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Editorial: There’s Something about Dead Reckoning; SOUTHWINDS on mobile devices.

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Letters You Should Believe

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Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

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

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

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

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Atlantic Hurricane Season: Seasonal Predictions; New Storm Surge Maps.

By NOAA

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Wharram Spring Rendezvous, Florida Keys

By Dan Kunz

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Boatowner’s Boat Review: Beneteau 51.5

By David Kory

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Cedar Key Small Boat Meet

By Bruce Matlack

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Regata del Sol al Sol 2014

By Beth Pennington

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Bone Island Regatta

By Alice Petrat

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Regata al Sol 2014; The Father of Regata al Sol

By Julie B. Connerley

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Carolina Sailing: Sailoree – A Scouting Phenomenon

By Dan Dickison

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Southern Regional Racing Calendar

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When the Law Comes On Heavy

By Morgan Stinemetz

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

Beneteau 51.5 Boatowner’s Boat Review. Photo by David Kory. Page 27

The Father of the Regata al Sol. Courtesy photo. Page 39

COVER PHOTO: Orient Express, a Cheoy Lee 41, tacks west after passing under the skyway bridge at the beginning of the Regata del Sol al Sol. Photo by Steve Morrell. Story page 36.

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FROM THE HELM

STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

There’s Something about Dead Reckoning In our “Letters” section this month, we have a letter about Garmin and its electronic charts. It made me think about how the world of navigation on the seas has changed over the years. I think electronic charts and chartplotters all interconnected with GPS are some of the greatest things to come along. Why? Besides all the obvious reasons of convenience, it’s because just about everything to do with navigation is interesting to me. To be able to be in the middle of a sea out of sight of land and move across it or about it and get to where you want is an intriguing challenge that’s both suspenseful and interesting. To have all this mapped out on a little box in front of you adds to that intrigue.

There’s something about dead reckoning that I like even more. The first time I made a crossing out of sight of land as captain was crossing the Gulf Stream from Miami to the Bahamas in a wooden 27-foot sloop. I had a compass, chart, knotmeter, watch and the traditional chart tools—nothing else to help me along besides what I knew, which was an essential part of it all (and no motor, by the way). It was dead reckoning. Plus it was nighttime—adding to the mystery and suspense of it all. We ran out of wind halfway across the Stream, which really threw us for a loop. But I had a pilot chart, which showed that the Gulf Stream was moving north that month (May) at about 2.5 knots. As we made the crossing, I had plotted our position since our departure in the early evening every hour where I assumed we were, by creating

vectors from what I knew about the wind, the current, our direction, speed and time. After the wind died to pure doldrums, we ended up drifting north for about eight hours, with our dinghy and its 2-hp outboard rafted to the boat helping us—barely—move east out of the main part of the Gulf Stream. We ended up eight hours later almost exactly where I had plotted us. As land approached in late morning, we were able to confirm our position. It was like a miracle.

I’ve never forgotten that night—and many others—as I cruised around the Bahamas for three months with just those same navigation tools and knowledge. Today, I often feel like making a passage out of sight of any landmarks with just those same tools guiding me. I would carry a GPS with me but not turn it on until we reached our goal. I just don’t know if I could do it. I don’t mean if I could succeed in getting to where I wanted on a one-day trip like the Gulf Stream crossing. I am sure I could. I just don’t know if I would have the strength to not turn the GPS on.

However, there is something about dead reckoning. It’s just not quite dead. Not in me anyway.

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IT WAS THE AIR FORCE, NOT THE COAST GUARD Re: “From the Helm,” May issue “Coast Guard Rescues Cruisers at Sea” It was the 131st RSQ (para-rescue wing) from Moffett Field air base in California. They are the USAF Special Forces agency who recovered the family 1000 miles off the coast of Mexico, not the Coast Guard.

Just to stay accurate.

Kind regards John Griffin John, After receiving your email, I looked into this more closely, and it turns out it was a joint effort among several groups. The family first notified the Coast Guard about their situation, and that night a four-person Air National Guard team from California’s 129th Rescue Wing out of Moffett Federal Airfield parachuted into the water—with supplies and a Zodiac inflatable—to reach the boat.

They stayed with the family onboard all night until the Navy showed up and then all got onto the Zodiac and boarded the Navy ship USS Vandegrift, which took them to San Diego.

Thanks for letting me know, as this was the U.S. military from different groups working together. I had no idea this was coordinated like this. Most reports I checked into said four parajumpers and the Navy rescued them. I think most people believe, as I did, that the Coast Guard are the ones who rescue people at sea, but this is hardly the case, as this rescue shows.

I also read that the original plan was to hoist the family from the sea—with the Air Natonal Guard Team assisting—to a helicopter and then fly them to a medical facility, but seas were too choppy to do that, so the USS Vandegrift was dispatched.

Editor SOUTHWINDS IN MAINE I picked up a copy of your magazine at Hamilton Marine last Saturday. I really enjoyed the articles, particularly the Family Island Regatta. Looking at people in shorts and Tshirts and that nice warm water, great. The current ocean temps reported by NOAA are 50 degrees F offshore in Maine. We saw Running Tide hauled out at Eleuthera.

Beautiful hull. On Sunday, NOAA warned of frost in the foothills and mountains of Maine. Not summer yet.

Bill Hill Nobleboro, Maine Bill, That is the only delivery we make in the Northeast (99 percent go to the Southeast), and I am glad to hear you enjoyed the magazine.

Having lived at 6700 feet in Colorado for 13 years, I understand the cold part. But the beauty of places like Maine and the mountains of Colorado help make up for it.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GARMIN? I have been a fan of the Garmin products since their introduction of GPS into the marine industry. However, recently I have been thinking that they might have grown too much for their own good. Seems that somewhere along the way the real sailors that helped design their products have quit the company, and now all they have is a bunch of “college” kids that have no experience in the sailing world. Last year, I was at West Marine in Biloxi, MS, and was looking at a new chartplotter. After talking to Aaron, a very knowledgeable salesperson, I decided

on buying the Garmin S-50. It was preloaded with the U.S. coastal charts and had two slots for additional charts on chips. Some buddies of mine decided to take a trip up one of the rivers around this part of the country, and since my coastal charts stop at the I-10 bridge, I decided to purchase a chart for the rivers and lakes. Once again Aaron at West Marine helped me with my order.

However, I found that, instead of having all the rivers and lakes in the United States, the chip now only came with East Coast rivers and lakes. Aaron said that they should get the chip in about a week, but after three weeks went by

Thank you to all the sailors, sponsors & volunteers who made this another successful regatta.

Everyone had a great time – see you in 2015!

and no chip, they placed several calls to Garmin before they finally got a chip sent from Garmin.

When I went to pick the chip up, I asked them to plug it into the S-50 at the store so I could view it to make sure it was what I needed. I’m so glad I did because what we discovered is unbelievable. First of all, if the chip is plugged in, the coastal chart data is no longer available where the two charts overlap. But the biggest problem with the chip was that it gives no data to any of the bridges going up the rivers. Even if the bridge data is on the coastal chart with the chip installed, the data can no longer be seen. Aaron and several other helpful salespersons from West Marine called Garmin and spent almost an hour talking to them about the problem.

The final answer from Garmin was “that if the data was not part of the NOAA charts it would not be on the chip.” Strange answer since the bridge data for some of the bridges is on my pre-loaded coastal charts.

Just a quick note to Garmin: Earth to Garmin, “height” and “type” are important data that sailors need to safely navigate any inland waters.

Because the chip did not have the data on it that I needed, West Marine was kind enough to return my $160 for the purchase of the chip. I called Garmin after leaving the store to complain and was told by one of those “college” kids that “Garmin does not have a problem.” I did ask if they realized they had just lost $160. Didn’t seem to matter since the person I was talking to couldn’t see the need for data about the height of a bridge on a river.

Maybe this letter warning the sailing community about the problems will get some response from someone at Garmin.

Disappointed with Garmin, Tom Cremeen Tom, That is truly remarkable. I’ve had a few Garmins myself—and still do. No need for data about the height of a bridge on a river?

Maybe they think everyone who has that chip installed on a chartplotter is cruising the river on a 12-foot skiff—where bridge height isn’t much of a concern.

Editor

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Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperatures and Gulf Stream Currents – July For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center at www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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

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

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PAID-FOR LISTINGS Paid listings are those that benefit a business or are so expensive, the editor has decided they need to be paid for. Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for cost. Cost will depend on the type of listing, length and how long it will run, but they are cheaper than display ads. Paid listings are included (or reduced in price) on some paid-for display ads in the magazine.

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Editor will decide if the event is appropriate for the magazine and how long it can run.

Sail Trim and Rig Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, July 16 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 waterproof USPS Captain’s Quick Guide written by North Sails, along with “Student Notes.” Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Chart Use Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, July 23 “How to Use a Chart” will be presented by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. The NOAA Chart #1 is the quintessential reference to chart details, but difficult to understand. This seminar walks the student through understanding it in an entertaining and interesting fashion. In addition to explaining the chart, this program walks through the essentials of plotting and measuring a safe course with the USPS course plotter. Materials include Maptech’s waterproof flip/fold “Chart Symbols” and “OnThe Water Guide” for on-boat reference. Wednesday, July 23, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. FREE. Materials are $35 per family, maximum 20 students, pre-registration required at www.boating-stpete.org North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adult sailing programs. Family Sailing.

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About Boating Safely Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern States Anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require safety education if born after a certain date. To see 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 requirement in Florida and most southern states and also gives boaters of all ages a solid grounding (no pun intended) in boating safety. Other organizations offer other courses which will satisfy the Florida requirements.

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

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

The following are ABS courses (with asterisks **): **Ongoing Jacksonville, FL. Mike Christnacht. (904) 502-9154. mchristnacht@comcast.net. www.uscgajaxbeach.com/pe .htm Sept. 13, Oct. 18. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd. $25 including materials. **Ongoing Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Home Study Safe Boating Course. Each month. Home study course. $30. Additional family members $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests held bimonthly. Call (813) 677-2354. **St. Augustine, FL. Ongoing. Coast Guard Auxiliary of St. Augustine, FL. St. Augustine campus of St. Johns River State College, 2900 College Drive (off State Road 16), St. Augustine. Preregistration required. Contact Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243. wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=07014-07.

US SAILING COURSES IN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) For more on course locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars.htm, or call (401) 683-0800, ext.

644. Check the website, since courses are often added late and after press date.

US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling, Southport, NC. Ongoing one and two-day courses monthly.

North Carolina Boat Rentals. www.ncboatrentals.com.

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US SAILING/POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Two-day course on: August 2-3. Best Boat Club and Rentals. www.bestboatclub.com. Contact Derek Edwards, derek@bestboatclub.com.

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US SAILING/POWERBOATING Basic Keelboat Certification, Fort Lauderdale, FL. July 12-20. Best Boat Club and Rentals. www.bestboatclub.com. Contact Derek Edwards derek@bestboatclub.com.

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OTHER EVENTS 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, June 1-November 30 Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com for articles and links to weather websites, hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more. See Hurricane section in this issue for more information.

Florida Lobster Season July and August Openings Florida has two spiny lobster seasons for recreational divers. The first is the two-day mini sport season, which is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July, falling this year on July 30-31. The regular 8-month season always runs Aug. 6 through March 31. For regulations and more information, go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website at www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/regulations/lobster.

39th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco, July 3-10 — More Than a Regatta “It’s a party every night...in a different location.”

Seven Seas Cruising Association and Ocean Cruising Club, 24th Downeast Gam, Islesboro, ME, Aug. 2 The 24th Annual Downeast Gam will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Dick and Kathy de Grasse’s cottage at the north end of Gilkey’s Harbor, Islesboro Island, Maine. The Gam is being held on August 2 to give cruisers time to arrive, cruise Maine or Nova Scotia, then head back south. This year’s Gam will kick off on Friday afternoon, August 1, with a dinghy raft-up cocktail party. Come ashore Saturday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m., and bring your contribution to the potluck lunch at the de Grasse’s cottage.

Coordinates 44º16.9’N, 68º 55.9’W will put you in sheltered Broad Cove in front of the cottage. There’s plenty of room to anchor in all-weather Gilkey’s Harbor. Dinghies can land on the seaweed beach in front of the cottage or tie up at the town dock (free) and walk a quarter mile to the cottage. SSCA members and non-members are welcome.

Sixty-three boats anchored in the harbor last year. For more information, call cell at (781) 635-5439. After June 1, call (207) 734-6948 at the cottage. Commodores Dick and Kathy de Grasse, s/v Endeavour.

See the Racing News Section for more information.

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Okeechobee Water Level Drops Since May A of press date in early June, Lake Okeechobee was at 12.54 feet above sea level, decreasing about 2 inches since early May. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 6.33 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 4.53 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.78 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com.

Elco Electric Motors Now Compatible With Saildrives From BoatingIndustry.com Elco Motor Yachts, a leader in electric and hybrid propulsion, has developed a new coupling that connects Elco’s EP-600, EP-1200 and EP-2000 electric propulsion systems to Yanmar SD20 saildrive systems with only minimal modifications. This new compatibility makes electric propulsion a more viable option for repowering sailboats equipped with saildrives.

Saildrives, marine transmission systems that connect an inboard engine to a horizontal output shaft, have become a popular feature of many sailboats because they eliminate shaft vibrations, unnecessary noise, as well as alignment and spacing problems in the hull. These benefits make saildrives an ideal match for the clean, quiet cruising provided by Elco electric motors.

In addition, Elco motors offer more efficient maneuvering for vessels equipped with saildrives. Because they are traditionally used with diesel engines, saildrive systems are designed to shift position in order to reverse propeller direction. When connected to an electric motor, the saildrive leg can be locked in the forward position, while the motor itself switches direction. Elco’s patent-pending system utilizes a

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three-phase AC induction motor, which is up to 50 percent more efficient than fossil fuel engines and provides immediate high torque for quicker directional transitions that enable tight maneuvers to be performed safely.

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More than $16 Million in Grants Will Boost Recreational Boating Across the Nation From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service In May, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $14.27 million in Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program competitive grants to 10 states and the District of Columbia. The Service also will provide approximately $2.48 million to 27 states, commonwealths and territories willing to match smaller, non-competitive grants dedicated to boating infrastructure projects.

Grantees use BIG funds to construct, renovate and maintain facilities with features for transient boaters (those staying 10 days or fewer) who pilot vessels that are 26 feet or more in length and are used for recreation. Grantees also may use funds to produce and distribute information and educational materials about the program and about recreational boating.

Funding for the BIG program comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which boaters and manufacturers support through excise and other taxes on certain fishing and boating equipment and gasoline.

Projects Receiving Grants in the Southeast • Harborage Marina Transient Slips, St. Petersburg, FL – BIG grant: $919,851; non-federal match: $971,850; total project cost: $1,891,701 • Marathon Marina Dock Rehab, Marathon, FL – BIG grant: $1,500,000; non-federal match: $871,258; total project cost: $2,371,258 • City Lights Marina Transient Dock, Savannah, GA – BIG

New! Online Southeast U.S. Sailing Business Directory — Find a Sailing Business, List Your Business New in 2014 and just launched is the SOUTHWINDS online business directory where you can find businesses—and list your business—in the southeast U.S. Free listings for basic listings. Expanded listings available as low as $2.50/month (paid annually) with special rates effective for all plans purchased before October 1, 2014. Paid listings come with Google maps and more. Over 900 businesses listed already. List your business. Find a business. www.southeastsailing.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com

grant: $1,500,000; non-federal match: $1,592,518; total project cost: $3,092,518 • Beaufort Marina Transient Dock, Beaufort, S.C. – BIG grant: $189,287; non-federal match: $107,833; total project cost: $297,120 • St. Johns Harbor Marina Transient Dock, Charleston, S.C. – BIG grant: $983,320; non-federal match: $344,774; total project cost: $1,328,094 • Corpus Christi Transient Dock, Corpus Christi, Texas – BIG grant: $502,496; non-federal match: $282,654; total project cost: $785,150 For more information on each of the grant projects, go to http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov, then click on Grant Programs, then Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.

Spot Satellite Messaging and Emergency Rescues From TradeOnlyToday.com Satellite messaging and emergency notification technology manufacturer Spot said its products have been used to initiate 3,000 rescues around the world since the technology was launched in 2007.

With more than 200,000 units in service, the company said it is now averaging a rescue a day attributed to Spot, which offers satellite-based connectivity and real-time GPS tracking independent of cellular coverage.

The company said that during the past seven years boaters, hunters, recreational pilots, hikers, off-road travelers and outdoor enthusiasts have come to depend on the lifesaving capabilities of Spot.

The 3,000th rescue occurred in the Hayman Fire area of central Colorado. Two dirt bikers were outside cell range when an accident occurred. One of the riders activated the SOS button on his Spot satellite GPS messenger. The GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center was alerted and coordinated the rescue with local law enforcement.

Old EPIRB Gets Discarded — Coast Guard Searches for It What to do With an Old EPIRB From BoatUS Magazine Last October, an individual in New Smyrna Beach, FL, threw an old EPIRB away in a trashcan. The EPIRB, still active with a battery in it, sent a signal out, prompting the Coast Guard to put out a search for it, which included sending out an “Urgent Marine Information Broadcast” along with a rescue ship, which searched the area. After finding nothing, the Coast Guard tracked down the owner, who said he put it in a marina trash can.

NOAA’s Satellite Search and Rescue Program (SARSAT) said improper disposal of old EPIRBs has become a big problem if the batteries are not removed. If the batteries are still in the unit, the EPIRB can activate when it comes in contact with water—even in a Dumpster or landfill.

There were 178 false activations of EPIRBs in 2012, an increase of 55 percent over those in 2010. With an increase of newer EPIRBs, which have new and better features, an increase in false activations is anticipated in the coming years.

Online Southern Youth Sailing Programs and Yacht Clubs Directory Search for or list southern youth sailing programs on our new and FREE online directory. The directory lists all programs and clubs (and sailing associations) in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas. You can search by name, city, state, zip code or keyword. Each program has its own page for listing dates, ages, costs, etc. Google maps locate the programs on the page.

The site also lists all the southern yacht clubs. We are encouraging youth program directors to list their programs and yacht clubs to list their organizations.

There is no charge. Go to our website for the link at www.southwindsmagazine.com.

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News, Race Training, National and International Regattas in the Southeast

Florida Women’s Sailing Awards 13-Year-Old Sarasota Sailor In May, the Florida Women's Sailing Association (FWSA) awarded its Young Woman Sailor of the Year award to Hallie Schiffman, a 13-year-old sailor in the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

The Young Woman Sailor of the Year award recognizes a female resident of Florida dedicated to competitive sailboat racing. Sailors are nominated by one of the FWSA member sailing clubs. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s women’s sailing team, the Luffing Lassies, nominated Schiffman. She received a trophy and cash award today at FWSA’s annual meeting held at the Venice Yacht Club, hosted by the Venice Women’s sailing team, the Bitter Ends.

Hallie began sailing as a 10-year-old when she joined the sailing program at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, located on Sarasota Bay. You can hardly believe that was just three years ago, though, when you read her racing résumé. Hallie was chosen for the U.S. National Optimist Dinghy Team in 2012 and Team USA for youth international racing in 2013. Linda Schwartz of the Luffing Lassies said, in nominating Hallie, “We have the opportunity to recognize, support and grow our next Olympic competitor as (Hallie’s) skill grows exponentially. She possesses a maturity, discipline and devotion to sailing that is rarely seen in someone her age.”

Not only a talented sailor, Hallie also excels at the Pineview School for the Gifted, where she is an honor student. Hallie is the daughter of Andrea and Mark Schiffman.

Frances Mericle, chairwoman of the FWSA award committee, announced Hallie’s selection. “We Florida women sailors are thrilled to support Hallie’s goal to sail nationally and internationally with our US Sailing Team,” she said.

The Florida Women’s Sailing Association was organized in 1973 to encourage women to race sailboats and to promote and coordinate interclub, match and team racing for member clubs. The member clubs include the Clearwater Yacht Club’s Bow Chasers, Davis Island Yacht Club Dinghy Dames, Dunedin Marina’s Windlasses, Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s Luffing Lassies, St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Salty Sisters, St. Petersburg Yacht Club at Pass-a-Grille’s Broad Reachers, Tampa Yacht & Country Club’s Mainsheet Mamas, The Club at Treasure Island’s T.I. Tackers, and Venice Women’s Sailing Squadron’s Bitter Ends.

Miami Windsurfer Chosen for Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games From US Sailing US Sailing recently selected two sailors to be on the 2014 U.S. Youth Olympic Team: Maximo Nores (Miami Beach, FL), who will compete on the Techno 293 board in the boys’ windsurfing event, and Henry Marshall (Auburndale, MA), who will race in the Byte CII boys’ singlehanded event.

Over 3,500 athletes will compete in 28 sports in Nanjing, China, at the Youth Olympic Games, Aug. 16-28.

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Hallie Schiffman, winner of the Florida Women's Sailing Association’s Young Woman Sailor of the Year award. Courtesy photo.

Program (CEP), based around five main themes: Olympism, Social Responsibility, Skills Development, Expression, Wellbeing and Healthy Lifestyles. Like the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games are held every four years.

Nores, 14, is already a veteran athlete for his age, having competed in nine world championship events in several classes, and winning a North American title in the Techno 293. “I feel honored and proud to have been chosen to represent the country,” said Nores. “I’m very excited to visit China, and I want to thank my family and coaches for getting me to where I am today.” For more information on the Games, go to www.nanjing2014.org/en.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST

39th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco, July 3-10 - More Than a Regatta “It’s a party every night...in a different location.”

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. 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. Regatta organizers promote the event as, “It’s a party every night...in a different location.” For more information, go to www.regattatimeinabaco.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com

ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON 2014

NOAA Predicts Near-Normal or Below-Normal 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season El Niño expected to develop and suppress the number and intensity of tropical cyclones From NOAA

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n its 2014 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued in May, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a near-normal or belownormal season. The main driver of this year’s outlook is the anticipated development of El Niño this summer. El Niño causes stronger wind shear, which reduces the number and intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes. El Niño can also strengthen the trade winds and increase the atmospheric stability across the tropical Atlantic, making it more difficult for cloud systems coming off Africa to intensify into tropical storms.

For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA predicts a 70 percent likelihood of eight to 13 named storms (winds Potential Storm Surge Flooding* Aug. 24 - Advisory #X of 39 mph or higher), of which 3 to 6 could ThroughUp2 toam3Friday feet above ground Greater than 3 feet above ground become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or highGreater than 6 feet above ground er), including 1 to 2 major hurricanes (category Greater than 9 feet above ground 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). *Displayed flooding values indicate the water depth that has about a one-in-ten (105) chance of being exceeded These numbers are near or below the seasonal averages of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes, based on the average from 1981 to 2010. The Atlantic hurri- NOAA is launching a new storm surge map as part of its warning system. Above is cane region includes the North Atlantic Ocean, an example of a storm surge map that would be rolled out for the Tampa Bay area.

Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

Image courtesy NOAA. New Storm Surge Maps Starting This Year NOAA is rolling out new tools at the National Hurricane Center this year. An experimental mapping tool will be used to show communities their storm surge flood threat.

The map will be issued for coastal areas when a hurricane or tropical storm watch is first issued, or approximately 48 hours before the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. The map will show land areas where storm surge could occur and how high above ground the water could The Best Hurricane Plan In making a plan to protect and save your boat, remember this as the most important thing you need to know: “A bad plan carried out is better than a good plan not carried out. Make your plan so you will carry it out.”

Go to the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.south windsmagazine.com and learn about the most important aspects of creating a plan to protect your boat. Read the first article, “A Good and Simple Plan for Your Boat.”

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How storm surge and storm tide work together. Image courtesy NOAA.

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NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlook is not a hurricane landfall forecast; it does not predict how many storms will hit land or where a storm will strike. Forecasts for individual storms and their impacts will be provided throughout the season by NOAA’s National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov.

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The 2014 Hui Wharram Provided a Sampling of Sizes and Styles Florida Keys, May 16-18

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he 2014 Spring Hui Wharram (Hui is Hawaiian for “Gathering”) held in Islamorada, Florida Keys, at the famous Lorelei Cabana Bar was a success again this year. Nearly 70 people attended, crawling all over and sailing the six Wharram catamarans that made it to the event. More than 50 of these visitors attended our Dutch treat dinner on Saturday evening, and many were pleased to win one of the door prizes.

The fabulous Florida Keys provided plenty of sunshine but lots of wind—unfortunately, a little too much and from exactly the wrong direction for some to get here. Quite a bit of chop and some very heavy seas beyond the reef in the Florida Straits toward the Bahamas dissuaded even some of our usual stalwarts.

From left to right: Tiki 21, Hitia 17, Pahi 31, Tiki 26. Photo by Brandon Gamble.

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The categories and winners of this year’s awards are (last names are deleted to protect the innocent): Worst Slog to Get Here: Greg and Barbara, Pahi 31 (sailed 8 days to windward) Embarrassment Award: “My Boat Will Absolutely Be Ready and There This Year.” Thom, Tiki 31 Greatest Distance Traveled from Homeport to Get to the Hui: Zui, from Shanghai, China Best Small New Build: Omar and Marge, Hitia 17 Best Large New Build: Brenden and Alesia, Tiki 38 Best New Buy: Brandon, Tangaroa 36 (he bought my Tangaroa and I got a Tiki 21).

Our Inspirational Leader, Oldest Active Wharramite (and Best Polynesian Female Dancer Hand-Painted Shirt). At 88, and, as always, this goes to Gene Perry, for without Gene, these Huis would never have happened! Thank you, Gene, for keeping us true to our cause and course.

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Three Wharram attendees standing on a Pahi 31. Photo by Brandon Gamble.

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2006 Beneteau Cyclades 51.5

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ave you ever chartered a sailboat with The Moorings, Sunsail, or a similar outfit?

You fly in to some exotic locale, board a perfectly prepared yacht and sail away. Everything you could want is already on the boat, from a fully equipped galley with fridge and deep freezer to floating cockpit cushions, to linens in the cabins to a full dodger and cockpit Bimini. And the boat is set up to make everything easy—furling jib, stack pack and/or lazy jacks for the main, pushbutton anchoring, full electronics and autopilot, and all lines led to the cockpit. At

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The 51.5 is a big boat. LOA is 51’3”, LWL 49’9”, LOD 50’, beam 16’1”, draft 6’7”, and it displaces 27,955 pounds. That 16-foot beam translates to a fantastic amount of space—about twice the volume of more traditional 50-footers.

anchor, there are shades and screens for all the hatches and a generator with three-zone air-conditioning to keep everyone cool and happy. What’s not to like?

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Looking forward with settee on starboard side. The salon is huge, with seating for 10 at the table, plus a center island workspace with storage, a large galley, and a separate nav station.

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me, I found myself looking at those charter boats I had enjoyed on vacation so much.

What I learned was this: A boat coming out of charter can be a great deal—but you need to do your homework, but that’s an article for another day (in a future SOUTHWINDS issue).

I purchased a Beneteau Cyclades 51.5 from The Moorings, took possession in Tortola, BVI, and christened it Ambassador, which turned out to be fitting, as it was to be my entry into 21 countries. The boat was equipped and ready as if for a charter, including galley equipment, linens, a full tank of fuel, and even 10 sets of brand new masks, snorkels and fins. The safety is built in as well, with a 10-man life raft in a floatfree compartment, plus jack lines, harnesses and lifejackets for 10 people. The two big items I added were an asymmetric spinnaker and a feathering max-prop.

The 51.5 is a big boat. LOA is 51’3”, LWL 49’9”, LOD 50’, beam 16’1”, draft 6’7”, and it displaces 27,955 pounds. That 16-foot beam translates to a fantastic amount of space—about twice the volume of more traditional 50-footers. Five cabins make up the accommodations, with four double cabins, each with its own head and shower in the corners, and a single berth and head for crew/storage forward, accessed though a foredeck hatch.

The salon is huge, with seating for 10 at the table, plus a center island workspace with storage, a large galley, and a separate nav station.

The charter layout is ideal for me, as we have six grown kids and a bunch of friends who like to join us in exotic places when they can. So, with five cabins and five bathrooms, we always have room for guests. With the four main cabins being equal, there isn’t a big owner’s suite, and that’s a drawback for some people. Even my wife sometimes wishes for a bigger suite just for us. But then all the kids show up, and we’re happy for all the cabins. It does seem funny, though, that I have more bathrooms on the boat than in my house!

Being an active sailor, performance is an issue for me, and this boat does not disappoint. The Farr-designed hull helps make this a great sailing boat in almost all conditions.

And after sailing it over 20,000 miles through three oceans the last few years, I have tested it in all conditions.

The boat is happiest and fastest on a beam or a broad reach, and that is what most of my cruising entailed. Due to the rig and deck layout, it doesn’t point quite as high as I might have liked, but unless you are racing to a mark, a few degrees doesn’t make so much difference on cruising time.

Very light winds, under 6 knots, is slow going, but the typical 8-15 knots of the trades is perfect. The strongest wind I’ve had it in was 38 knots gusting to 42. I was expecting it, and decided to run with it as I was rounding the horn of Brazil and knew it wouldn’t last more than 12 hours. With three reefs in the main and a scrap of jib out, the boat was balanced and comfortable, surfing down the big waves in complete control, and with the autopilot driving. www.southwindsmagazine.com

The max prop I installed is expensive, but for me the performance outweighs the cost. Dragging a fixed blade prop is 1/4 to 1/2 knot slower on this boat, and over thousands of miles it really adds up. I also like the full reverse thrust a feathering prop offers. With a feathering prop, you can also adjust the pitch yourself, to better tune your speed to your RPMs just the way you like it.

The mainsail is fully battened, and runs on cars up the mast. This makes for easy hoisting, and with three reef points, it is easy to adjust to conditions. All of the reef lines and halyards run through stoppers to the cockpit, so you can stay behind the dodger, under the Bimini and stay dry while putting in reefs. Dropping the sail completely is also automatic—just release the halyard, and it packs itself neatly into its bag. No need to go forward if I don’t want to.

The 110 percent genoa furls, and with the sewn-in luff pads, works very well reefed also. For true heavy weather sailing, a staysail would be better, but there’s really no reason to be out in heavy weather anymore.

In lighter winds, like 10 knots on the beam, or up to 15 true on a broad reach, the asymmetric spinnaker (or cruising spinnaker) is simply wonderful. The ATN sock makes for easy and safe hoisting and dousing, and the extra sail area provides enough horsepower to keep the boat moving smartly. And, of course, it looks great!

On one journey, I sailed almost 9000 nautical miles singlehanded, and averaged 6.8 knots for the whole trip. My best day was 232 nm, a 9.7-knot average, and my worst was 94 nm. That’s good performance across the oceans in a big comfy boat.

When there is no wind, or the destination is directly upwind, the Yanmar 100 hp engine provides all the power needed. Cruising at 7.5 knots, it burns just 1.2 gallons per hour, and it can push the boat at 9.5 knots when I need it to.

With 116 gallons in stainless tanks, there’s plenty of range before needing to add fuel jugs.

Life in the cockpit underway is comfortable and roomy.

The twin wheels make it easy to stay on the rail for better visibility when sailing in a crowded bay, or for maneuvering to a dock, and also open up the center of the cockpit for easy boarding through the stern, whether from dock or dinghy. On longer sails, autopilot does all the driving, so finding a comfy place in the shade to sit and watch is all that’s required. The primary chart plotter is on the center console, visible from either helm position, and the individual gauges for wind speed, direction, knotmeter, depth and autopilot controls are directly in front of the steering wheels. This is great when I’m behind a wheel, but when auto is driving and I’m relaxing in the main cockpit area, I can’t see the gauges. This only happens when at sea, so not a huge deal, but I was tempted to put a repeater somewhere forward that could be seen from anywhere, just to satisfy my endless curiosity and monitoring on long passages.

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Looking forward with galley on port side. Passage to the two forward cabins can be seen here. Life on the inside is dry, stable and comfortable, just as it should be. Even with a full crew aboard, there is room for everyone to relax without bumping into each other all the time.

Life in the cockpit underway is comfortable and roomy. The twin wheels make it easy to stay on the rail for better visibility when sailing in a crowded bay, or for maneuvering to a dock, and also open up the center of the cockpit for easy boarding through the stern, whether from dock or dinghy.

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The deck area forward of the dodger is wide and flat, with room for a dozen people as a sundeck.

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The deck area forward of the dodger is wide and flat, with room to stow a dinghy under the boom, or as a sundeck for a dozen people. Forward of the mast there is also space for a dinghy, and that’s the spot I prefer, as it doesn’t block any lines or visibility and isn’t in the way. A spare halyard makes launching and retrieving the dinghy easier if you need the help.

An advantage to a former charter boat is that everything tends to be oversized, extra durable, and easy to maintain, as those are important qualities when turning boats around every week. The windlass is no exception—and it’s strong—with 200 feet of all chain rode and a 55 kg anchor. And that makes for a good night’s sleep.

Another plus is some of the idiot proofing in the systems. Things like very clearly labeled valves and wiring, and isolators for the batteries. When the engine is running, all batteries get charged. As soon as the engine is off, the starting batteries get isolated, so even if I run the house batteries flat, the engine and generator will always start, allowing me to make more electricity.

Maintaining a boat this large may seem overwhelming, but with no wood to varnish, it is surprisingly easy. The only exterior wood is the cover strip over the companionway hatch slides, and the companionway doors. Both of those are protected by the dodger and Bimini, so I’ve only needed to varnish after two years of weathering. The rest of the boat is just a hose and a brush.

Life on the inside is dry, stable and comfortable, just as it should be. Even with a full crew aboard, there is room for everyone to relax without bumping into each other all the time. The cabins are private and have enough storage for all the clothes and electronics and stuff everyone brings. There’s lots of cabinetry and space in the salon and under every seat, and the floorboards are cavernous spaces, which are ideal for

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water and other bulk goods on the longer trips. Although the boat can hold a total of 260 gallons in the three water tanks, it always tastes like tank water to me, so I just use it for washing, and drink bottled water underway.

Under the forward cabin bunks, although not super convenient, is another huge storage area. I use these to store the fat moorings lines used in transiting the Panama Canal, empty fuel drums, and other bulky and rarely used items.

The fifth cabin, or crew cabin, is located in the bow, and accessed through a deck hatch. While it can be a cabin when needed, with a bunk, toilet and sink, it is really more of a storage area. I put the spinnaker bag on the elevated bunk, clipped to the side, and just open the hatch and hoist the sock right from the bag. Same for retrieving—even when it’s windy, it douses right down the hatch and into its bag, nice and controlled. This is also where I store fenders and dock lines.

Probably the least used major items for me are the generator and air-conditioning. I’ve found that once adjusted to the tropics, I am happy being warm and with fresh air in the cabin. So the A/C mostly sits unused. I suppose for someone who just spends weekends aboard, it would be nice to stay cool. The generator has been handy when doing repairs or other boat work, as I can use my regular 110-volt power tools, even in the middle of the ocean.

One concern for our southern waters is the draft. This boat draws 6’7”, so that restricts access to some places, and

There is a lot of space forward of the mast on the deck, including room for a dinghy.

requires a bit more vigilance in the thin water. But if you want a boat that’s easy to live on, and can also take you across the oceans quickly and comfortably, this could be a good choice. Current prices for these boats average $150,000 to $200,000, depending on condition.

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Small boats at the Island Place beach in Cedar Key. Photo by Simon Lewandowski.

Cedar Key, FL, May 2-4

By Bruce Matlack

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I viewed this “Small Vessel Non-Event” as a family he 30th annual Cedar Key Small Vessel “‘Non Event,” gathering, akin to a reunion of my family tribe legacy 100 attracted some 200 aficionados who gathered to hear years ago in Haddonfield, NJ. There was no race in Cedar the event’s keynote speaker, multihull guru Jim Key, no entry fee, and no prize was awarded. Reward was Brown, open the Friday night pot luck gathering at the comsolely the prestige of knowing you were there to gather munity center by saying, “If it has to have more than a oneaxle trailer to get it here, it probably is too big.” He could not recall who he “stole” the quote from, but in typical Jim Brown fashion, he hit the nail on the head with these few choice words—aptly describing those who make this annual trek to far out Cedar Key on Florida’s Nature Coast—always held the first full weekend of May so there is enough water at high tide in daylight hours to float your boat.

Early interest in Cedar Key began when traders established an east-west railroad across upper Florida in 1860 to avoid reefs and save time rounding the long Florida peninsula. The railroad attracted two pencil sawmills that moved in on the cedar trees.

When the cedar ran out—and a hurricane destroyed the rest—the population dropped from 1800 to a mere 800. Seafood and tourism became the new economy, and that’s still true today. Cedar Key folks love tourists. Our outstanding waitress at the historic Island Hotel restaurant in the heart of the quaint, two-square-block village said to me, “I love when you all come. I have lived here 25 years and all the From left to right: Dave Lucas’ Melonseed; Kent Bleakley’s Prototype color of your sails and the equally colorful people are SeaPearl with lug rig; Bob Treat’s 12.5-foot cold-molded catboat, Freddy the Cat. Photo by Holly Bird. always my first day of spring.”

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with like-minded peoboat-plans firm, who ple and listen, learn unofficially made the and witness all the spebiggest splash with his cial craft that these afimodern version of a cionados towed or carMalibu outrigger type topped in from as far proa. Others attending away as Maine, Caliwere: Barbara and Kent fornia and Washington Bleakley, Sea Pearl State. Most craft were enthusiasts, yacht debuilt of wood and liverers and early epoxy, and the smell of Windsurfer pioneers fresh varnish was in from Tarpon Springs, the air.

FL; Meade and Janet More important Gougeon from Bay than the vessels was City, MI; Don Wigston, the annual rekindling Corsair expert and of friendships of water dealer from Florida’s men whose only agenPanhandle; Mike and da was to share their Linda McGarry from yarns stretching over Palm Harbor, FL; long sea miles. The Harry Tieken, a Dutchunseasonably cool and Mike Jones’ William Garden Eel design 18.5 ft canoe yawl, Aunt Louise. Photo by man, now from Onshowery weather did Holly Bird. tario, Canada, who has not much dampen the provided Andy Zimgathering’s energy. A merman with successdinner party and early launchings ful kayak designs. Numerous began in earnest Thursday, May 1, Everglades Challenge familiar at Andy Zimmerman’s vacation faces of “WaterTribe” fame were condo. Andy, an old friend from in attendance as well.

Greensboro, NC, is a pioneering Last but not least was this genkayak designer from the 80s, and uine character, Jimbo Meador, the entrepreneur behind the Andy Zimmerman’s guest from Windrider trimaran line.

L.A. (Lower “Alerbamer” as he Friday night was the grand Mike Leniman (who trailered a boat from Venice, CA), Bruce says). He co-owns Dragonfly potluck feast atop the highest hill Matlack (article author) and Jim Brown (keynote speaker Boatworks LLC in Vero Beach, at the community center, serving and father of the SeaRunner trimarans). Courtesy photo.

FL, and produces USA-made fishnearly 200 guests—up from only ing SUPs. Meador had the dubi20 in attendance just two years prior. Featured were talks by ous distinction of teaching his friend Tom Hanks to “talk legends Jim Brown and Meade Gougeon. Jim showed movies right”—like a Southerner in the fictitious character of Forrst of early multihull pioneers, while Meade—of West System Gump. He told me, “I don’t count that experience as one of Epoxy fame—talked about his Everglades Challenge finish, my successes.” Jimbo is also a world-class fisherman who beating out 25 competitors in his class, all of whom were contracts with the Orvis firm to design outdoor clothing younger than his 75 years. Sponsors like West System, the and equipment.

West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron, and Andy Saturday night was the annual 10-buck barbecue, hostZimmerman were honored, and the food was both exceped by volunteers of the West Coast Trailer Sailing tionally good and plentiful. The evening ended with Andy Squadron, with a dinner buffet on the lawn next to the Zimmerman announcing that he and Meade Gougeon are Island Place Hotel. Those of us who were allergic to no-seestarting a foundation to support Jim Brown’s multihull-flaums suppered instead at the Island Hotel two blocks away. vored “Outrig.org”—a voyaging history website.

Sunday, the sun reappeared and afforded the best photo Recognizable attendees to me were: Zeta Kelly, intrepday for strutting classics to set their sails in more seasonal id road traveler from Olympia, WA; Joanna Brown, wife of conditions.

Jim Brown for 55 years, Matthews, VA; and John Marples Well, you might ask yourself, as I did, “What kind of a with new wife Robin Jettinghoff, assistant editor of Wooden tribe have I joined here?” Perhaps messin’ about in these Boat magazine, all the way from Brooklin, ME. John has small craft represents an “unfixed fluid existence” and combeen Jim Brown’s partner in multihull crime for more than radeship “that more than compensates for a lack of creature 40 years; locals Bob and Gerry Treat, who hosted this event comforts” (my paraphrase of a May 2014 National Geographic at their home for 13 years until stopping two years ago article). when it outgrew their home; two pioneer founders of the If this tribal gathering is for you, take out your cedar original event, Hugh Horton, Bufflehead sailing canoe wood pencil and jot down “Cedar Key” on your calendar builder, and Ron Hoddinott, founder of West Coast Trailer for the first weekend in May 2015.

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At the start off St. Petersburg—a no-wind situation. The start was later moved closer to the Skyway Bridge where the race committee found enough wind to start the race.

Regata del Sol al Sol 2014 — St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 25 A Slow but Steady Race to Paradise

By Beth Pennington, event chair Photos supplied by these participating vessels: Freyja, 14 Pennies, Chantey, and H2O—and photographers Barbara Watson and Karen Lieberman.

Cover: Orient Express, a Cheoy Lee 41, tacks west after passing under the skyway bridge at the beginning of the race.

Orient Express went on to finish first in Cruiser B and second overall. Photo by Steve Morrell.

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he morning of April 25 started out with very light winds as the parade of boats sailed past the privateer vessel, The LYNX, which was the staging area (replacing The Pier because of its closure) for VIPs, Mexican consul members and other guests from the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Due to the light wind—and with the cannons going off—the flag was raised for the 15 competitors to follow the race committee boat down the bay in search of sailable wind for a new start location. When the race committee arrived at the “C” cut range marker, they found freshening winds, and at 11:55 a.m., the race officially began.

The race boats struggled with light air the first 24 hours of the race before the winds came, but they came with a very strong current against them, making progress very slow. Every year, the racing is different, but it always involves a light-air portion, strong loop currents, heavy wind, mixed seas—and even a becalming.

Four vessels—Sweet Melissa (Christopher Cantolino), Orient Express (Joel Taliaferro), XTC (Tom Glew), and 14 Pennies (Roy Rogers)—changed places many times and were close at times, vying for the coveted first to finish and overall regatta winner. Once again, the current proved to be their nemesis. Sweet Melissa came out in front to win both of those trophies, along with first overall in the Cruiser class.

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overall. XTC took first in the Non-Spinnaker class and fourth overall. 14 Pennies landed in second place in Cruiser A and third overall.

The vessel Tattoo, with Glenn Benson at the helm, took third in Cruiser A. H20 (Robert Waddell) took second place in Cruiser B and won the best finish for a new competitor.

After You (John Gardner) took first-place honors in Cruiser C and won the sportsmanship award for assisting another vessel in trouble. Anthie (George Alexiou) took second in Cruiser C. Blue Heron (Russ Hoadley) came away with a second in Non-Spinnaker followed by Severance (Scott Collins) in third. Due to the Corinthian spirit of this event, Bel Esprit II (Ted Riley) and Chantey (John Hafner) were awarded the third-place trophies in Cruiser B and C respectively. Bel Esprit also won the most years of participation in the regatta with 22 years of consecutive competition. Freyja and Great Adventure finished fourth and fifth in Cruiser A. The Friendship Trophy this year was awarded to the admiral of the Mexican navy for the navy’s many years of dedication to helping the Regata del Sol al Sol vessels, and specifically for rescuing Caribbean Amphibian, which was in trouble due to mechanical and rigging/sail issues, resulting in being towed in by the navy gun boat. Admiral Pignol graciously accepted the award and called the head of the search and rescue division to the podium to share the award. www.southwindsmagazine.com

H20 skipper Robert Waddell (second from right) accepting the Best Finish award for a new entrant.

John Hafner Chantey (second from left) receives 3rd-Place trophy Cruiser C.

All the boats which started made it to Isla Mujeres this year, and there was a large contingency of families, friends, and yacht club members attending the many events on the island. The race organizers in Mexico—Enrique Lima Zuno, Jose de Jesus Lima, Maria Boyan, Kin Mendillo, the mayor of Isla-Agapito Magana, and many others welcomed them, as always, with open arms; and they were presented with the traditional drinks upon arrival.

The basketball game was very exciting, but in the end the Isla players won again. I believe the standings are Mexicans 44, Gringos 2, but great fun was had by all. Due to winds that made the area for the Amigos Race a washing machine, there was no race, and the children were delivered their goodies and gifts either on the dock or at an event coinciding with a school program.

It was great to see such diversity in the crew members

this year, with many young people ranging in age from 13 to 25—along with those who were more seasoned sailors who have done the regatta many times over the years. There were many repeat entrants: Bel Esprit, 22 years consecutively, Anthie, 25 or more years, but with a break in their attendance. After You, XTC, Sweet Melissa, and Blue Heron have competed consecutively for at least the past three years and 14 Pennies for two years but with a different skipper. Orient Express, Severance, and Great Adventure returned this year, and we had five boats competing for the very first time: Freyja, Tattoo, H2O, Caribbean Amphibian and Chantey.

Go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org for more pictures and results. You can also view the tracking of the vessels both on their way to Isla Mujeres (and a few on the way back) by clicking Satellite Tracking on the right hand side of the home page.

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5th Annual Bone Island Regatta —

From Sarasota and Naples to Key West, May 14-17

By Alice Petrat, regatta organizer

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orty-four boats started the race out of Sarasota or Naples to reach the finish line in Key West. Winds were fair out of the south between 5-15 knots at the start, but shifted to north winds as the race proceeded, strengthening to 15-20 knots. The steady winds made for a quick finish with many boats only a few seconds apart at the finish line. The GPS SPOT technology that each boat carried brought the race to life for onshore family and friends who followed the race tracks online—even some who were as far away as England. The SPOT track spectators even Living the Dream, which started in Sarasota, crossing the start- cheered their relatives on through online social networking sites. ing line just before dark. Living the Dream was first to cross the line in Key West, and took first overall and first in Spinnaker class. Then tracks became a source of exciting conversation at the awards dinner held at Dante’s in Key West.

The first boat to cross the finish line in Key West was Living the Dream—a Jeanneau 42 out of Sarasota—which came in on Thursday, May 15. It received the first-place trophy in the Spinnaker class, and first overall for the Sarasota fleet. Mi Sueno, a Morgan 44CC out of St. Petersburg, received first place in the True Cruising class. First place in Non-Spinnaker was Windcaller, a Catalina 42 out of Bradenton.

The first across the finish line from the Naples start was Southern Crescent, a Santa Cruz 37. Miss Cathleen, an O’Day 32, placed first in the True Cruising class. Shady Lady, a Cal 34, took first in the Spinnaker class. Wicked Wicked Ways, a custom 30, placed first in the Non-Spinnaker class and first overall for the Naples fleet.

A first for the regatta was an all-woman-crewed boat, Sea Swan, a Morgan 34 skippered by Bronwen McKeiver, starting out of Naples. Sea Swan took second in the True Cruising class.

With everyone back on land, the race was celebrated in Skipper Bob Harkrider (with the award) and crew of Living the island fashion with events both Friday and Saturday. The racers Dream receiving their award for first in Spinnaker. were welcomed to Key West at the kickoff party at Kelly’s on Friday night where all had a great time recognizing old faces and The all-woman crew of Sea Swan, skippered by Bronwan meeting new friends to live island music. Saturday was a full day McKiever, receiving their award for second in True Cruising. of events with the ever-popular bagels and pastry breakfast on the docks, starting things off at 9 a.m. Then sailors relaxed with lunch at the Smokin’ Tuna. The awards ceremony was held Saturday night at Dante’s. A sponsor and visitor from Germany, representing the Leica Camera Corporation, was Oliver Giesenberg, who spoke at the awards. Commodore Pete Kujawaki from the Sarasota Yacht Club passed out trophies.

Sarasota Results:

Spinnaker : 1, Living the Dream, Bob Harkrider; 2, Mother Ocean, Rick Gress; 3, Prime Plus, Frank Hanna; Non-Spinnaker : 1, Windcaller, Joe McClash; 2, Midnight Sun, Blaise Pearson; 3, Special K, Bob Klement; True Cruising : 1, Mi Sueno, Ron Kinney; 2, 14 Pennies, Patrick Hurt; 3, First Wind, Art Cupps.

Naples Results: Spinnaker : 1, Shady Lady, Steve Honour; 2, Vagabond, Dan Spence; 3, TBone, Jason Richards; Non-Spinnaker : Wicked Wicked Ways, Roger Horton, 2, Fancy Free, Jerry Poquette; 3, Air Supply, Steve Romaine; True Cruising: Miss Cathleen, John Finnegan; 2, Sea Swan, Bronwan McKiever; 3, Dragon Fly Plus, Dr. Ulrich Rohde.

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eventeen vessels left Pensacola May 7-8 fighting head winds—and later no winds—for bragging rights in the 555-nautical mile 28th Regata al Sol (RAS), which goes south across the Gulf of Mexico to Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

This biennial “race to the sun,” its destination the tiny “island of women,” is still as challenging as ever.

“The only thing that changes is progress,” said Pensacola Yacht Club’s RAS co-chair, John Matthews.

Two years ago, Pensacola Yacht Club and Southern Yacht Club (the other co-sponsoring yacht club, along with Club de Yates de Isla Mujeres) created a perpetual trophy to honor the memory, accomplishments and life of the late Sr. Jose de Jesus Lima, to be awarded at each future race to the skipper who displays the best sportsmanship and seamanship.

“History was made again this year,” continued Matthews. “We presented Agipito Magana Sanchez, president of the municipality, with a proclamation designating Isla Mujeres a Sister City International to Pensacola.”

“This relationship will provide educational, economic development and cultural opportunities that will be mutually beneficial to both cities,” said Pensacola’s mayor, Ashton J. Hayward, III. PYC’s George Gamble’s new Beneteau Oceanis 55, Testarossa, left with the 13-boat Cruising class fleet on May 7. They crossed the finish line just over three-and-one-half days, correcting out at 73:02:13. That was almost five hours ahead of the first-place boat in the Racing class, Stephen Murray Jr.’s Carkeek HPR 40, Decision, which successfully defended its first place overall in the racing class.

Gamble also broke the 2010 cruising fleet record, set by Southern Yacht Club’s Lady Gray, a Beneteau 49. That boat finished second in cruising spinnaker B this year, and third in cruising fleet.

Testarossa’s crew of 10 included eight seasoned racers.

“We had two 8-hour watches,” said second watch captain, Rick “RZ” Zern. “Other than a lot of wind, we had no issues onboard. Everything went as planned, but it was a rough race.”

Paul Gillette, one of three chefs aboard, is a veteran of 10 RAS races—three aboard his own boat. “I like to eat and don’t mind being below decks when it’s rocking,” he smiled. And it was rocking.

For 85 percent of the race, Testarossa had a doublereefed main and a small jib up. “We never even raised the chute,” said Zern.

Gamble’s crew earned five perpetual trophies and several additional keeper trophies.

Radio Flyer, a modified Valliant 40, owned by Tim Cerniglia and homeported in Slidell, LA, made its third

Another Milestone for Regata al Sol

By Julie B. Connerley

At the start off St. Petersburg—a no-wind situation. The start was later moved closer to the Skyway Bridge where the race committee found enough winds to start the race.

crossing to Isla Mujeres—but it was not exactly what Cerniglia envisioned.

“About 15 miles out, I went below to record our position,” Cerniglia began. “I checked the bilge, found water, and traced it forward.” He knew immediately what the problem was. The boat had a leak at the waterline that had been fixed around two years ago.

The crew reluctantly returned to Pensacola, with Cerniglia promising that, if possible, they would restart the race. Thanks to Pensacola Shipyard and Flat Island Marine, they were back in the regatta the next day and headed south.

After two-and-a-half days, they hit the doldrums. “We were even pointed north. One guy went swimming. But we kept trying until the calculations indicated we would not make it by Thursday’s awards,” he remarked. “We won the turtle award two years ago, and I was hoping that we might at least win that trophy this year, but we didn’t.”

Cerniglia finally accepted his fate, turned on the engine, and made it to the awards party. “It was absolutely worth it,” he said, “as always.”

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The Father of Regata al Sol and Yucatan Tourism

By Julie B. Connerley

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ing, diving and the tranquility that livhat began 50 years ago, ing by the sea could provide.

Regata al Sol*, is considered He and his wife, Dona Rebeca by many as one of the oldest (who passed in 2006 after 60 years of sporting competitions that takes marriage) and children, would vacaplace between the U.S. and Mexican tion in Cozumel and Isla Mujeres three shores. times a year before finally moving to It has come a long way since the distinctly isolated island of Isla 1965’s inaugural race featuring two Mujeres in 1951 when he was 39. “My aging, leaking 44-foot wooden economic situation was fairly well Luders on loan from the Naval Air off,” Sr. Lima would later recall, “and Station, (NAS) Pensacola. my businesses did not need my conBut the back-story of that first stant presence.” regatta is one for the history books— Ironically, for a man who rubbed one of passion, politics, personality, shoulders with presidents, he chose and character. This is a brief look at to relocate to a small island with virthe “father of Yucatan tourism,” Sr. tually no modern comforts. The only Jose de Jesus Lima (1912-2009), and electricity came from the naval base indeed, the father of Regata al Sol. which ran from 8-9 p.m. and lighted a After obtaining double degrees few streets. in law and teaching from the He bought land and built their University of Mexico in 1940, Don Book cover of one of the biographies of the Caribbean entitled Jose de Jesus Limas, written by first two cabins, “the Green and the Jose—or Don Pepe to his close Juan Jose Morales, published in Spanish, 2007.

Yellow,” which he named La Casa friends—began a whirlwind career in Grande. Soon after, he politics and business. purchased a BelizePolitical commissions built sloop which he included state legislanamed El Chac. He tor, member of federal enjoyed sailing it parliament, deputy along the Yucatan director of civil service coast and running pensions, and senior dive trips. officer of the revoluOn April 22, tionary block of the 1965, a contingent of chamber of senators.

Mexican dignitaries Business ventures arrived in New included building Orleans for Mexico youth hostels, conWeek. struction of roads and Included were Sr. airports, social work, Miguel Aleman (Don modernization of the Miguel), former Presforest industry, cotton ident of Mexico, who business and tourism was then serving as development. chairman of the NatThroughout his ional Tourist Council life, Don Jose met and of Mexico, and Don maintained close relationships with half a Challenger, one of the 44-foot wooden boats that was owned by Naval Air Station Jose, who had recently completed the first dozen Mexican presi- Pensacola and was sailed in the Regata al Sol in 1968. hotel on Isla Mujeres dents, 30-plus govercalled the Zazil-Ha. nors, hundreds of secretaries and undersecretaries of state, They came to announce a regatta sponsored by senators, deputies, mayors and board members of cities, Southern Yacht Club beginning in New Orleans and ending directors of institutes and governmental enterprises. He in Isla Mujeres. It was to be co-sponsored by Club de Yates savored his personal friendships as well. It was those relade Isla Mujeres. tionships Don Jose networked that brought the first Regata Since political relations between the United States and al Sol to culmination.

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The waterfront on Isla Mujeres in 1968, the fourth year of the Regata al Sol.

Lima and Pensacola Yacht Club’s Regata al Sol co-chair, John Matthews. The photo was taken in 2008, 11 months before Lima passed away.

take their vessels near the eastern coast of Mexico given its proximity to Cuba. But this didn’t daunt Don Jose.

Working behind the scenes, through personal contacts on both sides of the Yucatan channel, he communicated with officials in Cuba and Mexico to ensure both vessels’ and personnel safety. He then relayed information so it could be officially released.

At the same time, Mexico was busily preparing for an influx of gringos with planned festivities, trophies, etc.

However, as the race date drew nearer, no boats had registered and Don Miguel became worried.

Once again Don Jose was the “answer man.” Through all his connections, he met Admiral Diego Mujica Naranjo,

a great athlete/organizer (who would later be involved in water sports at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics). Mujica had been trained as a pilot at NAS. He made some calls to his buddies at NAS and received authorization from the base commander for the use of sailboats from the Officers’ Club in the first Regata al Sol, as a “goodwill gesture.” (Those NAS boats would continue to be loaned for at least four years.)

Don Jose found his dream home location at the northern tip of the island where an unusual rocky spit of land was surrounded by water. He built his famous Casa de los Rocas or house of rocks in 1970. Since then, every skipper of Regata al Sol (and the annual St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres Regata al Sol del Sol) has been entertained at the Lima family home built in the fashion of Mayan construction. Don Jose’s legacy lives on through his children and Regata al Sol. *Not to be confused with the Regata del Sol al Sol—the annual race from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres. The Regata al Sol from Pensacola to Isla Mujeres is a biennial race.

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CAROLINA SAILING

Sailoree – A Scouting Phenomenon On the shores of Lake Moultrie, each spring, sailing serves as a nexus of education and opportunity for novice and experienced mariners alike.

By Dan Dickison

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olling down the dirt road that leads to Camp Moultrie, just 40 minutes north from Charleston, SC, you’d swear time had warped. Somehow, you’ve jumped back decades and landed in a place where seeing Andy of Mayberry stroll around the next bend in the road wouldn’t come as a surprise. The surroundings at this lakeside enclave are quaint and peaceful, even on the busiest Saturday of the year.

Just beyond racks of dinghies and small keelboats on trailers, just past an array of tents and picnic tables, the towering pines and oaks part, and there’s a large, grassy clearing adjacent the lake. Off to one side, a group of 50 or so

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Skipper Thom Harrison, center right, addresses all of the scouts who attended Sailoree this year at Camp Moultrie.

individuals encircles a man with a clipboard. Thom Harrison, the skipper (adult leader) of Sea Scout Ship 510 in Mt. Pleasant, SC, is the chief organizer of this annual gathering—Sailoree—and he’s going over some important safety information.

“This is not a plug-and-play environment,” he tells his older scouts, the ones in charge of running a large portion of the weekend’s activities. “Our campers are going to be teaching themselves to a certain extent. Mostly, what I need from all of you are eyes on the water. We want to be on top of the safety element here,” he continues. Then, after making sure that everyone is equipped with a life vest and a whistle, he instructs the older scouts to take over.

The emphasis at Sailoree, explains Harrison, is not just getting these kids comfortable with boats and sailing, but it’s also about teaching leadership skills. “That,” he explains, “is a core principle of Sea Scouts. The programs are intended to be run by the scouts themselves.” He points out that there exists a broad spectrum of approaches within the organization. “You’ll find some ships (as Sea Scout groups are called) that are managed in the style of Adm. Halsey and some that are run more like Jimmy Buffet. Our ship is somewhere in the middle. We adhere to the structure, but we’re usually somewhat relaxed.” To make his point, Harrison continues, “Seeing kids paddling with daggerboards because of light winds, well, some purists wouldn’t condone that. For us, that means that kids are on the water getting to know sailboats, and that’s largely what this weekend is about.”

Now in its eighth year, Sailoree is a homegrown event sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Participants here include Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturer Scouts who arrive from around the Carolina Low Country—from Savannah, GA, to Myrtle Beach, SC. These scouts range from 13 to 19 years old. Except for the designated 10 or so youth leaders, the majority of these youngsters are complete neophytes when it comes to sailboats. www.southwindsmagazine.com

And that’s the point. should,” says Harrison. “The Veteran sailors know that time older scouts are teaching the spent on the water, and more younger scouts, and in the specifically around sailboats, process, they’re learning can be tremendously formathings themselves.” tive. The founder of the Boy And that’s one of the Scouts, Sir Baden Powell, most important aspects of Sea understood this as well. Just Scouting. It goes back to that two years after establishing bit in the manual about the Boy Scouts in 1908, he knowledge that can help Esther Harrelson, on the right, was the youth leader at Sailoree this formed an offshoot—the Sea year. Here, she gets two of her fellow Sea Scouts ready to teach these youngsters “become Scouts. According to the aspects of sailing to the younger scouts. self-sufficient.”

Harrison national Sea Scout manual, the elaborates: “We’re also trying training that this organization to expose kids to things that offers helps youngsters may matter to them later on. “develop character—pluck, Some could end up learning patriotism and intelligent disabout fiberglass and see that cipline—through a sense of it involves chemistry. You duty. By teaching boat mannever know what will spark agement and seamanship, an interest in a kid, and you young men (and now women; never know where this kind as of the early 1970s) would of exposure might lead.” also gain individual knowlTo demonstrate that, edge to help them become Harrison mentions a number self-supporting….”

Sea Scout leaders stand ready for the next duo of younger scouts of former Sea Scouts who are Harrison identifies 18- who will undergo the capsize drill at Sailoree. now studying at maritime year-old Esther Harrelson as academies around the United a model Sea Scout. She’s the designated boatswain for States. His son Andrew, in particular, honed his interest in Sailoree this year, which means she’s in charge of all the sailing through Sea Scouting and then got accepted to youth leaders, and consequently must be aware of everyMaine Maritime. And next fall, Esther Harrelson will be thing that’s going on with the younger scouts. As the group studying marine engineering at the Merchant Marine migrates over to the shorefront, Harrelson directs her fellow Academy at Kings Point, thanks in large part to the experileaders to begin getting the campers ready for the capsize ence she’s been garnering in the Sea Scouts. drill, which will take place on board 12-foot Aqua Finns.

Over the years, more than 400 individuals have been In the time-honored tradition of summer camps everyintroduced to sailing by way of Sailoree, explains Harrison. where, Camp Moultrie utilizes a buddy board to keep track He doesn’t say so, but the implication is clear: This gatherof those scouts that are on the water. Harrelson makes sure ing is an effective growth model for the sport. It’s not simthat every camper puts his or her name on a tag, and that ply that this many individuals have been exposed to the fun tag is hung on the board before that person is allowed on and accessibility of sailing; it’s also that they’ve been shown the beach or near the water. the potential of a future in the sport.

This is Harrelson’s fourth Sailoree, and she credits the event with getting her started in the sport. It wasn’t long For additional information on Sea Scout Ship 510, log onto after attending her first Sailoree that she was invited to sail www.seascout510.org. onboard the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship from Charleston to New England. That offshore experience really cemented her appreciation of sailing, she says, and afterward, she transferred from the Venturer Scouts to the Sea Scouts, joining Ship 510. Ever since, Harrelson has been one of the most active members. For the past two years, she has raced aboard Peregrine, a locally owned Beneteau 456. In fact, she was onboard when a crew that included scouts from Ship 510 helped owner Tim Vinneau (a mate, or assistant scoutmaster) place second in the non-spinnaker division of the Pursuit class at the recent edition of Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week.

Out on Lake Moultrie, some half dozen Aqua Finns are coasting around just off the beach. Each boat has a young camper on board and an experienced Sea Scout who is dispensing information about the basics of boathandling, sail trim and weather awareness. “This is going just as it News & Views for Southern Sailors

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RACE CALENDAR SOUTHERN REGIONAL RACING CALENDAR Table of Contents Regional Calendars (Including regular club racing) Southeast Coast (NC, SC, GA) East Florida Southeast Florida Florida Keys West Florida Northern Gulf Coast (Florida Panhandle, AL, MS, LA, TX) For Racing News, Race Training and National and International Regattas in the South, see “Racing News” section.

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

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

Contact the club for dates and information. Individual club races are not listed here. We will list your club races only if they happen on a regular schedule.

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

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

www.mobyachtclub.com. Click on Harker’s Island. For registration information and details, contact Rob Eberle at eberlemarine@suddenlink.net

Charleston Yacht Club Open Regatta, Charleston, SC, July 19-20 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.

Race Calendar The following organizations do not post their races beyond the current month (go to their websites for schedule): Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC See club website for local club race schedule Long Bay Sailing. www.longbaysailing.com See club website for local club race schedule Club Racing Go to the local association and club websites for club racing.

Golden Isles Sailing Club. PHRF Spring Series March through May at Brunswick/St. Simon’s Island, GA. On Sundays with skippers meetings at Brunswick Landing Marina at noon. http://www.goldenislessailingclub.com/races/Schedule.asp.

JULY 11 Harker’s Island Sunfish Around-the-Island Race* South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of the clubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. (state in parenthesis, eg, SC=South Carolina) 4 Commodore/State Ports Regatta. Open. CFYC 5-6 July 4th Regatta. Open. Lake Norman YC 12-13 Firecracker Regatta. Opti, Laser, 420, Sunfish. Savannah YC

Upcoming Regattas

13th Annual Harker’s Island Sunfish Regatta, Harkers Island, NC, July 11 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 video tape 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.

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Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina See club website for local club race schedule.

Club races year around.

19-20 Charleston YC Open Regatta Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule 5-6 Firecracker Cup. Lake Lanier SC 12 Moonlight Scramble/Firely. Barefoot SC & Southern SC 20 Newcomers Race. Southern SC AUGUST (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 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 Rockville Regatta. Sullivan Island YC 2-3 Open Regatta. Carolina YC (NC) 9 Mt. Pleasant Youth Regatta. Cape Fear YC 30-31 Labor Day Regatta. Lake Norman YC (NC) 30-31 San Juan 21 Nationals. Lake Norman YC (NC)

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Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA). www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina.

See club website for local club race schedule.

Club races year around.

22 Savannah Cup. 30 Fall Harbor Race Lake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. Lake Lanier, GA See club website for local club race schedule 30-31 Vern Pickering Commodores Cup

Southeast Florida Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net

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. Spring-Summer series begins the first Wednesday after daylight savings begins. Wednesday Evening races weekly. The catamaran section of the club has fun sails on the third weekend each month at Kelly Park on Merritt Island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cocoa Village Fireworks Cruise. East Coast SA Firecracker Ocean Regatta. Port Canaveral YC Liberty Race. St. Augustine YC Gary Gordon Memorial Regatta. Halifax SA.

AUGUST 2 Double-handed Race. Melbourne YC 9 Gilligan’s Run Regatta (distance race) Hobie Fleet 80 Daytona Beach 28 Ponce Inlet to St. Augustine Race. Halifax River YC September 1 Labor Day Regatta. Rudder Club Jacksonville

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Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules) BBYC Biscayne Bay YC. www.biscaynebayyachtclub.com CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org LYC Lauderdale Yacht Club. www.lyc.org.

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J/24 Fleet 10 Districts. US SAILING Center SR Commodore’s Cup. Coconut Grove SC

AUGUST (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 9 Single Handed Race. CGSC 10 Double Handed Race. CGSC

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

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

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

JULY 5 Firecracker All Comers Regatta 19 Portsmouth #2 20 PHRF Summer #2 AUGUST 9 Portsmouth #3 10 PHRF Summer #3 16 Dog Day All Comers & Dogs 30-31 Labor Day Regatta

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Joey Meyer Regatta, Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay, FL, Aug. 30 The Tampa Sailing Squadron hosts this regatta for kids and teens. Racers will set up boats at 12:30 and attend a skippers’ meeting at 1:00. Races will be followed by an awards party. Graduates of TSS Youth Sailing’s sailing and racing classes, and sailors recommended by the Youth Sailing coaches are eligible to race.

The regatta is free but there are only a limited number of race boats, so an RSVP is required for race boat assignments. Some spectator boats are available—RSVP requested. To RSVP, leave message at (813) 645-2262 with your phone number, name, age, and when you took TSS Youth Sailing’s sailing or racing classes. For spectator boats and awards party, please leave the number of family members attending.

TSS Youth Sailing’s Joey Meyer Regatta memorializes a young sailor who grew up at the Tampa Sailing Squadron in Apollo Beach to join the U.S. Coast Guard.

For more information, go to TSS Youth Sailing’s website, www.youthsailingapollobeach.org, or Facebook, TSS Youth Sailing. TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., is a Florida nonprofit and federal 501(c)(3) educational organization.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta, Aug. 29-31 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be hosting its 68th Labor Day Regatta. With six 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. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat of the Year Event. Camping is available on the club grounds.

About 300 boats generally race in this regatta. 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.

The NOR and online registration is available at www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org

Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org.

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

Bradenton YC. Winter Races: Starting in October until April.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Pete Sailing Association. Weekly club racing. www.spsa.us Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) (please check with West Florida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org). For complete details, go to www.wfyra.org and click on the regional associations in Southwest Florida pertaining to each area below: Tampa Bay/Suncoast (also known as West Florida BOTY: (SCPHRF BOTY) Gulf Boat of the Year: (PHRF Gulf BOTY) Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year: (CaBOTY) Charlotte Harbor: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay: (SBYABOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) JULY No regattas planned during summer months till Labor Day. Go to club websites for local club racing which goes on year around.

AUGUST (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 29-30 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta. Sarasota Sailing Squadron* 30 Joey Meyer Regatta, Apollo Beach.*

West Florida Race Calendar The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in West Florida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org. For regatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go to the West 46 July 2014

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Texas Youth Race Week, Houston Yacht Club, July 12-18 A US Junior Olympics Sailing Event and USODA Team Trials Qualifier hosted annually by Texas Corinthian Yacht Club (Kemah), Lakewood Yacht Club (Seabrook), and the Houston Yacht Club. www.texasyouthraceweek.com Major Upcoming Regattas

Women’s Trilogy Races, July 19, 26, Aug. 2

USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, Gulf Coast, July 5-6 Optimist Red, White, Blue and Green fleet; Laser, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7; Club 420s; Flying Scot. Pensacola Yacht Club. www.pensacolayachtclub.org.

40th Annual Horn Island Hop, Ocean Springs, MS, July 5-6 A multihull regatta launching from Ocean Springs Yacht Club and racing out to Horn Island. The sailors lunch, then race back. The final leg is the next day when there is another opportunity to beat the time around Deer Island.

Go to www.osyc.com for more information.

The Women’s Trilogy Series is typically held every July. The first race, the 23rd Fast Women Regatta, is at the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, AL, and will be held on July 19 on Perdido Bay. In this race, a female sailor must be at the helm and 50 percent of the crew must be female. www.pointyachtclub.org. The second race, the 34th Bikini Regatta, is held at the Navy Yacht Club in Pensacola. It will be held July 26 on Pensacola Bay. In this regatta, a female sailor must be at the helm and 50 percent of the crew must be female. www.navypnsyc.org. The third race, the 27th Race for the Roses, will be held on Aug. 2 at the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club and only female crew are allowed to race. www.pensacolabeach-yc.org. Awards will be at each regatta. At the last regatta, there will be a special Trilogy Trophy for the contestant who enters all three races and earns the most combined points.

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RACE CALENDAR Texas Race Week 2013, Galveston, TX, July 24-26 Texas Race Week is the premier offshore yacht-racing event held by the Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA), with race headquarters at the Galveston Yacht Club. 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 five hours. Friday and Saturday courses run along the beach so onshore spectators can view the racing.

The 40 to 50 yachts expected to compete will race PHRF, Onedesign and level fleets.Register online at www.gbca.org.

94th Annual Lipton Cup, Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug 30-Sept. 1 The Pass Christian Yacht Club in Pass Christian, MS, will host the 94th Annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup on Labor Day Weekend. The regatta is an inter-club competition between the 33 member clubs of the Gulf Yachting Association.

Competitors sail the 19-foot one-design, the Flying Scot, in five races held over three days. The winning club hosts the 95th Lipton Cup in 2015. www.pcyc-gya.org.

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

Clubs listed this month (go to club websites for local club schedules) BSC Birmingham SC, Birmingham, AL CSA Corinthian SA, New Orleans, LA FWYC Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Beach, FL FYC Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL GBCA Galveston Bay Cruising Assoc. Galveston, TX GYA Gulf Yachting Association GYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS HYC Houston YC, Houston, TX LBYC Long Beach YC, Long Beach, MS LYC Lakewood YC, Lakewood, TX MYC Mobile YC, Mobile,AL NYC Navy YC, Pensacola, FL NOYC New Orleans YC

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Ocean Springs YC. Ocean Springs, MS Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL Pass Christian YC, Pass Christian, MS Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA Point YC. Josephine, AL Southern YC, New Orleans, LA South Shore YC, New Orleans, LA Texas Corinthian YC

JULY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 5 Patriot’s Day Regatta. PBYC 5-6 Junior Olympic Sailing Festival. PYC* 5-6 Meigs Regatta. FWYC 5-6 Island Hop. OSYC* 12 Bastille Day. NOYC 12-13 Summer Regatta. MYC 12-18 Texas Youth Race Week. HYC, LYC, TCYC* 19 Fast Women Regatta. PtYC 19 GORR. LBYC 18-20 GYA Junior Lipton’s. SYC 23-24 Memorial Hospital Jr Regatta. GYA 24-26 Texas Race Week. GBCA * 26 Bikini Regatta. NYC* 26 CSA Single Handed. CSA 26 Birthday Regatta. PCYC 26-27 Weatherly Regatta. GYC 28-Aug. 2 USSCA Sunfish Youth NA Championship. BWYC AUGUST (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 2 Race for the Roses. PBYC* 3 GYA Women’s PHRF Championship. PBYC 2-3 GYA J/22. PCYC 2-3 Summer in the Pass. PCYC 9 C.S.A. around the Lake. CSA 9 Round the Rig. MYC 9-10 Knost Regatta. PCYC 16-17 Galloway GYA Sunfish/Laser D14 Championship. GYC 23 Pam Sintes. NOYC / SSYC 23 Children’s Hospital Charity. FYC 23 Lipton Warm.up. PCYC 23 Big Mouth Regatta. PBYC 23-24 Rock, Paper, Scissor Regatta. BSC 24 Commodore’s Regatta. PYC 30 Katrina Memorial Regatta. OSYC 30-1 Sir Thomas Lipton Cup. PCYC*

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35' Catalina 350, 2005, In mast main, Full electronics, Davits, Full canvas, Very clean and ready to sail! $ 119,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

62’ MALCOLMTENNANTPOWER 60' CUSTOM CATAMARAN 50’ OWEN EASTON DESIGN 48' NAUTITECH CATAMARAN 48’ CHRIS WHITE 47’ R & C LEOPARD 45' VOYAGE CATAMARAN 44’ VOYAGE 440 44' LAGOON CATAMARAN 42’ MANTA CATAMARAN 42’ CHRISE WHITE 40’ FOUNTAINE PAJOT 40' MANTA CATAMARAN 38’ KIT KAT 38’ ADMIRAL OWNERS VERSION 38’ ADMIRAL 38’ PROUT MANTA 37’ PROUT SNOWGOOSE 35' ISLAND PACKET CAT 18’ SAILBIRD TRIMARAN

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76' VIKING SHIP 74' ORTHOLAN MOTORSAILOR 65' HERMANSON PILOTHOUSE 60’ AUZEPY BRENNEUR 60’ GULFSTAR MK II 56’ NAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT 51' BENETEAU IDYLLIC 15.5 50’ CHEOY LEE JOHN ALDEN 50’ GULFSTAR CSY 50’ DUNN BOATWORKS 50’ DUFOUR CLASSIC 50’ REINKE SUPER SECURA 49' KAUFMAN 48’ CUSTOM CUTTER (OPEN L) 47’ VAGABOND 47' WAUQUIEZ CENTURION 46’ HUNTER 466 46’ HUNTER 466 46’ CUSTOM MOTOR SAILOR 46' BINGHAM CUSTOM CUTTER 45’ JEANNEAU 45DS 45' HUNTER LEGEND 44’ RELIANCE SLOOP 44’ CSY WALKOVER 44’ BENETEAU OCEANIS CC 44' WELLINGTON 44’ HYLAS CC

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47' Robertson and Caine Leopard catamaran, 2004. 4 staterooms/4 heads, New Electronics, New Sails and New batteries! $399,000. Clark @ 561-676-8445

46' Hunter 466, 2004, New Electronics in ’14, Watermaker, Furling main, Washer/dryer, Fresh bottom job, $195,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

2014 is a record year!

WE NEED LISTINGS!

41' Bristol CC, 1988, New Yanmar, New genset, A/C, In-mast furling, Not a project boat, a true turnkey. $145,000, Jane @ 813-917-0911

29' Island Packet cutter, 1996, A/C, Autopilot, Raymarine C80 Chartplotter w/radar, Fresh bottom and compete maintenance records. $79,900, Kevin B @ 850-982-0983

35' Island Packet, 350, 1997, New standing rigging, Color GPS , radar, Solar panel, wind gen, $129,000, Harry @ 727-449-8222 43’ BENETEAU OCEANIS 43' IRWIN 42’ TAYANA CC 42’ WESTSAIL CUTTER 42’ COLVIN GAZELLE 41’ GULFSTAR CC KETCH 41’ HUNTER 41’ MORGAN 41’ GULFSTAR CC 41’ BENETEAU 41’ BRISTOL CC 40’ BENETEAU OCEANIS 40' HINCKLEY BERMUDA 39’ GRAND SOLEIL 38’ CHIAPPINI SCHOONER 38’ DOWNEASTER 37’ GULFSTAR SLOOP 37’ ALBERG YAWL 37' PEARSON SLOOP 37' GULFSTAR 37’ HUNTER 37’ ENDEAVOUR SLOOP 37’ ENDEAVOUR PLAN A 37’ HUNTER 36’ S2 11 METER 35’ ISLAND PACKET 35’ SOUTHERN CROSS CUTTER 35' PEARSON 35’ HUNTER 356 35’ CATALINA 35’ SOUTHERN CROSS 34’ CATALINA WING KEEL 34’ CATALINA 34’ PACIFIC SEA CREALOCK 34’ HUNTER 33’ NAUTICAT PILOTHOUSE 33’ NEWPORT SLOOP 33’ TARTAN 33’ HUNTER 33’ ISLAND PACKET 320 32’ HUNTER VISION 32’ BAYFIELD 32C 32’ MELGES 32’ ISLAND PACKET 32’ ISLAND PACKET 31’ PACIFIC SEACRAFT 30’ HUNTER 306 30’ BABA CUTTER 30’ HUNTER T 28’ O’DAY SLOOP 28’ LIBERTY PIED PIPER

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WANTED J/22. Reasonably priced J/22 sailboat with trailer. Jim Boyd. jboyd32765@ gmail.com. (321) 259-8829. Melbourne, FL. (7/14) ________________________________________ CATBOAT – 14’ 4”. Built by STUR-DEE BOAT 1972; fiberglass; mast head rig; centerboard; new s/s rigging; topsides Awl Grip 2010; Tohatsu 4 H.P. 2012; full cockpit cushions; red sail good condition; much miscellaneous gear; NO TRAILER; $3,200; (941) 639-2946; blaine500@embarqmail.com. (7/14)

Abaco Dinghy 14’. Built by Winer Malone, Hopetown 1977. Bronze-fastened, new planking and frames, varnished spars, Epoxy/Glass sheathed. Sunrise main and jib. Laid Spanish Cedar Decks. Ready to Sail with trailer. $5000 OBO. (941) 704-2074, or bpitt001@tampabay.rr.com. (7/14)

Hobie Getaway catamaran 2007, 16’ 7”.

Great family boat. Wing seats, trailer, Beach Trax. Light use, Great shape. $5000. (941) 713-5958. Anna Maria, FL. (9/14)

18’ Sailbird folding trimaran. Custom Mylar sails/drifter, carbon fiber bow sprit, new tramps, rebuilt top to bottom, Trailer. $4,200.

Roy (727) 804-3553. (9/14)

Award-winning 18-foot wooden Florida Bay Sharpie. Just restored. Aluminum trailer.

3 HP outboard. $1800. (305) 923-7384.

North Florida. (9/14)

2012 Sea Pearl 21 with trailer. LIKE NEW— always garage kept. The perfect Florida shallow-water-sail-anywhere boat. Unique Cat Ketch sail plan with furling main and mizzen is easy to set up and sail. Lots of upgrades. $17,864. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, (800) 783-6953 or (727) 327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

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Trimaran 21 feet folding day sailor. Brand new.

Natural mahogany finish makes this an eyecatcher. Johnson engine. Custom aluminum trailer. $2500. Reduced from $9000. Call (954) 316-8342. (8/14)

1990 28’ Hunter. GPS, 2002 Diesel, Autopilot, wheel steering Huge aft berth.

Well-maintained. REDUCED $19,950. Alan 941-350-1559. alangsys@gmail.com www.grandslamyachtsales.com

30’ Catalina 1990. Wing keel, TR, M3- 20 Universal diesel, Chartplotter, Dodger and Bimini, auto pilot. Contact Art at limingart2003@yahoo.com. (850) 865-4690.

Niceville, FL. (7/14)

J/24 1730. Tampa Bay. This fine example is class-ready. Nissan outboard, two sets of sails, many spares and extras. Awlgrip and VC bottom. Road-ready trailer. $9000. St Pete Sailing Center. Call/text for more: (727) 642-5168.

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29’ Island Packet Cutter, 1996. 27hp Yanmar, 2014 bottom paint & Fresh wax, 2014 Rudder & Barrier Coat, 2005 upholstery, AC, Raymarine chartplotter w/ radar, furler on staysail, MUST SEE! $79,900. Call Kevin @ 850-982-0983, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

2005 31’ Hanse 312. Stainless steel centerboard 3’ shoal draft. Yanmar diesel. 2 staterooms, head, great conditin sails. Boat is like new with new bottom paint. Alan 941-3501559 alangsys@gmail.com $86,900 www. grandslamyachtsales.com

Bristol Classic 26’ 1972. Restored, painted 3/14. Evinrude 8hp. Sleeps 5. Bimini, Rigging, sails, roller furling genoa good condition.

Custom stout stainless stern rail.

GPS/Depth/VHF. 8’ inflatable. (239) 560-9656 Ft. Myers Beach. $6500 OBO. (9/14)

28’ Sea Sprite Sloop 1981. Classic Luders design, C.C. Ryder Built, new diesel, main, furling Genoa, Spinnaker, refrigerator, stove, enclosed head, holding tank, shower, five berths, Autohelm, Bimini, great sailing boat!

Mike. (239) 289-1348 $10,900. (9/14a)

30’ Bodega 1986. Full keel, blue water cruiser. Yanmar 18 hp. Solid, rigged for singlehanding. Located Titusville, FL. Contact for specs and pictures. sailsundancer@yahoo. com, or (321) 615-1375, (321) 506-1062.

Reduced to $12,000. (8/14)

New; 1988 Catalina 30 Tall rig. Clean well kept. Diesel, Davits, refrig, 3’10” draft, roller furling jib, spinnaker. Budget cruising made easy $24,900. wwwgrandslamyachtsales. com 941-350-1559 alangsys@gmail.com

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1985 Island Packet 31 Cutter with Yanmar diesel and loaded with upgraded new gear.

Doyle sails, Doyle stack pack, Harken RF, new factory upholstery, ICOM VHF, ICOM SSB, Garmin chart plotter, auto pilot, new S/S davits, dinghy w/OB, new anchor windlass, new bimini, new Marin air and refrig. Maintained by keen sailor. Asking $56,000 Call 941792-9100 for complete list and appointment.

31’ Irwin 1984. 4 sails, roomy layout, facing settees, fold-up table. Portable A/C, midship hatch. Propane cooking, top loading fridge, hot shower. 18hp Yanmar. Reduced $13,500.

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2002 SEAWARD 32’ RK. ONE OWNER, Captain-maintained, in true Bristol condition.

She is equipped for cruising with extensive upgrades from the factory that make this an exceptional boat. MAJOR REFIT of over $25K in 2013. $109,900. (786) 303-3367. (9/14)

1996 Island Packet 32. The last one ever made, in great condition with great canvas, new a/c, autopilot, depth, wind and speed.

For sale in Ocean Springs, MS. Call Rick Johnson at 251-377-3676. $118,000.

1994 Island Packet 32 Cutter. Air conditioning, solar, good sail inventory, GPS, autopilot, Yanmar diesel and more. Reduced to $69,900.

Alan 941-350-1559, or alangsys@gmail.com www.grandslamyachts.com

Sailors, thinking about a powerboat? Here’s the perfect transition boat; 34 feet, 7 or 13 knots—upwind, downwind or no wind—no bridge openings, all weather protection, very economical, all the amenities, $49K. Palmetto, FL. Call Don for details 941-7049944. (9/14)

1982 34’ Irwin Citation. Shoal draft, diesel, wheel steering. Priced for quick sale. $10,000. Sam 305-852-2025. rockharbor@bellsouth.net

Gemini 105mc (34’) 2007. Sail away with full electronics, generator, solar cells, 3 new batteries. Fully equipped. Located Naples, FL. $135,000 Contact for complete inventory 386-341-1631, or jdiemar@att.net. (8/14)

2006 Hunter 36’. Located in St Pete with both AC and Genset. REDUCED to $92,500.

Contact Kelly Bickford CPYB at (727) 5991718, or email kellyb@masseyyacht.com

Pearson 365 Ketch 1978. $39,000. Call or email for pix and listing of equipment. Fully found for offshore. Located Ft. Walton Beach. Contact drtomiii@cox.net, or (850) 499-8631. (7/14)

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

CORTEZ YACHT SALES SAIL 56' Custom Wood Schooner ’07 . . . .$700,000* 45' Jeanneau 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 42' Endeavour 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,900* 39' Corbin 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900* 39' Irwin Citation 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 35' Wauquiez 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD 31' Island Packet Cutter 1985 . . . . . . .$56,000*

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2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331. New bottom paint and cutlass bearing Dec 2013. Includes windlass, chartplotter, fridge/freezer, and stern shower. Very clean cruiser-liveaboard in great condition. Larger wheel and bulb keel provides excellent performance for blue water sailing. $60,000. Call John at (954) 253-7479, or Jim at (954) 303-5310. (8/14)

1980 Fantasia 35 MKII Cutter in excellent condition. Blue water boat. Full keel, canoe stern, Yanmar fresh-water cooled, LOA 34’6”, beam 11’, draft 4’8”, fuel 45 gal, water 230 gal, holding 25 gal. Displacement 21,000 Lbs. Price $69,900 Contact Jules Robinson 305-9044321 In Miami, FL. (8/14)

44' Targa 1989 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,900 34' Sea Ray 1984 Twin Diesel . . . . . . .$29,900

DEEPWATER SLIPS AVAILABLE *See classified ad and photo in this section

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37’ Endeavour Plan A 1978. Perkins 50hp, 2014 Raymarine Log-Speedometer & Depthsounder, Newer autopilot & VHF, 2008 Genoa, 2006 Fully battened Mainsail, AC, & more upgrades! $52,000, Call John @ 239565-2894. www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

2013 Catalina 385. Close out Pricing- Dealer Demo with full electronic, canvas package and A/C. Ready to Cruise! $239,500. For more details, visit our website at www.dunbaryachts.com, or contact us at 800-2821411, or sales@dunbaryachts.com.

39’ Corbin Pilothouse 1981. 64 hp Pathfinder diesel 200 hours, blue water cruiser, Gen Set, all roller furling, solar, wind gen, radar, autopilot, GPS, electric windlass, full galley and more. $34,900. Project-for sale AS IS. Liveaboard slip available. Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100

41’ Bristol CC 1988, RESTORED! NEW Yanmar, NEW genset, 2 AC units, GREAT electronics, in-mast furling, centerboard w/ 4’ draft, 2 cabins, Canvas dodger/Bimini, electric windlass & much more! $145,000. Call Jane @ 813-917-0911, www.SailboatsinFlorida. com, Edwards Yacht Sales

42’ Beneteau 423 2007. Shoal draft 4’9, AC, In mast furling, electric windlass, electric winch, AC, recent electronics, electric heads, bimini/dodger, Very clean & turn key. $176,000. Pictures & full specs at www.MurrayYachtsales.com. 727-214-1590

1997 Catalina 380(s). TWO to choose from, air conditioning, full electronics, shoal draft, refrig/freezer, canvas starting at $99,000.

Pictures & Full Specs at www.

MurrayYachtSales.com. 504-283-2507

1992 Caliber 40, Cutter-rigged. A/C, B & G auto, Espar Diesel heater, Garmin GPS/plotter, Davits, new propane stove and BBQ, S/T Lewmars, extra sails, Bimini, located St. Thomas, can deliver to Florida. $89,900. No brokers. Bill (904) 540-5388. Strandhagenw @aol.com. (8/14)

1992 42’ Catalina - $89,500 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684 0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net.

1987 38’ Cabo Rico - $89,000 – Curtis Stokes – (954) 684-0218 – curtis@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

ADVERTISE HERE STEVE MORRELL editor@ southwindsmagazine.com 941-795-8704 www.southwindsmagazine.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

1982 Lee Creekmore-design, 40’ Cruise ready. Watermaker, Gen set, Sunshades, Full canvas, Solar, and wind. Complete with tools and spare parts, dinghy and motor. Just load and go. $93,500 See the complete listing at www.whiteakeryachtsales.com wm@whiteakeryachtsales.com.

(931) 260-6401

42’ Chris Craft Catalina, 1985. Super clean, double cabin with center queen aft and walkaround double forward. GM 4-71s, Phasor 3.5kw, electric galley. Reduced to $30,000.

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

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42’ Endeavour 1987. Center Cockpit, two cabins, aft cabin w/centerline Queen, two heads w/ shower, Marine Air, Full Galley, Tall mast, RF main and RF head sail, Full Canvas, Chart Plotter, Radar, Autopilot, Electric Windlass, Wind Gen, AB Dinghy w/ OB, Davits. Many Upgrades and New Equipment. A must see at our docks. Liveaboard slip avalable. $99,900 Cortez Yacht Sales. (941) 792-9100.

1974 42’ Grand Banks. Classic Aft Cabin w/queen berth, Lehman diesel, generator, wind gen, GPS, autopilot, tanks replaced, air conditioning, refurbished interior. Reduced $79,000. Alan 941-350-1559. alangsys @gmail.com. www.grandslamyachtsales.com

Custom Hermanson 44. Looking for the ultimate ocean steel cruiser?? Look no further. $111,000. Can make money with!! www.dutchlove.com. (305) 989-7181. (7/14)

1977 CSY 44’ Walkover. A great liveaboard cruising sailboat. Set up with wind, solar, SSB, 2 chart plotters, VHF, Windlass, dinghy davits, plus more. A big boat at a budget price. $69,900 See the complete listing at www.whiteakeryachtsales.com. wm@ whiteakeryachtsales.com (931) 260-6401

Three Graces - 1974 45’ Coronado $99,500 Curtis Stokes (954) 684-0218, curtis@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net 1982 Spindrift Cutter 43 double ender. Cutter rig, Ford Lehman diesel, air, good electronics, davits, good sails. Proven Caribbean cruiser. $89,900 Alan 941-350-1559 alangsys@gmail.com www.grandslamyachtsales.com

46’ Morgan Ketch, 1980. Roomy aft cabin, Yanmar 50hp (2004), 7.5 Onan generator, 2 Mermaids, freezer, SSB, autopilot, thruster, varnish. Reduced to $65,000. Stewart Marine, Miami, 305-815-2607 www.marinesouce.com

49’ Hunter 49 2007. In Mast furling, air conditioning, genset, H20maker, full electronics, bimini & dodger, shoal draft, refrig/freezer, dinghy, ob, davits $259,000. Pictures & full specs at www.MurrayYachtsales.com (727) 214-1590

50’ Owen Easton Design Catamaran 2006.

Duty Not Paid. Twin VW 1.9 TDI 90 hp, W/D, wind gen, Honda 2000 Gen, 130w Solar Panels, 2 Watermakers, Great Electronics, lightly used sails, & more! $269,000. Call Cal at 561-312-0010, www.CatamaransFlorida. com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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RACING CALENDAR continued from page 62 the air. He was grasping at straws. It was a totally chicken thing to do. Each violation carried a $25 fine. I appealed by letter when I got the paperwork from the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami. The Coast Guard said, “Forgetaboutit.” And I did.

But I checked into the ever-diliNews & Views for Southern Sailors

gent Petty Officer Pickles, Coast Guard Station Cortez. “He’s kind of hard core,” I was informed by the duty officer. “Ever since he went to law enforcement school, he wears the handcuffs he was issued on his belt around the station here.”

If Pickles had had his way, I’d be

serving out a life sentence in Leavenworth, and Shelicia and Louise would have been turned over to federal authorities for aiding and abetting.

“Cuff `em, Pickles.” * Pickles’ real name has been withheld to protect the innocent and/or guilty.

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When the Law Comes On Heavy

By Morgan Stinemetz

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ometimes, in a passing pensive On this winter’s night the Coast after crossing the Flamingo Cay bar, moment, I think back to my Guard did not respond. They sent an we were horsing around when I manyounger, wilder days aboard the auxiliarist with a boat to get us off. The aged to run my sailboat aground in Ericson 27-foot sailboat, Reefer, that I trouble was that the auxiliarist didn’t exactly the same place I had the winowned for 30 years. With a younger, have any experience with sailboats, so ter previous, right next to the green wilder coterie of friends, we used to he didn’t know that a sailboat could be marker. On the wrong side. I called visit waterfront restaurants in Cortez pulled off sideways by hauling on the the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard, I and on Longboat Key in Manatee main halyard. We explained that to found out later, called the same auxilCounty, FL. We sometimes arrived in him, but he was not listening. He iarist who had rescued me the winter a state of personal disarray, having tugged and tugged in a conventional before. He refused the assignment. been overserved by other friends or manner and my boat stayed put. After The last time, I had been “drunk and by ourselves.

15 minutes, and some heated converabusive” he reported to the Coast I don’t do that kind of stuff anysation, we got him to do it our way and Guard. He was not going back. I’ll more. I am too wise or too old. Pick one. we came right off. admit to some words between tower Back in those days I and towee, but strong lived in a condo in a drink was not part of the Bradenton dredge-andmix the night I got the fill neighborhood called auxiliarist’s aid.

Flamingo Cay. The FlaAnyway, the real mingo Cay channel that Coast Guard eventually led out to Palma Sola Bay showed up in a 41-footwas partially blocked at er. But a petty officer on its southern end by a board had his own missandbar. If the tide was sion, and that was to high, there was no probmake amends for the lem with the sand bar, abuse given to the auxilbut if the tide was low iarist. “Put life jackets and we were going slow, on!” he shouted at us the boat would often when his boat was close. slew to a stop, grounded.

“We’re only in two feet Over time, however, of…” I attempted to say. we developed a method “I said put life jackets of “crossing the bar.” on!” screamed the petty We’d get everyone out on officer whose last name the leeward side of the was Pickles.* “Morgan, Reefer, Morgan Stinemetz’ Ericson 27 that he sailed for 30 years. boat, hanging onto the put a life jacket on,” said shrouds, and the boat Shelicia, the voice of would heel over and bump its way over Let us fast-forward to the next common sense. I did. the sand bar. It was not pretty. It was, summer. I had gone sailing with a couThe Coast Guard did the job in however, very effective. Not many ple of lovelies, Shelicia and Louise, out fine fashion. We popped off that shalyachtsmen were driving their boats like in the Gulf. The sailing was pretty low spot like a champagne cork combumper cars at an amusement park, to punk because the wind was near ing out of a bottle. Then we heard be sure, but it worked. absent. It was, however, plenty hot. A from Petty Officer Pickles again. “I’m Farther up the channel, it got swim was in order and we did that, going to board you,” he said. The quite narrow in one spot. One night, but we kept the sails up on the boat, Coast Guard can pull off a safety coming home from some serious parthe jib backed and the main drawing. inspection any time it wants to, and tying, we managed to run the boat We were hove to. I attached a fender to this was one of those times. I knew aground in the narrow spot, which the end of a line, and the three of us that my boat was street legal. Pickles was right next to a green channel jumped overboard. The boat forwould find that out himself after 15 marker. We’d made it over the bar, ereached along at about a quarter of a minutes of rummaging around, lookbut we had strayed and were stuck. knot, tugging us through the water ing for discrepancies. He found none.

In fact, we were on the wrong side of behind it. The swim was refreshing, So he invented two. the green marker. I called the Coast but I couldn’t help but think that we Pickles wrote me up having my Guard. This was back when the were “trolling for sharks” this way and boat’s numbers too close together and Coast Guard—the operative station I was never entirely comfortable. for having an “unventilated engine was in Cortez, a mile away—would Eventually we got back onboard no compartment.” The boat was outdo kind things like come out and pull worse for the experience. board-powered. The engine sat out in idiots who had grounded their boats We had to motor back home off the shallows. because of a paucity of wind. And See THE LAW continued on page 61

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