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FROM THE HELM Visit the St. Petersburg Boat Show, Dec. 1-4 Boat show season is starting up again and next month is one of the best shows in the Southeast—the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show. It’s a great show to visit, as it’s not in the big city like the Miami and Fort Lauderdale shows, it's got a great location on the water and it’s easy to get to. It’s pretty big and has a large contingent of sailboats in the water and on land, with sailing exhibitors on land having their own tent. I’ve been going to the St. Pete show since 2002 when I took over SOUTHWINDS. Every year, we have a booth there and distribute an extra 2000 copies of the December issue. When the sail portion show merged with the powerboat show in 2008, it changed everything. The show became a big show, Show Management (who runs it) does a great job and it seems like it’s always good weather. You can see a lot of new—and used—sailboats there, but I like seeing the exhibitors best. The show is cheaper than the other two shows mentioned, so a lot of small companies come to exhibit their wares, which includes a lot of new products. Small companies can’t afford the booth costs of the Miami show, plus the cost of staying in Miami. St. Pete is more affordable, and it seems like the exhibitors are all in a great mood. It’s like a small town atmosphere. For many of these small exhibitors, a boat show is the only opportunity to show their products, since so many of them work out of their home or small office and only have a website as their exposure to the world. That means this is your opportunity to see and touch many products that aren’t on store shelves but only available on the internet. Plus one other big attraction that is of special interest to sailors is the number of cruising and sailing seminars that come with the cost of a show ticket. Seminars are held all

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day long on every day of the show on various topics. To learn more about the show and the seminars schedule, go to page 34.

Cuba Stories Wanted This month, we have part II of Fred Braman’s three-part series on his trip to Cuba in May. In the series, he’s taking the reader through the entire process of getting permission to go, making the crossing and the three Cuba locations he visited. Since the fall of 2014, when requirements for U.S. citizens to get permission to go to Cuba were lessened, SOUTHWINDS has printed more articles on regattas and trips to Cuba than any other printed publication, and we’d like to keep those stories coming. Most articles are about visiting Varadero and Havana, but Fred also took another trip west of Havana to Cayo Levisa, which he writes about this month. If you are planning a trip, or have already made one, contact Steve Morrell, editor at editor@SouthwindsMagazine.com, to discuss an article (we can pay for your article). I believe it is fairly certain that U.S. Government restrictions on traveling to Cuba will be less and less in the coming years. These restrictions have been a basic infringement on the rights of any free citizen to travel to other countries—that that country is not in a declared war with—without fear of reprisal by their own government. It’s time they end now. Right now, it is the Cuban government that is restricting U.S. citizens from sailing to other areas of Cuba, but that is expected to change. Plus, there has been recent news that Cuba will soon allow Cuban Americans born in Cuba to travel to Cuba on their own private boats. I am hoping that before long all U.S. citizens will be able to travel freely to and around this island nation, the largest island in the Caribbean. As a sailing destination from Florida, it’s hard to beat.

Did Your Boat Survive Hurricane Matthew? Articles Wanted We are looking for articles about boats that survived, or didn’t survive, Hurricane Matthew. After the 2004-05 highly active hurricane years, we published many articles on what people did and didn’t do to save their boat (available in our Hurricane section (www.southwindsMagazine.com). Many learned how to prepare their boat from these stories of success and failure. We can pay for your story. If you’d like to write about your experience and have photos, please contact Steve Morrell, editor at editor@SouthwindsMagazine.com.

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

In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDS invites readers to write in with experiences & opinions. Email your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com CRUISERS NOT WELCOME IN MARCO ISLAND I’m sorry to report that Marco Island has taken yet another step toward proving that they are the most cruiserunfriendly port in southwest Florida. Many years ago, their town council passed an antianchoring ordinance that took years to get rid of. In a trial, in which Claiborne Young and the maritime lawyer who drafted the state’s anchoring rules testified, the law was found to be unconstitutional on a whole list of grounds and was tossed out. More recently, the management of the Esplanade, the condo-shopping mall and marina in Smokehouse Bay made it clear to “those people” who had the audacity to anchor there that they were unwelcome, even though there was an agreement made with the town when the development was built that they would provide dinghy dockage for vessels in the bay. They continued to provide it—in as chintzy a way possible. You can dock your dinghy there for $10, but you must be back and take it out by 6pm or the access to it will be locked up. This means that if you want to go into town for dinner, you’d better be a real “early bird.” Just last week, we cruised to Marco and anchored in Factory Bay, a little farther up the river. We had always been welcomed there when it was the Marco River Marina. They charged a reasonable $5 a day for dinghies, and you got back when you got back. Now that it’s the Rose Marina, there’s a new sign. The dinghy dockage is still five bucks, but they too have added the “you-have-to-be-out by 6pm” rule. Upon questioning, some of their staff about it, the reply was, “Well, we’ve had problems with it.” The one remaining place to land in Marco is at the Winn-Dixie store on the other side of the Boulevard. You can get there through Smokehouse Bay and under the bridge to the right of the Esplanade. Take the first left under the bridge. There is also a nice public park right next to that bridge, but it is clearly marked with “No Mooring” signs. All it would take to suggest that cruisers were welcome would be to simply take down those signs and replace them with “Mooring for Dinghies of Anchored Vessels.” A single section of floating dock tied to that wall would really be a welcome sign. Given Marco’s history, I’m not holding my breath. Jay Light s/v Alborada Fort Myers Beach, FL Jay, Marco Island—where David Dumas back in 2007 bravely contested the anti-anchoring law that the city of Marco Island passed. It took a while, but he and those who assisted him won, and the law was declared unconstitutional. Dumas and his friends were heroes in the cruising community in the Southeast. It is against the law in Florida for a government entity or elected official to knowingly pass a law that is illegal, but proving the “knowingly” part is difficult. But it was the city officials who 10

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LETTERS did it—with broad community support, thinking that the majority can pass laws against the rights of the minority. So it’s still the same mentality that exists there. I guess now some of the people in the city are taking the tactic of just making Marco unfriendly to cruisers stopping there. And, of course, who wants to stop at an unfriendly place? Editor COMPLIMENTS FOR THE CUBA AND STUART WOODS’ ARTICLES IN OCTOBER Although I enjoy all of your issues, the October issue contained two articles which were special to me. I grew up in Varadero Beach pre- and post-Castro. Fred Braman's article was one of the best articles I have read. Varadero beach was—although I am not sure today—the greatest beach in the world with bleached white sand and crystal clear water. Lovely read and accurate. Of the hundreds of nautical and adventure books I have read, Stuart Woods’ book, Blue Water Green Skipper, is one of the best. I was fortunate to obtain a signed copy when he visited and gave a wonderful presentation a few years ago; a remarkable man. I also have tucked away in my email box a gracious note from him after I emailed him and thanked him for the signature and his time speaking to us. So thanks for a great publication and great stories. John I Gabilondo s/v Daphne John, Thanks for the compliments. Fred Braman has written many excellent articles for the magazine in the last few years. We’ve published several articles on regattas and trips to Cuba in the last year and a half, but Fred is the first person to write an article and who has gone to another location besides just Varadero and Havana. This month, in Part II of his three-part series on his trip, he writes about going to Cayo Levisa, which lies west of Havana. It’s more remote and less well-known than Varadero. Next month, his third part will tell of his trip to Havana and the return to the Keys. At this time, Cuba is not allowing Americans to cruise to other parts of Cuba, but many are hoping that they will open more areas up in the near future. I knew nothing about Stuart Woods until Rick Sapp send me that article on him. I too enjoyed it. Editor

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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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LISTING YOUR EVENT To have your event listed, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com. Email us the information by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Contact us if a little later (it most likely will get in, but not certain). We will print your public event the month of the event and the month before. Rendezvous we print for three months. Events must be free, very low cost, or not for profit. For profit events can be listed for a small fee.

Educational/Training U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary organizations throughout the country hold hundreds of regular boating courses on the various subjects. To find a course near you, go to www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC On-going adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. On-going traditional boat building classes. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, 252-728-7317. Boating Safety Courses— Required in Florida and Other Southern States Anyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boating safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more. Other states require safety education if born after a certain date. To see the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboatingsafely.com.

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The course named “About Boating Safely” and “America’s Boating Course (ABC)” both satisfy the requirements. They are marked below with two asterisks (**): **Jacksonville, FL. Ongoing Mike Christnacht. 904-5029154. mchristnacht@comcast.net. www.uscgajaxbeach.com /pe.htm. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd. $25 including materials. **New Port Richey, FL. Ongoing. New Port Richey USCGAUX Flotilla 11-06 First Saturday of the month. 9am to 5pm. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications Building, 3920 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, FL (in Gulf Harbors Yacht Club Parking Lot). Register at BoaterEducation.info Race Management Instruction in the Southeast: See the Racing News Section, following this section.

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Go to the website for courses that might have been scheduled after our press date. For more on course schedules, locations, contact information, course descriptions and prerequisites, go to www.ussailing.org/education/teach-sailing. No courses scheduled in the southeast U.S. as of press date. Check the website, since courses are often added late. For learning-to-sail and powerboat handling courses, go to www.ussailing.org/education.

57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Nov. 3-7

Basic Keelboat Instructor Evaluative Course, San Antonio, TX, Nov. 25-27 Lake Canyon Yacht Club. Contact Karen Davidson at KarenDavidson@ussailing.org. Instructor Matthew Meadows. Reach Educator Middle School 1 Course, Charleston, SC, Nov. 19 College of Charleston Sailing Assn., Contact Jacob Raymond at JacobRaymondjdraymon@g.cofc.edu. Instructor Jen Guimaraes.

Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Ft. Lauderdale. Largest boat show in the world, covering seven sites. Nearly 1,500 vessels with approximately150 Super yachts, marine supplies, accessories, electronics. Cost: Adults $28, children 6-15 $12, under 6 free. 2-day ticket $46.Â Fri-Sun 10am-7pm, Mon. 10am-5pm. The show is open for $45 for a show preview to all on Thursday, Nov. 3, 10am-7pm. (954) 764-7642. www.showmanagement.com.

Sailboat Row Open House/Boat Show, St. Petersburg, FL, Nov. 12-13 Massey Yacht Sales, Florida Yacht Group, and Murray Yacht Sales will be holding an open house on Sailboat Row in the Salt Creek Marine District in St. Petersburg. The three companies are the only stocking dealers for Beneteau, Jeanneau and Catalina yachts. Visitors will be able to view these sailboats, along with a large number of brokerage boats that are on display. The event takes place at Sailboat Row: 1595 and 1421 Bay Street, and 101 16th Ave. South in St. Petersburg. 10am to 5pm.

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44th Fort Myers Boat Show, Nov. 17-20 Harborside Convention Complex and City Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, FL. 10-6 Thursday-Saturday, 10-5 Sunday. Show is put on by the Southwest Florida Marina Industries Association and managed by Good Event Management, (954) 570-7785, john@swfmia.com. www.fortmyersboatshow.com. www.swfmia.com.

exhibits, seafood related events and displays. Some of the notable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, a parade, a 5k Redfish Run, a Blue Crab race and a Blessing of the Fleet. (888) 653-8011. 10am to 10:30pm (11:00pm on Saturday). www.floridaseafoodfestival.com

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39th Annual St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail, FL, Dec. 1-4

USCG Auxiliary Nautical Flea Market, Apollo Beach, FL, Nov. 19

SOUTHWINDS will have a booth (#117- halfway into the sail tent on the right) at the show, distributing extra copies of the magazine, answering questions and taking names. Go to page 34 for more information and show seminars schedule.

In 2015, this event brought 40 vendors and about 1000 visitors. It is held in the parking lot at Land’s End Marina and Circle’s Restaurant, 1220 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach. 7:30am to 12 noon. To rent a table, contact Pat Stone at 813651-1763. Proceeds go to funding of public education programs of the Apollo Beach Flotilla 75 of the Auxiliary.

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53rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival Carnival, Battery Park, Apalachicola, FL, Nov. 3-6 The state’s oldest seafood festival. This year is a carnival that is open Nov. 3-4, just prior to the festival, which runs Nov. 5-6. The festival annually draws thousands of visitors to this scenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts

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2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, June 1-November 30 Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwindsmagazine.com for articles and links to weather Web sites, hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more. How to develop a simple plan to protect your boat—the best and simplest plan out there.

41st Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Gam, Melbourne, FL, Nov. 11-13 Melbourne Heading South Gathering Nov. 10 SSCA will be holding their biggest party of the year when cruising enthusiasts meet on Florida’s Space Coast in November. The annual general meeting, open to all members, will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. The Vendor Area will be in the gym on Friday and Saturday. Vendors will be offering “boat show” discounted prices. Seminars will be held on Friday and Saturday with roundtable discussions on Sunday morning. Friday evening will be the Vendor and Speaker Appreciation and Camaraderie Cocktail Party ($10

per person includes two drink tickets and snacks). Saturday evening will feature a gourmet buffet, followed by the after-dinner presentation by Seven Seas Award winners Marcie and David Lynn of S/V Nine of Cups. Those who choose to dine elsewhere may return after dinner to enjoy the Lynns’ presentation and participate in the annual fundraising auction. Saturday evening dinner is $23.50/person. Registration beforehand is required. On Sunday morning—rain or shine—will be the Nautical Flea Market held in the gym. Tables rent for $10 each for Gam attendees, $20 for non-attendees—both payable on site. Concurrent with the flea market will be the popular roundtable discussions, including the Cruising Destination roundtables hosted by members who’ve been there, and other groups of interest. All activities will take place at the Eau Gallie Civic Center in Melbourne, FL (1551 Highland Ave.), located on the ICW with plenty of room for anchoring and a free dinghy dock just steps from the Civic Center. For more information, or to register, go to www.ssca.org and click on SSCA Events. Cost of attending the Gam is $35 for members and $50 for non-member friends. Prices go up $5 if registration is after Oct. 31. Melbourne Heading South Gathering. Just before the Melbourne Gam, on Nov. 10, SSCA is sponsoring another informal get-together where both new and experienced cruisers can gather and talk about their plans for heading south. Those new to cruising can pick the brains of SSCA’ers who have been out a while and know the ropes. Cruisers who have made the trip south to the Bahamas or

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the Caribbean can share their knowledge and help new cruisers avoid the pitfalls. The meeting will be at 3pm at the Eau Gallie Public Library and after that there will be a happy hour at the Squid Lips bar next door, just a short walk from the Eau Gallie Civic Center (location of the Melbourne Gam). Squid Lips is located right on the ICW. For more details on the events, go to www.ssca.org.

17th Annual Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Conference, Norfolk, VA, Nov. 15-16 This annual conference will be at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk. Interested parties and Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) advocates are urged to attend. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association is an alliance of recreational boating and commercial maritime interests. www.atlanticintracoastal.org.

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

Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL, Dec. 5-8 Sponsored by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, this annual event holds workshops, seminars, speakers, exhibits and other related events for members of the marine industry. Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. www.marinedealerconference.com.

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Pensacola a la Habana Race opens Registration for April 2017 Event The Pensacola Yacht Club will hold its second biennial race on April 30, 2017. The 511-mile race starts in the northern Gulf, riding the loop current south to Cuba. PYC is looking for a 50-boat fleet. The race is open to all multihulls and monohulls, amateurs and professionals, cruisers, racercruisers and “all out” racers. Classic cruiser boats should expect to cover the course in about four days, racers less. The Castillo del Morro Race— an international race promoting sportsmanship between nations that includes additional boats flagged in or visiting Cuba— is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Trophy presentations follow with an evening celebration at Hemingway International Yacht Club. The race will be sailed in Multihull and Monohull Fleets with two divisions in each: a PHRF race division under Gulf Yachting Association [GYA] PHRF ratings with regular credits or penalties; and another under GYA PHRF-modified handicap ratings in a Cruiser’s Race Division that will offer additional amenity-based cruiser credits and motoring allowances. The Pensacola Yacht Club Satori Foundation will host a US Sailing Safety At Sea™ weekend with a two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea™ “hands-on” seminar March 25-26, or a one-day US Sailing Safety at Sea™ “classroom-only” seminar on March 25. Details for the one-day and two-day options are available on the Satori website, www.satorifoundation.com. Race organizers strongly recommend that at least 30 percent of those aboard the boat, but not fewer than two members of the crew, including the person in charge, should have attended a one-day or two-day US Sailing Safety at Sea™ Seminar within the last five years. For more information, contact Sean Hickey, chairman, at pyc.race.smh@gmail.com, or 251-802-8688.

all are invited to, including crew and any others interested in attending. Anyone interested in joining in the fun on the island, but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly to Cancun. Then, it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride to Isla Mujeres. In order to keep track of the boats and others coming to the island, people can get their regatta hotel reservations and ground transportation through the website using the reservation information tabs on the right side of the home page. There is a secure website page for online entries, or mail the entry in (address available on the website). You can also check out the Facebook page. Special awards will be given to the top vessels that competed in the St. Petersburg-Habana Race and the Regata del Sol al Sol. More information on these awards will be announced in the future.

Applications Open for 2017 Summer Sailing Season Lightning Boat Grants to Young Sailors, Dec. 31 Deadline The International Lightning Class Association (ILCA) annually awards Lightnings to promising young sailors for the summer sailing season (2017). The grantees are selected by a panel of experienced Lightning sailors based on the proposal that each team submits and through an interview process. The grant covers all regatta entry fees, boat insurance, and some travel money. It includes a nearly new boat, good sails and a mentor. This is a unique opportunity for sailors over the age of 19 to experience Lightning sailing at its best. Applications and proposals are due on December 31. Each applicant is required to provide sailing resumes, three references with letters of recommendation and must include a cover letter explaining why he or she is the best candidate for the grant. Complete details on how to apply for this grant is found on the ILCA website: http://lightningclass.org/racing/ boatGrant/index.asp. Contact information for questions is on the website.

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49th Regata del Sol al Sol from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, April 28, 2017 Entrants are already signing up for this annual race, which has a 50-boat limit. Skippers who entered their vessel in the St. Petersburg-Habana Race, and did not receive a refund of any kind, will receive a $450 discount upon entering the Regata del Sol al Sol. Deadline to obtain this discount is February 28, 2017. Chairperson Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington can be contacted at Chairperson@regatadelsolalsol.org, or through the website at www.regatadelsolalsol.org, or go to www.spyc.org. There will be seminars and final registration on April 27, 2017. Many pre-race and after-race activities are set that 22

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To list your race instruction courses (free listings for nonprofit groups. A $25 fee to for-profit groups): editor@southwindsmagazine.com For US SAILING Courses: Information, prerequisites, and enrollment online available at www.ussailing.org/race-officials/find-a-seminar. US SAILING Advanced Race Management Seminar, Tampa, FL, Nov. 12-13 Davis Island Yacht Club. Contact Judy Hanlon at hanlon.sailor@gmail.com. Instructor Tim Rumptz. US SAILING One Day Race Management Seminar, Jensen Beach, FL, Nov. 19 US Sailing Center of Martin County. Contact Jacqui Daniels at JDaniels6464@gmail.com. Instructor Tim Rumptz.

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Doris Colgate Junior Women’s Laser Clinic, Fort Myers, FL, Nov. 19-20 Edison Sailing Association, 239-454-5114, www.edisonsailingcenter.org

83rd Nassau Cup Race, Miami to Nassau, Nov. 10

US SAILING One Day Race Management Seminar, Corpus Christi, TX, Dec. 3 Corpus Christi Yacht Club. Contact Todd Hunter at toddahunterjr@yahoo.com. Instructor James Tichenor, Shannon Bush, Billy Richnow, Mark Foster. US SAILING One Day Judge Seminar, New Orleans, LA, Nov. 5-6 Southern Yacht Club. Contact Karen Reisch at kreisch1856@gmail.com. Instructor Chris Luppens.

2016 Melges 24 World Championship, Miami, FL, Nov. 26-Dec. 3

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Kona World Windsurfing Championships, Islamorada, sFlorida Keys, Oct. 28-Nov. 2 The Kona Worlds return to Islamorada for the world championship. After a successful event in 2014, the event is returning to the 22-acre Guy Harvey Islander Resort in Islamorada as the hosting facility. A limited number of boards and rigs will be available, so early registration is recommended. www.konausa.org/worlds

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Running since 1934, this 176-nautical mile race crosses the Gulf Stream and is known for its share of great racers and dramatic weather. Competitors over the race’s history include race winner Ted Turner on Tenacious to the more recent four-time winner, Jim Bishop, on Gold Digger. Past contenders for the Cup include Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette. Monohull and multihull boats 30 feet and over are invited. www.nassaucuprace.org. The Coral Reef Yacht Club, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Nassau Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club combine to sponsor this race, which is managed by SORC for the collective group.

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Okeechobee Water Level Goes Up about Nine Inches Since September As of press date in early October, Lake Okeechobee was at 15.93 feet above sea level. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 9.87 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 8.07 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 50.63 feet. For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link is also available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com. See the left column.

BoatUS President Margaret Bonds Podlich Steps Down From BoatUS After 23 years at Boat Owners Association of The United States, Margaret Bonds Podlich announced that she was stepping down as president effective September 30. A search has been initiated for a permanent replacement to lead the national boating advocacy, services and safety group. “We want to thank Margaret for her many years of service and dedication to America’s recreational boat owners,” said BoatUS CEO Kirk La. “She made boating better by making government more accountable to boat owners, ensuring that their voice was heard when unfair legislation was being debated. She’s been a strong environmental advocate and played a big role in successfully growing BoatUS into the more than half-a-million-member association that we are today.” Podlich began her career at BoatUS in 1993 as Director of the Clean Water Trust, now part of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Under her direction, the Trust (and later the Foundation) grew to play a national role in clean water issues that affect recreational boaters. Many of today’s Clean Marina programs were developed under Podlich’s vision and leadership and now these efforts are accepted as an essential part of managing a boating facility. A 2014 honoree of the Darlene Briggs Marine Industry Woman of the Year award, Podlich also worked to promote boating safety initiatives and participated on the prestigious U.S. Coast Guard National Boating Safety Advisory Committee. As former BoatUS Vice President of Government 24

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Affairs, Margaret supported realistic, boating-friendly policies and helped successfully pass the 2008 Federal Clean Boating Act that freed boaters from a new state operating permit. Podlich is also credited in leading BoatUS to work with the recreational boating industry, working on policy and programs mutually beneficial to boat owners, manufacturers and service providers, such as combating the spread of ethanol fuels and saving the GPS system. In 2012 she was bestowed the NASBLA Award by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, their highest recognition, for notable contributions to the betterment of boating. Along the way, Podlich campaigned her Laser sailboat in national championships, most recently taking the top women’s radial trophy at the 2014 US Laser Masters Championships and the Atlantic Coast Championship. She was also a crewmember on the 2006/2007 US Sailing Team, campaigning the three-woman Yngling while vying for a slot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Podlich made it her mission to be a “President of the People,” taking great effort to address BoatUS members’ concerns. When boating on her family’s small fleet of both sail and power watercraft, she was known for approaching other vessels flying the BoatUS flag, eager to talk boating.

Massey Yacht Sales and Florida Yacht Group Move From the Harborage to Salt Creek Sailboat Row in St. Petersburg Massey Yacht Sales and Florida Yacht Group recently moved their offices from the Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg to nearby Sailboat Row in the Salt Creek Marine District to join with Murray Yacht Sales—who has been located there for many years—to be the only stocking dealers for Beneteau, Jeanneau and Catalina yachts on the Florida west coast. Now prospective boatowners can visit and inspect these sailboat brands and a fleet of pre-owned sailing yachts in one central location. The three dealerships represent the three most popular brands of new sailing yachts in the industry. Now they are only a stone’s throw from each other, which will allow potential boat buyers to see many used and new boats all in one location. All are offering in-water and free land dockage for their brokerage boats. Sailboat Row in the Salt Creek Marine District is a little bit gritty, full of character and 100 percent authentic with a hint of Old Florida. Salt Creek is a historic marine district that has served as the location for purchasing, selling, servicing, repairing, rebuilding and customizing sailboats for decades in Florida’s main sailing center on the West Coast—St. Petersburg. Murray Yacht Sales is located at 1421 Bay Street SE (727-214-1590). Florida Yacht Group is located www.southwindsmagazine.com

at 1595 Bay Street (727-896-0012). Massey Yacht Sales & Service is located at 101 16th Ave. South (727-824-7262). The three dealers will be holding an open house on Sailboat Row on Nov. 12-13, 10am to 5pm. (see “Calendar” section for more information).

New Study Shows Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Injects Hundreds of Millions of Dollars into Florida’s Economy The Marine Industries Association of South Florida and Show Management, the owners and producers of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, recently announced the results of an economic impact study that concluded that the 2015 56th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest boat show in the world in terms of gross exhibitor space and vessels gathered for any event, contributed a whopping $857 million to the overall economy in the state of Florida. Phil Purcell, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, stated that, “The economic impact of FLIBS dwarfs a Super Bowl, and it happens year after year—contributing to the sustainability of 136,000

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• An average expenditure of $208 per day by out-of-town visitor (hotels, restaurants, retail spending, local transportation) • $29.6 million in non-local visitor expenditures The 2016 57th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held Nov. 3-7 at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Marina and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The show is the world’s largest in-water boat show and covers seven locations with nearly 1,500 boats displayed across more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space. The show draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries that display an amazing array of boats, marine products and accessories, from astonishing super-yachts, fishing boats, runabouts and boats for every budget, to fishing gear, marine art, jewelry and more, all valued at more than $4 billion. www.showmanagement.com

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his book sat on my shelf for many years until I picked it up recently. Difficult to put down. It’s one of the many books I’ve read over the years about people who went to sea after World War II and spent their lives cruising the world. My first introduction to the era was Cruising Under Sail by Eric and Susan Hiscock. I read a few of their books decades ago, but that led to books by others who all cruised the world on wooden boats, mainly in the 50s and 60s. Peter Tangvald was from that era. Born in Norway, his family went to Paris in 1931, then back to Norway during WWII. As a young man in Norway, he fell in love with sailing and it never left him. He eventually ended up in Southern California in the 1950s with his father building office furniture. The business was successful until it ran into problems, at which point Tangvald got another job in the furniture business until the desire to go sailing again popped up. He’d heard that sailboats were cheaper in England than California, so he came up with the idea of buying a boat in England and sailing it to California, where he would sell it for a profit—an investment unheard of today. He and his wife purchased a 45-footer in England and prepared to sail across the Atlantic. His wife got so seasick on the first leg from northern England to Dover in southern England, that she wouldn’t continue, and Peter continued on singlehanded, crossing the Atlantic successfully. His wife heard about it and joined him. They crossed the Panama Canal, but she got off again and went to California—to meet up with him later. He continued sailing up to California where he sold the boat for enough money to not only pay for his trip expenses but left him with a fair profit. He got his old job back, but his first day had barely begun when he quit and decided—with his wife—to go back to England, buy another boat, and make another trip to California to again sell a boat for profit. After purchasing a boat in England, Tangvald and his wife split up, but he sailed across to the West Indies again, where he met a woman who wanted to go to Tahiti. They crossed the canal and headed to the South Pacific. After years of cruising, he eventually ended up in French Guiana in South America—on his own—where he built a 50-foot boat of his own design. He built a shed, cut down trees, milled the lumber and built the boat. He sailed off with a new, very young wife—more than 30 years younger—to Europe and then headed east around the world. They sailed together for years until tragedy took his wife. He continued on with his son, then married again, having another child. He continued on to meet more tragedy. His boat that he built in Guiana, L’Artemis de Pytheas, News & Views for Southern Sailors

was first a yawl, then he converted it to a schooner, and then converted it back to a yawl, moving and adding and removing masts. Later, he converted the yawl to a cutter. He tells how at one point he sailed in a race and passed so many boats that he was later accused of cheating and using his motor, at which point he told the other racers—to their disbelief—that he had no motor. This is truly a remarkable story of cruising in an era when people designed and built their own wooden boats and headed off to sea, often running into many dangerous situations, even tragedy—all with nothing compared to the luxuries cruisers have today.

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Directions: Take Interstate 275 into St. Petersburg. Exit on Interstate 175Exit 22 and continue to its end at the traffic light. Proceed forward four traffic lights. The fourth light is First Street. Turn left on First Street. The Mahaffey Theater and the show grounds will be on your right-hand side. Plenty of on-site parking is available at the municipal parking garages and airport surrounding show grounds. The parking fee is $5. Visitors can also ride the Downtown Looper Trolley with convenient stops on First Street alongside the Mahaffey Theater. Visit www.loopertrolley.com for schedules. Visitors can also come by boat and dock for free at the show’s “Come by Boat Dock” Event Website: www.showmanagement.com

Thurs. Dec. 1 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. Dec. 2 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Dec. 3 — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4 — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $16; Children 15 and under free admission Veterans and Active Duty Military Free (with proof of service)

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General Show Information The St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail merged in 2008 to create one large show for both power and sail. This will be Show Management’s 38th year putting on this show. In-the-water sailboat displays will have dockage for 50plus boats. Brokerage sailboats will also be on display. This is in addition to the many on-land sailboat displays. Also there will be over 200 in-water powerboats and more on land. Over 200 exhibitors will be in the main tent, and the tent that visitors walk through to enter the show is devoted to sailing exhibitors, although many exhibitors have both sail and power boaters as customers. Many exhibitors in the main tent serve both sail and power, also. There will be a large section for outside exhibitors showing both sailing products and services and trailered sailboats. This is in addition to the many trailered powerboats on display outside. Sailing seminars (see schedule on facing page), run by Sail America, will be held in tents at the show site. The seminar schedule will be available at the Show Management website, www.showmanagement.com. There will also be an authors’ area outside. For kids, there will be free fishing clinics on Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon and 2:00 pm. Cruising Outpost, presented by Bob Bitchin, will be hosting the 16th “Cruiser’s Party” at the show on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. It is held on the Gosling’s & Budweiser Floating Bridge.

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Rhombus’ Cuban Adventure Part II of III: The North Coast and Cayo Levisa By Fred Braman

e had a terrific last day in Varadero. After visiting friends in town, we proceeded to La Casa de Al, a former warehouse for Capone’s hootch during Prohibition. We enjoyed a relaxed afternoon on the beach and dinner at Al’s before our early return to the marina. We much enjoyed Varadero, but were anxious to set sail for our next destination, Cayo Levisa, 140 NM almost due west. The weather was great and we looked forward to skirting the north Cuban coast. While the majority of the transit would be close to shore in deep, open water, entry into the island’s anchorage would be precise, so I took some time to recheck my waypoints before our planned early morning departure. It took three hours to pay our bill, all in cash. Even though credit cards are accepted, the machine did not work. We quickly said goodbye to new friends, as I was a little concerned that our later-than-planned departure would turn our trip to Cayo Levisa into two nights instead of a simple overnighter. The Cayo Levisa anchorage would require some precise navigation and we needed to arrive when the sun was high to read the water color and thus the depths. We finally departed Marina Gaviota three hours after planned. The seas were gentle, with two- to three-foot rollers in our direction of travel. The boat’s downwind, We made a straight in entry from due north of waypoint 1, and followed the suggested route from Cheryl Barr’s Cruising Guide to Cuba the rest of the way in. We anchored close to shore, making sure to give the people ferry and large fishing boats plenty of room around the island’s dock.

rolling motion made it difficult for the “Auto” setting on our self-steering gear, so we hand-steered much of the day. Evening brought further moderation of the seas and we motorsailed comfortably a few miles from shore. We tried different offshore distances, searching for the sweet spot advertised for the counter current, which was flowing to the west inside the Gulf Stream. We finally picked up an extra knot or so and made good time throughout the night. About 11pm during Frank’s watch, we passed Havana and its famous Morro Castle, guarding Havana’s port. Lights stretched out over miles of Cuba’s northern coast. The water was very deep and the depth sounder didn’t register anything for almost the whole trip. We passed several bays— Matanzas, Honda, Mariel—and kept an eye on a lot of aerial electrical activity north of us, most likely over the Gulf Stream, which paralleled our route. It was fun watching the

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Cayo Levisa’s dock required a good climb from dinghy level. Friendly fishermen quickly recognized our problem and offered their boats to assist. We picked Manuel’s boat with a convenient swim platform, docking our dinghy there throughout our visit. We’d reciprocate with some of our Cuba give-a-ways: a tool set, multi-meter, and some spare line. He liked the trade and we had a friendly interchange for the duration of our stay!

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GPS displayed time of sunset change as we headed almost due west. Sunset times started out at 7:56 and went to 8:07 before ole Sol finally bid adieu. It brought back memories of teaching 8th grade science lessons about time zones and what Central Meridians are and why actual noon (the Local Apparent one), sunset and sunrise occur at different clock times, depending on where you are in the time zone. If you don’t understand it, not to worry—few people do! There was an amazing lack of boats on the water; only one freighter and one sailboat were sighted the entire trip. A few other unidentifiable lights were undoubtedly boats, but were too far away to tell. By mid-

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morning, we began our trek into Cayo Levisa. Luckily, the two popular cruising guides (it’s good to have both) have good descriptions about finding the way into the anchorage. Wally Moran’s Cuba Bound describes several entrance routes. I used Cheryl Barr’s Cruising Guide to Cuba Volume I, which lists entry waypoints for Cayo Levisa. I had entered her waypoints into my GPS-chart plotter, so now we just needed to follow them in. Only one short section was nail biting, seeing water depths drop quickly for a few boat lengths, as we passed over the reef. Most depths were 10 feet-plus, and we anchored a few hundred feet from shore in 15 feet. For a time, we had the anchorage to ourselves, but were joined by a large French catamaran later in the afternoon. Comfortably anchored by midmorning, we were anxious to explore the island. In Cuba, when you initially clear in, you get a visa, and if arrival is by private boat, you also get a raft of other paperwork; health clearance, agricultural clearance, health insurance form, and also a cruising permit. Visiting boats are not allowed ashore everywhere. In areas where boats are allowed, like Cayo Levisa, checking in and out with the local Guarda Fronteras officer is required. While the crew got Rhombus settled and dove on her anchor to check security, I headed ashore with my paperwork and all the passports. I found the official at the island’s resort lodge, but check-in had a wrinkle. He was not happy with my paperwork, indicating that I was missing a “document” of the vessel. After a

Craggy mountains surround Rhombus and a nearby catamaran at Cayo Levisa. This photo was taken from the fishing boat whose owner, Manuel, was kind enough to let us use to disembark from the dinghy.

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visit to my boat, and multiple telephone conversations with the Gaviota people who gave me all my forms, he made notations on the forms we did have, and although missing a key document, let us stay. Later, at Marina Hemingway, I would discover what I was missing! For most of us, Cayo Levisa is definitely “off the grid!” If I’m ever “on the lam,” I’ll come here! Not only is it isolat-

ed, it’s wonderful! The heart of the island is the Cayo Levisa Hotel, a small, attractive rustic resort that welcomes all comers, including day trippers from the mainland who arrive by ferry, and boaters like us who happen to show up. Everyone is allowed equal use of the facilities, including beach chairs and showers. Though there is no charge to any visitor, everyone makes liberal use of the beach bar, and many stay for the terrific and inexpensive buffet dinner, with music, each evening. We did both, every day of our visit! Cruisers routinely arrive in Cuba with gifts for the Cuban people. We gave away boxes of ball point pens, wrench sets, multimeters, children’s sketch books and colored pencil sets, duct tape, flash drives, shampoo-soap-conditioner sets, and the big favorite for families with small children: jars of peanut butter and Nutella. Our give-a-ways were a big hit in Cayo Levisa. It’s a remote area and tough to buy things even if you have the money. Manuel, my fisherman friend who had invited me to tie my dinghy up to his boat as it was easier than the dock, received unexpected gifts. One of his friends sheepishly asked if “it is possible” that I would have a 5

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meter piece of maybe 1/4 inch line that I could spare. I was sure I could find something as I always carry a lot of extra line. He was delighted when I showed up the next day with two 25-foot double-braided lines, one new and the other lightly used. We didn’t have a problem getting ice for the boat the rest of our stay. If ever the old adage, “it’s better to give than receive,” held true, it was here. When we left for the last time, the group had some hot tea for us and gave us a pack to take home. The Cubans are warm people and this was a most rewarding interchange. Our days at Cayo Levisa Punta de Arenas Bar and bar owner/bartender Georgie, poses with his mojito fixings! were uniformly the same, each place. One day we’ll come back to Cuba, and we’ll look for day another day in Paradise. We would arrive by dinghy in more places like it. But we would certainly enjoy our last mid-morning, in time to beat the day trippers to the beach stop, Marina Hemingway. Who can visit Cuba without seechairs. We’d read, nap, snorkel off the beach a little, and ing the great Havana architecture and the classic old cars? I visit the beach bar occasionally. In the afternoon, we’d take might even run into my wife’s first ride—a ‘57 Chevy! So an amazing excursion down the beach, through a patch of look for Part III next month, when Rhombus’ Cuban mangroves, to find the Punta de Arenas Bar. Adventure concludes. Everything sold and used at the bar is carried in by hand each day by owner, proprietor, and head bartender Cherryl Barr’s Cruising Guide to Cuba Volume I, Varadero to Georgie. Georgie built this bar on the edge of nowhere. By Cienfuegos, is available at www.CruisingInCuba.com. his own proclamation, he makes a terrific mojito! He is typVolume II, covering the rest of Cuba, is scheduled to be ical of the legion of Cuban entrepreneurs willing to take a released in late 2016. chance on an idea. A few more customers, especially Americans, would be nice! Captain Fred Braman, USN (ret), and his wife Louise live in Regretfully, after another great night, we departed Fleming Island, FL. He writes about the places he visits in his Cayo Levisa at 1530, on the minute limit of our permit. I had Catalina 30, Rhombus, for SOUTHWINDS Magazine. He is availmet with our Guarda Fronteras officer who had been so able to talk about the Cuba trip to yacht and sailing clubs in the understanding with us, and we promised to depart on time. general southeastern United States area. Contact Capt. Braman Since we were leaving and this nice gentleman has small at: fredbraman@hotmail.com, or 904-866-6862. Many thanks children, our last jar of peanut butter and Nutella found a to crew Trevor Rhody and Frank Peri for their help with the voygood home. age and this article. Cayo Levisa is why cruisers cruise. It’s a very special

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The Power of Sailing Sometimes, it’s the simplest gestures that make the biggest difference. That was the case late this summer in Charleston, SC, when local sailors pooled their resources and energies, and introduced some 30 youngsters from a group home for foster children to the fun of sailing. By Dan Dickison

t’s not uncommon to see sailboats plying the waters of Charleston Harbor on a Sunday afternoon. It’s not uncommon at all until you look a little closer and realize that the five boats chasing each other from Shutes Folly up to the Ravenel Bridge and back are ferrying a passel of youngsters, most who’ve never set foot on a sailboat before. Each sporting a distinctive PFD, these young neophytes are finding their sea legs under the watchful eyes of local sailors who’d volunteered to participate in a unique outing. Getting 30 some youngsters out sailing is a daunting task, and it wouldn’t have happened at all except for the enthusiasm of Sara Perry, an avid local sailor who has been mentoring one of these kids at the Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) in North Charleston for the past year. “I’ve been sailing for about four years,” explains Perry, “and I just love it. I sail with a great crew and we’re really active, doing almost all the local events. And, about a year ago, I started mentoring one of the boys at CYDC. In the course of getting to know him, we talked about the things that I like to do. So, of course, I shared with him about sailing and racing. He thought that was pretty cool. When I found out that he’d never done it, I suggested that we could maybe put a trip together.” Perry took her idea to the CYDC staff. “They were very supportive,” she explains. “They like for the kids to have different experiences that can expand their understanding of the world, but it’s most important that these be safe, positive experiences. Many of these kids have been subjected to serious issues,” she continues, “including physical and sexual abuse, neglect and abandonment. Thankfully, the center has been in place in our community doing amazing, vital work for a long time. Actually, since 1790.” The CYDC staff helped Perry line up all the necessary

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Ken King’s Sabre 38, Quintette, was one of five host boats for the CYDC kids. Aubrey Myers photo.

permissions for the outing. Then, she mentioned the plan to Jay Cook, the owner of Tohidu, the Beneteau 423 that she regularly crews aboard. “Jay immediately said yes. He’s always generous and super supportive, so he was all for it.” Of course, one boat couldn’t handle all the kids, so Perry quickly spread the word among Tohidu’s rivals—the boats in C Fleet that race in Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) events. “It didn’t take long to find four other boats that wanted to join us,” she says. When the appointed afternoon arrived, the kids boarded buses that whisked them down to the Charleston Harbor Marina. CYDC staff members marshaled the kids on an outer pier where they were fitted with PFDs borrowed from Charleston Community Sailing. And then the boats starting pulling in and the kids clambered on board. There was only a moderate breeze that afternoon, which was a good thing because it meant a gentle introduction to the sport for these kids. “We divided the kids up evenly,” recalls Perry, “and we all left the dock to do a few minutes of on-the-water lessons. Organizing 30-plus kids, getting them in life jackets and onto the boats didn’t leave a lot of time for lessons, but we got them somewhat indoctrinated.” Perry hadn’t planned for any racing, but Patrick Chisum, the Rear Commodore of CORA, had stepped up to offer his sloop as a committee boat the day before the outing. So, as the boats came out into the harbor, a short race

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Eddie Evans also volunteered his Beneteau 381 to take the kids out. Aubrey Myers photo

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a boat before. Some of them were a little reluctant to try steering and trimming and others were totally game for that.” One kid, who goes by the nickname Brit Brit, seemed enthused about the outing. Weeks later, she said: “I was a little nervous at first. I thought it was going to be scary because the boat was leaning over, but it was fun after I got used to it. Driving the boat made me feel better because I got to control the wheel.” Another kid, who likes to introduce himself as “King Joseph,” was circumspect about the whole affair. He said it was fun, but he seemed nonplussed that the boat he was on board hadn’t performed better. “We were going slow, and I think it was the captain’s fault. He was making wide turns. I told people that the boat wasn’t working properly.” But when asked would he go again, King Joseph—an eighth grader—had no hesitation: “Of course.” In fact, all the kids who offered comments said they’d definitely go again. And that’s just what Perry hopes will happen. (Next time, she’ll be organizing the outing as a CYDC employee, having since been hired as Associate Vice President of Development.) “Not only were the kids enthusiastic about sailing, but the local newspaper covered our trip that afternoon, so when I came back to the yacht club after our regular Wednesday evening race that week, so many people came up to me to say ‘Why didn’t you ask me to do that thing with the kids? I’d definitely bring my boat.’ For me, that was the greatest feeling. It’s clear, there’s a lot of support for this,” Perry concludes. “According to both the kids and the sailors, we’re definitely doing this again.” That endorsement should serve as a gauge regarding the power of sailing. In just one afternoon, it brought together 30-plus kids from torn families with half that many adults who were simply keen to share the wonder and pleasure of the sport. And, there’s a good chance that outings such as this one could become a regular item on the CYDC calendar. That’s good for the kids, and good for the sport.

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pon discovery of the pioneering multihull voyages of James Wharram, I was instantly attracted to and interested in owning a craft of his design. His double canoe, Polynesian-inspired catamarans have a cult following and a well-known reputation of being in total harmony with the seas. Continuing research led me to the story of Rory McDougall and his Tiki 21, Cooking Fat, in which he sailed right round the world, mostly singlehanded. As a young, adventurous guy looking for a trailerable and sea-

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Above: The akas/beams laid out on their hulls. Wharram tries to abstain from using stainless fittings in his designs, preferring to use lashings in the true Polynesian style. The beam lashings are then frapped for an extremely tight, yet somewhat flexible, joint to dissipate stress loads when moving through a seaway. Left: Building the akas—the beams that secure the hulls together. The short member sticking up on the aka in the foreground is the dolphin striker that lies directly under the mast step and gives strength and tension to a cable that runs under the aka.

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second nature. For fillers I used wood flour, colloidal silica, and microfibers to make a strong, reinforced mixture. After fillets are applied, smoothed down, and the excess is cleaned, glass tape is applied over the joint. The plans do not call for glassing over every fillet joint, but at the suggestion of Rory, I decided to add the extra reinforcement. Once the bulkheads, bunks, decks and cabin tops were all installed, all of the exterior surfaces had to be sheathed and sealed in fiberglass. This also proved to be an easy, albeit large, task that quickly became second nature. My mother was even able to jump right in and help me wet out the glass on two hullsides! Once wetted out and bonded to the hulls, the glass weave still needed to be filled in, and a few rounds of thickened fairing epoxy mixes had her ready for sanding. One must not underestimate the amount of sanding that building a boat requires, and a belt and random orbital sander are essentials to the game. A solid charcoal mask is also crucial if working in any kind of enclosed area to keep nostrils and lungs free of wood and epoxy dust. Years could easily and may well be spent sanding a newly constructed boat to the perfect finish. I followed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get it on and get sailingâ&#x20AC;? approach, however, and with the amazing abilities of modern yacht paints, an excellent finish was still achieved. Two-part polyurethane primer was used on the entire boat, but a single part urethane was used for the top coats as it is easy to break out for the inevitable touch-ups. A hard bottom paint was used, but for boats trailed often, an ablative-style paint would be the better choice. Painting the Tiki was an amazing process as my visualizations of my dream began to truly materialize before my eyes. A fellow Tiki builder told me before I began that building a boat is the closest thing a man can do to giving birth. This is a very wise man, because my first child was now sitting outside in the driveway! With everything painted, the tasks of rigging up sails, halyards, sheets, cleats, u-bolts, and all other aspects of rigging were carried out with great excitement towards launch day. Neighbors walking by stopped and asked questions

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Painting the Tiki was an amazing process as my visualizations of my dream began to truly materialize before my eyes. A fellow Tiki builder told me before I began that building a boat is the closest thing a man can do to giving birth.

daily, my favorite being something about why I decided to build two boats? Joking aside, launch day was imminent, and the amount of time spent fiddling and preparing had my friends and family teeming with anticipation. Finally, right after my 26th birthday and three years of part time work, a new craft was launched and afloat! All of my work and dedication had fully materialized and was bobbing at a dock only a few feet away. Words fail to describe the elation of such an event. Wharram tries to abstain from using stainless fittings in his designs, preferring to use lashings in the true Polynesian style. The shrouds are looped around lashing pads on the hull sides, and the beams are lashed to the hulls. The beam lashings are then frapped for an extremely tight, yet somewhat flexible, joint to dissipate stress loads when moving through a seaway. The rudders also utilize lashing hinges which have proven exceptionally reliable and maintenance free. The only areas where I deviated from the plans were the aluminum mast and shroud lashing pads where chain plates were used instead. There are no turnbuckles aboard. Instead the shrouds and forestay are lashed to the chain plates and forestay bridle with the same low stretch line as the beam lashings. I also built a slatted deck in the cockpit as opposed to the plywood platform that the plans called for. The ply platform accommodates an outboard well, but we are engineless so the slatted deck is great. If a motor is needed in the future, a simple outboard sled could be easily rigged up. So how does she sail? Wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;keeping true to the Wharram spirit, the rig is also unique. The Tiki 21 uses a soft wing sail. Instead of having a rotating mast, there is a luff pocket that attaches around the aluminum round tube mast. This allows for clean air flow directly onto the luff with no interference. The main sail is loose-footed and peaked by a short gaff. The reason being is that the gaff rig places the center of gravity lower down, decreasing capsizing force, and the loose foot keeps crew safe from a swinging boom. The hulls are deep V-shaped and allow for beaching and acceptable work to windward as well as exceptional directional stability. I have yet to miss a tack despite this stabiliNews & Views for Southern Sailors

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Combined with a deck tent, the amount of livable space aboard is quite suitable for an adventurous couple looking to cruise long term. My girlfriend and I usually sleep together on deck, but we enjoy having our own entire hulls to escape each other if need be.

ty, and back winding the jib is an easy way to ensure success. Jibing is a no-frills event with the lack of boom. We have seen speeds of seven knots to windward at around 45 degrees apparent and 12 knots off the wind. Light wind is a killer for a Tiki, because she has a lot of wetted surface area despite being a multihull. A nylon drifter is a good remedy for such conditions, and under asymmetrical spinnaker, she will keep up with much larger racing monohulls. Sails carried aboard are mainsail with three reefs, jib with a reef, storm jib, spinnaker, and drifter. In heavier air, the Tiki 21 is a blast to sail. She sails flat and fast, and even in 20 knots with a reefed main and jib, she will have a light helm and excellent stability. Despite the innumerable coffin analogies, the hulls of the Tiki 21 are extremely comfortable and offer a surprising amount of storage, if one is comfortable in a backpacking tent. Combined with a deck tent, the amount of livable space aboard is quite suitable for an adventurous couple looking to cruise long term. My girlfriend and I usually sleep together on deck, but we enjoy having our own entire hulls to escape each other if need beâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and to organize with a personal touch. The bunk section in each hull is 12 feet long and 24 inches wide before the hull flares outwards to three and a half feet. Multiple one-gallon water jugs fit nicely together in the bilges, and net hammocks above keep clothes and other gear easily at hand. There is no sitting headroom with the hatch closed, but a simple canvas dodger rigged over the hatch can afford one the necessary shelter. Storage exists under the entire length of the bunks and also in each anchor locker. Fore and aft are watertight sections for flotation in case of a collision or holing under the waterline. The stems are 3/4inch plywood backed up by large fillets and then covered in four layers of six-ounce glass and one layer of thick biaxial. Needless to say, the Tiki is a very stout little craft. Trailering is also one of my favorite qualities of the Tiki 21. I hurriedly built a telescoping trailer with an old Hobie 16 trailer, some conduit, and wooden cradles when my friend sold his house and needed my project gone quickly! It has served me well over the past year, but a Stiletto-style telescope system is being saved up for. There is no real need 48

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for a full telescoping trailer, however. If there is a beach nearby, the boat is easily assembled next to or even in the water, and the Tiki 8-meter design page on the Wharram website has an excellent photo set demonstrating this ability and process. The hulls are less than 200 pounds each and are easily carried by two strong folks. Even on the trailer, the 21 can easily be pulled at highway speeds by my four-

Boat builder and owner Brad at the dock with his Wharram Tiki 21.

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cylinder Toyota Pickup. In closing I must say that the Tiki 21 is a truly amazing craft. It won the 1982 Cruising World Design Competition for good reason. For around ten thousand dollars and a whole lot of elbow grease, I now have a shallow-draft, rugged, stable, trailerable, fast, and safe craft that is well proven to be at home in a lake or offshore for weeks. For

anyone interested in building a multihull, the Wharram design book is definitely worth a look. His designs range from 14-63 feet and are backed by a pedigree of exceptional seaworthiness. They are designed to be in harmony with the sea first and foremost, a reassuring aspect in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world of plastic condo cats.

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April Fools’ Day Misadventure – Steering Failure Causes a Change in Plans By Manuel Farinas

20 feet of water, and the anchor grabbed pril 1, 2016, started as any other quickly on the sandy bottom. The wind nice Florida spring day on had climbed to 20 knots, and the waves Florida’s west coast. Our plan was were making us bounce like a cork. I to leave Gulfport Municipal marina and realized it was time to make good use of sail north in the Gulf to Tarpon Springs the emergency tiller. This piece of equipand our new home port on the Anclote ment had been carefully stored at the River. The forecast called for south bottom of the lazarette, and I had never winds 10 to 15 knots, with the winds given it much thought. This was the lowering to 5 to 10 knots in the aftertime to put it to good use! It took me a noon. while to figure how to open the access We had been keeping our Catalina port to the emergency tiller connection 310, “Iemaya,” at Gulfport Municipal on the floor of the cockpit. With the marina for almost a year, with the emergency tiller in place, it was time to express intent of sailing in Tampa Bay bring in the 60 or so feet of anchor line and exploring the many anchorages the and six fathoms of 3/16 chain. On the bay offers. We had cruised extensively third attempt, I finally managed to get to De Soto Point on the Manatee River all the anchor rode and anchor aboard; I on the south side of Tampa Bay, stayed was totally exhausted and mentally at the popular Twin Dolphins Marina in drained with the whole situation. Bradenton and had finally exhausted all With a small amount of the jib the places we had wanted to explore in out and the motor at just over idle Tampa Bay. It was time to move to new speed, we began the long trek to cruising grounds, and Tarpon Springs, Clearwater Pass, just over six miles with its proximity to the Anclote Keys away. Our original goal of reaching and its white sandy beaches, were like Anclote Keys was totally shattered by the siren’s songs to our ears. now. I soon discovered that it is a comBy 10 in the morning, we were at the North Channel spider and headed north The emergency tiller has a bend in it, pletely unique experience steering with in the Gulf. We shook out the genoa and bringing it to the side so one can steer the emergency tiller. By its nature, the while standing and looking forward. attachment of the tiller to the top of the pointed Iemaya’s bow towards rudder post is a sloppy arrangement, so Clearwater Pass. The first hint of trouble there is a sizeable amount of play and you must anticipate was as we were approaching North Channel from Boca the swing of the boat with the swells coming astern in Ciega Bay. Winds were gusting to 17 knots and never droporder to try to keep the boat in as straight a course as posping below 12 knots. Once the Genoa was opened, and with sible. Needless to say, after more than an hour of this, we a following sea, I had a very hard time maintaining a were tired and frustrated. Lucky for us, Clearwater Pass straight course. We would be on a course of 340 degrees, was very close by this time. and suddenly a 3- to 4-foot wave would pass under the boat Finally, we reached Clearwater Pass, and as soon as we and our new heading would be 360 degrees. Trying to steer came inside the breakwater and the waves and swells suba steady course was becoming a chore, but we were doing 5 sided, steering became a lot more manageable! The next knots with the 135 percent Genoa alone, so we felt we could challenge was getting under the Sand Key Bridge. This make our destination in pretty good time. bridge has a vertical clearance of 75 feet, but the boat traffic At 11:30, we were just north of John’s Pass, and a glance around it is terrific, with several boats crossing under at the at the GPS showed the boat was trucking at almost 5.5 same time. Luck smiled on us again, and we were the only knots! That was fantastic, but the following seas were still boat making the crossing, with a large party fishing boat large and the boat was difficult to control. I was feeling pretapproaching from Clearwater Beach, but still some distance ty good about our sailing, when all of a sudden, as I was tryaway from us. ing to compensate for an unusually large wave, there was We headed North on the ICW, and made it to Dunedin this loud crunching sound and I totally lost control of the Municipal Marina without any other incident. By now, we wheel. My first impression was that the steering cable had were “old hands” at dealing with the emergency tiller and come off one of the sheaves, but it was soon apparent the the behavior of the boat. We tied up to the transient docks boat was at the mercy of the wind and waves! as if we had been doing this for years, not even a scratch on We quickly switched to emergency mode, Maryellen the hull! And a good thing it was we decided to come in for took over the now useless helm, and I rushed forward to the night, because late that night we had strong southwest let go of the anchor. Lucky for us, we were in only about 50

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The cable sheave just before the cable enters the steering pedestal. The cable broke because of being loose and therefore was chafing inside the pedestal. I made sure the new cable was properly tensioned, and I applied plenty of grease to it to minimize damage from chafing. I plan to do so twice a year in the future.

winds blowing to 25 knots, which would have made the anchorage at our initial destination very uncomfortable. A

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cold front was coming through, and we were under small craft advisories for the next two days. Finally TowBoatUS took us to our new home port of Tarpon Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fighting a strong north wind. After examining the entire steering cable assembly, I found that cable had broken. I am convinced that what caused it to break was constant chafing due to improper cable tension. The cable crosses inside the pedestal, and if the tension is slack, there is a tendency to touch both sides of the cable and create chafing. Also, a good amount of lubrication must be maintained, so if there is any chafing, the lubrication will keep it to a minimum. I resorted to applying a generous amount of axle grease along the cable and spreading it as much as possible. In the future, I will be sure to check the cable tension and apply lubrication at least twice a year and hopefully this experience will not be repeated.

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RACE REPORT 96th Annual Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Race Results, Mobile, AL, Sept. 3-5 By Kim Kaminski This prestigious event began back in 1920 when Sir Thomas Lipton presented the Southern Yacht Club with a silver trophy fashioned after the infamous “Americas Cup” to be used for competition among the yachts clubs of the Gulf Coast. Today, 96 years later, this challenge is still going strong among the member yacht clubs of the Gulf Yachting Association. The inter-club competition, which is held in club- Sailors prepare to launch their Flying Scots during the last day of the 96th Annual Lipton Cup owned Flying Scots, includes four Challenge held at the Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mobile, AL. Photo by Kim Kaminski. races over the Labor Day weekend. tight between all five clubs. In the end, only one point sepDuring the course of the year, the GYA clubs compete arated second, third and fourth places—and fourth place against each other at various venues, but the Lipton ended in a tie between Mobile Yacht Club and Buccaneer Challenge hosts the bragging rights for the year. Yacht Club. The overall winner of the Challenge was Pass This year’s event was held at the Buccaneer Yacht Club Christian Yacht Club, which finished with eight points in Mobile, AL. Principal race officers Tom Batty from the (three first-place finishes and a fifth-place finish). Buccaneer Yacht Club, Shan Kirk from the Southern Yacht Club, Gary Rogers from the Jackson Yacht Club and Clinton Results (place, club): Edwards from the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club (the yacht 1, PCYC; 9, NOYC; 2, SYC;10, StABYC; 3, BWYC;11, FYC; 4, MYC;12, club that won the Challenge in 2015) had their own chalBYC; 5, BucYC;13, PYC; 6, GYC;14, NYCP; 7, PontYC;15, GLYC; 8, FWYC; 16, JYC. lenges during the event—rainstorms, severe weather and delays, and postponements—however, the race officers Sir Thomas J. Lipton Interclub Challenge Cup: Pass Christian Yacht were able to get the four races completed, and the top racClub; Floyd Davis Memorial Trophy Winner of 1st Race – Baker Potts (Southern Yacht Club); J. Fred Clerc Trophy: Winner of 2nd Race – ing teams were able to battle for the challenge. Pass John F. Dane – (Pass Christian Yacht Club); Commodore Michael S. Christian Yacht Club, Southern Yacht Club, Bay-Waveland Johnson Trophy: Winner of 3rd Race–Danny Kileen, Jr. (Pass Christian Yacht Club, Mobile Yacht Club and Buccaneer Yacht Club Yacht Club); Commodore Larry Beauvais, Jr. Memorial Trophy: rose to the top of the leader board and the competition was Winner of 4th Race–David Taylor–(Pass Christian Yacht Club)

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RACE CALENDAR LISTING YOUR RACE To list a race or regatta, with or without a description, email editor@southwindsmagazine.com. We limit the descriptions to about 50 words (that includes the title. Longer descriptions listed for a small fee, starting at $20—contact editor.) Races with descriptions are up to the discretion of the editor. We intend them to be the more major races. Send the information. DO NOT just send a link. NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race Since race schedules and venues change, contact the sponsoring organization to confirm. Websites are listed. Many clubs have regular club races year around open to everyone and new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact the club for dates and information. Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC = Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association. Yacht Clubs Listed Below/Yacht Club Directory Clubs listed below are the clubs that have regattas listed this month or next month. For a complete list of clubs in the Southeast, go to www.SouthwindsMagazine.com and go to the club directory. To add your club or edit the listing, create an account on the online directory. You can then add additional information about your club: Location, regattas, club racing, cruising, activities, general information, etc.

LNYC: Lake Norman YC, Lake Norman, NC, www.lakenormanyachtclub.com NOVEMBER 5-6 Last Cat Regatta. Catamarans. KSC, EMSA 5-6 Midlands Regatta. Open. CSC (SC) 5-6 Fall 48. Flying Scots. LNYC 12-13 Carolina Keelboats. PHRF. LNYC 12-13 No More Turkey. Lasers. AYC 19-20 Multihull Regatta. LLSC 26 No More Leftovers/Whitecapper. PHRF. LLSC DECEMBER 3 Thistle Pig-n-Rum. Thistles. LLSC

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15th Annual Kettle Cup Regatta, Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Sanford, FL, Dec. 3-4

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A benefit for the Salvation Army. Expected classes are Multihull, Catalina 22, Force 5, San Juan 21, Sunfish, Flying Scot, Buccaneer, Mutineer and Portsmouth. www.flalmsa.org.

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Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): CCYC: Crescent City YC, www.facebook.com/CrescentCityYachtClub EFYC: Epping Forest YC, www.efyc.com FYC: Florida YC, www.theFloridaYachtClub.org LESC: Lake Eustis YC, www.lescfl.com LMSA: Lake Monroe SA, www.flalmsa.org RCJ: Rudder Club of Jacksonville, www.RudderClub.com SAYC: St. Augustine YC, www.StAugustineYachtClub.com

Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) organizes many of the regattas in the Charleston, SC, area. www.charlestonoceanracing.org. 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. Lake Lanier, GA: http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/ LakeSchedule.php Clubs with regattas listed this month go to clubs for local club racing schedules): AYC: Atlanta YC, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantayachtclub.org CSC-SC: Columbia Sailing Club, Columbia,SC. www.ColumbiaSailingClub.org EMSA: Eastern Multihull Assoc., www.emsa-sailing.org KSC: Keowee Sailing Club, Seneca, SC, www.KeoweeSailingClub.com LLSC: Lake Lanier SC, Lake Lanier, GA, www.llsc.com

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NOVEMBER 5 Women on Water Race. RCJ 12 Kings Day. EFYC 12-13 23rd MC Scow SER Championship Regatta–Triple Crown. LESC 13 Commodore’s Cup. SAYC

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J/24 Kings Day. FYC Crescent City Bear Island Distance Race. CCYC

DECEMBER (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 3-4 Kettle Cup. LMSA* 10 2nd Annual Splash Velago Regatta. LESC 10 Gator Bowl Regatta. RCJ 17 Single Hand Regatta. FYC

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60th Annual Wirth M. Munroe ort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Race, Sailfish Club, Palm Beach, Dec. 2 This race begins at the Lauderdale Yacht Club and finishes just outside the Lake Worth inlet in Palm Beach. www.sailfishclub.com.

Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, US SAILING Center, Martin County, FL, Dec. 3-4 Green Fleet, Optis, 420s, Windsurfers. www.usscmc.org. Race Calendar Regional Sailing Organizations: US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.com BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club, www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC, www.coralreefyachtclub.org KBYC Key BiscayneYC. www.kbyc.org MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.com NOVEMBER **(see Racing News section, page 22) 5 CRYC Annual BBYRA PHRF#3 6 CRYC Annual BBYRA OD#3 10 Miami to Nassau Race. CRYC ** 19 49th Round the Island Race. KBYC 19 Fall Harvest Youth/Multihull Regatta. MYC 22 International 420 Clinic. CGSC 26-Dec. 3 Melges 24 Worlds ** DECEMBER (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 2 Wirth Munroe* 3-4 Junior Olympic Sailing Festival*

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Kona World Windsurfing Championships, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Oct. 28-Nov. 2 See Racing News section, page 22

33rd Annual Key Largo Steeplechase, Key Largo, FL, Dec. 9-13 A 110-mile trek around Key Largo for beach catamarans. The race draws top world-class sailors from around the country and world. The race is sponsored by Catamaran Sailor, www.Catsailor.com/registration. Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West Sailing Club). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5pm. 305-292-5993. www.keywestsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boat Wednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1 p.m. Boat ramp available. Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward. Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC), Key Largo. www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regular club racing open to all. NOVEMBER No regattas scheduled this month DECEMBER ( *see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** See Racing News page 22) 1-4 Hobie Wave Nationals. ** 9-13 Key Largo Steeplechase*

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36th Annual Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta, Nov. 5 This regatta includes a windward/leeward race in the bay for Spinnaker and One-Design classes, with a 12-mile pursuit race in the Gulf of Mexico west of Big Sarasota Pass for Non-Spinnaker, True Cruising, Racer Cruiser, Pocket 54

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Cruiser, One Design and Multihull. Five or more boats may make a class. The random leg course rating will be utilized. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat-of -the-Year event. For the NOR and online registration, go to www.sarasotayachtclub.org. (941) 365-4191.

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Dore Drake Women’s Regatta, Davis Islands, FL, Nov. 12

Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local club racing schedules): CMCS: Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society, www.cmcs-sail.org BCYC: Boca Ciega YC, www.SailBcyc.org CHYC: Charlotte Harbor YC, www.CharlotteHarboryachtclub.com CYC: Clearwater YC, www.ClearwaterYachtClub.org DIYC: Davis Island YC, www.diyc.org MIYC: Marco Island YC, www.marcoislandyachtclub.net NSYC: Naples Sailing & YC, www.theNSYC.com NYC: Naples YC, www.NaplesYC.org SPSA: St. Petersburg SA, www.spsa.us SPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.org SSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org SYC: Sarasota YC, www.SarasotaYachtClub.org TSS: Tampa Sailing Squadron, www.Sail-TSS.org

In the 70s, John Condrick raced his yellow-hulled Temptation out of Davis Island Yacht Club. He customarily had an all female crew, teaching them sailing and racing. The long-running DIYC Bikini Cup grew out of John and his wife Dory’s desire to support a sailboat race for women. In 1978, John donated what became a perpetual trophy and the race was renamed to the Dore Drake. The race has not been active since 2011 and is being revived this year. There will be four divisions: Keelboat Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Keelboat Coach on Board (one male passenger), and a Dinghy class. Go to www.diyc.org for the Notice of Race.

81st Egmont Key Race, Tampa Bay, FL, Nov. 19 2016 marks the 81st anniversary of the oldest running sailboat race on the west coast of Florida. The new course established last year takes the racecourse around Egmont Key, providing bay and Gulf racing conditions. The race is both a DIYC and Suncoast Boat-of-the Year event. There is a short course that remains inside the Skyway Bridge for smaller boats, but still offers a challenging course. The long course qualifies for the prestigious Egmont Key Houston Wall perpetual trophy originally established as a warm-up for the Cuba Race. Following the race is the traditional DIYC Chili Cookoff event. For more information, go to www.diyc.org

Davis Islands Yacht Club’s Thanksgiving Regatta, Davis Islands, FL, Nov. 25-27 This regatta has been going on since the end of WWII and over 100 boats are expected this year. Junior sailors and adults alike are encouraged to participate. It is open to any monohull or multihull centerboard boats. Anticipated classes include Optimist (Green, White, Blue, Red), Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, C420, Windmill, Lightning, Flying Scot and multihulls. Other boats will be started and scored using the Portsmouth rating system. This is a two-day regatta and the Saturday night party is not to be missed. The adults will celebrate in the upstairs dining room and the kids will have the run of the downstairs and pool area. Visit diyc.org for more details.

Keelboat Regatta, Davis Island Yacht Club, Dec. 3 A one-day event with buoy races for spinnaker and a distance course for others. All spinnaker boats under 30 feet on the buoy course are competing for the Frank Selph Memorial Trophy. Frank was an avid MORC supporter and this trophy is awarded in his honor. This event is both a DIYC and Suncoast BOTY event. News & Views for Southern Sailors

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

Boat of the Year Races (BOTY) For complete details and regatta changes, go to www.wfyra.org and click on the regional associations in Southwest Florida pertaining to each area below: Tampa Bay/Suncoast (also known as West Florida BOTY: (SCBOTY) Davis Island YC Boat of the Year: (DIBOTY) Gulf Racing Boat of the Year (Clearwater/Dunedin area): GULFBOTY) St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Circuit: (SPORC) Charlotte Harbor/Ft. Myers area: (CHBOTY) Sarasota Bay (Sarasota to Venice): (SBYABOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) Southwest Florida Boat of the Year (Naples to Marco Island): (SWFLBOTY) Caloosahatchee Region Boat of the Year: (CLRBOTY) NOVEMBER (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 2-4 Wounded Warrior Training Camp & Racing. SPYC 5 Festival of the Islands Regatta CMCS (CLRBOTY) 5 SYC Invitational Regatta. (SBYABOTY)* 5 SPSA Commodore’s Cup 12 Dore Drake Regatta. DIYC* 12-13 Fall Regatta MIYC (SWFLBOTY) 12-13 Melges 24. DIYC 12-13 Carlisle Classic. CYC 12-13 One-Design Championships. BCYC 13 Mutineer Series. TSS 19 Egmont Key Regatta. DIYC (DIBOTY) (SCBOTY)* 19-20 Hospice Regatta. CHYC (CHBOTY) 19-20 Snipes Florida. SPYC 19-20 High School Keelboat National Final Invitational. SPYC 20 Mutineer Series. TSS 20 Summer/Fall PHRF Series. BCYC 25 Old Shoe Regatta. DIYC 25-27 Thanksgiving Regatta. DIYC* DECEMBER (*see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 2-4 America’s Disabled. SPYC 3 Ted Irwin Memorial Sail-a-thon. CYC 3 Keelboat Regatta. DIYC* 10 Commodore’s Cup. SSS 10 Commodore’s Cup. CMCS (CLRBOTY) 10 Offshore Regatta. NYC (SWFLBOTY) 31 New Year’s Fun Pursuit Race. SPSA

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Gulfstar 50 Sailmaster 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$126,500 CAL 48 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 Beneteau Oceanis 48 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$425,000 Beneteau 473 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$215,000 Sea Master 46 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$103,000 Jeanneau 44DS 360 Docking 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275,000 Gulfstar 44 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 Beneteau 43 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179,000 Beneteau 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two to Choose from starting at $75,000 Beneteau Oceanis 41 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$235,000 Morgan Out Island 41 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,900 Beneteau First 40.7 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 Beneteau 400 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,000 C&C 40 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 Catalina 400 MKII 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$191,500 Tartan 40 K/C 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 Bavaria 40 Center Cockpit 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 Beneteau 40 Center Cockpit 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$123,500 Beneteau 393 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,900 Beneteau 381 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$68,000 Beneteau 373 w/Genset . . . . . . .Three to Choose from starting at $116,000 X-Yachts X-37 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,000 Tartan 3700 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$143,000 Jeanneau 37 SO 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . Two to Choose from starting at $89,000 Beneteau 361 w/Generator 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,000 Catalina 36 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 Catalina 350 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,000 Ta Shing BABA 35 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 Beneteau Oceanis 35 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$155,750 Beneteau 343 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,000 Hunter 33.5 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,400 Hans Christian 33 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 Beneteau 321 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two to Choose from starting at $35,000 Elite Feeling 960 32’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 Pearson 31-2 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two to Choose from starting at $28,000 Seaward 26RK 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,000 J/Boats J/80 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 J/Boats J/70 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 Beneteau First 22 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL FOR PACKAGE

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57’ Vaudrey Miller, 2004, Custom world cruiser compares with a Oyster. Hydraulic lift keel, Electric winches, hull repainted 2016, 4 private cabins, 10 KW Genset, Bow thruster, watermaker, numerous upgrades. $589,000, Capt Calvin @ 941-830-1047

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45’ Hunter with upgraded Cutter rig, 2000, Solar and wind, Full enclosures, New mast and rigging, 8 kw genset, Davits, Watermaker, $159,000, Kevin @ 321-693-1642

42’ Hunter 420, 2000, Bow thruster, Furling main, Northern Lights Generator, A/C, Windlass, 2 cabin/2 head, nicely maintained. $143,900, Mark @ 813-523-1717

40’ Block Island Yawl, 1987, rare Bill Tripp design, Centerboard model, Hood sails, Crosby Refrigeration, Robertson Autopilot, Beautiful Mahogany interior, $139,900, Melanie @ 305807-4096

37’ Pacific Seacraft Crealock, 1991. New items in 2016: Lofrans Electric Windlass, Watermaker, Solar panels. Cape Horn Steering Wind vane, AGM batteries, Inverter. This is loaded! $139,000 Doug @ 941-504-0790

42’ Lagoon 420 Catamaran, 2008, Leisure furling boom, 1000 watts of solar, New sails, New electronics ( 2016) A/C, 4 stateroom/4 heads, $299,000, Clark @ 561-676-8445

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$237,500 $149,000 $ 69,000 $ 69,000 $149,000 $289,900 $559,000 $159,000 $235,000 $199,000 $100,000 $185,000 $215,000 $149,999 $ 44,900 $360,000 $324,900 $149,000 $ 77,000 $ 59,900 $125,000 $158,000 $ 69,999 $150,000 $149,900 $ 97,500 $ 94,800 $219,500 $ 45,000 $ 64,900 $ 79,900 $ 28,000 $ 59,000 $ 64,000 $ 52,000 $115,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $140,000 $105,000 $ 92,000 $ 80,000 $132,000 $143,900 $ 64,900 $ 69,900 $100,000 $ 55,500 $164,878 $ 49,900 $ 45,000 $195,000 $207,000

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24’ Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, 2002, B& G Electronics, Yanmar w/ 20 hrs, North Sails cruising spinnaker, Autopilot, $69,000, Kevin @ 321693-1642

De Vries Steel Ketch Migrator Block Island Hunter Legend Gulfstar Sailmaster Grand Soleil C&C Landfall Chiappini Schooner Beneteau 381 Hunter Hunter Legend Harlinger Jactbouw Whitby Alberg MKII Gulfstar CSY Plan B Gulfstar Pacific Seacraft Alberg Allied Princess schooner Beneteau 361 Columbia Catalina MKII Westerly Corsair Pearson Sloop Catalina 350 Southern Cross Sabre MKI Sabre MKI Catalina Catalina Hunter Hunter 336 Hunter Catalina Tall Rig Aloha 10.4 Sloop Morgan Hunter Beneteau Oceanis Catalina 320 Catalina Pearson 323 Hunter 326 Downeast Island Packet Allmand Hunter Pacific Seacraft Southern Cross Skipper Sloop Island Packet Island Packet C&C Pacific Seacraft Dana Pacific Seacraft Dana

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$ 45,000 Clearwater $139,000 Amelia Island, FL $ 54,900 Fort Pierce $ 79,000 St. Augustine $ 70,000 Caracas, Venezuela $ 28,000 West Palm Beach $ 55,000 Miami $ 77,500 Osprey $ 78,500 Ft. Myers $ 59,999 Englewood $ 74,900 Brunswick, GA $ 40,000 Tapachula, Mexico $ 33,900 Marathon $ 45,000 Merritt Island $ 50,000 Charlotte Harbor $139,000 Enroute Sarasote $ 35,000 Ponce Inlet $ 35,000 Marathon $ 97,000 Grenada $ 29,500 Salinas, Puerto Rico $ 94,000 Punta Gorda $ 50,000 Bocas Del Toro $ 49,900 Merritt Island $ 93,000 Merritt Island $ 47,300 St. Petersburg $ 45,900 Pensacola $ 19,900 Deltaville, VA $ 46,500 Cape Coral $ 79,000 North Palm Beach $ 32,000 Indian Harbour Beach $ 44,900 Punta Gorda $ 32,000 Indian Harbor Beach $ 36,500 Punta Gorda $ 25,000 Titusville $ 22,000 Green Cove Springs $ 36,990 Punta Gorda $ 59,000 Cape Coral $ 67,900 Harbour Beach $ 64,000 Port Canaveral $ 29,900 Cape Coral $ 45,000 Tarpon Springs $ 29,995 Naples $ 99,900 Punta Gorda $ 15,000 Riviera Beach $ 25,000 Pensacola $ 45,000 SW FL $ 25,000 Green Cove Springs $ 39,900 Melbourne $ 72,500 Apalachicola $ 54,900 Indiantown $ 7,000 Green Cove Springs $ 69,000 Melbourne $ 44,900 Black Rock

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_________________________________________ FRANKENRAIDER 16’ 2013. As seen in the July issue, page 31. All gear and trailer, $1500. Everything works well, including the built-in cooler. St. Petersburg. Dave Ellis davesailellis@gmail.com. 727-804-2644. (11/16)

19’ Flying Scot, 1995 – Hull 5026. 2013 Custom low boy trailer excellent racing condition. Racing main, jib &spinnaker. Tactic compass. Hull is stiff and centerboard is fair and shimmed. New deck cover. Race ready. $10,347. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, 800-783-6953 or 727-327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

1971 “MKII” Westerly Pageant 23’. Complete re-fit. Custom trailer, stern arch and mast tabernacle. Addition of Ipe wood bowsprit to carry larger headsail. Keels shortened, re-shaped and faired. New boom and standing rigging. Custom OB motor well, 12K BTU AC and full electronics pkg. Call or email Rob at 888-2708823, $49,950. rob@wrightyachtsales.com. www.wrightyachtsales.com (11/16)

22’ J/Boats J/70 #350 2014 with trailer. Hottest One-Design Class. Excellent Condition with little use. $39,900. 800-8262807. Pics and specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

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

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28’ Catalina 1993. Wing keel, new bottom job and RM chart plotter. Full-batten main and newer 135 genoa, lots of shade—all restitched. New cabin LED lights, 2-burner stove. $23,500. Contact George 904-4790458, svsilversea@yahoo.com, Cape Coral, FL (11/16)

Come see our NEW Catalina’s we have in stock now on St. Simons Island, GA - Catalina 275 and Catalina 315! Call us today to schedule a test sail! 912-638-8573. Catalina 425 coming soon! Call NOW to book a test sail and viewing for this new Catalina edition! www.dunbaryachts.com (12/16)

33’ Marlow Hunter 2013. One of easiest boats to sail with one of the best layouts. In-mast furling, shoal draft , A/C. Asking $148,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, 727-5272800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com

28’ C&C 1976 offshore Cruiser (EnglishTrapper Yachts). Diesel 2YM15, less than 10 hours. New rigging and Furlex system. Two sets of sails—cruising/storm. Good condition; lots of additional equipment. Suffered stroke and wants home for go-anywhere sloop. $15,000 or best offer. Call 813-649-1811. Tampa Bay, FL. (12/16)

Fales Seeker 32’ 1974. Willard-design full displacement rare classic trawler with upper and lower helm stations. Fiberglass lapstreak rounded stern trawler with 50 hp Perkins 4108. Quality upgrades and impeccably maintained. Berthed on Lake Hartwell, GA. Seeking $52,500. Email mertland@gmail.com for pics and info. (11/16)

2003 Catalina 350 – Professionally maintained, new mainsail & genoa, clean & comfortable, great galley space, ready to sail! $109,900 Located at St. Simons Island, GA. Call 912-638-8573 www.dunbaryachts.com

30’ Skipper Sloop 2007. Yanmar 3YM Diesel, Yanmar SD20 Saildrive w/ folding prop, Garmin GPS chartplotter, Raymarine tridata & Raymarine smart autopilot, bimini & dodger, mainsail w/ lazy jacks, GREAT coastal cruiser! $39,900, Kevin @ 321-693-1642, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

Steel cutter, Alan Pape design, 31 feet, 5.3foot draft, professionally built 1987. 33HP Vetus diesel, wheel steering, 3-burner stove, oven. $19,000. Contact: loadmasterart@comcast.net (1/17)

32’ Hunter 326 2003. Excellent condition, great layout, low hours, in-mast furling, a/c. Asking only $49,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St. Pete. Contact Jamie Birch 727-527-2800. PreferredYachts.com

1967 Tavana 33 Glander. Rock solid liveaboard, built for the Keys and Bahamas. Yawlrigged, wood masts and spars, fiberglass hull, pilot house, 6' 3" headroom, 10’ 1” beam, 3 ft. draft, tiller steering. $18,000. 315-383-4623.

35’ Catalina 350 2004. Owner buying larger boat and priced this to sell. Low hours, in-mast furling, solar, A/C, davits and new dinghy. Asking only $98,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina in St. Pete. Contact Joe Zammataro, CPYB, (727) 527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com,PreferredYachts.com

35’ Ta Shing BABA 35 1983. Over $70,000 spent in the past 3 years, genset, air conditioning, teak recently varnished, true turn key conditon. Bob Perry Design. $75,000. 800826-2807. Pics and specs at www.Murray YachtSales.com

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1976 35’ Fuji — $44,500 – Michael Martin – 440-781-8201– michael@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.ne

35’ Victory Catamaran. Built by Endeavour, High Quality, One Owner boat. Three Staterooms, Fits in regular Slip. Asking $149,900. Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center in St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

35’ Beneteau 350 Oceanis 1991. New Yanmar diesel 2012. Great layout. Asking $54,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. Contact Jamie Birch 317-7508664, Jamie@PreferredYachts.com.

35’ Sparkman & Stephen, 1939. Rebuilt in 1980. 7 sails, Aries, 25hp Yanmar diesel, same owners for 50 years! New varnish, including spars. New bottom job. Reduced $22,000. 305-815-2607. Stewart Marine, Miami, www.marinesource.com

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36 Beneteau Oceanis 2001. She sails very well and will surprise you with her performance but not disappoint you with her cruising comfort. 29hp 3YM30 Yanmar Diesel. $89,900, Rose Ann 904-717-1288. roseann@atlasyachtsalesfl.com. www.AtlasYachtSalesFl.com

Southerly Yachts 36-57’ Shoal Draft Freedom & Deep Draft Performance at the tip of your fingers!! Blue water boats with a push-button swing keel. No other keel compares. Go where others cannot! From $199,000 to $1,495,000. Contact S&J Yachts 410-6392777. www.sjyachts.com

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

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36’ Pearson 367 1982. Cutter rig, full electronics, solar panels, many updates. $39,900. Contact Gary Cannon. 907-301-3836. GaryCannon@floridayacht.com

36’ Columbia 1970. Ready to cruise! Solar panels, autopilot, chart plotter, new standing rigging, roller furling, Yanmar 30hp, 3-burner Force 10, fridge. Bob 202-288-3490, $23,500 obo. More info www.sailblogs.com/member/moonbreeze (1/17) Beneteau 37, 2009. Traditional Main, New sails, bimini, dodger, running rigging 2015, AC, Auto Pilot, Dinghy, Torqeedo, cruising chute, folding prop, will deliver East Coast, $159,000. Call 843-301-2097, or email gleason99@aol.com (11/16)

37' Tartan 3700 2001. Air Conditioning, Stack Pack, Bimini, Shoal Keel, North Sails, Ultra Leather cushions, Blue Hull. $143,000. 800-826-2807. Pics & Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

39’ Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41, 2009. Refit last Spring; Air, gen, watermaker, underwater lights. Sleeps 10. Twin Volvo 30hp diesels with easy deck access. $269,000. Call 305815-2607, Stewart Marine, Miami. www.marinesource.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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

2015 Marlow Hunter 40. With Warranty. Fully Loaded with Blue Hull, Gen, A/C, Inmast Main, 2-Cabin, Davits, Stern rail love seats. Turn Key ready for survey. $210k. Call Capt. Richard Fachtmann. 727-4UR-CAPT, or R@Yachtmann.com

41’ Bristol Center Cockpit, 1981. 58hp Westerbeke, 4’5” board up. GPS, SSB, VHF, Radar, AutoPilot, 3-blade Gori Prop, SeaFrost refrig, recent new sails and rigging, windlass, life raft, new batteries and bottom job, Classic Sailing Yacht. $79,900 George 941-7929100 GSYS

1979 38’ Cabo Rico. Crealock design, cutter rig, full keel, GPS, Autopilot, extensive sails, solar & wind, $64,900. Alan 941-350-1559, alanpwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

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

1984 41’ Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit Cutter Rig, replaced Yanmar diesel, centerboard, radar, autopilot, GPS, AIS, AGM, awesome aft stateroom. Reduced $99,900. Alan 941-3501559, alanpwys@gmail.com www.windswept yachtsales.com

2005 39’ Beneteau 393. Diesel, Air conditioner, Fridge, GPS, autopilot, 3 staterooms, 2 heads, all the cruising gear. Reduced $79,900. Alan 941-350-1559, AlanPWYS@gmail.com, www.windsweptyachtsales.com

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

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Island Packet 40 – A very popular cruising boat that is safe, comfortable and has tremendous storage. 1996 asking $174,900 & 1994 asking $152,500. Call Matt for details. S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756, www.sjyachts.com

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

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J/42’ JBoat 1996. One of the best performance cruisers ever built. New fully batten main, carbon mast, A/C. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center. Contact Jamie Birch 317-750-8664. Jamie@PreferredYachts.com.

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. Needs new fuel tank. $59,900. Call George. Grand Slam Yacht Sales. 941-792-9100.

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

Trintella 42 2000. Designed by Ron Holland. Built to the highest standards of safety & comfort. Big boat features packed into an elegant package that’s easy to handle. ICW friendly! $259,000. Call S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

44’ Lagoon Owner’s Version 2008. Twin Yanmars 54hp, 5 elect winches, 9.5 kw Onan genset, dishwasher, watermaker, elect heads, private owner’s suite, New cushions, Well equipped & lovingly maintained! $435,000, Call Tom M @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales www.CatamaransinFlorida.com,

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

42’ Pearson 1981. Westerbeke Walter V-drive diesel 54hp, Lofrans elect windlass w/ step switches, (2) 4D Batteries under lazarette, Sails in Great condition, Edson pedestal steering, Lewmar winches, CRUISING CLASSIC! $52,000, Call Melanie @ 305-807-4096, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

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

42’ Tatoosh. Bob Perry blue water cruiser built by Tashing. Just completed two-year cruise and ready to go again. A rare gem and a must see. Asking $124,900. Located at the Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center at the Harborage Marina, St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800 Joe@Preferred Yachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

2015 Refit Custom 90 Endeavor 42. Must See (visit at St. Pete Boat Show) to Believe. Total refit bow to stern, Fully loaded with Gen, A/C, In-Mast Main, Bimini, Dodger, Stern Rail Seats, Davits, Solar... MINT. Call Capt. Z at 727-776-9199, or CaptZ@Yachtmann.com

Alpha 42 2014. An elegant and dynamic long distance cruiser that will take you anywhere! A tough, quality-built boat with a lot of room. Built in the U.S.A. $449,900. Contact Matt, S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

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43 Beneteau Sense 2012. She is designed and equipped so all you have to do is enjoy living the dream. 54hp Yanmar Saildrive, Bow Thruster, 7.5kw Cumminis Onan generator, and much more. $295,000, Rose Ann 904717-1288. roseann@atlasyachtsalesfl.com, www.AtlasYachtSalesfl.com

Proven Bluewater 1988 44CC Morgan Sloop. READY to go at a Rock Bottom price. This “must-see,” well-kept, completely equipped cruiser is BUY of the month for a price of $90,000. AIS, stern arch, genset, new Autohelm, great anchoring gear, wind gen, radar & much more. Owner 727-4666444 (11/16)

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

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2014 Beneteau 45 Oceanis. Loaded with Low Hrs, Gen, A/C, ready for survey & Never Chartered. $330k Call Capt. James Fachtmann. 954-SEA-LUCK or J@Yachtmann.com

2001 Myabca Trawler 45 - Ireland’s Eye is a 2001 Myabca Trawler. Myabca has been building fine yachts in Spain for over 50 years. Listed at $250,000, Ireland’s Eye has many features, including bow thruster, twin Volvo 260 HP engines, great electronic package, air conditioning, OPAC-MARE telescopic gangway, windlass, DC refrigerator and much more! 912-638-8573 www.dunbaryachts.com

45’ Jeanneau 45DS 2008. 75hp Yanmar, Gen Set, Air, RF, Bow Thruster, FullRayMarine electronics, Davits, Life Raft, Windlass, Two Staterooms, Two Heads, Duel Helms, Spacious Cockpit, Bottom Paint 2015, Bimini, Dodger, Yard-maintained. At our docks. $224,000. George Carter, GSYS, 941-7929100 for appointment

Southerly 135 (45’) 2006. High performing blue water yacht with a DRAFT from 2’ 9” to 9’ 9” at the push of a button!! Many recent upgrades: hull just painted, new canvas, cushions, A/C etc. $419,000. Contact Matt S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756 www.sjyachts.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

46’ Durbeck Cutter 1979. Cutter/Ketch Rig. Perkins Diesel, Air Conditioner, refrig, Center Cockpit, Aft Owner’s Stateroom. Proven Passagemaker, great liveaboard. $109,900. Windswept Yacht Sales, Alan 941350-1559, www.windsweptyachtsales.com, alanpwys@gmail.com

1981 Morgan Classic, 46 ft. center cockpit ketch. Major upgrades/refitting since 2009. AC, Genset. Hull/deck integrity excellent with no detectable delamination or blisters. Located Charleston, SC. Contact for specifics: agstwind@gmail.com. (12/16)

1979 46’ Brewer - $99,000 - Barbara Burke 904-310-5110 - barbara@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

47’ Leopard Catamaran 2004. 4 stateroom, 4 head, generator, air, watermaker, hardtop, solar panels, ultrasonic antifouling system Proven passagemaker, ready to cruise again. $255,000. Windswept Yacht Sales, Alan 941-350-1559, www.windsweptyachtsales. com, alanpwys@gmail.com

Moody 46, 2000. Powerful, blue water cruising yacht. Cutter rig, shoal draft. Nicely maintained. Many upgrades, including: Brand New holding tank & hoses, Electronics, Fisher Panda Generator, Zodiac, Outboard & much more. $279,000. Contact Matt, S&J Yachts, 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com.

46’ Beneteau 461. Low Hours on Engine & Generator. Inmast Furling, Elect Winch. Two Staterooms. Asking only $134,900. Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. Joe@PreferredYachts.com, www.PreferredYachts.com

47’ Beneteau 473 2006. Genset, Air Conditioning, In-mast Furling, Davits, Full Canvas, Full Electronics, 2 Cabin/2 Head, Refrig/Freezer, Shoal Draft. $215,000, 800826-2807. Pics & Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com

1987 47’ Bristol - $210,000 – Barbara Burke 904-310-5110 – barbara@curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net

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— FREE ADS — Free ads in boat gear for all gear under $200 per item. Privately owned items only. NO photos. Editor@southwindsmagazine.com. (941-795-8704) 47’ Dufour Nautitech Catamaran 1995. With lots of new updated equipment, including new Twin 55hp Volvo Diesels, Refrig and Freezer, Generator, Chartplotter, Washer/Dryer, Watermaker, Windlass, 4 State Rooms w/en-suite head and showers. Spacious Catamaran capable of extended passages. www.GrandSlam YachtSales.com. Offered at $279,000. Call George Carter 941-792-9100.

2010 Jeanneau 53 Flagship Yacht. Pristine Condition, Low Hrs, Fully Loaded Center line Queen AFT, 2-3 conv. Cabin + Capt Cabin Option. Gen, A/C, In-Mast Main. Bimini/ Dodger/Connector. Tons of gear stays with the Yacht!!! Never chartered, Ready to Sail, Ready to Sell. $340k. Call Capt. Richard Fachtmann. 727-4UR-CAPT orR@Yachtmann.com

49’ Kaufman Cutter 1986. Yanmar 75hp 700 hrs, 2010 Awlgrip top sides, 2010 dodger & bimini, Navpod w/ Garmin 4212 w/ XM radio weather @ helm, 2006 sails, 2016 antifouling bottom job, SLEEK & FAST w/ BEAUTIFUL LINES! $159,000, Call Kevin @ 321-6931642, www.SailboatinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

2010 Jeanneau 53 Flagship Yacht. Pristine Condition, Low Hrs, Fully Loaded Center line Queen AFT, 2-3 conv. Cabin + Capt Cabin Option. Gen, A/C, In-Mast Main. Bimini/Dodger/Connector. Tons of gear stays with the Yacht!!! Never chartered, Ready to Sail, Ready to Sell. $340k. Call Capt. Richard Fachtmann. 727-4UR-CAPT or R@Yachtmann.com

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS ADS SPINNAKER POLE, offshore type, aluminum, 4.5” diameter x 21’ 2” length with piston end fitting and socket inboard $900. Call Jopie Helsen, 727-439-5460, or email jopie@sailorswharf.com LAVA HD 2850 Remote-controlled HDTV Antenna. $55. UHF-VHF (FREE) Receivable HDTV Antenna. $50. 24-foot extension ladder. Boatyard or rigging use. $80. 772-2854858 (12/16) _________________________________________ Wanted: Lewmar ST16 Winch. 941-792-9100

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_________________________________________ Sailing to Cuba in December. Two normal, fun men sailing a Bayfield 32 to Havana from Punta Gorda, Florida, have private forward berth available for gregarious, educated, selfsufficient young lady. An unforgettable adventure of a lifetime. Opportunity knocks only once. Some sailing experience might be beneficial for the petite, sane leader on a bridge-building mission to Cuba. Bob 512-945-3086

Sailboat CAPTAINS needed in Miami. P/T day charter operation in Miami, FL. Must have a USCG 50Gt MASTER license or better. Sailboat experience required. Part-time only. More online at www.MiamiSailing. net/careers. (12/16) _________________________________________ Yacht Sales. Curtis Stokes & Assoc., Inc. has opportunities throughout Florida for experienced brokers or new salespeople. Applicant must be ethical, hard-working and have a boating background. Training available. Inquiries confidential. 954-684-0218, info@curtisstokes.net. _________________________________________ Doyle Sails Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, FL. Seeking Outside salespeople to sell sails in the Gulf Coast region. Take your sailing hobby, make extra cash, or turn it into a career. Doyle Gulf Coast is the second largest Doyle production sail loft in the U.S. We are seeking outside salespeople to sell sails in our region which includes the entire Southeast. The position involves being able to measure a boat, price sails (we will assist with quoting), install, and follow up with customer. Please contact robert @ islandnautical.com, or call 727-800-3115.

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_________________________________________ Perkins 4.108 Re-manufactured Long Blocks. $5,995 plus your rebuildable core engine, or $500 core charge. Plus shipping from Pensacola, FL. bshmarine@yahoo.com

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The Right to Own a Sailboat By Charles Painter

ave you ever had that feeling you have no business owning a sailboat? Well, last night I had it. After getting off a temporary gig in Key West doing some bottom work in a boatyard, I drove my dinghy back to S/V Polaris, my Hunter 33 that is my home. I made a simple and light dinner, had a beer and relaxed for a short time. I later took a shower, and while doing so, a storm started having its way with Polaris. No big deal right? Actually, a little storm was a nice change. The breeze felt good inside; the boat had been closed up all day and the cool air helped blow out some of the hot air that had accumulated during the day. The storm rolled in just as I was getting ready to hit the rack, and it started to rain. The temperature easily reached 95 degrees (felt like it was well over 100). I wondered what sweltering temperature might be reached during a sleepless night with all of the hatches and ports closed. But I can’t have water coming in—we know what that causes. The wind picked up even more, the boat was really starting to rock and roll, fore and aft, port to starboard. It was starting to feel like no ordinary storm. It was getting so bad that it was even hard to stand without holding onto something. And then—out of nowhere, the unexpected happened. I heard it; the voice that I momentarily contemplated whether I was actually hearing—or was it just my exhausted imagination? The voice was yelling so loud, that I thought some unknown person was standing in my cockpit yelling, “HEY, YOU’RE DRAGGING”! I quickly opened the companionway and there was my neighbor, crouching in his cockpit, screaming. I swear, I was less than 20 feet away from him, when 30 minutes earlier I had been more than 150 feet away. The only thing I knew to do was get out of my birthday suit, which I

did. I took a moment to consider that I might need to be rescued. I ran up top and started the motor. I needed to get away from my neighbor’s boat as fast as I could. I kept my cool—well, for the most part. I didn’t want to throw the motor into high RPMs and then shift it into gear, possibly causing a mechanical catastrophe. I shifted her slowly into forward gear, slowly ramped up the RPMs just enough to gain control and steered the boat hard to starboard. Then I accelerated to maximum RPMs as I jockeyed Polaris away from my neighbor, making

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some much needed distance to port. As I maneuvered, my anchor, chain and rode were still dragging on the bottom. After about 20 minutes of creating distance from my neighbor’s boat—and desperately trying to maintain just a forward heading—I soon realized that I was now getting closer to another anchored boat on my starboard side. I was losing ground in this battle. I wanted to run forward and let out more rode, or even better—throw out another anchor. However, every time I was just about to go forward, another huge gust of wind would come through and throw me and the boat into a catawampus. I was sideways, yet again headed for one boat or another. My options were limited at best,

and the only option that I could see was just to stay at the helm, throttle the boat as needed and keep her in line with the many boats surrounding me (this anchorage was by far the largest I had ever been in). I fought the winds, the rain and waves as hard as I possibly could. I did this close to an hour and I was losing the battle. Sometime during that seeming last hour, I noticed blue flashing lights off in the distance, apparently coming from shore. Something odd was happening, the lights were getting closer. The flashing blue lights represented safety and were a welcome sign. I then noticed that my original neighbor was on the phone. (I discovered later that he had called the Coast Guard.) I was thankful that they were coming. While I focused on maintaining my position, I kept an eye out on the ever present blue lights of hope. They seem to circle me at a good distance. Why?—I thought to myself. I realized just then that I didn’t need to be rescued, as I believe they saw I had Polaris under control, although I was still trying to keep it under control. I was still all over the place just trying to maintain my position. I finally came to the realization that my only choice was to put the boat in reverse and drag her and my ground tackle to safety, while attempting to miss every boat around me. I was running out of options. I spent another half hour dodging boats while in reverse, trying to not run over others’ anchor lines. There were times that I had to go into forward gear, just trying to maintain my position. I was finally able to find a clearing, a clearing that would give me just enough time to run forward and not get tossed into the drink— and let out some more rode. The rain and winds seem to be blowing as hard as they possibly See THE RIGHT continued on page 68

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