Southwinds February 2016

SOUTHWINDS News & Views for Southern Sailors

Miami Boat Show with Seminar List Experiencing Cuba’s North Coast St. Pete Boat Show Preview & Seminars CSY 44 Boat Review Cal 2-46 Boat Review Spouse Overboard February 2016 For Sailors — Free…It’s Priceless

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1986 Cooper Maple Leaf 72 Pilothouse Ketch Completely updated and shows like new.

Loaded and immaculate. $695,000

1980 Tartan 37 Sparkman Stephens design, air conditioner, refrigeration, solar panels, dinghy davits, gps, vhf, custom interior cabinetry and storage. $49,900

2000 Sabre 402 40' CW Award 1997 Best Midsize Cruiser. Awlgrip hull, Air, Radar, GPS, Electric winch, windlass, rod rigging, Spinnaker, wind, solar. Meticulously kept and professionally maintained to the highest standard.

Dinghy and outboard included. REDUCED $235,000

2003 Midnight Lace 52 Tom Fexas design in the style of the 1920’s New York Commuters.

Command Bridge and Pilot house helm. Draws only 3'6". Twin Cats 660 HP each. Cruise Mid 20s. Absolutely loaded and impeccably well maintained. $599,000

SOME OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS 72' 1986 Cooper Maple Leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$695,000 54' 1987 Skye Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 51' 2006 Passport 515 Vista Center Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 47’ 1985 Kaufman 47 Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 46' 1984 Morgana Ketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,000 46' 2002 Ray Creekmore Custom Center Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $29,900 43' 2000 Ocean Alexander Motor Yacht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 40' 1972 Bristol 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,000 40' 1986 Cape Dory Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,900 40' 2004 Cruisers 370 Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,900 40' 2000 Sabre 402 Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $235,000 39' 2005 Beneteau 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $85,900 38' 1984 Sabre 38 Centerboard Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $57,900

38' 1983 Sabre 38 Centerboard Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 37' 1980 Tartan 37 Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500 36' 2005 Prout Esprit Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $169,900 36' 1999 Sabre 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 36' 1987 Marine Trader Sundeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $59,900 36' 2010 Southerly Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,000 35' 1972 Pearson 35 Sloop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000 35' 1985 Cal 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,900 34' 1985 Sabre 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 34' 1992 Sabre 34 MK II Wing Keel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$94,500 31' 2005 Hanse 312 Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 30' 1997 Endeavour Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDER CONTRACT 24' 1976/2014 Aquasport 24-6 Full overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $47,900

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Robertson and Caine Leopard 39, 2011

3-cabin with spacious saloon.

ASKING

$334,000

Block Island 40 Yawl, 1999

Great for cruising in Florida & Bahamas.

ASKING

$239,000

Hunter 460, 2000

Hinkley Bermuda Yawl 40, 1960

Ta Chiao 47, 1982

Admiral 38 Catamaran, 2004

Fully restored, a true historical beauty! Restored, center cockpit bluewater cruiser. Custom executive, outfitted for cruising.

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$298,500

Lagoon 410-S2, 2004

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$275,000

Hunter Passage 456, 2005

ASKING

$249,900

Tomcat TC 970 S, 32 ft, 2012

Cockpit sail control, great for long-range cruising. A loaded vessel, in like-new condition. Single owner, a very well maintained cruising boat.

ASKING $225,000 ASKING $199,500 ASKING $219,900

Gozzard 36 Pilothouse, 1988

Island Packet Cat 35, 1993

Hunter 41 Deck Salon, 2005

Cruising in the comfort of a cat.

Reduced price, pristine condition, many upgrades.

Spacious interior, 3 staterooms, pristine condition. New Listing, spacious cabin & cockpit.

ASKING $144,900 ASKING $149,500 ASKING $144,900 ASKING $169,900 Wauquiez Centurion 47, 1986

Fully equipped, excellent condition.

ASKING

$139,000

Symbol 558 Pilothouse Motoryacht, 2000

Fall in love with this beautiful vessel!

ASKING

$549,000

Hunter 380, 2001

Catalina Morgan 445, 1989

Azimut 70, 1998

Comfort, convenience for day sailing or cruising High level performance, luxury accomodations. Beautifully appointed interior, exterior, helm.

ASKING $119,900 ASKING $129,900 ASKING $595,000

Navigator 56 Pilothouse Motoryacht, 2004

Ready to go on your long vacation.

ASKING

$400,000

Sea Ray Sundancer 48, 2006

Doral Alegria 45, 2004

Very clean, well maintained, new electronics. Twin Volvo Diesels, low hours, bow thrusters.

ASKING $365,000 ASKING $349,000

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Editorial: Miami Boat Show’s New Location

By Steve Morrell

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Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

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Calendar — Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race)

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Miami Boat Show Preview and Seminars

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Racing News: News, Instruction, Southern Sailors, and National and International Regattas in the South

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Short Tacks: Sailing News from Around the South and the World of Sailing

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CSY 44 Boat Review

By Fran Lima

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Carolina Sailing: Home Cookin’ for High Performance: The VX One-Design

By Dan Dickison

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The 7th Annual St. Petersburg Classic Boat Regatta

By Dave Ellis

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The Graveyard of the Atlantic

By David Smedley

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Onboard Analog Gauges – How to Use Them and Why

By Alan Wilson

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Book Review: Salt of a Sailor

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Experiencing Cuba’s North Coast

By Cheryl Barr

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Southern Regional Racing Calendar

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(T)ERROR on Tampa Bay

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Southern Sailing Schools Section

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Marine Marketplace

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Southern Marinas Pages

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Boat Brokerage Section

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Classifieds

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Alphabetical Index of Advertisers

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Advertisers’ List by Category

CSY 44 boat review. Page 32. Photo by Fran Lima.

Experiencing Cuba’s North Coast. Page 53.

Photo by Cheryl Barr.

COVER PHOTO: The 7th Annual St. Petersburg Classic Regatta in St. Petersburg, FL, on Jan. 9. Shady Lady, a 1970 Cal 34, and crew. Photo by Dave N. Ellis. Story and photos page 40.

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Start of Race: April 22, 2016

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FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

Miami International Boat Show Opens at New Location

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veryone is wondering about the new location of the Miami Boat Show. The Strictly Sail Show remains at the old location at Bayside, but the main show, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center for decades, has moved south of Miami Beach out to Virginia Key. The new location on Virginia Key will be completely inside huge tents. Plus the new location will be on the water, one of the best things about the show. The in-water power boat portion, usually held a Sea Isle Marina, will be in temporary docks next to the tents. This is a real advantage. But will the new location succeed?

No longer will show visitors get to eat at the many nearby local restaurants in Miami Beach, only a few blocks from the old location. There is a waterfront restaurant next to the new location, but it’s not the same as Miami Beach and no way will it be able to handle the show crowd. Show visitors will have to leave the show or eat show food, which should make the concessions happy.

The Strictly Sail show will still be at a great location with excellent lunch spots right at the marina. Plus you can take a water taxi to Virginia Key from the sail show. But

next year or the year after? No one is quite sure if the sail portion will also move out to Virginia Key. But also no longer will there be parking problems, which anyone who has tried to park at the convention center knows. One year, I paid $50 to park for one day. I had no choice. This was after going through an hour’s traffic to get there. But then again, no longer will there be traffic problems, since the only way to get to the new show is via shuttle bus to parking areas in Miami, the show water taxi, or your own boat.

The show has been mired in controversy. Virginia Key is on the way from downtown Miami to Key Biscayne and the residents of Key Biscayne aren’t too happy about what they see as a major traffic jam, although I am not sure why, since there is essentially no public parking at the new location for show visitors. Miami-Dade County finally granted a permit just recently in December, which threw some doubt into whether the show would really go on. But we all knew it would. The financial powers of the show are just too powerful. Even still, Miami-Dade only promised the NMMA a permit for two years, leaving the show’s future location in doubt beyond 2017. We shall see.

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Southeast Air & Water Temperatures, Prevailing Winds & Gulf Stream Currents – February For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center at www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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

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

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Mug Race

Celebrating The Rudder Club’s 70th Anniversary

SATURDAY MAY 7 From Palatka to Jacksonville, FL along the St. Johns River

Hosted by The Rudder Club of Jacksonville For more information, go to

www.rudderclub.com And come early for the Party-in-the-Park in Palatka Friday night!

THE MUG RACE WILL BE REVERTING BACK TO A SINGLE START (NOT A PURSUIT START) THIS YEAR News & Views for Southern Sailors

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CALENDAR

Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race) Go to the Racing Calendar for regattas, local races and racing news • Educational/Training • Boat Shows • Seafood Festivals & Nautical Flea Markets • Sailboat & Trawler Rendezvous • Other Events

LISTING YOUR EVENT To have your event listed, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Email us the information by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Contact us if a little later (it most likely will get in, but not certain). We will print your public event the month of the event and the month before. Rendezvous we print for three months.

Events must be free, very low cost, or not for profit.

For profit events can be listed for a small fee.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING Go to the Racing News Pages on page 22 for Race Management Instruction in the Southeast.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary organizations throughout the country hold hundreds of regular boating courses on the various subjects. To find a course near you, go to www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder.

Emergencies On Board, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, Feb. 24 This seminar provides the skipper with information to prepare adequately for emergencies and how to actually deal with them when they occur. Topics include preventing accidents, running aground, fire, getting lost, and towing. Each student receives the “Emergencies On Board Quick Guide” and a full color “Student Guide” especially written for the seminar. 7-9pm. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Instruction free, materials $40 plus $10 each additional family member. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required. Go to www.boatingstpete.org

Safety at Sea Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 16-17 See the ad page 54 Using GPS Seminar, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, March 16 Principals of waypoint navigation and shows you how to relate the GPS to your charts. The seminar also shows you

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how to operate your GPS—what the buttons do, what the screens show and how to access the functions you need.

You will also get some tips for choosing a GPS if you do not currently own one. Materials include the waterproof Captain’s Quick Guide to Using GPS to take aboard your boat and remind you of the basic steps while underway. Bring your handheld GPS. Instruction is Free, materials $35 plus $10 for each additional family member. 7-9 p.m., St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE. Preregistration required at www.boating-stpete.org. Maximum 20 students.

Boating Safety Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern States Anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more.

Other states require safety education if born after a certain date. To see the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.

The course named “About Boating Safely” and “America’s Boating Course (ABC)” both satisfy the requirements. They are marked below with two asterisks (**):

Lofting, Cortez, FL, March 26

**America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, March 28. Available to anyone 12 or older. Free.

Materials cost $40 per family. Classes held once a week (two hours each Monday) for seven weeks. 7-9 pm. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required at www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001.

Learn how to read traditional offset tables and transform this list of numbers into a set of plans. Choose one of three boats to loft on a 4-foot by 4-foot prepared surface to take home with you at the end of the class. We ask each student to bring pencils and erasers, FMM will provide the rest of the necessary materials. If you have your own set of offsets you wish to loft, let us know ahead of time.

Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215. 9am-4pm. Registration and fees due by Feb. 27. $100.

Maximum six students. 941-708-6120. halee.turner@manateeclerk.com. www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/upcoming-classes

North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC On-going adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. Ongoing traditional boat building classes. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, 252-728-7317.

**St. Augustine, FL, February 7, March 7. Coast Guard Auxiliary of St. Augustine. One-day course. St. Augustine Campus of St. Johns River State College, 2900 College Drive (off SR-16), St. Augustine, starting at 7:45 am and lasting until 5:00 pm. Register prior to the class by contacting Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243. Early registration is reccommended as space is limited. **Jacksonville, FL. Ongoing Mike Christnacht. 904-5029154. mchristnacht@comcast.net. www.uscgajaxbeach.com /pe.htm. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd. $25 including materials. **New Port Richey, FL. Ongoing. New Port Richey USCGAUX Flotilla 11-06. First Saturday of the month. 9am to 5pm. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications Building, 3920 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, FL (in Gulf Harbors Yacht Club Parking Lot). Register at BoaterEducation.info US SAILING INSTRUCTOR AND COACH COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) Go to the website for courses that might have been scheduled after our press date. For more on course schedules, locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to www.ussailing.org/education/teach-sailing. Check the website, since courses are often added late.

For learning-to-sail and powerboat handling courses, go to www.ussailing.org/education.

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Small Boat Instructor Course Level 1 Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Port Charlotte, FL, Feb. 20-28.

Two consecutive weekends (Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 27-28).

Contact Jack Macdonald at carina01@embarqmail.com.

Instructor John Gordon Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers Beach, FL, March 31April 3. Contact Stephanie Webb at RPSC1983@aol.com.

Instructor Margie Graham Adaptive Sailing Instructor College of Charleston Sailing Assn. Charleston, SC, March 3.

Contact Windy Key at windykey@gmail.com. Instructors Deborah Sullivan Gravelle and Betsy Alison.

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Hosts and Sponsors three prestigious Tampa Bay & Gulf Races 2016 All three regattas qualify for the SPORC Trophy (The St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Challenge) and the Suncoast Boat of the Year Special one-time entry fee if entering all three regattas at the same time — Pusser’s Rum Cup, Suncoast Race Week and Crown Cars Regatta Go to the SPYC Web Site Regatta Page for Details

35th Annual SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup March 5 Originates at & returns to SPYC downtown location.

Powerboat Instructor Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Feb. 26-28.

Contact Jon Meyers at powerboat@ussailing.org. Instructor Steve Maddox.

BOAT SHOWS Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, Feb. 11-14. www.MidAtlanticBoatShow.com.

Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL, Feb. 11-15.

See pages 20-21 for show information and seminar schedule.

32nd Annual Crown Cars Regatta SPYC at PAG Racing in the Gulf of Mexico.

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38th Annual Suncoast Race Week Presented by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in cooperation with Bradenton Yacht Club & Davis Island Yacht Club April 8-10 Venue to be announced in the Notice of Race.

All NORs will be on the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Website at www.spyc.org and West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org

New Orleans Boat Show, March 4-6 Held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Show features boats and exhibitors of marine products and services. $10 admission. $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. Friday 3-10pm, Saturday 10-10pm, Sunday 11-6 pm. www.boatshowneworleans.com.

2016 Wharf Boat Show, Orange Beach, AL, March 17-20 The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show, a powerboat show, is one of the largest in-water displays of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. There will be 110 in-water vessels and over 200 trailerable boats on exhibit. There will be luxury yachts, sport fisherman, center consoles, cruisers, pontoons and runabouts. There will also be over 75 exhibitors displaying marine gear and personal watercraft. 4550 Main Street. www.wharfboatshow.com.

31st Annual Palm Beach Boat Show, March 17-20 Flagler Drive on the water in downtown West Palm Beach.

Thurs. 12-7, Fri. and Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6. Admission fee to be announced. Children 6-15. Children under 6 free. (800) 9407642. www.showmanagement.com.

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8th Annual Southwest International In-Water Boat Show, Houston, TX, March 17-20 One of the largest in-water boat shows along the Gulf Coast and largest in Texas. A large selection of sail and power boats with a Discover Sailing program. South Shore Harbour Marina, Houston. Thursday, 12-7; Friday 12-7; Saturday 10-7; Sunday, 10-6. www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS AND NAUTICAL FLEA MARKETS 35th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez, FL, Feb. 13-14 Started in 1981, this two-day festival in the historic fishing village of Cortez, FL, offers a wide variety of seafood, live music, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, environmental exhibits and beer. Over the years, the event has expanded from one to two days and from 500 visitors to 25,000.

The festival is sponsored and hosted by F.I.S.H.—The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage—which is dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Florida’s traditional Gulf Coast maritime communities. For more on F.I.S.H. and the festival, go to www.cortez-fish.org.

21st Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Feb. 20-21 Sponsored by the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Held at Founders Park on Islamorada, MM 87, Bayside. New and used boats, marine gear, dive gear, products, clothing, electronics, antiques, fishing, nautical arts and crafts. Sat 8-5, Sun 9-3. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at 8am.

305-712-1818. http://giganticnauticalfleamarket.org.

24th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show, Orange Beach, AL, Feb. 27 The Wharf, 4830 Main Street. 10am-4pm. www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/calendar-events.

38th Annual Dania Marine Flea Market, Mardi Gras Casino, Hallandale Beach, FL, March 3-6 Private individuals and corporate vendors sell marine equipment, antiques, used boats, fishing tackle, diving gear, marine artwork and other boating-related items.

The event was originally started in 1979 and has grown to be the largest marine flea market in the world, selling used, new and overstock items—by both businesses and private individuals. Held at the Mardi Gras Casino, also known as the Hollywood Dog Track on U.S. 1 and Pembroke Road in Hallandale Beach.

Thursday-Saturday 9-6pm, Sunday 9-4pm. Thursday $12. Friday, Saturday, Sunday $10. Children under 12 free. Free parking. No Pets allowed. 954-920-7877. www.daniamarinefleamarket.com.

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Island Nautical 22nd Annual Nautical Flea Market, St. Petersburg, March 12

Useppa Island, FL, Useppa Island Catboat Rendezvous, Feb. 24-27

Spaces available for sellers. Shop for bargains, sell your old stuff or just browse. JSI parking lot at 2233 3rd Ave S., St. Petersburg. 8am to noon. Call to reserve space at 727-5773220, or 800-652-4914. DeAnn DiCarlo, deann@islandnautical.com

This rendezvous will be held on Useppa Island in southwest Florida. Catboats and Catboat aficionados are invited.

Along with the Sandpiper Worlds, there will be racing and fun sails for other types and sizes of catboats.

There is a limit to the number of people who can participate. To reserve a spot, contact Mike Albert at useppacatboat@aol.com, or 941-376-1200. The Useppa Island Club will once again have limited accommodations to rent; call 239-283-1061 for specifics. Useppa Island Club, P.O. Box 640, Bokeelia, FL 33922.

There will be a captains meeting welcome party on the beach on Wednesday evening Feb. 24. Racing off the beach will start on Thursday with lunch on the beach. Dinner will be in the Tarpon Thursday evening. Friday will be devoted to some kind of fun event—nautical games, maybe another Sailing Poker Run, or something new. Friday night will be a free night. Racing will continue again Saturday and the banquet and awards ceremony will be at the Collier Inn Saturday evening.

6th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival, Kemah, TX, April 1-3 Affordable crawfish and other foods will be served and sold with new cooking units that plan to cook 6000 pounds of boiled crawfish per hour. Music and other festivities. Held under the Kemah Bridge at 300 3rd Street. www.gulfcoastfestivals.com.

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OTHER EVENTS 36th Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 18-27 This is a cruisers regatta that builds up over several months.

This 12-day regatta attracts 350-400 cruising boats. Most boats start arriving from around the U.S., Canada and other countries in November and stay through March. When the actual regatta days start, the schedule includes sailboat races held in Elizabeth Harbor, around Stocking Island, and to neighboring Long Island. There is a variety of on-water and on-the-beach events to capture the interest of non-racing cruisers, as well as racers. These include volleyball tournaments, softball, coconut harvest, bridge, Texas Hold’em poker, beach golf and much more. Opening night of the regatta is a very big event held Feb. 20. All cruisers are welcome.

For more information, go to www.georgetowncruisingregatta.com (go to “Schedule” for 2016 schedule).

Englewood Sailing Association Open House, Englewood, FL, Feb. 21 See the facilities, boats, and go for a leisurely sail around Lemon Bay. This free event is sure to be fun for the whole family and a great way to enjoy the salty shores of Englewood. Indian Mounds Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood, FL. 12-3pm. 941-681-8190. www.englewoodsailing.org

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Wrecker’s Cup “Race,” Key West, January, February 28, March 27, April 24 This race, if you could call it that, is sponsored by the Schooner Wharf Bar on the waterfront in downtown Key West. This Sunday afternoon race commemorates the race to a wreck that signified the old days when Key West’s main business was wreck salvage. Boats race seven miles out to Sand Key from the Key West waterfront and back.

The race has five classes: Classic, Schooner, Multihull, Monohull over 30 feet and Monohull under 30 feet. Locals and visitors are invited and welcome. It is known as the “anything-but-serious race.” First boat back wins. No protests allowed. Sailing/boating rules and rules of seamanship always apply. Four races are held over four months. The race is videotaped and the awards ceremony after the race at the bar serves a BBQ dinner while guests watch the race on a big screen TV. Beer drinking is very common.

The first race is always the Sunday (Jan. 25) at the end of Key West Race Week. The following three months, the race is the last Sunday in the month. There is a captain’s meeting the day before the race at the bar at 7pm, where “captains and crew contemplate strategy while reviewing course and race rules.” Race awards, booty, music and barbecue are after the race at the bar at 7pm. www.schoonerwharf.com.

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The Everglades Challenge, Tampa Bay, March 5 The Everglades Challenge is an unsupported, expeditionstyle adventure race for kayaks, canoes and small boats that starts above the high tide mark on the east beach of Fort De Soto Park on Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, FL, and ends in Key Largo. It is run by the Watertribe, whose fearless leader, Steve Issac, conceived of the race in 2000.

This year’s event starts at dawn on March 5, although if you want a good look at the boats, go on Friday, March 4, when the competitors will be going through inspection and setting up their boats on the starting line. Along the 300mile course, competitors are required to sail, row, or paddle into three checkpoints, but not required to stay there. The

checkpoints going south along the coast are: Cape Haze Marina, Englewood; Chokoloskee, Everglades National Park; and Flamingo, Everglades National Park. After these checkpoints, the boats head to the Bay Cove Motel in Key Largo at the finish. Held concurrently is the Ultra Marathon, which goes from Tampa Bay to the first check point of the Challenge, Cape Haze Marina.

Another WaterTribe event also held concurrently with the above two events is the Ultimate Florida Challenge which circumnavigates Florida. This challenge touts itself as the “toughest small boat challenge you will find anywhere.”

Strict entry requirements of completing other events qualify individuals for this challenge. The first part goes from Tampa Bay to Key Largo (as part of the Everglades Challenge), followed by stage two which heads north to

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Sebastian Inlet, then to a point near the mouth of the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida. From that point, boaters head upriver on the St. Mary’s River 90 miles to St. George.

At St. George, there is a 40-mile portage (this is not a typo).

After the portage, there is a 220-mile trip downriver to the Gulf of Mexico, stopping at Cedar Key. The final leg goes to the starting point at Fort Desoto in Tampa Bay. For more on the Everglades Challenge, go to www.watertribe.com and go to the Events page. You can also read a short history of the Challenge in the February 2012 issue of SOUTHWINDS at www.southwindsmag azine.com. Go to Back Issues.

Fort Myers Beach 9th Annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, April 2 Fort Myers Beach will once again show its appreciation for the cruising community with its 9th Annual Cruisers’ Appreciation Day” on April 2. Held at the Matanzas Inn , there will be a barbeque, live entertainment, drinks, door prizes (even though it’s outside) and giveaways. The event is free to boaters renting a mooring ball at the Matanzas Harbor Mooring Field on the day of the event with a nominal fee to others. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since seating will be limited. Everyone is welcome. The event will be from noon to 3pm.

The event is sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee. For information on Matanzas Harbor Mooring Field, go to www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov, and click on “Visitors” and then “Recreation.”

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• Hosted by Couples instructors and lifelong cruisers Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine.

• These seminars will give you both the tools and perspectives you need as a couple to safely pursue the cruising lifestyle.

• Couples attending receive two tickets to the Sunday Miami Boat Show • One lucky couple will WIN a SPOT Messenger provided by SeaTech Systems.

TOPIC EXAMPLES: • Picking the Right Boat for Two • Fear Factor • He’s Thinking/She’s Thinking • Couples Panel Discussion Sponsored by: Blue Water Sailing magazine, SeaTech Systems and Weems & Plath

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Strictly Sail Miami at Bayside 75th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami FEBRUARY 11-15

Miami Boat Show Moves to New Location Strictly Sail Stays at Bayside This year, the Miami Boat Show—one of the largest boat shows in the world—has moved its main location from the Convention Center in Miami Beach to a new location on Virginia Key. The move was prompted by a two-year remodeling of the convention center, but the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA), the show’s organizers, declared the new location will be its new permanent home.

The new location is at the Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key, which is about two miles east across Biscayne Bay on the Rickenbacker Causeway. The causeway leaves from downtown Miami at a point about two miles south of Miamarina/Bayside Marketplace, the location of the Strictly Sail portion of the show. The in-water powerboat show that was always held at Sea Isle Marina will now be at the main show location on Virginia Key. The NMMA is promoting that one of the main benefits of the new location is having the in-water boats located at the same place as the main show. Some wanted the Strictly Sail Show to move to the new location, but the show remains at Bayside.

Getting to the Main Show – Parking , Water Taxis and Shuttles One can drive to the main show on Virginia Key, but there is really no parking at the new location (except limited, expensive parking can be reserved). Access to the show is via shuttles and water taxis. Parking with shuttles is available in the downtown Miami locations. Parking reservations and Miami parking locations can be found at www.MiamiBoat Show.com. For those going to Strictly Sail, some parking is available at Bayside, but no spaces can be reserved at that location (see directions box to the show on this page).

Water taxis leave from seven locations. Five are in downtown Miami, one is in South Beach, and another is from Dinner Key in Coconut Grove. One of the Miami water taxis leaves from the Strictly Sail show. You must have a show ticket to get on a water taxi. Water taxis and shuttles run from 9:30am to 9pm, Thursday (shuttle stops at 7pm on Thursday) Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, they run from 9:30am to 7pm.

Strictly Sail Show Moves the Exhibitors Tent to the Old Waterfront Location The Strictly Sail show is keeping the same location at Miamarina at Bayside. The exhibitor’s tent, which last year was moved to a new location away from the water because of construction at the old location, is moving back to its waterfront location because the construction has been suspended for several months. Show visitors can take a shuttle or water taxi to the main show from the Strictly Sail Show.

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The ticket you buy for the sail show is good for the main boat show on Virginia Key. Although many monohulls are present, both in the water and on land, the Strictly Sail Miami Show is also the largest catamaran show in the world. Sailboats of all sizes, monohulls and multihulls, are on display along with numerous vendors and exhibitors. Smaller, trailerable sailboats are on display on land. A great variety of boating and sailing seminars are held daily (see the next page).

Tickets and Hours Adults: $20/one-day pass; $35/two-day pass (any two days), Friday – Monday; Premier Day, Thursday is $35. $85/five-day pass. Age 15 and under free. Show runs 10-6 daily at the Strictly Sail location. The convention center is open 10am to 6pm Thursday and Monday, 10am to 8pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Show information and E-tickets available in advance at www.MiamiBoatShow.com, or www.StrictlySailMiami.com. Reduced-price group tickets available for 20 or more. All tickets include entry to all show sites, no matter where you purchase them.

Strictly Sail: Discover Boating Center Boating hands-on skills training and on-the-water sailing workshops—online advanced registration available. Go to www.StrictlySailMiami.com for details on courses.

Captains Jeff and Jean Levin, who specialize in working with couples, will be holding a one-day “Two Can Sail Couples Cruising Seminar” at the Holiday Inn across from the sailboat show on Saturday, Feb. 13. Cost is $295/couple ($175 single) and includes a one-day ticket to the boat show.

Go to www.TwoCanSail.com, email Info@TwoCanSail.com, or call 727-644-7496.

Cruising Outpost Party Bob Bitchin’s Cruising Outpost Party will again be held at Strictly Sail on Saturday evening at 7pm.

Directions and Parking – Strictly Sail Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami From the North: I-95 South to exit 395/Miami Beach East, exit at Biscayne Blvd. Turn right; follow Biscayne to Port Blvd. (NE 5th Street). Turn left; follow right hand lane into the Bayside Garage.

From the South: I-95 North. Exit at Biscayne Blvd. Stay in left-hand lane until the stop sign at Biscayne. Turn left on NE 3rd Street. Follow the left side of the road into the Bayside Garage.

Parking is available at Bayside First-come, first-served. Arrive early to get parking at Bayside. You cannot purchase parking reservations at Bayside.

Parking if Bayside is Full Shuttle from park-and-ride facility at the American Airlines Arena, two blocks from Bayside, or from one of the other parking locations offered by the boat show; go to www.MiamiBoatShow.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com

STRICTLY SAIL SEMINAR SCHEDULE FREE Seminars. This list is also available at www.strictlysailmiami.com.

Check schedules, as some seminars require registration. “A”, “B” and “C” are the seminar tent locations at the show.

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Liza Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creative Boat Organization: Provisioning, Stowage & More Stephen Cockcroft . . . . . . . . . . . .Offset the Cost of Yacht Ownership Jeff Grossman/Jean Levine . . . . . .The Five-Step Plan to Your Dreams Travis Blain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Short Handed Sail Handling Wally Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising Cuba John Kretschmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .The 30 Best Cruising Boats of all Time Tony Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gulfstream Crossings: Wind and Waves Steve Bowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Communications for Cruisers from the Dock to the Ocean Jessie Zevalkink/Katie Smith . . . . .Bahamas: Berrys, Exumas & Island Life Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On Deck Equipment for Offshore Sailing

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Chris Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weather 101 Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cool Products No One Knows About Liza Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caribbean Cruising Routes Gerry Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designing Modern Sailboats for Today’s Customers John Kretschmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .A Serious Ocean: Lessons from 34 Years & 300,000 Miles at Sea Kimberly Russo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preparing to Cruise the Great Loop Christine Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Essential Cuba Kevin Carlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Basic Diesel Maintenance Gino Morrelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .America’s Cup Update Tom Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preparing our Boat for a Long Cruise John Glynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising the BVI Hotspots!

Jeff Grossman/Jean Levine . . . . . .Docking & Anchoring for Two

SATURDAY 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM

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Kimberly Russo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A Guide to Cruising the Great Loop Matt Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Sailing with Instruments Christine Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ins & Outs of Cuba—the South Side Chris Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weather John Kretschmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Force Ten Storm Sailing Strategies Gino Morrelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multihull Cruising George Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Passagemaking in Modern Cruising Cats Tom Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What’s in your Toolbox?

Liza Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caribbean Cruising Preparations Wally Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway Bob Bitchin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to keep a Starboard Attitude While Cruising Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Do You Want To Cruise The Bahamas?

SUNDAY 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM

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Scott Williman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Spinnaker Furling Revolution Liza Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creative Boat Organization: Provisioning, Stowage & More Chrystal Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sailing the Southern Caribbean—catch the vibe!

Daron Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What Lies Beneath: Navigating the future of Our Florida Reefs George Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising & Chartering in the British Virgin Islands Colin Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rigging Overview Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Proper Prior Planning Tom Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising the Chesapeake Coconut Grove Sailing Club . . . .Sailboat Buying 101 Jessie Zevalkink/Katie Smith . . . . .Katie & Jessie Sail the Great Loop Coconut Grove Sailing Club . . . .Cruising Secrets of Biscayne Bay Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What Women Want To Know About Cruising

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Jeff Grossman /Jean Levine . . . . .Cruising from Florida to the Caribbean TBD Liza Copeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruising for Cowards Jean De Keyser . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sailing in Croatia: The Dalmatian Coast TDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scott Williman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Care and Feeding of your Mast John Kretschmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Force Ten Storm Sailing Strategies TBD Pam Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hurricane Preparation TBD

MONDAY 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM

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RACING NEWS 48th Regata del Sol al Sol from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 22, 2015 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—the race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico—will be setting out for Mexico on April 22. Entrants are already signing up for the race.

The entry fee is $1250 for entries postmarked, filed online and paid from January 1 through February 29, 2016; $1350 for entries postmarked, filed online and paid from March 1, through April 4, 2016. The final entry deadline is Monday, April 4, 2016.

Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington, the chairperson, can be contacted at www.regatadelsolalsol.org (click on Chair person@regatadelsolalsol.org on the home page, or in the Notice of Race).

Many pre-race and after-race activities are set that all are invited to—including crew and any others interested.

Anyone interested in joining in the fun on the island, but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly to Cancun. Then it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride to Isla Mujeres. In order to keep track of the boats and others coming to the island, people can get their regatta hotel reservations and ground transportation through the website using the reservation information tabs on the right side of the home page.

Go to secure website for online entries, or mail the entry (address on website). You can check out the regatta’s Facebook page. For information, go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org.

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RACE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTHEAST To list your race instruction courses (free listings for nonprofit groups. A small fee to for-profit groups): editor@southwindsmagazine.com For US SAILING Courses: Information, prerequisites, and enrollment online available at www.ussailing.org/race-officials/become-a-race-official US SAILING One-Day Race Management Seminars Atlanta Yacht Club, Atlanta, GA, Feb. 6. Contact Tom Henderson tomwhenderson@comcast.net. Instructor J D Rosser. * Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch, GA, March 6.

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UPCOMING NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST Melges 20 Winter Series, South Florida, December, Feb. 5-7, March 4-6 The Melges 20 Winter Series is three events held annually for the large fleet of Melges 20s that campaign in Southern states and the Caribbean each winter. All events are held at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Event 1 was in December.

Event 2 will be Feb. 5-7, and Event 3 on March 4-6. Event 3 is part of Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, after which Melges 20 racing moves to Charleston Race Week. In between, many of the sailors will also campaign in Melges 32s, including Key West Race Week.

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Miami to Havana Race, Feb. 10, 2016 The Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC), which organizes several Florida races (annual Miami to Nassau in November; annual Fort Lauderdale to Key West in January; biennial Port Everglades to Montego Bay in February), is the organizer of this new race. The race is hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club and the Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba. It will begin on February 10 with boats racing down the Florida Keys and heading across the Gulf Stream to Havana wherever the racers decide the best point to do so is. There will then be a coastal race off Havana a few days later. The Notice of Race will be available on the official Miami to Havana Race website, www.HavanaRace.org.

St. Petersburg National Offshore One-Design (NOODS) Regatta, Feb. 12-14 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is host for this annual regatta. Several popular one-design classes will be represented.

The NOOD regatta features several separate one-design classes, and PHRF racing with a combination of windward/leeward and distance racing courses. Entries from across the eastern half of the U.S. attend. Six NOOD Regattas are held around the country annually. Go to the Sailing World NOOD website for more information at www.sailingworld.com/nood-regattas.

Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, Miami, FL, March 6-12 This is an annual multi-class regatta in Miami with teams from countries around the world racing on Biscayne Bay, competing to win the Bacardi Cup and the BMSW regatta trophy. The event has become a world-famous event after only seven years. Many consider it to be one of the top ten sailing events in the world.

The Star Class—the original Olympic class boat—will compete for the 89th time for the Bacardi Cup. The Viper 640 will be back challenging for their EFG Bank PanAmerican Championship, the Melges 24s will be battling the Europeans, the Melges 20s will be back competing for their Winter Series. The J/70s are coming back with the VX One. Racing will be every day.

Regatta headquarters will be located at the US Sailing Center Miami, a U.S. Olympic Training Site, in Coconut Grove. Additional hosts for the event include the City of Miami’s Regatta Park, Coconut Grove Sailing Club and Shake-A-Leg Miami. These sailing organizations host classes onshore, as well as help run the on-the-water racing. The Coral Reef Yacht Club hosts the opening and closing ceremonies and is the site for the regatta village throughout the week. STUDIOMILANO is the organizing authority. For more information, go to www.miamisailingweek.com.

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Okeechobee Water Level Remains the same Since December As of press date in early December, Lake Okeechobee was at 14.74 feet above sea level, less than an inch difference since early November. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 8.68 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 6.88 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.31 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to http://w3.saj.usace.army. mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmaga zine.com. See the left column.

Tampa Bay Comes Back to Life Twenty years ago, Tampa was dealing with continuing fish kills, disappearing sea grass beds and murky waters. Local communities and scientists knew something had to be done.

Recent data, as reported in a Reuters article in June, shows that sea grasses have returned to levels not seen since the 1950s—over 60 years ago. The success of Tampa Bay’s return to better health has been so remarkable and fast that it is being held up as an example that others should follow.

It was in 1990 that the Tampa Bay Estuary Program was created by the federal government to coordinate the bay’s restoration. Sea grass was seen as the main solution to the problem and its good health would bring more fish and clearer waters. Sea grasses needed sunlight to flourish, so clear water was important. Sea grasses are a nursery for fish and habitat for food that the fish feed on.

The bay had become a dumping ground, and by the 1970s, locals began to seek clearer water, better fishing and swimming without algae. Scientists believed that more sea grasses—and protecting existing sea grasses—would create these conditions. They set a goal of restoring the bay to 38,000 acres of sea grasses, which is the amount that was observed from older, aerial photos of the bay in the 1950s.

Half that area had died off, so they had double what was there in the early 90s.

Local communities, industry and utility companies invested $500 million in projects to clean the bay up. These projects included improved sewage treatment plants and cleaner power plants.

The largest estuary in the country, Chesapeake Bay, has been struggling with cleaning up their bay for decades and are still struggling with it. But they have faced more opposition from other interests, mainly the U.S. farm lobby. Their clean water goals have been repeatedly fought in court by the lobby and it is doubtful they will reach their 2017 goal. Other estuaries around the country have also struggled to clean up their bays, but none have succeeded like Tampa Bay. Reuters quotes William C. Baker, president of the nonNews & Views for Southern Sailors

profit Chesapeake Bay Foundation: “If we can’t restore the Chesapeake Bay, it doesn’t bode well for this country’s ability to achieve clean water in the Great Lakes, in the Gulf of Mexico, in San Francisco Bay. We may have to admit that Tampa Bay is the only one that did it.”

Information in this article was taken from a June 2015 Reuters’ news agency article written by Letitia Stein.

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BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW

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veryone loves their boat and we are no exception. Jade was carefully chosen to take an extended coastal and blue water cruise. The CSY 44 Walk-Through has good basic qualities for blue water sailing and a wonderful interior layout. Jade came with some nice additions, and we upgraded many systems to get ready for the cruise. The improvements were accomplished with the usual blood, sweat and tears that these kinds of projects require. Jade has more than paid us back for our efforts. We have always felt safe and comfortable on this tough old heavy boat. We also think she has a lot of character and beauty, topsides and down below. This article will cover Jade’s features, alterations made before our purchase and a description of some of the changes we made.

The CSY (Caribbean Sailing Yacht) company began in 1967 in Tortola, Virgin Islands. It became a successful bareboat chartering business. After their first few years in business, the company designed their own boat to have a vessel that could withstand the rigors of year round use by inexperienced sailors. The CSYs were built to high standards of strength, durability and quality. The 44 Walk-Through was one of the last CSY designs and has an inside passage from

the main salon to the aft cabin. There were approximately 40 Walk-Throughs made; Jade is hull #14 built in 1980. A CSY is not an around-the-buoys beer-can racer. They were built to be comfortable and a good seagoing boat. The hull and deck are solid fiberglass up to 1½ inches thick; there is no coring in any part of the boat.

Jade had some nice upgrades when we bought her.

Many thanks go to the previous owner who added an arch with davits on the back deck. Another owner installed a hardtop bimini, two 75-watt solar panels and a swim platform. The woodwork down below was in excellent condition when we bought her, and we have not touched it.

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Looking forward in the main salon.

There is an open feel to the interior, but it’s also cozy due to a large amount of woodwork.

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We have made way in light winds, through gales, and from every point of sail. Jade starts moving at wind speeds of around 15 knots and points up to 33 degrees. She sails very nicely in 15-25 knots of wind and travels generally at 6-7 knots. The motoring speed is 5-6 knots, depending on the sea conditions. On a five-day run in the Atlantic with winds from a cold front blowing over the back quarter, we hit speeds of over 8 knots. We kept the staysail down and adjusted the main and Yankee from the cockpit. For safety down below, Jade has an abundance of hand holds plus lee cloths on the settees in the main salon.

The 64-foot, keel-stepped mast has caused some anxious moments going under 65-foot bridges in the Intracoastal. If we ever unstep the mast a foot and a half will be coming off the top. The draft is five feet, so Jade is the “tall rig, shallow draft” Walk-Through model.

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For battery power Jade has a bank of six 6-volt batteries plus a 12-volt starting battery. The other parts of the power system are a 150-amp high output alternator, and a 2000watt inverter/charger, a total of 390 watts of solar power and a Kiss wind generator. This combination of wind and solar did a good job keeping up the batteries on our extended trip, particularly in the islands with the trade winds.

The bow has a stainless steel bowsprit with two anchors, a 75-pound CQR and a 66-pound Bruce. The standard manual windlass was replaced by a Lofrans Tigress.

There are wide teak cap rails, 12-inch high bulwarks and high lifelines on the foredeck. This makes for a safe, sturdy feel. The deck slopes back and down, ending at steps up to the raised cockpit. The water fill is also at this spot. You are able to catch rain water right off the deck by putting a dam (a towel) right after the water fills. There is room to easily move around the foredeck and space to relax on the cabin top.

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The queen-sized bed is athwartship, Pullman style. This bed configuration is not for everyone.

The cockpit is quite comfortable with high seat backs and wide coamings. Each bench is long enough to lie down on and can be used as a bunk.

ator, a solar panel, the dinghy davits, the propane tank for the grill and tons of other gear. A stainless ladder goes from the aft deck to the swim platform. The swim platform was not original to the boat but sure is nice for getting in the dinghy. Jade’s dinghy is a hard-bottom inflatable Caribe

with a 9.8-horsepower outboard.

When we bought Jade, the teak cap rails, the stanchions and all the chain plates needed to be replaced. The original port and starboard chain plates extended through the center of the cap rail and were bolted to the inside of the hull. Over

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I have always found the galley an easy place to cook and there is no limit to the type of meal that can be made in Jade’s galley.

The navigation station is on the port side just outside the engine room.

time, water had worked its way in and rusted the chain plates. Al designed and installed a strap-type chainplate bolted to the outside of the hull using the old chainplates for backing. The cap rail was modified. Instead of the original 3/4-inch overhang, the teak plank was positioned flush

with the outer hull and a stainless steel trim added to the outside edge. The stanchions were redesigned and are now a solid rod of stainless with a breakaway sleeve.

The cockpit is quite comfortable with high seat backs and wide coamings. Each bench is long enough to lie down on and can be used as a bunk. We have a cockpit table that folds down when not in use. The cockpit has held many pleasant gatherings over the years with a varying number of guests.

The main halyard winch has been replaced with an electric winch that can be used for any line in the cockpit.

The layout of the cabin is one of the main reasons we bought the boat. There is an open feel to the interior, but it’s also cozy due to a large amount of woodwork. Throughout the boat, the lockers, bulkheads and doors are white oak, a color that makes the interior brighter. The main salon has 7foot, 2-inch-high head room and two large windows on each side. The hatches are huge. The port and starboard settees are long and can double as berths. The table folds out to seat six comfortably. The navigation station is on the port side just outside the engine room. There are storage lockers on the port and starboard side of the cabin.

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The V-berth is reached by a bronze step-up and is plenty large for two people.

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Both heads and the shower had ceramic-tiled floors when we bought the boat. We don’t know if the tile is original but we have always liked it.

from the main salon to the aft stateroom. It is tucked out of the way but is close enough to the salon for the cook to be part of a gathering. The sink, stove and refrigerator are all along the starboard side. There is plenty of space for cookware and stores, and there is a 12-cubic-foot vertical refrigerator/freezer. I have always found it an easy place to cook and there is no limit to the type of meal that can be made in Jade’s galley. With two 20-pound propane tanks, I never had to hold back on cooking time. There is also a built-in trash bin in the galley. Some owners have used the trash bin space for other purposes, but then where do you put the trash?

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floors when we bought the boat. We don’t know if the tile is original but we have always liked it.

The aft stateroom also has multiple lockers and drawers for clothing and supplies. We had enough room for our clothing when we lived aboard in port and worked fulltime.

The queen-sized bed is athwartship, Pullman style. This bed configuration is not for everyone. I always sleep on the inside and find it best to go out feet first. There are five bronze ports level with the bed. This gives light to the bunk area and you can easily see what is happening outside. The aft head is good-sized and can be used as a shower as well.

Jade was our home and our transportation on an 8000mile cruise of the east coast of the U.S. and the Caribbean.

For a year-and-a-half of traveling, we were very happy on Jade. Her weight makes for a smooth ride, and we like the comfort in the cockpit and cabin. The many projects proved to be worth the effort. It was very reassuring to have new or upgraded equipment, and we had very few problems. We have enjoyed this boat in port, at anchor and at sea. We would not hesitate to take her anywhere in the world.

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Home Cookin’ for High Performance One tiny company is setting up to have a big impact in the skiff and sport boat arena.

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The VX One is a lively design that can be sailed by two or three people. Courtesy Ovington Boats

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emasee, South Carolina. This isn’t a place you’re apt to remember if you were to stumble onto it. Right off Interstate 95 in a sparsely populated corner of the Palmetto State, Yemasee seems like any small, frontageroad town in this part of the country. There are gas stations, convenience stores, and a two-lane highway that spurs off I95, stretching east and west out of town.

With roughly 1,200 residents, Yemasee is recognized as the ancestral home of the Yemasee tribe. It’s also the site of numerous battles fought in the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. In the contemporary era, this little burg is known as home to one of the few commercial breeding facilities in the U.S. for non-human primates. Less known is the fact that it’s also the corporate headquarters of a small, familyowned firm whose products have been making waves in the performance sailing arena for nearly two decades— Bennett Yachting.

If that name isn’t familiar, maybe you’ll recognize some of the zippy, skiff-like designs that the company has created, including the Viper 640, the Viper 830 and now, the VX One Design. Bennett Yachting hasn’t always been based here. It started out in Portsmouth, RI, in the mid ‘90s and later relocated to Savannah. Roughly two years ago, the Bennetts moved their base to Yemasee. (That’s “Bennetts” plural because proprietor Brian Bennett runs the operation with the help of his wife Rachel and his son Hayden.)

Though the Viper 640 and 830 have achieved nominal success, the 19-foot VX One Design—introduced in 2012— has become one of the most successful models to enter the trailerable sport boat market in recent years. According to Brian—the company’s designer and founder—over 125 VX Ones have been built to date, with fleets taking root in Canada, Chile, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, France and Australia. Here in the U.S., he says, there are 70 to 80 boats actively racing, and that number is growing by about 20 per year.

Bennett, a former America’s Cup crew who also designed the Viper 640 and 830, built the first 48 VX One Designs in a small industrial facility in Savannah with the help of Hayden and a few employees. “After that,” he explains, “in 2013, we shipped the molds to the UK so that the boat could be built by Ovington Boats in northeast England.” He refers to his company’s base in Yemasee as its “port of call,” explaining that the “boats are shipped here through the Port of Charleston and then we truck them to Yemasee to fit them out with rig, sails and deck gear. After that, we couple them with trailers and deliver them to owners across the country.”

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VX One Designs head upwind in tight action at US Sailing’s Championship of Champions.

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shows. “We’re really more of a design and service business now,” explains the senior Bennett.

“We have two excellent builders overseas (Ovington, and since 2014, MacKay in New Zealand) who are both well known in the industry for producing a superior, Olympicquality product.”

Bennett notes that he chose Yemasee as his corporate headquarters because real estate there is relatively inexpensive, it’s close to an international port, it’s right off the interstate and well below the snow belt. “In the Eastern half of the country, so much of the one-design sailing that goes on from November through April takes place in the South, so if you want to be an active company in this arena, you really need a southern base.” He adds that the company’s next model will be a 16-footer that he hopes to debut this spring at Sperry Charleston Race Week. The VX Evolution, as he’s calling it, will be fit with rig components from Selden Mast, whose U.S. manufacturing headquarters are conveniently located just 40 minutes away in North Charleston.

By traveling extensively and offering boat demonstrations, the Bennetts have successfully developed VX One fleets in key areas around the country. Brian says there are 15 to 16 boats active in the Gulf Coast area; another 10 to 12 sailing in the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina region; with groups forming in the Pacific Northwest, New England and more recently, the Great Lakes. “The class is planning to have its North American championship regatta at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in Holland, MI, in September. Our expectation is 40 boats,” he says, “which seems possible, given that 28 showed up for the NAs this year in Gulfport, MS.” Bennett is also having a dozen VX Ones shipped to the Caribbean this winter so that owners and prospective owners can participate in the B.V.I. Spring Regatta as well as the St. Thomas International Regatta. “This is a strategy we’re employing to help us develop fleets in the Caribbean. And before that,” he explains, “we’ll have our usual midwinter series, which includes events in Pass Christian, MS; Sarasota, FL; Miami for the Bacardi Cup; and then Sarasota again before we all congregate in Charleston for Race Week.”

Bennett counts it as a significant milestone that the VX One was chosen as the boat for last year’s US Sailing Championship of Champions, which was staged at the Gulfport Yacht Club. “We weren’t surprised that it was chosen because it’s designed for people who sail a Lightning or a Thistle, and it’s surprisingly easy to sail. You can sail with two or three people. It’s faster downwind than the Viper 640 and easier upwind because of the self-tacking jib. There’s just one line for the spinnaker halyard and sprit, so it’s very simple to operate. The hull also has a chine, so it’s a bit like being News & Views for Southern Sailors

on rails once you get up to speed. And it’s about as efficient a hull form as you can design in a boat this size. It’s also all epoxy resin in the construction, so that gives it great longevity. And, it’s very much a pure one-design. All the boats are identical. In addition, all the components from the rig to the deck hardware are made of carbon, so they’re very reliable.”

Despite all of this, Bennett doesn’t consider himself a yacht designer. Though he did formally study naval architecture, he describes himself as more of a creator. “I’m someone who is passionate about the sport and who wants to see it stay exciting. I want to have boats out there that will keep sailing fun, affordable and accessible. (The VX One retails for $34,000 with trailer and sails.) The boats we’re producing are for people with a little less money. That’s really our market niche. In my view, the high performance sport boat arena needs some focus, so that’s where I’m operating. We don’t intend for our company to become outrageously big. We simply want it to keep us busy. So far, we’ve managed to get to know a lot of people and develop friends all around the world. That’s satisfying. And my hope is that the VX Evo will expand that, while at the same time get more people sailing asymmetric boats of all kinds.”

For additional information about the VX One Design, log on to Bennett Yachting’s website, www.bennettyachting.com).

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7th Annual Raymarine St. Petersburg Classic Regatta, St. Petersburg, FL, January 9 Forty-Five Classics Gather in Light Winds for Tampa Bay’s Largest Regatta

By Dave B. Ellis, Principal Race Officer Photos by Dave N. Ellis of Affinity Marketing Cover: Shady Lady, a 1970 Cal 34, and crew.

For the sixth year in a row, Steve Honour on Shady Lady was the boat collecting the most money for the benefit.

Shady Lady sailed in the Good Old Fun class.

Photo by Dave N. Ellis.

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nce again, keel boats 20 years or older gathered on Tampa Bay off the St. Petersburg waterfront for a celebration of sailing. Forty-five sailing craft gathered. But we did not do much actual sailing. With a fourhour time limit for the racecourse of about seven miles, only four boats finished. One boat was observed subtly rocking the boat in the drifter to make the finish. But the race officials made sure to be snacking instead of officially observing, as this is designed to be strictly a fun event.

Mi Sueno, a Morgan 44 center cockpit owned by Ron Kinney.

Mi Sueno sailed in the True Cruising A class.

Impulse, a Bristol 39 Centerboard, owned by Robert Abberger.

Impulse sailed in the True Cruising B class.

Warrior, a Tripp 38 sailed by Grant Dumas. Warrior sailed in the Spinnaker class, taking third.

Boats milling around in light winds before the start.

With proceeds dedicated to Meals on Wheels, which had its start 50 years ago right here in St. Petersburg, it is all about the giving.

Including the many sponsored gifts and auction items, over $16,000 was donated. For the sixth year in a row, Steve Honour on Shady Lady was the boat collecting the most. With the help of his Boca Ciega Yacht Club cohorts they alone donated $2391.

Racing started in promising conditions, the five divisions heading north with the tidal current on a close starboard reach. However, by the second hour, the wind had died.

Drifting ensued, with much radio and vocal bantering among this fun group. Storms were brewing in the Gulf with the Coast Guard broadcasting on VHF channel 16 that all craft should proceed immediately to shore due to severe thunderstorms. Happily, the time limit for racing had expired by that time, so all complied willingly.

The food and drink at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club that evening lived up to its billing.

The many sponsors and those donating items were recognized and the fewer than normal prizes awarded. Warrior, a Tripp 38 sailed by Grant Dumas, spent nearly an hour within an arrow shot of the finish line. He still finished over an hour ahead of the next boat, Tony Barrett’s Soverel 26, Back Off. Finally, a J/24, Shockwave, sailed by 19-year-old Seth Rosenthal, placed third in Spinnaker. Also finishing within the four hours was Red Sky, a Nightwind 35 sailed by Charles Mixson from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Dick Ware’s venerable Cal 25, Moonraker was perhaps a hundred feet from the line when time ran out. But it was still a few minutes before he actually crossed. Ware bought Moonraker new 51 years ago.

Each year, random awards are given for no apparent reason. The youngest skipper was Ethan, aged 11, on S.O.R.C., a Frers 30 crewed by middle schoolers. The oldest skipper was Dick Ware at 85, followed closely by Joe French and Ken Clark. The True Grit award was presented to Fruition, a Palmer News & Views for Southern Sailors

Johnson 43 sailed by William Gately, who passed some boats by anchoring in the tidal current, as others drifted back—away from the next mark.

The Fashionista award for the best dressed went to Shady Lady, with the prettiest boat award given to Warrior, a 1987 vintage that looked showroom sharp.

For more information, go to the St. Petersburg Sailing Association website, www.spsa.us.

S.O.R.C., a Frers 30, which is part of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Youth Offshore Team. The boat was helmed by Ethan Danielson, age 11, who received the award for youngest captain in the regatta. The boat was crewed by middle schoolers. The boat is named S.O.R.C. in honor of the old Southern Ocean Racing Conference.

Jade, a 1980 CSY 44 owned by Al And Fran Lima. Jade sailed in the True Cruising A class. Read Fran Limas boat review of the CSY 44 on page 32.

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Leaving Beaufort to sail north, you have to first sail southeast at least 20 miles out to sea to round Cape Lookout and miss its shoals. The sailing was great! We were doing an easy 5- to 6-knot clip. After rounding the Cape Lookout sea buoy we headed north. The boat was moving smartly, the bow knifing through the dark blue waves as we sailed on an easy beam reach.

We had only gone about 30 miles when the winds shifted. Instead of the easterly forecast, we now had winds NNE—heading towards the coast. Not a problem. So we head out to sea a bit; still pointing to round Cape Hatteras, but a little more seaward than our original plan. Soon afterward, the seas started building. The winds picked up. Now we had 10- to 12-foot seas, winds at 15 knots. Still not a problem. My boat is a heavy, 36-foot Bayfield with a full keel and tough as nails.

After another hour or so, the wind jumped to 20 knots, the seas climbing to 15 feet. We were still doing fine.

Then...BAM! The staysail yankee roller-furler pin sheared off. Ripped from its deck mount, the whole furler system was swinging like a crazy banshee all over the boat. It was still attached at the top of the mast. We couldn’t control the sail. It was slamming the furler head with tremendous force against the boat. I whipped over the wheel and headed directly into the wind. That decision also put us directly into climbing straight up the now-monstrous 18-foot wave fronts. The seas and current were tossing us around like a bathtub toy. It was time to strap on the harness, latch onto the lifeline and go forward and try to fix things.

Standing in the bow pulpit was scary as hell. One minute you were climbing a wave-like mountain and the next surfing down the other side to plunge knee deep into the frothy sea. I’m from Texas. We lasso steers and bulls.

The plan was to lasso the furler end and pull the runaway sail and furler head back onto the boat where it could be lashed in place. How hard could that be? After at least 30-45 minutes of increasingly frustrated desperate throws, I was able to lasso the end of the furler. Bear in mind it was swinging at least 10 feet out over the port side and the wind was ripping and whipping it like a crazy runaway steer. Once lassoed, I tied the furler head forward to the bow pulpit as well as I could.

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Calixta, a Bayfield 36 Cutter.

washing over me with such strength that one tore my wristwatch right off my arm. It was just ripped off like nothing. In cases like this, you see the bad points of a furling system.

With its deck end unattached, you CANNOT roll in the sail! I crawled back to the mast and had to reef the main sail. That still was not sufficient. We went to a double reef. We were now fighting 20-foot seas and a wind of 30 knots.

Our only option to even stay upright was to sail either out to sea toward France or head for the rocks at Diamond Shoal and be smashed to pieces and sink like all those other guys. France looked better.

We tacked as well as possible, always worrying that the line I tied to the still-whipping yankee staysail would hold. The boat was pitching and bucking like riding a Texas wild bull. We were slammed this way and that.

After seven more hours of tacking, we had made only seven miles toward our destination.

Great! Only 100 more miles to go. We were tired, worn out and desperate for some sleep.

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The boat was pitching and bucking like riding a Texas wild bull. We were slammed this way and that. After seven more hours of tacking, we had made only seven miles toward our destination.

The autopilot was way overpowered and we were holding on for dear life.

Finally at 4am, way before the dawn’s early light, I gave up. I turned tail and ran like a yellow belly coward back toward Cape Lookout. It was 78 miles south. We ran south like wildfire. We were surfing down waves at 10-12 knots.

Waves would rear up over the stern of the boat looking as if they would smash down right on our head, then the boat would rise up and go into surfboard mode down the wave front. Every so often a wave would break early, crashing into the cockpit and soaking us thoroughly. Stuff was soaking wet and we were barely hanging on.

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back northward into the howling wind and slamming head seas. The fact that we couldn’t bring in the yankee sail was killing us. We were barely clawing our way forward even with the diesel roaring.

Finally, after two days of fury, we limped dead tired into Beaufort at 3am. It was Lisa’s help and seamanship that made our return possible. It was sooooo good to be able to tie up to the Beaufort fuel dock, to hose the salt spray off the boat and crash…to sleep.

The next day was Labor Day. Fittingly I spent Labor Day laboring. Several hours were needed just to fix the roller furling. How the inflatable we were towing survived, I’ll never know, but it filled up with water and that probably helped.

Everything being wet required a trip to the laundry. So what do we see in a local magazine at the laundry? A pasted-up article on the wall: “Is Diamond Shoals haunted?”

Many many ships have gone down there. Many sailors drowned. Big ships, small boats—it doesn’t matter. They say two ocean currents collide there. It is deadly. Instead of our little NOAA forecast of 7- to 10-knot winds, it was actually 35 knots out there. Instead of seas 6-8 feet, it was 20 feet—and I have pictures to prove it (well, I think I do—it was a little scary to take photo-ops out there).

So now, today’s latest NOAA forecast says only 5-10 knots of wind out there today. Are you going to believe that? There are NO safe inlets from Beaufort all the way up to the mouth of the Chesapeake; you MUST get around Cape Hatteras and the infamous Diamond Shoal. It lays there like a teeth-gnashing dragon waiting in lurk to grind you and your boat and add you to the countless other sailors into the vast Graveyard of the Atlantic. Forecasts are iffy. They say one thing, but out 50 miles at sea, it’s an altogether different story.

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How the inflatable we were towing survived, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know, but it filled up with water and that probably helped.

fall into the sea. I replaced the cotter pin rig with a 3/8-inch, threaded bolt with a nylon locking hex nut. Lots harder and slower to take off, but it is not going to shear a flimsy cotter pin and lead to another near disaster.

Lessons learned: Mother nature can be a tough teacher. Our boat was a sound 36-foot Bayfield, cutter-rigged, a full-keel heavy vessel. Our roller furler was a Harken furler with a 3/8-inch pin held by a cotter pin. It was the cotter pin that sheared off, leading to the 3/8-inch pin to vibrate off and

Secondly: Do not trust the NOAA forecasts. I have seen them so wrong, so many times. It boggles my mind how, with all the money, all the data, all the experts behind them, singlehanded semi-amateurs sitting in a boat off Tortola, BVI ( Chris Parker) or the old Canadian Herb Hilgenberg sitting in a room in Ontario, Canada, can provide much more accurate forecasts than the NOAA backed by the full funding of the United States Government. Check your forecasts from many different sources. Be safe out there.

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Onboard Analog Gauges How to Use Them and Why

By Alan Wilson

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nowing what is going on with a boat’s systems can be as simple as looking up and checking the Windex atop our masts or as complex as managing engine synchronizers.

Both inputs help us make operational, efficiency, or safety decisions. For example, a sailboat’s inclinometer is an analog gauge made from a curved tube and a trapped air bubble to indicate the angle of heel. Racers maximize their speed by getting the hull “up on her line” based on this input. While power boaters may consult their fuel gauge—another analog gauge—more than they care to, yet knowing the rate of use is important in calculating remaining fuel and range.

The two temperature gauges for the two engines.

Analog Gauges, a Look Back Reliable gauges became available around the time of steam power development some 150 years ago, helping advance the Industrial Revolution. In use at the time were various types of analog gauges. One example is the thermometer, which uses an expanding liquid to measure temperature. Another is the manometer, which measures pressure and is a tube filled with a liquid that would rise as pressure increases. The operator, often somewhat removed from the machine, interpreted their input and determined the best time to add fuel, start the

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machine in motion, or when to back off preventing an explosive situation. Safety was an initial concern. Exploding steam vessels or run-away machines would wreak havoc on the operator or his surroundings. During this era, gauge accuracy needed only be as good as high, medium or low. But as efficiency and service life of the equipment gained in importance, better gauges were needed.

Increased Accuracy and Sophisticated Devices Analog devices kept up with simple, slow-to-change systems. But for faster and more powerful machines, the internal combustion engine for example, accuracy and response time were critical. This new need led to development of digital gauges. With their development, numerical data, accurate to several decimal points, was available. No operator interpretation required, or wanted.

Devices that could measure, retain measurements, and ultimately feed back information to the system were the onset of machine automation. This concept allowed for fewer operators; an extension of which is seen today in self-driving cars and trucks, where the operators are replaced altogether.

Gauges in common use in marine engine controls and automobiles—engine temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel, and DC voltage indicators—gave way to warning lights, also known as the less flattering “idiot light.” But generally, the gauge with it’s friendly round face and nicely spaced calibration had gone the way of the buggy whip— just not needed anymore.

Idiot lights provide no incremental data. They are on or off, announcing with light or sound: “There’s a problem, fix it.” But with no information to help us understand the system, what could be wrong? Not so simple, right? Was there any early warning? Let’s look at an example of how analog temperature gauges made up for the “idiot light.”

How Gauges Work for Us. When I purchased our boat, an Island Packet Packet Cat with dual auxiliary engines, I was surprised to see two temperature gauges prominently displayed on the helm station among the other controls. The Yanmar engines’ control panels contain three warning lights, and audible alarms for low

Once the port engine’s pump impeller was out, it showed the reason for the temperature rise.

It was deeply cracked across the vanes, but still attached to the hub.

oil pressure, high coolant temperature and low alternator voltage. So why also have analog temperature gauges? It didn’t take long to become obvious.

Just several days into a 1200-mile trek from Baltimore to Miami, through Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk, VA, and into the Atlantic Intracostal Waterway, the gauges became an important operational tool.

They taught me how to operate the boat by knowing the temperature within the engines. For example, with the engines at 2500 RPM, they showed 160º F. The thermostat has just started to open. But when pushing to make a scheduled bridge opening, running at 3000 to 3200 RPMs, the gauges showed 185º F—a fully opened thermostat. The Yanmar engines were running in their sweet spot. Why run the engines at their set-point temperature?

If you run an engine hard enough to open the thermostat, the engine block and cylinder head warms up and attains optimal design clearances, improving performance and reducing “coking”—carbon build up in the exhaust mixing elbow. With temperature gauges, you can see the temperature and adjust the throttle accordingly. Audible

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alarms just don’t tell us when we’ve reached that sweet spot. The factory warning light and buzzer are set to go off at 202º F, which leaves a safety margin before the vented pressure cap, which is rated at 12.2 PSI, opens and releases coolant from the pressurized cooling system—depleting coolant and causing overheating. But the alarms don’t warn of incremental changes.

My control panel has two gauges. One day, when I was returning to port running the engines, the gauges showed a 7- to 10-degree differential. It was noticeable because the two engines always ran at the same temperature. The port engine did not overheat; it was just running warmer than its mate. This information came in handy because we were preparing for a trip to the Abacos, and it gave me a starting point for the engine cooling system inspection.

Where to Look, and What to Look For The solution tree for this type problem starts at the thru hull fitting and runs up to the raw water pump. I expected debris to be blocking the intake side somewhere along that path. But after checking strainers and hoses, I found nothing stopping the water from entering the system. The coolant was clean and the level was fine. Next in line is the raw water pump. Its drive belt was tight and there were no leaking seals. Next is the impeller. I reviewed my service log and noted that the raw water pump impellers had less than 30 hours of run time over the last three months, well within their service life.

There could be blockage in the heat exchange, but it had been cleaned, acid-flushed and inspected at the last impeller change. I ruled out the exhaust mixing-elbow too, because

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SENDING UNIT

The sending unit installed in a “T” fitting off the thermostat’s base.

they are less then one year old. I decided to check the pumps.

Once the port engine’s pump impeller was out, it showed the reason for the temperature rise. It was deeply cracked across the vanes, but still attached to the hub. The starboard impeller showed no such cracks. See the attached photos. Weakened, the port side vanes had lost efficiency and was moving less water through the system.

Without the temperature gauges, this would go unnoticed because the “idiot light” and audible alarm temperature cannot detect the temperature differential, perhaps allowing more serious problems.

Had the impeller’s vanes broken off, the detached impeller vane could work its way into the cooling passages of the heat exchanger or elsewhere in the raw water circuit, leading to an embarrassing breakdown and costly disassembly. So, the value of predictive maintenance, using temperature gauges in this case, can be measured in dollars saved and/or embarrassment prevented. The dollar cost of predictive maintenance is typically low. The value of not being embarrassed? Well, you be the judge.

For example, installing an analog gauge is an inexpensive and straightforward task. The temperature sensor is installed in the coolant path, typically before the thermostat, thus showing the temperature of the coolant as it leaves the engine block. The attached photos show my sending unit installed in a “T” fitting off the thermostat’s base. Also note that the factory’s sensor is still in place. Our Teleflex TL-59706P gauges are easy to read, well-illuminated and cost about 50 dollars each with the sending unit. The wiring, plumbing of the sender, and installation of the gauge are within the range of most boat owners’ skills and toolbox content. The photograph shows our gauges installed at the helm, making monitoring the operational temperature easy and routine.

As to the value of not being embarrassed by engine problems; imagine your self-esteem growing as you bask in the admiring looks of your crew and dock hands when you’ve earned the reputation of a skipper who docks with a quiet grace every time, and gets to where he’s going and back without the assistance of towing services. This good feeling comes from knowing your boat’s capabilities, the results of predictive maintenance.

All in all, the analog gauge is a simple low-cost tool that helps us be confident operators of our auxiliary power plants. Making decisions based on knowing what’s going on before the alarm goes off or a system shuts down is invaluable if you ask me. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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BOOK REVIEW

Salt of a Sailor

by Annie Dike Review by Steve Morrell

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get a lot of books sent to me by sailors who write about their sailing experiences. On Amazon, there are scores of them, maybe hundreds. I don’t read many of them. Some sit on my shelf for years.

Salt of a Sailor sat on the shelf for almost a year. So why did I read it among all those I get?

The answer, oddly enough, is in the cover photo. They say you can’t tell a book by its cover, but this one gives you a clue—just look at the photo of author Annie Dike on the cover. If that doesn’t make you smile and wonder, then you need a vacation. Ever since I got the book, I kept looking at the cover and smiling. Eventually, I gave up and read it. By then, though, I’d met Annie at a boat show. Like the cover, Annie has an “engaging” personality. How could I resist? I really can’t describe Annie’s cover photo in a few words.

But the book does the job.

Once I started reading, I had trouble putting it down.

Hard to believe, as only mystery novels and unique non-fiction do that for me. In some places, this book reads like a mystery novel and you wonder what’s going to happen next.

Annie has her own unique style and it is captivating. Of course there is serious content to it—it is non-fiction—and a lot to learn from this book about what sailing is all about.

Especially when you are starting from knowing nothing.

Annie’s a lawyer who, after several years, leaves the practice of law in hopes of becoming a writer. She meets a guy (who’s also a lawyer) who’s into sailing, they look for a

sailboat, they find one, they deliver it to their homeport. That’s the story. But it’s more entertaining than just that.

Annie let’s it all hang out, which makes the story.

She knows nothing about sailboats—nothing. And that’s the charm of the book. If you are out there wondering what it’s going to be like going from knowing nothing to getting into sailing and buying a cruising sailboat, this is the book for you, because you will want to go out and buy a boat and learn. Annie has fun doing it from page one to the end of the book. Plus, her boyfriend’s a lawyer.

Two lawyers go sailing.

That’s got to create a ruckus.

Basically, this is a fun book to read and it’s wellwritten and you learn a lot about learning about sailing. If you already know a lot about sailing, you will love it. If you know nothing about sailing and want to, you need to read it. It will take the fear out, keep the adventure and bring in the fun. If you have a friend who you want to introduce to sailing to, tell your friend to read this book. It’ll take the tension out and make him or her want to go buy a boat. And you don’t even need to be into sailing to enjoy this book.

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Colorful shoals on Cuba’s north coast. Note the Hobie Cat and Kite Surfer on the far right in the distance.

Experiencing Cuba’s North Coast

By Cheryl Barr Photos by Cheryl Barr unless noted otherwise.

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olumbus discovered Cuba when searching for the Orient in 1492. His initial sighting of Cuba was reportedly El Yunque, an impressive flattop mountain near Baracoa at the eastern tip of the island. His second

visit two years later explored the south coast where he named the region’s beautiful coral reefs Jardines de la Reina (or Queen’s Gardens)—a name still used today. But the fleet did not sail west of Cortez, a small, enclosed bay near

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Cuba’s western capes. As a result, Columbus left Cuba not realizing it was an island.

What a difference a day makes. One more sunset on his journey west and it would have been clear that his discovery was not the mainland (of Asia). But all this is pure geography. From a cruisers viewpoint, the bigger deal is the funny, crazy, and sometime surprising things that can happen ashore on the island of Columbus’ discovery.

Like Columbus, our second Cuban landfall, in the spring of 1997, was in the bay of Baracoa.

The boat, a 65-foot steel Herreshoff schooner drawing 6.9 feet, was newly launched one year earlier in Florida. Since launching, we have made 19 cruises to and around Cuba aboard Road to the Isles.

Havana was our first landfall in 1996.

Sailing the north shore between Baracoa and Varadero in the spring of 1997 was ideal. In the spring, there is less threat of a cold front, and prevailing winds are gentle easterlies. On this voyage, our first real taste of Cuba, quite literally, was in Bahia de Taco, Cuba’s smallest pocket bay west of Baracoa. We were seeking a secure overnight anchorage and expecting to be entirely alone.

We were until hailed by two women in a rowboat offering freshly made Cucuruchos—the local delicacy of northeastern Cuba.

Wrapped inside a cone-shaped palm leaf was a lump of shredded coconut melded together with honey and sugar, and having a strong essence of campfire. We were delighted by the gesture and enjoyed the treat but curious as to where the two women had come from, since there

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Guarda Frontera officials in new uniforms meet arriving vessels. The coastal detachments of the Guarda Frontera are not as commonplace as rumour will have it, and recently, some locations have been closed down.

was no village in sight.

An investigation was called for, so kayaks were launched and we proceeded up a small river to find a tiny community of thatched-roofed homes with dirt floors. It was washday, and women were scrubbing tattered clothing and linens on river rocks while kids played in the water. Castro’s revolution obviously hadn’t reached these parts yet.

The coastal detachments of the Guarda Frontera are not as commonplace as rumour will have it, and recently, some locations have been closed down. On entering Bahia de Tanamo, our next stop along the coast from Taco,

Cuba Notes There is dispute among historians as to where Columbus actually made landfall in Cuba. Close study indicates that, in coming from the Bahamas as he did, the flattop mountain described in his landfall was most likely Silla de Gibara, inland of Puerto Vita.

In 1494, the islands within Jardines de la Reina on the south coast were cultivated by the natives and were rich with royal palms and calabash. The topsoil was washed away in a hurricane in 1932. Today, these cays are comprised of dense stands of scrubby mangrove, and some palmetto where there are sand beaches.

Cucurucho is Spanish for cone. A cone, whether paper or palm frond, is used as packaging for snacks in remote regions of Cuba. It is particular popular throughout Cuba with peanut and popcorn sellers.

Baracoa is no longer a port of entry. There are currently seven marinas on the north coast of Cuba, of which four are entry ports. There are five marinas on the south coast, of which three are entry ports. There has never been

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a marina at Maria la Gorda and it is not a port of entry.

The distances between marinas is substantial but anchoring is permitted anywhere with the exception of some pocket bays. In our first few voyages, all but militaryoccupied bays were open to visiting vessels. Details on entry procedures and locations can be found in Barr’s Cruising Guide to Cuba 2013.

Camaguey was once located near the coast and constantly under attack by pirates. The decision to move the city inland and design it in a maze-like fashion resolved the problem. Only those living in Camaguey (even today) could navigate the city streets and not get lost. We always accept the first offer to be guided to a good hostel or restaurant, the small tip to our guide is money well spent.

Catching lobster is not allowed in Cuba. Catching to consume on a day-to-day basis is, however, overlooked.

Filling a freezer is not acceptable and if caught, prepare to deal with the consequences. Vessels are expected to depart from a port of entry and are often searched.

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A five-ton people carrier picking up passengers. At times, overland travel can be challenging but typically comes with pleasant surprises.

we unknowingly blew past the Guarda station as it was merely a broken down shack and utterly unremarkable. In we went through the deep, narrow entrance. Within the impressive mangrove-rimmed pocket bay, we chose to anchor as far from the entrance as we could.

A surprise awakening from a weak rapping on the hull made us dread the consequence of going on deck. We suddenly knew our mistake and expected to be in a great deal of trouble with the local authorities. A tired, but cheerful

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uniform-clad Guarda and his two sons (obviously recruited to help with the five-mile row) greeted us. Stepping aboard, he pleasantly asked to see our papers. The young lads, he told us, were not permitted on the boat, only him. There are many rules in Cuba, which we have learned, and are strictly obeyed, as the consequences of not obeying can be severe and swift. And, apparently, one can never be sure who is watching, even in dark, uninhabited locations monitored only by the local Guarda Frontera.

We handed down a couple of colas to the boys while their father proudly told us they wanted to become doctors.

With our dinghy, we towed them back to their home at the station by the entrance to the bay. Now knowing what to look for when entering a harbour, we didn’t make the mistake of passing a station again—no one should have to row five miles for semi-cold soda in the pitch black of night.

Before the small marina at Puerto Vita was built (it is now the entry port for vessels arriving from the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean), we were required to dock along side the main wharf at the Guarda station. It was deteriorated, as were the buildings and uniforms of the numerous officials working there—some of whom were barefoot.

The late night scream from our buddy boat, that was tied directly behind us, didn’t register until the morning when our friend told us her worst fear about sailing the Caribbean had come true. She got up to shut the aft hatch over the bunk and two big eyes were looking into hers. In the morning, every shoe that was left on deck that night was gone—about eight pair plus a single. Fortunately, all three girls on board had other shoes to wear, but John, now as

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shoeless as a Cuban, having lost his only spare pair somewhere down island, was in a pickle. When questioned, each and every Guarda claimed no knowledge of the incident.

Fortunately, we had another pair of shoes aboard Road to the Isles that were a perfect fit. This is proof that you can never have too many shoes.

No visit to Cuba is complete without travelling inland.

At times, overland travel can be challenging but typically comes with pleasant surprises. When attempting to flag down a “people carrier” (a large five-ton truck) in a farming area near Nuevitas two young boys popped out of the ditch and asked what we were doing. How it wasn’t obvious was beyond us until they said that Cuban truck drivers couldn’t comprehend why a “rich” tourist would want to ride in the back of a dirty old truck. Herein was the answer to why we got nothing but friendly waves of hello from passing vehicles. Our new friends fixed the problem by hailing the next truck, which was near full with standing passengers.

Before boarding, the two farm hands insisted on giving us their wages just earned from a half day in the field as we would need it in Camaguey. Their 25 Cuban pesos (a considerable sum in rural Cuba) amounted to roughly one American dollar. The boys positively insisted we have it and wouldn’t take anything in exchange. In addition, they showed up at the boat later with two small sacks, one of rice and the other beans.

Was this the revolution at work? A Cuban with more than he needs will give the excess to someone without. In rural Cuba, this policy seems to spill over to include foreigners. Was this the true reason why the shoes went miss-

Author Cheryl Barr in Bayamo, Cuba.

ing? I guess one shouldn’t own too many shoes after all…well, not in Cuba anyway.

Since then, we have made sure that the boat is well stocked with a good supply of extras. It doesn’t matter what the items are (clothes, sheets, fishhooks, old tools, sewing machines, laundry soap, the list is nearly endless) as anything and everything is appreciated by someone. If the receiver of our excess can’t use the item, then—guaranteed—he knows someone who can. But it isn’t as easy as you might think to distribute goods among the needy in Cuba. In 2003 in a tiny village on the north coast, the Guarda

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Decanting Beer. Cuban beer comes in various forms, but some of it comes with a word of caution. The cheapest beer is rationed beer, which is decanted from the back of tanker trucks to anyone providing their own container (of any size). Photo by Addison Chan

Frontera ran us out-of-town after drawing a crowd for handing out clothing and toys willy-nilly.

It was a bad situation and we learned our lesson. In Cuba, the business of benevolence must be covert, as all goodwill gestures must appear to come directly from the government. Since the Guarda Frontera communicate by radio to other stations along the coast, we expected an official reception at the next village and this was precisely what we got…in spades. A pistol-toting officer of the Guarda Frontera was on the beach awaiting our arrival. Until now, we had never seen firearms in Cuba. But we had arrived, this time, with a plan.

The plan had all four on board going ashore wearing as much clothing as was humanly possible in the oppressive late day heat. Our pockets were stuffed with brassieres, panties and small miscellaneous items. Those in baggy apparel had secreted National Geographic magazines down their pants. I carried a freshly baked and frosted cake and everyone else carried some American beer.

We told the stern officer we were going to a birthday fiesta and that he was invited to join us. No self-respecting Guarda would prohibit a foreigner carrying cold beer and cake from going to a party inside a Cuban home—especially when he was invited. He may or may not have known we had illegal clothes, but since they were “concealed”, he could overlook our unlawful activity. Our amigos were not having a birthday that day. In fact, we weren’t even expected. They howled with laughter when we began stripping off our clothes. How sweet the cake that day—mission accomplished.

Cuban beer comes in various forms, but some of it comes with a word of caution. The cheapest beer is rationed beer, which is decanted from the back of tanker trucks to anyone providing their own container (of any size). We like to call this “green beer,” as it is pretty raw at the best of times and dangerously potent. We learned this the hard way. It was Cuban Labour Day (the beginning of May) when we dropped anchor in Puerto Padre. Wafting over the anchorage was the sweet smell of brown sugar—we had dropped anchor off a massive building housing a mountain of the sweet stuff. The sugar terminal manager welcomed us to fill our bags with as much sugar as we wanted and then offered to drive eight of us into town for the local celebrations and unknowingly to our first encounter with a beer truck. The upshot of the day was that we left our sugar and the coveted cheese bought from a roadside vendor in the truck that gave us a ride back to the boat. That night, those who drank heavily from the well (the beer truck) were violently ill.

Among the numerous brands of mainstream Cuban beer (that sell, on average, for about a dollar a can), the most popular are Crystal, Bucanero and Mayabe, but also popular are local brands such as Cacique. But drink green beer at your peril.

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Road to the Isles at anchor on the north coast of Cuba.

Statue of Columbus with world at his feet.

Jardines del Rey constitutes roughly 260 nm of reef and cays between Punta Maternos and Varadero) tends to be less taxing than gadding about rural Cuban villages. Cayo Confites offered us the best snorkelling of the trip, a nice sand beach and the biggest spiny lobster any of us had ever seen. This behemoth was caught with a spear gun, as the pole spear just wasn’t adequate enough to bring it in. The beast fed eight people for two days with leftovers for one boat on

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Cayo Confites hosts an international radio station, which serves to monitor and assist vessels through the Old Bahama Channel. This is a potentially dangerous stretch of water for large commercial ships being relatively narrow with reefs and shoals on both the Cuban and Bahamian sides. Although the cay is an official site, the Guarda Frontera stationed on the island made us very welcome.

To facilitate safe travel past Cuba’s reef-lined shore there are numerous lighthouses. These lighthouses are, quite possibly, the only infrastructure in Cuba to undergo any sort of regular maintenance. A good proportion of these lighthouses are made of cast iron. The castings were poured in Havana between 1820 and 1830. These lighthouses are an assembly of multiple cast segments all bolted together. Each piece is based on a portion of a cone so that a light tower can be built to any height. At Cayo Paradon Grande, we were delighted when the Guarda offered to take us to the top of the 48 meter-high (157 feet) black-and-yellow-chequered tower—one of the taller cast iron lighthouses in Cuba.

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NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Websites are listed.

Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought.

Contact the club for dates and information.

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

MARCH 5 5 11-13 19-20

PHRF Championship. LLSC Georgia Tech Collegiate Regatta. LLSC Leukemia Cup. www.leukemiacup.org/ga/ Atlanta Cup. J/24, J/22, M24. LLSC

Major Upcoming Regattas

Catalina 22 Midwinters, Cocoa, FL, Feb. 27-28 The Indian River Yacht Club will again host the Catalina 22 Midwinters. Windward/Leeward races will be held on the Indian River in the vicinity of government marks 77 and 79.

Exact distance and course are weather-dependent and will be announced at the skippers’ meeting on race day. For more information, go to www.iryc.org.

63rd Annual Mount Dora Sailing Regatta, Mount Dora, FL, April 1-3 The 63rd Annual Regatta is open to all classes from Opti to Sunfish to Hobie to Wayfarer to Catalinas and Mutineers.

Organizers hope to have up to seven races, weather permitting. Four boats will be required for a design class. Mount Dora is inland sailing at its best, with outstanding food on Saturday night with music on the dock. For more information and registration form, go to www.mountdorayachtclub.com, or call (352) 383-3188.

Race Calendar South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis, eg, SC=South Carolina). (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) FEBRUARY – no races scheduled MARCH 25-27 Easter Regatta. J/24, Sport Boats. Carolina SC (SC) CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION (CORA). www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. Go to website for club racing.

FEBRUARY – No regattas scheduled MARCH 5 Spring Ocean Race.

LAKE LANIER, GA. Lanier Auxiliary Race Committee. http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/LakeSchedule.php BFSC: Barefoot SC, www.barefootsailing.org LLSC: Lake Lanier SC, www.llsc.com SSC: Southern SC, www.southernsailing.org UYC: University YC, www.universityyachtclub.org FEBRUARY 28-March 1 Laser Southerns Regatta. Lasers. LLSC 6 Hot Ruddered Bum. UYC News & Views for Southern Sailors

Race Calendar IRYC: Indian River YC, www.iryc.org LESC: Lake Eustis YC, www.lescfl.com LMSA: Lake Monroe SA, www.flalmsa.org MDYC: Mount Dora Yacht Club, www.mountdorayachtclub.com MYC: Melbourne YC, www.melbourneyachtclub.com PCYC: Port Canaveral YC, www.pcyc-fl.org RCJ: Rudder Club of Jacksonville, www.rudderclub.com SAYC: St. Augustine YC, www.staugustineyachtclub.com SYC: Smyrna YC, www.smyrnayachtclub.com TSC: Titusville SC, www.SailTitusville.com FEBRUARY 13-14 46th George Washington Birthday Regatta. LESC 27 Match Race. TSC 27-28 Catalina 22 Midwinters Regatta. IRYC* 27-28 Hagar the Horrible Multihull Regatta. IRYC 27-28 Holder 20 Midwinters. IRYC MARCH 6 SC45 Regatta (Multihull). IRYC 7-8 Zenda U for MC Scows. Open. LESC 9 MC Scow Team Mid-Winters. Open. LESC 12-13 Catalina 22 Space Coast Regatta. TSC 12-13 River City Regatta. RCJ 26-27 Ohio Shoals Race. PCYC & MYC 30-2 St Augustine Race Week. SAYC APRIL 1-3 63rd Mount Dora Regatta. MDYC SOUTHWINDS February 2016

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Lightning Midwinters. CRYC 50th Annual Don Q Snipe Regatta. CGSC** Etchells Coral Reef Cup. CRYC BBYRA PHRF #7. KBYC Spring Fling including 420s. CRYC Nassau Winter Series Snipes. RNSC ** Spring Break Youth. CGSC

Major Upcoming Regattas

21st Annual Washington’s Birthday Regatta, Barnacle Historic State Park, Biscayne Bay, FL, Feb. 20 The 21st annual revival of this regatta takes place on Biscayne Bay just off shore of Barnacle Historic State Park at 3485 Main Highway in downtown Coconut Grove. The regatta was first organized in 1887 by Commodore Ralph Munroe, founder of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove pioneer.

The race is open to traditional-style sailboats (eg, mudhens, seapearls, bullseyes, sharpies, Bahama dinghies, cat boats, gaff-rigs, etc.). It is a great spectator event by land or sea.

Award ceremony follows the race at the park.

The Barnacle Society is a not-for-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to support the state park. For more information and the NOR, go to www.floridastateparks .org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm, or call 305-442-6866.

Southeast Florida Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules) BBYC Biscayne Bay YC, www.biscaynebayyachtclub.com CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club, www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC, www.coralreefyachtclub.org LYC Lauderdale YC, www.lyc.org MYC Miami Yacht Club, www.MiamiYachtClub.com RNSC Royal Nassau SC, www.rnsc.co/club SFC Sailfish Club, Palm Beach, www.sailfishclub.com SORC Southern Ocean Racing Conference. www.SORCsailing.org STC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org USSC US Sailing Center Miami, www.usscmiami.org USSCMCUS Sailing Center Martin County, www.usscmc.org FEBRUARY (** = see Racing News section, page 22) 5-7 Audi Melges 20 Winter Series #2. CGSC** 6 Etchells FL State Championship. BBYC 7 Zagarino Masters Regatta Stars. CRYC 10 SORC. Miami to Havana Race. SORC** 19 CGSC Ocean Regatta #1. CGSC 20 Barnacle’s George Washington’s BD Regatta. CGSC* 20 Star Schoonmaker Cup. CRYC 20 MYC Annual OD #6. MYC 21 MYC Annual PHRF #6. MYC 26 Etchells Midwinters East Regatta. BBYC MARCH (** = see Racing News section, page 22) 4 Audi Melges 20 Winter Series #3. CGSC 5 Star Walker Cup. CRYC 7 Bacardi Miami Sail Week** 11 Ocean Regatta #2. CGSC 13 BBYRA OD #7. MYC 62

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Wrecker’s Cup Race, Key West, January, February, March, April A different type of race for all sailors. See Calendar section, page 12, “Other Events,” for more information.

Florida Keys Race Calendar Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5pm. 305-2925993. www.keywestsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Smallboat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available.

Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward.

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

FEBRUARY (** = see Racing News section, page 22) 13-20 Force Five Midwinters** 26-28 Buccaneer Blast Regatta. Optis.

MARCH - Calendar not accessible as of press date

Major Upcoming Regattas

7th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Feb. 4-7 The 2016 Charlotte Harbor Regatta will feature more than 100 boats in 10 classes. Expected classes are Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, F16, F18, Flying Scot, Windrider, Weta, 2.4 mR, Harbor 20, and Precision 15. Also held again this year is the Charlotte Harbor Pusser’s Rum Beach Party at Port Charlotte Beach Park (which is the staging area for multiwww.southwindsmagazine.com

hulls) on Feb. 6. For information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com. www.charlotteharborregatta.com

race, billiards tournament, bicycling, barbecue bash and silent auction. Small sailboats, including sport boats race on March 12-13 and PHRF racing is held on March 19-20. Hosted by the Isles Yacht Club of Punta Gorda. www.islesyc.com.

Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Apollo Beach, FL, Feb. 13

Crown Cars Regatta, Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, April 2

Tampa Sailing Squadron will host the 52nd annual Gasparilla Regatta. This regatta ties in with the annual Gasparilla celebrations, parades and pirate festivals in the Tampa Bay area. It also includes a shoot-out challenge to the Davis Island Yacht Club Racer/Cruisers for the coveted Pirate Musketoon.

Racing will include both Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes, as well as Racer/Cruiser, Multihull, True Cruising and Mother Lode. One-design fleets are encouraged to attend. Go to www.sail-tss.org for more information.

This event is now in its 32nd year and continues to give participants a great time on the Gulf of Mexico. It is open to all classes with windward/leeward and random-leg courses for different classes. This regatta is a Suncoast Boat of the Year and Gulf Boat of the Year event. NOR and entry forms can be found on the St. Petersburg Yacht club website at www.spyc.org and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org.

West Florida Race Calendar

23rd Annual Conquistador Cup, Punta Gorda, FL, Feb. 27-28 Sponsored by the Punta Gorda Sailing Club and the Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors, this is one of the largest regattas in southwest Florida and is a Charlotte Harbor BOTY event. All racers and cruisers welcome. Two races held Saturday with Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Cruising and Multihull divisions.

On Sunday is the reverse-start Conquistador’s Cup, with more than 70 boats expected. The winner will receive the Ponce de Leon Conquistador Helmet and gets his boat pictured on next year’s regatta T-shirt. A poker run will be held for cruisers who prefer not to race, but wish to join in the festivities. An awards ceremony and dinner will follow racing.

For the NOR and entry forms, go to www.pgscweb.com.

SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup, March 5 This will be the 35th anniversary of this regatta, which is hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. It is west Florida’s largest one-day sailboat race. All classes are invited and racing is in Tampa Bay. Courses will be around Government Marks. Pusser’s hats, great food and Pusser’s Rum parties.

This is a Suncoast Boat of the Year and St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Ocean Racing Challenge event. Notice of Race and Entry Forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org, and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations website at www.wfyra.org. You can enter these three races for one combined, reduced rate: Pusser’s Rum Cup, Crown Cars (April 1-3, and Suncoast Race Week (April 8-10). See details on the website.

12th IYC Leukemia Cup Regatta, March 12-13 & March 19-20 This year will mark the 12th running of this event which is a fundraiser for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s and myeloma. Businesses and individuals in Charlotte County in southwest Florida support the event. The event runs for about a month, which includes a tennis tournament, model sailboat News & Views for Southern Sailors

The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in West Florida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org. For regatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go to the West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org.

Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) For complete details, go to www.wfyra.org and click on the regional associations in Southwest Florida pertaining to each area below: Tampa Bay/Suncoast (also known as West Florida BOTY): (SCBOTY) Davis Island YC: (DIBOTY) Gulf Racing (Clearwater/Dunedin area): (GULFBOTY) St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Circuit: (SPORC) Charlotte Harbor/Ft. Myers area: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay (Sarasota to Venice): (SBYABOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) Southwest Florida (Naples to Marco Island): (SWFLBOTY) Caloosahatchee Region: (CLRBOTY) BYC: CCSC:

Bradenton YC. www.BradentonYachtClub.com Clearwater Community Sailing Center, www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org CMCS: Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society, www.cmcs-sail.org CYC: Clearwater YC, www.ClearwaterYachtClub.org DBC: Dunedin Boat Club, www.DunedinBoatClub.org DIYC: Davis Island YC, www.diyc.org GCSC: Gulf Coast SC, www.gulfcoastsailingclub.org IYC: Isles YC, www.islesyc.com MIYC: Marco Island YC, www.MarcoIslandYachtClub.net PGSC: Punta Gorda SC, www.pgscweb.com SPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.org SSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** = see Racing News section, page 22) 4-7 Charlotte Harbor Regatta* 6 Valentine’s Regatta. SSS 7-14 49er, 48erFX & Nacra Worlds. CCSC** 12-14 NOODs. SPYC (SCBOTY)** 13 Gasparilla Regatta. TSS* 13 Cherry Pie Regatta. SSS (SBYABOTY) 13 Winter Cup. MIYC (SWFLBOTY) 17-21 Laser Midwinters East. CYC 19-21 J/24 Midwinters. DIYC 20 Edison Gulf Regatta. CMCS (CLRBOTY) 25-28 J/70 Midwinters. SPYC 27 Spring Regatta. GCSC (SWFLBOTY) 27 Hillsborough Bay Regatta. DIYC 27-28 Conquistador Cup. PGYC (CHBOTY) (CLRBOTY)* SOUTHWINDS

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RACE CALENDAR MARCH (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** = see Racing News section, page 22) 2-4 Thistles Midwinters East. SPYC 5 Ted Irwin’s Memorial Pusser’s Rum Cup. SPYC (SCBOTY) (SPORC) 11-13 Windmills Midwinters. CCSC 12 Pot-O-Gold Regatta. SSS 12 Shrimp Festival Regatta. CMCS (CLRBOTY) 12-13 Leukemia Cup. Small Boats. IYC 14-15 Snipe Midwinters. CYC** 18-20 Lightning Midwinter Championships. SPYC 19 Around Egmont Classic. BYC (SBYABOTY) 19 Pot-O-Gold J/24s. DIYC. (GULFBOTY) 19-20 High School Girls Regatta. DIYC 19-20 Leukemia Cup. PHRF. IYC (CHBOTY)* 26 Pass-a-grille Run. DBC/SPYC (GULFBOTY) APRIL 1-3 Crown Cars Regatta. SPYC (SCBOTY) (SPORC) (GULFBOTY) 1-3 AVOW Charity Regatta. GCSC (SWFLBOTY) 2-3 Clark Mills Regatta. CYC

Major Upcoming Regattas

Mardi Gras Race Week, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 11-14 The New Orleans Yacht Club is holding its annual premier racing event with One-Design and PHRF racing. OneDesign racing is Feb. 12-14, and PHRF (Spinnaker and NonSpinnaker divisions) is Feb. 27-28. With five boats constituting a class, the one-design classes expected are Viper 640,

Vanguard 15, VX One, Flying Scot (Open), Finn, J/30, J/22, Rhodes 19, Melges 24, Hobie 33, etc. Weekend races Feb. 2021 include Optimist, Kiteboard, Easterly 30 NA’s, GYA Capdevielle (Optional Alternative Format). PHRF divisions are Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Sport Boats, Multihull.

More information, as well as hotels and directions are posted on the Web site, www.mardigrasraceweek.org.

Northern Gulf Coast Race Calendar Gulf Yachting Association. www.gya.org Galveston Bay Cruising Association. www.byca.org Clubs with regattas listed this month GYA: Gulf Yachting Association, www.gya.org NOYC: New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA, www.noyc.org PBYC: Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL, www.PensacolaBeach-YC.org PYC: Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL, www.PensacolaYachtClub.org StABYC: St. Andrew’s Bay YC, Panama City, FL, www.stabyc.com SYC: Southern YC, New Orleans, LA, www.SouthernYachtClub.org TUSC: Tulane University Sailing Team, New Orleans, LA, www.TulaneSailingTeam.org FEBRUARY 6 Super Bowl Regatta. BWYC 7 Billy Goat Regatta. BucYC 13 Mardi Gras Regatta. PYC 11-14 Mardi Gras Regatta. NOYC* 18-21 Tripp 26 Midwinters. StABYC 27-28 Leukemia Cup, North Shore HS. PontYC MARCH 12-14 Alfonso Sutter.Laser D14 Championship. GYC 12-13 Fleur de Lis Regatta. NOYC/SYC/LPWSA 17-20 J22 Midwinter. FWYC 18-20 Southern Nichols Cup. SYC 19 Two Against the Lake. TYC 19-20 Jordan River. BWYC 19-20 Dogwood Regatta. FYC 26 J/22 & R19 MC Tune-up. SYC 26-27 Ironman. BSC 26-27 SEISA District Qualifier Mallory Cup. SYC

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SAIL AND POWER BOATS 2005 72' Grand Banks Aleutian................................................................SOLD 2007 64’ Hateras CPMY...........................................................................SOLD 2003 60' Novatec Fast Trawler ...........................................Reduced $349,000 1990 58' Striker 580 Sportfish .............................................................$299,900 2008 52' Symbol Pilothourse...............................................................$599,000 1990 48 Californian MY, Bristol ...........................................................$179,000 2003 Novatec 48 Fast Trawler, Bristol......................................................SOLD 2002 48' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ..............................................................SOLD 1995 47 Dufour Nautitech Sail Cat......................................................$279,000 2011 47' Sea Ray Sundance ....................................................................SOLD 2006 44' Manta Powercat.........................................................................SOLD 1982 44' Gallart Motor Sailer.................................................................$59,900 1989 44' Nova Targa ACMY .....................................................................SOLD 2002 42' Carver Mariner......................................................................$163,000 1981 41.1 Bristol CC Cutter, One Owner ..............................................$89,000 2006 41 Luhrs Conv ............................................................................$289,000 2005 41' Luhrs Convertible ......................................................................SOLD 2003 37 Lady Hawke Cabrio Sail Cat .....................................................SOLD 1993 37' Najad CC Sloop - Bristol and Loaded...................................$179,000 1986 36' Grand Banks Classic, Bristol ................................................$109,000 1991 Oyster Bay 34 Express Cruiser…Nice ............................................SOLD 1997 32' Luhrs Convertible Diesel .......................................Reduced $54,900 2013 31 Pursuit CC Offshore ..............................................................$199,000 1977 31' Pacific Seacraft Mariah Sloop ...................................................SOLD

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ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF SAILBOATS & CATAMARANS www.SailboatsInFlorida.com www.CatamaransFlorida.com IHULL MULT

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42' Manta MK II, 2004 Catamaran, Clean, well maintained, updated, complete Raymarine Suite, solar, elect windlass, AC, watermaker, $325,000, Joe H @ 239-789-7510

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42' Slocum Cutter, 1986. Tons of upgrades: canvas, electronics, standing rigging, sails, A/C, Solar, Watermaker and more! $150,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

40' Island Packet 1998, Yanmar 50hp, 3 Solar panels, 12/2015 bottom paint, GPS/Chartplotter/Radar combo. $205,000, Call Kevin @ 321693-1642

38' Shannon Ketch, 1983 Very Well maintained, A/C, Watermaker, solar, generator, Davits, New canvas, $95,000, Joe @ 941-224-9661

37' Tayana Cutter Rig Cruiser, 1976, Yanmar 54hp, bluewater cutter rigged, autopilot, Furuno radar, Garmin plotter, Nav center. $87,000, Jim @ 386-898-2729

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CUSTOM EXPEDITION ORTHOLAN MOTORSAILOR HERMANSON PILOTHOUSE CUSTOM GEORGE BUEHLER AUZEPY BRENNEUR BERNARD FERDINAND NAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT HINCKLEY CUTTER CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE BENETEAU IDYLLIC 15.5 REINKE SUPER SECURA JEANNEAU DS 49 HUNTER 466 MORGAN HERITAGE MORGAN 462 CC MORGAN 462 CATALINA M45 HUNTER PASSAGE 456 CSY PILOTHOUSE CSY WALKOVER BENETEAU OCEANIS CC HUNTER 430 C&C LANDFALL

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VANUATU TARPON SPRINGS ST. AUGUSTINE FT. LAUDERDALE KEY WEST NEW SMYRNA LIGHTHOUSE POINT BVI FT. LAUDERDALE CARIBBEAN JACKSONVILLE JUPITER PUERTO RICO HONOLULU, HI BAHAMAS FORT PIERCE NAPLES MIAMI TITUSVILLE SALINAS, PUERTP RICO B.I.G. CAPE CORAL

TOM BILL TOM KIRK TOM O CAL CLARK TOM TOM KEVIN TOM CAL JOE H KEVIN B TOM CLARK MIKE CAL KEVIN HARRY MIKE

ST. AUGUSTINE ARGENTINA DAYTONA/ST MARY GEORGIA PUNTA GORDA NOT FOR SALE IN US PANAMA FORT LAUDERDALE FT LAUDERDALE PORT CANAVERAL WEST PALM BEACH GREEN COVE SPRINGS WEST PALM BEACH SARASOTA LABELLE FT MYERS PENSACOLA KEY WEST FT. LAUDERDALE ST. PETERSBURG ANTIGUA & BARBADA TITUSVILLE FT. LAUDERDALE CAPE CORAL

TOM KIRK JIM LEO CLARK JOE CLARK TOM S KEVIN CLARK TOM CAL KEVIN MIKE LEO RALPH CLARK CLARK JOE JOE DEAN KIRK MARK

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IRWIN MK II YOUNG SUN OFFSHORE SLOCUM CUTTER BREWER CATALINA MRK I CATALINA MKII CATALINA 2 CABIN BENETEAU OCEANIS MORGAN OUT ISLANDER MORGAN BENETEAU HUNTER 410 CAL BAYFIELD CUTTER KETCH ISLAND PACKET ENDEAVOUR CC GULFSTAR SAILMASTER GRAND SOLEIL C&C LANDFALL SHANNON CHIAPPINI SCHOONER BENETEAU 381 WHITBY ALBERG MKII HUNTER 376 TAYANA CUTTER ALLIED PRINCESS SCHOONER BENETEAU 361 BAYFIELD COLUMBIA CATALINA SOUTHERN CROSS CATALINA HUNTER 340 HUNTER 340 HUNTER 336 TARTAN SLOOP NAUTICAT PILOTHOUSE MORGAN ISLAND PACKET 320 CATALINA PEARSON SLOOP ALLMAND PACIFIC SEACRAFT HUNTER ISLAND PACKET ISLAND PACKET PEARSON 303 SLOOP PACIFIC SEACRAFT DANA

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Supercat 20. Original owner. 28 years in storage. Never raced or wrecked. New furling jib, new running and standing rigging. Call for pricing and details. 941-743-6322. (3/16)

Island Packet Yachts 26-52’. Considering a New or Brokerage Island Packet? Or looking to sell the one you have? Our team of brokers have over 186 years of experience selling Island Packets. Whatever the model—we know them all well. Contact S&J Yachts 843284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

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CLASSIFIED ADS WESTERN CAROLINA SAILING CLUB 1993 28’ Hunter Family cruiser, 3.8 ft.draft, Yanmar diesel. Equipped for coastal cruising, including autopilot-controlled Edson steering,chartplotter, davits, windlass, AC , etc.

Located St. Simons Island, GA. 912-399-8856.

Asking $28,900. (4/16)

32’ Islander Wayfarer. New Yanmar diesel, prop and shaft. 2 Mains and 2 Jibs. Pedestal Steering, recent Bottom Paint, Awl-Grip haul, new mattress, new frig, new Head, new sinks and faucets, new counter tops, GPS, VHF, Compass, lots of storage, Bimini, 4’5” draft..

Asking $19,900 George. GSYS. 941-792-9100

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Baba 30. New full Sunbrella cover, new Harken roller furling, new headsail, and all cushions recently recovered. Volvo needs work or re-power. $33,000. Austin 803-397 9448. Pics at: http://tinyurl.com/Baba30 austinsalley@live.com. (4/16)

33’8” Sparkman & Stephens-design Tartan Cruiser. 1981. Reduced to $21,900. Swift and sea kindly with 44% ballast. 24hp. Universal diesel. Stewart Marine, Miami 305-8152607. www.marinesource.com/StewartMarine

Island Packet Cat 35 1994. A cruising catamaran like no other! Huge, livable cockpit with professional custom hardtop and enclosure. Double cabins, separate heads with showers, twin Yanmars, genset, solars and air. $139,900. Contact Michele S&J Yachts 410708-4416. www.sjyachts.com

Beneteau 31 Three to choose from, ‘09, ‘11 & ‘12. Two Shoal Drafts & Centerboard, all have Air Conditioning, are well-equipped and ready to go starting at $89,000. 800-8262807. Pics and Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

34’ 1985 Sabre 34 MK I Centerboard. Fresh water boat, Diesel, refrigeration, updated interior, VHF, autopilot and more. Alan 941350-1559, alanpwys@gmail.com, www.windsweptyachtsales.com, $39,900

Southerly Yachts 36-57’. Shoal Draft Freedom & Deep Draft Performance at the tip of your fingers!! Push button swing keel, blue water boats. World Leaders for over 36 yrs & 1,100 boats. Go where others cannot! From $199,000 to $1,675,000. Contact S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com 31’ Pearson 1987. Yanmar 20hp, 2015 main batteries, NEW multi marine battery charger, 2015 rigging, 2015 dodger & bimini, NEW teak & holly throughout, hot water, Raytheon chartplotter, & MORE! $29,900, Call Kirk @ 954-649-4679, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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34’ Presto Gauntlet Sharpie. Excellent condition. Airex–cored fiberglass hull and deck.

Refitted, repainted, and ready to go. 11-foot nesting dinghy with deck chocks. $29,000/obo. lamond_chris@yahoo.com. 305407-6751. Key Largo, Florida (3/16)

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2005 36’ Prout 3600. Twin diesel, inverter, radar, GPS, autopilot air conditioner, refrigeration, 3 staterooms screecher sail and in mast furling Reduced $169,900. Alan 941-350-1559.

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1995 36’ Catalina MK II - $68,500 – Curtis Stokes – 954-684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

Southerly 115 MKIV (37) 2006. Lightly used, freshwater boat kept on a lift since new. Deep draft performance 8’2” with an incredible Shallow draft of only 2’4” Push button variable draft keel—Just imagine where you can go! $199,000. Call S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

Irwin 37 1976 CC. New Main and Jib, ProFurl, Solar panels, wind gen, autopilot, GPS, depth, VHF, SSB, TV, Bimini, dodger, 4-108. Reduced $22,500. Swimcav@att.net. 954-591-2181.

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1984 38’ Sabre Centerboard. Classic Layout.

4’3” draft. In mast furling, Diesel, stainless ports, GPS, VHF, Xantrex inverter, refrigeration, Gori prop, and more. Alan 941-3501559. AlanWYS@gmail.com. Details at; www.windsweptyachtsales.com. $59,900

Condor 40 Trimaran 1990. Incredible experience! Super stable & fast-up to 24 knots with no motion sickness! 2 queen berths, new cushions, new AC, new twin 9.9 Yamaha engines, new fuel system, electric winches, autopilot, roller furling, full galley, full navigation station, windlass. Last one built—1990. Priced to sell. $55,000. Offers encouraged. Located south Florida. For full listing and equipment list, email mccay22@yahoo.com (3/16)

Several like new, one-owner Catalina 350s & Catalina 375s available! Dunbar Sales, Inc., www.dunbaryachts.com. 800-282-1411.

1993 NAJAD 370 from Sweden. Volvo Diesel, New Generator, Bow Thruster, Air Conditioning, In-Mast Furling, Roller Furling Head Sail, New Teak Decks, Beautiful Center Cockpit Performance Cruiser in excellent condition. Call for appointment 941-792-9100 Note: vessel is currently restricted from sale in US waters-$179,000. Grand Slam Yacht Sales.

37’ Tartan 3700. Tim Jacket design racer/cruiser. In-mast Furling Main. A/C. Pedigree boat at an amazing price. Lowest Priced on the market. Asking $139,900.

Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800, Joe@ PreferredYachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

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Cabo Rico 38 1993. Exquisite joinery in this cruising edition of the well respected Cabo Rico 38. No teak decks. Bow thruster, genset, solars, wind generator, 2300 hours. Always maintained to the highest! $174,900. Contact Michele S&J Yachts 410-708-4416 www.sjyachts.com

40’ Endeavour 1983. Perkins 50hp, 2008 water & fuel tanks, NEW Garmin electronics, NEW AC/Heat, NEW Solar Panels, Genset, 2008 Furling System, 2008 Full CP enclosure, water maker, & MORE! $69,500, Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

Delphia Yachts 31’ - 53’. Performance Cruiser - Built for You! Semi-custom yachts w/many options including shoal or deep keel options at production boat prices. Built in Poland, Europe’s 3rd largest boat builder. Call S&J Yachts 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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40’ 1972 Bristol Ted Hood design. Updated and upgraded, cruise-ready. Bow Thruster, GPS, Autopilot, Radar, Refrigerator, heat, Spinnaker. Travis Holsbeck, 941-356-0433, travishwys@gmail.com, www.windsweptyachtsales.com. $92,000

41’ Beneteau Oceanis 41 2013. AC, Genset, Full Electronics, Shoal Draft, In Mast Furling, Full Canvas, Turn Key. $248,000. 800-8262807. Pics and Specs at www.Murray YachtSales.com

Island Packet 40 1996. Popular wellequipped cruising boat with only 2100 hrs.

Full enclosure with plastic & screens. New Garmin electronics. Solar panels. Beautifully maintained. $176,500. S&J Yachts 843-2848756. www.sjyachts.com

41’ Beneteau 411, 2001. Dream Weaver is stunning. New Radar/GPS/Chart Plotter, new air conditioning, in-mast roller furling, cruising chute, new cockpit enclosure, 2011 dinghy, 2 cabin layout, dinghy davits with solar. $109k. Call Kelly at Massey Yacht Sales, St Pete. 727-599-1718

41’ Bristol Center Cockpit, 1981. 58hp Westerbeke, 4’5” board up. GPS, SSB, VHF, Radar, AutoPilot, 3-blade Gori Prop, SeaFrost refrig, recent new sails and rigging, windlass, life raft, new batteries and bottom job, Classic Sailing Yacht. $89,900 George 941-7929100 GSYS

1955 Concordia Yawl 41’. Hull #27 – Complete rebuild in 2007. Yanmar engine with <100 hours. New sails and roller furling added. $45,000. Owner will consider financing. St. Augustine, FL. boatwrks@aug.com (2/16)

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Alpha 42 Catamarans. A high quality American-built cruising catamaran. Spacious, elegant & well built. 2, 3 and 4 cabin options.

Ask about chartering opportunities. Contact S&J Yachts 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

42’ Tatoosh. Bob Perry blue water cruiser built by Tashing. Just completed two-year cruise and ready to go again. A rare gem and a must see. Asking $149,000. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800 Joe@Preferred Yachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

42’ Endeavour 1987. Center Cockpit, two cabins, aft cabin w/centerline Queen, two heads w/shower, Marine Air, Full Galley, Tall mast, RF main and RF head sail, Full Canvas, Chart Plotter, Radar, Autopilot, Electric Windlass, Wind Gen, AB Dinghy w/ OB, Davits. Many Upgrades and New Equipment. A must see at our docks. $79,000. Call George. Grand Slam Yacht Sales. 941-792-9100.

Catalina 42s. Two available – one owner, loaded, low hours. Call 800-282-1411 for detailed list. www.dunbaryachts.com.

43’ Hunter 1997. Yanmar 50hp, B&R rigged w/no backstay, easy to tack & handle, huge CP, huge salon, gourmet kitchen, 2014 elect windlass, 5kw gen only 25 hrs, 4 NEW 2014 highcapacity 6-volt batteries, & MORE! $99,900, Call Kirk @ 954-649-4679, www.Sailboats inFlorida.com, Edwards yacht Sales

1974 Gulfstar MS 44. Many upgrades, 6 cyl.

Perkins. New bow thruster, windlass and bimini w/side curtains. AC/Heat, 2,000 Watt Inverter, 8kw generator, refrigeration, full electronics, roller furling main and jib, Auto Pilot, 225 gallon fuel, 230 gallon water, dinghy w/15hp outboard. Exceptional, roomy, well-maintained liveaboard/cruiser. $64,000. 239-229-3080. Bay5099 @gmail.com (2/16) SOUTHWINDS

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44' Gallart Motor Sailor, 1982. With Twin 65 hp Volvo Diesel Straight Drives, Diesel Generator, 3 Cabins, 2 Heads, 2 Helm Stations, GPS, Radar, SSB, Solar, VHF, Stereo, TV, Dinghy w/OB, RF Main, RF Jib. Needs some TLC. $59,900. At our docks in Cortez, FL. Call George 941-792-9100

45’ Hunter CC 2000. Beautiful center cockpit sloop with all the bells and whistles. Ready to cruise with genset, wind generator, dink on davits, new electronics, redundant GPS plotters, auto pilot, heat & air. $145k. Kelly Bickford CPYB 727-599-1718

47’ 1985 Kaufman/Ka Shing Cutter. Fast, 2006 Westerbeke 70 HP diesel, rebuilt generator, good sails, roomy three staterooms, two heads. Alan 941-350-1559 alanpwys@gmail.com, www.windsweptyachtsales.com. $49,500

1979 46’ Brewer - $93,900 - Barbara Burke 904-310-5110 - barbara@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Trintella 50 2005. Powerful, fast, blue water cruiser. Designed by Ron Holland & built to the highest standards of safety & comfort. Sail her from either the protected fwd cockpit or from the aft cockpit. $595,000. Call S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

50’ Beneteau Sense 50 2012. Two to choose from, both full equipped with the majority of options, (1) with Saildrive and (1) w/Dock & Go. AC, Genset, Full Electronics, Canvas, In Mast Furling, Shoal Draft starting at $414,000 800-826-2807 Pics and Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

1987 47’ Bristol - $225,000 – Barbara Burke – 904-310-5110 – barbara@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

45’ Beneteau Oceanis 45 2013. Dock & Go, AC, Genset, Full Electronics, Shoal Draft, In Mast Furling, Full Canvas, Turnkey. $345,000.

800-826-2807. Pics and Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

1987 50’ Gulfstar - $89,000 – Barbara Burke 904-310-5110 – barbara@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

Wauquiez 47, 1986. Upgraded. Cruiser/Racer offshore-equipped for extended cruising. 3 electrical winches, new Furuno Radar and GPS. All furling sails. $139,000. Call Walter 239-542-5138. Cape Coral, FL. (2/16)

Moody 46 2000. Powerful, blue water cruising yacht. Cutter rig, shoal draft. Nicely maintained. Many upgrades including electronics, Fisher Panda generator, Zodiac, outboard & much more. Ready to depart from Charleston, SC. $279,000. Contact Matt 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com .

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MORGAN O.I. 512 Ketch 1980. 130hp Perkins and Kohler Gen Set. Spacious center cockpit and below. Hood Sails on Furling.

Two-cabin owners version. Upgraded equipment. Ready for extended cruising and living aboard. Asking $129,000. Grand Slam Yacht Sales 941-792-9100

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CLASSIFIEDS ADS Stazo Smartlock marine cable and lock for outboard motor, completely made of stainless steel and in excellent condition. This locking system is the best and has had very little use. $125. Call 727-224-0606, Tampa Bay, FL. (2/16) _________________________________________ Wanted: Lewmar ST16 Winch. 941-792-9100

53-foot Hinckley World Cruiser. Major refit.

5’ 10” centerboard draft, 135 hp Lehman, Elect. winches, 12.5 KW Gen., 2 A/Cs, roller furling, bowthruster, life raft. $185,000. Also available to buy/mtge—a 67-foot liveaboard slip in Marathon. 516-448-9452. (3/16)

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_________________________________________ SAILING CHARTER BUSINESS. Includes Nonsuch 30 Cat Boat in Wilmington, NC. Established and Profitable for 5 years with Growth Possibilities. Downtown Slip, Perfect for Couples. Phone 910-538-8884 or email: captalanheld@gmail.com

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53’ Cheoy Lee Offshore 1975. John Deere 220 hp, 12kw genset, wind gen, solar, water maker, W/D, ice maker, both original main & mizzen spars replaced in 1995 w/alum., 2010 nonskid fiberglass decks & MORE! $165,000, Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642. www.Sailboatsin Florida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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2014 Tohatsu, 4Hp, 4 Stroke outboard.

Long Shaft, Forward, Neutral and Reverse gear selections, Internal or external tank, very low hours, under warranty. $950. 727-6312932 _________________________________________ Perkins 4.108 Re-manufactured Long Blocks. $5,995 plus your rebuildable core engine, or $500 core charge. Plus shipping from Pensacola, FL. bshmarine@yahoo.com _________________________________________ Westerbeke 12B diesel. 2-cylinder 12 hp.

Runs strong with new hoses and serviced

injectors. Panel and misc parts included. $975. Also Isotemp Basic 24 water heater $250. Bradenton, FL. rwpitt001@gmail.com (4/16)

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_________________________________________ Sailboat CAPTAINS needed in Miami. P/T day charter operation in Miami, FL. Must have a USCG 50Gt MASTER license or better. Sailboat experience required. Part-time only. More online at www.MiamiSailing. net/careers.

(6/16) _________________________________________ Yacht Sales. Curtis Stokes & Assoc., Inc. has opportunities throughout Florida for experienced brokers or new salespeople. Applicant must be ethical, hard-working and have a boating background. Training available.

Inquiries confidential. 954-684-0218, info@curtisstokes.net. _________________________________________ Edwards Yacht Sales is expanding! Several openings for yacht brokers in Florida. Looking for experienced broker or will train the right individual. Must have boating background and be a salesman. Aggressive advertising program. Come join the EYS team! Call in confidence, Roy Edwards 727-507-8222 www.EdwardsYachtSales.com Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com _________________________________________ Doyle Sails Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, FL. Seeking Outside salespeople to sell sails in the Gulf Coast region. Take your sailing hobby and make extra cash, or turn it into a career. Doyle Gulf Coast is the second largest Doyle production sail loft in the U.S. We are seeking outside salespeople to sell sails in our region which includes the entire Southeast.

The position involves being able to measure a boat, price sails (we will assist with quoting), install, and follow up with the customer.

Please contact robert@islandnautical.com, or call 727-800-3115. _________________________________________ Seeking experienced Canvas/ Cushion sales and production staff. Island Nautical in St. Petersburg, FL, provides canvas and cushions to some of the largest boat manufactures. We are seeking a number of positions in both cutting/sewing, sales and a foreman to run the two departments. If you are a professional upholsterer or have experience in either of these areas, we’d like to talk with you. Please contact robert@islandnautical.com, or call 727-800-3115. _________________________________________

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Cottage and carriage house on wooded property real close to historic and lively downtown Asheville, and UNC Asheville. Short term for visitors or stay longer. Also perfect for corporate, university or others who need stay for months.

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Precision...................................................................18 Preferred Yacht Brokerage ........................................67 S&J Yacht Brokers....................................................65 SmartKat ..................................................................55 Sunfish .....................................................................18 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg ..............18 Windrider Trimarans .................................................52 Windswept Yacht Sales .............................................79 GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING Alpen Glow ..............................................................53 Anchor Rescue..........................................................27 Annapolis Hybrid Marine..........................................13 Beaver Flags .............................................................27 Borel ........................................................................27 Cajun 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TERROR on Tampa Bay. I gunned the outboard and turned Vera into the wind. As her nose came around, I put one leg over the tiller to hold course and used both hands to sheet in the main. Vera handled the heavy seas with no problem, and as soon as we were directly into the wind, Terri scrambled onto the cabin, dropped the main halyard and pulled the mainsail down, managing to get two sail ties around the sail to keep it from flapping over the deck. Vera was now heading back to the marina, against 25 mph winds and 4- to 5-foot seas. I was getting pelted by the rain, and waves were crashing over Vera’s bow, spraying me with saltwater as I sat in the cockpit.

The salesman at the marina, where I bought Vera, had told me that the Catalina had been owned by an old “Tar” who had sailed her all around the bay area. Vera was handling the rough seas like an old pro.

After about 15 minutes of heading into what I thought was the direction of the marina, the rain abated and the sky began to clear up. Up ahead, I could see the skyline of St. Petersburg. We were still miles away, but we were heading in the right direction. The seas started to calm and the sun was coming out. Terri came out of the cabin to dry out just as the winds started to die off. I checked my watch. The whole ordeal had lasted a little more than an hour.

Terri and I stayed quiet for a few minutes, enjoying the warmth of the sun and processing the experience that we just had. She knew that I had made an error, but she is not one who would rub it in my face. At that moment, I felt a touch of breeze on my face. The sea breeze had kicked in out of the west. We put the sails back up.

It was a quiet trip back home, both of us reflecting on our own thoughts. I finally got to enjoy that cold libation, and as I was listening to Jimmy Buffett’s “Son of a Son of a Sailor” on the iPod, I gave a silent “thanks” to the old sailor that had owned this boat before me and who had named it after his wife, Vera.

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(T)ERROR on Tampa Bay

By Tom Allen

“I

t’s a gorgeous day to be out on the water,” exclaimed the noonday weatherman. It was Sunday. Terri, my wife, and I were enjoying our three-day, Labor Day weekend, so we loaded up a cooler, grabbed the sailing satchel and headed to the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina where our 1979 Catalina 22, Vera M III, is docked. We’d purchased Vera six years ago and really enjoyed sailing on Tampa Bay. I wouldn’t consider Terri and I experienced sailors, but we’re not in the novice class either.

It was a beautiful day for sailing. The wind was out of the east at 5-8 knots and the seas were smooth. As I was preparing to get a cold libation from the cooler, and Terri was just getting ready to turn on the iPod full of Jimmy Buffett songs, she noticed a dark thunderstorm starting to form over the St. Pete Marina. We watched as it grew larger. Terri asked me if we should take down the sails and head home. I told her no—that we could outrun it. After all, there was plenty of blue sky to the southwest by the Skyway Bridge. Plus, the weatherman said that the storms were isolated and would form over land.

I started the 8hp outboard engine and began motoring toward the sunshine in front of us. As we looked behind us, the thunderstorm was still growing. The bay was getting dark and the waves were starting to pick up. I had the outboard on full power, but the storm was growing and spreading faster than I could go. Again, Terri asked me if we should bring down the sails and I again said no; there was still plenty of sunshine to the southeast. We just needed to get there.

As we turned around again, it

began to rain over the marina area. I saw sailboats get caught in the storm as they tried to make their way back to the marina. The wind was starting to pick up, and the waves were getting rougher. We could hear the clap

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of lightning and the sound of thunder emanating from somewhere inside the storm.

Then suddenly, the air temperature dropped and the first big gust of wind hit us. I could feel Vera’s stern rise as she started to heel over to port, and instinctively, I let the main and jib sheets go. Vera righted herself, but the sails went flying. The jib was flying straight out in front of the boat and the jib sheets were tangled. The main was now perpendicular to the boat on the port side and the shrouds were all that were keeping it from going any further. The engine was still going, so I maintained a downwind course so that the boat wouldn’t roll over in the heavy seas. Terri was in the cabin when Vera started to heel. She came up in the cockpit and started to untangle the jib sheets. I used the roller furling to bring in the jib while Terri con-

trolled the sheets. After the jib was rolled in, Terri asked me if we should get the mainsail down. I told her no, as I was worried that if I turned Vera into the wind, the heavy seas may capsize her. I decided to continue to run a downwind course, as I could still see a patch of blue sky toward the southeast. These storms don’t last forever.

Each time a wave went under us, the outboard would rev as the prop was lifted out of the water. White caps were breaking on both sides of the boat so I kept the boat downwind as we surfed along in a southeasterly direction.

By now it had started to rain, so Terri went into the cabin to stay dry, break out the life vests and to man the portable VHF Radio and cell phone.

However, we had another problem. It was raining so hard and so fast, that the scuppers were not able to handle the deluge of rainwater and there was at least six inches of water in the cockpit. I called for Terri’s help and she saw the problem right away.

She got a bucket and sponge, and within minutes, had most of the water out of the cockpit. Terri was soaking wet when she looked at me and asked if I knew where we were. To be honest, I didn’t know where we were, as we were completely surrounded by the storm and had lost all of our visual landmarks.

Once again Terri looked at me. I could see rain running down off her nose as she said. “We need to get the main down and head back in the direction of the marina.” She was right, and she was right from the first time we saw the formation of the storm. My ERROR on Tampa Bay had turned into See (T)ERROR continued on page 77

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