copied the slide marks to the starboard panel by laying the port on top of it. By doing this, I was able to confirm that both sides were aligned before sewing on the webbing.

I left a 2-inch space on either side of the slide marks, as well as the gap for the reefing and outhaul. Then I cut and taped 10-inch strips of the 2-inch seatbelt webbing onto one side panel one-half inch from the hemmed edge. I placed the first row of stitches 1/8 inch inside the hem. Once I completed the first row of stitches, I sewed the webbing onto the second panel. This was the most challenging part of making the sail pack because I had to roll the fabric between and under the sewing machine arm. I just took my time working on it.

(Tip: Before beginning this part, make sure your bobbin is full. It’s worth the effort rather than having to stop several times to replace bobbins.)

Once I had both panels secured with the webbing and confirmed that the slide marks were aligned by folding the panels together, I took the partially completed sail pack to the boat, and this time we removed the mainsail from the boom and slid on the panels. Although this was a time-consuming process and had to be done on a light-wind day, it assured us everything fit as planned. This was also the time when we lifted the panels and held them up (as best we could) to make sure we were satisfied with the height and bagginess of the sail pack. (If it had been too short, I could have used a flat-felled seam to add more fabric; if it was too big, I could have marked and cut where needed.)

To finish the bottom, I added two more rows of stitches 1/8-inch apart and parallel to each other, finally securing the panels. Next, I created the loops at the top of the panels through which 1/4-inch Dacron line would be tied, to hold the pack up. These loops were made with one-inch webbing and sewn on with a box-X stitch. (Some sail packs have stainless steel rings secured through these loops, but I saw the webbing chafing on a sail pack and chose not to use the stainless rings. If I had used them, they would have needed to be inserted through the loops before sewing the box-X stitch.) I cut this in 8-inch pieces, folding 2 inches for the loop, taping the 3-inch ends side by side and securing with

the box-X stitch. This is basically a stitch in the shape of a box with an X sewn in the middle.

We did not have lazy jack lines installed at this point.

We used six attachment points on each side—one at the mast, one at the topping lift and four along the sides spaced evenly apart. If you have a lazy jack line system already installed, you will need to determine how many loops you will need. (Note that all webbing was cut with a hot knife to finish the edges before sewing.)

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per 12 inches longer than you will need it.

This way you have a starting/ending part that is easy to grab hold of. Secure the end of the zipper with a piece of webbing strap by creating a pocket and sewing the zipper tape inside of it. This keeps the panels attached to each other at the aft end of the pack, making sure that the zipper slider won’t get stuck in there. (Several months later, I was at a canvas shop and noticed that Closing The Sail Pack The zipper sewn into the top panel with 12 inches leading the aft end, and finished in addition to the bastBefore beginning the with webbing. The hemmed “inside” of the batten sleeve (on top and bottom of ing tape, they had also stapled the zipper in sail pack project, I photo). Measurement E from the Part I diagram. place for sewing. Next time I practiced how I was going to will do that, too, because it do the center zipper section did slip off at times when I by using scrap material and was trying to sew it. Just be a paper pattern. Earlier sure to remove every staple (measurement E, see Part I), very carefully.) The trick I had determined the width with sewing the zipper is to of the center portion of the not stretch it onto the fabric sail pack. For me, this was 16 when you are taping it. Just inches—or 8 inches per side. lay it gently without pulling To each side measurement, I it. I left the zipper closed and added 2 inches for the ziptaped both sides to be sure per hem and flap, and 3 that it was aligned correctly. inches for the batten sleeve, At this point, I verified plus one inch for sleeve the center section was going hem. This resulted in a total to fit the side panels by layof 16 inches in width by ing it alongside them. As it (measurement D, see Part I) turned out, it ended up 18 feet 3 inches (plus hems being 9 inches short. That is and needle pucker why earlier in this article I allowance) for each side of mentioned adding extra the center section. (Note: To length in your measureprolong the life of the zipments for needle pucker. I pers, I planned for the zipadded the length with a flat per to be completely covered felled seam and it looks like on both sides. Zippers, it was meant to be there (at although UV treated, could least that is what I’m going be the first part to be to tell anyone who asks). My replaced on a sail pack due advice is if you find that to sun damage. Before worksomething is too short or too ing with a zipper, if you long, don’t get discouraged; haven’t already mastered you can always fix it and no this, I recommend watching one needs to know you several of Sailrite’s free made a mistake. online videos, including The completed top panel prior to attaching to the side panels.

Next, I hemmed the bat“Zipper - All Questions ten sleeve edge with 1/2-inch double-rubbed hem. I Answered about Zippers - Streaming Video.”) allowed a 3-inch sleeve for the PVC. (In hindsight, a twoAfter cutting and sewing the hems on the fore and aft inch would have worked just as well.) I folded and pressed ends, I sewed the zipper to each center section, but not the sleeve at 3 inches and sewed a 1/4-inch top stitch along before using the basting tape to hold it in place. Cut the zipAt this point, I had the two panels for the sides of the sail pack and the loops to hold it up. Now I wanted to add the center section, which included the zipper closure and batten sleeve. The purpose of the batten is to provide stiffness at the top of the sail pack. I used 18 feet of 1/2inch PVC pipe for the batten (which was inserted once the sail pack had been hoisted in place).

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the top edge. I sewed the top of the sleeve to the side panel, laying one on top of the other, using the previous top stitch as a sewing guide. I ran two rows of stitches directly on top of one another for added reinforcement. Next, I sewed the bottom edge of the sleeve to the side panel, using the hemstitch as a guide. At six inches before the aft end, I left a 3inch opening where the PVC pipe was to be inserted later, then finished sewing the last three inches of the sleeve to the panel. Finally, I sewed the aft end of the batten sleeve closed.

At the aft end of the sail pack, I planned additional webbing loops for attachment points to the topping lift device, and sewed them on.

In addition, I made a one-piece section to wrap around the mast and zip to the sail pack. I sewed one side of each zipper onto the sail pack, accounting for them to be completely covered with fabric to protect them from UV. The wrap section has a 6-inch-wide “collar” that is one and a half times the circumference of the mast that secures at the top with Velcro.

more forward than up on the aft end.

Overall, we are satisfied with the outcome and know we will get many years of use out of it. I get many compliments on it, and I am proud of my work.

I’d like to say I dreamed up all the ideas for my “Linda Pack,” but I really do need to credit Matt and Jim Grant, Dan Smith and all the folks at Sailrite who answered questions online, even on weekends!

Equal credit goes to Karin Nason, my comrade in sewing, who lives in New Brunswick, Canada, and was “there” for me. Through her e-mail words of encouragement, advice and “been there, done that” suggestions, my project came to life. Also, “Thanks!” Bob and Marge from DevOcean.

Troubadour’s Captain, Chris May, installing the completed “Linda Pack.“ The mainsail was first removed, and then guided back on, alternating between the sail slides. In this photo you can also see the zipper (white), and center section with batten sleeve.

Installation and Final Thoughts Now it was time to install the pack! We removed the mainsail and guided the sail pack along the boom while alternating the slides between the webbing straps. We tied the aft end of the sail pack to the topping lift device, and tied off the (now installed) lazy jack lines to the side panel webbing loops and raised the sail pack.

We are very happy with our “Linda Pack.” For a twohanded crew it has been an important addition to the safety of our boat. We can lower the sail into the pack, and once secured, we can zip it closed. It requires some hand stuffing, but the alternative of trying to flake and tie off our mainsail in anything but a calm anchorage is worth it.

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Annapolis Sailboat Show Indicates Industry Trends

By Roy Laughlin

tion brands, had multiple models on display.

Multihull builders, arguably the bulls in the sailboat market during the past decade, had significantly fewer boats on display this year than at any time in the past few years. This may be the first time in two decades such a significant multihull participation decline was so evident. Fountaine Pajot, like Hunter, bucked the trend, and introduced its Lipari 41 at the show. This is a blue water cruising catamaran, and it, too, won a boat of the year award. Lagoon featured its new 410 cruising cat. One should not be overtaken by the significance of numbers, however. The offerings were diverse. The new Prout International 50, now being built in China, was in this show for the first time. Dragonfly had brought a Firefly 28 to the show, and it received a lot of attention. This is an impressive midsize, stylishly laid-out cruising trimaran from Denmark. It never fails to make an impression.

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he Annapolis Boat Show, Oct. 8-12, rose above a year of economic chaos to give a great experience to the sailing public. The good news from the show is that interest in sailing, both racing and cruising, has survived the chaotic economy. Boatbuilders have not given up efforts to improve sailboat designs, or to improve and offer new equipment. In fact, the market for improvements, upgrades, and replacement equipment may be stronger now than at any time in the recent past. And finally, the simple enthusiasm for the sport was back again at the show this year. It was notably subdued during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, which coincided with the initial week of the economic collapse. Sailors came to the show with plans and dreamsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and they had confidence that one way or the other, their interest in sailing would find an expression, perhaps through their experience at the 2009 Annapolis Sailboat Show.

Multihull and Monohull Trends The number of boats this year was down markedly compared to recent years. A few familiar names of both mono and multihull builders were conspicuously absent. This was particularly apparent for yacht class catamarans, those over 62 feet. The subtext for yacht class multihulls is that most are preparing for the Miami show in February 2010. The number of monohulls, including yacht class boats, seemed far less affected by economic malaise. Production sailboats, including Hunter, Catalina, Sun Odyssey, Beneteau, among others, came as usual, and brought with them their impressive model line, with only a modest reduction in the total on display. Hunter, in particular, bucking current market trends introduced its Hunter 39, and was rewarded with a boat of the year designation by one of the national sailing magazines. Beneteau and Catalina, both popular produc-

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The Small-Boat Presence From a distance, the big boats dominate a view of the boat show. But once in the show, it is clear that the small boat market, racers and day sailers under 30 feet, are maintaining their appeal to sailors. There were at least as many this year as in past years, and they were displayed prominently along some of the busiest stretches of the piers, ones that in prior years have been occupied by larger cruising boats.

Sailors seemed still interested in high-performance boats. If asked to pay the price for high tech to obtain high performance, the buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hopes were that they would settle for paying the more affordable price for a boat under 30 feet.

Small boatbuilders have not missed the opportunity to appeal to a market that is both much more price conscious now than was the case during the past decade, but one with equally strong desires for the newest, the best, the fastest, and the most reliable.

Sail design and fabrication is probably one of the best examples of recent new technology that is in the final stages of full integration into the main line of sailing. While very low stretch fiber made its way quickly and usefully into hull composites, and rigging, the successful integration of these new fibers into sail cloth (or membranes as is now a currently fashionable term) and sail designs has a much less even history of success between 1990 and 2000. Since then, experience and improved materials have dramatically increased the reliability and longevity of modern sails. Sail lofts, even local ones, have had time and the market opportunity to build at least a few new modern sails, and develop confidence during the experience. It is no longer the case that a limited number of pioneer sail lofts claim possession of the secrets of contemporary sail building, using the newest materials. And that was reflected by the large and www.southwindsmagazine.com

diverse number of sail builders, and their offerings, at Annapolis. Prices are lower and confidence in reliability, with multiple options is growing the sail market.

Flat Monohull Decks a New Feature Several monohulls of this show exhibited a striking deck design that included a level, uncluttered flat deck from stem to stern. The design is surely not revolutionary. One level deck, with extensive Small boats showed a strong presence at the Annapolis show. clean, open spaces has been a design goal with The Annapolis show was the final stop for modest equipincreasing acceptance for at least a decade and a half. The ment purchases prior to departure. Cruisers might be in the Sensei 28 at the day sailer end, and the Hanse 630 at the market for a better windlass, a larger generator or an extra yacht end, are standout sailboats at the Annapolis show that chain rode for the anchor. These cruisers and liveaboards represent how extensively this design element can be implewere no fewer this year than in past years. But the “new mented on some boats. In one way, this design feature refurbisher” is someone who came to spend five figures to marks a convergence between cruising catamarans and buy everything from new engines and generators, to rigmonohulls. The broad expanse of level interior and exterior ging, sails and electronics. One banner at the show even decks on cruising catamarans is a feature that many cite as offered competitively priced “restoration” cost, a thinly one responsible for their emergence as a preferred sailboat veiled, but clear reference to refurbishment. One person at design. The Hanse 630, with its size and level deck layout, the show mentioned taking a cruising monohull to a shipgives almost the impression of a cruising catamaran. yard well up the Mississippi for the makeover that started The large number of senior sailors is the primary reason with gel coat repair on the hulls and ended at the top of the that level decks are preferred. They are widely adopted for rigging. He said he expected to have a boat equivalent to a that reason, not because one type of boat is attempting to new one, for $70,000 less than the equivalent price of a new borrow “coolness” from another. If fabrication of composite boat, even at contemporary anemic prices for new boats. material hulls with sharp edges is deemed consistently reliSince the October of the financial melt-down, the averable (which vacuum infusion helps ensure) and sharp edges age citizen has largely been tricked, and the large financial in the finished product maintain structural integrity, expect institutions have largely been treated. In the meantime, the this design feature to become even more prevalent, at the sailing public has been busy reconstructing dreams and expense of rounded edges above the waterline of fiberglass renegotiating plans. Some are working toward an extended sailboats. liveaboard cruise that is to be the experience of a lifetime.

The Annapolis Boat Show is a place to see and search Others seek only a brief escape to the freedom of the water for novelty that has a chance at wide acceptance. At this on a regular basis. The Annapolis Boat Show is the place show, one booth featured an extensive line of affordable, where sailors can go for the best the world has to offer to high-quality pram and wood kayak kits that could be make these plans a reality. At the Annapolis Boat Show, for assembled by the home hobbyist. The kits featured higha few days each October, that’s what really matters. quality woods and veneers and very pleasing designs.

Anyone with some knowledge and experience with woodworking could construct one of these beautiful small boats.

An inflatable catamaran was another novelty that may have a steeper climb than the wooden boats to find a wider market. But the concept seemed to get attention: Carry the deflated boat over the dunes, inflate it, and take off for a cruise down the beach.

Refurbishing Older Boats Major U.S. boat shows are places for new boat sales. In fact, most show organizers stipulate only new boats are to be present. This year, the “refurbisher” was more prominent than at any other time in recent memory. Boat owners were looking for new equipment to put on older boats. In the past, the usual refurbisher was most noticeable as a cruiser planning to leave for the Caribbean and other points south.

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COOKING ONBOARD

By Robbie Johnson

Jamaican Hangover Stew INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. grouper fillets (or any firm-fleshed white fish like red snapper or hogfish) ½ lb. salt pork (or thick-sliced bacon, diced) 1 large onion 3 large waxy potatoes, cleaned and diced (Russet or Idaho okay, too, but peeled) 3-5 fresh green jalapenos or Serrano peppers, seeded and chopped 2 limes, washed and quartered Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

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Despite meticulous planning, on my solo sail from Matthew Town, Great Inagua, Bahamas, to Port Antonio, on the northern shore of Jamaica, the winds proved light and contrary, and after almost three days en route, I was left bobbing offshore on a dark evening at 8 p.m. Keeping to an inviolate rule to never approach land at night, I was obliged to spend the next 10 hours tacking back and forth in irritating light winds and a choppy, hull-slapping sea.

By the time I entered the port and cleared customs the next morning, I was one tired sailor. The young Jamaican customs officer (barefoot and no uniform) who cleared me into Port Antonio, sensed my depleted spirits and insisted that I accompany him just a short walk to his “auntie’s” restaurant for a traditional Jamaican breakfast. Thinking fried eggs, bacon, grits and a hot cup of Blue Mountain coffee, I was in for a surprise. The young man’s aunt served me a traditional island breakfast that in Jamaican patois is called “boil fish.” It is famously touted as a reliable cure for a hangover, a not uncommon sailor’s malady, and I can report that it completely restored my spirits that lovely Jamaican morning despite my not having consumed any liquor!

A simple, one-pot meal with few ingredients and guaranteed results, here’s the recipe. It serves 6 weary or…

Preparation 1. Cut grouper fillets into 2-inch pieces.

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add salt pork and cook for about 8-10 minutes until crisp. Add onion and cook about 5-7 minutes until tender—but before it browns, then add the boiling water, potatoes, lime quarters and chili peppers. Cook this mixture, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, then add the grouper and let it simmer in the stew for another 10 minutes.

3. Discard the limes, season with salt and pepper and serve hot with cornbread or Johnny cake.

Welcome to Jamaica!

Robbie Johnson lives aboard a steel Tahiti Ketch and is the author of Gourmet Underway – A Sailor’s Cookbook. Order his book at www.gourmetunderway.com.

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any boaters know BoatU.S. as a lobbying group, fighting against federal and state legislation or fees that unfairly single out boaters. In Florida, BoatU.S. recently helped with the passage of House Bill 1423, so boaters in anchored vessels will no longer have to fear a visit from a law enforcement officer advising that their boat has “overstayed” its visit.

In the mid-1990s, BoatU.S. also helped reaffirm a 1994

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However, lobbying isn’t the only thing BoatU.S. does for boat owners. Far from it. To those with powerboats, many will think of BoatU.S. as a waterborne towing club, as the TowBoatU.S. towing fleet is there when an engine won’t start. BoatU.S. can help when the fuel tank runs dry or a gentle pull is needed to lead a boat off a sandy shoal.

However, deep keels, tides and shallow shoals also conspire against sailboaters sometimes.

If you trailer your boat, BoatU.S is the one to call if the trailer breaks down. Chances are an auto club doesn’t cover it. That’s most likely why people sometimes see a boat and trailer rig—alone—on the side of the highway with a flat tire. The owner is likely off looking for help while the boat is a sitting duck for thieves. BoatU.S. will come fix a flat on the side of a busy highway so the owner won’t have to leave his disabled boat trailer alone. BoatU.S. will also winch a car and trailer up a slippery ramp or get him back in a locked tow vehicle, which BoatU.S. also covers in its roadside plans.

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• In 1969, BoatU.S. founder Richard uct tests, or giving out over a million Schwartz learned from his boating dollars in grass roots grants. BoatU.S. friends that they were being cited by helps keep the water the public the U.S. Coast Guard for improper swims and fishes in clean. engine compartment ventilation—on For those looking to buy a boat, brand-new boats. He soon shed light the first place they need to go to is on boating’s unfair dirty secret, testithe online Consumer Complaint fying before Congress and then helpDatabase. It’s a treasure trove of coning to author the landmark Federal sumer complaints and safety inforBoat Safety Act of 1971. This leveled mation reported by boat owners, the the playing field for boaters by makU.S. Coast Guard, manufacturers, ing safety design standards the marine surveyors and marine techniresponsibility of the Coast Guard and cians. Its Value Check service lets you know how much BoatU.S. mem- The Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner program loans out created the USCG Office of Boating bers have recently paid for the boat children’s life jackets over 90,000 times every Safety. Then, as now, BoatU.S. still covers the boaters’ back. model you’re looking to buy. year, saving three youngsters to date.

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The St. Petersburg Yacht Club in 1919. Courtesy photo from the Earl R. Jacobs Photo Collection of Francis G. Wagner’s St. Petersburg Photographs, University of Florida, Tampa.

Celebrates 100 Years SPYC is celebrating its Centennial Year in 2009. William Ballard and Barbara Watson Clapp, Tom Pierce, and Gina Bowden-Pierce have tracked down images and stories from the club’s past. Much of the information contained in this article comes from their research and hard work for the book A Nautical Heritage: The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Story.

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Before SPYC Before the SPYC was built, the waterfront in St. Petersburg was unkempt. The land surrounding SPYC’s current location was largely commercial with train tracks and a power plant nearby.

According to the Board of Trade, “The whole waterfront was unsanitary with decaying seaweed and animal matter producing obnoxious odors rendering residence along the waterfront intolerable and beyond all question detrimental to health…the general appearance of decay with old boats, rotting piers, and all sorts of riffraff does not well comport with a progressive city.” The poor reviews of St. Petersburg helped leaders realize the importance of making the city more appealing to citizens and tourists alike.

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A New Waterfront is Born Inspired by the parks system featured at the Chicago World’s Fair, part owner of the St. Petersburg Times and city leader William Straub made it his priority to make the waterfront of St. Petersburg more beautiful. His goal was to turn commercial property into waterfront parks.

Not everyone agreed with Straub’s vision for the waterfront. In February 1906, a business owner planned to build a number of low-end rental cottages in areas where Straub wanted his parks. Concerned that this would cause an influx of other construction projects, Straub convinced the city to pass an ordinance stating that no buildings other than boathouses and bathing pavilions were to be built on the waterfront unless approved by the city. This decision made it possible for SPYC to be formed.

A Yacht Club for a Dollar a Year According to the club’s Centennial book entitled A Nautical Heritage: The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Story, on October 29, 1909, Straub and other business leaders met at a marine supply company in downtown St. Petersburg to create a yacht club. At this session, Dr. M.H. Axline was named the first Commodore and the group planned its first official club boat trip to nearby Blind Pass.

In the early days of the club, membership dues were $25, but the real deal was the one struck with the city. SPYC entered into a 30-year lease for waterfront land with the city of St. Petersburg for $1 a year in 1916. The city saw SPYC as an integral part of its goal to preserve the waterfront.

Depression Blues According to the club’s Centennial book, at one point during the Depression, the future of the club seemed doubtful.

Things were so bad that Commodore Lew McMasters had to meet several payrolls out of his own pocket. The club’s board of directors organized a meeting to determine the future of the failing club. The board was deadlocked on a vote to decide whether to shut SPYC down and turn its leased land back over to the city. When E.C. Robby Robison, www.southwindsmagazine.com

who had been working late in his photo lab, arrived at the meeting, he cast the swing vote to keep the club open.

SPYC’s First Fleet a Splashing Success Fish Boats were the club’s first official fleet. Fish Boats looked like a cross between a Lightning and a Sunfish, and the Club paid $150 for each boat. The fleet was so popular among members that SPYC started charging 20 cents per use.

Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum in Havana St. Petersburg’s offshore racing circuit started small with members taking tiny gaff-rigged boats on treacherous voyages. In 1930, members decided to race to Havana for the first time. The regatta was front-page news with competitors starting from a packed Municipal Pier. The race was tough with knockdowns, squalls, and low visibility, but sailors did receive a complimentary bottle of rum upon crossing the finish line.

One of the funnier stories in the SPYC Centennial book happened during a Havana regatta in the 1940s. John Wilhelm unwittingly got himself into trouble after a quote that he said on the radio was misinterpreted by local landlubbers. WSUN was broadcasting from the St. Petersburg Pier when Wilhelm said on air, “If the winds hold, we’ll soon be down on Rebecca. We’ll ease the sheets and really drive her home.” The station was flooded with irate callers whose suspicions about the lack of morality of the sailing community were confirmed.

The club today. Photo courtesy of the city of St. Petersburg.

toward the open waters of the Gulf for safety. After that, Mullet Key was understandably placed off limits for the junior sailors.

The Day the Circus Came to SORC The SORC was a popular ocean racing series with races from St. Petersburg and to Fort Lauderdale and then on to Nassau. SORC continued on into the 1980s after the last Havana race was shut down in 1959.

Jack Powell’s Tiger boats were two of the more wellknown boats that competed in SORC. Powell’s Paper Tiger was the first fiberglass boat and SPYC boat to win SORC overall. When Paper Tiger was retired, a new boat named Salty Tiger came on the scene in 1968.

Powell decided he wanted a launching ceremony and cocktail party at the club to celebrate his new boat.

Unfortunately, the Salty Tiger and its co-owner Wally Frank were still up in Long Island Sound and wouldn’t make it down in time for the launching ceremonies. Powell was left with a dilemma. How was he going to honor a boat without the actual boat? Marv Haber, Powell’s foredeckman, asked: “Why don’t you have a real tiger?”

The foredeckman apparently used to do a high-wire act

Bombs Away!

In The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Story, it is obvious that adult sailors weren’t the only ones finding trouble at SPYC. Shortly after WW II, B-17 bombers from MacDill Air Force Base would occasionally use Mullet Key as a bombing range.

SPYC junior sailors were also in the habit of using Mullet Key (now Fort Desoto Park) as a picnic and camping site.

One day Lew McMasters Jr., Sam Cary, Homer Allen and Elliott Holland sailed Fish Boats over to the island when they heard a large thunk, followed by another thunk, and then another thunk. They looked up to see B-17s flying toward them. Their hearts racing, the boys leaped back into their boats, leaving their sail covers behind. They took off

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with the circus (appropriate for anyone doing foredeck). He knew Gunther Gebel- Williams, the famous animal trainer from Ringling Brothers Circus, which winter-quartered in nearby Sarasota. Gebel-Williams saw the publicity possibilities, and, voila! a 900-pound tiger appeared at the cocktail party. It took 12 men to lift the Bengal tiger’s cage onto the St. Petersburg Yacht Club patio. The tiger’s roars shook the windows in the club. The following year, the boat Salty Tiger arrived in St. Petersburg in time to sail and win overall SORC honors. Fortunately, there wasn’t a live tiger on board the boat that year.

The Day Heritage Needed a Bumper The boat Heritage was a beautiful wooden yacht designed

by Charley Morgan to answer a 12-meter race challenge

from Australia. In the Centennial book, the reader gains a true sense of what a renaissance man Charley Morgan was. Morgan designed the hull, the rig and the sails for the yacht. After supervising Heritage’s construction, in an unprecedented move, Morgan skippered the boat in the America’s Cup defending series. But Heritage almost didn’t make it to the challenge in Newport.

On May 3, 1970, a crowd gathered to watch the official launch of Heritage in St. Petersburg’s Bayboro Harbor. The wooden boat was slowly hoisted into the air, but then the crane teetered. The crowd stood aghast as the beautifully varnished hull crashed into the seawall. Crewmember Fred Bickley and others valiantly tried to prevent damage, and fortunately, the boat could be repaired. Heritage was the last wooden America’s Cup boat built and still sails today out of Newport, RI. Captain Outrageous One of the more colorful personalities featured in the Centennial book is that of media mogul Ted Turner who used to compete in SORC races during the 1970s. Ted Turner, aka “Captain Outrageous,” was hanging out in the SPYC lounge prior to the Fort Lauderdale race when he was offended by a remark made by renowned boat designer Britton Chance.

According to legend, Turner punched Chance in the passageway by the lounge at SPYC. Later that night, a prankster altered the nearby Bayfront Center’s marquee to read: “Now appearing: Ted Turner vs. Britton Chance.”

Planes Falling from the Sky Much of the sailing for SPYC happens near the small Albert Whitted Airport. SPYC junior sailing team coaches Erik Boothe and Alexis Ackman had been watching a plane practice touch and go’s when suddenly the pilot made an error.

The WW II air show plane flipped over and came crashing into the water.

With his junior sailing first aid kit in hand, Boothe motored over to the sinking plane and asked the pilot and son if they needed help. They were fine, but none too happy about their ruined plane.

Perhaps the most heroic rescue came from Gene Hinkel.

Hinkel was off The Pier when he witnessed a plane crash.

He raced over to the sinking aircraft, jumped into the water, and rescued the pilot.

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A Racer Sails On at the Isla Mujeres Race SPYC, in cooperation with the federal government of Mexico, has conducted a race from St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) each year since 1969. A number of famous yachts have competed in the race including Charley Morgan’s Encore Cherie skippered by Peter Bowker and S.A. “Huey” Long’s 73-foot ketch Ondine II. Racers have been enjoying the island’s onshore hospitality including a famous annual basketball game against the locals and a sail with local island children.

It is easy to see why 2007 race winner Robert Parker wanted to compete in the regatta again in 2009. According to the St. Petersburg Times, he assembled a crew including his daughters, their spouses, and a grandson and set out to reclaim his trophy. Parker’s Enigma was blasting on a fast reach when he was suddenly stricken by a heart attack. The www.southwindsmagazine.com

70-year-old sailor passed away doing something he loved.

His family had a meeting and determined that he would’ve wanted them to continue the race. They continued on, taking line honors. Parker apparently attended the awards banquet in his new urn.

SPYC Today The stories above offer just a taste of some of the many pieces of history that make St. Petersburg Yacht Club what it is today. From cruisers to world-class racers, SPYC is a place that boaters can affectionately call home. Its decades’ long commitment to community sailing activities continues, while a new focus on the promotion of disabled sailing gains momentum.

More racing than ever is happening at SPYC. A PHRF Friday night series regularly had 30+ boats last summer, and race organizers have decided to expand the series into the spring for next year. A new focus on the promotion of disabled sailing has gained momentum. Finally, a number of master level members have been competing in team racing events around the country, and this grassroots group keeps growing larger.

SPYC race committees and club members continue to grow the sport through activities on and off the water.

Northern sailors from the Thistle and Lightning fleets (among others) still choose to host their popular mid-winter regattas out of SPYC due to its excellent race management. The Salty Sisters women’s sailing group is active with members filling many SPYC leadership positions. Junior sailors are still having fun and trying to follow in the footsteps of former SPYC juniors who went on to win the Olympics and America’s Cup. Operations at the city-owned St. Petersburg Sailing

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Center are still largely funded by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The Sailing Center offers the sport of sailing to everyone in the community. One new addition in October 2007 is the merger between the Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club and the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. SPYC members now have two clubhouses to enjoy with the Pass-a-Grille club offering members a more casual dining atmosphere across the street from the Gulf of Mexico.

It’s hard to imagine that the club’s forefathers could have dreamed of the impact that SPYC would have on the world sailing scene. From an inauspicious review calling SPYC’s waterfront land detrimental to health, to its current 5-Star Platinum Club rating, SPYC has certainly come far.

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Keeping Charleston on the Map

By Dan Dickison Brad Van Liew, who twice sailed in the Around Alone Race, and his wife Meaghan have been instrumental in establishing Charleston as a world sailing center. Photo by Billy Black.

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n the days of yore—during the golden era of sail— Charleston, SC, was one of the most active and renowned ports in all of the North Atlantic. Artistic renderings from that era reveal a harbor choked with sailing ships and wharves surrounded by a forest of masts. The Holy City — as it’s often called—boasts a history of vital trade in agricultural and manufactured commodities. Yes, sadly, it was also one of the primary gateways for the slave trade. But little doubt remains. Charleston was well-known in maritime circles, and there was definitely a buzz about the place.

These days, the city is still a vibrant port, one of the four most active seaports on the East Coast. As you might expect, a network of private and government entities works actively to maintain that level of activity. But keeping Charleston on the map in the world of sailing is entirely another matter.

That aspect of the area’s fame has a more haphazard nature to it. Instead of a central body or some municipal office devising strategies to promote and maintain a steady stream of high-profile sailing activity, Charleston and its extended region are blessed with a few talented and well-connected individuals. Through their efforts, achievements and connections, these folks have managed to keep Charleston in or at least close to the limelight of our sport.

Here’s an example. On a rainy morning in mid-October, a strangely painted vessel bucked the harbor’s ebb tide and berthed at the Charleston Maritime Center. The boat was Ocean Watch, a 64-foot steel cutter taking a short break from its 24,000-mile voyage entitled Around the Americas. On 62

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board were a couple of old friends to many members of the Lowcountry sailing scene. Long-distance sailor and maritime entrepreneur Mark Schrader—along with noted sailing scribe Herb McCormick—had both spent time in Charleston more than a decade before when they managed two editions of the Around Alone Race (1994-’95 and 1998-’99; née the BOC Challenge and now called Velux 5 Oceans).

Along with several other crew, the duo is spending 13 months encircling the North and South American continents under sail to focus public attention on the deteriorating condition of the oceans. The crew’s mission is part scientific and part evangelical; they’re collecting data, raising awareness and supplying outreach. And thus far, it’s been a fascinating trip. In Charleston—one of only 30 ports on the Ocean Watch itinerary—Schrader regaled a standing-roomonly crowd with anecdotes (and images) of the vessel’s trip through the Northwest Passage. He reminded the audience that this entire voyage is being documented for the Web (www.aroundtheamericas.org) as well as for other outlets, including a potential film.

If Charleston ultimately plays any part in any of that coverage, it will be due principally to the efforts of another outstanding offshore sailor—Brad Van Liew—who was instrumental in bringing Ocean Watch to town. Van Liew came to Charleston and to public attention when he twice competed in the Around Alone Race (1998-’99 aboard Balance Bar and 2002-’03 on board Tommy Hilfiger). He and his wife Meaghan ultimately settled here and became codirectors of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation. In those roles, they helped to complete the organization’s traditional wooden tall ship—the Spirit of South Carolina—that now serves as a unique, hands-on educational platform for school kids throughout the state. They also strengthened the foundation, helping it evolve into one of the area’s most active non-profit organizations. These days, SCMF is a vital partner in several of the city’s most popular sailing events.

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with competitors arriving here in the spring of 2011), they announced in mid-October that Brad will be reprising his role as a single-handed ocean racer in that event. Deeming their effort the Lazarus Project (www.oceanracing.org), the Van Liews are making plans for Brad to compete in that competition’s Eco 60 Class.

“This new class,” explained the 41-year-old sailor, “provides a low-cost platform with true green credentials.”

Only boats built before January 2003 will be allowed. Other class rules limit fossil fuel consumption and encourage the use of wind- and solar-generated power. Van Liew acknowledged that there’s much work to be done before he can cross the starting line in La Rochelle, France, in October of 2010. But one thing’s for certain: With him in the race, the media will be fully informed on a regular basis. While competing in two previous editions of this contest, Van Liew garnered more than his share of media exposure—along with communication awards—for his riveting reports from far offshore.

But Brad and Meaghan Van Liew aren’t the only Charlestonians whose efforts have kept the Holy City in the sailing spotlight recently. As the Lazarus Project press release was being distributed, noted racing sailor and Charleston native son David Loring was tearing up the turquoise brine in the 2009 Sunfish World Championships near Nassau in the Bahamas. Sailing in tremendously

windy conditions, Loring won the event in convincing fashion, finishing only one of the 10 races worse than fifth place.

And this was his third world championship title in the Sunfish class.

Only two weeks later, five different teams from the Charleston area competed in the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championships. Though neither Dave Dabny, nor Guy Mossman, Chris Hamilton, David O’Reilly or Steve Kopf finished better than 20th in the overall scoring, each skipper and his respective crew nonetheless represented their hometown well in this ultra-competitive, 51boat event. (Dabny did place fourth among the Corinthian entrants—those with no paid crew on board.)

At roughly the same time, the College of Charleston’s sailing team was traveling the country, participating in events from St. Petersburg, FL, to Boston, MA, to Corpus Christi, TX. And high school sailing teams from the area were also making headlines around the Southeast. That’s just how it goes. For the sheer love of the sport, talented individuals like those mentioned here are quietly pursuing their pastime as well as their passion—and their efforts are rewarded whenever someone notes the homeport on their transom or the hometown on their score sheet and says, “Oh, Charleston…great place to sail, and you’ve got some great sailors there, too.” All together, that’s a pretty fitting compliment to something that started over 300 years ago.

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BOATWORK

Hull Blisters PART II OF II

When to Repair & When to Wait

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n last month’s article, I explained blister formation and differentiated between blisters and the much more serious problem of delamination. Blisters are ever-occurring due to the osmotic tendencies of gel coat. I do need to mention that being too overzealous when making the decision to or not to repair blisters can, over time, lead to an excessive number of repairs and unless done with the same products, you will end up with a smorgasbord of repairs with varying degrees of strength. The important things to remember when making the decision to perform a blister repair are: 1) Will there be any structural compromise? 2) Does the number of blisters necessitate a gel coat peel?

Bottom line: The most important thing you need to do to repair a blister is to remove/flush the byproduct and dry the hull prior to making the repair. The number one reason for a blister repair to fail is not maintaining quality control over these two important steps. While removing the byproduct is a pretty quick process, drying the hull depends on how much saturation is present near the blister area. In extreme cases, where there are hundreds of blisters and the hull is fully saturated, the only effective way to repair is to peel the gel coat entirely off the bottom, flush and let the hull dry out over several months. This is a costly endeavor and needs to be left to professionals. However, when you look at the problems that can occur when repairing blisters prematurely, it is often prudent to watch them and see if they are isolated to a small area or evenly spread out over the entire bottom.

In the case of the latter, bottom peel is the proper method of repair.

If you only have isolated blisters, then it is a judgment call whether to repair or wait and see. If you decide to repair, you will need to make a small hole in the middle of the blister with a punch.

This small hole will let a surprising amount of byproduct out. You will immediately start to see a brown, sticky and smelly fluid start to ooze from the blister. Keep wiping with acetone and push on the blister. Once the ooze subsides, take an air grinder with a 2-inch,

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26-grit pad and carefully start removing the gel coat. Try not to penetrate the resin or penetrate the cloth. What you want to have is a shallow, smooth saucer-like area where you will complete the repair. Flush the area thoroughly with fresh water and let the drying process start. You may see some hull saturation present around this area. Resist the temptation to use the grinder, which would start removing resin and the laminate cloth/roving.

If you let the area dry over time and continue to flush and clean the area, your repair will be a much smaller one and will not involve structural repair techniques. However, if pressed for time, you can remove saturated substrate, but the complexity of the structural repair increases and should be left to a professional. If you discover a small void in the substrate, you will need to perform a structural repair to that area in order to preserve hull integrity. Take the air grinder and carefully start opening the void.

Again, resist the temptation to remove areas that show saturation.

That will disappear as the hull dries. A good moisture test meter comes in handy. Most boatyards have them or you can contract with a marine surveyor to take the readings. You will need to start a log and take several readings along the bottom at the same location and record them, usually once per week. Over time, you should see a drop in the reading as the hull dries. Once the readings are below 30 percent or the readings level off, your hull is sufficiently dry to perform a repair without compromise.

Now for the second half of the repair. If you have pierced the resin and underlying cloth, you will need to make a structural repair. The size of the area that needs to be filled and how deep it is in the laminate will determine the method of repair. Bear in

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mind, you are trying to rebuild the repair site to at least the same structural strength as the original hull. At the very least, you will need a good epoxy resin and some fiberglass cloth. In situations where you have penetrated through the outer cloth into the roving, then I recommend you use some biaxial cloth tape. Unlike woven cloth where the strands are woven together at 90-degree angles, biaxial tape is actually two pieces of cloth that are overlapped at 45-degree angles and then held together by light stitching. The flat non-crimped fibers yield reduced print-through and higher stiffness than woven fabrics.

Cut out small sections of tape, wet with resin and start apply-

ing to the middle of the repair area making sure the void is filled with resin and tape. As you apply additional pieces of wetted tape, make sure you overlap the edges at 45-degree angles much like you would if you were tabbing. Use a mat roller to squeeze out any air pockets. Once you have built up the material inside the blister area, you will then need to use cloth and extend the repair out about three inches from the original blister. This will require only the gel coat to be removed in that area so the new resin and cloth can bind with the hull. Once cured, grind smooth and use a good quality epoxy-filler West System additive, like 407.

If you are called away during the repair, and the resin cures, you just need to wash it and lightly sand the resin before continuing the repair. Once the blister area has been built up and filler applied, grind/sand the area to fare it in with the rest of the hull. Wash the area and when dry, apply a good epoxy sealer like Interprotect 2000 or Primocon. Build up several layers of sealer and once dry, you are ready to apply your bottom paint for the finished look.

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A Schooner with Style — Halie & Matthew

By Rebecca Burg

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ook, pirate ships!” Exclaimed a young boy as he and his family toured Key West’s seaport.

Impressed, they stopped and gawked at the tall masts. The island’s collection of schooners weren’t manned by actual pirates, of course, but the vessels’ traditional looks captivated the imaginations of all ages. Of the numerous charter vessels ready to take visitors on an adventure, Key West’s resident and seasonal tall ships whisk us into a nautical time warp. We can relive the golden age of sail and experience the raw power of the elements aboard a sailing ship, a rare opportunity for many.

The imposing vessel in front of Schooner Wharf, one that turns everyone’s heads, is Calypso Sailing’s schooner Halie & Matthew. Lucky for us passerbys, she’s ready to sweep us off our feet on a day, sunset or night sail. Unable to resist the allure of any sailing vessel, I joined some tourists for a sunset trip. “Line’s clear!” a crewman called.

Though traditional-looking, modern comforts were at hand, and Captain Rhon smoothly eased Halie out of her slip with a 300-HP diesel. Once in the turquoise harbor, fascinated passengers played sailor and helped hoist 4,600 square feet

of sails. “It’s done the old-fashioned way,” explained Captain Rhon. Engine off, Halie came to life in a mild, but steady wind and glided at 7 knots toward the sea. “It’s amazing,” admitted one shy passenger, Shane Osvaldo, on his first visit to Key West. Though powerful, Halie was easygoing and steady; a far cry from the small, twitchy vessels that many of us were used to. There were no worries about spilling our drinks from the bar, and the deck, over 90-feet long, offered plenty of lounging. Passengers also had a chance to take the wheel, a thrilling experience.

One couple, nervous early on, were grinning and snapping photos. The friendly, capable crew had put them at ease.

We were impressed by such an experienced group of mariners. Crewman and bartender Pete Rodriguez had served in the Coast Guard and is originally from California.

First mate Shane Hueber worked on schooners for years. A salt from way back, he’d lived in the Virgin Islands and would deliver vessels to far-ranging ports. Deckhand and engineer Rio O’Bryan has lived in the Keys for over two decades, working onboard all kinds of vessels. Understandably, these beefy, broad-shouldered schooner men drew plen-

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Halie & Matthew under sail.

ty of covert glances from the lady passengers. Deckhand Sabrina Vaughn, a licensed captain, knew the vessel’s workings like the back of her hand (which had the powerful grip of a true sailor when I gratefully shook it). Captain Rhon, who built his own schooner, named Bliss, feels a connection with the mariners of yore. “It’s like stepping into the last century,” he says about Halie & Matthew. The schooner herself was launched in 2005, so there’s a solid, modern structure under those sexy, old-timey looks. Interestingly, her underwater profile has a cut-away forefoot instead of a full keel.

As we pass another vessel, cannon fire—minus the ball

shot—was cheerfully exchanged. Halie came about, sails briefly luffing, while the crew tugged on massive lines. Her bowsprit swept across the electric horizon, and we slid toward the sunset. “For a landlubber, this is the best thing I ever did!” enthused Osvaldo, who’d shed his shyness by the trip’s end. The other passengers were just as pleased.

“This was wonderful,” said another. “We’re coming back for more!” To enjoy something as unique as Halie & Matthew and her fine crew, that was a splendid idea.

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The end of our sailing season in southern paradise was fast approaching, and I was ready to return to Ontario for the summer. My boys had other plans though. “Just one more trip,” they pleaded. “Leave it all to us. We know just the place,” they said. Mother’s Day was fast approaching and it was to be their gift to me. What could I say? They were off to Bimini and I would fly in later from Fort Lauderdale to join them.

Father and son set sail from Key West using the ICW and making Key Largo by nightfall. Rising early the next morning, they continued north to South Beach, thinking it would be best to top up on fuel before making the crossing to Bimini. Their final destination was described as a full service marina and resort located on the south island: Bimini Sands Marina Entrance: N 25.42.57 W 79.18.05 The crossing was largely executed by motor due to headwinds, but late that day, they reached the Bimini Sands Resort & Marina. They were greeted by Dockmaster Rodney, and shown the facilities. Services included fuel, water, electricity, showers, ice, laundry, pool, a small gift shop and a second-story restaurant with a bird’s-eye view of the marina. Below the restaurant, 66 floating docks lined a protected man-made harbor. They were offered several slips and chose one close to the dockmaster’s office, since Internet reception was best there.

Fees for this picturesque spot were a dollar a foot per day, which included electricity. Water cost fifty cents per

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Originally this was to be a sailing adventure from Key West via Miami to Bimini for father and son. They liked the Island so much that the ladies flew over to join them and we stayed for several weeks. I flew from Fort Lauderdale with a much-needed new water regulator, and our son’s fiancee flew from the UK via Nassau.

Bimini Sands Marina. Alice Town is on the southern tip of North Bimini. The marina is located on South Bimini with a small gap between the two, which is serviced by a small ferry boat.

Provision well before you leave the U.S. given supply prices and availability on the islands.

gallon, so don’t plan on any heavy water usage here. If you want to cool off and prefer the ocean to the pool, traverse the walkways between the luxury condominiums. White sandy beaches stretch along the coast on either side of the harbor entrance, which we explored by dinghy many times during our stay in Bimini.

During the season, the marina offers customs and immigration clearance on-site. An alternative customs office is located down the road at the small airport. The entry fee

for Bimini is $150 dollars for boats 35 feet and under, and $300 for boats 36 feet and over. It is valid for two entries during a 90-day period and includes government taxes and fishing permits for four persons. The weekends bring a plethora of powered fishing boats, since they can travel the 50 miles to the island in three to four hours.

Our idea of fishing is scuba diving among the marine life—“taking nothing and leaving only bubbles,” as they say. Bimini boasts some of the most spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling in the Bahamas. We experienced several dive sites during our stay in Bimini and all agreed it was a very special dive location with excellent visibility at depth.

Of course, on Mother’s Day morning it was just mother and son scuba diving together at Turtle Rock. We met a large green sea turtle who posed for a photo opportunity amid a school of angel fish. Father and son topped my day off with dinner in Alice Town at the Anchorage Restaurant. Rumor has it that this restaurant was favored by Ernest Hemingway. The conch chowder and conch fritters were my favorite items on the menu.

Alice Town is located on the southern tip of North Bimini and can be accessed by boat through a gap between the two islands. You can also walk up the road from the marina on South Bimini and cross using the local ferry. Alice Town has a small-town atmosphere and quiet streets.

Quaint gift stores and friendly eateries are interspersed with local businesses. Because of high prices and limited selection on the island, I suggest you provision well before leaving your homeport, although we really savored our fresh $10 watermelon.

We enjoyed our visit to Bimini so much that we extended our stay an extra week and invited our son’s fiancée to join us. She booked a flight from the UK to Nassau, boarded another plane and arrived at the local airport. The airport, located 15 minutes by cab from the Bimini Sands Resort & Marina, is a convenient way to add to your boat’s crew. The happy couple stayed on the island for a week while we flew back to Florida to make preparations for the boat’s summer storage.

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Chevere at the dock at Bimini Sands Marina.

Going by dinghy to the customs house in Allentown.

boatyards in the Middle Keys and finally decided to place our boat in dry dock at the Marathon Boat Yard. The “where” decision had been made. Now to organize the “when.”

Father and son were again reunited in Bimini and began making plans for the journey to Boot Key Harbor.

Unfortunately, weather conditions created a less than comfortable sail back to Florida. I prefer not to relive the events

of the return crossing. Let me just say that the summer months (June, July and August) are considered to be the best boating season to travel to Bimini.

Considering everything, I do feel that the boys’ plan to make this one last voyage for mother was a good one. It was an exciting adventure and a treat that was enjoyed by everyone. So much so that we just might travel to Bimini again next year. Weather permitting, of course, for this fair weath-

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3rd Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous/ 30th Stiletto Nationals, Sarasota, FL, Oct. 16-18

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he 3rd Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with the 30th Stiletto Nationals, held at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on Oct. 16-18, turned out to be a spectacular event with heavy wind, a display of excellent sportsmanship and great competition.

There was a wonderful turnout of Stilettos, Corsairs and other multihulls. Boats came all the way from Texas and Pensacola, FL. Even Randy Smyth had intended to come from Fort Walton Beach to attend until his travel plans fell through en route.

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Friday, October 16 A slideshow with photos from last year’s Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous was playing when sailors started to arrive.

As the racers gathered for the skippers meeting, the skies darkened and an occasional flash of lightning lit up the morning sky. The wind picked up and howled through the rigging of the multihulls lined up at the docks, just daring any boat to venture out into the stormy conditions. The postponement flag was hoisted awaiting the weather. The Squadron’s computer radar showed the current storm soon clearing, but only to be followed by a series of further dark red and yellow patches. Principal Race Officer Kirk Burnett relocated the long-distance race to Venice and back to Sarasota Bay where the waters would be a little smoother and shore would be much closer should any boats get into trouble or wish to opt out of the race at any time. Multiple times around the buoys would generate an 18-mile racecourse in much safer conditions.

This was the required day for the 30th Stiletto Nationals.

All 10 participating Stilettos came out, joined by two Corsairs, a Formula 30, a Gulfstream 35 and an Etincelle 60.

Just before the start, a big squall came through, and visibility was reduced to less than 50 yards with a blinding, driving rain, bolts of lightning and winds blasting over 30 mph. Several Stilettos decided to go in. Peter Wormwood, at the helm of Deuce Coupe, experienced being zapped by lightning electricity coming up from the water via the rudders, burning his hand, fortunately not as bad as it could have been. Ron Nicol with Rampage and Tom Wells with Cat 5 went back in as well due to the adverse conditions.

As soon as the weather cleared, the race committee got the race off with 13 boats on the line. Stiff breeze with gusts, light to moderate chop. As the wind force increased, the Nacra and two Stilettos retired. Ten boats finished.

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The first start on Sunday. Bob Harkrider on Merlin, a Gulfstream 35, takes the lead, followed by Tung Nguyen on Double Barrel, (Formula 30), Kathryn Garlick on Evolution (Corsair 28R), Don Wigston on Brioso (Corsair Sprint 750) and a mix of Corsairs and Stilettos.

John Novak on his Corsair 28R from Cosleyville, TX. John drove from Texas with his boat on a trailer for the regatta.

Saturday, October 17 Overcast with a moderate breeze and promises of it building, the multihull fleet was a scurry of activity. Some boats, not comfortable with the predicted conditions, opted not to race. Crews were grabbing free coffee and bagels from the breakfast bar and scurried on to find a ride at the last minute on other boats that were still looking for crew. The first race got off with 21 boats on the line—10 trimarans and 11 catamarans.

Bob’s Legacy experienced mast failure, Deuce Coupe capsized, and Iguana speared Brioso’s port ama with its bowsprit when rounding a mark. The latter two did a little dance as they were stuck together for a bit. Fortunately, only material damage and no one got hurt. Eighteen boats finished.

Deuce Coupe showed serious sportsmanship by getting back up to participate in the second race of the day. They did have to go back on one leg to get a crewmember who had fallen overboard. Botanica’s rig came down as the mast hound broke. Again, fortunately only material damage.

Fourteen boats finished.

Back at the dock, Brioso, a Corsair Sprint 750, was being speedily repaired for the next day. Botanica was able to find replacement parts and get its rig back up for the third day of racing.

The evening was filled with good food, great company and a fabulous jazz band.

appropriate position to continue. Twelve boats finished.

The event concluded with a raffle, excellent pizza, and the awards. Sponsors for the event were Platinum, Bob’s Family, Ullman Sails, Gold, Regatta Pointe Marina, Riverhouse Reef & Grill, Swim Mart & The Compound, Silver, JSI, Harken, Masthead Enterprises, Calvert Sails, Charlie Ball and U-Boat Yacht Management For more details and photos, go to www.sarasotasailingsquad.com/news.

Next year, the 4th Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous and Stiletto Nationals will be held

Sunday, October 18 It seemed the wind had laid down a bit, and skies were clearing. However, the pressure started building before the first start was off, and the white caps were back. There were 15 boats on the line—seven cats and eight tris. The Stilettos were battling it out between five of them, one of them retired. Fourteen boats finished.

In the second race, there were 13 boats on the line—five cats, of which three were Stilettos, and eight tris. Wind velocity continued to increase, and Merlin’s rig came down due to the forestay breaking.

There were no further breakdowns, but many had experiences like never before. One Corsair Sprint 750, in the midst of flying downwind without a spinnaker, performed a handstand! The hull buried and tripped the boat, putting the boat perpendicular to the water with only the tips of the three bows in the water. Fortunately, the boat returned to a more News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Basic Race Management Seminar, Gulfport, MS, Jan. 8

By Kim Kaminski The US SAILING Basic Race Management Seminar and Certification, sponsored by US SAILING, the Gulf Yachting Association and the Gulfport Yacht Club, will be at the Gulfport Yacht Club. This one-day race management seminar and test is designed for individuals who have had little or no experience in race committee duties.

The seminar will run from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will cover topics such as race committee objectives, competition formats, notice of race, sailing instructions, race committee jobs and equipment, race day preparations, setting the racecourse, race starts, during the race, finishing the race, post-race race committee responsibilities and scoring.

The seminar will conclude with an optional “objective test.”

However, in order to be certified in the US SAILING race officer program, you must attend the seminar and pass the test at the required level.

The fee for the seminar includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials. Registration is available online. The workshop fee is $40 for US SAILING members and $65 for non-members. Advanced registration is required, and the workshop is limited to only 40 students.

The deadline for advanced registration is January 2.

Go to www.ussailing.org for other requirements, or contact John Morrow at Rushj29@bellsouth.net, or (800) 239-4242.

UPCOMING MAJOR REGATTAS

53rd Annual Wirth M. Munroe Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race, Sailfish Club, Dec. 4 This year’s 53rd Annual Wirth M. Munroe Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race and celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 4. The race will begin at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale and finish just outside the Lake

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Worth inlet in Palm Beach. The Sailfish Offshore Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 with short offshore buoy races outside the Lake Worth inlet. For more information or to enter, call (561) 844-0206, or go to www.sailfishclub.com.

8th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta, Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Sanford, FL, Dec. 4-6 Lake Monroe Sailing Association is hosting The 8th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta benefiting the Salvation Army. Racing will be Saturday and Sunday. Registration will be held Friday night and Saturday morning with the skippers meeting following registration. Regatta activities include a chili dinner, a raffle and silent auction, Sanford’s Christmas Parade on Saturday evening and the awards ceremony after racing on Sunday. Boat ramps, trailer parking and accommodations are available. For more information, go to www.flalmsa.org. All sailors are welcome.

Annual Keelboat Regatta at Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, FL, Jan. 16-17 This regatta has something for everyone…drop mark racing for spinnaker and class racers, distance race for racer/cruisers, and an on-the-water poker run for everyone else.

The overall winner of the Spinnaker, Non-Spin and Racer/Cruisers classes will be awarded the perpetual Clint Johnson Memorial Trophy.

Registration will be at DIYC on Friday, Jan. 15. Racing will be on Saturday, Jan. 16, with the first gun at approx 1130. For more information and to register online, go to www.diyc.org and click on the Keelboat Regatta or call (813) 251-1158.

Key West Race Week Fleet Takes Shape, Jan. 18-22 From Premiere Racing From Sir Irving Laidlaw’s new 80-foot Wally Highland Fling to 20-foot sport boats, Key West Race Week participants are gearing up for another week of exciting “winter racing” in tropical, South Florida conditions.

The fleet grows daily as IRC, PHRF and one design entrants make their intentions known.

IRC classes will see the debuts of Laidlaw’s latest Fling and at least one new Mills-designed (and Sailing World Boat of the Year nominee) Summit 35. The competition under this global handicapping system has been first rate in recent years and 2010 promises to be no different.

Over the past decade, the trend toward one-design racing has been obvious. For 2010, the Farr 40, Melges 32 and J/80 classes are all projecting strong turnouts.

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Jim Richardson (Barking Mad – 2009, 2004, 1998), Vincenzo Onorato (Mascalzone Latino - 2006-2008) and Massimo Mezzaroma (Nerone - 2003) are all bound for Key West.

Nerone most recently prevailed in the 2009 European Championship last July in Cagliari, Italy.

The Melges 32 has become a featured class at this midwinter classic. Since their Key West debut in 2006, the numbers have grown each and every year. The quality and size of this popular sport boat class now rivals any in Key West. Their Southern winter circuit begins with the Gold Cup in Fort Lauderdale (30 boats expected), followed by their Mid-Winter Championship in Key West and concluding with the Miami Grand Prix. “This could be the toughest Key West fleet to date,” remarked defending champion and Melges 32 Class President Jeff Ecklund (STAR/Fort Lauderdale). “The numbers will be there again and so will the talent, which will include a strong European contingent.”

The J/80 class, the third largest class in Key West last January, is projecting up to 20 boats this year. Their recently announced 2010 East Coast Tour will kick off in Key West with their Mid-Winter Championship. The tour finishes with their World Championship in Newport, RI next October.

For a decade now, the Melges 24 crown has been one of the toughest gets in Key West. The biggest class each year is also routinely one of the most talent-laden. Franco Rossini

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and his Blu Moon crew (Lugano, SUI) return looking for that elusive crown after finishing a mere 3 points out of first last year.

Other invited one-design classes include the J/105, Swan 42 and Farr 30. Corsair 28Rs and 750s will race as a multihull handicapped class.

“Given the cautious outlook towards the economic recovery, we’re really pleased to hear about so many owners making plans to race with us in Key West,” said event director Peter Craig. “Premiere Racing is fully committed to providing the professional race management and unique shoreside fun that racing sailors around the world have come to expect.”

PHRF entries, a mainstay in Key West over the years, are beginning to show their intentions. Long time Key West veterans Bruce Gardner (Annapolis, MD) and partners John Chick and Jeff Diemand (Illinois and Florida) have entered their boats, the Beneteau10M L’Outrage and Mariah 27 Bad Dog. New this year is a 20-foot sport boat class. At press time, seven different designs had been approved for participation. The K-650, Laser SB3, Audi Melges 20, Open 570, Open 650, Ultimate 20 and Viper 640 classes have all expressed interest in competing in Key West. Final numbers will determine whether they will race one-design or together as a handicapped fleet.

For more information, go to www.premiere-racing.com.

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SOUTHERN RACING US SAILING’S Rolex Miami OCR, Coconut Grove, FL, Jan. 24-30 US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR will bring together the world’s top sailors for elite-level competition in the classes selected for the Olympic and Paralympic Games from January 24-30. Held on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, this event is the second stop on the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Sailing World Cup 2009-2010 circuit.

Competitors and coaches are required to register online at RMOCR.ussailing.org. Online registration is mandatory, as on-site registration will not be available.

Established in 1990 by US SAILING, the Rolex Miami OCR annually draws elite sailors, including Olympic and Paralympic medalists and hopefuls from around the world.

In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, the regatta is especially important as a ranking regatta for sailors hoping to qualify for the US SAILING Team AlphaGraphics, which annually distinguishes the top three sailors in each Olympic and Paralympic class.

For complete and up-to-the-minute regatta information and resources, including the notice of race, entry list, online registration, schedule, hosts and area information, go to www.RolexMiamiOCR.org.

6th Annual Hospice Regatta, Avow Hospice, Naples, FL, Jan. 30 The 6th Annual Hospice Regatta benefiting Avow Hospice.

The Avow Hospice Regatta is sanctioned by the National Hospice Regatta Alliance and will take place in the Gulf of Mexico near the Naples Pier. Proceeds will support the Avow Hospice. Avow Hospice is a non-profit organization that has served patients and families facing end-of-life issues in Collier County for more than 25 years.

The skipper of the boat raising the most funds will be recognized as the winner of the 2010 Winds of Hospice Perpetual Trophy. This trophy was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Joan R. Day for fundraising excellence. The winner of the regatta will represent Avow Hospice in the Hospice Regattas National Championship in New York in June 2010.

All regatta forms and information are available at www.hospiceregattas.org/florida_4.shtml.

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44th Annual Summerset Regatta a Big Hit at Fort Myers Beach, Oct. 3-4

Roger Horton’s Wicked Wicked Ways took second in the True Cruiser B division at the Summerset Regatta in Fort Myers Beach.

Photo by Don Lawson.

buoy races. Sunday’s wind improved for the 17-nm Coastal/Distance Race sponsored by West Marine.

Hundreds of sailors enjoyed pizza and beverages at the skippers meeting held at Bonita Bill’s. Saturdays post-race party at the Pink Shell Beach Resort was enjoyed by the 265 guests. They were entertained by the famous CMCS Rust Bucket Band. Each boat’s skipper also went home with a door prize, some of which were worth hundreds of dollars.

Sunday’s Captiva Room banquet and awards dinner, overlooking the Gulf, was indeed special. The top class winners were presented with half-hull plaques for their achievements. The distance race awards were Knighton Sailmakers sea bags with a special artwork insert by Cal Parker, artist and CMCS member.

Ninety sponsors and door prize contributors generously gave to the regatta. Many new corporate sponsorships were obtained in 2009, all to contribute a large portion to youth sailing programs. At press time, it appears that about $8000 was collected to distribute to youth programs from St. Pete to Miami. Thirty-one of the major sponsors had their logos printed on the regatta t-Shirt and are linked to the CMCS Web site, www.cmcs-sail.org. Linda Koenig, another CMCS member, donated her nautical artwork printed on the 270 Summerset microfiber and T-shirts distributed.

Many of the areas fastest racing yachts competed in this Southwest Florida Boat of the Year competition.

Results: Spinnaker A: Dan Kerckhoff, Santa Cruz 37, Southern Crescent;.Spinnaker B: David Flechsig, S27.9; Non-Spinnaker A: Bob and Mary Anderson, Pearson 31, Journey On; Non-Spinnaker B: Joe Martinez, Fairtrade, Catalina 27; Cruising A: Mike Busher, Hunter 420, Serindipit; Cruising B: David and Cindy Naumann, Islander 36, Jolly Mon; Multihull: Paul Perisho, Corsair 24, Aquila; One-Design: Beite Cook, Colgate 26.

By Steve Romaine Jerry Watkins, skipper of Blown Away, of Naples wrote to the CMCS organizing committee, “Congratulations on the best ever regatta, Summerset #44.”

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Lost Bay Regatta Schedule Change, Josephine, AL, Oct. 10

By Julie B. Connerley The Point Yacht Club’s biggest annual party-race-party, the wildly popular Lost Bay Regatta, has attracted upwards of www.southwindsmagazine.com

our community.”

Winning the Paul Schreck Perpetual Trophy for first in Spinnaker fleet was the crew of Mark Lockard’s Henderson 30, USA 128. Lockard is from Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL. The Paul Mueller Memorial Perpetual Trophy for first in Non-Spinnaker fleet was captured by Paul Gillette, Pensacola YC, aboard his Beneteau 36.7, Atlantic Union.

Additionally, in memory of one of PtYC’s founding members, Barry McCoy, who passed away earlier this year, a new perpetual trophy has been designated for the best corrected time for a boat with at least a 200 PHRF rating.

For complete race results, visit www.pointyachtclub.org Marine Lt. Matt Recker, Rachael Gillette, Paul Gillette and PtYC Commodore Paul Sykes with Lost Bay Regatta class and fleet trophies. Photo by Julie Connerley.

80 boats during its 21-year history. But its mid-September race date has dealt PtYC some bad hands as well.

Hurricanes and tropical storms have more than once cancelled or postponed the event, held on Perdido Bay at the yacht club’s modest headquarters at Pirates Cove, Josephine, AL. “This year, said, PtYC Commodore Paul Sykes, “we solicited help from the Gulf Yachting Association to move our event to the second weekend in October. We hope this move will provide us with less chance of a hurricane, cooler temperatures, and more consistent wind.”

Fifty-three boats registered for the 22nd annual event on October 10. Thirty-four non-spinnaker boats were divided into ten classes. The remaining 19 spinnaker racers were divided into four classes.

Many of the competitors come from the Pensacola area, and thanks to the schedule change, a couple on their way to Pensacola for the West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit the following weekend also competed.

The marina was full, the bayou resembled a floating city Friday night after a complimentary jambalaya dinner, T-shirt sales, and the pre-race party settled down. At 10:45 p.m. a fast-moving thunderstorm raced through the area, packing winds of 20 mph and dumping 1.35 inches of rain in 25 minutes. Some thought it was an omen of things to come. And it was.

Saturday brought sunny skies and what? No wind?

PtYC has traditionally begun this regatta at 1:00 p.m. as the sea breeze kicks in later in the day. Unfortunately, fleet captain Hank Jordan seemed jinxed. He did the next best thing.

He gave the sailors short courses—but the wind never did fill in!

Winds were less than 6 knots all day, coupled with a strong tide. Seven boats did not finish the race. The last Spinnaker boat finished the 5.8 nm course in 4:32:36, while the last Non-Spinnaker boat completed a 4.4 nm course in 4:17:22.

However, for three young middle school graduates of the City of Orange Beach Recreation Department’s Sail Camp Program, the day couldn’t have been better.

“Nick O’Farrell, Nick Russo and Michael Van Pelt were guests on competing boats,” said fleet captain Jordan. “We hope to increase an interest in sailing among youngsters in

35th WFORC 2009, Pensacola Yacht Club, Oct. 16-18 One for the Record Books

By Julie B. Connerley The 35th annual West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit, sponsored by the Gulf Yachting Association was held Oct. 16-18 at the Pensacola Yacht Club. PYC was designated permanent host club in 1983, but 2009 will definitely be one for the record books.

“Twenty-eight boats started the first race on Friday,” began Betsy Moraski, regatta chair. “Only 14 started the

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SOUTHERN RACING Tactician David Bolyard races with Beery every year at Key West Race Week and does the Pensacola to Mexico race with him. Former America’s Cup sailor from the 2000 and 2003 campaigns, Rocky Bond, is also regular crew, along with Tom Batty, Brad Broadus, Troy Cruthirds, John Marshall, and Tee Portas. Aboard for only six months, Missy Anderson’s experience fits right in.

Beery finished the series with six points to win the class and the coveted Dr. Lindsay Riddle Trophy for winning the closest, most competitive class.

Pensacola Yacht Club boats won the other two PHRF classes. In class C, PYC’s fleet captain, Alan McMillan, skippering his newly rebuilt/launched Evelyn 32-2 Finesse, displayed some real PYC’s Commodore and wife, Tim and Marguerite Burr (left) join the crew of Man-O-War, “finesse” in the class with the closest winner class A and the Dr. Lindsay Riddle Trophy WFORC 2009. Photo by Julie Connerley. points between first and second place.

“We were tied with Rives Allen’s Super Duck, Pontchartrain Yacht Club, on sixth and final race on Sunday.” A brisk cold front with Friday,” McMillan began. “After Saturday’s racing we were north winds—which was never under 20 knots with gusts down by two points. We won Sunday’s first race with the to 30 knots for three straight days—took its toll on competiDuck in third. Tied going into the last race, we eked out a 20tors. second victory for a one-point class win.”

“Both men and women went overboard,” continued Pensacola area boats dominated class D taking the top Moraski. “We had booms break, masts break, backstays three finishes. PYC’s Antares, a Pearson 10 meter skippered break, transoms crack, and spinnakers shredded. You could

by Dick Piatt took four straight bullets, a second place, and say we had it all. It was definitely one for the record books!” one throw-out for six points and a class win.

Five Flying Tigers from ports including Michigan, For a complete listing of winners and individual race Kentucky and Texas registered to race in a one-design class. results, visit www.pensacolayachtclub.org After Friday’s two races, Tom Tatum and Dave Irwin’s Maiden China had two bullets. However, the class as a group decided not to race Saturday due to the windy conditions.

With weather conditions slightly better on the final day, Wild Ride for the WFORC – the only one-design which elected to race was Al Wolczyk’s Toy Tiger, from Louisville, KY. He won the class B by one A Sailor’s Perspective point over Maiden China.

By Kim Kaminski The PHRF fleet was divided into three classes and sailed six races. Competition was fierce. But after conditions The weather conditions for this 35th annual regatta held whittled the fleet down to 14 boats on the last day, many felt Oct. 16-18 were far from calm. A cold front from the north it was more like a survival run, not a race. had moved into the region just in time for the regatta, pushThat wasn’t the case for Tom Beery’s J/35 Man-O-War ing out the warm temperatures typically found in the in class A. “My boat likes heavy air,” smiled Beery, 70, of the Southern region this time of year. Temperatures dropped Singing River Yacht Club, Pascagoula, MS. Berry took a first from the mid-70s to the low 60s during the daytime and into and second in Friday’s races, and followed that with two the 40s at night. The northerly winds were strong throughfirst-place finishes on Saturday. Nevertheless, it wasn’t out the three-day weekend and created a very challenging exactly smooth sailing. opportunity for those who elected to race.

“Our spinnaker halyard broke on the last downwind De-mastings, broken booms, separated decks, sails leg of the first race on Saturday, just as we were taking the shredded, and many crew were thrown into the water after chute down,” he said. “Then our spare halyard broke durnumerous broaching boats were struggling all over the bay. ing the second race at exactly the same time.”

Twenty-eight boats started race #1 on Friday, and only 14 Wes Stanley, one of Berry’s crewmembers, is manager boats started the last race on Sunday. Several boats in all of the West Marine store in Mobile, AL, and an experienced four classes ventured out on Friday. The winds were strong rigger. He spent Saturday night fashioning another halyard at 25 knots from the north (gusts up to 28 knots), and PRO so the crew could compete Sunday.

Chip McMillan elected to take the competitors to the southBeery continued, “I have a very good team. Some have ern end of Pensacola Bay to give the race a wide playing been sailing with me since the 1980s.” field. However, after the first race, four boats did not finish 78

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the race, and six boats did not start the second race, dropping the field down to 22 boats on the first day.

One of the competitors in the Spinnaker D class, Susan McKinnon on Average White Boat, a Schock Wavelength, lost a crewmember (her daughter) overboard during the first race. The race committee safety boat helped to retrieve her from the bay, but Susan decided that her crew was not experienced enough to handle the tough conditions and elected to remain on shore and out of the competition. She was not alone. Several skippers made the same decision either due to loss of crewmembers overboard after a broach or after equipment damage to their boats.

Another boat, John Knoll and crew on Black Ice, experienced a different problem: The decking from their Melges 32 separated from the hull allowing the waves to surge into the hull. Thankfully, the crew was able to make it safely back to shore and to the shipyard for repairs.

On the second day, the north wind proved to be the dominant force, blowing at a steady 30 knots with the gusts up to 38 knots. Again, the PRO elected to take the competition to the southern end of the bay to give a wide berth of play (even though the competitors were grumbling about having to travel the long distance back to the clubhouse after two intense races in extreme weather).

Ten boats did not start (including the entire Spinnaker B class of Flying Tigers), and 12 boats did not start the second race of the day. The two additional boats that did not compete in the last race both lost their masts during the first race—Brian Harrison and crew on Slumpbuster, a J/92, and John Guy and crew on Hot Toddy, a J/90.

John Guy (a past WFORC Champion) stated, “I was under control for the wind conditions with an experienced crew. A large blast of wind came down, the boat accelerated, not sure how fast. The boat hit a bad series of waves, slowed suddenly, and the mast broke. It happened quickly, and I did everything to keep the crew safe. Okay, this is a little silly. A quote from Bob Perry is that a fast boat is a wet boat.

In the recent WFORC in extreme weather for a little boat like the J/90, we took on a lot of water during the racing. We took on maybe 35 gallons of water per day. We pumped it out with the electric bilge pump, which is a copy of the Melges 32 system. Day one pump-out went okay. Day two pump-out got almost all of the water out of the bilge before the pump just quit. I could not get the pump replaced before leaving Pensacola to return to Panama City, so I just went on to PC anyway figuring that I would sponge out the remaining water in the bilge when I got to PC. So, after being in PC for a day or two, I get ready to sponge out the bilge. Imagine my surprise when I find a small crab in the bilge, which obviously got washed in when we took on all of that water while racing. He was trapped in a small section of the bilge and I got him cornered. He lost one leg and tried hard to bite me, but I meant to save a small survivor like that. His body measured about an inch in diameter, and I eventually caught him and returned him to the water. He has a new family now in Panama City, but I suspect that he is okay with that. Talk about a wet boat. I hope to rig some sort of soft companionway blocker in the future to try to take on a little less water in rough weather.”

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John and his crew out on the racecourse during their demasting.)

On the final day, 13 boats did not compete in the first race (two did not finish, 11 did not start). One brave Flying Tiger, Toy Tiger, sailed in the first race, but after surviving the race, the team elected not to sail in the second race. Their efforts did help the team win their class overall trophy.

The winds calmed down to a steady 25 knots on Sunday, and by the second race, the D class Spinnaker boats elected to fly their spinnakers. (Day two the entire class did not fly their chutes especially after the A class boat Animal, a Pyramid 45, had their spinnaker explode during the first race of the day.) After the final race, five A class boats, one B class boat (during the first race only), three C class boats and six D class boats finished. These boats and their crews deserve a round of applause for their skill and tenacity for finishing. Each and every one of the men and women on these boats deserves a trophy.

The sailors hung onto their boats, survived the battle bruises and boat bites, even a few stitches, but in the end, the stories and camaraderie made this regatta one that was not to be missed.

I wonder what Mother Nature will have in store for the sailors of the 36th Annual WFORC regatta?

Two Davids Claim Victory Despite Goliath Breezes at Sunfish Worlds, Nassau, Bahamas, Oct. 19-23

By Stephanie Cox The Sunfish Worlds in Nassau, Bahamas, on Oct. 19-23. Photo by

Bev Dolezal.

At the Sunfish Worlds in Nassau, Bahamas, it all came down to the last race. The regatta started on Monday, October 19th, and competitors battled winds ranging from 15-25 knots all the way through the last race on Friday. Endurance was key.

Going into race ten, any sailor in the top three could have claimed the title of Sunfish World Champion.

Charleston’s David Loring was in first and needed to stay in the top five in the final race to claim victory. St. Petersburg’s light air expert, David Mendelblatt, did remarkably well in the regatta’s big breezes and was still in the hunt. New York’s Paul-Jon Patin was also in the running for the chamSOUTHWINDS

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Going up the last beat, it was neck and neck. Patin narrowly crossed Mendelblatt to secure first place.

Mendelblatt finished second with Loring close behind in third. With the third-place finish, Loring claimed the title of Sunfish World Champion.

Eckerd College alum Peter Stanton finished fourth out of 72 boats.

Clearwater Challenge, Clearwater Yacht Club, Oct. 30-Nov. 1

By Stephanie Cox The Clearwater Challenge brought two days of excellent Gulf sailing for the 26 boats competing. This was a West Florida PHRF Suncoast Boat of the Year event and was held Oct. 30Nov. 1 in the Gulf off Clearwater Randy St. James’ boat, Claire, with Bill Johnsen skippering, at the Sarasota Yacht Club Beach.

Invitational Regatta on Nov. 7. Photo by Cindy Clifton.

In the Spin A Class, SPYC newcomer Grant Dumas steered Warrior to with 18 wins. In the semi-final round, Conti defeated world first place in race one. The start of race two brought a 200#7 ranked match racer and 2008 Olympian Anne-Claire Le degree wind shift for the Spin and Non-Spin fleet, but the Berre (Brest, France), 3-0. Tunnicliffe and her crew Molly top sailors stayed consistent. In the end, Dumas captured Vandemoer (Redwood City, CA), Liz Bower (Rochester, NY) top honors followed by GCSC’s Southern Crescent and Allen and Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, NY) defeated Karin Thomas’ Wired.

Hagstrom, (Sweden), world #19, and crew Nina Bake, Sunday brought 12-15 knots of breeze. In Spin B, Josh Emilie Lidén and Åsa Carlsson, 3-0.

Wilus aboard Renegade had a better day on Sunday grabbing a first in race 4 and a second in race 5. It wasn’t enough to catch George Cussins’ Fire and Ice of DIYC and Ray Manix’s Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Semper Fi. In a tiebreaker to determine the regatta winner, Cussins’ Fire and Ice came out on top. was a Breezy Blast, Nov 7 In the Cruiser class, CYC’s Octofoil claimed three wins

By Charlie Clifton out of four races to finish first overall. The Tango III team from TITYC finished two points out of first.

November 7 was a multihull kind of day for the 42 PHRF In the Racer-Cruiser class, Frank Hanna won all four boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta. 15-25 races. Steve Honour’s Shady Lady and Michael Doyle’s Wing knot winds had the monohull crews scrambling while the It rounded out the top three. multihull crews were white-knuckled holding on to their

Rolex Osprey Cup, St. Petersburg, FL, Oct. 21-24 From Media Pro International Italy’s Giulia Conti won the 2009 Rolex Osprey Cup—one of only two ISAF Grade 1 women’s match racing events in the United States, held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, from October 21-24. Along with crew Lisa Lardani, Alessandra Angelini and Giovanna Micol, Conti (Toscolano Maderno, Italy) defeated Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, FL) in the “first to win three” final match format. A total of 111 matches were run by Principal Race Officer Pat Seidenspinner on Tampa Bay for the four-person teams sailing in Sonar class keelboats.

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steeds. There was a broken chain plate, a broken mast and a grounding. Another 40 Lasers and Optis enjoyed a good romp in wild planing conditions on the dinghy course.

Katherine Garlick on the Corsair 28 Evolution nosed out Valdek Kwasniewski on his Corsair 28 Hi Five for line and multihull class honors in the 12-mile reverse handicap race.

Unfortunately, Valdek posted a rare reverse handicap OCS. Finishing second in multihulls was Tung Nguyen in his Cepal F30 Double Barrel. This 30-foot catamaran was undoubtedly the fastest boat on the course. DB had so much spray flying, she looked as if she was on fire.

The event kicked off Friday night with a fundraiser for the Wellness Community. Thirty adults and kids raced Optis after dark, under the dock lights in the harbor in front of the club. Chris Stocke won by a large margin over runnerup Charlie Clifton.

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tors. On-the-water commentary over the radio was provided by the OLN network America’s Cup commentator Tucker Thompson of www.T2P.tv. Several spectators said that they had never before understood what was going on in sailboat races, but the commentary made it clear.

The first monohull across the line was Cruising B class winner Ron Greenberg on his Catalina 350, Forever Young.

That victory consolidates his lead in Cruising for the Sarasota Boat of the Year series.

Dave Ettinger won Non-Spin, the largest class, in his Ranger 26, Mo’ Air. Evidently Mo’ Air truly does prefer more air. This is Dave’s first win in this year’s SBOTY series.

In Racer Cruiser, Jay Meyer aboard the J/40 Joy Ride was the first boat to set a chute. It filled nicely for 10 seconds and then blew off the top of the mast and into the water.

Luckily, the top-notch crew led by Tim Miller and Kirk Burnett retrieved the runaway kite before it filled with water. Then they sailed on to win their class.

Lou Fusilli has been off the racing circuit for a few years. He returned with a vengeance to win Cruising A in his Catalina 42, Impetuous.

Henry Mason, the winner of the Pocket Cruiser class, has owned his C&C 29, Wind Dancer, for 30 years and races it only in the SYC regatta.

In Spinnaker class, John Steele’s Melges 24, Rita B, held off Cliff Whatmore’s Melges 24, Goux Get Mama. The Rita B crew grabbed a small lead on the first leg, and it stayed that way to the finish.

Over on the dinghy course, Coach Jeff Olson battled students Chris Stocke and Mike Dowd in Laser Radials. Jeff taught them a lesson in reading the sailing instructions when he sailed past the finish line while leading a race.

National Youth Champion Stocke prevailed in the end.

Christi Frost won the Laser 4.7s.

Henry Wallace won Opti Green. On a day when many larger boats stayed tied to the dock, the Opti fleet once again showed remarkable boat-handling abilities. Madison Gates and Liam Donohue took Opti Red and Blue, respectively.

At the awards dinner, Tucker Thompson showed video clips of college and big boat racing from his Web site and gave a short talk for the juniors.

Go to www.sarasotabayyachting.org, or www.sarasotayachtclub.org, for full results.

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

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DECEMBER South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Winter weekend club racing. See Web site for schedule.

Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org Winter weekend club racing. See Web site for schedule.

Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com Winter weekend club racing. See Web site for schedule.

Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See Web site for local club races JANUARY South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their Web sites. www.sayra-sailing.com Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Winter weekend club racing - Frostbite Series.

Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org Winter weekend club racing 1 Fred Latham Regatta. SJ21. Blackbeard SC, New Bern 9 Winter Series Race 5. NYRA. PHRF. New Bern 23 Winter Series Race 6. NYRA. PHRF. New Bern Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com See Web site for club race schedule 1 Poker Run/Mad Hatter. Barefoot SC, Southern SC Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See Web site for local club races

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DECEMBER 4 Howl at the Moon. Halifax Sailing Association 5 Port Canaveral Boat Parade. Port Canaveral Yacht Club 5 Singlehanded Race. East Coast Sailing Association 6 Big Boy’s Race. Halifax Sailing Association 6 Winter Rum Race #2. Melbourne Yacht Club 5-6 Kettle Cup. Lake Monroe Sailing Association 5-6 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 5-6 Gator Bowl Regatta. Rudder Club 12 Women’s Fall Race #6. East Coast Sailing Association 12 Single Handed Race. Bull Bay Cruising Club.

(This is a fictitious name for the organizing efforts, but the race is real. www.sailjax.com for more information.)

12-13 Catalina 22 Florida State Championships.

Indian River Yacht Club 12-13 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 19 Doublehanded Race. East Coast Sailing Association 20 Winter Rum Race #3. Melbourne Yacht Club 27 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne Yacht Club JANUARY 1 Hangover Regatta. Rudder Club 3 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Association 16-17 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Association 30-31 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Association

BBYRA PHRF #12, KBYC J/24 BB Series Fall4. Flat Earth Orange Bowl Regatta. CGSC/CRYC

JANUARY 2,23 BBYRA OD #1,#2. MYC 3,17 BBYRA PHRF #1,#2. BBYC 1 BBYRA Annual Meeting & Registration KBYC 9 Levin Memorial Stars. CRYC 9 Sidney Doren Memorial Etchells. BBYC 13 Ft.Lauderdale to Key West Race. LYC/STC 16 Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic SAL/Flat Earth Racing 15 US Sailing North Americans. MYC (49er and 470s) 18-22 Premier Racing Key West Race Week 22 2.4Mr Midwinters Flat Earth Racing 23 Biscayne Trophy Stars. CRYC 25 Olympic Classes Regatta

Key West Jan. 18-22 Premier Racing Key West Race Week. www.premiereracing.com Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club.

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

Dinner and drinks afterward.

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

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

KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org.

LYC Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org.

MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net.

PBSC Palm Beach SC. www.pbsail.org SCF Sailfish Club of Florida. www.sailfishclub.com DECEMBER 4 Wirth Munroe Palm Beach Race. SCF/CCS 4-6 Lauderdale YC. Melges 32 Gold Cup. 5 Full Moon Regatta 6 Star Commodore Cup. CRYC 6 Etchells Piana Cup. BBYC 12 BBYRA OD #12. BBYC

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DECEMBER 6 Flail & Sail JANUARY 1 All comers Hangover Regatta.

8-10 Key Largo Melges 24 Regatta 23-24 Fleet Captain. Portsmouth & PHRF. 30-Feb 1 Fred Sorenson Championship.

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_________________________________________ Wanted. Sailboat with trailer. 18-24 feet.

Fixed keel. Cape Dory, Sea Sprite, Seafarer, Compac, Hurley, Precision, etc. (228) 3246504.

(2/10) _________________________________________ Sunfish and Sunfish Rigs Wanted. TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., Tampa Youth Sailing, an organization to which donations are tax deductible, is in great need of sailing rigs for Sunfish sailboats. If you have a Sunfish rig (mast, sail and spars.) which you are not using, please consider a gift to us. Go to www.tssyouthsailing.org and click on Contact Us. _________________________________________ SEA SCOUTS of St. Pete need donated Sunfish and a 26- to 27-ft sailboat to hold youth sailing classes on Boca Ciega Bay in Tampa Bay area. All donations are fully taxdeductible. See our Web site www.seascoutstpete.org, or call (727) 345-9837. (12/09)

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1974 Ericson 29’ Universal 18 hp. Diesel (sips fuel), Mermaid central heat/air, sleeps 4/6, lots of extras. A very good boat at a price that’s hard to beat. $11,500. Located Cape Coral. (870) 373-2894. (2/09)

1982 John Marples 30’ trimaran. $25,000.

Professionally built. Kick-up rudder, draft less than 30”. Fun and fast. Boomless main, 150% genoa plus lots more. http://home.rr.com/ johnandpeggy. Apollo Beach, FL. (239) 2921234. (2/09)

LISTINGS WANTED HAVE BUYERS SAIL · POWER www.CortezYachts.com 941-792-9100

Sabre 30 MkIII. Clean and well kept, tremendously upgraded 2006-2009 (sails, electronics, and much more), brightwork done.

Located Savannah, GA. $46,500 negotiable.

Call (912) 352-3583 or email jumichels @att.net. (1/10)

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Nonsuch 30 Ultra 1989, Great Condition Many Recent Upgrades. 30hp Universal diesel, Max prop, Reverse cycle heat and air, anchor windlass with 2 anchors, top loading DC refrigeration, full galley with propane stove/oven, propane hot water heater, propane cabin heater, new Lifeline AGM batteries, custom dodger and Bimini, new interior cushions, new autopilot, VHF, GPS, depth/speed, AM/FM/CD, HD flatscreen TV/DVD $59,000 OBO (813) 244-3050.

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Hunter 30, 1978.

Very good condition. 3 jibs, spinnaker, asymmetrical—all in great condition.

New cushions, dodger, portlights.

Chartplotter. 4-foot draft, standard rig.

Rebuilt engine.

Extremely wellmaintained. New Bottom Paint. $16,500. Palmetto, FL. (941) 7205750. (2/10)

1977 Cheoy Lee Offshore 33 Ketch with Perkins 4-108. Loaded with new upgraded equipment. Only 3' 8" draft. Recent Awl-Grip, Wind Gen, Solar, Windlass, Refrig, Propane, GPS, H&C Pressure water, Head with Shower and more. A classic beauty asking $34,900. www.CortezYachts.com or (941) 792-9100.

WHARRAM TIKI 30 CATAMARAN FOR SALE Brand-New — Professionally Built

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Go to www.tiki30.blogspot.com to view an online journal documenting the step-by-step building of this boat.

Built by Boatsmith, Inc., Jupiter, FL www.boatsmithFL.com. (561)744-0855 30’ Hunter Cherubini 1982 with Yanmar diesel, Bimini, dodger, Harken roller furling, new Genoa, Autohelm 3000 autopilot, marine air conditioning, hot and cold pressure water, bow sprit w/anchor roller, Imron green top sides, very well maintained.. Asking $19,500. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100.

31 Cal 1983. Original owner, complete refit all new 2004: standing rigging, running rigging, wiring: Universal 16 diesel, cold plate Refrigeration - shore power and engine driven, pressure water, Garmin Chartplotter, Furuno radar, Maxi Prop. Exceptional condition. $21,900 OBO. rffmtg@hotmail.com (727) 460-6868. (12/09)

Nassau 34 by President Marine, 1983. Project boat, fiberglass, diesel, double ended, full keel, aluminum spars, davits, teak decks, refrig, Marine Air, propane. $15,900 OBO www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100.

1974 Morgan 35 Sloop. $13,000. (305) 5092431. (11/09)

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL 48' Mason 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,500

39’ Corbin PH 1984 . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 34' Nassau 1983 . . . . . . . .Project – Offers 33' Cheoy Lee 1977 . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 30' Hunter 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 28' Catalina 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,900 POWER 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Diesels . . . .$49,000 30' Silverton 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

28’ Luhrs Twin Gas 1972 . . . . . . .$15,900 28' Sheffield Diesel Charter Biz . .$44,900 26' Pacemaker 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900

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37’ Endeavour 1980 Tall Rig. Popular B plan.

Complete refit, new everything, hard dodger.

Too much to list. 350 hours on Perkins 4-108.

“Must see.” Reduced to $39,500. (352) 5974912. (12/09) Hans Christian 33T Bluewater cruiser 1981.

Updated w/50hp Yanmar diesel (new 17hrs), New Electronics: Raymarine S1 autopilot, Garmin 4208 radar/GPS/map plotter. Air Marine wind generator, Harken roller furlers, Genoa and Jib sails. Classic teak interior, queen-sized bed Captain’s berth, A/C, heater; stand-up shower, marble sink. Galley complete with new refrigeration system, alcohol stove/oven. Docked Fairhope, Alabama. $122,800 Inquiries contact (228)332-0554, 2rightal@gmail.com. (12/09)

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1980 C&C Landfall 38. Asking $54,900.

LOTS of new equipment. Redesigned V-berth for taller individuals, custom cabinetry, radar, GPS, chartplotter. MUCH, MUCH more!

Pictures and details: http://jwrage.blog spot.com. For appointment: (727) 709-3375.

(12/09)

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KROGEN 38 Centerboard Cutter 1983.

Excellent condition, located in Alabama.

Extensively equipped for cruising, Aires, Ampair, Profurl, Harken, Sailing Dinghy. SSB, Refrigeration, Radar etc. $119,500 call John Gear, Krogen Yachts, (772) 286-0171. (12/09)

1996 MANTA CAT 40. 3 bed/2 bath. Hard top with davits. 3210 Garmin with radar, GPS, sonar, chartplotter and weather. Invertor, autopilot, 3 depthfinders, VHF, 2-speed electric winch, windlass with CQR and Danforth.

2 marine A/Cs, large fridge and freezer, TV, 2 40hp diesels. 12’ CC Caribe dinghy w/40hp.

Sell $249K or trade for 40’ Mainship w/2 diesels. Located in Marathon, Florida Keys.

(305) 743-9629. (12/09a)

45 Leopard Cat 2000.Will trade equity (130K) for smaller boat. Excellent condition!

New sails, Genset, canvas. Many other updates. This boat is ready to go! (727) 4123744. ross1920@earthlink.net. (2/10)

1976 Mason 48. Center Cockpit liveaboard full keel blue water cruiser. 120 HP Perkins, ketch rig with all roller furling and self-tailing winches for shorthanded sailing. Walk-thru aft cabin, two heads, Bimini, dodger, electric anchor, windlass, autopilot. Asking $79K. Owner must sell so bring your offer. www.CortezYachts.com or (941) 792-9100.

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(941-795-8704) Custom solid boom vang 82” long, 2 1/4” piston. $199. (904) 471-5987. _________________________________________ LEDs - Convert all your boat lights to LEDs. Very bright. Very inexpensive. Learn how to do that — and more — at www.sailboatprojects.net. (12/09) _________________________________________ Teak ship’s wheel. Wooden outer diameter 22”. 1” shaft. Cost over $400. Priced at $175.

Good condition. (228) 326-7486. Gulfport, MS. (1/10) _________________________________________ Force 10 Cozy Cabin propane heater. 6500 BTUs. $150. (228) 326-7486. Gulfport, MS. (1/10) _________________________________________ Anchor shade white $50. Palm Harbor, FL. Tom (727) 947-7480. (12/09) _________________________________________ CUBAN ODYSSEA by Chuck Jones. In “The Hardy Little Ship That Could” S/V America makes 16 voyages to Cuba. Email sailmykeys@gmail.com for the book review.

(12/09) _________________________________________ WANTED: Good used boat gear from Anchors to Zincs and about anything else. Sell outright or place on consignment. Scurvy Dog Boat Works, Pensacola, FL. Call (850) 434-1770 or email Scurvydog@worldnet.att.net.

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

Exceptional condition with lots of new gear.

Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air, WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB, cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar, dinghy, life raft. $109,500 Call Major Carter or visit www.Cortezyachts.com.(941) 792-9100.

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS Formosa 1974, 41’. St Petersburg, FL. Very attractive price $29,000. New Yanmar diesel 20 hrs, New transmission, shaft & bearing by Embree Marine. New SS Water tanks, New Decks no teak, New Mizzen mast still at JSI in photo. Sails are good, New rig, New wiring and panel, New steering, rudder,& hydraulic auto pilot. Call J Wood (727) 709-0611. Call Bob (727) 423-0232. (1/10) News & Views for Southern Sailors

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(941) 730-8200. _________________________________________ Whisker Pole. Telescoping 11'-20'. Very Good Condition. (941) 792-9100. _________________________________________ 45# CQR Anchor. Very good condition. $200.

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Donate your boat to the Safe Harbor Boys Home, Jacksonville, Fl. Setting young lives on a true path. Please consider donating your working vessel. http://boyshome.com/ or call (904) 757-7918, e-mail harbor@boyshome.com.

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Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 www.poncedeleon hotel.com

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Rob Roy 23 Canoe yawl. Shoal keel w/centerboard, all lines lead to cockpit, roller furling jib, lazy jacks. Settees convert to large double; stove, sink; marine toilet/holding tank. New outboard, standing rigging, rudder. Two spinnakers, lots of gear. Rebuilt trailer. $12,500/offer. Mike Turner, Fairhope AL, (251) 458-4775, nautacop@aol.com. (2/10) Mast and mainsail. Mast 19' 6" complete.

Mainsail 16' luff, 8 1/2' foot. Both excellent condition. Will split. Leesburg, FL. $75 each.

(352) 728-0098. (2/09) _________________________________________ CRUISERS EXCHANGE, hard to find cruising gear, chart kits, guides, parachute sea anchors, STORM CHUTE storm drogues, offshore medical kits, survival gear, etc. (619) 277-0593 or cruisersexchange@gmail.com, or http://cruisersexchange.blogspot.com/.

(12/09)

BROKERS: Hunter 35.5, 1990: Bareboat charter for reasonable rates - weekly $1675, Location: Rickenbacker Marina, Miami. Equipment: refrigerator, upgraded batteries, dinghy, new furler, More Information: www.americasailingclub.com or Rene Aston (705) 426-5998, rene.aston@sympatico.ca (1/10) 90

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Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida“ Lakefront mobile home cottage with dock on 20K acre Lake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet, adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500 (386) 698-3648 or www.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (1/10)

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SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 SOUTHWINDS magazine posts the annual race schedule/calendar (9/1— 8/31) on its Web site for all racing in the central west Florida area from just north of Tampa Bay south to Marco Island.

The calendar includes all scheduled races of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races in the area and any others that boaters in the area would like to post.

The Boat of the Year races are listed for all the areas of the West Florida PHRF organization.

The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pages link at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendar link at the West Florida PHRF organization and other sailing associations and yacht clubs in the area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 13 through Nov. 22. www.pgscweb.com.

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

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

Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org DECEMBER 3-6 St. Petersburg YC. America’s Disabled Sailors Regatta 5 Davis Island YC. Couple’s Race, PHRF 5 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. Races 5 & 6 5 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society Commodore’s Cup. (CBOTY) 5-6 Edison Sailing Center. Sunfish Challenge Cup Regatta 6 Bradenton YC, Egmont Key (SBBOTY) 11-12 Naples Yacht Club. Offshore Distance Regatta, PHRF (SWFBOTY) 12 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Commodores Cup, PHRF 12-13 Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Holiday Regatta. PHRF. News & Views for Southern Sailors

JANUARY 1 Tampa Bay Catamarans. Hangover, Dunedin Causeway 1 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Hangover Regatta, PHRF 1 Davis Island YC. Hangover Bowl 2-3 Davis Island YC. Egmont Key Race 2 Naples Sailing & YC. New Year’s Cup. (SWFBOTY) 8-10 St. Petersburg YC. Multiclass Regatta, One Designs 9 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. #7 & 8 9-10 University of South Florida/SPYC. High School South Points regatta 9-10 St. Petersburg YC. Snipe Dead of Winter Regatta 9-10 Platinum Point YC. Golden Conch Regatta. (CHBOTY) 11-12 Naples Yacht Club. Offshore Distance Regatta, PHRF (SWFBOTY) 19 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Snowbird Regatta, PHRF 10 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF 16-18 Clearwater YC.ISAF Youth World Qualifier 16-18 St. Petersburg YC. Optimist Dinghy Team Racing Midwinters 16-17 Davis Island YC. Keelboat Regatta 23 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. Good Old Boat Regatta 18-23 Key West Race Week 23 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society Chili Cook-off Race 29-31 St. Petersburg YC. Master Driver Team Racing Invitational 30 Sarasota Sailing Squadron, North/South Gulf Distance Race, (SBBOTY) 30-31 AVOW. Hospice Regatta. Naples. (SWFBOTY)

For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information, go the Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org.

LEGEND ABYC Apalachee Bay Yacht Club, Tallahassee, FL FYC Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, AL GYC Gulfport Yacht Club, Gulfport, MS NOYC New Orleans Yacht Club, New Orleans,LA PYC Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL PBYC Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach, FL StABYC St. Andrew’s Bay Yacht Club, Panama City, FL SYC Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA DECEMBER 5 GMAC Regatta, FYC 5 Sugar Bowl PHRF Regatta, NOYC 12 Santa Claus Regatta, PYC 19-20 Sugar Bowl HS, SYC 26-27 Race of Champions, NOYC 26-27 Sugar Bowl One Design Regatta, NOYC JANUARY 1 Frostbite Regatta, PBYC 1 Super Bowl Regatta, PYC 8 Race Management Seminar, GYC 9 PHRF Spin & Non Spin #7, StABYC 8-10 GYA Winter Meeting, GYC 17 StABYC One Design #5 (optis, scots, sunfich, 420’s), StABYC 30 PHRF Spin & Non Spin #8, St ABYC SOUTHWINDS

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Near the end of our gritty, sweaty, fiberglass-itch stay in the boatyard, Bill and I struggled to keep our impatience at bay. We blew off steam by acting like a couple of adolescents. “Your boat looks like a giant guppy with fat fish lips,” I called over to Bill one afternoon.

“Why, Defiant’s lips are so big, they have their own gravitational pull. See!” I threw a sponge at Bill. He responded by commenting on Angel’s appearance, mainly using words like “ball,” “preg-

nant whale” and “pimpmobile.” I couldn’t think of a clever response until I picked up the hose. “Say hello to my little friend,” I said with a funny accent.

“Uh-oh!” Bill said, ducking. We somehow managed to channel that punchy energy into helping each other roll on bottom paint. Angel and Defiant were soon returned to the sea. Renewed, clean again, we were free. At least for two more years.

BLUES continued from page 94 under power and knowing how to care for its engine demands extra knowhow, not less. Children at sailing clubs learn to sail small, motor-free boats in a matter of days. This is not the case when learning to operate a powered boat and acquiring mechanical knowledge. Angel’s propeller in hand, I furtively attached it, expecting the antimotor man to materialize and hiss in disapproval. Luckily for my diminishing sanity, he didn’t.

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Sales/Catalina/Hunter/Island Packet/Eastern/Mariner........................IBC,19, 83 Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina .............33,35,57, 85 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau ..........................84,BC RS Sailboats..........................................................59 Snug Harbor Boats & Co......................................57 SouthEast Sailing & Yachts ...................................13 St. Barts/Beneteau ...............................................BC Suncoast Inflatables/ West Florida ........................16 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg ..........65 Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Program ..............56 Turner Marine .....................................................IBC Windcraft .............................................................70 Windrider Trimarans .............................................24 GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING AlpenGlow ...........................................................14 Annapolis Performance Sailing 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Climber.......................................33 Nature’s Head ......................................................34 Online Marine ......................................................77 Profurl Wichard ....................................................11 PropGlop Moby-Cool ...........................................33 Rparts Refrigeration..............................................48 Scurvy Dog Used Marine Store ............................36 Seaworthy Goods.................................................34 Shadetree Awning Systems ..................................39 SSMR .............................................................34, 60 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision ..................65 Tideminders .........................................................61 Transmarine Pro ...................................................27 Wag Bags .............................................................38 West 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Sails and Service .........33,35,57, 85 National Sail Supply, new&used online ................35 North Sails Direct/sails online by North................45 North Sails, new and used .......................67, 73, 90 Ocean Rigging .....................................................34 Porpoise Used Sails...............................................35 Rigging Only .......................................................34 Sail Repair ............................................................35 Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL .....................................74 SSMR .............................................................34, 60

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t’s disconcerting to watch one’s sailboat being plucked out of her element by a couple of straps. A passerby stopped and stared. Dripping, exposed and vulnerable, Angel’s dignity disappeared as she was unceremoniously planted on dry land in the boatyard. Once powerful, lively and incessantly fidgety, she was now helpless and still. Adding to her comatose appearance, the anchor locker drain under her bowsprit oozed a slimy strand of seawater, resembling drool. I cringed. The drudgery began.

Since they travel together, it was only fitting to haul them out together. Angel and fellow cruiser, Bill, and his boat Defiant, were placed next to each other, making it easy for us to share power tools and a tatty yard hose. Preferring to do our own work, we’d hauled out at a do-it-yourself boatyard, a rarity in the United States. Being on the stands isn’t easy for nomadic travelers who live on their vessels. Unable to operate our boat’s toilets and showers, we used the yard’s lonely facilities, which weren’t locked and were haunted by street bums. Our sea legs rebelled against climbing long ladders from the deck to the ground, and some tool would inevitably be forgotten, requiring more thigh-burning trips. Angel’s once tidy cabin transformed into a jungle of tools, hoses, takeout food containers, boatyard clothes, safety gear, buckets and painting supplies. Around us, the wildlife actively participated. At night, raccoons rummaged through the garbage and left tiny footprints on our cabin tops. Gangs of feral cats held noisy, midnight turf wars. By dawn, roosters crowed under the boats until they were chased off by yapping dogs.

“Nice doggie,” I said to a curious canine as it ambled toward me. I mixed a batch of epoxy and set it down on a crate near my feet.

Oblivious to the “no unleashed pets” sign at the ship’s store, the large dog prodded my ankle with his nose and sniffed the ground. The canine seemed to be grinning when he lifted his leg and casually urinated on my epoxy mixture. Bellowing, I threw my shoe at his rear. The rude mutt yelped and scurried off. Bill thought that this was extremely funny and between bouts of laughter, he asked for the hose. “Hand it over here,” he requested, busily working on Defiant. Still grumbling about my ruined epoxy, I plopped the hose in Bill’s palm. At that instant, a 94 December 2009

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burst of water sprayed his shirt. “Hey! Why’d you squirt me for?” Bill said.

“Sorry, it just went off,” I explained, sincere. “The trigger’s really touchy.

You have to—” Before I finished, Bill squirted himself in the head. “Geez!”

He blurted, “The handle sticks.” Then, when he tried to spray Defiant, no water came out. “#@&*!” Bill muttered, flinging the hose on the ground in disgust. It bounced on its handle, and cold water geysered into Bill’s face with enough force to launch his hat into the air. “Son of a —” He kicked the hose and the water stopped. By now, I was the one who was laughing hysterically. Not amused, Bill plopped his soggy hat back on and stalked off, leaving a wet trail to the nearest pub. I followed. Sitting at the uncrowded bar, we settled down with draft beers.

A TV caught Bill’s eye. Neither of us own television sets, but—despite the excessive violence and stupidity— we’re still mesmerized by the engaging thing. Bill was so focused on the screen that he didn’t notice the bartender topping off his low beer level.

Consequently, when Bill grabbed his mug, he poured the unexpected excess down his shirt. Indignant, he sputtered, cussed and then slouched over the bar in dripping resignation. “The universe just wants me to be wet,” he announced woefully.

There were a few other cruisers in the yard. One fellow, with the rugged

build of an active sailor, worked on his engineless 20-something-footer near Angel. One day, noticing my struggles with Angel’s bobstay, he showed me how to install a swageless fitting on wire rigging. His friendly help was invaluable. Though he preferred the purist’s approach to sailing, he wasn’t pretentious about it. Not everyone was as easy-going. “Why have a motor?” A long-haired old man asked, spitting out the last word with theatrical contempt. I was wet-sanding some thin sea crust from Angel’s shaft with fine grit cloth. Rudder and propeller removed, the silvery length was jutting out from under Angel’s curved stern, and polishing it seemed strangely erotic. The man’s angry question derailed my dirty train of thought. “Wha?” I mumbled, dropping the sandpaper.

“Oh, hell…what? Motor?” I said, blinking. He snorted and asked, “That your boat, ain’t it?

Why you wastin’ your time with a motor?” I rubbed my forehead, smearing it with grit. “Because she was born that way,” I said defensively, piqued by his slanderous stance. The man sniffed and regaled me with a wild story of his sail around the world in an engineless boat. Though the act of boating is the same whether it’s a short circle around an island or a long trip around the globe, he was one of those annoying, braggy types who implied that the global sailing was somehow more prestigious. Perhaps the man entertained this delusion out of a need to feel superior. He sure acted that way. “You don’t need a motor,” he concluded. “They take less skill.”

The man left without giving me a chance to share my side of this absurd story. I wanted to ask if he had any experience using engines and to learn why he hated them so much. I’d grown up with engineless boats of various sizes and had fond memories of single-handing a skinny 27-footer.

After college, when I worked hard, saved and could finally afford a notso-skinny cruiser with an engine, this alternative source of propulsion was a welcome addition to getting the most out of the boating lifestyle. My travels became less limited. The old man’s erroneous belief that powered boats “take less skill” is backwards.

Learning to safely maneuver a sailboat See BLUES continued on page 92 www.southwindsmagazine.com