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Editorial: Getting to the Race Start – 14,500 Miles Away

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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Racing News: National Regattas in the Southeast, News Race Instruction

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

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Miami Boat Show and Seminar Schedule

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Cabin Sole Replacement

By Jeff Sherman

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Carolina Sailing: The Tall Ships are Coming!

By Dan Dickison

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A Cruiser Talks Cuba

By Fred Braman

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Melges 24 World Championship

By David Hughes

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Bahamas” Cruising from Great Harbour Cay to Allan’s Cay

By Paula Shur

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New Products: Pile Ring

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Building the Catalina 425

By Russ Hoadley

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Books to Read: Two Can Sail

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Newman Darby, 1928-2016; Rick White, 1937-2017

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Bahamas: Best of the Best Regatta

By Jan Pehrson

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Dat’a Buoys in the Stream

By Mike and Cindy Alyea

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Southern Racing Calendar

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Sailing Lessons

By Bill Foley

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Marine Marketplace Southern Sailing Schools Section Southern Marinas and Boatyards Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category

Cabin Sole Replacement. Page 38. Photo by Jeff Sherman.

Best of the Best Regatta. Page 64. Photo by Patrick Hanna.

COVER PHOTO: An A Class racing sloop in the Best of the Best Regatta in the Bahamas, Dec. 1-4 Photo by Patrick Hanna. Story page 64.

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The St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces The 49th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol

SPECIAL DISCOUNT for Habana Race Participants For information, go to Jonathan Miguel Lopez Aguirre REGATA DEL SOL AL SOL/SPYC WEBSITE Poster Winner for 2017 Important Dates and Information Registration & Seminars—Thursday, April 27. Race Start, Friday 1000 April 28, 2017.

For Entry Fee Schedule, See Notice of Race now posted at www.spyc.org. Click sailing, regattas.

Scroll down to Regata del Sol al Sol, or go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org. We have a new look!

Final entry deadline is Monday, April 10, 2017. No entries after this date.

Check out our new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RegataDelSolAlSol Kick-Off Party Friday, February 24, 2017 6:30 PM Competitor-Sponsor-Regatta Committee Reservations required by Wednesday, February 22, 2017. No Reservations after this date.

Send reservation to epennin09@earthlink.net. See Schedule of events for more information.

Some Things You Will Need to Accomplish 1. Prepare your vessel - Check out requirements In the Notice of Race 2. Apply for Temporary Importation Permit – Online at https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/ 3. Have your Crew get their Boater Reporting Numbers at https://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/Default.aspx 4. Make Sure Everyone’s Passports are up to date!

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FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

Shane Freeman aboard his yacht Mushka, a Tradewind 35, heading out into the Tasman Sea. Photo courtesy Golden Globe Race.

Getting to the Race Start – 14,500 miles away S

everal years back, I crewed on a boat that raced on most weekends during the season in the Tampa Bay Area. It was a great time, and I enjoyed every minute of it and met some great people. The only downside was how much driving time I spent just to get to the dock. Some drives were an hour and a half each way. Plus there were many times when we had to boat a few hours to the race start once I got to the boat. Unless you live near the boat, or on it, this is fairly common. But when I read about Shane Freeman, my outlook on the matter changed completely.

On Dec. 12, lone Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman set out from Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, bound for Cape Horn on a 14,500 mile voyage to England in order to compete in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. The 61-year-old adventurer said before he set out, “Effectively, I’m sailing half way round the world just to start this solo non-stop circumnavigation, but I’m using this voyage to test myself as much as my boat.”

Shane is one of 30 entrants from 13 Countries competing in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. It marks the 50th anniversary of the first Sunday Times Golden Globe Race

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Shane Freeman the day before his start.

Photo courtesy Golden Globe Race.

back in 1968/9 which led to British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston becoming the first man to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation. Two other Australians, Mark Sinclair from Adelaide and Kevin Farebrother from Perth are also preparing boats for the race.

Freeman, who has spent the past year preparing his Tradewind 35 cruising yacht, Mushka, for the race, says “I know enough about ocean sailing to understand the reality of what I am undertaking. I’m doing the Golden Globe Race for the personal challenge it represents and am bringing strong management and project skills to the preparation of the boat—and myself.

“I’m planning to keep to the 40th parallel, and make my first stop in the Falkland Islands, then continue on to Falmouth UK, where Knox-Johnston set out from in 1968.” He expects to round Cape Horn in 6-8 weeks time and reach England by the end of May. The race starts on June 16, 2018.

You can follow Shane Freeman’s progress by visiting: freemansailing.com. For further information on the Golden Globe, go to www.goldengloberace.com.

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The 64th Annual

Mug Race SATURDAY MAY 6

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!

THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE 2 STARTS; ALL CATAMARANS AND ALL OTHERS

May 10-13, 2017 Tampa Bay, Sarasota & Naples Starts This is a SBYA and Naples-Marco Island Boat of the Year Race For additional information, go to:

www.boneislandregatta.com

3rd Annual Key West to Cuba May 15-20, 2017 “Also open to anyone who wants to rally from Key West to Cuba only!”

News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Southeast Air & Water Temperatures, Prevailing Winds & Gulf Stream Currents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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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 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, FL, Feb. 22 Seminar to prepare boaters to protect the people and equipment involved should an emergency arise. For example: accident prevention; emergency calls and signals; running aground; man overboard; fire; loss of power; medical conditions; steering failure and getting lost.

St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg, FL. 7-9pm. Materials $30 per Family. Age 12 or older. Maximum 20 students, pre-registration required at www.boating-stpete.org.

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.

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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 (**): **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 **America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, March 27. Available to anyone 12 or

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older. Free. Materials cost $45 plus $10 for each additional family member. 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.

GLADES BOAT STORAGE

Race Management Instruction in the Southeast: See the Racing News Section, following this section.

On the Okeechobee Waterway Inland Hurricane Boat Storage Your Do-it-Yourself Work Yard

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. No courses scheduled in the southeast U.S. as of press date. Check the website, since courses are often added late.

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

Small Boat Instructor Level 1, Rockwall, TX, Feb. 11-19 Rush Creek Yacht Club. Contact Wendy Vaning at wendy@xrayce.com. Instructor Stephen Gay. Reach Educator Middle School 1 Course, Austin, TS, Feb. 15 Sheraton Downtown. Contact Jessica Servis at JessicaServis@ussailing.org. Instructor Jane Pimentel.

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Small Boat Instructor Level 1, Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Feb. 18-21 Edison Sailing Center. Contact Stephanie Webb at RPSC1983@aol.com. Instructor Margie Graham

Small Boat Instructor Level 1, New Orleans, LA, March 2-5 Southern Yacht Club. Contact James Brusgard at jim@southernyachtclub.com. Instructor Kevin Gunn Small Boat Instructor Level 1, Sarasota, FL, March 13-16 Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. Contact Instructor Allison Jolly at allisongjolly@gmail.com.

BOAT SHOWS (Some boat shows listed are all powerboats)

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, Feb. 9-12 www.MidAtlanticBoatShow.com.

Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL, Feb. 16-20 See pages 36-37 for show information and seminar schedule.

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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 11-6pm. www.boatshowneworleans.com.

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.

TrawlerFest, Riviera Beach, FL, Feb. 28-March 4

32nd Annual Palm Beach Boat Show, March 23-26

TrawlerFest is PassageMaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows, specifically designed for cruising-under-power enthusiasts. TrawlerFest includes in-water displays of cruising powerboats, first class boating courses and demonstrations, the latest in marine products and services, and rendezvous-style evening events and activities.

Attendees come by boat and stay at the marina, or by land, staying at one of the local hotels. Seminars are held on a wide range of topics, along with demonstrations, discussions, parties, and exhibits with industry representatives. Seminar information will be available online in December. For more information, go to www.passagemaker.com/events.

Held at a new location this year. Hutchinson Island marina. 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL. 10am to 5pm.

Flagler Drive on the water in downtown West Palm Beach.

Thurs. 12-7, Fri. and Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6. $22 admission. $12 Children 6-15. Children under 6 free. 800-940-7642 . www.showmanagement.com.

New Orleans Boat Show, Feb. 10-12

2017 Wharf Boat Show, Orange Beach, AL, March 23-26 The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show, a powerboat show, is one

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SEAFOOD FESTIVALS 36th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez, FL, Feb. 18-19 Started in 1981, this two-day festival in the historic fishing village in 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.

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39th Annual Dania Marine Flea Market, Mardi Gras Casino, Hallandale Beach, FL, March 9-12

25th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show, Orange Beach, AL, Feb. 18

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 itemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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 $12.

Children under 12 free. Free parking. No Pets allowed. (954) 920-7877. www.daniamarinefleamarket.com.

The Wharf, 4830 Main Street. 10am-4pm. www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/calendar-events.

NAUTICAL FLEA MARKETS 22nd Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Feb. 25-26 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. 305-7121818. http://giganticnauticalfleamarket.org.

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Island Nautical 23rd Annual Nautical Flea Market, St. Petersburg, March 25 Spaces available for sellers. Shop for bargains, sell your old stuff or just browse. JSI parking lot at 2233 3rd Ave S., St. Petersburg. 8 am to noon. Call DeAnn to reserve space at 727-577-3220.

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OTHER EVENTS Wrecker’s Cup “Race,” Key West, January, February 26, March 26, April 30 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-butserious 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. 22) 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.

37th Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, February 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. All cruisers are welcome.

For more information, go to www.georgetowncruisingregatta.com (go to “Schedule” for 2017 schedule).

Englewood Sailing Association Open House, Englewood, FL, March 4 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

National Sailing Programs Symposium, Austin, TX, Feb. 16-18 National Conference Annual Meeting, Feb. 14-15 US Sailing’s NSPS 2017 will be held in February at the Sheraton Austin. Early Bird registration ended Sept. 15, but registration at the door ($350) continues through the beginning of the show, although rates are lower for all those registering earlier. Standard ($300) and Group ($275) registration ends Dec. 31, Late Registration ends Feb. 12.

Registration for the Annual Conference ends Feb. 12. For more information and to register, go to http://nsps.ussailing.org. (SOUTHWINDS is looking for a writer who is attending the symposium to do a write-up and take photos.

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

NEWS 49th Regata del Sol al Sol from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 28, 2017 Entrants are already signing up for this annual race, which has a 50-boat limit. Skippers who entered their vessel in the St. Petersburg-Habana Race, and did not receive a refund of any kind, will receive a $450 discount upon entering the Regata del Sol al Sol. Deadline to obtain this discount is February 28, 2017. Contact Chairperson Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington at Chairperson@regatadelsolalsol.org, or through the website at www.regatadelsolalsol.org, or go to www.spyc.org.

There will be seminars and final registration on April 27, 2017. Many pre-race and after-race activities are set that all are invited to, including crew and any others interested in attending. 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. There is a secure website page for online entries, or mail the entry in (address available on the website). You can also check out the Facebook page.

Special awards will be given to the top vessels that competed in the St. Petersburg-Habana Race and the Regata del Sol al Sol. More information on these awards will be announced in the future.

whenever boats meet. It also covers the tactical options the rules create. Perry’s North U Rules & Tactics Workbook is included with the course. St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

Saturday, March 4. Check-in at 8:30am, seminar 9:00am4:30pm. Register at www.NorthU.com, or 203-245-0727

UPCOMING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST 33rd Biennial Pineapple Cup, Miami to Montego Bay, Feb. 3 Established in 1961, the Pineapple Cup is a classic 811-mile “beat, reach and run” ocean race that has been dubbed “the best ocean race in the world” by its devotees, including three-time winner and media mogul Ted Turner. The race is hosted at the start in Miami by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and at the finish in Montego Bay by the Montego Bay Yacht Club. The course record is 2 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes and 42 seconds set in 2005 by Titan 12, a 75-foot Reichel/Pughdesigned maxi boat. For more information, www.pineapplecup.com.

RACE INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTHEAS To list your race instruction courses (free listings for nonprofit groups. A $25 fee to for-profit groups): editor@southwindsmagazine.com For US SAILING Courses: Information, prerequisites, and enrollment online available at www.ussailing.org/race-officials/find-a-seminar.

Advanced Race Management Seminar, La Porte, TX, Feb. 11-12 Houston Yacht Club. Contact Wayne Coulon at coulonwj@mindspring.com. Instructors. Wayne Coulon and Jack Yoes US SAILING Advanced Judge Seminar, Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 27-28.

Contact Dwight LeBlanc, Jr. at leblanc@chaffe.com.

Instructors James Tichenor and John Luppens.

North U Rules & Tactics Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, March 4 Dave Perry holds this seminar which covers the new racing rules so you’ll understand your rights and obligations News & Views for Southern Sailors

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RACE NEWS Melges 20 Winter Series, South Florida, December, February 3-5, March 3-5 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, the Miami Winter Regatta, will be Feb. 3-5. Event 3 is the Melges Rocks Regatta on March 3-5. After Event 3, 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.

Contender Midwinters, Clearwater, FL, Feb. 8-10 Clearwater Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org

Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta, Charleston, SC, Feb. 11-12 Seven universities from across the country have confirmed their intention to compete in this annual keelboat event, which be held for the second time. (The inaugural event took place in 2015, but the 2016 edition was cancelled due to bad weather.)

Heading up the list of entries will be the Offshore Team from the College of Charleston, the defending champion at this event. The Cougars will be joined by eight-person teams from the U.S. Naval Academy, California Maritime Academy, the University of Southern Florida, Vanderbilt University, Auburn University and Florida State University.

The competition will be staged in a fleet of boats randomly assigned to the various teams. The use of these boats has been donated by local sailors and members of Charleston Ocean Racing Association. Though the event is sailed in offshore vessels, all of the racing takes place inside Charleston Harbor on medium-distance courses. The regatta is organized by volunteers from the sailing industry and the local sailing community. For additional information and scores, go to www.facebook.com/SouthernCollegiateOffshore/

St. Petersburg National Offshore One-Design (NOODS) Regatta, Feb. 16-19 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.

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2017 Force Five Midwinter Championship, Florida Keys, Feb. 18-25 The Midwinters will once again be hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo. Racing begins on Thursday, but practice racing and the race around Porjoe Key will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Sailors arriving early will have use of the club facility to get in some practice racing. For more information go to www.upperkeyssailingclub.com, http://force5.us/main/ or contact Tom Trump at tntrump@att.net.

505 Midwinters. Clearwater, FL, Feb. 23-26 Clear Water Community Sailing Center. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org

St. Petersburg – Habana Race, Feb. 28 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s 284-nautical mile race to Havana, Cuba, will depart St. Petersburg at 10am on Jan. 28, headed for the finish at Morro Castle off Havana. It is the revival of the race which was staged from 1930 to 1959.

The race was limited to 80 boats and that is how many are signed up to go. The deadline for confirmed entries was Nov. 7 and more than 80 have entered. A wait list is available beyond the 80 and will be active until Jan. 13, 2017.

The club brought in ASC International USA to also offer packages to people traveling by air to the race events in Havana. Both the boats and crew, and those traveling by air, are going under the “People-to-People” program to visit Cuba.

Included in the schedule of events in Cuba are a welcome party March 1-2 and a 12-mile race from Hemingway Yacht Club to Morro Castle and back, with Cuban sailors involved. There will also be guided tours and other events in Havana and nearby areas on the island. A dinner and awards presentations party will be held on March 5.

For more information, go to www.spyc.org and click on Regattas.

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Hosts and Sponsors three prestigious Tampa Bay & Gulf Races 2017 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 2017

33rd Annual Crown Cars Regatta SPYC at PAG March 11

Racing in the Gulf of Mexico.

36th Annual SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup April 1 Originates at & returns to SPYC downtown location.

39th Annual Suncoast Race Week Presented by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in cooperation with Bradenton Yacht Club & Davis Island Yacht Club April 6-9 Venue to be announced in the Notice of Race.

Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, Miami, FL, March 5-11 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 90th time for the Bacardi Cup. The Viper 640 will be back challenging for their EFG Bank PanAmerican Championship. Also sailing are the A-Cats, J70s, VX Ones, VX Evos and Flying Tigers 7.5.

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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.

Snipe Winter Circuit, Florida and the Bahamas, March This is an annual series of events held each winter. Five regattas at three different locations; Twenty-three races over two weeks. First is the Nassau Winter Series held at the Royal Nassau Sailing Club in the Bahamas, March 8-12.

Next comes the 51st Don Q Rum Keg Regatta at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami, March 23-26. The final event is the 80th Midwinters at the Clearwater Yacht Club March 28-30. http://snipeusa.com/2017-snipe-winter-circuit/.

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.

Three Classes will run: Performance Cruiser Class (Downwind Sail Area/Displacement ratio of less than 50); Cruiser Class with boats using cruising chutes tacked to the centerline of the boat (Downwind Sail Area/Displacement ratio of less than 34; Non-Spinnaker Cruiser Class (Downwind Sail Area/Displacement ratio of less than 30.

The Notice of Race will be available on the official Miami to Havana Race website, www.HavanaRace.org.

Sunfish Masters and Midwinter Championships, Charlotte Harbor, FL, March 26-28, March 30-April 1st Headquarters will be at the Port Charlotte Beach Park where the boats can be stored and launched from the beach.

There is an ADA-compliant ramp and dock, if required. All courses will be on the sheltered waters of Charlotte Harbor. NOR, entry forms, and other details are at www.charlotteharborcommunitysailingcenter.com

2nd Annual Miami to Havana Race, March 15 The Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) is the organizer of this race. The race is hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club and the Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba. It will begin on March 15 with boats racing down the

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Okeechobee Water Level Goes Down about 16 Inches Since December As of press date in early January, Lake Okeechobee was at 14.06 feet above sea level. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 8.0 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 6.2 feet.

Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.68 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.southwindsmagazine.com. See the left column.

Dismal Swamp Canal Closed Indefinitely for Clearing and Dredging— Alternatives to the Intracoastal Waterway in Virginia and Northern North Carolina Available On Dec. 13, officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed indefinitely. The canal, which was closed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew in October, requires dredging, debris and tree removal, and an investigation into reports of shoaling at various locations in the canal.

The Norfolk District derrick boat Elizabeth has been working since October to clear debris from the waterway.

The canal must be clear for engineers to perform a survey and assess the shoaling. The storm also damaged Lake

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Drummond Reservation facilities, which are also closed and need repairs.

Previously scheduled work to refurbish the Deep Creek Lock river gates was scheduled to begin in the first week of January and will last approximately 75 days. The gate work is regularly scheduled maintenance and occurs about every 15 years. During gate refurbishment, the crew of the Elizabeth will continue to remove debris from the canal.

Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway during the closure may use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal (ACC). The controlling depth of the canal is 12 feet. The lock and bridge have operating staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Dismal Swamp Canal was completed in 1805 and is the oldest continually operating, hand-dug waterway in the United States. It is part of the Intracoastal Waterway connecting the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia with the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina.

As of press date in early January, the canal continues to be closed indefinitely.

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In our August issue, we published a photo of a boat seen on the ICW that was covered with solar panels. We put out a

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call asking if anyone had seen this boat and knew anything about it. We received a letter that we published in October about someone who knew the former owner and told us that the boat was previously a ketch and was on a trip to cover the coastline of Florida under solar power. We next heard from Joe Cloidt (S/V Desire) who wrote the following: The Solar Boat was at the Front St. boat ramp in Melbourne, FL, on Oct. 21. It was part of a news conference for VoteNoOn1.org, a group dedicated to keeping solar power rights in the hands of the homeowner and not the power companies who have financed the promotion of Amendment 1 [which did not pass]. The boat’s name is Archimedes and with all the sunny days we have been having lately, it’s probably making nice time down the ICW.

Marine Industry in Unprecedented Workforce Crisis From MRAA.com The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas says the marine industry is in an unprecedented workforce crisis. In November, the MRAA released the results of its first workforce assessment, outlining the issues that boat and engine dealers across North America face when it comes to hiring, developing and retaining employees.

Featuring insights from 517 respondents who represented more than 1,300 individual dealership locations, the

2016 MRAA Workforce Assessment delivers 35 pages of statistics and commentary on everything from current staffing demographics to the skill deficiencies of new hires and from dealership training budgets to opinions about why the industry has such a difficult time finding and retaining quality employees.

“What this study tells us is that our industry is facing a workforce crisis unlike it’s ever seen before,” MRAA president Matt Gruhn said in a statement. “Dealers are operating their businesses at less than 80 percent of their staffing needs and they expect to need even more employees over the course of the next three years. This problem is only getting worse as baby boomers are retiring from the workforce and our industry finds itself needing even more employees in order to support its current growth trajectory.”

Responses to the MRAA Workforce Assessment show that more than 21 percent of the positions dealers had budgeted to have on their payrolls in 2016 remain unfilled and that more than 90 percent of dealers have multiple positions unfilled. Coupling those staffing needs with the six additional positions dealers expect to need to fill during the next three years, the study shows that the marine industry could be faced with a deficit of nearly 10 employees per dealership location, or 30,000 total employees — at just the dealer level — in the very near future.

Marine Tech Academy Opens in Miami From the NMMA In October, a ribbon cutting ceremony signaled the official

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opening of the new Marine Service Technology Academy at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College in Miami-Dade, FL. The Marine Service Technology Academy is a new certification program created through a partnership between the MiamiDade Public Schools, the City of Miami (Commissioner Carollo) and the Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) in which students receive technical training in inboard and outboard boat engine repair, as well as boat electronics and plumbing, hull repair, and general boat maintenance.

NMMA has worked closely with the team creating the new academy as part of its efforts to identify opportunities for the recreational marine industry to attract workers.

The new academy is a pilot program that gives students enrolled a unique opportunity to develop sailing and motorboat hands-on-experience both in and out of the water, generously provided by Shake-a-Leg. The Miami Bayside Foundation and County Commissioner Frank Carollo have provided the funds to cover the costs of tools and equipment necessary for the program. Additionally, the Miami Bayside Foundation has provided scholarship funds for students enrolled in the program who reside in the City of Miami. “Our goal with this program is to create opportunities by providing the students with a skill set that puts them in jobs in the marine industry in Miami”, says Kathleen Murphy, executive director of MBF. Marine Service Technology Academy is part of MBF’s Educational Programs which focuses on providing financial support towards education in the City of Miami. For further information on MBF and its educational programs, visit www.miamibaysidefoundation.org.

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Strictly Sail Miami at Bayside 76th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami FEBRUARY 16-20

Miami Boat Show Continues for Second Year at New Location—Strictly Sail Stays at Bayside Last year, the Miami Boat Show—one of the largest boat shows in the world—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 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, but driving is not a realistic option (see below). 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. It could move next year to Virginia Key. 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 parking at $35/day can be reserved online in advance only).

Those who drove to it last year without advanced parking tickets will never do it again, as the traffic jam was terrible and there was no parking when they got there. Access to the show is via shuttles and water taxis (water taxis were slow and with lines last year, but there will be many more taxis this year and it’s a great ride on the bay). Parking with shuttles is available in the downtown Miami locations. Parking reservations at Virginia Key and in the mainland parking locations can be found at www.MiamiBoatShow.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. Tickets available at all pick points. Water taxis and shuttle busses will from 9am7pm on all show days. Last outbound from Miami is 4:30pm. You can also get a water taxi from American Airlines Arena, Hyatt Hotel (Downtown Miami) and W Miami on Brickell Ave. Shuttle buses leave from the same locations but also from Marlins Park and the Yachts Miami Beach show on Collins Ave. 36

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Strictly Sail Show Exhibitors Tent Remains at the Waterfront Location The Strictly Sail show is keeping the same waterside location at Miamarina at Bayside. Show visitors can take a shuttle or water taxi to the main show from the sail Show. 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: $25/one-day pass; $45/two-day pass (any two days), Friday – Monday; Premier Day, Thursday is $40. $100/five-day pass. Age 15 and under free. Show runs 10-6 daily at the Strictly Sail location. The main show is open 10am to 6pm Thursday, 10am to 8pm, Friday through Monday. Show information and E-tickets available in advance at www.MiamiBoatShow.com, or www.Strictly SailMiami.com. Reduced-price group tickets available for 15 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

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Sole Replacement on a Hunter 33

By Jeff Sherman

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hen I purchased my 33-foot Cherubini-designed 1982 Hunter, it had been sitting neglected in a slip in the St. Petersburg Marina for over 18 months.

Shore power had been turned off and the bilge pump had gradually drained the batteries of any charge. The bilge was dirty with oil and fuel-laden water, and it was obvious that the teak and holly sole had been underwater more than once.

When entering the boat after only a few days of sitting, the smell of diesel and mold was pervasive. I cleaned the engine with a paint brush and mineral spirits collecting the run-off with absorbent pads and scrubbed the bilge, but the odors lingered. Top layers of the teak and hollyveneered plywood were peeling off in areas. I thought if I replaced the sole, I might remove much of the offensive smell in the boat, and I would greatly improve the salon appearance as well (Fig. 1).

I was able to find 4’ X 8’ sheets of marine-grade teak and holly1/4-inch plywood at Weiss Hardwoods, a local specialty lumber yard in Largo, FL. After taking numerous measurements, visualizing the layouts and calculating for wastage, I figured I would have to buy two sheets to get the job done. I sorted through the stack of plywood until I found two that were closely matched in color and grain.

I was somewhat apprehensive as to what I might find under the existing plywood sole. I didn’t know if runners were used or if the hull had been designed with reinforced areas for the screws. It was obvious that the screws had been counter-sunk and then plugged with teak, and yet I was dealing with only 1/4-inch plywood. How much holding power could the screws have? I eventually called the Hunter factory in Alachua, FL and spoke with an individual who was familiar with the 1982 boats. He assured me that removal of the sole would reveal the smooth bottom of the hull into which the plywood had been screwed.Removal of the old sole was accomplished first by drilling out the plugs and removing the screws. I then used a chisel and hammer, and a putty knife, to pry up the old wood which had been glued as well as screwed to the bottom of the hull. Some especially difficult areas required

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Fig. 1 a small crowbar to pry the less decayed portions loose (Fig. 2). After removal of the old wood, I scraped off as much of the old glue as I could and cleaned the hull with acetone in preparation to laying the new sole (Fig. 3).

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Fig. 2 Assuming that the curvature of the hull in the forward area of the bow would be an issue in gluing the pieces, I scored the back of each piece on a table saw (Fig. 4), cutting grooves 1/16 inch deep. There were adjoining sections of sole that met one another, and I took care in the layout of the templates on the plywood so that the light colored lines of holly would line up with one another.

Once the pieces were cut and sanded, I applied five coats of Minwax Interior Polyurethane high-gloss varnish, sanding between coats with a 600-weight sandpaper. I chose the high gloss for its harder finish and greater durability. I was doing this project in the middle of summer heat in a hot boat, and in retrospect, I should have used semi-gloss or satin rather than the high gloss, as brush marks and imperfections in the final two coats after installation were enhanced by the quicker drying times due to the heat.

After the fifth coat of polyurethane had dried, and prior to installation, I soaked the back side of the plywood with hot water using a rag, positioned pieces of wood with small clamps to form a bend in the plywood, and let it dry overnight (Fig. 5).

I knew that because of the curved surface of the hull and the slow drying time of the adhesive, I would need to apply pressure to the sections as the glue dried. I did this by using 1X 2s of various lengths and scrap pieces of wood placed on the sole, as well as against the ceiling. By cutting lengths slightly longer than the height of the cabin, the flexibility of the 1X2s allowed me to wedge pieces of wood block against the ceiling, and scrap pieces of the more flexible plywood on the sole to follow the contour of the hull.

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Between the sole and the scrap plywood I used wax paper to protect the new varnished wood (Fig. 6, Fig. 6B, Fig. 7).

I used a polyurethane-based adhesive which I applied generously to the floor, and proceeded to lay down one of the longer pieces on the starboard side of the cabin. I had rejected the idea of using counter-sunk screws to assist in holding the sole down, as I was afraid that I would pierce the hull with one or more screws. I also would have had to fill the holes with teak plugs to hide the screw heads and that would have necessitated sanding of the plugs, and marring the finished surface.

After three days, I removed the bracing, only to find the area with the greatest bend pull away from the hull.

Disappointed with my selection of glue, I then had to pull the plywood from the hull and using acetone and a putty knife scrape the adhesive off both the hull and the back of

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.the wood (fortunately, this adhesive is no longer on the market). At this point I rejected the use of 3M Marine 5200 adhesive as being too strong; I could envision the problems one would encounter in trying to remove this sole in the future if I had used it. I researched more adhesives and settled on Loctite Advanced Construction Adhesive.

This time I allowed 4-5 days to dry on the sections with the most bend, and all pieces held firmly.

The original piece of 3/4-inch plywood that covered the bilge was rotten and splitting along its edges, so I cut a new piece to replace it from 3/4-inch marine grade plywood. When gluing the teak and holly plywood to the bilge cover, I made sure to line up the lines of holly so they would be continuous the length of the salon.

The piece of old ‘T’ channel trim around the bilge was curved at the ends, which I had not planned to duplicate, believing that a straight line was easier to match when cutting and fitting the new plywood, so I ordered new aluminum ‘T’ channel from the internet and had a local sheet metal shop fabricate the new trim piece with welded, mitered square corners. The aluminum trim piece was screwed to the edge of the bilge cover using 3/8-inch flathead stainless screws, allowing the trim to overlap both bilge cover and sole.

I am happy to say that the improvement to the salon’s overall appearance was more than I expected, and yes, the unpleasant odor was mostly eliminated as well.

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CAROLINA SAILING

The Tall Ships are Coming!

The Tall Ships are Coming!

It’s been nearly eight years since a gathering of classic ships graced Charleston Harbor, but that’s going to change come May.

Jacob Raymond, a co-founder of the adaptive sailing program at the College of Charleston’s sailing center. Courtesy College of Charleston Sailing Program/

By Dan Dickison Traditional ships from 70 to over 300 feet will be on hand for Tall Ships Charleston 2017.

Courtesy Tall Ships Charleston.

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t’s a rare sight these days to see the towering spars of traditional sailing vessels lining the wharves in Charleston Harbor. Two resident ships—the Spirit of South Carolina and the Pride—are the lone exceptions. But that wasn’t always the case. In fact, dial the calendar back far enough and the peninsular city was awash in tall ships. If things go as planned, Tall Ships Charleston 2017 (May 19-21) will change that, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to revisit those halcyon days of maritime history.

If you’re a tall ship fan, you can thank Reg Brown for this impending event. A lifelong sailor and longtime volunteer for the Spirit of South Carolina, Brown operates at the epicenter of what he’s calling “the festival.” He’s heading up a core group of some 20-plus volunteers who have been meeting regularly for months to orchestrate all of this. Brown and company say they expect at least a dozen ships to participate in the three-day affair, along with some 30,000 attendees.

“At the moment,” Brown offers, “we have commitments from eight ships and we’re negotiating with another five or six.” Those eight include vessels that run the gamut from 60 feet LOA to over 300 feet. Among the smaller vessels is the 63-foot schooner When and If, which was built for General George Patton in the early 1940s. Among the larger vessels is the 380-foot, four-masted Peruvian tall ship BAP Union.

Brown says that the festival, which will be staged at the old Navy Base in North Charleston, will be free and open to the public. However, there will be a $15 charge to board the ships. “That $15 will get you on board all of the tall ships,” he says, “with the exception of the four smaller vessels that will be doing sailaways.” Sailaways, he explains, will be 90minute tours under sail. Four vessels are lined up for this, including the Spirit of South Carolina, the Pride of Baltimore,

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Family boatbuilding is one of the key features of the three-day festival. Courtesy Tall Ships Charleston.

When and If, and Alliance. These four ships will take their passengers out from the festival and into Charleston Harbor, under the Ravenel Bridge and back to the event venue.

Brown is keen to point out that while the event’s focus is definitely the tall ships, there will be many more attractions. “We’ll have a big exhibit of wooden boats, everything from hand-built canoes and kayaks to skiffs and fishing boats. And one of the true highlights will be our Family Boatbuilding Program.”

For a nominal fee, any family will have the opportunity to build a 12-foot wooden skiff over the three days of the festival. “Unlike what happens at the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show,” he says, “this won’t be a competition. The families who sign up to participate will have access to assistance by the guys from Lowcountry Maritime Society who build these boats regularly with local school children. There will also be a few of the shipwrights on hand who helped build the Spirit of South Carolina.”

Another highlight at the festival will be the Pirates Camp. Brown says this has proven to be one of the most popular aspects of past maritime festivals in Charleston. He should know; he’s been the logistics coordinator for every one of those since 2003. According to him, the pirate crews will fire off cannons at various junctures throughout the festival and generally entertain showgoers with an array of battles, pirate antics and lore.

Also on tap for the festival will be the opportunity to try dinghy sailing courtesy of Charleston Community Sailing. That organization will be on hand with several dinghies (420s mostly) from its fleet, along with a few instructors to supervise.

Brown adds that the festival will also include exhibits by maritime artists and performances by local musicians throughout the day. “We’ll also have two separate food courts at the festival,” he says. “These will be made up of local food trucks, and we plan to have four or five food trucks at each of our food court locations.”

It’s easy to see that staging this festival is a mammoth undertaking. Brown says that his team will ultimately rely on the assistance of 200 to 300 volunteers to manage the event. And it’s also an expensive venture. “Putting on the festival will cost around $750,000,” he says. “You have to News & Views for Southern Sailors

keep in mind that it costs $40,000 in appearance fees for each of the Class A tall ships. Those are the largest ones. So, we’re actively pursuing sponsorships. If everything goes well, we’ll cover our costs and make some profit that we can then turn around and contribute to our four chosen charities.”

Brown and company have decided that proceeds from the event will be split evenly among the Spirit of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Maritime Society, Charleston Community Sailing and the Warrior Sailing Program. “If we’re successful and there’s enough to go around,” Brown explains, “we’ll also salt away some funds to help support the festival in 2018 because we’ve committed to putting it on then as well.”

So why go to all this trouble and expense? Why stage a tall ships festival at all? “Why,” says Brown. “Because this is a tall ship town. We used to build tall ships here. And it’s important that we celebrate this part of our maritime heritage. Also, people really appreciate it. In 2007, when we had 17 ships in town, over 80,000 people showed up over three days. And, to top it off, Charleston is one of only two ports in the U.S. that the tall ships will visit this year so it’s an exceptional opportunity, one we couldn’t turn down.”

And you shouldn’t either. Come late May, be there.

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A Cruiser Talks Cuba

By Fred Braman

ike all cruisers, I love miles to Varadero and telling other cruisers about Marina Gaviota east of great destinations. I’ve told Havana, where we cleared my stories in the pages of into the country, and then SOUTHWINDS Magazine, where the 140 NM voyage along my “cruise to” articles periCuba’s north central coast to odically appear. I’m a little the lovely island of Cayo forward about cruiser outLevisa, west of Havana. Last reach and carry a selection of is the 120 NM return to the magazines aboard my Marathon from Marina Catalina 30, Rhombus, to hand Hemingway near Havana, out to cruisers I meet along the Capt. Fred (back seat red hat) and crew Trevor Rhody (front seat where we cleared out of the way. Lately, I’ve talked to passenger), and Frank Peri (to Fred’s left), and the driver, country after a terrific stay. cruiser groups about my 2016 Alejandro, prepare to continue our tour in our replacement “clas- With the 14 consecutive-day voyage to Cuba, a subject of sic” 1954 Ford, while our first ride, a 1951 Pontiac waits for a tow! visit limit for U.S. citizens, Photo by Cuban photographer Vlad. great interest along the waterour route could not have front. The speaking invitations been better. I show lots of have resulted from my threephotos of the places we visitpart Cuba series in SOUTHed, including our “classic WINDS, where I also offered to car” tour of Havana, the share the experience.

Cuban countryside, and the Since travel to Cuba was Hemingway Villa in the denied to U.S. citizens for mountains. Throughout it decades, I start my talks with a all, the warmth and charm of short description of travel the Cuban people and their legalities and trip planning. hope for improved U.S.Legal aspects are fairly simple: Cuban relations, was loud we can now go if we follow and clear. certain requirements. Cuba Captain Fred addresses a small group at the Marina at Ortega I conclude the discussion bound travelers must fit into Landing, Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Monica Kruse. with a range of topics that one of 12 self-certifying cateare always the object of quesgories, with a matching program that meets the requiretions: the clearing in/out process was quick and professional ments. With categories like “Education or Religious in both countries; there are restrictions on where cruisers in Activities,” “Athletic and other Competitions,” and “Support Cuba can go; the purchase of inexpensive Cuban health insurfor the Cuban People,” most interested travelers can meet ance is usually required; currency exchange can be accompolicy standards. Also required is the submission of one plished virtually anywhere; credit cards or ATMs rarely form, US Coast Guard Application for Permit to Enter Cuban work; forget using cell phones; good Wi-fi is difficult to find; Territorial Seas – CG 3300. It’s not a difficult document and you can bring home Cuban rum and cigars within limits; and speedy approval is routine. I’ve put together an article, everybody on board must have a Small Vessel Reporting Authorization for Cuban Travel, based on official governSystem (SVRS) Card, obtainable from US Customs. In keeping ment websites which I have found (listed in the article), with current realities, my talks now include a short political which summarizes the travel rules. I update the article as statement. SOUTHWINDS Magazine published my “letter to the changes in the program occur, and I’m happy to send it to editor,” in the January 2017 edition; my personal protest of a anyone upon request. proposed regression in, what I believe to be, our previously Next up in the presentation is a description of the enlightening Cuba policy. actual voyage, starting with the differences in crossing a In closing, Cuba and the Cubans are wonderful. Going west-to-east flowing Gulf Stream (to/from Cuba), rather there is well worth the time and effort, especially in your own than the crossing more familiar to most: the south-to-north boat! If I can help you get to Cuba, please let me know. flowing Gulf Stream (to/from the Bahamas). All cruisers know that strong winds and opposing strong currents Captain Fred Braman, USN (ret), completed his Cuba voyage in don’t get along. The prevailing SE winds are your friend June 2016. Read his three-part series in the October, November and when crossing to the Bahamas, not so when crossing to December 2016 back issues at www.SouthwindsMagazine.com.

The articles can be downloaded from a link in the left column of the Cuba. In the Bahamas case, the weather wait is for a typihome page. Fred is available to talk to cruising groups and will cal day, in the Cuba case, a non-typical day. My wait was answer questions at any time. The above-mentioned document three days in both directions.

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Embarr (Ireland), winner of the championship, skippered by Conor Clark. Melges 24 World Championship 2016 Photo (c) Pierrick Contin.

World Showdown in World-Class Miami Melges 24 World Championship Draws 74 Teams

By Dave Hughes

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arly December marks the World’s annual pilgrimage to Miami Beach for the renowned Art Basil Miami festival.

However, this past December invited the globe for an entirely different reason — the Melges 24 World Championship. Held November 31st through December 4th, the World Championship brought 74 teams from 14 countries and four continents.

The depth of the fleet was complete with Olympians, world champions, professional sailors, and amateurs alike.

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One team from Estonia boasted a total of four Olympic medals won by their crew. In short, the best of the sport came to Miami. The championship vies for a professional division and an all-Corinthian division, though all competitors race against one another simultaneously.

This championship represented a perfect marriage of both boat and venue—namely, the Melges 24 as a performance sportboat and the waters off Miami Beach as a worldclass venue.

First introduced in 1993, the Melges 24 is credited with spawning the sportboat revolution, and the Melges brand has since taken a strong grip over the category of mid-sized racing sailboats. Planing downwind, lively upwinds, asymmetrical spinnaker, bulb keel, and a carbon rig are all elements that were trend-setting in the mid-1990s, yet still cutting-edge today. Clearly, the Reichel-Pugh designers and Melges Boat Works hit upon something ahead of its time.

Despite a catalogue of challengers over the years, the Melges 24 is still heralded by many as the best sportboat around.

The second element is Miami itself. Though largely known for a full dance card of racing on Biscayne Bay, the areas north and south of the Miami Beach harbor entrance showcase the best of Miami sailing conditions. The waves and wind off Virginia key are like few other places in the United States. It is possibly the best sailing venue in the

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West Marine Rigging (USA), skippered by Bora Gulari, took fifth in the One-Design Division. Melges 24 World Championship 2016 Photo (c) Pierrick Contin.

States; one easily forgotten for historic classics like Newport, RI, or San Francisco. In short, the race course was vibrant and an ideal crucible for a world championship series. The regatta was held entirely on the south side of the jetty.

Of the five days of racing, three were held in stiff breezes of 15-plus knots, making for demanding tactical calls and smile-making downwind runs.

After competitors completed registration, measurement, and weigh-ins, Day #1 of the competition opened with the first three races of the 12-race series. Principal Race Officer Anderson Reggio and the Coconut Grove Sailing Club race committee wasted no time in dropping mile-and-a-half-plus windward-leeward, twice-around courses. Marks were hard to locate in the waves, making navigation a necessity for success. Day #2 continued the big breeze theme, further exampling the waves on offer here. Wipe-outs and even a mast breakage highlighted some wet and wild conditions that drew the fleet to Miami.

Day #3 brought the trickiest of conditions. A mixed bag of moderate winds squashed dreams of epic downwinds, but were replaced with tricky, tactical, finesse sailing—further testing the fleet. Again, three races were logged. Day #4 only was kind enough for a single light air race, proving that to win a world championship, you truly have to be skilled in all breeze strengths.

Day #5—the final day—would only need two races to finish out the series. After 10 races, the Irish team, Embarr, owned by Conor Clarke, proved that the title was theirs to lose. Going into Race #11, Embar —with two 2016 Team USA Olympians onboard—had a 30-point lead over the second-place boat in the standings. Mathematically, a 17th or better in the day’s first race would seal the championship for the Irish. As luck would have it, the team posted a stellar race, ultimately crossing the line in second and taking the world championship with a race to spare.

Eyes then turned to the battle for second overall in Race #12. In the end, Italy’s Maidollis 3 took the honor over Brian Porter’s Full Throttle (USA) in third. Full Throttle won the 2013 world championship.

In the Corinthian division, Italy took the top spot aboard Marco Zammarchi’s Taki 4.

Embarr’s winning team had a mixture of Irish and Americans, including one Miamian. The full team included Conor Clark (Ireland, owner), Stu McNay (USA, helmsman), Maurice “Prof” O’Connell (Ireland, trimmer), Aoife England (Ireland, bow), and Dave Hughes (Miami, USA, tactician).

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The Melges 24 fleet will next contest their World title in Helsinki, Finland, in August 2017. By the end of December, 45-plus teams had already registered for the 2017 event, once again showing the health of the Melges class and enthusiasm for the sportboat style of racing.

Visit the championship website at www.melges24 worlds.com (and for complete results), and on Facebook at facebook.com/World.of.Melges24.

Top-5 Results: Overall Results (place, boat, captain, country, total points) 1. Embarr, Conor Clarke, IRL, 38;2. Maidollis 3, Gian Luca Perego, ITA, 69;3. Full Throttle, Brian Porter, USA, 75;4. Monsoon, Bruce Ayres, USA, 75;5. West Marine Rigging, Bora Gulari, USA, 79.

Corinthian Division (place, boat, captain, country, total points) 1. Taki 4, Marco Zammarchi, ITA, 24;2. Lenny, Tõnu Tõniste, EST, 35;3.

Decorum, Megan Ratliff, USA, 37;4. ACCRU, G. Nixon / K. Nixon, AUS, 64;5. Team Kesbeke/SIKA/Gill, Ronald Veraar, NED, 68.

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CRUISE THE BAHAMAS

Cruising from Great Harbour Cay to Allan’s Cay A series of mishaps—with a happy ending—marks our journey to the Exumas

By Paula Shur

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climbed off Island Time, our Catalina 355, on to the Great Harbour Cay Marina dock in the Berry Islands, Bahamas.

“Are you and your husband coming to the potluck tonight?” asked Robin, our slip neighbor.

“I don’t know what to bring.”

“Don’t strain your brain,” she responded with good advice for more than just potlucks.

“Ok. We’ll be there.”

The Berry Islands had not been on our cruise itinerary until Chris Parker recommended a route through Great Harbour Cay to avoid bad weather during our crossing from Florida. We were learning to be flexible, without a schedule.

I reminded myself to focus on our journey and not our destination: the captivating, undeveloped Exuma Islands.

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our aft cabin, Moira declared the berth suitable for stowing away with us to the Exumas. Moira knew stowaways were not permitted on our boat. Island Time’s accommodations include happy hour for six, dinner for four and sleeping for two. Even so, she and her husband were delighted to share their knowledge gained during a decade of sailing to and from Georgetown. I yearned to sail the crystal clear water of the Exumas, too.

We arrived in Great Harbour Cay a day earlier, on April 24, 2016, with a broken depth sounder. We would not be going anywhere until it was fixed. While Ken tackled the sensor this sunny morning, I walked to the marina office to buy $5 tokens for the washer and dryer, sign up for the potluck, and order a loaf of coconut Bahamian bread.

When I returned to our sailboat with two warm loads of fresh smelling laundry, I discovered Ken on his knees in a deep praying position in the bow of the boat. The one word coming out of his mouth was not holy in any way. I saw a geyser of water gushing into the boat. I worried we would sink at the dock as Ken struggled to thread the stubborn tri-sensor for depth, speed and water temperature. I glanced at the port shelf to find the universal soft coneshaped bung, which could be used to plug any size through-hole fitting. It was not there. Ken was a step ahead of me. Before he unthreaded the sensor, he laid the orange cone close to the through-hole fitting. He was ready to grab the bung and insert it in the fitting if necessary. Fortunately, it was not necessary. Ken succeeded in threading the through-hole fitting. We both breathed a sigh of relief, although Ken’s was much louder than mine. We both mopped up the unwelcome salt water. We tested the depth sensor with a quick trip to the fuel dock just outside the marina. It worked. The indicator showed the water was

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Paula at the helm on the way to Alders Cay in the Berrys.

about three meters deep.

Now we could relax and enjoy ourselves. We decided to stay two more nights at the marina.

We took a bike ride in the afternoon, remembering to ride on the left. We rode to two different secluded beaches.

The stunning seashore reminded me of pictures I have seen of Tahiti.

At the potluck dinner, we received a wealth of advice from other boaters. A catamaran sailor, Will, suggested we sail on a broad reach when furling our jib, which had misbehaved in a nasty storm. Other boaters suggested stopping at Alders Cay in the Berry Islands before sailing to Rose Island, close by New Providence. I am glad we went to the potluck and no one complained about my apples and cheese contribution. I did not strain my brain.

The following morning I made the yummiest coconut Bahamian bread French toast. Nobody bakes bread like the Bahamians. If our journey ended in Great Harbour Cay, at least I ate a loaf of the best bread in the world. I still wanted, however, to make it to our destination, the Exumas.

After studying our charts and the Bahamas Waterway Guide, we liked the suggestion to head to Alders Cay. To fortify ourselves for the next leg of our journey, we purchased two pounds of large stone crab claws from the local fisherman.

We feasted on the boiled claws and butter at the marina’s covered picnic tables. Ken taught me how to break the shells with a sharp rap with the handle of a knife. Shells flew everywhere. The flies found us immediately, so we gobbled up our treat as fast as we could.

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We arrived at Alders Cut late in the afternoon. We gave ourselves extra maneuvering room to furl the jib because we did not want the wind to shove us up onto the rocky lee shore. We changed course to a broad reach, to try Will’s suggestion. The stupid sail furled only a couple of wraps.

Ken loosened the halyard—no improvement. The wind continued to shove us toward the threatening shore. I started the diesel engine and put it in gear. I did not have time to let the motor warm up before powering away from the rocks.

After furling the main without difficulty and lashing the misbehaving jib, we anchored at Alders Cay. The sun was setting on our rocking and rolling anchorage when Ken discovered that the jib halyard was wrapped around the top of the furler.

I wondered if we would see any island in the elusive Exumas.

At daybreak we discussed whether we should try to unfurl the jib. If we pulled it out, would we be able to furl it back up? If it jammed, would we be able to drop the sail? Should we try this at anchor or on a broad reach? So many questions filled our frustrated heads.

We attempted to unfurl the jib at anchor. It remained jammed. Ken lashed the sail again and we agreed to motor sail with the main to a marina in Nassau, another unplanned destination. In a protected marina, I could hoist Ken up the mast, something we did not want to do in this bouncy anchorage.

As a kid sailing the Bahamas, I wanted to go to Nassau, where the people were. I was stuck cruising to uninhabited islands in the Abacos. I imagined all the fun was in Nassau.

Funny… as an adult, I wanted to avoid Nassau’s cruise ships and crime.

The chilly breeze was on our nose. We furled the main and motored. The enormous hotels of Paradise Island were visible from more than 20 miles out. As required, we hailed Nassau Harbor Control on VHF 16 for permission to transit the busy harbor to Palm Cay Marina, outside Nassau. After docking at Palm Cay at 4:58pm, we learned the marina closes at 5:00pm. We felt lucky to arrive before the security gate was lifted to block the marina entrance.

We were warned to lock our dinghy because the thieves come by water, rain or shine.

We gorged on grouper sandwiches at the beach grill. The water was pretty, but I knew it could not compare to my expectation of the Exumas.

The next morning we decided I would winch Ken up the mast. Ken pulled out the winch with a bolted three-foot extension to give me the needed leverage to hoist him up our 55-foot mast. Ken strapped into his La-Z-Boy of bosun’s chairs. I double checked-his bowlines on both the main hoist and the safety halyard. Ken also clipped a carabiner to the knots he tied.

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clamps and some rigging tape to Island Time’s winch handle. We repeated the previous steps of strapping into the chair again with great hopes for Plan B. I started the slow process of hoisting Ken. A fuzzy, white powder of salt and halyard fuzz covered the bottom of the winch after a few revolutions. Then one of the three hose clamps busted. The other two were loose and threatening to break.

We needed a Plan C. Ken, now suspended 10 feet off the deck, suggested I duct tape the extension to the winch handle. I searched six storage bins and two bags down below without success. Our boat was duct-tapeless. I swore loud enough for our polite slip neighbor to ignore me.

I needed to invent Plan D without duct tape. During my scavenger hunt for the tape, I found cable ties Ken at the helm on the way to the Exumas. and a red line which appeared to me to have been stored with a fluffy poodle. I decided to ask Ken later why the line was covered tanks and a quick stop at the fuel dock, Island Time sailed in white fluff and what he did to the poodle. At the time I toward Allan’s Cay, Exuma Islands. The 10-15 knots of only wanted to find a way to attach the extension to the wind was 60 degrees off our bow. The jib, which was no winch handle. I covered the length of the winch handle with longer stupid, unfurled without incident. All three main the cable ties. Next I wrapped the white fluffy red line over streamers were flying back. the cable ties. It did not matter how it looked, which was a good thing. It only matter that it worked.

I started the slow process of cranking. Every three or four feet I took up the slack on the safety line. My creation BOAT SHOW SPECIAL was working. I appreciated our self-tailing winches with Earn up to $1000 in discounts as an incentive stop locks. Thirty minutes later, Ken was high enough to for out-of-area boaters to come to our yard work on freeing the jammed furler bearing and untangling Call for details. the jib halyard, which was wrapped around the track. After freeing the furled bearing with force, clearing the jib halyard and lubricating everything, Ken realized the sail was in the wrong track. Before descending, he took a few pictures. No boats came in or out of the marina and the wind was dead calm. I lowered Ken safely to Earth.

To move the jib to the correct tract, we needed to unfurl it, drop it, and raise it in the right tract. A breeze started to build as the jib unfurled. We dropped the sail, which began to whip around the dock pilings. We fed the jib into the correct tract. Ken winched it up, because I already had my aerobic workout for the day. I stood in the bow to feed the sail.

The sheets whipped me in the mouth. Ken furled the sail. I applied our handy ice pack to my face—no fat lip. All is good. We decided to treat ourselves to dinner at the 28' 4" wide 88-ton MarineTravelift & Mooring and Beach Club before we sailed to Allan’s Cay, 125-Ton American Crane for Wider Boats Exumas, the next day.

I hoped the restaurant would serve cracked conch, the Do it yourself — or we can — including spray paint Bahamian dish I craved. I checked the specials on the Liveaboards welcome while in yard - Call for Details board—seared salmon and seared swan—at least that is what I thought I read. Ken wondered if it tasted like chicken. Rather than order the swan, I asked the waiter to explain the specials. He described the salmon and then the tuna. I www.catamaranboatyard.com looked at the board again. It still looked like swan to me, not tuna. We ordered the tuna, which was delicious.

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Ken’s view of Palm Cay Marina outside Nassau from part way up the mast.

Today just might be the day we see the Exumas. We were doing this!

When we crossed the yellow banks, we looked for coral heads with assistance from the overhead sun.

I remembered the rhyme I learned as a child. Brown, brown run aground. Blue, blue go on through. Ken learned a different rhyme with brown and yellow.

By sundown we would experience the beauty of the Exumas.

Ken spotted storm clouds forming. We reefed in advance of the expected wind gusts. We put on our foul weather gear. Our speed dropped from 6 knots to 4 knots with both the main and jib reefed. The jib furled like a champ. A few minutes later we felt a cool down draft and smelled the storm. The wind hit us. We were ready. Island Time sailed comfortably at 6.5 knots with both sails reefed.

A few more squalls came and went. We reefed. We unreefed. We reefed again. The furler repair was a huge success!!

Late in the afternoon we ducked into Allan’s Cay, 35 nautical miles as the crow flies from Palm Cay Marina. Five boats were already there. We were welcomed on the radio by several boats. The captain of Déjà vu was curious where we came from since he noticed our glowing yellow foul weather gear. The storm did not hit Allan’s.

The clarity and blue of the Exumas’ water was prettier than I have ever seen—better than the British Virgin Islands, the Tortugas, the Abacos, or even the Caymans. Everyone was right.

We did it! We were surrounded by the exquisite beauty of one island in the 120-mile chain of Exuma Islands!

It was neither the journey nor the destination. It was both. Now we can cruise at our leisure enjoying both the sail and each spectacular island we stop to explore.

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The photo immediately show the advantage. They are made in New Zealand using a “one-piece moulding technique that seamlessly integrates a marine-grade stainless steel hoop into a high-quality Polyethylene buoy making it incredibly strong and long lasting.” The stainless hoop is 3/4-inch diameter and the shell is filled with closed-cell foam. If you hold a Pile Ring in your hand, you can tell it’s durable, solid and strong.

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uation in 1974, his first job was with a large New York firm specializing in urban design. “Architecture by team was in vogue at the time,” he recalled, “and I found it deadly boring...and I wanted to draw boats.”

That same year, he married Tina Glover, the girl he’d met two years earlier during a chance encounter at a planning commission in Denville, NJ. Officials there were grappling with early shopping-mall regulations, and he’d been sent on a “spy mission” to learn as much as he could about the new concept. The only girl in the room was a reporter from the local paper, The Citizen of Morris County. She turned out to be the daughter of the publisher. Gerry invited Tina out for dinner after the meeting and one thing led to another. Some of their first dates revolved around “boat shopping.” Their first craft was a British 23-foot Westerly Pageant, one of those twin-keel designs popular in high tide-range locales.

At the same time, the young man was pulled more and more toward boat design, and in this he had an early mentor—Wilbur Pokras, northeast representative for a fledgling California yacht builder, Frank Butler. In the ‘70s, Butler was pioneering a mass-production concept at a company he named Catalina Yachts (he liked the names of islands). His idea: Bring affordable sailboats to the mass market. And one of his early vehicles for this was a sweet-looking little pocket cruiser, the now-legendary Catalina 22.

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But the company was experiencing growing pains.

“Catalina needs you,” Pokras told Gerry. Getting the attention of busy Frank Butler, however, was another thing. Pokras suggested that Gerry put together a “catalog” of Catalina 22 parts, using his own sketches. This became the young man’s calling card and eventually landed him a summer tryout. (Incidentally, that 30-page catalog is still in use today).

So in 1976, Gerry and Tina drove to California in his VW Bug, and the trial turned into a 35-year collaboration with the man who transformed American yacht construction. (Today, Catalina is probably the last privatelyowned, continuous-production yacht builder in the U.S. Douglas has been a partner in the firm since 1998, with Butler and Sharon Day.) In 1978, the couple had their first daughter, Alison, followed in 1983 by Chloe. Tina embarked on a career as a librarian and Gerry became Catalina’s chief designer and engineer. Today, he has more than 25 production designs to his credit, many of which have won boat-of-the-year and other awards. He is a past-chair (2009-2010) and member of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), which establishes design and construction standards for the marine industry. He is also a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America, and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

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Gerry Douglas, boat designer.

Gerry Joins Me on Another Race Fast forward to April 2015. I was privileged to have Gerry join me on another race to Mexico. This time, the late-watch conversations—faces outlined in the dim light of the binnacle—were more captivating than ever.

Turns out Douglas was planning a new boat, having started some early sketches. He wanted something that

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would fit in the lineup between his 38-footer and the current flagship C-445; something around 40 feet, more or less, perhaps to raise the curtain on a new generation of the venerable Catalina 42.

“I’m thinking of it as a ‘terminal boat,’ ” he mused, “but not with any negative connotation. What I mean is an ultimate boat…for those who have been in sailing awhile and are ready for a break-through experience. Someone like you, Russ,” he added, flashing that shy smile.

I laughed off the notion… at the time. I was pretty happy with our C-380, Blue Heron, which my wife Mary Anne and I purchased in 1998—right out of the shipping cradle at Turner Marine in Mobile, AL. It had served us well, cruising and racing the upper Gulf of Mexico from our New Orleans homeport. Since 2008, we’d brought her more and more to Florida, for longer-distance races, as well as cruises in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas. She’d done 25,000 miles for us, mostly in hundreds of short weekend cruises.

But the seed was planted. In August, after returning from our 1,200-mile circuit of the southern Gulf, I wrote to Gerry. Said we would be interested if the new boat were available in 2016.

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Working sketches of the interior starboard side.

The cockpit—an expansive synchrony of form and function. Altogether, it seemed a break-through look for Catalina…more modern and more graceful than any previous. Electrifying...and, one hoped, fast.

Hull #1 “Gerry,” Mary Anne said enthusiastically, “We want it. But we want Hull #1!”

“Hull #1? You must be kidding.”

I could hear my father’s voice echo down the years. He’d always been an “early-adopter” of new technologies of his day: Polaroid Land camera, 25inch black & white TV—but he did not believe in buying “the first one.” The first of anything is, well, probably a bit experimental…a learning experience for the creator.

Now, Mary Anne and I are a couple “of a certain age.” We should have wisdom to our credit, right?

But, here we were—signing up for the very first Catalina 425 ever.

We had been permitted to climb over the carefully crafted plywood plug, admiring its distinctly

Soon he invited us to the Catalina “skunk works,” his R&D warehouse tucked in a corner of the company’s plant in Seminole (near St. Petersburg). We saw the full-scale plugs being built for the sweeping hull and deck, taking shape under the hands of skilled carpenters. Eventually, from these handsome wooden templates, massive molds would be fabricated, and from them, the new design would become reality.

It was the most exciting Catalina I had ever seen—like no other before. The sweep of the side-decks was liquid-smooth. The cabin—a low, sleek profile bordered by wide, clean side-decks.

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The 425 plug in the final stage before building the fiberglass mold..

Looking Back Our old Blue Heron, a 1997 Catalina 380, had about 25,000 miles on her. In recent years, she had taken us to Mexico eight times, across the Gulf from Louisiana to Florida, up and down the West Coast, the Florida Keys, the Dry Tortugas. We were very fond of her.

But the lure of new technology—new building methods (the 425 would weigh a full ton less than the 38-footer), systems that were not 18 years old—we were ready to reach out for this “heirloom quality” boat, as Gerry now described it.

Looking Forward It was clear, as we toured the Catalina plant, that the building standard for newer “5 Series” boats—introduced in 2009—was measurably above our 1997 vessel. Attention to detail, systems improvements, fit and finish—all had been taken to a new level. We European lines, cleverly incorporated into Catalina’s classic American look.

We had listened raptly as designer Gerry Douglas enthused about some of its new and novel features: Clean side-decks with no foot-tripping lines; all sheets led to the helmsman; a self-tending jib; a “chaise lounge” in the cockpit; counter-weighted dropaway companion slides.

I joked that Gerry had been saving up all of his “goodies” for this boat—the clever line-storage cockpit well; the central “mechanical room” down below; the space-age deck-to-hull junction, and much, much more.

Well, we wanted it. Never mind mature wisdom. We went for youthful enthusiasm.

After a little hesitation, Gerry agreed we could have Hull #1, even though his usual practice was to build the first one as a test bed, which would never go to market. We felt privileged.

The design was already turning heads since an understated unveiling at the Annapolis Boat Show in October 2015. Other clients were already lining up—behind us.

“Let’s do it,” Mary Anne said with a grin.

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admired it.

This advance to more refined design and fabrication was Gerry Douglas’ strategy to bring Catalina through the hard times of that ugly “Great Recession.” Contrarian as it seemed, he proposed to his two partners—founder Frank Butler and Marketing Director Sharon Day—that they build a more-expensive, more-distinctive product. It would be to exacting ABYC standards, with special safety features like his patented No-Strike Zone bow. This, while others in the industry appeared to be “de-constructing”—stripping things away, down-shifting to lower-quality systems and accessories—to save money.

Was it the right strategy? Well, Catalina today does not produce the thousands of vessels each year that it did in the past. But in the depths of the downturn, it never halted production, as did some others. The flagship of this new stan-

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The cockpit plug. Besides being used to create the mold for the fiberglass hull, the plug is a mock-up of the boat layout.

Gerry Douglas works on the helm layout in the cockpit plug.

dard, the Catalina 445, introduced in 2009, was a “Messiah boat,” in the words of the late Ron Frisosky, Catalina’s longtime sales rep (now deceased). That boat was the company’s “savior.”

The 425 now on Gerry’s drawing board looked to us like another significant step in the strategy—a breakthrough design unlike any previous at Catalina. Not that Douglas had ever designed “dogs.” He was winner 16 times over of Boat-of-The Year awards, and architect and engineer of at least 26 designs for Catalina since 1985.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity I’ve had over the years to exercise my craft here,” he said softly one day.

“I take my job seriously. We do things over and over sometimes, experimenting. I know I must be a pain to my craftsmen and craftswomen, but I want to get it right.”

And, it’s clearly a two-way street. Daily, he gets many

good ideas in the plant where his fabricators are cutting, sanding, fiberglassing, and installing wire, plumbing, engines and electronics. “They often show me how to do something better.”

“Better” is what Mary Anne and I had a chance to watch during the months of design and construction we were permitted to witness. Douglas gave us a relatively rare deep look into the building of a modern fiberglass yacht.

Every step of the way, we were invited to the plant to watch, and each time we came away more excited than before. We were being permitted to witness—and take part in—the creation.

This was Hull #1.

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BOOKS TO READ

Two Can Sail The “5 Step Plan” to Buy a Boat to Go Cruising

By Captains Jeff Grossman & Jean Levine Review by Steve Morrell

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met Jeff and Jean about 12 years ago at a Tampa Bay regatta where they sailed their beautiful 52-foot ketch, Polyphonic. I learned that Jean was a yacht surveyor, and that they did deliveries and instruction, and had done a lot of cruising in the Caribbean and the East Coast. Over the years, I watched them develop a program which concentrated on helping couples learn to sail, cruise and live together on a sailboat—in harmony. They are both very likeable and know as much about sailboats as anyone I know. I would seriously trust their opinion on a particular boat and its abilities. In fact, they offer themselves as consultants to people, most often couples, who are looking to In their words, “The 5 Step Plan is a guide to the things you need to learn to go from dreamer to cruiser with someone you love while avoiding needless, possibly dangerous, drama along the way.” That pretty much sums up their program.

The 5 Step Plan begins with—you guessed it—Step 1: Sample the Lifestyle; Learn to Sail. In other words, just don’t go out and buy a boat and leave the dock in it. Go take a sailing vacation, maybe a crewed charter—sample the lifestyle. Their advice will help ensure that your first “sampling” of the lifestyle is a successful one, as first impressions have a big impact.

The same goes with the next part of Step 1: Learn to sail, and again, this book's advice will help any couple choose the right school in the right place at the right time of the year in the right weather.

Step 2 is simple: Get time on the water. This can include: crewing in a race, joining a sailing club, buying a small sailboat, chartering a boat. Chartering is a big deal in this step and Jeff and Jean take you through what can be one of the most important steps on the journey to cruising, as in this step you might find out what kind and size of boat you

want. In fact, much of this step is dedicated exactly to this subject, which leads you into the next step, Step 3: Buy the Right Boat Step 3 is a big step, since it is going to require spending a lot of money and it’s important you don’t waste it.

Jeff and Jean take you through five key points: budget, used or new; coastal cruiser or bluewater cruiser; quality vs. price; monohull or catamaran; and interior and exterior decisions. This step takes up more space than any of the other steps, but just slightly more so than the next step, Step 4: Learn Your Boat.

Learning about your boat will come with time, whether you like it or not, but Jeff and Jean go through a process which will help you learn about your boat much faster and more thoroughly—including making drawings of the locations of all the systems. But Jeff and Jean take it far beyond learning where your boat systems are located. They go into learning those systems, making repairs, hiring work done, power sources, rigging, electronics, etc. It’s no surprise this step takes up a lot of room.

Last, but not least, is Step 5: Get Advanced Training.

This includes training in safety, weather, navigation and a multitude of other subjects which one might also call “continuing education”—because whether you like it or not, you will get educated in these subjects one way or the other— meaning by experience, if need be—but being prepared for them with advanced training is definitely smarter.

Throughout the book, Jeff and Jean give continuous examples of couples they’ve worked with (“with their names changed to protect the innocent”), along with real situations they’ve run into, like emergencies and mechanical failures, which brings the book down to reality. Plus— each step has a checklist which will help you get through that step so you can progress to the next one.

All in all, this is a great book, and I’ve learned several things myself just browsing its pages. This book would be a great guide for couples—or anyone, for that matter—considering buying a boat and cruising, whether local, coastal or blue water cruising.

Two Can Sail is available on Jeff and Jean’s website, www.TwoCanSail.com.

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Newman Darby

Rick White,

Windsurfing Pioneer— An American Original

Catamaran Sailor 1937-2017

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Newman Darby on his sailboard in 1963. Photo by Naomi Darby.

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e revolutionized the sport of sailing with his invention, but many have not yet heard about him. S. Newman Darby designed, built and sailed his first sailboard in Pennsylvania back in 1964, yet he was not widely recognized as the father of windsurfing until two decades ago.

Newman Darby passed away on Dec. 3 at the age of 88 at his home near Jacksonville, FL. The sailing world had heard that two Californians had patented the “Windsurfer” just a few years after Darby published his design in Popular Science. The existence of the U.S. patent gave credibility to the Californian assignees as the inventors. I was introduced to the “Windsurfer” brand, Sailboard, back in 1974. At the time there were fewer than 3000 Sailboards made. Soon I was a windsurfing fanatic, competitor and certified instructor and author.

Through the years, the sport and industry was littered with cease-and-desist letters and court battles. Many of those legal battles awarded the patent holder with large awards of back royalties. Some of the manufacturers folded as a result. The frequent legal conflict gave windsurfing a bad reputation. In spite of this, the sport flourished globally in the 70s and 80s, especially in Europe, and became an Olympic Sailing Class in 1984.

In the early 1990s the US Windsurfing Association had planned to open a museum for the sport in Corpus Christi, TX. When I heard about this project, I wrote a list of items that I thought should be in the museum. When the leaders at the USWA saw my list, they asked me to find the items, and where possible, get them donated or loaned. Though I had heard of Newman Darby by then, I had not seen much evidence. When I contacted Newman he sent me plenty of

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ick White, a legendary beach catamaran sailor who lived much of the year in the Florida Keys, passed away on Jan. 11 after a short battle with lung cancer in Tavernier, Florida Keys.

Rick and his wife, Mary Wells, were well-known in the last three decades for hosting catamaran regattas in Key Largo, many of which he wrote about that were published in SOUTHWINDS, along with his photos of the events. This last December, they hosted the 33rd Key Largo Steeplechase, a 110-mile trek around Key Largo for catamarans. Also hosted every December in recent years was the Hobie Wave Nationals. And in January, the Tradewinds Midwinter Open Cat Nationals/NAMSA North Americans were held Jan. 14-16—shortly after Rick’s death.

Rick and Mary also ran CatSailor.com, a popular website among beachcat sailors. In the 90s they had a newsletter called Catamaran Sailor which went digital in the early 2000s and can be subscribed to via the website. The website is a treasure trove of information for beachcat sailors and includes articles, a forum, classifieds for beachcats, photos, calendar of beachcat events, gear—and much more. There is a forum for almost every beachcat out there.

Rick was also known for books he authored on catamaran sailing, and seminars he held, which are recorded on DVDs. The books and videos are available on Amazon.com.

records, including the August 1965 issue of Popular Science.

I was overwhelmed. All of the evidence left no doubt that Newman was the true “father” of our sport. The museum never opened due to a shortfall in fundraising.

In the late 90s American Windsurfer magazine published two features on the Californian patent-holders, Drake and Schweitzer. After I read the two articles, I called the publisher, John Chao, and told him that the stories were misleading. I suggested that he send the two stories to Newman. He mailed those issues. As I expected, Newman refuted claims in those stories. What ensued were two major reports in American Windsurfer featuring Newman and Naomi Darby and their contributions to sailboarding.

Soon, Newman’s early prototype, photos and film were deeded to the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Lemelson Center for Invention.

As I reflect on Newman’s life, I feel a flood of emotions.

I take great pride in playing a key role in bringing him due recognition. I am now basking in comfort that he knew his legacy would live long after he was gone. Newman will be dearly missed by many.

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First Annual Bahamian

“Best of the Best” Regatta The Best Bahamian Racing Sloops and Skippers sail off in Nassau December 1-4

By Jan Pehrson Cover: An A Class racing sloop in the Best of the Best Regatta. Photo by Patrick Hanna.

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arrived at the Best of the Best Regatta by blind luck.

At 2am, on a dark and moonless Saturday morning, Nov. 26, my friend Capt. Ken and I left Biscayne Bay, FL, under sail for the Bahamas on his Morgan Out Island 36, Slowpoke.

Thirty-six hours later, south of Nassau with engine trouble, we headed into the port of Nassau to make repairs.

So far this doesn’t sound lucky, I know. But here’s the lucky part. We landed in Bay Shores Marina, where I immediately recognized the Harbor Master, Lundy Robinson. I have photographed Bahamian sloop racing twice for SOUTHWINDS and have seen Robinson, a frequent class-winner, on the podium collecting prize money and trophies.

“We are having a sloop regatta this weekend, it’s called the ‘Best of the Best,’ ” Robinson said. “It’s the first annual.

Sloops must qualify to be invited. They then compete to become the ‘Best of the Best of the Best.’ Would you like to come?”

Wow! A chance to watch the fastest Bahamian sloops fly over the water, the largest, 28 feet on deck, carrying about 1200 square feet of canvas ballasted by lead and crew.

In America, kids learn to ride bikes. In the Bahamas, kids learn to sail boats. The crew—maybe 15-18 people total on a windy day—are experienced, cool and collected, but from a distance appear to be hanging on to the rocketing sloops for their lives. Maybe eight sit one-behind-the-other on the “pry board”—balancing the huge mainsail.

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“Sure,” I told Robinson. “I’d love to.”

I’m a huge fan of sloop racing. Much more fun than conventional yacht racing, this sport, both traditional and thrilling, began in 1954 when it morphed out of workboats used for Bahamian fishing and transportation.

Sloops are made and sailed by real people using their hands and their skills, not technology. Hulls and spars must be made of wood, with sails of canvas. Owners, skippers and builders must be Bahamian. No winches or navigational aids (except a simple compass) are permitted.

All the sloops are different, because in the Bahamas, builders design for the winds and waters of their home island. Skippers sail with friends and family from home, so crew work is tight.

At the same time, the sport is traditional and an extreme adrenaline blast. The only size restriction is the length of the boats. (Class A – 28 feet; Class B – 21 feet; Class C – 17 feet).

The number of crew, mast height, boom length and amount of lead ballast—all are unlimited.

Before the racing started, Robinson arranged for me to interview all five Class A skippers. I asked them all the same questions, so I might learn their go-fast secrets: “Your sloop qualified for the ‘Best of the Best’ Regatta. What makes it so fast?” and, “As a skipper, you personally qualified for the ‘Best of the Best’ Regatta. What makes you sail so fast?”

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Brooks Miller Skipper of Tida Wave— from the island of Staniel Cay, Exumas

Photo by Patric Hanna

Coming into the regatta, Miller was on a winning streak after four straight wins against rival Long Island sloops.

has draft in back, shallow in front and a big body. Deep in back – this keeps her from sliding sideways.”

“Tida Wave is fast because of the design of the boat and the discipline of the crew. They are the best out there. They have been sailing with me for 27 years now. We understand how we like to sail. The design is good in any air. Tida Wave

“I’ve been sailing since I was seven years old. The older gentlemen from Staniel Cay taught me, I learned from their experience. My crew makes me look good. Staniel Cay has a legacy since 1954 when we had our first regatta win.”

Steve Smith Skipper of Lady Muriel— from the island of Staniel Cay, Exumas

Photo by Patric Hanna

Tida Wave and Lady Muriel are both sailed out of Staniel Cay, so are closely connected.

than the rest of the Bahamas. Our boat builders build a wide hull, fine entry and exit. Because of this, we can carry more mast and boom and sail.”

“The shape of Lady Muriel is very similar to Tida Wave, but Lady Muriel is six inches wider. In heavy wind we power more. In lighter air, 10 knots or less, it doesn’t take so much for Tida Wave to move. Staniel Cay has a different design

“I grew up with the best sailor in the Bahamas: Rolly Gray of Staniel Cay. I trained under Rolly.”

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Emmett Munroe Skipper of Original Courageou —from Ragged Islan Seventy-seven-year-old Munroe is the oldest skipper in the regatta. Three generations of Emmett’s family are on the boat: His sons and grandsons are sailing with him.

“The design of Original Courageous is fast. My boat is built to go over the water and not through the water. It is more flat on the bottom. My crew is good. I sail with my family; my two sons have sailed with me since they were little boys.”

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“I learned to sail at Ragged Island on weekends. Two or three of us young boys would sail on a boat together and watch the older guys. I came out of school at 15 and went to sea with my father. He was in the sloop trade between Cuba and Haiti. We had only a compass and used dead reckoning. I have always worked on the water. I was a captain on the trade boats—barges and tugs—and mail boats.”

Lundy Robinson Skipper of Red Stripe —from the settlement of Black Point, Great Guana Cay, Exuma Robinson and the regatta committee created the concept of the “Best of the Best.”

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water instead of through the water.”

“I learned to sail from my Dad. We raced sloops from the time I was a little kid. At Black Point, back in the day, we had no engines. If you wanted fish, you sailed. If you wanted conch, you sailed. That’s how I got into sailing.”

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Stefan Knowles Skipper of Running Tide —from Long Island

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Thirty-three-year-old Knowles is the youngest skipper in the regatta, and the only one to be skippering in all three classes—A, B, and C. “Running Tide has a good design, plus she is maintained to a high standard. Long Island boats have an ‘S-shaped’ bottom.

We say ‘like a wine glass.’ Some designs win in some conditions, some in others. In heavy winds, the ‘S shape’ is good.”

“I had lots of training as a kid, racing kids in the neighborhood. I was given a little boat by my brother. I sailed with the kids.”

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uring four days of racing on Montagu Bay, sloops traded places. Fans from their home islands cheered them on: “Keep comin’ man, don’t be slidin’ now.” Bands played, booths served up conch on a stick, lobster on a stick, okra soup, sheep tongue souse, pig feet souse. Festivities.

Excitement. Spectacle. That’s why there is a move on in the Bahamas right now to make fan-friendly sloop racing the national sport, replacing cricket.

Oops! These sloops are not easy to sail! Top Olympic and world-class sailors from around the world—in town for a Star Sailors League regatta—missed their timing on the pry board and sunk Sacrifice, a Class C sloop normally crewed by two young Long Island brothers. No lasting harm was done.

The swimming Star sailors were picked up by a chase boat, and Sacrifice was refloated after lead was removed.

“People have no idea what a pain in the neck these boats are to sail,” said 27-year-old Nioshi Rolle, jib trimmer on Lady Muriel. A former junior champion, Rolle is the only woman sailing Class A sloops in the regatta. “The course is right off the beach for the spectators, so it’s tidal. Did you notice that we had to heel the Lady Muriel over to cross the finish line so we didn’t hit bottom? Also, at times we can’t change course where we want to because we must wait until we sail over shallow spots and come to a deep spot before we can tack.”

To the untrained eye, all the sloops look alike, but thanks to the education of the five skippers, as I watched the racing I began to appreciate the complexities and differences in strategies, tactics, materials, design and crews and how all these factors make a boat win or lose in different conditions.

Crew weight—movable ballast—is a factor. Before a race, skippers must determine how many people to carry. In past years, slippers would dump off crew into the water at

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the upwind marks, but racing rules no longer permit this.

Tida Wave has the tallest mast (69 feet) and flies an enormous sail, “The Cloud,” making her unstoppable in light air.

One day, Lady Muriel was dog-slow. The next day she was fast. Why? “Yesterday,” Rolle explained, “we carried too much lead, so we were slower, today we carried less and we flew.”

On Original Courageous, skipper Emmett Munroe’s 70plus years of experience can be seen in his tactics. He is great in a straight-line. His competitors maneuver against each other and get distracted by their own personal dogfights, allowing Munroe to put the hammer down and sail right through them.

Equipment matters. Red Stripe’s canvas sail failed, stretching out of shape and slowing the boat down.

Running Tide missed the mark twice due to communications issues between the driver of the boat and the bowman. The person driving the boat cannot see under the huge mainsail, so must rely totally on the advice of the crew.

At the end of the regatta, after four days of close racing, Class A results were: 1, Tida Wave; 2, Lady Muriel; 3, Original Courageous. Class B and Class C honors went to young skipper Stefan Knowles of Long Island, sailing New Susan Chase in Class-B. and Witty K in Class C. If you have the opportunity to visit the islands and see one of these events don’t miss it!

Jan Pehrson is a sailing photojournalist who spends summers in San Francisco, CA, and winters in St. Pete Beach, FL. As a racing and cruising sailor and Coast Guard-licensed skipper, Jan’s familiarity with sailing and the sailing community lends an indepth element to her prolific array of photographs and articles.

Contact her at janpehrson.com.

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Dat’a Buoys in the Stream

By Mike and Cindy Alyea

NOV. 10, 2016. OFF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

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lue Ocean Sails, our St. Augustine-based nonprofit marine science educational organization, had coordinated with NOAA to drop two Global Drifter Buoys in the Gulf Stream off NE Florida. NOAA provided the two buoys, manufactured by MetOcean of Nova Scotia, and Blue Ocean Sails provided the crew and the boat—our Irwin 43, Sea Breeze. We had coordinated teachers and students from Oregon, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, who “adopted” the buoys.

Originally planned for mid-October, the trip was delayed a month by hurricane Matthew, late season offshore low pressure systems and early season frontal passages. Picking a proper weather window for the 48-hour voyage out to the Gulf Stream and back had proven to be a bit trying. Atmospheric gyrations continued to make shambles of even threeday forecasts. Our goal of avoiding northerly winds over the stream 75 miles offshore eventually gave way to the “revised goal” of northerly winds not Mike with the two drifter buoys that were deployed in the Gulf Stream. more than 15 knots over the stream.

Approximately 500 students from 16 different schools were hopeful that we would be successful.

First mate Cindy manned the helm, while crew Alex Reaching for the Delorme inReach satcom device, I sent a and myself braced on the aft deck preparing to toss the text message to update them all on conditions offshore, as buoys. Once on station, the arming magnets were removed we broke 60 miles off the coast of NE Florida; “Nov 10, from the buoys and over the side they went, separated by a 2016. Conditions look good. Drifter buoy deployment is a mile to avoid them entangling each other as they began GO.” Another three hours hard on the wind would pass their Gulf Stream journey. Reaching for the Delorme, a before reaching our destination in the heart of the Gulf sense of satisfaction set in as I texted an update to the waitStream. ing students and teachers: “Both buoys deployed. Mission The goal of 70 to 80 miles offshore was needed to help accomplished.” ensure the buoys would drift in the Gulf Stream for over a If all goes well, the buoys' batteries will last for over 400 year while sending hourly data updates via satellite to the days, providing NOAA and over 500 students access to NOAA data base. The data stream includes sea surface temocean current data. The path of the two buoys over the past perature (SST), positional latitude, longitude and time and several weeks has been quite different. While Dat'a Buoy #2 is available online to teachers and students for their projects has followed the traditional path of the Gulf Stream and is and studies. drifting off New England, Dat'a Buoy #1 has not escaped NOAA has been deploying Global Drifter Buoys in the the clutches of the Charleston Gyre and continues to be world’s oceans for more than 10 years, supporting ongoing trapped off the coast of the Carolina's by the vagaries of the studies of ocean currents around the globe. Participation in Gulf Stream's gyres and counter currents. the drifter buoy project by students and teachers is made possible by NOAA’s Adopt a Buoy Program, which also To learn more about NOAA’s Global Drifter program, go to provided the opportunity for the students to select a name www.aoml.noaa.gov, and click Ocean Observations, then for the buoys...they chose the names Dat'a Buoy #1 and go to the Global Drifter Program.

Dat’a Buoy #2. Clever.

We were soon sailing "off soundings" over a 300 fathom To sail with us, visit www.youtube.com, and search for bottom. Bottlenose dolphin joined with us darting about in “global drifter buoy by Blue Ocean Sails” to view a sixher bow wake as the breeze piped up to 15 knots and minute video of our drifter buoy deployment voyage. backed further towards north. Given the uncertainty of offshore wind forecasts, we readied the drifter buoys with Mike and Cindy Alyea founded the St. Augustine-based non-profstickers of school and student names, repositioned them it educational organization, Blue Ocean Sails, to assist, support both to the aft deck and recorded time, date and deployand facilitate marine science students, educators, citizens and ment location: 30 12.55N 79 56.20W.

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RACE CALENDAR LISTING YOUR RACE To list a race or regatta, with or without a description, email editor@southwindsmagazine.com. We limit the descriptions to about 50 words (that includes the title.

Longer descriptions listed for a small fee, starting at $20—contact editor.) Races with descriptions are up to the discretion of the editor. We intend them to be the more major races. Send the information. DO NOT just send a link.

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.

UYC: University YC, www.universityyachtclub.org FEBRUARY 4 Hot Ruddered Bum. UYC 11-12 Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta** 26 Commodore’s Cup. UYC 27-March 2 Laser Southerns. LLSC MARCH 12-13 Keel Boat Midwinters. PHRF. LNYC 19-20 Atlanta Cup. J/22, J/24, Melges 24. LLSC 25-27 Easter Regatta. J/24, Sportboats. CSC (South Carolina)

Upcoming Major Regattas

Catalina 22 Midwinters, Cocoa, FL, Feb. 25-26

Yacht Clubs Listed Below/Yacht Club Directory Clubs listed below are the clubs that have regattas listed this month or next month. For a complete list of clubs in the Southeast, go to www.SouthwindsMagazine.com and go to the club directory. To add your club or edit the listing, create an account on the online directory. You can then add additional information about your club: Location, regattas, club racing, cruising, activities, general information, etc.

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.

For Racing News, Race Training and National and International Regattas in the South, see “Racing News” section, page 21

Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): BYC: Brevard YC FYC: Florida YC, www.theFloridaYachtClub.org IRYC: Indian River YC, www.iryc.org LESC: Lake Eustis YC, www.lescfl.com MYC: Melbourne YC, www.MelbourneYachtClub.com NFCC: North Florida Cruising Club. www.nfccsail.com RCJ: Rudder Club of Jacksonville, www.RudderClub.com SAYC: St. Augustine YC, www.StAugustineYachtClub.com TSC: Titusville SC, www.SailTitusville.com

Race Calendar (January and February calendars for CORA and SAYRA not completed by press time) Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) organizes many of the regattas in the Charleston, SC, area. www.charlestonoceanracing.org.

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. This is the main site for racing in the region. Go to this site for clubs and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com.

Lake Lanier, GA: http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/LakeSchedule.php BFSC: CSC: LLSC: LNYC: SSC: 70

Barefoot Sailing Club, www.barefootsailing.org Columbia SC (S. Carolina), www.ColumbiaSailingClub.org Lake Lanier SC, GA, www.llsc.com Lake Norman YC, NC, www.lakenormanyachtclub.com Southern SC, www.southernsailing.org

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FEBRUARY 3-5 18th Wayfarer Mid-Winters Championship & 9th MC Scot Train Wreck Regatta. LESC 10-12 Fleet 87 J/24 Midwinters. MYC/Eau Gallie YC 18-19 47 George Washington Birthday Regatta. LESC 25-26 Catalina 22 Midwinters. IRYC* 26 Hagar the Horrible Regatta. Beach Cats. Kelly Park. BYC MARCH 5 SC45 Regatta. IRYC 6-7 Zenda U for MC Scows. LESC 9-11 45th MCSA Mid-Winters Regatta. Triple Crown 3. LESC 11-12 Flying Scot Regatta. IRYC 11-12 Space Coast Regatta. TSC 22-26 St Augustine Race Week. SAYC TBA Spring River Regatta. NFCC TBA River City Regatta. RCJ TBA Orange Peel Regatta. FYC

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2nd Annual Washington’s Birthday Regatta, Barnacle Historic State Park, Biscayne Bay, FL, Feb. 25 The 2nd 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. Go to www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm for more information and the NOR, or call 305-442-6866.

Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Clubs with regattas listed this month (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 MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.com SORC Southern Ocean Racing Conference. www.sorcsailing.org STC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org FEBRUARY (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** See Racing News page 21) 3-5 Audi Melges 20 Winter #2. CGSC 3 Pineapple Cup to Jamaica** 4-5 Star Zag Regatta. CRYC 4 Etchells Florida State Championship. BBYC 10-12 Marstrom 32 Catamaran Regatta. CGSC 11-12 Comodoro Rasco Snipe Regatta. CGSC 11-12 Star Levin Cup. CRYC 11-12 MYC Annual Regatta-BBYRA #5 & #6 24-26 Etchells MidWinters East regatta. BBYC 25 Barnacle Regatta* MARCH (** See Racing News page 21) 3-5 Melges 20 Winter #3. CGSC 6-11 TP52 Regatta. BBYC/STC 5-11 Bacardi Race Week 8-12 Nassau Winter Series Snipes** 12 BBYRA One—Design #7. KBYC 15 Miami to Havana Race Start. SORC** 17-19 Etchells Coral Reef Cup. CRYC News & Views for Southern Sailors

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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 16, “Other Events,” for more information.

Race Calendar Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). January through May: Free Women’s Sailing Lessons at 35pm Saturdays, 10am-noon Sundays. Small boat races Thursdays and Sundays from 1-4. A cook-out is held immediately following the Sunday races. A social hour featuring lite fare is held on Fridays from 6-8pm. Beginners and non-members welcome. The KWCSC is located at 705 Palm Avenue (off Sailboat Lane). 305-292-5993. www.keywestsailingcenter.org.

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 page 21) 10-12 Buccaneer Blast. UKSC 17-19 Moth Racing. UKSC 18-25 Force 5s. UKSC** MARCH 2-5 A-Cats. UKSC 25 Commodore’s Regatta. Portsmouth. UKSC 26 Commodore’s Regatta. PHRF. UKSC 31-April 2 Moth Racing. UKSC

Upcoming Major Regattas

24th Annual Conquistador Cup, Punta Gorda, FL, March 4 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.

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RACE CALENDAR 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.

8th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Feb. 2-5 The 2017 Charlotte Harbor Regatta will feature more than 100 boats in 10 classes. Expected classes are 2.4mR, Precision 15, Harbor 20, Flying Scot, F18, F16, Hobie 16, WindRider 17 and Weta trimaran. 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 multihulls) on Feb. 4. For information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com. www.charlotteharborregatta.com

Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Apollo Beach, FL, Feb. 11 The Tampa Sailing Squadron will host the 53rd annual Gasparilla Regatta. This regatta ties in with the pirate theme of the Gasparilla celebration on Tampa Bay. Ashore, the club provides free dockage for the weekend, complimentary rum drinks by Mount Gay Rum, a pirate party and costume contest, and great food. Out on the water there will be the usual classes of racers plus a fun cruising class called “The Mother Lode.” The channel has just been dredged and the depth at low water is seven feet. There is also a special shoot-out challenge for the Musketoon trophy between DIYC and TSS for the best finishes in the cruising classes.

Go to www.sail-tss.org for more information.

Crown Cars Regatta, Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, March 11 This event is now in its 33rd 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.

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SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup, St. Petersburg, FL, April 1 This will be the 36th 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 (March 11, and Suncoast Race Week (April 6-9). See details on the website.

13th IYC Leukemia Cup Regatta, Punta Gorda, FL, March 11 & March 18-19 This year will mark the 13th 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 race, billiards tournament, bicycling, barbecue bash and silent auction. Small sailboats, including sport boats race on March 11 and PHRF racing is held on March 18-19.

Hosted by the Isles Yacht Club of Punta Gorda. www.islesyc.com.

2017 Gulf Coast Sailing Club Charity Regatta, March 18-19 This 2-day race off the shores of Naples is open to all classes of sailboats and to those interested in raising charity funds through participation or sponsorship. Event proceeds will help children in the community affected by the loss of loved ones through the Avow Children’s Bereavement Program or by bringing the joy of sailing to special needs, blind or disadvantaged youth or others who may benefit from the therapeutic benefits of sailing. The Charity Regatta dinner on March 18 at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club will feature a multi-media presentation by Tucker Thompson, America’s Cup 35 TV Host who will also race in the regatta.

Boat registrations start at $125 for US Sailing Association members. Go to gulfcoastsailingclub.org for information.

Regatta Chairman Craig Spicer.

Race Calendar 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.

Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): BYC: Bradenton YC. www.BradentonYachtClub.com CCSC: Clearwater Community Sailing Center, www.clearwatercommunitycenter.org CHCS: Charlotte Harbor Sailing Center. www.charlotteharborcommunitysailingcenter.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society, www.cmcs-sail.org CYC: Clearwater YC, www.ClearwaterYachtClub.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 SPSA: St. Petersburg SA, www.spsa.us SPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.org SSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) For complete details and regatta changes, 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 Boat of the Year: (DIBOTY) Gulf Racing Boat of the Year (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 Boat of the Year (Naples to Marco Island): (SWFLBOTY) Caloosahatchee Region Boat of the Year: (CLRBOTY) FEBRUARY (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** See Racing News page 20) 2-5 Charlotte Harbor Regatta* 4 Valentine’s. SPYC 4-5 USODA Valentines Day Regatta 8-10 Contender Midwinters. CCSC 9 Full Moon. DIYC 10 Full Moon Pursuit Race. SPSA 11 Cherry Pie Regatta. SSS (SBYABOTY) 11 Edison Gulf Regatta. CMCS (CLRBOTY) 11 Gasparilla Regatta. TSS* 11 Winter Cup. MIYC (SWFLBOTY) 16-19 NOOD. SPYC (SCBOTY) ** 17-19 Laser Masters. DIYC 18-20 Club 420 Midwinters. CCSC 22-26 Laser Midwinters. CYC 23-26 Quantum J/70s. SPYC 23-26 505 Midwinters. CCSC 25 Spring Regatta. GCSC (SWFLBOTY) 25 Hillsborough Bay Regatta. DIYC 28-March 4 St. Petersburg-Habana Race. SPYC** MARCH (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** See Racing News page 21) 4-6 Hobie Midwinters East. DIYC 1-4 Thistles. SPYC 4 Conquistador Cup. PGSC (CHBOTY)* 9 Full Moon. DIYC 10 Fireballs and Friends. DIYC 10-12 Windsurf Midwinters. CCSC 11 Spring Regatta. GCSC (SWFLBOTY) 11 Leukemia Cup One Designs. IYC* 11-12 Crown Cars Regatta. SPYC (SCBOTY) (SPORC)* 17-19 Windmill Midwinters. SSS 18 Around Egmont Classic. BYC (SBYABOTY) 18 Shrimp Festival. CMCS (CHBOTY) 18-19 Leukemia Cup. PHRF. IYC (CHBOTY)* 18-21 Lightning Midwinters. SPYC 25 AVOW Hospice. GCSC (SWFLBOTY)* 26-28 Sunfish Masers and Midwinters. CHCS** 28-30 Snipe Midwinters. CYC** 31-April 2 Ted Irwin’s Memorial Pusser’s Rum Cup. SPYC (SCBOTY) (SPORC)* News & Views for Southern Sailors

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Mardi Gras Race Week, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 28-March 5 The New Orleans Yacht Club is holding its annual premier racing event with One-Design and PHRF racing. OneDesign racing is March 2-5, and PHRF (Spinnaker and NonSpinnaker divisions) is March 4-5. 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.

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

Race Calendar Clubs with regattas listed this month GBCA: Galveston Bay Cruising Association. www.byca.org GYA: Gulf Yachting Association. www.gya.org HYC: Houston YC, Houston, TX, www.Houstonyachtclub.com PBYC: Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL, www.PensacolaBeach-YC.org PYC: Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL, www.PensacolaYachtClub.org SYC: Southern YC, New Orleans, LA, www.SouthernYachtClub.org FEBRUARY (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 4 Super Bowl Regatta. BWYC 13 Valentine Regatta. PBYC (tentative date) 18 Midwinter Regatta. GBCA 24-26 Tripp 26 Midwinters. StABYC 28-March 5 Mardi Gras Race Week* MARCH 17-19 USODA Gulf Coast Champs. www.usoda.org 18-19 Performance Cup Regatta. GBCA 24-25 J/105 Texas Invitational Regatta. GBCA 25 Twister Regatta. StABYC 25-26 Dogwood Regatta. FYC

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_________________________________________ RF 246 Rosborough Sedan Cruiser. A project boat. Either bad I/O or outboard. My last project, perhaps. 73-year young Vietnam Vet. John. Stuart, FL. 772-285-4858 (4/17)

2016 Robalo 206 Cayman. Price $42,500.

This is a great opportunity to get a 2016 less than 8 months old with less than 50 hours on the Yamaha Four Stroke engine with stainless prop. Check out more images at www.AtlasYachtSalesfl.com/used. Call Rose Ann 904-501-1532, or email roseann@atlasyachtsalesfl.com

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Astus Trimaran 16.5, trailer, new 2016. VPLP French design. Fast, easy to sail/setup, stable and fun. $23,000 ($28,000 new). Sarasota, FL. dean@windrider.com or 612-338-2170.

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20’ Supercat 1979. 12’ beam, daggerboards, mesh tramp, furling jib (new), full batten main, aluminum rotating mast. Original owner, never damaged, in storage many years. Time to pass the thrills to a new owner. $2000. 941-743-6322. Motor and mount available. (4/17)

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Wharram Tiki 21 Catamaran. Solid but needs full bottom sanding and paint. No trailer but has 4-wheel Cat Trax beach cart.

Wharram wing sail. 6hp Tohatsu. Solar with separate battery and 6-breaker electrical system in each hull. LED nav lights. Power outlets inside and on deck. Safety net/tramps: 2 fore and 1 aft. $7,000 OBO. Florida Keys. Read a review on another Tiki 21 in Back Issues, Nov. 2016, at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

305-664-0190 (voice mail only, no texts), or svforeveryoung@hotmail.com (2/17)

S2 7.9 1984. Race ready. Tohatsu 4-stroke 6HP. Includes Blade, Dacron 135; Mylar 145, 2 Mylar 155, racing main, Dacron full batten main. New bottom paint, refurbished keel and rudder. Reconditioned trailer included.

Pensacola, FL. $11,000 OBO. 850.293.4031 jjjbean@aol.com,. (2/17) SOUTHWINDS

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25’ Catalina 250, 2010. Wing Keel, Wheel Steering w/auto-pilot, Honda 9.9 Elec. start, dual Batteries, depth & VHF, Furling, Lazy Jacks, Bimini, Enclosed Head, Galley, Sleeps 4, Comfortable dinette. Contemporary cruiser. $28,467. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, 800-783-6953 or 727-327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

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

CORSAIR F28R, 1999. #52. Carbon wing mast & sprit. Dry-stored at home on custom trailer. Immaculate and ready to launch. 12K$ refurb 2009. South Florida. $61,900. Bill @786-236-0662, Polaris2530@gmail.com (2/17)

29’ Island Packet 1996. Yanmar 27hp, Cutter rig w/staysail furler, Raymarine chartplotter w/radar, ST4000 Autopilot, 2014 bottom paint & wax, 2010 barrier coat, 2014 rudder, 2015 Comp. head, Must See! $67,500, Call Clark @ 561-676-8445, www.Sailboatsin Florida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

30’ Albin Ballad, 1977. 10hp rebuilt Volvo Penta, Swedish world cruiser, 47% ballast. 4 sails, tiller with autopilot, new dodger, new dinghy, outboard. $15,000. Stewart Marine 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com

Baba 30 Hull 64 Freshwater vessel. New Harken Roller Furling and Headsail, Engine Removed and Repower to begin. Motivated Seller $29,900 OBO (pre-repower). Pics at http://tinyurl.com/Baba30. Contact austinsalley@live.com. Austin (803) 397-9448. (2/17)

30' Nonsuch Classic 1982. 4 ft draft, refrigeration, LPG stove, custom hard dinghy, Mercury 3.3 HP, 27 HP Westerbeke diesel, New Tides Fast Track. Clearwater area. $36,000. Captain Kirk 727-586-5990 (2/17)

1999 Catalina 320. Daysailing or extended cruising without breaking the bank, Coyote’s got the gear to do it. Low engine hours, good sails and canvas, autopilot, GPS, AIS, Garmin Map 740 S touch screen Radar/chart plotter/sonar, much more. $62,000. Alan 941350-1559 www.windsweptyachtsales.com. email alanpwys@gmail.com.

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Fales Seeker 32’ 1974. Willard-design full displacement rare classic trawler with upper and lower helm stations. Fiberglass lapstreak rounded stern trawler with 50 hp Perkins 4108. Quality upgrades and impeccably maintained. Berthed on Lake Hartwell, GA. Seeking $52,500. Email mertland@gmail.com for pics and info. (2/17)

33’ Beneteau 2004. 27hp Volvo Penta, roller furling genoa, in-mast furling mainsail, gennaker, elec windlass, custom CP cushions, removable stern rails, equipped galley, lovely woodwork & easy to sail! $69,500, Call Capt.

Calvin @ 941-830-1047, www.Sailboats inFlorida.com, Edwards Yachts Sales

33’ Marlow Hunter 2013. One of easiest boats to sail with one of the best layouts. In-mast furling, shoal draft , A/C. Asking $148,900.

Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-5272800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com

34’ Gemini 105Mc Catamaran, 2008. Queensize bed in owner’s cabin, 2 doubles aft and dinette converts. Air, gens, radar, autopilot, 110v/propane refrigerator, dinghy and outboard, 18” draft, 14’ beam, 27hp. Westerbeke. $120,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. 305-8152607. www.marinesource.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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34’ Performance Cruising Gemini 105MC 2009. Westerbeke diesel 648hrs, Garmin GPS/Radar/Depth, Raymarine autopilot/ wind/tridata, AC, 200W solar, dinghy davits, Lewmar windlass, waxed & detailed 2017! $125,000, Call Kevin B @ 850-982-0983, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

35’ Catalina 350 2004. Owner buying larger boat and priced this to sell. Low hours, in-mast furling, solar, A/C, davits and new dinghy.

Asking only $98,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St. Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, (727) 527-2800.

Joe@PreferredYachts.com,PreferredYachts.com

1976 35’ Fuji — $38,900 – Michael Martin – 440-781-8201– michael@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.ne

35’ Victory Catamaran. Built by Endeavour, High Quality, One Owner boat. Three Staterooms, Fits in regular Slip. Asking $149,900. Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center in St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro.

727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

35’ Beneteau 350 Oceanis 1991. New Yanmar diesel 2012. Great layout. Asking $54,900.

Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Contact Jamie Birch 317-7508664, Jamie@PreferredYachts.com.

1980 Tartan 37 Sparkman Stevens. Budget cruising on a true classic. Shoal draft, air condition, refrig, autopilot,solar, dinghy davits, GPS, VHF, Inverter, large battery bank. REDUCED ONLY Reduced to $39,900.. Alan 941-3501559. alanpwys@gmail.com. Details at www.windsweptyachtsales.com

Southerly Yachts 36-57’ Best shoal draft, blue water boats – Proven and well engineered for 36 years. Shoal Draft Freedom & Deep Draft Performance at the tip of your fingers. Push a button & the keel swings back – the safest way. Go where others cannot! From $189,000 to $1,495,000. Contact S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

1985 C&C 37 listed at $48,900. This C&C yacht is a fast, sturdy racer/cruiser. Her spacious cockpit is well laid out for both sail handling and relaxation. Find more information at www.AtlasyachtSalesfl.com/used, or call Rose Ann 904-501-1532.

Email roseann@atlasyachtsalesfl.com

1995 36’ Catalina MK II - $65,000 – Curtis Stokes – 954-684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

36’ Mariner Ketch, 1979. U.S. Built, Peter Canning design. Raven black hull, beautiful Burma teak interior, sleeps 7, 55hp Yanmar diesel, 5’ draft, 6’6” headroom. $30,000.

Stewart Marine Corp, Miami, 305-815-2607. www.marinesource.com

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Southerly 38 2012. New listing! In the Caribbean & ready for you to enjoy the Winter sailing the Islands. Having crossed the Atlantic, she is well-equipped for cruising.

Variable draft of 2’ 8” – 8’ 6”. Imagine where you can go! S&J Yachts, 410-6392777. www.sjyachts.com

1979 38’ Cabo Rico Cutter. Great sailing performance. Bluewater consruction. Crealock design. Rebuilt Perkins diesel, refrigeration, Cutter rig, Solar panels, inverter, updated electronics. $64,900. Alan 941-350-1559. www.windsweptyachtsales.com. email alanpwys@gmail.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

1979 CAL 39 MKII. Location: Miami. 5’6” draft, encapsulated fin keel, large cockpit, roomy cabin. Solid boat $20,000. Needs new bottom paint and cosmetic TLC. Carlos 561213-9038. Carlosproacarlos@yahoo.com.

(2/17)

39’ Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41, 2010. Refit last Spring; Air, watermaker, underwater lights. Sleeps 10. Twin Volvo 30hp diesels with easy deck access. $249,000. Call 305815-2607, Stewart Marine, Miami. www.marinesource.com

2005 39’ Beneteau 393. Diesel, Air conditioner, Fridge, GPS, autopilot, 3 staterooms, 2 heads, all the cruising gear. Reduced $79,900.

Alan 941-350-1559, AlanPWYS@gmail.com, www.windsweptyachtsales.com

40’ Island Packet 1996. One of the best cruising boats ever built. Loads of custom features and upgrades. Asking $179,900. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-527-2800.

Joe@PreferredYachts.com

40’ Caliber LRC 2004. Long Range Cruiser, Original Owner, Pristine, Everything you want in a cruising sailboat capable of a circumnavigation. Asking $234,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St. Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-527-2800.

Joe@PreferredYachts.com PreferredYachts.com

Island Packet 40 – A very popular cruising boat that is safe, comfortable and has tremendous storage. 1996 asking $174,900 & 1994 asking $147,500. Call Matt for details. S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756, www.sjyachts.com

1992 Caliber 40. New batten main, furling jib, cutter rig, solar panel, davits, new canvas, A/C, heat, GPS plotter, depth, fish finder, VHF, SSB, Sea Frost refrig., good shape, just finished trip from Caribbean, no brokers, estate sale. $89,900. Located Tarpon Springs, FL. Ready to go. For more info: strandhagenw@aol.com, Cell 904-540-5388 (2/17)

Vagabond 39 Pilothouse Cutter. Full keel.

Well-equipped. Plasteak decks. Perkins 4-108. $45,000. 757-870-3265. (2/17)

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2015 Marlow Hunter 40. With Warranty.

Fully Loaded with Blue Hull, Gen, A/C, Inmast Main, 2-Cabin, Davits, Stern rail love seats. Turn Key ready for survey. $210k. Call Capt. Richard Fachtmann. 727-4UR-CAPT, or R@Yachtmann.com

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

2014 Jeanneau 41 DS. Turn-key, like-new, beautiful boat! Listed at $259,000, she is loaded with everything you need for cruising!

With full electronics and low engine hours, this is a MUST SEE! Call today to schedule your showing! 912-638-8573 sales@dunbaryachts.com

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42’ 2015 REFIT CUSTOM 90 Endeavour 42.

Cleopatra - MINT Refit including: Generator, A/C, Bow-Thruster, In-Mast Main, Custom Aft Stern Rail Seats, Enclosure Canvas, All New Custom Interior. A MUST SEE @ The St. Pete Show! Call 727-999-4716 CaptZ@Yachtmann.com.

2001 Catalina 42 MKII – New Listing! Listed at $144,900, she is a 2001, two-cabin, centerline version with wing keel. She is loaded with cruising equipment and ready to take her new owners comfortably and safely wherever the wind takes them. This vessel has been constantly upgraded and maintained. 912638-8573 www.dunbaryachts.com

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

1974 42’ Whitby - $78,500 – Greg Merritt – 813-294-9288 – greg@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

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 $119,900. 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

Island Packet 445 2006. Clean, very well equipped & priced right! Easy to handle. Lots of equipment; A/C, 8kw generator, solar panels, wind generator, watermaker, bow thruster… $364,000. Contact Matt at S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

J/42’ JBoat 1996. One of the best performance cruisers ever built. New fully batten main, carbon mast, A/C. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center.

Contact Jamie Birch 317-750-8664.

Jamie@PreferredYachts.com.

420 Island Packet 2002. Lowest Price on the market - Two Boat Owner. All new upgrade electronics - Reduced to $224,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center, St. Petersburg. Contact Joe Zammataro. 727527-2800 Joe@PreferredYachts.com

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Now in stock NEW CATALINA 425! Winner of Cruising World Boat of the Year and SAIL best boat 2017. This is a MUST SEE! This beautiful boat has all the things you love about Catalinas and more! Call today to schedule your private showing. 912-6388573. sales@dunbaryachts.com. St. Simons Island, GA

Proven Bluewater 1988 44CC Morgan Sloop. READY to go at a Rock Bottom price.

This “must-see,” well-kept, completely equipped cruiser is BUY of the month for a price of $86,000. AIS, stern arch, genset, new Autohelm, great anchoring gear, wind gen, radar & much more. Owner 727-4666444 (2/17)

2014 Beneteau 45 Oceanis. Loaded with Low Hrs, Gen, A/C, ready for survey & Never Chartered. $330k Call Capt. James Fachtmann.

954-SEA-LUCK or J@Yachtmann.com

45’ Morgan 1978. Cummins 65HP, 2015 & a 2013 Garmin chartplotter/fish finders, hard top bimini, 634 amps of solar panels, full CP enclosure w/strataglass windows, large party CP, READY TO CRUISE! $68,999, Call Harry @ 412-692-0639, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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45’ Jeanneau 45DS 2008. 75hp Yanmar, Gen Set, Air, RF, Bow Thruster, FullRayMarine electronics, Davits, Life Raft, Windlass, Two Staterooms, Two Heads, Duel Helms, Spacious Cockpit, Bottom Paint 2015, Bimini, Dodger, Yard-maintained. At our docks. $219,900. George Carter, GSYS, 941-7929100 for appointment

Southerly 135 (45’) 2006. High performing blue water yacht with a DRAFT from 2’ 9” to 9’ 9” at the push of a button!! Many recent upgrades: hull recently painted, new canvas, cushions, A/C etc. $394,000. Contact Matt S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756 www.sjyachts.com

Moody 46 2000. Turn-key cruising boat in the BVIs with many upgrades/updates. Just reduced by $20,000! Cutter rig, shoal draft.

Nicely maintained. Many upgrades including Brand New holding tank & hoses, Electronics, Fisher Panda Generator, Zodiac, Outboard & much more. Enjoy her this winter in the Islands! $259,000. Contact Matt, S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

Island Packet 465 2008. The newest 465 you can get! One of a kind opportunity for an almost new yacht! Extremely pampered: Hinckley maintained, covered & stored inside a heated building. Hardly used. Only 51 engine & 4 generator hrs.. Contact S&J Yachts 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

Call For Special Pricing. 2016 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 479 with Intercoastal-Friendly Mast!

This 3 Cabin/2 Head layout has the master forward with a beautiful salon and fully galley.

Included as options is an in-mast furling mainsail, air conditioning, genset, bow thruster, full electronics, radar, solar panels, bimini, dodger, ground tackle and much more. Call Rose Ann 904-501-1532 or Email: roseann@atlasyachtsalesfl.com

1986 Wauquiez 47 Centurion. Proven bluewater classic cutter. Schaeffer Mainsail furler.

Generator, SSB, VHF, air condition, diesel heater, Twin autopilots, Twin GPS, Radar. 2 staterooms, 2 heads. $119,900. Alan 941350-1559. alanpwys@gmail.com. Details at www.windsweptyachtsales.com.

47’ Dufour Nautitech Catamaran 1995. With lots of new updated equipment, including new Twin 55hp Volvo Diesels, Refrig and Freezer, Generator, Chartplotter, Washer/Dryer, Watermaker, Windlass, 4 State Rooms w/en-suite head and showers. Spacious Catamaran capable of extended passages. www.GrandSlam YachtSales.com. Offered at $279,000. Call George Carter 941-792-9100.

1985 Hans Christian 48T. Listed at $259,000.

This is a beautiful, spacious yacht. She has a rebuilt engine with only 570 hours. Fully loaded with so many great features, including rebuilt generator, solar panels, fully battened mainsail and tons more. She is turn-key, ready to go sailing! Call today 800-282-1411, or sales@dunbaryachts.com, St. Simons Island, GA

49’ Hunter 2008. Here is a steal! Best Price, Best Equipped one on the Market. Rare Cutter Rig, Loads of Extra Features. 3 cabin, Custom Sails. Try $249,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800

BROKERS:

46’ Beneteau 461. Low Hours on Engine & Generator. Inmast Furling, Elect Winch. Two Staterooms. Asking only $124,900. Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center St Petersburg.

Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800.

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Private parties only. No businesses. __________________________ 2010 Jeanneau 53 Flagship Yacht. Pristine Condition, Low Hrs, Fully Loaded Center line Queen AFT, 2-3 conv. Cabin + Capt Cabin Option. Gen, A/C, In-Mast Main. Bimini/ Dodger/Connector. Tons of gear stays with the Yacht!!! Never chartered, Ready to Sail, Ready to Sell. $340k. Call Capt. Richard Fachtmann.

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FREE collection of PassageMaker Magazines from 1998 to the present. Pick them up at my home in Apollo Beach, FL. Great reading for the trawler folks and sailors who want to cross over to the dark side! Roger, flotronix@yahoo.com (2/17) _________________________________________ Wanted: Lewmar ST16 Winch. 941-792-9100

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_________________________________________ 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

56' Fountaine Pajot Custom Catamaran.

Illness Forces Sale. $1.4 million renovations and Upgrades. 5 Cabins, 5 heads. Spectacular African Mahogany Interior. Ready to Go. Asking only $499,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center. Contact Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800 Joe@PreferredYachts.com.

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_________________________________________ Yacht Sales Person Needed Preferred Yachts, located at the beautiful Harborage Marina in St Petersburg, has an opportunity for an experienced full time yacht broker or we will train you. We are a unique boutique yacht brokerage with a large brokerage display center that attracts buyers and sellers from around the world. Preferred Yachts is one of only 50 Certified Professional Yacht Brokerages in the US and hold to the highest standards of professionalism, knowledge and integrity. With 38 years experience, we know how to help you be successful and our clients to achieve their dreams. For more details, Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB Call: 727-5272800 or Write Joe@PreferredYachts.com

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 727-449-8222 www.EdwardsYachtSales.com Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com _________________________________________ 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. (6/17) _________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________ Doyle Sails Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, FL. Seeking Outside salespeople to sell sails in the Gulf Coast region. Take your sailing hobby, 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 customer. Please contact robert @ islandnautical.com, or call 727-800-3115.

P________________________________________ ROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE Looking for a great home site near Oriental, NC? Beautiful, well elevated .68 acres with adjoining green spaces. Gated Arlington Place amenities include pool, clubhouse, gym, kayak center, sports courts, boat launch, dock, slips, boat, trailer, RV storage, beach and nature trails. 241 Bright Leaf N., Arapahoe, NC. $28,500. Chuck 904-4665462. (2/17)

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SAILING LESSONS continued from page 86 “I won’t hit him. Be ready on the jib.”

I screamed, “Ready about,” and swung the boat around just in front and to leeward of the starboard Scotts.

My competitors got caught in our dirty air and began to lose headway.

On the next exchange of tacks, two boats had fallen behind us.

Dad’s tactical knowledge guided me, as he no longer worried about sailing the boat.

“Stay along the Rockaway shore as long as you can. The tide is coming in, and it will sweep us toward the finish line.”

I was doubtful. “But it’s longer that way.”

“Yes, but there is almost a twoknot current that will propel us as we reach Breezy Point.”

Dad called it right. Now in third place, we made the last tack to the finish line.

“There’s been a slight wind shift and port tack is favored. The leaders are fetching the finish line on starboard near the committee boat. Stay on port and cross the line at the flag.”

I stayed on port tack.

The southwest wind increased to a steady 15, and gusted to 25. My left arm felt like it would be pulled from its socket, but there were only a few hundred yards to go. I worked the main sheet in and out like the gear shift on a race car, alternately shedding wind to keep control and tightening up to accelerate. Uncertain I could make the line without another tack, the wind began heading those on starboard and giving me a lift, just as Dad had predicted.

The fleet champion was less than a minute from the line. He pinched to clear the committee boat but lost headway.

“Alright Kevin, you will easily make the flag, so fall off slightly and pick up speed.”

Our boat shot forward on a plane barely under my control.

“Boom!” The cannon signaled we had won.

“Great job,” he said. as he gave me a hug.

I smiled. Fifty years later, I still smile every time I raise the sails.

Bill Foley wrote this shortly after his father passed away.

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Sailing Lessons

By Bill Foley

T

he Flying Scott rested on its trailer in front of our tiny frame house in Queens, New York, like an alien space ship. Its emerald green fiberglass hull, the long aluminum mast resting in its cradle, and a cockpit decorated with winches, cables, and cleats all suggested something otherworldly, at least for our street.

My father ordered me to be ready at 2pm for the drive to Jamaica Bay without discussion. My happiness was never part of his agenda. At 14, weighing 132 pounds, my legs and arms were like tinker toys, knobby and thin. I craved my father’s praise but often believed I was smarter. I admired him, despised him, and loved him, as he taught me to sail.

At the Jamaica Bay Yacht Club, a row of Flying Scotts sat on trailers, like F-16s on an aircraft carrier, launched by a lift mounted on a bulkhead. We were soon to learn that Flying Scotts did not thrive on water without their owners’ competent attention.

We trailed the Scott down to the club on Memorial Day weekend and proceeded to rig it. Once ready, we attached the boat’s launching cable onto the chain hanging from the lift. I climbed down on the dock, holding a bowline, watching as our dingy slowly touched the water. I dropped the bowline, jumped on board and unhooked the lift cable, when suddenly a fierce gust of wind threw me forward. Scrambling to get up, the boat began drifting away from the dock as the bowline I had left unsecured sank into the water. The Scott eventually stopped in a sea of reeds, and like the baby Moses, I waited to be rescued.

Pratfalls filled our first race, starting with my dad’s hat blowing over the side. As he leaned over to retrieve it, his glasses joined the hat in Davey Jones’ Locker. We crossed the starting line too early, and our rudder caught the anchor line of the committee boat

as we attempted to circle it and restart. The jib sheets snagged on the mast, causing the boat to heel violently, hurtling me toward the sea on my stomach, when somehow a cleat caught my bathing suit in the crotch.

We did finish, but the race committee had long ago returned to the calmer waters around the club. We had been in our 19-foot sloop for over four torturous hours. My throat was parched, and I desperately needed to pee.

Dad’s confidence had been unshaken by our debacle, as he joined his fellow captains in what seemed like an endless rehashing of the worst experience of my life.

My Dad loved to sail, and losing a race never affected his enjoyment of a day on the water. My fragile ego saw racing as some manly rite of passage, where his failure to win made me appear weak and foolish. By my senior year in high school, I was in full mutiny.

“Dad, we need to tack,” I commanded.

“Not yet. The boat is moving

well,” he replied.

“We’re being headed, and you’re falling off to leeward. The competition is killing us.”

“Will you trim the jib?!”

As we exchanged tacks with our competitors, we fell behind. I continued to badger my Dad with unwanted updates on his sailing incompetence.

Finally, I declared mutiny.

“Dad, let metake it.”

“You think you can do better?”

“You said yourself I handle the boat better than you when it’s windy.”

“Alright, you take it, but be careful.”

He surrendered the tiller, and I immediately tightened the main sheet and threw my weight out of the boat, almost losing control.

“The boat has too much weather helm, Kevin. Ease the sail.”

“Come on, Dad. Get up here. I need your weight on the rail.”

“You’re going to flip us!”

“No, I’m not. Just get out here so we can keep the boat flat.”

I was too self-absorbed to realize that at 50, with a weak back, my father could not hang out like a contortionist to keep us upright, although his weight on the rail helped.

We were on the final windward leg with four boats out front in a strengthening southwest wind and moderate seas.

“Ease off, Kevin. Don’t sail too high. The boat will pound itself in this chop. That’s it!”

The boat picked up speed and sliced through the water. Dad was right. Concentrate on speed; find the groove. Ahead, two boats moved on starboard tack while we sailed on port ready to cross.

“You can’t make it. You have to give way. For God’s sake Kevin, you’re going to hit that boat.”

See SAILING LESSONS continued on page 84

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