Southwindsjuly2011

SOUTHWINDS News & Views for Southern Sailors The Laser Story Caught Between Storms Charleston to Bermuda Race

July 2011 For Sailors — Free…It’s Priceless

Catalina The Sailors’ Choice

Seven Awards in Five Years

Looking to buy a new boat?

See the New Generation of Catalinas!

Talk to your local Catalina dealer to learn about these award-winning designs

TURNER MARINE YACHT SALES Mobile, AL • 251-476-1444 • tmys97@aol.com

MASSEY YACHT SALES Stuart, FL • 772-204-0660

DUNBAR SALES St Simons Island, GA • 800-282-1411 sales@dunbaryachts.com

MASSEY YACHT SALES Palmetto, FL • 941-723-1610

www.CatalinaYachts.com

MASSEY YACHT SALES St Petersburg, FL • 727-824-7262 yachtsales@masseyyacht.com

ON TAMPA B AY IN ST. PE TE

BOU ASK A

M T NEW

SPECIA EMBER

LS

WET SLIP SPECIALS

RESIDENTS AVERAGE MONTHLY RATES starting at

$213.75/MONTH

S PARTIE DOCK

Non-Residents Average Monthly Rates STARTING AT $236.25/MONTH (Rates vary based on size of vessel & location in marina.

Above example rates based on 30-foot vessel.)

LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE — ACT NOW! • Concrete Floating Docks • Protected Harbor • 800’ breakwater • Liveaboards Welcome

• Catamarans Welcome • Boat Clubs Welcome • Restaurant & Pool • Captains Lounge

• Member Events/Privileges • Fuel Discounts • Transient to Annual • Near Downtown w/Trolley

GREAT HURRICANE HOLE

Call 727-821-6347 to arrange a personal tour 1110 3rd St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-821-6347 www.HarborageMarina.com Bring in this ad for New Member Discounts plus an additional $100.00 in Gift Certificates

Next to Dali Museum just south of downtown St. Pete

REGATTA POINTE MARINA On the South Side of Tampa Bay

Slips $199 Star t at a mo (Subj nth ect t o Ava ila

• Two Waterfront Restaurants • Spa and Salon • Heated Pool • Jacuzzi • Fitness Room • Laundry Facilities • Boater’s Lounge • Boater’s Bath House • Deep Water Sailing Right Off the Marina • Minutes to Sailing in Tampa Bay And MUCH MORE...

News & Views for Southern Sailors

bility

)

Transients and Liveaboards Welcome - Short Term or Long Term Offering “NEW” and “IMPROVED” Luxury Amenities

“The best liveaboard marina in West Florida” www.RegattaPointeMarina.com 1005 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL

(941) 729-6021 (800) 257-6020 SOUTHWINDS July 2011

3

SOUTHWINDS NEWS & VIEWS

FOR

SOUTHERN SAILORS

8

Editorial: Mandatory Life Jackets; Boots Onboard; Anchor Fest

By Steve Morrell

9

Letters You Wouldn’t Believe

14

Modern Packaging Distresses Bubba

By Morgan Stinemetz

16

Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

17

Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

29

Dog Tips for Summer Boating

By Camp Bow Wow

30

Our Waterways: Government Regulations and the Rights of Navigation in Florida

31

Book Review: Living at Sea Level

By Roy Laughlin

32

Youth Sailors in Cuba

By Gretchen Coyle

33

Boat Review: The Laser Story

By Dave Ellis

36

Wharram Rendezvous in the Keys

By Dan Kunz

37

Going Native with Your Galley

By Robbie Johnson

38

Caught Between Two Storms

By Clifford and Bezy McKay

40

Hurricane Preparation Class St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron

41

SOUTHWINDS Website Hurricane Section

42

Morgan Owners Invade Treasure Island

By Harmon Heed

44

Carolina Sailing: Charleston to Bermuda Race

By Dan Dickison

46

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

70

Sail and Power—Anchored Together

By Capt. Herman Bips

13 19 24 55 61 68 69

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

The Laser story. Page 33. Photo courtesy SailLaser.

Morgan owners invade Treasure Island. Page 42.

Photo by Paul Payne.

COVER:

The Laser Story Page 33 Photo by Bev Dolezal

Each issue of SOUTHWINDS (and back issues since 5/03) is available online at www.southwindsmagazine.com 4

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

GREAT GEAR

Quality stanchions and gates from Garhauer W

hether you are replacing one stanchion or upgrading your entire boat, we manufacture a complete line of stanchions, bases and gates. • Stanchion tubes available in 3 different tip styles • Stanchions and gates can be made removable or with fixed bases.

1082 West Ninth Street, Upland, California 91786

Phone: (909) 985-9993 FAX: (909) 946-3913

email: garhauer@garhauermarine.com http://www.garhauermarine.com

SOUTHWINDS

News & Views For Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS Media, Inc. P.O. Box 1175, Holmes Beach, Florida 34218-1175 (941) 795-8704 (877) 372-7245 (941) 866-7597 Fax www.southwindsmagazine.com e-mail: editor@southwindsmagazine.com Volume 19

Number 7

July 2011

Copyright 2011, Southwinds Media, Inc. Founded in 1993

Steve Morrell

Doran Cushing, Publisher 11/1993-6/2002

Publisher/Editor 7/2002–Present editor@southwindsmagazine.com

(941) 795-8704

Assistant Editor Janet Patterson Verdeguer Advertising

“Marketing Drives Sales — Not the Other Way Around” CONTACT EDITOR FOR CLASSIFIEDS & REGATTA ADVERTISING Janet Verdeguer Janet@southwindsmagazine.com (941) 870-3422 Steve Morrell editor@southwindsmagazine.com (941) 795-8704 Go to www.southwindsmagazine.com for information about the magazine, distribution and advertising rates.

Production Heather Nicoll

Proofreading Kathy Elliott

Artwork Rebecca Burg www.artoffshore.com

Printed by Sun Publications of Florida Robin Miller (863) 583-1202 ext 355 Contributing Writers Letters from our readers Nautical Trivia by Bryan Henry Camp Bow Wow Julie B. Connerley Gretchen F. Coyle Dan Dickison Dan Driscoll Dave Ellis Harmon Heed Robbie Johnson Kim Kaminski Dan Kunz Roy Laughlin Clifford and Bezy McKay Bert Rice Hone Scunook Carol Small Morgan Stinemetz Mindy Strauley Randy St. James St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron Contributing Photographers/Art www.bernews.com Capt. Herman Bips Rebecca Burg (Artwork) Julie B. Connerley Gretchen F. Coyle Dan Dickison Bev Dolezal Danielle Fondren Libby Hueschen Robbie Johnson Roy Laughlin John Lynch Clifford and Bezy McKay Paul Payne Melinda Penkava Regata del Sol al Sol Millie Rice SailLaser Scunook Photography St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: ARTICLES & PHOTOGRAPHY: SOUTHWINDS encourages readers, writers, photographers, cartoonists, jokers, magicians, philosophers and whoever else is out there, including sailors, to send in their material. Just make it about the water world and generally about sailing and about sailing in the South, the Bahamas or the Caribbean, or general sailing interest, or sailboats, or sailing.

SOUTHWINDS welcomes contributions in writing and photography, stories about sailing, racing, cruising, maintenance and other technical articles and other sailing-related topics. Please submit all articles electronically by email (mailed-in discs also accepted), and with photographs, if possible. We also accept photographs alone, for cover shots, racing, cruising and just funny entertaining shots. Take or scan them at high resolution, or mail to us to scan. Call with questions.

Third-class subscriptions at $24/year. First class at $30/year.

Call 941-795-8704 or mail a check to address above or go to our website.

SOUTHWINDS is distributed to over 500 locations in 8 southern coastal states from the Carolinas to Texas. Call if you want to distribute the magazine at your location.

SOUTHWINDS on our Web site www.southwindsmagazine.com.

6

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

Catalina 14.2 – Stability and easy handling make the 14.2 an ideal boat to learn on, yet the experienced skipper enjoys the active one-design racing class.

Catalina 16.5 – Roomy cockpit and large storage locker forward. Powerful sail plan and plenty of standard equipment. Ideal for family outings and daysailing.

We know your time on the water is limited. it’s all about getting out there, racing or daysailing with the family, with no hassles.

This trio is fun to sail, easy to rig, and loaded with the quality and value Catalina owners have come to expect since 1969.

41 Years and 70,000 boats prove that Catalina Yachts has taken America sailing and that’s why it’s the “Sailor‘s Choice.”

Check out all the Catalina models at www.catalinayachts.com.

Catalina 22 Sport – You asked for it. A production boat that accurately reflects the dimensions and weight of the first-generation one-design boat. Easy to trailer and a great step up from dinghy sailing.

BOATERS EXCHANGE Rockledge, FL • 321-638-0090 • jerry@boatersexchange.com SNUG HARBOR BOATS & CO. Buford, GA • 866-266-7422 • ann@snugharborboats.com MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES St. Petersburg, FL • 727-327-5361 • masthead@mastheadsailinggear.com DUNBAR SALES St. Simons Island, GA • 800-282-1411 • sales@dunbaryachts.com

Can you afford not to have this much fun? Contact either location for your closest dealer.

HOBIE CAT SUNFISH LASER

WE SELL FUN

420

HOBIE MIRAGE SPORT Pedal Kayak

OPTIMIST

Largest Dive Shop on the West Coast 727-546-5080 800-537-6099 www.tackleshack.com

PRECISION WAKE BOARDS

We’ll be on-site at your regatta with Parts, Accessories & Support

SKIM BOARDS

OR STOP BY THE STORE:

WATER SKIS

7801 66th St. North Pinellas Park, FL 33781

KAYAKS

The World is a Waterpark. Since 1962, we have sold the best rides!

For more information, e-mail andy@tackleshack.com

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

7

FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

Mandatory Life Jackets? Again?

Cowboy Boots on Board?

They are at it again.

BoatUS reported in June that the National Boating Safety Advisory Council advised the U.S. Coast Guard to pursue regulations requiring life jackets be mandatory for adults on powerboats under 18 feet. That means than when you take your dinghy from boat to shore, whether its 20 feet or 500 feet, you must wear your life jacket—whether it’s hurricaneforce winds or so calm that the no-see-ums and love bugs are landing everywhere, and the water is so placid that you can see your own reflection clearly. To me, it is obvious why the Coast Guard and other marine patrol groups want this law: It is less work for them and it won’t cost a penny (actually, they can make money on fines). Whether or not it is the right thing to do for our rights on the water appears to be of no concern, or at least it is only to the five council members who voted against the 16 who voted for the proposal And again—as this ridiculous idea seems to crop up every few years—they cite poorly interpreted statistics to defend their proposals. The government stated that 82-million people participated in boating in 2010, with 736 dying (one in approximately every 111,000 people—pretty damn low). Using those statistics, they state that 71 lives could be saved each year with just a 70 percent wear rate, as though all boating is the same. They always state that the majority of deaths are caused by people who were not wearing jackets. How about the statistics they don’t publicize, like how many of those were powerboaters going too fast (many while drinking), who were unknowledgeable about boats in general, or who were just plain stupid? How many were sailing? How many were riding dinghies going five knots, or even 10? What’s the death rate in those situations? Do the rest of us have to suffer because of the idiotic few? Or is it the idiotic few who are promoting this?

We need more education, but that will cost money.

Instituting a new law on life jackets won’t cost anything once the law is passed. It will be an easy and simple solution, that will help very few people and make very many pay for it. Most accidents are on powerboats by people who don’t know what they are doing, and we read about them every day. We will never eliminate all the deaths, but we can cut way back on them by educating people about boats— ending the belief that anyone can go out there and safely run a powerful small powerboat with an engine capable of pushing the boat at 25 knots and more without any boating knowledge. It will cost, but what doesn’t? I say spend lots of money on it. (Along with that, how about more money on dredging inlets and the ICW?) I again will repeat what I have written many times before when this stupid idea surfaces: If it passes, I will start a T-shirt company that has orange vests painted on it. The rest of the shirt will be skin colored (with a light tan, of course). I will make a fortune and retire in some country where I won’t have to wear a life jacket.

I was hoping the Coast Guard was smarter than to promote such an unpopular idea—and I hope they still are, as it’s not finalized yet, but how about a Coast Guard admiral coming out against this proposal—against mandatory life jackets for adults (except in very limited cases). Don’t we need a Coast Guard leader who promotes our rights and not just their interests of less work?

On our June cover the C&C 35, Long Bow, was pictured (photo by Charleston writer/photographer Dan Dickison), and the crewmember on the starboard stern quarter had his leg hanging over the edge with what looked like cowboy boots on. Got my curiosity up, as did a few others who commented to me, so I looked into it and contacted the owner about it, who put me in touch with Ben Francis, the crewmember wearing the boots. It turns out that those are— and I quote—“proper yachting boots”—and somewhat commonly worn in England, where Ben is from, and also in nearby Ireland, where the boots are made. Ben was surprised about the reaction; well, let’s use his words: “My boots caused quite a stir. I really thought just about everyone wore them. They are made by a company called Dubarry in Ireland. They are very well thought of and long lasting. My pair have about 90,000 nautical miles on them!”

8

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

For those interested, go to www.dubarry.com. It appears they are known the world over, just not so much in Charleston, SC.

Anchoring Protest off Miami Beach: Boaters Needed Wally Moran will be holding an “Anchor Fest” against the city of Miami Beach as a protest against the city, which instructed its police to ask him to move his boat at the request of a local waterfront landowner—even though the police politely acknowledged they had no right to do so.

Read about what happened in “Letters,” and show up if you can. Please send letters and photos if you make it there. www.southwindsmagazine.com

LETTERS “Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.”

A.J. Liebling

GLADES BOAT STORAGE

In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDS invites readers to write in with experiences & opinions.

E-mail your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com

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

FWC OFFICERS GONE WILD “From the Helm” – FWC Officers Gone Wild in Key West?, May 2011

Len, Thanks for the good advice and information. I think it is not only See LETTERS continued on page 10 News & Views for Southern Sailors

SAIL OR POWER

JUNE & JULY SPECIAL! 50% OFF HAUL-OUT FEE & WORK YARD RATE 11 Miles West of Lake Okeechobee on the Okeechobee Waterway Stuart

e

Moore Haven

Ok e

Misconduct by FWC officers (or any other officials for that matter) should be reported. There is no other practical way to curtail disrespect and abuse of authority. E-mail, write or call FWC’s inspector general (850-488-6068) about the complaint, providing as much information as possible. It’s understandable to have concerns about subsequent harassment, but the odds of that happening are slim to none.

Indeed, expect them to steer clear of you. Some of these officers may be bullies, but very few are so stupid as to engage in retaliation. Should that happen, report that, too. A few too many black marks, and these bad actors will be gone.

Law enforcement management in this day and age is well aware of possibilities for misconduct, but is helpless to do anything about its “bad apples” unless complaints are filed.

They also know the public feels intimidated, so complaints are not taken lightly. And should praise be warranted, be sure to do that, too, by contacting FWC’s Community Relations Office.

As to the question of whether officers enforce actual law that they know and understand or sort of make up their own laws based on what they think is the law, I believe it’s too often the latter. They don’t seem to get much continuing education on laws. A marine patrol officer spoke at a meeting I attended and talked about a two-night stay local anchoring ordinance and was completely unaware of Florida’s anchoring law that had been passed maybe six months earlier. Another marine officer thought having an anchor aboard was a regulation. That makes sense, but there’s no such regulation. So, as SOUTHWINDS advised, carry a copy of Florida’s anchoring law and all other regulations as preparation for heading off a citation—in a polite and respectful manner, of course. Next step for those who feel their Fourth Amendment rights are slipping away, they might be advised to have hidden cameras aboard.

Perhaps you might think law enforcement for motor vehicles is a lot better, but don’t be too sure. For instance, in Florida, a number of people including myself have asked police officers if it’s okay to turn right on a red arrow traffic signal after stopping to make sure the turn is safe. The answer too often given is that it’s illegal; otherwise there wouldn’t be a red arrow. Makes sense, except that’s not the law. It’s permitted, as are left turns on a red arrow from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

Len Krauss Punta Gorda, FL

ay obee Waterw ch

•

•

•

•

Lake Okeechobee

★Glades Boat Storage

La Belle Ft. Myers

12 MILES EAST OF La BELLE

• Owner-operated by boaters for boaters • 8’ deep channel off the Waterway in fresh water section (for engine flush) • As Hurricane-proof as it gets — locks on both sides with minimal storm surge and no tides • Professional glass, electrical, mechanical service available • 40-ton lift — boats up to 16’ 6” beam • Dry storage at $4.25/foot per month • Crane Service • Auto/RV/Trailer Storage • Hot Showers!

GLADES BOAT STORAGE 3630 Boat Yard Rd. SW • Moore Haven, FL 33471

www.gladesboatstorage.com OFFICE PHONE: 863.983.3040 AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS: 941.722.7722 SOUTHWINDS July 2011

9

LETTERS the officers who often don’t know the law, but their superiors as well. If they all did, there wouldn’t be so many cases that require judges and courts to do the final interpretation of the law. I would say even the lawmakers in Congress and state legislatures are equally ignorant, passing laws that fit more their ideology than their knowledge of what they can and can’t do. Then again, I think many police do know the law and figure they can get away with interpreting it their own way and intimidating the public into behaving as they want them to, by just inspecting them. I call it punishment without conviction or arrest to deter you from acting as they see fit. Of course, you shouldn’t have to be a lawyer to understand the law, but that’s what it seems like.

We also know that, at this point in time, officers on the water, through court decisions and executive decisions, act as though they can stop anyone for any reason they want and use inspections of toilets as their final excuse to legally go down below and look around inside. I word it this way—very carefully—because I don’t believe they have that legal right to do so in such an unlimited manner that many use it. I definitely don’t believe they have the moral right.

Yes, I agree that subsequent harassment is pretty rare, but if it happens to you once, it could be enough to ruin you and your life, throw you in jail, have an arrest against you or even bodily harm. Harassment by a police officer once is enough, and I would say that any officer guilty of subsequent harassment should be, upon conviction, given a stiff jail sentence and barred from any police work for life. None of this suspension without pay crap as punishment. That’s for minor offenses like giving your girlfriend a ride with the sirens on so you can impress her enough to go out with you.

Editor

The Caribbean islands stretch in an arc almost 2,500 miles long, from Cuba to Trinidad. There are more than 7,000 islands, cays, atolls and reefs. The Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos islands, are not part of the Caribbean and are located in the Atlantic Ocean.

.

The right side of a boat is referred to as starboard because early astro navigators would stand on a plank (which was on the right side) to get an unobstructed view of the stars. The left is the port side, because that’s the side you put in on at port.

10

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

MIAMI BEACH POLICE APPROACH BOATER An Open Letter to Miami Beach Mayor Bower I know that running for office can be expensive, and that politicians often seek financing from those with the money to contribute, but at what price to the politician? And just what is the price to the people represented by that politician?

The balance of this letter, Mayor Bower, is intended to put the onus on you to stop the abuse of rights in Miami Beach that wealthy political contributors think they have purchased when they finance a politician’s campaign, not only in the specific circumstances outlined in my letter.

My sailing students and I had only just anchored at Sunset Lake in Miami Beach, behind the house on North Bay Road, when the police boat came up to us. The officers aboard politely requested that we move the boat a couple of hundred yards south. They very carefully explained that we didn’t have to do this, that they had no right by law to make the request, but that they would appreciate our doing so.

The reason for their request? We had anchored in front of the home of a man with considerable political clout, apparently purchased with substantial donations to various politicians, although the police didn’t give specifics. The man had phoned the police, probably before our anchor had finished sinking to the bottom. The officers had been ordered to respond, and did so in less than 10 minutes. I’m quite certain that there are victims of crime in Miami Beach who would be astonished by the speed of this response, but as we were discovering, wealth does have its advantages. www.southwindsmagazine.com

We and the officers had an entertaining 15 minutes discussing the merits—or lack thereof—of the situation we found ourselves in. The officers were clearly disgusted at having to do the bidding of the man who had complained, but since they were acting on a superior’s orders, they really had no choice.

After the officers left us, we sat for a half hour and enjoyed watching the instigator of this situation surreptitiously watching us as he pretended to clean his boat. We left after a half hour at anchor, not because of this man, but out of respect for the officers, who were only doing their job—no, belay that;

News & Views for Southern Sailors

they were doing what they had been told to do—which was most decidedly not their job.

My question here is this: Are the politicians of Miami Beach, and the senior police officers giving the orders and are those who appear to leap at the politicians’ beck and call, so craven, so spineless, so hungry for political largesse that they will order their front line officers to break the law? Because that is exactly what happened here.

With their request, these officers were violating our rights. They knew it, and clearly didn’t like being ordered to do it.

It’s not like these officers didn’t have more important things to do; it was

a busy weekend on the water. No, they were ordered to break the law, to go after us, to get us to move on, all because one man has money, and the politicians of Miami Beach (who are in his pocket) don’t have the backbone or integrity to tell him that his money doesn’t buy him that privilege. Quite frankly, if I were a voter in Miami Beach, I’d be asking some very difficult questions of the mayor and the chief of police.

For those who would like to ask those questions, Mayor Bower’s e-mail is mayorbower@miamibeachfl.gov. The chief’s e-mail apparently isn’t publicly available.

There is something else that we can do about this as free citizens. I’d like to invite all Miami Beach and area boaters to an “Anchor Fest,” to be held on July 4, starting at 2 p.m. The Anchor Fest will be a celebration of American freedom, particularly the freedom Americans have to see all legal rights respected by our politicians. I’d like to see several hundred boats anchor in view of this man’s home, to help bring home to him the fact that, while he may be able to buy politicians, the Miami Beach police do not answer to him; they do not violate the rights of others because he is displeased.

I’d also like to see the politicians of Miami Beach get the message that someone with money doesn’t have the right to force police officers to break the law through political patronage. I’d like Miami Beach’s politicians to remember and understand that they answer to the voters of the city—all of them, not just ones with lots of money and attitude.

I’d like to thank the officers for their courtesy and for the job they do for us. I know you’ll be with us at Anchor Fest in spirit.

I’d like to see everyone have a great time at this man’s expense, for him to see that his money doesn’t buy him the right to abuse the rights of others.

And I have a suggestion for this man: If you don’t like boats anchored where you can see them, buy a home inland. I’d suggest New Mexico or Arizona.

I hope to see everyone at Anchor Fest. You can get more details on Facebook; just search for Anchor Fest or Anchor Fest Miami Beach.

W. J. Moran North Channel Sailing Charters, Training, Deliveries (443) 569-0424 SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

11

LETTERS W. J. Moran, I’m afraid that happens more often than is publicly known. But it is usually the police protecting the views of waterfront homeowners who pay more taxes than the average Joe, and who don’t like seeing boaters anchored off their property—boaters who have every right to anchor there in waters that have almost always been there as anchorages for many decades, or even hundreds of years, longer than the home. And it is only because these homeowners pay more taxes than others. And how often is it that the boater is guilty of something in these situations? How many are harassed or asked to move because they were just there, doing nothing wrong except in someone’s view who pays more taxes than most people.

I agree. It is the police superiors who so often set the policy, which in turn is really set by how much the property is worth.

This story is a repeat of what we have seen for over a decade in Florida, as landowners control the age-old water rights of boaters more and more. But then again, Florida always was run by those with the money.

Editor BOATUS ANCHORING PAGE AND BOOTS ON BOARD SOUTHWINDS has long been a wonderful resource for information, with a little bit of everything for all levels of sailing, and we appreciate that. Therefore, I think it was a great idea for you to include the page on Florida anchoring information in the June issue, courtesy of BoatUS. Might I suggest that it become a permanent page, to easily provide this information to anyone who picks up a copy and keeps it handy?

Also I was intrigued to see the cover photo of Longbow, the C&C 35 racing in Charleston race week, sponsored by Sperry. I was unaware that Sperry had developed a quickdrying, non-marking, water-friendly cowboy boot for the sailor? Probably called the Durango or Seahorse!

Eric Banner Winter Haven, FL Eric, Thanks for the support, but we can’t afford to give up a page each month for the anchoring information. It is downloadable on our Web site, though, at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

As for the boots, check my editorial this month. Those boots got lots of attention from readers. There’s more than meets the eye there.

Editor

E-mail your LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: editor@southwindsmagazine.com

Look in your pocket for some American maritime history. The State Quarter of Virginia depicts three 17thcentury sailing ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed, which brought the first English settlers to Jamestown in 1607.

12

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

SOUTHERN MARINAS = BOATU.S. COOPERATING MARINAS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE to BoatU.S. Members 800-295-2628

ADVERTISE HERE 2 inch color ads starting at $50.00/month (12-month rate) Janet@southwindsmagazine.com

(941) 870-3422 North Carolina

St. Augustine ON THE SAN SEBASTIAN RIVER AT GREEN 37 • Walk to Historic Downtown & Shopping Centers • • Floating Docks – Secure Gated Docks • • Well-Protected – Deep Water Slips • • Great Rates – Discounts Available • • Dock Masters on Premises • • Live Aboard Friendly •

(904) 829-0750 www.hiddenharbor.biz

South Carolina

Morehead City

Georgia

Make This YOUR Home

Florida On Clearwater Beach Free Pumpouts • 22 Transient Slips • Handicap Lift Gas/Diesel • 24-hr. Security • Laundry • Showers Close to Restaurants & Gift Shops 25 CAUSEWAY BLVD. 727-462-6954

St. Augustine

RIVERTOWN B a

Clearwater Pasadena

o at works & Marin

Bradenton

CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN BOAT SLIPS

2504 88th St Ct NW, Bradenton FL 34209

On Intracoastal 2 miles from Municipal Marina 1,407-Foot Transient Docks on Concrete Side-Ties 210 DREW STREET 727-224-7156 Reservations Accepted

Key Largo LE!

AB AVAIL

PASADENA Southern tip of Pinellas MARINA County on ICW 38 SLIPS

LIVEABOARDS WELCOME • 125 Wet Slips • Parking Next to Slips • Electric • Free WiFi • Large Pool • Pump Out • Laundry • Free Ice • Full Size Dock Box & Water

727-343-4500 www.pasadenamarina.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

GREAT PRICES ON BOTTOM JOBS Special Pricing for Brokers on Survey Haul-outs Sarasota/Bradenton’s Only DIY Yard

Or — we do it for you A full service yard with a friendly & knowledgeable staff • Haul out up to 52 ft • Land Storage • Bottom Jobs • Topside Paint • Rigging • DIY Work Bays Slips Available from $8 ft

A Little Hard to Find But Real Hard to Beat On the south side of Tampa Bay at the mouth of the Manatee River west of Palmetto – Call for appointment & directions

941-761-2662 SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

13

Modern Packaging Distresses Bubba

N

ot that I have anything adverse to say about the company, but I don’t go into West Marine now as much as I used to.

I’d like to think that I have finally reached some sort of equilibrium wherein what I need for my boat is evenly balanced by what I have already acquired. It has taken me more than 30 years and countless dollars to reach this point.

If, for example, I need a #8 selftapping stainless steel screw with an oval Phillips head that will fit into a countersunk hole in a metal frame, I have but to look in a plastic box located in the forward, starboard side settee locker to find it. Being ready for many contingencies is part of learning what sailing is all about.

I was in the West Marine store nearest my home not long ago when I bumped into Bubba Whartz helping himself to a free cup of coffee. I joined him willingly. Actually, for me, it was of a break of sorts. When Bubba is drinking— which is most often at The Blue Moon Bar, a drinking establishment that sells a lot of beer and an occasional bottle of sparkling wine—he has a tendency to put his drinks on my tab. Occasionally, something marvelous happens wherein he has to buy his own, but that’s only a sometimes thing.

The no-cost coffee at West Marine meant that, this time, the expense wasn’t going to be mine.

Bubba was dressed in his routine attire of overalls, flipflops, a T-shirt with the appearance of aged Swiss cheese and a red baseball cap with a Peterbilt emblem on it. He was chewing tobacco and occasionally expectorating into a previously used Mountain Dew bottle. I’ve never had Mountain Dew. After seeing the dark juices accumulate in that green bottle while I was with Bubba, I don’t think I ever will.

I noticed that Bubba had a Leatherman Wave on the belt he was wearing. It was in a brown leather sheath that

14

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

was quite attractive, and I made a comment about it.

“Nice package there for your Leatherman, Bubba,” I avowed.

“The sheath makes it all come together.”

“Can’t be too nice to your Leatherman,” Bubba countered.

“One of these days this thing is going to save my life. It has already done so for others.

Years ago the Coast Guard used to drop a Leatherman in a package with a de-watering pump to boats that were sinking. I don’t know that they do it anymore, but there was a time when I thought of faking a sinking just to get a free Leatherman,” said the live-alone, liveaboard sailor.

“That might have put you in a federal lockup,” I estimated.

“That occurred to me, too,” he replied. “So I simply bought one, this one. I’ve had it for years.”

“You use it much?”

“All the time,” Bubba replied. “In fact I’ll use it in this store, probably, before I leave.”

“What for?”

“If I am interested in anything at all, it will come sealed in plastic with some cardboard backing. Normal people cannot get the package apart without destroying it. And you cannot destroy the package unless you can cut through the plastic. So, I use the knife blade on my Leatherman to do that,” explained the ferro-cement guru.

“Yeah,” I said, “why do they make it so damn hard to open the packages?”

“Big packages are harder to sequester and get out of the store unseen,” said my friend. “Shoplifting has forced retailers into making items impossible to open in the store. West Marine isn’t Tiffany & Co., so they get some trashy people in

www.southwindsmagazine.com

By Morgan Stinemetz

here from time to time, but they are mostly powerboat people.”

“How do you know that?”

Bubba spat into his Mountain Dew bottle, took a slug from his coffee cup and said, “I was just guessing. Do you know any sailors who are shoplifters?”

“Not a one,” I replied.

“See,” Bubba said. “I don’t know any shoplifting sailors either, so it must be the turn-the-key-and-go guys.”

“Is there any empirical data on it?”

“What the hell does that mean?” snapped Bubba. I realized I was on a dead-end street and changed the subject.

“Anything else about packaging bugging you?”

Yeah,” he said, “it bugs me that when I need to look at an item I am thinking about buying, I can’t. It’s sealed in plastic.

It drives the clerks nuts when I cut open the package with my Leatherman just to look at the product. If I don’t buy it, they can’t put it back on the shelf. I think it gets sent back to the manufacturer. That has to generate a ton of paperwork.”

“That does seem rather cumbersome,” I commented.

“Look, sport,” Bubba emphasized, “the concept of making products hard to get open permeates our entire country.

Who can even open one of those puny packages of mustard or relish or catsup by tearing where indicated? It’s impossible. After those seven Tylenol murders in Chicago—potassium cyanide was put into Tylenol capsules by some crank

News & Views for Southern Sailors

and then the adulterated product was put on supermarket and drugstore shelves back in the early 1980s—anything you bought that you consumed was sealed so you couldn’t open it. It’s as if the packaging industry and manufacturers teamed up on a credo that went: We Don’t Care How Complicated Things Get After We’ve Gotten Your Money. When you think about it, one crazy fruitcake— whom they never caught—changed our entire culture forever. The case is still open.”

“What has that got to do with West Marine, directly,” I asked.

“Nothing at all,” Bubba countered. “West Marine doesn’t sell things that we can put in our mouths. But, come to think of it, maybe some day someone will start putting links that dissolve in water into those ungodly vinyl-covered anchor chains West Marine sells. If there ever was a dead give-away that a powerboater didn’t know squat about his responsibilities as a boater, that anchor chain stands out as a tangible example of a product made for idiots. You see them all the time at boat ramps, the places where normally rational people do stupendously irrational deeds.”

“Like what?”

“Like falling overboard, for one.”

“And you have never fallen overboard,” I inserted.

“Yeah, I have a couple of times, but someone had overserved me,” complained Bubba.

“Are you saying in so many words that you were drunk?”

“Something like that,” Bubba admitted.

“Was your boat moving?”

“Yes. What about it?”

“Then you were operating a vessel while impaired by too much alcohol. And you have a Coast Guard six-pack license, too.” I summarized.

Bubba was miffed. “What do you think a six-pack license is for, you nitwit?” he groused. “Look, let’s have some more coffee.”

It sounded like a good idea, so I fixed another cup and added some powdered cream and a half pack of Sweet & Low. When I looked up to continue the conversation, Capt.

Whartz had totally disappeared. Gone like flatulence in a fresh breeze.

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

15

Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – July Weather Web Sites: Carolinas & Georgia www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml Florida East Coast www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Florida.shtml Florida West Coast & Keys http://comps.marine.usf.edu Northern Gulf Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/coos/

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

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

Have all the other boating stores closed and abandoned you?? NOT JSI! The source for all your boating needs, Sail and Power St. Petersburg’s oldest marine store – Trusted by boaters and boat builders for over 40 years in Bring & d a this ea receiv IFT G FREE 16

July 2011

GRAND OPENING

Coming Soon with great bargains Sign up on our email list online or check us on Facebook for date

The “ISLAND NAUTICAL” store at JSI has moved even closer. Now, just minutes from downtown.

2233 3rd Ave. South • (800) 652-4914 • (727) 577-3220 Visit our online store at www.newjsi.com

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

EVENTS & NEWS

OF INTEREST TO

SOUTHERN SAILORS

To have your news or event in this section, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

Send us information by the 5th of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later.

Changes in Events Listed on SOUTHWINDS Web site Go to www.southwindsmagazine.com for changes and notices on upcoming events. Contact us to post event changes.

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

UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list of youth sailing programs in the Southern coastal states, www.southwindsmagazine.com. The list was printed in the April 2011 issue.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING American Boat and Yacht Council Offering Webinars ABYC is now offering Webinars as a new learning tool to train marine professionals. They have many advantages. They are relatively inexpensive, will be held monthly, they are current, can be viewed in real time or on the student’s own time and they can be archived for members. They also will give the student an idea of what an ABYC certification class is like.

A typical Webinar might feature an ABYC instructor or other industry expert doing a 60- to 90-minute talk with a PowerPoint presentation on a relevant topic. A good example of a Webinar that a boater would be interested in is the Basic Marine Electrical course on July 19-21. For a list of Webinars and how to sign up for them, go to www.abycinc.org.

Sail Trim and Rig Tuning Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, July 13 This seminar shows in clear and simple terms how to use and adjust sales for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions. The seminar comes with a waterproof USPS Captain’s Quick Guide written by North Sails, along with “Student Notes.” Wednesday, July 13, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. Instruction free, materials $25 per family.

Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required. Go to www.boating-stpete.org.

Basic Marine Electrical, Miramar, FL, July 19-22 Go to Web site for exact location. American Boat and Yacht Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460 North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adult sailing programs. family sailing. Ongoing traditional boatbuilding classes. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 728-7317.

Couples Cruising Seminars, Florida and Texas, August Jeff and Jean Levine of Two Can Sail sailing instruction will be doing a series of seminars for couples, sponsored by the American Sailing Association. Called Two Can Sail Cruising Seminars, the seminars are based on couple-to-couple instruction. Jeff and Jean have been sailing together for many years and offer a unique approach to couples learning how to cruise and sail together. The seminars will be held at the following dates and locations in: Houston, TX (Kemah), Aug. 20; Tampa Bay, FL, Aug 27.

Each Seminar is limited to 25 couples. $295/couple ($25 off for ASA members). To register, or for more information, go to www.TwoCanSail.com/Seminar.

Navigator Course, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Apollo Beach, FL. Aug. 6, 13 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigator Course is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is divided into two major parts designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions. Each class is two consecutive Saturdays. Students must preregister with Guy

• Competitive Pricing • Quality-Rated Companies • Coastal USA, Including Florida • Caribbean & Worldwide Navigation For quotes, visit our website

www.BlueWaterInsurance.com Toll Free 866-795-3704 - Fax 866-795-3707 OFFICES

News & Views for Southern Sailors

IN JUPITER,

FLORIDA

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

17

Mandigo (813) 641-2488, or gmandigo@earthlink.net. $70 per student. Held at Century 21 Beggins Enterprises, 6542 N. US Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Use a Chart, St. Petersburg, FL, Aug. 17 St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. This seminar walks boaters through what they need to know in an interesting and entertaining way. Students will be provided with a Maptech Waterproof Flip-fold Chart Symbols Reference and On-The-Water Guide to take along when boating. They will be shown how to plot a safe course with the USPS Plotter and insure they are following the “rules of the road.”

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. Instruction free, materials $30 per family. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration required. Go to www.boating-stpete.org, About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern States Effective Jan. 1, 2010, anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require boaters to have boater safety education if they were born after a certain date, meaning boaters of all ages will eventually be required to have taken a course. To learn about the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.

The course name “About Boating Safely,” begun by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, satisfies the education require-

Gourmet Underway

By Robbie Johnson

THE ONLY

CRUISING COOKBOOK YOU’LL EVER NEED!

**Vero Beach, FL, Sept. 10-11, Nov. 26-27. Sponsored by the Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS). 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, FL. The facility is next to the Barber Bridge (northeast side) and the boat ramp area. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Materials $35 per person. Pre-register at www.verobeachps.com, or call Howard at (772) 978-9769. Check the Web site for other classes on other topics TBA. **America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, July 11. Available to anyone 12 or older. Free. Materials cost $35 per family. Classes held once a week (two hours each Monday) for four weeks.

Completion of this course will enable the student to skipper a boat with confidence. 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg.

Pre-registration required at www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-4001.

**Ongoing — Jacksonville, FL, Sept. 10, Oct. 22. Safe Boating Saturdays. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 including materials. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Mike Christnacht. (904) 419-8113. Generally held once monthly on Saturdays. Go to www.uscgajaxbeach.com for the schedule and to register.

Tips and techniques on how to preserve food for long-distance voyaging and have fresh vegetables, milk, cheese and meats without refrigeration for weeks at sea!

Only $24.95 plus $3.50 for tax and shipping

Order online at www.gourmetunderway.com OR

call: 904-733-7841 OR

e-mail: tahitirover@gmail.com July 2011

**Monthly Boating Safely Courses 2011 Schedule in Fort Pierce, FL, July 16, August 20. Go to http://a0700508. uscgaux.info/ (click on Classes) for class information and schedule. Classes are usually very full, call and reserve space on the preferred program date. $36 (+ $10 for each additional family member). Classes held monthly. Eighthour class at 8 a.m. Flotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce FL. (772) 418-1142.

**About Boating Safely. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Apollo Beach, FL, July 16, Aug. 20. 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. $40. Held at Century 21 Beggins Enterprises, 6542 N. US Hwy 41 Apollo Beach, FL.

Over 300 quick-and-easy gourmet meals including appetizers, soups, salads, salsas, marinades, tropical drinks, desserts and more!

18

ment in Florida and most Southern States and also gives boaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements.

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

The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **):

SOUTHWINDS

**Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs. St. Petersburg, FL, Sept. 10, Oct. 22. Tuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Eleven lessons, every Tuesday. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Lessons include which boat for you, equipment, trailering, lines and knots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, introduction to navigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 823-3753. **Ongoing — Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month. www.southwindsmagazine.com

SOUTHERN SAILING SCHOOLS N. Carolina • S. Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • Mississippi • Louisiana • Texas

CHARTERS & SAILING SCHOOL Learn To Sail With Us! Basic Sailing & Coastal Cruising Certification Courses Half-Day Captained Charters ASA certified instructors • Coast Guard licensed captains ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA

800-282-1411 sales@dunbaryachts.com www.dunbaryachts.com

Tampa Bay/West Florida at the Vinoy Resort in Downtown St Pete — ASA SAILING SCHOOL — Courses #101 thru #114 Cruising Catamaran — CHARTERS — SAIL/POWER/FISHING — 29’-47’ • CHARTER 1 DAY OR LONGER • FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP • LOOKING FOR VESSELS Put your boat in charter & save ADVERTISE HERE

2 inch color ads starting at $50.00/month (12-month rate)

Janet@ southwindsmagazine.com Sailing Florida Charters

St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises 800.683.7245 www.sta-sail.com

Captained Charters • Bareboat Charters

1-866-894-7245 (941) 870-3422 www.sailingflorida.com

ADVERTISE YOUR SAILING SCHOOL 2 inch color ads starting at $50.00/month (12-month rate) Janet@ southwindsmagazine.com

(941) 870-3422

Classes Year-round

Sailing Lessons Private Charters Bareboat Rentals Yacht Deliveries

17 Lockwood Dr • Charleston SC 29401 (843) 364-4123 www.charlestonsailingschool.com ASA Sailing School & Charters

The Premier ASA Sailing School in Southwest Florida.

Learn to sail the right way on monohulls & catamarans.

www.gulfcoastsailingschool.com 941-637-6634 Mention this ad when booking for a $25 West Marine gift certificate

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

19

The flotilla has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates.

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

US SAILING Training in the Southeast Coastal States From North Carolina to Texas Basic Keelboat Instructor The three-day instructor certification course is an extremely intensive evaluation of an applicant’s ability to teach sailing to the US SAILING keelboat certification system standard.

Prerequisites • Safe powerboat handling certification is highly recommended.

• A US SAILING-recognized powerboat instructor must be at least 18 years old.

• Current first aid and CPR certification. US SAILING accepts courses from the US Coast Guard’s approved list.

• Ability to swim 50 yards both with and without PFD. • Ability to exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal skills.

• Current US SAILING adult individual membership.

• Completed zpplication form accompanied by appropriate course fees (and any late charges).

• Completed US SAILING medical form provided to Instructor trainer before the course begins.

• US SAILING strongly recommends at least a US Coast Guard OUPV License for this certification.

For more on the course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussailing.org/ Course_Calendars.htm.

Offshore Sailing School, Fort Myers, FL, July 18-20 Karen Davidson, KarenDavidson@ussailing.org.

(401) 683-0800 Offshore Sailing School, Fort Myers, FL, August 1-4 Karen Davidson, KarenDavidson@ussailing.org.

(401) 683-0800 US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling A great course for those who operate whalers and similar single-screw powerboats including recreational boaters, sailing instructors, race committee and other on-the-water volunteers with some boating experience who want to learn the safe handling of small powerboats, or improve their onthe-water boat handling skills. A US SAILING small powerboat certification is available upon successful completion of the course and satisfies the requirement for instructors seeking a US SAILING Level 1 certification. This is a two-day course with two full days; or a three-day course, part time each day; or the accelerated one full-day course. Go to Best Boat Club and Rentals, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dean Sealey. dean@goboatingnow.com. (954) 523-0033: Two-day women’s courses: July 10 & 24, Aug. 14 & 28 Accelerated one-day courses: July 10, July 24, Aug. 28 Accelerated kids course:, July 2, Aug. 6 Three-day courses: July 15-17, Aug. 19-21 Standard two-day course: Aug. 13 & 27 Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers, Beach, FL, Stephanie Webb, (239) 454-5114 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 Aug. 1-5

The three-masted Grand Turk is familiar to many Americans because the ship is depicted on bottles of Old Spice aftershave and cologne. But her role in American maritime history is far more important and lesser-known. She was America’s first great merchant ship and helped create America’s first millionaire, ship owner Elias Haskett Derby, who made a fortune with her through the black pepper trade.

20

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

OTHER EVENTS

2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, June 1-Nov. 30 Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com for articles and links to hurricane weather Web sites, hurricane plans from past issues of SOUTHWINDS, other preparation articles on the internet, general hurricane information, tips on preparing your boat and more.

35th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco, July 1-9 — More Than a Regatta This annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamas and Florida, starts with Bob Henderson’s immense “Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a week of festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats and cruisers from all over. Bob’s “Stranded Naked” party, as it’s also called, is the kick-off event for the regatta and will be held on July 2. Over 1200 cheeseburgers—plus fries, hot dogs, margaritas and rum punch—are fed to hundreds of visitors who come by every means possible but mainly by boat. The party is followed by a series of five races that are held throughout the Abacos, all of which end at Hope Town where the final race and party are held. For more information, go to www.regattatimeinabaco.com.

21st Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Downeast Gam, Islesboro, ME, Aug. 6 The 21st annual SSCA Downeast Gam will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Dick and Kathy de Grasse’s cottage in Islesboro, ME. There will be a dinghy raft-up around 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5, in Broad Cove. There is no admission charge. The lunch Saturday is a potluck. Ice, grill, tables, name tags and such will be provided. Award winning author Jim Nelson will speak abour his new book Washington’s Great Gamble. Mary and Christian on I Wanda will hold a seminar on sailing south. Commemorative SSCA Maine Gam T-shirts will be sold. Diesel, gas and fresh water are available nearby. Bring books to swap and stuff to sell or give away. Gilkey Harbor and Broad Cove are all-weather harbors on the east side of Islesboro Island with plenty of room, good holding and very few lobster pot buoys to get tangled up in.

Seven Seas Cruising Association members, Ocean Cruising Club members and non-members are invited. Plan to spend a few days. If all goes according to plan, VHF Channel 68 will be monitored by the De Grasses a few days before the gam. Dick and Kathy de Grasse, S/Y Endeavour, 508 Ferry Rd., Islesboro, ME 04848. (207) 734-6948, (781) 6355439 (cell), dick6273@myfairpoint.net.

Regatta Pointe Marina Summer Seminar Series & VIP Yacht Review, Palmetto, FL, Aug. 20-21 Regatta Pointe Marina and local marine businesses will be sponsoring a seminar series and yacht review at the marina on the Manatee River in Palmetto, FL, on Aug. 20-21 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

In a series of seminars, marine industry leaders will share their knowledge and tips for getting the most performance and enjoyment out of a sailboat. Plus, over 35 yachts, both new and used, that are for sale at Regatta Pointe Marina will be open for viewing. Specials will be offered for luncheon, dinner and drinks at the Riverhouse Reef & Grill at the marina, just below the second floor seminar room.

THE 10-YEAR BOTTOM PAINT Finally available in the U.S. for the first time.

Better for the environment Copper powder in epoxy resin Non-leaching and EPA approved Up to 10 years anti-fouling protection Proven in 18 years of use around the world Proven in all climates and water conditions

Learn more at www.CoppercoatUSA.com or call (321) 514-9197 News & Views for Southern Sailors

Easily Accessible to Gulf, ICW & World Famous John’s Pass

Walking distance to the beach • Open 7 Days a Week • Public Pump Outs (at slip) • Gas, Diesel & Propane • Non-Ethanol Fuel • Wet & Dry Slip Dockage • Monthly & Transient Rentals • Ice, Beer & Snacks • Monitoring VHF Channels 16/ 68

• Fishing Charters • Boat Club • Close to Shopping/Restaurants • Propeller Reconstruction • Marine Supplies • Free WiFi • Liveaboards Welcome

Harbormaster: Dave Marsicano CMM 503 150th Ave. Madeira Beach, FL (727) 399-2631 www.madeirabeachfl.go Please contact for new low monthly rates All Major Credit Cards Accepted

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

21

Seminar speakers include: 1) Mark Plough of Doyle Sailmakers; 2) Grant Smalling of Lending Associates Yacht Finance; 3) Bill Bolin of Island Packet Yachts; 4) Gerry Douglas of Catalina Yachts; 5) Jerry Norman of Mariner’s General Yacht Insurance; 6) Jim Freund of Freundship Yacht Services; 7) Steve Lippincott of Lippincott Canvas; 8) Kevin Carlan of Mastry Engine Center; 9) Winslow Life Rafts.

In creating this event, organizers considered the summer heat and decided the best way to enjoy such an event is through presenting seminars that are held in air-conditioned facilities, along with the restaurant and yachts, which are also air-conditioned.

Call Massey Yacht Sales & Service at (941) 723-1610, or Whiteaker Yacht Sales at (888) 717-7327 for additional information and seminar sign-up details.

NEWS AND BUSINESS BRIEFS

Venice Yacht Club Offers Summer Discount The Venice Yacht Club in Venice, FL, is offering memberships at a reduced rate from May 1 through Oct. 31, with an initiation price of $499. The membership includes use of all the club amenities, including the availability to join the club-owned Ranger 33 sailboat group, with lessons provid-

ed by a certified instructor. Go to www.veniceyacht club.com, or call (941) 488-7708 for more information.

Okeechobee Water Level Down Lake Okeechobee has fallen to 10 feet above sea level—the lowest level since 2007. Although the rainy season began, officially, on May 26, rainfall has been low. Rainfall in West Palm Beach, which greatly affects the lake levels, from October through May was less than a third of normal. On June 4, the height was 9.92 feet. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 3.86 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 2.06 feet. Bridge clearance was at 54 feet with these low levels.

For those interested in seeing the daily depth of the lake, go to http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/ Operations/LakeOWaterways.htm (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases).

US SAILING and Single Malt Scotch Whisky US SAILING, the national governing body of the sport, and Old Pulteney, a leading single malt Scotch whisky brand, have formed a new partnership that names Old

Charleston Sailing School “Learn to Sail with Confidence” • • • • • • •

Sun/Rain awning, self supported, no halyard.

Rigid, folding, flexible frame. “Stands on lifeline”.

Waterproof, marine grade construction throughout.

Easy up & down. Stows complete in 10"x36" bag.

Designed for use in true cruising conditions.

Stock models for up to 50ft LOA $300-$800.

Custom designs also available.

Sailing Lessons Bareboat & Skippered Charters Powerboat Rentals Yacht Deliveries

www.shadetreefabricshelters.com Charleston City Marina • 17 Lockwood Dr. 843-364-4123 www.charlestonsailingschool.com 22

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

email: info@shadetreefabricshelters.com 1-888-684-3743

1-251-987-1229 www.southwindsmagazine.com

Pulteney as a sponsor and the “Official Scotch of US SAILING.” The sponsorship agreement includes direct financial support for the organization, including support for select US SAILING adult national championships and speaker series events. Old Pulteney will be present for onshore social events and cocktail receptions during these adult national championships and speaker series programs.

Old Pulteney was founded in 1826 and is crafted at the Pulteney Distillery in Wick, Scotland. The brand has a long-standing association with the sea and is known as the “Maritime Malt.” At a time when road links to the town were not established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its Scotch.

Florida Yacht Group Opens New Fort Lauderdale Office Florida Yacht Group recently opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, hiring Stephen Cockcroft to manage it.

Cockcroft is an ASA sailing instructor and instructor examiner and has personally trained many new owners in boat handling and survival skills, and the finer points of racing and optimum sailing techniques. He has sailed the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, two Atlantic crossings,

Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs, Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on individual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailing groups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about a club’s history, facilities, major events and general information about the club. The clubs and associations must be well established and have been around for at least five years.

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

one from the Cape Verdes to Antigua and one from Cape Town, St. Helena Island, South America and Miami and crisscrossed the entire Caribbean.

Florida Yacht Group has bases in Miami and Key West in Florida and in the Bahamas. Besides offering bareboat chartering in Miami and Key West, Florida Yacht Group handles yacht brokerage and is also a dealer for Jeanneau, Fountaine Pajot Catamarans and trawlers, and AB Inflatables. The company also offers ASAcertified sailing instruction. For more information, go to www.floridayachtgroup.com.

West Marine Opens New Store at Lake Lanier, GA In June, West Marine opened a new and bigger store in Buford, GA, at Lake Lanier. The store is located at 5221 Lanier Island Parkway (formerly Friendship Road). The brand-new store will be nearly twice the size of the previous store, making it the largest in the region at over 14,000 square feet. The store will have a crew of 30 associates (during peak boating season).

Store manager Seth Wolcott has been with West Marine for 11 years and has a vast amount of sailing experience in waters as varied as the Florida Keys, the Puget Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. He enjoys sailing on Lake Lanier with his 5.5 Mirage day sailer.

West Marine to Build Largest Store in the United States in Fort Lauderdale West Marine plans to build its largest store ever in Fort Lauderdale. The store will be 50,000 square feet, and the company claims it will be the largest boating store in the world. It is erecting a new building to house the store.

The store will be the largest of five “flagship” stores being built in the country in 2011. Three of the stores are in Florida: the new one in Fort Lauderdale; St. Petersburg, which opened in May, and North Palm Beach, which opened recently. The other two are in Woburn, MA, and Honolulu, HI.

MULLET HAMMOCK

THE PERFECT FAMILY/ TEACHING BOAT

• Made by us for over 30 years • No-sweat cotton duck fabric • Brass grommets/Nylon rope/Stainless “D” rings • Easy storage in 5" x 36" Mullet Wrap

• Hull weight - 132 lbs Length - 12’ 7’; Beam - 4’ 8’’ • 4 Rig configurations 1 hull • Car topable

...JUST $89

Pedersen Canvas Pensacola, FL

850-324-6509 • pedersencanvas@cox.net News & Views for Southern Sailors

ROTO MOLDED & LOW MAINTENANCE Can be shipped direct anywhere in the U.S.

410-286-1960 sales@topazsailing.com www.TopazSailing.com SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

23

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com

INNOVATIVE

BOAT LETTERING

WWW.BOATNAMES.NET AQUA GRAPHICS 800-205-6652

MARINE SERVICES

Professional installation of your electronics, NMEA & Raymarine certified.

Electrical upgrades & installation, chargers, inverters, batteries & much more. ABYC certified.

941-708-0700 www.innovativemarineservices.com or e-mail innovms@verizon.net

See our ad in rigging services as well

BOAT SERVICES

Charlotte Harbor to Tarpon Springs

Specialist” k n a T l e u “Your F www.AbsoluteTankCleaning.com

(866) 258-4060 (727) 688-3804

PROFESSIONAL YACHT CARE • • • • •

www.catamaranboatyard.com

305-852-2025 KEY LARGO, FL 2009 Wins Corsair National 1st F28 - Bad Boys 2nd F28 - Evolution Cortez Cup 1st Multi Hull F28 - Evolution 1st Over All F28 - Evolution SYC Invitational 1st Mono Hull - Forever Young 1st Multi Hull - Evolution

MIKE CHAN’S FIBERGLASS REPAIR GELCOAT REPAIR WASHING – WAXING PLUMBING – ELECTRICAL BRIGHTWORK

957 N. Lime Ave. 941-951-0189 Sarasota, FL ullmansails@ullfl.net

ELLIE’S SAILING SHOP Clearwater

–

Lifelines, rigging, hardware, repairs Serving small boat sailors Since 1958 Sunfish Boats & Parts . 727-442-3281

COVERED OR UNCOVERED Charlotte Harbor, FL Do-It-Yourself & Full-Service Boatyard RV’s & Autos Welcome Freshwater slips available

ALL AMERICAN COVERED BOAT STORAGE 941-697-9900 www.aaboatstorage.com

To subscribe to Southwinds, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com 24

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

SSB RADIO Capt.

Marti’s Books COMING SOON ONLINE: CAPT. MARTI’S MARINE SSB SEMINARS ORDER:

BOATYARDS/MARINAS

BOAT STORAGE

727-822-6596 Mchan760@aol.com

BOOKS

Naples Commodores Cup 1st Melges 24 USA515 sponsored by Longboat Key Moorings

Serving the Tampa Bay Area Since 1981 — $45 Hourly Rate —

28' 4" wide 88-ton MarineTravelift & 125-Ton American Crane for Wider Boats Do it yourself - or we can including spray paint

BEST RATES

Absolute TANK CLEANING

CATAMARAN BOATYARD

800-444-2581

ORDER ONLINE (AND

MORE INFO) AT:

www.idiyachts.com

CAPTAIN SERVICES CAPT. RICK MEYER (727) 424-8966 US Sailing & Powerboat Instructor Instruction • Deliveries Your Boat or Mine Licensed • www.captainrickmeyer.com

3’’ ADS Start at $57/Month www.southwindsmagazine.com

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com DIVE SERVICES

GEAR & EQUIPMENT

A NATURAL OIL VARNISH

BASED ON A CENTURIES OLD FORMULA

BOTTOM BOAT CLEANING

UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING BOAT RESTORATIONS

Serving All of Florida & Southeast Georgia

• Easy to apply, easy to maintain • Beautiful varnish finish • Doesn’t crack or peel • Florida proven

AMERICAN ROPE & TAR

www.tarsmell.com 1-877-965-1800

The World’s First & Only

SAILBOAT HAMMOCK

Seaboard Divers & Marine Services Inc.

Comfortable rope hammock uniquely designed to fit most sailboats.

BEN APONTE

(800) 663-0923 aponteb@seaboarddivers.com www.seaboarddivers.com

A Stellar Gift & The Coolest Place to Hang Out!

GALLEY

• PATENTED 3-POINT VERSATILE SYSTEM • WILL NOT TIP, SWING, OR FLIP OVER!

Coolnet Hammocks (800) 688-8946 www.coolnethammocks.com

EVERYTHING FOR THE GALLEY GALLEY GADGETS COOKWARE • TABLETOP • ENTERTAINING SodaStream Machines & SodaMix

SUMMER SPECIAL! 15% off orders over $50 for SOUTHWINDS readers.

Use code SWM. Some exclusions apply.

Visit us at JSI 2233 3rd Ave S, St. Petersburg or visit our store at:

Custom & Stock Flags, Banners, Flagpoles and Accessories

Custom Burgees, Personal Signals Yacht Ensigns, Courtesy Flags Officer Flags, Club Insignia

888-361-9988 www.BeaverFlags.com

Made in USA

www.yachtinggourmetstore.com 727-360-COOK (2665)

Quiet • Powerful • Simply Designed

2’’ ADS

For Ad Information contact

Start at

editor@southwindsmagazine.com

$38/Month

News & Views for Southern Sailors

KISS HIGH OUTPUT WIND GENERATOR

Also: Solar Panels, LED lights, energy-efficient products

3-YEAR WARRANTY

SEE US AT THE ST. PETE BOAT SHOW, DEC. 2-5

727-943-0424 www.svhotwire.com SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

25

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com

SAILING INSTRUMENTS Moor/EMS has made reliable, affordable marine instruments for 30+ years.

Full line of analog & digital instruments.

Speed - Depth Apparent Wind - Windspeed Six models - Prices start at $170

Electronics, Inc. 95 Dorothy St., Buffalo, NY 14206

1-800-876-4970 or 716-821-5304 www.moorelectronics.com

!

N e wu c t d o r P

“NATURE’S HEAD” COMPOSTING TOILET

• No Odor • Compact • Exceptional holding capacity • Urine Diverting • All-Stainless Steel Hardware • USCG Approved

Great For:

• Homes • Cabins • Boats • Workshops • RV’s • Etc…

NATURE’S HEAD, INC. 251.295.3043 WWW.NATURESHEAD.NET

2’’ ADS Start at $38/Month 26

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com

SA I L O R S !

PUT YOUR WATER PROBLEMS TO REST…

INFLATABLE BOATS

INFLATABLE BOAT REPAIRS Repairs of All Makes & Models Authorized: Zodiac, Avon, Achilles, Walker Bay Sales & Service

FAIR WINDS BOAT REPAIRS & SLEEP ON IT 20-25 GALLONS OF WATER STABLE BAFFLED SELF-STORING

134 Riberia St. #7, St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 669-6045 fairwindsboatrepairs@comcast.net www.fairwindsboatrepairs.com

ALL REPAIRS GUARANTEED

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA

www.waterbornllc.com

RIGGING

OUTBOARDS DINGHY MOTORS • SAILBOAT MOTORS

Tohatsu

RIGGING ONLY

Sail-Pro 6hp, 4-Stroke • 25" shaft • High-thrust propeller • 5A charging system MSRP $1831 -

SMALL AD, SMALL PRICES Standing and running rigging, life lines, furling gear, winches, line, windlasses, travelers, wire and terminals, blocks, vangs, and much more.

Problem Solving & Discount Mail Order Since 1984

Our Price $1445 + tax COMPARABLE SAVINGS ON ALL IN-STOCK MOTORS

Outboards: 2½ hp & up

www.riggingonly.com sail@riggingonly.com 508-992-0434

CUSTOM YACHT RIGGING

HOTELS & RESORTS

FLORIDA KEYS FREE 22' SAILBOAT WITH COTTAGE RENTAL SAFE SAILING BAY, WARM YEAR ROUND SAIL TO A TROPICAL MANGROVE JUNGLE & KAYAK UNDER IT! EXPLORE A MUD BATH ON A DESERTED ISLAND! SNORKEL A SUNKEN BOAT, SEE MANATEES & MORE!

ALL FREE WITH A $140/NIGHT COTTAGE

Custom-made halyards Topping lifts Sheets Mooring & dock lines Floating rope Anchors Stainless steel hardware

Cajun Trading Company Ltd. 1-888-ASK-CAJUN (275-2258) cajun4rope@gmail.com

6814 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709

www.StarMarineInc.com

SAILING SCHOOLS SEE OUR Southern Sailing Schools Page ON PAGE 19

www.cajunrope.com 1’’ ADS Start

For Ad Information contact

at $132/6 months

editor@southwindsmagazine.com

www.keylimesailingclub.com • 305-451-3438 News & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

27

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com SAILS/CANVAS ADVANCED SAILS (727) 896-7245 Quality Cruising Sails & Service Closest Sailmaker to St. Petersburg Marinas Keith Donaldson . . . . . . . . (727) 896-7245

Excellent Customer Service

PALMETTO • BRADENTON

ATLANTIC SAIL TRADERS 85 E 19 SINC

PERFORMANCE CRUISING SAILS

CASH FOR YOUR SURPLUS SAILS

• Huge Inventory of Used Sails • Top Quality Custom-Made New Sails • Hardware, Canvas, Repairs, Alterations • Roller Furling Systems, Line

ALL AT DISCOUNT PRICES

Buy the Sail, not the label!

1-800-WIND-800 Local (941) 957-0999 1818 Mango Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234

Masts •Booms • Deck Hardware Rigging •Canvas & More WHEELS CUSTOM LEATHERED

SUNRISE SAILS, PLUS 941-721-4471 www.sunrisesailsplus.com jimmy@sunrisesailsplus.com

But most of all, you’ll appreciate the price Phone 1-800-611-3823 E-mail: NewSails@aol.com Fax 813-200-1385 www.nationalsail.com

Sailing doesn’t have to be expensive

Irish Sail Lady Linda Robinson

www.atlanticsailtraders.com

NEW & USED SAILS, RECUTS, REPAIRS CANVAS DESIGN & REPAIR • RIGGING SERVICES

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Serving St. Augustine - Daytona - Jacksonville - SE Georgia

FOR OUR UP-TO-DATE INVENTORY DATABASE VISIT:

You’ll see the quality You’ll feel the performance

New and Used in Stock

Complete Yacht Outfitting Service

Order on the Internet

New Sails •Sail Repair •Cleaning

134 Riveria St. #4, St. Augustine, FL 32084

WWW.BACONSAILS.COM 7800 Used Sails Online Now

(904) 377-0527 irishsaillady@yahoo.com

Island Planet Sails Free New Sail Quoter Online — ONLINE SHIPS STORE — New & Used Hardware Call to order by 2pm - same day shipping

BACON SAILS & MARINE SUPPLIES 410-263-4880 50 Years Brokering Sails & Hardware

FREE SHIPPING IN U.S. • NO SALES TAX Unbeatable value without compromise for cruisers & racers since 2004

NEW & USED SAILS BUY • SELL • TRADE NEW CUSTOM SAILS • Dacron • Load Path Membranes • Tri-radial Laminates

If you can use a measuring tape, we will save you 15-30% or more on your sails Fast, friendly service & helpful advice

For Information CONTACT: editor@southwindsmagazine.com _____________________________________ 28

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.IslandPlanetSails.com Or call 503.819.9262 today!

ROLLER FURLING SYSTEMS

FURLING PACKAGES

7060 15th St. E. #12 • Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: 941-758-2822• Fax: 941-758-2979 1-800-507-0119 • www.porpoisesailing.com

www.southwindsmagazine.com

To Advertise, call 941-795-8704 or email editor@southwindsmagazine.com

SAIL REPAIR Fort Myers/Southwest Florida • Sail Inspection & cleaning • UV Suncover replacement • Repairs & restitching • Reef added • Reshapes and Recuts • Reasonable Rates • Pick up and Delivery • Or bring sail to us Serving Fort Myers area and Southwest Florida

Kurt Martin 239-691-4769

Sail Service & Repair www.sailrepairfortmyers.com

All You Need to Sail!

957 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota, FL 941-951-0189 ullmansails@ullfl.net

Cruising & Race Sails Sail Repairs Fiberglass Repairs Fair Hulls, Keels, Rudders Rigging, Splicing Swaging Tacktick Electronics 420, V15, Sunfish & Laser Parts

We Serve Your Sailing Needs

Camp Bow Wow Safety Tips for Boating with Your Dog Pets Need PFD (Personal Flotation Device) From Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow

Just like humans, your dog may not be the best swimmer. Even if he can swim well, Fido may not be able to avoid exhaustion or hypothermia if he falls overboard. PFDs are made just for dogs and can be found at most pet stores. In order to guarantee your dog’s PFD takes care of him, make sure the PFD fits Fido securely. Allow Fido time to practice swimming with his PFD so that he can become comfortable with it before getting on the boat.

Pets Need SPF Just like humans, Fido can get extremely sunburned, especially if he has light-colored hair. Dog sunburns can cause the same problems as that of humans: peeling, redness and even cancer. Skin cancer in pets is much more prevalent than one would assume, so purchasing petfriendly sunscreen can go a long way in protecting Fido’s health during your boating adventure. Places that are easy to forget, but prone to burning are: inside the nostrils, tip of nose, around your dog’s lips and the inside of ears for dogs with standup ears.

Don’t Assume that Fido is a Natural Nautical Pup Dogs often prefer stationary areas, like their beloved dog bed. Placing Fido on a moving vehicle may be a stressful experience if he is not properly prepared. Before the big boating day, introduce Fido to the boat and allow him to become acquainted with it while it is still immobile. Next, start the boat’s engine. The loud noise will probably be News & Views for Southern Sailors

unfamiliar to Fido and hearing it will help him adjust. Next, bring Fido onto the boat and take him on a short ride. So that Fido will begin associating his PDF with the boat, it is a good idea to have him practice swimming in it after the boat ride.

Fresh Water for Fido Be sure to keep Fido hydrated by bringing fresh drinking water onto the boat. A water bottle that can squirt water directly into Fido’s mouth is a good way to hydrate him during a bumpy boat ride. As Fido may not know how dehydrated he really is, he might not beg for water on his own. If necessary, initiate his water consumption.

Be Careful Not to Have TOO Much Fun in the Sun Excessive sun exposure can cause heat problems for Fido, like heat strokes, if not given a break from the heat and sun. Boat surfaces made of fiberglass are prone to getting extremely hot when in direct sunlight, and Fido will absorb that heat through the pads in his feet. Be sure to establish a shaded area where Fido can retreat when he is feeling overheated. Depending on where you’re boating, a dip in the water can be a great way to cool him down.

Fido Will Need to Relieve His Bladder If possible, designate a spot where Fido can urinate while on the boat. Pet stores sell great wee-wee pads or doggie potties that look just like a patch of grass. Having one of these options on board for Fido to use will help him know where to go and it is easy cleanup for the owner.

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

29

OUR WATERWAYS

By Steve Morrell

Florida Sea Grant Paper on Anchoring & Navigation in Florida Florida Sea Grant released a paper in March titled “Government Regulations and the Rights of Navigation in Florida.” It represents the third edition of a report on the subject. In the beginning, under “Author’s Note,” the subject of the paper is summarized with the following statement: This represents the third edition of this analysis of the federal, state, and local government law that surrounds the practice of anchoring on the navigable waters of the state of Florida. While there has been little change in the federal law since the first edition in 1999, Florida law, particularly statutory law, has undergone two significant revisions, first in 2006, and again, more comprehensively, in 2009. In both cases the Florida legislature has modified the key provision that includes the term “navigation” for purposes of local regulation of anchoring. And in both cases the legislature has sought to reconcile the conflicting state, local, and boater interest in that basic attribute of navigation – anchoring. This third edition describes the current state of the law in Florida. In addition, we have newly included a brief “taxonomy” of vessels while they are on the water, and a brief review of “rights of navigation” under international law, as they apply to anchoring.

The paper is hardly a dry academic piece, with the follow-

ing opening paragraph in the introduction: It’s official! The U.S. Coast Guard’s recommended equipment list has been revised. Now, in addition to anchors, fire extinguishers, emergency signals and personal flotation devices, American boaters are advised to pack a lawyer.

No truer words could be spoken.

This report is very thorough and covers every subject from international to federal, state and local jurisdiction over anchoring rights. Anyone who is interested in being knowledgeable on the subject should read this 49-page document. It is divided into four main sections, the first being the introduction, the first chapter of which presents definitions, but chapter two jumps right into the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and how that affects navigation and anchoring in the United States.

Section II is titled “Federal Authority: Concurrent State Jurisdiction and the Reservation of Federal Navigational Rights.” This section includes an extensive discussion on federal (both constitutional and statutory) authority and how it interacts with state law over anchoring and anchorages. It covers approximately one-quarter of the whole report. The section also covers other states and their approaches to local boating regulation. It states the following: In the most common approach, the state preempts local regulatory authority and then returns it upon petition by the local government, usually after review for policy consistency by the state agency charged with boating management.

Section III, titled “State and Local Authority over Anchoring and Anchorages,” is a discussion of state law and how it interacts with local authority, with the main emphasis on Florida law. Since the report was released in March, it brings us right up to date with a discussion of the current FWC pilot program on regulation of mooring fields.

The report ends with a discussion of “The Southwest Florida Regional Harbor Board”—a board that was created in 1995 to “resolve conflicts that arose from inconsistent local government regulation of anchorages.” The board’s approach was non-regulatory and offered advice on harbor management in certain anchorages, along with emphasizing boater education to minimize environmental impact and promote safety, while maintaining the “widest possible degree of freedom for boaters...” The appendix includes a list of the board’s “Principles of Anchoring,” which includes basics, such as being aware of coral and sea grass, and respect of local laws, such as noise ordinances.

The article can be viewed and downloaded by going to www.flseagrant.org, clicking on Resources, then Publications and then paging down (or do a keyword search for “government regulations”) to the publications under the section titled Waterfront Communities. SOUTHWINDS also has a link on its “Waterways” pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

30

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

Living at Sea Level / Written by Stephen J. Pavlidis

BOOK REVIEW

A Unique Collection of History and Information Gathered from Years of Cruising Review by Roy Laughlin The best part of cruising is often the stories that cruisers bring back. In Living at Sea Level, cruising guide writer Stephen Pavlidis gathers personal recollections and lore about the Bahamas and other islands of the eastern Caribbean. His book’s contents run the gamut from essay, local history, historical narrative and personal recollection, with no particular category dominating. All are entertaining and informative.

Live at Sea Level has the essential accounts of historical pirates whose personalities and activities have influence to this day. Pavlidis’ effort is not so much to romanticize as to show that the pirates were a significant factor in settlement and development of several Caribbean Islands, including Hispaniola and the Bahamas. The story of Blackbeard is particularly interesting for accounts of masochism and desperate cruelty. Pavlidis balances these accounts with descriptions of gruesome punishments the pirates received when they were captured. Pirates were not so much worse than any other authority of the time; they were just competition—or the enemy.

The chapter on historical pirates and smugglers is followed by one describing drug smuggling in the Caribbean and Bahamas since 1970. Drugs from Latin America, not gold and goods, were the booty smuggled into the United States. Pavlidis writes from personal experience and cites newspaper articles in both Bahamian and U.S. papers, and other sources (no doubt to avoid liability tort, another kind of piracy). It is his assertion that both U.S. and Bahamian government officials were responsible for the existence of smuggling and failure to protect the U.S. borders from it.

Identities and many facts are still cloaked in official secrecy, so that the reader will have to make sense of observations provided in the narrative to connect some of the dots. The continuing sense of mystery will appeal to some readers.

Pavlidis shows sympathy for the islanders who have few other options to make a living, and who found drug-running an attractive endeavor despite its risks, just like the pirates three centuries earlier.

For the historical buff, Mr. Pavlidis has written an extensive account on Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Caribbean in 1492, including an interesting and welldocumented discussion of what contemporary records are still available and what island(s) Columbus actually visited on the voyage of discovery that changed the world’s history. According to Pavlidis, some of the available historical accounts and contemporary copies of Columbus’ logs may have been intentionally misrepresented to mislead subsequent mariners. This has been one source of uncertainty about Columbus’ true course in 1492. Cruisers in the Turks and Caicos and southern Bahamas will certainly enjoy this News & Views for Southern Sailors

narrative as they revisit the islands Columbus discovered.

Pavlidis’ book also includes a number of essays on the lighter side, often laced with irony. “South Florida—Land of the Sea and Home of the WAKE!” is a humorous account of rude motorboaters in the Intracoastal Waterway between Lake Worth and Fort Lauderdale. All cruisers who ever transited this area will know that Mr. Pavlidis knows of what he writes when they read this chapter, placed early in the book.

“Let’s Talk Rum” may well become the authoritative source for knowledge of that beverage for rum-drinking cruisers in the Caribbean. The Caribbean’s indigenous alcoholic beverage has become the de facto social lubricant among the sailing and cruising crowd in the western Atlantic. This chapter will tell rum-drinkers everything they might want to know about rum—other than the taste of the different types and brands, of course.

Living at Sea Level is Pavlidis’ fourteenth book and caps three decades of cruising the eastern Caribbean and writing a series of cruising guides for the regional seas between the northern Bahamas and the southern Windward Islands. His Bahamas guides are a standard work for cruisers. Some of the writing in Living at Sea Level has been published previously as part of his guides, but enough new material is in the 29 chapters of Living at Sea Level to make it worthwhile for readers familiar with Pavlidis’ cruising guides.

Living at Sea Level, Stephen J Pavlidis. Seaworthy Publications, 2011. ISBN 978-1-892399-33-5. pp 258. Available at: Seaworthy Press, www.seaworthy.com; www.amazon.com; and from nautical booksellers, such as Bluewater Books in Fort Lauderdale, or your local retail bookseller may also stock it.

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

31

Sailors in Cuba

By Gretchen F. Coyle Young sailors on a variety of craft in Bahia de Matanzas in Cuba. In this shot, there are several Optimists, a couple of Windsurfers and some unidentified bootleg-rigged boats. Dave Ellis identified the red-hulled blunt-nosed boat in the background as a Cadet, “a mostly UK junior trainer of times past.”

Unfortunately, there are not many opportunities for American sailors to sail to Cuba. Certainly less for Cuban sailors to sail or race to America. During a March 2011 visit to Cuba for research on the 1934 cruise ship Morro Castle Fire (sailed weekly between New York and Habana), I found there could be and should be…

Imagine my surprise while traveling in a 1953 bright blue Chevrolet on the road to Matanzas, Cuba, when I suddenly looked off to my left and there were young Optimist dinghy sailors. If only this young generation could do what stubborn U.S. politicians and stubborn Fidel Castro and his brother Raul have not done: reconcile differences between our countries.

Races like the St. Petersburg to Habana race should be annual occurrences. Imagine old friendships being renewed, new ones blossoming. This past winter, a group of

Travel to Cuba Opening Up for Americans This Year The U.S. government is expected to open up travel to Cuba in the near future for any American (and it could have happened by the time you read this). Trips will have to be educational, and the U.S. Treasury Department is requiring that these “people-to-people” tours must guarantee a “full-time schedule of educational activities that will result in meaningful interaction” with Cubans. This policy is basically the same as that enacted by the Clinton administration in 1999—a policy that was rescinded by the Bush administration in 2004. One previous requirement that is no longer in place is the necessity to file an itinerary previous to the trip. With these educational requirements, trips made purely for relaxing on the beach, drinking mojitos and listening to music will not be acceptable, but you never know. Sailing with Cubans can definitely be “peopleto-people” education, in this editor’s opinion. After all, the purpose of allowing these trips is to bring regular Americans and Cubans together—but they must be “educational.”

Many American organizations are already offering trips to the island in anticipation of the new rules being established any day.

Steve Morrell Editor 32

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

sailors from the Sarasota Yacht Club wanted to sail to Cuba.

Several reasons were given for the sail being postponed.

One I heard was that the U.S. OFAC did not answer applications sent by members in an appropriate amount of time.

In the Miramar section of Habana, once home of luxurious yacht clubs and numerous boating events, Marina Hemingway sits almost abandoned, in decrepit shape, four lagoons with concrete bulkheads just waiting for visitors.

We saw only a handful of sailboats—two from Canada, one from Venezuela and two that looked abandoned flying no flags at all. Maybe a dozen powerboats were tied up along the docks.

Many of the old buildings around Marina Hemingway have been vandalized or not worked on in half a century.

They are “under restoration” according to official sources.

Some apartments on the water are rented to European and South American visitors, though people and cars were scarce. Swimming pools were empty, cluttered with palm fronds and debris. A ship’s store was padlocked. When was it last open?

A small food store with European goodies had many empty shelves. What once had been a large cooler stocked with fresh produce was turned off with its doors open. After a week of chicken, pork, and rice and beans, my co-author and I were anxious for a junk food fix. We purchased $14 (in CUC) worth of chocolate and sugar, only to guiltily remember minutes later that many Cubans are not paid that much monthly in government pesos (one peso is worth only 1/25 of a CUC, the currency used for all visitors. Roughly, one CUC = $1.00).

Across the street, a restaurant and nightclub advertised a band playing that afternoon. Wandering over to see what was happening, we discovered it was filthy. A few tourists were sitting nursing a Cuba Libre or a beer.

Three hours away, at the entrance of the Bahia de Matanzas, young sailors in Optis yelled to each other, hiked, and wore the universal uniform of life jacket and hat. The Federacion Nautica de Cuba is a member of the International Optimist Dinghy Association, International Sailing Federation and the Pan American Sailing Federation.

Cubans are wonderful people—proud, friendly and helpful. They love Americans, and we love them. Not being facetious, maybe the key to American-Cuban friendships is through sailing. After all, for over five decades, politicians on both sides have not accomplished a thing. Nor do they seem to want to. www.southwindsmagazine.com

The International Laser

By Dave Ellis Cover: The International Laser. Photo by Bev Dolezal.

Article photos courtesy SailLaser. www.sail-laser.com

SPECIFICATIONS: Length overall: 4.23 meters —13’8” Length waterline: 3.81 meters—12’ 6” Beam: 1.37 meters—4’6” Sail areas: Laser Standard: 7.06 meters—76 sq. ft.

Laser Radial: 5.76 meters—62 sq. ft.

Laser 4.7: 4.7 meters—50 sq. ft.

Weight: 56.7 kg—125 pounds Positive flotation: 158.7 kg—350 lbs.

The Lasaer is a boat that reflects the effort that sailors put into it. The harder they hike, the more active the main sheet and the more proactive must be the wind shift management, and the more body movement, the faster the boat.

T

he year was 1969. One Design & Offshore Yachtsman magazine was sponsoring a single-handed “One-of-aKind” event such as Yachting magazine used to hold a couple times each decade from 1949 to 1985. (Yachting called them a Yachting OOAK—One of a Kind). This small-boat

News & Views for Southern Sailors

event was held at the Playboy Club on Lake Geneva. Boats had to cost under $1000. Naturally, it was called “The America’s Tea Cup Regatta.” Bruce Kirby was the editor of the magazine, so he dusted off a design that had been commissioned the year before by a camping equipment supplier who wanted a sailboat suitable for a car’s roof rack. Since they didn’t go for the design, he decided to build one and enter it in the event. A boat was built to the plans that weighed in at 109 pounds, significantly less than the eventual standard weight. Hans Fogh, the sailmaker, suggested the name “Weekender” with TGIF on the sail.

Fogh sailed the boat, and it did very well at the Teacup event. But the boat had weather helm. So Ian Bruce built another hull with a larger mast slot so that it could be moved around to find the right spot. This became the Laser, so named at a brainstorming session at Canada’s Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, and the first one was built in December of 1970. All other boats were copied from this one that Kirby sailed for 18 years thereafter. At the New York Boat Show in 1971, there were 141 boats sold. Forty years later, the number passed 200,000 with a hull built in Australia. Not bad for a boat originally designed for car topping to a camping spot.

The first sails were made by Fogh’s Canadian Elvstrom loft out of soft Dacron. The first dagger boards and the rails on the inside of the cockpit were wood (from trees—remember them?). An attraction then and now is that all Laser hulls are the same. All foils and spars are virtually alike, as are the sails. Take care of the equipment, buy new sails when needed, and know that it is the sailor and not equipment that wins or loses a race.

For the first few years, while there was local racing, younger sailors mostly reached around the bays and lakes.

It was thought to be too much work to actually go to windward. Finally Ed Adams, Dick Tillman and others showed that if you tied the clew down to the boom, tightened the outhaul and Cunningham—and hiked like crazy—these boats were pretty quick upwind, too. More recently, a few SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

33

At the New York Boat Show in 1971, there were 141 boats sold. Forty years later, the number passed 200,000 with a hull built in Australia.

boats were pretty quick upwind, too. More recently, a few more controls in convenient places aft of the mast were added to the original spartan arrangement, making it somewhat easier to adjust controls under way.

Many well-known SOUTHWINDS–area sailors still active in the sport honed their skills on the Laser. Early multipletitle winner Dick Tillman still takes home silver in the class. Ed Baird is a past world champ, as is Peter Commette. Zach Railey sailed a Laser until he got too big and went on to a silver medal in the Finn. His sister Paige Railey is at the top of Laser Radial sailing. Anna Tunnicliffe won gold in China and Brad Funk steps out of his foiling Moth into a Laser in big events.

After a decade, a smaller rig was designed for lighter

REVIEW YOUR BOAT SOUTHWINDS is looking for sailors who like to write to review their sailboat — whether it is new or old, large or small. It can include the following: Year, model, make, designer, boat name Specifications: LOA, LWL, beam, draft, sail plan (square footage), displacement Sailing performance Comfort above and below deck Cruiser and/or Racer Is it a good liveaboard?

Modifications you have made or would like General boat impression Quality of construction Photos Essential (contact us for photo specs) We have found that our readers love reviews by those who own the boats — comments are more personal and real All articles must be sent via email or on disc For more information and if interested, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com or call (941) 795-8704

sailors. But the “M” rig just did not have the balance needed to attract a following. Later, the radial rig, using a shorter bottom mast section, was perfected. Now sailors who weigh less than 150 pounds could sail the boat in good wind. In many areas, including Florida, Radial fleets often outnumber the full-rig Laser fleet at events. More recently, an even smaller sail, the 4.7, was introduced, attracting kids right out of the Optimist Dinghy to Laser sailing.

What about those sailors who enjoyed the boat when it was introduced and who have become—ahem—more mature? The Laser class has long embraced “Masters” sailing. It does indicate the physical requirement to sail the boat well when the youngest “Masters” class starts at a mere 35 years of age. Heck, I have two sons old enough to be “Apprentice Masters” in Lasers. Other groupings start at 45 and 55, and the Great Grand Masters start at 65 years. Often, the GGM class specifies a radial rig. But many of them sail the full rig, and very well indeed, in any sailing weather.

Just try to out-sail David Hartman or Dick Tillman on the racecourse. In Masters racing, all of the age groups owe Great Grand Masters points each race. Apprentice sailors owe three points, Masters two and Grand Masters one point for scoring.

What is it like to sail a Laser?

It is a boat that reflects the effort that sailors put into it. The harder they hike, the more active the main sheet and the more proactive must be the wind shift management, and the more body movement, the faster the boat. Therein lies one aspect of Laser racing that must be understood going into the class; Expect sailors, young and old, to “work” the boat.

This craft seems to invite kinetics. A certain amount of movement is accepted even when there are judges eyeing the action. It took a while to figure out just how far one could go. Paige Railey was tossed out numerous times in major events while “testing the waters” on kinetics. But now the standard seems to be known. Suffice to say, you don’t sail a Laser like a bump on a log.

Much of the time upwind, the boom is let down the tight traveler all the way to leeward, and the main sheet pulled to, or nearly to, as far as it will go. “Two-blocking” is a term often heard. Then the boat is sailed flat in most conditions, not pinched except in tactical situations, and “coaxed” up and down waves with body movement fore and aft—all while hiking out with butt well outside the deck, of course. Reaches are fun. But then we seldom have reaches in racing any more. Too bad. It is on the runs that

(If you hate your boat, we aren’t interested — you must at least like it)

34 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

The Laser is an international class and is the single-handed Olympic boat for men. Usually, the top sailors are very tall, fit and weigh between 175 and 190 pounds. The radial rig is used in the Olympics for women sailors, and they don’t say how much they weigh.

An attraction from the early days of the Laser and today is that all Laser hulls are the same. All foils and spars are virtually alike, as are the sails. Take care of the equipment, buy new sails when needed, and know that it is the sailor and not equipment that wins or loses a race.

many gains or losses occur in Laser racing. The boat surfs and planes readily, so the goal is to keep it going fast. To do that in waves, the trick is to always be going downhill. Since there are no shrouds to inhibit the boom from being let out, a Laser sailor can allow the boat to be sailed by the lee to a marked degree. So, on runs, a serpentine course is followed, using a wave on a broad reaching course, then arcing to a by-the- lee course on the same wave.

When needed for a wind shift, a jibe is a chance for a big tug on the mainsheet for a boost. A skilled downwind sailor can often gain more boats on a run than a skilled upwind sailor can on beats. The Laser is an international class and is the single-handed Olympic boat for men. Usually, the top sailors are very tall, fit and weigh between 175 and 190 pounds. The radial rig is used in the Olympics for women sailors, and they don’t say how much they weigh. Because it is an Olympic boat, the skill level at the top is high indeed. In the Radial, the U.S. women, notably Paige Railey, is at or near world top-rated. In the full rig, however, after dominating Lasers for years, the United States currently lags behind in world rankings.

Maybe it is good time for you or your kid or grandkid to step up and become the next Laser phenom.

For more information go online to www.laserinternational.org/

SPARS AND RIGGING

By Sparman USA

We offer you 25 years mast and rigging experience and use only the highest quality products • Re-rigging any sailboat, anywhere • Supplying the best spar and rigging products at the best price • On-site mast & rigging installation, tuning and problem solving Working with you one on one to Solve your mast and rigging problems whatever they are wherever YOU are.

Contact us today at: 352-222-4019 Info@sparmanusa.com www.sparmanusa.com

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

35

HUI WHARRAM SPRING 2011 Florida Keys, May 20-22

By Dan Kunz

Well, another year has passed for

the annual Hui Wharram (short form in Hawaiian for a gathering of Wharrams) at the Lorelei Cabana Bar in beautiful downtown Islamorada, Florida Keys. The three-day event was well attended and everyone enjoyed a great time.

As I write this, the last two boats have just left (beating to wind- Wharrams at anchor off the Lorelei in Islamorada, FL. Photo by Libby Hueschen. ward…obviously not “proper British gentlemen” in the seafaring sense!) and our land-locked attendees who paper provided copies for everyone. came just to visit and share the camaWe held a brief memorial for Bob raderie are wending their way to Jones and Gil Grove, two dedicated their homes via car and plane.

Wharramites who sailed over this We welcomed a Melanesia 17 past year. Everyone was honored that outrigger, two Tiki 21s, two Tiki 30s, Gil’s wife Annie attended the dinner a Pahi 31, a Tangaroa 36 and Gene and brought a plaque that honored Perry’s new-to-him (very old boat) Gil. And then, we partied hard…they Piver 27. Gene was sailing down would have wanted us to. when his mast broke, and he still As usual, we awarded the plasticmade it here and will be motoring coated signs that announced the Hui home for the next five days or so.

Wharram. These signs have become Now that is dedication! the most coveted items of the evening All of the boats were open for (how is that for spin!). They are great inspection and picture-taking. Rides for hanging in the cabin or home, were provided on the Melanesia 17 using as placemats or even scooping (now outfitted with a traditional puppy poop. Their functionality is “crab claw” rig), the Tiki 21 and the boundless! Attractive, too. This year, Tiki 30. Lots of good ideas were in keeping with the lashing methods swapped, and I heard commitments of building Wharram boats, they came from some of the attendees that they with the lines that tied them to the will begin building within the year. The best new build award went to Ray Barkley trees at the Lorelei. Doesn’t get much Always nice to have more Wharrams for his absolutely gorgeous Tiki 30, Mahiya. better than that.

Photo by Libby Hueschen. on the water.

The award for the farthest disDuring the event, we had more tance sailed to attend the event went to Greg Russel. His than 50 people stop by, and about 40 stayed for the DutchPahi 31 came from Panama City, FL, by way of the Bahamas treat dinner on Saturday night. It was a great event in that and the Dry Tortugas. Paul Garcia came in from California the weather was absolutely perfect, and the Lorelei did a and won his sign for the farthest distance traveled to get to great job of feeding the hoard. We shared the beach with a the event. (Note: We need some people from Texas to sail in, wedding, and I’m pleased to report that the wenching by and others from Hawaii or Europe to fly in, so we can stop Wharramites was kept to a discreet minimum. giving these guys these two awards—or, I’ll just change the We had door prizes from Chuck and Corrine Kanter, damn criteria). The best new build award went to Ray Frank Papy, Scott Williams, Latitudes and Attitudes magaBarkley for his absolutely gorgeous Tiki 30. (Lots of really zine, Lorelei, Boatsmith, and AERE’ Docking Solutions. kewl new and innovative ideas on that boat!) Gene Perry Ceara, a local teen sailor, provided great assistance by received one of the coveted signs not only for his fortitude selecting the winners for each door prize. The History of in making it here with a broken mast, but because he is our Diving Museum in Islamorada provided substantially disinspirational leader! We also honored Gil Grove’s wife counted admission coupons to all attendees. We were also Annie with a sign in his memory. provided with packages of information, including charts We are already looking forward to next year’s and coupons from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. event…we hope for the same place sometime in May of SOUTHWINDS magazine and the Islamorada Free Press news2012. Details will be sent to Wharramites in February.

36

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

COOKING ONBOARD

By Robbie Johnson

Going Native T

he unmistakable mark of a well-traveled sailor is the incorporation of spices, veggies and fruits into the galley from places visited and people met in the course of foreign travels. I first encountered tomatillos over 35 years ago in a small village market in Central America. Tomatillos (tohmah-TEE-ohs) are little green tomatoes sheathed in a parchment-like covering. The parchment is peeled off, or roasted off before use.

There is hardly a restaurant in Mexico, Central or South America that doesn’t have a bottle or dish of salsa verde, green sauce, on the table whose central ingredient is the tomatillo. Tomatillos are so uniquely delicious that today they are fast becoming common fare in supermarkets throughout the United States. I appreciate the quality of versatility in anything, and tomatillos are the epitome of versatility; they can be stored in a sailboat’s cooler or refrigerator for up to a month. This salsa can be a spicy dip for a tortillachips-and-cold-beer cockpit gathering, or smeared atop a freshly grilled mahimahi, or one of my favorites: atop thinly-sliced slivers of pork snuggled in sealed aluminum foil over a hot grill. Here is an authentic, easy-to-prepare recipe for your own galley’s version of salsa verde: Salsa Verde 1 lb. tomatillos, husked and rinsed 3 to 4 serrano chiles, chopped finely 1 jalapeno, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro Juice of 2 limes 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation You have a choice in the cooking of the tomatillos: you may simply boil them in salted water until done, or place the tomatillos and serrano peppers on a piece of aluminum foil beneath a broiler flame and roast them until their surface blisters, then peel off any blackened spots. Now, seed and devein the chiles, and add the garlic. To spare the time involved in all the chopping, I usually whip out my immersion blender and process all the ingredients in a small bowl, including the lime juice and salt, but excepting the cilantro leaves, until it is a slightly chunky purée. I finish by stirring in the chopped cilantro leaves, mixing well, and then set the bowl in a cooler to chill. This recipe makes about 2 cups

of authentic salsa verde.

Going native with your galley might also call for incorporating chayote into some new recipes. Chayote is a member of the squash family and has a very interesting history. It was grown by the Aztecs and “discovered” by Spanish conquistadores, who took samples back to the Old World. Over the centuries, chayote migrated to places as distant as China and Australia, where its mild cucumber-like taste and culinary versatility earned it a place in hundreds of culturally-diverse recipes. It can be thinly sliced and eaten raw in fresh salads, or cut into chunks and deep-fried like potatoes, or added to soups and stews just like any other squash. The following time-tested recipe using chayote in combination with sweet bell peppers, onions and chile peppers makes an excellent and versatile side dish when served hot to accompany grilled fish or chicken, or if served at room temperature, great for a cold meat antipasto platter.

Chayote w/Red Peppers & Onions 3 medium-sized chayote, peeled and sliced thinly 2 red sweet (bell) peppers, seeded and sliced thinly 1 small chile pepper (serrano or jalapeno), seeded and minced 2 medium-sized yellow (Spanish) onions, sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup chicken stock (bouillon cubes okay) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat skillet over medium heat, add oil and onions, sweet peppers and chile peppers, cooking for about 10-minutes until soft. Lower heat, then stir in chayote slices, garlic and oregano, cooking for about 3-4 minutes, or until chayote begins to turn translucent.

Now, stir in chicken stock and salt and pepper. Simmer mixture over low heat for another 15-20 minutes, or until chayote is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve with parsley garnish.

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

PENSACOLA S AFFORDABLE BOATYARD Take Advantage of our “Short Haul Special” – $199 up to 43' Haulout – Hang to Inspect – Splash

Dealer for Northern Lights, Beta Marine, PCM & Nor-Pro

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON BAYOU CHICO – 40 AUDUSSON AVE.

(850) 453-3471 News & Views for Southern Sailors

www.pelicansperchmarina.com SOUTHWINDS July 2011

37

Caught Between Two Storms— Dodging a Tropical Storm’s Unpredictable Movements

By Clifford and Bezy McKay

I

t’s October 25—the midst of hurricane season. Strong east winds from a storm affecting our northern side continue to push fast-moving rain bands off the Atlantic. A dark cloud bank is poised just to our north. They’ve finally identified the storm system that’s plagued us for the last four days. It’s a “low pressure trough” in the eastern Gulf, and it will last four more days.

The disturbed tropical area to the south that meteorologist Jeff Masters said “has potential” is now officially Tropical Depression Noel, laying south of Cuba. We’re in a pincer grip between two storms, one an unusually shaped trough of low pressure…the other a potential hurricane.

“Houston, we have a problem.”

We’ve made it down the Intracoastal Waterway to Miami in our 32-sloop Ceilidh on our way to Fort Myers on Florida’s West Coast—our home. We have to go through the Keys because the water level this year—2007—is too low to cross Lake Okeechobee. We had a good summer sailing up north in Buzzards Bay and Long Island Sound, but now we just want to get home. Our movement is limited by the strong winds of the trough for the next four days, but we must get to a secure anchorage by the time Noel passes in three days.

The forecast for Florida’s west coast is “15 to 20 knots from the east.” The wind will be off shore and on our beam when we round Cape Sable on the southwest corner of Florida’s peninsula in a couple of days and move north in exposed waters. The computer models of Noel are quite confused. It might stay to the south of Cuba and wind up in the western Caribbean, or more likely, it will turn 90 degrees, 38 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

move across Cuba and brush eastern Florida. In either case, hurrying to Florida’s west coast is our best option.

We headed south under the Rickenbacker Bridge into Biscayne Bay near Miami. Today’s east wind is workable. A massive cloud bank crossed behind us bringing some serious rain to Miami. The wind built to 20...22...25 knots. It was lumpy as we passed the stretch where Biscayne Bay opens to the Atlantic. Beyond that, it evened out as we headed down the western side of the keys. We crossed Card Sound, Barnes Sound and Jewfish Creek—heading for Tarpon Basin off Key Largo’s northwest side. For the next day, we’d planned a short 26-mile run from Tarpon Basin to Matecumbe Bight off Islamorada in the Upper Keys. We would arrive early, clean the bottom, replace the zincs, and remove our ICW “smile”— the staining of the hull from the tannin in the water. But it seems best to push on, expecting Noel to turn to the northeast and brush the East Coast. That way, we’ll get to Fort Myers and the protection of our home marina a day earlier. So we passed Tarpon Basin and continued on, anchoring in the lee of the Mangroves off Tavernier Key. We put out both Bruce and Delta anchors for “peace of mind” as we slept. It was a quiet night except for the 3 o’clock drill to close the hatches for the sudden rain shower.

The forecast for Cape Sable to Bonita Beach—our weather for the next two days—was revised upward from “east winds, 15 to 20 knots and gusty,” to “east winds 15 to 20 knots...gusts to 30 knots.” Conditions were deteriorating.

We figured we would have 20 miles with the wind on our stern...paralleling the Middle Keys. Once we were down near Lower Matecumbe Cay, we would then angle north toward Cape Sable—exposed to a 10-mile fetch from the east. The last 16 miles are close to the land and well-protected, hopefully getting us to a secure anchorage in the Little Shark River. We’re trying to make good decisions about moving safely in the demanding winds of one storm, in order to avoid a hurricane that’s not affecting us...yet.

Off at first light, the green mark that marks the channel between the mangrove islands was still blinking. Without the light, the green mark is impossible to see against the dark green foliage. The next 10 miles are quite shallow, often less than six feet. When it’s calm, you can examine the sea floor.

It’s a wonderland of fish, turtles, sea grasses, old tires and crusted beer cans. The rising sun brushed the clouds with a kaleidoscope of colors as we paralleled the low-lying Keys We turned to the northwest, angling across the wind and feeling its full force with gusts to 28 knots. Beyond the narrow yacht channel marks, the depth dropped to five feet.

The chart called for seven feet. Was it a false reading of the eelgrass waving in the current? We weren’t sure. These are lousy conditions in which to run aground. In a few minutes it deepened, and we began to breathe again. Despite the long 10-mile fetch, the seas were less than two feet.

Moving north, crab traps appeared in profusion on our port, west of the boundary mark for Everglades National Park. Crab traps are not allowed in park waters. We gleewww.southwindsmagazine.com

Ceilidh, the McKays‘ 32-foot sloop, a Pearson 323.

Read their boat review in the January 2011 issue in Back Issues (or on Sailboat Reviews) at www.southwindsmagazine.com, page 36.

Clifford and Bezy McKay.

fully watched a maze of traps less than a boat length away while the water where we were had none. Not having to worry about snagging a trap is a real boon. The wind gusted to 30 knots.

Halfway to Cape Sable, we had to leave the sanctity of the park and launch out into the field of crab traps. If we hook one, we’ll drag it like a sea anchor or have to stop to disentangle it. Neither are good options. Another problem...our speed over the ground has slowed a knot, and the seas have built to four feet. A northwesterly current running along the Cape opposed the waves and almost stopped us in our tracks. The boat lurched about in the uneven seas and threw spray into the air. We were uncomfortable and wet, drenched and caked with salt. As we finally reached the lee of Cape Sable, the seas settled, and we turned north toward the Little Shark River. So far so good. We’re 64 miles closer to home.

We reach our anchorage in the river, and we had it all to ourselves. Despite its isolation, we’ve always found other boats anchored here. But today, our company is a group of white herons, pelicans diving for fish and a couple of dolphins swimming lazily past. The gulls and terns are huddled together on the ground, out of the wind. At dusk, the usual swarm of mosquitoes was missing, but the no-seeums were on duty, chasing us below where our screens protected us. We slept well, except for the 3 a.m. drill to close the ports and hatches for the nightly rain shower. This is getting old.

We were up before dawn checking the weather on the VHF radio. There’s no phone or Internet service here so our only information came by VHF. Noel is passing slowly over Puerto Rico, dropping torrential rain. It is still expected to turn right across Cuba. Our forecast has worsened…again.

The wind has backed from NE to N, and its speed is ratcheted up, “20 to 25 knots, with gusts to 35 knots.” The change in direction and the 5-mile increase in the gusts makes the leg from Cape Romano shoal to Cape Romano unworkable.

We can stay here. We’re in a safe anchorage, but with limited communication and with no place to get off the boat.

We’re also closer to Noel, especially if it angles more toward the Keys. In studying the charts for alternatives, we spotted Everglades City, 40 miles up the coast. We could reach it, staying close to shore, in the lee of the land. We’d be farther from Noel, in a better protected anchorage, and in a place where we could get off the boat to safety ashore if need be.

That’s what we’ll do.

At anchor in the river, we’re sheltered by the trees, but outside in the Gulf, it’s blowing 18 knots. The water is shallow all the way up the coast. We’ll steer by depth sounder, News & Views for Southern Sailors

following an 8-foot line and keeping as close to shore as possible. The 8-foot contour is a mile off shore, keeping us inside the national park boundaries with no crab traps to dodge.

The first 20 miles are reasonable, with winds under 22 knots. The next 20, the wind piped up to 27, with gusts to 34. Spray flew, drenching the boat and the crew. “Angus MacHelm,” our trusty self-steering, did a quality job at the helm, relieving the crew. A puzzled turtle stuck his head out of the water glaring at the boat that invaded his territory. A land bird struggled to make it back to shore. It flew low, just off the water, pushing hard with several wing strokes, then a glide, slipping to the side...then several more strokes and a glide. He made slight headway, but he still had a mile to go. An insect landed on my knee. I restrained an impulse to swat it. It was blown off shore and in trouble. Let it rest. A moment later, and it had flown off. In conditions like this you bond with all creatures struggling to survive against the power of the storms.

Two “happy campers,” we rounded the mark off Indian Key and headed up the 7-mile channel to Everglades City.

We’ll tie up at a dock and stay put until we get some decent weather for the remaining 80 miles to Fort Myers. We’ve battled the trough of low pressure successfully and found our harbor of refuge while Hurricane Noel passes.

We’ve made good decisions and escaped the pincer squeeze of two very strong storms.

Next Month: Everglades City.

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

39

Hurricane Preparedness Class St. Petersburg, FL, May 18 From the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron

to be is in a narrow slip, ou can survive a close to other craft that hurricane and so have not been secured can your boat,” says well or are on a lift.

Senior Navigator Howard Surge will take your Rothstein of the St. boat off its lift and set it Petersburg Sail and down on the neighbor’s Power Squadron, “but boat if you have not you must have a plan, devised a way to keep it your materials ready in in place. Near docks advance and the time and pilings, your vessel necessary to implement will get thoroughly beat the plan.” up on the adjacent hard Fifteen serious stustuff. You have to secure dents attended the it so it can go up and Squadron’s May 18th down as the waves, tide preparedness seminar at and surge rise and fall, the St. Petersburg Sailbut not allow it to hit ing Center. Rothstein what is around it. challenged each to have If you have the their plan outlined by Serious students get the “right stuff” to keep space luxury of being able to the end of the weekend. between their boats and the hard places. take it to a hurricane Each year, we have hole or a well-sheltered bay, remember, it still has to stay in much publicity ahead of the season here in Florida. place. Ground tackle must hold to the bottom of the bay.

Officially, the season is from June 1 until December 1, but Water depth must be adequate to allow for changing tides most Florida hurricanes occur in the August to October time and surge. There must be adequate room to swing in changperiod. ing winds.

“And even after you have your plan and have gathered And what is the condition of your equipment? The the materials, it can easily take 40 hours to implement it. points you tie to your vessel must be strong, non-abrasive Those of us that are not under 30 will want to spread that and through-bolted. Likewise on your docks. Lines must work over several days,” says Rothstein. also be of good quality so they will not part, and they must The best solution is to leave the area when a storm is be protected from chafing. “You must keep your vessel from coming. If you are a trailer boater, or you have the time to hitting the hard stuff (docks, pilings, the bottom or other sail away, do it. But remember, you have to leave in adevessels),” says Rothstein. “That big fender may cost $130, quate time to get out of the reach of the storm and not just but it is cheap compared to your insurance deductible.” have it follow you across the country.

And remember, since Hurricane Katrina, all of the Insurance studies are now showing the next best soluinsurance legalese has changed. Be sure to check your polition is to get the vessel on dry land. But this only works to cies. If you cannot demonstrate you made an intelligent protect your craft if it is properly prepared ashore. If on effort to protect your vessel, why should the insurers pay? blocks, the ground must be firm. Tightly tied lines must be Obviously, there is much to consider, including talksecured to the ground in a way they will not pull out if the ing to your boating neighbors to be sure your plan will soil becomes saturated. All items that might increase synchronize with theirs. Look around, identify the hazwindage must be removed. Any point where water might ards, plan ahead, gather your equipment, leave time to enter the vessel should be sealed. If on land, drain plugs implement and then...you need to leave.” “Your boat can should be removed so torrents of rain that enter will go be replaced,” cautions Rothstein, “Even if you do not right through. Inside a building is best, but be sure to verify have the luxury of being able to remove your vessel it is maintained compliant with hurricane standards. ahead of the storm, there is no reason whatsoever for you Most of us will have to secure our craft locally. Be sure to still be here.” you have considered the three ingredients that Mother Numerous resources are available to help you get ready.

Nature will provide: Wind of changing direction, speeds of Consider discussion with your marina manager, your over 74 MPH and rain in torrents that will be on your boat, favorite marine store and other resources, like those online in your boat and in your face if you have not prepared in (go to www.southwindsmagazine.com for lots of informaadvance (does not mix well with the 74-MPH wind). Then tion and plans), to just name a few. there are waves and storm surge on top of that.

June first has passed. August is coming. Are you ready?

Insurance studies have also shown that the worst place

“Y

40 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

HURRICANE SEASON 2011 The SOUTHWINDS Web Site Hurricane Pages: www.southwindsmagazine.com

F

ollowing the loss and damage of many boats during the powerful 2004 hurricane season, SOUTHWINDS began printing articles on techniques to prepare boats and experiences that boaters had during hurricanes. We started putting those on our Web site in 2005, and have been adding to them ever since. This is probably one of the best and most complete resources for hurricane information of relevance to boaters. There is a lot of information out there on plans and what to do to prepare your boat—and we have written similar plans—and all have similar ideas. What makes our site unique is the articles from readers who actually experienced hurricanes, how their boats got saved, what they did, what worked, what didn’t work.

Link to Current Storms in the Atlantic

ple and quick plan for your boat. This article is for boats at the dock, the basics, in practical terms, of preparing your boat for a coming storm. The article also discusses the storms you are most likely to get hit with.

Moving and Preparing a Boat in the Keys for Hurricane Wilma. Rebecca Burg, a regular contributor to Southwinds magazine, writes about her experience in moving her boat into the mangroves near Key West during Hurricane Wilma in October 2005.

Preparing a Boat — and Surviving — Hurricane Charley.

How Mick Gurley prepares his Pearson 35 for a tropical storm at anchor. His boat survives with no damage from a direct hit from Hurricane Charley in August 2004.

SOUTHWINDS’ Editor’s Hurricane Predictions for this year Great General Hurricane Information - Links to just about everything about hurricanes: How hurricanes form, hurricane information for kids, the Saffir-Simpson scale, hurricane hunters, etc., even including—hurricane drink recipes.

Hurricane Preparation through the Eyes of a Dockmaster.

Paul Warren, former dockmaster at a Florida marina, discusses the preparations he has for his marina and what he does to prepare the boats at the marina for a coming storm.

How Storm Surge Works, with links to tide tables: Florida, East Coast, Gulf Coast, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Sailing in Hurricane Charley — lessons Learned. Capt. Kevin Hughes, in evading Hurricane Charley, ends up anchored off Punta Gorda, FL, and is onboard when the hurricane hits.

What Florida Law Says About Mandatory Marina Evacuations

Links to Other Boat Preparation Articles on the Internet

SOUTHWINDS Boat Preparation Articles A Good and Simple Plan for Your Boat. Creating a good, sim-

Links—With Explanations—To The Best Hurricane Weather Websites

Gulfport Municipal Marina Your Gateway to the Gulf & Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve

Well Protected Basin Transient Dock Transient Daily: $1.50/ft Transient Weekly: $5.25/ft

(727) 893-1071 www.ci.gulfport.fl.us 4630 29th Ave. S. Harbormaster: Denis Frain, CMM

News & Views for Southern Sailors

250 Wet Slips 100 Dry Slips Marina Web Cam Floating Transient Dock Launching Ramp Monthly & Daily Rentals Marine Supplies Free Internet Access Free Public Pump-out Floating Fuel Dock Gas & Diesel Fishing Tackle Charter Boat Center Ice, Beer, Snacks Live & Frozen Bait Prop Recondition Monitoring VHF CH 16 FM

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

41

“DAMN THE TORPEDOES”

26th Annual Morgan Invasion, Treasure Island, FL, April 15-17

By Harmon Heed

W

hat is the “Morgan Invasion”? The annual invasion of Treasure Island, FL, by a flotilla of 30-40 Morgan-designed or -built boats after which the invaders celebrate with gusto. The threeday occupancy includes partying, a regatta and camaraderie of Morgan boat owners and families led by the venerable admiral, Charley Morgan.

This has been going on for 26 years. It started back in 1985 when Dr. Richard LaGrua, an avid sailor and member of the Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, proposed that the club hold an annual event for boats designed and/or built by Charley Morgan. The doctor’s rules were: It was to be a fun event; in the regatta, spinnakers and protests were banned; and families, children and pets were encouraged to participate. Awards were to be Cindy Hunt, holding the shirt, skipper of Dungle Jums (third place), plus crew on the left. On the given out for the best-dressed right is Charley Morgan in the dark shirt and dockmaster Les Lathrop as pirate. Photo by Paul Payne. crews in pirate costumes and couldn’t bring their boat, was hosted by the Treasure Island for the boat judged to be the most “shipshape.” With the Tennis & Yacht Club for its first 20 years. (It was probably help of Mary (Sully) Lowe, the sponsorship of the approthe first time in history an entity “hosted” more than one priately chosen Morgan Spiced Rum and many local busiinvasion.) In 2006, with construction of a new yacht club nesses, the first Morgan Invasion was held in October of clubhouse under way, the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa that year. was kind enough to be the host. And it did so again in 2007 It continued to be held on the first weekend of October when the drawbridge at John’s Pass, Treasure Island’s gateuntil 2005 when the Invasion date was changed to the first way to the Gulf of Mexico, was under construction. In 2008, weekend in April to get it out of the hurricane season. 2004 the Invasion got back to the barrier islands when the St. Pete was a devastating season that damaged many Morgans, YC at Pass-a-Grille hosted it. In 2009, it was back home at other boats and marinas all over the South.

Treasure Island.

The event, often attended by Morgan boat owners who During those years the cost of the new TIT&YC clubhouse went through the roof, and the club was on the brink of bankruptcy. Local businessman Bill Edwards stepped up and bought the club. He also renamed it “The Club Treasure Island.” Perhaps Bill thought the acronym, TIT&YC a bit too risqué. In 2010, the Morgan Invasion made Suncoast Hospice the benefactor of its charity and named it the Morgan Invasion Hospice Regatta...

The Invasion begins on Friday with long-time dockmaster Les Lathrop rafting up the invaders. On Friday night, the partying begins at the beautiful pool and tiki bar area adjacent to the dock. Saturday morning breakfast is served in the elegant new clubhouse, and then the boats convoy out through John’s Pass to race in the Gulf. Saturday night is the big party, but some call it debauchery—aargh, Matey! On Sunday morning is another great breakfast with 42

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

lots of coffee, after which, the ing boat over 40 feet. In 1984, boats and families depart for Catalina Yachts bought their homeports.

Morgan Yacht, introduced Charley Morgan has the Out Island 41 Classic and always been a big part of the manufactured it from 1986 to Invasion, this year holding 1993. There are still over court all three days. Without 1,000 Out Island 41s afloat him, there wouldn‘t be any today.

Morgan boats. He designed This year’s invasion was and built his first boat when he lightly attended, probably was still in his puberty. It was due to the economy and a made out of wood from proJimmy Buffett concert in duce crates and the sails from nearby Tampa. But it still sugar sacks. He built his first raised over $2,000 for “official” project when he was Hospice. The 19 invading 17; a plywood, 32-foot sloop boats included two Out named Brisote. He and his Island 41s, two Chrysler 27s friends built it, raced it from St. designed by Charley in 1977 Pete to Havana and placed secand a Nelson Marekond in their class. It didn’t have In center, with his hand on Charley Morgan’s shoulder, is Overall designed racer/cruiser built Fleet winner Michael Noble, skipper of Nobility (SPYC). Others pic- by Catalina/Morgan in 1985. an engine.

In 1964, Charlie and a tured are captains and crew from several boats. Les Lathrop in The farthest traveled by an pirate garb is in the back. Photo by Paul Payne. friend founded the Morgan invader was Hawk, Jerry Yacht Corporation and delivGeorge’s Morgan 30 from ered their first boat in the Halifax River Yacht Club September 1965. That first year, in Daytona, FL. the company grossed $1.7-milOnly 15 boats started the lion in revenues. In 1968, 15-mile buoy race in the Gulf Morgan Yacht merged with a of Mexico and two DNF’d, large conglomerate, Beatrice but what a beautiful day it Foods, and Charley became a was on the water: 15 to 18 multimillionaire. He then set knots steady, low chop and his sights on winning the pure sunshine! There were America’s Cup with a Morganexciting moments before the designed and built 12-meter he start when Chuck Buie’s named Heritage. He didn’t win, Nelson Marek 45, Maya, (prebut he came darn close. A TV viously Bill Senske’s warspecial about the America’s horse, Hallelujah) was tuning Cup trials, Dual in the Wind, up and lost all of its backstay was made depicting “the super hydraulic pressure. Chuck effort of Charley and his chose to retire rather than Racing at the Morgan Invasion, from left to right: Amanda, Long Heritage gang, the non-estab- Gone, and Challenger. Photo by Paul Payne. risk his rig. At the finish, lishment sailor taking on the Mike Noble in his Out Island big guy, only to lose out in the end,” as Red Marston wrote.

41, Nobility, crossed the line flying his main, genoa, mizzen (Heritage can still be sailed on or chartered out of 12-Meter and a mizzen staysail—that was a jib borrowed from a Charters in Newport, RI.) friend’s boat. Mike took honors, correcting out only seven In 1972. Charley saw the need for a spacious, easy-toseconds ahead of second-place Eclipse, Ron Kenney’s often sail and maintain sailboat for the nascent charter trade. He and well-raced Chrysler 27. Less than a minute behind was created the Morgan Out Island 41. It became the largest sellLong Gone, Phil Waller’s Morgan 42.

Some participants refer to the Invasion partying as debauchery. Some refer to the regatta as an “all out no protests allowed race.” Some refer to the children’s involvement as a family affair. Everyone who has been part of the It is engineered Invasion refers to it as one hell of a good time! But—perhaps to be easily serviced. the new club acronym isn’t as befitting as the old one was • Beta Marine supurb propulsion for the pirates and very young children who are included in engines using Kubota diesels the Morgan Invasion.

What a concept!

• From 10 to 105 HP including our famous Atomic 4 replacements • 150 HP using Iveco diesel • Also available: marine generators up to 30Kw

Beta Marine US, Ltd. PO Box 5, Arapahoe, NC 28510

877-227-2473 • 252-249-2473 • fax 252-249-0049

Results: 22- to 24-foot Class (3 boats): 1, O’Tay, David Packard, Morgan 24; 2, Amanda, David Barber, Morgan 24; 3, Dungle Jums, Cindy Hunt, Morgan 22. Class A (8 boats): 1, Eclipse, Ron Kinney, Chrysler 27; 2, Long Gone, Phil Waller, Morgan 42; 3, Squirrel Chaser, Derek Dudinsky, Chrysler 27. Class B (8 boats): 1, Nobility, Mike Noble, Out Island 41; 2, Challenger, Dennis Bosi, Morgan 33; 3, Sea of Tranquility, Lonnie Baker, Morgan 45.

info@betamarinenc.com • www.betamarinenc.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

43

CAROLINA SAILING

Always Challenging, Often Entertaining – THE CHARLESTON BERMUDA RACE

By Dan Dickison

S

eventeen years ago, David Browder and Rick Hennigar envisioned a race from Charleston to Bermuda that would be a fun but serious contest for sailors. Since the inaugural race in 1997, some editions of this biennial event have been more serious than others, and some have been more fun. The most recent iteration, which started on Saturday, May 21 and witnessed the first finisher arrive on May 27, was a mixture of both. It was a race characterized by light winds (six of the 11 entries ultimately opted to finish under engine power), whale sightings, a lot of fishing (nearly every boat reeled in edible species), a few heated, boat-for-boat battles, as well as the amusing antics of a popular TV comedian.

boom, is Juno’s sister ship, the Spirit of Minerva (one of three other boats in the Racing division).

Inset photo: At the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Colbert graciously accepted the second-place trophy (a handsome Chelsea clock), and later told his TV viewers, “If you listen closely (to the clock), you can hear the hours I’ll never get back.” Photos courtesy of www.bernews.com.

“Gratitude”

Capturing the essence of this 777-mile race, with almost a dozen boats and more than 60 sailors involved, would require an abundance of words. Instead, let these images and their captions suffice.

“Spirit of Juno”

One of the last boats off the dock was the OnDeck Farr 65, Spirit of Juno, with comedian Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, on board, along with his Team Audi crewmates. Colbert had crewed aboard a 45-foot entry in the 2005 edition of this race, finishing dead last. This year, he vowed to win it all, announcing to the press that he was the “world’s greatest sailor,” and challenging all comers.

That’s Colbert, aft-most on the weather rail, as Juno makes her way out of Charleston Harbor. Far to leeward, under the 44

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

George Maloomian’s Hylas 54 Gratitude was a sure bet to win the three-boat Cruising division. Joining the owner on board were an instructor/skipper from OnDeck Charleston and five pupils using the occasion to take various offshore sailing courses. To leeward is divisional rival Rob Turkewitz’s Cherubini 44 First Light. Gratitude’s crew ultimately opted to drop out after several days of light winds, but the intrepid sailors on First Light persevered, finishing www.southwindsmagazine.com

“Solarus” Charleston sailors Noel Sterrett (at the helm) and his crew Matt Henderson, on board Sterrett’s J/130 Solarus, got a strong start in the four-boat Double-handed division. After that, the duo never looked back.

For the first four days, they ran neck-andneck with the larger, faster boats, ultimately winning this division by finishing in just over seven days. Photo by Dan Dickison.

The Charleston Bermuda Race takes place every two years. The next race will start in the spring of 2013. For full scores and reports on this year’s race, log on to: www.charlestonbermudarace.com. the course in just under nine days. Photo by Dan Dickison.

Inset photo: On First Light, Nick Shahid proudly displays dinner—a mahimahi the crew caught on Day 2. Photo by Jay Waddell.

“Tucana” Tucana, the speedy Shipman 63 that won this race by finishing the course in just over six days, was under charter to Hank Hofford and Susan Ford. The duo – both multi-time veterans of this event – had their three children on board, along with a few friends and guests. For the majority of the race, Tucana was within sight of her rival Juno, but she broke away on the final day. She not only won line honors and first in the Racing division, but secured the unofficial award for fishing, hauling in two yellow fin tuna, three mahimahi, and a blue marlin (caught and released). Photo by Dan Dickison.

Inset photo: Tucana’s full complement of crew, shortly before departing.

“Halcyon” Wyomingites Dan Alonso and Kathy Reckling on board their Hallberg Rassy 49 Halcyon as they depart Charleston Harbor.

Though they looked like contenders in the Double-handed division until the halfway mark, the duo ultimately opted to engage Halcyon’s engine and get to Bermuda more quickly. Photo by Dan Dickison.

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

45

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

Race Reports

Leukemia Cup Regatta, Oriental, NC, June 3-5

By Carol Small

NEWS AND EVENTS Upcoming Regional Regattas

35th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco, July 1-9 — More Than a Regatta This annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamas and Florida, starts with Bob Henderson’s immense “Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a week of festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats and cruisers from all over. www.regattatimeinabaco.com.

REGIONAL RACING NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required.

To list an event, send the regatta/race name, type of racing (PHRF, one-design and type boat), location, dates, sponsoring organization), e-mail and/or phone contact and/or Website (if applicable) to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. DO NOT just send a link to this information.

Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm.

Contact information for the sailing organizations listed here are listed in the Southern yacht club directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact the club for dates and information. Individual club races are not listed here.

We will list your club races if they happen on a regular schedule (eg, every Sunday; every other Sunday, etc.).

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

46

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

Jerry Crowley’s Rhodes Reliant 41, RiRa, took second place in the Cruising A division of the Leukemia Cup Regatta on June 5 in Oriental, NC. Photo by Melinda Penkava.

Oriental, NC—the sailing capital of North Carolina—along with River Dunes and the Oriental Dinghy Club, hosted the Leukemia Cup Regatta, June 3-5. Gary Jobson was on hand in May to regale all with his sailing stories, and encourage the fundraising. With a very small population working very hard, over $90,000 was raised at this event. Burlington resident—and frequent Oriental visitor—Bill Scott took the top prize for pledges of money in fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

A silver lining showed itself in the clouds that scuttled across River Dunes, the marina at Grace Harbor and the Neuse River on Sunday morning. The gray skies brought rain, but also wind, something that had been in short supply for the regatta weekend. Fifty-three racers embraced it long enough to get in a full race with six divisions before a thundercloud sent all back to land and the awards. Out on the water, the top boats in the six divisions were Henry Frazer’s Oriental Express in Spinnaker A, Margaret Alexander’s Orion in Spinnaker B, Dyk Luben’s Bodacious in Jib & Main, John Jackson on Aquila in Cruising A, Roy and Sheila Harvey’s Aeolus for Cruising B and Bill Scott on Marvana Dawn in the Multihull division.

A double reward came to several village residents, all sailors, who are survivors of blood cancers. They are the direct recipients of the society’s work in finding a cure for blood cancers and for helping improve quality of life for the www.southwindsmagazine.com

patients and their families. And one was at the helm of a winning boat; a few years ago, John Bloom underwent a stem cell replacement at UNC in Chapel Hill for multiple myeloma. On Sunday, he was at the wheel of Jerry Crowley’s sailboat, RiRa which came in second in its class.

Upcoming Regattas

Charleston Yacht Club Open Regatta, Charleston, SC, July 15-17 This youth regatta is one of the largest events the yacht club supports during the year with over 100 boats participating.

Several classes race: J/24s, SIOD, E-Scows, Melges 24, YFlyers, MC Scows, Sunfish, Lasers, 420s and Optimists. On occasion, there have been fleets of Snipes, Holders, JY-15s and Hobies. Sailors travel from the many locations in the Southeast, including SAYRA clubs located in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information and the NOR, go to http://charlestonyachtclub.com.

10th Annual Harkers Island Sunfish Regatta, Harkers Island, NC, July 30-31 The Island Wind Race, held on Saturday, is often described as an obstacle course where sailors choose which direction they circumnavigate the island, typically with a reliable sea breeze. Post-race appetizers, beverages, a Low Country boil dinner and videotape replay of the race are included and this year’s party features a rum cake dessert contest.

Sunday’s schedule includes breakfast and short-course racing in the morning followed by lunch and an awards presentation. Old, but seaworthy boats can choose to compete in the new “Beater” class and the event can be an allout race or simply a memorable outing.

For registration information and details, contact Rob Eberle at eberlemarine@suddenlink.net.

Race Calendar JULY 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) 2-3 July 4th Regatta. Open. Lake Norman YC (NC) 9-10 Firecracker Regatta, Opti, Sunfish, Laser, 420. Savannah YC (GA) 16-17 Water Festival Regatta. Open. Beaufort Yacht & SC (GA) 16-17 Rocket Regatta. Open. Cape Fear YC (NC) 30 Jolly Jordon. Opti. Carolina SC (NC) Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina Regular club racing—see club website for details.

16-17 Charleston YC Open. www.charlestonyachtclub.com 30-31 Carolina YC Open. www.carolinayachtclub.com Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC Regular club racing—see club website for details. (New Website under construction at press time.)

Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GA See club website for club race schedule 2 Firecracker Cup. Lake Lanier SC News & Views for Southern Sailors

Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for details.

AUGUST South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis) 5 SAYRA Team Race, 420, Carolina YC (NC) 6-7 SAYRA Open Invitational, Open, Carolina YC (NC) 6-7 Rockville Regatta, Open, Sea Island YC, (SC) 13 Mt Pleasant Youth Regatta, Juniors, Hobcaw YC (SC) 13-14 Diva Regatta, Open Women Skippers, Western Carolina SC (SC) 13-14 Spar Wars Registration Results, Open, South Carolina YC (SC) 20-21 SAYRA PHRF/Offshore Championship, Invitational - Farr 40, CORA (below) (SC) 27-28 Hatteras Regatta, Catamarans, Eastern Multihull SA Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina.

Regular club racing—see club website for details.

6-7 Rockville Regatta.

Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC. Regular club racing—see club website for details.

Race schedule not posted for 2011 by press date.

Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GA Regular club racing all summer—see website for details.

Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com Regular club racing—see club website for details.

Race Reports

58th Annual Mug Race, Jacksonville, FL, May 7 “The World’s Longest River Race”

By Dave Ellis For more than a half century, the Mug Race has conjured up sailors’ thoughts of stamina, navigation, frustration and I

Pensacola Loft • 850-438-9354 490 South “L” Street • Pensacola FL 32501 Visit us on-line at www.schurrsails.com SOUTHWINDS July 2011

47

RACING may say a feeling of accomplishment—or not.

A bring-what-you-sail trek 38 miles up (down?) the St. Johns River from Palatka to Jacksonville, it features a reverse-handicap start. Slower boats start as early as 7:30 a.m., while the big catamarans start about three hours later. Whoever gets to the finish first, wins.

This year, out of 117 starters, only 25 boats made it to the finish line in Jacksonville before the 8:15 p.m. deadline. From early morning until around 5:30 p.m.—depending on where you were on the river—it was light air, upwind and against a half-knot current (yes, the St. Johns River is tidal). The halfway point is the Shands Bridge in Green Cove Springs. For safety reasons it is all right to use an engine, paddle or push Eric Roberts and crew, overall winners of the Mug Race. From left to right are on the bridge fenders to get through the bridge. At Bill Roberts, David Weir, and Eric Roberts (skipper). They are drinking from about 5:30, seven boats were leading in a bunch: Joe “The Mug,” given to the club by Anheuser-Busch in the late 1950s to replace Waters on his Mirage non-spinnaker cruiser, two the original mug. Legend has it that in the old days the winner got to keep cruising spinnaker boats, three catamarans and the the mug for a year and had to return it the next year. But one year the winner died during the year, and the widow refused to return the mug. So 16-foot Raider Turbo monohull that I was sailing. We Anheuser-Busch (which has a brewery in Jacksonville) donated an ornamendrifted under the bridge several times and paddled tal stein to use as the trophy, and since then, the club has kept a firm grip back out. on it, only presenting it full of beer to the winner as they arrive on shore.

The wind had come in very light from behind for Winners receive a small German stein to take home as a keeper. Legend also a while. Suddenly a good 12- to 15-knot sea breeze has it that it is called “the Mug Race” because the winner of the original race kicked in, and the catamarans took off, as did the got a mug of beer, and the loser got a paddle. Photo by Danielle Fondren.

Raider, away from the cruisers. After struggling upwind for over nine hours, it only took me an hour usual fine job organizing this complicated event with the help and a half to do the second half of the race. It took less time of members of the Rudder Club, the Palatka Yacht Club at the than that for the fastest of the multihulls. start, and the Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron that folThe Raider Turbo, with jib and spinnaker on the extendlowed the fleet, mostly at a very slow idle speed. able bowsprit, finished at 7:26 and was the ONLY Spinnaker For full results, go to www.rudderclub.com/mug.html.

Monohull class boat to finish within the time limit. The original Raider, sailed by Paul Keller, finished at 8:03 and was the ONLY Non-Spinnaker Monohull class boat to finish.

Florida Women’s Sunfish State Sailmaker Joe Waters finished at 7:43 and was the ONLY finisher in the Non–Spinnaker Cruising class. Tough race.

Championship, May 21-22 Tom Davis on his Cal 9.2MDK had a good battle with Sunfish Sailing Comes to Benedek Erdos on his Santana 23, finally. Using his longer waterline in the breeze, Tom stretched out to a three-minute Lake Monroe lead in the Cruiser Spinnakers.

By Mindy Strauley To no one’s surprise, the overall line honors and the Mug Race winner was, again, the RC 30 of Eric Roberts and On May 21-22, 14 lady sailors enjoyed the hospitality of the crew. It took a while this year to rumble ahead of the fleet.

Lake Monroe Sailing Association (LMSA) and the town of But at the finish, he again won. Brett Moss, on his sleek Sanford as they participated in the Florida Women’s Sunfish Marstrom 20 cat, was a little over three minutes behind.

State Championship Regatta. This is an annual event for Very occasionally, the winds allow another boat to win the lady sailors with the location and date chosen by the winner Mug cup, such as 2009 when an E-Scow prevailed. But nearof the regatta each year. ly always the big cat saves its time on the fleet.

This year’s event offered challenging races in very light So, why bother to race, with the cards stacked against wind and extremely warm temperatures on the water. most boats? After all, the first 10 boats—and 18 out of the 25 LMSA’s Byron Hicks served as the PRO and organized five finishers—were multihulls. Well, this is an event. races on Saturday and three on Sunday.

Everybody should sail the Mug Race at least once. Most of Saturday started with coffee and donuts for the ladies us say, “Never again.” Until the next year. Matt Lynch, with to fatten up just in case the wind filled in. This was followed son Zachary skippering, raced their Formula 16 cat. He says by a skippers’ meeting which explained the racing plan and that he left so much time on the racecourse this time, that the events for the regatta. Subsequently, five races were sailed, even though this was going to be his last, he just has to do which from a sailor’s point of view were managed in a seamit again. Sounds familiar. less fashion given the light, shifty conditions for the day.

An additional 19 boats made it to the Shands Bridge midSaturday evening included a well-planned pub crawl in point and were recorded as finishing to that point. It was a Sanford with a hayride, piloted by LMSA’s John North, as popular move by Rudder Club Commodore Donna Mohr to the vehicle of transport. The Pub at Old South Motel served award cups to those finishers. Stalwart Dick Alsop did his as the initial gathering point for the pub crawl, which 48 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

included stops at Fat Rats (where we also enjoyed a “finger food” dinner supplied by LMSA volunteers), Ellen’s Wine Room and Kate O’Brien’s.

Sunday offered another day of sailing in light winds on Lake Monroe with three races held for the day, followed by an awards ceremony. With this year’s event being won by LMSA member Mindy Strauley, the event will repeat next year on Lake Monroe, likely mid to end of May. For photos of the event, check out the forum link or gallery at www.flalmsa.org.

Results (top ten: place, name, points total): 1, Mindy Strauley, 18.0; 2, Gail Heausler, 19.0; 3, Ursula Olson, 25.0; 4, Cindy Taylor, 28.0; 5, Linda Schwartz-N, 47.0; 6, Marlene Sassaman, 51.0; 7, DJ McCabe-N, 61.0; 8, Carol McDowell, 61.0; 9, Christina Chang, 75.0; 10, Bonnie Sevier, 84.0 .

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

Melbourne YC (www.melbourneyachtclub.com): Friday afternoons; Small boat Sundays on alternate weekends throughout the year, sometimes suspended during regattas.

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

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

Lake Monroe SA (www.lakemonroesailing.com): Wednesdays and weekends.

Lake Eustis SC (www.lakeeustissailingclub.org): Weekend races twice monthly, Sept through May The Sailing Club in Orlando. (www.thesailingclub.us) dinghy club race series, second Sundays (3 Exceptions) in the afternoon on Lake Baldwin. January through November, JULY 16 Moonlight Regatta. Rudder Club 17 Liberty Race. Saint Augustine YC 25-26 Team River Race. Halifax Sailing Association AUGUST 13 Full Moon Race. St. Augustine YC 20 Fouled Anchor Regatta. Navy Jax YC SEPTEMBER 2 J/24 Labor Day Weekend Challenge. Melbourne YC. 3 Herb Elpnick Memorial Race (Mayport to Fernandina, one way). North Florida Cruising Club 4 Tommy Hall Memorial Race (Fernandina to Mayport, one way). North Florida Cruising Club 3-5 Labor Day Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville

Race Calendar Palm Beach Sailing Club, www.pbsail.org. See club website for club racing. Races on the ICW last Sunday of each month (Son of a Beach Regatta).

News & Views for Southern Sailors

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

BBYC BBYRA CCS CGSC CRYC KBYC LYC MYC PBSC SCF STC

Biscayne Bay YC Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Cruising Club of America. www.cruisingclub.org.

Coconut Grove SC. www.cgsc.org Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org.

Lauderdale YC. www.lyc.org.

Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net.

Palm Beach SC. www.pbsail.org Sailfish Club of Florida. www.sailfishclub.com Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.org.

JULY Go to the Website for local club races.

4 Regatta Time in the Abacos. www.regattatimeinabaco.com 15 Full Moon Regatta.

16 J/24 FL State Championships. Flat Earth Racing.

AUGUST Go to the Website for local club races.

13 Full Moon Regatta 13 Single-handed Race. CGSC 14 Double-handed Race. CGSC

Race Calendar Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 2925993. www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer season. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats start racing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward.

Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club Website for regular club racing open to all. No regattas on club website by press date.

SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race Calendar Posted Sept. 1 For the past five years, Southwinds has posted the race schedule on its Website (www.southwindsmagazine.com) SOUTHWINDS July 2011

49

RACING for all racing in west Florida area from Tampa Bay south to Marco Island. It includes all scheduled races (from 9/1/108/31/11) of the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org), plus club races and any others that boaters in the area would like to post. Boat of the Year (BOTY) races are also listed.

Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com to list your race, or changes.

Race Reports

2011 Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Race, April 27-30

By Randy St. James, Race Organizer (along with Davis Island Yacht Club) Many races come and go, and a race from the Tampa area to Fort Myers is no exception. During the 1950s, the annual jaunt down the Gulf was a must-do event—an event that also included a flotilla of support powerboats. For reasons probably now forgotten, the race was discontinued. Since 2010, when the Clearwater-to-Key West race was canceled, there was no longer an end-of-year destination regatta for boats racing in west Florida from the Tampa Bay area.

Consequently, a couple of small boat sailors (with the help of a beer or two) started discussing—in 2010—a new regatta. They decided the race would have to be about 100 miles in order to allow smaller boats to compete; the race would have to end at a fun yet logistically reasonable venue; and most important, the race HAD TO BE AFFORDABLE. They eventually settled on Fort Myers Beach.

The race started off The Pier in St. Pete, went out of the bay, turned left and stopped when Fort Myers Beach was in sight.

In 2010, nine boats raced, and by all accounts, the goals of the race were met with help of race host Bonita Bill’s Café in Fort Myers Beach. Costs were kept down by having each participant bring a trophy, which would be given away randomly. In an effort to get better conditions and try to act as a feeder race for the Bone Island Race from Venice to Key West, the race was moved to the end of April from mid-May. The 2011 version of the race had 29 entries ranging from a J/24 and Melges24 to an Open 40 catamaran. As the race approached, a cold front was blasting through the Southeast, leaving a large swath of destruction in Alabama and Georgia. As the Thursday start date approached, it became apparent the storm would likely hit right at 1100 —the exact time for the Non-Spinnaker and Racer/Cruiser start. Though the weatherman predicted the breeze would swing to the west and eventually to the northwest, the severity of the storm up north understandably resulted in a number of dropouts. Ultimately, 17 boats started with 12 finishing.

The Non-Spinnaker and Racer/Cruiser fleets started in 25 knots with a 10-mile beat ahead of them. Unfortunately, the weather guessers were wrong about a hoped-for favorable wind shift. The breeze persisted from the southwest, and at times shifted east instead of west. Everyone was in for a long day and night.

50

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

The Spinnaker and Multihull class started at 1500 and though the wind had moderated a little, the chop had built and it was still a beat out to SW1. Hey, the good news was that it would not be too hot. The bad news was that racers would be wet all night.

Sunrise brought about 30 knots of breeze followed by the usual post-storm lull. The boats ahead got richer, while some slower boats ended up caught in the light conditions for about three hours within a couple miles of the finish.

More than one racer commented on the torture of beating for 100 miles in high teens to low 30s—only to be becalmed within sight of the finish. Most boats were finished by 1200 hours on Friday, though one boat finished at 1800.

The Friday night party was hosted by Beach Seafood, a shrimp-packing house, which opened its doors for dinner especially for the regatta and provided possibly one of the best seafood buffets around.

Regatta central was Bonita Bill’s, which was also the location for the awards ceremony at 1200 hours on Saturday.

Most crews started meandering in, including the three boats which took advantage of the hoist, to face hot hors d‘oeuvres of peel-and-eat shrimp, wings and meatballs.

Special thanks go to the regatta sponsors, Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift and Ullman Sails Florida.

Keeping in the spirit of the low-cost, fun regatta, awards donated by racers were doled out to the class winners.

Results: Spinnaker: Mike Kayusa, Celebration; Tony Barrett, Back Off; Randy St James, Claire; Alan Jepson, Tiger; Dave Lorick, Pirate; Rusty Allen and Marc Fortune, Fortunate. Multihull: Bob Harkrider, Merlin; Dean Cleall, Catabelle. Racer/Cruiser: Martin Zonnenberg, Cool Change; Don Highnote; Mon Ami. Non-Spinnaker: Steve Romaine, Air Supply; Bob Duff, Chase the Clouds.

XLIII Regata del Sol al Sol, St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 29

By Dan Driscoll On Friday, April 29, 24 sailboats left St Petersburg, FL, for Isla Mujeres, Mexico, in the 43rd Annual Regata del Sol al Sol—organized jointly by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the Club de Yates de Isla Mujeres. In this 456-mile race, boats enjoyed a start with a north breeze at a pleasant 10 to 15 knots, allowing them to get under the Skyway Bridge and out of the bay well before dark. This was a treat to the seasoned participants, who in prior years had to fight an incoming tide with no wind—and not getting out of the bay until sunset.

Once in the Gulf of Mexico, sailors met calm seas and favorable winds, which had switched to the east. These conditions continued throughout the race, with the wind moving southeast and south toward the end and increasing to around 20 knots. The south winds caused some of the later finishers to tack to the finish, increasing their distance traveled over the earlier finishers.

For the first time in many years conditions allowed all the participants to arrive on the island without motoring. In the past, as much as half the fleet started their engines and motored in, realizing they would not finish before the many www.southwindsmagazine.com

Erick Alejandro Coronado Martinez, a fifth-grader at the Jean Piaget School on Isla Mujeres, won the poster contest this year. He was honored at the city council meeting along with six runner-ups, where next year’s poster was presented to the participants and city residents. The artwork will be used for all marketing and promotional activities for the XLIV Regata del Sol al Sol. SPYC Commodore Tito Vargas, a first time participant in his new boat, Bachue, expressed the feeling of all the sailors, saying, “The race was incredible.” Comments from other competitors generally followed the theme of “best racing and sailing we Crew of After You. Skipper John Gardner (holding the trophy) receiving the third-place have done.” The general feeling among trophy for Cruiser B Class. participants is they will come back to this island paradise for years.

For complete results and more on the regatta, go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org.

Bone Island Regatta, Sarasota to Key West, May 18-21

By John Lynch The second annual Bone Island Regatta, an event organized last year by Alice Petrat to fill the loss when the Clearwater Yacht Club decided to end the regatta that they had held for many years, started from Sarasota’s Big Pass on Wednesday, May 18. A companion race from Naples started out on Thursday afternoon.

Crew of Spindra, Sportsmanship winner. From left to right, Joy Wissing, Kim and Jeff The race was plagued by extremely Morello, Skipper Larry Wissing. light winds both Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and most of the 18 boats that started were unable to make the parties began.

169-nautical-mile sail from Sarasota by the Friday noon time No injuries were reported other than minor scrapes, limit. Only four of the seven Spinnaker class boats finished, bruises and sprains. The boats did not fare as well. Several with Relativity, Hall Palmer’s Beneteau 53, taking line honspinnaker/whisker poles broke, and several spinnakers ors with an elapsed time of 38 hours, 16 minutes, for an were blown out. Numerous other repairs were required average speed of 4.4 knots. The second boat to finish, and from the tougher seas encountered as the boats entered the the corrected time winner, was Misty, Gregg Knighton’s Yucatan current. This was best expressed by Tom Glew: “I Ranger 33, the smallest and oldest boat in the entire fleet. can’t count on anything on the boat, but I can always count The hard luck award went to Orange Peel, Colin Curtis’ on my wife”—who flew to the island. custom Hurley 40, which crossed the finish line about six Line honors and winner of the Multihull class, arriving minutes after the Friday noon time limit. early Sunday afternoon, with an elapsed time of 51:26, went The onshore activities were numerous and well run, to Cool Cat. The rest of the fleet began arriving in the predawn and as far as I know, no one got arrested. For some of us, a hours Monday. By sunset Monday, all but a couple of boats highlight was the Saturday lunch at the just-completed were in—with those arriving early Tuesday morning.

Stock Island Yacht Club in a redeveloped industrial area at First overall and first in Cruising went to Munequita I Safe Harbor. The awards were held at Dante’s in Key West (St. Petersburg Yacht Club), finishing in 67 hours, 38 minon Saturday. utes. Musica (TS Sailing Club), with 65 hours and 49 minutes, was first in Spinnaker. In Non-Spinnaker, first was Results (of those boats finishing in the time limit): Midnight Sun (Bradenton Yacht Club), at 79 hours and 33 1, Misty (Ranger 33, Gregg Knighton); 2, Relativity (Beneteau 53, Hall minutes. The trophy for the most times participating went Palmer); 3, Prime Plus (Beneteau 44, Frank Hanna); 4, Mother Ocean to a boat that has sailed this race over 20 times, Anthie.

(O’Day 40, Rick Gress).

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS July 2011

51

RACING Upcoming Regattas JULY Commodore’s Cup Races. Saturdays in August.

Cortez Yacht Club.

AUGUST 13 Full Moon Race in the Gulf (off Longboat Pass).

Cortez Yacht Club.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 64th Annual Labor Day Regatta, Sept. 3-5 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting its 65th Labor Day Regatta, Sept. 2-4. With five courses on Sarasota Bay and PHRF racing in the Gulf, this regatta attracts sailors from all over the country. Courses will be set up hosting Opti Red, White, & Blue fleets, Opti green fleet, Laser, 420, Sunfish, Melges, SR Max, one-design, multihulls and PHRF fleets.

In 2010, there were almost 300 boats racing. Free dockage and limited camping are available. Food and entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. Contact the SSS at (941) 388-2355 for further information. www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org

Race Calendar SOUTHWINDS has an annual online race calendar at www.southwindsmagazine.com/westfloridaracecalendar.html Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Every Sunday following the third Friday of each month. Skippers meeting at 10am, PHRF racing, spin and non-spin. (727) 423-6002. One-design, dinghy racing every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. March through October. Jim Masson at (727) 776-8833. www.sailbcyc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 2011

Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) Tampa Bay: (SuncoastBOTY) Caloosahatchee (Fort Myers area): (CBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBBOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) JULY No races scheduled at this time. See club websites for club racing.

SEPTEMBER

52

Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org

SOUTHWINDS

AUGUST Go to the website for local club races.

13 Full Moon Race in the Gulf (off Longboat Pass).

Cortez Yacht Club.

Race Reports

Leonard and Smyth Claim Margaritaville Crowns Trimaran Nationals, Pensacola Beach, FL, May 1-5

By Bert Rice, race chairman The 2011 U.S. Trimaran Nationals, sponsored by Corsair Marine, the Margaritaville Beach Hotel and Weta Florida were held May 1-5. Jim Leonard from Birmingham Sailing Club won the first Southeast Weta Championship against Chris Kitchen, from New Zealand, and Randy Smyth, from Fort Walton Yacht Club, sailed away with the Ian Farrier Trophy as the overall winner in the PHRF Fleet once again.

The Corsair Flying Family welcomed its little cousin, the Weta Trimaran Class to the party so they could celebrate their first major regatta in the United States on their own circle. The 12 Wetas, three cruising tris and 20 PHRF racers made up the 2011 fleet.

Racing began on Monday. A breeze was on from the southeast, which meant the fleet would be close-reaching to Juana’s on Navarre Beach for lunch. The Wetas were launched first, then we extended the starting line for the PHRF start, 30 minutes later. We raced the boats down the rhumb line to set up the finish line off Juana’s. The PHRF boats and the Wetas were finishing together.

After lunch, I announced a 1430 Start for the Wetas, and a 1500 Start for the PHRF pilots. The Wetas gave the race committee and the PHRF sailors a sailing lesson during the tight kite reach back to Margaritaville. Leonard and Kitchen beat the RC boat and the PHRF boats to Pensacola Beach.

On Tuesday, Randy Smyth‘s Speed Sailing Seminar on the beach drew 47 attentive sailors and set the stage for the www.southwindsmagazine.com

Navy Yacht Club Takes Back the Cup, Pensacola, FL, May 21-22

By Julie B. Connerley As reported in May’s SOUTHWINDS, Navy Yacht Club Pensacola celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The yacht club has come a long way from that first “challenge” in April 1931 against Pensacola Yacht Club—before Navy even had a club facility.

From those humble beginnings began a journey of competition and camaraderie that has fostered many fine regattas, including the Navy Cup. Corsairs racing in the Trimaran Nationals on May 1-5. Photo by Millie Rice.

After WWII and the Korean War, while the Navy Yacht Club day’s three buoy races. During race two, Kirk Newkirk was reorganized and its yacht club was still under construction, monitoring the incoming frontal system from Key Sailing, the idea for a competition among yacht clubs versus indiand Chuck Johnson was doing the same with his cell phone. vidual competitors was formulated.

We decided that we had about an hour and a half to get the The Navy donated a beautiful silver trophy for the third race in and make it back in the sabine before the angry inaugural event held at PYC in 1962. It was won by PYC that weather would strike, which is what we did. year and again the next. The club-versus-club idea quickly On Wednesday, we had to postpone racing till another caught on as 10 clubs with 57 boats competed in 1964. Again day due to base winds of 25 knots and gusts in the light gale PYC triumphed, but Navy was a close second. force range. That afternoon David Johnson, David Colt and Over the years, the format has evolved to include oneRick Zern hosted a rigging seminar and revealed the secrets design racing in Bayou Grande while PHRF boats race in of line construction and stretch.

Pensacola Bay. And while the number of clubs competing On Thursday, the final day, all we had to do was set up has dropped, the competition is as fierce as ever. our racetrack and get in a couple of races, but a USAF pickIn the 48-year history of the event, (2004’s Hurricane et boat arrived in the starting area and we had to move to Ivan destroyed the marina thus canceling the event the next the middle of Pensacola Bay. We set up and started both year), PYC has hoisted the cup the most. Other yacht clubs divisions together. Instead of the wind going right and holdthat have taken home the coveted honor include Grand ing pressure, the wind began shifting the axis left and ran Lagoon YC, The Point YC and Pensacola Beach YC. out of breath. I ordered a shortened course at the top, hopThe roster includes four classes: PRHF spinnaker and ing we could still finish all boats and not be forced to abannon-spinnaker, cruiser, and one-design (Hunter 18 and don. Our angels came through and saved the day.

Sunfish). Each yacht club can enter as many boats in as Special awards handed out included the Wind Craft many classes, with the exception of the one-design class, Amateur Award (non-pro crew) which was earned by Tom which is provided by NYCP. Reese, aboard Flight Simulator. The Corsair Cup (highest Scoring involves the RRS low point system. The Navy finishing Corsair in the PHRF Fleet) was won by Bob Cup also discards each club’s worst class. The best three Hodges, current A-Cat Class (USA) Association president, scoring yachts of each club in each of the remaining three aboard The Dark Side. The F-27 Hall of Fame Trophy classes (except the one-design classes—only one boat from (selected in the Sailboat Design Hall of Fame, circa 1994) each club will be scored) are added together and the club winner was John Achim, aboard TRI N Catch Me. The with the highest score wins.

Distance Traveled Award was won by Chuck Sears, from In recent years, PYC and occasionally Pensacola Beach Arizona, aboard Monsoon. After six races, Randy slipped Yacht Club, whose memberships favor racing boats, have away with the Ian Farrier Trophy aboard YO!, with Laurie dominated the Navy Cup. Berry and DJ as crew.

This year’s Navy Cup was held May 21-22. By Saturday Regatta photo galleries are available at www.gulfsailafternoon, NYCP was in the lead, followed by PBYC with ing.com. Trimaran Nationals results are at www.pensacolast year’s winner, PYC, in third place. labeachyc.org/race_results/trimaran_nat_2011.htm. Weta With two races held Saturday, racers had just one final results at www.pensacolabeach-yc.org/race_results/ opportunity to change the standings on Sunday. A couple weta_southeast_ 2011.htm of boats didn’t show, which severely hampered their News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

53

RACING teams’ standing.

Perhaps fittingly, it was Navy’s cruising boat, Willow Wind, owned by Gary Klemis, who crossed the finish line last at 2:37:57.

When the numbers were tallied, NYCP had won back the Navy Cup with a total of 131 points, followed in second place by PBYC with 123 points. PYC finished third with 108 points.

It has been six years since Navy won the large silver cup. On this, the Navy’s Centennial of Naval Aviation, and Navy’s 80th anniversary of sailing history on The Navy team holding the cup which they won back in Pensacola on May 21-22.

Pensacola Bay, we salute them for a job well Photo by Julie B. Connerley. done!

For complete results, visit www.navypnsyc.org.

Overall Winners (boat name, skipper, club): Spinnaker; 1, Black Ice, Mike Pederson, PBYC; 2, Reach Around, Jeff Hunt, PBYC; 3, Kanaloa, Mike Beard, PYC; Non-spinnaker; 1, Piranha, S Nichols/G Crepeau, NYCP; 2. ,Sea Breeze, Dan Owczarczak, NYCP; 3, Sunset Raider, Ron Jordan, PBYC; Cruiser; 1, At Last, Bear Hanson, PBYC; 2, Caddy Wampus, John Bozeman, PBYC; 3,No Rush, Richard Smith, NYCP; Onedesigns; Sunfish 1, Dick Piatt, NYCP; Hunter 18 1, D Riddle/H Prochaska, PYC.

Club (Kemah), Lakewood Yacht Club (Seabrook), and the Houston Yacht Club. Several youth sailing clinics will be available. Sailors will enjoy a practice day filled with clinics and fun races beginning on Friday, July 1. Competitive racing will begin on Saturday, 12 p.m. and continue throughout the day with a final day of racing on Sunday. www.texasyouthraceweek.com

Upcoming Regattas

Texas Race Week 2011, Galveston, TX, July 22-23

Women’s Trilogy Races, July

By Julie B. Connerley After a two-year absence from its inaugural host club, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club will once again coordinate the Gulf Yachting Association’s Women’s PHRF Championship.

Originally scheduled for the weekend of August 12-14, PBYC’s fleet captain, David “DJ” Johnson was successful in arranging to move the date to July 29-31 to make it easier for those women wishing to compete in the Women’s Trilogy during July.

Point Yacht Club’s Fast Women is set for July 16. Next is Navy Yacht Club Pensacola’s annual Bikini Regatta on July 23. And finally, the GYA Women’s Championship will be held in conjunction with PBYC’s Race for the Roses, beginning with a skippers’ meeting July 29, with racing on July 30-31.

For more information on these women-focused regattas, visit the respective yacht club websites: www.pointyachtclub.org www.navypnsyc.org www.pensacolabeach-yc.org

USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, Gulf Coast, July 1-3

Texas Race Week is the premiere offshore yacht-racing event held by the Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA).

The regatta encompasses three days of offshore sailboat racing on a variety of courses, beginning on Thursday with a 15- to 30-mile offshore route that lasts for five hours.

Courses on Friday and Saturday run along the beach so onshore spectators can view the racing. The Galveston Yacht Club will be headquarters for the regatta. The 40 to 50 yachts expected to compete will race PHRF. One-design and level fleets rill race as well.

For more information, the NOR and to register online, go to www.gbca.org.

Inaugural Children’s Cup Regatta, Mobile Bay, Aug. 20-21 Fairhope Yacht Club will host the 2nd Annual Children’s Cup Regatta, benefitting Children’s Hospital of Alabama, on Aug. 20-21. A full day of racing and entertainment is scheduled. For regatta registration and a full list of activities planned, visit www.fairhopeyachtclub.com.

Optimist Red, White, Blue and Green Fleet; Laser, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7; Club 420s; Flying Scot. Pensacola Yacht Club. www.pensacolayachtclub.org.

Race Calendar

Texas Youth Race Week/ Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, Houston Yacht Club, July 9-15

LEGEND BSC Birmingham Sailing Club, Birmingham, AL BWYC Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS CSA Corinthian SA, New Orleans, LA FWYC Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Beach, FL FYC Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL

A US Junior Olympics Sailing Event and USODA Team Trails Qualifier hosted annually by Texas Corinthian Yacht 54

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

See local club websites for club races.

See RACING continued on page 57 www.southwindsmagazine.com

Selling your boat?

Call Kelly!

We want to sell your boat! Our inventory is selling fast.

Call us for a free market valuation to get your boat sold FAST!

Buying a boat should be a fun experience — We keep the fun in boating!

Let the pros at Grand Slam show you how.

WANT TO SELL YOUR BOAT? CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET VALUATION.

POWER

SAIL

Frank Joseph Direct: 941-962-5969 Frank@grandslamyachtsales.com

Alan Pressman Direct: 941-350-1559 AlanGSYS@gmail.com

SOLD 2001 Charles Morgan New Passage 55' Reduced; $399,900.

Custom steel, two-stateroom passagemaker. Diesel, generator, stabilizer, bow thruster, air, much more! She’s loaded and ready to explore the 7 Seas!

2003 Maine Cat 41. Major price reduction–another $30,000! Owner wants her gone! Now is the time to grab this Coast Guard Certified Commercial Maine Cat 41 Catamaran. Good charter business potential. Diesel, generator, full electronics, screecher sail and more. Now asking $349,900.

2004 Menorquin 130 Trawler 43' Old world charm. Modern ocean going trawler. Twin Volvo diesels, generator, air condition, bow thruster, electric windlass, GPS Chartplotter and much more. 2 staterooms and protected props! A real head turner in any harbor! $269,900.

1990 Island Packet 38 Cutter.

Loaded! Furling mainsail, cutter rig, Electric Genoa Winches, Radar, GPS, Single sideband radio, VHF, generator, wind and solar power, full cockpit enclosure refrigeration, life raft, dinghy and outboard on davits. Only $149,900.

SAIL AND POWER BOATS VAGABOND 47 CUTTER/KETCH REDUCED $179,900 MAINE CAT 41 USCG CERT. CATAMARAN REDUCED $349,900 40' HINCKLEY REDUCED $39,900 BENETEAU 39 FIRST CLASS 12 REDUCED $57,900 2003 38' HUNTER 386 SOLD! 38 ISLAND PACKET CUTTER $149,900 38 SABRE CENTERBOARD SLOOP $74,900 35 BENETEAU 351 SOLD! ISLAND PACKET 35 UNDER CONTRACT 34 BENETEAU 343 SOLD! SABRE 34 CLASSIC $89,900 '96 32' BENETEAU OCEANIS 321 SOLD! 30' S2 CENTER COCKPIT - FRANK $24,900 29' SEA TRIBE CRUISING CATAMARAN REDUCED $59,900 28' MORGAN HOLDEN SOLD! STILETTO 27 CATAMARAN $29,900 25' SEAWARD - FRANK SOLD! JUST SOLD! 2007 Island Packet 370, Charles Morgan 55' Trawler, Voyage 380 Catamaran, Crowther 38 Cat, Catalina 470, Beneteau 351, Beneteau 343, Beneteau 321. 28' Custom Morgan Holden. Under Contract; Island Packet 35.

Visit our website for detailed specs and more photos of all of our listings:

www.grandslamyachtsales.com CORTEZ COVE BOATYARD

With Massey Yacht Sales How he can help sell your $75K to $1M sailboat 30 years sailing experience Certified Professional Yacht Broker (one of 3% of Florida Brokers) Kelly will come to your home, office or boat - evenings included!

Massey Yacht Sales sells more brokerage sailboats than any firm in the Southeast U.S.

Call Kelly!

Kelly Bickford, CPYB Massey Yacht Sales & Service TAMPA BAY AREA

kelly@kellybickfordcpyb.com Cell: 727-599-1718 Toll Free: 877-552-0525

Catalina Yachts Com-Pac Yachts RS Sailboats Used Boat Brokerage

New New New New New 2011 2011 2001 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 1991 2009 2011 1997 2011 2001 2011 2007

RS Tera 9’5” . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2895 RS Q’Ba 11’5” . . . . . . . . . . . .$3895 RS Feva 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5495 RS Vision 15’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9495 RS 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,800 Catalina 14.2 Expo . . . . . . . .$5931 Compac Legacy 16 . . . . . . .$11,500 Compac Picnic Cat . . . . . . . .$7931 Catalina 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7459 Compac Picnic Cat . . . . . . .$10,995 Compac Suncat . . . . . . . . .$19,795 Compac SundayCat . . . . . .$17,245 Compac Eclipse . . . . . . . . .$26,595 Capri 22 Wing w/trailer . . . . .$7761 Catalina 22 Sport/Trl . . . . . .$18,841 Catalina 22 Sport . . . . . . . .$14,647 Catalina 22 MkII . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA Compac 23 MKIV . . . . . . . .$34,995 Catalina 250 WB/trl . . . . . . . .SOLD Catalina 250 WB . . . . . . . . .$30,995 Catalina 250 Wing . . . . . . .$33,000

4522 121st Street West, Cortez, FL 34215 Toll-free 866-591-9373 • Tel 941-795-4200

info@grandslamyachtsales.com HOME OF THE “FLORIDA SABRE SAILBOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION” (FSSOA). CONTACT ALAN FOR MORE INFORMATION.

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

55

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

53' Bruce Roberts Steel Cutter, 1990, excellent condition! 2011 Awlgrip dark blue. Perkins 6 cyl 120 HP engine, Onan 8.5 kw generator, seven sails, double ground tackle. $182,728, Call Bob @ 239-877-4094

50' St. Francis Owners Version Catamaran, 2005, A/C, Genset, Fast bluewater cruiser. $595,000.

Tom @ 904-377-9446

47' Wauquiez Centurion, 1986, Great sailing, blue water boat in PR, Rigged for easy sailing, She is Loaded for bluewater cruising and ready to go! $189,000, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907

46' Hunter 466, 2004. Lightly used, Gen, A/C, Washer/dryer, Loaded! $225,000, Kevin @ 321693-1642

44' Island Packet, 2008, Yanmar under 200 hrs, electric winches, upgraded to better than new. This is a must see! $525,000, Harry @ 941-400-7942

44' Gozzard 1994, Bluewater cruiser, A/C, Wind generator, recent Awlgrip, BowThruster, Equipped to go today! $289,000 Capt Calvin @ 941-830-1047

42' Tayana Vancouver 42 CC, 1987, the rare center cockpit model, never had teak decks, Equipped everything needed for extended cruising! $105,000, Call Harry @ 941-400-7942

40' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, 2003, two-cabin, one head version adding lots of extra room . Twin helm stations in Cockpit, Extremely fine condition both inside and out! $169,000, Call Kevin 321-693-1642

IHULL MULT

36' Hunter 35.5, 1991, Well taken care of. The boat is well equipped and ready to go! $59,900, Call Butch @ 850-624-8893

MULTI-HULLS 60’ 51’ 50’ 48’ 46’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 43’ 43’ 42’ 42’ 39’ 38’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 35’ 32’ 32’ 30’ 23’

Custom Catamaran Jeantot/Priviledge Cat St. Francis Catamaran Nautitech Catamaran Fountaine Pajot Bahia Priviledge 435 Lagoon Catamaran Lagoon Catamaran Lagoon Catamaran Voyage Catamaran Fountaine Pajot Belize Voyage Catamaran Lagoon Catamaran Crowther Trimaran Priviledge Catamaran Robertson Caine Cat Endeavour Catamaran Intercontinental Tri. G-Cat Power Cat PDQ Catamaran Island Packet Cat PDQ Catamaran AMI Renaissance Cat. Maine Catamaran Tremolino Trimaran

SAILBOATS 74’ 53’ 51’ 50’ 49’ 48’ 47’ 47’ 47’ 47’ 46’ 46’ 46’ 46’ 45’ 45’ 45’

Ortholan Motorsailor Pearson Morgan Out Island Mikelson Ketch Hinckley Ketch Sunward Ketch Beneteau Gulfstar Sailmaster Gulfstar Sailmaster Gulfstar Sailmaster Hunter 466 Hunter Hunter Durbeck Ketch Morgan 454 Morgan 452 Ketch Hunter Legend

35' Catalina 350, 2006, Universal 475 hours, 3 bladed Flexofold prop. 2 cabins, separate walk in shower stall, Master Cabin has a centerline queen island, $133,900, Call Kevin 321-693-1642

1999 1994 2005 1998 2000 2001 2007 2004 2007 2002 2001 1998 2007 1987 1990 1999 1992 1969 2008 1991 1993 1995 1994 1999 1979

$574,900 $499,000 $595,000 $349,000 $255,000 $444,900 $549,000 $369,000 $499,000 $297,000 $299,900 $259,000 $449,000 $ 50,000 $155,000 $210,000 $ 57,900 $ 69,900 $249,900 $149,500 $144,900 $113,000 $124,500 $105,000 $ 9,900

Tarpon Springs West Palm Beach BVI Punta Gorda St. Augustine Italy Caribbean Grenada Columbia Tortola Melbourne St. Augustine Florida Sarasota St. Augustine Guatemala New Port Richey Gulfport Dade City Washington Apollo Beach Crystal River St. Augustine Key West Panama City

Bill Tom Tom Rick Tom Tom Kevin Kevin Bob Tom Kevin Tom Kevin Harry Tom Rick Jane Roy S. Rick Clark Mark Joe Tom Rick Butch

1939 1981 1976 1988 1972 1980 2004 1980 1979 1979 2004 2000 2000 1974 1983 1978 1987

$330,000 $249,000 $109,900 $267,500 $149,000 $169,000 $295,000 $199,900 $134,900 $134,900 $225,000 $145,000 $155,000 $110,000 $107,500 $ 79,000 $ 88,900

Argentina St. Augustine Treasure Island Guatemala St. Augustine Melbourne Bahamas St. Johns West Palm Beach Madeira Beach In Route St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Panama City Panama City Bradenton Crystal River

Kirk Tom Harry Bob Tom Kevin Bob Tom TJ Roy S. Kevin Joe Joe Butch Butch Harry Rick

35' Island Packet Cat, 1993, New Engine,Twin cabin privacy, 2 heads, lots of storage, efficient use of space and the quality construction expected by sailors, $144,900, Call Mark @ 813523-1717 45’ 45’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 44’ 43’ 42’ 42’ 42’ 41’ 40’ 39’ 38’ 38’ 37’ 37’ 37’ 37’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 34’ 33’ 33’ 33’ 33’ 32’ 32’ 32’ 31’ 31’ 31’ 30’ 30’ 29’ 29’ 28’ 28’

Hunter 450 Hunter 456 CSY Walk over Island Packet 440 Hunter 4 AC Rosborough Schooner Wellington Freedom Elan Catalina Tayana Vancouver Catalina Morgan Out Island Hunter 40.5 Beneteau 390 Catalina 380 Pacific Seacraft/Erickson Gulfstar Gulfstar Hunter 376 Tartan Watkins Jeanneau 36.2 Pearson 365 Pearson Hinckley Pilot Kenner Privateer Caliber Morgan Tartan Hunter Moody Morgan Out Island Southerly Malo 40 H Beneteau First 32 Pearson 323 Beneteau Hunter Southern Cross Catalina Nonsuch Ultra Compac 25’ Watkins Caliber Shannon

2001 2002 1979 2008 2004 1972 1980 1982 1990 1997 1987 1992 1976 1996 1989 1997 1998 1979 1977 1997 1976 1981 2000 1977 1975 1972 1971 1994 1971 1985 1993 1977 1977 1985 1979 1984 1980 2000 1984 1985 1985 1989 2004 1987 1984 1979

30' Endeavour Cat, 1992, Very spacious and comfortable for cruising! Clean and well maintained, ready for you to move aboard! Exterior detailed and she looks beautiful! $57,900, Call Jane @ 813-917-0911

$195,000 $199,000 $124,900 $525,000 $182,600 $219,000 $179,000 $ 88,900 $110,000 $124,500 $125,000 $ 99,000 $ 70,000 $ 89,900 $ 64,900 $124,900 $159,900 $ 49,500 $ 51,500 $ 74,000 $ 45,000 $ 31,500 $ 89,900 $ 39,000 $ 29,900 $ 59,900 $ 29,000 $ 89,900 $ 26,900 $ 39,500 $ 49,500 $ 29,000 $ 25,900 $ 69,500 $ 29,900 $ 37,000 $ 19,900 $ 62,900 $ 24,500 $ 29,900 $ 22,500 $ 59,900 $ 49,000 $ 16,900 $ 19,900 $ 39,000

Palm Coast Cape Canveral Port Charlotte St. Petersburg Bradenton Panama City Sarasota Ft. Lauderdale Israel Sanibel Venezuela Bahamas Orange Beach, AL Punta Gorda St. Petersburg Punt Gorda Tierra Verde Hudson Key West Ft. Lauderdale Melbourne Inglis Tierra Verde St. Petersburg Melborune Port Charlotte Panama City St. Petersburg Panama City Ft. Myers New Port Richey Panama City Port Charlotte Punta Gorda Hallandale Beach Ft. Lauderdale Panama City Cape Coral Panama City Madeira Beach St. Augustine Punta Gorda Miami Beach Panama City Panama City St. Augustine

Edwards Yacht Sales Quality Listings, Professional Brokers Roy Edwards • Clearwater • 727-507-8222 Tom Morton • St. Augustine • 904-377-9446 Bill Mellon • St. Petersburg • 727-421-4848 Roy Stringfellow • Tierra Verde • 305-775-8907 TJ Johnson • Palmetto • 941-741-5875 Mark Newton • Tampa • 813-523-1717 Wendy Young • Punta Gorda • 941-916-0660 Kevin Welsh • Melbourne • 321-693-1642 Kirk Muter • Ft. Lauderdale • 818-371-6499

www.EdwardsYachtSales.com • 727-507-8222 • 56

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

Kevin Kevin Jane Harry Harry Butch Joe Kirk Kirk Joe Harry Tom Butch Leo Jane Leo Roy S Jane Harry Joe Kevin Rick Roy S Joe Kevin Leo Butch Roy S. Butch Joe Jane Butch Calvin Leo Kirk Kirk Butch TJ Butch Roy S. Tom Calvin Kirk Butch Butch Tom

BOAT FROM

LOANS 4.9%

Bob Cook • Naples • 239-877-4094 Rick Hoving • Washington • 727-422-8229 Leo Thibault • Punta Gorda • 941-504-6754 Joe Weber • Bradenton • 941-224-9661 Harry Schell • Sarasota • 941-400-7942 Butch Farless • Panama City • 850-624-8893 Calvin Cornish • Punta Gorda • 941-830-1047 Jane Burnett • New Port Richey • 813-917-0911 Doug Jenkins • Bradenton • 941-504-0790

FAX 727-531-9379 •

Yachts@EdwardsYachtSales.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

YACHT BROKERS Advertise in the SOUTHWINDS Brokerage Section at special rates:

“Making Dreams Come True”

$110 QUARTER PAGE Quarter Page (includes 1 free classified ad/photo)

Serving Southeastern Sailors since 1972!!

$200 HALF PAGE Half Page (includes 2 free classified ads/photos)

$325 FULL PAGE

Representing

Full Page (includes 4 free classified ads/photos) (12-month rates, black and white ads – add 20% for color)

Broker classified ads w/photos: $15-$20/month

Update Your Ads Monthly

Georgia, South Carolina & North Florida In Stock Now!!

REDUCED!

The most cost effective way to reach southern boaters

2011 Catalina 445, Catalina 355, Catalina 22 Schedule your demo sail!!

Quality Brokerage ASA Sailing School, Sailing Charters St. Simons Island, GA View our complete brokerage listings at CONTACT

www.dunbaryachts.com

editor@southwindsmagazine.com or call (941) 795-8704

800-282-1411 sales@dunbaryachts.com

RACING

continued from page 54

GYC HYC LFYC MYC NOYC NYC OSYC PYC PBYC PontYC PCYC PtYC StABYC SSYC

Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS Houston YC, Houston, TX Lake Forest YC, Daphne, AL Mobile YC, Mobile,AL New Orleans YC, New Orleans, LA Navy YC, Pensacola, FL Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA Pass Christian Yacht Club, Pass Christian, MS Point Yacht Club, Josephine, AL St. Andrew’s Bay YC, Panama City, FL South Shore YC, New Orleans, LA

JULY 1-3 2 2 2-3 9 9-10 9-10 9-15 14-15 16 16-17 16-17 16-17 23 23-24

Junior Olympic Sailing Festival. PYC Independence Day Cup . StABYC Patriot’s Day Race . PBYC Horn Island Hop . OSYC GORR Regatta - LFYC Meigs Regatta . FWYC Rhodes 19 Regionals . FYC Texas Youth Race Week. HYC Memorial Hospital Jr. Regatta - GYC Fast Women Regatta . PtYC Summer Regatta . MYC Birthday Regatta J22, Finn . PCYC Bastille Day Regatta . NOYC Bikini Regatta - NYC Junior Lipton . FYC

News & Views for Southern Sailors

23-24 23-24 30 30-31 30-31

GYA J22 Championships . PCYC Summer in the Pass . PCYC Race for the Roses - PBYC Weatherly Regatta . GYC GYA Women’s PHRF . PBYC

AUGUST 6-7 Knost Regatta. PCYC 13 Round the Rig. MYC 13-14 Charles R. Galloway GYA Sunfish/Laser/Opti. GYC 20 Children’s Hospital Charity Regatta. FYC 20 Round the Lake. CSA 20 Katrina Memorial Regatta. OSYC 27 Big Mouth Regatta. PBYC 27 Pam Sintes Regatta. SSYC/NOYC 27 Rock, Paper, Scissor Regatta. BSC 27-28 Race Week. BWYC SEPTEMBER 3-5 Lipton Cup Regatta. Pont YC

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011

57

58 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

AGENTS FOR

www.huntyachts.com

www.rossyachtsales.com

50’ Beneteau 1990. Total refit in 2000 to a very high standard, set up for extended short-handed cruising with top-grade equipment and electronics. Reduced to $209,900. Reasonable offers encouraged. Call Courtney Ross 727.709.1092

1990 Morgan Classic 41 MKII Out Island. Many upgrades in the past couple years, blister-free bottom job, A/C, new Furuno GPS. A truly “turn-key” cruiser ready for a summer in the Bahamas. Call Rick Grajirena for details 727.403.9910.

40’ Hood Gulfstar 1976. Proven trophy winner, as well as an ideal cruising boat for the Bahamas with her 3’11” minimum draft. Consistently upgraded, has been repowered, gen., A/C. Asking $89,000.

Owner will consider trade for a smaller sailboat or trawler. Call Craig 813.340.0227.

36’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007. In-mast mainsail furling, roller furling genoa, 29 HP Yanmar diesel, shoal draft, A/C, dodger w/Bimini, Raymarine ST series electronics, auto pilot. Asking $147,500. Andy Gillis 239.292.1915.

53’ Custom Herreshoff Ketch 1974 $225,000 51’ Wauquiez 1986/2005Reduced $189,000 50’ Beneteau Oceanis Custom 1990 Reduced—BRING OFFERS $209,000 45’ Jeanneau 45.2 2000 $249,000 44’ Morgan Catalina CSY $89,500 43’ Hinckley 1976 $99,000 42’ J-Boat 2001 $198,500 41’ Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit 1983 $179,900 40’ Freedom Ketch 1979 $69,900 40’ Hood/Gulfstar CB Sloop 1976 $89,000 39’ Nautor Swan 1979 Reduced—BRING OFFERS $99,000 38’ Fountain Pajot Athena Catamaran 1999 $149,000 37’ Pacific Seacraft Crelock $85,000 36’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007 $147,500 35’ Catalina 350 Sloop 2006 $133,900 35’ Summit Yachts 2008 $165,00 34’ Moody Center Cockpit 1985 $42,5000 34’ J-105 2000 $74,500 34’ J-105 2001 $95,000 33’ J-33 1988 $34,500 32’ C&C 99 2004 $114,900 27’ Pearson 1988 $22,500 20’ Legnos Mystic Cat Boat 1977 $16,900

Tampa Bay : 727.210.1800 Ft. Myers: 239.461.9191 Naples: 239.261.7006 News & Views for Southern Sailors

40’ Island Packet Cutter 1998. Lightly Used. Genset, A/C, In-mast furling, electric windlass, radar, chartplotter, A/P, $197,000

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

46 MORGAN SLOOP 45 HARDIN KETCH 40 ISLAND PACKET CUTTER 38 IRWIN CENTER COCKPIT 38 DOWNEAST CUTTER 38 C&C LANDFALL 36 S.2 11.0 A SLOOP 36 HUNTER VISION 35 MORGAN 34 SAN JUAN SLOOP ** 34 TARTAN SLOOP** 33 MORGAN OI 33 MORGAN OI 33 HUNTER 336 32 PEARSON VANGUARD SLOOP 30 CATALINA 30 S.2 9.2A 28 CATALINA 28 CALIBER 28 ERICSON 28+

1981 1978 1998 1983 1979 1980 1982 1994 1970 1981 1977 1976 1978 1997 1965 1989 1983 1991 1984 1982

SOLD 5/11 $79,900 ISUZU 60 HP DSL, 5' 6" DRAFT, GENERATOR $89,000 YANMAR DSL, 4' 8" DRAFT $197,000 PERKINS DSL, 4' 6" DRAFT $49,900 UNIVERSAL DSL, 4' 11" DRAFT $23,900 YANMAR DSL, 4' 11" DRAFT $49,900 SOLD 5/11 $34,900 SOLD 4/11 $59,900 SOLD 4/11 $19,900 UNIVERSAL DSL, 5' 11" DRAFT $27,500 UNIVERSAL DIESEL, 3' 11" DRAFT $24,900 SOLD 4/11 $19,900 PERKINS DSL, 3' 11" DRAFT $24,900 YANMAR DSL, 4' 6" DRAFT $59,900 ATOMIC 4, 4' 6" DRAFT $15,000 SOLD 1/11 $24,900 YANMAR DSL, 4' 11" DRAFT $17,900 UNIVERSAL DSL, 3' 8" DRAFT $22,900 YANMAR DSL, 4' DRAFT $19,900 SOLD 4/11 $12,500

Sales Office: (727) 323-5300; www.floridaboats.net 200 2nd Ave. South #149 • St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 59

Your Authorized Dealer for SELECTED LISTINGS Catalina 470 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$223,000 Hunter 466 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000 Wellcraft 4600 MY 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 Hardin 45 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$107,000 Beneteau 43 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$224,900 Hatteras 43 MYDC 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 Pilgrim 43 PLAY 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195,000 Beneteau 423 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$209,000 Beneteau 423 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$181,950 Island Packet 420 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$330,000 Tayana 42 VAC 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 Hunter 41 DS 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000 Beneteau First 40.7 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$127,000 Hunter 40 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 Block Island 40s ‘65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 Beneteau 393 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 Island Pilot 395 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$254,000 Beneteau First 375 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 Hunter 375 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 Jeanneau SO 37 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$97,500 Beneteau 361 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105,000 Beneteau 36 Center Cockpit 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98,500 Grand Banks 36 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 Cape Dory 36 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 B&H Sydney 36 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,000 Lien Hwa 36 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900 Pearson 36s ’79, ‘80 & ‘82 starting at . . . .$39,500 Hunter 355 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,000 Jeanneau SO 35 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,500 C&C 35 MKIII 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$46,500 Mainship 34 Trawler 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$197,000 Beneteau 34 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$156,000 Californian 34 LRC 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$63,500 Hunter 340 1998, ’99 & ’01 starting at . . . . . . .$55,000 Hunter 33.5 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,750 Hans Christian 33 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,500 Nauticat 33 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$77,000 Beneteau 323 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69.000 Beneteau Antares 980 32 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 Catalina 310 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,500 Endeavourcat 30 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,500 Fairways Marine Fisher 30 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$71,000 Mainship 30 Pilot 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 Nonsuch 30 Ultra 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,000 Alerion AE 28s ’96 & ’04 starting at . . . . . . .$69,000 Beneteau FC 75 '06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000

(N) (N) (P) (N) (S) (N) (N) (S) (S) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (S) (S) (P) (S) (N) (S) (N) (P) (N) (P) (S) (N) (P) (N) (N) (N) (S) (N) (N) (P) (N) (N) (P) (N) (S) (N) (N) (S) (P) (N) (N)

Beneteau (31’ to 58’)

J/Boats (22’ to 43’)

Sense (43’ to 50’)

Details & Pictures - Go to www.MurrayYachtSales.com

Complete Gulf Coast Coverage New Orleans 504-210-3668 NewOrleans@MurrayYachtSales.com Pensacola 850-261-4129 Pensacola@MurrayYachtSales.com St. Petersburg 727-214-1590 StPete@MurrayYachtSales.com

Eagle Pilothouse (40’ to 53’)

We have IN & OUT of the Water Slips AVAILABLE for our Listings!

www.MurrayYachtSales.com 60

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS Ads Starting at 3 Months for $25.

FREE ADS — All privately owned gear for sale up to $200 per item ADVERTISE YOUR BOAT WITH A 1/4 PAGE AD FOR $99/mo (privately owned boats) For questions, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com or (941) 795-8704 PRICES: • These prices apply to boats, real estate, gear,

dockage. All others, see Business Ads. • Text up to 30 words with horizontal photo: $50 for 3 months; 40 words @ $60; 50 words @ $65; 60 words@ $70.

• Text only ads up to 30 words: $25 for 3 months; 40 words at $35; 50 words at $40; 60 words at $45. Contact us for more words.

• Add $15 to above prices for vertical photo.

• All ads go on our Web site classifieds page on the first of the month of publication at no additional cost. Add $10 to place the ad early on the Web site.

• The last month your ad will run will be at the end of the ad: (7/11) means July 2011.

• Add $5 typing charge if ads mailed in or dictated over the phone.

• Add $5 to scan a mailed-in photo.

DEADLINES: 5th of the month preceding publication. IF LATER: Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com, or (941) 795-8704.

AD RENEWAL: 5th of the month preceding pub-

lication, possibly later (contact us). Take $5 off text ads, $10 with photo, to renew ads another 3 mos.

SAVE MORE ON RENEWALS: Ask us about automatic renewal (credit card required) to take $10 off above prices on text only ads and $15 for ads with photos. Ads renewed twice for 3-month period unless you cancel.

BUSINESS ADS: Except for real estate and dockage, prices above do not include business services or business products for sale. Business ads are $20/month up to 30 words. $35/month for 30-word ad with photo/graphic. Display ads start at $38/month for a 2-inch ad in black and white with a 12-month agreement. Add 20% for color. Contact editor@ southwindsmagazine.com, or (941) 795-8704.

BOAT BROKERAGE ADS: • For ad with horizontal photo: $20/month for new ad, $15/month to pick up existing ad. No charge for changes in price, phone number or mistakes.

• All ads go on our Web site classifieds page on the first of the month of publication at no additional cost. Add $10 to place the ad early on the Web

site. Unless you are a regular monthly advertiser, credit card must be on file.

TO PLACE AND PAY FOR AN AD: 1. Internet through PayPal at www.southwindsmagazine.com. Applies only to $25 and $50 ads.

(All others contact the editor) Put your ad text in the subject line at the end when you process the Paypal payment, or e-mail it to: editor@southwindsmagazine.com. E-mail ALL photos as separate jpeg attachments to editor.

2. E-mail, phone, credit card or check. E-mail text, and how you intend to pay for the ad to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. E-mail photo as a jpeg attachment. Call with credit card number (941) 795-8704, or mail a check (below).

3. Mail your ad in. Southwinds, PO Box 1175, Holmes Beach, FL 34218, with check or credit card number (with name, expiration, address).

Enclose a SASE if photo wanted back.

4. We will pick up your ad. Send airline ticket, paid hotel reservations and car rental/taxi (or pick us up at the airport) and we will come pick up your ad. Call for more info.

We advise you to list the boat type first followed by the length. For example: Catalina 30. Your boat is more likely to be found by Internet search engines in this format.

Boats & Dinghies Boat Gear & Supplies Businesses for Sale

Help Wanted Instruction Lodging for Sailors Real Estate for Sale or Rent

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY _________________________________________ See this section at the end of classifieds for ads that came in too late to place in their appropriate section. Contact us if you have a last-minute ad to place—we still might have time in this section.

BOATS & DINGHIES

_________________________________________

8-foot Fiberglass rowing dinghy—can be used with a small outboard. $275. Sarasota (941) 870-7473. (8/11)

Abaco Dinghy 12ft. Built by Wiener Malone of Hopetown, Abaco. Excellent Condition.

New sail and trailer. Rare classic Bahamian sloop $3500. Dunedin, FL, (727) 692-8061, or zeke@ensignspars.com. (8/11)

Sails & Canvas Slips for Rent/Sale Too Late to Classify

FLYING SCOTS....Very Attractively Priced New Boats used only for US SAILING’s Adams Cup Championship. Race rigged and professionaly tuned. Includes MAD Sails main, jib, spinnaker and galvanized trailer. Available Oct. 10 at Lake Norman, Charlotte, NC. For details call (800-864-7208) (10/11) _________________________________________ Star sailboat, 1991. 4 sets of sails #8061, Triad trailer with sail box, hull, keel, rudder in great shape, no major dents. Located in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. $7500. Pictures on request.

(850) 243-1804, pguthrie@owccs.org. (7/11)

Three WindRider 17 trimarans for sale. $8195. $1000 below list. Brand new in the box. Three available: blue, white or yellow.

Located on Anna Maria Island near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. Call Brian (941) 6851400 (briandahms@hotmail.com).

1991 Catalina Capri 22. Wing Keel, Std. Rig, Trailer, 5hp Honda, Furling, Cockpit Cushions.

Dry-sailed. Very Clean and Loaded. $7,761.

Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises (800)7836953, or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

1988 Cape Cod Beetlecat 12.5 feet. Beautiful boat show condition. Complete restoration 2009. Re-fastened, new paint, varnish and sail. Many extras. $8000 OBO. Call David (941) 545-7109. Bradenton Beach, FL. (9/11) News & Views for Southern Sailors

18’ Florida Bay Wooden Sharpie. Just restored. 2 sets of sails. Custom aluminum trailer. 3hp Outboard. Ready for the water. $2,900. North Florida. Will deliver. (305) 9237384. (9/11)

$50 – 3 mo.

Ad & Photo 941-795-8704 SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 61

CLASSIFIED ADS

1988 Hunter 26.5 New bottom job, great daysailer or weekender, recent 4-cycle outboard, new furler and genoa, in very good shape and ready to sail. Many extras $7500 (941) 713-3569. (9/11)

1977 Erickson 27. Solid family boat, very good condition, new Bimini, full headroom, full galley, stereo, TV, AC, solar panel, Yamaha electric-start 4-stroke OB. $4800 (727) 734-1703. (727) 804-4508. (8/11)

1998 Alerion Express 28. New 2011 bottom and Plexiglas main hatch, 2006 new dark blue Awlgrip, standing rigging. Many extras.

Lowest price in market $49,000. New Orleans, (504) 835-0610, or (504) 289-6810.

(9/11)

1985 S2 9.1. Two Mains, 3 chutes, Harken RF, multiple headsails, cruising chute. GPS/Chart Plotter, Nexus instruments, Auto tiller, Life Sling, folding prop, Bimini. Bcoated. 5’ 6” draft. $17,200 OBO. (352) 746-1329, (352) 445-6359. (9/11)

2005 Sea Tribe Open Bridgedeck Catamaran.

Reduced $5,000! Fast stable South African Cat with open bridgedeck, two double berths, one single, outboard, two heads with Porta Potti, self tacking jib, Was $69,900. Reduced $10,000 to $59,900. AlanGSYS @gmail.com.

(941) 350-1559.

BROKERS: Text & Photo Ads New: $20/mo Pickup: $15/mo 62

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

2004 Catalina 310. $59,900. AC, AP, GPS, Refrig, R/F Genoa, Electric windlass, Bimini, 4’10’’ shoal draft. St. Petersburg, FL. 727-2141590. Full Specs & pics at www.Murray YachtSales.com.

$25,000 - 30’ custom built, aft cabin, cutter rigged ketch. The hull & Volvo engine & transmission were completely re-conditioned in 2007. Hand laid up fiberglass hull. Built in Sweden in 1980. Main cabin has 6-foot settee/berths each side and a semi-enclosed forward V-berth. Boat lies in Cortez, FL. Contact Tom O’Brien (941) 518-0613. jtoaia@verizon.net. (9/11)

31’ Beneteau 311, 2000. Under 3’ draft, twin rudders. Perfect for the shallow waters of the Florida West Coast. Lift-kept. $62,900, TJ @ (941) 741-5875. Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com.

31’ Catalina 309. 2007. Exactly like new. One owner, fully loaded. Cleanest 309 on the East Coast. Don’t believe me! Come see for yourself. $89,900. Located in St. Petersburg, FL. (863) 648-5218, or (863) 669-5062. (7/11a)

34 Catalina 1993. Exceptional quality and equipped like new, but at half the price.

Raymarine plotter, GPS, Autopilot, wind, depth, speed, ICOM M-504 VHF with RAM mike, reconditioned main and genoa sails, electric windless, custom Bimini and sail cover. Clearwater, FL. $69,900. (303) 5223580. (9/11)

1983 C&C 29. $8,000. Beam 9’ 7”, Draft: 5’ 3” fin keel, Displacement 6700#. Yanmar Diesel, RF, lazy jacks, GPS/Chart Plotter, VHF/remote, speed, depth, CD/AM/FM, Alcohol stove. David Mickelson (813) 6853831. daveandsandy04@gmail.com.

Advertise Your Boats for Sale.

2009 Eastern 31 Coastal Explorer. Was $286,500, now reduced to $199,900-liquidation sale-new boat warranty. This is a loaded boat with many factory and dealer options.

Ruggedly built and sea-kindly. Must see to appreciate. Low interest financing available.

Was $286,500 Now Only $199,900. Contact Ed Massey at (941) 725-2350

www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS

Gemini 3400 1993. $72,900. 2006 Yamaha 50hp four-stroke. New Bottom—no blisters. 3 new G-27 AGM batteries, 210W solar-charger-inverter, Honda generator. Reverse cycle AC. New roller main and 150 Genny. (941) 276 -5628. (9/11)

2011 Beneteau 34. $156,000. Commissioned 12/2010, AC, Refrig, AP, A90 Chartplotter, 4’6 shoal draft, In mast furling, r/f genoa, ST70 electronics, NEW Condition. St. Petersburg, FL. (727) 214-1590. Full Specs & pics at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.

Island Packet 35’, 1994. Excellent condition.

Topside and interior teak refinished, brightwork and toothbrush detailing just completed. 38 HP Yanmar. Davits, engine hoist, Rib Caribe Dinghy with 15 HP outboard, Lofrans electric anchor winch, auto pilot, feathering prop, new head, holding tank replaced. New battery bank. Coast Guard Certified and ready for Bahamas cruising. 4’6” draft.

Melbourne, FL. $111,000. MY LOSS YOUR GAIN. Easy to show. Call (321) 960-1377.

(7/11)

35’ Catalina 350 Sloop 2006. In-mast mainsail furling, 135% roller-furling genoa, dodger w/Bimini, A/C, Raymarine E80, ST series, & autopilot. Dinghy w/ outboard, $133,000 Raymarine E80, ST series, autopilot. Andy Gillis in Fort Myers. (239) 292-1915. (9/11)

1988 Catalina 34, Just Traded in for a new Catalina. Many Recent Upgrades, Very Clean. $47,900. Massey Yacht Sales. (941) 7231610.

35 Strider 1969. Fiberglass, hand-built, PHRF rating 168. Yanmar diesel replaced 1994.

Flag-blue hull, new sails. Asking $29,000. Jim Booth, (904) 652-8401.

Morgan 34. Classic Charley Morgan 1968.

Full keel, draft 42”, 10’ beam. Great sailing boat for Bahamas or Keys. Nice cabin, sleeps six. Needs nothing. $26,000. (321) 2996928. Merritt Island, FL. (8/11)

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS editor@southwindsmagazine.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

36 Cheoy Lee 1970. Cutter Yawl. Completely rebuilt inside and out—mast, sails, boom, rigging, both 12-volt & 110-volt, plumbing.

Asking $66,900. Go anywhere. Jim Booth, (904) 652-8401.

36 Cheoy Lee 1970. Cutter Yawl. Completely rebuilt inside and out—mast, sails, boom, rigging, both 12-volt & 110-volt, plumbing.

Asking $66,900. Go anywhere. Jim Booth, (904) 652-8401.

Wharram Tangaroa MKIV+, 2002 36 ’x19’. Beams lashed on top of deck, single mast with gaff wing sail, jib, large Bimini, unique cockpit, 6+’ standing headroom in extended cabins, 230w solar with large batteries, two 8hp Yamahas, inflatable with outboard, solid boat to liveaboard or cruise the islands, $65K. Dan (305) 664-0190. (9/11)

36’ Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey 2007. In-mast mainsail furling, roller-furling genoa, shoal draft, A/C, dodger w/Bimini, Raymarine E80, ST series, & autopilot. $147,500. Andy Gillis in Fort Myers. (239) 292-1915. (9/11)

CAL 36. Classic racer/cruiser. Fast, Strong. 2005 diesel. Newer mast/boom/rigging. A/C and Heat. 7 sails. Fully equipped. Sailed regularly. $23,500. (727) 821-0949. St. Petersburg (9/11a)

37’ Jeanneau 2001. Well built, fast and fun.

Equipped for cruising with SSB, Chartplotter and Radar. Air conditioner, walk through transom, and lots more. Call Mike at Whiteaker Yacht Sales. (941) 776-0616.

$50 – 3 mo.

Ad & Photo 941-795-8704 SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 63

CLASSIFIED ADS

37’ one-off Cooper. 1985. Just completed three-year cruise from San Francisco.

Complete sail inventory. 400 hours on recently rebuilt Volvo engine. $90,000. (530) 3057977. For complete inventory, go to: http://web.mac.com/pecahill/XANADU/ Welcome.html. (9/11)

37' Irwin, fine 1977. Best engine access, ventilation throughout smart layout. Perkins 50, Northern Lights 5kw, air, 5 1/2' draft, $20,600. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972, 305-815-2607.

1980 C&C Landfall 38. Asking $49,900.

LOTS of new equipment. Redesigned V-berth for taller individuals, custom cabinetry, radar, GPS, chartplotter. MUCH, MUCH more! Bill Browning Yacht Sales, St. Petersburg. www.floridaboats.net. (727) 239-6585.

39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981, 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hrs, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, All Roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, auto pilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley + more. $110,000. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100

39’ Corbin Center Cockpit Cutter located in Tarpon Springs. Proven circumnavigator is ready to go again. Call the central agent, Kelly Bickford CPYB, for high definition photos and complete specs. REDUCED to $82,500. (727) 599-1718 or, kelly@kellybickfordcpyb.com

39’ Island Spirit 400, 2004. This is an owner’s version, 3-cabin boat that has never been chartered and is in immaculate condition. Fully equipped for cruising with Yanmar diesels, Northern Lights Genset, watermaker, solar panels, SSB, etc. This boat is “turnkey” & ready to go cruising! Asking only $289,000, which is 1/2 of what a new boat will cost! Located in Key West. For more details call (305) 747-9279 or e-mail caribtraveller@yahoo.com (9/11)

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL

56' Custom Schooner 2007 . .$1.1 Million 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 40' Bayfield 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,500 40' Condor Trimaran . . . . . . . . . .$59,900 39' Corbin PH 1984 . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 37' Endeavour 1979 . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500

37’ Endeavour 1979, with 50hp Perkins diesel. Traditional “B” Plan layout with forward V-berth. Harken RF, GPS Chart Plotter, Radar, Auto-Pilot, Manual Windlass, S/S Davits, Marine Air, Propane Stove. Beautiful interior. At our docks. Asking $37,500.

Cortezyachts.com. 941-792-9100

POWER

42' Express Bridge 1988 Diesel . .$92,000 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Gas . . . . .$27,500 34' Sea Ray 1983 Twin Diesels . .$34,900 32' Trojan 1983 New Engines . . .$34,900 30' Silverton Express 1989 . . . . . .$14,800 29' Prairie 1878 Trawler Diesel . .$21,900 28' Diesel Charter Boat Business . .Offers 20' Shamrock 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900

DEEPWATER SLIPS AVAILABLE

39’ Lindsey Motorsailer, 1973. Roomy, walkthru layout with manly walk-in engine room, Perkins 85. Bertha is versatile in all conditions, 3 1/2’ draft, wind gen, 3 anchors, windlass, HBI. $25,000. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972. (305) 815-2607, or www.marinesource.com.

(941) 792-9100 visit www.cortezyachts.com CORTEZ YACHT SALES

37’ Hunter 376, 1997. A very comfortable family cruising yacht. Bottom painted October 2010, Nexgen generator 3.5kw new in 2010. 16,000 BTU A/C 2007, $74,000, Call Joe @ (941) 224-9661, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com.

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS $24/year • 3rd Class $30/year • 1st Class Subscribe on our secure Web site www.southwindsmagazine.com

Cape Dory 40. 1986. Very well equipped for circumnavigation. Many recent upgrades by knowledgeable owners. Solar, wind, a/c, RIB, numerous spares. Located Kemah, Texas. For details, (979) 864-7755. $118,750. (7/11)

SEE CLASSIFIED INFO ON PAGE 61 64 July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS

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

(9/11)

40’ Condor Trimaran 1987. USCG-Documented Vessel with unrestricted Coastwise Endorsement. LEX-SEA was previously owned

by Ted Turner Jr. as Troika. Fast, fun and capable of ocean racing. Great sail inventory, recent Yanmar 29, Maxi Prop, New Dodger, Stack Pack, Hood RF, Custom Helm Seats.

RayMarine Electronics. Key Largo. $59,900.

Cortezyachts.com. 941-792-9100

2008 Hunter 41 DS. A clean Trade-in!

Excellent value with only 483 hours on the upgraded 54 HP Yanmar and loaded with options. Air conditioning, generator, upgraded 105 amp alternator, 2 chartplotters, radar, autopilot, inverter, electric halyard winch, Fresh water flush heads, Bose stereo and Oceanaire shades and screens. Call Bill at Massey (727) 492-7044.

42’ Pearson 422 Center Cockpit 1986. Solar panels, New furling, Autopilot, Chartplotter, new chain plates, many upgrades, $93,000 Joe @ 941-224-9661 www.sailboatsinflorida.com

42 Catalina 2003. 2-Cabin Wing Keel. A/C, genset, watermaker, in-mast furling, davits, bimini, hard dodger, full enclosure and more. Very well maintained, in excellent condition and ready to go cruising. Contact Scott Pursell, CPYB, Massey Yacht Sales & Service, Palmetto, FL $199,000 (941) 723-1610.

1983 42’ Tayana Vancouver. Located Myrtle Beach, SC. Great condition, genset, 16,000 BTU A/C unit, many upgrades. A value at $98,000.

Contact: ron.stoddard@stbarts.com. Cell (843) 557-5215. (7/11)

42 Beneteau First 1983. Rated ”World’s Best Sailboat.” Many upgrades. Price reduction to $71,600. Jim Booth, (904) 652-8401.

42 Irwin Ketch, 1977. In-mast Roller Main, New rig in ’99. 60hp. Westerbeke, air conditioning, generator, 4‘6” board up. Stout 29,000-pound cruiser. All new opening ports. $49,500. Stewart Marine, Miami, since 1972.

(305) 815-2607, bstewart_yachts@msn.com. www.marinesource.com.

1995 Beneteau 42s7. Rigged for shorthanded performance cruising. Spacious 3-cabin pearwood interior. Large owner stateroom forward. 50hp Volvo. Flex-o-fold propeller. 5’11” draft. Clear Lake, TX. $129,500. (281) 538-2595. ben42s7@hotmail.com. (9/11)

43’ Bristol, 1986, Pristine condition $149,900. Super Deal. Yacht Brokers, llc, Palm Coast, FL. Contact Meg Goncalves at (386) 447-1977. e-mail ybipc@bellsouth.net

2008 Hunter 41DS #399. Reduced to $249,900. This is a new in-stock boat loaded with factory options, including AC, gen and a full suite of Raymarine electronics. Was $284,188, now $249,900. Great financing available, Contact Ed Massey at (941) 7252350.

News & Views for Southern Sailors

BROKERS: Advertise Your Boats for Sale.

Text & photo ads: $50 for 3-months.

Text only ads: $25 for 3 mo.

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 65

CLASSIFIED ADS

2008 Beneteau 43. Air Conditioning, Generator, Radar, GPS, Autopilot, In Mast Furling $224,900. St. Petersburg, FL. (727) 214-1590. Full specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com.

1999 Catalina 470. Bowthruster, Genset, 3 AC, Windlass upgrade, custom arch and davits, and a lot more. $224,000. New Orleans, LA. (727) 214-1590. www.murrayyachtsales.com.

44’ CSY Walk-Over, 1979, This yacht has been meticulously maintained! Perkins 62 HP, Air-X Wind Generator, Norcold Refrigerator, and much more! $124,900, Call Jane @ 813917-0911, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com.

1980 Vagabond 47. Reduced $179,900. She is loaded and impeccable. Will take you anywhere on the world’s seas in comfort, and safety. One-owner boat. No expense spared.

See details & pix on our website.

AlanGSYS@gmail.com (941) 350-1559. www.grandslamyachtsales.com

Spinnaker Pole. 14 ft 5 inches, plus mast car $125. Off an Ericson 35. Call Bill, (727)215-7426.

(9/11) _________________________________________ 45 lb. Delta Plow Anchor. Never used. Cost $350 new. Will sell for $200 firm. Contact Bob at (843) 830-8247. (8/11) _________________________________________ Johnson 2 cycle outboards: Short shafts 6HP, 7.5HP, 15HP, 35HP. Pull & Electric Start. ’80s models. Prices starting at $250. Please call (941) 870-7473. (6/11) _________________________________________ Beckson Opening Port, new in box, PO-714WC-10. 7” h x 14” w, white frame, clear lens, trim ring, gasket and screen included. Retails for $155. Asking $75. (941) 342-1246. _________________________________________ WEEMS & PLATH matching set of Bluewater barometer and non-striking clock. Black resin, case diameter 5 1/2”, bezel 3 3/4”. New condition, very accurate. Retail for $65 each, asking $65 for both. (941) 342-1246. _________________________________________ Class I PFDs, Industrial, Offshore, Stearns Merchant Mate, USCG approved for ALL vessels. Double chest adjusters, encircling body belt, hinged back panel and head-up collar for maximum head support. SOLAS reflective tape sewn on both panels and collar. Like new, never been in water. Asking $60 for both; retail for $80 each. (941) 342-1246.

BOAT GEAR & SUPPLIES

_________________________________________

FREE ADS 45’ JEANNEAU 45.1 Sun Odyssey 1996, Volvo Diesel, Twin Steering, 4 separate cabins, two heads w/shower, roller furling main, electric windlass, auto-pilot, Tri-Data, full galley, Rib w/ OB. Excellent performance. $125,000.

Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

Free ads in boat gear for all gear under $200 per item. Privately owned items only. Editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

(941-795-8704) Three Blade Bronze Propeller. Left hand turning, 12-inch diameter, 12-inch pitch (“12LH12”), 13/16” diameter hub, requires a plastic sleeve to fit a 3/4” (12/16”) propeller shaft. Very good condition, $150. Call Mel, evenings (850)587-5869. (9/11)

2006 Hunter 466. Asking $179,000. One of Hunter’s most popular cruising yachts.

Loaded, three staterooms and never chartered. Includes dinghy and OB. Must see!

Contact Al Pollak at (727) 492-7340.

$50 – 3 mo.

Ad & Photo 941-795-8704 66

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS Tohatsu Outboard. 3.5 HP four-stroke. 2007.

Excellent condition. $499. St. Augustine.

(904) 460-0501. (8/11)

INSTRUCTION

_________________________________________

CAPTAINS LICENSE CLASS Six-pack Captain’s License (OUPV) with no exam at the Coast Guard.

USCG APPROVED COURSE & TEST

BOYE BOAT KNIVES. Cobalt blades, extreme cutting power. No rust, ever. Handcrafted quality, lightweight, great everyday and safety carry, stays sharp. Super reviews. Made in USA since 1971. www.boyeknives.com. (800) 853-1617. (7/11)

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

_________________________________________

WANTED on ST. THOMAS, US Virgin Islands: Two Craftsmen - One Machinist, One Welder. Turn-key Welding and Machine Shop available. 10-year established business with good lease. Forced to retire and selling all equipment as “package” for $120k. qualitymachiningwelding@hotmail.com. (340) 6434956. (8/11)

HELP WANTED

Classroom & Online Courses Call Toll Free, for more details

High (12+ meters ASL) wooded, building lot 1/2 mile southeast GeorgeTown, Exuma, Spectacular views: Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, Crab Key. Road and Power in. Beach access. $65,000. (813) 9563119. (7/11)

www.captainslicenseclass.com 888-937-2458

LODGING FOR SAILORS

_________________________________________

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

Boating, fishing, relaxing on 20k acre lake in Northeast “Old Florida” in small, quiet, lakefront adult mobile home park.

Conveniently located, reasonable lot rent. Homes from $3500 to $14,000. (386) 698-3648 or www.lakecrescentflorida.com (9/11a)

_________________________________________ Mobile Showroom Representative wanted to promote regatta and sailing apparel at sailing regattas throughout the East Coast.

Must be able to operate and care for a 24’ trailer pulled by a heavy-duty truck. Duties include maintaining operational and inventory checklists and keeping adequate supplies of sailing apparel. Please send resume to michele@paulhus.net. Read more about the job at http://coralreefsailing.net/careers.

(7/11) _________________________________________ 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. 37% sales increase in 2010, Come join the EYS team! Call in confidence, Roy Edwards (727) 507-8222 www.EdwardsYachtSales.com, Yachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com. _________________________________________ Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office? If you do and are a proven, successful yacht sales professional, we have positions open for Florida west and east coast. Take advantage of the Massey sales and marketing support, sales management and administration while working from home selling brokerage sail and powerboats. Call Ed Massey (941) 725-2350, or send resume to yatchit@verizon.net (Inquiry will be kept in confidence)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT _________________________________________

Secluded waterfront living in northeastern North Carolina.

Deep water for sailboat or a trawler. Antique heart of pine floors.

English island in kitchen, LR, card room, sunroom— all with exceptional river view. Three bedrooms and two baths. Wraparound decks, pier and boat house.

Double garages and workshops.

Just over 1.4 acres.

Owner/Broker Sandra Ward. (252) 331-5525 or sandy@portfolioliving.com. (7/11)

NE Florida Spanish Colonial. 4BR/3BA, 3260 sq ft, secluded, treed 1.5 acres, pool/spa, deep water slip, 24ft wide. 5 mi to Atlantic inlet.

MLS#45985 $975,000. (904) 556-1279 (8/11)

SAILS & CANVAS

_________________________________________

Classified info — page 61

News & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 67

CLASSIFIEDS S

&C

AILS ANVAS (CON’T) _________________________________________ Mainsail and Mast. 19’ 6” mast. Shortened off 18’ Catalina. Complete with Spreaders, lights, etc. Mainsail: 16’ luff. 8’ 4” foot.

Powerhead. 1 reef point. Will separate. $75 each or OBO. (352) 728-0098. (9/11)

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

________________________________________ High School Sailing 420 Coach. Venice Florida Region. Responsible sailing enthusiast to work with two, maybe three, high school teams. Applicant should have experience with 420s, US SAILING Level 1 Certified. Interested applicants email veniceyouthboating@verizon.net, or call (941) 468-1719.

SLIPS FOR RENT/SALE

_________________________________________

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

OF

ADVERTISERS

SOUTHWINDS provides these lists as a courtesy and asks our readers to support our advertisers. This list includes all display advertising. TELL THEM YOU SAW IT IN SOUTHWINDS!

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. (9/11)

Port Canaveral Yacht Club. Memberships and/or slips for rent. Sailboats and powerboats up to 60 feet. Multihulls up to 45 feet in length. Deepwater direct ocean access. Near ICW. Liveaboard and transient slips available.

Restaurant and Tiki Bar on site. Walking distance to restaurants, nightlife, public transportation. Dockmaster at (321) 482-0167, or Office M-F, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at (321) 784-2292.

Free Wi-Fi, pump-outs on site, fuel and boat repair nearby. www.office@pcyc-fl.org. (9/11)

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

_________________________________________

1986 Gulfstar 45 Hirsh CC. Reduced 10K. Now $119,000. Dollar for dollar best cruising CC on the market. Continually updated and improved. No expense spared. Death forces sale. Turn key. Remarkable yacht. Tom Rice (941) 408-3390, Massey Yacht Sales.

68

July 2011

SOUTHWINDS

Absolute Tank Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Across the Wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Advanced Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 All American Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 American Rope & Tar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Anchorage Resort and Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Annapolis Hybrid Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Aurinco Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Beaver Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Beneteau Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Bill Browning Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bluewater Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bluewater Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 19 Boaters’ Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 BoatUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bo’sun Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cajun Trading Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Capt. Marti Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Capt. Rick Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Captains License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 7 Catamaran Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Charleston Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 22 Clearwater Municipal Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Coolnet Hammocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 CopperCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 CPT Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Cruising Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Doyle/Ploch Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dr. LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 41 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Dunbar Sales Sailing School . . . . . . .IFC, 7, 19, 60 Dwyer mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Eastern Yachts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Ellies Sailing Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Fair Winds Boat Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Glades Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Gourmet Underway Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Grand Slam Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Gulfcoast Sailing & Cruising School . . . . . . . . . .19 Gulfport City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Harborage Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Hidden Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 27 Irish Sail Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Island Planet Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Kelly Bickford, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Key Lime Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Mack Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina . . . . . . . . . . .21 Massey Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 58 Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 26, 28, 55 Mastmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Matthews Point Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Mike Chan Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Moor Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Morehead City Yacht Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . .60, BC National Sail Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Nature’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 New JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Nickle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 North Carolina School of Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . .13 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 North Sails Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 North Sails Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Pasadena Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pedersen Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Pelican’s Perch Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Richard Herman Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rigging Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Rivertown Marina & Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Ross Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Sail Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sailing Florida Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 SailKote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sailtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sandy Mason Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Savon De Mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Schurr Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Sea School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sea Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Seaboard Divers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 30 Shadetree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Snug Harbor Boats & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Sparman USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Spotless Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 SSB Radio Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . .19 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Star Marine Outboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sunrise Sails, Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Topaz Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 TowboatUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Turner Marine Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 59 Ullman sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 29 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Waterborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Welmax Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Windrider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Yachting Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

www.southwindsmagazine.com

ADVERTISERS INDEX

BY

CATEGORY

SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGE Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Bill Browning Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Boaters Exchanges/Catalina . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 7 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, 7, 19, 60 Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Grand Slam Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Island Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kelly Bickford, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Massey Yacht Sales/Catalina/Hunter/ Island Packet/Eastern/Mariner . . . .IFC, 58 Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina .7, 26, 28, 55 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . .60, BC Ross Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Snug Harbor Boats & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg . .7 Topaz Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Turner Marine Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . .IFC, 59 Windrider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING Aurinco Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Beaver Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bo’sun Supplies/Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cajun Trading Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Coolnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 CopperCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 CPT Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Cruising Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Doctor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 41 Ellies Sailing Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . .25 JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . .7, 26, 28, 55 Mastmate Mast Climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Moor Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Nature’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Nickle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Savon De Mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 30 Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Sparman USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Spotless Stainless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision . . . . .7 Welmax Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Yachting Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICES Advanced Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Cajun Trading Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Doyle Ploch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging . . . .66 Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . .24, 27 Island Planet Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TELL THEM YOU SAW IT IN SOUTHWINDS! SOUTHWINDS provides these lists as a courtesy and asks our readers to support our advertisers. The lists includes all display advertising.

JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Masthead/Used Sails and Service7, 26, 28, 55 National Sail Supply, new&used online . . .28 North Sails Direct/sails online by North . .33 North Sails, new and used . . . . . . . . . .6, 67 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Rigging Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sail Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Sunrise Sails, Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Ullman Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 29 CANVAS JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Pedersen Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SAILING SCHOOLS/CAPTAIN’S LICENSE INSTRUCTION Across the Wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Bluewater sailing school . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 19 Captains License Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Charleston Sailing School . . . . . . . . . .19, 22 Dunbar Sales Sailing School . .IFC, 7, 19, 60 Gulfcoast Sailing & Cruising School . . . . .19 North Carolina School of Sailing . . . . . . . .19 Sailing Florida Charters & School . . . . . . .19 Sailtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sea School/Captain’s License . . . . . . . . . .67 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises . . . . . . . .19 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES Annapolis Hybrid Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Star Marine Outboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDS Anchorage Resort and Marina . . . . . . . . . .13 Catamaran Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Clearwater Municipal Marina . . . . . . . . . .13 Glades Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Gulfport City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Harborage Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Hidden Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Madeira Beach Municipal Marina . . . . . . .21 Matthews Point Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Morehead City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pasadena Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pelican’s Perch Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Rivertown Marina & Boatyard . . . . . . . . . .19 CHARTERS, RENTALS, FRACTIONAL Bimini Bay Sailboat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Key Lime Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS, INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING, ETC. Absolute Tank Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Bluewater Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 BoatUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fair Winds Boat Repairs/Sales . . . . . . . . . .27 Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . .24, 27 Mike Chan Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Seaboard Divers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TowboatUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 CAPTAIN SERVICES Capt. Rick Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 MARINE ELECTRONICS Sea Tech/Navigation/Communication . . . .66 SAILING WEBSITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Capt. Marti Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Gourmet Underway Cookbook . . . . . . . . .18 Richard Herman Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sandy Mason Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 SSB Radio Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS $24/year – 3rd Class

$30/year – 1st Class

(941) 795-8704 • www.southwindsmagazine.com P.O. Box 1175, Holmes Beach, FL 34218-1175 Subscribe on line on our secure Web site with credit card www.southwindsmagazine.com Name ______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City/St./ZIP _________________________________________ ENCLOSED $ ________ Check ___ Money Order ___ Visa/MC

#_________________________________________

Name on Card ______________________________________ Ex. Date _________ Signature _________________________

News & Views for Southern Sailors

SOUTHWINDS

July 2011 69

Sail & Power — Anchored Together

By Capt. Herman Bips

W

hat a wonderful cruise to Longboat Key! Having arrived early in the week, I had my choice in the anchoring area and placed my red buoy ball to mark my anchor location. I enjoyed a great day swimming, fishing and gathering with friends for a happy hour at a local establishment.

The sunset was splendid and a light breeze filled in the evening sky. I was off to a good sleep, since I had been up early departing Tampa and motor sailing in a hot and light-wind day.

I was in a deep sleep, with the boat gently swaying at anchor. Ah, the cruising life for me.

Then — at 3 a.m., “CRUNCH. CRUNCH.” What in the world is that not-so-good sound of metal on fiberglass? I jumped up, grabbed my glasses and a light, and rapidly descended to the cockpit. What is that large, motor yacht doing up against my boat?

Did I drag anchor?

I checked my bearings—and yes, I was still in the same wonderful anchorage area with my red anchor ball bobbing in the small waves. The motor yacht had dragged anchor about an eighth of a mile and stopped after his prop fouled my chain anchor line. I banged on my new neighbor’s boat, and up they came, two dads with their young sons at their sides.

Keeping my cool in this situation,

70

SOUTHWINDS

we started to formulate a plan to deal with this delightful event of a powerboat and sailboat rendezvous. Before I could finish the plan, the owner thought that we had decided he should start his engines and try to back away. Crunch again as my chain wound around his prop.

Being an avid diver, I told him that I would dive down and see what we could do. Having two large, heavy boats being held only by one anchor, I feared that we would pull the anchor out and pick up other anchored boats on our way to the beach.

I dove in the dark water and was amazed at how well I could see with deck lights on and flashlights aimed at the prop. I had my boat pulled toward the anchor and off the other boat to slack the chain from their prop to my

boat. Then I tied off a line on the anchor chain just behind the anchor. It worked, and I was able to unwind the chain and free their boat from mine.

The brothers from Kansas City took their boat some distance and anchored again, yelling thanks as they passed me. In the morning, they left early and decided not to wake me again.

Two days later, I am still anchored in the same location, and they return and invite me to lunch and drinks to say thanks for my attitude and diving maneuvers. As it turns out, they are relatively new to boating and said they would take my advice and get an all-chain rode and a large anchor. I took their sons trout fishing in the flats and enjoyed the day.

Sometimes in life, although we are interrupted in our enjoyment of the outdoors and have to deal with a heck of a mess, keeping a friendly smile and coming up with a plan of action that just might work seem to be better alternatives than a negative attitude and an angry response. Plus, it’s a great way to make new friends.

Happy anchoring!

Capt. Herman Bips sails his Freedom ketch/cat along the southwest coast of Florida, having also sailed to Mexico—and some years ago to Cuba. His homeport is the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, FL. He can be reached at www.sailtampa.com.

www.southwindsmagazine.com