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Editorial: The Quick and Dirty Truth about Boat Buying

By Steve Morrell

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Letters You Should Believe

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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

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

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Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show and Seminars Preview

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75 Years of Serving Sailors — JSI of St. Petersburg

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Carolina Sailing: Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta

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Toe Rail Repair: Thinking Outside the Box!

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How to Get the Most Out of Your DSC Radio

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Melges 32 World Championship

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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show

By Steve Morrell

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Southern Race Report

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Southern Regional Racing Calendar

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Southern Marinas Pages

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Alphabetical Index of Advertisers

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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show review.

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COVER PHOTO: Aerial view of Argo flying downwind en route to winning the 2014 Melges 32 World Championship in December in Miami.

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FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

The Quick and Dirty Truth about Boat Buying

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n November, at Boating United.com—an organization run by the National Marine Manufacturers Association promoting boating interests—I read a series of proposals put together after the election that the NMMA was putting forward to address what they called the boating industry’s top priorities for 2015: • Reform the ethanol mandate and stop the sale of dangerous E15 fuel.

• Preserve boating access in America’s national parks and federally managed waters.

• Promote recreational fishing, so that boaters can fish responsibly without needless restrictions.

• Modernize waterways with new recreational dredging projects designed to meet future needs.

• Improve water and boating access infrastructure so all boaters have safe access to the water.

I know that the boating industry is mainly small powerboats and that sailboats are a small part of the overall picture—factors we must all consider in judging these proposals, since this is a sailing magazine. And I believe the above proposals are all well and good, but to me, I believe that one of the highest priorities every year should be to make sure Americans can buy a boat—and this wasn’t even mentioned.

It made me think of my reply to a letter I printed in the August 2013 issue. I decided I would reprint it here. It starts with the letter (writer’s name withheld):

Who Can Afford a New Sailboat Today?

I was at the Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show in February [2013] and noticed the prices and sizes of all the boats. Most were in the “several hundred thousand”—dollar range. Of course, I am talking about the boats that we would call a weekend cruiser, which I think starts with boats in the 30-foot range.

It seems like they are all in the high 30s and up in length, and mainly in the 40-foot length and longer. But they are way out of my price range, which is way below $100,000. Are we just building boats now for the wealthy? Whatever happened to the middle-class boat buyer?

Good question. Yup—there are mainly boats out there for the wealthy buyer. That’s just the way it’s going. But you really got me going, and I did a little research.

My memory tells me that there was an old axiom that goes back to the ‘70s that a new boat in the 30- to 35-foot range (what everyone then considered as a great size to have) was $1000/foot back then. That means a Catalina 30—the classic small weekend

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cruiser at the time—was going for $30,000 in 1975. I’ll assume that works. I checked Yachtworld.com and saw that the modern equivalent (they don’t make the 30 anymore, which is too bad) is the Catalina 315 and it goes for about $120,000. That’s four times the cost since back then.

Let’s look at inflation. I checked an online inflation calculator, and $30,000 in 1975 would be $126,000 in 2012. That means the boat is a little cheaper today in inflation dollars, plus you get a foot and half in length (it’s a 315), and they are all beamer (at least in the stern), and they are all built far better with more stuff. Not bad.

But that’s only part of the story. Inflation is one thing. If you can afford one—income and other living expenses—is another. The median household income in 1975, adjusted for inflation, was approximately $45,000 a year, and the median income in 2011 was approximately $50,000. So median household income is up about 10 percent since then. This doesn’t sound promising. That means, though, that if all your other living expenses were the same (adjusted for inflation), then you actually could afford a better boat today than back then. But all other living expenses are not the same. The cost of living is the real determining factor. We all know that the cost of homes, food, health care—are all way up. And these things are more important than a sailboat (I think). Cost of living has increased about 150 percent (Social Security COLA increases have averaged around 4 percent a year) since 1975, which means few people will be buying boats in the 30-foot, $120,000 range these days because their more important living expenses are much higher. And the real proof that this is true is seen at the boat show.

There’s a lot more people in the middle class than in the upper class, but the number of big, expensive boats (in the small cruiser range like a 30-footer) compared to the 30-foot range is about 10 to 1. Why? Because that’s what’s selling, and what’s selling is the real proof of what’s going on.

I know this is a quick and dirty analysis, but I bet it’s not far off and the proof is in the pudding, meaning what is selling and to whom, tells the real story.

Sorry, but that’s the way it goes. But there is one good thing: There are an incredible number of good deals out there in used boats. And the number of great boats that were built in the ‘70s and ‘80s is huge. They just aren’t as user-friendly as today’s boats. So, my suggestion is get an old, solid fiberglass boat for dirt-cheap, park it in your yard and totally rebuild it. Go for the 30-foot-plus range as that is a nice size. Bigger boats bang into the dock too hard if you hit it, anyway. Then there’s maintenance and slip costs, too, so keep it small.

Of course, there has been an “inflation” in local communities and neighbors disliking big boats in back yards, so move out to the country where you won’t be bothered. Of course, you won’t find a job out there that pays much, but that’s just the state of things today.

Good luck in your quest for a boat.

And that, readers, is the quick and dirty situation that the boating industry and the buying public is in today.

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LETTERS ANCHORING CONCERNS I just got the November copy of SOUTHWINDS. On the articles concerning Florida anchoring: I agree with the distinction of three categories of boats. In the article on pages 34 and 35, signing up only means you will get sent a form. I am a cruiser and don't get mail very often. Why can't there be an online way of voicing your opinion? Also, it seems very convenient for Florida that they scheduled the meetings when cruisers such as I are not in FL. I thought that a “vessel under navigation” has the right to anchor in any “navigable waters” of the United States— so long as the vessel is not encroaching on a marked navigation channel. If this is true, why can't someone just hire an admiralty lawyer and tell Florida to stop this nonsense.

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Dave, You can go online and present your views, but they are limited to filling out a questionnaire and survey on the new anchoring concerns. And I sure agree with you on the meetings they conveniently hold off season. I am sure it is completely intentional, although it is amazing that they can’t see that the real problem is with those coming from out of state to cruise during the season.

The plan was to make anchoring easily understood for those cruisers, yet they don’t want to hear their concerns. Acting in this manner, I don’t really think the FWC likes to hear the public’s concerns. They just have to by law.

They aren’t building much confidence in them as those who will be setting policy on mooring field laws. But I also wonder why we have the policy-makers showing up as law enforcement—in full uniform and wearing their guns. Is this what we’ve become?

I too thought a vessel under navigation has the right to anchor as you describe, although there might be other justifiable reasons, like environmental concerns and safety. But I am now thinking the law is going to include, “as long as the people living in waterfront property don’t mind seeing you anchored in their view.”

Editor RIGHTS TO ANCHOR I want to thank you and your magazine for keeping the boating community informed about this issue and others. I feel that anchoring rights are no different than the right to bear arms. Why do we have a right to bear arms and not a right to cruise and anchor?

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

Marine Corrosion Certification, Canyon Lake Marina, Canyon Lake, TX, Feb. 3-6 American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org.

(410) 990-4460 Polytarp Sail Making, Cortez, FL, Feb. 7 David Gray of Polysail International will lead this class.

David Gray has been building Polytarp sails since 1996 and has made them for everything from small sailboats to the 35’ Scow at Crystal River. You will learn about the benefits of Polytarp and how to use it to make sturdy, reliable sails for small boats. Class fees include a kit that has everything needed to make a Polytarp sail.

Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL

34215. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration deadline Jan. 23. $125.

Maximum eight students. (941) 708-6120. halee.turner@manateeclerk.com. www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/upcoming-classes Marine Diesel Certification, Darla Moore School of Business, Charleston, SC, Feb. 11-14 American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org.

(410) 990-4460 North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC On-going adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. Ongoing traditional boatbuilding classes. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317.

About Boating Safely 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 each state’s laws, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.

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

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

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

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New Port Richey USCGAUX Flotilla 11-06 First Saturday of the month. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications Building, 3920 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, FL (in Gulf Harbors Yacht Club parking lot). Register online at BoaterEducation.info US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) For more on course locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://www.ussailing.org/education/training-courses, or call (401) 683-0800, ext. 644. Check the website, since courses are often added late and after press date. For learning-to-sail courses, go to http://www.ussailing.org/education.

Small Boat Instructor Course Level 1 Savannah Sailing Center, Savannah, GA, Jan. 1-4. Contact Carrie Rhode, carrierhode@msn.com. Instructor Lisa Downey.

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For small boat rentals, this includes beach cats, sunfish, trimarans, windsurfers, kite sailing, sailing kayaks—any small sailboat rental in a private business, sailing club or community organization.

For charter companies, this includes bareboat and captained charter companies and sailing clubs, including for the day and overnight, whether long term or short term, and for any size boat.

All of the above include inland and on the coast. To enter your FREE or paid listing (add additional information to paid listings), go to www.southeastsailing.com.

US Sailing Center of Martin County, Jensen Beach, FL, Jan. 2-5. Contact Alan Jenkinson at alan@usscmc.org. Instructor Allison Jolly.

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Port Charlotte, FL. Feb. 21-Mar. 1. Two consecutive weekends. Contact Jack Macdonald at carinia01@embarqmail.com. Instructor John Gordon.

Small Boat Instructor Trainer Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville, LA. Jan. 17-20.

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Powerboat Instructor Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers Beach, FL. Jan. 10-12.

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Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA. Jan. 25-27. Contact Jon Meyers at powerboat@ussailing.org. Instructors Charlie Arms and Kevin Broome.

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BOAT SHOWS 60th Houston International Boat Show, Jan. 2-11 Powerboats. Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-8, Sunday, 11-8, Mon.-Tues. 18, Wed.-Fri. 1-9, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 11-5. Reliant Center, Houston. www.houstonboatshows.com. (713) 526-6361 Austin Boat Show, Jan. 8-11. Thurs.-Fri. 12-9 p.m., Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-6 p.m. Austin Convention Center. www.austinboatshow.com 41st Stuart Boat Show, Stuart, FL, Jan. 9-11. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., till 5 p.m. Sunday. Waterway Marina, Apex Marine. Stuart harbor, Half Mile off State Road 707. $12, $10 senior citizens, $5 children 10 and under, infants free. Stuart, FL. AllSports Productions. www.allsportsproductions.net. (305) 868-9224.

53rd Atlanta Boat Show, Jan. 15-18. Thurs.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. NMMA. www.atlantaboatshow.com.

Charlotte County Boat Show, Port Charlotte, FL, Jan. 15-18 Charlotte County Fairgrounds. 10-6 p.m. Thurs-Sat. 10-5 p.m. Sunday. (954) 570-7785 www.swfmia.com/charlotte-county-boat-show TrawlerFest, Riviera Beach, FL, Jan. 22-25 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 demonstra-

tions, 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.

TrawlerFest University, held Jan. 20-21—two days prior to TrawlerFest—offers one- and two-day courses on Trawler training. For more information, go to www.trawlerfest.com/events.

Held at the Riviera Beach Marina, 200 East 13th St., Riviera Beach, FL. TrawlerFest is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TrawlerFest University is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., both days.

Charleston Boat Show, Charleston, SC, Jan. 23-25. Fri. 12-6 p.m., Sat. 10-6 p.m., Sun. 11-5 p.m. Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, SC. (864) 250-9713. $9, ages 4-12 $4, 3 and under free. Military $5. www.thecharlestonboatshow.com San Antonio Boat Show, Jan. 29-Feb. 1. At the Alamodome.

Thursday 3-9 p.m, Friday 12-9 p.m., Saturday 10-9 p.m.

Sunday 10-5 p.m. www.sanantonioboatshow.com Dallas-Fort Worth Boat Expo, Dallas, Jan. 30-Feb 8.

Powerboats. Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 1-8 p.m.; Friday, 1- 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. $12 Adults, $6 Children (free if under 36 inches tall).

Tickets at show only. Parking free. www.dallasboatexpo.com.

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, Feb. 5-8. www.ncboatshows.com.

Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL, Feb. 12-16. See pages 2829 for show information and seminar schedule.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS AND FLEA MARKETS 11th Annual Big Pine Key Nautical Flea Market, Florida Keys, Jan. 17-18 Typically drawing nearly 200 vendors, this event held on the wooded grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Mile Marker 31 Oceanside on Big Pine Key. Besides nautical items, there will be arts and crafts, food, and live music. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

9th Annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival, Port Salerno, FL, Jan. 24 Live music, arts and crafts vendors, a kids‘ fun zone, mermaids, pirates and seafood. Adults $5, children 12 and under free. 10 am to 8 pm. Port Salerno Docks. www.portsalernoseafoodfestival.org.

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez, FL, Feb. 14-15 11-foot Skiff to be Raffled off for $5 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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The 11-foot skiff that will be raffled off at the F.I.S.H. Commercial Fishing Festival for $5. The boat is shown here partly refurbished, waiting for the final finishing touches. Courtesy photo.

The festival is sponsored and hosted by F.I.S.H.—The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage—which is dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Florida’s traditional Gulf Coast maritime communities.

Each year the F.I.S.H. Boatworks either restores or repairs a boat to be raffled at the festival in February. This year, it will be a 12-foot traditional skiff that was one of the first boats to be rebuilt by the nearby Florida Maritime Museum. The boat was damaged by a car that accidentally ran off the road and hit the boat that was secured to a dock.

The damaged boat made its way to the Boatworks as a donation. Cost of a raffle ticket is $5.

The F.I.S.H. Boatworks is located at 4404 116th Street West, Cortez, FL. Volunteers work on Thursday through Saturday of almost any week. Volunteers can just show up to work or just check out what is happening. Or call Rick Stewart, Boatworks director, at (941) 580-1036.

For more on F.I.S.H. and the festival, go to www.cortez-fish.org.

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20th Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Feb. 21-22 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.

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Wrecker’s Cup “Race,” Key West, January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26 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 at the end of Key West Race Week (Jan. 25). 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 7 p.m., 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 7 p.m. www.schoonerwharf.com.

The 6th Annual St. Petersburg Classic Regatta (formerly the Good Old Boat Regatta), Jan. 17 More than Just a Regatta – A Benefit for “Meals on Wheels” This regatta is organized by the St. Petersburg Sailing Association. It is co-hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, which serves as the event base. The SPYC is providing free dockage, along with being the locale for the exceptional dock parties, and the dinner and awards banquet.

This regatta is designed to showcase older classic boats, and boats must be at least 20 years old to enter (built before 1995). Boats come from all over West Florida to participate in this event which is known more for its fun, camaraderie and generosity, than the sailboat race, which is always a spirited event.

The regatta is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, which provides nutritious, hot meals to low income elderly folks who would otherwise go without. Last year the regatta raised $10,500 for Meals on Wheels. The regatta slogan, “Keels for Meals on Wheels” highlights the importance of good nutrition to provide a solid foundation for healthy seniors. Meals on Wheels was started in St. Petersburg in 1968 and has grown to be a national program. For 48 years, they have provided health and wellness programs to seniors to help them remain in their homes—where they want to be.

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Cruising, One-Design, Portsmouth and a Fun class. The True Cruising division is always the largest class. Special awards are given for most beautiful boat, oldest boat, oldest skipper and a variety of other categories. The most prestigious award is the Good Neighbor Trophy awarded to the boat that makes the largest donation to Meals on Wheels. For several years, Steve Honour and the crew of Shady Lady, from the Boca Ciega Yacht Club, have won this award, raising more than $1600 in the 2014 regatta.

The NOR, online registration, entry form, contacts and additional information are online at www.stpetersburgclassicregatta.com.

International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Tampa, FL, Jan. 28-30 The IMBC is the leading marina and boatyard conference. It is geared specifically toward marina and boatyard owners, operators, and managers as well as dock masters, harbormasters, boat builders and repairers, and industry consultants. IMBC is where dedicated marine professionals gather to exchange information, talk about the future of the industry, explore new methods and techniques, receive updates on revised standards and established rules, and discover

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35th Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 19-28 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 the U.S., Canada and other countries in November and stay through March. When the 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 (volleyball tournaments, softball, coconut harvest, bridge, Texas Hold’em poker, beach golf...much more). Opening night of the regatta is a very big event held Feb. 19. All cruisers welcome. For information, go to www.georgetowncruisingregatta.com (go to “Schedule” for 2015 schedule).

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RACING NEWS Bermuda to Host the Next America’s Cup in 2017 In early December, Bermuda was announced as the host of the 2017 35th America’s Cup, scheduled to be held in June 2017.

As of press date six teams had so far signed up to challenge Oracle Team USA, which won out over Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco in September 2013. Emirates Team New Zealand will be returning as a challenger, along with Artemis Racing (Sweden), Ben Ainslie Racing (Great Britain), Luna Rossa Challenge (Italy) and Team France.

The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup was also confirmed to be held again in Bermuda prior to the finals. Sailors aged 19-23 will be racing in over 40 national teams on the same AC45 catamarans that the America’s Cup professional racers raced in the America’s Cup World Series that were held at various international locations leading up to the America’s Cup playoffs and finals in 2012-13. The Youth America’s Cup is designed to be a pathway towards a career as a professional sailor in the America’s Cup. Two sailors who were in the Youth America’s Cup in 2013 are now sailing with Team New Zealand.

The America’s Cup World Series is a series of races held at different international locations in the years preceding the 2017 finals. Competing challengers are given an opportunity to host the events in their own countries. So far, four events have been confirmed for 2015; the first—location to

be announced—will be June 5-7; the second will be in Portsmouth, Great Britain on July 23-26; the third will be in Gothenburg, Sweden, Aug. 28-30; and the fourth will be in Hamilton, Bermuda, Oct. 16-18. Four to six events are expected to be held in 2016, including one in Chicago.

In 2017, all teams will race on new AC62 catamarans, which will have wing sails and foils like the AC7s which were used in San Francisco in 2013. The AC62s are expected to reach speeds nearing 50 mph—and little slower than the AC 72s which sailed at speeds as high as 58 mph.

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28th Quantum Key West Race Week 2015, Jan. 18-23 This is one of the largest regattas in the Western Hemisphere with one-design, IRC and PHRF fleets racing for five days in the waters around Key West. Winter winds are usually excellent, and boats come from all over the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.

Boats big and small from 23 to 72 feet compete. On one end of the spectrum are the high octane Mini Maxis with Hap Fauth’s Bella Mente returning to defend their 2013 class win and a 4-boat class looking very likely. On the other end of the size range is the ever-popular J/70 class. 2014’s 60boat turnout could grow to 70-80 according to class sources.

The HPR class had their own start in 2014, and all indicators point to more boats in 2015. “Key West Race Week never disappoints—the conditions, competition and race management set the standard. And shoreside, Key West in January is pretty tough to beat,” said McConaghy 38 owner Marc Ewing. “The racing in our HPR class was terrific and 2015’s fleet will be bigger for sure - we’ll be back.”

A notable component of the Key West event since year one back in 1988 has been the PHRF racing. While there may not be the number of classes that were commonplace a decade ago, the significance of a class win is unchanged. “It feels fantastic to finally win here in Key West,” said Bill Sweetser after his PHRF 2 win on the J/109, Rush. “You

could say we got the monkey off our back, or maybe it was a gorilla... Everybody is so ecstatic. We can’t wait to get the whole crew up on stage at the awards party.”

Expect another heavy dose of J/Boats with as many as five J/111s in PHRF 1, and the J/88s expecting to make some noise in PHRF 2. The event organizer will be featuring PHRF courses that include reaching legs to augment the traditional windward/leeward courses.

Other classes expected back with their highly competitive racing include the TP52s, J/80s and an IRC 3 class that featured new designs among the 10 boats racing last January. There is talk of a J/105 Key West revival following a brief hiatus. This popular one-design class featured some of the most competitive racing in Key West for a number of years and would be a welcome addition to the 2015 fleet.

Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery serves as the main regatta anchor. Regatta headquarters, where sailors and sailing aficionados can mingle, is to be on Caroline St. between Duval and Whitehead streets. The location also serves as the jury rooms, media center and evening party venue.

Thousands of crew and spectators spend the week in Key West, and the town becomes one huge race event with after-race partying occurring throughout the island. The official regatta marina is the Historic Seaport Marina. Quantum Sail Design Group is the official sponsor, along with many other industry partners who also support the event.

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RACING NEWS To view the racing action, fans can book seats on spectator boats ranging from excursion catamarans to historic tall ships. Prime land-based viewing spots include Key West’s Atlantic-front restaurants, resorts and beaches.

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

US Sailing’s ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami Returns in 2014, Jan. 26-31 US Sailing’s premier event—the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami—is set to return to Miami, FL, for top-level Olympic and Paralympic class racing. The event is the only North American regatta to be included in the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) 2014-15 Sailing World Cup series.

Established in 1990 by US Sailing, ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami annually draws elite sailors, including Olympic and Paralympic medalists and hopefuls from around the world.

The regatta is open to boats competing in events chosen for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition and the 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competition. The 10 Olympic classes are: Laser Radial (women), Laser (men), Finn (men), Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing, 49er (men), 49er FX (women), Men’s and Women’s 470 and Nacra 17 (mixed). The three Paralympic classes are: 2.4mR (open, able and disabled), SKUD-18 (mixed, disabled) and Sonar (open, disabled).

In addition to being an ISAF Sailing World Cup ranking event, the regatta also will aid in selecting members of the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. The event is spon-

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Competitors in the Paralympic classes will have five days of fleet racing (Monday-Friday). Medal races across the ten Olympic events will bring the regatta to a close on Saturday, Jan. 31, when medals will be awarded to the top three boats.

Event winners in each Olympic event from ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami will qualify for the 2015 SWC Final, while the best-placed “home continent” sailor will also qualify.

Regatta headquarters will be located at the US Sailing Center Miami, an official Olympic training center, in the Coconut Grove section of Miami. Event organizers have partnered with the City of Miami to provide world-class venues for competition. Additional hosts for the event include Miami Rowing Club, 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.

For information, go to http://mocr.ussailing.org.

St. Petersburg National Offshore One-Design (NOODS) Regatta, Feb. 12-15 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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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.

Melges 20 Winter Series, South Florida, December, February 6-8, March 12-14 The Melges 20 Winter Series is three events held annually for the large fleet of Melges 20s that campaign in Southern states and the Caribbean each winter. All events are held at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Event 1 was in December.

Event 2 will be Feb. 6-8, and Event 3 on March 12-14. Event 3 is part of Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, after which Melges 20 racing moves to Charleston Race Week. In between, many of the sailors will also campaign in Melges 32s, including Key West Race Week (Jan. 18-23).

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47th Regata del Sol al Sol from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 24, 2015 The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—the race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico—will be setting out for Mexico on April 24. There is a 50-boat limit. Entrants are already signing up for the race.

The entry fee is $900 for entries postmarked, filed online and paid by December 31, 2014; $1150 for entries postmarked, filed online and paid from January 1 through February 28, 2015; $1350 for entries postmarked, filed online and paid from March 1, through April 5, 2015. The final entry deadline is Sunday, April 5, 2015.

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

There will be seminars and final registration on April 23, 2015. Many pre-race and after-race activities are set that all are invited to—including crew and any others interested.

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

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 regatta’s Facebook page. For more information, go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org.

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club Hosts and Sponsors three prestigious Tampa Bay & Gulf Races 2015 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

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE SOUTH AND THE WORLD OF SAILING Send us news, including business press releases, to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. We need to receive them by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later (it most likely will get in, but not certain).

Venice Extends Limit on Overnight Stays on Boats In December, the city of Venice gave a special exemption to a marina to allow boaters to stay longer than the current law allows. Current city law only allows boaters to stay on their boats for 72 hours, but the Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina applied for a special exemption and now boaters can stay up to 45 days at the marina. If other marinas want to allow the longer time limit, they must apply for a special exemption.

Opposition to the exemption came from residents at a nearby mobile home park, who complained that liveaboards could bring noise and pollution. The Sarasota Herald Tribune quoted one resident—whose waterfront location was 123 feet away from a liveaboard slip—who commented, “Would you want to live with a liveaboard in your front yard?”

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days within a three-month period. In order to get the exemption, the marina agreed to strictly enforce the liveaboard rules. One requirement by the city was that all nonnautical items of boats must be stored inside the boat so that Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. Readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for more specifics and specifications on photos needed. Articles must be sent by e-mail or on disc. We pay for the reviews, too.

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they are not visible from land.

The exemption’s goal is to allow visiting boaters to stay on their boats for longer than the short 72-hour limitation, which many believe was unreasonable, especially during Florida’s winter season, which commonly draws many cruisers to the state’s waters.

Successful Pumpout Service in Florida Keys Extended From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Monroe County, the Florida Keys, partnering with the state of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Clean Vessel Act (DEP CVA) has successfully created a Keys-wide mobile pumpout program, serving all boaters in unincorporated Monroe County and providing free pump out service.

Back in 2013, the Keys had only a couple of sewage pump-out boats that operated sporadically in certain areas (Key West, Marathon and Key Largo). Some of these operations charged upward of $25 per pumpout of a vessel.

The county’s goal is to provide a holistic approach to pumpouts Keys-wide to protect the environment and water

quality in the only coral reef in the nation, and avoid potential illegal discharge of vessel sewage.

The start-up of the program required seed funding for a new vendor: Pumpout USA. The county provided upfront funding of $98,267 for the first quarter of service. After running for two years, annual operations total $765,975 with funding of $329,222 by the county and $436,753 by the DEP CVA program.

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pumpouts per month in a 120-mile long county with numerous areas where boaters anchor and live. These pumpout numbers translate into the disposal of more than 280,000 gallons of sewage each year, which might otherwise be discharged directly into the water. This can create a health hazard and contribute to nutrient loading, which directly impacts the reef system.

The provision and use of the vessel pumpout service furthers the objectives of, and compliance with, the “No Discharge Zone,” which surrounds the Florida Keys and encompasses the entire Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In September 2014, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, recognizing the success and benefits of the mobile vessel pumpout service, approved an extension of the program through 2016, of course subject to renewed funding in the CVA program.

The mobile pumpout service is also critical to the effectiveness of “managed anchoring zones” in the Key West area (including Boca Chica basin, Cow Key Channel and Key West harbor) within which vessels are required to have proof of pumpout. Monthly color-coded pumpout stickers are displayed on vessels registered for the pumpout service.

Boaters can call (305) 900-0263 to schedule a pumpout or register online for routine pumpout service at www.pokeys.com.

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vessel pumpout program, the assistance provided by the CVA program and most importantly the participation of responsible vessel owners helping to ensure a clean and safe marine environment for all to enjoy.

This strong partnership between Monroe County, the state of Florida and the public is a model others can follow to protect all of Florida’s waters.

For a list of other pumpout locations in the Keys, go to www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/ View/1155.

Okeechobee Water Level Rises Since November As of press date in early December, Lake Okeechobee was at 15.45 feet above sea level, decreasing about three inches since early November. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 9.39 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 7.58 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.23 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.

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Pensacola Yacht Club’s Past Commodore John Matthews Receives Four Star Commodores Award

By Julie B. Connerley

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ast Commodore John Matthews PYC Past Commodore Sam added another star to his Foreman chaired a committee of five insignia on Dec. 6. He received the past commodores who campaigned Four Star Commodores Award at a for Matthews’ award. “Perhaps the special presentation at Pensacola most difficult part of the process,” Yacht Club’s (PYC) Commodore’s said Foreman, “was limiting all the Ball. He is one of eight individuals accomplishments we could list to honored statewide since this service the required one page.” recognition was established by the Included on the application was Florida Commodores Association Matthews’ stint as Interim General (FCA) in 2011.

Manager of PYC during a crisis situMatthews, PYC’s commodore in Pensacola Yacht Club P/C John Matthews accepts ation; his plan and subsequent 2003, subsequently became commo- one of the accolades representing the Four Star Com- approval by the membership for an modore Awards, presented by Florida Commodores dore of the Gulf Yachting Association Association president, June Ann DeGraw, Pelican addition to the ballroom (a win-win (GYA) in 2011, and commodore of Yacht Club. for the club and community as the FCA in 2012. For 2015, he is assuming 300-person space became a major the role of Commodore of Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. gathering place for large gatherings after Hurricane Ivan decThe FCA was organized six years ago in response to imated many of Greater Pensacola’s larger meeting facilities); disillusionment with the International Order of the Blue and his major role in the successful Wounded American Gavel—an organization of past commodores.

Veterans Event honoring combat veterans annually.

The FCA “provides recognition of achievements and Perhaps most notably, the nomination said “Comaccomplishments of recognized yacht club commodores modore Matthews is happy to fill any need that PYC and serves as a link among Florida YCs to promote the requires. John has stepped up when no one else has.” He has exchange of information and ideas.” Quarterly meetings served as principal race officer for local, regional, and nationfocus on topics ranging from helping clubs increase and al regattas, hosted visiting dignitaries in his home, produced maintain membership to philanthropic opportunities withthe YC’s newsletter for seven years, sat on innumerable comin their communities. mittees, and has co-chaired the biennial Regata Al Sol from Equally important, this soon-to-be nonprofit organizaPensacola to Mexico for more than a dozen years. tion strives to “preserve yachting customs and traditions for His continued involvement in all things yachting from future generations through education and training.” the Gulf Yachting Association to the Florida Commodores The Four Star Commodores Award criteria, said FCA Association—after having served as commodore of PYC—is Commodore June Ann DeGraw, “states that nominees must testament of his value to the sailing community, to preservhave done something that had a major impact on the club ing yachting customs and the reason he so deservedly and/or its membership.” earned the Four Star Commodores Award.

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Strictly Sail Miami at Bayside 74th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami FEBRUARY 12-16 One of the largest boat shows in the world, this event combines the main show at the Miami Convention Center, the Strictly Sail Show at Bayside, and the Yacht and Brokerage Show on the 5000 block of Collins Avenue and Superyacht Miami at the Miami Beach Marina. In-water powerboats are at Sea Isle Marina. Although many monohulls are at the show, 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. Boating and sailing seminars are held daily.

Children 15 (with an adult) and under free. Adults: $20/one-day pass; $35/two-day pass (any two days), Friday – Monday; Premier Thursday – $35. $85/five-day pass. Show runs 10-6 daily at the Strictly Sail location. The convention center is open till 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. E-tickets in advance at www.miamiboatshow.com, or www.strictlysailmiami.com. Reduced-price group tickets available for 20 or more. All tickets include entry to all show sites, no matter where you purchase them. A bus shuttle will take you to the

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convention center from Strictly Sail and vice versa. Water taxi is available to and from the Sea Isle in-water boat site from Strictly Sail. Shuttle buses and water taxis run 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Strictly Sail: Discover Boating Center Advanced registration available online for the following courses—must be 18 years old (or with a parent or guardian).

• Three 2-hour hands-on clinics on three subjects are available at $50 each: 1) Docking Under Power; 2) Introduction to Sailing; 3) Coastal Cruising.

• Three, 3 1/2- hour, on-the-water seminars are available at $125 each: 1) Sailing Made Easy; 2) Advanced Sailing Skills; 3) Introduction to Cruising Catamarans.

Strictly Sail: Welcome to the Water Center Curious about sailing? Get started in sailing and learn how to make the most of your time on the water. Stop by and chat with a crew of friendly experts. Check out the special showcase of budget-friendly boats you can finance for less than $250 per month. Receive a free sailing lesson on the new sailing simulator with an ASA-certified sailing instructor to teach you the basics and get you ready to get out on the water.

Strictly Sail: Learn about Chartering at the Vacation Basin Visit Vacation Basin on Pier C to learn about some of the most exotic charter destinations in the World—with special island drinks and music by one of the most well-known steel drummers in the World… Frankendread.

Strictly Sail: Cruising Outpost Magazine Annual Cruisers Party Party with free pizza, beer and soft drinks by Bob Bitchin with music by Eric Stone. Saturday at 6 p.m. Must be inside the gates before the show closes.

For information and pre-registration of above courses and other events, go to www.strictlysailmiami.com

Directions to 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 St.).

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FREE SAILING SEMINARS AT STRICTLY SAIL BAYSIDE MIAMARINA LOCATION The Strictly Sail Seminar Series offers approximately 80 free seminars at the show. The seminars, which span the five-day show, are taught by authors, technical experts, and well-seasoned sailors and cover a wide range of topics. Sailors will find topics on general boating knowledge, cruising, living aboard, circumnavigation, exploring Florida’s coastline, learning how to get started—the list goes on. Below are highlights of some of the seminars. The final schedule, which was not ready at press time, will be printed in the February issue, but it will be available online in January at www.strictlysailmiami.com.

Cruising Mexico: It’s Easy and Cheap, Yes you can do it!

By Rich Boren Rich Boren and his wife Lori spent 4 years cruising Mexico with their two teenage kids on an average of $1200/month. Learn just how easy and cheap cruising Mexico can be and get a chance to ask questions about just how safe it is to Cruise Mexico.

The Cruising Countdown – Preparations for Coastal & Offshore

By Liza Copeland Choosing the right boat and equipment for the voyage planned within budget limitations will be discussed including size, design and outfitting (refitting) for blue water; rigs and sails; anchors, rodes and anchoring techniques; dinghies and life rafts; electrical systems and power management; engines and fuels including weather and routing considerations, charts & guide books; accessing weather and communication options; cruising costs and money management; insurance, boat and medical insurance; safety equipment, strategies to practice and overnight passages; comfort on deck and below; provisioning and stowage, spares and tools; pets and kids and finally leaving the dock…

The Caribbean Circuit

By Liza Copeland Virgins, Windward and Leeward Islands and Western Caribbean, including Cuba, along with where to leave the boat during hurricane season.

Suggestions on boats, equipment, weather forecasting, security and communications will also be included. Liza met her husband Andy in the Caribbean, they were married aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and have spent many years there running charter boats, leading charters and extensively cruising on their own boat both on and away from the typical cruising routes.

Voyage Planning with Jimmy Cornell

By Jimmy Cornell Come to have your questions about your proposed voyage answered by the leading authority on voyage planning, whether your plans are to sail to Galapagos, Tahiti, New Zealand (and back), or all the way around the world. With 200,000 miles sailed in all oceans in the world, including three circumnavigations and voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic, according to the prestigious Yachting World magazine, "What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising, isn't worth knowing."

Life Raft Survival and Rescue at Sea

By Charles Daneko Experience hands-on life raft deployment! This presentation covers how to survive in a life raft and the steps needed to get rescued. We cover life raft deployment, what to do while in your life raft and what to do to get rescued. And we'll give you practice actually deploying a life raft.

What Does it Cost to Go Cruising? Three Budgets

By George Day Three budgets that compare the costs of buying a boat, fitting out and living aboard. Here’s an in depth look at what it really costs to go cruising aboard a modern cruising boat.

Sailing Knot Secrets, Tips and Techniques

By John Jamieson Discover sailing knot tips and techniques in this hands-on knot seminar. Tie along with Captain John as he shows you the three starter steps of knots, how to make knots more secure in just seconds, and how to turn weak knots into powerful knots. Use these tips to train your sailing crew or partner fast.

Have fun in this interactive how-to seminar! Captain John is the author of Seamanship Secrets from International Marine and has written 19 other eBooks on navigation, seamanship and small boat handling. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com Are You Ready to Enter That Marina?

By John Jamieson What seven steps can you take to prepare your boat to enter any marina in the world? Are you and your sailing crew ready for the unexpected, like loss of engine power, a last minute change in docking plans, or a wind or current shift? Learn how to set up your boat with defensive spring lines, rig and use a roving fender and more. Boost your skipper skills sky-high with these little known secret tips! Captain John is the author of Seamanship Secrets from International Marine and has written 19 other eBooks on navigation, seamanship and small boat handling. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com Nighttime Navigation – Light and Buoy Secrets

By John Jamieson Scan a chart or electronic plotter and find the best lights to use for visual orientation or with your GPS. Learn how to read a light on any charted aid to navigation and which lights to use when sailing at night. Discover the secret S.T.O.P. technique to get oriented fast in an unfamiliar channel at night. Sail with more confidence after dark in this fast, fun and informative seminar. Captain John is the author of Seamanship Secrets from International Marine and has written 19 other eBooks on navigation, seamanship and small boat handling. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com Catamaran Cruising

By Gino Morrelli Catamaran Cruising…. Is there one in your future? Comparing important features to see which one is right for you, this seminar will cover the basic design considerations: length, beam, underwing height, sail area, safety, payload, galley up vs. down, accommodations and steering options. Choices between production versus custom will be discussed.

A Guide to Cruising the Great Loop

By Kimberly Russo Ever wondered what it takes to drop the dock lines, leave life on the land behind and circumnavigate the eastern part of North America? This seminar teaches the basics of planning for and cruising America's Great Loop. Gain insight on the best boats for the Loop, the route choices and what you'll see along the way.

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75 YEARS OF SERVING SAILORS There are several places to find sailing supplies for SOUTHWINDS readers wherever they live. This is the story of one of them, located in the Tampa Bay, Florida, area.

By Dave Ellis Photos courtesy Bill Wright.

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became well-known around the country when it became lint Johnson was larger than life in his day. He was a standard equipment on most boats built at Columbia Yachts driven, hard-drinking sailor who was at every sailing and Irwin Yachts, two Tampa Bay area businesses. Johnson event in the Tampa Bay, FL, area from the 1940s into also branched out to fabricate interior and exterior cushion the ‘70s. His persona was sets for yachts. The not hurt by the fact that he Windmill class in the had a wooden leg. He often early 1960s found the Red wore that wooden leg, and Arrow sails from Johnson I was certainly fascinated to be the fastest. He had a by it as a kid growing up in mainsail that was a little those days. It seems that flatter down low and with Clint was always ready to plenty of draft in the top do anything anyone else third. Today, of course, did, or said they did. that is standard. But he Unfor-tunately, at a very was ahead of his time. young age he missed just a By 1978 he found his bit trying to hitch a ride on business doing well. It was a Tampa freight train, fell time to retire again. under a wheel and lost that Larry French was a willleg. Sailing had long been ing buyer for JSI, as it was a part of the Johnson Employees of JSI taken in the 1990s. by then known. French household. It was from his moved JSI to a location on Gandy Blvd in Pinellas Park (just parents that Clint learned about making sails. In 1939 he down the road from St. Petersburg) and expanded all operabought a small Tampa sail loft from Jimmy Turner of tions. The small rigging and mast departments that Johnson Tampa’s Turner Dairies, but after 12 years of sailmaking he had started were greatly enhanced. JSI became an Original was ready for new challenges.

Equipment Manufacturer for a number of sailing yacht Retirement did not sit well with such an active fellow. builders in the peak of sailing’s popularity. Catalina, Hunter, So by 1962, he was back making sails again, this time at a loft Kadey-Krogen, Endeavour, Manta Catamarans and others now named Johnson Sails Florida, located across the bay on relied on JSI for their spars, cushions and other sailing gear.

49th Street, not far from the St. Pete International Airport.

JSI became known for custom service to sailors. In 1986, His two sons, Eric and Tony, worked in the loft. The compaa mast was broken on a boat desperately needed by ny logo was a bright red arrow, facing forward, of course. It Offshore Sailing School for an ongoing racing class.

Andreas Josenhans’ last words to the sailors on the boat I was assigned to was, “More backstay!” But we had a reef in the mainsail, so the top unsupported part of the mast broke.

DockSide Radio A quick trip with the broken mast was made from South Specializing in Marine SSB Seas Plantation on Captiva Island up to JSI and the spar shop. The next day that boat was back in operation.

Sailmail / Airmail / Winlink A large sailor’s supply store completed the marine super-store concept. For the next 22 years, JSI was one of the sailmail@docksideradio.com places that a sailor just had to visit if he wanted gear and to www.docksideradio.com FCC Marine Radio Licenses talk to knowledgeable sailors.

MMSI Number Management Ph: 941.661.4498 Times change. An Internet company named Sailnet, SSB/Sailmail Training based in Charleston, SC, had been hosting a web page for JSI. Radios & Modems in Stock Troubleshooting Sailnet bought into JSI with the view of expanding into Internet sales. At first, everything went very well indeed.

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Bill Wright, Dave Johnson and Mark Sloan.

Mark Sloan, Ken Clark, Larry French and Tom Barry.

dozen or more sailor of management at the sales guys were on headquarters of a “big phones and the Internet box” home improvement selling sails, cushions, all store, but he longed to be kinds of sailing gear, galhis own boss and get into ley stoves, RIB dinghies the boating industry. He and whatever else sailors purchased New JSI in needed or desired. I August 2013. The busiknow. I was one of them ness was renamed Island in the sails and “rubber” Nautical and now endinghy sales. compasses all aspects of The local business, a sailor’s needs: sails however, was largely from Doyle/Ploch, cushThe old Johnson Sails/JSI building. abandoned. Larry French ions, canvas, spars, rigwas decidedly unhappy ging and the wellwhen Sailnet closed the physical store on Gandy. Bill stocked sailor’s store, as well as Internet sales. “We really Wright, a long-time manufacturing manager at JSI and try to make your boating experience better,” says Ingwall. then Sailnet, along with Ken Clark, the operations managHe has retained the experienced staff, some of whom have er, left Sailnet and established Bluewater Sailing Supply on been with the company for decades.

22nd Avenue South in St. Pete—in competition with their Back in the spacious sail loft they are manufacturing the former employer. huge square sails for the Caribbean Clipper ship fleet. The A disastrous and very expensive order fulfillment other departments continue to supply yacht builders, as software change that didn’t work, expansion into a warewell as individual boat owners. house some miles away for shipping, stocking of myriad Seventy-five years of serving sailors. Old Clint Johnson small electrical parts that never sold, and, finally a hiccup would not recognize the electronics and sail-handling gear in the economy doomed the rapidly expanding of today. But he’d get a kick out of his old set of crutches Sailnet/JSI partnership. hanging on the wall.

In 2003, the partnership was broken up. Sailnet is still operating successfully online from its South Carolina base.

The JSI manufacturing facility on Gandy Boulevard was bought by Mark Ploch (head of Doyle/Ploch Sails), Bill Wright and Ken Clark. One of the first things done was to re-establish the popular marine store. Larry French remained the landlord.

In August 2007, Ken Clark died of a sudden illness, leaving a void in the company and the lives of those who knew him.

In December 2008, the renamed “New JSI” and Doyle/Ploch Sails moved to its current location at 2233 3rd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg. This brought it closer to the sailing hubs of the area. Bill Wright took on more responsibility just when the economy tanked for everyone, including sailors. Robert Ingwall came from a background News & Views for Southern Sailors

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CAROLINA SAILING

Go Big or Go Home Dinghies remain the staple platform in collegiate sailing, but racing in keelboats is catching on, and one event in Charleston is adding to that headway

By Dan Dickison Coach Ned Goss (far right) and his offshore team from the College of Charleston pose on board the J/120, Illyria. Priscilla Parker photo.

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arly last winter, four college sailing teams convened in Charleston, SC, to engage in a novel competition—the Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta. As the name suggests, it involved racing aboard large keelboats. That in itself may not seem unusual, but in all of collegiate sailing across the U.S., there is only a handful of regattas that are contested aboard keelboats. As it turns out, very few of the 246 colleges and universities with established sailing teams claim any big boat sailing experience. Consequently, this inaugural edition of SCOR drew teams from three service

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academies—the California Maritime Academy, the U.S. Maritime Academy at Kings Point and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy—as well as the newly formed offshore team from the College of Charleston.

This regatta is the brainchild of Tripp Fellabom, the owner and manager of the UK Sailmakers loft in Charleston. He’s a longtime promoter of sailing and a former collegiate racer. “The whole reason I’m involved in this is because of inspiration from my colleague Adam Loory, who started and helps run a collegiate big boat regatta up in Larchmont NY (the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta). That event is only a few years old, but it already draws over 50 teams each year. Also, I remember having so much fun during my college sailing days, and adding keelboat activity to that scene would have made it even better.”

To get this event going, Fellabom shared his idea with others in the local sailing community, including Greg Fisher, the sailing director at the College of Charleston. “I also talked with George Scarborough and Fricke Martschink (both local businessmen and active racing sailors), and everyone felt that the event would be a good thing to pursue. And we all looked at it as an opportunity for us to give back to the sport.”

Initially, the plan was to include only schools from the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA).

“That means schools like Miami, Rollins, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida State, North Carolina State, etc.,” explained Fellabom. “But after talking with Greg, I realized that the majority of SAISA schools really don’t get involved in keelboat racing. So, Greg suggested that we invite schools from outside the region, and that’s what ended up working.”

Together, the co-organizers borrowed four of the most evenly matched and competitive keelboats that they could secure from the local fleet, and set up a rotation system which would ensure that each team sailed aboard each boat for at least one race. They borrowed mark-set boats from the College of Charleston and got student members of that team to help set the marks. “We did this all pretty economically,” explains Fellabom, “because we didn’t want to charge an entry fee. We got great support from the local owners who leant us their boats, and we were very fortunate that the Carolina Yacht Club stepped up and provided dinner for www.southwindsmagazine.com

The winning team from California Maritime Academy poses on board the 1D 35, Fearless, after their victory. Priscilla Parker photo.

the competitors, as well as free dockage for the boats.”

Ultimately, the organizers staged six races over two days, and the crew from California Maritime prevailed, with the College of Charleston and Navy tying for second place. “The sailors all told us that they loved the format,” recalls Fellabom, “so this year’s event will be pretty much the same.”

Unlike the regatta in Larchmont, the SCOR allows coaches to sail on board the boats with their teams. “We do

it a little differently,” says Fellabom. “The coaches can’t assist and they’re not supposed to offer advice during the race either, but they do observe. Really, this is our solution to the problem of not being able to provide support boats for the coaches to ride on board, and it seemed to be well-received.”

Ned Goss, the College of Charleston’s Offshore Sailing Team coach concurred. “I like the opportunity to coach immediately after the race and being on board makes that possible. Being an onboard observer allows me to see the teamwork in action as well as the decision-making throughout the entire race, especially when it happens with competitors nearby. That’s something you cannot recreate during practice. So, for a coach, this approach can be a big advantage.”

This year, SCOR will take place Feb. 14-15, and the organizers expect the fleet to double in size. Already, they have commitments from eight teams, which include the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Eckerd College, Queens College (Newfoundland), the U.S. Maritime Academy, the University of Michigan, New York Maritime Academy and the College of Charleston. The teams will be split into two divisions, and just like the previous year, the races will be scored using a PHRF format.

“We’re still finalizing all the details” explained Fellabom, “but we expect this to be a competitive event.” He and his coorganizers plan to keep it interesting this year by throwing in a few unusual course configurations, including a triangle course to offer reach legs and at least one harbor course that will make use of existing government marks.

The expectation is that this event will grow in years to come. “We’ve found that there isn’t a problem attracting teams, we just have to find enough boats,” offers Fellabom.

“But the beauty of this regatta is that it’s great pre-season practice for most of these teams. For schools like the Coast Guard Academy and Michigan, it’s perfect because they can’t sail in their home waters yet, and their boats are still out of the water in February. Ultimately, we hope that this will develop into one of the premier collegiate keelboat events in the country.”

Before Fellabom and his fellow organizers move in that direction, they first want this event to make keelboat sailing accessible to college teams from their own region. “Next year,” says Fellabom, “I’d like to have a separate division in the regatta for SAISA schools so that they’ll be enticed to participate. We really want to get the regional schools involved. Why? Well, there’s so much to be gained by sailing larger boats. This kind of sailing makes for good training, and it’s also lot of fun. So, that’s what we’re hoping they’ll have a chance to experience.”

The SCOR action gets underway on Saturday, Feb. 14. For additional information on this regatta, contact the College of Charleston Sailing Program at cofcsailing@cofc.edu.

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The spray foam filled up the hollow areas, give me backing for the glass work that would go over it.

The damaged toe rail and rub rail area.

Toe Rail Repair: Thinking Outside the Box!

By Gary W. Dickinson

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ou have all heard what “BOAT” stands for in relationship to owning and maintaining one. Break out another thousand, dollars that is. Being a lifelong boat owner I can attest to the fact that there have been times when that statement is accurate. Being somewhat frugal (my friends might use other words to describe me), I maintain and do the repairs myself unless they are just beyond my abilities.

Building a cruising sailboat from a pile of lumber and then cruising her the length of the Pacific coast from Canada to Mexico has empowered me to take on repair jobs that ended up being much more involved than I thought they were at first glance. Maybe it is a sign of the times, or the fact that I am working on a shoestring budget, but I find it difficult to bring myself to pay a shop $100 an hour to work on my boat.

I recently purchased a sailboat that had “good bones” but had been neglected over the years. As I usually do, I made a list of the repairs needed and started in making her shipshape. I was somewhat concerned when I saw her the first time, because the bilge was full of water. The owner

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Once she was moved to the dock at my house and pumped dry I was happy to discover that the bilge remained dry, that is until the first time it rained. Not only did the grab rails leak, every place that water could come into the boat also leaked. Re-caulking and fastening the windows and replacing gaskets on the opening hatches and windows took care of the leaks. I next turned my attention to a duct tape repair that covered a six-foot section on the boat’s toe rail.

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The Bondo filler applied and roughly finished out before final finishing.

The finished product.

owner must have hit something hard in the taped spot, because the damage was substantial. I looked at the damage and tried to figure out how I could make the repair. I realized this repair was going to require “thinking outside the box.”

Having just completed a total renovation on my home last year, I discovered that there is more than one way to go about making repairs, and this was going to be one of those times.

There were areas on the toe rail that had been crushed, and in addition to that, a two-foot piece of plastic channel used to seal the joint where the hull and deck of the boat come together was simply not there. Another three-foot section of channel material was also crushed.

I could not think of any resource for the damaged channel, and—necessity being the mother of invention—I looked for something that could be used that would serve the same purpose as the original material. At first I thought aluminum channel iron would be an option, but as I cruised Home Depot, I discovered vinyl J-channel that I could rework to the same dimensions as the crushed and missing plastic channel. By taking cutters to the vinyl J channel I was able to easily re-create the damaged piece that not only seals the seam joining the hull and deck but

also provides support for the rub rail.

The next challenge was how to repair the damaged fiberglass on the toe rail. As you can see in the photos there is quite a bit of damage to the area. I was thinking: How do I repair an area that is hollow? Glassing over the outside of the area would not be as strong as the original. Then I remembered using cans of spray foam when I renovated my house and thought it would be just what I need. The foam would fill the hollow toe rails and give me something to support the glasswork to make the repair.

You can see from the photo how the spray foam expands.

That is exactly what I wanted it to do, and once dry, it was easy to cut the excess off. Now the real repair could begin.

I purchased Bondo fiberglass filler to build up the damaged sections. The label on the can states that once the catalyst is mixed with the filler, you have five minutes until the material sets and it can be sanded in 15 minutes.

I learned to mix small batches of the filler, because five minutes is not much time to work the filler into the damaged areas before it sets.

After sanding between coats and applying numerous layers, the sections repaired were good as new.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your DSC

By Glenn Hayes

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fixed-mount marine VHF very boat with a radio (as well as an fixed-mount VHF increasing number of radio that was manhand-held radios) has ufactured after June 17, DSC capability.

1999, has a feature—one By pressing that little that is many times misbutton, a boat operator is understood and very frecapable of sending a disquently under-utilized— tress signal automatically known as DSC. The butwithout having to remain ton under that little red at the radio keying the cover is the trigger for microphone that will conDSC, or Digital Selective tinue to send that signal Calling. Many know it as until acknowledged. But a button that can transwith this emergency aid, mit an automatic maythere can be some userday signal but there is related problems. more to its capabilities than just that.

Connecting the DSC This useful and lifesaving technology that is A fixed-mount DSC-capable VHF radio. Notice the button in the very bottom Radio to Your GPS now built into your VHF right corner, covered with a plastic, lift-up cover that must be opened to The Coast Guard has radio came about as a expose the emergency locator button—covered to ensure against accidental gleaned that with this new technology, in many direct result of require- activation. cases, it is not being used ments for large passento its full potential, and although it is a great feature, it is not ger vessels and commercial ships. In 1999, the Safety of Life transmitting all the information it could. DSC also has the At Sea Convention, or SOLAS, required all passenger vessels and other ships on international voyages to carry DSC-capable equipment that would work in the HF, MF and VHF frequencies. These radios had the capability of automatically sending a distress signal with position and vessel information to coastal authorities, as well as other ships, and would continue to do so until acknowledged. Once they met this requirement, they were allowed to turn off their 2182 kHz monitoring. The U.S. Coast Guard then determined that this action could cause a void in communication and monitoring between commercial vessels and recreational boaters. With this discovery, they petitioned to have the same type of distress calling capability be a requirement of VHF radios manufactured for the recreational marine industry. Aided by the development of a standard created by the RTCMS, or Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, this added capability was developed without significantly raising the cost of VHFs to the recreational market. Now every new

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capability of not only transmitting a distress signal but can BoatUS site at www.boatus.com/mmsi/instruct.asp and also transmit a vessel’s position when connected to a GPS. filling in the online application.

Connection is accomplished via an easy two-wire connection If you are cruising to foreign waters, then you have to using NMEA 0183 protocol, and with some newer VHFs, obtain a ship’s radio license and an MMSI number will be NMEA 2000 (both comassigned at that point. mon “languages” shared Once you get an assigned between marine electronMMSI number, you can ics). Despite this ease of program it into your connection, many VHFs onboard VHF radios by are never connected to a following the radio manuGPS, so are not utilizing facturer’s instructions. In the full capability of DSC. order to register, you will With this connection, need to have available up instead of having to use to two emergency contact radio triangulation and names with work, home other methods to attempt and/or cell numbers, to determine your posiyour vessel registration or tion, rescue authorities can documentation number, know your exact position and your EPIRB ID code via the data transmission (if available). You can also once the distress signal is include your BoatUS received. This could result Standard Horizon’s GX1700 fixed-mount DSC-capable VHF radio that is member number if you in a life-saving difference combined with a GPS unit built in. have one. If you are the in rescue time. If in trounew owner of a used vesble, who wouldn’t want the fastest rescue possible? sel with a previously registered MMSI number, you will At first glance it may seem complicated, but a quick have to get it reregistered under your name. Information on look at the owner’s manuals online or in print for both the how to do this can also be found on the BoatUS site.

VHF and the GPS will show how the appropriate wires supOnce you have your MMSI number and enter it into plied with both pieces of electronics should be connected. your radio or radios you now have the possibility of digital Once done, there is usually no further programming necesfunctions not available prior to entering the MMSI number. sary and your radio will be capable of transmitting imporOne such feature available on most DSC VHF radios is the tant position information along with the distress signal. ability to ping or transmit your position to your friends privately without other vessels knowing your position. You can Your DSC Radio and an MMSI do this if you know their MMSI number and you have this There is another issue with DSC that many VHF owners are feature turned on in the programming of the radio. Your not aware of. In order for the Coast Guard or any respondposition and identifier will display on their screen, and they ing rescuer to know who is sending the distress signal via can ping you back or key the mike and speak with you (if DSC, the radio, or radios aboard, need to have an assigned they do this, the two-way transmission is no longer private).

MMSI, or Maritime Mobile Service Identity number. This is Also now available are fixed VHF radios with a GPS a unique registered number that identifies your vessel when built into them. These radios can also be hooked to a chart DSC is utilized. Because it is registered to your vessel, plotter. Another advantage of these combined units allows responding authorities will have access to the type of vessel one to enter waypoints manually, or to capture locations in distress and will also have emergency contact informafrom a DSC call from another boat that also has MMSI. tion, both items that will aid in rescue and can curtail rescue DSC is a very capable feature of today’s VHFs that can and response times, as well as reducing false alarms. If you save your life in an emergency. With little time and effort it are not a commercial vessel and do not plan to venture into can operate to its full potential, so why wouldn’t you get foreign waters (including Mexico, Canada and the yours connected and registered before your next trip on the Bahamas) registering is free and as easy as going to the water?

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Argonauts Win Second Consecutive Melges 32 World Championships in Talent-Rich Fleet Photos and text by Marylinda Ramos Cover: Aerial view of Argo flying downwind en route to winning the 2014 Melges 32 World Championship. This was Argo’s second consecutive win, a first in class. Onboard are helmsman Jason Carroll, tactician Cameron Appleton, and crew Anthony Kouton, Scott Norris, Weston Barlow, Graham Landy, Philip Wehrmeim, and Mike Kuschner.

Barry Cuneo and crew onboard ENVY Scooters. Barry has a unique program with his crew: His team is split evenly between young sailors with the drive to become professional racers and the veteran racers who can mentor them in that goal. If a protégé is offered a spot on another boat, it spells success for the program and an opportunity for a new mentee.

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n a first for their class, Jason Carroll and Cameron Appleton of Argo won the Melges 32 World Championships for the second consecutive year. Coconut Grove Sailing Club hosted the event, held Dec. 1-7 out of Miami Beach Marina under the leadership of Principal Race Officer Reggio Anderson of Sail Newport.

Seventeen boats from Australia, Bermuda, Germany, Japan, Italy, Monaco, Sweden and the United States shipped their boats to Miami Beach for a season of highly competitive racing which began with the class Gold Cup Regatta in November and will continue with Key West Race Week and two Winter Series Events in the spring.

New Orleans’ Stormvogel—the only entry with an allAmerican, entirely amateur crew—earned a top-ten position in Race 1 and overall Rookie of the Year honors for helmsman Chris Wientjes and tactician Scott Jake.

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Volvo Ocean Race and currently races out of Fort Lauderdale. Barry Cuneo entered ENVY Scooters with a remarkable goal—to lose his team to competitors. His team is split evenly between young sailors with the drive to become professional racers and the veteran racers who can mentor them in that goal. If a protégé is offered a spot on another boat, it spells success for the program and an opportunity for a new mentee.

The first day greeted sailors with northeast winds of 15-17 knots and seas up to six feet. Pierre Casiraghi, the youngest son of Monaco’s Caroline of Hanover, at the helm of Robertissima 1, won the first race, while Argo proceeded to defend its title in earnest by winning the second with a margin of two minutes—a feat unheard of in this fleet. Consistency ruled the day, however, giving Japan’s Naofumi Kamei on Mamma Aiuto the day’s overall lead with a fourth and second over Carroll’s seventh and first, and Dalton DeVos’ second and ninth aboard Delta.

Day 2 offered more of the same, punctuated by a spot of rain and more wind shifts. Edoardo Lupi’s Torpyone won Race 3, their first step in a battle for the podium. Twentyseven-year-old Casiraghi fought for pin end starts and port tack laylines, working his way up to a win in the fourth race and a tie for first overall by the end of the day with Richard Goransson’s Inga from Sweden.

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forward. Edoardo Lupi’s Torpyone torpedoed from seventh to second overall and defended their claim on the podium for the rest of the series. While Alessandro Rombelli’s STIG won Race 6, placing third overall at the end of Day 3, Kamei’s Japanese and Spanish crew aboard Mamma Aiuto never gave up.

On Day 4, blue skies, lighter breezes and flatter seas enabled the race committee to fit in three shorter races. Ironically, John Kilroy’s Samba Pa Ti, a heavy-air veteran, had his best day of the regatta in the lightest breeze of the day, as did Fra Martina. STIG repeated their winning performance in the first race. Carroll won what turned out to be his daily quota in the second; and Mamma Aiuto continued its battle for the podium by winning the third race.

The final day of racing seemed to acknowledge the toll that three days of heavy air followed by one of extreme boat-handling had taken on competitors. Lighter breezes of 6-9 knots from the northwest meant the outcome was all but secure.

With a 4-point lead going into a one-race-day, it was still conceivable that Argo could fall off its pedestal, Torpyone could capture first, Alec Cutler’s Hedgehog could break the tie with Mamma Aiuto for third or Robertissima 1 could catapult past both to regain a medal position. At first, it looked as if Keisuke Suzuki’s Swing would be the wild card, rounding the weather mark first.

Argo caught up however, leaving the DeVos cousins on Delta and Volpe duking it out with STIG and William Douglass’ Goombay Smash for podium-for-the-day awards. In the end, Ryan DeVos and America’s Cup Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill fought their way from seventh to fourth overall, past STIG, missing a podium finish by two points, and ensconcing Argo, Torpyone, and Mamma Aiuto in first, second, and third overall, respectively.

In a brilliant bit of scheduling, the event coincided with Art Basel Miami Beach, which, combined with daily awards and events hosted

by Red Bull, Perrier, Peroni, Stella Rosa Black, Santero, North Sails and Lavazza—and by owners Alec Cutler and William Douglass—provided the teams’ entourages’ with plenty to see and do during a stellar week of racing.

Boats competing for position right after the start on the first race of the fifth day, which is Race 5—on Dec. 5.

The crew of William Douglass’ Goombay Smash hikes hard to the downwind finish on Day Two of the Melges 32 World Championships.

RESULTS [helm/tactician (boat name, state or city/country)]: 1) Jason Carroll/Cameron Appleton (Argo NY/USA); 2) Edoardo Lupi & Massimo Pessina/Lorenzo Bressani (Torpyone, Savona/ITA); 3) Naofumi Kamei/Manu Weiller (Mamma Aiuto, Hayama/JPN); 4) Ryan DeVos/James Spithill (Volpe, MI/USA); 5) Alessandro Rombelli/Terry Hutchinson (STIG, Milano/ITA); 6) Dalton DeVos/Jonathan McKee (Delta, MI/USA); 7) Alec Cutler/Richard Clarke (Hedgehog, Pembroke/BER); 8) William Douglass/Chris Larson (Goombay Smash, CT/USA); 9) Pierre Casiraghi/Vasco Vascotto (Robertissima 1, Monte Carlo/MON); 10) Richard Goransson/Morgan Larson (Inga From Sweden III, Stockholm/SWE); 11) Dieter Schoen/Mark Weiser (MOMO, St. Moritz/GER); 12) Deneen Demourkas/Flavio Favini (Groovederci, CA/USA); 13) Keisuke Suzuki/Bill Hardesty (Swing, Tokyo/JPN); 14) John Kilroy/Ted Hackney (Samba Pa Ti, CA/USA); 15) Barry Cuneo/Robert Brown (ENVY Scooters, Queensland/AUS); 16) Edoardo Pavesio/Gabriele Benussi (Fra Martina, Torino/ITA); 17) Chris Wientjes/Jake Scott (Stormvogel, LA/USA).

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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Dec. 4-7 Visitors, boats and exhibitors increase over last year to make for a great show

By Steve Morrell, SOUTHWINDS Editor

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20 was an interesting boat with a surprisingly large amount of space down below for a 20-footer.

Murray Yacht Sales displayed an unusually large boat on land—the Beneteau Oceanis 35 Centerboard version, which draws only 3’ 9” with the board up, truly a boat for Florida and the Bahamas. I think they presented the boat on land to show the shallow draft, as it was obvious when seeing the boat on a trailer. It was an unusual sight to see such a large boat among the sailboat land displays—which were all small boats. The St. Pete Show was the 35-foot centerboard’s debut to the boating world. Murray had another 35footer at the docks—the shoal-draft, fixed keel version. The Oceanis 35—which comes in three different keel versions, as well as three different interior layouts—won Cruising World’s Best Midsize Cruiser Award for 2015.

The largest sailboats at the show were Beneteau’s Sense 55 and an Amel 55—two boats that have enough room down below to make you think you are in nice apartment and with cockpits large enough to make you feel like you are on a floating patio. Out of my budget, but nice to look at.

One advantage of this show is the large number of brokerage boats available. Mainly powerboats, but there were some pretty nice sailboats there, too. One that stood out was the 1979 CSY 44 Pilothouse Ketch. There’s a lot of CSYs out there, but the 44 is a rare one. It’s a traditional-looking boat with a traditional layout and finish down below, making one feel like you are truly on a classic sailboat. The owner has put in a large amount of labor and money into this boat to bring it up to pristine condition. Currently for sale at

he temperature was pretty much perfect for this year’s December St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, although there were a few very light sprinkles on Saturday—but not even enough to get people to run indoors.

Show Management—who always put on a good show—reported an 8 percent increase in attendance over the 2013 show. It felt like a big crowd. I heard generally positive responses from exhibitors inside the tents and brokers and boat dealers out on the docks.

Show Management also reported that the show was the biggest in terms of boats and exhibitors since 2007—the year before the general economic collapse that occurred in 2008.

With over 300 powerboats and sailboats, that’s an encouraging note for the boating industry.

Definitely noticeable was an increase in small sailboats that were presented on land. Multihulls seemed to make a good showing with Weta’s trimaran, a Falcon catamaran and the Sea Rail 19 Trimaran. A small cruiser, the Voyager

The 1974 Coronado 45—a classic with traditional lines and in great condition. This world cruiser is a deal at $99,500, offered by Curtis Stokes brokerage.

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Left: Murray Yacht Sales’ Beneteau Oceanis 35 Centerboard was a popular boat to visit in the land displays. The was the biggest sailboat on a land display in years at the show. The boat draws only 3’ 9”—great for Florida and Bahamas waters.

$229,000 and offered by Edwards Yacht Sales, it’s a beauty.

Another classic sailboat was the 1974 Coronado 45 offered by Curtis Stokes brokerage. Coronados go way back in the fiberglass boating history and were then recognized as one of the finest boats of its day. Also a traditional looking boat with classic lines, this beauty is a steal at $99,500 for someone who wants to go anywhere.

On land, the exhibitors were in abundance as usual, with sailboat gear exhibitors in the long tent near the entry and everyone else in the huge main tent out near the docks.

Again this year, Sail America presented over 60 seminars. They are one of the most popular events at this show and cover a variety of topics—geared toward sailors. Many come to the show only because of these seminars.

In what seems like alwaysnice weather in a great locale, I always enjoy this show—seeing all the people, the boats and the exhibitors’ new wares. But by the end of the fourth day, I’m tired of walking and talking and am ready to go home. I had the honor of sharing my booth with the St. Pete Sailing Association so they could promote their 6th Annual Classic Boat Regatta (formerly the Good Old Boat Regatta) that is on Jan. 17 in St. Petersburg. In exchange, this great group of sailors helps me out at the booth.

Thanks to them and the help of my ad representative Janet Verdeguer and her husband Manuel, I got to rest here and there and wander around and enjoy the rest of the show.

The Amel 55 (shown here), along with the Beneteau Sense 55, were the largest sailboats at the show—worth seeing just so you can dream what it would be like to cruise on one of these large, comfortable—and very livable sailboats.

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Small sailboats were in abundance this year—at least more so than in recent years. The Voyager 20, on the right had a surprisingly large cabin down below for a 20-footer. Offered new by the manufacturer, IM Sailboats, builders of the classic West Wight Potter.

The 1979 CSY 44 Pilothouse ketch, on display by Edwards Yacht Sales was a boat ready to go anywhere with customized features throughout—and in superb condition.

RACE REPORT Jeff Pennfield Regatta, 2014 Flying Scot Districts, Sarasota, FL, Nov. 8-9

By Cindy and Charlie Clifton The Sarasota father/son team of Jay and Zeke Horowitz won the Jeff Pennfield Regatta in Flying Scots at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron November 8-9. The second leg of the 2014 Florida District series was sailed in light breeze the first day and moderate, but shifty winds the second day. A squall that began with a light rain moved through just as the races ended on Saturday, with a downpour that lasted through the night, sending the many campers to hotels or sailors’ homes.

A nice chicken dinner was served in the clubhouse with a roaring fire in the fireplace and everyone settled in with stories of the day. Sunday began with a nice breeze, although cloudy and cool with most sailors draped in fullbody foul weather gear.

Tom McNally and Ahad Jehangin of the Lake Monroe Sailing Association started the regatta off by winning the first race by a nice margin. Davis Islands Yacht Club premier husband/wife team of Jeff and Amy Linton got in stride and won the next two races. That put them in the lead after the first day by one point ahead of a very consistent Horowitz team.

Jay Horowitz, Tom McNally, Ahab Jehangin, Jim Signor’s wife, Jim Signor, Zeke Horowitz, Chuck Tanner, Amy Linton, Jeff Linton, Marshall Pardee, Bob Twinen. Photo by Barry Milborn

Sunday dawned cloudy, puffy and very shifty. The physical training regimen on which Zeke has placed his Dad paid off, as the duo was untouchable on the breezy last day. They won both races to take the regatta by 3 points.

Sarasota’s own Marsh Pardey, sailing with renown ocean voyager Chuck Tanner, came in third in the 20-boat fleet.

The Jeff Pennfield Trophy is awarded each year at this regatta to a sailor who has done extraordinary work to foster the success of the Flying Scot Class in the past year. Bob Twinem was an obvious choice this year. Along with wife Brenda, he has been a tireless advocate, promoting Scot sailing and making the events fun to attend.

Canadians and Norwegians Sweep Florida District 13 Laser Championship, Sarasota, FL, Dec. 6-7

By Charlie Clifton Canadian and Norwegian sailors dominated the 2014 Laser District 13 Championship at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron December 6-7. Eighty boats sailed seven races in a shifty northeaster both days. Staying in phase and connecting the puffy dots was key.

Tom Ramshaw from Stony Lake Yacht Club way up in Ontario overcame a race 4 OCS to win this year’s championship by 4 points. The Norwegian and Canadian national sailing teams are training in Florida. They served notice that they were up to speed by grabbing the top nine places in the 34-boat full-rig class.

Kristian Ruth from Asker Sailing Club in Norway took second by virtue of a tie-breaker over fellow Norski Mathias Mollatt. The first U.S. sailor was ninth-place Ernesto Rodriguez from Miami. The first local sailor was regatta organizer Phil Karcher, in 19th place, from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Forty-two boats were in the youth-dominated Radial fleet. Jensen McTighe from Ft. Lauderdale won only one race, the last, but his other finishes were consistent enough to give him a seven-point margin of victory. Hannah Steadman (St. Pete YC) took second—via tie-breaker—over

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Trophy winners of the District 13 Laser Championship, from left to right: Nic Baird, 5th, Radial, SPYC; Mathius Mollatt, Norway, 3rd, Full Rig; Tom Ramshaw, Canada, 1st, Full Rig; Jensen McTighe, LYC, 1st, Radial; Hannah Steadman, 2nd, Radial, SPYC; Kristian Ruth, Norway, 2nd, Full Rig; Gage Wilson, 4th, Radial, ESC; Blaine McCarthy, 1st, 4.7, SPYC; Jack Gower, 3rd, Radial, ESC; Tanner Wilson, 2nd, 4.7, ESC; Maya Kwasniewski, 3rd, 4.7, SSS. Photo courtesy of Barry Millborn.

Jack Gower from Edison Sailing Center.

Besides the top three, Radial races were also won by Connor Harding (LYC), Scott Rasmussen (LYC) and Louisa Nordstrom (Team FOR).

Blaine McCarthy of SPYC won every race to take the four-boat 4.7 class.

Complete results at www.regattanetwork.com.

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RACE CALENDAR Table of Contents Regional Calendars (Including regular club racing) Southeast Coast (NC, SC, GA) East Florida Southeast Florida Florida Keys West Florida Northern Gulf Coast (Florida Panhandle, AL, MS, LA, TX) For Racing News, Race Training and National and International Regattas in the South, see “Racing News” section, pg. 20 NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required.

To list an event, email editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

Send the information. DO NOT just send a link. Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Contact information for the sailing organizations listed here is listed in the southern yacht club directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

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

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

For a list of yacht clubs and sailing organizations in the Southeast, go to www.southwindsmagazine.com.

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

JANUARY — FEBRUARY No Regattas Scheduled. See club website for local club race schedule.

LAKE LANIER, GA. Lanier Auxiliary Race Committee. http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/LakeSchedule.php See club website for local club racing.

LLSC. Lake Lanier SC. www.llsc.com BSC. Barefoot SC. www.barefootsailing.org UYC. University YC. www.universityyachtclub.org AISC. Atlanta Inland SC. www.aiscracing.com JANUARY No Regattas Scheduled. See club website for local club racing.

FEBRUARY 7 Hot Ruddered Bum. UYC Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Laser Southerns Regatta. LLSC

Major Upcoming Regattas

Catalina 22 Midwinters, Cocoa, FL, Feb. 28-March 1 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.

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Race Calendar Club Racing: Go to the local association and club websites for club racing.

The following organizations do not post their races beyond the current month and are not listed in the below calendars: Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC See club website for local club racing.

Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club racing.

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis, eg, SC=South Carolina). (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) JANUARY — FEBRUARY No Regattas Scheduled. See club website for local club racing.

CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina News & Views for Southern Sailors

Club Racing (contact club or website for details): Rudder Club of Jacksonville (www.rudderclub.com): Weekend races organized seasonally and biweekly races on St. Johns River.

Indian River YC (www.sail-race.com/iryc): Weekend races organized seasonally. Spring-Summer series begins the first Wednesday after daylight savings begins. Wednesday Evening races weekly.

The catamaran section of the club has fun sails on the third weekend each month at Kelly Park on Merritt Island.

Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com) holds reverse handicap races on alternating weekends; Sunday afternoons in the winter and Friday nights from April to Oct. Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends year around. MYC sponsors a Dragon Point Race Series for Co-ed racers and a monthly all-female DP series.

Halifax River YC (www.hryc.com): Commodore Cup Races.

Halifax SA (www.halifaxsailing.org): Sunfish racing weekly; race series organized seasonally.

Lake Monroe SA (www.flalmsa.org): Sailing on Lake Monroe, a segment of the St. Johns River. Tequila Sunday Racing and Jager Cup Race series, alternating every two weeks, with one race in the series held monthly. March through October, Wednesday Night Rum Races. Seasonal race series on Saturdays once a month.

Manatee Cove Marina (at Patrick AFB, Satellite Beach) sponsors monthly races. www.gopatrickfl.com/marina.html.

Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Saturday and Sunday races MC Scows. Flying Scots, Wayfarers, Lasers—twice a month, September through May. Laser races every two weeks during the summer.

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RACE CALENDAR JANUARY 1 Hangover Regatta. Lake Monroe SA 1 J/24 New Year’s Race. Melbourne YC 4 Egg Nog Race. Ft. Pierce YC 24-25 Catalina 22 State Championship. Indian River YC 30-Feb. 1 16th Wayfarer Midwinter Championship Regatta.

Lake Eustis SC 31-1 7th MC Scow Train Wreck Regatta. Lake Eustis SC FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 7-8 Hagar the Horrible Regatta (beach cats) Indian River YC 8 Ft. Pierce Mardi Gras Race. Ft. Pierce YC 14-15 45th George Washington Birthday Regatta.

Lake Eustis Sailing Club 14-15 Ft. Pierce Spring Regatta. Ft. Pierce YC 28 Catalina 22 Midwinters. Indian River YC*

Major Upcoming Regattas

40th Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Jan. 14 A 160-nautical-mile sprint down the Florida Keys. This will start at Port Everglades on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1300 hours, and will run along the Florida Keys to Key West.

Boats are expected to begin finishing the race throughout the day of January 15. Fleets include IRC, PHRF, Multihull and One-Design. The race is sponsored by Lauderdale Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club and hosted by the SORC race management group.

A skippers meeting and cocktail party takes place January 13 at Lauderdale Yacht Club, race headquarters.

Awards are scheduled for January 16 in Key West and hosted by Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill. For more information and online registration, go to www.keywestrace.org. Entry deadline is Jan. 9.

20th Annual Washington’s Birthday Regatta, Barnacle Historic State Park, Biscayne Bay, FL, Feb. 21 The 20th annual revival of this regatta takes place on Biscayne Bay just off shore of Barnacle Historic State Park at 3485 Main Highway in downtown Coconut Grove. The regatta was first organized in 1887 by Commodore Ralph Munroe, founder of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove pioneer. The race is open to traditional-style sailboats (eg, mudhens, seapearls, bullseyes, sharpies, Bahama dinghies, cat boats, gaff-rigs, etc.). It is a great spectator event by land or sea. Award ceremony follows the race at the park.

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

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US Sailings’s ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami Returns in 2014, Jan. 26-31 See “Racing News” section for more information, pg 20.

Southeast Florida Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules) BBYC Biscayne Bay YC. www.biscaynebayyachtclub.com CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

CSC Castaways Sailing Club. www.castawayssailing.com KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org LYC Lauderdale Yacht Club. www.lyc.org.

MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.com.

SCF Sailfish Club. Palm Beach. www.sailfishclub.com STC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org USSC US SAILING Center, Miami. www.usscmiami.org JANUARY 3-4 Levin Memorial Stars. CRYC 3 BBYRA OD #5. MYC 8-11 Star Midwinters. CRYC 8-9 Star’s Walker Cup. CRYC 10-11 Etchells Sidney Doren Memorial. BBYC 14-16 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West. LYC/STC 17-18 49er & 49erFX NA Championship. CGSC 17-19 1-420 & RS:X ISAF Youth Qualifier.

17-19 470 NA Championship. CGSC 24-31 ISAF Sailing World Cup (See “Racing News” section) 31-Feb. 1 Comodoro Rasco Snipes. CGSC FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 6 CGSC Melges 20 Winter Series #2 7 Etchells FL State Championship. BBYC 7 Viper 640/J80 Valentine Regatta. USSC Miami 7 Zagarino Masters Regatta Stars. CRYC 21 Barnacle’s George Washington’s BD Regatta. CGSC 21 MYC Annual One-Design #6 22 MYC Annual PHRF #5 27 Etchells Midwinters East Regatta. BBYC

Major Upcoming Regattas

Tradewinds Midwinter Open Cat Nationals/NAMSA NAs, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Jan. 17-19 See “Racing News” section for more information, pg. 20

28th Quantum Key West Race Week, Jan. 18-23 See “Racing News” section for more information, pg. 20

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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, “Other Events” page 13, for more information.

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

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

Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.upperkeyssailingclub.com.

Go to the Club website for regular club racing open to all.

JANUARY 10 Community Bank Regatta. All-Comers 31-Feb. 1 Commodore’s Regatta (Portsmouth Winter #2) Sat. PHRF #2 Sunday.

FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 1 Commodore’s Regatta. PHRF #2 Sunday.

15 Fleet Captain’s Regatta. PHRF Winter #3 Final.

19-20 Force 5 Midwinters. (See Racing News section, page 20)

Major Upcoming Regattas

St. Petersburg Classic Regatta, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 17 For more information, see “Other Events” in the Calendar section page 13.

Shorthanded Race, St. Petersburg, FL, to Bradenton, FL, Jan. 18 This is a new race this year. Classes include Single handed, Double handed and Plus 1 Crew. Plus 1 Crew class is based on length of boat: Under 25 feet, Crew 2; 25 to 35 feet, Crew 3; 35 to 45 feet, Crew 4; Over 45 feet, Crew 5. If using Asymmetrical spinnaker, add 1 crew to the Plus 1 Crew class. To encourage younger sailors, any boat can include up to two additional crew members under the age of 15.

Race is a pursuit format starting off the St. Pete Pier.

Post race party will be a raft-up, location to be determined.

For More Information, contact Jay.Tyson@yahoo.com.

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33rd Annual Golden Conch Regatta, Platinum Point Yacht Club, Punta Gorda, FL, Jan. 17-18 This two-day race series will be conducted outside Burnt Store marina entrance on Charlotte Harbor. There will be two separate racecourses with five races each for Spinnaker and Multi-hull fleets; three races for cruising fleets. This is an “open” regatta and qualifies for Charlotte Harbor Boat of the Year. (CHBOTY). Expected are 30-35 boats in five classes offered. Both buoy and windward-leeward races will be conducted. A mandatory skippers meeting will be held on Saturday morning along with a complimentary continental breakfast. A barbecue social is planned after the Saturday races. The award ceremony with a light lunch will be held on Sunday after racing. More details, NOR, and Entry Form can be found at www.ppycbsm.com.

6th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta and Laser Masters Midwinters, Feb. 5-8 The 2015 Charlotte Harbor Regatta will feature more than 100 boats in possibly 11 classes. Expected classes are the Nacra 17, Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, F16, F18, Flying Scot, Windrider, Laser, 2.4 mR, Sunfish and Precision 15 classes.

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. 7. For information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact Brian Gleason at (941) 206-1133 or gleason@charlotteharborregatta.com. www.charlotteharborregatta.com

Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, Apollo Beach, FL, Feb. 7 Tampa Sailing Squadron will host the 49th annual Gasparilla Regatta. This regatta ties in with the annual Gasparilla celebrations, parades and pirate festivals in the Tampa Bay area. It also includes a shoot-out challenge to the Davis Island Yacht Club Racer/Cruisers for the coveted Pirate Musketoon.

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

SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup (formerly Michelob/Evander Cup), March 7 This will be the 34th 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.

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RACE CALENDAR Entry Forms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org, and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Association’s website at www.wfyra.org. You can enter these three races for one combined, reduced rate: Pusser’s Rum Cup, Crown Cars (March 29, and Suncoast Race Week (April 9-12). See details on the website.

West Florida 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.

Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. PHRF racing, spin and non-spin every third Sunday at 1 p.m. Skippers meeting at 10 a.m. (727) 4236002. Dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. during daylight savings season. www.sailbcyc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Weekly racing. www.pgscweb.com.

Safety Harbor Boat Club. Saturday races year around, usually twice a month, once a month during summer. Wednesday evening races organized seasonally. For the current schedule, go to www.safetyharborboatclub.com.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Sunday series, year around with skippers meeting at noon. April through September Friday evening racing. 5:45 skippers meeting. www.sarasotasailingsquad.org.

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

St. Pete Sailing Association. Weekly club racing. www.spsa.us Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venicesailing-squadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (please check with West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org). For complete details, go to www.wfyra.org and click on the regional associations in Southwest Florida pertaining to each area below: Tampa Bay/Suncoast (also known as West Florida BOTY: (SCBOTY) Davis Island YC Boat of the year: (DIBOTY) Gulf Boat of the Year: (WFPHRF Gulf BOTY) (SPORC) Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year: (CaBOTY) Charlotte Harbor: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBYABOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) JANUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)

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Hangover Bowl. Davis Island YC New Year’s Cup. Gulf Coast SC (N/MBOTY) Gaspar/Snipe States. St. Pete YC Master Driver. St. Pete YC St. Petersburg Classic (Good Old Boat) Regatta.* (See Calendar, pages 13) 17-18 Commodore’s Cup. Davis Island YC. (SCBOTY) (DIBOTY) 17-18 Golden Conch Regatta. Platinum Point YC. (CHBOTY)* 18 Shorthanded Race. St. Pete to Bradenton.

Jay.Tyson@yahoo.com* 24 Gulf Race #1. Dunedin Boat Club.

24-25 J/24 Series/Green Bench. St. Pete YC 31-Feb. 1Windjammer. Sarasota Sailing Squadron/Venice YC/ Venice Sailing Squadron. (SBYABOTY) FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Windjammer. See above.

5 Full Moon. Davis Island YC 5-8 Charlotte Harbor Regatta. CharlotteHarborRegatta.com * 7-8 Valentine’s Day Regatta. St. Pete YC 7 Gasparilla Regatta. Tampa Sailing Squadron* 7 Edison Gulf Regatta. (CaBOTY) 7-8 J/70 Event #3. Davis Island YC. 12-15 NOOD St. Pete YC. (SCBOTY) 14 Cherry Pie Regatta. Sarasota Sailing Squadron (SBYABOTY) 14-15 Winter Cup. Marco Island YC. (N/MBOTY) 18-22 Laser Midwinter’s East. Clearwater YC 20-22 505 Midwinters @ Pass-a-Grille. St. Pete YC 20-22 J/24s Midwinters. Davis Island YC 21 Valentine’s Day Regatta/Gulf Race #2.

Dunedin Boat Club.

21 St. Pete SA #9 & #10 23-25 J/24 Pan Ams. Tentative.

28 Hillsborough Bay Race. Davis Island YC (DIBOTY) 28 Disabled 2.4m. Tentative 28 High School South Pts. Regatta. St. Pete YC 28 Spring Regatta. Gulf Coast SC. (N/MBOTY)

Northern Gulf Coast Race Calendar See local club websites for club races.

Clubs with regattas listed this month BYC FWYC NOYC PBYC PYC SYC

Biloxi YC, Biloxi, MS Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Beach, FL New Orleans YC Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL Southern YC, New Orleans, LA

JANUARY 9-11 GYA Winter Meeting. BYC 17 Frostbite Regatta. PBYC (tentative date) 31 Super Bowl Regatta. PYC (tentative date) FEBRUARY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 7 Mardi Gras Regatta. PYC (tentative date) 14 Valentine’s Regatta. PBYC (tentative date) 21 One Day Race Management Seminar. FWYC

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Turn Key Vessel, 3 stateroom, Galley up, lower helm, Cummins power, Fresh water and undercover through last year and it shows.

Asking $169,000 Jim 904-652-8401 jboothyacht@gmail.com

SAIL AND POWER BOATS Some of our selected listings. Complete list and details at www.grandslamyachtsales.com, or call 866-591-9373 2005 2003 2008 2006 2002 2006 2003 1982

72' Grand Banks Aleutian.............................SOLD $1,900,000 60' Novatec Fast Trawler ........................REDUCED $439,000 52' Symbol Custom Pilothouse ....................UNDER CONTRACT 51' Passport 515 Center Cockpit .................................$649,000 46' Creekmore Custom Cutter .....................................$59,900 44' Manta Powercat ..................................................$459,000 43' Silverton Aft Cabin MY .........................................$199,900 43' Spindrift Cutter .......................................UNDER CONTRACT

1987 2000 1985 2008 1984 1983 2007 2001

42' Sabre..........................................................................CALL 40' Sabre 402.............................................................$249,900 39' Freedom Pilothouse Schooner...............................$59,900 38' Hunter Sloop Loaded ...........................................$139,000 38' Sabre Centerboard.................................................$59,900 38' Sabre Sail Aft Cabin ..............................................$59,900 32' Hake Seaward RK centerboard .............................$99,900 31' Sea Ray Vdrive Dancer.................................... $44,900.00

Cortez/Tampa Bay Area On-land or in-water storage to 23' Beam

Key Largo/Florida Keys Display your yacht on highly visible Route 1. Haul catamarans up to 28.5' beam – store on the hard.

Cortez Cove Boatyard

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4522 121st Street West, Cortez, FL 34215 • 866-591-9373 • 941-795-4200 www.grandslamyachtsales.com • info@grandslamyachtsales.com

Jacksonville Brokerage slips on the hard or in water.

Huckins Boatyard 3482 Lake Shore Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32210 904-652-8401 jboothyacht@gmail.com

Mobile Brokers Fort Lauderdale/Miami Sarasota/Ft Myers/Naples St. Augustine/Georgia Coast

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Please note; Boatyards are not owned or operated by Grand Slam Yacht Sales and special brokerage rates are provided as a courtesy to our brokerage clients listed for sale with us and are subject to availability.

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_________________________________________ Two Viking 6-man offshore commercial life rafts. Cylindrical cannisters. Rotated off cruise ship. Three years old. Beautiful condition. $800 each. Hurry. St. Petersburg, FL. (850) 371-0299. (2/15) Abaco Dinghy 14’. Built by Winer Malone, Hopetown 1977. Bronze-fastened, new planking and frames, varnished spars, Epoxy/Glass sheathed. Sunrise main and jib. Laid Spanish Cedar Decks. Ready to Sail with trailer. $5000 OBO. (941) 704-2074, or rwpitt001@gmail.com. (1/15)

2003 Caribe Rib inflatable L-9 with 1999 15hp Johnson, runs great. $1000. Cortez, FL. (941) 792-9100.

18’ Sailbird folding trimaran. Custom Mylar sails/drifter, carbon fiber bow sprit, new tramps, rebuilt top to bottom, Trailer. $3,700.

Roy (727) 804-3553. (3/15) Laser (13’). Good condition; mahogany rudder and centerboard. No trailer. Sarasota. $1100. (941) 870-7473.

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23’ Com-Pac Pilothouse, 2013. Like new. $67,500. Trailer, Yanmar diesel, Doyle StackPack, and much more. Contact Jim or anyone at Punta Gorda Yacht Brokers. (941) 833-0099. www.pgyb.com (2/15) 1967 Kittywake sailboat 23’. No motor, needs work, sails need replaced. $800 OBO Located at Bayshore Gardens Marina overlooking Sarasota Bay. 6919 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL. Call (941) 755-1912. (2/15)

1986 Dehler 25 fast racer/cruiser, new main, 135,155 socked chute. Full cockpit enclosure with screens, Lifting Fin Keel, Honda 8, Tiller Pilot, VHF. Sleeps six.$5,900, (941) 9620232. Tampa Bay area. (2/15)

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2001 Catalina 250. WB, centerboard. trailer updated, 2006 Honda 9.9hp, newer furling genoa, mast-raising system, galley, enclosed head, sleeps 4, pop top, auto-pilot, bimini, VHF, compass. $18,531. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, (800) 783-6953, or (727) 3275361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

30’ Hunter 306 2005. In-mast furling, R/F genoa, bimini, Garmin plotter, autopilot, speed, depth & wind. Very clean and turn key condition. $47,000. Pictures & Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. 504-283-2507

2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331. New inflatable dinghy and 4 hp outboard. Includes windlass, chartplotter, fridge/freezer, and stern shower.

Very clean cruiser-liveaboard in great condition. Larger wheel and bulb keel provides excellent performance for blue water sailing. $62,000. Call John at (954) 253-7479, or Jim at (954) 303-5310. (2/15)

1980 Catalina sailboat 27’. No motor, needs work, sails may need replaced. $1,000 OBO. Located at Bayshore Gardens Marina overlooking Sarasota Bay. 6919 26 Street W., Bradenton, FL. Call (941) 755-1912. (2/15)

1984 31’ Hunter. $16,950 diesel, 4’ draft, autopilot, air condition, refrig/freezer, TV and more. Call Frank 941-962-5969 www.grandslamyachtsales.com

San Juan 28. 1981. Used for racing. Jibs, 155 x 2, 150 drifter, 140, and 120, Main x 2, and 1 Asymmetrical. Diesel. VHF, wind, speed, and depth instruments. All gear. $10,000 OBO. Call Greg (252) 207-9421, or email gregjanetcamden@yahoo.com for additional pictures. (2/15)

2006 Gemini 105MC (33’ 6”). This Gemini has every factory option plus diesel generator, SailPack, and numerous storage and convenience upgrades. Truly set for cruising in comfort. Autopilot, radar, tri-data, chartplotter, GPS, screecher, Eisenglass and screen cockpit enclosures. Sarasota, FL. $137,500. Contact jrschwied@verizon.net. (2/15)

2005 31’ Hanse 312. Stainless steel centerboard 3’ shoal draft. Yanmar diesel. 2 staterooms, head, great condition sails. Boat is like new with new bottom paint. Alan (941) 3501559 alangsys@gmail.com $86,900 www. grandslamyachtsales.com 1984 Oday 34. 25hp diesel engine, gas stove and oven. 130% Jib roller furling, full batten mainsail about 2 years old. Needs bottom job and through-hulls serviced. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida. $22,500. Contact Jesse at (813) 363-3172. (2/15)

1961 Soverel S-28 with tandem axle trailer.

Shoal draft, roller furling, 30hp diesel, recent bottom paint, sails in good condition, bare bones interior waiting for you to finish. $5,500.

Jack (678) 246-9753. Lake Lanier, GA. (2/15)

33’ Hunter 1982. Ready to Sail, Shoal draft 4ft, 8ft Dinghy on Davits, Autopilot, Bottom paint / Survey @ $25k (10/2013). Reduced to $23,000 OBO, Clearwater Beach. Paul @ (727) 512-0726 (3/15)

1984 S2 30’ Center Cockpit. Yanmar Diesel, Marine head, with shower/bathtub!

Autopilot, GPS and more $18,900. (941) 7954200 www.grandslamyachtsales.com

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34’ Hunter 1984.Yanmar 32hp diesel, Origo 2 burner with oven, top loading fridge, VHF, GPS, bright interior. $20,000 Stewart Marine, Miami (305) 815-2607. www.marinesource.com

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34’ Hook Kelly Custom. 1982. Diesel runs perfect. Excellent condition. Price cut to $12,500 OBO. Owner retired and anxious to sell. Proven PHRF winner. Contact Terry at (941) 723-6560. (3/15a)

Island Packet 35 1992. Yanmar 35hp, AC, 2 12V AGM deep cycle batteries 10/2014, 2 solar panels mounted on SS frame bimini, NEW upholstery, Exceptionable Livability! $95,000. Call Kevin @ (321) 693-1642. www.

SailboatsinFlorida.com. Edwards Yacht Sales

1980 Fantasia 35 MKII Cutter in excellent condition. Blue water boat. Full keel, canoe stern, Yanmar freshwater cooled, LOA 34’6”, beam 11’, draft 4’8”, fuel 45 gal, water 230 gal, holding 25 gal. Displacement 21,000 Lbs. Price $54,900 Contact Jules Robinson (305) 9044321 In Miami, FL. (2/15)

2006 Beneteau 373. In-mast furling, 4’5” draft, bimini/dodger, refrig/freezer, microwave, plotter, autopilot, speed/depth, wind, low hours $117,900. Pictures & Full Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com. (727) 214-1590.

Catalina Yachts Brokerage! Catalina 375 (photo) — two to choose from — wellequipped and priced to sell! 2008 Catalina 350 – one owner, well-equipped. Details at www.dunbaryachts.com. Dunbar Sales, Inc., (800) 282-1411

38’ Hunter sloop 386 2004. Yanmar 40hp only 580 hrs, NEW Raymarine elec. 2014, NEW 2014 VHF, AC, hot/cold pressurized water, Sony Stereo, 400 watt solar, & MORE! $119,900. Call Kevin @ (321) 693-1642. www.

SailboatsinFlorida.com. Edwards Yacht Sales

2005 38’ Hunter - $134,500 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

2008 38’ Hunter. Loaded, Factory Mariner’s Package, Bristol, shoal draft, genset, AC, watermaker, satellite TV, tender, must see. $129,900. Call Jim (904) 652-8401. (B)

39’ Irwin Citation, 1978. Rebuilt Yanmar 30hp, Profurl jibs, propane 2 burner, oven, top loading fridge, 400-watt solar system. $35,000. Stewart Marine, Miami. (305) 8152607. www.marinesource.com

39’ Beneteau 393 2002. In mast furling, AC, AP, plotter, speed, depth & wind, refrig/ freezer, 2 cabin/2 head, shoal draft. bimini, dinghy & ob. $111,900. Pictures & specs at www.

MurrayYachtSales.com. (504) 283-2507 2005 Bavaria 36. One-Owner Boat in Excellent Condition, an outstanding example of the build quality of Bavaria Yachts. Loaded with air conditioning, autopilot, chart plotter, full instrumentation, dodger and bimini.

Contact Mike at (252)571-3505. www.neptuneyacthsales.com

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1990 38’ Island Packet Cutter. $139,900, Fully equipped and Ready to Cruise. This blue water cruiser has an extensive list of recent upgrades, including bow thruster, and is a must see. Lying Miami. Call Alan (941) 3501559. alanpressman@gmail.com

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39’ Beneteau 393 2003. Westerbeke 40hp, 2cabin model, GREAT electronics, elect windlass, hot/cold pressured water, GREAT sailing performance! $124,000. Call Kirk @ (954) 649-4679. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com.

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Finrose 40, 1971. Atlantic cruising sloop.

Florida Keys Well-maintained, Force 10 stove, oven, broiler, Engel refrigeration. auto pilot, 6’4” headroom, good shade, great liveboard. $29,500. www.empressforsale.com. (305) 289-0833. (1/15)

1982 Lee Creekmore-design, 40’ Cruise ready. Watermaker, Gen set, Sunshades, Full canvas, Solar, and wind. Complete with tools and spare parts, dinghy and motor. Just load and go. $79,500 See the complete listing at www.whiteakeryachtsales.com, wm@white akeryachtsales.com. (931) 260-6401

CAL 40 Sailboat 1971. Famous, Amazing, Classic And Sought After. Purchased as a liveaboard in 1990. Custom interior, teak cabinetry, teak sole, self-tailing winches, Harlen Mark II Roller Furling, Westerbeke Engine, 130 genoa new condition, strong tracking system, Awlgrip, Nature’s Head, epoxy barrier coat. $40,000 OBO. Elberta, Alabama. (251) 9790800. (1/15)

1974 42 Whitby. Project boat. New opening ports and hatches. Stainless steel handrails.

Have masts, booms, and sails. $13,500 or best offer. Located in Tampa, Florida. Contact Jesse at (813) 363-3172. (2/15)

42’ Hunter 426 2004. Yanmar 56 hp only 724 hrs! 6kw genset only 135 hrs! 2 AC units, stainless bimini w/ NEW stratoglass dodger, electric windlass, spacious, extremely well maintained! $155,000. Call Kevin @ (321) 693-1642, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL 56' Custom Wood Schooner 2007 . . .$700,000* 51' Morgan Out Island Ketch 1980 . . .$149,000 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 42' Endeavour 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900* 41’ Morgan OI 1976 . . . .Must Sell $17,500/BO 39' Irwin Citation 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 35' Wauquiez 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 31' Island Packet Cutter 1985 . . . . . . . . . .SOLD

POWER 44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$68,500 34' Sea Ray 1984 Twin Diesel . . . . . . .$29,900

Morgan OI-41, w/Perkins diesel (100 hrs SMOH). 1976. Ketch rig, center cockpit. Aft cabin walk thru. Recent bottom Job, rigging.

Project boat. Must sell. $17,500/best offer.

Cortez Yacht Sales. (941)92-9100

42’ Lagoon 1994. Twin 24hp Yanmars only 500 hrs! NEW electrical system & electronics!

NEW mast, boom, & sails! 2014 bottom paint, 2013 non-skid paint! NEW rigging & more! $159,900. Call Mark @ (813) 523-1717, www.

CatamaransFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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2013 Beneteau Oceanis 41. New, barely used. Well-maintained and is ready to take a new owner onto this well-regarded cruiser.

The Yacht Sales Company, Kemah, TX. Pat O’Neal at (713) 922-3208 (cell), or (281) 334-1993 (office). See complete listing at www.theyachtsalescompany.com

42’ Tayana 1987. Exceptional condition!

Yanmar 51 hp, Loaded w/ spares, electric windlass, AC/heat, NEW fuel tank, NEW elect. head, watermaker, 2010 Garmin electronics! $135,000. Call Joe @ (941) 224-9661, www.

SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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1992 42’ Catalina - $74,500 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net.

42’ Endeavour 1987. Center Cockpit, two cabins, aft cabin w/centerline Queen, two heads w/ shower, Marine Air, Full Galley, Tall mast, RF main and RF head sail, Full Canvas, Chart Plotter, Radar, Autopilot, Electric Windlass, Wind Gen, AB Dinghy w/ OB, Davits. Many Upgrades and New Equipment. A must see at our docks. Liveaboard slip avalable. $89,900 Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100.

Whitby 42’ 1982 Ketch with full bimini.

New gear: radar, chartplotter, VHF/antenna, batteries, charger-inverter, high output alternator, wind generator, solar, gauges, electric windlass, chain & anchors. Loaded and ready to cruise. Asking $89,500. Capt.

Tim Mahoney. (415) 272-8349. flamingo480@gmail.com 3/15)

Columbia 43 1970. Meticulously maintained, upgraded for family sailing, liveaboard comfort. Huge cockpit, 6’ 3” headroom, newly refurbished interior and deck. Yanmar 63hp.

GREAT VALUE $48,500. See more: www.columbia43.com. (386) 931-3844, svserendipity@gmail.com (3/15)

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1982 Spindrift 43’. Center Cockpit, beautiful aft stateroom with private head. Generator, watermaker, cutter rig. Heavily built for offshore bluewater cruising. REDUCED $77,500.

Make an offer! Details at www.grandslamyachtsales.com. Call Alan (941) 3501559. Email alanpressman@gmail.com

43’ Beneteau Sense 43 2011. In mast furling, AC, genset, davits, dDinghy & OB, full electronics, full canvas pack, two cabin/1 head, bow thruster. $325,000. (727) 214-1590.

Pictures & specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.

Morgan 44 CC. Well kept, cruising ready, great liveaboard, AC. Updated electronics, Genset, EVERYTHING! Stern arch, wind gen, AIS, solar, davits, swim platform, bimini enclosure, furling. Reduced. $120,000. Owner (727) 466-6444. (2/15a).

44’ CSY Rare Pilothouse Ketch 1979. Total Refit! Ford Lehman Super 90/4 cl, fuel polishing system, solar panels, wind gen, custom awlgipped topsides, great electronics & MORE upgrades! $229,000. Call Jane @ (813) 917-0911. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com.

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Custom Hermanson 44. Looking for the ultimate ocean steel cruiser?? Look no further. $99,999.

Can make money with!! www.dutchlove.com. (305) 989-7181. (1/15)

Three Graces - 1974 45’ Coronado $99,500 Curtis Stokes (954) 684-0218, curtis@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net

45’ Wauquiez Centurion 45S 2005. Yanmar 75hp only 645 hrs! Hauled every year since NEW! Dodger & Bimini, Raymarine electronics, foresails & much more have been replaced since 2012! $284,900. Call Clark @ (561) 676-8445 www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

49’ Hunter 2007. Tall rig and SHOAL DRAFT, bow thruster, great electronics, cutter rig, watermaker, cabin heater, Genset, full reverse-cycle heat and air, and the best value on the market today. Call Kelly Bickford CPYB @ (727) 599-1718

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_________________________________________ Precision folding Bike. Lightweight magnesium. $125. Cortez, FL. (941) 792-9100.

FREE ADS 50’ Beneteau Sense 50 2012. Air, Genset, Electric winches, Full electronics, In-Mast Furling, Custom Sails, Teak Decks, Shoal Draft, Huge Cockpit, Innovative Interior. $489,000.

Pictures & Full specs at www.Murray YachtSales.com (504) 283-2507

52’ Shannon 2000 Centerboard Sloop. Air, Genset, In-Boom Furler, Electric winch, Bowthruster, H20-maker, Full Electronics. True Turn Key, $499,000. Pictures & Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com (504) 283-2507

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(941-795-8704) Westerbeke diesels. 6-hp single complete, low hours. 12-hp two-cylinder needs attention. $600 each or both for $1000. Lots of bronze hardware and winches. Bradenton, FL. (941) 704-2074, or email rwpitt001@gmail.com.

(3/15) _________________________________________ Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster. Series A250. Four 5/8-inch pins. 10,900 pound max pull. Like new $750/best offer. Worth $2500 brand new. Palmetto, FL. jimmy@sunrisesailsplus.com. (941) 721-4471. (2/15)

1996 51’ Little Harbor Tara Chase – $325,000 (772) 202-0676, or tara@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

56’ Schooner. Custom built in 2008 by Rollins in Maine. A masterpiece from American craftsmen. White Oak framing with Douglas Fir planking. Black Locust, Teak, and Cherry used throughout. Aluminum spars and custom cast bronze fittings. A beautiful “Alden” style schooner capable of passages with elegance and American pride. Asking $700,000. www.CortezYachts.com. (941) 792-9100 2005 Passport 51’ Center Cockpit 515. Vista.

Absolutely loaded and impeccable. New Yanmar Diesel. See details at www.grandslamyachtsales.com. REDUCED $649,000.

Call Alan (941) 350-1559.

Email alanpressman@gmail.com

61’ Custom Pedrick Cutter 1985. Set up for short or single handed cruising, keel/cb for shoal waters, electric winches, Hood Stowaway mast, Air & Genset. REDUCED to $219k. Contact Kelly Bickford CPYB, (727) 599-17818, or email kelly@kellybickfordcpyb.com.

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

Two-cabin owners version. Upgraded equipment. Ready for extended cruising and living aboard. Asking $149,000. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100

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CLASSIFIEDS ADS Scanstrut DLMP-1-30 Dual self leveling pole mount with supports for Radome and Satcom antenna ( not included ), Palmetto, FL. $195. (941) 776 5580 or email neaptide@tampabay.rr.com.

(2/15) _________________________________________ Two Viking 6-man offshore commercial life rafts. Cylindrical cannisters. Rotated off cruise ship. Three years old. Beautiful condition. $800 each. Hurry. St. Petersburg, FL. (850) 371-0299.

(2/15) _________________________________________ Chain, 150’ X 3/8” H T Columbus Mckinnon, Palmetto, $75. (941) 776-5580, or email neaptide@tampabay.rr.com. (2/15) _________________________________________ Wanted: Lewmar 16 two-speed self-tailing winch - or similar make and model, Raymarine C-70 GPS Chartplotter (941) 792-9100.

Independent Writers in the Florida Keys.

Paid by the word. To write about cruising and sailing (including trawler cruising if you are a trawler cruiser) in the Keys. editor@southwindsmagazine.com. _________________________________________ Independent Writers in the northern Gulf Coast—and Florida’s Big Bend—Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas. Paid by the word. To write about cruising and sailing (including trawler cruising if you are a trawler cruiser) in the area. editor@southwindsmagazine.com. _________________________________________ Someone to do internet search work, looking up businesses online. Self-employed paid by the hour. Work from anywhere. A few extra hrs/wk. editor@southwindsmagazine.com. _________________________________________ Edwards Yacht Sales is expanding! We have several openings for yacht brokers in Florida.

Looking for experienced broker or will train the right individual. Must have boating background and be a salesman. Aggressive advertising program. Come join the EYS team! Call in confidence, Roy Edwards (727) 507-8222 www.EdwardsYachtSales.com, Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com _________________________________________

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ENGINES FOR SALE

_________________________________________ 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

HELP WANTED

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Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300

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

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

(1/15A) Multihull dock at a private home in Port Charlotte, FL. No bridges. No beam or depth issues. Possible water, and/or power. No liveaboards. December through March. Call (941) 743-6322. (2/15)

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JUST GO! continued from page 70 and Patti Roberts, my neighbors in the marina where we had our boats docked, and what a Godsend that was.

Chad and Patti of Spohrer and Dodd in Jacksonville, FL, were like Superman and Wonder Woman. I’ve worked in the corporate world for over 30 years, and these guys, over the following 10 months, just completely amazed me. They were thorough, diligent, responsive, and more than anything I could have ever imagined.

They got my money back! I thought it seemed surreal before when I lost the money, and I just about cried when they sent me the check. I was going to get another chance at reaching my goal.

Moving forward, the best advice I can give from what I learned is: Escrow. With the cost for one of the smallest engines being $12,000, it’s hard to image that a well-established dealer wouldn’t be willing to put the money into escrow until the motor arrives, or have some other option other than plopping down the money and praying.

I’ve been working in Knoxville, TN, for almost a year now trying to save up more money. I still need to purchase a motor when I get back to Florida, and I wonder how it will all turn out. The boat is all wrapped up and on the hard in Green Cove Springs. Without having gone sailing in almost two years—where I used to go sailing three to four times a week for over 11-plus years—there are times when I no longer feel like a sailor. I wonder if I’ve turned into one of those crazy people who has a dream that’s just way out there. I mean, I just want to go sailing through the Bahamas and the Exumas. The nerve, right?

So, call me psychotic or whatever you may, I still have this dream. I just hope I can get down there, get a motor installed, get back on the water and get away from the damn dock. It all seems so incredibly far away right now, but I know it’s still possible. It’s still possible because of those who leave home while they’re young and still know it all. Because of those who say, “We don’t need no stinking motors” and get away from the dock. It’s because of you guys out there having fun that I know it’s still possible. So don’t let me down. I just hope I make it before I’m 90-years old, I’d like to be 90-years old rocking back and forth somewhere remembering the times. I just wonder how many memories I can get packed into the time I do have left. Get out there, now. GO NOW! Hope to see you on the water.

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Just Go!

By Keith Blankenship S/V Renasci

W

e’ve heard and read how if you’re a cruiser, don’t get caught at the docks paralyzed with the perspective that your boat just isn’t ready to go.

“Just go,” they say, “Just cast off the lines and go.” Well, I’m not suggesting that you put yourself into harms way, but I hope that after you read this you’ll understand why they say this sometimes.

I had fallen prey to this perspective of not having my boat in good enough shape. After racing for 15 years, I moved into cruising, and that was over 12 years ago. And it’s been hell trying to get away and go cruising. It started out when I sold my house and my Pearson Flyer, and started shopping for a cruiser. I continued shopping and after a little over a year, I found a Hunter 37 cutterrigged sloop, and I thought, yea, this is it. It was all worn out, but I’ve repaired just about everything made under the sun. So, off I go.

Now most of us reading this article are sailors, and we’re not supposed to need a motor. But if you have a 37foot, 11-ton vessel, sculling it isn’t an option, especially if it has a shoal keel.

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So, I decided to buy a motor. I even paid a Yanmar dealer the full deposit equal to the full amount required. I had repaired or replaced just about everything on the boat but the motor, and it was leaking, had poor compression, over 14,000 hours, and it was time.

It was going to be a really big hit with taxes too, because the money was coming from my having withdrawn my 401K early. I knew I didn’t want to wait until I was 65 to start replacing the motor, so I thought it was worth the risk. What could go wrong, right? Well, a two-week wait turned into an eight-week wait, and before Mastry in St. Pete could deliver the engine, the guy who owned the Yanmar dealership died. Worse yet, it was a sole proprietorship, and when he died, he had debt, lots of it.

Because of the debt, no one stepped forward to be the executor of the estate, so I got caught in the middle and lost $12,000. Yea, that much, sitting in a bank, and no one could touch it.

I had worked hard for my money, saved a long time, dreamt of

having a new motor for many years, and then this. What was adding insult to injury was neither Mastry nor Yanmar did anything to help. I was told by Mastry to get a lawyer and good luck. Well, I started calling around and found that no one would take my case, because it would cost the same amount as what was being recovered. No one but a licensed and board-certified lawyer can address the Probate Court, so I was stuck. I just couldn’t believe that this had happened to me.

I was working at West Marine at the time and reminded daily of my loss and of how I may never get to go cruising now that I lost the money I had saved. I walked around with my chin on my chest for several months feeling like I had just experienced one of life’s hardest lessons: to have had a dream and to have worked for years at that goal, only to have it all dashed away in the blink of an eye. I tried to share my story with everyone who would listen without just flat out whining about it. I ended up sharing my story with Chad See JUST GO! continued on page 68

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